JPH10328417A - Video game device controlling method and video game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the idea property of a game by changing the content of a game with a proper timing without requiring complex labor such as exchanging a memory storing a game program. SOLUTION: The number of accumulated coins thrown into a coin throw-in port 70 is counted by coin number counting means 1, 2c and 7. Before the counted value (n) of the number of the accumulated coins by the means 1, 2c and 7 amounts to a prescribed value (m), data processing for executing the game of specific variation among game programs stored in a storing means 2a is inhibited from being executed to make a data processing means execute data processing for executing the game of variation excepting for it. On the other hand, after the counted value (n) amounts to the prescribed value (m), the means 1 can execute data processing for executing the game of specific variation.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for converting a predetermined image into a C image.
The present invention relates to a method of controlling a video game device that enables a player (player) to enjoy a predetermined game by displaying the video game device on a display screen such as an RT, and a video game device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, some video game apparatuses are capable of playing a fighting game, a shooting game, a fortune-telling game, or various competitive sports games such as soccer and tennis. However, all of these conventional video game apparatuses can always repeat the same game. Conventionally, a game having a plurality of variations is prepared in advance, and the player can arbitrarily select one of the variations from the game, so that the player can play a game according to the player's request. In some cases, the same game prepared in advance can only be repeatedly executed. Therefore, in a conventional video game device, a game having the same content is repeatedly performed by a player, so that the game is easily bored, and the interest of the game may be lost in a relatively short period of time.

[0003] Conventionally, when a video game device is for business use installed in a playground, if the content of the game provided by the video game device becomes uninteresting for the player, the operating rate of the video game device is reduced. Decrease. In this case, the owner of the playground needs to deal with this by changing the game content. However, for that purpose, it is necessary to newly purchase and replace a memory storing a game program or a whole game control board provided with the memory. Therefore, the trouble is very troublesome and the cost burden is increased.

[0004] Conventionally, there is also a video game device in which one game is provided with a plurality of variations, and when the player clears the first stage game, the player can proceed to the next second stage game. is there. However, in such a video game device, the player has the first
Unless the game of the stage can be cleared, the next game of the second stage cannot be executed, and if the child is unfamiliar with the game, for example, a young player, the game of the first stage can always be repeated. In addition, even for a skilled player, once the game of all stages is completed, the game of the same content can be repeated only thereafter. Therefore, the video game device may not be interesting.

[0005] Further, as another conventional video game apparatus, usually, only a game of a specific variation out of a game having a plurality of variations can be executed, while a predetermined game called a so-called trick is performed by a player. Some other games can be played only when the command is input. However, in such a video game device,
In order to enjoy games other than specific variations,
It is necessary for the player to know a predetermined command, and a player who does not know the command lacks the interest of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and does not require complicated labor such as replacing a memory storing a game program.
The task is to make it possible to change the content of the game at an appropriate timing, and to enhance the interest of the game.

[0007]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following technical means.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a video game device. The control method of the video game device includes a game execution for displaying a predetermined image on a display based on an operation unit operated by a player, a game program stored in a storage unit, and an input signal input from the operation unit. Data processing means for executing data processing for the coin, and coin insertion detection means for detecting when a predetermined coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot, wherein the data processing means comprises the coin insertion detection means A control method for controlling a video game device configured to start data processing for game execution on condition that it is detected that a predetermined number of predetermined coins have been inserted. In the means, a game program having a plurality of variations is stored and inserted into the coin slot. The accumulated number of coins to be counted is counted by the coin number counting means, and before the count value of the accumulated coin number by the coin number counting means reaches a predetermined value, a game of a specific variation of the game program is executed. Is restricted so that the data processing is not executed, and the data processing means is caused to perform data processing for executing the game of the other variations, and after the count value reaches the predetermined value, It is characterized in that the data processing means can perform data processing for executing the game of the specific variation.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a video game device is provided. This video game device has operation means operated by a player, and game execution data for displaying a predetermined image on a display based on a game program stored in a storage means and an input signal input from the operation means. Data processing means for executing processing, and coin insertion detecting means for detecting when a predetermined coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot, wherein the data processing means is provided with a predetermined insertion by the coin insertion detection means. A video game apparatus configured to start data processing for game execution on condition that it is detected that a predetermined number of coins have been inserted, and the cumulative number of coins inserted into the coin insertion slot is provided. And a plurality of variations in the storage means. Before the count value of the number of coins counted by the coin number counting means reaches a predetermined value, data processing for executing a game of a specific variation among the plurality of game programs is performed. The data processing means performs data processing for executing a game of the other variation, and after the count value reaches the predetermined value, the data processing means executes the game of the specific variation. Is characterized in that it is configured to perform data processing for executing

