JP2009172104A - Competition game device, competition game method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an unprecedented way of playing a game, and to provide a competition game device which permits even beginners to feel the pleasure of winning. <P>SOLUTION: The horse race game device 1 includes: a multiple-race bet second race win odds computation section 831 and a multiple-race bet second race place odds computation section 832, both computing win odds and place odds of a second race in a multiple-race bet for all racehorses on the basis of probability of the racehorses finishing first and second in the races; an odds adjustment section 84 adjusting the odds so as to make the place odds lower than the win odds for the racehorses; and a dividend offering section 93 offering a dividend computed on the basis of the adjusted win odds when a racehorse specified by players wins in the multiple-race bet second race, and offering a dividend computed on the basis of the adjusted place odds when the racehorse finishes second. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a competitive game apparatus simulating horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, car racing, and the like, and in particular, a competitive game apparatus and a competitive game method for playing by predicting the ranking of competitors based on horses, bicycles, ships, cars, etc. And the program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, many competitive game apparatuses are known in which a plurality of competitors simulating horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, automobiles, and the like compete for ranks and race. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a horse racing game apparatus. In such a competitive game device, the main content is the acceptance of voting about the ranking of competitors and the provision of dividends when the voting is won, for the purpose of enhancing the interest in voting, In many cases, it is possible to specify the rank in various designation modes such as double winning, wide, triple, single, triple. However, especially for beginners of the game, even if voting is performed in a complicated manner, it is difficult to win and there are many cases where the game cannot be enjoyed.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-216355

  An object of the present invention is to provide a competitive game apparatus, a competitive game method, and a program that provide a way of playing that has not been heretofore and allow beginners to feel the joy of winning.

  A program according to the present invention is a program that causes a computer including a control unit and a storage unit to execute a procedure for executing a competition game in which a plurality of competitors compete to rank and perform the competition game. Based on the probability that each competitor is ranked first in the competition, the odds of the first prize for each competitor are calculated and stored in the storage means, and each competitor in the competition has 2 Based on the probability of being ranked, the odds of the second place of each competitor are calculated and stored in the storage means, and for each of the competitors, the odds of the second place are higher than the odds of the first place. The procedure for adjusting the odds to be lower and storing them in the storage means, the procedure for accepting a vote for a player to designate one competitor via the input means, and the competition specified in the vote If the body is ranked first in the competition, the player is provided with a payout calculated based on the adjusted odds of the first place, and the competitor designated in the vote becomes second place. In such a case, a procedure for providing the player with a payout calculated based on the second-order odds after the adjustment is executed.

According to the present invention, an unprecedented way of playing, in which a player designated by the player is ranked first or second, and a payout is changed depending on whether it is first or second. Can be provided. For example, in the conventional double win, if the competitor designated by voting enters the second place, it will be won, but in the case of a winner, the same odds will be given regardless of whether the designated competitor is first or second place. Applied.
Further, according to the present invention, since the designated competitor is won even in the second place, the possibility of winning increases, and even beginners can enjoy the fun of winning.
Also, since the odds of the first place are adjusted to be higher than the odds of the second place, odd odds that the first place is lower than the odds of the second place are presented to the player. It can avoid giving a sense of incongruity.

In addition, it is preferable that the procedure for adjusting the odds includes a procedure for adjusting the odds of each of the competitors so that the competitor with the highest odds of the first place also increases the odds of the second place. .
Thereby, it is possible to avoid giving odds to the player by presenting odds contrary to the common sense that the odds of the second place are higher in the competitor with the lower first place odds.

  In addition, the procedure for accepting the vote includes a procedure for accepting a vote for designating a competitor that the player expects to be ranked first in the first competition, and a vote in the first competition via the input means. When the designated competitor is ranked first in the first competition, the player can vote by designating one competitor in the second competition via the input means. And the procedure for providing the dividend to the player when the competitor designated by the vote in the second competition is ranked first in the second competition. When a payout calculated based on the odds of the first place is provided to the player, and the competitor designated by voting in the second competition is second, the second place after the adjustment Provide the player with a payout calculated based on the odds It can be made to contain the order.

  In this way, unlike the real competition where the designated competitor is the 1st place in the same way as in the 1st competition, it is a winning method close to the heavy victory in the real world. Since the competitor designated in the second competition is won even in the second place, the possibility of winning increases, and even beginners can enjoy the game.

In addition, the procedure for providing the player with the payout includes the second means via the input means when the competitor designated by the vote in the first competition is ranked first in the first competition. In the case where the voting in the competition is not performed, it is preferable to include a procedure for providing the player with a payout for the result of the first competition.
As a result, the player can have a wider range of choices and can increase the enjoyment of the game.

  A recording medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium on which the above program is recorded.

The competitive game apparatus according to the present invention is a competitive game apparatus that executes a competitive game in which a plurality of competitors compete for ranks, and based on the probability that each of the competitors is ranked first in the competition. A first odds calculating unit for calculating the first odds of each of the competitors, and a second odds of each of the competitors based on the probability that each of the competitors is second in the competition. A second odds calculation unit for calculating the odds, an odds adjustment processing unit for adjusting the odds so that the second-order odds are lower than the first-order odds for each of the competitors, and input means When the player accepts a vote for designating one competitor, and the competitor designated in the vote is ranked first in the competition, the adjusted odds for the first place Dividend calculated based on A payout providing unit that provides the player with a payout calculated based on the adjusted odds of the second place when the competitor designated in the voting is second place. And.
According to the present invention, an unprecedented way of playing, in which a player designated by the player is ranked first or second, and a payout is changed depending on whether it is first or second. Can be provided. In addition, since the designated competitor is selected even in the second place, the possibility of winning becomes high, and even beginners can enjoy the fun of winning.
Also, since the odds of the first place are adjusted to be higher than the odds of the second place, odd odds that the first place is lower than the odds of the second place are presented to the player. It can avoid giving a sense of incongruity.

