JP2014136077A - Game system and game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prompt a player to bet further when a bet type is set to such a type that, once betting a game value within a bet reception time, it becomes impossible to refund a game value till a termination of a next race execution time.SOLUTION: The game system includes: game value refund determination means that, in a case where a game is progressed by repeating a cycle consisting of a bet reception time when a player can bet a game value, and a race execution time when a race of competition objects is executed, when the game value is bet to the bet type, determines whether or not a part or the whole of the bet game value is refunded; and refund determination notification means that notifies the player of a determination of the refund of the bet game value by a termination of the bet reception time at the latest.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system and a game apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improvement of a so-called betting game which is a variety of competitive games including horse racing and which pays out a payout according to a race result.

  As a game device that is gaining popularity among amusement facilities such as so-called game centers, horse racing games that are displayed on a monitor with multiple game sheets with a liquid crystal display placed in front of a huge monitor There is known a horse racing game in which a dividend is paid out to each player (player) with a medal according to the result of the race. In such a horse racing game apparatus, a player can sit on a game seat, perform various operations such as betting while watching a liquid crystal display, and enjoy a simulated horse racing race on a huge monitor. In addition, a game in which horse racing game devices arranged at each amusement facility are networked, and a server device capable of information communication with each horse racing game device is used so that a nationwide horse racing race can be simultaneously enjoyed at each amusement facility. A system is also provided and is gaining popularity (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Furthermore, in recent years, a horse racing game device has been provided in which fictional racehorses, stables, etc. are set in advance or can be set by the player himself so that they can enjoy a simulated race of horse racing with these fictional characters. Yes. In such a horse racing game device, in addition to a game of inferring a winning horse from given information and betting (voting), it develops its own racing horse and participates in the race to earn a winning prize as a horse owner. You can also enjoy playing games (owner games). Further, as a race participation form of a horse owner, the type of betting ticket or a betting type that supports a race horse participating in a certain race as a horse owner as long as the race (this type of bet is referred to as “ A side bet), and once a bet has been placed, a cancellation (refund for the bet) cannot be made until the race is over, and if the horse wins, a payout equivalent to the owner game is paid out. The game is also offered. Even though this kind of betting ticket game (betting type) is difficult to develop a strong racehorse and it is difficult to fully enjoy the owner's game, It is a horse owner who can enjoy the owner's game, and has widened the choice of the player's own game form and is gaining popularity.

JP 2010-46134 A

  However, although the types of betting tickets that support racehorses participating in a certain race like the owners of the race as described above, that is, side bets, are gaining popularity, they are more attractive games if they can encourage further bets. Could be offered.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system and a game apparatus that can prompt a player to make a further bet.

  In order to solve this problem, the present inventor has made various studies. In the first place, a side bet is a type of betting ticket that supports a racehorse participating in a race as if it were the owner of the race (betting ceremony). In principle, only the first person per horse can be the owner. It can be said that a new interest is given to the horse racing game. Also, once a bet is made (when becoming an owner), it is not possible to cancel until the race is completed. Under such conditions, information on which satellite (player) side-bets on which racehorse is placed. It can be said that it aims to provide it in real time, and to realize the excitement of having a desired horse on a first-come-first-served basis and the interest of a side betting game. However, although the type of betting ticket (betting), that is, side betting, certainly gives new interest, the condition that it cannot be canceled once a bet is a factor in reassuring the player to make further bets. It may be. However, given that the condition is a device that realizes the excitement and interest as described above, it is not a good idea to change the condition itself greatly. The present inventor who has further studied from the viewpoint of encouraging players to bet further, paying attention to the contents, features, and various conditions of the side bets as described above, has obtained knowledge that leads to the solution of the problem.

The present invention is based on such knowledge, and includes a game device provided in each amusement facility and a server device capable of information communication with the game device, and executes a predetermined race in which a plurality of competition subjects participate. A game system,
Game device
Betting means capable of betting play value against betting ceremonies in a given race;
A bet data transmitting means for transmitting betting data of a bet bet by the betting means and play value data bet on the betting method of the bet to the server device;
A game value payout means for receiving a command from the server device and paying out a game value based on the command;
Have
Server device
Betting data receiving means for receiving betting data of bets betted from the betting data transmitting means and play value data bet on the betting style of the betting;
A race target determining means for determining a plurality of race targets participating in a predetermined race;
Race generation means for determining the development and arrival order of a predetermined race based on a plurality of race targets determined by the race target determination means,
A game progress means for advancing the game by repeating a cycle consisting of a bet reception time during which a play value can be bet and a race execution time in which the race generated by the race generation means is executed;
As a result of the race, a payout is determined based on the bet type of the bet bet and the game value data bet on the bet type of the bet, and a game value payout command based on the determined payout is given to the game device. A dividend payout command means to be transmitted;
If the bet type for a bet is set so that once the play value is bet within the bet reception time, the play value cannot be refunded until the end of the next race execution time. A game value refund determining means for determining whether or not part or all of the bet game value is refunded when a game value is bet on
A game value refund command means for transmitting a bet play value refund command to the game device when the game value refund determination means determines a refund of the game value bet on the betting type of the bet;
Have
The game device further
When a betting value refund command for the bet is received from the game value refund command means, the bet acceptance time ends at the latest, indicating that the bet play value has been refunded. A refund decision notification means to be notified by,
It is characterized by having.

  In this game system, the betting type of the bet is set so that once the play value is bet within the bet reception time, the play value cannot be refunded until the next race execution time ends (for example, the above-mentioned If the play value is bet on the bet type of the bet, the payout determination means determines whether or not part or all of the bet game value is paid back. Is done. As a result, when the refund of the bet game value is determined, the player is notified that the refund has been determined. This notification is made at the latest by the end of the bet acceptance time, and therefore can give an incentive to try to make a further bet for the player who has known the refund decision.

  In this game system, the play value refund determining means determines the refund of the play value bet on the bet type of the bet, and after that is notified by the refund determination notification means, When a bet is placed on the game value, the game value refund determining means can determine again whether or not part or all of the game value is refunded.

  Further, in this game system, the game value payout means can pay back the game value that is instructed to be paid back by the game value payout command means after the end of the race corresponding to the bet.

  The game value refund determining means in this game system may determine whether or not to refund based on a random lottery result.

  In this game system, it is also possible to select to increase both the required number of bets and the number of payouts of the game value in the betting system of the bet.

The game device according to the present invention is a game device that is provided in a play facility and executes a predetermined race performed by participation of a plurality of competition subjects.
Betting means capable of betting play value against betting ceremonies in a given race;
A race target determining means for determining a plurality of race targets participating in a predetermined race;
Race generation means for determining the development and arrival order of a predetermined race based on a plurality of race targets determined by the race target determination means,
A game progress means for advancing the game by repeating a cycle consisting of a bet reception time during which a play value can be bet and a race execution time in which the race generated by the race generation means is executed;
Dividend payout means for determining a payout based on the bet type of the bet bet as a result of the race and the play value data bet on the bet type of the bet and paying out the play value based on the determined payout ,
If the bet type for a bet is set so that once the play value is bet within the bet reception time, the play value cannot be refunded until the end of the next race execution time. A game value refund determining means for determining whether or not part or all of the bet game value is refunded when a game value is bet on
When the refund decision means decides to refund the bet value for the bet on the bet type of the bet, it will notify that the bet game value has been refunded by the end of the bet acceptance time at the latest. A refund decision notification means,
A game value refund means for refunding the bet game value when the game value refund determination means determines a refund of the game value bet on the betting type of the bet;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prompt the player to make a further bet by presenting the player with a payout within the betting time.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main apparatus of the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the satellite apparatus of the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the standard structure of main PC, video PC, sound PC, satellite PC, and various servers which are used in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the outline | summary of the game in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the outline | summary of the special race in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the IC card in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the horse database in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the jockey database in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the race start table in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the satellite corresponding table in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention, a special race result memory, and a medal storage memory. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the retirement horse database in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the special race start table in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pay table of the special race in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. 4 is a flowchart of new card creation processing, various data generation processing, and various data development processing in the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the race process in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special race process in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special race result confirmation process and the acquisition medal payment process in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special race start report screen in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the special race arrival order and acquired medal number display screen in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (2) which shows the special race arrival order and acquired medal number display screen in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (The 3) which shows the special race arrival order in the game system by 1st Embodiment of this invention, and an acquired medal number display screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display at the time of a side bet. It is a figure explaining the kind and name of a button in the screen at the time of a side bet. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display in case the side bet is already carried out to 2nd grade horses. It is a figure explaining the process progress example at the time of a side bet, and the example of a screen behavior. It is a figure explaining the example of a process progress at the time of a side bet, and the example of the behavior of a screen, and shows the dialog form screen etc. which confirm selection of the candidate for a side bet. It is a figure explaining the example of a process progress at the time of a side bet, and the example of the behavior of a screen, and shows the dialog-type screen etc. that it has already bet bet from another satellite. It is a figure which shows a part of process progress example at the time of a side bet. It is a figure explaining the example of a process progress at the time of a side bet, and the example of a screen behavior, and shows the screen at the time of cashback display. It is a figure which shows a part of process progress example at the time of a side bet. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen in case the magnification of a side bet is "1 time." It is a figure which shows the example of a screen in case the magnification of a side bet is "2 times." It is a figure which shows the example of a screen in case the magnification of a side bet is "5 times." It is a figure which shows an example of the screen which displayed "you are an owner!" On the horse pillar of the side bet horse. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal refund screen (refund screen when cashback does not occur). It is a figure which shows an example of the screen which displayed "you are an owner!" On the horse pillar of the side bet horse. It is a figure which shows an example of the refund screen in case cash back has generate | occur | produced. It is a figure which shows an example of the refund screen in case cash back has generate | occur | produced and the betting object horse is 1st.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in detail based on an example of an embodiment shown in the drawings.