[0010] The present invention is based on a novel idea that the content of a game that can be executed by a player is different before and after the accumulated number of coins required to start a video game reaches a predetermined value. The following effects can be obtained. That is, in the present invention, before the count value of the cumulative number of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot reaches the predetermined value, the execution of the game of the specific variation is restricted, and the game of the other variation is executed. can do. However, when such a game is repeatedly executed by many players and the count value of the cumulative number of coins reaches a predetermined value, thereafter, a game of a specific variation that has not been able to be enjoyed until then is played. The player can enjoy it. Therefore, by expanding or changing the variation of the game in this way, for example, it is possible to set so as to evolve the game content, and to make the game very interesting for the player. In particular, in the present invention, since the accumulated number of coins and the number of times the game is repeated match or substantially match, a new variation is added to the game when the game is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of times by various players. When the player gets tired of the initial game contents, the game contents can be expanded or changed at a good timing in a timely manner. Therefore, a series of games can be made more interesting for the player.

[0011] In addition, for a manager of a playground that provides a video game device, the content of the game is changed because the variation of the game can be expanded or changed without replacing parts such as a memory storing a game program. Since the time and effort for performing the operation are not required, the management of the video game device is facilitated and the advantage that the cost burden is reduced is obtained. Further, if the player knows that the variation of the game will be expanded or changed when the cumulative number of coins reaches a predetermined value due to the repeated execution of the game, if the player desires to play a new variation game quickly, An effect of promoting the player to repeatedly play the game can also be expected.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the count value of the number of coins accumulated by the coin number counting means can be displayed on the display screen.

According to such a configuration, since the player can know the accumulated number of coins of the video game device by looking at the display, the player can set the numerical value of the accumulated number of coins that enables a new variation game. If you know, the player will be able to make accurate decisions about how long to play the new variation game or whether they are already ready to play the new variation game, and the quality of service for the player Can be increased.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a video game device. The control method of the video game device includes a game execution for displaying a predetermined image on a display based on an operation unit operated by a player, a game program stored in a storage unit, and an input signal input from the operation unit. A data processing means for executing data processing for the video game device, wherein the storage means stores a game program having a plurality of variations, The cumulative number of games executed by the game device is counted by the game number counting means, and before the count value of the cumulative number of games by the game number counting means reaches a predetermined value, a game of a specific variation of the game program is executed. Data processing to execute In such a manner, the data processing means performs data processing for executing a game of another variation, and after the count value reaches the predetermined value, the data processing means performs the specific processing. It is characterized in that data processing for executing a variation game can be performed.

[0015] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video game device. This video game device has operation means operated by a player, and game execution data for displaying a predetermined image on a display based on a game program stored in a storage means and an input signal input from the operation means. And a data processing means for executing processing, the game device further comprising: a game number counting means for counting the cumulative number of games executed in the video game apparatus,
In the storage means, a game program having a plurality of variations is stored, and before the count value of the cumulative number of games by the game number counting means reaches a predetermined value, a specific one of the plurality of game programs is stored. The data processing for executing the game of the variation is regulated, and the data processing means performs the data processing for executing the game of the other variation, and after the count value reaches the predetermined value, It is characterized in that the data processing means is configured to perform data processing for executing the game of the specific variation.

