JP2008023164A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus for paying game value dividends such as tokens or the like and capable of managing a pay-out ratio even in games influenced by the capability of a player such as intelligence or knowledge. <P>SOLUTION: A token game station 10 starts a normal game on the condition that tokens are input, and performs games including quiz games in grids of a virtually drawn Sugoroku (Japanese backgammon) along a Sugoroku board one after another. When it executes a quiz game, problem data is selected by lottery from those classified into a plurality of difficulty levels based on a pay-out ratio, and a problem is given to the player based on the selected problem data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  In recent years, a game device that executes a predetermined game when a game value such as a medal is inserted and pays out a game value according to the game result, a jackpot or the like at a certain ratio among the bet medals Many people enjoy a medal game device that collects medals for big hits and pays out stored medals at once when a specific condition is met (for example, when a specific role is played) .

  Conventionally, in a medal game device that performs such a jackpot or the like, there is known a device that manages a payout rate so as to prevent a player from excessively paying out medals while increasing a player's game motivation.

In particular, recently, in order to improve the interest of the medal game device, there has been known a game device that controls the payout rate while increasing the part of the game that the player can actively participate in the game. (For example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-68221 A

  However, in the above-described medal game device, if the player's involvement in the game is significantly increased, the medal acquisition depends on the player's ability, and thus the management of the payout rate becomes difficult. , There is a limit to what can be involved with the player. In particular, it is difficult to apply to such a medal game device in a game that directly relates to the player's ability such as the player's intelligence or skill.

  Moreover, even if a game that depends on the player's ability itself is applied to a medal game, the player can be given various selection rights regarding the game to expand the degree of freedom of the game and introduce a jackpot game. However, it is considered difficult to manage the payout rate.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to influence a player's ability such as intelligence and knowledge in a game device that pays out a game value such as a medal. An object of the present invention is to provide a game device capable of managing a payout rate even if the game is played.

  (1) In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention starts a quiz game in which a question is given on condition that a game value is input, and pays the game value to a player based on whether the question is correct. A game device that executes a unit game to be issued, and storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of question data for giving a question of the question of the quiz game to the player and having different difficulty levels of the question; A lottery means for lottery of problem data to be used when giving a question to the player based on a predetermined condition from the stored problem data, and a question of the quiz game to the player based on the lottery of the problem data. Questioning means for giving questions, receiving means for receiving an answer from the player when the question of the quiz game is given to the player, and the receiving A determination means for performing correct / incorrect determination on the question of the questioned quiz game based on the answered answer, a payout means for paying out the game value based on the correct / incorrect determination, and the number of game values already input Payout rate totaling means for totaling the payout rate of the game value based on the number of input and the number of payouts indicating the number of game values paid out, and the lottery means as the predetermined condition The system has a configuration in which problem data to be used when a question is given based on the payout rate is selected.

  In the present invention, the “difficulty level of problem” is a parameter set in the problem data. For example, in the setting values determined in advance for each problem and stored in the storage unit, each game device or a plurality of game devices. It can be set to a value corresponding to the correct answer rate of the player for the question calculated by aggregation. Here, the predetermined setting value may be a value corresponding to an assumed correct answer rate, or when executing a quiz game for selecting a correct answer from a plurality of options, a value corresponding to the number of options Also good. For example, a setting value corresponding to a higher difficulty level may be set for a problem in which a correct answer is selected from three options than in a problem in which a correct answer is selected from two options.

  According to this configuration, the present invention can total the payout rate of the game value based on the unit game that has already been executed, and can draw lots of problem data to be used when a question is given based on the totaled payout rate.

  Therefore, for example, the present invention increases the possibility that a problem with a high degree of difficulty will be given if the number of game value payouts has been large so far, and a problem with a high degree of difficulty will be given if the number of inputs is large. The difficulty level of problem data to be presented can be adjusted, for example, by reducing the possibility of being played, so the payout rate can be managed even for unit games that reflect the player's ability such as the player's intelligence and knowledge. can do.

  (2) In addition, the present invention is a case where a plurality of questions are given during the unit game, and when the unit game can be executed until a predetermined number of mistakes are made by the player, the lottery When the means performs the lottery of the problem data, the lottery including the presence or absence of the problem data is selected, and an item for changing the number of times the erroneous answer can be made during the unit game is won with a certain probability have.

  With this configuration, the present invention draws lots including the presence / absence of question data, and if an item for changing the number of erroneous answers during the unit game is won with a certain probability, Regardless of whether it is correct or not, the end condition of the unit game can be adjusted, so that the payout rate can be more reliably managed.

  (3) Further, according to the present invention, when a plurality of problems are given during the unit game, and when a game value is input and paid out for each unit game, based on the instruction of the player Control each unit game by setting a condition relating to the execution of the unit game of at least one of the end condition, the number of questions to be asked, the degree of difficulty, the number of input of the game value or the number of payout of the game value And a unit game control means.

  With this configuration, the present invention allows the end condition such as the number of times that a mistake can be made during a unit game, the number of questions to be asked during a unit game, the difficulty level thereof, and the number of game values to be input based on a player instruction. Alternatively, each unit game can be controlled by setting a condition relating to the execution of at least one unit game of the game value payout number.

  Therefore, the present invention can give the player the right to determine each element of the game, such as the player's game time, the number of game values owned or the risk of paying out the game value, thereby improving the player's interest in the game In addition, even if the player is given the right to determine each element of the game, the payout rate can be managed accurately by drawing lots of problem data to be used based on the aggregated payout rate. Can do.

  (4) Further, in the present invention, the predetermined ratio of the input game value is accumulated as a resource, and the accumulated game value is paid out as the special reward based on a predetermined condition. A special game control means for controlling a special game different from the game, wherein the special game control means controls a plurality of the special games having different game value payout numbers as the special reward; and the special game Is executed, the type of the special game is determined based on at least one of the difficulty level of the unit game and the number of unit games already executed by the player.

  With this configuration, the present invention has already achieved a special game such as a jackpot that has a large number of payouts or a special game that suppresses a significant decrease in the number of game values that have been acquired although the number of payouts is small. A plurality of special games having different game value payout numbers as special rewards can be controlled based on the difficulty level of the unit game specified and executed by the player and the number of unit games.

  Therefore, the present invention can advance the game based on the player's strategy such as selection of a special game such as a jackpot and how to advance the unit game, and change the interest of the player by giving variations to the special game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game as a whole.

  (5) Further, according to the present invention, when the game value is a game medium having a certain shape, the payout unit releases the game value to a storage area in which the game value is stored based on the correctness determination. Means and a pusher plate that reciprocates while sliding toward a payout opening provided at one end of the storage area in the storage area.

  With this configuration, the game medium has a physical shape, and the pusher plate reciprocates while sliding in the storage area. When game media is released to the area, depending on the accumulation status of the game medium in the storage area, the game medium cannot be paid out, but even if there are few game media paid out to the storage area, Many game media can be paid out depending on the accumulation status of game media in the storage area.

