KR20030071421A - Network gaming system and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system and a method for offering game over the network are provided to enable game players, located at remote places, to play games, e.g. a slot machine or a bingo game, over a network. CONSTITUTION: The method comprises several steps. A game player accesses a web site of a game server(S101), and inputs an ID and a password(S102). The game server checks the input ID and the password(S103), guides the game player to pass a member subscription step if the player is not a member(S106). As soon as the player passes a member subscription step, the player receives a game point(S107). The game player can charge the game point if there is no remaining game point(S108). The game player selects a game group or the game server designates an arbitrary game group for the game player(S109). The game player selects a betting area and a betting rate on a screen of e.g. a bingo game(S110). The game server generates random numbers, and fills up the bingo screen(S111). If the bingo screen is not completed, the game player returns to the step S110. Otherwise the game server updates the game point database according to the selected betting rate(S112, S113).

Description

Game system using network and its providing method {Network gaming system and method

The present invention relates to a game system using a network and a method of providing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a game system and a method thereof, in which a plurality of remote gamers can use a slot machine and a bingo game.

When playing a game using a game system such as a slot machine or a bingo machine in a place such as a casino, gamers have to be inconvenient to participate in the game. Even if gamers play against slot machines or bingo machines in the field, they are operated by a predetermined program in these devices, so that the operators of these devices can modify the program as much as possible to win or lose the gamers. Can be given. Therefore, it is difficult for gamers to trust slot machines, bingo machines and the like.

In addition, in the conventional games, since the slot machine and bingo machine operate independently, the thrill and the satisfaction of the game are somewhat lowered.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game system that can be trusted by gamers and a method of providing the same.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a game system and method for allowing a plurality of gamers to enjoy a game at the same time.

1 is a block diagram of a game system using a network according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a block diagram of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a graphical view of a game screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a block diagram of a game network server according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5A and 5B are flow charts of a game according to an embodiment of the present invention; And

6 is a graphical diagram of a betting area of a game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

1: game system 2: game machine

3: game machine network 4: game network server

5: Remote computer terminal 6: Remote computer terminal network

7: Mobile phone terminal 8 gateway server

9: Base Station 21: CPU

22: operating system 23: ROM

24: RAM 25: data storage device

26: reel controller 27: random number generator

28: Number Bingo Edition 29: Letter Bingo Edition

30: Reel 31: Start controller

32: Bet area selection signal 33: Game network server interface

41: CPU42: Operating system

43: Romans 44: Ram

45: data storage device 46: communication port

281: Number 1 Bingo Edition 282: Number 2 Bingo Edition

291: 1st alphabet bingo version 292: 2nd alphabet bingo version

301: Alpha alphabet bing score plate 302: indicator

303: Number bingo scoreboard

The method of providing a game system according to an aspect of the present invention is a method of providing a game system in which a plurality of gamers at a remote place can play a game simultaneously.

1) inputting data about the gamers to the game network server; And

2) transmitting and receiving graphic data that can simultaneously play slots and bingo games with a remote terminal from the game network server,

When bingo is completed horizontally, vertically or diagonally in the bingo plate graphics of the bingo associated with either gamer, the slot game ends.

In the above method, steps 1) and 2) are preferably performed using a computer connected to the game network server.

In the above method, steps 1) and 2) are preferably performed using a mobile phone that can communicate with the game network server via a wireless base station.

Further, in the above method, the bingo pane is preferably a graphic in which characters are randomly generated by the central processing unit of the game network server and displayed in the bingo pane.

Further, in the method, it is preferable that after the characters are randomly generated, the arrangement of the characters is set on the bingo board by a command inputted from a remote terminal to the game network server.

Further, in the method, the characters of the slot and the characters of the bingo are preferably graphics displayed alternately with respect to adjacent angles in the same rotating disc.

In the above method, the letters of the bingo are preferably made of alphabets or numbers.

Also in the method, the letters of the bingo are preferably composed of alphabets and numbers in the inner or outer radius portion of the alphabet.

