JP6018553B2 - Game machine, control method used therefor, and computer program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine in which a user plays a game progressing in a virtual space displayed on a display unit by operating an operation member such as a lever or a button, a control method used therefor, and a computer program.

  A game machine is known in which a user plays a game progressing in a virtual space displayed on a display unit such as a monitor by operating an operation member such as a lever or a button. For example, a game machine in which an enemy character and a user's own character operated by the user are displayed on the game screen, and the user operates the player's character with a lever and a button to attack the enemy character is known (for example, Non-Patent Document 1). reference).

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  In a game machine as shown in Non-Patent Document 1, the actions that can be performed by the user in the game are limited, and the game may become monotonous. There are also known game consoles that have variations in actions in the game by operating levers and buttons in a specific order or simultaneously, but users who are not good at complicated operations with such game machines May not be able to enjoy the game.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of executing various actions in a game with a simple operation, a control method used therefor, and a computer program.

  The game machine of the present invention includes an operation member operated by a user and a display unit, and plays a game that progresses in a virtual space displayed on the display unit when the user operates the operation member. A game machine, wherein a plurality of execution objects for executing various actions and one or more reflection objects reflecting the effects of the actions are displayed on the display means, and the plurality of execution objects are predetermined. When the user operates the operation member and selects any one of the plurality of execution objects, the effect of the action associated with the execution object is Game execution means for executing the game so as to be reflected in the reflection object is provided.

  The control method of the present invention comprises an operation member operated by a user and display means, and a game that progresses in a virtual space displayed on the display means is played by the user operating the operation member. A plurality of execution objects for executing various actions and one or more reflection objects reflecting the effects of the actions are displayed on the display means on a computer incorporated in the game machine, and the plurality of execution objects Of the action associated with the execution object when the user selects any one of the plurality of execution objects by operating the operation member. A game execution step of executing the game so that is reflected on the reflection object It is.

  A computer program for a game machine according to the present invention includes an operation member operated by a user and display means, and the user operates the operation member in a game that progresses in a virtual space displayed on the display means. A plurality of execution objects for executing various actions and one or more reflection objects in which the effects of the actions are reflected are displayed on the display means. When a plurality of execution objects are moved along a predetermined path, and the user operates the operation member and selects any one of the plurality of execution objects, the execution objects are associated with the execution objects. The game is executed so that the effect of the action being reflected is reflected in the reflecting object. Those that are configured to function as a beam execution means.

FIG. 6 illustrates a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. The functional block diagram of a game machine. The figure which shows an example of a game screen. The figure which shows an example of a character card. The figure which shows an example of a game screen when a summoning object is shot down and a code reader acquires the two-dimensional code of a character card. The figure which shows an example of a conversion table. The figure which shows an example of the game screen at the time of a boss event. The flowchart which shows the game control processing routine which a game execution part performs. The flowchart which shows the boss event control processing routine which a game execution part performs. The flowchart which shows the summoning process routine which a game execution part performs.

  FIG. 1 shows a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. The game machine 1 is installed in a predetermined facility such as a store mainly for the purpose of making a large number of users play a game repeatedly to increase profits. This type of game machine 1 may be called an arcade game machine.

  The game machine 1 includes a housing 2, two monitors 3 provided in the housing 2, and four control panels 4 arranged in front of the monitor 3. In this figure, one monitor 3 and two control panels 4 are shown. The two monitors 3 are arranged back to back so that the display part of one monitor 3 faces one side of the game machine 1 and the display part of the other monitor 3 faces the other side of the game machine 1. . Moreover, the monitor 3 is provided in the housing | casing 2 so that it may be located in the height of a user's eyes. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the housing 2 is also provided with a speaker 5.

  As shown in this figure, two control panels 4 are arranged side by side in front of each monitor 3. Each control panel 4 is provided with a lever 6, a button 7, and a medal slot 8 for inserting a medal into the game machine 1. The lever 6 and the button 7 are well-known input devices that are operated when the user plays a game, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. Inside the housing 2 is provided a medal hopper (not shown) for storing medals. The medals inserted from the medal slot 8 are stored in the medal hopper. Below each control panel 4 is provided a medal payout opening 9 for paying out medals acquired by the user. When the user presses the medal payout button 11 on the control panel 4, medals are supplied from the medal hopper to the medal payout exit 9. The game machine 1 has a medal lending function. When a predetermined amount is inserted into the coin insertion slot 12, the corresponding number is added to the credit.

  A code reader 10 and a camera 13 are provided between adjacent control panels 4. The code reader 10 is configured to be able to read a two-dimensional code and output a signal according to the reading result. A character card KC (see FIG. 4) on which a two-dimensional code is printed is inserted into the code reader 10. The camera 13 is configured to capture a two-dimensional code displayed on a screen of a user's mobile terminal, a magazine, or the like, and to output a signal of the captured image to the control unit 100. In the following description, the two-dimensional code printed on the character card KC will be described. However, the two-dimensional code displayed on the screen of the user's portable terminal, a magazine, or the like can be similarly read from the captured image. In addition to the above, the game machine 1 is provided with various input devices and output devices provided in a normal arcade game machine, such as a volume operation switch, a power switch, and a power lamp. Omitted.

  FIG. 2 shows a functional block diagram of the game machine 1. The game machine 1 includes a control unit 100 as a computer. The control unit 100 is provided inside the housing 2. The control unit 100 is connected to the lever 6, button 7, code reader 10, medal detection sensor 14, coin detection sensor 16, camera 13, and medal payout button 11. The medal detection sensor 14 is a well-known sensor that detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 8. The coin detection sensor 16 is a known sensor that detects a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 12. Also connected to the control unit 100 are a monitor 3, a speaker 5, and a medal payout mechanism 15. The medal payout mechanism 15 is a mechanism for supplying medals from the medal hopper to the medal payout opening 9. In addition to these, an input device and an output device provided in the game machine 1 are connected to the control unit 100, but these are not shown.

