JP2002018120A - Video game machine with time service function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively utilize the performance of a video game machine with which playing can be performed by utilizing a hidden game element. SOLUTION: This video game machine provided with the hidden game element to be exercised by a hidden command is provided with a time service function for displaying the presence of the hidden game element and the playing method on a display screen and enabling a user to play by utilizing the hidden game element only in a prescribed time band. Within the prescribed time, anyone can play the game by utilizing the hidden game element without the input of the hidden command.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video game machine including a hidden game element activated by a hidden command.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Video game machines that include a hidden game element activated by a hidden command have been known. In such a game machine, the user cannot play using the hidden game element unless the user inputs a hidden command. In order to know this hidden command, you must try various operations that are not directly related to the game progress, perform various operations to find the hidden command, and know the hidden command by accident Only those who could do so could enjoy playing using the hidden game elements.

[0003] In some games, the hidden command is effective only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, so that simply inputting the hidden command causes a play using a hidden game element. Sometimes I could not enjoy. For this reason, in a video game machine including such a hidden game element, the game is played very often without knowing the existence of the play using the hidden game element, and the ability of the game machine is not fully exhibited. There was a problem.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and an object of the present invention is to effectively utilize the ability of a video game machine capable of playing using a hidden game element. To be able to do it.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The above-mentioned problem arises in a video game machine including a hidden game element activated by a hidden command, and the presence of the hidden game element and the method of playing it on a display screen only during a certain time period. Disclosure,
This is achieved by the video game machine with a time service function described above, which is configured so that a user can play using a hidden game element.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A video game machine with a time service function according to the present invention will be specifically described. Examples of the game provided by the video game machine include a driving game. In this video game machine for a driving game, when a screen for selecting a driving course is always used, for example, by performing an operation such as pressing a start button while pressing a view change button, a hidden command is input. Has become.

When the hidden command is input, four hidden courses are always opened, and the player can play on the hidden courses, that is, using the hidden game elements. These four hidden courses are always hidden and cannot be played as they are. However, in the game machine according to the present invention, regardless of the date, 23:
From 00 to 08:00 the following, even if no hidden command is input, the existence of the four courses is displayed on the course selection screen.
The play method (selection method and operation method) is displayed on the display screen, and during this time, anyone can play using the hidden game element, so that the ability of the game machine can be used effectively. Become. When playing using such a game element that cannot be used at all times, the interest of the user is enhanced, and the use can be promoted.

In general, an amusement facility having such a game machine is closed at 24:00, but if the game machine is set as described above, it will be closed for one hour. Earlier, you will be able to play on courses that are not normally playable, and the ability to attract customers will be maintained until the end of work, so that an increase in the operating rate of the game machine can be expected. In addition, information that is convenient for users that such hidden game elements that can not be played normally can be easily used spreads from word to word by word of mouth, and it is located at midnight in an amusement facility before closing which was conventionally quiet. Will be able to attract those who do not use it very often.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the game provided by this game machine is not limited as long as the hidden game element can be inserted. Also, the setting of the time zone in which the hidden game element can be used without inputting the hidden command is not limited to the above embodiment, and the time when the hidden game element can be used without inputting the hidden command, for example, ,
The setting may be linked to a calendar such as an even day, an odd day, or a predetermined time every other week. Further, when using the hidden game element, a hidden command necessary when playing using the hidden game element outside the set time may be displayed.

[0010]

The present invention is configured as described above, and according to the present invention, the ability of a video game machine capable of playing using a hidden game element can be effectively utilized.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a video game machine including a hidden game element activated by a hidden command, the presence of the hidden game element and a method of playing the hidden game element are disclosed on a display screen only during a predetermined time zone, and the user can display the hidden game element. The video game machine with a time service function described above, which is configured to be able to be played by using the game.