JP2005021527A - Mahjong game machine, control program for game device, mahjong game system and and mahjong ranking display method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mahjong game machine enabling a player to sufficiently enjoy without feeling bored by comparing mahjong skills with others for a plurality of opponent characters whose playing methods or the like are different. <P>SOLUTION: The manjong game machine comprises: a game data storage means for storing game data generated in a game against the opponent character; a ranking means for performing ranking for the respective opponent characters on the basis of a prescribed criterion based on the game data stored by the game data storage means; a ranking data storage means for storing ranking data ranked by the ranking means; and a ranking display means for displaying the ranking data stored by the ranking data storage means by a display means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a mahjong game machine that provides a mahjong game, a game machine control program that can be used in a machine equipped with a computer such as a mobile phone in addition to the mahjong game machine, the mahjong game machine, and an information processing apparatus. And a mahjong ranking display method used in the mahjong game system and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a mahjong game machine that provides a two-player type mahjong game that plays against a battle character is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a mahjong game machine, an image showing the mahjong table is displayed on the display device, an image showing the player's hand and throwing away, an image showing the fighting character's being thrown away, etc., and the player's operation, etc. As a result, the mahjong game proceeds in a form in which the player and the battle character repeat the towing and throwing away actions. The player can obtain a score from the battle character according to the winning combination based on the combination of arrangements, if his arrangement is close to completion (completion) and is completed before the battle character. Then, when the player wins the battle character by setting the score of the battle character to 0, etc., for example, the display device displays a state in which the battle character praises the player's mahjong strength. Is done.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-70089
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described mahjong game machine, since the battle with the same battle character is repeated, there is a problem that the mahjong game gradually gets tired if the mahjong game is played many times.
It is also possible to perform ranking (ranking) based on the battle data, but with the same battle character, the ranking is also monotonous, and there is a problem that it is difficult to motivate to continue the mahjong game for a long time. It was.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to compare mahjong skills and the like with other people for a plurality of fighting characters with different fighting methods and the like. To provide a mahjong game machine that can fully enjoy a mahjong game without feeling bored, a game machine control program used in the mahjong game machine, etc., a mahjong game system, and a mahjong ranking display method. .
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the following.
(1) Provided with display means (for example, display device 13) for displaying at least an image showing the player's hand and discard and an image showing the player's opponent's discard on the game, A mahjong game machine (for example, mahjong game machine 10) that provides a two-player mahjong game that respectively fights against the plurality of fighting characters, and that stores battle data generated in the fight against the fighting character. Means, ranking means for ranking each battle character on the basis of a predetermined standard, and ranking data ranked by the ranking means based on the battle data stored by the battle data storage means Ranking data storage means for storing the ranking data stored in the ranking data storage means. A mahjong game machine (see FIG. 1), comprising ranking display means for displaying data by display means.
[0007]
According to the invention of (1), since ranking data for each battle character is displayed, it is possible to compare each skill with others, such as what characteristics each player is strong against the battle character. As a result, a new interest in the mahjong game itself is generated. Furthermore, when the winning rate is high for a battle character having a high winning rate for all players, the player can be proud and proud of others. As a result, the player can fully enjoy the mahjong game for a long time without feeling bored.
[0008]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) Provided with display means (for example, display device 13) for displaying at least an image showing the player's hand and discard and an image showing the player's opponent's discard in the game, the player A game apparatus (for example, mahjong game machine 10) capable of providing a two-player mahjong game that respectively battles a plurality of the fighting characters is stored in a battle that stores battle data generated in the battle with the fighting character. Data storage means, ranking means for ranking each battle character based on a predetermined standard based on the battle data stored by the battle data storage means, and ranking data ranked by the ranking means Ranking data storage means, and the ranking stored by the ranking data storage means A game apparatus control program (see FIG. 1), which functions as ranking display means for displaying the game data on the display means.
[0009]
According to the invention of (2), it is possible to compare each skill with others, such as what characteristics each player is strong against the fighting character, and new interest is generated in the mahjong game itself. Furthermore, when the winning rate is high for a battle character having a high winning rate, the player can be proud of others. As a result, the player can fully enjoy the mahjong game for a long time without feeling bored.
[0010]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) Provided with display means (for example, display device 13) for displaying at least an image showing the player's hand and discard and an image showing the player's opponent's discard in the game, A mahjong game machine (for example, mahjong game machines 10A to 10L) that provides a two-player mahjong game that plays against each of the plurality of fighting characters, and an information processing device that can send and receive data to and from the mahjong game machine (for example, A mahjong game system configured to include an information processing apparatus 100), wherein the information processing apparatus receives battle data transmitted from the mahjong game machine, and receives from the mahjong game machine. Based on the battle data storage means for storing the battle data and the battle data stored by the battle data storage means, A game system comprising: ranking means for ranking each battle character; and ranking data transmitting means for transmitting ranking data ranked by the ranking means to the mahjong game machine (FIG. 10).
[0011]
According to the invention of (3), it is possible to compare each player's skill with others, such as what characteristics each player is strong against the fighting character, and new interest is generated in the mahjong game itself. Furthermore, when the winning rate is high for a battle character having a high winning rate, the player can be proud of others. As a result, the player can fully enjoy the mahjong game for a long time without feeling bored.
[0012]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) A mahjong ranking display method for determining and displaying rankings based on mahjong game match data on the basis of a predetermined ranking standard, wherein mahjong game machines (for example, mahjong game machines 10A to 10L) A step of storing battle data generated in a battle with a character, a step of transmitting the stored battle data to an information processing device (for example, information processing device 100), and ranking data transmitted from the information processing device are received. A step of storing the ranking data received, a step of displaying the stored ranking data by a display means (for example, the display device 13), and the information processing device transmitted from the mahjong game machine. Receiving the battle data; and receiving the match data from the mahjong game machine. A step of storing battle data, a step of ranking each battle character based on a predetermined standard based on the stored battle data, and transmitting the ranked ranking data to the mahjong game machine A mahjong ranking display method (see FIG. 10).
[0013]
According to the invention of (4), it is possible to compare each skill with others, such as what characteristics each player is strong against the fighting character, and new interest is generated in the mahjong game itself. Furthermore, when the winning rate is high for a battle character having a high winning rate, the player can be proud of others. As a result, the player can fully enjoy the mahjong game for a long time without feeling bored.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a mahjong game machine according to the first embodiment. The mahjong game machine shown in FIG. 1 is an arcade game machine installed in a so-called game center. In addition to the arcade game machine, the mahjong game machine of the present invention includes, for example, a home game machine and a portable game machine. Includes game consoles.
[0015]
The mahjong game machine 10 includes a vertically long box-shaped casing 11, and a display device 13 is provided on the upper side of the casing 11. On the display device 13, an image showing a mahjong table is displayed, an image showing 13 or 14 tiles that are the player's hand, an image showing the player's trash, and a battle character in a mode facing the back side An image showing the hand of the player, an image showing the discard of the battle character, and the like are displayed. Further, the display device 13 displays an image showing the battle character, an image describing the battle character and the dialogue of the battle character, and the like.
[0016]
On the lower side of the display device 13, an operation panel 14 including an operation unit 15 is provided so as to protrude to the front side. The operation unit 15 includes 14 operation buttons provided on the back side of the operation panel 14 and 6 operation buttons provided on the front side thereof, and the player operates the operation buttons on the operation unit 15. By doing so, various operations related to the mahjong game can be performed. The operation unit 15 will be described in detail later with reference to the drawing (FIG. 2).
In addition, a coin insertion slot 18 for inserting coins necessary for starting the mahjong game is installed at the right end on the back side of the operation panel 14.
[0017]
FIG. 2 is a plan view schematically showing the operation panel 14 of the mahjong game machine 10.
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation unit 15 provided in the operation panel 14 includes 14 operation buttons 16 (16a to 16n) provided on the upper side (in FIG. 1, the rear side) of the operation panel 14, It consists of six operation buttons 17 (17a to 17f) provided on the lower side (the front side in FIG. 1). Further, a coin insertion slot 18 is provided at the upper right of the 14 operation buttons 16.
[0018]
The 14 operation buttons 16 (16a to 16n) respectively correspond to 14 bags that are the player's hand displayed on the display device 13. If the operation button 16n is pressed when the player's hand is 13 pieces, the towing operation is performed, and the right end of the 13 pieces displayed on the display device 13 (corresponding to the operation button 16n). ), A new basket is displayed, and the number of player's hands becomes 14. Then, when one unnecessary trap is selected from the 14 traps that are the player's hand and the operation button 16 corresponding to the unnecessary trap is pressed, a throw-away operation is performed, and the player's hand. The unnecessary traps are erased from the traps, and the player's hand becomes thirteen, and the discarded discards are newly displayed in the portion where the discards of the display device 13 are displayed.
[0019]
Of the six operation buttons 17 (17a to 17f), the operation buttons 17a to 17e correspond to the operations of “kang”, “pong”, “chi”, “reach”, and “long” in normal mahjong, respectively. The operation button 17f is a button that is pressed when a mahjong game is started after coins are inserted into the coin insertion slot 18.
The operation buttons 16 (16a to 16n) are written with numerals, hiragana, and alphabets. When a screen for selecting a certain condition is displayed, a predetermined operation button 16 is pressed by pressing a specific operation button. A condition can be selected and a predetermined sentence, name, etc. can be input.
[0020]
By operating the operation unit 15 including the operation buttons 16a to 16n and the operation buttons 17a to 17f described above, the player's hand is sequentially changed. On the other hand, the battle character also performs the same action, but this action is performed by the automatic control of the control unit (CPU), and naturally, the battle character's trap is displayed in a manner facing the back side, and the player You can see only the discarding of the battle characters.
[0021]
Then, the act of towing and abandoning by the player and the opponent character is repeated alternately with an action such as “Pong”, “Chi”, etc. depending on the case, and the player's trick is made up of a plurality of winning roles (for example, When a combination corresponding to any one of (Pinph, Tanyao, etc.) is achieved, the score corresponding to the winning combination that has been completed can be obtained from the battle character.
[0022]
On the other hand, when the battle character wins and wins, the battle character acquires a score corresponding to the winning combination, and the player's score decreases.
In the present embodiment, the player's hand is changed sequentially by operating the operation buttons, but the mahjong game machine of the present invention displays on the screen of the display device corresponding to the operation buttons. It may be configured such that the above-described operation can be performed by clicking on a part, and configured so that the above-described operation can be performed by clicking on a part where a manual is displayed. It may be.
[0023]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the mahjong game machine 10.
As shown in FIG. 3, a control unit 30 is provided in the case 11 of the mahjong game machine 10. The control unit 30 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 34.
[0024]
The CPU 31 is connected to the operation unit 15 via an interface circuit (I / F) 38. CPU31 performs various processes based on the control signal from the operation part 15, and advances a mahjong game.
[0025]
The ROM 32 displays each kite displayed on the display device 13, image data of the battle character, image data displaying the battle character and its dialogue, and an image indicating a predetermined condition necessary for increasing the number of battle characters. Various image data such as image data, a mahjong game machine control program for controlling the flow of the entire mahjong game, a program for ranking for each battle character, and the like are stored. The ROM 32 stores a plurality of effect image data and the like for each battle character as effect data. This effect data includes image data for performing an effect before the battle with the battle character, image data for performing an effect according to the battle result with the battle character, sound data, and the like.
