JP7106152B2 - game system and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to game systems and programs.

There are game machines that provide a base game (primary game) and a secondary game that progresses based on the game situation of the base game. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a game machine that provides a pusher game for the purpose of dropping game media such as medals from a field and a lottery game that progresses based on the game situation of the pusher game.

JP 2012-5766 A

However, in such a conventional game machine, the correspondence relationship between the base game and the secondary game was fixed. As a result, it has been difficult to flexibly cope with various ways of playing games on the game machine. For example, it has been difficult to meet the needs of both a user who wants to play alone on a game machine and a user who wants to play cooperatively with others. Moreover, it has been difficult to meet the needs of users who want their preferred game as a base game among a plurality of types of games.

An object of some aspects of the present invention is to provide a game system and a program capable of providing various ways of playing in the play of the base game and the secondary game.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a game system and program capable of achieving the effects described in the embodiments described later.

To solve the above-described problems, one aspect of the present invention is a game system capable of providing a secondary game that progresses based on a game situation of one or more games, the game affecting the secondary game. a selection unit that selects different numbers and/or types of games according to predetermined information; and a game control unit that advances the secondary game based on the game situation of the game selected by the selection unit. It is a game system with

Also, one aspect of the present invention provides a computer with a different number or and/or a selection step of selecting a type of game, and a game control step of advancing the secondary game based on the game situation of the game selected by the selection step.

The general view of the game machine which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of base game selection according to the embodiment; 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system according to a first embodiment; FIG. The enlarged view of the station unit which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the game field according to the same embodiment; Fig. 1 for explaining the slot game according to the embodiment; FIG. 2 for explaining the slot game according to the embodiment; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the game machine according to the embodiment; The figure which shows an example of the setting information which concerns on the same embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the user information which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of a unit management section according to the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game machine according to the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart showing a first example of the flow of selection processing by the game machine according to the embodiment; 9 is a flowchart showing a second example of the flow of selection processing by the game machine according to the embodiment; 9 is a flowchart showing a third example of the flow of selection processing by the game machine according to the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of switching processing by the game machine according to the embodiment; Fig. 1 for explaining a bingo game according to a second embodiment; Fig. 2 for explaining the bingo game according to the embodiment; FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram of base game selection according to the third embodiment; The perspective view which shows the physical lottery mechanism which concerns on the same embodiment. The general view of the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of base game selection according to the embodiment; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the game machine according to the embodiment; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of a unit management section according to the embodiment; FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram of base game selection according to a modification;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[First embodiment]
[Outline of game system]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is an overall view of a game machine 2 included in a game system 1 (FIG. 3) according to this embodiment.
The game machine 2 (FIG. 1) is a so-called medal game machine. The game machine 2 includes a plurality of station units ST and simultaneously executes a plurality of base games in each station unit ST. In addition to these base games, the game machine 2 can also execute secondary games that progress based on the base games in the plurality of station units ST individually or jointly. The game machine 2 selects a different number of games according to predetermined information as base games that affect the secondary game. Then, the game machine 2 advances the secondary game based on the game situation of the selected base game.

In this embodiment, as an example, a case where the base game is a so-called pusher game using medals will be described. Also, in this embodiment, as an example, a case where the secondary game is a slot game will be described. Note that the game state refers to the state of progress of the game that occurs according to the user's operation or the passage of time. Specifically, the game situation of the base game in which the secondary game progresses is, for example, a situation in which predetermined conditions such as a predetermined result and predetermined timing are satisfied in the base game.

Here, an outline of selection of a base game by the game machine 2 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of base game selection according to this embodiment.
FIG. 2 shows two states T1 and ST2 as correspondence relationships between the base game and the secondary game. In state T1, one base game is associated with one secondary game. In this case, the secondary game progresses based on the game situation of one base game. Also, in state T2, a plurality of base games are associated with one secondary game. In this case, the secondary game progresses based on the game situations of the two base games. The game machine 2 uses, for example, a different number of games as base games based on the user's operation and the settings of the game machine 2 . Thereby, for example, the state T1 and the state T2 are switched.

The concept of base game selection will now be described more specifically.
The game machine 2 has two play modes, an individual play mode and a cooperative play mode. The individual play mode is a play mode in which one pusher game played by one user affects one slot game. In the individual play mode, each user can independently enjoy the pusher game and the slot game. That is, in the individual play mode, the relationship between the pusher game and the slot game is the state T1 in FIG.

The cooperative play mode is a play mode in which a plurality of pusher games played by a plurality of users affect one slot game. That is, in the cooperative play mode, the relationship between the pusher game and the slot game is the state T2 in FIG. In the cooperative play mode, the number of users participating in one slot game, that is, the number of base games is not limited. For example, the number of base games in the cooperative play mode may be set in advance, or may be set by drawing lots as appropriate. In the following, as an example, in the cooperative play mode, two station units ST (the station unit ST on the left side in FIG. 1 can be distinguished by calling it the first station unit ST1 and the station unit ST on the right side as the second station unit ST2). ) are associated with one slot game. In the cooperative play mode, each user can enjoy the game with a sense of solidarity because the pusher game played by each user progresses in a slot game with a common game situation.

The game machine 2 switches between the individual play mode and the cooperative play mode, for example, according to the user's operation, the settings of the game machine 2, and the like. When executing each play mode, the game machine 2 selects a pusher game to participate in the cooperative play mode, for example, according to the user's operation or the settings of the game machine 2 . In this way, the game machine 2 can switch between an individual play mode in which the slot game has one base game and a cooperative play mode in which there are two base games. The game machine 2 can also switch only the combination of base games (station units ST) without changing the number of base games corresponding to one slot game. Specifically, from the slot game whose base game is the pusher game of the first station unit ST1 and the second station unit ST2, the pusher game of the first station unit ST1 and the pusher game of the third station unit ST3 are used as the base game. You may switch to a slot game. Thus, the game machine 2 can provide various ways of playing.

[Configuration of game system]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game system 1 according to this embodiment.
The game system 1 includes one or more game machines 2-1, 2-2, . . . , 2-n and a center server 5 described above. The game machines 2-1, 2-2, . . . , 2-n and the center server 5 are connected to the network N and can communicate with each other. The game machines 2-1, 2-2, .
The center server 5 is a device that manages play data and user data of each game of the game machine 2 .

The network N is an information communication network including a WAN (Wide Area Network) and a LAN (Local Area Network). The WAN includes, for example, the Internet network, mobile phone network, PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) network, PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network), dedicated communication line network, VPN (Virtual Private Network), and the like. be done.

[Configuration of game machine]
Next, the configuration of the game machine 2 will be described.
The game machine 2 is provided with a plurality of station units ST. In the form of FIG. 1, the game machine 2 is provided with four station units ST, and between two adjacent station units ST are a first monitor 11 and a second monitor 11 commonly used by the two station units ST. A monitor 12 is provided. The first monitor 11 is a liquid crystal display device, and displays a bingo game, a roulette game, or the like. The second monitor 12 is provided with a book-type screen 12a and a projector (not shown) that displays a game image on the screen 12a, and displays a slot game and a roulette game that progress based on the game situation of the pusher game. be done. Note that the game machine 2 shown in FIG. 1 is illustrated with appropriate members omitted.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the station unit ST. Also, FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the game field GF.
Each station unit ST is designed for one user. The game fields GF of the station units ST sharing the monitors 11 and 12 face the same direction. can be played. The station unit ST executes a pusher game and a slot game that progresses based on the game situation of the pusher game. Each station unit ST is provided with an operation unit 3 for the user to operate the game, and a game field GF in which the game progresses according to the user's operation. The game progresses using movement. The medals M thrown into the game field GF are the medals M internally circulated in the game machine 2, and the medals thrown in by the user or paid out to the user (hereinafter sometimes referred to as playing medals). They are different specifications.

The operation unit 3 of the station unit ST includes a medal insertion slot 21 for inserting play medals into the game machine 2, an insertion operation lever 22 for inserting medals M into the game field GF, and operation buttons for various operations. 23, a card reader 24 for reading the user's card 4, and a medal payout port 25 (see FIG. 1) for paying out play medals to the user in accordance with the game result of the game field GF. A play medal inserted into the medal slot 21 is detected by a medal detection sensor (not shown) and stored in the storage unit 73 as credit. By operating the insertion operation lever 22, the user can insert the medals M into the game field GF within the credits owned by the user.

A game field GF means a space in which a game with medals M progresses, and includes a table 31, a pusher table 32, a drop section 34, and a collection section 35. FIG. The station unit ST includes a table 31 on which medals M are placed, a pusher table 32 that reciprocates back and forth along the upper surface of the table 31, a medal supply mechanism 33 that supplies medals M onto the pusher table 32, A drop section 34 located at the front end of the table 31 from which the medals M drop, a recovery section 35 from which the medals M are recovered on both sides of the table 31, and a carrier provided in the recovery section 35 for adjusting drop of the medals M. A drop adjusting mechanism 36, a checker 37 extending from the front end of the table 31 and detecting medals M dropped from the center of the front end of the table 31, and an IC reader 38 detecting the medals M dropped to the drop portion 34 are provided. ing. A table 31 is fixed to the game field GF. The pusher table 32 reciprocates in the direction of the arrow in the drawing according to the operation of a drive mechanism (not shown). Due to this reciprocating motion, the medals M on the pusher table 32 and the medals M on the table 31 are pushed out and moved. The pushed medals M move to the drop section 34 or the collection section 35 . Among the medals M, the medals M pushed out from the central portion of the front end of the table 31 pass through the hole portion 371 of the checker 37 and move to the drop portion 34 . The checker 37 has, for example, an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like, and detects passage of the medal M through the hole 371 . Information on the medals M dropped to the drop section 34 is read by the IC reader 38, and influences game situations of various games.

The medal M is a resin medal having an IC chip (not shown) on which identification information is recorded. A medal M is provided with a plurality of attributes. As an example, a blue medal M1 with a 1-credit value set, a green medal M2 with a 2-credit value, and a 3-credit value are supplied onto the game field GF in response to the operation of the input operation lever 22. and bingo medals M4 each tied to a plurality of squares on the bingo sheet 101 of the bingo game. When the blue medal M1 falls on the falling part 34, 1 credit is given to the user, and similarly, when the green medal M2 and the red medal M3 fall on the falling part 34, 2 credits and 3 credits are given to the user respectively. be done. The color medals M1 to M3 are made of translucent resin of each color. Identification information of each color is recorded in the IC chip of each color medal M1 to M3. Also, the bingo medals M4 are made of a yellow resin having translucency. The translucent resin includes a transparent resin and a translucent resin, and any resin having a property of transmitting light is sufficient.

[Pusher game]
Here, the play of the pusher game on the above game field GF will be described.
In playing the pusher game, first, when the user inserts play medals into the medal slot 21 , credits corresponding to the play medals are counted and recorded in the storage unit 73 . Next, when the user operates the insertion operation lever 22, the blue medal M1 is supplied onto the game field GF through the medal insertion guide 45. FIG. At this time, when the user operates the operation unit 3, the insertion direction of the medal insertion guide 45 is changed. Here, on the table 31 and the pusher table 32 of the game field GF, medals M1 to M4 are laid out in contact with each other. When the medals M1 are inserted, the pushing force due to the reciprocating motion of the pusher table 32 is transmitted to the medals M spread from the front end of the pusher table 32 to the front end of the table 31 . Then, the medal M positioned at the front end portion of the table 31 is pushed out and dropped to the drop portion 34 . Alternatively, the medals M positioned on the side of the table 31 are pushed out and dropped into the collection section 35 .

The IC reader 38 reads the identification information of the medal M that has fallen into the drop section 34 . Then, according to the read identification information, various kinds of processing such as giving credits, paying out play medals from the medal payout port 25, progressing the bingo game, executing a roulette lottery, etc. are performed. Also, the medal M at the center of the front end of the table 31 falls through the hole 371 of the checker 37 . When the checker 37 detects the dropping of the medals M, the game machine 2 increases the number of pending lotteries for the slot game. Thus, in the pusher game, the user obtains rewards such as credits and the number of pending lotteries in the slot game by dropping the medals M onto the drop section 34 .

[Slot game: individual play mode]
Next, the slot game will be explained.
The slot game according to this embodiment progresses the game in different manners depending on the play mode. First, the slot game in the individual play mode will be explained.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the slot game in the individual play mode.
In the example shown in FIG. 6, the second monitor 12 displays game screens G1 and G2 of two slot games. Specifically, on the left side of the second monitor 12, the game screen G1 of the slot game corresponding to the pusher game of the first station unit ST1 is displayed. Also, on the right side of the second monitor 12, a game screen G2 of a slot game corresponding to the pusher game of the second station unit ST2 is displayed.

The slot game according to the present embodiment is a one-line slot game in which it is determined whether or not three patterns are aligned on one horizontal line L1. The probability of lottery in the slot game changes according to the type of pattern, and the lower the probability of matching the pattern, the higher the reward is set. Here, the slot game on the side of the first station unit ST1 will be specifically described. The slot game on the side of the second station unit ST2 is the same as the slot game on the side of the first station unit ST1, so the explanation is omitted. The lottery pending number of slot games, that is, the remaining number of slot games is indicated by the slot lamp G11 at the bottom of the game screen. This slot lamp G11 lights up every time one medal M passes through the checker 37 in the corresponding pusher game. Also, the slot game is executed once in exchange for consuming a predetermined unit amount of the pending lottery number. The slot lamp G11 is turned off by the number of lottery pending numbers consumed.

In the central portion of the game screen G1, three pattern display portions G121, G122, and G123 are arranged so as to draw a substantially V-shaped line L1 in the horizontal direction. When the slot game is started, the patterns to be displayed in each of the pattern display portions G121, G122 and G123 are selected according to a predetermined probability. A pattern to be displayed in each of the pattern display portions G121, G122, and G123 is selected from a plurality of predetermined patterns. At least some of the plurality of patterns may be patterns associated with the color of the medal M. If the same pattern is displayed on all of the three pattern display portions G121, G122, and G123, the player wins, and the user is awarded a reward having a value corresponding to the type of the pattern that matches. For example, when blue patterns are aligned, a predetermined number of blue medals M1 are thrown into the game field GF as a reward, assuming that the blue medals M1 have been won. For example, an amount of credits corresponding to the product of the credit value per blue medal M1 (1 credit in this example) and the number of winning medals may be given to the user as a reward.

An item display section G13 is provided in the upper part of the game screen G1. A plurality of types of items are displayed in the item display portion G13. When a predetermined item granting condition is satisfied, such as when a specific pattern is aligned in the pattern display portions G121, G122, and G123, one of the items displayed in the item display portion G13 is presented to the user of the first station unit ST1. Granted.
Thus, in the individual play mode, the game machine 2 provides independent slot games for the user playing the pusher game in the first station unit ST1 and the user playing the pusher game in the second station unit ST2. I will provide a.

[Slot game: cooperative play mode]
Next, the slot game in the cooperative play mode will be explained.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the slot game in the cooperative play mode.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, the second monitor 12 displays a game screen G3 of one slot game. This game screen G3 is shared between the first station unit ST1 and the second station unit ST2, and progresses based on the game situation of the pusher game of each station unit ST1, ST2.

At the bottom of the game screen G3, there is provided a slot lamp G31 indicating the pending lottery number, like the slot lamp G11 in the individual play mode described above. The slot lamp G31 is divided into left and right lamps one by one. The slot lamps G31 divided into halves are assigned to the first station unit ST1 and the second station unit ST2, respectively. Specifically, when the medal M passes the checker 37 in the first station unit ST1, the left half G311 of the slot lamp G31 lights up. Also, in the second station unit ST2, when the medal M passes the checker 37, the right half G312 of the slot lamp G31 lights up. The slot lamp G31, both sides of which are illuminated, indicates the number of pending lotteries. Also, the slot game is executed once in exchange for consuming a predetermined unit amount of the pending lottery number. The slot lamp G31 is turned off by the number of lottery pending numbers consumed. That is, in the cooperative play mode, the slot game proceeds when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when an AND condition is satisfied) in both station units ST1 and ST2.

Note that the correspondence between the game situation of each station unit and the slot game in the cooperative play mode is not limited to that described above. Specifically, for example, the slot lamp G31 may be lit when the medal M passes the checker 37 (when the OR condition is satisfied) in either of the first station units ST1, ST2.
The slot game according to this embodiment has two game modes, a normal mode and a special mode (bonus mode). In the normal mode and the special mode, the amount of consumption of the lottery pending number in the slot game and the expected value of the lottery are different. Specifically, in the normal mode, the consumption of the lottery pending number is small, but the expected value of the lottery is low. On the other hand, in the special mode, the consumption of lottery pending numbers is large, but the expected value of the lottery is high. The transition from the normal mode to the special mode is performed, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the number of pending lotteries is equal to or greater than a predetermined number.

[Configuration of control system of game machine]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the game machine 2 according to this embodiment.
The game machine 2 is provided with a unit management section 71 that manages the operation of each station unit ST. The unit management section 71 adjusts the operations of the first monitor 11, the second monitor 12, and the medal supply mechanism 33, which are used in common among the station units ST. Each station unit ST is provided with a station control section 72 and a storage section 73 . The unit management section 71 and the station control section 72 are logical devices realized by a combination of hardware of the game machine 2 (including a CPU and a memory as its internal storage device) and software. The station control unit 72 is connected to the operation unit 3 that receives the user's operation, the medal supply mechanism 33, the dropout adjustment mechanism 36, the IC reader 38, the first monitor 11 and the second monitor 12, the unit management unit 71, etc. Each station unit ST requests or acquires signals and data necessary for progressing the game. Further, the station control section 72 controls sharing and individualization of slot games based on the unit control information acquired from the unit management section 71 . The station control unit 72 is also connected to various sensors, mechanisms, members, etc. necessary for game execution and settings, and controls transmission and reception of signals and data and operations.

The storage unit 73 is a device including a nonvolatile storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium, an optical storage medium, and an EEPROM. The storage unit 73 stores a game program 74 for executing a game on the game machine 2 , play data 75 , medal identification data 76 in which attributes and identification information of medals M are recorded in association with each other, and the game machine 2 . facility/equipment data 77 indicating setting information for each facility and the game machine 2 where the game machine 2 is installed. In addition, the storage unit 73 records various data necessary for executing the game. The play data 75 is data in which the play contents of the game are saved so that the player can continue playing the game. The play data 75 records the results of various games played by the player and the data related to the contents of the game such as items acquired.

When the station control unit 72 reads and executes the game program 74 stored in the storage unit 73, the station control unit 72 internally includes a pusher game execution unit 721, a bingo game execution unit 722, and a slot game execution unit 721 as logical devices. A game execution unit 723 and a roulette game execution unit 724 are provided. The pusher game execution unit 721 executes various processes necessary for progress of the pusher game. For example, throwing medals M into the game field GF according to the user's operation, awarding rewards according to the medals M dropped to the drop part 34, supplying medals M from the medal supply mechanism 33, and LEDs according to the game results. Processing such as game presentation by the illumination light of the units 56, 57a, and 59 is executed. The bingo game executing section 722 executes various processes necessary for the progress of the bingo game. For example, it executes the generation of the bingo sheet 101, the progress of the bingo game according to the bingo medals M4 dropped on the drop section 34, the game performance according to the game result, various lottery processes such as the roulette game and the jackpot game.

The slot game execution unit 723 executes various processes necessary for allowing the user to play slot games in the various modes described above. The roulette game execution unit 724 executes various processes necessary for progress of the roulette game. The unit management section 71 executes, for example, a game execution process according to the operation of the operation button 23, a slot game game mode switching process according to the game situation of the pusher game, and the like. Although one station unit ST is shown in FIG. 8, the game machine 2 is actually provided with a plurality of station units ST having the same configuration.

[Configuration of the center server]
Next, the configuration of the center server 5 will be described.
The center server 5 is configured as one logical server device by combining a plurality of server units. However, the center server 5 may be composed of a single server unit. Alternatively, the center server 5 may be logically configured using cloud computing. The center server 5 is provided with a game service management section 5a and a storage section 5b.

The game service management unit 5a is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware of the center server 5 (including a CPU and a memory as an internal storage device required for its operation) and software. The storage unit 5b is an external storage device realized by a storage unit such as a hard disk array. The storage unit 5b may be configured to hold all the data in one storage unit, or may be configured to store the data in a distributed manner in a plurality of storage units. Various data are stored in the storage unit 5b, and play data 75 and user data 78 are shown in FIG. User data 78 indicates user information, which is attribute information for each user. The play data 75 and the user data 78 are created for each user and recorded in the storage unit 5b in association with user identification information. Only play data 75 and user data 78 are shown.

The game service management unit 5a provides the game machine 2 with a predetermined game service. Specifically, for example, the game service management unit 5a manages play data 75 of users who have played the game machine 2 . In this case, first, the game service management unit 5a acquires user authentication information (for example, a unique identification number and password for each user) from the game machine 2 and authenticates the user. Next, the game service management unit 5a acquires the play data 75 corresponding to the user from the game machine 2 and stores it in the storage unit 5b. Then, for example, when the same user plays the game machine 2 on another occasion, the game service management unit 5a provides the game machine 2 with the user's play data 75 saved in the storage unit 5b of its own device. . Further, for example, the game service management unit 5a provides a service for updating the software (game program or data) of the game machine 2 via a network. The user's play data 75 is associated with the user identification information recorded on the card 4 possessed by the user.

[Example of setting information]
Specific examples of setting information and user information will now be described.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of setting information according to this embodiment.
The setting information according to the present embodiment includes time zone information (time zone) and unit information (unit). The setting information is configured by associating these pieces of information with the setting information table TBL77. Time zone information is information indicating a time zone in a day. The unit information is information representing the play mode of the slot game in the game machine 2 . In the present embodiment, the unit information is an example of information representing the base game because the correspondence relationship between the pusher game, which is the base game, and the slot game, which is the secondary game, changes depending on the play mode.

Types of unit information include, for example, "individual" and "cooperative". When "individual" is set, the slot game in the individual play mode is executed. That is, one slot game is executed for each station unit ST. Then, the slot game progresses for each station unit ST based on the game situation of the pusher game. On the other hand, when "cooperation" is set, a cooperative play mode slot game is executed for each station unit ST set as a combination. In the case of "cooperation", the setting information may describe that the combination of station units ST is selected by lottery. good too. The unit management section 71 selects the correspondence relationship between the slot game and the pusher game for each time slot based on the correspondence relationship between the time slot information and the unit information.

[Example of user information]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of user information according to this embodiment.
The user information according to this embodiment includes user identification information (user ID), relationship information (friend), and play unit information (play unit). The user information is configured by associating these pieces of information with a user information table TBL78. Relationship information is information indicating other users who have a predetermined relationship with the user. Here, the predetermined relationship is, for example, a friend relationship, a lover relationship, or the like. Here, as an example, a case where the predetermined relationship is a friend relationship will be described. The friend information value is represented by the friend's user identification information.

The play unit information indicates the station unit ST being played by the user. The play unit information is represented, for example, by a combination of the identification information of the game machine 2 and the identification information of the station unit ST. If the user is not playing the game, no information is described in the play unit information. The unit management section 71 can identify friends of each user by searching for user information using the user identification information as a primary key. Further, the unit management section 71 can specify the station unit ST that the friend is playing by searching the user information again using the specified friend's user identification information as a main key. Note that the play unit information is not necessarily required, and it is sufficient to use the relationship information to determine whether or not the users playing in each station unit ST are in a friend relationship.

[Structure of Unit Management Section]
Next, the configuration of the unit management section 71 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the unit management section 71 according to this embodiment.
The unit management section 71 controls the correspondence between the pusher game provided in each station unit ST of the game machine 2 and the slot game. The unit management unit 71 includes a user operation information acquisition unit 711, a user information acquisition unit 712, a time information acquisition unit 713, a random number information acquisition unit 714, a selection unit 715, a game situation information acquisition unit 716, and switching control. A unit 717 , a result information acquisition unit 718 , and a remuneration information notification unit 719 are provided.

The user operation information acquisition unit 711 acquires user operation information indicating user operations received by the operation buttons 23 of the operation unit 3 . This user operation information indicates, for example, the play mode designated by the user. In addition, this user operation information may include a cooperative partner user designated by the user, for example, in the cooperative play mode. The designation of the play mode by the user may be performed at the start of the game, or may be performed during the progress of the game. User operation information acquisition section 711 outputs the acquired user operation information to selection section 715 .

A user information acquisition unit 712 acquires user information from the center server 5 . User information acquisition section 712 outputs the acquired user information to selection section 715 .
The time information acquisition unit 713 acquires time information indicating the current date and time from a clock unit (not shown). Time information acquisition section 713 outputs the acquired time information to selection section 715 .
The random number information acquisition unit 714 generates random numbers based on, for example, the current date and time. Random number information acquisition section 714 outputs the generated random number information to selection section 715 .

The selection unit 715 selects the base game of the slot game based on various information acquired by the user operation information acquisition unit 711 , the user information acquisition unit 712 , the time information acquisition unit 713 , and the random number information acquisition unit 714 . In the individual play mode, the correspondence relationship between the slot game and the base game is predetermined for each station unit ST. In the cooperative play mode, the selection unit 715 selects the base game of the slot game in the cooperative play mode based on predetermined information (user operation information, user information, time information, random number information, setting information). Then, the selection unit 715 requests the user participating in the slot game in the cooperative play mode to give consent to the execution of the slot game in the cooperative play mode by, for example, display via the second monitor 12 . Then, when the operation unit 3 receives the user's approval, the selection unit 715 sets the pusher game played by the user who has given the approval as the base game of the slot game. The selection unit 715 outputs correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the selected slot game and the pusher game to the switching control unit 717 .

Here, the selection processing of the base game by the selection unit 715 will be described.
The selection unit 715 according to the present embodiment selects a slot game play mode based on the following three conditions (1) to (3).
(1) Selection based on user's operation When the operation unit 3 of each station unit ST receives an operation for specifying the individual play mode or the cooperative play mode from the user, the selection unit 715 selects the specified play mode. select. Further, when the cooperative play mode is specified, the operation unit 3 may receive an operation of selecting a partner user to cooperate with. In this case, the selection unit 715 sets the pusher game played by the user who specified the play mode and the pusher game played by the other user specified by the user as the base game of one slot game. Note that the selection unit 715 automatically sets pusher games played by two or more users who specify the cooperative play mode as the base game of one slot game without accepting the selection operation of the other user to cooperate. good too.

(2) Selection based on the relationship between users In the game machine 2, when the users playing the pusher game are friends, the selection unit 715 selects the pusher game played by each user as the base of the common slot game. Make it a game. In this case, the selection unit 715 provides a cooperative play mode slot game when a plurality of friends are playing the pusher game. On the other hand, the selection unit 715 provides the slot game in the individual play mode when the playing users are not friends.

Here, determination of friendship will be described. First, based on the user identification information read by the card reader 24 of the operation unit 3, the selection unit 715 acquires the user information of the user who is playing (hereinafter referred to as "first user") from the center server 5. . Next, the selection unit 715 refers to the acquired user information and specifies another user (hereinafter referred to as “second user”) who is in a friend relationship. Next, the selection unit 715 acquires the user information of the second user from the center server 5 based on the user identification information of the second user. Next, the selection unit 715 refers to the user information of the second user and determines whether or not the second user is playing the pusher game in any station unit ST. As a result, the selection unit 715 determines whether or not a plurality of friends-related users are playing the pusher game, and determines whether or not the plurality of friends-related users are playing the pusher game as a base of one slot game. Make it a game. Note that the user identification information used in obtaining the user information may be information input by the user via the operation button 23 of the operation unit 3, for example. Note that the selection unit 715 acquires the user information of each station unit ST from the server 5 based on the user identification information read by the card reader 24 of each station unit ST, and based on this user information, either one of two It may be determined whether or not the users of the above station units ST are friends.

In addition, the users whose friendship relationship is to be determined may be specified by the user. Specifically, for example, when the user designates a station unit ST for cooperative play, the selection section 715 determines whether or not the user of that station unit ST is in a friend relationship. In this case, the user information acquisition section 712 acquires the user information based on one of the user identification information read by the card reader 24 of the station unit ST to be determined. Next, the selection unit 715 refers to the acquired user information and determines whether or not the users of the station unit ST to be determined are friends. Then, when the users of the station unit ST to be determined are friends, the game machine 2 provides the cooperative play mode slot game to these users. Thus, the selection unit 715 may select the base game of the slot game based on both the user's operation and the relationship between the users.

(3) Selection based on setting of facility or equipment When the play mode is predetermined by the setting of the facility (store) where the game machine 2 is installed or the setting by the manufacturer of the game machine 2, the selection unit 715 selects the play mode. sets the pusher game determined by the setting as the base game of the slot game. Specifically, the selection unit 715 refers to the facility/equipment data 77 stored in the storage unit 73 to acquire the setting information. The selection unit 715 also acquires time information from the time information acquisition unit 713 . Next, based on the setting information, the selection unit 715 specifies slot game settings corresponding to the current date and time indicated by the acquired time information. Then, when the individual play mode is set in the setting information, the selection unit 715 sets the pusher game for each station as the base game of the slot game in the same station unit ST.

Further, in the setting information, when a cooperative play mode is set and a combination of pusher games is set, the selection unit 715 sets the pusher game of the set combination as the base game of one slot game. . Also, in the cooperative play mode, when the combination of pusher games is set to be selected by lottery, the selection unit 715 acquires two random numbers from the random number information acquisition unit 714, for example. Then, the selection unit 715 sets the pusher game being executed in the station unit ST corresponding to each of the two obtained random numbers as the base game of one slot game. Information that associates random numbers with station units ST is stored in advance in the storage unit 73, for example. A combination of two or more station units ST is associated with a random value (for example, a combination of the first station unit ST1 and the second station unit ST2 is associated with a random value of 1, and a combination of a first station unit ST1 and a second station unit ST2 is associated with a random value of 2, the combination of the station unit ST1 and the third station unit ST3, etc.), the selection unit 715 acquires one random number value from the random number information acquisition unit 714 to select a combination of pusher games to be associated as the base game of one slot game. may decide.

The description of the unit management section 71 will be continued.
The game situation information acquisition unit 716 refers to the play data 75 stored in the storage unit 73 to acquire game situation information indicating the game situation of the pusher game and the game situation of the slot game. The game situation information acquisition section 716 outputs the acquired game situation information to the switching control section 717 .

The switching control section 717 outputs unit control information for controlling the operation of each section in the station unit ST to each station unit ST, thereby controlling switching of the base game that affects the slot game. Here, switching processing of the base game by the switching control unit 717 will be described. First, the switching control unit 717 acquires correspondence information from the selection unit 715 . Also, the switching control unit 717 acquires game situation information indicating the game situation of the slot game from the game situation information acquisition unit 716 . Next, the switching control unit 717 prepares to switch the playing mode of the slot game.

Specifically, the switching control unit 717 advances the pusher game of the base game in which switching is performed, and holds information indicating the game status. Next, the switching control unit 717 advances the slot game based on the game status of the slot game at the start of preparation for switching, which is indicated by the previously acquired game status information. Next, the switching control section 717 determines whether or not the slot game is in a predetermined state. Here, the predetermined state is, for example, a state in which the slot game lottery pending number is 0 and the slot game lottery is initialized. When the slot game is in a predetermined state, the switching control section 717 controls each station unit ST so that the slot game is started according to the correspondence indicated by the correspondence information acquired from the selection section 715 . At this time, the switching control unit 717 may start the post-switching slot game by reflecting the game situation of the pusher game in preparation for switching and the game situation of the slot game before switching. Further, when the play mode indicates the cooperative play mode, the switching control unit 717 causes the game situation of the pusher game progressing in the station unit ST indicated by the correspondence information to be reflected in the progress of the slot game in the cooperative play mode. It controls each station unit ST. Further, the switching control section 717 outputs the correspondence information acquired from the selection section 715 to the remuneration information notification section 719 when the switching of the correspondence between the slot game and the base game is completed.

The result information acquisition unit 718 acquires result information indicating the result of the slot game from the slot game execution unit 723 as needed. This result information includes identification information of slot games in which a predetermined condition has been satisfied and a result has been achieved. The result information acquisition unit 718 outputs the acquired result information to the remuneration information notification unit 719 .
The reward information notification unit 719 gives rewards to the user based on the achievements achieved in the slot game. Specifically, the remuneration information notification unit 719 acquires result information from the result information acquisition unit 718 . Next, the reward information notification unit 719 refers to the correspondence information acquired from the switching control unit 717, and specifies the base game corresponding to the slot game in which the result has been achieved. Next, the remuneration information notification unit 719 gives the user of the specified base game a remuneration according to the result indicated by the result information. At this time, if there are a plurality of base games, the remuneration information notification unit 719 divides the remuneration equally and distributes it to the users of the base game.

[Operation of the game machine]
Next, the operation of the game machine 2 will be explained.
First, an overview of the operation of the game machine 2 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the operation of the game machine 2 according to this embodiment.
First, the unit management section 71 causes the pusher game execution section 721 of each station unit ST to proceed with the pusher game (step S200). Next, the unit management section 71 causes the slot game execution section 723 of each station unit ST to proceed with the slot game based on the game situation of the pusher game of the base game (step S202). At this time, when the play mode of the slot game is the cooperative play mode, in a predetermined number or more (for example, all, 80% or more, 5 or more, etc.) of the plurality of pusher games participating in the cooperative play mode, To advance a slot game when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Note that if a predetermined condition is satisfied in any one of a plurality of pusher games participating in the cooperative play mode, the slot game may proceed.

Next, the unit management section 71 distributes the reward for the slot game to the users of the base game (step S204). Next, the unit management section 71 executes selection processing to select a pusher game as a base game of the slot game (step S206). Next, the unit management section 71 executes switching processing to switch the base game to the selected pusher game (step S208). After that, the unit management section 71 returns the processing to step S200.

Next, selection processing by the game machine 2 will be described. Here, selection processing of three patterns corresponding to (1) to (3) will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. FIG. First, selection of a base game based on user's operation will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a first example of the flow of selection processing by the game machine 2 according to this embodiment.
First, the user operation information acquisition section 711 of the unit management section 71 acquires user operation information that instructs to change the play mode of the slot game (step S220). Next, the selection section 715 of the unit management section 71 determines whether or not the instructed play mode is the cooperative play mode (step S222). If the instructed play mode is the cooperative play mode (step S222; YES), the selection unit 715 requests the partner user of the cooperative play to consent to executing the cooperative play mode. It is determined whether or not cooperation has been accepted (step S224). Here, the other user in the cooperative play mode may instruct the user to operate, or may select all or any of the users who play the plurality of station units ST in the unit management section 71 . If the other user of the cooperative play has consented (step S224; YES), the selection unit 715 selects the pusher game to be executed on the station unit ST operated by the user who instructed the change of the play mode and the other user. This is the base game of one slot game executed in two station units ST (step S226). Also, in step S224, if the other user does not consent (step S224; NO), the selection unit 715 does not change the relationship between the current slot game and its base game.

Further, in step S222, if the instructed play mode is not the cooperation play mode, that is, if the instructed play mode is the individual play mode (step S222; NO), the selection unit 715 selects The pusher game to be executed is set as the base game of the slot game to be executed in each station unit ST (step S226). After that, the unit management section 71 terminates the processing shown in FIG. 13 .

Next, selection of a base game based on the relationship between users will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a second example of the flow of selection processing by the game machine 2 according to this embodiment.
Among the processes shown in FIG. 14, the processes of steps S226 and S228 are the same as the processes of steps S226 and S228 shown in FIG.

First, the user information acquisition section 712 of the unit management section 71 acquires the user information of the user from the center server 5 based on the user identification information read by the card reader 24 of the operation section 3 from the card 4 presented by the user. (step S1220). Further, the selection unit 715 of the unit management unit 71 identifies the friend user based on the acquired user information, and acquires the user information of the identified friend user from the center server 5 (step S1220). Next, the selection unit 715 refers to the friend user's user information and determines whether or not the friend user is playing (step S1222). If the friend user is not playing (step S1222; NO), the selection unit 715 advances the process to step S228. If a friend user is playing (step S1222; YES), the selection unit 715 requests consent from each friend user to execute the cooperative play mode. is accepted (step S1224). If all users consent (step S1224; YES), the selection unit 715 advances the process to step S226. If at least one of the users does not consent (step S1224; NO), the selection unit 715 advances the process to step S228. After that, the unit management section 71 terminates the processing shown in FIG. In addition, instead of S1220 and S1222, user information corresponding to the user identification information read by each station unit ST is obtained from the center server 5, and users playing at each station unit ST are friends based on each user information. It may be determined whether or not there is a relationship.

Next, the selection of the base game based on facility and equipment settings will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a third example of the flow of selection processing by the game machine 2 according to this embodiment.
Among the processes shown in FIG. 15, the processes of steps S226 and S228 are the same as the processes of steps S226 and S228 shown in FIG. 13, and thus description thereof is omitted. Also, among the processes shown in FIG. 15, the process of step S1224 is the same as the process of step S1224 shown in FIG. 14, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

First, the time information acquisition section 713 of the unit management section 71 acquires time information indicating the current date and time (step S2220). Next, the selection unit 715 of the unit management unit 71 reads out the facility/equipment data 77 of the storage unit 73 of its own device and refers to the setting information (step S2222). Next, the selection section 715 of the unit management section 71 determines whether or not to switch the correspondence relationship between the slot game and the base game (step S2224). Specifically, for example, the selection unit 715 determines whether the correspondence relationship between the slot game and the base game predetermined for the current date and time in the setting information is different from the current state. If the predetermined correspondence relationship is the same as the current state, that is, if switching is not performed (step S2224; NO), the selection unit 715 advances the process to step S228.

Further, if the predetermined correspondence relationship differs from the current state, that is, if switching is to be performed (step S2224; YES), the selection unit 715 determines whether the predetermined play mode is the cooperative play mode. (step S2226). If the predetermined play mode is not the cooperative play mode, that is, if it is the individual play mode (step S2226; NO), the selection unit 715 advances the process to step S226. Also, if the predetermined play mode is the cooperative play mode (step S2226; YES), the selection unit 715 determines whether or not it is set to select a combination of station units ST by lottery ( step S2228).

If it is set to select a combination of station units ST by lottery (step S2228; YES), random number information acquiring section 714 generates a random number (step S2230). Then, based on the random number generated by the random number information acquisition section 714, the selection section 715 selects a combination of the station units ST in the cooperative play mode, that is, a combination of pusher games to be used as the base game. If the combination of station units ST is not set to be selected by lottery and the combination is directly specified (step S2228; NO), selection section 715 advances the process to step S1224. proceed. After executing the process of step S226 or step S228, the selection unit 715 ends the process shown in FIG. Note that if a preset combination is selected without lottery for the combination of station units ST, the processes of steps S2228 and S2230 are unnecessary. If the user's consent is not required for switching, the process of step S1224 is unnecessary.

Next, switching processing by the game machine 2 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of switching processing by the game machine 2 according to this embodiment.
First, the switching control section 717 of the unit management section 71 acquires the correspondence information from the selection section 715 and starts preparation for switching (step S240). At this time, the switching control unit 717 holds the progress of the slot game. More specifically, the switching control unit 717 holds information such as the game mode (normal mode or special mode) of the slot game, the number of pending lotteries, and the like. Next, the switching control section 717 advances the pusher game in each station unit ST to be switched, and holds the game status (step S242). Next, the switching control unit 717 advances the slot game based on the progress of the slot game at the time of step S240 (step S244). Specifically, a slot game lottery is executed based on the number of slot game lottery pending numbers accumulated up to the time of step S240. Next, the switching control unit 717 determines whether or not the slot game is in a predetermined state (step S246). Specifically, the switching control unit 717 determines whether or not all the pending lottery numbers have been consumed in the slot game (step S246).

If the slot game is not in the predetermined state (step S246; NO), the switching control section 717 returns the process to step S242. If the slot game is in a predetermined state (step S246; YES), the switching control unit 717 switches the correspondence between the slot game and its base game based on the correspondence information acquired in step S240. Then, the progress of the slot game is started from the progress state corresponding to the game situation of the slot game held by the process of step S240 and the game situation of the base game held by the process of step S242 (step S248). ). Specifically, the switching control unit 717 starts the slot game after switching in the game mode of the slot game at the time when preparation for switching is started. In addition, the switching control unit 717 starts the slot game from the state in which the lottery pending number acquired in the pusher game of the base game is held after the preparation for switching is started and before the switching is completed. After that, the unit management section 71 terminates the processing shown in FIG.

[Summary of the first embodiment]
(1) As described above, the game system according to the present embodiment can provide a slot game (an example of a secondary game) that progresses based on the game situation of one or more pusher games (an example of a game). Equipped with machine 2. The game machine 2 includes a selection unit 715 (an example of a selection unit) and a slot game execution unit 723 (an example of a game control unit). The selection unit 715 selects a different number of pusher games according to predetermined information (eg, user operation information, user information, time information, random number information, setting information) as games that affect the slot game.
As a result, the game system 1 can switch, for example, between individual play and cooperative play, and thus can provide various ways of playing.

(2) In addition, the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit) according to the present embodiment acquires information indicating the relationship between a plurality of users (for example, user information) as predetermined information, For example), a different number of pusher games are selected according to the relationships among the users.
As a result, the game system 1 can reflect, for example, the progress of the secondary game on the game statuses of the games played by each of the users who are in a friend relationship, so that the users can enjoy the game together with their real friends. can.

(3) In addition, the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit) according to the present embodiment acquires time information as predetermined information, and determines the slot game (an example of the secondary game) as a game that affects the time. Select number pusher game.
Thereby, the game system 1 changes the base game according to time, for example. Therefore, the user can play slot games with different play modes even when playing the pusher game for a long time, for example. Therefore, the game system 1 can keep the user entertained for a long time without getting bored.

(4) In addition, the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit) according to the present embodiment acquires user operation information as predetermined information, and determines the content of the user operation as a game that affects the slot game (an example of the secondary game). Choose a different number of games depending on.
As a result, the game system 1, for example, uses the game specified by the user as the base game, so that it is possible to meet the user's wishes.

(5) In addition, the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit) according to the present embodiment acquires random number information as predetermined information, and selects a different random number as a game that affects the slot game (an example of the secondary game). Choose number games.
As a result, the game system 1, for example, randomly changes the base game, and thus can continue to provide the game without boring the user.

(6) In addition, the slot game execution unit 723 (an example of the game control unit) according to the present embodiment is configured so that the game that affects the slot game (an example of the secondary game) is selected by the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit). When the slot game is changed, the slot game after the change is advanced using the information of the progress of the slot game before the change (for example, the number of pending lotteries).
As a result, even when the correspondence between the base game and the secondary game is switched during the progress of the game, the game system 1 can continue the state of the game up to that point after the switching. Specifically, for example, a special game mode can be continued before and after the switching, so that the user's resistance to switching the correspondence can be reduced.

(7) In addition, the slot game execution unit 723 (an example of the game control unit) according to the present embodiment is configured so that the game that affects the slot game (an example of the secondary game) is selected by the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit). In the case of change, the slot game before change is advanced to a predetermined game state (for example, the lottery pending number is 0), and then the slot game after change is advanced.
As a result, even when the correspondence relationship between the base game and the secondary game is switched during the progress of the game, the game system 1 can start the secondary game after restoring the predetermined state. Specifically, for example, the game machine 2 switches the correspondence after consuming the number of pending lotteries accumulated before switching, so that the user's reluctance to switch the correspondence can be reduced.

(8) Further, the slot game execution unit 723 (an example of the game control unit) according to the present embodiment selects a plurality of games as games that affect the slot game (an example of the secondary game) by the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit). When a pusher game is selected, a predetermined game state (for example, a state in which the medal M has passed the checker 37) is established in a predetermined number (for example, one) or more of the plurality of selected pusher games. to progress the secondary game.
Accordingly, when executing the cooperative play mode, the game system 1 advances the slot game when a predetermined number of users participating in the cooperative play achieve a predetermined result (AND condition). Thereby, the game system 1 can enhance a sense of solidarity between users.

(9) Further, the slot game execution unit 723 according to the present embodiment selects a plurality of pusher games as games that affect the slot game (an example of the secondary game) by the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit). Second, the slot game is advanced under the condition that a predetermined game state (for example, a state in which the medal M has passed the checker 37) is established in any one of the plurality of selected pusher games.
Thereby, the game system 1 advances the secondary game when one of the users participating in the cooperative play achieves a predetermined result when executing the cooperative play mode. Thereby, the game system 1 can increase the user's motivation for performing cooperative play. Therefore, more users can participate in the game.

(10) Further, the slot game execution unit 723 according to the present embodiment selects a plurality of pusher games as games that affect the slot game (an example of the secondary game) by the selection unit 715 (an example of the selection unit). Then, the slot game reward is distributed to each user who plays the selected pusher games.
Thereby, the game system 1 , for example, when executing the cooperative play mode, distributes rewards to the users who participate in the cooperative play. Thereby, each user participating in the cooperative play can obtain a reward for the slot game.

[Second embodiment]
[Outline of game system]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The game system 1 according to this embodiment has the same configuration as the game system 1 according to the first embodiment. However, in the first embodiment, the secondary game that progresses based on the game situation of the pusher game is the slot game, whereas in the present embodiment, the secondary game is the bingo game.

[Bingo game: individual play mode]
Here, the bingo game according to this embodiment will be described.
The bingo game according to this embodiment has two play modes, an individual play mode and a cooperative play mode, like the slot game according to the first embodiment. Then, the game machine 2 advances the game in different manners depending on the play mode. First, the bingo game in the individual play mode will be described.

FIG. 17 is the first diagram for explaining the bingo game according to this embodiment.
In the individual play mode, one bingo sheet 101 is displayed on the first monitor 11 for each station unit ST. In the example shown in FIG. 17, two bingo sheets 101A and 101B are displayed below the first monitor 11. In the example shown in FIG. In the individual play mode, the bingo sheets 101A and 101B are associated with different station units ST. Specifically, the bingo game on the bingo sheet 101A progresses based on the game situation of the pusher game on the first station unit ST1. Also, the bingo game on the bingo sheet 101B progresses based on the game situation of the pusher game on the second station unit ST2.

Next, as an example, the relationship between the game situation of the pusher game in the first station unit ST1 and the progress of the bingo game on the bingo sheet 101A will be described.
The bingo sheet 101A has 16 squares of 4 rows and 4 columns, and each square 102 is assigned a bingo number of 1-25. On the other hand, bingo numbers 1 to 25 are assigned to the pusher game bingo medals M4. The identification information of the assigned bingo number is recorded in the IC chip of the bingo medal M4, and the assigned bingo number is displayed on the surface of the bingo medal M4. In addition, the bingo medals M4 include medals recorded with identification information of "lottery" for executing a roulette lottery for bingo numbers and "designation" for validating the bingo numbers desired by the user. A pattern corresponding to each function is displayed on the surface of these bingo medals M4.

In the pusher game, when the bingo medals M4 drop to the drop part 34, the IC reader 38 reads the bingo number assigned to the dropped bingo medals M4, "lottery", or "specified". Next, the bingo game executing section 722 validates the corresponding bingo squares 102 on the bingo sheet 101A based on the reading result. Every time the bingo medals M4 fall, the bingo squares 102 corresponding to the dropped bingo medals M4 become valid, and the bingo game progresses. When the bingo is established in the bingo game, the game machine 2 gives the user a reward such as the right to play the roulette game. In addition, in the individual play mode, the bingo game on the bingo sheet 101B progresses according to the drop of the bingo medals M4 in the pusher game on the second station unit ST2.

[Bingo game: cooperative play mode]
Next, the bingo game in the cooperative play mode will be described.
FIG. 18 is a second diagram for explaining the bingo game according to this embodiment.
In the cooperative play mode, one bingo sheet 101C corresponding to a plurality of station units ST is displayed on the first monitor 11. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 18, one bingo sheet 101C is displayed at the bottom of the first monitor 11. In the example shown in FIG. In the cooperative play mode, the bingo sheet 101C is associated with a plurality of station units ST. Specifically, for example, the bingo game on the bingo sheet 101C progresses based on the game situation of the pusher game of the first station unit ST1 and the game situation of the pusher game of the second station unit ST2.

In this case, the bingo game executing section 722, when the bingo medals M4 fall in either the pusher game of the first station unit ST1 or the pusher game of the second station unit ST2 (OR condition), Activate the bingo mass corresponding to M4. Further, in another aspect, for example, the bingo game execution unit 722, in both the pusher game of the first station unit ST1 and the pusher game of the second station unit ST2, when a specific bingo medal M4 falls (AND condition ), activate the bingo mass corresponding to that particular bingo medal M4. Thus, the game machine 2 may use the bingo game as the secondary game instead of the slot game according to the first embodiment.
In the cooperative play mode, in the above example, a common bingo sheet is provided to a plurality of users participating in the cooperative play mode. may be provided. In this case, unlike the individual play mode, the result of the pusher game by any user participating in the cooperative play mode is reflected not only on that user's bingo sheet but also on other users' bingo sheets.

[Summary of the second embodiment]
As described above, the game system according to the present embodiment includes a game machine 2 capable of providing a bingo game (an example of a secondary game) that progresses based on the game status of one or more pusher games (an example of a game). Prepare. The game machine 2 includes a selection unit 715 (an example of a selection unit) and a slot game execution unit 723 (an example of a game control unit). The selection unit 715 selects a different number of pusher games according to predetermined information (eg, user operation information, user information, time information, random number information, setting information) as base games that affect the slot game.
As a result, the game system 1 can switch, for example, between individual play and cooperative play, and thus can provide various ways of playing.

[Third embodiment]
[Outline of game system]
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The game system 1 according to this embodiment has the same configuration as the game system 1 according to the first embodiment. However, while in the first embodiment the base game is the pusher game and the secondary game is the slot game, in the present embodiment the base game is the slot game or the bingo game and the secondary game is is a roulette game.
Here, an outline of base game selection by the game machine 2 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of base game selection according to this embodiment.
FIG. 19 shows two states T3 and ST4 as an example of correspondence between the base game and the secondary game. In state T3 and state T4, one base game is associated with one secondary game. However, in states T3 and T4, different types of base games are associated with the secondary games. In this way, the game machine 2 according to the present embodiment selects different types of base games based on predetermined information.

[Roulette game]
Next, the roulette game according to this embodiment will be described.
The roulette game according to the present embodiment is a game in which a user is given a reward according to the result of a roulette lottery. The roulette may be one that performs an internal lottery by software, or may be a so-called physical lottery machine that performs a physical lottery. Here, a case where the roulette game performs a physical lottery will be described.

Here, the physical lottery mechanism according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a physical lottery mechanism according to this embodiment.
A physical lottery mechanism 200 shown in FIG. 20 throws a ball 202 as a game medium onto a disk-shaped game field 201, and determines which of a plurality of pockets PK as medium passage positions the ball 202 has passed through and dropped. determines the lottery result. The game field 201 may rotate as indicated by the arrow, or may not rotate. In such a physical lottery mechanism 200, among a plurality of pocket PKs, only some of the pocket PKs are set as prize winning positions, and when the ball 202 enters the pocket PK as the prize winning position, the prize is won. A lottery is conducted by the method. In this case, since the probability of winning changes depending on the number of pocket PKs as winning positions, the number of winning positions may be set to change according to the game mode of the roulette game. Alternatively, since the probability of winning changes depending on the number of thrown balls 202, the number of balls 202 may be set to change according to the game mode of the roulette game.

The roulette game progresses based on the game status of the slot game or bingo game set as the base game. The roulette game execution unit 724 executes a lottery and advances the roulette game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the base game. Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, that specific patterns are arranged in a slot game. Also, the predetermined condition is, for example, that bingo is established in a bingo game.

[Selection process]
Next, the selection of the base game will be explained.
A selection unit 715 according to the present embodiment performs processing for selecting a base game, as in the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, the base game is the slot game or the bingo game, so the selection unit 715 selects either the slot game or the bingo game as the base game of the roulette game.
The selection unit 715 selects a base game based on predetermined information such as user operation information and setting information. When the base game is selected based on the user operation information, the user operation information is, for example, information indicating an operation of designating the base game received by the operation unit 3 from the user. Then, the selection unit 715 selects the base game of the roulette game based on the user's designation.

Also, when the base game is selected based on the setting information, the setting information includes, for example, base game information (base game) instead of unit information. This base game information is information representing the base game of the roulette game. The base game information value includes, for example, any one of a slot game and a bingo game. Also, the value of the base game information may indicate, for example, that either the slot game or the bingo game is to be selected by lottery.

[Summary of the third embodiment]
As described above, the game system 1 (an example of the game system) according to the present embodiment is a roulette game (secondary game) that progresses based on the game situation of one or more slot games or bingo games (an example of the game). game machine 2 (one example of a game system) capable of providing The game machine 2 includes a selection unit 715 (an example of a selection unit) and a roulette game execution unit 724 (an example of a game control unit). The selection unit 715 selects different types of games (for example, slot games or bingo games) according to predetermined information (for example, user operation information, user information, time information, random number information, setting information) as base games that affect the slot game. game).
As a result, the game system 1 selects different types of games as the base game of the secondary game, so that it is possible to provide various ways of playing.

[Fourth embodiment]
[Outline of game system]
A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 21 is an overall view of a game machine 2A according to this embodiment.
A game system 1A (FIG. 21) according to the present embodiment includes a game machine 2A (FIG. 21) instead of the game machine 2 (FIG. 1) included in the game system 1 (FIG. 1) according to the first embodiment. . The game machine 2A, like the game machine 2, is a game machine capable of providing the user with one or more base games and secondary games. However, the game machine 2A differs from the game machine 2 in the types of games that can be provided. Specifically, the gaming machine 2A provides so-called casino games such as baccarat games, poker games, slot games, roulette games, blackjack games, craps games, and big and small games. In the following, as an example, the game machine 2A uses at least one of a baccarat game, a poker game, a slot game, a blackjack game, a craps game, and a big/small game as a base game, and progresses a roulette game as a secondary game. will be explained.

Here, an outline of base game selection by the game machine 2A according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 22 is a conceptual diagram of base game selection according to this embodiment.
FIG. 22 shows two states T5 and T6 as an example of correspondence between the base game and the secondary game. In state T5, two base games are associated with one secondary game. In state T6, one base game is associated with one secondary game. In states T5 and T6, the same secondary game is associated with base games of different types. In this way, the game machine 2 according to the present embodiment selects base games that are different in type and/or number based on predetermined information.

[Configuration of game machine]
Next, the configuration of the game machine 2A will be described with reference to FIG.
The game machine 2A includes a physical lottery mechanism 200A and six station units STA. A physical lottery mechanism 200A performs a physical lottery in a roulette game. Each station unit STA includes an operation section 3A and a monitor 11A. Each station unit STA displays a game screen such as a baccarat game, a poker game, a slot game, a blackjack game, a craps game, a big and small game, etc. on the monitor 11A. The operation unit 3A receives user's operations and the like for the game displayed on the monitor 11A.

[Configuration of control system of game machine]
FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the game machine 2A according to this embodiment.
FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of a unit management section according to this embodiment.
The game machine 2A replaces the unit management section 71 (FIG. 8), station control section 72 (FIG. 8), and storage section 73 (FIG. 8) of the game machine 2 according to the first embodiment with a unit management section 71A ( 23), a station control section 72A (FIG. 23), and a storage section 73A (FIG. 23). The unit management section 71A includes a selection section 715A (FIG. 24) instead of the selection section 715 (FIG. 8) according to the first embodiment.

The station control section 72A controls each station unit STA of the game machine 2A. The station control unit 72A includes a baccarat game execution unit 721A that executes a baccarat game, a poker game execution unit 722A that executes a poker game, a slot game execution unit 723A that executes a slot game, and a roulette game execution unit that executes a roulette game. A blackjack game execution unit 725A that executes a blackjack game, a craps game execution unit 726A that executes a craps game, and a large and small game execution unit 727A that executes a large and small game. For example, when a plurality of base games are selected by the unit management section 71A, the station control section 72A may display the game screens of the selected base games side by side on the monitor 11A. It may be displayed one by one in a switchable manner.

The storage unit 73A is a device including a nonvolatile storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium, an optical storage medium, and an EEPROM. The storage unit 73A stores a game program 74A for executing a game on the game machine 2, play data 75A, facility/equipment data 77A indicating the facility where the game machine 2 is installed and setting information for each game machine 2. is stored. In addition, various data necessary for executing the game are recorded in the storage unit 73A. The play data 75A is data in which the play contents of the game are saved so that the player can continue playing the game. In the play data 75A, data related to game contents such as results of various games played by the player and acquired items are recorded.

[Selection process]
Next, the selection of the base game will be explained.
A selection unit 715A according to the present embodiment performs processing for selecting a base game, similarly to the selection unit 715 according to the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, a base game is selected from among a plurality of games that can be played in one station unit STA.
The selection unit 715A selects a base game based on predetermined information such as user operation information and setting information. When the base game is selected based on the user operation information, the user operation information is, for example, information indicating an operation for designating the base game received from the user by the operation unit 3A. Then, the selection unit 715A selects the base game of the roulette game based on the user's designation.

Also, when the base game is selected based on the setting information, the setting information includes base game information (base game), for example. This base game information is information representing the base game of the roulette game. The base game information includes, for example, at least one of a baccarat game, a poker game, a slot game, a blackjack game, a craps game, and a big and small game. Also, the base game information may indicate, for example, that at least one of these various games is to be selected by lottery.

Although the case where the base game is selected from a plurality of games playable in one station unit STA has been described here, the plurality of base games may be selected from a plurality of station units STA. In this case, the selection unit 715A may determine the relationship between the users based on the user information, and set the game played by each of the users in the friend relationship as the base game.

[Summary of the fourth embodiment]
As described above, the game system 1A (an example of the game system) according to the present embodiment includes one or more baccarat games, poker games, slot games, blackjack games, craps games, and/or big and small games (an example of games). ), which can provide a roulette game (an example of a secondary game) (an example of a game system). The game machine 2A includes a selection unit 715A (an example of a selection unit) and a roulette game execution unit 724A (an example of a game control unit). The selection unit 715A selects different numbers and/or types of base games (for example, , baccarat games, poker games, slot games, blackjack games, craps games, or/and big and small games).

As a result, the game system 1A selects and switches between, for example, a variety of casino games that differ in at least one of the number and types of casino games that can be played in the same cabinet. Therefore, for example, the user can select the type of game that the user likes as the base game, so the game system 1A can provide various ways of playing.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes design and the like within the scope of the gist of the present invention. For example, the configurations described in the first to fourth embodiments can be combined arbitrarily.
Here, the configuration of the game system of such a modified example will be described.
FIG. 25 is a conceptual diagram of base game selection according to the modification.
In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the base game and the secondary game are executed by the game machines 2 and 2A that execute the base game and the secondary game by an integrated device has been described. However, the base game and the secondary game may be run by separate devices. Specifically, the game system 1B according to this modification includes, as an example, game machines 2B-11 and 12 that execute secondary games, and game machines 2B-21 and 22 that execute base games. In this case, each game machine 22B-11, 12, 21, 22 is connected via network N and can communicate with each other.

In state T7 of FIG. 25, the secondary game of the game machine 2B-11 is associated with the base game of the game machine 2B-21. Also, the secondary game of the game machine 2B-12 is associated with the base game of the game machine 2B-22. In state T8 of FIG. 25, the secondary game of the game machine 2B-11 is associated with two games, the base game of the game machine 2B-21 and the base game of the game machine 2B-22. Then, in the game system 1B, when a base game is selected based on predetermined information, for example, state T7 and state T8 are switched. In the game system 1B, the selection unit may be provided in any one of the game machines 2B-11, 12, 21, and 22, or may be provided in another device. Further, each game machine 22B-11, 12, 21, 22 may be installed in different facilities, or may be installed in the same facility.

Note that in each of the above-described embodiments, the combination of the base game and the secondary game is not limited to those described above. For example, any of the games described above may be a base game that affects any other game. For example, the game described as the secondary game in each of the above embodiments may be the base game, and the game described as the base game may be the secondary game. Specifically, for example, in the game system 1 according to the first embodiment, when medals are supplied to the field of the pusher game as a reward for the slot game, the slot game is a base game that affects the pusher game. is. Also, the pusher game is a secondary game that progresses based on the game situation of the slot game.

Note that in each of the above-described embodiments, the selection units 715 and 715A may select the base game based on any combination of user operation information, user information, time information, random number information, and setting information. Also, the selection units 715 and 715A may select a base game based on predetermined information other than the above. Specifically, for example, the selection units 715 and 715A may select a base game based on information about the store where the game machine 2 or 2A is installed. In this case, for example, the selection units 715 and 715A associate only the games executed by the game machines 2 and 2A installed in the same affiliated stores with one secondary game.

Also, a program for realizing the functions of the game machine 2, 2A center server 5 described above is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded in this recording medium is read and executed by a computer system. may perform processing as the game machines 2, 2A and the center server 5. Here, "loading and executing the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system" includes installing the program in the computer system. The "computer system" here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Also, the "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including communication lines such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated lines. The term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible discs, magneto-optical discs, ROMs and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard discs incorporated in computer systems. Thus, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. Recording media also include internal or external recording media accessible from the distribution server for distributing the program. The program code stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the program code in a format executable by the terminal device. That is, as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed on the terminal device, the form stored in the distribution server does not matter. It should be noted that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts, and the divided programs may be downloaded at different timings and then merged in the terminal device, or the distribution servers that distribute the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that acts as a server or client when the program is transmitted via a network, and retains the program for a certain period of time. It shall also include things. Further, the program may be for realizing part of the functions described above. Further, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

[Appendix]
From the above description, the present invention can be grasped, for example, as follows. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.

(Appendix 1)
A game system according to one aspect of the present invention is based on the game status of one or more games (e.g., pusher game, bingo game, slot game, baccarat game, poker game, slot game, blackjack game, craps game, big and small game). A game system (1, 1A) capable of providing a secondary game (e.g., a slot game, a bingo game, a roulette game) that progresses through the A selection unit (715, 715A, S206) that selects the number and/or types of games, and a game control that advances the secondary game based on the game situation of the game selected by the selection unit (715, 715A). and parts (722, 723, 724, 724A, S202).

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A advances the secondary game based on one or more selected games, so various ways of playing can be provided.

(Appendix 2)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to appendix 1, wherein the selection unit (715, 715A) selects, as the predetermined information, information indicating a relationship between a plurality of users. (S1220), and select different numbers and/or types of games depending on the relationship (eg, friendship relationship) between the plurality of users as games that affect the secondary game (S226).

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A allows the user to play the game individually, or to play the game in cooperation with others related to the user.

(Appendix 3)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, wherein the selection unit (715, 715A) acquires time information as the predetermined information (S2220), Depending on the time, different numbers and/or types of games are selected as games that affect the secondary game (S226).

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A can change the game that affects the progress of the secondary game according to time, for example.

(Appendix 4)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to appendices 1 to 3, wherein the selection unit (715, 715A) acquires user operation information as the predetermined information (S220). , different numbers and/or types of games are selected according to the content of the user's operation as games that affect the secondary game (S226).

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A can reflect the game selected by the user in the progress of the secondary game, for example.

(Appendix 5)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to Appendix 1 to Appendix 4, wherein the selection unit (715, 715A) acquires random number information as the predetermined information (S2230), Different numbers and/or types of games are selected according to random numbers as games that affect the secondary game (S226).

According to the above configuration, the game systems 1 and 1A randomly change the game that affects the progress of the secondary game, for example, so that the game can be continuously provided without boring the user.

(Appendix 6)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to appendices 1 to 5, wherein the game control unit influences the secondary game by selection of the selection unit (715, 715A). is changed, the secondary game after the change is progressed using the information on the progress of the secondary game before the change (S248).

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A can continue the state of the game up to that point after switching, for example, even when switching the correspondence relationship between the base game and the secondary game during the progress of the game. can be done.

(Appendix 7)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to appendices 1 to 5, wherein the game control unit influences the secondary game by selection of the selection unit (715, 715A). is changed, the secondary game before the change is progressed to a predetermined game state, and then the secondary game after the change is progressed (S246).

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A starts the secondary game after returning to a predetermined state even when switching the correspondence relationship between the base game and the secondary game during the progress of the game. be able to.

(Appendix 8)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to appendices 1 to 7, wherein the game control unit influences the secondary game by the selection unit (715, 715A). When a plurality of games are selected as games, the secondary game is advanced under the condition that a predetermined game state is established in a predetermined number or more of the plurality of selected games.

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A, for example, when providing the secondary game in the cooperative play mode, the secondary game is played when a predetermined number of users participating in the cooperative play achieve a predetermined result. let the game progress. Thereby, the game systems 1 and 1A can enhance a sense of solidarity between users.

(Appendix 9)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to appendices 1 to 7, wherein the game control unit influences the secondary game by the selection unit (715, 715A). When a plurality of games are selected as the game, the secondary game is advanced under the condition that a predetermined game state is established in any one of the plurality of selected games.

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A, for example, when providing a secondary game in the cooperative play mode, advances the secondary game when any of the users participating in the cooperative play achieves a predetermined result. Let Thereby, the game systems 1 and 1A can increase the user's motivation for performing cooperative play. Therefore, more users can participate in the game.

(Appendix 10)
Another aspect of the present invention is the game system (1, 1A) according to appendices 1 to 9, wherein the game control unit influences the secondary game by the selection unit (715, 715A). When a plurality of games are selected as games, the reward for the secondary game is distributed to each user who plays the plurality of selected games (S204).

According to the above configuration, the game system 1, 1A distributes rewards to users participating in cooperative play, for example, when providing a secondary game in cooperative play mode. Thereby, each user participating in the cooperative play can obtain a reward for the secondary game.

(Appendix 11)
A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a computer (71, 71A, 72) capable of executing one or more games (for example, a pusher game, a bingo game, a slot game, a baccarat game, a poker game, a slot game, a blackjack game, and a craps game). In order to proceed with a secondary game (e.g., slot game, bingo game, roulette game) based on the game situation of a game, a big game, a different number of games depending on predetermined information as a game that affects the secondary game Or/and a selection step (S206) of selecting a type of game, and a game control step (S202) of advancing the secondary game based on the game situation of the game selected in the selection step (S206). .

According to the above configuration, the game machine 2, 2A installed with the above-described program can provide a variety of playing methods because the secondary game progresses based on one or more selected games.

1, 1A game system 2, 2A game machine 71 unit management section (computer)
72 station control unit (computer)
715, 715A selection unit 722 bingo game execution unit (game control unit)
723 slot game execution unit (game control unit)
724, 724A roulette game execution unit (game control unit)

Claims (3)

A game system having a plurality of units each playable by a user,
a base game execution unit that executes a base game for each of the plurality of units;
a secondary game execution unit that executes a secondary game that progresses in parallel with the base game for each of the plurality of units based on the game status of the base game that is in progress in each unit;
In the secondary game, from a first play mode that progresses based on the game situation of the base game that is in progress in one unit included in the plurality of units, to the base game that is in progress in the one unit. a mode switching operation reception unit that receives a switching operation to a second play mode that progresses based on the game situation of the base game that is in progress in another unit that is related to the one unit, in addition to the game situation; ,
with
A game system that displays a request for approval on a display section of another unit related to the one unit based on the switching operation received from the one unit by the mode switching operation reception section. A computer incorporated into a game system having multiple units that can be played by each user,
base game execution means for executing a base game for each of the plurality of units;
secondary game execution means for executing a secondary game that progresses in parallel with the base game for each of the plurality of units based on the game status of the base game that is in progress in each unit;
In the secondary game, from a first play mode that progresses based on the game situation of the base game that is in progress in one unit included in the plurality of units, to the base game that is in progress in the one unit. Mode switching operation accepting means for accepting a switching operation to the second play mode progressing based on the game situation of the base game in progress in another unit related to the one unit in addition to the game situation A computer program that causes the function of
A computer configured to display a request for approval on a display section of another unit related to the one unit based on the switching operation received from the one unit by the mode switching operation receiving means. program. A computer incorporated into a game system having multiple units each of which can be played by a user,
a base game execution procedure for executing a base game for each of the plurality of units;
a secondary game execution procedure for executing a secondary game that progresses in parallel with the base game for each of the plurality of units based on the game status of the base game that is in progress in each unit;
In the secondary game, from a first play mode that progresses based on the game situation of the base game that is in progress in one unit included in the plurality of units, to the base game that is in progress in the one unit. a mode switching operation reception procedure for accepting a switching operation to a second play mode progressing based on the game situation of the base game in progress in another unit related to the one unit in addition to the game situation; ,
and
Based on the switching operation received from the one unit in the mode switching operation reception procedure, displaying a request for approval on the display unit of another unit related to the one unit.
control method.

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