JP2009045354A - Game device to execute race by a plurality of objects for competition, and game control method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device capable of changing the upper limit value of bets. <P>SOLUTION: The game device comprises a bet input device capable of inputting bets on the objects for competition participating in a race in which a plurality of objects for competition competes for the ranking, and a controller programmed to executed the following processes (A)-(E): (A) the process of receiving regular bets from the bet input device; (B) the process of receiving high-price bets whose upper limit value is higher than the regular bets if a prescribed quantity of game media or more are bet in the process (A); (C) the process of advancing the race; (D) the process of giving dividends based on the regular bets in the process (A) and the result of the race; and (E) the process of giving dividends based on the high-price bets in the process (B) and the result of the race. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a game apparatus and a game control method for executing a race by a plurality of competition subjects.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a game device that progresses through a race in which a plurality of competition objects compete with each other, such as horse racing game devices (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 16). Generally, in such a game apparatus, a player predicts which competition object will win in a race based on information and intuition provided from the game apparatus, and a game medium such as a medal against the competition object BET. Then, it is possible to receive a payout according to the result of the race and the betting game medium.

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However, in the game devices described in Patent Documents 1 to 16, since the upper limit value of the amount of game media that can be bet in one game is always constant, even if it is desired to place a large amount of BET, it is predetermined. It was impossible to place a BET exceeding the upper limit. Although it is conceivable to set a high BET upper limit in advance so that a large amount of BET is possible, the upper limit is still constant in this case as well, so compared to conventional game devices. There was a problem that the game was not fresh and the game lacked freshness.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game device and a game control method capable of changing the upper limit value of the BET.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) a BET input device capable of inputting a BET for the competition object in which a plurality of competition objects participate in a race where each other competes in ranking;
A game apparatus comprising: a controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (E):
(A) a process of accepting a normal BET from the BET input device,
(B) A process of accepting a high-value BET having a larger BET upper limit value than the normal BET at the BET input device when a predetermined amount or more of game media are bet in the process (A).
(C) Processing to advance the race,
(D) a process of giving a dividend based on the normal BET performed in the process (A) and the result of the race; and
(E) A process of giving a payout based on the high amount BET performed in the process (B) and the result of the race.

According to the invention of (1), when a plurality of competition objects (for example, racehorses in a horse racing game) compete for rank, when a predetermined amount or more of game media are normally bet, the upper limit is higher than the normal BET. Accept the set high-value BET. Then, a payout is awarded based on the normal BET and the result of the race, and a payout is awarded based on the high amount BET and the result of the race.
If a BET of a predetermined amount or more is given, the upper limit of the BET becomes high, so that the player can place a higher BET. Further, since the upper limit of the BET changes (becomes higher) at a predetermined opportunity, the game can be changed and the player can be made fresh. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to try a higher BET, giving the player the possibility of a higher payout with a higher BET, and facilitating securing the profit of the game hall operator. Is possible.
In addition, by making a large bet on a specific competition object and obtaining a large amount of dividend, the player may feel as if he is the owner of the competition object (for example, a horse owner). it can.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The game device according to (1) above,
The process (E)
(E-1) When the competition object that has been BET high in the process (B) is in a predetermined order in the race, a normal dividend based on the high BET and the order of arrival is awarded, and It includes a process of giving a special payout different from the normal payout.

According to the invention of (2), when a competition object that has been BET high is in a predetermined order in a race, the normal payout (a payout calculated using odds) based on the high BET and the order of arrival is Separately, as a bonus, a special payout (for example, a payout of 10 times the payout by odds) is awarded. Therefore, if the player makes a large amount BET, depending on the result of the race, the player may obtain a large amount of payout that cannot be obtained by the normal BET, and the player's willingness to challenge the game can be improved.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The game device according to (1) or (2) above,
A display device capable of displaying images;
The controller further includes:
(F) When a predetermined amount or more of game media has been betted in the process (A), a process for displaying an image indicating that the high-priced BET is possible on the display device is executed. It is programmed.

According to the invention of (3), when a normal BET of a predetermined amount or more is placed, an image indicating that a high amount BET can be placed is displayed on a display device (for example, a display). Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress the player that it is possible to place a higher amount of BET, and as a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to make a higher amount of BET.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) a BET input device capable of inputting BETs for the competition objects in which a plurality of competition objects participate in a race where each other competes in ranking;
A game device comprising: a controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (D):
(A) a process of accepting a normal BET from the BET input device,
(B) A process of accepting a high-value BET having a larger BET upper limit value than the normal BET at the BET input device when a predetermined amount or more of game media are bet in the process (A).
(C) the process of proceeding with the race, and
(D) A process of giving a payout based on the sum of the game media normally betted in the process (A) and the game media betted in the process (B) and the result of the race.

