JP6313539B2 - Information processing apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, a game machine, and a game machine.

  A game resembling a gaming machine such as a slot machine can be easily played on a portable terminal. Many portable terminals having such a game function include a monitor screen and a touch panel type input device. Such monitor screens and touch panel type input devices display input areas such as buttons and switches having various functions. Therefore, a beginner who is unfamiliar with the game operation may be confused as to which input area should be selected in order to perform a desired operation.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine that is provided with a dual-purpose switch that doubles as a credit insertion switch, a start switch, and a stop switch, and even a beginner can proceed with the game without being confused by the switch operation.

Japanese Patent No. 3523279

  However, in the conventional portable terminal input device resembling the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to assign a complicated operation procedure because the function assigned to the dual-purpose button cannot be grasped. In addition, since the buttons themselves do not change, it is difficult to obtain a sense that the game is progressing by operation.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to enable a complicated operation procedure to be executed with a simple operation and not to impair the operational feeling of the game.

A portable terminal according to the present invention displays an image for game production and information necessary for a game, a display device provided with an input area having an input function in a predetermined area on the screen, and the game A game execution unit to be executed, an input area function setting unit for setting a function corresponding to a specific operation in the input area according to the execution state of the game, and a function corresponding to the specific operation in the input area And an input area image display unit that displays an image corresponding to the above, and when the user selects the input area, the specific operation is executed.
The portable terminal referred to in the present invention means a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, a notebook computer, and other portable terminal devices.

  When the input area is selected by the user, the input area function setting unit sets a function corresponding to the next operation in the input area, and the input area image display unit displays the next area in the input area. An image corresponding to the function corresponding to the operation may be displayed.

  The input area image display unit may slide a new image into the input area when changing the image of the input area.

The game machine according to the present invention displays an image for producing a game and information necessary for a game, a display device provided with an input area having an input function in a predetermined area on the screen, and the game A game execution unit to be executed, an input area function setting unit for setting a function corresponding to a specific operation in the input area according to the execution state of the game, and a function corresponding to the specific operation in the input area And an input area image display unit that displays an image corresponding to the above, and when the user selects the input area, the specific operation is executed.
The game machine is, for example, a consumer game machine.

The gaming machine according to the present invention displays an image for producing a game and information necessary for the game, and a display device provided with an input area having an input function in a predetermined area on the screen, and the game A game execution unit to be executed, an input area function setting unit for setting a function corresponding to a specific operation in the input area according to the execution state of the game, and a function corresponding to the specific operation in the input area And an input area image display unit that displays an image corresponding to the above, and when the user selects the input area, the specific operation is executed.
The gaming machine is, for example, a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute a complicated operation procedure with a simple operation and not to impair the operational feeling of the game.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the portable terminal by embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2D are diagrams illustrating an example of an appearance and a display image of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the operation means image by embodiment of this invention.

  Next, as a best mode for carrying out the present invention, a case of simulating the operation of a gaming machine (pachislot) installed in a game hall or the like on a portable terminal will be exemplified. However, the following embodiment is merely an application example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment and can be variously modified and applied.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable terminal 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The mobile terminal 1 is a mobile phone, a mobile information terminal, a notebook computer, or other portable terminal device.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 1 is, for example, a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a mobile game device, and includes a control device 11, an input device 12, and a display device 13. The control device 11 includes, as hardware, a CPU, a memory such as a ROM and a RAM, an external storage device that stores various information, an input interface, an output interface, a communication interface, and a bus that connects these.

  The control device 11 includes a game execution unit 111, an input area function setting unit 112, and an input area image display unit 113 as functional blocks. The game execution unit 111, the input area function setting unit 112, and the input area image display unit 113 correspond to modules of functions realized when the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in a ROM or the like.

  The input device 12 is for operation and input by the user, and includes a keyboard for performing various input operations by operating numeric keys, alphabet keys, other function keys, selection keys, scroll keys, and the like, and a display device. 13 is also included.

  The display device 13 includes a CRT, a liquid crystal panel, and the like, and displays a menu screen, an image for producing a game, and information necessary for a game. In addition, the display device 13 is provided with an input area having an input function (such as a touch panel mechanism) in a predetermined area.

The game execution unit 111 executes an arbitrary game, for example, a pachislot simulation game.
In the pachislot simulation game, the game execution unit 111 receives an operation corresponding to “coin insertion” from the input device 12 and can start the game when the number of inserted coins reaches a predetermined value (for example, three). It becomes a state. Next, when an operation corresponding to “reel rotation start” is received from the input device 12, random numbers within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535) are generated, and lottery is performed according to the correspondence between the generated random numbers and the winning combination. The result (presence / absence of winning and type of winning combination in case of winning) is determined. If the determined lottery result is winning of any winning combination, the effect image is displayed or the reel image is stopped according to the winning winning combination.

  When the reel image stop operation is completed, the game execution unit 111 performs a process of incrementing and updating the number of coins corresponding to the winning combination for which the number of acquired coins is established, and also displays an effect corresponding to the established winning combination. 13 is displayed. The established winning combination is “BB” (the winning combination established when “Red Seven” or “White Seven” is aligned on the active line) or “RB” (“BAR” is aligned on the effective line) In the case of a special role such as a winning combination), a special game process in which the type of winning combination, the winning probability, or the number of coins to be incremented when the winning combination is established is changed in a predetermined number of game processes after the next time. Run.

  The input area function setting unit 112 sets a function assigned to an input area (such as a touch panel) displayed on the display device 13. In this embodiment, a function of a reel rotation start switch or a reel stop switch is assigned to the input area according to the progress of the game.

  The input area image display unit 113 displays a predetermined image in an input area (such as a touch panel) displayed on the display device 13. The displayed image corresponds to the function set by the input area function setting unit 112.

Next, the operation of the mobile terminal 1 will be described.
2A to 2D are diagrams illustrating an example of the appearance and display image of the mobile terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 2A, the display device 13 of the portable terminal 1 displays images of a pachislot simulation game (effect image P, reel images Q1 to Q3, operation means image R). Further, an input area E is provided below the screen of the display device 13 and a predetermined image is displayed by the input area image display unit 113. In the present embodiment, the input area E is displayed so as to overlap the operation means image R.

  FIG. 3 shows the operation means image R. The operation means image R includes a start switch S and stop switches T1 to T3. In the input area E, one of the start switch S and the stop switches T1 to T3 is enlarged and displayed according to the progress of the game. The start switch S has a function of starting a game (starting reel rotation). The stop switches T1 to T3 have a function of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel images Q1 to Q3, respectively.

  At the stage before the game starts, a start switch S is displayed in the input area E as shown in FIG. That is, the function of the start switch is assigned to the input area E by the input area function setting unit 112, and the image of the start switch S is displayed by the input area image display unit 113. Note that at this stage, the game execution unit 111 has already received an operation corresponding to “coin insertion” from the input device 12, and the game can be started. When the user operates with a pointing device such as a mouse, the game execution unit 111 selects the input area E, and when the user operates with a terminal having a touch panel or the like, touches the input area E with a finger. The rotation of Q1 to Q3 is started.

  When the reel image starts rotating, any one of the stop switches T1 to T3 is displayed in the input area E as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 2B, the left stop switch T1 is displayed. Here, when the user touches the input area E, the game execution unit 111 stops the left reel image Q1.

  When the reel image Q1 stops, a center stop switch T2 is displayed in the input area E as shown in FIG. When the user touches the input area E, the game execution unit 111 stops the central reel image Q2. Further, when the reel image Q2 is stopped, the right stop switch T3 is displayed in the input area E as shown in FIG. When the user touches the input area E, the game execution unit 111 stops the right reel image Q3.

