JP5797180B2 - Game machine and game machine control method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine or the like that allows a user to play a game on condition that the purchased game value is consumed.

  Commercial game machines that play a game within a range according to the consumption of medals are well known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the purchase of medals in commercial game machines, in addition to cash settlement, settlement using virtual currency called electronic money is used (see, for example, Patent Document 2), and a plurality of payment methods may be prepared. .

JP 2007-215782 A JP 2010-262389 A

  When the game value is purchased, the game is provided to the user within a range where the game value is consumed. If it does so, a game will be completed in the range provided, and since it is difficult to give the user the motivation of continuation of a game, implementation | achievement of the mechanism of a new game provision is desired.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine or the like that can realize a novel game providing mechanism and increase the operation rate.

The game machine of the present invention allows the user to play the first game within a range commensurate with the amount of consumption of the first game value on condition that the user purchases the first game value (M). 1 game providing means (31) and the consumption of a second game value that the user purchases separately from the first game value and cannot be used as the first game value. Second game providing means (31) for allowing the user to play the second game within a range commensurate with the consumption amount of the second game value, wherein the first game providing means includes the first game providing means. Added value adding means (31) is provided for adding an added value that cannot be used as one gaming value to the user according to the play status of the first game by the user, and the second game providing means. In the above Cooperation game providing means for providing a cooperative game play is permitted to the user as at least part of the second game (31) is provided the consumption of added value over THE won as a condition, the cooperation game providing means By causing the user to play the cooperative game such that at least a part of the playable range of the cooperative game is a playable range without consuming the second game value. Solve the above problems.

According to the game machine control method of the present invention, on the condition that the first gaming value (M) purchased by the user is consumed, the first game is given to the user within a range corresponding to the consumption amount of the first gaming value. The first game provision procedure (S1 to S3) to be played and the consumption of the second game value that the user purchases separately from the first game value and cannot be used as the first game value And a second game provision procedure (S11 to S19) for allowing the user to play the second game within a range commensurate with the amount of consumption of the second game value. In the control method, in the first game providing procedure, an added value that cannot be used as the first game value is given to the user according to a play situation of the first game by the user. Added value Step (S2) is provided, and in the second game providing procedure, a linked game that is allowed to be played on condition of consumption of added value acquired by the user is provided to the user as at least a part of the second game. A provided linked game providing step (steps S17 and S18) is provided, and in the linked game providing step, at least a part of the playable range of the linked game does not consume the second game value. However, the above-mentioned problem is solved by causing the user to play the cooperative game so that it can be played .

  According to the present invention, the game machine provides the user with opportunities to play the first game and the second game, but the conditions under which each game can be played are different. When the first game is played, an added value is given to the user according to the play situation, but the added value cannot be used in the first game and can be used in the second game. Since the addition of added value does not have any influence on the first game, it is not necessary to consider the game balance of the first game. Therefore, by playing the first game, the user can be guided to the second game and provided with the opportunity to play the second game, thereby providing motivation to continue the game on the game machine. Therefore, the operating rate of the game machine can be increased.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, the second game value may be available for purchase only when electronic currency is used. According to this, when the user wants to play the second game beyond the range that can be played due to the consumption of the added value, the user purchases the second game value using the electronic currency. It is possible to guide to the second game via play of the first game and promote the use of electronic currency.

  In one form of the game machine of the present invention, the added value providing means may provide the added value when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. For example, added value is given when the user establishes an appropriately set condition such as clearing an event in the first game or a predetermined game operation. Since the added value is given when the first game is played, the motivation for playing the first game can be given. In this embodiment, a game operation that can be performed by consumption of the first game value may be set as the game condition. The use of the first game value can be promoted.

In one embodiment of the game machine of the present invention, playable range by consumption of the second gaming value is, the user such that at least a portion of the range does not overlap with respect to the play range of the said cooperation game The second game may be played. According to this, since the range of game play by use of the second game value and use of added value is different in the second game, the user plays the game without being biased to use one value. become. Therefore, by providing the second game, it is possible to achieve both the promotion of play of the first game and the promotion of utilization of the second game value.

  In an embodiment of the game machine of the present invention, the first game value may be a medal. According to this, by providing the second game in the medal game machine, it is possible to promote the utilization of the second game value while increasing the operating rate of the game machine.

