JP2008073367A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which allows players to enjoy a game by inflaming the sense of competition with other players. <P>SOLUTION: The game system 1 comprises: a server CPU 252 for controlling the execution of a common game, judging whether or not the number of game media stored in a common game medium number storage means exceeds a prescribed number, performing control to putout the game media by a dividend corresponding to a game result and selecting a game condition from a plurality of game conditions; a coin feed port 732 for feeding the game media; a server RAM 254 for storing the number of the game media by a prescribed ratio from the number of the fed game media; and a server ROM 256 for storing the plurality of game conditions in the common game. The server CPU 252 selects a prescribed game condition from the plurality of game conditions corresponding to the judged result of a common game medium number judgement means and executes the game by the selected prescribed game condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system, and more particularly to a gaming system performed by a plurality of players.

  Conventionally, in a game system in which a plurality of players each insert a game medium such as a medal and perform a common game such as a horse racing game, each player makes a predetermined prediction and inputs a game medium. In accordance with the game result, based on a predetermined payout table and the number of inserted game media, the game media is paid out to the player who has made a prediction.

In these game systems, there is a game system that provides a special payout to a player when a horse (running thing) owned by the player has a predetermined game result (such as winning all races). (Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-41714 A

  However, these dividends are paid to individual players regardless of other players, and the game media is paid out for the common purpose of winning the game media in competition with other players. Not. For this reason, even if a game is played by a plurality of players at the game hall, each player eventually has a separate game and lacks interest. Accordingly, there is a long-awaited provision of a gaming system in which a player can enjoy a game by making them more competitive with other players.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system that allows a player to enjoy a game by making them more competitive with other players.

  (1) A gaming system in which a plurality of players participate in a common game, each player predicts a game result, inserts a game medium, and pays out the game medium by a payout for the game result. A game execution control means for controlling the execution of the common game, a game medium input means for inserting a game medium, and a common number storing the number of game media from the number of game media input to the game medium input means Game medium number storage means, common game medium number determination means for determining whether or not the number of game media stored in the common game medium number storage means has exceeded a predetermined number, and game media by payout according to the game result A payout control means for performing a payout control, a game condition storage means for storing a plurality of game conditions in the common game, and a game condition from the plurality of game conditions stored in the game condition storage means A game condition selection means for selecting the game condition, and the game condition selection means selects a predetermined game condition from the plurality of game conditions in accordance with a determination result of the common game medium number determination means, and the game execution control The means executes a game according to a predetermined game condition selected by the game condition selection means.

  In the invention of (1), the number of game media is stored at a predetermined ratio from the number of game media inserted into the game media input means, it is determined whether or not the number of stored game media exceeds a predetermined number, and the determination result In response to this, a game according to a predetermined game condition is executed. For this reason, for example, when a predetermined number or more of game media are stored (for example, 1000 medals), a game that allows the game media to be paid back is performed. In this way, a game system is provided that makes it possible to make the game more entertaining by earning the competitive spirit with other players in order to acquire the game media stored by the input by each player. be able to.

  (2) In the gaming system according to (1), when the game execution control unit executes a game according to a predetermined game condition and the game has a specific game result, the payout control unit performs the common game. A gaming system characterized by performing control for paying out a predetermined number of gaming media from the number of gaming media stored in the media number storage means.

  In the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), when a game according to a predetermined game condition is executed and the game has a specific game result, a predetermined number of game media from the number of stored game media Pay out. For example, when the result of a game played as an event (for example, Arima Memorial in a horse racing game system) becomes a predetermined game result such as payout when winning with a large difference of 10 horses or more, for example, Pay out the playing media. In this way, a game system is provided that makes it possible to make the game more entertaining by earning the competitive spirit with other players in order to acquire the game media stored by the input by each player. be able to.

  (3) In the gaming system according to (1) or (2), the payout control unit is configured such that the game execution control unit executes a game based on a predetermined game condition, and the number of game media according to the game result of the game. The game system is characterized by paying out the game media from the number of game media stored in the common game media number storage means.

  In the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), a game according to a predetermined game condition is executed, and the game is stored in a predetermined number of games from the number of stored game media according to the game result. Pay out the medium. For example, the result of a game played as an event (for example, the Arima Memorial in a horse racing game system) is, for example, 50 for 3 horses, 80 for 5 horses, and 10 for 10 horses. The stored game media is paid out according to the game result such as. In this way, a game system is provided that makes it possible to make the game more entertaining by earning the competitive spirit with other players in order to acquire the game media stored by the input by each player. be able to.

  According to the present invention, the number of game media is stored at a predetermined ratio from the number of game media inserted into the game media input means, it is determined whether or not the number of stored game media exceeds a predetermined number, and the determination result is Accordingly, in order to execute a game according to a predetermined game condition, in order to acquire a game medium memorized by each player's input, the game is more enjoyed by encouraging competitiveness with other players. It is possible to provide a gaming system that makes it possible.

  Hereinafter, the gaming system will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of gaming system]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming system 1 is a mass game machine, and includes a gaming machine main body 20 including a planar rectangular gaming area 21 and a plurality of terminal devices 30 arranged on the gaming area 21.

  In addition to the gaming area 21, the gaming machine main body 20 includes a main display device 22 disposed along one side of the gaming area 21, speaker devices 23 disposed at the four corners of the gaming area 21, and these main display apparatuses 22. And a server circuit unit 250 that controls the speaker device 23.

