JP2020151032A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

To restore the remaining number of credits appropriately.SOLUTION: In a game device 20, information including the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points is stored in a storage region where memory can be retained even after power shutdown, and at the time of restoration from the power shutdown (or a test mode), the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points are restored based on the information stored in the storage region. Thereby, at the time of restoration from the power shutdown, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points can be restored without the intervention of an operation of a service switch by an operator. This enables the remaining number of credits to be restored appropriately.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a game device capable of providing a game.

Conventionally, a game device capable of starting a game by using (consuming) a virtual play ticket is known (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). With this game device, it is possible to purchase a virtual play ticket according to the input amount. Then, the user can start the game by using the number of play tickets corresponding to the game desired to be started.

JP-A-2017-104355 JP-A-2017-192800

However, in the conventional game device, there is a possibility that the remaining number of credits cannot be properly restored when the power is restored from the power cutoff.
That is, in the conventional game device, the remaining number of credits is compensated by the operator operating the service switch when returning from the power cutoff. As a result, depending on the operator, the remaining number of credits may be excessively replenished, or the remaining number of credits may be insufficiently replenished, and the remaining number of credits may be properly restored. There is a risk that it cannot be done.
An object of the present invention is to appropriately restore the remaining number of credits.

In order to achieve the above object, the game device according to the first invention is a game device in which credits are given when a predetermined condition is satisfied, game points are acquired by consuming the credits, and game points are consumed by providing the game. It is provided with a storage means capable of storing information including the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points, and the memory of the storage means is retained even after the power is cut off, and the game returns from a predetermined state. At times, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points can be restored based on the information stored in the storage means.
In the game device according to the first invention, information including the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points is stored in a storage means capable of retaining the memory even after the power is cut off, and is stored from a predetermined state. At the time of return, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points are returned based on the information stored in the storage means.
As a result, when returning from the predetermined state, it is possible to restore the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points without intervening the operation of the service switch by the operator.
Therefore, it is possible to appropriately restore the remaining number of credits.
Here, the establishment of the predetermined conditions corresponds to the insertion of coins into the coin insertion unit 180, which will be described later, the payment of electronic money, and the like. The predetermined state corresponds to a state in which the power is cut off, a state in the test mode, and the like, which will be described later. As the game device, the game device 20 described later corresponds to this. As the storage means, the test mode management data storage area described later corresponds.

The game device according to the second invention is the game device according to the first invention, in which the history of consumed game points is stored in the storage means, and the remaining number of game points stored in the storage means. It is characterized in that the remaining number of game points can be restored based on the history of the consumed game points and the information including the game points.
In the game device according to the second invention, when returning from a predetermined state, the remaining number of game points can be restored in consideration of the history of the consumed game points. For example, when the provision of the game corresponding to the consumed game points is not completed, the game points can be returned to the state before the consumed game points are consumed.
This makes it possible to more appropriately restore the remaining number of credits.
Here, as the history of the consumed game points, the number of game points consumed during the game, which will be described later, corresponds to the history.

The game device according to the third invention includes reading means capable of reading identification information stored in a storage medium in the game device according to the first or second invention, and the storage means includes the above-mentioned storage means. The identification information read by the reading means is stored, and the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points can be restored by the return process executed when returning from the predetermined state. The recovery process is executed by using the identification information stored in the storage means.
In the game device according to the third invention, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points are restored in consideration of the identification information read before the occurrence of the predetermined state.
As a result, it is possible to restore the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points to an appropriate user.
Here, as the reading means, the I / F unit 160 described later corresponds. The identification information (card ID) described later corresponds to the identification information. The return process corresponds to the power-on process described later.

The game device according to the fourth invention includes identification information stored in the storage means and identification information read by the reading means when returning from the predetermined state in the game device according to the third invention. , Is used to execute the return process.
In the game device according to the fourth invention, the remaining number of credits and the game are taken in consideration of the identification information read before the occurrence of the predetermined state and the identification information read after the return from the predetermined state. The remaining number of points and is restored.
As a result, it is possible to restore the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points to an appropriate user.

The game device according to the fifth invention includes the identification information stored in the storage means and the identification information read by the reading means when returning from the predetermined state in the game device according to the fourth invention. , Are restored, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points are restored, and the identification information stored in the storage means is read by the reading means when returning from the predetermined state. If the identified identification information does not match, the remaining number of credits is returned, and the remaining number of game points is not returned.
In the game device according to the fifth invention, when the identification information read before the occurrence of the predetermined state and the identification information read after returning from the predetermined state match, the remaining number of credits and the number of credits remaining If both the remaining number of game points are restored and the identification information read before the occurrence of the predetermined state and the identification information read after the return from the predetermined state do not match, the remaining number of credits And, of the remaining number of game points, only the remaining number of credits will be returned.
As a result, when the user is changed before and after the occurrence of the predetermined state, the remaining number of game points to be returned to the user before the occurrence of the predetermined state is returned to the user after the occurrence of the predetermined state. It is possible to prevent such a situation.

In the game device according to the sixth invention, in the game device according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, game points are consumed according to the start of the provision of the game, and the above-mentioned predetermined state during the provision of the game When a state occurs, the remaining number of game points can be returned to the state before the start of the provision of the game at the time of returning from the predetermined state.
In the game device according to the sixth invention, if a predetermined state occurs before the provision of the game is completed, the remaining number of game points is calculated at the time of returning from the predetermined state before the game points are consumed for the game. It can return to the state.
As a result, the remaining number of game points can be appropriately restored.

The game device according to the seventh invention includes a display area for displaying the remaining number of game points in the game device according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, and when the game is started to be provided, The game points corresponding to the provision of the game are subtracted from the remaining number of game points displayed in the display area without consuming the game points corresponding to the provision of the game, and the provision of the game is completed. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game points corresponding to the provision of the game are consumed, and when the predetermined state occurs during the provision of the game, the remaining number of game points and the above-mentioned when returning from the predetermined state. The display of the remaining number of game points in the display area can be returned to the state before the start of the provision of the game.
In the game device according to the seventh invention, if a predetermined state occurs before the provision of the game is completed, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points are displayed for the game when returning from the predetermined state. It is possible to return to the state before the game points were consumed.
As a result, the remaining number of game points can be appropriately restored.
Here, the display area corresponds to the game point remaining number display area described later.

In the game device according to the eighth invention, in the game device according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, game points are consumed according to the game provision time, and the predetermined state is described during the game provision. When the game is returned from the predetermined state, the remaining number of game points can be returned to the state before the start of the provision of the game.
In the game device according to the eighth invention, if a predetermined state occurs before the provision of the game is completed, the remaining number of game points is calculated at the time of returning from the predetermined state before the game points are consumed for the game. It can return to the state.
As a result, the remaining number of game points can be appropriately restored.

The game device according to the ninth invention is stored in the storage means in the game device according to any one of the first to eighth inventions without being connected to the network when returning from a predetermined state. Based on the information, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points can be restored.
In the game device according to the ninth invention, the return can be completed without connecting to an external device, and the processing load required for the return can be reduced.
Here, as the network, the network 30 described later corresponds.

According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately restore the remaining number of credits.

It is a figure which shows the configuration example of a game system. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a game apparatus. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the control system of a game apparatus. It is a figure which shows the transition of a game screen. It is a flowchart which shows the process at power-on. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the operation flow of the game apparatus by a user. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the operation flow of the game apparatus by a user. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the operation flow of the game apparatus by a user. It is a figure which shows the 4th example of the operation flow of the game apparatus by a user.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the game device 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Configuration of game system 1)
First, a configuration example of the game system 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a game system.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a server system 10, a plurality of game devices 20, and a network 30.
Each game device 20 is connected to the server system 10 via a network 30. As a result, each game device 30 can transmit and receive (communicate) various types of data to and from the server system 10.
The network 30 is a communication path (communication line) capable of transmitting and receiving data. The network 30 is, for example, a communication path using the Internet, wireless LAN, or the like, and includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN by Ethernet (registered trademark), or the like, as well as a telephone communication network or a cable network. It can include a communication network. The communication method may be wired or wireless.

(Configuration of server system 10)
Next, the configuration of the server system 10 will be described.
The server system 10 manages billing data, game result data, and the like.
The server system 10 is configured to include a processing unit that executes various processes, a storage unit that stores various programs and data, and a communication unit that executes data transmission / reception via the network 30.
The processing unit executes processing necessary for providing various services based on the data received via the communication unit, the data program stored in the storage unit, and the like. Specifically, the processing unit executes a process of storing the billing data and the game result data received from the game device 20. The function of the processing unit can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, GPU, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

(Charging play start protocol reception processing)
Next, the billing play start protocol reception process executed by the processing unit of the server system 10 will be described.
The processing unit of the server system 10 executes the charge play start protocol reception process in response to the reception of the charge play start protocol from each game device 20.
In the charge play start protocol reception process, first, in the storage unit, a charge flag area and a charge data storage area corresponding to the play ID included in the received charge play start protocol are set.
Next, a value corresponding to non-billing (“1” in the present embodiment) is set in the set billing flag area, and the billing play start protocol reception process is terminated.

(Charging play end protocol reception processing)
Next, the billing play end protocol reception process executed by the processing unit of the server system 10 will be described.
The processing unit of the server system 10 executes the charge play end protocol reception process in response to the reception of the charge play end protocol from each game device 20.
In the billing play end protocol reception process, first, the play ID included in the received billing play end protocol is confirmed.
Next, the value set in the billing flag area corresponding to the confirmed play ID (hereinafter referred to as "billing flag value") is acquired.
Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired charge flag value is a value corresponding to non-charge (“1” in this embodiment).
Then, when it is determined that the acquired value is a value corresponding to non-billing (“1” in this embodiment), all the billing data included in the received billing play end protocol is confirmed as the play ID. After storing in the billing data storage area corresponding to, a value corresponding to charged (“0” in the present embodiment) is set in the billing flag area corresponding to the confirmed play ID. In addition, all the game result data included in the received billing play end protocol corresponds to the identification information (card ID) included in the received billing play end protocol in the game result storage area set in the storage unit. It is stored in the game result storage area, and the charge play end protocol reception process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the acquired charge flag value is a value corresponding to charged (“0” in the present embodiment), the received charge play end protocol is discarded and the charge play end protocol is received. End the process.

(Configuration of game device 20)
Next, the configuration of the game device 20 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the game device. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of a game device.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game device 20 includes a processing unit 100, an operation unit 110, a storage unit 120, an information storage medium 130, a display unit 140, a sound output unit 150, and an I / F unit. It is configured to include 160, a communication unit 170, and a coin insertion unit 180.