In the present invention, a game other than a specific variation can be executed before the cumulative value of the number of times the player has played the game, that is, the cumulative number of games reaches the predetermined value. On the other hand, after the cumulative number reaches the predetermined value, the player can enjoy a game of a specific variation that could not be enjoyed until then. Therefore, similarly to the control method of the video game device and the video game device provided by the first and second aspects of the present invention, setting the game content to evolve, for example, by expanding or changing the game. And make the game very interesting for the player. Of course, when the player gets tired of the game content, the game content can be enlarged or changed at a good timing in anticipation of the situation. Further, it is convenient because the variation of the game can be expanded or changed without requiring replacement of parts such as a memory storing a game program.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the count value of the cumulative number of games by the game number counting means may be displayed on the display screen.

According to such a configuration, since the player can know the cumulative number of games of the video game apparatus by looking at the display, the player can determine how soon a new variation game is possible. Can be performed. Therefore, the quality of service for the player can be improved.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The game program stored in the storage means displays a plurality of predetermined characters on the display when starting a game, and thereafter, by operating the operation means from among the plurality of characters displayed on the screen. This is a program in which the image of the selected predetermined character is displayed on the display and moved, and the game of the specific variation cannot be selected in a game of another variation different from the specific variation. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a unique character can be selected by operating the operation means.

According to such a configuration, after the count value of the cumulative number of coins or the count value of the cumulative number of games reaches a predetermined value, a unique character that cannot be seen in a game before that. Can be selected by the player, and the game after the count value reaches the predetermined position can be made more interesting than the previous game.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an example of a video game apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram showing an example of the video game device according to the present invention.

In FIG. 2, the video game device S
Is configured as a business device to be installed in a playground or the like. This video game device S has a CPU 1,
ROM 2a, RAM 2b, EEPROM 2c, video controller 3, video RAM 30, display drive circuit 31, display 32, sound controller 4,
A speaker drive circuit 40, a speaker SP, an interface 5, a coin detector 7, and an operation unit 6 are provided.
CPU 1, ROM 2a, RAM 2b, EEPROM
The 2c, the video controller 3, the sound controller 4, and the interface 5 are mutually connected by a bus line. The bus lines include a data bus, an address bus, and a control bus.

The CPU 1 controls each unit of the video game apparatus S, and executes data processing based on a program stored in the ROM 2a and a switch operation of the operation unit 6. The ROM 2a stores a game program and other programs. The game program referred to in the present invention is a program including various data required to execute a video game,
In addition to a program for causing the game to proceed in a predetermined procedure, various image data such as characters and background images to be displayed on the screen of the display 32, and a sound for creating a sound effect sound generated from the speaker SP. Also includes data. As other programs stored in the ROM 2a, as described later, the CPU 1 performs a data process for counting the value of the accumulated number of coins, and a game program executable by a player according to the count value. A program for changing the contents is also included. The game program stored in the ROM 2a has a plurality of variations, and includes a normal mode game program and a special mode game program.

The RAM 2b provides a work area to the CPU 1 and is used to store various data. As will be described later, the EEPROM 2c stores the C
PU1 is used to store data of the count value of the cumulative number of coins, and serves as a counter for the cumulative number of coins. The above video controller 3
Is controlled by the CPU 1 to generate image data to be displayed on the display 32. Video RA above
One frame of image data created by the video controller 3 is stored in the M30. The one frame of image data stored in the video RAM 30 is stored in the display 32 by the driving of the display drive circuit 31.
, A moving image of a predetermined character is created. The sound controller 4 is controlled by the CPU 1 and generates sound data for generating background music, various sound effects, and the like. The acoustic data created by the sound controller is output from the speaker SP driven by the speaker drive circuit 40.

As shown in FIG. 1, the operation section 6 is provided with a joystick 60 and a plurality of push button switches 61 provided on the operation panel 8 of the video game apparatus S. And outputs an operation signal corresponding to. This operation signal is input to the CPU 1 via the interface 5. Further, the operation unit 6 includes:
Two sets are provided so that a human player can operate at the same time. However, when the video game apparatus is configured as a single-player game apparatus, only one set is provided.