  In addition, in the above description, in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, the reference sign of the accompanying drawing was attached in parenthesis, but this invention is not limited to the form of illustration by it.

  As described above, in the present invention, the game machine provides the user with opportunities to play the first game and the second game, but the conditions under which each game can be played are different. When the first game is played, an added value is given to the user according to the play situation, but the added value cannot be used in the first game and can be used in the second game. Since the addition of added value does not have any influence on the first game, it is not necessary to consider the game balance of the first game. Therefore, by playing the first game, the user can be guided to the second game and provided with the opportunity to play the second game, thereby providing motivation to continue the game on the game machine. Therefore, the operating rate of the game machine can be increased.

The figure explaining the whole structure of the game system containing the game machine which concerns on one form of this invention. The figure which shows the whole structure of a game machine. The figure explaining the structure of the game provided with a game machine. The functional block diagram which shows the structure of the principal part of the control system regarding a game system. The figure which shows an example of play data. The figure which shows the flowchart explaining the point provision process which a control unit performs. The figure which shows the flowchart explaining the point consumption management process which a control unit performs.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a game system 1 including a game machine 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game system 1 includes a center server 2 and a game machine 3 that functions as a client device to be connected to the center server 2 via a predetermined network 5. The center server 2 is configured as a single logical server device by combining a plurality of server units 2A, 2B. However, the center server 2 may be configured by a single server unit. Alternatively, the center server 2 may be logically configured using cloud computing.

  The game machine 3 is configured as a commercial (business) game machine that allows a user to play a game within a range corresponding to the play fee in exchange for payment of a predetermined play fee. This type of game machine 3 may be called an arcade game machine. The game machine 3 is a game device installed in a predetermined facility such as a store 6 for the purpose of making a large number of users repeatedly play a game to increase profits. One or more appropriate number of game machines 3 are installed in the store 6. The game machine 3 may be configured as a dedicated machine having a physical configuration (for example, an operation unit) suitable for a specific game, or may be configured as a general-purpose machine that can handle various games by rewriting software. May be. The configuration of the game machine 3 will be described later.

  An administrator terminal 7 and an operator terminal 8 are further connected to the center server 2 via the network 5. The administrator terminal 7 is a client device provided for the purpose of the manager of the center server 2 operating various data held on the center server 2 or changing the settings of the center server 2. On the other hand, the operator terminal 8 is a client device provided for the purpose of the manager of the store 6 managing the game machine 3 or accessing the center server 2 to transmit and receive various information. An operator terminal 8 is provided for each store 6.

  The network 5 may be appropriately configured as long as it can connect the game machine 3, the administrator terminal 7, and the operator terminal 8 to the center server 2. As an example, the network 5 is configured to realize network communication using a TCP / IP protocol. Typically, it is constructed by connecting the Internet 5A as a WAN and LANs 5B and 5C that connect the Internet 5A to the center server 2 and the game machine 3 via the router 5D. Note that a local server may be installed between the game machine 3 and the router 5D of the store 6, and the game machine 3 may be communicably connected to the center server 2 via the local server. The server units 2A, 2B,... Of the center server 2 may be connected to each other by the WAN 5A instead of or in addition to the LAN 5C. The center server 2 may be further connectable with a personal computer, a mobile terminal device, etc. provided for the user's personal use.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of the game machine 3. The game machine 3 is a so-called medal game machine that uses the medal M as the first game value. The game machine 3 includes a field unit 12, a plurality of station units 13 disposed so as to surround the field unit 12, and a monitor unit 14 disposed adjacent to the field unit 12. A field 15 is provided on the upper surface side of the field unit 12. In the field 15, a horse racing game is played as a field game in which each of the plurality of models 16 imitating a racehorse runs on an oval course 15 a in the field 15 and competes for the order of arrival. The model 16 is joined using a magnet and a self-propelled vehicle capable of autonomously traveling on a traveling surface provided inside the field unit 12. Thereby, the model 16 travels on the field 15 following the self-propelled vehicle. Self-propelled vehicles are constructed using well-known technology. A gate unit 18 is provided at the center of the field 15. The gate unit 18 has a gate 18a for aligning the models 16 in a line before starting. The gate 18a is selected between a position stored in the center of the field 15, a position crossing the course 15a on one side of the field 15, and a position crossing the course 15a on the other side of the field 15. Can be moved.

  The station unit 13 is provided as a terminal device for a user to participate in a game executed in the field 15. The station unit 13 includes a first monitor 13a and a second monitor 13b, a transparent first touch panel 13c and a second touch panel 13d superimposed on the surfaces thereof, a medal insertion slot 13e for accepting insertion of a medal M, and a user. Is provided with a card reader 13f that reads the card 19 (FIG. 4) possessed by the card and outputs a signal corresponding to the information. Each station unit 13 can be played by one or two people. Each touch panel 13c, 13d is a known input device that outputs a signal corresponding to the contact position when the user touches with a finger or the like. When the medal M is inserted into the medal slot 13e, the inserted medal M is converted into credits that can be used in the horse racing game, and is consumed or paid out according to the game content. The card 19 read by the card reader 13f is provided with a non-volatile storage medium (not shown) such as an IC chip or a magnetic stripe, and the medium has a unique ID (hereinafter referred to as a card ID). Etc.) are recorded. The card ID may be recorded on the card 19 in the form of a barcode or the like. Alternatively, instead of the card 19, a card ID may be recorded on a storage medium such as an IC chip mounted on a mobile phone or the like.

  The monitor unit 14 includes a plurality of main monitors 14a for displaying information related to the game (including video and the like). FIG. 2 shows a state in which two main monitors 14a are arranged next to each other, but the two main monitors 14a also face the display surface in opposite directions on the back side of the main monitors 14a. Has been placed. As the main monitor 14a, a substantially flat flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, or an organic EL display is used.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a mechanism of a game provided by the game machine 3. The horse racing game provided by the game machine 3 includes a betting ticket game that predicts the order of racehorses that run in races held at predetermined intervals, and a training game that trains and trains a breeding horse owned by a user. Is provided. The horse racing game does not include a card game described later. The user purchases the medal M at the medal vending machine 6 a installed in the store 6. The purchased medal M cannot be taken out of the store 6 or converted into cash. In the medal vending machine 6a, the medal M can be purchased by paying cash and electronic currency.

  In the betting ticket game, the type of betting ticket is selected for a predicted racehorse, and betting is made within the range of credits owned. When the user's prediction is correct, a payout according to the odds is given to the user. In the breeding game, the user can increase the ability of the breeding horse by producing and training the breeding horse. Further, in the breeding game, the breeding horse can be started in a specific race of the betting ticket game. Credits are required for rearing horses and participating in races. When the rearing horse wins the race, the prize money set for each race can be obtained. In the betting ticket game and the breeding game, the inserted medal M is converted into credits that can be used in the game, and the game is provided to the user within the range of credits owned. The betting ticket game and the breeding game, that is, the horse racing game, correspond to the first game. By playing the horse racing game while consuming the credits, the user is given acquisition points according to the play.

  When betting on a betting ticket in a betting ticket game, a training point that can be used in a card game is given to the user according to the number of bets. In addition, when the breeding horse starts running in a specific race in the breeding game, a slot point that can be used in the card game is given to the user. The growing points and slot points may be collectively referred to as acquisition points. Acquired points correspond to added value.

The card game is a game independent of the horse racing game that can be played by each station unit 13 of the game machine 3. In the card game, the digital card DC associated with the ability value of the racehorse is given to the user. The card game includes a card reinforcement mode for strengthening a digital card DC by cultivating a racehorse of the digital card DC or synthesizing the digital cards DC, and a digital card DC based on a lottery result of the slot game. A slot mode to be granted and a race mode in which a racehorse of the digital card DC starts running in a special race held in the card game are provided. In the card strengthening mode, the training points acquired in the horse racing game are consumed according to the training and synthesis. Also, in the race mode, the training points are consumed to participate in the race. In the slot mode, slot points set according to the digital card DC group that can be acquired in the slot game are consumed. The user is given one digital card DC by new registration, and is given a digital card DC by a free slot game once a day. Of these modes game is equivalent to the cooperation game.

  The points earned in the horse racing game can be used only in the card game. Also, in the card game, the user can charge for special reinforcement or slot in the card reinforcement mode and slot mode. Billing in card games is limited to those using electronic currency. In the card game, special points as the second game value are awarded in exchange for payment of electronic currency. Special points can be used for special training and special synthesis that cannot be used with the training points in the above-described card reinforcement mode. In slot mode, special slots that cannot be used at slot points can be played. Special training, special synthesis, and special slots are sometimes collectively called special games.

  On the center server 2, an account management system 20a is constructed. The account management system 20a is a system for providing a function for managing the use of electronic currency, and various types of money related to consumption of electronic currency such as consuming electronic currency in response to an electronic currency consumption request from the game machine 3. Execute the process. The account management system 20a is provided with account data 25 in which a user ID and an electronic currency amount (balance) held by the user are recorded in association with each other.

  A game management system 20b is constructed on the center server 2. In the game management system 20b, update management of the game programs of the horse racing game (medal game) and card game executed on the game machine 3 and management of the play data 26 for each user playing on the game machine 3 are performed. In the play data 26, various data necessary for the progress of the game, such as game data of a horse racing game played by a user, acquired points acquired in a horse racing game, game data of a card game, and the like are recorded.

  In the game machine 3, the horse racing game and the card game are provided to the user, and the acquired points acquired by playing the horse racing game can be used only in the card game. In order to play a card game, it is necessary to play a horse racing game, and billing is limited to payment in electronic currency. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user of the horse racing game to use the electronic currency by playing the card game.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the control system related to the game system 1. The game machine 3 is provided with a control unit 31 and a storage device 32. The control unit 31 includes a microprocessor, a ROM in which a program such as an operating system to be executed by the microprocessor is recorded, and an internal storage device (not shown) such as a RAM that provides a work area for the microprocessor. A computer unit provided. The storage device 32 stores a game program to be executed by the control unit 31 and various data to be referred to by the program. The storage device 32 is a storage device capable of storing data such as a hard disk storage device. Play data 26 is stored in the storage device 32.

  Inside the control unit 31, a medal game control unit 33 and a card game control unit 34 are provided. Each of the control units 33 and 34 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware of the control unit 31 and predetermined software. The medal game control unit 33 executes various processes related to the horse racing game executed on the game machine 3. The card game control unit 34 executes various processes related to the card game executed on the game machine 3. To the control unit 31, a medal slot 13e and a card reader 13f are connected as input devices. Further, the control unit 31 is connected to and controlled by the constituent members of the field unit 2, the station unit 3 and the monitor unit 4 which are not shown in FIG. The card ID of the card 19 read by the card reader 3 f is used for reading at least a part of the play data 26 stored on the center server 2 to the storage device 32. The card ID is used to identify a user ID associated with the card ID with reference to ID management data 27 described later, and to consume electronic currency from the account data 25 associated with the user ID. .

  The center server 2 is provided with a control unit 21 and a storage device 22. The configuration of the control unit 21 and the storage device 22 may be the same as that of the control unit 31 and the storage device 32 of the game machine 3, and the description thereof is omitted. Various logical devices necessary for the operation of the game machine 3 are generated in the control unit 21 by a combination of internal computer hardware and predetermined software. The control unit 21 is provided with an account management unit 23 and a game machine management unit 24. The account management unit 23 executes various processes necessary for managing the balance of the electronic currency account. The account management unit 23 specifies the user ID associated with the card ID transmitted from the game machine 3 and consumes electronic currency from the account data 25 associated with the user ID. The game machine management unit 24 receives the user identification information (card ID) from the game machine 3 to authenticate the user, and receives and stores the play data 26 of the user from the game machine 3 or provides it to the game machine 3. To do.

