TW202100216A - Game system, operation method for game system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

A game system, which is a game system providing a game in which a game medium is used for play by one or more users and a reward according to a result of the play is given to the user(s), has an index specifying unit which specifies an income and expenditure index according to a difference between a used amount corresponding to an amount of the game medium used by the one or more users within a unit period and a given amount corresponding to an amount of the reward given to the one or more users within the unit period, and a settlement processing unit which updates a point owned by a game manager in order to provide the game according to the income and expenditure index.

Description

Game system, operation method and program of game system

This invention is about a game.

Various technologies for operating facilities such as amusement facilities with game devices have been proposed from the past. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for distributing profits between an operator who manages a facility (hereinafter referred to as "manager") and an operator who provides game devices to this manager (hereinafter referred to as "provider"). Specifically, each time a game played by the user is played, a predetermined value is subtracted from the value of the points corresponding to the amount of money that the administrator has paid to the provider in advance. When the value of the points is lower than the predetermined value, the action of the game device is restricted. [Prior Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 5820777

[The problem to be solved by the invention]

However, from the past, for example, amusement media such as tokens are used for games performed by users, and games that give users rewards according to the results of the games are common. Even in the above types of games, it is assumed that there is a structure in which the points of the manager are subtracted every time the play value is used by the user (that is, every time the game is played). However, in the case where a lot of rewards have been given to the user, such as jackpot in a lottery game, even though the manager’s profit is reduced, every time the game played by the user is played, the points are still All are subtracted, and as a result, there is a possibility that the manager’s profit and loss cannot be balanced. [Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to one aspect of the present invention provides the use of amusement media for games performed by more than one user and rewards the one or more users according to the result of the game. The game system of the player’s game includes: an indicator specifying unit that specifies a revenue and expenditure indicator according to the difference between the usage amount and the payout amount, wherein the usage amount and the amount used by the one or more users in the unit period The amount of the amusement media corresponds to the amount of the rewards that have been paid to the one or more users within the unit period; and the settlement processing unit updates the amount of rewards according to the income and expenditure index The manager of the game provides points owned by the game.

An operating method of a game system according to one aspect of the present invention provides a game that uses amusement media to play by more than one user and rewards the more than one user with rewards according to the result of the play The operating method of the game system includes the following steps: designating a revenue and expenditure index based on the difference between the usage amount and the payout amount, wherein the usage amount is the same as the amusement that has been used by the more than one user during the unit period The amount of media corresponds to the number of media, and the amount of pay corresponds to the amount of the rewards that have been paid to the one or more users during the unit period; and the manager who updates the game according to the revenue and expenditure index Provide the points owned by the game.

According to one aspect of the program of the present invention, in order to provide a game that uses amusement media to play by more than one user and rewards the one or more users according to the result of the play, the computer It functions as the following component: an index specifying unit that specifies an income and expenditure index according to the difference between the usage amount and the payout amount, wherein the usage amount and the amusement media that have been used by the one or more users in the unit period Corresponding to the number of, the payout amount corresponds to the number of the rewards that have been paid to the one or more users within the unit period; and the settlement processing unit updates the game’s performance according to the revenue and expenditure index The manager provides the points owned by the game.

The implementation mode of the present invention will be described while referring to the drawings. The implementation types described below include various technically preferable limitations. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the forms exemplified below.

[First Implementation Type] FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a game system 100A according to the first embodiment. The game system 100A of the first embodiment is installed in an amusement facility, for example. The amusement facilities are, for example, amusement facilities such as a game center or a casino, or commercial facilities such as a shopping center. The game system 100A is a computer system that provides games to users (players) U in the amusement facility.

The self-provider Ha provides the game system 100A to the manager Hb of the amusement facility. The provider Ha is an operator who lends or sells the game system 100A to the manager. For example, a manufacturer who manufactures the game system 100A as a business, or an operator who rents the game system 100A purchased from this manufacturer as a business is an example of the provider Ha. The manager Hb is the operator who operates the amusement facilities.

The manager Hb obtains the management card M from the provider Ha when operating the game system 100A provided by the provider Ha. Specifically, the manager Hb purchases the management card M in exchange for payment of the predetermined amount of money. The management card M is a portable recording medium that stores the possession points P. The possessed points P is the value possessed by the manager Hb to make the game device 10 act. The manager Hb can also increase the number of points P stored in the acquired management card M by paying the currency of the provider Ha.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game system 100A of the first embodiment includes a game device 10 and a writing device 20. The game device 10 is a computer system used by the user U to play games. The game device 10 used in an entertainment venue is also called a game machine. The writing device 20 is connected to the game device 10 by wire or wireless, for example. The writing device 20 is a reader/writer that performs reading and writing of data of the management card M. Specifically, the writing device 20 includes a loading and unloading mechanism for loading and unloading the management card M, and an update circuit for updating data stored in the management card M. The loading and unloading mechanism is, for example, a mechanism that inserts or carries the management card M. The writing device 20 of the first embodiment updates the number of points P stored in the management card M. Furthermore, the writing device 20 may be installed in the game device 10. In the structure in which the writing device 20 is installed in the game device 10, a single game device 10 corresponds to the game system 100A.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a specific structure of the game system 100A. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the game device 10 includes a control device 11, a storage device 12, a communication device 13, a display device 14, and an operating device 15. Furthermore, in addition to being realized by a single device, the game device 10 may also be realized by a collection of a plurality of devices formed separately from each other.

The control device 11 is, for example, a single or multiple processors that control various elements of the game device 10. Specifically, by using one or more types such as CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), etc. The processor constitutes the control device 11. The communication device 13 communicates with the writing device 20. The control device 11 can update (change) the points P stored in the management card M by communicating with the writing device 20 through the communication device 13.

The storage device 12 is a single or multiple memories that store programs executed by the control device 11 and various data used by the control device 11. As the storage device 12, a conventional recording medium such as a semiconductor recording medium and a magnetic recording medium, or a combination of multiple recording media is used.

The display device 14 displays an image based on the control performed by the control device 11. As the display device 14, a display panel such as a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display panel is used. The operating device 15 is an input device that accepts instructions from the user U. For example, a plurality of operators operated by the user U, or a touch panel integrated with the display device 14 and detecting the contact made by the user U is used as the operation device 15.

The user U plays the game played by the game device 10 by using the amusement medium owned by the user U. Amusement media is a physical or intangible value media used in games. Physical amusement media are, for example, tokens (metal coins), coins (currency), or tickets. Intangible amusement media are, for example, electronic metal coins, credit values or other numerical data. The number of intangible amusement media is stored as electronic data in a recording medium such as an IC card held by the user U, or a server that can communicate with the game device 10. The use of amusement media can also be referred to as the investment or consumption (or betting) of amusement media.

The user U participates in various activities in the game by using a predetermined number of amusement media, for example. The activities that the user U participates in include, for example, a lottery that randomly selects any one of a plurality of elements, an exploration activity that shows the character of the user U exploring caves, buildings, and other exploration places, or an exploration activity that shows the user U Battle activities where the character competes with other characters, etc.

In addition, the user U receives a reward according to the result of playing the game. Specifically, the number of amusement media according to the result of the play is given to the user U as a reward. For example, in the case where the predetermined conditions in the aforementioned various activities have been established, the user U is given the amount of amusement media according to the number used by the user U as a reward. Furthermore, the amusement medium used by the user U in the game and the amusement medium given to the user U as a reward may be of the same type or different types. For example, in accordance with the result of playing a physical amusement medium such as a used token, an intangible amusement medium such as an electronic metal coin or a credit value is given to the user U.

The user U visiting the amusement facility obtains the amusement medium by paying currency such as cash or electronic money to the manager Hb, and uses the amusement medium in the game played by the game device 10. On the other hand, as mentioned above, the manager Hb obtains the management card M from the provider Ha by paying the currency of the provider Ha, and uses the management card M to provide the game to the user U. As understood from the above description, between the provider Ha and the manager Hb, the profit that the manager Hb has received from the user U is substantially distributed. Through the above-exemplified use, the provider Ha can provide an inexpensive game system 100A to the administrator Hb.

In order to realize the application exemplified above, in the first embodiment, the number of amusement media that has been used in the game device 10 and the number of amusement media that have been paid as rewards in the game device 10 are updated and stored in the first embodiment. The points P possessed by the management card M of the manager Hb.

As shown in FIG. 2, the storage device 12 of the first embodiment stores historical data L and trial calculation data T. The history data L is log data (Log Data) indicating the history of the use of amusement media in the game device 10 and the assigned history. Specifically, the number of amusement media used by any user U is registered in the historical data L each time it is used, and the number of amusement media that has been paid to any user U as a reward is registered in the historical data each time it is paid L.

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of trial calculation data T. The trial data T is a data table used to update the points P stored in the management card M. The trial calculation data T is updated at any time in parallel with the operation of the game device 10. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the trial calculation data T is an arrangement of a plurality of unit data D. Each of the plurality of unit data D corresponds to one unit period Q (Q1, Q2, ...). The unit period Q is a period of a predetermined length (for example, thirty minutes). During the operation period of the game device 10, one unit data D is added to the trial data T every unit period Q. The unit data D that has been reflected in the number of points P owned can also be deleted from the trial data T. In addition, the trial data T may be deleted every predetermined period.

The unit data D corresponding to each unit period Q includes the usage amount X and the payment amount Y. The usage amount X is a numerical value corresponding to the number of amusement media that have been used for playing the game in the unit period Q. Specifically, the usage amount X of the first embodiment is the total value of the number of amusement media used by more than one user U playing the game in the unit period Q. The payout amount Y is a numerical value corresponding to the number of amusement media that have been paid as a reward in the unit period Q. Specifically, the payout amount Y of the first embodiment is the total value of the number of amusement media that have been paid as rewards to one or more users U playing the game in the unit period Q. Roughly speaking, the points P possessed are updated at any time, so that the more the amusement media usage X (that is, the greater the profit of the manager Hb), the less the points P possessed.

In FIG. 3, the total usage amount Σx of the unit data D corresponding to each unit period Q is the total value of the usage amount X in one or more unit periods Q before this unit period Q. That is, the total usage amount Σx in an arbitrary unit period Q is the total value of the usage amount X of this unit period Q and the total usage amount Σx of the immediately preceding unit period Q. Moreover, the total payout amount Σy of the unit data D corresponding to each unit period Q is the total value of the payout amount Y in one or more unit periods Q before the unit period Q. That is, the total payout amount Σy in an arbitrary unit period Q is the total value of the payout amount Y of this unit period Q and the total payout amount Σy of the immediately preceding unit period Q. In addition, the total usage amount Σx and the total payout amount Σy may be omitted from the trial calculation data T.

The income and expenditure index Z of the unit data D corresponding to each unit period Q is a numerical value according to the usage amount X and the payout amount Y in the unit period Q. The income and expenditure index Z of the first embodiment is the difference between the usage amount X and the payment amount Y (Z=X-Y). Therefore, as the usage amount X is larger than the payout amount Y (that is, the profit of the manager Hb is larger), the income and expenditure index Z becomes a larger value. On the other hand, when the amount Y exceeds the usage amount X (Y>X), the income and expenditure index Z becomes a negative number. The income and expenditure index Z is equivalent to the so-called house gain.

The total index Σz corresponding to each unit period Q is the total value of the income and expenditure index Z in one or more unit periods Q before the unit period Q. That is, the total index Σz in an arbitrary unit period Q is the total value of the income and expenditure index Z of this unit period Q and the total index Σz of the immediately preceding unit period Q. Furthermore, the total index Σz may be omitted from the trial calculation data T.

The consumption amount C corresponding to each unit period Q is the amount that should be subtracted from the number of points P stored in the management card M. The consumption C corresponding to each unit period Q is set according to the income and expenditure index Z corresponding to the unit period Q. Specifically, when the income and expenditure index Z of the unit period Q is a non-negative number (positive or zero), the income and expenditure index Z is set as the consumption amount C corresponding to the unit period Q (C=Z). That is, the consumption amount C is subtracted from the number of points P owned by the difference between the usage amount X and the payout amount Y (that is, the amount of profit of the manager Hb). On the other hand, when the income and expenditure index Z for the unit period Q is negative, the consumption C corresponding to the unit period Q is set to zero. The consumption amount C being zero means that the points P stored in the management card M are maintained (that is, not subtracted).

The total consumption amount Σc corresponding to each unit period Q in FIG. 3 is the total value of the consumption amount C in one or more unit periods Q before this unit period Q. That is, the consumption amount C in an arbitrary unit period Q is the total value of the consumption amount C in this unit period Q and the total consumption amount Σc in the immediately preceding unit period Q. The total consumption Σc can also be expressed as the sum of the values subtracted from the points P possessed. Furthermore, the total consumption amount Σc may be omitted from the trial calculation data T.

In the following description, in particular, a unit period Q in which the income and expenditure index Z is a negative number is expressed as a "designated period Q". For example, the unit period Q in which the payout amount Y exceeds the usage amount X is the designated period Q as a result of the payout of many rewards such as the cumulative bet in a lottery game. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the consumption amount C is set to zero during the designated period Q and one or more unit periods Q following the designated period Q. Specifically, the value of the income and expenditure index Z in one or more unit periods Q (hereinafter referred to as the "cumulative value") A of the income and expenditure index Z in the specified period Q until the accumulation continues ∣ Until Z∣, the consumption C in each unit period Q after the designated period Q is set to zero. In the unit period Q in which the consumption C is zero, the number of points P possessed is not deducted. The designated period Q is an example of the "first unit period", and one or more unit periods Q following the designated period Q is an example of the "second unit period".

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of trial calculation data T when the income and expenditure index Z is a negative number. In FIG. 4, it is assumed that the income and expenditure index Z in the unit period Q4 is a negative number "-1000". That is, the unit period Q4 is the designated period Q. The consumption amount C of the owned points P in the designated period Q4 is set to zero. In addition, when the income and expenditure index Z is accumulated for each unit period Q (Q5, Q6, ...) following the designated period Q4, the accumulated value A of the income and expenditure index Z in the unit period Q8 becomes "1100". That is, the cumulative value A of the income and expenditure index Z exceeds the absolute value of the income and expenditure index Z in the specified period Q4 ∣Z∣"1000". Therefore, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the consumption amount C in each unit period Q from the designated period Q4 to the unit period Q7 is set to zero.

The status data F as illustrated in FIG. 4 is information (for example, a flag) that specifies whether the consumption amount C of the owned points P should be set to zero. Specifically, the status data F is set to one when the consumption C to be set is zero, and is set to zero when the consumption C to be set is a positive number according to the income and expenditure index Z. The status data F is stored in the storage device 12.

When the above processing is put in other words, until the total index Σz in each unit period Q following the designated period Q exceeds the total index Σz in the unit period Q immediately before the designated period Q In each unit period Q, the consumption C is maintained at zero. For example, in FIG. 5, because the income and expenditure index Z in the designated period Q4 is "-1000", it is assumed that the total index Σz in the designated period Q4 is set to -300. Because the income and expenditure index Z is a positive number in each unit period Q (Q5, Q6,...) following the designated period Q4, the total index ∑z increases per unit period Q (-300→-200→300→600) . Although the total index ∑z (=600) of the unit period Q7 is lower than the total index ∑z (=700) in the immediately preceding unit period Q3 of the designated period Q4, the total in the immediately following unit period Q8 The index Σz (=800) exceeds the total index Σz (=700) in the unit period Q3. Therefore, the consumption amount C in each unit period Q from the designated period Q4 to the unit period Q7 is set to zero.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the functional structure of the game device 10 in the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the control device 11 of the first embodiment realizes multiple functions (the game control unit 50, the indicator designation unit 51, and the settlement processing unit 52) by executing programs stored in the storage device 12.

The game control unit 50 controls the game played by the user U. Specifically, the game control unit 50 performs various activities in the game in accordance with an instruction from the user U to the operating device 15, for example. In addition, the game control unit 50 displays on the display device 14 a game screen showing the progress of the game.

The index specifying unit 51 calculates the income and expenditure index Z according to the difference between the usage amount X and the payout amount Y. The calculation of the income and expenditure index Z is performed at Q every unit period. The index specifying unit 51 of the first embodiment calculates the income and expenditure index Z by subtracting the amount Y from the usage amount X.

The settlement processing unit 52 updates the number of points P owned in accordance with the income and expenditure index Z calculated by the index specifying unit 51. Specifically, the settlement processing unit 52 updates the number of points P possessed in accordance with the income and expenditure index Z of the unit period Q in each of the plurality of unit periods Q. The settlement processing unit 52 of the first embodiment, by controlling the writing device 20 installed with the management card M, subtracts the consumption amount C according to the income and expenditure index Z from the number of points P stored in the management card M. As explained with reference to Figs. 3 to 5, the index designation unit 51 of the first embodiment forms the basis for the income and expenditure index Z when the income and expenditure index Z is a positive number (even if the amount X exceeds the payable amount Y) Subtract the number of points P owned, and maintain the number of points P owned when the income and expenditure index Z is a negative number (even if the amount X is lower than the payout amount Y).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a specific procedure of a process (hereinafter referred to as "trial calculation process") executed by the control device 11 on the owned points P stored in the management card M. Trial calculation processing is executed for each unit period Q during the operation period of the game device 10. When the trial calculation process is started for one unit period Q, the control device 11 adds the unit data D corresponding to this unit period Q to the trial calculation data T(Sa1). Each element in the unit data D added to the time point of the trial calculation data T is set as an initial value, and is updated by each process illustrated below.

The control device 11 calculates the usage amount X and the payment amount Y (Sa2) in this unit period Q. Specifically, the control device 11 extracts the history of use of amusement media in the unit period Q from the history data L stored in the storage device 12, and calculates the amount of the amusement media in the unit period Q by adding up the number of amusement media based on this history. Usage amount X. In addition, the control device 11 extracts the history of the payout of amusement media in the unit period Q from the historical data L, and calculates the payout amount Y of the amusement media in the unit period Q by adding up the number of amusement media according to the history. In addition, the control device 11 calculates the total usage amount Σx and the total payment amount Σy (Sa3).

The control device 11 (the index designation unit 51) calculates the difference between the usage amount X and the payout amount Y in the unit period Q as the income and expenditure index Z (Sa4) of the unit period Q. In addition, the control device 11 calculates the total index Σz (Sa5).

The control device 11 (settlement processing unit 52) updates the owned points P (Sa6, Sa7) in accordance with the income and expenditure index Z designated by the index designation unit 51. Specifically, the control device 11 executes a process for setting the consumption amount C to be subtracted from the owned points P (hereinafter referred to as "setting process") (Sa6). Then, the control device 11 subtracts the consumption amount C that has been set by the setting process Sa6 from the owned points P (Sa7). Specifically, the control device 11 transmits an instruction to subtract the consumption amount C from the communication device 13 to the writing device 20. The writing device 20 subtracts the consumption amount C from the number of points P possessed in accordance with the instruction from the control device 11.

The control device 11 judges whether or not the owned points P after subtracting the consumption amount C is zero or less (Sa8). When the number of points P possessed is zero or less (Sa8: Yes), the control device 11 restricts the operation of the game device 10 (Sa9). For example, the control device 11 shifts the game system 100A to a state where the game played by the user U is prohibited. On the other hand, when the number of points P possessed exceeds zero (Sa8: No), the action of the game device 10 is not restricted. As understood from the above description, the possessed points P is the value required by the manager Hb in order to provide the game to the user U.

Furthermore, when the number of points P possessed has been reduced to a value lower than a predetermined value, for example, the control device 11 will urge the manager Hb to supplement the points P possessed, or warn the manager Hb of the game device The message that the action of 10 is restricted may be displayed on the display device 14.

In addition, after the number of points P possessed is reduced to less than zero, until a predetermined period has elapsed, the operation of the game device 10 may be permitted. For example, during the retention period after the number of points P possessed is reduced to zero or less until the number of times of play performed by the user U reaches a predetermined threshold, the restriction of the action is retained. During the retention period, when the manager Hb has exchanged the current management card M for a new management card M (that is, the management card M with the remaining points P), or when the manager Hb has given the provider If payment of Ha's currency is used to replenish the points P possessed to the current management card M, the game device 10 can continue to operate.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a specific procedure of the setting process Sa6. In the setting process Sa6, the aforementioned status data F stored in the storage device 12 is used. When the setting process Sa6 is started, the control device 11 determines whether the income and expenditure index Z calculated (Sa4) for the unit period Q is a negative number (Sb1). When the income and expenditure index Z is a non-negative number (Sb1: No), the control device 11 determines whether the status data F is one (Sb2). When the status data F is zero (Sb2: No), the control device 11 sets the income and expenditure index Z as the consumption amount C (Sb3). Therefore, the consumption amount C (Sa7) corresponding to the income and expenditure index Z is subtracted from the possession point P stored in the management card M.

On the other hand, when the income and expenditure index Z is a negative number (Sb1: Yes), the control device 11 sets the consumption C to zero (Sb4). Therefore, the number of points P possessed is not updated (Sa7). The control device 11 sets the status data F to one (Sb5). That is, it changes to a state where the consumption amount C should be set to zero (a state where the number of points P possessed is maintained). The control device 11 sets the absolute value ∣Z∣ of the income and expenditure index Z calculated for the current unit period Q as the target value N (Sb6). The target value N means an excess of the amount Y of the use amount X (that is, the amount of loss of the manager Hb). In addition, the control device 11 initializes the accumulated value A to zero (Sb7). The accumulated value A is the value of the accumulated income and expenditure index Z in one or more unit periods Q following the specified period Q in which the income and expenditure index Z becomes a negative number.

As understood from the above description, in the unit period Q following the designated period Q in which the income and expenditure index Z has become a negative number, the status data F is set to one. When the income and expenditure index Z is a non-negative number (Sb1: No) and the status data F is one (Sb2: Yes), the control device 11 adds the income and expenditure index Z calculated for the current unit period Q to the accumulated value A (Sb8). The control device 11 judges whether the cumulative value A after the addition of the income and expenditure index Z exceeds the target value N (Sb9). That is, it is determined whether the negative amount of the income and expenditure index Z in the nearest designated period Q has been filled by the income and expenditure index Z in one or more unit periods Q immediately after the designated period Q.

When the accumulated value A exceeds the target value N (Sb9: Yes), the control device 11 sets the consumption amount C to the difference between the accumulated value A and the target value N (C=A-N) (Sb10). That is, the cumulative value A of the income and expenditure index Z in one or more unit periods Q following the specified period Q by the negative income and expenditure index Z in the designated period Q is set as the consumption amount C . For example, the consumption amount C of the unit period Q8 in FIG. 4 is set to a value (=100) obtained by subtracting the target value N (=∣Z∣=1000) from the cumulative value A (=1100). When the consumption amount C is set by the above steps, the control device 11 sets the state data F to zero (Sb11). Therefore, in each subsequent unit period Q (for example, after unit period Q8 in FIG. 4), the consumption amount C according to the income and expenditure index Z is subtracted from the number of points P owned.

On the other hand, when the cumulative value A is lower than the target value N (Sb9: No), the cumulative value A of the income and expenditure index Z in one or more unit periods Q following the designated period Q means that the cumulative value A has not reached this value. Specify the income and expenditure index Z in the period Q. Therefore, when the accumulated value A is lower than the target value N (Sb9: No), the control device 11 sets the consumption amount C related to the current unit period Q to zero (Sb12). As understood from the above description, the settlement processing unit 52 of the first embodiment type, when the income and expenditure index Z in the designated period Q is a negative number, to one or more unit periods Q following the designated period Q Until the cumulative value A of the income and expenditure index Z reaches the absolute value ∣Z∣ of the income and expenditure index Z in the specified period Q, the number of points P owned is maintained.

When the consumption amount C is calculated by the above processing, the control device 11 calculates the total consumption amount Σc (Sb13). Specifically, the control device 11 adds the consumption amount C in the current unit period Q to the total consumption amount Σc in the immediately preceding unit period Q. The specific steps of the setting process Sa6 are as described above.

As described above, in the first embodiment, according to the income and expenditure index Z corresponding to the difference between the usage amount X of the amusement media in the unit period Q and the amount Y of the amusement media in the unit period Q To update the number of points P you have. Therefore, compared with a structure in which the number of points P owned is updated only in accordance with the amount of use X of amusement media, there is an advantage that it is easier to maintain the balance of the manager Hb's profit and loss. In addition, compared with a structure in which the number of points P possessed is updated every time amusement media is used or whenever rewards are given, the frequency of updating the number of points P possessed is reduced. Therefore, there is also an advantage of reducing the load of the process of updating the number of points P owned.

In the first embodiment, since the possessed points P are stored in the management card M installed in the writing device 20, the update of the possessed points P does not require communication with other devices via a communication network, for example. Therefore, for example, even in an environment where a communication network cannot be used, there is an advantage of being able to update the possessed points P according to the situation of the game device 10.

In the first implementation type, the income and expenditure index Z is calculated every unit period Q and the number of points P owned is updated every unit period Q. Therefore, the difference between the usage amount X and the payout amount Y in the unit period Q can be reflected in the number of points P possessed at any time per unit period Q. In addition, since the owned points P are updated every unit period Q, there is also an advantage that the usage amount X and the payout amount Y already reflected in the owned points P need not be maintained in the storage device 12.

Furthermore, when the payout amount Y exceeds the usage amount X, it is also assumed that there is a structure in which the number of points P owned is increased in accordance with the income and expenditure index Z. However, if an increase in the possessed points P is allowed, there is a possibility that the manager Hb will arbitrarily increase the possessed points P stored in the management card M and other fraudulent acts may occur. In the first implementation type, when the income and expenditure index Z is a non-negative number, the number of points P owned is subtracted according to the income and expenditure index Z, and when the income and expenditure index Z is a negative number, by setting consumption The amount C is zero to maintain the number of points P possessed. That is, even when the payout amount Y exceeds the usage amount X, the number of points P possessed is not increased. Therefore, the aforementioned improper behavior can be suppressed.

Also, when the income and expenditure index Z is a negative number, the cumulative value A of the income and expenditure index Z in one or more unit periods Q following the designated period Q reaches the absolute value of the income and expenditure index Z in the designated period Q Up to ∣Z∣, maintain the number of points P. Although the payout amount Y exceeds the used amount X (that is, the manager Hb has a small profit), it is possible to prevent the situation in which the number of points P possessed is excessively reduced. That is, the number of points P possessed is not allowed to increase, and the number of points P possessed can be appropriately updated according to the size of the usage amount X and the payout amount Y.

[Second Implementation Type] The second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, for elements having the same functions as those of the first embodiment in the various types illustrated below, the symbols used in the description of the first embodiment are appropriated, and detailed descriptions are appropriately omitted.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the structure of the game system 100B in the second embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the game system 100B of the second embodiment includes a game device 10 and a management device 30. The game device 10 is provided from the provider Ha to the manager Hb of the amusement facility, and provides the game to the user U of the same type as the first embodiment. The management device 30 is a server device operated by the provider Ha or other operators. The game device 10 and the management device 30 can communicate with each other via a communication network 200 such as the Internet. Specifically, the communication device 13 of the game device 10 communicates with the management device 30 through the communication network 200. In the second embodiment, the writing device 20 of the first embodiment is omitted.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a specific structure of the management device 30. As illustrated in FIG. 10, the management device 30 includes a control device 31, a storage device 32, and a communication device 33. Furthermore, in addition to being realized by a single device, the management device 30 may also be realized by a collection of a plurality of devices formed separately from each other.

The control device 31 is, for example, a single or multiple processors that control various elements of the management device 30. Specifically, the control device 31 is constituted by one or more types of processors such as CPU, GPU, DSP, FPGA, or ASIC. The communication device 33 communicates with the game device 10 through the communication network 200.

The storage device 32 is a single or multiple memories that store programs executed by the control device 31 and various data used by the control device 31. As the storage device 32, a conventional recording medium such as a semiconductor recording medium and a magnetic recording medium, or a combination of multiple recording media is used.

The storage device 32 stores the number of points P possessed, historical data L, and trial data T. Like the first embodiment, the possessed points P is the value possessed by the manager Hb to make the game device 10 act. For example, the manager Hb can obtain a predetermined amount of the possessed points P by paying a predetermined amount of currency such as cash or electronic money to the provider Ha.

Like the first embodiment, the history data L is log data indicating the history of the use and grant of amusement media in the game device 10. The history data L is updated at any time in parallel with the actions of the game device 10. Specifically, the number of amusement media that the user U has used and the number of amusement media that have been given to the user U are sequentially sent from the game device 10 to the management device 30, and each amount is registered in the historical data L. Similar to the first embodiment, the trial data T is a data table used to update the number of points P possessed. That is, the trial calculation data T is a data table in which a plurality of numerical values including the income and expenditure index Z, the consumption amount C, and the total consumption amount Σc are registered per unit period Q.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating the functional structure of the management device 30 in the second embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the control device 31 of the management device 30 executes a program stored in the storage device 32 to realize a plurality of functions (the index specifying unit 51 and the settlement processing unit 52). The functions of the index specifying unit 51 and the settlement processing unit 52 are the same as those of the first embodiment. That is, the index specifying unit 51 calculates the income and expenditure index Z according to the difference between the usage amount X and the payout amount Y. In addition, the settlement processing unit 52 updates the number of points P possessed in accordance with the income and expenditure index Z calculated by the index specifying unit 51. The settlement processing unit 52 of the second embodiment updates the number of points P stored in the storage device 32 according to the income and expenditure index Z. The game device 10 is not provided with the index specifying unit 51 and the settlement processing unit 52.

The control device 31 of the management device 30 executes the trial calculation process of FIG. 12. For example, the trial calculation process is started together with the activation of the management device 30. When the trial calculation process is started, the control device 31 waits until the unit period Q elapses (Sc1: No). When the unit period Q has elapsed (Sc1: Yes), the control device 31 adds the unit data D corresponding to the unit period Q to the trial calculation data T(Sa1). Also, the control device 31 calculates a plurality of numerical values registered in the trial calculation data T (amount of use X, amount of payment Y, total amount of use Σx, total amount of payment Σy, income and expenditure index Z, Total index ∑z, consumption C, and total consumption ∑c) (Sa2~Sa6).

When the above processing is executed, the control device 31 determines whether a predetermined period has passed (Sc2). The predetermined period is a period (for example, one month) of a predetermined length including a plurality of unit periods Q. In the case where the predetermined period has not elapsed (Sc2: No), the control device 31 transfers the process to step Sc1, and executes the plurality of units registered in the trial calculation data T for the unit period Q immediately after the unit period Q in which the processing is completed Numerical calculation (Sc1, Sa1~Sa6). On the other hand, when the predetermined period has passed (Sc2: Yes), the control device 31 subtracts the total consumption amount calculated for the last unit period Q of the predetermined period from the number of points P stored in the storage device 32 ∑c(Sc3). For example, when it is assumed that the predetermined period is formed by fifteen unit periods Q from the unit period Q1 to the unit period Q15 in FIG. 3, the control device 31 subtracts the unit period Q15 from the number of points P possessed. The calculated total consumption Σc "2300".

As described above, in the first embodiment, the calculation of the usage amount X and the payout amount Y (Sa2) and the update of the number of points P owned (Sa7) are performed every unit period Q. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the calculation (Sa2) of the usage amount X and the payout amount Y is performed every unit period Q, and the update of the number of points P owned (Sc3) is performed every predetermined period , This predetermined period includes multiple unit periods Q.

In the second embodiment, the same effect as the first embodiment is also achieved. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, since the points P possessed are stored in the storage device 32 of the management device 30 that can communicate with the game device 10 through the communication network 200, there is a so-called no need to store the points P possessed. For managing the advantages of the card M or the storage device 12 of the game device 10.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the number of points P possessed is updated every predetermined period, and the predetermined period includes a plurality of unit periods Q. That is, there is no need to update the number of points P possessed every unit period Q. Therefore, the load of the process of updating the number of owned points P is reduced.

Furthermore, in the configuration in which the control device 11 calculates the total consumption Σc every predetermined period, the process (Sc3) of subtracting the total consumption Σc from the owned points P may be omitted. The total consumption amount Σc is equivalent to the amount that should be paid from the manager Hb to the provider Ha within the predetermined period (the amount of money requested from the provider Ha to the manager Hb). Therefore, after a predetermined period has elapsed, the manager Hb may postpone the payment of the money corresponding to the total consumption amount Σc to the provider Ha. Furthermore, when the manager Hb delays the payment of currency, the total consumption Σc is equivalent to the number of points P possessed.

[Modifications] The various aspects illustrated above can be variously modified. Examples of specific modifications that can be applied to each of the aforementioned aspects are shown below. As long as they are not contradictory to each other, two or more aspects selected from the following examples may be combined.

(1) In each of the foregoing aspects, although all of the amusement media that the user U has used in the unit period Q is taken as the usage amount X, the amount of the amusement media that has been given to the user U in the unit period Q All are given as the amount Y, but the method of trial calculation of the amount of use X and the amount Y is not limited to the above example. For example, the amount of a part of the amusement media that the user U has used (for example, the amusement media that has been used in a predetermined activity in the game) may be used as the usage amount X for trial calculation. As understood from the above example, the usage amount X is collectively expressed as a numerical value corresponding to the number of amusement media that has been used in the game. In addition, the amount of a part of the amusement media that has been given to the user U (for example, amusement media that has been given in a designated event in the game) may be tentatively calculated as the payout amount Y. As understood from the above example, the payout amount Y is collectively expressed as a numerical value corresponding to the amount of rewards payable in accordance with the play of the game.

(2) In each of the foregoing aspects, although the structure does not allow the increase in the number of points P possessed is exemplified, the increase in the number of points P possessed may be allowed. For example, when the income and expenditure index Z is a negative number, the settlement processing unit 52 may add a numerical value according to the absolute value ∣Z∣ of the income and expenditure index Z to the number of points P possessed.

(3) In each of the foregoing aspects, although the difference between the usage amount X and the payment amount Y is calculated as the income and expenditure index Z, the method of calculating the income and expenditure index Z is not limited to the above example. For example, the income and expenditure index Z may be calculated by multiplying the difference between the usage amount X and the payment amount Y by a predetermined coefficient. Also, for example, the ratio (Y/X) of the amount Y to the usage amount X may be calculated as the income and expenditure index Z.

(4) In each of the foregoing aspects, although the difference between the usage amount X and the payment amount Y is calculated as the income and expenditure index Z, the method of specifying the income and expenditure index Z is not limited to the above examples. For example, the index specifying unit 51 may use a table in which the usage amount X and the payment amount Y correspond to the income and expenditure index Z, and search for the income and expenditure index Z corresponding to the usage amount X and the payment amount Y of the unit period Q. As understood from the above description, the index specifying unit 51 is collectively expressed as an element that specifies the revenue and expenditure index Z.

(5) In a situation where a plurality of game devices 10 are installed, the management card M may be shared among the plurality of game devices 10. However, the management card M may be dedicated to the designated game device 10. In addition, for example, a management card M is prepared for each type of game device 10, and each type of game device 10 is also assumed to have a structure in which a management card M corresponding to this type is dedicated. In addition, the types of games may be distinguished by the types of games such as music games, and the types of games may be distinguished by titles even if they are the same type. In addition, in a structure in which a plurality of management cards M can be used in one game device 10, even when the points P possessed by one management card M has become zero, the manager Hb can use the management of the other party. Card M continues to provide the game.

(6) Although the income and expenditure index Z is set as the consumption C (C=Z) when the income and expenditure index Z is a non-negative number, the relationship between the income and expenditure index Z and the consumption C is not limited to the above example. For example, the consumption C may be calculated by multiplying the income and expenditure index Z by a predetermined coefficient.

(7) In each of the foregoing aspects, although the user U is given reward to the amusement medium, the type of reward given to the user U is not limited to the amusement medium. That is, the reward given to the user U need not be the media used in the game.

(8) In the first embodiment of storing the number of points P possessed in the management card M, as in the second embodiment, the number of points P possessed is also updated for each predetermined period including a plurality of unit periods Q can. Moreover, in the second embodiment of storing the points P possessed in the management device 30, as in the first embodiment, the number of points P possessed may be updated every unit period Q.

(9) In the second embodiment, although the income and expenditure index Z is calculated every unit period Q has elapsed, the control device 31 calculates the income and expenditure index Z for each unit period Q when the predetermined period has passed (Sc2: Yes) It can be. The same applies to the consumption amount C and the total consumption amount Σc, and the control device 31 may perform calculations at the stage when the predetermined period has passed.

(10) In the first embodiment, although the structure of the game device 10 is exemplified to install the function of updating the points P possessed (the indicator designation unit 51 and the settlement processing unit 52), it will be installed to update the points P possessed The functional processing unit can also be added to the game device 10.

(11) In the first embodiment, the provider Ha may also collect the management card M whose points P has been reduced to below zero. The management card M collected by the provider Ha may store, for example, historical data L or trial data T. The manager Hb may discard the management card M whose points P has been reduced to below zero.

(12) The functions of the game system 100 (100A, 100B) according to the aforementioned various aspects are realized by the coordinated action of the control device 11 or the control device 31 and the program. The program can be provided and installed on the computer in a state of being stored in a computer-readable recording medium. Although the recording medium is, for example, a non-transitory (non-transitory) recording medium, preferably an optical recording medium (optical disc) such as a CD-ROM, but it also includes any conventionally known semiconductor recording media or magnetic recording media. Form of recording media. Furthermore, non-transitory recording media include any recording media other than transitory, propagating signals, and volatile recording media are not excluded. In addition, in the structure where the distribution device distributes the program through the communication network, the storage device for storing the program in the distribution device is equivalent to the aforementioned non-temporary recording medium.

[Note] From the above description, the preferred aspects of the present invention can be grasped as follows, for example. In addition, in order to facilitate the understanding of each aspect, in the following, although the symbols of the drawings are described together in parentheses for convenience, it does not mean that the present invention is limited to the illustrated aspect.

[Note 1] The game system (100A, 100B) according to one aspect of the present invention (Note 1) provides the use of amusement media for games performed by more than one user (U) and rewards according to the results of the games The game system (100A, 100B) of the game of the one or more users (U) includes: an index specifying unit (51) that specifies an income and expenditure index according to the difference between the usage amount (X) and the payout amount (Y) (Z), wherein the usage amount (X) corresponds to the number of the amusement media that has been used by the one or more users (U) in the unit period (Q), and the grant amount (Y) corresponds to In the unit period (Q), the amount of the remuneration that has been given to the one or more users (U) corresponds to the number; and the settlement processing unit (52) updates the remuneration according to the income and expenditure index (Z) The manager (Hb) of the game provides points (P) owned by the game. In the above aspect, according to the income and expenditure corresponding to the difference between the amount of amusement media used in the unit period (Q) (X) and the amount of reward (Y) in the unit period (Q) The indicator (Z) is used to update the number of points (P) required to provide the game played by the manager (Hb). Therefore, compared with the structure in which the points (P) are updated only in accordance with the usage (X) of the amusement media, there is an advantage that it is easier to maintain the balance of the manager (Hb)'s profit and loss.

The content of the reward given to the user (U) is arbitrary. For example, rewards are given to the user (U) with amusement media of the same type or a different type as the amusement media used by the user (U). However, the reward is not limited to the amusement media that the user (U) can use for play.

The "unit period (Q)" is, for example, a period of a predetermined length. Furthermore, the designation of the income and expenditure index (Z) by the index designation unit (51) and the update of the points (P) by the settlement processing unit (52) are performed in one unit period (Q) It may be executed, or it may be executed in each of multiple unit periods (Q). In the structure in which the designation of the income and expenditure index (Z) and the update of the points (P) are performed every unit period (Q), the difference in the time length of each unit period (Q) is irrelevant.

The "usage amount (X)" is, for example, the number of amusement media that have been used in a unit period (Q). That is, the total number of amusement media used by one or more users (U) in the game during the unit period (Q) is a typical example of "usage (X)". However, a numerical value calculated by a predetermined calculation (for example, a predetermined coefficient multiplication) on the number of amusement media used in the unit period (Q) may be used as the "usage amount (X)".

Similarly, "amount of payment (Y)" is, for example, the amount of payment that has been paid in a unit period (Q). That is, the total amount of rewards that have been paid to one or more users (U) in the unit period (Q) is a typical example of "amount of payment (Y)". However, a numerical value calculated by a predetermined calculation (for example, multiplication of a predetermined coefficient) on the amount of rewards paid in the unit period (Q) may be used as the "payment amount (Y)".

"Income and Expenditure Index (Z)" is typically the difference between the amount used (X) and the amount (Y), but it will be a value specified by a predetermined calculation for the difference (for example, multiplication of a predetermined coefficient) It can also be used as "revenue and expenditure index (Z)"

The specific method for updating the points (P) in accordance with the income and expenditure index (Z) is arbitrary. For example, suppose that when the amount of use (X) is more than the amount (Y), the income and expenditure index (Z) is subtracted from the point (P), and the amount (Y) is compared with the amount of use (X). If there are many ), the income and expenditure index (Z) is added to the point (P) structure. However, the processing of "update points (P) according to the income and expenditure index (Z)" is not limited to the addition or subtraction of the income and expenditure index (Z). In addition, only one of the increase and the decrease may be changed for the point (P).

The specific content of the processing of the designated income and expenditure index (Z) is arbitrary. A typical example of "designation" is the process of calculating the income and expenditure index (Z) from the use amount (X) and the amount (Y), but for example, the self-use amount (X) and the amount (Y) and the income and expenditure index ( Z) The processing of searching the income and expenditure index (Z) corresponding to the table is also included in the concept of "designation".

[Note 2] The game system (100A) according to the specific example of Note 1 (Note 2), further comprising: a game device (10) that provides the game; and a writing device (20) connected to or installed in the game device (10) Wherein the game device (10) is equipped with the index specifying unit (51) and the settlement processing unit (52); and the settlement processing unit (52) is updated and stored in accordance with the revenue and expenditure index (Z) The points (P) of the portable recording medium (M) installed in the writing device (20). In the above aspect, because the points (P) are stored in the recording medium (M), the recording medium (M) is installed in the writing device (20) connected or installed in the game device (10), so there is a so-called The point (P) update does not require the advantage of communicating with other devices through, for example, a communication network.

Although a typical example of the "portable recording medium (M)" is an IC card, the specific type of the recording medium (M) is arbitrary. In addition, the recording medium (M) may be a medium that can repeatedly increase (add value) the points (P), or may not allow the increase of the points (P).

[Note 3] The game system (100B) according to the specific example of Note 1 (Note 3) includes: a game device (10) that provides the game; and a management device (30) that can communicate with the game device (10) via a communication network (200) 10) Communication; wherein the management device (30) is provided with the index specifying unit (51), the settlement processing unit (52), and a storage device (32) for storing the points (P); and the The settlement processing unit (52) updates the points (P) stored in the storage device (32) in accordance with the income and expenditure index (Z). In the above aspect, because the points (P) are stored in the storage device (32) of the management device (30) that can communicate with the game device (10) through the communication network (200), there is a so-called no need to store points (P) Advantages of the game device (10).

[Note 4] In the specific example of any one of Note 1 to Note 3 (Note 4), the indicator designation section (51) designates the income for each of a plurality of unit periods (Q) including the unit period (Q). Support index (Z).

[Note 5] In the specific example of Note 4 (Note 5), the settlement processing unit (52) for each of the plurality of unit periods (Q) according to the income and expenditure indicators that have been specified for the unit period (Q) (Z) to update the points (P). In the above aspect, the income and expenditure index (Z) is designated per unit period (Q), and the points (P) are updated per unit period (Q). Therefore, the income and expenditure index (Z) according to the difference between the usage amount (X) and the payment amount (Y) in the unit period (Q) can be reflected in the points (P) at any time per unit period (Q). In addition, since the points (P) are updated every unit period (Q), there is also an advantage that there is no need to maintain the usage (X) and the payout (Y) reflected in the points (P).

[Note 6] In the specific example of Note 4 (Note 6), the settlement processing section (52) updates the points (P) every predetermined period, wherein the predetermined period includes the plurality of unit periods (Q). In the above aspect, the points (P) are updated for each predetermined period including a plurality of unit periods (Q). That is, there is no need to update the points (P) every unit period (Q). Therefore, the load of the process of updating the points (P) is reduced.

[Note 7] In the specific example of any one of Note 1 to Note 6 (Note 7), the settlement processing unit (52), when the usage amount (X) exceeds the pay amount (Y), causes the The number of points (P) is reduced in accordance with the income and expenditure index (Z).

[Note 8] In the specific example of Note 7 (Note 8), when the usage amount (X) is lower than the payout amount (Y), the settlement processing unit (52) sets the points (P) according to The income and expenditure index (Z) increases.

[Note 9] In the specific example of Note 7 (Note 9), the settlement processing unit (52) maintains the points (P) when the usage amount (X) is lower than the payout amount (Y). In the above aspect, the number of points (P) is maintained when the usage amount (X) is lower than the application amount (Y). That is, no increase in points (P) is allowed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the manager (Hb) from increasing the number of points (P) illegally.

[Note 10] In the specific example of Note 5 (Note 10), the plurality of unit periods include a first unit period (Q) and one or more second unit periods (Q) following the first unit period (Q); And the settlement processing unit (52), when the usage amount (X) in the first unit period (Q) is lower than the payout amount (Y), to the one or more second units The cumulative value (A) of the difference between the usage amount (X) and the amount (Y) in the period (Q) reaches the usage amount (X) in the first unit period (Q) The number of points (P) is maintained up to the absolute value of the difference value from the amount (Y). According to the above aspect, it is possible to appropriately update the points (P) in accordance with the size of the usage amount (X) and the payout amount (Y) while prohibiting the increase of the points (P).

[Note 11] The operation method of the game system (100A, 100B) according to one aspect of the present invention (note 11) is to provide the use of amusement media for games performed by more than one user (U) and to give the result of the game The method of operation of the game system (100A, 100B) of the game where the rewards of said more than one user (U) are paid includes the following steps: Specify the income and expenditure according to the difference between the usage amount (X) and the payout amount (Y) An index (Z), wherein the usage amount (X) corresponds to the number of the amusement media that has been used by the one or more users (U) in the unit period (Q), and the grant amount (Y) Corresponding to the number of the rewards that have been given to the one or more users (U) in the unit period (Q); and the manager of the game is updated according to the income and expenditure index (Z) ( Hb) To provide the points (P) owned by the game.

[Note 12] According to the program of one aspect of the present invention (note 12), in order to provide the use of amusement media in a game performed by more than one user (U), and reward the more than one user according to the result of the game The game of the player (U), and the computer functions as the following components: the index specifying section (51) specifies the income and expenditure index (Z) according to the difference between the usage amount (X) and the payout amount (Y), wherein The usage amount (X) corresponds to the number of the amusement media used by the one or more users (U) in the unit period (Q), and the payout amount (Y) corresponds to the number of the amusement media used in the unit period (Q). ) Corresponds to the number of the rewards that have been given to the one or more users (U); and the settlement processing unit (52) updates the game manager (Hb) according to the revenue and expenditure index (Z) ) To provide points (P) owned by the game.

100A, 100B: game system 200: Communication network 10: Gaming device 11: Control device 12: storage device 13: Communication device 14: display device 15: Operating device 20: Write device 30: Management device 31: control device 32: storage device 33: Communication device 50: Game Control Department 51: Indicator Designation Department 52: Settlement Processing Department M: Management card Ha: provider Hb: Manager U: User A: Cumulative value C: Consumption D: Unit data F: Status data L: historical data N: target value P: Points owned Q, Q1~Q15: unit period Sa1~Sa9, Sb1~Sb13, Sc1~Sc3: steps T: trial data X: Usage Y: Give amount Z: income and expenditure indicators ∑c: Total consumption ∑x: Total usage ∑y: Total amount given ∑z: Total indicator

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the schematic structure of the game system of the first embodiment; Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating the structure of the game system; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of trial calculation data; Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram of trial calculation data when the income and expenditure indicators are negative; Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of trial calculation data when the income and expenditure indicators are negative; FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the functional structure of the game device; FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating specific steps of trial calculation processing; FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating specific steps of setting processing; FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating the schematic structure of the game system of the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating the structure of the management device; FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating the functional structure of the management device; and Fig. 12 is a flowchart illustrating specific steps of trial calculation processing in the second embodiment.

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A game system is a game system that provides a game played by more than one user using amusement media and rewards the one or more users with rewards according to the result of the play, and includes: The index specifying unit specifies an income and expenditure index according to the difference between the usage amount and the payout amount, wherein the usage amount corresponds to the number of the amusement media that has been used by the one or more users in a unit period, the The amount paid corresponds to the amount of the rewards that have been paid to the one or more users during the unit period; and The settlement processing unit updates the points owned by the game manager in order to provide the game according to the income and expenditure index. The game system as described in claim 1, further equipped with: A game device that provides the game; and A writing device connected to or installed in the game device; wherein The game device includes the indicator specifying unit and the settlement processing unit; and The settlement processing unit updates the points stored in the portable recording medium installed in the writing device according to the income and expenditure index. The game system according to claim 1, including: A game device that provides the game; and The management device can communicate with the game device via a communication network; wherein The management device includes the index designation unit, the settlement processing unit, and a storage device that stores the points; and The settlement processing unit updates the points stored in the storage device in accordance with the income and expenditure index. The game system according to any one of claim 1 to claim 3, wherein the index specifying section specifies the income and expenditure index for each of a plurality of unit periods including the unit period. The game system according to claim 4, wherein the settlement processing section updates the points for each of the plurality of unit periods in accordance with the income and expenditure indicators specified for the unit period. The game system according to claim 4, wherein the settlement processing section updates the points every predetermined period, wherein the predetermined period includes the plurality of unit periods. The game system according to any one of claim 1 to claim 6, wherein the settlement processing unit reduces the number of points according to the income and expenditure index when the usage amount exceeds the payout amount . The game system according to claim 7, wherein the settlement processing unit increases the number of points in accordance with the income and expenditure index when the usage amount is lower than the payout amount. The game system according to claim 7, wherein the settlement processing unit maintains the points when the usage amount is lower than the payout amount. The game system according to claim 5, wherein The multiple unit periods include a first unit period and one or more second unit periods following the first unit period; and In the case where the usage amount in the first unit period is lower than the payout amount, the settlement processing unit may change the usage amount in the first or more second unit periods to the The points are maintained until the cumulative value of the difference in the payout reaches the absolute value of the difference between the usage and the pay in the first unit period. A method for operating a game system is to provide an operating method for a game system that uses amusement media in a game played by more than one user and rewards the more than one user with rewards according to the result of the game, It includes the following steps: Specify a revenue and expenditure index based on the difference between the usage amount and the payout amount, wherein the usage amount corresponds to the number of the amusement media that has been used by the one or more users in a unit period, and the payout amount corresponds to Corresponding to the amount of the remuneration given to the one or more users during the unit period; and According to the revenue and expenditure index, the manager of the game is updated to provide the points possessed by the game. A program for providing a game that uses amusement media to play by more than one user and rewards the one or more users according to the result of the play, and makes a computer function as the following components: The index specifying unit specifies an income and expenditure index according to the difference between the usage amount and the payout amount, wherein the usage amount corresponds to the number of the amusement media that has been used by the one or more users in a unit period, the The amount paid corresponds to the amount of the rewards that have been paid to the one or more users during the unit period; and The settlement processing unit updates the points owned by the game manager in order to provide the game according to the income and expenditure index.

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