JP2004016295A - Game machine, game system and method and program for controlling game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate adjustment of a payout ratio by making a game player always consume specified, negotiable value media for games in a specified time and to handle player's credit individually. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine executing a game on the basis of the negotiable value media for game fed by the game player stores the number of the credit corresponding to the negotiable-value media for games fed, measures time passed from a start of the game and decreases the number of the credit in accordance with the passed time measured. Decreasing the number of the credit in accordance with the time passed from the start of the game makes consumption of the credit not depend on the game player, allowing the adjustment of the payout ratio to be easier. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game machine, a game system, a game machine control method, and a game machine control program for reducing the number of credits according to an elapsed time.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a medal game machine in which a player purchases a medal and participates in the game using the medal has a game property related to increase / decrease of a medal possessed by a game machine, and a game in which a game is advanced by a player operating an operation target. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a game machine having a game property that combines a game property. For example, a medal that performs a role playing game (hereinafter, referred to as “RPG”) in which a warrior or a wizard to be operated is operated to fluctuate the hero's ability and adventure in a dungeon or the like prepared during the game. It is a game machine.
[0003]
By the way, in a conventional game machine, when a player inserts a medal through a medal insertion slot, a credit corresponding to the inserted medal is generated. The number of generated credits is determined by the setting of the game machine. For example, one credit is determined for one medal, or ten credits is determined for one medal. In a conventional game machine, the number of credits is configured to decrease when entering a game or when performing a specific action.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a conventional game machine, an increase in the number of credits due to the insertion of a medal depends on a player's judgment. That is, when the number of credits decreases or becomes 0, the player inserts a medal to continue the game, but does not try to insert a medal unless the number of credits decreases. Therefore, it was not always easy to adjust the payout rate. In particular, in a game such as RPG which is enjoyed over time, the amount of inserted medals depends on the player's judgment. Therefore, players who intend to continue the game for a long time tend to play the game so that the number of credits does not decrease. Become stronger. For example, a hero warrior character which is an operation target appearing in the RPG may grow as time elapses or items are acquired. On the other hand, if the hero's warrior character fights against an enemy monster and exhausts physical strength, a medal must eventually be inserted. For this reason, a player who intends to grow the character to be operated has a strong tendency to avoid an operation that leads to consumption of medals. In this case, it is not easy for the store to adjust the payout rate.
[0005]
Further, in the case of a game in which a plurality of players participate, if the number of credits of any of the players becomes 0 or a reference value (for example, 3) as a result of a decrease in credits of any of the players, the game is temporarily suspended. Then, in order for all the players to restart the game, medals had to be inserted for the player whose credit was 0 or the reference value. Players who have enough credits are reluctant to invest medals for other players. For this reason, in a game in which a plurality of players participate, it is desirable to treat credits of each player individually so as not to consume medals (credits) for other players.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and allows a player to always spend a certain amount of valuable resources for a game for a certain period of time to facilitate adjustment of a payout rate, and to separate player credits. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine, a game system, a game machine control method, and a game machine control program that can be handled in a computer.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A game machine according to the present invention is a game machine that performs a game based on game valuables supplied from a player, wherein a credit device that stores a credit number corresponding to the supplied game valuables, It is characterized by comprising a timer for measuring the time elapsed since the start, and a control unit for decreasing the credit number according to the measured elapsed time.
[0008]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed from the start of the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0009]
Further, the game machine of the present invention is a game machine that performs a game based on game valuables supplied from a player, and a credit device that stores a credit number corresponding to the supplied game valuables, It is characterized by comprising a timer for measuring the time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game, and a control unit for reducing the number of credits according to the measured elapsed time.
[0010]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced in accordance with the time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. It becomes. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0011]
Further, the game machine of the present invention notifies the number of credits stored in the credit device, and when the number of credits is reduced to a predetermined number as a result of the reduction of the number of credits, the player is provided with valuables for game. It is characterized by having an informing unit for prompting supply.
[0012]
As described above, since the number of credits stored in the credit device is notified, the player can easily grasp the number of remaining credits. Further, when the credit amount becomes a predetermined number as a result of the decrease in the credit amount, the player is urged to supply the game valuables, so that the player who wants to continue the game can play the game without interrupting the game. The game can be continued by inputting valuable resources.
