JP2019088852A - Game device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game device in which aspect between consumption of game value and granting of game reward is diversified.SOLUTION: The game device includes: a game value determination part for determining an amount of game value necessary for a prescribed game operation in a first stage; and a reward amount determination part for determining an amount of game reward in a second stage so as to become different depending on the amount of game value necessary for the prescribed game operation in the first stage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device and a program.

  As a medal game, there is a horse racing game in which a horse is trained and nurtured by consuming medal credits, and the nurtured horse is competed with other horses in a race (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-68133, A

  In the horse racing game as described above, since the amount of medal credits required for each training and the rate of reward awarded when winning in the race are the same for each player, consumption and reward of medal credits (game value) The mode of application of was limited. For example, meeting the needs of both a player who wants to earn a large amount of reward in one race (a player with high risk and high return) and a player who wants to earn a little reward in several races (a player with low risk and low return) at the same time Was difficult.

  An object of some aspects of the present invention is to provide a game device and program in which aspects of consumption of gaming value and provision of game reward are diversified.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a game device and a program that can provide the effects described in the embodiments described later.

  In order to solve the problems described above, one aspect of the present invention is a game value determination unit that determines the amount of game value required for a predetermined game operation in the first stage, and a game reward amount in the second stage, A reward amount determination unit which determines different amounts according to the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation in the first stage.

  Further, one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game device described above.

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of a game device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a main control unit. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a station control unit. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of player data. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the write data written in a magnetic card. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of game rate data. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration example of a game device according to a first embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the horse selection (production) screen in a raising stage. The figure which shows an example of the breeding screen in a breeding stage. The figure which shows an example of the flow of a process of the game device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. A figure showing an example of a bet screen of a bet ticket concerning a 4th embodiment. A figure showing an example of a jackpot game screen concerning a 4th embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the bingo screen which concerns on 4th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First Embodiment
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In this embodiment, a breeding stage for changing breeding parameter data of racehorse characters owned by the player in the game, and a horse racing race in which the grown racehorse characters participate and compete with each other with other racehorse characters are executed. An embodiment applied to a commercial game device (a so-called arcade game machine) for executing a horse racing game including a race stage will be described. Note that a racehorse character possessed by a player in the game and participating in breeding and racing is also described simply as a "racehorse" or "horse".

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of a game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.
The game apparatus 1 includes a field 2 provided in a central portion and a plurality of stations 20 provided to surround the field 2. A field 3 of a racetrack for performing a horse race is provided in the field 2. A horse race is developed by running a plurality of model horses 4 in the field 3. Each of the plurality of model horses 4 is associated with each racehorse participating in each race, and is for visualizing the race in an entity. In addition, a speaker 5 for outputting a sound of a race, cheers, sound effects, music and the like, and a lighting device 7 for lighting the field 2 are provided. In addition, the game apparatus 1 is provided with a display unit 6 for displaying a common center screen to each station 20 such as information indicating the game name of the game and the race name in the game, advertisement information, event information and the like. It is done.

  Each of the plurality of stations 20 includes a display 21 for displaying a game screen for each player according to the progress of the game, a touch panel 22 superimposed on the display surface of the display 21, and LEDs provided in the vicinity of the display A Llight Emitting Diode) device and a speaker (not shown) are provided. When the player touches a predetermined position on the game screen displayed on the display 21 according to the instruction on the game screen, the touch panel 22 detects that position, and the game apparatus 1 recognizes the operation content of the player. In addition, in the station 20, a medal insertion portion 23 in which a player has inserted a medal which is a game value, a medal payout opening 24 in which a medal is paid out to the player, and a magnetic card slot 25 for inserting a magnetic card. Is provided.

  In the above-mentioned game device 1, a player can participate in a game as a racehorse. Specifically, the player can select a favorite horse from a plurality of prepared race horses and acquire the selected horse by paying a predetermined number of medals. The acquired racehorse name may be created by combining the name selected from among those recorded in advance in the main body of the game apparatus 1 and the player name (for example, the player's name) input by the player. Then, the player can perform training to enhance the acquired ability of the racehorse and train the racehorse character. Details of this training process will be described later. In addition, the racehorses raised can be made to run in their desired races. For example, in the game apparatus 1, races having the same names as races held at a real racetrack are sequentially held in accordance with a predetermined cycle, and approximately 60 races are prepared as races for one year.

  In the game device 1, play data is recorded on a magnetic card distributed to the player in order to ensure the continuity of the game when the player participates in the game as the horse owner. The player can resume the continuation of the game on another day by using the magnetic card. Identification information (ID code) unique to each player is written in the magnetic card, and the game device 1 specifies the player by inserting the magnetic card into the magnetic card insertion slot 25 by the player. , And can resume the continuation of the game based on the play data of the identified player.

[Schematic Configuration of Game Device]
Next, a schematic configuration of the game apparatus 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the main control unit 10 for integrally controlling the operation of the game apparatus 1. The main control unit 10 shown in the figure is provided inside the game apparatus 1 and includes a static random access memory (SRAM) 11, a flash memory 12, a read only memory (ROM) 13, a communication device 14, and field control. A device 15, a lighting control device 16, an acoustic control device 17, and a main control device 18 are provided.

  The SRAM 11 and the flash memory 12 store various data for each player. The ROM 13 stores programs necessary for the game and various data. For example, the ROM 13 stores a variety of horse name data and voice data prepared in advance in various types to be selected by the player who plays the horse owner, various data regarding each horse, and data such as race dates. The communication device 14 communicates with the center server 50 connected via a communication network. For example, the center server 50 may store user information and play data of a player playing the game apparatus 1.

  The field control device 15 controls the running of the model horse 4 in the field 2 and the like. The lighting control device 16 controls the lighting device 7 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sound control device 17 controls sounds such as live conditions of the race, cheers, sound effects, and music output from the speakers 5.

  The main control unit 18 is connected to the SRAM 11, the flash memory 12, the ROM 13, the communication unit 14, the field control unit 15, the illumination control unit 16, and the sound control unit 17. For example, the main control device 18 executes a game based on a program stored in the ROM 13, and exchanges information and commands with each of the connected devices as needed. Further, the main control device 18 is connected to the display unit 6 shown in FIG. 1 and has a display control function of controlling display on the display unit 6.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the station control unit 26 provided for each station 20. As shown in FIG. The station control unit 26 shown includes a medal management device 27, a RAM 28, a magnetic data reading device 29, a magnetic data writing device 30, and a station control device 31. The medal management device 27 includes a medal insertion sensor (not shown) that detects medals inserted through the medal insertion unit 23, and manages the types and the number of inserted medals. The inserted medals are stored as medal credits, and the required amount of medal credits are consumed when producing a racehorse in the game, fostering a race, and entering a race. The medal management device 27 also manages the payout of medals from the medal payout opening 24. The RAM 28 temporarily records various data of the player. The magnetic data reader 29 includes a magnetic card drive (not shown) for driving the magnetic card inserted into the magnetic card slot 25 and reads magnetic data of the magnetic card inserted into the magnetic slot 25. . The magnetic data writing device 30 writes various data such as an ID code to the magnetic card.

  The station control device 31 of each station 20 is connected to the medal management device 27 of each station 20, the RAM 28, the magnetic data reading device 29, and the magnetic data writing device 30, respectively. Send and receive commands. The station control device 31 of each station 20 is connected to the display 21 and the touch panel 22 of each station 20, and controls the display on the display 21 and receives an operation input to the touch panel 22. The station control device 31 of each station 20 is connected to the LED device and the speaker of each station 20, and performs lighting control of the LED device and audio output control of the speaker. Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the station control device 31 is connected to the main control device 18, and necessary information and commands are exchanged between them.