  The control unit 100 includes a game control unit 101 as a control subject, and a display control unit 102 and an audio output control unit 103 that operate according to an output from the game control unit 101. The game control unit 101 is configured as a unit in which a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor are combined. The display control unit 102 draws an image corresponding to the image data given from the game control unit 101 in the frame buffer, and outputs a video signal corresponding to the drawn image to the monitor 3, so that a predetermined value is displayed on the monitor 3. Display an image. The audio output control unit 103 generates a sound reproduction signal corresponding to the sound reproduction data given from the game control unit 101 and outputs the sound reproduction signal to the speaker 5 to reproduce predetermined sound (including music) from the speaker 5. .

  An external storage device 104 is connected to the game control unit 101. As the external storage device 104, a storage medium that can hold the storage without power supply, such as an optical storage medium such as a DVDROM or a CDROM, or a nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as an EEPROM, is used. The external storage device 104 stores a game program 105 and game data 106. The game program 105 is a computer program necessary for executing a game according to a predetermined procedure on the game machine 1.

  When the game machine 1 is activated, the game control unit 101 executes various operations necessary to operate as the game machine 1 by executing an operation program stored in the internal storage device. Subsequently, the game control unit 101 sets an environment for executing the game according to the game program 105. When the game program 105 is executed by the game control unit 101, a game execution unit 107 is generated in the game control unit 101. The game execution unit 107 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program.

  The game data 106 includes various data that should be referred to when the game is executed according to the game program 105. For example, the game data 106 includes image data 106a, sound effect data 106b, and a conversion table 106c. The image data 106a is data for causing the monitor 3 to display a background image in the game screen, various objects, icons, characters that should appear in the game, and the like. The sound effect data 106b is data in which a plurality of types of sound effects to be output from the speaker 5 according to the player's operation or game situation are recorded in association with unique codes for each sound effect. The conversion table 106 c is a correspondence table between character card KC information and parameters for converting the information on the character card KC read by the code reader 10 into parameters usable in the game machine 1.

  Next, a game executed on the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 shows an example of the game screen GS displayed on the monitor 3. The game screen GS is shared by two users. Therefore, among the two control panels 4 arranged in front of the monitor 3, the reference numeral “L” is used for a user who plays a game on the left control panel 4 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the player 1). "R" is attached to the reference numeral for a user who plays a game on the right control panel 4 (hereinafter, also referred to as player 2). When there is no need to distinguish between users, “L” and “R” are not used.

  As shown in this figure, the game screen GS displays launch ports 20L and 20R operated by the user, a plurality of execution objects 21 for executing various actions in the game, and enemy characters 22L and 22R. The The user can move the position of the launch port 20 left and right within a predetermined range by moving the lever 6 left and right. In addition, the user can fire a bullet from the launch port 20 by pressing the button 7. Then, the user operates the launch port 20 to shoot down the execution object 21 and executes various actions to attack the enemy character 22 to play the game. In FIG. 3, the action corresponding to the execution object 21 shot down by the player 1 is reflected in the enemy character 22L and the launch port 20L, and the action corresponding to the execution object 21 shot down by the player 2 is the enemy character 22R and launch. Reflected in the mouth 20R. Conventionally, each action for attacking an enemy character is usually performed by a user in a compact display state. However, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a target that moves over a wide area of the screen. As well as making the selection on condition that it be shot down.

  The game machine 1 is configured as a so-called medal game machine that plays a game using medals. Therefore, when playing a game, the user first borrows a medal and inserts the medal into the game machine 1 from the medal slot 8. The medal detection sensor 14 detects the number of inserted medals. The number of medals detected here is added to the credits displayed on the credit display portions 23L and 23R of the game screen GS. The game execution unit 107 enables the number of bullets corresponding to the credits displayed on the credit display units 23L and 23R to be fired from the launch port 20. When the user plays the game, the number of medals corresponding to the play result is added to the user's credit. When the medal payout button 11 is pressed, the number of medals corresponding to the credits displayed on the credit display portions 23L and 23R are paid out from the medal payout exit 9. Next to each credit display section 23, counters 24L and 24R indicating the number of enemy characters 22 defeated by the user are displayed.

  Hereinafter, the game will be described in detail. As shown in this figure, a rail 25 is displayed in the upper part of the game screen GS. The plurality of execution objects 21 move along the rail 25 as if they are moving on the rail 25. The rail 25 extends upward at the upper left and right ends of the game screen GS. The plurality of execution objects 21 appear on the game screen GS from above at the upper right end portion of the game screen GS as indicated by the arrow IN, and pass through the center portion of the game screen GS as indicated by the arrow F to the rail 25 to the upper left end portion. Move along. Then, as indicated by an arrow OUT, the upper left portion of the game screen GS disappears upward from the game screen GS. The moving direction of the execution object 21 does not have to be constant, and the moving direction may be opposite when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Moreover, the rail 25 does not need to be fixed, and the shape may change dynamically.

  The execution object 21 includes a monster object 21A, a reinforcement object 21B, and a summon object 21C. Each object displays the number of medals that the user can acquire when the object is shot down. Therefore, in the example shown in this figure, two medals are added to the user's credit when the monster object 21A is shot down, and five medals are added when the reinforced object 21B is shot down. To do. Note that the number of medals is determined after the summon object 21C is shot down. Therefore, “???” is displayed on the summoning object 21 </ b> C.

