JPH11197361A - Scratch card game-system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game which can be enjoyed by utilizing a communications network such as the internet and allows a scratch card game to be performed in which a dishonest act is hard to occur. SOLUTION: A user downloads a software of a scratch card game on the internet and takes its registration proceedings and then can purchase a scratch card through communication circuits (ST1, ST2). The scratch card purchased is displayed on a screen and by clicking each box of the screen, the box is reversed to expose a numeral which has been masked. When the numeral coincides with a numeral of a predetermined row of hit numerals, a next click is allowed and in the case of a failure, the game is terminated at that time (ST9). In the case that an occurrence of a hit is within the reach of the user (ST5) or in the case of a hit (ST7), such information is transmitted to a scratch game selling company (ST6, ST8). Based on the communication information, the propriety of the hit is checked.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is designed to distribute a scratch card game to each computer terminal by using a communication network such as the Internet so that each computer terminal can enjoy the scratch card game. The present invention relates to a scratch card game device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a scratch card game, generally,
Prepare a number of cards with a predetermined number of hits or a combination of patterns printed thereon and a number of off-cards, and the player peels off the mask of the selected scratch card to win or lose. Is a game to enjoy. In this type of scratch card game, when a player selects a card, it is already determined whether the player has won or lost.

[0003] Therefore, for example, a large number of numbers are randomly arranged in a matrix, and a scratch card in which each number is masked is prepared, and a winning number string is determined every time a game is played. If you apply all the numbers, you can think of a system that will win.

[0004] In this case, at the time when the scratch card is selected, all players have a possibility of winning. Therefore, the work of scraping off the masks of the boxes in which the numbers are hidden one by one becomes more exciting, and the game is excellent.

[0005]

Here, it would be convenient if such a scratch card game could be made into computer software and played on the screen of a computer terminal. Further, if the scratch card can be distributed using a communication network, it is extremely convenient for both the source and the player.

[0006] However, if the hit and miss scratch cards are determined in advance, the illegality of the game is not so much a problem, but if all the distributed scratch cards are likely to be hit, the data is falsified. It is necessary to prevent fraud such as this.

[0007] In view of the above, the object of the present invention is to provide:
It is an object of the present invention to propose a scratch card game system in which it is difficult to falsify data such as fraud by adding a simple response procedure to a scratch card game, and the data can be easily enjoyed.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a method in which a hit number string consisting of m numbers (m is an integer of 1 or more) is set in advance, and each of the m numbers (N is an integer greater than or equal to m + 1) is displayed on the screen in a state in which n boxes in which n are randomly arranged are masked, and the player clicks on a box at an arbitrary position. The number hidden by masking is displayed in a box, and the number displayed by the (k-1) th (k is an integer of 1 or more and n or less) click operation is the hit number string. If the number matches the (k-1) -th number, the k-th click operation is permitted. If the numbers do not match, the game is terminated. If all m numbers match, In a scratch card game system in which a player is given a right to win, a scratch card sales company server, a plurality of computer terminals, and a communication line connecting the scratch card sales company and each computer terminal. And
The game is played as follows.

First, when the identification information for specifying the computer terminal is registered from each computer terminal, the scratch card sales company server makes the scratch card available for distribution to the computer terminal.

[0010] A scratch card can be obtained from the side of the computer terminal in which the identification information has been registered. When the scratch card is obtained, the player can play the scratch game on the screen.

[0011] When the scratch card game is started and the (m-1) th click operation of the scratch card game causes the (m-1) th number in the hit number string to appear and the game reaches the reach state, The game progress is forcibly temporarily suspended, and the fact is reported to the scratch card sales company server.

Thereafter, the last click operation is performed, and when a game hit state is reached, the fact is reported to the scratch sales company server.

[0013] The scratch card sales company server determines whether or not to grant the player a winning right based on at least the reach information and the winning state.

As described above, in the scratch card game system of the present invention, the game is forcibly temporarily stopped at a stage immediately before the winning state, and the fact is reported to the scratch sales company server. I have to. Therefore, the server of the scratch sales company can monitor the progress of the game thereafter, so that it is possible to easily prevent fraudulent acts that can be hit by falsification of data.

[0015] The scratch card game program software can be obtained as an appendix to a magazine or the like. However, a general method of obtaining the program software is to obtain, via a communication line, the computer terminal in which identification information is registered. This is a form in which program software for a scratch card game is downloaded from the scratch card sales company server from the side.

[0016] Further, the hit numeral string and the scratch card may include codes and patterns other than numerals. Alternatively, instead of the hit number string, a hit string including a sign, a symbol, and a pattern other than a number is used, and a sign, a function, and a pattern other than a number are given to each box as the scratch card instead of the number. You may use what was done.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an example of a scratch card game system using the Internet to which the present invention is applied will be described.

(System Configuration) FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a scratch card game system according to the present embodiment.
As shown in this figure, a scratch card game system 1 includes a scratch card sales company server 2 and a plurality of computer terminals 3 (t) (t = 1, 2, 3,...).
And a communication network 4 connecting the scratch card sales company server 2 and each computer terminal 3 (t). The communication network 4 is composed of a plurality of providers connected via the Internet.

(Game Overview) The scratch card game played by the system 1 is, for example, shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, ten (m) numbers "1", "2",
A winning digit string A consisting of “3”... “10” is set in advance. The scratch card B (t) distributed from the scratch card sales company server 2 includes, for example, FIG.
As shown in (b), "1" including each of the ten numbers
Each box b (i, j) in which 42 (n) numbers from to (42) are arranged in a matrix of 6 rows and 7 columns
(I = 1 to 6, j = 1 to 7). Each number is programmed to be displayed on the screen in a masked state.

When the player clicks the box at an arbitrary position, the mask is released and the hidden number is displayed in the box. Then, the number displayed by the (k−1) -th (k is an integer of 1 or more and n or less) click operation is the (k) -th of the hit number string A.
If the number matches the (-1) th number, the k-th click operation is permitted. If the number does not match, the game ends.

For example, in the first click operation, when the box (1, 1) is clicked and a number “1” is output, the first number “1” in the hit number string A is displayed.
, The second click operation is permitted. However, when the box (2, 2) is clicked to give the number “2” by the first click operation, the number is different from the first number “1” in the hit number string A. At this point, the game is over.

In this way, when the numbers in the hit number string A are sequentially applied and all ten numbers are applied by the last tenth click operation, the card is hit and the player has the right to win. Is given.

When using such a system for playing a scratch card game, a person who wishes to purchase a scratch card first uses the Internet from a computer terminal 3 (t) at home or at a company. Connect to the homepage of a scratch card sales company. Before purchasing a scratch card, a purchaser needs to download exclusive software for playing the scratch card from the website of a scratch card sales company. Generally, click the icon that says "Download Software" on the homepage to get special software. Thereafter, the program of the scratch card game can be downloaded to the computer terminal according to the system guide in the same manner as the download of general software. Once the game program has been downloaded, only the scratch card needs to be purchased. In the event of a hit after playing the game with the purchased scratch card, the scratch card sales company server 2 will judge the game, and after the screening, luxury gifts and prizes will be sent to the buyer. Become.

(Procedure before Scratch Card Purchase) Before downloading the scratch card game system, a procedure for acquiring an ID number and a password (identification information) for identifying a player is required.
Generally, the ID number and the password are delivered to an e-mail address registered in each player's browser. On the other hand, a player who has obtained the system software from a magazine or the like needs to access the dedicated homepage of the scratch card sales company server to obtain an ID number and a password.

When the software of the scratch card game is downloaded, decompression is started by double-clicking the file, and after the decompression, if the user is connected to the Internet, the registration screen is displayed as it is. On the registration screen, the player inputs his / her address and name along with the ID number and password. When the input information is transmitted and received at the scratch card sales company server side, the registration is completed. Thereafter, the user purchases a scratch card on the screen of the computer terminal and is ready to play the game.

(Purchase of Scratch Card) To purchase a scratch card, first, after connecting to the Internet, access to a dedicated homepage of a scratch card sales company, and execute the scratch card game program installed as described above. Start up (step ST1 in FIG. 3). When the program starts, it becomes possible to purchase a scratch card (step ST2). If you have to pay for scratch cards,
As a general method, a credit card may be used. Of course, in the case of a scratch card game in which a prize is sponsored by a sponsor or the like, a scratch card may be purchased free of charge.

(Start of Scratch Game) Referring to the flowchart of FIG. 3, when the purchase procedure of the scratch card is completed after the game program is started (steps ST1 and ST2), the purchased scratch card is stored in the computer terminal. The game is displayed on the screen and the game is started (step ST3). For example, when the scratch card B shown in FIG. 2B is purchased, when the box (i, j) of each number is clicked, the box is inverted, and the masked number appears. A check is performed (step ST4). If the game goes off, the game ends immediately and the result is transmitted to the scratch card sales company server (step ST).
8). In the case of a hit, you can specify the next box.

In the case of this example, when this operation is performed nine times, if all of the hits are made, the state becomes the "reach state" (step ST5). In the reach state, the box designation is temporarily forcibly interrupted, and the scratch card sales company server is notified of the reach state (step ST6). Thereafter, the last box designation is permitted, and if the last box designation results in a win (step ST7), the purchased scratch card becomes a hit, and the purchaser has a hit right.

(Generation of Winning Right) When a right is generated in the purchased scratch card, that is, when a winning right is generated, the result is immediately transmitted to the scratch card sales company server (step ST8). Based on the received information, the scratch card sales company conducts an examination to confirm the contents of the game and whether there is any fraud such as data hacking. If there is no abnormality, a notification to the effect that the right has occurred is sent to the e-mail address of the purchaser registered in advance. This notification may be made, for example, at regular intervals.

It should be noted that a prize or the like may be sent to the registered address of the purchaser who has the right to win, and in the case of a prize or the like, it may be sent to a designated bank account or the like.

[0031]

As described above, in the scratch card game system of the present invention, a scratch card game can be easily enjoyed through a communication network such as the Internet. In addition, the game proceeds while connected to the home page of the scratch card sales company server, and if it comes off, it will be communicated immediately on the spot, and if it is in the state before the right to win, it will be notified. The reach information that is represented is communicated on the fly. Therefore, when a hit card is generated, it can be easily confirmed whether or not the hit card is appropriate, and an unauthorized operation or the like can be suppressed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of a scratch card game system to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a winning number string;
(B) is an explanatory view of an example of a scratch card to be sold.

FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart showing an execution procedure of a scratch card game.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Scratch card game system 2 Scratch card sales company server 3 Computer terminal 4 Communication network A Number string per A B Scratch card

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[Submission date] February 6, 1998

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A hit number string consisting of m (m is an integer of 1 or more) numbers is set in advance, and n (n is an integer of (m + 1) or more) including each of the m numbers is The n randomly arranged boxes are displayed on the screen in a masked state, and when the player clicks the box at any position, the mask is released and the hidden numbers are displayed in the boxes And the (k-1) -th (k is 1)
When the number displayed by the click operation of the above (and an integer of n or less) matches the (k-1) -th number in the hit number string, the k-th click operation is performed. If the match is not permitted, the game is terminated, and if all the m numbers are matched by m clicks, the card is won and the player is given a winning right. A system, comprising: a scratch card sales company server, a plurality of computer terminals, and a communication line network connecting the scratch card sales company and each computer terminal. When the identification information for identifying the computer terminal is registered from each computer terminal, the scratch card is transferred to the computer terminal. In a computer terminal in which distribution is possible and an identification number is registered, a player can obtain a scratch card from the scratch card sales company server via a communication line, and a scratch card game ( When the (m-1) -th click operation causes the (m-1) -th number in the hit number string to appear and reaches a reach state, the game progress is forcibly temporarily interrupted, and a message to that effect is given. Notify the scratch card sales company server, and then perform the last click operation,
When the game hit state is reached, the fact is notified to the scratch sales company server, and the scratch card sales company server determines whether or not to give the player a right to win based on at least the reach information and the hit state. Scratch card game system characterized by judgment 2. The scratch card game system according to claim 1, wherein the program software of the scratch card game can be downloaded from the scratch card sales company server from the side of the computer terminal in which the identification information is registered. 3. The scratch card game system according to claim 1, wherein the hit number string and the scratch card include codes and patterns other than numbers. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein a hitting string including a sign, a symbol, a pattern, and the like other than a number is used instead of the hitting number string, and each box of the scratch card includes: A scratch card game system provided with codes, functions, and patterns other than numbers.