JP2023005380A - System for game parlor - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a system for game parlors capable of realizing appropriate business operation in a state where game machines for direct operation and game machines for remote operation are mixed in a game parlor.SOLUTION: A system 1 for game parlors of a game parlor which has a normal game area where normal game machines 2A to be directly operated by a player are installed and a remote game area where remote game machines 2B to be remotely operated are installed comprises: type setting means for setting one of the normal game machine 2A type and the remote game machine 2B type for each game machine 2; a game robot 10 for playing with the remote game machine 2B in response to remote operation by a player; a player terminal 5 for remotely operating the game robot 10; tabulating means for tabulating operation data by game machine, distinguishing between the normal game machines 2A and the remote game machines 2B; and output means for separately outputting operation data of the normal game machines 2A and operation data of the remote game machines 2B.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a game arcade system.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed a system in which a player can play a game by remote control without going to a game arcade, as described in Patent Document 1 below. By introducing such a system, there is an excellent advantage that even those who have difficulty going out, such as the elderly and the physically handicapped, can enjoy the game.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-141730

However, in the above-described conventional system, there are naturally many players who want to go to the game hall and directly operate the game machine. There is a demand to install and operate a game machine that plays games by a moderate ratio.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a system for amusement arcades capable of realizing appropriate sales in a state in which directly operated amusement machines and remotely operated amusement machines coexist in the amusement arcade. .

The game hall system of the present invention comprises a normal game area where game machines operated directly by visiting players are installed, a remote game area where game machines that can be played by remote control while watching online video are installed, It is a system for game halls where is provided.

In the game arcade system of the present invention, one of the normal game machines installed in the normal game area and the remote game machines installed in the remote game area can be set for each game machine. As for the remote gaming machine, a game can be played by using a player terminal possessed by the player and causing a game robot to perform various game operations by remote control.

In the game arcade system of the present invention, the operation data of each game machine is aggregated by distinguishing between normal game machines and remote game machines. This game arcade system can output the operation data of the normal game machine and the operation data of the remote game machine.

In the game arcade system of the present invention, when the normal game area and the remote game area are provided in the game arcade, the operation data of the normal game machine and the operation data of the remote game machine are aggregated and output separately. Therefore, according to this game arcade system, the operation status of each game area can be objectively grasped, and it can be judged whether or not the installation ratio of each game area is appropriate. For example, when the operating condition of the remote game area is good, it is possible to adjust the installation ratio such that the normal game area is reduced and the remote game area is expanded.

As described above, the game arcade system of the present invention is a system having excellent characteristics capable of realizing appropriate sales even in a business state in which normal game machines and remote game machines are mixed in the game arcade.

System diagram showing the configuration of the game arcade system. Front view showing a combination of a gaming machine and an authentication unit. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game machine and authentication unit; The perspective view of a game robot. Explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a game robot plays. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game robot; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying gaming machine setting data; Explanatory drawing which illustrates gaming machine operation data. Explanatory drawing which illustrates type total data. Explanatory drawing which illustrates member registration data. Explanatory drawing which illustrates member game value data. Explanatory drawing which illustrates member game history data. The front view which illustrates the initial screen of the normal game by an authentication unit. The front view which illustrates the member information screen of the normal game by an authentication unit. FIG. 11 is a front view illustrating an initial screen of a remote game by the authentication unit; The front view which illustrates the account registration screen by a mobile terminal. The front view which illustrates the game hall selection screen 1 by a portable terminal. The front view which illustrates the game hall selection screen 2 by a portable terminal. The front view which illustrates the game parlor login screen by a portable terminal. The front view which illustrates the game parlor login completion screen by a portable terminal. The front view which illustrates the model selection screen by a portable terminal. The front view which illustrates the game machine number selection screen by a portable terminal. The front view which illustrates the member information screen of the remote game by a portable terminal. FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating a specific game machine screen on a mobile terminal;

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described using the following examples.
(Example 1)
This example relates to a game hall system 1 that is compatible with online remote gaming services and also compatible with games directly operated by players. The contents of the game arcade system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 24. FIG.

The game arcade system 1 (FIG. 1) includes an in-game arcade system 700 in which the game machine 2 is installed, an external management server 400 connected to the Internet, which is a public communication line, a game robot 10 that performs a remote game, and It is a system including a mobile terminal 5 owned by a player that can be connected to the Internet. The management server 400 is connected to the in-house system 700 of each game arcade via the Internet. A player terminal such as the portable terminal 5 can remotely control the game robot 10 via the Internet.

The game hall shown as an example includes a normal game area where a normal game machine 2A, which is a game machine 2 directly operated by a player, is installed, and a remote game machine 2B, which is a game machine 2 which can be played by remote control while watching an online video. A remote game area where is installed and a game hall where is provided. Since this game hall has introduced the system 1 for the game hall of this example, it is possible to operate appropriately even in a business state where the normal game machine 2A and the remote game machine 2B are mixed in the hall (inside the game hall). is possible.

In the configuration of this example, remote control of the remote gaming machine 2B is possible on an application (dedicated application) downloaded to the portable terminal 5 from a website (not shown) provided by the management server 400 . Such a remote game service is limited to members registered with the game arcade. In the game arcade system 1, a dedicated application can be downloaded regardless of whether the user is a member or not, and the online remote game service can be used on the premise that member registration has been completed. In the game hall system 1, each member registered in the game hall is managed by a member ID, which is identification information.

In the game arcade, an authentication unit 4, a game information display device 3, and the like, which have a function of imparting game balls, which are game values necessary for a game (a function for lending), and the like, are individually attached to a game machine 2 such as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine. is installed in In a management space (not shown) in the hall, a hall management device 200 for centrally managing the operation status of various devices including the game robot 10 is installed.

The game information display device 3 is a device installed above the corresponding game machine 2 . The game information display device 3 can display operation data of the corresponding game machine 2 . The game information display device 3 has a display switching button (not shown), and can switch and display various operation data according to the operation of the display switching button. Furthermore, the game information display device 3 of this example can accept remote control operations that substitute for button operations using the display switching button.

In the gaming arcade, an in-park network 800 such as a wired LAN is constructed to which various devices in the arcade are communicably connected. One relay device 8 for the in-house network 800 is installed for every two gaming machines. The game machine 2 is connected to the in-house network 800 via the authentication unit 4 connected to the relay device 8 together with the game information display device 3 . In the hall network 800 , various communications between the hall management device 200 and peripheral devices of the gaming machine 2 such as the game information display device 3 and the authentication unit 4 are realized via the relay device 8 . The gaming robot 10 is also connected to the in-house network 800 via a wired LAN. The hall management device 200 can manage the game robot 10 via the hall network 800 .

The premises management device 200 is connected to the premises network 800 as well as to the Internet, which is a public communication line. In the game arcade system 1, the on-site system 700 including the game robot 10 and the off-site management server 400 can communicate via the on-site management device 200 connected to the Internet.

Next, configurations and basic operations of the game machine 2 and the authentication unit 4 will be described, and configurations of the hall management device 200, the mobile terminal 5, the management server 400, and the game robot 10 will be described in order. After that, the overall operation of the game arcade system 1 will be described.

(Configuration of game machine and authentication unit)
In this example, the gaming machine 2 is a pachinko gaming machine (FIGS. 1 and 2) in which games are played by shooting game balls, which are game media. The gaming machine 2 of this example can shoot game balls by consuming the number of game balls representing the game value, and can receive a game value by adding points according to winning to the number of game balls. It is an enclosed game machine. The game machine 2 is a game machine called a so-called seven machine, in which a jackpot lottery is executed in response to winning a prize at a starting port, and a jackpot state (jackpot) is generated when predetermined jackpot conditions are established in response to winning. . The gaming state of the gaming machine 2 of this example includes a normal state, a variable probability state, and a jackpot state. The probability variable state is an advantageous gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot lottery or the like is higher than in the normal state.

The game machine 2 has a substantially circular game board surface 230 on which game balls are driven. Decorative lamps 236 are arranged on both sides of the upper part of the game board surface 230, and a speaker 231 is arranged below the game board surface 230, in the corner on the left side as seen from the player side. A shooting device 349 (see FIG. 3) for shooting game balls is provided inside the game board surface 230 at the upper left.

An information display section 250 is provided below the game board surface 230 , and an operation button group 26 such as a count button 261 and a display button 263 is arranged on the left side of the information display section 250 . An operation handle 235 for hitting game balls onto the game board surface 230 is erected on the lower right side of the information display section 250 as seen from the player side.

The information display section 250 is a display section for displaying various game data such as the number of game balls that can be shot and the number of jackpots. The content displayed by the information display unit 250 can be switched by operating the display button 263 .

On the game board surface 230, centering around the display device 29 including the liquid crystal display part 290, the electronic chew type special figure starter 21, the through-type normal figure starter 24, the opening and closing type big winnings opening 260, etc. are arranged. . At the bottom of the game board surface 230, an out hole 238 is opened for collecting game balls that have flowed down without winning a prize. The special figure starting port 21 is a starting port that triggers a jackpot lottery. The normal pattern starting port 24 is a starting port that triggers the normal pattern lottery. When the normal figure lottery is won, the opening operation of the special figure start port 21 is executed. It should be noted that the success or failure of the jackpot lottery and the success or failure of the normal drawing lottery are notified by the display device 29.例文帳に追加

Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 2 will be explained using FIG. The gaming machine 2 is configured around a main control section 20 . The main control unit 20 is a circuit that includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory) that is a memory element, and I / O (Input / Output) that forms an input/output interface. .

For the main control unit 20, in addition to the above configuration, the effect control unit 31 that controls the amplifier 231A that drives the speaker 231, the decoration lamp unit 236, etc., the display control unit 32 that controls the liquid crystal display unit 290, the winning ball The detection sensors 351 to 353, the special start solenoid 362 that opens the special start opening 21, the large winning opening solenoid 364 that opens the large winning opening 260, the power supply circuit unit 37 that supplies operating power, etc. are electrically connected. It is Furthermore, the main control section 20 is connected to an I/F section 38 that serves as a window for executing various communications with the authentication unit 4 . The contents of information or data transmitted and received with the authentication unit 4 will be explained after the configuration of the authentication unit 4 is explained.

As the winning ball detection sensor, as shown in FIG. 3, a special figure winning sensor 351 that detects the winning ball of the special figure starting port 21, a general figure winning sensor 352 that detects the winning ball of the normal figure starting port 24, and a big winning prize There is a big winning sensor 353 for detecting winning balls in the mouth 260, and the like.

Next, the authentication unit 4 (FIGS. 1 and 2) is a device that enables a game to be played on the corresponding gaming machine 2 under the condition of acceptance of the membership card 461 or authentication by online remote login. The authentication unit 4 is connected to the on-site network 800 via the relay device 8 and can transmit and receive signals and information to and from the on-site management device 200 .

The front panel of the authentication unit 4 includes a status lamp 41, a banknote slot 42, a camera section 47, a remote control light receiving section 45, a display section 43 including a touch panel 431 (FIG. 3) and capable of touch operation, operation buttons 441 to 443, a game A card slot 46 for a card 460 and the like are provided. The operation buttons include a lending button 441 for receiving game value necessary for the game, a replay button 442 for receiving payout of stored balls, an end button 443 for ending the game, and the like. The authentication unit 4 can accept a membership card 461 which is a gaming card 460 for registered members.

As shown in FIG. 3, the authentication unit 4 is electrically configured around a control section 40 including a CPU, ROM/RAM, I/O, and the like. In addition to the above configuration, the control unit 40 is electrically connected to a banknote processing unit 421 that executes processing for accepting banknotes, a card processing unit 465 that executes various processing related to the game card 460, and the like. The card processing unit 465 has a function of reading and writing information recorded on the game card 460 , as well as a function of sucking and ejecting the game card 460 . Furthermore, an I/F section 48 is connected to the control section 40 as a window for executing various communications with the authentication unit 4 .

(Basic operation of game machine and authentication unit)
When the gaming machine 2 receives the number of game balls that can be shot from the authentication unit 4, it becomes possible to shoot the game balls corresponding to the number of game balls. After that, when the number of game balls becomes zero according to the game, the shooting of game balls becomes impossible. In the game of the gaming machine 2, the number of game balls is subtracted by the number of shot balls, and the number of balls provided by winning is added to the number of game balls.

The number of game balls of the gaming machine 2 can be converted into the number of possessed balls stored in the authentication unit 4 by operating the count button 261 . The gaming machine 2 transmits all or part of the number of game balls to the authentication unit 4 according to the operation of the count button 261, and subtracts the number of game balls. By pressing the count button 261 for a short time, one ball is added to the number of possessed balls, and by pressing the count button 261 for a long time, all balls are collectively converted into the number of possessed balls, and the number of game balls is reset to zero.

