JP7822188B2 - Gaming System - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming system.

Conventionally, systems have been proposed that allow players to remotely control a gaming machine while viewing video footage of the actual gaming machine, as described in Patent Document 1 below, for example. Such remote gaming systems have the excellent advantage of allowing players who have difficulty going out, such as physically disabled or elderly people, to enjoy gaming from the comfort of their own homes. With this remote gaming system, players can enjoy remote gaming by displaying video footage of the gaming machine on the screen of a terminal device they own, such as a smartphone or personal computer.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-141730

However, with the above-mentioned conventional remote gaming systems, remote play is carried out by displaying images of the gaming machines on the screen of a terminal device owned by an individual, such as a smartphone or personal computer. This can make it difficult for two or more people, such as friends or family, to enjoy the game together, which can be inconvenient and difficult compared to playing at an actual gaming facility. In this regard, various innovations and improvements are desired.

In light of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a gaming system with excellent characteristics that eliminates the various inconveniences and difficulties associated with remote gaming and enables a comfortable gaming environment similar to that experienced at an actual gaming facility.

The gaming system of the present invention is a system that includes a player terminal (e.g., a mobile terminal or personal computer) that can receive and display images of the gaming machine and remotely control the gaming machine, and a remote control device that controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine in response to remote control by the player terminal.

The player terminal can display images of other gaming machines being played by other players, and while the images of the other gaming machines are being displayed, it is possible to remotely control the corresponding gaming machine on behalf of the other player. The remote control device controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine in response to such proxy remote control.

In this way, the gaming system of the present invention allows players to display images of other machines, which are images of machines being played by other players, on the screen of their own player terminal, allowing multiple players who are far away from each other to enjoy watching the game progress on the same gaming machine. Furthermore, it is also possible to remotely operate the gaming machine while displaying images of the other machines. Therefore, this gaming system allows family or friends to play on behalf of a player; for example, a player who is not good at timing can ask someone else to do the timing for them.

In this way, the gaming system of the present invention is an excellent system that eliminates various inconveniences and difficulties associated with remote gaming and can create a comfortable gaming environment similar to that of playing at an actual gaming facility.

FIG. 1 is a system diagram showing the configuration of a gaming system. Front view of a slot machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine and the remote control device. FIG. 10 is a front view of a login screen displayed on a mobile terminal. FIG. 10 is a front view of a post-login notification screen displayed on the mobile terminal. FIG. 10 is a front view of a model selection screen displayed on the mobile terminal. FIG. 10 is a front view of a machine number selection screen displayed on the mobile terminal. FIG. 4 is a front view of a model-specific data display screen displayed on the mobile terminal. FIG. 10 is a front view of a game screen displayed on the mobile terminal. A front view of the in-game screen (images of other machines) displayed on the mobile terminal. FIG. 10 is a front view of a medal transfer screen displayed on the mobile device. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of member list data managed by the server device. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of aggregated data by gaming machine managed by the management device of each gaming facility. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of historical data for each gaming machine managed by the management device of each gaming facility.

The embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described using the following examples.
Example 1
This example relates to a gaming system 1 in which a player can remotely control a gaming machine 2 using a player terminal 15 carried by the player. The details of this will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in Figure 1, the gaming system 1 includes an in-game facility system 10 in which gaming machines 2 are installed, and an external server device 11 that is communicatively connected to the in-game facility system 10 via the Internet, a public communication line. Multiple gaming facilities, such as gaming facilities A to C, are communicatively connected to the external server device 11. In this gaming system 1, a player can remotely control a gaming machine 2 installed in one of the gaming facilities by connecting their own player terminal 15 to the Internet.

The server device 11 is, for example, a computer device installed at an online gaming service operator. Here, the online gaming service is a service that enables gaming by remote control on a desired gaming machine 2. The server device 11 has a download function and a version upgrade function for application programs used to receive the online gaming service. The download function is a function for downloading application programs to a player terminal 15. The version upgrade function is a function for updating application programs installed on a player terminal 15 to new versions. Furthermore, the server device 11 has a function for managing personal information of players who have registered to use the online gaming service.

