JP2015036062A - Game system, game control method, and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of changing the value of a game moving object in accordance with the situation of the game moving object on a game field.SOLUTION: A game system 1 comprises: a ball detection sensor 48 for detecting a ball B on a game field GF; and a projector 49 which displays a value set to the ball B detected by the ball detection sensor 48, in association with the ball B. The game system 1 changes the value of the ball B to be changed, in accordance with the relation with the other balls B on the game field GF.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system in which a game progresses in accordance with movement of a game moving object on a game field.

  A so-called medal pusher game machine in which a game progresses in accordance with movement of a game moving object such as a medal or an object on a game field is well known. For example, a game machine that projects an image on an object on a game field (see, for example, Patent Document 1) is known. In this game machine, an image indicating the value of the object can be projected onto the object, and the value of the object can be changed over time.

JP 2012-24167 A

  In the game machine described above, the value of the game moving object can be changed during the game by projecting an image. However, only the value is changed for each game object, and the characteristics of the physical field that changes as the game progresses are not fully utilized.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system or the like that can change the value of a game moving object according to the situation of the game moving object on a game field.

  The game system of the present invention includes a detection means for detecting a game object on a game field, a value setting means for setting a value for the game object detected by the detection means, and a value set by the value setting means. A value display means for displaying the game object in association with the game moving body, wherein the value setting means displays the value of the game object to be changed, which is a game object to be changed, on the game field. Value changing means for changing according to the relationship with the other game moving bodies is provided.

  The game control method of the present invention includes a detection procedure for detecting a game object on a game field, a value setting procedure for setting a value for the game object detected in the detection procedure, and a value setting procedure. A value display procedure for displaying a value in association with the game object, the game control method of the game system, wherein the value setting procedure includes a value of the game object to be changed which is a game object to be changed Is changed according to the relationship with the other game moving bodies on the game field.

  The computer program of the present invention includes a detection means for detecting a game object on a game field, a value setting means for setting a value for the game object detected by the detection means, and a value set by the value setting means. And a value display means for displaying the game object in association with the game moving body, wherein the value setting means displays the value of the game object to be changed which is a game object to be changed on the game field. It is configured to further function as a value changing means that changes according to the relationship with other game moving objects.

The figure which shows the whole structure of the game system which concerns on one form of this invention. The perspective view of a station unit. Sectional drawing of a station unit. A schematic diagram of a game field. The schematic diagram explaining the change of the value of a ball | bowl. The functional block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a game system. The figure which shows an example of ball | bowl arrangement | positioning data. The flowchart which shows the value change process routine which a station control part performs. The schematic diagram which shows the other example of a change of the value of a ball | bowl. The schematic diagram which shows the other example of a change of the value of a ball | bowl. The schematic diagram which shows the other example of a change of the value of a ball | bowl. The schematic diagram which shows the other example of a change of the value of a ball | bowl. The schematic diagram which shows the other example of a change of the value of a ball | bowl.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The game system 1 includes a center server 2 as a server device and a game machine 3 that can be connected to the center server 2 via a predetermined network 5. The center server 2 is configured as a single logical server device by combining a plurality of server units 2A, 2B. However, the center server 2 may be configured by a single server unit. Alternatively, the center server 2 may be logically configured using cloud computing.

  The center server 2 provides various services via the network 5 to the game machine 3, the player, and the operator. For example, the center server 2 provides various game machine services to the game machine 3 or its players. As a game machine service, for example, a service for receiving player identification information from the game machine 3 and authenticating the player, and receiving and storing the play data 55 of the player from the game machine 3 or providing the game machine 3 with the service. There is a service for updating the program or data of the game machine 3 via the network 5.

  The game machine 3 is installed in a predetermined facility such as a store 6 for the purpose of making a large number of players repeatedly play a game to increase profits. This type of game machine 3 may be called an arcade game machine. The game machine 3 is a so-called medal game machine that uses medals. One or more appropriate number of game machines 3 are installed in the store 6. The store 6 is also provided with other types of game machines. Although FIG. 1 illustrates the store 6 in which one game machine 3 is installed, in practice, various game machines installed in a plurality of stores 6 are connected to the center server via the network 5. 2 is connected. The game machine 3 includes a center unit CN and a plurality of station units ST arranged around the center unit CN. The center unit CN is arranged in the center of the game machine 3 and executes various games according to the game result of the station unit ST. The station unit ST is arranged around the center unit CN. As an example, eight station units ST are arranged on both sides of the center unit CN, with four units being placed on both sides. The station unit ST executes a so-called pusher game using medals and a digital lottery game corresponding to the game result of the pusher game. Each station unit ST is provided with an operation unit 31 operated by the player and a game field GF in which the game proceeds in accordance with the operation of the player, and uses physical movement of the medal M inserted into the game field GF. The game progresses. Details of the medal game provided in the game field GF will be described later.

  The network 5 may be appropriately configured as long as the game machines 3 can be connected to the center server 2 respectively. As an example, the network 5 is configured to realize network communication using a TCP / IP protocol. Typically, it is constructed by connecting the Internet 5A as a WAN and LANs 5B and 5C that connect the Internet 5A to the center server 2 and the game machine 3 via the router 5D. Note that a local server may be installed between the game machine 3 and the router 5D of the store 6, and the game machine 3 may be communicably connected to the center server 2 via the local server. The server units 2A, 2B... Of the center server 2 may be connected to each other via the Internet 5A instead of or in addition to the LAN 5C.

  2 is a perspective view of the station unit ST, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the station unit ST, and FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the game field GF. In FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, appropriate members are omitted for convenience of explanation. The operation unit 31 of the station unit ST includes a medal insertion slot 32 for inserting the medal M into the game machine 3, a medal supply unit 33 as a medal insertion mechanism for supplying the inserted medal M to the game field GF, and the acquired medal A medal payout outlet 34 for paying out M is provided. The medal M inserted into the medal slot 32 is detected by a medal detection sensor (not shown), and the number of detected medals M is recorded in the storage unit 53 as credits. The medal supply unit 33 is provided with a supply controller 33a and an adjustment handle 33b for adjusting the supply direction. The supply controller 33a is configured to rotate around a rotation shaft provided in the horizontal direction. In accordance with the rotation amount of the supply controller 33a, the medal M is supplied from the medal supply rail 41 of the game field GF. The adjustment handle 33b adjusts the orientation of the medal supply rail 41.

  In the game field GF, a medal supply rail 41 for supplying a medal M, a table 42 on which the medal M and a ball B as a game body are placed, a pusher table 43 that reciprocates on the table 42, and a table 42 A drop portion 44 where the medal M and the ball B fall, a ball supply rail 45 for supplying the ball B to the table 42, a checker 46 for detecting the medal M, and a monitor 47 are provided at the front end. The medal supply rail 41 guides the medal M supplied from a medal hopper (not shown) to the game field GF according to the operation of the supply controller 33a. A well-known technique may be used for the configuration of the medal hopper.

  The pusher table 43 reciprocates in the front-rear direction by a drive mechanism (not shown). An inclined surface 43 a is formed at the front end of the pusher table 43 so as to protrude forward. A plurality of checkers 46 for detecting the medal M are provided on the inclined surface 43a. The checker 46 detects the medal M passing through the through hole 43b provided in the inclined surface 43a. The medal M that has entered the checker 46 falls on the table 42. A known technique such as a photoelectric sensor may be used as the checker 46.

  The table 42 is provided with a plurality of partition members 42b that partition the medal placement surface 42a. As an example, the game field GF shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 is provided with two partition members 42b, and forms three lanes L1 to L3 extending in the front-rear direction. The lanes L1 to L3 have a width that allows the ball B to move toward the front. A plurality of ball detection sensors 48 are provided along the lanes L1 to L3 as detection means for detecting the position of the ball B passing through the lanes L1 to L3. As an example, the ball detection sensor 48 includes an infrared sensor in which a light emitting unit 48a and a light receiving unit 48b are paired (see FIG. 4). A light emitting unit 48a and a light receiving unit 48b are installed at equal intervals on both sides of each lane L1 to L3, and a plurality of infrared rays (broken lines in lane L1 in FIG. 4) are emitted in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of each lane L1 to L3. Emits light. Based on the detection result of the ball detection sensor 48, the position of the ball B is determined. In addition, the light emission part 48a and the light-receiving part 48b arrange | positioned at the boundary of lane L1 and lane L2 and the boundary of lane L2 and lane L3, respectively are comprised as a part of partition member 42b.

  When the medal M falls from the front end of the table 42 to the dropping unit 44, the medal M is paid out from the medal payout opening 34 according to the number of dropped pieces. Or you may make it record on the recording part 23 as a credit. When a predetermined game condition is satisfied, the ball B is supplied from a ball supply unit (not shown) and guided to the table 42 via the ball supply rail 45. When the ball B falls to the dropping part 44, a lottery game and a payout of the medal M are executed according to the value of the dropped ball B. The monitor 47 is composed of a known display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and displays various lottery game displays and effects, various information, and the like.

  Above the game field GF, a projector 49 is provided as value display means for projecting an image onto the game field GF. The projector 49 projects an image (including a video) onto the projection area PD set on the game field GF. The ball B supplied to the table 42 is made of a white material, and an image is projected by the projector 49. An image is projected onto the ball B based on the detection result of the ball detection sensor 48. The projector 49 may use a known technique. In addition to the ball B, white screen members 50a and 50b are arranged in the game field GF, and appropriate images are displayed. An appropriate image is also displayed on the screen member 50c disposed on the upper part of the partition member 42b.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the center unit CN will be described. The center unit CN is provided with a lottery mechanism 61 and a monitor 62. The lottery mechanism 61 is a physical roulette lottery mechanism in which a plurality of lottery holes are provided, and a ball enters one of the lottery holes. The lottery mechanism 61 may not be a physical lottery mechanism, but may be an electronic lottery mechanism including only the monitor 62. As for the lottery executed in the center unit CN, various lotteries such as a slot lottery and a bingo lottery may be executed in addition to the roulette lottery. Various games may be executed. The center unit CN may be configured by appropriately applying a known technique.

  An outline of the flow of the medal M in the game field GF will be described with reference to FIGS. The player pays a fee to the operator or consumes virtual currency according to the number of medals M to be lent. When the player inserts the medal M into the medal slot 32, it is counted as a credit and recorded in the storage unit 53. When the player operates the supply controller 33a, the medal M is supplied from the medal supply rail 41 to the medal placement surface 43c on the pusher table 43 according to the rotation amount. At this time, when the player operates the adjustment handle 33b, the supply direction of the medal supply rail 41 can be adjusted. The group of medals M on the medal placement surface 43 c is pushed out by the reciprocating motion of the pusher table 43, and a part of the group of medals M moves to the medal placement surface 42 a of the table 42.

  A ball B is placed on the group of medals M on the medal placement surface 42a. The ball B is supplied to the table 42 as the game progresses, and enters one of the lanes L1 to L3. When the ball B supplied to the game field GF from the ball supply rail 45 enters one of the lanes L1 to L3 and the ball B is detected by the ball detection sensor 48, the value is displayed on the ball B by the projector 49. The The group of medals M is pushed out by the reciprocating motion of the pusher table 43, and the ball B moves along with the movement of the group of medals M. The medal M that has dropped onto the dropping unit 44 is paid out from the medal payout exit 34. Alternatively, it is recorded as a credit. When the medal M enters the checker 46, the slot game process is executed based on the detection result of the medal M. This slot game is displayed on the monitor 47. When a slot game is won and, as an example, when a payout of medals M occurs to a player, a number of medals M corresponding to the payout are paid out to a game field GF from a medal supply port (not shown). Further, as a privilege when winning the slot game, various balls B may be supplied to the game field GF.

  An image indicating information on the value of the ball B is projected onto the ball B on the table 42 by the projector 49. For the ball B, for example, a value that affects the progress of the game, such as a type, an attribute, a property, and a privilege, is set. Specifically, a medal ball B1 that supplies medals to the game field GF by falling on the dropping unit 44, a lottery ball B2 that executes a lottery in the center unit CN, or a chance game (for example, executed in the station unit ST) A chance ball B3 for executing a physical lottery and an electronic lottery), a JP ball B4 for executing a jackpot lottery at the center unit CN, and the like. These are merely examples, and appropriate types of balls B may be provided according to the game. The position of each ball B is detected by the ball detection sensor 48, and the projected image is moved in accordance with the movement of the ball B.

  The value of the ball B changes while it is placed on the table 42. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining the change in the value of the ball B. The value of the ball B is changed according to the relationship with other balls B on the table 42. In the example of FIG. 5, the value of each ball B is changed when three balls B are respectively arranged at the positions of the vertices of the regular triangle. In this change, the value of each ball B increases or ranks up. In the case of the medal ball B1, the number of medals M given to the player increases, for example, from 10 to 30 and from 30 to 50. In the case of the lottery ball B2, it ranks up to the JP ball B4 where a higher payout can be expected. The ball arrangement data 56 is referred to for changing the value of the ball B. Further, an effect corresponding to the change in the value of the ball B is displayed on the screen member 50c disposed between the lanes L1 to L3.

  In the example of FIG. 5, the values of all the balls B are changed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the three balls B are arranged in an equilateral triangle, only the value of the central medal ball B1 may be changed. The arrangement in this case may be an appropriate arrangement. For example, there are various arrangements such as when the balls B of the lanes L1 to L3 are arranged in a horizontal row or a diagonal row, or arranged at the positions of the vertices of a quadrangle. It can be set. As for the arrangement of the balls B, two or more balls B such as one row arranged by two balls B, one row arranged by three balls B, one row arranged in one of the lanes L1 to L3, etc. What is necessary is just to set a relationship suitably. The value to be changed is not limited to level-up or rank-up, and may be changed to a ball B having a different property from the medal ball B1 to the lottery ball B2. Appropriate changes can be made to the arrangement that triggers the change and the value of the ball B before and after the change.

  FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the game system 1. The center server 2 is provided with a game service management unit 21 and a storage unit 22. The game service management unit 21 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware (including a CPU and a memory as an internal storage device necessary for its operation) of the center server 2 and software. The storage unit 22 is an external storage device realized by a storage unit such as a hard disk array. The storage unit 22 may be configured to hold all data on a single storage unit, or may be configured to distribute and store data in a plurality of storage units. Various data are stored in the storage unit 22, but play data 55 is shown in FIG. 6. The play data 55 is data in which the play content of the game is stored so that the player can continue playing the game. The play data 55 is created for each player and is recorded in the storage unit 22 in association with the player identification information. FIG. 6 shows only the play data 55 associated with one player identification information.

  The game service management unit 21 provides a predetermined game service to the game machine 3. As a game service, for example, player authentication information (for example, a unique identification number and password for each player) is received from the game machine 3 to authenticate the player, and play data 55 corresponding to the player is received from the game machine 3. And the service for providing the player's play data 55 stored in the storage unit 22 to the game machine 3 and the software (game program or data) for the game machine 3 via the network 5. There are services to update.

  The game machine 3 is provided with a unit management unit 51 that manages the operations of the center unit CN and each station unit ST. The unit manager 51 executes the game of the center unit CN according to the game result of each station unit ST, and reflects the game result of the center unit CN in the game progress of the corresponding station unit ST. Further, the unit management unit 51 executes various processes necessary for enjoying the game service provided by the center server 2. In FIG. 6, the center unit CN is not shown, but is configured using a known technique.

  Each station unit ST is provided with a station control unit 52 and a storage unit 53. The unit management unit 51 and the station control unit 52 are logical devices realized by a combination of hardware of the game machine 3 (including a CPU and a memory as its internal storage device) and software. The station control unit 52 is connected to the medal supply unit 33, the monitor 47, the ball detection sensor 48, the projector 49, and the like provided in each station unit ST, and transmits signals and data necessary for game progress for each station unit ST. Or receive. The station controller 52 is connected to other various sensors, mechanisms, members, and the like necessary for game execution and setting, and controls transmission / reception of signals and data and operations.

  The storage unit 53 is a device including a nonvolatile storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium, an optical storage medium, or an EEPROM. In the storage unit 53, a game program 54 for executing a game on the game machine 3, play data 55 received from the center server 2 as necessary, and a ball arrangement in which an arrangement for changing the value of the ball B is recorded. Data 56 is stored. In addition, various data necessary for game execution are stored. In the play data 55, data relating to game contents such as results of various games played by the player and acquired items are recorded. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the ball arrangement data 56. In the ball arrangement data 56, the arrangement of the ball B and the value of the ball B changed when the arrangement is reached are recorded in association with each other. As the arrangement of the balls B, for example, the detection range of the ball detection sensor 48 is set.

  When the station control unit 52 reads and executes the game program 54 stored in the storage unit 53, a game execution unit 57 and a value setting unit 58 as logical devices are provided inside the station control unit 52. The game execution unit 57 executes various processes necessary for the progress of the game. The value setting unit 58 sets a value to be displayed on the ball B supplied to the game field GF. The value setting unit 58 is provided with a value changing unit 59 as a further logical device. The value changing unit 59 changes the value of the ball B to be changed according to the relationship with other balls B on the game field GF. The value changing unit 59 changes the value with reference to the ball arrangement data 56. In FIG. 6, one station unit ST is illustrated, but the game machine 3 is actually provided with a plurality of station units ST having the same configuration.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a value change processing routine executed by the station control unit 52. The ball B supplied to the game field GF is given various kinds of value according to the conditions at the time of supply, but the value is given according to the relationship with other balls B while being stored in the game field GF. Change. The station control unit 52 detects the position of the ball B with the ball detection sensor 48 (step S1). Based on the detection result of the ball detection sensor 48, the position of the ball B stored on the game field GF is specified. While the pusher game is being executed, the position of the ball B is detected by the ball detection sensor 48. When the ball B supplied to the game field GF from the ball supply rail 45 enters one of the lanes L1 to L3, and the ball B is detected by the ball detection sensor 48, the station control unit 52 determines the value of the ball B. Is set (step S2), and the value of the ball is displayed on the projector 49 (step S3). The station control unit 52 determines whether or not the arrangement of the ball B on the game field GF is a predetermined arrangement based on the detection result of the ball detection sensor 48 (step S4). The station control unit 52 refers to the ball arrangement data 56 to determine whether or not the arrangement is a value whose value is changed. If the ball B on the game field GF is not in the predetermined arrangement recorded in the ball arrangement data 56, the station control unit 52 returns to step S1 and continues to detect the ball B.

  When the ball B on the game field GF has a predetermined arrangement, the station control unit 52 changes the value of the ball B according to the arrangement (step S5). For example, as described with reference to FIG. 5, when the three balls B are arranged in an equilateral triangle, the station control unit 52 performs control to increase or rank the value of the three balls B. And the station control part 52 performs the production | presentation process according to the change of value (step S6), and complete | finishes this process. The station control unit 52 displays the value of the changed ball B on the projector 49 and causes the effect of changing the value.

  According to the above processing, the ball detection sensor 48 detects the position of the ball B on the game field GF (step S1), and the value of the ball B is set and displayed (steps S2 and S3). If the ball B is in a predetermined arrangement (step S4), the value of the ball B is changed according to the arrangement (step S5). And according to the change of the value of the ball B, the display of the ball B is changed to produce an effect (step S6). According to this, the value of the ball B is changed according to the relationship between the balls B on the game field GF. In a game machine in which a game physically progresses such as a pusher game, the value of the ball B can be changed according to the progress of the game, so that the game characteristics are diversified and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described form and can be implemented in various forms. For example, in this embodiment, as an example of changing the value of the ball B to be changed according to the relationship with the other balls B on the game field, a description has been given of a predetermined arrangement with a plurality of balls B. Absent. For example, the value may be changed on condition that the ball B to be changed approaches a predetermined range with respect to the other balls B. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing another example of changing the value of the ball B. In FIG. 9, when two balls enter the lane L2 and the two balls B come into contact with each other, the value of each ball B is switched. The balls are not necessarily in contact with each other. A predetermined range may be set in the ball arrangement data 56 in advance, and the values of the balls B may be exchanged when the balls B are positioned within the predetermined range. Note that the value change is not limited to replacement, but may be changed to rank up or other values. Alternatively, a change-only ball B that changes the value of the surrounding ball B may be provided, and the contacted ball B may be changed to a predetermined value by contacting the change-only ball B. The change-only ball B is set to an appropriate value such as the medal ball B1 or the lottery ball B2. You may change so that the value of the ball | bowl B may be reduced by contacting the change exclusive ball | bowl B. FIG.

