JP2005230348A - Pachinko-slot game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system in which a user as a player can enjoy a game in the same procedure as a real Pachinko-slot game through Internet connection. <P>SOLUTION: This system is provided with a game program memory means which memorizes game programs of every plural game machines, a game program selecting means which displays a game table and its situation so that the user can choose a game program, a game program transmitting means which transmits to user terminals, a program data communication means which sends/receives data to/from the game programs installed in the user terminals, a user information memory means, a point information memory means which memorizes the point held by the user, a game result data memory means which receives and memorizes the game result, a user point calculating means which calculates the point for each user according to the game result and a point information updating means which updates the point information memorized in the user information memory means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachislot game system capable of accessing a virtual game store using the Internet and playing a game on a user's terminal in the same manner as a real store.

In recent years, with the spread of the Internet and computers, it has become possible to play various games, and websites providing online games and the like have also appeared.
On the other hand, in an actual game store, there are various models while being a simple game method, and a pachislot game that can obtain a prize as a result of the game is popular.
For this reason, various systems have been developed for playing on the Internet.

JP 2003-30369 A

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-30369 “Information providing server, game providing method, storage medium, and portable terminal device” executes a game that is more interesting for a player on a portable terminal device that can be carried and communicated with the server. A game providing method for playing the game is disclosed.
By causing a portable terminal device such as a mobile phone to download a predetermined pachislot game program through the Internet, and this pachislot game program includes a program in which a plurality of variable symbols are individually stopped by a player's operation, The portable terminal device that has downloaded the program can execute the pachislot game without exchanging data with the server.

JP 2002-189912 A

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-189912 “Point Service System with Game Function via the Internet” describes a point service system with a game function via the Internet.
A game in which the reward point exchange management device transmits and accepts a game participation screen, a database server having at least a user personal information table, a user point data table, a game participation data table, and a point management business database. Participation acceptance means, application deadline every predetermined time, game winner determination means for calculating a predetermined number of game winners from among game participants, winner payout calculating means, winning / losing notification means, It is composed of a payout point adding means for adding a payout to the user point table and a Web server provided with point management service means.
Thereby, the reward points obtained as a result of the game can be managed.

By the way, gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines in a real store have various tables, each of which has a probability setting, a game payout setting, and the like, and the user has pleasure in selecting them.
Furthermore, in real stores, we look forward to seeing how well pachinko balls and pachislots are hit, observing favorite stands that are likely to appear, and selecting the stands, and we are also happy to see results. It is also a trick to raise.
However, even if a game is provided on the Internet using the technology described above, it is not possible to observe the situation by looking at the platform, enjoying the selection of the platform, and the degree of hitting of the pachislot. .
In addition, the game machines in real stores are inspected for winning probability, etc., but even if the game is offered on the Internet, even if the provider side performs illegal probability operations etc., as a user Can't reveal this.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 1,
It is configured to include a server in which information processing is performed by operation in a terminal such as a computer provided with input means, control means, display means, output means, storage means, etc., and a user who accesses the server via a network plays a pachislot game In which the server is
Game program storage means for storing a game program for each of a plurality of game tables provided in the virtual play store;
Game program selection means for selecting a desired game program from among a plurality of types of game programs by a user operation;
Game program transmitting means for transmitting a game program selected by the user to the user terminal;
Program data communication means for transmitting and receiving data via a network to and from a game program that is downloaded and installed on a user terminal and functions;
User information storage means for storing information about the user;
Point information storage means for storing points associated with the user together with user information;
Game result data storage means for receiving a game result of a game program at a user terminal and storing game result data for each game table;
User point calculation means for calculating points for each user according to the game result,
Point information update means for updating the point information stored in the user information storage means based on the point balance and the calculated user points;
The game program includes a picture changing function for changing a picture to be displayed, a picture determining function for determining a picture according to a preset probability and a user operation, and points according to the decided picture and a preset payout rule. A pachislot game program having at least a payout function for increasing / decreasing or giving a bonus game,
The above-mentioned game program selection means is for a user who selects a game program to display a game table indicating the type and number of pachislot game machines realized by the game program, and a status display indicating the situation of each pachislot game machine. It is a pachislot game providing system that is displayed on the screen.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 2,
In the invention of claim 1,
The server is a distributed server, and at least user information storage means for storing information about the user, point information storage means for storing the user's points in association with user information, and a game on the user terminal The game result data storage means for receiving and storing the game results of the program is a pachislot game system provided in a separate server device.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 3,
In the invention according to claim 1 or 2,
The server further includes point exchange means for exchanging points held by the user stored in the point information storage means for other values, and updating the point information after exchange to store in the point information storage means. It is also characterized by a pachislot game system.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 4,
In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The pachislot game in which the game program has a preset probability and a picture determination function for determining a picture according to a user's operation is a probability set according to the number of points that the user inserts at the start of the game. It is characterized by being a system.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 5,
In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The game program has a payout function for increasing or decreasing points or giving a bonus game in accordance with a determined pattern and a predetermined payout rule, and a payout rule corresponding to the number of points that the user inserts at the start of the game. It is characterized by being a pachislot game system in which rules are set.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 6,
In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A payout award function for increasing / decreasing points or giving a bonus game in accordance with the determined picture and a predetermined payout rule provided in the above game program is based on a plurality of predetermined winning combinations based on the determined picture. It is characterized by being a pachislot game system having a function of determining the presence or absence of a game and giving a payout.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 7,
In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The game table display displayed by the game program selecting means and the status display indicating the status of each game are a counter that can be combined and displayed indicating whether the game console is in use or not, and the payout status of each game. It is a pachislot game system that is a display including