The processing unit 100 is required to provide various services based on the operation information input from the operation unit 110, the detection information input from the coin insertion unit 180, the program data stored in the information storage medium 130, and the like. Is executed.
Specifically, the processing unit 100 includes an input processing unit 101, an arithmetic processing unit 102, and an output processing unit 103. The processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor and a memory.
The input processing unit 101 receives the operation information input from the operation unit 110, the information read by the I / F unit 160, the detection information input from the coin insertion unit 180, and the storage unit. A process of reading program data from 120, a process of receiving data via the communication unit 170, and the like are executed.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 includes a game processing unit 102a, a management unit 102b, a display processing unit 102c, and a sound processing unit 102d.
The game processing unit 102a executes various game processing for the user (player) to play the game. Various game processes include a process of starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing a game, a process of ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, and a process of updating game parameters. It includes processing to calculate the result of the game.
In this embodiment, the game system is realized by the game processing unit 102a executing various game processing. However, the game system may be realized by the server system 10 executing at least a part of various game processes.
The management unit 102b executes a process of managing various types of information stored in the storage unit 120.
The display processing unit 102c executes a drawing process for generating a game image according to the results of various game processes executed by the game processing unit 102a. Then, the game image generated by the drawing process is output to the display unit 140.
The sound processing unit 102d executes sound processing for generating game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices according to the results of various game processing executed by the game processing unit 102a. Then, the game sound generated by the sound processing is output to the sound output unit 150.
The output processing unit 103 executes a process of writing data to the storage unit 120, a process of transmitting data to the server system 10 via the communication unit 170, and the like.

The operation unit 110 can be operated by the user, and outputs operation information according to the operation by the user to the processing unit 100. The operation unit 110 can be realized by an operation button, a direction instruction key, an analog stick, a lever, a touch panel type display, or the like.
The storage unit 120 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 170, and the like. The storage unit 120 can be realized by a semiconductor memory, an HDD, an SSD, an optical disk device, or the like.
The information storage medium 130 stores (stores) program data and the like. The processing unit 100 can read the program data stored in the information storage medium 130. Then, the processing unit 100 executes various processes based on the program data stored in the information storage medium 130. The information storage medium 130 can be realized by an optical disk, an HDD, a semiconductor memory, or the like.
In the present embodiment, program data for operating the computer as each component (input processing unit 101, arithmetic processing unit 102, output processing unit 103, etc.) of the game device 20 is stored in the information storage medium 130. ing. However, the program data for operating the computer as each component of the game device 20 may be stored in the storage unit of the server system 10 and distributed to the game device 20 via the network 30.

The display unit 140 displays the game image output by the display processing unit 102c. The display unit 140 can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like.
The sound output unit 150 outputs the game sound output by the sound processing unit 102d. The sound output unit 150 can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.
The I / F (interface) unit 160 is an interface to a portable information storage medium possessed by the user. Specifically, the I / F unit 160 reads the information stored in the portable information storage medium, and outputs the read information to the processing unit 100. The I / F unit 160 can be realized by an IC card reader or the like.
The portable information storage medium is a storage means for storing identification information (card ID, access code, etc.). The storage of the portable information storage medium is retained even when the power is not supplied. The portable information storage medium can be realized by an IC card or the like.
The communication unit 170 executes communication with the server system 10 via the network 30. The communication unit 170 can be realized by hardware such as a communication ASIC and a communication processor, or communication firmware.
The coin insertion unit 180 allows the user to insert coins, and outputs detection information to the processing unit 100 in response to detection of coin insertion. The coin insertion unit 180 can be realized by a coin selector or the like.

(Transition of game screen)
Next, the transition of the game screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the game device 20 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a transition of the game screen.
When the power is cut off normally, the game device 20 shifts to the attract state (standby state / customer waiting state) in response to the power being turned on. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the attract screen is displayed on the display unit 140 during the attract state. The attract screen is a video that introduces a demo movie of the game provided by the game device 20 and the contents of the game provided by the game device 20 (a video that introduces the game playing method, the characters appearing in the game, the in-game production, etc.). ), A video recording past play executed by the game device 20 (or another game device 20), a play image being executed by the other game device 20, and the like are displayed on the screen.
Information that coins have been inserted into the coin insertion unit 180 during the attract state (displaying the attract screen) and information stored in the portable information storage medium (IC card) by the I / F unit 160. When one of the conditions is satisfied, the state shifts from the attract state to the start state accordingly.
During the start state, the start screen is displayed on the display unit 140. The start screen is a screen that prompts the user to press the start button. Here, the start button is included in the operation unit 110.
If a start button press operation is detected during the start state (while the start screen is being displayed), the start state shifts to the main menu state accordingly.

During the main menu state, the main menu screen is displayed on the display unit 140. The main menu screen is a screen on which various service menus provided by the game device 20 are displayed. In the present embodiment, game point purchase, game mode selection, logout, etc. are defined as various service menus. Then, the service icon corresponding to each service menu is displayed on the main menu screen, and by operating the operation unit 110 to select the service icon, it is possible to shift to the service menu corresponding to the selected service icon. It is possible.
When the service icon corresponding to the purchase of game points is selected during the main menu state (displaying the main menu screen), the state shifts from the main menu state to the game point purchase state accordingly.
On the other hand, if the service icon corresponding to the game mode selection is selected during the main menu state (displaying the main menu screen), the main menu state is changed to the game mode selection state accordingly.

During the game point purchase state, the game point purchase screen is displayed on the display unit 140. The game point purchase screen is a screen for purchasing game points according to the user's selection.
The game points are virtual currencies that can be used in the game device 20. In the present embodiment, it is possible to start various games (receive various games) by consuming (using) the game points. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that various items can be purchased by consuming game points.
In this embodiment, game points are used as the virtual currency used in the game device 20. However, as the virtual currency used in the game device 20, other configurations such as tickets and items may be used as long as the amount owned by the user can be defined by the number.
Game points can be purchased (acquired / acquired / exchanged) by consuming (using) credits.
The credit is a value given by inserting a coin into the coin insertion unit 180. In the present embodiment, by consuming (using) credits, it is possible to purchase game points, restart the interrupted game (continue described later), and the like.
Credits are granted (acquired / acquired / added) according to the number of coins inserted into the coin insertion unit 180. In the game device 20, it is possible to obtain credits by inserting coins into the coin insertion unit 180 at all times while the power is turned on.
On the game point purchase screen, a purchase menu for purchasing game points is displayed. In each purchase menu, the correspondence between the number of game points to be purchased and the number of credits required for purchase is displayed. Then, the purchase icon corresponding to each purchase menu is displayed on the game point purchase screen, and by operating the operation unit 110 to select the purchase icon, the purchase icon corresponding to the selected purchase icon is displayed. It is possible to spend credits to purchase game points.
In addition, a return icon for specifying the return to the main menu screen is displayed on the game point purchase screen. Then, when the return icon is selected by operating the operation unit 110 during the game point purchase state (displaying the game point purchase screen), the game point purchase state shifts to the main menu state accordingly. ..

During the game mode selection state, the game mode selection screen is displayed on the display unit 140. The game mode selection screen is a screen that allows the game to be started by the user's selection.
In the present embodiment, as games provided by the game device 20, a plurality of types of games having different task difficulty levels, task contents, and the like are defined. In the plurality of types of games, the number of game points consumed by providing the game differs depending on the difficulty level of the task, the content of the task, and the like.
On the game mode selection screen, game icons corresponding to each game are displayed for a plurality of games that can be started to be played. The game icons corresponding to each game include the content of the task of the game, the difficulty level of the task of the game, the items acquired when the task of the game is achieved, and the number of game points consumed by providing the game. Etc. are displayed.
Then, when any game icon is selected during the game mode selection state (displaying the game mode selection screen), the game progress corresponding to the selected game icon from the game mode selection state accordingly. Move to the state (the game corresponding to the selected game icon starts).
In addition, a return icon for specifying the return to the main menu screen is displayed on the game mode selection screen. Then, when the return icon is selected by operating the operation unit 110 during the game mode selection state (displaying the game mode selection screen), the game mode selection state shifts to the main menu state accordingly. ..
Further, a logout icon for specifying logout is displayed on the game mode selection screen. Then, when the logout icon is selected by operating the operation unit 110 during the game mode selection state (displaying the game mode selection screen), the game mode selection state is changed to the attract state accordingly.

During the game progress state corresponding to each game, the game screen corresponding to the game is displayed on the display unit 140, and the user can play (progress) the game by operating the operation unit 110. It will be possible.
If the task achievement condition corresponding to the game is satisfied (when the task is achieved) during the game progress state corresponding to each game (while the game screen is being displayed), the game progress state is changed to the game clear state.
During the game clear state corresponding to each game, the clear screen corresponding to the game is displayed on the display unit 140. Then, on the clear screen, the result of the game, such as the items acquired by playing the game, the time required to clear the game, and the evaluation of the play content of the game, is displayed.
Then, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the game clear state (display of the clear image), the game clear state shifts to the game mode selection state accordingly.
On the other hand, if the task non-achievement condition corresponding to the game is satisfied (when the task is not achieved) while the game progressing state corresponding to each game (the game screen is being displayed), the game progressing state is changed to the continue state. To do.
Here, the user presses the continue button when the number of remaining game points is equal to or greater than the number of game points corresponding to the game (the number of game points required to start the game) during the continue state. As a result, it is possible to temporarily consume the game points and select the continuation (continue) of the game. On the other hand, if the number of remaining game points is less than the number of game points corresponding to the game (the number of game points required to start the game), the remaining number of credits is "1" or more. , By pressing the continue button, it is possible to consume credits and select the continuation (continue) of the game. At this time, when the remaining number of credits is "0", it is necessary to insert coins into the coin insertion unit 180, obtain credits, and then press the continue button. Here, the continue button is included in the operation unit 110.
During the continue state, the continue screen corresponding to the game is displayed on the display unit 140. On the continue screen, it is displayed that the game can be continued (continue) by pressing the continue button (temporary consumption of game points or consumption of credits).
Then, if a press operation of the continue button (temporary consumption of game points or consumption of credits) is detected within a predetermined time from the start of the continue state (display of the continue screen), the detection is performed in response to the detection. , The game progress state is restarted (the game is restarted). On the other hand, if the operation of pressing the continue button (temporary consumption of game points or consumption of credits) is not detected within the predetermined time from the start of the continue state (display of the continue screen), the predetermined time has elapsed. Correspondingly, it shifts from the continue state to the game over state.
During the game over state, the game over screen corresponding to the game is displayed on the display unit 140. The end of the game is displayed on the game over screen.
Then, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the game over state (display of the game over image), the game over state shifts to the game mode selection state accordingly.