  As another modification, another ball B may be combined with the ball B to be changed on the game field GF, and the value of the ball B to be changed may be changed according to the position of the other ball B. . FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of changing the value of the ball B. In the example of FIG. 10, a combination is set for two balls B1 and B2, and when one of the balls B1 falls from the table 42, the value of the ball B2 remaining in the game field GF is changed. The remaining ball B2 is changed to a JP ball B4 as an example. The value of the remaining ball B may be changed to various values. In the example of FIG. 10, two balls B are combined, but three or more balls B may be combined. Further, the condition is not limited to the condition that the ball B has fallen on the dropping part 44, and the condition may be that one ball B of the combination is in a predetermined region.

  As another modification, when the type of the ball B to be changed and the type of the other ball B are the same type of ball B, the ball B to be changed according to the number of the same type of balls B You may change the value. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of changing the value of the ball B. In FIG. 11, four balls B5 having the same attribute are stored, and one ball B6 having the other attribute is stored. The values of the four balls B5 having the same attribute change, for example, level up. The value of all the balls B may not be changed, and the value of only the change target ball B set to any of the balls B on the game field GF may be changed. Although the ball B having the same attribute has been described as an example, the value of the same type of ball B, for example, the medal ball B1 or the chance ball B3 is changed (for example, the rank is increased or the ball B is changed to another type). May be.

  As another modification, the value of the change target ball B may be changed on condition that the change target ball B and the pusher table 43 are close to each other within a predetermined range. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of changing the value of the ball B. In FIG. 12, when the medal ball B1 comes into contact with the inclined surface 43a of the pusher table 43, the value of the ball B is changed. For example, if the ball B in contact with the pusher table is the medal ball B1, the medal ball B1 is leveled up. The value of the ball B may be ranked up every time it comes into contact with the pusher table 43. If there is continuous contact, level up multiple times. The ball B is not necessarily in contact with the pusher table 43, and a predetermined range is set in advance in the ball arrangement data 56, and the value of the ball B is determined when the pusher table 43 and the ball B are positioned within the predetermined range. Should be changed.

  The value of the ball B may be changed based on time information. For example, with reference to the play data 55 of the player, a change such as leveling up the value of the ball B in the time zone may be made based on statistics of the time zone in which the player plays. By changing the value of the ball B in a time zone in which the player often plays or in a time zone in which the player does not play, motivation for the game play of the player can be given. Further, the value of the ball B may be increased in the time zone when the store 6 wants to call the player. The time information is information related to time such as a time zone for changing the value, date and time, day of the week, and the like.

  In the above-described form, the value displayed on the ball B when the ball B falls on the dropping unit 44 is given to the player as a privilege, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the value of the ball B changed at the timing when the value of the ball B is changed may be given to the player. When a value is given to the player, the value of the ball B may be reset and set to the lowest value. For example, in the case of the medal ball B1, the number of medals M to be given is set to 10. The player may select whether or not to give the value of the ball B at the timing when the value of the ball B is changed. If the player does not select the value of the ball B, the ball B maintains its value.

  Further, when the ball B falls on the dropping unit 44, the player may not give value to the player but may take over the value on the ball B on the game field GF. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of changing the value of the ball B. In FIG. 13, the value of any ball B (for example, medal ball B1) on the game field GF is changed to the value of the lottery ball B2 that has fallen on the dropping unit 44. Note that the value of any ball B that is already on the game field GF may be changed, or a new ball B that inherits the value may be supplied to the game field GF. When changing the value of the ball B on the game field GF, the value of the ball B having a lower value than the dropped ball B may be changed, or the player may select the ball B to be changed. . Further, the player may be allowed to select whether or not to take over the value. Alternatively, whether or not selection is possible may be set according to the game result. By continuously storing the ball B on the game field GF, it is possible to further increase the rank and level. This makes it possible to increase the value of the ball B without restricting the change in value due to the fall of the ball B, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  The above-described modification corresponds to the processing of steps S4 and S5 in FIG. In these processes, the value is changed with reference to the ball arrangement data 56 in which the arrangement and value in each modification are set. The processing of each modification can be executed independently or in parallel. If the ball detection sensor 48 detects the ball B and refers to the ball arrangement data 56 and has a predetermined arrangement, the value may be changed according to the arrangement.

  The detection means for detecting the ball B on the game field GF has been described with the ball detection sensor 48, but is not limited thereto. For example, an imaging means for imaging the game field GF, for example, a camera or the like may be installed above the game field GF, and the position of the ball B may be detected based on the captured image. A known image processing technique may be used for detecting the position of the ball B.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game B is described as the ball B, but is not limited thereto. For example, a member having an appropriate shape such as a disk shape, a polygonal plate shape, or a cylindrical shape larger than the medal M may be used as the game moving body. The medal M may be used as a game moving object. For example, an image may be projected on the medal M by the projector 49 and an attribute may be given to the medal M. In this case, the attribute may be changed according to the number of medals M stored in the game field GF.

  In the above embodiment, the value of the ball B is displayed on the ball B using the projector 49, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game field GF may be displayed on the monitor 47 and the value may be displayed on the corresponding ball B.

  Although the game system 1 includes the center server 2 and the game machine 3 in the above-described form, the game system 1 may include only the game machine 3 without including the center server 2. In this case, the game system 1 can be read as the game machine 3.

  The computer program according to the present invention may be provided in a state stored in a storage medium. By using this storage medium, for example, by installing and executing the computer program according to the present invention in a computer, the game system of the present invention can be realized using the computer. The storage medium storing the computer program may be a non-transitory storage medium such as a CDROM.

  As described above, the game system of the present invention includes a detection unit (for example, a ball detection sensor 48) that detects a game body (for example, a ball B) on a game field (for example, a game field GF of a pusher game), Value setting means (for example, the value setting unit 58 shown in FIG. 6) for setting a value for the game object detected by the detection means, and the value set by the value setting means are associated with the game object. And a value display means (for example, the projector 49) for display, and the value setting means is a game object to be changed. Value changing means for changing the value of the game object to be changed according to the relationship with other game objects on the game field (for example, the value change shown in FIG. 6). Part 59) in which is provided.

  The game control method of the present invention includes a detection procedure for detecting a game moving object on a game field (for example, step S1 in FIG. 8), and a value setting for setting a value for the game moving object detected by the detection procedure. A procedure (for example, step S2, step S4, step S5 described in FIG. 8) and a value display procedure for displaying the value set in the value setting procedure in association with the game object (for example, described in FIG. 8) Step S3, step S6), wherein the value setting procedure includes the value of the game object to be changed, which is a game object to be changed, in other values on the game field. A value change procedure (for example, step S4 and step S5 described in step S8) to be changed according to the relationship with the game moving object is provided.

  The computer program of the present invention includes a detection means for detecting a game object on a game field, a value setting means for setting a value for the game object detected by the detection means, and a value set by the value setting means. A game system computer (for example, the station control unit 52 shown in FIG. 6) having a value display means for displaying the game in association with the game moving object, the value setting means being a game moving object to be changed. It is configured to further function as value changing means for changing the value of a certain game object to be changed according to the relationship with other game objects on the game field.

  According to the present invention, the value of the game object is changed according to the relationship between the game objects on the game field. In a game that progresses according to the physical motion of a game moving object on the game field, the value of the game moving object can be changed according to the progress of the game, so that game characteristics are diversified and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In one form of the game system of the present invention, the value changing means may change the value of the game object to be changed according to the positional relationship between at least two game objects on the game field. According to this, the value can be changed according to the position of the game moving body moving on the game field. Since the value of the game object stored on the game field can be changed according to the movement of the game object, the player can be attracted to the game. In this aspect, the value changing means may change the value of the change target game object on condition that the change target game object approaches a predetermined range with respect to the other game medium.

  In one form of the game system of the present invention, the value changing means preliminarily sets a game moving body to be combined with the change target game moving body as the other game moving bodies, and sets the value of the change target game moving body as the combination target. You may change according to the position of the game body to become. In one form of the game system of the present invention, the value changing means uses the other game moving body as a game moving body of the same type as the changing target game moving body, and the change target game according to the number of the same kind of game moving bodies. The value of the moving object may be changed.

  In one form of the game system of the present invention, when the game moving object is discharged outside the game field, the value changing means converts the value of any game moving object on the game field to the value of the discharged game moving object. It may be changed. According to this, since the value of the game medium in the game field is changed to the value of the game object discharged out of the game field, it is possible to continue the game object in the game field as a result. Therefore, game characteristics are diversified.

  In one form of the game system of the present invention, the value display means may display the value on a game moving body. In one form of the game system of the present invention, the game field further includes a medal insertion mechanism (for example, the medal supply unit 33 shown in FIG. 2) for inserting medals into the game field. The ball may be placed and the inserted medal may affect the movement of the ball. Moreover, in one form of the game system of the present invention, the value changing means may change the value of the game object to be changed based on time information.

  The game system of the present invention includes a detecting means for detecting a game moving body on a game field, a drive mechanism for driving a pushing member (for example, pusher table 43) for pushing out the game moving body, and a game moving body detected by the detecting means. A value setting means for setting a value with respect to the value, and a value display means for displaying the value set by the value setting means in association with the game object, wherein the value setting means Is provided with value changing means for changing the value of the game object to be changed, which is the game object to be changed, on condition that the game object to be changed and the pushing member are within a predetermined range. .

  According to the present invention, the value of the game moving body is changed according to the relationship between the game moving body operating on the game field and the pushing member. In a game that progresses according to the physical motion of a game moving object on the game field, the value of the game moving object can be changed according to the progress of the game, so that game characteristics are diversified and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the above description, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, an example of each configuration is added in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated form.

1 game system 3 game machine 48 ball detection sensor (detection means)
49 Projector (Value display means)
58 Value setting section (value setting means)
59 Value Change Department (Value Change Means)
B ball (game body)
GF Game Field ST Station Unit

Claims (11)

Detecting means for detecting a game object on the game field;
Value setting means for setting a value for the game object detected by the detection means;
A value display means for displaying the value set by the value setting means in association with the game moving body, and a game system comprising:
A game system in which the value setting means is provided with value changing means for changing the value of a game object to be changed, which is a game object to be changed, according to the relationship with other game objects on the game field.   The game system according to claim 1, wherein the value changing unit changes the value of the change target game moving body according to a positional relationship between at least two game moving bodies on the game field.   The game system according to claim 2, wherein the value changing unit changes the value of the change target game moving body on condition that the change target game moving body approaches a predetermined range with respect to the other game media.   The value changing means presets a game moving body to be combined with the game object to be changed as the other game moving object, and changes the value of the game moving object to be changed according to the position of the game moving object to be combined. The game system as described in any one of Claims 1-3.   5. The value change means according to claim 1, wherein the other game moving body is the same type of game moving body as the changing target game moving body, and the value of the changing target game moving body is changed according to the number of the same type of game moving bodies. The game system according to any one of the above.   The said value change means will change the value of any game moving body on the said game field into the value of the discharged game moving body, if a game moving body is discharged | emitted out of the said game field. The game system according to one item.   The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the value display means displays the value on a game moving body. A medal insertion mechanism for inserting medals into the game field;
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a ball is placed on the game field as the game moving body, and the inserted medal affects the movement of the ball. Detecting means for detecting a game object on the game field;
A drive mechanism for driving an extrusion member that pushes out the game body;
Value setting means for setting a value for the game object detected by the detection means;
A value display means for displaying the value set by the value setting means in association with the game moving body, and a game system comprising:
The value setting means is provided with a value changing means for changing the value of the game object to be changed, which is a game object to be changed, on condition that the game object to be changed and the pushing member are within a predetermined range. Game system. A detection procedure for detecting a game object on the game field;
A value setting procedure for setting a value for the gaming object detected in the detection procedure;
A value display procedure for displaying the value set in the value setting procedure in association with the game object, and a game control method for a game system, comprising:
The value setting procedure includes a value change procedure for changing a value of a game object to be changed, which is a game object to be changed, according to a relationship with other game objects on the game field. . Detecting means for detecting a game object on the game field;
Value setting means for setting a value for the game object detected by the detection means;
A computer of a game system comprising: value display means for displaying the value set by the value setting means in association with the game moving body,
The value setting means is configured to further function as value changing means for changing the value of a game object to be changed, which is a game object to be changed, according to the relationship with other game objects on the game field. Computer program.