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 8,
In the invention of claim 7,
The composite displayable counter includes the number of appearances of a winning combination within a predetermined period or a predetermined time, the number of slot rotations after the previous appearance of a predetermined winning combination, and the maximum number of bonuses acquired within a predetermined period or a predetermined time. A plurality of displays among the past maximum number of bonuses acquired, the number of games until a predetermined number of bonuses are won within a predetermined period or time, and the average number of games until the past predetermined number of bonuses are won It is a pachislot game system.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 9,
In the invention of claim 8,
The counter that can be displayed in combination with the game platform in use displays at least the number of times a winning combination appears within a predetermined period or time, and the number of times the slot has been digested since the predetermined winning combination appeared last time. It is a pachislot game system.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 10,
In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The point exchanging means is at least one of virtual money having a face value that can be exchanged for money, goods or services, goods or services, with respect to points stored by the user stored in the point information storage means. It is characterized by a pachislot game system that can be exchanged for other values.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 11,
In the invention of claim 10,
The point exchanging means is a pachislot game system that can select to exchange fractional points for other values and donate them to a predetermined opponent.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 12,
In the invention of claim 11,
If the point balance stored in the point information storage means is insufficient or the game hold is selected, at least the game result of the game program and the data indicating the state of the game table are transmitted to the server, and the game ends. It is characterized by being a pachislot game system.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 13,
In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The game program receives and assigns an input signal input to execute a function including a start button function, a stop button function, and a point insertion function, which is assigned to an input mechanism included in the input device for the pachislot game. It is a pachislot game system that accepts and executes processing as an execution instruction for a given function.

According to the pachislot game system of the present invention, a user who is a player can enjoy a game in the same procedure as a real pachislot game through the Internet line. In other words, the website is a virtual pachislot game store where you can select and play game consoles.
The gaming machine used in the present invention is a game in which a fair game is performed using a random function using a complete probability method, and not only has a game characteristic like a store, but also for each game stand so far. The game stand can be selected with reference to the above situation.
According to the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to observe the situation by looking at the enjoyment of observing a game table or selecting a table on the Internet, and how a pachislot is hit.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the game provider from performing illegal probability operations and the like, and the user can enjoy the game with peace of mind, and as a result, it is possible to increase access to the website providing the game become.
The player selects a desired gaming machine from among a plurality of types of gaming machines, and downloads a game program corresponding to the selected game machine. In addition to being able to play this game program on the user's personal terminal, the player communicates the game result to the server owned by the operator, and payment is made according to the game result. Is stored on the server side.
According to the system of the present invention, the game result is not only reflected in the selection and probability of the game from the next time on the game table, but also various methods are selected when exchanging points obtained as a result of the game. As a result, it is possible to expect the effect that the user uses the device many times on various models (game programs).

