JP2002000932A - Race game device, method for proceeding with race game and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a race game device designed to maintain a player's interest for a long time. SOLUTION: A race element information storage section 101 holding race element information necessary for executing an ordinary race and a special race, a schedule management section 103 holding a first schedule information specifying the sequence of execution of a plurality of ordinary races and a second schedule information specifying scheduled start times of special races, a timekeeping section 104 for recording elapses of time specified in the second schedule information, a race control section 105 reading race element information corresponding to a special race immediately after execution of the ordinary race, executing the special race, and executing the next scheduled ordinary race following the first schedule information after execution of the special race at a time when the timekeeping means detects the fact that the special race's scheduled start time provided for by the second schedule information has arrived during the progress of an ordinary race or just after execution thereof by the first schedule information, are provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a racehorse, a bicycle,
The present invention relates to a racing game device in which a plurality of simulated racetracks imitating a boat or the like are run on a course imitating a racetrack, and compete in the order of running.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A game device installed in a game arcade such as a game center where an unspecified number of players gather irregularly, for example, an arcade game device or a medal game device, uses a simulated race object. There is a racing game device which races on a course provided in the game and refunds a game price such as a medal to a player according to a result of the race. These racing game devices are, for example, performed using a model of a racehorse, a bicycle, a boat, or the like as a simulated racetrack, with a motif of a race such as a horse race, a bicycle race, a boat race, and the like. A race is performed by driving a model on a course provided in a racing game apparatus.

[0003] Hereinafter, this type of conventional game device will be described by taking a horse racing game device, which is a racing game device with a horse racing motif as an example. In a horse racing game machine,
Conventionally, two games have been played. One is called a betting game, and the other is called a running game. The betting ticket game is a game in which a player predicts the result of a race using a model racehorse. Normally, there are a winning type in which only the first place is predicted, and a winning type in which a combination of the first place and the second place is predicted. In betting games,
After the deadline for voting, the race continues and if the player's prediction is correct, a medal worth the product of the odds and the number of votes will be refunded. The running game is a game in which a racehorse to run in a race performed for a betting ticket game is purchased by paying a predetermined medal, and the purchased racehorse races. If the purchased racehorse enters a predetermined order in the race in which it has run, a prize of the race is obtained and a medal corresponding to the prize amount is refunded.

[0004] In the races conducted in these betting ticket games and run games, the following predetermined items (race elements) are set for each race. Race name ... Name of the race. Class… Race grade. G1 race, G2 race, G3 race, etc. Lap… Start and finish points and number of laps. Distance… The mileage of the race. Running conditions… Conditions of racehorses that can run in the race. It is set based on the age of the horse, gender, winning amount, etc. Prize money ... Prize money given to racehorses according to the order of arrival in the race. In the run game, medals equivalent to the prize money are refunded to the player. The prize money given to the racehorse is accumulated, and becomes the acquired prize money which is one of the running conditions. Registration fee… Expenses required for running a purchased racehorse in a race in a run game.

[0005] The race element information representing these race elements is determined when the horse racing game apparatus is installed in the game arcade. Then, the race element information is prepared by the number of races for one year so as to make a round from January to December based on a preset calendar.

[0006]

In a race game apparatus other than the horse racing game apparatus, the race element information indicating the race element set for each race is fixed, and the race element information is set in the race game. It is prepared to go around once a year based on a calendar. That is, the racing game device is configured to play a racing game by reading and executing the race element information based on a predetermined schedule. However, since the competition game is a race in which the race elements are circulated according to a schedule, the interest of the player gradually decreases as the race is repeated. In particular, the tendency is remarkable for lovers called repeaters. As described above, in the conventional racing game apparatus, there is a problem in that the longer the installation period is, the less interested the player is.

An object of the present invention is to provide a racing game apparatus and a racing game method which keep the player's interest for a long time. Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium in which a program code for realizing a racing game that keeps a player's interest for a long time by a computer is recorded.

[0008]

A racing game apparatus according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a racing game apparatus capable of continuously executing a plurality of normal races and at least one special race, Race element information holding means for holding race element information necessary for performing individual normal races and special races; first schedule information defining an execution order of the plurality of normal races; start of the special race Schedule management means for holding second schedule information for determining the scheduled time; timekeeping means for measuring the passage of the time defined in the second schedule information; During the race or immediately after the race, it is detected that the scheduled start time of the special race specified by the second schedule information has been reached. In the when reading the racing element information the corresponding special race immediately after execution of the normal racing running special game, after the special race execution,
Control means for executing a next scheduled normal race according to the first schedule information.

[0009] The race element information of each normal race is associated with the race name, the first schedule information specifies the execution order of a plurality of normal races by the race name, and the control means includes: The normal race is executed by the race name specified by the schedule information. The timing means normally measures the time peculiar to the racing game device,
The passage of the time determined by the schedule information may be measured.

[0010] Another race game apparatus of the present invention is a race game apparatus capable of continuously executing a plurality of normal races and at least one special race, and performs individual normal races and special races. Race element information holding means for holding race element information required above,
Schedule management means for holding first schedule information defining an execution order of the plurality of normal races and second schedule information defining a race name which triggers the start of the special race; a race name of the running race; Means for identifying the special race, and when it is detected that the race name of the normal race being executed according to the first schedule information is a race name that triggers the start of the special race, the special race is executed immediately after the execution of the normal race. Control means for reading out race element information corresponding to the race and executing a special race, and after executing the special race, executing a normal race scheduled to start next according to the first schedule information. .

In the above-described racing game apparatus, the racing game apparatus further comprises a change means for changing the race element information and the second schedule information based on change data input from a predetermined input device. The execution order of the normal race and the special race may be variable.

According to the present invention, a plurality of normal races and at least one special race can be continuously executed, and race element information necessary for performing each of the normal race and the special race is stored. In a racing game apparatus, a second scheduled race start time is determined during or immediately after the execution of a normal race based on first schedule information in which a plurality of normal races are specified by race name and the execution order is determined. When it is detected that the scheduled start time of the special race specified by the schedule information has come, immediately after the execution of the normal race, the race element information corresponding to the special race is read and executed, and the execution of the special race is performed. Later, there is provided a racing game progressing method for executing a next scheduled normal race according to the first schedule information.

According to the present invention, a plurality of normal races and at least one special race can be continuously executed, and race element information necessary for performing each of the normal races and the special races is stored. In a racing game apparatus, during the execution of a normal race based on first schedule information in which the plurality of normal races are specified by race name and the execution order is determined, the running race may be a trigger of the start of the special race. When it is detected that the race name is defined by the second schedule information that defines the race name, the race element information corresponding to the special race is read out immediately after the execution of the normal race, and this is executed. There is provided a race game progressing method for executing a next scheduled normal race according to the first schedule information after the execution of the race.

[0014] A recording medium for solving the above-mentioned other problems is a computer-readable recording medium in which a program code for causing a computer to execute the following processing is recorded. (1) Race element information required for performing each normal race and special race, first schedule information defining an execution order of a plurality of normal races, and second schedule information defining a scheduled start time of the special race Is held, and the elapse of the time specified in the second schedule information is measured, and during or after the execution of the normal race according to the first schedule information, the start of the special race specified by the second schedule information is started. When it is detected that the scheduled time has come, immediately after the execution of the normal race, the race element information corresponding to the special race is read and the special game is executed, and after the execution of the special race, the next according to the first schedule information is executed. The process of running a scheduled normal race.

(2) Race element information necessary for performing each normal race and special race, first schedule information that defines the execution order of a plurality of normal races, and a race that triggers the start of the special race The second schedule information that defines the name is retained, and when it is detected that the race name of the normal race being executed according to the first schedule information is a race name that triggers the start of the special race, the normal race is performed. Immediately after the execution of the race, a process of reading the race element information corresponding to the special race and executing the special race, and after executing the special race, executing the next scheduled normal race according to the first schedule information.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a horse racing game machine with a horse racing motif will be described.

<Structure of Horse Racing Game Apparatus> FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a horse racing game apparatus to which the present invention is applied. The horse racing game device 1 includes a table-shaped game device main body 11,
A plurality of stations 12 arranged around the game apparatus main body 11, and a door located below each station 12 and secured by a lock so that an unauthorized person cannot operate the inside of the horse racing game apparatus 1. 13. This horse racing game device 1 includes a control device 14 provided therein.
Thereby, the operation of the entire apparatus is controlled in a centralized manner. A running surface (game board surface) 15 is provided on the upper surface of the game device body 11.
Are formed.

At the four corners of the game apparatus main body 11, fan-shaped corner bases 16 are arranged in plan view. These four corner stands 1
6 and a predetermined number of stations 12 surround the outer peripheral portion of the game apparatus main body 11, so that a plurality of players can participate in the game around the game apparatus main body 11. Thus, the horse racing game device 1
Has an excellent design.

The station 12 has an upwardly inclined surface formed on the upper surface thereof. To the left of this slope,
A running horse display unit 21 composed of a CRT or liquid crystal display device is provided, and a medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side. On the uppermost part of the slope, a runner information display unit 2 comprising a display device for displaying information on the runners.
3 are provided. The player can use the display content of the run horse information display section 23 as one element of the judgment material for betting. A transparent touch panel is laminated on the screen of the runner display section 21. When an arbitrary number of medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, a horse number or the like displayed on the screen is selected and touched, and the betting information is displayed. Is input to the control device 14.

A speaker 17 is arranged at the top of the corner stand 16 to broadcast various onomatopoeia and announcements in the simulated place. In addition, slightly above the position facing the center, a video release movie surface 18 made up of a display device, which is made visible to a player at each station 12, is provided. The video can be broadcast. The video broadcast on the video broadcast movie surface 18 creates a more realistic feeling.

Each player occupies one station 12 and inserts an arbitrary number of medals from the medal insertion slot 22 and refers to horse racing information such as odds displayed on the running horse information display section 23. Meanwhile, by touching a horse number or the like displayed on the running horse display section 21, the bet is completed. When the player's bet is completed or when a preset bet time has elapsed, based on the control of the control device 14, each of the simulated racetracks simulating a racehorse starts and runs on a predetermined course on the running surface 15. I do. As a result, the race is developed, and payouts are made in the order of arrival. This payout is medal slot 2
This is performed by paying out medals corresponding to the odds to a medal payout opening 22a provided in the lower part of the second.

The horse racing game apparatus 1 having the above configuration
In this embodiment, two examples of horse racing games will be described.

<Example 1> FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a control device 14 according to Example 1 of the present embodiment. These functional blocks can be generated when a CPU of a computer that plays a central role in the horse racing game apparatus 1 reads and executes a predetermined program code.

The control unit 14 includes an overall control unit 14 a for controlling the operation of the entire horse racing game apparatus 1 and each station 12.
And a station control unit 14b provided for each station to control the operation of the station 12.

The overall control section 14a includes a race element information storage section 101 for storing a plurality of race element information, a racehorse information storage section 102 for storing information of a plurality of racehorses running in a race, a schedule information management section 103, Clock section 10
4. Race control unit 105, schedule information update unit 10
6, race element information updating section 107, output control section 108,
It is configured to include the running surface control unit 109.

The race element information storage unit 101 holds race element information necessary for performing a normal race and a special race. The “normal race” is a race that is executed according to a normal schedule (first schedule). "Special race" is a special schedule (second schedule) that is different from the normal schedule
It is a race that runs along. In addition, one race,
The unit from the start of the bet to the end of the refund based on the race result after the immediately preceding race is set as the unit.

The racehorse information storage unit 102 stores information on racehorses that can run in each race.
“Race horse information” includes the name, age, winning prize, and distance characteristics of a race horse. The information on the racehorse is displayed on the runner information display unit 23, and serves as a judgment material when the player bets.

The schedule information management section 103 holds normal schedule information and special schedule information. In the normal schedule information, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the normal races (A Cup to Z commemoration) are arranged on a calendar from January to December in the order in which they are held. The normal race is executed according to this calendar, and when the race is executed until the December race Z commemoration, the race returns to January and starts again from the A cup. The special schedule information is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in the table below, the event consists of the time and the name of the special race (α special race to γ special race). The timing unit 104 measures the elapse of the holding time included in the special schedule information. For example, when “14:00” is counted by the timing unit 104, “α”
A special race will be held. The holding time may be unique to the game space, or may be in accordance with real time.

The race control unit 105 reads out the race element information and the racehorse information from the race element information storage unit 101 and the racehorse information storage unit 102 according to each schedule of the schedule information management unit 103, and executes the race game. The execution of the race game displays information on the race and information on the racehorse to run on the runner display 21 and the runner information display 23 of each station 12,
In addition to providing a screen for letting a player make a bet, when a race starts, the running surface control unit 109 causes a predetermined course on the running surface 15 to run on a simulated race vehicle, and images and sounds are output from a video release movie surface and speakers. This is until the information is provided to the player and a payout is made to each station 12 based on the result of the race.

The schedule information updating unit 106 changes the contents of the first and second schedule information based on the schedule change information sent from the station control unit 14b. The race element information updating unit 107 changes the content of the race element information according to the race element change information sent from the station control unit 14b.

The output control unit 108 includes a race control unit 105
Control, a video of the race scenery of the racecourse and the like is displayed on the video screen 18, and audio information about the race is output from speakers 17 provided at the four corners of the game apparatus body 11. The running surface control unit 109 includes:
A model of a racehorse, which is a simulated race body, is sent to the race control unit 105.
Is to run on a predetermined course on the running surface 15 based on the control of the vehicle.

The station control section 14b includes an input control section 110, a display control section 111, and a medal management section 112. The input control unit 110 includes a running horse display unit 21
Various kinds of information are generated from input data generated by touching a touch panel stacked on the touch panel, and are sent to the race control unit 105, the schedule information update unit 106, and the race element information update unit 107. Display control unit 1
Reference numeral 11 denotes various types of information about the race sent from the race control unit 105, for example, information on racehorses to run, information on odds, race distance, and the like, which are displayed on the racehorse display unit 21 and the racehorse information display unit 23. is there. Medal management unit 112
Is to count the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 and send it to the race control unit 105, and also to refund medals to be refunded as a result of the race to the medal withdrawal opening 22a.

When a horse racing game is played by the horse racing game apparatus 1 provided with the control device 14 as described above, the game proceeds as follows. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the progress of the horse racing game.

First, in order to perform a predetermined race, the race control unit 105 reads out race element information from the race element information storage unit 101. Race element information for performing a normal race is read out according to normal schedule information taken from the schedule information management unit 103. Then, based on the read race element information, information on a racehorse running in a race is read from the racehorse information storage unit 102. The information on the racehorse is associated with the model of the racehorse running on the running surface 15, and is displayed on the racehorse display section 21 and the racehorse information display section 23 via the display control section 111. In addition, the running horse display unit 21 displays a list of odds so that the player can bet by touching the touch panel. The player enters the medal slot 22
, A bet is made by touching a desired betting ticket from a list of odds on the run horse display unit 21 (step S101).

When the betting time is over (step S10)
2), the race control unit 105 starts a race (Step S103). The race control unit 105 causes the running surface control unit 109 to run a simulated racetrack simulating a racehorse on the running surface 15. At this time, in order to excite the atmosphere of the race, the video broadcasting device 18 is output via the output control unit 108.
, The actual image of the horse race is displayed, and the speaker 17 outputs the actual state of the race by the simulated racetrack. When the race ends (step S104), the race control unit 105
Displays the race result on the video release movie screen 18 and also on the running horse display unit 21 of each station 12. Then, in accordance with the result of the race, medals are refunded to the winning player from the medal payout opening 21a of each station 12 (step S105).

It is determined whether or not a special race is to be held (step S106). If a special race is to be held, the race element information of the corresponding special race is read (step S107) and executed. If not held, race element information of the next normal race based on the normal schedule information is read (step S108) and executed.
Then, returning to step S101, the race is repeated.

A special race is held when the timer 104 detects the scheduled time set by the special schedule information. By doing this,
After executing the normal race based on the normal schedule information, the special race based on the special schedule information can be executed. In FIG. 3, a race is performed according to the normal schedule information. For example, at 14:00 during the “C Memorial”, the “α Special Race” is performed without performing the “D Stakes” after the “C Memorial” is completed. Will do. The “D stakes” will be performed after the “α special race” ends. This allows the player to play a special game to be held at a predetermined time in addition to the conventional base game repeated at a predetermined cycle, thereby maintaining interest in the racing game.

<Embodiment 2> FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the control device 14 according to Embodiment 2 of the present embodiment. These functional blocks can be generated when a CPU of a computer that plays a central role in the horse racing game apparatus 1 reads and executes a predetermined program code.
Of the functional blocks shown in FIG. 5, the functional blocks having the same names and reference numerals as those shown in FIG. 2 represent completely the same functional blocks, and therefore description thereof will be omitted. The schedule information management unit 203 holds normal schedule information and special schedule information. The normal schedule information includes, for example, as shown in FIG.
The regular races (A Cup to Z Memorial) are arranged on the lunar calendar in the order in which they are held. The normal race is executed according to this calendar, and when the race is executed until the December race Z commemoration, the race returns to January and starts again from the A cup. The special schedule information includes, for example, a race name of a normal race and a race name of a special race as shown in FIG. The race name confirmation unit 204 confirms a race name of a currently performed race. For example, if the current race is "B
If it is “stakes”, the race name confirmation unit 204 confirms this and causes the “α special race” to be held. Race names may not all match, for example,
Only “B” of “B stakes”, only “A” of “ABC stakes”, or only “stakes” may be used.

When a horse racing game is performed by the horse racing game apparatus 1 having the above-described control device 14, the game proceeds as follows. Also in this case, the horse racing game proceeds in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and thus will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in order to perform a predetermined race, the race control unit 105 reads out race element information from the race element information storage unit 101. Race element information for performing a normal race is read out according to normal schedule information taken from the schedule information management unit 103. Then, based on the read race element information, information on a racehorse running in a race is read from the racehorse information storage unit 102. The information on the racehorse is associated with the model of the racehorse running on the running surface 15, and is displayed on the racehorse display section 21 and the racehorse information display section 23 via the display control section 111. In addition, the running horse display unit 21 displays a list of odds so that the player can bet by touching the touch panel. The player enters the medal slot 22
, A bet is made by touching a desired betting ticket from the list of odds on the run horse display 21 (step S101).

When the betting time is over (step S10)
2), the race control unit 105 starts a race (Step S103). The race control unit 105 causes the running surface control unit 109 to run a simulated racetrack simulating a racehorse on the running surface 15. At this time, in order to excite the atmosphere of the race, the video broadcasting device 18 is output via the output control unit 108.
, The actual image of the horse race is displayed, and the speaker 17 outputs the actual state of the race by the simulated racetrack. When the race is completed (step S104), the race controller 10
5 displays the race result on the video release movie screen 18 and also on the running horse display unit 21 of each station 12. Then, in accordance with the result of the race, medals are refunded to the winning player from the medal payout opening 21a of each station 12 (step S105).

It is determined whether or not a special race is to be held (step S106). If a special race is to be held, the race element information of the corresponding special race is read (step S107) and executed. If not held, race element information of the next normal race based on the normal schedule information is read (step S108) and executed.
Then, returning to step S101, the race is repeated.

The special race is held when the execution of the normal race specified by the race name set by the special schedule information is confirmed by the race name confirmation unit 204. By doing so, it is possible to execute a special race based on the special schedule information after executing the normal race based on the normal schedule information. In FIG. 6, when a race is performed according to the normal schedule information, and for example, “B stakes” is held,
After the “B stakes”, the “α special race” will be performed without performing the “C memorial”. "C Memorial"
It will be held after the “α Special Race” ends. This allows the player to play a special game held after a race having a predetermined race name, in addition to the conventional base game repeated at a predetermined cycle, so that the player can maintain an interest in the racing game. Become.

<Change of Schedule Information and Race Element Information> In the present embodiment, the schedule information updating unit 106
And the race element information updating unit 107,
Schedule information and race element information can be changed. Since each of the schedule information and the race element information is related to the setting of the game, the schedule information update unit 106 and the race element information update unit 107 are different from the mode in which the normal game is executed. Function only when the operator mode is used for adjustment, inspection and setting. For example, a changeover switch for switching the mode is provided inside the door 3, which is opened and closed by a predetermined lock, and is switched when the administrator performs the setting.

When changing the race element information, a screen as shown in FIG. This screen is a screen for changing a race name in the race element information. The administrator can input the change information by touching the touch panel on the running horse display unit 21.

On the screen of FIG. 7, a character string 301, a back space 302, a change button 303, a set button 3
04, an end button 305, and an input confirmation screen 306 are displayed. Using the character string 301 and the back space 302,
Enter characters. The entered characters are displayed on the input confirmation screen 306
Will be displayed. In the input confirmation screen 306, characters are input in a frame where a triangular cursor is located. Input confirmation screen 306
(The frame in which “cup” is input) is not an input item but a selection item by touching the change button 303. The choices are "cup", "prize",
The display is changed by touching the change button 303 from “S”, “C”, “memorial”, or the like. “S” indicates stakes, and “C” indicates a cup.
When the input of the race name is completed, the setting is completed by touching the set button 304. Then, by touching the end button 305, the screen for changing the race name is ended. Here, the race name is set as "Sant's Cup".

The input data for changing the race name is sent from the input control unit 110 to the race element information updating unit 107 and the schedule information updating unit 106 as race element change information and schedule change information. The race element information change unit 107 rewrites information relating to the race name in the race element information stored in the race element information storage unit 101 according to the race element change information. The schedule information updating unit 106 rewrites the information on the race name of the normal schedule information or the special schedule information stored in the schedule information management units 103 and 203 according to the schedule change information.

The screen shown in FIG.
7, first prize display screen 308, second prize display screen 30
9, distance display screen 310, holding time display screen 311, increase button 312, shift button 313, decrease button 31
4. The end button 315 is displayed. Race name display screen 3
07 displays the race name of the race element information to be changed. First prize display screen 308, Second prize display screen 30
9, distance display screen 310, holding time display screen 311
This is an item that can be set on the screen of FIG.
By touching the & decrease button 314, the number in the frame is increased or decreased. Holding time screen 311
Up to five holding times can be set. The movement between the settable items is performed by touching the shift button 313 and moving the triangular cursor displayed on the left side. After completing the setting of each item, the end button 31
By touching 5, the change data is input. Here, the first prize is “2000”, the second prize is “200”, and the distance is “300” for the race named “Sant's Cup”.
0 ", and the holding times are set to" 10:00 "and" 17:00 ".

The data for changing the first prize money, the second prize money, and the distance among the setting data of each item input in this manner are input from the input control unit 110 to the race element information updating unit 10.
7 is transmitted as race element change information.

The race element information change section 107 rewrites information on the first prize money, the second prize money, and the distance among the race element information stored in the race element information storage section 101 according to the race element change information. Data for changing the holding time is sent from the input control unit 110 to the schedule information updating unit 106 together with the race name as schedule change information. The schedule information updating unit 106 rewrites the information on the holding time of the second schedule information managed by the schedule information management unit 103 according to the schedule change information.

In this embodiment, the simulated racetrack is moved to the running surface 15.
Run the race by actually running on top. However, the execution of the race is not limited to this. For example, the image of the race may be displayed on a large monitor, and the race may be executed using only the display image.

The horse racing game apparatus of the present invention as described above
In addition to a medal game device such as a horse racing game device, the present invention can be realized by causing a computer such as a home game device to execute a program code recorded on a recording medium according to the present invention. In this case, it is impossible to insert or withdraw medals, or to actually race with a simulated racetrack,
Instead, it is sufficient to manage only the number of medals, and display a video of the race by the race object on a display device such as a display device.

As described above, since the race name and the race element information can be rewritten and the race holding time can be set, the manager can change the race with the race name bearing the name of the playground. It can be held or a race of various race elements can be held at any time.

[0054]

As described above, according to the present invention, by changing the order of the races held in the racing game apparatus, the interest of the player can be maintained for a long time. In addition, by making the race elements variable, races of various conditions can be held, and the interest of the player can be maintained for a long time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a horse racing game device.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a control device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary diagram of schedule information.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a race progress method.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a control device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an exemplary diagram of schedule information.

FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of a race name input screen.

FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram of an input screen for race element information.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Horse racing game device 11 Game device main body 12 Station 13 Door 14 Control device 14a Overall control unit 14b Station control unit 15 Running surface 16 Corner stand 17 Speaker 18 Video movie surface 21 Running horse display unit 22 Medal slot 22a Medal payout slot 23 Horse information display section 101 Race element information storage section 102 Racehorse information storage section 103, 203 Schedule information management section 104 Clock section 105 Race control section 106 Schedule information update section 107 Race element information update section 108 Output control section 109 Running surface control section 110 input control unit 111 display control unit 112 medal management unit 204 race name confirmation unit

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A race game device capable of continuously executing a plurality of normal races and at least one special race, wherein race element information necessary for performing each of the normal race and the special race is provided. Means for holding race element information, first schedule information defining the execution order of the plurality of normal races, and second schedule information determining the scheduled start time of the special race
Schedule management means for holding schedule information; time measurement means for measuring the passage of time specified in the second schedule information; and this time measurement means during or immediately after the execution of the normal race according to the first schedule information When it is detected that the scheduled start time of the special race specified by the second schedule information has been reached, immediately after the execution of the normal race, the race element information corresponding to the special race is read and the special game is executed, Control means for executing a next scheduled normal race according to the first schedule information after the execution of the special race. 2. The race element information of each of the normal races is associated with a race name. The first schedule information specifies an execution order of the plurality of normal races by a race name. The race game device according to claim 1, wherein the means executes a normal race by a race name specified by the first schedule information. 3. The race game device according to claim 1, wherein said time measuring means measures an elapse of a time determined by said second schedule information in real time. 4. A race game device capable of continuously executing a plurality of normal races and at least one special race, wherein race element information necessary for performing each of the normal races and the special races is provided. Schedule management for holding race element information holding means for holding the first and second schedule information for determining the execution order of the plurality of normal races and the race name for triggering the start of the special race Means for detecting a race name of the running race; and detecting that a race name of the running normal race according to the first schedule information is a race name that triggers the start of the special race. Immediately after the execution of the normal race, the race element information corresponding to the special race is read, and the special race is executed. After the execution,
Control means for executing a next normal race scheduled to start according to the first schedule information. 5. The system according to claim 5, further comprising a change unit configured to change the race element information and the second schedule information based on change data input from a predetermined input device. The race game device according to claim 1, wherein an execution order is variable. 6. A race game apparatus capable of continuously executing a plurality of normal races and at least one special race, and holding race element information necessary for performing each of the normal race and the special race. In the first schedule information that specifies the plurality of normal races by race name and determines the execution order, during or immediately after the execution of the normal race, the second schedule information that determines the scheduled start time of the special race When it is detected that the specified scheduled start time of the special race has come, immediately after the execution of the normal race, the race element information corresponding to the special race is read and executed, and after the execution of the special race, A race game proceeding method, characterized by executing a next scheduled normal race according to the first schedule information. 7. A race game device capable of continuously executing a plurality of normal races and at least one special race, and holding race element information necessary for performing each of the normal race and the special race. In the above, during the execution of the normal race based on the first schedule information in which the plurality of normal races are specified by the race name and the execution order is determined, the name of the race that is being executed by the running race is a trigger for starting the special race. When it is detected that the race name is defined by the determined second schedule information, immediately after the execution of the normal race, the race element information corresponding to the special race is read out and executed, and after the execution of the special race, And executing a next scheduled normal race according to the first schedule information. 8. Race element information necessary for performing each normal race and special race, first schedule information defining an execution order of a plurality of normal races, and second schedule information defining a scheduled start time of the special race. The schedule information is held, and the elapse of the time specified in the second schedule information is measured. During the normal race according to the first schedule information or immediately after the execution, the special schedule defined by the second schedule information is performed. When it is detected that the scheduled start time of the race has come, immediately after the execution of the normal race, the race element information corresponding to the special race is read to execute the special game, and after the execution of the special race, the first schedule information is read. Recorded program code for causing a computer to execute a process of executing a next scheduled normal race according to Computer readable recording medium. 9. A race element information required for performing each normal race and a special race, first schedule information defining an execution order of a plurality of normal races, and a race name which triggers the start of the special race. When the race name of the normal race being executed according to the first schedule information is a race name that triggers the start of the special race, the second schedule information is stored immediately after the execution of the normal race. A program code for reading out race element information corresponding to a special race, executing the special race, and after executing the special race, causing a computer to execute a process of executing a next scheduled normal race according to the first schedule information. A computer-readable recording medium on which is recorded.