A competitive game method according to the present invention is a method for causing a competitive game device including a control means and a storage means to execute a competitive game in which a plurality of competitors compete to rank and perform the competition game, Calculating the first odds of each of the competitors based on the probability that each competitor is ranked first in a competition and storing the odds in the storage means; and the control means comprises: Calculating the odds of the second place of each of the competitors based on the probability that the competitor is second place and storing the odds in the storage means; and the control means for each of the competitors Adjusting the odds so that the odds of the rank are lower than the odds of the first place and storing them in the storage means, and the control means designates one competitor via the input means Craftsman accepting voting When the competitor designated in the voting is ranked first in the competition, the control means provides the player with a payout calculated based on the adjusted first-order odds. Providing a payout calculated based on the adjusted second-order odds to the player when the competitor designated in the voting ranks second. .
According to the present invention, an unprecedented way of playing, in which a player designated by the player is ranked first or second, and a payout is changed depending on whether it is first or second. Can be provided. In addition, since the designated competitor is selected even in the second place, the possibility of winning becomes high, and even beginners can enjoy the fun of winning.
Also, since the odds of the first place are adjusted to be higher than the odds of the second place, odd odds that the first place is lower than the odds of the second place are presented to the player. It can avoid giving a sense of incongruity.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a competitive game apparatus, a competitive game method, and a program that can provide an unprecedented way of playing and also allow beginners to feel the joy of winning.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Note that the present invention is applied to a competitive game apparatus in which a plurality of competitors compete by ranking for arbitrary matters, but in the following embodiments, a traveling body simulating the shape of a horse Is applied to a horse racing game apparatus that races in order of arrival.
Embodiment 1 FIG.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a horse racing game apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  As shown in the figure, the horse racing game apparatus 1 includes a substantially cylindrical device main body 2 at the center of a housing in which a main control board 21 (see FIG. 7) described later is accommodated, and the periphery of the device main body 2. A plurality of satellites (game terminals) 70 that are arranged and electrically connected to the main control board 21 via a communication cable or the like are mainly configured.

  In FIG. 1, only the three satellites 70 in the foreground are shown for the sake of brevity. However, in the horse racing game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, twelve satellites 70 are arranged around the apparatus main body 2. It is assumed that

  2A and 2B are a perspective explanatory view and a plan view showing the configuration of the apparatus main body 2.

  As shown in the figure, the apparatus main body 2 includes a cylindrical outer casing 3, and an upper surface plate 4 and a lower surface plate 7 that are disposed inside the outer housing 3 and are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. It has a two-story structure.

  The upper surface plate 4 is a plate-like member having a substantially circular shape, and the first running surface 4s, which is the upper surface thereof, is visible from the satellite 70 and the surrounding players. The first traveling surface 4s is formed with a track 5 that is a traveling path on which a plurality of traveling bodies 30 travel in order of arrival in a race (competition event), and the traveling body 30 traveling on the track 5 is photographed. A plurality of field cameras 22, a goal camera 23, a monitor device 24 for displaying information such as images taken by the cameras 22, 23 and race guidance are arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, in order to realistically reproduce the appearance of the racetrack, the artificial turf material processed with green powder, fibers, or the like is laid around the track 5 and its periphery.

  The track 5 is formed in a figure 8 shape as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the horse racing game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, by changing a plurality of types of running courses indicated by the symbols SR, MR, and LR from the starting points S1 and S2 to the goal G according to the type of the race, It is possible to race on multiple types of running courses such as distance, medium distance, and long distance.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the apparatus main body 2 is arranged on the outer periphery of the top plate 4 in order to enable the change of the number of traveling bodies 30 that run on the track 5 in each race. It is possible to provide an accommodating portion for accommodating the traveling body 30 at an appropriate location such as a portion.

  Furthermore, in order to reproduce a start scene similar to a real horse racing, the apparatus main body 2 is disposed at the start points S1 and S2 at the start of each race. It is possible to further include a start gate that is retracted and accommodated at the location. The starting gate in this case can have the same configuration as the starting gate disclosed in Patent Document 1.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing the lower surface plate 7 arranged at a position spaced apart from the upper surface plate 4 by a predetermined distance in plan view, and FIG. 3B is a two-dimensional view of the surface of the lower surface plate 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the arrangement | sequence of the code | cord | chord C. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the lower surface plate 7 is a plate-like member having a circular shape like the upper surface plate 4, and the region corresponding to the track 5 of the second traveling surface 7s which is the upper surface thereof is as follows. In the race, a plurality of traveling bodies 40 travel along the road 8.

  The entire second traveling surface 7s or at least the surface of the traveling path 8 is an information arrangement surface on which a number of two-dimensional codes C in which position coordinates on the global coordinates that are orthogonal coordinates fixed to the second traveling surface 7s are recorded are arranged. It is said that. In the present embodiment, a QR code according to JIS-X-0510 is used as the two-dimensional code C.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3B, the QR code C is arranged in a matrix at regular intervals in the Xg axis and Yg axis directions of the global coordinates, and the orthogonal coordinates on the QR code C Are arranged so that the Xqr axis and Yqr axis directions of the QR coordinates coincide with the Xg axis and Yg axis directions of the global coordinates, respectively.

  The QR code C is arranged at any position on the runway 8 in consideration of the shooting angle of the camera device 46 mounted on the self-running body 40 and the distance from the camera device 46 to the second running surface 7s. Even in such a case, the self-propelled body control board 61, which will be described later, is disposed within the angle of view (shooting field of view) V of the camera device 46 at a size and interval that always includes one or more QR codes C. Based on the position information recorded in the QR code C photographed by the device 46 and the position and angle of the QR code C on the camera coordinates (Xc, Yc) which is a coordinate system fixed to the photographed image, The position coordinates and angle (traveling direction) F of the reference position (for example, the axle center position of the center wheels 44a and 44b) R of the self-propelled body 40 on the global coordinates are derived. It should be noted that the QR code C is used for the view angle V of the camera device 46 to enable acquisition of position information from another QR code when acquisition of position information from one QR code C in the captured image fails. It is preferable that they are arranged at a size and an interval that always include one or more QR codes C.

  The QR code C is arranged by printing the QR code C on one surface of a transparent thin plate 9 (see FIG. 4) such as polycarbonate, and laying the transparent thin plate 9 on the lower surface plate 7 with the printed surface down. Preferably, this can prevent the QR code C from being damaged by the traveling of the self-propelled body 40.

  In the present embodiment, since the second traveling surface 7s is covered with the upper upper plate 4 and cannot be seen by the players around the apparatus, the QR code C is formed using visible ink or the like. However, it has no effect on the design and appearance of the device. Therefore, by forming the QR code C with visible ink or the like, the cost for printing or the like is reduced, maintenance such as inspection or repair of the QR code C is facilitated, and / or an infrared camera device is used. It is possible to use a camera device 46 that is less expensive than the case.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the traveling body 30 and the self-running body 40 arranged on the first traveling surface 4s and the second traveling surface 7s in a side view.

  As illustrated, the traveling body 30 includes a carriage 31 and a model portion 37 attached on the carriage 31 via a support column 36.

