JP2007000318A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve player's desire to play by making the player actually feel that a large amount of coins are acquired and enabling him to appeal the acquisition of the large amount of coins to other players. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, in the case that a player wins a game, an acquisition credit value which is a game value to be paid corresponding to the content of the winning is decided and the decided acquisition credit value is added to an owned credit value which is the game value owned by the player. The game machine is provided with a display device for performing credit value shift display for displaying the situation of shifting the acquisition credit value to the owned credit value and a microcomputer for setting the speed of the game value shift display to either one of a first speed and a second speed slower than the first speed in the case that the acquisition credit value exceeds a prescribed value. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly, to a game machine capable of playing a game with a gaming value and acquiring an amount of gaming value corresponding to the gaming value betted when the game is won.

  In recent years, various game machines capable of playing these games with a plurality of players have appeared in order to easily enjoy games such as poker and baccarat performed in casinos. These game machines use game value media (a game value collected as a game entry fee, a medium for tangible game value paid as a game victory reward) instead of game chips used in casinos, etc. (For example, Patent Document 1). When coins and medals are inserted, the game machine stores and manages the gaming value corresponding to the number of inserted coins and medals as a credit value possessed by the player (referred to as “owned credit value”), When the player wins the game, the game value having a value corresponding to the content of the victory is added to the credit value, and the winning reward is paid. By inputting a refund request, the player can exchange a credit value for coins or medals at any time and receive a refund.

Generally, such a game machine displays the possessed credit value on any of the game screens for the purpose of informing the player's possessed credit value. When the player of the game machine wins the game and acquires some game value, the game machine updates the display of the possessed credit value and notifies the player of the added value.
JP 2004-130119 A

  Now, in a game played in an actual casino, if a player wins a game and acquires a large amount of coins, chips, etc., a large amount of coins and chips piles up from the dealer on the game table as payment of the game reward. It is moved by the player, and a pile of chips is built in front of the player. Such a scene is an important factor for improving the excitement of the game by calling the excitement of not only the player but also other players participating in the game and game spectators. In particular, if you go to a game where you bet a large amount of bets, and win that big game, the movement of a large amount of coins that you pay for the reward will be a joy of victory, a sense of accomplishment, a sense of superiority to other players, etc. Is part of an important effect of the game.

  By the way, in the conventional game machine, when the game value is acquired, the above-mentioned change in possession credit value is displayed, but regardless of the amount of the acquired game value, the above-mentioned change display of the possession credit value is similarly performed. . That is, even when a large amount of game value corresponding to a large amount of coins is acquired, the change display of the possessed credit value is only performed as in the case of normal game value acquisition.

  However, regardless of the amount of game value acquired, if the above-mentioned change in possession credit value is displayed, the player can enjoy the joy and excitement that can be enjoyed as a large amount of coins move in the actual game. As a result, it is difficult to continue the player's willingness to play, and the player's interest cannot be fully exploited. In addition, a player who has acquired a large amount of game value tends to have a desire to know or be proud of other players, but there is also a problem that such a desire cannot be satisfied. It was.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a technology that can make a player feel that a large amount of coins has been acquired and can appeal to other players to acquire a large amount of coins, thereby increasing the player's willingness to play. The purpose is to provide.

As means for solving the above problems, the present invention has the following features.
The game machine according to the present invention determines an acquired game value (acquired credit value) that is a game value to be paid according to the contents of the victory when the player wins the game, and possesses the determined acquired game value by the player. It is proposed as a game machine that adds to the possessed game value (owned credit value) that is the game value to be played.

  This game machine has a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display) for displaying a game value transition display for displaying a state in which the acquired game value is transferred to the possessed game value, and a speed of the game value transition display according to the value of the acquired game value. And a display control means (for example, a microcomputer or a credit value display control unit) that sets the speed to either the first speed or the second speed that is slower than the first speed.

  According to such a game machine, when the player has acquired a predetermined number or more of game values, the acquisition player and / or other players can be made aware of the acquisition fact for a longer time.

  In the above game machine, the display control means sets the speed of the game value transition display to the second speed when the value of the acquired game value satisfies a predetermined condition and the player has won a predetermined number of games continuously. You may make it set to.

  In the above game machine, the display control means may change the speed of display of the game value when the acquired game value satisfies the predetermined condition and the bet gaming value satisfies the predetermined condition. You may make it set to the speed of 2.

  Still further, in the above game machine, the display means may be a display device (for example, a front display) arranged at a position where a plurality of players using the game machine can view simultaneously.

  According to such a game machine, not only a player who has acquired a large amount of game value but also a player who is playing a game together can recognize the acquisition fact for a longer time, and as a result, The satisfaction of the acquired player can be further enhanced.

  According to the present invention, when a player has acquired a predetermined number or more of game values, a game system or a game machine capable of making the acquisition player and / or other players recognize the acquisition fact is provided. As a result, it is possible to provide a game system or a game machine that can increase the player's gaming motivation and promote the use of more players.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[1. Appearance of game console]
FIG. 1 shows an external view of a game machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the game machine 100 includes a table unit 102 in which player terminals 101 called satellites are arranged in a substantially fan shape, and a panel unit 103 placed behind the table unit 102. In the example shown in this figure, five player terminals 101 are arranged in a fan shape toward the panel unit 103.

  The panel unit 103 includes a front display 104 that is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a speaker 105, a lamp 106, and an LED 107. The front display 104 commonly notifies each player of information related to the game in which the player who operates the player terminal 101 participates. The betable time start notification, bet end notification, game win / loss notification, and the like are displayed by the dealer 108 animation.

  FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of the player terminal 101. Hereinafter, the player terminal 101 will be described with reference to FIG. The player terminal 101 has a liquid crystal display 201 corresponding to display means for providing information related to the game to the player on the upper surface. The liquid crystal display 201 is covered with a transparent touch panel 202, and coupled with an input interface screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 201, a player such as a PAYOUT button or a BET button is placed on the front side of the liquid crystal display 201 for the player in the game. A button group 203 that is a plurality of buttons to be used is arranged. On the right side of the button group 203, a coin insertion unit 204 is provided for the player to insert a game value medium (hereinafter simply referred to as “coin”) such as coins, medals, and chips. Below the coin insertion unit 204, a bill insertion unit 205 for a player to insert a bill is provided. A coin sensor (not shown) is disposed in the coin insertion unit 204. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion unit 204, a coin detection signal is output to the player terminal 101 via the coin sensor. A bill sensor (not shown) is disposed in the bill insertion unit 205. When a bill is inserted into the bill insertion unit 205, a bill detection signal is output to the player terminal 101 via the bill sensor.

  A coin payout exit 206 is provided in the lower front portion of the player terminal 101. When the player presses the PAYOUT button, which is one button in the button group 203, the player possessed credit value stored in the player terminal 101 is displayed. The coins corresponding to all or a part of the coins are discharged from the coin payout exit 206 so that the player can obtain them.

  A transparent acrylic panel 207 is provided in a U shape in front of the liquid crystal display 201 (on the side facing the panel unit 103). In the area surrounded by the transparent acrylic panel 207, a three-dimensional model chip presentation unit 208 is provided. Is provided. The three-dimensional model chip presenting unit 208 is provided with a three-dimensional model chip 209 and an opening 210 for the three-dimensional model chip 209 to protrude from the inside of the player terminal 101 or to store the protruding three-dimensional model chip 209 in the player terminal 101. The presenting part plate 211 and an elevating mechanism (described later) for elevating the three-dimensional model chip 209 are configured.

  The three-dimensional model chip 209 is a model of a chip pile, and is formed by molding a resin or the like. One 3D model chip presenting unit 208 may include a plurality of 3D model chips 209 of different units. For example, a solid model chip imitating a pile of chips for 1 credit per piece, a solid model chip imitating a pile of 10 credit chips per piece, a solid model chip imitating a pile of 100 credit chips per piece, etc. May be prepared.

  These three-dimensional model chips 209 are moved up and down by an elevating mechanism according to the number of chips credited to the game machine 100 by the player operating the player terminal 101 provided with the three-dimensional model chip presenting unit 208, that is, the possessed credit value. . For example, if the player's possessed credit value is “251”, a three-dimensional model chip that imitates a pile of chips for one credit protrudes from the presentation unit plate 211 by a height corresponding to the thickness of one chip. Thus, the three-dimensional model chip is moved up and down, and the three-dimensional model chip is moved up and down so that the three-dimensional model chip imitating a chip of 10 credits protrudes from the presentation unit plate 211 by the height of five chips. The three-dimensional model chip is moved up and down so that a three-dimensional model chip simulating a chip of 100 credit chips protrudes from the presentation unit plate 211 by the height of two chips.

  All the players can quickly and intuitively grasp the credit value of the player by looking at the height at which the three-dimensional model chip 209 protrudes from the presentation unit plate 211. It is also possible to provide a sense of presence that increases and decreases in front of you.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of the internal structure of the game machine 100. A main control unit 301 is stored in the game machine 100. The main control unit 301 includes an information processing apparatus that executes a game program and peripheral devices. The main control unit 301 is connected to each player terminal 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication, receives a notification of selection of a player such as the number of bets and bets from each player terminal 101, and a game is played when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is started, the game win / loss is determined, and the result is notified to each player terminal 101. Each player terminal 101 increases or decreases the possessed credit value of the player in accordance with the notification from the main control unit 301. For example, when the player wins the game, each player terminal 101 adds the credit value for the acquired number of credits to the possessed credit value and stores it again according to the notification from the main control unit 301, while the player loses the game. In the case of each player terminal 101, each player terminal 101 subtracts the credit value corresponding to the number of bets from the possessed credit value and stores it again according to the notification from the main control unit 301.

  The main control unit 301 also performs output of image signals to be displayed on the front display 104, drive control of the lamp 106 and LED 107, and drive control of the speaker 105.

An elevation mechanism 302 and a light source unit 303 are connected to the player terminal 101.
The elevating mechanism 302 is a means for elevating the three-dimensional model chip 209. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the elevating power, but a normal motor combined with a position control mechanism may be used.

A specific configuration of the lifting mechanism 302 will be described with reference to FIG.
Lifting mechanism shown in FIG. 4 302 includes a rotary drive shaft 402 which is attached to the stepping motor 401 is fixed to the rotary drive shaft 402, the abutting member ₄₀₃ 1-403 ₅ rotating with the rotation of the rotary drive shaft 402 , in a position at one end abuts against the abutment surface ₄₀₃ 1 _{P~403 5} P having the contact member ₄₀₃ 1-403 _5, an arm portion ₄₀₅ 1-405 ₅ mounted rotatably by a support shaft 404, arm And table portions 406 _{1 to} 406 ₅ attached to the other ends of the portions 405 _{1 to} 405 ₅ . On the upper surface of the table portion ₄₀₆ 1-406 _5, three-dimensional model chips 209 are mounted is fixed. The table portions 406 _{1 to} 406 ₅ are guided by the slide rail 407 and are restricted so that the three-dimensional model chip 209 passes through the opening 210 correctly.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, it has a structure for elevating the five kinds of three-dimensional model chips 209, abutment members ₄₀₃ 1 to 403 _5, abutment surface ₄₀₃ 1 P～403 ₅ P, the arm portions ₄₀₅ 1 405 ₅ and ₅ each of the table units 406 _{1 to} 406 5 are prepared, and are described with branch numbers to distinguish them. However, if there is no need to distinguish them, no branch numbers are added. In addition, the contact member 403, the contact surface 403P, the arm portion 405, and the table portion 406 are simply described.

  Next, the operation of the lifting mechanism 302 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

When the stepping motor 401 driven by the player terminal 101 rotates the rotation drive shaft 402, the contact member 403 rotates. As this rotation proceeds, the contact surface 403 comes into contact with one end of the arm portion 405. In this embodiment, the abutment surface 403 ₅ P contacts the earliest arm 405 ₅ at one end, below the abutment surface ₄₀₃ 4 P, abutment surface ₄₀₃ 3 P, abutment surface ₄₀₃ 2 P, The arm portions 405 _{4 to} 405 ₁ corresponding to the contact surface 403 ₁ P in this order are in contact with each other.

When the contact member 403 further rotates after the contact surface 403P contacts one end of the arm portion 405, the contact surface 403P pushes down one end of the arm portion 405.
The arm portion 405 whose one end is pushed down rotates around the support shaft 404 and the other end is pushed upward. As a result, the table unit 406 fixed to the other end is also pushed upward, and the three-dimensional model chip 209 placed on the table unit 406 is also raised. As a result, according to the amount of rotation of the rotation drive shaft 402 by the stepping motor 401, a part or all of the three-dimensional model chip 209 can be projected from the presentation unit plate 211 through the opening 210 and exposed.

  Further, by rotating the stepping motor 401 in the reverse direction, it is also possible to house a part or all of the exposed three-dimensional model chip 209 that protrudes from the presentation part plate 211 and is exposed below the presentation part plate 211.

In the configuration example shown in FIG. 4, the abutment surface ₄₀₃ 1 _{P~403 5} P is as timing abutting on one end of the arm portion ₄₀₅ 1-405 ₅ corresponding different, the shape of the contact member ₄₀₃ 1-403 ₅ Therefore, the three-dimensional model chip 209 at the right end in the drawing starts rising fastest, and the left three-dimensional model chip 209 starts rising from the right three-dimensional model chip 209 in the following order. Using this property, the value per piece of the rightmost three-dimensional model chip 209 is lowered (for example, 1 credit per piece), and the value per piece is increased toward the left (for example, one piece). If the color and pattern of the 3D model chip are distinguished so that 5 credits, 10 credits, 100 credits, and 1000 credits per unit), the possession credit value in a wide range such as 1 to 100000 credits can be obtained from the protruding amount of the 3D model chip 209. Can be expressed by

  Next, another configuration example of the lifting mechanism 302 is shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a basic unit of another configuration example of the lifting mechanism 302. A plurality of these basic units are collected to constitute one lifting mechanism 302.

  In the basic unit of the elevating mechanism 302, a table unit 503 is attached to a rotation drive shaft 502 that is rotated by a stepping motor 501.

  A three-dimensional model chip 209 is placed on the upper surface of the table portion 503 as in the above example. In FIG. 5, the three-dimensional model chip 209 is formed by laminating a hollow semi-cylinder to the left and right to form one three-dimensional model chip 209. In FIG. 5, the hollow semi-cylinder on one side before bonding is illustrated. ing. Although not shown, the three-dimensional model chip 209 moves up and down so as to protrude or retract from the opening 210 of the presentation unit plate 211, which is the same as the above example.

  A nut 504 is fixed to the bottom of the table portion 503. A screw thread and a screw groove are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary drive shaft 502 (not shown), and the nut 504 and the rotary drive shaft 502 are screwed together.

  The table portion 503 is regulated so as not to rotate as the rotation drive shaft 502 rotates. For example, a guide rail may be provided as in the above-described example to restrict the rotation of the table portion 503 (the vertical movement is not restricted), or it can slide on the inner wall of the game machine 100 or the like. The rotation of the table portion 503 may be regulated (the vertical movement is not regulated).

  By rotating the rotation drive shaft 502, the table portion 503 is screwed or screwed out. That is, by controlling the rotational drive of the stepping motor 501, the elevation of the table portion 503, that is, the three-dimensional model chip 209 placed thereon can be controlled.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example in which the lifting mechanism 302 is configured using a plurality of the above basic units. In the example of the elevating mechanism 302, it is composed of a row of five basic units on which one 3D model chip 209 is placed and a row of 5 basic units on which one 3D model chip 209 is placed. Since the basic unit has the stepping motor 501, it is possible to control the elevation of the three-dimensional model chip 209 independently for each basic unit.

  Therefore, when the lifting mechanism 302 having such a configuration is used, not only the lifting / lowering of the three-dimensional model chip 209 is used for displaying the possessed credit value, but also other displays, for example, the player of the player terminal wins a big victory. When it is obtained, it is also possible to perform an operation to produce such effects as raising and lowering the three-dimensional model chip 209 from right to left or from left to right like a wave swell.

Returning to FIG. 3, the description of the schematic configuration of the game machine 100 will be continued.
The player terminal 101 is connected to the light source unit 303 and controls the light emission operation of the light source unit 303. The light source unit 303 is a circuit having a light source such as a plurality of LEDs, and functions as a light source capable of changing different colors (for example, red, blue, green, white, etc.) and luminance. The light emitted from the light source unit 303 is guided by the acrylic panel 207 and emitted outside the game machine 100, particularly in a direction visually recognized by the player.

[2. Example of main controller configuration]
Next, a configuration example of the main control unit 301 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the game machine 100 centered on the main control unit 101.

  The main control unit 301 basically includes a CPU 701, a RAM 702, a ROM 703, and a microcomputer 705 including a bus 704 for performing data transfer between them. The CPU 701 includes a ROM 703 and a RAM 702. Connection is made via a bus 704. The ROM 703 stores various programs, data tables, and the like for performing processing necessary for control of the game machine 100. The RAM 703 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 701.

  The microcomputer 705, more specifically, the CPU 701 is connected to the image processing circuit 707 via the I / O interface 706, and the image processing circuit 707 is connected to the front display 104 and controls driving of the front display.

  The image processing circuit 707 includes a program ROM, an image ROM, an image control CPU, a work RAM, a VDP (video display processor), a video RAM, and the like. The program ROM stores an image control program related to display on the front display 104 and various selection tables. The image ROM stores dot data for forming an image such as dot data for forming an image on the front display 104, for example. Also, the image control CPU follows the parameters set by the CPU 701 and follows the image control program stored in advance in the program ROM, and displays the image to be displayed on the front display 104 from the dot data stored in advance in the image ROM. Make a decision. The work RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU. The VDP generates image data corresponding to display contents determined by the image control CPU and outputs the image data to the front display 104. The video RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed with VDP.

  Further, the microcomputer 705, more specifically the CPU 701, is connected to a speaker 105 via an audio circuit 708, and the speaker 105 performs various sound effects when performing various effects based on an output signal from the audio circuit 708. BGM or the like is generated.

  Further, the microcomputer 705, more specifically, the CPU 701, is connected to the lamp 106 and the LED 107 via the lamp driving circuit 709. A large number of the lamps 106 and the LEDs 107 are arranged on the front surface of the game machine 100 and are controlled to be turned on by a lamp driving circuit based on a driving signal from the CPU 701 when performing various effects.

  Further, the microcomputer 705, more specifically the CPU 701, is connected to each player terminal 101 via a communication interface 710, so that bidirectional communication between the CPU 701 and the player terminal 101 can be performed. The CPU 701 can send and receive commands and send and receive requests to and from each player terminal 101 via the communication interface 710, and the main control unit 301 and the player terminal 101 jointly control the progress of the game.

[3. Example of player terminal configuration]
Next, a configuration example of the player terminal 101 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing a control system of the player terminal 101.
The player terminal 101 basically includes a microcomputer 805 including a CPU 801, a RAM 802, a ROM 803, and a bus 804 for transferring data between them. The CPU 801 includes a ROM 803 and a RAM 802 as a bus. 804 is connected. The ROM 803 stores various programs, data tables, and the like for performing processing necessary for control of the player terminal 101, for example, operation control of the lifting mechanism 302, lighting on / off control of the light source unit 303, and the like. The RAM 803 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 801.

  The microcomputer 805, more specifically the CPU 801, is connected to the liquid crystal panel drive circuit 807 via the I / O interface 806, and the liquid crystal panel drive circuit 807 is connected to the liquid crystal display 201 to control driving of the liquid crystal display 201. To do.

  Further, the microcomputer 805, more specifically, the CPU 801 is connected to the touch panel drive circuit 808 via the I / O interface 806, and the touch panel drive circuit 808 outputs coordinate data of the contact position on the touch panel 202.

  A hopper 814 is connected to the microcomputer 805, more specifically to the CPU 801, via a hopper drive circuit 809. When a driving signal is output from the CPU 801 to the hopper driving circuit 809, the hopper 814 pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin payout exit 206. Further, a coin detection unit 815 is connected to the CPU 801 via a payout completion signal circuit 810. The coin detection unit 815 is disposed inside the coin payout exit 206. When it is detected that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout exit 206, a coin payout detection signal is issued from the coin detection unit 815. Based on this, the payout completion signal circuit 810 outputs a payout completion signal to the CPU 801.

  Further, the microcomputer 805, more specifically, the CPU 801 is connected to a motor drive circuit 811 that rotationally drives a stepping motor 401 (or 501) for driving the lifting mechanism 302. When a motor drive signal is output from the CPU 801 to the motor drive circuit 811, the stepping motor 401 (or 501) is rotationally driven by the motor drive circuit 811. As a result, the elevating mechanism 302 operates, and the elevating operation of the three-dimensional model chip 209 is performed.

  Further, the microcomputer 805, more specifically the CPU 801, is connected to an LED drive circuit 812 for driving the light source unit 303. In this embodiment, the light source unit 303 includes a plurality of LEDs, and the LED drive circuit 812 responds to the LED drive command from the CPU 801 with respect to the LED that is the target of the drive command among all LEDs. Drive power. This makes it possible to perform LED on / off control in a desired manner under the control of the CPU 801.

  In the present embodiment, the light source unit 303 includes five red LEDs, five blue LEDs, and five white LEDs, and the LED driving circuit 812 includes these five red LEDs. This is a circuit that can selectively supply power so that the five blue LEDs and the five white LEDs are turned on and off independently.

  Furthermore, the microcomputer 805, more specifically, the CPU 801 is connected to the main control unit 301 via the communication interface 813 so that bidirectional communication between the CPU 801 and the main control unit 301 can be performed. The CPU 801 can transmit / receive commands, requests, data, and the like to / from the main control unit 301 via the communication interface 814, and the main control unit 301 and the player terminal 101 cooperate to control the progress of the game.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram for explaining the function of the microcomputer 805 of the player terminal 101, and is a functional block diagram mainly related to display processing.
The microcomputer 805 includes a terminal-side game control unit 901, a credit value display control unit 902 corresponding to display control means, and a credit value storage unit 903.

  The terminal-side game control unit 901 receives player input via the touch panel drive circuit 808 and the button switch group, and notifies the main control unit 301 of the received player input. This input includes a betting object (for example, “Banker”, “Player”, or “Tie”), the number of bets, and the like.

  The credit value display control unit 902 controls the liquid crystal panel driving circuit 807 to display the possessed credit value on the liquid crystal display 201 of the player terminal 101. Here, the possessed credit value refers to a credit value that is the total amount of game values owned by the player using the player terminal 101 in the player terminal 101.

  The credit value display control unit 902 displays a state in which the acquired credit value, which is a game value acquired when the player wins the game, is added to the possessed credit, and displays the possessed credit value after the addition. Do things. This process is referred to as a credit value shift display process. In the credit value transition display process, the credit value display control unit 902 performs subtraction display for displaying that the acquired credit value is subtracted every moment, and the possessed credit value is increased every moment in conjunction with this subtraction display. Addition display to show how to go. The credit value display control unit 902 ends the credit value transition display process when the acquired credit value becomes 0 or the possessed credit value reaches the value after addition.

  The acquired credit value storage unit 903 stores the acquired credit value notified from the main control unit 301 to the terminal-side game control unit 901. When the credit value transition display process is completed, 0 is cleared and remains “0” until a new notification is sent from the main control unit 301 to the terminal-side game control unit 901.

  The possessed credit value storage unit 904 has a function of storing a possessed credit value. The possessed credit value increases as the acquired credit value is added, and also increases as the player inserts coins or bills. On the other hand, the possessed credit value decreases when the player makes a bet or the payout is executed by operating the PAYOUT button. These increases / decreases are performed by the terminal-side game control unit 901 calculating, and the terminal-side game control unit 901 updates the data as needed so that the possessed credit value after the increase / decrease is stored in the possessed credit value storage unit 904. .

  Next, an operation example of the credit value display control unit 902 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a credit value shift display process executed by the credit value display control unit 902.

  First, when the credit value shift display process is started, the credit value display control unit 902 refers to the acquired credit value stored in the acquired credit value storage unit 903 (S1001). Here, it is determined whether or not the stored acquired credit value is larger than a predetermined value (S1002). Here, the predetermined value corresponds to a large number of coins that the player can be proud of, for example, 20,000 (sheets) in this example.

  In S1002, when the acquired credit value is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value (S1002, No), the credit value display control unit 902 determines whether or not the player has selected “Winning Ride” (S1003). “Winning Ride” means that the acquired credit value is transferred to the bet of the next game as it is. In this case, even if the acquired credit value exceeds the upper limit (MAX BET) of the bet value, the terminal side game The control unit 901 and the main control unit 301 accept a bet corresponding to the acquired credit value as an appropriate bet, and continue the game. In addition, “Winning Ride” can be selected continuously, so that the player can use “Winning Ride” to obtain a large amount of coins. In the present embodiment, the game machine 100 adopting “Winning Ride” as a part of the game will be described. However, the present invention is limited to the case where “Winning Ride” is adopted as a part of the game. is not.

  If it is determined in S1003 that “Winning Ride” has been selected (S1003, Yes), the terminal-side game control unit 901 puts the acquired credit value 903 into the bet value (S1004). On the other hand, the credit value display control unit 902 does not perform display control and ends the credit value shift display process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1003 that “Winning Ride” has not been selected (S1003, No), the credit value display control unit 902 is a transition speed value that is a parameter that determines the fluctuation speed of the credit value addition display described above. Is set to a normal value (S1005). In this embodiment, the transition speed value is determined as the time taken for display to add 1 credit, and is, for example, 0.01 seconds / credit. When such a transition speed value is set, the time required to display and display 10,000 credits (add 10,000 credits to the possessed credit value) is 10,000 × 0.01 = 100 seconds.

  After the setting of the speed value (S1005), the credit value display control unit 902 executes a change display of the possessed credit value based on the transition speed value set to the normal value (S1007).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1002 that the acquired credit value exceeds the predetermined value (S1002, Yes), the transition speed value is set to a low speed value (S1006). The low speed value is a value that makes the transition speed slower than the normal value, and is, for example, 0.02 seconds / credit.

  After the setting of the speed value (S1007), the credit value display control unit 902 executes a change display of the possessed credit value based on the transition speed value set to the low speed value (S1007).

  Take an example. When the predetermined value is 20,000 and the acquired credit value is 20,000, the transition speed value is a normal value, and the time required for the transition display is 20,000 (credit) × 0.01 (seconds). / Credit) = 200 (seconds). On the other hand, when the acquired credit value is 20,001 exceeding the predetermined value, the transition speed value is a low speed value, and the time required for the transition display is 20,001 (credit) × 0.02 (second / credit) ≈400. (Seconds). In other words, when a large amount of coins exceeding the predetermined value is acquired, the credit value transition display speed is different from the normal speed (slower than the normal speed). You can appeal to other players that you have earned. A player who has acquired a large amount of game value can obtain a high level of satisfaction due to a sense of accomplishment or a sense of superiority over other players.

[4. Screen example]
Next, a screen example of the game machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 11 shows an example of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 201 of the player terminal 101. The screen example shown in FIG. 11 is a main bet screen, and each player uses the screen as an input interface, and performs various operations to advance the game by touching a touch panel 202 provided on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 201. .

  In the upper part of the screen, an appearance table area 1101 is generated. This outcome table area 1101 is an area for displaying which outcome has occurred in the past game (whether the game result is “Tie”, “Banker”, or “Player”). The player can predict the outcome of the next game by looking at the contents shown in this area 1101.

  Area buttons 1102 corresponding to three types of bets “Tie”, “Banker”, and “Player” are displayed on the lower left side of the appearance table area 1101. The player can make a betting target selection input by touching any one of the three area buttons 1102.

  Next to the area button 1102, a bet rate is displayed. When the game result matches the betting object selected by the player, that is, when the player wins the game, a value obtained by multiplying the gaming value (the number of coins) bet by the player by the bet magnification is set as the obtained credit value. Gain.

  A chip display area 1103 is provided on the right side of the bet magnification. In the chip display area 1103, an image of a chip corresponding to the gaming value (the number of coins) bet by the player is displayed, and an effect that enhances the sense of reality is performed.

  A plurality of bet buttons 1104 are displayed below the chip display area 1103. The player can input a desired bet value by appropriately touching the bet button 1104. In the example shown in the figure, values of “1”, “5”, “10”, “25”, and “100” are set in each bet button 1104, and the game value corresponding to the value set by one touch is shown. (Number of coins) is added to the bet value.

  Below the bet button 1104, an acquired credit value display area 1105 and a possessed credit value display area 1106 are provided. In the acquired credit value display area 1105 and the possessed credit value display area 1106, the values stored in the acquired credit value storage unit 903 and the possessed credit value storage unit 904 are displayed. In this embodiment, the credit value change display process (S1007) of the credit value transfer display process described above displays the numbers displayed in the acquired credit value display area 1105 and the possessed credit value display area 1106 in a variable manner. Done.

  FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the acquired credit value display area 1105 and the possessed credit value display area 1106. FIG. 12A shows the acquired credit value display area 1105 and the owned credit value display area 1106 immediately before the start of the variable display. Accordingly, the display contents (B) to (D) are displayed as time passes. (E) shows the acquired credit value display area 1105 and the possessed credit value display area 1106 at the end of the variable display after (D), that is, at the end of the credit value transfer display process. In (A) to (E), the downward arrow “↓” indicates that a change display is performed such that a drum having numbers 0 to 9 on its outer periphery is rotating. . As described above, the time during which the variable display is performed, that is, the time during which the display from (A) to (E) is performed is determined by the transition speed value, and the acquired credit value is predetermined as the transition speed value. It depends on whether or not the value is exceeded. In this example, when the acquired credit value exceeds a predetermined value, a low speed value that is a slower transition speed value than other cases is set, so that a longer time variation display is performed, and as a result, Thus, the advantages of the present invention can be obtained.

[5. Modifications, etc.]
(1) A condition for setting the transition speed value to a low speed value (see S1006) may be further set.
For example, even if the credit value display control unit 902 determines that the game has been won multiple times in succession or the BET value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the present embodiment is established. .

  (2) In the above embodiment, the credit value fluctuation display (see S1007) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 201 of the player terminal 101. However, the credit value fluctuation display processing may be displayed on the front display 104. Good. In this case, the microcomputer 705 of the main control unit 301 is changed so as to function as the credit value display control unit 902. With such a configuration, it is possible to appeal to other players to acquire a large amount of coins and to intensify the player's willingness to play.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the main control unit 301 and the player terminal 101 are stored in one game machine. However, the main control unit 301 is a game server, and the player terminal 101 can communicate with the game server. Even if the game server is connected to the game server and the player terminal via a communication network, and the game system is configured such that the player terminal and the game server, or the game terminals are remotely arranged, the present invention is established. .

  (4) In this embodiment, the transition speed change is controlled by the transition speed value. However, any other method may be used as long as the player can know the transition speed change. Even if this change is made, the present invention is established. For example, the time from the start to the end of the variable display can be selected from two types of normal time (eg, 3 seconds) and delay time (10 seconds), and the credit value display control unit 902 According to (for example, the acquired credit value exceeds a predetermined value), either the normal time (for example, 3 seconds) or the delay time (10 seconds) is selected, and the credit value fluctuation display process (S1007) is performed. The present invention is also established as a configuration to be performed.

External perspective view of game machine Perspective view of player terminal Block diagram showing the control system of the game machine A perspective view showing an example of a lifting mechanism A perspective view showing another example of a lifting mechanism A perspective view showing another example of a lifting mechanism Functional block diagram showing a configuration example of the main control unit Functional block diagram showing a configuration example of a player terminal Functional block diagram of microcomputer of player terminal Flow chart showing an example of credit value transfer display processing The figure which shows the example of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display of a player terminal (A) to (E) are diagrams showing a state of a series of variable displays for an acquired credit value display area and a possessed credit value display area.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine 101 ... Player terminal 209 ... Solid model chip 902 ... Credit value display control part 903 ... Acquired credit value memory | storage part 1105 ... Acquired credit value display area 1106 ... Owned credit value display area

Claims (4)

When the player wins the game, a game machine that determines an acquired game value that is a game value to be paid according to the content of the victory, and adds the determined acquired game value to a possessed game value that is a game value possessed by the player In
A display means for performing a game value transition display for displaying a state in which the acquired game value is transferred to the possessed game value;
Display control means for setting the speed of the game value transition display to either the first speed or the second speed slower than the first speed according to the value of the acquired game value. A game machine characterized by that.   The display control means sets the speed of the game value transition display to the second speed when the value of the acquired game value satisfies a predetermined condition and the player has won a predetermined number of games continuously. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is set as follows.   The display control means sets the speed of the game value transition display to the second speed when the value of the acquired game value satisfies a predetermined condition and the value of the betted game value satisfies a predetermined condition. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is set to a size.   The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display means is a display device arranged at a position where a plurality of players using the game machine can view simultaneously.

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