JP2006075508A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine appealing special bonus delivery chance to a player while maintaining a high special bonus to be delivered, and efficiently enhancing the player's expectation of the special bonus. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine performs a game when a predetermined amount of game value is charged, and a bonus is delivered according to a game result. The game machine includes a game calculation means 74, a game control means 78, a gainable bonus indication control means 90, and a delivery processing means 92. The gainable bonus indication control means 90 indicates a special bonus gainable by a player from a displayed special bonus fund, in a sub-game in which stepwise games are performed for gaining stepwise special bonuses, and the indication of the gainable special bonus is changed stepwise from the stepwise game results. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device, and more particularly to a game device that executes a game when a given game value is input and pays out a reward according to the game result.

  Conventionally, a game device that executes a game when a game value such as a medal is inserted and pays out a reward according to the game result, prepares a special reward that is higher than the normal reward, and the player's game There are game devices that increase motivation.

  In such a conventional game device, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a predetermined ratio of the number of inserted medals is accumulated as a source of special reward to be paid out to a player, and a predetermined hit condition is satisfied. There is a game apparatus that performs a so-called progressive jackpot, in which the accumulated special reward is paid out at once.

In such a game device, a large amount of medals or the like can be obtained as a special reward if it is per jackpot, so the player's interest in per jackpot is very high.
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  However, this jackpot is often set at a very low probability because of the high reward, and if the frequency of occurrence is too low, the player's willingness to play cannot be increased. On the other hand, if the probability of hitting is increased to increase the occurrence frequency, the reward per jackpot will be paid out before it accumulates so much, so the reward per jackpot will decrease, and the player's willingness to play will also be increased. It cannot be increased.

  In addition, when the conditions per jackpot are satisfied, a large number of medals are paid out at once, but with conventional game devices, the effect until the jackpot is insufficient is insufficient, and when it becomes per jackpot Since the player is not known at all, there is a problem that the player's expectation per jackpot cannot be increased.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem. The purpose of the present invention is to appeal to players the chance of acquiring a special reward while maintaining a special reward per time at a high reward, and the player's expectation for the special reward It is an object of the present invention to provide a game apparatus that can effectively increase the player's game motivation.

(1) The present invention
To execute a game when a given game value is input, pay out a reward according to the game result, and accumulate a predetermined percentage of the input game value as a special reward resource for paying out a special reward A game device that performs the process for displaying the accumulated special reward resources on a display unit,
Game computing means for performing processing for executing a main game and a sub game in which the player performs the game step by step in order to obtain the special reward step by step,
In the main game, a game control means for performing a process for shifting from the main game to the sub game when a predetermined game transition condition is satisfied;
In the sub game, among the displayed special reward resources, an acquired special reward that a player can acquire is displayed on the display unit, and the acquired special reward is based on a game result of each stage game performed in the sub game. Earned reward display control means for performing processing for changing the display of
Payout processing means for performing a process for paying out the displayed acquired special reward to a player based on the game result of the sub-game;
It is characterized by including.

  In the present invention, the game value includes, for example, game media such as medals and game balls, coins distributed as money, points stored as data in storage media such as IC cards and magnetic cards, and the like.

  In addition, when a game value is inserted, a medal or the like is physically inserted into the game device, and a game value stored as data is read into a storage medium inserted into the game device by a player, It includes receiving a game value from a player by software, such as a writing process.

  In addition, displaying the special reward resources or displaying the acquired special reward, for example, when the special reward is paid out as a medal, each may be displayed as the number of medals, or the special reward is paid out as the number of points. In some cases, each may be displayed as the number of points. Further, the acquired special reward may be displayed by displaying the ratio of the acquired special reward to the special reward resources.

  The predetermined game transition condition includes a condition determined according to a game result, a lottery result, an input amount of game value, a game time, and the like.

  In the present invention, a sub game is executed when a predetermined game transition condition is satisfied in the main game, and in the sub game, the game is played in stages so that the player can acquire special rewards in stages. And according to the result of the game performed in stages, the display of the special reward that can be acquired by the player is also changed in stages.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, a game for acquiring a special reward is performed in a sub game different from the main game. Therefore, the player is given an opportunity to acquire a special reward by shifting from the main game to the sub game. be able to.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the accumulated special reward resources are paid out to the player step by step based on the game result of the sub game, not all of the special reward resources are necessarily paid even when the sub game is entered. Absent. Therefore, even if the opportunity to execute the sub-game is increased in order to appeal the player to the chance of acquiring the special reward, the special reward resource can be maintained and maintained at a higher reward than the conventional game device. Can increase game motivation.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the special rewards that can be acquired are displayed in stages, it is possible to perform the sub-game while recognizing in stages how much special rewards can be obtained at what stage. It is possible to greatly increase the player's expectation for the special reward and increase the willingness to play.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the special reward can be acquired in stages, even if not all of the special reward resources can be acquired, the player is satisfied and the next subgame is entered. By increasing the willingness to challenge, the willingness to play can be increased.

  Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively increase the player's gaming motivation and provide a game device with a high operating rate.

(2) The present invention
A plurality of game terminals corresponding to a plurality of players, executing a game when a given game value is input, and paying out a reward according to a game result;
A display unit that is visible to the plurality of players and displays a special reward to be paid out to the players;
Is a game device connected via a communication line,
A process for accumulating a predetermined percentage of the gaming value input to the game terminal as a special reward resource for paying out a special reward, and displaying the accumulated special reward resource on the display unit Storage resource display control means for performing,
Game computing means for performing processing for executing a main game and a sub game in which the player performs the game step by step in order to obtain the special reward step by step,
In the main game, a game control means for performing a process for shifting from the main game to the sub game when a predetermined game transition condition is satisfied;
In the sub game, the acquired special reward that can be acquired by the player among the displayed special reward resources is displayed on the display unit, and the acquired special reward is displayed based on the result of the game in each stage of the sub game. Earned reward display control means for performing processing for changing in stages;
Payout processing means for performing a process for paying out the displayed acquired special reward to a player who has played the subgame based on a result of the game of the subgame;
It is characterized by including.