  1 to 39 show an embodiment of a game system according to the present invention. The game system 1 of the present embodiment predicts the order of races by racehorses that are running objects (competition target), bets medals (play value), and receives a payout based on the race results ( Betting game), and owning racehorses and jockeys that participate in the race, raising these racehorses and jockeys to participate in the race, and earning medals as the owner's prize money according to their arrival order (stable game) And a special game that collects retired racehorses and participates in a predetermined race (special race), and acquires medals according to the results.

<Configuration of game system 1>
A configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings (see FIG. 1 and the like).

  The game apparatus 10 includes a main apparatus 30 that controls the entire game apparatus 10 and a plurality of satellite apparatuses 60 that are used by players. Each of the main device 30 and the plurality of satellite devices 60 is connected via a network (see FIG. 1). Note that the main device 30 and the plurality of satellite devices 60 may be physically separated separate devices or may be integrated and integrated devices.

  The main device 30 has an integrated display 14 (see FIG. 2) that outputs a game screen common to players, and displays a state in which a racehorse (competition target) competes with an image. The integrated display 14 is composed of, for example, three displays 14A, 14B, and 14C (see FIG. 2).

  The plurality of satellite devices 60 are provided in front of the integrated display 14.

  For example, four speaker towers 16A, 16B, 16C, and 16D (see FIG. 2), which are sound output means for outputting game sound, are provided on both sides of the integrated display 14 and on both sides of the plurality of satellite devices 60. Yes.

  Each satellite device 60 is provided with a table (not shown) and a chair (not shown). The table includes a liquid crystal display 26 (see FIG. 3) which is a display means for outputting a game image of a betting competition game (bet game), a breeding game (stable game) or a special race, and a batch input for inserting medals. A unit 86 and a hopper 88 that is a payout mechanism for paying out medals (play value) corresponding to dividends and prizes are provided.

  A touch panel 27 as an operation means is provided on the liquid crystal display 26 so that each player can operate the game by touching the touch panel 27 with a finger. For example, as the game progresses, command keys are appropriately displayed on the liquid crystal display 26, and the player directly touches the touch panel 27 on the command keys with his / her hand so that various command signals are input to the game control circuit.

  Similar game devices 10 are installed in stores (amusement facilities) and the like throughout the country, and each game device 10 is connected to the Internet.

  The game system 1 is provided with a server (server device) 90 for managing game data from game devices 10 installed throughout the country, and for processing special races (see FIG. 1). ). Server 90 is connected to the Internet.

  The server 90 is connected to a database server 92 that stores and manages game data from game devices 10 nationwide, a ranking server 94 that performs statistical processing such as various rankings, and a personal computer installed at home or the like. Web server 96, a portable server 98 for connecting a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone or PHS, and a special race server 99 for processing related to a special race are provided (see FIG. 1).

  In the present embodiment, the game system 1 configured to be capable of information communication between the main device 30 and the plurality of satellite devices 60 is illustrated, but a game system having another configuration may be used. For example, a server device is prepared instead of the main device 30, and a client that is an information processing device such as a home game device, an arcade game machine, a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone, or a PHS, instead of the plurality of satellite devices 60 A game system may be provided in which a device is prepared and a server device and a plurality of client devices transmit and receive information via a network.

<Configuration of main device>
The configuration of the main device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game apparatus 10 is provided with a main PC 32 which is a control means for controlling the entire main apparatus 30 (see FIG. 2). The main PC 32 is connected with an LCD 34 as a display means and a pointing device 36 as an operation means for operation by an operator.

  The main PC 32 is connected to three video PCs 38A, 38B, and 38C as image processing means and a sound PC 40 as sound processing means (see FIG. 2).

  Three displays 14A, 14B, and 14C constituting the integrated display 14 as display means are connected to the video PCs 38A, 38B, and 38C, respectively. A powerful large image such as a horse race is displayed on the integrated display 14 by the three displays 14A, 14B, and 14C.

  An amplifier 42 is connected to the sound PC 40. Connected to the amplifier 42 are speakers 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D provided in the speaker towers 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, a center speaker 46, and a woofer speaker 48. These speakers 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D, the center speaker 46, and the woofer speaker 48 provide powerful and powerful sound.

  An IO board 50 is connected to the main PC 32. Various illuminations such as an LED 52, a cold cathode tube 54, and a halogen 56 are connected to the IO board 50 as directing means. Further, illuminations 58A, 58B, 58C, 58D provided on the speaker towers 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, respectively. Are connected to each other. Various kinds of illumination such as the LED 52, the cold cathode tube 54, the halogen 56, and the illumination 58A, 58B, 58C, 58D provided in the speaker towers 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D provide powerful illumination.

<Configuration of satellite device>
The configuration of the satellite device of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game apparatus 10 is provided with a satellite PC 62 which is a control means for controlling the entire satellite apparatus 60 (see FIG. 3). The satellite PC 62 is provided with a video unit 64 composed of an LCD 26 and a touch panel 27 for the player to operate.

  The satellite PC 62 is provided with a sound unit 68 including an amplifier 66 and a speaker 67.

  An IO board 70 is connected to the satellite PC 62. Various illuminations 79 such as a cold cathode tube 72, a fluorescent lamp 74, an LCD-side winner lamp 76, and a casing-side winner lamp 78 are connected to the IO board 70 as production means. The fact that the player operating the satellite cabinet 60 has won the horse racing game or the like is notified by the notification means of the LCD side winner lamp 76 and the case side winner lamp 78.

  The satellite PC 62 is provided with an IC card unit 80. The IC card unit 80 includes an IC card reader / writer 82 (information reading means, information writing means) for reading / writing information of an IC card as an information storage medium, and a card lock mechanism 84 for locking the inserted IC card. ing. The player can log on to the horse racing game by inserting an IC card into the IC card unit 80.

  The satellite PC 62 is provided with a batch insertion unit 86 for inserting medals and a hopper 88 as a payout mechanism for paying out medals. The batch loading unit 86 includes a feeding mechanism 86A and a selector 86B.

<Configuration of main PC, video PC, sound PC, satellite PC, and various servers>
The standard configuration of the main PC, video PC, sound PC, satellite PC, and various servers (database server, ranking server, web server, portable server, etc.) used in the game system 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. .

  A PC 100 having a standard configuration includes a game board 102 for controlling the whole, a video card 104 for displaying images, a sound card 106 for outputting sound, a ROM 108, a DVD-ROM 110, a data storage 112, a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect). ) I / O card 114, Base BD (All-net) 116, power supply 118, and case 120.

  The game board 102 includes a motherboard 122, a CPU 124, and a memory 126.

  The ROM 108 serving as a storage unit includes an HDD or a silicon disk or CF 128, an OS (Operation System) 130, and an application 132.

  The data storage 112 which is a storage means is configured by a silicon disk or CF 134 and backup data 136.

  The main PC, video PC, sound PC, satellite PC, and various servers are configured by appropriately selecting necessary configurations from this standard configuration and excluding unnecessary configurations.

  For example, the sound card 106 is used for a sound PC. The DVD-ROM 110, the data storage 112 (silicon disk or CF134 backup data 136), and the Base BD (All-net) 116 are used for various servers.

<Outline of the game>
The outline of the game in the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As a game that can be played in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, a betting game (step S10) is a betting competition game in which bets are placed on betting medals in anticipation of race order by racehorses and a payout is received based on the race result. ) And a stable game (step) which is a breeding game that owns racehorses and jockeys participating in the race, trains these racehorses and jockeys, participates in the race, and acquires medals as the owner's prize money according to their arrival order S20) and a special race (step S50) in which a retired retired horse participates in a special race (predetermined race) and a medal according to the result of the special race is obtained.

  In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, the player can appropriately switch between the betting game (step S10) and the stable game (step S20) by the player himself / herself.

  When a predetermined number of races have been held since the new horse was produced and the game time has elapsed, the racehorse will retire. In addition, the racehorse owned by the player can be appropriately retired by the operation of the player. Retired horses will participate in a special race that is held by collecting retired horses that have retired during a predetermined entry period.

  For details of the betting game (step S10), refer to Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-93744.

  The stable game (step S20) owns and nurtures racehorses, participates in the race, and owns and nurtures horse owner games (step S30) that acquire medals as horse owner prizes according to the arrival order. There is a jockey game (step S40) that participates in a race and acquires a medal as a jockey prize according to the arrival order (see FIG. 5).

  In the stable game (step S20), first, the player creates his own stable (step S21). The stable is created virtually on the game and is a place where the racehorse is trained and managed. The jockey belongs to the stable. In this embodiment, one stable information is created for each IC card. One stable can hold up to four racehorses and two jockeys.