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The pachislot game system of the present invention includes a server that performs information processing by operation on a terminal such as a computer having input means, control means, display means, output means, storage means, etc., and accesses the server via a network. It is a system that enables a user to play a pachislot game.
1 and 2 are system configuration diagrams showing an example of a basic configuration of the system of the present invention. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, each portion indicated by a dotted line is a server, and FIG. 2 shows an example of the form of a distributed server.

  As a user terminal for connecting to the server of the system of the present invention, a computer terminal such as a personal computer or a workstation is usually used. In addition, user terminals include wireless communication terminals such as mobile phones equipped with a browser function that can be connected to the Internet, portable information terminals, Internet TVs, game machines, video conference systems, and other network connection functions. A wide range of devices such as home appliances equipped with The computer terminal includes control means, storage means, input means, output means, display means, and the like. Further, it is a normal form to connect to a computer network typified by the Internet and have a function of transmitting and receiving data, and an application program such as a browser and e-mail software, and an operating system (OS).

The server is provided connected to a network represented by the Internet, and is accessed from a user terminal via the network. The network includes not only the Internet but also a network form connected by a dedicated line, a corporate LAN, an inter-company LAN, a WAN, and the like. In addition, the form of the communication line used here widely includes forms of wired communication and wireless communication, and includes forms using satellite communication, Bluetooth, or the like.
The server can usually be constituted by a web server, an application server, a database server, an authentication server, other mail servers as required, and other various devices. Each of these servers includes a form that is physically provided in the same apparatus, a form that is physically composed of a plurality of apparatuses, or a form that is physically composed of a plurality of apparatuses connected via a network. As long as the same function is realized, various forms are included.
When accessing from a user terminal, the form which accesses web sites, such as a pachislot game site provided by a web server, using a browser and browses web content is preferable.

Next, the configuration of the server will be described.
The server includes a game program storage unit that stores a game program for each of a plurality of game tables included in the virtual amusement store.
The game program stored in the game program storage means includes a picture change function for changing a picture to be displayed, a picture determination function for determining a picture in accordance with a preset probability and a user operation, a determined picture and a preset setting. This is a pachislot game program having at least a payout function for increasing or decreasing points or giving a bonus game in accordance with the set payout rule.

The pachislot game is a game that is performed by purchasing a medal at a real amusement store and throwing it into a gaming machine. For example, one game is possible with three medals.
At the start of the game, a drum-like rotating body with various designs drawn on its periphery rotates, the design changes rapidly, and when the stop button is pressed, the rotation stops, and the design is determined where it stopped. There are a number of drum-shaped rotating bodies with various patterns drawn on the outer periphery. Many ordinary gaming machines have three rotating bodies next to each other. By pressing the stop button one by one, the patterns are successively displayed. Stop and decide. Depending on the combination of the determined pattern and the appearance of a specific pattern, a predetermined number of medals can be given as a dividend, or the next game can be made with a smaller number of medals as a bonus, or the next game can be awarded as a medal. This is possible without the input of.

In the system of the present invention, since this pachislot game is realized by a program, a game stand screen display for playing on the user terminal, and an operation display for stopping the start of the game and the change (rotation) of each picture display And do. It has a picture determination function for determining a picture according to a preset probability and a user operation by changing the display at random like the rotating picture.
3 and 4 are examples of patterns.
FIG. 5 shows an example of a game table screen display for playing. In FIG. 5, a screen such as coin insertion is omitted and simplified, but a is an example of a game start button, b1, b2, b3. Shows an example of a stop button for determining each picture. The operation may be performed by clicking each button or the like, but it is not always necessary to do so, and the operation can be performed by mouse operation, keyboard operation, or other game input devices. May be.

When a game input device is used, the game program can receive input using various game controllers or the like. The function of the start button a shown in FIG. 5 and the function of the stop buttons b1, b2, and b3 shown in FIG. 5 are assigned to the button and other input mechanisms, and the function of performing point insertion and other processes corresponding to medals is assigned.
In addition, using a dedicated pachislot game input device simulating a button of a pachislot machine in a real store, the function of the start button a shown in FIG. 5 and the function of the stop buttons b1, b2, and b3 are assigned. You may make it allocate the function which performs the point insertion etc. which correspond to a medal, and other processes.
The game program receives an input signal that is input to execute a function including a start button function, a stop button function, and a point input function that is allocated to an input mechanism included in the input device for the pachislot game. Accepts and executes a function execution instruction. The game program receives an input signal from an input mechanism such as each button and is instructed to execute the assigned function.

