JP2020075191A - Server, prize acquisition game device, and prize acquisition game program - Google Patents

Abstract

To expand a range of a user to whom benefit by prize acquisition is given.SOLUTION: A prize acquisition game device includes: a housing part capable of housing prizes; an acquisition part acquiring the prizes housed in the housing part; an outlet in the housing part; a user information storage part storing user information setting each user who has early played a prize acquisition game; a prize acquisition operation control part controlling operation of the acquisition part so that a user can acquire the prize by the acquisition part catching a prize and moving to the outlet; and a reward imparting part which sets reward given to another user by one user having acquired a prize to the user information in association with each user who has early played in the case where the user has acquired the prize by the acquisition part catching the prize and moving to the outlet as a result of execution of the prize acquisition game according to a user operation who has played later.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a server, a prize acquisition game device, and a prize acquisition game program.

  There is known a prize acquisition game in which a crane catches a prize according to a user's operation and moves to a discharge port to allow the user to acquire the prize (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-209032, A

In such a prize acquisition game, a prize that the user who played first cannot acquire may be acquired by another user who played subsequently. In this case, the profit from the free gift is given only to the user who played later, not to the user who played first.
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to expand the range of users who can be provided with a profit by obtaining a premium.

The main invention of the present invention for solving the above problems is
A user information storage unit that stores user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
A prize is stored in a storage unit of the game device, an acquisition unit for acquiring the prize stored in the storage unit, and a captured image in which at least the discharge port in the storage unit is displayed by a user terminal via a network. A display control unit for controlling the screen display by receiving from the prize acquisition game device;
The prize acquisition for controlling the operation data of the user who operates while watching the captured image displayed on the screen of the user terminal to perform the prize acquisition operation by receiving the operation data of the user from the user terminal via the network. An operation control unit,
As a result of the prize acquisition game being executed by operating the prize acquisition game device according to the operation data of a user who played later, the user acquires the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet. In this case, by receiving the play result of the user from the prize acquisition game device via the network, the reward given to another user by the fact that one user has acquired the prize is given to each user who played first. A reward giving unit which is associated with and set in the user information,
It is a server characterized by having.
Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

It is a network block diagram which shows an example of the game system 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the server 10 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of user information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of play information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of facility information. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the structure of the premium acquisition game device 20 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the premium acquisition game device 20 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the user terminal 50 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 6 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment. It is an image figure which shows an example of the game screen in 1st Embodiment. It is a network block diagram which shows an example of the game system 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the server 10 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of virtual game device information. It is a flow chart for explaining an example of operation of game system 1 concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is an image figure showing an example of the game screen in a 2nd embodiment. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the structure of the premium acquisition game device 20 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the premium acquisition game device 20 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of game device information. It is a flow chart for explaining an example of operation of free gift acquisition game device 20 concerning a 3rd embodiment.

At least the following matters will be made clear by the present specification and the description of the accompanying drawings.
That is, a user information storage unit that stores the user information set by each user who played the premium acquisition game first,
A prize is stored in a storage unit of the game device, an acquisition unit for acquiring the prize stored in the storage unit, and a captured image in which at least the discharge port in the storage unit is displayed by a user terminal via a network. A display control unit for controlling the screen display by receiving from the prize acquisition game device;
The prize acquisition for controlling the operation data of the user who operates while watching the captured image displayed on the screen of the user terminal to perform the prize acquisition operation by receiving the operation data of the user from the user terminal via the network. An operation control unit,
As a result of the prize acquisition game being executed by operating the prize acquisition game device according to the operation data of the user who later played, the user acquired the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet. In this case, by receiving the play result of the user from the prize acquisition game device via the network, a reward given to another user by one user acquiring a prize is given to each user who played first. A reward giving unit which is associated with and set in the user information,
It is a server characterized by having.
According to such a server, it is possible to expand the range of users who can be provided with the profit from the free gift.

In addition, a user information storage unit that stores user information set by each user who first played the premium acquisition game,
Virtual prize acquisition At least a virtual gift accommodated in the accommodation unit of the game device, an acquisition unit for acquiring the virtual prize accommodated in the accommodation unit, and a virtual outlet in the accommodation unit are displayed. A display control unit that controls the user terminal to receive the game image via the network and display it on the screen.
As a result of the free game being played by the user who played later while watching the game image displayed on the screen of the user terminal, the acquisition unit catches the virtual free gift to the virtual outlet. When the user obtains the virtual gift by moving, the play result of the user is received from the user terminal via the network, so that one user obtains the gift and another user receives the prize. A reward giving section for setting the reward given to the user information in association with each user who played previously,
It is a server characterized by having.
According to such a server, it is possible to expand the range of users who can be provided with the profit from the free gift.

Also, in such a server,
The reward granting unit extracts a part of users who satisfy the prize acquisition condition from all the users who have played before set in the user information, and when one user wins the prize, another user is notified. The given reward may be set in the user information in association with only some of the extracted users.
According to such a server, by using the prize acquisition condition, some of the users who played first can contribute to the prize acquisition of users who played later. It is possible to give a reward according to the degree of contribution to the prize acquisition.

Also, in such a server,
In the user information stored in the user information storage unit, play data when playing the premium acquisition game is set in association with each user who played first,
The reward giving unit may change the reward given to another user when one user wins a prize in accordance with the play data associated with each user who played first.
According to such a server, the reward content is changed according to the play data when the premium acquisition game is played, so that it is possible to increase the motivation to play the premium acquisition game.

In addition, a storage unit configured to store a prize,
An acquisition unit for acquiring the prize stored in the storage unit,
An outlet in the accommodation section,
A user information storage unit that stores user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
A prize acquisition operation control unit that controls the operation of the acquisition unit such that the acquisition unit catches the prize and moves to the discharge port so that the user can acquire the prize.
As a result of the prize acquisition game being played according to the operation of the user who played later, when the user acquires the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet, one user acquires the prize. By a reward given to other users by doing, a reward giving unit that sets the user information in association with each user who played earlier,
A prize acquisition game device characterized by comprising:
According to such a prize acquisition game device, it is possible to expand the range of users to whom the profit from the prize acquisition is given.

Next, the computer as the server
A user information storage means for storing user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
A prize is stored in a storage unit of the game device, an acquisition unit for acquiring the prize stored in the storage unit, and a captured image in which at least the discharge port in the storage unit is displayed by a user terminal via a network. Display control means for receiving from the prize acquisition game device and controlling the screen display;
The prize acquisition for controlling the operation data of the user who operates while watching the captured image displayed on the screen of the user terminal to perform the prize acquisition operation by receiving the operation data of the user from the user terminal via the network. Motion control means,
As a result of the prize acquisition game being executed by operating the prize acquisition game device according to the operation data of the user who later played, the user acquired the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet. In this case, by receiving the play result of the user from the prize acquisition game device via the network, a reward given to another user by one user acquiring a prize is given to each user who played first. A reward giving means for associating and setting the user information,
It is a free gift acquisition game program for making it function as.
According to such a prize acquisition game program, it is possible to expand the range of users to whom the profit from the prize acquisition is given.