  The carriage 31 can travel on the first traveling surface 4 s by front and rear wheels 32, 33 and central wheels 34 a, 34 b that are pivotally supported on both sides of the carriage 31. Two rotating magnets 35a and 35b are attached with a slight gap from one traveling surface 4s.

  The rotating magnets 35a and 35b are magnetically coupled to rotating magnets 55a and 55b of the self-propelled body 40 which will be described later, and the traveling body 30 follows the self-propelled body 40 traveling on the second traveling surface 7s. It is possible to travel on the surface 4s.

  The rotating magnets 35a and 35b are rotatable around a vertical axis, and rotate in synchronization with the rotation of the rotating magnets 55a and 55b by the model control motors 56a and 56b. The rotation of the rotating magnets 35a and 35b is transmitted to the model portion 37 via the support column 36 and a gear mechanism (not shown).

  The model portion 37 is a model imitating a horse (racing horse) and a jockey. The legs of the horse and the limbs of the jockey are swingable around their joint axes, and the rotation of the rotating magnet 35a is supported by the support column 36. When the rotation is transmitted via the support pole 36, the jockey's limbs swing, and when the rotation of the rotating magnet 35b is transmitted via the support column 36, the front and rear legs of the horse swing.

The self-propelled body 40 includes a carriage 41 and a support base 50.
The carriage 41 is equipped with front and rear wheels 42 and 43, left and right central wheels 44a and 44b, and traveling motors 45a and 45b that drive the central wheels 44a and 44b, respectively, and are controlled by a traveling control board 62. The traveling motors 45a and 45b independently drive the left and right central wheels, so that the self-propelled body 40 travels on the second traveling surface 7s (self-propelled) so that the traveling direction can be changed.

  The carriage 41 is further attached to a camera device 46 such as a CCD camera attached in such a manner that the second traveling surface 7 s is photographed vertically at the upper part of the cavity S having the lower surface opening O, and attached to both sides of the camera device 46. In addition, a white LED 47 that illuminates the angle of view of the camera device 46 and a mechanical component such as an antenna 48 for communicating with the device main body 2 by wireless LAN are provided.

  The support base 50 is attached to the upper side of the carriage 41 in a state where the upward biasing force by the spring 51 is received.

  Front and rear wheels 52 and 53 and left and right central wheels 54 a and 54 b are attached to the upper surface of the support base 50, and these wheels 52 to 54 abut against the lower surface of the upper surface plate 4 by the biasing force of the spring 51. Therefore, the self-propelled body 40 is sandwiched between the lower wheels 42 to 44 and the upper wheels 52 to 54 and travels stably in the traveling space between the upper surface plate 4 and the lower surface plate 7 while maintaining an upright posture. be able to.

  The support base 50 further includes rotating magnets 55a and 55b, model control motors 56a and 56b, and a current collector 57.

  The rotating magnets 55a and 55b are respectively mounted at a slight distance from the upper surface plate 4 with an arrangement corresponding to the rotating magnets 35a and 35b of the traveling body 30, and are driven around the vertical axis by driving the model control motors 56a and 56b. It is designed to rotate. The rotating magnets 55a and 55b are magnetically coupled to the rotating magnets 35a and 35b, tow the traveling body 30 on the upper surface plate 4 by the traveling of the self-propelled body 40, and the traveling body 30 by the rotation of the rotating magnets 55a and 55b. The horse's legs and jockey's limbs in the model portion 37 are rocked.

  During the traveling of the self-propelled body 40, the current collector 57 is in sliding contact with the power supply plate 6 attached to the lower surface of the upper surface plate 4 with an appropriate pressure contact force by the spring 51 to supply electric power necessary for the traveling control of the self-propelled body 40. To do.

  The power supply plate 6 can be configured by, for example, alternately arranging a positive electrode and a negative electrode in a striped pattern with a predetermined distance therebetween, and the current collector 57 has eight arranged at the apex position of a regular octagon. It is possible to provide a stable power supply to the self-propelled body 40 by using pin contacts or the like so that two or more pin contacts always keep contact with both positive and negative electrodes.

FIG. 5 is a perspective explanatory view showing the configuration of each satellite 70.
Each satellite 70 has the same configuration, and as shown in the figure, it is installed on the floor of a game arcade such as a game center and carries the player's legs and luggage seated on a chair (not shown). The main part is composed of a leg part 72 erected upward from the base member and a table part 74 supported on the upper end side of the leg part.

  The leg portion 72 is provided with a medal payout opening 73, and the table portion 74 displays an image such as a satellite screen SP and detects a touch operation by the player, A speaker 76 for outputting sounds for various effects such as fanfare and BGM, a medal slot 77 for inserting medals, a payout button 78 for paying out acquired medals, and the like are provided. Inside each satellite 70, a medal payout device 73a for paying out medals to the medal payout opening 73, a medal sensor 77a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 77 and counting the number of medals, etc. The mechanical parts are housed.

  In each satellite 70, when the vote is won and the right to receive a dividend is generated, the acquired medal number is stored and managed as a credit medal number value, and the credit medal is used for betting. Is possible. When a medal is to be received, the payout button 78 can be pressed to pay out the medal corresponding to the credit medal number from the medal payout opening 73.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an exemplary aspect of the satellite screen SP displayed on the touch panel monitor 75.

  As shown in the figure, the satellite screen SP of the present embodiment has a mode in which a bet screen BP for voting on the arrival order of the traveling body 30 in each race is always displayed on the right side of the display screen. On the left side of the display screen, an explanation screen GP, a pre-race newspaper screen FNP, a live situation screen BCP, a post-race newspaper screen ANP, etc. are displayed at predetermined timings.

  In the voting screen BP according to the present embodiment, a number button BA for designating the number of medals that can be betted for each operation, “single win”, “double win”, “horror”, “horse single”, “wide”, “three” A designation mode button BK for selecting a preferred designation mode from nine types of designation modes of “continuous”, “triple single”, “triple single light” and “heavy win”, and an instruction field BI for explaining a method of specifying the arrival order The betting button BB displaying the horse number, horse name, odds, etc. of the racehorse assigned to each traveling body 30 by the traveling data generating unit 82, and the image image BS (the traveling body 30) of the traveling body 30 corresponding to each of the bet buttons BB. Image of racehorses and jockeys assigned to), etc. are displayed and selected by operating the bet button BB with either the number button BA or the designation mode button BK selected It is possible to perform the voting specifying the arrival order at a selected specified manner the number of medals as consideration.

