JP2006346226A - Game device and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simulation game of a reel type game machine allowing a player to easily understand the timing of Meoshi (stopping an aimed specific symbol by pressing a button) and easily learn the technique of Meoshi. <P>SOLUTION: This simulation game of the reel type game machine executing a rotating operation and a stop operation of reel pictures on a game screen displays timing gages having targets disposed on prescribed positions on tracks and guides marks movingly displayed on the tracks to reach positions where the targets are disposed, at the timings of displaying specific symbols as the reel pictures on a symbol row, when rotatingly moving the reel pictures. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus that displays one or more symbols as a reel image and notifies a game result by the displayed symbols or a combination thereof.

  In general, a spinning machine (slot machine) has multiple (7), "BAR", "Bell", "Watermelon", "Cherry" etc. In this case, three reel devices and an operation member for instructing to start and stop the rotation of the reel device are provided. When these reel devices are stopped by the operation member, they are displayed in the reel frame. Whether or not a winning combination is established is notified by a combination (arrangement) of symbols on the reel device (usually three symbols are displayed for each reel device).

  In addition, the spinning machine has a lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the winning combination is permitted, and the timing at which the rotation of the reel device stops is only the operation timing from the operation member. The stop control is performed according to the result of the lottery.

  That is, when the result of the lottery is a winning of any winning combination (permitted to establish a winning combination), the symbol for notifying the winning combination is reel even if the operation timing is a little too early. Control to delay the stop of rotation so that it can stop within the frame (pull-in control) is performed, and if the winning combination is not elected, the arrangement of winning combinations will be aligned at any timing Control (shift control) is performed to shift the rotation stop timing so as not to occur.

  Here, if the delay in the pull-in control is too large, the player is given an unnatural impression, so this delay has a certain upper limit (for example, a range in which the symbol moves about several frames within the reel frame). Is provided.

  Therefore, even if a winning combination is won by internal lottery, in order to establish the winning combination, it is necessary to perform a stop operation at a timing at which pull-in control is possible. It is required to perform the stop operation by looking at the timing of the above symbols (hereinafter, the stop operation based on such timing is referred to as “pressing”).

  Depending on the type of winning combination, once winning, the winning state will continue, and in some cases, the winning state will be canceled by one game, but if the prospect is not successful, the former case Even in such a case, some games are wasted in order to establish the winning combination, and in the latter case, the winning combination will be missed. A player who is not good at pushing will lose the winning percentage.

  In addition, it is one of the pleasures in the spinning-type gaming machine to successfully establish the winning prize winning combination, and a player who cannot make a dedication cannot enjoy this pleasure.

  On the other hand, there are known simulation games that reproduce the operation of the above-mentioned swivel type gaming machine on a home game machine or a portable game machine. There is also known one with an auxiliary function for pushing the eye.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a game screen 80 displayed in a simulation game having such an eye pressing assist function.

  As shown in the figure, on the game screen 80, an image that faithfully reproduces the appearance of the reel-type gaming machine such as the reel images 81a to 81c and the liquid crystal monitor image 82, and symbols displayed as the reel images 81a to 81c. Reel arrangements 83a to 83c representing the arrangement of the images are displayed. On this game screen 80, symbols displayed as reel images 81a to 81c when rotating are displayed on the reel arrangements 83a to 83c from below. By indicating the frames 84a to 84c moving upward, the player can grasp the timing of the eye-opening.

However, in the game screen 80 as described above, it is difficult to follow the discrimination of the symbols on the reel image and the movement of the frame on the reel arrangement at the same time. Therefore, not all players can use the auxiliary function as described above. I couldn't master the technique of pushing.
JP 2002-165923 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and provides a game apparatus or a program for performing a simulation of a spinning-reel type gaming machine configured to display a timing for pushing in a new manner different from the conventional one. That is the issue.

  In addition, the present invention provides a game apparatus or a program for performing a simulation of a revolving game machine that can grasp the timing of the eye-opening more easily than in the past, and that makes it easier to learn the eye-opening technique. Doing that is also an issue.

  In addition, the present invention provides a game apparatus or a program thereof capable of performing more joyful practicing by adding a game element to the auxiliary function of pushing in a simulation game of a revolving game machine. Is the subject.