  When the execution object 21 is shot down, the action displayed on the execution object 21 is executed in the game. For example, when the monster object 21A is shot down, the monster described in the object is summoned on the game screen GS. Then, the monster attacks the enemy character 22. Each enemy character 22 is set with a hit point, and the game screen GS shows the hit point with an HP gauge 22a. The HP gauge 22a decreases every time a monster attacks. When the HP gauge becomes zero, the enemy character 22 is defeated, and the number of medals set for the enemy character 22 are added to the user's credit. When the enemy character 22 is defeated in this way, another enemy character 22 is displayed on the game screen GS and the game is continued.

  Although only one type of monster object 21A is shown in this figure, this game machine 1 has a plurality of types of monster objects 21A with different displayed monsters. For each type of monster object 21A, the number of bullets required to shoot down the monster object 21A or the probability of being shot down when a bullet is hit is set. The number of bullets required to shoot down the monster object 21A or the probability of being shot down when hitting a bullet is the attack power of the displayed monster or the medal added to the credit when the monster object 21A is shot down It is set according to the number of sheets. For example, a monster object 21A displaying a monster with weak attack power can be shot down by hitting one bullet, but a monster object 21A displaying a monster with strong attack power must hit four shots. You may not be able to shoot it down. Also, when a bullet hits a monster object 21A displaying a weak monster, the probability of being shot down when hitting a monster object 21A displaying a weak monster object is 50%. The probability of being shot down may be 10%. Further, as the bullet is hit against the monster object 21A, the probability of being shot down when hitting the monster object 21A may be increased. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of bullets necessary to shoot down the monster object 21A or the probability of being shot down when hitting a bullet may be dynamically changed. In addition, the number of medals of each monster object 21A is set so that the stronger the attack power of the displayed monster is, the more medals are added to the user's credit when the monster object 21A is shot down. Yes.

  When the reinforcement object 21B is shot down, the reinforcement described in the object is performed on the launch port 20. The case of the “gatling” reinforcement object 21B shown in this figure will be described. When this “gatling” reinforced object 21B is shot down, the bullets can be fired continuously. In addition, normally one bullet can be fired from the launch port 20 for one credit, but if the launch port 20 is strengthened by the reinforcing object 21B, ten bullets can be fired for one credit. Further, when the launch port 20 is strengthened by the reinforcing object 21B, the shape of the launch port 20 changes like the launch port 20R of the player 2. In addition, an instruction is displayed on the game screen GS to rotate the lever 6 as shown in this figure. When the user turns the lever 6, bullets are continuously fired from the launch port 20.

  As with the monster object 21A, a plurality of types of reinforcement objects 21B with different displayed reinforcements are also prepared for the reinforcement object 21B. For each type of reinforcement object 21B, the number of bullets necessary to shoot down the reinforcement object 21B or the probability of the reinforcement object 21B being shot down when a bullet is hit is set. For example, the strengthening object 21B capable of slightly strengthening the launch port 20 can shoot off the strengthening object 21B when one bullet is hit, and the strengthening object 21B capable of significantly strengthening the launch port 20 May not be able to shoot down its reinforced object 21B unless it hits four bullets. Further, the strengthening object 21B capable of slightly strengthening the launch port 20 has a 30% probability of being shot down when a bullet is hit, and the strengthening object 21B capable of significantly strengthening the launch port 20 is The probability of being shot down when a bullet is hit may be 10%. Further, as the bullet is hit against the strengthening object 21B, the probability of being shot down when hitting the strengthening object 21B may be set to increase. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of bullets required to shoot down the reinforcement object 21B or the probability of being shot down when hitting a bullet may be dynamically changed. Similarly to the monster object 21A, the number of medals to be added to the user's credit when the reinforced object 21B is shot down for each type is set. As described above, each execution object 21 is differentiated by the effect of the action executed when the execution object 21 is shot down and the number of medals, and each user can grasp the difference so that the user can grasp the difference. The display mode of the execution object is also changed. For example, the value of each execution object is divided into four levels, the execution object with the highest value is displayed in a state surrounded by a gold frame, the silver frame for the second execution object, and the third execution object. Is displayed with a copper frame, and the execution object with the lowest value is displayed without a frame. Further, the execution object 21 may be displayed such that the execution object 21 tilts or the frame of the execution object 21 is missing as a bullet hits the execution object 21.

  When the summoning object 21C is shot down, an instruction is displayed on the game screen GS to insert the character card KC into the code reader 10. FIG. 4 shows an example of the character card KC. This character card KC is a card used in another game different from the game of the game machine 1. This other game is executed by another game machine different from the game machine 1. Another game is a game in which, for example, a character displayed on the character card KC is battled in the game. As shown in this figure, various information used in another game is printed on the character card KC. The character card KC is provided with a basic information area SI, a code information area BI, a character image area CI, and a feature information area FI, and information is indicated in each area. In the basic information area SI, information on the name of the player, information on the name of the character defined by each card, and status information indicating the hit point (HP), attack point (AT), special point (SP), etc. of the character. It is shown. In the character image area CI, a character image KG defined by each card is displayed. The feature information area FI includes information on options (techniques) that can be executed in another game when the character defined in each card is used in another game, information on a special technique, etc. .

  In the code information area BI, a two-dimensional code NB as a game code is displayed. The information indicated by the two-dimensional code NB includes all information for defining the characters included in the character card KC. That is, the two-dimensional code includes information in each of the basic information area SI, the character image area CI, and the feature information area FI. Information such as a unique number indicating the image KG may be used as information on the character image KG in the character image area CI. The game machine 1 may display the character image KG using a table that associates the unique number with the character image KG.

