JP3413405B2 - Business processing system and information storage medium - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to relates to industrial process systems Contact and information storage medium used to execute a game in the arcade game device in accordance with the game outcome of a non-commercial game device.

[0002]

BACKGROUND ART [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] A game result of a non-commercial game device such as a home-use game device is written in a memory card, and the contents of the memory card are read by the arcade game device to create an arcade game. A game system that reflects a game result on a non-commercial game device has been realized.

However, in the case of playing a game as an arcade game, it is necessary to pay the game currency such as coins and electronic money to generate a predetermined credit and play the game.

Therefore, simply exchanging information between the non-commercial game device and the arcade game device with a memory card lacks the effect of attracting players to the game facility where the arcade game device is installed.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the foregoing problems, and its object is commercial processing <br/> stearyl arm capable of enhancing the attracting effect of the gaming establishment that is installed in the arcade game device It is to provide your and information storage medium.

[0006]

In order to solve the above problems, a business processing system according to the present invention is a non-commercial game on a non-commercial game device from a predetermined terminal device or a predetermined game result information storage medium. And a means for acquiring game result information indicating the result of the game, and a predetermined game capable of executing the arcade game on the arcade game device when a predetermined game result is achieved based on the acquired game result information. Providing means for providing currency or credits that can be substituted for the game currency to the business game device, the business information recording medium usable in the business game device, or the game money supply unit. It is characterized by

Further, the program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer, and indicates a result of a non-commercial game on a non-commercial game device from a predetermined terminal device or a predetermined game result information storage medium. A means for acquiring game achievement information, and a predetermined game coin capable of executing an arcade game on an arcade game device or a game concerned when a predetermined game outcome is achieved based on the acquired game achievement information. A computer is provided with the above-mentioned arcade game device, an arcade information recording medium that can be used in the arcade game device, or a providing means for providing a credit that can substitute for money to the game currency supply unit. Is characterized by.

An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium that can be used by a computer and includes a program for implementing the above means.

According to the present invention, the game result information indicating the result of the non-commercial game on the non-commercial game device is acquired,
When the player achieves a predetermined game result, game coins for executing the arcade game on the arcade game device are provided to the player and the like.

As a result, the player can execute the business game without purchasing game coins.

Therefore, it is possible to give the player an incentive to visit the game facility in which the arcade game device is arranged, and enhance the ability to attract customers to the game facility.
In addition to the so-called game centers, game facilities provided in hotels and the like also correspond to the game facilities.

Further, as the non-commercial game device,
For example, a home game device, a terminal device capable of executing a game, a portable terminal device capable of executing a game, a portable game device, and the like are applicable.

As the business-use information recording medium,
For example, a memory card, a paper card for recording information by punching, or the like is applicable.

As the game currency, for example,
Medals (sometimes called "coins"), electronic money, real money, etc. are applicable. It is preferable that the game currency provided to the game currency supply unit is other than the actual currency.

When the credit is provided to the arcade game machine, it is preferable that the providing means provides the credit to the arcade game machine through a transmission path.

Further, when acquiring the game result information from the terminal device, it is preferable that the acquisition means acquires the game result information from the terminal device via a transmission path.

In the business-use processing system, the program, and the information storage medium, the providing means provides the game currency when the achievement of the game result is high compared to when the achievement is low. It is preferable to relatively increase the amount of the credit.

According to this, by adjusting the amount of game coins or the like provided according to the degree of achievement of the game result, the player is enthusiastic about the game to achieve a higher game result. In particular, when the non-commercial game and the business game are the same type of game, it is possible to make the player interested in the game, which makes it easier for the player to visit the game facility.

In the commercial processing system, the program, and the information storage medium, the providing means is formed so as to be able to provide the game currency or the credit to a plurality of types of commercial game devices, and the game result. It is preferable to determine an arcade game device that provides the game currency or the credit according to the achievement level of.

According to this, by changing the arcade game device in which the player can execute the game depending on the degree of achievement of the game result, the player is enthusiastic about the game to achieve a higher game result. This makes it easier for the player to visit the game facility. Specifically, for example, when the game result is 100 points or more and less than 200 points, the game execution on the arcade game device for the shooting game is permitted, and when the game result is 200 points or more and less than 300 points, the puzzle is executed. It is possible to adopt a technique of permitting the execution of the game on the arcade game device for the game.