Further, the game program has a payout function for increasing or decreasing points or giving a bonus game in accordance with the determined pattern and a predetermined payout rule.
For this reason, in the game program, the setting of what pattern combination and what specific pattern appears corresponding to a winning combination or bonus is stored. In addition, it stores and holds the setting of how many points corresponding to medals are awarded as a payout for each winning combination or how many bonus games are applicable. Although these are referred to as payout rules in this specification, payouts and bonuses can be set differently depending on the setting, and it is usually preferable to make them different depending on the type of game console.

In addition, as a result of the game played by the user, data such as what kind of picture combination and what kind of specific picture has appeared is stored and held.
A payout award function for increasing / decreasing points or giving a bonus game in accordance with the determined picture and a predetermined payout rule provided in the above game program is based on a plurality of predetermined winning combinations based on the determined picture. The function of determining whether or not there is a payout is provided.
The winning combination is composed of, for example, a large bonus (about 250 to 711 medals with a net increase in the number of medals), a medium bonus (about 100 medals with a net increase in the number of medals), a small bonus, and a small role depending on the combination of the patterns For example, a point corresponding to the corresponding medal is awarded as a payout, and a game of increasing points by a bonus game is started.
It is usually preferable that these settings also differ depending on the type of game console.

In addition, as a preferable example of the payout rule for realizing the payout award function, a payout award function for increasing / decreasing points or giving a bonus game according to a determined pattern and a predetermined payout rule provided in the game program, Rules are set that include a payout rule according to the number of points that the user inserts at the start of the game.
The points corresponding to the medals to be inserted into the game can be played using, for example, 1 to 3 points arbitrarily by the user, and the payout rule is set so that the payout varies depending on the points inserted.
The points are purchased in advance by the user using a credit card payment or other various payment methods, and the points held by the user are stored in a point information storage means described later.

In each game program, a complete probability lottery is performed within a probability range set in advance by the game program selected at the start of the game. It should be noted that the game program of each gaming machine can set a payout rate at a predetermined stage in advance. In addition, the picture determination probability may be changed by an operation such as a user's stop button operation to a preset probability, but in this case also, the probability of the game program itself is as set in advance, If the probability increases because a user's operation is good, it is desirable that other users who use the game program of the same gaming machine subsequently decrease the probability accordingly.
In a normal game, for example, a bonus combination and a small combination acquisition game are performed with 1 to 3 points as one game, and each bonus game is digested and bonus points are acquired at the time of bonus winning. After the bonus starts, when the prescribed number of games has been consumed, the bonus game ends and the normal game returns.

Next, the server is provided with a game program selection means for selecting a desired game program from among a plurality of types of game programs by a user operation.
A preferable display by the game program selecting means is that the game program selecting means displays a game table display indicating the type and number of pachislot game machines realized by the game program, and a status display indicating the situation of each pachislot game machine. It is displayed for the user who selects the program.
More specifically, the game table display is a virtual pachislot game store on the website, and the image display of each game table or the payout of each game program so that the game table to be played can be selected. It is like displaying explanations of rules and the like.
In addition, a plurality of websites may be provided so that there are a plurality of virtual stores such that there are real stores in front of various stations. For example, this is an example in which the system of the present invention is provided to other websites affiliated.

Furthermore, the status display indicating the status of each unit is a display including, as a preferred example, a used / empty status for each game unit and a composite displayable counter indicating the payout status for each unit.
A counter capable of composite display is installed in the game model, and the player can select a game model based on this counter.

