| 摘要 |
A system for playing a game, in which a specified number of peoples are allowed to play the game, the game is played only by one step a day over a predetermined number of days, and which can be utilized by a store as a means for gathering customers. A POS terminal (1) that also serves as a game terminal or an exclusive game terminal is installed in the front of the store and connected to a game server (3) at the center through a communication network (2) such as the Internet. Magnetic cards for authentication are issued to the customers who want to play the games. A customer who has the card and visits the store passes his magnetic card through the POS terminal (1) and receives a lucky number of a bingo game. When the number is in agreement with the number indicated on his bingo card, this agreement is reported to the center. This operation can be done only once a day. When the person wins the game within 30 days, the person receives a prize. A sugoroku (a Japanese variety of parchisi) or the like can be played likewise in addition to the bingo game. Since the game can be played by only one step a day, it is expected that the customers visit the store every day and the system can be effective in gathering customers. |