The player terminal 15 is a personally owned terminal that can connect to the Internet, such as a smartphone (multi-function mobile terminal, hereinafter referred to as a mobile terminal) 151 or a personal computer 152. The player terminal 15 can use the online gaming service by installing an application program for the online gaming service downloaded from the server device 11. However, in order to use the online gaming service, the user must register as a member with the system.

The player terminal 15 of a player who has registered as a member of the online gaming service can realize the functions of the following means by executing an application program.
(1) Message input means: means for inputting messages to other players.
(2) Message sending means: means for sending an input message to the player terminal 15 of another player.
(3) Display means: means for displaying images of the gaming machine 2, messages received from other players, etc.
(4) Group registration means: A means for pre-registering multiple players as a group.

In an amusement facility managed by the gaming system 1 of this example, each gaming machine is individually equipped with a remote control device 4 to enable remote control of games. An in-flight network 100 such as a wired LAN is constructed in the amusement facility, allowing the management device 101 to manage and control the gaming machines 2 and remote control devices 4. The management device 101 is connected to the in-flight network 100 as well as the Internet, which is a public communication line. The management device 101 can communicate with the server device 11 via the Internet.

The management device 101 receives remote control signals from the player terminal 15 via the server device 11 and transmits them to the remote control device 4. The management device 101 also transmits gaming machine images, various gaming information, etc. received from the remote control device 4 to the player terminal 15. The management device 101 has the function of storing and managing the operating information of each gaming machine 2 based on the various gaming signals received from the gaming machine 2.

The gaming machines 2 include pachinko gaming machines (not shown) and slot machines (pachislot gaming machines) 21. The gaming facility managed by the gaming system 1 of this example is equipped with multiple slot machines 21 and pachinko gaming machines. Each gaming machine 2 has the function of transmitting various gaming signals related to gaming operations to the management device 101.

The remote control device 4 is a device that is individually attached to each gaming machine 2. The remote control device 4 has the function of sending and receiving various information and signals to and from the player terminal 15 via the management device 101. Signals received from the player terminal 15 include remote control signals. Information sent to the player terminal 15 includes various game information received from the gaming machine 2, images of the gaming machine 2 captured by a camera (camera with built-in microphone 408 in Figure 3), and so on.

In addition, in the gaming facility managed by the gaming system 1 of this example, several employees are on-site to perform various maintenance tasks and player support tasks. The work of the employees includes, for example, cleaning and repairing the gaming machines 2, adjusting the payout rate, responding to calls from players when errors occur on the gaming machines 2, and responding to various inquiries.

Next, we will explain (A) the configuration and basic operation of the gaming machine and remote control device, (B) the operation screen on the player terminal, and (C) the gaming system management data.

(A) Configuration and Basic Operation of Gaming Machine and Remote Control Device In this example, a slot machine 21 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine 2. The slot machine 21 (FIG. 2) is a gaming machine in which a symbol-changing game can be started by betting medals, and a prize is awarded when a predetermined winning symbol is displayed stationary on a winning line.

The slot machine 21 in this example is a remotely controllable full credit gaming machine. Here, a full credit slot machine is a gaming machine that does not use gaming media such as medals or coins. In a full credit slot machine, all gaming value owned by a player is managed as credit medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of owned medals; number of points, gaming value).

The slot machine 21 has a symbol display window 230 on the front that overlooks three reels 23L, 23C, and 23R (left, center, and right) that display changing symbols. To the right of the symbol display window 230 are a number-of-awarded-coins display section 261 that displays the number of medals (points) awarded in response to winning, and a number-of-owned-coins display section 262. Below the symbol display window 230 are a bet button 24 for betting credit medals, a start lever 221 for starting the game, three stop buttons 222 for stopping the reels while they are spinning, and other items. Furthermore, above the symbol display window 230 are a decorative lamp section 251, an LCD display section 253 for displaying effects, and a speaker 255 for effects.