  In the game of the game machine 1, among these pieces of information, the player name information, the character name information defined by each card, the character status information, the character image KG information, and executable in another game Use option (skill) information. In the character card KC shown in FIG. 4, the option “★ ☆☆☆” (level I) and the option “★★ ☆☆” (level II) can be used. As a level I option, “Miss”, “Kogeki”, “Kogeki”, “Summon LV1”, “★ → ★★”, “Summon LV1” are set in order from the top. Also, “summon LV1”, “Kogeki”, “Kogeki”, “summon LV2”, “summon LV2”, and “summon LV2” are set in order from the top as Level II options. Of these, “summoning LV1” and “summoning LV2” indicate options that can summon characters according to each level in another game, and “★ → ★★” is executed in another game. Indicates that the option is from level I to level II. These options are used alternatively in other games. For example, in another game, one of the level I options is selected. Then, the action corresponding to the selected option is reflected in another game. For example, when “Kogeki” is selected, damage according to the attack point (AT) is given to the opponent.

  When the user inserts the character card KC into the code reader 10 in accordance with the instruction on the game screen GS in the game machine 1, the code reader 10 reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the character card KC. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the character on the character card KC is displayed on the game screen GS as if the character on the character card KC was summoned to the game of the game machine 1. As shown in this figure, on the game screen GS, the player name NP, the character name NC of the character card KC, and the character image KG are displayed on the game screen GS. Also, options that can be executed in another game are converted into the number of medals and displayed as a payout table DT. Here, “★ → ★★” may be displayed as it is without being converted, or may be displayed after being converted into the number of medals. When the information on the character card KC is read by the game machine 1, the level I option among the options printed on the character card KC is first converted into the number of medals and displayed.

  This conversion is performed using, for example, the conversion table 106c stored in the external storage device 104. FIG. 6 shows an example of the conversion table 106c. As shown in this figure, the number of medals corresponding to each option is set for each option. Even for the same option, the number of corresponding medals is set for each level. Then, the number of medals corresponding to each option is set so that the option having a greater effect when used in another game has a larger number of medals. More specifically, when these options are used in another game, “Kogeki” is more effective than “Miss”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the number of medals corresponding to “Kogeki” is larger than the number of medals corresponding to “Miss”. Note that when performing the conversion process, not only the conversion table 106c as shown in FIG. 6 but also conversion using a function with the option of the character card KC as a parameter is possible.

  When the option of the character card KC is converted into the number of medals and displayed, a lottery is started to determine which number is added to the user's credit. This lottery may be performed by selecting any one of the six options displayed on the game screen GS like a roulette game, for example. Then, it is only necessary to display one option as a lottery result on condition that the user presses the button or a predetermined time has passed. If “★ → ★★” is selected at this time, the level II option among the options printed on the character card KC is converted into the number of medals and displayed again. Done. When the number of medals is determined by lottery, the number of medals is added to the user's credit.

  Further, when the information on the character card KC is read by the code reader 10 in this way, an attack corresponding to the attack point of the character of the character card KC is performed on the enemy character 22. Then, the HP gauge 22a decreases according to the attack point.

  As with the other objects 21A and 21B, a plurality of types of summon objects 21C may be prepared for the summon object 21C. For example, when a level or class is set for each character of the character card KC, a summon object 21C may be prepared for each level or class. For example, when 1 to 4 classes are set for the character of the character card KC, four types of summon objects 21C may be prepared. Further, for each type, the number of bullets required to shoot down the summon object 21C or the probability of being shot down when a bullet hits may be set. For example, if a class 4 character is stronger than a class 1 character, the summon object 21C corresponding to the class 1 character card KC can be shot down with a single shot, but the class 4 character card KC The summoning object 21C corresponding to may not be able to be shot down unless four bullets are hit. Further, the summoning object 21C corresponding to the class 1 character card KC has a 50% probability of being shot down when hitting a bullet, and the summoning object 21C corresponding to the class 4 character card KC is hitting a bullet The probability of being shot down may be 20%. Further, as the bullet is hit against the summon object 21C, the probability of being shot down when hitting the summon object 21C may be set to increase. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of bullets required to shoot down the summon object 21C or the probability of being shot down when hitting a bullet may be dynamically changed.

  If the code reader 10 cannot read the two-dimensional code within a predetermined time even if the summoning object 21C is shot down, it is considered that the character card KC has not been inserted into the code reader 10. In this case, the game may be continued without doing anything. Alternatively, one of the plurality of monster objects 21A stored in the external storage device 104 may be selected at random, and the same processing as when the monster object 21A was shot down may be performed. In addition, when selecting randomly from the data of the plurality of monster objects 21A, it may be limited to select a monster that is the same as or weaker than the monster corresponding to the summon object 21C.

  In this way, when the execution object 21 displayed on the game screen GS is shot down and a predetermined number of enemy characters 22 are defeated, a boss event occurs. In this boss event, as shown in FIG. 7, the boss character 30 and the HP gauge 30a of the boss character 30 are displayed on the game screen GS. In this boss event, the boss character 30 is attacked by one or more users playing on the game machine 1. In the boss event, the execution object 21 moves around the boss character 30 around the boss character 30. Here, on the other side of the boss character 30, the state of the launching port 20 of the user on the opposite side of the game machine 1 across the monitor 3 is also displayed. This expresses that one or more users playing on the game machine 1 are attacking the common boss character 30. Each user attacks the boss character 30 by shooting down the execution object 21 even in this boss event. If the HP gauge 30a of the boss character 30 is set to zero and the boss character 30 can be defeated, the number set for the boss character 30 is added to each user's credit. Thereafter, the game is continued by returning to the game screen GS of FIG.

  Next, processing of the game control unit 101 when a game is executed on the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. When the game control unit 101 reads the game program 105 and completes the initial settings necessary for executing the game, the game control unit 101 waits for the insertion of a medal from the user. Thereby, the game execution part 107 is produced | generated. The game execution unit 107 repeatedly executes the game control process routine shown in FIG. 8 and the boss event control process routine shown in FIG. 9 at a predetermined cycle. Thereby, the game described above is executed. These routines are executed in parallel.