  The reel image stop operation is completed as described above, and the game execution unit 111 performs a process of incrementing and updating the number of coins corresponding to the winning combination for which the acquired number of coins has been established, and performing an effect corresponding to the established winning combination. It is displayed on the display device 13. Note that the display order of the stop switches T1 to T3 is not limited to the above example, and is determined by the input area function setting unit 112 according to the game situation or the like. For example, since the stop order of the reels is important at the time of a bonus, the stop switches T1 to T3 are displayed in the input area E in the correct stop order. Thereby, even a user who is not familiar with the game strategy can fully enjoy the game.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the input area E is provided on the display device 13, a specific function is assigned to the input area E according to the progress of the game, and an image corresponding to the function is displayed. . Thereby, even a user who is unfamiliar with the operation procedure of the game can play the game without changing the operation order of the switch buttons. In addition, since the display image is changed according to the function assigned to the input area E, the user can easily grasp the function of the input area E, so that a complicated operation procedure can be assigned.

  In addition, since the display image of the input area E changes, an operation feeling that the game is progressing is improved even by an operation of simply touching the same area.

  The present invention is particularly effective when the area of the image display portion is narrow and a plurality of input areas cannot be provided, such as a portable terminal. Also, in the case of a terminal that performs an input operation using only the thumb of one hand, such as a mobile phone, all operations can be performed simply by touching the same part, so that operability can be improved.

  When the user touches the input area E, the switch image on which the input area image display unit 113 is displayed may be slightly changed. For example, the image may be changed so that the switch appears to be actually pressed. Thereby, a feeling of operation can be improved more.

  Further, when changing the image displayed in the input area E, the input area image display unit 113 may perform a dynamic image effect such as sliding in a new image. Thereby, the operational feeling can be further improved.

  In this embodiment, the present invention is realized by a portable terminal, but the present invention can also be applied to a game-dedicated machine or game machine having an image display device or a touch panel mechanism. The game dedicated machine includes a consumer game machine. The gaming machines include pachinko machines and pachislot machines. The present invention can also be realized by a general personal computer.

(Modification)
In the present embodiment, the start switch S and the stop switches T1 to T3 are assigned to the input area E, but a function of a coin insertion button may also be assigned. In this case, the function of the coin insertion button is first assigned to the input area E before the start switch S, and an image of the coin insertion button is displayed. Each time the user touches the input area E, an operation corresponding to inserting one coin may be performed. Alternatively, once the user touches the input area E, a predetermined number of coins that can start the game may be inserted. Further, when the user touches the input area E, a sound effect (such as a coin falling sound) indicating that a coin has been inserted may be sounded to enhance the operational feeling.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable terminal 11 Control apparatus 12 Input device 13 Display apparatus 111 Game execution part 112 Input area function setting part 113 Input area image display part E Input area P Effect image Q1-Q3 Reel image R Operation means image S Start switch T1-T3 Stop switch

Claims (3)

A display device in which an image for game production and information necessary for the game are displayed, and an input area having an input function is provided in a predetermined area on the screen;
A game execution unit for executing the game;
An input area function setting unit that sets a function corresponding to a specific operation in the input area according to the game execution status;
The input area includes an image representing the first operation means corresponding to the specific operation of the one operating means image containing an image representing the image and the second operating means representing the first operating means An input area image display unit for displaying an area;
When the input area is selected by the user, the specific operation is executed,
The input area function setting unit changes a function to be set in the input area to a function corresponding to an operation next to the specific operation,
The input area image display unit, the information processing apparatus to change the image of a region including an image representing the second operation means an image, corresponding to the next operation of the specific operation to be displayed on the input area. The input area image display unit
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when changing the image of the input area, a new image is slid into the input area. Computer
A display processing unit for displaying an image for producing a game and information necessary for a game on a screen of a display device, and providing an input area having an input function in a predetermined area on the screen;
A game execution unit for executing the game;
An input area function setting unit that sets a function corresponding to a specific operation in the input area according to the game execution status;
The input area includes an image representing the first operation means corresponding to the specific operation of the one operating means image containing an image representing the image and the second operating means representing the first operating means Show area, the input area image display unit, and to function,
When the input area is selected by the user, the specific operation is executed,
The input area function setting unit changes a function to be set in the input area to a function corresponding to an operation next to the specific operation,
The input area image display unit, a program to change the image displayed on the input area, the image area including the image representing the second operation means corresponding to the next operation of the specific operation.

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