JP3929796B2 - RPG medal game machine and program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an RPG medal game machine that provides a role playing game (RPG) to a player, and a program used in the RPG medal game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Today, games produced in Japan and supplied as video games and arcade games combine state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies, and advanced graphic display technologies for displaying characters, backgrounds, etc. It is highly regarded not only in Japan but all over the world as a comprehensive technology and integrated industry of technology and culture that combines advanced cultural thinking methods such as story development. Note that a video game refers to a game played on a home game machine or a portable game machine, and an arcade game refers to a game played on an arcade game machine installed in a game arcade (so-called game center). .
[0003]
Such games are now in a wide variety, and specific examples of these games include, for example, those that display various races such as horse racing and car races, ball games such as soccer and baseball, etc. Those that display sports in a simulated manner, those that acquire items placed on the map while the character moves freely within the prescribed area, professional wrestling, boxing, sumo, judo, kendo, etc. A battle game that fights using swords and traps.
[0004]
In particular, among games supplied as video games, role-playing games have been strongly supported. This role-playing game is a game in which a player plays the main character of a story in a story developed on a TV screen or the like and grows through various experiences. is there. In such a role-playing game, a player, for example, plays the prince of a certain country, collects treasure in a cave, and extinguishes monsters, and then grows the prince until the final In particular, the goal of rescuing a princess who was trapped by a bad wizard is achieved.
[0005]
In this way, in a role-playing game, a player can share various experiences with the hero who exists in the virtual world, and the process of the hero's growth through experience is as if the player himself Because you can enjoy it as if you are growing up, you can very easily empathize with the main character of the story. In addition, role-playing games usually require several hours to several tens of hours to achieve the final goal, so some players are immersed in the game for a long time while being immersed in the story that is being developed. Many.
From this point of view, it can be said that the role playing game is different from games of other genres such as an action game, a shooting game, and a puzzle game.
[0006]
On the other hand, games supplied as arcade games include, for example, music games that actually dance according to the rhythm, play musical instruments, and games that allow you to enjoy flying airplanes on a cockpit. There are many things that have been elaborated, and some games have become so popular. On the other hand, the medal game that has been widely used in the past is also popular among games provided as arcade games. Such a medal game is a game that can be started by a player purchasing a plurality of medals from a medal issuing machine and inserting the medals into the medal game machine. If it wins, a predetermined number of medals will be paid out. Therefore, a player who has obtained a large number of medals can continue to enjoy the game without purchasing new medals.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, the above-described medal game is provided as a casino game (such as a roulette game or a card game) or a horse racing game because of the nature of the medal game in which a medal is inserted into a medal game machine. Even if a new game appears, it is difficult for a player to feel novelty or unexpectedness. For this reason, it is difficult to secure a new player, and it is extremely rare to become a social epidemic.
[0008]
Therefore, recently, it has been considered to provide a role playing game with a medal game machine. When a role-playing game is provided by a medal game machine, the role-playing game can be enjoyed at the amusement hall, and unlike a video game, players can easily compare the strengths of the main characters they have grown. Providing a new medal game machine that emphasizes the skills of players who are rare in current medal game machines because it is possible to have fun and to make each grown hero fight in the same virtual world can do.
[0009]
Further, when a role playing game is provided in a medal game machine, for example, a medal used in a medal game machine is given a value in a role playing game (for example, a value as a currency in a virtual world), While the playing game is in progress, the number of medals can be increased or decreased and medals can be inserted into the medal game machine.
In this case, for example, when the player needs 60 medals when purchasing a weapon to be equipped with the main character of the story, the player inserts 60 medals into the medal game machine and purchases the weapon. Thus, the hero can be strengthened and the role playing game can be advantageously advanced. Further, when it is decided that five medals can be obtained by defeating the monster, the main character of the story defeats the monster so that the player can actually receive five medals.
[0010]
By doing this, you can enjoy the role playing game while feeling as if the player himself purchases weapons and becomes stronger, or extinguishes monsters and wins prizes, It is possible to provide a medal game machine with high amusement characteristics. In addition, when the number of medals possessed by the player falls below the number necessary for the progress of the game, the game cannot be continued unless a new medal is purchased with the medal issuing machine. As a result, the game arcade can also secure a predetermined profit.
[0011]
However, depending on the progress of the role playing game, there is a possibility that the player may not be able to leave the medal game machine in order to purchase a new medal. For example, in a role-playing game, when the hero is required to collect treasure in a cave within a limited time (for example, 10 minutes), the number of medals owned by the player When the number is less than the number necessary for the progress, the time elapses when the user leaves the medal game machine in order to purchase a new medal, and it becomes difficult to clear the above-described conditions. When such a situation can occur, the player must always play the game while checking the number of medals he has, so there is a problem that he can not concentrate on the role playing game and get into the game There is a risk.
[0012]
In addition, games that have been conventionally provided by medal game machines (for example, casino games, horse racing games, etc.) are usually not reflected in the next game except for the increase or decrease of medals, and each time The game is a game that ends in a relatively short time, and it is possible to take a break at a desired timing according to the player's intention. This means is not provided.
However, since the role-playing game is a game that is played for a long time as described above, it is difficult for a player to continue playing the game without a break in the middle after the game is started once. . Therefore, like the conventional medal game machine, the medal game machine providing the role playing game is not provided with a means for the player to take a break. Since it is not possible, it is expected that a problem that it becomes difficult for the player to enjoy the role-playing game easily will occur.
[0013]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an RPG medal game machine that can concentrate on a role-playing game and can enjoy the role-playing game easily. It is to provide.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention displays a selection image that prompts the user to input an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop the role-playing game for a specific period according to the number of medals or points. In addition, an RPG medal game machine is provided, which is capable of inputting an instruction to select whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period in response to the display of the selected image.
[0015]
In addition, the present invention receives an instruction to stop the role playing game, or receives an indication that the number of medals or points has become 0, and determines that the role playing game is in progress for a specific period. And when the instruction to restart the role playing game is input within the specific period, or when a medal is inserted or a point is input, the stopped role playing game is restarted. Thus, an RPG medal game machine characterized in that the role playing game can be continued is provided.
[0016]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
(1) An RPG medal game machine in which a role playing game is started by inserting a medal or inputting a point equivalent to the medal,
Point increase / decrease means for generating an increase / decrease in the number of the medals or the points during the progress of the role playing game;
Selection image display means for displaying a selection image prompting an input of an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period according to the number of medals or the points;
In response to the display of the selection image, there is provided selection instruction input means for enabling an instruction to select whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period.
[0017]
For example, the number of inserted medals is 40, the number of medals possessed by the player is 0, and the number of medals necessary for purchasing a desired weapon is 60. If the player tries to purchase the weapon in the role playing game, the number of inserted medals may be less than the required number of medals.
According to the invention of (1), in this case, a selection image that prompts an input of an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period is displayed on the display device, and the role playing game is displayed for a specific period. It is possible to input an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop the game, and the player can temporarily stop the role playing game by inputting an instruction to stop the role playing game for a specific period. . For this reason, regardless of the progress of the role playing game, it is possible to leave the medal game machine and purchase a new medal.
In this way, the player does not need to play the game while checking the medals possessed, and can concentrate on the role-playing game and sink.
[0018]
The present invention further provides the following.
(2) An RPG medal game machine in which a role playing game is started by inserting a medal or inputting a point equivalent to the medal,
Point increase / decrease means for generating an increase / decrease in the number of the medals or the points during the progress of the role playing game;
In response to input of an instruction to stop the role playing game, or in response to the number of medals or points being reduced to 0, the role playing game in progress is stopped for a specific period. Stop means to cause,
When an instruction to resume the role playing game is input within the specific period, or when the medal is inserted or the point is input, the suspended role playing game is resumed. And continuation means for enabling continuation of the role-playing game.
[0019]
According to the invention of (2), in response to the input of an instruction to stop the role playing game, or in response to the number of medals or points becoming 0, the ongoing role playing game is identified. Therefore, the player can leave the medal game machine and purchase a new medal or take a break regardless of the progress of the role playing game.
In this way, the player does not need to play the game while checking the medals possessed, and can concentrate and play the role playing game. Moreover, since a break can be taken by the player's intention, a role-playing game can be easily enjoyed.
[0020]
Furthermore, since the period during which the role playing game is stopped by an instruction input by the player is set to a specific period (for example, 5 minutes), the role playing game is interrupted after the specific period ends. It will be. Therefore, after one player has stopped the role playing game and has been away from the medal game machine for a long time, the stopped role playing game is interrupted, and the other player can play with the above medal game machine. A role playing game can be played. By doing in this way, the situation that one player has stopped the role playing game and the other player cannot play the role playing game will not occur for a long time. Thus, it is possible to secure a sufficient amount of profit on the amusement hall side.
[0021]
The present invention further provides the following.
(3) The RPG medal game machine according to (1) or (2) above,
When the number of the medals or the points is equal to or less than a predetermined number, there is provided a point notifying means for notifying the point.
[0022]
According to the invention of (3), since the player can be made aware that the number of medals or points has decreased before the number of medals or points becomes zero, There is no need to be aware of whether the number is decreasing or to play the game while confirming the number of medals possessed, and it is possible to concentrate further on the role-playing game.
[0023]
The present invention further provides the following.
(4) The RPG medal game machine stored in (1) to (3) above,
When the role-playing game is stopped for a specific period, it is provided with necessary number notifying means for notifying the number of medals or points necessary for continuing the role-playing game.
[0024]
According to the invention of (4), for example, the number of inserted medals is 40, the number of medals possessed by the player is 0, and further, in order to purchase a desired weapon. When the number of required medals is 60, when the role playing game is stopped by the player's instruction, a notification that the required number of medals is 20 is issued. Therefore, if the player purchases medals in accordance with the notified contents, the role playing game can be continued without calculating the necessary number of medals. By doing in this way, the player can enjoy a role-playing game easily without performing a troublesome act of calculating the necessary number of medals.
[0025]
The present invention further provides the following.
(5) RPG medal game machine
Game starting means for starting a role playing game by inserting a medal or inputting a point equivalent to the medal,
Points increasing / decreasing means for generating an increase / decrease in the number of the medals or the points during the progress of the role playing game,
In response to input of an instruction to stop the role playing game, or in response to the number of medals or points being reduced to 0, the role playing game in progress is stopped for a specific period. Stopping means, and
When an instruction to restart the role playing game is input within the specific period, or when the medal is inserted or the point is input, the stopped role playing game is started. A program that functions as a continuation means that enables the role-playing game to be continued.
