JP2014090927A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of applying a performance associated with the development of a game, to a model.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 which comprises plural models 6 for making motions on a field 5 and executes a game using the motions of the models 6 comprises self-propelled vehicles 7 for driving the models 6, determines winning and losing of the models 6, and executes a performance of suggesting the winning and losing of the models 6, in association with the models 6.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine provided with a plurality of models operating on a field.

  A game machine provided with a plurality of models operating on the field is well known. For example, a game machine that provides a horse racing game in which a model imitating a racehorse is provided on the field and predicts the arrival order of competing models is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-204394 A

  A normal game machine is provided with a display device in addition to a model, and displays information about a game developed on the field. When the game is started, the models on the field compete, but the player tends to focus on the display device, and the fact that the models are provided is not fully utilized.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can add the production | presentation linked | related with game expansion | deployment with respect to a model.

  The game machine of the present invention is a game machine (1) provided with a plurality of models (6) operating on a field (5), and executing a game using the operation of the models, wherein the plurality of models Driving means (7) for driving, winning / losing determining means (31) for determining the winning / losing of the plurality of models, and effect executing means (31) for executing an effect suggesting winning / losing of the model in association with the model, By solving the above, the above-mentioned problems are solved.

  According to the game machine of the present invention, a game using a model operation is executed on the field. Since the model suggests a victory or defeat of the model, the player can determine whether the model wins or loses in the game by looking at the model. Therefore, the player's attention can be collected on the model, and the functions of the game machine can be fully exhibited.

  One form of the game machine of this invention WHEREIN: It further has the object allocation means (31) which each allocates the object which competes for victory to defeat to each model which participates in the said game, and at least one part of each object wins or loses the said model. State data (45) describing a state to be affected may be set, and the winning / losing determining means may determine the winning / losing of the model based on the state data. Since the model to which the object is assigned operates on the field, the player can enjoy the game while watching the movement of the model.

  In the above-described form, the target is provided with a special target (24) in which the state data is updated in accordance with the development by the player, and the effect execution means is configured to perform the process on the model to which the special target is assigned. An effect may be executed. According to this, the effect which suggests the victory or defeat of a model is performed with respect to the special object which the player brought up. By looking at this effect, it works favorably on the game result, so that not only the player but also other players can attract attention. By adding effects to the model, the game itself is excited and the player pays attention to the model. Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of operation units (3a, 3b) that are arranged along the periphery of the field and operate the game, and the special unit is operated in front of an operation unit operated by a player who has trained the special object. The said effect may be performed with respect to object. According to this, since the player can see the production for the special subject that has been nurtured, the player can be attached to the produced model.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, the effect executing means may execute different effects associated with the winning and losing. According to this, since the production varies depending on the victory or defeat of the model, it becomes easier to predict the victory or defeat by looking at the model.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect executing means may execute the effect by driving the model by the driving means. According to this, winning or losing can be predicted by the operation of the model. Moreover, in the above-mentioned form, it further includes an illuminating means (5c) capable of illuminating the model with a plurality of colors, and the effect executing means controls the illuminating means to illuminate with a color associated with the winning or losing. May be.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, a race with the plurality of models is performed on the field, and the winning / losing determining means may determine the order of arrival of the models participating in the race. According to this, it becomes easy to predict the arrival order of the model by looking at the effect on the model.

  In addition, in the above description, in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, the reference sign of the accompanying drawing was attached in parenthesis, but this invention is not limited to the form of illustration by it.

  As described above, in the game machine of the present invention, a game using a model operation is executed on the field. Since the model suggests a victory or defeat of the model, the player can determine whether the model wins or loses in the game by looking at the model. Therefore, the player's attention can be collected on the model, and the functions of the game machine can be fully exhibited.

