JP4507796B2 - Game machine, game control method, and program thereof - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine, a game control method, and these programs. More specifically, for example, a main game such as blackjack and a sub game played using the main game can be played in parallel. Thus, the present invention relates to a game machine, a game control method, and these programs that can reduce the possibility of unilateral loss of a player.

  In game centers and the like, a large number of game machines that enjoy games such as blackjack, poker, baccarat, etc. that are dealer players or players in a confrontation structure (one side wins and the other loses) have become widespread (for example, Patent Document 1).

A user of a game machine provided by this type of game machine participates in a game as a player, competes with a dealer or other player played by the CPU of the game machine, and if the user wins, Can gain valuable value such as medals and credits, or non-valuable value such as game chips (hereinafter collectively referred to as “coins etc.”), while the dealer or other player who plays the CPU of the game machine wins the use There is a game machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-49755 in which a player who is a player loses his / her own coins.
Japanese National Patent Publication No. 10-508236

  In such a game machine, the CPU side is stronger than the player because the logic on the CPU side, which is in opposition to the player who is the user, is excellent, or good cards continue to be distributed to the CPU side. However, there is a problem that the player who is a user continues to lose and the game game cannot be fully enjoyed.

  As a method to compensate for such a situation where the CPU side exceeds the user and the user can not easily increase the number of coins on hand, when the user side acquires coins, let the user play a bonus game and increase the number of acquired coins A method of giving an opportunity to increase is also conceivable, but depending on the type of game, the payout rate (the ratio of the number of coins acquired by the user to the number of coins used by the user) is considerably high, and the bonus game However, there is a possibility that the payout rate may exceed 100%, so that it is difficult to introduce a bonus game.

  An object of the present invention is to make a subordinate game performed using the main game playable in parallel, thereby reducing the possibility of unilateral loss of the player, a game control method, and these Is to provide a program for.

As means for solving the above problems, the present invention has the following features.
A first aspect of the present invention is proposed as a game machine that executes a sub game in parallel with a main game. Here, “in parallel” does not mean that it is executed strictly at the same time, but it means that the sub game is started and ended until the start and end of the main game.

  This game machine distributes elements, and is distributed by main game control means (e.g., corresponding to the main game control section) for determining the result of the main game according to the distributed elements, and the main game control means Distribution element storage means for storing elements (for example, corresponding to a distribution element storage section), and sub-game control means for determining the result of the sub-game based on the distributed elements stored by the distribution element storage means ( For example, a sub game control unit) is included.

  “Elements” here are used for games that use a set of equipment / tools and playground equipment consisting of multiple types of elements. For example, individual cards such as playing cards and trading cards, Bills, mahjong tiles, etc.

  “Distribution” means that the element has been determined to be a part of the hand of a participant (player, etc.) or a participant (dealer, etc.) of the game. Are distributed as part of the hand of the participant.

  This game machine can provide a game that reduces the possibility of a one-sided loss of the player by allowing a subsidiary game performed using the main game to be played in parallel.

  In this game machine, the main game is a game in which a dealer and one or a plurality of players compete to win or lose, and the sub game control means is based on a hand that includes at least one element distributed to the dealer. A feature of determining the result may be adopted.

  According to such a feature, a good element (for example, a strong card, a card that favors winning or losing) is distributed to the dealer, and even if the dealer has a high possibility in the main game, the good element benefits the player in the secondary game. Therefore, the possibility of unilateral loss of the player is reduced.

  In the above game machine, the main game is blackjack, and the secondary game control means is based on a plurality of cards including an open card distributed to the dealer and at least one card distributed to each player. You may employ | adopt the characteristic of determining the result of a subgame.

  Further, in the above game machine, the secondary game control means stores a hand combination that is a combination of a plurality of cards and a value of a valuable value that is paid when the hand combination is established, and stores the value of the dealer on the plurality of cards. You may employ | adopt the characteristic that it is set so that the value of the valuable value paid may become so large that the card | curd which has a stronger hand part is included.

  According to such a game machine, the better the dealer's hand, the higher the possibility that the player can acquire more valuable value in the secondary game. As a result, the possibility of unilateral loss of the player is reduced.

The second aspect of the present invention is proposed as a game control method.
This game control method corresponds to a method of executing the first game machine, and this method is based on the elements determined in the distribution step of distributing elements in the main game and the step of distributing elements. A main game determination step for determining the result of the main game, and a sub game determination step for determining the result of the sub game according to the element determined in the step of distributing the element.

  In the game control method, the main game is a game in which a dealer and one or a plurality of players compete for victory or defeat. In the sub game determination step, the sub game is based on a hand that includes at least one element distributed to the dealer. The result may be determined.

  The game control method is based on a plurality of cards including an open card distributed to a dealer and at least one card distributed to each player in the sub-game determination step in which the main game is blackjack. The result of the secondary game may be determined.

  The game control method further includes a step of preliminarily storing a hand combination that is a combination of a plurality of cards and a value of value to be paid when the hand combination is established. It may be characterized in that the value of the valuable value paid to the player who has won the game is increased as the card includes a card having a stronger hand of the dealer. .

