JP2008220431A - Game system and game method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of freely setting the number of participating players without being restricted by the space of a game hall, and a game method. <P>SOLUTION: The game system 1 is equipped with a game table 3 where a game is played by a dealer M and a game server 31 is provided, and a plurality of stations 2 connected to the game server 31 of the game table 3 by a network. The CPU 51 of the plurality of stations 2 transmits bet information to the game server 31 on condition that a game start operation is received from a player, and receives image information in which moving images are photographed by a camera 17 and card information identified by a sensor 18, etc., which are distributed from the game server 31. Also, the CPU 51 of the plurality of stations 2 displays the image of the dealer M or the like on a liquid crystal display 10 on the basis of the received image information, and imparts an allotment to the player on the winner side according to the winning/losing result of the game based on the received card information or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system and a game method.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, table games are known in which a plurality of players play a card game such as poker, blackjack, baccarat, etc., which is performed at a game venue such as a casino. In this table game, it is a real pleasure of a kind of game to actually exchange betting chips between players and dealers.

  Conventional table games include a live type table game in which a real dealer is the opponent of the player and a video type table type in which the virtual dealer displayed on the video display is the opponent of the player. In this video-type table game, a game program is displayed as if a card game is being played with an actual dealer by displaying a virtual dealer image that distributes cards and delivers chips on the video display. It is a game system that processes and develops.

  Patent Document 1 shows a conventional video type table game. The conventional table game shown in Patent Document 1 is integrated with a dealer table so as to surround a periphery of the dealer table while receiving a video display for displaying a virtual dealer and a game card, and accepting a game start operation such as a bet from a player. In order to distribute the cards from the actual dealer to the dealer table, the computer automatically displays the shuffled cards while displaying the virtual dealer on the video display. It is disclosed that a card game is played for a plurality of players at a plurality of player stations.

US Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0035548

  However, in the conventional game system, in consideration of the space aspect of the game hall, a large number of player stations cannot be installed on the game table. For this reason, the number of players who can participate in a game played on a game table has been limited.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a game in which the number of players participating in a game played on a game table can be freely set without being restricted by the space of the game hall. It is an object to provide a system and a game method.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a game system according to the present invention is connected to a game machine for playing a game and a network to the game machine, and a plurality of players accepting start operations for the game from a plurality of players. And the player participates in the game being played on the game table via the station, on the condition that at least one of the stations and the at least one of the plurality of stations has accepted a start operation for the game, A controller that receives a progress status of the game being played on the game table and a result of the game, and performs control to give a payout based on the received result of the game.

  According to the present invention, since a plurality of stations are connected to the game machine via a network, the stations where the player plays can be freely added to remote places other than the game hall. Therefore, it is possible to freely set the number of players participating in the game played on the game table without being restricted by the space of the game hall.

  A game system according to the present invention includes a game machine for playing a game against a dealer, a plurality of stations connected to the game machine via a network, and receiving a start operation for the game from a plurality of players. , On condition that a camera for photographing the dealer, a display provided at the plurality of stations and displaying an image relating to the game, and at least one of the plurality of stations has received a start operation for the game. The player participates in the game being played on the gaming table via the station, and receives the progress status of the game being played on the gaming table and image information of the dealer taken by the camera. And the display based on the dealer's image information. Image of the dealer is displayed on the i, the progress of the game the game based on the progress of, and a controller that controls so as to impart a payout based on the game result of the progress.

  According to the present invention, since a plurality of stations are connected to a game machine that plays a game by playing against a real dealer, the player can play a game against the real dealer through the station. At the same time, it is possible to freely set the number of players participating in the game played on the game stand without being restricted by the space of the game hall. In addition, since the dealer's image taken by the camera of the game machine is displayed in real time on the display provided in the multiple stations, the player can play the game while watching the dealer who is playing the game on the game machine. It can be performed. For this reason, the player's preference for the game is improved.

  A game system according to the present invention is a game machine for playing a card game against a dealer, and a plurality of game machines connected to the game machine via a network and receiving a start operation for the card game from a plurality of players. A station, a camera for photographing the dealer, a sensor for identifying a card distributed on the game table, a display provided in the plurality of stations and displaying an image relating to the card game, a plurality of the stations The player participates in the card game being performed on the game table via the station and is performed on the game table on the condition that at least one of them receives a start operation for the card game. The card game progress status is identified by the sensor The information on the card and the image information of the dealer taken by the camera are received, the image of the dealer is displayed on the display based on the image information of the dealer, and based on the information of the card A controller that performs the card game and performs control to give a payout based on a result of the card game.