  In the owner game (step S30), first, it is determined whether or not the racehorse is owned, that is, whether or not the racehorse information is registered in the inserted IC card (step S31). If the racehorse information is not registered, a medal is inserted to create racehorse information as a new horse (step S32). Even if racehorse information is registered in the IC card, when new racehorse information is created, a medal is inserted and a new horse is produced in step S32. Part of the medals thrown to create a new horse, that is, a predetermined percentage of medals thrown to create a new horse, was used as funds for paying a special race prize. It is accumulated in the game device 10 in the store.

  The produced new horse enters the stable (step S33). Therefore, the racehorse information is associated with the stable information. In the owner's game, various games can be played against the racehorse that has been entered.

  The player can insert a medal and run the racehorse on the racetrack (step S34). In addition, the player can win a medal as a prize when the racehorse wins a higher rank. Some of the medals thrown to run the racehorse on the racetrack are accumulated in the game device 10 of the store where the medals were used as funds for paying the prize money for the special race.

  The player can insert a medal and train the racehorse in various ways (step S35). Some of the medals thrown in to train the racehorse are accumulated in the game device 10 of the store where the medals were used as funds for paying the prize money for the special race.

  Further, the player can insert medals and give various feeds to the racehorse (step S36). Some of the medals thrown in to give the racehorse a fodder are accumulated in the competition game 10 of the store where the medals were used as funds for paying the prize money for the special race.

  When a predetermined number of races have been held since the new horse was produced and the game time has elapsed, the racehorse will retire (step S37). In addition, the player's own racehorse can be retired by operation. When retiring, a next-generation new horse that inherits the qualities of the racehorse can be produced (step S32).

  In the jockey game (step S40), first, it is determined whether or not there is an affiliated jockey, that is, whether or not jockey information is registered in the inserted IC card (step S41). If no jockey information is registered, new jockey information is created (step S42). Even if jockey information is registered in the IC card, a jockey is created in step S32 when new jockey information is created.

  The created jockey belongs to the stable (step S43). Therefore, jockey information is associated with the stable information. In the jockey game, various games can be played against the jockey to which he belongs.

  A jockey can be mounted on a racehorse running on a racetrack by a request for riding from his own stable, a stable of another player, or a stable of a computer (step S44). It should be noted that a medal insertion request may be requested as a riding request fee when requesting a ride. If the racehorse on which the horse rides wins a higher rank, the jockey can also win a medal as a prize money.

  The player can insert medals and train the jockey by various methods (step S46).

  If the rider rides a predetermined number of races after creating the jockey, the jockey will retire (step S47). When retiring, a next generation jockey that inherits the qualities of the jockey can be created (step S42).

<Special race>
Retired racehorses are entered in special races. Special races are held regularly with participation of retired horses nationwide who retired during the prescribed entry period. The special race includes, for example, in-store qualifying, in-store final, first round of national competition, second round of national competition, third round of national competition, and final round of national competition (see FIG. 6).

  In the in-store qualifying, retired horses of a predetermined number are entered from among retired horses retired during the entry period at each store. Here, the upper limit of retired horses entered in the in-store qualifying of each store is, for example, 32. Whether or not to enter the in-store qualifying is determined based on the total prize money earned until retirement. The in-store qualifying is performed, for example, in groups A and B. Of the entered retired horses, half of the retired horses are grouped as group A, and the remaining half of the retired horses are grouped as group B.

  If the number of retired horses retired at the store is small, grouping may not be performed. In this case, the in-store qualifying is performed only once.

  First, in-store qualifying A by Group A is performed (step S51). A player who owns a retired horse whose arrival rank is first in the in-store qualifying A can win a medal as a prize. Note that not only when the arrival rank is first, but also when the arrival rank is equal to or higher than a predetermined rank, a medal corresponding to the score may be paid to the player. A retired horse whose arrival rank in the in-store qualifying A has reached a predetermined rank or higher is entered in the in-store final game.

  Next, in-store qualifying B by Group B is performed (step S52). The in-store qualifying B may be performed on the same day as the in-store qualifying A, or may be performed on a different day from the in-store qualifying A. A player who owns a retired horse whose arrival rank is first in the in-store qualifying B can win a medal as a prize. Note that not only when the arrival rank is first, but also when the arrival rank is equal to or higher than a predetermined rank, a medal corresponding to the score may be paid to the player. In the in-store qualifying B, a retired horse whose arrival rank is a predetermined rank or higher is entered in the in-store final.

  Next, an in-store final game is performed (step S53). The in-store final game may be held on the same day as the in-store qualifier or on a different day from the in-store qualifier. A player who owns a retired horse whose arrival rank is first in the in-store final game can win a medal as a prize. Note that not only when the arrival rank is first, but also when the arrival rank is equal to or higher than a predetermined rank, a medal corresponding to the score may be paid to the player. Retired horses whose arrival rank is higher than the predetermined rank in the final match in the store are entered in the national competition.

  The national tournament is held, for example, in a tournament format. The national tournament is composed of, for example, the first round of the national tournament, the second round of the national tournament, the third round of the national tournament, and the final tournament of the national convention.

  First, the first round of the national convention is held (step S54). The first national tournament may be held on the same day as the in-store final, or on a different day from the in-store final. A player who owns a retired horse whose arrival rank is first in the first round of the national tournament can win a medal as a prize. Note that not only when the arrival rank is first, but also when the arrival rank is equal to or higher than a predetermined rank, a medal corresponding to the score may be paid to the player. Retired horses whose arrival rank is higher than the specified order in the first round of the national competition will be entered in the second round of the national competition.

  Next, the second national competition is held (step S55). The second national tournament may be held on the same day as the first national tournament or on a different day from the first national tournament. A player who owns a retired horse whose arrival rank is first in the second round of the national tournament can win a medal as a prize. Note that not only when the arrival rank is first, but also when the arrival rank is equal to or higher than a predetermined rank, a medal corresponding to the score may be paid to the player. Retired horses whose arrival rank is more than the specified order in the second round of the national competition will be entered in the third round of the national competition.

  Next, the third national competition is held (step S56). The third national tournament may be held on the same day as the second national tournament, or on a different day from the second national tournament. A player who owns a retired horse whose arrival rank is first in the third round of the national tournament can win a medal as a prize. Note that not only when the arrival rank is first, but also when the arrival rank is equal to or higher than a predetermined rank, a medal corresponding to the score may be paid to the player. Retired horses whose arrival rank is higher than the predetermined rank in the third round of the national competition will be entered in the final round of the national competition.

  Next, a national tournament final game is held (step S57). The national tournament final may be held on the same day as the third national tournament, or on a different day from the third national tournament. A player who owns a retired horse whose arrival rank is first in the national tournament final game can win a medal as a prize. Note that not only when the arrival rank is first, but also when the arrival rank is equal to or higher than a predetermined rank, a medal corresponding to the score may be paid to the player.

<Composition of game data>
Game data and a database in the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  An example of the data structure of the IC card is shown in FIG. In the IC card, a card ID and a personal identification number are recorded as card information. As stable information, stable identification information, total winnings of racehorses belonging to the stable, total winnings of jockeys belonging to the stable, and the like are recorded. Information on a plurality of racehorses and information on a plurality of jockeys can be recorded on one IC card.

  The racehorse information includes horse identification information, age information, ability information used in competitive races such as age, leg quality (large runaway, runaway, predecessor, insertion, run-in, etc.), father horse name, mother horse name, generation number, Total results, previous run results (race name, arrival order, jockey name, horse weight, etc.), number of winnings, horse weight, remaining weeks, etc. are recorded. Also included are experience values, fatigue levels, power values, tone values, course suitability, etc., which are parameters used in the competitive race process.

  Jockey information includes identification information of jockeys, ability information used in competitive races such as tactics (great escape, escape, predecessor, insertion, drive-in, etc.), number of generations, total results, previous race results (race name, arrival order) , Name of horse, amount of saddle, etc.), the number of winning prizes, etc., which are used in competitive race processing.

  Also, special race result confirmation completion information is recorded on the IC card. The special race result confirmation completion information indicates which special race result the player has confirmed among the special races in which the retired horse owned by the player has started. The special race result confirmation completion information includes the special race ID for which the player confirmed the result.

<Game data of main device>
Various game data in the main device 30 will be described.

  Various types of game data necessary for executing the game are stored in a memory 126 that is a storage unit of the game board 102 of the main PC 32 in the main device 30. For example, a horse database that gathers racehorse data, a jockey database that gathers jockey data, a race start table that gathers data on racehorses and jockeys that run in a race, a satellite correspondence table that gathers satellite and player information Etc.

  The special race result memory (see FIGS. 17 and 18) provided in the memory 126 of the game board 102 of the main PC 32 in the main device 30 stores data related to the result of the special race.

  In the medal storage memory (see FIGS. 15, 16, and 18) provided in the memory 126 of the game board 102 of the main PC 32 in the main device 30, the number of medals as funds for paying a special race prize ( Credit number) data is accumulated.

(Horse database)
The data structure of the horse database is shown in FIG.

  In the horse database, information on horses (hereinafter referred to as “user horses”) owned by users (players) using the game system and information on horses (hereinafter referred to as “CPU horses”) stored in the storage means in advance by the game system. And are gathered. A lot of CPU horses are always prepared to make an interesting race.

