JP6611060B1 - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

A highly entertaining game capable of maintaining a player's expectation is provided. A game system includes a lottery processing unit that executes a lottery and a game control unit that controls a game using a first object row L1 including a plurality of objects Ob arranged along a first path R1. The game control unit executes a changing process for changing one or more objects Ob in the first object row L1 according to the lottery result to the special object Ob2, and includes a part of the first path R1. When there are two special objects Ob2 in the area Q, an erasing process for erasing the object Ob between the two special objects Ob2, and a space generated in the effective area Q by the erasing process is supplemented with the object Ob. As described above, the replenishment process of advancing the first object row L1 along the first route R1 is repeated. [Selection] Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game system that advances a game according to a physical lottery result using a lottery medium such as a sphere has been proposed. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a roulette type physical lottery game machine in which a ball is thrown into a game field portion in which a plurality of pockets are formed, a game portion of the game field portion is provided by a projection portion (projector) installed above the game field portion. A configuration for projecting a game image on the surface is disclosed.

JP 2017-108960 A

  However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to project a game image by irradiating light onto the surface of the game field unit from a projection unit installed above the game field unit. Therefore, for example, there is a structural restriction that a mechanism for another game or a structure for production and design cannot be installed between the game field portion and the projection portion. In view of the above circumstances, a preferred aspect of the present invention aims to reduce structural constraints on a configuration for realizing various displays related to physical lottery.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a game system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention includes a physical lottery unit having a plurality of lottery holes into which a lottery medium can enter, and one or more of the plurality of lottery holes. A display unit installed in the vicinity of the first lottery hole to display an image, a game control unit to execute control according to any of a plurality of game modes, and an image displayed by the display unit according to the game mode And a display control unit for switching.

It is a top view of the game system concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which illustrates the functional composition of a game system. It is explanatory drawing of a game mode. It is a flowchart which illustrates the specific procedure of the process which a control apparatus performs. It is a schematic diagram of an image displayed on a display device in a normal game mode. It is a top view of the physical lottery part in normal game mode. It is a top view of the physical lottery part in magnification lottery game mode. It is a schematic diagram of an image displayed on the display device in the intermediate game mode. It is a top view of the physical lottery part in the 2nd special game mode. It is a flowchart which illustrates the specific procedure of the process which a control apparatus performs in 2nd special game mode. It is a chart for demonstrating a 2nd special game mode. It is a top view of the physical lottery part in the normal game mode of the second embodiment. It is a top view of the physical lottery part in a modification. It is a top view of the physical lottery part in a modification. It is a top view of the physical lottery part in a modification. It is a top view of the physical lottery part in a modification.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The dimensions and scale of each part in the drawings are appropriately different from the dimensions and scale in the actual configuration. The embodiments described below include various technically suitable limitations. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the forms exemplified below.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating the configuration of the game system 100 according to the first embodiment. The game system 100 is installed in, for example, an entertainment facility such as a game center or a casino, or a commercial facility such as a shopping center. The game system 100 used in the casino is also referred to as a gaming machine.

  The player can play a game by the game system 100 by consuming the game value. The game value is a tangible medium such as token coins (medals), coins (money) or tickets, or an intangible value such as credits or points. The intangible game value quantity is stored as data in a recording medium such as an IC card. The player may select and consume either the tangible game value or the intangible game value. The consumption of game value is also referred to as the input of game value.

  The game value is given to the player as a privilege (reward) according to the game result. That is, the acquisition of game value is one of the purposes of the game. Giving game value is also referred to as game value payout. Note that the game value consumed for playing the game and the game value given to the player as a privilege according to the game result may be the same or different. For example, a predetermined amount of credit (that is, the same kind of game value) may be given to the player as a privilege according to the result of the player playing the game due to consumption of credit, which is an intangible game value, or tangible game A token coin that is a value (that is, a different game value) may be given to the player as a privilege.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game system 100 according to the first embodiment includes a lottery mechanism 10 and a plurality of stations 20. The lottery mechanism 10 is configured in a substantially circular shape in plan view from the vertical direction, and is used for physical lottery using the lottery medium B. The lottery medium B is a three-dimensional object such as a sphere. The plurality of stations 20 are arranged in the circumferential direction so as to surround the lottery mechanism 10. A player plays a game using each of the plurality of stations 20.

  The lottery mechanism 10 includes a physical lottery unit 11, a lottery field 12, and an input mechanism 13. The physical lottery unit 11 is a disk-shaped structure (roulette) that is rotatably supported. The physical lottery unit 11 of the first embodiment rotates by being driven by a drive mechanism (not shown) such as a motor. Note that the physical lottery unit 11 may not be rotated.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, a lottery area Q1 and a display area Q2 are defined on the surface of the physical lottery unit 11. The lottery area Q1 is an annular area concentric with the physical lottery unit 11, and the display area Q2 is an annular area surrounding the lottery area Q1. The display area Q2 may be formed inside the lottery area Q1.

  N lottery holes H are formed in the lottery area Q1 (N is a natural number of 2 or more). Specifically, N lottery holes H are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction in the lottery region Q1. In the first embodiment, a case where 25 (N = 25) lottery holes H are formed is illustrated. Each lottery hole H is a circular pocket into which the lottery medium B can enter. A different number is assigned to each of the N lottery holes H. Specifically, consecutive numbers in the order of arrangement of the N lottery holes H are given to the lottery holes H.

  Although the configuration of the N lottery holes H is actually common, in the first embodiment, for convenience, N 1 lottery holes H (N1 is a natural number of 1 or more) first lottery holes H1 and N2 are used. It is distinguished from the second lottery hole H2 (N2 = N-N1). In FIG. 1, the first lottery hole H1 and the second lottery hole H2 are illustrated in a different manner for convenience. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the N1 first lottery holes H1 are lottery holes H selected from the array of N lottery holes H at predetermined intervals. The second lottery hole H2 is a lottery hole H other than the first lottery hole H1 among the N lottery holes H. A predetermined number (for example, four) second lottery holes H2 are located between two first lottery holes H1 adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction. Specifically, among the numbers “1” to “25” assigned to each lottery hole H, a total of five corresponding to the numbers “5”, “10”, “15”, “20”, and “25” The (N1 = 5) lottery holes H are the first lottery holes H1, and the other 20 (N2 = 20) lottery holes H are the second lottery holes H2.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the display area Q2 is partitioned into N unit areas U corresponding to different lottery holes H. The unit region U corresponding to an arbitrary lottery hole H is located on the outer side in the radial direction when viewed from the lottery hole H. As illustrated in FIG. 1, a display unit 112 is installed in each unit region U corresponding to each first lottery hole H <b> 1 among the N unit regions U. That is, the display unit 112 is installed in the vicinity of the first lottery hole H1. In FIG. 1, the display unit 112 is shaded for convenience. On the other hand, in each unit region U corresponding to each second lottery hole H2 out of the N lottery holes H, a marker portion 114 is installed. That is, the marker 114 is installed in the vicinity of the second lottery hole H2. The marking part 114 corresponding to one arbitrary second lottery hole H2 is a plate-like member on which the number assigned to the second lottery hole H2 is indicated by printing or the like. It should be noted that the lottery hole H corresponding to the display unit 112 among the plurality of lottery holes H is the first lottery hole H1, and the lottery hole H corresponding to the marking unit 114 is the second lottery hole H2. Good. As described above, in the first embodiment, N1 display portions 112 corresponding to the first lottery hole H1 and N2 indicator portions 114 corresponding to the second lottery hole H2 are installed in the display region Q2. . Therefore, as compared with the configuration in which the display unit 112 is installed for all N lottery holes H, there is an advantage that the manufacturing cost of the game system 100 or the processing load for controlling each display unit 112 is reduced.

  The display unit 112 corresponding to each first lottery hole H1 is configured by a display device that displays various images. Specifically, the display unit 112 includes a direct-view display device in which a plurality of pixels are arranged in a matrix, and can display an arbitrary image and change the image. For example, a flat panel such as an LED display panel in which a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are arranged in a plane, a liquid crystal display panel that controls liquid crystal orientation for each pixel, or an organic EL display panel that utilizes organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) emission A display panel of a type is suitable as the display unit 112. The surface of the marker part 114 and the surface of the display part 112 are located in substantially the same plane, and there is no step between them. Therefore, the lottery medium B can smoothly roll across the display unit 112 and the sign unit 114 in the display area Q2.

  As understood from the above description, the number of the second lottery hole H2 is fixedly described in the sign section 114, whereas the display section 112 displays an arbitrary image and changes the image as needed. Is possible. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the display unit 112 corresponding to an arbitrary first lottery hole H1 displays a number assigned to the first lottery hole H1.

  As described above, since the N1 first lottery holes H1 are arranged at equal intervals, the N1 display portions 112 are installed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Specifically, five display units 112 are installed every 72 °. In addition, a plurality of (for example, four) indicator portions 114 are installed between two display portions 112 adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction. As described above, in the first embodiment, since the plurality of display units 112 are installed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, the player can easily view each display unit 112 from any direction around the game system 100. There is.

  The lottery field 12 is an annular plate member that surrounds the physical lottery unit 11 in a plan view from the vertical direction. The surface of the lottery field 12 is an inclined surface that descends from the outer periphery to the inner periphery (that is, the physical lottery unit 11 side). The input mechanism 13 is installed in the vicinity of the outer periphery of the lottery field 12 and sequentially inputs the lottery medium B onto the surface of the lottery field 12. The lottery medium B input by the input mechanism 13 gradually approaches the physical lottery unit 11 while rolling on the surface of the lottery field 12, and finally, any of the N lottery holes H of the physical lottery unit 11. Enter the crab. The number corresponding to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered is the result of the lottery. That is, the physical lottery using the lottery mechanism 10 is an operation of randomly selecting any one of N numbers corresponding to different lottery holes H.

  Each of the plurality of stations 20 is a device used by a player to play a game. Specifically, a game using a physical lottery result using the lottery mechanism 10 is executed for each station 20. As illustrated in FIG. 1, each station 20 includes a reception unit 21 that is used to input or pay out game values. The reception unit 21 includes an insertion slot into which a tangible game value such as token coins is inserted, and a payout outlet that releases the tangible game value as a privilege. However, for example, a reading circuit that reads an intangible game value such as credit from a recording medium such as an IC card and a writing circuit that writes an intangible game value to the recording medium may be used as the receiving unit 21. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, each of the plurality of stations 20 includes a display device 22 and an operation device 23. The display device 22 displays various images. For example, a flat panel display panel such as a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display panel is preferably used as the display device 22. For example, a screen representing a game using a physical lottery result using the lottery mechanism 10 is displayed on the display device 22. The operation device 23 receives an operation by the player. The operating device 23 according to the first embodiment is a touch panel that is configured integrally with the display surface of the display device 22 and detects contact by a player. However, an operator operated by the player may be used as the operation device 23.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the game system 100 according to the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the game system 100 of the first embodiment includes a management system 30. Each of the plurality of stations 20 is connected to the management system 30.

  The management system 30 is a computer system that includes a control device 31 and a storage device 32. The control device 31 is configured by a processing circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), for example, and comprehensively controls the entire game system 100 including the lottery mechanism 10 and each station 20. The storage device 32 stores a program executed by the control device 31 and various data used by the control device 31. For example, image data representing an image displayed on the display unit 112 is stored in the storage device 32. For example, a known recording medium such as a semiconductor recording medium and a magnetic recording medium, or a combination of a plurality of types of recording media is arbitrarily employed as the storage device 32.

  The control device 31 according to the first embodiment functions as a game control unit 311 and a display control unit 312 by executing a program stored in the storage device 32. The game control unit 311 controls a game using the lottery mechanism 10. The game system 100 according to the first embodiment operates in any of a plurality of game modes. The game control unit 311 executes control according to any of a plurality of game modes. The display control unit 312 displays an image on each display unit 112. Specifically, the display control unit 312 displays the image by outputting image data representing the image to the display unit 112. The display control unit 312 of the first embodiment switches the image (still image or moving image) displayed on the display unit 112 according to the game mode.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the transition of the game mode. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the game modes of the first embodiment include a normal game mode, a magnification lottery game mode, an intermediate game mode, a first special game mode, and a second special game mode. The first special game mode and the second special game mode are game modes for the player to challenge to acquire a large amount of game value (so-called jackpot). The intermediate game mode is a game mode for shifting to the first special game mode or the second special game mode. In the magnification lottery game mode, the magnification D is determined by lottery. The magnification D is a numerical value for determining the number of game values given to the player when winning in the first special game mode. The normal game mode is a game mode for the player to acquire a game value and a predetermined item (hereinafter referred to as “transition item”). By acquiring a predetermined number of transfer items in the normal game mode, the mode is shifted to the magnification lottery game mode and the intermediate game mode.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a specific procedure of processing executed by the control device 31 of the first embodiment. The operation of the control device 31 will be described by paying attention to the content of the game executed in each game mode and the image displayed on each display unit 112.

<Normal game mode>
When the processing of FIG. 4 is started, the game control unit 311 selects the normal game mode (S1). In the normal game mode, a normal game is executed at each of the plurality of stations 20. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a screen displayed on the display device 22 of each station 20 when the normal game is executed. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the base game of the first embodiment is a bingo game that progresses according to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B sequentially inserted into the lottery field 12 has entered. The game control unit 311 advances the normal game according to the number corresponding to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H.

  Specifically, the game control unit 311 displays the bingo card Ca of FIG. 5 in which N numbers are arranged in a matrix of 5 rows × 5 columns on the display device 22, and a plurality of input mechanisms 13 make the plurality of bingo cards Ca. The lottery medium B is inserted sequentially. The game control unit 311 changes the number corresponding to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H to the valid state, and makes an arbitrary one row (for example, one vertical row, one horizontal row) in the bingo card Ca. It is determined that winning (bingo) has been established when all the numbers in the column or one diagonal row are changed to the valid state. The game control unit 311 gives a predetermined amount of game value as a privilege to the player of the station 20 that has won. In addition, the game control unit 311 gives a transition item to the player according to the row in which the winning is established among the plurality of rows of the bingo card Ca. For example, a transition item is given to a player when winning is achieved for a column selected in advance among a plurality of columns, or when the total number of columns for which winning is achieved reaches a predetermined value.

  FIG. 6 is a plan view of the physical lottery unit 11 in the normal game mode. As illustrated in FIG. 6, in the normal game mode, the display control unit 312 displays an image corresponding to the number assigned to each first lottery hole H1 on the display unit 112 of the first lottery hole H1. Specifically, the number assigned to the first lottery hole H1 is displayed on the display unit 112. Therefore, N numbers corresponding to each lottery hole H are displayed in the display area Q2 by the N1 display portions 112 and the N2 mark portions 114. As described above, in the normal game mode, the player can visually and intuitively grasp the number corresponding to each first lottery hole H1.

  When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the normal game mode (S2: YES), the game control unit 311 shifts the game mode from the normal game mode to the magnification lottery game mode (S3). For example, when the number of transfer items given to the player in the normal game reaches a predetermined value in one or more stations 20, the game mode in the station (hereinafter referred to as “transition station”) 20 is multiplied from the normal game mode. Transition to the lottery game mode. On the other hand, if the transition condition is not satisfied in any of the stations 20 (S2: NO), the game mode is maintained in the normal game mode and the above-described normal game is repeated (S1).

<Magnification lottery game mode>
In the magnification lottery game mode, a magnification lottery game is executed at the transition station 20. The magnification lottery game is a game in which the aforementioned magnification D is determined by lottery. Specifically, the game control unit 311 sets the magnification D according to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H. The magnification lottery game mode is an example of “second game mode”.

  FIG. 7 is a plan view of the physical lottery unit 11 in the magnification lottery game mode. As illustrated in FIG. 7, in the magnification lottery game mode, the display control unit 312 displays an image corresponding to the magnification D set when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1, in the first lottery hole. It is displayed on the display unit 112 of H1. Specifically, a plurality of candidate values “× 2”, “× 3”, “× 5”, and “× 10” regarding the magnification D are displayed on each display unit 112. In addition, the display control unit 312 of the first embodiment displays the special image Ga on one display unit 112 out of N1. The special image Ga is an image indicating permission to shift to the second special game mode. As understood from the above description, the magnification lottery game mode has an advantage that the player can visually and intuitively grasp the magnification D set when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1. .

  In the magnification lottery game mode, the game control unit 311 causes one lottery medium B to be input by the input mechanism 13. When the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1 to which the candidate value of the magnification D is assigned among the N lottery holes H, the game control unit 311 displays the candidate value assigned to the first lottery hole H1. Set as magnification D. For example, when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1 corresponding to the display unit 112 displaying “× 5”, the magnification D is set to “× 5”. When the lottery medium B enters the second lottery hole H2 among the N lottery holes H, the game control unit 311 sets the magnification D to a common numerical value “× 1” over the N2 second lottery holes H2. . On the other hand, when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1 corresponding to the display unit 112 that displays the special image Ga, the game control unit 311 permits the transition to the second special game mode. For example, a flag indicating whether or not the second special game mode is permitted is set to “1”.

<Intermediate game mode>
When the magnification lottery game ends, the game control unit 311 shifts from the magnification lottery game mode to the intermediate game mode (S4). In the intermediate game mode, an intermediate game is executed at the transition station 20. The intermediate game is a game for determining whether to shift to the first special game or the second special game by lottery. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a screen displayed on the display device 22 of the transition station 20 when the intermediate game is executed. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the intermediate game is a bingo game that progresses according to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B sequentially inserted into the lottery field 12 has entered. The game control unit 311 advances the intermediate game according to the number corresponding to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H.

  Specifically, the game control unit 311 causes the display device 22 to display the bingo card Cb of FIG. 8 in which some of the N numbers are arranged in a matrix of 3 rows × 3 columns, and a plurality of lotteries. The medium B is sequentially input by the input mechanism 13. The game control unit 311 changes the number corresponding to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H to the valid state, and makes an arbitrary one row (for example, one vertical row and one horizontal row) in the bingo card Cb. When all the numbers in the row or one diagonal row are changed to the valid state, it is determined that the winning (bingo) is established.

  In the intermediate game mode, the display control unit 312 displays an image corresponding to the number assigned to each first lottery hole H1 on the display unit 112 of the first lottery hole H1, as in the normal game mode illustrated in FIG. Display. That is, N numbers corresponding to each lottery hole H are displayed in the display area Q2 by the N1 display portions 112 and the N2 mark portions 114. Therefore, in the intermediate game mode, the player can visually and intuitively understand the number corresponding to each first lottery hole H1.

  When winning is not established in the intermediate game (S5: NO), the game control unit 311 shifts the game mode from the intermediate game mode to the normal game mode. That is, the transition to the first special game mode or the second special game mode is not permitted. On the other hand, when the winning is established in the intermediate game (S5: YES), the game control unit 311 determines whether or not the transition to the second special game mode is permitted in the magnification lottery game (S6). That is, in the lottery magnification game, it is determined whether or not the lottery medium B has entered the first lottery hole H1 corresponding to the display unit 112 on which the special image Ga is displayed.

<First special game mode>
When the transition to the second special game mode is not permitted (S6: NO), the game control unit 311 shifts the game mode from the intermediate game mode to the first special game mode (S7). In the first special game mode, the first special game is executed. In the first special game, lottery media B exceeding the total number N of lottery holes H are sequentially drawn in the lottery field 12, and depending on whether the lottery media B has entered all the N lottery holes H or not. It is a lottery game that determines the success or failure of a win. That is, the game control unit 311 causes the input mechanism 13 to sequentially input more than N (for example, 70) lottery media B. The game control unit 311 determines that winning is established when the lottery medium B enters all of the N lottery holes H, and if there is a lottery hole H where the lottery medium B does not enter, the winning is not established. judge.

  In the first special game mode, the display control unit 312 displays an image corresponding to the number assigned to each first lottery hole H1 as in the normal game mode illustrated in FIG. 112 is displayed. That is, N numbers corresponding to each lottery hole H are displayed in the display area Q2 by the N1 display portions 112 and the N2 mark portions 114. Therefore, in the first special game mode, the player can visually and intuitively grasp the number corresponding to each first lottery hole H1.

  When the first special game ends, the game control unit 311 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (S8). When a win is established in the first special game (S8: YES), the game control unit 311 gives a game value of a quantity corresponding to the magnification D set in the magnification lottery game mode to the player as a privilege (S9). Specifically, a game value of a quantity obtained by multiplying a predetermined reference value by the magnification D is given to the player. If the winning is not established in the first special game (S8: NO), no game value is given. When the above processing is executed, the game control unit 311 shifts the game mode from the first special game mode to the normal game mode.

  As understood from the above description, the normal game mode, the intermediate game mode, and the first special game mode are the game modes in which the game is advanced according to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H. It is comprehensively expressed as (example of first game mode).

<Second special game mode>
When the transition to the second special game mode is permitted in the magnification lottery game (S6: YES), the game control unit 311 shifts the game mode from the intermediate game mode to the second special game mode (S10). In the second special game mode, the second special game is executed. The second special game is a lottery game in which winning / non-winning is determined according to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H. When the second special game mode ends, the game control unit 311 shifts the game mode to the normal game mode. The second special game mode is an example of the “third game mode”.

  FIG. 9 is a plan view of the physical lottery unit 11 in the second special game mode. As illustrated in FIG. 9, in the second special game mode, the display control unit 312 displays on the display unit 112 an image corresponding to winning / non-winning when the lottery medium B enters each first lottery hole H1. Let Specifically, a winning image Gb representing winning is displayed on each display unit 112. In other words, winning is established when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1, and when the lottery medium B enters the second lottery hole H2, it is not won. As understood from the above description, in the second special game mode, there is an advantage that the player can visually and intuitively grasp the winning / non-winning when the lottery medium B enters each lottery hole H.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a specific procedure of the second special game executed by the control device 31 (game control unit 311 and display control unit 312) in the second special game mode. As illustrated in FIG. 10, the game control unit 311 sets the number of lottery media B (hereinafter referred to as “number of inputs”) M to an initial value M0, and the number of game values given to the player (hereinafter referred to as “number of grants”). P) is set to an initial value P0 (S101). The initial value M0 of the insertion number M is, for example, the number N1 of the first lottery holes H1. The initial value P0 of the number of grants P is 0, for example.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9, the display control unit 312 displays the winning image Gb on the N1 display units 112 corresponding to the first lottery holes H1 (S102). In other words, the number K of lottery holes (hereinafter referred to as “winning holes”) H determined as winning by the entry of the lottery medium B is initialized to N1. As understood from the above description, all of the N1 first lottery holes H1 are set as the winning holes H at the stage immediately after the start of the second special game.

  The game control unit 311 causes the M lottery media B to be input by the input mechanism 13 (S103), and determines whether or not the lottery medium B has entered one or more winning holes H among the K winning holes H. (S104). That is, winning / non-winning is determined according to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered. The process of the second special game (hereinafter referred to as “unit process”) is constituted by the insertion of M lottery media B (S103) and the determination of winning / non-winning (S104). When the lottery medium B does not enter any of the K winning holes H (S104: NO), the game control unit 311 gives the player a game value corresponding to the current number P (S105). End the special game.

  On the other hand, when the lottery medium B enters any of the K winning holes H (S104: YES), the game control unit 311 determines whether the unit process has been repeated N1 times (S106). The fact that the unit process has been repeated N1 times means that winning has been continuously achieved over N1 unit processes.

  When the number of executions of the unit process is less than N1 times (S106: NO), the display control unit 312 displays the winning displayed by the display unit 112 of one first lottery hole H1 selected from the K winning holes H. The image Gb is changed to a number corresponding to the first lottery hole H1 (S107). The first lottery hole H1 whose display on the display unit 112 has been changed to a number is determined to be non-winning when the lottery medium B enters, similarly to the second lottery hole H2. That is, the number K of the winning holes H decreases for each winning in the unit process. In addition, the game control unit 311 decreases the number M of lottery media B inserted by 1 (S108), and increases the number P of game values given (S109).

  If the above process is performed, the game control part 311 will transfer a process to step S103. That is, the number M of lottery media B and the number K of winning holes H are sequentially decreased for each unit process. Accordingly, the probability of winning in the unit process decreases step by step for each unit process. When the unit process is repeated N1 times (S106: YES), the game control unit 311 gives the player a game value corresponding to the current number of grants P (S105), and ends the second special game.

  FIG. 11 shows the number M of lottery media B inserted and the number of winning holes H in each unit process, and the number of game values given when the second special game is over when the unit process is not won immediately after the unit process. It is a chart which illustrates the relationship with P. In FIG. 11, it is assumed that the initial value M0 of the number M of lottery media B inserted is set to the number “5” of the first lottery holes H1, and the unit process is repeated five times at maximum (N1 = 5). ing. As will be understood from FIG. 11, as the number of unit processes increases, the number M of lottery media B and the number of winning holes H decrease, so that the probability of winning decreases, while the number P of gaming value is given. Will increase. Therefore, it is possible to provide a highly interesting game.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, an image corresponding to the game mode is displayed on the display unit 112 installed in the vicinity of each first lottery hole H1. Therefore, the structural restrictions of the game system 100 can be reduced as compared with the configuration of Patent Document 1 in which a game screen is projected by irradiating the surface of the game field portion with light from the projection portion above the game field portion. Is possible. For example, in the space above the physical lottery unit 11, it is possible to install a structure for other games or a structure for production and design.

  The normal game mode, the intermediate game mode, and the first special game mode are game modes in which each display unit 112 displays the same type of image as that displayed on the sign unit 114. That is, each display part 112 displays the number of the lottery hole H together with the mark part 114. On the other hand, the magnification lottery game mode and the second special game mode are game modes in which each display unit 112 displays an image different from the image written on the sign unit 114. That is, each display unit 112 displays an image other than the number of each lottery hole H. As understood from the above description, the plurality of game modes of the first embodiment display a game mode in which the display unit 112 displays an image corresponding to the number of the first lottery hole H1, and an image corresponding to a number other than the number. Game mode displayed by the unit 112. According to the above configuration, there is an advantage that various game modes can be realized.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following examples, elements having the same functions as those of the first embodiment are diverted using the same reference numerals used in the description of the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof are appropriately omitted.

  FIG. 12 is a plan view of the physical lottery unit 11 in the normal game mode of the second embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 12, the display control unit 312 of the second embodiment displays an image corresponding to a privilege given when the lottery medium B enters each first lottery hole H1 in the normal game mode. 112 is displayed. Specifically, a privilege image Gc (specifically, a star-shaped image) representing grant of a privilege is displayed on each display unit 112. Moreover, the display control part 312 of 2nd Embodiment displays the number allocated to each 1st lottery hole H1 with the privilege image Gc on the display part 112 of the said 1st lottery hole H1. The normal game mode of the second embodiment is an example of “fourth game mode”.

  In the normal game, when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1 among the N lottery holes H, the game control unit 311 gives the player the above-described transition item as a privilege. That is, the privilege image Gc is an image representing the transfer item. In addition, the content of the privilege which privilege image Gc represents is not limited to the above illustration. For example, a predetermined amount of game value may be given to the player as a privilege.

  In the second embodiment, the same effect as in the first embodiment is realized. In the second embodiment, the privilege image Gc corresponding to the privilege granted to the player in the normal game mode is displayed on the display unit 112. Therefore, there is an advantage that the player can visually and intuitively understand that the privilege is given when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1. In FIG. 12, the privilege image Gc is displayed on all of the N1 display units 112 corresponding to the first lottery holes H1, but is limited to a part of the display units 112 among the N1 display units 112. The privilege image Gc may be displayed.

[Modification]
Each form illustrated above can be variously modified. Specific modes of modifications that can be applied to the above-described embodiments are exemplified below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples may be merged within a range that does not contradict each other.

(1) The image displayed on the display unit 112 is not limited to the examples of the above-described embodiments. For example, an image exemplified below may be displayed on each display unit 112.

[A] In the normal game mode of each embodiment described above, the numbers assigned to the first lottery holes H1 are displayed on the display unit 112 so that the numbers are continuous over the N lottery holes H. FIG. As illustrated, the numbers displayed on the respective display units 112 may be appropriately exchanged. That is, the numbers of the lottery holes H do not necessarily have to be continuous along the circumferential direction in the display area Q2.

[B] As illustrated in FIG. 14, a plurality of numbers may be displayed on each display unit 112. For example, when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1 in the normal game mode, the game control unit 311 specifies a plurality of numbers displayed on the display unit 112 of the first lottery hole H1 as a result of the lottery. That is, a plurality of numbers are determined by lottery using one lottery medium B.

[C] As illustrated in FIG. 15, an effect image may be displayed on each display unit 112. For example, an effect image is displayed on each display unit 112 in a game mode within a period of waiting for a player to input a game value (for example, a bet) or an effect operation related to winning. FIG. 15 illustrates a case where images of various characters such as animals are displayed on the display unit 112 in a specific game mode. An image of a character owned by each player may be displayed on the display unit 112.

  Note that the game mode illustrated in FIG. 15 is a game mode that does not affect the number of game values given to the player. On the other hand, in the normal game mode, the magnification lottery game mode, the intermediate game mode, the first special game mode, and the second special game mode, the player determines the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H. It is comprehensively expressed as a game mode in which the amount of game value given is changed. As understood from the above description, in the plurality of game modes in each of the above-described forms, the number of game values given to the player according to the lottery hole H into which the lottery medium B has entered among the N lottery holes H is determined. Includes two or more game modes that change.

[D] As illustrated in FIG. 16, an image of a slot machine including a plurality of reels may be displayed on the display unit 112 in a specific game mode. A plurality of symbols are arranged along the circumferential direction on each of the plurality of reels. When the reels stop rotating at a specific time and the common symbols are arranged in a straight line with the reels stopped, a predetermined amount of game value is given to the player. Specifically, a configuration in which the rotation of each reel displayed on each display unit 112 is stopped when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1 corresponding to the display unit 112 is preferable.

[E] Although FIG. 16 illustrates a case where a plurality of reels are displayed on one display unit 112, one reel of the slot machine may be displayed on the display unit 112 in a specific game mode. On the reel displayed by the display unit 112, a plurality of symbols are arranged along the circumferential direction. The rotation of the reel displayed on the display unit 112 stops when the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1 corresponding to the display unit 112, for example. A privilege (for example, a predetermined amount of game value) according to the type of symbol displayed when the rotation is stopped is given to the player. A configuration in which a privilege is given to the player according to a combination of symbols at the time when the reels displayed on the plurality of display units 112 are stopped is also assumed. For example, when a symbol at the time of a stop is common about a plurality of display parts 112, a privilege is given. Further, in a configuration in which a plurality of numbers are arranged on the reel displayed by the display unit 112, the number displayed on the reel at the time of stop is determined as the number of the first lottery hole H1 corresponding to the display unit 112.

[F] Various symbols such as characters, symbols, colors, patterns, or patterns may be displayed on the display unit 112 in addition to the numbers exemplified in the above-described embodiments. Further, the image displayed by each display unit 112 may be changed over time. For example, every time the lottery medium B enters the first lottery hole H1 in the base game, the image displayed on the display unit 112 corresponding to the first lottery hole H1 may be changed.

(2) In each of the above-described embodiments, the display unit 112 is installed for the N1 first lottery holes H1 that are part of the N lottery holes H, and the marking unit 114 is installed for each second lottery hole H2. However, you may install the display part 112 about all the N lottery holes H. Specifically, N display portions 112 are installed in the circumferential direction over the entire circumference of the annular display region Q2. In the configuration in which the display units 112 are installed for all of the N lottery holes H, the reach number in the game executed at one or more stations 20 among the N numbers displayed by each display unit 112 is highlighted. May be.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the display unit 112 is individually installed for each first lottery hole H1, but in the above-described configuration in which the display unit 112 is installed for all of the N lottery holes H, for example, a plurality of display units 112 are provided. The display portion 112 of each lottery hole H may be integrally formed across the lottery holes H. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the marking portion 114 is individually installed for each second lottery hole H2. However, even if the display portion 112 of each second lottery hole H2 is integrally formed across the plurality of second lottery holes H2. Good.

(4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration in which any of the N numbers is determined by lottery is illustrated, but the elements (lottery elements) determined by lottery are not limited to numbers. For example, various symbols such as characters, symbols, colors, patterns, or designs may be selected from a plurality of candidates by lottery using lottery elements. As understood from the above description, a typical example of a lottery using the lottery mechanism 10 is comprehensively expressed as a process for determining any of a plurality of lottery elements.

(5) In each of the above-described embodiments, the game system 100 configured as a single device (game device) is illustrated, but the game system 100 may be configured by a plurality of devices formed separately from each other. Further, some of the functions of the game system 100 may be realized by a server device that can communicate with the game system 100.

(6) The function of the management system 30 in each of the above-described embodiments is realized by the cooperation of the processing circuit such as the control device 31 and the program as described above. The programs according to the above-described embodiments can be provided in a form stored in a computer-readable recording medium and installed in the computer. The recording medium is, for example, a non-transitory recording medium, and an optical recording medium (optical disk) such as a CD-ROM is a good example, but a known arbitrary one such as a semiconductor recording medium or a magnetic recording medium This type of recording medium is also included. Note that the non-transitory recording medium includes an arbitrary recording medium except for a transient propagation signal (transitory, propagating signal), and a volatile recording medium is not excluded. In addition, the program may be provided to the computer in the form of distribution via a communication network.

[Appendix]
From the above description, for example, a preferred aspect of the present invention is grasped as follows. In order to facilitate understanding of each aspect, the reference numerals of the drawings will be described in parentheses for convenience in the following, but the present invention is not intended to be limited to the illustrated aspects.

[Appendix 1]
A game system (100) according to a preferred aspect of the present invention (Appendix 1) includes a physical lottery unit (11) in which a plurality of lottery holes (H) into which a lottery medium (B) can enter, and the plurality of lottery holes (H). A display unit (112) installed near one or more first lottery holes (H1) among the lottery holes (H) and displaying an image, and game control for executing control according to any of a plurality of game modes A display unit (311) and a display control unit (312) for switching an image displayed on the display unit (112) according to the game mode. According to the above aspect, since the image displayed on the display unit (112) is switched in accordance with the game mode, there are various types as compared with the configuration in which the display near the first lottery hole (H1) is fixed. It is possible to provide interest to the player. In addition, an image corresponding to the game mode is displayed on the display unit (112) installed in the vicinity of the first lottery hole (H1). Therefore, the structural restrictions of the game system (100) can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the image of the physical lottery unit (11) is projected by the projection unit installed above the physical lottery unit (11). Is possible. For example, in the space above the physical lottery unit (11), it is possible to install a mechanism for other games or a structure for production and design.

  “Neighborhood” means that the player can visually grasp the correspondence between the display unit (112) and the first lottery hole (H1) (that is, the first lottery hole (H1) corresponding to the display unit (112)). This means that the display unit (112) and the first lottery hole (H1) are close to each other (so that the player can visually identify the lottery holes (H)).

  The “lottery hole (H)” includes both a through hole through which the lottery medium (B) can pass and a bottomed hole through which the lottery medium (B) cannot pass. Further, a hole having a mechanism for transitioning from one of a state where the lottery medium (B) can pass and a state where the lottery medium (B) cannot pass is also included in the concept of “lottery hole (H)”.

  A typical example of the “game mode” is an operation mode that is a unit including determination of a result related to an event corresponding to the game mode (for example, winning / non-winning lottery or a lottery of a magnification). However, the “game mode” is not limited to the above examples. For example, a production operation mode (that is, an operation mode that does not presuppose the determination of a lottery result, for example) may be included in the “plural game modes”.

  The “first lottery hole (H1)” is one or more lottery holes (H) among the plurality of lottery holes (H). If the display unit (112) is installed in the vicinity of at least one first lottery hole (H1) among the plurality of lottery holes (H), the presence or absence of the display unit (112) in the other lottery holes (H) Is unquestionable. That is, a display part (112) may be installed corresponding to all the lottery holes (H) of a physical lottery part (11), and may be installed corresponding to some lottery holes (H). .

[Appendix 2]
In a preferred aspect of Supplementary Note 1 (Supplementary Note 2), in the first game mode of the plurality of game modes, the game control unit (311) includes the lottery medium (B) of the plurality of lottery holes (H). ) Advances the game according to the lottery element corresponding to the lottery hole (H) entered, and the display control unit (312) displays the image corresponding to the lottery element corresponding to the first lottery hole (H1). It is displayed on the display unit (112). In the above aspect, in the first game mode, the player can visually and intuitively grasp the lottery element corresponding to the first lottery hole (H1).

  The “lottery element” is an element selected by lottery by the physical lottery unit (11), and is typically a number. However, any element such as a symbol or a picture is included in the lottery element. The “image corresponding to the lottery element” is an image that allows the player to recognize the lottery element. For example, in addition to an image that directly represents a lottery element, an image associated with the lottery element (that is, an image that indirectly represents the lottery element) that is not an image that directly represents the lottery element itself, “Corresponding image”.

[Appendix 3]
In a preferred aspect of Supplementary Note 1 or Supplementary Note 2 (Supplementary Note 3), in the second game mode of the plurality of game modes, the game control unit (311) determines the number of game values given to the player. The magnification (D) is set according to the lottery hole (H) into which the lottery medium (B) has entered among the plurality of lottery holes (H), and the display control unit (312) An image corresponding to the magnification (D) set when the lottery medium (B) enters the lottery hole (H1) is displayed on the display unit (112). In the above aspect, the player can visually and intuitively grasp the magnification (D) set when the lottery medium (B) enters the first lottery hole (H1) in the second game mode. There is.

  The “game value” is a value to be acquired in a game using the game system (100), and includes, for example, a tangible value medium (token coin) or an intangible game value (credit).

  The “image corresponding to the magnification (D)” is an image that allows the player to recognize the magnification (D). For example, in addition to an image that directly represents the magnification (D) as a numerical value, an image associated with the magnification (D) (that is, an indirect representation of the magnification (D) is not an image that directly represents the magnification (D) itself). (An image that is representatively represented) is also included in the “image corresponding to the magnification (D)”.

[Appendix 4]
In any one of the preferable aspects (Appendix 4) of Appendix 1 to Appendix 3, in the third game mode of the plurality of game modes, the game control unit (311) includes the plurality of lottery holes (H). Among these, the lottery medium (B) determines whether the lottery hole (H) has entered the winning / non-winning, and the display control unit (312) puts the lottery medium (B) in the first lottery hole (H1). An image corresponding to winning / non-winning when the player enters is displayed on the display unit (112). In the above aspect, there is an advantage that the player can visually and intuitively grasp the winning / non-winning when the lottery medium (B) enters the first lottery hole (H1) in the third game mode.

  The “image corresponding to winning / non-winning” is an image that allows the player to recognize winning / non-winning. For example, in addition to images directly representing winning / non-winning (for example, characters), images that are not directly representing winning / non-winning itself but are associated with winning / non-winning (that is, winning / non-winning) An image indirectly represented) is also included in the “image corresponding to winning / non-winning”.

[Appendix 5]
In any one of the preferable aspects (Appendix 5) of Appendix 1 to Appendix 4, in the fourth game mode of the plurality of game modes, the game control unit (311) includes the plurality of lottery holes (H). Among them, a privilege according to the lottery hole (H) into which the lottery medium (B) has entered is given to the player, and the display control unit (312) has the lottery medium (B) in the first lottery hole (H1). The display unit (112) is caused to display an image corresponding to the privilege given when entering. In the above aspect, the image corresponding to the privilege granted in the fourth game mode is displayed on the display unit (112). Therefore, there is an advantage that the player can visually and intuitively understand that a privilege is granted when the lottery medium (B) enters the lottery hole (H).

  The “privilege” is a benefit for the player regarding the game, and includes, for example, a game value, an item used in the game, or a right to play a special game. The “image corresponding to a privilege” is an image that allows the player to recognize the privilege. For example, in addition to an image that directly represents a privilege, an image that is not an image that directly represents the privilege itself but is associated with the privilege (that is, an image that indirectly represents the privilege) is also an “image corresponding to the privilege”. Is included.

[Appendix 6 and Appendix 7]
In a preferred aspect of Supplementary Note 1 (Appendix 6), the plurality of game modes are given to the player in accordance with a lottery hole (H) into which the lottery medium (B) has entered among the plurality of lottery holes (H). It includes two or more game modes in which the quantity of game values to be changed. Further, in another aspect of the supplementary note 1 (supplemental note 7), the plurality of game modes are determined according to a lottery hole (H) into which the lottery medium (B) has entered among the plurality of lottery holes (H). A game mode in which the number of game values given to the player changes, and a game mode that does not affect the number of game values given to the player.

[Appendix 8]
In any one of the preferable aspects (Appendix 8) of Appendix 1 to Appendix 7, the plurality of lottery holes (H) include a plurality of first lottery holes (H1) and a plurality of second lottery holes (H2). The display portion (112) is installed corresponding to each of the plurality of first lottery holes (H1), and in the vicinity of each of the plurality of second lottery holes (H2), the second lottery holes ( A sign section (114) in which a lottery element corresponding to H2) is written is installed. According to the above aspect, the display unit (112) is installed for each of the plurality of first lottery holes (H1), and each of the plurality of second lottery holes (H2) separate from the first lottery hole (H1). A sign section (114) in which a lottery element corresponding to the second lottery hole (H2) is written is installed in the vicinity of. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the game system (100) and the processing load for controlling each display unit (112) are higher than the configuration in which the display unit (112) is installed for all of the plurality of lottery holes (H). It is reduced.

[Appendix 9]
In the preferable aspect (Appendix 9) of Appendix 8, the plurality of game modes include a game mode in which the display unit (112) displays an image corresponding to a lottery element of the first lottery hole (H1), and the lottery And a game mode in which the display unit (112) displays images corresponding to elements other than the elements. According to the above configuration, the game mode in which the display unit (112) displays a lottery element together with the sign unit (114), and the game mode in which the display unit (112) displays an image different from the sign unit (114). There is. Therefore, there is an advantage that various game modes can be realized.

[Appendix 10]
In the preferred embodiment (Appendix 10) of Supplementary Note 8 or Supplementary Note 9, the plurality of display units (112) are installed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and are adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction. The sign section (114) is installed between (112). According to the above aspect, since the plurality of display units (112) are installed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, the player visually recognizes each display unit (112) from any direction around the game system (100). There is an advantage that it is easy.

[Appendix 11]
In any one of the suitable aspects (Appendix 11) of Appendices 1 to 10, the display unit (112) is a direct-view display device. Note that the “direct-view display device” is a display in which light emitted from the display device directly reaches the player's eyes, and the light emitted from the display device indirectly passes through the projection surface of the player. It is distinguished from a projection display device that reaches the eye.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game system, 10 ... Lottery mechanism, 11 ... Physical lottery part, 12 ... Lottery field, 13 ... Insertion mechanism, B ... Lottery medium, H ... Lottery hole, 20 ... Station, 21 ... Reception part, 22 ... Display apparatus, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 23 ... Operation apparatus, 30 ... Management system, 31 ... Control apparatus, 311 ... Game control part, 312 ... Display control part, 32 ... Memory | storage device.

Claims (12)

A physical lottery section in which a plurality of lottery holes into which a lottery medium can enter are formed;
A display unit installed near one or more first lottery holes among the plurality of lottery holes;
A display control unit for displaying an image on the display unit,
The said display part comprises a part of surface where the said lottery medium rolls in the said physical lottery part. A game control unit that executes control according to any of a plurality of game modes;
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit switches an image displayed on the display unit according to the game mode. In a first game mode of the plurality of game modes,
The game control unit advances the game according to a lottery element corresponding to a lottery hole into which the lottery medium has entered among the lottery holes,
The game system according to claim 2, wherein the display control unit displays an image corresponding to a lottery element corresponding to the first lottery hole on the display unit. In a second game mode of the plurality of game modes,
The game control unit sets a magnification for determining the amount of game value given to the player according to the lottery hole into which the lottery medium has entered among the plurality of lottery holes,
The game system according to claim 2, wherein the display control unit displays an image corresponding to a magnification set when the lottery medium enters the first lottery hole on the display unit. In a third game mode of the plurality of game modes,
The game control unit determines winning / non-winning according to a lottery hole into which the lottery medium has entered among the plurality of lottery holes,
5. The game system according to claim 2, wherein the display control unit causes the display unit to display an image corresponding to winning / non-winning when the lottery medium enters the first lottery hole. In a fourth game mode of the plurality of game modes,
The game control unit gives a player a privilege according to a lottery hole into which the lottery medium has entered among the plurality of lottery holes,
The game system according to claim 2, wherein the display control unit causes the display unit to display an image corresponding to the privilege that is given when the lottery medium enters the first lottery hole. The game system according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of game modes include two or more game modes in which a number of game values given to a player changes according to a lottery hole into which the lottery medium has entered among the plurality of lottery holes. . The plurality of game modes are:
A game mode in which the number of game values given to the player changes according to a lottery hole into which the lottery medium has entered among the plurality of lottery holes;
The game system according to claim 2, further comprising a game mode that does not affect the amount of game value given to the player. A physical lottery section in which a plurality of lottery holes into which a lottery medium can enter are formed;
A display unit installed corresponding to each of the plurality of first lottery holes among the plurality of lottery holes;
A sign part that is installed in the vicinity of each of the plurality of second lottery holes among the plurality of lottery holes and in which lottery elements corresponding to the second lottery holes are written,
A game system comprising: a display control unit that displays an image on the display unit. A game control unit that executes control according to any of a plurality of game modes;
The game system according to claim 9, wherein the display control unit switches an image displayed on the display unit according to the game mode. The plurality of game modes are:
A game mode in which the display unit displays an image corresponding to the lottery element of the first lottery hole;
The game system of Claim 10 including the game mode in which the said display part displays the image corresponding to other than the said lottery element. The plurality of display units are installed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction,
The game system according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the sign portion is installed between two display portions adjacent to each other along a circumferential direction.

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