JP2006068221A - Controller of game machine, game machine, program, and information storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a player does not get easily bored by increasing a part where the player can get involved in a game in the game machine of a token game etc. <P>SOLUTION: The controller of the game machine which moves a game medium in a game field, displays a game developed in connection with moving of the game medium on a display part and puts out game mediums in the case of meeting a prescribed condition comprises: a prize-winning detection part 162 for detecting prize-winning of the game mediums to a prize-winning port provided in the game field; and a game arithmetic part 110 which moves a piece within the game field on the basis of the result of prize-winning to advance the game on the basis of the result of moving. The prize-winning detection part 162 comprises the prize-winning port made to correspond to the moving direction of the piece in the game field. The game arithmetic part 110 controls moving of the piece in the game field on the basis of the moving direction made to correspond to the prize-winning port where prize-winning is detected. When the moving track of the piece meets a prescribed put-out condition, the game arithmetic part 110 decides permission of putting out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine control device, a game machine, a game machine control program, and an information storage medium for playing a game by moving game media such as medals and balls in a game field.

  In general, a medal pusher game device is known as a medal game device.

  As such a medal pusher game device, for example, a device as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-29643 is known.

  This medal pusher game device has a field in which a large number of medals are placed in a housing and a pusher that reciprocates on the field, and a lottery board that performs a lottery process at the upper rear of the field. ing.

A medal slot is provided at the top of the housing, and the medal inserted from the medal slot passes through the lottery board by its own weight and then falls on the field. The medal is dropped from the field by the reciprocating motion of the pusher, and the medal dropped from the field is paid out to a medal payout opening provided at the lower part of the casing.
JP 2001-29643 A

  In such a medal pusher game device, there is a problem that the player has only a part that can be involved in the game only whether or not the medal can be put in the chucker, and is monotonous and easily bored.

  In addition, there were many things that could get some good results simply by inserting a large number of medals, and there were few things that could be enjoyed with a lot of strategy.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to play a game medium game by moving a game medium in a game field, and a player is involved in the game. The aim is to provide a gaming machine that can be enjoyed with strategy, increasing the number of parts that can be played, and being hard to get bored.

(1) The present invention
It is a control device for a gaming machine that moves a game medium in a game field, displays a game developed in association with the movement of the game medium on a display unit, and pays out the game medium when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. And
A winning detection unit for detecting a winning of the gaming medium in a winning opening provided in the gaming field;
A game calculation unit for performing game calculation processing for moving a piece in the game field based on a winning result and advancing the game based on the moving result;
An image generation unit that generates an image to be displayed on the display unit based on the game calculation result,
The winning detection unit includes a winning opening associated with the moving direction of the pieces in the game field,
The game calculation unit
Based on the movement direction associated with the winning opening where the winning is detected, the movement of the piece in the game field is controlled, it is determined whether or not the movement locus of the piece satisfies a predetermined payout condition, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, it is determined that payout permission is determined.

  Further, the program according to the present invention is a program executable by a computer (a program embodied in an information storage medium or a carrier wave), and causes the computer to realize the above means (makes the computer function as the above means). And An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium readable (usable) by a computer, and includes a program for causing the computer to realize the above means (functioning the computer as the above means). It is said.

The game field is, for example, a board surface on which a medal moves in a medal game, a board surface on which a pachinko ball moves in a pachinko game, or the like.
The game field is, for example, a virtual game field defined in a computer (may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional), and is displayed on the screen by image generation processing using a computer or the like ( It may be a virtually configured gaming field that can be viewed).

  The physical game medium means medals and game balls that exist in the real world. When the game medium is moved in the virtually configured game field, it may be a virtual game medium that can be visually recognized by generating an image by a computer or the like.

  The movement of the physical or virtual game medium in the game field occurs due to an input operation of the player such as an operation for inputting the game medium into the game field or an operation input from the input unit.

  The display unit is configured as an electronic image display unit using, for example, a liquid crystal screen.

  The winning detection unit may be, for example, a game medium passing like a chucker or the like, a game medium being taken in like a winning opening, or a game medium coming into contact with it.

  For example, when the game medium is a physical medal or a game ball, the winning of the game medium to the winning lottery detection unit is detected by a sensor or the like provided in the winning lottery detection unit. It may be.

  Further, for example, when the game medium is a virtual medal or game ball, the winning of the game medium to the winning lottery detection unit is performed according to a predetermined algorithm based on, for example, a speed vector given to the game medium by an input from the operation unit The game medium may be detected by calculating the movement trajectory of the game medium.

  The inside of the game field is a virtual game field corresponding to the game displayed on the display unit, and may be a two-dimensional game field or a three-dimensional game field.

  The piece may be anything that moves in the game field.

  The movement trajectory of the frame may be any one represented by, for example, the direction in which the frame has moved, the distance, the coordinates, and the moved grid. Moreover, the conditions regarding the predetermined conditions and the direction, distance, coordinates, the moved grid, etc., where the frame has moved may be used.

  According to the present invention, movement of a piece in the game field can be controlled by making a game medium win in any of a plurality of winning holes associated with the moving direction of the piece in the game field.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a game medium (for example, a medal) with high game characteristics in which the player aims at a winning opening while considering the moving direction of the pieces in the game field and the progress of the game.

  Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is more varied and can reflect the skill of the player.

(2) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The game calculation unit
According to a predetermined rule, the movement trace is left on the movement trajectory of the piece, a score corresponding to the movement trace is calculated, and the payout number of game media is determined according to the score.

(3) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
A payout rate calculating unit that calculates a payout rate based on information including the number of inserted game media and the number of paid out game media;
The game calculation unit
The payout rate is adjusted based on the payout rate.

  In the present invention, the player can increase the number of game media to be paid out by aiming for a winning opening while considering the moving direction of the pieces in the game field and the progress of the game, but the game media payout number is adjusted based on the payout rate. This makes it possible to keep the average payout within a predetermined range.

  The payout of game media may be adjusted by adjusting the probability of a lottery event or the like occurring during the game or the number of payouts based on the payout rate.

(4) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The game calculation unit
It is determined whether or not the position or movement trajectory of the frame satisfies a predetermined condition. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery event is generated, and a lottery process is performed by determining a lottery probability of the lottery event based on a payout rate. And a lottery event processing unit that performs a game medium payout determination process based on the lottery result.

  A lottery event is an event in which the winning, event type, score, and number of payouts are determined by internal lottery.

  Here, the lottery probability of the lottery event may be a probability that a predetermined lottery event occurs, or may be a lottery probability of the number of payouts in a predetermined lottery event.

  According to the present invention, the player can increase the number of game media to be paid out by aiming for the winning slot while considering the moving direction of the game in the game field and the progress of the game, and the lottery probability of the lottery event based on the payout rate. By determining the number of game media to be paid out, the average payout can be kept within a predetermined range.

(5) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The winning detection unit includes a winning opening associated with the occurrence of a lottery event,
The game calculation unit
If a winning event associated with the occurrence of the lottery event is detected, a lottery event is generated, the lottery probability of the lottery event is determined based on the payout rate, and the lottery process is performed. It includes a lottery event processing unit for performing game medium payout determination processing.

  According to the present invention, when a game medium is awarded to a winning opening associated with the occurrence of a lottery event, a lottery event can be generated, and the winning opening associated with the moving direction of the pieces in the game field is displayed. When winning, it is possible to control the moving direction of the pieces in the game field.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy both the fun of developing the game reflecting his / her skill and the lottery event with high chance, and can provide a gaming machine which is hard to get tired of.

  Further, by determining the lottery probability of the lottery event based on the payout rate, the number of game media paid out can be adjusted, and the average payout can be kept within a predetermined range.

(6) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The lottery event processing unit
Including a lottery probability table in which the lottery probability is stored in association with the payout rate;
A lottery probability of a lottery event is determined with reference to a lottery probability table based on a payout rate.

(7) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The game calculation unit
It is determined whether or not the position of the piece is in a predetermined relationship with the position of the special movement occurrence item provided in the game field. If the position is in the predetermined relationship, a process of moving the piece according to the special movement rule is performed. A special movement processing unit is included.

  Here, the position of the frame is in a predetermined relationship with the position of the special movement occurrence item may be, for example, a case where the positions of the frames coincide with each other, or a case where they are in another predetermined positional relationship or distance.

  The normal movement of the piece in the game field is controlled in accordance with the winning in the winning opening associated with the moving direction of the piece, but when the piece has a predetermined relationship with the position of the special movement occurrence item. Then, the process of moving the frame according to the special movement rule is performed. Therefore, it is an opportunity to aim for a high score, and the player's expectation level and enthusiasm for the game can be further increased.

(8) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The winning detection unit includes a winning opening associated with the movement occurrence of the special movement occurrence item in the game field,
The special movement processing unit
When a winning at a winning opening associated with the occurrence of the movement of the special movement occurrence item is detected, a process of changing the position of the special movement occurrence item is performed based on the payout rate.

(9) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The special movement control unit
When the position of the piece has a predetermined relationship with the position of the first or second special movement occurrence item provided in the game field, from one special movement occurrence item position to the other special movement occurrence item position It is characterized by performing control to move the frame.

  The predetermined relationship may be, for example, the case where the positions of the two coincide with each other, or the case where they are in another predetermined positional relationship or distance.

  The positions of the first special movement occurrence item and the second special movement occurrence item may be determined based on the payout rate.

(10) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The lottery event processing unit
The number of times that the position of the frame has a predetermined relationship with the position of the special movement occurrence item provided in the game field is counted, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, a lottery event is generated. .

(11) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The game calculation unit
It is determined whether or not the movement of the special movement occurrence item has occurred, and if the movement has occurred, at least one of an advantageous item and a disadvantageous item in the game field is associated with the position of the special movement occurrence item before the change. An item generation processing unit for generating
The item generation processing unit
At least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item is generated with an item occurrence probability determined based on a payout rate.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that has improved game characteristics and is less likely to get bored by making game advantageous items and disadvantageous items in the game field.

(12) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The item generation processing unit
An item occurrence probability table in which the item occurrence probability of at least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item associated with a payout rate is stored;
A control device for a gaming machine, wherein at least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item is generated by referring to an item occurrence probability based on a payout rate.

(13) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The item generation processing unit
When a movement of an item with special movement occurs,
Generate a quasi-special move occurrence item with a probability determined based on the payout rate in relation to the position of the special move occurrence item before the change,
The special movement control unit
It is determined whether or not the position of the frame is in a predetermined relationship with the position of the quasi-special movement occurrence item provided in the field. Control is performed to move to a position having a relationship.

  Since the position of the special movement occurrence item changes when the game medium wins a winning opening associated with the movement occurrence of the special movement occurrence item, the player places the special movement occurrence item and the position of the frame in a predetermined relationship. There are many factors that depend on luck.

  In the present invention, by making the quasi-special movement occurrence item and the position of the frame a predetermined relationship, the same effect as when the frame has a predetermined positional relationship with the special movement item can be obtained, so the player enjoys various tactics It is possible to provide a gaming machine that is difficult to get tired of.

(14) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The game calculation unit
The moving trace is erased when the movement trajectory of the frame satisfies a predetermined payout condition or when the positional relationship with the item satisfies the condition for forced erasure.

