JP5383007B2 - GAME DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program for changing a display object according to a player's game history.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific start winning opening, a series of symbols constituting the three reels displayed on the display screen fluctuate from top to bottom, as if each The reel appears to rotate. Then, when identical or related symbols are arranged on the active line, a big hit is made, a big winning opening is opened, and a gaming machine capable of playing a big win game is widely used.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, services have been provided that make game history of each gaming machine (start count, jackpot count, probability variation count, etc.) public to the player. Specifically, for example, in an information disclosure device (so-called “kiosk terminal”) installed in a game hall (such as a pachinko hall), a service is provided that allows the gaming history of each gaming machine to be opened for viewing. .

  Thereby, the player can arbitrarily browse the game history of each gaming machine using this information disclosure device. Based on the number of jackpots and slump graphs for each gaming machine, it is possible to grasp the operating status of the entire amusement hall, and to select a gaming machine that actually plays a game by uniquely predicting a favorable gaming machine. .

  In addition, a service for transmitting game information of a gaming machine to a portable terminal used by a player such as a member of a game hall is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). Specifically, game information is transmitted to the portable terminal from an information control board provided in the gaming machine via a connector for connection with an external portable terminal. Thereby, the player can browse the game history of the gaming machine arbitrarily using a portable terminal such as a cellular phone.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-181064

  However, in the above-described prior art, the game information of the gaming machine is collected, but the game history of the gaming machine is only disclosed. Furthermore, since the gaming history of the gaming machine is expressed by a series of numbers (for example, the number of start times and the number of jackpots), it is difficult for the player to intuitively understand the progress and game state of the game. It was.

  Therefore, there is a problem that the service cannot be used effectively for a player who does not browse the game history or cannot understand the game history. As a result, there are players who can use the service effectively, and there are players who cannot use the service effectively, so there was a problem of lack of fairness in terms of the usefulness of the service. .

  For this reason, there has been a demand for a technique that can intuitively understand the gaming history of the gaming machine by providing the gaming history that changes with the progress of the game in an easy-to-understand expression for the player.

  In order to solve the above-described problems caused by the conventional technology, the present invention provides a service in which the character changes according to the actual game by each player, thereby effectively utilizing the game history of the player and playing the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can improve the fun and, in turn, improve the operating rate of a gaming machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a gaming apparatus according to the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires game information generated as a game progresses in a gaming machine, and a game acquired by the acquisition unit. Based on the information, a determination means for determining a display object image for displaying a display object that changes in accordance with a game history unique to the player in the gaming machine, and a display object image determined by the determination means are output. Output means, wherein the determination means is a character image group representing each growth process of a character that virtually grows in a virtual space in accordance with a game history unique to the player as the display object image. From the character image, a combination of a plurality of part images constituting the character image, and a service with different usefulness according to the game history unique to the player If the message image for use and the unique identification information recorded on the non-contact IC tag provided in the gaming machine are invalid, the image is superimposed on the character image and the gaming machine An abnormality image, which is an image represented by a design excluding characters and marks indicating abnormality, is determined.

  Further, in the above invention, the gaming information indicates at least one of a symbol variation, a reach effect, a jackpot, a jackpot, a probability variation state, and a usage amount that occur as the game progresses in the gaming machine. It may be information.

  According to these inventions, a character image that virtually grows in the virtual space can be automatically determined according to the game history of each player. For example, a character image corresponding to a player's game history can be determined from a group of character images representing characters in each growth process. Moreover, the character image according to a player's game log | history can be determined by selecting and combining the some part image which comprises a character.

  According to these inventions, when any illegal act is performed on the gaming machine, an abnormality of the gaming machine can be automatically notified.

  According to the gaming apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program of the present invention, the game history of the player is effectively utilized by providing a service in which the character changes according to the actual game by each player. At the same time, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming device, an information processing method, and an information processing program according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(System configuration of gaming system 100)
First, the system configuration of the gaming system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a gaming system 100 includes a plurality of gaming machines M-1 to M-n, a plurality of gaming medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n, a gaming device 120, a Web server 130, and a client terminal. 140 is connected via a network such as the Internet, a LAN, and a WAN.

  The gaming machines M-1 to M-n are electronic devices such as a pachinko gaming machine and a slot gaming machine installed in a game arcade. In addition, it has a function of distributing game information generated as the game progresses to an external computer device (for example, game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n, game device 120). Here, the game information is information indicating the start of symbol variation, the occurrence of reach effects, the occurrence of jackpots, the occurrence of a probability variation state, and the like.

  The game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n are installed / connected one-on-one with the adjacent game machines M-1 to M-n, and are used for games in the game machines M-1 to M-n. It is a computer device that rents game media such as game balls and game medals. In addition, it has a function of receiving game information distributed from the adjacent gaming machines M-1 to M-n and transmitting the game information to the gaming device 120.

  The gaming device 120 includes a management DB (database) 121, and is a computer device that manages game information generated as a game progresses in each of the gaming machines M-1 to M-n installed in the game hall. . Further, it has a function of outputting a character image for displaying a player-specific character that changes according to the player's game history.

  Further, when an illegal act is performed on the gaming machines M-1 to M-n, it has a function of detecting an abnormality of the gaming machines M-1 to M-n and notifying the fact. . Here, the fraudulent act is an unauthorized modification of the main board that controls the gaming machines M-1 to M-n or the ROM mounted on the main board, or an unauthorized one (so-called “back ROM”). For example, an act of illegally acquiring game media by exchanging for

  The web server 130 is a computer device that provides a game site website. The Web site is a home page that provides information such as an introduction of a game hall, notification of various events, and a game history of the gaming machine M. In addition, a community is formed on the Web site where various information regarding the game hall can be shared or exchanged between players.

  The client terminal 140 is a computer device such as a mobile phone terminal used by a player, a home PC (personal computer), or a kiosk terminal installed in a game arcade. The player can browse the game site website using the client terminal 140. Further, in the community on the Web site, it is possible to have a conversation with another player using a player-specific character (so-called “chat”) or participate in various events.

(Data structure of management DB 121)
Next, the data structure of the management DB 121 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the data structure of the management DB 121. In FIG. 2, the management DB 121 holds game history information indicating a game history for each member of the game hall. Specifically, for each member ID, information on the number of jackpots, the number of probable changes, the total number of rotations, the number of reach, and the usage amount are classified and held in a plurality of types.

  Here, “ALL” indicating the total gaming history is integrated, “manufacturer name” indicating the gaming history for each manufacturer (for example, manufacturer A), “model name” indicating the gaming history for each model (for example, It is divided into model a-1). The management DB 121 holds character information for displaying characters for each member. The character information will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, taking the player's “ALL” identified from the member ID “P-0001” as an example, the number of jackpots is 782, the number of probability changes is 429, the total number of revolutions is 83700, and the number of reach is 4258. , Game history information indicating that the usage amount is 1257500 yen is held.

(Appearance of game media lending device 110)
Next, the appearance of the game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n (hereinafter simply referred to as “game medium lending device 110”) shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is an external view showing an example of the game medium lending device 110. In FIG. 3, the game medium lending device 110 includes a bill insertion slot 301, a display 302, an operation button 303, a membership card insertion slot 304, a settlement coin insertion slot 305, a settlement coin return slot 306, An antenna 307 and a second antenna 308 are provided.

  The bill insertion slot 301 accepts the insertion of bills used for borrowing game media. The display 302 displays the inserted amount of bills inserted into the bill insertion slot 301, abnormality information described later, and the like. The operation button 303 accepts various inputs related to function settings, input of a personal identification number by the player, and the like.

  The membership card insertion slot 304 accepts insertion of a membership card (equivalent to a portable IC tag to be described later) issued to a game hall member, and returns the inserted membership card. The settlement coin insertion slot 305 accepts the insertion of settlement coins used by, for example, players other than members, so-called visitors. The settlement coin return port 306 returns the settlement coin with the remaining amount at the end of the game.

  The first antenna 307 is disposed between the membership card insertion slot 304 and the payment coin insertion slot 305 inside the apparatus, and is connected to a reading unit (not shown) having a reading function. The first antenna 307 has a function of receiving radio waves from the membership card inserted into the membership card insertion slot 304 and the adjustment coin inserted into the adjustment coin insertion slot 305.

  The second antenna 308 is wired to the apparatus main body and is connected to the reading unit. The second antenna 308 is disposed in the vicinity of a non-contact IC tag attached to a part inside the gaming machine, and has a function of receiving radio waves (identification information described later) transmitted from the non-contact IC tag. doing.

(Hardware configuration of computer device)
Next, the hardware configuration of the computer devices (game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n, game device 120, Web server 130, and client terminal 140) shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the computer apparatus. 4, the computer apparatus includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, a magnetic disk drive 404, a magnetic disk 405, an optical disk drive 406, an optical disk 407, an audio I / F (interface) 408, a speaker 409, and the like. , An input device 410, a video I / F 411, a display 412, and a communication I / F (interface) 413. Each component 401 to 413 is connected by a bus 420.

  First, the CPU 401 controls the entire computer device. The ROM 402 records programs such as a boot program, a communication program, and a data analysis program. The RAM 403 is used as a work area for the CPU 401.

  The magnetic disk drive 404 controls the reading / writing of the data with respect to the magnetic disk 405 according to control of CPU401. The magnetic disk 405 records data written under the control of the magnetic disk drive 404. As the magnetic disk 405, for example, an HD (hard disk) or an FD (flexible disk) can be used.

  The optical disk drive 406 controls the reading / writing of the data with respect to the optical disk 407 according to control of CPU401. The optical disc 407 is a detachable recording medium from which data is read according to the control of the optical disc drive 406. As the optical disc 407, a writable recording medium can be used. In addition to the optical disk 407, the removable recording medium may be an MO, a memory card, or the like.

  The audio I / F 408 is connected to a speaker 409 for audio output. Sound is output from the speaker 409. Examples of the input device 410 include a remote controller including a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numerical values, various instructions, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, and the like.

  The video I / F 411 is connected to the display 412. Specifically, the video I / F 411 includes, for example, a graphic controller that controls the entire display 412, a buffer memory such as a VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily records image information that can be displayed immediately, and a graphic controller. Based on the output image data, the display 412 is configured by a control IC or the like.

  The display 412 displays icons, cursors, menus, windows, or various data such as characters and images. As this display 412, for example, a CRT, a TFT liquid crystal display, a plasma display, or the like can be adopted. The communication I / F 413 is connected to a network and functions as an interface with the CPU 401.

(Functional configuration of gaming device 120)
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming apparatus 120 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming apparatus 120 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the gaming apparatus 120 includes a management DB 121, an acquisition unit 501, a determination unit 502, an output unit 503, a detection unit 504, and a determination unit 505. Each of the functions 501 to 505 can be realized by causing the CPU 401 to execute a program related to the function stored in a memory such as the ROM 401 or the RAM 402.

  The acquisition unit 501 has a function of acquiring game information generated as the game progresses in the gaming machine M (corresponding to the gaming machines M-1 to Mn shown in FIG. 1). Specifically, the game information of the gaming machine M transmitted from the gaming medium lending device 110 may be acquired, or the game information distributed from the gaming machine M may be directly acquired. Further, the game information of the gaming machine M may be acquired from another computer device (for example, a data counter) that collects the gaming information of the gaming machine M.

  Here, the game information refers to the start of symbol variation, the occurrence of reach effects (for example, premium reach effects), the occurrence of jackpots, the occurrence of jackpots (so-called “child roles” in the gaming machine M (for example, pachinko machines). Occurrence), occurrence of probability fluctuation state, number of big hits, number of small hits, number of chances of change, number of fluctuations of symbols (total number of rotations, number of rotations between jackpots), amount of money used, number of game media supplied and number of hits, etc. It is information which shows. In addition, the gaming information may include gaming machine information indicating a machine number of the gaming machine M for identifying the gaming machine M, a model name / manufacturer name, and the like.

  The game information may include information indicating the number of games, the number of big bonuses, and the number of regular bonuses in the gaming machine M (for example, a slot game machine). Furthermore, information indicating the number of establishments of support functions such as AT (assist time), CT (challenge time), and RT (replay time) may be included.

  The game information acquired by the acquisition unit 501 is held in the management DB 121. At this time, the game information corresponding to each player is stored in the management DB 121 in association with the player information for specifying the player. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 2, game information peculiar to a player can be managed as a game history of the player.

  Specifically, the game information previously associated with the player information may be acquired by the acquisition unit 501, and the player information and the game information may be stored in the management DB 121. Further, when the player information and the game information are acquired separately, the game device 120 may associate the player information with the game information.

  In order to associate the player information with the game information, for example, the acquisition unit 501 acquires player information to which a signal indicating the start and end of the game in the gaming machine M is given from the game medium lending device 110. Then, based on this signal, a period from the start to the end of the game may be specified, and game information acquired during the period may be associated with the player information.

  The player information is recorded on a portable IC tag such as a membership card issued to a member of the game hall. This player information is read from the membership card by a reading unit (not shown) of the game medium lending device 110. For example, when a membership card is inserted into the membership card insertion slot 304 (see FIG. 3), player information is read from the membership card using the first antenna 307.

  Further, as a game information holding method for the management DB 121, the game information acquired by the acquisition unit 501 may be aggregated and held. Specifically, the newly acquired game information is sequentially added (counted) to the game information held in the management DB 121. For example, every time game information indicating a change in symbol is acquired, “1” is added to the total number of revolutions.

  The determination unit 502 has a function of determining a display object image for displaying a display object that changes in accordance with the game history unique to the player in the gaming machine M, based on the game information acquired by the acquisition unit 501. That is, the display object image is determined according to the game history unique to the player accumulated in the management DB 121 as the game progresses in the gaming machine M of the player.

  Here, the display object image is, for example, a character image for displaying characters (human beings, animals and plants, robots, buildings, etc.) in the virtual space. Further, the virtual space is a virtual world such as a community formed on the above-described game site website. A player can use a character in the virtual space to have a conversation with another player (so-called “chat”) or participate in various events held on a website.

  Here, a specific example of the display object image determination method by the determination unit 502 will be described. First, a first method for determining a character image from a character image group representing each growth process of a character that grows virtually according to a player's unique game history will be described. In the first method, a plurality of parameters indicating character characteristics are set in advance, and the values of the parameters are associated with player information and stored in the management DB 121. In addition, a plurality of character images (character image groups) representing each growth process of the character are held in the memory.

  Further, the value of each parameter held in the management DB 121 is changed (increased / decreased) according to the game information acquired by the acquisition unit 501. A character image is determined from the character image group held in the memory in accordance with the amount of change in the value of each parameter. Thereby, a character image can be determined as if the character in the virtual space is growing as the game progresses by each player.

  Next, a second method for determining a combination of a plurality of part images constituting a character image for displaying a character will be described. In the second method, a plurality of part images for constituting a character image are held in a memory in advance. The part image is information for displaying each part (for example, face, torso, clothes, belongings, etc.) constituting the character. Then, a part image representing each part is selected from a plurality of part images, and the character image is determined by combining the selected part images.

  That is, one part image corresponding to each part is selected and combined to form a character image. Here, by changing the type and number of part images that can be selected according to the game information acquired by the acquisition unit 501, the character image that is finally configured is changed according to the game history unique to the player. .

  Specifically, predetermined conditions for increasing or decreasing the type and number of part images are set in advance. The predetermined condition is a condition that can be satisfied with the progress of the game, such as “the number of times of symbol change is a predetermined number of times” or “occurrence of a specific reach effect”. Then, it is determined whether or not the player-specific game information held in the management DB 121 satisfies a predetermined condition, and the types and number of selectable part images are increased or decreased according to the determination result.

  For example, when the number of symbol variations is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the types and number of selectable part images are increased. Thus, by changing the selectable part images according to the player-specific game information held in the management DB 121, various character images can be determined according to the player's game history. The selection of the part image by the determination unit 502 may be random or may be arbitrarily selected.

  Hereinafter, details of the first method and the second method performed by the determination unit 502 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the first method will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a parameter table. In FIG. 6, the parameter table 600 defines the amount of change of parameters a, b, and c that change according to game information. Here, the parameters a to c are variables indicating the characteristics of the character.

  Specifically, the parameter a is a variable that increases (+1) in accordance with game information indicating the start of symbol variation. The parameter b is a variable that increases (+1) in accordance with game information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot. The parameter c is a variable that increases (+1) in accordance with game information indicating the occurrence of a probability variation state.

  Here, the character information held in the management DB 121 will be described. The character information is information unique to the player in which each value of the parameters ac changes according to the amount of change defined in the parameter table 600 shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of character information. In FIG. 7, the character information 700 has values of parameters a to c indicating the characteristics of the character related to the player specified from the member ID “P-0003”.

  Specifically, according to the total game history shown in FIG. 2 (“ALL” in the figure), the parameter a is “1029”, the parameter b is “5”, and the parameter c is “3”. Here, the values of the parameters a to c are changed according to the total game history, but the values of the parameters a to c are changed according to the game history for each manufacturer, model, or gaming machine M. It is good as well.

  Here, the growth of the character will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view schematically showing a character growth process. In FIG. 8, a graph 800 is a tree diagram schematically showing each growth process of the character. Specifically, it has a hierarchical structure (five levels) composed of characters 1 to 31, and a branch point that divides the growth destination in each growth process is provided. At each branch point, the growth destination (X or Y) is determined according to the game history unique to the player.

  Here, the character grows in one step according to the amount of increase in the value of parameter a, and in the growth process, the character's growth destination is determined according to the ratio of parameter c to parameter b. Specifically, the character is grown by one step each time the value of parameter a increases by “1000”. At this time, the ratio of the parameter c to the parameter b is calculated, and “X” is determined as a growth destination when the ratio is 50% or more, and “Y” is determined when the ratio is less than 50%.

  As a result, the character grows by one step each time the symbol variation count increases “1000 times”, and the growth destination is determined by the ratio of the probability variation count to the jackpot count at that time. For example, when “parameter b: 5” and “parameter c: 3” are obtained at the time of growth from the first stage to the second stage, the character 1 is grown to the character 2.

  Here, an example of a character that grows according to the game history will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of character growth. FIG. 9 shows an example of the growth of characters that grow according to the player's unique game history. Specifically, as the game progresses in the gaming machine M, the values of the parameters a to c change, and the character grows in the order of character 1 → character 2 → character 4 → character 8 → character 16.

  That is, the character changes from an infant (character 1) to a child (character 2) according to the player's unique game history, and then the young man (character 4), the adult (character 8), and the old man (character 16) in that order. By changing, the character image can be determined as if the character is growing.

  As described above, according to the first method, the character is grown according to the number of times the pattern is changed, and the game information (here, the number of jackpots and the number of probability changes) that is randomly generated as the game progresses is used. By branching the growth destination, it is possible to represent a plurality of characters that change according to the game history of each player.

  Furthermore, by making the character virtually grow according to the player's actual game, it is possible to produce the fun as if the character is being grown. In addition, the player has feelings such as attachment and closeness to the character that grows according to the actual game, and can enjoy the fun different from the normal game.

  Note that the character images 1 to 31 for displaying the characters 1 to 31 shown in FIG. 8 are stored in the memory in advance. Then, a character image for displaying the character is read from the memory in accordance with the determination result by the determination unit 502.

  Next, details of the second method will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of a specific example of a part image. In FIG. 10, a plurality of part images P1 to P9 representing a part A (hairstyle), a part B (clothes), and a part C (small items) constituting the character image are shown. The determination unit 502 determines a character image for displaying a character by selecting and combining the part images corresponding to the parts A to C from the part images P1 to P9. Note that images representing the character's face, hands, feet, and the like are prepared in advance, and parts images selected based on the images are combined.

  Here, the character image 1000 is determined by selecting and combining the part image P1 corresponding to the part A, the part image P5 corresponding to the part B, and the part image P8 corresponding to the part C. In this way, by combining the part images to form the character image, various character images corresponding to the combination pattern can be expressed.

  Further, selectable part images can be increased or decreased according to the game history unique to the player. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating a specific example of a part image. In FIG. 11, a plurality of part images P10 to P18 representing a part A (hairstyle), a part B (clothes), and a part C (small items) constituting the character image are shown.

  These parts images P10 to P18 are a group of parts images that can be newly selected according to the game history unique to the player. That is, as the game progresses, the game information held in the management DB 121 satisfies predetermined conditions set in advance, so that selectable part images can be selected from the part images P1 to P9 (see FIG. 10). It increases to P1-P18.

  The determination unit 502 determines the character image 1100 by selecting and combining the part images of the parts A to C from P1 to P18. The character image 1100 is determined by selecting and combining the part image P10 corresponding to the part A, the part image P14 corresponding to the part B, and the part image P17 corresponding to the part C.

  Thus, according to the second method, the player's willingness to play can be improved by increasing the number of part images that can be selected according to the actual game. In addition, by adopting rare items that appear in the premium reach production of the gaming machine M and decorations worn by the mascot character of the gaming machine M as part images that can be selected according to the actual game, It can motivate players to discover new part images and improve the player's willingness to play.

  A plurality of part images constituting the character image may be arbitrarily selected on the Web server 130 Web site. In this case, the determination unit 502 determines a character image for displaying a character by combining part images arbitrarily selected by the player.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 5, the output unit 503 has a function of reading the display object image determined by the determination unit 502 from the memory and outputting the display object image. The output format by the output unit 503 may be any one of screen display on a display screen, print output by an external printer, data output (save) to a memory, and transmission to an external computer device.

  Specifically, for example, the display object image determined by the determination unit 502 is transmitted (uploaded) to the Web server 130 in association with the player information. The display object image uploaded to the Web server 130 is displayed on the Web site as a player-specific display object specified from the player information. By accessing the Web server 130 using the client terminal 140, the player can view / use a display object (character) that changes according to the game history unique to the player on the Web site.

  In addition, the display object image determined by the determination unit 502 may be transmitted to the game medium lending device 110 in association with the player information. In this case, a display object (character) can be displayed on the display 412 of the game medium lending device 110. Further, the display object image may be stored in the memory of the game medium lending device 110 in association with the player information. Thereby, at the start of the game, the display object image held in association with the player information read from the member card can be read from the memory and displayed on the display 412.

  Further, the display object image determined by the determination unit 502 may be transmitted to the client terminal 140. In this case, a display object (character) can be displayed on the display 412 of the client terminal 140. Using the client terminal 140, the player can arbitrarily browse a character that changes according to the game history unique to the player.

  The display object image determined by the determination unit 502 may be recorded on a portable IC tag such as a membership card. Specifically, at the end of the game in the gaming machine M, the member inserted into the membership card insertion slot 304 shown in FIG. 3 using the writing unit (not shown) of the game medium lending device 110. Write the display object image on the card. In this case, the display object image recorded on the member card can be displayed using the game medium lending device 110 or a kiosk terminal in the game hall.

  The determination unit 502 may determine a message image to be added to the character image from a group of message images expressing the character's utterance content. Specifically, a message image may be selected at random from a group of message images held in advance in the memory, or may be determined by arbitrarily selecting a message image.

  The selectable message image may be changed according to the player's game history. For example, a plurality of message images for notifying services with different levels of usefulness regarding a game hall are held. Then, a message image for notifying a service having a different usefulness is selected according to the game history of the player. As a result, a message image for notifying a service having a different usefulness in accordance with the usage of the game hall can be added to the character image.

  Here, a specific example of the message image will be described. Here, a display screen displayed on the display 412 of the game medium lending device 110 will be described as an example. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a message image. In FIG. 12, on the display 412 of the game medium lending device 110, a message image 1200 indicating the contents of the character's speech is added to the character image 1100 for displaying the character in the virtual space.

  The message image 1200 is a message image that is selected when the usage rate of the game hall is high. Specifically, it is a message image in which the content of a message for announcing a highly useful service related to a game hall is expressed. The player can check the content of the service related to the game hall during the game by checking the content of the message image 1200. In addition, since a service to be notified according to the usage rate of the game hall is selected, an appropriate service is provided to the player who frequently uses the game hall (so-called “regular customer”). Can do.

  The detection unit 504 has a function of detecting identification information unique to a gaming machine recorded in a non-contact IC tag provided in the gaming machine M. Here, the non-contact IC tag is an IC tag that performs non-contact communication using electromagnetic induction or radio waves, a main board that controls the gaming machine M, a ROM mounted on the main board, the main board It is affixed to a substrate case or the like that covers the surface.

  The identification information is information uniquely assigned to the non-contact IC tag. For example, the gaming machine ID for identifying the gaming machine M, the gaming hall ID for identifying the gaming hall, and the manufacturing of the gaming machine M are identified. The information includes a supplier ID for specifying the supplier. The identification information may include information indicating the machine number, model name, manufacturer name, and the like of the gaming machine M.

  The detection of the identification information by the detection unit 504 may be realized by receiving the identification information from the game medium lending device 110, and may be received from a relay device that relays the game device 120 and the non-contact IC tag. It is good to do. Furthermore, the identification information included in the game information acquired by the acquisition unit 501 may be detected.

  The determination unit 505 has a function of determining the validity of the identification information based on the identification information detected by the detection unit 504 and preset setting information. Here, the setting information is information set in advance in association with the identification information recorded in the non-contact IC tag provided in the gaming machine M, and is stored in a memory such as the ROM 402 or the RAM 403. Specifically, any information that can determine the legitimacy of the identification information detected by the detection unit 504 may be used, and includes, for example, legitimate identification information (identification information recorded on a regular non-contact IC tag). Information.

  The determination unit 505 reads the setting information from the memory and determines the validity of the identification information by collating the identity between the identification information detected by the detection unit 504 and the setting information. For example, when unauthorized modification of the main board that controls the gaming machine M or the ROM mounted on the main board is performed, or when an illegal act of replacing the ROM is performed, unauthorized identification information is displayed on the non-contact IC tag. There are cases where data is written or replaced with another IC tag. Therefore, it is monitored whether any illegal act is performed on the gaming machine M by judging the legitimacy of the read identification information.

  Here, it is assumed that the identification information and the setting information each include a gaming machine ID for identifying the gaming machine M. In this case, the determination unit 505 determines the legitimacy of the identification information by checking each gaming machine ID. More specifically, the gaming machine ID included in the identification information detected by the detection unit 504 is compared with the gaming machine ID included in the setting information set in advance. It is judged that. On the other hand, if the gaming machine ID included in the identification information does not match the gaming machine ID included in the setting information because the contactless IC tag is illegally replaced, the identification information is determined to be invalid. .

  The output unit 503 has a function of outputting an abnormal display object image indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine M when the determination unit 505 determines that the identification information is inappropriate. The abnormal display object image indicating the abnormality of the gaming machine M is information for notifying the outside that there is a possibility that some illegal act has been performed on the gaming machine M. The abnormal display object image may be stored in advance as a template in a memory such as the ROM 402 or the RAM 403.

  Further, the determination unit 505 may determine that the detection unit 504 cannot detect the identification information. Specifically, when an illegal act is performed, the second antenna 308 is removed, the non-contact IC tag provided in the gaming machine M is removed, or the wiring of the second antenna 308 is cut. In such a case, it is determined that detection is impossible.

  When the determination unit 505 determines that the identification information cannot be detected, the output unit 503 may output an abnormal display object image indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine M. That is, as a result of some illegal act being performed on the gaming machine M, when the detection information cannot be detected by the detection unit 504, an abnormal display object image is output. At this time, the output unit 503 outputs time information for specifying the time when the identification information is determined to be invalid by the determination unit 505 or the time when the identification information is determined to be undetectable. Also good.

  Note that the output format of the display object image for abnormality by the output unit 503 is any of screen display on the display screen, print output on an external printer, data output (save) to a memory, and transmission to an external computer device. It may be. For example, an abnormal display object image may be displayed on a television screen attached to the gaming machine M, or installed on the upper part of the gaming machine M to display the number of jackpots or the number of rotations of the gaming machine M. An abnormal display object image may be displayed on the data counter.

  Specifically, for example, an abnormal display object image may be transmitted to the game medium lending device 110. In this case, an abnormal display item can be displayed on the display 412 of the game medium lending device 110. As a result, employees of the game hall and nearby players will notice the abnormality of the gaming machine M, and it is possible to detect fraud early and to suppress fraud.

  Here, a specific example of the abnormal display object image will be described. Here, a display screen displayed on the display 412 of the game medium lending device 110 will be described as an example. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a display object image for abnormality. In FIG. 13, the display 412 displays a display object image 1300 for abnormality indicating that the gaming machine M is abnormal together with the character image 1100.

  Specifically, the display object image 1300 for abnormality is superimposed on the character image 1100 unique to the player who is currently playing (a player who may have performed an illegal act), so that it is displayed in the cage. It is expressed that it cannot be confined and escaped. As described above, when the identification information detected by the detection unit 504 is invalid or when the identification information cannot be detected, the display object image 1300 for abnormality indicating the abnormality of the gaming machine M is displayed. be able to.

  In addition, by displaying something that is difficult to understand as an indication of an abnormality of the gaming machine at first glance, such as expressing that it is trapped in a cage, An abnormality of the gaming machine M can be notified only to the employee. Thereby, it is possible to discover an illegal act before the player notices that the abnormality of the gaming machine M is notified and the player stops the game.

(Various processing procedures of the gaming device 120)
Next, various processing procedures of the gaming apparatus 120 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, an information processing procedure for outputting a display object image for displaying a display object that changes in accordance with the game history unique to the player will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an information processing procedure of the gaming apparatus 120 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 14, first, the acquisition unit 501 determines whether or not the game information generated as the game progresses in the gaming machine M has been acquired (step S1401). Here, after waiting for the game information to be acquired (step S1401: No), and when the game information is acquired (step S1401: Yes), the determination unit 502, based on the game information acquired by the acquisition unit 501, A display object image determination process for determining a display object image for displaying a display object that changes in accordance with the game history unique to the player in the gaming machine M is executed (step S1402). Finally, the display object image determined by the determination unit 502 is read from the memory, and the display object image is output (step S1403).

  Next, an example of the display object image determination processing procedure in step S1402 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the display object image determination processing procedure by the determination unit 502. In the flowchart of FIG. 15, first, the game information acquired in step S1401 shown in FIG. 14 is given to a preset parameter (step S1501). In the example described above, each value of the plurality of parameters a to c indicating the character characteristics is changed according to the amount of change defined in the parameter table 600 shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the parameter value satisfies a predetermined condition (step S1502). In the example described above, the increase amount of the parameter a is determined. If the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S1502: YES), the growth destination branch is determined (step S1503). In the above-described example, the ratio of the parameter c to the parameter b is determined to determine the character growth destination.

  Thereafter, a display object image for displaying the display object is determined based on the determination result of branch determination (step S1504), and the process proceeds to step S1403 shown in FIG. If the predetermined condition is not satisfied in step S1502 (step S1502: No), the process proceeds to step S1401 shown in FIG.

  Next, another example of the display object image determination processing procedure in step S1402 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the display object image determination processing procedure by the determination unit 502. In the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, based on the game information acquired in step S1401 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied (step S1601). In the example described above, based on the game history held in the management DB 121, it is determined whether or not the number of symbol variations has reached a predetermined number or more.

  If the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S1601: Yes), the number of part images that can be selected to form the display object image (character image) is increased (step S1602). Thereafter, a part image corresponding to each part is selected from the increased part image group (part images P1 to P18 shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 in the above example) (step S1603).

  Next, by combining a plurality of selected part images (step S1604), a display object image for displaying a display object is determined (step S1605), and the process proceeds to step S1403 shown in FIG. In step S1601, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step S1601: No), the process proceeds to step S1401 shown in FIG.

  If the predetermined condition is not satisfied in step S1601 (step S1601: No), the part corresponding to each part from the part image group without increase / decrease (part images P1 to P9 shown in FIG. 10 in the above example). An image may be selected. In this case, since the display object image is determined by combining the reselected part images, the display object can be changed even when the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

  Next, an abnormality detection processing procedure for detecting an abnormality of the gaming machine M will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an abnormality detection processing procedure of the gaming apparatus 120 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, the detection unit 504 detects identification information unique to the gaming machine M recorded in the non-contact IC tag provided in the gaming machine M (step S1701).

  Thereafter, the determination unit 505 determines whether the identification information is undetectable (step S1702). If the identification information can be detected (step S1702: No), the detection unit 504 detects the identification information. Based on the identification information and preset setting information, the validity of the identification information is determined (step S1703).

  If the identification information is invalid (step S1703: No), the output unit 503 reads an abnormal display object image indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine M from the memory (step S1704), and uses the abnormality information. A display object image is output (step S1705). On the other hand, if the identification information is valid in step S1703 (step S1703: Yes), the process returns to step S1701. If the identification information cannot be detected in step S1702 (step S1702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1704.

  According to the gaming apparatus 120 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the character image that virtually grows in the virtual space is automatically determined and output according to the gaming history of each player. be able to. Specifically, it is possible to determine a character image corresponding to the player's game history from a group of character images representing characters in each growth process.

  In this way, by representing the game history that changes with the progress of the game by each player with visually easy-to-understand characters, it is possible for the player to grasp the progress of the game and the change in the game state. Intuitive understanding can be supported.

  Further, by virtually growing the character in accordance with the player's actual game, it is possible to produce an interest as if the character is being trained for the player. Thereby, the player can have an emotion such as attachment or closeness to the character that grows according to the actual game, and can enjoy the fun different from the normal game. Furthermore, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play by driving the willingness to grow the character and see the grown character.

  Moreover, the character image according to a player's game log | history can be determined by selecting and combining the some part image which comprises a character. Furthermore, by increasing the number of part images that can be selected according to the player's actual game, the player's willingness to play can be improved. In addition, by adopting a part image that shows the player's interest, it is possible to drive the player's willingness to discover new parts and further improve the player's willingness to play.

  Further, by judging the validity of the identification information recorded on the non-contact IC tag provided in the gaming machine M, the illegal act on the gaming machine M can be monitored. Specifically, when the identification information is invalid, or when the identification information becomes undetectable, it is determined that there is a possibility that some illegal act has been performed on the gaming machine M, and the gaming machine A display object image for abnormality indicating M abnormality can be output.

  In this way, it is possible to automatically determine that there is a possibility that some illegal act has been performed on the gaming machine M, and to notify the abnormality of the gaming machine M, thereby realizing quick discovery of the illegal act. be able to. Furthermore, when performing a visual check as to whether or not fraudulent activity has been performed, troublesome work such as opening the front door of the gaming machine M and checking the sealing paper affixed to various parts is unnecessary. The work burden on employees can be reduced.

  In addition, since it is not necessary to confirm whether or not fraudulent activity has been performed by interrupting the player's game, there is no discomfort to the player, and there is an abnormality at the time when the fraudulent activity occurred. Since the information is notified, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized player from acquiring an illegal game medium in advance, and it is possible to suppress an increase in damage caused by an illegal act.

  Note that the gaming device 120 according to the present embodiment may be applied to the game medium lending device 110 that is already installed in the game hall, and is also applied to a host computer that manages sales information of the game hall. It is good as well. Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to peripheral devices equipped with call lamps, data counters, and the like installed around the gaming machine M.

  As described above, according to the gaming device, the information processing method, and the information processing program, by providing a service in which the character changes according to the actual game by each player, the game history of the player can be obtained. It can be used effectively and can improve the fun of the game, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Note that the information processing method described in this embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, the gaming device, the information processing method, and the information processing program according to the present invention are useful for pachinko gaming machines, slot gaming machines, and other various gaming machines, and in particular, pachinko halls and game centers (playland). Suitable for installation and use on home video game consoles.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of management DB. It is an external view which shows an example of a game medium rental apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a computer apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game device concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a parameter table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of character information. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the growth process of a character. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of growth of a character. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of a parts image. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of a parts image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a message image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display object image for abnormalities. It is a flowchart which shows the information processing procedure of the game device concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the display object image determination processing procedure by a determination part. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the display object image determination processing procedure by a determination part. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality detection process sequence of the game device concerning embodiment of this invention.

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100 gaming system 110, 110-1 to 110-n gaming medium lending device 120 gaming device 121 management DB
130 Web Server 140 Client Terminal 301 Bill Insertion Port 302 Display 303 Operation Button 304 Member Card Insertion Port 305 Settlement Coin Insertion Port 306 Settlement Coin Return Port 307 First Antenna 308 Second Antenna 501 Acquisition Unit 502 Determination Unit 503 Output Unit 504 Detection unit 505 Judgment unit 600 Parameter table 700 Character information 800 Graph 1000, 1100 Character image 1200 Message image 1300 Display object image for abnormality M, M-1 to Mn Game machine P1-18 Parts image

Claims (4)

An acquisition means for acquiring game information generated as the game progresses in the gaming machine;
Determining means for determining a display object image for displaying a display object that changes in accordance with a game history unique to the player in the gaming machine, based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Output means for outputting a display object image determined by the determination means;
With
The determination means includes, as the display object image, a character image from a character image group representing each growth process of a character that virtually grows in a virtual space according to the game history unique to the player, and the character a combination of a plurality of part images which constitute the image, and the message image for notifying the usefulness of different services according to the player's specific game history is recorded in the non-contact IC tag provided on the game machine An image for abnormality that is an image that is superimposed and displayed on the character image when the unique identification information being unfair is displayed and that is represented by a design excluding characters and marks indicating abnormality of the gaming machine, A game apparatus characterized by determining a game. The game information is
2. The information indicating at least one of symbol variation, reach production, jackpot, jackpot, probability variation state and amount of money used as the game progresses in the gaming machine. The gaming device described in 1. An information processing method for a gaming device,
The gaming device is:
An acquisition step of acquiring game information generated as the game progresses in the gaming machine;
A determination step of determining a display object image for displaying a display object that changes in accordance with a player's unique game history in the gaming machine, based on the game information acquired by the acquisition step;
An output step of outputting the display object image determined by the determination step;
Run
In the determining step, as the display object image, a character image from a character image group representing each growth process of the character that grows virtually in a virtual space according to the game history unique to the player, and the character a combination of a plurality of part images which constitute the image, and the message image for notifying the usefulness of different services according to the player's specific game history is recorded in the non-contact IC tag provided on the game machine An image for abnormality that is an image that is superimposed and displayed on the character image when the unique identification information being unfair is displayed and that is represented by a design excluding characters and marks indicating abnormality of the gaming machine, Determining an information processing method. An information processing program for causing a computer to execute the information processing method according to claim 3 .

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