  The main display device 22 is a large monitor that displays an image based on the image data output from the server circuit unit 250. The main display device 22 is not limited to this, and may be a large projector display device.

  Each terminal device 30 is arranged in a state facing the main display device 22. The server circuit unit 250 is capable of bidirectional communication with each terminal device 30 via a wireless LAN, executes a predetermined game program, and performs bidirectional communication with each terminal device 30 to give each player, for example, a horse racing game. Provide a common virtual space. As described above, the gaming system 1 plays a common game with a plurality of players participating, and each player predicts the game result, inserts the game medium, and pays out the game medium by paying out the game result. It is an example of a game system.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of each terminal device 30. The terminal device 30 includes a sheet 31.

  The terminal screen 61 is attached to the first support arm 611 supported by the side unit 60, the second support arm 612 attached to the tip of the first support arm 611, and the tip of the second support arm 612. A rectangular flat sub-monitor 613 for performing liquid crystal display.

  The first support arm 611 is extendable in the vertical direction with respect to the side unit 60. The second support arm 612 is extendable and can be fixed at an arbitrary angle with respect to the axial direction of the first support arm 611. The sub monitor 613 can be fixed at an arbitrary angle with respect to the axial direction of the second support arm 612.

  The side unit 60 is provided with a sub-monitor storage space 62 extending in the vertical direction, and the first monitor arm 611, the second support arm 612, and the sub-monitor 613 are stored in the sub-monitor storage space 62. Yes.

  Inside the side unit 60 are provided a terminal circuit 150 connected to the server circuit unit 250 via a wireless LAN, and a plurality of board storage slots 97 constituting the terminal circuit 150.

  The terminal circuit 150 controls the terminal screen 61 based on a command from the server circuit unit 250 and transmits a signal input from the input operation unit 72 (described later) to the server circuit unit 250.

  A lid 971 is provided on the upper part of the substrate storage slot 97 so as to be freely opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal control board 972 can be mounted in the board storage slot 97 by opening the cover 971 and inserting the terminal control board 972 from above.

  The rear side of the seat shell 70 extends upward so that the backrest and the headrest can be supported. Speakers 75 are provided on both sides of the headrest in the seat shell 70.

  The rear side of the side surface of the seat shell 70 extends upward so that a player seated on the seat body 50 cannot be seen by other players.

  An input operation unit 72 including a keyboard, a jog dial, and the like is provided in the vicinity of the side arm on the table 71, that is, at a position where the player can operate with the player seated on the seat body 50. In addition to the coin insertion slot 732 and the start button, the input operation unit 72 is provided with a card slot for inserting a credit card or a membership card.

  In this embodiment, the input operation unit 72 is provided on the table 71. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the input operation unit 72 may be provided on the sub monitor 613 as a touch panel.

  Below the table 71 and in front of the side arms, a coin payout exit 731 for paying out coins from a coin storage portion provided inside the side unit 60 and a coin receiving portion for receiving the payout coins are provided. . The coin receiving part is provided with a holder (not shown) for mounting a coin container.

[Electric configuration of game system]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the eight terminal devices 30a to 30h and the server 200 are connected via a network 300 (for example, a wireless LAN). In FIG. 2, the terminal devices 30b to 30h have the same configuration as the terminal device 30a, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The terminal device 30 a includes a terminal circuit 150, an input operation unit 72 connected to the terminal circuit 150, a coin receiving unit, and a coin payout exit 731. The terminal circuit 150 includes a terminal CPU 152 that can be various execution means, a terminal RAM 154 connected to the terminal CPU 152, a terminal ROM 156 connected to the terminal CPU 152, a terminal image output circuit 158 connected to the terminal CPU 152, and a terminal CPU 152. And a terminal audio output circuit 160 connected to the terminal CPU 152 and a terminal transmission / reception interface 162 connected to the terminal CPU 152.

  The terminal CPU 152 executes various processes in accordance with programs stored in the terminal ROM 156 and storage in the terminal RAM 154. Thus, the terminal CPU 152 functions as various means described later.

  The terminal RAM 154 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the terminal CPU 152. For example, the terminal RAM 154 stores information on units operated by the player, information on areas owned by the player, etc. (terminal game information).

  The terminal ROM 156 stores a program for controlling the terminal device 30 by the terminal CPU 152, and also stores various tables.

  The terminal image output circuit 158 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM for storing various image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. It consists of an initial reset circuit. This VDP includes a circuit such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a palette circuit, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the terminal screen 61. That is, the VDP performs display control for the terminal screen 61. Further, the VDP includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image in the display area of the terminal screen 61. By storing image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed in the display area of the terminal screen 61 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM, various image data such as character image data, background image data, and effect image data are separately stored. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM in accordance with an image display command supplied from the terminal CPU 152 and displays the image data on the terminal screen 61. Generate image data. The VDP superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in a buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the terminal screen 61 to display an image on the terminal screen 61.

  The terminal audio output circuit 160 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, and an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  This sound source IC is connected to the terminal CPU 152, the initial reset circuit, the audio data ROM, and the AMP. This sound source IC controls the sound generated from the speaker 75.