The figure which shows the whole structure of the game machine which concerns on one form of this invention. The figure explaining a model and a self-propelled vehicle. The figure which shows an example of the game screen displayed on a 1st monitor and a 2nd monitor. The figure which shows an example of the game screen displayed on a 1st monitor and a 2nd monitor. The figure which shows production space. The figure which shows an example of the table | surface which matched the state of the rearing horse and the production to perform. The figure which shows an example of the table | surface which matched the state of the rearing horse and the arrival order of the race. The functional block diagram which shows the structure of the principal part of the control system regarding a game machine. The figure which shows an example of play data. The flowchart which showed the horse state effect process which the control unit of a game machine performs.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game machine 1 is installed in a facility such as a store, and is configured as a commercial (business) game machine that allows a player to play a game within a range corresponding to the play fee in exchange for payment of the play fee. The game machine 1 is a so-called medal game machine that uses medals as game media.

  The game machine 1 includes a field unit 2, a plurality of station units 3 arranged so as to surround the field unit 2, and a monitor unit 4 arranged adjacent to the field unit 2. A field 5 is provided on the upper surface side of the field unit 2. In the field 5, a horse racing game is played in which each of the plurality of models 6 imitating a racehorse runs in an oval course 5 a in the field 5 and competes in order of arrival. As an example, as shown in FIG. 2, the model 6 is joined to a self-propelled vehicle 7 that can autonomously travel on a traveling surface 15 provided in the field unit 2 by using a magnet. Thereby, the model 6 follows the self-propelled vehicle 7 and travels on the field 5. Details of the model 6 will be described later. A gate unit 8 is provided at the center of the field 5. The gate unit 8 has a gate 8a for aligning the models 6 in a line before starting. The gate 8a selects between a position stored in the center of the field 5, a position crossing the course 5a on one side of the field 5, and a position crossing the course 5a on the other side of the field 5 Can be moved.

  The station unit 3 is provided as a terminal device for a player to participate in a game executed in the field 5. The station unit 3 includes a first monitor 3a and a second monitor 3b, a transparent first touch panel 3c and a second touch panel 3d superimposed on the surfaces thereof, a medal insertion slot 3e for receiving medal insertion, and a player. A card reader 3f that reads a card 9 (FIG. 7) possessed and outputs a signal corresponding to the information is provided. Each station unit 3 can be played by one or two people. Each touch panel 3c, 3d is a known input device that outputs a signal corresponding to the contact position when the player touches with a finger or the like. When a medal is inserted into the medal slot 3e, the inserted medal is converted into a credit that can be used in a horse racing game, and is consumed or paid out according to the game content. The card 9 read by the card reader 3f is provided with a nonvolatile storage medium (not shown) such as an IC chip or a magnetic stripe, and the medium has a unique ID (hereinafter referred to as a card ID). Etc.) are recorded. The card ID may be recorded on the card 9 in the form of a barcode or the like. Alternatively, instead of the card 9, the card ID may be recorded on a storage medium such as an IC chip mounted on a mobile phone or the like.

  The monitor unit 4 includes a plurality of main monitors 4a for displaying information related to the game (including video and the like). Although FIG. 1 shows a state in which two main monitors 4a are arranged side by side, the two main monitors 4a also face the display surface in opposite directions on the back side of the main monitors 4a. Has been placed. As the main monitor 4a, a substantially flat flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, or an organic EL display is used.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the model 6 and the self-propelled vehicle 7. The model 6 includes a horse model 11, a jockey model 12 riding a horse, and a carriage 13 that supports the horse model 11. The carriage 13 is provided with a plurality of wheels 14. On the other hand, the self-propelled vehicle 7 as a driving means travels on a traveling surface 15 disposed below the field 5. The self-propelled vehicle 7 includes a pair of drive wheels 16, a pair of motors 17 that drive the drive wheels 16 independently of each other, and a plurality of auxiliary wheels 18. The self-propelled vehicle 7 can change its moving direction by giving a difference in the rotational speed of the motor. The model 6 travels on the course 5a while being pulled by the self-propelled vehicle 7 by a magnetic force. A magnet (not shown) is disposed on the upper part of the self-propelled vehicle 7. The model 6 is self-supporting on the field 5 through the wheels, but does not have an independent driving means, and follows the self-propelled vehicle 7 while being attracted to the self-propelled vehicle 7 by the magnet of the self-propelled vehicle 7. And run. A position detection sensor 35 (FIG. 7) configured by a plurality of coils arranged in a grid so as to be orthogonal to each other is provided on the traveling surface 15. The position detection sensor 35 detects the position of the self-propelled vehicle 7 by detecting a metal piece (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the self-propelled vehicle 7. The self-propelled vehicle 7 and the position detection sensor 35 may use various known techniques.

  3A and 3B show an example of the game screen GS displayed on the first monitor and the second monitors 3a and 3b. The horse racing game provided by the game machine 1 includes a betting ticket game for predicting the order of racehorses running in races held at predetermined intervals, and a training game for training and training a breeding horse owned by a player. Is provided. An example of a betting screen for a betting ticket game is shown on the game screen GS1 displayed on the first monitor 3a shown in FIG. 3A. In the betting ticket game, the player selects the type of betting ticket for the predicted racehorse, and bets within the range of credits owned. When the player's prediction is correct, a payout corresponding to the odds is given to the player. The game screen GS1 includes a race name display unit 21 that displays the name of the currently held race, a racehorse information display unit 22 that displays information about each racehorse that runs in the race, and a betting ticket for each racehorse. An odds display unit 23 for displaying odds corresponding to the type is provided. A player bets on a racehorse to be predicted by operating the first touch panel 3a using information displayed on the display units 21 to 23 as a determination material.

  On the other hand, an example of the breeding game is shown on the game screen GS2 displayed on the second monitor 3b shown in FIG. 3B. In the breeding game, the player can raise the ability of the breeding horse by producing and training the breeding horse and start running in the race. In the game screen GS2, a rearing horse display unit 25 that displays the rearing horse 24 owned by the player, a rearing information display unit 26 that displays the rearing information of the displayed rearing horse 24, and the rearing horse 24 are reared. A training menu display section 27 for displaying the training menu and a race entry button 28 for starting the training horse 24 in a specific race of the betting ticket game are provided. The player operates the second touch panel 3b to select a breeding horse to be raised and selects a breeding menu corresponding to the ability to be raised to grow the breeding horse 24. The breeding horse 24 trained by the player can run in the race, and when the breeding horse 24 wins the race, the player can win a prize. When the player operates the race entry button 28, the breeding horse 24 starts running in a specific race. In order to play the breeding game, player authentication based on the card ID recorded on the card 9 is necessary, and various information on the breeding horses owned by the player is recorded in the play data 45 as breeding horse data. The game screen GS shown on each of the first monitor and the second monitors 3a and 3b can show both a betting ticket game and a breeding game. A game screen GS is displayed in response to an instruction from the player. The breeding horse data of the play data 45 corresponds to the state data.

  The race in which the racehorses run is performed by the field unit 2 by the operation of a plurality of models 6 that run on the field 5. Each model 6 is associated with a racehorse as a target for competing for winning or losing in a race, and competes on the course 5a. When the breeding horse 24 starts to race, the player's breeding horse 24 is associated with the model 6 on a one-to-one basis in addition to the racehorse. In the game machine 1, an effect that expresses the current state of the rearing horse 24 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a horse state effect) is given to the model 6 associated with the rearing horse 24. In front of each station unit 3 in the field 5, an effect space 5b for adding effects to the model 6 is provided. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the effect space 5b. The model 6 associated with the player's rearing horse 24 moves to the effect space 5b in front of the station unit 3 where the player plays, and the state of the rearing horse 24 before the race is expressed by the effect. An effect device 5c for producing the model 6 is provided in the effect space 5b.