The electrical configuration of the slot machine 21 and the electrical configuration of the remote control device 4 will be explained with reference to Figure 3. The slot machine 21 is electrically configured around a control unit 20 including a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I/O. In addition to the above components, this control unit 20 is electrically connected to a reel drive unit 231 that drives the reels 23L, 23C, and 23R, a reference position detection unit 233 that detects the reference position of the reels 23, an audio output unit 255A that drives the speaker 255, an operation signal output unit 208 that outputs game signals to the outside, a setting operation unit 209 for setting setting values, and the like.

Here, the set value is an internal control value that determines the internal winning probability, and can be set to one of six levels, from 1 to 6. In the slot machine 21, one of the set values can be selectively set by operating the setting operation unit 209. The higher the set value, the higher the internal winning probability, which is more advantageous for the player.

The slot machine 21 has the following functions:
(1) Lottery means: means for executing a lottery to determine a winning combination in response to a game start operation.
(2) Symbol display means: means for starting the display of changing symbols based on the results of the lottery.
(3) Symbol stopping means: A means for stopping the variable display in response to the player's stop operation.
(4) Determination means: means for determining that a win has occurred when the pattern displayed when the changing display of the pattern stops matches a predetermined winning pattern.
(5) Awarding means: means for awarding a bonus to a player in response to the occurrence of a win. The bonus may be the occurrence of a bonus state corresponding to a bonus role, or the awarding of a medal corresponding to a small role, etc.

Furthermore, in the slot machine 21 of this example, an I/F unit 201 to which an external input connector 28 for remote control (Figure 2) is electrically extended is connected to the control unit 20. The external input connector 28 for remote control is a connection terminal for an output connector extended from the remote control device 4. This slot machine 21 can be remotely operated by connecting the output connector of the remote control device 4 to the external input connector 28 for remote control.

The remote control device 4 is a device that is installed separately for each slot machine 21. The remote control device 4 has a control unit 40 that includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I/O. The control unit 40 is connected to an I/F unit 401 with an extended output connector and a camera with a built-in microphone 408. The I/O of the control unit 40 serves as a gateway for communicating with the management device 101.

The remote control device 4 transmits remote control signals to the slot machine 21 in response to remote control signals received via the management device 101. Remote control signals from the player terminal 15 include a medal bet signal that instructs a medal bet, a start signal that instructs the reels 23 to start, a reel stop signal that individually instructs the left, center, and right reels 23L, C, and R to stop, a game end signal that instructs the end of the game, etc.

The remote control device 4 transmits various types of game information to the player terminal 15 via the management device 101 in response to game operation signals received from the gaming machine 2. Game operation signals received from the slot machine 21 include a game signal indicating the start of a game, a medal consumption signal indicating the number of medals consumed, a medal award signal indicating the number of medals awarded as a result of a win, a BB signal indicating a BB state, and an RB signal indicating an RB state. The remote control device 4 also transmits information acquired by the camera with built-in microphone 408 to the player terminal 15 via the management device 101 and server device 11. The camera with built-in microphone 408 acquires information in the form of video captured from the front of the gaming machine 2 using its camera function and sound effects collected using its microphone function.

To start a game on the slot machine 21, a player must bet a specified number of medals (1 to 3) in accordance with a bet operation. At this time, the number of medals held, which is internally stored, is subtracted in accordance with the medal bet. In response to a start operation, the slot machine 21 performs an internal lottery to determine an internal winning combination, and starts the rotation of the reels 23L, 23C, and 23R.

When playing with the slot machine 21, the reels 23 can be stopped in response to the stopping operation for each reel 23. The slot machine 21 determines whether a win has occurred when all reels 23L, 23C, and 23R have stopped, and when a win occurs, medals (points) corresponding to the winning combination are awarded. Medals awarded in response to such wins are added to the number of medals held, which is stored internally.

The types of winning roles are big bonus, regular bonus, small role (four types), and replay. When a big bonus role is won, the BB state occurs until 300 medals are paid out. When a regular bonus role is won, the RB state occurs until 150 medals are paid out. In the BB and RB states, the internal win probability of a small role increases significantly, making it an advantageous gaming state for players as a small role is internally won almost every game. When a small role is won, the player is awarded the number of medals (points) corresponding to the role type (for example, 2, 5, 10, or 15). Furthermore, when a replay role is won, the game can be played again with the same number of bets without having to bet new medals.

When the output connector of the remote control device 4 is connected to the remote control external input connector 28 (see Figure 2), the slot machine 21 enters a state in which it can input remote control signals from the remote control device 4, allowing play to be performed remotely. Then, in response to the input of a game end signal, the slot machine 21 outputs information about the number of medals currently held to the remote control device 4 and executes a reset process.

During play, the slot machine 21 outputs various operation signals from the built-in operation signal output unit 208 to the management device 101. The operation signals include, for example, the following signals.
Game signal: A signal indicating that one game has started.
- Medal consumption signal: A signal indicating the number of medals consumed.
Medal award signal: A signal indicating the number of medals awarded upon winning.
BB signal: A signal indicating the BB state.
RB signal: A signal indicating the RB state.

(B) Operation Screen of Player Terminal 15 When the application program for the online gaming service is installed on the mobile terminal 151, the mobile terminal 151 displays the login screen 31 shown in Fig. 4 upon starting the application program. The login screen 31 includes an account ID input field 311, a password input field 312, an enter button 313, and a new registration button 314.

Players who have completed member registration can log in to the online gaming service by touching the Entry button 313 after entering their account ID and password. Unregistered players, on the other hand, must go through the required member registration procedures. Touching the New Registration button 314 switches to the display of a member registration procedure screen (not shown). By entering the required personal information and payment information on this member registration procedure screen, players can register as members and be issued an account. The online gaming service also allows players to pre-register their groups, including friends, family, and acquaintances.

When a player logs in to the online gaming service, the post-login notification screen 32 shown in Figure 5 is displayed. The post-login notification screen 32 is a screen on which a notification display field 321 and a confirmation button 323 are arranged. The notification display field 321 is a display field for displaying a pop-up display of information regarding the gaming status of other players in the same group at the time of login, as well as the current deposit balance and number of medals saved. The confirmation button 323 is an operation button for closing the display of the post-login notification screen 32. In response to a touch operation on the confirmation button 323, a screen (not shown) for selecting the gaming center where online gaming will be performed is displayed.

When an amusement facility is selected, the machine selection screen 33 shown in Figure 6 is displayed. This machine selection screen 33 is a screen on which a machine selection field 331 and an exit button 333 are arranged. The machine selection field 331 displays a list of machines installed in the amusement facility, as well as the number of installed machines and the current number of available machines for each machine. The exit button 333 is an operation button for exiting the selected amusement facility. By touching the exit button 333, the display can be switched to a machine selection screen (not shown), allowing another amusement facility to be selected.

When any machine type is selected on the machine type selection screen 33 of FIG. 6, the machine number selection screen 34 of FIG. 7 is displayed. This machine number selection screen 34 has a machine number selection field 341, a data display button 343, a machine type selection button 344, and an exit button 345. The machine number selection field 341 is a field for selecting the machine number to play on. The machine number selection field 341 displays a list of machine numbers for the selected machine type. Note that a "cannot be selected" mark is displayed on the machine number of a gaming machine 2 that is being played by another player. However, the machine number of a gaming machine 2 that is being played by another player in the same group as the player displays the member's name instead of the "cannot be selected" mark.