Further, the business processing system according to the present invention acquires the game result information indicating the result of the non-commercial game on the non-commercial game device from the predetermined terminal device or the predetermined game result information storage medium. When a predetermined game result is achieved based on the acquired game result information, a predetermined game currency capable of executing an arcade game and a substitute credit are used according to the achievement level of the game result. It is characterized by including an arcade game machine having a credit generating means for generating and a means for executing a game based on the generated credit.

Further, the program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer, and indicates a result of a non-commercial game on a non-commercial game device from a predetermined terminal device or a predetermined game result information storage medium. When a predetermined game result is achieved based on the means for acquiring the game result information and the acquired game result information, the predetermined game currency capable of executing the arcade game is replaced with the replaceable credit. It is characterized in that the computer is made to realize a credit generating means for generating according to the degree of achievement of the result and a means for executing a game based on the generated credit.

An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium that can be used by a computer and includes a program for realizing the above means.

According to the present invention, the game result information indicating the result of the non-commercial game on the non-commercial game device is acquired,
When the player achieves a predetermined game result, it is possible to generate a credit for executing the arcade game on the arcade game device and allow the player to play the game.

Thus, the player can execute the arcade game without throwing the game coin into the arcade game device.

Therefore, it is possible to give the player an incentive to visit the game facility in which the arcade game device is placed, and enhance the ability to attract customers to the game facility.

Further, in the business processing system, the program, and the information storage medium, the providing means determines the amount of credits to be generated when the achievement of the game result is high compared to when the achievement is low. It is preferable to increase relatively.

According to this, by adjusting the amount of credits to be provided according to the degree of achievement of the game result, the player is enthusiastic about the game to achieve a higher game result. In particular, when the non-commercial game and the business game are the same type of game, it is possible to make the player interested in the game, which makes it easier for the player to visit the game facility.

Further, in the commercial processing system, the program, and the information storage medium, it is preferable that the non-commercial game and the commercial game are of the same kind.

According to this, since it is possible to make the player interested in the game, it is possible to make it easy for the player to visit the game facility.

In the commercial processing system, the program, and the information storage medium, the non-commercial game is a game that cannot be played against another player, and the commercial game is another player. It is preferable that the game can be played against.

According to this, since it is possible to compete with other players only in the business facility, it is possible to give the player an incentive to visit the game facility and enhance the ability to attract customers in the game facility.

[0033]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the following, according to the present invention, a poker game is carried out by betting electronic coins on a mobile phone, and whether or not to permit execution of a slot game on an arcade game device according to the number of electronic coins (game result). A case where the present invention is applied to a business processing system for judgment will be described as an example with reference to the drawings.

(Description of Game System) FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.

In the present game system, based on the game facility 340 in which the arcade game device 600 and the medal payer 500 capable of executing a slot game which is a type of arcade game are installed, and the game information from a predetermined server, The mobile phone 200 capable of playing a poker game using electronic coins is connected to the dedicated line 3 which is a wired transmission path.
20, the network 300, and the wireless transmission path 310.

The mobile phone 200 exchanges game information with a predetermined server connected to the network 300 by transmitting and receiving packets. The game result information indicating the game result of the mobile phone 200 is also distributed from the mobile phone 200 to the medal payer 500. The medal paying machine 500 also functions as an arcade processing system for playing arcade games on the arcade game device 600.

In the normal mode, the player inserts cash in the medal payer 500 at the game facility 340 to pay out a medal, which is a kind of game coin, and inserts the medal into the arcade game machine 600 for commercial use. Play a slot game.

In the present embodiment, when the player achieves a predetermined game result with the mobile phone 200, the player can start the game according to the achievement level without inserting a medal in the arcade game device 600. It is like this.

The method for realizing this will be described below.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the game facility 340 according to an example of this embodiment.

In the game facility 340, an arcade game machine 600 which is a slot machine, a medal payer 500 for paying medals, and a router 700 which is connected to a private line 310 and communicates with the outside are provided. Are arranged and connected by cables 330. Actually, a plurality of types of business game devices for playing a plurality of types of business games (for example, shooting games, puzzle games, etc.) are connected to the medal payer 500 via the cable 330.