  According to the present invention, since a plurality of stations are connected to a game machine that plays a card game by playing against a real dealer, the player plays a card game against the real dealer through the station. In addition, it is possible to freely set the number of players participating in the card game performed on the game table without being restricted by the space of the game hall. In addition, since the cards distributed on the game machine by the dealer are identified by sensors provided on the game machine and distributed to a plurality of stations as card information, the card game can be progressed efficiently. The reliability of the player for the game can be improved. In addition, since the dealer's image taken by the camera of the game machine is displayed in real time on the display provided in the plurality of stations, the player can play the game while watching the dealer who is playing the game on the game machine. It can be performed. For this reason, the player's preference for the card game is improved.

  It further includes a plurality of stations that are provided integrally with the game stand and receive a start operation for the game from a player. According to the present invention, since a plurality of stations are also provided in the game table, the number of players can be increased.

  In the game method according to the present invention, a plurality of stations connected via a network to a game machine for playing a game accept start operations for the game from a plurality of players operating the stations, On the condition that at least one of them has received a start operation for the game, the player participates in the game being played on the game table via the station, and the game is being performed on the game table. The progress of the game and the result of the game played on the gaming table are received, and a payout is awarded based on the received game result.

  According to the present invention, since a plurality of stations are connected to the game machine via a network, the stations where the player plays can be freely added to remote places other than the game hall. Therefore, it is possible to freely set the number of players participating in the game played on the game table without being restricted by the space of the game hall.

  The game method according to the present invention receives a start operation for the game from a plurality of stations connected to a game platform for playing a game against a dealer through a network, and is provided in the plurality of stations, and images related to the game are displayed. The player participates in the game being played on the game console via the station, on the condition that at least one of the plurality of stations receives a start operation for the game. Receiving the progress status of the game being played on the game table and image information of the dealer taken by the camera, displaying the dealer image on a display, and proceeding the game based on the progress status of the game And award is awarded based on the result of the progressed game. .

  According to the present invention, since a plurality of stations are connected to a game machine that plays a game by playing against a real dealer, the player can play a game against the real dealer through the station. In addition, it is possible to freely set the number of players participating in the game played on the game table without being restricted by the space of the game hall. In addition, since the dealer's image taken by the camera of the game machine is displayed in real time on the display provided in the multiple stations, the player can play the game while watching the dealer who is playing the game on the game machine. It can be performed. For this reason, the player's preference for the game is improved.

  The game method according to the present invention is the start of the card game from a plurality of players who operate the plurality of stations via a plurality of stations connected by a network to a game machine for playing a card game against a dealer. A camera that accepts an operation and photographs the dealer, a sensor that identifies a card distributed on the game table, a display that is provided in the plurality of stations and displays an image related to the card game, and the plurality of stations The player participates in the card game being performed on the game table via the station and is performed on the game table on the condition that at least one of the players receives a start operation for the card game. The progress status of the card game and the game table The information of the card identified by the sensor for recognizing the distributed card and the image information of the dealer photographed by the camera photographing the dealer are received, and the dealer image is obtained based on the dealer image information. The card game is displayed based on the card information, and a payout is awarded based on the result of the card game.

  According to the present invention, since a plurality of stations are connected to a game machine that plays a card game by playing against a real dealer, the player plays a card game against the real dealer through the station. In addition, it is possible to freely set the number of players participating in the card game performed on the game table without being restricted by the space of the game hall. In addition, since the cards distributed on the game machine by the dealer are identified by sensors provided on the game machine and distributed to a plurality of stations as card information, the card game can be progressed efficiently. The reliability of the player with respect to the card game can be improved. In addition, since the dealer's image taken by the gaming table camera is displayed in real time on the display provided in the plurality of stations, the player can watch the dealer who is playing the card game on the gaming table. You can play games. For this reason, the player's preference for the game is improved.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a game system and a game method capable of freely setting the number of players participating in a game played on a game table without being restricted by a space of a game arcade.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail.

(Overall description of the game system)
The game system 1 according to this embodiment is a multi-player game machine, and a game machine 3 having a game server 31 in which a card game is played by an actual dealer M, and a game server 31 of the game machine 3 And a plurality of stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E connected via a network 100 and having a liquid crystal display 10. In addition, the gaming table 3 includes a camera 17 that shoots a video of the dealer M as an opponent of the player, and a sensor 18 that identifies the type of each card C distributed on the gaming table 3 by the dealer M. The plurality of stations 2A to 2E include a CPU 51 and the like.