  The terminal transmission / reception interface 162 is connected to the server 200 via the network 300. A signal from the terminal CPU 152 is transmitted to the server 200, and a signal transmitted from the server 200 is received and transmitted to the terminal CPU 152.

  The input operation unit 72 is provided on the main body frame of the terminal device. The input operation unit 72 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the terminal circuit 150 when operated by the player.

  The coin receiver is provided on the main body frame of the terminal device 30. The receiving unit includes a detection sensor. The game value medium input to the receiving unit is detected by passing through the detection sensor. The coin receiving unit transmits a detection signal corresponding to the detected game value medium to the terminal circuit 150. The detection sensor may be any detection device such as an optical sensor or a proximity sensor.

  The coin payout exit 731 is provided in the main body frame of the terminal device 30. The coin payout exit 731 pays out a game value medium based on a payout signal transmitted from the terminal circuit 150.

  The server 200 includes a server circuit unit 250. The server circuit unit 250 includes a server CPU 252 that can be various execution means, a server RAM 254 connected to the server CPU 252, a server ROM 256 connected to the server CPU 252, a server image output circuit 268 connected to the server CPU 252, a server A server audio output circuit 260 connected to the CPU 252 and a server transmission / reception interface 262 connected to the server CPU 252 are provided.

  The server CPU 252 has a function of executing various processes according to the game program stored in the server ROM 256. Thus, the server CPU 252 functions as various means described later.

  The server RAM 254 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the server CPU 252.

  The server ROM 256 stores a game program for controlling the operation of the server 200 by the server CPU 252, for example, a horse racing game program.

  The server image output circuit 268 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM for storing various image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. It consists of an initial reset circuit. This VDP includes a circuit such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying an image on the main display device 22. That is, the VDP performs display control for the main display device 22. Further, the VDP includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image in the display area of the main display device 22. By storing image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area of the main display device 22 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM, various image data such as character image data, background image data, and effect image data are separately stored. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM in accordance with an image display command supplied from the server CPU 252, and displays it on the main display device 22. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in a buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the main display device 22 to display an image on the main display device 22.

  The server audio output circuit 260 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, and an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC is connected to the server CPU 252, the initial reset circuit, the audio data ROM, and the AMP. This sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker device 23.

  The server transmission / reception interface 262 is connected to the terminal device 30 via the network 300. Signals from the server CPU 252 are transmitted to the plurality of terminal devices 30a to 30h, and signals transmitted from the plurality of terminal devices 30a to 30h are received and transmitted to the server CPU 252.

  In the gaming system 1, the terminal devices 30 a to 30 h and the server 200 are connected via the network 300, but the terminal device 30 a to 30 h is connected via the network 300 without using the server 200. Also good.

[Entering horse table]
FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are participating horse tables stored in the server ROM 256, and the horse name, sex, and country of each participating horse are determined. 6 to 20 horses are randomly selected from the participating horse tables and appear as participating horses. As shown in FIG. 4, for example, Aisin Glass with horse number 1 is a stallion from England. Horse number 2 Alicidon is a British stallion. Horse number 3 Val d'Oroire is a French stallion. Horse No. 4 Veigly Noble is a stallion from Ireland. Horse No. 5 War Admiral is an American-born stallion. Although not shown, various ability values are set for each horse. Examples of ability values include, but are not limited to, pedigree, stamina, speed, tactics (eg, runaway, etc.), and good races (eg, short distance, long distance, obstacles, etc.).

[Japan race table]
FIG. 6 illustrates a Japan held race table, which is a table representing races held in Japan stored in the server ROM 256. The race table held in Japan stores race data such as each race name, course, distance, first to third prizes, entry conditions, and number of horses entered. In races held in Japan, the prize money is expressed in yen. As shown in FIG. 6, for example, the Emperor Prize (Spring) course is Kyoto, the distance is 3200 meters, the first prize is 13200 yen, the second prize is 5300 yen, and the third prize is 3300 yen. Also, the participation condition is an old horse, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 17 stands. The course of the Shuka Prize is Kyoto, the distance is 2000 meters, the first prize is 8900 yen, the second prize is 3600 yen, and the third prize is 2200 yen. Also, the participation condition is a 3-year-old mare, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 18 stands. The chrysanthemum award course is Kyoto, the distance is 3000 meters, the first prize is 11200 yen, the second prize is 4500 yen, and the third prize is 2800 yen. The participation condition is that the horse is 3 years old, and the number of horses participating is, for example, 16 stands. The course of Queen Elizabeth Cup is Kyoto, the distance is 2200 meters, the first prize is 10,000 yen, the second prize is 4000 yen, and the third prize is 2500 yen. In addition, the participation condition is a mare 3 years old or older, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 18 stands. In this way, various information about races held in Japan is stored.

[French race table]
FIG. 7 illustrates a French held race table which is a table representing a race held in France stored in the server ROM 256. The France held race table stores data on races such as each race name and course, distance, 1st to 3rd prizes, entry conditions, and number of horses entered. Also, in races held in France, the unit of prize money is expressed in euros. As shown in FIG. 7, for example, the course of the Renault Duvivé Award is Autoille, the distance is 4100 meters, the first prize is 112,500 euros, the second prize is 55,000 euros, the third prize is 32,500 euros. In addition, the participation condition is that the thoroughbred system is 4 years old, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 10 heads. The Criterium de Crew course is the Sun Crew, the distance is 2000 meters, the first prize is 114,280 euros, the second prize is 45,720 euros, and the third prize is 22,860 euros. In addition, the participation condition is that the thoroughbred system is 2 years old, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 5 heads. The course of the Camba Sele Award is auto-yuil, with a hurdle of 3600 meters, a first prize of 112,500 euros, a second prize of 55,000 euros, and a first prize of 32,500 euros. In addition, the participation condition is that the thoroughbred system is 3 years old, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 10 heads. The course of the Maurice Girois major obstacle is auto-yuil, the distance is 4400 meters, the first prize is 135,000 euros, the second prize is 66,000 euros, the third prize is 39,000 euros. In addition, the participation condition is that the thoroughbred system is 4 years old, and the number of participating horses is 11 stands, for example. In this way, various information about races held in France is stored.

[Dubai Race Table]
FIG. 8 illustrates a Dubai held race table which is a table representing a race held in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) stored in the server ROM 256. The Dubai held race table stores race-related data such as each race name and course, distance, first to third prizes, entry conditions, and number of entries. Also, in races held in Dubai, the unit of prize money is expressed in dollars. As shown in FIG. 8, for example, the Dubai World Cup course is Nad Alshiba, the distance is 2000 meters, the first prize is $ 3,600,000, the second prize is $ 1,200,000, The prize money is $ 600,000. In addition, the participation condition is that the thoroughbred system is 4 years or older (3 years or older from the Southern Hemisphere), and the number of horses participating is, for example, 12 stands. The Dubai Duty Free course is Nad Alshiba with a distance of 1777 meters, a first prize of $ 3,000,000, a second prize of $ 1,000,000 and a third prize of $ 500,000. In addition, the entry condition is that the Thoroughbred Northern Hemisphere is 4 years old or older (Southern Hemisphere 3 years old or older), and the number of participating horses is 14 stands, for example. The Dubai Cima Classic course is Nad Alshiba, with a distance of 2400 meters, a first prize of $ 3,000,000, a second prize of $ 1,000,000 and a third prize of $ 500,000. In addition, the participation condition is that the thoroughbred system is 4 years old or older, and the number of participating horses is 11 stands, for example. The Dubai Golden Shaheen course is Nad Alshiba, with a distance of 1200 meters, a first prize of $ 1,200,000, a second prize of $ 400,000 and a third prize of $ 200,000. In addition, the participation condition is that the thoroughbred system is 3 years old, and the number of participating horses is 11 stands, for example. In this way, various information about the race held in Dubai is stored.

[UK race table]
FIG. 9 illustrates a British held race table which is a table representing a race held in the United Kingdom stored in the server ROM 256. The race table held in the United Kingdom stores race-related data such as each race name and course, distance, first to third prize money, entry conditions, and number of horses entered. In races held in the United Kingdom, the unit of prize money is expressed in pounds and the distance is expressed in miles. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, the race post trophy course is Doncaster, the distance is 1 mile, the first prize is 120,000 pounds, the second prize is 46,000 pounds, and the third prize is 23,000. Pound. In addition, the participation condition is a thoroughbred 2-year-old mare, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 8 heads. The course of Champion S is New Market, the distance is 10 halon, the first prize is £ 215,064, the second prize is 81,576 pounds, and the third prize is 40,788 pounds. In addition, the participation condition is that the thoroughbred system is 3 years old or more, and the number of participating horses is 11 stands, for example. The course of Dewhurst S is Newmarket, the distance is 7 halon, the first prize is 152,772 pounds, the second prize is 57,948 pounds, and the third prize is 28,974 pounds. In addition, the participation condition is that a Thoroughbred is 2 years old, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 9 heads. The San Chariot S course is a new market with a distance of 1 mile, a prize of £ 116,000, a prize of £ 44,000, and a prize of £ 22,000. In addition, the participation condition is a thoroughbred marine 3 years old or more, and the number of participating horses is, for example, 5 heads. In this way, various information about the races held in the United Kingdom is stored. In this embodiment, a table relating to races held in Japan, France, Dubai, and the UK has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and tables relating to races held in other countries such as Hong Kong and Italy. May be stored.

[Exchange rate table]
FIG. 10 is an exchange rate table. As shown in FIG. 10, for example, 1 yen is converted into 0.00848 dollars, 0.00668 euros, and 0.00453 pounds. One dollar is converted to 117.88 yen, 0.7877 euros and 0.5335 pounds. One euro is converted to 149.6889 yen, $ 1.26952 and 0.67729 pounds. One pound is converted into 220.9146 yen, $ 1.87441 and 1.47648 euros. For example, if you participate in a race in Dubai as a Japanese, you will get a prize in dollars, and you will receive the prize according to this exchange rate table. Also, when a player bets on a Dubai race, a payout is determined in dollars, and the payout actually paid out changes depending on the exchange rate.

[Entering horse table]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a popularity table stored in the server ROM 256. As shown in FIG. 11, when the percentage of popularity based on the prediction input by the player is 0 to 20%, the game condition A (for example, the racetrack state where the horse is not good) is selected. When the percentage of popularity is 21 to 50%, the game condition B (for example, the weather is not good for horses) is selected. When the percentage of popularity is 51 to 74%, the game condition C (for example, the horse gets fat) is selected. When the percentage of popularity is 75 to 100%, the game condition D (for example, the number of jockeys increases) is selected. Although the game conditions have been described in this embodiment, this is an example and the present invention is not limited to this.

[Payout rate table]
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the payout ratio table stored in the server ROM 256. Depending on the game result, the ratio of the amount to be paid out changes. If the game result is 10 horses and wins, the payout rate will be 100%. If the game result is 5 horses and wins, the payout rate will be 50%. If the game result is a win with a difference of 3 horses, the payout rate will be 20%. If the game result is a win with a difference of 2 horses, the payout rate will be 10%. As described above, the server ROM 256 is an example of a game condition storage unit that stores game conditions including payout data and game result influence data that affects game results. In this embodiment, an example of the game result and the payout ratio has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game results and payout ratios may be used.

[Main flowchart]
The main flowchart will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1, a player seating process is performed. In this processing, the server CPU 252 performs player seating processing that initializes various variables and flags in response to the player seated on the terminal device 30. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2.

  In step S2, input processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs an insertion process in response to the player inserting a coin into the coin insertion slot 732. The input process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3. As described above, the coin insertion slot 732 is an example of a game medium input unit that allows each player to input a game medium in anticipation of a game result.

  In step S3, monitor and sheet unlock processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a monitor / sheet unlocking process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S4.

  In step S4, monitor and sheet adjustment processing is performed. In this processing, the server CPU 252 performs monitor and sheet adjustment processing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S5.

  In step S5, a game execution process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a game execution process. The game execution process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S6. Thus, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game execution control unit that controls execution of a common game.

  In step S6, a payout process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a payout process in which a game medium such as a coin is paid out from the coin payout exit 731 according to a common game result. The payout process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S7. As described above, the coin payout exit 731 is an example of a payout means for paying out game media by paying out a game result.

  In step S7, monitor storage and sheet initialization processing are performed. In this processing, the server CPU 252 performs monitor storage and sheet initialization processing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Submission process]
The subroutine executed in step S2 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, a game medium number determination process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 receives a signal transmitted from the terminal device 30 based on detection of a game medium such as a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 732 of each terminal device 30. Further, the server CPU 252 performs a process of determining how much game media has been inserted into which terminal device 30 based on the received signal. A game medium number determination process is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S212. As described above, the coin insertion slot 732 is an example of a game medium input unit that inputs a game medium.

  In step S212, a game medium number storage process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a game medium number storage process in which the number of game media in each terminal device 30 determined in step S212 is stored in the server RAM 254. Further, the server CPU 252 stores a predetermined ratio (for example, 10%) of the number of game media in each terminal device 30 as the number of game media stored in the server RAM 254. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S214. As described above, the server RAM 254 is an example of a common game medium number storage unit that stores the number of game media at a predetermined ratio from the number of game media input to the game medium input unit. In the present embodiment, 10% is described as an example of the predetermined ratio, but the present invention is not limited to this. Other ratios such as 5%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30% may be used.

  In step S214, processing for determining whether or not the number of stored game media is equal to or greater than a predetermined number is performed. In this process, if the server CPU 252 determines that the number of stored game media stored in step S212 is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S218, and it is determined that the number of stored game media is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. If not, the process proceeds to step S216. Thus, the server CPU 252 is an example of a common game medium number determination unit that determines whether or not the number of game media stored in the common game medium number storage unit exceeds a predetermined number.

  In step S216, processing for setting a predetermined condition flag to 0 is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process of setting a predetermined condition flag stored in the server RAM 254 to “0”. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S218, processing for setting a predetermined condition flag to 1 is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process of setting a predetermined condition flag stored in the server RAM 254 to “1”. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Game execution processing]
The subroutine executed in step S5 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S510, game condition preselection processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process of previously selecting a game condition used for the current game from a plurality of game conditions stored in the server ROM 256 based on the previous game result stored in the server RAM 254. Do. More specifically, in the horse racing game, when an Arab horse such as Godolphin Arabian won the previous race, the Dubai race table (see Fig. 8) is selected as the game condition. A race used for a game is selected and stored in the server RAM 254. Further, the server CPU 252 selects a horse to be used in the current game from the participating horse table (see FIGS. 4 and 5). For example, if the Dubai World Cup is selected, 12 horses are selected. Further, when an overseas race table (for example, a Dubai held race table (see FIG. 8) or the like) is selected, the server CPU 252 sets an exchange flag to 1 and stores it in the server RAM 254. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S512. Thus, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game condition selection unit that selects a game condition for the next common game from a plurality of game conditions in accordance with the game result of the game executed by the game execution control unit. In the present embodiment, a race venue and a horse are described as an example of the selected game condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game conditions may be used.

  In step S512, game condition effect image display processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 stores data for displaying a game condition effect image from the server ROM 256 in the server RAM 254 according to the game condition selected in step S514, and transmits the data to the server image output circuit 268. In the server image output circuit 268, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the game condition effect image from the server CPU 252, and superimposes them. In addition, the image is displayed on the display area 22A of the main display device 22. More specifically, on the display area 22A of the main display device 22, an image of a race venue and an image of a horse participating in the race are displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S514. Thus, the server image output circuit 268 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display an effect image corresponding to the game condition selected by the game condition selection unit.

  In step S514, prediction input processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process of receiving the input prediction by using the prediction data signal transmitted from the terminal device 30 based on the operation of the input operation unit 72 by the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S516. As described above, the input operation unit 72 is an example of a prediction input unit that allows each player to input a prediction of a game result.

  In step S516, a predicted data storage process is performed. In this processing, the server CPU 252 performs processing for storing predicted data based on the predicted data signal received in step S516 in the server RAM 254. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S518. Thus, the server RAM 254 is an example of a prediction storage unit that stores prediction data corresponding to a prediction input by the prediction input unit.

  In step S518, an expected data ratio determination process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process for determining the proportion of expected data stored in the server RAM 254. More specifically, the server CPU 252 refers to a popularity table (see FIG. 11) stored in the server ROM 256, and performs a process of determining whether the popularity of a horse exceeds a predetermined ratio based on the predicted data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S520. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a determination unit that determines whether or not specific prediction data is stored in a plurality of pieces of prediction data stored in the prediction storage unit. Thus, the server CPU 252 is an example of a determination unit that determines prediction data stored in the prediction storage unit.

  In step S520, game condition selection processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process of selecting game conditions based on the determination in step S518. More specifically, the server CPU 252 refers to the popularity table (see FIG. 11) stored in the server ROM 256. For example, when the percentage of popularity is 75 to 100%, the game condition D (for example, the number of jockeys) Increase). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S522. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game condition selection unit that selects one game condition from a plurality of game conditions stored in the game condition storage unit according to predicted data stored in the prediction storage unit. . Thus, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game condition selection unit that selects one game condition from a plurality of game conditions stored in the game condition storage unit. Thus, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game condition selection unit that selects a game condition from a plurality of game conditions stored in the game condition storage unit. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game condition selection unit that selects a predetermined game condition from a plurality of game conditions according to the determination result of the common game medium number determination unit. As described above, the server CPU 252 determines a specific game condition having game result influence data in which the game result in the specific prediction data is more disadvantageous than the game result in the other prediction data according to the determination result of the determination unit. It is an example of the game condition selection means to select. Thus, the server ROM 256 is an example of a game condition storage unit that stores a plurality of game conditions in a common game. In this embodiment, the game conditions are selected so that popular horses are disadvantaged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game conditions are selected so that popular horses are advantageous. May be. In this case, it is clearer to ride the winning horse, and it is possible to improve the pleasure of aiming at the large hole by increasing the magnification of the horse that is not popular.

  In step S522, game condition setting processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process of setting the game condition selected in step S520 and storing it in the server RAM 254. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S524. Thus, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game execution control unit that executes a game based on the predetermined game condition selected by the game condition selection unit. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game execution control unit that controls the execution of a common game in accordance with the selected game state by the game condition selection unit. As described above, the server ROM 256 is an example of a game condition storage unit that stores game conditions including payout data and game result influence data that affects game results.

  In step S524, a process for determining whether or not the input of predicted data has been completed is performed. In this process, for example, when the server CPU 252 determines that a predetermined input period (for example, 60 seconds) has ended and the predicted data input has ended, the process proceeds to step S526, and the predicted data input has ended. If not, the process proceeds to step S514.

  In step S526, game random number generation processing is performed. In this processing, the server CPU 252 performs processing for generating game random numbers (for example, from 0 to 65535). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S528.

  In step S528, game result table reference processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process of referring to the game result table stored in the server ROM 256 for the random number generated in step S526. More specifically, the game condition selected in step S510 or step S520 and set in step S522 is used as a variable, and the server CPU 252 refers to the game result table to determine the game result (for example, horse rank, race Decision). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S530. Thus, the server CPU 252 is an example of a game execution control unit that executes a common game based on the game condition selected by the game condition selection unit.

  In step S530, effect image display processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 stores data for displaying the effect image from the server ROM 256 in the server RAM 254 and transmits the data to the server image output circuit 268. In the server image output circuit 268, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the effect image from the server CPU 252, and superimposes them. And displayed on the display area 22 </ b> A of the main display device 22. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main display device 22 is an example of a display unit that displays a common game as an effect image. Thus, the server image output circuit 268 is an example of a display control unit that controls the display unit to display the effect image.

[Payout process]
The subroutine executed in step S6 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S610, processing for determining whether or not the exchange rate flag is 1 is performed. In this process, when the server CPU 252 determines that the exchange rate flag stored in the server RAM 254 is “1”, the process proceeds to step S612, and when the exchange rate flag is not determined to be “1”. Moves the process to step S614. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a payout control unit that performs control for paying out a game medium according to the exchange rate of the game condition selected by the game condition selection unit for the payout corresponding to the game result.

  In step S612, an exchange rate reference process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 refers to the exchange rate table (see FIG. 10) stored in the server ROM 256, and stores the exchange rate (for example, the dollar to yen rate in the case of the Dubai World Cup) in the server RAM 254. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S614. Thus, the server ROM 256 is an example of a game condition storage unit that stores a game condition having an exchange rate for each game condition. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a payout control unit that performs control for paying out a game medium according to the exchange rate of the game condition selected by the game condition selection unit for the payout corresponding to the game result. In the present embodiment, the exchange rate is described as being stored in the ROM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the exchange rate may be stored in the RAM and the exchange rate may be updated. For example, a game closer to a real environment can be provided by changing the exchange rate every day.

  In step S614, processing for determining whether or not the specific game state flag is 1 is performed. In this process, if the server CPU 252 determines that the specific game state flag stored in the server RAM 254 is “1”, the process proceeds to step S616 and does not determine that the specific game state flag is “1”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S616, a specific game result determination process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a process of determining the result of the specific game based on the random number generated in step S526. More specifically, the server CPU 252 determines the result of the specific game based on the random number generated in step S526, refers to the payout rate table (see FIG. 11) based on the result of the specific game, and determines the payout rate. Determine and store in server RAM 254. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S618. As described above, the server CPU 252 executes a predetermined game condition based on the number of game media stored in the common game media number storage unit when the game execution control unit executes a game based on a predetermined game condition and the game has a specific game result. It is an example of the payout control means which performs control which pays out several game media. Thus, in the server CPU 252, the game execution control means executes a game based on a predetermined game condition, and the number of game media according to the game result of the game is stored in the common game medium number storage means. It is an example of the payout control means which performs payout control from the number of media. In this embodiment, the random number generated in step S526 is referred to. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other random numbers may be generated.

  In step S618, payout data reference processing is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 refers to the payout table based on the random number generated in step S526 and performs a process of storing the payout. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S620. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a payout control unit that performs control for paying out the game medium corresponding to the game result with reference to the game condition payout data selected by the game condition selection unit. Thus, the server ROM 256 is an example of a game condition storage unit that stores a plurality of game conditions having payout data corresponding to game results for each game condition. As described above, the server ROM 256 is an example of a game condition storage unit that stores game conditions including payout data and game result influence data that affects game results.

  In step S620, a payout amount determination process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 performs a payout number determination process. More specifically, the server CPU 252 determines payout data that is the number of payouts of each terminal device, using the exchange rate, the payout ratio based on the result of the specific game, and the payout determined in step S618 as variables, and the server RAM 254. The process to memorize is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S622. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a payout control unit that performs control for paying out a game medium according to the exchange rate of the game condition selected by the game condition selection unit for the payout corresponding to the game result. As described above, the server CPU 252 executes a predetermined game condition based on the number of game media stored in the common game media number storage unit when the game execution control unit executes a game based on a predetermined game condition and the game has a specific game result. It is an example of the payout control means which performs control which pays out several game media. Thus, in the server CPU 252, the game execution control means executes a game based on a predetermined game condition, and the number of game media according to the game result of the game is stored in the common game medium number storage means. It is an example of the payout control means which performs payout control from the number of media.

  In step S622, a payout device driving process is performed. In this process, the server CPU 252 transmits a payout signal based on the payout data of each terminal device 30 stored in step S620 to each terminal device 30. The terminal CPU 152 of each terminal device 30 pays out game media (for example, coins) from the coin payout exit 731 based on the received payout signal. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the server CPU 252 is an example of a payout control unit that performs control for paying out game media based on a payout according to a game result.

[Help screen]
An example of a help screen displayed on the terminal screen 61 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, a win is a betting ticket that wins a horse that is first. A double win is a betting ticket that wins a horse that reaches 3rd place. A frame series is a betting ticket that wins a combination of frame numbers of horses that will be first and second. A horse run is a betting ticket that wins the 1st or 2nd place or the 2nd or 1st place combination. A horse is a betting ticket that hits first to second horse numbers in order. Wide is a betting ticket that wins a combination of 1st and 2nd (2nd and 1st), 1st and 3rd (3rd and 1st), 2nd and 3rd (3 and 2nd). A triple is a betting ticket that hits a combination of first, second, and third with a horse number. Also, the first, second and third place is not related. By displaying these help screens, it is possible to provide a gaming system that can be enjoyed even if the player is a beginner. Thus, the terminal screen 61 is an example of auxiliary display means for displaying a player auxiliary image.

[Display screen]
FIG. 18 is a display screen in which a race is being performed. A race is performed in the display area 22A. In the display area 22A, character images 90A to 90D (for example, racehorses each assigned with a bib number) are displayed.

  FIG. 19 is a display screen around the goal. A race is performed in the display area 22A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90A (for example, a racehorse having a race number 8) is displayed. The character image 90A has reached the goal and won a prize. In the display area 22A, a character image 90B (for example, a racehorse character image) is displayed behind the character image 90A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90C (for example, a character image of a racehorse number 2) is displayed behind the character image 90A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90D (for example, a character image of a racehorse number 5) is displayed behind the character image 90A. In this case, the character image 90A wins and, for example, the player who bet on the character image 90A can obtain a predetermined payout.

  FIG. 20 is a display screen on which a race in which a game state is selected according to the result of the previous game is being performed. For example, a display screen when an Arab horse won the previous game is shown. In the display area 22A, a background image 90F (for example, a character image of a desert, for example) representing that a race is being performed in the gaming state Dubai according to the result of the previous game is displayed. In the display area 22A, character images 90A to 90D (for example, racehorses each assigned with a bib number) are displayed.

  FIG. 21 is a display screen around the goal when a game is executed under a predetermined game condition and the game becomes a specific game result. A race is performed in the display area 22A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90A (for example, a racehorse having a race number 8) is displayed. The character image 90A is awarded with a difference of three horses from the character image B running behind. In the display area 22A, a character image 90B (for example, a character image of a racehorse number 7) is displayed behind the character image 90A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90C (for example, a character image of a racehorse number 2) is displayed behind the character image 90A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90D (for example, a character image of a racehorse number 5) is displayed behind the character image 90A. In the display area 22A, a character image E (for example, a goal character image) is displayed. In this way, in a specific game, when winning by three horses, a predetermined payout (see FIG. 12) is paid out.

  FIG. 22 is a display screen on which a race in which the gaming state has changed according to the prediction is being performed. A race is performed in the display area 22A. In the display area 22A, character images 90A to 90D (for example, racehorses each having a bib number) are displayed. In the display area 22A, a character image 90G (for example, a rainy character image) is displayed. The display of the character image 90G indicates that the gaming conditions are worse for horses that are not good at rain.

  FIG. 23 is a display screen on which a race in which the gaming state has changed according to the prediction is being performed. A race is performed in the display area 22A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90A (for example, a racehorse number 8 running with three jockeys on the back) is displayed. This indicates that the game condition of the character image 90A is deteriorated by placing a plurality of jockeys on the racehorse. In the display area 22A, a character image 90B (for example, a character image of a racehorse number 7) is displayed behind the character image 90A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90C (for example, a character image of a racehorse number 2) is displayed behind the character image 90A. In the display area 22A, a character image 90D (for example, a character image of a racehorse number 5) is displayed behind the character image 90A.

  Thus, according to the present gaming system, the number of game media is stored at a predetermined ratio from the number of game media inserted into the game media input means, and it is determined whether or not the number of stored game media exceeds the predetermined number. Then, a game according to a predetermined game condition is executed according to the determination result. For this reason, for example, when a predetermined number or more of game media are stored (for example, 1000 medals), a game that allows the game media to be paid back is performed. In this way, a game system is provided that makes it possible to make the game more entertaining by earning the competitive spirit with other players in order to acquire the game media stored by the input by each player. be able to.

  Further, according to the present gaming system, a game is executed under a predetermined game condition, and when the game becomes a specific game result, a predetermined number of game media are paid out from the number of stored game media. For example, when the result of a game played as an event (for example, Arima Memorial in a horse racing game system) becomes a predetermined game result such as payout when winning with a large difference of 10 horses or more, for example, Pay out the playing media. In this way, a game system is provided that makes it possible to make the game more entertaining by earning the competitive spirit with other players in order to acquire the game media stored by the input by each player. be able to.

  Further, according to the present gaming system, a game is executed under a predetermined game condition, and the game pays out a predetermined number of game media from the number of stored game media according to the game result. For example, the result of a game played as an event (for example, the Arima Memorial in a horse racing game system) is, for example, 50 for 3 horses, 80 for 5 horses, and 10 for 10 horses. The stored game media is paid out according to the game result such as. In this way, a game system is provided that makes it possible to make the game more entertaining by earning the competitive spirit with other players in order to acquire the game media stored by the input by each player. be able to.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 20 Game machine main body 21 Game area 22 Main display apparatus 22A Display area 23 Speaker apparatus 30 Terminal apparatus 30a Terminal apparatus 30b Terminal apparatus 30c Terminal apparatus 30d Terminal apparatus 30e Terminal apparatus 30f Terminal apparatus 30g Terminal apparatus 30h Terminal apparatus 31 Sheet 50 Sheet main body 60 Side unit 61 Terminal screen 62 Sub monitor storage space 70 Sheet shell 71 Table 72 Input operation unit 75 Speaker 80 Main controller 90A Character image 90B Character image 90C Character image 90D Character image 90F Background image 90G Character image 97 Substrate storage slot 150 Terminal circuit 152 Terminal CPU
154 Terminal RAM
156 Terminal ROM
158 Terminal image output circuit 160 Terminal audio output circuit 162 Terminal transmission / reception interface 200 Server 250 Server circuit unit 252 Server CPU
254 server RAM
256 server ROM
260 Server audio output circuit 262 Server transmission / reception interface 268 Server image output circuit 300 Network 611 First support arm 612 Second support arm 613 Sub monitor 731 Coin payout port 732 Coin insertion port 971 Cover 972 Terminal control board

Claims (3)

A game system in which a plurality of players participate in a common game, each player predicts the game result, inserts a game medium, and pays out the game medium by paying out the game result.
Game execution control means for controlling execution of the common game;
Game medium input means for inputting a game medium;
Common game medium number storage means for storing the number of game media at a predetermined ratio from the number of game media input to the game medium input means;
Common game medium number determination means for determining whether or not the number of game media stored in the common game medium number storage means exceeds a predetermined number;
Payout control means for performing control for paying out game media by payout according to the game result;
Game condition storage means for storing a plurality of game conditions in the common game;
Game condition selection means for selecting a game condition from the plurality of game conditions stored in the game condition storage means,
The game condition selection means selects a predetermined game condition from the plurality of game conditions according to the determination result of the common game medium number determination means,
The game execution control means executes a game according to a predetermined game condition selected by the game condition selection means.   When the game execution control means executes a game according to a predetermined game condition and the game has a specific game result, the payout control means is determined from the number of game media stored in the common game medium number storage means. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein a control for paying out a number of game media is performed.   The payout control means is a game in which the game execution control means executes a game according to a predetermined game condition, and the number of game media according to the game result of the game is stored in the common game medium number storage means. 3. The game system according to claim 1, wherein payout is performed based on the number of media.

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