More specifically, the counter that can be displayed in combination includes the number of appearances of a winning combination within a predetermined period or a predetermined time, the number of rotations of a slot since the predetermined winning combination appeared last time, a predetermined period or within a predetermined time. The maximum number of bonuses acquired, the maximum number of bonuses acquired in the past, the number of games up to a predetermined number of bonuses within a predetermined period or time, and the number of games up to a predetermined number of bonuses in the past. It is what is displayed.
For example, the following display is performed.
1 Current large, medium, and small bonus counts (however, from 0:00 to 23:59:59)
2 Number of revolutions from the previous large and medium bonuses 3 Maximum number of bonuses earned in the past 4 Number of games and average number of games to win 10 past bonuses

In addition, like a game machine in a real store, since the game program itself or settings such as past game results in accordance with the probability are stored and stored in the server in association with the game program for each game stand. The counter that can display in combination for each game platform in use displays at least the number of appearances of a winning combination during a predetermined period or time and the number of times that the slot has been digested since the predetermined winning combination appeared last time. .
For example, in the state before the selection of a gaming machine, when another person is playing and using the corresponding model, in the above example,
1 Current large, medium, and small bonus counts (however, from 0:00 to 23:59:59)
2 Although the number of revolutions digested from the previous large and medium bonus is displayed,
3 Past maximum number of bonuses to be acquired 4 The number of games and the average number of games until the winning of the past 10 bonuses are not displayed.
FIG. 6 shows an example of a display that includes a game table display, whether the game table is in use or vacant, and a counter that can display a combination indicating the payout status for each table.

Next, the server includes a game program transmission means for transmitting the game program selected by the user to the user terminal.
The game program transmission means extracts the game program selected by the user from the game program storage means for storing the game program for each of the plurality of game tables, transmits it to the user terminal, and is downloaded and installed on the user terminal.
In addition, since settings such as probability calculation and past game results according to the probability are stored in the server in association with the game program or stored in the server for each game table, they are stored in the server separately from the game program. When data such as a game result is required, it is preferable to simultaneously extract the data and transmit it to the user terminal.

Next, the server includes program data communication means for transmitting and receiving data to and from a game program that is downloaded and installed in a user terminal and functions.
The game program is software having a function similar to that of a pachislot machine that exists in the real world, and has a function of communicating with the server on the operator side at the same time, and enables data communication.
In addition, the user purchases points or exchanges points by accessing the server, but data such as point information held by the user can be transmitted and received.

  As a method of data transmission / reception, there is a method of sequentially performing data transmission / reception while being connected to a server while playing a game using a game program in a user terminal. In this case, game result data and point information data can be sequentially transmitted to the server, and updated point information and the like can be transmitted to the server.

  On the other hand, since it is assumed that problems such as data processing speed and security may occur when performing sequential data transmission / reception, it is possible to adopt a method in which data transmission / reception is not performed during play. In this case, when selecting and downloading the game program, it is necessary to download the game result data for each game table and the current point information data from the server to the user terminal and refer to this by the game program. The game result data and point information updated after the game can be received from the server.

Next, the server includes user information storage means for storing information about the user.
In order to use the system of the present invention, user authentication is usually performed. Various authentication methods can be used for user authentication. As a typical method, a form in which user registration is performed from a user terminal and a user ID, a password, or the like is issued is generally used.
Information registered as a user includes information such as name, address, telephone number, information on payment method, and e-mail address.

Next, the server includes point information storage means for storing the points held by the user in association with the user information.
In the settlement method, an account (game account) for playing a game is opened for each user, and information about the account (game account) is stored for each user in the server. The data stored in the account (game account) does not necessarily have to be points, but stores values such as money, points that can be converted into money, and the number of medals. In the present specification, these are referred to as points. The cash in to the account (game account) is stored in the point information storage means by cashing in the user's desired amount using a credit card or prepaid card, bit cash, etc. A form that enables a game is preferable.

As the form of the point information storage means, any of the following methods can be adopted.
First, every time a user downloads a game program and purchases a game, he / she purchases points and stores point information, and after the game ends, the points are exchanged as described later to complete the settlement each time. It will end up. Therefore, the account (game account) may be temporary only for each time.
Second, the game can be interrupted in the middle, or the points can be stored in the point information storage means and left for the next game without being used up. After the account (game account) is opened, it may be usable without any time limit, or may be closed if it is not used for a certain period.

Users can play up to the cash-in face value. When the cash-in balance becomes zero, cash-in or game end can be selected again.
If the point balance stored in the point information storage means is insufficient or the game hold is selected, at least the game result of the game program and the data indicating the state of the game table are transmitted to the server, and the game ends. Has been. The user can hold the game even if the remaining amount is zero or does not cash out during the game. However, in this case, it is desirable to separately establish a game holding account and temporarily pool the account. The game suspension account may be a forced pool (cash out) when there is no game again for a certain period of time as an account for temporarily pooling points.

