JP7418860B2 - Game system, computer program and control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game device and a program.

In some games, rewards are determined based on the lottery results of a lottery machine of a game device that a player plays. For example, there is a game device in which a plurality of people can play by sharing the lottery results of one lottery machine provided in one game device (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-088019

In the above-mentioned lottery machine game device, it is possible to create a sense of solidarity among players who play together on the same game device, but it is not possible to create a sense of solidarity with any player who plays on another game device. could not.

One of the objects of some aspects of the present invention is to provide a game device and a program that can make players aware of a sense of solidarity with other game devices.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a game device and a program that make it possible to achieve the effects described in the embodiments described below.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one aspect of the present invention provides a game device in a game system in which a plurality of game devices each having a lottery section are connected via a network, wherein a lottery section included in the own game device A first lottery result acquisition unit that acquires lottery results; a second lottery result acquisition unit that acquires lottery results from a lottery unit included in another gaming device; and a lottery result acquired by the first lottery result acquisition unit and the first lottery result acquisition unit. 2. A game condition determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined game condition is satisfied based on a combination with the lottery result obtained by the lottery result acquisition unit; This game device includes a reward giving unit that gives a predetermined reward to the player when it is determined that the game player is playing the game.

In order to solve the above problems, one aspect of the present invention provides a game device in a game system in which a plurality of game devices each having one or more processing devices and one or more lottery devices are connected via a network. The above processing device acquires a lottery result of a lottery device included in its own gaming device, acquires a lottery result of a lottery device included in another gaming device, and combines the lottery result of a lottery device included in its own gaming device with the other lottery result. Based on the combination with the lottery result of the lottery device provided in the game device, it is determined whether or not a predetermined game condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the predetermined game condition is satisfied, a predetermined reward is given. This is a game device that provides players with the following information.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a game device according to a first embodiment. The figure which shows the game screen before a cooperative lottery game starts. The figure which shows the 1st example of the game screen after a lottery start. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the game screen after a lottery start. The figure which shows an example of the lottery probability of slot lottery. The figure which shows the 3rd example of the game screen after a lottery start. The figure which shows the 4th example of the game screen after a lottery start. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game device according to a first embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the play data which a station memory|storage part stores. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a server device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a server storage unit according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of player data. The figure which shows the data example of play execution status data. The figure which shows the data example of matching data. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a server control unit according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a station control section according to the first embodiment. A flowchart showing an example of cooperative lottery game processing according to the first embodiment. 2 is a flowchart showing a first example of game progress update processing according to the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing a second example of game progress update processing according to the first embodiment. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a cooperative lottery game according to a second embodiment. A diagram showing a horizontal bingo line formed by two bingo sheets lined up horizontally. A diagram showing a state in which a vertical bingo line is formed by two bingo sheets lined up in the vertical direction. A diagram showing a diagonal bingo line formed by two bingo sheets lined up horizontally. A diagram showing a state in which vertical and horizontal bingo lines are formed using four bingo sheets. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game progress update processing according to the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
〔System configuration〕
First, the system configuration of the game system according to this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game system 1 according to the present embodiment. The game system 1 includes a computer device including a plurality of game devices 10 (game device 10-1, game device 10-2, . . . , game device 10-N (N is a natural number)) and a server device 30. These computer devices are connected via a network NW.

The network NW is an information communication network composed of a WAN (Wide Area Network), a LAN (Local Area Network), and the like. WAN is, for example, a mobile phone network, PHS (Personal Handy-phone
System) network, PSTN (Public Switched Telephone)
The network consists of a public switched telephone network (public switched telephone network), a dedicated communication line network, a VPN (virtual private network), and the like. Further, the network NW may be wired or wireless.

The game device 10 is installed, for example, in a game facility (a game corner of a commercial facility such as a game center or a shopping center). Each game device 10 may be installed in the same facility or in different facilities. The server device 30 manages information on players who play on the game device 10 , the playing status of each game device 10 , and information between each game device 10 by communicating with the game device 10 via the network NW. control interactions, etc.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the game device 10. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the game device 10 includes eight stations ST as places where players play. Since one player can play at each station ST, a maximum of eight players can play at the same time with this one game device 10. The game device 10 also includes a lottery section 14 in the center. The eight stations ST are arranged radially surrounding the lottery section 14 approximately at the center.

The lottery unit 14 is a lottery machine having a physical lottery mechanism, and selects a plurality of selection elements by lottery. For example, the lottery unit 14 causes the ejected balls to roll in a circular orbit around the outer periphery of a plurality of circularly arranged pockets (holes), and the lottery result is determined by which pocket the ball finally falls into. It is a ball lottery machine. Furthermore, a camera (not shown) is installed on the ceiling 10T of the game device 10. The camera photographs the lottery section 14 from the ceiling 10T side.

Note that the lottery section 14 is not limited to the above-mentioned ball lottery machine, and may be, for example, any type of ball lottery machine, a so-called roulette type lottery machine, or, It may also be a lottery machine, a dice lottery machine, etc., in which the lottery result is determined by a specific position (for example, the position pointed by a needle) when a disk divided radially from the center is rotated and stopped. Further, the lottery unit 14 is not limited to a lottery machine having a physical lottery mechanism, but may be an internal lottery unit that generates lottery results using software. Further, the plurality of game devices 10 may be three or more, and in that case, all the game devices 10 may be equipped with the same type of lottery section (a lottery section with the same lottery elements, lottery method, etc.). , some game devices 10 may be provided with different types of lottery units (lottery units with at least some different lottery elements, lottery methods, etc.).

Each station ST is equipped with a display section 18. Each display unit 18 is configured to include a touch panel display that is a combination of a touch panel that accepts touch operations by a player's finger, etc., and a flat display that displays images. Although not shown in FIG. 2, each station ST is provided with a card reader for reading card data and a medal slot for inserting medals. Information about the player is written on the card that is read by the card reader. The information regarding the player includes, for example, a player ID for identifying the player, a player name, an icon image corresponding to the player, information on points and money that can be used in the game, and a game play history. Note that it is not necessary to store all the information regarding the player in the card, and it is not necessary to store all the information regarding the player in the card. The information regarding the player may be stored in the server device 30). For example, it is also possible to store the points, money information, and play history information in a dedicated server device in association with the player ID. Information regarding the amount (number, etc.) or value of medals inserted into the medal slot is stored in the game device 10. The player stores information on available credits in the game device 10 by holding a card over a card reader or inserting medals into a medal slot, and by consuming the required amount of credits, the player can play the game. It is possible to participate in Here, medals are used as an example of the game media to be inserted, but instead of medals, money (banknotes, coins), token coins, redemption tickets, etc. may be used.

For example, on the display section 18 of each station ST, an image (video) of the lottery section 14 photographed by a camera is displayed as an image of the lottery game. As shown in FIG. 2, the player P plays the lottery game by operating the display unit 18 while sitting on a chair placed in front of the station ST. That is, the player P who plays the lottery game can look at the lottery section 14 located beyond the display section 18 and the display surface of the display section 18 while operating the display section 18.

[Game description]
Next, a lottery game according to this embodiment will be explained.
The lottery game according to the present embodiment is based on the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the game device 10 played by the player (hereinafter also referred to as the own game device 10) and the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the other game devices 10. Then, a reward is given to the player. That is, it is a lottery game (hereinafter also referred to as a "cooperative lottery game") in which a reward is determined by linking the lottery results of the own game device 10 and the lottery results of other game devices 10. The other game device 10 may be in the same game facility as the own game device 10, or may be in a different game facility.

For example, the other game device 10 is a game device 10 played by a matching partner who is matched with the player himself/herself among the plurality of game devices 10 . The own game device 10 obtains the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the other game device 10 (matching partner game device 10) via the server device 30. Then, the own game device 10 determines whether a predetermined game condition is satisfied based on the combination of the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the other game device 10. is determined, and if it is determined that a predetermined game condition is satisfied, a predetermined reward is given to the player.

Here, specific examples of the predetermined game conditions and predetermined rewards will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5.
3 to 5 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of a cooperative lottery game using the ball lottery machine according to the present embodiment, and show game screens displayed on the display unit 18 based on the lottery status in the lottery unit 14. There is.

FIG. 3 shows the game screen before the start of the cooperative lottery game. On the illustrated game screen RG10, an image of the ball lottery machine of the lottery section 14 is displayed. This video is a video (image) of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10. In the example of the illustrated ball lottery machine, 16 pockets (holes) PK1 to PK16 are arranged along the outer periphery of the circular area CR, and when the lottery is started, for example, one lottery game is performed. A total of 9 balls are ejected. Nine balls may be ejected in succession and a lottery may be held, or the balls may be ejected in multiple batches such as "2 balls → 2 balls → 2 balls → 2 balls → 1 ball" and a lottery is performed. It's okay to be hurt. The ejected ball rolls further around the outer periphery of pockets PK1 to PK16 in a circular orbit, and the lottery result is determined depending on which pocket the ball finally falls into. Note that the number of balls to be ejected in one lottery game (that is, the number of times of lottery) and the timing of the balls to be ejected can be arbitrarily determined. Furthermore, the ball may be placed in the same pocket multiple times, or the selected pocket may be configured such that no ball will be placed in the pocket after that. That is, the lottery unit 14 may select the same selection element multiple times, or may not select the selection element that has been selected once. Here, it is assumed that the ball may enter the same pocket multiple times, but an upper limit may be set for the number of times.

On the game screen RG10, an image of the ball lottery machine before the lottery starts is displayed, and inside the circular area CR, player names, game facility names, icon images, etc. are superimposed as matching partner information. Is displayed. A player can bet on the next lottery before the lottery starts. When the lottery starts, the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the matching partner game device 10 are displayed superimposed on this image.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the game screen after the lottery starts. In the illustrated game screen RG20, a lottery has started, and the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the matching partner's game device 10 are displayed. The pocket PK 9 displays an icon image of the player playing on the own game device 10, indicating that a ball has been entered in the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10. On the other hand, icon images of matching partners are displayed in pocket PK3 and pocket PK13, indicating that a ball has entered the lottery section 14 of the matching partner's game device 10.

FIG. 5 is an example of a game screen after the lottery has started, and unlike FIG. 4, it shows an example in which balls have entered the same pocket twice. The illustrated game screen RG30 shows that the pocket PK9 has received duplicate (two) balls in the lottery section 14 of its own game device 10, and points (here, "+2") have been added as earned points. Showing. In addition, a ball enters the pocket PK 7 in both the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery section 14 of the matching partner's game device 10, and higher points (here, "+3") are added as earned points. It shows that it was done. That is, at least one or more identical pockets are selected in the lottery of both game devices 10, and a predetermined reward is given to the player. The total value of acquired points is displayed at the location indicated by the symbol KP. The final payout is determined based on the total value of earned points. At the location indicated by the symbol WP, an acquired WIN value indicating the acquired payout is displayed.

Note that if the ball enters both the player's game device 10 and the matching partner's game device 10, the number of points the next time the ball enters the same pocket may be determined by a slot lottery or the like. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of lottery probability in slot lottery. In this way, the lottery probability for each point is set, and the slot lottery etc. are performed based on this lottery probability, and the number of points when the same pocket is entered next time is determined. In this case, the points earned when both balls enter the ball for the first time are set to an initial value (for example, "+1"), and it may be guaranteed that at least "+1" points will be earned.

FIG. 7 is an example of a game screen after the lottery starts, and shows an example in which all the pockets containing balls in the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery section 14 of the matching partner's game device 10 match. ing. In this case, the order in which the balls are placed in each pocket does not matter, as long as the pockets in which the balls are placed in each game device 10 match in the end. That is, there is no pocket containing a ball only from the own game device 10 and no pocket containing a ball only from the matching partner's game device 10. In the illustrated game screen RG40, balls are placed in pockets PK2, PK4, PK6, PK7, PK10, PK11, PK14, and PK16 on both game devices 10, and no balls are placed in the other pockets on either game device 10. In other words, this indicates that the pockets containing the balls in both game devices 10 match. In this case, higher points may be awarded to the player than when multiple balls enter one pocket, or special bonus points may be added. That is, when all the pockets drawn by both game devices 10 match, a predetermined reward is given to the player.

FIG. 8 is an example of a game screen after the start of the lottery. Based on the lottery results between the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery unit 14 of the matching partner game device 10, at least one of the game devices is in all pockets. An example where the ball goes in at 10 is shown. In the illustrated game screen RG50, at least one ball has entered all pockets PK1 to PK16 in at least one of the game devices 10, that is, when the lottery results of both game devices 10 are combined, all pockets PK1 to PK16 are filled with at least one ball. indicates that it was selected by lottery. In this way, bonus points may also be added especially when the ball enters all the pockets. Note that balls may be placed in some of the same pockets among pockets PK1 to PK16 in both game devices 10. That is, when the lottery results of both game devices 10 are combined, all pockets are selected by lottery, and a predetermined reward is given to the player.

As described above, the game device 10 according to the present embodiment selects a predetermined game based on the combination of the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the other game device 10. It is determined whether the conditions are met, and if it is determined that the predetermined game conditions are met, a predetermined reward is given. The predetermined game conditions include, for example, that at least one or more identical pockets are selected in the drawings of both game devices 10, that all the pockets drawn in both game devices 10 match, For example, if the lottery results of the game device 10 are combined, all pockets will be selected by lottery. Thereby, the game device 10 can make players aware of a sense of solidarity with players playing on other game devices in the lottery game.

[Configuration of game device 10]
Next, the hardware configuration of the game device 10 will be explained.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game device 10 according to the present embodiment. As described above, the game device 10 includes the lottery section 14, the camera 15 capable of photographing the lottery section 14, and eight stations ST (ST-1 to ST-8). The lottery unit 14 is, for example, a ball lottery machine that has a physical lottery mechanism, but it may also be a lottery machine that has another lottery mechanism, or it may be an internal lottery unit that generates lottery results using software. good. The camera 15 is configured to include a lens and a photographing element (imaging element), and outputs video such as a photographed moving image or still image. Here, the camera 15 is installed so that the lottery section 14 is within the photographing range, and outputs a video (image) of the lottery section 14 photographed.

The game device 10 also includes a game device communication section 11, a game device storage section 12, and a game device control section 13. The game device communication unit 11 includes, for example, a plurality of Ethernet (registered trademark) ports, a plurality of digital input/output ports such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), etc., and communicates with other devices (for example, It communicates with the server device 30) and the like.

The game device storage unit 12 includes, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or an EEPROM (Electrically
Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), RAM (Random Access
Memory), etc., and stores various information, programs, etc. processed by the game device control unit 13. For example, the game device storage section 12 stores information such as a game facility ID for identifying the game facility where the game device 10 is installed and a game device ID for identifying the game device 10, and also stores information such as a game facility ID for identifying the game device 10, and a lottery section. 14, camera 15, communication control with station ST and server device 30, and the like. The game device storage unit 12 also stores (temporarily stores) video data captured by the camera 15.

The game device control section 13 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and executes various processes by executing programs stored in the game device storage section 12. For example, the game device control unit 13 causes the lottery unit 14 to perform lottery start processing and lottery result detection processing. Specifically, the game device control unit 13 executes processing such as discharging the ball in the lottery unit 14 and detecting the location of the pocket containing the ball, and processing of photographing with the camera 15. The location of the pocket containing the ball can be detected by detecting the output of a detection sensor provided in each pocket. Alternatively, it can be detected by analyzing the video of the lottery section 14 taken by the camera 15. Further, the game device control unit 13 relays communication of various information between the station ST and the server device 30, and controls sending and receiving of various information to and from the station ST and the server device 30, respectively.

Each of the eight stations ST has a similar configuration. For example, the station ST includes a station control section 16, an input section 17, a display section 18, and a station storage section 19. The input unit 17 includes a card reader 171 and a medal slot 172. As described above, the display unit 18 includes a touch panel display that is a combination of a touch panel and a flat display. Note that here, the player operates the game device 10 using the touch panel, but instead of or in addition to the touch panel, the input unit 17 may be provided with mechanical operation means such as operation buttons.

The station control unit 16 includes a CPU, and executes various processes related to the game using a functional configuration realized by executing a program stored in the station storage unit 19. For example, the station control unit 16 acquires information regarding the player based on the data of the card read by the card reader 171. The station control unit 16 also counts the number of medals inserted through the medal slot 172 and obtains information regarding credits that can be used in the game. The station control unit 16 also executes game processing based on user operations. Note that the configuration related to the game processing executed by the station control section 16 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17.

In the illustrated example, the game device control section 13 and the station control section 16 of each station ST are provided separately, but they may be provided as a single configuration.

The station storage unit 19 includes an HDD, SSD, EEPROM, ROM, RAM, etc., and stores various information, programs, etc. processed by the station control unit 16. For example, the station storage unit 19 stores a program for executing processing of a lottery game. Furthermore, the station storage unit 19 stores play data of players who play the lottery game at the station ST.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of play data stored in the station storage section 19. The illustrated play data includes a game facility ID for identifying the game facility and game device 10 where the player plays, the name of the facility and the game device ID, and a station ID for identifying the station ST where the player plays. , the player's player ID, player name, play, image, play data, etc. are associated with each other. The player ID, player name, and player image are acquired based on the data of the card read by the card reader 171. For example, if the player ID, player name, player image, etc. are stored on the card, the card reader 171 reads them from the card. On the other hand, for example, if only the player ID is stored on the card and the player name, player image, etc. are stored in the server device 30, the player The name, player image, etc. may be acquired from the server device 30.

[Configuration of server device 30]
Next, the configuration of the server device 30 will be explained.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 30 according to this embodiment. The server device 30 includes a server communication section 31, a server storage section 32, and a server control section 33. The server communication unit 31 is configured to include digital input/output ports such as a plurality of Ethernet (registered trademark) ports and a plurality of USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, etc., and communicates with other devices (e.g., a plurality of The game device 10) communicates with the game device 10) and the like.

The server storage unit 32 includes an HDD, SSD, EEPROM, ROM, RAM, etc., and stores various information, programs, etc. that need to be shared by the plurality of game devices 10. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the server storage unit 32 according to this embodiment. The illustrated server storage section 32 includes a player data storage section 321 , a play performance data storage section 322 , and a matching data storage section 323 .

The player data storage unit 321 stores player data regarding the player. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of player data. The illustrated play data is associated with a player ID, a player name, a player image, and play history data. The play history data includes information such as date and time of play, number of plays, play results, and acquired items, and is updated as the player plays. When a player plays multiple games, play history data is associated with a game ID for identifying each game.

The play execution status data storage unit 322 stores play execution status data as information regarding the player playing on each game device 10. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of play implementation status data. The illustrated play status data is associated with a game facility ID, a game device ID, a station ID, and a player ID who plays there. If the game is not being played, a value indicating "null" is stored in the player ID. That is, by referring to this play execution status data, it is possible to obtain information about which station ST of which game device 10 is currently playing and who is the player currently playing. In other words, by referring to this play execution status data, information about which player is playing can be obtained.

The matching data storage unit 323 stores matching data between players in the cooperative lottery game. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of matching data. The matching data shown includes the player IDs of the two matched players "Player (1)" and "Player (2)", the game device ID of the game device 10 that each player is playing, and the game device Information regarding the game facility where the game facility 10 is installed (game facility ID, game facility name, etc.) is associated. The illustrated example shows matching data for two players, but in the case of matching for three or more players, information for each of the three or more players is associated. Note that a history of matching data may be left so that it can be referenced whether each player has been matched with a player before. In that case, the matching data storage unit 323 may store the matching data in association with matching date and time information.

Returning to FIG. 11, the server control unit 33 includes a CPU and executes various processes using a functional configuration realized by executing programs stored in the server storage unit 32.
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the server control unit 33 according to this embodiment. The illustrated server control section 33 includes a player data management section 331, a play implementation status management section 332, a matching processing section 333, and a lottery result distribution section 334.

The player data management unit 331 manages player data of players who play on each of the plurality of game devices 10. For example, the player data management unit 331 causes the player data storage unit 321 to store player data of players who play on each of the plurality of game devices 10. Specifically, the player data management unit 331 acquires the player data of each player from each of the plurality of game devices 10, and performs new registration and updating of the player data. Further, the player data management unit 331 transmits player data to the game device 10 as necessary.

The play execution status management unit 332 manages information regarding players who are playing from each of the plurality of game devices 10. For example, the play execution status management unit 332 obtains, from each of the plurality of game devices 10, the player ID of the player currently playing, and the game facility ID, game device ID, and station ID that the player plays in association with each other. , is stored in the play implementation status data storage unit 322.

The matching processing unit 333 executes matching processing to determine matching between players in the cooperative lottery game. For example, the matching processing unit 333 obtains, from the game device 10, a matching request for determining another player to be a matching partner of the player, based on the operation of the player playing on the game device 10. When the matching processing unit 333 obtains the matching request, it determines a matching partner from among the players who are candidates for the matching partner based on a predetermined rule. The predetermined rule may be, for example, a random lottery among all registered players, or a random lottery among players registered as friends with the player in the game. In addition, the lottery is not limited to a completely random lottery, and some kind of weighting may be applied, such as increasing the probability of each lottery based on the number of matching matches so far or the degree of intimacy between players. Alternatively, a matching partner may be determined based on a predetermined matching rule without using random lottery. A player who is a candidate for a matching partner is a player managed by at least player data stored in the player data storage unit 321 of the server device 30, but refer to play implementation status data in the play implementation status data storage unit 322. Then, it may be limited to players who are currently playing on any of the game devices 10. Further, a player who is a candidate for a matching partner may be a player who plays on a device other than the same game device 10.

Note that instead of matching for each player, matching may be performed for each game device 10. In other words, even if the own game device 10 is equipped with a plurality of stations ST (that is, there are a plurality of play sections), there is only one lottery section 14 of another game device 10 that is a matching partner. After one-to-one matching of game devices 10 is performed, players playing on each game device 10 may be matched. For example, player A plays on one game device 10, player C plays on another game device 10, player B plays on the one game device 10, and player D plays on the other game device 10, etc. The same game devices 10 may be combined, or different players may be combined.

Furthermore, the matching processing unit 333 manages matching data indicating matching results. For example, the matching processing unit 333 stores the matching result (the player ID of the matched player and the game device ID of the game device 10 that the player plays) in the matching data storage unit 323. Furthermore, the matching processing unit 333 transmits the matching data to both of the matched game devices 10 (in the case of three or more matchings, the three or more matched game devices 10).

The lottery result distribution unit 334 distributes the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 included in each game device 10 so that the lottery results can be used by other game devices 10. For example, the lottery result distribution unit 334 acquires information indicating the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 of each matched game device 10 so that the matched players can use the lottery results of each other's game device 10. , to the other game device 10. Note that the information indicating the lottery result may be transmitted and received between the matched game devices 10 via the network NW without going through the server device 30.

[Configuration related to lottery game processing]
Next, in the game device 10, the configuration related to the cooperative lottery game process executed by the station control unit 16 of the station ST will be described in detail.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the station control section 16 according to this embodiment. The illustrated station control unit 16 includes a matching request unit 161, a lottery result acquisition unit 162, a lottery result transmission unit 163, another lottery result acquisition unit 164, and a game condition determination unit 165 as functional configurations related to cooperative lottery game processing. , a reward giving section 166 , and a display control section 167 .

The matching request unit 161 transmits a matching request for determining a matching partner in the cooperative lottery game to the server device 30 via the game device communication unit 11. For example, when a bet is placed on a cooperative lottery game based on the operation of a player playing on his/her own game device 10, the matching request unit 161 sends information regarding the player (for example, user ID, etc.) and information regarding the game device 10 ( For example, the game device ID, game facility ID, etc.) and the matching request are associated and transmitted to the server device 30 via the game device communication unit 11. The matching request unit 161 also provides information indicating the matching result of the matching process performed by the server device 30 in response to the transmitted matching request (for example, the player ID of the matching partner, the player name, the game device ID, the game facility ID, game facility name, etc.) is acquired from the server device 30 via the game device communication unit 11.

The lottery result acquisition unit 162 acquires the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 included in the own game device 10. For example, when the lottery unit 14 selects a plurality of selection elements by lottery, the lottery result acquisition unit 162 acquires information on each selection element as the lottery result from the game device control unit 13 at any time. As an example, in the case of a ball lottery machine in which the lottery section 14 selects a plurality of pockets by lottery depending on which of the plurality of pockets the ball will fall into as described above, the lottery result acquisition section 162 selects the position of the pocket in which the ball is placed. The location information (for example, pocket identification information) indicating the lottery result is obtained from the game device control unit 13 at any time.

The lottery result transmitting unit 163 transmits the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 to the server device 30 via the game device communication unit 11 so that it can be used in other game devices 10. For example, the lottery result transmitting unit 163 transmits position information (for example, pocket identification information) indicating the position of the pocket containing the ball to the server device 30 as the lottery result. Thereby, the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 is transmitted to the other game device 10 by the server device 30, and becomes available for use by the other game device 10. Note that the lottery result transmitting unit 163 may transmit the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 to other game devices 10 without going through the server device 30. Further, when transmitting the lottery result, the lottery result transmitting unit 163 may divide the lottery result into multiple transmissions. For example, when the lottery is divided into multiple rounds such as "2 balls → 2 balls → 2 balls → 2 balls → 1 ball", the lottery result transmitting unit 163 transmits the lottery results at each lottery break. You can also send it.

The other lottery result acquisition unit 164 acquires the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 provided in the other game device 10. For example, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 acquires positional information (for example, pocket identification information) indicating the position of a pocket containing a ball in the lottery unit 14 included in another game device 10, as the lottery result. Note that the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery unit 14 of another game device 10 (for example, the matching partner game device 10) are lottery units of the same type (lottery units with the same lottery elements, same lottery method, etc.). ), or may be a different type of lottery section (a lottery section in which at least some of the lottery elements, lottery methods, etc. are different). For example, the same number of selection elements (pockets) forming the same population may be selected by lottery, or either the number of selection elements forming the population or the number of selection elements selected by lottery may be used. Or both may be different.

For example, based on the matching result by the matching requesting unit 161, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 transmits the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the game device 10 played by the matching partner player from among the plurality of game devices 10 to the server device 30. Get from. Note that when the own game device 10 is equipped with a plurality of stations ST (that is, there are a plurality of play sections), the other lottery result acquisition section 164 selects the games played by the matching partners of the players who play at each station ST. The lottery results of the lottery unit 14 of the device 10 may be obtained respectively. That is, when a plurality of players play a cooperative lottery game on its own game device 10, the game device 10 may acquire the lottery results of the lottery sections 14 of a plurality of other game devices 10. Note that the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 acquires the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 of the game device 10 played by the matching partner player from the game device 10 via the network NW without going through the server device 30. Good too.

Further, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 acquires the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 provided in the other gaming device 10 on the condition that a bet on the cooperative lottery game is accepted through the operation of the player of the own gaming device 10. Good too. For example, if the own game device 10 is equipped with a plurality of stations ST (that is, there are a plurality of play sections), when a bet for a cooperative lottery game is accepted at any one of the plurality of stations ST, the station The ST other lottery result acquisition section 164 acquires the lottery results of the lottery section 14 provided in the other game device 10.

Note that when the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 cannot acquire the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 provided in another game device 10, it acquires an alternative lottery result that substitutes for the lottery result. The case where the lottery results of other game devices 10 cannot be acquired is, for example, due to communication failure (communication disconnection, reduction in communication speed, etc.) via the network NW. In this case, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 may generate the alternative lottery result by internal lottery using software. Furthermore, even if the communication between the other game device 10 and the server device 30 is cut off, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 determines whether the communication between the server device 30 and the own game device 10 is normal. , an alternative lottery result generated in the server device 30 may be obtained.

The game condition determination unit 165 determines whether predetermined game conditions are satisfied based on the combination of the lottery result acquired by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 and the lottery result acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164. . The predetermined game conditions are, for example, the lottery results obtained by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 (the lottery results of own game device 10) and the lottery results acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 (the lottery results of other game devices 10). For example, in a ball lottery, at least one or more identical pockets are selected in both the lottery of the own game device 10 and the lottery of the other game device 10 (furthermore, (all the pockets drawn by the game device 10 match). Further, as another example of the predetermined game condition, for example, all selection elements (pockets) are selected based on the lottery result acquired by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 and the lottery result acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164. That is, all pockets are selected (filled) when the lottery results of the own game device 10 and the lottery results of other game devices 10 are combined.

The reward giving unit 166 gives a predetermined reward to the player when the game condition determining unit 165 determines that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. For example, if the same pocket is selected in both the lottery of the own gaming device 10 and the lottery of another gaming device 10, or the lottery result of the own gaming device 10 and the lottery of the other gaming device 10, If more than a predetermined number of pockets are selected when combined with the lottery results (for example, if all pockets are selected), a reward with a specific higher value than those selected only in the lottery of one of the game devices 10. (For example, a high gaming value) may be provided. Note that as a reward, credits as a gaming value may be provided, or gaming media such as medals may be paid out. Further, as a reward, points that can be converted into credits may be provided, or tickets that can be exchanged for prizes or the like may be paid out. The reward given to the player is stored as play data in association with the player ID of the player.

The display control unit 167 associates the lottery results acquired by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 and the lottery results acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 with the video (image) of the lottery unit 14 included in the own game device 10, and displays them on the display unit. 18. The image of the lottery section 14 is an image of the lottery section 14 photographed by the camera 15. For example, the display control unit 167 obtains an image of the lottery unit 14 photographed by the camera 15 from the game device control unit 13 and causes the display unit 18 to display the image. Further, the display control unit 167 displays information (user name, game facility name, etc.) regarding the matching player in a superimposed manner on the video of the lottery unit 14 (see FIG. 3). The display control unit 167 also displays information indicating which game device 10 was selected by lottery at a position corresponding to the selection element (pocket) selected by lottery in the own game device 10 and other game devices 10. , information indicating that both game devices 10 have been selected by lottery are displayed superimposed on the video of the lottery section 14. Note that each piece of information may be displayed in association with the image of the lottery unit 14 by being displayed superimposed on the image of the lottery unit 14, or may be displayed in association with the image of the lottery unit 14, without being limited to superimposed display. It may be displayed.

[Operation of lottery game processing]
Next, the operation of the cooperative lottery game process executed by the game device 10 will be explained.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the cooperative lottery game process according to the present embodiment.

The game device 10 accepts bets based on the operation of the player of its own game device 10 during the bet acceptance period of the cooperative lottery game (step S100).

If a bet is accepted at the end of the bet-acceptable period, the game device 10 transmits a matching request to the server device 30 to determine a matching partner. The game device 10 then sends information (for example, the player ID of the matching partner, the player name, the game device ID, the game facility ID, the game facility name, etc.) is acquired from the server device 30 (step S102).

Next, the game device 10 obtains the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 included in the game device 10 itself. For example, the game device 10 acquires position information (for example, pocket identification information) indicating the position of a pocket containing a ball as a lottery result at any time (step S104).

Further, the game device 10 transmits the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 included in the own game device 10 to the matching partner game device 10 (step S106). Note that the game device 10 may transmit the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 included in its own game device 10 to the matching partner game device 10 via the server device 30, or may transmit the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 provided in its own game device 10 to the matching partner game device 10 without going through the server device 30. It may also be transmitted to the other party's game device 10. As a result, the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 can be used by other game devices 10.

Next, the game device 10 obtains the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 included in the matching partner game device 10 (step S108). Note that the game device 10 may acquire the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 provided in the game device 10 of the matching partner via the server device 30, or may acquire the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 provided in the game device 10 of the matching partner without going through the server device 30. You may also obtain it from

Next, the game device 10 updates the progress of the cooperative lottery game based on the lottery result of the lottery section 14 provided in the own game device 10 and the lottery result of the lottery section 14 provided in the matching partner's game device 10. A progress update process is executed (step S110). In the game progress update process, the game device 10 sets predetermined game conditions based on the combination of the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the matching partner's game device 10. If this is true, a predetermined reward is given to the player.

Here, a specific example of the operation of the game progress update process will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a first example of game progress update processing according to the present embodiment. The game progress update process shown in this figure is a specific example of the process in step S110 in FIG. be.

The game device 10 compares the lottery result of the lottery section 14 provided in its own game device 10 with the lottery result of the lottery section 14 provided in the matching partner's game device 10 (step S1100).

Next, the game device 10 determines whether or not there is the same lottery result between the own game device 10 and the other game device 10 based on the above comparison result (step S1102).

If it is determined in step S1102 that there are identical lottery results (YES), the game device 10 adds a predetermined reward (for example, points) (step S1104). Then, returning to the flowchart of FIG. 18, the process of step S110 is ended and the process moves to step S112. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1102 that there is no same lottery result (NO), the game device 10 returns to the flowchart of FIG. 18 and performs the process of step S110 without adding the predetermined reward (for example, points). After the process ends, the process moves to step S112.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a second example of the game progress update process according to the present embodiment. The game progress update process shown in this figure is a specific example of the process in step S110 in FIG. be.

The game device 10 compares the lottery result of the lottery section 14 provided in the own game device 10 with the lottery result of the lottery section 14 provided in the matching partner's game device 10 (step S1110).

Next, the game device 10 determines whether a predetermined number or more of selection elements (pockets) have been selected (for example, all selection elements have been selected) based on the comparison result (step S1112).

If it is determined in step S1112 that a predetermined number or more of selection elements (pockets) have been selected (YES), the game device 10 adds a predetermined reward (for example, points) (step S1114). Then, returning to the flowchart of FIG. 18, the process of step S110 is ended and the process moves to step S112. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1112 that a predetermined number or more of selection elements (pockets) are not selected (NO), the game device 10 does not add a predetermined reward (for example, points). Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 18, the process of step S110 is ended and the process moves to step S112.

Returning to FIG. 18, the game device 10 determines whether the lottery has ended. Specifically, the game device 10 determines whether one lottery game has ended based on the number of ejected balls. For example, when nine balls are ejected in one lottery game, the game device 10 determines that the lottery has ended when the lottery for the nine balls has ended, and If the lottery has not yet ended, it is determined that the lottery has not ended (step S112).

If it is determined in step S112 that the lottery has not ended (NO), the game device 10 returns to the process of step S104 and executes the processes of steps S104 to S110 for the next lottery. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S112 that the lottery has ended (YES), the game device 10 determines the game results such as the added reward (for example, points) and the acquired dividend, and performs the cooperative lottery game process. The process ends (step S114).

[Summary of the first embodiment]
As described above, the game device 10 according to the present embodiment is a game device in the game system 1 in which a plurality of game devices 10 each having a lottery section 14 are connected via a network. For example, the game device 10 includes a lottery result acquisition unit 162 (an example of a first lottery result acquisition unit), another lottery result acquisition unit 164 (an example of a second lottery result acquisition unit), a game condition determination unit 165, and a reward The application section 166 is also provided. The lottery result acquisition unit 162 acquires the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 included in the own game device 10. On the other hand, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 acquires the lottery results of the lottery unit 14 provided in the other game device 10. The game condition determination unit 165 determines whether predetermined game conditions are satisfied based on the combination of the lottery result acquired by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 and the lottery result acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164. . Then, the reward giving unit 166 gives a predetermined reward to the player when the game condition determining unit 165 determines that the predetermined game condition is satisfied.

As a result, in the ball lottery game, the game device 10 provides rewards to players based on the combination of the lottery results of its own game device 10 and the lottery results of other game devices 10, so that players playing on the same game device 10 In addition, it is possible to make players aware of a sense of solidarity with other players playing on other game devices 10.

For example, the other game device 10 is a game device 10 played by a player who is matched with the player of the own game device 10. Note that the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery unit 14 of another game device 10 (for example, the matching partner game device 10) are lottery units of the same type (lottery units with the same lottery elements, same lottery method, etc.). ), or may be a different type of lottery section (a lottery section in which at least some of the lottery elements, lottery methods, etc. are different).

Further, the predetermined game conditions include, for example, the lottery results acquired by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 (the lottery results of the own game device 10) and the lottery results acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 (the lottery results of other game devices 10). For example, in a ball lottery, at least one or more identical pockets are selected in both the lottery of the own game device 10 and the lottery of the other game device 10 (further, (The pockets drawn by both game devices 10 must all match). Further, the predetermined game conditions are, for example, based on the lottery results acquired by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 and the lottery results acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164, such that a predetermined number or more (for example, all) of selection elements (pocket ) is selected, that is, when the lottery results of the own game device 10 and the lottery results of other game devices 10 are combined, a predetermined number or more (for example, all) of pockets are selected (filled). be. In this way, in this embodiment, a predetermined reward is given to the player not only based on the lottery result of the own game device 10 but also based on a combination of the lottery result of the own game device 10 and the lottery result of other game devices 10. Therefore, a sense of solidarity with players playing on other game devices 10 can be enhanced.

The provision of the predetermined reward may be the provision of credits as a gaming value, or the payment of gaming media such as medals. In addition, the provision of predetermined rewards may be the provision of points that are converted into credits, or the payment of tickets that can be exchanged for prizes or the like. For example, if the same pocket is selected in both the lottery of the own gaming device 10 and the lottery of another gaming device 10, or the lottery result of the own gaming device 10 and the lottery of the other gaming device 10, If more than a predetermined number of pockets are selected when combined with the lottery results, a reward of a specific higher value (for example, a higher gaming value) may be given than if only selected in the lottery of one of the game devices 10. . Thereby, a sense of solidarity with players playing on other game devices 10 can be further enhanced.

In addition, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 (an example of a second lottery result acquisition unit) receives a lottery result provided in the other game device 10 on the condition that a bet on a predetermined game is accepted through the operation of the player of the own game device 10. The lottery results for Division 14 may also be obtained. Thereby, the game device 10 acquires the lottery results of other game devices 10 only when it is necessary to use them, so that unnecessary communication processing does not occur and the processing load can be reduced.

Further, when the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 (an example of a second lottery result acquisition unit) cannot acquire the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 provided in the other game device 10, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 acquires an alternative lottery result to replace the lottery result. You can. For example, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 may generate the alternative lottery result by internal lottery using software. As a result, even if the game device 10 cannot acquire the lottery result from another game device 10 due to a communication failure (communication is cut off, communication speed decreases, etc.), the game device 10 can use the alternative lottery result without falling into a state where it cannot play. A cooperative lottery game can be played. Note that, even if the communication between another game device 10 and the server device 30 is cut off, the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 can perform the following procedure if the communication between the server device 30 and the own game device 10 is normal. , an alternative lottery result generated in the server device 30 may be obtained.

The game device 10 also includes a display control section 167. The display control unit 167 displays the lottery results acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 (an example of a second lottery result acquisition unit) and the lottery results acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164 (an example of a second lottery result acquisition unit). is displayed on the display unit 18 in association with the image of the lottery unit 14 included in the own game device 10. Thereby, the game device 10 can make the player easily recognize both the lottery results of its own game device 10 and the lottery results of other game devices 10. Therefore, the player can play the game with a sense of unity and solidarity with the players of other game devices 10. In particular, even players of other game devices 10 in different game facilities can create a sense of unity and solidarity as they play a common lottery game at the same time.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, an example of a bingo game based on the result of a ball lottery will be described. Since the basic configurations of the game device 10 and the server device 30 included in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, the explanation thereof will be omitted as appropriate, and the lottery according to the present embodiment will be explained below. The characteristic processing of the game will be explained.

Similar to the first embodiment, the lottery game according to the present embodiment is a cooperative lottery game in which rewards are given to players based on the lottery results of the own game device 10 and the lottery results of other game devices 10. However, a bingo game is played based on the ball lottery.

For example, similar to the first embodiment, the other game device 10 may be a game device 10 played by a matching partner who is matched with the player himself, among the plurality of game devices 10. The own game device 10 acquires bingo sheet information as the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of another game device 10 (matching partner game device 10) via the server device 30. Then, the own game device 10 selects a predetermined number based on the combination of the bingo sheet as the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and the bingo sheet as the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the other game device 10. It is determined whether the game conditions are satisfied, and when it is determined that the predetermined game conditions are satisfied, a predetermined reward is given. The predetermined game condition in this embodiment is, for example, a bingo line. That is, if a bingo sheet as a lottery result of the own game device 10 and a bingo sheet as a lottery result of another game device 10 are arranged side by side, and a bingo line is established across both bingo sheets, the player A predetermined reward will be given.

Note that even if the game device 10 is the same, different bingo sheets are assigned to each station ST, so even if the same lottery result from the same lottery section 14 is selected, the selection location of the bingo sheet is different, resulting in a different bingo game result. . Therefore, even if matching is performed for each game device 10, the game results will be different for each station ST (player unit).

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a cooperative lottery game using bingo according to the present embodiment, and shows a game screen displayed on the display unit 18 based on the lottery situation in the lottery unit 14. The illustrated game screen BG10 displays an image of the ball lottery machine of the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10, as in the first embodiment. Sixteen pockets (holes) PK1 to PK16 are arranged along the outer periphery of the circular region CR, and one number (number) from 1 to 16 is displayed in each pocket in clockwise order. In addition, inside the circular area CR of the game screen BG10, the player's name, the name of the game facility, an icon image, etc. are displayed superimposed on the video of the ball lottery machine as information on the matching partner, and furthermore, the player's name, the name of the game facility, the icon image, etc. The bingo sheet of the player of the device 10 and the bingo sheet of the matching partner are displayed in a superimposed manner as information indicating their respective lottery results. When bingo sheets are displayed in a superimposed manner, part or all of the matching partner's information does not have to be hidden by the bingo sheet display.

In the illustrated example, two bingo sheets are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction. The bingo sheet BGS1 on the left side is a bingo sheet given to the player by the own game device 10. On the other hand, the bingo sheet BGS2 on the right side is a bingo sheet given to a matching player on another game device 10. The numbers in each pocket of the ball lottery correspond to the numbers in each square on the bingo sheet, and the square with the number corresponding to the pocket containing the ball is selected.

When the lottery starts, for example, a total of nine lottery balls are ejected in one lottery game. Nine balls may be ejected in a row and a lottery may be held, or the balls may be ejected in multiple rounds, such as "2 balls → 2 balls → Thinking time → 2 balls → 2 balls → 1 ball". A lottery may also be held. During the thinking time, the player can operate his or her own bingo sheet to replace or shuffle numbers in at least some squares on the bingo sheet according to a predetermined rule. The ejected ball rolls further around the outer circumference of pockets PK1 to PK16 in a circular orbit, and the lottery result is determined by which pocket the ball finally falls into.The bingo sheet corresponding to the number selected by the lottery is A square is selected. Note that the number of balls to be ejected in one lottery game (that is, the number of times of lottery) and the timing of the balls to be ejected can be arbitrarily determined. Furthermore, the ball may be placed in the same pocket multiple times, or the selected pocket may be configured such that no ball will be placed in the pocket after that.

For example, the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 is reflected on the left bingo sheet BGS1, and the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the other game device 10 is reflected on the right bingo sheet BGS2. The two bingo sheets BGS1 and bingo sheet BGS2 are considered to be one connected bingo sheet, and when a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal bingo line is established by the squares selected by ball lottery, a predetermined reward is given. (for example, points) are awarded to the player. Note that the bingo sheets may be arranged not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction.

FIGS. 22 to 24 are diagrams illustrating examples of bingo lines when two bingo sheets are regarded as one connected bingo sheet. The selected square is indicated by hatching. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a state in which a horizontal bingo line is formed by two bingo sheets lined up in the horizontal direction. This shows a state in which all squares in the second row from the top are selected and a horizontal bingo line is formed across two bingo sheets. Note that when all squares in one row (four squares) are selected in the vertical direction, a vertical bingo line is established as in the case of one bingo sheet. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a state in which a vertical bingo line is formed by two bingo sheets aligned in the vertical direction. This shows a state in which all squares in the second row from the left are selected and a vertical bingo line is formed across two bingo sheets. Note that when all squares in one row (four squares) in the horizontal direction are selected, a horizontal bingo line is established as in the case of one bingo sheet.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a state in which a diagonal bingo line is formed by two bingo sheets lined up in the horizontal direction. This shows that all squares going diagonally from the third square from the right in the top row to the third square from the left in the bottom row are selected, creating a diagonal bingo line across two bingo sheets. . Note that even with two bingo sheets arranged in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 23, it is possible to form a diagonal bingo line across the two bingo sheets.

In addition, in the case of matching between three or more players, three or more bingo sheets may be regarded as one connected bingo sheet as a lottery result of the game device 10 played by each player. For example, in the case of matching of four players, four bingo sheets are considered to be one connected bingo sheet. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a state in which vertical and horizontal bingo lines are established using four bingo sheets. In the illustrated example, four bingo sheets are arranged in a "2 vertically x 2 horizontally" format, and establishment of a bingo line is determined as one bingo sheet. This shows a state in which all the squares in the third row from the right are selected, and a vertical bingo line is formed across the two bingo sheets at the upper right and lower right. It also shows a state in which all the squares in the third row from the top are selected, and a horizontal bingo line is formed across the two bingo sheets at the upper right and upper left. For example, if all of the four squares shown in the figure are selected, going diagonally from the squares in the top row and the rightmost column to the squares in the bottom row and the leftmost column, the squares diagonally extend across the top right and bottom left bingo sheets. A bingo line will be established. Note that the method of arranging (arranging) the plurality of bingo sheets is not limited to the illustrated example, and can be arbitrarily determined.

Next, the configuration of the station control section 16 according to this embodiment will be explained. The basic configuration of the station control unit 16 according to this embodiment is the same as the configuration of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 17, so the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

When a code such as a number is assigned to a pocket as in this embodiment, the lottery result acquisition unit 162 obtains information indicating the code instead of pocket position information (for example, pocket identification information). may be obtained as the lottery result. The lottery result transmitting unit 163 transmits information indicating the code of the number corresponding to the pocket containing the ball and information on the bingo sheet to the server device 30 as the lottery result. Thereby, the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 is transmitted by the server device 30 to another game device 10 (for example, a matching partner game device 10), and becomes available for use by the other game device 10. Note that the lottery result transmitting unit 163 may transmit the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the own game device 10 to another game device 10 (for example, a matching partner game device 10) without going through the server device 30. .

The other lottery result acquisition unit 164 obtains, as a lottery result, information indicating the code of the number (number) corresponding to the pocket in which the ball was placed in the lottery unit 14 of the other game device 10 (for example, the matching partner game device 10). and bingo sheet information.

The game condition determination unit 165 determines whether predetermined game conditions are satisfied based on the combination of the lottery result acquired by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 and the lottery result acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164. . The predetermined game condition is that a bingo line is established on the bingo sheet based on the lottery result acquired by the lottery result acquisition unit 162 and the lottery result acquired by the other lottery result acquisition unit 164. As an example of the predetermined game condition, a bingo sheet that reflects the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and a bingo sheet that reflects the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the other game device 10 are arranged adjacent to each other. , a bingo line spanning both sheets is established.

The reward giving unit 166 gives a predetermined reward to the player when the game condition determining unit 165 determines that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. For example, when a bingo line spanning multiple bingo sheets is established, the reward granting unit 166 may award a higher value reward (for example, higher gaming value) than in the case of a bingo line within a single bingo sheet. good.

Next, the operation of the cooperative lottery game process using the bingo game according to the present embodiment will be explained. The cooperative lottery game process according to the present embodiment differs from the cooperative lottery game process of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. 18 only in the content of lottery results, display content, etc., and the basic process flow. are similar. Therefore, a description of the basic process flow of the cooperative lottery game will be omitted, and a specific example of the present embodiment will be described regarding the game progress update process of step S110 in FIG. 18.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game progress update process according to the present embodiment. The game device 10 selects a game element (here, a square on the bingo sheet of the player of the game device 10) corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 included in the game device 10 (step S1120).

The game device 10 also selects a game element (here, a square on the bingo sheet of the matching partner) corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 provided in another game device 10 (for example, the matching partner's game device 10). (Step S1122).

Then, the game device 10 determines whether a predetermined game condition (bingo line) is satisfied with the selected game element (here, the squares of both bingo sheets) (step S1124). If it is determined in step S1124 that the predetermined game condition (bingo line) is satisfied (YES), the game device 10 adds a predetermined reward (for example, points) (step S1126). For example, when a bingo line spanning multiple bingo sheets is established, the game device 10 may add a reward of higher value (e.g., higher gaming value) than in the case of a bingo line within a single bingo sheet. . Then, returning to the flowchart of FIG. 18, the process of step S110 is ended and the process moves to step S112. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1124 that the predetermined game condition (bingo line) is not satisfied (NO), the game device 10 does not add the predetermined reward (for example, gaming value) and Returning to the flowchart, the process of step S110 is ended and the process moves to step S112.

[Summary of second embodiment]
As described above, the game device 10 according to the present embodiment, like the first embodiment, combines the lottery results of its own game device 10 and the lottery results of other game devices 10 in the ball lottery game. Since a reward is given to the player, it is possible to make the player aware of a sense of solidarity not only with players who play on the same game device 10 but also with players who play on other game devices 10. In this embodiment, an element of a bingo game is added to the ball lottery, and a bingo line is established by a combination of a bingo sheet based on the lottery result of the own game device 10 and a bingo sheet based on the lottery result of another game device 10. Since a predetermined reward is given to the player, it is possible to provide a highly interesting cooperative lottery game.

In this embodiment, the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 are reflected on the player's bingo sheet of the own game device 10, and the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the other game devices 10 are reflected on the other game devices 10. Although an example has been described in which the information is reflected on the bingo sheet BGS2 of the player (for example, the matching partner), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, both of the lottery results of each lottery section 14 may be reflected on each bingo sheet. Further, the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 are reflected on the bingo sheets of players of other game devices 10 (for example, matching partners), and the lottery results of the lottery section 14 of the other game devices 10 are reflected on the player's bingo sheet of the other game device 10 (for example, a matching partner). It may be reflected on the bingo sheet BGS2 of the 10 players. Further, the bingo sheet is only the bingo sheet of the player of the own game device 10, and both the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the own game device 10 and the lottery result of the lottery section 14 of the other game device 10 are displayed on the own game device 10. may be reflected on the player's bingo sheet.

[Modified example]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes designs within the scope of the gist of the present invention. For example, the configurations described in the first and second embodiments above can be combined arbitrarily.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which each of the game devices 10 is integrally provided with the lottery section 14 having a physical lottery mechanism. The device 10 and the lottery section 14 may be configured to be physically separated. Furthermore, when the lottery unit 14 performs processing to generate lottery results using software, the process may be performed within the game device 10, or may be performed by an external server device or the like that is communicatively connected.

Furthermore, a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone may be connected for communication to the lottery section 14 provided inside or outside each game device 10, and the mobile terminal device may acquire the lottery results of the lottery section 14. . For example, the mobile terminal device may have at least part of the functions of the game device 10, and the lottery section 14 corresponding to each mobile terminal device may be provided so as to be communicatively connectable with each mobile terminal device. For example, the first mobile terminal device may select the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the first mobile terminal device and the lottery result of the lottery unit 14 of the second mobile terminal device (for example, the mobile terminal device of the matching partner). Based on the combination, if a predetermined game condition is satisfied, a predetermined reward may be given to the player. That is, a mobile terminal device may be used instead of the game device 10.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game device 10 installed in a gaming facility has been described as an example, but the present invention can be similarly applied to a gaming device for casino games installed not only in a gaming facility but also in a casino facility. For example, instead of accepting the input of play medals at the game device 10, the game device 10 may accept input of money such as banknotes or coins, or a card with monetary data recorded in its internal storage, a ticket recorded as a printed code, etc. The medium management server may accept input of a medium in which a medium ID and monetary data are associated. In addition, instead of paying out play medals from the game device 10, banknotes or coins may be ejected, or a medium such as a card with monetary data recorded in the internal storage section or a ticket recorded as a printed code, or a medium The management server may eject the medium in which the medium ID and monetary data are associated. In a gaming device for a casino game, when a predetermined game condition is established based on a combination of the lottery result of the own gaming device and the lottery result of another gaming device, a predetermined reward is given to the player, such as banknotes or coins. Money or a medium in place of money may be ejected.

Further, a program for realizing the functions of the game device control section 13, station control section 16, or server control section 33 described above may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on this recording medium may be read into the computer. By loading and executing the program into the system, processing may be performed as a function of the game device control section 13, the station control section 16, or the server control section 33. Here, "reading a program recorded on a recording medium into a computer system and executing it" includes installing the program on the computer system. The "computer system" here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, a "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including the Internet, a WAN, a LAN, a communication line such as a dedicated line, etc. Furthermore, the term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard disks built into computer systems. In this way, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. The recording medium also includes a recording medium provided internally or externally that can be accessed from the distribution server to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in a format executable by the terminal device. That is, as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in an executable form on the terminal device, the format in which it is stored on the distribution server does not matter. Note that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts, downloaded at different timings, and then combined on a terminal device, or the distribution servers that deliver each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, a ``computer-readable recording medium'' refers to a storage medium that retains a program for a certain period of time, such as volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network. This shall also include things. Moreover, the above-mentioned program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Furthermore, part or all of the functions of the game device control section 13, station control section 16, or server control section 33 described above may be realized as an integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration). Each of the above-mentioned functions may be implemented as an individual processor, or some or all of them may be integrated into a processor. Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, but may be implemented using a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. Further, if an integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI emerges due to advances in semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on this technology may be used.

[Additional notes]
From the above description, the present invention can be understood as follows, for example. Note that, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the reference numerals of the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.

(Additional Note 1) A game device (10) according to one aspect of the present invention is a game device in a game system in which a plurality of game devices each having a lottery section (14) are connected via a network, and the game device a first lottery result acquisition unit (162, S104) that acquires the lottery results of a lottery unit included in the game device; a second lottery result acquisition unit (164, S108) that acquires the lottery results of a lottery unit included in another gaming device; a game condition determination unit that determines whether a predetermined game condition is satisfied based on a combination of the lottery result acquired by the first lottery result acquisition unit and the lottery result acquired by the second lottery result acquisition unit; (165, S1102, S1112, S1124); and a reward granting unit (166, S1104, S1114, S1126).

According to the configuration of appendix 1, the game device provides rewards to the player based on a combination of the lottery results of its own game device and the lottery results of other game devices, so that the game device can cooperate with players who play on other game devices. It can make you aware of feelings.

(Additional Note 2) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the gaming device according to Additional Note 1, wherein the second lottery result acquisition unit accepts a bet on a predetermined game through an operation by a player of the own gaming device. Under the condition, the lottery results of the lottery section provided in the other game device are acquired.

According to the configuration of appendix 2, since the game device acquires the lottery results of other game devices only when it is necessary to use them, unnecessary communication processing does not occur and the processing load can be reduced.

(Additional Note 3) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to Addendum 1 or 2, in which the second lottery result acquisition unit cannot acquire the lottery results of a lottery unit provided in another game device. In this case, an alternative lottery result is obtained to replace the lottery result.

According to the configuration in Appendix 3, even if the game device cannot obtain the lottery results from another game device due to a communication failure (communication cutoff, reduced communication speed, etc.), the game device can obtain the alternative lottery results without falling into a state where the game cannot be played. It is possible to play a cooperative lottery game using this.

(Additional Note 4) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of Additional Notes 1 to 3, wherein the first lottery result acquisition unit acquires the lottery result and the second lottery result. The game apparatus includes a display control section (167) that causes a display section (18) to display a lottery result obtained by the game device in association with an image of a lottery section provided in the own game device.

According to the configuration of appendix 4, the game device can make the player easily recognize both the lottery results of its own game device and the lottery results of other game devices.

(Additional Note 5) Further, the game device (10) according to one aspect of the present invention is a game device in which a plurality of game devices each having one or more processing devices (16) and a lottery device (14) are connected via a network. In the game device in the system, the one or more processing devices acquire the lottery results of a lottery device included in the own game device (S104), and acquire the lottery results of a lottery device included in another game device (S108). , determining whether or not a predetermined game condition is satisfied based on a combination of a lottery result of a lottery device provided in the own game device and a lottery result of a lottery device provided in the other game device; A predetermined reward is given to a player when it is determined that a game condition is satisfied.

According to the configuration of appendix 5, the game device provides rewards to the player based on a combination of the lottery results of its own game device and the lottery results of other game devices, so that the game device is able to cooperate with players who play on other game devices. It can make you aware of feelings.

(Additional Note 6) Furthermore, a program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game device (10) according to any one of Additional Notes 1 to 5.

According to the configuration of Appendix 6, the program provides a reward to the player based on a combination of the lottery results of the own game device and the lottery results of other game devices, so that the program creates a sense of solidarity with players playing on other game devices. It can make you aware of.

1 game system, 10 game device, 11 game device communication section, 12 game device storage section, 13 game device control section, 14 lottery section, 15 camera, ST station, 16 station control section, 17 input section, 18 display section, 19 station storage unit, 30 server device, 31 server communication unit, 32 server storage unit, 33 server control unit, 161 matching request unit, 162 lottery result acquisition unit, 163 lottery result transmission unit, 164 other lottery result acquisition unit, 165 game conditions Judgment unit, 166 Reward granting unit, 167 Display control unit, 171 Card reader, 172 Medal slot, 321 Player data storage unit, 322 Play implementation status data storage unit, 323 Matching data storage unit, 331 Player data management unit, 332 Play Implementation status management department, 333 Matching processing department, 334
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association means for associating a plurality of lottery units that perform a lottery in which one of the plurality of selection elements is selected with one of the plurality of terminal devices through a communication connection;
A selection element selected by a lottery in a first lottery section included in the plurality of lottery sections, which is associated with a first terminal device included in the plurality of terminal devices by the association means, is a first selection element. a first acquisition means for acquiring as;
A selection element selected by a lottery in a second lottery section included in the plurality of lottery sections, which is associated with a second terminal device included in the plurality of terminal devices by the association means, is a second selection element. a second acquisition means for acquiring as;
Each of the plurality of selection elements in the second lottery section is associated with at least one of the plurality of selection elements in the first lottery section,
Based on the combination of the first selection element acquired by the first acquisition means and the selection element in the first lottery part associated with the second selection element acquired by the second acquisition means, a predetermined a game condition determining means for determining whether a game condition is satisfied;
When the game condition determining means determines that a predetermined game condition is satisfied, a predetermined reward is given to at least one of the player operating the first terminal device and the player operating the second terminal device. a means of giving compensation to
game system including. A computer incorporated in a game system having a plurality of lottery sections that perform a lottery in which one of a plurality of selection elements is selected,
associating means for associating the plurality of lottery units with any one of the plurality of terminal devices through a communication connection;
A selection element selected by a lottery in a first lottery section included in the plurality of lottery sections, which is associated with a first terminal device included in the plurality of terminal devices by the association means, is a first selection element. a first acquisition means for acquiring as;
A selection element selected by a lottery in a second lottery section included in the plurality of lottery sections, which is associated with a second terminal device included in the plurality of terminal devices by the association means, is a second selection element. a second acquisition means for acquiring as;
Each of the plurality of selection elements in the second lottery section is associated with at least one of the plurality of selection elements in the first lottery section,
Based on the combination of the first selection element acquired by the first acquisition means and the selection element in the first lottery part associated with the second selection element acquired by the second acquisition means, a predetermined Game condition determining means for determining whether a game condition is satisfied;
When the game condition determining means determines that a predetermined game condition is satisfied, a predetermined reward is given to at least one of the player operating the first terminal device and the player operating the second terminal device. A computer program that functions as a reward giving means. A computer incorporated in a game system having a plurality of lottery parts that performs a lottery in which one of the plurality of selection elements is selected,
an association procedure for associating the plurality of lottery units with one of the plurality of terminal devices through a communication connection;
A selection element selected by a lottery in a first lottery section included in the plurality of lottery sections, which is associated with a first terminal device included in the plurality of terminal devices by the association procedure , is a first selection element. a first acquisition procedure of acquiring as;
A selection element selected by a lottery in a second lottery part included in the plurality of lottery parts, which is associated with a second terminal device included in the plurality of terminal devices by the association procedure , is a second selection element. a second acquisition procedure for acquiring as
Each of the plurality of selection elements in the second lottery part is associated with at least one of the plurality of selection elements in the first lottery part,
Based on the combination of the first selection element acquired by the first acquisition procedure and the selection element in the first lottery section that is associated with the second selection element acquired by the second acquisition procedure, a predetermined a game condition determination procedure for determining whether a game condition is satisfied;
A predetermined reward is granted to at least one of the player operating the first terminal device and the player operating the second terminal device when it is determined that a predetermined game condition is satisfied according to the game condition determination procedure. A control method for causing a reward giving procedure to be executed.

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