(15) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The game calculation unit
In the case of forced erasure, a score corresponding to the movement trace is retained as the pending score information, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a pending score payout event is generated, and a pending score payout processing unit that performs a pending score payout effect is included. Features.

  According to the present invention, since the score that has been forcibly deleted is also held and the possibility of payout remains, the player can be expected to continue the game.

(16) The control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the gaming machine of the present invention are:
The holding score processing unit
An occurrence probability of a pending score payout event is determined based on a payout rate.

(17) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The lottery event processing unit
Including a pending score payout event occurrence probability table in which the occurrence probability of the hold score payout event is stored in association with the payout rate;
Based on the payout rate, the occurrence probability of the pending score payout event is determined with reference to the pending score payout event occurrence probability table.

(18) The gaming machine control device, gaming machine, program, and information storage medium of the present invention are:
The payout rate calculator is
The payout rate is calculated in consideration of the on-hold score information.

  According to the present invention, the payout rate can be adjusted in anticipation of the number of sheets to be paid out with the holding score.

  The features and processing of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings, taking as an example a gaming machine (medal game device) in which the game medium is a medal.

1. Configuration In addition, this embodiment described below does not limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Further, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential as a solution means of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an appearance of a medal game device according to the present embodiment.

  The medal game device 10 performs a medal pusher game. As shown in a perspective view seen from the front of FIG. 1, a game board surface 14 is provided at the upper front of the housing 12, and a lower end of the game board surface 14 is provided. A game field 18 for placing medals having a pusher plate 16 that reciprocates in the front-rear direction is provided at a position.

  In addition, an operation unit 20 is provided approximately in front of the housing 12 in the vertical direction. The operation unit 20 is provided with a medal slot 22 and a medal storage unit 25 for storing medals 30, and the medal storage unit 25 has a housing. A payout port 24 for paying out the medal 30 in the body 12 is provided on the entire surface of the housing 12 so as to be adjacent to the upper part of the operation unit 20.

  The game board surface 14 is discharged from a display unit 26, a chucker unit 28, a plurality of nails 32 that obstruct the path of the medal 30 to the chucker unit 28, and a discharge port 36 disposed above both sides of the game board surface 14. And a wiper 34 for changing the discharge direction of the medal 30.

  When the medal 30 is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, the insertion of the medal 30 is detected by a sensor (not shown), and the medal 30 is released from the discharge opening 36 by a hopper (not shown) arranged in the housing 12.

  The released medals 30 are distributed by the wiper 34 and moved downward while being obstructed by the nail 32. When the medals 30 pass through the chucker 28, a sensor (not shown) provided inside the chucker 28 is used. The passage of the medal 30 is detected. Then, the game displayed on the display unit 26 proceeds according to the position of the chucker 28 through which the medal 30 has passed, and from the medal payout hopper 74 installed in the housing 12 according to the result of this game. The medal 30 is paid out on the game field 18.

  The medals 30 paid out on the game field 18 fall from the game field 18 by the reciprocating movement of the pusher plate 16, are paid out from the payout outlet 24, and are stored in the medal storage unit 25. .

  FIG. 2 shows an example of a block diagram of the present embodiment.

  Here, the processing unit 100 performs various processes such as control of the entire system, instruction instruction to each block in the system, game processing, image processing, sound processing, control processing such as medals and pushers, The function can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a given program (game program).

  The control unit 150 performs various control processes of the medal game device such as bonus medal payout control.

  The input information detection unit 160 performs processing for detecting input information detected by inserting medals and the like. The input information detection unit 160 includes a passage detection unit 162.

  The winning detection unit 162 performs processing for detecting the passage of medals to a chucker provided in the game field, and its function can be realized by, for example, a sensor.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100 and the like, and can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.

  An information storage medium (storage medium usable by a computer) 180 stores information such as programs and data, and functions thereof are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, and a hard disk. It can be realized by hardware such as a magnetic tape or a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present invention (this embodiment) based on information stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores information (program or data) for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 100).

  Part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 180 is transferred to the storage unit 170 when the system is powered on. Information stored in the information storage medium 180 includes program code, image data, sound data, display object shape data, table data, list data, and data for instructing the processing of the present invention. It includes at least one of information, information for performing processing according to the instruction, and the like.

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a CRT or LCD.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker.

  The processing unit 100 includes a game processing unit 110, an image generation unit 120, a sound generation unit 130, a control information generation unit 140, and a payout rate calculation unit 150.

  Here, the game processing unit 110 receives a coin (price) reception process, various mode setting processes, a game progress process, a selection screen setting process, the position and rotation angle (X, Processing to obtain the rotation angle around the Y or Z axis), processing to move the object (motion processing), processing to obtain the viewpoint position (virtual camera position) and line-of-sight angle (virtual camera rotation angle), objects such as map objects Various games such as processing for placing a game in the object space, hit check processing, processing for calculating game results (results, results), processing for multiple players to play in a common game space, or game over processing The payout is received from the detection signal from the passage detection unit 162 or the payout rate calculation unit 142. Carried out on the basis of, such as the rate and game programs.

  Further, the game processing unit 110 controls the movement of the pieces in the game field based on the movement direction associated with the winning opening where the winning is detected, and determines whether or not the movement trajectory of the pieces satisfies a predetermined payout condition. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the payout permission is determined.

  Further, the game processing unit 110 may leave a movement trace on the movement trajectory of the piece according to a predetermined rule, calculate a score corresponding to the movement trace, and determine the number of game media to be paid out according to the score.

  The game processing unit 110 may adjust the number of game media to be paid out based on the payout rate.