  The present invention is also realized as a program for causing a computer to function as the above game machine. The present invention is also realized as a program for causing a computer to execute the above-described game control method.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to play a sub-game played using the main game in parallel with the main game, thereby reducing the possibility of unilateral loss of the player.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[1. First Embodiment]
First, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a basic configuration example of a game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game machine 100 has an input means 101 for the player to input instructions / commands / commands such as bets, card draws, stays, etc. to the game machine 100, instructions / commands / commands from the input means 101, and a predetermined game. In accordance with the procedure, the game control means 102 that executes the game, and an image (for example, a game screen) for transmitting the progress of the game to the player is displayed according to a game image display command from the game control means 102 The display means 103 and the valuable value (coin or the like) that the player pays for the game of the game are received and transmitted to the game control means 102, and the valuable value value paid to the player according to the game result is given to the game control means. 102, and the player owns / acquires at that time in response to a request from the player. And a billvali means 104 to pay all or part of the negotiable value.

  The input means 101 is, for example, a control panel, and has an appropriate input device such as a bet button, a start button, a game stick, or a pointing device, and converts the input from the player into a predetermined signal to control the game. 102.

The game control means 102 is a main board on which a microcomputer is mounted, for example. FIG. 2 shows a hardware configuration example of a main board that is the game control means 102.
The main board includes a microcomputer 201, an I / O interface 202 connected to the microcomputer 201, an image control circuit 203, a hopper drive circuit 205, and a payout completion signal circuit 204 connected to the I / O interface 202. Have.

  The microcomputer 201 includes a main processing unit (CPU) 206, a random access memory (RAM) 207, a read only memory (ROM) 208, and a bus 209.

  The main CPU 206 functions in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 208, inputs signals from the input means 101 via the I / O interface 202 and the bus 209, and inputs / outputs signals to / from other components. The operation control of the entire game machine 100 is performed. The RAM 207 stores and holds data and programs used when the main CPU 206 functions. The ROM 208 stores a program executed by the main CPU 206 and permanent data.

  Further, the main board has a hopper driving circuit 205 for driving the bill validating means 104, a payout completion signal circuit 204, and an image control circuit 203 for performing control processing of an image displayed on the display means 103.

  The hopper drive circuit 205 drives a hopper (not shown) provided in the bill validator 104 according to the control of the main CPU 206, and the hopper performs an operation for paying out coins having a valuable value, and injects coins into a coin tray. To do.

  Further, a coin detection unit (not shown) provided in the bill validator 104 measures the number of coins paid out by the hopper and notifies the payout completion signal circuit 204 of the data of the measured number value. The payout completion signal circuit 204 inputs data on the number of coins from the coin detector, and inputs a signal notifying completion of coin payout to the main CPU 206 when the number reaches the set number of data. To do.

  The image control circuit 203 generates a control signal related to image display on the display unit 103 and causes the display unit 103 to display a game screen. The image control circuit 203 includes, for example, an image control CPU, a work RAM, a program ROM, an image ROM, a video RAM, a VDP (Video Display Processor), and the like. Based on the parameters set by the microcomputer 201, the image control CPU determines an image (such as a playing card image) displayed on the display means 103 according to an image control program stored in advance in the program ROM. The work RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control CPU executes the image control program.

Next, the function of the game control means 102 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the game control means 102.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game control means 102 includes a main game control unit 301, a sub game control unit 302, a distribution element storage unit 303 connected to the main game control unit 301 and the sub game control unit 302, A valuable value management unit 304 connected to the main game control unit 301 and the sub game control unit 302 and an image processing unit 305 connected to the main game control unit 301 are included.

  The main game control unit 301 has a function of controlling the progress of the main game provided by the game machine 100. The main game control unit 301 participates in the game and receives the distribution of the elements (including both players and dealers), to whom the elements are distributed and to the distributed elements, It is determined how the win or loss has occurred, and a valuable value (for example, coins) is paid out to the player based on the determination result.

  The “element” here is a play equipment used in a game, and there are a plurality of types of elements used in one game, and there is a certain amount according to the combination of the types of distributed elements. A play equipment that can determine the formation of a role, such as playing cards, flower cards, mahjong tiles, and trading cards. The game machine according to the present embodiment executes a game using such elements as a main game. As the main game, for example, when the element is a playing card, any game using the element such as blackjack, poker, baccarat, bridge, etc. is executed as the main game of the game machine. You can let it.

The sub game control unit 302 determines whether or not a certain combination (different from the combination of the main game) has been established according to the distribution result of the elements executed by the main game control unit 301. When established, it has a function of paying out a predetermined valuable value to a target player or the like.
The main game control unit 301 and the sub game control unit 302 are mainly configured by the microcomputer 201.

  The distribution element storage unit 303 has a function of storing and holding what elements are distributed to whom in accordance with the processing result of the main game control unit 301. The secondary game control unit 302 determines whether or not a certain combination (different from the combination of the main game) is established based on the contents stored in the distribution element storage unit 303. The distribution element storage unit 303 is mainly configured by the RAM 207.

  The valuable value management unit 304 manages the input and acquired valuable values of each player, receives payout commands based on the results of the main game and the subgame from the main game control unit 301 and the subgame control unit 302, and the bill validating means In accordance with a payout request from 104, it has a function of managing increase / decrease in the value of valuable value. The valuable value management unit 304 mainly includes a payout completion signal circuit 204 and a hopper drive circuit 205.

  Based on the control of the main game control unit 301, the image processing unit 305 causes the display unit 103 to display an element to the player in accordance with the progress of element distribution, and to inform the player of the progress of the game. Perform image display control processing such as displaying a screen. The image processing unit 305 is mainly configured by the image control circuit 203.

[2. Example of game console operation]
Next, an operation example of the game machine according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing that is an operation example of the game machine according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, an operation example of the game machine will be described with reference to FIG.

[2.1. Main processing]
First, when the power switch of the game machine 100 is turned on, the game machine 100 performs initialization processing such as initialization of a memory, reading of a program stored in the ROM 208, startup, and the like (S401).

  When the initialization process ends and the activation of the game machine 100 is completed, the game machine 100 performs a bet standby process for waiting for a player to accept bets on the main game and the secondary game (S402). In the bet waiting process, the game machine 100 waits for a player input process from the input means 101. In this embodiment, the player can bet independently on the main game and the sub game. For example, player A bets 3 coins in the main game and 1 coin in the sub game, player B has 10 coins in the main game, 20 coins in the sub game, player C has 10 coins in the main game, and in the sub game. A bet input such as 0 coins may be made.

  When the acceptance end condition is determined by the microcomputer 201 which is the game control means 102 and it is determined that the acceptance end condition is satisfied, the game machine 100 ends the bet waiting process (S402). The acceptance end condition is, for example, the elapse of a predetermined time, the end of betting input for all players, and the like.

  The bet on the secondary game may be accepted only when there is a bet on the main game, or the bet on the secondary game can be accepted regardless of whether or not there is a bet on the main game. I do not care.

  When the bet standby process (S402) ends, the game machine 100 executes a main game execution process (S403) and a sub game execution process (S404). In the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, the main game execution process (S403) and the sub game execution process (S404) are displayed to be processed in parallel. However, these processes do not necessarily have to be performed in parallel. Even if it is the structure which performs a subgame execution process (S404) after completion of (S403), this invention is materialized.

[2.1.1. Main game execution process]
In the main game execution process (S403), element distribution is repeated according to the rules of the main game until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the determination of the game winner and the value of the winning value of the game winner are determined according to the distributed element when the condition is satisfied This is a process for making a decision. The main game process is performed by the main game control unit 301. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the main game execution process. When the main game execution process is started, first, the main game control unit 301 starts an element distribution process. Prior to distributing the elements, the main game control unit 301 may determine in advance the distribution order of each element using a random number or the like so that, for example, trumps are cut off. The main game control unit 301 distributes elements to dealers or players based on the distribution order. Here, “distribution” is processing for recording that the element has become an element of a dealer or a player to which the element is distributed. Note that to which dealer or player the elements in the distribution order are distributed depends on the rules of the main game. For example, if the main game is blackjack, the first element (card) in the distribution order is distributed to the dealer, the second element in the distribution order is distributed to the first player, and the third element in the distribution order. These elements are distributed to the second player.

  When the element distribution process ends, the main game control unit 301 performs a win / loss determination condition determination process for determining whether a win / loss determination condition is satisfied (S502). The winning / losing determination conditions are conditions under which the game winning / losing can be determined according to the rules of the main game. For example, if the main game is blackjack, distribution of two cards to the dealer and each player has ended, and if the main game is poker, all players who have not left the game declare a call. That's it. The main game control unit 301 stores win / loss determination conditions in the ROM 208 and the like, and determines the win / loss determination conditions based on the stored contents and the stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303.

  If it is determined that the condition is not established in the win / loss determination condition determination process (S502, No), the main game control unit 301 returns to the element distribution process (S501) and continues the game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition is satisfied in the win / loss determination condition determination process (S502, Yes), the main game control unit 301 performs a win / loss and acquired valuable value determination process (S503). That is, the main game control unit 301 performs determination of the hand role of the dealer and the player and determination of superiority or inferiority of each hand role based on the stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303, and further determines the winner's superiority based on the superiority of the hand role A determination is made, and if the player is a winner, the obtained valuable value is calculated according to the hand. The main game control unit 301 notifies the calculated valuable value to the valuable value management unit 304, and the valuable value management unit 304 adds the notified acquired valuable value to the value of the valuable value owned by the player and stores it. To do.

  When the winning / losing and acquired valuable value determination process is completed, the main game execution process is completed, and the process returns to the original process (see the flowchart of FIG. 4).

[2.1.2. Sub-game execution process]
A sub game execution process (S404) is also performed in parallel with the main game execution process. The secondary game execution process is a process for determining the winner of the secondary game and the valuable value of the secondary game winner according to the distributed elements distributed according to the rules of the main game. The secondary game process is performed by the secondary game control unit 302.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the sub game execution process. Hereinafter, an example of the sub game execution process will be described with reference to FIG.
When the sub game execution process is started, the sub game execution process performs a win / loss determination condition determination process for determining whether a win / loss determination condition for the sub game is established (S601). In the sub game execution process, the process corresponding to the element distribution process (S501) in the main game execution process is not performed independently, and the game win / loss determination is performed based on the distributed elements determined in the main game execution process. That is, in the secondary game execution process, the secondary game control unit 302 performs a win / loss determination condition determination process based on the stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303.

  The win / loss determination condition is a condition that allows the game win / loss to be determined according to the rules of the sub game. The sub game win / loss determination condition may be determined according to the content of the sub game, and may be the same as the main game win / loss determination condition. The sub game control unit 302 stores the winning / losing determination condition in the ROM 208 or the like, and determines the winning / losing determining condition based on the stored content and the stored content of the distribution element storing unit 303.

  When the sub game control unit 302 determines that the condition is not established in the win / loss determination condition determination process (S601, No), the sub game control unit 302 continues the game and waits for the establishment of the win / loss determination condition.