[0026]
According to the RPG medal game machine in which the program of the invention of (5) is used, in response to the input of an instruction to stop the role playing game or the number of medals or points has become 0 Because the ongoing role-playing game is stopped for a certain period of time, the player may leave the medal game machine and purchase a new medal or take a break regardless of the progress of the role-playing game. Is possible.
In this way, the player does not need to play the game while checking the medals possessed, and can concentrate and play the role playing game. Moreover, since a break can be taken by the player's intention, a role-playing game can be easily enjoyed.
[0027]
Furthermore, since the period during which the role playing game is stopped by an instruction input by the player is set to a specific period (for example, 5 minutes), the role playing game is interrupted after the specific period ends. It will be. Therefore, after one player has stopped the role playing game and has been away from the medal game machine for a long time, the stopped role playing game is interrupted, and the other player can play with the above medal game machine. A role playing game can be played. By doing in this way, the situation that one player has stopped the role playing game and the other player cannot play the role playing game will not occur for a long time. Thus, it is possible to secure a sufficient amount of profit on the amusement hall side.
[0028]
The present invention further provides the following.
(6) RPG medal game machine,
Game starting means for starting a role playing game by inserting a medal or inputting a point equivalent to the medal,
Points increasing / decreasing means for generating an increase / decrease in the number of the medals or the points during the progress of the role playing game,
In response to input of an instruction to stop the role playing game, or in response to the number of medals or points being reduced to 0, the role playing game in progress is stopped for a specific period. And the role playing stopped when an instruction to restart the role playing game is input within the specific period, or when the medal is inserted or the point is input. A program that functions as a continuation means that allows the role playing game to be continued by resuming the game.
[0029]
According to the RPG medal game machine in which the program of the invention of (6) is used, for example, the number of inserted medals is 40 and the number of medals possessed by the player is 0, Furthermore, when the number of medals necessary for purchasing a desired weapon is 60, when a player tries to purchase the weapon in a role playing game, the number of medals inserted is required. Since the number of medals is less than the number of medals, a selection image prompting for an instruction to select whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period is displayed, and whether or not the role playing game is to be stopped for a specific period. An instruction to select can be input. At this time, the player can temporarily stop the role-playing game by inputting an instruction to stop the role-playing game for a specific period. Therefore, regardless of the progress of the role-playing game, It is possible to leave the game machine and purchase a new medal.
In this way, the player does not need to play the game while checking the medals possessed, and can concentrate on the role-playing game and sink.
[0030]
In the following description, an RPG medal game machine provided with point increasing / decreasing means, selection image display means, and selection instruction input means is also referred to as RPG medal game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention. The RPG medal game machine provided with the continuation means is also referred to as the RPG medal game machine of the second aspect of the present invention. Furthermore, unless particularly distinguishing the two, the RPG medal game machine of the first invention and the RPG medal game machine of the second invention will be described simply as the RPG medal game machine of the invention. To do.
[0031]
In addition, the RPG medal game machine of the first aspect of the present invention may further include a stop unit and a continuation unit. In this case, the RPG medal game machine of the first invention has a function as the RPG medal game machine of the second invention. On the other hand, the RPG medal game machine of the second aspect of the present invention may similarly have the function as the RPG medal game machine of the first aspect of the present invention.
As described above, the RPG medal game machine having the function as the RPG medal game machine of the first invention and the function as the RPG medal game machine of the second invention is, of course, the RPG medal game of the invention. Included in the machine.
[0032]
The program that causes the RPG medal game machine to function as the RPG medal game machine of the first invention is also referred to as the program of the first invention, and the RPG medal game machine is used as the RPG medal game machine of the second invention. The program that functions as a game machine is also referred to as a program of the second aspect of the present invention.
[0033]
[Definition of terms]
“Role-playing game (RPG)” is one of the genres of games defined by social wisdom, and the main character of a story that is developed by a player in a virtual world provided (for example, A game that plays the role of people, animals, robots, etc.) and achieves its purpose through a process of growing through various experiences. In the role playing game, the hero of a story does not necessarily have to be singular, and may be plural.
[0034]
In the following explanation, one world constituting the virtual world provided in the role playing game is also referred to as a stage, and one story constituting the story developed in the virtual world is also referred to as an event. And
For example, when the virtual world provided in the role-playing game is composed of plains, forests, towns, towers, and caves, the plains, forests, towns, towers, and caves each constitute a virtual world. It can be said that this is the world of the world.
Also, if the story developed in the virtual world is a story that the hero, the hero, rescues a princess who is trapped by a bad wizard, the relevant hero is required to obtain the weapons necessary to defeat the wizard. Exploring a cave with hidden weapons and participating in a fighting tournament hosted by the king to gain the funds needed for an adventure is one story that constitutes a story developed in a virtual world, It can be said that it is an event. A role playing game usually has a plurality of stages and events. Then, the game progresses as the protagonist challenges to adventure in the stage or challenges the event.
In the present specification, the above-described stage and event are simply referred to as a game.
[0035]
A “medal game machine” is a game machine equipped with a medal insertion slot through which medals are inserted and a medal payout opening through which medals are paid out. A medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot by a player or the like. A game machine in which a medal is paid out from the medal payout opening by a player's input operation when the game is started. It is also possible to insert medals into the medal game machine while the game is in progress.
[0036]
The “RPG medal game machine” refers to a game machine that can provide the above-mentioned role-playing game to the player among the medal game machines.
The RPG medal game machine of the present invention is provided with a memory card insertion portion into which a memory card is inserted, and inputs points stored in the memory card (history regarding points) instead of inserting the medal. It is also possible to start the game. Furthermore, it is possible to input points while the game is in progress, and it is also possible to output points to the memory card (save history relating to points to the memory card) by an input operation by a player or the like.
The RPG medal game machine of the present invention will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.
[0037]
The “medal” means a game in which the game is started on the medal game machine by being inserted into the above-described medal game machine, and generally a coin is used. The medals are different from coins that are actually distributed in society. The medals are purchased from, for example, a medal issuing machine or the like installed in a game hall. Usually, medals obtained as a result of playing a game cannot be exchanged for gold or the like.
[0038]
Note that the number of medals inserted into the RPG medal game machine of the present invention is provided in the storage medium (such as RAM) provided in the RPG medal game machine and / or in the RPG medal game machine. The point is stored in the memory card inserted in the memory card insertion unit. On the other hand, when medals are paid out by an input operation by a player or the like, the number of medals corresponding to the stored points is paid out.
[0039]
“Point” refers to information that is input to the above-described RPG medal game machine and starts a game on the RPG medal game machine, and is equivalent to the medal. For example, in the RPG medal game machine of the present invention, when the game can be started by inserting 10 medals, the memory card is used instead of inserting 10 medals. The game can be started by inputting points.
[0040]
In addition, regarding the number of medals inserted at the start of the game, the number of medals inserted during the game, etc., the storage medium (such as RAM) provided in the RPG medal game machine, and / or Alternatively, it is stored as a point on a memory card inserted in a memory card insertion portion provided in the RPG medal game machine.
[0041]
In the present invention, the increase or decrease in the number of medals or points described above occurs during the role playing game. Therefore, for example, when a monster is defeated or a treasure is obtained by giving the medal or point a value as a currency in the virtual world developed in the role playing game, the medal or point increases. On the other hand, when the main character is defeated by a monster, the increase or decrease of medals or points is associated with the story developed in the role playing game so that the medals or points decrease, and the RPG medal game with high amusement characteristics It becomes possible to provide a machine.
In the following description, a case where medals or points have value as currency in a virtual world developed in a role playing game will be described.
[0042]
In the present invention, a “memory card” is a storage medium capable of storing new data and erasing stored data, and is inserted into a memory card insertion portion provided in the RPG medal game machine. A removable storage medium that can be used. A game history of the role playing game is stored in the memory card.
Examples of the memory card include EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), OTPROM (Optical Programmable ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), flash memory (flash EEPROM), and the like. Further, it may be configured by an integrated circuit other than such a memory, for example, a microprocessor or the like.
[0043]
The memory card is issued, for example, when the medal is inserted into a card issuing machine installed in a game hall. At this time, the number of inserted medals is stored in the memory card as a point.
The memory card in which the points are stored is inserted into a memory card insertion unit provided in the RPG medal game machine, so that the points stored in the memory card are input to the RPG medal game machine. As a result, a role playing game is started on the RPG medal game machine.
[0044]
When interrupting the started role-playing game, the player saves the game history (including history regarding points) in the memory card, and then removes the memory card from the memory card insertion unit, Return to At this time, the game history is stored in the card issuing machine, and the password is output from the card issuing machine.
When restarting the interrupted role-playing game, the player obtains a memory card storing the game history by inputting the password to the card issuing machine. Thereafter, the interrupted role-playing game can be resumed by inserting the memory card into the RPG medal game machine.
[0045]
The password may be displayed on, for example, a display device provided in the card issuing machine, or may be issued as a card printed with a barcode from the card issuing machine. .
In addition, when a role-playing game that has been started is interrupted, the player may have the memory card without having to return the memory card storing the game history to the card issuing machine. It may be stored.
[0046]
In the present invention, “game history” refers to information regarding the progress of a role-playing game. However, the game history may include not only information related to the progress of the role playing game but also history related to points and identification information related to the player who plays the role playing game.
Information on the progress of the role-playing game includes, for example, the strength of the main character of the story (for example, level, physical strength, magic power, etc.), the location of the main character, and tools acquired by the main character (for example, weapons, armor, etc.) In addition, information on actions that the hero has performed in the past, progress of the story, etc. can be mentioned.
[0047]
The above-described history regarding points refers to information regarding points in the game, but information regarding changes in points may not be included as long as at least information regarding points at the current time in the game is included.
Moreover, the identification information regarding the player who performs the role playing game refers to information necessary for identifying the player, such as an ID code assigned to each player and a player's name (name).
[0048]
The game history preferably includes a history related to the points described above.
A player who has once interrupted the game can restart the game using a memory card storing the game history without purchasing a new medal. This is because an RPG medal game machine capable of smoothly interrupting and resuming the game can be provided.
[0049]
In this specification, the level of the hero refers to a numerical value obtained by evaluating the strength of the hero, and is usually indicated as “LV” in many cases. For example, when a hero with level 1 defeats a monster and gains experience, the level rises to 2, and as the level rises, physical strength, magic power, etc., which will be described later, also rises.
[0050]
The hero's physical strength is a numerical value indicating the durability against damage received during the game, and is usually indicated as “HP” in many cases. For example, when “HP30 / 45” is displayed, the maximum value of the main character's physical strength is 45, and the current physical strength of the main character is 30. At this time, if the hero fights against a monster and the hero takes 30 damage, the current physical strength of the hero becomes 0, so the role playing game ends. In addition, when the hero's physical strength is 0 and the role playing game is finished, the player can continue the role playing game by, for example, inserting a new medal. On the other hand, if you stay in an inn, heal your tired body by adventure, and recover your physical strength, the main character's current physical strength will recover to a maximum of 45.
[0051]
The magic power of the hero is a numerical value indicating the number of magics that can be used while the game is in progress. The magic power is reduced by, for example, the main character using magic, and recovered by healing a body tired from adventure. Note that the strength of the hero as described above may or may not be displayed on the screen.
[0052]
In the RPG medal game machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the “selected image” refers to an image that prompts an input of an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period.
Examples of the selected image include an image including an operation procedure “Do you want to pause the game?” And an image indicating an option “Yes” and “No” corresponding to the operation procedure. Can be mentioned.
Note that the selected image may include an image indicating the above-described operation procedure, an image other than an image indicating an option, for example, an image displayed while a role playing game is in progress.
[0053]
In the RPG medal game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, “display a selected image according to the number of medals or points” means that the number of medals or points is a predetermined number (for example, 0 or less). In response, the above-described selected image is displayed.
For example, if the number of inserted medals is 40 and the number of medals required to purchase a desired weapon is 60, when the player purchases the weapon, the number of medals is- Since there are 20 images, the selected image is displayed.
When the selected image is displayed, if the player temporarily stops the game, a new medal can be purchased with the medal issuing machine.
If the required number (20 or more) of medals is inserted and the number of medals that were -20 exceeds 0, the stopped game is resumed and the role playing game continues. Done. On the other hand, when the selected image is displayed, if the player does not temporarily stop the game, the role playing game is interrupted.
[0054]
It should be noted that the above-mentioned “the number of medals or points has become a predetermined number” includes that there is a possibility that the number of medals or points becomes a predetermined number (for example, 0 or less). .
For example, when the number of inserted medals is 40 and the number of medals necessary for purchasing a desired weapon is 60, the number of medals becomes -20 when the weapon is purchased. Therefore, there is a possibility that the number of medals becomes a predetermined number when the player tries to purchase the weapon. Therefore, according to this example, the selection image is displayed when the player attempts to purchase the weapon.
When the selected image is displayed, if the player temporarily stops the game, a new medal can be purchased with the medal issuing machine.
When the required number (20 or more) of medals is inserted and the number of medals, which was 40, exceeds 60, the stopped game is resumed and the desired weapon is purchased. The necessary medals (60) are paid and the role-playing game is continued.
On the other hand, if the player does not temporarily stop the game when the selected image is displayed, the role playing game proceeds without being able to purchase the weapon.
[0055]
In the RPG medal game machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, “the number of medals or points has become zero” means that “the number of medals or points has reached a predetermined number” as described above. , Including the possibility that the number of medals or points has become 0, and “becoming 0” includes being less than 0 (for example, −20, etc.).
[0056]
In the RPG medal game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, “allowing the input of an instruction to select whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period” is a control unit provided in the RPG medal game machine Is a state in which an operation procedure and options shown in the selected image can be selected.
In such a state, the player operates the control unit and selects whether or not to stop the role-playing game for a specific period by selecting the operation procedure and options shown in the selection image. It becomes possible to input an instruction to select.
[0057]
In the RPG medal game machine of the present invention, “to stop the role playing game for a specific period” means to temporarily stop the progress of the role playing game with the specific period as the longest period. Therefore, after the player stops the role playing game, when the specific period elapses, the stopped role playing game is interrupted. On the other hand, when an instruction to restart the role playing game is input during the specific period, or when a medal is inserted or a point is input, the stopped role playing game is restarted. .
[0058]
The stop means temporarily stopping the progress of the role playing game as described above. Therefore, when the role-playing game in progress is stopped, the game history of the stopped role-playing game is stored in the storage medium (for example, RAM) provided in the RPG medal game machine. Become.
On the other hand, in this specification, the interruption means stopping the progress of the role playing game. Therefore, when the role playing game is interrupted, the game history of the interrupted role playing game is stored in the memory card described above, and the storage medium (for example, RAM) provided in the RPG medal game machine is interrupted. The game history of the played role-playing game is not stored.
That is, in the RPG medal game machine, when the role playing game being performed by one player is stopped, another player cannot start the role playing game on the RPG medal game machine. On the other hand, in a RPG medal game machine, when a role playing game performed by one player is interrupted, another player can start the role playing game on the RPG medal game machine.
Further, in the above-described example, the one player in which the role playing game is interrupted resumes the interrupted role playing game by using the memory card in which the game history of the interrupted role playing game is stored. be able to.
[0059]
Further, the above-mentioned specific period is not particularly limited, but it is a period sufficient for a player to purchase a new medal or take a break. It is desirable that it is a period in which the situation that the game cannot be performed does not occur for a long time. Examples of such a period include 3 minutes and 5 minutes.
[0060]
The RPG medal game machine of the present invention preferably includes a point notifying means for notifying the point when the number of medals or points becomes equal to or less than a predetermined number.
Players do not always have to be aware of whether or not the number of medals has decreased, and do not need to play a game while checking the number of medals that they have. Because, you can get into it.
The predetermined number is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate according to the content of the role playing game.
[0061]
Further, the RPG medal game machine of the present invention includes necessary number notifying means for notifying the number of medals or points necessary for continuing the role playing game when the role playing game is stopped for a specific period. It is desirable.
If a medal is purchased according to the informed content, the role playing game can be continued, so that the player can easily play the role playing game without performing a cumbersome act of calculating the required number of medals. Because you can enjoy.
[0062]
In the RPG medal game machine of the present invention, “the number of medals or points necessary for continuing the role playing game” means that when the medal or the point becomes 0, the medal or the point that becomes 0 is set to 0. The number of medals or points required to reach a predetermined number exceeding the number (for example, 10).
For example, when the number of inserted medals is 40 and the number of medals necessary for purchasing a desired weapon is 60, the number of medals is -20 when purchasing the weapon. become. At this time, if the predetermined number exceeding 0 described above is 10, the number of medals necessary for continuing the role playing game is 30. The predetermined number exceeding 0 is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate according to the content of the role playing game.
[0063]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the RPG medal game machine of the present invention.
The RPG medal game machine 10 includes a main body device 11, a control stand 12, and an image display device 17.
The main unit 11 is provided with a control stand 12 so as to protrude forward, and a control unit 15 including a direction lever 15a and a plurality of control buttons 15b is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the control stand 12. ing. The player advances the game by operating the direction lever 15a and the control button 15b.
[0064]
Further, on the right side of the upper surface of the control stand 12, a medal insertion slot 18, a payout tray 14, and a memory card insertion portion 16 are provided.
A medal sensor 120 (not shown) is provided inside the medal slot 18, and the medal inserted into the medal slot 18 is detected by the medal sensor 120.
[0065]
The payout tray 14 is a container from which medals are paid out, and a medal payout opening 19 is provided on a side surface of the payout tray 14. Furthermore, a hopper 121 (not shown) and a medal detector 122 (not shown) are provided inside the medal payout opening 19. When an operation for paying out points as medals is input by a player, medals are paid out from the hopper 121, and the medals to be paid out are detected by the medal detection unit 122. Thereafter, when the medal detection unit 122 detects a predetermined number of medals, the payout of medals from the hopper 121 ends.
[0066]
The memory card insertion unit 16 is an opening into which a memory card 20 capable of storing a game history is inserted, and information reading for reading the game history stored in the memory card 20 is provided inside the memory card insertion unit 16. A device 111 (not shown) and an information writing device 112 (not shown) for writing and storing the game history in the memory card 20 are provided.
The memory card insertion unit 16 functions as a receiving unit that receives the memory card. In addition, the information reading device 111 and the information writing device 112 store a game history in the memory card received via the receiving unit, and read a game history stored in the memory card. Functions as a means.
[0067]
An image display device 17 having a screen 17 a is provided on the upper portion of the main body device 11. Various images are displayed on the screen 17 a by operating the control unit 15 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 18. Speakers 13 are provided on both the left and right sides of the screen 17a, and background music (hereinafter also referred to as BGM), sound, sound effects, and the like are output as appropriate according to the game situation.
[0068]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the RPG medal game machine 10 shown in FIG.
The RPG medal game machine 10 of the present invention includes a control unit 100 and its peripheral devices.
The control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, and further includes an SPU (Sound Processing Unit) 104, a sound buffer 105, and a VDP. (Video Digital Processor) 106 and a frame buffer 107 are included.
The CPU 101 configures the RPG medal game machine 10 based on a command signal supplied from the control unit 15 in response to input of a player's operation and data and programs stored in the ROM 102 and RAM 103. Control the peripheral devices and advance the role-playing game.
[0069]
Further, the CPU 101 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) inside thereof, a command signal supplied from the control unit 15 in response to input of a player's operation, and data stored in the ROM 102 and the RAM 103. And processing based on the program can be executed at high speed.
Further, the CPU 101 includes a processor that performs arithmetic processing such as a matrix and a vector related to image data generation as a coprocessor. Then, the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted as a drawing command to the VDP 106 described later.
[0070]
The ROM 102 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory and the like, and an operating system kernel that realizes basic functions of the RPG medal game machine, a program necessary for performing a role playing game, image data, and PCM (Pulse, for example) BGM such as Code Modulation) data, sound data such as sound and sound effects are stored.
Further, when the RPG medal game machine 10 is the RPG medal game machine of the first invention, the ROM 102 stores the program of the first invention, and the RPG medal game machine 10 is used for the second invention. In the case of an RPG medal game machine, the program of the second aspect of the present invention is stored.
The RAM 103 is configured by, for example, a semiconductor memory or the like, and temporarily stores a game history about the ongoing role-playing game and programs and data used for the progress of the role-playing game. The control unit 100 may be provided with, for example, a flash memory in addition to the ROM 102 and the RAM 103 described above.
[0071]
The SPU 104 is, for example, a sub processor that incorporates a PCM sound source device or the like, and is controlled by the CPU 101.
The CPU 101 selects and reads out necessary sound data from the sound data stored in the ROM 102 and transfers it to the sound buffer 105. Based on the sound data stored in the sound buffer 105, the SPU 104 generates a sound signal that generates, for example, BGM, sound, and sound effects, and transmits the sound signal to the speaker 13. As a result, a sound based on the sound data is output from the speaker 13.
[0072]
The VDP 106 reads necessary image data from the ROM 102 in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 101, and generates composite image data in the frame buffer 107 based on the image data. The VDP 106 may be equipped with a 3D graphics accelerator. With the 3D graphics accelerator, it is possible to speed up the process of generating the composite image data.
[0073]
The frame buffer 107 is a memory in which composite image data is generated by VDP, and the composite image data is output to the image display device 17 by the VDP 106. Usually, the frame buffer 107 is configured by a dual port RAM capable of simultaneously inputting image data from the VDP 106 and outputting composite image data to the image display device 17.
[0074]
The control unit 100 (CPU 101) described above includes a control unit 15 to which an operation by a player is input, a medal sensor 120 that detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 18, a hopper 121 that pays out a medal, and a hopper A medal detection unit 122 for detecting medals paid out by 121 is connected.
[0075]
When an operation is input to the direction lever 15a or the control button 15b constituting the control unit 15, a command signal corresponding to the input operation is supplied to the CPU 101. The CPU 101 advances the role playing game based on the command signal.
[0076]
When the medal sensor 120 detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 18, the medal sensor 120 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 101. The CPU 101 that has received the detection signal adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 103 and accumulates the points.
For example, when 10 points are stored in the RAM 103 and three medals are inserted into the medal slot 18, the medal sensor 120 detects the medal three times and sends a detection signal to the CPU 101 three times. Send. Each time the CPU 101 receives a detection signal, the CPU 101 adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 103 and accumulates them. As a result, 13 points are stored in the RAM 103 as points.
[0077]
The hopper 121 is driven by a command signal from the CPU 101 that is issued in response to an input of an operation for paying out points as medals from the control unit 15, and performs a process of paying out medals.
When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 101. Each time the CPU 101 receives the detection signal, the CPU 103 stores the fact that the detection signal has been received in the RAM 103, and when determining that the detection signal has been received a predetermined number of times, the CPU 101 pays out the medal to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop the operation is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 ends.
[0078]
In addition, in the control unit 100 (CPU 101) described above, an information reading device 111 that reads a game history stored in the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit 16, and a game history written in the memory card 20 Is connected to an information writing device 112 for performing
The information reading device 111 performs a process of recognizing the memory card 20 inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16 according to a command signal from the CPU 101, and if the information reading device 111 recognizes that the memory card 20 is inserted, A process of reading the game history stored in 20 is performed. The read game history is stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 101. Note that when the control unit 100 is provided with a flash memory, the game history may be stored in the flash memory.
[0079]
The information writing device 112 performs processing for recognizing the memory card inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16 in response to a command signal from the CPU 101, and when the information writing device 112 recognizes that the memory card 20 is inserted, The stored game history is written into the memory card 20 and saved. When the flash memory is provided in the control unit 100 and a game history is stored in the flash memory, the game history stored in the flash memory is written and saved in the memory card 20. become.
[0080]
Note that the information writing device 112 may have a function of deleting a game history stored in the memory card 20. In addition, in the RPG medal game machine 10 of the present invention, instead of the information reading device 111 and the information writing device 112, processing performed by the information reading device 111 and processing performed by the information writing device 112 can be performed. One apparatus may be provided.
In this case, the one device functions as a game history input / output unit that stores the game history in the memory card and reads the game history stored in the memory card.
[0081]
Furthermore, an image display device 17 and a speaker 13 are connected to the control unit 100 (CPU 101) described above.
The image display device 17 displays the composite image data generated in the frame buffer 107 by the VDP 106 on the screen 17a, and the speaker 13 receives the sound signal generated by the SPU 104 and outputs sound based on the sound signal. To do. The story in the role playing game is developed by the image displayed on the screen 17a and the sound output from the speaker 13.
The player can advance the role playing game by operating the control unit 15 while enjoying the story developed by the image displayed on the screen 17a and the sound output from the speaker 13.
[0082]
When the RPG medal game machine 10 is the RPG medal game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the RPG medal game machine 10 has the following functions.
That is, the CPU 101 transmits a drawing command to the VDP 106 in order to display the selected image as described above according to the number of medals or points. Upon receiving the drawing command, the VDP 106 generates composite image data to be a selected image and transmits the composite image data to the image display device 17. As a result, on the screen 17a of the image display device 17, for example, an image indicating the operation procedure “Do you want to pause the game?” And options “Yes” and “No” corresponding to the operation procedure are displayed. The selected image including the image is displayed. Further, when the selected image is displayed, the CPU 101 determines which one of the above-mentioned options has been selected in response to a command signal issued from the control unit 15 in response to an operation by the player. To do.
At this time, the control unit 100 including the CPU 101 and the VDP 106 and the image display device 17 function as selected image display means for displaying a selected image.
In addition, the control unit 100 and the control unit 15 receive a display of the selection image, and can input an instruction to select whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period. Functions as a means.
When it is determined that an option for stopping the role playing game has been selected, the CPU 101 performs processing for stopping the role playing game in progress for a specific period.
[0083]
When the RPG medal game machine 10 is the RPG medal game machine of the second aspect of the present invention, the RPG medal game machine 10 has the following functions.
That is, the CPU 101 is in progress in response to a command signal issued from the control unit 15 in response to being operated by the player, or in response to determining that the number of points stored in the RAM 103 has become zero. The role playing game is stopped for a specific period.
In addition, the CPU 101 determines that the number of points stored in the RAM 103 has exceeded zero in response to a command signal issued from the control unit 15 in response to an operation by the player within the specific period. In response, the role playing game is restarted, and the role playing game can be continued.
At this time, the control unit 100 including the CPU 101 receives the input of an instruction to stop the role playing game, or receives the fact that the number of medals or points has become 0, and the role playing game in progress As a continuation means that allows the role playing game to be continued by resuming the role playing game within the specific period.
[0084]
The memory card used in the above-described RPG medal game machine is issued by a card issuing machine installed in the game hall. The card issuing machine may have a function of storing the memory card used in the RPG medal game machine in the card issuing machine and storing the game history stored in the memory card.
[0085]
Next, a card issuing machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, it is assumed that the card issuing machine has a function of storing a memory card and storing a game history stored in the memory card as described above.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a card issuing machine according to the present invention.
The card issuing machine 30 includes a main body device 31, a control table 32, and an image display device 37.
[0086]
The main body device 31 is provided with a control base 32 so as to protrude toward the front. On the upper surface of the control base 32, there are a control unit 35 composed of a plurality of buttons and a medal insertion slot 38 into which medals are inserted. Is provided. The player can receive the memory card 20 from the card issuing machine 30 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 38 or operating the control unit 35.
A medal sensor 320 (not shown) is provided inside the medal slot 38, and the medal inserted into the medal slot 38 is detected by the medal sensor 320.
[0087]
The memory card insertion unit 36 is an opening into which the memory card 20 capable of storing a game history is inserted. The memory card insertion unit 36 has an information reading unit for reading the game history stored in the memory card 20. A device 311 (not shown) and an information writing device 312 (not shown) for writing and storing the game history in the memory card 20 are provided.
Further, the inserted memory card 20 is transported into the memory card insertion unit 36 and stored in a predetermined position of the main body device 31, and the memory card 20 stored in a predetermined position of the main body device 31 is stored. A memory card transport device 315 (not shown) that transports and issues the memory card 20 from the memory card insertion unit 36 is provided.
[0088]
An image display device 37 having a screen 37 a is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the main body device 31. On the screen 37a, for example, an image that prompts input of processing necessary for issuing the memory card 20 is displayed by operating the control unit 35 or inserting a medal into the medal slot 38. In addition, two speakers 33 are provided on the upper side of the image display device 37, and for example, a voice prompting input of processing necessary for issuing the memory card 20, BGM, a sound effect, and the like are output.
[0089]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the card issuing machine 30 shown in FIG.
The card issuing machine 30 according to the present invention includes a control unit 300 and its peripheral devices.
The control unit 300 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 301, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 302, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 303, and a flash memory 308, and further includes an SPU (Sound Processing Unit) 304 and a sound. A buffer 305, a VDP (Video Digital Processor) 306, and a frame buffer 307 are included.
[0090]
The CPU 301 receives an instruction signal supplied from the control unit 35 in response to the input of the player's operation, and receives the information reading device 311 or the information writing in response to the memory card 20 being inserted into the memory card insertion unit 36. Based on the recognition signal issued from the device 312 and the data and programs stored in the ROM 302 and RAM 303, the peripheral devices constituting the card issuing machine 30 are controlled to perform processing such as issuing a memory card.
[0091]
Further, the CPU 301 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) inside, and a command signal supplied from the control unit 35 in response to an input of a player's operation, and the memory card 20 is inserted into the memory card insertion unit 36. In response to this, the recognition signal issued from the information reading device 311 or the information writing device 312 and the processing based on the data and programs stored in the ROM 302 and RAM 303 can be executed at high speed. Has been.
Furthermore, the CPU 301 includes a processor that performs arithmetic processing such as a matrix and a vector related to image data generation as a coprocessor. Then, the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted as a drawing command to the VDP 306 described later.
[0092]
The ROM 302 is constituted by, for example, a semiconductor memory and the like, an operating system kernel that realizes basic functions of the card issuing machine, a program necessary for performing processing such as memory card issuance, image data, BGM such as PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data, sound data such as sound and sound effects are stored. The RAM 303 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory, and temporarily stores data and programs necessary for processing such as ongoing memory card issuance. The flash memory 308 stores a game history of each player who has been issued a memory card, and further stores, for example, identification information, a password, and the like of each player who has been issued a memory card. Instead of the flash memory, for example, a battery backup RAM or the like may be provided.
[0093]
Similar to the SPU 104 shown in FIG. 2, the SPU 304 is a sub-processor including a PCM sound source device and the like, and is controlled by the CPU 301.
Similarly to the VDP 106 shown in FIG. 2, the VDP 306 reads necessary image data from the ROM 302 in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 301, and generates composite image data in the frame buffer 307 based on the image data.
[0094]
The frame buffer 307 is a memory in which composite image data is generated by the VDP 306, and the composite image data is output to the image display device 37 by the VDP 306. Normally, the frame buffer 307 is configured by a dual port RAM that can simultaneously input image data from the VDP 306 and output composite image data to the image display device 37.
[0095]
Connected to the control unit 300 (CPU 301) described above are a control unit 35 to which an operation by a player is input, and a medal sensor 320 for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 38.
[0096]
When an operation is input to the buttons constituting the control unit 35, a command signal corresponding to the input operation is supplied to the CPU 301. Based on this command signal, the CPU 301 advances processing such as issuance of a memory card.
[0097]
When the medal sensor 320 detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 38, the medal sensor 320 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 301. Receiving the detection signal, the CPU 301 adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 303 and accumulates them.
For example, when 10 points are stored in the RAM 303 and three medals are inserted into the medal slot 38, the medal sensor 320 detects the medal three times, and sends a detection signal to the CPU 301 three times. Send. Each time the CPU 301 receives a detection signal, the CPU 301 accumulates and stores one point in addition to the points stored in the RAM 303. As a result, 13 points are stored in the RAM 303 as points. The point may be stored in the flash memory 308 instead of being stored in the RAM 303.
[0098]
In addition, in the control unit 300 (CPU 301) described above, an information reading device 311 for reading the game history stored in the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit 36, and writing of the game history to the memory card 20 Is connected to the information writing device 312 that performs the storage, and is further connected to the memory card transport device 315 that stores and issues the memory card 20 as described above.
The information reading device 311 performs a process of recognizing the memory card 20 inserted into the memory card insertion unit 36 based on a command signal from the CPU 301, and if the information reading device 311 recognizes that the memory card 20 is inserted, the memory card 20 A process of reading the game history stored in 20 is performed. The read game history is stored in the flash memory 308 by the CPU 301.
[0099]
The information writing device 312 performs processing for recognizing the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit 36 in response to a command signal from the CPU 301, and if the information writing device 312 recognizes that the memory card 20 is inserted, the information writing device 312 The game history stored in the memory 308 is written into the memory card 20 and saved.
The memory card transport device 315 transports the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit in accordance with a command signal from the CPU 301 and stores it in a predetermined position of the main body device 31, and at a predetermined position of the main body device 31. The stored memory card 20 is conveyed, and the memory card 20 is issued from the memory card insertion unit 36.
[0100]
Furthermore, an image display device 37 and a speaker 33 are connected to the control unit 300 (CPU 301) described above.
The image display device 37 displays the composite image data generated by the VDP 306 in the frame buffer 307 on the screen 37a, and the speaker 33 receives the sound signal generated by the SPU 304 and outputs sound based on the sound signal. To do. The image displayed on the screen 37a and the sound output from the speaker 33 prompt the input of processing necessary for issuing the memory card.
The player can operate the control unit 35 according to the procedure indicated by the image displayed on the screen 37a or the sound output from the speaker 33, and can proceed with processing such as issuance of a memory card.
[0101]
Next, a description will be given of a method in which a player plays a role-playing game in a game hall using the RPG medal game machine described above.
Examples of a method in which a player plays a role-playing game in a game hall using the RPG medal game machine include a method including the following steps [1] to [7].
[0102]
[1] A step of receiving a memory card by a card issuing machine using a medal;
[2] A step of starting a role playing game by an RPG medal game machine using the issued memory card;
[3] Progressing the started role-playing game,
[4] Interrupting an ongoing role-playing game,
[5] Returning the memory card to the card issuing machine,
[6] Calling the returned memory card, and
[7] A step of resuming the role playing game by the RPG medal game machine using the called memory card.
[0103]
Next, the steps [1] to [7] will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a case will be described in which the RPG medal game machine 10 functions as the RPG medal game machine of the first invention and also functions as the RPG medal game machine of the second invention.
In the RPG medal game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, in response to the selection image being displayed on the screen of the image display device, the player determines whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period. It is possible to input an instruction to select. In the RPG medal game machine of the second aspect of the present invention, the player can stop the role playing game in progress for a specific period by inputting an instruction to stop the role playing game. It is possible to restart the stopped role playing game by inputting an instruction to restart the role playing game within a specific period.
Regarding the step of inputting an instruction to stop the ongoing role-playing game and the step of inputting an instruction to restart the stopped role-playing game, when describing the step [3] above, It will be described together.
[0104]
Furthermore, in the RPG medal game machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, in response to the fact that the number of medals or points has reached 0, the ongoing role playing game is stopped for a specific period, and within the specific period, When a medal is inserted or a point is input, the stopped role-playing game is resumed. This will also be described together with the description of the step [3].
[0105]
Although explanation is omitted in the flowchart shown below, when the subroutine shown in the flowchart is executed in the RPG medal game machine, an image corresponding to the progress of the role playing game is displayed on the screen 17a of the image display device 17. BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. are output from the speaker 13 as appropriate.
The same applies to the card issuing machine. When the subroutine shown in the flowchart is executed, an image corresponding to the progress of the process is displayed on the screen 17a of the image display device 17, and the speaker 13 appropriately BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. are output.
[0106]
[1] Stage of receiving a memory card by a card issuing machine using a medal
First, in order to perform a role-playing game using the RPG medal game machine of the present invention, a player who visits a game hall purchases a plurality of medals from the medal issuing machine, and then uses the medal to use the memory card by the card issuing machine Need to be issued.
[0107]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the card issuing machine 30 to issue a memory card. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine executed in the card issuing machine 30.
First, the CPU 301 determines whether or not password input is selected by the player (step S101). That is, the CPU 301 determines whether a command signal indicating that password input has been selected is received from the control unit 35.
[0108]
The password is a code (so-called password) necessary for the player who once interrupted the game to read the game history stored in the flash memory 308, and is composed of, for example, a combination of a plurality of alphanumeric characters.
This password is a code that can be obtained when the player who interrupted the role-playing game returns the used memory card to the card issuing machine 30 at the stage [5] described later.
[0109]
If it is determined in step S101 that password input has been selected, the CPU 301 executes processing for prompting the player to input a password, and executes card calling processing (step S102).
This card calling process stores, in the memory card 20, the game history of a player who requests the issuance of a memory card among the game history of each player stored in the flash memory 308, and the memory in which the game history is saved. This is a process for issuing a card. The card calling process will be described in detail later.
[0110]
If it is determined in step S101 that password input has not been selected, it is determined whether or not medal insertion has been selected (step S103). That is, the CPU 301 determines whether or not a command signal indicating that medal insertion has been selected is received from the control unit 35. If it is determined that medal insertion has not been selected, the process returns to step S101.
Therefore, the processes in steps S101 and S103 are repeatedly executed by the player until password input is selected or medal insertion is selected.
[0111]
If it is determined in step S103 that medal insertion has been selected, it is next determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S104). In other words, the CPU 301 determines whether or not a detection signal issued from the medal sensor 320 has been received by detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 38.
When determining that a medal has been inserted, the CPU 301 stores the number of inserted medals as a point in the RAM 303 (step S105).
[0112]
If it is determined in step S104 that no medals have been inserted, or if the process of step S105 has been executed, the CPU 301 next determines whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been inserted (step S106). . That is, the CPU 301 compares the number of points stored in the RAM 303 with a preset number of points (for example, 10 points), and the number of points stored in the RAM is equal to the preset number of points. When the number reaches, it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted. If it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have not been inserted, the process returns to step S104.
[0113]
On the other hand, when a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the CPU 301 performs an ID code allocation process (step S107). This ID code etc. assigning process is a process for assigning an ID code and a check code to a player.
The ID code is a code assigned to one player and is set so as not to overlap with the ID codes of other players. The check code is, for example, an error detection code (having a function similar to a so-called check digit) created from the ID code, the current date, and the like, and for the data stored in the memory card 20 It is used to determine whether or not unauthorized tampering has been performed.
[0114]
Next, personal information input processing is performed (step S108). In this personal information input process, for example, a specific image is displayed on the display unit 37a of the image display device 37, or a specific sound is output from a speaker. When the player is prompted to input information (for example, name) and the personal information of the player is input, the personal information of the player is stored in the RAM 303 or the flash memory 308.
[0115]
The ID code assigned in step S107 described above and the personal information input in step S108 are identification information used for identifying the player in the RPG medal game machine 10 and the card issuing machine 30.
The identification information is stored in the flash memory 308 even after the step [1] is completed, and is used, for example, when returning the memory card to the card issuing machine or calling the returned memory card. become.
[0116]
Next, the CPU 301 saves the identification information stored in the RAM 303 and the flash memory 308 and the information related to the points in the memory card 20 (step S109).
Thereafter, the CPU 301 transmits a command signal to the memory card transport device 315 to drive the memory card transport device 315, issues the memory card 20 from the memory card insertion unit 36 (step S110), and ends this subroutine. .
[0117]
6A to 6D are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the screen 37a of the image display device 37 provided in the card issuing machine 30 when the subroutine shown in FIG. It is.
[0118]
FIG. 6A is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the screen 37a when the above-described steps S101 and S103 are repeatedly executed.
On the upper side of the screen 37a, an image indicating "memory card robot" which is the name of the card issuing machine 30 is displayed. Also, below the “Memory Card Robot” image, there is an image showing the three operating procedures, “Play from Next”, “Create New” and “View Ranking” as a menu. The user can cause the card issuing machine 30 to perform a desired process by operating the control unit 35 and selecting any one of the three operation procedures.
[0119]
The operation procedure “play from continuation” corresponds to step S101 described above, and when the operation procedure “play from continuation” is selected, the CPU 301 determines that the player has input a password and plays the game. An image prompting the user to input a password is displayed, and a card calling process is executed in step S102. As a result, the game history stored in the card issuing machine 30 is written and stored in the memory card, and the memory card storing the game history is issued. The card calling process will be described in detail later.
[0120]
When the operation procedure of “view ranking” is selected, the CPU 301 ranks the game history of a plurality of players stored in the flash memory 308 for each player with respect to items that can be ranked. Then, a process for causing the image display device 37 to display a list ranked for each player is performed.
Examples of items that can be ranked include the strength of the main character of the story (for example, level), the progress of the story, the number of points, and the like.
[0121]
For example, the game history of the player A who has acquired 300 points, the player B who has acquired 200 points, and the player C who has acquired 400 points is stored in the flash memory 308. When the operation procedure of “view ranking” is selected, the CPU 301 ranks the number of points acquired for each player, and the image display device 37 displays a list ranked for each player. Process to display on the screen.
As a result, a list ranked for each player is displayed on the image display device 37 such that the first place is the player C, the second place is the player A, and the third place is the player B.
[0122]
On the other hand, the operation procedure “create new” corresponds to the above-described step S103, and when the operation procedure “create new” is selected, the CPU 301 determines that the player has selected the medal insertion. The processes of steps S104 to S106 are repeatedly executed. At this time, the image shown in FIG. 6B is displayed on the screen 37a.
The image shown in FIG. 6B is an image prompting the player to insert a medal. Similar to FIG. 6A, an image indicating “memory card robot” is displayed on the upper side of the screen 37a, and an operation “Please insert 10 medals” is displayed on the lower side of the image. An image indicating the procedure is displayed, and an image indicating how many medals are to be inserted is displayed on the lower side, such as “5 more”.
At this time, the player can advance the processing related to the issuance of the memory card by inserting ten medals into the medal insertion slot 38 according to the operation procedure indicated by the image.
[0123]
When ten medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 and then the process of step S108 is performed, the image shown in FIG. 6C is displayed on the screen 37a.
The image shown in FIG. 6C is an image prompting the player to input personal information (player's name).
On the upper side of the screen 37a, an image indicating the operation procedure “Please input the name within 8 characters” is displayed, and below that, “Name (name of the player)” is input. A column is provided. In addition, a list of hiragana used to input “name” is displayed on the lower left side of the field for entering “name”, and on the right side of the list of hiragana, “Hiragana”, “ An image showing choices for selecting the type of characters used to input the name, such as “Katakana”, “English characters”, “Kanji”, and the name of the entered player, such as “Determine” An image showing options for the display is displayed.
When the image shown in FIG. 6C is displayed, the player can input personal information by operating the control unit 35 according to the operation procedure indicated by the image.
[0124]
Thereafter, the processes of steps S109 and S110 are performed, and when a memory card is issued, the image shown in FIG. 6D is displayed on the screen 37a.
The image shown in FIG. 6D is an image that prompts the player to wait until the issue of the memory card is completed.
An image indicating “memory card robot” is displayed on the upper side of the screen 37a, as in FIG. In addition, an image showing the current processing status is displayed below the “Memory Card Robot” image, such as “Issuing a memory card.” In this way, an image prompting to wait until the issue of the memory card is completed is displayed.
In addition, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the image shown in FIG. 6D is displayed, a memory card in which the player's identification information and information on points are stored is issued.
[0125]
[2] A step of starting a role playing game with an RPG medal game machine using the issued memory card
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the RPG medal game machine 10 to start a role playing game. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program for controlling the role-playing game of the RPG medal game machine 10 that is executed in advance.
[0126]
First, OP image display processing is performed (step S201). In this process, when a role playing game is not being performed in the RPG medal game machine 10, for example, an image indicating the title of the role playing game and the contents of the role playing game are displayed on the screen 17a of the image display device 17. This is a process of displaying an opening (OP) image such as an image to be a screen or an image to be an opening movie introducing a part of a story of a role playing game.
[0127]
That is, the VDP 106 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 102 according to a drawing command from the CPU 101, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 107. At this time, calculation related to color, mapping of texture data, and the like are performed as necessary. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 107 is transmitted to the image display device 17 and displayed on the screen 17a. If a moving image is stored as an OP image in the ROM 102 in advance, the process for generating the composite image data as described above can be omitted.
[0128]
Next, it is determined whether or not the memory card 20 is inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16 (step S202). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether a recognition signal issued from the information writing device 111 or the information reading device 112 has been received in response to the insertion of the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion unit 16.
If it is determined that the memory card 20 is not inserted in the memory card insertion unit 16, the process returns to step S201, and the OP image is continuously displayed on the screen 37a.
[0129]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the memory card 20 has been inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16, that is, if it is determined that a recognition signal issued from the information writing device 111 or the information reading device 112 has been received, then the memory card 20 A process of reading the game history stored in (1) is performed (step S203), and then this subroutine is terminated. That is, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal to the information reading device 112, and the information reading device 112 that has received the command signal performs a process of reading the game history stored in the memory card 20.
The read game history is stored in the RAM 103, and the role-playing game progresses according to the stored game history.
[0130]
FIGS. 8A and 8B are schematic examples of images displayed on the image display device 17 provided in the RPG medal game machine 10 when the process of step S201 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 7 is executed. FIG.
FIG. 8A is a diagram schematically showing an image showing a title of a role-playing game that is an example of an OP image.
In the center of the screen 37a, an image indicating "Jigen's Adventure", which is the name of the role-playing game performed in the RPG medal game machine 10, is displayed. An image showing the operation procedure “insert a memory card” is displayed.
At this time, the player can start the role-playing game by inserting the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion unit 16 according to the operation procedure indicated by the image.
[0131]
When a predetermined time elapses after the image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed, an image as shown in FIG. 8B is displayed instead of the image showing the title of the role playing game described above.
FIG. 8B is a diagram schematically illustrating an image serving as a demonstration screen that introduces the contents of a role-playing game that is an example of an OP image.
On the screen 37a, an image in which Jigen, the main character of the role-playing game, adventures the quay is displayed. In addition, an image “DEMO” indicating that the image shown in FIG. 8B is a demonstration screen is displayed at the center of the screen 37a, and FIG. 8A is displayed below the screen 37a. Similarly to the above, an image indicating the operation procedure “insert a memory card” is displayed. Further, on the upper side of the screen 37a, in order from the left side, an image “LV1” indicating the strength of the main character Digen, an image “HP45 / 45” indicating the physical strength of Digen, and the money of Digen “ The image “50G” is displayed. Further, a so-called life gauge showing the physical strength of digen as a bar graph is displayed below the image “HP45 / 45” so that the physical strength of digen can be visually recognized.
[0132]
At this time, the player can start the role-playing game by inserting the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion unit 16 according to the operation procedure displayed by the image. Further, when a predetermined time elapses after the image shown in FIG. 8B is displayed, the image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed again.
[0133]
[3] Progressing the started role-playing game
When the images shown in FIGS. 8A to 8B are displayed, when the memory card 20 is inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16, the game history stored in the memory card 20 is read out, and the game The role playing game proceeds according to the history.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to change the number of points in the RPG medal game machine 10. This subroutine is a subroutine that is repeatedly executed at a predetermined timing while the role playing game is in progress.
[0134]
First, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal slot 18 (step S301). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether a detection signal from the medal sensor 120 has been received.
[0135]
If it is determined that a medal has been inserted, a process of updating (increasing) points is performed (step S302). For example, when 10 points are stored as points in the RAM 103, 1 point is added and accumulated as 11 points.
[0136]
When it is determined in step S301 that no medal has been inserted, or when the process of step S302 is executed, it is determined whether or not an operation for paying out a medal has been input (step S303).
When it is determined that an operation for paying out medals has been input, processing for paying out medals is performed (step S304). In this medal payout process, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal to the hopper 121 to drive the hopper 121 and pay out medals. When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 101. Each time the CPU 101 receives the detection signal, the CPU 103 stores the fact that the detection signal has been received in the RAM 103, and when determining that the detection signal has been received a predetermined number of times, the CPU 101 pays out the medal to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop the operation is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 ends.
Next, the CPU 101 performs a process of updating (decreasing) the points stored in the RAM 103 (step S305).
[0137]
If it is determined in step S303 that an operation for paying out medals has not been input, or if the process of step S305 is executed, it is next determined whether or not a condition for increasing the number of points is satisfied. Judgment is made (step S306). When it is determined that the condition for increasing the number of points is satisfied, a process of updating (increasing) the points stored in the RAM 103 is performed (step S307). Examples of the condition for increasing the points include a condition that the hero wins a battle with a monster, a condition that the event as described above is cleared, and the like.
[0138]
If it is determined in step S306 that the condition for increasing the point is not satisfied, or if the process of step S307 is executed, then it is determined whether or not the condition for decreasing the point is satisfied. (Step S308).
Conditions for reducing the above points include, for example, the condition that the hero performs an act of restoring physical strength and magic power, the condition of performing the act of purchasing weapons and armor, and the right to challenge stages and events And the like.
[0139]
If it is determined in step S308 that the condition for decreasing the points is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of points stored in the RAM 103 exceeds the number of points to be decreased (step S309).
If it is determined that the number of points stored in the RAM 103 exceeds the number of points to be decreased, a process of updating (decreasing) the points stored in the RAM 103 is performed (step S310).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of points stored in the RAM 103 or the number of points to be reduced is not exceeded, a game stop instruction input process is executed (step S313).
[0140]
For example, when 700 points are required as a challenge fee for the stage, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of points stored in the RAM 103 exceeds 700 when the condition for acquiring the right to challenge the stage is satisfied. to decide.
When the number of points stored in the RAM 103 exceeds 700, for example, when the number of points stored in the RAM 103 is 710, the CPU 101 performs a process of updating (decreasing) the number of points stored in the RAM 103 to 10. Do.
On the other hand, when the number of points stored in the RAM 103 does not exceed 700, for example, when the number of points stored in the RAM 103 is 639, the CPU 101 executes a game stop instruction input process.
[0141]
In the game stop instruction input process, a selection image that prompts the user to input an instruction to select whether or not to stop the role-playing game for a specific period is displayed on the screen 17a of the image display device 17, and the selected image is displayed. In response to being displayed, this is a process that enables the input of an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period. The game stop instruction input process will be described in detail later.
[0142]
If it is determined in step S308 that the condition for reducing the number of points is not satisfied, or if the process of step S310 is executed, then the number of points is a predetermined number (for example, 10). It is determined whether or not it has decreased below (step S311).
[0143]
When it is determined that the number of points has decreased to a predetermined number or less, a point decrease notification process is performed to notify that the number of points has decreased to a predetermined number or less (step S312).
[0144]
In addition, as a method of informing that the number of points has decreased to a predetermined number or less, for example, a method of displaying the number of points displayed as the hero's possession money in a manner different from the normal time, Examples thereof include a method of displaying an image indicating that the number has decreased to a predetermined number or less, and a method of outputting sound indicating that the number of points has decreased to a predetermined number or less from a speaker.
[0145]
In step S311, when it is determined that the number of points has not decreased below a predetermined number, when the process of step S312 is executed, or when the process of step S313 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.
[0146]
FIGS. 10A to 10D are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the image display device 17 provided in the RPG medal game machine 10 when the role playing game is in progress. .
[0147]
The image shown in FIG. 10A is an image that is displayed when Jigen, the main character, tries to enter a cave where a monster appears in order to obtain a treasure. The cave corresponds to one world constituting a virtual world, that is, one stage.
On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image showing the operation procedure is displayed as a dialogue of the guard of the cave, "If you want to enter this cave, please pay 700G as a challenge fee." Thus, an image showing options of “pay” and “daida” is displayed.
At this time, if the option “Yada” is selected, the right to challenge to adventure the cave cannot be obtained. On the other hand, the case where the option “pay” is selected will be described later with reference to the drawings.
[0148]
The image shown in FIG. 10B is an image displayed when Jigen tries to participate in a fighting tournament hosted by the king in order to win a prize.
This fighting tournament corresponds to one story that constitutes a story developed in a virtual world, that is, an event.
On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image indicating the operation procedure is displayed as a minister's speech “If you want to participate in this event, please pay 400G as a challenge fee.” Corresponding to this operation procedure, An image showing options of “Pay” and “Yada” is displayed.
At this time, the player chooses the option of “pay” and pays the necessary points, so that the challenge right to participate in the fighting competition can be obtained. If you do, you can get weapons, points, etc. that are useful for the progress of the role-playing game.
[0149]
The image shown in FIG. 10C is an image that is displayed when Jigen tries to stay at an inn to heal a tired body and recover physical strength.
On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image indicating the operation procedure is displayed as a dialogue of the innkeeper, “50G per night, but do you want to stay?” In response to this operation procedure, “Stop”, “Ya” An image showing the option “No” is displayed.
At this time, the player can select the “stop” option and pay the necessary points to restore the physical strength of the main character.
[0150]
The image shown in FIG. 10D is an image displayed when Jigen tries to purchase weapons at a weapon shop in order to increase weapons used in battle with monsters and increase attack power. .
On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image showing an operation procedure “Which weapon do you want?” Is displayed as a dialogue of the owner of the weapon shop. As a menu corresponding to this operation procedure, “Konbo 60G” is displayed. , Such as “sword 180G” and “no 540G”, an image showing options for selecting a weapon to be purchased is displayed.
At this time, the player can increase the attack power of the hero by selecting a desired weapon and paying the necessary points.
[0151]
The image shown in FIG. 10 (e) is an image that is displayed when Digen has defeated a monster encountered in the forest. On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image indicating the current game situation is displayed, "Defeated the monster. Entered 5G." Thus, when a monster is defeated, a player can obtain a predetermined number of points.
[0152]
[3-1] A step of inputting an instruction to stop an ongoing role-playing game
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is executed when the RPG medal game machine 10 prompts the player to input an instruction to select whether or not to stop the role-playing game for a specific period.
This subroutine is called and executed in step S313 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0153]
First, a selected image display process is executed (step S701). This process is a process for displaying the selected image as described above on the screen 17 a of the image display device 17 in accordance with the number of points stored in the RAM 103.
That is, the VDP 106 reads out image data necessary for displaying the selected image from the image data stored in the ROM 102 by drawing commands from the CPU 101, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 107. At this time, calculation related to color, mapping of texture data, and the like are performed as necessary. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 107 is transmitted to the image display device 17, and as a result, a selected image including an operation procedure and options is displayed on the screen 17a.
[0154]
When the process of step S701 is performed and the selected image is displayed on the screen 17a of the image display device 17, the CPU 101 receives the command signal from the control unit 15 and receives Process.
That is, the CPU 101 transmits a drawing command to the VDP 106 so that the selected image is displayed in a mode in which the operation procedure and options are selected based on the command signal from the control unit 15. Then, the composite image data is generated by the VDP 106 that has received the drawing command, and the composite image data is transmitted to the image display device 17, and as a result, the operation procedure and options are selected on the screen 17a. The selected image is displayed.
[0155]
Further, when a selection image is displayed in a mode in which an operation procedure or option is selected on the screen 17a, when a command signal is transmitted from the control unit 15, the CPU 101 selects the operation selected in the selection image. Process according to the contents of the procedure and options. For example, a selection image including an image indicating an operation procedure “Do you want to pause the game?” And an image indicating options “Yes” and “No” on the screen 17a is selected as an option “Yes”. When the command signal issued from the control unit 15 is received while the game is displayed, the CPU 101 performs a process of stopping the ongoing role-playing game.
[0156]
Next, it is determined whether or not an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop the game has been input (step S702). According to the above-described example, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a command signal for selecting an option “Yes” or “No” has been received from the control unit 15.
If it is determined that an instruction to select whether to stop the game has not been input, the process returns to step S701, and the process of step S701 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that an instruction to select whether or not to stop the game has been input, a game stop / continuation process described later is executed (step S703).
[0157]
When the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 is executed, the player can input an instruction to select whether or not to stop the ongoing role-playing game for a specific period.
[0158]
[3-2] A step of inputting an instruction to resume the stopped role-playing game
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the RPG medal game machine 10 to stop the role playing game and restart the stopped role playing game.
This subroutine is called and executed in step S703 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 11, or is called and executed when an instruction to stop the role playing game is input by the player. .
[0159]
First, it is determined whether or not an instruction to stop the game has been input (step S801). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a command signal indicating an instruction to stop the role playing game has been received from the control unit 15.
On the other hand, if this subroutine is called and executed in step S703 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 11, CPU 101 determines whether or not the instruction input in step S702 described above is an instruction to stop the game.
[0160]
If it is determined that an instruction to stop the game has not been input, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that an instruction to stop the game has been input, a game stop process is executed (step S802), and the ongoing role-playing game is stopped.
At this time, on the screen 17a of the image display device 17, an image displayed while the role playing game is in progress may be displayed as it is, and an image indicating that the role playing game is stopped is displayed. It is good as well.
[0161]
Next, necessary number notification processing is executed (step S803), and the number of points (number of medals) necessary for continuing the role playing game is notified to the player.
As a method for notifying the number of points necessary for continuing the role playing game (the number of medals), for example, a method of displaying an image indicating the number of points necessary for continuing the role playing game, a speaker, etc. The method of displaying the image which shows the number of points required in order to continue a role-playing game can be mentioned.
[0162]
Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S804). That is, the CPU 101 detects whether or not a detection signal issued from the medal sensor 120 has been received by detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 18. When determining that a medal has been inserted, the CPU 101 stores the number of inserted medals as a point in the RAM 103 (step S805).
[0163]
If it is determined in step S804 that no medal has been inserted, or if the process of step S805 has been executed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been inserted (step S806). That is, the CPU 101 compares the number of points stored in the RAM 103 with the number necessary for continuing the role playing game, and the number of points stored in the RAM 103 is necessary for continuing the role playing game. When the number reaches a predetermined number, it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted. If it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have not been inserted, it is next determined whether or not a specific period has elapsed (step S807).
[0164]
If it is determined that the specific period has not elapsed, the process returns to step S803, and the processes of steps S803 to S807 are repeatedly executed.
When it is determined that the specific period has elapsed, a game interruption process described later is executed (step S808), and the ongoing role-playing game is interrupted.
[0165]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S806 that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted, the CPU 101 executes a process of updating (decreasing) the points stored in the RAM 103 (step S809).
Next, the CPU 101 executes a game restart process (step S810), restarts the role playing game that has been stopped, and then ends this subroutine. In FIG. 12, the subroutine for restarting the role-playing game that has been stopped in response to the insertion of a medal has been described. The role playing game may be resumed.
[0166]
FIGS. 13A to 13E schematically show an example of an image displayed on the image display device 17 provided in the RPG medal game machine 10 when the subroutine shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is executed. FIG.
The image shown in FIG. 13A is an image that is displayed when an option “pay” is selected by the player when the image shown in FIG. 11A is displayed.
In the center of the screen 17a, an image showing a warning “Warning!” Is displayed. On the lower side of the screen 17a, an image indicating the current game status “There is not enough money” is displayed, and an image indicating the operation procedure “Do you want to pause the game?” Is displayed. Yes. Further, in response to this operation procedure, an image showing options of “Yes” and “No” is displayed.
The image shown in FIG. 13A is a selection image that prompts an input of an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period.
[0167]
The image shown in FIG. 13B is an image that is displayed when the player selects the “Yes” option when the image shown in FIG. 13A is displayed.
In the center of the screen 17a, an image indicating that the game is temporarily stopped is displayed, such as “Pause”, and the remaining time for which the game is stopped, such as “2 minutes and 30 seconds”. Is displayed.
Also, on the lower side of the screen 17a, the money (the number of medals) necessary to continue the role playing game is displayed, saying that "the money is 71G short." An image showing the operation procedure “Please insert 71 more.” Is displayed.
[0168]
In the image shown in FIG. 13C, when the image shown in FIG. 13B is displayed, the player has inserted the required number of medals (71) to continue the role-playing game. It is an image displayed in the case.
On the lower side of the screen 17a, an image showing the current game situation of "I paid 700G as a challenge fee" is displayed, and an image showing the lines of the guard who is "Be careful." It is displayed.
In the upper right of the screen 17a, the number of points is displayed as “10G” as the possession of the hero. Since the number of points is a predetermined number (for example, 10) or less, the image indicating the number of points is displayed larger than usual.
[0169]
The image shown in FIG. 13D is an image displayed when the player selects the “No” option when the image shown in FIG. 13A is displayed. On the lower side of the screen 17a, an image showing the lines of the keeper saying "If you can't pay the challenge fee, you can't enter this cave" is displayed.
[0170]
In the image shown in FIG. 13 (e), when the image shown in FIG. 13 (b) is displayed, the player does not insert the required number of medals (71) in order to continue the role playing game. It is an image displayed when
On the lower side of the screen 17a, an image showing an operation procedure of “Thank you for your help. Please remove the memory card” is displayed.
At this time, the player can remove the memory card 20 storing the game history from the memory card insertion unit 16 according to the operation procedure indicated by the image and interrupt the game.
[0171]
[4] Stage of interrupting an ongoing role-playing game
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the RPG medal game machine 10 in order to interrupt the role playing game.
This subroutine is executed when an operation for storing the game history in the memory card 20 is input or when the point becomes 0.
[0172]
First, it is determined whether or not the memory card 20 has been inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16 (step S401). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether a recognition signal issued from the information writing device 111 or the information reading device 112 has been received in response to the insertion of the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion unit 16.
When it is determined that the memory card 20 is not inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16, a notification that no memory card is inserted is issued (step S402), and the process returns to step S401.
[0173]
If it is determined in step S401 that the memory card 20 is inserted in the memory card insertion unit 16, then the game history stored in the RAM 103 is written into the memory card 20 and saved (step S403). .
Next, it is determined whether or not an operation for ending the game has been input (step S404). If it is determined that an operation to end the game has not been input, this subroutine is ended, and then the game is continued.
On the other hand, if it is determined that an operation to end the game has been input, the game history stored in the RAM 103 is deleted (step S405), and then the subroutine is terminated and the game is terminated.
[0174]
FIGS. 15A to 15C are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the image display device 17 provided in the RPG medal game machine 10 when the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 is executed. .
[0175]
The image shown in FIG. 15A is an image that is displayed when the player selects the “Stop” option when the image shown in FIG. 10C is displayed. On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image indicating the operation means “Do you want to save the data so far?” Is displayed, and the options “Yes” and “No” are displayed corresponding to this operation procedure. The image shown is displayed.
[0176]
The image shown in FIG. 15B is an image that is displayed when the player selects the option “Yes” when the image shown in FIG. 15A is displayed.
An image indicating the operation procedure “Do you want to end the game?” Is displayed on the lower side of the screen 37a, and options “Stop” and “Nada” are shown corresponding to this operation procedure. An image is displayed.
[0177]
The image shown in FIG. 15C is an image displayed when the player selects the “quit” option when the image shown in FIG. 15B is displayed. On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image indicating the operation procedure is displayed, "Thank you for your help. Please remove the memory card."
At this time, the player can remove the memory card 20 storing the game history from the memory card insertion unit 16 according to the operation procedure indicated by the image and interrupt the game.
[0178]
Note that the image shown in FIG. 15 is an image that is displayed in response to the input of an operation to save the game history in the memory card, but when the point reaches 0, FIG. An image including options substantially similar to the options included in the image shown in FIG.
[0179]
[5] Returning the memory card to the card issuing machine
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed by the card issuing machine 30 to read and store the game history stored in the memory card. In response to the insertion of the memory card 20 into the memory card insertion section 36 when the image shown in FIG. 6A is displayed on the image display device 37 provided in the card issuing machine 30, this subroutine is executed. A subroutine to be executed.
[0180]
First, the game history stored in the memory card 20 is read from the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit 36, and the read game history is stored in the flash memory 308 (step S501).
Next, it is determined whether or not the identification information included in the read game history exists in the data stored in the flash memory 308 (step S502).
[0181]
When it is determined that the identification information included in the read game history does not exist in the data stored in the flash memory 308, the memory card 20 inserted into the memory card insertion unit 36 is issued by another card issuing machine 30. Since the memory card is a stored memory card or a memory card that stores an illegally tampered game history, notification is made that there is unauthorized identification information (step S503), and then the flash memory 308 is notified in step S501. The stored game history is deleted, and this subroutine is terminated.
[0182]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the identification information included in the read game history is present in the stored data, for example, a password is generated based on the stored game history, the current date and time, and the like (step S504).
[0183]
Next, a process for outputting a password is performed (step S505). The password may be displayed on the screen 37a of the image display device 37, or a card or the like on which a barcode is printed may be issued from the card issuing machine 30.
After executing the processing in step S505, the CPU 301 drives the memory card transport device and stores the memory card 20 inserted in the memory card insertion unit 36 at a predetermined position in the card issuing machine 30 ( Step S506), this subroutine is terminated.
[0184]
[6] Calling the returned memory card
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is called and executed in step S102 shown in FIG. This subroutine is a subroutine executed by the card issuing machine 30 to issue the memory card after the stored game history is written and stored in the memory card.
[0185]
First, it is determined whether or not a password has been input (step S601).
If it is determined that a password has been input, it is then determined whether or not the input password exists in the data stored in the flash memory 308 (step S602).
If it is determined that the input password does not exist in the data stored in the flash memory 308, since the input password is an invalid password, a notification that the incorrect password has been input is performed (step S603). ), The input password is deleted, and the process returns to step S601.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the input password exists in the data stored in the flash memory 308, the game history stored in the flash memory 308 is written into the memory card 20 and saved (step S604). .
Thereafter, the CPU 301 transmits a command signal to the memory card transport device 315 to drive the memory card transport device 315, issues the memory card 20 from the memory card insertion unit (step S605), and ends this subroutine.
[0186]
Note that the above-described processes [5] and [6] can be omitted, for example, when the player owns and stores the memory card storing the game history.
[0187]
[7] The step of resuming the role playing game by the RPG medal game machine using the called memory card
FIGS. 18A to 18B are diagrams schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the image display device 17 provided in the RPG medal game machine 10 when the interrupted role-playing game is resumed. It is.
When the image shown in FIG. 8A or 8B is displayed on the screen 17a of the image display device 17 provided in the RPG medal game machine 10, the memory card issued through the step [6] above. When 20 is inserted into the memory card insertion unit 16, an image shown in FIG. 18A is displayed on the screen 17a.
The image shown in FIG. 18A is an image displayed to make the player confirm the contents of the game history read from the memory card 20.
On the lower side of the screen 17a, an image indicating an operation procedure “Are you sure?” Is displayed, and an image indicating an option “Yes” or “No” corresponding to this operation procedure is displayed. Is displayed. At this time, the player can resume the interrupted role-playing game by selecting the option “Yes”.
[0188]
The image shown in FIG. 18B is an image displayed when the player selects the “Yes” option when the image shown in FIG. 18A is displayed. On the lower side of the screen 37a, an image indicating that the game has been resumed is displayed as a dialogue of the innkeeper, “Well, have you been rested? Please take care.” After such an image is displayed, the player can resume the interrupted role-playing game.
[0189]
In the role-playing game using the above-described medal game machine, a memory card is issued by inserting a medal into the medal issuing machine, and the medal and the point are stored in the memory card as medal is stored as a point. Although they are used together as equivalents, in the RPG medal game machine of the present invention, the above-mentioned role-playing game may be advanced by using only medals without using any points.
In this case, only the game history that does not include the point history is stored in the memory card. Then, the player can start the game by actually inserting medals, and can challenge a new stage or participate in an event by inserting medals while the game is in progress. can do. For example, when one stage is cleared or a monster is defeated, a medal is actually paid out.
[0190]
On the other hand, contrary to the above case, it is also possible to start a game or advance a game using only points. In this case, the player inserts money (for example, a coin) into the card issuing machine, and a card with points stored is issued according to the amount of money inserted, and the money is inserted while the game is in progress. Thus, the number of points can be increased. For example, when one stage is cleared or a monster is defeated, the number of points increases.
[0191]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary for the player to play the game while checking the medals possessed, so that it is possible to concentrate on the role-playing game.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the player does not need to play the game while checking the medals possessed, so that the role playing game can be concentrated and absorbed. Moreover, since a break can be taken by the player's intention, a role-playing game can be easily enjoyed.
Furthermore, since one player has stopped the role playing game, the situation that the other player cannot play the role playing game will not occur for a long time. It is possible to secure sufficient profits.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of an RPG medal game machine of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the RPG medal game machine shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a card issuing machine according to the present invention.
4 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of the card issuing machine shown in FIG. 3. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to issue a memory card in the card issuing machine.
FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a card issuing machine.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to start a role playing game in the RPG medal game machine.
FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in an RPG medal game machine.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine to be executed when a role playing game is in progress in an RPG medal game machine.
FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in an RPG medal game machine.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is executed to prompt an input of an instruction for stopping the role playing game in the RPG medal game machine;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is executed when a role playing game is stopped and restarted in an RPG medal game machine;
FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in an RPG medal game machine.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed for interrupting the role playing game in the RPG medal game machine;
FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in an RPG medal game machine.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to read and store a game history stored in a memory card in the card issuing machine.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine called and executed in step S102 shown in FIG.
FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in an RPG medal game machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 RPG medal game machine
11 Main unit
12 Control stand
13 Speaker
14 Dispensing tray
15 Control section
15a direction lever
15b Control button
16 Memory card insertion part
17 Image display device
17a screen
18 medal slot
19 medal outlet
20 Memory card
30 card issuing machine
100 Control unit
101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 SPU
105 Sound buffer
106 VDP
107 frame buffer
111 Information reader
112 Information writing device
120 Medals sensor
121 Hopper
122 Medal detection unit

Claims (3)

An RPG medal game machine in which a role playing game is started by inserting a medal or inputting a point equivalent to the medal,
Storage means capable of storing the number of points equivalent to the number of medals inserted and the number of input points;
Increase / decrease means such as points for generating an increase / decrease in the number of points stored in the storage means during the progress of the role playing game;
When a player takes an action such that the number of points stored in the storage means is equal to or less than the number of points reduced by the points increase / decrease means , the role playing game is played over a specific period. A selection image display means for displaying a selection image prompting an input of an instruction for selecting whether or not to stop;
In response to the display of the selection image, a selection instruction input means for enabling an input of an instruction to select whether or not to stop the role playing game for a specific period;
Stop means for stopping the role-playing game in progress for a specific period in response to an input of an instruction to stop the role-playing game when the selection image is displayed by the selection image display means When,
Corresponding to the number of the medals equivalent to the shortage number of the number of points stored in the storage means with respect to the decrease number of the points generated by the point increase / decrease means within the specific period or the shortage number Continuation means for allowing the role-playing game to be continued by restarting the stopped role-playing game when the points equivalent to the number of medals are input. RPG medal game machine. 2. The RPG medal game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a point notifying unit for notifying the point when the number of the points stored in the storage unit becomes equal to or less than a predetermined number. 3. The RPG according to claim 1, further comprising: a required number notifying unit that notifies the number of medals or points required to continue the role playing game when the role playing game is stopped for a specific period. Medal game machine.

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