  The CPUs 51 of the plurality of stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E transmit bet information (including a bet object and a bet amount) to the game server 31 on the condition that the start operation for the game is received from the player, and the game server 31. The image information of the dealer M and the like taken by the camera 17 and the card information and game progress information of each card C identified by the sensor 18 are received.

  Further, the CPUs 51 of the stations 2A to 2E display images of the dealer M and the like on the liquid crystal display 10 based on the image information of the dealer M received from the game server 31 of the game table 3, and the received card information and the like. A payout is awarded to the winner player according to the result of the card game based on the above.

(Game system configuration)
A schematic configuration of the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an overall external view of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the game system 1, a plurality of (five) stations 2A to 2E for a plurality of players to perform a game operation and the like, and an actual dealer M plays a card game as an opponent of each player. And a gaming table 3 for the purpose. The overall control of the game system 1 is performed by a game server 31 in the gaming table 3 described later.

  The stations 2A to 2E and the game table 3 are connected via the network 100, and the stations 2A to 2E and the game table 3 may be installed in the same game hall (casino hall or the like). May be installed in a game hall, and the stations 2A to 2E may be installed in a game hall different from the game hall or in a different place (for example, a hotel lobby or room, a bar counter, a self-room, etc.). Furthermore, it is possible to install each of the stations 2A to 2E in different places. Each player who plays a game can participate in a live game performed on a game table 3 installed in a game hall or the like via stations 2A to 2E installed in a remote place or the like.

  The game system 1 is a multiplayer baccarat game machine that performs a card game called “baccarat”. In this game system 1, each player predicts the outcome of a card game performed on the game table 3 via the stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E, and is assigned to any one of a “player role” and a “banker role” as a bet target. A bet of chips or the like is placed on the game table 3, and a plurality (two or three) of cards are distributed in order to “PLAYER” and “BANKER” (not shown) on the game table 3 by the dealer M. A game in which the player whose total is close to “9” wins is performed. The game system 1 then plays a game played on the game table 3 via the stations 2A to 2E for each player who has bet on the winner side of either “player role” or “banker role”. Based on the winning / losing result, a payout (for example, twice the bet amount) is awarded.

  A bet is made by using a medal, token, electronic money, ticket, etc. in addition to chips, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information (credit) corresponding to these.

  The stations 2A to 2E are connected to the game table 3 via the network 100, and the stations 2A to 2E are arranged in a substantially fan shape.

  Here, details of the stations 2A to 2E will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an external view showing a station according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E include a liquid crystal display (display) 10, a touch panel 11, a plurality of operation buttons 12, a coin insertion slot 13, a bill insertion slot 14, a coin payout opening 15, A speaker 16 and the like are provided.

  The liquid crystal display 10 has a screen (see FIG. 5) configured with a dealer display area, a card display area, a bet operation area, and the like, which will be described later. The touch panel 11 selects a button displayed on the liquid crystal display 10 when selecting a betting target such as “player role” and “bunker role” displayed in the bet operation area of the liquid crystal display 10 or setting a bet amount. Used for. When the player operates the bet operation area on the liquid crystal display via the touch panel 11, the stations 2A to 2E receive a start operation for the game from each player.

  Note that “accepting a start operation” means that a bet amount is bet on a game for a betting object. For example, when a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 13 is directly bet on a game, the coin insertion slot into the coin insertion slot 13 corresponds to acceptance of a bet operation. Further, as described below, when a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 13, the credit is once credited, and the credited coin is bet on the game by operating the BET button or the maximum BET button in the betting area. In other words, betting a credited coin on a game is equivalent to accepting a bet operation.

  The plurality of operation buttons 12 are used by the player to perform a payout operation. The coin slot 13 is a place where the player inserts coins and medals, and the banknote slot 14 is a place where the player inserts banknotes. The coin payout exit 15 pays out coins and medals corresponding to credits stored when a payout operation is performed to the player. The speaker 16 outputs sound effects and music.

  Returning to FIG. 1 again, the gaming table 3 will be described. The gaming table 3 constitutes a table on which a dealer M who proceeds with a card game distributes cards C and chips T, and includes a camera 17 and a sensor 18. And a microphone 19 or the like. The game table 3 displays bet information including bet objects and bets betted from the stations 2A to 2E, information of each player participating in the game, and the like, and the dealer M can input a game win / loss result and the like. It is preferable to further include a display (not shown) or the like.

  The card C is a playing card composed of a plurality of types (alphanumeric characters, patterns, etc.), and each card C of the playing card has an IC tag in which card information is recorded embedded therein. Further, the delivery of the chip T is performed by the dealer M so as to produce a sense of presence, and the chip T is arranged in either the “PLAYER” circle or the “BANKER” circle of the game table 3.