  Therefore, in addition to adjusting the payout rate based on the problem data, the present invention can also adjust the payout rate based on the accumulation status of the game media in the storage area. Even if the medal game reflects the payout rate, the payout rate can be managed more accurately.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This embodiment described below does not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

  In the following description, a medal is used as the game value, but it is stored as data in other game media such as a game ball, coins circulated as money, or a storage medium such as an IC card or a magnetic card. Including points.

  Further, in the following description, a game value is inserted as a data in a storage medium inserted into the game device by a player, in addition to a medal or the like being physically inserted into the game device. The game value is read from the player, and the game value is received from the player in software by performing a writing process.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in a normal game executed with medals inserted, a game from the start of the game to reaching the goal is described as one game (unit game) based on an amazing board.

1. Outline of Game Device First, an outline of a game device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of an external configuration diagram of the game device according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus according to the present embodiment executes a predetermined quiz game when a game medium such as a medal is inserted, and a plurality of medal game stations 10 for paying out a game value according to the game result. And a display unit 50 that performs processing and display related to a special reward game in the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot game”).

  In the game device of the present embodiment, four medal game stations 10 (10a to 10d) and one display unit 50 are connected via the communication line 11.

  Each medal game station 10 according to the present embodiment is a game that is in each square cell along a gorgeous board (hereinafter referred to as a “Sugoroku board”) that is virtually drawn as an image on condition that a medal is inserted. A super game (hereinafter referred to as “normal game”) is executed, and a jackpot game is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the normal game.

  Each of the medal game stations 10 is a normal game in which each square of the game is based on the squares that are stopped based on the dice that are virtually swung by the player (that is, the identified squares). Each time a game that asks questions about intelligence or knowledge (hereinafter referred to as “quiz game”) or other games (hereinafter referred to as “mass game”) is executed, The medals are paid out when the goal is reached while making progress.

  Each medal game station 10 has a predetermined number of incorrect answers (number of incorrect answers) from the start of the game until reaching the goal (that is, until the game is cleared) or before reaching the goal. The game is managed as a unit game until the game ends (that is, until the game is over).

  In particular, each medal game station 10 is calculated based on the number of medals inserted and paid out in a unit game that has already been executed from among the problem data classified into a plurality of difficulty levels when a quiz game is executed. One question data is drawn on the basis of the payout rate, and a question is given to the player based on the drawn question data.

  In addition, each medal game station 10 pays, as a bonus game, a game or medal that changes the end condition that causes a game over of a normal game, such as a game that reduces or increases a predetermined number of incorrect answers, as a bonus. The game to be issued is executed.

  As described above, the medal game station 10 according to the present embodiment executes a superb game centered on a quiz game and, when performing the quiz game, totals a payout rate of game value based on the unit game that has already been executed. In addition, it is possible to draw lots of problem data to be used when a question is given based on the collected payout rate.

  That is, each medal game station 10 increases the possibility that a problem with a high degree of difficulty will be given when, for example, the number of medals paid out is large in a base game that has already been executed, and the number of medals inserted is large. In some cases, by adjusting the difficulty of the problem data that should be presented, such as by reducing the possibility of a problem with a high difficulty, controlling the game end conditions such as clearing the game and the medal payout based on it Therefore, the payout rate can be managed even for a medal game in which the player's ability such as the intelligence and knowledge of the player is reflected.

  In addition to the quiz game, each medal game station 10 is a game of a normal game such as a game for reducing the number of incorrect answers predetermined at the start of the game or a game for increasing the number of incorrect answers. Since it is also possible to select a square game that changes an over-terminating condition, it is possible to draw lots of problem data to be used when giving a question to a player, including whether or not there is a question.

  For this reason, each medal game station 10 can draw an item for changing the number of incorrect answers (number of incorrect answers) with a certain probability. The game end condition can be adjusted, and the payout rate can be more reliably managed.

  On the other hand, each medal game station 10 of the present embodiment is different in the degree of difficulty of the unit game, the number of multipliers (the number of medals to be paid out based on the number of medals inserted), etc., including the number of problems, based on the operation of the player. A game board is selected according to data set in advance as the selected board data (hereinafter referred to as “game board data”).

  Therefore, each medal game station 10 can give the player the right to determine each element of the game, such as the game time of the player, the number of game values owned or the risk of paying out the game value. Can be improved.

  However, since each medal game station 10 controls the payout of medals in the base game as described above, even if the player has the right to determine each element of the game, the payout rate is accurately set. It can be managed.

  On the other hand, when each medal game station 10 reaches the goal set on the sugoro board within a predetermined number of incorrect answers for each sugo board (that is, when the game is cleared), In addition to paying out the number of medals, a predetermined item is acquired, and a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot game”) is executed based on the type and number of the acquired items. Yes.

  In particular, each medal game station 10 of the present embodiment is configured to control the execution of two jackpot games of different types that pay out a predetermined number of medals as special rewards in conjunction with the display unit 50.

  In addition, each medal game station 10 determines the type of jackpot game based on the number and type of items (for example, crystals described later) acquired by the player executing the unit game.

  Specifically, each medal game station 10 according to the present embodiment questions a player until the end condition is satisfied by a laptable sugo board, and a jackpot game in which medals are paid out based on whether the answer is correct or not (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game). , “Ordinary jackpot game”) and a jackpot game in which a predetermined number of questions are given and medals are paid out based on the correct answer rate (hereinafter referred to as “special jackpot game”). To be executed.

  Therefore, each medal game station 10 of the present embodiment is a jackpot game, such as a special jackpot game with a large number of payouts or a normal jackpot game that suppresses a significant decrease in the number of medals that are earned although the number of payouts is small. It is possible to control a plurality of jackpot games having different medal payout numbers as special rewards based on the difficulty level and the number of unit games already specified and executed by the player.

  As a result, each medal game station 10 can advance the game based on the player's strategy, such as selection of a jackpot game and how to advance a unit game, and by giving variations to the jackpot game, Since the interest can be changed, the interest of the entire game can be improved.

  The display unit 50 has a display area 50a for displaying a predetermined image in each jackpot game. The display unit 50 of the present embodiment is formed in a tower shape so that the special reward that can be acquired by the player is displayed so that the player who plays at each medal game station 10 can see.

  That is, the display unit 50 displays the special reward in the jackpot game that can be acquired by the player as the number of medals, and the acquired special reward is displayed in real time based on the game result of the jackpot game performed at the medal game station 10. It is supposed to be displayed.

  On the other hand, the display unit 50 performs a calculation of adding a predetermined ratio of the number of medals 30 inserted into each medal game station 10 every time the player inserts the medals 30, and also pays a special reward to the player. Has been accumulated as a source of funds.

  That is, the display unit 50 according to the present embodiment executes two different jackpot games at each medal game station 10. For example, if the predetermined ratio is 10% and 5%, 20 medals 30 are inserted. Then, two medals 30 and one medal 30 are accumulated as special reward resources, respectively, and correspond to each jackpot game.

2. External Configuration of Medal Game Station Next, an external configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of an external view of the medal game station in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the medal game station 10 performs a base game and a jackpot game, and has a display 42 having a touch panel screen in the upper front portion of the housing 12.

  In addition, the medal game station 10 can perform various operation inputs related to player operations while displaying various images related to the game played in the medal game station 10.

  In the medal game station 10, an operation unit 20 is provided approximately in front of the casing 12 in the vertical direction. The operation unit 20 is provided with a medal slot 22 for storing a medal slot 22 and a medal 30. A payout port 24 for paying out the medal 30 in the housing 12 to the medal storage unit 25 is provided on the front surface of the housing 12 so as to be adjacent to the upper part of the operation unit 20.

  In addition, the medal game station 10 detects the number of inserted coins when a medal is inserted, performs various controls based on the detected number of coins, and if there are medals to be paid out after completion of various games, A medal payout hopper (not shown) installed in the body 12 is paid out as a reward from the payout port 24 and stored in the medal storage unit 25.

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

3. 3. Circuit Configuration of Game Device 3.1 Circuit Configuration of Medal Game Station Next, the circuit configuration (functional block) of the medal game station and the display unit of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram of the medal game station and the display unit in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment includes an inserted medal detection unit 23, a medal payout unit 37, a display 42, a touch panel 43, a processing unit 70, a storage unit 44, and information storage. The medium 46 and the sound output unit 48 are included at least.

  The storage unit 44 serves as a work area for the processing unit 70 and the like, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM. In particular, the storage unit 44 of the present embodiment stores a tremendous board data group related to a superb board used for a normal game and a problem data group used when a quiz game is executed.

  In particular, in the storage unit 44, as the board data group, the board data stored in a plurality of different types in which the number and arrangement of the cells and the game content of each cell are set is stored.

  For example, each sugoroku board data includes the number of enormous squares, the difficulty level (or difficulty level range) of the question data to be presented, and until the game is cleared (until the goal is reached) (D) adjusting the number of incorrect answers (hereinafter referred to as “number of incorrect answers”) that the player can answer incorrectly and the number of incorrect answers (hereinafter also referred to as “number of incorrect answers”) during execution. Data relating to each condition such as the position and number of squares in the item for the item, the type of item that can be acquired when the game is cleared, and the number of medals to be paid out are included.

  In addition, the storage unit 44 includes a plurality of pieces of question data relating to various genres for each difficulty level using the correct answer rate calculated in advance as a question data group. A problem data group used for a game (hereinafter referred to as a “surprising problem data group”) and a plurality of problem data relating to various difficulty levels for each genre, and a problem data group used for a quiz game in a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “question data group” , “Jackpot problem data group”).

  For example, each question data in each question data group includes image data for giving a question, data for making a correct / incorrect determination on the answer of the player, and data on items or medals provided to the player when the answer is given , Data on questions and answers to questions.

  It should be noted that the superb data or problem data of this embodiment is added, changed, or updated by a server device (not shown) via the communication unit 49.

  The information storage medium 46 (a computer-readable storage medium) stores information such as programs and data, and functions thereof are hardware such as a hard disk, a memory (ROM), and an optical disk (CD, DVD). realizable.

  Based on the information stored in the information storage medium 46, the processing unit 70 performs various processes of the present invention (the present embodiment). That is, the information storage medium 46 stores information (program or data) for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 70).

  The information storage medium 46 stores a random number table 46a as a data table group. The random number table group 46a stores a plurality of random number tables corresponding to various lotteries. Each random number table includes a processing unit. A random number used when the lottery means 76 of the 70 performs the lottery process is stored.

  Part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 46 is transferred to the storage unit 44 when the system is powered on. The information stored in the information storage medium 46 includes program code, image data, sound data, display object shape data, table data, list data, and processing of the present embodiment for performing the processing of the present embodiment. It includes at least one of information for instructing, information for performing processing in accordance with the instruction, and the like.

  The inserted medal detector 23 detects the medal 30 inserted into the medal slot 22, and this function can be realized by various sensors.

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

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

  The touch panel 43 is provided over the entire display area of the display 42, and when the player touches the display 42, the touched display area is detected.

  Specifically, the touch panel 43 detects that a predetermined display area is touched by the pressure-sensitive method when the operation instruction information designated by the player is displayed on the display 42, and is detected. Information indicating the position is output to the processing unit 70 described later as position data.

  The processing unit 70 recognizes the player's operation instruction by associating the operation instruction information displayed in the display area with the position data.

  The sound output unit 48 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker.

  The communication unit 49 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other image generation system), and functions thereof include hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, It can be realized by a program.

  The processing unit 70 performs various processing such as control of the entire system, instruction instruction to each block in the system, game processing, image processing, sound processing, medal control processing, etc. It can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a given program (game program).

  The processing unit 70 includes a communication control unit 72, a normal game control unit 74, a problem determination unit 76, a payout totaling unit 78, a jackpot game control unit 80, a payout control unit 82, an image generation unit 84, and a sound generation unit 85. Including.

  The communication control means 72 performs processing for transmitting various information of the medal game station 10 to the display unit 50 and processing for receiving various information of the display unit 50.

  Specifically, the communication control unit 72 performs a process for transmitting a detection signal from the inserted medal detection unit 23, information about the jackpot game in the jackpot game control unit 80, and the like to the display unit 50.

  The normal game control means 74 controls the execution of the normal game based on the board data. In particular, the normal game control means 74 includes initial settings of various items used in the normal game and settings of each square, dice management based on the player's operation, control of the quiz game and square game, and items acquired by the player Various game processes related to the normal game such as management of medals and payout control of medals are performed.

  In particular, the normal game control means 74 controls the quiz game, as will be described later, asking questions based on question data selected by lottery, accepting player answers, judging correct / incorrect based on player answers, and correct answer items. Execute acquisition control and change setting of termination condition at incorrect answer.

  Further, the normal game control means 74 performs a process for shifting from the quiz game to the jackpot game. Specifically, the normal game control means 74, when the goal of the board is reached, is based on the type and number of items (for example, crystals) already acquired and the type of items acquired this time. Whether or not it is possible to shift to a pot game is presented, and when the player is instructed to shift to the jackpot game, the quiz game is shifted to any one jackpot game.

  The problem determining means 76 is based on the payout rate calculated by the payout counting means 78 (hereinafter referred to as “calculated payout rate”) when the square of the quiz game set on the board is specified. Thus, a lottery process for drawing one piece of problem data using the acquired random number and the random number table group 92a is executed.

  Specifically, the problem determination means 76 compares a pre-defined payout rate (hereinafter referred to as “reference payout rate”) with a calculated payout rate, and if the calculated payout rate is lower than the reference payout rate. In addition to performing a lottery process using a random number table that increases the probability that problem data with a low difficulty level will win, the probability that problem data with a high difficulty level will win if the calculated payout rate is higher than the reference payout rate A lottery process is performed using a random number table that increases

  In the present embodiment, the random number table to be used is determined based on the ratio between the reference payout rate and the calculated payout rate. Random numbers include those generated by hardware and software, and because there are irregularities in the acquisition form such as the counter value of the timing when the player inserts the medal 30, pseudo-scientific That can be handled in the same way as randomly defined random numbers.

  The payout counting means 78 calculates the payout rate in the base game before the unit game of each base game is started, and updates the calculated payout rate each time the payout rate is calculated. And hold.

  That is, the payout counting means 78 totals the payout rate based on the number of medals paid out in the normal game including the square game and the number of medals already inserted by the player before the start of the unit game. Update its value.

  The jackpot game control means 80 sets and manages the game end conditions in the normal jackpot game and the special jackpot game, questions based on the topic data, acceptance of the player's answer, correct / incorrect judgment based on the player's answer, and the game Processing related to the jackpot game, such as calculation of the number of medals to be paid out when is completed.

  The payout control means 82 controls the operation of the medal payout section 37 based on the game result in the normal game control means 74 or based on the instructions from the jackpot game means 80 and the display unit 50 and is determined. A process for paying out the number of medals is performed.

  The image generation unit 84 generates various game images based on instructions from the normal game control unit 78 and the jackpot game control unit 80 or a program stored in the information storage medium 46 and outputs the generated game images to the display 42. . In particular, the image generation means 84 corresponding to the present owner position generates various game images as the normal game or the jackpot game progresses.

  The sound generation means 85 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, such as instructions from the normal game control means 78 and the jackpot game control means 80. BGM, sound effects Or a game sound such as voice is generated and output to the sound output unit 192.

3.2 Circuit Configuration of Display Unit The display unit 50 includes at least a jackpot display control unit 52, a processing unit 700, and a display unit 52 having a display area 50a.

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

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

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

  The accumulation resource management means 88 performs a process for accumulating a predetermined percentage of the number of inserted medals 30 as a special reward resource for paying out a special reward for different jackpot games.

  Specifically, the accumulated resource management unit 88 normally sets a predetermined ratio of the number of inserted medals 30 based on the detection signal of the inserted medal detection unit 23 acquired from each medal game station 10 via the communication control unit 72. In addition to performing calculations for the jackpot game and the special jackpot game, processing for calculating the special reward resources is performed.

  The jackpot display control means 90 executes the process for displaying the accumulated special reward resources as the number of medals on the display unit 52 and when the jackpot game is executed in each medal game station 10. A process for displaying a display related to the jackpot game on the display unit 52 and a process for displaying the results of each player on the display unit 52 are performed.

  Further, the jackpot display control means 90 controls the display unit 52 so as to switch each display based on each process or to display on a plurality of screens.

  The display unit 52 has a display area 50a and outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display.

4). 4. Method of the Present Embodiment 4.1 Normal Game 4.1.1 Setting of Normal Game Next, a super game board for a normal game executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an example of a super game board for a normal game executed in the medal game station of this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the medal game station of the present embodiment plays a normal game based on a superb board that defines the position and number of squares or the contents thereof, the number of beds of medals and the type of crystals to be acquired. It has become.

  This medal game station has tremendous board data regarding each sugoroku board to be displayed as an image or to execute a normal game, and one sugoroku board is selected from a plurality of sugoroku boards based on the number of inserted medals. To let the player select it.

  For example, in this embodiment, when the number of inserted medals is “5”, the board A can be selected, and when the number of inserted medals is “10”, the board B is selected. It becomes possible. Further, when the number of inserted medals is “15”, the board C can be selected.

  It should be noted that the types of items (for example, crystals) related to the challenge right of the jackpot game that can be acquired when the goal is reached by this amazing board and the number of medals to be paid out are different for each amazing board.

  In the medal game station according to the present embodiment, when a player has selected one sugoroku board, the squares are arranged from the start point to the goal point based on the sugoroku board data of the selected sugoroku board. A square of a quiz game that questions intellectual and knowledge problems and a square that executes various square games (including a “bomb” square described later) are set.

  In particular, in the medal game station of the present embodiment, as the squares of the quiz game, the squares where the problem data is drawn and questions are set and the high-level questions are set are set.

  More specifically, the medal game station executes a lottery of question data based on the payout rate and issues a question based on the lottery question data, as will be described later. A quiz game to be set.

  The medal game station determines one problem data from the problem data group of the maximum difficulty level without using the payout rate when the square of the high level problem is specified, and the determination A game for setting a question is set based on the set question data.

  On the other hand, the medal game station of this embodiment is a square game for acquiring “life” indicating the number of incorrect answers, that is, the number of questions that can be answered erroneously before reaching the goal. Normally, such as a game or a “bomb” that forces one “life” to disappear (ie, a punishment game that causes the “life” to disappear without a problem being asked and the player not answering) A game that adjusts the number of incorrect answers (number of incorrect answers) that is the game end condition during unit game of the game, a game for acquiring medals separately from clearing the game, and a normal game or jackpot game A game for acquiring items that can be used for execution is set.

  On the other hand, each medal game station of this embodiment sets “life” as an initial value based on the board game data, and when it reaches the goal, it pays out the number of medals and jackpot games such as crystals. Items related to the challenge right are set.

  As will be described later, this “crystal” is different based on the type of board, and when a predetermined number of crystals are obtained for a predetermined number, the jackpot is selected based on the type of crystal. It is used to determine whether a game can be selected.

  In the medal game station of the present embodiment, various elements relating to the normal game are set, and when the normal game is started, each game process such as progress control and medal management is executed.

  That is, when the specified square indicates a quiz game, the medal game station performs lots of problem data and executes various processes associated with the question as described later, and the specified square is displayed. When the eyes indicate a square game, the set square game is executed.

4.1.2 Lottery of problem data I (Lottery with dice)
Next, a lottery of problem data (lottery with dice) executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the medal game station of this embodiment, when the base game is started, in order to draw the question data including whether or not there is a question, the die is virtually swung based on the operation of the player. Yes.

  Specifically, in the medal game station of the present embodiment, the dice are swung by touching the dice displayed on the screen with the touch panel on the sugoroku board set as described above.

  Then, the medal game station is adapted to advance the square of the board from the start point to the goal point based on the eyes of the dice and specify the first square.

  For this reason, since the medal game station controls the dice by a program, there is no high-level quiz game square or a problem that is very likely to be incorrect (no player's answer) It is possible to draw lots of squares for which a punishment game for eliminating "life" is specified (regardless of the presence or absence of), and not only the problem data lottery in the regular quiz game, but also the game in the unit game of the regular game It is possible to draw a lottery element.

  In other words, this medal game station can also be drawn by dice, so there are a lot of punishment games that eliminate “life” without any problems and high-level quiz game squares By specifying the squares on the board and letting the game over while the normal game is running, or by arranging the squares, the difficulty level of each sugo board can be set .

  Therefore, the medal game station of the present embodiment can adjust the end condition of the unit game more easily than the correctness of the answer to the problem in the normal quiz game, so that the payout rate can be managed more reliably. It has become.

4.1.3 Lottery for problem data II (Lottery using a quiz game for normal problems)
Next, a lottery of problem data (lottery by a quiz game with a normal problem) executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a lottery of problem data (lottery by a quiz game with a normal problem) executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment.

  The medal game station of the present embodiment, when executing a normal question quiz game, wins each difficulty level based on the calculated payout rate from problem data classified into a plurality of difficulty levels. While changing the probability, one piece of question data is drawn out, and a question that asks the player for intelligence or knowledge is set based on the selected piece of question data.

  Specifically, the medal game station of this embodiment has a lottery probability determined for each difficulty level group based on the calculated payout rate when the square of the quiz game in question is identified. A random number table is selected, and based on the selected random number table and a random number generated according to a predetermined rule, one problem data is drawn out of all the problem data groups.

  In other words, in the medal game station of the present embodiment, when the square of the quiz game in the normal game is specified in the normal game, the calculated payout rate calculated before the unit game of the normal game is started and the reference The difference from the payout rate (for example, 50%) is calculated.

  Then, the medal game station is based on a plurality of random number tables associated with a predetermined threshold based on the calculated ratio so as to be the same as the reference payout when the next calculated payout rate is calculated. One random number table is set.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the medal game station of the present embodiment has a problem data group having a plurality of problem data of different genres for each of the four difficulty levels. A group is used to draw one problem data as follows.

  The quiz game question data group (A) is composed of questions with a correct answer rate of 15% or less, and the quiz game question data group (B) is composed of questions with the correct answer rate of 16% to 49%. It shall be. The quiz game question data group (C) is composed of questions with the correct answer rate of 50% to 79%, and the quiz game question data group (D) is composed of questions with the correct answer rate of 80% or more. And

  Further, each question data group is used for drawing by image data used for display on the display 42, question data used for setting a question, correct answer data used for correct / incorrect determination, and a specified random number table. It consists of a plurality of problem data with random numbers.

In the medal game station of the present embodiment, when the difference from the reference payout rate is calculated to be 10% larger based on the calculated payout rate, any one of the problem data belonging to each question data group has the following probability. A random number table for winning is set.
(1) 20% for the quiz game problem data group (A),
(2) 50% for the quiz game problem data group (B),
(3) 20% for the quiz game problem data group (C),
(4) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (D)

In addition, when the medal game station of the present embodiment is calculated that the difference from the reference payout rate is greater than 10% and less than 30% based on the calculated payout rate, any of the problem data groups belonging to each problem data group has the following probability. A random number table is set for winning one question data.
(1) 40% for the quiz game problem data group (A),
(2) 40% for the quiz game problem data group (B),
(3) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (C),
(4) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (D)

Furthermore, when the medal game station of the present embodiment is calculated that the difference from the reference payout rate is 30% or more based on the calculated payout rate, any one of the problem data groups belonging to each problem data group has the following probability. A random number table is set for the problem data to win.
(1) 50% for the quiz game problem data group (A),
(2) 30% for the quiz game problem data group (B),
(3) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (C),
(4) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (D)

On the other hand, contrary to the above, the medal game station of the present embodiment belongs to each problem data group with the following probability when the difference from the reference payout rate is calculated to be 10% smaller based on the calculated payout rate. A random number table for winning one of the problem data is set.
(1) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (A),
(2) 20% for the quiz game problem data group (B),
(3) 50% for the quiz game problem data group (C),
(4) About the quiz game problem data group (D) 20%

Further, when the medal game station of the present embodiment is calculated that the difference from the reference payout rate is 10% or more and less than 30% based on the calculated payout rate, any of the problem data groups belonging to each problem data group has the following probability. A random number table is set for winning one question data.
(1) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (A),
(2) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (B),
(3) 40% for the quiz game problem data group (C),
(4) 40% for the quiz game problem data group (D)

Furthermore, when the medal game station of the present embodiment is calculated that the difference from the reference payout rate is 30% smaller based on the calculated payout rate, any one of the problems belonging to each problem data group has the following probability: A random number table is set for winning data.
(1) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (A),
(2) 10% for the quiz game problem data group (B),
(3) 30% for the quiz game problem data group (C),
(4) About the quiz game problem data group (D) 50%

  Then, as described above, the medal game station of the present embodiment, when the random number table is set, based on the random number acquired based on a predetermined rule, one question from all the quiz game problem group data A lottery of data is performed, and a quiz game is executed for the player based on the selected problem data.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when a square that is determined to be a difficult problem (a square that is a high-level problem) is identified, the problem at the maximum difficulty level is determined. Although the data is determined, the problem data may be drawn by using a random number table and random numbers as described above.

  In this case, the ratio set for each problem data group in the random number table is used by changing the value so as to increase the difficulty level.

  As described above, the medal game station of the present embodiment has a high possibility that a problem with a high degree of difficulty will be given when the number of payouts is large, and a problem with a high degree of difficulty when the number of inputs is large. It is possible to adjust the difficulty level of the problem data to be asked, such as reducing the possibility of being asked, so even if it is a unit game that reflects the player's ability such as intelligence and knowledge, the payout rate can be reduced. It can be managed.

4.1.4 Execution of Quiz Game Next, other processes in the quiz game of the normal game executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the medal game station of the present embodiment, when a quiz game is executed and a question is given to the player based on the lottery question data, the player's answer to the question is received and the question data is used. The correctness / incorrectness of the accepted answer and the answer of the question that has been given is determined.

  At this time, if the player's answer is correct, the medal game station proceeds to obtain the items that can be used in the normal game and to pay out medals and further roll the dice. It comes to let you.

  Further, when the player's answer is incorrect, the medal game station eliminates one “life” and determines whether or not to end the normal game based on the remaining number of lives. If the normal game can still be continued, the dice are further swung to advance the grid.

  In other words, this medal game station provides an item that allows the player to reach the goal in a normal game when the player correctly answers the question that has been given, while if the player incorrectly answers the problem, the “life” "When one number is extinguished, and the remaining" life "number eventually becomes" 0 "and there is no" life "to disappear, the normal game ends (game over) It is supposed to let you.

4.2 Jackpot Game 4.2.1 Resource Accumulation Method Next, a resource accumulation method in the jackpot game of this embodiment will be described.

  The display unit of the present embodiment performs an operation of adding a predetermined ratio of the number of medals inserted into each medal game station for each jackpot game every time the player inserts medals. And is accumulated as a source of special rewards to be paid out to the players.

  For example, if the predetermined ratio is 30% as a normal jackpot, if 10 medals are inserted, 3 medals are accumulated as special reward resources, and if the predetermined ratio as a special jackpot is 10%, medals When 10 are inserted, one medal is accumulated as a special reward resource.

4.2.2 Selection of Jackpot Game by Crystal Next, the selection of the jackpot game executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between an example of crystals that can be acquired in the medal game station of the present embodiment and a jackpot.

  The medal game station of the present embodiment can give a player a jackpot game that challenges the jackpot based on the type and quantity of the item “crystal” acquired in the base game.

  For example, this medal game station displays the acquired “Crystal” for each type every time the normal game ends, and when a predetermined amount for a predetermined type “Crystal” is acquired, The player is prompted to select a normal jackpot game.

  The medal game station shifts to the normal jackpot game when the player instructs the start of the normal jackpot game. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, this medal game station collects four of crystal A, crystal B, or crystal C and executes a normal jackpot based on the type of the collected crystal according to the player's instructions. It is like that.