[0026]
Note that the sound data is not particularly limited, and may be audio data such as human speech, screaming, exclamation voice, music data, or the like. . Further, the image of the battle character may display the whole body, or may show a part of the face or the like. The production may be performed only with images, may be performed only with sounds, or may be performed using both sounds and images.
In the present invention, since voice data such as human speech is mainly used, hereinafter, it is also referred to as voice data.
[0027]
The RAM 34 stores various selection data and battle data. This battle data includes various data relating to the battle with the battle character, such as information on the victory or defeat in the battle with the battle character, the score obtained by the player in the battle with the battle character, and the number of times the battle character has been completed. . The selection data is, for example, data indicating a ranking type selection result. The RAM 34 also stores ranking data indicating the ranking result.
[0028]
Connected to the CPU 31 are a random number generator 41 that generates random numbers to be sampled, a sampling circuit 40, a sound circuit 35, a graphic display circuit 36, and a communication interface circuit 39 for communication.
The sound circuit 35 is connected to a sound amplifier 37 that outputs various sounds according to the progress of the mahjong game. The graphic display circuit 34 causes the display device 13 to display an image selected by a control signal from the CPU 31.
The mahjong game machine 10 is connected to an information processing apparatus 100 that manages various data, and can exchange data with the information processing apparatus 100 via a communication interface circuit 39 (see FIG. 10). .
[0029]
Next, the contents of a mahjong game executed by the mahjong game machine 10 will be described.
(A) Game rules
A player, for example, selects a specific battle character from among three battle characters (for example, characters A to C), performs a mahjong game, and vies for victory or defeat.
The player and the battle character have a predetermined score (for example, 10000 points) at the start of the battle, and if the score of the battle character becomes 0 or the player finishes 3 times, Victory. On the other hand, if the score of the player becomes 0 due to the completion of the battle character, the game is defeated.
[0030]
(B) Production
After selecting a specific battle character, before the battle, the battle character greets the player, etc., and reacts to the action performed by the player during the battle, etc. Will be performed. Furthermore, after winning or losing is decided, the post-matching production according to the match result is performed.
[0031]
(C) Ranking
Various data related to the battle with the battle character is stored, and ranking (rank) is determined and displayed by ranking the battle character according to various standards based on the battle data. In the present invention, the ranking is determined for each battle character based on the above-described criteria. Note that the above-mentioned battle data is data generated as a result of a battle, and is not just data for winning or losing, but also the score obtained by the player or the battle character, the number of times or the timing when the player or the battle character ended And various other data.
[0032]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the mahjong game machine 10. In this subroutine, when a predetermined coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 18 by the player and the operation button 17f of the operation unit 15 is pressed, the mahjong that controls the mahjong game of the mahjong game machine 10 that is executed in advance. This subroutine is called and executed from the game machine control program.
[0033]
In the mahjong game machine 10, at the beginning of the game, the player's first and last name input via the operation unit and the entry name called in the game are stored so that each player can be identified. It has become.
In addition, the mahjong game machine 10 may be provided with a card insertion slot for inserting a memory card, and may be provided with a reading means for reading player information described in the inserted memory card.
[0034]
First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a selection to enter the ranking game has been made (step S10).
That is, the CPU 31 displays a screen for selecting whether or not the player makes a selection to enter the ranking game and prompts the selection. The player selects whether or not to enter the ranking game by pressing an operation button corresponding to entry into the ranking game or by pressing an operation button or the like corresponding to another selection.
[0035]
If it is determined not to enter the ranking game, the CPU 31 next determines whether or not a selection referring to the ranking has been performed (step S11).
[0036]
If it is determined that the selection for ranking reference has not been made, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection referring to the ranking has been performed, a ranking display process is performed (step S12). This ranking display process will be described in detail later.
[0037]
If it is determined in step S10 that entry has been made to the ranking game, the CPU 31 then displays a screen for selecting a character (step S13). That is, the CPU 31 displays a list describing the names of the characters and prompts the player to select a character. The player selects a battle character by pressing an operation button corresponding to one battle character.
[0038]
In the first match, the number of battle characters is, for example, four, and as will be described later, the number of selectable characters increases to five or six if a predetermined condition is met in the battle with the character. I will do it.
[0039]
If it is determined in step S13 that the battle character selection process has been performed, the CPU 31 then calls and displays an image indicating a predetermined condition necessary for increasing the number of battle characters in the subsequent battle from the ROM 32 (step S14). ).
This condition includes, for example, three consecutive victories where the score of the opponent character is 0 or less in a match with the same opponent character, five consecutive wins against the same opponent character, five or more sums For example.
These conditions may be clearly stated or implied. Further, the character increase condition may be changed every day, every week, every month or the like.
[0040]
If the process of step S14 is executed, the CPU 31 next performs a battle process with the battle character (step S15). Although this battle process will be described in detail later, various battle data are stored thereby.
[0041]
When the battle process is executed in step S15, the CPU 31 next determines whether or not a predetermined condition necessary for increasing the number of battle characters is satisfied based on the battle result (step S16). Specifically, based on the stored battle results, the CPU 31 determines, for example, whether or not the player has won three battles against the same battle character with the score of the battle character being 0 or less.
[0042]
If it is determined that the predetermined condition necessary for increasing the number of fighting characters is not satisfied, the CPU 31 determines again whether or not the selection to play the same fighting character has been performed (step S17). That is, the CPU 31 again displays a screen for selecting whether to battle with the same battle character or to select a battle with another battle character, and prompts the player to select.
[0043]
If it is determined in step S17 that selection has been made for the battle with the same battle character, the CPU 31 returns the process to step S15. In this case, the same battle character is again played.
[0044]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S17 that the selection not to play the same battle character has been made, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the selection to end the mahjong game has been made (step S18). If it is determined in step S17 that the selection to end the mahjong game has been made, this subroutine ends.
[0045]
If it is determined in step S18 that the selection to end the mahjong game has not been made, it means that the player has selected a battle with another battle character, so the CPU 31 returns the process to step S13. In this case, an image for selecting a battle character is displayed.
[0046]
If it is determined in step S16 that the predetermined condition necessary for increasing the number of battle characters is satisfied, the CPU 31 performs a process of increasing the number of battle characters (step S19).
That is, the CPU 31 selects one battle character from among the unselected battle characters stored in the ROM 32 by lottery or the like, and displays the image or the like.
[0047]
After executing the process of step S19, the process of step S17 is executed. Since the process of step S17 has already been described, the description thereof is omitted here.
[0048]
Next, a battle process with a battle character will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a character battle processing routine that is called and executed in step S15 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0049]
After a battle character (for example, character A) is selected, first, the CPU 31 executes an effect process before the battle (step S30). That is, the CPU 31 selects one image data from among the image data including the pre-battle battle character stored in the ROM 32 and displays the image data on the display device 13. This image selection may be performed by lottery using the lottery means described above.
[0050]
The above image data is, for example, the appearance of the battle character and its dialogue, and the dialogue used is “Mizuki, I'm happy to see you in a long time.”, “I did n’t think I would come again. Etc. ". Further, when the screen image is displayed, the sound corresponding to the line may be output from the sound amplifier 37 based on the effect data set in the RAM 34.
[0051]
Next, a process related to a battle with the character A is executed (step S31). When the processing of this step S31 is executed, the mahjong game proceeds in the above-described procedure, and after the 13 or 14 tiles that are the player's first tricks are dealt (after the deal has been done), the game Whether the player scored 0 points when the player or opponent character (Character A) finishes or until it is determined that they will not finish (becomes a master) This is repeated until the score of the battle character reaches 0 or until the player finishes three times.
After executing the process of step S31, information on the winning and losing in the battle between the player and the battle character, the score obtained by the battle character and the player in one battle, the number of times and the time when the player and the battle character have finished Various battle data including such as are stored in the RAM 34 (step S60).
When executing step 60, the CPU 31 and the RAM 34 function as battle data storage means for storing battle data generated in the battle with the battle character.
[0052]
When the process of step S31 is executed, the CPU 31 next executes an effect process after the battle (step S32). In the post-matching production process, it is determined whether or not the battle with the battle character (character A) has been won. If the battle character is won, the number of times the battle character has finished in the battle is determined. Production is performed. A corresponding effect image is also displayed when the opponent character loses.
[0053]
Next, the CPU 31 transmits various battle data to the information processing apparatus (step S33), and then determines whether or not a response signal notifying that the data has been received from the information processing apparatus within a predetermined time is received. (Step S34).
[0054]
If it is determined that the response signal has not been received, the process returns to step S33, and the battle data is transmitted to the information processing apparatus again.
If it is determined in step S34 that a response signal notifying that the data has been received from the information processing apparatus has been received within a predetermined time, the sub-reach is terminated.
A detailed relationship between the information processing apparatus and the mahjong game machine will be described later.
[0055]
Next, an image displayed on the display device 13 of the mahjong game machine 10 when the process shown in FIG. 4 is executed will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0056]
6A to 6C schematically show an example of an image displayed on the display device 13 when the processes of steps S10, 11, 13, and 14 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 4 are executed. FIG.
The screen image shown in FIG. 6A is an image displayed to select whether the player enters the ranking game or refers to the ranking in steps S10 and S11 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
As shown in the image, the player selects the entry to the ranking game by pressing the operation button corresponding to 1, and performs the selection referring to the ranking by pressing the operation button corresponding to 2. .
[0057]
The screen image shown in FIG. 6 (b) is an image displayed for selecting a character in step S13, and the name and number of each battle character are described. For example, an operation button corresponding to 1 is displayed. By pressing, “Mizuki Tono”, which is the battle character, is selected.
[0058]
The screen image shown in FIG. 6C is an image displayed in order to show the predetermined conditions necessary for increasing the number of fighting characters in step S14. In this image, the above conditions are not clearly stated, and the conditions imply that it may be good to keep the opponent character in the ranking game.
In such an implied method, joy is deepened when a display that the number of fighting characters is actually increased is made.
[0059]
FIGS. 7A to 7C are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the display device 13 when the battle process with the battle character shown in FIG. 5 is being executed.
The screen image shown in FIG. 7A is an image related to the effect before the battle with the battle character in step S30.
In this image, an image showing the appearance of the fighting character “Mizuki Tono” is displayed, and a balloon image showing the dialogue “I'm happy to see you again!
[0060]
The screen image shown in FIG. 7B is an image related to the effect during the battle with the battle character in step S31.
An image showing the player's hand is displayed below the screen image shown in FIG. 7B, and an image showing the opponent character's hand is displayed above the screen image. It should be noted that the hand of the opponent character is displayed in a manner in which the saddle faces the back side so that the content is not visually recognized by the player. Further, an image showing the discarding of the fighting character is displayed below the image showing the fighting character of the fighting character.
[0061]
In the center of the screen image, an image showing the appearance of the battle character “Mizuki Tono” is displayed. The opponent character may say various dialogues depending on the scene, such as “I ’m already reachable” even during the game, and at this time, an image (speech image) showing the dialogue of the opponent character may be displayed. Good.
[0062]
The screen image shown in FIG. 7C is an image displayed on the display device 13 when the effect data corresponding to the battle result is selected in step S32 and the normal effect based on the effect data is performed.
In FIG. 7 (c), there is a balloon image showing the line “Lie… I ca n’t believe… I ’m not going to lose my hands and feet.” Displayed, indicating that the player has won an overwhelming victory.
Further, when the screen image shown in FIG. 7C is displayed, the sound corresponding to the above dialogue may be output from the sound amplifier 37 based on the normal effect data set in the RAM 34.
[0063]
FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the display device 13 when the processing of steps S16 and S19 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 4 is being executed.
The screen image shown in FIG. 8A is an image that is displayed in step S17 in order to select again a battle with the same battle character or a battle with another battle character.
As shown in the image, the player selects to play again with the same battle character by pressing the operation button corresponding to 1, and presses the operation button corresponding to 2 to Choose to play against the other battle character.
In the upper part of the screen, an image showing the past battle results with the battle character “Mizuki Tono” is displayed, so that the player's battle results with the battle character can be confirmed. Yes.
[0064]
The screen images shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C are images that are displayed when a predetermined condition necessary for increasing the number of battle characters is satisfied in step S16.
First, as shown in Fig. 8 (b), the words * congratulations * are displayed on the top of the screen, and "Mizuki Tono" has been used three times in succession. , I will introduce the new character Yuri Mizuki-chan. "And an image showing the appearance of" Mizuki Tono ".
Next, as shown in FIG. 8C, an image showing the appearance of a new battle character “Yuri Mizuki” is displayed on the screen, and “Yuri Mizuki” of “Yuri Mizuki”. A balloon image showing the line "I'd like to play against Toru!" Is displayed.
[0065]
Next, the ranking display process will be described.
First, ranking display processing performed based on battle data generated by a single mahjong game machine will be described.
[0066]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a ranking display processing routine executed in a single mahjong game machine.
First, the CPU 31 uses the battle data stored in the RAM 34 in step S60 shown in FIG. 5 as a basis, and determines the above-mentioned predetermined criteria (for example, the number of wins, the winning percentage, the number of points in the villa, Based on whether or not the opponent's score has been set to 0 in the station, how fast, etc., ranking is performed for each battle character, and a ranking for a specific battle character is determined (step S61).
When executing the process of step S61, the CPU 31 functions as a ranking unit that ranks each battle character based on the battle data and based on a predetermined standard.
[0067]
Each battle character is characterized by a mahjong reconciliation method or the like depending on the battle character. Examples of the feature include, for example, having a good reconciliation role such as quit Yao, having a quick crush, and preferring to reach. The battle program is created for each battle character, and is configured so that each battle character battles with the above-described characteristics.
[0068]
Since the player can grasp such characteristics of the battle character by repeating the battles, the player can make and execute various strategies to win against this. Therefore, the player can enjoy the mahjong game more deeply and be immersed in the mahjong game.
[0069]
After executing the processing of step S61, the CPU 31 stores the ranked data in the RAM 34 (step S62).
When executing the process of step S62, the CPU 31 and the RAM 34 function as ranking data storage means for storing the ranked data ranked.
[0070]
If the process of step S62 is performed, CPU31 will display the ranking data regarding a specific battle character next on the display apparatus 13 based on the ranked data memorize | stored in RAM34 (step S63).
When executing the processing of step S63, the CPU 31 and the RAM 34 function as ranking display means for displaying the stored ranking data by the display means.
[0071]
By performing the ranking display as described above, it is possible to compare each skill with others, such as what characteristics each player is strong against the fighting character, and thus new interest in the mahjong game itself Come on. Furthermore, when the winning rate is high for a battle character having a high winning rate for all players, the player can be proud and proud of others. As a result, the player can fully enjoy the mahjong game for a long time without feeling bored.
[0072]
Next, ranking display processing executed by transmitting and receiving data between each mahjong game machine and the information processing apparatus via the wiring network will be described.
As described above, even with a single mahjong game machine, ranking display can be performed, but it is easier to evaluate one's skill and the like if the ranking is displayed in the entire game center. Therefore, the mahjong game machine in the game center is connected to the information processing apparatus 100 via the wiring network, and can rank all game data by summing up.
The ranking is usually displayed based on the monthly match data, but depending on the case, it may be based on weekly data or quarterly data. At this time, it is desirable to change the above-mentioned ranking criteria. This is because it can add fluidity to the ranking criteria that tend to be fixed, and make it lively.
[0073]
FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a network system including the mahjong game machine shown in FIG. 1 and the information processing apparatus. FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the information processing apparatus. It is.
[0074]
The game machine group 110 includes twelve mahjong game machines 10 (10A to 10L), and these mahjong game machines 10A to 10L are connected to the information processing apparatus 100 via a wired or wireless wiring network 111, respectively. ing.
[0075]
As illustrated in FIG. 11, the information processing apparatus 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, and a communication interface circuit 104. Further, a random number generator 146 that generates a random number to be sampled and a sampling circuit 147 are connected to the CPU 101. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 can perform random number sampling on the operation program of the CPU 101. The ROM 102 is, for example, a program for performing communication with the mahjong game machine 10 via the wiring network 111 by the communication interface circuit 104, a program for performing ranking in ranking, a program for performing lottery, A probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling, ranking reference data used as a reference when ranking in ranking, and the like are stored.
The RAM 103 stores battle data transmitted from the mahjong game machine 10 (10A to 10L).
[0076]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a ranking display processing routine on the mahjong game machine side which is called and executed in step S12 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0077]
After the ranking reference is selected, first, the CPU 31 determines whether or not selection for displaying the ranking for each mahjong game machine has been performed (step S40).
[0078]
That is, the CPU 31 displays a displayed image so that the ranking for each mahjong game machine or the rankings of all mahjong game machines in the game center can be selected, and is displayed to the player. Encourage selection.
[0079]
If it is determined in step S40 that the selection for displaying the ranking of each mahjong game machine has been made, the CPU 31 stores the selection data in the RAM 34 (step S41).
[0080]
If the player chooses to display the ranking for each mahjong game machine, the player will usually display the ranking of the mahjong game machine in which the player is playing mahjong, but the player enters the number of a specific mahjong game machine. By this, you may be comprised so that selection which displays the ranking of a specific mahjong game machine can be performed.
[0081]
If it is determined in step S40 that the selection for displaying the rankings for each mahjong game machine has not been made, the selection for displaying the rankings for all the mahjong game machines in the game center has been made. Stores the selection data in the RAM 34 (step S41).
[0082]
If the process of step S41 is performed, CPU31 will judge next whether selection which displays the ranking for every battle | competition character was performed (step S42). If it is determined in step S42 that the selection for displaying the ranking for each battle character has been made, the CPU 31 stores the data in the RAM 34 (step S43).
[0083]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S40 that the selection for displaying the ranking for each battle character has not been made, the selection for displaying the ranking without discrimination of the battle character has been made. The selection data is stored in the RAM 34 (step S43).
[0084]
And based on the data memorize | stored in RAM34 by step S41 and S43, CPU31 transmits the data request signal which requests | requires transmission of the ranking data applicable to the information processing apparatus 100 (step S44).
[0085]
Next, within a certain period after the data request signal is transmitted, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a response signal notifying that the data request signal has been received from the information processing apparatus 100 has been received (step S45). This response signal is a signal transmitted from the information processing apparatus 100 in step S51 described later.
[0086]
If it is determined in step S45 that no response signal has been received from the information processing apparatus 100 within a certain period of time, the CPU 31 returns the process to step S44, and again requests data that requests the information processing apparatus 100 to transmit data. Send a request signal.
[0087]
On the other hand, when it is determined that a response signal indicating that the request signal has been received from the information processing apparatus 100 has been received, the CPU 31 determines whether or not corresponding ranking data has been received from the information processing apparatus 100. (Step S46).
This ranking data is data transmitted from the information processing apparatus 100 in step S52 described later.
[0088]
When determining that the corresponding data has not been received, the CPU 31 returns the processing to step S46. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S46 that the corresponding data has been received from the information processing apparatus 100, the CPU 31 stores the ranking data in the RAM 34 (step S47).
After executing the process of step S47, the CPU 31 transmits a response signal notifying that the data has been received to the information processing apparatus 100 (step S48).
[0089]
After transmitting a response signal notifying that the data related to the ranking has been received to the information processing apparatus 100, the CPU 31 displays an image of the corresponding ranking on the display device 13 based on the data stored in the RAM 34 (step S49). This subroutine is finished.
[0090]
Next, a ranking display processing routine on the information processing apparatus side will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a ranking display processing routine on the information processing apparatus side called and executed in step S12 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0091]
First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the battle data transmitted from the mahjong game machine 10A is received in step S33 of FIG. 5 (step S35). If it is determined that no match data has been received, the process returns to step S35.
[0092]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the battle data has been received, the battle data is stored in the RAM 103 (step S36), and a response signal notifying that the mahjong game machine 10A has been received is transmitted (step S37).
When executing the process of step S35, the CPU 101 functions as a battle data receiving means. By repeating the above processing, the battle data from various mahjong game machines are collected and stored, and used as ranking display data.
[0093]
When executing the process of step S36, the CPU 101 and the RAM 103 function as battle data storage means for storing battle data received from the mahjong game machine.
[0094]
Next, the CPU 101 performs ranking for each battle character based on the ranking reference data stored in the ROM 102 on the basis of the battle data obtained in step S37 (step S38). Ranking data for all mahjong game machines in the center is stored (step S39). When executing the process of step S38, the CPU 101 and the RAM 103 function as ranking means for ranking each battle character based on the stored battle data and based on a predetermined standard.
Further, when executing the process of step S39, the CPU 101 and the RAM 103 function as ranking data storage means for storing ranked ranking data.
[0095]
Note that the ranking reference data is the ranking (ranking) from various criteria such as the number of wins, the winning percentage, the number of points in the peninsula, etc., as described above. New battle data received is added every predetermined time (for example, every 5 minutes), and ranking is performed based on the above criteria.
[0096]
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a data transmission request signal related to ranking display has been received from the mahjong game machine 10A (step S50).
As described above, this data transmission request signal is a signal transmitted from the mahjong game machine 10A, and is a signal transmitted in step S44.
[0097]
If it is determined in step S50 that a data transmission request signal relating to ranking has not been received from the mahjong game machine 10A, the CPU 101 returns the process to step S50. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S50 that a data transmission request signal related to ranking has been received from the mahjong game machine 10A, the CPU 101 then transmits a response signal to the mahjong game machine 10A (step S51).
[0098]
In step S51, after transmitting the response signal to the mahjong game machine 10A, the CPU 101 transmits the corresponding ranking data stored in the RAM 103 to the mahjong game machine 10A (step S52).
When executing the process of step S52, the CPU 101 and the RAM 103 function as ranking data transmission means for transmitting the ranked ranking data to the mahjong game machine. Each time a data transmission request signal related to ranking is received from the mahjong game machine 10A, ranking may be performed based on the content, and the result may be transmitted to the mahjong game machine 10A.
[0099]
In step S52, after transmitting data related to the corresponding ranking to the mahjong game machine 10A, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a response signal notifying that the data has been received within a predetermined time is received from the mahjong game machine 10A. (Step S53).
[0100]
If it is determined in step S53 that the response signal from the mahjong game machine 10A has not been received within the predetermined time, it is determined that the mahjong game machine 10A has not received the corresponding ranking, and the process is performed in step S52. The data related to the corresponding ranking is transmitted again to the mahjong game machine 10A.
[0101]
On the other hand, when it is determined that a signal notifying that the mahjong game machine 10A has received the data has been received, this subroutine is terminated.
[0102]
FIGS. 14A to 14C are diagrams schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display device 13 when the processes of steps S40 to S49 of the subroutine illustrated in FIG.
The screen image shown in FIG. 14A is an image displayed in step S40 for selecting whether to display the ranking for each mahjong game machine or to display the rankings for all mahjong game machines in the game center. It is.
As shown in this image, the player presses the operation button corresponding to 1 to select the ranking display in all mahjong game machines in the game center and press the operation button corresponding to 2. To select to display the ranking for each mahjong game machine.
[0103]
When the display of rankings in all mahjong game machines in the game center is selected in step S40, as shown in FIG. 14B, the ranking for each battle character is displayed, or the ranking that does not distinguish the battle characters is displayed. An image for selecting is displayed. The image is an image displayed in step S42.
[0104]
When ranking display that does not distinguish the battle characters is selected in step S42, for example, as shown in FIG. 14C, the names (or entry names) of the first to fifth players are displayed. The image is an image displayed in step S48.
[0105]
When ranking display for each battle character is selected in step S41, for example, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), the names of the first to fifth players when the battle character is Miki Tono (or Entry name) is displayed. The image is also an image displayed in step S48.
[0106]
In the mahjong game machine 10, rankings for all mahjong game machines in the game center can be displayed by connecting to the information processing apparatus, but the information processing apparatus in a certain area is wired or wireless. By building a network connected via a wiring network consisting of the above, rankings can be displayed within a certain area. Furthermore, nationwide rankings can be displayed by constructing a network in which information processing apparatuses are connected nationwide via a wired or wireless wiring network.
[0107]
Also, when a player wins a match or a ranking is displayed, a player who has achieved a very good score is given a specific point, etc., and if that point reaches a certain value, It is good also as giving a picture.
[0108]
[Second Embodiment]
In the following second embodiment, a case where the mahjong game machine of the present invention is applied to a mobile phone and the game apparatus control program of the present invention is stored in the mobile phone will be described. The game device control program of the present invention stores not only a mahjong game machine or a mobile phone installed in the game center, but also a game device control program such as a personal computer, and performs a mahjong game based on the program. It can be applied to all of the electronic devices that can.
[0109]
The processing in the mobile phone according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as the processing in the subroutine shown in FIGS. 4, 5, 12, and 13, and therefore the mobile phone will be described.
FIG. 15 is a front view schematically showing the mobile phone according to the second embodiment.
[0110]
The display device 213 provided in the mobile phone 200 includes an image showing 13 or 14 player's hand traps, an image showing the player's discard, an image showing a player character's hand facing the back side, An image showing the character's discard is displayed. The display device 213 may display an image showing the main character playing the mahjong game, an image showing the battle character, or the like.
[0111]
Further, the mobile phone 200 includes an operation button 214 and 12 operation buttons 215 that are operation means. The player, for example, operates the operation button 214 to select an unnecessary bag from the player's hand, and further operates the operation button 215 to perform towing and throwing away. Then you can run the mahjong game.
[0112]
16 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of the mobile phone 200 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, a control unit 230 is provided inside the mobile phone 200. The control unit 230 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 221, a ROM 222, a RAM 223, a transmission / reception unit 224, an input / output bus 228, an input signal circuit 226, an LF controller / amplifier 227, and a display control circuit. 236.
[0113]
An operation button 214 and an operation button 215 are connected to the input signal circuit 226. The input signal circuit 226 is connected to the CPU 221 via the input / output bus 228. A ROM 222 and a RAM 223 are also connected to the input / output bus 228.
[0114]
In the ROM 222, image data of each battle character displayed on the display device 213, battle characters including unselected battle characters, image data displaying battle characters and their lines, and predetermined conditions necessary for increasing the number of battle characters are stored. Various image data such as image data for displaying an image to be displayed and an image displayed for selecting a predetermined item, a control program for a mahjong game machine for controlling the flow of the entire mahjong game, various data in a mahjong match A program and the like for performing ranking based on this are stored. The ROM 222 stores a plurality of effect image data and the like as effect data for each battle character. The effect data includes image data for performing an effect before the battle with the battle character, image data for performing an effect in response to winning or defeating the battle character, Includes data. Note that the battle character, the dialogue image of the battle character, the background image, and the like may be stored separately and combined to form one screen when displayed on the display device 213.
[0115]
The RAM 234 stores various selection data and battle data. This battle data includes information on the winning and losing in the battle with the battle character, the score obtained by the player in the battle with the battle character, the number of times the battle character has finished, and the like. The selection data is, for example, data indicating a ranking type selection result.
[0116]
A transmission / reception unit 224 is also connected to the input / output bus 228. The transmission / reception unit 224 is for communicating with an external device via the Internet. In addition, the mobile radio communication unit 232 and the LF controller / amplifier 227 are connected to the input / output bus 228, and the speaker 234 and the microphone 229 are connected to the LF controller / amplifier 227. The mobile radio communication unit 231 includes an antenna and the like, transmits a call signal and receives a call signal, and transmits and receives a voice signal during a call.
A display control circuit 236 is also connected to the input / output bus 228. The display control circuit 236 is connected to the display device 213, and supplies a display signal to the display device 213 according to the result of arithmetic processing in the CPU 221.
[0117]
In the above-mentioned mahjong game machine, it is not easy to form a nationwide wiring network, but in the case of a mobile phone, a nationwide network is established via a wireless network between a server (information processing device) and a mobile phone. Since it is relatively easy, national ranking display can also be realized relatively easily.
In the case of a mobile phone, since it is owned by an individual, the ranking is a ranking in a certain region (for example, Osaka Prefecture) or a nationwide ranking.
In addition, if the obtained ranking result or the obtained image can be downloaded or downloaded, it is also possible to be proud of sending this image to others.
[0118]
When the ranking is displayed on the mobile phone, it is possible to hide the number of users of this site from the public operator of the competing site by publicizing only the players within the 100th place. In this case, it is only necessary to display a predetermined rank (D rank, E rank, etc.) for a player who has exceeded 100th place.
[0119]
Also on mobile phones, when a player wins a match, finishes with a specific role, or displays a ranking, a special image is given or specified to a player who has achieved very good results. If the point reaches a certain value, a prize or an image may be presented as a gift.
[0120]
In the mobile phone 200 according to the second embodiment, various programs, effect image data, setting data (hereinafter also referred to as a program or the like) may be stored in the ROM 222 or the like in advance. Alternatively, an external server (information processing apparatus) or the like may be accessed to request transmission of the program or the like from a mobile phone, and the program or the like transmitted from the server or the like may be received and stored.
[0121]
In the present invention, a program for controlling the mahjong game and a program for displaying various images are stored in the mobile phone 200 in advance, and various images required as the mahjong game progresses. The server or the like can be configured to transmit data and the like. Further, the server or the like supplies various programs and image data stored in the server or the like to the mobile phone and is supplied from the mobile phone 200. It is possible to adopt a configuration for executing the program.
[0122]
Furthermore, when the various programs and image data are updated in the server or the like, the server transmits a notification signal to that effect to the mobile phone 200 and receives the notification signal from the mobile phone that has received the notification signal. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which various types of updated programs and image data are received and stored by accessing such as. With such a configuration, a mahjong game can always be played based on the latest program or the like.
[0123]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since ranking data for each battle character is displayed, it is possible to compare each skill with others, such as what characteristics each player is strong against the battle character. New interest comes to the mahjong game itself. Furthermore, when the winning rate is high for a battle character having a high winning rate for all players, the player can be proud and proud of others. As a result, it is possible to provide a mahjong game machine that allows the player to fully enjoy the mahjong game for a long time without feeling bored.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a mahjong game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a plan view schematically showing an operation panel 14 provided in the mahjong game machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of the mahjong game machine shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the mahjong game machine shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a battle processing routine with a battle character called and executed in step S15 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 4;
6A to 6C are diagrams schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display device 13 when processing in the subroutine illustrated in FIG. 4 is performed.
FIGS. 7A to 7C are diagrams schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display device 13 when the battle process with the battle character illustrated in FIG. 5 is performed.
FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the display device 13 when the processing in the subroutine shown in FIG. 4 is executed.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when ranking display is performed on a single mahjong game machine;
FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a network system including a mahjong game machine and an information processing apparatus.
11 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of the information processing apparatus 100 shown in FIG.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the mahjong game machine shown in FIG. 1;
13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the information processing apparatus 100. FIG.
FIGS. 14A to 14D are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the display device 13 when the processing in the subroutine shown in FIG. 12 is executed.
FIG. 15 is a front view schematically showing a mobile phone according to a second embodiment.
16 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of the mobile phone shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Mahjong game machine
11 Case
13, 213 display device
14 Operation panel
15 Operation unit
16 (16a to 16n), 17 (17a to 17f) operation buttons
18 Coin slot
30, 230 Control unit
31, 101, 221 CPU
32, 102, 222 ROM
34, 103, 223 RAM
35 Sound circuit
37 Sound amplifier
39, 104 Communication interface circuit
100 Information processing apparatus
146 Random number generator
147 Sampling circuit
200 Mobile phone
214, 215 Operation buttons

Claims (4)

A display means for displaying at least an image showing a player's hand and discard and an image showing a player's opponent's discard on the game;
A mahjong game machine that provides a two-player mahjong game in which the player plays against each of the plurality of fighting characters,
Battle data storage means for storing battle data generated in a battle with the battle character;
Ranking means for ranking each battle character based on a predetermined standard based on the battle data stored by the battle data storage means;
Ranking data storage means for storing ranking data ranked by the ranking means;
A mahjong game machine, comprising: ranking display means for displaying the ranking data stored in the ranking data storage means by display means. A display means for displaying at least an image showing a player's hand and throwing away and an image showing the throwing away of a battle character as an opponent on the game;
A game device capable of providing a two-player mahjong game in which the player battles each of the fighting characters,
Battle data storage means for storing battle data generated in a battle with the battle character;
Ranking means for ranking each battle character based on a predetermined standard based on the battle data stored by the battle data storage means;
Ranking data storage means for storing ranking data ranked by the ranking means; and
A game apparatus control program that causes a ranking display unit that displays the ranking data stored in the ranking data storage unit to be displayed on a display unit. Display means for displaying at least an image showing the player's hand and discard and an image showing the player's opponent's discard on the game, wherein the player battles each of the plurality of battle characters 2 A mahjong game system configured to include a mahjong game machine that provides a hit mahjong game, and an information processing device capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the mahjong game machine,
The information processing apparatus includes battle data receiving means for receiving battle data transmitted from the mahjong game machine,
Match data storage means for storing the match data received by the match data receiving means;
Ranking means for ranking each battle character based on a predetermined standard based on the battle data stored by the battle data storage means;
A game system comprising: ranking data transmitting means for transmitting ranking data ranked by the ranking means to the mahjong game machine. A mahjong ranking display method for determining and displaying a ranking based on a predetermined ranking standard based on the mahjong game match data,
A step in which a mahjong game machine stores battle data generated in a battle with a battle character;
Transmitting the stored battle data to an information processing device;
Receiving ranking data transmitted from the information processing apparatus;
Storing the received ranking data;
Displaying the stored ranking data by a display means;
The information processing apparatus receiving the battle data transmitted from the mahjong game machine;
Storing the battle data received from the mahjong game machine;
Based on the stored battle data, and ranking each battle character based on a predetermined standard;
And transmitting the ranked ranking data to the mahjong game machine.

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