The player first of all, the medal payer 500
The cash is inserted into the cash insertion unit 520 of the above to purchase a medal. The display unit 510 of the medal payer 500 displays a menu for purchasing medals and the like.

Purchase medals and take out medals 530
The player who takes out the medal from the game plays the slot game on the arcade game device 600.

The arcade game device 600 has an operation section 640 for a player to operate, and a display section 610 for displaying a game image based on operation information from the operation section 640.
And a memory card insertion section 650.

Further, the arcade game device 600 comprises a medal inserting section 620 for inserting a medal for the player to play a game, and a medal extracting section 630 for the player to extract a medal.

The player inserts a predetermined number of medals from the medal insertion unit 620 and operates the operation unit 640 to play the slot game. When a medal is inserted and a hit image such as “777” is displayed on the display unit 610, a predetermined number of medals can be taken out from the medal takeout unit 630. If the number of inserted medals is large, the number of medals obtained from the medal extracting unit 630 in the case of a hit is large.

(Explanation of Functional Blocks) Next, functional blocks of the medal paying machine 500, which is a kind of business-use processing system, will be described.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a medal paying machine 500 according to an example of this embodiment.

The medal payer 500 functions as an acquisition means for acquiring game result information from the mobile phone 200 and also as a means for providing control information and the like to the arcade game device 600, and a coin. A storage unit 560 that stores data 562, control data 564, and the like, and a control unit that functions as a part of a providing unit that updates the coin data 562 in the storage unit 560 based on the acquired game result information on the mobile phone 200. And 540.

Further, the medal paying machine 500 includes a cash inserting section 520, a medal extracting section 530, and a display section 510.
And a memory card insertion portion 550.

Further, the medal paying machine 500 is formed so as to be able to realize the above functions by reading a program for realizing the above respective parts from the information storage medium 580.

The program stored in the information storage medium 580 is embodied in a carrier wave (embody).
It may be d). That is, the medal paying machine 50
0 can read the program not from the information storage medium 580 but from a predetermined host terminal or the like via a network to realize the above-described various functions.

The information storage medium 580 is, for example, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM,
A storage medium using a laser or magnetism such as an IC card, a ROM, a RAM and a hard disk can be applied. The information reading method of the information storage medium 580 may be a contact type or a non-contact type.

The display unit 510 is, for example, an image generation circuit and a liquid crystal display panel, the control unit 540 is, for example, a CPU, the transmission / reception unit 590 is, for example, a router, and the storage unit 560 is, for example, RAM. Can be applied.

(Explanation of Data Structure) Next, the storage unit 560.
The data structure of the coin data 562 stored in will be described.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of coin data 562 according to an example of this embodiment.

The items of the coin data 562 include, for example, a “user ID”, which is a kind of user identification information for identifying a player, and a “coin number” held by the user.

By referring to the coin data 562, the control unit 540 determines that the user ID is "3141", for example.
The user of "6" can confirm that he has "1000" coins.

Next, the data structure of the control data 564 will be described.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the control data 564 according to an example of this embodiment.

The control data 564 is data for causing the player to execute the game without inserting medals or the like when the execution conditions are satisfied for each of the plurality of types of arcade game devices 600.

The items of the control data 564 include, for example, a “game device” for identifying which arcade game device 600, and a “execution permission” indicating the number of coins that allows the game to be executed on the game device. “Value”, “rate” indicating the exchange rate between the number of coins and the number of coins, and the like are applicable.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the "game device" is "game device A" and the "execution permission value" is "100".
"0" and "rate" are "1: 200".

In this case, it is shown that "1000" coins are required to execute the "game device A", and "200" coins are required to execute the game once. There is.

(Processing Flow) Next, the above-mentioned control unit 54
The flow of processing using 0 or the like will be described.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing for management and provision of coin data 562 according to an example of this embodiment.

First, the player executes a poker game on the mobile phone 200 (step S2). The game result information in this slot game is sent from the mobile phone 200 to the medal paying machine 500 via the network 300.

In the medal payer 500, the coin data 562 is updated using the control section 540 (step S
4). For example, when the player earns 1000 cards in the slot game of the mobile phone 200, the control unit 540
Is 100 in the value of the “coin number” of the coin data 562.
Add 0.