  In particular, the medal game station of the present embodiment is configured to execute an addition type jackpot game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out each time a player correctly answers a question that has been presented as a normal jackpot game. .

  At this time, the medal game station specifies the genre in the normal jackpot based on the type of crystal that has acquired a predetermined quantity. In the normal jackpot game, the genre is specified as the specified genre. The problem to which it belongs has been set.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the medal game station collects four crystals A and executes a normal jackpot, thereby executing a game in which a problem limited to a sports genre is given.

  On the other hand, when this medal game station acquires a predetermined quantity for all types of crystals (for example, when all of crystal A, crystal B, and crystal C to be acquired shown in FIG. 6 are acquired), a special jackpot game. It is supposed to prompt selection.

  The medal game station starts to execute the special jackpot game when the player instructs the start of the special jackpot game.

  In particular, this medal game station has a certain number of problems as a special jackpot game, and executes a subtractive jackpot game in which medals are paid out based on the correct answer rate.

4.2.3 Normal Jackpot Game Next, a normal jackpot game executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a normal jackpot game executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the medal game station of the present embodiment is composed of a quiz game and a square of a square game similar to the above-described normal game, and unlike the normal game, there is no goal, Based on only the end condition, the game is executed as soon as the game ends.

  In particular, the medal game station of the present embodiment is a board game dedicated to jackpot games, and is based on a board that has been arranged so that each square specified by the dice circulates. Is supposed to run.

  Also, this medal game station has a plurality of awesome boards, and a normal jackpot game based on the awesome boards of the selected normal jackpot game, for example, the awesome boards set for each genre (crystal). Is supposed to run.

  This medal game station is used to adjust the game end condition based on the sugoroku board data set for each sugoroku board, that is, the incorrect answer as the game end condition during the unit game of the normal game. Except for the squares for which the number of games to be adjusted is specified, as in the normal game, the quiz game for questions of intelligence and knowledge on each square and the squares for executing various square games are based on the board data. It comes to set eyes.

  In addition, the medal game station sets a goal for the square that has been specified once during the execution of the normal jackpot game, so that the normal jackpot game ends when the square is next specified. (That is, a bombing penalty game is set as an end condition).

  As a result, the medal game station is configured to end the normal jackpot game when the goal square is specified as the end condition. For this reason, this medal game station can change the fun of the game as a game different from the normal game by increasing the probability that the normal jackpot game will end every time the board wraps around the board. It has become.

  On the other hand, when the square of the quiz game is specified, the medal game station of the present embodiment draws problem data belonging to a specific genre, that is, a genre specified based on the type of crystal. Based on the selected problem data, the problem questions and correct / incorrect determination are made in the same way as the sugoroku data.

  In addition, when the correct answer is given to the problem, the medal game station pays out a predetermined number of medals determined based on the jackpot resources accumulated as described above, so In addition to setting a goal, if the problem is incorrect, the goal is simply set to the square. That is, in the normal jackpot game, unlike the normal game, the process of adjusting the game end condition is not executed even if the game is incorrect.

  On the other hand, when the square of the square game is specified, the medal game station of the present embodiment executes a game for acquiring medals and a normal game or a jackpot game as in the normal game. Various games such as a game for acquiring items that can be used at the time are executed.

  This medal game station sets a goal after executing the square game, like the quiz game.

  As described above, the medal game station according to the present embodiment is configured to execute an addition-type jackpot game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out every time a player correctly answers a question that has been presented. The number of medals to be acquired can be changed based on the grid for identifying the game to be played and the player's ability, and a game having a different game quality from the special jackpot game can be executed. Yes.

4.2.4 Special Jackpot Game Next, a special jackpot game executed in the medal game station of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a special jackpot game executed in the medal game station of this embodiment.

  The medal game station of the present embodiment questions a certain number (for example, 10 questions), and a predetermined number based on the funds for the special jackpot accumulated as described above based on the correct answer rate of the question. The medal is paid out.

  That is, when all the questions are answered correctly, the medal game station sets a predetermined percentage of all the medals set in advance with the special jackpot resources as the correct answer rate decreases. The number of medals is paid out.

  For example, this medals game station pays out 2000 medals when all 10 questions are correctly answered, 80% when 9 questions are correct, and 50% when 7 or more questions are correct. As the correct answer rate becomes lower, a predetermined number of medals are paid out with respect to the set number of medals.

  On the other hand, this medal game station uses quiz game question data for executing a special jackpot game, obtains information on the maximum number of medals to be paid out from the display unit, asks questions, accepts answers, determines correctness Game processing in a special jackpot game such as calculation of the number of medals to be paid out and transmission of display fixture information to the display unit is performed.

  In particular, this medal game station, as shown in FIG. 8, shows the choices of questions and correct answers, the number of questions being asked, the number of correct answers and incorrect answers, and medals to be paid out during the execution of the special jackpot game. Such as the number of cards, a process for presenting various information necessary for proceeding with the special jackpot game is performed.

  FIG. 8 shows a screen on which the question of the sixth question out of the ten questions asked in the special jackpot game is presented.

  In addition, the medal game station may randomly draw a problem data lot by using a random number from a special problem data group stored in advance, or for a normal game or a normal jackpot game. Alternatively, random numbers may be randomly drawn using random numbers from a group of problem data used in a random manner or by imposing certain conditions such as increasing the probability of problem data having a high difficulty level.

  As described above, the medal game station according to the present embodiment executes the subtraction type jackpot game that determines the number of medals to be paid out in the entire special jackpot game, and is acquired based only on the player's ability. The number of medals to be played can be changed, and a game having a different game quality from the normal jackpot game can be executed.

5. Process of this embodiment 5.1 Normal game Next, a detailed process example of the normal game in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. 9 and 10 are flowcharts showing detailed processing examples of the base game in the present embodiment.

  In the operation process below, a plurality of types of quiz board data and a plurality of problem data are stored in advance for each of four levels of difficulty level.

  First, when a player touches a predetermined area of the display or detects a normal game start instruction by game processing (step S1), it is detected that a predetermined medal has been inserted and can be selected based on the number of inserted medals. The eggplant board (type of crystal) is displayed on the display (step S2).

  Next, when it is detected that the player has touched a predetermined area of the display (step S3), initial settings such as grid arrangement and life settings are made based on the awesome board data of the awesome board designated in the area. (Step S4). At this time, the payout rate is calculated based on the number of medals inserted so far and the number of medals already paid out only in the base game.

  Next, when it is detected that the player touches the dice displayed on the display (step S5), the dice eyes are determined based on a predetermined process, and the determined dice eyes are displayed (step S6).

  Next, squares are identified based on the determined dice eyes (step S7), and it is determined whether or not the identified squares are the goal of the normal game (step S8). It is determined that the goal has been reached when the goal is specified by the dice eyes or when there are fewer squares to the goal than the dice eyes.

  At this time, if it is determined that the specified square is the goal of the base game, execution of the jackpot transition process is instructed (step S9), and this operation is terminated. Transition to processing. The details of the jackpot transition process and the jackpot game process will be described later.

  Next, in the process of step S9, when it is determined that the specified square is not the goal of the normal game, it is determined whether the game set in the specified square is a quiz game or a square game (step S10) If it is determined that the game is a square game, the process proceeds to step S11. If it is determined that the game is a quiz game, the process proceeds to step S13.

  Next, in the process of step S10, when it is determined that the game set in the specified square is a square game, the set square game is executed (step S11).

  In the process of step S11, as the set square game, a game for acquiring “life” indicating the number of questions that can be answered erroneously before reaching the goal is forcibly “ "Bomb" punishment game that kills one "life", a game to acquire medals separately from clearing the game, and items that can be used when executing a normal game or jackpot game The winning game is executed.

  Next, a predetermined game process performed in accordance with the execution of the square game is performed (step S12), and the process proceeds to step S5. In the process of step S12, a payout process for paying out a predetermined number of medals associated with the executed square game or an adjustment process for adjusting the number of incorrect answers is executed.

  Next, in the process of step S10, if it is determined that the game set in the specified square is a quiz game, the quiz game set as the normal quiz game or the high-level quiz game is set. The type is determined (step S13). At this time, when it is determined that the quiz game is a high level, the process proceeds to step S14, and when it is determined that the quiz game is a normal quiz game, the process proceeds to step S15.

  Next, when it is determined that the game is a high-level quiz game in the process of step S13, one piece of question data is drawn from the question data group having the maximum difficulty level based on the random number table and the random numbers acquired according to a predetermined rule ( The process proceeds to step S14) and step S17.

  Next, when it is determined in the process of step S13 that the game is a normal quiz game, a random number table is specified based on the reference payout rate and the calculated payout rate (step S15).

  Next, based on the specified random number table and random numbers acquired according to a predetermined rule, one problem data is drawn out of the problem data group at any difficulty level (step S16), and the process proceeds to step S16.

  Next, a question is given to the player based on the lottery question data, and various game processes relating to the question are executed (step S17).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the acceptance of the player is detected within a predetermined time after the question is set (step S18), and when it is determined that the acceptance of the player is detected within the predetermined time after the question is given. Shifts to the process of step S18, otherwise shifts to the process of step S21.

  Next, in the process of step S18, if it is determined that the acceptance of the player is detected within a predetermined time after the question is given, it is determined whether or not the accepted answer is correct (step S19). If it is determined that the answer is correct, a process for acquiring an item or a payout process for a predetermined number of medals is performed (step S20), and the process proceeds to step S5.

  Next, if it is determined in step S18 that the player's reception has not been detected within a predetermined time after the question is given, or if the received answer is determined to be an incorrect answer in step S19, It is determined whether or not the remaining number of “life” is “0” (step S21).

  At this time, if the remaining number of “life” is not “0” in the process of step S20, the number of “life” is eliminated (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S5. When the remaining number of “life” is determined to be “0”, this operation is terminated.

5.2 Jackpot Transition Process Next, a detailed processing example of the jackpot transition process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. 11 and 12 are flowcharts showing a detailed processing example of the jackpot transition processing in the present embodiment.

  In the following operation processing, a plurality of types of quiz board data and a plurality of problem data are stored in advance for each of four levels of difficulty level.

  First, when execution of the jackpot transition process is instructed (step S101), a payout process for paying out a predetermined number of medals is performed based on the board data of the normal game that has been finished by the last goal. The set crystal acquisition process is executed (step S102).

  At this time, a game image relating to the number of medals to be paid out and the acquired crystal is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not each jackpot game can be executed (step S103). If it is determined that none of the jackpot games can be executed, the process proceeds to step S104. If it is determined that the jackpot game can be executed, the process proceeds to step S109.

  Next, in the process of step S103, if it is determined that any jackpot game cannot be executed, a display process for inquiring the player whether to continue the quiz game (hereinafter referred to as “continuous selection display process”). ”Is executed, and the input is awaited (step S104).

  At this time, when the player's operation is detected (step S105), it is determined whether the player's operation continues the quiz game (step S106), and when it is determined that the quiz game is continuously executed by the player's operation. Gives an instruction to start a quiz game (step S107), and ends this operation.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that the quiz game is not continued, that is, the game is to be terminated, the current player's crystal and the number of acquired medals are stored (or the acquired medals are paid out). (Step S108)), this operation is terminated.

  Next, in the process of step S103, if it is determined that any jackpot game can be executed, the player selects any one of the selectable jackpot games or the jackpot game. Display processing (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot game selection display processing”) for inquiring the player whether or not to perform the game, and waits for the input (step S109).

  At this time, when an operation of the player is detected (step S110), it is determined whether to execute any jackpot game or not to execute the jackpot game (step S111). If it is determined in step S111 that no jackpot game is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S104.

  Next, in the process of step S111, when it is determined that the normal jackpot game is selected, the start of the normal jackpot game is instructed (step S112), and this operation is terminated.

  In the process of step S112, the type of jackpot game to be executed, that is, the genre specified by the crystal is also instructed. Further, when an instruction to start a normal jackpot game is given, the above-described normal jackpot game is executed.

  Further, when the normal jackpot game is finished, the process of step S104 is executed, and the player selects whether to continue the quiz game or finish the game, and follows the instruction.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111 that the special jackpot game has been selected, the process proceeds to a process for instructing the start of the special jackpot game (step S113) and ending this operation.

  When a special jackpot game start instruction is given, the above-mentioned special jackpot game is executed. Further, when the special jackpot game is finished, the process of step S104 is executed, and the player selects whether to continue the quiz game or finish the game, and follows the instruction.

6). Modified Example The medal game station of the present embodiment uses a calculated payout rate calculated based on the number of medals inserted and paid out in the base game, but paid out including each jackpot game. A calculated payout rate may be calculated based on the number of medals paid out, and a random table for a quiz game in the base game may be selected based on the calculated calculated payout rate.

  In the medal game of the present embodiment, a normal game is played as a unit game, and a quiz game is executed while the normal game is being executed. However, only a quiz game may be played as a unit game. .

  In this case, a single question may be given based on the insertion of medals, and if the answer is correct, a predetermined number of medals may be paid out, or a predetermined number of problems may be issued based on the insertion of medals. If all questions are answered correctly, or a predetermined number of medals may be paid out based on the correct answer rate.

  In this case, when the question is presented, problem data having a different difficulty level with a predetermined probability is selected based on the payout rate calculated before the start of the unit game, as described above. The random number table is selected as described above, and the problem data to be used when the questions are selected based on the selected random number table and the random numbers obtained by a predetermined rule are selected. However, in this case, resources may be accumulated when a medal is inserted, and each jackpot game may be played, or only one of the jackpot games may be played.

  In addition, the game device of the present embodiment is configured by a plurality of medal game stations and a display unit. However, the game device (hereinafter referred to as “medal game device”) has a configuration in which one medal game station and the display unit are integrated. ") May be configured.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, in the stand-alone medal game device 100, each functional block constituting the embodiment of FIG. 2 is realized by a single processing unit 7000.

  In FIG. 13, blocks having the same functions as the functional blocks constituting the embodiment of FIG. 2 are assigned the same numbers. FIG. 13 is an example of a block diagram of a main part in an embodiment in which the present invention is a stand-alone medal game device 100.

  In the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment, the medal 30 is paid out directly to the player based on the progress of the normal game or each special jackpot game. A game field 18 having a pusher plate 16 disposed therein is provided, and medals 30 to be paid out are temporarily stored in the game field 18 so that the medals 30 are finally paid out to the player by the reciprocating movement of the pusher plate 16. It may be.

  That is, in this case, the medal game station 10 can adjust the payout rate according to the medal accumulation state of the game field 18 including the pusher plate 16 in addition to the adjustment of the payout rate based on the problem data. Even in the case of a medal game that reflects the player's ability such as the player's intelligence and knowledge, the payout rate can be managed more accurately.

  For example, the medal game station 10 has each configuration as shown in FIGS. FIG. 14 is an external view of a modified example of the game station, and FIG. 15 is a schematic sectional view from the side surface direction of the medal game station. FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram of the medal game station and the display unit.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a payout hopper (not shown) for paying out medals installed in the case 12 based on the base game or each jackpot game is provided in the center of the case 12. A discharge port 36 through which medals 30 to be paid out are discharged is provided. A game field 18 for temporarily storing the medal 30 having the pusher plate 16 that reciprocates in the front-rear direction is provided at the lower end position of the discharge port 36.

  In addition, a touch panel 43 is disposed on the front surface of the housing 12, and a surface provided with the discharge port 36 (hereinafter referred to as “discharge port surface”) 36 a and a central portion of the touch panel 43 have a predetermined inclination. An angled half mirror 40 is provided. A display 42 is installed above the half mirror 40.

  The half mirror 43 is inclined downward by 45 °, for example, and reflects and displays the above-described various game images drawn by the display 42 in the direction of the player, and transmits through the half mirror 40 and the discharge port 36 and the game field. 18 is formed so as to be visible.

  Therefore, when the player visually recognizes the housing 12, it looks as if the game image of the display 42 is projected on the discharge port surface 36a, and the situation of medals in the game field 18 can also be visually recognized. .

  By having such a configuration, when the medal 30 is released onto the pusher plate 16 by the normal game or the jackpot game (that is, when paid as described above), the medal 30 is already accumulated on the pusher plate 16. The other medal 30 and the reciprocating movement of the pusher plate 16 cause the medal 30 to fall on the game field 18.

  When the medal 30 falls on the game field 18, the medal 30 is pushed out of the game field 18 by the medal 30 already deposited on the game field 18 and the reciprocating movement of the pusher plate 16. Yes.

  As a result, the pushed out medal 30 is paid out from the payout opening 24 via the guide guide 19 provided at the end of the game field 18 on the operation unit 20 side, and stored in the medal storage unit 25. It has become.

  On the other hand, the medal game station 10 includes functional blocks as shown in FIG. However, the above-described embodiment has the same configuration except for the pusher plate driving mechanism 120 controlled by the processing unit 70.

  The pusher plate drive mechanism 120 controls the pusher plate 16 to reciprocate between the front surface of the housing 12 and the discharge port surface 36a at a predetermined timing.

An example of the external appearance block diagram of the game device in one Embodiment. An example of the external view of the medal game station in one Embodiment. The functional block diagram of the medal game station and display unit in one Embodiment. An example of a super game board for a base game executed in the medal game station of an embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the lottery of the problem data (lottery by the quiz game of a normal problem) performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the relationship between the example of the crystal which can be acquired in the medal game station of one Embodiment, and a jackpot. The figure for demonstrating the normal jackpot game performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the special jackpot game performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. The flowchart (I) which shows the detailed process example of the normal game in one Embodiment. The flowchart (II) which shows the detailed process example of the place game in one Embodiment. The flowchart (I) which shows the detailed process example of the jackpot transfer process in one Embodiment. The flowchart (II) which shows the detailed process example of the jackpot transfer process in one Embodiment. The other example of the functional block diagram of a medal game station and a display unit. The external view of the modification of the medal game station in one Embodiment. The schematic sectional drawing from the side surface direction in the modification of a medal game station. The functional block diagram in the modification of a medal game station and a display unit.

Explanation of symbols

10 medal game stations, 30 medals, 42 displays,
43 touch panel, 44 storage unit, 46 information storage medium, 48 sound output unit,
49 communication unit, 50 display unit, 70/700/7000 processing unit,
72 communication control means, 74 normal game control means, 76 problem determination means,
78 payout rate calculation means, 80 jackpot game control means,
82 payout control means, 84 image generation means, 85 sound generation means, 86 communication control means,
88 accumulated resource management means, 90 jackpot display control means,
92 Special reward payment processing means

Claims (5)

A game device that starts a quiz game that questions a problem on condition that a game value is input, and executes a unit game that pays out the game value to a player based on whether the question is correct or not,
Storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of problem data for questioning the problem of the quiz game to the player and having different difficulty levels;
Lottery means for lottery of problem data to be used when giving a question to the player based on a predetermined condition from the stored problem data;
Questioning means for asking the player the question of the quiz game based on the lottery problem data;
Accepting means for accepting an answer from the player when the question of the quiz game is given to the player;
A determination means for performing a correct / incorrect determination on the question of the quiz game that is given based on the accepted answer;
Payout means for paying out the game value based on the correctness determination;
Payout rate totaling means for totalizing the payout rate of the game value based on the input number indicating the number of game values already input and the number of payouts indicating the number of game values paid out;
With
The game device, wherein the lottery means draws problem data to be used when a question is given based on the totaled payout rate as the predetermined condition. The game device according to claim 1,
When a plurality of questions are given during the unit game, and when the unit game can be executed until the player makes a predetermined number of wrong answers,
When the lottery means the lottery of the question data, the lottery including the presence / absence of the question data is lottery, and an item for changing the number of times the unit game can be erroneously answered with a certain probability is won. A game apparatus characterized by causing the game apparatus to play. The game device according to claim 1,
When a plurality of questions are given during the unit game, and when a game value is input and paid out for each unit game,
Based on the instruction from the player, a condition regarding the execution of the unit game is set, at least one of the end condition, the number of questions to be asked, the degree of difficulty, the number of input of the game value or the number of payout of the game value. The game apparatus further comprises unit game control means for controlling each unit game. The game device according to claim 3.
A special game control means for controlling a special game in which a predetermined percentage of the game value that has been input is accumulated as a resource, and the accumulated game value is paid out as the special reward based on a predetermined condition; In addition,
The special game control means controls a plurality of special games having different game value payout numbers as the special reward, and when executing the special game, the difficulty level of the unit game already executed by the player Alternatively, a game device that determines a type of the special game based on at least one of the number of unit games. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
When the gaming value is a gaming medium having a certain shape,
The payout means is
Release means for releasing the game value in a storage area based on the correctness determination,
A pusher plate that reciprocates while sliding toward a payout opening provided at one end of the storage area in the storage area;
A game apparatus comprising: