JP4749291B2 - Game system, program and information storage medium - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system for playing a game by moving game media such as medals and balls in a game field.

2. Description of the Related Art A game device that plays a game in which a medal, which is a type of game medium, moves a player piece by passing through a winning opening is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-144603 A

  In general, a game device such as a medal game is configured to pass a chucker through as many game media as possible during a game period. In order to obtain an advantageous game result, It was important to pass the chucka through as much play media as possible.

  Since the player's skill is not reflected in the game result other than passing the chucker in this way, the game operation itself is monotonous, although it was devised not to open the player by performing various game effects. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to make a player aware of an input period in a game apparatus that performs a type of game in which a game medium is moved in a game field. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game system of a type in which a game can be advantageously led as a result of inputting only during a predetermined period.

(1) The present invention
A program for controlling a game system for playing a given game based on a detection result by a detection means for detecting passage or contact of a predetermined portion of the game space of the game medium released in the game space,
Mode setting means for setting the first mode period discontinuously and performing mode notification output for notifying the player that the first mode period has arrived or is currently in the first mode period;
Game result calculation means for calculating a predetermined game parameter based on the detection result of the first mode period, and calculating a game result based on the predetermined game parameter;
It relates to a program characterized by causing a computer to function.

  The present invention also relates to an image generation system including the above-described units. The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores (records) a program that causes a computer to function as each unit.

  Here, the game results include the presence / absence of clearing, game results, scores, the number of game media to be paid out, and the like.

  The first mode is set during a game period related to the presence / absence of clearing, game results, scores, the number of game media to be paid out, and the like.

  A plurality of time discontinuous periods may be set as the first mode by switching the mode at a given timing. The mode switching timing may be randomly generated, may be generated according to a predetermined rule, or may be generated based on a variably set period parameter.

  The mode notification output may be performed by outputting an image, text, or the like for mode notification on the game screen, or may be configured to output sound, music, sound, or the like for mode notification.

  The configuration for calculating a predetermined game parameter based on the detection result of the first mode period may be realized by a configuration in which detection of the detection means itself is performed only in the first mode, or detection by the detection means itself Is performed regardless of the mode, but it may be realized by extracting only the detection result of the period of the first mode and calculating a predetermined game parameter.

  The detection means detects at least the first mode period, but may or may not detect the other period.

  According to the present invention, a process of calculating a predetermined game parameter based on the detection result of the first mode period and calculating a game result based on the predetermined game parameter is performed. Accordingly, the game result is calculated without reflecting the detection result in the period other than the first mode. Therefore, in a game system for performing a game of a type in which the game medium is moved in the game space, the player is made aware of the input period, It is possible to provide a type of game that can be advantageously led as a result of inputting only during the period.

(2) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The mode setting means includes
The period of the second mode is set as the period of the mode other than the period of the first mode,
The game result calculation means includes:
The game result is calculated based on the detection result of the first mode period and the detection result of the second mode period.

(3) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The game result calculation means includes:
For the detection result of the period of the first mode, a calculation (for example, integration) is performed to reflect the game result in an advantageous manner so as to lead the game result.
About the detection result of the period of 2nd mode, the calculation (for example, subtraction) reflected on a game result is performed so that a game result may be disadvantageously guided.

  The calculation to be reflected in the game result so as to advantageously lead the game result is, for example, an integration, and an operation for integrating the numerical value of the detection result in a parameter such as a score parameter may be performed. The calculation to be reflected in the game result so as to lead the game result disadvantageously is, for example, subtraction, and the calculation may be performed by adding the numerical value of the detection result to a parameter such as a score parameter.

(4) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The game result calculation means includes:
The detection result of the period of the first mode and the detection result of the period of the second mode are calculated by reflecting the game result using rules having different contribution ratios to the game result.

  For example, in the process of adding the detection result to the point parameter or the like, the detection result in the first mode period and the detection result in the second mode period are multiplied by a coefficient (coefficient that differs in value) of the contribution rate. Therefore, it may be configured to integrate the score parameter.

(5) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The mode setting means includes
A process of changing or variably setting the length of the period of the first mode based on a period parameter that can be set randomly or in accordance with a predetermined rule or variably.

(6) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
A detection effect means for performing a detection effect that requires a given time after detection for the detection result received in the first mode period;
An end time limit of the detection effect for the detection result received in the first mode period is set, whether or not the detection effect for the detection result ends within the end time limit, and for the detection result determined not to end Is a penalty processing means for performing processing to give a penalty,
And a program for causing the computer to function.

  The detection effects are image effects such as motions, movements, animations, and sound effects to be performed by the player character in response to the detection.

  The end time limit may be set at the end of the first mode, or may be set at the end of the first mode + a grace period.

  According to the present invention, since the player has to play in consideration of the time required for the detection effect, it is possible to provide a necessary and interesting game that can reflect the skill of the player.

(7) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The detection effect means is
It is characterized in that detection effects having different required times are performed on detection results at random or according to a predetermined rule.

  For example, when the detection result is associated with a plurality of patterns, detection effects having different required times may be performed according to each pattern. In this way, since it is necessary to play in consideration of the position through which the game medium passes, it is possible to provide a necessary and interesting game that can reflect the skill of the player.

(8) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The penalty processing means is:
An output for notifying the user of the timing of the end time limit of the detection effect for the detection result received in the first mode period is performed.

  The features and processing of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a game device (medal game device) whose game medium is a medal as an example.

  In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not limit the content of this invention described in the claim at all. Further, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential as a solution means of the present invention.

1. FIG. 1 is a front external view of a game apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 10 is provided with a game portion 10 </ b> A that forms a play space 20 on a base 10 </ b> B, and an operation portion 30 below the game space 20 and on the front side of the game portion 10 </ b> A. It is formed in preparation. The upper surface of the game unit 10A is formed by a glass window 22 that is inclined from the upper back side, which is the upper end of the housing 10, to the lower front side. The glass window 22 partitions the play space 20 and the outer space. It has been. The operation unit 30 is provided with a medal storage unit 32 for storing medals M and a medal insertion port 36 for inserting medals into the game space 20. A payout port 34 for paying out the medal M in the housing 10 is provided at the top of the medal storage unit 32. The direction in the following description refers to the direction from the viewpoint of the player who plays the game, and the vertical and horizontal directions in FIG. 2 are the vertical and horizontal directions, and the front side and the front are the operation unit 30 side of the game apparatus 1. The back side and the back side will be described as the back side of the game apparatus 1.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the play space 20. As shown in FIG. 2, a game board surface 3a is arranged substantially vertically at the upper rear end of the game space 20, and a game apparatus monitor that displays a game screen corresponding to the progress of the game at the center of the game board surface 3a. 16 is provided. In addition, two discharge ports 17 for discharging the medal M when the medal M is inserted from the medal insertion port 36 (see FIG. 2) are provided on both upper sides of the game board surface 3a across the game device monitor 16. A pair of movable flippers 18 for changing the course of the medals M released by the vertical movement are provided below the discharge port 17 and on both sides of the lower center of the game board surface 3a. In addition, on the front side of the game board surface 3a, an acrylic transparent plate 19 is provided in parallel with a predetermined gap so as to cover the game apparatus monitor 16, the discharge port 17 and the movable flipper 18, and the discharge port The medal M released from 17 falls in a gap space between the game board surface 3a and the transparent plate 19 while keeping its surface parallel to the game board surface 3a.

  Below the game board surface 3a, a game board surface 3b connected to the lower end of the game board surface 3a is arranged in a posture inclined downward from the back side toward the near side. Below the game board surface 3b, the board surface is substantially flush with the game board surface 3b (more precisely, the board surface of the rotating disk 2 is the same as or slightly below the height of the game board surface 3b). Two rotating disks 2 are provided on the left and right, and the rotating disks 2 are provided with a plurality of pins 2a and 2b for changing the course of the medal M. When the medal M that falls on the inclined surface of the game board surface 3b reaches the rotary disk 2, the medal M drops and moves on the rotary disk 2 while the course is changed by the rotation operation of the rotary disk 2 and the pins 2a and 2b.

  On the lower front side of the rotating disk 2, the upper surface thereof is substantially flush with the disk surface of the rotating disk 2 (more precisely, the upper surface of the inclined surface portion 4 b is equal to or slightly below the height of the disk surface of the rotating disk 2. A chucker portion 4 having an inclined surface portion 4b provided at a position) and a plurality of winning holes 4a formed in the inclined surface portion 4b is arranged at a predetermined distance from the rotating disk 2. The chucker unit 4 includes a passage sensor (not shown) for detecting the passage of medals M that have entered from a plurality of winning openings 4a. A privilege (for example, occurrence of various events) is given to the player in accordance with the number of sheets (hereinafter, when a medal passes through a winning opening and is detected by a passage sensor (not shown) or the like is called chucker detection).

  The medal M that has moved and dropped on the rotary disk 2 enters the winning opening 4a along the inclined surface portion 4b of the chucker section 4, or falls off the winning opening 4a and falls along the inclined surface portion 4b. Alternatively, it does not reach the inclined surface portion 4 b of the chucker unit 4 and falls from the side end of the rotating disk 2 or the gap between the rotating disk 2 and the chucker unit 4.

  An inclined plate 6 is provided on the lower front side of the chucker unit 4 at a position where the plate surface intersects the surface direction of the inclined surface unit 4 b of the chucker unit 4. The inclined plate 6 acts to repel the medals M that have fallen along the inclined surface portion 4 b of the chucker portion 4, change the traveling direction, and drop the medal M onto the upper surface of the pusher plate 8.

  A game field 12 for placing medals having a pusher plate 8 that reciprocates back and forth at a constant speed is provided at the bottom of the play space 20. The pusher plate 8 is a plate-like thing installed horizontally on the game field 12, and the medal M that has dropped the play space 20 is placed on the upper surface. When moving backward, the abutting portion 7 provided substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the pusher plate 8 scrapes out the medal M placed on the upper surface, and the pusher plate 8 moves backward. As a result, the medal M falls onto the temporarily exposed game field 12.

  Further, the front surface portion 8a of the pusher plate 8 is an extruding portion of the medal M, and the medal M dropped from the pusher plate 8 to the game field 12 is pushed forward (front side) and placed on the game field 12. The awarded medal M is dropped into the winning medal duct 13 in a ball hitting state. The medal M that has fallen into the winning medal duct 13 is paid out from the payout port 34 to the medal storage unit 32 through a payout path (not shown) in the housing 10.

  A medal shooter 14 for paying out bonus medals M to a predetermined area of the play space 20 is provided on the right side of the center of the play space 20. The medal shooter 14 is formed so as to be bent and inclined from the upper right rear side of the play space 20, and the tip of the medal shooter 14 is disposed above the inclined plate 6. When the bonus medal M is paid out from the medal shooter 14 according to the progress of the game, the bonus medal M falls on the inclined plate 6 immediately below, is rebounded on the inclined plate 6 and falls on the upper surface of the pusher plate 8. .

2. FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the game system of the present embodiment.

  Here, the processing unit 100 performs various processes such as control of the entire system, instruction instruction to each block in the system, game processing, image processing, sound processing, control processing such as medals and pushers, The function can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a given program (game program).

  The control unit 150 performs various control processes of the medal game device such as bonus medal payout control.

  The input information detection unit 160 performs processing for detecting input information detected by inserting medals and the like. The input information detection unit 160 includes a passage detection unit 162.

  The passage detection unit 162 performs a process of detecting the passage of medals to the winning opening 4a provided in the play field, and the function can be realized by a sensor or the like, for example.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100 and the like, and can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.

  An information storage medium (storage medium usable by a computer) 180 stores information such as programs and data, and functions thereof are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, and a hard disk. It can be realized by hardware such as a magnetic tape or a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present invention (this embodiment) based on information stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores information (program or data) for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 100).

  Part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 180 is transferred to the storage unit 170 when the system is powered on. Information stored in the information storage medium 180 includes program code, image data, sound data, display object shape data, table data, list data, and data for instructing the processing of the present invention. It includes at least one of information, information for performing processing according to the instruction, and the like.

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a CRT or LCD.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker.

  The processing unit 100 includes a game processing unit 110, an image generation unit 120, a sound generation unit 130, and a control information generation unit 140.

  Here, the game processing unit 110 receives a coin (price) reception process, various mode setting processes, a game progress process, a selection screen setting process, the position and rotation angle (X, Processing to obtain the rotation angle around the Y or Z axis), processing to move the object (motion processing), processing to obtain the viewpoint position (virtual camera position) and line-of-sight angle (virtual camera rotation angle), objects such as map objects Various games such as processing for placing a game in the object space, hit check processing, processing for calculating game results (results, results), processing for multiple players to play in a common game space, or game over processing Processing is performed based on a detection signal from the passage detection unit 162, a game program, and the like.

  The image generation unit 120 performs various types of image processing in accordance with instructions from the game processing unit 110, and performs processing for outputting a game image as shown in FIG. In addition, the sound generation unit 130 performs various types of sound processing in accordance with instructions from the game processing unit 110, generates sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices, and outputs them to the sound output unit 192.

  The control information generation unit 140 performs processing for generating signals for controlling various hardware of the medal game device, such as paying out medals, in accordance with an instruction from the game processing unit 110 or the like.

  Note that all of the functions of the game processing unit 110, the image generation unit 120, the sound generation unit 130, and the control information generation unit 140 may be realized by hardware, or all of them may be realized by a program. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program.

  The game processing unit 110 includes a mode setting unit 112, a game result calculation unit 114, a detection effect unit 116, and a penalty processing unit 118.

  The mode setting unit 112 sets a plurality of temporally discontinuous periods as the first mode period, and the game result calculation unit 114 calculates a predetermined game parameter based on the detection result of the first mode period. Then, the game result is calculated based on the predetermined game parameter.

  Further, the mode setting unit 112 may perform mode notification output for notifying the player that the first mode period has arrived or that the first mode period is currently in progress.

  The mode setting unit 112 sets the second mode period as a mode period other than the first mode period, and the game result calculation unit 114 detects the first mode period detection result and the second mode period. The game result may be calculated based on the detection result of the period.

  In addition, the game result calculation unit 114 performs calculation for reflecting the game result on the detection result of the first mode period so that the game result is advantageously guided, and the game result is calculated on the detection result of the second mode period. You may make it perform the calculation reflected in a game result so that it may lead disadvantageously.

  In addition, the game result calculation unit 114 performs a calculation to reflect in the game result using rules having different contribution ratios to the game result between the detection result of the first mode period and the detection result of the second mode period. May be.

  In addition, the mode setting unit 112 may perform processing for changing or variably setting the length of the first mode period based on a period parameter that can be set randomly or in accordance with a predetermined rule. Good.

  The detection effect unit 116 performs a detection effect that requires a given time after detection on the detection result received during the mode period.

  The penalty processing unit 118 sets the end time limit of the detection effect for the detection result received in the first mode period, determines whether the detection effect for the detection result ends within the end time limit, and determines not to end the detection effect. Processing for giving a penalty is performed on the detected result.

  The detection effect unit 116 may perform detection effects having different required times on the detection result randomly or according to a predetermined rule.

  Further, the penalty processing unit 118 may perform an output for notifying the user of the timing of the end date of the detection effect for the detection result received during the first mode period.

  The image generation unit 120 performs processing for generating an image to be displayed on the display unit 190.

  Note that the medal game system of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or not only in such a single player mode but also in a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. The system may also be provided.

  Further, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Alternatively, it may be generated using a plurality of terminals.

  Next, an example of the six sex game of this embodiment will be described.

3. Game processing 3-1. Mode Setting FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the game screen of the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the pieces 220-1 to 220-5 are moved, and a score (medal) is awarded according to the arrival position.

  When a single player game is performed, the piece 220-1 becomes a player piece operated by the player and moves according to the detection result of the chucker, and the pieces 220-2 to 220-5 become computer pieces and move under the control of the computer.

  For example, when a multiplayer game is played with five game machines or stations, each piece 220-1 to 220-5 becomes a player piece corresponding to one of the five game machines or stations. It moves according to the detection result of chucker.

  The pieces 220-1 to 220-5 move forward from the start point 250 toward the final line 248 according to the detection result of the chucker or the control of the computer.

  When the pieces 220-1 to 220-5 pass through the travel lines 240, 242, 244, 246, 248 by forward movement, the obtained number of sheets 241, 243, 245, 247, 249 set for each travel line is given as a score. It is done.

  The game ends when any piece reaches the final line 248 or when the time limit 260 expires.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for describing modes set in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the first mode is set discontinuously during the game execution period (from the game start 310 to the game end), and predetermined game parameters are calculated based on the detection result of the first mode period. Then, based on the predetermined game parameter, the game result (the presence / absence of clearing, results) is calculated.

  The game execution period may be, for example, a period during which actions related to results, game results, and medal payouts are performed, or just during the start of the game (start BGM, start animation period, etc.), or a result display period, etc. Good.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the movement input permission mode (first mode) K1-1, K1-2, K1-3 in which movement of the piece is permitted during the period from the game start 310 to the game end 320, and movement of the piece are performed. Movement prohibition modes (second mode) K2-1, K2-2, and K2-3 to be prohibited are set.

  In the movement input permission mode, the notification object 210 is converted into an image in a mode indicating that it is in the movement permission mode, and speech that indicates the movement permission mode is output. Since movement is permitted during this period (movement input permission mode period), the player can move the player piece forward by inserting a medal in the meantime.

When the movement input permission mode (first mode) ends, the mode is switched to the movement inhibition mode (second mode). After the movement inhibition mode (second mode) continues for a predetermined time, the movement input permission mode (second mode) is resumed. 1 mode), and the first mode may be set discontinuously.
That is, the first mode may be set as it may be generated in time during the game execution period.

  The mode switching timing may be randomly generated, may be generated according to a predetermined rule, or may be generated based on a variably set period parameter.

  For example, the mode switching timing is generated according to a predetermined rule that can be set so that the lengths of the periods K1-1, K1-2, and K1-3 in the movement input permission mode (first mode) are different at random. May be.

  During the movement prohibition mode (second mode), the process of moving the player piece forward based on the detection result is not performed. In the movement prohibition mode (second mode), the constitution may be such that the player piece forward process based on the detection result is not performed by physically not detecting the passage of medals by the chucker. In addition, although the passage of the medal of the chucker is detected, the forward process of the player piece based on the detection result is not performed by not performing the forward process based on the detection result in the movement prohibition mode (second mode) period. It may be a simple configuration.

  In the present embodiment, in order to notify the framer of the movement input permission mode period, in the movement input permission mode period, a speech of speech indicating that the movement permission mode is set is output, and the notification object 210 is moved in the movement permission mode. A text display 270 of a dialogue indicating that the mode is the movement permission mode is performed as an image indicating that there is a certain image. In the text display 270, a display effect in which corresponding texts appear sequentially in accordance with the voice output speed is performed. Therefore, the player can know from the direction of the voice and notification object and the voice text display 270 whether or not the current time is the movement input permission mode period.

3-2. Penalty Processing FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the detection effect.

  Here, it is assumed that five stations play a multiplayer game, and 210-1 to 210-5 are player pieces of each station. Each station's chucker is associated with any of the numbers 1 to 6 of the dice, and the player piece of each station has a checker whose medal has been detected at each station during the movement input permission mode. Move forward according to the number associated with. For example, if there is a medal detection with a chucker associated with n (n = 1 to 6), the player piece advances by n (n = 1 to 6) units. At this time, processing for increasing the advance parameter of the player piece by n is performed internally, and externally, an image effect for moving the player piece forward n steps is performed. This image effect is performed after detection of the detection result received during the first mode period, and is a detection effect that requires a given required time. You may comprise so that the length of required time may be set according to n (n = 1-6).

  Here, the end time limit of the detection effect for the detection result received in the movement input permission mode period (an example of the first mode period) is set, and whether or not the detection effect for the detection result ends within the detection effect end time limit. Processing for giving a penalty may be performed on the detection result determined and determined not to end.

  7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining penalty processing.

  Reference numeral 310 in FIG. 7A shows a time chart of the chucker detection result. Here, the period from 0 to 6 seconds is the movement input permission mode period, and 312, 314, and 316 are the chucker detections occurring during this period. There is a chucker detection associated with 4 in the first second (see 312), a chucker detection associated with 2 in the second second (see 314), and a chucker detection associated with 4 in the fifth second. An example will be described (see 316).

  330 is a time chart of the screen effect corresponding to the detection of the chucker 310. In this embodiment, immediately after the occurrence of chucker detection, an effect output for a predetermined required time is performed for the chucker detection. Therefore, the production output E1 corresponding to the chucker detection 312 received in the first second is performed for about two seconds from the first second (actually about 1/30 later than the chucker detection).

  The time required for the production output may be determined according to a predetermined rule for the detection result. For example, for the detection of the chucker associated with n, an image effect in which the character piece advances n steps in a required time of n / 2 seconds may be performed.

  Also, the production output E2 corresponding to the chucker detection 314 received at the second second is started after the previous production output E2 has not yet ended immediately after the occurrence (specifically, from the third second). . In this way, when there is a queue of previous effect output at the time of detecting the chucker, the effect output of the chucker is performed after these are finished.

  Next, the production output E3 corresponding to the chucker detection 316 received at the 5th second is not currently being produced (the previous production output ended at the 4th second), so about 2 from the 5th second. Done for seconds. Therefore, the production output corresponding to the chucker detection received during the period of the movement input permission mode from 0 to 6 seconds ends at the seventh time, which exceeds the movement input permission mode period.

  Here, the timing of the production end deadline for the chucker detection received in the movement input permission mode (first mode) period is set, and a penalty is given to the chucker detection in which the production output is not finished at the end deadline timing. You may comprise as follows. You may make it set suitably the end time limit of production according to a game. For example, it may be set to be the same as the period of the movement input permission mode. For example, in consideration of the time required for the production and the time lag from the medal insertion to the chucker detection, the end period of the movement input permission mode period + α is set. It may be set. Here, the case where the end time limit 340 is set after 8 seconds in the movement input permission mode period of 6 seconds + 2 seconds is illustrated. In FIG. 7A, since the last effect output ends after 7 seconds, there is no penalty because all the chucker detection effect outputs have ended at the end deadline timing. That is, the player piece advances 4 + 2 + 4 = 10 steps, and the advance parameter is incremented by 10 (see 350).

  Reference numeral 310 ′ in FIG. 7B shows a time chart of other chucker detection results. Here, the period from 0 to 6 seconds is the period of the movement input permission mode, and 312 ', 314', 316 ', and 318' are the detections of chuckers generated during this period. There is a chucker detection associated with 6 in the second second (see 312 ′), a chucker detection associated with 2 in the third second (see 314 ′), and 6 associated with the fourth second. An example will be described in which there is a chucker detection (see 316 ′) and a chucker detection in which 4 is associated in the fifth second (see 318 ′).

  330 'is a time chart of the screen effect corresponding to the detection of chucker 310'. First, the effect output E1 'corresponding to the chucker detection 312' received in the second second is performed for about 3 seconds from the second second (actually, about 1/30 of the time of the chucker detection).

  Next, the effect output E2 'corresponding to the chucker detection 314' received at the third second is performed for one second from the fifth second immediately after the effect output E1 'ends.

  Next, the effect output E3 'corresponding to the chucker detection 316' received in the fourth second is performed for three seconds from the sixth second immediately after the effect output E2 'ends.

  Next, the effect output E4 'corresponding to the chucker detection 318' received at the fifth second is performed for two seconds from the ninth second immediately after the effect output E3 'ends.

  Therefore, the production output corresponding to the chucker detection accepted during the movement input permission mode from 0 to 6 seconds ends at the eleventh second and exceeds the end time limit (after eight seconds) 340. Therefore, a penalty may be given to the chucker detections E3 'and E4' whose production output has not ended within the end deadline 340. Here, a penalty for canceling the chucker detection 316 '(6 forward) and 318' (4 forward) with respect to the detection outputs E3 'and E4' is given (354 '). Therefore, the player piece advances by 6 + 2 = 8 steps, and the advance parameter is counted up by 8 (see 350).

  On the screen, it may be possible to perform an image effect such that 6 + 2 + 6 + 4 = 18 steps forward and 10 steps backward.

  Further, the number to be retracted as a penalty may be the number + β corresponding to the detection of chuckers where the output is not finished at the end deadline 340.

3-3. Specific Example of Game Next, the flow of the game will be described using a specific example.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the progress of the game, FIGS. 9 to 12 are game screen examples, and FIG. 13 is an example of penalty execution.

  Before the game start 412, an entry screen 410 is displayed. During this time, a player entry is accepted. In this embodiment, a single player game can be played with one entry, and a multiplayer can be played with the entries of a plurality of players.

  When the game is started, the screen is switched to the game screen 414, and a period of about 3 seconds through which the game BGM flows is set (see 416).

  A basic set (one set, two sets,..., N sets) including a serif output period 422, a turning period (movement prohibition transition period) 424, and a penalty effect period 426 is repeated. If the remaining time limit becomes 0 during the set, or if any piece has reached the last line after the set, the game is ended at the end of the set and the result announcement screen is displayed.

  The time limit is set at the start of one set, and the countdown of the time limit is started (see 418).

  In each set, first, a movement input permission mode period is set, and a speech for notifying that it is the movement input permission mode period is output by voice. This period is about 2 to 6 seconds, and is set to take different time for each set.

  A dialog output screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed during the movement input permission mode period. In the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, in order to notify the framer of the movement input permission mode period, in the movement input permission mode period, a speech voice such as “Daruma-san has fallen” is output and the notification object 210 is output. Is displayed to the left (the face cannot be seen), and voice text display 270 is performed. In the text display 270, a display effect in which corresponding texts appear sequentially in accordance with the voice output speed is performed.

  During speech output, a chucker input is accepted, and if there is a chucker input, the player piece frame is advanced. During movement, display control is performed so that the player piece performs a forward animation (detection effect) corresponding to the number of chuckers. The player piece when not moving does not animate and stops completely.

  Thereafter, a turn period (determination grace period) 424 is set between the movement input permission mode period and the production end time limit, and an image production in which the notification object turns is performed. During this time, the chucker detection is not performed (or ignored), but the detection output (image effect of the movement of the player frame) by the chucker detection during the previous movement input permission mode period is performed.

  During the turning period, a turning screen as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. The turning direction period is about 3 seconds. During this period, the notification object 210 is rotated from left to front to right and the image is directed to the right. The dialogue display 270 may be turned off when the turning is finished.

  When the turn is completed (426 in FIG. 8), the movement prohibition mode period (penalty period) 426 is entered.

  In the present embodiment, the end point of the detection effect is set to the end of the turning direction, that is, the end of the turning direction period. Accordingly, if there is a player piece for which the detection effect has not ended at this time, “violation” is indicated as 428, and an effect with violation is executed. If there is no player piece for which the detection effect is not ended at this time, “no violation” is indicated. Production without violation is performed.

  FIG. 10 is an example of a production screen without violation, and a screen is displayed in which the notification object turned to the right is a violation-free image.

  FIG. 11 shows an effect screen with violations. When there is one or more player pieces 220-2 and 220-3 moving when the notification object turns around, the player pieces 220-2 and 220-3 are overhead. The arrows 280-2 and 280-3 are attached. Then, the player pieces 220-2 and 220-3 are continuously moved with the arrows 280-2 and 280-3 attached thereto, and when all the pieces are completely stopped, the process proceeds to penalty execution. The notification object 210 is made an image with violation.

  FIG. 12 shows a penalty execution screen. On the penalty execution screen, image effects 282-2 and 282-3 are performed in which the player pieces 220-2 and 220-3 to be penalized are moved backward.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of penalty execution. At the time of determination (when the notice object turning direction is completed), all the distances of the dice portion 524 that has moved at 510 o'clock, the dice portions 520 and 522 that have moved after the start of the determination, and the penalty portion 530 are added and returned to the right.

3-4. Game Processing FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of mode switching processing according to the present embodiment.

First, a time limit is set in the timer and countdown is started (step S10).
Then, the following processing is performed for each frame until the game ends (step S20).

  Based on the timer value, it is determined whether it is the timing for switching the mode. If the mode switching timing is reached, the mode parameter value is switched (steps S30 and S40).

  As the mode parameter, a numerical value indicating which mode is currently set is set. For example, in the present embodiment, two types of modes, namely, a movement input permission mode and a movement inhibition mode are set, the movement input permission period is set as the first mode, and the mode parameter is set to “1”, and the movement input permission mode period is set. As a second mode, '2' may be set in the mode parameter.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of forward parameter calculation processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a chucker detection suspension buffer according to the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the following processing is performed for each frame until the game ends.

  First, it is determined whether or not there is chucker detection. If there is chucker detection, the following processing is performed (step S110).

  It is determined whether or not the player frame arrival flag is ON. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the mode flag = 1 (movement input permission mode). If the mode flag = 1 (movement input permission mode), the chucker is detected. Is stored in the storage buffer (steps S120, S130, S140).

  For example, the storage buffer 600 may include a detection order 610, a chucker detection value 620, and a penalty flag 630. For example, when the storage order is clear due to the buffer configuration, the data indicating the detection order 610 is not necessary. As the chucker detection value, a value associated with the chucker (in this application, the value of a dice eye) is stored. The penalty flag is a flag indicating whether or not the detection effect corresponding to the chucker detection ends within the detection effect end time limit. FIG. 16 shows the contents of the chucker storage buffer generated in the case shown in FIG. In FIG. 7B, the chucker detection values are generated in the order of 6, 2, 6, and 4. For the third and fourth chuckers, the detection effect corresponding to the chucker detection is the detection effect end time limit. The penalty flag is in the ON state ('1').

Next, processing for determining whether or not the chucker detection is a penalty is performed (step S150).
If it is a penalty target (step S160), the number n corresponding to the chucker detection is added to the forward parameter (step S170).

  Then, a penalty presence flag ON is stored in the chucker storage buffer (step S180). If the penalty flag column of the chucker storage buffer is set to the OFF state ('0') by default, it may be written only when it is ON.

  Next, based on the value of the forward parameter, it is determined whether or not the final line has been reached (step S190). If it has been reached, the arrival flag is turned on (step S200).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the screen effect process according to the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the detection effect takes a predetermined time, so in this embodiment, the chucker detection value is temporarily stored in a storage buffer as shown in FIG. As soon as the effect is over, the next chucker detection value is read and the detection effect process is performed.

  When there is unprocessed data in the storage buffer (step S210), the chucker detection is taken out from the storage buffer by first-in first-out (step S220), and a detection effect is performed (step S230).

  The above process is repeated until there is no unprocessed data in the storage buffer. When there is no unprocessed data, it is determined whether there is a penalty flag ON (step S240). If there is, a penalty effect is performed (step S240). S250).

  Note that the processing described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17 can also be applied to a case where a server device receives data from each station participating in the multiplayer game and performs processing when a multiplayer game is performed. That is, the storage buffer shown in FIG. 16 is provided for each station, and the chucker detection received in FIG. 15 is processed for each station (specifically, the advance parameter and the storage buffer are prepared for each station and received). It is sufficient to perform a process of updating the advance parameter of the station corresponding to the above and the storage buffer).

  In addition, the rendering process in FIG. 17 can be handled by performing each station in parallel.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  For example, in the invention according to the dependent claims of the present invention, a part of the constituent features of the dependent claims can be omitted. Moreover, the principal part of the invention according to one independent claim of the present invention can be made dependent on another independent claim.

  In the above embodiment, a predetermined game parameter (forward parameter) is calculated based on the detection result during the period of the first mode (movement input permission mode), and the game result (presence / absence of clearing, results) is calculated based on the predetermined game parameter. ) Has been described as an example, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, the second mode is set as a mode other than the first mode, and the game result calculation means determines the game result (cleared) based on the detection result of the first mode period and the detection result of the second mode period. (A presence / absence, grade) may be calculated.

  As for the detection result of the period of the first mode, an operation (for example, integration) is performed to reflect the game result in an advantageous manner so that the game result is advantageously derived, and the detection result of the period of the second mode is disadvantageously derived. Alternatively, a calculation (for example, subtraction) to be reflected in the game result may be performed. For example, the chucker detection accepted during the movement input permission mode period is added to the forward parameter, and the chucker detection accepted during the movement prohibition mode period is subtracted from the forward parameter k to obtain the chucker detection accepted during the movement inhibition mode period. On the other hand, a penalty may be provided. More specifically, upon receiving the chucker detection, it is determined whether or not it is the movement permission mode period. If the movement permission mode period, the chucker detection is added to the forward parameter, and if it is not the movement permission mode period, the chucker detection is performed. May be subtracted from the forward parameter.

  In addition, a configuration may be used in which calculation is reflected in the game result using rules having different contribution ratios to the game result between the detection result in the first mode period and the detection result in the second mode period.

  In the present embodiment, the pusher-type medal game device has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a medal game device other than the pusher type may be used, or a game device using other game media may be used. For example, a pachinko game device in which the game medium is a pachinko ball may be used.

External view of the game system. The front external view of a game system. Block diagram of the game system of this embodiment It is a figure for demonstrating the game screen of this Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the mode set in this Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating a detection effect. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining penalty processing. The figure for demonstrating game progress. Game screen example Game screen example Game screen example Game screen example An example of penalty execution. The flowchart which shows the flow of the mode switching process of this Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of the calculation process of the forward parameter of this Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the chucker detection suspension buffer of this Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of the screen presentation process of this Embodiment.

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S game system 1 game device 71 communication unit 72 winning detection unit 100 processing unit 110 game processing unit 112 mode setting unit 114 game result calculation unit 116 detection effect unit 118 penalty processing unit 120 image generation unit 130 sound generation unit 140 control information generation unit 150 Control Unit 160 Input Information Detection Unit 162 Passage Detection Unit 170 Storage Unit 180 Information Storage Medium 190 Display Unit 192 Sound Output Unit

Claims (7)

A program for controlling a game system for a given game based on a result detect by detection means for detecting the passage or contact of a predetermined portion of the game space of the emitted play media to the player in the space ,
The period of the first mode is set discontinuously, the period of the second mode is set as the period of the mode other than the period of the first mode, and an effect is made to determine which mode period is in effect Mode setting means;
A game result calculating means for calculating a predetermined game parameter based on the detection result of the first mode period and the detection result of the second mode period, and calculating the game result based on the predetermined game parameter; allowed to function,
The game result calculation means includes:
For the detection result of the period of the first mode, a calculation is performed to reflect the game result in an advantageous manner so as to lead the game result,
A program for performing a calculation for reflecting the result of the detection in the period of the second mode in the game result so as to lead the game result unfavorably. In claim 1,
  The mode setting means includes
  A program for outputting a mode notification for notifying a player that the first mode period has arrived or that the first mode period is currently in progress. A program for controlling a game system for a given game based on a result detect by detection means for detecting the passage or contact of a predetermined portion of the game space of the emitted play media to the player in the space ,
Mode setting means for setting the first mode period discontinuously and performing mode notification output for notifying the player that the first mode period has arrived or is currently in the first mode period;
Game result calculation means for calculating a predetermined game parameter based on the detection result of the first mode period, and calculating a game result based on the predetermined game parameter;
A detection effect means for performing a detection effect that requires a given time after detection for the detection result received in the first mode period;
An end time limit of the detection effect for the detection result received in the first mode period is set, whether or not the detection effect for the detection result ends within the end time limit, and for the detection result determined not to end Is a penalty processing means for performing processing to give a penalty,
And a program for causing the computer to function. In claim 3,
The penalty processing means is:
A program for performing an output for notifying a user of a timing of an end time limit of a detection effect for a detection result received during a first mode period. A computer-readable information storage medium, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is stored. A game system for a given game based on a result detect by detection means for detecting the passage or contact of a predetermined portion of the game space of the emitted play media to the player in the space,
The period of the first mode is set discontinuously, the period of the second mode is set as the period of the mode other than the period of the first mode, and an effect is made to determine which mode period is in effect Mode setting means;
Game result calculation means for calculating a predetermined game parameter based on the detection result of the first mode period and the detection result of the second mode period, and calculating the game result based on the predetermined game parameter ;
The game result calculation means includes:
For the detection result of the period of the first mode, a calculation is performed to reflect the game result in an advantageous manner so as to lead the game result,
A game system characterized by performing an operation of reflecting the detection result of the second mode period in the game result so as to lead the game result unfavorably. A game system for a given game based on a result detect by detection means for detecting the passage or contact of a predetermined portion of the game space of the emitted play media to the player in the space,
Mode setting means for setting the first mode period discontinuously and performing mode notification output for notifying the player that the first mode period has arrived or is currently in the first mode period;
Game result calculation means for calculating a predetermined game parameter based on the detection result of the first mode period, and calculating a game result based on the predetermined game parameter;
A detection effect means for performing a detection effect that requires a given time after detection for the detection result received in the first mode period;
An end time limit of the detection effect for the detection result received in the first mode period is set, whether or not the detection effect for the detection result ends within the end time limit, and for the detection result determined not to end Is a penalty processing means for performing processing to give a penalty,
A gaming system characterized by including:

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