JP3337170B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine which continues a game if a predetermined standard is satisfied even after the video game in an arcade game machine or a video game machine is completed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the diversification and gorgeousness of television games, the popularity of television games has become widespread. In particular, it has become possible to complicate simple image processing and BGM, and the realism of the game has been significantly increased.
Devices that allow users to enjoy this video game can be broadly classified into two types: arcade game machines at game centers and the like, and home video game machines. In the past, home video game machines were somewhat inferior to arcade game machines in terms of image processing and the like, but recently,
With the improvement of the installed CPU, almost the same game software as the arcade game machine can be used. However, since a home video game machine uses a home television, the power of a large screen cannot be enjoyed unless the television is large. Further, it is necessary to suppress the volume so as not to disturb other people in the home. In comparison,
An arcade game machine at a game center has a large screen because there is room in space, and it is possible to enjoy a game on a huge screen by a projector. Further, the volume of the BGM can be extremely increased without worrying about the surroundings. Therefore, an arcade game machine has an advantage that a more powerful game can be enjoyed than at home.

[0003]

However, the conventional example of the above-mentioned arcade game machine has the following problems. That is, the home video game machine has the advantage that the user can enjoy the game whenever he wants, and no matter how many times he or she plays, no more than the initial investment when purchasing the video game machine and the game software. One of the problems of being hooked on games at arcades is that they inject large amounts of money without knowing it. In particular, when a player plays the game for the first time, the game often ends quickly. If the player is a game enthusiast, he will have to spend a considerable amount of money to get some progress. Also, if the player has little interest in the game, the game that ends immediately cannot be attractive. To cope with this, if the game is made easier, it will not be very interesting for advanced players.

[0004] The present invention has been proposed to solve the problems of the prior art as described above.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that gives a free continuation of the game at the end of the game without losing interest in the game.

[0005]

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine provided with a game machine having a timer for measuring time by operating the game machine. Play time storage means for storing a play time from the start to end of the game, a probability determination means connected to the play time storage means and determining a probability of continuing the game based on the play time; and Means for transmitting a game continuation command to the game machine based on the probability determined by the probability determining means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the game machine according to the first aspect, the game device is connected to the probability determining means and the continuation command transmitting means, and executes a lottery based on the probability determined by the probability determining means. It is characterized in that a lottery executing means is provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game machine according to the second aspect, the lottery execution means includes: a lottery storage means storing at least one lottery data; and a lottery data of the lottery storage means. And a lottery selecting means for selecting which lottery data is to be executed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the game machine according to the third aspect, the game machine is an arcade game machine or a video game machine, and the lottery data is a video game program. .

[0009]

The operation of the present invention having the above configuration is as follows. That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game is started by the player operating the game machine, and the game is ended by failing the operation. Then, the play time from the start to the end of the game is measured by the timer of the game machine and stored in the play time storage means. The probability determining means determines the probability of continuing the game based on the play time stored in the play time storage means. In the continuation signal transmitting means, a continuation signal of the game is transmitted to the game machine based on the probability determined by the probability determining means.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, whether or not to issue a continuation signal is determined by the result of the lottery executed by the lottery executing means, so that the interest of the game increases.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a desired lottery type can be selected by the lottery selecting means from among the lotteries stored in the lottery storing means, so that the interest of the game increases.

The invention described in claim 4 can be easily enjoyed because it can be realized on a television screen as a television game.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a game machine according to the present invention is applied to an arcade game machine will be specifically described with reference to the drawings as an embodiment. The present device is realized on a computer of an arcade game machine, and each function of the present device is realized by operating the computer according to a predetermined procedure expressed in a program format. Therefore,
Hereinafter, the present device will be described assuming a virtual circuit block having each function of the present device.

(1) Configuration of the Embodiment The configuration of the embodiment corresponding to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention will be described below. The timer described in claim 1 is a timer clock which is desired to be built in the computer of the arcade game machine. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, a probability determining means 2 for determining a probability of continuing the game is connected to a play time recording means 1 for recording a time from the start of playing the game to the end of the game. In addition, a lottery storage unit 3 that stores a lottery program such as a round lottery 3a, a card turn 3b, and a roulette 3c is connected to the lottery selection unit 4. The lottery programs stored in the lottery storage means are set so as to win with different degrees of probability. For example, it is set so that the odd lottery 3a has a probability of 1/10, the card turning 3b has a probability of 1/20, and the roulette 3c has a probability of 1/40. And the lottery selecting means 4
Has a configuration in which the probability determining means 2 is connected, and the winning is selected based on the probability determined by the probability determining means 2. Further, the lottery selecting means 4 is connected to a continuation command transmitting means 5 for issuing a continuation command of the game according to the result of the lottery.

(2) Operation of the Embodiment The operation of the embodiment having the above configuration will be described below with reference to the flowchart showing the processing procedure.
That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the game is started by the player putting coins or the like into the arcade game machine and operating the start button (step 6), and the player fails the game and ends the game (step 6). Step 7). Then, the time from the start to the end of the game (hereinafter referred to as play time) is stored in the play time storage means 1 (step 8). Then, according to the play time stored in the play time storage means 1, the probability of continuing the game is determined by the probability determining means 2 (step 9). This is because, for example, when it is desired to set such that the shorter the play time is, the higher the probability of the continuation is, if the play time is within 10 seconds, the probability of the continuation is 1 /
10; 1/20 if within 30 seconds; 1/40 if within 1 minute; 1 if within 3 minutes
/ 60 is set to be 1/60 in the case of 3 minutes or more.

Next, a lottery program corresponding to the probability determined by the probability determining means 2 is selected by the lottery selecting means 4 from the lottery storage means 3 (step 10). For example, if the play time is 10 seconds, the probability is 1 /
It is determined to be 10, and a lottery 3a, which is a lottery program corresponding to the probability of 1/10, is selected. The selected lottery program is developed on the screen of the television like the game program, and can be operated by the game controller. For example, when the character selection 3a is selected, a screen of the character selection 3a is displayed as shown in FIG. 3, and a cursor such as a finger or the like is moved to select a line. You can choose. In other words, when the cursor is moved to the start point of the desired line by moving the cursor with the move button of the controller, and the start button is pressed, the lottery automatically proceeds as shown in FIG. 1
1). If the play time is different, a different winning program is executed. That is, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B in the case of turning over a card, and as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B in the case of roulette, another winning program is executed. You.

In the case of a winning, the continuation command transmitting means 5
, A continuation command is sent to the game machine, so that the player can enjoy the game again for free (step 12). Therefore, if the lottery is a hit, step 6
The subsequent steps are repeated. Also, if the lottery is lost,
No continuation command is issued from the continuation command transmission means 5, and the game is ended as it is.

(3) Effects of the embodiment The effects of the above embodiment are as follows. That is, even after the game is over, there is a chance to continue with a certain probability, so that even a player who is not yet experienced in the game has little disappointment and can keep interest in the game. In addition, it is hard to give a sense of loss financially.

Since the continuation of the game is determined by the lottery developed on the television screen, and the player has the right to start the lottery reserved, the game becomes more interesting.

(4) Other Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and the setting of each section can be changed as appropriate. That is, the setting of the probability of continuation, the type of lottery, the probability of winning, and the like in this embodiment are free. For example, the initial registration performed in a normal arcade game machine may be performed before the start of the game, and the winning may be performed using the initial registration. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, initial registration is performed by selecting two desired characters from a character table displayed on the screen before the game starts. After the game is over, as shown in FIG.
The character display screen of the frame is displayed, and a roulette in which characters are sequentially replaced in each frame starts. Next, by the player operating the controller,
Alternatively, this roulette is automatically stopped, and characters are displayed one by one in each frame as shown in FIG. At this time, if the displayed character matches the character registered before the start of the game, it is determined that the character is a hit. According to such a lottery program, if the number of characters replaced at the time of roulette is set to be changed in accordance with the probability determined by the probability determining means, it is possible to configure an appropriate probability lottery.

An embodiment in which the lottery storage means 3 and the lottery selecting means 4 in this embodiment are not provided is also conceivable. That is, if it is determined whether or not to issue the continuation command from the continuation command transmission means 5 according to the probability determined by the probability determination means 2, it is possible for the player to determine whether or not the game machine is automatically continued. You will make a decision. Furthermore, the game machine of the present invention does not need to be limited to an arcade game machine, but can be applied to a home video game machine. If a predetermined circuit is connected to a game machine having a timer, the present invention can be applied to other game machines.

[0022]

According to the present invention as described above, by providing the probability determining means for determining the probability of continuing the game play, the game can be played free of charge at the end of the game play without losing interest in the game. A game machine that provides a continuation opportunity can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a start of an amida lottery in a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an end of an amami lottery in a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a start time (a) and an end time (b) of card turning in the game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a start (a) and an end (b) of roulette in the game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an initial registration screen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an initial roulette start screen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an initial roulette end screen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Play time storage means 2 ... Probability determination means 3 ... Lottery storage means 3a ...

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A game machine having a timer for measuring time, a play time storage means for storing a play time from a start time to an end time of a game performed by operating the game machine; A probability determining means connected to time storage means for determining a probability of continuing the game based on the play time; and a game continuation command connected to the probability determining means and based on the probability determined by the probability determining means. And a continuation command transmitting means for transmitting a command to the game machine. 2. A lottery executing means connected to the probability determining means and the continuation command transmitting means, and performing a lottery based on the probability determined by the probability determining means. Game console. 3. The lottery execution means includes: a lottery storage means storing at least one lottery data; and a lottery selection means for selecting which lottery data to execute among the lottery data of the lottery storage means. The game machine according to claim 2, comprising: 4. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein said game machine is an arcade game machine or a video game machine, and said lottery data is a video game program.