JP2019033959A - Game system and remote game management method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system and a remote game management method capable of properly managing the termination of a game, when the game machine is operated remotely.SOLUTION: When a game player accesses a management device 60 using a game player terminal device 50 and selects a game machine 20 of any game parlor, the management device 60 selects the termination condition (S1), notifies the termination condition to a remote control execution device 10 juxtaposed to the target game machine 20, and the remote control execution device 10 sets the termination condition to the device itself (S2). Thereafter, the remote control execution device 10 controls operation of the game machine 20 on the basis of operation data received from the game player terminal device 50, and performs a game control for transmitting result data indicating the game result to the game player terminal device 50 via the management device 60 (S3). Further, the remote control execution device 10 determines whether the termination condition of the game is satisfied or not while performing the game control (S4), and terminates the game control when the termination condition is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system and a remote game management method for remotely operating a gaming machine that uses a game medium to play a game using a player terminal device.

  Conventionally, a game store provides a game with a game medium interposed therebetween. For example, in a pachinko game, a game ball is used as a game medium, and a game ball is driven into a game board surface to play a game. A plurality of winning areas (winning openings) are provided on the game board surface, and a predetermined number of gaming balls are awarded as winning balls based on the passing of the gaming balls through the winning area.

  In addition, application programs that reproduce the operation of the gaming machine with software and enjoy the game by the gaming machine on a computer are also used. In this way, by using an application program that imitates a game by a gaming machine, it is possible to play a game without being restricted by place or time.

  Furthermore, a system for playing a game by remotely operating a real machine that is a real game machine is also considered (see, for example, Patent Document 1). If the actual machine can be operated remotely, in addition to the merit that there are no restrictions on the location and time, it is possible to provide a game with the power and realism that can only be achieved by the actual machine. In addition, the application program may be dissatisfied with the fact that the operation is different from the actual machine, but such dissatisfaction does not occur if the actual machine is operated remotely.

JP 09-234270 A

  However, in a system that remotely controls a real machine, there is a problem of how to process the end of the game. In a conventional game store in which a player directly operates a gaming machine, a game medium is rented and a game is started for the purpose of increasing the number of game media. This is because it is required to cope with more various game methods.

  For example, if a game is played for the purpose of obtaining a predetermined number of game media at the start and increasing the number of game media based on the number of game media, a game similar to a conventional game store can be performed. In addition, the game machine can be occupied for a predetermined time, and the game can be freely played during that time. It is also possible to compete for how quickly a predetermined game state is achieved.

  In order to deal with at least one of the game methods as exemplified above, the game provider side needs to properly manage the end of the game by appropriately managing the game state.

  For these reasons, when remotely controlling a gaming machine, how to properly manage the end of the game has become an important issue.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a game system and a remote game management method capable of appropriately managing the end of a game when the game machine is remotely operated. With the goal.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a gaming system in which a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium is remotely operated by a player terminal device, and the gaming machine is remotely operated. An end condition setting means for setting an end condition of a game in the game, and a game by the gaming machine is controlled by receiving a remote operation by the player terminal device, and the end condition set by the end condition setting means is satisfied And a game control means for ending a game by the gaming machine.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the end condition setting means is characterized in that the elapsed time from the start of the game, the time, the number of game media used for the game, the number of game media acquired by the game, the lottery generated by the game The end condition is set using at least one of the number of times and the number of times the predetermined result is obtained by the lottery.

  Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, further comprises evaluation setting means for setting an evaluation method of the game result in accordance with the end condition set by the end condition setting means.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the end condition setting means presents a plurality of selectable end conditions and sets the end conditions according to a selection operation by a player.

  In addition, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the game control means extends the end of the game until the end of the gaming state when the gaming machine is in a predetermined gaming state when the end condition is satisfied. It is characterized by that.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the game control means automatically continues the game control when the remote operation by the player terminal device is interrupted before the end condition is satisfied, It is characterized by accumulating game history.

  In addition, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the game control means excludes the time until recovery from the abnormality when the abnormality occurs in the game by the gaming machine before the termination condition is satisfied, and terminates the game. It is characterized by determining whether the condition is satisfied.

  Further, in the above invention, the present invention further includes assignment processing means for performing assignment processing for assigning a gaming machine remotely operated by the player terminal device to another player terminal device satisfying the assignment conditions. It is characterized by.

  The present invention is also a remote game management method in a gaming system in which a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium to perform a game remotely by a player terminal device, and the game end condition when the gaming machine is remotely controlled An end condition setting step for setting, a game processing step for controlling a game by the gaming machine in response to a remote operation by the player terminal device, and the game when the end condition set by the end condition setting step is satisfied And a game end step of ending the game by the machine.

  According to the present invention, when a gaming machine is remotely controlled, it is possible to appropriately manage the end of the game.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the gaming system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for details of remote control of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the remote operation execution device. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of the remote operation execution device. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the management apparatus. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of the management apparatus. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure related to a game by the game system. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an operation screen in the player terminal device. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of specific examples of the end of the game and the score. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the operation during the game.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a game system and a remote game management method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  First, the concept of the gaming system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the gaming system according to the present embodiment. The gaming system shown in FIG. 1 has a plurality of gaming stores including a gaming store A and a gaming store B. At each game store, at least one game clerk terminal device 40 and a plurality of game machines 20 are installed, and a call display device 30 is provided above the game machines 20. Further, the gaming machine 20 and the call display device 30 are connected to the remote operation execution device 10 provided in the gaming machine 20.