  Here, the “single win” designates the horse number of the racehorse assigned to the first runner 30 (hereinafter simply referred to as “the first racehorse” or the like). Designates the horse number of the racehorse that will be the first or second place. If there are a large number of racehorses, the horse number of the racehorse that reaches the third place may be designated. “Horseren” specifies the horse number of the racehorse that falls within the second place as a set, and “Hamadan” designates the horse number of the racehorse that will become the first and second place in the order of arrival. , “Wide” designates any two horse numbers among the 1 to 3 racehorses, and “Triple” designates the horse number combination of the 1 to 3 racehorses "Triple single" and "Triple single light" designate the horse number of the racehorse that will be 1 to 3 in order of arrival. Although “heavy win” will be described in detail later, it specifies the arrival order of racehorses over a plurality of races.

  The voting screen BP shown in FIG. 6 shows a state in which the designation mode of “single” is selected from the designation mode button BK. The voting method will be described as an example in this case as follows.

  In the initial state in which the “special horse” designation mode is selected from the designation mode button BK, “Please specify one horse” is displayed in the instruction column BI, and the player presses the appropriate number button BA. When you operate the bet button BB of the horse number that you think will be the first place, the instruction field BI will change to "Please specify the second horse", so the bet button of the horse number that you think will be the second place according to this Operate BB. As a result, the voting in the arrival order designated by the operation of the bet button BB is accepted according to the designation manner selected by the designation manner button BK, with the number of medals designated by the number button BA being paid.

  In other designated modes, it is possible to vote in the same manner according to the display in the instruction column BI.

  Voting can be repeated any number of times as long as the remaining time display BT becomes zero, and an arbitrary number of medals that specify a plurality of arrival orders in a plurality of designation modes for one race. It is possible to vote for consideration.

  In the present embodiment, the racehorse of the image image BS performs a predetermined operation every time the bet button BB is operated in order to stimulate the player's interest in voting.

  Specifically, when the bet button BB is pressed and the bet is placed, an image of the racehorse of the corresponding image image BS starts to be displayed is displayed. When the bet is further begun, the horse starts to run in stages. As the jockey makes a guts pose, an image of the horse and jockey shining is displayed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in conjunction with the movement of the horse or jockey in the image image BS as described above, the leg of the horse or the limb of the jockey is placed in the corresponding model portion 37 of the traveling body 30 arranged at the start point S1 or S2. Oscillating motion is performed. In this way, since an unprecedented visual reaction occurs with respect to the betting action, it is possible to visually increase the player's interest in voting.

  The explanation screen GP displays an explanation about each designation mode in response to selection of the designation mode button BK. The player can understand the arrival order designation method and the payout characteristics in each designation mode from the explanation screen GP.

  The pre-race newspaper screen FNP is a screen displayed at a timing before the start of each race. In other words, this pre-race newspaper screen FNP provides the player with information useful for predicting the arrival order, such as which of the multiple racehorses that run before each race starts, and assists the player in predicting the arrival order. It can be performed.

  The post-race newspaper screen ANP is a screen displayed at the timing after the end of each race. That is, the post-race newspaper screen ANP provides the player with result information such as how the racehorse that won after the end of each race has won.

  From the information displayed in the pre-race newspaper FNP and the post-race newspaper ANP as described above, the player can learn the name of each racehorse, its results and characteristics, and even beginners can digest the race. In the meantime, it is possible to predict the arrival order more accurately.

  In the pre-race newspaper FNP and the post-race newspaper ANP, it is possible to automatically generate sentences suitable for each race, or automatically select images suitable for each race and display different article contents each time. is there.

  The live screen BCP is a screen that is displayed during the execution of each race, and displays a composite image obtained by combining an image photographed by the field camera 22 or the goal camera 23 with an image prepared in advance as a live image. . In this live screen BCP, for example, a composite image such as a coin mark can be displayed so that the player can visually recognize which racehorse the player has voted for or which racehorse is popular. . Further, it is possible to further increase the player by displaying information such as the distance to the goal, and a support comment for the racehorse voted by the player.

  The present betting ticket screen PP is a screen that is displayed when a present betting ticket that is provided free of charge to the player is issued, and the screen PP describes that it is a betting ticket (voting) provided to the player. The PPI, the designation mode PPK of the arrival order in the present betting ticket, the designated arrival order PB, the display PPR for specifying the race that is the subject of the present betting ticket, and the like are displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 1, four support members 10 are erected on the side of the apparatus main body 2, and a ring-shaped ceiling member 11 is attached to the upper end thereof. The column member 10 and the ceiling member 11 emit a ceiling camera 25 that captures a bird's-eye view of the track 5 from above, a speaker 26 that outputs sound for various effects such as live broadcasting, fanfare, and BGM, and light emission for various effects. An illumination device 27 and the like are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the track 5 formed on the upper surface plate 4 is disposed below the table portion 74 so that the player sitting on the satellite 70 can look down, and each satellite 70 has The seated player can watch the race with the same feeling as looking down on the track from the gondola seat of an actual racetrack.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of hardware of the horse racing game apparatus 1.

  As shown in the figure, in the horse racing game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the apparatus main body 2 includes a main control board 21, each self-propelled body 40 includes a self-propelled body control board 61, and each satellite 70 includes a satellite control board 71. The main control board 21 can transmit / receive data to / from each self-propelled body control board 61 and each satellite control board 71 by a wiring cable, a wireless LAN line, or the like. The main control board 21, the self-propelled body control board 61, and the satellite control board 71 are respectively CPUs (control means) 21a, 61a, 71a and recording means (storage means) 21b, 61b such as ROM, RAM, hard disk, etc. 71b is an information processing apparatus including 71b.

  A field camera 22, a goal camera 23, a monitor device 24, a ceiling camera device 25, a speaker 26, a lighting device 27, a communication device 28, a wireless LAN device 29, and the like are connected to the main control board 21. Controls the driving of these devices in accordance with the progress of the race, and controls the progress of the horse racing game by transmitting and receiving various data between the self-propelled body control board 61 and the satellite control board 71.

  Connected to each self-propelled body control board 61 are a travel control board 62, an imaging control board 63, an image processing board (FPGA) 64, a model control board 65, a wireless LAN device 66, and the like.

  Here, the wireless LAN device 66 receives the traveling data transmitted from the main control board 21 at a predetermined timing before each race is executed, and the self-running body 40 derived from the self-running body control board 61 during the race. Processing such as transmitting the coordinate position on the coordinate to the main control board 21 is executed. In the running data, the coordinate position of the self-running body 40 on the second running surface 7s is specified every moment from the start of the race to the goal.

  The imaging control board 63 controls the imaging operation by the camera device 46. In this embodiment, the QR code C is arranged at a frequency of 120 times per second by the control of the imaging control board 63 in the present embodiment. The second traveling surface 7 s taken is photographed at high speed.