  On the other hand, when the sub game control unit 302 determines that the condition is satisfied in the win / loss determination condition determination process (S601, Yes), the sub game control unit 302 performs the win / loss and acquired valuable value determination process (S503). That is, the sub game control unit 302 determines the player's hand role based on the stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303, and calculates the acquired valuable value according to the hand role. In addition, it is preferable that the hand of the sub-game is selected so that even if the player's hand is strong in the main game and the player loses, the player who loses is more likely to win the sub-game. For example, in the case where the main game is blackjack, when a card (for example, an ace) that is likely to be blackjacked is distributed to the dealer, a hand (for example, one ace and a picture) including the card is distributed. For example, a hand consisting of one bill) is used as a hand in the secondary game.

  When the winning / losing and acquired valuable value determination process is completed, the sub game execution process is completed, and the process returns to the original process (see the flowchart of FIG. 4).

  Returning to FIG. 4, the description of the main process will be continued. When the main game execution process (S403) and the sub game execution process (S404) are finished, the game machine 100 performs a settlement process of the valuable value acquired by the main game and the sub game (S405). That is, when the settlement process is started, the main game control unit 301 and the sub game control unit 302 notify the valuable value management unit 304 of the obtained valuable value, and the valuable value management unit 304 includes the main game control unit 301. Further, the acquired valuable value notified from each of the sub game control units 302 is added to the value of the valuable value owned by the player and stored.

  As for the valuable value stored in the settlement process, if there is another payout request from the player, a payout process such as coin injection from the bill validator 104 is performed, or when the player executes the next game, The value used for betting can be paid from the stored value.

When the settlement process is completed, the game machine 100 returns to the bet waiting process (S402), waits for a bet from the player, and operates to prepare for the start of the next game.
Above, description of the main process which is an operation example of the game machine 100 is complete | finished.

Next, examples of the present invention will be described.
[1. Game machine housing]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of the game machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
The game machine 100 includes an imaging unit 710, a video control unit 730 for supplying image data, and a projection for projecting an image on the front surface of the imaging unit 710 based on the image data from the video control unit. Receiving image data of the imaging unit 750 for imaging the imaging unit 710 on which the shadow PS of the instruction unit P is formed from the back side of the imaging unit 720, and the imaging unit 710 output from the imaging unit 750; The position of the shadow PS of the instruction unit P is determined from the image data, the position detection unit 760 that outputs the position information, and the game execution process based on the position information output from the position information detection unit 760 and the image formation And a general control unit 770 that instructs the video control unit 730 to display an image to be displayed on the unit 710.

  The imaging unit 710 is transmissive and transmits light from the front surface and the back surface. The imaging unit 710 is a transmissive screen for a liquid crystal projector, for example. The transmissive screen, which is the imaging unit 710, includes a screen that has a light scattering layer and efficiently scatters light from a liquid crystal projector or the like to display a light contrast image.

  When the user U looks at the imaging unit 710 from the front of the imaging unit 710, the optical image emitted from the rear of the imaging unit 710 by the projection unit 720 appears on the imaging unit 710, and as a result, the user U U can see the image corresponding to the image data irradiated by the projection unit 720.

  The imaging unit 710, the projection unit 720, and the video control unit 730 function as an image display unit 740 in cooperation. Further, the imaging unit 710, the imaging unit 750, and the position detection unit 760 cooperate to function as the input detection unit 780. The image display unit 740 corresponds to the display unit 103 described above, and the input detection unit 780 corresponds to the input unit 101 described above. The overall control unit 770 corresponds to the game control unit 102 (excluding the image processing unit 305). The game machine 100 also has a mechanism corresponding to the bill validator 104, but is omitted in FIG.

  The instruction unit P is an object or means for the user to point to a desired portion of the image displayed on the front surface of the imaging unit 710, and is, for example, the user U's own hand (including an arm part), an instruction bar, or the like. The instruction unit P is illuminated by the light source LS, and a shadow PS of the instruction unit P is reflected on the imaging unit 710. Since the imaging unit 710 has transparency, this shadow PS can be seen even when viewed from the back of the imaging unit 710. The light source LS may be a natural light source such as the sun, may be an illumination device provided in an environment (indoor) where the information input device 1 is disposed, or may be installed in the game machine 100. An illumination device such as a fluorescent lamp provided may be used.

The projection unit 720 is an optical projection system capable of projecting an optical image on the imaging unit 710 based on image data, and is a liquid crystal projector (DLP (Digital Liquid Projector)), for example. The light source LS is preferably a light source that emits white light. By transmitting the white light through the imaging unit 710, the shadow PS area of the pointing unit P appears black on the back of the imaging unit 710, and the area other than the shadow PS appears white, and an image equivalent to a monochrome image is obtained.
The imaging unit 750 is a unit that generates image data on the back of the imaging unit 710, and is, for example, a digital camera, a digital video camera, a CCD camera unit, or the like.

  The video control unit 730, the position detection unit 760, and the overall control unit 770 include an arithmetic processing unit (CPU), a main memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an input / output device (I / O), and as necessary. A device having an external storage device such as a hard disk device, for example, an information processing device such as a computer, a workstation, or an LSI chip. A program for causing the information processing apparatus to function as the video control unit 730, the position detection unit 760, and the overall control unit 770 is stored in the ROM or the hard disk device. The program is loaded on the main memory, and the CPU As a result, the video control unit 730, the position detection unit 760, or the overall control unit 770 is realized. Also, the program need not necessarily be stored in a storage device in the information processing device, but provided from an external device (for example, an ASP (application service provider server, etc.)) and placed in the main memory. It may be.

  The video control unit 730, the position detection unit 760, and the overall control unit 770 may be realized by individual information processing devices, respectively, or one information processing device may be the video control unit 730, the position detection unit 760, and the overall control unit 770. It does not matter as a configuration that functions as.

The video control unit 730 stores a plurality of image data to be shown to the player (user), reads out necessary image data in accordance with a command from the overall control unit 770, performs image processing as necessary, and performs projection. Provided to part 20.
The position detection unit 760 receives the image data on the back of the imaging unit 710 from the imaging unit 750, detects the position of the shadow PS of the instruction unit P by performing necessary image processing on the image data, and detects the detected position. Is output as position information. Examples of the image processing include threshold processing for extracting the shadow PS area, and edge detection for extracting the contour of the shadow PS. The position detection unit 760 generates the position information of the shadow PS by using the coordinate position information of the shadow region and the contour line pixels obtained by the threshold processing and the edge detection.

  The overall control unit 770 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the game machine 100, and instructs the video control unit 730 which image data to output at which timing, and the shadow PS from the position detection unit 760. A command to change the image data is sent to the video control unit 30 according to the position information.

  FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of the game machine 100 having the basic configuration shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the game machine 100 will be described as a device that allows a user to play a blackjack game. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a blackjack game, but can be a book such as poker, baccarat, bridge, flower card, mahjong, etc. Any game is applicable as long as the invention is applicable.

The game machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a table unit 801 and a front display 802 placed on the back of the table unit 801.
The table unit 801 stores an optical system and information processing equipment constituting the game machine 100. An opening is provided at the center of the upper surface of the table portion 801, and a transmissive screen 803 as an image forming portion 710 is stretched over the opening. The transparent screen 803 functions as an upper surface display (hereinafter referred to as “table screen 805”) corresponding to the image display unit 740 for displaying a game image to the user. Note that the upper part of the transparent screen 803 is protected by a transparent plate member such as a glass panel so that the transparent screen 803 is not torn or soiled even if the player touches the table screen 805 with his / her hand.

  Fluorescent lamps 804A and 804B corresponding to the light source LS are provided at both upper ends of the front display 802, and the shadow PS of the instruction unit P is projected onto the transmissive screen 803. The arrangement positions of the fluorescent lamps 804A and 804B do not necessarily have to be in the form shown in FIG. 8, and any arrangement positions where the shadow PS of the instruction unit P is projected onto the transmissive screen 803 are installed. It doesn't matter. Further, the fluorescent lamps 804A and 804B may not be provided if the transmissive screen 803 is provided with illumination so that the shadow PS of the instruction unit P is projected on the place where the game machine 100 is installed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement example of the optical systems stored in the table unit 801.
A transparent screen 803 is fixed to the center of the table portion 801 in a state protected by a glass plate or the like. Below the transmissive screen 803, a mirror 901 is installed in an inclined state. A digital liquid crystal projector (hereinafter referred to as DLP) 902 corresponding to the projection unit 720 and a digital video camera (DVC) 903 corresponding to the imaging unit 750 are fixed at a position facing the mirror 901. The mirror 901 reflects the image irradiated from the DLP 902 toward the transmissive screen 803, and the distance from the DLP 902 and the angle of the reflecting surface are adjusted so that the image is projected in a desired size. Similarly, the mirror 901 reflects the image on the back of the transparent screen 803 toward the digital video camera 903, and the distance from the DVC 903 and the angle of the reflecting surface with respect to the transparent screen 803 / DVC 903 so that the DVC 903 can capture the back of the transparent screen 803. Has been adjusted and installed.

Next, an example of the electrical configuration of the game machine 100 shown in FIGS. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an electrical configuration of the game machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 10, the game machine 100 is provided with a transmissive screen 803. The DLP 902 that is the projection unit 720 optically projects an image related to the game on the transmissive screen 803. A screen screen control unit 1001 that is the video control unit 30 supplies image data (hereinafter referred to as “front image data”) to the DLP 902. The DVC 903 serving as the imaging unit 750 captures the back surface of the transmissive screen 803 and outputs image data (hereinafter referred to as “back surface image data”) obtained by capturing the back surface of the transmissive screen 803. The designated position detection unit 1003 which is the position detection unit 790 detects the position designated by the designation unit P by processing the back surface image data, and outputs position information. The game control unit 1002 which is the overall control unit 770 has a function of controlling the operation of the game machine 100, and instructs the screen screen control unit 1001 which image data to output at which timing, The position information from the detection unit 1003 is received, and the game progress process is executed based on the position information.

  The front display control unit 1004 outputs image data of an image to be displayed on the front display 802 (hereinafter referred to as “front image data”) in response to a command from the game control unit 1002. The front display 802 receives and displays the front image data. The image displayed on the front display 802, together with the image displayed on the transmissive screen 803, informs the user of the game status and progress.

  In this embodiment, a blackjack dealer is displayed on the front display 802 as a moving image. FIG. 11 is an example of a screen displayed on the front display 802. The dealer 1101 is displayed on the screen, and the state of performing card distribution, draw, and chip delivery operations as the game progresses is displayed, and the effect is as if the player is playing a blackjack game with an actual dealer Is done.

A plurality of player terminal units 1005 _{1 to} 1005 _N are connected to the game control unit 702. Each player terminal unit 706 allows the player to receive money, banknotes, prepaid cards, credit cards, etc. and handle them as credits (medals / coins) used in the game machine 100, and responds to payout instructions from the players. The terminal has a bill valid function for paying out credits (medals / coins) owned at that time, and a bet input function for determining the number of bets / amount / number of credits in a game. The player performs an input for advancing the game through the player terminal unit 1005 and the instruction unit P.

[2. Game content, game screen, etc.]
Next, the content of the game executed by the game machine 100, the game screen, and the like will be described.

[2.1. Main game and secondary game]
The game machine 100 executes blackjack as a main game, and the microcomputer 201 of the game machine 100 takes on at least the role of a dealer. A configuration may be adopted in which the microcomputer 201 of the game machine 100 takes part of the player.

  Hereinafter, the blackjack game which is the main game of the game machine 100 will be described. In blackjack, picture cards (King (K), Queen (Q), Jack (J)) and 10 are all counted as 10 points, and Ace (A) is 1 or 11 points, depending on the situation. And count to the player's convenience. The other cards from 2 to 9 are counted as they are.

  The dealer in which the microcomputer of the game machine 100 plays distributes two cards face up to each player at the start of the game, one face up to the dealer himself, and the other one puts it down for a total of two cards. Distribute to yourself.

  The dealer must continue to draw cards if the total number of cards distributed to the dealer is 16 or less. Also, the dealer must stand (do not draw any more cards) when his or her score reaches 17 or more.

The player plays such that the total number of cards distributed to him is 21. If the distributed card does not have a score of 21, the player with the score closer to 21 wins.
However, if the total number of cards distributed exceeds 21, the player loses ("Bust").

  If the player looks at the total number of cards dealt and determines that more cards are needed, the player can “hit” and request additional card distribution to bring the total closer to 21 points. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not necessary to distribute an additional card, the player “stands” and competes with the dealer using the contents of the card distributed at that time.

  If the player wins as a result of the match, the player receives a payment twice as much as the valuable value bet by the player. On the other hand, if the player loses as a result of the game, the valuable value bet by the player is confiscated.

If the first two cards distributed to the player are a combination of an ace and a card that counts as 10 points, the hand will be "Blackjack", and unless the dealer is also Blackjack, three times the chip bet Get paid for. When both the player's hand and the dealer's hand are “blackjack”, that is, in the case of a draw, the wager (bet chips) is returned to the player as it is.
The above are the main rules of the main game Blackjack.

Next, a sub game of the game machine 100 will be described.
The sub game is a game in which a predetermined combination is made with a card (referred to as a target card) distributed in the main game Blackjack. The target cards in the secondary game are a total of three cards, one that is listed in the table with the cards first distributed to the dealer (one) and the two cards that are initially distributed to each player. If these three target cards constitute a predetermined combination, the player can receive payment at a predetermined rate of the amount bet on the sub game.

  FIG. 12 is an example of a table showing the winning combination and its magnification in the secondary game. In the example shown in this figure, if all three target cards are aces, that is, if the cards distributed to the dealer are aces and the two cards distributed to the player are both aces, the valuable value bet If all three of the target cards are cards other than the same ace, you will receive a payment of 40 times the value of the bet, and any two of the three target cards are ace. If you receive a payment of 8 times the value bet, and if any 2 of the 3 target cards are cards other than the same ace, you will receive a payment of 2 times the value of the bet When the dealer's card is an ace, the player receives a payment that is three times the valuable value bet.

  With such a role structure, in the secondary game, the player is likely to become a blackjack when the dealer distributes the card with high possibility (when the ace is distributed to the dealer, the dealer's hand is likely to become blackjack). Can be secured, and as a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player continues to lose unilaterally.

[2.2. Progress example of main game and sub game]
Next, an example of progress of the main game and the sub game in the game machine 100 will be described while showing an example of the game screen.

  FIG. 13 is an example of a screen displayed on the table screen 805 of the game machine 100 and is a screen example in a state before card distribution is performed. On this screen, for each player, a main bet area 1301 for betting on the main game and a sub bet area 1302 for betting on the sub game are generated. The player inputs the bet on the game machine 100 by touching the main bet area 1301 and the sub bet area 1302 by hand. In this embodiment, it is recognized that a coin corresponding to the number of contacts in each of the betting areas 1301 and 1302 is bet.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the distribution element storage unit 303 in the screen state of FIG. The distribution element storage unit 303 determines the distribution order of 53 cards used for the blackjack as the main game in advance by random numbers, and stores this in a predetermined storage area (hereinafter referred to as a card deck storage area 1401). Card deck storage area 1401, the distribution shown has a record 1402 _{1-1402 53} from 1st to 53rd, each record with the card ID field 1403 for identifying the card, whether the card or already distributed It has a flag field 1404.

  The card ID field 1403 stores a card ID that is information indicating the type and number of cards. In the example shown in this figure, “spade” = S, “club” = C, “heart” = H, “diamond” = D, and a card ID is obtained by adding a two-digit number representing the number. For example, “S11” represents a spade 11 card, that is, a spade jack card, and “H04” represents a heart 4 card.

  In the distribution flag field 1404, “0” is written if the card shown in the record is in an undistributed state, and “0” is rewritten to “1” when the card shown in the record is distributed.

  The main game control unit 301 determines the storage contents of the card deck storage area 1401 by random numbers before starting the game, stores the determined card ID in the card ID storage field 1403 of each record, and stores it in the distribution element storage unit 303. Remember.

The distribution element storage unit 303 further has a dealer card storage area 1405. Dealer storage area 1405 is an area for storing the cards dealt to the dealer, and has a hole card (Hole Card) record 1406 _1, up card (Up Card) record 1406 _2. Each record 1406 ₁ , 1406 ₂ has a card ID field 1407 for specifying a card distributed to a dealer, and the card ID field 1407 stores a card ID which is information indicating the type and number of cards.

  The distribution element storage unit 303 further has a player card storage area 1408. Although only one player card storage area 1408 is shown in this figure, one player card storage area 1408 is actually provided for each player.

The player card storage area 1408 is an area for storing cards distributed to the player, and has a plurality of card records 1409 ₁ , 1409 ₂ ,. Each record has a card ID field 1310 for storing a card ID for specifying a card. The card ID field 1310 stores a card ID that is information indicating the type and number of cards distributed to the player.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, since the card is not distributed to the dealer or the player, the card ID field 1407 in the dealer card storage area 1405 and the card ID field 1310 in the player card storage area 1408 indicate characters that are not distributed. The column “ZZZ” is written.

  Now, from the state of FIG. 13, it is assumed that the player has bet input for each of the main game and the sub game, and the game has progressed. FIG. 15 is a screen display example displayed on the table screen 805 when the main game control unit 301 first distributes the hole card to the dealer after the state of FIG. In this screen example, an image 1501 with the hole card on the back side is displayed, and the player does not know the contents of the card.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303 in the game progress state of FIG. The distribution flag field 1404 of the first record 1402 _{1 in} the card deck storage area 1401 is rewritten from “0” indicating distribution to “1”, and the hole card record 1406 ₁ in the dealer card storage area 1405 contains a card. contents "S11" of the first record 1402 ₁ of the card ID field 1403 is a copy of the deck storage area 1401.

  It is assumed that the game further progresses from the game progress state of FIG. 15 and the first card is distributed to the player. FIG. 17 is a screen display example displayed on the table screen 805 when the main game control unit 301 distributes the first card to the player after the state of FIG. In this screen example, an image in which the first card 1701 (heart 8) of the player is displayed is newly displayed.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the distribution element storage unit 303 in the game progress state of FIG. Second record 1402 ₂ of the distribution flag field 1404 of the card deck storage area 1401, with rewritten from "0" to "1" indicating the already distributed, the first record 1409 ₁ of the player card storage area 1408, the contents of the second record 1402 ₂ of the card ID field 1403 of the card deck storage area 1401 "H08" are copied.

  Subsequently, it is assumed that the game has progressed from the state of FIG. 17 and the up card has been distributed to the dealer. FIG. 19 is a screen display example displayed on the table screen 805 when the main game control unit 301 distributes the up card to the dealer after the game progress state of FIG. In this screen example, an image in which an up card 1901 (diamond ace) is displayed is newly displayed.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the distribution element storage unit 303 in the game progress state shown in FIG. The contents stored in the distribution element storage unit 303 are rewritten as follows. That is, the third record 1402 ₃ of the distribution flag field 1404 of the card deck storage area 1401, with rewritten from "0" to "1" indicating the already distributed, the up card record 1409 ₂ of the dealer card storage area 1405 , the contents of the third record 1402 ₃ of the card ID field 1403 of the card deck storage area 1401 "D01" are copied.

  Subsequently, it is assumed that the game progresses from the state shown in FIG. 19 and a second card is distributed to the player. FIG. 21 is a screen display example displayed on the table screen 805 when the main game control unit 301 distributes the second card to the player after the state of FIG. In this screen example, an image in which the player's second card 2101 (club ace) is displayed is newly displayed.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the distribution element storage unit 303 in the screen state in the state of FIG. The distribution flag field 1404 of the fourth record 14024 _{4 in} the card deck storage area 1401 is rewritten from “0” indicating distribution to “1”, and the second record 1409 ₂ in the player card storage area 1408 includes the contents of the fourth record 1402 ₄ of the card ID field 1403 of the card deck storage area 1401 "C01" are copied.

  The secondary game control unit 302 monitors the stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303 and determines whether or not the secondary game win / loss determination condition is satisfied (FIG. 6, S601). In the stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303 shown in FIG. 21, the sub game control unit 302 determines that the sub game win / loss determination condition is satisfied, and determines the valuable value of the player (FIG. 6, S602). ). In this example, among the combinations shown in FIG. 12, a combination in which the target card includes two aces (8 times) and a combination in which the dealer's up card is an ace (three times) are established. The game control unit 302 determines to pay the player a value that is 8 times and 3 times the value bet on the sub game by the player.

  Subsequently, it is assumed that the game progresses from the state of FIG. 21, the player does not request a new card, declares “Stand”, and the main game ends. FIG. 23 is a screen display example displayed on the table screen 805 when the main game control unit 301 ends the game after the state of FIG. In this screen example, the dealer's hall card 1501 is displayed as a table, indicating that it was a club jack. From this image, the player knows that he has lost in the main game, Blackjack.

  The stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303 in the screen state of FIG. 23 are not changed from the stored contents shown in FIG.

  In the game situation shown in FIG. 23, the main game control unit 301 determines that the winning / losing determination condition for the main game has been established based on the stored contents of the distribution element storage unit 303 and the player's declaration (FIG. 5, S502). A valuable value determination process (FIG. 5, S503) is performed. In this example, “blackjack” is established in the dealer's hand, but since the player's hand has 18 points, the player loses in the main game, and the player is betting on the main game. If the value is lost and there is no acquired valuable value, the main game control unit 301 makes a determination.

  That is, in the progress example of the game shown in FIGS. 13 to 23, since a good card (diamond ace) is distributed to the dealer, the player loses in the main game, but is good for the dealer in the sub game. Since the combination in which the card is advantageous for the player is set, the player wins.

  By playing such a sub-game in parallel with the main game, it is possible to prevent the player from unilaterally losing, even if the player's opponent's hand is advantageous, and to continue the player's game. It is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation.

  In the above description, the use of the game by one player has been described, but it is also possible in the game machine 100 that a plurality of players can enjoy the game at the same time. FIG. 24 shows an example screen when four players participate in the main game and the sub game at the same time. In this screen example, the main game control unit 301 and the sub game control unit 302 perform the main game and sub game win / loss and earned value determination processing (S503, S602) for each player.

Functional block diagram showing a basic configuration example of a game machine The figure which shows the hardware structural example of the main board which is a game control means Functional block diagram of game control means Flow chart showing an example of main processing as an operation example of a game machine Flow chart showing an example of main game execution processing Flow chart showing an example of sub-game execution processing Block diagram showing the basic configuration of the game machine External perspective view of game machine The figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the optical system stored in the table part inside Block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of a game machine The figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a front display The figure which shows the example of the table | surface which shows the combination and its magnification in a subgame Figure showing a screen example displayed on the table screen The figure which shows the example of the memory content of a distribution element memory | storage part The figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a table screen after the screen of FIG. The figure which shows the example of the memory content of the distribution element memory | storage part in the state of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a table screen after the screen of FIG. The figure which shows the example of the memory content of the distribution element memory | storage part in the state of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a table screen after the screen of FIG. The figure which shows the example of the memory content of the distribution element memory | storage part in the state of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a table screen after the screen of FIG. The figure which shows the example of the memory content of the distribution element memory | storage part in the state of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a table screen after the screen of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on the table screen in case there are four players.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine; 101 ... Input means; 102 ... Game control means; 103 ... Display means; 104 ... Bill validator means; 301 ... Main game control part; 302 ... Sub game control part; 303 ... Distribution element storage part; Value management department

Claims (6)

A main game in which a dealer and one or a plurality of players compete for victory or defeat by a hand based on the distributed element by distributing an element used in the game, and is performed in parallel with the main game, and at the main game to the dealer In a gaming machine that executes a sub-game in which a player receives payment of a predetermined valuable value when a combination of distributed elements and elements distributed to a player constitutes a predetermined role,
  An input means for a player to input information including a bet;
  Game control means for executing the game so that the sub-game is started and ended in accordance with the information from the input means until the start and end of the main game;
  With
  The input means includes a main bet area for betting on the main game and a sub bet area for betting on the sub game so that the player can bet independently on the main game and the sub game. ,
  The game control means is constituted by a microcomputer, distributes the elements, and distributes the main game according to the distributed elements, and is distributed by the main game control section A distribution element storage unit that stores elements, a sub game control unit that is configured by a microcomputer and that determines a result of the sub game based on the distributed elements stored in the distribution element storage unit; And a valuable value management unit that increases or decreases the value of the value paid to the player based on the results of the game and the secondary game, and strengthens the dealer's hand in the primary game among the combinations of the elements in the secondary game The more valuable elements are included, the more valuable value paid to the player in the secondary game is increased. Performed by the control unit,
  A game machine characterized by that. The main game is blackjack, and the sub-game control unit determines the sub-game based on a combination of a plurality of cards including the open card as the element distributed to the dealer and the card as the element distributed to the player. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a game result is determined. A main game in which a dealer and one or a plurality of players compete for victory or defeat by a hand based on the distributed element by distributing an element used in the game, and is performed in parallel with the main game, and at the main game to the dealer Game control for controlling a sub-game for which a player receives payment of a predetermined valuable value with an information processing device of the game machine when a combination of the distributed element and the element distributed to the player constitutes a predetermined combination An input means for allowing the game machine to input information including a bet by the game machine, and the start and end of the secondary game between the start and end of the main game according to the information from the input means Game control means for executing the game and bill validating means for paying the valuable value, wherein the input means is the main game bet. Including the main bet area and sub bet area of the sub-game bet, the game control method,
A bet waiting step in which the game control means waits for a player to bet on the main game and the sub game independently using the main bet area and the sub bet area;
  When a bet is placed on each of the main game and the sub game, the main game control unit of the game control means distributes the elements and determines the result of the main game by a hand based on the distributed elements. A game execution step,
  Whether the combination of the elements distributed to the dealer in the main game and the elements distributed to the player constitutes a predetermined combination performed in parallel with the main game execution step A sub game execution step for determining a result of the sub game regarding whether or not;
  A settlement step in which the bill validator pays a valuable value to the player in accordance with a result of the main game and the sub game;
  Including
  As the game control means includes an element having a stronger role of a dealer in the main game in the combination of the elements in the sub game, the value of the valuable value paid to the player in the sub game is increased. A game control method characterized by performing control to increase. The main game is blackjack, and the sub-game control unit determines the sub-game based on a combination of a plurality of cards including the open card as the element distributed to the dealer and the card as the element distributed to the player. The game control method according to claim 3, wherein a game result is determined.   A program for causing a computer to function as the game machine according to claim 1 or 2.   A program for causing a computer to execute the game control method according to claim 3 or claim 4.

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