The data display button 343 is an operation button for viewing the operation data (operation information, game information) of each gaming machine 2 of the selected model. Touching the data display button 343 switches to the model-specific data display screen 35 (described later with reference to Figure 8). The model selection button 344 is an operation button for returning to the model selection screen 33 of Figure 6. The exit button 345 is an operation button for exiting the selected gaming facility.

The model-specific data display screen 35 in FIG. 8 is a screen that displays the operating data for each machine number by model. This model-specific data display screen 35 is arranged with a data display field 351, a back button 353, and a model selection button 355. The data display field 351 is a field that displays operating data for each machine number, such as the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the total number of games played. The back button 353 is an operation button for returning to the machine number selection screen 34 in FIG. 7. The model selection button 355 is an operation button for switching the display to the model selection screen 33 in FIG. 6.

During online play, the mobile terminal 151 displays the in-game screen 36 shown in Figure 9, which displays the player's own machine image, which is a captured image of the player's own gaming machine 2. The in-game screen 36 is a screen on which a large gaming machine display area 363, which is a display area for the image of the gaming machine 2, is arranged. Above the gaming machine display area 363, a data display field 361 is arranged. Below the gaming machine display area 363, an operation button display field 364 for game operation is arranged, and at the bottom, a function button display field 365 for executing various functions is arranged.

The data display field 361 displays the model name, machine number, current number of medals held (number of medals owned), number of big bonuses, number of regular bonuses, total number of games played, etc. The operation button display field 364 has a start button, medal bet button, and stop buttons (left, center, right). The function button display field 365 has the following function buttons:

・Call button: A function button to call a store employee in case of trouble.
・Deposit button: A function button for processing deposits by credit card payment.
・End button: A function button for ending the game and processing the settlement.
・Other machine data button: A function button for checking the data of other machines.
・Friend's machine button: A function button to switch to the screen where other members in the same group are playing (screen showing images of other machines). If there are two or more friends, they will switch in order.
・Medal transfer button: A function button for transferring medals to a specified member.
・Various settings: Function buttons for making various settings.

When the friend's machine button is touched, the in-game screen 37 of FIG. 10, which displays images of other machines, is displayed. Similar to the in-game screen 36 of FIG. 9, this in-game screen 37 is a screen in which, from top to bottom, a data display field 371, a gaming machine display area 373, an operation button display field 374, and a function button display field 375 are arranged.

The data display field 371 of the in-game screen 37 in Figure 10 displays the operating data of other machines currently being displayed. The gaming machine display area 373 can display messages 377 sent and received between members. Messages 377 sent by one member are, for example, located on the right side of the gaming machine display area 373, and messages 377 from players at other machines are, for example, located on the left side of the gaming machine display area 373. The most recent messages 377 are located at the bottom, and as new messages 377 are added, they move sequentially upward. For example, Figure 10 shows an example of a message exchange in which an opponent-type message 377 saying "Please press the watermelon" is sent first, and then the member sends a message 377 saying "Got it!"

The function button display field 375 of the in-game screen 37 in Figure 10 is different from the in-game screen 36 in Figure 9, which displays an image of the player's own machine. The function button display field 375 in Figure 10 has a button for returning to your own machine, a proxy play button, and a message send button. The button for returning to your own machine is a function button for switching to the in-game screen 36 in Figure 9. The proxy play button is a function button for remotely operating another machine that is currently being displayed on behalf of a friend. The proxy play button is particularly useful in situations where, for example, a proxy button press is required. The message send button is a function button for sending a message, and a message input screen (not shown) is displayed upon touch.

The medal transfer screen 38 in Figure 11 is a screen that is switched to and displayed in response to a touch operation on the medal transfer button in the function button display field 365 in Figure 9. The medal transfer screen 38 is a screen in which a transfer area 383 is located in the center, a data display field 381 is located above it, and an operation button display field 384 and a function button display field 385 are located below it. In the transfer area 383, you can select a friend to whom you want to transfer the medals and enter the number of medals to transfer.

(C) Gaming System Management Data The management data of the gaming system 1 includes member list data (Figure 12) managed by the server device 11, aggregated data by gaming machine (Figure 13) and historical data by gaming machine (Figure 14) managed by the management device 101 of each gaming facility, etc.

The member list data in Figure 12 is registration data for players who have downloaded the application program and completed the member registration procedure. The member list data manages each member's personal information and other data, such as member ID, group ID, account name, PIN, number of medals saved, and email address.

The aggregated data for each gaming machine in Fig. 13 is various operational data for the day, aggregated for each machine number. The items in the aggregated data for each gaming machine are as follows:
・Member ID: The ID of the member currently playing.
・Number of medals consumed: The total number of medals consumed.
・Number of medals awarded: The total number of medals awarded.
・Number of BBs: The total number of times big bonuses have occurred.
・RB count: The cumulative number of regular bonuses that have occurred.
- Number of games: The total number of games played.
・Payout rate: Number of coins awarded / Number of coins consumed.

The gaming machine history data in Fig. 14 is data on gaming history for each machine number. In the gaming machine history data, gaming data is managed separately for each player. The items in the gaming machine history data are as follows:
Start time: The time when you started playing. This is recorded when you select the machine number after logging in.
・End time: The time when the game ended. It is recorded when the "End" button is pressed.
・Member ID: Recorded when the machine number is selected.
・Amount spent: Record the amount spent until the end of the game.
・Number of replays: Records the number of medals consumed.
・Number of medals saved: Records the number of medals saved at the end of the game.

The gaming system 1 of this example, configured as described above, includes a player terminal 15 that can receive and display captured images of the gaming machine 2 and remotely control the gaming machine 2, and a remote control device 4 that controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine 2 in response to remote control by the player terminal 15. A player terminal 15 such as a mobile terminal 151 can display captured images of a gaming machine 2 being played by another player, and can remotely control that gaming machine 2 in response to the other machine image. The remote control device 4 controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine 2 in response to such proxy remote control.

In this way, with the gaming system 1 of this example, an image of another gaming machine 2 being played by another player can be displayed on the screen of one's own player terminal 15, allowing multiple players who are far away from each other to enjoy watching the game situation on the same gaming machine 2. Furthermore, while the image of the other gaming machine is displayed, that gaming machine 2 can also be remotely controlled. Therefore, with this gaming system 1, it is possible for family or friends to play on behalf of the player; for example, a player who is not good at timing can ask someone to do the timing for them (an example of proxy remote control).

In this way, the gaming system 1 of this example is an excellent system that eliminates various inconveniences and difficulties associated with remote gaming and can create a comfortable gaming environment similar to that of playing at an actual gaming facility. With this gaming system 1, even when playing online, close players such as family and friends can enjoy playing together even while being physically separated.

The mobile terminal 151, which is an example of a player terminal 15, allows players to input messages to other players. The mobile terminal 151 can send the input messages to the player terminals 15 of other players, and can also display messages received from other players. Therefore, in this example of the gaming system 1, players can exchange messages with other players while playing online, allowing them to enjoy playing games together while keeping in contact with friends, for example.

In this example, the gaming system 1 allows multiple players to be registered in advance as a group. A player terminal 15, such as a mobile terminal 151, can display, as other machine video, video footage of the gaming machines 2 being played by players registered in the same group. If other machine video is displayed, players can enjoy playing games while sharing the game situation with, for example, family and friends. For example, if a rare effect occurs, it is also possible to share that effect with family and friends.

The following configurations may be adopted instead of or in addition to the configuration of this embodiment. Also, the following configurations may be adopted in appropriate combination.
The remote control device 4 may be equipped with a mechanism that allows the installation position of a camera such as the microphone-equipped camera 408 to be adjusted up, down, left, and right, so that the player can freely adjust the installation position of the camera by operating the player terminal 15. It would also be even better if the imaging range and imaging magnification could also be freely adjusted. This would make it possible to provide images that look as if each player were actually sitting directly facing the gaming machine 2.

In particular, when the gaming machine 2 is a slot machine 21, the position and angle at which the reel symbols are viewed when performing so-called eye-pressing will vary depending on the player's physique and preferences. For this reason, it is important to provide images that make it easy for each player to perform eye-pressing. It is also convenient for the player to set the camera position in advance, and for the camera to automatically adjust to that position when the machine number is selected. In this case, it may be possible to set the camera position for each model. This is because the height and width of the reels differ for each model, and therefore the appropriate camera position also differs.

It may also be possible to force the player terminal 15 of other members of the same group to switch the display of their own gaming machine screen to the image of another machine. For example, when a jackpot occurs on one's own machine, the member's player terminal 15 can be forced to display (interrupt display) the screen of their own machine, allowing the joy of the jackpot to be shared with the other members.

It may also be possible to display images of other members' gaming machines side by side with the screen of your own gaming machine. In this case, it is advisable to be able to change the size of each screen as desired. For example, you can display the screen of your own gaming machine large and the images of other members' gaming machines small.

In this example, a configuration is shown in which messages can be exchanged between members of the same group, but a means for making voice calls with other members may also be added.
In this example, the gaming machine is a slot machine 21, but the gaming machine is not limited to this. The configuration of the gaming system 1 of this example is applicable to various gaming machines, such as pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, and jankyu gaming machines.

Although specific examples of the present invention have been described in detail above as examples, these specific examples merely disclose examples of the technology encompassed by the claims. Needless to say, the scope of the claims should not be interpreted as being limited by the configurations, numerical values, etc. of the specific examples. The claims encompass technologies that incorporate various modifications, alterations, or appropriate combinations of the specific examples, utilizing publicly known technology and the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

1 Gaming system 10 In-game system 100 In-game network 101 Management device 11 Server device 15 Player terminal (message input means, message transmission means, display means, group registration means)
151 Mobile terminal 2 Gaming machine 21 Slot machine (Pachislot gaming machine, lottery means, symbol display means, symbol stopping means, determination means, award means)
31 Login screen 32 Post-login notification screen 33 Machine selection screen 34 Machine number selection screen 35 Machine-specific data display screen 36 In-game screen (own machine)
37 In-game screen (other machines)
38 Medal transfer screen 4 Remote control device

Claims (2)

A gaming system including a player terminal that is a terminal held by a player and that can receive and display images of a gaming machine and remotely control the gaming machine, and a remote control device that controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine in response to remote control by the player terminal,
The gaming machine includes:
a lottery means for executing a lottery to determine a winning combination in response to a game start operation;
a symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols based on the result of the lottery;
A symbol stopping means for stopping the variable display in response to a stop operation by a player;
A determination means for determining that a win has occurred when the displayed pattern matches a predetermined winning combination pattern when the variable display of the pattern stops;
and awarding means for awarding a prize to a player in response to the occurrence of a win,
The player terminal comprises:
It is possible to display an image of another machine that has been captured of a gaming machine being played by another player, and it is possible to remotely control the gaming machine in place of the other machine while the image of the other machine is being displayed.
the remote control device is configured to control a gaming operation of the gaming machine in response to the proxy remote operation;
A group registration means is provided for registering a plurality of players as a group in advance,
The gaming system is characterized in that the player terminal can display, as the other machine image, an image of a gaming machine being played by a player who is registered in the same group by the group registration means, and the player can force the image of the gaming machine being played by the player terminal of another player in the same group to be displayed as the other machine image in an interrupt manner . The player terminal comprises:
a message input means for inputting a message to other players;
a message sending means for sending the message to the player terminals of other players;
2. The gaming system according to claim 1, further comprising: display means for displaying messages received from other players.