Also, a computer as a server,
A user information storage means for storing user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
Virtual free gift acquisition A virtual free gift stored in the storage unit of the game device, a virtual acquisition unit that acquires the virtual free gift stored in the storage unit, and a virtual outlet in the storage unit are provided. Display control means for controlling at least the displayed game image to be received by the user terminal via the network and displayed on the screen.
As a result of the free game being played by the user who played later while watching the game image displayed on the screen of the user terminal, the acquisition unit catches the virtual free gift to the virtual outlet. When the user obtains the virtual gift by moving, the play result of the user is received from the user terminal via the network, so that one user obtains the gift and another user receives the prize. A reward giving means for setting the reward given to the user information in association with each user who played previously,
It is a free gift acquisition game program for making it function as.
According to such a prize acquisition game program, it is possible to expand the range of users to whom the profit from the prize acquisition is given.

In addition, a storage unit configured to store a prize, an acquisition unit that acquires a prize stored in the storage unit, and a computer as a prize acquisition game device that includes an outlet in the storage unit,
A user information storage means for storing user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
A prize acquisition operation control unit that controls the operation of the acquisition unit so that the user can acquire the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the discharge port.
As a result of the prize acquisition game being played according to the operation of the user who played later, when the user acquires the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet, one user acquires the prize. The reward given to other users by doing, reward giving means for setting in the user information in association with each user who played earlier,
It is a free gift acquisition game program for making it function as.
According to such a prize acquisition game program, it is possible to expand the range of users to whom the profit from the prize acquisition is given.

=== First Embodiment ===
In the first embodiment, the prize acquisition game is performed by a user remotely operating a prize acquisition game device installed in a facility (for example, an amusement facility) while viewing a captured image displayed on his / her user terminal. A game system that can be played will be described as an example.

<< Structure of Game System 1 >>
FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram showing an example of a game system 1 according to the first embodiment. In the game system 1 according to the first embodiment, the user remotely operates the prize acquisition game device 20 installed in the amusement facility 3 by using his / her own user terminal, so that the user can enter the game service without entering the amusement facility 3. Can be provided.

  In the game system 1 according to the first embodiment, the server 10, the one or more prize acquisition game devices 20 installed in one or more amusement facilities 3, and the one or more user terminals 50 are connected via a network. Connected for information communication.

  The server 10 manages users who have played the free gift acquisition game and controls the free gift acquisition game. The server 10 is connected to the user terminal 50 and the communication network 4 of the amusement facility 3 via the communication network 2.

  The communication network 2 forms an external network of the amusement facility 3, and includes the Internet, a mobile wireless communication network, and the like. The communication network 4 forms an internal network of the amusement facility 3, and includes a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, and the like.

  The prize acquisition game device 20 is a device for a user to remotely play a prize acquisition game, and can communicate information with the server 10 via the communication network 4 inside the amusement facility and the communication network 2 outside the amusement facility. Connected.

  The user terminal 50 is a terminal device such as a smartphone that allows the user to remotely operate the premium acquisition game device 20 while playing the premium acquisition game while watching the state of the premium acquisition game device 20, and communicates with the server 10 via the communication network 2. Connected for information communication.

<< Server 10 configuration >>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the server 10 according to the first embodiment.
The server 10 is an information processing device (for example, a workstation or a personal computer) used when a system administrator or the like operates and manages game services and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the server 10 in this embodiment includes a server control unit 11, a server storage unit 12, a server input unit 13, a server display unit 14, and a server communication unit 15.

  The server control unit 11 exchanges data between the functional units and controls the entire server 10, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executes a program stored in a predetermined memory. Will be realized. The server control unit 11 in this embodiment includes a game management unit 111, a display control unit 112, a prize acquisition operation control unit 113, and a reward granting unit 114.

  The game management unit 111 has a function of managing various types of information regarding the prize acquisition game, usage status, and the like. The game management unit 111 according to the present embodiment manages play data obtained by a user remotely playing the prize acquisition game by remotely operating the prize acquisition game device 20 while viewing a captured image on the screen, and also the play data. Manages the usage status of the prize acquisition game based on

  The display control unit 112 has a function of controlling the screen display of the user terminal 50 according to the progress of the prize acquisition game. The display control unit 112 according to the present embodiment causes the user terminal 50 to capture a captured image in which at least the prize stored in the prize acquisition game device 20, the acquisition unit that acquires the prize, and the discharge port of the prize are displayed via the network. It is received from the prize acquisition game device 20 and is controlled to be displayed on the screen.

  The prize acquisition operation control unit 113 has a function of controlling the operation of the prize acquisition game device 20 in accordance with the progress of the prize acquisition game. The prize acquisition operation control unit 113 according to the present embodiment receives the operation data of the user who operates while viewing the captured image displayed on the user terminal 50 from the user terminal 50 via the network by the prize acquisition game device 20. Control to perform a prize acquisition operation.

  The reward giving unit 114 has a function of giving a reward to each user who played first, because the user who played later won a prize. The reward giving unit 114 according to the present embodiment causes the obtaining unit to catch the prize and move to the discharge port as a result of the prize obtaining game apparatus 20 operating according to the operation data of the user who has played later to perform the prize obtaining game. When the user obtains the prize, the play result of the user is received from the prize acquisition game device 20 via the network, so that the reward given to another user by the one user can obtain the prize. , Give to each user who played earlier.

  The server storage unit 12 is a read-only memory (ROM) which is a read-only storage area in which system programs are stored, and a rewritable storage area (RAM) which is used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the server control unit 11. Random Access Memory) and is realized by a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk. The server storage unit 12 in the present embodiment stores at least user information that is information about a user and facility information that is information about an amusement facility.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a data structure example of user information. This user information has items such as user ID, user name, terminal ID, electronic money, acquisition reward, play information, and mail address. The user ID is identification information for identifying a user who has ever played. The user name is information indicating the display name of the user. The terminal ID is identification information for identifying the user terminal 50 owned by the user, and is identification information (terminal ID) unique to the terminal such as a MAC address. The electronic money is information indicating the balance of electronic money possessed by the user. The acquisition reward is information indicating all the rewards (all points) that the user has obtained so far. The mail address is address information when sending an electronic mail to the user.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data structure example of play information. This play information has items such as play ID, facility ID, device ID, play date and time, play data, and acquisition reward. The play ID is identification information that identifies a play history. The facility ID is information that identifies a facility where game play has been performed in the past. The device ID is information for identifying the prize acquisition game device 20 used in the game play in the past. The play date and time is information indicating the date and time when the game play was performed. The play data is, for example, game data generated by past game play. Here, as the play data, for example, the number of plays of the user, the play fee paid by the user, the travel distance of the prize when acquisition fails, and the like are set and registered. The travel distance of the prize at the time of acquisition failure can be measured by comparing captured images before and after moving the prize and performing image analysis. The acquisition reward is information indicating the reward (points) acquired during the play.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of facility information. This facility information has items such as a facility ID, a facility name, and game device information. The facility ID is identification information for identifying the amusement facilities 3 existing all over the country. The facility name is information indicating the display name of the amusement facility 3. The game device information is information about the prize acquisition game device 20 installed in the amusement facility 3, and includes the device ID, device name, reservation information, play user information, reward acquisition condition, reward, prize acquisition date and time, play fee, and the like. Have items. The device ID is identification information for identifying the prize acquisition game device 20 installed in the amusement facility 3. The device name is information indicating the display name of the prize acquisition game device 20. The reservation information is information regarding a play reservation, and includes a reservation number, a user ID of a user who made a reservation, a reservation completion date and time, and the like. The play user information is information regarding the user who has played first, and includes a play number, a user ID of the user who actually played the play, a play start date and time, a play end date and time, and the like. It should be noted that this play user information is reset when any user wins the prize, and the user who played first is newly set. The reward acquisition condition is information that defines the condition to be established for the user to obtain the reward. The reward is information that defines the content of reward given to another user when one user wins a prize. Here, points are set as rewards, and users can play games for free by accumulating these points. The prize acquisition date and time is information indicating the date and time when the prize was acquired as a result of the game play. The play fee is information indicating the amount of money for one play.