(Information stored in the storage unit 120)
Next, the information stored in the storage unit 120 of the game device 20 will be described.
The storage unit 120 includes a credit remaining number counter area, a credit consumption number counter area, a game point remaining number counter area, a game point consumption number counter area, and a display game point remaining number counter area. ing.
The remaining credits counter area stores the remaining credits. The number of remaining credits is the number of remaining (holding) credits.
The credit consumption number is stored in the credit consumption counter area. The number of credits consumed is the number of credits consumed (used).
Then, each time the credit granting condition is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied credit granting condition is added to the value stored in the credit remaining number counter area. In addition, each time any of the credit consumption conditions is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied credit consumption condition is subtracted from the value stored in the credit remaining number counter area and stored in the credit consumption counter area. The value corresponding to the established credit consumption condition is added to the value.
The number of remaining game points is stored in the counter area. The number of remaining game points is the number of remaining (held) game points.
The game point consumption number is stored in the game point consumption counter area. The number of game points consumed is the number of game points consumed (used).
Then, each time any of the game point granting conditions is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied game point granting condition is added to the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area. In addition, each time any of the game point consumption conditions is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied game point consumption condition is subtracted from the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area, and the game point consumption counter. The value corresponding to the established game point consumption condition is added to the value stored in the area.
Remaining number of display game points The remaining number of display game points is stored in the counter area. The number of remaining display game points is the number of remaining (held) display game points.
Then, each time any of the game point granting conditions is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied game point granting condition is added to the value stored in the display game point remaining number counter area. Further, each time any of the display game point consumption conditions is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied display game point consumption condition is subtracted from the value stored in the display game point remaining number counter area.

In this way, the value of the display game point remaining number counter area is added under the same conditions as the value of the game point remaining number counter area, and is subtracted under the condition different from the value of the game point remaining number counter area.
That is, as will be described later, regarding the value of the game point remaining number counter area, the game point is not subtracted at the timing when the game point is temporarily consumed, and the game point is confirmed at the timing when the consumption of the game point is confirmed. Is subtracted.
On the other hand, regarding the value in the display game point remaining number counter area, the game point is subtracted at the timing when the game point is temporarily consumed, and the game point is not subtracted at the timing when the consumption of the game point is confirmed.
Here, the display unit 140 of the game device 20 is set with a credit remaining number display area and a game point remaining number display area.
The number of remaining credits is displayed in the remaining number of credits display area. That is, in the credit remaining number display area, a numerical value indicating the value (credit remaining number) of the credit remaining number counter area is displayed.
The remaining number of game points for display is displayed in the remaining number of game points display area. That is, in the game point remaining number display area, a numerical value indicating the value of the display game point remaining number counter area (display game point remaining number) is displayed.

In the present embodiment, as a credit granting condition (credit addition condition), "the insertion of a coin into the coin insertion unit 180 has been detected" is defined. Then, "1" is defined as the number of credits to be given in response to the detection of coin insertion into the coin insertion unit 180.
As a result, "1" is added to the value in the credit remaining number counter area every time a coin is detected to be inserted into the coin insertion unit 180.

In addition, as credit consumption conditions (credit subtraction conditions), "purchase of game points has been selected", "restart of the interrupted game due to credit consumption (continue) has been selected", and the like are stipulated. The number of credits corresponding to the number of game points selected for purchase is defined as the number of credits consumed in response to the selection of purchase of game points. In addition, "1" is defined as the number of credits to be consumed in response to the selection of restarting (continue) the game that was interrupted due to the consumption of credits.
As a result, each time the purchase icon is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110 during the game point purchase state (displaying the game point purchase screen), the selected purchase icon is supported from the value in the credit remaining number counter area. The number of credits to be used is subtracted, and the number of credits corresponding to the selected purchase icon is added to the value in the credit consumption counter area.
In addition, each time the press operation of the continue button is detected during the continue state (while the continue screen is displayed), "1" is subtracted from the value of the credit remaining number counter area and the credit consumption counter area is displayed. "1" is added to the value.

In addition, as a condition for granting game points (condition for adding game points), "purchase of game points has been selected" is stipulated. Then, the number of game points for which purchase is selected is defined as the number of credits given according to the selection of purchase of game points.
As a result, each time the purchase icon is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110 during the game point purchase state (displaying the game point purchase screen), the value of the game point remaining number counter area corresponds to the selected purchase icon. The number of game points to be played is added, and the number of game points corresponding to the selected purchase icon is added to the value in the display game point consumption counter area.
In addition, as a game point consumption condition (game point subtraction condition), "consumption of game points has been confirmed" is stipulated. In particular, in the present embodiment, the consumption of game points is determined when the provision of each game is completed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, "the provision of each game has been completed" is stipulated as a game point consumption condition. The number of game points corresponding to the game is defined as the number of game points consumed in response to the completion of the provision of each game.
Here, in the game for the purpose of achieving the task, it can be considered that the provision of the game is completed when the result of achievement / non-achievement of the task is confirmed. On the other hand, in a game intended to be played for a predetermined time, it can be considered that the provision of the game is completed when the predetermined time has elapsed. On the other hand, in a game for the purpose of acquiring an item, it can be considered that the provision of the game is completed when the acquisition of the item is confirmed. On the other hand, in a game in which a lottery right is granted by the achievement of a task, a lottery is executed by exercising the lottery right, the content of the item to be acquired by the executed lottery is determined, and the item with the determined content is acquired. By determining the content of the item to be acquired, it can be considered that the provision of the game is completed. On the other hand, in a game in which the user can acquire a card on which the acquired item is printed, it can be considered that the provision of the game is completed by completing the acquisition of the card (printing of the card). ..
In the present embodiment, each game is a game for the purpose of achieving a task. Therefore, it can be considered that the provision of the game is completed when the result of achievement / non-achievement of the task of each game is confirmed. Therefore, for each game, it is assumed that the provision of the game is completed according to the transition to either the game clear state or the game over state.
As a result, for each game, the number of game points corresponding to the game is subtracted from the value of the game point remaining number counter area each time the game shifts to either the game clear state or the game over state. , The number of game points corresponding to the game is added to the value in the game point consumption counter area.

In addition, as a display game point consumption condition (display game point subtraction condition), "the game point has been temporarily consumed" is stipulated. In particular, in the present embodiment, game points are temporarily consumed at the start of each game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, "the provision of each game has been started" is stipulated as a condition for consuming game points for display. The number of game points corresponding to the game is defined as the number of game points consumed in response to the start of the provision of each game.
As a result, each time the game icon is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110 during the game mode selection state (displaying the game mode selection screen), the game selected from the value in the display game point remaining number counter area. The number of game points corresponding to the icon (selected game) is subtracted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when any game icon is selected during the game mode selection state (displaying the game mode selection screen), the game corresponding to the selected game icon is started. ..
At this time, the game points corresponding to the game are temporarily consumed according to the start of the game corresponding to the selected game icon, and the game points corresponding to the game are consumed according to the completion of the provision of the game. The configuration is fixed.
That is, according to the start of the game, the game points corresponding to the game are subtracted from the value in the display game point remaining number counter area, and the game points are temporarily consumed. Then, according to the completion of the provision of the game, the game points corresponding to the game are subtracted from the value of the game point remaining number counter area, and the value of the game point consumption counter area corresponds to the game. Game points are added, and the consumption of game points is confirmed.
As a result, the number of remaining game points for display (the number of remaining game points in appearance) displayed in the remaining number of game points display area is subtracted according to the start of the game. On the other hand, the remaining number of actual game points held by the user is subtracted when the provision of the game is completed.

Further, the storage unit 120 includes a billing data storage area, a user return data storage area, and a test mode management data storage area.
Here, the game device 20 is logged in (hereinafter referred to as "card login") according to the fact that the card authentication is executed during the logout. Further, during the card login, the game mode selection state is entered (the game mode selection screen is displayed), and the logout is performed according to the selection of the logout icon by the operation of the operation unit 110.
The card authentication means that the user uses the I / F unit 160 to read the identification information (card ID) stored in the portable information storage medium (ID card) possessed by the user.
Further, in the game device 20, it is possible to start the game without executing the card authentication. In this case, login is performed according to the start of each game (hereinafter referred to as "guest login"), and according to the end of the game (transition to one of the game clear state and the game over state). , Log out.

The billing data and the game result data are stored in the billing data storage area.
In particular, in the billing data storage area, billing data corresponding to each credit consumption is stored for all credit consumptions generated during the period from login to logout.
The billing data corresponding to each credit consumption includes a card ID, a date and time when the credit was consumed, the number of credits consumed (consumption amount), a store ID, a model ID, and the like.
For the card ID, the identification information (card ID) acquired by executing the card authentication is set in the case of card login, and a predetermined value corresponding to the guest login is set in the case of guest login.
The date and time when the credit is consumed is information indicating the date and time when the credit is consumed (the value in the credit consumption counter area is subtracted).
The number of credits consumed (consumption amount) is information indicating the number of credits consumed (value subtracted from the value in the credit consumption counter area).
The store ID is identification information corresponding to the store in which the game device 20 is installed.
The model ID is identification information corresponding to the game device 20.
Further, in the billing data storage area, game result data corresponding to each game is stored for all the games executed during the period from login to logout.
The game result data corresponding to each game includes achievement / non-achievement of tasks of the game, items acquired by playing the game, time required to clear the game, evaluation of the play content of the game, etc. Contains various information indicating the result of the game.

User return data is stored in the user return data storage area.
The user return data includes identification information (card ID), play ID, and the like.
In the present embodiment, the user return data is stored in the user return data storage area in response to the login (card login or guest login). At this time, in the case of card login, the identification information (card ID) acquired by executing the card authentication is set as the identification information (card ID) included in the user return data. On the other hand, in the case of guest login, a predetermined value corresponding to guest login is set as the identification information (card ID) included in the user return data. Further, as the play ID included in the user return data, the play ID generated in response to the login is set.
Then, the user return data storage area is initialized according to the logout. That is, the user return data stored in the user return data storage area is deleted (erased) according to the logout.

The test mode management data storage area includes a game status flag area, an in-game credit consumption counter area, an in-game game point consumption counter area, a test mode credit remaining number counter area, and a test mode credit consumption counter area. It is configured to include an area, a game point remaining number counter area for test mode, and a game point consumption counter area for test mode.
In the game status flag area, a value that specifies that the game has been provided (“1” in the present embodiment) and a value that specifies that the game has been provided (in the present embodiment, “1”). One of the values of "0") is set.
That is, the game status flag area corresponds to the fact that the game icon is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110 (according to the start of the game) during the game mode selection state (displaying the game mode selection screen). Is set to "1".
On the other hand, "0" is set in the game status flag area according to the transition from the game progress state to the game clear state or the game over state (according to the completion of the game provision). Is set.