  The image processing board 64 scans each image photographed by the camera device 46 to execute a process of extracting markers arranged at the three vertices of each QR code C included in each image, and is also self-propelled. Processing for decoding the QR code in the captured image extracted by the body control board 61 is executed.

  The self-propelled body control board 61 performs a process of extracting the QR code C from the marker extracted by the image processing board 64, and also includes coordinate data acquired from the QR code C and a captured image taken by the camera device 46. The coordinates and angle F of the reference position R of the traveling body 40 on the global coordinates are specified based on the position and angle of the QR code on the camera coordinates with the reference point as the origin, and received from the main control board. The drive control of the travel motors 45a and 45b by the drive control board 62 is executed so that the travel body 40 travels on an accurate travel course according to the travel data.

  The satellite control board 71 is connected with a medal payout device 73a, a touch panel monitor 75, a speaker 76, a medal sensor 77a, a payout button 78, a communication device 79, and the like, and based on data transmitted from the main control board 21. For each race, the horse name of the racehorse assigned to each running body 30 by the running data generating unit 82, the odds derived by the odds calculating unit 83, etc. are displayed on the touch panel monitor 75, and the player's operation on the bet screen BP The medal payout device 73a for voice output from the speaker 76, counting processing by the medal sensor 77a of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 77, and medal payout based on the operation of the payout or payout button 78 is performed. Perform control and so on.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing functional blocks realized by the main control board 21 and each satellite control board 71 executing programs recorded in the recording units 21b and 71b.

  As shown in the figure, the horse racing game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a game control unit 80 realized by the apparatus main body 2 and a satellite control unit 90 realized by each satellite 70.

  The game control unit 80 includes a horse data recording unit 81, a running data generation unit 82, an odds calculation unit 83, an odds adjustment processing unit 84, an odds data recording unit 85, an occupancy rate data recording unit 86, and an arrival order determination unit 87. I have. The odds calculation unit 83 further includes a heavy win second race first place odds calculation unit (first odds calculation unit) 831 and a double win second race second place odds calculation unit (second odds calculation unit) 832.

  Here, the horse data recording unit 81 records horse data such as a plurality of racehorse names (horse names) and running ability values that are parameters relating to the strength of the race. The name of the horse may be the same as the actual racehorse, but in this embodiment, each racehorse is original so that players who are not familiar with real racehorses can enjoy the game. The (fictional) horse name is used. The running ability value may be a fixed value for each racehorse regardless of the race, or the running ability value may be determined according to the length of the running course, the weather set for each race, the suitability for the race conditions, etc. By increasing or decreasing, it is possible to increase the diversity of race development for each race. In addition, in order to enable a player who frequently plays games on the horse racing game apparatus 1 to make a more appropriate prediction, the running ability value can be increased or decreased according to the past battle record.

  The horse data recording unit 81 may record horse data on the same number of racehorses as the number of running bodies 30 (for example, 6 to 12) arranged on the track 5, but a larger number (for example, If horse data on 100 racehorses is recorded, the race diversity can be increased by running different racehorses for each race (assigned to the running body 30).

  The traveling data generation unit 82 assigns each racehorse recorded in the horse data recording unit 81 to each traveling body 30 arranged on the track 5, and uses a running ability value or a random number for the assigned racehorse. Through the lottery, the running data including the order of arrival of each running body 30 and the race development (position coordinates of each self-running body 40 on the running path 8 with respect to the elapsed time from the start of the race to the goal) are derived.

  In real-world horse racing, the odds are determined by the sales value of the racehorse's betting ticket, but since there are few participants in the horse racing game, if the odds are determined by the sales value of the betting ticket, one player's vote will be real Unlike the world's horse racing, it greatly affects the odds and makes the player feel uncomfortable. Therefore, the odds are not changed by the player's vote. Specifically, the odds calculation unit 83 calculates the odds D for all the arrival orders in all the specified modes based on the running ability value of the racehorse assigned to each traveling body 30.

Here, in the odds D in the present embodiment, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out as a payout when a vote is made with one medal as the payout is the payout rate PO (payout rate. The total number of medals to be paid out as the payout (The value divided by the total number of medals considered as the consideration in the voting) of (the payout ratio), and the racehorse running in the race is N heads of horse number 1-N, If the running ability value of the racehorse of horse number K is A1K to ANK (probability that each racehorse will be 1st to Nth place), and the total of all running ability values A1K to ANK is ASK, for example, “Success” The odds DK of the racehorse of the horse number K in is derived according to the following formula (1).
DK = ASK × PO / A1K (1)

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the odds calculation unit 83 includes a double win second race first odds calculation unit 831 and a double win second race second odds calculation unit 832. The heavy win 2nd race 1st place odds calculator 831 and the heavy win 2nd race 2nd place odds calculator 832 respectively calculate the 1st place odds and 2nd place odds of each racehorse in the second race of "heavy win" described later. .

  As will be described later, the odds adjustment processing unit 84 performs the adjustment process for the first odds and the second odds of each racehorse in the second race of “successful victory”.

  In the odds data recording unit 85, the odds D calculated by the odds calculation unit 83 is recorded. In addition, the first odds and the second odds of each racehorse in the adjusted heavy win second race adjusted by the odds adjustment processing unit 84 are also recorded.

  The occupancy rate data recording unit 86 records the first place occupancy S1 and the second place occupancy S2 in the second race. The 1st place occupancy rate S1 and the 2nd place occupancy rate S2 are used to calculate the 1st place odds and 2nd place odds of each racehorse in the double win second race, as will be described later.

  The arrival order determination unit 87 receives the position coordinates of each self-propelled body 40 on the second running surface 7s from each self-propelled body 40 via the wireless LAN devices 29 and 66, and each self-propelled body 40 in each race The arrival order is determined by specifying the time after arrival at the goal G. Here, the order of arrival is not determined based on the travel data generated by the travel data generation unit 82, but is determined based on the actual travel of the self-propelled vehicle 40 for some reason. This is to avoid troubles and the like when each self-propelled body 40 finishes in the order of arrival different from the traveling data.

  The game control unit 80 transmits the running data generated by the running data generating unit 82 and the odds D derived by the odds calculating unit 83 to the respective self-propelled bodies 40 and the respective satellites 70 at a predetermined timing before the execution of each race. The arrival order data determined by the arrival order determination unit 87 at a predetermined timing after the end of each race is transmitted to each satellite 70.