  In the routine of FIG. 8, the game execution unit 107 first determines in step S11 whether or not the number of user credits is 1 or more, that is, whether or not credits exist. If it is determined that no credit exists, the current routine is exited. As described above, this routine is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle. Therefore, this routine waits until it is determined that credits are present by executing the processing in this way. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a credit, the process proceeds to step S12, and the game execution unit 107 determines whether or not the button 7 has been operated. If it is determined that the button 7 has not been operated, the process exits from this routine and stands by.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the button 7 has been operated, after performing credit subtraction processing, the process proceeds to step S13, and the game execution unit 107 determines whether or not the execution object 21 has been shot down. As described above, each execution object 21 is set with the number of bullets necessary for shooting down or the probability of being shot down when a bullet is hit against each execution object 21. Therefore, in this process, it is only necessary to determine whether or not a predetermined number of bullets hit the execution object 21 or whether or not it has been shot down according to the result of the lottery process based on a predetermined probability. If it is determined that the execution object 21 has not been shot down, the process returns to step S11.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution object 21 has been shot down, the process proceeds to step S14, and the game execution unit 107 determines whether or not the execution object 21 that has been shot down is the summon object 21C. When it is determined that the execution object 21 shot down is the summon object 21C, the process proceeds to step S15, and the game execution unit 107 executes a summon process. After that, exit this routine. Note that after exiting the current routine, this routine is executed again from step S11.

  FIG. 10 shows a summoning process routine executed by the game execution unit 107 in the summoning process. In this summoning process, the game execution unit 107 first permits the code reader 10 to read a two-dimensional code in step S31. This permission means both allowing the code reader 10 to read the two-dimensional code and allowing the game execution unit 107 to use the two-dimensional code read by the code reader 10. Is included. In this process, an instruction is displayed on the game screen GS to insert the character card KC into the code reader 10. In the next step S32, the game execution unit 107 determines whether or not the code reader 10 has successfully read the two-dimensional code. This determination may be made based on an output signal from the code reader 10, for example.

  If it is determined that the two-dimensional code has been successfully read, the process proceeds to step S33, and the game execution unit 107 executes payout table creation processing. In this payout table creation process, as described above, the payout table DT is created using the option of the character card KC and the conversion table 106c. In subsequent step S34, the game executing unit 107 executes screen display processing. In this screen display process, as described above, the player name NP of the character card KC, the character name NC of the character card KC, and the character image KG are displayed on the game screen GS. The created payout table DT is also displayed.

  In the next step S35, the game execution unit 107 executes a lottery process. In the lottery process, as described above, a lottery for determining which number of the payout table DT is added to the user's credit is performed. In subsequent step S36, the game execution unit 107 executes an attack process. In the attack process, as described above, an attack corresponding to the attack point of the character of the character card KC is performed on the enemy character 22. Further, the number of medals corresponding to the lottery result is added to the user's credit. Thereafter, the current routine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the reading of the two-dimensional code is unsuccessful, the process proceeds to step S37, and the game execution unit 107 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the summoning process was executed. An appropriate time (for example, 30 seconds) may be set in advance as the predetermined time. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S32.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S38, and the game execution unit 107 executes a cancel process. In this cancel process, for example, one is selected at random from the data of the plurality of monster objects 21A stored in the external storage device 104. Then, the same processing as when the monster object 21A is shot down is performed. Thereafter, the current routine is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the description of the game control processing routine will be continued. On the other hand, when it determines with the execution object 21 shot down not being the summoning object 21C, it progresses to step S16, and the game execution part 107 determines whether the execution object 21 shot down is the reinforcement | strengthening object 21B. If it is determined that the execution object 21 shot down is the reinforcement object 21B, the process proceeds to step S17, and the game execution unit 107 executes the reinforcement process. In the reinforcement process, an action corresponding to the type of the reinforcement object 21B shot down as described above is performed on the launch port 20. Further, as the reinforcement process, the game execution unit 107 adds the number of medals shown in the reinforcement object 21B to the user's credit. After that, exit this routine. Note that after exiting the current routine, this routine is executed again from step S11.

  On the other hand, when it determines with the execution object 21 shot down not being the reinforcement | strengthening object 21B, it progresses to step S18. When it is determined that the execution object 21 shot down is not the strengthening object 21B or the summoning object 21C, the execution object 21 shot down is the monster object 21A. Therefore, in this step S18, as described above, the attack process when the monster object 21A is shot down is executed. That is, the monster described in the monster object 21 </ b> A is summoned on the game screen GS, and the monster attacks the enemy character 22. Further, as the attack process, the game execution unit 107 adds the number of medals shown in the monster object 21A to the user's credit. After that, exit this routine. Note that after exiting the current routine, this routine is executed again from step S11.

  Next, the boss event control processing routine of FIG. 9 will be described. This routine is executed to realize the boss event described above. In this routine, the game execution unit 107 first determines whether or not the enemy character 22 has been defeated in step S21. This determination may be made based on whether or not the HP gauge 22a has become zero. If it is determined that the enemy character 22 has not been defeated, the current routine is exited. This routine is also repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle. Therefore, this routine waits until the enemy character 22 is defeated by executing the processing in this way.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the enemy character 22 has been defeated, the game execution unit 107 adds the number of medals set for the defeated enemy character 22 to the user's credit, and proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the game execution unit 107 determines whether or not the number of defeated enemy characters 22 has reached a predetermined number. The predetermined number is a numerical value for determining whether or not to start a boss event, and an appropriate number such as four bodies is set. If it is determined that the number of defeated enemy characters 22 has reached a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S23, and the game execution unit 107 executes the boss event described above. After that, exit this routine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of defeated enemy characters 22 has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S24, where the game execution unit 107 displays the next enemy character 22 on the game screen GS and continues the game. . The next enemy character 22 may be appropriately set to be different from the defeated enemy character 22. After that, exit this routine.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the user can execute various actions in the game simply by operating the lever 6 and the button 7 and shooting down the execution object 21. In this case, in order to execute various actions in the game, it is not necessary for the user to operate the levers and buttons in a specific order or simultaneously. Therefore, various actions in the game can be executed with a simple operation.

  In the game machine 1 of the present invention, a summoning object 21C is provided as one of the execution objects 21. When the summoning object 21C is shot down and the code reader 10 reads the two-dimensional code of the character card KC used in another game, the action set based on the information of the character card KC is Executed. In this case, by changing the character card KC to be read by the code reader 10, an action different for each character card KC can be executed in the game. Therefore, the number of actions that can be executed in the game can be increased. However, even in this case, since the user only needs to shoot down the summoning object 21C and insert the character card KC into the code reader 10, many actions can be executed with simple operations.

  In this game, the monster object 21A for summoning strong monsters and the strengthening object 21B that can perform strong reinforcement need to hit or hit many bullets to shoot them down. The probability of being shot down is low. Thus, by setting the number of bullets and the probability according to the effect of each execution object 21, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming too simple or difficult.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lever 6 and the button 7 correspond to the operation member of the present invention, and the monitor 3 corresponds to the display means of the present invention. The control unit 100 corresponds to the game execution means of the present invention. The character card KC corresponds to the recording medium of the present invention. The launch port 20 corresponds to the launching part of the present invention. The code reader 10 corresponds to the information acquisition unit of the present invention. The launch port 20, the enemy character 22, and the boss character 30 correspond to the reflecting object of the present invention. The monster object 21A corresponds to the attack object of the present invention. The reinforcement object 21B corresponds to the characteristic object of the present invention. The summoning object 21C corresponds to the information acquisition object of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described form and can be implemented in various forms. For example, a game machine to which the present invention is applied is not limited to a medal game machine. The game machine to which the present invention is applied may be a game machine that provides a user with a game on the condition that a predetermined play fee has been collected from the user. Further, in addition to the arcade game machine installed in a commercial facility, it may be realized in an appropriate form such as a home-use game machine or a portable game machine. Note that the aspect of giving a payout in the present invention includes, for example, an aspect of giving a ticket to a user and an aspect of giving a payout to a user as data.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution object 21 is selected by causing the user to select the execution object 21 by shooting the execution object 21 with a bullet fired from the launch port 20, but the method of causing the user to select the execution object 21 is not limited to this method. For example, a method of causing the user to select the execution object 21 by performing an operation of capturing the execution object 21 with a throwing net or a fishing rod may be used.

  In the embodiment described above, the payout information is generated using the option (technique) information among the information of the character card KC. However, the information used for generating the payout information is not limited to this. For example, among the information possessed by the character card KC, dividends are made using status information such as the hit points (HP), attack points (AT), and special points (SP) of the character indicated in the basic information area SI. The information may be generated. In addition, the information used when generating the payout information in the present invention is not limited to the information on the character card KC used in another game. The information used when generating the payout information may be various information used when another game is advanced. For example, payout information may be generated using information on items used in another game.

  In the embodiment described above, the code reader 10 is used to acquire information from the paper character card KC. However, the method for acquiring the information is not limited to this. For example, if a non-volatile storage medium such as an IC chip or magnetic stripe is provided, and the card on which information is recorded is used in another game, the information is obtained from the card using a card reader. May be. Further, when the game machine 1 is connected to a server device via a network and information on another game is recorded in the server device, for example, the card ID possessed by the user is acquired by the game machine 1, and the server device Information of another game corresponding to the card ID may be acquired.

  The method for generating the payout information from the option of the character card KC is not limited to the method described in the above embodiment. For example, the payout information may be generated by using at least one information among the number, type, arrangement order, and combination of options indicated on the character card KC. This will be specifically described using the character card KC shown in FIG. In this character card KC, “Miss”, “Kogeki”, “Kogeki”, “summon LV1”, “★ → ★★”, “summon LV1” are set as level I options. In this way, when there are two “Kogeki” at the same level, the number of medals set as a payout may be increased compared to the case where there is only one “Kogeki” at the same level. For example, when there is only one “Kogeki” at the same level, two medals are set as a payout, and when there are two “Kogeki”, four medals are set as a payout. Further, when there are a predetermined combination of options at the same level, the payout of each option may be increased. For example, in the case where there is “Kogeki” and “Summon LV1” at the same level as in the character card KC shown in this figure, only one of “Kogeki” and “Summon LV1” is at the same level. The number of medals set as a payout may be increased as compared with the case where there is not. Further, for example, when “Kogeki” is lined up and down at the same level, the number of medals set as a payout may be increased as compared with the case where there are other options above and below “Kogeki”. By generating information on the payout in this way, it is possible to increase the number of payout variations.

  As another method of generating payout information from the option of the character card KC, the game machine 1 stores information on the compatibility of the character that can be summoned by the user with the enemy character 22 or the boss character 30, and the user summons it. The payout information may be generated from the option of the character card KC based on the information on the compatibility between the character and the enemy character 22 or the boss character 30. Specifically, when the attribute of the character summoned by the user is superior to the attribute of the enemy character 22 or the boss character 30, the payout information is generated by performing conversion that is advantageous to the user, and the user summons the attribute. When the attribute of the character is inferior to the attribute of the enemy character 22 or the boss character 30, the payout information is generated by performing conversion that is disadvantageous to the user. In addition, based on the information on the compatibility of the character summoned by one user of the game machine 1 and the character summoned by another user, information on the dividend from the option of the character card KC of one user or / and another user is obtained. It may be generated. Specifically, when the attribute of the character summoned by one user and the attribute of the character summoned by another user are the same or similar, or the character summoned by one user and the character summoned by another user In the case of a combination that can be linked, payout information is generated by performing conversion that is advantageous to one user and / or another user. The compatibility level information includes information based on the above-mentioned attribute relationship and information on the cooperation between characters, as well as information based on the relationship between the class and level indicating the strength of the character. Information for evaluation is sufficient.