  The present invention solves the above-described problem, an operation input device for inputting a game operation, a symbol string recording means for recording a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols arranged in a predetermined order, and each symbol Reel image display means for displaying one or a plurality of consecutive symbols in a display region on a row as a reel image, wherein the display region is displayed when the display region is moved at a predetermined speed on the symbol row. A rotation operation for displaying the image as the reel image, and a stop operation for stopping the movement of the display part in response to a predetermined input to the operation input device and displaying the symbol of the stopped display part as the reel image. And a reel image display means for performing the above-mentioned, and a game device for notifying a game result by a symbol or a combination of symbols displayed as the reel image when the stop operation is performed. Thus, the target arranged at a predetermined position on the track and the position where the target is arranged in accordance with the timing at which a specific symbol on the symbol row is displayed as the reel image during the rotation operation. Timing game display means for displaying a timing gauge having a guide mark that is moved and displayed on the trajectory so as to arrive. The game device or the processing device is arranged in a predetermined order. A reel image display step of displaying one or a plurality of consecutive symbols in a display region on a plurality of symbol rows composed of a plurality of symbols as a reel image, wherein the display region is moved on the symbol row at a predetermined speed. And a predetermined input to the operation input device for displaying the design of the display part at the time of the rotation as the reel image. In response, the movement of the display part is stopped and a reel image display step including a stop operation step of displaying the symbol of the stopped display part as the reel image is executed, and the stop operation is performed. A game program for notifying a game result by a combination of symbols displayed as the reel image on the processing device, a target arranged at a predetermined position on a trajectory, and the symbol row during the rotation operation Timing display for displaying a timing gauge having a guide mark that is moved and displayed on the orbit so that it arrives at a position where the guide mark is arranged in accordance with the timing at which the specific symbol is displayed as the reel image. A game program characterized by further executing a step.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the timing gauge is displayed in the vicinity of the reel image.

  In the present invention, the symbol row recording means records a plurality of symbol rows, the reel image display means displays a plurality of reel images based on the plurality of symbol rows, and the timing gauge display means includes Preferably, a plurality of timing gauges are displayed corresponding to each reel image.

  In the present invention, it further comprises lottery means for lottery of a plurality of types of winning combinations including one or more timing display combinations, and the timing gauge display unit is any of the lottery results obtained by the lottery means. It is preferable that the movement display of the guide mark is executed on the condition that the timing display combination is won.

  In the present invention, the reel image display means generates a cylindrical three-dimensional CG in which the plurality of symbols are arranged on a circumferential surface, and when the stop operation is performed, A symbol on the circumferential surface of the three-dimensional CG within a predetermined angle range centered on an axis of the certain three-dimensional CG is displayed as the reel image, and when the rotation operation is performed, the 3 It is preferable that a design on the circumferential surface of the three-dimensional CG within the predetermined angle range when the dimension CG is rotated around its axis is displayed as the reel image.

  Further, in the present invention, there is provided an evaluation notification means for notifying an evaluation about a coincidence between a timing at which the guide mark arrives at a position where the target is disposed and a timing of the predetermined input to the operation input device. It is preferable to further provide.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the evaluation notification unit is configured to display evaluation images of different modes according to the degree of coincidence of timing.

  In the present invention, it is preferable to further include a lamp image display means for displaying a lamp image that blinks in accordance with the timing at which the guide mark arrives at the position where the target is arranged during the rotation operation.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the lamp image is displayed in a form surrounding the reel image.

  In the invention of claim 1 or 10 of the present application, the target arranged on the track and the guide mark moving on the track, in accordance with the timing at which the symbol for establishing the winning combination is displayed as the reel image. Since a timing gauge having a guide mark that reaches the target position is displayed, it is possible for the player to easily grasp the timing of pressing.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is easy to follow the timing gauge and the reel image simultaneously by arranging the timing gauge in the vicinity of the reel image.

  In the invention of claim 3, since the timing gauge is displayed corresponding to each of the plurality of reel images, it is possible to easily grasp the eye-pressing timing for each of the reel images.

  In the invention of claim 4, for example, only a winning combination that is difficult to press due to a small number of symbols for notifying the establishment of a specific winning combination arranged on the reel is regarded as a timing display combination. Therefore, the execution frequency of the timing display can be reduced and the calculation load of the processing device can be reduced.

  In the invention of claim 5, a cylindrical three-dimensional CG in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the circumferential surface is generated, and on the circumferential surface in a predetermined angle range centered on the axis of the three-dimensional CG. Since the symbol is displayed as a reel image, it is possible to reproduce the rotation operation of the reel device in an actual spinning-type game machine more precisely on the game screen, and thus can be learned on the game screen. It becomes easy to make use of the technique of pushing to the game in the actual revolving game machine.

  In the invention according to claim 6, since the evaluation of the accuracy of the player's eye pressing operation is announced, it becomes possible to add a game element to the eye pressing practice. You can practice pushing your eyes more happily.

  In the invention according to claim 7, even when the game results notified by the combination of stop symbols are the same, the player can display more evaluation images according to the accuracy of the pressing operation of the player, thereby further It becomes possible to know the accuracy of the detailed eye pressing operation, and it becomes possible to make the eye pressing operation more effective.

  In the invention according to claim 8 or 9, the player can know not only the timing display on the timing gauge but also the timing of the eye pressing not only by the blinking of the timing lamp, but it becomes easier to grasp the timing of the eye pressing. .

  In the following, three reel images to be rotated and stopped are displayed, and the combination (arrangement) of symbols displayed as the reel images when the three reel images perform the stop operation, An embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking as an example a simulation game of a spinning-reel game machine in which notification is made.

  1 (a) and 1 (b) are external configuration diagrams of the portable game device 10 according to the present invention or the portable game device 10 suitable for executing the program according to the present invention as seen from the front side and the back side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of the portable game apparatus 10.

  As shown in the figure, a horizontally long monitor device 12 of about 3 to 7 inches is arranged in the center of the front side of the case 11 of the portable game device 10, and a start button 13 a constituting the operation input device 13 is arranged around it. Operation members such as a key 13b, a Δ button 13c, a □ button 13d, an X button 13e, a ○ button 13f, an R button 13g, and an L button 13h are arranged. Further, on the back side of the housing 11, an external recording medium 14a such as a UMD (Universal Media Disc), DVD-ROM, ROM cartridge or the like on which a program according to the present invention is recorded, a memory card or a memory stick for recording the game progress, etc. Recording medium storage portions 15a and 15b for detachably storing the external recording medium 14b are provided.

  The portable game device 10 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 21 for controlling the entire game device, a recording device such as a ROM 22 and a RAM 23, a recording medium drive 24a for reading an external recording medium 14a, and an external recording. In order to exchange signals with the recording medium drive 24b for reading and writing the medium 14b, the image synthesis IC 25 for generating the game screen and game sound, the voice synthesis IC 26, the operation input device 13, and the like. I / O port 27 and a bus line 28 for connecting these devices to each other. The image synthesis IC 25 and the voice synthesis IC 26 are based on signals from the CPU 21 operating according to the program recorded on the external recording medium. The game screen and game sound generated by the monitor device 12 and the built-in speaker 29 Is output game progresses.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block realized by the CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 executing the program of the present invention.

  In FIG. 3, the game processing unit 30 executes a game process that simulates the operation of the revolving game machine in response to various operation signals received from the operation input device 13.

  FIG. 4 shows an exemplary game screen 40 a displayed on the monitor device 12 during the game process executed by the game processing unit 30.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the game screen 40a, reel images 41a to 41c and a liquid crystal display image 42 simulating a reel device or a liquid crystal display provided in a revolving game machine are displayed in the center of the screen. Timing gauges 43a to 43c for instructing the eye-pressing timing for the respective reel images 41a to 41c are displayed.

  When the game processing unit 30 receives an operation signal assigned to “coin insertion” from the operation input device 13, the signal is transmitted to the coin processing unit 31a, and the coin processing unit 31a is recorded in the game information recording unit 32a. The number of acquired coins is updated by subtracting the number of inserted coins, and when the number of inserted coins reaches a predetermined value (for example, 3), the start flag in the flag recording unit 32b is set to ON. To do.

  When the game processing unit 30 receives an operation signal (rotation signal) assigned to “reel rotation start” from the operation input device 13, the reel image processing unit 31b, the lottery execution unit 31c, the timing gauge processing unit 31d, The timing ramp processing unit 31f operates to execute the following processes.

  That is, the reel image processing unit 31b rotates the reel images 41a to 41c based on the data recorded in the symbol row recording unit 32c on the condition that the start flag of the flag recording unit 32b is set on. Execute.

  Corresponding to the three reel images 41a to 41c, the symbol row recording unit 32c stores 21 frames of symbols shown in FIG. 5A and data of three symbol rows 51a to 51c defining the arrangement thereof. The reel image processing unit 31b has a cylindrical three-dimensional shape as shown in FIG. 5 (b), and three-dimensional CGs 52a to 51c in which symbols of the symbol rows 51a to 51c are arranged on the circumferential surface thereof. 52c is generated internally, and an image obtained by viewing a circumferential portion (display parts 54a to 54c) within a predetermined angle range α centered on these axes 53 from a virtual viewpoint set outside the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c. The reel images 41a to 41c are displayed on the game screen 40a. In the present embodiment, the angle range α is set to a size that includes three consecutive symbols arranged on the circumferential surfaces of the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c.

  Then, in response to the rotation signal, the reel image processing unit 31b rotates the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c in a predetermined direction at a predetermined speed so that the display parts 54a to 54c are placed on the circumferential surfaces of the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c. The game is moved as a reel image 41a-41c from time to time on the circumferential surfaces of the three-dimensional CGs 52a-52c that are moved relative to the arranged symbol rows and thereby pass through the display parts 54a-54c. It is displayed on the screen 40a.

  On the other hand, the lottery execution unit 31c that has received the rotation signal generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535) using this signal as a trigger, and the correspondence between the random number value defined in the lottery table 32d and the winning combination The lottery result (whether or not winning and the type of winning combination in the case of winning) is determined according to the above. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of winning combinations that cause different game effects (such as an increase in the number of acquired medals) depending on the establishment are set, and some of the winning combinations are displayed by the timing gauge processing unit 31d. It is used as a timing display for the target to be performed.

  When the lottery result determined by the lottery execution unit 31c is winning of any winning combination, the winning combination flag corresponding to the winning combination won in the flag recording unit 32b is set to ON, and When the winning combination is a timing display combination, the timing display flag is set on in the flag recording unit 32b. In addition, a predetermined signal is transmitted to the effect processing unit 31e in order to display on the liquid crystal display image 42 the effect image corresponding to the winning winning combination, the instruction about the reel stop operation order, and the like.

  In addition, the timing gauge processing unit 31d that has received the rotation signal executes timing display for the timing gauges 43a to 43c on the condition that the timing display flag in the flag recording unit 32b is set to ON.

  The timing display in the timing gauges 43a to 43c has a predetermined execution order, and when the winning winning combination is a timing display combination in which the stop operation order is not determined, first the left timing gauge 43a is displayed. Timing display is executed, and thereafter, every time a stop signal is input, timing display for the middle timing gauge 43b and the right timing gauge 43c is sequentially executed, and the timing display in which the winning operation is determined for the winning winning combination. In the case of a winning combination, the timing display is sequentially executed according to the stop operation order. Here, the timing display for the first timing gauges 43a to 43c is executed. However, when stop signals are input in an order that does not follow the above order, the timing gauge processing unit 31d turns off the timing display flag of the flag recording unit 32b and stops the subsequent timing display. Yes.

  6A to 6D are explanatory views showing the operation of the timing gauges 43a to 43c. In FIG. 6, reference numerals 43 a to 43 c indicating timing gauges are represented by 43.

  As shown in the drawing, the timing gauge 43 is composed of a linearly extending track 44 and a target mark 45 located at the left end of the track 44 before the start of timing display (FIG. 6A). When the timing display is started, a guide mark 46 that repeatedly moves from right to left along the trajectory 44 is displayed (FIG. 6B).

  The movement of the guide mark 46 is synchronized with the rotation of the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c generated by the reel image processing unit 31b for the reel images 41a to 41c corresponding to the timing gauge 43 on which the timing display is performed. On the CGs 52a to 52c, the guide mark 46 arrives at the position of the target mark 45 in accordance with the timing at which the symbol (role symbol) used for notification of the winning timing indicator combination reaches the display parts 54a to 54c (FIG. 6 ( c)) When the guide mark 46 passes over the target mark 45, it jumps to the right end of the trajectory 44 at the next moment (FIG. 6 (d)), and moves from the right to the left again. ing.

  Therefore, the player can perform the pressing with reference to the moment or period when the guide mark 46 reaches the target mark 45 as a guide.

  Further, since the timing gauges 43a to 43c are displayed immediately above the reel images 41a to 41c, the movement of the symbols on the reel images 41a to 41c and the movement of the guide marks 46 on the timing gauges 43a to 43c are performed. At the same time, it is easy to follow with the eyes, and for this reason, it is possible to provide the player with a highly effective practice of pushing the eyes.

  Strictly speaking, the timing at which the guide mark 46 reaches the target mark 45 is the upper position in the reel images 41a to 41c when all the three reel images 41a to 41c are rotating. The timing at which the role symbol appears, any one of the reel images 41a to 41c has already finished the stop operation, and therefore, if the position where the winning symbol can be notified is limited, the notification can be made The timing at which the symbol arrives at the uppermost position among the various stop positions can be used.

  Receiving the rotation signal, the timing ramp processing unit 31f, on the condition that the timing display flag in the flag recording unit 32b is set on, the reel images 41a to 41d on which the timing display is performed by the timing gauge processing unit 31d. A frame-shaped timing lamp 47 (see FIG. 4) having a conspicuous color such as red is displayed at a predetermined timing so as to surround 41c.

  The timing lamp 47 is displayed in synchronization with the rotation of the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c generated by the reel image processing unit 31b for the reel images 41a to 41c on which the timing lamp 47 is displayed, and the three-dimensional CG 52a. The symbol used for notification of the winning timing display combination on -52c is displayed at the timing when it reaches the display parts 54a-54c, and is erased when the combination passes the display parts 54a-54c.

  Therefore, the player can use not only the timing gauges 43a to 43c but also the moment or period at which the timing lamp 47 is displayed as a guideline.

  When the game processing unit 30 receives from the operation input device 13 an operation signal (stop signal) assigned to any one of “stop rotation of left reel”, “stop rotation of middle reel”, or “stop rotation of right reel” The reel image processing unit 31b, the timing gauge processing unit 31d, and the evaluation notification unit 31g operate, and the following processing is executed.

  That is, the reel image processing unit 31b stops the corresponding three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c in response to the input stop signal, and the symbols (stop symbols) on the display parts 54a to 54c on the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c at that time. ) Is displayed on the game screen 40a as reel images 41a to 41c.

  Here, the notice mode of winning combination establishment in this embodiment is demonstrated.

  When the stop operation is executed for all the reel images 41a to 41c, three stop symbols are displayed for each of the reel images 41a to 41c. In the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, this total is displayed. The game result is announced by a combination of nine stop symbols. Specifically, when all the reel images 41a to 41c are stopped, stop symbols such as “7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, and “replay” are arranged on a predetermined effective line. In such a case, a game result that a winning combination corresponding to each case has been established is notified, and in other cases, a game result that a winning combination is announced.

  FIG. 5C is an explanatory diagram showing one aspect of the reel images 41a to 41c on which the stop operation has been executed, and the five lines 48a to 48e in the figure are effective lines. The player can understand that a specific winning combination (watermelon combination) has been established from the aspect in which three “watermelon” symbols are arranged on the middle active line 48b.

  Further, the reel image processing unit 31b faithfully reproduces the skip control and the pull-in control performed by the actual spinning-type game machine, and executes the stop operation of the reel images 41a to 41c.

  That is, when receiving a stop signal for the reel images 41a to 41c, the reel image processing unit 31b does not necessarily stop the rotation of the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c immediately, but has a predetermined number of smooth frames (for example, four frames). When the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c are further rotated within the range and can be stopped, and all the winning combination flags in the flag recording unit 32b are off, the winning prize is within the range of the number of smooth frames. When the stop positions of the three-dimensional CGs 52a to 52c are determined so that the combination symbols for notifying the combinations do not line up on the effective lines 48a to 48e, and any of the winning combination flags in the flag recording unit 32b is set to ON In the range of the number of smooth frames, the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are arranged on the effective lines 48a to 48e as much as possible. Stop position of the sea urchin 3D CG52a~52c is determined.

  The timing gauge processing unit 31d that has received the stop signal receives the stop signal on the condition that the stop signal is input for the reel images 41a to 41c corresponding to the timing gauges 43a to 43c on which the timing display is performed. At the same time, the movement of the guide mark 46 is stopped, the guide mark 46 is statically displayed at that position, and the timing display for the next timing gauges 43a to 43c according to the above-described execution order is started.

  At this time, since the player can grasp the accuracy of the eyelash by the distance between the stopped guide mark 46 and the target mark 45, the practice effect of the eyelash can be further enhanced.

  When a stop signal is input to the reel images 41a to 41c different from the reel images 41a to 41c corresponding to the timing gauges 43a to 43c on which the timing display is performed, the timing gauge processing unit 31d moves on the track 44. The guide mark 46 is deleted, the timing display flag of the flag recording unit 32b is canceled, and execution of timing display for the subsequent timing gauges 43a to 43c is stopped.

  On the other hand, the evaluation notification unit 31g that has received the stop signal performs timing evaluation on the condition that the stop signal for the reel images 41a to 41c corresponding to the timing gauges 43a to 43c on which the timing display is performed is input. The result is displayed in the vicinity of the timing gauges 42a to 43c, for example.

  This timing evaluation and display are performed based on the interval between the timing at which the guide mark 46 overlaps the target mark 45 and the timing at which the stop signal is received. For example, when both timings coincide, FIG. Is displayed immediately above the timing gauge 43, and the timing at which the stop signal is received is input earlier than the timing at which the guide mark 46 overlaps the target mark 45. When the symbol is stopped and displayed on 48a to 48e, the character 49b of “GOOD” shown in FIG. 6 (f) is displayed. In other cases, the character 49b shown in FIG. 6 (g) is displayed. A character 49c of “MISS” shown is displayed.

  In this way, each time the stop operation is performed by the player, the evaluation results 49a to 49c of the eye pressing timing are displayed, so that game elements are added to the eye pressing practice, and the eye pressing practice is performed. Can be more fun.

  Also, even if the role symbols are well aligned on the active lines 48a to 48e, since the stepwise evaluations such as “GREAT” and “GOOD” are indicated by the timing when the stop signal is input, Can be recognized in more detail, and the effect of the practice of pushing can be further enhanced.

  The characters 49a to 49c once displayed by the evaluation notification unit 31g are continuously displayed as they are until the stop operation for all the reel images 41a to 41c is completed, and assigned to “coin insertion” in the next game. When the received operation signal is input, it is erased.

  When the stop operation for all the reel images 41a to 41c by the reel image processing unit 31b is completed, the game result determination unit 31h determines which winning combination has been established based on the arrangement of the nine stop symbols that are stopped and displayed. In the case where it is established, the number of acquired coins recorded in the game information recording unit 32a is incremented and updated by the number of coins corresponding to the established winning combination, and the established winning is achieved. In order to execute an effect corresponding to the combination using the liquid crystal display image 42 or the like, a predetermined signal is transmitted to the effect processing unit 31e. In addition, the winning combination established is “BB” (winning combination established when “7” is aligned on the active line) or “RB” (winning combination established when “BAR” is aligned on the effective line). In order to execute a special game process in which the type of winning combination, the winning probability, or the number of acquired coins incremented when the winning combination is established is changed in a predetermined number of game processes after the next time. The predetermined signal is transmitted to the special game process execution unit 31i.

  Information processed in the reel image processing unit 31b, the effect processing unit 31e, the timing gauge processing unit 31d, the timing ramp processing unit 31f, and the evaluation notification unit 31g is transmitted to the game screen configuration unit 31j, and the game screen configuration unit 31j is shown in FIG. The image data of the game screen 40a of the aspect illustrated in FIG. 6 is generated and displayed on the monitor device 12.

  Next, the operation of the portable game apparatus 10 will be described according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When an external recording medium in which the program of the present invention is recorded is inserted into the recording medium accommodating portion 14a, the CPU 41 automatically starts this program, waits for input of the start button 13a, and displays the system setting screen 70 shown in FIG. It is displayed on the monitor device 12 (step 1).

  As shown in the figure, the system setting screen 70 displays options 71a to 71f such as “setting value change”, “screen type”, “key config”, “status”, “game start”, “end”, and the like. Yes.

  In the system setting screen 70, the selection state of the options 71a to 71g is moved up and down by operating the direction key 13b in the vertical direction, and the selection of the option is confirmed by operating the ○ button 13f in this state. The functions assigned to the respective options 71a to 71f are executed.

  For example, when the “setting value change” option 71 a is selected, the winning probability change of each winning combination by the lottery execution unit 31 c is accepted (step 21), and the “screen type” option 71 b is selected. In this case, selection of the display format of the game screen displayed on the monitor device 12 in the game process can be accepted from the game screens 40a to 40d of the four types shown in FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (d). (Step 22). Note that the game screen 40a in FIG. 9A has the same screen configuration as the game screen 40a in FIG. 4, and the liquid crystal display image 42 is enlarged in the game screen 40b in FIG. 9B compared to the game screen 40a. In particular, the screen configuration is suitable for a player who wants to enjoy the game by paying attention to the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display image 42. The game screen 40c shown in FIGS. , 40d, the reel images 41a to 41c and the liquid crystal display image 42 are displayed by being rotated 90 degrees from the game screen 40a, so that the entire image of the revolving game machine is displayed on the horizontally long monitor device 12. The screen configuration allows the player to feel a reality closer to a game in a real spinning machine.

  10A displays game screen 40a or 40b and executes game processing, and FIGS. 10B and 10C display game screen 40c and 40d to execute game processing, respectively. It is explanatory drawing which shows the typical holding | grip aspect of the game device 10 in a case, and as shown in these figures, in any case, it is possible to perform comfortable input to the operation members 13a to 13h in a natural manner. It has become.

  Among players, there are mainly players who prefer operation input from the △ button 13c, □ button 13d, X button 13e, and ○ button 13f, and players who mainly prefer operation input from the direction key 13b. In the embodiment, since the game screen 40c and the game screen 40d can be selected as a game screen for displaying the entire image of the swivel type gaming machine on the monitor device 12, the former player displays the game screen 40c. By selecting and holding and playing the portable game apparatus 10 in the mode of FIG. 10B, the latter player selects the game screen 40d and operates the portable game apparatus 10 in the form of FIG. 10C. By holding and playing, it is possible to perform comfortable operation input that suits each preference.

  When the “key config” option 71c is selected from the system setting screen 70, the above “coin insertion”, “reel rotation start”, “left reel rotation stop”, and “middle reel rotation stop” are selected. In addition, when a change in assignment of each function of “stop rotation of right reel” to the operation members 13a to 13h is accepted (step S23) and the “status” option 71d is selected, the number of acquired medals and the number of games Then, display processing of game data such as the number of established special roles is performed (step S24), and after completion of each processing in steps S21 to S24, the processing returns to step 1.

  When the “end” option 71f is selected, a game end process (step 25) is executed.

  When the “game start” option 71e is selected on the system setting screen 70, the game process is executed according to the default setting or the setting accepted in steps 21 to 23.

  When the game process is started, the game processing unit 30 displays one of the game screens 40a to 40d on the monitor device 12 (step 3), and waits for an operation signal assigned to "coin insertion" ( Step 4).

  When this operation signal is input, the coin processing unit 31a updates the game information recording unit 32a by subtracting the number of coins acquired by the inserted coin number, and a predetermined number of coins are inserted. In this case, a coin insertion process such as setting the start flag of the flag recording unit 32b to ON is executed (step 5).

  Subsequently, the game processing unit 30 waits for an operation signal assigned to “reel rotation start” (step 6), and when there is an input of this operation signal, the lottery execution unit 31c draws a winning combination. (Step 7) is executed, and the reel image processing unit 31b starts to rotate the reel images 41a to 41c (Step 8).

  Subsequently, a determination is made as to whether or not the timing display flag in the flag recording unit 32b is set on (step 9). If the flag is set, the timing gauge processing unit 31d and the timing ramp processing unit 31f In operation, the movement display of the guide mark 46 in any of the timing gauges 43a to 43c according to the above-described predetermined order and the blinking of the timing lamp 47 in the corresponding reel images 41a to 41c are started (step 10).

  Subsequently, the game processing unit 30 waits for an operation signal assigned to “stop rotation of the left reel”, “stop rotation of the middle reel”, or “stop rotation of the right reel” (step 11). In response, the reel image processing unit 31b executes a stop operation for the corresponding reel images 41a to 41c (step 12).

  At this time, if the input operation signal is a stop signal for the correct reel images 41a to 41c (a stop signal for the reel images 41a to 41c corresponding to the operating timing gauges 43a to 43c), the timing gauge processing unit 31d. Stops the movement of the guide mark 46 in the operating timing gauges 43a to 43c, and the evaluation notification unit 31g performs the timing evaluation based on the arrival timing of the guide mark 46 to the target mark 45 and the reception timing of the stop signal. Then, the evaluation result is notified by displaying any one of the character images 49a to 49c (step 13). If the input operation signal is not a stop signal for the correct reel images 41a to 41c, the timing display flag in the flag recording unit 32b is canceled and the guide mark 46 is erased (step 14). In such a case, the timing evaluation and the notification are not executed.

  On the other hand, when the timing display flag in the flag recording unit 32b is not set to ON, the “left reel rotation stop” and “middle reel rotation” are performed without displaying the movement of the guide mark 46 and blinking the timing lamp. The operation signal assigned to “stop” or “stop rotation of right reel” is executed (step 15), and the reel image processing unit 31b executes the stop operation of the corresponding reel images 41a to 41c in response to the input. (Step 16).

  The processing of Steps 9 to 16 is repeatedly performed until the stop operation of all the reel images 41a to 41c is completed. When all the stop operations are completed, the game result determination unit 31h plays a game based on the stop symbol. When the result determination (step 17) is executed and any winning combination is established, the number of acquired coins recorded in the game information recording unit 32a is incremented and updated by the number of coins corresponding to the combination. However, if any special combination is established, the special game process (step 19) is executed by the special game process execution unit 31i.

  Thus, the game process for one game is completed, and the process is returned to step 4 to execute the game process for the next game.

  The present invention has been described based on the exemplary embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. is there.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the portable game device in which the operation input device, the monitor device, the processing device, and the like are mounted in a single casing and the program thereof have been described as an example. And a program executed as a business game machine installed in a so-called home game machine or an arcade center that outputs an image signal generated by a game machine main body provided with a processing device and the like from a home TV monitor It is also possible to realize.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the three reel images displayed on the game screen, three symbols are stopped and displayed, and the game result is notified by the arrangement of the nine symbols stopped and displayed on the active line. The device and the program have been explained, but the number of reel images and the number of symbols displayed on each reel image are arbitrary, and what kind of arrangement and combination symbols are used to announce game results are arbitrary It is.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the reel image processing unit internally generates a cylindrical three-dimensional CG in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the circumferential surface, and on the circumferential surface when this is rotated or stopped. Although the case where the symbol in the display part is displayed as a reel image has been described, a display part including one or a plurality of symbols on a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols without generating such a three-dimensional CG. It is also possible to display the symbol of the display part when moved or stopped as a reel image.

  In the above-described embodiment, the timing display is executed in the order of the left reel image, the middle reel image, and the right reel image, except when the stop operation order is assigned to the timing combination won by the lottery execution unit. Although the case has been described as an example, the execution order of such timing display is arbitrary, and means for accepting selection of whether or not to execute the timing display is provided, and the timing display is executed when the player does not desire. It is also possible not to be configured.

  In addition, the timing gauge trajectory, the guide mark, the target mark, and the timing lamp in the above embodiment, the number of evaluation stages, the notification mode, etc. are merely examples, and these may be any form, number of stages or mode. Can do.

Explanatory drawing which shows the external appearance block diagram of the portable game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the portable game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The functional block diagram implement | achieved in the portable game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the example game screen displayed on a monitor apparatus. (A) is a conceptual explanatory view showing a data structure of an exemplary symbol sequence used for generating a reel image, (b) is an explanatory view showing a form of a three-dimensional CG internally generated by a reel image processing unit. (C), Explanatory drawing which shows the one aspect | mode of the reel image in which the stop operation | movement was performed. Explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of operation | movement of a timing gauge, and timing evaluation. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the portable game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. A system setting screen 70 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the monitor device 12 (step 1). Explanatory drawing which shows an example system setting screen. Explanatory drawing which shows the example game screen displayed on a monitor apparatus. Explanatory drawing which shows the example holding | grip aspect of the portable game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the game screen displayed in the simulation game provided with the conventional eye pressing assistance function.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Portable game device, 11 ... Case, 12 ... Monitor device, 13 ... Operation input device, 13a-13h ... Operation member, 14a, 14b ... External recording medium, 15a, 15b... Recording medium accommodating portion, 21... CPU, 22... ROM, 23... RAM, 24a, 24b.・ Voice synthesis IC, 27 ... I / O port, 28 ... Bus line, 29 ... Built-in speaker, 30 ... Game processing unit, 31a ... Coin processing unit, 31b ... Reel image Processing unit, 31c ... Lottery execution unit, 31d ... Timing gauge processing unit, 31e ... Production processing unit, 31j ... Game screen configuration unit, 31f ... Timing ramp processing unit, 31g ... Evaluation notification section, 31h ... Technique result determination unit, 31i ... special game process execution unit, 32a ... game information recording unit, 32b ... flag recording unit, 32c ... symbol sequence recording unit, 32d ... lottery table, 40a- 40d ... game screen, 41a-41c ... reel image, 42a-42c ... timing gauge, 42 ... liquid crystal display image, 43a-43c ... timing gauge, 44 ... orbit, 45. ..Target mark, 46... Guide mark, 47... Timing lamp, 48 a to 48 e... Effective line, 49 a to 49 c .. character image indicating evaluation results, 51 a to 51 c. 52a ... 3D CG, 53 ... axis, 54a-54c ... display area, 70 ... system setting screen, 80 ... game screen, 81a-81c ... Le image, 82 ... LCD monitor image, 83a to 83c ... reel sequence, 84a-84c ... frame

Claims (10)

An operation input device for inputting game operations;
A symbol string recording means for recording a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols arranged in a predetermined order;
Reel image display means for displaying one or a plurality of consecutive symbols in the display region on each symbol row as a reel image,
A rotating operation for displaying the symbol of the display part as the reel image when the display part is moved at a predetermined speed on the symbol row;
Reel image display means for stopping the movement of the display portion in response to a predetermined input to the operation input device, and performing a stop operation for displaying the symbol of the stopped display portion as the reel image,
A game device that notifies a game result by a symbol or a combination of symbols displayed as the reel image when the stop operation is performed,
A target placed at a predetermined position on the orbit,
A guide mark that is moved and displayed on the trajectory so that the target arrives at a position where the target is arranged in accordance with the timing at which a specific symbol on the symbol row is displayed as the reel image during the rotation operation; A game apparatus further comprising timing gauge display means for displaying a timing gauge having   The game device according to claim 1, wherein the timing gauge is displayed in the vicinity of the reel image. The symbol sequence recording means records a plurality of the symbol sequences,
The reel image display means displays a plurality of the reel images based on the plurality of symbol rows,
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the timing gauge display unit displays a plurality of the timing gauges corresponding to each of the reel images. A lottery means for performing a lottery of a plurality of types of winning combinations including one or more timing display combinations;
2. The timing gauge display means executes the movement display of the guide mark on the condition that a result of the lottery by the lottery means is a winning of any one of the timing display combinations. The game device according to any one of to 3. The reel image display means generates a cylindrical three-dimensional CG in which the plurality of symbols are arranged on a circumferential surface;
When the stop operation is performed, symbols on the circumferential surface of the three-dimensional CG within a predetermined angle range centered on the axis of the three-dimensional CG that is the display portion are displayed as the reel image. And
When the rotation operation is performed, a symbol on the circumferential surface of the three-dimensional CG in the predetermined angle range when the three-dimensional CG is rotated around its axis is used as the reel image. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is displayed.   It further comprises an evaluation notifying means for notifying an evaluation of the degree of coincidence between the timing at which the guide mark arrives at the position where the target is arranged and the timing of the predetermined input to the operation input device. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   The game apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the evaluation notification unit displays an evaluation image in a different mode according to the degree of coincidence of the timing.   The lamp image display means for displaying a lamp image that blinks in accordance with the timing when the guide mark arrives at the position where the target is arranged during the rotation operation. The game device according to any one of the above.   The game apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the lamp image is displayed in a form surrounding the reel image. In the processing equipment,
A reel image display step of displaying one or a plurality of continuous symbols as a reel image in a display portion on a plurality of symbol rows composed of a plurality of symbols arranged in a predetermined order,
A step of rotating operation for displaying the symbol of the display part as the reel image when the display part is moved at a predetermined speed on the symbol row;
In response to a predetermined input to the operation input device, a reel image display step is executed including a step of stopping the movement of the display part and displaying a symbol of the stopped display part as the reel image. Let
A game program for notifying a game result by a combination of symbols displayed as the reel image when the stop operation is performed,
In the processing device,
A target placed at a predetermined position on the orbit,
A guide mark that is moved and displayed on the trajectory so as to arrive at a position where the guide mark is arranged in accordance with the timing at which a specific symbol on the symbol row is displayed as the reel image during the rotation operation. And a timing display step for displaying a timing gauge.

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