  The horse state effect is performed during the bet reception period before the start of the race, and an effect suggesting winning or losing of the race is performed. FIG. 5 shows an example of a table in which the state of the rearing horse 24 is associated with the effect to be executed. For example, when the breeding horse 24 is in a good condition with respect to the race, after moving to the production space 5b, the model 6 is rotated once on the spot to perform an operation expressing "excellent". . On the other hand, when the condition of the rearing horse 24 is not good, the model space 6b is directed to the player in the production space 5b so that the model 6 is expressed as “abnormal”. In addition to this, the production device 5c illuminates the model 6 and produces an effect. The stage device 5 c includes an illumination member 5 d that illuminates the model 6. For example, when the condition of the breeding horse 24 is good, an effect of making it glow in a plurality of colors is given, and when the condition of the breeding horse 24 is not good, the effect of making it glow in purple. In addition, the rendering device 5c may include a speaker that outputs sound. Sounds 1 to 5 associated with the state of the rearing horse 24 are output. By providing a plurality of patterns for sound and light and associating them with the state of the horse, the player can grasp the state of the horse. A sound or light effect may be used alone or in combination with an operation. Thus, not only the player having the rearing horse 24 but also the players playing in the other station units 3 can know the state of the rearing horse 24, so that the player's attention can be drawn to the model 6 being produced. it can. In addition, it is not restricted to the example in which a speaker is provided in the production | presentation apparatus 5c, You may utilize the speaker of the station unit 3. FIG.

  The state of the horse to be produced is associated with the result in the race. FIG. 6 shows an example of a table in which the state of the rearing horse 24 is associated with the race arrival order. When the model 6 is performing “perfect” operation, the breeding horse 24 associated with the model 6 is ranked first or second in the race. On the other hand, when the model 6 is operating “abnormally”, the breeding horse 24 associated with the model 6 has a result of 9th or later in the race. Since the race can be predicted by directing to the model 6, the attention of the player who plays with the game machine 1 gathers in the model 6.

  In the horse racing game, the above-described betting ticket game and the breeding game can be played, and player authentication is required for playing the breeding game. For the betting ticket game and the breeding game, a known game control process may be used. In the station unit 3 of the game machine 1, one player can use the first and second monitors 3a and 3b, and plays the betting ticket game on one monitor 3a as in the game screens GS1 and GS2. The growing game can be played on the monitor 3b. When player authentication is not performed, a game screen of a betting ticket game is displayed on each of the first and second monitors 3a and 3b.

  FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the control system related to the game machine 1. The game machine 1 is provided with a control unit 31 and a storage device 32. The control unit 31 includes a microprocessor, a ROM in which a program such as an operating system to be executed by the microprocessor is recorded, and an internal storage device (not shown) such as a RAM that provides a work area for the microprocessor. A computer unit provided. The storage device 32 stores a game program to be executed by the control unit 31 and various data to be referred to by the program. The storage device 32 is a storage device capable of storing data such as a hard disk storage device.

  A game control unit 33 is provided inside the control unit 31. The game control unit 33 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware of the control unit 31 and predetermined software. The game control unit 33 executes various processes related to the horse racing game executed on the game machine 1. The control unit 31 is connected with first and second touch panels 3a and 3b, a position detection sensor 35, and a card reader 3f as input devices. The first and second monitors 3c and 3d, the main monitor 4a, The field unit 2 is connected as an output device. The card ID of the card 9 read by the card reader 3f is used for calling up the play data 45 stored on the center server 40. The control unit 31 is connected to various output devices and input devices such as a self-propelled vehicle 7, a rendering device 5 c and a speaker provided in the field unit 2. FIG. 7 shows a configuration of only one station unit 3 among a plurality of station units 3 provided in the game machine 1 as the configuration of the game machine 1. Each station unit 3 may be provided with a control unit 31, or the control unit 31 may be responsible for controlling a plurality of station units 3.

  The game machine 1 is configured to be able to communicate with the center server 40. The center server 40 is provided with a control unit 41 and a storage device 42. The configuration of the control unit 41 and the storage device 42 may be the same as the configuration of the control unit 31 and the storage device 32 of the game machine 1, and a description thereof will be omitted. Various logical devices necessary for the operation of the game machine 1 are generated in the control unit 31 by a combination of internal computer hardware and predetermined software. For example, the identification information (card ID) of the player is received from the game machine 1 to authenticate the player, and the play data 45 of the player is received from the game machine 1 and stored or provided to the game machine 1. In addition, the control unit 41 updates the program or data of the game machine 1 via the network.