Next, the server includes game result data storage means for receiving the game result of the game program at the user terminal and storing the game result data for each game table.
The data stored in the game result data storage means is game result data for each game stand, and an example thereof is the number of appearances of a winning combination within a predetermined period or a predetermined time as described above, and a predetermined winning combination appearing last time. Then, the number of slots in the subsequent slots, the maximum number of bonuses acquired in a predetermined period or time, the maximum number of bonuses acquired in the past, the number of games until a predetermined number of bonuses in a predetermined period or time, the predetermined number in the past For example, the average number of games until the number of bonuses is won.
As described above, the data transmission / reception method may be a method in which data transmission / reception is sequentially performed while being connected to the server while playing a game using a game program in the user terminal. Also, during game play, when game programs are selected and downloaded without data transmission / reception, the game result data for each game table and the current point information data are downloaded from the server to the user terminal, The game program may refer to this to perform necessary data processing, and game result data updated after the game ends, point information, etc. may be transmitted to the server.

  Note that the game results of individual users who have played may also be transmitted to the server and stored in association with the user information. The user's game result is referred to when calculating the increase or decrease of points, but the increase or decrease of points between downloading and starting the game is calculated on the server side. However, the calculation may be performed on the game program side of the user terminal.

Next, the server includes user point calculation means for calculating points for each user according to the game result.
The increase / decrease of points between the start and end of the game may be calculated on the server side, but may be calculated on the game program side of the user terminal. Since the payout rules are different and a load of data communication / data processing is applied, it is desirable to transmit the increase / decrease of points calculated after the game is ended to the server. In this case, the point calculation means calculates the updated point balance based on the balance of points and the increase / decrease of the points at the end of the game.
Next, the server includes point information updating means for updating the point information stored in the user information storage means based on the point balance and the calculated user points.
The data in the point information storage means stored for each user is rewritten with the calculated updated point balance.

In order to handle highly confidential data such as the user's points and the probability of the game program that is playfulness, game results, etc. in each of the storage means described so far, in particular, with regard to security, the user information and game results as players At least security measures are applied to information and point information that is a settlement account, and servers are distributed so that distributed processing is performed in the event of an emergency, and consideration is given to preventing unauthorized access and the like at each server.
As shown in FIG. 2, the server is a distributed server, and at least user information storage means for storing information about the user, and point information for storing the points held by the user in association with the user information. The storage means and the game result data storage means for receiving and storing the game result of the game program in the user terminal are respectively provided in separate server devices.

Next, the server further includes a point exchanging means for exchanging the points held by the user stored in the point information storage means with other values, and updating the point information after the exchange and storing it in the point information storage means. I have.
The point exchanging means is the point stored by the user in the point information storage means, and the points held by the user are exchanged for money, goods or services, virtual money having a face value that can be exchanged for goods or services. It is possible to exchange for value.
When it is possible to exchange points for money, the user can perform a cash-out procedure after the game ends, and if the face value increases from the cash-in amount, a predetermined amount (for example, 100 yen) Cash out checks can be received in units of.
Further, in cooperation with a financial institution system, when a face value increases from the amount of cash-in after a game, it may be transferred to a cash-out account in units of a predetermined amount (for example, 100 yen).
In addition, if it cannot be exchanged directly for money for other reasons, it may be exchanged for the right to receive a gift that can be exchanged for money. It may be possible to exchange for electronic payment money such as Internet common miles.

  If points can be exchanged for goods or services, after the game, the earned rank is determined by the calculated points, and the player has the right to select and receive prizes within this rank, etc. Can be adopted. The premium may be prepared in the system of the present invention, but may be likable in cooperation with, for example, a business providing a product or service or a mail-order business on the web.

The point exchange means may be configured such that, for example, when a fraction of points occurs, it is possible to select to exchange the fraction points for other values and donate to a predetermined destination. .
For example, when exchanging money or giveaways, the fractional payment amount of less than 100 yen will be donated after exchanging points for various organizations or electronic payment money such as Internet mileage. And so on.

The basic processing flow of the present invention will be described below.
7 to 12 are flowcharts showing an example of the basic processing flow of the present invention. The processing flow shown here is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this, and various applications and modifications are possible.

First, user registration / account opening processing will be described with reference to FIG.
The user terminal connects to the Internet (S100) and accesses the server (S101). If the account has been opened (S102), other processes shown in FIG.
A user registration / account establishment menu is selected (S103), and a user information input screen is displayed on the user terminal (S104). User information is input and transmitted to the server (S105), which is stored in the user information storage means (S106). User registration is completed, an account is opened (S107), user registration information, account information, etc. are transmitted to the user terminal for notification (S108).

Next, the account deposit process will be described with reference to FIG.
The server is accessed and the cash-in menu is selected (S200). After user authentication processing (S201), credit card payment and other payment methods are designated and confirmed (S202). Next, the amount to be cashed in is input (S203), and is sent to the server. The server adds the point of the amount specified for the user's account (S204). The purchased point is settled by the designated settlement method (S205).

Next, the game program selection process will be described with reference to FIG.
By accessing the server and selecting the game program menu (S300), through user authentication processing (S301), as a game table display indicating the type and number of the pachislot game tables, An explanation display such as a payout rule of each game program is displayed on the user terminal. In addition, as a status display indicating the status of each pachislot game machine, a display indicating whether the game machine is in use or not, and a counter that can be displayed in combination indicating the payout status for each machine is displayed (S302).
The user selects a game platform for playing on the screen of the user terminal (S303), and after confirming the download of the selected game program (S304), the game program is transmitted to the user terminal and the download process is performed (S305). Download to the user terminal and install (S306).

Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the pachislot game execution processing will be described.
A game menu is selected (S400), and the game program is activated to display a pachislot game screen (S401). The game program acquires and stores data such as the payout rule such as the probability of the game table, the game result data so far, and the user's point balance (S402).
The user designates the number of insertion points (medals) to be inserted into the game by operating the mouse or a dedicated game input device (S403).
It is determined whether or not there are enough points (S404). If there are not enough points, the process is terminated, or if the process is continued, the process proceeds to the cache-in process (S450).
The pachislot is started by the start button or the like (S405), and the display of the pattern is changed so as to rotate according to a predetermined probability, etc., and the user can sequentially press the stop button or the like by operating the mouse or a dedicated game input device. Is determined (S406). The determined pattern combination is displayed.
The game program refers to the payout rule (S407), and determines whether or not the determined pattern corresponds to a winning combination / bonus (S408). If applicable, a dividend / bonus is awarded (S409), and the game result is stored and held in the game program (S410).
When the user continues the game (S411), the process returns to S403 and the number of insertion points (medals) to be inserted into the game is designated.

Next, the point exchange process will be described with reference to FIG.
When the user does not continue the game (S411), the game ends as shown in FIG. 12, and the increase / decrease in points is calculated (S500).
The server is accessed from the game program, and the point increase / decrease data is stored in the point information storage means of the corresponding user (S501). The game result data of the game table is transmitted to the server and stored in the game result data storage means (S502).
The user selects whether or not to exchange points (S503). If not, the points are stored in the point information storage means. If you want to save points or hold during the game, you may be able to save points by opening a pool account, and the pool account may require an account management fee .
In the case of exchanging points (S503), a method for exchanging points is selected (S504), and money / premium to be exchanged is selected (S505).
When a fraction is generated (S506), donation or the like can be selected as described above, and settlement is executed by selecting money or a product to be donated (S507).

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, a user who is a player can enjoy a game in the same procedure as a real pachislot game through the Internet line, and the website is a virtual pachislot game store. It is possible to play by selecting a game table to play.
According to the present invention, the gaming machine to be used is a game in which a fair game is performed using a random function using a complete probability method, and not only has a game characteristic like a store, but also for each game machine. The game stand can be selected with reference to the situation of the past.
According to the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to observe the situation by looking at the enjoyment of observing a game table or selecting a table on the Internet, and how a pachislot is hit.

It is a system configuration figure showing an example of the basic composition of the system of the present invention. It is a system configuration figure showing an example of the basic composition of the system of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the game stand screen display which performs a game. It is a figure which shows an example of the display containing a game stand display, the distinction in use and vacancy for every game stand, and the composite displayable counter which shows the payout status for every stand. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a basic process of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a basic process of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a basic process of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a basic process of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a basic process of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a basic process of this invention.

Claims (13)

It is configured to include a server in which information processing is performed by operation in a terminal such as a computer provided with input means, control means, display means, output means, storage means, etc., and a user who accesses the server via a network plays a pachislot game In which the server is
Game program storage means for storing a game program for each of a plurality of game tables provided in the virtual play store;
Game program selection means for selecting a desired game program from among a plurality of types of game programs by a user operation;
Game program transmitting means for transmitting a game program selected by the user to the user terminal;
Program data communication means for transmitting and receiving data via a network to and from a game program that is downloaded and installed on a user terminal and functions;
User information storage means for storing information about the user;
Point information storage means for storing points associated with the user together with user information;
Game result data storage means for receiving a game result of a game program at a user terminal and storing game result data for each game table;
User point calculation means for calculating points for each user according to the game result,
Point information update means for updating the point information stored in the user information storage means based on the point balance and the calculated user points;
The game program includes a picture changing function for changing a picture to be displayed, a picture determining function for determining a picture according to a preset probability and a user operation, and points according to the decided picture and a preset payout rule. A pachislot game program having at least a payout function for increasing / decreasing or giving a bonus game,
The above-mentioned game program selection means is for a user who selects a game program to display a game table indicating the type and number of pachislot game machines realized by the game program, and a status display indicating the situation of each pachislot game machine. A pachislot game providing system characterized by being displayed on the screen. In the invention of claim 1,
The server is a distributed server, and at least user information storage means for storing information about the user, point information storage means for storing the user's points in association with user information, and a game on the user terminal A pachislot game system, wherein game result data storage means for receiving and storing a game result of a program is provided in a separate server device. In the invention according to claim 1 or 2,
The server further includes point exchange means for exchanging points held by the user stored in the point information storage means for other values, and updating the point information after exchange to store in the point information storage means. A pachislot game system characterized by that. In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game program has a predetermined probability and a picture determination function for determining a picture according to the user's operation, wherein the probability is set according to the number of points that the user inputs at the start of the game. A pachislot game system. In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The game program has a payout function for increasing or decreasing points or giving a bonus game in accordance with a determined pattern and a predetermined payout rule, and a payout rule corresponding to the number of points that the user inserts at the start of the game. A pachislot game system characterized in that a rule setting is included. In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A payout award function for increasing / decreasing points or giving a bonus game in accordance with the determined picture and a predetermined payout rule provided in the above game program is based on a plurality of predetermined winning combinations based on the determined picture. A pachislot game system characterized by having a function of determining the presence or absence of a game and giving a dividend. In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The game table display displayed by the game program selecting means and the status display indicating the status of each game are a counter that can be combined and displayed indicating whether the game console is in use or not, and the payout status of each game. A pachi-slot game system, characterized in that the display includes a display. In the invention of claim 7,
The composite displayable counter includes the number of appearances of a winning combination within a predetermined period or a predetermined time, the number of slot rotations after the previous appearance of a predetermined winning combination, and the maximum number of bonuses acquired within a predetermined period or a predetermined time. A plurality of displays among the past maximum number of bonuses acquired, the number of games until a predetermined number of bonuses are won within a predetermined period or time, and the average number of games until the past predetermined number of bonuses are won A pachislot game system characterized by being a thing. In the invention of claim 8,
The counter that can be displayed in combination with the game platform in use displays at least the number of times a winning combination appears within a predetermined period or time, and the number of times the slot has been digested since the predetermined winning combination appeared last time. A pachislot game system characterized by being. In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The point exchanging means is at least one of virtual money having a face value that can be exchanged for money, goods or services, goods or services, with respect to points stored by the user stored in the point information storage means. A pachislot game system characterized in that it can be exchanged for another value. In the invention of claim 10,
The pachislot game system characterized in that the point exchange means can select to exchange fractional points for other values and donate them to a predetermined partner. In the invention of claim 11,
If the point balance stored in the point information storage means is insufficient or the game hold is selected, at least the game result of the game program and the data indicating the state of the game table are transmitted to the server, and the game ends. A pachi-slot game system characterized by being made. In the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The game program receives and assigns an input signal input to execute a function including a start button function, a stop button function, and a point insertion function, which is assigned to an input mechanism included in the input device for the pachislot game. A pachislot game system, wherein the pachislot game system receives an instruction as an execution instruction of a function to be executed and performs processing.