  Further, as another method of generating payout information from the option of the character card KC, for example, payout information may be generated based on user play information. Specifically, in the case of a user whose number of plays or play frequency is equal to or higher than a predetermined level, information on the payout is generated so as to be advantageous to the user as compared with a case where the number is less than a predetermined level. Further, when the user satisfies a predetermined condition in the game, a new conversion table 106c can be obtained, and the obtained conversion table 106c is stored in the game server in association with the user ID as user play information. Is also possible. Moreover, when one user and another user play simultaneously in the game machine 1, when the frequency | count and play frequency which one user and other user played simultaneously are more than predetermined level, compared with the case where it is less than predetermined level. The payout information may be generated so as to be advantageous to each user.

  Other methods for generating payout information from the options of the character card KC include time information such as date, time, day of the week, weather information, operating status of the game machine 1 (average play time of the game machine 1 and The payout information may be generated based on information on the average number of players. For example, in a specific time zone or day of the week, when generating payout information to be advantageous to the user compared to other time zones or days of the week, or when rainy weather information is acquired, clear weather information In the situation where the average play time of the game machine 1 is short or the average number of players is small, Dividend information may be generated so as to be advantageous to the user as compared to a situation where the play time is long or an average number of players is large.

  As another method of generating payout information from the options of the character card KC, a random number may be generated for each option of the character card KC, and each option may be converted into a payout corresponding to each random number. That is, it is possible to generate information on the payout at random. As a result, it is possible to make the payout information surprising.

  In the above-described embodiment, the situation where the game machine 1 is played in a state where a medal is borrowed in advance has been described. However, in the game machine 1, a situation where a predetermined amount is inserted into the coin insertion slot and a medal is lent out can be considered. . In this case, the game process may be executed in combination with the medal lending process. For example, a predetermined lottery process is executed on condition that the coin is inserted into the coin slot of the game machine and a medal is lent out, and the effect of the monster object 21A is changed according to the lottery result to the enemy character 22 or the boss character 30. Or the effect of the strengthening object 21B may be reflected on the launch port 20. With this configuration, it is possible to allow the user to actively lend medals in the game machine 1. In addition, the timing of receiving medal rents is an important factor in the development of the game, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game process is executed in the game machine 1 using the information of another game, but the specific process is executed in another game machine using the information generated in the game machine 1. May be. For example, when the user defeats a specific enemy character 22 or boss character 30 on the game machine 1, the play information is acquired on another game machine, and the enemy character 22 or boss character 30 is played on another game machine game. It may be allowed to appear inside, or may be discharged as a character card KC in another game machine. There are various methods for acquiring the play information of the game machine 1 in another game machine, but an aspect of acquiring via the server and an aspect of acquiring via the storage medium owned by the user are conceivable. .

  As described above, the game machine of the present invention includes the operation members (for example, the lever 6 and the button 7) operated by the user and the display means (for example, the monitor 3), and is displayed on the display means. A game machine that plays a game that progresses in a virtual space when the user operates the operation member, and a plurality of execution objects (for example, a monster object 21A and a reinforcement object 21B) for executing various actions. , The summoning object 21C) and one or more reflecting objects (for example, the launch port 20, the enemy character 22, the boss character 30) reflecting the effect of the action are displayed on the display means, and the plurality of execution objects Are moved along a predetermined route, and the user operates the operation member to Game execution means (for example, game control) for executing the game so that the effect of the action associated with the execution object is reflected in the reflection object when any one of the execution objects is selected. Part 101).

  According to this game machine, the user can execute various actions in the game by operating the operation member and selecting an execution object. Therefore, various actions in the game can be executed with a simple operation.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, the game machine further comprises information acquisition means (for example, a code reader 10) capable of acquiring information used in a game different from the game, and the plurality of execution objects include An information acquisition object (for example, a summoning object 21C) that permits acquisition of the information by the information acquisition unit is included, and the game execution unit selects the information acquisition object, and the information acquisition unit acquires the information. In such a case, the game may be executed so that the effect of the action set based on the acquired information is reflected in the reflecting object. In this case, if the information recorded on the recording medium is different, a different action for each recording medium can be executed in the game. Therefore, the number of actions that can be executed in the game can be increased. Even in this case, the user can execute the action by selecting an information acquisition object and performing an operation for causing the information acquisition means to acquire information. Therefore, the user can execute many actions with simple operations.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, the game execution means discriminates the amount of operation necessary for selecting the execution object and / or the probability that the selection operation is established according to the difference in effect of the action. May be used. According to this aspect, the difficulty level of the game can be appropriately set by appropriately setting the amount of operation necessary for selecting the execution object and the probability that the selection operation will be established. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming too easy or too difficult.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, the game execution means is a launch unit (for example, a launch port 20) that can be operated by the user with the operation member and can fire bullets toward the plurality of execution objects. May be further displayed on the display means, and when any execution object is shot down by a bullet fired from the launching unit, it may be determined that the execution object has been selected. According to this embodiment, the user can execute various actions in the game only by performing the same operation as that of the well-known shooting game.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, the execution object includes an attack object for attacking the reflection object, and the game execution means, when the attack object is selected, The game may be executed so that the effect of the attack is reflected on the reflection object. A game is known in which an enemy character is displayed as a reflecting object on the display means, and the enemy character is attacked with various actions. This form can be suitably applied to such a game.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, the execution object includes a characteristic object for enhancing the characteristic of the reflection object, and the game execution means, when the characteristic object is selected, the characteristic The game may be executed so as to reflect the effect of enhancing the reflection on the reflecting object. A game is known in which an enemy character is displayed on the display means, and the own character operated by the user is displayed as a reflection object, and the enemy character is attacked by the own character. This form can be suitably applied to such a game.

  The control method of the present invention includes an operation member (for example, a lever 6 and a button 7) operated by a user and a display means (for example, a monitor 3), and progresses in a virtual space displayed on the display means. A plurality of execution objects (for example, monster object 21A, reinforcement) for executing various actions on a computer (for example, control unit 100) incorporated in a game machine that is played by the user operating the operation member Object 21B, summoning object 21C) and one or more reflecting objects (for example, launch port 20, enemy character 22, boss character 30) reflecting the effect of the action are displayed on the display means, The execution object is moved along a predetermined route, and the user When the operation member is operated and any one of the plurality of execution objects is selected, the game is executed such that the effect of the action associated with the execution object is reflected in the reflection object. A game execution step (for example, steps S13 to S18 in FIG. 8) is executed.

  The computer program for a game machine of the present invention includes an operation member (for example, lever 6 and button 7) operated by a user and a display means (for example, a monitor 3), and is displayed on the display means. In order to execute various actions on a computer (for example, the control unit 100) incorporated in a game machine (for example, the game machine 1) where the user plays a game progressing in a virtual space by operating the operation member. A plurality of execution objects (for example, monster object 21A, reinforcement object 21B, summoning object 21C) and one or more reflection objects (for example, launch port 20, enemy character 22, boss character 30) in which the effect of the action is reflected. Are displayed on the display means, and the plurality of execution objects are displayed. Of the action associated with the execution object when the user selects any one of the plurality of execution objects by operating the operation member. Is configured to function as a game execution means (for example, the game control unit 101) that executes the game so as to be reflected in the reflection object.

  By executing the control method or the computer program of the present invention, the game machine of the present invention can be realized.

  In the above description, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, an example of each configuration is added in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated form.

1 game machine 3 monitor (display means)
6 Lever (operating member)
7 Button (operation member)
10 Code reader (information acquisition means)
20 Launch port (reflection object, launching part)
21 Execution object 21A Monster object (attack object)
21B Strengthening object (characteristic object)
21C Summoning object (information acquisition object)
22 Enemy character (reflection object)
30 Boss character (reflection object)
KC character card (recording medium)

Claims (7)

An operation member operated by a user, and display means;
A game machine for playing a game that progresses in a virtual space displayed on the display means by the user operating the operation member,
A plurality of execution objects for executing various actions and one or more reflection objects reflecting the effects of the actions are displayed on the display means, and the plurality of execution objects are moved along a predetermined path. In addition, when the user operates the operation member and selects any one of the plurality of execution objects, the effect of the action associated with the execution object is reflected in the reflection object. Game execution means for executing the game as described above ,
The execution object includes an attack object for attacking the reflection object, and the reflection object includes an enemy character that reflects the effect of the attack,
The game execution means executes the attack process by the attack object on the condition that the attack object is selected by the operation of the operation member, so that the attack is performed as an action associated with the attack object. game machine to the effect Ru is reflected in the enemy character. Further comprising information acquisition means capable of acquiring information used in a game different from the game;
The plurality of execution objects include an information acquisition object that allows the information acquisition means to acquire the information,
When the information acquisition object is selected and the information is acquired by the information acquisition unit, the game execution unit is configured to reflect the effect of the action set based on the acquired information on the reflection object. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is executed so as to be reflected. The game execution means includes
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the amount of operation necessary for selecting the execution object and / or the probability that the selection operation is established is differentiated according to a difference in effect of the action. The game execution means includes
The display unit further displays a launch unit that is operated by the user with the operation member and capable of firing bullets toward the plurality of execution objects,
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when an execution object is shot down by a bullet fired from the launching unit, the execution object is determined to be selected. The execution object includes a characteristic object for enhancing the characteristic of the reflection object,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein, when the characteristic object is selected, the game execution unit executes the game so that an effect of enhancing the characteristic is reflected in the reflecting object. Machine. A computer that includes an operation member operated by a user and display means, and that is incorporated in a game machine that plays a game progressing in a virtual space displayed on the display means when the user operates the operation member. ,
A plurality of execution objects for executing various actions and one or more reflection objects reflecting the effects of the actions are displayed on the display means, and the plurality of execution objects are moved along a predetermined path. In addition, when the user operates the operation member and selects any one of the plurality of execution objects, the effect of the action associated with the execution object is reflected in the reflection object. To execute a game execution step of executing the game ,
The execution object includes an attack object for attacking the reflection object, and the reflection object includes an enemy character that reflects the effect of the attack,
In the game execution step, the attack is executed as an action associated with the attack object by executing an attack process by the attack object on condition that the attack object is selected by operating the operation member. control method for a game machine which the effect Ru is reflected in the enemy character. A computer that includes an operation member operated by a user and display means, and is incorporated in a game machine that plays a game that progresses in a virtual space displayed on the display means when the user operates the operation member. ,
A plurality of execution objects for executing various actions and one or more reflection objects reflecting the effects of the actions are displayed on the display means, and the plurality of execution objects are moved along a predetermined path. In addition, when the user operates the operation member and selects any one of the plurality of execution objects, the effect of the action associated with the execution object is reflected in the reflection object. So as to function as a game execution means for executing the game ,
The execution object includes an attack object for attacking the reflection object, and the reflection object includes an enemy character that reflects the effect of the attack,
The game execution means executes the attack process by the attack object on the condition that the attack object is selected by the operation of the operation member, so that the attack is performed as an action associated with the attack object. effect a computer program for the game machine that is configured so that is reflected on the enemy character.

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