In the gaming machine 2 , game balls can be shot from the shooting device 349 by operating the operation handle 235 . When the shot game ball enters the special figure starting port 21, a big win lottery (special figure lottery) is executed, and the special figure pattern variation is started on the display device 29.例文帳に追加When winning the jackpot lottery, the winning of the jackpot is informed by the stopped display of the jackpot pattern, and then the state can be shifted to the jackpot state. In this big winning state, the big winning opening 260 is opened a specified number of times, thereby greatly improving the winning rate. Further, when the game ball enters the normal pattern start port 24, the normal pattern lottery is executed, and the display device 29 starts the pattern variation of the normal pattern. When the normal figure lottery is won, the electric chew type special figure starting port 21 is opened and the winning rate is remarkably increased.

The authentication unit 4 receives machine data (described later) representing the progress of a game from the corresponding gaming machine 2, generates and stores operation data, and transmits the data to the hall management device 200 at any time. The authentication unit 4 also receives and stores various setting information (game machine number, machine model name, unit score (point unit price), type, etc.) from the hall management device 200 . The authentication unit 4 enables a game to be played on the corresponding gaming machine 2 under the condition of authentication of the member card 461 or authentication by online remote login.

The authentication unit 4 converts all or part of any of the deposited balance, stored balls, and balls owned by the player into the number of game balls, and transmits the converted number to the corresponding gaming machine 2 . Further, the authentication unit 4 counts the number of game balls of the corresponding gaming machine 2 and stores it as the number of possessed balls. At the end of the game, the player's deposit balance, the number of stored balls, and the number of balls held are transmitted to the hall management device 200.例文帳に追加Further, the authentication unit 4 of this example acquires the face image of the player with the camera section 47 and transmits it to the hall management device 200 at any time.

In the authentication unit 4, either the type corresponding to the normal game area (normal game machine 2A) or the type corresponding to the remote game area (remote game machine 2B) is selected by the hall management device 200. is set In the authentication unit 4 in which the type corresponding to the normal game area is set, it is possible to deposit money, accumulate balls, and use balls on the condition that the membership card 461 is accepted. In the authentication unit 4 in which the type corresponding to the remote game area is set, acceptance of the member card 461 is prohibited, and only online remote game is possible. Only replay with accumulated balls is permitted in online remote games.

For example, the following signals are transmitted and received between the gaming machine 2 and the authentication unit 4 .
(1) State confirmation request signal: Request signal for machine data, which is a state confirmation response. The authentication unit 4 transmits to the gaming machine 2 every 200 ms.
(2) machine data: status confirmation response returned from the gaming machine 2 to the authentication unit 4 in response to the status confirmation request signal. The breakdown of the table data is as described later.
(3) Card insertion notification: Notification by the authentication unit 4 that the gaming card 460 (membership card 461) has been accepted.
(4) Card insertion response: The gaming machine 2's response to the card insertion notification.
(5) Return request signal: A signal sent by the game machine 2 requesting the return of the game card 460 . The game machine 2 transmits according to the operation of the end button 443 .
(6) Counting request signal: A signal transmitted by the gaming machine 2 when the counting button 261 of the gaming machine 2 is operated. The counting request signal is a signal requesting counting of one point out of the number of game balls stored in the gaming machine 2 .

The machine data that the gaming machine 2 transmits to the authentication unit 4 is information collectively including a plurality of game data such as out, safe, and the number of jackpots. This table data is associated with the member ID of the player and the type set in the authentication unit 4 of the transmission source. The type set in the authentication unit 4 is a type indicating compatibility with the normal gaming machine 2A, or a type indicating compatibility with the remote gaming machine 2B. The table data includes, for example, the following data and information. In the following description, machine data transmitted from the game machine 2 to the authentication unit 4 is referred to as operation information.

(1) Out (number of times): Consumption value (usage value, investment value, out) from the previous data transmission is indicated in units of one ball.
(2) Safe (number of times): Shows the winning value (safe) given according to the winning since the previous data transmission in units of one ball.
(3) S win (number of times): Indicates the starting win (S win) since the previous data transmission in units of one time.
(4) Start (number of times): Shows the start (number of symbol changes, number of actuation of character, number of unit games) of the character (liquid crystal display section 290) activated (changed) due to the S winning since the previous data transmission. It is counted when it is determined, but it may be counted when it is started.
(5) Big win (number of times): Indicates the number of big wins that have occurred since the previous data transmission in units of one. Although it is counted when the high mode effect occurs, it may be counted when it ends.
(6) Jackpot flag (state): ON if the jackpot state is occurring at the time of data transmission, and OFF if the jackpot state is not occurring. can be identified as medium.

(On-site management device)
The hall management device 200 (FIG. 1) is a computer device for centrally managing the operation status of various devices including the game robot 10. FIG. The premises management device 200 includes a PC monitor such as a liquid crystal display, an output means such as a printer (not shown), a device body for executing various arithmetic processing, and an input means such as a keyboard and a mouse (not shown). The device body has communication means for transmitting and receiving various signals or information, storage means such as a hard disk drive, and the like.

The premises management device 200 has a multi-monitor function. A plurality of external monitors are connected to the hall management device 200 for displaying images captured by the remote gaming machine 2B. The external monitor displays the member ID (an example of identification information) of the player who is playing the remote game to the employee or manager of the game hall, and also displays the image of the remote game machine 2B captured by the game robot 10. It constitutes an example of display means for displaying.

In place of or in addition to an external monitor, a terminal carried by an employee of a game arcade can be used as display means for displaying the member ID of a player playing the remote game machine 2B and the captured image of the remote game machine 2B. Also good. It is also possible to use a PC monitor as the main monitor of the hall management device 200 to display the captured image of the remote game machine 2B, the member ID of the player who plays the remote game, and the like.

The inside of the game arcade managed by the arcade management device 200 is, as described above, divided into a remote game area exclusively for remote games and a normal game area where visiting players play games. It is preferable to determine the ratio between the remote game area and the normal game area according to the operation status of each game machine 2 in the hall. For example, in the case of a game hall where 500 gaming machines 2 are installed, if the operation rate of the remote game area and the operation rate of the normal game area are about the same, it is appropriate to install 250 machines in each game area. It is possible to make a business judgment that

The hall management device 200 generates operation data of each game machine 2 based on the operation information (machine data) received from the game machine 2, and stores and manages the operation data. The hall management device 200 of this example corresponding to the online remote game receives a remote control signal from the mobile terminal 5 which is an example of the player terminal, and transmits it to the gaming robot 10 which is an example of the remote control terminal. In addition, the hall management device 200 can transmit game machine images and various game information received from the game robot 10 to the portable terminal 5 .

The premises management device 200 of this example has functions as the following means (1) to (7), for example.
(1) Operation data acquisition means: means for acquiring operation data of each gaming machine 2; The operation data acquisition means acquires the operation data of the corresponding gaming machine 2 from the authentication unit 4 in the hall at regular time intervals.
(2) Aggregation means: means for aggregating various operation data indicating the operation status of each game machine 2 and game data for each player based on the operation data acquired by the operation data acquisition means. In particular, the tallying means of this example tallies the operation data and the like separately for the normal game machine 2A in the normal game area and the remote game machine 2B in the remote game area.
(3) Operation data storage means: means for storing operation data for each gaming machine and game data for each player. The operation data and the like for each game machine are stored in association with the machine number and type of the game machine 2 (normal game machine 2A or remote game machine 2B). That is, the operation data and the like for each game machine are stored separately for the normal game machine 2A and the remote game machine 2B. The operation data includes at least various data such as data (out) indicating the amount of game value used in a game, and an operation flag indicating whether the corresponding gaming machine 2 is in operation.
(4) Data transmission means: means for transmitting to the management server 400 operation data for each gaming machine, game data for each player (my data), and the like. The data transmission means transmits the operation data and the game data periodically, for example, every minute, in association with the game parlor ID.
(5) Game value storage means: Means for storing (number of) accumulated balls and (number of) owned balls in association with a member ID, which is an example of identification information of a player. Accumulated balls and balls in possession are an example of an index indicating the level of game value obtained by the player through the game.
(6) Type setting means: means for setting a type corresponding to one of the normal game area and the remote game area for each gaming machine 2 and each authentication unit 4; The game machine 2 set to the type corresponding to the normal game area is the normal game machine 2A, and the game machine 2 set to the type corresponding to the remote game area is the remote game machine 2B.
(7) Output means: means for outputting operation data for each game machine and game data for each player. In particular, the output means of this example can distinguish between the operation data or game data of the normal game machine 2A and the operation data or game data of the remote game machine 2B and output them. Output formats include display output by a PC monitor, print output by a printer, etc., and transmission output to other devices such as a terminal device (not shown).

(mobile terminal)
The portable terminal 5 (FIG. 1) is an example of a player terminal which is possessed by a player and used to cause the game robot 10 to perform various game operations. The mobile terminal 5 is, for example, a communication terminal such as a smart phone (multifunctional mobile phone) having a touch-operable display screen 50, and is connectable to a public communication line such as the Internet. As a player terminal, in addition to the mobile terminal 5 illustrated, a tablet terminal, a PC terminal, or the like that can be connected to the Internet can be used.

By executing a dedicated application downloaded from the management server 400, the mobile terminal 5 can implement at least the functions of the following units (1) to (4).
(1) Game machine selection screen display means: Means for displaying a screen for selecting the game machine 2 (remote game machine 2B) to be remotely played by remote control.
(2) Remote control screen display means: means for displaying a screen for remotely controlling the remote game machine 2B.
(3) Accumulated ball reading means: Means for reading the accumulated balls managed by the game arcade.
(4) Notification means: means for transmitting end information indicating the end of the game to the game arcade side to notify the end of the game.

(management server)
The management server 400 (FIG. 1) is a computer device managed by a third party other than the game arcade, such as an online remote game service operating company. As described above, the management server 400 can communicate with the in-house system 700 of each game arcade via a public communication line such as the Internet.

The management server 400 provides online remote gaming services. According to the mobile terminal 5 in which the dedicated application is installed, by executing the dedicated application, the management server 400 is accessed to display the game table selection screen (FIGS. 17 and 18), the specific game machine screen (FIG. 24), and the like. Displayable. The game machine selection screen is a screen for selecting a game machine by remote control. The specific game machine screen is a screen for playing a game by operating the remote game machine 2B by remote control. The configuration of each screen will be described later in detail.

The management server 400 implements the functions of the following means (1) to (4).
(1) Distribution means: means for distributing a dedicated application for using the online remote gaming service to the mobile terminal 5 . Note that the dedicated application downloaded to the mobile terminal 5 is subsequently updated as needed to keep it up-to-date.
(2) Member information storage means: Means for storing member information. The member information includes a member ID, which is identification information, and a terminal ID, which is identification information of the mobile terminal (player terminal) 5 which is an example of the player terminal.
(3) Online remote gaming service providing means: Means for providing online remote gaming service.
(4) Transmission/reception means: means for transmitting/receiving various types of information and data to/from the on-site management device 200 of each game arcade. Information transmitted from the management server 400 to the hall management device 200 includes, for example, information for remotely controlling the gaming robot 10 . The information received by the management server 400 from the hall management device 200 includes, for example, operation data representing the status of a remote game.

(game robot)
The game robot 10 (FIGS. 4 and 5) is an example of a remote control terminal that performs a game by remote control using the portable terminal 5. As shown in FIG. The game robot 10 includes a pair of left and right robot arms 15, and can operate an operation handle 235 (an example of an operation unit) of the game machine 2 using the robot arms 15. FIG.

The gaming robot 10 has a fixing portion 14 capable of sandwiching a counter-like shelf board 80, which is an example of a pedestal of a gaming machine island on which the gaming machine 2 is installed. The game robot 10 can be installed in front of the game machine 2 using the fixing part 14. - 特許庁In the game arcade of this example, a game robot 10 is installed in advance in front of each game machine 2 (remote game machine 2B) in the remote game area.

As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming robot 10 has a body 143 supported by an elevating mechanism 140 having the fixed part 14 as a base. 3A shows a state in which the body 143 is lowered by the lifting mechanism 140, and FIG. 2B shows a state in which the body 143 is raised by the lifting mechanism 140. FIG. A state in which the torso 143 is lowered is suitable for operating the operating handle 235 by the robot arm 15, and a state in which the torso 143 is raised allows the game information display device 3 (for example, a display switching button) to be operated by the robot arm 15. be able to operate. The trunk portion 143 can be moved up and down by the action of the lifting mechanism 140 and is also configured to be rotatable with respect to the lifting mechanism 140 . The game robot 10 can change its orientation according to the rotation of the body 143 with respect to the lifting mechanism 140 .

Start lamps 145 are arranged on the front and back sides of the body 143 (FIGS. 4 and 5) to indicate the operating state. The robot arms 15 are attached to both sides of the trunk portion 143 , and the head portion 16 extends above the trunk portion 143 .

The robot arm 15 constitutes an example of game operation means that directly acts on the operation handle 235 of the game machine 2, and includes an arm portion 151 corresponding to a human arm and a hand portion 152 corresponding to a human hand. configured as follows. The arm part 151 has a joint forming a connection point with the trunk part 143 and a joint corresponding to a human elbow. The hand portion 152 includes a plurality of fingers and extends to the distal end side of the arm portion 151 .

The head portion 16 has a pair of left and right lamp portions 161 imitating human eyes, and a camera portion 162 at a position between the pair of left and right lamp portions 161 . The lamp part 161 is obtained by two-dimensionally arranging a plurality of LED light emitting elements. The gaming robot 10 can express the emotions of the player by means of the color of light emitted from the LED light emitting elements in the left and right lamp portions 161 that simulate both eyes, the distribution shape of the LED light emitting elements in the light emitting state, and the like.

A sound collector 167 including a microphone is provided on each side of the head section 16, and a light emitting section 164 is provided at a location corresponding to the forehead. A display unit 168 made of a liquid crystal display is embedded in the rear side of the head unit 16 corresponding to the back of the head. Although not shown, the light emitting unit 164 incorporates an LED element for illumination and an LED element for emitting a remote control operation signal for the authentication unit 4 and the game information display device 3 . The display unit 168 is composed of a liquid crystal display and can display various information.

Furthermore, two antennas 165 like the antennae of a bee are erected on the head portion 16 . One antenna 165A is a communication antenna for wirelessly connecting to the local network 800 . The other antenna 165B is an infrared signal receiving antenna for a remote control (not shown) owned by an employee of the game arcade. The gaming robot 10 can be controlled in various ways, including switching of the display contents of the display unit 168 and stopping, etc., by the employee's remote control operation.

The camera unit 162 includes three cameras for capturing images of the front, the upper front, and the left front. The front camera is a camera for capturing an image of the game board surface 230 of the game machine 2 . The upper front camera is a camera for capturing an image of the game information display device 3 . The left front camera is a camera for capturing an image of the authentication unit 4 . The camera section 162 has a zoom mechanism and a focus mechanism. The zoom mechanism and focus mechanism can be remotely controlled by the mobile terminal 5 via the camera drive (FIG. 6).

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 6, the gaming robot 10 is electrically configured with a control section 11 at the center. The control unit 11 includes a transmitting/receiving unit 12 for transmitting/receiving information and data to/from the premises management device 200, a remote control transmitting unit 166 for controlling LED elements that emit infrared signals, a camera unit 162, and a camera driving unit 163. , a sound collecting section 167 including a microphone, an arm section 151 and a hand section 152 constituting the robot arm 15, a display section 168, and the like are connected so as to be electrically controllable.

Transmitting/receiving unit 12, which is an example of transmitting/receiving means, is an interface to local network 800 and includes antenna 165A functioning as a communication antenna. The gaming robot 10 is connected to a mobile terminal 5, which is an example of a player terminal, via a hall management device 200 connected to the Internet.

(Basic motion of game robot)
The game robot 10 can communicate with the hall management device 200 via the hall network 800, and can communicate with the mobile terminal 5, which is a player terminal, via the Internet. The gaming robot 10 transmits and receives various information related to remote gaming, and performs various actions by remote control. The game robot 10 can perform the following various operations on the remote game machine 2B according to remote control.

(1) To rotate the operation handle 235 of the game machine 2 (remote game machine 2B) by driving the arm part 151 and the hand part 152 .
(2) To display various information and messages for employees on the display unit 168;
(3) Transmitting images captured by the camera unit 162 (the game machine 2, the authentication unit 4, and the game information display device 3) to the portable terminal 5;
(4) Transmitting a remote control signal for controlling the game information display device 3 and the authentication unit 4;
(5) Various sound effects generated by the game machine 2 are collected by the sound collector 167 and transmitted to the portable terminal 5 as a player terminal.

Further, the display unit 168 can switch and display the following information.
(1) Video being sent to mobile terminal 5 (2) Member ID and member name of the member being remotely operated (3) Face image of the member being remotely operated (4) Record of past remote games (5) Game start Time and elapsed time (6) Message to employees (meal break, smoking break, end of game, etc.)
(7) Approval of live distribution (whether or not video distribution to other players is permitted)
(8) Number of spectators of the live broadcast being distributed (9) Number of reservations (number of players who have reserved the next and subsequent games)

Next, various types of data (FIGS. 7 to 12) stored and managed by the hall management device 200 of each game hall in the game hall system 1 will be described.
The game machine setting data in FIG. 7 is data in which the machine number, which is the identification information of each game machine 2, is set in association with the type and model code. The type is the type of the normal game machine 2A in the normal game area or the remote game machine 2B in the remote game area. "Normal" in the figure is the type of the regular game machine 2A, and "Remote" is the type of the remote game machine 2B. The model code is a code assigned to each model of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine operating data in FIG. 8 is data obtained by collecting and storing various operating data for each gaming machine. The operation data for each game machine is composed of data such as out, which is the number of balls driven, safe, which is the number of balls paid out, start, the number of jackpots (jackpot), sales, and the like. Furthermore, the operation data for each gaming machine is associated with a member ID, which is player identification information.

The type aggregated data in FIG. 9 is data in which operation data aggregated for each type (remote game machine/normal game machine) is stored. In the example shown in the figure, the remote game has an average out of 21234 compared to the normal average out of 15678, so it can be seen that the remote game operates better. In this case, for example, it is possible to decide that it is desirable to reduce the number of normal game machines 2A and increase the number of remote game machines 2B.

The member registration data in FIG. 10 is data in which the attribute information of each member input in the member registration procedure is registered. It should be noted that the membership registration procedure can be executed on an application of the mobile terminal 5 .

The member gaming value data of FIG. 11 is data in which the deposit balance, the number of balls owned, and the number of stored balls owned by each member are stored.

The member game history data in FIG. 12 is data that the hall management device 200 creates and manages the game history for each member. In the member game history data, data representing the game history from the start of the game to the end of the game is recorded for each member. The data representing the game history includes the machine number, type, game start time, game end time, amount used, number of accumulated balls used in the game (replay), out, safe, number of jackpots (jackpot), Data such as the number of balls is included.

Next, the details of the operation of the game arcade system 1 configured as described above will be described. In the game arcade system 1 of this example, both normal games and remote games must be registered as members of the game arcade, and only registered members can play. Furthermore, the remote game is limited to a replay game using stored balls. Therefore, only a member who owns accumulated balls as possessed game value can play a remote game.

First, a normal game, which is a game inside a real shop, is performed in the following procedure. The authentication unit 4 corresponding to the non-operating gaming machine 2 (normal gaming machine 2A) in the normal game area is in a state of displaying the normal game initial screen of FIG. The initial screen in the figure is a screen in which a type display field 433, a message display area 434, a balance display field 435, and an owned game value display field 436 are arranged in order from the top.

The type display column 433 is a display column for the type representing the game unit price and the unit given number, which is the number of game balls given according to the operation of the lending button 441 . A message display area 434 is a display column for distinguishing between normal game and remote game, as well as messages from the game arcade side. The balance display column 435 is a display column for the deposited balance, which is the balance of the deposited amount. The owned gaming value display field 436 is a display field for the number of owned balls and the number of stored balls owned by the player.

In the initial screen of FIG. 13 displayed when the corresponding normal gaming machine 2A is in the non-operating state, a message is displayed in the message display area 434 to the effect that the game can be started when the membership card 461 is accepted. A player who intends to start a game on the normal game machine 2A first needs to insert the membership card 461 into the card insertion slot 46 of the authentication unit 4. FIG. When the authentication unit 4 accepts the member card 461, the display screen by the display unit 43 is switched to the normal game member information screen of FIG.

The screen configuration of the member information screen in FIG. 14 is the same as the initial screen in FIG. In the message display area 434 of the member information screen, a greeting message to the member is displayed, and a message to the effect that replay with the accumulated balls is possible for the member who owns the accumulated balls is displayed. The balance display field 435 displays the player's deposited balance, and the possessed gaming value display field 436 displays the number of accumulated balls owned by the player.

When starting a game, the player must operate the replay button 442 to read out the accumulated balls or the like, or insert banknotes to deposit money. When the number of accumulated balls or the number of owned balls is displayed in the owned game value display column 436 as shown in FIG. 14, the accumulated balls can be converted into game balls according to the operation of the lending button 441 (giving process). In the case of a player who does not own accumulated balls, etc., by operating the lending button 441 in a state in which a deposited balance is generated by inserting banknotes, part or all of the deposited balance can be converted into game balls (giving process).

In this way, the authentication unit 4 converts any of the stored balls, the balls in possession, and the amount of money deposited into game balls, and transmits the game balls to the corresponding gaming machine 2 . In the gaming machine 2, the number of game balls received from the authentication unit 4 is displayed on the information display section 250 (FIG. 2). In a state where the number of game balls exceeding zero balls is displayed on the information display section 250, game balls can be shot according to the operation of the operation handle 235 and the game can be started. After that, when the game is finished, all the game balls are converted into possessed balls according to the operation of the counting button 261, and the membership card 461 is ejected and returned to the player.

Next, a remote game, that is, a procedure for an online remote game using a player terminal such as the portable terminal 5 will be described. In the authentication unit 4 corresponding to the remote gaming machine 2B, the initial screen of FIG. 15 is displayed instead of the initial screen (FIG. 13) of the authentication unit 4 corresponding to the normal gaming machine 2A. Similar to the initial screen (FIG. 13) corresponding to the normal gaming machine 2A, this initial screen has a type display field 433, a message display area 434, a balance display field 435, and an owned game value display field 436 arranged in order from the top. This is the screen that is displayed. In the initial screen of FIG. 15, in the message display area 434, it is announced that the corresponding gaming machine 2 is the remote gaming machine 2B and direct play is not possible.

A player who performs remote gaming needs to register an account after downloading a dedicated application for using the online remote gaming service. Account registration can be performed on the account registration screen (FIG. 16) displayed on the display screen 50 when the application is started after downloading the dedicated application.

An account can be registered by inputting a name, a login ID, and an e-mail address on the account registration screen of FIG. 16, setting a password, and touching the registration button 51 . By registering an account according to such a procedure, it is possible to use the online remote gaming service.

When the dedicated application is activated after registering the account, a login screen (not shown) for the online remote gaming service can be displayed on the display screen 50 of the mobile terminal 5 . By entering the login ID and password on this login screen, the login is completed and the user can shift to the login state. After transitioning to the login state, the display on the portable terminal 5 switches to the game hall selection screen No. 1 in FIG. 17 .

The game hall selection screen No. 1 in FIG. 17 is a selection screen for designating an area (prefecture, city, town, village, or ward) in which a game is desired. When an area in which a game is desired is specified on this game hall selection screen No. 1, the display of the mobile terminal 5 is switched to the game hall selection screen No. 2 of FIG. The game hall selection screen No. 2 in FIG. 18 is a screen for displaying a list of the names of the game halls located in the specified area and the number of gaming machines 2 capable of remote play. A player who desires a remote game can select a desired game hall by touching the display frame of one of the game halls listed on the second game hall selection screen.

When one of the game halls is selected on the game hall selection screen No. 2 of FIG. The game parlor login screen is a screen on which a member ID entry field and a password entry field are arranged. After correctly inputting the member ID and the password set at the time of member registration, the user can log in to the game parlor by touching the login button 52 .

When the user logs in to the game arcade, the game arcade login completion screen of FIG. On this game parlor login completion screen, the number of accumulated balls, which is the game value owned by the logged-in player, is displayed. By touching the model selection button 53 on the same screen, the model selection screen of FIG. 21 can be switched and displayed.

The model selection screen of FIG. 21 is a screen for selecting the model of the gaming machine 2 to be remotely played. On this model selection screen, a list of models of the gaming machine 2 (remote gaming machine 2B) installed in the remote gaming area of the logged-in gaming hall is displayed. By touching one of the model display fields listed on the model selection screen, the model desired for the remote game can be selected. Note that in FIG. 21, other models outside the display area can be displayed by scrolling in the vertical direction.

For example, when the model CCC is selected on the model selection screen, the game machine number selection screen of FIG. The game machine number selection screen is a screen for displaying a list of the machine numbers of the remote gaming machine 2B of the selected model. On this game machine number selection screen, a mark like a traffic sign prohibiting entry is displayed so as to overlap the machine number of the remote game machine 2B that is currently playing a remote game or has no vacant reservation slot. It is indicated that it is possible. The player can select the remote game machine 2B to actually play remotely from among the selectable machine numbers. When one of the remote game machines 2B is reserved, a reservation screen (not shown) is displayed. On this reservation screen, subsequent games can be reserved.

When the remote game is started, the display screen of the display section 43 of the authentication unit 4 is switched to the member information screen illustrated in FIG. The member information screen in FIG. 23 is a screen displayed when the corresponding remote gaming machine 2B is in operation. A message is displayed to that effect. The owned game value display column 436 displays the number of stored balls owned by the player involved in the remote game. On the other hand, in the balance display column 435, zero is displayed because the remote game cannot be played by depositing money.

During the remote game, the specific game machine screen of FIG. 24 is displayed on the display screen 50 of the portable terminal 5 which is the player terminal. This specific game machine screen is a screen including a display of a board image 54 which is a captured image of the game board 230 (see FIG. 2) of the remote game target game machine (remote game machine 2B). Below the board image 54, a display column 541 for the number of game balls that can be shot and the game time, and an illustrated operation handle 540 are arranged side by side. are placed.

On the specific game machine screen of FIG. 24, by tracing the circumference of the operating handle 540 with a fingertip, the amount of operation of the operating handle 540 can be changed, and the intensity of shooting game balls can be changed. For example, the operation amount can be increased by tracing the periphery of the operation handle 540 clockwise, and the operation amount can be decreased by tracing counterclockwise.

The following operation buttons are arranged in the operation area 542 .
(1) Replay button: an operation button for converting the accumulated balls into game balls by 125 balls.
(2) Image switching button: An operation button for switching camera images (images captured by the camera unit 162).
(3) Call button: an operation button for calling an employee.
(4) Message button: Operation button for inputting a message to the employee.
(5) Delivery setting button: An operation button for setting whether or not to accept live delivery. If live distribution is permitted, the same video will be distributed to others.
(6) End button: an operation button for ending the game.

The player who selects the remote gaming machine 2B reads out the stored balls, which are the game value owned by him, on the specific gaming machine screen (Fig. 24) on the dedicated application, converts some or all of them into game balls, and plays the game. Can be sent to machine 2. The remote game machine 2B can execute a game by shooting game balls, which are game media, while consuming the received game balls (the number of game balls). In addition, when the game is over, by operating the end button (see FIG. 24) on the dedicated application, it is possible to inform the employees of the game arcade that the game is over. The fact that the game is over is displayed on the display unit 43, for example. In the game arcade system 1 of this example, an operation is adopted in which the employee who receives the notification of the end of the game takes over the game end operation of the remote game machine 2B.

The system 1 for amusement arcades configured as described above includes a normal game area in which a game machine (normal game machine 2A) that can be played by direct operation by a visiting player is installed, and a remote control machine while watching an online video. and a remote game area where a game machine (remote game machine 2B) that can be played by playing is installed.

The game arcade system 1 is attached to each of the remote game machines 2B, includes a game robot 10 capable of executing various game operations in response to remote control by a player, and causing the game robot 10 to execute various game operations. and a player terminal such as a portable terminal 5 capable of performing various remote operations for the purpose. The on-site management device 200 of each game hall in the game hall system 1 provides each game machine 2 with one of the normal game machine 2A installed in the normal game area and the remote game machine 2B installed in the remote game area. A function as type setting means for setting one of the types, and a function as totalizing means for totalizing various operation data indicating the operation status of each game machine 2 separately for the normal game machine 2A and the remote game machine 2B. and a function as output means for outputting operation data of the normal game machine 2A and operation data of the remote game machine 2B.

In the game arcade system 1 of this example, the operation data of the normal game machine 2A and the operation data of the remote game machine 2B are aggregated and output separately. Therefore, it is possible to objectively grasp the operation status of each game area in the game hall where the normal game area and the remote game area are set up, and to judge whether the installation ratio of each game area is appropriate or not. It has become. In the game hall where the game hall system 1 of the present embodiment is introduced, for example, when the operation status of the remote game area is good, the installation ratio is adjusted such that the normal game area is reduced and the remote game area is expanded. It is possible.

As described above, the game arcade system 1 of this example is an excellent system in which it is possible to conduct appropriate sales while dividing the inside of the arcade into the normal game area and the remote game area.

In the game arcade system 1, the operating data aggregated and output separately for the normal gaming machine 2A and the remote gaming machine 2B include at least the operating data representing the magnitude of the game value used in the game in each gaming machine 2. is included. If the operation data including the size of the game value used in the game is aggregated separately for the normal game machine 2A and the remote game machine 2B, sales, etc. can be calculated between the normal game machine 2A and the remote game machine 2B. make it easier to compare commercial metrics.

The game hall system 1 includes an authentication unit 4 which is attached to each of the gaming machines 2 and capable of executing a granting process for granting game balls, which are game values used in a game on the gaming machine 2, to a player. It is configured including The hall management device 200 in the game arcade system 1 functions as a type setting means for setting a type indicating that the area is one of the normal game area and the remote game area to each of the authentication units 4. I have.

In the game arcade system 1, the authentication unit 4, to which the type corresponding to the normal game area is set, accepts money or a membership card 461 (gaming card 460), which is an example of a storage medium storing a monetary value. , to execute a granting process of granting (renting out) game balls based on . On the other hand, the authentication unit 4, for which the type corresponding to the remote game area is set, prohibits the reception of the game card 460, which is an example of money and a storage medium, and the in-house management device 200 as a game value storage means. Based on the readout of stored balls, etc. owned by, a granting process of granting game balls is executed.

In the game arcade system 1 of this example, by setting the type corresponding to either the normal game area or the remote game area to the authentication unit 4, the authentication unit 4 with the same specification can be used for both the normal game and the remote game. It is possible to correspond to In the game hall system 1, each authentication unit 4 in the hall can be selectively set to correspond to the normal game area or the remote game area. It is possible to easily implement a change, a change in the installation ratio of the regular game machine 2A and the remote game machine 2B, and the like.

The authentication unit 4 displays the set type of the normal game area and the remote game area, and if the type corresponding to the remote game area is set, the authentication unit 4 displays money and a game card 460 (an example of a storage medium). ) is prohibited. When the authentication unit 4 displays the type in this way, the player who comes to play can immediately identify the gaming machine 2 that can be played and the gaming machine 2 that cannot be played. If it is easy to distinguish between a game machine that can be played and a game machine that cannot be played, it is possible to prevent players from being confused even when a normal game area and a remote game area are set in the hall. In the case of a game arcade that operates in such a way that the distribution of the normal game area and the remote game area is variable, the type display by the authentication unit 4 is particularly effective. Furthermore, if the authentication unit 4, to which the type corresponding to the remote game area is set, displays that the reception of money and game cards 460 (an example of a storage medium) is prohibited, the player's misunderstanding can be further confirmed. Highly avoidable.

The game arcade system 1 includes a portable terminal 5, which is an example of a player terminal possessed by a player and capable of performing various remote operations for playing a remote game. The authentication unit 4 can read out accumulated balls, which are an example of game value owned by the player, based on remote control from the portable terminal 5 . By using the accumulated balls managed by the game parlor, the remote game can be started without newly exchanging the monetary value. For example, since there is no need to charge a monetary value using a player terminal such as the portable terminal 5, a remote gaming service can be introduced relatively easily.

In the remote game area, game robots 10 are installed for each of the game machines 2 to perform various game actions according to the remote control of the player. The game robot 10 includes a robot arm 15, which is an example of a game operation means, which directly acts on an operation handle 235, which is an example of an operation unit of the game machine 2, and an example of an imaging means for imaging the game machine 2 and its surroundings. a display unit 168 (an example of display means) capable of displaying the member ID (an example of identification information) of a player who is playing a remote game to an employee of the game hall, and the camera unit 162 A transmitting/receiving unit 12 (an example of transmitting/receiving means) that transmits/receives various game information including captured images to/from the mobile terminal 5 (player terminal) is provided.

In a game arcade where the game arcade system 1 of the present embodiment is introduced, there is no need to modify the game machine 2 (remote game machine 2B) in order to cope with the remote game area. In the game arcade system 1, installation of the game robot 10 enables remote game business. Therefore, in the game arcade system 1, it is possible to switch between normal game machines and remote game machines relatively easily, and it is easy to make appropriate adjustments such as changing the installation ratio of each game area.

A display unit 168 provided in the gaming robot 10 can display an image captured by the camera unit 162 . When the game robot 10 is configured to display the same image as the image transmitted to the portable terminal 5 which is an example of the player terminal, the employee can perform various actions while confirming the same image as the player. become.

Instead of or in addition to the configuration of this example, the following configuration may be adopted. Moreover, it is also good to employ|adopt each following structure combining suitably.
The remote game by the online remote game service can only be replayed with accumulated balls. It may be possible to play the game by giving it.

In this example, a configuration is illustrated in which the authentication unit 4 and the game information display device 3 can be operated by a remote control signal from the game robot 10, but the arm portion 151 and the hand portion 152 of the game robot 10 are driven to directly operate the authentication unit 4 and the game information display device 3. It is also good to operate. Alternatively, a configuration may be employed in which operation signals are directly input to the authentication unit 4 and the game information display device 3 via the hall management device 200 and the relay device 8 .

The game robot 10 can be fixed to a shelf board 80 forming a pedestal of a game machine island on which the game machines 2 are arranged facing the passage in the hall. A shelf board 80 forming a pedestal of the game machine island is a shelf board on which each game machine 2 is installed, and protrudes toward the chair side like a counter. By using the shelf board 80, the game robot 10 can be relatively easily installed on the remote game machine 2B. Instead of the shelf board 80 forming the pedestal of the game machine island, the gaming robot 10 may be fixed by installing it on a chair on which the player sits or by installing it on the floor.

In this example, it is assumed that it is difficult for the gaming robot 10 to operate the operation buttons of the gaming machine 2, and an example in which an employee of the gaming arcade performs a game ending operation is explained. A gaming robot capable of executing a game ending operation including button operation of the gaming machine 2 may be employed. In this case, the player himself/herself can perform the game ending operation online.

In the authentication unit 4 in which the type corresponding to the normal game area is set, the game can be played only when the member card 461 is inserted. In this case, instead of the membership card 461, a general card (not shown) that can be used by an unspecified number of players is used, and the balance of the deposit and the number of balls held are recorded by the hall management device in association with the identification information of the general card. It is better to store on the 200 side.

In the authentication unit 4 of this example, it is possible to deposit money using bills. The payment method is not limited to this. For example, electronic money, crypto assets, credit settlement, debit settlement, etc. may be accepted.

In this example, a so-called enclosed pachinko game machine is exemplified as the game machine. The gaming machine is not limited to an enclosed pachinko gaming machine. It may be a pachinko game machine of a system in which balls are actually paid out according to winning. In this case, it is preferable to add a ball counting function to the authentication unit. Also, it may be a pachislot machine, and in that case, similarly, it may be either a system of not paying out medals or a system of paying out medals according to winning. The game arcade system 1 of this example is a system in which only registered players can play. The system may be such that even a player who is not registered as a member can deposit cash and play a game. In this case, it is preferable to provide each gaming machine with a deposit means for cash.

In this example, a configuration is described in which a dedicated application is downloaded to a player terminal such as the portable terminal 5, and an online remote game can be executed by executing the application. Downloading a dedicated app is not required. For example, if you open a website for providing online remote gaming services on the management server side and access the above website on a browser provided by an application service provider to use the online remote gaming services, App download is no longer required.

The type of operation data aggregated on the system side is not limited to this example. For example, it is possible to calculate various kinds of operation data such as the probability of occurrence of a big hit and the number of difference balls.
In the configuration of this example, the gaming robot 10 is connected to the in-house network 800 via a wired LAN. Alternatively, the gaming robot 10 may be connected to the in-house network 800 using a wireless LAN.

Although the specific examples of the present invention have been described in detail above as examples, these specific examples merely disclose an example of the technology encompassed by the claims. Needless to say, the scope of claims should not be construed to be limited by the configurations and numerical values of specific examples. The scope of claims encompasses techniques in which the above-described specific examples are variously modified, changed, or appropriately combined using known techniques and knowledge of those skilled in the art.

1 Game hall system 10 Game robot (remote control terminal)
12 Transmitting/receiving unit (transmitting/receiving means)
15 robot arm (game operating means)
162 camera section (imaging means)
168 display unit (display means)
2 Gaming machine (lottery means, jackpot state generating means, effect lottery means)
2A normal game machine 2B remote game machine 200 hall management device (operation data acquisition means, aggregation means, operation data storage means, data transmission means, game value storage means, type setting means, output means)
235 operation handle (operation unit)
3 Game information display device 400 Management server (distribution means, member information storage means, online remote game service provision means, transmission/reception means)
5 Mobile Terminal (Player Terminal, Game Table Selection Screen Display Means, Remote Control Screen Display Means, Accumulated Ball Reading Means, Notification Means)
700 in-house system 8 relay device 80 shelf board (pedestal)
800 In-house network

Claims (2)

A normal game area where game machines that can be played by direct operation by visiting players are installed, and a remote game area where game machines that can be played by remote control while watching online video are installed. A game hall system for a game hall where
type setting means for setting one type of a normal game machine installed in the normal game area and a remote game machine installed in the remote game area for each game machine;
a game robot attached to each of the remote game machines and capable of executing various game actions in response to remote control by a player;
a player terminal possessed by a player and capable of performing remote control for causing the game robot to perform various game actions;
totaling means for totalizing various operating data indicating the operational status of each game machine separately for the normal game machine and the remote game machine;
A system for a game hall, comprising output means for outputting the operation data of the regular game machine and the operation data of the remote game machine, which are totaled by the total means. 2. The game arcade system according to claim 1, wherein said operating data includes a game value used in a game in each game machine.

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