  The game shop clerk terminal device 40 is installed in an office where a game shop clerk is located in the game shop. The game store clerk can grasp the situation of the game store by appropriately checking the terminal device 40 for the game store clerk. The game clerk can also access a management device 60 described later using the game clerk terminal device 40.

  The gaming machine 20 is a device that plays a game by firing a game ball enclosed in the device onto the surface of the game board. On the game board surface, a number of obstacle nails, a production liquid crystal panel, a sorting member for sorting the rolling direction of the game balls flowing down, and the like are arranged as components. The game balls fired on the game board surface flow down between the obstacle nails and win the prize opening and the start opening or are discharged from the game board surface out of the game board without winning. And the game ball discharged | emitted from the game board surface is conveyed inside the game machine 20, and is used for discharge | release again.

  In addition, when a prize is entered in the winning slot, a predetermined number of game balls are given as prized balls, and when winning in the starting slot, a predetermined lottery is performed by acquiring a random number according to the prize. If the lottery is a big hit, an operation that is advantageous in terms of game is performed, for example, by increasing the probability of passing a game ball to a winning opening or starting port by operating a predetermined movable member or the like. The result of the lottery is displayed on a symbol display device and a liquid crystal panel (not shown) (for example, in the case of a big win, three aligned numbers such as 7, 7, and 7 are displayed. It is also possible to provide a region that also functions as

  In addition, the gaming machine 20 can start / stop the launching of the game ball and adjust the launch intensity by receiving a predetermined signal from the remote operation execution device 10.

  Further, the gaming machine 20 can output the identification ID (or base identification ID) of the control element of the main control board that controls the gaming machine 20 to the outside through the remote operation execution device 10. This output is performed at regular time intervals or when the power is turned on. The identification ID output through the remote operation execution device 10 is notified and collected to an external gaming machine distribution management center (not shown) managed by a third party, and the distribution (location) of the gaming machine is performed based on the identification ID. ) Is managed. By such processing, it is possible to prevent a gaming machine transferred from an amusement shop from being used for an illegal purpose (for example, used for business purposes that violate laws and regulations). In addition, the game machine distribution management center transmits a predetermined signal to the remote operation execution device 10 to transmit information on a specific gaming machine in an operating state (whether the power is on, a game is played, etc.). Can be requested. Through such processing, the operating state of the gaming machine can be monitored as a third party.

  Note that not only a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium and drives the game ball into the game board surface to play a game, but also a revolving game machine that uses medals as a game medium, a so-called slot machine can be installed.

  In a game using a revolving game machine, an effective line is set by a betting operation of a medal that is a game medium, and 3 reels (revolving) are rotated by a start operation, a random number is obtained and a lottery is performed. When the stop buttons corresponding to the reels are operated sequentially, the reels are controlled according to the lottery to stop the reels, and when the symbols of the stopped reels constitute a combination with a predetermined combination on the active line, a prize medal Repeat the game to grant.

  In addition to a small role that gives a prize medal to a role, a re-playing character that can start the next game without consuming the medal, a bonus that increases the probability of forming a small role in the next game, etc. There is. Further, a spinning-reel game machine may be provided that controls whether or not a winning combination is established according to the stop order of the reels and provides an assist time that provides an advantageous state to the player by notifying the stop order.

  In the case of a spinning-type game machine, a predetermined signal is input from the remote operation execution device 10 so that it can be recognized that a start operation and an operation of a stop button corresponding to each reel have been performed. It has become.

  The call display device 30 is a device for calling a game clerk by lighting a lamp or the like. The remote operation execution device 10 is a device that controls the call display device 30 and the gaming machine 20.

  The game clerk terminal device 40 and the remote operation execution device 10 of each game store are connected to the management device 60 via a predetermined network. In addition, a player terminal device 50 used by the player is also connected to the management device 60 via a predetermined network.

  A player can access the management device 60 using the player terminal device 50, select a gaming machine 20 of an arbitrary gaming store, and play a game remotely. Here, the management device 60 can set a game end condition.

  In FIG. 1, “mochidama”, “time”, “number of big hits”, and the like are shown as examples of selectable end conditions. In the case where the holding ball is selected as the end condition, the player purchases a predetermined number of game media as holding balls at the start of the game. The holding ball is subtracted each time a game ball is fired, and is added by a prize ball. Then, “mochitama zero” is the game end condition. Further, the player can end the game by his / her own operation, and the possession ball at the end can be used as an evaluation value of the game result, that is, a score. If such an end condition is used, a game similar to a conventional game store is provided. It is also possible to purchase additional balls during the game.

  In addition, when time is selected as the end condition, the player purchases the time at the start of the game, and can play the game ball without being limited by holding balls or the like for the purchased time. The game end condition is that the elapsed time from the start of the game reaches the purchased time. In the case of using such an end condition, for example, it is possible to use, as a score, a possessed ball, a winning ball, a lottery number, a jackpot number, etc. acquired in time. It is also possible to purchase additional time during the game.

  When the big hit number is selected as the end condition, the player can play the game until the predetermined big hit number is achieved. That is, the number of big hits is a game end condition. When such an end condition is used, for example, the time required to achieve a predetermined number of big hits can be used as the score.

  In this way, when the management device 60 sets a game end condition, a score calculation method that matches the end condition is also set. In addition, selection of a game end condition or the like can be arbitrarily performed for each game store or each gaming machine. Furthermore, selection by the player may be possible. In the present embodiment, a description will be given by taking as an example a configuration in which one or a plurality of end conditions that can be selected for each game store are provided, and a final end condition is selected based on an operation from a player.

  In FIG. 1, when a player accesses the management device 60 using the player terminal device 50 and selects a gaming machine 20 of an arbitrary gaming store, the management device 60 selects an end condition (S1). The end condition is notified to the remote operation execution device 10 provided in the target gaming machine 20, and the remote operation execution device 10 sets the end condition in its own device (S2).

  Thereafter, the player operates the player terminal device 50, and operation data indicating the operation content is transmitted to the remote operation execution device 10 via the management device 60. The remote operation execution device 10 controls the operation of the gaming machine 20 based on the received operation data. For example, when there is operation data in which a change operation of the firing intensity is performed in the player terminal device 50, The firing intensity is changed by inputting a signal to the gaming machine 20. Further, game control is performed in which result data indicating the game result is transmitted to the player terminal device 50 via the management device 60 (S3).

  Further, the remote operation execution device 10 determines whether or not the game end condition is satisfied while performing the game control (S4), and ends the game control when the end condition is satisfied.

  In this way, the management device 60 selects the game end condition and sets it in the remote operation execution device 10, and the remote operation execution device 10 receives the remote operation to control the game by the gaming machine 20, and the set end By terminating the game by the gaming machine 20 when the condition is satisfied, the termination of the game can be properly managed when the gaming machine is remotely operated.

  In addition, although the case where the gaming machine 20 is a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example here, the same applies to the case of a spinning type gaming machine. In the case of a revolving game machine, “mochidama” becomes “money medal” and is subtracted by a bet and added by an award medal. In addition, “bonus count”, “assist time count” or the like can be used instead of “big hit count”.

  Next, details of remote operation of the gaming machine 20 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for details of remote operation of the gaming machine 20. As described above, the call display device 30 is provided above the gaming machine 20, and the gaming machine 20 and the call display device 30 are connected to the remote operation execution device 10 provided in the gaming machine 20. Further, a camera 70 that captures an image of the game board surface is provided in the vicinity of the gaming machine 20, and the camera 70 can transmit the imaged board surface data to the management device 60.

  Here, the network connecting the remote operation execution device 10 and the management device 60 is different from the network connecting the camera 70 and the management device 60. The board data transmitted from the camera 70 to the management device 60 is video data and has a large communication load. Therefore, the board data is separated from the network used by the remote operation execution device 10 so that the remote operation execution device 10 can operate the gaming machine 20. The delay is avoided.

  Similarly, the network used by the game clerk terminal device 40 for communication with the management device 60 is also different from the network used by the remote operation execution device 10 and the camera 70.

  When performing remote operation of the gaming machine 20, the remote operation execution device 10 receives operation data from the player terminal device 50 via the management device 60, and performs game control according to the received operation data. Specifically, the operation data indicates the operation contents of the handle operation of the gaming machine 20 and other buttons. In addition, the remote operation execution device 10 acquires a game result by the gaming machine 20 to generate result data, and transmits the result data to the player terminal device 50 via the management device 60. The result data includes the number of game balls that indicate the number of game balls that have been struck on the game board surface, the number of winning balls obtained by winning, the start indicating the start of the lottery, the lottery result, the state of the gaming machine 20 such as probability change, etc. Is included. Further, the board data of the board surface of the gaming machine 20 is transmitted from the camera 70 in real time.

  If the gaming machine 20 is a spinning-reel type gaming machine, the operation data includes a bet operation, a start operation, and a stop button operation, and the result data includes the number of medals used for the bet and a prize obtained from the award medals. This includes the number of medals, the winning results, the occurrence status of bonuses and assist time, and the like. Then, the image data including at least three reels is transmitted from the camera 70 in real time.

  Further, the management device 60 can make a call notification to the game clerk terminal device 40 and the remote operation execution device 10. When the gaming clerk terminal device 40 receives a call notification from the management device 60, the game clerk terminal device 40 performs notification to the game clerk by controlling display of the contents indicated in the call notification. When the remote operation execution device 10 receives a call notification from the management device 60, the remote operation execution device 10 controls lighting of the call display device 30 connected to the remote operation execution device 10.

  Next, the configuration of the remote operation execution device 10 will be described. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the remote operation execution device 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the remote operation execution device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a call display device connection unit 12, a gaming machine connection unit 13, a storage unit 14, and a control unit 15.

  The communication unit 11 is an interface for performing data communication with the management device 60 via a predetermined network. The call display device connection unit 12 is an interface for performing data communication with the call display device 30 connected to the own device. The gaming machine connection unit 13 is an interface for performing data communication with the gaming machine 20 connected to the own device.

  The storage unit 14 is a storage device including a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, and the like. The storage unit 14 stores its own device data 14a and game state data 14b.

  The control unit 15 is a control unit that controls the entire remote operation execution device 10, and includes a start processing unit 15a, a game processing unit 15b, an abnormality detection unit 15c, an end processing unit 15d, and a call processing unit 15e.

  The start processing unit 15 a is a processing unit that starts a game by the gaming machine 20 based on a game start instruction from the management device 60. The start processing unit 15a sets a condition for ending the game at the start of the game, and registers it in the game state data 14b together with the game start time. For example, when a player purchases a game time of 2 hours and starts a game, 2 hours have elapsed from the game start time.

  The game processing unit 15b is a processing unit that controls a game by the gaming machine 20 from the start of the game by the start processing unit 15a until the end of the game is instructed by the end processing unit 15d. Specifically, game control of the gaming machine 20 is performed according to the operation data received via the management device 60. For example, if a handle operation is indicated in the operation data, the game processing unit 15 b outputs a signal indicating the content of the handle operation to the gaming machine 20. Similarly, if a button operation is indicated in the operation data, a signal indicating the operation content of the button of the gaming machine 20 is output.

  The gaming machine 20 has a function of receiving a signal indicating the content of the handle operation from the game processing unit 15b, energizing the game ball so as to respond to the case where the handle operation is actually performed, and injecting it onto the game board surface. doing. Similarly, the gaming machine 20 has a function of receiving the contents of the button operation and executing an operation corresponding to the case where the button operation is actually performed.

  When the player purchases time and starts playing, the game balls and medals can be used without limitation until the game ends.

  In addition, the game processing unit 15b acquires a game result by the gaming machine 20 and registers it in the game state data 14b, and also generates result data and transmits it to the player terminal device 50 via the management device 60.

  Furthermore, the game processing unit 15b can automatically play a game regardless of operation data. For example, if communication with the player terminal device 50 is interrupted before the end condition is satisfied, the game is automatically played until the end condition is satisfied. It is desirable that the history of games during this automatic game is saved as a moving image so that the player can view it later.

  The abnormality detection unit 15c is a processing unit that detects an abnormality occurring in the own device or the gaming machine 20 and notifies the management device 60 of the content of the abnormality. When the management device 60 receives a notification of abnormality from the remote operation execution device 10, the management device 60 can make a call notification using the game clerk terminal device 40 and the player terminal device 50 as notification destinations.

  Furthermore, although details will be described later, when the abnormality detection unit 15c detects an abnormality, the end condition may be changed. For example, if a player purchases time and starts playing, and an abnormality occurs during the game and the game cannot be completed until it recovers, the time from the occurrence of the abnormality to the recovery is excluded and the game ends Determine.

  The end processing unit 15d performs processing for notifying the game processing unit 15b of the end of the game when the game end condition indicated in the game state data 14b is satisfied. The game end condition can be changed after the game starts. For example, if the player purchases 2 hours of game time at the start and purchases an additional hour after the game is started, the game end condition is updated with an extension of 1 hour.

  Here, even if the game end condition is satisfied, the end processing unit 15d may postpone the end of the game until the game state ends if the gaming machine 20 is in a predetermined game state. it can. As the predetermined gaming state, for example, “big hit” or “probability change” can be used. Similarly, in the spinning-reel game machine, a bonus game or an assist time can be used as a predetermined game state.

  The call processing unit 15 e is a processing unit that performs lighting control of the call display device 30 when a call notification is received from the management device 60. Further, the lighting control of the call display device 30 may be performed even when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit 15c.

  Next, an example of data stored in the storage unit 14 of the remote operation execution device 10 will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit 14 of the remote operation execution device 10.

  In the own device data 14a shown in FIG. 4A, the remote operation execution device 10 is installed in a game store having a game store ID “P001”, and the ID of the own device is “002” (that is, the second number). This shows a state in which the model of the gaming machine 20 connected to the own device is “EV07” and the installation location in the game store is “Island 1-2”.

  In the game state data 14b shown in FIG. 4B, the game start time is “10:55”, the end condition is “2 hours have elapsed”, the state of the gaming machine 20 is “probable change”, The big hit that the ball is “1000”, the number of balls to be hit is “2000”, the number of balls to be awarded is “3000”, the start number of lotteries is “63”, and the lottery result is a big hit The number of times is “2”, and the number of times of probability change is “5”.

  In addition, although the case where the gaming machine 20 connected to the remote operation execution device 10 is a pachinko gaming machine has been shown, when the gaming machine 20 is a swing-type gaming machine, Instead of the number of balls to be played, the number of starts, the number of big hits, the number of chances of change, the number of medals, the number of medals consumed, the number of medals to be awarded, the number of bonuses, the number of assist times, etc. are stored.

  Next, the configuration of the management device 60 will be described. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the management device 60. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the management device 60 includes a communication unit 61, a storage unit 62, and a control unit 63.

  The communication unit 61 is an interface for performing data communication with the player terminal device 50, the game shop clerk terminal device 40, the remote operation execution device 10, and the camera 70 via a predetermined network.

  The storage unit 62 is a storage device composed of a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, or the like. The storage unit 62 stores game store management data 62a and player management data 62b.

  The control unit 63 is a control unit that controls the entire management device 60, and includes a game management unit 63a, an end condition setting unit 63b, a score setting unit 63c, an early end setting unit 63d, and a transfer processing unit 63e.

  The game management unit 63a performs processing for managing a game by a player. Specifically, when an access is received from the player terminal device 50, the player is authenticated by the player ID and password, and when the authentication is successful, the game store management data 62a can be selected for selection. A list of game stores is transmitted to the player terminal device 50.

  Thereafter, when the selection of the game store is accepted, the game management unit 63a transmits the gaming machine 20 that is empty in the selected game store together with information such as the model to the player terminal device 50.

  If the selection of the gaming machine 20 is received from the gaming machine 20 that is in the vacant state, the game management unit 63a transmits the board data captured by the corresponding camera 70 to the player terminal device 50.

  Thereafter, the end condition is set by the end condition setting unit 63b, and when the score setting unit 63c sets how to evaluate the game result and calculate the score, the game management unit 63a responds. A game start instruction and an end condition are transmitted to the remote operation execution device 10, and game processing is started.

  During game processing, the game management unit 63a receives operation data from the player terminal device 50 and transmits it to the remote operation execution device 10, receives result data from the remote operation execution device 10, and receives the player terminal device 50. Send to. Also, the board data captured by the corresponding camera 70 is transmitted to the player terminal device 50 in real time, and the player management data 62b is appropriately updated based on the result data.

  When the game is over, the game management unit 63a calculates the score according to the setting by the score setting unit 63c, and registers the score in the player management data 62b as the game result. The score can be arbitrarily set as long as it is a value corresponding to the game result. As an example, the number of big hits may be cumulatively added as “hit points” and used as a score. This score can be used for comparison and ranking with other players. Moreover, you may enable it to apply for the prize lottery using the score.

  The end condition setting unit 63b is presented by transmitting selectable end conditions to the player terminal device 50 when the game management unit 63a receives a selection of the gaming machine 20 from the gaming machine 20 in an empty state. To do. Then, when the player terminal device 50 accepts an operation for specifying an end condition, a process for registering the specified end condition in the player management data 62b is performed.

  When the end condition is registered by the end condition setting unit 63b, the score setting unit 63c sets a score calculation method that matches the end condition, and performs processing for registering the score setting in the player management data 62b. . The setting of the score may be uniquely determined according to the registered end condition, or may be selected based on the player's operation.

  The early end setting unit 63d is a processing unit that sets a condition for ending the game before the end condition is satisfied. For example, if an end operation is performed by the player, the game is ended even before a preset end condition is satisfied, and the score is calculated and registered. On the other hand, if an automatic game start operation is performed by the player, the automatic game is performed even after the operation by the player is completed, and the game is continued until a preset end condition is satisfied.

  Further, when communication with the player terminal device 50 is interrupted or when operation data is not received for a certain period of time, whether to end the game or start the automatic game according to the setting by the early end setting unit 63d Can be switched.

  The transfer processing unit 63e is a processing unit that performs a transfer process that causes another game player to use the gaming machine 20 used by the player. The player can cause another player to use the gaming machine 20 that he / she remotely operated by performing a transfer operation on the player terminal device 50 when or before the end condition is satisfied. it can. In such a transfer, if the state of the gaming machine 20 is in a big hit or probable change, the next player can start a game while maintaining the state.

  Further, the transfer destination player may pay a score or a predetermined point to the original player. For example, if the original player sets payment of a predetermined point as a transfer condition, the player who desires transfer can receive transfer of the gaming machine 20 in exchange for payment of the predetermined point. It is also possible to set conditions so that a player who presents the highest point payment by bidding is the transfer destination.

  Next, an example of data stored in the storage unit 62 of the management device 60 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit 62 of the management device 60.

  The game store management data 62a shown in FIG. 6A indicates an end condition that can be selected in the game store with the game store ID “P0001”, and the state of each gaming machine 20 installed in the game store. Specifically, at the amusement store with the amusement store ID “P0001”, any of “mochitama”, “time”, and “number of jackpots” can be selected as the end condition. Further, for the installed gaming machine 20, the gaming machine 20 of the game model “EV07” is connected to the remote operation execution device 10 of the device ID “001”, the installation location is “Island 1-1”, and the usage status is “ It is "vacant". Further, the gaming machine 20 of the game model “EV07” is connected to the remote operation execution device 10 of the device ID “002”, the installation location is “Island 1-2”, and the usage status is “in use”. The game store management data 62a includes similar data for a plurality of game stores.

  The player management data 62b shown in FIG. 6B holds basic data and game data in association with each other. The basic data includes a player ID, a password, a name, a holding ball, a jackpot point used as a score, and the like. In addition, what is necessary is just to add the score to be used to basic data suitably when using another score. These basic data are carried over after the game is over. The game data includes a game machine in use, a start time, an end condition, a score setting, a state of the game machine 20, a holding ball, the number of shots, the number of winning balls, the number of starts, the number of jackpots, the number of probability changes, and the like. This game data corresponds to one game and is cleared at the end of the game.

  Specifically, the player management data 62b includes, for the player with the player ID “U0055”, the password “xxxx”, name “DE”, Mochitama “1000”, jackpot point “98”, in-use gaming machine “P0001-002”, game start time “10:55”, end condition “2 hours elapsed”, score setting “number of big hits”, state of gaming machine 20 “probably changing”, possession ball “1000”, shot ball The number “2000”, the number of winning balls “3000”, the start number “63”, the big hit number “2”, and the probability variation number “5” are associated with each other.

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 6, it is also possible to include basic medals, game data, and the like for medals, consumption medals, award medals, bonus times, assist times, etc. It is.

  Next, a processing procedure related to a game by the game system will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure related to a game by the game system. First, the game management unit 63a of the management device 60 receives access from the player terminal device 50, and performs authentication of the player by the player ID and password, that is, login processing (step S101). If the authentication is successful, the game management unit 63a refers to the game store management data 62a and transmits a list of selectable game stores to the player terminal device 50 and accepts the selection of the game store (step S102). .

  If the selection of the game store is accepted, the game management unit 63a transmits the game machine 20 that is in a free state in the selected game store to the player terminal device 50 together with information such as the model, and causes the player terminal device 50 to display it. Machine output processing is performed (step S103).

  Thereafter, the game management unit 63a accepts the selection of the gaming machine 20 from the gaming machines 20 that are in an empty state (step S104), and transmits the board data captured by the corresponding camera 70 to the player terminal device 50 to send the gaming machine. An image is displayed (step S105).

  Further, the end condition setting unit 63b sets the end condition that is indicated and specified by transmitting the selectable end condition to the player terminal device 50, and the score setting unit 63c has a score that matches the end condition. Setting is performed (step S106). And the game management part 63a transmits a game start instruction | indication and completion | finish conditions to the corresponding remote operation execution apparatus 10, and starts a game process (step S107).

  During game processing, the game management unit 63a receives operation data from the player terminal device 50 and transmits it to the remote operation execution device 10, receives result data from the remote operation execution device 10, and receives the player terminal device 50. Send to. Also, the board data captured by the corresponding camera 70 is transmitted to the player terminal device 50 in real time, and the player management data 62b is appropriately updated based on the result data.

  Thereafter, the remote operation execution device 10 determines whether or not the game end condition is satisfied (step S108). If the end condition is not satisfied (step S108; No), the process proceeds to step S107 and the game process is performed. Continue.

  If the end condition is satisfied (step S108; Yes), the remote operation execution device 10 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 20 is a predetermined state, that is, whether it is a big hit or a certain change (step S109). If the big hit or the probability change is in progress (step S109; Yes), the process proceeds to step S107 and the game process is continued.

  If the end condition is satisfied (step S108; Yes), and neither big hit nor probable change (step S109; No), the game management unit 63a of the management device 60 calculates a score and stores the result of the game in the player management data 62b. Register (step S110). Thereafter, when the player terminal device 50 accepts the application operation, an application process for applying for a prize lottery is performed using the accumulated score (step S111), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 shows the case where the gaming machine 20 connected to the remote operation execution device 10 is a pachinko gaming machine. However, when the gaming machine 20 is a revolving type gaming machine, in step S109, “in bonus” Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the assist time is in progress.

  Next, an operation screen in the player terminal device 50 will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an operation screen in the player terminal device 50. As shown in FIG. 8, when the player terminal device 50 logs into the management device 60, the player terminal device 50 displays a game store selection screen showing a list of selectable game stores.

  In the game store selection screen shown in FIG. 8, messages for explanation about the game store A, the game store B, and the game store C are displayed. Specifically, “Abundant lineup! There are many models that cannot be hit in the actual hall!” Is displayed for Amusement Store A, and “A Moe-related Hall! Is displayed, and “A complete unlimited! PLAY is possible as long as there is time” is displayed for the game store C.

  The display of the game store A, the game store B, and the game store C has a function as an operation button for selecting a game store. Furthermore, the game store selection screen shown in FIG. 8 has an input area for model search. If a model is entered and searched in this input area, the gaming machine of the input model can be extracted from a plurality of game stores. Here, the game store A, the game store B, and the game store C do not necessarily need to be physically one store in reality. For example, one virtual store “Amusement Store A” is set by virtually setting a game store “Amusement Store A”, which is stored in several storage spaces, by setting in the management device 60. Can be displayed as if installed. In this case, the management device 60 can set and store notification destination information for each storage space or for each game machine. As the notification destination information, it is possible to store information (for example, an IP address, a mail address, etc.) that can identify the terminal device for the game shop clerk who manages the storage space. With such a configuration, a sufficient number of gaming machines can be presented as options to the player even when the number of units stored in each storage space is small. Moreover, the owner of the gaming machine installed in each storage space may be the same, may be different, or may be shared by a plurality of owners.

  When an operation for selecting a game store is performed, the player terminal device 50 displays the game store selection screen (game store selected) shown in FIG. This game store selection screen (game store selected) shows the arrangement of gaming machines in the selected gaming store, and if any gaming machine is selected, details of the selected gaming machine are displayed. In FIG. 8, the game board surface imaged by the corresponding camera for the selected gaming machine, the model “EV07”, the jackpot probability “1/350”, the probability variation entry probability “70%”, whether or not it is free, etc. are displayed. In addition, a “PLAY” button for starting a game is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the model search operation is performed, the player terminal device 50 displays the game store selection screen (model search completed) shown in FIG. On this game store selection screen (model search completed), a list of gaming machines of the target model is displayed. FIG. 8 shows a result of a search specifying the model “EV07”, in which a list of 2nd game machine A, 35th game shop B, and 36th game shop B is displayed. Further, it is shown that the 2nd stand of the game store A and the 35th stand of the game store B are in an empty state, and the 36th stand of the game store B is used by other game players. In addition, on the game store selection screen (model search completed), it is possible to start a game by selecting an empty gaming machine using a check box and operating the “PLAY” button.

  If the “PLAY” button is operated on the game store selection screen (game store selected) or the game store selection screen (model search completed), game processing is started, and the player terminal device 50 is displayed on the game processing screen. The board surface of the gaming machine will be displayed in real time. Then, when the “call” button is pressed on the game processing screen, processing when a call operation described later is performed is performed. In the game processing screen shown in FIG. 8, the start number “333”, the big hit number “123”, and the probability variation number “18” of the day are displayed together with the board surface of the gaming machine, and further for the operation of the gaming machine. A button and a key, a volume button for adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball corresponding to the handle of the gaming machine 20, and a “call” button for accepting a call operation are displayed. The management device 60 manages the location of the gaming machine 20, and when the player performs a call operation during remote operation by the player terminal device 50, the management device 60 uses the gaming machine 20 used by the player terminal device 50. Since the notification destination is selected based on the location, even if there are a plurality of notification destinations, it is possible for the player to perform a call operation without being particularly aware of the notification destination on the game processing screen. .

  Next, specific examples of game end conditions and scores will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of specific examples of the end of the game and the score. First, when time is used as the end condition, the game ends when the purchased game time is reached. For example, if a game time of 2 hours is purchased, the game ends when 2 hours have passed since the game started. In this case, the time is not used as a score, that is, how much time is played is not used as an evaluation index. The score is based on how many have been increased, how many times the lottery has been started, how many jackpots have occurred, and so on.

  The time can also be used as the end condition. In this case, the game is performed by designating from what time to what time, and advance reservations are also possible. The score when purchasing time is the same as when purchasing time.

  When the number of hit balls is used as an end condition, a game is possible until the designated number of game balls is fired. The score in this case is the same as when purchasing time.

  When using a ball as an end condition, obtain a predetermined number of balls at the start of the game, subtract the ball each time the game ball is fired, add the prize ball, and the ball is zero The game ends when it becomes. In this case, as the score, time, number of winning balls, holding balls, number of starts, number of jackpots can be used as scores. In addition, what is necessary is just to evaluate how many time games were made when making time into a score. Further, in the case where the possession ball is used as a score, the maximum value of the possession ball during the game may be evaluated, or the possession ball when the game is ended based on the operation of the player may be used.

  When the number of winning balls is used as an end condition, the game ends when the number of winning balls specified at the start of the game is acquired. In this case, the time, the number of balls, the number of starts, and the number of jackpots can be used as scores. In the case where time is used as a score, it is only necessary to evaluate how short a specified number of winning balls is obtained.

  When the start count is used as the end condition, the game ends when the lottery execution count reaches the start count specified at the start of the game. In this case, the time, the number of winning balls, the number of balls, and the number of jackpots can be used as scores. In the case where time is used as a score, it is only necessary to evaluate how short the specified number of times of start has been reached.

  When the big hit number is used as the end condition, the game ends when the number of big hits reaches the big hit number specified at the start of the game. In this case, the time, the number of winning balls, the holding ball, and the number of start times can be used as scores. In addition, when time is used as a score, it is only necessary to evaluate how short the designated number of hits has been reached.

  In addition, although the case where the gaming machine 20 connected to the remote operation execution device 10 is a pachinko gaming machine has been shown, when the gaming machine 20 is a swing-type gaming machine, Instead of the number of balls to be played, the number of starts, the number of jackpots, the number of chances of change, the number of medals, the number of consumed medals, the number of winning medals, the number of bonuses, the number of assist times, etc. can be used as end conditions.

  Next, a specific example of the operation during the game will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the operation during the game. First, when an end operation is performed by a player during a game, the game is ended even before the end condition is satisfied. Further, when an automatic game start operation is performed by the player during the game, the game is ended even before the end condition is satisfied.

  When a transfer operation is performed by the player during the game, the transfer destination is determined by a predetermined point, a bid, or the like, and then the game is ended even before the end condition is satisfied.

  When the remote operation execution device 10 has not received operation data for a certain time (no operation for a certain time), when the remote operation execution device 10 determines that communication with the player terminal device 50 has been interrupted, the remote operation execution device 10 ends the game or starts the automatic game. Whether to end the game or start the automatic game is determined based on the setting by the early end setting unit 63d of the management device 60. When it is determined that the communication has been interrupted, and then automatic gaming is started and the player is re-logged in, a state where the game can be performed again by communication with the player terminal device 50 after the login state Set.

  If an abnormality occurs in the operation of the remote operation execution device 10 (unit abnormality) or an abnormality occurs in the operation of the gaming machine 20 (gaming machine abnormality), it becomes abnormal if the game cannot be normally performed. Excluding the period from occurrence to recovery, the end of the game is determined. For example, when time is set as the end condition, the time counting is stopped. Similarly, when the winning number, the number of starts, and the number of jackpots are set as end conditions, the counting of the number of prizes, the number of starts, and the number of jackpots is stopped until recovery.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the management device 60 selects a game end condition and sets it in the remote operation execution device 10, and the remote operation execution device 10 receives the remote operation to control the game by the gaming machine 20. In addition, by ending the game by the gaming machine 20 when the set end condition is satisfied, the end of the game can be properly managed when the gaming machine is remotely operated.

  The end conditions are the elapsed time and time since the start of the game, the number of game media used in the game, the number of game media acquired by the game, the number of lotteries generated by the game, and the lottery gives a predetermined result. It can be set using the number of times given. Moreover, you may set combining these. The evaluation method of the game result is set according to the set end condition.

  The game end condition may be set so that the management device 60 or the like uses a specific end condition, or a plurality of selectable end conditions are presented to the player and set according to the selection operation by the player. Also good.

  In addition, even if the game end condition is satisfied, if the gaming machine is in a predetermined game state (such as big hit or probability change), the game end is extended until the end of the game state. The end of the game can be controlled without penalizing the customer. It should be noted that whether or not to extend in a predetermined gaming state and in what gaming state the extension may be appropriately set in arbitrary units such as for each gaming store, for each model, for each gaming machine, etc. . For example, at game store A, the game can be extended during a big hit or probable change, at game store B, the game can be extended only during a big hit, and at game store C, the game can not be extended even during a big hit or probable. is there. In this way, if the setting is different for each gaming store, it can be used as one of the indices when the player selects a gaming machine, and the gaming store can be differentiated.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the remote operation is interrupted before the game end condition is satisfied, the game control can be automatically continued and the history of the automatic game can be accumulated.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the game by the gaming machine 20 before the end condition is satisfied, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied by excluding the period until the abnormality is recovered. it can.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a transfer process of transferring the remotely operated gaming machine 20 to another player terminal device 50 that satisfies the transfer conditions.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made mainly on the case where a game ball is used as a game medium. However, the present invention can also be applied to the case of using a slot machine medal.

  In the above-described embodiment, the remote operation execution device 10 outputs a signal for controlling the game to the gaming machine 20, and the gaming machine 20 actually accepts the operation based on the signal received from the remote operation execution device 10. A configuration for performing the same operation as in the case where the game machine 20 is operated is illustrated, but an operation unit for physically executing an operation on the gaming machine 20 is attached to the gaming machine 20, and the remote operation execution device 10 outputs a control signal to the operation unit. It is good.

  Each illustrated configuration is schematic in function, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally / physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.

  As described above, the gaming system and the remote game management method according to the present invention are suitable for appropriately managing the end of a game when the gaming machine is remotely operated.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Remote operation execution apparatus 11, 61 Communication part 12 Call display apparatus connection part 13 Game machine connection part 14, 62 Memory | storage part 14a Own apparatus data 14b Game state data 15, 63 Control part 15a Start process part 15b Game process part 15c Abnormality detection Section 15d End processing section 15e Call processing section 20 Game machine 30 Call display apparatus 40 Game shop clerk terminal apparatus 50 Player terminal apparatus 60 Management apparatus 62a Game shop management data 62b Player management data 63a Game management section 63b End condition setting section 63c Score setting unit 63d Early termination setting unit 63e Transfer processing unit 70 Camera

Claims (9)

A gaming system that remotely controls a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium by a player terminal device,
An ending condition setting means for setting an ending condition of the game when remotely controlling the gaming machine;
A game control means for controlling a game by the gaming machine in response to a remote operation by the player terminal device, and for ending a game by the gaming machine when an end condition set by the end condition setting means is satisfied; A gaming system characterized by comprising.   The end condition setting means includes an elapsed time from the start of the game, a time, the number of game media used for the game, the number of game media acquired by the game, the number of lotteries generated by the game, and a predetermined result by the lottery. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the end condition is set using at least one of the obtained times.   The game system according to claim 1, further comprising an evaluation setting unit that sets an evaluation method of the game result according to the end condition set by the end condition setting unit.   The end condition setting unit presents a plurality of selectable end conditions, and sets the end conditions according to a selection operation by a player. Game system.   The game control means extends the end of the game until the end of the gaming state when the gaming machine is in a predetermined gaming state when the end condition is satisfied. The gaming system according to any one of the above.   The game control means automatically continues the game control and accumulates the history of the automatic game when the remote operation by the player terminal device is interrupted before the end condition is satisfied. The gaming system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   The game control means, when an abnormality occurs in the game by the gaming machine before the end condition is satisfied, determines whether the end condition is satisfied excluding the period until the recovery from the abnormality. The gaming system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.   The transfer processing means for performing transfer processing for transferring a gaming machine remotely controlled by the player terminal device to another player terminal device satisfying the transfer conditions is further provided. The gaming system according to any one of the above. A remote game management method in a game system in which a gaming machine that uses a game medium to perform a game is remotely operated by a player terminal device,
An ending condition setting step for setting an ending condition of the game when remotely controlling the gaming machine;
A game processing step of controlling a game by the gaming machine in response to a remote operation by the player terminal device;
A game ending step of ending a game by the gaming machine when the ending condition set by the ending condition setting step is satisfied.

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