  User horses include the user's card ID, the horse ID for identifying each horse, the horse data that is the racehorse information described above, the race flag indicating whether or not to run, and the race of the race to run. The ID, the stable ID of the stable, the number of medals acquired in the special race, and the like are collected. The data on the number of medals won in the special race is recorded together with the special race ID as data for each special race.

  The CPU horse also collects the same information as the user horse, but some information such as the card ID of the owned user is not recorded.

<Jockey database>
The data structure of the jockey database is shown in FIG.

  In the jockey database, information on jockeys (hereinafter referred to as “user jockeys”) owned by users (players) using the game system and information on jockeys (hereinafter referred to as “CPU jockeys”) stored in the storage means by the game system in advance. And are gathered. A lot of CPU jockeys are always prepared to make an interesting race.

  For the user jockey, the user's card ID, the jockey ID for identifying each jockey, the jockey data as the above-mentioned jockey information, the run flag indicating whether or not to run, the race ID of the race to run , The stable IDs of the stables they belong to are gathered.

  The CPU jockey also collects the same information as the user jockey, but some information such as card ID and stable ID is not recorded.

<Race start table>
The data structure of the race start table is shown in FIG.

  In the race start table, the data of the starting horse and the jockey riding for each of the next race, the next next race, and the next next next race are collected. The horses that run include user horses and CPU horses. The riding jockeys include both user jockeys and CPU jockeys.

  For each race horse, the horse ID of the horse to run, the horse-owned satellite ID indicating the satellite used by the user who owns the horse, the jockey ID to ride, and the user who owns the jockey The jockey-owned satellite ID indicating the existing satellite is shown.

  When the running horse is a CPU horse, the horse-owned satellite ID is blank. When the rider is a CPU jockey, the jockey-owned satellite ID is blank.

  For example, the race start table has columns for 14 heads. In this case, a maximum of 14 races are possible. The number of heads that can be run may be determined according to the race type.

  For example, eight race horses (CPU horses) and riding jockeys (CPU jockeys) are determined in advance for each race from the game system side. When a user (player) registers a running horse and a riding jockey, they are sequentially added to the race starting table. When the number of registered users increases and exceeds the maximum number of runners, the number of CPU horses is gradually reduced. For each race, the user can register, for example, up to 10 cars. Even in a race where up to 14 horses run, at least 4 will be a combination of CPU horse and CPU jockey.

  As for the jockey combined with the CPU horse, not only the CPU jockey but also the user jockey may be combined.

<Satellite compatibility table>
The data structure of the satellite correspondence table is shown in FIG.

  The satellite correspondence table stores information of users who use each satellite in real time. For each of the 10 satellites, a satellite ID, a card ID used by a user using the satellite, and a card insertion detection flag (user absent flag) indicating whether or not a card is currently inserted are stored. Yes.

  As a result, it is possible to know in real time whether there is a user currently using the satellite and the card ID being used.

<Special race result memory>
The data structure of the special race result memory is shown in FIG.

  The special race result memory stores a special race ID, a list of horses that have run in the special race, data about the arrival order of the special race, data about the development of the special race, and data about the number of medals paid. Data related to the number of medals paid is recorded together with the horse ID as data for each horse ID.

<Medal storage memory>
The data structure of the medal accumulation memory is shown in FIG.

  The medal accumulation memory stores data on the number of medals (credits) accumulated as funds for paying the special race prize money. When paying the prize money for the special race, medals (credits) stored in the medal storage memory are used. Specifically, the number of medals paid as a special race prize is subtracted from the number of medals stored in the medal accumulation memory.

<Game data of satellite device>
Various game data in the satellite device 60 will be described.

  Various game data necessary for executing the game is stored in the memory 126 of the game board 102 of the satellite PC 62 in the satellite device 60. For example, racehorse data and jockey data related to each satellite.

<Database server game data>
Various game data in the database server 92 will be described.

  In the database server 92, data stored in the game apparatus 10 installed in various places in the country are collected and stored in the HDD, silicon disk or CF 128 of the PC 100, and the memory 126 of the game board 102. For example, the store ID, the game device ID of the game device 10 installed in the store, various game data stored in the main device 30 of the game device 10, the card ID of the used IC card and all the IC card data, etc. are aggregated. And memorized.

<Game data of special race server>
Various game data in the special race server 99 will be described.

  Various game data necessary for executing the special race are stored in the HDD, silicon disk or CF 128 of the PC 100 and the memory 126 of the game board 102 in the special race server 99. For example, there are a retired horse database that collects data of retired horses, a special race start table that collects data of retired horses that run in a special race, a pay table that defines the number of medals to be paid as a prize for a special race, and the like.

<Retired Horse Database>
The data structure of the retired horse database is shown in FIG.

  In the retired horse database, information on retired horses retired during a predetermined entry period is collected.

  For each retired horse, the card ID of the owning user, the horse ID for identifying each horse, the horse data that is the racehorse information described above, the race ID of the special race to run, the store to which it belongs (amusement) Store IDs of facilities) are gathered.

  In this system, for example, the ability information included in the racehorse information described above is used as game data obtained by executing the normal game, and the horse ID etc. is information for specifying a player participating in the special game. Used as Information including at least these is used as player data.

<Special race table>
The data structure of the special race start table is shown in FIG.

  In the special race start table, the data of the retired horses that run for each of the special races of the in-store qualifying, the in-store final, the first round of the national convention, the second round of the national convention, the third round of the national convention, and the final of the national convention are collected. .

  Each special race is given a special race ID. For each race horse, the horse ID of the horse to run and the store ID to which the horse belongs are shown.

  For example, the special race start table has columns for 16 heads. In this case, a maximum of 16 races are possible. The number of horses that can run may be determined according to the type of special race.

  A CPU jockey, which is a jockey previously stored in the storage means by the game system 1, rides on each running horse that runs in each special race.

<Pay table>
The data structure of the pay table is shown in FIG.

  The pay table defines the number of medals to be paid as a special race prize. FIG. 14 shows the number of medals paid to a player who owns a retired horse whose arrival rank is 1st in the national race final of the special race. As shown in FIG. 14, the number of medals paid as a prize varies depending on the number of game apparatuses 10 that produced retired horses during a predetermined entry period.

  Here, the number of medals paid to the player who owns the retired horse who ranked first in the national race final of the special race is shown, but the arrival ranking was first in the national race final of the special race. In other cases, medals may be paid. For example, when the arrival order is higher than a predetermined order in the national tournament final game, a medal corresponding to the score may be paid to the player.

  Also, in the in-store qualifying, the in-store final, the first round of the national convention, the second round of the national convention, and the third round of the national convention, a pay table may be defined and medals may be paid based on the pay table.

  In addition, a predetermined number of medals may be paid for the in-store qualifying, the in-store final, the first national tournament, the second national tournament, and the third national tournament, not based on the paytable.

  Further, here, an example has been described in which the number of medals to be paid as a prize for a special race is set according to the number of game apparatuses 10 that have produced retired horses during a predetermined entry period, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is not a thing. For example, the number of medals to be paid as the prize money for the special race may be set according to the number of retired horses entered in the special race.

  Further, the number of medals to be paid as a prize for the special race may be set according to the number of play facilities (amusement facilities) to which the retired horses entered in the special race belong.

<Details of game processing>
Details of various game processes in the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<New card creation processing, various data generation processing, and various data development processing>
The new card creation process, various data generation processes, and various data development processes will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 15, the processing flow of the satellite PC 62 in the satellite device 60 is shown on the right side of the processing flow of the main PC 32 in the main device 30. The horse database, jockey database, race start table, satellite correspondence table, and medal storage memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 in the main device 30 are shown on the left side of the processing flow of the main PC 32 in the main device 30. Relations such as transmission and reception of signals and data are indicated by arrows.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of satellite devices 60 are connected to the main device 30. Here, for easy understanding, the operation between one main device 30 and one satellite device 60 is performed. Is explained. The operation is the same between the other satellite devices 60 and the main device 30.

  When the player logs in to the satellite device 60 using the newly purchased IC card, the satellite PC 62 of the satellite device 60 starts a login process (step A001).

  First, the CPU 124, which is a control unit of the satellite PC 62, detects whether or not an IC card has been inserted based on a detection signal from the card detection unit (step A002). When insertion of the IC card is detected, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 transmits the card ID read from the IC card and its own satellite ID to the main PC 32 (step A003).

  The CPU 124 which is the control means of the main PC 32 receives the satellite ID and the card ID transmitted from the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 (step M001), stores the satellite ID and the card ID in association with each other in the satellite correspondence table, and is absent. Turn off.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects various operation inputs by the player, and generates stable data including a stable ID, a stable name, and the like (step A004).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects various operation inputs by the player and generates horse data including a horse ID, a horse name, and the like of the new horse (step A005).

  When generating a new horse, the player is required to insert a predetermined number of medals (credits) into the satellite device 60. The number of medals to be inserted varies depending on the stallion. For example, when a new horse is generated using the stallion A, for example, three medals are inserted. For example, when a new horse is generated using the stallion B, for example, 5 medals are inserted. For example, up to four new horses can be generated.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects various operation inputs by the player, trains the new horse, feeds the new horse, etc., and trains horse data such as ability parameters (step A006).

  When training horse data, the player is required to insert a predetermined number of medals (credits) into the satellite device 60. The number of medals to be inserted differs depending on the type of training. For example, when performing training in a pool, for example, 5 medals are inserted. For example, when training on a slope, for example, four medals are inserted. For example, when turf training is performed, for example, three medals are inserted. In addition, the number of medals to be inserted varies depending on the type of fodder. For example, when daikon is given as a fodder, for example, two medals are inserted. For example, when carrots are given as fodder, for example, one medal is inserted. As a result of the training, the horse's ability parameters fluctuate and are reflected in the results of the competitive race.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects various operation inputs by the player, and generates jockey data including a jockey ID, a jockey name, and the like of the new jockey (step A007).

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects various operation inputs by the player, and trains new jockeys to train jockey data such as ability parameters (step A008). As jockey training, for example, “running”, “weight training”, “training riding”, “race video study”, and the like are prepared. The player inserts the number of medals necessary for training, selects one of the training types, specifies the strength, and performs training. As a result of training, the parameters of the jockey are improved and reflected in the result of the competitive race.

  After the generation of stable data (step A004), generation of horse data (step A005), rearing of horse data (step A006), generation of jockey data (step A007), and rearing of jockey data (step A008) are finished. The CPU 124 of the PC 62 transmits these data to the main PC 32 (step A009).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives the data transmitted from the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 before starting the race process (step M002), and records these data in the horse database and jockey database. In the horse database, card IDs, horse IDs, horse data, and stable IDs for the number of heads generated are recorded. In the jockey database, the card ID, jockey ID, jockey data, and stable ID for the generated jockey are recorded.

  Further, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 transmits data relating to the number of medals inserted in the horse data generation process (step A005) and the horse data breeding process (A006) to the main PC 32 (step A010).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 calculates the number of medals (number of credits) to be accumulated in the medal accumulation memory based on the data relating to the number of medals inserted in the horse data generation process (step A005) and the horse data development process (A006). (Step M003) The calculated medal number (credit number) is accumulated in the medal accumulation memory. Specifically, the medal number (credit number) of a predetermined ratio X of medals (credits) inserted in the horse data generation process (step A005) and the horse data breeding process (step A006) is accumulated in the medal accumulation memory. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, a case where the predetermined ratio X is set to 0.1% will be described as an example. For example, when three medals are inserted to generate a new horse, for example, 0.003 medals are stored in the medal storage memory. Specifically, 0.003 is added to the accumulated medal number data in the medal accumulation memory. For example, when five medals are inserted for training, for example, 0.005 medals are stored in the medal storage memory. Specifically, 0.005 is added to the accumulated medal number data in the medal accumulation memory. For example, when two medals are inserted to give a fodder, for example, 0.002 medals are stored in the medal storage memory. More specifically, 0.002 is added to the accumulated medal number data in the medal accumulation memory. Here, the case where the predetermined ratio X is 0.1% has been described as an example, but the predetermined ratio X may be set arbitrarily. The predetermined ratio X may be set to 0.2% or 0.05%, for example. For example, the predetermined ratio X may be set as appropriate so that the payout rate at a store (amusement facility) becomes a predetermined value.

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 associates the satellite ID with the card ID (step M004).

  When the player ends the game and logs off, the satellite PC 62 of the satellite device 60 starts a logoff process (step A012).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects the input of the “game end button” by the player (step A013), and records the latest stable data, horse data, and jockey data received from the main control unit on the IC card (step A014). When the recording on the IC card is completed, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 ejects the IC card (step A015). In this way, the logoff process ends.

  Further, the player can perform login processing in the same manner as described above, and appropriately perform horse data generation, horse data training, and the like as described above.

<Race processing>
The race processing of the game device will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 16, the processing flow of the satellite PC 62 in the satellite device 60 is shown on the right side of the processing flow of the main PC 32 in the main device 30. The horse database, jockey database, race start table, satellite correspondence table, and medal accumulation memory stored in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 in the main device 30 are shown on the left side of the processing flow of the main PC 32 in the main device 30. Relations such as transmission and reception of signals and data are indicated by arrows.

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 and the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 detect various operation inputs by the player and perform a race start registration process (steps M101 and A101). Please refer to the pamphlet of International Publication No. 2006/080224 for details of the race entry registration process. When starting his own racehorse on the racetrack, the player is required to insert a predetermined number of medals (credits) into the satellite device 60. The number of medals to be inserted differs depending on the race type. For example, when running in the G1 race, the player is required to insert, for example, three medals.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 transmits data relating to the number of medals inserted in the race start registration process (step A101) to the main PC 32 (step A102).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 calculates the number of medals (number of credits) to be accumulated in the medal accumulation memory based on the data relating to the number of medals inserted in the race start registration process (step A101) (step M102). The number of medals (number of credits) is accumulated in the medal accumulation memory. Specifically, the medal number (credit number) of a predetermined ratio X of medals (credits) inserted in the race start registration process (step A101) is accumulated in the medal accumulation memory. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, a case where the predetermined ratio X is set to 0.1% will be described as an example. For example, when three medals are inserted in order to start the own racehorse on the racetrack, for example, 0.003 medals are stored in the medal storage memory. Specifically, 0.003 is added to the accumulated medal number data in the medal accumulation memory. Here, the case where the predetermined ratio is 0.1% has been described as an example, but the predetermined ratio can be arbitrarily set. The predetermined ratio may be, for example, 0.2% or 0.05%. For example, the predetermined ratio X may be set as appropriate so that the payout rate at a store (amusement facility) becomes a predetermined value.

  Next, the race start process is started by the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 (step M103).

  First, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 determines the horse ID and jockey ID for running in the race based on the horse database, jockey database, and race start table (step M104).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 determines the odds of the race (Step M105) and determines the race development (Step M106). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 and the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 execute a competitive race (Steps M107 and A103) and display a race screen (Steps M108 and A104). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 performs a prize medal payment process based on the race result (step M109). First, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 identifies the winning horse ID, the user's card ID, and the satellite ID based on the horse database, jockey database, race start table, and satellite correspondence table (step M110).

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 transmits the payment medal number data as a prize medal to the satellite device 60 to which the player has logged in (step M111).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 receives the payment medal number data transmitted from the main device 30 (step A105) and pays the acquired medal (step A106).

<Special race processing>
The special race process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 17, the processing flow of the main PC 32 in the main device 30 of the game apparatus 10 is shown on the right side of the processing flow of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 (see FIG. 1) of the server (server device) 90. The processing flow of the satellite PC 62 in the satellite device 60 is shown on the right side of the processing flow of the main PC 32 in the main device 30 of the game apparatus 10. On the left side of the processing flow of the PC 100 in the special race server 99, a retired horse database, a special race start table, and a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 are shown. On the left side of the processing flow of the main PC 32 in the main apparatus 30, a horse database and a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 in the main apparatus 30 are shown. Relations such as transmission and reception of signals and data are indicated by arrows.

  When a predetermined number of races have been held since the new horse was produced and the game time has elapsed, the racehorse will retire. The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 and the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 display a screen requesting to agree to the retirement of the racehorse when the player who owns the racehorse to retire is logged in to the satellite device 60. When the player touches the retirement agreement button displayed on the screen, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 and the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 perform a racehorse retirement process (steps M201 and A201).

  In addition, the racehorse can be appropriately retired by an operation input by the player. The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 and the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 detect an operation input by the player and perform a racehorse retirement process (steps M201 and A201).

  Thereafter, when the player of the satellite device 60 performs an operation for logoff, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects the logoff operation by the player and performs logoff processing (step A202). The latest stable data, horse data, and jockey data are recorded on the IC card, the IC card is ejected, and the logoff process is terminated.

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 reads data relating to the retired horse from the horse database provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 and transmits the data to the special race server 99 of the server device 90 (step M202).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 receives the data related to the retired horse, and stores the data related to the retired horse in the retired horse database provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 (step N201).

  The data of the retired horses retired during the predetermined entry period are sequentially stored in the retired horse database in this way. The entry period is, for example, one week. The entry period is not limited to one week. For example, the entry period may be one month or one year. The configuration of the retired horse data has been described as racehorse information with reference to FIG. 7, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  After the entry period is over, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 determines the race table for the special race (in-store qualifying) as follows (step N202).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 reads data relating to the retired horse from the retired horse database provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99, and determines the retired horse to be entered in the in-store qualifying for each store. In the in-store qualifying, retired horses of a predetermined number are entered from among retired horses retired during the entry period at each store. Here, the upper limit of retired horses entered in the in-store qualifying of each store is, for example, 32. Whether or not to enter the in-store qualifying is determined based on the total prize money earned until retirement. The in-store qualifying is performed, for example, in groups A and B. Of the entered retired horses, half of the retired horses are grouped as group A, and the remaining half of the retired horses are grouped as group B.

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 turns the retired horse running in the in-store qualifying of each store into a start table (see FIG. 13) of the special race (in-store qualifying) provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99. Record (step N202).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 starts a special race start process (start process for in-store qualifying) (step N203).

  First, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 determines the retired horse ID that will run in the in-store qualifying based on the special race start table (in-store qualifying run table) (step N204).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 determines the race development based on the retired horse database or the like provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 (Step N205). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 executes a special race (in-store qualifying) (step N206), and data relating to the special race result (in-store qualifying result), that is, a special race ID and a horse that has run in the special race. Are stored in a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 reads data relating to the special race result (in-store qualifying result) from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99, and the in-store qualifying is performed. It transmits to the game device 10 of the target store (step N207).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data related to the special race result (in-store qualifying result) and stores it in a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M203).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 uses the data regarding the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (in-store qualifying) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse as the game device of the store targeted for the in-store qualifying. 10 (step N208).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data on the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (in-store qualifying) and the number of medals obtained by the retired horse, and the number of medals obtained by the winning retired horse. Is stored in the horse database provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M204).

  After the in-store qualifying is completed, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 determines a start table for the in-store final game (special race) (step N202).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 reads data on the results of the in-store qualifiers A and B from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99, and stores the retired horse entering the final race in the store. Decide every time. Retired horses whose arrival rank in the in-store qualifiers A and B has a predetermined rank or higher are entered in the in-store final game.

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 records the retired horse running in the in-store final game in the start table of the special race (final game in the store) provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 (step N202). .

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 starts a special race start process (start process for the in-store final game) (step N203).

  First, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 uses the special race start table provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 (the final table of the in-store final game) and the retired horse ID that runs in the in-store final game. Is determined (step N204).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 determines the race development based on the retired horse database or the like provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 (Step N205). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 executes a special race (in-store final game) (step N206), and data regarding the special race result (in-store final game result), that is, the special race ID and the special race run. The list of the completed horses, the data relating to the arrival order of the special race, and the data relating to the development of the special race are stored in a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 reads data relating to the special race result (in-store final game result) from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99, and the final game in the store is This is transmitted to the game device 10 of the store to be performed (step N207).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data related to the special race result (in-store final game result) and stores it in the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M203).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 uses the data on the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (final race in the store) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse of the store that was the subject of the final race in the store. It transmits to game device 10 (step N208).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data on the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (final game) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse, and the medals obtained by the winning retired horse The number is stored in a horse database provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M204).

  After the in-store final game is finished, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 determines a start table for the first round of the national tournament (special race) (step N202). The national tournament is held, for example, in a tournament format.

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 reads data relating to the result of the final race in the store from the special race result memory provided in the memory 100 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99, and determines the retired horse to enter the first round of the national tournament. .

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 records the retired horse running in the first round of the national tournament in the run table of the special race (first round of the national tournament) (step N202).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 starts a special race start process (start process for the first round of the national tournament) (step N203).

  First, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 retires to run in the first round of the national tournament based on the special race start table (start table of the first round of the national tournament) provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99. The horse ID is determined (step N204).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 determines the race development based on the retired horse database provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 (step N205). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 executes a special race (first round of the national competition) (step N206), and data regarding the special race result (first round of the national competition), that is, the special race ID, the special race. A list of horses that have started in the race, data on the arrival order of special races, and data on development of special races are stored in a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 reads data relating to the special race result (the result of the first round of the national tournament) from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99. It transmits to the game apparatus 10 (step N207).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives the data related to the special race result (the first national tournament) and stores it in the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M203).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 transmits data regarding the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (first round of the national tournament) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse to the game apparatus 10 of each store. (Step N208).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data on the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (the first round of the national tournament) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse, and the retired horse that won the prize obtained The number of medals is stored in a horse database provided in the memory 126 (step M204).

  After the first round of the national tournament is completed, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 determines a start table for the second round of the national tournament (special race) (step N202).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 reads data on the results of the first round of the national tournament from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99, and determines the retired horse to enter the second round of the national tournament. To do.

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 records the retired horse running in the second round of the national tournament in the run table of the special race (second round of the national tournament) provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 (step). N202).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 starts a special race start process (start process for the second round of the national tournament) (step N203).

  First, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 determines the retired horse ID that will run in the second round of the national tournament based on the special race start table (the second round of the national tournament) (step N204).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 determines the race development based on the retired horse database or the like (step N205). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 executes a special race (second round of the national tournament) (step N206), and data relating to the special race result (second round of the national tournament), that is, the special race ID and the special race. A list of horses that have started in the race, data on the arrival order of special races, and data on development of special races are stored in a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 reads data relating to the special race result (the result of the second round of the national tournament) from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99. It transmits to the game apparatus 10 (step N207).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data relating to the special race result (second round of the national tournament) and stores it in the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M203).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 transmits data regarding the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (second round of the national tournament) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse to the game apparatus 10 of each store. (Step N208).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data on the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (second round of the national tournament) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse, and the retired horse that won the prize obtained The number of medals is stored in a horse database provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M204).

  After the second round of the national tournament is completed, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 determines a start table for the third round of the national tournament (special race) (step N202).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 reads the data regarding the results of the second round of the national competition from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99, and determines the retired horse to enter the third round of the national competition. To do.

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 records the retired horse running in the third round of the national tournament in the run table of the special race (the third round of the national tournament) (step N202).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 starts a special race start process (start process for the third round of the national tournament) (step N203).

  First, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 retires to run in the third round of the national tournament based on the special race start table (start table of the third round of the national tournament) provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99. The horse ID is determined (step N204).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 determines the race development based on the retired horse database or the like provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 (Step N205). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 executes the special race (the third round of the national tournament) (step N206), and data relating to the special race result (the third round of the national tournament), that is, the special race ID and the special race. A list of horses that have started in the race, data on the arrival order of special races, and data on development of special races are stored in a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 reads data on the special race result (the result of the third round of the national tournament) from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99. It transmits to the game apparatus 10 (step N207).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives the data related to the special race result (the third national tournament) and stores it in the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 (step M203).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 transmits to the game apparatus 10 of each store data relating to the retired horse ID and the number of medals earned by the retired horse that are paid for the special race (the third round of the national competition). (Step N208).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data on the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (the third round of the national tournament) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse, and the retired horse that won the prize obtained The number of medals is stored in a horse database provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M204).

  After the third round of the national tournament is completed, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 determines a start table for the national tournament final match (special race) (step N202).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 reads the data regarding the result of the national tournament final from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99, and determines the retired horse to enter the national tournament final. To do.

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 records the retired horse running in the national competition final game in the special race (national competition final game) start table provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99 (step). N202).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 starts a special race start process (start process of the national tournament final game) (step N203).

  First, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 retires to run in the third round of the national tournament based on the special race start table (start table of the national tournament final game) provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 in the special race server 99. The horse ID is determined (step N204).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 determines the race development based on the retired horse database or the like provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 (Step N205). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 executes a special race (national tournament final game) (step N206), and data relating to the special race result (national tournament final game result), that is, special race ID, special race. A list of horses that have started in the race, data on the arrival order of special races, and data on development of special races are stored in a special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 reads data relating to the special race result (national tournament final result) from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99. It transmits to the game apparatus 10 (step N207).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data related to the special race result (national tournament final game) and stores it in the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M203).

  The CPU 124 of the PC 100 of the special race server 99 transmits data relating to the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (national tournament final match) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse to the game apparatus 10 of each store. (Step N208). The number of medals to be paid as prize money for the national tournament final game is determined based on, for example, a pay table as shown in FIG.

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 of the game apparatus 10 receives data on the retired horse ID to be paid for the special race (national tournament final game) and the number of medals earned by the retired horse, and the retired horse that won the prize obtained The number of medals is stored in a horse database provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32 (step M204).

<Special race result confirmation process, acquired medal payment process>
The player can check the result of the special race on the satellite device 60 as appropriate.

  The special race confirmation process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It is assumed that the player has logged into the satellite device 60 again after the special race process of FIG.

  When the player logs in to the satellite device 60 using the IC card, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 starts a login process (step A301).

  First, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects whether or not an IC card has been inserted (step A302). When the insertion of the IC card is detected, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 reads the stored contents stored in the IC card. The stored contents read from the IC card by the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 include a card ID, a horse ID, and a special race ID (confirmation completion special race ID) for which the player has confirmed the result. The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 transmits the stored contents such as the card ID read from the IC card, the horse ID, and the special race ID for confirmation, and its own satellite ID to the main PC 32 (step A303).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives the stored contents such as the satellite ID, card ID, horse ID, and confirmation completion special race ID transmitted from the satellite device 60 (step M301), and stores the satellite ID and card ID in the satellite correspondence table. Store it in association and turn off the absence flag.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 refers to the special race result memory using the horse ID read from the IC card and the special race ID for confirmation as a key, and among the races in which the retired horse owned by the player has started, It is checked whether there is an unconfirmed special race (step M302).

  Next, when there is a special race that has not been confirmed by the player, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 reads data on the result of the special race that has not been confirmed by the player from the special race result memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC 32. Transmits data regarding the result of the unconfirmed special race to the satellite device 60 (step M303).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 receives data related to the result of the special race that the player has not confirmed, and stores it in the memory 126 of the satellite PC 62 (step A304).

  Further, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 reads data on the number of medals acquired by the retired horse from the horse database memory using the horse ID read from the IC card as a key, and transmits it to the satellite device 60 (step M304).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 receives data relating to the number of medals acquired by the retired horse in the special race, and stores it in the memory 126 of the satellite PC 62 (step A305).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 displays a special race start report screen as shown in FIG. 19 (step A306). On the special race entry report screen, for example, “Your horse is running. Check the results” is displayed, and the race name and the racehorse list are displayed. Retired horses owned by the player are displayed prominently on the special race start report screen.

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 displays a result confirmation button on the special race start report screen on the display screen (see FIG. 19).

  When confirming the result, the player touches the result confirmation button.

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects whether or not the player has touched the result confirmation button (step A307), displays an image showing the race development of the special race on the display screen (not shown), and then the race name, each run The arrival order of horses, a list of horses that will advance to the next game, and the number of medals acquired are displayed on the display screen (step A308).

  For example, when a retired horse owned by a player decides to advance to the next game, as shown in FIG. 20, for example, “Your horse has advanced to the next game. In addition to displaying, the race name, the arrival order of each running horse, the list of horses that will advance to the next game, and the number of medals won are displayed on the display screen. The retired horse owned by the player is displayed prominently on the display screen. If there is another special race that the player has not confirmed at this time, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 does not display the medal payment OK button (see FIG. 21) on the display screen.

  If there are other special races in which the retired horse owned by the player has started, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 starts the special race as shown in FIG. A report screen is further displayed (step A306).

  When confirming the result, the player touches the result confirmation button.

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects whether or not the player has touched the result confirmation button (step A307), displays a screen showing the race development of the special race (not shown), and then race names, arrival of each running horse In order, the list of horses that will advance to the next game and the number of acquired medals are displayed on the display screen (step A308).

  When there is no special race that the player has not confirmed among the special races in which the retired horse owned by the player has run, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 displays a medal payment OK button on the display screen (see FIG. 21). .

  In addition, if the retired horse owned by the player is ranked first in the national final, for example, “Congratulations. Your horse won the national competition” and the name of the race, The order of arrival and the number of acquired medals are displayed on the display screen. The retired horse owned by the player is displayed prominently on the display screen. Further, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 displays a medal payment OK button on the display screen.

  When receiving a medal, the player touches the medal payment OK button.

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects whether or not the player has touched the medal payment OK button (step A309). When the player touches the medal payment OK button, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 and the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 perform an acquired medal payment process (steps M305 and A309). The CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 pays out medals acquired by the retired horse owned by the player (step A309). The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 subtracts the number of medals (credit number) paid to the player from the number of medals (credit number) accumulated in the medal accumulation memory provided in the memory 126 of the main PC. Thus, medals (credits) are paid to the player who won the special race using the medals stored in the medal storage memory of the game device 10 of each store.

  When a large amount of medals are paid to a player as a special race prize, the number of medals (credits) paid to the player may be larger than the number of medals (credits) stored in the store medal storage memory. . In this case, a store that paid medals (credits) to a player temporarily suffers a relatively large loss, but the number of medals (credits) gradually accumulates in the store's medal storage memory thereafter. As such, the loss of such a store is only temporary. Since it can be converged to a predetermined payout rate in the long term, the loss in the store is almost eliminated in the long term.

  After a predetermined period has elapsed since the special race, the game apparatus 10 restricts the payment of medals to the player who owns the retired horse that won the special race. The predetermined period is, for example, 90 days. Note that the predetermined period is not limited to 90 days. For example, the predetermined period may be six months or one year.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 writes data relating to the special race ID (confirmation completion special race ID) for which the player has confirmed the result to the IC card (step A310).

  Thereafter, when the player of the satellite device 60 performs an operation for log-off, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC 62 detects the log-off operation by the player and performs log-off processing (step A311). The latest stable data, horse data, and jockey data are recorded on the IC card, the IC card is ejected, and the logoff process is terminated.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, medals (credits) paid as prize money for a special race (predetermined race) performed by participating in racehorses from different stores are stored in the medal accumulation memory of the game device of each store. Accumulated and used to pay special race prizes. Since a medal used in one store is not used in another store, there is no particular restriction. Even in a special race performed by participating in a plurality of racehorses from different stores, a large amount of medals can be paid as a prize, so that the player can enjoy a special race with reality.

<Side bet>
Hereinafter, “side bet” will be described (see FIG. 23 and the like).

  “Side bet” is an extension of the form in which a player participates in a race as a horse, and is set as a type of betting ticket that supports a racehorse participating in a certain race as a horse owner only for that race. . If the racehorse enters within 3rd place, it becomes a hit. For example, if it reaches 1st place, it can receive the same amount as the earned race prize money. Side bets cannot be placed on racehorses owned by other players (owned by other stables). The affiliation of each horse can be confirmed in the “owned satellite display” column and “owned stable display” column on the side bet screen (see FIG. 24 etc.). In short, a player can place a side bet (the racehorse can be owned) up to one person per head on a first-come-first-served basis. A player can own up to two horses per race in total, including his own horses and side betting horses. If you already have a side bet on two horses, hide the “Prize display” field and the “Change magnification button” field (see FIG. 24), and then “You already own two or more horses. “Betting is not possible” is displayed (see FIG. 25).

  Side bets can be made during the time when players can bet medals (betting reception time), but once a bet has been placed, the bet cannot be canceled (refund of bet medals) until the end of the race. It is the setting.

<Basic specifications of side bed>
For example, when a screen as shown in FIG. 23 is displayed, if a side bet is placed on “Hose A2” (horse name) (side on “Hose A2”), 125 medal credits are necessary (necessary) Number of bets). Note that the “side bet” betting ticket is different from other betting tickets in that “required bet number” is displayed on the bet button in the screen instead of “magnification” (see FIG. 23). . For example, if the “hose A2” bet on the side is 1st in this race, 1000 medals, 2nd will be 250 medals, 50th medals will be paid out (see the upper right column in FIG. 23).

<Multi-side function>
By paying n times as much credit as the “required bet number”, “n times side” can be performed. When the n-fold side is executed, the prize money (number of payout medals) obtained in the race is also multiplied by n. The above function is “multi-side”. In the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, before the player selects a racehorse, eleven scales from “× 0.5” to “× 10” displayed in the “magnification change button” field (see FIG. 24) are selected. (Refer to the right column in FIG. 23), and the required number of bets and the number of payouts are each set to (× multiplier) when the multiplier is changed.

  The multi-side function will be described with specific examples (see FIGS. 32 to 34). FIG. 32 shows a screen example when the side bet magnification is “1 ×”. Here, among the buttons in the magnification change button column, the “× 1” button is highlighted (see FIG. 32). In the “Prize Display” field (see FIG. 24), the selected horse (in this example, the horse name “Hose C3”) when the side bet magnification is “1” is first to third. The prize money (the number of payout medals) in each case is displayed.

  Here, when the player inputs the “× 2” button in the “magnification change button” field, the button is highlighted, and a screen in which the side bet magnification is “double” is displayed (see FIG. 33). When the side bet magnification is doubled, the prize money (the number of paid-out medals) in the “prize money display” column is also doubled. In addition, the number of bets (the number of medals required for side betting on each horse) displayed in the “bet button” field (see FIG. 24) also doubles (see FIG. 32).

  The above is the same when the player inputs another button in the “magnification change button” field. For example, when the player inputs the “× 5” button, the button is highlighted, and a screen is displayed in which the side bet magnification is “5 times” (see FIG. 34). As the side bet magnification increases to 5, the winning amount (the number of payout medals) in the “Bonus Display” field and the betting number in the “Bet Button” field both increase to 5 times.

<Rally side>
In the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, when the player side-bets on the CPU horse, a privilege of winning the “rally side” with a low probability is given. “Rally Side” means that when a horse won the lottery reaches the first place, the “winning rally” victory mark of the race can be obtained. The “win mark” is used, for example, in such a way that if a predetermined number is collected, other benefits can be obtained, thereby improving the interest of the horse racing game.

<Cash backside>
In the above-described multi-side function, when the player side-bets at a predetermined magnification or more, the main PC 32 as a control unit functions as a refund unit that determines whether or not to pay back a bet medal as a cashback (payout). It is determined whether or not part or all of the bet medals will be paid back to the player. In this embodiment, this function is referred to as “cache backside”.

  In this embodiment, in the multi-side function, when a player bets a side bet at a magnification of “5 times” or more, the CPU 124 randomly draws a lot, and if the player wins, the side bet is made regardless of the result of the race. Refund all medals (cashback function). In this case, the medal is refunded after the race. The winning probability of cashback can be set arbitrarily.

  Cash backside lottery can be performed at a timing when the side bet cannot be canceled. As a specific example, there is a timing when the side betting action is confirmed by the player touching the “Yes” button on the side betting confirmation screen.

<Behavior during side betting>
The operation by the player at the time of side betting and the behavior of the screen accompanying this will be described with an example (see FIG. 26, etc.).

  The player can select a desired horse by confirming information on horses that can be bet on the screen and touching or clicking an effective bet button (step SP1). In the example shown in the figure, “hose B3” (horse name) is selected as a side bet target (see FIG. 26).

  When a candidate for a side bet is selected, a dialog-type screen for confirming the selection is displayed in the bet screen (see FIG. 27). Here, according to the contents selected by the player, the player is asked to confirm the horse name (hose B3), the number of bets (520), and the side magnification (5 times) together with the fact that the side bet cannot be canceled.

  The player can select the “Yes” button if there is no problem with the selection, and the “No” button if there is a problem. When “No” is selected (step SP2), the dialog display is deleted, and the screen updated to the latest state including the side bet situation from the other satellites 20 is displayed (step SP3).

  When the player selects “Yes” (step SP4), the dialog display is erased and updated to the latest state including the side bet situation from other satellites 20 (step SP5), and the selected horse is side-sided. It is determined whether or not betting is possible (step SP6) (see FIGS. 27 and 28). If a side bet is not possible (No in step SP6), a dialog is displayed indicating that a side bet has already been placed from another satellite (see FIG. 28), and the player selects the OK button in the dialog display (step SP7), the dialog display is erased (step SP8).

  On the other hand, if a side bet is possible (Yes in step SP6), a rally side lottery is performed (step SP9), and then a cash backside lottery is performed (step SP10). If it is not won by cash backside lottery (No in step SP11 (see FIG. 29)), it is determined whether or not it is won in the rallyside lottery (step SP12). Yes), “Successful victory mark!” Is displayed on the side of the bet horse (running table) (step SP13). “You are the owner!” Is displayed above (step SP14), and the side bet status is updated to the latest state (step SP15) If the above is not a side bet for the second horse, the player On the other hand, if the above is the second side bet, the prize display / magnification change button is hidden. The shows (step SP16), to complete the side bet procedure (step SP17). It should be noted that, in FIG. 35 illustrates an example of a screen that "you are the owner!" Was displayed on the side bet has been the horse of horse pillars as a reference.

  If the cash back side lottery is won (Yes in step SP11), it is determined whether or not the rally side lottery is won (step SP18 (see FIG. 30)). If the player has won the rally side (Yes in step SP18), the winning sign will be displayed on the side of the side bet horse (step SP19). After displaying “You are the owner!” On the horse bet on the side bet (step SP20), a cash back occurrence dialog screen is displayed (see FIG. 30). FIG. 37 shows an example of a screen displaying “You are the owner!” On the side of the side bet horse.

<Cashback display>
By displaying the cashback occurrence dialog screen, the player is notified that the medal refund has been determined. In the case of the present embodiment, the dialog screen includes an explanation that the credit used for the side bet (in this example, 520 medals) will be fully refunded on the race result screen and an OK button. Are displayed (see FIG. 30).

  When the player selects the OK button (step SP21), the dialog display is deleted and the side bet status is updated to the latest state (step SP22). If the above is not a side bet for the second horse, the player can make a further side bet in this state. In this case, there is a possibility that an incentive to make another side bet within the remaining bet reception time may work for a player who has decided to pay back medals due to cash back. In this case, the player can make a further side bet within the betting reception time, and can place a bet on another type of betting ticket (betting type). On the other hand, if the above is the second side bet, the prize display / magnification change button is hidden (step SP23), and the side bet procedure is completed (step SP24).

  When the race is finished, a refund screen showing the race result, the payout, and the like is displayed. FIG. 36 shows an example of a normal refund screen (refund screen when cashback has not occurred) for reference. FIG. 38 shows an example of a refund screen when cash back has occurred. Further, FIG. 39 shows an example of a refund screen when a cashback has occurred and the betting target horse is first.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, a horse racing game in which the competition object is a racehorse has been described, but this is only a preferred example, and the race object is another (for example, a boat in a boat race, a player in a bicycle race, a race car in an auto race, etc.) Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the cashback display (notification to the player that the medal refund has been determined) is performed by displaying a dialog screen in which the fact is described. In addition, it is possible to make announcements using voice and announcements using lighting and light.

  In the above-described embodiment, a random lottery is given as an example of a method for determining whether or not to cash back a bet on a side bet (whether or not to pay back), but this is only a preferred example. Instead of random lottery or in addition to random lottery, for example, certain conditions (conditions related to various values such as the number of bets, number of bets, satellite display combination, side magnification, combination of stables to which racehorses belong, prize display, Etc.) can also be processed to determine a refund.

  The present invention relates to a game system or a game apparatus that includes a game device provided in each amusement facility and a server device that can communicate information with the game device, and that executes a predetermined race in which a plurality of competition subjects participate. It is suitable to apply.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game system 10 ... Game device 14 ... Integrated display 14A, 14B, 14C ... Display 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D ... Speaker tower 26 ... Liquid crystal display 27 ... Touch panel 30 ... Main apparatus 32 ... Main PC
34 ... LCD
36 ... Pointing device 38A, 38B, 38C ... Video PC
40 ... Sound PC
42 ... Amplifiers 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D ... Speaker 46 ... Center speaker 48 ... Woofer speaker 50 ... IO board 52 ... LED
54 ... Cold cathode tube 56 ... Halogen 58A, 58B, 58C, 58D ... Illumination 60 ... Satellite device 62 ... Satellite PC
64 ... Video unit 66 ... Amplifier 67 ... Speaker 68 ... Sound unit 70 ... IO board 72 ... Cold cathode tube 74 ... Fluorescent lamp 76 ... LCD side winner lamp 78 ... Housing side winner lamp 79 ... Illumination 80 ... IC card unit 82 ... IC Card reader / writer 84 ... Card lock mechanism 86 ... Batch loading unit 88 ... Hopper 86A ... Feeding mechanism 86B ... Selector 90 ... Server 92 ... Database server 94 ... Ranking server 96 ... Web server 98 ... Mobile server 99 ... Special race server 100 ... PC
102 ... Game board 104 ... Video card 106 ... Sound card 108 ... ROM
110 ... DVD-ROM
112 ... Data storage 114 ... PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) I / O card 116 ... Base BD (All-net)
118 ... Power supply 120 ... Case 122 ... Motherboard 124 ... CPU
126 ... Memory 128 ... HDD, silicon disk or CF
130 ... OS (Operation System)
132 ... Application 134 ... Silicon disk or CF
136 ... backup data

Claims (6)

A game system that includes a game device provided in each amusement facility and a server device that can communicate with the game device, and that executes a predetermined race in which a plurality of competition subjects participate,
The game device includes:
Betting means capable of betting play value against the betting style of the bet in the predetermined race;
Betting data transmission means for transmitting betting data of a bet bet by the betting means and play value data bet on the betting method of the betting to the server device;
A game value payout means for receiving a command from the server device and paying out the game value based on the command;
Have
The server device is
Betting data receiving means for receiving betting data of the bet bet and play value data bet on the betting bet of the betting from the betting data transmission means;
A race target determining means for determining the plurality of race subjects participating in the predetermined race;
Race generation means for determining the development and arrival order of the predetermined race based on a plurality of race targets determined by the race target determination means,
Game progress means for advancing the game by repeating a cycle consisting of a bet reception time during which the game value can be bet and a race execution time in which the race generated by the race generation means is executed;
As a result of the race, a payout is determined based on the bet type of the bet bet and the play value data bet on the bet type of the bet, and an instruction to pay out the play value based on the determined payout is issued. Dividend payout command means to be transmitted to the game device;
If the bet type of the bet is set such that once the play value is bet within the bet reception time, the play value cannot be refunded until the end of the next race execution time. A game value refund determining means for determining whether or not a part or all of the bet game value is refunded when a game value is bet on
A game value refund command means for transmitting a bet game value refund command to the game device when the game value refund determination means determines a refund of the game value bet on the betting type of the bet; ,
Have
The game device further includes:
When the bet value of the bet for the bet type is received from the play value refund command means, the bet acceptance time is over at the latest. Refund decision notification means to announce before,
A game system comprising:   The play value refund determining means determines a refund of the play value bet on the betting type of the bet, and after the fact is notified by the refund determination notifying means, the bet is placed on the betting type of the bet. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game value refund determining means determines again whether or not part or all of the game value is refunded.   3. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game value payout means pays out the game value instructed to be paid back by the game value payout instruction means after the end of the race corresponding to the bet.   The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game value refund determining means determines whether or not to refund based on a random lottery result.   5. The game system according to claim 1, wherein both the required bet number and the payout number of the play value in the betting type of the bet can be selected to be multiplied by n times. A game device that is provided in an amusement facility and executes a predetermined race in which a plurality of competition subjects participate,
Betting means capable of betting play value against the betting style of the bet in the predetermined race;
A race target determining means for determining the plurality of race subjects participating in the predetermined race;
Race generation means for determining the development and arrival order of the predetermined race based on a plurality of race targets determined by the race target determination means,
Game progress means for advancing the game by repeating a cycle consisting of a bet reception time during which the game value can be bet and a race execution time in which the race generated by the race generation means is executed;
As a result of the race, a payout is determined based on the betting style of the bet bet and the play value data bet on the bet type of the bet, and the payout is based on the determined payout. Withdrawing means,
If the bet type of the bet is set such that once the play value is bet within the bet reception time, the play value cannot be refunded until the end of the next race execution time. A game value refund determining means for determining whether or not a part or all of the bet game value is refunded when a game value is bet on
If the refund determining means determines that the bet value of the bet for the bet type of the bet has been determined, the bet game value will be refunded until the end of the bet acceptance time. Refund decision notification means to notify,
A game value refund means for refunding the bet game value when the game value refund determination means determines a refund of the game value bet on the betting type of the bet;
A game apparatus comprising: