JP2009254737A - 0game system, game server, and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the synergistic effect of the utilization of a store apparatus in a store and member registration on a web site by effectively accelerating the utilization of the store apparatus in the store by a member of the web site and effectively accelerating the member registration on the web site by a user of the store apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: By a user terminal utilized by the member, output information outputted from the store apparatus installed in a store is acquired, and access capable of specifying that the output information is already acquired is executed to a server. By the server which publicizes on the web site member occupancy information which is changeable information imparted to each member who has performed prescribed member registration, the access from the user terminal is received (S251, S263), and access correspondence change processing for changing the member occupancy information of the member utilizing the user terminal of the access origin is performed (S256, S261, S264) according to the received access. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a game server, and a game program. Specifically, a gaming system comprising a server that publishes on a website member occupancy information, which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has performed a predetermined member registration, and a user terminal used by the member, and A server having a character publishing means for publishing character information, which is information that can be changed and given to each registered member, on the website, a store device installed in the store, and a user used by the member A gaming system including a terminal, a gaming server that publishes on the website member occupancy information, which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has performed a predetermined member registration, and performs a predetermined member registration A game service having character disclosure means for publishing on the website character information that is given to each member and that can be changed. And a server having character publishing means for publishing character information, which is information that can be changed and given to each registered member, on a website, and a store device installed in the store System, a server program executed by a server that publishes on a website character information that is changeable information given to each registered member, and a store apparatus installed in the store The present invention relates to a game program including a store apparatus program to be executed.

Conventionally, there has been a system for setting an avatar for each member of a website. Avatars are websites that allow members to communicate with each other via a communication network such as the Internet, such as SNS (Social Networking Service), blog sites, chat sites, and online game sites. It is the image of the character displayed on a web page as a substitute. The character is a human being, an animal or an object. Members can change items such as avatar's face, physical features such as hairstyle and body shape, clothing and decorations. In such a system, a member can purchase an item to be worn by an avatar on a website (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-334318 A

  However, according to the system described in Patent Document 1, since the member only purchases an item on the website, the use of the store apparatus in the actual store by the member of the website cannot be effectively promoted. was there.

  Moreover, there was a problem that it was not possible to effectively promote membership registration on a website by users of store devices. As described above, there is a problem that a synergistic effect between the use of the store apparatus in the store and the member registration on the website cannot be obtained.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to effectively promote the use of the store apparatus at the store by the website member, and to the member at the website by the user of the store apparatus. To provide a gaming system, a gaming server, and a gaming program capable of improving the synergistic effect of using a store apparatus in a store and registering a member on a website by effectively promoting registration. That is.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A server (for example, website server 200) that publishes member occupation information (for example, avatar), which is given to each registered member and is changeable, on the website, and is used by the members. A gaming system (e.g., avatar management system 10) comprising a user terminal (e.g., mobile terminal 100),
The user terminal is
Output information (for example, a two-dimensional code in which a password corresponding to an output condition is formed into a graphic pattern) output from a store apparatus (for example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 700) installed in a store (for example, a game hall 30) 191) output information acquisition means (for example, the data processing unit 110, the camera unit 190, step S153 in FIG. 24, step S154),
Access means (for example, the data processing unit 110, the wireless communication unit 160, and steps S161 and S165 in FIG. 24) for performing access to the server that can specify that the output information has been acquired by the output information acquisition unit; With
The server
Access accepting means for accepting the access from the user terminal (for example, the data processing unit 210, the communication unit 260, steps S251 and S263 in FIG. 26);
Access correspondence change processing (for example, corresponding to the password included in the two-dimensional code 191) for changing the member occupancy information of the member who uses the user terminal of the access source according to the access accepted by the access accepting means Member occupancy information change processing means (for example, data processing unit 210, storage unit 220, avatar DB in FIG. 10, FIG. Step S256, Step S261, Step S264).

  According to such a structure, the output information output from the store apparatus installed in the store is acquired by the user terminal, and the server can be accessed to specify that the output information has been acquired. An access from a user terminal is accepted by the server, and an access correspondence changing process for changing member occupancy information of a member who uses the user terminal of the access source is performed according to the accepted access.

  For this reason, the member of a website uses the store apparatus installed in the store in order to change the member occupation information. In addition, the user of the store apparatus registers as a member on the website in order to enjoy the change in the member occupation information based on the output information. As a result, the use of store devices in stores by website members can be effectively promoted, and the use of store devices in stores can be facilitated by effectively promoting member registration on websites by users of store devices. It is possible to provide a gaming system capable of improving the synergistic effect between membership registration on the website.

  (2) The member occupancy information change processing means further includes a value exchange change process for changing the member occupancy information in exchange for a value owned by the member (for example, a site point) (for example, a normal item by a member in an item shop) And processing for causing the avatar to wear the purchased normal item) (for example, steps S215 to S221 in FIG. 18, steps S222 to S229 in FIG. 19, and FIGS. 20A to 20E). The value exchange change process includes a process for changing member occupancy information in a first change mode (for example, a mode in which a normal item is worn by an avatar), and the access correspondence change process. As a second change mode different from the first change mode (for example, worn by an avatar) Performs processing for changing the membership occupation information in an embodiment) such that special item.

  According to such a configuration, the server performs the value exchange change process for changing the member occupation information in exchange for the value owned by the member, and the value exchange change process includes the first change mode. A process for changing member occupancy information is performed, and as an access correspondence change process, a process for changing member occupancy information is performed in a second change mode different from the first change mode.

  For this reason, in order to enjoy the change of the member occupation information in the second change mode different from the first change mode that can be enjoyed only by exchanging the value, the member must use the store apparatus. For this reason, scarcity can be given to the 2nd change mode. In addition, in order to enjoy the second change mode having such a rarity, the member must use the store apparatus. As a result, the use of the store apparatus by the member can be further promoted.

(3) The output information is output in different types from a plurality of types of store devices, or there are a plurality of types by outputting a plurality of types from one store device (for example, in step S703 in FIG. 23). As shown in the output information DB of FIG. 11, a different two-dimensional code 191 is output for each output condition).
The access means performs access capable of specifying the type of the output information (for example, step S161 and step S165 in FIG. 24),
The member occupancy information change processing means changes the change mode of the member occupancy information depending on the type of output information specified by the access accepted by the access accepting means (for example, as shown in the special item grant DB of FIG. 12). 26, a special item having a different item ID is assigned to each password included in the acquired two-dimensional code 191 in step S253, step S256, and step S261 of FIG. 26, and the special item assigned in step S264 of FIG. Is worn by avatars).

  According to such a configuration, access that can specify the type of output information is performed by the user terminal. Depending on the type of output information specified by the received access, the server changes the membership occupancy information in a different manner.

  For this reason, the member can enjoy the change of the member occupancy information in a change mode that differs depending on the type of the store apparatus from which the output information is acquired or the type of the acquired output information. As a result, motivation to acquire various types of output information can be obtained, so that the use of various types of store devices or the repeated use of one store device by a member can be promoted.

  (4) The member occupancy information change processing means changes according to the number of output information accepted by the access accepting means or a combination of types of output information accepted by the access accepting means. Process for changing the member occupation information in the form (for example, the premium of the item ID corresponding to the combination of the data numbers of the two-dimensional code 191 shown in the premium item grant DB of FIG. 13 in step S258 and step S261 of FIG. The item is assigned, and in step S264 in FIG. 26, the avatar wears the assigned premium item).

  According to such a configuration, the process for changing the member occupation information is performed in a change mode according to the number of received output information or a change mode according to the combination of the types of output information received. .

  For this reason, the member can enjoy the change of member occupation information in the change mode according to the number of acquired output information or the change mode according to the combination of the types of acquired output information. As a result, motivation to acquire a plurality of pieces of output information can be obtained, so that the use of the store apparatus by members can be promoted.

(5) The server further includes:
A change invalidating means for invalidating a change caused by the process based on the elapse of a predetermined validity period after the process for changing the member occupation information is performed by the member occupation information change processing means. For example, the data processing unit 210, the special item / premium item DB in FIG. 9, the avatar DB in FIG. 10, and the steps S281 to S283 in FIG. 31 are provided.

  According to such a configuration, the change by the process is invalidated based on the fact that a predetermined effective period has elapsed since the process for changing the member occupation information is performed by the server.

  For this reason, in order to continue the change of the member occupation information after the validity period has passed, the member must acquire the output information again using the store apparatus. As a result, the use of the store apparatus again by the member can be promoted.

(6) Character publishing means (for example, data processing unit 210, communication unit 260, etc.) that publishes on the website character information (for example, avatar) that is given to each member who has registered as a predetermined member and is changeable information. 18 (step S246 in FIG. 18), a server (for example, the website server 200), a store apparatus (for example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 700) installed in a store (for example, the game hall 30), and a member use A gaming system (e.g., avatar management system 10) comprising a user terminal (e.g., mobile terminal 100),
The user terminal is
Character acquisition means (for example, data related to the avatar before change (item ID of face, item ID of hairstyle, item ID of worn item, and item ID of possession item)) from the server , Data processing unit 110, wireless communication unit 160, steps S172 and S173 in FIG.
User terminal character output means (for example, the data processing unit 110, the infrared communication unit 180, and step S174 in FIG. 24) for outputting the pre-change character information acquired by the character acquisition means to the store apparatus;
The store apparatus is
Store apparatus character input receiving means (for example, payout control unit 765, step S711 in FIG. 30) for receiving input of pre-change character information output from the user terminal;
Processing for changing the character information before change received by the character input receiving means to character information after change (for example, data related to the avatar after change) according to the use of the store apparatus (for example, providing a special item) And character change processing means (for example, payout control unit 765, step S713 in FIG. 30, step S714) for performing the process of adding the given special item to the avatar's wearing item,
Store apparatus character output means (for example, payout control unit 765, step S617 in FIG. 30) for outputting the changed character information changed by the character change processing means to the user terminal;
The user terminal further includes:
User terminal character input receiving means (for example, the data processing unit 110, the infrared communication unit 180, step S177 in FIG. 24) for receiving the input of the changed character information output from the store apparatus;
Character transmitting means (for example, the data processing unit 110, the wireless communication unit 160, and step S178 in FIG. 24) that transmits the character information after change received by the user terminal character input receiving means to the server,
The server
Character receiving means (for example, the data processing unit 210, the communication unit 260, and step S273 in FIG. 29) for receiving the post-change character information transmitted from the user terminal is provided.
The character publishing means updates and discloses the pre-change character information of the member who uses the user terminal that is the transmission source of the post-change character information received by the character receiving means to the post-change character information (for example, Step S274 in FIG. 29 and Step S246 in FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, the pre-change character information is acquired from the server by the user terminal, and the acquired pre-change character information is output to the store apparatus. The store apparatus accepts input of the pre-change character information output from the user terminal, and performs a process of changing the pre-change character information that has been accepted to the post-change character information according to the use of the store apparatus. Then, the changed post-change character information is output to the user terminal.

  The user terminal receives an input of the changed character information output from the store apparatus, and transmits the changed character information after the input is received to the server. The server receives the post-change character information transmitted from the user terminal, and the pre-change character information of the member who uses the user terminal that is the source of the received post-change character information is included in the post-change character information. Updated and published.

  For this reason, the member of a website uses the store apparatus installed in the store in order to change the character information. In addition, the user of the store device registers as a member on the website in order to enjoy the change in the character information according to the use of the store device. As a result, the use of store devices in stores by website members can be effectively promoted, and the use of store devices in stores can be facilitated by effectively promoting member registration on websites by users of store devices. It is possible to provide a gaming system capable of improving the synergistic effect between membership registration on the website.

(7) The server further includes:
Update invalidation means (for example, the data processing unit 210, FIG. 9) that invalidates the update based on the elapse of a predetermined validity period since the character disclosure means updated the character information after change. A special item / premium item DB, an avatar DB in FIG. 10, and steps S281 to S283 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the update is invalidated based on the fact that a predetermined validity period has elapsed since the server updated the character information after the change.

  For this reason, in order to continue the update of the character information after the validity period has elapsed, the member must use the store apparatus again. As a result, the use of the store apparatus again by the member can be promoted.

(8) The store apparatus is a gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 700 and a slot machine),
The gaming system further includes:
A gaming device (for example, a card unit 600) that is provided corresponding to the gaming machine, performs processing for lending gaming media (for example, pachinko balls) by communicating with the gaming machine and can communicate with the user terminal. )
The store apparatus character input receiving means and the store apparatus character output means respectively input / output pre-change character information and post-change character information with the user terminal via the gaming device (for example, step of FIG. 24). S174, step S176, step S177, step S611 of FIG. 30, step S615, step S617).

  According to such a configuration, the input of the pre-change character information output from the user terminal is received via the gaming device by the gaming machine that is the store apparatus, and the changed character information after the change is It is output to the user terminal via the gaming device.

  Therefore, even if the gaming machine is not provided with a portion for directly inputting / outputting information to / from the user terminal, the gaming machine can communicate with the user terminal and the pre-change character information via a gaming device that can communicate with the user terminal. And the character information after change can be communicated. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the need to add a special configuration to the gaming machine other than the general configuration for communicating with the gaming device.

(9) A game server that publishes on a website member occupancy information, which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has registered as a predetermined member,
Access accepting means for accepting access capable of specifying that the output information from a user terminal used by a member who acquires output information output from a store apparatus installed in a store has been acquired;
Member occupancy information change processing means for performing access correspondence change processing for changing member occupancy information of a member who uses the access source user terminal according to the access accepted by the access accepting means.

  According to such a configuration, the use of the store device at the store by the website member can be effectively promoted, and the member registration at the website by the user of the store device can be effectively promoted at the store. It is possible to provide a gaming server capable of improving the synergistic effect between the use of the store apparatus and the member registration on the website.

(10) A game server having a character publishing means for publishing on a website character information which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has made a predetermined member registration.
The pre-change character information is acquired from the game server by the user terminal used by the member, and is output to the store device installed in the store. The store device receives input from the user terminal, Processing to change to character information after change is performed according to the use of the store device,
The post-change character information is output to the user terminal, the input is accepted from the store apparatus by the user terminal, and transmitted to the game server.
The gaming server is:
Character receiving means for receiving post-change character information transmitted from the user terminal,
The character publishing means updates and discloses the pre-change character information of the member who uses the user terminal that is the transmission source of the post-change character information received by the character reception means, to the post-change character information.

  According to such a configuration, the use of the store device at the store by the website member can be effectively promoted, and the member registration at the website by the user of the store device can be effectively promoted at the store. It is possible to provide a gaming server capable of improving the synergistic effect between the use of the store apparatus and the member registration on the website.

(11) For gaming, comprising a server having character disclosure means for publishing character information, which is information that can be changed and given to each registered member, on a website, and a store apparatus installed in the store A system,
The store apparatus is
Store apparatus character input receiving means for receiving input of pre-change character information acquired from the server by a user terminal used by a member and output from the user terminal;
Character change processing means for performing a process of changing the pre-change character information received by the character input reception means into post-change character information in accordance with the use of the store apparatus;
Store device character output means for outputting the changed character information changed by the character change processing means to the user terminal;
The server
Character receiving means that receives input from the store apparatus by the user terminal and receives post-change character information transmitted from the user terminal;
The character publishing means updates and discloses the pre-change character information of the member who uses the user terminal that is the transmission source of the post-change character information received by the character reception means, to the post-change character information.

  According to such a configuration, the use of the store device at the store by the website member can be effectively promoted, and the member registration at the website by the user of the store device can be effectively promoted at the store. It is possible to provide a gaming system capable of improving the synergistic effect between the use of the store apparatus and the member registration on the website.

(12) A server program executed by a server that publishes on the website character information, which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has performed a predetermined member registration, and is executed by a store apparatus installed in the store. A game program including a store device program,
The store apparatus program is:
Accepting input of pre-change character information obtained from the server by a user terminal used by a member and output from the user terminal;
Performing a process of changing the pre-change character information that has been accepted into the post-change character information according to the use of the store apparatus;
Outputting the changed character information after the change to the user terminal to the store device,
The server program is:
Receiving input from the store apparatus by the user terminal and receiving the changed character information transmitted from the user terminal;
The server executes the step of updating the character information before the change of the member who uses the user terminal that is the transmission source of the received character information after the update to the character information after the change and publishing it on the website.

  According to such a configuration, the use of the store device at the store by the website member can be effectively promoted, and the member registration at the website by the user of the store device can be effectively promoted at the store. It is possible to provide a game program capable of improving the synergistic effect between the use of the store apparatus and the member registration on the website.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their names and functions are the same, and therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

(Constitution)
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of an avatar management system 10 according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, avatar management system 10 includes a mobile terminal 100, a website server 200, a pachinko gaming machine 700, and a card unit 600.

  The website server 200 and the mobile terminal carrier server 500 are each connected to the Internet 520. The mobile terminal carrier server 500 can communicate with the mobile terminal 100 wirelessly using the antenna 510. Thereby, the portable terminal 100 and the website server 200 can communicate.

  In the game hall 30, game machines such as a pachinko gaming machine 700 and a slot machine are installed. The card unit 600 is provided for each pachinko gaming machine 700 and slot machine. Pachinko gaming machines 700 and gaming machines such as slot machines display and output a two-dimensional code 191 as output information on the variable display device 745 in accordance with the gaming situation.

  In addition to the above-described function of accessing and communicating with the website server 200, the mobile terminal 100 outputs 2 information as output information displayed on the display unit of the gaming machine such as the fluctuation display device 745 of the pachinko gaming machine 700. It has a function of acquiring the dimension code 191. Here, “accessing the server” means making a request for communication to the server.

  Furthermore, the portable terminal 100 has an application software execution function, a web page browsing function, and an electronic mail function. The mobile terminal 100 is a function that is not used in the present embodiment, but has a call function.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, mobile terminal 100 includes data processing unit 110, storage unit 120, data input unit 130, display unit 140, voice input / output unit 150, wireless communication unit 160, antenna 161, and the like. The infrared communication unit 180 and the camera unit 190 are included.

  The storage unit 120 includes a semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, or a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the data processing unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 100.

  The data input unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. The data input unit 130 receives data input from the user and transfers the input data to the data processing unit 110.

  The display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by other display devices such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 140 displays character data and image data received from data processing unit 110.

  The voice input / output unit 150 includes a microphone and a speaker. The voice input / output unit 150 converts the voice input from the outside into the microphone into an electric signal, passes it to the data processing unit 110, converts the electric signal from the data processing unit 110 into voice, and outputs it to the outside through a speaker. .

  The wireless communication unit 160 delivers a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 161 to the data processing unit 110 and causes the antenna 161 to output a signal to be transmitted from the data processing unit 110 to the other mobile terminal or server.

  The infrared communication unit 180 delivers a signal received by infrared from another device (for example, the card unit 600) to the data processing unit 110, receives a signal to be transmitted to another device from the data processing unit 110, and transmits it by infrared.

  The camera unit 190 images a subject such as the two-dimensional code 191, converts the captured image into image data, and outputs the converted image data to the data processing unit 110.

  The data processing unit 110 is configured by a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The data processing unit 110 includes a storage unit 120, a data input unit 130, a voice input / output unit 150, a wireless communication unit 160, an infrared communication unit 180, or a camera unit 190 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. Is input to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, the voice input / output unit 150, the wireless communication unit 160, or the infrared communication unit 180.

  In the present embodiment, portable terminal 100 may or may not include voice input / output unit 150.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 3, website server 200 includes a data processing unit 210, a storage unit 220, a data input unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 260.

  The storage unit 220 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM and a flash memory, a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM, and an external storage device such as a hard disk. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the data processing unit 210 to execute various functions of the website server 200.

  The data input unit 230 includes input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse. The data input unit 230 receives data input from a user such as an administrator of the website server 200 and passes the input data to the data processing unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured with an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display and an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 240 displays character data and image data received from data processing unit 210.

  The communication unit 260 delivers data received from the mobile terminal 100 or another server via the Internet 520 or other network to the data processing unit 210, and the data processing unit 210 passes the data via the Internet 520 or other network. Outputs data to be sent to 100 or another server.

  The data processing unit 210 is configured with an MPU. The data processing unit 210 processes the data input from the storage unit 220, the data input unit 230, or the communication unit 260 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and the storage unit 220, the display unit 240, or The data is output to the communication unit 260.

  The configuration of the mobile terminal carrier server 500 is the same as the configuration of the website server 200 described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front. Referring to FIG. 4, a pachinko gaming machine 700 is a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium. The pachinko gaming machine 700 is installed in the game hall (game shop) 30. A plurality of gaming machine installation islands in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side are provided in the gaming hall 30, and the pachinko gaming machine 700 is installed on such gaming machine installation islands. The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 700 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board described later). Is a structure including

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various parts attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7 includes a plurality of variable display areas, each of which displays a decorative design for presentation in a variable manner (also referred to as variable display or update display). A variation display device 745 is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of decorative designs for presentation that can be identified based on winning in the mouth 14) and for deriving and displaying the display result.

  In this embodiment, the variable display device 745 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and is configured such that decorative symbols are displayed and controlled in three display areas (decorative symbol display areas) of left, middle, and right. Yes.

  Further, in this embodiment, the big hit gaming state has been completed, and three consecutive chunks (the big hit gaming state occurs again during the probability fluctuation until the next time or the time reduction, and the big hit gaming state continues three times. The variable display device 745 controls display of the two-dimensional code 191 in which a password corresponding to the output condition is formed into a graphic pattern on the condition that a predetermined output condition such as the completion of the It is configured as follows.

  Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the symbol variation display is started (except for the temporary stop before the so-called re-variation).

  In this embodiment, symbols of numbers “0” to “9” are used as decorative symbols displayed in the three display areas of the variable display device 745. During the decorative pattern variation display (variation), “0” to “9” decorative symbols are displayed in numerical order.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 for variably displaying a special symbol as identification information is provided on the top of the variation display device 745. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers “0” to “99”, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display numbers such as “0” to “9” which are simplified. Since the display portion of the special symbol display 8 is small, the variation display mode and the display result of the variation display are difficult to see compared to the variation display device 745, so the player mainly pays attention to the variation display device 745.

  The variation display device 745 performs a variation display of a decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (for production) during the variation display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8. The variation display device 745 for performing the variation display of the decorative design is controlled by the effect control microcomputer of the effect control unit. The special symbol display 8 that displays the variation of the special symbol is controlled by a game control microcomputer of the game control unit.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the variable display device 745 uses a liquid crystal display device will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device 745 may be a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or FED (Field Emission Display). ), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix, LED (Light Emitting Diode) such as 7-segment LED, electroluminescence, and other image display type display devices such as a fluorescent display tube.

  At the bottom of the variable display device 745, a special symbol hold comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of holding memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A storage indicator 18 is provided. Every time there is an effective start prize, the display color of one display is changed. Then, every time the variable display of the special symbol display 8 is started, the display color of one display is restored. In this example, since the special symbol display 8 and the special symbol hold memory display 18 are provided separately, the number of hold memories can be displayed even during the variable display.

  In addition, a special symbol reserved storage display area including four display areas for displaying the number of reserved memories may be provided in the display area of the variable display device 745. Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is 4, but the upper limit value may be a larger value. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  Below the variable display device 745, a variable winning ball device 15 having a start winning port 14 is provided. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces in such a manner that it can be opened and closed. The movable piece of the variable winning ball device 15 is driven by the solenoid 16 to be in an open state for a predetermined period when an opening condition described later is satisfied. When the movable piece of the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), and the player is in an advantageous state (first state). . On the other hand, when the movable piece of the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (it is difficult to start winning), which is disadvantageous for the player (second state). It becomes. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board and detected by the start opening switch 14a.

  A specific occurrence that occurs when a specific display result (a jackpot symbol: for example, symbols “00” to “99” other than “-”) is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8 below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 using an opening / closing plate 20a that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 in a gaming state (a big hit gaming state) is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 20a. In the big hit game state, the open / close plate 20a is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player, and the big hit In a state other than the gaming state, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) that is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls that are won by the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) is detected by the V winning switch 22 and then detected by the count switch 23. The game ball that has entered the other area is detected by the count switch 23 as it is. On the back of the game board, a solenoid 21A for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided.

  In the case of the present embodiment, multiple types of big hits are provided as big hits. The big hit is usually a big hit and a probable big hit. It should be noted that, among the big hits, different symbols may be displayed on the special symbol display 8 depending on whether the probability big hit or the normal big hit. For example, the special symbol display 8 displays the symbols “40” to “79” when the probability big hit, and the special symbol display 8 displays the symbols “00” to “39” when the big hit is normal. It may be. In addition, the same symbol may be displayed on the special symbol display 8 at the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit. For example, the symbols “00” to “79” may be displayed on the special symbol display 8 regardless of whether the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided directly above the fluctuation display device 745. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state when the normal symbol is a winning symbol. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing to the gate 32, the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Although not shown in the drawing, the game board is provided with a plurality of winning holes, and winning of the game balls to the winning holes is detected by a winning hole switch. Each winning opening constitutes a winning area provided on the game board as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning. Decorative lamps blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board, and there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in below. In addition, speakers 27 as two sound output devices that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a ceiling frame lamp, a left frame lamp and a right frame lamp made of LEDs are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp, the left frame lamp, the right frame lamp, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 made up of an LED that is lit during prize ball payout is provided near the lower part of the left speaker 27, and when the supply ball is cut near the lower part of the right speaker 27. A ball-out lamp 52 made of an LED that is lit on is provided. In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 600 that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 700. Various light emitting means such as a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, a decoration lamp, a top frame lamp, a left frame lamp, and a right frame lamp are controlled to be lit (lamp control) by a lamp driver board. Further, sound generation control (sound control) from the speaker 27 is performed by an audio output board described later.

  The card unit 600 is provided corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 700. The card unit 600 includes a display unit 640 for displaying information related to the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the card unit 600, a card reader / writer 670 into which a prepaid card as a recording medium is inserted, an infrared communication unit 680 for transmitting and receiving infrared rays, and There is provided a money handling machine 690 that accepts money, which is the value of the value written on the prepaid card, and processes the money.

  Although not shown in the card unit 600, for example, an available display lamp that indicates whether or not the card unit 600 is in a usable state, and which side of the pachinko gaming machine 700 the card unit 600 corresponds to. A card unit lock for releasing the card unit 600 when inspecting mechanisms such as a linking table direction indicator indicating a card, a card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card is inserted into the card unit 600, and a card reader / writer 670. Is provided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700, a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to the player operating the ball striking operation handle 5 and launching a game ball to the gaming area 7 using the rotational force of the driving motor (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. If the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol indicator is displayed if the variation display of the special symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variation display). In FIG. 8, the variation display (variation) of the special symbol is started, and the variation display device 745 starts the variation display of the decorative symbol. If the special symbol variation display cannot be started, the reserved memory number for the special symbol storage memory indicator 18 is increased by one.

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the decorative symbol of the variation display device 745 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the stop symbol at the time of the stop becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), it shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the game state shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player as compared to a normal state other than the big hit game state. In a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), a special variable winning ball apparatus until a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins a big winning opening. 20 is opened. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period from when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins a big winning opening. In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state is continued for 15 rounds.

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variation display of the decorative symbol on the variation display device 745 are synchronized. Here, “synchronization” means that the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol display 8 stops displaying the big hit symbols (for example, symbols “00” to “99” other than “-”), the left, right and right decorative symbols are aligned on the variable display device 745. (For example, “222” or “777”) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, the fact that the left and right decorative symbols are aligned and displayed on the variable display device 745 is expressed as a big hit symbol (specific display result) of the decorative symbols being displayed.

  When the variable display device 745 is stopped and displayed in an odd number of decorative patterns (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) in the middle left and right (for example, “777”), the big hit game When the jackpot game state ends, the probability change state (probability fluctuation) as a special gaming state advantageous to the player who judges the jackpot with a higher probability (ratio) than the normal gaming state when the jackpot determination is made It is a state, also called a high probability state). That is, when the display result of the variation display device 745 becomes a special display result of the display results of the jackpot symbol, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probable change state. In this embodiment, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined that the probability is changed internally, and when the symbol change symbol is stopped as a stop symbol at the end of the decorative symbol variation display as described above (an odd number of symbols in the middle left and right are aligned) When the display is stopped and the decoration symbol is “123” or “357”, the transition is made to a certain change state as a predetermined transition condition is satisfied.

  As described above, among the decorative symbols “0” to “9”, an odd number of decorative symbols that cause a probability variation state is referred to as a probability variation symbol, and an even number of decorative symbols that do not cause a probability variation state is referred to as a non-probability variation symbol. . Further, the fact that the variable display device 745 is stopped and displayed in a state where the odd left and right decorative symbols are aligned is expressed as a display of a probabilistic variable symbol (special display result) of the decorative symbol.

  In this embodiment, when it is predetermined to make a probable big hit, control is performed so as to shift to a high probability state and to shift to a short time state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened. In that case, it is only necessary to set a time reduction flag separately from the probability change flag and reduce the variation time based on the time reduction flag. In addition, when changing the gaming state to the probable state, simply changing to a high probability state in which the probability that a special symbol or decorative symbol will be a big hit symbol is increased, the probability that a normal symbol will be a winning symbol, or a variable prize The probability that a normal symbol becomes a winning symbol without changing the state of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the ball device 15 and the change in the state of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball device 15 are set to the short time state (the short time flag is set). It is only necessary to execute the control based on the fact that the controlled state is controlled.

  For example, when it is a probable big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display device 8 and the variable display device 745 is satisfied). Transition to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled to be easy to do. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased as compared to the case where the high base state is not set. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased, and a state in which a start winning is easily made (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time-short state where the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time-short state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the special symbol time-short state where the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or decorative symbol is shortened. In the special symbol short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is increased (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is accelerated). As a result, it becomes easier to win a start (transition to a high base state), and the possibility that a big hit game is performed increases.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it becomes easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short state and special symbol short state). Transition to a state).

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. In this embodiment, the reach display mode (reach) means that the decorative symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped decorative symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol are displayed in a variable manner (variable display). And all or part of the decorative symbols are in a state of being variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, a decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that is a part of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right display regions among the left, middle, and right display regions in the variable display device 745. The display area of the display area is still in a variable display state, and all or a part of the display area is in a variable display while forming all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, a variable display) The variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the device 745, and the variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are aligned.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the fluctuation display device 745 are called reach effects. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design or the like)) or a background display mode (for example, a color or the like) of the variable display device 745 is displayed. May be changed.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the card unit 600 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 5, a pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a game control unit 710, an effect control unit 740, a payout control unit 760, various switches 730, various actuators 750, a variable display device 745, and a ball payout device. 765.

  The card unit 600 includes a control unit 610, an input unit 630, a display unit 640, a communication interface 660, a card reader / writer 670, an infrared communication unit 680, and a money handling machine 690.