Further, in the method, the characters are one with an outer radius within the same angle with respect to the central axis of the rotating disc, and these three characters form a set, and the characters within the same radius are within an adjacent radius. Graphics that rotate in opposite directions with the characters present; It is preferable to provide a graphic in which the rotation is stopped by the central processing unit of the game network server after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Further, in the method, the alphabets and the numbers in the inner or outer radial portion of the alphabet are graphics that rotate in opposite directions; Preferably, the game network server provides a graphic in which the rotation is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Further, in the method, when the rotation is stopped after the predetermined time has elapsed, the alphabet and the number indicated by the graphic indicator are preferably displayed on the graphic of the bingo board.

In the above method, the data relating to the gamer of step 1) preferably includes the identity data of the gamer and the data about the game point.

On the other hand, the game system according to another aspect of the present invention, a game system that can be played by a plurality of gamers in a remote place,

A terminal for inputting data relating to the gamer;

A game network server for transmitting and receiving graphic data to and from the terminal to simultaneously play a slot and bingo game; And

A network for communication connection between the plurality of terminals and the network server,

The data required for the game includes data in which a slot and bingo are simultaneously represented graphically, and when the bingo is completed horizontally, vertically or diagonally in the bingo plate graphics of the bingo associated with either gamer, the slot game ends. Will be.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a system for realizing an embodiment of the present invention. The system 1 shown in Fig. 1 is provided with a game network server 4 and a plurality of game machines 2, such as a slot machine, connected to a game network server 4 via a conventional network 3, and a game network server. Between 4 and game machine 2 is connected via a network 3. Here, the network 3 is capable of both wired and wireless communication, including the Internet, and is controlled by the game network server 4. The system 1 of FIG. 1 also includes a computer terminal 5 of gamers at a remote location, and a network 6 for connecting between the computer terminal 5 at a remote location and the game network server 4. The computer terminal network 6 may be controlled by the game network server 4 as in the prior art, but may be integrated directly into the network 3 of the game machine.

As will be described in detail below, each game machine 2 transmits the output data to the network 3. This output data includes all information related to the game, for example, whether the gamer has won or lost, how many other cyberpoint scores are left, and the progress of the game.

Since each game machine 2 has a unique identification number, the game network server 4 can identify the data output from the specific game machine 2 and can store the data output in relation to the specific game machine 2. have. Further, the game network server 4 can identify the computer terminal 5 based on the identity of the gamemer input to each computer terminal 5 and the unique address of the computer terminal 5.

On the other hand, instead of connecting to the game network server 4 via the computer terminal 5 and the computer terminal network 6, the gamemer uses the mobile terminal 7 and the conventional base station 9 and base station 9 It may be connected to the game network server (4) via a gateway server (8) connected to.

The communication between the remote computer terminal 5 and the game network server 4 is made when the gamer connects to the game network server 4 using the computer terminal 5.

A plurality of gamers can connect to the game network server 4 and enjoy the multi-party slot / bingo game described below simultaneously with other gamers.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the game machine 2 in more detail, and FIG. 3 is a diagram graphically showing a slot machine and a bingo plate of the game machine in order to understand the operation of the game machine 2. Each game machine 2 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 21, an operating system 22 stored in a memory device, a ROM 23, a RAM 24, a data storage 25, and a reel controller. a controller 26 and a random number generator 27. The central processing unit 21 executes a program stored in the ROM 23 to operate the game machine 2. The RAM 24 stores information input to the RAM 24 by the central processing unit 21. The random number generator 27 is connected to the central processing unit 21.

The gamer activates the start controller 31 by inputting a start command on the screen of the computer terminal 5. For example, under the control of a program stored in the data storage device 25 or the ROM 23, the central processing unit 21 activates the random number generator 27 to generate random numbers of numbers and alphabets, respectively. The random numbers thus generated are displayed on the bingo plate 28 consisting of numbers and the graphical bingo plate 29 consisting of alphabets, respectively. At this time, the generated random number is displayed on the bingo plates 28 and 29 of numbers / alphabet until a stop signal is input from the remote terminal 5 and the random numbers are determined in the bingo plates 28 and 29. . In the central processing unit 21, the reel controller 26 rotates the reel 30 of the slot. At this time, the reel 30 of the slot is divided into three character regions according to a radius, as described below, and rotates three regions located at the same radius in opposite directions (see FIG. 3).

Instead of the above-described slot reels (and reel controllers), random number generators, and bingo boards, these may be executed using the central processing unit 41 using program data stored in the ROM 43 (see Fig. 4) of the game network server 4; 4) may be displayed graphically.

When a gamer inputs a command of selecting a bet area on the reel 30 of the slot and a command of the bet multiple from the computer terminal 5, they are the computer terminal network 6, the game network server 4, and the network ( It is displayed on the reel 30 of the slot by the betting area selection / betting multiples signal 32 inputted through 3). In addition, the central processing unit 21 is connected to the network 3 via the game network server interface 33, it is possible to communicate with the game network server (4). Thus, data can be exchanged between the game machine 2 and the game network server 4.

4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game network server 4. The game network server 4 will be described below. Like the game machine 2, the game network server 4 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 41, an operating system 42 stored in a memory device, a ROM 43, a RAM 44, and a data storage device. Includes 45. The central processing unit 41 executes a program stored in the ROM 43 to operate the game network server 4. The RAM 44 stores information input to the RAM 44 by the central processing unit 41. In addition, the game network server 4 includes a computer terminal network 6 for communicating with a game machine at a remote location, and a communication port 46 connected to the game machine network 3 for communicating with the game machine 2. . The central processing unit 41 connected to the communication port 46 controls the communication port 46 for transmitting or receiving data between the remote gamer and the game machine 2.

The central processing unit 41 is also connected to a data storage device 45 having a transaction processor 451, a gamer database 452, a session database 453, and a game machine database 455. The transaction processor 451 manages the contents of the data storage device 45. This transaction processor 451 may be performed as part of the central processing unit 41.

The gamer database according to the present embodiment stores information related to the identity of the gamer, for example, the name of the gamer, an identification number, an address, a phone number, a credit card number, a balance of the game point, and company information. Thus, the game network server 4 retrieves the identity of the gamer so that the gamer can participate in the game. The session database 453 stores communication addresses of the computer terminal 5, identification numbers of gamers, identification numbers of ongoing slot machines and bingo plates, and balances of game points. The game machine database 454 stores an identification number of the game machine, the position of the reel 30 of the slot, the state of the numbers and alphabets set in the bingo plates 28 and 29, and the like.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the game network server 4 may be configured integrally with the network 3 and the game machine 2 so as to have the functions of the network 3 and the game machine 2.

The computer terminal 5 can communicate with the computer terminal network 6 using a communication port (not shown) embedded therein. Using the keypad (not shown) of the computer terminal 5, the game network server 4 may instruct the game network server 4 to subscribe to the game, apply for game points, start the game, and proceed with the game. Data stored in the data storage device 45 in the parentheses may be searched.

Hereinafter, the operation according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 5A, 5B, and 6.

5A and 5B are flow charts showing the flow of game progress according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 shows the bet selection area of the reel 30 of the slot in the game screen shown in FIG.

As shown in step S101 of FIG. 5A, the gamemer connects to the website of the game network server 4 using the computer terminal 5 or the mobile phone terminal 7. Thereafter, as shown in step S102, the gamemer inputs his or her identity data by using the keypad of the computer terminal 5 or the mobile terminal 7. As shown in step S103, when identification data is received at the game network server 4 via the communication port 46 of the game network server 4, the game network server 4 is previously input to the gamemer database 452. The identity data record of the game player. If there is a record of the identity data of the received gamer, the gamer permits the connection between the game network server 4 and the game machine 2 via the computer terminal 5 and the mobile phone terminal 7 or the like at a remote location. If the gamer's identity data is not retrieved, i.e., if the gamer's identity data has not been entered before and does not exist in the gamer database 452, then the connection of the game machine 2 is not allowed first, and in step S105 As shown, a message describing the game is transmitted from the game network server 4 to the computer terminal 5. At this time, as shown in step S106, gamers can register new members. When a gamer joins as a new member, the gamer's name, address, telephone number, credit card number, company information, and the like are stored in the gamemer database 452 of the game network server 4.

As shown in step S107, the gamemer's identification number and game point are given at the same time as the game player's new subscription, and the identification number and game point are stored in the gamemer database 452.

On the other hand, in the case of the existing member, as shown in step S104, the gamemer database 452 of the game network server 4 checks whether or not game points of the gamer remain. If no game points remain, as shown in step S108, the gamers may earn game points, and the accumulated points may be stored in the gamemer database 452 and the gamers may join the game with the accumulated game points. . If a game point remains in the search result, as shown in step S109, the gamer may select a game group from the game network server 4, and if the gamer does not select a game group, the game network server 4 may randomly select the game group. You can also specify a gamer's game group.

Next, as shown in step S110, a betting area is selected on the screen of the slot and bingo shown in Fig. 3, and a betting multiple is selected and input. This betting area may be arbitrarily selected by the gamer. In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3, three display areas represented by cherries, 777, BAR, and the like are gathered to form a set of betting areas. The betting area of this embodiment consists of 24 sets. At this time, a method of selecting a bet area may be variously selected as shown in FIG. 6 from 12 sets of bet areas among all 24 sets of bet areas. This selection is for illustration only, and the selection of betting areas can be made arbitrarily.

Next, as shown in step S111, the central processing unit 21 of the game machine 2 activates the random number generator 27 to generate random numbers of numbers and alphabets, respectively. The random numbers thus generated are randomly displayed randomly while the gamers are displayed on the graphical bingo version 28 (see Fig. 3) consisting of numbers and the graphical bingo version 29 (see Fig. 3) consisting of alphabets. The command to stop the change of the computer is input through the computer terminal (5). Due to this, the numbers and alphabets of the bingo plate 28 made of numbers and the bingo plate 29 made of letters are respectively stopped on the game screen.

Next, as will be described below, the reel controller 26 of the game machine 2 starts to rotate the characters (characters made of cherry or the like in FIG. 3) in the reel 30 of the slot machine. Further, instead of the reel 30 of the slot machine controlled by the reel controller 26, these rotations are used by using program data stored in the ROM 43 (see Fig. 4) of the game network server 4. It can also be displayed graphically on the game screen by the central processing unit 41 (see FIG. 4).

The three characters that make up the bet area on the game screen shown in FIG. 3 start to rotate, for example:

That is, the characters corresponding to the outermost radius rotate clockwise (or counterclockwise), and the characters corresponding to the inner radius rotate counterclockwise (or clockwise) and the characters corresponding to the innermost radius. They begin to rotate clockwise (or counterclockwise). As such, characters having the same rotation radius rotate in opposite directions with other characters having adjacent rotation radius.

On the other hand, the bingo of the alphabet and number located next to the characters shown in FIG. 3 simultaneously starts to rotate, for example:

That is, bingo of the alphabet (or number) corresponding to the outer radius rotates clockwise (or counterclockwise), and bingo of the number (or alphabet) corresponding to the inner radius rotates counterclockwise (or clockwise). Starts to rotate. Like the characters in the betting area described above, bingo of the alphabet and bingo of adjacent numbers rotate alternately with each other.

After a certain predetermined time, the central processing unit 21 of the game machine 2 or the central processing unit 41 of the game network server 4 stops the rotation of the characters and the rotation of the alphanumeric bingo.

At this time, when the betting area (character area) of the slot in which the game player bets corresponds to the winning area transmitted from the central processing unit 21 of the game machine 2 or the central processing unit 41 of the game network server 4. The area is displayed with the colors and other colors of the existing characters, and at the same time, the winning score is displayed on the scoreboard located in the center portion of the game screen (see FIG. 3) according to the player's betting multiple. At this time, if the game is continuously progressed, the existing summed winning scores are also displayed continuously in the total scoreboard 302 located at the upper right of the game screen as the game progresses.