  In the horse racing game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, a set of 36 races including a GI race (Grade One Race), a GII race (Grade Two Race), a GIII race (Grade Three Race), and the like are repeatedly executed. The running data generation unit 82, the odds calculation unit 83, and the arrival order determination unit 87 repeatedly execute the above process for each execution of each race. The GI race is executed every 3 to 5 races in the 36 races.

  The satellite control unit 90 includes a vote receiving unit 91, a winning determination unit 92, a payout providing unit 93, and an odds display unit 94.

  The voting accepting unit 91 performs a process of accepting one or a plurality of votings within a predetermined time before the execution of each race based on the player's operation on the bet screen BP of the touch panel monitor 75.

  The winning determination unit 92 compares each vote received by the vote receiving unit 91 after the end of each race with the arrival order data received from the game control unit 80 to determine whether or not there is a win. In addition, if the arrival order in each designation | designated aspect designated in the vote received by the vote reception part 91 corresponds with the arrival order shown by arrival order data, the vote will be won.

  The payout providing unit 93 calculates a payout (the number of medals) for the vote won by the winning determination unit 92, and transmits a predetermined signal to the medal payout device 73a to pay out the calculated number of medals. Execute.

  The payout can be calculated by multiplying the odds D by the number of medals (the number of bets Nb) considered in the winning vote, but the payout providing unit 93 in this embodiment calculates the payout. In order to simplify the display and the like, the above calculation is performed using the odds Dr rounded to the first decimal place by rounding down the portion Dh of the odds D received from the game control unit 80.

  Further, since the bet number Nb is an integer, when the bet number Nb is multiplied by the odds Dr up to the first decimal place, a fraction Nh of 1 or less is generated as the payout number. A value obtained by rounding down the fraction Nh is calculated as the final payout number Ns.

  The odds display unit 94 executes a process of displaying the odds D of each race received from the game control unit 80 on the bet button BB displayed on the bet screen BP.

Next, details of the processing when “heavy win” is selected as the designation mode will be described.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the voting screen BP when “double win” is selected as the designation mode. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the game procedure when “heavy win” is selected.

The flow of the game when “heavy win” in the present embodiment is selected will be described with reference to FIGS.
When you select the “Seven win” designation mode from the designation mode button BK, “In anticipation of the first horse to vote, please vote” is displayed in the instruction field BI1, and the ballot acceptance unit 91 accepts the vote for the first race. A waiting state is entered (step S101). When the player operates the appropriate number button BA and then operates the betting button BB1 of the horse number that is considered to be the first place, the voting reception unit 91 uses the number of medals specified by the number button BA as a price and wins a double win. A vote for the first race is accepted (step S102).

  When the first race is finished and the winning determination unit 92 receives arrival order data from the game control unit 80 (step S103), the winning determination unit 92 determines whether or not the vote is won (step S104). Specifically, if the horse number designated in the vote accepted by the vote accepting unit 91 matches the first horse number of the arrival order data, it is a win. If the game is won, the process proceeds to step S105. If the game is not won, the process proceeds to step S106 and the game ends.

  If the first race is won, the instruction field BI2 will display “If you want to vote for stock credits, please select one horse number.” And the ballot reception unit 91 will be ready to vote for the second race. (Step S105). When the player performs a betting operation within the time limit, that is, when the player operates the betting button BB2 for one horse number after operating the appropriate numbering button BA, the voting reception unit 91 causes the numbering button The voting for the second race of the double win is accepted using the number of medals designated by BA as a consideration (step S107).

  On the other hand, if the player has not made a bet operation within the time limit, that is, if the player has not made a bet operation within the time limit, or the game has ended, the process proceeds to step S108, where the payout providing unit 93 A payout (number of medals) for one race is calculated, and medals are paid out. Specifically, a payout as a single win is provided. As described above, the single win payout is calculated based on the win odds of each racehorse calculated by the odds calculation unit 83 according to the equation (1).

  In the case where the vote of the second winning race is accepted in step S107, when the second race is finished and the winning determination unit 92 receives the arrival order data from the game control unit 80 (step S109), the winning determination unit 92 Determines whether or not a vote is won (step S110). Specifically, if the horse number designated in the vote accepted by the vote accepting unit 91 matches the first or second horse number in the arrival order data, it is won. In the case of winning, the process proceeds to step S111.

  When the second race is won, the payout providing unit 93 determines whether the horse number designated in the voting is the first or second place in the arrival order data (step S111). In the case of the first place, the payout providing unit 93 calculates a payout (the number of medals) in the case of the first place according to the procedure described later, and sends a predetermined signal to the medal payout device 73a to pay out the calculated number of medals. The process to transmit to is executed (step S112). In the case of the second place, the payout providing unit 93 similarly calculates the payout (the number of medals) in the case of the second place, and gives a predetermined signal to pay out the calculated number of medals. The process to transmit to is executed (step S113). In heavy wins in real horse racing, as in the first race, the second race is also won only if the designated racehorse is the first, but in the heavy win according to this embodiment, the second race is also won. Therefore, the chances of winning will increase, and even beginners can enjoy the game. In the third and subsequent races, voting can be performed as in the second race.

Next, a description will be given of a method for calculating a payout in the second race.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a calculation procedure of odds of the second race of the heavy win according to the present embodiment.

First of all, the odds calculation unit 83 of the double win first race odds calculation unit 831 calculates the first odds of each racehorse, and the double win second race second odds calculation unit 832 calculates the two odds of each racehorse. The calculated odds are recorded in the odds data recording unit 85 (step S201).
The odds D1K of the racehorse of the horse number K in the second race of “Cheap” is calculated according to the following equation (2). Further, the second odds D2K of the racehorse of the horse number K is calculated according to the following equation (3).
D1K = S1 × PO / A1K (2)
D2K = S2 × PO / A2K (3)

Here, A1 and A2 are the running ability values A1K (probability of becoming 1st place) and A2K (probability of becoming 2nd place) recorded in the horse data recording unit 81, respectively. PO is the payout rate described above. S1 and S2 are occupancy rates of the first and second places. Here, the occupancy rate of the first place is a value that determines the total number of medals (source) M1 to be paid out as a dividend to the player betting on the racehorse that was first place. Derived according to (4). Similarly, the occupancy rate for the second place is a value for determining the total number of medals M2 to be paid out as a dividend to the player who has bet on the racehorse that has won the second place. It is derived according to equations (4) and (5).
M1 = S1 × PO (4)
M2 = S2 × PO (5)