  The game processing unit 110 may erase the movement trace when the movement trajectory of the piece satisfies a predetermined payout condition or when the positional relationship with the item satisfies the condition for forced deletion.

  The image generation unit 120 performs various types of image processing in accordance with instructions from the game processing unit 110, and performs processing for outputting, for example, a board game image or the like to the display unit 190. In addition, the sound generation unit 130 performs various types of sound processing in accordance with instructions from the game processing unit 110, generates sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices, and outputs them to the sound output unit 192.

  The control information generation unit 140 performs processing for generating signals for controlling various hardware of the medal game device, such as paying out medals, in accordance with an instruction from the game processing unit 110 or the like.

  The payout rate calculation unit 142 performs a process of calculating a payout rate based on information including the number of inserted game media and the number of game media paid out. The calculation of the payout rate may be performed in response to a winning detection signal from the winning detection unit 162.

  The payout rate calculation unit 142 may calculate the payout rate in consideration of the on-hold score information.

  Note that all of the functions of the game processing unit 110, the image generation unit 120, the sound generation unit 130, and the control information generation unit 140 may be realized by hardware, or all of them may be realized by a program. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program.

  The game processing unit 110 includes a lottery event processing unit 112, a special movement processing unit 116, an item generation processing unit 116, and a holding score processing unit 118.

  Here, the lottery event processing unit 112 determines whether or not the position or movement trajectory of the frame satisfies a predetermined condition. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery event is generated, and a lottery event is determined based on the payout rate. A lottery probability is determined, lottery processing is performed, and game medium payout determination processing is performed based on the lottery result.

  In addition, the lottery event processing unit 112 generates a lottery event when a winning at the winning opening associated with the occurrence of the lottery event is detected, and determines the lottery probability of the lottery event based on the payout rate. Processing may be performed, and game medium payout determination processing may be performed based on the lottery result.

  Further, the lottery event processing unit 112 may include a lottery probability table in which a lottery probability is stored in association with the payout rate, and may determine the lottery probability of the lottery event with reference to the lottery probability table based on the payout rate.

  The lottery event processing unit 112 counts the number of times that the position of the piece has a predetermined relationship with the position of the special movement occurrence item provided in the game field, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the lottery event May be generated.

  The lottery event processing unit 112 includes a pending score payout event occurrence probability table in which the occurrence probability of the pending score payout event is stored in association with the payout rate, and is held with reference to the hold score payout event occurrence probability table based on the payout rate The occurrence probability of a score payout event may be determined.

  The special movement processing unit 116 determines whether or not the position of the piece has a predetermined relationship with the position of the special movement occurrence item provided in the game field. Perform processing to move frames.

  The special movement processing unit 116 performs a process of changing the position of the special movement occurrence item based on the payout rate when a winning in the winning opening associated with the movement occurrence of the special movement occurrence item is detected. You may do it.

  Further, the special movement processing unit 116 determines the position of one of the special movement occurrence items when the position of the piece has a predetermined relationship with the position of the first or second special movement occurrence item provided in the game field. Control may be performed to move the frame to the other special movement occurrence item position.

  The item generation processing unit 116 determines whether or not the movement of the special movement occurrence item has occurred. If the movement has occurred, the item generation processing unit 116 associates with the position of the special movement occurrence item before the change and has an advantageous item in the game field. And generating at least one of disadvantageous items, and generating at least one of advantageous items and disadvantageous items with an item occurrence probability determined based on a payout rate.

  Further, the item generation processing unit 116 includes an item generation probability table in which the item generation probability of at least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item is stored in association with the payout rate, and is advantageous by referring to the item generation probability based on the payout rate. You may make it generate | occur | produce at least one of a new item and a disadvantageous item.

  The hold score processing unit 118 holds a score corresponding to the movement trace as hold score information in the case of forced erasure, generates a hold score payout event when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and performs a hold score payout effect.

  The on-hold score processing unit 118 may determine the occurrence probability of the on-hold score payout event based on the payout rate.

  In addition, when the movement of the special movement occurrence item occurs, the item generation processing unit 116 generates the quasi special movement generation item with a probability determined based on the payout rate in association with the position of the previous special movement generation item. The special movement control unit 114 determines whether or not the position of the frame has a predetermined relationship with the position of the quasi special movement occurrence item provided in the field. You may make it control to move to the position which has a predetermined positional relationship with the special movement generation | occurrence | production item.

  Note that the medal game system of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or not only in such a single player mode but also in a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. The system may also be provided.

  Further, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Alternatively, it may be generated using a plurality of terminals.

2. Features 2-1. Game Field and Winning Detection Unit FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the gaming field and the winning detection unit of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, a winning slot is arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming field, a medal (an example of a game medium) is detected at the winning slot, and a board game developed based on the detection signal is displayed on the display unit 26. Is done.

  Reference numeral 14 denotes a game board surface 14 (see FIG. 1) at the upper front of the housing 12 and constitutes a game field. The game field has a plurality of chuckers (an example of a prize opening) 28-0, 28-1, 28-2, 28-3, 28-4, 28-5, 28-6 and a nail (not shown) that blocks movement of medals. Is provided.

  In this embodiment, functions (instruction input, role) as shown in A to G correspond to each chucker. Each chucker is provided with a sensor for detecting the passage of medals, and when a passage of medals is detected, a detection signal is output.

  That is, A (upper left arrow) corresponds to the input function “Dice rolls to the upper left”, B (upper right arrow) corresponds to the input function “Dice rolls to the upper right”, and C (first moving panel). ) Corresponds to the “first moving panel moves” input function, D (second moving panel) corresponds to the “second moving panel moves” input function, and E (lower left) The arrow) corresponds to the “dice rolls to the lower left” input function, F (lower right arrow) corresponds to the “dice rolls to lower right” input function, and G (roulette mark) corresponds to the “lottery event” "Generation" input function is supported.