According to the invention of (4), when a plurality of competition objects (for example, racehorses in a horse racing game) compete for rank, when a predetermined amount or more of game media are normally bet, the upper limit is higher than the normal BET. Accept the set high-value BET. Then, a payout is awarded based on the sum of the game media that have been normally betted and the game media that has been bet on a large amount, and the result of the race.
If a BET of a predetermined amount or more is given, the upper limit of the BET becomes high, so that the player can place a higher BET. Further, since the upper limit of the BET changes (becomes higher) at a predetermined opportunity, the game can be changed and the player can be made fresh. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to try a higher BET, giving the player the possibility of a higher payout with a higher BET, and facilitating securing the profit of the game hall operator. Is possible.
In addition, by making a large bet on a specific competition object and obtaining a large amount of dividend, the player may feel as if he is the owner of the competition object (for example, a horse owner). it can.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) (A) A stage where a normal BET is given to the above-mentioned competition object that participates in a race in which a plurality of competition objects compete with each other in ranks;
(B) When a predetermined amount or more of game media is betted in the step (A), a step of performing a high-value BET having a BET upper limit value larger than the normal BET;
(C) The stage of proceeding with the race,
(D) a step of giving a dividend based on the normal BET performed in the step (A) and the result of the race; and
(E) A game control method including a step of awarding a payout based on the high-priced BET performed in the step (B) and the result of the race.

According to the invention of (5), when a plurality of competition objects (for example, racehorses in a horse racing game) compete for rank, when a predetermined amount or more of game media are normally bet, the upper limit is higher than the normal BET. Accept the set high-value BET. Then, a payout is awarded based on the normal BET and the result of the race, and a payout is awarded based on the high amount BET and the result of the race.
If a BET of a predetermined amount or more is given, the upper limit of the BET becomes high, so that the player can place a higher BET. Further, since the upper limit of the BET changes (becomes higher) at a predetermined opportunity, the game can be changed and the player can be made fresh. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to try a higher BET, giving the player the possibility of a higher payout with a higher BET, and facilitating securing the profit of the game hall operator. Is possible.
In addition, by making a large bet on a specific competition object and obtaining a large amount of dividend, the player may feel as if he is the owner of the competition object (for example, a horse owner). it can.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) The game control method according to (4) above,
The step (E)
(E-1) When the competition object that has been BET high in the stage (B) is in a predetermined order in the race, a normal dividend based on the high BET and the order of arrival is awarded, and The method includes a step of granting a special payout different from the normal payout.

According to the invention of (6), when the competition object that has been BET high is the predetermined arrival order in the race, the normal dividend based on the high BET and the arrival order (dividend calculated using odds) is Separately, as a bonus, a special payout (for example, a payout of 10 times the payout by odds) is awarded. Therefore, if the player makes a large amount BET, depending on the result of the race, the player may obtain a large amount of payout that cannot be obtained by the normal BET, and the player's willingness to challenge the game can be improved.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(7) The game control method according to (4) or (5) above,
(F) including a step of executing a process of displaying on the display device an image indicating that the high-amount bet can be made when a predetermined amount or more of game media is bet in the step (A). It is characterized by.

According to the invention of (7), when a normal BET of a predetermined amount or more is placed, an image indicating that a high amount BET can be placed is displayed on a display device (for example, a display). Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress the player that it is possible to place a higher amount of BET, and as a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to make a higher amount of BET.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(8) (A) a stage of performing a normal BET on the competition object in which a plurality of competition objects compete in each other's rankings;
(B) When a predetermined amount or more of game media is betted in the step (A), a step of performing a high-value BET having a BET upper limit value larger than the normal BET;
(C) proceeding with the race, and
(D) including a step of awarding a payout based on the total amount of the game media normally betted in the step (A) and the high-between game media in the step (B) and the result of the race. A game control method.

According to the invention of (8), when a plurality of competition objects (for example, racehorses in a horse racing game) compete for rank, when a predetermined amount or more of game media are normally bet, the upper limit is higher than the normal BET. Accept the set high-value BET. Then, a payout is awarded based on the sum of the game media that have been normally betted and the game media that has been bet on a large amount, and the result of the race.
If a BET of a predetermined amount or more is given, the upper limit of the BET becomes high, so that the player can place a higher BET. Further, since the upper limit of the BET changes (becomes higher) at a predetermined opportunity, the game can be changed and the player can be made fresh. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to try a higher BET, giving the player the possibility of a higher payout with a higher BET, and facilitating securing the profit of the game hall operator. Is possible.
In addition, by making a large bet on a specific competition object and obtaining a large amount of dividend, the player may feel as if he is the owner of the competition object (for example, a horse owner). it can.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game device and game control method which can change the upper limit of BET can be provided.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, a case where the present invention is applied to a horse racing game apparatus will be described as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Note that the game in the present invention refers to a game in which everything except the input by the player is processed by the CPU.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating characteristic processing in the horse racing game apparatus according to the present embodiment, and is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game operation performed in a station included in the horse racing game apparatus according to the present embodiment.
2 to 4 are diagrams illustrating examples of images displayed on the sub-monitor provided in the station.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a horse racing game apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the station shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the horse racing game apparatus 1 according to this embodiment includes a main monitor 21 and a plurality of stations 101 installed so as to face the main monitor 21. The player seated at each station 101 predicts the result of the race game, and participates in the horse racing game by inputting a BET using the touch panel 114 provided in each station 101.

In this embodiment, if a BET of a predetermined amount or more is given to a racehorse that participates in a race game in which a plurality of racehorses compete with each other (hereinafter also simply referred to as a race), it is possible to bet at once. The upper limit of the amount is raised, and a high-value BET (hereinafter also referred to as a high-value BET) can be made. When a racehorse that has made a high BET is first in the race, a special dividend of 10 times the normal dividend will be awarded separately from the dividend (ordinary dividend) based on the high BET and odds. Is done.

Here, the process of FIG. 1 will be described. In FIG. 1, only processing in one station 101 is illustrated in order to avoid complexity.
First, in step S10, the CPU 131 (see FIG. 8) of the station 101 of the horse racing game apparatus 1 receives race information from the main game unit 11 (see FIG. 7). The race information includes information about the racehorse running in the race and information about the odds determined for each betting system. The racehorse corresponds to a competition object in the present invention.

Next, in step S11, the CPU 131 starts measuring the elapsed time t by the timer 126 (see FIG. 8).

Next, in step S12, the CPU 131 displays a BET image on the sub monitor 113 (see FIG. 6) based on the race information received from the main game unit 11. The BET image will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S13, the CPU 131 specifies the content of the BET operation performed by the player based on the coordinate signal from the touch panel drive circuit 122 (see FIG. 8), and stores it in the RAM 132 (see FIG. 8). The contents of the BET operation are reflected on the display on the BET image of the sub monitor 113 by the CPU 131.

Next, in step S <b> 14, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the BET performed by the input of the BET operation has reached a predetermined amount (100 credits in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the BET has reached the predetermined amount, in step S15, the CPU 131 displays on the sub monitor 113 a high-priced BET image including an image showing a high-priced BET button for performing a high-priced BET with a high BET upper limit. The expensive BET image will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

When it is determined in step S14 that the BET has not reached the predetermined amount, or when the process of step S15 is executed, in step S16, the CPU 131 presets the elapsed time t measured by the timer 126. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time T (50 seconds in this embodiment) has been reached. If it is determined that the elapsed time t has not reached the specified time T, the process proceeds to step S13.

On the other hand, when determining that the elapsed time t has reached the specified time T, in step S17, the CPU 131 sends BET information indicating the content of the BET operation via the communication interface 125 (see FIG. 8) to the main control unit 12 (FIG. 8). 7).
The BET information includes at least the ID of the betting racehorse, information indicating the number of betted game media, information regarding the type of betting ticket, and information regarding the identification number of the station 101. The information indicating the number of game media betted is information indicating the number of game media betted by the above-described high-value BET button and the number of game media betted (usually betted) without using the high-value BET button. It is.

Next, in step S <b> 18, the CPU 131 receives jockey viewpoint information from the main game unit 11. The jockey viewpoint information is information indicating an image of a race course viewed from the viewpoint of a jockey of a racehorse that has been betted for a large amount of money (hereinafter, also referred to as a jockey viewpoint image). It is transmitted from the main game unit 11 as needed.

Next, in step S19, the CPU 131 displays a jockey viewpoint image based on the jockey viewpoint information received in step S18. The jockey viewpoint image will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S20, the CPU 131 results information indicating the result of the race such as the arrival order of each racehorse, the amount of a dividend (ordinary dividend and special dividend) calculated based on the result and the BET information, and the like. Is received from the main game unit 11. When the result information is received, the CPU 131 displays an image indicating the result of the race and the payout to be awarded on the sub monitor 113.

Next, in step S21, the CPU 131 updates the number of credits owned by the player stored in the RAM 132 based on the result information received in step S20, and also displays the payout amount display area 220 on the BET image of the sub monitor 113 and the like. The display in the credit amount display area 221 (see FIG. 2) is updated.
After executing the process of step S21, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the BET image displayed on the sub monitor 113 in step S12 of FIG. The BET image displayed on the screen of the sub-monitor 113 covered with the touch panel 114 includes a horse number display area 201, a horse name display area 202, a basic ability display area 203 for displaying speed / stamina as a bar graph, and an arrival in the previous five runs. A grade display area 204 for displaying the order, a tone display area 205 for displaying the current condition with an arrow, and a betting ticket purchase button display area for displaying a winning-type betting ticket purchase button for hitting the first horse number together with odds and BET numbers. 206 is provided.

The BET image includes an image showing a help button 211, a 1 BET button 213, a 5 BET button 214, a 10 BET button 215, a 100 BET button 216, a cancel button 217, a cashout button 218, and a betting ticket system switching button 222.
Further, the BET image is provided with a time display area 212, a BET number display area 219, a payout amount display area 220, and a credit number display area 221.

The help button 211 is a button that the player touches in order to display an operation method such as BET on the sub monitor 113. The time display area 212 displays the remaining time during which BET input is possible. The 1 BET button 213 is a button that the player touches to add “1” to the current BET number. The 5BET button 214 is a button that the player touches to add “5” to the current BET number. The 10 BET button 215 is a button that the player touches to add “10” to the current BET number. The 100 BET button 216 is a button that the player touches to add “100” to the current BET number.

The cancel button 217 is a button that the player touches to cancel the added BET number. The cashout button 218 is a button that the player touches in order to pay out coins corresponding to the number of credits owned by the player using the bar code ticket 39. In the BET number display area 219, the total number of BETs set by the player for the current race is displayed. The payout amount display area 220 displays the payout amount of the current race. In the credit amount display area 221, the number of credits owned by the player is displayed.

The BET image shown in FIG. 2 is a single-bet-type BET image, but each time the player touches the betting ticket system switching button 222, double-win (double), horse number double-winning single (horse single), horse-number triple winning single BET images such as (single triple), horse number double winning double (mare), frame number double winning double (frame continuous), horse number triple winning double (triple double), extended horse number double winning double (wide), etc. Switch.

The player touches any one of the 1BET button 213, 5BET button 214, 10BET button 215, and 100BET button 216, and then touches one of the betting ticket purchase buttons in the betting ticket purchase button display area 206, the player performs a BET. Can do. For example, if the betting ticket purchase button corresponding to the horse number “1” in the betting ticket purchase button display area 206 is touched after touching the 10 BET button 215, the current BET number is set to “ 10 "can be added. The current BET number for each horse number is displayed next to the betting ticket purchase button corresponding to each horse number.
In the present embodiment, a BET performed using any of the 1 BET button 213, the 5 BET button 214, the 10 BET button 215, and the 100 BET button 216 is referred to as a normal BET.
Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where BET with respect to one racehorse is performed, in this invention, it is good also as performing BET with respect to a some racehorse.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a high-priced BET image displayed on the sub monitor 113 in step S15 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, when a normal BET of a predetermined amount (100 credits) or more is made using any one of the 1BET button 213, the 5BET button 214, the 10BET button 215, and the 100BET button 216 (see the BET number display area 219). A high-priced BET button image 330 is displayed. Each time the player touches a portion corresponding to the high-priced BET button image 330 on the touch panel 114, the player can input a high-priced BET that adds “500” to the current BET number.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a jockey viewpoint image displayed on the sub monitor 113 in step S19 of FIG. When the jockey viewpoint information is received from the main game unit 11 at the station 101, a jockey viewpoint image 310 is displayed on the sub monitor 113 as shown in FIG. The jockey viewpoint image 310 shows the state of the race course viewed from the viewpoint of the jockey of the racehorse that has been betted at the station 101. In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, a high-priced BET is performed on the racehorse “AAA”, and the state of the race course viewed from the viewpoint of the jockey of the racehorse “AAA” is displayed.
In addition, when a high-priced BET is performed on a plurality of racehorses, a jockey viewpoint image 310 based on the viewpoints of all the racehorses that have been BET high is displayed. For example, when a high-priced BET is performed on the racehorse “AAA” and the racehorse “BBB”, an image based on the viewpoint of the jockey of the racehorse “AAA” and the jockey of the racehorse “BBB” The image based on the viewpoint is displayed side by side.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a horse racing game apparatus according to the present embodiment.
The horse racing game apparatus 1 includes a main monitor 21, speakers 22 installed on the left and right sides of the main monitor 21, a display device 23 installed on the upper side of the main monitor 21, and a plurality of devices installed to face the main monitor 21. Station 101.
The main monitor 21 displays an image indicating the progress of the race, an image indicating information based on the BET, and the like. A sound corresponding to the progress of the race is output from the speaker 22. The display 23 displays information related to the game in general.

6 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the station shown in FIG.
The station 101 includes a cabinet 111, a chair 112 installed in the cabinet 111, a sub monitor 113 installed in the cabinet 111 so as to face the chair 112, a touch panel 114 provided on the screen of the sub monitor 113, and a chair 112. The bill discriminator 115 installed on the right cabinet 111 and the ticket printer 116 installed below the bill discriminator 115 are provided.
On the sub monitor 113, the above-described BET image, high-priced BET image, jockey viewpoint image, image showing the progress of the race, and the like are displayed. The sub monitor 113 corresponds to the display device in the present invention. The touch panel 114 is used for input by a player such as a BET operation using a BET image. The touch panel 114 corresponds to the BET input device in the present invention.

The banknote discriminator 115 recognizes the suitability of banknotes and accepts regular banknotes in the cabinet 111. And the banknote received in the cabinet 111 is converted into the number of coins at a predetermined rate, and the number of credits corresponding to the number of coins is added as the number of credits owned by the player. Note that the bill validator 115 may be configured to be able to read a barcode-added ticket 39 described later.

The ticket printer 116 prints on a ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the station 101 are encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 39 with a bar code. The player causes the other station to read the bar code-added ticket 39 and play the game at the station 101, or exchanges the bar code-added ticket 39 with a bill or the like at a predetermined location of the game facility (for example, a cashier in the casino). can do.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a main game unit included in the horse racing game apparatus shown in FIG.
The main game unit 11 is a central part of the horse racing game apparatus 1 in the present embodiment. The main game unit 11 includes a main control unit 12, a main monitor 21, a speaker 22, a display device 23, a switch 24, and an external storage device 25.

The main control unit 12 has a microcomputer 45 arranged on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 45 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a RAM 42, and a ROM 43.
The RAM 42 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 41. The ROM 43 stores various programs for performing processes necessary for the control of the horse racing game apparatus 1, win rate data of each racehorse, and the like.
The microcomputer 45 corresponds to the controller in the present invention.

An image processing circuit 31 is connected to the microcomputer 45 via an I / O interface 46. The image processing circuit 31 is connected to the main monitor 21 and controls driving of the main monitor 21.

The image processing circuit 31 includes a program ROM 311, an image ROM 312, an image control CPU 313, a work RAM 314, an image data processor 315 (hereinafter also referred to as VDP 315), and a video RAM 316.
The program ROM 311 stores an image control program related to display on the main monitor 21 and various selection tables.
The image ROM 312 stores various image data such as dot data, background image data, and racehorse image data for forming an image on the main monitor 21, for example.
Also, the image control CPU 313 follows the parameters set by the microcomputer 45 and follows the image control program stored in advance in the program ROM, and the main monitor 21 from among dot data and image data stored in advance in the image ROM. The image to be displayed is determined.
The work RAM 314 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU 313.
The VDP 315 generates image data corresponding to display contents determined by the image control CPU 313 and outputs the image data to the main monitor 21.
The video RAM 316 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed with the VDP 315.

The audio circuit 32 is connected to the microcomputer 45 via the I / O interface 46. A speaker 22 is connected to the audio circuit 32. The speakers 22 are provided on the left and right of the main monitor 21, and output sound by being controlled by the audio circuit 32 based on a drive signal from the CPU 41.

A display drive circuit 33 is connected to the microcomputer 45 via an I / O interface 46. The display device 23 is connected to the display device drive circuit 33. The display device 23 is provided on the upper part of the main monitor 21 and displays information related to the game in general by display control of the display device drive circuit 33 based on a drive signal from the CPU 41.

A switch circuit 34 is connected to the microcomputer 45 via an I / O interface 46. The switch 24 is connected to the switch circuit 34. The switch 24 is provided on the lower side of the main monitor 21 and inputs an instruction by an operator's setting operation to the CPU 41 based on a switch signal from the switch circuit 34.

A random number generator 35 is connected to the microcomputer 45 via an I / O interface 46. The random number generator 35 generates a random number sampled by the CPU 41.

A timer 37 is connected to the microcomputer 45 via an I / O interface 46. The timer 37 is used for timing such as when starting a race game.

An external storage device 25 is connected to the microcomputer 45 via an I / O interface 46. The external storage device 25 is provided around the main monitor 21. For example, by storing dot data or the like for forming an image in the external storage device 25, the external storage device 25 has the same function as the image ROM 312 in the image processing circuit 31. Accordingly, when the image control CPU 313 in the image processing circuit 31 determines an image to be displayed on the main monitor 21, dot data stored in the external storage device 25 in advance is also determined.

A communication interface 36 is connected to the microcomputer 45 via an I / O interface 46. The sub-control unit 102 of each station 101 is connected to the communication interface 36. Therefore, the CPU 41 performs command transmission / reception, request transmission / reception, data transmission / reception, and the like with each station 101 via the communication interface 36.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a station included in the horse racing game apparatus shown in FIG.
The station 101 includes a sub-control unit 102, a sub-monitor 113, a touch panel 114, a bill validator 115, and a ticket printer 116.

The sub-control unit 102 includes a microcomputer 135 disposed on the circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 135 includes a CPU 131 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a RAM 132, and a ROM 133.
The RAM 132 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 131. The ROM 133 stores various programs, data tables, and the like for performing processes necessary for the control of the horse racing game apparatus 1.
The microcomputer 135 corresponds to the controller in the present invention.

A sub monitor drive circuit 121 is connected to the microcomputer 135 via an I / O interface 136. A sub monitor 113 is connected to the sub monitor drive circuit 121. The sub monitor drive circuit 121 controls the drive of the sub monitor 113 based on the drive signal from the main game unit 11. The sub monitor drive circuit 121 has the same configuration and function as the image processing circuit 31 and controls the drive of the sub monitor 113 so that, for example, a later-described BET image is displayed.

A touch panel drive circuit 122 is connected to the microcomputer 135 via an I / O interface 136. A touch panel 114 is connected to the touch panel drive circuit 122. The touch panel 114 is provided on the screen of the sub-monitor 113, and inputs an instruction by a player's contact operation to the CPU 131 as a coordinate signal from the touch panel drive circuit 122.