In addition, the number indicated by the indicator 302 located in the lower left portion of the game screen (refer to FIG. 3) and the number and alphabet of the alphabet bingo portion at the same time, respectively, the first number bingo located in the middle right and lower portions of the game screen. It is displayed on the plate 281 and the first alphabet bingo plate 291, respectively. Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second numeric bingo plate and the second alphabet bingo plate 292 each consisting of separate numerals and alphabets above the first numeric bingo plate 281 and the first alphabet bingo plate 291, respectively. ) May be configured to display the same number and alphabet as indicated by the indicator 302.

If the numbers or alphabets of the bingo plates displayed in this way are not entirely displayed in the horizontal, vertical or diagonal directions on the corresponding bingo plates 281 or 291, the gamer again selects a betting area and a bet multiple, as shown in step S110. After that, the process of the above-described step S111 and the following step S112 is repeated.

With reference to step S112, the following describes the end of a game according to the present invention. Five numbers or alphabets among the numbers or alphabets indicated by the indicator 302 are displayed in the above-described first number bingo plate 281 or first alphabet bingo plate 291 in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal direction, for example. The moment the game ends. As described above, when bingo is completed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, the central processing unit 21 of the game machine 2 or the central processing unit 41 of the game network server 4 may include the numbers or alphabets of the completed bingo (FIG. 3). Mark or flash a color different from the existing color. At the end of the game, the score displayed on the total scoreboard 302 becomes the gamers' score.

On the other hand, when the bingo is completed in the horizontal, vertical or diagonal direction, the central processing unit 21 of the game machine 2 or the central processing unit 41 of the game network server 4 first gives a bingo score to the gamers who have completed the bingo. The assigned scores are displayed on the number bingo score plate 303 or the alphabet bingo score plate 301 located at the center of the game screen (see FIG. 3).

In addition, the second numeric and alphabetic bingo editions 282 and 292 (so-called Lucky Zones) separate from the first numeric and alphabetic bingo editions 281 and 291 are associated with the completion of the binaries of the first numeral or alphabet. Separately, it can be configured on the game screen (see FIG. 3) to complete the second number and bingo of the alphabet. The second digit and the alphabet may be randomly generated by the random number generator 27 at the same time, when the numbers / alphabet of the first digit / alphabet bingo plates 281 and 291 are displayed by the random number generator 27 of the game machine 2. On the second digit / alphabet bingo plates 282 and 292. For example, after a predetermined time has passed since the slots and bingo on the game screen (see FIG. 3) start to rotate graphically, the same number and alphabet as the first number indicated by the indicator 302 and the first alphabet is displayed. Displayed by the central processing unit 21 of (2) or the central processing unit 41 of the game network server 4 in the second color / alphabet bingo plates 282 and 292 on the game screen in a different color from the existing color. Or flashes.

The central processing unit 21 of the game machine 2 or the central processing unit 41 of the game network server 4 displays all the numbers or alphabets in the second number or alphabet bingo board 282 or 292 as described above. If it is possible to end a game, a special bonus score may be given to the gamers and the score may be displayed on the number bingo score plate 303 or the alphabet bingo score plate 301.

When bingo is completed and the game is finished, as shown in step S113, the game score and the like are updated in the database of the game network server 4.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, in the present invention, instead of the reel (and reel controller), the random number generator, and the bingo plate of the slot machine described above, the bingo machine and the slot machine described above are ROM (23). It may be displayed graphically by the central processing unit 21 using the program data stored in) or by the central processing unit 41 using the program data stored in the ROM 43. It is also possible to communicate with the game network server 4 with respect to the game by using the mobile phone terminal 7 instead of the computer terminal 5 of the game.

Therefore, the above-described embodiment is an example for explaining the present invention, and is not a description for limiting or limiting the present invention, and various changes and modifications can be made, such as the appended claims, without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be recognized that it will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of gamers can play a game online at the same time. On the other hand, since the end of the game is not done by game program manipulation but when the bingo in one of the bingo editions of a plurality of gamers is completed, there is no distrust with the supplier supplying the game. All gamers can have a fair chance for the end of the game involved. In addition, since the game is not a game between gamers and game machines, but a plurality of gamers can participate in the game together, a plurality of gamers provides a method and system that can enjoy a game of serious win or lose.

Claims (23)

In the method of providing a game system that can be played by a plurality of gamers in a remote place, 1) receiving data about the gamers at the game network server; And 2) transmitting and receiving graphic data that can simultaneously play slots and bingo games with a remote terminal from the game network server, And a slot game is finished when the bingo is completed horizontally, vertically or diagonally in the bingo plate graphic of the bingo associated with any one of the gamers. The method of claim 1, wherein the steps 1) and 2) are input using a computer connected to the game network server. The method of claim 1, wherein the steps 1) and 2) are performed using a mobile phone that can communicate with the game network server via a wireless base station. The method of claim 1, wherein the bingo version is a graphic in which characters are randomly generated by a central processing unit of a game network server and displayed in the bingo version. 5. The method according to claim 4, wherein after the characters are randomly generated, the arrangement of the characters is set on the bingo board by a command input from a remote terminal to a game network server. The method according to claim 1, wherein the characters of the slot and the characters of the bingo are graphics displayed alternately with respect to adjacent angles in the same rotating disc. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the letters of the bingo consist of alphabets or numbers. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the letters of the bingo consist of an alphabet and numbers in the inner or outer radius portion of the alphabet. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the characters are one with an outer radius within the same angle with respect to the central axis of the rotating disc, wherein these three characters form a set, and wherein the characters within the same radius are within adjacent radii. Graphics that rotate in opposite directions with the characters; And optionally providing a graphic in which the rotation is stopped by the central processing unit of the game network server after a predetermined time has elapsed. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the alphabets and the numbers in the inner or outer radial portion of the alphabet are graphics that rotate in opposite directions; And optionally providing a graphic in which the rotation is stopped by the central processing unit of the game network server after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game system according to claim 10, wherein when the rotation is stopped after the predetermined time has elapsed, the alphabet and the number indicated by the graphic indicator are displayed on the graphic of the bingo board. Way. The method according to claim 1, wherein the data relating to the gamer in step 1) includes identity data and game point data of the gamer. In a game system that can be played by a plurality of gamers in a remote place, A terminal for inputting data relating to the gamer; A game network server for transmitting and receiving graphic data to and from the terminal to simultaneously play a slot and bingo game; And A network for communication connection between the plurality of terminals and the network server, The game system characterized in that the slot game is terminated when the bingo is completed horizontally, vertically or diagonally in the bingo plate graphic of the bingo associated with either gamer. The game system of claim 13, wherein the terminal is a personal computer connected to the game network server. The game system according to claim 13, wherein the terminal is a mobile phone connected to the game network server via a radio base station. The game system according to claim 13, wherein the bingo version is randomly generated by the central processing unit in the game network server and displayed in the graphic of the bingo version. The game system according to claim 16, wherein after the characters are randomly generated, the arrangement of the characters is set on the graphic of the bingo board by a command inputted from the remote terminal to the game network server. . The game system of claim 13, wherein the characters of the slot and the characters of the bingo are graphics displayed alternately with respect to adjacent angles in the same rotating disc. 19. The game system of claim 18, wherein the letters of the bingo consist of alphabets or numbers. 19. The game system of claim 18, wherein the letters of the bingo consist of an alphabet and a number in an inner or outer radius portion of the alphabet. 19. The device of claim 18, wherein the characters are one with an outer radius within the same angle with respect to the central axis of the rotating disc, wherein these three characters form a set, wherein the characters within the same radius are within adjacent radius. Graphics that rotate in opposite directions with the characters; And a graphic in which the rotation is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed by the central processing unit of the game network server. 21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the alphabets and the numbers in the inner or outer radial portion of the alphabet are graphics that rotate in opposite directions; And optionally providing a graphic in which the rotation is stopped by the central processing unit of the game network server after a predetermined time has elapsed. 21. The game system according to claim 20, wherein when the rotation is stopped after the predetermined time has elapsed, the alphabet and the number indicated by the graphic indicator are displayed on the graphic of the bingo board.