JP4567401B2 - GAME SYSTEM, SERVER DEVICE, AND GAME TERMINAL DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system and the like .

Conventionally, in a zero-sum game such as poker, a technique is known in which a fee is collected based on a predetermined ratio from a bet amount collected from a game participant and the remaining money is used as a game reserve (Patent Document) 1).
JP 2000-233075 A

  However, in the conventional game as described above, the game value paid as a bet amount and the game value paid out based on the game result are realized in a single currency, and are collected from the participants of the game. The accumulated amount based on the bet amount was simply paid out to the participants who participated in the game according to the result of the game. It is an object of the present invention to realize a game system or the like that makes a bet money different from a prize money to be paid and arouses a new interest.

The first invention for solving the above problems is:
First game execution means (for example, a mahjong game progression unit 122b shown in FIG. 8) that executes a first game using a game value (for example, medal) that is input according to a user operation as a wager;
A granting unit (for example, a payout control unit 122d shown in FIG. 8) that grants a game value according to the game result by the first game executing unit in a second currency;
Second game executing means (for example, a bonus game progression unit 122c shown in FIG. 8) for executing the second game using the game value (for example, ring) input in accordance with the user operation in the second currency as a wager; ,
A payout means (for example, a payout control unit 122d shown in FIG. 8) for paying out the game value according to the game result by the second game execution means in the first currency;
It is a game system provided with.

The sixth invention provides a computer,
First game execution means (for example, a mahjong game progression unit 122b shown in FIG. 8) that executes a first game using a game value (for example, medal) that is input in accordance with a user operation in a first currency as a wager;
A granting unit (for example, a payout control unit 122d shown in FIG. 8) that grants a game value corresponding to the game result by the first game executing unit in a second currency;
Second game execution means (for example, a bonus game progression unit 122c shown in FIG. 8) for executing the second game using the game value (for example, ring) input in accordance with the user operation in the second currency as a wager;
A payout means (for example, a payout control unit 122d shown in FIG. 8) for paying out the game value according to the game result by the second game execution means in the first currency;
It is a program to make it function as.

  According to the first or sixth invention, the game value corresponding to the game result of the first game executed with the game value in the first currency as a stake is given in the second currency, The game value corresponding to the game result of the second game executed with the game value in the currency as a wager can be paid out in the first currency. For this reason, the player can convert the play value given in the second currency according to the game result of the first game into the first currency by executing the second game. You can enjoy the game with interest.

The second invention is the game system of the first invention,
The first game is composed of a plurality of unit games, and is a game in which winning or losing is determined based on an overall result of performing each unit game,
The first game execution means includes
Accepting means (for example, a BET accepting unit 122a shown in FIG. 8) for accepting an input of a play value in the first currency for each unit game;
Unit game execution means (for example, mahjong game progression unit 122b shown in FIG. 8) for executing the unit game using the game value received by the reception means as a wager;
Have
The giving means is
A payout unit for each unit game (for example, a payout control unit 122d shown in FIG. 8) for paying out the game value according to the game result of each unit game by the unit game executing means in the first currency;
A total result giving means (for example, a payout control unit 122d shown in FIG. 8) for paying out the game value corresponding to the total result of the first game in the second currency;
It is what has.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the game value corresponding to the game result of the unit game with the game value in the first currency as a wager is paid out in the first currency, and the first game consisting of a plurality of unit games. The game value corresponding to the overall result can be given in the second currency. Therefore, when only the unit game is enjoyed, it can be played again with the play value of the first currency to be paid out.

A third invention is the game system of the second invention,
Of the game values bet on the unit game, all or part of the game value that has not been paid out by the payout unit for each unit game is converted into the second currency and accumulated as prize money. (For example, the ring management unit 514 shown in FIG. 9);
A prize amount display means (for example, a mahjong game progression unit 122b shown in FIG. 8) for displaying a prize amount accumulated by the prize accumulation means;
Further comprising
The total result giving means gives a prize accumulated by the prize accumulation means at the end of the first game.

  According to the third invention, out of the game values bet on the unit game, all or a part of the game value not paid out as the game value according to the game result of the unit game is converted to the second currency. It is possible to display the accumulated prize amount as well as accumulating as prize money. Then, at the end of the first game, an accumulated prize can be awarded. According to this, during the execution of the first game, it is possible to present to the player the prize amount to be given according to the overall result of the game. The player can be reminded of a sense of losing his abstention.

The fourth invention is the game system of the third invention,
The first game is a mahjong game in which the unit game is a game for one station,
The first game execution means changes the player's points according to the game result for each station,
The comprehensive result giving means determines the player's overall result based on the player's points at the end of the first game, and gives the game value in the second currency.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game value corresponding to the player's points at the end of the mahjong game can be given in the second currency.

The fifth invention is the game system of the fourth invention,
The mahjong game is a game that progresses by allowing a player to perform a towing and abandoning operation within a predetermined operation acceptance period set in advance,
The first game execution means receives period input means (for example, a mahjong game progression unit 122b shown in FIG. 8) for extending the operation reception period by receiving an input of a predetermined amount of game value in the first currency. Have
The prize accumulation means accumulates the game value accepted by the period extension means in the prize.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a predetermined amount of play value in the first currency inputted to extend the operation acceptance period of the towing and discarding operations is converted into the second currency and accumulated in the prize money. can do.

  The seventh invention is a computer-readable information storage medium storing the program of the sixth invention.

  According to the seventh aspect, by causing a computer to read a program from the information storage medium and subject it to arithmetic processing, it is possible to realize an information storage medium that exhibits the same effects as the sixth aspect.

  According to the present invention, the game value corresponding to the game result of the first game executed with the game value in the first currency as a stake is given in the second currency, and the game value in the second currency. Can be paid out in the first currency according to the game result of the second game executed as a bet. For this reason, the player can convert the play value given in the second currency according to the game result of the first game into the first currency by executing the second game. You can enjoy the game with interest.

  Hereinafter, a game system to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Game system appearance]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of the game system 1 in the present embodiment. The game system 1 according to the present embodiment is installed and used in an amusement facility such as a game center, for example, and includes a server device 50 and a plurality of game terminal devices 10 as shown in FIG. Yes.

  The game terminal device 10 includes a display 12 that displays a game image corresponding to the progress of the game, an operation panel 14 that includes a medal insertion slot 14a for inserting medals, a button 14b for inputting game operations, and the like, And a medal payout port 16 for paying out a CPU, an image generating IC for generating a CPU, a game image, a sound generating IC for generating a game sound, and programs and data for executing various processes. A game control board (not shown) on which a memory and the like are mounted is incorporated. The display 12 includes a touch panel (not shown) formed integrally with the display area, and a game operation can be input by touching the display 12.

  On the other hand, the server device 50 is provided with a main display 52. The main display 52 appropriately displays a payout rate (details will be described later) of medals as a first currency to be paid out every time one station is finished.

  In this game system 1, the player of each game terminal device 10 enjoys the game by operating the operation panel 14 while watching the game screen displayed on the display 12 or inputting a game operation by a touch operation on the display 12. In the present embodiment, as a game mode, a “mahjong game mode” in which a mahjong game as a first game is played against a player who operates another game terminal device 10 and a second currency acquired in the mahjong game mode. (Hereinafter referred to as “ring”) is a “bonus game mode” in which a bonus game is performed as a second game for exchanging medals as the first currency.

  In the mahjong game mode, the player inserts a purchased medal from the medal insertion slot 14a and bets a predetermined number of medals (first currency) out of the number of medals inserted for each station as a wager. Can participate in the game. The mahjong game is progressed by allowing a player to perform a towing and abandoning operation within a predetermined operation acceptance period (for example, within 10 seconds) set in advance, and is for one station as a unit game. The game is repeated a plurality of times (for example, four stations) to perform one game.

  In this mahjong game mode, the player plays against a player (an opponent player) of another game terminal device 10 (an opponent game terminal device 10) that has participated in the mahjong game. When one game is finished, a ring (second currency) is given to the player (participating player) who participated in the mahjong game according to the overall result of the battle (match result).

  On the other hand, in the bonus game mode, a bonus game can be played by betting a part or all of the ring acquired as a result of the mahjong game as a wager. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 16 according to the game result of the bonus game.

[principle]
In the present embodiment, the server device 50 is notified of the number of medals betted by each participating player in each game terminal device 10 for each station (hereinafter referred to as “the number of bets medals”). In the server device 50, every time one station is finished, the total number of bet medals of the participating players (hereinafter referred to as “total bet medals”) is distributed for house gain, payout, and ring. .

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a method of distributing the total bet medals executed in the server device 50. As shown in FIG. 2, of the total bet medals, for example, 10% is distributed for house gain (fee), and the remaining 90% is used for paying out medals to participating players and for ring. Distributed.

1) House gain This is the number of medals distributed to secure profits at the amusement facility side, which is deducted as a fee. In the present embodiment, for example, 10% of the total bet medals is distributed for house gain. It should be noted that the ratio of distribution as house gain can be set as appropriate on the amusement facility side where the game system 1 is installed.

2) For payout The number of medals to be paid out to each participating player at the end of the game (number of payout medals). The number of medals to be paid out to each participating player is calculated based on the game result in accordance with a predetermined payout rate.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the payout rate. In the present embodiment, as the payout rate, for example, the payout rate is set according to the level according to the increase / decrease value of the points, and when the game ends, each participating player has the increase / decrease value of the points in the number of bets. The number of medals multiplied by the corresponding payout rate is paid out.
For example, a medal is not paid out to a participating player whose score has been reduced or has not changed due to factors such as “Tsumori”, “Transfer”, and “Noten penalty payment”. In addition, for the participating players whose points have increased in the range of low scores due to factors such as “completion with a hand of 1000 points or less”, “side-by-side transfer of others”, “receipt of noten punishment (1000 points)” The number of medals obtained by multiplying the number of bets by the payout rate “0.4” is paid out.

3) For rings This is the remaining number obtained by subtracting the number of medals distributed for house gain and payout from the total bet medals, and is accumulated and managed as the total number of rings until the mahjong game is over. . This total ring number is distributed from the server device 50 to the game terminal device 10 of each participating player as needed, displayed on the display 12 of the game terminal device 10 and presented to the participating player. Although details will be described later, during the mahjong game mode, the number of medals to be collected every time a long thought instruction is given to extend the operation acceptance period of the towing and throwing-out operation for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) ( For example, one sheet) is further accumulated in the total ring number.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of distribution of the total bet medals when four participating players A to D each bet 10 medals and participate in the mahjong game. In FIG. A game result when each of the players A to D bets 10 medals and plays, and the number of medals to be paid out based on the game result are shown. Specifically, the number of payout medals to be paid out to each of the participating players A to D when the participating player A finishes due to the transfer by the participating player B is shown. According to the payout rate shown in FIG. Ten medals are paid out to A, four medals are paid out to participating players C and D, and no medal is paid out to participating player B.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B, the total number of bet medals is 40, of which 4 are distributed for house gain, and the total number of payout medals shown in FIG. A certain 18 sheets are distributed for payout. As a result, 18 sheets, which is the remaining number obtained by subtracting 22 sheets distributed for house gain and payout from the total bet medals, are distributed for the ring and accumulated as the total ring number.

  Further, the total number of rings described above is distributed to the participating players according to the battle result when the mahjong game is finished. Specifically, the total number of rings is distributed to the participating players according to a preset distribution ratio.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the distribution ratio. In the present embodiment, as the distribution ratio, a distribution ratio according to the ranking determined based on the final score of the player who participated in the mahjong game is set. According to the distribution ratio shown in FIG. Finally, 70%, 20%, and 10% of the total number of rings are allocated in order from the participating player with the highest score, and no ring is given to the lowest participating player.

  In the present embodiment, when less than four players participate in the mahjong game, or when a game abandonment instruction is given on the way by the participating players, the CPU character participates in the mahjong game. It has become. In this case, the ring distributed to the CPU character according to the battle result is given to the highest participating player among the participating players higher than the CPU character.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of distribution of the total ring number when a CPU-controlled opponent character (CPU character) participates in a mahjong game. FIG. 6A shows three participating players A to C and a CPU character. It is a figure which shows the example of allocation of the total ring number when D participates in the mahjong game. As shown in FIG. 6A, the ring in which the result of the battle is distributed to the second-ranked CPU character E is given to the higher-ranked (first-ranked) player A.

  In addition, when there is no higher-ranking player than the CPU character, the number of acquired rings of the CPU character is given to the highest-ranking participating player among the lower-ranking participating players.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a distribution example of the total number of rings when two participating players A and B and CPU characters E and F participate in the mahjong game. As shown in FIG. 6B, the number of acquired rings distributed to the first-ranked CPU character E and the second-ranked CPU character F as a result of the battle is given to the lower-ranked (third-ranked) player A.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the remaining number obtained by subtracting the number of medals distributed for the house gain and the payout from the total bet medals is distributed for the ring and accumulated as the total number of rings. The The accumulated total ring number is distributed to each participating player based on the battle result and given as a ring when the mahjong game ends.

[Function configuration]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the game system 1 includes a server device 50 and a plurality of game terminal devices 10 (10-1, 10-2,...) Connected to the server device 50. Each game terminal apparatus 10 is connected to the server apparatus 50 using a network such as a LAN or WAN via a communication line such as a wireless communication line, a dedicated line, a twisted pair cable, and an optical communication cable.

  First, the functional configuration of the game terminal device 10 will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the game terminal device 10. As shown in FIG. 8, the game terminal device 10 includes an operation unit 100, a medal insertion / payout device 110, a processing unit 120, a communication unit 130, a display unit 140, a sound output unit 150, and a storage unit 160. And is configured.

  The operation unit 100 is a device for a player who operates the game terminal device 10 to input various operations related to the game, and an operation signal input from the operation unit 100 is output to the processing unit 120. The operation unit 100 is realized by, for example, a button switch, a lever, a dial, a pointing device such as a touch panel or a mouse, a keyboard, and various sensors. In FIG. 1, a touch panel (not shown) formed integrally with the display area of the operation panel 14 and the display 12 corresponds to this, and is designated by an operation signal for the operation panel 14, a finger, a dedicated touch pen, or the like. The position coordinates of the touch input surface are output to the processing unit 120.

  The medal insertion / withdrawal device 110 detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 14a shown in FIG. 1 and outputs a medal detection signal to the processing unit 120. The processing unit 120 updates the inserted medal number data 189 stored in the storage unit 160 based on the detection signal from the medal insertion / payout device 110. Further, the medal insertion / payout device 110 pays out medals to the medal payout opening 16 shown in FIG. 1 under the control of the processing unit 120.

  The processing unit 120 is based on the program and data stored in the storage unit 160, or data transmitted from the server device 50 or other game terminal device 10 connected via a communication line, etc. Control, instruction to each functional unit in the game terminal device 10, image processing, sound processing, and other various processes. The function of the processing unit 120 is realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a given program.

  The processing unit 120 includes a game calculation unit 122, an image generation unit 124, and a sound generation unit 126 as main functional units.

  The game calculation unit 122 is an operation signal input from the operation unit 100, a game program 170 or game data 180 read from the storage unit 160, or the server device 50 or other game connected via the communication unit 130 and the communication line. Various game processes are executed based on data transmitted from the terminal device 10 and the processing results are output to the image generator 124 and the sound generator 126.

  The image generation unit 124 is realized by, for example, hardware such as a CPU or DSP, a control program thereof, a drawing frame IC memory such as a frame buffer, and the like. The image generation unit 124 generates a game screen image based on the processing result of the game calculation unit 122. Then, the image signal of the generated image is output to the display unit 140.

  The sound generation unit 126 is realized by, for example, hardware such as a CPU and a DSP and a control program thereof. The sound generation unit 126 generates game sounds such as sound effects and BGM used during the game based on the processing result by the game calculation unit 122, and outputs the generated game sound signal to the sound output unit 150. To do.

  In addition, the above-described game calculation unit 122 includes a BET receiving unit 122a, a mahjong game progression unit 122b, a bonus game progression unit 122c, and a payout control unit 122d as main functional units.

  The BET accepting unit 122a accepts input of the number of bet medals to bet at each station when the mahjong game mode is entered, and the inserted medals stored in the storage unit 160 based on the number of bet medals input at the start of the game. The number data 189 is updated. Further, the BET accepting unit 122a accepts the input of the number of rings to bet (the number of bet rings) when the mode is shifted to the bonus game mode, and updates the owned ring number data 188 based on the input number of bet rings. To do.

  In response to the mahjong game start operation, the mahjong game progression unit 122b sends the mahjong game start signal associated with the game status information 182 stored in the storage unit 160 together with the player name and the terminal ID of the game terminal device 10 to the server device 50. Send to. And the mahjong game progress part 122b controls communication with the game terminal device 10 of the other player who participated in the said mahjong game, and performs various processes for implement | achieving a mahjong game.

  In addition, every time one station ends, the mahjong game progression unit 122b sends a medal payout request signal in association with the point data 182b set in the game status information 182 of the storage unit 160 at that time point together with the player name and the terminal ID. When the mahjong game is finished, the ring distribution request signal is transmitted to the server device 50 together with the player name and the terminal ID.

  In addition, the mahjong game progression unit 122b extends the operation acceptance period of the towing and throwing-out operation for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in response to the long thought instruction in the mahjong game mode, and calculates the number of collected medals from the number of inserted medals. The inserted medal number data 189 is updated by subtraction. At this time, the number of medals collected (for example, one) is notified to the server device 50 together with the player name and the terminal ID.

  Furthermore, the mahjong game progression unit 122b, in response to the game abandonment instruction during the mahjong game mode, causes a CPU-controlled character (CPU character) to participate in the mahjong game instead of the abandoned player, Control throwing behavior. At this time, the mahjong game progression unit 122b notifies the server device 50 of a game abandonment signal together with the player name.

  In the bonus game mode, the bonus game progression unit 122c performs various processes for realizing the bonus game, and calculates the number of bonus medals according to the game result.

  The payout control unit 122d outputs the medal payout number (number of payout medals) to the medal insertion / payout device 110 according to the medal payout signal received from the server device 50 or the bonus medal number calculated by the bonus game progression unit 122c. Then, control for paying out medals of the number of payout medals from the medal payout exit 16 is performed.

  The communication unit 130 performs data communication with the outside (for example, the server device 50 or another game terminal device 10) via a communication line. The processing unit 120 performs calculation / processing based on data received from the server device 50 via the communication unit 130 and the communication line, and appropriately transmits the calculation / processing result to the server via the communication unit 130 and the communication line. It transmits to the device or the game terminal device 10.

  The display unit 140 is a device for displaying various game screens based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 124, and the display 12 corresponds to this in FIG. The player enjoys the mahjong game by operating the operation unit 100 while watching the game screen displayed on the display unit 140, and exchanges a ring acquired by performing the bonus game for a medal.

  The sound output unit 150 is a device for outputting sound effects and BGM based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 126.

  The storage unit 160 is realized by, for example, an IC memory, a hard disk, an IC memory card, and the like, and a system program for causing the processing unit 120 to control the game terminal device 10 in an integrated manner, a program and data necessary for executing the game Is stored. In particular, a game program 170 and game data 180 are stored to implement the present embodiment.

  The game program 170 includes a mahjong game program 172 for causing the processing unit 120 to function as the mahjong game progression unit 122b, and a bonus game program 174 for causing the processing unit 120 to function as the bonus game progression unit 122c.

  The game data 180 is data relating to the progress of the game, and various game images including a mahjong tile image and a background image, and various game sounds such as sound effects and BGM used during the game are stored in advance. The game data 180 includes game status information 182, opponent player information 184, total ring number distribution data 186, owned ring number data 188, and number of inserted medals as data that are updated as appropriate during the execution of the game. Data 189 is stored.

The game situation information 182 updates and stores information related to the game situation of the player at the current time as needed. This game status information 182 includes bet medal number data 182a betted at the start of the mahjong game and score data 182b of the player calculated / updated at the end of the game. The score data 182b includes initial values as For example, 25000 points are set.
The mahjong game progression unit 122b updates the game situation information 182 according to an operation signal or the like input from the operation unit 100. Then, the mahjong game progression unit 122b periodically transmits the game status information 182 to the opponent game terminal device 10 together with the player name and the terminal ID. Specifically, the mahjong game progression unit 122 b refers to the opponent player information 184, specifies the terminal ID of the opponent player, and transmits the game situation information 182 to the opponent game terminal device 10.

The opponent player information 184 updates and stores the latest game situation information of each opponent player as needed for each opponent player. In the opponent player information 184, game situation information of the opponent player who participated in the mahjong game is registered in association with the opponent player name and the terminal ID.
When the mahjong game progression unit 122b receives the game situation information from the opponent game terminal device 10, the mahjong game progression unit 122b updates the game situation information of the corresponding opponent player based on the player name and the terminal ID transmitted together with the game situation information. .

  The total ring number distribution data 186 updates and stores the latest total ring number received from the server device 50 as needed. The total number of rings is updated and displayed on the display unit 140 at any time during the mahjong game and presented to the player.

  The owned ring number data 188 stores the number of rings (owned ring number) owned by the player who operates the game terminal device 10. The owned ring number data 188 is updated based on the number of acquired rings acquired as a result of the player playing the mahjong game, and is updated based on the number of bet rings betted in the bonus game mode. The owned ring number data 188 is data downloaded from the server device 50 based on, for example, the player name and password input by the player at the time of login, and is stored in the server device 50 together with the player name of the player at the time of logout. The server device 50 manages the information as player-owned ring number data 544 (see FIG. 10).

  The inserted medal number data 189 holds the number of medals inserted by the player operating the game terminal device 10 from the medal insertion slot 14a, and is appropriately selected when a medal is betted by the player or when a consideration instruction is given. Updated.

  Next, the functional configuration of the server device 50 will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server device 50. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the server device 50 includes an input unit 500, a processing unit 510, a communication unit 520, a display unit 530, and a storage unit 540.

  The input unit 500 is a device for inputting various operations on the server device 50. The operation signal input from the input unit 500 is output to the processing unit 510.

  The processing unit 510 controls the entire server device 50 based on the program and data stored in the storage unit 540 or the data transmitted from the game terminal device 10 connected to the server device 50, and the server device 50. Various processes such as an instruction to each functional unit, data transfer, and overall control of the game system 1 are performed. The function of the processing unit 510 is realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a given program.

  The processing unit 510 includes a medal distribution unit 512 and a ring management unit 514 as main functional units.

  When receiving the medal payout request signal, the medal distribution unit 512 calculates the total bet medal number based on the bet medal number betted by each participating player. The medal distribution unit 512 calculates the number of distribution medals for house gain, payout, and ring based on the calculated total bet medals.

  Specifically, the medal distribution unit 512 calculates the number of distribution medals for house gain according to a preset ratio (for example, 10%).

  In addition, the medal distribution unit 512 calculates the number of payout medals to be paid out to each participating player according to the score data received together with the medal payout signal from the game terminal device 10 of each participating player, and calculates the number of distributed medals for payout. Specifically, the medal distribution unit 512 calculates the number of payout medals to be paid out to each participating player based on the number of bets medals according to the payout rate according to the increase / decrease value of the points of each participating player. At this time, the medal distribution unit 512 transmits a medal payout signal designating the calculated payout medal number to the corresponding game terminal device 10.

  Then, the medal distribution unit 512 sets the remaining number obtained by subtracting the above-mentioned house gain and payout distribution medals from the total bet medals as the number of ring distribution medals.

  The ring management unit 514 cumulatively adds the distribution medal number distributed for the ring by the medal distribution unit 512 to the total ring number, and receives the collected medal number from the game terminal device 10 of each participating player. The number of collected medals is cumulatively added to the total ring number and managed as total ring number data 546. And the ring management part 514 performs the process which distributes the updated total ring number to the game terminal device 10 of each participating player at any time.

  Also, when the ring management unit 514 receives the ring distribution request signal, the ring management unit 514 distributes the total number of rings to each participating player according to the distribution ratio according to the battle result (rank), and determines the number of rings acquired by each participating player. calculate. In addition, when a CPU character participates in the mahjong game, that is, when there are fewer than four participants in the mahjong game, or the corresponding participating player abandons the game halfway through the game abandonment flag in the battle status information 545 When it is determined that, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the ring allocated to the CPU character is given to the participating player. At this time, the ring management unit 514 transmits a ring grant signal designating each calculated number of acquired rings to the corresponding game terminal device 10.

  The communication unit 520 performs data communication with the outside (for example, the game terminal device 10 connected to the server device 50) via a communication line. The processing unit 510 performs calculation / processing based on information received from the game terminal device 10 via the communication unit 520 and the communication line, and appropriately calculates the calculation / processing result via the communication unit 520 and the communication line. It transmits to the game terminal device 10.

  The display unit 530 is a device for displaying various game screens in accordance with display information input from the processing unit 510, and the main display 52 corresponds to this in FIG.

  The storage unit 540 is realized by, for example, an IC memory, a hard disk, an IC memory card, and the like, and stores various processing programs and data including a system program for causing the processing unit 510 to control the server device 50 in an integrated manner. In particular, in order to realize the present embodiment, a medal management program 541 for causing the processing unit 510 to function as the medal distribution unit 512 and the ring management unit 514 is stored based on data transmitted from the game terminal device 10 or the like. .

  Further, the storage unit 540 stores, as data, a payout rate table 542, a ring distribution ratio table 543, player-owned ring number data 544, participation status information 545, and total ring number data 546.

  The payout rate table 542 stores the payout rate of medals to be paid out to the participating players when the game ends. Specifically, in the payout rate table 542, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the payout rate associated with the level corresponding to the increase / decrease value of the points is set.

  The ring distribution ratio table 543 stores the ring distribution ratio to be given to the participating players at the end of the mahjong game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 and described in the ring distribution ratio table 543, distribution ratios associated with the battle results (ranks) are set.

  The owned ring number data 544 for each player stores the owned ring number of the player who participated in this game. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the player-owned ring number data 544. As shown in FIG. 10, the number of owned rings owned by the corresponding player is set in the player-owned ring number data 544 in association with the player name and password.

  The participation situation information 545 stores game situation information of participating players who participated in the mahjong game. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the participation situation information 545. As shown in FIG. 11, in the participation situation information 545, a terminal ID, the number of bets medals, a game abandonment flag, and points are set in association with the name of the participating player. This participation situation information 545 is generated based on the game situation information transmitted together with the mahjong game start signal from the game terminal device 10 of the participating player, and is score data transmitted together with the medal payout request signal from the game terminal device 10 of the participating player. Is updated every time one station is finished. The battle abandonment flag is set to “OFF” as an initial value. When a game abandonment signal is received from the game terminal device 10, the battle abandonment flag of the corresponding participating player is updated to “ON”. It has come to be. That is, the participation status information 545 identifies the participating players at the present time, and the number of bets and points (scores) of each participating player.

  The total ring number data 546 stores the current total ring number. The total ring number data 546 is reset to a predetermined value (for example, 0) when the ring management unit 514 executes a process of distributing the total ring number to the participating players.

[Process flow]
Next, the flow of processing in the game terminal device 10 and the server device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the flow of processing by the processing unit 120 of the game terminal device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the processing described here is realized by the processing unit 120 reading and executing the game program 170 including the mahjong game program 172 and the bonus game program 174.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of game processing. In this game process, first, the game calculation unit 122 receives input of a player name and a password (step a10). At this time, the game calculation unit 122 transmits the input player name and password to the server device 50, acquires the number of owned rings of the player from the server device 50, and updates the owned ring number data 188.

  Subsequently, the game calculation unit 122 accepts a game mode selection operation (step a20).

  Specifically, the game calculation unit 122 causes the image generation unit 124 to generate a game mode selection screen as shown in FIG. In the game mode selection screen shown in FIG. 13A, a game mode selection operation is accepted by the mahjong game button BTN_10 and the bonus game button BTN_12, and the player selects one of the game modes by a touch operation. The bonus game mode may be a game mode that can be selected when, for example, the number of rings owned by the player is a predetermined number or more (for example, 20 or more).

  Alternatively, when the other game terminal device 10 has already recruited a participant in the mahjong game and is in a standby state, the game calculation unit 122 indicates to the image generation unit 124, for example, as shown in FIG. Such a game mode selection screen is generated. In this game mode selection screen, a message indicating that the mahjong game button BTN_14 is recruiting participants in a mahjong game with 10 bets placed per station is displayed.

  And the game calculating part 122 discriminate | determines the selected game mode (step a30 shown in FIG. 12), and when the mahjong game mode is selected, the mahjong game process mentioned later is performed (step a40). On the other hand, when the bonus game mode is selected in step a30, the game calculation unit 122 executes a bonus game described later (step a50).

  If a game end operation is input (step a60: YES), this process ends. At this time, the owned ring number data 188 is uploaded to the server device 50 in association with the player name.

(Mahjong game processing)
First, the mahjong game process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of mahjong game processing. In this mahjong game process, first, the BET accepting unit 122a accepts an input of the number of bet medals (step b10).

  Specifically, when the mahjong game mode is selected on the game terminal device 10, the BET receiving unit 122a causes the image generating unit 124 to generate a BET screen as shown in FIG. 15, for example. In the BET screen shown in FIG. 15, selection operations for the number of betting medals of 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100 are accepted, and the player selects any number of betting medals by a touch operation. . Then, the BET receiving unit 122a updates the game situation information 182 by setting the input bet medal number in the bet medal number data 182a.

  Subsequently, the mahjong game progression unit 122b accepts the participant (step b20) and enters a standby state until a mahjong game start operation is input. Specifically, the mahjong game progression unit 122b causes the image generation unit 124 to generate a participant standby screen as shown in FIG. 16, for example, and enters a standby state until the game start button BTN_20 is touched.

  At this time, when game situation information is received from another game terminal device 10, the mahjong game progression unit 122 b registers the received game situation information of the opponent player in the opponent player information 184, and the game terminal device 10. The game status information 182 is transmitted together with the player name and terminal ID. If another game terminal device 10 has already entered a waiting state for recruiting participants in the mahjong game, the mahjong game progression unit 122b sends the game terminal device 10 with the player name and terminal ID. The game situation information 182 is transmitted, and in response to this, the game situation information transmitted from the other game terminal device 10 is registered in the opponent player information 184.

  When a mahjong game start operation is performed (step b30: YES), the BET accepting unit 122a changes the inserted medal number data 189 based on the bet medal number data 182a set in the game situation information 182. Update (step b40). At this time, the mahjong game progression unit 122b transmits a mahjong game start signal associated with the game situation information 182 to the server device 50 together with the player name and the terminal ID.

  Then, the mahjong game progression unit 122b performs a process for realizing the mahjong game based on an operation signal input from the operation unit 100, data transmitted from the opponent game terminal device 10, and the like, as in the past. The mahjong game proceeds (step b50). Note that the mahjong game progression unit 122b proceeds with the mahjong game by controlling the towing and throwing-out behavior of the CPU character when the number of participants is less than four.

  Further, the mahjong game progression unit 122b sets the operation reception period for the towing and throwing-out operation for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) when a long thought instruction is given during the mahjong game (step b500: YES). Extend (step b502). Then, the mahjong game progression unit 122b notifies the server device 50 of the number of collected medals (for example, one) together with the player name and the terminal ID (step b504). At this time, the mahjong game progression unit 122b updates the inserted medal number data 189 by subtracting the collected medal number from the inserted medal number.

  Further, if a game abandonment instruction is given while the mahjong game is in progress (step b506: YES), the mahjong game progression unit 122b causes the CPU character to participate in the mahjong game instead of the abandoned player, and then continues. Controls the CPU character's towing and discarding operations. At this time, the mahjong game progression unit 122b notifies the server device 50 of a game abandonment signal together with the player name.

  When the latest total ring number is received from the server device 50 (step b514: YES), the mahjong game progression unit 122b updates the total ring number distribution data 186 according to the received total ring number, and the mahjong game screen. The display of the total ring number is updated (step b516).

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mahjong game screen during the mahjong game. As shown in FIG. 17, on the mahjong game screen, the player's manual is displayed, and the mahjong game is repeated by repeating the towing and throwing operations by the player and the opponent player, or the towing and throwing operations by the CPU character. Progress. Various buttons BTN_30 to 35 such as “reach”, “chi”, “pon”, “kang”, “agarigi” are displayed at the bottom of this mahjong game screen, corresponding to the touch operation on each button. The game operation can be performed.

  Further, a long thought button BTN_36 and a game abandonment button BTN_37 are displayed on the right side of the mahjong game screen shown in FIG. If the long thought button BTN_36 is touch-operated, the operation acceptance period of the towing or abandoning operation can be extended by a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) by paying the number of collected medals (for example, one). On the other hand, if the game abandonment button BTN_37 is touch-operated, the mahjong game being played can be abandoned in the middle (halfway abandonment). Further, above the game abandon button BTN_37, a total ring display area E30 for displaying the current total ring number (0 in FIG. 17) is provided, and the total ring number data distributed from the server device 50 is included. Based on this, the display is updated as needed and presented to the player.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when the game (for one station) is completed, the game calculation unit 122 subsequently calculates the game result and updates the score data 182b of the game situation information 182 (step b60).

  Next, the game calculation unit 122 transmits a medal payout request signal associated with the point data 182b at that time point together with the player name and the terminal ID to the server device 50 (step b70), and enters a standby state. And the game calculating part 122 performs a medal payout process, when a medal payout signal is received from the server apparatus 50 (step b80: YES) (step b90). Specifically, the game calculation unit 122 outputs a payout medal number to the medal insertion / payout device 110 according to the received medal payout signal, and performs control for paying out the medal of the payout medal number from the medal payout opening 16. .

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game result screen displayed at the end of the game. On the game result screen, the game results are displayed together with the points of each player after the game. In the game result screen shown in FIG. 18, the total ring number is updated to “26” in the total ring display area E30 on the right side of the screen.

  And the game calculating part 122 returns to step b40 until the said mahjong game is complete | finished and repeats above-mentioned, and when the mahjong game is complete | finished (step b100: YES), a game result is calculated and game status information The score data 182b of 182 is updated (step b110).

  Subsequently, the game calculation unit 122 transmits a ring distribution request signal to the server device 50 together with the player name and the terminal ID (step b120), and enters a standby state. And the game calculating part 122 performs a ring provision process, when a ring provision signal is received from the server apparatus 50 (step b130: YES) (step b140). Specifically, the game calculation unit 122 adds the acquired ring number to the owned ring number according to the received ring grant signal, and updates the owned ring number data 188.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a battle result screen displayed at the end of the mahjong game. As shown in FIG. 19, on the battle result screen, the ranking based on the final points of the players who participated in the mahjong game is displayed as a battle result, and the number of acquired rings given to each player is displayed. Is displayed. According to the match result shown in FIG. 19, of the total ring number “180” accumulated up to the end of the mahjong game, 70% is the first player “EEE” and 20% is the second player “ CCC "is distributed and given to the third-ranked player" DDD ".

  In the mahjong game progress process shown in FIG. 14, if a match abandonment instruction is given during execution of the mahjong game process in step b50 (step b506: YES), a medal payout request signal is sent in step b70. Only the score data of the CPU character is transmitted to the server device 50 without transmitting the message, and only the score data of the CPU character is transmitted to the server device 50 without transmitting the ring distribution request signal in step b120. To do.

(Bonus game processing)
Next, bonus game processing will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the bonus game process. In this bonus game process, first, the BET receiving unit 122a receives the number of bet rings (step c10).

  Subsequently, the bonus game progression unit 122c performs processing for realizing the bonus game based on the operation signal input from the operation unit 100, and proceeds the bonus game (step c20).

  FIG. 21A shows an example of the bonus game screen at the start of the bonus game, and shows the bonus game screen when betting 100 rings. As shown in FIG. 21 (a), a plurality of flipped mahjong tiles (in detail, several tiles) are displayed on the bonus game screen, and the player can turn the mahjong tiles by touching the bonus game screen. Progress the game. The turned number box is displayed in the number box area E40. Further, the flipped mahjong tile includes a bonus tile, and the turned bonus tile is displayed in the bonus tile area E42. This bonus bag includes, for example, a bonus box that has an effect of adding a predetermined number to the number of bonus medals or multiplying the number of bonus medals by a predetermined number.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the bonus game is ended, the game calculation unit 122 calculates a game result to calculate the number of bonus medals (step c30), and executes a medal payout process (step c40). Specifically, the game calculation unit 122 outputs the calculated bonus medal number to the medal insertion / payout device 110 as the payout medal number, and performs control for paying out the medal of the payout medal number from the medal payout opening 16. .

  FIG. 21B shows an example of the bonus game screen at the end of the bonus game. This bonus game is over when the mahjong tile P40 on which a predetermined pattern (for example, a bomb) is drawn is turned. The bonus game progression unit 122c calculates the total value of the numbers indicated by the number displayed in the numbered number area E40, and sets it as the number of bonus medals.

  Further, when the bonus game is turned over, the effect set for the bonus game is reflected in the number of bonus medals. For example, in the bonus habit area E42 shown in FIG. 21 (b), a bonus habit P42 on which “double” characters are drawn is displayed, and the bonus game progression unit 122c calculates the number n calculated as described above. The total value indicated by is doubled to obtain the bonus medal number. As a result, the player can exchange 100 betting rings with 112 medals.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the flow of processing by the processing unit 510 of the server device 50 will be described. Note that the processing described here is realized by the processing unit 510 reading and executing the medal management program 541.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of medal management processing. In this medal management process, the processing unit 510 is in a standby state until receiving a medal payout request signal, a ring distribution request signal, or a collected medal number transmitted from the game terminal device 10.

  When a medal payout request signal is received from the game terminal device 10 (step d10: YES), first, the medal distribution unit 512 updates the participation situation information 545 based on the score data received together with the medal payout request signal. Then, the total bet medal number is calculated with reference to the participation situation information 545 (step d20).

  Subsequently, the medal distribution unit 512 calculates the distribution medal numbers for the house gain, the payout, and the ring based on the calculated total bet medals. That is, first, the medal distribution unit 512 calculates the number of distribution medals for house gain according to a preset ratio (for example, 10%) (step d30).

  Subsequently, the medal distribution unit 512 refers to the participation situation information 545, calculates the number of payout medals to be paid out to each participating player based on the payout rate according to the game result, and calculates the number of distribution medals for payout. (Step d40). Then, the medal distribution unit 512 transmits a medal payout signal designating the calculated payout medal number to the corresponding game terminal device 10 (step d50).

  Then, the medal distribution unit 512 calculates the ring distribution medal number by obtaining the remaining number obtained by subtracting the aforementioned house gain and payout distribution medals from the total bet medal number (step d60).

  Subsequently, the ring management unit 514 cumulatively adds the number of distribution medals for the ring calculated in step d60 to the total ring number, and updates the total ring number data 546 (step d70). Then, the ring management unit 514 performs a process of distributing the updated total ring number to the game terminal device 10 of each participating player (step d80).

  Further, when the ring management unit 514 receives a ring distribution request signal from the game terminal device 10 (step d90: YES), the ring management unit 514 refers to the battle situation information 545 and based on the distribution ratio according to the battle result (rank). By distributing the total ring number to each participating player, the number of acquired rings for each participating player is calculated (step d100).

  At this time, the ring management unit 514 transmits a ring grant signal designating each calculated number of acquired rings to the corresponding game terminal device 10 (step d110).

  Further, when the number of collected medals is received from the game terminal device 10 (step d120: YES), the ring management unit 514 cumulatively adds the received number of collected medals to the total number of rings to obtain total ring number data. 546 is updated (step d130). Then, the ring management unit 514 performs a process of distributing the updated total ring number to the game terminal device 10 of each participating player (step d140).

[Hardware configuration]
Next, an example of a hardware configuration for realizing the game terminal device 10 and the server device 50 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the apparatus shown in FIG. 23, a CPU 1000, a ROM 1002, a RAM 1004, an information storage medium 1006, an image generation IC 1010, a sound generation IC 1008, and I / O ports 1012 and 1014 are connected to each other via a system bus 1016 so that data can be input and output. A control device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1012, and a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1014.

  The CPU 1000 controls the entire apparatus and performs various data processing in accordance with a program stored in the information storage medium 1006, a system program stored in the ROM 1002 (such as initialization information of the apparatus main body), and a signal input by the control apparatus 1022. Do.

  The RAM 1004 is a storage unit used as a work area of the CPU 1000, and stores given contents in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002, the calculation result of the CPU 1000, and the like.

  An information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image data, sound data, play data, and the like, and as an information storage medium, a memory such as a ROM, a hard disk, a game cassette, an IC card, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, etc. Etc. are used. The function of the information storage medium 1006 corresponds to the storage unit 160 shown in FIG. 8 or the storage unit 540 shown in FIG.

  In addition, the image generation IC 1010 and the sound generation IC 1008 provided in this apparatus can appropriately output sound and images.

  The image generation IC 1010 is an integrated circuit that generates pixel information based on information sent from the ROM 1002, the RAM 1004, the information storage medium 1006, and the like according to instructions from the CPU 1000, and the generated display signal is output to the display device 1018. The display device 1018 is realized by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an ELD (Electronic Luminescent Display), a TV, a plasma display, a projector, or the like, and corresponds to the display unit 140 illustrated in FIG. 8 or the display unit 530 illustrated in FIG. .

  The sound generation IC 1008 is an integrated circuit that generates sound signals according to information stored in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002 and sound data stored in the RAM 1004 according to instructions from the CPU 1000. Output from the speaker 1020.

  The control device 1022 is a device for the player to input an operation related to the game, and its function is realized by hardware such as a lever, a button, and a housing. The control device 1022 corresponds to the operation unit 100 shown in FIG. 8 or the input unit 500 shown in FIG.

  The communication device 1024 exchanges information used inside the device with the outside. The communication device 1024 is connected to other devices via a communication line, and is used to send and receive given information according to a program. The communication device 1024 is realized by a wireless communication module, a modem, a TA, a wired communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like, and corresponds to the communication unit 130 illustrated in FIG. 8 or the communication unit 520 illustrated in FIG.

The above-described processing such as game processing executed by the game terminal device 10 includes the information storage medium 1006 storing the game program 170 and the like shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 1000 that operates according to these programs, the image generation IC 1010, and the sound generation IC 1008. Etc. The CPU 1000, the image generation IC 1010, and the sound generation IC 1008 correspond to the processing unit 120 shown in FIG. 8, and the CPU 1000 is mainly used for the game calculation unit 122 shown in FIG. 8, and the image generation IC 1010 is used for the image generation unit shown in FIG. 124, the sound generation IC 1008 corresponds to the sound generation unit 126 shown in FIG.
Note that the processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like may be performed by software using the CPU 1000 or a general-purpose DSP. In this case, the CPU 1000 corresponds to the processing unit 120 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the above-described processes such as the medal management process executed by the server device 50 are realized by the information storage medium 1006 storing the medal management program 541 shown in FIG. 9 and the CPU 1000 operating according to these programs. The CPU 1000 corresponds to the processing unit 510 shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, every time one station is finished, a part of the total bet medals is distributed for house gain according to a preset ratio (for example, 10%). Is done. Each time one station is finished, the number of payout medals to be paid out to each player is calculated according to the payout rate according to the increase / decrease value of the points of each participating player, and the calculated number of payout medals is distributed for payout. . Further, the remaining number obtained by subtracting the aforementioned house gain and payout distribution medals from the total bet medals is distributed for the ring. As described above, the number of medals distributed for the ring and the number of medals collected each time a participating player inputs a consideration instruction are accumulated as a total ring number. At the end, the game is distributed to each participating player according to the distribution ratio according to the battle result (rank). As a result, the remaining number obtained by subtracting the number of distribution medals distributed for house gain and payout from the total number of bet medals can be accumulated as a prize and given to the participating players as a ring at the end of the game.

  Also, by playing the bonus game, the number of bonus medals corresponding to the game result is calculated, and medals are paid out to the player. The player can exchange a bet ring for a medal according to the game result by betting a predetermined number of rings in the bonus game mode and performing a bonus game. According to this, the player can enjoy the game with a new interest.

  In addition, the total number of rings at the time is updated and displayed on the mahjong game screen. Thereby, since the total number of rings at the present time can be presented to the player, it is possible to encourage the player to continue playing until the end of the mahjong game, and to remind the player of a sense of losing if abandoned.

  As a form for realizing the game system of the present invention with a plurality of devices, for example, (1) a personal computer installed at home, a home game device, a dedicated terminal device or the like as a game terminal device, the Internet network or A form in which the server apparatus is connected through a telecommunication line such as a leased line network, and (2) a form in which a plurality of game terminal apparatuses are physically coupled to form a single system (for example, a business game system) as a whole. Alternatively, a plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other via an electric communication line, and (3) a configuration including a parent device and a child device, (4) a mode in which each game terminal device functions equally (peer-to-peer type) ), (5) One of the connected game terminal devices functions as a server. In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the game terminal device of (1) and the server device are connected by a given telecommunication line and configured as a single business game system as a whole. Any other form may be used.

  For example, when the game system is applied to a form in which one of the connected game terminal devices in (5) functions as a server, for example, the game terminal device that first participated in the mahjong game functions as the server. It is good to do. Further, one predetermined game terminal device may have the functions of the medal distribution unit 512 and the ring management unit 514, and may execute processing related to the management of the total number of rings and the distribution of the rings.

  Further, the present invention can be similarly applied not only to attraction devices installed in game centers and amusement facilities, but also to various devices such as home game systems, portable game systems, and general-purpose computers such as personal computers.

  For example, FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a device configuration when the game terminal device 10 in the above-described embodiment is applied to a home game system 1200. A home game system 1200 shown in FIG. 24 includes a game controller 1210 including direction keys 1212 and button switches 1214 for a player to input a game operation, a main body device 1220, and a display 1230 having a speaker 1232. The game controller 1210 is connected to the main device 1220, and the display 1230 is connected to the main device 1220 by a cable 1202 capable of transmitting image signals, sound signals, and the like. The player enjoys the shooting game by operating the game controller 1210 while watching the game screen displayed on the display 1230. The operation unit 100 shown in FIG. 8 corresponds to the game controller 1210, the display unit 140 shown in FIG. 8 corresponds to the display 1230, and the sound output unit 150 shown in FIG.

  In this home game system 1200, information storage for storing a game program (for example, the game program 170 shown in FIG. 8), game data (for example, the game data 180 shown in FIG. 8), and the like necessary for executing the game process. As the medium, an information storage medium 1240 such as a CD-ROM or DVD, which is an information storage medium detachably attached to the main body device 1220, is used. Alternatively, the game program and game data may be acquired from an external device by connecting to the communication line N via the communication device 1224 provided in the main body device 1220.

  On the other hand, an information storage medium such as a memory card 1252 or an IC card 1254 is used as an information storage medium that holds the number of inserted medals as data.

  The main unit 1220 includes a control unit 1222 equipped with a CPU and IC memories, a reader for an information storage medium 1240 such as a CD-ROM, and the like, and a game program and game data read from the information storage medium 1240, Various game processes are executed based on an operation signal input from the game controller 1210 or information transmitted from the opponent game terminal connected via the communication device 1224 and the communication line N, and the image signal of the game screen is displayed. At the same time, a sound signal of the game sound is generated.

  The main device 1220 then outputs the generated image signal and sound signal to the display 1230 to display a game screen on the display 1230 and to output a game sound from the speaker 1232.

  The medium for playing the game is not limited to a medal, but may be a medium having a value equivalent to points or money, and these are not limited to tangible objects but may be data.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first game is a mahjong game has been described. However, for example, a game in which a plurality of players enter a wager and participate, such as a card game such as poker or a horse racing game. There may be. Also, the second game is not limited to the bonus game described in the above embodiment, and any game such as a puzzle game, a quiz game, a shooting game, or a sports game may be applied. Absent.

The perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance of a game system. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution method of the total bet medal number. The figure which shows an example of payout magnification. The figure which shows the example of distribution of the number of total bet medals. The figure which shows an example of a distribution ratio. The figure which shows the example of distribution of the total ring number. The figure which shows the example of whole structure of a game system. The block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of a game terminal device. The block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of a server apparatus. The figure which shows the data structural example of the ring number data classified by player. The figure which shows the data structural example of participation status information. The flowchart which shows an example of the game process in a game terminal device. The figure which shows an example of a game mode selection screen. The flowchart which shows an example of the mahjong game progress process in a game terminal device. The figure which shows an example of a BET screen. The figure which shows an example of a participant waiting screen. The figure which shows an example of a mahjong game screen. The figure which shows an example of a game result screen. The figure which shows an example of a battle result screen. The flowchart which shows an example of the bonus game progress process in a game terminal device. The figure which shows an example of a bonus game screen. The flowchart which shows an example of the medal management process in a server apparatus. The figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions for implement | achieving a game terminal device and a server apparatus. The figure which shows an example of a home game system.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 10 Game terminal device 100 Operation part 110 Medal insertion / withdrawal apparatus 120 Processing part 122 Game calculating part
122a BET reception
122b Mahjong game progression
122c Bonus Game Advancement
122d payout control unit 124 image generation unit 126 sound generation unit 130 communication unit 140 display unit 150 sound output unit 160 storage unit 170 game program 172 mahjong game program 174 bonus game program 180 game data 182 game situation information
182a Number of bet medals data
182b Score data 184 Opponent player information 186 Total ring number distribution data 188 Owned ring number data 189 Inserted medal number data 50 Server device 500 Input unit 510 Processing unit 512 Medal distribution unit 514 Ring management unit 520 Communication unit 530 Display unit 540 Storage unit 541 Medal management program 542 Payout ratio table 543 Ring distribution ratio table 544 Owned ring number data by player 545 Participation situation information 546 Total ring number data

Claims (5)

A first game in which the unit game is executed with the play value in the first currency input according to the user operation for each unit game as a wager, thereby determining the outcome based on the overall result of the plurality of unit games. First game executing means for executing
A granting means for granting a game value according to the game result by the first game executing means in a second currency;
Second game executing means for executing the second game using the game value input in accordance with the user operation in the second currency as a wager;
A payout means for paying out the game value according to the game result by the second game execution means in the first currency;
A game system comprising:
The giving means is
A payout unit for each unit game that pays out a play value according to the game result of each unit game by the first game execution unit in the first currency;
A total result giving means for giving a play value according to the total result of the first game in the second currency;
Have
Of the game values bet on the unit game, all or part of the game value that has not been paid out by the payout unit for each unit game is converted into the second currency and accumulated as prize money. When,
A prize amount display means for displaying the prize amount accumulated by the prize accumulation means;
Further comprising
The total result granting unit grants a prize accumulated by the prize accumulation unit at the end of the first game;
A game system characterized by that. The first game is a mahjong game in which the unit game is a game for one station,
The first game execution means changes the player's points according to the game result for each station,
The overall result giving means determines a player's overall result based on the player's points at the end of the first game, and gives a play value in the second currency.
The game system according to claim 1. The game system according to claim 2,
The mahjong game is a game that progresses by allowing a player to perform a towing and abandoning operation within a predetermined operation acceptance period set in advance,
The first game execution means has period extension means for extending the operation reception period by receiving an input of a predetermined amount of game value in the first currency,
The prize accumulation means accumulates the game value received by the period extension means in the prize.
A game system characterized by that. A first game in which the unit game is executed with the play value in the first currency input according to the user operation for each unit game as a wager, thereby determining the outcome based on the overall result of the plurality of unit games. First game executing means for executing
A payout unit for each unit game that pays out a play value according to the game result of each unit game by the first game execution unit in the first currency;
A second game execution means for executing the second game using the game value input in accordance with the user operation in the second currency as a wager;
A payout means for paying out the game value according to the game result by the second game execution means in the first currency;
A server device communicably connected to a game terminal device having
A total result giving means for notifying the game terminal device of a game value according to the total result of the first game in the second currency and giving the user a game value;
Of the game values bet on the unit game, all or part of the game value that has not been paid out by the payout unit for each unit game is converted into the second currency and accumulated as prize money. When,
A prize amount notification means for notifying the game terminal device of the prize amount accumulated by the prize accumulation means and displaying it;
With
The comprehensive result giving means notifies the game terminal device of the prizes accumulated by the prize accumulation means at the end of the first game, and gives the user a prize.
The server apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. A game terminal device that is communicatively connected to the server device according to claim 4,
A first game in which the unit game is executed with the play value in the first currency input according to the user operation for each unit game as a wager, thereby determining the outcome based on the overall result of the plurality of unit games. First game executing means for executing
A payout unit for each unit game that pays out a play value according to the game result of each unit game by the first game execution unit in the first currency;
A second game execution means for executing the second game using the game value input in accordance with the user operation in the second currency as a wager;
A payout means for paying out the game value according to the game result by the second game execution means in the first currency;
The user receives the play value in the second currency according to the overall result of the first game notified by the overall result giving means of the server device and the prize in the second currency accumulated by the prize accumulation means. Means to give to,
A prize amount display control means for controlling the display of the prize amount in the second currency notified by the prize amount notification means of the server device;
A game terminal device comprising:

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