[About player data]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an example of player data recorded and managed for each player. This player data is stored in the SRAM 11 or the flash memory 12 shown in FIG. Note that all or part of the player data may be stored in the center server 50.
The player data shown in the figure includes an ID code as unique identification information assigned to each player, personal information on the player, horse information on a horse owned by the player (a training target owned by the player), and the player finally The data includes last play date data for specifying the date on which the game was played, rewrite information for recording data update, and a check code for the purpose of preventing the reforestation of the magnetic card. In addition to the game history data of the player, the player data may also include data such as screen layout information that is not related to the progress of the game. The ID code is a number assigned to only one player, and is set so that IDs do not overlap with other player data. In addition, the above-mentioned personal information, possession horse information, and last play date data are used, for example, as game history data for securing the continuity of the interrupted game.

  Also, the personal information includes data about the player individual such as the player name and the total number of plays. This personal information is used as data reflected on the game contents so as to use the player name as the crown of a horse, or used as customer management data. In addition, the horse name information identifies the horse name code for identifying the name of the horse, the horse type information indicating the type of horse, and the horse type for which the growth curve indicating the characteristics of the growth method is specified. Includes data, gender, age, number of starts, speed, stamina, condition, victory probability data, accumulated winnings, and results for each race in the past (for example, first, second, third or outside) . The horse name code is associated with each horse name data in the database of horse name data stored in the ROM 13. Based on the horse name code, the horse name data is read and used for the game.

[About magnetic card data]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an example of the write data written to the magnetic card when the player interrupts the play. In the write data, a part of the player data shown in FIG. 4 is recorded. For example, in the write data, an ID code and a check code, and other information such as screen layout information which is not related to the progress of the game are recorded.

  The player who plays the horseback player inserts the magnetic card at any station 20 when attempting to resume the game. Thus, the game apparatus 1 reads the check code recorded on the magnetic card, determines whether the data written in the magnetic card is normal or not, and then the ID code recorded on the magnetic card. Load Then, the game apparatus 1 reads player data corresponding to the read ID code from the SRAM 11 or the flash memory 12 shown in FIG. The read player data is read into the RAM 28 shown in FIG. 3 at the station 20 and used for predetermined processing. Thereby, the player can resume the continuation of the game by using the magnetic card, and can enjoy the game by continuously using the racehorses he or she nurtured in the breeding stage. When player data is stored in the center server 50, the game apparatus 1 acquires player data from the center server 50 via the communication device 14 of the main control unit 10 and writes the player data in the RAM 28 of the station 20.

[About the breeding stage]
In order to participate in the training stage, it is necessary to register a player (owner) using a magnetic card. In the case of a new magnetic card, registration of a player name (for example, displayed together with a horse name as a crown name) is required. A player can possess a predetermined number (for example, six) of racehorses to be fostered with one card. When playing the breeding stage, the player can select and purchase (acquire) a horse to be trained from among a plurality of racehorses. In addition, purchasing a racehorse is also called "production". In addition, at the breeding stage, it is possible to train (purchase) the purchased racehorses (ie, the racehorses they possess).

  Here, the types of horses that can be purchased by the player are usually horses and premium horses. In the premium horse, the credits necessary for training in the breeding stage, that is, the number of medals to be bet (hereinafter, also referred to as “bet number”) is a predetermined multiple of that for the regular horse, but the prize is awarded when the race is won. It is a horse whose (bonus credit) is a predetermined multiple of a normal horse. For example, in the premium horse, the credit (the number of bets) and the prize necessary for training are set to 2 to 10 times the standard horse's credit (the number of bets) and the prize, respectively. In the present embodiment, the player is required to have the “normal horse”, the “double premium horse” in which the credit (the number of bets) necessary for training and the prize amount are set twice that of the normal horse, and the credits necessary for the training. It is assumed that (the number of bets) and the prize can be purchased from among three types of horses: "5x premium horse", which is set to 5 times the normal horse. The regular horse and the premium horse can coexist on the player's stable data. In addition, the operations such as training and running to the race are the same, and the credits (the number of bets) required at that time and the game rate of the prize are different.

  The training includes, for example, physical training and mental training. Physical training can be selected from grass, dirt, wood chips, and slopes. For example, physical training is slowed down with a muchi button. On the other hand, mental training can be selected from fodder, walk, sand bath, and forest bath. Also, the parameters changed by training the racehorse include speed, stamina, and condition etc. The speed and stamina change when physical training is performed, and the condition changes when mental training is performed. In addition, the amount of change in speed and stamina differs depending on the type of physical training. The types of physical training that can be selected increase as the player rank increases. The player rank can be raised, for example, by winning a race. The horse held by the player has a high probability of winning by training, but you can participate in the race without training.

  When participating in a race on the race stage, a predetermined amount of credit is consumed to register for departure. The registration fee also differs between regular and premium horses. When participating in the race, the player can select a horseman to ride from a plurality of jockeys. In addition, players can win prizes if they win a prize within two. Of the winning prizes, the portion corresponding to the horseman may be reduced.

[About the game rate of the training stage and the race stage]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an example of game rate data, which is preset for each type of racehorse, and indicates the number of bets required in the breeding stage and the prize in the race stage. The game rate data is stored in the SRAM 11 or the flash memory 12 of the main control unit 10 shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, the game rate in the case of racehorse purchase is set as the number of bets necessary for production. Here, as the number of bets necessary for production, 10 to 300 for the purchase of the “normal horse”, 350 to 600 for the purchase of the “2 × premium horse”, and 650 for the “5 × premium horse” ~ 1500 sheets are set respectively. The range of the number of bets required for each type of racehorse has a range because there are a plurality of horses of the same type but with different original parameters. For example, even if the horse is the same normal horse but has different initial parameter values, the number of bets required to purchase may differ.

  In the example shown in the figure, the number of bets required to purchase the “2 × premium horse” is always greater than the number of bets required to purchase the “normal horse”, and the bet required to purchase “2 × premium horse” The number of bets required to purchase "5x Premium Horse" is always set to be larger than the number of bets, but "Normal Horse", "2x Premium Horse" and "5x Premium Horse" respectively Part of the bet number range required to purchase may overlap. For example, as the number of bets necessary for production, 10 to 300 for the purchase of “normal horse”, 20 to 600 for the purchase of “2 × premium horse”, 50 to the purchase of “5 × premium horse” 1500 sheets may be set respectively.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the game rate in the case of turf training is set as the number of bets necessary for training. Here, the number of bets required for training is 10 for “Normal Horse”, 20 for “Double Premium Horse” (20 times for Regular Horse), and “5x Premium Horse” There are 50 cards (usually five times the size of a horse) for each. In addition, the increase rate of the parameter (for example, the value of speed) changed by the training is set to 10 to 30% for “normal horse”, “double premium horse”, and “five fold premium horse” There is. That is, although the number of bets required for one training is different for normal horses and premium horses, there is no difference in the amount of parameters changed by the training, and it can be said that premium horses have a faster breeding speed than regular horses. Absent. Also, the winning probability of the race is the same regardless of the game rate of each racehorse (for example, 1 to 90%, determined by the initial value of the parameter and the degree of training). Thus, "regular horse", "double premium horse", and "five fold premium horse" can compete in the same race regardless of the game rate of each race horse.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the game rate in the case of the G1 race is set as a prize when the race starts. Here, as the first prize in the race (the number of medals), 2400 pieces of "normal horse", 4800 pieces of "2x premium horse" (2x normal horse), "5x premium horse" In the case, 12000 pieces (usually five times the size of the horse) are set respectively. In the case of two race prizes (the number of medals), 800 for "Normal Horse", 1600 for "2x Premium Horse" (2x Normal Horse), and "5x Premium Horse" There are 4000 cards (usually five times the size of a horse) for each. In the case of 3 or less, the prize at the time of race start is set to 0 in all (ie, in the case of 3 or less, the player can not win the prize).

  In addition, in the training stage, in addition to training by the player himself, it is also possible to select "unlimited training" in which the training is given to the trainer. In the optional training, the racehorse is virtualized by the processing of the game apparatus 1 and the racehorse is deposited to pay the predetermined training amount (credits, bet number) to the racehorse deposited by the processing of the game apparatus 1. Training is done automatically. For example, when depositing a premium horse with a trainer, a higher training amount is required than when a horse is normally deposited with a trainer. In addition, when logging out of the game, it is possible to select optional training. The training period may be selected in the range of 1 week to 100 weeks. Also, a plurality of trainers may be prepared, and the type, combination, training level, etc. of the training training may be different for each trainer. Further, the game device 1 may notify the display 21, the display unit 6 (center screen) of the station 20 of each player, or the portable terminal of the player when the automatic training is finished. For example, when notifying the player's portable terminal, the portable terminal and the center server 50 communicate with each other, and the center server 50 transfers the application to be executed on the portable terminal by the player entrusted with the trainer. It will be notified by e-mail etc. that it has ended. In addition, in the case of notifying the display unit 6 (center screen), notification information (for example, a player name and notification information indicating that the optional training has been completed) to the effect that the optional training for each player has been completed is displayed as a telop or the like. Ru.

[Functional Configuration of Game Device]
Next, the functional configuration of the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. The functional configuration of the game apparatus 1 shown is a functional configuration implemented by the configuration included in the main control unit 10 and the station control unit 26 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) included in the game apparatus 1.

  The game apparatus 1 includes a game value storage unit 101, a parameter storage unit 102, a game rate storage unit 103, an operation reception unit 104, a bet amount count unit 105, a horse selection unit 106, and a game value determination unit 107. The training game progression unit 108, the parameter change unit 109, the competition game progression unit 110, the outcome (order of arrival) determination unit 111, the reward amount determination unit 112, and the reward provision unit 113.

  The game value storage unit 101 stores medal credit data of the player. For example, the game value storage unit 101 is configured by a memory in the medal management device 27. When the player inserts a medal, the medal credit stored in the game value storage unit 101 is increased by an amount corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when the player bets, the medal credit is decreased by an amount corresponding to a bet amount. Here, the bet amount of the player is counted by the bet amount counting unit 105 based on the bet operation of the player accepted by the operation accepting unit 104.

  The parameter storage unit 102 stores player data (see FIG. 4) of each player. The parameter storage unit 102 mainly includes the SRAM 11 or the flash memory 12 of the main control unit 10. For example, the parameter storage unit 102 stores winning percentage determination data including part or all of the possessed horse information of each of the plurality of racehorses owned by each player. Specifically, the parameter storage unit 102 stores the winning percentage determination data of the owned horse of each player in association with the ID code of the player who is the owner. The winning percentage determination data is data for determining the winning probability data of the racehorse, and when the winning percentage determination data is higher, the winning probability data is also higher, and the probability is higher in the higher rank in the race. The winning probability data is a value within the range defined by the winning probability of the game rate data shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the winning percentage determination data uses basic data, condition data, jockey data, age data, and the like. The basic data is numerical data that indicates the overall ability of a running horse, and is data that changes when the player performs a breeding process (for example, training) described later on the racehorse. The condition data, the jockey data and the age data are data for determining how much the numerical value of the basic data is to be lowered when calculating the win probability data as described later. The data used as the winning percentage determination data is not limited to these data, and is selected as appropriate.

  The parameter storage unit 102 also stores winning percentage determination data of racehorses other than racehorses pertaining to the player's horse, that is, racehorses that are computer horses. However, racehorses, which are computer horses, can not be nurtured by players, so they are not targeted for nurturing. Therefore, the winning percentage determination data of a racehorse which is a computer horse is not parameter data changed by training.

  The game rate storage unit 103 stores the game rate data shown in FIG. That is, the game rate storage unit 103 stores data indicating the number of bets necessary for production of racehorses of each type, the number of bets necessary for training, and the winnings at the start of the race.

  The operation receiving unit 104 receives various operation inputs such as a player's horse selection (production) operation, a training operation, a bet operation, and an entry operation to a race. The operation receiving unit 104 receives, for example, a player's operation input on the touch panel 22.

  The horse selection unit 106 selects at least one race horse from a plurality of types of race horses in response to the operation reception unit 104 receiving a horse selection (production) operation for the player to purchase a race horse. The horse selection unit 106 adds the horse information of the selected racehorse to the player data as horse information of the player's horse. In addition, when the player purchases a racehorse by the horse selection (production) operation, credits (see “the number of bets necessary for production” shown in FIG. 6) corresponding to the type of horse to be purchased are required.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8, an example of the operation screen for receiving the horse selection (production) operation of the player will be described. FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of a horse selection (production) screen at the breeding stage. On the horse selection (production) screen G10 shown in the figure, an operation button K1 for producing a normal horse (normal combination) and an operation button for selecting a double premium horse (premium combination × 2) having twice the race prize and breeding fee K2 and an operation button K3 for selecting a five-time premium horse (premium combination x 5), which is five times the race prize and the training fee, are displayed. The player can select and purchase a normal horse by operating the operation button K1. Also, the player can select and purchase a 2x premium horse by operating the operation button K2. In addition, the player can select and purchase a 5-fold premium horse by operating the operation button K3.

  In the lower part of the horse selection (production) screen G10, operation buttons K4 to K6 for switching the operation screen are displayed. The operation button K4 is an operation button for displaying the horse selection (production) screen G10. The operation button K5 is an operation button for displaying an entry screen on which an entry operation to a race is received. The operation button K6 is an operation button for displaying a training screen for accepting a training operation.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the game value determination unit 107 determines the number of bets required for a predetermined game operation in the training stage. Here, the predetermined game operation is an operation related to the breeding of a racehorse, and is a training operation related to training as an example. As the training operation, an operation for raising the ability of the breeding horse and an operation for adjusting the condition are applicable. Specifically, there are an operation of running a breeding horse in a predetermined riding field, an operation of walking a pool, an operation of feeding bait, an operation of brushing, and the like. The game value determination unit 107 determines the bet required for the training operation for the selected horse according to the type of racehorse selected by the horse selection unit 106 (usually a horse, 2x premium horse, 5x premium horse, etc.) Determine the number. Specifically, the game value determination unit 107 refers to the game rate data stored in the game rate storage unit 103, and makes a bet required for a predetermined game operation (for example, a training operation) for the selected race horse. Determine the number.

  In response to the operation receiving unit 104 having received the breeding start operation for the racehorse to be grown, the breeding game progression unit 108 identifies the racehorse based on the horse name code of the racehorse, and starts the breeding mode. . In addition, the breeding game progressing unit 108 changes the parameter of the racehorse according to the fact that the operation receiving unit 104 receives the training operation based on the bet number required for the training operation determined by the game value determining unit 107. It instructs the unit 109.

  The parameter changing unit 109 changes the parameters (speed, stamina, condition, etc.) of the racehorse stored in the parameter storage unit 102 in accordance with the instruction from the breeding game progression unit 108. That is, in response to the bet number required for the training operation determined by the game value determination unit 107 being received in the training stage, the parameter changing unit 109 selects the parameters (speed, stamina, etc.) of the racehorses of the training operation. Change conditions etc.).

  The specific contents of the breeding processing for this racehorse are as follows. When the player performs an operation to start breeding (for example, an operation to the operation button K6 displayed on the horse selection (production) screen G10 of FIG. 8) on the touch panel 22, the station 21 A training screen G20 as shown in 9 is displayed, and the player can perform various training instruction operations. FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of the breeding screen in the breeding stage. An image of a player's horse is displayed on the breeding screen G20 shown. When there are multiple carrying horses, images of multiple carrying horses are displayed. In the illustrated example, images of three racehorses are displayed, and when training a racehorse more than that, a racehorse to be trained can be displayed by performing a scroll operation to the left and right.

  The training operation can be performed from a plurality of types such as "grass", "wood chip", "dirt", and "joint horse", and medal credits necessary for each training operation set in advance are available. It is consumed. Here, in the training operation on a 2x premium horse, twice as many medal credits of the same type of training operation on a horse are consumed, and in the case of 5x premium horse training, 5 times the same type of training operation on a horse Medal credits are consumed. By the training operation performed by consuming the medal credit, it is possible to change the value of the parameter of one's own horse. For example, turfing a horse can increase the speed of the horse.

  In response to the operation reception unit 104 of each station 20 receiving a race start operation, the competition game proceeding unit 110 proceeds with a horse race in which a plurality of racehorses that run are competing for each other. The competition game proceeding unit 110 is mainly configured by the main control unit 10. In addition, the competition game proceeding unit 110 advances a game in which the player predicts a racehorse to be won in the horse racing.

The outcome (order of arrival) determination unit 111 mainly includes the main control unit 10. Based on the winning probability data of the eight racehorses participating in the race, the winning / losing (order of arrival) determination unit 111 randomly determines a racehorse to be ranked first in the proceeding race, and selects the remaining racehorses. From among the above, the racehorses up to the lowest rank are sequentially determined by drawing using the corrected victory probability data X 'of the remaining racehorses obtained from the following (Equation 1).
X '= X / (1-Y) (Equation 1)
Here, X is the winning probability data of each racehorse to be calculated, and Y is the sum of the winning probability data of the racehorses for which the ranking has already been determined.

  The specific operation of the victory / loss (order of arrival) determination unit 111 will be described. First, a lottery table is generated with victory probability data of each racehorse as lottery probability data of each racehorse. The lottery table is a table in which all random numbers that can be generated by the win / loss (order of arrival) determination unit 111 are distributed according to the ratio of the winning probability data of the racehorses and associated with the racehorses. Then, the winning / losing (order of arrival) determination unit 111 generates one random number to determine a racehorse to be ranked first, compares the generated random number with the lottery table, and selects a racehorse corresponding to the random number. Identify. Thereby, the competition game progress part 110 will advance a race so that this racehorse may be 1st place.

  Next, the victory / loss (order of arrival) determination unit 111 substitutes the winning probability data of the racehorse determined to be the first place and the respective winning probability data of the remaining racehorses in the above (Equation 1), The corrected victory probability data X1 'to X7' of the remaining racehorses are respectively calculated. Then, the winning / losing (order of arrival) determining unit 111 generates a new lottery table using the calculated corrected victory probability data X1 'to X7' as lottery probability data of the racehorses. After that, the winning / losing (order of arrival) determining unit 111 generates one random number to determine a racehorse to be second, compares the generated random number with the new lottery table, and executes the race corresponding to the random number. Identify the horse. Thereby, the competition game progress part 110 will advance a race so that this racehorse character may be 2nd place. Similarly, the racehorses to the final rank are determined in the same manner.

  The calculation of the winning probability data is performed using the winning percentage determination data stored in the parameter storage unit 102. After the competitive game progressing unit 110 determines eight racehorses to run in the race before starting the progression of the above-mentioned predicted race, the winning / losing (wearing order) determination unit 111 determines winning percentage determination data corresponding to each racehorse Based on the winning probability data of each racehorse is calculated. In addition, when a player's horse is contained in these eight racehorses, the winning percentage determination data corresponding to the horse is parameter data that can be changed by the above-described breeding process.

  The calculation of the winning probability data will be specifically described. A numerical value relating to the basic data of each racehorse is taken as the maximum value of the parameter value of the racehorse, and from the numerical value, condition data, jockey data and age data at the time of racing The subtraction value determined by the predetermined calculation formula is subtracted from the value of .beta..sub.2 to set it as the parameter value of the racehorse character at the time of the race. Then, the ratio of the parameter value of each racehorse to the total value of the parameter values of all the racehorses participating in the race is calculated, and each calculated value is used as the victory probability data of each racehorse. The winning probability data indicates, for each racehorse running in a race, the probability that the racehorse will be first in the race. The winning probability data of each racehorse varies depending on the numerical value of the winning percentage determination data of other racehorses participating in the race, and even for the same racehorse, the winning probability data differs for each race.

  The amount-of-reward determination unit 112 determines the amount of game reward in the race stage to be different depending on the number of bets required for a predetermined game operation (for example, training operation related to the development) in the development stage. Here, the game reward amount is the amount of reward given in the game, and in the example of the present embodiment, the amount of winnings (the number of medals) that can be obtained when the player gets first or second in the race. It is. For example, in response to the increase in the number of bets required for the training operation in the race stage, the reward amount determination unit 112 determines such that the game remuneration amount (for example, winnings) in the race stage increases.

  Specifically, the amount-of-reward determination unit 112 determines the amount of game reward (for example, winning) at the race stage in accordance with the type of the racehorse selected by the horse selection unit 106. For example, the reward amount determination unit 112 refers to the game rate data shown in FIG. 6 and determines the game reward amount at the race stage according to which of the normal horse, the double premium horse, and the five fold premium horse. For example, a prize is determined.

  The reward granting unit 113 grants a game reward amount (for example, a prize) determined by the reward amount deciding unit 112 in accordance with the result of the horse racing race in which the grown racehorse is run. Here, the racehorse grown is a racehorse on which the parameter change unit 109 has changed the parameter by the training operation in the breeding stage. Also, with the result of the horse racing, the racehorses whose parameters have been changed by the parameter change unit 109 and the other racehorses (racehorses and computer horses of other players) are made to compete based on the respective parameters. As a result, that is, the order of arrival determined by the defeat (arrival order) determination unit 111.

  FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of the flow of processing of the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment. In step S100, the amount of game value required for a predetermined game operation in the first stage (for example, the training stage) is determined (game value determination step). Next, in step S102, the game reward amount in the second stage (for example, the race stage) is determined to be different according to the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation in the first stage (reward amount Decision step). Next, in step S104, the parameter of the predetermined game target is changed in response to the reception of the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation determined in the reward amount determination step in the first stage (step S104) Parameter change step). Next, in step S106, in the second stage, the game reward amount determined in the reward amount determination step is given according to the game result using the predetermined game target whose parameter has been changed in the parameter change step. Do (reward grant step).

  In the reward granting step, in the second stage, according to the game result in which the predetermined game target whose parameter has been changed in the parameter changing step and the other game target are competed based on the respective parameters. The game reward amount determined in the reward amount determination step may be granted. In addition, a selection step of selecting at least one game target from a plurality of types of game targets different in the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation as the predetermined game target is provided in front of the game value determination step. In the step, the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation for the selected predetermined game object may be determined according to the type of the predetermined game object selected in the selection step. Further, the reward amount determining step may determine the game reward amount in the second stage in accordance with the type of the predetermined game target selected in the selecting step.

  In addition, in the reward amount determination step, the game reward amount in the second stage may be determined to increase in accordance with the increase in the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation in the first stage. .

[Summary of First Embodiment]
(1) As described above, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes the game value determination unit 107 and the reward amount determination unit 112. The game value determination unit 107 determines the number of bets (an example of the amount of game value) required for the operation (an example of a predetermined game operation) related to the training on the training stage (an example of the first stage). The amount-of-reward determination unit 112 determines the amount of prize (one example of the amount of game reward) in the race stage (an example of the second stage) to be different according to the number of bets required for the operation related to the training in the training stage.

  The predetermined game operation is, for example, an operation related to the breeding of a racehorse on the breeding stage, and is a training operation related to training as an example. The predetermined game operation is not limited to the training operation, but may be an operation related to production (operation of selecting and purchasing a racehorse). Further, any operation can be set as a predetermined game operation as long as the operation is played by the player in the game.

  The game value is, for example, a medal (medal credit) used in the game, and the amount of game value required for a predetermined game operation is the amount of medal credit consumed in a predetermined game operation, ie, a predetermined amount It is the number of bets necessary for the game operation (the number of medals to be betted). The game value is not limited to medals (medal credits), and may be points, virtual currency, etc. that can be used in the game.

  The game reward amount is the amount of reward given in the game, and in the example of the present embodiment, the amount of winnings (the number of medals) that can be obtained when the player gets first or second in the race. The game reward amount may be, for example, the amount of points usable in the game, the amount of virtual currency, or the like, in addition to the amount of prize (the number of medals).

  As described above, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a difference in the amount of reward for winning in the race stage according to the consumption (the number of bets) of medal credits required for the operation (for example, training operation) related to the training in the training stage. It is possible to provide a game in which aspects of consumption of medal credits and awarding of prizes are diversified.

  In the present embodiment, the game for cultivating racehorses is referred to as a breeding stage, and the game for playing a horse race with the racehorses raised is referred to as a race stage, but other names may be used. For example, each of the training stage and the race stage can be referred to as a training game and a race game, or can be referred to as a training mode and a race mode. That is, although each of the first stage and the second stage described above has been described taking the training stage and the race stage as an example, the training game and the race game may be used, and the training mode and the race mode may be used. Good. In addition, if each of the first stage and the second stage described above is a stage, a mode, a game, etc. with at least the same game targets to be played and different play contents, it is not limited to training and races, and is optional. It can be the play content of.

  (2) Further, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes the parameter changing unit 109 and the reward giving unit 113. The parameter changing unit 109 determines the number of bets (an example of the amount of game value) required for the operation related to the training (an example of a predetermined game operation) determined by the reward amount determination unit 112 in the training stage (an example of the first stage). The parameter of a predetermined racehorse (an example of the game object) is changed in response to the acceptance of. Then, the reward granting unit 113 causes the reward amount deciding unit 112 to respond to the game result using the predetermined racehorse the parameter of which has been changed by the parameter changing unit 109 in the race stage (an example of the second stage). The determined amount of prize (one example of the game reward amount) is awarded.

  As described above, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment provides a game using a predetermined racehorse in each of the breeding stage and the race stage, thereby performing a game operation on the predetermined racehorse in each stage ( It is possible to provide a game in which the modes of medal credit consumption and awarding of prizes are diversified through an operation related to training and a start operation to the race.

  (3) Further, the reward granting unit 113 further includes a racehorse (one example of the game target) whose parameters have been changed by the parameter changing unit 109 at the breeding stage (one example of the second stage), and the other racehorses. And the amount of winnings determined by the amount-of-revenue determining unit 112 (an example of the amount of game rewards) is given according to the game result in which the player competes based on the respective parameters.

  Thus, the game device 1 according to the present embodiment provides a breeding stage for breeding a predetermined racehorse and a race stage for playing a race between a predetermined racehorse and another racehorse. It is possible to provide a game in which aspects of consumption of medal credits required for training and awarding of race prizes are diversified.

  (4) In addition, the game apparatus 1 can select at least one racehorse (one example of a game target) from which a number of bets (one example of the amount of game value) required for a training operation (one example of a predetermined game operation) differs. The horse selection unit 106 (an example of a selection unit) for selecting a racehorse is provided. Then, according to the type of the predetermined race horse selected by the horse selection unit 106, the game value determination unit 107 determines the number of bets (the amount of game value required for the operation regarding the breeding of the selected predetermined race horse). One example) is decided.

  As described above, in the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, since the player can purchase a racehorse from among a plurality of racehorses having different numbers of bets required for the operation for breeding, the racecourse according to the diversified needs of the player We can provide horses.

  (5) Further, the reward amount determination unit 112 selects the race stage (the second stage) according to the type of the predetermined racehorse (one example of the game target) selected by the horse selection unit 106 (one example of the selection unit). The amount of prize (one example of the game reward amount) in one example) is determined.

  As described above, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment performs the race of the predetermined racehorse according to the type of the predetermined racehorse purchased from among the plurality of racehorses having different numbers of bets required for the operation regarding the breeding. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game in which aspects of consumption of medal credits required for training and awarding of race prizes are diversified.

  (6) For example, the reward amount determination unit 112 increases the number of bets (an example of the amount of game value) required for the operation (an example of a predetermined game operation) related to the nurturing in the nurturing stage (an example of the first stage). Accordingly, the amount of winnings (game reward amount) in the race stage (an example of the second stage) is determined to be large.

  As described above, in the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the race prize is higher as the number of bets required for the training operation increases, so the player who desires high risk / high return and the player who desires low risk / low return Can be tailored to each play preference.

  The game apparatus 1 may expand the predetermined game target options based on the player data. For example, the game apparatus 1 expands the option of a predetermined game target (for example, racehorse) according to the number of medals to be deposited, the number of deposited medals, the number of medals transferred to the game apparatus 1, the number of medals consumed, etc. For example, the game device 1 bans a medal horseback with 300 pieces or more and a double premium horse, and 1000 or more pieces with a 5-fold premium horse. In addition, the game apparatus 1 may open the 2x premium horse with 500 or more deposits and the 5x premium horse with 2000 or more deposits. In addition, a ban condition etc. may be displayed on the screen to guide the use of medals.

  In addition, the game device 1 may give a privilege according to the type of the selected game object. For example, the game device 1 gives the player an additional benefit according to the type of the selected racehorse. As an example, game device 1 may additionally give points necessary to obtain an item or the like as a benefit. In addition, the game apparatus 1 may make winning with a predetermined game target a necessary condition for acquiring a predetermined item or a race participation right.

  In game device 1, the time for betting medals for each race, ie, the time for purchasing a betting ticket in the game, the time for which the race will be held, and the time for displaying the race results are secured. Be done. The player can predict the winning horse for each race and can freely buy a betting ticket. The betting ticket is purchased by betting medals, and if the purchased betting ticket matches the result of the race, medals corresponding to the bet number of medals and odds are paid out as a payout. In game device 1, four types of voting methods are prepared: single win, horse racing, horse single, and wide, and the player predicts a racehorse character to be a winning horse using any of the voting methods. , Bet on the racehorse character.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, the player can acquire a specific medal according to the race result of the race stage and the like. The specific medal is, for example, a medal to which items or game elements available in the game are added by having a predetermined number of cards or a predetermined type of cards. This medal is also called "item medal". Note that there may be multiple types of item medals. Then, by preparing predetermined types of item medals, items and game elements available in the game may be added. Further, although the acquisition condition of the item medal can be set arbitrarily, for example, it may be set as an acquisition condition that a predetermined result (play result) is obtained with a premium horse.

  For example, the game device 1 gives an item medal to the player by associating and storing the player ID of the player who satisfied the item medal acquisition condition and the information on the item medal given to the player. Thus, the player can obtain an item medal according to the race result of the race stage.

  The game apparatus 1 adds additional game elements such as a new race, a racehorse, a training facility, a trainer, a training, and the like to a player who has acquired a predetermined item medal (a predetermined number or a predetermined number of item medals). Make available. For example, with respect to the player who has acquired the predetermined item medal, the game apparatus 1 lifts the ban on the race that can earn a large prize, the ban on the ranch that can buy a large horse, and the ban on the training facility that allows special training. Perform bans on trainers with special training skills.

  The situation where the additional game element becomes available by the acquisition of the item medal can be confirmed by a predetermined game screen. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the game screen. For example, in the game screen G30 shown in FIG. 11, the acquired item medal M is displayed in association with each race set as one of the opening conditions. In addition, it may be displayed in association with the type of horse that is opened for a ban other than the race, a training facility, a trainer and the like. The game apparatus 1 displays the game screen G30 of the player playing at the station 20 on the display 21 of the station 20.

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The competition game progression unit 110 of the game device 1 of the present embodiment repeatedly executes a plurality of types of races. Further, based on predetermined schedule information recorded in the storage unit of the game apparatus 1, any one of the plurality of types of races is selected as a target race of the event game in the first period. Here, the plurality of types of races repeatedly executed in the game apparatus 1 may be races held in a real racetrack, and in this case, the schedule information is information indicating the day of the race held in reality. May be In addition, the game device 1 repeatedly executes the target race in the first period, and gives points based on the race result to the game target that has participated in the target race by the player's participation registration operation. In addition, at the end of the first period, each game object has the authority to participate in the target race to be executed in the second period after the first period based on the point provision status of each game object. Grant to The game device 1 executes the target race based on the parameters of each game target to which the right to participate in the target race in the second period is given. The target race in the second period does not require the player's participation registration operation, and is automatically executed based on each game target having the participation authority. Also, the game device 1 generates ranking information based on the result of the target race in the second period, and displays the generated ranking information on the display unit (display unit 6 or display 21). When the second period ends, the game apparatus 1 sets one race from the plurality of types of races as a target race of the event game in the third period corresponding to the first period, based on the schedule information. Choose different different races. Hereinafter, description will be made using a specific example.

  On the race stage of the game apparatus 1, races having the same name as a plurality of races held at a real racetrack are repeatedly held. In addition, regarding a week (an example of a first period) immediately before a specific race is held at a real racetrack, an event game focused on the specific race is also executed in the game apparatus 1. Specifically, a particular race repeatedly executed by the game apparatus 1 in the immediately preceding week is regarded as a qualifier, and the game apparatus is considered on the day (an example of the second period) when the specific race is held at a real racetrack. Execute an event game in which the specific race executed in 1 is regarded as the final. For example, if the day on which a specific race is held at a real racetrack is Sunday, the qualifying period (an example of the first period) is from Monday to Saturday before that. If you get top results (one example of the race result) in a specific race during the qualifying period, you will be able to participate in the final, and the final ranking will be decided by the result of the specific race on the day of the final. Thus, for example, an event game is held in which the qualifying and the final are performed for each race held on the weekend to determine the ranking. The event game is basically executed on a weekly basis, and a race different on a weekly basis is set as the specific race.

  For example, if the final race A is held on Sunday of December 27, the qualifying period of the race A is from Monday of December 21 to Saturday of December 26. During the qualifying period, a plurality of races are sequentially held in accordance with a predetermined cycle, but if race A is held therein, the race is also executed as a preliminary race for the finals. Race A may be differentiated from other races and held only in a specific time zone during the qualifying period. The game device 1 gives points according to the order of arrival of the qualifying race to the racehorses run by the player's entry registration operation in the preliminary race, and the racehorse for which the predetermined number of points has been acquired, goes to the final Give the right to participate in At the final day of the final, the game device 1 automatically registers the race horse A who has been authorized to participate in the final race for race A, and determines the order of arrival of race A based on the parameters of each race horse at that time. decide. Then, the game device 1 generates a ranking display screen of the race A according to the order of arrival of the race A performed on the final day, and displays it on the display unit 6 (center screen) and the display 21.

  As described above, in the event game, the ranking is determined for each race performed on a weekly basis, so that the player trains a horse suitable for each race. For example, the player trains a horse of short distance type for the "1200 m grass (short distance)" race, fosters a horse of the short distance type for the "Dart 1600 m" race, a middle distance type for the "dart 1600 m" race, The race is aimed at long-distance horses. In other words, it is necessary to breed horses of different characteristics on a weekly basis. In addition, it is possible to cultivate premium horses for races where you want to earn a large amount of rewards, and to train regular horses otherwise.

  In the year-round rankings, players who hold a lot of medals tend to be higher, but with this victory chance, by limiting them to one week, the production and development of horses specialized for specific races By doing so, it is possible to increase the possibility that various players will be ranked high.

Fourth Embodiment
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The competition game progression unit 110 of the game device 1 of the present embodiment executes a race and executes a predetermined event. For example, in the race, the game apparatus 1 executes a predetermined event in addition to the race. Here, the predetermined event is, for example, an event related to a jackpot game. For example, the game apparatus 1 executes a lottery whether or not to associate a predetermined item corresponding to a predetermined event with any game target participating in a race. Then, the game device 1 associates the predetermined item with the player, on condition that the game target to which the predetermined item is associated by the lottery becomes the predetermined race result in the race. That is, the player can acquire one predetermined item. The predetermined race result is, for example, that the game target with which the predetermined item is associated becomes one in the race. A player who has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, seven times) can obtain a predetermined number of items (for example, seven). The game device 1 executes a predetermined event on a player who has acquired a predetermined number (for example, seven) of predetermined items. A plurality of predetermined items corresponding to a predetermined event may be present. For the game target, any one of a plurality of predetermined items is selected and associated. Further, the amount of game reward in a predetermined event may change according to the type of a predetermined item. Hereinafter, description will be made using a specific example.

  On the race stage of the game device 1, a jackpot game (an example of a predetermined event) is also executed while the player plays a horse racing game. For example, it is possible to improve the bet on the jackpot game by performing the additional lottery at the time of betting ticket for the horse racing game. Thus, in the present embodiment, it is possible to add an expectation, an interest, an excitement, and the like of a medal game to a voting operation for voting a betting ticket.

  In the betting reception time of the race stage, whether or not the game apparatus 1 associates a jackpot step (an example of a predetermined item) with any of the racehorses participating in the race every time the player votes the betting ticket Run the lottery. The probability that a jackpot step is awarded to any horse may vary depending on the number of bets. In addition, which horse the jackpot step is associated with may be determined based on the odds of the target race, or may be determined randomly. When a horse with a jackpot step associated with it is one in the race, the player's jackpot step is incremented by one. When the player wins seven jackpot steps, a jackpot game is started.

  FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of a betting screen for a betting ticket. On a bet screen G40 shown in the figure, information on racehorses to run, odds information, and the like are displayed. The bet screen G40 is displayed on the display 21 of the station 20 shown in FIG. Here, information on horse names, gender, age, etc., information on names of riders, information on race predictions, information on odds such as single wins, horse races, wide, etc. are displayed. Further, in the illustrated example, the betting operation of the betting ticket indicates that the jackpot step is associated with the horse of horse number “2” and the jackpot step is associated with the horse of horse number “2”. The jackpot step mark F40 is displayed.

  There are several types of jackpot steps associated with a racehorse, such as green (normal), copper, silver, gold, rainbow jackpot steps. For a racehorse, one of a plurality of jackpot steps is selected and associated. In addition, the amount of reward for the jackpot game to be executed when seven jackpot steps are acquired changes in accordance with the type of jackpot step. For example, the medal value per jackpot step is set to level up in the range of about 70 to 1500 medals in the order of green (normal), copper, silver, gold, and rainbow (for example, rainbow × 7 is 10000 sheets). Also, a jackpot step may be associated with a plurality of horses, for example, the number of the horse in which the jackpot step mark F40 is displayed is increased up to three. Also, the value of the jackpot step associated with a particular racehorse may be leveled up by the additional bet.

  When one horse with an associated jackpot step in the race is reached, the player can acquire one jackpot step. It should be noted that the player's buy target (bet destination) is not linked to the jackpot step acquisition. For example, even if a player's bet ticket is not hit (or won), there may be a jackpot step.

  When the player has acquired seven jackpot steps, the game apparatus 1 starts the “jackpot game” of that player. FIG. 13 is a view showing an example of the screen of the jackpot game. On the screen G50 of the illustrated jackpot game, a bingo sheet F50 of 3 squares × 3 squares is displayed on a part of the screen corresponding to the bet screen G40 shown in FIG. Of the 3 squares × 3 squares, 8 frames except for the middle one correspond to the 8 frames colored by the running horse, and the colors of the 8 frames are randomly arranged in 8 squares. Further, the number of medals for jackpot reward and the number of bonus medals for each line are determined based on the medal value corresponding to the colors of seven jackpot steps acquired by the player at each station 20, and the game screen is displayed. Is displayed.

  When the squares of the bingo sheet are open with the frame color of the horse that has reached 1 to 3 in each of the 3 races since the start of the jackpot game, bingo is established when one or more lines are aligned. FIG. 14 is a view showing an example of a bingo screen displayed when a bingo is established, which is displayed overlapping each screen of FIG. 12 or 13 or from each screen of FIG. 12 or 13 It is switched and displayed. In the illustrated bingo screen G60, information indicating that a bingo has been established, the number of lines of the established bingo, and information on a running horse frame corresponding to the bingo that has become a bingo are displayed.

  For example, when the total number of lines in which the bingo is established is from 1 to 6 lines, the bonus medal is obtained, and when all the 8 lines are bingo, the jackpot is obtained. It should be noted that a jackpot step may be given to the player according to the earned reward (payout) as a rescue process when the jackpot is not won. Specifically, the less the bingo line is established, the more valuable or more jackpot steps are awarded to the player. For example, if one line is not aligned, the player is given two silver jackpot steps and one copper jackpot step to the player, and if six lines are aligned, only one green jackpot step is given to the player Do.

  The game device 1 notifies that it is a target race of a jackpot in three races after the start of the jackpot game. In addition, the game device 1 produces the jackpot game, the progress, the acquisition, and the like by the display on the display unit 6 (center screen). For example, the game apparatus 1 displays special frames and the like in three races after the jackpot game starts. Further, the game device 1 performs a flashy effect in the case of jackpot acquisition (see the fifth embodiment as an example of the effect).

  In the jackpot according to the present embodiment, for example, the number of medals paid out in the jackpot is linked to seven jackpot steps acquired for each station 20. That is, when a jackpot is established at a certain station 20, the number of medals is paid out based on the medal value of the seven jackpot steps acquired at that station 20.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the jackpot game is progressed in parallel with the betting on the betting ticket on the race stage, the interest of the game can be enhanced. For example, even if the betting ticket does not hit, since there is a chance to obtain the medal, even if the player's betting ticket does not hit easily, it is possible to promote the continuation of the play.

  The jackpot game according to the present embodiment is not limited to the medal game in the arcade game machine, but may be applied to a game application downloaded and executed on a portable terminal such as a smart phone or the like from the game server The present invention may be applied to a browser type game provided to the device, or may be applied to a game played on a home-use dedicated game machine.

Fifth Embodiment
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
When a predetermined game condition is established, the competition game proceeding unit 110 of the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment gives a game reward to the player who holds the game condition, and performs an effect of giving the game reward. When the player is in the process of additional lottery for the other players. Here, the effect of giving the game reward is also used as part of the effect of the additional lottery. A player who satisfies the predetermined game condition can also participate in the additional lottery by satisfying the predetermined participation condition. The predetermined game condition corresponds to, for example, a jackpot acquisition condition in the jackpot game described in the fourth embodiment. Further, the predetermined participation condition is, for example, performing an operation of adding all or part of the game reward due to the establishment of the predetermined game condition to the additional lottery reward. Hereinafter, description will be made using a specific example.

  In the race stage of the game apparatus 1, for example, when a player who has acquired the jackpot of the fourth embodiment goes out, an effect (an example of an effect for giving a game reward) for blessing the player is performed. When a player who has acquired the jackpot comes out, the game apparatus 1 uses "Blessing as an effect to be blessed using the display 6 (center screen), the field 2, the lighting device 7, music (output from the speaker 5), etc. Perform "Parade". In the Blessed Parade, for example, one minute, various vehicles travel around the field 2 in various variations.

  However, it is only the person who is pleased with such a blessing parade, and other players have not been welcomed by not being interested but also interrupting the game. Therefore, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment combines the orbit of the car of the blessing effect and the illumination of each station 20 in the blessing parade, and a bonus lottery for players other than the jackpot winner (addition Execute an example lottery). A target participant in the bonus lottery is, for example, a player who has played the horse racing game at a predetermined level or more (for example, a bet of a predetermined number or more). Here, as the illumination of each station 20, for example, a light emitting unit (not shown) such as an LED device provided in each station 20 is used.

  Specifically, the game apparatus 1 displays a call for starting a bonus lottery as an additional chance, an explanation of the rule thereof, and the like on the display unit 6 (center screen) or the display 21 of each station 20 in accordance with the blessing effect of the blessed parade While displaying, the game is played through the speaker 5 (for example, "bonus chance!" Etc.). Next, the game apparatus 1 creates a huge roulette lottery machine as a whole by providing a time lag and flashing so that the lights of each station 20 are lit one by one in order. Each player sees lights illuminated in turn at each station 20 while watching the jackpot blessed parade. In addition, the game apparatus 1 may be controlled to exert an effect according to the lighting of the illumination from the speakers of each station so as to give a sense of reality. Then, the game apparatus 1 assigns a bonus to the player of the station 20 whose illumination has been turned on at the moment when the leading car reaches the goal line at the end of the blessing parade as the winner of this bonus lottery and gives a bonus Do. In addition, when lighting the illumination of each station 20 in order, the game device 1 may be made to enliven effects by gradually delaying the timing to light in order. In the bonus drawing, if there are empty stations, the bonus drawing may be performed including the empty stations, or the bonus drawing may be performed excluding the empty stations. .

  In the bonus lottery, the bonus fund acquired by the winner may be an amount obtained by accumulating a part of the bet on the base game of each player. In addition to the accumulated amount, a part of the jackpot winning prize may be used as a bonus source based on the operation of the player who has won the jackpot. When the player who has acquired the jackpot has performed an operation to draw out the additional resources, the player himself who has acquired the jackpot may also be able to participate in the bonus lottery (an example of a predetermined participation condition for the additional lottery).

  Furthermore, the bet for participating in the bonus lottery from each player may be used as a source of reward for the bonus lottery. In addition, a special item may be given to the player who has missed the bonus lottery. The winners of the bonus lottery may have bonus times that allow them to obtain special game modes, special game items, etc., as well as medal payouts.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game apparatus 1 executes a bonus lottery for players other than the player who has won the jackpot in the blessing parade. As a result, the game apparatus 1 can give the player other than the jackpot winner a sense of expectation, interest, excitement, and a play with a special feeling that can be used only during the blessing of the jackpot. It can be added. In addition, since the game apparatus 1 uses lighting and sound output of the game apparatus 1 for producing the bonus lottery of the blessing parade, it is also possible to simultaneously advance a game such as a foster game on the game screen. Therefore, the game apparatus 1 has an advantage that the player can continue playing without interrupting the play of the game such as the breeding game even if the bonus lottery is executed. Therefore, for the store where the game apparatus 1 is installed, there is an advantage that it is a bonus lottery that is generated at any time, and there is no need to provide a special lottery standby.

  In addition, as a game system including the game device 1, a plurality of game devices in the store may be linked to perform a bonus lottery. For example, the game system may associate a plurality of game devices 1 or a plurality of various game devices as one giant roulette lottery machine. In this case, the game device to be cooperated with may be any game device of the lottery source game. For example, the game system may select game devices other than the target game device and draw lots at the same time. As an example, the game system may perform a lottery in common with game devices of the same genre, such as the same horse racing game. In addition to the horse racing game, the above-mentioned game system may draw lottery by turning on lighting of illuminations like roulette in the whole other game device of the floor of the store using the lottery mechanism of a certain target model .

  When various game devices are linked, an in-store server device communicatively connected to each game device in the store may control each in-store game device, and one game device in the store is It may be a master to control each game device, or a server device outside the store (for example, the center server 50) may control each game device in each store.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the bonus lottery game described above is added to the blessing parade, the jackpot game can be enjoyed in the entire chassis.

  In addition, the bonus lottery according to the present embodiment is not limited to the medal game in the arcade game machine, and may be applied to a game application downloaded and executed to a portable terminal such as a smartphone or the like, from the game server The present invention may be applied to a browser type game provided to the above, or may be applied to a game played on a home-use dedicated game machine. For example, in addition to the game device in the store, a smartphone of a person in the store may be added to the device at the time of performing this bonus lottery. In addition, the bonus drawing may be performed by linking the smartphones participating in this game.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes design and the like within the scope of the present invention. For example, each configuration described in the above first to fifth embodiments can be arbitrarily combined.

  The magnetic card described in the first embodiment may be an IC card on which an IC chip is mounted. For example, in the IC card, identification information (card ID) capable of identifying the IC card is recorded, and the player ID and player data of the player who is the owner of the IC card are associated with the card ID It may be stored in the server 50.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the horse racing game has been described as an example, but each process of this embodiment can be applied to various games other than the horse racing game, and can also be applied to a racing game, a sports game, etc. is there. The present invention can also be applied to a game that progresses in cooperation with other characters, a game that progresses with only a single character, and the like, instead of competing with other characters. Besides the auction game, there are various games including a stage for changing the parameter of each character in the game and a stage for producing a predetermined result based on the character for which the parameter is changed, and the contents of the present invention may be applied. Can.

  In addition, a program for realizing at least a part of the functions of the game apparatus 1 described above is recorded in a computer readable recording medium, and the computer system reads the program recorded in the recording medium and executes it. The processing as the game apparatus 1 may be performed by the above. Here, "to read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system" includes installing the program on the computer system. The “computer system” mentioned here includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. Also, the “computer system” may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including communication lines such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated lines. The term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a storage medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a portable medium such as a ROM or a CD-ROM, or a hard disk built in a computer system. As described above, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. The recording medium also includes a recording medium provided internally or externally accessible from the distribution server for distributing the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program executable in the terminal device. That is, the format stored in the distribution server does not matter as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed by the terminal device. Note that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts, and the configuration may be such that the terminal device integrates after being downloaded at different timings, or the distribution server that distributes each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory (RAM) in a computer system serving as a server or a client when the program is transmitted via a network. We shall include things. Further, the program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

[Supplementary note]
From the above description, the present invention is grasped as follows, for example.

  (Supplementary Note 1) The game device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a gaming value determining unit that determines an amount of gaming value required for a predetermined game operation in the first stage, and a game reward amount in the second stage. And a reward amount determination unit that determines differently according to the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation in the first stage. The game value determination unit 107 described in the above embodiment is an example of the game value determination unit. Moreover, the amount determination part 112 of rewards as described in the said embodiment is mentioned as an example of the amount determination part of rewards.

  According to the configuration of the supplementary note 1, the game device consumes the game value and the game fee because the game reward amount in the second stage differs according to the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation in the first stage. It is possible to provide a game in which the aspect of granting of and is diversified.

  (Supplementary Note 2) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein in the first stage, the game value required for the predetermined game operation determined by the reward amount determination unit A parameter change unit that changes a parameter of a predetermined game target in response to acceptance of an amount; and a game using the predetermined game target whose parameter has been changed by the parameter change unit in the second stage And a reward granting unit for granting the game reward amount determined by the reward amount determination unit according to the result. The parameter changing unit 109 described in the above embodiment can be given as an example of the parameter changing unit. Moreover, the reward provision part 113 as described in the said embodiment is mentioned as an example of a reward provision part.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note 2, the game device provides a game using a predetermined game target in each of the first stage and the second stage, thereby providing the game device with respect to the predetermined game target in each stage. It is possible to provide a game in which aspects of consumption of gaming value and provision of game reward are diversified through the game operation.

  (Supplementary Note 3) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to Supplementary Note 2, wherein the reward giving unit is configured to change the parameter by the parameter changing unit in the second stage. The game reward amount determined by the reward amount determination unit is awarded according to the game result of competing the game object of and the other game objects based on the respective parameters.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note 3, the game apparatus consumes gaming value and changes the predetermined game target parameter, and the race between the predetermined game target whose parameter has been changed and the other game target. By providing the second stage to be played, it is possible to provide a game in which aspects of consumption of gaming value and provision of game reward are diversified.

  (Supplementary Note 4) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to Supplementary Note 2 or Supplementary Note 3, wherein at least one of the plurality of types of game objects having different amounts of game value required for the predetermined game operation A selection unit for selecting a predetermined game object, and the game value determination unit determines the selected game object according to the type of the predetermined game object selected by the selection unit; Determine the amount of gaming value required for a given game operation. The horse selection unit 106 described in the above embodiment can be given as an example of the selection unit.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note 4, the game apparatus is able to select the game target from among a plurality of types of game targets which differ in the amount of game value required for a predetermined game operation. Can provide game objects.

  (Supplementary Note 5) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to Supplementary note 4, wherein the reward amount determination unit is configured to select the predetermined game target selected by the selection unit. Determine the amount of game reward on stage 2.

  According to the configuration of the fifth aspect, the game apparatus is configured to select the predetermined game target according to the type of the predetermined game target selected from among the plurality of types of game targets having different amounts of game value required for the predetermined game operation. Since the amount of game reward at the second stage is determined, it is possible to provide a game in which aspects of consumption of game value and provision of game reward are diversified.

  (Supplementary Note 6) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game apparatus according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 5, wherein the reward amount determining unit determines the predetermined game operation in the first stage. It is determined that the game reward amount in the second stage becomes larger in accordance with the increase in the required game value.

  According to the configuration of Supplementary Note 6, since the game device has a higher prize as the game target has a larger amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation, the player who desires high risk / high return and the player who desires low risk / low return It can be adapted to each play preference.

  (Supplementary Note 7) Further, an aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game apparatus according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6.

  (Supplementary Note 8) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of determining an amount of game value required for a predetermined game operation in the first stage, and a game reward amount in the second stage on a computer. And a step of determining to differ according to the amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation in the stage of.

  (Supplementary Note 9) Further, one aspect of the present invention is a control method of a game apparatus, which comprises: determining an amount of game value required for a predetermined game operation in a first stage; and a game reward in a second stage Determining an amount differently depending on an amount of game value required for the predetermined game operation in the first stage.

1 Game Device, 2 Fields, 3 Baba, 4 Model Horses, 5 Speakers, 6 Displays, 7 Lighting Devices, 10 Main Control, 11 SRAM, 12 Flash Memory, 13
ROM, 14 communication devices, 15 field control devices, 16 lighting control devices, 17 acoustic control devices, 20 stations, 21 displays, 22 touch panels, 23 medal insertion units, 24 medal payout openings, 25 magnetic card insertion ports, 26 station control Part, 27 medal management device, 28 RAM, 29 magnetic data reading device, 30 magnetic data writing device, 31 station control device, 50 center server, 101 game value storage unit, 102 parameter storage unit, 103 game rate storage unit, 104 Operation reception unit, 105 bet amount count unit, 106 horse selection unit, 107 game value determination unit, 108 breeding game progress unit, 109 parameter change unit, 110 competition game progress unit, 111 wins and losses (arrival order) determination unit, 112 reward amount Decision part, 113 reward part

Claims (1)

A game value determination unit that determines an amount of game value required for a predetermined game operation in the first stage;
A reward amount determination unit which determines the game reward amount in the second stage differently depending on the amount of gaming value required for the predetermined game operation in the first stage;
A game device comprising

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