Next, odds adjustment processing is performed by the odds adjustment processing unit 84.
The purpose of adjusting the odds will be described. In real-world horse racing, the odds are determined by the sales value of the racehorse ticket. However, in the calculation methods according to equations (4) and (5), A1 is extremely high because it is determined based on the set driving ability values A1 and A2 and the occupation ratios S1 and S2 regardless of the number of bets placed by the player. If it is high and A2 is very low, the odds of the second place may be higher than the odds of the first place. This is odds contrary to common sense and will give the player a sense of incongruity. In addition, it is natural that the higher the odds of the first place, the higher the odds of the second place, the higher the odds of the second place, but in the calculation method according to equations (4) and (5), the racehorse with the lower odds of first place. It can happen that the odds for 2nd place are higher. In the present embodiment, the odds display unit 94 displays the odds of first and second odds on the bet button BB2 of the betting screen BP, so that the odds of the second place are higher than the odds of the first place, A racehorse with a low 1st odds will give the player a sense of discomfort if the 2nd odds are higher.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a calculation example of first and second odds of double wins.
In the example shown in the figure, the first-occupancy occupancy S1 is 65%, and the second-occupancy occupancy is 35%. As shown in the figure, looking at the horse number 1 racehorse, the odds for the second place are higher than those for the first place. Also, for the first odds, the horse number 2 racehorse is higher than the horse number 1 racehorse, but for the second place odds, horse number 1 is higher than the horse number 2 racehorse.
In the example of FIG. 12, the calculation is made assuming that the payout rate PO = 1.0.

Therefore, the odds adjustment process is executed after step S202.
In step S202, it is determined whether or not the probability A2K of second racehorse K is 0.25 or more. This is because the odds reversal phenomenon is likely to occur when A2K is 0.25 or more.

  If it is determined that A2K is smaller than 0.25 (NO), the second occupancy rate S2 is set to 35% in step S203, the odds D2K is derived according to the equation (3), and the odds data recording unit 85 is temporarily set. Is recorded, the process proceeds to step S208.

  If it is determined that A2K is 0.25 or more (YES), it is determined in step S204 whether A2K is 0.33 or more.

If it is determined that A2K is smaller than 0.33 (NO), the process proceeds to step S205, the second-occupancy ratio S2 is set to 35%, and odds D2K is derived according to equation (3) to record odds data once. Part 85 is recorded. Next, at step S206, the first odds D1K and the second odds D2K recorded in the odds data recording unit 85 are acquired, and it is determined whether or not the following equation (6) is satisfied.
(D1K + 0.2)> D2K (6)

  When Formula (6) is satisfied (YES), the process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, if Equation (6) does not hold (NO), the process proceeds to step S207.

  If it is determined in step S204 that A2K is 0.33 or more (YES), the process proceeds to step S207. In step S207, the second place odds D2K is multiplied by 1.050, and the second place occupancy S2 is derived from the equation (3) and recorded in the occupancy ratio data recording unit 86, and the process proceeds to step S208.

In step S208, it is determined whether or not the first odds D1K is equal to or greater than the second odds D2K.
If D1K ≧ D2K (YES), the process returns to step S202 to execute the process for the next racehorse K + 1.
If D1K <D2K (NO), the process proceeds to step S209, where D2K is decreased by 0.005 times. The second-place occupancy S2 is derived from the equation (3), recorded in the occupancy data recording unit 86, and the process returns to step S208. Note that the process of step S209 is not performed any more when D2K falls to 1.010.

When the processes of step S202 to step S209 are completed for all the racehorses, the process exits loop A and proceeds to step S210.
In step S210, a sorting process is performed in which all racehorses are arranged in descending order of the odds of the first place, and numbers from 1 to N are assigned.

Next, in step S211, the first odds of the first racehorse (m) with the highest first odds are compared with the second odds of the second highest racehorse (n), and the second odds of n ≧ In the case of m second place odds (when the order of first place odds does not match: YES), the process proceeds to step S212, and m second place odds are increased by 0.01 times. The process returns to step S211 again and is repeated until n <m (NO). Thereafter, n is processed in the same manner as the 3rd to Nth racehorses in order (loop C).
When the loop C is completed as the racehorse of m = 1, the process of the loop C is performed with the racehorse of m = 2 as the next, and n as the racehorses of the 3rd to Nth.
Thereafter, in the same manner, m is sequentially processed from No. 3 to (N-1) racehorse (loop B) and loop C is completed as m = (N-1) racehorse. Exit from B and finish.

As described above, the odds adjustment processing unit 84 executes the odds adjustment processing.
As described above, the payout is calculated by rounding down the portion Dh below the second decimal place of the odds D and multiplying the odd number Dr rounded to the first decimal place by the bet number Nb. Further, the payout providing unit 93 calculates a value obtained by rounding down the fraction Nh of 1 or less from the multiplication value as the final payout number Ns. In order to further increase the payout, the payout may be calculated by rounding down the portion Dh below the fourth decimal place of odds D and multiplying the odd number Dr rounded to the third decimal place by the bet number Nb. Good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after deriving the odds of heavy win using the occupancy rate and the travel capability value, the odds are adjusted by changing the occupancy rate without changing the travel capability value. . Thus, since the running ability value of each racehorse does not fluctuate, the odds can be adjusted without affecting the results of other races.

In the present embodiment, in the second race of heavy wins, one racehorse is designated and voted, and if the racehorse enters first or second place, it is a winner. For example, the designated racehorse is first place. You can also win if you enter by 3rd. In this case, the odds of the third place are derived by the equation (7) using the probability of entering the third place (running capacity value) and the occupancy rate of the third place, similar to the odds of the first and second places, The odds adjustment processing unit 84 prevents each racehorse from being higher in the odds of the third place than the odds of the second place, or in the racehorse having the lower odds of the first place. Adjust the odds in the same procedure as above.
D3K = S3 × PO / A3K (7)

  Further, the odds calculation method and the payout calculation method applied to the second race in this embodiment may be applied to odds in other specified modes. For example, in a double-winning ceremony, if the racehorse designated by the normal voting enters the second place (or the third place), it will be won, and in the case of a win, the designated horse will be either first place or second place Although the same odds are applied, it is also possible to apply the odds calculation method of the double win second race according to this embodiment to the double odds calculation method.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a medal is used as a game value, and a competitive game apparatus in which a voting order is performed when a traveling body having a horse shape travels on a track has been described. The present invention uses an arbitrary medium other than a medal as a game value, uses a model or video having a shape other than a horse as a competitor, ranks other than the arrival order in races such as lap times, scores in soccer games, The present invention can be applied to a competitive game apparatus that performs voting on the ranking in competitions other than the race, such as the speed of answering quizzes.

  In the above embodiment, the game apparatus in which 12 satellites are arranged around the apparatus main body has been described as an example. However, the game apparatus of the present invention may include 13 or more or 11 or less satellites. Is possible.

