WO2008018173A1

WO2008018173A1 - Game system and game system control method

Info

Publication number: WO2008018173A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/000841
Authority: WO
Inventors: Makoto Osaki; Taku Kihara; Takayuki Haneda; Ryo Sato; Takeshi Yamanouchi; Takayuki Muramatsu; Yutaka Sakai; Tsuguharu Nagasawa; Kota Matsumoto; Junichi Yamanaka; Kazuya Morita
Original assignee: Sega Corporation
Priority date: 2006-08-06
Filing date: 2007-08-06
Publication date: 2008-02-14
Also published as: CN101484223B; JP5515291B2; CN101484223A; JPWO2008018173A1

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To reduce a load on a shop staff, smoothly and effectively perform an event, and facilitate a game device used in the event and distribution of the other game devices. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A plurality of game devices are connected to a shot server, a terminal, and a live television LTM via a network NW. Each of the game devices includes a card reader/writer (RW1) capable of reading and writing an IC card (IC1) owned by a user. The terminal includes an IC card (IC1) and a card reader/writer (RW2) capable of reading and writing staff-dedicated card IC2. The shop server controls and manages each of the game devices and manages information on the IC card (IC1) read from the card reader/writer (RW1, RW2). The terminal transmits information on the IC card (IC1, IC2) to the shop server and operates the shop server by an input from the operation input unit.

Description

Specification

GAME SYSTEM AND GAME SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a game system in which a plurality of game devices are connected via a network, and

It relates to the control method.

Background art

[0002] In a game system, an event of a battle between users by a plurality of game devices, for example,

Tournaments, etc., which are important factors in improving gaming machine sales.

[0003] Conventionally, gathering users in the installation store to perform events such as tournament battles (winning battles)

The store clerk manually grasps and manages the battle combinations and order, and the burden on the store clerk is significant.

Yes, it is not easy to conduct events efficiently and smoothly.

The distribution of the game device and other game devices is also very complicated.

Therefore, in the game systems described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, combinations of battles based on the winning and losing results

Is set automatically.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 0-7-0 5 9 94 4

[0005] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent No. 3 2 7 1 0 30

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0006] In the game systems of Patent Documents 1 and 2, a game device used for an event and Other games

The clerk manually distributes the game devices used for the system, and the processing and management are extremely complicated.

Met. For this reason, it was not possible to expect a sufficient improvement in sales.

[0007] The present invention was devised to solve such conventional problems, and reduces the burden on the store clerk.

While implementing events efficiently and smoothly, game devices used for events and others

It is an object to facilitate the distribution of game devices.

Means for solving the problem

[0008] The present invention is a game system in which a plurality of game devices are connected via a network.

A game connected to the network and performing an event from the game device

A game device designating means for designating a device; and a BIJ language event connected to the network

First discriminating means for discriminating users participating in the game, and provided in the game device,

At this time, the user who uses the game device specified by the game device specifying means is determined.

A separate second discriminating means, connected to the network, and by the first and second discriminating means.

Event while identifying the user identified by the user and the game device used by the user

And event setting means for setting.

As a result, the event can be carried out efficiently and smoothly while reducing the burden on the store clerk.

Can easily distribute game devices used for Ben and other game devices The

[0009] In the game system according to the present invention, the first discrimination means and the second discrimination means are, for example,

For example, it is a reading means that can read the ID card held by the user.

[0010] In the game system according to the present invention, the game device designating means and the first discriminating means.

The stage is provided in a terminal connected to the network, and the terminal includes the first

The ID card can be rewritten by the discrimination means. This makes the terminal I

It can be used in combination with D-force rewrite processing and processing for events.

[001 1] The game system according to the present invention is connected to the network, and the game device finger

When a game device used for a game other than an event is specified

A game device use restriction means for restricting the use of the game device to games other than events.

Prepare for them. This allows game devices to be flexibly allocated to events and other games

Can do.

[0012] A game system according to the present invention is connected to the network, and the game device designation hand

According to the stage, when the designation of the game device is changed during the event, the change is made.

The game device further includes re-execution means for executing the event again.

As a result, the game apparatus can be used more flexibly.

[0013] The present invention provides a plurality of game devices and a network for the plurality of game devices. Connected through

A game control method for a game system equipped with a supported game, comprising:

A game device that is connected to the game device and that designates a game device to perform an event from among the game devices.

A device designation step, connected to the network and participating in the event.

A first discrimination step for discriminating between the game device and the game device;

Determining the user who uses the game device specified by the game device specifying means;

2 determining step, connected to the network, and by the first and second determining means

An event is set while identifying the identified user and the game device used by the user.

And an event setting step for determining.

This makes it easy to distribute the game device used for Ben and other game devices.

The present invention executes a first game and a second game for executing the first game a plurality of times.

A plurality of game devices, and a control device that causes the plurality of game devices to execute the second game;

Are connected in a communicable manner, wherein the control device is configured to connect the plurality of game devices.

