JP2003236248A - Rpg medal game machine and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a RPG medal game machine, capable of preventing the problem of hardly putting out medals however medals are put in or of the excess of put-out medals put out to the number of medals put in medals, keeping the amusement nature, and securing fixed profit of a game parlor providing the game machine or the like. <P>SOLUTION: This RPG medal game machine includes a challenge right obtaining means for enabling further input of the medals or input of the points for the purpose of advancing at least one play constituting a role playing game or obtaining an advantageous play state, a dividend means for paying out the medals or outputting the points when a designated setting condition is satisfied, and an adjusting means for varying the number of medals to be paid out or the number of points to be output corresponding to the total number of the input medals or input points to adjust the total number of medals or points or be paid out by the dividend means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an RPG medal game machine and program for providing a player with a role playing game (RPG).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, the games produced in Japan and supplied as video games and arcade games are
So-called technology that combines cutting-edge hardware technology and software technology, and also combines advanced graphic display technology for displaying characters, backgrounds, etc. with advanced cultural thinking methods such as story development. It is highly valued not only in Japan but throughout the world as an integrated cultural technology and industry. The video game means a game played on a home-use game machine or a portable game machine, and the arcade game means a game played on an arcade game machine installed in a game arcade (so-called game center). .

Such games are now in a wide variety, and specific examples thereof include those for simulating various races such as horse races and car races.
Items that imitate sports such as ball games such as soccer and baseball, items that a character moves freely within a prescribed area to acquire items placed on the map, wrestling, boxing, sumo In addition to judo, kendo, etc., fighting games that use swords, spears, etc.

In particular, among the games supplied as video games, the role-playing games have been strongly supported. This role-playing game is T
It is a game in which the player achieves the purpose through a process in which the player plays the main character of the story in the story developed on the screen such as V and grows through various experiences. In such a role-playing game, a player, for example, plays the prince of a certain country, grows the prince through the experience of collecting treasures in the cave and exterminating monsters, and finally The goal is to rescue the princess trapped by the evil wizard.

As described above, in the role-playing game, the player can share various experiences with the protagonist existing in the virtual world, and the process in which the protagonist grows through the experience is as if playing. Since the person can enjoy themselves while feeling as if they are growing up, it is extremely easy to empathize with the main character of the story. In addition, a role-playing game usually takes several hours to several tens of hours to reach its final goal, so even players who are absorbed in the game for a long time may be absorbed in the story that is being developed. Many. From this point of view, it can be said that the role-playing game is different from games of other genres such as action games, shooting games, and puzzle games.

On the other hand, the games supplied as an arcade game are, for example, a music game in which a dance is actually performed in accordance with the rhythm or a musical instrument is played, or a game in which a person can enjoy piloting an airplane by riding in the cockpit. etc,
There are many elaborate ones, and depending on the game, some of them even become socially fashionable. On the other hand, the medal game, which has been widely popular from the past, has a strong popularity among the games provided as an arcade game. Such a medal game is a game that a player can start by purchasing a plurality of medals with a medal issuing machine and inserting the medals into the medal game machine. If the player wins, a predetermined number of medals will be paid out. Therefore, the player who was able to win many medals,
You can continue to enjoy the game without purchasing new medals.

[0007]

By the way, in the above-mentioned medal game, due to the nature of the medal game in which medals are inserted into the medal game machine to play the game, for example, casino games (roulette games, card games, etc.), Even if a provided game has become established to some extent, such as a horse racing game, and a new game appears,
It is difficult for game players to feel novelty and unexpectedness. For this reason, it is difficult to secure new players, and it is extremely rare that a social trend will occur.

Therefore, recently, it is beginning to be considered to provide a role playing game by a medal game machine. When the role-playing game is provided by a medal game machine, the role-playing game can be enjoyed at the game hall, and unlike the video game, the players can easily compare the strengths of the protagonists they have grown. Since it is possible to have fun and let each grown hero fight in the same virtual world, we provide a new medal game machine that emphasizes the skill of the player that is rarely found in current medal game machines can do.

However, it cannot be said that the enjoyment of the medal game can be fully enjoyed by simply comparing the strengths of the protagonists with each other and making the fighters compete with each other. That is, in a medal game, not only are medals inserted at the start of the game, but also medals are inserted to obtain a certain right while the game is in progress, while medals are won when some competition or battle is won. One of the interesting things is that the number of medals owned by oneself increases or decreases during the game, such as being paid out. Is difficult to secure.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide an amusement property in which the fun is doubled, in addition to having the original fun of the role playing game and also having the fun as a medal game. It is to provide an overflowing RPG medal game machine.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the RPG medal game machine of the present invention has at least one play in the role-playing game, or in an advantageous play state. For the purpose of acquisition, a challenge right etc. acquisition means that enables further insertion of the medal, etc., a payout means for paying out the medal when a predetermined setting condition is satisfied, and a inserted medal Associated with the total number of medals, etc., to change the number of medals etc. paid out by changing the setting, or change the number of medals etc. paid out when the setting conditions are satisfied,
An adjusting unit for adjusting the total number of medals and the like paid out by the payout unit is provided.

More specifically, the present invention provides the following. (1) An RPG in which a role-playing game is started by inserting a medal or inputting points equivalent to the medal
In a medal game machine, a challenge right that allows further insertion of the medal or input of the points for the purpose of advancing at least one game constituting the role-playing game or acquiring an advantageous game state. Equal acquisition means, and a payout means for paying out the medals or outputting the points when predetermined setting conditions are satisfied, and the number of inserted medals or the total number of input points. , The number of medals to be paid out or points to be output is changed by changing the setting, or the number of medals to be paid out or points to be output when the setting condition is satisfied is changed, An adjusting means for adjusting the total number of medals or points to be paid out is provided.

According to the invention of (1), it is possible to challenge a new stage or event by inserting medals or inputting points (hereinafter referred to as inserting medals), and purchasing new weapons or items. Becomes possible,
When a certain result is achieved such as winning a battle against a monster by challenging a new stage or purchasing an item, a medal is paid out or points are output (hereinafter referred to as a medal payout). As a result, when the number of medals or points (hereinafter, referred to as medals) increases, it is possible to continuously enjoy the game for a longer time without purchasing new medals or the like. In this way, the medals, etc. purchased by the player when he / she pays increase / decrease during the progress of the game, and the time for enjoying the game also increases / decreases. You can enjoy greater thrills and excitement.

Further, by associating the increase and decrease of medals and the like with the story developed in the role-playing game, it becomes more interesting. Furthermore, the medal used in the medal game machine has a value in the role-playing game (for example, a virtual world). Value, etc. as a currency in, you can immerse yourself in the virtual world by feeling as if you were the protagonist, double the fun, and fully enjoy the fun of the role-playing game. In addition to being able to enjoy the fun of a medal game, it is possible to enjoy a role-playing game full of amusement and fun.

Further, according to the present invention, since the adjusting means is provided for keeping the ratio of the total amount of paid-out medals etc. to the total amount of inserted medals etc. within the predetermined range, how many medals etc. are inserted. Even if there is almost no medal payout, it is possible to prevent the medal payout amount from becoming too large with respect to the medal insertion amount, etc.
While maintaining amusement,
The amusement park side that provides game consoles can also secure a certain amount of profit.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) A game starting means for starting a role-playing game on the RPG medal game machine by inserting a medal or inputting points equivalent to the medal, progress of at least one game constituting the role-playing game, or advantageous For the purpose of acquiring a play state, a challenge right etc. acquisition means that enables further insertion of the medal or input of the points, and when predetermined setting conditions are satisfied, payout of the medal or output of the points The number of medals to be paid out or the number of points to be output is changed or set by changing the setting by associating with the payout means for performing, and the total number of inserted medals or input points. Change the number of medals to be paid out or points to be output when the conditions are met, and pay by the payout means. A program characterized by causing it to function as an adjusting means for adjusting the total number of medals or points issued.

When the program of the invention of (2) is used in an RPG medal game machine, it is possible to challenge new stages and events by inserting medals and to purchase new weapons and items. When you win a battle with a monster by challenging a new stage or purchasing items, you can receive medals, etc. when you have achieved certain results, and as a result, when medals etc. increase. , Without purchasing new medals,
You can continue to enjoy the game for a long time. In this way, the medals, etc. purchased by the player by paying money increase or decrease while the game is in progress, which increases or decreases the time that the player can enjoy the game. You can enjoy greater thrills and excitement.

Furthermore, by increasing and decreasing the number of medals and the story developed in the role-playing game, it becomes more interesting. Furthermore, the medal used in the medal game machine has a value in the role-playing game (for example, a virtual world). Value, etc. as a currency in, you can immerse yourself in the virtual world by feeling as if you were the protagonist, double the fun, and fully enjoy the fun of the role-playing game. In addition to being able to enjoy the fun of a medal game, it is possible to enjoy a role-playing game full of amusement and fun.

Further, according to the present invention, since the adjusting means is provided for keeping the ratio of the total amount of paid out medals or the like to the total amount of inserted medals or the like within a predetermined range, how many medals or the like are inserted. Even if there is almost no medal payout, it is possible to prevent the medal payout amount from becoming too large with respect to the medal insertion amount, etc.
While maintaining amusement,
The amusement park side that provides game consoles can also secure a certain amount of profit.

[Definition of Terms, etc.] A "role playing game (RPG)" is a protagonist (for example, a person, an animal, a robot, etc.) of a story developed by a player in a virtual world provided. It is a game that achieves the goal through the process of playing the role of and growing through various experiences. The hero of the story is not necessarily singular, and may be plural.

The "medal game machine" is a game machine provided with a medal insertion slot into which medals are inserted and a medal payout opening from which medals are paid out.
A game machine in which medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot to start a game, and medals are paid out from the medal payout opening by an input operation of a player or the like. It is also possible to insert medals into the medal game machine while the game is in progress.

The "RPG medal game machine" means, among the above medal game machines, a game machine capable of providing the above-mentioned role playing game. RPG of the present invention
The medal game machine is provided with a memory card insertion portion into which a memory card is inserted, and instead of inserting the medal, by inputting points (history about points) stored in the memory card, It is also possible to start. Furthermore, it is possible to input points while the game is in progress, and it is also possible to output points to the memory card (storing history regarding points to the memory card) by an input operation by a player or the like. The RPG medal game machine of the present invention will be described later in detail with reference to the drawings.

The "medal" means a game in which the game is started in the medal game machine by being inserted into the above-mentioned medal game machine, and generally, a coin imitating money is used. The above medals are different from the currencies actually distributed in society. The above medals are purchased from, for example, a medal issuing machine installed in a game hall, but normally, medals obtained as a result of playing a game cannot be exchanged for gold products.

The number of medals thrown into the RPG medal game machine of the present invention depends on the storage medium (for example, RAM) provided in the RPG medal game machine and / or the RPG medal game machine. The points are stored in the memory card inserted in the provided memory card insertion section. On the other hand, when medals are paid out by an input operation by a player or the like, the number of medals corresponding to the stored points will be paid out.

The "point" is information that the game is started in the RPG medal game machine by being input into the RPG medal game machine, and is information equivalent to the medal. For example, in the RPG medal game machine of the present invention, when the game can be started by inserting 10 medals, instead of inserting 10 medals, 10 points are input. By doing so, the game can be started.

Regarding the number of medals inserted at the start of the game, the number of medals inserted during the progress of the game, etc., a storage medium (for example, RAM) provided in the RPG medal game machine. , And / or is stored as points in a memory card inserted into a memory card insertion portion provided in the RPG medal game machine. In addition,
In the RPG medal game machine of the present invention, the game may be played using only medals, or the game may be played using only points.

In the present specification, "one game constituting a role-playing game" means one cohesive game constituting a role-playing game.
However, as long as the game has one unit that constitutes a role-playing game, it may be a large unit or a small unit that is formed by dividing this large unit.

The role-playing game will be described in detail later. For example, when the role-playing game progresses by clearing a plurality of stages, one of the stages is called one game. Also,
If there is a scene that fights against a specific monster in this one stage, that scene is also called one game. Further, the above-mentioned one game includes various events described below.

"Acquiring an advantageous playing state" means obtaining a state that is convenient for the main character of a role-playing game to overcome battles, competitions, etc., or to allow the game to proceed smoothly. Means, for example, recovery of the hero's physical strength, recovery of magical power, purchase of weapons and items, and the like.

The physical strength of the protagonist is a numerical value indicating the durability against the damage received during the progress of the game, usually
Often referred to as "HP". For example,
When "HP30 / 45" is displayed, it means that the maximum value of the physical strength of the protagonist is 45, and the current physical strength of the protagonist is 30. Then, when the main character battles the monster and is damaged and the physical strength is lowered, the physical strength can be recovered by inserting a medal or the like as described above. In other words, if the protagonist stays in an inn by inserting medals or the like to heal the tired body in an adventure and recovers his physical strength, the current physical strength of the protagonist will recover to the maximum value of 45. To do.

If the hero battles a monster and the hero receives 30 damage, the hero's current physical strength is 0.
Therefore, the role-playing game ends. When the role playing game ends with the physical strength of the hero becoming 0, the player can proceed with the role playing game from the continuation by, for example, inserting a new medal.

The hero's magical power is a numerical value indicating the number of times the magic can be used during the progress of the game. The above-mentioned magic power is reduced, for example, by the hero using magic, and is restored by healing the body tired from the adventure. Also at this time, insert a medal and stay at an inn. The strength of the hero as described above may or may not be displayed on the screen.

The item is different from a weapon, but means an item which is owned by the main character and which helps the game to proceed smoothly. Needless to say, wearing a weapon can advance the battle in an advantageous manner.

The "predetermined setting condition" means a condition on which medals are paid out. Usually, this condition includes a specific presented target (eg, stage, event, monster) and an action required by the hero for the specific target (eg, stage or event clearing, monster repulsion). It is said that when the hero takes the requested action for the presented target, the predetermined setting condition is satisfied. Then, when a predetermined setting condition is satisfied, the payout of medals or the like is performed.

"Changing the setting" means changing the above-mentioned object to be presented, for example, changing the number or type of monsters in one game, changing the content of an event, or the like. In this case, as a matter of course, the action required by the protagonist also differs, and when the set condition is satisfied, the number of medals to be paid out and the like are also changed.
"Changing the number of medals or points output when the set conditions are met" does not change the action to be presented or the main character, but is paid out when the set conditions are met. This means changing the number of medals, etc. For example, it means increasing or decreasing the number of medals to be paid out when a predetermined stage or event is cleared.

"To change the total amount of medals to be paid out by the payout means in association with the total amount of medals etc. inserted" means, for example, the total number of medals inserted by a certain time during the game progress. If the number of medals is 100, a large difference from the total number of medals thrown in does not occur (for example, 3
Using the above-mentioned method, the total amount of medals to be paid out is changed so that it falls within the range of 0% to 90%).

Therefore, when the total number of medals paid out is significantly smaller than the total number of inserted medals (for example, less than 30%), the number of monsters is increased to be a monster. The number of medals paid out when a player wins is increased, or the number of medals paid out when a predetermined event or stage is cleared is increased, thereby increasing the total amount of medals paid out. On the contrary, when the total number of medals paid out is likely to be greater than the total number of medals thrown in (for example, when it exceeds 90%), the number of monsters is reduced and paid out. Reduce the number of medals, etc., or the number of medals paid out when clearing a predetermined event or stage, thereby reducing the total amount of medals paid out, within a predetermined range (30 to 90%) So that it fits in. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the income and expenditure in the entire playground from becoming negative, and it is possible to secure a predetermined profit on the playground side.

In this way, when the role-playing game is advanced, the medal or the point is given a value as a currency in the virtual world developed in the role-playing game, and the medal or the point is increased or decreased. By associating the story with the role-playing game, it is possible to provide an RPG medal game machine with high amusement.
In the following description, a case where a medal or point has a value as a currency in a virtual world developed in a role playing game will be described.

In the present invention, it is desirable to use a memory card having the following functions. This is because the game can be started without taking complicated procedures and can be interrupted or restarted in the middle of the game. The "memory card" is a storage medium capable of storing new data and erasing the stored data, and can be inserted into or removed from the memory card insertion portion provided in the RPG medal game machine. A possible storage medium. The memory card stores the game history of the role playing game. An example of the memory card is an EPROM (Erasable Programmable RO).
M), OTPROM (Optical Programmable ROM), E
EPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable RO
M), flash memory (flash EEPROM)
Etc. can be mentioned. Further, it may be configured by an integrated circuit other than such a memory, for example, a microprocessor or the like.

The memory card is issued, for example, by inserting the medal into a card issuing machine installed in a game arcade. At this time, the number of inserted medals is stored as points in the memory card. The points stored in the memory card are input to the RPG medal game machine by inserting the memory card in which the points are stored into the memory card insertion portion provided in the RPG medal game machine. As a result, the above R
A role playing game is started on the PG medal game machine.

When interrupting the started role playing game, the player saves the game history (including the history concerning points) in the memory card, removes the memory card from the memory card insertion section, and Return it to the card issuing machine. At this time, the game history is stored in the card issuing machine, and the password is output from the card issuing machine. When resuming the interrupted role playing game, the player inputs the password into the card issuing machine to obtain the memory card in which the game history is stored. Then, by inserting this memory card into the RPG medal game machine, the interrupted role-playing game can be restarted.

The password may be displayed, for example, on a display device or the like provided in the card issuing machine, and issued as a card or the like on which a barcode is printed from the card issuing machine. May be Also, when the started role-playing game is interrupted, the player may carry the memory card storing the game history without returning the memory card to the card issuing machine. It may be stored.

The above-mentioned "game history" is information about the progress of the role-playing game. However,
The game history may include not only information about the progress of the role-playing game but also history about points and identification information about a player who plays the role-playing game. The information about the progress of the role-playing game includes, for example, the strength of the hero of the story (eg, level, physical strength, magical power, etc.), the location of the hero, and tools acquired by the hero (eg, weapons, armor, etc.). Or, information about actions performed by the protagonist in the past, progress of the story, and the like can be given.

The above-mentioned history regarding points refers to information regarding points in a game, but at least information regarding points at the current point in the game may not be included in information regarding changes in points. Further, the identification information regarding the player who plays the role-playing game refers to information necessary for identifying the player, such as an ID code assigned to each player and the name (name) of the player.

It is desirable that the game history includes a history regarding the points described above. The player who has interrupted the game can restart the game using the memory card in which the game history is stored without purchasing a new medal. This makes it possible to provide an RPG medal game machine that can reduce the load of the game and smoothly interrupt and restart the game.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the following description, one world that constitutes a virtual world provided in a role-playing game is also called a stage, and one world that constitutes a story developed in the virtual world is described. A story is also called an event. For example, when the virtual world provided in the role-playing game is composed of plains, forests, towns, towers and caves, the plains, forests, towns, towers and caves respectively form a virtual world. It can be said that it is the world, that is, the stage. Also, if the story unfolded in the virtual world is that the prince, the main character, rescues the princess trapped by the bad wizard, in order to get the weapon necessary to exterminate the wizard, Exploring a cave with hidden weapons and participating in a King-sponsored fighting tournament to get the funding needed for an adventure is one of the stories that make up the story in the virtual world: , Can be said to be an event. A role-playing game usually has multiple stages and events. Then, the game progresses as the hero challenges the adventure on the stage or challenges the event. As described above, one event, one stage, etc. is also called one game.

In this specification, the level of the protagonist is
It is a numerical value that evaluates the strength of the protagonist, and is often shown as "LV". For example, by gaining experience by defeating monsters, the main character with level 1
The level rises to 2, and as the level rises,
The physical strength and magical power, which will be described later, also increase.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the RPG medal game machine of the present invention. The RPG medal game machine 10 includes a main body device 11, a control stand 12, and an image display device 17. The main body device 11 is provided with a control base 12 so as to project toward the front, and a control unit 15 including a direction lever 15a and a plurality of control buttons 15b is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the control base 12. ing. The player advances the game by operating the direction lever 15a and the control button 15b.

On the right side of the upper surface of the control stand 12, a medal insertion slot 18, a payout tray 14 and a memory card insertion section 16 are provided. A medal sensor 120 (not shown) is provided inside the medal insertion slot 18, and medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 18 are detected by the medal sensor 120.

The payout tray 14 is a container for paying out medals, and a medal payout opening 19 is provided on the side surface of the payout tray 14. Further, inside the medal payout opening 19, a hopper 121 (not shown) and a medal detection unit 122 (not shown) are provided. When the player inputs an operation for paying out points as medals, medals are paid out from the hopper 121, and the paid-out medals are detected by the medal detection unit 122. After that, when the medal detection unit 122 detects a predetermined number of medals, the payout of medals from the hopper 121 is completed.

The memory card insertion portion 16 is an opening into which the memory card 20 capable of storing the game history is inserted. Inside the memory card insertion portion 16, the game history stored in the memory card 20 is stored. An information reading device 111 (not shown) for reading and an information writing device 112 (not shown) for writing and storing the game history in the memory card 20 are provided. Memory card insertion part 16
Serves as a receiving means for receiving the memory card. Further, the information reading device 111 and the information writing device 112
Functions as a game history input / output unit that stores the game history in the memory card received through the receiving unit and reads the game history stored in the memory card.

An image display device 17 having a screen 17a is provided above the main body device 11. Various images are displayed on the screen 17a by operating the control unit 15 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 18. Speakers 13 are provided on both the left and right sides of the screen 17a, and the background music (hereinafter referred to as BGM) is appropriately set according to the game situation.
(Also called), voice, sound effect, etc. are output.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the RPG medal game machine 10 shown in FIG. R of the present invention
The PG medal game machine 10 includes a control unit 100 and its peripheral devices. The control unit 100 is a CPU
(Central Processing Unit) 101 and ROM (ReadO
nly Memory) 102 and RAM (Random Access Memor)
y) 103, and further SPU (Sound Process
ing Unit) 104 and sound buffer 105, and VD
A P (Video Digital Processor) 106 and a frame buffer 107 are included. The CPU 101 configures the RPG medal game machine 10 based on the command signal supplied from the control unit 15 in response to the player's operation being input, and the data and programs stored in the ROM 102 and the RAM 103. Control peripherals and play role-playing games.

The CPU 101 has a DSP inside.
A digital signal processor is provided, and a command signal supplied from the control unit 15 in response to an input by a player and processing based on data and programs stored in the ROM 102 and the RAM 103 are performed at high speed. It is configured to run. further,
The CPU 101 includes, as a coprocessor, a processor that performs arithmetic processing on a matrix, a vector, and the like related to image data generation. Then, the result of the arithmetic processing and the like are transmitted to the VDP 106 described later as a drawing command.

The ROM 102 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory or the like, and has an operating system kernel for realizing the basic functions of the RPG medal game machine, a program necessary for playing a role-playing game, image data, for example, PCM (Pulse Code Modul
ation) BGM such as data, sound data such as voice and sound effects are stored. The RAM 103 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory or the like, and temporarily stores a game history of a role-playing game in progress, a program and data used for the progress of the role-playing game. The control unit 100 includes the ROM 102 described above.
Alternatively, in addition to the RAM 103, for example, a flash memory or the like may be provided.

The SPU 104 is, for example, a sub-processor containing a PCM tone generator and the like, and is controlled by the CPU 101. The CPU 101 selects and reads out necessary sound data from the sound data stored in the ROM 102 and transfers it to the sound buffer 105. SPU104
Generates a sound signal for generating, for example, BGM, voice, sound effect, etc., based on the sound data stored in the sound buffer 105, and transmits the sound signal to the speaker 13. As a result, the speaker 13 outputs a sound based on the sound data.

The VDP 106 reads necessary image data from the ROM 102 in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 101, and based on the image data, the frame buffer 10
The composite image data is generated in 7. Further, the VDP 106 may be equipped with a 3D graphics accelerator. The 3D graphics accelerator makes it possible to speed up the process of generating composite image data.

The frame buffer 107 is a memory for generating composite image data by VDP, and the composite image data is generated by the VDP 106 in the image display device 17.
Is output to. Normally, the frame buffer 107 is
Input of image data from P106 and image display device 17
It is composed of a dual port RAM capable of simultaneously outputting the composite image data to the.

The control unit 100 (CPU 101) described above is input to the control unit 1 through which an operation by a player is input.
5, medal sensor 120 for detecting medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 18, hopper 1 for paying out medals
21 and a medal detection unit 122 for detecting medals paid out by the hopper 121 are connected.

When an operation is input to the direction lever 15a or the control button 15b constituting the control section 15, a command signal corresponding to the input operation is sent to the CPU 10.
1 is supplied. The CPU 101 advances the role playing game based on this command signal.

The medal sensor 120 has a medal slot 18
When the medals thrown in are detected, the detection signal is sent to the CPU1.
Send to 01. CPU 101 that received the detection signal
Adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 103 and stores them cumulatively. For example, when 10 points are stored in the RAM 103 and three medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 18, the medal sensor 120
A medal is detected three times and a detection signal is transmitted to the CPU 101 three times. Each time the CPU 101 receives a detection signal, the CPU 101 adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 103 and cumulatively stores them. As a result, 13 points will be stored in the RAM 103.

The hopper 121 is driven by a command signal from the CPU 101, which is issued in response to the input of an operation for paying out points as medals from the control section 15, and carries out a process for paying out medals. When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 101.
Each time the CPU 101 receives a detection signal, it stores the fact that the detection signal has been received in the RAM 103, and when it judges that the number of times the detection signal has been received reaches a predetermined number, it pays out medals to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 is completed.

Further, the above-mentioned control unit 100 (CPU 10
In 1), an information reading device 111 for reading the game history stored in the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion section 16 and an information writing device 112 for writing the game history in the memory card 20. Are connected. The information reading device 111 performs a process of recognizing the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit 16 in accordance with a command signal from the CPU 101, and when recognizing that the memory card 20 is inserted, the memory card A process of reading the game history stored in 20 is performed. The read game history is stored in the RA by the CPU 101.
It is stored in M102. If the control unit 100 is provided with a flash memory, the game history may be stored in the flash memory.

The information writing device 112 performs a process of recognizing the memory card inserted in the memory card insertion portion 16 in response to a command signal from the CPU 101.
When it is recognized that 0 is inserted, RAM1
The game history stored in 02 is written in the memory card 20 and saved. If the control unit 100 is provided with a flash memory and the game history is stored in the flash memory, the game history stored in the flash memory should be written and stored in the memory card 20. become.

The information writing device 112 may have a function of deleting the game history stored in the memory card 20. In addition, the RPG medal game machine 10 of the present invention
In place of the information reading device 111 and the information writing device 112, the process performed by the information reading device 111 and the information writing device 1
One device capable of performing the processing performed by 12 may be provided.

Further, the above-mentioned control unit 100 (CPU1
The image display device 17 and the speaker 13 are connected to 01). The image display device 17 displays the combined image data generated in the frame buffer 107 by the VDP 106 on the screen 17a, and the speaker 13 causes the SPU 10 to operate.
The sound signal generated by 4 is received, and the sound based on the sound signal is output. Images displayed on this screen 17a,
The sound output from the speaker 13 develops the story in the role-playing game. The player can play the image displayed on the screen 17a and the speaker 1
While enjoying the story developed by the sound output from 3, the controller 15 is operated to advance the role-playing game.

The memory card used in the above-mentioned RPG medal game machine is issued by a card issuing machine installed in a game arcade. In addition, the above card issuing machine is R
The memory card used in the PG medal game machine may be stored in the card issuing machine, and the game history may be stored in the memory card.

Next, the card issuing machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, it is assumed that the card issuing machine has a function of storing the memory card and the game history stored in the memory card, as described above. FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the card issuing machine according to the present invention. The card issuing machine 30 includes a main body device 31, a control stand 32, and an image display device 37.

The main unit 31 is provided with a control base 32 so as to project toward the front. On the upper surface of the control base 32, a control section 35 including a plurality of buttons and a medal insertion for inserting medals are inserted. A mouth 38 is provided. The player can receive the memory card 20 from the card issuing machine 30 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 38 or operating the control section 35. Inside the medal slot 38,
A medal sensor 320 (not shown) is provided, and the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 is the medal sensor 3
Detected by 20.

The memory card insertion portion 36 is an opening into which the memory card 20 capable of storing the game history is inserted. Inside the memory card insertion portion 36, the game history stored in the memory card 20 is stored. An information reading device 311 (not shown) for reading and an information writing device 312 (not shown) for writing and storing the game history in the memory card 20 are provided. Further, the inserted memory card 20 is conveyed inside the memory card insertion portion 36 and stored in a predetermined position of the main body device 31, and
Memory card 2 stored in a predetermined position of the main body device 31
A memory card transport device 315 (not shown) that transports 0 and issues the memory card 20 from the memory card insertion portion 36 is provided.

At the center of the front of the main unit 31, the screen 3
An image display device 37 having 7a is provided. The screen 37a displays, for example, an image or the like that prompts the user to input the process required to issue the memory card 20 by operating the control unit 35 or inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 38. In addition, the image display device 37
Two speakers 33 are provided on the upper side of, for example, a voice prompting the input of processing necessary for issuing the memory card 20, BGM, and sound effects are output.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the card issuing machine 30 shown in FIG. The card issuing machine 30 according to the present invention includes a control unit 300 and its peripheral devices. The control unit 300 includes a CPU (Central Proc
essing unit) 301 and ROM (Read Only Memory) 3
02, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 303, and a flash memory 308, and further includes an SPU (So
und Processing Unit) 304 and sound buffer 3
05, a VDP (Video Digital Processor) 306, and a frame buffer 307.

The CPU 301 receives a command signal supplied from the control section 35 in response to the player's operation input, and the information reading device 311 in response to the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion section 36. A recognition signal issued from the information writing device 312 and a ROM
Based on the data and programs stored in the memory 302 and the RAM 303, the peripheral devices constituting the card issuing machine 30 are controlled to perform processing such as issuing a memory card.

The CPU 301 has a DSP inside.
(Digital Signal Processor), which is an information reading device in response to a command signal supplied from the control unit 35 in response to the player's operation being input and the memory card 20 being inserted in the memory card insertion unit 36. The processing based on the recognition signal issued from 311 or the information writing device 312, and the data and programs stored in the ROM 302 and the RAM 303 can be executed at high speed. Furthermore, the CPU 301
As a coprocessor, a processor that performs arithmetic processing of a matrix, a vector, etc. relating to image data generation is provided. Then, the result of the arithmetic processing and the like are transmitted to the VDP 306 described later as a drawing command.

The ROM 302 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory or the like, and has an operating system kernel that realizes the basic functions of the card issuing machine, a program necessary for performing processing such as issuing a memory card, image data, and the like. , For example, PCM (Pulse Code Modulatio
n) Store BGM such as data, sound data such as voice and sound effects. The RAM 303 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory or the like, and temporarily stores data and programs required for processing such as ongoing memory card issuance. The flash memory 308 stores the game history of each player who has issued the memory card, and further stores, for example, identification information and password of each player who has issued the memory card. A battery backup RAM or the like may be provided instead of the flash memory.

The SPU 304 is the SPU 104 shown in FIG.
Similarly, is a sub processor having a built-in PCM sound source device and the like, and is controlled by the CPU 301. Further, the VDP 306, similar to the VDP 106 shown in FIG. 2, follows the drawing command from the CPU 301 and follows the ROM 302.
Necessary image data is read from the image data and composite image data is generated in the frame buffer 307 based on the image data.

The frame buffer 307 is the VDP 306.
The VDP 306 outputs the composite image data to the image display device 37. Usually the frame buffer 307
Is composed of a dual port RAM capable of simultaneously inputting image data from the VDP 306 and outputting composite image data to the image display device 37.

The control unit 300 (CPU 301) described above is provided with a control unit 3 into which an operation by a player is input.
5, and a medal sensor 320 for detecting medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 is connected.

When an operation is input to a button constituting the control unit 35, a command signal corresponding to the input operation is supplied to the CPU 301. The CPU 301 proceeds with processing such as issuance of a memory card based on this command signal.

The medal sensor 320 has a medal slot 38.
When the medals thrown in are detected, the detection signal is sent to the CPU3.
Send to 01. CPU 301 that received the detection signal
Adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 303 and cumulatively stores them. For example, when 10 points are stored in the RAM 303 and three medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 38, the medal sensor 320 is
A medal is detected three times and a detection signal is transmitted to the CPU 301 three times. Each time the CPU 301 receives a detection signal, it adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 303 and cumulatively stores them. As a result, 13 points are stored in the RAM 303 as points. The above points are
Instead of being stored in the RAM 303, it may be stored in the flash memory 308.

Further, the above-mentioned control unit 300 (CPU 30
In 1), an information reading device 311 for reading the game history stored in the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion portion 36, and an information writing device 312 for writing the game history in the memory card 20. Is further connected, and further, as described above, the memory card transport device 315 that stores and issues the memory card 20 is connected. The information reading device 311 performs a process of recognizing the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit 36 in response to a command signal from the CPU 301.
When it is recognized that is inserted, the game history stored in the memory card 20 is read.
The read game history is stored in the flash memory 308 by the CPU 301.

The information writing device 312 performs a process of recognizing the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion portion 36 in response to a command signal from the CPU 301, and when it recognizes that the memory card 20 is inserted. Performs a process of writing the game history stored in the flash memory 308 to the memory card 20 and saving it. The memory card transport device 315 receives the command signal from the CPU 301 and inserts the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion section.
The memory card 20 is conveyed and stored in a predetermined position of the main body device 31, and the memory card 20 stored in a predetermined position of the main body device 31 is conveyed to issue the memory card 20 from the memory card insertion portion 36.

Furthermore, the above-mentioned control unit 300 (CPU3
The image display device 37 and the speaker 33 are connected to 01). The image display device 37 displays the composite image data generated in the frame buffer 307 by the VDP 306 on the screen 37a, and the speaker 33 causes the SPU 30 to operate.
The sound signal generated by 4 is received, and the sound based on the sound signal is output. The image displayed on this screen 37a,
The sound output from the speaker 33 prompts the input of the process required for issuing the memory card. The player can play the image displayed on the screen 37a and the speaker 3
According to the procedure instructed by the sound output from 3,
By operating the control unit 35, it is possible to proceed with processing such as issuing a memory card.

Next, a method for a player to play a role-playing game at a game hall using the above-described RPG medal game machine will be described. As a method for a player to play a role-playing game in a game hall using the RPG medal game machine, for example, the following [1] to [7]
The method including the step of can be mentioned.

[1] receiving a memory card issued by a card issuing machine using medals, [2] starting a role-playing game with an RPG medal game machine using the issued memory card, [3] starting [4] A step of advancing the role-playing game made to proceed, [4] A step of interrupting the ongoing role-playing game, [5]
The step of returning the memory card to the card issuing machine, [6] the step of calling the returned memory card, and [7] the step of restarting the role playing game by the RPG medal game machine using the called memory card.

The steps [1] to [7] will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Although not described in the following flowchart, in the RPG medal game machine, when the subroutine shown in the flowchart is being executed, the screen 17a of the image display device 17 is displayed.
An image corresponding to the progress of the role-playing game is displayed on the upper part, and BGM, voice, sound effect, etc. are appropriately output from the speaker 13. As for the card issuing machine,
Similarly, when the subroutine shown in the flowchart is being executed, an image according to the progress status of the processing is displayed on the screen 17a of the image display device 17, and BGM, voice, and sound effects are appropriately output from the speaker 13. Are output.

[1] Stage of receiving memory card issuance from card issuing machine using medals First, a player who visits a game hall to play a role-playing game with the RPG medal game machine of the present invention issues a medal. After purchasing a plurality of medals with the machine, it is necessary to use the medals to issue a memory card by the card issuing machine.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed by the card issuing machine 30 to issue a memory card. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine executed in the card issuing machine 30. First, the CPU 301 determines whether the player has selected the password input (step S101). That is, the CPU 301 determines whether or not the command signal indicating that the password input is selected is received from the control unit 35.

The password is a code (so-called password) necessary for the player who has interrupted the game to read the game history stored in the flash memory 308, and is composed of, for example, a combination of a plurality of alphanumeric characters. . This password is a code that a player who interrupts the role-playing game can obtain when returning the used memory card to the card issuing machine 30 in the step [5] described later.

When it is determined in step S101 that the password input has been selected, the CPU 301 executes processing for prompting the player to input the password, and executes card calling processing (step S102). This card calling process causes the memory card 20 to store the game history of the player requesting the issuance of the memory card among the game history of each player stored in the flash memory 308, and the memory in which the game history is stored. This is a process for issuing a card. The card calling process will be described later in detail.

When it is determined in step S101 that the password input is not selected, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion is selected (step S103). That is, the CPU 301 determines whether or not a command signal indicating that the medal insertion has been selected is received from the control unit 35. If it is determined that the medal insertion is not selected, the process returns to step S101. Therefore, the processes of steps S101 and S103 are repeatedly executed until the player selects the password input or the medal insertion.

When it is determined in step S103 that the medal insertion has been selected, it is next determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S104). That is, C
The PU 301 detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 38, thereby determining whether or not a detection signal emitted from the medal sensor 320 has been received. When it is determined that a medal has been inserted, the CPU 301 determines that the RAM 303
The number of medals thrown in is stored as points (step S105).

If it is determined in step S104 that no medals have been inserted, or in step S105.
When the process of is executed, the CPU 301 next determines whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been inserted (step S106). That is, the CPU 301 compares the number of points stored in the RAM with the preset number of points (for example, 10 points), and the number of points stored in the RAM is the preset number of points. When it reaches, it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted. If it is determined that the predetermined number of medals have not been inserted, the process returns to step S104.

On the other hand, when a predetermined number of medals have been inserted, the CPU 301 performs ID code allocation processing (step S107). This ID code assigning process is a process for assigning an ID code or a check code to a player. The ID code is a code assigned to one player, and is set so as not to overlap with the ID codes of other players. The check code is, for example, an ID code or an error detection code (having a function similar to a so-called check digit) created from the current date and the like, and is used for data stored in the memory card 20. It is used to determine whether unauthorized tampering has been performed.

Next, a personal information input process is performed (step S108). In this personal information input processing, for example, by displaying a specific image on the display unit 37a of the image display device 37 or by outputting a specific sound from a speaker, the player can be informed of the individual of the player. Information (for example,
When the personal information of the player is input, the personal information of the player is stored in the RAM 303 or the flash memory 308.

The ID code and the like assigned in step S107 and the personal information input in step S108 are the identification information used for identifying the player in the RPG medal game machine 10 and the card issuing machine 30. Become. The above identification information is [1]
Even after the above step is completed, it is stored in the flash memory 308, and will be used, for example, when returning the memory card to the card issuing machine or when calling the returned memory card.

Next, the CPU 301 saves the identification information and the point information stored in the RAM 303 or the flash memory 308 in the memory card 20 (step S109). After that, the CPU 301 drives the memory card transport device 315 by transmitting a command signal to the memory card transport device 315, and the memory card 2
0 is issued from the memory card insertion unit 36 (step S1
10) Then, this subroutine is finished.

FIGS. 6A to 6D are schematic examples of images displayed on the screen 37a of the image display device 37 provided in the card issuing machine 30 when the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is executed. FIG.

FIG. 6A shows the above-mentioned step S101.
And S103 are repeatedly executed, the screen 37
It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on a. On the upper side of the screen 37a, an image showing "memory card robot" which is the name of the card issuing machine 30 is displayed.
Also, below the image "Memory card Robo",
As the menu, an image showing three operating procedures of “play from start”, “create new” and “see ranking” is displayed, and the player operates the control unit 35 to perform the three operating procedures. By selecting any one of the operating procedures, the card issuing machine 3
The desired processing can be performed on 0.

The operation procedure of "playing from the continuation" is as follows.
It corresponds to the above-described step S101, and when the operation procedure “play from continuation” is selected, the CPU 3
01 determines that the player has selected the password input, displays an image prompting the player to input the password, and executes a card calling process in step S102. As a result, the game history stored in the card issuing machine 30 is written and stored in the memory card, and the memory card in which the game history is stored is issued. The card calling process will be described later in detail.

When the operation procedure of "view ranking" is selected, the CPU 301 ranks the game histories of a plurality of players stored in the flash memory 308 for each player with respect to rankable items. Then, a process for displaying a list ranked for each player on the image display device 37 is performed. Note that examples of items that can be ranked include the strength (for example, level) of the hero of the story, the progress of the story, and the number of points.

For example, a player A who has acquired 300 points and 20 points in the flash memory 308
When the game history of the player B who has acquired 0 points and the game history of the player C who has acquired 400 points is stored, if the operation procedure of “see ranking” is selected, the CPU 301 The number of points acquired is ranked for each player, and processing for displaying the ranked list for each player on the image display device 37 is performed. As a result, a list ranked for each player is displayed on the image display device 37 such that the player C has the first place, the player A has the second place, and the player B has the third place.

On the other hand, the operation procedure of "create new" corresponds to step S103 described above,
When the operation procedure of "creatively create" is selected, the CPU 301 determines that the player has selected the insertion of medals, and repeatedly executes the processing of steps S104 to S106. At this time, the screen 37a is displayed as shown in FIG.
The image shown in (b) is displayed. The image shown in FIG. 6B is an image that prompts the player to insert medals. Similar to FIG. 6 (a), an image showing "memory card robot" is displayed on the upper side of the screen 37a, and an operation of "insert 10 medals" is displayed below the image. An image showing the procedure is displayed, and below it,
An image showing how many more medals should be inserted, such as "5 more coins", is displayed. At this time, the player can proceed the process related to the issuance of the memory card by inserting 10 medals into the medal insertion slot 38 according to the operation procedure shown by the image.

When 10 medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 and then the process of step S108 is performed, the image shown in FIG. 6C is displayed on the screen 37a. The image shown in FIG. 6C is an image that prompts the player to input personal information (player's name). Screen 37a
An image showing the operation procedure "Please enter the name within 8 characters." Is displayed on the upper side of, and a field for entering "Name (player's name)" is displayed on the lower side. It is provided. Furthermore, on the lower left side of the field for entering "name", a list of hiragana used for entering "name" is displayed, and on the right side of the hiragana list, "hiragana"Katakana",
An image showing options for selecting the type of characters used to enter the name, such as "English characters" and "Kanji",
An image showing options for confirming the entered player's name, such as “determine”, is displayed. Figure 6
When the image shown in (c) is displayed, the player follows the operation procedure indicated by the image and follows the control unit 35.
By operating, you can enter personal information.

Thereafter, the processes of steps S109 and S110 are performed, and when the memory card is issued, the image shown in FIG. 6 (d) is displayed on the screen 37a. Figure 6
The image shown in (d) is an image that prompts the player to wait until the issuance of the memory card is completed. An image indicating "memory card robot" is displayed on the upper side of the screen 37a, as in FIG. 6A. Below the image "Memory card Robo", an image showing the current processing status is displayed, such as "Issuing a memory card." In this way, an image prompting you to wait until the issuance of the memory card is completed is displayed. Note that FIG.
After a predetermined time has elapsed since the image shown in (d) was displayed, a memory card in which the player's identification information and information regarding points are stored is issued.

[2] R using the issued memory card
Stage of Starting Role Playing Game by PG Medal Game Machine FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the RPG medal game machine 10 to start the role playing game. It should be noted that this subroutine is executed by the RPG medal game machine 10 that has been executed in advance.
The control program for controlling the role playing game is called and executed at a predetermined timing.

First, an OP image display process is performed (step S201). This process is performed by the RPG medal game machine 1
0, when the role-playing game is not played, the image 37a of the image display device 37 displays, for example, an image showing the title of the role-playing game, an image serving as a demo screen introducing the contents of the role-playing game,
This is a process of displaying an opening (OP) image such as an image serving as an opening movie that introduces a part of the story of the role playing game.

That is, the VDP 106 is the CPU 101.
From the image data stored in the ROM 100, necessary image data is read out to generate composite image data and is written in the frame buffer 107 in accordance with a drawing command or the like. At this time, color-related calculations, texture data mapping, and the like are also performed as necessary. After that, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 107 is transmitted to the image display device 37 and displayed on the screen 37a. When a moving image is stored in the ROM 102 as an OP image in advance, the above-described processing of generating the combined image data can be omitted.

Next, it is judged whether or not the memory card 20 is inserted into the memory card insertion portion 16 (step S2).
02). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a recognition signal issued from the information writing device 111 or the information reading device 112 in response to the insertion of the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion portion 16 is received. When it is determined that the memory card 20 is not inserted in the memory card insertion unit 16, the process is returned to step S201, and the OP image is continuously displayed on the screen 37a.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the memory card 20 is inserted in the memory card insertion portion 16, that is, when it is determined that the recognition signal issued from the information writing device 111 or the information reading device 112 is received, next, A process of reading the game history stored in the memory card 20 is performed (step S203), and then the present subroutine ends. That is, the CPU 101 controls the information reading device 112.
The information reading device 112, which has transmitted the command signal to and received the command signal, performs a process of reading the game history stored in the memory card 20. The read game history is stored in the RAM 103, and the role-playing game progresses according to the stored game history.

FIGS. 8A and 8B show R when the process of step S201 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 7 is executed.
Image display device 17 provided in PG medal game machine 10
It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on. Figure 8
(A) is a figure which shows typically the image which shows the title of the role playing game which is an example of an OP image. In the center of the screen 37a, an image showing "Siegen's Adventure", which is the name of the role-playing game played on the RPG medal game machine 10, is displayed. Please insert the memory card ”is displayed. At this time, the player can start the role playing game by inserting the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion portion 16 according to the operation procedure shown by the image.

When a predetermined time elapses after the image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed, an image as shown in FIG. 8B is displayed instead of the image showing the title of the role playing game described above. It FIG. 8B is a diagram schematically showing an image serving as a demo screen for introducing the contents of the role playing game which is an example of the OP image. On the screen 37a, Zigen, the main character of the role-playing game,
An image of an adventure on the quay is displayed. Further, the image shown in FIG. 8B is displayed in the center of the screen 37a, and the image "DEMO" indicating the demo screen is displayed, and the image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed below the screen 37a. alike,
An image showing an operation procedure of “insert a memory card” is displayed. Further, on the upper side of the screen 37a, in order from the left side, "LV1" indicating the strength of the main character, Zigen.
"HP45 / 45" showing the physical strength of Zigen
And an image of “50G” showing the money of Siggen. Furthermore, "HP45 / 45"
On the lower side of the image, a so-called life gauge showing the physical strength of Zigen with a bar graph is displayed so that the physical strength of Zigen can be visually recognized.

At this time, the player can start the role playing game by inserting the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion portion 16 in accordance with the operation procedure displayed by the image. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the image shown in FIG. 8B was displayed, the image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed again.

[3] Stage of advancing the started role-playing game When the images shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are displayed,
When the memory card 20 is inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16, the game history stored in the memory card 20 is read out and the role playing game progresses according to the game history. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the RPG medal game machine 10 to change the number of points. This subroutine is a subroutine that is repeatedly executed at a predetermined timing while the role playing game is in progress.

First, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 18 (step S301). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the medal sensor 120 has been received.

If it is determined that a medal has been inserted, processing for updating (increasing) points is performed (step S30).
2). For example, when 10 points are stored in the RAM 103, 1 point is added to the point and 1
It is cumulatively stored as one point.

When it is determined in step S301 that no medal has been inserted, or in step S302.
When the process of (1) is executed, it is determined whether or not an operation for paying out medals has been input (step S303). When it is determined that the operation for paying out medals has been input, a process for paying out medals is performed (step S304). In this medal payout process, the CPU 101 causes the hopper 1 to
By sending a command signal to 21, the hopper 121 is driven and medals are paid out. When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 101. CP
Each time the U101 receives the detection signal, it stores the fact that the detection signal is received in the RAM 103, and when it judges that the number of times the detection signal has been received reaches a predetermined number, it pays out medals to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 is completed. Next, CPU1
01 performs a process of updating (decreasing) the points stored in the RAM 103 (step S305).

If it is determined in step S303 that the operation for paying out medals has not been input, or if the process of step S305 has been executed, then the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied. It is determined whether or not (step S306). When it is determined that the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied, the process of updating (increasing or decreasing) the points is performed (step S3).
07). At this time, steps S306 to S307 function as a challenge right acquisition means or a payout means. If it is determined in step S306 that the condition for changing the number of points is not satisfied, or step S306
When the process of 307 is executed, this subroutine is finished.

As described above, the challenge right acquisition means is means for enabling the progress of one game or the acquisition of an advantageous play state. When this means functions, for example, as described later. , A screen is displayed on the display section for selecting whether to acquire a challenge right or the like, which is conditional on the reduction of points, or to reject it. And among the displayed items
When an option such as acquisition of a challenge right is selected, points are reduced, and one selected game can progress to participate in the game, or a game state advantageous to the player can be acquired. . Specifically, the protagonist can participate in specific stages and events, can recover physical strength and magical power, and can purchase weapons and armor equipped with the protagonist.

On the other hand, the payout means is a means for increasing points when a predetermined set condition is satisfied, and when this means works, the condition that the hero wins the battle with the monster, The number of points is increased by satisfying the above-mentioned conditions such as clearing the event and the stage.

10A to 10D schematically show an example of an image displayed on the image display device 17 provided in the RPG medal game machine 10 when the role playing game is in progress. It is a figure.

The image shown in FIG. 10A is an image displayed when the main character, Zigen, tries to enter a cave where a monster appears in order to obtain a treasure. The cave corresponds to one world that constitutes the virtual world, that is, one stage. At the bottom of the screen 37a, an image showing the operation procedure, "If you want to enter this cave, pay 700G as a challenge fee." Is displayed as a line of the cave guard, and corresponds to this operation procedure. Then, an image showing options "pay" and "no" is displayed. At this time, the player can choose the option to "pay" and pay the necessary points to gain the challenge right to adventure in the cave, and as a result of the adventure in the cave, obtain the treasure chest. If you can, you can get weapons, points, etc. that will help you in the progress of the role-playing game. The points stored in the memory card may be automatically deducted by the player selecting the option of “pay”. Further, instead of the points, medals may be directly inserted.

The image shown in FIG. 10 (b) is an image displayed when Zigen tries to participate in a fighting competition sponsored by the king in order to win a prize. This fighting competition corresponds to one story, that is, an event, which constitutes a story developed in the virtual world. At the bottom of the screen 37a, the minister's lines say, "If you want to participate in this event, pay 800G as a challenge fee."
An image showing an operation procedure is displayed, and an image showing options “pay” and “bad” is displayed corresponding to the operation procedure. At this time, the player can select the option to “pay” and pay the necessary points to gain the right to take part in the fighting tournament. As a result of participating in the fighting tournament, the fighting tournament concerned If you win, you will be able to obtain weapons, points, etc. that will be useful for the progress of the role-playing game.

The image shown in FIG. 10 (c) is an image displayed when Zigen tries to stay at an inn in order to heal the tired body of an adventure and recover his physical strength. On the lower side of the screen 37a, "5 nights per night" is displayed as the words of the innkeeper.
It's 0G, but will you stay overnight? An image indicating the operation procedure is displayed, and an image indicating the options “stop” and “bad” is displayed corresponding to the operation procedure. At this time, the player can recover the physical strength of the protagonist by selecting the "stop" option and paying the necessary points.

The image shown in FIG. 10 (d) is displayed when Zigen tries to purchase weapons at a weapon shop in order to increase the weapons used in the battle with monsters and increase his attack power. It is an image. On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image showing the operation procedure "Which weapon do you want?" Is displayed as a line of the owner of the weapon shop. As a menu corresponding to this operation procedure, "Konbo 60G" is displayed. ,
An image or the like showing options for selecting a weapon to be purchased, such as "Sword 180G" and "Ono 540G", is displayed. At this time, the player can increase the attack power of the hero by selecting a desired weapon and paying necessary points.

The image shown in FIG. 10 (e) is an image displayed when Zigen defeats a monster encountered in the forest. On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image showing the current game situation, "I defeated the monster. Entered 5G." Is displayed. In this way, when the monster is defeated, the player can obtain a predetermined number of points.

In the present invention, in the above-mentioned game, points are increased or decreased during the progress of the game. At this time, the adjusting means functions to pay the total amount of the input points (paid points). The total amount of points (points to be obtained) is changed so that the ratio of the total amount of points is, for example, 30 to 90%.

For example, when the total amount of points paid is 100 and the number of points obtained is as small as 20 at the end of the game of FIG. 10 (e), the number of monsters is increased in the subsequent game. By increasing the number of points that can be obtained when you win a monster, or by increasing the number of points that you can get when clearing a predetermined event or stage, the points that the player can get The total amount of the numbers is increased so that the ratio falls within the range of 30 to 90%.

On the contrary, the total amount of points paid is 100.
And if you get too many points, 110,
By reducing the number of monsters and reducing the number of points that can be obtained when winning the monster, or by reducing the number of points that can be obtained when clearing a certain event or stage, Reduce the total number of points that can be obtained to keep the ratio within the range of 30 to 90%. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the income and expenditure in the entire playground from becoming negative, and it is possible to secure a predetermined profit on the playground side. At this time, the control unit functions as an adjusting unit.

[4] Stage of interrupting the role playing game in progress FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the RPG medal game machine 10 to interrupt the role playing game. This sub-routine is a sub-routine executed when an operation for storing the game history in the memory card 20 is input, or when the point becomes 0.

First, it is determined whether or not the memory card 20 is inserted in the memory card insertion portion 16 (step S4).
01). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a recognition signal issued from the information writing device 111 or the information reading device 112 in response to the insertion of the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion portion 16 is received. When it is determined that the memory card 20 is not inserted in the memory card insertion unit 16, a notification that the memory card is not inserted is issued (step S402), and the process is performed in step S401.
Return to.

If it is determined in step S401 that the memory card 20 is inserted in the memory card insertion portion 16, then the game history stored in the RAM 103 is written in the memory card 20 and saved. Step S403). Next, it is determined whether or not an operation for ending the game has been input (step S40).
4). When it is determined that the operation for ending the game has not been input, the present subroutine is ended, and then the game is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation for ending the game is input, the game history stored in the RAM 103 is deleted (step S405), and then this subroutine is ended and the game is ended.

12A to 12C show the RPG medal game machine 1 when the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 is executed.
It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus 17 provided in 0.

The image shown in FIG. 12A is shown in FIG.
This is an image displayed when the player selects the option of “stop” when the image shown in FIG. At the bottom of the screen 37a, an image showing the operation means "Do you want to save the data so far?" Is displayed, and "Yes""No" corresponding to this operation procedure.
An image showing the option is displayed.

The image shown in FIG. 12B is shown in FIG.
This is an image displayed when the player selects the option "do" when the image shown in is displayed. At the bottom of the screen 37a, an image showing the operation procedure "Do you want to end the game?" Is displayed, and corresponding to this operation procedure, the options "stop" and "no" are shown. The image is displayed.

The image shown in FIG. 12C is shown in FIG.
This is an image displayed when the player selects the option of "stop" when the image shown in is displayed. On the lower side of the screen 37a, "Thank you.
Remove the memory card. An image showing the operation procedure is displayed. At this time, the player
According to the operation procedure shown by the image, the memory card 20 in which the game history is stored can be removed from the memory card insertion portion 16 to interrupt the game.

The image shown in FIG. 12 is an image displayed in response to the input of the operation for saving the game history in the memory card, but even when the point becomes 0 points. , Options included in the image shown in FIG.
An image including substantially similar options will be displayed.

[5] Stage of Returning Memory Card to Card Issuing Machine FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the card issuing machine 30 to read and store the game history stored in the memory card. . This subroutine is performed when the memory card 20 is inserted into the memory card insertion portion 36 when the image shown in FIG. 6A is displayed on the image display device 37 provided in the card issuing machine 30. It is a subroutine that is executed.

First, the game history stored in the memory card 20 is read from the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion section 36, and the read game history is stored in the flash memory 308 (step S501). Next, it is determined whether the identification information included in the read game history exists in the data stored in the flash memory 308 (step S502).

When it is determined that the identification information included in the read game history does not exist in the data stored in the flash memory 308, the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion section 36 is not used by another card issuing machine. Since it is the memory card issued in 30 or the memory card for storing the game history that has been tampered with illegally, it is notified that illegal identification information exists (step S5
03) After that, in step S501, the game history stored in the flash memory 308 is erased, and the present subroutine ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the identification information included in the read game history exists in the stored data, for example, a password is generated based on the stored game history, the current date and time, etc. (step S504). ).

Next, a process for outputting the password is performed (step S505). The password may be displayed on the screen 37a of the image display device 37, or the card issuing machine 30 may issue a card having a barcode printed thereon. Step S50
After executing the process of 5, the CPU 301 drives the memory card carrier to store the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit 36 in a predetermined position in the card issuing machine 30 (step (S506), this subroutine ends.

[6] Step of calling the returned memory card FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine called and executed in step S102 shown in FIG. This subroutine is a subroutine executed by the card issuing machine 30 to issue the memory card after the stored game history is written and stored in the memory card.

First, it is determined whether a password has been input (step S601). If it is determined that the password has been input, then it is determined whether the input password exists in the data stored in the flash memory 308 (step S602). If it is determined that the entered password does not exist in the data stored in the flash memory 308, the entered password is an invalid password, and therefore a notification that an incorrect password has been entered is issued (step S603). ),
The entered password is erased and the process is step S60.
Return to 1. On the other hand, when it is determined that the entered password exists in the data stored in the flash memory 308, the game history stored in the flash memory 308 is written into the memory card 20 and saved (step S604). . After that, the CPU 301 drives the memory card transporting device 315 by transmitting a command signal to the memory card transporting device 315, issues the memory card 20 from the memory card inserting section (step S605), and ends this subroutine.

The above processes [5] and [6] can be omitted, for example, when the player himself owns / stores the memory card storing the game history.

[7] R using the called memory card
Stage of Resuming Role Playing Game by PG Medal Game Machine FIGS. 15A and 15B show the RPG medal game machine 10 when the interrupted role playing game is restarted.
It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus 17 provided in FIG. 8 is displayed on the screen 17a of the image display device 17 provided in the RPG medal game machine 10.
When the image shown in (a) or (b) is displayed, the memory card 20 issued through the above step [6] is
When inserted into the memory card insertion portion 16, a screen 17a
The image shown in FIG. 15A is displayed at. Figure 15
The image shown in (a) is an image displayed for the player to confirm the contents of the game history read from the memory card 20. On the lower side of the screen 17a, an image showing the operation procedure, "Are you sure you want to use this data?" Is displayed. Corresponding to this operation procedure, "Yes",
An image showing the option "No" is displayed.
At this time, the player can restart the interrupted role-playing game by selecting the option "yes".

The image shown in FIG. 15B is the image shown in FIG.
This is the image displayed when the player selects the “Yes” option when the image shown in FIG. On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image indicating that the game has been restarted is displayed as a line of the owner of the inn, "Well, have you taken a break? Please take care." After such an image is displayed, the player can restart the interrupted role playing game.

In the role playing game using the above medal game machine, a memory card is issued by inserting a medal into the medal issuing machine, and the memory card is
Although medals and points were used as equivalent, such as medals being stored as points,
In the RPG medal game machine of the present invention, the above-mentioned role playing game may be progressed by using only medals without using any points. In this case, only the game history that does not include the point-related history is stored in the memory card. Then, the player can start the game by actually inserting a medal, and by inserting a medal while the game is in progress, can challenge a new stage or participate in an event. can do. Also, for example,
When you clear one stage or defeat a monster, medals are actually paid out.

On the other hand, contrary to the above case, the game may be started or one game may be advanced by using only the points. In this case, the player inserts coins (for example, coins) into the card issuing machine to issue a card in which points are saved according to the inserted amount, and inserts coins during the progress of the game. As a result, the number of points can be increased. For example, when one stage is cleared or a monster is defeated, the number of points is increased.

[0150]

According to the present invention, it is possible to challenge new stages and events by inserting medals, and to purchase new weapons and items.
When a certain result is achieved by challenging a new stage or purchasing items, medals can be paid out, and when medals increase as a result, new medals are purchased. For a long time without
You can continue to enjoy the game. In this way, the medals, etc. purchased by the player by paying money increase or decrease while the game is in progress, which increases or decreases the time that the player can enjoy the game. You can enjoy greater thrills and excitement.

Further, by increasing / decreasing the number of medals and the story developed in the role-playing game, it becomes more interesting. Furthermore, the medal used in the medal game machine has a value in the role-playing game (for example, a virtual world). Value, etc. as a currency in), you can feel as if you were the protagonist, and you can immerse yourself in the virtual world. In addition to being able to enjoy the fun of a medal game, it is possible to enjoy a role-playing game full of amusement and fun.

Further, according to the present invention, since the adjusting means is provided for keeping the ratio of the total amount of paid-out medals etc. to the total amount of inserted medals etc. within the predetermined range, how many medals etc. are inserted. Even if there is almost no medal payout, it is possible to prevent the medal payout amount from becoming too large with respect to the medal insertion amount, etc.
While maintaining amusement,
The amusement park side that provides game consoles can also secure a certain amount of profit.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of an RPG medal game machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the RPG medal game machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a card issuing machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of the card issuing machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the card issuing machine to issue a memory card.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the screen of an image display device provided in the card issuing machine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to start a role playing game in the RPG medal game machine.

FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in an RPG medal game machine.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed by the RPG medal game machine when a role playing game is in progress.

FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the screen of the image display device provided in the RPG medal game machine.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to interrupt the role playing game in the RPG medal game machine.

FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the screen of the image display device provided in the RPG medal game machine.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed by the card issuing machine to read and store the game history stored in the memory card.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine called and executed in step S102 shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the screen of the image display device provided in the RPG medal game machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 RPG medal game machine 11 Main unit 12 control stand 13 speakers 14 Dispenser 15 Control part 15a direction lever 15b Control button 16 Memory card insertion part 17 Image display device 17a screen 18 medal slot 19 medal payout exit 20 memory card 30 card issuing machine 100 control unit 101 CPU 102 ROM 103 RAM 104 SPU 105 sound buffer 106 VDP 107 frame buffer 111 Information reading device 112 Information Writing Device 120 medal sensor 121 hopper 122 medal detector

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An RPG medal game machine in which a role-playing game is started by inserting a medal or inputting points equivalent to the medal, wherein at least one play constituting the role-playing game progresses, or
For the purpose of obtaining an advantageous playing state, a challenge right etc. acquiring means that enables further insertion of the medal or input of the points, and payout of the medal or the above-mentioned when the predetermined setting condition is satisfied. The payout means for outputting points is associated with the total number of inserted medals or input points to change the setting to change the number of medals to be paid out or the number of output points, or An RPG including an adjusting unit that changes the number of medals or points to be output when a set condition is satisfied and adjusts the total number of medals or points to be paid out by the payout unit. Medal game machine. 2. A RPG medal game machine, a game starting means for starting a role-playing game by inserting a medal or inputting points equivalent to the medal, progress of at least one game constituting the role-playing game, or For the purpose of obtaining an advantageous playing state, a challenge right etc. acquiring means that enables further insertion of the medal or input of the points, payout of the medal or the points when predetermined setting conditions are satisfied. The payout means for outputting the above, and the number of medals to be paid out or the number of points to be output are changed by changing the setting in association with the total number of inserted medals or input points, or , The number of medals to be paid out or points to be output when the set condition is satisfied is changed by the payout means. A program characterized by causing it to function as an adjusting means for adjusting the total number of medals or points paid out.