  According to the present invention, since a predetermined percentage of the game value thrown into a plurality of game terminals is accumulated as a special reward resource, a larger amount of special reward resources than when storing a special reward resource with one game device. Can be stored, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, since the display unit displays special rewards for a plurality of players playing on a plurality of game terminals, a player who is not playing a sub game can also recognize the game situation of the sub game.

  Therefore, not only the player who is playing the sub game but also the player who is not playing the sub game can enjoy the process until acquiring the special reward with very high interest and attention.

  And, a player who is playing a sub game is given a sense of superiority to other players, and a player who is not able to participate in a sub game can increase the consciousness of competing with each other. Can greatly increase.

(3) The present invention
In any of the inventions of (1) and (2),
Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined sub-game continuation condition is satisfied and whether or not a predetermined sub-game end condition is satisfied in each stage of the sub-game;
Further including
The game control means includes
In the game at each stage, when the sub-game continuation condition is satisfied, a process for executing the next-stage game is performed, and when the sub-game continuation condition is not satisfied, or the sub-game end condition When is satisfied, perform the process to finish the subgame,
The acquired reward display control means includes:
In the game at each stage, when the sub-game continuation condition is satisfied, a process for changing the display of the acquired special reward step by step is performed.
The payout processing means includes:
In the game at each stage, when the sub-game continuation condition is not satisfied, a process for paying out to the player the acquired special reward displayed in the game at the stage where the sub-game continuation condition is not satisfied And when the sub-game end condition is satisfied, a process for paying the acquired special reward displayed in the game at a stage where the sub-game end condition is satisfied to the player is performed.

  In the present invention, the case where the sub-game end condition is satisfied means that the display of the acquired special reward changed by satisfying the sub-game continuation condition is equal to the display of the accumulated special reward resources, that is, The player may acquire all of the displayed special reward resources. Further, when it is determined that a predetermined number of sub-game continuation conditions are satisfied, that is, a case where the player cannot acquire all of the displayed special reward resources even if the player has played a predetermined number of stages of the game.

  According to the present invention, in the game at each stage of the sub game, satisfaction of the sub game continuation condition and satisfaction of the sub game end condition are determined, and when the sub game continuation condition is satisfied, the stage of the game performed in the sub game proceeds. In addition, the display of the acquired special reward is changed in stages.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the player can play the game of each stage aiming to satisfy the sub-game continuation condition, and enjoy the game of each stage in which the special reward is acquired step by step.

(4) The present invention
In the invention of (3),
The discrimination means includes
In the game at each stage of the sub game, it is determined whether or not a predetermined jackpot condition is satisfied,
The game control means includes
When the jackpot condition is satisfied, a process for ending the sub game is performed,
The acquired reward display control means includes:
When the jackpot condition is satisfied, a process for displaying all of the displayed special reward resources on the display unit as the acquired special reward is performed.
The payout processing means includes:
When the jackpot condition is satisfied, a process for paying out all of the displayed special reward resources to the player as an acquired special reward is performed.

  According to the present invention, when the big hit condition is satisfied, regardless of the stage of the game being played in the sub game, all of the special reward source is paid out to the player as the acquired special reward.

  Therefore, it is possible to give the player a thrill feeling that all of the funds for the special reward are paid out at once while the sub-game is executed in stages and the special reward is acquired in stages. A game device with increased motivation can be provided.

(5) The present invention
In any of the inventions of (3) and (4),
The sub-game continuation condition includes an acquisition special reward increase condition and an acquisition special reward decrease condition,
The acquired reward display control means includes:
In the game of each stage of the sub-game, when the acquired special reward increase condition is satisfied, the display of the acquired special reward is increased and changed step by step, and the acquired special reward decrease condition is satisfied In addition, a process for decreasing and changing the display of the acquired special reward step by step is performed.

  According to the present invention, even if the continuation condition is satisfied and the stage of the sub game advances, the display of the acquired special reward increases or decreases in stages.

  Therefore, even if the display of the acquired special reward is increased in stages while satisfying the acquired special reward increase condition, the display of the acquired special reward will be decreased in stages if the acquired special reward decrease condition is satisfied. It is possible to provide a game device that can be given to a player, has a higher sense of tension, and has a higher willingness to play.

(6) The present invention
In any one of the inventions of (1) to (5),
A lottery means for performing a lottery process for shifting from the main game to the sub game;
The game control means includes
A process for shifting from the main game to the sub game is performed based on the lottery result.

  According to the present invention, since the sub-game is entered by lottery, it is possible to play a sub-game for obtaining a special reward regardless of the player's game skill and the number of games.

  Therefore, a beginner or a player with an initial number of games can be given an opportunity to play a subgame, and a wide range of players can be motivated to play, and a game device with a high operating rate can be provided.

(7) The present invention
In the invention of (6),
The lottery means
The lottery process is performed according to the amount of the game value input to the main game.

  According to the present invention, a lottery for shifting to a subgame is made according to the amount of game value inserted, for example, the number of inserted medals or the number of points bet.

  Therefore, the player inputs game values one after another in order to play the subgame, so that it is possible to provide a game device with a large amount of game value input.

(8) The present invention
In any one of the inventions of (1) to (7),
The game control means includes
When the sub game is finished, a process for shifting from the sub game to the main game is performed.

  According to the present invention, when the sub game ends, the main game is executed again, so that the player can continue to play the main game in order to try to acquire special rewards again in the sub game. A high game device can be provided.

(9) The present invention
In any one of the inventions (1) to (8),
Medals are used as the gaming value,
The display unit displays the accumulated special reward resources and the acquired special reward to be paid out to the player among the accumulated special reward resources as the number of medals.

  According to the present invention, the accumulated special reward resource and the acquired special reward to be paid out to the player among the special reward resources are displayed in a form that the player can easily understand, such as the number of medals. It is possible to provide a game device that increases the game motivation of the game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1. Description of Game Device FIG. 1 shows an example of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game device according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of medal game stations 10a to 10d as game terminals and a display unit 50 as a display unit for displaying special rewards.

1-1: Medal Game Station FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a medal game station 10 according to the game device of the embodiment of the present invention. The medal game station 10 performs a medal pusher game. As shown in FIG. 2, a game board surface 14 is provided at the upper front of the housing 12 and reciprocates in the front-rear direction at the lower end position of the game board surface 14. A game field 18 for placing medals having a pusher plate 16 is provided.

  In addition, an operation unit 20 is provided approximately in front of the center of the casing 12 in the vertical direction. The operation unit 20 is provided with a medal slot 22 and a medal storage unit 25 for storing the medal 30, and a payout port 24 for paying out the medal 30 in the housing 12 to the medal storage unit 25 is provided on the operation unit 20. It is provided in the front surface of the housing | casing 12 so that it may adjoin above.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the medal game station 10 viewed from the side. As shown in FIG. 3, a half mirror 40 is provided on the front side of the game board surface 14 so as to be inclined downward by, for example, 45 ° from the back side to the front side. A display 42 is installed above the half mirror 40, and the game image on the display 42 is reflected and displayed on the half mirror 40.

  The half mirror 40 reflects and displays the game image on the display 42 in the player direction, and is formed so as to be visible through the half mirror 40. Accordingly, when the player looks at the game board surface 14, it appears that the game image on the display 42 is displayed on the game board surface 14.

  The enemy character 28 shown in FIG. 2 is an image projected in this manner, and the position, number, size, and the like of the enemy character 28 can be changed by changing the game image on the display 42. Various game effect images and various game information can be similarly displayed on the game board surface 14 (half mirror 40).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board surface 14 has a plurality of nails 32 that obstruct the course of the medal 30, and the discharge direction of the medal 30 released from the discharge ports 36 disposed above both sides of the game board surface 14 is changed. Wiper 34 is provided. Further, a passing medal detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the medal 30 passing between the nails 32 is provided between the nails 32.

  The medals 30 are discharged from the discharge port 36 by the number of sheets inserted from the medal insertion port 22, distributed by the wiper 34, and moved downward while being obstructed by the nail 32. When the medal 30 passes the position corresponding to the enemy character 28, the passing medal detection sensor corresponding to the position of the enemy character 28 detects the passage of the medal 30. Then, a medal 30 as a reward is paid out on the game field 18 from a payout hopper (not shown) for paying out medals installed in the housing 12.

  Then, the medals 30 paid out on the game field 18 and the medals 30 that have passed through the game board surface 14 fall from the game field 18 by the reciprocating movement of the pusher plate 16 and are paid out from the payout outlet 24, thereby storing medals. The part 25 is stored.

  Note that a return port 38 for the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion port 22 is provided on the side of the housing 12 and below the operation unit 20.

  In this way, the player enjoys the main game in which the medal 30 is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 at the timing of the operation of the wiper 34 and the enemy character 28 is hit. Then, as a reward, the medal 30 is paid out on the game field 18, and the medal 30 is dropped from the game field 18 by the reciprocating movement of the pusher plate 16, and is paid out from the payout outlet 24. To obtain satisfaction.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the reward in the main game, a special reward called a so-called jackpot, in which a large amount of medals 30 are paid out, is prepared. Then, in the medal game stations 10a to 10d of the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the main game, a sub game in which the game is executed step by step is executed in order to obtain the special reward step by step. .

  Therefore, according to the medal game stations 10a to 10d of the present embodiment, by shifting from the main game to the sub game, a chance of acquiring a special reward can be appealed to the player, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced.

1-2: Display Unit FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the display unit 50 according to the game device of the embodiment of the present invention. The display unit 50 displays the acquired special rewards that can be acquired by the player as the number of medals, and displays the acquired special rewards step by step based on the game results of each stage of the subgame performed at the medal game stations 10a to 10d. It is something to change. In the present embodiment, the display unit 50 is formed in a tower shape so that a player who plays at each medal game station 10a to 10d can display a special reward that can be acquired by the player so as to be visible.

  Here, in the game device of the present embodiment, a calculation is performed in which a predetermined ratio of the number of medals 30 inserted into each medal game station 10a to 10d is added each time the player inserts medals 30. Is accumulated as a source of special rewards to be paid. For example, if the predetermined ratio is 10%, when ten medals 30 are inserted, one medal 30 is accumulated as a special reward resource.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 50 has an accumulated resource display area 52 and an earned reward display area 54.

  The accumulated resource display area 52 is used to display the accumulated special reward resources as the number of medals, and is formed as a digital display number counter as shown in FIG. 4 in the present embodiment. Accordingly, when the predetermined ratio is 10%, when a total of ten medals 30 are inserted into the medal game stations 10a to 10d, the number shown in the counter of the accumulated resource display area 52 is incremented by one. .

  The earned reward display area 54 is for displaying in stages the special reward that can be acquired by the player among the accumulated special reward resources. In the present embodiment, the earned reward display area 54a includes three stages of earned reward display area 54a, 54b and 54c. Then, according to the game result of the game at each stage of the sub game, any of the earned reward display areas 54a to 54c is highlighted, and the special reward that can be earned by the player is displayed step by step.

  Here, “50medals” in the earned reward display area 54a indicates that 50 medals out of the number of medals displayed in the accumulated resource display area 52 are special rewards that the player can earn. . Further, “100 medals” in the earned reward display area 54b indicates that 100 medals out of the number of medals displayed in the accumulated resource display area 52 are special rewards that can be earned by the player. Further, “half JACKPOT” in the earned reward display area 54c indicates that half of the number of medals displayed in the accumulated resource display area 52 is a special reward that can be earned by the player.

  In the present embodiment, when all the medals displayed in the accumulated resource display area 52 are displayed as special rewards that can be acquired by the player, the accumulated resource display area 52 is displayed in the earned reward display area. And the accumulated resource display area 52 is highlighted.

  Further, on both sides of each of the earned reward display areas 54a to 54c, confirmation display areas 60a to 60c indicating that the special reward to be paid out to the player is confirmed with the number of medals displayed in the corresponding earned reward display areas 54a to 54c. Is provided.

  Further, on the left side of the fixed display areas 60a to 60c, the earned reward display areas 54a to 54c that are highlighted are one step higher than the earned reward display areas 54a to 54c that have been highlighted before. Increase display areas 62a to 62c are provided to indicate that they are things. On the other hand, on the right side of the fixed display areas 60a to 60c, the acquired reward display areas 54a to 54c highlighted are one step lower than the acquired reward display areas 54a to 54c previously highlighted. Decrease display areas 64a to 64c are provided to indicate that they are things.

  As described above, according to the display unit 50 of the present embodiment, it is possible to visually indicate how the player obtains the special reward step by step. The sub-game can be performed while stepwise recognizing whether it can be acquired, and the player's expectation for the special reward can be greatly increased and the game motivation can be increased.

2. Functional Block of Game Device FIG. 5 shows an example of a block diagram of a main part in the game device of the present embodiment. In the game device of the present embodiment, four medal game stations 10 (10a to 10d) and one display unit 50 are connected via a communication line 11.

2-1: Block Configuration of Game Station The medal game station 10 includes an inserted medal detection unit 23, a passing medal detection unit 33, a medal payout unit 37, a display 42, a processing unit 70, a storage unit 90, and information. And at least a storage medium 92.

  The processing unit 70 performs various processes such as control of the medal game station 10, control of the entire game system, instruction instruction to each block in the system, image processing, sound processing, and the like. (CPU, DSP, etc.) or hardware such as ASIC (gate array, etc.) or a given program.

  The storage unit 90 serves as a work area for the processing unit 70 and the like, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.

  The information storage medium 92 (storage medium readable by a computer) stores information such as programs and data, and functions thereof are hardware such as a hard disk, a memory (ROM), and an optical disk (CD, DVD). realizable. Based on the information stored in the information storage medium 92, the processing unit 70 performs various processes of the present invention (the present embodiment). That is, the information storage medium 92 stores information (program or data) for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 70).

  The information storage medium 92 stores a random number table 92a as a data table group. The random number table group 92a stores a plurality of random number tables corresponding to various lotteries, and each random number table includes a processing unit. Random numbers used when the lottery means 76 of the 70 perform the lottery process are stored.

  Part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 92 is transferred to the storage unit 90 when the system is powered on. The information stored in the information storage medium 92 includes program code, image data, sound data, display object shape data, table data, list data, and processing of the present embodiment for performing the processing of the present embodiment. It includes at least one of information for instructing, information for performing processing in accordance with the instruction, and the like.

  The inserted medal detector 23 detects the medal 30 inserted into the medal slot 22, and the passing medal detector 33 detects the medal 30 provided on the game board surface 14 and passing between the nails 32. It is. These functions can be realized by various sensors.

  The medal payout unit 37 is for paying out the medal 30 onto the game field 18, and the function can be realized by a payout hopper for paying out medals, for example.

  The display 42 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display.

  Next, details of the processing unit 70 will be described. The processing unit 70 includes communication control means 72, game calculation means 74, lottery means 76, game control means 78, determination means 80, payout control means 82, and image generation means 84.

  The communication control means 72 performs processing for transmitting various information of the medal game stations 10 a to 10 d to the display unit 50 and processing for receiving various information of the display unit 50. Specifically, a process for transmitting detection signals of the inserted medal detection unit 23 and the passing medal detection unit 33, winning information of the lottery means 76, and the like to the display unit 50 is performed.

  The game calculation means 74 performs processing for executing a main game and a sub game in which the game is executed step by step in order for the player to acquire special rewards step by step. Specifically, based on a game program, image data, and the like stored in the information storage medium 92, a game image is calculated, and a calculation for advancing the main game and the sub game is performed.

  The lottery means 76 performs a lottery process for shifting from the main game to the sub game based on the detection signal from the inserted medal detection unit 23 and the game result of the game calculation means 74. In the present embodiment, when 10 medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, a random number is acquired according to a given rule, and the acquired random number is compared with the random number in the random number table group 92a to determine whether or not the winning is made. A lottery process is performed by determining. Then, the lottery result is provided to the communication control means 72, the game calculation means 74, the game control means 78, and the like.

  Note that the random number includes not only those generated in hardware and software, but also, for example, a counter value at a timing when the player inserts the medal 30, etc. Includes those that can be handled in the same way as defined random numbers.

  In addition, a random number table used in the lottery process can be selected from the random number table group 92a in accordance with the lottery probability set by the administrator of the game device, the current medal payout status, and the like. A random number may be acquired and a lottery process may be performed to adjust the payout rate.

  The game control means 78 performs a process for shifting from the main game to the sub game when a predetermined game transition condition is satisfied in the main game. Specifically, based on the lottery result of the lottery means 76 and the game result of the game calculation means 74, the main game is interrupted or terminated in accordance with the game progress status, and a process for executing the sub game is performed.

  The game control means 78 also functions as a sub game control means. When a predetermined sub game continuation condition is satisfied in the sub game, the game control means 78 performs a process for executing the next stage game. When the continuation condition is not satisfied or when the sub game end condition is satisfied, a process for ending the sub game and executing the main game is performed.

  The determining means 80 performs processing for determining whether or not a predetermined sub-game continuation condition is satisfied and whether or not a predetermined sub-game end condition is satisfied in the game at each stage of the sub game. Specifically, based on the detection signal of the passing medal detection unit 33 and a given program, a process for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied or what kind of condition is satisfied is performed. For example, a process for determining whether or not various conditions such as a sub game continuation condition, an acquired special reward increase condition, an acquired special reward decrease condition, a sub game end condition, and a big hit condition are satisfied is performed.

  The payout control means 82 controls the operation of the medal payout section 37 based on the game result of the game calculation means 74 and an instruction from the display unit 50, and performs a process for paying out a predetermined number of medals.

  The image generation means 84 generates various game images based on the calculation results of the game calculation means 74 and the programs stored in the information storage medium 92 and outputs them to the display 42.

2-2: Block Configuration of Display Unit The display unit 50 includes at least an accumulated resource display unit 52, an earned reward display unit 54, and a processing unit 700.

  The processing unit 700 performs processing such as control of the display unit 50, control of the entire game system, instruction of each block in the system, image processing, sound processing, and the like. CPU, DSP, etc.) or ASIC (gate array, etc.) or a given program.

  The processing unit 700 includes a communication control unit 86, an accumulated resource display control unit 88, an acquired reward display control unit 90, and a special reward payout processing unit 92.

  The communication control means 86 performs processing for transmitting various information of the display unit 50 to the medal game stations 10a to 10d and processing for receiving various information of the medal game station 10. Specifically, a process for transmitting the instruction information of the special reward payout processing unit 92 to the medal game stations 10a to 10d is performed.

  The accumulated resource display control means 88 performs processing for accumulating a predetermined percentage of the number of inserted medals 30 as a special reward resource for paying out a special reward, and uses the accumulated special reward resource as the number of medals. Processing for displaying on the accumulated resource display unit 52 is performed.

  Specifically, an operation of adding a predetermined ratio of the number of inserted medals 30 based on the detection signal of the inserted medals detection unit 23 acquired from each medal game station 10a to 10d via the communication control means 72. And perform processing to calculate the special compensation resources. Then, a process for displaying the calculated special reward resource as the number of medals on the accumulated resource display unit 52 is performed.

  When the sub game is executed in any one of the medal game stations 10a to 10d based on the information acquired from each medal game station 10a to 10d via the communication control means 72, the earned reward display control means 90 displays the accumulated resource. A process for displaying the acquired special reward that can be acquired by the player among the special reward resources displayed in the section 52 is performed.

  Specifically, processing for changing the display of the acquired special reward is performed based on the determination results of various conditions of the determination means 80 in the game at each stage of the sub game. For example, lighting / extinguishing control of a light (not shown) that highlights one of the earned reward display units 54a to 54c is performed.

  The special reward payout processing means 92 determines the number of medals to be paid out to the player out of the special reward resources displayed on the accumulated resource display section 52 in accordance with the determination results of the various conditions of the determination means 80 in the game at each stage of the sub game. Instruction information for paying out the calculated number of medals 30 is provided to the payout control means 82 of the medal game stations 10a to 10d that have calculated and executed the sub game.

  For example, when the sub game continuation condition is not satisfied, a process for paying out to the player the number of medals displayed on the earned reward display unit 54 in a game at a stage where the sub game continuation condition is not satisfied is performed. . In addition, when the big hit condition is satisfied, a process for paying out to the player all the medals displayed on the accumulated resource display unit 52 as an acquired special reward is performed.

2-3: Block configuration of stand-alone game device The present invention is applied to a game device in which four medal game stations 10a to 10d and one display unit 50 are connected via a communication line 11. Although examples have been described, embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited thereto. For example, the single medal game station 10 and the display unit 50 may be integrated to form a stand-alone medal game device 100.

  FIG. 6 is an example of a block diagram of a main part in an embodiment in which the present invention is a stand-alone medal game device 100. As shown in FIG. 6, in the stand-alone medal game device 100, each functional block constituting the embodiment of FIG. 5 is realized by one processing unit 7000. In FIG. 6, blocks having the same functions as the functional blocks constituting the embodiment of FIG. 5 are denoted by the same numbers.

3. Process Flow of Game Device Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 7 to FIG. 11, a flow of a series of processes performed in the game device of the present embodiment will be described as a process flow performed in the medal game stations 10 a to 10 d and a display unit. The description will be divided into the flow of processing performed at 50.

3-1: Process Flow of Game Station FIGS. 7 and 8 show an example of a game image displayed on the half mirror 40 arranged on the front side of the game board surface 14 of the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 shows an example of the processing flow of the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the game is started at the medal game station 10, the main game is executed in step S28, and insertion of the medal 30 is accepted. At this time, the video of the main game shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the game board surface 14 (half mirror 40), and the player enjoys the main game of inserting medals 30 one after another and hitting the medals 30 against the enemy characters 28. .

  Then, in step S30, it is determined whether or not the player has inserted a predetermined number of medals 30 into the medal insertion slot 22, for example, whether 10 medals have been inserted or not. If it is determined that 10 medals have not been inserted (N in step S30). ), The process of step S28 and the process of step S30 are continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that 10 cards have been inserted (Y in step S30), a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the sub game is performed in step S32. At this time, an image in which three rows of reels 29 fluctuate is displayed at the upper center of the game board surface 14 (half mirror 40), and a lottery effect is performed.

  Then, in step S34, it is determined whether or not the lottery has been won. If it is determined that the lottery has not been won (N in step S34), the reels 29 in the three rows are confirmed and stopped at, for example, “767” to be removed from the lottery. It is notified that the number of inserted medals is reset, and the process of step S28 and the process of step S30 are repeated until ten medals 30 are inserted again.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning is made (Y in step S34), as shown in FIG. 7, it is notified that the reels 29 in the three rows are confirmed and stopped at, for example, “777” and the lottery is won, and the main game is played. Is terminated. In step S36, a jackpot challenge game, which is a sub-game for acquiring special rewards in stages, is executed.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a sub game image displayed on the game board surface 14 (half mirror 40) in the jackpot challenge game. In the present embodiment, nine target objects 31 (31a to 31d) are displayed on the lower end of the game board surface 14 (half mirror 40), and a target game in which the medals 30 are applied to them is a jackpot challenge game. Done.

  In the jackpot challenge game of the present embodiment, one hitting game is performed by inserting one medal 30. Then, for each hitting game, it is determined whether to continue or end the jackpot challenge game according to the type of the target object 31 through which the inserted medal 30 has passed. When it is determined that the game is to be continued, the second target game is performed, and it is determined again whether or not to continue. Thus, in the jackpot challenge game of the present embodiment, the target game is performed in stages.

  In the present embodiment, the four types of target objects 31 are obtained by increasing the special reward that can be acquired by the player and increasing the special target that can be acquired by the UP target 31a for continuing the game. DOWN target 31b for continuing the game, a final target 31c for finalizing the game and finalizing a special reward that can be acquired by the player and paying the special reward, and a JP target for finishing the game and paying out all accumulated special rewards 31d.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the jackpot challenge game in which the target game is performed step by step is executed, and the player acquires the special reward step by step according to the game result of the target game performed in steps. It is configured to go.

  Hereinafter, returning to the flowchart of FIG. 9, the details of the process of playing the game in stages and paying out the special reward in stages will be described.

  First, in step S36, a jackpot challenge game is executed, and when a player inserts one medal 30, a first target game is performed. Then, in step S38, it is determined whether or not the continuation condition for the jackpot challenge game is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether the target object 31 through which the medal 30 has passed is the UP target 31a, the DOWN target 31b, or another target object.

  If it is determined that the continuation condition is satisfied (Y in step S38), in step S39, a special reward that can be acquired by the player displayed on the acquired reward display unit 54 of the display unit 50 is displayed step by step. Fluctuated. In step S40, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition of the jackpot challenge game is satisfied. If it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied (N in step S40), the jackpot challenge is determined in step S36. The game is continuously executed and a second target game is performed.

  Thus, when the continuation condition is satisfied, the jackpot challenge game is continuously executed unless the end condition is satisfied, and the target game is performed in stages.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the conditions for ending the jackpot challenge game have been satisfied when the player has acquired all the accumulated special rewards by repeating the processing of step S36 to step S40 several times. Is done. For example, when the medal 30 passes the UP target 31a three times in three hit games, and the display of the special reward that the player can acquire becomes equal to the display of the accumulated special reward resources, the player Is determined to have won per jackpot, and it is determined that the end condition of the jackpot challenge game has been satisfied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the end condition for the jackpot challenge game is satisfied when the player fails to obtain all the accumulated special rewards even if the processes of step S36 to step S40 are repeated a predetermined number of times. To be judged. For example, four hit games have been performed and the sub-game continuation condition has been satisfied four times, but since the medal 30 has passed the DOWN target 31b twice, a special reward that can be obtained by the player is displayed. If it is not equal to the display of the accumulated special reward resources, it is determined that the player could not win per jackpot, and it is determined that the termination condition of the jackpot challenge game has been satisfied.

  If it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (Y in step S40), the jackpot challenge game is ended in step S42, and the acquired special reward that is changed and displayed in the game at the stage where the end condition is satisfied is displayed. To the player.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S38 that the continuation condition is not satisfied (N in step S38), it is determined in step S44 whether the determination condition for the jackpot challenge game is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the target object 31 through which the medal 30 has passed is the confirmed target 31c.

  If it is determined that the final condition is satisfied (Y in step S44), the jackpot challenge game is terminated in step S46, and the special reward displayed on the earned reward display unit 54 in the game at that stage is used as the player. Pay out. That is, the acquired special reward displayed in the game at the stage where the continuation condition is not satisfied is paid out to the player.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the target game is performed in stages in order for the player to acquire special rewards in stages, and the special reward is paid out in accordance with the stage of the game played by the player. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the player can acquire special rewards in stages, so that the player's expectation per jackpot can be greatly increased.

  Also, according to the present embodiment, the special reward can be acquired in stages, so that even if not all of the special reward resources can be acquired, the player is satisfied and the next sub By increasing the willingness to challenge the game, the willingness to play can be increased.

  Moreover, according to the present embodiment, since the accumulated special reward resources are paid out to the player in stages based on the game result of the sub game, all of the special reward resources are always paid out even when the sub game is entered. Do not mean. Therefore, even if the opportunity to execute the sub-game is increased in order to appeal the player to the chance of acquiring the special reward, the special reward resource can be maintained and maintained at a higher reward than the conventional game device. Can increase game motivation.

  If it is determined in step S44 that the confirmation condition is not satisfied (N in step S44), specifically, if it is determined that the target object 31 through which the medal 30 has passed is the JP target 31d, the big hit In step S48, the jackpot challenge game is terminated, and all accumulated special rewards are paid out to the player regardless of the stage of the target game currently being performed.

  Therefore, while playing the jackpot challenge game step by step and acquiring special rewards step by step, it is possible to give the player a thrill feeling that all of the funds for special rewards will be paid out at once, and the tension is higher. It is possible to provide a game device with increased game motivation.

  Thus, when the jackpot challenge game is completed, the process returns to step S28 and the main game is executed.

3-2: Flow of processing of display unit FIGS. 10A to 10D show an example of display of the display unit 50 of this embodiment, and FIG. 11 shows the display of this embodiment. An example of the processing flow of the display unit 50 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the game is started, in step S60, information indicating that the medal game stations 10a to 10d have been selected for the lottery to shift to the sub-game and that the selected medal game stations 10a to 10d are specified. And waiting for reception of winning terminal information. Here, when the winning terminal information is received (Y in step S60), as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the acquired reward display area 54a is highlighted in step S62, and as the reward won in the lottery, It is displayed that the player can acquire 50 medals out of the accumulated special reward resources.

  Then, in step S64, reception of the game result of the jackpot challenge game executed at the medal game stations 10a to 10d is waited. When the game result is received, the result of the first target game is continued in step S66. It is determined whether the condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the continuation condition is satisfied (Y in step S66), in step S68, the display of the special reward that can be acquired by the player displayed on the acquired reward display unit 54 is changed stepwise.

  For example, when the target object 31 to which the medal 30 has passed in the first target game is the UP target 31a, the increase display area 62b is highlighted as shown in FIG. 10B. The acquired reward display area 54b is highlighted, and the special reward that can be acquired is increased by one step from 50 medals, and it is displayed that the player can acquire 100 medals.

  In the first hitting game, the display of the earned reward display section 54 is a state where the earned reward display area 54a at the bottom of the three stages is highlighted as shown in FIG. 10 (A). It becomes. Accordingly, since the display stage of the earned reward display section 54 cannot be lowered any more, it is preferable not to display the DOWN target 31b in the video of the sub game of FIG. 8 in the first target game. Even if the DOWN target 31b is displayed, it is preferable not to detect the passage of the medal 30 through the DOWN target 31b or to determine whether the continuation condition is satisfied.

  Next, in step S70, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied (N in step S70), the jackpot challenge game continuously executed in step S64 is determined. When waiting for the reception of the game result and receiving the game result, the game result of the second target game is determined in step S66.

  For example, even in the second hit game, when the medal 30 passes the UP target 31a, the display of the earned reward display area 54 in FIG. 10B is further increased by one level, and the increase display area 62c is highlighted. Of the accumulated special reward resources displayed in the accumulated resource display area 52 as the earned reward display area 54c is highlighted and the special reward that can be earned is increased by one step from the 100 medals. It is displayed that half of the player can be acquired.

  When the medal 30 passes the DOWN target 31b, the display of the earned reward display area 54 in FIG. 10B is lowered by one step, the reduced display area 64a is highlighted, and the earned reward display area 54a is highlighted, indicating that the special reward that can be acquired is reduced by one step from 100 medals, and that the player can acquire 50 medals.

  Even in the third target game, when the medal 30 passes the UP target 31a, as shown in FIG. 10D, the display of the acquired reward display area 54 is further increased by one stage, and the acquired reward display is displayed. The accumulated resource display area 52 that functions as the area 54 is highlighted, indicating that the player has acquired all the special reward resources.

  Then, in step S70, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (Y in step S70), and in step S72, the special reward acquired by the player is confirmed and displayed as shown in FIG.

  Thus, every time the continuation condition is satisfied, the display of the earned reward display area 54 is changed in stages, and according to the game result of the player's jackpot challenge game, the special reward that the player can acquire among the accumulated special reward resources is It is displayed step by step.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S66 that the continuation condition is not satisfied (N in step S66), it is determined in step S74 whether or not the final condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the target object 31 through which the medal 30 has passed is the confirmed target 31c.

  If it is determined that the confirmation condition is satisfied (Y in step S74), the confirmation display areas 60a to 60c corresponding to the acquired reward display areas 54a to 54c highlighted in the game at that stage in step S76. 60c is highlighted and the special reward acquired by the player is confirmed and displayed.

  For example, when the medal 30 passes the UP target 31a in the first and second target games and the earned reward display area 54c is highlighted, the medal 30 is determined in the third target game. After passing 31c, as shown in FIG. 10C, the confirmed display area 60c on both sides of the acquired reward display area 54c highlighted in the third target game is highlighted, and the player wins. The special reward is confirmed and displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in each stage of the target game performed in stages, the display of the display unit 50 is changed according to the game result of the game in each stage. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to visually indicate how the player obtains the special reward step by step, so how much and at what stage the special reward can be obtained. Sub-games can be performed while gradually recognizing, and the player's expectation for special rewards can be greatly increased, and the game motivation can be increased.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the display of the display unit 50 can be visually observed by players playing at the medal game stations 10a to 10d, so that a player who is not playing a sub game also recognizes the game situation of the sub game. be able to.

  Therefore, not only the player who is playing the sub game but also the player who is not playing the sub game can enjoy the process until acquiring the special reward with very high interest and attention.

  And, a player who is playing a sub game is given a sense of superiority to other players, and a player who is not able to participate in a sub game can increase the consciousness of competing with each other. Can greatly increase.

  If it is determined in step S74 that the final condition is not satisfied (N in step S74), specifically, if it is determined that the target object 31 through which the medal 30 has passed is the JP target 31d, the big hit condition As shown in FIG. 10D, in step S78, the accumulated resource display area 52 is highlighted and accumulated in step S78, as shown in FIG. 10D. It is determined that the player has acquired all of the reward resources.

4). Modification Examples The embodiments to which the present invention can be applied have been described above, but the scope of application of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be considered. For example, instead of the display unit 50 shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 150 shown in FIG. 12 may be used as a display unit that displays the special reward.

  In this display unit 150, the accumulated resource display area 152 has the same configuration as the accumulated resource display area 52 of the display unit 50, but the earned reward display area 154 is semicircular, and the semicircle is fan-shaped 4. The earned reward display areas 54a to 54d are divided and formed. Then, at each stage of the game that is performed in stages, the indicator hand 166 is variably controlled according to the game result of each stage, and the indicator hand 166 points to one of the earned reward display areas 54a to 54d, so that the player Display special rewards that can be earned.

  In addition, as a display unit for displaying the special reward, a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, or the like is used to display the accumulated special reward resources and the acquired special reward that the player can acquire among the special reward resources as an image. Also good. In this case, the acquired special reward is displayed by displaying the acquired reward display area 54 divided into a plurality of areas as an image as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. It may be performed by displaying a digital counter such as the accumulated resource display areas 52 and 152 shown in FIGS.

  The medal game stations 10a to 10d to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to pusher game devices, and a game is executed when a given game value is input, and a reward is paid out according to the game result. Any device may be used. For example, the present invention can be applied to slot machine games, video poker games, mahjong games, roulette games, and the like.

  For example, when the present invention is applied to a video poker game, as shown in FIG. 13A, the poker game is executed as the main game on the game screen of the display 140 provided in the medal game station 10, and poker is played. The sub game may be executed when a given combination 128 of the game is established.

  Various step-by-step games that are executed as sub-games and performed for the player to acquire special rewards step-by-step can be considered according to the content of the main game executed by the medal game station 10. For example, when the present invention is applied to a video poker game, a game may be performed in which two cards are turned and the numbers displayed on the cards are compared.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 13B, the playing card 130 displayed on the center left side of the game screen of the display 140 is compared with the playing card 132 displayed on the right side, and the playing card 132 displayed on the right side is compared. If the displayed number is large, the display of the earned reward display area 54 may be changed step by step, assuming that the player wins and the continuation condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the number displayed on the playing card 132 displayed on the left side is large, it is determined that the player loses and the continuation condition is not satisfied, and the acquisition displayed in the game at the stage where the continuation condition is not satisfied. A special reward may be paid out to the player.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view seen from the front side of a game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view seen from the front side of the game station according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a game station according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view seen from the front side of the display unit according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a main part of the game device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a main part of a game device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an example of a game image displayed on the game station according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an example of a game image displayed on the game station according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a series of processes of the game station according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 10A to 10D are front views of a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and are examples of display on the display unit. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a series of processing of the display unit according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a perspective view seen from the front side of a display unit according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an example of a game image displayed on a game station according to another embodiment of the present invention.

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10 medal game station 14 game board surface 30 medal 42 display 50 display unit 52 accumulated resource display area 54 earned reward display area 70, 700, 7000 processing unit 90 storage unit 92 information storage medium 74 game calculation unit 78 game control unit 80 determination unit 88 Accumulated resource display control means 90 Acquired reward display control means 92 Special reward payout processing means 100 Medal game device

Claims (9)

To execute a game when a given game value is input, pay out a reward according to the game result, and accumulate a predetermined percentage of the input game value as a special reward resource for paying out a special reward A game device that performs the process for displaying the accumulated special reward resources on a display unit,
Game computing means for performing processing for executing a main game and a sub game in which the player performs the game step by step in order to obtain the special reward step by step,
In the main game, a game control means for performing a process for shifting from the main game to the sub game when a predetermined game transition condition is satisfied;
In the sub game, among the displayed special reward resources, an acquired special reward that a player can acquire is displayed on the display unit, and the acquired special reward is based on a game result of each stage game performed in the sub game. Earned reward display control means for performing processing for changing the display of
Payout processing means for performing a process for paying out the displayed acquired special reward to a player based on the game result of the sub-game;
A game apparatus comprising: A plurality of game terminals corresponding to a plurality of players, executing a game when a given game value is input, and paying out a reward according to a game result;
A display unit that is visible to the plurality of players and displays special rewards that the player can acquire;
Is a game device connected via a communication line,
A process for accumulating a predetermined percentage of the gaming value input to the game terminal as a special reward resource for paying out a special reward, and a process for displaying the accumulated special reward resource on the display unit Storage resource display control means for performing,
Game computing means for performing processing for executing a main game and a sub game in which the player performs the game step by step in order to obtain the special reward step by step,
In the main game, a game control means for performing a process for shifting from the main game to the sub game when a predetermined game transition condition is satisfied;
In the sub game, the acquired special reward that can be acquired by the player among the displayed special reward resources is displayed on the display unit, and the acquired special reward is displayed based on the result of the game in each stage of the sub game. Earned reward display control means for performing processing for changing in stages;
Payout processing means for performing a process for paying out the displayed acquired special reward to a player who has played the subgame based on a result of the game of the subgame;
A game apparatus comprising: In any one of Claims 1, 2.
Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined sub-game continuation condition is satisfied and whether or not a predetermined sub-game end condition is satisfied in each stage of the sub-game;
Further including
The game control means includes
In the game at each stage, when the sub-game continuation condition is satisfied, a process for executing the next-stage game is performed, and when the sub-game continuation condition is not satisfied, or the sub-game end condition When is satisfied, perform the process to finish the subgame,
The acquired reward display control means includes:
In the game at each stage, when the sub-game continuation condition is satisfied, a process for changing the display of the acquired special reward step by step is performed.
The payout processing means includes:
In the game at each stage, when the sub-game continuation condition is not satisfied, a process for paying out the acquired special reward displayed in the game at the stage at which the sub-game continuation condition is not satisfied to the player Performing a process for paying out the acquired special reward displayed in the game at a stage where the sub-game end condition is satisfied to the player when the sub-game end condition is satisfied apparatus. In claim 3,
The discrimination means includes
In the game at each stage of the sub game, it is determined whether or not a predetermined jackpot condition is satisfied,
The game control means includes
When the jackpot condition is satisfied, a process for ending the sub game is performed,
The acquired reward display control means includes:
When the jackpot condition is satisfied, a process for displaying all of the displayed special reward resources on the display unit as the acquired special reward is performed.
The payout processing means includes:
A game device, wherein when the jackpot condition is satisfied, a process for paying out all of the displayed special reward resources to a player as an acquired special reward is performed. In any one of Claims 3 and 4,
The sub-game continuation condition includes an acquisition special reward increase condition and an acquisition special reward decrease condition,
The acquired reward display control means includes:
In the game of each stage of the sub-game, when the acquired special reward increase condition is satisfied, the display of the acquired special reward is changed in a stepwise manner and the acquired special reward decrease condition is satisfied In addition, the game device is characterized by performing a process for reducing and changing the display of the acquired special reward step by step. In any one of Claims 1-5,
A lottery means for performing a lottery process for shifting from the main game to the sub game;
The game control means includes
A game device that performs processing for shifting from the main game to the sub game based on the lottery result. In claim 6,
The lottery means
A game device characterized in that the lottery process is performed in accordance with the amount of game value input to the main game. In any one of Claims 1-7,
The game control means includes
A game device that performs processing for shifting from the sub game to the main game when the sub game is ended. In any one of Claims 1-8,
Medals are used as the gaming value,
The display device displays the accumulated special reward resources and the acquired special reward to be paid out to a player among the accumulated special reward resources as the number of medals.

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