  The camera 17 is a video camera capable of shooting a moving image, and is attached to a movable leg portion 17 </ b> A disposed on the game table 3. This camera 17 photographs the dealer M who performs a card game on the game table 3, the card C and chip T distributed to the game table 3, the environment around the game table 3, and the like. The camera 17 can shoot the dealer M, the card C, and the like at various angles because the leg portion 17A moves according to the progress of the card game. The video of the dealer M or the like photographed by the camera 17 is distributed to the stations 2A to 2E via the network 100 by live relay so as to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 10 of each station 2A to 2E as image information of the dealer M or the like. Is done. The number and location of the cameras 17 can be variously changed.

  The sensor 18 is a sensor capable of reading recorded information such as an IC tag, and is disposed in the vicinity of the “PLAYER” and “BANKER” portions of the game table 3 to which the dealer M distributes cards. The sensor 18 reads card information recorded on an IC tag or the like of the card C distributed on the game table 3. This card information is used to identify the type of each card C. The card information of each card C identified by the sensor 18 is distributed to the stations 2A to 2E via the network 100. This card information is used as game result information or the like.

  The microphone 19 is disposed at one corner opposite to the leg 17A of the camera 17 of the game table 3, and the sound produced by the dealer during the game, the sound of the dealer throwing the card C, the sound of placing the chip T, and flowing in the game hall. Extract music and sound effects, audio from the spectator at the amusement hall, etc. The sound extracted by the microphone 19 is distributed to the stations 2A to 2E via the network 100 so as to be output to the speakers 16 of the stations 2A to 2E.

  Next, a configuration related to the control system of the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game system 1 includes a game server 31 (see FIG. 1) provided in the gaming table 3 and stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E connected to the network so that data can be transmitted and received between the game server 31. And various peripheral devices.

  The game server 31 is configured with a microcomputer 45 as a core, and the microcomputer 45 includes a CPU 41, a RAM 42, a ROM 43, a bus 44 for transferring data between the CPU 41, the RAM 42, and the ROM 43, and the like. . The game server 31 also includes an image processing circuit 47, a sensor circuit 48, an audio circuit 49, and a communication interface 50. The image processing circuit 47, sensor circuit 48, audio circuit 49, and communication interface 50 are connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O interface 46.

  The CPU 41 operates in accordance with a predetermined game system program, inputs / outputs signals with other components via the I / O interface 46, and controls the operation of the entire game server 31.

  The RAM 42 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 41. The ROM 43 stores various programs, data tables, and the like for performing processing necessary for controlling the game system 1.

  The image processing circuit 47 is connected to the camera 17 and performs image processing on a video of the dealer M and the like photographed by the camera 17. The sensor circuit 48 is connected to the sensor 18 and processes card information of the card C read by the sensor 18. The audio circuit 49 is connected to the microphone 19 and performs audio processing on the audio extracted by the microphone 19.

  The communication interface 50 is connected to the stations 2A to 2E via the network 100, and transmits and receives data between the game server 31 and the stations 2A to 2E in accordance with instructions from the CPU 41.

  With the configuration of the control system described above, the CPU 41 of the game server 31 has the image information of the dealer M and the like processed by the image processing circuit 47, the card information processed by the sensor circuit 48, and the audio circuit 49 via the network 100. Information relating to the game such as the processed voice information, the progress status of the card game, and the game result information is distributed to each of the stations 2A to 2E by live relay. Here, the game result information is a game in which one of “banker role” and “player role” is specified as a winner from the type of card C based on the card information read by the sensor 18 by the CPU 41 of the game server 31. This is the result information of wins and losses.

  Next, a configuration related to the control system of the stations 2A to 2E will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of each station according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E are configured with a microcomputer 55 as a core. The microcomputer 55 includes a CPU 51 as a controller, a RAM 52, a ROM 53, and between the CPU 51, the RAM 52, and the ROM 53. A bus 54 for performing the data transfer is provided. The stations 2A to 2E include a liquid crystal panel drive circuit 57, a touch panel drive circuit 58, a hopper drive circuit 59, a payout completion signal circuit 60, an audio circuit 61, and a communication interface 62. The liquid crystal panel drive circuit 57, the touch panel drive circuit 58, the hopper drive circuit 59, the payout completion signal circuit 60, the audio circuit 61, and the communication interface 62 are connected to the CPU 51 via the I / O interface 56.

  The CPU 41 operates according to a predetermined program, inputs / outputs signals to / from other components via the I / O interface 56, and controls the operation of the entire station 2.

  The RAM 52 temporarily stores the number of credits stored in the station 2, the betting object (“banker role” or “player role”) on which the player made a bet, the bet amount, the payout rate, and various data calculated by the CPU 51. This is a memory to be stored. The ROM 53 stores various programs, data tables, and the like for performing processing necessary for station control.

  The liquid crystal panel drive circuit 57 is connected to the liquid crystal display 10, the touch panel drive circuit 58 is connected to the touch panel 11, the hopper drive circuit 59 is connected to the hopper 63, and the payout completion signal circuit 60 is connected to the coin detection unit 64. The audio circuit 61 is connected to the speaker 16.

  The communication interface 62 is connected to the game server 31 via a network, and transmits and receives data between the stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E and the game server 31 in accordance with instructions from the CPU 51.

  With the configuration of the control system described above, the CPUs 51 of the stations 2A to 2E, based on the operation information output from the touch panel 11, the bet object (“banker role” or “player role”) on which the player has placed a bet and the bet amount. (Number of credits) is calculated. Then, the CPU 51 of the stations 2A to 2E stores the bet information including the calculated bet object and the bet amount in the bet information storage area of the RAM 52 and transmits it to the game server 31 of the gaming table 3. By the operation of the CPU 51, each player can participate in a card game being played on the game table 3 via the stations 2A to 2E.

  Further, the CPU 51 of the stations 2A to 2E receives image information of the dealer M and the like taken by the camera 17 and the card information identified by the sensor 18 distributed from the game server 31 of the gaming table 3 via the network 100. In addition, audio information such as music extracted by the microphone 19, information on the game such as game progress and game results, and the like are received. Then, the CPUs 51 of the stations 2A to 2E output image signals of the dealer M and the like to the liquid crystal display 10 based on the image information of the dealer M received from the game server 31 of the game table 3, and the speakers based on the received audio information. 16 is controlled to output a sound signal such as music emitted from the game table 3.

  Further, the CPU 51 of the stations 2A to 2E advances the card game based on the card information (dealer card information) received from the game server 31 of the game table 3, the bet information of the player, and the card information. Based on the game result, a payout process for giving a payout is performed. Here, in the payout process, the CPU 51 performs payout control of coins from the coin payout exit 15 by the hopper 63 and the coin detection unit 64. The CPUs 51 of the stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E output the image signal of each card C to the liquid crystal display 10 based on the card information received from the game server 31 of the game table 3.

  Next, the configuration of the screen 70 displayed on each liquid crystal display 10 of the stations 2A to 2E will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display of the station according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the liquid crystal display 10 displays a screen 70 including a dealer display area 70A, a card display area 70B, a bet operation area 70C, and the like.

  In the dealer display area 70A, images of a dealer M, a card C, and the like that have been captured by the camera 17 provided on the game table 3 are displayed in real time in a live broadcast. The player plays the card game through the dealer display area 70 </ b> A of the liquid crystal display 10 while watching the facial expression of the dealer M who progresses the card game on the game table 3, and the hand of the dealer M who distributes the card C on the game table 3. It can be carried out. Further, in this dealer display area 70A, since the shooting position of the camera 17 of the gaming table 3 is automatically changed according to the progress of the card game, images of the dealer M and the like shot at various angles are displayed. The The stations 2A to 2E may be provided with an operation unit capable of changing the shooting position of the camera 17 of the game table 3, and the dealer M who takes a picture from a player's preferred viewpoint by operating the operation unit by the player. It is also possible to display such an image in the dealer display area 70A.

  The card display area 70 </ b> B includes a “BANKER” display unit and a “PLAYER” display unit, and an image of each card C identified by the sensor 18 provided on the game table 3 is displayed in a live broadcast in real time. . The player can recognize the type of each card C distributed by the dealer M to “PLAYER” and “BANKER” on the gaming table 3 through the card display area 70B. In the card display area 70B, the CPU 51 refers to each card data stored in advance in the RAM 52 based on the card information distributed from the game server 31 of the game table 3, whereby the image of each card C is displayed. In the card display area 70B, it is also possible to directly enlarge and display an image of each card C on the game table 3 taken by the camera 17 of the game table 3.

  The betting operation area 70C includes a main display portion 71 that displays betting objects and betting amounts that can be placed by the player, a timer display portion 72 that indicates the remaining time of the betting period, and bets placed on each betting object. A comment display unit 73 for displaying a credit difference, a guidance sentence, and the like, an information display unit 74 for displaying a current game situation, a game result, and the like are included.

  The main display unit 71 includes area buttons 81 and 82 for the player to determine a bet object, and bet buttons 83 to 87 for determining a bet amount for the player to bet on the bet object. The area buttons 81 and 82 and the bet buttons 83 to 87 can be operated by the player via the touch panel 11. The area button 81 is for setting the betting object to “Banker role”, and the area button 82 is for setting the betting object to “Player role”. The bet buttons 83 to 87 are for betting by adding 1, 5, 10, 25, and 100 credits to the betting object. A payout rate is displayed on the right side of the area buttons 81 and 82. When the bet object bet by the player wins, a coin of an amount obtained by multiplying the bet amount bet and the payout rate is paid out. .

  In the comment display section 73, at the end of the betting period, the total bet amount (credit number) bet on the “banker role” at each station 2A to 2E and the bet amount bet on the “player role” ( (Total number of credits) is displayed as a specific numerical value. Further, in the comment display section 73, for example, when the difference exceeds 200 credits or less which is a game start condition, “Please change the betting target or the betting amount” prompting the player to change the betting operation. Is displayed.

  The above-described screen 70 can change the arrangement location and display mode of the dealer display area 70A, the card display area 70B, and the bet operation area 70C by the operation of each player. For example, the dealer display area 70A can be enlarged and displayed on the screen 70 without displaying the card display area 70B and the bet operation area 70C. In addition to the dealer display area 70A, the card display area 70B, and the bet operation area 70C, the screen 70 displays a rule area for explaining the game rules and images and information of players participating in the game from each station 2. You may further have the participating player area etc. to display.

(Game system operation details)
Hereinafter, the control process of the above-described game system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the processing of the game system 1 below, the CPU 41 of the game server 31 of the game table 3 executes a program or the like stored in the ROM 43, and the CPU 51 of the stations 2A to 2E executes the program or the like stored in the ROM 53. Done.

(Game server operation procedure)
First, the operation procedure executed by the CPU 41 of the game server 31 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1, the CPU 41 of the game server 31 transmits a betting period start instruction for accepting a betting operation by each player to each of the stations 2A to 2E.

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 41 receives bet information transmitted from each of the stations 2A to 2E. Here, the bet information includes information on the betting object (“banker role” or “player role”) betted by each player and the bet amount (number of credits) bet on the betting object.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a game start condition is satisfied. Here, the condition for starting the game is that bet information is received from at least one of the stations 2A to 2E and the betting period has ended. If it is determined that the game start condition is not satisfied (step S3: NO), the CPU 41 returns to step S1 and continues to transmit a bet period start instruction so that the game start condition is satisfied. If it is determined that it has been performed (step S3: YES), the process proceeds to step S4.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 41 executes a game start process. Here, the game start process includes outputting a game start instruction display or music to the dealer M to a display, a speaker, or the like. When an instruction to start the game is issued, the dealer M sets the bet amount chips betted by each player in the betting target circle of the game table 3 in the production.

  Next, in step S <b> 5, the CPU 41 starts shooting a moving image of the dealer M or the like by the camera 17 and extracting sound or the like by the microphone 19.

  Next, in step S6, the CPU 41 uses the image information of the dealer M taken by the camera 17, the voice information extracted by the microphone 19, the progress information of the game being played on the game table 3, etc., to each station 2A to 2E. Continue to send against.

  Next, in step S <b> 7, the CPU 41 controls the sensor 18 to identify the type of each card C distributed by the dealer M to “BANKER” and “PLAYER” of the gaming table 3. Here, the identification by the sensor 18 is performed by reading an IC tag or the like attached to each card C.

  Next, in step S8, the CPU 41 transmits the card information of each card C read by the sensor 18 to the stations 2A to 2E.

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 41 executes a game end process. Here, the game end process includes outputting or stopping display of a game end instruction or music to the dealer M on a display, a speaker, or the like. In addition, the game end process includes stopping the moving image shooting of the dealer M or the like by the camera 17 and the extraction of the sound or the like by the microphone 19. When an instruction to end the game is issued, the dealer M sets a predetermined amount of chips as a payout in the betting target circle of the game table 3 for the player who bet on the specified winner side.

(Station operation procedure)
Next, an operation procedure executed by each CPU 51 of the stations 2A to 2E will be described with reference to FIG. In step S <b> 101, each CPU 51 of the stations 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> E receives a betting period start instruction from the game server 31 of the gaming table 3.

  Next, in step S102, each CPU 51 starts accepting a bet operation from each player. Here, the bet operation is accepted by displaying the bet operation area 70C on the liquid crystal display 10 and the betting object (“banker role” or “player role”) on which the player has bet based on the operation information from the touch panel 11. The bet amount (credit amount) bet on the betting object is specified.