  In addition, the apparatus configuration and functional configuration, specific processing contents, procedures, and the like in the above-described embodiments are described merely as examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the horse racing game apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an apparatus main body part. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a 2nd driving | running | working surface. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a self-propelled body and a traveling body. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a satellite. Explanatory drawing which shows a satellite screen. The block diagram which shows schematic structure of the hardware of a horse racing game apparatus. Explanatory drawing which shows the functional block implement | achieved by running the game program in a horse racing game apparatus. The figure which shows the example of a display of a voting screen when "heavy win" is selected as a designation | designated aspect. The flowchart explaining the procedure of a game when "heavy win" is selected. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for calculating odds of a second race of heavy wins according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a calculation of 1st and 2nd odds of a double win.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Horse racing game device, 2 ... Apparatus main-body part, 3 ... Outer housing | casing, 4 ... Upper surface board, 4s ... Running surface, 5 ... Truck, 6 ... Power feeding plate 7 ... lower surface plate, 7s ... running surface, 8 ... runway, 9 ... transparent thin plate, 10 ... support member, 11 ... ceiling member, 21 ... main control board, 22 ... Field camera, 23 ... Goal camera, 24 ... Monitor device, 25 ... Ceiling camera, 26 ... Speaker, 27 ... Lighting device, 28 ... Communication device, 29. ..Wireless LAN device, 30 ... running body, 31 ... cart, 32 ... front wheel, 33 ... rear wheel, 34a, 34b ... center wheel, 35a, 35b ... rotary magnet, 36 ... supporting pillar, 37 ... model part, 40 ... self-propelled body, 41 ... bogie, 42 ... front wheel, 43 ... rear wheel 44a, 44b ... center wheel, 45a, 45b ... travel motor, 46 ... camera device, 46a, 46b ... model control motor, 47 ... white LED, 48 ... antenna, 50 ..Support stand, 51 ... Spring, 52 ... Front wheel, 53 ... Rear wheel, 54a, 54b ... Center wheel, 55a, 55b ... Rotary magnet, 56a, 56b ... Model control Motor, 57 ... Current collector, 61 ... Self-propelled body control board, 62 ... Travel control board, 63 ... Imaging control board, 64 ... Image processing board, 65 ... Model control board , 66 ... Wireless LAN device, 70 ... Satellite, 71 ... Satellite control board, 72 ... Leg part, 73 ... Medal payout port, 73a ... Medal payout device, 74 ... Table part, 75 ... Touch panel monitor 76 ... Speaker, 77 ... Medal slot, 77a ... Medal sensor, 78 ... Payout button, 79 ... Communication device, 80 ... Game control unit, 81 ... Horse data recording Part, 82 ... travel data generation part, 83 ... odds calculation part, 831 ... first odds calculation part, 832 ... second odds calculation part, 84 ... odds adjustment processing part, 85 ... Odds data recording unit, 86 ... Occupancy rate data recording unit, 87 ... Arrival order determination unit, 90 ... Satellite control unit, 91 ... Voting reception unit, 92 ... Winning determination , 93 ... Dividend providing part, 94 ... Odds display part

Claims (7)

A program for causing a computer having a control means and a storage means to execute a procedure for executing a competition game in which a plurality of competitors compete for ranks,
In the control means,
Calculating the first odds of each competitor based on the probability that each competitor will be first in the competition, and storing the odds in the storage means;
Calculating the odds of the second place of each of the competitors based on the probability that each of the competitors is second place in the competition, and storing the odds in the storage means;
For each of the competitors, adjusting the odds so that the second odds are lower than the first odds and storing them in the storage means;
A procedure for accepting a vote for a player to designate one competitor via the input means;
When the competitor designated in the vote is ranked first in the competition, the payout calculated based on the adjusted first-order odds is provided to the player and designated in the vote A program for executing, when the competitor is in second place, a procedure for providing the player with a payout calculated based on the second-order odds after the adjustment. The program according to claim 1,
The procedure for adjusting the odds is as follows:
A program comprising a procedure for adjusting the odds of each of the competitors so that the competitors with higher odds of the first place also have higher odds of the second place. A program according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein
The procedure for accepting the vote is:
A procedure for accepting, via an input means, a vote for designating a competitor that the player expects to be ranked first in the first competition;
When the competitor designated by voting in the first competition is ranked first in the first competition, the player designates one competitor in the second competition via the input means. And a procedure for enabling voting.
The procedure for providing the dividend to the player is as follows:
When a competitor designated by voting in the second competition is ranked first in the second competition, a dividend calculated based on the adjusted first-order odds is provided to the player And, when the competitor designated by voting in the second competition is second, includes a procedure of providing the player with a payout calculated based on the adjusted second-order odds. A program characterized by that. The procedure for providing the dividend to the player is as follows:
If the competitor designated by voting in the first competition is ranked first in the first competition,
A program comprising a step of providing a payout to the player for a result of the first competition when voting in the second competition is not performed via the input means. A competitive game apparatus that executes a competitive game in which a plurality of competitors compete for ranks,
A first odds calculating unit that calculates the odds of the first place of each competitor based on the probability that each of the competitors is first place in the competition;
A second odds calculating unit that calculates odds of the second place of each competitor based on the probability that each of the competitors is second place in the competition;
For each of the competitors, an odds adjustment processing unit that adjusts odds so that the odds of the second place are lower than the odds of the first place;
A voting accepting unit that accepts a voting in which a player designates one competitor through an input means;
When the competitor designated in the vote is ranked first in the competition, the payout calculated based on the adjusted first-order odds is provided to the player and designated in the vote A competitive game apparatus, comprising: a payout providing unit that provides the player with a payout calculated based on the adjusted odds of the second place when the competitor is in second place. A method of causing a competitive game device comprising a control means and a storage means to execute a competitive game in which a plurality of competitors compete for rank and compete.
The control means calculates the odds of the first place of each of the competitors based on the probability that each of the competitors is first place in the competition, and stores the odds in the storage means;
The control means calculates the odds of the second place of each of the competitors based on the probability that each of the competitors is second place in the competition, and stores the odds in the storage means;
The control means adjusts the odds so that the odds of the second place are lower than the odds of the first place for each of the competitors, and stores them in the storage means;
The control means accepting a vote for a player to designate one competitor via the input means;
If the competitor designated in the vote is ranked first in the competition, the control means provides the player with a payout calculated based on the adjusted first-order odds, And a step of providing the player with a payout calculated based on the second-order odds after the adjustment when the competitor designated in the vote is second.   The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the program of any one of Claims 1-4.