  Here, when a medal passes through each of the A, B, E, and F chuckers (movement direction instruction chuckers), the dice move in the allocated directions (corresponding input functions) (corresponding input functions). Is realized).

  When a medal passes through each of the C and D chuckers (moving panel movement instruction chuckers), the position of the moving panel moves according to a predetermined rule.

  Further, when a medal passes through G chucker (lottery event occurrence chucker), a lottery event occurs.

2-2. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a board game displayed on the display unit of the present embodiment.

  In the board game according to the present embodiment, the top 230 in the game direction board 220 based on the movement direction (for example, A, B, E, F in FIG. 3) associated with the winning opening (chucker) where the winning is detected. The movement is controlled, and it is determined whether or not the movement trajectory of the top 230 satisfies a predetermined payout condition. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the payout permission is determined. For example, the predetermined condition is when three or more moving trace frames are arranged vertically or horizontally.

  Specifically, there is a board surface 220 of 7 × 7 squares on the screen, and a plate on which numbers are written on the board surface 220 by operating the dice 230 and the movement panels (special movement generation items) 250-1 and 250-2 on the board surface. 240 is pasted.

  When three or more plates 240 are arranged vertically or horizontally, it is a win, and a total medal of the numbers on the plates is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the board game is a puzzle game in which a piece 230 having a dice motif (hereinafter referred to as a dice) 230 is moved on the board 220 (game field). -1 and 250-2 are moved, and the number plate 240 is pasted on the movement track on the board surface. When the pasted number plate 240 is aligned vertically or horizontally, the medal is paid out. Is called.

  In this embodiment, a movement trace is left on the movement trajectory of the piece according to a predetermined rule, a score corresponding to the movement trace is calculated, and a payout number of game media is determined according to the score.

  Here, the number plate that is the movement trace is left in the square of the movement trace of the dice, and the number of the eye of the surface that is in contact with the surface of the dice is assigned to the number plate. Then, the sum of the numbers of three or more number plates arranged vertically or horizontally becomes a score, and the number of medals to be paid out is determined according to the score.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between winning a chucker, moving a dice, and paying out medals in the board game of the present embodiment.

  When the medal enters the lower left arrow chucker, the dice 230 at the position of 232-1 moves to the lower left cell 232-2 (S1).

  Then, the number plate 240-1 (the plate of the number “6” of the eye in contact with the surface of the dice) appears on the trace of the dice moving (S2).

  Further, when the medal enters the lower left arrow chucker, the dice 230 at the position 232-2 moves to the lower left cell 232-3 (S3).

  Then, the number plate 240-2 (the plate of the number “3” of the eye in contact with the surface of the dice) appears on the trace of the dice moving (S4).

  Here, since the movement trajectory of the dice 230 is arranged in three frames in the vertical or horizontal direction, the payout of medals for the total of the numbers on the three number plates is determined (S5).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the player can advance the board game piece by inserting a medal into the movement direction instruction chucker. Therefore, the player can enjoy a highly medal game that aims at the moving direction instruction chucker while thinking quickly.

2-3. Special movement In this embodiment, it is determined whether the position of the dice (frame) is in a predetermined relationship with the position of the moving panel (special movement occurrence item) provided in the field. The frame is moved according to the special movement rule.

  For example, when the position of the dice (frame) is in a predetermined relationship with the position of the first or second movement panel (special movement occurrence item) provided in the field, one movement panel (special movement occurrence item) ) The frame is moved from the position to the other movement panel (special movement occurrence item) special movement occurrence item position.

  6A to 6D are diagrams for explaining an example of the special movement occurrence item and the special movement according to the present embodiment.

  On the board surface, as shown in FIG. 6A, two “moving panels” 250-1 and 250-2 of blue and red are arranged (blue moving panel 250-2 and red moving panel 250-1). ). Two moving panels form one set, and when a dice overlaps one moving panel, the dice automatically roll to the other moving panel.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the dice 230 gets on the blue moving panel 250-2, it rolls along the blue arrow 254 to the red moving panel 250-1.

  Then, the number of medals to be paid out is determined using the sum of the numbers of the number plate group 310 along the rolled movement trajectory as a score.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the dice 230 gets on the red moving panel 250-1, it rolls along the red arrow 256 to the blue moving panel 250-2. Then, the total number of numbers in the number plate group 320 along the rolling movement trajectory is used as a score to determine the number of medals to be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a game that is very thrilling and does not get tired of the player because the dice on the moving panel are rolling more and more unexpectedly.

  Also, when the dice rides on the moving panel and finishes rolling, you can acquire the “Special lottery element” item. A lottery event may be generated when a predetermined number of special lottery elements are arranged.

  Further, when the moving panel is rearranged after getting on the moving panel, the payout adjustment may be performed by arranging an advantageous item or an unfavorable item.

  In the case where a winning to a winning opening (moving panel movement instruction chucker such as C and D in FIG. 3) associated with the occurrence of the movement of the special movement occurrence item (movement panel) is detected, based on the payout rate, Processing to change the position of the special movement occurrence item (moving panel) is performed. In this case, the positions of the first special movement occurrence item and the second special movement occurrence item may be determined based on the payout rate.

2-3. Item In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the movement of the special movement occurrence item (movement panel) has occurred, and if the movement has occurred, it is associated with the position of the special movement occurrence item (movement panel) before the change, Generate at least one of advantageous items and disadvantageous items.

  7A to 7D are diagrams for explaining advantageous items and disadvantageous items in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 7A shows a plate (normal number plate). In the present embodiment, the payout condition is satisfied if three or more numeral plates placed on the movement trace of the dice or three or more of these plates are aligned vertically or horizontally. Therefore, the more plates arranged on the board surface, the higher the probability that the plates will be aligned, which is an advantageous item.

  FIG. 7B shows a gold plate (a special number plate that can be copied). When the dice comes next to the gold plate, it reacts and creates a plate.

  FIG. 7C shows a mini movement panel (semi-special movement occurrence item). In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the position of the frame has a predetermined relationship (for example, matches) with the position of the mini-moving panel provided in the field. Is moved to a position (for example, a moving panel position) having a predetermined positional relationship with the moving panel (special movement occurrence item). More specifically, when the dice overlaps the mini movement panel, the movement panel may be jumped. Therefore, when a dice is placed on the mini moving panel, the same effect as that on the moving panel is produced, which is an advantageous item.

  FIG. 7D shows a bad item which is a disadvantageous item. When the dice overlap the bad item, it will explode, and there will be an effect of blowing a blast in all directions. If a blast occurs where a plate is, the plate disappears and is added to the value of the jackpot (holding score information).

  The blast destroys advantageous items such as gold plates and mini-moving panels in addition to the plates in the target cell, so it can be said to be a disadvantageous item.

  The advantageous item and the disadvantageous item may be generated with an item occurrence probability determined based on a payout rate.

2-4. Holding score (jackpot) processing In the present embodiment, the movement trace is deleted when the movement trajectory of the frame satisfies a predetermined payout condition or when the positional relationship with the item satisfies the condition for forced deletion.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between an example of forced erasure and a jackpot (holding score).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), when there is already a plate (a number plate previously placed or a number plate placed on the movement trace) 240 at the tip of the dice, The number is overwritten (forced deletion). Then, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, a ball of light comes out of the plate, and the meter at the lower left of the screen increases by one dot. This meter displays the value pooled for jackpot payout.

  As described above, in the case of forced erasure, the score corresponding to the movement trace is held as the hold score (jackpot) information, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the hold score payout event is generated and the hold score payout effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when a jackpot payout event, which is one of the lottery events, occurs, the payout of medals is determined for the meter at the lower left of the screen.

  It should be noted that the occurrence probability of the pending score payout event may be determined based on the payout rate.

2-5. Lottery Event As a lottery event of the present embodiment, there are a lottery event that occurs when three special lottery elements are acquired and a lottery event that occurs when a medal passes through a G chucker (lottery event occurrence chucker).

  The former determines whether or not the frame position or movement trajectory satisfies a predetermined condition (here, when three special lottery elements are acquired, that is, when the frame position overlaps the moving panel three times), the predetermined condition Is satisfied, a lottery event is generated. The latter corresponds to a case where a winning at a winning opening (here, G chucker) associated with the occurrence of the lottery event is detected.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the lottery event according to the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery event roulette 300 appears. The lottery event roulette 300 has one event selected from six such as a jackpot payout 310, a movement amount increase event 340, and a 50-sheet payout event 350. Here, which event is selected may be determined according to the payout rate.

  When the jackpot payout 310 is selected, medals are paid out for the meter of the jackpot gauge 270 at the lower left of the screen.

  When the movement amount increase event 340 is selected, the movement amount of the normal dice is 1 square at a time, but the dice at the movement amount increase event becomes 2 squares (there is more than 3 lines arranged accordingly) , The medal acquisition is also accelerated.

  If a predetermined condition set by the number of passing chuckers and the payout rate after the movement amount increase event occurs, the normal dice may be returned.

  When the 50-sheet payout event 350 is selected, an event for paying out 50 medals occurs.

2-6. Payout Rate In this embodiment, a payout rate is calculated based on information including the number of inserted game media and the number of game media paid out, and the payout rate of game media is adjusted based on the payout rate.

  Here, the payout rate may be expressed as follows.

A. In medal (number of medals inserted)
B. Out medals (number of medals paid out)
C. Game Jackpot (Number of pools for Game Jackpot)
G / Payout rate ((A + B) / A)
H. Game payout rate ((A + B + C) / A)
In the present embodiment, the payout rate may be calculated in consideration of the holding score (jackpot) information as in H above.

2-7. Relationship between Jackpot and Payout Rate Next, the relationship between jackpot and payout will be described.

  One important event of this embodiment is a jackpot. Accordingly, it is desirable to adjust the payout rate in consideration of the number of payouts in this jackpot. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game payout rate of H is calculated as the payout rate during the game.

2-8. Relationship between Item Appearance and Payout Rate In this embodiment, when there is no plate or item at the current location when the moving panel moves, the item appearance is selected.

  The appearance probability of a mini moving panel, which is an example of an advantageous item, will be described.

  You may make it determine the appearance probability of a mini movement panel using the following predetermined functions F and a table.

  First, the item appearance parameter Z is obtained based on the actual payout rate H, the set payout rate I, and the parameters E and N representing the game situation.

Z = F (H, I, E, N)
Here, H is an actual payout rate (payout rate calculated in real time), I is a set payout rate (planned payout rate set in the system), E is the number of chuckers consumed without getting on the moving panel, N Is the number of mini-moving panels currently appearing. F is a function for obtaining Z based on the parameters H, I, E, and N.

  Then, the generation probability of the mini movement panel is determined according to the item appearance parameter Z, and the generation of the mini movement panel is controlled. The occurrence probability of the mini-moving panel according to the item appearance parameter Z may be obtained by calculation using a function or algorithm that has been obtained in advance, or may be obtained by referring to a table prepared in advance.

  FIG. 10 is an example of an item occurrence probability table representing item appearance parameters (Z) and item appearance probabilities.

  An item occurrence probability table 410 as shown in FIG. 10 is prepared in advance, and the item occurrence probability table 410 is referenced to correspond to an item appearance parameter (which may be a payout rate or a game situation) calculated in real time. You may make it obtain | require the appearance probability 414 of an item (in this case mini-movement panel).

  The item occurrence probability table 410 may be prepared for each item, for example. Alternatively, a plurality of items may be prepared and referred to by switching according to the game situation, setting mode, or the like.

  In this way, an item occurrence probability table in which the item occurrence probability of at least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item is associated with the payout rate is prepared in advance so as to include the payout rate (game status, set payout rate, etc.). It is also possible to generate at least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item by referring to the item occurrence probability table based on the parameter set based on (Good).

3. Processing of this Embodiment FIGS. 11 to 14 are flowcharts for explaining an example of processing of this embodiment.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the entire process.

  If a winning is detected in any of the chuckers, the following processing is performed (step S10).

  First, a payout rate is calculated (step S20). Here, the payout rate is 2-6. You may make it calculate by the system demonstrated by the payout rate.

  If the winning chucker is a movement direction instruction chucker, a dice movement control process is performed (steps S30 and S40).

  If the winning chucker is a movement panel movement instruction chucker, a movement panel movement & item generation process is performed (steps S50 and S60).

  If the winning chucker is a lottery event occurrence chucker, lottery event processing is performed (steps S70 and S80).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the dice movement control process.

  First, the dice is moved in the movement direction associated with the chucker (step S110).

  Next, a number plate having the same number as the dice surface in contact with the board surface is placed on the dice moving mass (step S120).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a plate on the dice moving mass. If there is, a number on the plate is retained in the jackpot (steps S130 and S140).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the user has got on the moving panel by the movement. If the user gets on the moving panel, the dice are moved specially by the moving panel (steps S150 and S160).

  Next, it is determined whether or not Yaku has been established by movement or special movement. If Yaku has been established, the score is calculated based on the plate of the target movement trace, and the number of payouts is determined based on the score. An instruction is given (steps S170, S180, S190).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the movable panel has been reached a predetermined number of times, and if it has been on the predetermined number of times, lottery event processing is performed (steps S200 and S210).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the movement panel movement & item generation process.

  First, the moving position of the moving panel is calculated based on a predetermined rule (step S310).

  Next, the appearance probability corresponding to the payout rate is read with reference to the appearance probability table of each item (step S320).

  Next, the appearance lottery process of each item is performed based on the appearance probability of each item, and each item appears according to the lottery result (step S330).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the lottery event generation process.

  A roulette effect for a lottery event is performed (step S410).

  Next, an event to be generated is determined based on the payout rate (step S420).

  Next, the determined event process is performed (step S430).

  The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

  For example, in the invention according to the dependent claims of the present invention, a part of the constituent features of the dependent claims can be omitted. Moreover, the principal part of the invention according to one independent claim of the present invention can be made dependent on another independent claim.

  In the present embodiment, the one or more symbol display areas associated with the lottery prize detection unit as a lottery object are vertical, horizontal, and diagonal among a plurality of symbol display areas arranged in a square pattern in a square area. The case where the symbol display area is set as a set of symbol display areas arranged in any of the lines has been described as an example, but is not limited thereto.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the winning detection unit is a chucker has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a game medium may be taken in like a winning opening, or a game medium may come into contact with it.

  In the present embodiment, the pusher-type medal game device has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a medal game device other than the pusher type may be used, or a gaming machine using other game media may be used. For example, a pachinko game device in which the game medium is a pachinko ball may be used.

  Further, a video game apparatus that performs a lottery process by moving a virtual game medium in a virtually configured game field may be used.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the medal game device which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the game field of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the board game displayed on the display part of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the winning to a chucker in the board game of this Embodiment, the movement of a dice, and the payout of a medal. 6A to 6D are diagrams for explaining an example of the special movement occurrence item and the special movement according to the present embodiment. 7A to 7D are diagrams for explaining advantageous items and disadvantageous items in the present embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating a relationship about an example of forced erasure | elimination and a jackpot (holding score). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the lottery event of this Embodiment. It is an example of the item occurrence probability table showing the correspondence between the item appearance parameter (J) and the item appearance probability. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating an example of the process of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating an example of the process of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating an example of the process of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating an example of the process of this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Medal game device 12 Case 14 Game board surface 16 Pusher plate 18 Game field 20 Operation part 22 Medal insertion slot 24 Discharge outlet 25 Medal storage part 26 Display part 28 Chucker part 30 Medal 32 Nail 34 Sorting device 36 Release port 38 Return port 100 Processing unit 110 Game processing unit 112 Lottery event processing unit 114 Special movement processing unit 116 Item generation processing unit 118 Holding score processing unit 120 Image generation unit 130 Sound generation unit 140 Control information generation unit 142 Payout rate calculation unit 150 Control unit 160 Input information Detection unit 162 Winning detection unit 170 Storage unit 180 Information storage medium 190 Display unit 192 Sound output unit

Claims (21)

It is a control device for a gaming machine that moves a game medium in a game field, displays a game developed in association with the movement of the game medium on a display unit, and pays out the game medium when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. And
A winning detection unit for detecting a winning of the gaming medium in a winning opening provided in the gaming field;
A game calculation unit for performing game calculation processing for moving a piece in the game field based on a winning result and advancing the game based on the moving result;
An image generation unit that generates an image to be displayed on the display unit based on the game calculation result,
The winning detection unit includes a winning opening associated with the moving direction of the pieces in the game field,
The game calculation unit
Based on the movement direction associated with the winning opening where the winning is detected, the movement of the piece in the game field is controlled, it is determined whether or not the movement locus of the piece satisfies a predetermined payout condition, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game machine control device that determines a payout permission in the event of a failure. In claim 1,
The game calculation unit
A gaming machine control device characterized by leaving a movement trace on a movement trajectory of a piece according to a predetermined rule, calculating a score corresponding to the movement trace, and determining a payout number of game media according to the score. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 2.
A payout rate calculating unit that calculates a payout rate based on information including the number of inserted game media and the number of paid out game media;
The game calculation unit
A control device for a gaming machine that adjusts a payout number of game media based on a payout rate. In claim 3,
The game calculation unit
It is determined whether or not the position or movement trajectory of the frame satisfies a predetermined condition. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery event is generated, and a lottery process is performed by determining a lottery probability of the lottery event based on a payout rate. A gaming machine control device comprising a lottery event processing unit that performs a game medium payout determination process based on a lottery result. In claim 3,
The winning detection unit includes a winning opening associated with the occurrence of a lottery event,
The game calculation unit
If a winning event associated with the occurrence of the lottery event is detected, a lottery event is generated, the lottery probability of the lottery event is determined based on the payout rate, and the lottery process is performed. A game machine control device comprising a lottery event processing unit for performing a game medium payout determination process. In either of claims 4 or 5,
The lottery event processing unit
Including a lottery probability table in which the lottery probability is stored in association with the payout rate;
A game machine control device, wherein a lottery probability of a lottery event is determined by referring to a lottery probability table based on a payout rate. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6.
The game calculation unit
It is determined whether or not the position of the piece is in a predetermined relationship with the position of the special movement occurrence item provided in the game field. If the position is in the predetermined relationship, a process of moving the piece according to the special movement rule is performed. A game machine control device including a special movement processing unit. In claim 7,
The winning detection unit includes a winning opening associated with the movement occurrence of the special movement occurrence item in the game field,
The special movement processing unit
A game machine that performs a process of changing a position of a special movement occurrence item based on a payout rate when a winning in a winning opening associated with the occurrence of movement of the special movement occurrence item is detected. Control device. In claim 8,
The special movement control unit
When the position of the piece has a predetermined relationship with the position of the first or second special movement occurrence item provided in the game field, from one special movement occurrence item position to the other special movement occurrence item position A control device for a gaming machine, characterized by performing control to move a piece. In any one of claims 6 to 9 dependent on claim 3,
The lottery event processing unit
The number of times that the position of the frame has a predetermined relationship with the position of the special movement occurrence item provided in the game field is counted, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, a lottery event is generated. Control device for gaming machines. In any one of claims 6 to 10 dependent on claim 3,
The game calculation unit
It is determined whether or not the movement of the special movement occurrence item has occurred, and if the movement has occurred, at least one of an advantageous item and a disadvantageous item in the game field is associated with the position of the special movement occurrence item before the change. An item generation processing unit for generating
The item generation processing unit
A control apparatus for a gaming machine, wherein at least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item is generated with an item occurrence probability determined based on a payout rate. In claim 11,
The item generation processing unit
An item occurrence probability table in which the item occurrence probability of at least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item associated with a payout rate is stored;
A control device for a gaming machine, wherein at least one of an advantageous item and an unfavorable item is generated by referring to an item occurrence probability based on a payout rate. In any one of claims 6 to 12 dependent on claim 3,
The item generation processing unit
When a movement of an item with special movement occurs,
Generate a quasi-special move occurrence item with a probability determined based on the payout rate in relation to the position of the special move occurrence item before the change,
The special movement control unit
It is determined whether or not the position of the frame is in a predetermined relationship with the position of the quasi-special movement occurrence item provided in the field. A control device for a gaming machine that performs control to move to a position having a relationship. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 13.
The game calculation unit
A game machine control device, wherein a movement trace is erased when a movement trajectory of the piece satisfies a predetermined payout condition or when a positional relationship with an item satisfies a condition for forced erasure. In claim 14,
The game calculation unit
In the case of forced erasure, the score corresponding to the movement trace is held as the pending score information, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the pending score payout event is generated, and the pending score payout effect is included. A gaming machine control device. In claim 15,
The holding score processing unit
A control device for a gaming machine, wherein the probability of occurrence of a pending score payout event is determined based on a payout rate. In claim 16,
The lottery event processing unit
Including a pending score payout event occurrence probability table in which the occurrence probability of the hold score payout event is stored in association with the payout rate;
A control device for a gaming machine, wherein a probability of occurrence of a pending score payout event is determined with reference to a pending score payout event occurrence probability table based on a payout rate. In any of claims 15 to 17 dependent on claim 3,
The payout rate calculator is
A control device for a gaming machine that calculates a payout rate in consideration of on-hold score information.   A gaming machine comprising the control device according to any one of claims 1 to 18. A computer-executable program for controlling a gaming machine,
It is a control device for a gaming machine that moves a game medium in a game field, displays a game developed in association with the movement of the game medium on a display unit, and pays out the game medium when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. And
A winning detection unit for detecting a winning of the gaming medium to a plurality of winning holes provided in the gaming field;
A game calculation unit for performing game calculation processing for moving a piece in the game field based on a winning result and advancing the game based on the moving result;
The computer functions as an image generation unit that generates an image to be displayed on the display unit based on the game calculation result,
The winning detection unit includes a winning opening associated with the moving direction of the pieces in the game field,
The game calculation unit
Based on the movement direction associated with the winning opening where the winning is detected, the movement of the piece in the game field is controlled, it is determined whether or not the movement locus of the piece satisfies a predetermined payout condition, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. A program characterized in that it decides the permission to pay out in the event of failure.   A computer-readable information storage medium storing the program according to claim 20.

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