  The server input unit 13 is used by a system administrator or the like to input various data, and is realized by, for example, a keyboard or a mouse. In the server 10, the server input unit 13 may be connected and used when necessary.

  The server display unit 14 is for displaying an operation screen for a system administrator based on a command from the server control unit 11, and is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). In the server 10, the server display unit 14 may be connected and used when necessary.

  The server communication unit 15 is for communicating with the prize acquisition game device 20 and the user terminal 50 installed in the amusement facility 3, and various data transmitted from the prize acquisition game device 20 and the user terminal 50. It has a function as a receiving unit for receiving a signal and a signal, and a function as a transmitting unit for transmitting various data and signals to the prize acquisition game apparatus 20 and the user terminal 50 according to a command from the server control unit 11.

<< Configuration of the prize acquisition game device 20 >>
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the premium getting game device 20 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the prize acquisition game device 20 according to the first embodiment. In the following description, each direction is defined as shown in FIG. That is, the vertical direction is defined as “vertical direction”, and “upper” and “lower” are defined according to gravity. Further, based on the service provider side (for example, a store clerk) when facing the prize acquisition game device 20, the front side is “front” and the back side is “rear” and “front-back direction”. Define. Further, a direction perpendicular to the up-down direction and the front-rear direction is defined as “left-right direction”, and “right” and “left” are defined with reference to the service provider side.

  The prize acquisition game device 20 according to the first embodiment is a device that is installed in the amusement facility 3 and executes a prize acquisition game in response to a remote operation by a user.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the premium acquisition game device 20 according to the first embodiment includes a device control unit 21, a device storage unit 22, a device display unit 23, a device communication unit 24, and an acquisition unit 25. The moving unit 26, the imaging unit 27, the housing unit 28, the discharge port 29, the display unit 30, the base unit 31, and the outlet 32.

  The device control unit 21 is for controlling the entire prize acquisition game device 20, and is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a predetermined memory.

  The device storage unit 22 is a read-only memory (ROM), which is a read-only storage region in which various programs and various information required in the prize acquisition game device 20 are stored, and a work region for arithmetic processing by the device control unit 21. It has a RAM (Random Access Memory) which is a rewritable storage area used, and is realized by a nonvolatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk. The device storage unit 22 in the present embodiment stores, for example, game device information (device ID of the prize acquisition game device 20), user information (user ID, play data, etc.), and the like, in addition to the game program.

  The device display unit 23 is for displaying a setting screen for the service provider to adjust the difficulty level of the prize acquisition game and an operation screen for maintenance, and for example, a liquid crystal display. (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like.

  The device communication unit 24 is for communicating with the server 10, and functions according to a function as a receiving unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from the server 10 and a command from the device control unit 21. It has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the server 10.

  The image capturing unit 27 is a camera or the like that captures a space area formed above the exhibiting unit 30. The image pickup unit 27 in the present embodiment has an image pickup device (CCD image sensor, CMOS image sensor, or the like) having a predetermined resolution. The imaging unit 27 captures a play field at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 1/30 second) to generate temporally continuous image data and outputs the image data to the device control unit 21.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the accommodation unit 28 accommodates one or a plurality of prizes accommodated in the area, and the front surface and the left and right side surfaces are transparent so that the user can visually recognize it through the imaging unit 27. It is formed of a member (for example, glass or the like). An opening / closing door (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the accommodating portion 28, so that the service provider can display and supplement the prize. The space area surrounded by the accommodating portion 28 is used as a play field for the user to play the premium acquisition game.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the accommodation unit 28 in the present embodiment includes an acquisition unit 25 for acquiring the prize A, a moving unit 26 for moving the acquisition unit 25, and an exhibition unit for displaying the prize A. 30 and a discharge port 29 for discharging the prize A to the outside of the housing portion 28.

  The acquisition unit 25 drives an arm opening / closing motor (not shown) to acquire the prize stored in the storage unit 28 (that is, the prize displayed in the display unit 30) by opening / closing the arm. The moving unit 26 drives a moving motor (not shown) to move the acquisition unit 25 within the space area formed by the housing unit 28.

  The moving unit 26 in the present embodiment includes a horizontal moving unit, a vertical moving unit, and a lifting / lowering moving unit. The horizontal movement unit moves the acquisition unit 25 in the horizontal direction (that is, the front-rear direction and the left-right direction) within the space area formed by the accommodation unit 28. The vertical movement unit moves the acquisition unit 25 in the vertical direction (that is, the vertical direction) within the space area formed by the housing unit 28.

  The base portion 31 is a base provided below the accommodation portion 28, and holds the accommodation portion 28 at a high position so that a service provider can stand upright and face the front side to perform a prize supplementing work or the like. It is a thing. The base portion 31 has a guide route for guiding the prize dropped from the outlet 29 to the outlet 32, and a sensor (not shown) for detecting passage of the prize is provided on the guide route. Has been.

  The take-out port 32 is provided on the front surface of the base unit 31 and is used by a service provider to take out the dropped prize when the prize acquired by the acquisition unit 25 falls from the discharge port 29 of the accommodation unit 28. It is a thing.

<< Configuration of User Terminal 50 >>
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the user terminal 50 according to the first embodiment.

  The user terminal 50 according to the first embodiment is an information processing device (for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone terminal, etc.) that the user can carry and use.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the user terminal 50 in the first embodiment has a terminal control unit 51, a terminal storage unit 52, a terminal operation unit 53, a terminal display unit 54, and a terminal communication unit 55. .

  The terminal control unit 51 controls the entire user terminal 50, and is realized by the CPU executing a program stored in a predetermined memory. The terminal control unit 51 in the present embodiment has a function of executing an application for remotely playing the prize acquisition game, a function of executing screen display processing such as a game screen, and the like.

  The terminal storage unit 52 is a ROM, which is a read-only storage area in which various applications and various information required in the user terminal 50 are stored, and a rewritable storage used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the terminal control unit 51. It has a RAM that is an area. The terminal storage unit 52 in this embodiment stores a user's mail address, a terminal ID of the user terminal 50, and the like.

  The terminal operation unit 53 is for receiving an operation input from a user who operates while viewing a captured image on the screen of the user terminal 50. The terminal operation unit 53 in the present embodiment includes a touch panel, and can accept operations specific to the touch panel, such as tap, swipe, and flick operations from the user.

  The terminal display unit 54 displays a captured image of the prize acquisition game on the screen according to the progress of the application based on a command from the terminal control unit 51, and is described in a language such as HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) by a browser function. It is for displaying a Web page and is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The terminal communication unit 55 is for performing communication with the server 10, and functions according to a function as a reception unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from the server 10 and a command from the terminal control unit 51. It has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the server 10.

<< About operation of game system 1 >>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment.

  The terminal control unit 51 of the user terminal 50 activates the game application for remotely playing the premium acquisition game, and then activates a selection screen that allows the user to select one of the premium acquisition game devices 20 from the selection candidate list (not displayed). Is shown on the terminal display unit 54 (step S101).

  In the selection candidate list according to the present embodiment, one or a plurality of prizes (that is, one or a plurality of prizes stored in the prize acquisition game device 20) that can be acquired by the game play are displayed in the respective prize acquisition game devices 20. It is displayed in association with each other. Therefore, the user can select the prize acquisition game device 20 while viewing the desired prize.

  Then, when any of the prize acquisition game devices 20 is selected by the user's operation on the selection screen (not shown), the terminal control unit 51 of the user terminal 50 plays the selected prize acquisition game device 20. A request for starting is transmitted to the server 10 via the network.

  Next, when the game management unit 111 of the server 10 receives the request transmitted from the user terminal 50, the game management unit 111 refers to the game device information (reservation information) set in the facility information shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the user has already made a reservation for the premium acquisition game device 20 (step S102).

  Then, the game management unit 111 of the server 10 updates the reservation information included in the game device information when the user has not made a reservation for the selected premium acquisition game device 20 (step S102: NO). Then, a reservation is made for the selected prize acquisition game device 20 for the user (step S103).

  On the other hand, when the user has already reserved the selected prize acquisition game device 20 (step S102: YES), the game management unit 111 of the server 10 sets the facility information shown in FIG. With reference to the registered game device information (reservation information, play user information), the game play on the selected prize acquisition game device 20 is being performed by another user who has made a reservation, and the game is currently played. It is determined whether or not it is impossible (step S104).

  Then, when the game management unit 111 of the server 10 is in the play-disabled state at the present time (step S104: YES), the game management unit 111 waits until the game play by the other user who has previously reserved is completed.

  On the other hand, when the game management unit 111 of the server 10 is not in the unplayable state at the present time (step S104: NO), the electronic money set in the user information shown in FIG. 3 and the game money shown in FIG. Based on the game device information (play fee) set in the facility information, it is determined whether the play fee can be paid for the user (step S105).

  Then, when it is determined that the play fee cannot be paid (step S105: NO), the game management unit 111 of the server 10 ends this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the play fee can be paid (step S105: YES), the game screen including the captured image of the play field captured by the premium acquisition game device 20 is displayed on the user terminal 50. The display control unit 112 is requested to perform an image display process for the purpose. When the game management unit 111 requests execution of the image display processing, the display control unit 112 of the server 10 displays the prize stored in the storage unit 28 of the prize acquisition game device 20 and the prize stored in the storage unit 28. Control is performed so that the user terminal 50 receives, from the prize acquisition game device 20 via the network, the captured image in which the acquisition unit 25 to be acquired and the discharge port 29 in the accommodation unit 28 are displayed at least and displayed on the screen. (Step S106).

  FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing an example of the game screen in the first embodiment. On the game screen 500 shown in FIG. 10, a captured image display area 501, an information display area 502, and an operation area 503 are displayed. The captured image display area 501 is an area for displaying a captured image of the play field captured by the premium acquisition game device 20 selected by the user. Here, the prize A accommodated in the accommodation unit 28 of the prize acquisition game device 20 selected by the user, the acquisition unit 25 for acquiring the prize A accommodated in the accommodation unit 28, and the accommodation unit 28 The captured image in which at least the discharge port 29 is displayed is displayed. The information display area 502 is an area for displaying information regarding the prize acquisition game device 20 selected by the user. Here, the amount of money for one play of the premium acquisition game device 20 selected by the user, the balance of electronic money owned by the user, and the number of users who previously played the selected premium acquisition game device 20. Is displayed. The operation area 503 is an area for a user to remotely play a game, and includes an operation button 504 for moving the acquisition unit 25 of the prize acquisition game apparatus 20 in the left-right direction and an acquisition unit of the prize acquisition game apparatus 20. An operation button 505 for moving 25 in the front-rear direction and an operation button 506 for starting game play are included.

  In this way, while the game screen 500 is displayed on the terminal display unit 54 of the user terminal 50, the user presses the operation button 506 to start the prize acquisition game, and then operates while viewing the captured image in the play field. When the button 504 or the operation button 505 is selected and operated, the terminal control unit 51 of the user terminal 50 sends, together with the operation data of the user, a request for starting the prize acquisition operation in the prize acquisition game device 20 via the network to the server. Send to 10.

  Next, when the game management unit 111 of the server 10 receives the request transmitted from the user terminal 50, the game management unit 111 causes the prize acquisition operation control unit 113 to perform a prize acquisition operation process for causing the prize acquisition game device 20 to perform a prize acquisition operation. Request for. When the prize acquisition operation control unit 113 of the server 10 is requested by the game management unit 111 to execute the prize acquisition operation process, the operation data of the user who operates while viewing the captured image displayed on the user terminal 50 is given as a prize. The game acquisition device 20 receives the user terminal 50 via the network and controls the game device 20 to perform the prize acquisition operation (step S107).

  Then, when the device control unit 21 of the prize acquisition game device 20 receives the operation data of the user who operates while looking at the captured image displayed on the user terminal 50, the device control unit 21 of the moving motor is operated based on the operation data of the user. The moving operation of the moving unit 26 is controlled by driving, and the acquiring operation of the acquiring unit 25 is controlled by driving the arm opening / closing motor. When the device control unit 21 of the prize acquisition game device 20 operates the moving unit 26 and the acquisition unit 25 so that the prize in the storage unit 28 drops from the discharge port 29, on the guide route of the base unit 31. Passage of the prize is detected by a sensor provided in the. By detecting the passage of the free gift in this way, the user can obtain the free gift as a play result. After that, the device control unit 21 of the prize acquisition game device 20 transmits the play result of the prize acquisition game based on the operation data of the user to the server 10.

  Next, when the game management unit 111 of the server 10 receives the play result of the prize acquisition game based on the operation data of the user from the prize acquisition game device 20, the game management unit 111 delivers the play result of the prize acquisition game to the reward giving unit 114. Upon receiving the play result of the free gift acquisition game from the game management unit 111, the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 determines whether or not the free gift has been acquired by the remote operation of the user based on the play result (step S108). ..

  Then, when it is determined that the prize has not been acquired by the remote operation of the user based on the play result (step S108: NO), the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 ends this process. On the other hand, when it is determined from the play result that the prize has been acquired by the remote control of the user (step S108: YES), the play information set in the user information shown in FIG. 3 and the play information shown in FIG. Based on the game device information (reward acquisition condition, play user information) set in the facility information, a reward can be acquired by satisfying the reward acquisition condition among all the users who have played before set in the play user information. It is determined whether or not the user exists (step S109).

  Next, when there is no user who can obtain the reward by satisfying the reward acquisition condition (step S109: NO), the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 ends the process without giving the reward. When there is a user who can obtain the reward by satisfying the reward acquisition condition (step S109: YES), the reward is given to the user (step S110).

  For example, when the reward acquisition condition is set such that “the number of times the user has played by the prize acquisition date and time is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times” is set for the prize acquisition game device 20 when the prize is acquired, the reward granting unit 114 of the server 10. By referring to the play data included in the play information, all the users who have played a predetermined number of times or more before the prize acquisition date and time in the prize acquisition game device 20 have been played before all the users set in the play user information. Extract all from users. Then, the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 identifies the reward given to some of the extracted users by referring to the game device information (reward) set in the facility information shown in FIG. The specified reward is set in the user information in association with only some of the extracted users. As a result, it is assumed that the user who played more often among the users who played earlier contributed to the prize acquisition of the user who played later, so the contribution level to the prize acquisition can be improved. It is possible to give a reward according to it.

  Further, for example, when the reward acquisition condition is set to “the play fee paid by the user is equal to or more than a predetermined amount by the prize acquisition date and time” for the prize acquisition game device 20 at the time of the prize acquisition, the reward of the server 10 By referring to the play data included in the play information, the giving unit 114 sets, in the play user information, the user whose play fee paid by the prize acquisition game device 20 by the prize acquisition date is equal to or more than a predetermined amount. Extract all from all previously played users. Then, the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 identifies the reward given to some of the extracted users by referring to the game device information (reward) set in the facility information shown in FIG. The specified reward is set in the user information in association with only some of the extracted users. As a result, it is estimated that the user who paid the higher play fee among the users who played earlier contributed to the free gift of the users who played later. It is possible to give a reward according to the degree.

  Further, for example, in the case where the reward acquisition game device 20 at the time of the prize acquisition is set as a reward acquisition condition that “the moving distance of the prize at the time of acquisition failure is equal to or more than a predetermined distance” is set, the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10. Refers to the play data included in the play information, and plays the user whose movement distance of the prize is equal to or more than a predetermined distance when the prize acquisition game device 20 fails to acquire the play data to the destination set in the play user information. Extract all from all users. Then, the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 identifies the reward given to some of the extracted users by referring to the game device information (reward) set in the facility information shown in FIG. The specified reward is set in the user information in association with only some of the extracted users. As a result, the greater the travel distance of the prize when the player failed to win the prize among the users who played the game earlier, the more the user contributed to the prize acquisition of the user who played the game later. It is possible to give a reward according to.

  As described above, according to the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, as a result of remotely playing the premium acquisition game device 20 while watching the captured image on the user terminal 50, the user who played first fails to acquire the premium, If the user who played after that succeeds in winning the prize, the user who played first is also rewarded. Therefore, it is possible to expand the range of users who can be provided with profits from the prize acquisition.

=== Second Embodiment ===
In the second embodiment, a game system that allows a user to play a free gift acquisition game by performing a game operation while watching a virtual free gift acquisition game device displayed on his / her user terminal is specifically described. Explained.

<< Structure of Game System 1 >>
FIG. 11 is a network configuration diagram showing an example of the game system 1 according to the second embodiment. In the game system 1 according to the second embodiment, the user can receive the provision of the game service by operating the virtual prize acquisition game device using the user's own terminal.

  In the game system 1 according to the second embodiment, the server 10 and one or a plurality of user terminals 50 are connected via a network so as to be able to communicate information.

  The server 10 manages users who have played the free gift acquisition game and controls the free gift acquisition game. The server 10 is connected to the user terminal 50 via the communication network 2. The communication network 2 includes the Internet, a mobile wireless communication network, or the like. The user terminal 50 is a terminal device such as a smartphone for allowing the user to play the premium acquisition game by operating the game while watching the virtual premium acquisition game device on the screen, and via the communication network 2. The server 10 is connected to be able to communicate information.

  In the following, since the user terminal 50 has the same configuration as the user terminal 50 according to the above-described first embodiment, a detailed description will be omitted.

<< Server 10 configuration >>
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the server 10 according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the server 10 according to the second embodiment includes a server control unit 11, a server storage unit 12, a server input unit 13, a server display unit 14, and a server communication unit 15. .. In the following, the server input unit 13 and the server display unit 14 have the same configurations as those in the above-described first embodiment, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The server control unit 11 exchanges data between the functional units and controls the entire server 10, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executes a program stored in a predetermined memory. Will be realized. The server control unit 11 in this embodiment includes a game management unit 111, a display control unit 112, and a reward granting unit 114.

  The game management unit 111 has a function of managing various types of information regarding the prize acquisition game, usage status, and the like. The game management unit 111 according to the present embodiment manages play data obtained by the user operating the virtual premium acquisition game device on the user terminal 50 to play the premium acquisition game, and also prizes based on the play data. Manage the usage status of acquired games.

  The display control unit 112 has a function of controlling the screen display of the user terminal 50 according to the progress of the prize acquisition game. The display control unit 112 according to the present embodiment includes a virtual premium stored in a storage unit of a virtual premium acquisition game device, a virtual acquisition unit that acquires the virtual premium stored in the storage unit, and The user terminal 50 receives the game image in which at least the virtual outlet in the accommodation section is displayed via the network and controls it so as to display it on the screen.

  The reward giving unit 114 has a function of giving a reward to each user who played first, because the user who played later acquired a virtual gift. The reward giving unit 114 in the present embodiment is operated by a user who played later while looking at the virtual premium acquisition game device displayed on the screen of the user terminal 50, and as a result of performing the premium acquisition game, a virtual premium acquisition game is performed. When the user acquires a virtual gift by the acquisition unit catching the virtual gift and moving to the virtual outlet, the play result of the user is received from the user terminal 50 via the network. As a result, the reward given to another user by the virtual prize given by one user is given to each user who played first.

  The server storage unit 12 is a read-only memory (ROM) which is a read-only storage area in which system programs are stored, and a rewritable storage area (RAM) which is used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the server control unit 11. Random Access Memory). The server storage unit 12 according to the present embodiment stores at least user information similar to that shown in FIG. 3 and virtual game device information that is information about a virtual prize acquisition game device.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a data structure example of virtual game device information. This virtual game device information has items such as device ID, device name, prize, reservation information, play user information, reward acquisition condition, reward, prize acquisition date and time, and play fee. The device ID is identification information that identifies a virtual prize acquisition game device. The device name is information indicating the display name of the virtual prize acquisition game device. The free gift is information indicating a virtual free gift that can be acquired by the virtual free gift acquisition game device. The reservation information is information regarding a play reservation, and includes a reservation number, a user ID of a user who made a reservation, a reservation completion date and time, and the like. The play user information is information regarding the user who has played first, and includes a play number, a user ID of the user who actually played the play, a play start date and time, a play end date and time, and the like. It should be noted that this play user information is reset when any user wins a virtual gift, and the user who played first is newly set. The reward acquisition condition is information that defines the condition to be established in order for the user to acquire the reward. The reward is information that defines the content of reward given to another user when one user obtains a virtual free gift. The free gift acquisition date and time is information indicating the date and time when a virtual free gift was obtained as a result of game play. The play fee is information indicating the amount of money for one play.

  The server communication unit 15 is for performing communication with the user terminal 50, and has a function as a receiving unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from the user terminal 50 and a command from the server control unit 11. Accordingly, it has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the user terminal 50.

<< About operation of game system 1 >>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the game system 1 according to the second embodiment.

  The terminal control unit 51 of the user terminal 50 has a selection screen (not shown) that allows the user to select one of the virtual prize acquisition game devices from the selection candidate list after starting the game application for playing the prize acquisition game. ) Is displayed on the terminal display unit 54 (step S201).

  In the selection candidate list according to the present embodiment, one or a plurality of virtual gifts that can be acquired by game play (that is, virtual gifts stored in the virtual gift acquisition game device) are virtual gifts. It is displayed in association with each of the acquisition game devices. Therefore, the user can select the virtual premium acquisition game device while viewing the desired virtual premium.

  Then, the terminal control unit 51 of the user terminal 50 selects one of the virtual virtual prize acquisition game devices by a user operation on the selection screen (not shown), and selects the selected virtual virtual prize acquisition game. A request for starting play on the device is transmitted to the server 10 via the network.

  Next, when the game management unit 111 of the server 10 receives the request transmitted from the user terminal 50, the game management unit 111 refers to the reservation information set in the virtual game device information shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the user has already made a reservation for the special prize acquisition game device (step S202).

  Then, the game management unit 111 of the server 10 is set to the virtual game device information when the reservation of the selected virtual premium obtaining game device is not made by the user (step S202: NO). The reservation information is updated, and the selected virtual premium acquisition game device is reserved for the user (step S203).

  On the other hand, when the user has already reserved the selected virtual premium acquisition game device (step S202: YES), the game management unit 111 of the server 10 displays the virtual game shown in FIG. With reference to the reservation information and the play user information set in the device information, the game play on the selected virtual premium acquisition game device is being performed by another user who has made a reservation at the moment, and at the present time. It is determined whether or not play is impossible (step S204).

  Then, when the game management unit 111 of the server 10 is in the play-disabled state at the present time (step S204: YES), the game management unit 111 waits until the game play by another user who has previously reserved is completed.

  On the other hand, if the game management unit 111 of the server 10 is not in the unplayable state at the present time (step S204: NO), the electronic money set in the user information shown in FIG. 3 and the game information shown in FIG. Based on the play fee set in the virtual game device information, it is determined whether the play fee can be paid for the user (step S205).

  Then, when it is determined that the play fee cannot be paid (step S205: NO), the game management unit 111 of the server 10 ends this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the play fee can be paid (step S205: YES), the user terminal 50 is caused to display a game screen including a virtual play field in the virtual premium acquisition game device. The display control unit 112 is requested to perform an image display process for the purpose. The display control unit 112 of the server 10, when requested to execute the image display processing by the game management unit 111, is a virtual premium stored in the storage unit of the virtual premium acquisition game device, and is stored in the storage unit. The user terminal 50 receives the virtual image acquisition unit for acquiring the virtual gift and the game image in which at least the discharge port in the accommodation unit is displayed via the network and controls the screen display ( Step S206).

  FIG. 15 is an image diagram showing an example of a game screen in the second embodiment. On the game screen 600 shown in FIG. 15, a play field display area 601, an information display area 602, and an operation area 603 are displayed. The play field display area 601 is an area for displaying the play field of the virtual premium getting game device selected by the user. Here, a virtual free gift B stored in the storage portion 601c of the virtual free gift acquisition game device selected by the user, and a virtual free gift B for acquiring the virtual free gift B stored in the storage portion 601c. A game image in which at least the acquisition unit 601a and the virtual outlet 601b in the accommodation unit is displayed is displayed. The information display area 602 is an area for displaying information related to the virtual premium getting game device selected by the user. Here, the amount of money for one play of the virtual premium acquisition game device selected by the user, the balance of the electronic money owned by the user, and the selected virtual premium acquisition game device are played first. The number of users is displayed. The operation area 603 is an area for a user to perform a game operation, and includes an operation button 604 for moving the virtual acquisition unit 601a of the virtual prize acquisition game device in the left-right direction, and a virtual prize acquisition. An operation button 605 for moving the virtual acquisition unit 601a of the game device in the front-rear direction and an operation button 606 for starting the game play are included.

  In this manner, when the game screen 600 is displayed on the terminal display unit 54 of the user terminal 50 and the user presses the operation button 606 to start the prize acquisition game, the virtual prize acquisition game device is played. The operation button 604 and the operation button 605 are selected and operated while looking at the field.

  Next, when the user selects and operates the operation button 604 or the operation button 605 while looking at the play field of the virtual prize acquisition game device, the terminal control unit 51 of the user terminal 50 generates virtual data based on the operation data of the user. The prize acquisition game device is controlled to perform a prize acquisition operation (step S207).

  Specifically, the terminal control unit 51 of the user terminal 50 controls the operation of the virtual acquisition unit based on the operation data of the user, and the operation of the virtual acquisition unit causes the virtual free gift to be virtual. Whether or not the virtual gift falls from the proper outlet, or whether or not the virtual prize drops halfway before the virtual outlet is determined by a preset drop probability. Since it is determined that the virtual gift falls from the virtual outlet according to the drop probability, the user can acquire the virtual gift as a play result. After that, the terminal control unit 51 of the user terminal 50 transmits the play result of the prize acquisition game based on the operation data of the user to the server 10.

  Next, when the game management unit 111 of the server 10 receives the play result of the premium acquisition game based on the operation data of the user from the user terminal 50, the game management unit 111 delivers the play result of the premium acquisition game to the reward granting unit 114. When the play result of the free gift acquisition game is handed over from the game management unit 111, the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 determines whether or not a virtual free gift has been acquired by a user's operation based on the play result (step). S208).

  Then, the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 ends this processing when it is determined from the play result that the virtual prize has not been obtained by the operation of the user (step S208: NO). On the other hand, when it is determined from the play result that the virtual prize has been obtained by the user's operation (step S208: YES), the play information set in the user information shown in FIG. Based on the reward acquisition condition and the play user information set in the virtual game device information shown in, all the users who played previously set in the play user information can obtain the reward by satisfying the reward acquisition condition. Is present (step S209).

  Next, when the user who can obtain the reward by satisfying the reward acquisition condition does not exist (step S209: NO), the reward giving unit 114 of the server 10 ends the process without giving the reward, When there is a user who can obtain the reward by satisfying the reward acquisition condition (step S209: YES), the reward is given to the user (step S210). It should be noted that a specific example of the reward granting using the reward acquisition condition is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

  As described above, according to the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, as a result of playing the free gift acquisition game on the screen of the user terminal 50 with the virtual free gift acquisition game device, the user who played first has the virtual free gift. If the player who succeeded in playing the game succeeds in acquiring a virtual free gift, the user who played the game first will be rewarded. Therefore, it is possible to expand the range of users who can be provided with profits from the prize acquisition.

=== Third Embodiment ===
In the third embodiment, even if the user who has entered the usage facility operates a premium acquisition game device installed in the usage facility (for example, an amusement facility) to play the prize acquisition game, the prize acquisition is performed. A prize acquisition game device configured to be able to expand the range of users to whom profits are given will be specifically described as an example.

<< Configuration of the prize acquisition game device 20 >>
FIG. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the premium getting game device 20 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the prize acquisition game device 20 according to the third embodiment. In the following description, each direction is defined as shown in FIG. Each of these directions corresponds to each direction shown in FIG.

  The prize acquisition game device 20 according to the third embodiment is a device that is installed in the amusement facility 3 and executes the prize acquisition game in response to a user's operation.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the premium acquisition game device 20 according to the third embodiment includes a device control unit 21, a device storage unit 22, a device display unit 23, a device communication unit 24, and an acquisition unit 25. The transfer unit 26, the storage unit 28, the discharge port 29, the display unit 30, the base unit 31, the outlet 32, the device operation unit 33, the card RW unit 34, and the coin insertion unit 35.

  In the following, the device control unit 21, the device display unit 23, the device communication unit 24, the acquisition unit 25, the moving unit 26, the housing unit 28, the discharge port 29, the exhibition unit 30, and the base unit. The components 31 and the outlet 32 have the same configurations as those in the above-described first embodiment, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The device control unit 21 is for controlling the entire prize acquisition game device 20, and is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a predetermined memory. As shown in FIG. 17, the device control unit 21 in the present embodiment includes a game management unit 21a, a prize acquisition operation control unit 21b, and a reward granting unit 21c.

  The device storage unit 22 is a read-only memory (ROM) that is a read-only storage area in which system programs are stored, and a rewritable storage area that is used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the server control unit 11 (RAM ( Random Access Memory). The device storage unit 22 in the present embodiment stores at least user information similar to that shown in FIG. 3 and game device information that is information regarding the prize acquisition game device.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example data structure of game device information. This game device information has items such as player information, reward acquisition conditions, rewards, date and time of prize acquisition, and the like. The play user information is information relating to the user who played first, and includes a play number, a user ID of the user who actually played the play, a play start date and time, a play end date and time, and the like. The play user information is reset when any user wins the prize, and the user who played first is newly set. The reward acquisition condition is information that defines the condition to be established in order for the user to obtain the reward. The reward is information that defines the content of reward given to another user when one user wins a prize. The prize acquisition date and time is information indicating the date and time when the prize was acquired as a result of the game play.

  The device operation unit 33 is used when the user performs a game operation. The device operation unit 33 in the present embodiment includes an operation button for moving the acquisition unit 25 in the left-right direction and an operation button for moving the acquisition unit 25 in the front-rear direction.

  The card RW unit 34 is a reader / writer that reads and writes electronic data from and to an IC card. The card RW unit 34 in the present embodiment reads, for example, a user ID recorded in an IC card possessed by the user and writes various data (for example, data regarding rewards) obtained from a play result or the like. be able to.

  The coin slot 35 includes a slot for inserting coins and a sensor for detecting coins inserted through the slot. The user inserts a predetermined number of coins into the coin slot as a play fee for one play.

<< About the operation of the prize acquisition game device 20 >>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the premium getting game device 20 according to the third embodiment.

  The game management unit 21a of the prize acquisition game device 20 determines whether or not the user has paid the play fee for one play based on whether or not the detection signal for detecting the payment of the play fee has been received from the coin insertion unit 35. The determination is made (step S301).

  When the user does not pay the play fee for one play (step S301: NO), the game management unit 21a of the prize acquisition game device 20 waits until the play fee for one play is paid. On the other hand, when the user pays the play fee for one play (step S301: YES), the card RW unit 34 reads the user ID recorded in the IC card possessed by the user and associates them with the play order. And set as play user information (step S302).

  Next, when the prize acquisition operation control unit 21b of the prize acquisition game device 20 acquires the user ID of the user, the prize acquisition operation control unit 21b controls the prize acquisition operation of the prize acquisition game device 20 based on the operation data from the device operation unit 33 ( Step S303).

  Specifically, the prize acquisition operation control unit 21b of the prize acquisition game device 20 controls the moving operation of the moving unit 26 by driving the moving motor based on the operation data from the device operation unit 33, and opens and closes the arm. The acquisition operation of the acquisition unit 25 is controlled by driving the driving motor. When the prize acquisition operation control unit 21b of the prize acquisition game device 20 operates the moving unit 26 and the acquisition unit 25 to cause the prize in the storage unit 28 to drop from the outlet 29, guide the base unit 31. The passage of the prize is detected by a sensor provided on the route. By detecting the passage of the free gift in this way, the user can obtain the free gift as a play result.

  Next, the reward giving unit 21c of the premium acquisition game device 20 determines whether or not the user has acquired the premium based on the play result of the premium acquisition game operated by the user (step S304).

  Then, when it is determined that the user has not acquired a prize (step S304: NO), the reward giving unit 21c of the prize acquisition game device 20 ends this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the user has won the prize (step S304: YES), the play information set in the user information shown in FIG. 3 and the game device information shown in FIG. 18 are set. Based on the reward acquisition condition and the play user information, it is determined whether or not there is a user who can obtain the reward by satisfying the reward acquisition condition among all the users who have played before set in the play user information. (Step S305).

  Next, if there is no user who can obtain a reward by satisfying the reward acquisition condition (step S305: NO), the reward giving unit 21c of the prize acquisition game device 20 ends this process without giving a reward. On the other hand, when there is a user who can obtain the reward by satisfying the reward acquisition condition (step S305: YES), the reward is given to the user (step S306). It should be noted that a specific example of the reward granting using the reward acquisition condition is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

  As described above, according to the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, as a result of playing the premium acquisition game on the premium acquisition game device 20, the user who played first fails to acquire the premium, and the user who played after that wins the premium. If you succeed in acquiring, the reward will be given to the user who played first. Therefore, it is possible to expand the range of users who can be provided with profits from the prize acquisition.

=== Other Embodiments ===
The above embodiment is for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and is not for limiting the interpretation of the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention also includes equivalents thereof. In particular, the embodiments described below are also included in the present invention.

<Reward>
In the above embodiment, the case where points are awarded as a reward has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the right to change the difficulty level of the prize acquisition game may be given as a reward. The right to receive an inexpensive premium itself (for example, one that is not stored in the played prize acquisition game device 20) may be given as a reward.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is also possible to change the reward given to another user when one user wins a prize according to the play data associated with each user who played first. .. For example, when the number of plays of the user who played first is set in the user information as the play data, it is possible to increase the points given as a reward as the number of plays increases. Further, for example, when the play date and time of the user who played first is set in the user information as play data, the more recently the user who played later has played the game, the more points are awarded as reward. It is also possible to do so.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to give an additional reward according to the number of users who have played first. As a result, the number of users who play the game using the premium-acquisition game device with a high degree of difficulty that rarely obtains a prize increases, so that it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the prize-acquisition game device (or the prize). .. At this time, in the list displayed on the selection screen, the prize acquisition game devices may be sorted according to the number of users who played first.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to determine that the user who first played the game and failed to win the prize and the user who played the game later and succeeded in winning the prize are the same person, based on the result of consecutively playing the prize acquisition game. If you do, you may exclude it from the user who played the game before the reward is given (that is, even the user who played first will eventually get the prize, so do not receive the reward. May be limited to).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the reward content may be disclosed before the user plays, or the prize acquisition may be kept secret without being disclosed.

<Reward acquisition conditions>
In the above-described embodiment, "the number of times the user has played by the prize acquisition date and time is a predetermined number or more" or the like has been described as an example of the reward acquisition condition, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “the prize falling position at the time of acquisition failure is within a predetermined range centered on the outlet” may be the reward acquisition condition. In addition, for example, “playing within a predetermined time period from the date and time when the premium is acquired” may be used as the reward acquisition condition.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case has been described as an example where, among the users who have played before, the reward is given to some of the users who have satisfied the reward acquisition condition, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not a thing. For example, regardless of the reward acquisition condition, the reward may be given to all the users who played first.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the reward acquisition condition may be presented before the user plays, or the prize acquisition may be kept secret without being presented.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, if one user cannot play as a result of playing first, and if another user plays and wins the gift later, the free gift is played first. Information (for example, the content of reward) that can be acquired may be notified to the one user in advance.

<Browse gameplay>
In the above-described embodiment, the display control unit 112 may control the user's terminal 50 to access the server 10 so that the play status of another user can be viewed on the user terminal 50. Good. At this time, the display control unit 112 may display the number of other users who are browsing on the game screen 500 or the game screen 600. Then, the reward granting unit 114 grants an additional reward to one user or another user who has played earlier, depending on the number of other users who are browsing when the one user wins the prize. Good.

<Server>
In the above embodiment, the game system 1 including one server 10 was described as an example of the server, but the game system 1 including a plurality of servers 10 may be included as an example of the server. For example, the function may be distributed by dividing the server 10 into a plurality of servers and the like.

1 Game System 2 Communication Network 3 Amusement Facility 4 Communication Network 10 Server 11 Server Control Unit 12 Server Storage Unit 13 Server Input Unit 14 Server Display Unit 15 Server Communication Unit 20 Prize Acquisition Game Device 21 Device Control Unit 21a Game Management Unit 21b Prize Acquisition Operation control unit 21c Reward grant unit 22 Device storage unit 23 Device display unit 24 Device communication unit 25 Acquisition unit 26 Moving unit 27 Imaging unit 28 Housing unit 29 Discharge port 30 Display unit 31 Base unit 32 Ejection port 33 Device operation unit 34 Card RW Part 35 Coin insertion part 50 User terminal 51 Terminal control part 52 Terminal storage part 53 Terminal operation part 54 Terminal display part 55 Terminal communication part 111 Game management part 112 Display control part 113 Prize acquisition operation control part 114 Reward grant part 500 Game screen 501 Captured image display area 502 Information display area 503 Operation area 504 Operation button 505 Operation button 506 Operation button 600 Game screen 601 Play field display area 601a Virtual acquisition unit 601b Virtual discharge port 601c Storage unit 602 Information display area 603 Operation area 604 operation button 605 operation button 606 operation button A free gift B virtual free gift

Claims (8)

A user information storage unit that stores user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
A prize is stored in a storage unit of the game device, an acquisition unit for acquiring the prize stored in the storage unit, and a captured image in which at least the discharge port in the storage unit is displayed by a user terminal via a network. A display control unit for controlling the screen display by receiving from the prize acquisition game device;
The prize acquisition for controlling the operation data of the user who operates while watching the captured image displayed on the screen of the user terminal to perform the prize acquisition operation by receiving the operation data of the user from the user terminal via the network. An operation control unit,
As a result of the prize acquisition game being executed by operating the prize acquisition game device according to the operation data of the user who later played, the user acquired the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet. In this case, by receiving the play result of the user from the prize acquisition game device via the network, a reward given to another user by one user acquiring a prize is given to each user who played first. A reward giving unit which is associated with and set in the user information,
A server characterized by having. A user information storage unit that stores user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
Virtual free gift acquisition A virtual free gift stored in the storage unit of the game device, a virtual acquisition unit that acquires the virtual free gift stored in the storage unit, and a virtual outlet in the storage unit are provided. A display control unit that controls at least the displayed game image to be received by the user terminal via the network and displayed on the screen.
As a result of the free game being played by the user who played later while watching the game image displayed on the screen of the user terminal, the acquisition unit catches the virtual free gift to the virtual outlet. When the user obtains the virtual gift by moving, the play result of the user is received from the user terminal via the network, so that one user obtains the gift and another user receives the prize. A reward giving section for setting the reward given to the user information in association with each user who played previously,
A server characterized by having. The server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
The reward granting unit extracts a part of users who satisfy the prize acquisition condition from all the users who have played before set in the user information, and when one user wins the prize, another user is notified. The reward to be given is set in the user information in association with only some of the extracted users,
A server that is characterized. The server according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
In the user information stored in the user information storage unit, play data when playing the premium acquisition game is set in association with each user who played first,
The reward giving unit changes the reward given to another user by one user having won a prize according to the play data associated with each user who played earlier,
A server that is characterized. A storage unit configured to store a prize,
An acquisition unit for acquiring the prize stored in the storage unit,
An outlet in the accommodation section,
A user information storage unit that stores user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
A prize acquisition operation control unit that controls the operation of the acquisition unit such that the acquisition unit catches the prize and moves to the discharge port so that the user can acquire the prize.
As a result of the prize acquisition game being played according to the operation of the user who played later, when the user acquires the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet, one user acquires the prize. By a reward given to other users by doing, a reward giving unit that sets the user information in association with each user who played earlier,
A prize acquisition game device comprising: Computer as a server,
A user information storage means for storing user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
A prize is stored in a storage unit of the game device, an acquisition unit for acquiring the prize stored in the storage unit, and a captured image in which at least the discharge port in the storage unit is displayed by a user terminal via a network. Display control means for receiving from the prize acquisition game device and controlling the screen display;
The prize acquisition for controlling the operation data of the user who operates while watching the captured image displayed on the screen of the user terminal to perform the prize acquisition operation by receiving the operation data of the user from the user terminal via the network. Motion control means,
As a result of the prize acquisition game being executed by operating the prize acquisition game device according to the operation data of the user who later played, the user acquired the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet. In this case, by receiving the play result of the user from the prize acquisition game device via the network, a reward given to another user by one user acquiring a prize is given to each user who played first. A reward giving means for associating and setting the user information,
Prize acquisition game program to function as. Computer as a server,
A user information storage means for storing user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
Virtual free gift acquisition A virtual free gift stored in the storage unit of the game device, a virtual acquisition unit that acquires the virtual free gift stored in the storage unit, and a virtual outlet in the storage unit are provided. Display control means for controlling at least the displayed game image to be received by the user terminal via the network and displayed on the screen.
As a result of the free game being played by the user who played later while watching the game image displayed on the screen of the user terminal, the acquisition unit catches the virtual free gift to the virtual outlet. When the user obtains the virtual gift by moving, the play result of the user is received from the user terminal via the network, so that one user obtains the gift and another user receives the prize. A reward giving means for setting the reward given to the user information in association with each user who played previously,
Prize acquisition game program to function as. A computer as a prize acquisition game device including a storage unit configured to store a premium, an acquisition unit configured to acquire a prize stored in the storage unit, and an outlet in the storage unit,
A user information storage means for storing user information set by each user who first played the prize acquisition game,
A prize acquisition operation control unit that controls the operation of the acquisition unit so that the user can acquire the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the discharge port.
As a result of the prize acquisition game being played according to the operation of the user who played later, when the user acquires the prize by the acquisition unit catching the prize and moving to the outlet, one user acquires the prize. The reward given to other users by doing, reward giving means for setting in the user information in association with each user who played earlier,
Prize acquisition game program to function as.

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