Game device identification information storage means for storing the device identification information, and a game player input game player identification information. A plurality of player identification information input means and a plurality of identification information of the player input to the identification information input means

Player identification information storage means to be stored, and operation to generate an operation signal in accordance with the player's operation input

In response to the operation signal generated by the signal generation means and the operation signal generation means,

Select game device identification information from one or more game device identification information storage means

Selection means; and identification information of each player stored in the player identification information storage means;

, Continuously

Correspondence information generator that generates association information that associates each game of multiple games

And assigning the association information to the identification information of the selected game device,

Game schedule information generating means for generating joule information, and information on the plurality of game devices

When a request for transmitting the association information is received from any game device, the identification of the game device

Association information search means for searching for the association information assigned to the information, and the association

When the assigned association information is retrieved by the information retrieval means, the association information

Association information transmitting means for transmitting information to the game device that has output the transmission request, and

When the game device that has output the transmission request receives the assigned association information

And executing the second game based on the assigned association information, and If the received association information is not received, the first game is executed.

The invention's effect

[0015] According to the present invention, the event is efficiently and smoothly performed while reducing the burden on the store clerk.

This makes it easy to distribute the game device used for the event to other game devices.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Next, an embodiment of a game system and a game system control method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

And explain.

Example

[0017] [Game system]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a game system according to the present invention, and FIG.

—Block diagram showing the device, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the store server of FIG.

[0018] In FIG. 1, a plurality of devices GM 1, GM2, GM3, GM4, GM5, G M 6

It is not limited. ) In the network NW, store server S SV,

Null TM and Live TV (Live TV) LTM are connected.

[0019] The store server SSV is connected to an external network via a network such as the Internet as necessary. Connected to the management server MS V.

[0020] Each of the game devices GM1 to GM6 can read and write the I C card I C 1 held by the user.

Writer RW1 is installed, and the terminal TM has an I C card I C 1 and

Card reader that can read and write I C 2 card for store clerk for store ■ Writer RW2

Is provided.

[0021] The store server S S V controls and manages each of the game devices GM 1 to GM6.

Manages information on I C card I C 1 read from writer RW1 and RW 2

[0022] The terminal TM sends the information of 10 cards 1 1 and IC 2 to the store server SSV: ^ ¹

Display with touch panel Store server S by input from operation input section such as TMD

Operate SV.

[0023] Live TV L TV outputs various images and sounds under the control of the store server S SV.

Providing various information and directing the atmosphere of the entire store.

At that time, we ask users to participate and provide information to participating users.

[0024] The management server MS V uses user information based on information on I C 1 and I

Manage information on the store.

In FIG. 2, a game device GM 1 (GM 1 will be described as a representative example) is a game device as a whole. CPU 20 1 to be controlled and boot port for storing a program for starting the game device

204 and the system memory that stores programs and data executed by C P U 201

And Mori 202.

[0026] The game device GM 1 includes a rendering processor 20 that generates and controls an image to be displayed.

8 and graphic memory 2 that stores the original image and the generated image 2

09 is provided, and the rendering processor 208 is based on the generated image, such as C R T

Display section 2 1 3 Displays an image.

[0027] The game device GM 1 includes a sound processor 2 1 0 for generating sound and generated sound.

Sound memory 2 1 1 is stored, and the sound processor 2 1 0 is

Sound memory 2 1 1 Generates an analog audio signal based on the data stored in the memory.

The sound is output to the power 2 1 4 or headphone (not shown).

[0028] Game device GM 1 is connected to a storage medium for programs and data, and stored games

Program and data are stored in system memory 202, graphic memory 209, sound memo

[0029] The game device GM 1 includes operation input switches such as direction keys and buttons for operating the game device.

When the game 205 is connected, the player can use the operation input Various operations are performed.

[0030] The game device GM 1 includes other game devices GM2 to GM6, a store server S S V, and other devices.

Communication interface for sending and receiving game programs and data to and from the game console 21 2

And modem 21 5 are connected.

[0031] The game device GM 1 has a bus that arbitrates communication between C P U 1 000 and other components.

Arbiter 207 is provided, and programs and data are read and written appropriately.

[0032] Power writer writer RW1 is connected to bus arbiter 207, and I C power

Can read and write data.

[0033] Note that the terminal TM is provided with a touch panel as an operation input switch.

Since it has the same configuration as the game devices GM 1 to GM 6, the explanation is omitted.

[0034] Live TV L TV also removes the power writer writer RW1 from the game device GM 1

Since other configurations are the same, description thereof is omitted.

In FIG. 3, the store server SSV is a CPU 30 that controls the entire store server.

1 and the game

A boot ROM 304 that stores a program for starting the device and a CPU 301

And a system memory 302 for storing programs to be executed and data.

[0036] Render that generates and controls images to be displayed on the live TV LTV in the store server SSV The ring processor 307 and the original image of the generated image and the generated image are stored.

A graphics memory 308 is provided, and the rendering processor 307 generates a generated image.

Based on, display the image on CRT 31 2 etc.

[0037] The store server SSV includes a sound processor 309 for generating sound and generated sound.

And a sound memory 310 for storing the data of the sound processor 309.

Generates an analog audio signal based on the data stored in the wind memory 310.

Outputs sound from force 31 3.

[0038] Store server SSV is connected to a storage medium for programs and data, and stored games

Program and data are stored in system memory 302, graphic memory 308, sound memo

Read into 31 0.

[0039] The store server SSV is connected to the network I / F 31 1 and the modem 31 4 via the network NW.

Terminal TM is connected and controlled by the input signal from Terminal TM.

[0040] The store server SSV is connected to the game device GM 1 through the communication I / F 31 1 and the modem 31 4.

Programs and data can be sent to and received from GM 6 with other devices.

[0041] The store server SSV has a bus that mediates communication between C P U 1 000 and other components.

Arbiter 207 is provided, and programs and data are read and written appropriately. [0042] [Operation for event implementation]

Hojo tournament setting]

When performing a toment event using the game system shown in Fig. 1,

Le Τ ディスプレイ Display TM Register (set) an event (new tournament) using the TM. Registration

At that time, Ic 2 dedicated to the store clerk I C 2 is inserted into the power writer writer RW 2

4. Display the new tournament setting screen shown in Figure 5.

Figure 4 shows the first screen I Μ 4 for setting up a new tournament at the terminal in Figure 1, Figure 5

The figure shows the second screen I Μ 5 for setting up a new tournament in the terminal of Fig. 1.

[0043] Screen I Μ 4 shows the list of scheduled events 4 0 0, new tournament setting button 4 0 2

Tournament display button 4 0 4 and end button 4 0 6 are displayed. Display column 4 0 0 will be held

If the tournament end display button 4 0 4 is pressed, the tournament will end instead of the scheduled tournament.

The meeting is displayed. End button 4 0 6 to finish the tournament menu process

[0044] When the new tournament setting button 4 0 2 is pressed, the screen shifts to screen I Μ 5 and the tournament can be set.

[0045] Screen I Μ 5 has a tournament type selection box 5 0 0, a tournament schedule setting box 5 0 2

The maximum number of participants setting pox 5 0 4, decision button 5 0 6, end button 5 0 8 are provided

Yes. [0046] In the tournament type selection box 5 0 0, there are store tournament buttons 5 1 0 and official tournament buttons 5 1 2

Pressing the store competition button 5 1 0 selects an event for users in the store,

Pressing the official tournament button 5 1 2 selects an event for users at multiple stores.

[0047] In the tournament schedule setting box 5 0 2, the year, month, day, entry one start time,

Increase or decrease the vent start time using the buttons 5 1 4, 5 1 6, 5 1 8, 5 2 0, respectively.

obtain. In the maximum number of participants setting box 5 0 4, increase or decrease the maximum number of participants 5 5

5 mite ½¾ o

[0048] Figure 6 shows the screen of the list of scheduled tournaments at the terminal in Figure 1. Figure 7 shows Figure 1.

It is a figure which shows the screen of tournament information of in live TV.

[0049] When a tournament is set on the screens of FIGS. 4 and 5, the setting information is sent to the store server S S V and sent.

In the communication status, as shown in Fig. 6, the set tournament is displayed in the display column 4 0 0 of the scheduled event list.

Transmission indication 6 0 0 is attached. In addition, the store server S S V

Then, the screen I M 7 in Fig. 7 is displayed on the live TV L TV. Screen I M 7

Hours 7 0 0, Capacity 7 0 2, Entry one start time 7 0 4, Event start time 7 0 6 are displayed

Is done. In Fig. 6, the tournament details button 6002 is provided, and the change operation described later is used to hold the conference. Used.

[0050] Figure 8 shows the screen with the maximum number of scheduled events set in the terminal of Figure 1.

FIG.

[0051] The maximum number of events that can be set in screen I M 4 is set to 64, for example,

When the maximum number of events is set, the screen I M 8 in Fig. 8 is displayed. On screen I M 8

In addition to the display contents of screen I M 4, the message “Cannot be set now” is displayed.

The

[0052] [Change tournament settings]

Figure 9 shows the first screen for changing the tournament settings at the terminal in Figure 1.

Fig. 1 shows the second screen for changing the tournament settings at the terminal in Fig. 1. Fig. 11 shows the line in Fig. 1.

It is a figure which shows the screen of a tournament information change in the TV.

[0053] When changing the event set by the operations shown in FIGS.

In the list display field, press the details button 6 0 2 (Fig. 6) of the tournament to be changed. As a result,

9 tournament detail screen I M 9 is displayed. Screen I M 9 has the same box as in Figure 5 5 0 0,

5 0 2 and 5 0 4 are displayed. In addition, setting change button 9 0 0 and tournament stop button 9 0 2

Is displayed.

[0054] When the setting change button 9 0 0 is pressed, the screen moves to screen IM 1 0 in Fig. 10 and setting can be changed. The tournament setting can be deleted by pressing the tournament stop button 9 0 2.

[0055] On the screen I M 10, boxes 5 0 0, 5 0 2, 5 0 4 are displayed, and a decision button

1 0 0 0 and the cancel button 1 0 0 2 are displayed. Box 5 0 0, 5 0 2, 5 0

After changing the setting in 4, press the OK button 1 0 0 0 to register the change. Kiya

Cancel button 1 0 0 Press 2 to cancel the change.

[0056] The store server S S V uses the live TV L T V

1 Announce by 1 screen I M 1 2 Screen I M 1 2 has the same date and time 7 as Screen I M 7

0 0, capacity 7 0 2, entry one start time 7 0 4, event start time 7 0 6

The

[0057] [Convention]

Figure 12 shows the screen of the scheduled tournament list on the day of the event at the terminal in Figure 1.

[0058] As shown in the screen of Fig. 1 2 I M 1 3, when the date set by the new tournament setting is reached

c

[0059] [Entry 1]

Figure 13 shows the entry start screen for the terminal in Figure 1. Figure 14 shows the figure.

Figure 1 shows the tournament rules screen at the start of entry at Terminal 1, Figure 15 shows Figure 1

Figure 1 6 shows a screen that accepts an entry on a live TV. Terminal

Fig. 17 shows the screen when operating with user effort for entry, Fig. 17

Shows the screen when operating at the terminal 1 with a dedicated clerk for the entry

Figure and Figure 18 are diagrams showing the screen when entry is completed in the terminal of Figure 1.

[0060] Pressing “Details” button 6 0 2 on screen I M 1 3 shifts to screen I M 1 4 in Fig. 1 3

. Screen I M 14 includes date and time 7 0 0, capacity 7 0 2, entry start time 7 0 4, events

Along with the display of the start time 7 0 6, the entry 1 start button 1 4 0 0 force << is provided.

[0061] Entry one start button 1 4 0 When 0 is pressed, live TV L T V displays the screen of Fig. 15 I M 1

6 is displayed and an entry is being accepted. On the other hand, the terminal is

Screen I M 1 5 is displayed. Screen I M 1 5 displays the tournament rules, and then in Figure 15

Move to screen I M 1 7.

[0062] On the screen I M 1 7, in addition to the information on the I C card I C 1 and the number of participants in the event, the entry

The entry agreement button 1 7 0 0 and the cancel button 1 7 0 2 are provided for reconfirmation.

The By pressing the consent button 1 7 0 0, the power writer writer RW 1

You can read your own I C force I C 1.

[0063] When the IC card IC 1 is read, the screen IM 1 8 in Fig. 7 is displayed. . Screen IM 1

8 is the operation when entry is completed, and the entry completion confirmation button 1 8 0 0, cancel button

1 8 0 2 is displayed. When the entry is complete, insert the clerk card I C 2

Press the entry complete confirmation button 1 8 0 0 on I M 1 8. To continue entry one,

Cancel button 1 8 0 Press 2.

When the entry complete operation is executed, the screen shifts to the screen I M 19 in FIG. On screen I M 1 9

Will display the 1 9 0 0 button for the tournament table announcement.

[0065] [Tournament table]

Figure 19 shows the tournament table screen at the terminal in Figure 1, and Figure 20 shows the figure.

It is a figure which shows the screen of a tournament table announcement in 1 live TV.

[0066] Pressing the button 1 9 0 0 changes the screen I M 2 0 in Figure I 9 to the terminal T M

Is displayed. The tournament table is automatically generated by the store server S SV by random number processing. on the other hand,

Live TV L T V announces the tournament table announcement (Fig. 20) and displays the tournament table.

Announce (not shown).

[0067] [Game]

Figure 21 shows the first screen of the tournament at the terminal in Figure 1. Figure 22 shows the figure.

Figure 2 shows the second screen of the start of the tournament in Terminal 1, Figure 2 3 shows the terminal in Figure 1

Fig. 2 shows the first screen for specifying the game device in Fig. 2-4. On TV

Fig. 25 shows the start screen of the tournament. Fig. 25 shows the number of game devices specified in the terminal of Fig. 1.

Figure 2 shows the screen in Fig. 2. Fig. 26 restricts the execution of games other than events on the game device of Fig. 1.

FIG.

[0068] When entry is complete, the tournament is ready and the screen I M 2 2 in Figure 21 is displayed.

Screen I M 2 2 is marked with “Ready” 2 2 0 0 in the display field 4 0 0

6 0 2 is provided. When the tournament detail button 6 0 2 is pressed here, the tournament is held.

[0069] When the tournament detail button 6 0 2 is pressed on the screen I M 2 2, the screen moves to the screen I M 2 3 in FIG. Screen

I M 2 3 includes the tournament schedule setting box 5 0 2 and the tournament start button 2 3 0 0

Is provided. Pressing the tournament start button 2 3 0 0 here will move to the screen I M 2 4 in Fig. 2 3

The

[0070] Screen I M 2 4 has a battle table A (any game device from G M 1 to G M 6) and a battle table

Battlefield box 2 4 showing the settings of B (any game device other than Battlefield A) 2 4

0 0, 2 4 0 2, Satellite ID to specify game device for battle base A D 4 2 4 4

Satellite I D input box 2 4 0 6 to specify the game device of the battlefield B

5 strides.

[0071] Screen IM 2 4 has a button for setting processing for the result of the match on counter A. 2408,

241 0, 241 2, 241 4, 241 6, set the processing for the result of match on B

The buttons 241 8, 2420, 2422, 2424, 2426 are provided.

In addition, the screen I M24 is provided with an indicator 2428 indicating the progress of the event.

[0072] When the tournament is held, live TV L TV will display the screen shown in Fig. 24.

Communicate.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 25, in the screen I M24, the satellite ID input box 2404

When the game device number (“01” in FIG. 25) is entered, the store server SSV

A process for allocating a device (for example, GM 1) for an event is executed. At this time,

Box 2400 displays a message in preparation.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 25, a normal game is being executed on the game device designated for the event.

When a message is displayed, a message restricting subsequent use is displayed. I C card I C

When using 1 to run a game, you will not be able to accept cards after the game ends

The message 2700 “Card will be closed soon” appears. I C power

—In a game that does not use Do I C 1, a message will be displayed immediately stating that the first order will be canceled.

Is done. If a game device is not being used, it will be secured immediately. Is done.

[0075] FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a game start screen in the game apparatus of FIG. 1. FIG. 28 is a diagram of FIG.

A diagram showing the screen of the beginning of the first round at Eve TV, Fig. 29 shows the terminal in Fig. 1.

Figure of the screen showing the game combination, Fig. 30 shows the game device settings of Fig. 1 changed

Fig. 31 shows the game device screen showing the setting change.

Fig. 3 2 shows the game combination status on the game device of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 3 is a tournament diagram showing the start of the match in the live TV shown in Fig. 1.

3 4 is a screen showing the progress of the tournament at the terminal in Figure 1.

[0076] When the game starts, the screen shown in Fig. 27 is displayed on the live TV L TV, and the start of the trial is announced.

And the screen of Fig. 28 shows that it is the first round. On the other hand, games assigned to counters A and B

The device displays a battle table display as shown in FIG. 30 and a notice of the start of the game.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 31, at the terminal T M, users who play against the battlefield box 2 4 0 0

Is displayed, and battlefield B 2 4 0 2 prompts player B to enter the territory ID.

The

[0078] As shown in FIG. 32, the game device assigned to the battle table A corresponds to the user's information.

The game with the selected characters CH 1 and CH 2 is displayed. To RW1

Preparation for the start of the game is made, such as confirmation of reading and display during reading.

[0079] At this point, the live TV shows a tournament chart showing the start of the game as a preliminary bulletin.

Enliven the tournament.

[0080] Screen I M24 indicator 2428 displays “Start” 3500 as shown in Figure 34

, "First round" to "Fourth round" display 3502, 3504, 3506, 3508, semi-final table

Display 351 0, final display 351 2, award display 351 4 are provided, and one of them lights

To show progress. The screen I M26 also shows tournaments as needed Table ¾: Display

Potan 351 6 is provided.

[0081] [Game Result Processing]

Figure 35 shows a screen showing that the game results are being reviewed on the game device of Figure 1.

Fig. 36 is a screen showing the status of waiting for approval in the terminal of Fig. 1. Fig. 37 is a diagram of Fig.

Figure 3 shows a screen showing that the game result has been finalized on the game device 1;

Figure 39 shows a screen showing a preliminary game result on live TV.

Figure 40 shows the confirmation that the triumph has been confirmed.

Figure 41 shows that the victory has been confirmed. Figure 41 shows the disqualification of the game device shown in Figure 1.

Figure 42 shows the disqualification of the live TV in Figure 1 Face diagram, Fig. 4

Fig. 3 is a screen image showing an invalid game on the game device of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 4 is a live T of Fig. 1.

It is a figure of the screen which shows an invalid game in V.

[0082] When one game is over, the result of the game is confirmed by the operation of the clerk at the terminal.

Before confirmation, as shown in Fig. 35, the game device displays the winner character C H 1

“Under review” is displayed on the screen. 3 6 0 0

[0083] As shown in Figure 3-6, at the end of the game, the screen I M 2 4 buttons 2 4 1 6 and 2 4 2 6

The game results of battlefields A and B are set up for approval, and the buttons 2 4 0 8 and 2 4 1 8

It is set up to disqualify both the games on the battlefields A and B. Potan 2 4 1 2, 2 4 2 2

Will be set up to re-match the match between A and B. Clerk is a button 2 4 0 8

2 4 1 8 When approved, the game device displays a confirmation message 3 as shown in Figure 3

8 0 0 is displayed.

[0084] As shown in Figure 3-8, every time a game result is confirmed, live TV L

A quick report of results is displayed.

[0085] When the result of the match is no win, the game device displays a no win message 4 0 0 0

(Fig. 3 9), and the live TV LTV also displays 4 10 00 display (Fig. 40) [0086] When the result of the match is disqualified, the message is displayed on the game device.

Displayed (Fig. 4 1) and the disqualification 4 3 0 0 is displayed on the live TV L TV (Fig. 4

4 2).

[0087] When the game result is an invalid game, an invalid game message 4 4 0 0 is displayed on the game device.

As shown (Fig. 4 3), the live TV L TV also shows the invalid game display 4 5 0 0 (Fig. 4

Four ) .

[0088] Figure 45 shows the screen for the operation at the end of the first round in the terminal of Figure 1. Figure 46 shows

Figure 1 shows the screen of the beginning of the second round in the live TV of Figure 1, Figure 4 7 shows the game in Figure 1

Figure 4-8 shows a screen showing the rematch on the device. Figure 4-8 shows the final game on the game device shown in Figure 1.

Figure 4-9 shows a screen showing the results for the operation at the end of the tournament at the terminal in Figure 1.

Fig. 50 shows the screen at the end of the tournament on the game device of Fig. 1. Fig. 51 shows the diagram.

It is the figure of the screen at the end of the tournament in Terminal 1.

[0089] As shown in Figure 4-5, when all the first round matches are over, at terminal TM, I

Display the screen I M 4 6 including the button 4 6 0 2 that goes to the second round together with the 4 4 0 0

The Screen I M 4 6 has a rematch button 4 6 0 4, a game number designation box 4 6 0 6,

Serpotan 4 6 0 8 is displayed and you can set the rematch. [0090] Button to advance to the second round on screen IM 4 6 4 6 0 Press 2 to start the second round, live TV

The screen showing the start of the second round of Fig. 46 is displayed on LTV. When you set a rematch,

4 As shown in 7, the game number and replay display of the first round is displayed on the game device. 4 8 0 0 is displayed

Is done.

[0091] When the tournament progresses and the final game results are obtained, for example, the image of FIG.

At this stage, at the terminal, as shown in Figure 49, the winner decision screen I

M 5 0 is displayed. The screen I M 5 0 shows the winner determination button 5 0 0 0

By pressing the winner decision button 5 0 0 0, the winner is confirmed. Screen I M

4 Like 6

, Screen I M 5 0, Rematch button 5 0 0 2, Match number designation box 5 0 0 4, Cancel

Lupotan 5 0 0 6 is displayed and rematch can be set.

[0092] When the winner is confirmed, the screen shown in FIG. 50 is displayed on the game device that has become the battlefield.

The release to the regular game will be announced. Furthermore, the screen I M 5 2 in Fig. 5 1 is displayed at the terminal.

With the tournament table 5 2 0 0, the tournament finish button 5 2 0 2

5 2 0 4 is displayed. End of tournament button 5 2 0 2 confirms the end of the tournament.

Follow the track button 5 2 0 4 and play the game record of the tournament on live TV LTV. [0093] In the above processing, display with touch panel at terminal TM TMD, C

P U 201, system memory 202, and communication I / F 2 1 2 cooperate with game device designation means.

And function.

[0094] In addition, the power driver and writer RW2 at Terminal TM will participate in the event.

It functions as a first discriminating means for discriminating one.

[0095] In addition, the game machine GM1 to GM6 is a power machine driver. The writer RW1 is a game machine.

It functions as a second discriminating means for discriminating the user who uses the.

[0096] In addition, C P U 30 1 and system memory 302 in the store server S S V cooperate with each other.

It functions as an event setting means.

[0097] In addition, C P U 20 1 in terminal TM, system memory 202, communication I / F 2 1

2 in cooperation with the game device designated by the game device designation means other than the event

It functions as a game device use restricting means for restricting use to a game.

[0098] Also, a display with a touch panel TMD, C P U 20 1,

The stem memory 202 and the communication I / F 2 1 2 cooperate to play the game device during the event.

When the designation is changed, the event is executed again for the changed game device.

It functions as a re-execution means to execute.

[0099] In the above embodiment, the event is the first game and the first game is executed a plurality of times. The second game can be regarded as being executed on a plurality of game devices.

Can be seen as including a control device communicably connected to these game devices.

wear. Here, C PU 2 0 1 at terminal TM, system memory 2 0 2, communication I / F

2 1 2 and C P U 3 0 1 in store server S S V, system memory 3 0 2 work together

Function as a control device.

[0100] In the control device, C P U 3 0 1 and system memory 3 0 2 in store server S S V are

In cooperation with the game device identification information storage means for storing the identification information of the plurality of game devices.

Function.

[0101] In the control unit, the power driver at terminal TM ■ Writer RW 2 is the player's

It functions as a player identification information input means for inputting identification information.

[0102] In the control device, C P U 3 0 1 and system memory 3 0 2 in store server S S V are

A player who cooperates to memorize a plurality of identification information of the player input to the identification information input means

It functions as identification information storage means.

[0103] In control device, display with touch panel at terminal T M D M, C P

U 2 0 1 and system memory 2 0 2 collaborate to generate operation signals in response to player input

Functions as an operation signal generating means.

[0104] In the control device, CPU 3 0 1 in store server SSV, system memory Mori 3 0 2

In cooperation, in accordance with the operation signal generated by the operation signal generation means, the BIJ game device

Game device selection means for selecting identification information of one or more game devices from device identification information storage means

Function as.

[0105] In the control device, C P U 3 0 1 and system memory 3 0 2 in store server S S V are

In cooperation with the identification information of each player stored in the player identification information storage means,

Functions as a stage.

[0106] In the control device, C P U 3 0 1 and system memory 3 0 2 in store server S S V are

In cooperation, the game is performed by assigning the association information to the identification information of the selected game device.

It functions as a game schedule information generating means for generating schedule information.

[0107] In the control device, C P U 3 0 1 and system memory 3 0 2 in store server S S V are

In cooperation, a request for transmitting the association information from any one of the plurality of game devices

The association information assigned to the identification information of the game device is retrieved.

It functions as association information search means.

[0108] In the control device, the CPU 3 0 1 and the system memory 3 0 2 in the store server SSV are In cooperation, the association information retrieval means has retrieved the assigned association information.

The association information is transmitted to the game device that has output the transmission request.

It functions as a communication means.

[Game system control method]

Next, an embodiment of the control method for the game system is described for one tournament.

Based on

Figure 52 is a UM L diagram showing the state of the game

[0110] When the store server SSV determines that it is the day of the event, Terminal TM

Change the state to “the day of the tournament” and display the screen shown in Fig. 12.

[0111] Here, Terminal TM is a message of entry one start by live TV L TV

Is displayed.

[0112] Next, the entry information at the terminal TM is sent to the store server S SV to store the store service.

—B In SSV, manage the information of the entered user. At this time, if necessary

Management server (external server) MS V may perform user authentication, etc.

[0113] Next, when entry 1 is completed, Terminal TM changes state to "Ready"

And announce the ready by live TV L TV. The store server S S V

A tournament table is created and managed. [0114] At this time, the tournament started at Terminal TM, and the state of Terminal TM

Change to medium. Terminal TM also announced the start of the tournament via live TV L TV.

Make it.

[0115] Next, the use of the game device is appropriately restricted by the battle table setting from the terminal TM, and the necessary game is

—Start the tournament once the equipment has been secured. Here, Terminal TM is a live TV.

Bi L TV announces the start of the tournament (Figure 24).

[0116] Next, the store server SSV sets the combination to the terminal based on the generated tournament table.

Send to TM. In contrast, when a store clerk approves a match at Terminal TM,

Terminal TM starts accepting user cards on the game device on the battlefield. In addition,

Terminal TM displays the start of the first round on live TV L TV (Fig.

28).

[0117] When reading the user's strength in the game device on the battlefield,

User information is sent to the server SSV, and the store server SSV

Send information to terminal TM. This allows Terminal TM to be

You can know that you have a battle table.

[0118] Next, at Terminal TM, the store clerk determines that the two are disqualified, invalid matches, etc.

When a button such as button 2408, 241 2, 241 8, 2422 is pressed (Figure 36)

The processing result is transmitted to the store server S S V. Store server S S V matches against game device

Notify the failure and announce the failure of the game via live TV L TV. Here is the battle combination

Return to the state.

[0119] Next, when the game device on the battlefield starts a match, the store server S S V is notified to that effect.

The store server SSV displays “in game” at the terminal TM and displays live TV L

“During game” is displayed on TV.

[0120] Next, when the game device on the battlefield finishes the game, it notifies the terminal TM to that effect.

The Here, if the store clerk approves the result at the terminal TM, the store server

Notify SSV. On the other hand, the store server S SV sends the approved game result to the game device.

At the same time, the game results are displayed on the live TV L TV.

[0121] By the above process, the process of one game is executed, and by repeating this, all of the first game is performed.

All matches are completed. In addition, by repeating the process for each round, a predetermined round (for example,

4 rounds + semi-finals + 6 rounds in the final) (generally called n rounds)

AS SV determines whether the predetermined line has been terminated.

[0122] When the store server S SV determines that the predetermined line has ended, it notifies the terminal TM to that effect.

At the terminal TM, the store clerk determines whether to approve it. The clerk When approved

Is notified to the store server SSV, and the store server SSV

Therefore, the tournament result is displayed.

[0123] Next, the store server SSV announced the end of the tournament via live TV LTV, and

Release the game device to normal business. In addition, the store server SSV is

—Changed during the preparation of results, and released to normal business by live TV L TV

Announce.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a process for securing a game device in the game system control method.

The securing of the game device is executed by the following steps.

[0125] Step S 5401: First, one of the game devices is set as a battle table by the terminal TM.

Specify.

[0126] Step S 5402: Following step S 5401, at the terminal TM, specify

It is determined whether or not the game device used is used in a normal game. Used for regular games

If not, go to step S 5403; if used, step S 54

Proceed to 04.

[0127] Step S 5403: Immediately secure the game device designated as the battle table and proceed as it is.

End the process.

[0128] Step S 5404: The specified game device will soon Ban

Etc. are displayed and usage is restricted.

[0129] Step S 5 4 0 5: Following step S 5 4 0 4, normal gain at terminal T M

Wait for the end of the program. When the normal game is over, the process proceeds to step S 5 4 0 3. Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a game system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the game apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the store size in FIG.

4 is a diagram showing a first screen for setting a new tournament in the terminal of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a second screen for setting a new tournament in the terminal of FIG.

[FIG. 6] A screen showing a list of scheduled tournaments in the terminal of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a tournament information screen for the live TV shown in FIG.

[Fig. 8] A screen showing a state in which the maximum number of scheduled events are set in the terminal of Fig. 1.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a first screen for changing the tournament settings in the terminal of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second screen for changing the tournament settings at the terminal of FIG.

[Fig. 1 1] A diagram showing a screen for changing tournament information in the live TV shown in FIG.

[Fig. 12] A screen showing a list of scheduled tournaments on the day of the event at the terminal in Fig. 1.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an entry start screen in the terminal of FIG. 1.

[Fig.14] A diagram showing the convention rules screen at the start of the entry in the terminal of Fig.1.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a screen during entry of the live TV in FIG. [Fig. 16] Fig. 16 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of operation by the user force for the entry in the terminal of Fig. 1;

[Fig. 17] Fig. 17 is a diagram showing a screen at the time of operation with the clerk dedicated card for the entry in the terminal of Fig. 1.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a screen when the entry is completed in the terminal of FIG.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a tournament table screen in the terminal of FIG.

[FIG. 20] A view of the tournament table announcement screen in the live TV of FIG.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a first screen for starting the tournament at the terminal shown in FIG.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a second screen for starting the tournament at the terminal shown in FIG.

[FIG. 23] A diagram showing a first screen for specifying a game device in the terminal of FIG.

[FIG. 24] A screen showing the start of the tournament in the live TV of FIG.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a second screen for specifying a game device in the terminal of FIG.

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FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a message for restricting execution of a game other than events in the game device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a game start screen in the game apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a screen at the start of the first round in the live TV shown in FIG.

FIG. 29 is a screen image showing a combination of matches in the terminal of FIG.

FIG. 30 is a game device screen showing a setting change when the setting of the game device of FIG. 1 is changed.

[Fig.31] A screen showing the game device preparation status at the terminal in Fig. 1.

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FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a game combination screen in the game apparatus of FIG. 1. [Figure 33] Live TVI in Figure 1: Tournament diagram showing the start of the game. FIG. 34] A screen shot showing the progress of the tournament in FIG.

FIG. 35] A screen image showing that the game result of the game device of FIG. 1 is being examined.

FIG. 36] A screen showing the status of waiting for approval at the terminal shown in FIG. FIG. 37] A screen showing that the game result of the game device shown in FIG. 1 has been finalized.

[Fig. 38] Live screen of Fig. 1 I V I: A screen shot showing the preliminary game results. FIG. 39] A screen image showing that the game machine ί: can be won by the game device shown in FIG.

[Fig. 40] A screen showing that the unbeaten victory has been confirmed at the live Τ V I in Fig. 1.

FIG. 41] is a diagram of a screen showing the disqualification of the game device ί: in FIG.

[Fig.42] A screen showing the disqualification of both live ライブ V I: in Fig. 1.

FIG. 43] Game device shown in FIG. 1 ί: A screen showing an invalid game in the game.

[Fig.44] Live screen in Fig. 1 I V I: A screen shot showing an invalid match.

[Figure 45] Figure 1 shows the screen for the operation at the end of the first round at Terminal ί: Terminal 1 in Figure 1.

[Fig. 46] The screen of the start of the second round in Fig. 1 Live Τ V I: FIG. 47] A screen of the game device shown in FIG.

FIG. 48] is a diagram of the screen showing the result of the final game in the game device ί: shown in FIG. [Fig. 49] Terminal screen in Fig. 1: Screen for operation at the end of the tournament.

FIG. 50] is an illustration of the game device shown in FIG. 1 at the end of the tournament.

[Figure 51] Figure 1 shows the screen at the end of the tournament.

FIG. 52] A UML diagram showing the tournament implementation status by the game system. FIG. 53] Game device securing process in the game system control method according to the present invention Is a flowchart showing

Explanation of symbols

SSV store server

G M 1 to G M 6 Game device

TM terminal

LTV Live TV

NW network

I N INTERNET

MS V management service

RW1, RW2 Power one reader ■ Writer

201, 301 CPU

202, 302 System memory

203, 303 Storage media

204, 304 BOOT ROM

205, 305 Operation input switch

206 Card reader / writer

207, 306 Bus Arbiter

208, 307 rendering processor

209, 308 graphics memory

21 0, 309 Sound processor

21 1, 31 0 Sound memory

21 2, 31 1 Communication I / F

21 3, 31 2 CRT

21 4, 31 3 Speaker

21 5, 31 4 Modem

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A game system in which a plurality of game devices are connected via a network.

Game device specifying means for specifying a game device connected to the network and performing an event from the game devices;

First determination means for determining a user connected to the network and participating in the event;

A second discriminating means provided in the game device for discriminating a user who uses the game device designated by the game device designation means at the event;

An event setting means for setting an event while identifying the user connected to the network and determined by the first and second determination means, and the game device used by the user;

A game system with

2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the first discrimination means and the second discrimination means are reading means capable of reading an ID card held by a user.

[3] The game device specifying means and the first determination means are provided in a terminal connected to the network, and the terminal can rewrite the ID card by the first determination means. The game system according to claim 2, wherein:

[4] When a game device connected to the network and used for a game other than an event is specified by the game device specifying means, the game device is used for a game other than an event. 4. The game system according to claim 1, further comprising game device use restriction means for restricting the game device.

[5] When the designation of the game device is changed while the event is being performed by the game device designation means connected to the network, the event is executed again for the changed game device. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising re-execution means.

[6] A game control method for a game system including a plurality of game devices and a service connected to the plurality of game devices via a network, the game control method being connected to the network, and A game device designating step for designating a game device for performing an event from the game devices;

A first determination step of determining users connected to the network and participating in the event;

A second discriminating step provided in the game device and discriminating a user who uses the game device designated by the game device designation means at the event;

An event setting step for setting an event while identifying the user connected to the network and determined by the first and second determination means and the game device used by the user;

A game system control method comprising:

[7] A first game, a plurality of game devices that execute a second game that executes the first game a plurality of times, and a control device that causes the plurality of game devices to execute the second game Is a game system connected to be communicable,

The controller is

Game device identification information storage means for storing identification information of the plurality of game devices;

Player identification information input means for inputting player identification information;

A player identification information storage means for storing a plurality of identification information of the player input to the identification information input means;

One or more games from the game device identification information storage means in response to the operation signal generated by the operation signal generation means; Game device selection means for selecting device identification information;

A pair for generating association information for associating identification information of each player stored in the player identification information storage means with each game of the plurality of consecutive games. Attachment information generating means;

Game schedule information generating means for generating game schedule information by assigning the association information to the identification information of the selected game device; and transmitting the association information from any one of the plurality of game devices. An association information search means for searching for the association information assigned to the identification information of the game device when receiving the request;

Association information transmission means for transmitting the association information to the game device that has output the transmission request when the association information retrieval means retrieves the assigned association information;

Have

The game device that has output the transmission request,

When the assigned association information is received, the second game is executed based on the assigned association information, and when the assigned association information is not received, the first A game system characterized by executing one game.