  In the storage device 22, account data 25, play data 26, and ID management data 27 are recorded. In the account data 25, the balance of electronic currency is recorded in association with the user ID. The play data 26 is created and managed for each user ID. When a user plays a horse racing game or a card game on the game machine 3, the card ID that the user has recognized by the card reader 13f of the game machine 3 is provided to the center server 2, and the user associated with the card ID At least a part of the play data 26 corresponding to the ID is provided from the center server 2 to the game machine 3 and stored in the storage device 32 of the game machine 3.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the play data 26. The play data 26 includes a game machine 3 such as a user ID of the user, horse racing game data associated with the user ID, acquired points acquired in the horse racing game, card game data, and special points purchased by the user in electronic currency. Contains information associated with gameplay at. In the horse racing game data, various information such as performance information in the betting ticket game, breeding horse information of the breeding horse owned in the breeding game, possessed item information, and the like are described. In the card game data, various information such as possessed digital card information and race result information are described.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the point giving process executed by the control unit 31. In the point grant process, earned points are given to the user in accordance with the play of the horse racing game. The control unit 31 determines whether or not a predetermined point grant condition is satisfied in the horse racing game (step S1). As an example of the point granting conditions, betting on a betting ticket in a betting ticket game, or running a growing horse in a race in a growing game is set. If the point granting condition is not satisfied, the current process is terminated. When the point granting condition is satisfied, the control unit 31 grants a predetermined acquisition point to the user (step S2). For users who play betting ticket games, training points are given according to the number of credits bet on the betting ticket, and for users who play training games, slots are selected according to the number of heads of the breeding horses that entered the race. Points are awarded. And the control unit 31 updates a user's play data 26 so that the acquired acquisition point may be added (step S3). Acquired points are accumulated in the user's play data 26 while the horse racing game is being played. Note that the play data 26 of the game machine 3 and the play data 26 of the center server 2 are synchronized at an appropriate timing. Then, the control unit 31 ends the current process.

  According to the above-described processing, when the point granting condition is established in the horse racing game (step S1), the user is given an acquisition point (step S2), and the acquisition point is recorded in the user play data 26 (step S3). Thereby, when a horse racing game is played, an acquisition point that can be used in the card game is given and stored in the user's play data 26. In the horse racing game, the acquired points cannot be used as the medal M, and the provision of the acquired points has no influence on the horse racing game. Therefore, it is possible to give the user motivation to continue the game without impairing the game balance of the horse racing game using the medal M, and to increase the operating rate of the game machine 3.

  In this process, the control unit 31 functions as an added value adding means by executing the process of step S2. The control unit 31 functions as a first game providing unit by executing a game control process related to a horse racing game including a point grant process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the point consumption management process executed by the control unit 31. The point consumption management process is a process for managing consumption of various points according to a user request when playing a card game. First, the control unit 31 determines whether or not electronic currency is used (step S11). In card games, only special points are awarded to users in exchange for payment in electronic currency. When the user uses electronic currency, the control unit 31 gives a special point to the user (step S12). Special points are given to the user according to the amount using the electronic currency. The control unit 31 makes a request to the center server 2 to deduct the amount of electronic currency used by the user from the balance of the account data 25 (step S13). The account management unit 23 of the center server 2 deducts the usage amount from the balance of the account data 25 associated with the user. And the control unit 31 updates a user's play data 26 so that the provided special point may be added (step S14).

  Next, the control unit 31 determines whether or not a special game is being played (step S15). When the special game is being played, the control unit 31 consumes special points according to the user's request (step S16). The user can play the special game within the range of the special points owned. In the special game, cards that cannot be obtained within the game range of the earned points can be obtained and services can be received.

  On the other hand, when the special game is not played, the control unit 31 executes the game in each mode in response to a user request (step S17). The above-described card enhancement mode, slot mode and race mode games are executed. The control unit 31 consumes the corresponding acquired points in response to the user's request in the mode (step S18). For example, if a card reinforcement mode game is being played, the training points are consumed in response to the user's request. The user can play the game in the card reinforcement mode within a range corresponding to the breeding points owned. The same applies to the slot mode and the race mode. After the process of step S16 or S18, the control unit 31 updates the play data 26 so as to subtract points according to the use of the user's points (step S19), and ends the current process.

  According to the processing described above, when the user uses electronic currency (step S11), a special point is awarded according to the usage amount (step S12). Furthermore, the control unit 31 updates the play data 26 (step S14) while requesting the center server 2 to deduct the usage amount from the account data (step S13). When the user is playing a special game (step S15), special points are consumed according to the game play (step S16). On the other hand, if the special game is not played, the game in any mode is executed according to the user's request (step S17). Points corresponding to the mode are consumed according to the game play (step S18). The spent points are recorded in the play data 26 (step S19). According to this, when a horse racing game is played, the user can play a card game. When a user wishes to play in a range that is greater than or equal to the points acquired in the horse racing game, the user must purchase special points using electronic currency. By allowing the user to play a card game, the operating rate of the game machine can be increased and the use of electronic currency can be promoted. In addition, by purchasing special points with electronic currency, it is possible to set a more flexible play unit than with the purchase of medals M. Since there is no need for change, fine play fees can be set in increments of 1 yen.

In the process described above, the control unit 31, by executing the processing in steps S17 and S18, the function as a cooperation game providing means. The control unit 31 functions as a second game providing unit by executing a game control process related to the card game including the point consumption management process.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described form and can be implemented in various forms. For example, in the present embodiment, the second game value has been described in the electronic currency in which the account data 25 is managed by the center server 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an electronic currency such as a credit card or a prepaid card may be used. Moreover, the form using the electronic currency charged in the card | curd 19 may be sufficient. In addition, although it has been described that the special point as the second game value can be purchased only when the electronic currency is used, it is not limited thereto. For example, you may pay cash.

  Although the game machine 3 has been described as a horse racing game, the genre of the game provided by the game machine 3 may be changed as appropriate. Examples of game genres include mahjong, shogi, quizzes, puzzles, and fighting games. In accordance with this, the card game to be linked may be changed. For example, a mahjong game may be a card game in which characters appearing as opponents are played against each other or strengthened. Although explained as a card game as the 2nd game, it is not restricted to this. For example, an appropriate genre such as an RPG game, a puzzle game, or an action game may be used. If the game can be set so that the range that can be played with the acquisition points that can be acquired by playing with the game machine 3 and the range that can be played with the special points given by exchange with electronic currency can be set differently As good as

  In addition, although the example in which the range that can be played by using the special points and the range that can be played by using the acquired points do not overlap has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a special game may be made available by using earned points. In this case, a special game that can be played with earned points or special points and a special game that can be played only with special points may be provided. On the other hand, it is also possible to play a game in each mode that can be played with the acquisition points with special points. In this case, for example, a part of the game may be played only at the acquisition points, such as the race mode can be played only at the acquisition points. The playable range at each point may be changed as appropriate. You may make it change these ranges, limiting a period.

  In the embodiment described above, the horse racing game and the card game have been described as independent games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a racehorse described in a digital card DC of a card game may be allowed to run in a race of a horse racing game. Or you may enable it to register the breeding horse of a horse racing game as a digital card DC. Since the relevance of each game is strengthened, motivation to play both games can be given to the user.

1 gaming system 2 the center server 3 game machine 26 play data 31 control unit (first game providing means, a second game providing means, value-added application means, cooperation game providing means)
M medal (first game value)

Claims (7)

First game providing means for allowing the user to play the first game within a range commensurate with the consumption amount of the first game value on condition that the user purchases the first game value;
Matching the consumption amount of the second game value on condition that the user purchases it separately from the first game value and consumes the second game value that cannot be used as the first game value. And a second game providing means for allowing the user to play a second game within a range,
The first game providing means is provided with an added value giving means for giving an added value that cannot be used as the first game value to the user according to a play situation of the first game by the user. And
The second game providing means is provided with a linked game providing means for providing a user with a linked game that is allowed to be played on the condition of consumption of added value acquired by the user as at least a part of the second game. It is,
The cooperative game providing means provides the cooperative game to the user such that at least a part of the playable range of the cooperative game is a playable range without consuming the second game value. A game machine that lets you play .   The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second game value can be purchased only when electronic currency is used.   The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the value-adding unit gives the value-added when a predetermined game condition is satisfied.   The game machine according to claim 3, wherein a game operation that can be performed by consumption of the first game value is set as the game condition. Claim playable range by consumption of the second gaming value is, to play the second game to the user such that at least a portion of the range does not overlap with respect to the play range of the said cooperation game The game machine as described in any one of 1-4.   The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first game value is a medal. A first game provision procedure for allowing the user to play the first game within a range commensurate with the consumption amount of the first game value, on condition that the user purchases the first game value;
Matching the consumption amount of the second game value on condition that the user purchases it separately from the first game value and consumes the second game value that cannot be used as the first game value. And a second game providing procedure for allowing the user to play a second game within a range,
The first game providing procedure includes an added value providing step of adding an added value that cannot be used as the first game value to the user according to a play situation of the first game by the user. And
In the second game providing procedure, a linked game providing step is provided in which a linked game that is allowed to be played on condition of consumption of added value acquired by the user is provided to the user as at least a part of the second game. It is,
In the cooperative game providing step, the cooperative game is given to the user such that at least a part of the playable range of the cooperative game is a playable range without consuming the second game value. Game machine control method to play .

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