  Next, in step S103, each CPU 51 determines whether or not the betting period has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 200 sec) has elapsed since the acceptance of the betting operation in step S102. If it is determined in step S103 that the betting period has not ended (step S103: NO), the CPU 51 returns to step S102 to continue accepting betting operations, and the betting period ends. If it is determined that the determination has been made (step S103: YES), the process proceeds to step S104.

  Next, in step S104, each CPU 51 stores bet information including the bet object and the bet amount in the bet information storage area of the RAM 52.

  Next, in step S <b> 105, each CPU 51 transmits the bet information stored in the bet information storage area of the RAM 52 to the game server 31 of the gaming table 3.

  Next, in step S <b> 106, each CPU 51 is performed on the game table 3, image information of the dealer M or the like taken by the camera 17 from the game server 31 of the game table 3, audio information extracted by the microphone 19, and so on. The progress information of the game being received is received.

  Next, in step S107, each CPU 51 displays a moving image of the dealer M or the like in the dealer display area 70A or the like of the liquid crystal display 10 based on the received image information of the dealer M or the like. Each CPU 51 outputs music or the like based on the received voice information to the speaker 16 or the like, and displays the current game situation or the like based on the received game progress information or the like on the information display unit 74 of the liquid crystal display 10.

  Next, in step S108, each CPU 51 receives the card information of each card C read by the sensor 18 from the game server 31 of the game table 3.

  Next, in step S109, each CPU 51 proceeds with the card game based on the card information (dealer card information) received from the game server 31 of the gaming table 3, the bet information of the player, and the card information. Here, each CPU 51 displays an image of each card C distributed by the dealer M to the gaming table 3 on the “BANKER” display portion and the “PLAYER” display portion of the card display area 70B of the liquid crystal display 10 based on the card information. To do.

  In step S110, each CPU 51 performs payout processing based on the result of the card game progressed in step S109. In this payout process, a predetermined amount of credit is given as a payout to a player who has bet on the specified winner side. The predetermined amount of credit as a payout is a credit amount based on the bet amount (number of credits) bet on the betting object on the winner side and the payout rate.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which five stations 2A to 2E are connected to the game table 3 has been described, but the number of stations can be arbitrarily increased or decreased. Further, the number of stations can be increased as shown in FIG. 7, for example. FIG. 7 is an overall external view of a game system according to another embodiment of the present invention. The stations can also include five stations 2A to 2E installed at remote locations and five stations 2F to 2J provided integrally with the game table 3. Thereby, the number of players participating can be further increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the stations 2A to 2E are the places where each player plays, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the places where each player plays are the stations 2A to 2E. In addition to 2E, it may be on the game table 3 as in a normal table game.

  Further, in the station 2 according to the above-described embodiment, the player sets the betting object and the bet amount via the liquid crystal display 10 and the touch panel 11 as a condition for accepting the start operation for the game from a plurality of players. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game start operation button provided separately for a plurality of stations 2 is operated, or when a plurality of stations 2 are provided with infrared sensors, the infrared sensors are provided in front of the stations. A case where a certain player is detected for a certain period of time can be set as a condition for accepting a start operation for the game.

  In the game system 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a baccarat game machine that performs a card game called “baccarat” has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card game machine that performs poker, blackjack, and the like. It may be. Further, the game system 1 is not limited to a card game, and may be a game in which a dealer or the like does not exist. For example, the game table 3 is composed of roulette, and a plurality of players have a plurality of stations 2. A roulette game may be played through the game.

  Further, in the game system 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the game table 3 is provided with the camera 17 for photographing the dealer M and the sensor 18 for reading the IC tag attached to the card C, but the present invention is limited to this. Without any problem, a game system in which the camera 17 and the sensor 18 are not provided on the game table 3 can be configured. For example, when the dealer and the card are not the actual dealer M and the card C but a video display dealer and a card that are displayed on a display provided integrally with the game table 3, the camera 17 is connected to the game table 3. Or the sensor 18 can be omitted. When the game system 1 is not provided with the sensor 18, it is preferable that the dealer M or the like distributes the game winning / losing result or the like to each station by operating a display operation button or the like.

  In addition, in the game system 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the dealer M is a real person. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the dealer M is a machine configured with a robot. It may be a genuine dealer.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the game system and the game method according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims. Various modifications and changes are possible.

1 is an overall external view of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the external view which showed the station. It is a block diagram which shows typically the control system of a game system. It is a block diagram which shows typically the control system of a station. It is the schematic diagram which showed the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display of a station. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement procedure of a game system. It is a whole external view of the game system which concerns on another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 game system 2 multiple stations 2 (2A-2E)
3 Game stand 10 Liquid crystal display (display)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Touch panel 12 Several operation button 13 Coin insertion slot 14 Bill insertion slot 15 Coin payout slot 16 Speaker 17 Camera 17A Leg 18 Sensor 19 Microphone 31 Game server 41 CPU
42 RAM
43 ROM
44 Bus 45 Microcomputer 46 I / O Interface 47 Image Processing Circuit 48 Sensor Circuit 49 Audio Circuit 50 Communication Interface 51 CPU (Controller)
52 RAM
53 ROM
54 bus 55 microcomputer 56 I / O interface 57 liquid crystal panel drive circuit 58 touch panel drive circuit 59 hopper drive circuit 60 payout completion signal circuit 61 audio circuit 62 communication interface 70 screen 70A dealer display area 70B card display area 70C bet operation area 71 main Display unit 72 Timer display unit 73 Comment display unit 74 Information display unit 81, 82 Area buttons 83 to 87 Bet buttons M Dealer C Card T Chip

Claims (7)

A game console for playing games,
A plurality of stations that are connected to the game machine via a network and that accept start operations for the game from a plurality of players;
On the condition that at least one of the plurality of stations has accepted a start operation for the game, the player participates in the game being played on the game table via the station, and at the game table. A game system comprising: a controller that receives a progress status of the game being performed and a result of the game, and performs control so as to give a payout based on the received game result. A game stand for playing against the dealer and playing games,
A plurality of stations that are connected to the game machine via a network and that accept start operations for the game from a plurality of players;
A camera for photographing the dealer;
A display provided in the plurality of stations and displaying an image relating to the game;
On the condition that at least one of the plurality of stations has accepted a start operation for the game, the player participates in the game being played on the game table via the station, and at the game table. The progress status of the game being performed and the image information of the dealer taken by the camera are received, the dealer image is displayed on the display based on the image information of the dealer, and the progress status of the game A game system comprising: a controller that performs the game based on the result, and that performs control such that a payout is awarded based on a result of the progressed game. A game stand for playing card games against dealers,
A plurality of stations that are connected to the game machine via a network and that accept start operations for the card game from a plurality of players;
A camera for photographing the dealer;
A sensor for identifying a card distributed on the game table;
A display provided in the plurality of stations and displaying an image relating to the card game;
On the condition that at least one of the plurality of stations has accepted a start operation for the card game, the player participates in the card game being performed on the game table via the station, and the game The progress status of the card game being performed on the stand and the information of the card identified by the sensor and the image information of the dealer taken by the camera are received, and based on the image information of the dealer A controller for displaying an image of the dealer on a display, playing the card game based on the information of the card, and controlling to give a payout based on a result of the card game. Game system. 4. The game system according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of stations that are provided integrally with the game stand and receive a start operation for the game from a player. 5. A plurality of stations connected via a network to a game machine for playing a game receive a start operation for the game from a plurality of players who operate the stations,
On the condition that at least one of the plurality of stations has accepted a start operation for the game, the player participates in the game being played on the game table via the station, and at the game table. A game method for receiving a progress status of the game being performed and a result of the game performed on the game stand, and giving a payout based on the received result of the game. Accepting a start operation for the game from a plurality of stations connected to a game machine for playing a game against a dealer through a network;
A display provided in the plurality of stations and displaying an image relating to the game;
On the condition that at least one of the plurality of stations has accepted a start operation for the game, the player participates in the game being played on the game table via the station, and at the game table. The progress of the game being performed and image information of the dealer taken by the camera are received, the dealer's image is displayed on the display, the game is progressed based on the progress of the game, and the progress A game method for giving a payout based on a result of the game. Accepting a start operation for the card game from a plurality of players operating the plurality of stations via a plurality of stations connected by a network to a game machine for playing a card game against a dealer;
A camera for photographing the dealer;
A sensor for identifying a card distributed on the game table;
A display provided in the plurality of stations and displaying an image relating to the card game;
On the condition that at least one of the plurality of stations has accepted a start operation for the card game, the player participates in the card game being performed on the game table via the station, and the game The progress status of the card game being performed on a table and information on the card identified by a sensor for recognizing the card distributed on the game table; image information of the dealer imaged by a camera that images the dealer; Game method for displaying the dealer image on the display based on the dealer image information, playing the card game based on the card information, and giving a payout based on the result of the card game .

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