[0013]
In addition, the game machine of the present invention includes a notification unit that prompts a player to supply a game valuables when the stored credit amount is less than the credit amount required for shifting to the special mode. It is characterized by:
[0014]
As described above, if the number of credits stored is less than the number of credits required to shift to the special mode, the player is prompted to supply valuables for the game, and the player wishing to shift to the special mode And alert the player to supply valuables for the game.
[0015]
Further, a game system of the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of the game machines described above are connected to each other via a network, and a game in which a plurality of players can participate is performed.
[0016]
As described above, the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed since the game was started or the time elapsed after the mode was shifted to the special mode during the game. It is possible to facilitate the adjustment of the rate. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players. As a result, each player can enjoy the game without consuming credits for the other players and without being bothered by the number of credits of the other players.
[0017]
The control method of a game machine according to the present invention is a control method of a game machine that performs a game based on a game valuable supplied from a player, wherein a credit number corresponding to the supplied game valuable is calculated. It is characterized by including a step of storing, a step of measuring a time elapsed since the game was started, and a step of reducing the credit number according to the measured elapsed time.
[0018]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed from the start of the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0019]
The control method of a game machine according to the present invention is a control method of a game machine that performs a game based on a game valuable supplied from a player, wherein a credit number corresponding to the supplied game valuable is calculated. It is characterized by including a step of storing, a step of measuring a time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game, and a step of reducing the credit number according to the measured elapsed time.
[0020]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced in accordance with the time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. It becomes. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0021]
The method of controlling a game machine according to the present invention may further include the step of notifying the stored number of credits. It is characterized by including the step of prompting the supply of goods.
[0022]
As described above, since the number of credits stored in the credit device is notified, the player can easily grasp the number of remaining credits. Further, when the credit amount becomes a predetermined number as a result of the decrease in the credit amount, the player is urged to supply the game valuables, so that the player who wants to continue the game can play the game without interrupting the game. The game can be continued by inputting valuable resources.
[0023]
Further, in the game machine control method according to the present invention, when the stored number of credits is less than the number of credits required for shifting to the special mode, a step of prompting a player to supply game valuables is provided. And is characterized by including.
[0024]
As described above, if the number of credits stored is less than the number of credits required to shift to the special mode, the player is prompted to supply valuables for the game, and the player wishing to shift to the special mode And alert the player to supply valuables for the game.
[0025]
The control program for a game machine according to the present invention is a control program for a game machine that performs a game based on a game valuable supplied from a player, wherein the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuable is calculated. It is characterized by causing a computer to execute a process of storing, a process of measuring a time elapsed since the game was started, and a process of decreasing the credit number according to the measured elapsed time.
[0026]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed from the start of the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0027]
The control program for a game machine according to the present invention is a control program for a game machine that performs a game based on a game valuable supplied from a player, wherein the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuable is calculated. The computer is configured to execute a process of storing, a process of measuring a time elapsed after shifting to the special mode during the game, and a process of decreasing the credit number according to the measured elapsed time. I have.
[0028]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced in accordance with the time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. It becomes. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0029]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the concept of reducing the number of credits by the game machine and the game system according to the present embodiment. The game machine according to the present embodiment stores the number of credits corresponding to game valuables such as medals supplied from a player, measures the time elapsed since the game was started, and responds to the measured elapsed time. To reduce the number of credits. As shown in FIG. 1, this game machine measures the time from the start of a game or the start of a special mode. Then, for example, each time 30 seconds elapse, the number of credits is reduced by one. In this example, the credit number decreases by 10 after 5 minutes have elapsed from the start of the time measurement. How many seconds the number of credits is reduced is selected as appropriate depending on the circumstances of the store, game characteristics, and the like. In the present embodiment, as an example, the credit is reduced by one credit every 30 seconds. In the present embodiment, the special mode is a mode in which a hero plays a game in which the hero fights against an enemy monster (combat mode). That is, since an enemy monster appears in the dungeon, a game in which the player operates the hero so that the player can escape from the dungeon without being defeated by the monster is developed. The special mode is a concept including all the special events provided during the progress of the game, and is not limited to the battle mode. For example, various special events, such as a mode in which a game in which a character is grown while the game is in progress, and a mode in which a game in which an item such as a jewel is acquired within a predetermined time, are applicable. In the present embodiment, a medal will be described as an example of the game valuables, but the present invention is not limited to this, and all valuables that can provide pachinko balls and other game valuables are applicable. .
[0030]
Hereinafter, a case where the present invention is applied to a medal game machine that performs RPG will be described as an example. In the medal game machine according to the present embodiment, a player operates a warrior character (hereinafter, referred to as a “hero”) of a game hero to be operated, picks up a jewel that is a game element appearing in a dungeon, and obtains the hero. An exploration game aiming to escape from the dungeon is developed. Also, when entering the battle mode as a special mode, an enemy monster, which is a game element that blocks the hero's path, appears in the dungeon, so the player can escape the dungeon without being defeated by the monster. Operate. The hero operated by the player attempts to escape by attacking the monster or using various items and magic in the dungeon to compete with the monster. In this exploration game, a plurality of dungeons are prepared, and each player plays the game aiming at clearing all dungeons.
[0031]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the game system according to the present embodiment. This game system has, for example, 12 game units 1 as game machines operated by each player. The central controller 20 controls these game units 1 overall. A player can participate in a game in the game unit 1 by inserting a medal as a game valuable into the game unit 1. Each game unit 1 is connected to the central control device 20 by a communication line L such as a LAN cable. In this game system, up to 12 players can play the game at the same time. Further, the central control device 20 is disposed inside one of the twelve game units 1.
[0032]
FIG. 3 is an external view of the game unit 1. In the game unit 1, the display 2 displays a game screen according to the progress of the game, and the speaker 3 plays sounds such as sound effects and back music according to the progress of the game. The operation lever 4 and the three operation buttons 5a, 5b, 5c are operation means for the player to operate the hero appearing on the game screen. The payout button 5d is a button for paying out medals and the like. The save end button 5e is a button for taking out a magnetic card described later and ending the game. The player operates the operation lever 4 and the three operation buttons 5a, 5b, 5c while watching the game screen displayed on the display 2 to move the hero appearing on the game screen or use an item. Or you can. Also, the game unit 1 has a medal slot 6 for a player to insert a medal, a medal payout B for paying out a medal to the player, and a player who has finished the game continues the game at the next play. In order to perform the operation, a card insertion / extraction opening 8 for inserting or removing a magnetic card 9 for recording personal information of the player, a game state at the time of termination, and the like are also provided.
[0033]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration inside the game unit 1. In the game unit 1, the main board 10 controls each unit in the game unit 1. The main board 10 has an internal clock functioning as a timer. The image display control unit 11 controls image display on the display 2. This main board 10 constitutes a timer and a control unit. In addition, the main board 10, the display 2, and the speaker 3 constitute a notification unit. The notifying unit notifies the player of the number of credits stored in the RAM 16 as a credit device. When the number of credits decreases to a predetermined number (3 in the present embodiment) as a result of the reduction of the number of credits, the player receives the medal. Encourage input. The sound control unit 12 controls the sound output from the speaker 3, and the operation control unit 13 receives signals from the operation lever 4, the operation buttons 5a, 5b, 5c, the payout button 5d, and the save end button 5e to perform predetermined control. Convert to a signal. The magnetic card writing / reading unit 14 writes and reads data on the magnetic card 9 inserted into the card insertion / extraction opening 8. The medal payout control unit 15 controls the payout of medals and the like according to the operation of the payout button 5d. Further, the game unit 1 is provided with a RAM 16 as a credit device for temporarily recording various data such as credit data, which is a game valuable, in which the number of medals is converted into electronic data.
[0034]
Further, there is provided a ROM 17 in which a game execution program required for the exploration game and the battle mode and various databases are stored. The main board 10 is connected to the image display control unit 11, the sound control unit 12, the operation control unit 13, the magnetic card writing / reading unit 14, the medal payout control unit 15, the RAM 16 and the ROM 17, respectively. Further, the main board 10 is connected to a central control device 20 via an interface 18 so that data communication with a later-described central control board 21 of the central control device 20 is possible.
[0035]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the central control device 20. The central control device 20 performs data communication with the main board 10 of each game unit 1. In the central control device 20, the central control board 21 controls the entire medal game machine. The program ROM 22 stores a control program and the like for comprehensively controlling each game performed in each game unit 1. The database ROM 23 stores various databases. The central control board 21 is connected to the main board 10 of each game unit 1 via the interface 24, and data communication with each main board 10 is possible.
[0036]
In the medal game machine, when the player ends the game, game state data for restoring the game state at the time of the end of the game is next written to the magnetic card 9 by the magnetic card writing / reading unit 14 when the game is restarted next time. Record. This game state data includes player information such as player name (hero's name), last play time, hero's ability, type of items owned, and the dungeon or castle where the hero is at the end of the game, the dungeon or It includes game information such as field data such as the position of a hero, an enemy monster or an item in the castle. On the other hand, when the player continues the game once completed, the player inserts his or her magnetic card 9 into the card insertion slot 8. Thereby, the magnetic card writing / reading unit 14 reads the game state data recorded on the magnetic card 9. This game state data is recorded in the RAM 16 and is read by the game execution program recorded in the ROM 17. This allows the player to resume playing from the game state continued from the previous game state in the game played by the main board 10.
[0037]
Note that it is not necessary to record all game state data on the magnetic card 9. For example, a player ID is recorded on the magnetic card 9, and a part of the game state data corresponding to the player ID, which is information for identifying a player. Alternatively, all of them may be recorded in the database ROM 23 of the central control device 20. In this case, after reading the player ID from the magnetic card 9, the game state data corresponding to the player ID is downloaded from the central control device 20 to the RAM 16 of the game unit 1. Play can be resumed from the game state.
[0038]
Next, the operation of the game machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, an entry is received from each player (step S1). Next, it is determined whether or not a player has inserted a medal, and if no medal has been inserted, this determination is repeated. On the other hand, if a medal is inserted, the credit is stored (step S3). Here, it is assumed that one credit corresponds to eight credits. The number of credits is always displayed on the display 2 as a notification unit. Since the number of credits is reported, the player can easily grasp the number of remaining credits. Next, the acceptance of the entry to the game ends (step S4), and the game starts (step S5). When the game is started, a player operates a warrior character of a game hero (hereinafter, referred to as a “hero”) to be operated, picks up a jewel which is a game element appearing in a dungeon, and escapes from the dungeon. An exploration game aiming at the game is developed.
[0039]
At the same time as the game is started in step S5, the main board 10 measures the elapsed time (step S6). The main board 10 determines whether 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the game (Step S7). If 30 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the game, this determination is repeated. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of the game, 1 is subtracted from the number of credits (step S8). Next, the main board 10 determines whether the remaining number of credits is 0 (step S9). If not, as shown in FIG. 7, determines whether the remaining number of credits is 3 or not. (Step S10). This is not to end the game abruptly when the number of credits becomes zero, but to prompt the player to insert medals when the number of credits is low. If the remaining credit is not 3, the process proceeds to step S7, and it is determined whether 30 seconds have elapsed. On the other hand, if the remaining credit is 3 in step S10, the player is requested to insert a medal (step S11). The input request may be made by the display 2 and the speaker 3 serving as the notification unit, with a request such as "The credit number is remaining 3, so insert a medal." It may be displayed on the display 2.
[0040]
As described above, when the number of credits becomes a predetermined number (3) as a result of the decrease in the number of credits, the player is prompted to supply medals. Therefore, the player who wants to continue the game does not need to interrupt the game. , A game can be continued by inserting a medal.
[0041]
Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S12). If no medal has been inserted, the process directly proceeds to step S7 to determine whether or not another 30 seconds have elapsed. On the other hand, if a medal has been inserted in step S12, 8 is added to the number of credits (step S13), and the flow shifts to step S7 to determine whether 30 seconds have elapsed.
[0042]
On the other hand, if the remaining number of credits is 0 in step S9, the game ends.
[0043]
As described above, according to the game machine according to the present embodiment, the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed since the game was started. This makes it easier to adjust the payout rate. Further, since the medal is collected as time elapses, the game is not interrupted for collecting the game valuables, so that it is possible to avoid deteriorating the game characteristics of the game. . Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0044]
Next, a battle mode as a special mode will be described. When entering the battle mode, an enemy monster, which is a game element that blocks the hero's path, appears in the dungeon, and the player operates the hero so that he can escape from the dungeon without being defeated by the monster. In this battle mode, when the enemy monster is defeated, the number of credits increases, for example, by 10, but the enemy monster may be defeated. In other words, it is a high-risk, high-return game mode. To shift to the battle mode, the number of credits must be at least 10 or more.
[0045]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation in the battle mode of the game machine according to the present embodiment. When shifting to the battle mode, first, it is determined whether or not the number of credits is 10 or more (step T1). If the number of credits is less than 10, a player is requested to insert medals (step T2). The input request may be made by the display 2 and the speaker 3 serving as the notification unit by a word such as "Please insert a medal because the number of credits is not enough." May be displayed. As described above, when the number of credits is less than the number of credits (10) necessary for shifting to the battle mode, the player is prompted to supply medals, so that the player who wants to shift to the battle mode is alerted. At the same time, the medal can be consumed by the player.
[0046]
Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step T3), and if no medal has been inserted, this determination is repeated. On the other hand, if a medal has been inserted, it is determined whether or not the number of credits has reached 10 or more (step T4). If the number of credits has not reached 10, the process proceeds to step T2. On the other hand, when the number of credits becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step T5. On the other hand, if the number of credits is 10 or more in step T10, the process proceeds to step T5.
[0047]
In step T5, the main board 10 measures the passage of time at the same time as the start of the battle game (step T6). The main board 10 determines whether 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the game (Step T7). If 30 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the game, this determination is repeated. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of the game, 1 is subtracted from the number of credits (step T8). Next, the main board 10 determines whether the remaining number of credits is 0 (Step T9). If not, as shown in FIG. 7, determines whether the remaining number of credits is 3 or not. (Step S10). This is not to end the game abruptly when the number of credits becomes zero, but to prompt the player to insert medals when the number of credits is low. If the remaining credit is not 3, the process proceeds to step T7, and it is determined whether 30 seconds have elapsed. On the other hand, if the remaining credit is 3 in step S10, the player is requested to insert a medal (step S11). The input request may be made by the display 2 and the speaker 3 serving as the notification unit, with a request such as "The credit number is remaining 3, so insert a medal." It may be displayed on the display 2.
[0048]
Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S12). If no medal has been inserted, the process directly proceeds to step T7 to determine whether or not another 30 seconds have elapsed. On the other hand, when a medal is inserted in step S12, 8 is added to the number of credits (step S13), and the process proceeds to step T7 to determine whether 30 seconds have elapsed.
[0049]
On the other hand, if the remaining number of credits is 0 in step T9, the game ends.
[0050]
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed since the transition to the battle mode during the game. It is possible to facilitate the adjustment of the rate. In addition, since the collection of medals is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of medals, and it is possible to prevent the game performance of the game from being impaired. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0051]
Further, according to the game system according to the present embodiment, the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed since the game was started, or the time elapsed since the transition to the battle mode during the game. Consumption does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. In addition, since the collection of medals is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of medals, and it is possible to prevent the game performance of the game from being impaired. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players. As a result, each player can enjoy the game without consuming credits for the other players and without being bothered by the number of credits of the other players.
[0052]
The characteristic operations of the present invention as described above are performed by causing a computer to execute a control program. That is, the control program is a control program for a game machine that performs a game based on the game valuables supplied from the player, and stores a credit number corresponding to the supplied game valuables, It is characterized by causing a computer to execute a process of measuring the time elapsed since the game was started and a process of reducing the credit number according to the measured elapsed time.
[0053]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed from the start of the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0054]
The control program for a game machine according to the present invention is a control program for a game machine that performs a game based on a game valuable supplied from a player, wherein the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuable is calculated. The computer is configured to execute a process of storing, a process of measuring a time elapsed after shifting to the special mode during the game, and a process of decreasing the credit number according to the measured elapsed time. I have.
[0055]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced in accordance with the time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. It becomes. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[0056]
Further, the control program of the game machine according to the present invention includes a process of notifying the stored number of credits, and, when the number of credits is reduced to a predetermined number as a result of the reduction of the number of credits, the player is provided with a game value. It is characterized in that it includes a process for prompting the supply of goods.
[0057]
As described above, since the number of credits stored in the credit device is notified, the player can easily grasp the number of remaining credits. Further, when the credit amount becomes a predetermined number as a result of the decrease in the credit amount, the player is urged to supply the game valuables, so that the player who wants to continue the game can play the game without interrupting the game. The game can be continued by inputting valuable resources.
[0058]
Further, the control program for a game machine according to the present invention, when the stored number of credits is less than the number of credits required for shifting to the special mode, a process for prompting a player to supply a game valuable. And is characterized by including.
[0059]
As described above, if the number of credits stored is less than the number of credits required to shift to the special mode, the player is prompted to supply valuables for the game, and the player wishing to shift to the special mode And alert the player to supply valuables for the game.
[0060]
The program described above can be obtained in a state recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD. Further, such a program is transmitted by a computer as a transmission device via a transmission medium such as a public telephone line, a dedicated telephone line, a cable television line, a wireless communication line or the like which constitutes a network. It can also be obtained by receiving a received signal. This signal is a computer data signal embodied on a predetermined carrier containing a program. At this time, it is sufficient that at least a part of the program is transmitted in the transmission medium. That is, it is not necessary that all data constituting the program exist on the transmission medium at one time. The transmission method of transmitting a program from the computer includes a case where data constituting the program is transmitted continuously and a case where the data is transmitted intermittently.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the game machine of the present invention is a game machine that performs a game based on the game valuables supplied from the player, and stores the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuables. It is characterized by comprising a credit device, a timer for measuring a time elapsed since the game was started, and a control unit for reducing the credit number according to the measured elapsed time.
[0062]
As described above, since the number of credits is reduced according to the time elapsed from the start of the game, the consumption of credits does not depend on the player, and the adjustment of the payout rate can be facilitated. Further, since the collection of the game valuables is performed according to the passage of time, the game is not interrupted for the collection of the game valuables, so that it is possible to prevent the game property of the game from being impaired. It becomes possible. Also, since the number of credits decreases according to the elapsed time, credits can be individually handled for each player regardless of other players.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a concept of reducing the number of credits by a game machine and a game system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an external view of a game unit.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration inside a game unit.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a central control device.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation of the game machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation of the game machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of the game machine according to the present embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game unit, 2 ... Display, 3 ... Speaker, 4 ... Operation lever, 5a-5c ... Operation button, 5d ... Payout button, 5e ... Save end button, 6 ... Medal slot, 7 ... Medal payout, 8 ... Card insertion / exit slot 9, 9 magnetic card, 10 main board, 11 image display control unit, 12 acoustic control unit, 13 operation control unit, 14 magnetic card writing / reading unit, 15 medal payout control unit, 18 interface, 20 central controller, 21 central control board, 22 ROM, 23 ROM, 24 interface, L communication line

Claims (11)

A game machine that performs a game based on game valuables supplied by a player,
A credit device for storing the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuables,
A timer that measures the time elapsed since the game started,
A game machine comprising: a control unit configured to decrease the number of credits according to the measured elapsed time. A game machine that performs a game based on game valuables supplied by a player,
A credit device for storing the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuables,
A timer that measures the time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game,
A game machine comprising: a control unit configured to decrease the number of credits according to the measured elapsed time. It is provided with a notifying unit that notifies the number of credits stored in the credit device and, when the number of credits has decreased to a predetermined number as a result of the reduction in the number of credits, prompts a player to supply game valuables. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 3. The system according to claim 2, further comprising an informing unit that prompts a player to supply a valuable material for a game when the stored number of credits is less than a number of credits necessary for shifting to the special mode. Game console. A game system comprising a plurality of game machines according to any one of claims 1 to 4, connected to each other via a network, and playing a game in which a plurality of players can participate. A control method of a game machine that performs a game based on a game valuable supplied from a player,
Storing the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuables;
Measuring the time elapsed since the game was started;
Decreasing the number of credits according to the measured elapsed time. A control method of a game machine that performs a game based on a game valuable supplied from a player,
Storing the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuables;
Measuring the time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game;
Decreasing the number of credits according to the measured elapsed time. Notifying the stored credit amount;
8. The game machine according to claim 6, further comprising a step of prompting a player to supply game valuables when the credit amount becomes a predetermined number as a result of the decrease in the credit amount. Control method. 8. The method according to claim 7, further comprising the step of: prompting a player to supply a valuable material for a game when the stored number of credits is less than a required number of credits for shifting to the special mode. Game machine control method. A control program for a game machine that performs a game based on game valuables supplied from a player,
A process of storing the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuables;
Measuring the time elapsed since the game started,
A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for causing a computer to execute a process of reducing the number of credits according to the measured elapsed time. A control program for a game machine that performs a game based on game valuables supplied from a player,
A process of storing the number of credits corresponding to the supplied game valuables;
Processing to measure the time elapsed since the transition to the special mode during the game;
A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for causing a computer to execute a process of reducing the number of credits according to the measured elapsed time.

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