A bill validator driving circuit 123 is connected to the microcomputer 135 via an I / O interface 136. A bill validator 115 is connected to the bill validator drive circuit 123. The bill validator 115 identifies whether the bill 39 or the ticket 39 with a barcode is appropriate. The banknote discriminator 115 inputs the amount of the accepted banknote to the CPU 131 based on the identification signal from the banknote discriminator drive circuit 123 when accepting a regular banknote. When the bill discriminator 115 receives a regular ticket 39 with a barcode, the bill discriminator 115 inputs the number of credits recorded in the barcode-added ticket 39 to the CPU 131 based on an identification signal from the bill discriminator driving circuit 123. To do.

A ticket printer driving circuit 124 is connected to the microcomputer 135 via an I / O interface 136. A ticket printer 116 is connected to the ticket printer drive circuit 124. The ticket printer 116 is output-controlled by the ticket printer driving circuit 124 based on a driving signal output from the CPU 131, thereby printing a barcode obtained by encoding data such as the number of owned credits stored in the RAM 132 on the ticket. It is output as a ticket 39 with a barcode.

A communication interface 125 is connected to the microcomputer 135 via an I / O interface 136. The main control unit 12 of the main game unit 11 is connected to the communication interface 125. Therefore, the CPU 131 performs transmission / reception of commands, transmission / reception of requests, transmission / reception of data, and the like with the main game unit 11 via the communication interface 125.

A timer 126 is connected to the microcomputer 135 via an I / O interface 136. The timer 126 is used for timing such as when the acceptance of the BET operation is terminated.

Next, the game operation executed in the horse racing game apparatus 1 will be described. Since the process executed in the station 101 has already been described with reference to FIG. 1, it is executed in the main game unit 11 here. Only the processing will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the game operation performed in the main game unit included in the horse racing game apparatus according to the present embodiment.

The main game unit 11 performs each process of steps S100 to S108.
First, in step S100, the CPU 41 selects a predetermined number (for example, 6) of the racehorses among the plurality of racehorses whose data is stored in the ROM 43 based on the random number generated by the random number generator 35, The selected racehorse is the racehorse that will run in this race. At this time, start numbers “1” to “6” are assigned to the racehorses to start.

Next, in step S101, the CPU 41 executes a process of determining odds for each betting ticket system. At this time, the CPU 41 sets odds based on the winning percentage data of each racehorse stored in the ROM 43. Accordingly, odds of the arrival order prediction including the racehorse having a high winning ratio are set to a low magnification, and odds of the arrival order prediction including the racehorse having a low winning ratio are set to a high magnification.

In step S102, the CPU 41 transmits, as race information, information regarding the racehorse to be run and the odds determined by the processing in steps S100 and S101 to each station 101.

Next, in step S <b> 103, the CPU 41 receives BET information indicating the content of the BET operation at the station 101 from the station 101.

Next, in step S104, the CPU 41 displays a BET information image based on the BET information received in step S103 on the main monitor 21.
The BET information image will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S105, the CPU 41 executes a race game execution process.
In this race game execution process, the CPU 41 determines the order of arrival of each racehorse in the race game based on the random number generated by the random number generator 35. Then, based on the determined content, an image indicating the race progress is output to the main monitor 21.
The race game execution process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S106, the CPU 41 displays a result image indicating the result of this horse racing game on the main monitor 21 based on the BET information received in step S103 and the result of the race in the race game execution process in step S105. To do. The result image includes an image indicating the identification number of the station 101 on which a high-priced BET is placed on the first racehorse. The result image will be described in detail later using FIG.

In step S107, the CPU 41 determines the odds determined in step S101, the BET information received in step S103, and the arrival order of each racehorse determined in the race game execution process in step S105. Calculate the dividend amount. When a large amount bet is placed, a normal payout and a special payout are determined based on the result of the race.

Next, in step S108, the CPU 41 transmits information indicating the result of the race and each payout amount calculated by the process of step S107 to the corresponding station 101 as result information.
Thereafter, the same processing is repeated in the next race.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the BET information image displayed on the main monitor in step S104 of FIG.
In the BET information image shown in FIG. 10, a horse number display area 3 for displaying a horse number indicating a start number of a racehorse running in a race, a horse name display area 4 for displaying a name of a race horse, and odds of a winning type betting ticket are displayed. There are provided an odds display area 5 and a BET status display area 6 for displaying information regarding the betted game media.

A lower part of the BET information image is provided with a race course display area 7 for displaying an overall view of the race course of the race game currently accepting BET input. S represents the starting point of the race, and G represents the goal point of the race.

In the present embodiment, the BET information image is displayed on the main monitor 21. However, in the present invention, the BET information image may be displayed on the sub monitor provided in the station.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a result image displayed on the main monitor in step S106 of FIG.
In the result image, an image 320 showing the content of praise that the arrival order prediction for the racehorse that has bet a large amount of money was hit, and an image 321 listing the identification numbers of the stations 101 that made the prediction of the arrival order by the large amount BET. And are included. FIG. 11 shows that the station 101 corresponding to the identification numbers “4”, “5”, “10”, and “15” hit the prediction.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a race game execution process performed in the horse racing game apparatus.
First, in step S200, the CPU 41 performs various settings related to the race. In this process, the CPU 41 determines the arrival order of each racehorse in the race based on the random number generated by the random number generator 35.