  In the storage device 42, ID management data 43, game data 44, and play data 45 are recorded. The ID management data 43 is data describing the correspondence between various IDs used in the game machine 1. In the center server 40, the player is identified using a unique player ID for each player. The play data 45 is recorded in a one-to-one correspondence with the player ID, and the card ID is associated one-to-one or many-to-one with the player ID. By referring to the ID management data 43, the center server 40 can determine the correspondence between the card ID and the player ID and specify the player ID of the player. The game data 44 is data that the control unit 41 appropriately refers to in relation to the horse racing game to be executed on the game machine 1. The play data 45 is created and managed for each player ID as described above. When a player plays a horse racing game on the game machine 1, the card ID recognized by the card reader 3 f of the game machine 1 is provided to the center server 40 and corresponds to the player ID associated with the card ID. At least a part of the play data 45 to be played is provided from the center server 40 to the game machine 1 and stored in the storage device 32 of the game machine 1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the play data 45. The play data 45 includes information associated with the play of the horse racing game, such as the player ID of the player, the breeding horse data associated with the player ID, and the performance data recorded in the horse racing game.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a horse state effect process executed by the control unit 31 of the game machine 1. The horse state effect process is a process of adding an effect indicating the state of the horse to the model 6 associated with the rearing horse 24 running in the race held in the field 5. The horse state effect process is executed before the race in which the model 6 competes. In this process, the game control unit 33 of the control unit 31 executes the process. First, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the breeding horse 24 starts to race (step S1). In the breeding game, when the player operates the race entry button 28, his / her breeding horse 24 can run in a specific race in which the breeding horse 24 can run. If the rearing horse 24 has not started running in the race, the current process is terminated.

  When the breeding horse 24 is running in the race, the control unit 31 acquires the breeding horse data of the breeding horse 24 running in the race (step S2). The breeding horse data may be acquired from the play data 45 of the player. And the control unit 31 determines the arrival order of this race based on the acquired rearing horse data (step S3). For example, each parameter that determines the ability of the rearing horse 24 is compared with a predetermined reference value with reference to the rearing horse data, and the rank is increased if each parameter exceeds the reference value. The method of determining the arrival order may be set as appropriate. A well-known technique may be used for the order of arrival of horses other than the breeding horse 24. The control unit 31 determines the state of the breeding horse 24 based on the determined arrival order (step S4). As shown in FIG. 6, a table in which the arrival order and the state of the breeding horse 24 are associated with each other may be prepared in advance and referred to. Then, the control unit 31 assigns each horse running in the current race, including the breeding horse 24, to each model 6 (step S5), and executes an effect on the model 6 corresponding to the breeding horse 24 (step S5). ), And terminates the current process.

  Explaining with the table of FIG. 6, if the order of arrival of the rearing horse 24 is the first place, an effect that indicates a state of “very good” with respect to the corresponding model 6 is executed. An effect on the model 6 associated with the rearing horse 24 is performed in the effect space 5b. The model 6 goes around the course 5a at the timing before the running model 6 is accommodated in the gate 8a. At this time, the model 6 associated with the breeding horse 24 enters the effect space 5b in front of the station unit 3 of the player. Moving. The effect on the model 6 is determined based on the state of the breeding horse 24 as shown in FIG. The self-propelled vehicle 7 of the corresponding model 6 is driven, and the operation according to the state is performed. Furthermore, the illumination member 5d of the effect device 5c illuminates the model 6 with a color according to the state of the breeding horse 24 and outputs a sound according to the state of the breeding horse 24. When the effect on the model 6 is finished, the model 6 moves to the gate 8a and is accommodated.

  In the process described above, when the player's rearing horse 24 starts running in a race performed on the field 5 (step S1), the control unit 31 acquires corresponding rearing horse data (step S2) and determines the arrival order. (Step S3). Then, the state of the breeding horse 24 is determined based on the arrival order (step S4), and the running horses including the breeding horse 24 are assigned to the model 6 (step S5). For the model 6 associated with the rearing horse 24, an effect indicating the state is executed (step S6). Thereby, since the production of the model 6 suggests the order of arrival, the production becomes an index when placing a bet, and the player playing the game machine 1 pays attention to the model 6 of the breeding horse 24. Therefore, the game can be excited through the model 6.

  In the above-described process, the game control unit 33 of the control unit 31 executes the process of step S3 as the winning / losing determination means by executing the process of step S3, and the process of step S6 as the target assigning means by executing the process of step S5. Thus, each functions as an effect execution means.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described form and can be implemented in various forms. For example, in the present embodiment, the example in which the effect by the effect device 5c is executed on the model 6 moved to the effect space 5b has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, you may make it apply the spot illumination of the color which shows the state of the breeding horse 24 with respect to the model 6 which is drive | working the course 5a. Alternatively, the player may stop in front of the station unit 3 of the player during the course 5a and cause the model 6 to perform an operation as shown in the table of FIG. Moreover, as an example of the production, the operation of the model 6 and the production by illumination and sound have been described. However, the production example is not limited to this, for example, it may be a single production such as only the operation of the model 6, or these It may be a combination. In addition, various effects may be added.

  In the above-mentioned form, although it demonstrated with the production | presentation by the production apparatus 5c, it is not restricted to this. For example, the model 6 itself may shine by providing a light emitter inside the model 6. Further, the model 6 is not limited to the jockey and horse models, and can be applied to models of various races such as boat racing, bicycle racing, and animals. Moreover, you may add the production | presentation which shows a state with respect to the model etc. of athletes, such as baseball, soccer, and boxing. Winning or losing can be suggested by producing an effect indicating the state of the target associated with the model, and the fun of the game can be enhanced. Although the game developed on the field 5 has been described in the model 6 race, it is not limited to this. For example, various sports, fighting games, and the like may be performed on the field 5. Thus, the present invention can be applied to any game machine that plays a game through a model.

  In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of corresponding ranks are assigned to the state of the breeding horse 24 so that the player can predict the race. For example, a specific effect may be assigned only to the first place so that the player knows that the target model 6 is first place. In this case, an effect for each rank may be determined. When the breeding horse 24 of another player who plays with the game machine 1 enters the same race, the predictive hit rate increases.

  The winning or losing of the race is determined with reference to the breeding horse data of the breeding horse 24. However, horses other than the breeding horse 24 may or may not have the breeding horse data. Winning or losing may be determined according to a predetermined program or algorithm. Further, the rearing horse 24 may not have the rearing horse data. In this case, the state of the breeding horse 24 is determined based on the arrival order determined in step S3.

  In the embodiment described above, the driving of the model 6 has been described with the self-propelled vehicle 7, but is not limited thereto. Driving means may be provided inside the model 6, or a plurality of models 6 may be operated by one driving means. Various known techniques may be used for driving the model 6.

1 game machine 5 field 6 model 7 self-propelled vehicle (drive means)
31 control unit (win / loss determination means, production execution means, target allocation means)
45 Play data (status data)

Claims (8)

A game machine in which a plurality of models operating on the field are provided, and a game using the operation of the model is executed,
Driving means for driving the plurality of models;
Win / loss determination means for determining win / loss of the plurality of models,
An effect execution means for executing an effect suggesting victory or defeat of the model in association with the model,
A game machine equipped with. Each model that participates in the game further comprises target assigning means for assigning targets to compete for victory or defeat,
At least a part of each object is set with state data describing a state that affects the victory or defeat of the model,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning / losing determining means determines the winning / losing of the model based on the state data. The target is provided with a special target in which the state data is updated according to the development by the player,
The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect execution unit executes the effect on a model to which the special object is assigned. A plurality of operation units arranged along the periphery of the field and operating the game,
The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the effect is executed on the special target in front of an operation unit operated by a player who has trained the special target.   The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the effect executing unit executes different effects associated with the winning and losing.   The game machine according to claim 5, wherein the effect executing means executes the effect by driving the model by the driving means. Further comprising illumination means capable of illuminating the model with a plurality of colors,
The game machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the effect execution means controls the illumination means to illuminate with a color associated with the winning or losing. A race with the plurality of models is performed on the field,
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the winning / losing determining means determines an arrival order of models participating in the race.

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