  The game control unit 710 includes a basic circuit (corresponding to the game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program, and various switches 730 such as a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a count switch 23, and a prize port switch. Input driver circuit for supplying a signal from the basic circuit, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, and a solenoid 21A for switching a path in the special winning opening And an output circuit for driving the actuator 750 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit.

  The various switches 730 such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switch may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. The start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the various switches 730 of the winning port switch that perform winning detection are also winning detection means for detecting the winning of a game ball in the winning area. Even if a pass gate such as the gate 32 is used, a game ball enters the pass gate if the prize ball is paid out, and a switch (for example, a switch provided in the pass gate (for example, The gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means.

  The basic circuit includes a ROM that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM that serves as a work memory (a variation data storage unit that stores variation data), and a control operation according to the program. A game control microcomputer having a CPU to be executed is included. In this embodiment, the CPU refers to a central processing unit (a part excluding storage means such as ROM and RAM, I / O port 57, etc.) operating in accordance with a program in the basic circuit. Main processing and interrupt processing (timer interrupt processing) to be executed. The game control microcomputer refers to a portion of the basic circuit including a CPU, storage means such as ROM and RAM, an I / O port portion, etc., and each board (payout control portion 760 and effect control). Unit 740) transmits / receives various data to / from the microcomputer.

  In this embodiment, a ROM, a RAM serving as a storage means as a work memory, and an I / O port section are built in a game control microcomputer. That is, the game control microcomputer is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least a built-in RAM, and the ROM may be external or built-in.

  Since the CPU executes control according to the program stored in the ROM in the game control microcomputer, the game control microcomputer executes (or performs processing) below specifically. The CPU executes control according to the program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control unit 710. The game control means is realized by a basic circuit including a game control microcomputer.

  The RAM is a volatile storage means, and is a backup RAM that functions as a non-volatile storage means when a part or all of the RAM is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM is preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). . In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM is backed up.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 700 detects the backup power supply voltage, and when the detected voltage value continues below for a predetermined time and falls below a certain value, the fact that the power has been reduced is displayed on the variable display device 745 and a sound or lamp is displayed. You may provide the alerting | reporting means to alert | report. The backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination. In short, the backup power supply may be any power supply that can supply power so as to be able to store information related to gaming state such as information related to jackpots and information related to probability change during an instantaneous power failure or power failure.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer. The reset signal from the power supply board is also input to the reset terminal of the payout control microcomputer. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer become inoperative. Become. Accordingly, during the period when the reset signal is at a high level, an allowance signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer is output, and when the reset signal is at a low level, An operation stop signal for stopping the operations of the control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer is output. Note that a reset circuit may be included in each control board (including the game control unit 710), or a reset circuit is mounted on one or more of the plurality of control boards, from which a reset signal is sent to another You may make it supply to a control board.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has decreased to a predetermined value or less is input to the input port of the basic circuit via the payout control unit 760. In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of a RAM of a microcomputer such as a game control microcomputer is operated is input to the input port of the basic circuit.

  The clear signal is branched in the game control unit 710 and is also supplied to the effect control unit 740. The state of the clear signal input by the game control microcomputer via the input port may be output to the effect control unit 740 via the output port.

  The game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing effect control including display control, sound control, and lamp control to the effect control unit 740. The effect control unit 740 is equipped with electric component control means such as an effect control microcomputer that receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer via the relay board and performs display control on the variable display device 745. ing. Between the game control unit 710 and the effect control unit 740, eight signal lines and effect control INT as a strobe signal are used as parallel signal lines for transmitting an effect control command as an effect control signal as a parallel signal. One signal line for transmitting a signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the production control means (comprising a production control microcomputer and various processing circuits) included in the production control unit 740 etc. produces the production from the game control microcomputer via the relay board. The control command is received, and the display control of the variation display device 745 for variably displaying the decorative design is performed. The effect control means performs sound output control of the speaker 27 via the audio output board, display control of each lamp via the lamp driver board, and the like. In this embodiment, “effect control” refers to performing effects such as game effects by performing display control of the variable display device 745, sound output control of the speaker 27, and display control of each lamp. Say. In this embodiment, the effect control means includes an effect control microcomputer and various processing circuits (for example, a real-time clock) that perform display control of the variable display device 745, sound output control of the speaker 27, and display control of each lamp. And a backup power supply circuit and a speech synthesis IC).

  The effect control microcomputer responds to the effect control command in addition to control related to various display effects such as change display of the change display device 745, a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, a decoration lamp, a ceiling lamp, Control related to various effects including control of the left frame lamp and right frame lamp (lamp control) and game sound generation control (sound control) using the speaker 27 is performed. The effect control unit 740 is, for example, a processing device having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function in addition to the effect control microcomputer, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) for controlling the display of the variable display device 745. ), A character ROM for storing image data to be displayed on the variable display device 745 in advance, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) for expanding the image data generated by the VDP.

  When the game ball is launched into the game area, flows down the game area, and wins the start winning opening 14, the start opening switch 14a, which is one of the various switches 730, detects the winning game ball and sends a detection signal to the game. Output to the control unit 710. The game control unit 710 determines whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state using a random number on condition that the detection signal from the start port switch 14a is received, and produces an effect control command based on the determination result. The data is output to the control unit 740.

  The game control unit 710 controls the special symbol display 8 so as to variably display the special symbol. The effect control unit 740 controls the variable display device 745 to variably display the decorative symbols in accordance with the effect control command received from the game control unit 710. If it is determined in advance by the game control unit 710 that the big hit game state is to be generated, the game control unit 710 performs control to stop and display the special symbol big hit symbol (specific display result). The effect control command is output to the effect control unit 740. When receiving the effect control command to that effect, the effect control unit 740 controls the fluctuation display device 745 so as to stop display the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the game control unit 710 shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state). In the big hit game state, the game control unit 710 operates the special variable winning ball device 20 constituted by the big winning opening and the opening / closing plate 20a by operating the solenoid 21 which is one of the various actuators 750 to open the opening / closing plate 20a. In this way, the game ball is controlled to be in an open state in which a prize can be won, and the round is continued by changing the special variable prize ball device 20 between an open state and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won a predetermined number of times. .

  Upon receiving the detection signals output by the various switches 730 such as the start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the winning ports such as the start winning port 14 and the grand prize port, the game control unit 710 outputs a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls set according to the winning opening to the payout control unit 760.

  When the payout control command is received from the game control unit 710, the payout control unit 760 drives the ball payout device 765 in accordance with the payout control command to pay out the winning ball to the hitting ball supply tray 3.

  Next, a configuration of main control circuits in the card unit 600 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 700, the game control unit 710 performs game control for causing the game-related operations as described above. In the pachinko gaming machine 700, various signals such as a big hit signal, a start signal, and a probability change signal are output from the game control unit 710 to the card unit 600.

  The jackpot signal is a signal that can specify that a jackpot gaming state has occurred, and is in an active state during the jackpot gaming state. The start signal is a signal that can specify that the variable display (variable display) of the variable display device 745 has started, and becomes active every time variable display is started (variable display start). The probability changing signal is a signal that can specify that a probability variation state has occurred, and is in an active state during a period during the probability variation state.

  The card unit 600 receives a ball rental detection signal, an acquired ball detection signal, a return ball detection signal, and a checkout signal, in addition to the big hit signal, start signal, and probability change signal described above.

  The ball rental detection signal is a signal that can specify that the payout of the ball is detected, and is in an active state (for example, in a high level state each time the ball rental detection is detected by the ball rental detection switch. The same). The acquired ball detection signal is a signal that can specify that the above-described acquired ball has been detected, and becomes active every time an acquired ball is detected by the acquired ball detection switch. The return ball detection signal is a signal that can specify that the above-described return ball has been detected, and becomes active every time a return ball is detected by the return ball detection switch. The settlement signal is a signal that can specify that the above-described settlement has been performed, and becomes active when the return button is operated.

  In the card unit 600, the control unit 610 is provided with a control circuit including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

  The CPU reads out the control program stored in the ROM and executes various controls for operating the card unit 600 by executing the control program using the RAM as a work area. For the control executed by the CPU, the above-described lending control for lending balls, game information management control for managing various game information of the pachinko gaming machine 700, and an image to be displayed on the display unit 640 are instructed. Display control is included. When the CPU performs various effects display as will be described later, necessary data is read out according to conditions from a plurality of effects display data stored in the ROM, and image display control is performed for effect display based on the data. .

  The CPU receives various signals such as the above-described ball rental detection signal, acquisition ball detection signal, return ball detection signal, checkout signal, jackpot signal, start signal, and probability change signal, and based on these signals. A process for managing various game information related to the pachinko gaming machine 700 is performed.

  The display unit 640 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory), a character ROM, and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). The input unit 630 includes a touch panel configured on the LCD screen.

  VDP is an IC (integrated circuit) for image display. Display control data as command data for displaying an image is transmitted from the CPU to the VDP. The VDP reads necessary data from a character ROM in which image data is stored in order to display an image according to the received display control data. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the LCD according to the read data, and stores the image data in the VRAM. The image data in the VRAM is converted into R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals (RGB signals) and applied to the LCD. Thereby, various images such as various game information managed in the card unit 600 are displayed. An operation signal corresponding to the operation of the touch panel is given to the CPU via the VDP. The CPU performs control for displaying an image such as game information corresponding to the player's operation in accordance with an operation signal given from the touch panel.

  In the game hall 30, there is provided a hall management computer for managing various information such as game information for the entire game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 700 is installed. In addition, a plurality of gaming machine installation islands in which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 700 are arranged side by side are provided in the game hall 30, but each gaming machine installation island is arranged in each gaming machine installation island. An island management computer for managing various information such as game information is provided for all pachinko gaming machines 700.

  The card unit 600 is connected to the island management computer and the hall management computer so that data can be communicated. In card unit 600, control unit 610 has a data communication function of executing data communication software to perform data communication, and performs data communication with the island management computer and the hall management computer.

  All of the various game information managed in the card unit 600 is given to the island management computer in response to a request from the island management computer or periodically. Thereby, the island management computer manages various information such as game information for all the pachinko gaming machines 700 arranged on the gaming machine installation island. In addition, all of the various game information of the pachinko gaming machine 700 managed by each of the plurality of island management computers in the game hall 30 is received at the request of the hall management computer or periodically. Given to. Accordingly, the hall management computer manages various information such as game information for all the pachinko gaming machines 700 in the game hall 30. For example, the hall management computer stores game information of each pachinko gaming machine 700 separately for a predetermined period and manages various information.

  Various game information managed in the hall management computer is given to the card unit 600 through the island management computer in response to a request from the card unit 600.

  The card reader / writer 670 receives the prepaid card and outputs data such as the value recorded on the prepaid card to the control unit 610 and receives data such as the updated value received from the control unit 610 to receive the prepaid card. To record.

  Infrared communication unit 680 receives data from an external device (for example, portable terminal 100) using infrared rays, outputs the received data to control unit 610, and receives the data received from control unit 610 to an external device using infrared rays. Send.

  The money handling machine 690 receives money (banknotes and coins), specifies the received money amount, outputs data of the specified money amount to the control unit 610, and stores the received money inside.

  The card unit 600 receives a prepaid card from a player and corresponds to a predetermined amount from the value indicated by the prepaid data recorded on the prepaid card in response to an operation of a ball lending button provided on the pachinko gaming machine 700 ( For example, a value of 500 yen) is subtracted, and a ball lending operation signal instructing to pay out a game ball corresponding to the subtracted value is transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  When receiving the ball lending operation signal from the card unit 600, the payout control unit 760 drives the ball paying device 765 according to the ball lending operation signal to pay out the lending ball to the hitting ball supply tray 3.

  When the card unit 600 receives cash from the player, the card unit 600 additionally records the value indicated by the cash received in the prepaid card. The card unit 600 discharges the prepaid card in response to an operation of a return button provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700.

(Database)
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a member information DB (Database) stored in the storage unit 220 of the website server 200 in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, each member can use an avatar on the website by the website server 200. The user registers as a member to download an avatar application for changing the avatar based on the two-dimensional code output from the gaming machine or to change the avatar on the gaming machine, and to use the avatar. There is a need.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the member information DB is a DB for storing information related to members. In the member information DB, the user's name, sex, date of birth, blood type, constellation, mail address, site point, and combination unassigned data number are stored in association with the user's member ID.

  The site points are given according to the result of the mini game, for example, on the website by the website server 200, or given a predetermined number every month by continuing member registration.

  The unassigned data number is a data number that is not yet a target of the combination to which the premium item is assigned in the provision of the premium item for the combination of the item data numbers.

  For example, for a user whose member ID is “0001”, the name is “Taro Sato”, the gender is “male”, the date of birth is “November 22, 1970”, the blood type is “A” type, and the constellation is “ The member information DB indicates that “Scorpio”, the mail address is “sato @ abc”, the site point is “3070” point, and the unassigned data number is “1”.

  For the user with the member ID “0002”, the name is “Hanako Suzuki”, the gender is “female”, the date of birth is “August 4, 1971”, the blood type is “O” type, and the constellation is “ The member information DB indicates that the sign is Leo, the mail address is “suzuki @ def”, the site point is “1535”, and the unassigned data number is “3,1”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the face / hair DB stored in the storage unit 220 of the website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 7, the face / hair DB is a DB for storing data that can be used as the face and hairstyle of the avatar.

  In the face / hair DB, the name of the face or hairstyle and the image data file indicating the face or hairstyle are associated with an item ID that is uniquely assigned not only to the face and hairstyle but also to other items. The name is remembered.

  For example, the name “face (male) No. 12” and the file name “F012.jpg” of the image data are stored in association with the item ID “F012”. Also, the names “Face (female) No. 23”, “Hair (male) No. 98”, “Hair (female) No. 23” are associated with the item IDs “F123”, “H098”, and “H109”, respectively. 09 ”, and the file names“ F123.jpg ”,“ H098.jpg ”, and“ H109.jpg ”of the image data are stored.

  Note that the name “Face (Male) No. 12” is No. It means 12 male faces. Similarly, the names “face (female) No. 23”, “hair (male) No. 98”, and “hair (female) No. 09” are respectively No. 23 female faces, no. 98 male hairstyle, no. This means 09 female hairstyle.

  In addition, the initial “F” in the item ID means a face, and “H” means a hairstyle. The number “0” immediately after the initial of the item ID means male, and “1” means female. The last two digits of the item ID mean the number in each category.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the normal item DB stored in the storage unit 220 of the website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 8, the normal item DB is a DB for storing normal item data registered in the website server 200.

  In the normal item DB, a name of the normal item and a file name of image data indicating the normal item are stored in association with an item ID that is uniquely assigned to each normal item.

  For example, the name “clothes (upper, male) No. 01” and the image data file name “I1001.jpg” are stored in association with the item ID “I1001”. Further, the names “clothes (upper, male) No. 02”, “clothes (upper, male) No. 03”, and the image data file name “I1002” are associated with the item IDs “I1002” and “I1003”, respectively. .jpg "and" I1003.jpg "are stored.

  Further, the names “clothes (upper, female) No. 01”, “clothes (upper, female) No. 01”, and the image data file name “I1101” are associated with the item IDs “I1101” and “I1301”. .jpg "and" I1301.jpg "are stored.

  Also, the names “clothes (lower, male) No. 01”, “clothes (lower, female) No. 01”, and the image data file name “I2001” are associated with the item IDs “I2001” and “I2101”. .jpg "and" I2101.jpg "are stored.

  Also, the names “hat (male) No. 01”, “pet No. 01”, and image data file names “I4001.jpg”, “I8001.” Are associated with the item IDs “I4001” and “I8001”, respectively. “jpg” is stored.

  The name “clothes (upper, male) No. 01” It means the clothes for the upper body of 01 men. The name “clothes (upper, female) No. 01” is “No. It means clothes for the upper body of 01 women. The name “clothes (upper and cum) No. 01” is “No. 01 means unisex upper body clothes. The name “clothes (lower, male) No. 01” 01 means clothing for the lower body of a man. The name “clothes (bottom, female) No. 01” is “No. 01 means lower female clothing. The name "hat (male) No. 01" It means 01 male hat. The name "Pet No. 01" Means 01 pet.

  The initial “I” of the item ID means a normal item. The number “1” immediately after the initial of the item ID means clothing for the upper body, “2” means clothing for the lower body, “4” means hat, and “8” , Meaning pets. The number “0” after the first letter of the item ID means male and “1” means female. The last two digits of the item ID mean the number in each category.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the special item / premium item DB stored in the storage unit 220 of the website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 9, the special item / premium item DB is a DB for storing special items and premium items registered in the website server 200.

  The special item is an item given to a member in response to access based on the two-dimensional code 191 output from a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 700 or a slot machine. The premium item is an item given according to the combination of the types of the two-dimensional code 191 specified by access.

  Special items and premium items are made scarce by making them less likely to be given to members than normal items or by limiting the number of items distributed. Also, special items and premium items are different from normal items, such as comics, animations, special effects TV programs, special effects movies, and those in which their productions are adopted in game machines, entertainers and athletes, etc. An item worn by the character of a specific person.

  In the special item / premium item DB, a file of image data indicating the name of the special item or premium item, the special item or premium item, in association with the item ID uniquely assigned to each special item and premium item The name and the expiration date of the special item or premium item are stored.

  The expiration date is set for the special item and the premium item because these items are copyrighted works, and it is necessary to provide a copyright permission period such as a public transmission right and a transmission enabling right.

  For example, for a special item, the name “Character A's clothes (up and down, male)”, the image data file name “S3001.jpg”, and the expiration date “2008/12/31” are associated with the item ID “S3001”. Is memorized. Also, the names “character B clothes (up and down, male)”, “character C hat (woman)”, “character C hat (female)”, “S” are associated with the item IDs “S3002”, “S4001”, “S8001”, and “S9001”. "Character D Pet", "Animation E Background", Image Data File Names "S3002.jpg", "S4001.jpg", "S8001.jpg", "S9001.jpg", Expiration Date "2009/3/31" ”,“ 2009/6/30 ”,“ 2009/9/30 ”, and“ 2009/12/31 ”are stored.

  For the premium item, the name “Premium Item A”, the image data file name “P8001.jpg”, and the expiration date “2008/12/31” are stored in association with the item ID “P8001”. Further, the names “Premium Item B”, “Premium Item C”, “Premium Item D”, “Premium Item E” are associated with the item IDs “P8002”, “P8003”, “P8004”, and “P8005”, respectively. , Image data file names “P8002.jpg”, “P8003.jpg”, “S8004.jpg”, “P8005.jpg”, expiration dates “2009/3/31”, “2009/6/30”, “2009” / 9/30 "," 2009/12/31 "are stored.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the avatar DB stored in the storage unit 220 of the website server 200 in the present embodiment. With reference to FIG. 10, avatar DB is DB for memorize | storing the information regarding the avatar for every member.

  In the avatar DB, a face item ID, a hairstyle item ID, an item ID of a worn item, and an item ID of a possessed item are stored in association with the member ID.

  A wear item is an item that a member possesses and is worn by an avatar. The possessed item is an item that the member possesses and is not worn by the avatar.

  For example, in association with the member ID “0001”, the face item ID “F012”, the hairstyle item ID “H098”, the item IDs “I1001, I2001” of the worn items, and the item IDs “I1002, I1003, I4001” of the possessed items , I8001 ”is stored.

  Further, in association with the member ID “0002”, the face item ID “F123”, the hairstyle item ID “H109”, the item IDs “I1101, I2101” of the worn items, and the item IDs “I1301, P3001” of the possessed items are Remembered.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the output information DB stored in the effect control unit 740 of the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 11, the output information DB is a DB for storing data related to the two-dimensional code 191 output from a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  In the output information DB, an output condition that is a condition for outputting the two-dimensional code 191 in the game in association with a data number uniquely assigned to the two-dimensional code 191 output from the gaming machine, and the gaming machine The image data file name of the stored two-dimensional code 191 is stored.

  For example, the output condition “big hit gaming state end” and the two-dimensional code image data file name “syutsuryoku01.jpg” are stored in association with the data number “1”.

  Similarly, in association with the data numbers “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, the output conditions “end of probability change information”, “end of big hit gaming state triple end”, “number of rotations between big hits”, respectively. “1000 times”, “Premier effect occurrence”, and 2D code image data file names “syutsuryoku02.jpg”, “syutsuryoku03.jpg”, “syutsuryoku04.jpg”, “syutsuryoku05.jpg” are stored.

  The two-dimensional code 191 displayed in the two-dimensional code image data file with the two-dimensional code image data file name “syutsuryoku01.jpg” includes the password “ABCDEFGHIJ” as a graphic pattern.

  Similarly, the two-dimensional code 191 displayed in the two-dimensional code image data file of the two-dimensional code image data file names “syutsuryoku02.jpg”, “syutsuryoku03.jpg”, “syutsuryoku04.jpg”, “syutsuryoku05.jpg” , Passwords “BCDEFGHIJK”, “CDEFGHHIJKL”, “DEFGHHIJKLM”, and “EFGHHIJKLMN” are included in a graphic pattern.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the special item grant DB stored in the storage unit 220 of the website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 12, the special item grant DB is a DB for specifying a special item corresponding to the password included in the two-dimensional code 191 transmitted from the mobile terminal 100.

  In the special item grant DB, a password included in the two-dimensional code 191 and a password given to the password are assigned to the data number uniquely assigned to the two-dimensional code 191 output from the gaming machine. The item ID of the special item is stored.

  For example, the password “ABCDEFGHIJ” and the item ID “S3001” of the special item are stored in association with the data number “1”. Similarly, in association with the data numbers “2”, “3”, “4”, and “5”, the passwords “BCDEFGHIJK”, “CDEFGHHIJKL”, “DEFGHHIJKLM”, “EFGHHIJKLMN”, and special item items, respectively. IDs “S3002”, “S4001”, “S8001”, and “S9001” are stored.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the premium item grant DB stored in the storage unit 220 of the website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 13, the premium item grant DB is a DB for specifying a premium item corresponding to a combination of data numbers of the two-dimensional code 191 corresponding to the password transmitted from the mobile terminal 100.

  In the premium item grant DB, an item ID of a premium item assigned to the combination is stored in association with a combination of data numbers uniquely assigned to the two-dimensional code 191 output from the gaming machine. .

  For example, the item ID “P8001” of the premium item is stored for the combination of the data numbers “1 + 2”. Similarly, item IDs “P8002”, “P8003”, “P8004”, “P8005” of premium items are stored for combinations of data numbers “1 + 4”, “2 + 3”, “3 + 5”, “4 + 5”. .

(Member registration)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of each of the web browser process executed by the mobile terminal 100 and the application download process executed by the website server 200 in the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 14, first, in mobile terminal 100, in step S <b> 101, data processing unit 110 of mobile terminal 100 determines whether or not the designation of the URL of the member registration page has been accepted.

  The URL is specified by selecting a link attached to another web page or an e-mail, or by directly inputting the URL into the mobile terminal 100.

  When it is determined that the designation of the URL of the member registration page is not accepted (when NO is determined in step S101), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the processes after step S105.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the designation of the URL of the member registration page has been accepted (when it is determined YES in step S101), in step S102, the data processing unit 110 displays the membership of the website server 200 indicated by the designated URL. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to access the registration page. Here, “accessing a web page” means requesting transmission of a web page.

  In the website server 200, in step S201, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the member registration page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the member registration page (when NO is determined in step S201), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S205.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the member registration page has been accessed (YES in step S201), in step S202, the data processing unit 210 transmits the member registration page to the accessed mobile terminal 100. The communication unit 260 is controlled.

  Here, “send a page” is to send hypertext data for displaying a web page described in a markup language such as HTML (HyperText Markup Language).

  In portable terminal 100, in step S103, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the member registration page from website server 200, and controls display unit 140 to display the received member registration page. To do.

  FIG. 15 is a display screen diagram at the time of member registration displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 15A, the member registration page displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 100 in step S103 of FIG. 14 includes “member registration page”, which is the name of this web page, at the top. In the following steps, a name input field, a gender selection field, a date of birth input field, a blood type selection field, a constellation selection field, an e-mail address input field, and an operation for transmitting the input contents to the website server 200 The “Register” button is displayed.

  The user uses the data input unit 130 of the mobile terminal 100 to input necessary items on this member registration page. Here, the name is “Taro Sato”, the sex is “Male”, the date of birth is “11/11/11”, the blood type is “A”, the constellation is “Scorpio”, and the email address is “sato @ abc” Is entered.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when necessary items are input by the user on the member registration page and the “register” button is operated, the data processing unit 110 is input to the member registration page for member registration in step S <b> 104. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to transmit the necessary information to the website server 200.

  In the website server 200, in step S203, the data processing unit 210 controls the communication unit 260 to receive member registration input information from the mobile terminal 100.

  In step S204, the data processing unit 210 issues a new member ID, and the issued member ID and the name, sex, date of birth, blood type, constellation, and mail based on the received member registration input information. The address is registered in the member information DB of the storage unit 220 described with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S205, the data processing unit 210 reads the avatar application described later with reference to FIG. 24 stored in the storage unit 220, and adds the member ID registered in the member information DB in step S204 to the read avatar application. The communication unit 260 is controlled to register and transmit the avatar application to the mobile terminal 100.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S105, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the avatar application from website server 200, and stores the received avatar application in storage unit 120.

  Proceeding to FIG. 15, the avatar application download page shown in FIG. 15B is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100 before receiving the avatar application. Referring to FIG. 15B, the avatar application download page receives “avatar application download page” which is the name of this web page at the top, and avatar special items and premium items at the following stages. Displays a sentence that an avatar application is necessary, a sentence that prompts the user to operate the “start” button to start downloading, and a “start” button that starts download of the avatar application.

  When the “start” button is operated by the user, the mobile terminal 100 starts receiving the avatar application. Then, after receiving the avatar application, the avatar application download page shown in FIG. 15C is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100.

  Referring to FIG. 15C, the avatar application download page has an “avatar application download page” that is the name of this web page at the top, and an avatar that download of the avatar application is completed at the following stage. Starting the application and reading the two-dimensional code 191 displayed on the gaming machine can receive special items and premium items of the avatar, can access the My Avatar page, and can perform operations related to the avatar, and “Http://sankyo-fever.co.jp/mobile/myavatar.html?id=0001”, which is a link for accessing the My avatar page, is displayed.

(My avatar page)
FIG. 16 is a first flowchart showing a flow of each of the web browser process executed by mobile terminal 100 and the avatar operation process executed by website server 200 in the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 16, first, in mobile terminal 100, in step S <b> 106, data processing unit 110 of mobile terminal 100 determines whether or not the designation of the URL of the My avatar page including the member ID at the end is accepted. . The My avatar page is a menu screen for customizing an avatar for each member.

  Since the designation of the URL has been described in step S101 in FIG. 14, the repeated description will not be repeated. Here, the designation of the URL is also made by selecting the link on the avatar download page in FIG.

  When it is determined that the designation of the URL of the My avatar page is not accepted (when NO is determined in Step S106), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the process after Step S108.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the specification of the URL of the My avatar page is accepted (when YES is determined in step S106), in step S107, the data processing unit 110 displays the website indicated by the URL including the specified member ID. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to access the My avatar page of the member with the member ID of the server 200.

  In the website server 200, in step S206, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the My avatar page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the My avatar page (when NO is determined in step S206), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S207.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the My avatar page has been accessed (YES in step S206), in step S207, the data processing unit 210 determines that the member My of the member ID included at the end of the received URL. The avatar page is generated, and the communication unit 260 is controlled to transmit the generated My avatar page to the mobile terminal 100 that has accessed the avatar page.

  Here, generation of the My avatar page will be described. The My avatar page includes the name, age, blood type, constellation, site point, and avatar image of the member with the member ID. Therefore, the data processing unit 210 reads the member's name, date of birth, blood type, constellation, and site point from the member information DB of the storage unit 220 shown in FIG. Calculate the age based on the date of birth.

  Here, from the member information DB in FIG. 6, the name “taro”, the date of birth “1987/11/22”, the blood type “A”, the constellation “Scorpio”, the site point, of the member with the member ID “0001” “3070” points are read. Then, the age “20” is calculated based on “2008/4/15” which is the date of today and the date of birth read out.

  Further, the data processing unit 210 reads the item ID of the member's face, the item ID of the hairstyle, and the item ID of the wearing item from the avatar DB of the storage unit 220 shown in FIG. The file name of the image data corresponding to the read face and hair item ID is read from the face / hair DB of the storage unit 220, and the normal item DB shown in FIG. 8 and the special item / premium item DB shown in FIG. Then, the file name of the image data corresponding to the item ID of the read wear item is read, and the read face, hairstyle and image data of the wear item of each file name are read from the storage unit 220, and the read face, hairstyle The avatar image is generated by combining the image data of the wear item.

  Here, the face item ID “F012”, the hairstyle item ID “H098”, and the item ID “I1001, I2001” of the wearing item of the member with the member ID “0001” are read from the avatar DB of FIG. Then, from the face / hair DB of FIG. 7, the image data file names “F012” and “H098” of the face “face (male) No. 12” and the hairstyle “hair (male) No. 98” are stored. F012.jpg "and" H098.jpg "are read out, and the items of the wear items" clothes (upper, male) No. 01 "and" clothes (lower, male) No. 01 "are stored in the normal item DB of FIG. The file names “I1001.jpg” and “I2001.jpg” of the image data of the IDs “I1001” and “I2001” are read, and the image data of the read file names are read from the storage unit 220 and read. The image data is combined to generate an avatar image.

  Then, the data processing unit 210 reads the read name, blood type, constellation and site point, calculated age, and generated avatar image according to the layout of the My avatar page indicated by the HTML data of the My avatar page. Arrange and generate My avatar page.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S108, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the My avatar page from website server 200 and controls display unit 140 to display the received My avatar page. To do.

  FIG. 17 is a display screen diagram when changing avatars displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 17A, in the My avatar page displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in step S108 of FIG. 16, “My avatar”, which is the name of this web page, is shown at the top. In the next row, the name of the member and the statement that the member is welcomed to access this page, the image of the avatar, the right side of the image of the avatar, the age, blood type and constellation of the member, the avatar In the next stage of the image, the site point of the member, the “Change My Bag” link, which is a link to the My Bag page for changing the avatar, and the Item Shop page for purchasing the Avatar item. “Sell Item” link, which is a link to the “Item Shop” link, an item sale page for selling Avatar items Link is displayed.

  Here, the member's name is “taro”, the age is “20 years old”, the blood type is “A type”, the constellation is “Scorpio”, and the site point is “3070 pt” on the My avatar page.

(Change of avatar clothes)
Next, changing clothes of an avatar will be described. Returning to FIG. 16, in step S109, the data processing unit 110 determines whether or not the “change clothes (My bag)” link is selected on the My avatar page of FIG.

  If it is determined that the “change clothes” link is not selected (NO in step S109), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the processes in and after step S112.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the “change clothes” link is selected (YES in step S109), in step S111, the data processing unit 110 accesses the member's My bag page corresponding to the My avatar page. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled. The My bag page is a web page that displays an avatar's possession item for each member.

  In the website server 200, in step S208, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the My bag page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the My bag page (when NO is determined in step S208), the data processing unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the processes after step S211.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the My bag page has been accessed (YES in step S208), in step S209, the data processing unit 210 has the member ID of the member included in the end of the received URL. The item ID of the item is read from the avatar DB shown in FIG.

  In step S211, the data processing unit 210 reads the file name of the image data corresponding to the item ID of the possessed item read in step S209 from the normal item DB in FIG. 8 and the special item / premium item DB in FIG. The communication unit 260 reads the image data of the file name from the storage unit 220, generates a My bag page including the image data of the possessed item, and transmits the generated My bag page to the accessed mobile terminal 100. Control.

  Here, the item ID “I1002, I1003, I4001, I8001” of the member possessed by the member ID “0001” is read from the avatar DB of FIG. 10, and the possessed item “clothes ( File name “I1002” of the image data corresponding to the item IDs of “upper, male) No. 02”, “clothes (upper, male) No. 03”, “hat (male) No. 01”, “pet No. 01” .jpg "," I1003.jpg "," I4001.jpg ", and" I8001.jpg "are read out, and the image data of the read file name is read out from the storage unit 220 and indicated by the HTML data of the My bag page. A My bag page including the read image data is generated according to the layout of the My bag page.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S112, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the My bag page from website server 200, and controls display unit 140 to display the received My bag page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 17, referring to FIG. 17B, the My bag page displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in step S <b> 112 of FIG. 16 is the name of this web page at the top. In “My bag”, the number of items owned by the member and the image indicated by the image data of the possessed items are displayed in the following level.

  Here, on the My bag page, “4” is displayed as the number of items possessed by the member, and images of two upper-body clothes for men, a hat for men, and a pet are displayed as images of the possessed items.

  Returning to FIG. 16, in step S113, the data processing unit 110 determines whether an image of any item has been selected on the My bag page of FIG.

  If it is determined that no image of any item has been selected (NO in step S113), data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the process in step S115 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that an image of any item has been selected (YES in step S113), in step S114, the data processing unit 110 accesses a member avatar confirmation page corresponding to the My bag page. Then, the wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to transmit the item ID of the item of the selected image. The avatar confirmation page is a web page for confirming the changed avatar.

  Here, since “clothes (upper, male) No. 03” of the item ID “I1003” is selected on the My bag page, the item ID “I1003” is the member ID “0001” added to the end of the URL. At the same time, it is transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the website server 200.

  In the website server 200, in step S212, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the avatar confirmation page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the avatar confirmation page (when NO is determined in step S212), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S214.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is access to the avatar confirmation page (when YES is determined in step S212), in step S213, the data processing unit 210 stores the item of the received item ID as shown in FIG. The possessed item corresponding to the member ID of the member in the avatar DB of the unit 220 is changed from the possessed item to the worn item and stored.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the image of the item “clothes (upper, male) No. 03” of the item ID “I1003” is selected, it is included in the possessed items of the member of the member ID “0001” The stored item ID “I1003” is changed to a worn item and stored.

  Next, in step S214, the data processing unit 210 generates an avatar confirmation page including an image of an avatar wearing the item worn by the member with the member ID, and the generated avatar confirmation page is displayed on the mobile terminal 100 that has accessed the data. The communication unit 260 is controlled to transmit.

  Here, generation of the avatar confirmation page will be described. Since the generation of the avatar image is the same as the process described in step S207, the overlapping description will not be repeated.

  Here, in addition to the item ID of the wearing item described in step S207, the item ID “I1003” newly changed and stored in the wearing item is read. Further, in addition to the file name of the image data described in step S207, the image data of the item ID “I1003” of the wearing item “clothes (upper, male) No. 03” from the normal item DB of FIG. The file name “I1003.jpg” is read out. The read image data of the file name is read from the storage unit 220, and the read image data is combined to generate an avatar image.

  And the data processing part 210 arrange | positions the image | video of the produced | generated avatar according to the layout of the avatar confirmation page shown with the HTML data of an avatar confirmation page, and produces | generates an avatar confirmation page.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S115, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the avatar confirmation page from website server 200, and controls display unit 140 to display the received avatar confirmation page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 17, referring to FIG. 17C, the avatar confirmation page displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100 in step S <b> 115 of FIG. 16 includes the avatar image and the avatar image from the top. Are displayed, a “OK” button for inputting that the avatar is acceptable, and a “return” button for returning to the previous screen.

  FIG. 18 is a second flowchart showing a flow of each of the web browser process executed by portable terminal 100 and the avatar operation process executed by website server 200 in the present embodiment.

(Avatar release)
FIG. 19 is a third flowchart showing the flows of the web browser process executed by mobile terminal 100 and the avatar operation process executed by website server 200 in the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 18, first, in mobile terminal 100, in step S <b> 145, data processing unit 110 of mobile terminal 100 determines whether or not the designation of the URL of the avatar public page is accepted. The avatar release page is a web page for releasing avatars of a plurality of members. Since the designation of the URL has been described in step S101 in FIG. 14, the repeated description will not be repeated.

  If it is determined that the designation of the URL of the avatar public page has not been accepted (NO in step S145), data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the process after step S147.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the designation of the URL of the avatar public page is accepted (when YES is determined in step S145), in step S146, the data processing unit 110 displays the avatar public page of the website server 200 indicated by the URL. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to access.

  In the website server 200, in step S245, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the avatar public page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the avatar public page (when NO is determined in step S245), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S246.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is access to the avatar public page (when YES is determined in step S245), in step S246, the data processing unit 210 generates and accesses the avatar public page of the received URL. The communication unit 260 is controlled to transmit the generated avatar public page to the mobile terminal 100.

  Here, the avatar release page will be described. A plurality of avatar public pages are prepared, and different URLs are associated with each other. Each avatar release page includes images of a plurality of member avatars. The user can view various avatars by browsing these avatar public pages.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S147, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the avatar public page from website server 200, and controls display unit 140 to display the received avatar public page. To do.

(Purchase item)
Next, purchase of an avatar item will be described. FIG. 20 is a display screen diagram when purchasing an avatar item displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 20 (A), this My avatar page is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 17 (A), and therefore, repeated description will not be repeated.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in step S116, the data processing unit 110 determines whether or not the “item shop” link is selected on the My avatar page of FIG.

  If it is determined that the “item shop” link has not been selected (NO in step S116), data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the process in step S118 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the “item shop” link has been selected (YES in step S116), in step S117, the data processing unit 110 accesses the item shop page of the member corresponding to the My avatar page. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled. The item shop page is a web page for purchasing items for each member.

  In the website server 200, in step S215, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the item shop page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the item shop page (when NO is determined in step S215), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S217.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is access to the item shop page (YES in step S215), in step S216, the data processing unit 210 returns the member site of the member ID included at the end of the received URL. Points are read from the member information DB shown in FIG.

  In step S217, the data processing unit 210 controls the communication unit 260 to transmit the item shop page including the site point read in step S216.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S118, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the item shop page from website server 200 and controls display unit 140 to display the received item shop page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 20, with reference to FIG. 20B, the item shop page displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 100 in step S118 of FIG. 18 has the name of this web page at the top. In the “Item Shop” section, links to the member's site points and each category of items are displayed.

  Here, on the item shop page, as a link to each category, in the large category “beauty”, in the category “face”, “hair” link, in the large category “fashion”, in the categories “casual”, “mode”, The links “category” “pet” and “background” are displayed in the “business” link and the large category “pet / background”.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in step S <b> 119, the data processing unit 110 determines whether any category is selected on the item shop page of FIG.

  If it is determined that no category has been selected (NO in step S119), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the processes in and after step S122.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any category is selected (YES in step S119), in step S121, the data processing unit 110 selects the category of the selected category of the member corresponding to the item shop page. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to access another page. The category-specific page is a page for selecting an item from items in the category.

  Here, the category “casual” of the large category “fashion” is selected, and the category-specific page of the “casual” category of the member ID “0001” is accessed.

  In the website server 200, in step S218, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the category-specific page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the category-specific page (when NO is determined in step S218), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S221.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an access to the category-specific page (YES in step S218), in step S219, the data processing unit 210 displays the member site of the member ID included at the end of the received URL. Points are read from the member information DB shown in FIG.

  In step S221, the data processing unit 210 controls the communication unit 260 to transmit the category-specific page including the site point read in step S219.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S122, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the category-specific page from website server 200, and controls display unit 140 to display the received category-specific page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 20, with reference to FIG. 20C, the category-specific page displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100 in step S <b> 122 of FIG. 18 is displayed on this web page at the top. The name of the category of the item, the current site point of the member, images of a plurality of items included in the category, and a site point necessary for purchasing the item are displayed in the following column.

  In this case, the category-specific pages include the image of the item and “380 pt” of the upper body clothes for men and the image of the upper body of the men and “240 pt” as site points necessary for purchasing the item. , And images of the upper body clothes for men and “680 pt”, and images of the lower body clothes for men and “320 pt”, and images of the sandals and “180 pt”, and clothes for the lower body of men And an image of a set of shoes and “720pt” are displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 19, in step S123, data processing unit 110 determines whether any item has been selected on the category-specific page in FIG.

  If it is determined that no item is selected (NO in step S123), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the process after step S125.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any item has been selected (YES in step S123), in step S124, the data processing unit 110 purchases the selected item of the member corresponding to the category page. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to access the confirmation page and transmit the item ID of the selected item. The purchase confirmation page is a page for confirming the purchase of the selected item.

  Here, the upper body clothes for men of 380pt and the sandals of 180pt are selected, and the purchase confirmation page of the member with the member ID “0001” for confirming the purchase of these two items is accessed.

  In website server 200, in step S222, data processing unit 210 of website server 200 determines whether or not the purchase confirmation page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the purchase confirmation page (when NO is determined in step S222), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S225.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the purchase confirmation page has been accessed (YES in step S222), in step S223, the data processing unit 210 displays the member site of the member ID included at the end of the received URL. Points are read from the member information DB shown in FIG.

  In step S224, the site point necessary for purchasing the item with the received item ID is subtracted from the member site point read in step S223, and the site point of the member after purchase in the case of purchase is calculated.

  Here, since the site point of the member is 3070 pt and the site points necessary for the purchase of the selected item are 180 pt and 380 pt, the site point of the member after purchase is 3070− (180 + 380) = It is calculated as 2510pt.

  Next, in step S225, the communication unit 260 is controlled to transmit a purchase confirmation page including the site point of the member read in step S223 and the site point after purchase calculated in step S224.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S125, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the purchase confirmation page from website server 200, and controls display unit 140 to display the received purchase confirmation page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 20, with reference to FIG. 20D, the purchase confirmation page displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100 in step S125 of FIG. The name of the category of the item to be purchased, in the following section, the current site point of the member, the site point after purchase if purchased, the image of the item confirmed to be purchased and the site point required for the purchase, and A “Purchase” button is displayed for inputting purchase information.

  Here, the purchase confirmation page includes “fashion / casual” as the name of the web page, “3070 pt” as the current site point of the member, “2510 pt” as the site point of the member after purchase, and purchase confirmation As an image of the item to be purchased and a site point necessary for the purchase, an image of the sandals and “180 pt” and an image of the upper body clothes for men and “380 pt” are displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 19, in step S126, the data processing unit 110 determines whether or not the “Purchase” button has been operated on the purchase confirmation page of FIG.

  If it is determined that the “Purchase” button has not been operated (NO in step S126), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the processes in and after step S128.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the “Purchase” button has been operated (YES in step S126), in step S127, the data processing unit 110 accesses the purchase completion page of the member corresponding to the purchase confirmation page. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to transmit the item ID of the selected item. The purchase completion page is a page indicating that the purchase of the selected item is completed.

  In the website server 200, in step S226, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the purchase completion page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the purchase completion page (when NO is determined in step S226), the data processing unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the processes after step S229.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the purchase completion page has been accessed (YES in step S226), in step S227, the data processing unit 210 adds the item with the received item ID to the end of the received URL. It is additionally stored in the possessed item of the avatar DB of FIG.

  Next, in step S228, the data processing unit 210 subtracts the site point necessary for purchasing the item with the item ID from the site point of the member in the member information DB of FIG. Calculate points.

  Here, as in step S224, the member's site point is 3070pt, and the site points necessary for purchase of the selected item are 180pt and 380pt. Therefore, the member site point after purchase is 3070- (180 + 380). = 2510 pt.

  In step S229, the data processing unit 210 controls the communication unit 260 to transmit a purchase completion page including the site point after purchase calculated in step S228.

  In portable terminal 100, in step S128, data processing unit 110 controls wireless communication unit 160 to receive the purchase completion page from website server 200, and controls display unit 140 to display the received purchase completion page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 20, with reference to FIG. 20E, the purchase completion page displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in step S128 of FIG. 19 is the name of this web page at the top. In the “item shop”, the number of items owned by the member after purchase, a sentence indicating appreciation for the purchase, and the site points of the member after purchase are displayed in the following column.

  Here, “6” is displayed as the number of possessed items of the member after purchase and “2510 pt” is displayed as the site point of the member after purchase on the purchase completion page.

(Sale of items)
Next, the sale of items will be described. FIG. 21 is a fourth flowchart showing a flow of each of the web browser process executed by portable terminal 100 and the avatar operation process executed by website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 21, first, in step S131, the data processing unit 110 determines whether or not the “sell item” link is selected on the My avatar page of FIG.

  FIG. 22 is a display screen diagram when selling an avatar item displayed on the display unit of portable terminal 100 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 22 (A), this My avatar page is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 21, when it is determined that the “sell item” link has not been selected (NO in step S131), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the processes in and after step S133.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the “sell item” link is selected (YES in step S131), in step S132, the data processing unit 110 accesses the item sale page of the member corresponding to the My avatar page. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to do so. The item sale page is a web page for selling items for each member.

  In the website server 200, in step S231, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the item sale page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the item sale page (when NO is determined in step S231), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S233.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the item shop page has been accessed (YES in step S231), in step S232, the data processing unit 210 owns the member having the member ID included at the end of the received URL. The item ID of the item is read from the avatar DB shown in FIG.

  In step S233, the data processing unit 210 reads the file name of the image data corresponding to the item ID of the possessed item read in step S232 from the normal item DB in FIG. 8 and the special item / premium item DB in FIG. The communication unit 260 reads the image data of the file name from the storage unit 220, generates an item sale page including the image data of the possessed item, and transmits the generated item sale page to the accessed mobile terminal 100. Control.

  Here, the item ID “I1002, I1003, I4001, I8001” of the member possessed by the member ID “0001” is read from the avatar DB of FIG. 10, and the possessed item “clothes ( File name “I1002” of the image data corresponding to the item IDs of “upper, male) No. 02”, “clothes (upper, male) No. 03”, “hat (male) No. 01”, “pet No. 01” .jpg "," I1003.jpg "," I4001.jpg ", and" I8001.jpg "are read out, and the image data of the read file name is read out from the storage unit 220 and indicated in the HTML data of the item sale page. An item sale page including the read image data is generated in accordance with the layout of the item sale page to be read.

  In the portable terminal 100, in step S133, the data processing unit 110 controls the wireless communication unit 160 to receive the item sale page from the website server 200 and controls the display unit 140 to display the received item sale page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 22, with reference to FIG. 22B, the item sale page displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100 in step S133 of FIG. 21 is the name of this web page at the top. “Sell Item”, the number of items owned by the member, the image indicated by the image data of the possessed item, and the number of site points obtained when the item is sold are displayed in the following column.

  Here, the item sale page shows “4” as the number of items owned by the member, and the image of the possessed item and the site point obtained when the item is sold, the upper body clothes for one of the two men And “720 pt”, and the image of the other male upper body and “680 pt”, as well as the male hat and “250 pt”, and the pet and “540 pt”.

  Returning to FIG. 21, in step S134, the data processing unit 110 determines whether an image of any item is selected on the item sale page of FIG.

  If it is determined that no image of any item has been selected (NO in step S134), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the process after step S136.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that an image of any item has been selected (YES in step S134), in step S135, the data processing unit 110 accesses the member sale confirmation page corresponding to the item sale page. Then, the wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to transmit the item ID of the item of the selected image. The sale confirmation page is a web page for confirming items to be sold.

  Here, since “pet No. 01” of the item ID “I8001” is selected on the item sale page, the item ID “I8001” is added to the mobile terminal 100 together with the member ID “0001” added to the end of the URL. To the website server 200.

  In the website server 200, in step S234, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the sale confirmation page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the sale confirmation page (when NO is determined in step S234), the data processing unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing after step S237.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the sale confirmation page has been accessed (YES in step S234), in step S235, the data processing unit 210 displays the member site of the member ID included at the end of the received URL. Points are read from the member information DB shown in FIG.

  In step S236, the site point obtained when the item with the received item ID is sold is added to the member site point read in step S235, and the member site point after sale is calculated when the item is sold. To do.

  Here, since the site point of the member is 3070 pt and the site point obtained when the selected item is sold is 540 pt, the site point of the member after sale is calculated as 3070 + 540 = 3610 pt. The

  Next, in step S237, the communication unit 260 is controlled to transmit the sale confirmation page including the site point of the member read in step S235 and the site point after sale calculated in step S236.

  In the portable terminal 100, in step S136, the data processing unit 110 controls the wireless communication unit 160 to receive the sale confirmation page from the website server 200 and controls the display unit 140 to display the received sale confirmation page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 22, with reference to FIG. 22C, the sale confirmation page displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 100 in step S136 of FIG. 21 is the name of this web page at the top. “Sell Item”, below the current site point of the member, the site point after sale if sold, the image of the item confirmed to be sold and the site point obtained when selling the item, In addition, a “Sell” button is displayed for inputting the fact of sale.

  Here, in the sale confirmation page, “3070pt” is the current site point of the member, “3610pt” is the site point of the member after the sale in the case of sale, the image of the item to be confirmed for sale and the item are sold. Pet images and “540 pt” are displayed as site points that are sometimes obtained.

  Returning to FIG. 21, in step S141, the data processing unit 110 determines whether or not the “Sell” button has been operated on the sale confirmation page of FIG.

  If it is determined that the “Sell” button has not been operated (NO in step S141), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the processes in and after step S143.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the “Sell” button has been operated (YES in step S141), in step S142, the data processing unit 110 accesses the member's sale completion page corresponding to the sale confirmation page, The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to transmit the item ID of the selected item. The sale completion page is a page indicating that the sale of the selected item has been completed.

  In the website server 200, in step S241, the data processing unit 210 of the website server 200 determines whether or not the sale completion page has been accessed.

  When it is determined that there is no access to the sale completion page (when NO is determined in step S241), the data processing unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process after step S244.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the sale completion page has been accessed (YES in step S241), in step S242, the data processing unit 210 adds the item with the received item ID to the end of the received URL. It deletes from the possession item of the avatar DB of FIG. 10 of the member of the member ID contained.

  Next, in step S243, the data processing unit 210 adds the site point obtained when the item with the item ID is sold to the site point of the member in the member information DB of FIG. Calculate site points for.

  Here, as in step S236, the member site point is 3070pt, and the site point obtained when the selected item is sold is 540pt. Therefore, the member site point after sale is calculated as 3070 + 540 = 3610pt. Is done.

  In step S244, the data processing unit 210 controls the communication unit 260 to transmit the sale completion page including the site point after sale calculated in step S243.

  In the portable terminal 100, in step S143, the data processing unit 110 controls the wireless communication unit 160 to receive the sale completion page from the website server 200 and controls the display unit 140 to display the received sale completion page. To do.

  Proceeding to FIG. 22, referring to FIG. 22D, the sale completion page displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in step S143 of FIG. 21 is the name of this web page at the top. “Sell Item”, the number of items owned by the member after sale, a sentence indicating gratitude for sale, and the site points of the member after sale are displayed in the following column.

  Here, on the sale completion page, “3” is displayed as the number of possessed items of the member after sale, and “3610 pt” is displayed as the site point of the member after sale.

  In the present embodiment, not only normal items purchased using points, but also special items and premium items given with a two-dimensional code 191 from gaming machines can be sold, It can be converted.

(Grant of special items / premium items)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the two-dimensional code output process executed by the effect control unit 740 of the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the present embodiment. This two-dimensional code output process is a process executed as a subroutine of a process for controlling the effects on the variable display device 745 and the speaker 27 in the pachinko gaming machine 700 performed by the effect control unit 740.

  Referring to FIG. 23, in pachinko gaming machine 700, in step S701, CPU of effect control unit 740 uses a two-dimensional code based on a command from game control unit 710, a flag set by effect control unit 740, and the like. It is determined whether an output condition for outputting 191 is satisfied. In step S702, the CPU of the effect control unit 740 determines whether the output condition is satisfied based on the determination result in step S701.

  When it is determined that the output condition is satisfied (when YES is determined in step S702), in step S703, the CPU of the effect control unit 740, as shown by the fluctuation display device 745 of the pachinko gaming machine 700 in FIG. The 2D code image data file having the 2D code image data file name stored in the output information DB described in FIG. 11 corresponding to the established output condition is read from the ROM of the effect control unit 740 and read 2 Control is performed so that the image of the two-dimensional code 191 indicated by the dimension code image data file is displayed on the variable display device 745.

  For example, when “big hit gaming state” is established as the output condition, an image of the two-dimensional code 191 indicated by the image data file having the two-dimensional code image data file name “syutsuryoku01.jpg” is displayed.

  Similarly, when the output conditions are “probability change end”, “big hit gaming state triple end”, “big hit number of revolutions 1000 times”, and “premier effect occurrence”, respectively, the two-dimensional code image data file name An image of the two-dimensional code 191 indicated by the image data files “syutsuryoku02.jpg”, “syutsuryoku03.jpg”, “syutsuryoku04.jpg”, and “syutsuryoku05.jpg” is displayed.

  When it is determined that the output condition is not satisfied (when NO is determined in step S702), and after step S703, the CPU of the effect control unit 740 executes the process to be executed as a caller of the two-dimensional code output process. Return to processing.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a flow of the avatar application executed by the mobile terminal 100 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 24, when the avatar application is activated in portable terminal 100, first, in step S151, data processing unit 110 controls display unit 140 to display a menu screen.

  FIG. 25 is a display screen diagram at the time of reading a two-dimensional code with the avatar application displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 25A, in the menu screen displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in step S151 of FIG. 24, “Avatar application”, which is the name of this application program, Next, as a menu, a “1.2 dimensional code reading” link for starting the reading of the two-dimensional code 191 for receiving the special item / premium item, and “2” for starting the process of depositing the avatar in the gaming machine. .. "Avatar is deposited with gaming machine" link, "3. Avatar is returned from gaming machine" link to start processing to return avatar from gaming machine, "4. Exit" link to terminate the avatar application, and A text prompting selection of one of the links is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S152, the data processing unit 110 in the portable terminal 100 operates the “two-dimensional code reading” link by the player on the menu screen of FIG. It is determined whether or not to start reading the code 191 has been selected. If it is determined that reading of the two-dimensional code 191 is not selected (NO in step S152), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the process in step S171.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the start of reading the two-dimensional code 191 is selected (YES in step S152), in step S153, the data processing unit 110 activates the camera function, and the camera unit 190 captures the image. The display unit 140 is controlled to display the displayed image.

  Proceeding to FIG. 25, referring to FIG. 25 (B), on the screen of the avatar application during the reading of the two-dimensional code, the “avatar application”, which is the name of this application program, is shown at the top, A text indicating that the two-dimensional code is being read and an image taken by the camera unit 190 are displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S154, the data processing unit 110 determines whether or not the mobile terminal 100 is moved by the player and the image being captured includes the two-dimensional code 191. Here, the captured two-dimensional code 191 is displayed on a display unit such as a fluctuation display device 745 of a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 700. When it is determined that the two-dimensional code 191 is not included in the captured image (when NO is determined in step S154), the data processing unit 110 repeats the process of step S154.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the two-dimensional code 191 is included in the captured image (when YES is determined in step S154), the data processing unit 110 is indicated by the captured two-dimensional code 191 in step S161. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to include the password and the member ID registered in the avatar application at the end of the item reception URL stored in advance in the avatar application and access the item reception URL.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a flow of item provision processing executed by the website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 26, in website server 200, first, in step S251, data processing unit 210 determines whether or not an item receipt URL has been accessed.

  If it is determined that the item receiving URL is not accessed (NO in step S251), the data processing unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process in step S263.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the item reception URL has been accessed (YES in step S251), in step S252, the data processing unit 210 stores the memory shown in FIG. 12 corresponding to the password included in the URL. The data number stored in the special item granting DB of the unit 220 is stored in association with the member ID included in the URL as the unassigned data number of the member information DB of the storage unit 220 shown in FIG.

  Next, in step S253, the data processing unit 210 reads the item ID corresponding to the password included in the URL from the special item assignment DB shown in FIG.

  In step S254, the data processing unit 210 reads the file name and expiration date of the image data of the item ID read in step S253 from the special item / premium item DB shown in FIG.

  Next, in step S255, the combination of the data number of the premium item grant DB shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the combination unassigned data number stored in the member information DB of FIG. 6 corresponding to the member ID included in the URL. It is judged whether it is done.

  When it is determined that the combination of the data numbers of the premium item grant DB is not stored in the unassigned data number (when NO is determined in step S255), the data processing unit 210 reads in step S253 in step S256. The item ID of the special item is additionally stored as a possessed item corresponding to the member ID included in the URL of the avatar DB in FIG.

  Next, in step S257, the data processing unit 210 reads out the image data of the file name read out in step S254 from the storage unit 220, and includes an image of the special item indicated by the image data and an expiration date of the special item. The communication unit 260 is controlled to transmit the received page to the mobile terminal 100 that has accessed. Thereafter, the data processing unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S263.

  For example, when the password “ABCDEFGHIJ” included in the two-dimensional code 191 is received, the item ID “S3001” corresponding to this password “ABCDEFGHIJ” is read from the special item grant DB of FIG. 12 and the special item of FIG. The file name “S3001.jpg” and the expiration date “2008/12/31” of the image data of the special item “clothes of character A (upper and lower, male)” corresponding to this item ID “S3001” from the premium item DB The image data of the file name “S3001.jpg” is read from the storage unit 220, and the image of the special item “character A's clothes (upper and lower, male)” indicated by the image data and the expiration date “2008/12 / An item receipt page including “31” is generated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the combination of the data numbers of the premium item grant DB is stored in the data number not assigned with the combination (when YES is determined in step S255), in step S258, the data processing unit 210 sets the combination to the combination. The corresponding item ID is read from the premium item grant DB in FIG.

  Next, in step S259, the data processing unit 210 reads the file name and expiration date of the image data of the item ID read in step S258 from the special item / premium item DB shown in FIG.

  Next, in step S261, the data processing unit 210 corresponds the item ID of the special item read in step S253 and the item ID of the premium item read in step S258 to the member ID included in the URL of the avatar DB in FIG. It is additionally stored as a possessed item.

  In step S262, the data processing unit 210 reads the image data of the file name read in steps S254 and S259 from the storage unit 220, and the special item and premium item images respectively indicated by the image data and the special item. And the communication part 260 is controlled to transmit the item receipt page containing the expiration date of the said premium item to the portable terminal 100 which has accessed. Thereafter, the data processing unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S263.

  For example, when the password “ABCDEFGHIJ” included in the two-dimensional code 191 is received when “2” is stored as the combination unassigned data number, the password “ABCDEFGHIJ” is stored in the special item granting DB of FIG. The data number “1” stored in correspondence with is stored as a combination unassigned data number, so that the combination unassigned data number becomes “2, 1”, and this password “ The item ID “S3001” corresponding to “ABCDEFGHIJ” is read out, and the image data of the special item “clothes of character A (upper and lower, male)” corresponding to this item ID “S3001” from the special item / premium item DB of FIG. File name "S3001.jpg" and expiration date "2008/12/31" Since the combination “1 + 2” of the data number of the premium item grant DB of FIG. 13 is stored in the combination unassigned data number “2, 1”, the combination “1 + 2” is stored from the premium item grant DB. The corresponding item ID “P8001” is read out, the file name “P8001.jpg” and the expiration date “2008/12/31” of the premium data “Premium Item A” of the item ID “P8001” are read out, The image and expiration date of the special item “Character A's clothes (upper and lower, male)” and the expiration date “2008/12/31” and the premium item “Premium item A” and the expiration date “2008/12” indicated by the read image data. An item receipt page including “/ 31” is generated.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S162, the data processing unit 110 determines whether the item receiving page transmitted in step S257 or step S262 in FIG. 26 is received from the website server 200 in step S162. to decide. If it is determined that the item receipt page has not been received (NO in step S162), data processing unit 110 repeats the process in step S162.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the item receipt page has been received (YES in step S162), in step S163, the data processing unit 110 controls the display unit 140 to display the received item receipt page.

  FIG. 27 is a display screen diagram when a special item in the avatar application displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present embodiment is given. Referring to FIG. 27A, the item receipt page transmitted from website server 200 to portable terminal 100 in step S257 of FIG. 26 and displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in step S163 of FIG. , From the top, a sentence indicating gratitude for acquiring and accessing the two-dimensional code 191, a sentence that includes the name of the special item to be granted and giving the special item, an image of the special item, the special item A “wear now” button is displayed for entering the expiration date and the fact that the granted special item is to be worn immediately.

  Here, on the item receiving page, a sentence that character A's clothes (learned) are given as a sentence to give a special item, a special item image, a character A clothes image, and a special item The expiration date “2008/12/31” of the clothing of the character A is displayed as the expiration date.

  FIG. 28 is a display screen diagram when a special item and a premium item in the avatar application displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in the present embodiment are given. Referring to FIG. 28A, the item receipt page transmitted from the website server to mobile terminal 100 in step S262 of FIG. 26 and displayed on display unit 140 of mobile terminal 100 in step S163 of FIG. From the top, a sentence showing appreciation for acquiring and accessing the two-dimensional code 191, a sentence that includes the name of the special item to be granted and giving the special item, an image of the special item, the validity of the special item The expiration date, a “wear now” button for entering that the given item is to be worn immediately, a sentence that the premium item is granted based on the combination of the data numbers, an image of the premium item, the The expiration date of the premium item and the “wear now” button similar to the above are displayed.

  Here, on the item receiving page, as a sentence indicating that a special item is to be added, a sentence indicating that a character B's clothes (cloak) is provided, as an image of the special item, an image of the character B's clothes, a special item's As an expiration date, the expiration date “2009/3/31” of the clothing of character B, a sentence that a premium item A (sword) is given as a sentence that a premium item is given, a premium that is an image of the premium item The expiration date “2008/12/31” of the premium item A is displayed as the expiration date of the item A (sword) and the premium item.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S164, it is determined whether or not the “wear now” button has been operated on the item receipt page shown in FIG. 27A or 28A displayed in step S163.

  If it is determined that the “wear now” button has not been operated (NO in step S164), data processing unit 110 repeats the process in step S164.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the “wear now” button has been operated (YES in step S164), in step S165, the data processing unit 110 displays the member ID registered in the avatar application and the item. The item ID is included at the end of the URL of the item wear page stored in advance in the avatar application, and the wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to access the item wear page.

  Proceeding to FIG. 26, in step S263, the data processing unit 210 determines whether or not the item wearing page has been accessed. When it is determined that the item wearing page is not accessed (when NO is determined in step S263), the data processing unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of step S251.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the item wearing page has been accessed (YES in step S263), in step S264, the data processing unit 210 sets the item ID of the received item to the URL of the avatar DB in FIG. The stored item is changed from the possessed item corresponding to the member ID included in the item to be stored.

  In step S265, the data processing unit 210 generates an item wear page including an image of an avatar who wears the member's wear item of the member ID, and transmits the generated item wear page to the accessed mobile terminal 100. The communication unit 260 is controlled to do so. Thereafter, the data processing unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of step S151.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S <b> 166, the data processing unit 110 determines whether an item wear page has been received from the website server 200. If it is determined that the item wearing page has not been received (NO in step S166), data processing unit 110 repeats the process in step S166.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the item wear page has been received (when YES is determined in step S166), in step S167, the data processing unit 110 controls the display unit 140 to display the received item wear page. Thereafter, the data processing unit 110 returns the process to be executed to the process of step S151.

  Proceeding to FIG. 27, referring to FIG. 27 (B), the item wear page displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in step S167 of FIG. An image of the avatar wearing the given special item, a text confirming whether the avatar is acceptable, an “OK” button for inputting that the avatar is acceptable, and “return” for returning to the menu screen A button is displayed.

  Proceeding to FIG. 28, referring to FIG. 28 (B), the item wear page displayed on display unit 140 of portable terminal 100 in step S167 of FIG. From the top, on the image of the avatar wearing the given special item and premium item, the text confirming whether the avatar is acceptable, the “OK” button for entering that the avatar is acceptable, and the menu screen A “return” button for returning is displayed.

(Deposit and return of avatars to gaming machines)
Returning to FIG. 24, in step S171 in the portable terminal 100, the data processing unit 110 operates the “deposit avatar in gaming machine” link by the player on the menu screen of FIG. It is determined whether or not to start the process of depositing the avatar into the gaming machine is selected. If it is determined that the start of the process of depositing the avatar in the gaming machine is not selected (NO in step S171), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be performed to the process of step S175.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the process of depositing the avatar to the gaming machine is selected (YES in step S171), the data processing unit 110 registers in the avatar transmission request and the avatar application in step S172. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to transmit the registered member ID to the website server 200.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a flow of avatar transmission / reception processing executed by website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 29, in website server 200, in step S <b> 271, data processing unit 210 determines whether an avatar transmission request and a member ID are received from portable terminal 100.

  When it is determined that the avatar transmission request and the member ID are not received (when NO is determined in step S271), the data processing unit 210 advances the process to be performed to the process of step S273.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the avatar transmission request and the member ID have been received (when YES is determined in step S271), in step S272, the data processing unit 210 receives the received member ID from the avatar DB illustrated in FIG. Data related to the avatar (face item ID, hairstyle item ID, item ID of the worn item, and item ID of the possessed item) is read, and the communication unit 260 is controlled to return the read data related to the avatar to the portable terminal 100. To do.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S <b> 173 in the mobile terminal 100, the data processing unit 110 determines whether data related to the avatar is received from the website server 200. If it is determined that it has not been received (NO in step S173), data processing unit 110 repeats the process in step S173.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the data related to the avatar has been received (when YES is determined in step S173), in step S174, the data processing unit 110 determines the data related to the avatar and the member ID registered in the avatar application. The infrared communication unit 180 is controlled to transmit to the pachinko gaming machine 700 via the card unit 600.

  In the card unit 600, when the control unit 610 of the card unit 600 receives the data related to the avatar and the member ID from the portable terminal 100 by the infrared communication unit 680, the data related to the avatar and the member ID are transmitted to the pachinko game via the interface 660. To the payout control unit 760 of the machine 700.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the flow of the avatar change process executed by the payout control unit 760 of the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 30, in pachinko gaming machine 700, in step S711, CPU of payout control unit 760 determines whether data relating to an avatar and member ID are received from portable terminal 100 via card unit 600. To do.

  When it is determined that the data related to the avatar and the member ID are not received (when NO is determined in step S711), the CPU of the payout control unit 760 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S713.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the data related to the avatar and the member ID have been received (YES in step S711), in step S712, the CPU of the payout control unit 760 performs the payout control on the received data related to the avatar and the member ID. The data is stored in the RAM of the unit 760.

  Next, in step S713, the CPU of the payout control unit 760 determines whether a condition for changing the avatar is satisfied. The conditions for changing the avatar are, for example, the same conditions as the output conditions described in the output information DB of FIG.

  When it is determined that the condition for changing the avatar is not satisfied (when NO is determined in step S713), the CPU of the payout control unit 760 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S715.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition for changing the avatar is established (YES in step S713), in step S714, the CPU of the payout control unit 760 sets the avatar item data stored in the RAM as a wearing item. The item ID of a special item corresponding to the established condition is added. Moreover, if there is a wearing item for a use that overlaps with the added special item, the item ID of the wearing item is changed and stored in the possessed item. The special item according to the established condition is, for example, the same item as the special item of the item ID of the special item grant DB in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in the portable terminal 100, in step S175, the data processing unit 110 operates the “return avatar from the gaming machine” link by the player on the menu screen of FIG. It is determined whether or not to start the process of returning the avatar from the gaming machine is selected. When it is determined that the start of the process of returning the avatar from the gaming machine is not selected (NO in step S175), the data processing unit 110 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S179.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the process of returning the avatar from the gaming machine is selected (YES in step S175), the data processing unit 110 registers in the avatar return request and the avatar application in step S176. The infrared communication unit 180 is controlled to transmit the registered member ID to the pachinko gaming machine 700 via the card unit 600.

  In the card unit 600, when the control unit 610 of the card unit 600 receives the avatar return request and the member ID from the mobile terminal 100 by the infrared communication unit 680, the avatar return request and the member ID are sent to the pachinko game via the interface 660. To the payout control unit 760 of the machine 700.

  Proceeding to FIG. 30, in the pachinko gaming machine 700, in step S715, the CPU of the payout control unit 760 determines whether or not the avatar return request and the member ID are received from the portable terminal 100 via the card unit 600. .

  If it is determined that the avatar return request and the member ID are received (YES in step S715), in step S716, the CPU of the payout control unit 760 receives the received member ID and the member ID stored in the RAM. Are the same.

  When it is determined that the avatar return request and the member ID are not received (when NO is determined at step S175), and when it is determined that the receiving member ID is different from the stored member ID (NO at step S716). ), The CPU of the payout control unit 760 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the receiving member ID and the stored member ID are the same (YES in step S716), in step S717, the CPU of the payout control unit 760 stores data relating to the avatar stored in the RAM. Is transmitted to the portable terminal 100 via the card unit 600.

  In the card unit 600, when the control unit 610 of the card unit 600 receives the data related to the avatar from the pachinko gaming machine 700, the control unit 610 controls the infrared communication unit 680 to transmit the data related to the avatar to the portable terminal 100 by infrared rays.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S <b> 177, in the mobile terminal 100, the data processing unit 110 determines whether the infrared communication unit 180 has received data related to the avatar from the pachinko gaming machine 700 via the card unit 600. To do. If it is determined that it has not been received (NO in step S177), data processing unit 110 repeats the process in step S177.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that data related to the avatar has been received (when YES is determined in step S177), in step S178, the data processing unit 110 receives the received data related to the avatar and the member registered in the avatar application. The wireless communication unit 160 is controlled to transmit the ID to the website server 200. Thereafter, the data processing unit 110 returns the process to be executed to the process of step S151.

  Proceeding to FIG. 29, in the website server 200, in step S <b> 273, the data processing unit 210 determines whether or not the data related to the avatar and the member ID are received from the portable terminal 100. If it is determined that it has not been received (NO in step S273), the data processing unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process in step S271.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the data related to the avatar and the member ID are received (YES in step S273), in step S274, the data processing unit 210 receives the received member ID of the avatar DB shown in FIG. The data related to the avatar is updated and stored with the received data related to the avatar. Thereafter, the process to be executed is returned to the process of step S271.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S179, the data processing unit 110 determines whether or not the user has selected to end the avatar application by operating the “end” link in step S179. If it is determined that the end of the avatar application has not been selected (NO in step S179), the data processing unit 110 returns the process to be executed to the process in step S151.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the end of the avatar application has been selected (YES in step S179), the data processing unit 110 ends the avatar application.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a flow of item invalidation processing executed by the website server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 31, in website server 200, in step S281, data processing unit 210 stores special items stored as worn items and possessed items corresponding to all member IDs of the avatar DB shown in FIG. Among items and premium items, a search is made for items for which the expiration date stored in the special item / premium item DB of FIG. 9 has already passed.

  If it is determined that there is no special item or premium item whose expiration date has already passed (when NO is determined in step S281), the data processing unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of step S281.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a special item or premium item whose expiration date has already passed (when YES is determined in step S281), in step S283, the data processing unit 210 has already passed the expiration date. The item is deleted from the avatar DB of FIG.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As described in step S153 and step S154 of FIG. 24, the portable terminal 100 outputs a pachinko gaming machine 700 installed in the game hall 30 and a gaming machine such as a slot machine according to the output condition. A two-dimensional code 191 in which the password is patterned is obtained. As described in step S161 and step S165 of FIG. 24, the mobile terminal 100 accesses the website server 200 so that it can be specified that the two-dimensional code 191 in which the password is patterned is acquired.

  As described in step S251 and step S263 of FIG. 26, the website server 200 accepts access from the mobile terminal 100. As described in the avatar DB of FIG. 10 and steps S256, S261, and S264 of FIG. 26, the member who uses the mobile terminal 100 of the access source according to the access accepted by the website server 200. As a process for changing the avatar, a special item having an item ID corresponding to the password included in the two-dimensional code 191 is given, and a process for causing the avatar to wear the given special item is performed.

  For this reason, members of the website use pachinko gaming machines 700 installed in the game hall 30 and gaming machines such as slot machines to change the avatar. Further, users of gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the slot machine register as members on the website in order to enjoy the change of the avatar based on the two-dimensional code 191 including the password.

  As a result, it is possible to effectively promote the use of pachinko gaming machines 700 and slot machines, etc., at the game hall 30 by members of the website, as well as webs by users of pachinko gaming machines 700 and slot machines. By effectively promoting membership registration on the site, the synergistic effect between the use of gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the slot machine in the game hall 30 and the membership registration on the website can be improved.

  (2) As described in steps S215 to S221 in FIG. 18, steps S222 to S229 in FIG. 19, and FIGS. 20A to 20E, the website server 200 further provides site points owned by the members. As a process for changing the avatar in exchange, a process of accepting the purchase of the normal item by the member at the item shop and causing the avatar to wear the purchased normal item is performed. As a process to change the avatar in exchange for the site point, a process for changing the avatar is performed in a manner that is normally worn by the avatar, and according to the password included in the two-dimensional code As the process for changing the avatar, the process for changing the avatar is performed in such a manner that the avatar is worn as a special item different from the normal item.

  For this reason, the avatar changes in a mode in which a special item is worn by an avatar, which is different from a mode that can be enjoyed simply by exchanging with a site point that is worn by the avatar. In order to enjoy the game, members must use pachinko gaming machines 700 and gaming machines such as slot machines. For this reason, it is possible to give rarity to an aspect that is worn by an avatar as a special item. In addition, in order to enjoy such a rare aspect that the avatar is a special item, the member must use a pachinko gaming machine 700 and a gaming machine such as a slot machine. . As a result, the use of pachinko gaming machines 700 and gaming machines such as slot machines by members can be further promoted.

  (3) As described in step S161 and step S165 of FIG. 24, the mobile terminal 100 performs access that can specify the type of the two-dimensional code 191 in which the password is patterned. Included in the special item grant DB of FIG. 12 and the two-dimensional code 191 specified by the website server 200 by the received access as described in step S253, step S256, step S261, and step S264 of FIG. The manner in which the avatar changes depends on the type of password to be used.

  For this reason, the member can enjoy the change of the avatar in the change aspect which changes with kinds of the acquired two-dimensional code 191 by which the password was pattern-formed. As a result, motivation to acquire various types of two-dimensional codes 191 can be obtained, so that it is possible to promote repeated use of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines by members.

  (4) The premium item granting DB in FIG. 13 and the two-dimensional code in which the password is converted into a graphic pattern accepted by the website server 200 as described in steps S258, S261, and S264 in FIG. As a process for changing the avatar in a change mode according to the combination of types, a premium item of an item ID corresponding to the combination of the data numbers of the two-dimensional code 191 is given, and the awarded premium item is worn by the avatar Processing is performed.

  For this reason, the member can enjoy the change of the avatar in the change aspect according to the combination of the kind of the acquired two-dimensional code 191. As a result, motivation to acquire a plurality of two-dimensional codes 191 can be obtained, and the use of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines 700 and slot machines by members can be promoted.

  (5) As described in the special item / premium item DB in FIG. 9, the avatar DB in FIG. 10, and steps S <b> 281 to S <b> 283 in FIG. 31, the website server 200 performs processing for changing the avatar. The special item or premium item for which the expiration date has passed is deleted from the avatar DB based on the expiration of the expiration date determined in advance, thereby invalidating the change due to the processing.

  For this reason, in order to continue the change of the avatar after the expiration date has passed, the member again uses a pachinko gaming machine 700 and a gaming machine such as a slot machine, and the password is patterned 2 The dimension code 191 must be acquired. As a result, the use of the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the gaming machine such as the slot machine by the member can be promoted.

  (6) As described in Step S172 and Step S173 of FIG. 24, the mobile terminal 100 uses the data relating to the avatar before the change from the website server 200 (face item ID, hairstyle item ID, item ID of the worn item, And the item ID of the possessed item). As described in step S174 of FIG. 24, the website server 200 outputs the acquired data relating to the avatar before the change to a pachinko gaming machine 700 and a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As described in step S711 in FIG. 30, the game machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the slot machine accepts input of data related to the avatar before change output from the portable terminal 100. As described in step S713 and step S714 in FIG. 30, the data related to the avatar before the change in which the input is accepted by the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the slot machine according to the use of the gaming machine is changed. As a process for changing the data related to the avatar, a process is performed in which a special item corresponding to the established avatar change condition is added to the item worn by the avatar. As described in step S617 in FIG. 30, the changed avatar data is output to the mobile terminal 100 by the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the gaming machine such as the slot machine.

  As described in step S177 in FIG. 24, the portable terminal 100 accepts input of data related to the changed avatar output from the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the gaming machine such as the slot machine. As described in step S <b> 178 in FIG. 24, the mobile terminal 100 transmits data related to the changed avatar that is accepted as input to the website server 200.

  As described in step S <b> 273 of FIG. 29, the website server 200 receives the data related to the changed avatar transmitted from the mobile terminal 100. As described in step S274 of FIG. 29 and step S246 of FIG. 18, the avatar before the change of the member who uses the mobile terminal 100 that is the transmission source of the data related to the avatar received after the change by the website server 200 The data regarding is updated to the data regarding the avatar after the change and released.

  Therefore, members of the website use pachinko gaming machines 700 installed in the game hall 30 and gaming machines such as slot machines in order to change the avatar. In addition, users of gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the slot machine must register as a member on the website in order to enjoy changes in the avatar according to the usage of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the slot machine. To do.

  As a result, it is possible to effectively promote the use of pachinko gaming machines 700 and slot machines, etc., at the game hall 30 by members of the website, as well as webs by users of pachinko gaming machines 700 and slot machines. By effectively promoting membership registration on the site, the synergistic effect between the use of gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the slot machine in the game hall 30 and the membership registration on the website can be improved.

  (7) As described in the special item / premium item DB in FIG. 9, the avatar DB in FIG. 10, and steps S <b> 281 to S <b> 283 in FIG. 31, the website server 200 updates the data regarding the changed avatar. The special item or premium item for which the expiration date has passed is deleted from the avatar DB based on the expiration of a predetermined expiration date, and the update is invalidated.

  For this reason, in order to continue updating the data related to the avatar after the expiration date has passed, the member must again use a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine. As a result, it is possible to promote the use of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine and the slot machine by the member again.

  (8) As described in step S174, step S176, step S177 in FIG. 24, step S611, step S615, and step S617 in FIG. 30, the pachinko gaming machine 700 outputs from the portable terminal 100 via the card unit 600. The input of the data related to the changed avatar is accepted, and the changed data related to the avatar is output to the portable terminal 100 via the card unit 600.

  For this reason, even if the pachinko gaming machine 700 does not have a portion for inputting / outputting information directly with the portable terminal 100, the pachinko gaming machine 700 can communicate with the portable terminal 100 via the card unit 600 that can communicate with the portable terminal 100. Data about the avatar before and after the change can be communicated. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the need to add a special configuration other than the general configuration for communicating with the card unit 600 to the pachinko gaming machine 700.

Next, the modification of embodiment mentioned above is given.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the member occupancy information, which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has registered for a predetermined member and is disclosed on the website, is an avatar. However, it is not limited to this, and may be a blog page.

  When the member occupation information is an avatar, the process for changing the avatar is a process of giving a special item and causing the avatar to wear the given special item. On the other hand, when the member occupation information is a blog page, the process for changing the blog page is, for example, a process for changing the content of the blog page or the background image.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the process for changing the avatar based on the acquisition of the two-dimensional code 191 is a process for giving a special item and causing the avatar to wear the given special item. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process for changing the avatar based on the acquisition of the two-dimensional code 191 only gives the special item, and it does not matter whether the given special item is worn by the avatar. It may be.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the store apparatus installed in the store is a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 700 and a slot machine installed in the game hall 30. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the store device installed in the store may be a card unit 600 or an information display device installed in the game arcade 30 or an arcade game machine installed in a game center. Alternatively, it may be an information terminal installed in a convenience store.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the user terminal used by the member is the mobile terminal 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the user terminal according to the present invention is any terminal as long as it is a portable terminal having a function of acquiring output information such as a two-dimensional code 191 and a function of accessing a server. For example, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) and a portable personal computer may be used.

  Further, the output information may be delivered from a digital camera having a function of acquiring output information such as the two-dimensional code 191 to a personal computer having a function of accessing the server. That is, the user terminal may be configured with a digital camera and a personal computer.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the value owned by a member exchanged for changing member occupation information is a site point. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value owned by the member exchanged for changing the member occupation information may be money.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of output information are output by outputting a plurality of types of output information from gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 and the slot machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and output information is output in different types from a plurality of types of store devices (for example, three types of store devices of a gaming machine, a card unit, and an information display device installed in the game hall 30). By doing so, there may be a plurality of types of output information.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the avatar is changed in a manner corresponding to the combination of the types of output information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the avatar may be changed in a manner according to the number of output information.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in the avatar change process of FIG. 30, in the pachinko gaming machine 700, the avatar deposited from the mobile terminal 100 is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An avatar may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to immediately confirm the correlation between the establishment of the condition for changing the avatar and the change of the avatar. Therefore, the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the game hall 30 by the member of the website Can be used more effectively.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S174 of FIG. 24 and step S711 of FIG. 30, a game machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 700 is passed from the portable terminal 100 via the card unit 600. Added data about avatars. And it was made to perform the process for changing the avatar with the game machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and data relating to the avatar may be deposited from the portable terminal 100 to the card unit 600. In this case, the card unit 600 performs processing for changing the avatar.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, infrared communication is used for communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the card unit 600. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other wireless communication such as communication using a non-contact type IC chip or communication via the Internet may be used, or wired communication using a cable may be used. Good.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the data related to the avatar together with the member ID is deposited in a pachinko gaming machine 700 and a gaming machine such as a slot machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the member ID of the member may be deposited in the gaming machine. In this case, information indicating the content of the process for changing the avatar is returned to the mobile terminal 100, and the information indicating the content of the process for changing the avatar is transferred from the mobile terminal 100 to the website server 200. The information about the avatar is changed in accordance with the content of the process for changing the avatar in the website server 200.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the expiration date of the special item and the premium item is the permission period of the copyright for the image of the item. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the expiration date may be an item usage limit count or may be a preset item lifetime.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the output information output from the store apparatus is the two-dimensional code 191 in which the password is patterned. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output information may be an effect image of the gaming machine.

  Further, the output information may be character information such as a password, and the user terminal may obtain the output information by inputting the character information into the user terminal manually by the user.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the mobile terminal 100 is identified by the member ID of the player who uses the mobile terminal 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other information may be used as long as the information can individually identify the mobile terminal 100. For example, it may be a phone number, an e-mail address, or an ID of the mobile terminal itself such as a serial number.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, every time the two-dimensional code 191 as the output information is acquired, as described in steps S151 to S161 in FIG. Access was made.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the output information is acquired, the output information is temporarily stored in the storage unit 120 of the mobile terminal 100, and the output information is converted into the output information based on an instruction from the user. Based on this, access to the website server 200 may be performed.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the website server 200 is configured by one computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the website server 200 may be configured by a plurality of computer groups.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the two-dimensional code 191 includes a password. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the two-dimensional code 191 may include the URL of the web page of the website server 200 to be accessed in addition to the password.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, the output information acquisition method is acquired by photographing the two-dimensional code 191 with the camera unit 190 of the mobile terminal 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output information may be acquired using a communication function or an infrared communication function of the non-contact IC chip of the mobile terminal 100.

  (19) When a special item is given, suggestion information may be displayed on the mobile terminal 100 because a combination of data numbers of the two-dimensional code 191 in which a password is converted into a graphic code is established.

  (20) The avatar application of FIG. 24 in the above-described embodiment may be executed by a web-based process instead of an application program downloaded to the mobile terminal 100.

  (21) The present invention relates to the invention of the avatar management system 10, the website server 200 included in the avatar management system 10, the portable terminal 100, the pachinko gaming machine 700, the gaming machine such as the slot machine, the card unit 600, and the like The inventions of these devices, the inventions of the methods for performing the processes described above with these devices, and the inventions of the programs for executing the processes described above with these devices.

  (22) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a system configuration figure showing an example of the composition of the avatar management system concerning the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the website server in this Embodiment. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in this Embodiment from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the pachinko game machine and card unit in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating member information DB memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the website server in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating face / hair DB memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the website server in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating normal item DB memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the website server in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating special item premium item DB memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the website server in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the avatar DB memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the website server in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating output information DB memorize | stored in the production | presentation control part of the pachinko game machine in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating special item provision DB memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the website server in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating premium item provision DB memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the website server in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of the web browser process performed with the portable terminal in this Embodiment, and the application download process performed with a website server. It is a display screen figure at the time of member registration displayed on the display part of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a 1st flowchart which shows each flow of the web browser process performed with the portable terminal in this Embodiment, and the avatar operation process performed with a website server. It is a display screen figure at the time of the avatar change displayed on the display part of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the flow of each of the web browser process performed with the portable terminal in this Embodiment, and the avatar operation process performed with a website server. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the flow of each of the web browser process performed with the portable terminal in this Embodiment, and the avatar operation process performed with a website server. It is a display screen figure at the time of the item purchase of the avatar displayed on the display part of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the flow of each of the web browser process performed with the portable terminal in this Embodiment, and the avatar operation process performed with a website server. It is a display screen figure at the time of the item sale of the avatar displayed on the display part of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the two-dimensional code output process performed in the production | presentation control part of the pachinko game machine in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the avatar application performed with the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a display screen figure at the time of the two-dimensional code reading by the avatar application displayed on the display part of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the item provision process performed with the website server in this Embodiment. It is a display screen figure when the special item by the avatar application displayed on the display part of the portable terminal in this Embodiment is provided. It is a display screen figure when the special item and premium item by the avatar application displayed on the display part of the portable terminal in this Embodiment are provided. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the avatar transmission / reception process performed with the website server in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the avatar change process performed in the payout control part of the pachinko game machine in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the item invalidation process performed with the website server in this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  10 avatar management system, 100 portable terminal, 110 data processing unit, 120 storage unit, 130 data input unit, 140 display unit, 150 voice input / output unit, 160 wireless communication unit, 161 antenna, 180 infrared communication unit, 190 camera unit, 191 2D code, 200 website server, 210 data processing unit, 220 storage unit, 230 data input unit, 240 display unit, 260 communication unit, 500 mobile terminal carrier server, 510 antenna, 520 Internet, 600 card unit, 610 control Unit, 630 input unit, 640 display unit, 660 interface, 670 card reader / writer, 680 infrared communication unit, 690 money processing machine, 700 pachinko gaming machine, 710 game control unit, 730 various switches, 740 effect control , 745 variable display device 750 various actuators, 760 payout controller, 765-ball dispensing device.

Claims (12)

A gaming system comprising a server that publishes on a website member occupancy information, which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has performed a predetermined member registration, and a user terminal used by the member,
The user terminal is
Output information acquisition means for acquiring output information output from the store apparatus installed in the store;
Access means for performing access to the server that can specify that the output information has been acquired by the output information acquisition means,
The server
Access accepting means for accepting the access from the user terminal;
Member occupancy information change processing means for performing access correspondence change processing for changing member occupancy information of a member who uses the access source user terminal according to the access received by the access receiving means. Characteristic gaming system.   The member occupancy information change processing means further performs a value exchange change process for changing the member occupancy information in exchange for the value owned by the member, and the value exchange change process includes the member occupancy information in a first change mode. The process for changing the membership occupancy information is performed in a second change mode different from the first change mode as the access correspondence change process. The gaming system according to 1. The output information is output with different types from a plurality of types of store devices, or by outputting a plurality of types from one store device, there are a plurality of types,
The access means performs access capable of specifying the type of the output information,
3. The member occupancy information change processing unit changes the member occupancy information change mode according to the type of output information specified by the access received by the access receiving unit. The described gaming system.   The member occupancy information change processing means is a member in a change mode according to the number of output information received by the access reception means or a change mode according to a combination of types of output information received by the access reception means. The game system according to claim 3, wherein a process for changing occupancy information is performed. The server further includes:
A change invalidating means for invalidating a change caused by the process based on the elapse of a predetermined validity period after the process for changing the member occupation information is performed by the member occupation information change processing means; The game system according to claim 1, further comprising: a game system according to claim 1. A server having a character publishing means for publishing character information, which is information that can be changed and given to each registered member, on the website, a store device installed in the store, and a user used by the member A gaming system comprising a terminal,
The user terminal is
Character acquisition means for acquiring pre-change character information from the server;
User terminal character output means for outputting pre-change character information acquired by the character acquisition means to the store apparatus;
The store apparatus is
Store device character input receiving means for receiving input of pre-change character information output from the user terminal;
Character change processing means for performing a process of changing the pre-change character information received by the character input reception means into post-change character information in accordance with the use of the store apparatus;
Store device character output means for outputting the changed character information changed by the character change processing means to the user terminal;
The user terminal further includes:
A user terminal character input receiving means for receiving input of post-change character information output from the store apparatus;
Character transmitting means for transmitting the changed character information received by the user terminal character input receiving means to the server;
The server
Character receiving means for receiving post-change character information transmitted from the user terminal,
The character publishing means updates and publishes the pre-change character information of a member who uses the user terminal that is the transmission source of the post-change character information received by the character reception means, to the post-change character information. A gaming system. The server further includes:
The update disabling means for disabling the update based on the elapse of a predetermined validity period after the character disclosure means has updated the character information after the change. The gaming system described in 1. The store apparatus is a gaming machine,
The gaming system further includes:
Provided corresponding to the gaming machine, a process for lending gaming media by communicating with the gaming machine, and a gaming device capable of communicating with the user terminal,
The store apparatus character input receiving unit and the store apparatus character output unit respectively input and output the pre-change character information and post-change character information to and from the user terminal via the gaming device. The game system according to claim 6 or claim 7. A game server that publishes on a website member occupancy information, which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has registered as a predetermined member,
Access accepting means for accepting access capable of specifying that the output information from a user terminal used by a member who acquires output information output from a store apparatus installed in a store has been acquired;
Member occupancy information change processing means for performing access correspondence change processing for changing member occupancy information of a member who uses the access source user terminal according to the access received by the access receiving means. A server for gaming. A game server having character disclosure means for publishing on a website character information that is information that can be changed and given to each member who has performed a predetermined member registration,
The pre-change character information is acquired from the game server by the user terminal used by the member, and is output to the store device installed in the store. The store device receives input from the user terminal, Processing to change to character information after change is performed according to the use of the store device,
The post-change character information is output to the user terminal, the input is accepted from the store apparatus by the user terminal, and transmitted to the game server.
The gaming server is:
Character receiving means for receiving post-change character information transmitted from the user terminal,
The character publishing means updates and publishes the pre-change character information of a member who uses the user terminal that is the transmission source of the post-change character information received by the character reception means, to the post-change character information. A game server. A gaming system comprising a server having character disclosure means for publishing on a website character information, which is information that can be changed and given to each registered member, and a store device installed in the store. And
The store apparatus is
Store apparatus character input receiving means for receiving input of pre-change character information acquired from the server by a user terminal used by a member and output from the user terminal;
Character change processing means for performing a process of changing the pre-change character information received by the character input reception means into post-change character information in accordance with the use of the store apparatus;
Store device character output means for outputting the changed character information changed by the character change processing means to the user terminal;
The server
Character receiving means that receives input from the store apparatus by the user terminal and receives post-change character information transmitted from the user terminal;
The character publishing means updates and publishes the pre-change character information of a member who uses the user terminal that is the transmission source of the post-change character information received by the character reception means, to the post-change character information. A gaming system. A server program executed by a server that publishes on the website character information, which is information that can be changed and given to each member who has performed a predetermined member registration, and a store apparatus that is executed by the store apparatus installed in the store A game program including a game program,
The store apparatus program is:
Accepting input of pre-change character information obtained from the server by a user terminal used by a member and output from the user terminal;
Performing a process of changing the pre-change character information that has been accepted into the post-change character information according to the use of the store apparatus;
Outputting the changed character information after the change to the user terminal to the store device,
The server program is:
Receiving input from the store apparatus by the user terminal and receiving the changed character information transmitted from the user terminal;
Causing the server to execute the step of updating the pre-change character information of the member who uses the user terminal that is the transmission source of the received post-change character information to the post-change character information and publishing it on the website. A game program characterized by

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