Next, in step S201, the CPU 41 sets an effect pattern for image display based on the setting in the process of step S200. That is, the CPU 41 creates an effect image of each racehorse from the start to the goal based on the background image data, racehorse image data, and the like stored in the image ROM 312.

Next, in step S202, the CPU 41 outputs an image indicating the race progress to the main monitor 21 based on the effect image created in the process of step S201.
At this time, the identification numbers of all the stations 101 that are making a high-value BET on the racehorse are displayed at the positions of the racehorse where the high-value BET is placed and the jockey riding the racehorse. To do. An example of such display will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S203, the CPU 41 obtains jockey viewpoint information, which is information indicating an image (a jockey viewpoint image) showing a race course viewed from the viewpoint of the jockey of the racehorse that has been betted at a predetermined time interval. It transmits to the corresponding station 101 (in this embodiment, every 1/30 seconds).

Next, in step S204, the CPU 41 determines whether or not all the racehorses running in the race game have reached the goal, and determines that all the racehorses have not reached the goal, To step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined that all racehorses have reached the goal, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the main monitor during a race.
The main monitor 21 displays a plurality of images 300 indicating the racehorses (and jockeys), and an image 301 indicating the horse number of the racehorse is displayed near the image 300. Then, an image 302 indicating the identification number of the station 101 where the high-bet BET for the racehorse was made is displayed at the position of the racehorse and jockey bib that have been high-bet.

As described above, according to the horse racing game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, in a race in which a plurality of racehorses compete for rank, the upper limit is set higher than the normal BET when a predetermined amount or more of game media are normally BET. Accept large bets. Then, a payout is awarded based on the normal BET and the result of the race, and a payout is awarded based on the high amount BET and the result of the race.
If a BET of a predetermined amount or more is given, the upper limit of the BET becomes high, so that the player can place a higher BET. Further, since the upper limit of the BET changes (becomes higher) at a predetermined opportunity, the game can be changed and the player can be made fresh. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to try a higher BET, giving the player the possibility of a higher payout with a higher BET, and facilitating securing the profit of the game hall operator. Is possible.
Further, by giving a large amount of BET to a specific racehorse and obtaining a large amount of payout, the player can feel as if he / she is the owner (owner) of the racehorse.

Further, according to the horse racing game apparatus 1, when a racehorse with a high bet is placed in a predetermined order in a race, a normal payout based on the high bet and the order of arrival (a payout calculated using odds) Separately, a special payout (a payout of 10 times the payout by odds) is awarded as a bonus. Therefore, if the player makes a large amount BET, depending on the result of the race, the player may obtain a large amount of payout that cannot be obtained by the normal BET, and the player's willingness to challenge the game can be improved.

Further, according to the horse racing game apparatus 1, when a normal BET of a predetermined amount or more is given, a high price BET button image 330 indicating that a high price BET can be performed is displayed on the sub monitor 113. Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress the player that it is possible to place a higher amount of BET, and as a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to make a higher amount of BET.

In the present invention, as shown in the present embodiment, when the betting ticket system is a single winning type, it is desirable that a high-bet bet is possible. However, the horse number double winning single type (horse single), horse number High bet may be made possible in other betting ticket systems such as triple winning single (three singles).

Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which when the normal BET reaches a predetermined amount or more, the high-priced BET button image 330 is displayed on the sub monitor 113. However, in the present invention, the high-priced BET button displayed on the display device in advance. The image may be validated as a high-priced BET button only when the normal BET reaches a predetermined amount or more.
In the present invention, a physical button provided on the game device (for example, a push button switch provided on the station) can be used as a high-priced BET button only when the normal BET reaches a predetermined amount or more. Also good.
In the present invention, a plurality of types of high-priced BET buttons having different betable amounts at a time may be provided (or displayed as images on a display device).

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the payout for the normal BET and the payout for the high amount BET are separately calculated and given has been described. However, in the present invention, the payout is based on the sum of the normal BET and the high amount BET. It may be calculated.

In the present invention, the normal BET may be invalidated when a high BET is made after the normal BET reaches a predetermined amount.

Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated the case where the racehorse to start was determined based on the random number generate | occur | produced by the random number generator 35, in this invention, it is good also as running a racehorse in predetermined order. . For example, it is good also as running in a race game in order of racehorse ID. Moreover, it is good also as dividing a racehorse into the group for every predetermined number (for example, 6), and making it run in a group unit order.

In this embodiment, the case where one race course is stored in the ROM 43 has been described. However, in the present invention, a plurality of race courses may be stored in the ROM. For example, different race courses such as a dirt course, turf course, clockwise, counterclockwise, and competitive distance are stored in the ROM.
Specifically, the CPU 41 selects one race course from a plurality of race courses stored in the ROM 43 based on the random number generated by the random number generator 35, and sets the selected race course as the current race course. . Furthermore, CPU41 transmits the information regarding the selected race course to each station 101 as race information with the information regarding the racehorse to run and the odds determined by the process of steps S100 and S101.

Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated the case where the image of a racehorse was displayed on the main monitor 21 and the video horse racing game which performs a race was performed, in this invention, it races using the model which shows a racehorse etc. It may be done. Moreover, it is good also as performing the game which performs BET with respect to races, such as actual horse racing.

Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated the case where this invention was applied to the horse racing game device 1, in this invention, a bicycle race game device, a boat racing game device, a dog race game device, a car race game device, an auto racing game device. It is good also as applying to etc. In such a configuration, a bicycle, a motor boat, a dog, a car, and a motorcycle respectively correspond to the competition objects in the present invention.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed in design. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game operation | movement performed in the station with which the horse racing game apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the sub monitor with which a station is provided. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the sub monitor with which a station is provided. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the sub monitor with which a station is provided. It is a perspective view showing typically an example of a horse racing game device concerning this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the station shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the main game part with which the horse racing game apparatus shown in FIG. 5 is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the station with which the horse racing game apparatus shown in FIG. 5 is provided. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game operation | movement performed in the main game part with which the horse racing game apparatus concerning this embodiment is provided. It is a figure which shows an example of the BET information image displayed on a main monitor. It is a figure which shows an example of the result image displayed on a main monitor. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the race game execution process performed in a horse racing game device. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a main monitor during a race.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Horse racing game apparatus 11 Main game part 12 Main control part 21 Main monitor 25 External storage device 31 Image processing circuit 35 Random number generator 36 Communication interface 37 Timer 41 CPU
42 RAM
43 ROM
45 Microcomputer 101 Station 102 Sub control unit 113 Sub monitor 114 Touch panel 121 Sub monitor drive circuit 122 Touch panel drive circuit 125 Communication interface 126 Timer 131 CPU
132 RAM
133 ROM
135 Microcomputer 311 Program ROM
312 Image ROM
313 Image control CPU
315 Image data processor

Claims (8)

A BET input device capable of inputting a BET for the competition object that participates in a race in which a plurality of competition objects compete with each other in a ranking;
A game apparatus comprising: a controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (E):
(A) a process of accepting a normal BET from the BET input device;
(B) A process of accepting a high-value BET having a larger BET upper limit value than the normal BET at the BET input device when a predetermined amount or more of game media are bet in the process (A).
(C) Processing to advance the race,
(D) a process of giving a payout based on the normal BET performed in the process (A) and the result of the race; and
(E) A process of giving a payout based on the high-priced BET performed in the process (B) and the result of the race. The process (E)
(E-1) When the competition object that has been BET high in the process (B) is in a predetermined order in the race, a normal payout based on the high BET and the order of arrival is awarded, and The game device according to claim 1, further comprising a process of giving a special payout different from the normal payout. A display device capable of displaying images;
The controller further includes:
(F) When a predetermined amount or more of game media has been betted in the process (A), a process of displaying an image indicating that the high-priced BET is possible on the display device is executed. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is programmed. A BET input device capable of inputting a BET for the competition object that participates in a race in which a plurality of competition objects compete with each other in a ranking;
A game device comprising: a controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (D):
(A) a process of accepting a normal BET from the BET input device;
(B) A process of accepting a high-value BET having a larger BET upper limit value than the normal BET at the BET input device when a predetermined amount or more of game media are bet in the process (A).
(C) the process of proceeding with the race; and
(D) A process of giving a payout based on the sum of the game media normally betted in the process (A) and the game media highly betted in the process (B) and the result of the race. (A) performing a normal BET on the competition object that participates in a race in which a plurality of competition objects compete for ranks;
(B) When a predetermined amount or more of game media has been betted in the step (A), a step of performing a high-value BET having a BET upper limit value larger than the normal BET;
(C) proceeding with the race;
(D) a step of granting a payout based on the normal BET performed in the step (A) and the result of the race; and
(E) A game control method comprising a step of awarding a payout based on the high amount BET performed in the step (B) and the result of the race. The step (E)
(E-1) When the competition object that has been BET high in the step (B) is in a predetermined arrival order in the race, a normal payout based on the high BET and the arrival order is awarded, and 5. The game control method according to claim 4, further comprising a step of giving a special payout different from the normal payout. (F) including a step of executing a process of displaying an image indicating that the high-priced BET can be made on a display device when a predetermined amount or more of game media is bet in the step (A). The game control method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by the above-mentioned. (A) performing a normal BET on the competition object that participates in a race in which a plurality of competition objects compete for ranks;
(B) When a predetermined amount or more of game media has been betted in the step (A), a step of performing a high-value BET having a BET upper limit value larger than the normal BET;
(C) proceeding with the race; and
(D) including a step of awarding a payout based on the sum of the game media that are normally betted in the step (A) and the game media that are betted in a high amount in the step (B), and the result of the race. A game control method.

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