The coin detector 7 is connected to the operation panel 8
The coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 70 provided in the computer, and a detection signal is output. As the coin detector 7, for example, a device that mechanically, electrically, or optically detects the coin inserted in the coin insertion slot 70 in a path in which the coin moves to the coin storage box 71 is applied. The signal output from the coin detector 7 is transmitted to the CPU 1 via the interface 5. Each time the CPU 1 receives the output signal from the coin detector 7, the CPU 1 writes data indicating the accumulated number of coins to the EEPROM 2c. In addition, the CPU 1 receives a predetermined number of coins into the coin insertion slot 70, and unless an output signal of a predetermined number of times is received from the coin detector 7, an operation signal from the operation unit 6 is received. It is configured not to receive an input and not shift to a state of starting a game. As the coin, for example, 100
A coin such as a yen coin can be applied, but instead, a coin independently issued by a playground where the video game apparatus S is installed can be used.

When starting a predetermined video game, the CPU 1 accesses the EEPROM 2c each time and refers to the count value of the accumulated number of coins. The CPU 1 determines whether the count value has reached a predetermined value.
Is performed to make the contents of the game program processed by the CPU different. Specifically, when the count value has not reached the predetermined value, the CPU 1 reads a game program in the normal mode from the ROM 2a and performs data processing for executing a variation game based on the program. On the other hand, the CPU 1
When the count value exceeds the predetermined value, R
After reading the special mode game program from the OM 2a, data processing for executing a variation game based on the program is performed.

Next, the CPU 1 of the video game apparatus S
An example of the control procedure will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the CPU 1 executes data processing for displaying a demonstration screen on the display 32 during a normal time when the game is not executed.
In such a state, the player inserts the coin slot 70
When a coin is inserted into (S1: YES), the CPU 1
The count value n of the number of coins stored in the EPROM 2c is increased (S2). When the number of coins required for starting the game is one, the count value n is (n
+1). Next, the CPU 1 determines whether or not the count value n exceeds a predetermined value m (S3). The predetermined value m can be set to various values depending on, for example, a request from the manager of the playground or the selection of the manufacturer of the video game device S. For example, a numerical value such as 2,000 is applied. .

If the result of the comparison between the count value n and the predetermined value m indicates that the count value n has not reached the predetermined value m (S3: NO), the CPU 1 reads the data of the normal mode game program from the ROM 2a. After reading,
The initial screen is displayed on the display 32 (S
4). The initial screen in this case is, for example, a screen displaying three characters A to C as shown in FIG. After displaying such an initial screen, if the operation unit 6 is operated by the player and an operation to select any one of the characters A to C is performed (S5: YES), the CPU 1 determines The selected character is displayed on the screen, and data processing for performing a normal mode game in which the character is the main character is thereafter executed (S6, S7).

On the other hand, when the count value n has reached the predetermined value m (S3: YES), the CPU 1 performs data processing for starting a game of a variation different from the above-mentioned game. That is, the CPU 1
The game program data for the special mode is read from the ROM 2a, and the initial screen is displayed on the display (S8). As the initial screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, four characters A to D are displayed. The character D is a unique character that does not appear in the above-described normal mode game program, or is a unique character that does not appear to be selectable by the player even if it appears, and that can be selected by the player for the first time by this special mode program. is there. CPU1
Then, when one of the characters A to D is selected by the operation of the operation unit 6 by the player (S9: YES), the selected character is displayed on the screen, and a special character having this character as a hero is displayed. Data processing for performing the mode game (S10, S1)
1).

According to the above-described series of control procedures, in the initial stage when the video game apparatus S is installed in the playground, the count value n of the accumulated number of coins is smaller than the predetermined value m, and the player is in the normal mode. Will be played. However, when the game is repeatedly executed by a large number of players, and the count value n of the cumulative number of coins exceeds a predetermined value m, the player has not appeared in the previous game or registered only as an opponent and can select some players. Missing character D
Can be played. Therefore, the transition from the normal mode game to the special mode game is very interesting for the player, which is interesting. For example, when the content of the game executed in the video game apparatus S is a so-called fighting battle game or a sports tournament game, the ability of the character D is set higher than the abilities of the other characters A to C. If so, the desire for the player to select the character D and play the game increases. Therefore, the effect of promoting the game and increasing the operation rate of the video game apparatus S can be expected. Needless to say, when the player enjoys the special mode game, if any of the characters A to C that have appeared in the past is selected by the player, a game similar to the conventional normal mode game is enjoyed. Can also. Since the program change from the normal mode game to the special mode game is performed under the control of the CPU 1, the troublesome operation of replacing the ROM 2a when changing the program is not required, and the maintenance of the video game apparatus S is easy. Becomes

FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram showing another example of the video game apparatus according to the present invention. The same parts as those in the previous embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

The video game apparatus Sa shown in FIG. 6 has the same hardware components as those of the video game apparatus S described above for the main parts of the hardware required to execute the video game. However, the CPU 1a has a ROM as described below.
The video game device S is configured to perform data processing different from that of the CPU 1 based on the program stored in 2d. Although the video game device Sa is not provided with a coin slot or a coin detector for detecting coins inserted into the coin slot, the video game device Sa is configured as a business device. Of course, they can be provided.

The ROM 2d stores a game program having a plurality of variations, similarly to the ROM 2a, and includes a normal mode game program and a special mode game program. Also, the ROM 2d contains a CP
A program for controlling U1a is also stored,
As this program, there is a program for causing the CPU 1a to execute data processing for cumulatively counting the number of times the game has been played using the EEPROM 2e.

When a predetermined switch operation for starting a game is performed on the operation unit 6, the CPU 1a
It is configured to start data processing for executing a game. Further, each time the CPU 1a starts data processing for executing the game, the CPU 1a accesses the EEPROM 2e in advance and writes data indicating the number of times of execution of the game in the EEPROM 2e, thereby accumulating the value. It is configured as follows. Further, the CPU 1a includes the EEPROM 1
After writing the data in 2e, it is determined whether the count value has reached a predetermined value set in advance. When the count value has not reached the predetermined value, the CPU 1a reads a game program in the normal mode from the ROM 2d and then executes data processing for executing a variation game based on the program. It is configured. On the other hand, when the count value exceeds the predetermined value, the CPU 1a reads a special mode game program from the ROM 2d and then executes data processing for executing a variation game based on the program. It is configured to be. In the present invention, the timing of writing the data on the number of times of execution of the game into the EEPROM 2e may be at the end of the game, not at the start of the game. In addition, as a method of counting the number of times the game is executed, this may be counted as one only when a predetermined game has been completely completed, or the game may be performed even if the game is stopped halfway. May be counted as one time,
Any of them may be used.

Next, the CPU of the video game device Sa will be described.
An example of the control procedure 1a will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, when a predetermined switch operation for starting a game is performed on the operation unit 6 (S20: YE)
S), the CPU 1a increases the cumulative value of the number of games stored in the EEPROM 2e, that is, the count value n ′ of the cumulative number of games, to n ′ + 1 (S21). Next, the CPU 1a determines whether or not the count value n ′ exceeds a predetermined value m ′ (S2).
2). The predetermined value m 'can be set to various values similarly to the predetermined value m, and a numerical value such as 2,000 can be applied.

The subsequent control procedure of the CPU 1a is the same as the control procedure of the CPU 1 of the video game apparatus S described in the above embodiment. That is, when the count value n 'has not reached the predetermined value m' (S22: NO),
After reading the normal mode game program from the ROM 2d, the CPU 1a displays, for example, the initial screen shown in FIG. 4 on the display 32 (S23). Then, the CPU 1a thereafter executes data processing for performing a normal mode game in which a character selected by the player is selected from the characters A to C displayed on the initial screen (S24 to S26). .
On the other hand, when the count value n ′ has reached the predetermined value m ′ (S22: YES), the CPU 1a sets R
After reading the special mode game program from the OM 2d, the initial screen shown in FIG. 5, for example, is displayed on the display 32 (S27). Then, the CPU 1
Hereafter, characters A to A displayed on the initial screen will be described.
Data processing for performing a special mode game in which the character selected by the player from D is a hero is executed (S28 to S30).

According to the above-described series of control procedures, although the game in the normal mode can only be performed at the initial stage of use of the video game apparatus Sa, the game is repeatedly performed and the cumulative number of games is reduced to the predetermined value m. '
Thereafter, the special mode game in which the character D that cannot be selected in the normal mode game appears on the screen can be performed. Therefore, the game can be made very interesting, as in the case of the previous embodiment in which the content of the game is also changed based on the accumulated number of coins. Further, the program change from the normal mode game to the special mode game can also be performed under the control of the CPU 1a.
There is no need for troublesome work such as replacing d.

In the video game apparatuses S and Sa, when the cumulative number of coins or the cumulative number of games exceeds a predetermined value, a message for notifying that the content of the game is changed, or the actual number of coins or The data indicating the count value of the cumulative number of games can be displayed on the screen of the display 32 under the control of the CPU 1 or the CPU 1a. The screen display of the message and the data indicating the count value may be performed, for example, when an initial screen at the time of starting a game or a demonstration screen before that is displayed. According to such a configuration, the player who sees the screen display can easily determine at what point the game content is changed or whether the game content has already been changed. Becomes possible.

Also, in the video game apparatuses S and Sa, a reset switch for resetting the count value of the number of accumulated coins or the count value of the number of accumulated games is provided, and a playground manager or the like is required. It is also possible to configure so that the count value can be reset accordingly. According to such a configuration, for example, by resetting the count value to return to zero before the count value reaches the predetermined value, the timing at which the count value reaches the predetermined value, that is, the game content is changed. The convenience that the time can be delayed can be achieved.

The control method of the video game device and the specific configuration of the video game device according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiment.

In the above-described embodiment, the game program is stored in the ROM 2a or the ROM 2d as a semiconductor memory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game program is stored in another storage medium such as a CD-ROM. The game program stored in the storage medium may be read out using a CD drive or the like, and then the CPU may perform data processing for executing the game. Further, in the above embodiment, since the data of the accumulated number of coins and the data of the accumulated number of games are stored using the EEPROM as the nonvolatile memory, the backup power supply is not used,
The advantage is that the counting of these values can be performed accurately. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, for example, a dedicated device for cumulatively counting the number of inserted coins is provided, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, a predetermined signal is output at that time and this is input to the CPU. It does not matter.

In the above-described embodiment, the game content is switched from the normal mode game to the special mode game in a total of two stages. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be switched to three or more stages. That is, in the present invention, for example, by preparing three kinds of variations of the game in advance, when the count value of the number of accumulated coins or the number of accumulated games reaches the first predetermined value, the game content is changed to the first variation. To the second variation, and when the count value reaches the second predetermined value, the game content may be changed from the second variation to the third variation. As the game content is changed in multiple stages, the effect of giving the player greater interest can be expected.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to specific types and contents of the video game executed on the video game device. The game of the specific variation referred to in the invention of the present application is not necessarily limited to a game in which the number and contents of characters appearing are different from those of games of other variations.
Any game content that is different from the game content of other variations in some way may be used. For example, while using the same character as the character displayed on the display in the game of the specific variation as the character of the other variation, the character may perform a special action that cannot be seen in the game of the other variation. Alternatively, the content may be different in that the stage of the game in which the character appears is changed. Also, when the video game device according to the present invention is configured as a home or personal device,
It goes without saying that a configuration using a television receiver at home can be used as the display.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an example of a video game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram illustrating an example of a video game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a series of control procedures of a CPU in the video game device shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a display.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of a screen displayed on a display.

FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram showing another example of the video game device according to the present invention.

7 is a flowchart showing an example of a series of control procedures of a CPU in the video game device shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 S Video game device 1, 1a CPU 2a, 2d ROM 2c, 2e EEPROM 3 Video controller 6 Operation unit 7 Coin detector 30 Video RAM 31 Display drive circuit 32 Display 70 Coin slot

Claims (7)

[Claims] An operation device operated by a player, a game program stored in a storage device, and a game execution data process for displaying a predetermined image on a display based on an input signal input from the operation device. And a coin insertion detecting means for detecting when a predetermined coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot, and the data processing means is provided with a predetermined coin by the coin insertion detecting means. Is a control method for controlling a video game device configured to start data processing for game execution on the condition that it is detected that a predetermined number of cards have been inserted. In addition to storing a game program having a plurality of variations, accumulation of coins inserted into the coin insertion slot Before the count value of the number of coins counted by the coin number counting means reaches a predetermined value, data processing for executing a specific variation of the game program is executed. The data processing means is made to perform data processing for executing other variations of the game while the count value has reached the predetermined value. A method for controlling a video game device, wherein data processing for executing a game of a specific variation is performed. 2. An operation means operated by a player, and a game execution data processing for displaying a predetermined image on a display screen based on a game program stored in a storage means and an input signal input from the operation means. And a coin insertion detecting means for detecting when a predetermined coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot, and the data processing means is provided with a predetermined coin by the coin insertion detecting means. Is a video game device configured to start data processing for game execution on condition that it is detected that a predetermined number of coins have been inserted, wherein the cumulative number of coins inserted into the coin insertion slot is A game having a number of coins counting means for counting and having a plurality of variations in the storage means. Before the count value of the number of coins counted by the coin number counting means reaches a predetermined value, data processing for executing a game of a specific variation among the plurality of game programs is performed. While being regulated, the data processing means performs data processing for executing a game of the other variation, and after the count value reaches the predetermined value, the data processing means executes the game of the specific variation. A video game device configured to perform data processing for execution. 3. The video game device according to claim 2, wherein a count value of the accumulated number of coins by said coin number counting means is displayed on a screen of said display. 4. An operation means operated by a player, and a game execution data processing for displaying a predetermined image on a display based on a game program stored in a storage means and an input signal input from the operation means. A data processing means for executing a video game device, wherein the storage means stores a game program having a plurality of variations and is executed by the video game device. Before the count value of the number of games accumulated by the game number counting means reaches a predetermined value, a game of a specific variation among the game programs is executed. Data processing is not executed, and While causing the data processing means to perform data processing for executing a game of the other variation, after the count value reaches the predetermined value, the data processing means executes the game of the specific variation. Control method for a video game device, wherein data processing for the video game device is performed. 5. An operation means operated by a player, and a game processing data processing for displaying a predetermined image on a display based on a game program stored in a storage means and an input signal input from the operation means. And a data processing means for executing the game. The game processing apparatus further comprises: a game number counting means for counting an accumulated number of games executed by the video game apparatus; Before the count value of the number of games accumulated by the game number counting means reaches a predetermined value, the game program for executing a game of a specific variation among the plurality of game programs is stored. Data processing is regulated, and the data processing means Data processing for executing a variation game is performed, and after the count value reaches the predetermined value, the data processing means can perform data processing for executing the specific variation game. A video game device characterized by being performed. 6. The video game apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a count value of the number of accumulated games by said game number counting means is displayed on a screen of said display. 7. The game program stored in the storage means displays a plurality of predetermined characters on a screen when starting a game, and thereafter, among the plurality of characters displayed on the screen, This is a program of contents in which an image of a predetermined character selected by operation of the operation means is displayed on the display and moved, and the game of the specific variation is a game of another variation different from the specific variation. 6. The system according to claim 2, wherein a unique character that cannot be selected can be selected by operating said operation means.
The video game device according to claim 6.