The in-game credit consumption counter area stores the in-game credit consumption. The number of credits consumed during the game is the number of credits consumed based on each game. In other words, the number of credits consumed during the game is the number of credits consumed during each game. That is, the number of credits consumed during the game is the history of credit consumption in each game.
That is, during the game mode selection state (displaying the game mode selection screen), each time the game icon is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110 (every time the game is started), the in-game credit consumption counter area is set. It is initialized ("0" is set). Then, only during the period when "1" is set in the game status flag area, every time the credit is consumed (every time the value of the remaining credit counter area is subtracted), the in-game credit consumption counter area The number of credits consumed is added to the value of.

The number of game points consumed during the game is stored in the counter area. The number of game points consumed during the game is the number of game points consumed based on each game. In other words, the number of game points consumed during the game is the number of game points consumed during each game. That is, the number of game points consumed during the game is the consumption history of the game points in each game.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the provision of each game is completed, the consumption of the game points corresponding to the game is determined. Therefore, the game points whose consumption is determined according to the completion of the provision of the game are not included in the number of game points consumed during the game. On the other hand, if the consumption of the game points corresponding to the game is determined by the start of the game, the game points consumed according to the start of the game are also included in the number of game points consumed during the game. ..
That is, every time the game icon is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110 (every time the game is started) during the game mode selection state (displaying the game mode selection screen), the game point consumption counter area during the game Is initialized ("0" is set). Then, only during the period when "1" is set in the game status flag area, each time the game points are consumed (every time the value of the remaining number of game points counter area is subtracted), the game points are consumed during the game. The number of game points consumed is added to the value in the number counter area.

The remaining credits for the test mode The remaining credits counter area stores the remaining credits. Further, the credit consumption number is stored in the credit consumption number counter area for the test mode.
In particular, the value of the remaining credit counter area for the test mode is updated in synchronization with the value of the remaining credit counter area. Further, the value of the credit consumption counter area for the test mode is updated in synchronization with the value of the credit consumption counter area.
As a result, during login, the value of the remaining credit counter area for the test mode and the value of the remaining credit counter area become the same. Further, during login, the value of the test mode credit consumption counter area and the value of the credit consumption counter area are the same.
That is, every time the credit granting condition is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied credit granting condition is added to the value of the test mode credit remaining number counter area. In addition, each time any of the credit consumption conditions is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied credit consumption condition is subtracted from the value in the test mode credit consumption counter area, and the test mode credit consumption counter area The value corresponding to the established credit consumption condition is added to the value.

The remaining number of game points for the test mode The remaining number of game points is stored in the counter area. In addition, the game point consumption number is stored in the game point consumption number counter area for the test mode.
In particular, the value of the game point remaining number counter area for the test mode is updated in synchronization with the value of the game point remaining number counter area. Further, the value of the game point consumption counter area for the test mode is updated in synchronization with the value of the game point consumption counter area.
As a result, during login, the value of the game point remaining number counter area for the test mode and the value of the game point remaining number counter area become the same. Further, during login, the value of the game point consumption counter area for the test mode and the value of the game point consumption counter area are the same.
That is, each time any of the game point awarding conditions is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied game point awarding condition is added to the value of the test mode game point remaining number counter area. In addition, each time any of the game point consumption conditions is satisfied, the value corresponding to the satisfied game point consumption condition is subtracted from the value in the test mode game point remaining number counter area, and the test mode game point consumption is consumed. The value corresponding to the established game point consumption condition is added to the value in the number counter area.

The remaining credit counter area and the remaining credit counter area for the test mode are initialized according to the detection of the operation of pressing the credit initialization button (“0” is set). Then, the credit remaining number counter area and the credit remaining number counter area for the test mode are not initialized except when the operation of pressing the credit initialization button is detected. Here, the credit initialization button is provided at a position where only the operator can press the button.
On the other hand, the credit consumption number counter area, the game point remaining number counter area, and the game point consumption number counter area are initialized according to the logout (“0” is set).
On the other hand, the test mode credit consumption counter area, the test mode game point remaining counter area, and the test mode game point consumption counter area are initialized according to login (card login or guest login). ("0" is set). As a result, the test mode credit consumption counter area, the test mode game point remaining number counter area, and the test mode game point consumption counter area are maintained even after logout and are initialized according to the next login. Will be done.

Here, in the game device 20, at least the billing data storage area, the user return data storage area, and the test mode management data storage area of the storage unit 120 can be retained even after the power is cut off. It is possible.
As a method for retaining the memory for these storage areas, a known method such as a method using a backup power supply can be used.
Further, in the game device 20, the test mode screen is displayed on the display unit 140 in response to the detection of the operation of pressing the test mode button by the operator.
On the test mode screen, various data stored in the test mode management data storage area (value in the game status flag area, value in the in-game credit consumption counter area, value in the in-game game point consumption counter area, test mode) The value of the remaining credits counter area for test mode, the value of the credit consumption counter area for test mode, the value of the game point remaining counter area for test mode, the value of the game point consumption counter area for test mode, etc.) are displayed.
Here, the test mode button is provided at a position where only the operator can press and operate the button.

(Processing at the time of card authentication)
Next, the card authentication processing executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the card authentication processing in response to the reading of the identification information (card ID) stored in the portable information storage medium by the I / F unit 160.
In the card authentication process, it is first determined whether or not the user is logged in. Then, if it is determined that the user is logged in, the card authentication process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the user is not logged in, the card login process described later is executed.
In the card login process, first, login is set. Next, a play ID is generated. Then, the user return data including the generated play ID and the identification information (card ID) acquired by the I / F unit 160 is generated, and the generated user return data is stored in the user return data storage area. Remember. Next, a billing play start protocol including the generated play ID and the identification information (card ID) acquired by the I / F unit 160 is generated, and the generated billing play start protocol is transmitted to the server system 10. Send. Next, the test mode credit consumption counter area, the test mode game point remaining number counter area, and the test mode game point consumption counter area are initialized. With the above, the card login process is completed. Then, when the card login process is completed, the card authentication process is completed.

(Processing at the start of the game)
Next, the game start processing executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the game start processing according to the fact that the start of the game is selected (the game icon is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110 while the game mode is selected).
In the game start processing, first, "1" is set in the game status flag area.
Next, the in-game credit consumption counter area is initialized.
Next, the game point consumption counter area during the game is initialized.
Next, it is determined whether or not the card is logged in. Then, when it is determined that the card is logged in, the game start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is not logged in, the guest login process described later is executed.
In the guest login process, first set the login. Next, a play ID is generated. Then, the user return data including the generated play ID and the identification information (card ID) corresponding to the guest login is generated, and the generated user return data is stored in the user return data storage area. Next, a billing play start protocol including the generated play ID and the identification information (card ID) corresponding to the guest login is generated, and the generated billing play start protocol is transmitted to the server system 10. Next, the test mode credit consumption counter area, the test mode game point remaining number counter area, and the test mode game point consumption counter area are initialized. With the above, the guest login process is completed. Then, when the guest login ends, the game start processing ends.

(Processing at the end of the game)
Next, the game end processing executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the game end processing in response to the end of the game (shifting to the game clear state or the game over state).
In the game end processing, first, "1" is set in the game status flag area.
Next, in the billing data storage area, the game result data of the finished game is stored.
Next, it is determined whether or not the guest is logged in. Then, if it is determined that the guest is not logged in, the game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the guest is logged in, the logout processing described later is executed, and then the game end processing is terminated.

(Processing at logout)
Next, the log-out processing executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the log-out processing according to the fact that the log-out is selected (the operation unit 110 is operated and the log-out icon is selected while the game mode is selected). Further, as described above, the arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the log-out processing according to the end of the game (shift to the game clear state or the game over state) during the guest login.
In the logout process, first set the logout.
Next, the user return data stored in the user return data storage area, and the charge data and game result data stored in the charge data storage area are acquired. Then, a billing play end protocol including the identification information (card ID) and play ID included in the acquired user return data, the acquired billing data, and the acquired game result data is generated, and the generated billing play end. The protocol is transmitted to the server system 10.
Next, the user return data storage area and the billing data storage area are initialized.
Next, the credit consumption number counter area, the game point remaining number counter area, and the game point consumption number counter area are initialized. With the above, the process at the time of logout is completed.

(Credit management process)
Next, the credit management process executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the credit addition process every time the credit granting condition is satisfied.
In the credit addition process, first, a value corresponding to the established credit grant condition is added to the value stored in the credit remaining number counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established credit granting condition is added to the value stored in the test mode credit remaining number counter area. With the above, the credit addition process is completed.
Further, the arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the credit subtraction process every time the credit consumption condition is satisfied.
In the credit subtraction process, first, the value corresponding to the established credit consumption condition is subtracted from the value stored in the credit remaining number counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established credit consumption condition is subtracted from the value stored in the test mode credit remaining number counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established credit consumption condition is added to the value stored in the credit consumption counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established credit consumption condition is added to the value stored in the test mode credit consumption counter area. Next, it is determined whether or not the value set in the game status flag area is "1". Then, only when it is determined that the value set in the game status flag area is "1", the value corresponding to the established credit consumption condition is added to the in-game credit consumption counter area. With the above, the credit subtraction process is completed.

(Game point management process)
Next, the game point management process executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the game point addition process every time the game point granting condition is satisfied.
In the game point addition process, first, a value corresponding to the established game point granting condition is added to the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established game point granting condition is added to the value stored in the test mode game point remaining number counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established game point granting condition is added to the value stored in the display game point remaining number counter area. With the above, the game point addition process is completed.
Further, the arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the game point subtraction process every time the game point consumption condition is satisfied.
In the game point subtraction process, first, the value corresponding to the established game point consumption condition is subtracted from the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established game point consumption condition is subtracted from the value stored in the test mode game point remaining number counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established game point consumption condition is added to the value stored in the game point consumption counter area. Next, the value corresponding to the established game point consumption condition is added to the value stored in the game point consumption counter area for the test mode. Next, it is determined whether or not the value set in the game status flag area is "1". Then, only when it is determined that the value set in the game status flag area is "1", the value corresponding to the established game point consumption condition is added to the game point consumption counter area during the game. With the above, the game point subtraction process is completed.
Further, the arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the display game point subtraction process every time the display game point consumption condition is satisfied.
In the display game point subtraction process, the value corresponding to the established display game point consumption condition is subtracted from the value stored in the display game point remaining number counter area. As described above, the display game point subtraction process is completed.

(Processing when power is turned on)
Next, the power-on processing executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the power-on processing.
When the power is turned on to the game device 20, the arithmetic processing unit 102 starts the power-on processing shown in FIG.
When the power-on processing is started, the process first proceeds to step S1-1.
In step S1-1, it is determined whether or not the user return data is stored in the user return data storage area, and if it is determined that the user return data is stored (Yes), step S1- If it is determined in step 2 that the user return data is not stored (No), the process proceeds to step S1-14.
As described above, the user return data is stored in response to login and deleted (erased) in response to logout. Therefore, if the user recovery data is stored when the power is turned on, the power is cut off during login.

In step S1-2, the user return data acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-3. In the user return data acquisition process, the user return data stored in the user return data storage area, all the charge data stored in the charge data storage area, and all stored in the charge data storage area. Load the game result data and.
In step S1-3, based on the user return data acquired in step S1-2, it is determined whether or not the card was logged in when the power was cut off, and it was determined that the card was logged in when the power was cut off. In (Yes), the process proceeds to steps S1-4, and if it is determined that the card has not been logged in when the power is cut off (No), the process proceeds to steps S1-11.
At this time, if the identification information (card ID) included in the user return data acquired in step S1-2 is not a predetermined value corresponding to guest login (if it is a value corresponding to card login), card login It is determined that it has been done. On the other hand, if the identification information (card ID) included in the user return data acquired in step S1-2 is a predetermined value corresponding to guest login, it is determined that the card has not been logged in.

In step S1-4, the card authentication request process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-5. In the card authentication table ball processing, the card authentication request screen is displayed on the display unit 140. The card authentication request screen is a screen for requesting execution of card authentication. In addition, a skip icon is displayed on the card authentication request screen to specify that card authentication is not executed. Then, the skip icon can be selected by operating the operation unit 110.
In step S1-5, it is determined whether or not the skip icon (card authentication is not required) is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110, and if it is determined that the skip icon is not selected (No), step S1-6 If it is determined that the skip icon is selected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-11.
In step S1-6, it is determined whether or not the card authentication has been executed, and if it is determined that the card authentication has been executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-7, and it is determined that the card authentication has not been executed. If (No), the process proceeds to step S1-5.
In step S1-7, it is determined whether or not the identification information (card ID) acquired by the card authentication matches the identification information (card ID) included in the user return data acquired in step S1-2. If it is determined that they do not match (No), the process proceeds to step S1-8, and if it is determined that they match (Yes), the process proceeds to steps S1-16.

In step S1-8, the confirmation request process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-9. In the confirmation request process, the confirmation request screen is displayed on the display unit 140. The confirmation request screen is a screen for confirming the necessity of re-execution of card authentication. Specifically, on the confirmation request screen, a retry icon for specifying the re-execution of the card authentication and a skip icon for specifying the necessity of re-execution of the card authentication are displayed. Then, one of the retry icon and the skip icon can be selected by operating the operation unit 110.
In step S1-9, it is determined whether or not the retry icon (re-execution of card authentication) is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110, and if it is determined that the retry icon is not selected (No), step S1-9 is performed. When the process proceeds to S1-10 and it is determined that the retry icon is selected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-5.
In step S1-10, it is determined whether or not the skip icon (no need to re-execute card authentication) is selected by the operation of the operation unit 110, and if it is determined that the skip icon is selected (Yes), step S1-1 When the process proceeds to 11 and it is determined that the skip icon is not selected (No), the process proceeds to steps S1-9.
In step S1-11, the billing data transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-12. In the billing data transmission process, the play ID and identification information (card ID) included in the user return data acquired in step S1-2, all the billing data acquired in step S1-2, and acquisition in step S1-2. A billing play end protocol including all the game result data is generated, and the generated billing play end protocol is transmitted to the server system 10.

In step S1-12, the third return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-13.
In the third return process, first, the value of the credit remaining number counter area for the test mode is returned based on the value of the credit remaining number counter area. At this time, as the value of the remaining credit counter area, the same value as the value of the remaining credit counter area for the test mode is set.
Next, set the logout.
Next, the user return data storage area and the billing data storage area are initialized.
Next, the credit consumption number counter area, the game point remaining number counter area, and the game point consumption number counter area are initialized.
As a result, in the third return process, only the remaining number of credits is returned, and the remaining number of game points is not returned. At this time, the number of remaining credits is restored to the state when the power was cut off. Further, in the third return process, the logout state is restored.
In step S1-13, the attract state transition process is executed, and the power supply process is terminated. In the attract state transition process, the attract state is shifted.
As a result, in the third return process, the state / screen (specifically, the attract state / attract screen) corresponding to the logout is returned.

In step S1-14, the first return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-15.
In the first return processing, first, the value of the credit remaining number counter area for the test mode is returned based on the value of the credit remaining number counter area. At this time, as the value of the remaining credit counter area, the same value as the value of the remaining credit counter area for the test mode is set.
As a result, in the first return process, only the remaining number of credits is returned. At this time, the number of remaining credits is restored to the state when the power was cut off. Further, in the first return process, the logout state is restored.
In steps S1-15, the attract state transition process is executed, and the power supply process is terminated. In the attract state transition process, the attract state is shifted.
As a result, in the first return process, the state / screen (specifically, the attract state / attract screen) corresponding to the logout is returned.

In step S1-16, the second return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-17.
In the second return process, first, the value of the credit remaining number counter area for the test mode is returned based on the value of the credit remaining number counter area. At this time, as the value of the remaining credit counter area, the same value as the value of the remaining credit counter area for the test mode is set.
Next, the value of the credit consumption counter area for the test mode is restored based on the value of the credit consumption counter area. At this time, as the value of the credit consumption counter area, the same value as the value of the credit consumption counter area for the test mode is set.
Next, the value of the game point remaining number counter area and the value of the display game point remaining number counter area are restored based on the test mode management data storage area. To do this, first, it is determined whether or not the value set in the game status flag area is "1".
Then, when it is determined that the value set in the game status flag area is not "1"("0") (when the power cutoff does not occur during the game), the game points for the test mode remain. Based on the value of the number counter area, the value of the game point remaining number counter area and the value of the display game point remaining number counter area are restored. At this time, as the value of the game point remaining number counter area, the same value as the value of the game point remaining number counter area for the test mode is set. Further, as the value of the display game point remaining number counter area, the same value as the value of the test mode game point remaining number counter area is set.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value set in the game status flag area is "1" (when the power is cut off during the game), the value is the value of the game point remaining number counter area for the test mode. , The value of the game point remaining number counter area and the value of the display game point remaining number counter area are restored based on the value of the game point consumption number counter area during the game. At this time, as the value of the game point remaining number counter area, the value obtained by adding the value of the game point remaining number counter area for the test mode and the value of the game point consumption number counter area during the game is set. Further, as the value of the display game point remaining number counter area, the value obtained by adding the value of the test mode game point remaining number counter area and the value of the game point consumption number counter area during the game is set.
Next, the value of the game point consumption counter area is restored based on the test mode management data storage area. To do this, first, it is determined whether or not the value set in the game status flag area is "1".
Then, when it is determined that the value set in the game status flag area is not "1"("0") (when the power cutoff does not occur during the game), the game points for the test mode are consumed. The value in the game point consumption counter area is restored based on the value in the number counter area. At this time, as the value of the game point consumption counter area, the same value as the value of the game point consumption counter area for the test mode is set.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the value set in the game status flag area is "1" (when the power is cut off during the game), the value is the value in the game point consumption counter area for the test mode. , The value of the game point consumption counter area is restored based on the value of the game point consumption counter area during the game. At this time, as the value of the game point consumption counter area, a value obtained by subtracting the value of the game point consumption counter area during the game from the value of the game point consumption counter area for the test mode is set.
As a result, in the second return process, both the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points are returned. At this time, the number of remaining credits is restored to the state at the time when the power cutoff occurred regardless of the timing when the power cutoff occurred. On the other hand, regarding the number of remaining game points, if a power cut occurs while the game is not running, the state is restored to the state when the power cut occurred, and if a power cut occurs during the game execution, before the start of the game. Is returned to the state of. Further, in the second return process, the card login state is returned.
In steps S1-17, the main menu state transition process is executed, and the power supply process is terminated. In the main menu state transition process, the state is shifted to the main menu state.
As a result, in the second return process, the state / screen (specifically, the main menu state / main menu screen) corresponding to the card login is returned.

(Test mode management process)
Next, the test mode start processing executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the test mode start processing in response to the detection of the operation of pressing the test mode button.
In the test mode start process, the display unit 140 displays the test mode screen (generates the test mode) and ends the test mode start process.
As described above, on the test mode screen, various data stored in the test mode management data storage area (value in the game status flag area, value in the in-game credit consumption counter area, in-game game point consumption counter area). Value, value of test mode credit remaining number counter area, value of test mode credit consumption counter area, value of test mode game point remaining number counter area, value of test mode game point consumption counter area, etc.) Is displayed.
Further, an EXIT icon for designating the end of the test mode is displayed on the test mode screen, and the test mode can be ended by operating the operation unit 110 and selecting the EXIT icon.
In the present embodiment, the test mode start process is executed in response to the detection of the test mode button pressing operation.
However, the test mode start process may be executed in response to the power being turned on to the game device 20.
In particular, when the power is turned on, the mode first shifts to a predetermined startup mode (a mode in which processing for checking various predetermined items such as starting up the liquid crystal and checking for various errors is executed). However, the test mode start process may be executed (shifted to the test mode) according to the end of the start mode. At this time, the test mode start process may be executed (shifted to the test mode) according to the check result of the start mode. Alternatively, the test mode start process may be executed (shift to the test mode) by the operator selecting the shift to the test mode using the touch panel or the like at the end of the start mode. Alternatively, if the test mode selector switch (a switch that can be switched on or off) is switched to the on state at the end of the boot mode, the test mode start process is executed (shifts to the test mode). If the test mode changeover switch is switched to the off state at the end of the start mode, the test mode start process may not be executed (it does not shift to the test mode but shifts to another mode).
The start mode and the test mode may be configured as an integrated mode.

Next, the test mode end process executed by the arithmetic processing unit 102 of the game device 20 will be described.
The arithmetic processing unit 102 executes the test mode termination process in response to the selection of the EXIT icon by the operation of the operation unit 110 while the test mode screen is being displayed.
The test mode end process is the same process as the power-on process shown in FIG. That is, when the test mode end process is started, the process first proceeds to step S1-1, and then the process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

(Operation of game device 20)
Next, the operation of the game device 20 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a first example of the flow of operation of the game device by the user. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a second example of the flow of operation of the game device by the user.
In the game device 20, as a credit granting condition, "the insertion of a coin into the coin insertion unit 180 has been detected" is stipulated.
As a result, every time the user inserts a coin into the coin insertion unit 180, "1" is added to the value in the credit remaining number counter area.
In addition, as credit consumption conditions, "purchase of game points has been selected", "restart of a game interrupted due to credit consumption (continue) has been selected", and the like are stipulated.
As a result, each time the user selects to purchase game points, the number of credits corresponding to the game points selected for purchase is subtracted from the value in the remaining credit counter area, and the value in the credit consumption counter area is used. , The number of credits corresponding to the game points selected for purchase will be added.
Further, each time the user selects to continue by consuming credits, "1" is subtracted from the value of the remaining credit counter area, and "1" is added to the value of the credit consumption counter area.

In addition, as a condition for granting game points, "purchase of game points has been selected" is stipulated.
As a result, each time the user selects the purchase of game points, the number of game points selected for purchase is added to the value of the game point remaining number counter area, and the value of the display game point consumption counter area is added. , The number of game points selected for purchase will be added.
In addition, as a condition for consuming game points for display, "the provision of each game has started" is stipulated.
As a result, each time each game is started, the number of game points corresponding to the started game is subtracted from the value in the display game point remaining number counter area.
On the other hand, as a condition for consuming game points, "the provision of each game has been completed" is stipulated.
As a result, for each game, the number of game points temporarily consumed during the game (total) from the value of the game point remaining number counter area each time the game shifts to either the game clear state or the game over state. ) Is subtracted, and the number of game points (total) temporarily consumed during the game is added to the value in the game point consumption counter area. Here, the number of game points temporarily consumed during the game includes the number of game points temporarily consumed according to the start of the game and the number of game points temporarily consumed according to the continuation of the game. It is a total.

Further, in the game device 20, at least the billing data storage area, the user return data storage area, and the test mode management data storage area of the storage unit 120 can be stored even after the power is cut off. It has become.
Then, when returning from the power cutoff (hereinafter, the same applies when returning from the test mode), the value of the remaining credit counter area and the number of credits consumed are based on the information stored in the test mode management data storage area. It is possible to restore the value of the counter area, the value of the game point remaining number counter area, the value of the game point consumption number counter area, the value of the display game point remaining number counter area, and the like.
At this time, if the user recovery data is not stored at the time of recovery from the power cut, it is assumed that the power was normally cut during logout, and it is based on the information stored in the test mode management data storage area. Therefore, only the value in the credit remaining number counter area is restored, and the value in the game point remaining number counter area is not restored.
On the other hand, when the user recovery data is stored when recovering from the power cutoff (hereinafter referred to as "abnormal power cutoff"), the power supply is cut off due to an abnormality (error) occurring during login. As a result, at least one of the value of the credit remaining number counter area and the value of the game point remaining number counter area is restored based on the information stored in the test mode management data storage area.
That is, when the power is cut off abnormally, card authentication is required.
Then, when the identification information (card ID) acquired by the card authentication matches the identification information (card ID) stored in the user return data storage area, it is stored in the test mode management data storage area. Based on the existing information, the value of the credit remaining number counter area and the value of the game point remaining number counter area are restored.
On the other hand, if the identification information (card ID) acquired by card authentication does not match the identification information (card ID) stored in the user return data storage area, it is stored in the test mode management data storage area. Based on the existing information, only the value in the credit remaining number counter area is restored, and the value in the game point remaining number counter area is not restored.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the user can (1) insert coins, (2) purchase game points, (3) start game A, (4) clear game A, (5) purchase game points, (6). When the operations proceed in the order of starting the game B, the number of remaining credits, the number of remaining game points, and the remaining number of display game points change as shown below. In addition, the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of display game points are restored according to the timing when the power cutoff occurs (or the mode shifts to the test mode), as shown below.
In this example, it is assumed that the card is logged in. Further, before the execution of (1), it is assumed that the remaining number of credits = "0", the remaining number of game points = "0", and the remaining number of display game points = "0". Further, it is assumed that the card authentication is executed at the time of returning from the power cutoff.
That is, in (1), when 3 [cards] of coins are inserted, "3" is added to the number of remaining credits, and the number of remaining credits = "3".
In (2), when the credit "2" is consumed and the game points "1000" are purchased, "2" is subtracted from the remaining credits, and the remaining credits = "1". Further, "1000" is added to the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points = "1000". Further, "1000" is added to the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "1000".
In (3), when the game A is started, the game points "200" corresponding to the game A are temporarily consumed, "200" is subtracted from the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = ". It becomes "800". In addition, the number of credits consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of credits consumed during the game = "0". In addition, the number of game points consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of game points consumed during the game = "0".
In (4), when the game A is cleared (the provision of the game A is completed), the consumption of the game points "200" corresponding to the game A is confirmed, "200" is subtracted from the remaining number of game points, and the game points are played. The remaining number = "800".
In (5), when the credit "1" is consumed and the game points "500" are purchased, "1" is subtracted from the remaining credits, and the remaining credits = "0". Further, "500" is added to the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points = "1300". Further, "500" is added to the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "1300".
In (6), when the game B is started, the game points "400" corresponding to the game B are temporarily consumed, "400" is subtracted from the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = " It becomes "900". In addition, the number of credits consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of credits consumed during the game = "0". In addition, the number of game points consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of game points consumed during the game = "0".

Then, when the power is cut off during the execution of the game A (specifically, during the period from (3) the start of the game A to (4) before the clearing of the game A) (when the test mode is entered). The same applies to), the number of remaining credits, the number of remaining game points, and the number of remaining game points for display are restored.
That is, the number of remaining credits returns to the state when the power was cut off. That is, the remaining credits return to the same value as the value in the remaining credits counter area for the test mode.
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display, the state in which the game points whose consumption has been confirmed during the execution of the game A are brought back (specifically, the state in (2)). Return to. That is, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display are restored to the total value of the value of the counter area for the number of remaining game points for the test mode and the value of the counter area for the number of game points consumed during the game. In the present embodiment, the consumption of game points related to the game is determined according to the completion of the provision of the game. As a result, there is no situation in which the consumption of game points is fixed during the execution of the game. Therefore, the game point consumption counter is not added during the game.
Specifically, the number of remaining credits returns to the value stored in the test mode remaining number of credits counter area = "1".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for test mode = "1000" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "0". Returns to the total value = "1000".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points for display, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for test mode = "1000" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "0". And, the total value = "1000" is restored.

On the other hand, when the power is cut off (specifically, during the period from (4) clearing game A to (5) before purchasing game points) after the provision of game A is completed (shifted to test mode). The same applies to the case), the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points for display are restored.
That is, the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points for display are returned to the state at the time of power interruption (specifically, the state of (4)).
Specifically, the number of remaining credits returns to the value stored in the test mode remaining number of credits counter area = "1".
On the other hand, the remaining number of game points returns to the value stored in the test mode remaining number of game points counter area = "800".
On the other hand, the number of remaining game points for display returns to the value = "800" stored in the counter area for the number of remaining game points for test mode.

On the other hand, if the power is cut off during the period from (5) purchase of game points to (6) before the start of game B (the same applies when shifting to test mode), the number of remaining credits and remaining game points The number and the number of remaining game points for display are restored.
That is, the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points for display are returned to the state at the time of power interruption (specifically, the state of (5)).
Specifically, the remaining credits return to the value stored in the test mode remaining credits counter area = "0".
On the other hand, the remaining number of game points returns to the value stored in the test mode remaining number of game points counter area = "1300".
On the other hand, the number of remaining game points for display returns to the value = "1300" stored in the counter area for the number of remaining game points for test mode.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the user can (1) insert coins, (2) purchase game points, (3) start game C, (4) continue by provisionally consuming game points, and (5) consume credits. When the operation is advanced in the order of continue and (6) game C clear, the number of remaining credits, the number of remaining game points, and the number of remaining game points for display change as shown below. In addition, the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of display game points are restored according to the timing when the power cutoff occurs (or the mode shifts to the test mode), as shown below.
In this example, it is assumed that the card is logged in. Further, before the execution of (1), it is assumed that the remaining number of credits = "0", the remaining number of game points = "0", and the remaining number of display game points = "0". Further, it is assumed that the card authentication is executed at the time of returning from the power cutoff.
That is, in (1), when 3 [cards] of coins are inserted, "3" is added to the number of remaining credits, and the number of remaining credits = "3".
In (2), when the credit "2" is consumed and the game points "1000" are purchased, "2" is subtracted from the remaining credits, and the remaining credits = "1". Further, "1000" is added to the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points = "1000". Further, "1000" is added to the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "1000".
In (3), when the game C is started, the game points "500" corresponding to the game C are temporarily consumed, "500" is subtracted from the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = ". It becomes "500". In addition, the number of credits consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of credits consumed during the game = "0". In addition, the number of game points consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of game points consumed during the game = "0".
In (4), when the continuation by provisional consumption of game points is selected for the game C, "500" is subtracted from the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "0".
In (5), when the continuation by the consumption of credits is selected for the game C, "1" is subtracted from the remaining credits, and the remaining credits = "0". Further, "1" is added to the number of credits consumed during the game, and the number of credits consumed during the game = "1".
In (6), when the game C is cleared (the provision of the game C is completed), all the game points "1000" temporarily consumed during the execution of the game C (the games temporarily consumed according to the start of the game C). Consumption of points "500" and game points "500" consumed according to the continuation of game C) is confirmed, "1000" is subtracted from the number of remaining game points, and the number of remaining game points = " It becomes "0".

Then, the power was cut off during the execution of Game C (specifically, during the period from (4) execution of continuation by provisional consumption of game points to (5) execution of continuation by consumption of credits). In the case (the same applies to the case of shifting to the test mode), the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points for display are restored.
That is, the number of remaining credits returns to the state when the power was cut off. That is, the remaining credits return to the same value as the value in the remaining credits counter area for the test mode.
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display, the state in which the game points whose consumption is confirmed during the execution of the game C are brought back (specifically, the state in (2)). Return to. That is, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display are restored to the total value of the value of the counter area for the number of remaining game points for the test mode and the value of the counter area for the number of game points consumed during the game.
Specifically, the number of remaining credits returns to the value stored in the test mode remaining number of credits counter area = "1".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for test mode = "1000" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "0". Returns to the total value = "1000".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points for display, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for test mode = "1000" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "0". And, the total value = "1000" is restored.

Similarly, when the power is cut off during the execution of Game C (specifically, during the period from (5) execution of Continue by consumption of credits to (6) before clearing Game C) (test mode). The same applies to the case of shifting to), the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points for display are restored.
That is, the number of remaining credits returns to the state when the power was cut off. That is, the remaining credits return to the same value as the value in the remaining credits counter area for the test mode.
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display, the state in which the game points whose consumption is confirmed during the execution of the game C are brought back (specifically, the state in (2)). Return to. That is, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display are restored to the total value of the value of the counter area for the number of remaining game points for the test mode and the value of the counter area for the number of game points consumed during the game.
Specifically, the remaining credits return to the value stored in the test mode remaining credits counter area = "0".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for test mode = "1000" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "0". Returns to the total value = "1000".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points for display, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for test mode = "1000" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "0". And, the total value = "1000" is restored.

(Action of game device 20)
In the game device 20, information including the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points is stored in a storage area that can retain the memory even after the power is cut off, and from a predetermined state (power cutoff, test mode, etc.). At the time of restoration, the number of remaining credits and the number of remaining game points are restored based on the information stored in the storage area.
As a result, when returning from the above-mentioned predetermined state, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points can be returned without intervening the operation of the service switch by the operator. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately restore the remaining number of credits.
Further, the game device 20 includes an I / F unit 160 capable of reading identification information (card ID) stored in a portable information storage medium possessed by the user. Further, the identification information (card ID) read by the I / F unit 160 is stored in the user return data storage area. Then, the power-on processing is executed using the identification information stored in the user return data storage area.
In particular, the identification information (card ID) stored in the user return data storage area and the identification information (ID) read by the I / F unit 160 at the time of recovery from the predetermined state are used. The power-on processing is executed.
As a result, the number of remaining credits and the number of remaining game points are restored in consideration of the identification information (card ID) read before the occurrence of the predetermined state. Therefore, it is possible to restore the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points to an appropriate user.
Further, in the game device 20, the identification information (card ID) read before the occurrence of the predetermined state and the identification information (card ID) read after returning from the predetermined state match. If so, both the number of remaining credits and the number of remaining game points are restored, and the identification information (card ID) read before the occurrence of the predetermined state and the identification information (card ID) read after the return from the predetermined state are read. If the identification information (card ID) does not match, only the remaining credits out of the remaining credits and the remaining game points are restored.
As a result, when the user is changed before and after the occurrence of the predetermined state, the number of remaining game points to be returned to the user before the occurrence of the predetermined state is the user after the occurrence of the predetermined state. It is possible to prevent the situation of being returned to.
Further, the game device 20 is provided with a game point remaining number display area for displaying the number of remaining game points for display. Then, according to the start of the provision of the game, the game is provided from the remaining number of display game points displayed in the remaining number of game points display area without consuming the game points corresponding to the provision of the game. The game points corresponding to the provision of the game are subtracted, and the game points corresponding to the provision of the game are consumed according to the establishment of the predetermined condition for completing the provision of the game. Then, when the above-mentioned predetermined state occurs during the provision of the game, the display of the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display in the game point remaining number display area is displayed when returning from the above-mentioned predetermined state. It is possible to return to the state before the start of the provision of.
As a result, if the above-mentioned predetermined state occurs before the provision of the game is completed, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display are displayed when the game returns from the above-mentioned predetermined state. It can return to the state before it was consumed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately restore the remaining number of game points.
In particular, in the game device 20, when returning from the above-mentioned predetermined state, the information stored in the user return data storage area and the information stored in the test mode management data storage area without being connected to the network , The remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points can be restored.
As a result, the restoration can be completed without connecting to an external device, and the processing load required for the restoration can be reduced.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the game device 20a according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a third example of the flow of operation of the game device by the user.
The basic configuration of the game device 20a according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the basic configuration of the game device 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, among the configurations of the game device 20a, the same configuration as the game device 20 will not be described.
The game device 20 stipulates that "the provision of each game has been completed" and "the restart (continue) of the interrupted game due to the consumption of the game points has been selected" as the game point consumption conditions. On the other hand, in the game device 20a, "the provision of each game has started" is defined as a game point consumption condition.
As a result, in the game device 20a, each time each game is started, the number of game points corresponding to the started game is subtracted from the value in the display game point remaining number counter area, and the game point remaining number counter is also used. The number of game points corresponding to the started game is subtracted from the value of the area, and the number of game points corresponding to the started game is added to the value of the game point consumption counter area.
In addition, each time the user selects to continue by consuming game points, the number of game points corresponding to the game is subtracted from the value in the game point remaining number counter area, and the value in the game point consumption counter area is added. The number of game points corresponding to the game is added.

(Operation of game device 20a)
As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, the user can (1) insert coins, (2) purchase game points, (3) start game A, (4) continue by temporarily consuming game points, and (5) clear game A. When the operation is advanced in the order of, the number of remaining credits, the number of remaining game points, and the remaining number of display game points change as shown below. In addition, the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of display game points are restored according to the timing when the power cutoff occurs (or the mode shifts to the test mode), as shown below.
In this example, it is assumed that the card is logged in. Further, before the execution of (1), it is assumed that the remaining number of credits = "0", the remaining number of game points = "0", and the remaining number of display game points = "0". Further, it is assumed that the card authentication is executed at the time of returning from the power cutoff.
That is, in (1), when 3 [cards] of coins are inserted, "3" is added to the number of remaining credits, and the number of remaining credits = "3".
In (2), when the credit "2" is consumed and the game points "1000" are purchased, "2" is subtracted from the remaining credits, and the remaining credits = "1". Further, "1000" is added to the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points = "1000". Further, "1000" is added to the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "1000".
In (3), when the game A is started, the game points "200" corresponding to the game A are consumed, "200" is subtracted from the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points = "800". Further, "200" is subtracted from the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "800". In addition, the number of credits consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of credits consumed during the game = "0". Further, after the in-game game point consumption is initialized, "200" is added to the in-game game point consumption, and the in-game game point consumption = "200".
In (4), when the continuation by the consumption of the game points is selected for the game A, the game points "200" corresponding to the game A are consumed, "200" is subtracted from the remaining number of game points, and the game points remain. The number = "600". Further, "200" is subtracted from the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "600". Further, "200" is added to the number of game points consumed during the game, and the number of game points consumed during the game = "400".
In (5), when game A is cleared (the provision of game A is completed), the number of remaining credits, the number of remaining game points, the number of remaining game points for display, and the number of game points consumed during the game are increased accordingly. ,It does not change.

Then, when the power is cut off during the execution of the game A (specifically, during the period from (3) the start of the game A to (4) the execution of the continue due to the consumption of game points) (test mode). The same applies to the case of shifting to), the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points for display are restored.
That is, the number of remaining credits returns to the state when the power was cut off. That is, the remaining credits return to the same value as the value in the remaining credits counter area for the test mode.
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display, the state in which the game points whose consumption has been confirmed during the execution of the game A are brought back (specifically, the state in (2)). Return to. That is, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display are restored to the total value of the value of the counter area for the number of remaining game points for the test mode and the value of the counter area for the number of game points consumed during the game.
Specifically, the number of remaining credits returns to the value stored in the test mode remaining number of credits counter area = "1".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for the test mode = "800" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "200". Returns to the total value = "1000".
On the other hand, regarding the number of remaining game points for display, the value stored in the remaining number of game points counter area for test mode = "800" and the value stored in the counter area for the number of game points consumed during the game = "200". And, the total value = "1000" is restored.

Similarly, when the power is cut off during the execution of game A (specifically, during the period from (4) execution of continue by consuming game points to (5) before clearing of game A) (test). The same applies when the mode is changed), the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points for display are restored.
That is, the number of remaining credits returns to the state when the power was cut off. That is, the remaining credits return to the same value as the value in the remaining credits counter area for the test mode.
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display, the state in which the game points whose consumption has been confirmed during the execution of the game A are brought back (specifically, the state in (2)). Return to. That is, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display are restored to the total value of the value of the counter area for the number of remaining game points for the test mode and the value of the counter area for the number of game points consumed during the game.
Specifically, the number of remaining credits returns to the value stored in the test mode remaining number of credits counter area = "1".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for the test mode = "600" and the value stored in the game point consumption number counter area during the game = "400". Returns to the total value = "1000".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points for display, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for test mode = "600" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "400". And, the total value = "1000" is restored.

(Action of game device 20a)
In the game device 20a, game points are consumed according to the start of providing the game, and if a predetermined state (power cutoff, test mode, etc.) occurs during the provision of the game, the game is played when returning from the above-mentioned predetermined state. The remaining number of points can be returned to the state before the start of the provision of the game.
As a result, if the above-mentioned predetermined state occurs before the provision of the game is completed, the remaining number of game points is returned to the state before the game points are consumed for the game when returning from the above-mentioned predetermined state. can do. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately restore the remaining number of game points.
In particular, in the game device 20a, the history of the game points consumed during the game is stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game, and the remaining number of game points stored in the test mode game point remaining counter area , The number of remaining game points can be restored based on the history of the consumed game points stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game and the information including.
As a result, when returning from the above-mentioned predetermined state, the remaining number of game points can be returned in consideration of the history of the consumed game points. For example, when the provision of the game corresponding to the consumed game points is not completed, the game points can be returned to the state before the consumed game points are consumed. Therefore, it is possible to return the remaining number of credits more appropriately.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, the game device 20b according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a fourth example of the flow of operation of the game device by the user.
The basic configuration of the game device 20b according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the basic configuration of the game device 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, among the configurations of the game device 20b, the same configuration as the game device 20 will not be described.
In the game device 20, "the provision of each game is completed" is defined as a game point consumption condition. On the other hand, in the game device 20b, game points are consumed according to the provision time of the game. Specifically, in the game device 20b, a predetermined number of game points are consumed every time a predetermined unit time elapses during the game. For example, every time 1 [s] elapses, "1" game points are consumed.
As a result, in the game device 20b, a predetermined number is subtracted from the value of the display game point remaining number counter area every time a predetermined unit time elapses during each game, and the value of the game point remaining number counter area is also obtained. From, a predetermined number is subtracted, a predetermined number is added to the value of the game point consumption counter area, and a predetermined number is added to the value of the game point consumption counter area during the game.
Further, in the game device 20b, it is possible to purchase game points by consuming credits during the game.

(Operation of game device 20b)
As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the user can (1) insert coins, (2) purchase game points, (3) start game A, (4) progress game A, and (5) use up game points, (6). When the operation proceeds in the order of () game point purchase and (7) game A clear, the number of remaining credits, the number of remaining game points, and the number of remaining game points for display change as shown below. In addition, the remaining number of credits, the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of display game points are restored according to the timing when the power cutoff occurs (or the mode shifts to the test mode), as shown below.
In this example, it is assumed that the card is logged in. Further, before the execution of (1), it is assumed that the remaining number of credits = "0", the remaining number of game points = "0", and the remaining number of display game points = "0". Further, it is assumed that the card authentication is executed at the time of returning from the power cutoff.
That is, in (1), when 3 [cards] of coins are inserted, "3" is added to the number of remaining credits, and the number of remaining credits = "3".
In (2), when the credit "2" is consumed and the game points "1000" are purchased, "2" is subtracted from the remaining credits, and the remaining credits = "1". Further, "1000" is added to the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points = "1000". Further, "1000" is added to the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "1000".
In (3), when the game A is started, the number of credits consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of credits consumed during the game = "0". In addition, the number of game points consumed during the game is initialized, and the number of game points consumed during the game = "0". The number of remaining credits, the number of remaining game points, and the remaining number of display game points do not change.
In (4), during the progress of the game A, a predetermined number (for example, "1") of game points are consumed every time a predetermined unit time (for example, 1 [s]) elapses. That is, each time the predetermined unit time elapses, the predetermined number is subtracted from the remaining number of game points, the predetermined number is added to the number of game points consumed, and the predetermined number is subtracted from the remaining number of game points for display. In addition, a predetermined number is added to the number of game points consumed during the game.
In (5), when the game points are used up, the number of remaining game points = "0", the number of remaining game points for display = "0", and the number of game points consumed during the game = "1000".
In (6), when the game points "500" are purchased by consuming the credit "1", "1" is subtracted from the remaining number of credits, and the remaining number of credits = "0". Further, "1" is added to the number of credits consumed during the game, and the number of credits consumed during the game = "1". Further, "500" is added to the remaining number of game points, and the remaining number of game points = "500". Further, "500" is added to the remaining number of display game points, and the remaining number of display game points = "500".
After that, when the game points "400" are consumed and the game A is cleared in (7), the number of remaining game points = "100", the number of remaining game points for display = "100", and the number of remaining game points during the game. = "1400".

Then, when the power is cut off during the execution of the game A (specifically, during the period from (6) the purchase of the game points to (7) before the clearing of the game A) (when the test mode is entered). The same applies to), the number of remaining credits, the number of remaining game points, and the number of remaining game points for display are restored.
That is, the number of remaining credits returns to the state when the power was cut off. That is, the remaining credits return to the same value as the value in the remaining credits counter area for the test mode.
On the other hand, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display return to the state in which the game points whose consumption has been confirmed during the execution of the game A have been brought back. That is, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points for display are restored to the total value of the value of the counter area for the number of remaining game points for the test mode and the value of the counter area for the number of game points consumed during the game.
Specifically, the remaining credits return to the value stored in the test mode remaining credits counter area = "0".
On the other hand, regarding the remaining number of game points, the value stored in the game point remaining number counter area for the test mode = "500" and the value stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game = "1000". Returns to the total value = "1500".
On the other hand, regarding the number of remaining game points for display, the value stored in the remaining number of game points counter area for test mode = "500" and the value stored in the counter area for the number of game points consumed during the game = "1000". And, the total value = "1500" is restored.
In this case, while holding the game points "500" purchased during the execution of the game A, the game points whose consumption is confirmed during the execution of the game A are brought back. As a result, the number of remaining game points after returning is larger than the number of remaining game points at the start of game A (specifically, the state of (2)).

(Action of game device 20b)
In the game device 20, game points are consumed according to the game provision time, and when a predetermined state (power cutoff, test mode, etc.) occurs during the game provision, the game points are returned when returning from the above predetermined state. It is possible to return the remaining number of the game to the state before the start of the provision of the game.
As a result, if the above-mentioned predetermined state occurs before the provision of the game is completed, the remaining number of game points is returned to the state before the game points are consumed for the game when returning from the above-mentioned predetermined state. can do. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately restore the remaining number of game points.
In particular, in the game device 20b, the history of the game points consumed during the game is stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game, and the remaining number of game points stored in the test mode game point remaining counter area , The number of remaining game points can be restored based on the history of the consumed game points stored in the game point consumption counter area during the game and the information including.
As a result, when returning from the above-mentioned predetermined state, the remaining number of game points can be returned in consideration of the history of the consumed game points. For example, when the provision of the game corresponding to the consumed game points is not completed, the game points can be returned to the state before the consumed game points are consumed. Therefore, it is possible to return the remaining number of credits more appropriately.

(Modification example 1)
Although each embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various modifications can be made in each of the above embodiments.
For example, in each of the above embodiments, when the power is turned on (or when returning from the test mode), the information stored in the user return data storage area and the test mode management data storage area without connecting to the network Based on the information stored in, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points are restored.
However, when the power is turned on (or when returning from the test mode), the information acquired from the server system 10 via the network connected to the network, and the information stored in the user return data storage area, Based on the information stored in the test mode management data storage area, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points may be restored.

(Modification 2)
Further, in each of the above embodiments, an IC card is exemplified as a portable information storage medium.
However, as the portable information storage medium, a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone may be used.
In such a configuration, the identification information (access code) is acquired from the server system 10 by the communication function of the mobile communication terminal. Then, by transmitting the identification information (access code) to the game devices 20, 20a, 20b via the I / F unit 160 by the wireless function of the mobile communication terminal, the game devices 20, 20a, 20b The configuration is such that the identification information (access code) is acquired.
Alternatively, a two-dimensional code in which identification information (access code) is encoded can be displayed on the display screen of the mobile communication terminal. Further, the I / F unit 160 is configured as a two-dimensional code reader capable of reading a two-dimensional code. Then, when the I / F unit 160 reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the display screen of the mobile communication terminal, the read two-dimensional code is decoded in the game devices 20, 20a, 20b, and the identification information (access). The code) can be obtained.

(Modification 3)
Further, in each of the above embodiments, credits are given by inserting coins.
However, credit may be granted by payment of electronic money using a storage medium such as a prepaid card or a credit card.
In such a configuration, a reader / writer device for a storage medium such as a prepaid card or a credit card is provided.

(Modification example 4)
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game devices 20, 20a, and 20b may be configured to eject a card printed with an item acquired by clearing the game.
In the case of such a configuration, it is assumed that the provision of the game is completed by ejecting the card (specifically, the printing of the card is completed). As a result, for example, in the first embodiment, the consumption of all the game points temporarily consumed during the execution of the game is determined according to the card ejection (specifically, the completion of card printing). It will be configured to.

(Modification 5)
Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the power is cut off (or the transition to the test mode) occurs during the execution of the game, the number of remaining credits is the time when the power cutoff occurs (or the transition to the test mode). It is configured to return to the state of.
However, if a power outage (or transition to test mode) occurs during the execution of the game, the remaining number of credits will return to the state in which the credits whose consumption was confirmed during the execution of the game have been brought back. It doesn't matter.
In particular, if a power outage (or transition to test mode) occurs during the execution of the game, the remaining number of credits will return to the state in which the credits whose consumption was confirmed during the execution of the game have been brought back. On the other hand, if the power is cut off (or the transition to the test mode) occurs while the game is not running, the number of remaining credits will return to the state when the power cutoff occurred (or the transition to the test mode). It doesn't matter.
With such a configuration, if the power is cut off (or the transition to the test mode) occurs during the execution of the game, the remaining number of credits is for the test mode when the power is turned on (or when returning from the test mode). It returns to the total value of the value of the remaining credit counter area and the value of the in-game credit consumption counter area.

(Modification 6)
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to the game device 20.
However, the present invention may be applied to a game support device (so-called "terminal"). The game support device is a device for supporting / assisting the game of one or more game devices 20.
For example, in a game support device, credits are given (the number of remaining credits is added) by inserting coins. Further, the lottery is executed by the consumption of credits, the cards according to the result of the lottery are printed, and the printed cards are ejected. At this time, credits are temporarily consumed according to the execution of the lottery (the remaining number of credits is not subtracted), and the consumption of credits is confirmed according to the card ejection (specifically, the completion of card printing). (The number of remaining credits is subtracted). Then, if the power is cut off (or the transition to the test mode) occurs during the period from the execution of the lottery to the time before the card is ejected (specifically, before the completion of card printing), when the power is turned on. (Or, when returning from the test mode), the remaining number of credits may be returned to the state in which the temporarily consumed credits have been brought back (the state before the lottery was executed). This makes it possible to prevent the disadvantage of the user.

(Modification 7)
Further, in each of the above embodiments, as the "predetermined state" according to the present invention, a state in which the power is cut off and a state in which the test mode is in progress are defined.
However, the "predetermined state" according to the present invention may be another state as long as the provision of the service (game) to the user is stopped (or becomes impossible). For example, the "predetermined state" may be a state in which a predetermined error (abnormality) is occurring, a state in which the operator can change the setting of the game device 20, and the like.
Therefore, the "return from the predetermined state" according to the present invention means that the service (game) is provided to the user from the state in which the service (game) is stopped (or becomes impossible). It is time to return to the started (or possible) state.

20 Game device 100 Processing unit 110 Operation unit 120 Storage unit 130 Information storage medium 140 Display unit 150 Sound output unit 160 I / F unit 170 Communication unit 180 Coin insertion unit

Claims (9)

A game device in which credits are granted when certain conditions are met, game points are acquired by consuming credits, and game points are consumed by providing games.
A storage means capable of storing information including the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points is provided.
The memory of the storage means is retained even after the power is cut off.
A game device characterized in that when returning from a predetermined state, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points can be returned based on the information stored in the storage means. The storage means stores a history of consumed game points.
The first aspect of claim 1 is that the remaining number of game points can be restored based on information including the remaining number of game points stored in the storage means and the history of consumed game points. The game device described. A reading means capable of reading the identification information stored in the storage medium is provided.
The identification information read by the reading means is stored in the storage means.
It is possible to restore the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points by the return process executed when returning from the predetermined state.
The game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the return process is executed by using the identification information stored in the storage means. 3. The third aspect of the present invention is that the restoration process is executed by using the identification information stored in the storage means and the identification information read by the reading means at the time of returning from the predetermined state. The game device described in. When the identification information stored in the storage means and the identification information read by the reading means at the time of returning from the predetermined state match, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points , Is restored,
If the identification information stored in the storage means and the identification information read by the reading means at the time of returning from the predetermined state do not match, the remaining number of credits is returned and the remaining game points remain. The game device according to claim 4, wherein the number is not restored. Game points are consumed as the game is launched,
Claim 1 is characterized in that, when the predetermined state occurs during the provision of the game, the remaining number of game points can be returned to the state before the start of the provision of the game when returning from the predetermined state. The game device according to any one of 5 to 5. Equipped with a display area to display the remaining number of game points
With the start of the provision of the game, the game points corresponding to the provision of the game are not consumed, and the game points corresponding to the provision of the game are calculated from the remaining number of game points displayed in the display area. The game points corresponding to the provision of the game are consumed according to the satisfaction of the predetermined condition for completing the provision of the game.
When the predetermined state occurs during the provision of the game, the remaining number of game points and the remaining number of game points in the display area are displayed in the state before the start of the provision of the game when returning from the predetermined state. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the game device is recoverable. Depending on the game offer time, game points will be consumed,
Claim 1 is characterized in that, when the predetermined state occurs during the provision of the game, the remaining number of game points can be returned to the state before the start of the provision of the game when returning from the predetermined state. The game device according to any one of 5 to 5. When returning from the predetermined state, the remaining number of credits and the remaining number of game points can be returned based on the information stored in the storage means without connecting to the network. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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