The user ID of the player at the start or end of the poker game on the mobile phone 200
Is sent from the medal payer 500 to the mobile phone 200, stored in the memory of the mobile phone 200, and the user ID is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 200 in response to the player's request.

Then, the player plays the game facility 340.
Visit the store, confirm his / her user ID by operating the menu of the mobile phone 200, input the user ID on the arcade game device 600, and press the start button. As a result, the medal payer 500 is changed from the arcade game machine 600.
Information indicating that there is an execution request in the arcade game device 600 is transmitted to.

The medal payer 500 uses the control unit 540 to monitor whether there is an execution request in the arcade game machine 600 (step S6).

When the control unit 540 determines that there is an execution request in the arcade game device 600, the control unit 540 generates the coin data 562 and the control data 564 based on the information indicating the user ID included in the execution request information. It is determined whether or not the "coin number" of the player is equal to or larger than the "execution permission value" in the arcade game device 600 with reference (step S8).

When the value is equal to or larger than the “execution permission value” in the arcade game device 600, the control unit 540 sends a control command to permit the game execution in the arcade game device 600 to the medal payer 500. .

As a result, the player can start the slot game on the arcade game device 600 without first inserting a medal (step S10).

Then, the medal payer 500 updates the coin data 562 based on the "rate" of the control data 564 so as to reduce the "coin number" by one credit (step S12).

If it is determined to be less than the "execution permission value" in the determination (step S8) as to whether or not the value is "execution permission value" or more, the display unit 610 displays a message such as "Please insert medal". Display (Step S1
4).

In this case, the player starts the game by inserting medals as usual before starting the game.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the game result information indicating the result of the slot game on the mobile phone 200 is acquired and the player achieves the predetermined game result, the player: An arcade game device 600 without inserting a medal, which is a kind of game currency,
You can run a commercial slot game with.

Therefore, the player can be given an incentive to visit the game facility 340 in which the arcade game device 600 is arranged, and the ability to attract customers at the game facility 340 can be enhanced.

(Modification) The application of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

As described above, the game facility 340 includes
A plurality of types of arcade game devices are installed, and as shown in the control data 564 of FIG. 5, the "execution permission value" is different for each arcade game device. Therefore, for example, it is possible to change the arcade game device in which the player can execute the game depending on the achievement level of the game result.

As a result, the player is enthusiastic about the game in order to achieve a higher game result, which makes it easier for the player to visit the game facility 340. Specifically, for example, when the game result is 100 points or more and less than 200 points, the game execution on the arcade game device for the shooting game is permitted, and when the game result is 200 points or more and less than 300 points, the puzzle is executed. It is possible to adopt a technique of permitting the execution of the game on the arcade game device for the game.

Further, for example, as described above, not only the credit for executing the game once, but also the player for a plurality of credits for executing the game a plurality of times can be made to execute the commercial game.

In this case, the control unit 540 updates the data indicating the amount of game money or credit such as the coin data 562 according to the degree of achievement of the game result.

As a result, the player is enthusiastic about the home game in order to achieve higher game outcomes. In particular,
When the mobile phone 200 and the arcade game device 600 are the same type of game (a poker game and a slot game for the purpose of earning coins or medals) as in the present embodiment, the player can play both home and arcade games. Players can be interested in the game facility 340
You can make it easier to get to the store.

Also, the control unit 540 of the medal paying machine 500.
Functions such as the above may be incorporated in the arcade game machine.

That is, when a predetermined game result is achieved based on the game result information from the mobile phone 200, the arcade game device permits the player to execute the arcade game without cashing. Credits may be generated.

Further, instead of acquiring the game result information via the transmission path, the game result information may be acquired from an information storage medium such as a memory card.

In this case, the mobile phone 200 is provided with a removable and readable / writable memory card, and the player uses the memory card insertion portion 550 of the medal payer 500.
Or the memory card insertion portion 65 of the arcade game device 600.
It is possible to insert the memory card into 0 and transmit the game result information of the player to the medal payer 500 or the like.

Further, the present invention may be applied to a dedicated business processing device other than the medal payer 500.

For example, the present invention is applied to a business processing device for writing game currency or credit information on a business information recording medium for recording information by a memory card or punching based on game result information in a non-business game device. It is possible to

In this case, the player inserts the memory card in which the game result of the mobile phone 200 is stored in the business processing device, and inserts the memory card in which the game currency information is written into the business game device 600. Then, it becomes possible to execute the arcade game.

Of course, when such a memory card is applied, it is possible to provide an auxiliary means such as fingerprint authentication to prevent fraud.

It is also possible to realize the functions of the medal paying machine 500 in a distributed manner by a plurality of processing devices.

Further, in the non-commercial game device such as the mobile phone 200, the player is allowed to play a fighting game which is set so as not to be able to compete with other players, and the player obtains a predetermined game result so that the game is not used for commercial purposes. The game device may allow the player to play a fighting game that allows the player to compete with another player.

Also by such a method, it is possible to give the player an incentive to visit the game facility where the arcade game device is arranged, and enhance the ability to attract customers at the game facility.

Further, as the game coins described above, other than medals, for example, electronic money or actual coins may be applied.

In the above-described embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is applied as the non-commercial game device. However, in addition to the mobile phone 200, a portable information terminal, a home-use game device, and a portable game. It is also possible to apply a device or the like.

Further, the combination of the non-commercial game and the business game may be the same kind as the above-mentioned poker game and the slot game, or different kinds such as the poker game and the shooting game. It may be.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a game facility according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a coin data management device according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of coin data according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of control data according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for management and provision of coin data according to an example of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

200 mobile phones 500 medal payer 510 display 520 cash input department 530 medal takeout section 550 memory card insertion part 560 memory 562 coin data 564 Control data 580 Information storage medium 590 Transmitter / receiver 600 arcade game machine

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A means for acquiring game result information indicating a result of a non-commercial game on a non-commercial game device from a predetermined terminal device or a predetermined game result information storage medium, and based on the acquired game result information. If a predetermined game result is achieved, a predetermined game coin that can execute an arcade game on the arcade game device or a credit that can be substituted for the game money is used as the arcade game device.
Commercial information recording medium usable in the arcade game device, or, seen including a providing means, a to be provided to supply part of the game money, the providing means comprises a plurality for performing a plurality of types of arcade games Seed commercial game
Connected to a game device and based on the game result information and predetermined control data.
Decide the game device for professional use that allows game execution,
Control to permit game execution for the arcade game machine
A business-use processing system characterized by transmitting commands . 2. The control data according to claim 1, wherein the control data is identification information of an arcade game device.
A game that permits execution of a game on the arcade game device
With the execution permission value indicating the achievement value and the arcade game machine
Including the exchange rate of the credit and the game achievement value, the providing means includes a game indicated by the game achievement information.
Based on the achievement value and the execution permission value, the player can
When determining the arcade game machine to execute the game
The game achievement value indicated by the game achievement information, and
Determine the number of credits to be provided based on the exchange rate
A business-use processing system characterized by: 3. A non-commercial game result on a non-commercial game device, which is an information storage medium storing a computer- readable program, the computer being operated from a predetermined terminal device or a predetermined game result information storage medium. Means for acquiring game result information indicating that the game result information is obtained, and when a predetermined game result is achieved based on the acquired game result information, a predetermined game currency or a predetermined game coin capable of executing the business game on the business game device or A credit that can be substituted for the game currency is used for the commercial game device,
A business information recording medium that can be used in the business game device, or a program for causing the game money supply unit to function as a providing unit is stored, and the providing unit stores a plurality of types of business games. Multiple types of commercial games to do
Connected to a game device and based on the game result information and predetermined control data.
Decide the game device for professional use that allows game execution,
Control to permit game execution for the arcade game machine
An information storage medium characterized by transmitting an instruction . 4. The control data according to claim 3.
Is the identification information of the arcade game device, the arcade game device
Execution permission to show the game outcome value to allow the game run at the location
Value and credits and games on the arcade game machine
The providing means includes an exchange rate with the achievement value, and the providing means includes a game indicated by the game achievement information.
Based on the achievement value and the execution permission value, the player can
When determining the arcade game machine to execute the game
The game achievement value indicated by the game achievement information, and
Determine the number of credits to provide based on the exchange rate
An information storage medium characterized by: