JPH11226260A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase the fun as a game by adding a new idea in the utilization of numerals for a game wherein numerals are the subjects. SOLUTION: This game device operates conforming to a computer program, determines the superior/inferior regarding respective competitors based on numerals which are selected by at least two competitors, and gives an allotment to the winner. The numerals which are selected by respective competitors are displayed in silver frame images 32a-32f being displayed on a display 2, as images. A computer sums up numerals regarding one competitor, and in addition, sums up numerals regarding the other competitor, and operates a difference between these summed up values, and determines the difference as an allotment. Compared to a case wherein a come out numeral is simply made to be an allotment, the game is multiplied, and the fun for players is increased.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device in which opponents compete with each other on the basis of numbers, and more particularly to a computer game device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game apparatus of a type for displaying a game image on a display in accordance with a calculation by a computer is widely known. In this type of game device, a game device in which an opponent competes for superiority using numbers as a subject is known. For example, a game device that displays an image imitating a playing card, that is, a card on a display, and develops a game based on a number indicated by the card image is known.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned game apparatus, there has been a problem that the method of utilizing the displayed numbers is conventionally monotonous, so that the game is lacking in fun. The present invention has been made in view of such a problem in a conventional game device, and has as its object to enhance the fun as a game by devising a way of utilizing numbers in the game.

[0004]

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a game device according to the present invention operates according to a computer program, and performs each match based on a number selected by at least two players. In a game device which determines superiority or inferiority of a player and gives a payout to a winner, a difference between numbers selected by the respective opponents is calculated, and the difference is determined as a payout.

[0005] In the above configuration, the "payout" is defined as
A reward given to a game player, for example, paying out a medal. According to the above-described game device, the payout is not the number itself selected by the opponent, but the payout is the difference between the numbers selected by the opponents. be able to.

[0006] Further, with respect to the game device having the above configuration,
It is desirable that each opponent perform the number selecting action a plurality of times, calculate the total points for each of the opponents, and use the difference between the total points as the payout. In this way, the game can be further diversified. In addition, a negative payout of forfeiting a medal or the like can be imposed on an opponent who becomes negative when the difference between the numbers is taken, so that the game can be further diversified.

(2) In the game device of (1), the number of players may be two, or three or more. Also, all of the opponents can be humans, ie, game players, or some of those opponents can be characters determined according to a computer program.
For example, if two opponents are set and one of them is a character determined by a computer program, the remaining opponent game players will compete against the computer.

(3) In each of the above game devices, when a specific game mode is selected according to a computer program, a change can be made to a number selected by each player. For example, in the normal game mode,
Calculate the difference between the numbers selected by each opponent and use that as the dividend, and when the specific mode is selected,
Changes can be made to double the number selected by a particular opponent and then take the difference between each number, which further diversifies the game. When the specific game mode is selected according to the computer program, it is desirable to display that fact on the display. For example, a smiley mark for indicating that it is advantageous for the opponent can be displayed.

(4) Next, the game device according to the present invention operates according to the computer program, determines superiority or inferiority of each opponent based on numbers selected by at least two opponents, and wins. , The computer program has a return mode, and when the return mode is selected, the computer program returns to a specific scene that has already elapsed and starts the game again.

[0010] According to this game device, the number serving as the basis of the payout is the number selected by the player after the redo, and the number selected before the redo does not contribute to the payout. Acts as a number, which further diversifies the game.

In particular, the following game contents are considered as game contents in which such a return mode is considered to function effectively. That is, in a case where two players, a game player and a computer, are opponents, and on condition that those opponents select numbers a plurality of times, the game player selects a number and proceeds with the game. After performing an effect that makes the loss of the player gradually richer, a return display is performed at the time of the last number selection by the player, the game is returned to the original state, and the game contents such as the loss of the game player will be broken. Conceivable.

[0012]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a game device using a video display device according to the present invention. The game device includes a housing 1, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display 2 provided on the front of the housing 1, and an operation panel 3 provided below the display 2.
And a medal take-out port 4 disposed below the operation panel 3.

The operation panel 3 is provided with an operation lever 6, a start / select button 7, a payout button 8, a bet button 9, and a medal slot 11.
As shown in FIG. 4, when no load is applied to the operation lever 6, the operation lever 6 is held at the neutral position P, and reciprocates linearly to both sides of the neutral position P as indicated by arrows AA 'in accordance with the operation of the player. Then, when the end point position farthest to the both sides from the neutral position P is reached, this is detected by a microswitch or other detecting means.

The start / select button 7 is depressed when starting the game and when selecting one or several from a plurality of scratched silver frame images to be described later. The payout button 8 is pressed when the player desires to pay out medals. The bet button 9 is pressed each time the player desires to bet one medal. Further, the medal insertion slot 11 is an insertion slot for a player to insert medals, and the player can continuously insert a desired number of medals through the medal insertion slot 11.

In FIG. 1, a game circuit board 12 is provided inside a housing 1. On the game circuit board 12, an image control circuit indicated by reference numeral 13 in FIG.
The video control circuit 13 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 14, a ROM 16 storing a control program for the entire game, a RAM 17 used as a temporary file or the like when the CPU 14 performs arithmetic processing,
Various elements such as a drawing controller 18 for controlling electron beam scanning of the T display 2, an image ROM 19 for storing characters to be displayed as video as video data, and a VRAM 21 used as a temporary file or the like when controlled by the drawing controller 18 It is comprised including. Further, an input / output interface 22 is provided for performing communication with various external devices.

The operation lever 6, start / select button 7, payout button 8, and bet button 9 described with reference to FIG. 1 are connected to the input / output interface 22 as external devices. Various image data are stored in the image ROM 19, and in the image data, FIG.
As shown in the symbols (a) to (e), the surface of the silver frame image 24 covered with the silver foil image 23 is scratched using the coin image 26, and the silver foil image 23 is scraped off. Character image 27a as a hidden image hidden in 23
Are displayed in a table, and a plurality of image data for performing a series of video displays are stored.

Although only five types of image data (a) to (e) are shown in FIG. 5, in actuality, as shown in FIG. Are stored individually, that is, 16 types of image data are stored. By sequentially displaying these image data on the screen of the display 2, FIG.
A continuous image up to (e) is displayed. As the hidden image, several different character images are prepared in addition to the character image indicated by reference numeral 27a in FIG. Furthermore, several types of numbers required for the progress of the game, for example,
Seven types of numbers 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, and 10 are prepared as hidden images.

Hereinafter, the operation of the video display device and the game device having the above configuration will be described. In this game device, one player plays against a computer. In FIG. 1, when the player inserts a plurality of medals into the medal insertion slot 11 and further presses the start / select button 7, the game starts.
Then, a game screen is displayed as in step S1 of FIG. 6, and a shuffle display is started on the game screen. As shown in FIG. 7, the game screen includes a player-side silver frame image 28 having a character image assigned to the player as a hidden image, and a computer-side silver frame having a character image assigned to the opponent computer as a hidden image. Image 29 and six battle part silver frame images 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d, 32e, and 32f in which numerals are hidden images.
Various silver frame images are projected.

Several types of character images are prepared as the character images hidden in the player-side silver frame image 28 and the computer-side silver frame image 29, and two of them are selected at random.
As the numbers hidden in the battle part silver frame images 32a to 32f, seven types of 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, and 10 are prepared as described above, and some of them are selected. You. At the start of the game, the player-side silver frame image 28, the computer-side silver frame image 29, and the battle part silver frame images 32a to 32f are all covered with a silver foil image 23. Character image on the back side of
The setting is such that hidden images such as numbers are hidden.

Further, the above-mentioned shuffle display is
This means that an operation of randomly changing the arrangement of cards, that is, playing cards, that is, an operation of cutting a card, that is, an operation of shuffling, is visually displayed. In the present embodiment, the shuffling operation is expressed by changing the background areas of the player-side silver frame image 28, the computer-side silver frame image 29, and the battle part silver frame images 32a to 32f to various pattern backgrounds. ing.

Next, in step S2 in FIG. 6, the number of bets selected by the player is confirmed. Specifically, when the player presses the bet button 9 (FIG. 1) by the number of bets desired by the player, the player recognizes the number of presses as the bet number. In this embodiment, it is assumed that up to three medals can be bet. This bet number corresponds to a number indicating how many can be selected from the battle part silver frame images 32a to 32f in FIG. For example, if the bet number is “1”, one battle part silver frame image can be selected.
You can select one battle part silver frame and the bet number is “3”
If so, you can select three battle part silver frames.

Next, the computer executes step S in FIG.
At 3, the game mode is selected. In the present embodiment, a normal game mode (step S4) and a specific mode (step S4) symbolized by a smiley mark described later.
5), a return mode (step S6) and a bonus game mode (step S7). In the present embodiment, the specific mode occurs once every five games, the return mode occurs once every twenty games, and the bonus mode occurs once every seventy games. Otherwise, the game program is created so that the normal game mode is selected. Hereinafter, the development status of the game in each of the above game modes will be individually described.

(Normal Game Mode) When the normal game mode is selected, a hidden character to be displayed is determined in step S8 of FIG. For example, two types of character images indicated by reference numerals 27a and 27b in FIG. 8 are selected from a plurality of types of character images. Further, in step S9, the computer determines an outcome. In order to determine the outcome, for example, the ROM 16 in FIG.
The low payout score table 33a and the medium payout score table 33b as shown in FIG.
And a high payout score table 33c. Each of these look-up tables has 1000 combinations of numbers. For example, the "m" th storage location has a combination of six numbers {P1, C1, P2, C2, P3, C3}. It is remembered. In this case, Pn (n is a number of one of 1, 2, and 3)
Represents the number drawn by the player at the nth time, and Cn (n is 1,
(Any one of numbers 2 and 3) indicates the number drawn by the computer at the n-th time.

When the bet number selected by the player is "3", all six numbers {P1, C1, P2, C2, P3, C3} are used, and when the selected bet number is "2", At some point, 4 of {P1, C1, P2, C2}
The number of types is used, and when the bet number is "1", two types of numbers {P1, C1} are used. Which one of the low payout table 33a, the medium payout table 33b and the high payout table 33c to use depends on
Determined by the computer according to the performance of the game played so far. In addition, it is 1 to
Which of the 1000 addresses to select is determined by a random number table. In the following description, it is assumed that the bet number is “3” and the outcome selected by the computer is {2, 4, 4, 1, 5, 2}.

When the outcome is determined by the computer as described above, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. 6 to display the character. Specifically, in the screen display state of FIG. 7, a coin image 26 (see FIG. 5) as a moving object image is displayed at an appropriate position, for example, an upper right corner of the player-side silver frame image 28 and the computer-side silver frame image 29. . The player who sees this moves the operation lever 6 in FIG. 1 linearly in a reciprocating manner at the desired speed in the direction of AA ′ in FIG. Then, the operation amount signal is sent to the CPU 14 of FIG.
6, the silver foil image 23 of the player-side silver frame image 28 is gradually cut off in accordance with the movement, and the hidden character image 27a gradually appears in the cut-off portion, so-called The state of the scratch operation on the silver foil card is displayed on the display screen. on the other hand,
Regarding the computer-side silver frame image 29, the coin image 26 moves as shown in FIG. 3, and as shown in FIG. 8, a scratch operation state in which another hidden character image 27b appears is displayed. The scratch operation on the computer-side silver frame image 29 is performed at a predetermined speed regardless of the operation of the operation lever 6 (see FIG. 1) by the player.

With respect to the scratch processing relating to the player-side silver frame image 28, the faster the player operates the operation lever 6, the faster the coin image moves and the faster the hidden character 27a appears. On the other hand, if the operation lever 6 is operated slowly, the hidden character 27
It takes a long time until a appears. This means that the scratch process can be performed promptly or slowly according to the character of the player and the mood at that time, and that the game can be developed according to the convenience of the player, and This means that the player can be given a thrilling and exciting feeling.

In FIG. 8, the coin image 26 of the player-side silver frame image 28 and the computer-side silver frame image 29 is at the final position.
For example, reaching the lower right corner, the hidden characters 27a and 27a
When the entirety of 7b appears, the game proceeds to the next stage. That is, as shown in FIG.
2a to 32f rise to the upper part of the screen so that the curtain rises, and character images 27a and 27b are located behind them,
In each case, a video showing a fighting pose is displayed.

Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.
The battle part silver frame image for causing the hidden image to appear on the front is determined. Specifically, in FIG.
To select a desired one from the battle part silver frame images 32a to 32f and press the start / select button 7. Now, if the bet number is “3”,
The desired three silver frame images are selected from the battle part silver frame images 32a to 32f. For example, three battle part silver frame images 3
Assuming that 2a, 32c, and 32e are selected, as shown in FIG. 10, the character "YOU" is displayed above the respective battle silver frame images to indicate that they have been selected. In this state, the computer determines that the other silver frame images 32b, 32d, and 32f are silver frame images allocated to the computer.

After the above processing is completed, the computer displays a game image in step S12 of FIG. Specifically, the battle part silver frame image 32a in FIG.
The coin image 26 is displayed at the upper right corner of the silver frame image 32e first selected by the player among the silver frame images 32e to 32f and the silver frame image 32b first selected as the silver frame image on the computer side. The player who sees this moves the operation lever 6 of FIG. 1 back and forth to the left and right. Then, the coin image 26 of the battle side silver frame image 32e on the player side moves in synchronization with the operation of the operation lever 6 as shown in FIG. 3 in accordance with the calculation of the computer, and the image in which the silver foil on the silver frame image 32e is scraped off is displayed. I do. At this time, the number "2" as a hidden image is gradually displayed on the table as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the silver foil on the battle silver frame image 32b on the computer side is scraped off at a predetermined speed irrespective of the operation of the operation lever 6, and the number "4" as a hidden image gradually appears.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13, when each coin image 26 moves to the final end position of the silver frame image, the character image with the larger number, in this case, the computer-side character image 27b wins. In the sense, the computer-side character image 27b is the player-side character image 27.
An effect image of punching out toward a is displayed.

Thereafter, a match for the second medal is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the numeral "4" is displayed as a hidden image in the player-side silver frame image 32a, while the computer-side silver frame image 32d is displayed. The number "1" is displayed as a hidden image. At this time, since the player side number (= 4)> the computer side number (= 1), the player side character image 27a is punched toward the computer side character 27b on the screen in the sense that the player side character image 27a has won. Is displayed.

Thereafter, the third medal is played, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, a numeral "5" is displayed as a hidden image in the player-side silver frame image 32c, while the computer-side silver frame image 32f is displayed. The number "2" is displayed as a hidden image. Also at this time, since the player side number (= 5)> the computer side number (= 2), the player side character image 27a faces the computer side character 27b on the screen in the sense that the player side character image 27a has won. An effect image of punching out is displayed.

Further, the computer calculates a total of 2 + 4 + 5 = 11 of the numbers of the silver frame image on the player side, and further calculates a total of 4 + 1 + 2 = 7 of the silver frame image on the computer side. Finally, it is recognized that the player-side total (= 11)> the computer-side total (= 7), and accordingly, the screen shown in FIG.
Finally, as shown in FIG.
The character image 27a on the player side in the sense that a has won
Is displayed, in which the player greatly skips the computer-side character 27b.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the difference between the total score on the player side and the total score on the computer side, that is, 11−7 = 4 is calculated as the payout, and the medal acquisition number is “4”. A medal number display 34 to the effect is displayed. If the player presses the payout button 8 in FIG. 1 at this point, the medal number 4 obtained at this time and the medals stored in the game machine so far can be received in the medal take-out slot 4.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, as a method of making the character images 27a and 27b appear as hidden images in FIG. 8, further, regarding the battle part silver frame images 32a to 32f in FIGS. As a method of making numbers appear as hidden images, a method of visualizing so-called scratch processing of scratching and scraping silver foil using a coin was adopted, so that the character images 27a and 27b are gradually and slowly presented to the player. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel thrilled and excited.

In particular, regarding the player-side silver frame image 28, the coin image 26 is moved in synchronization with the movement of the operation lever 6 operated by the player.
Depending on how the operation lever 6 is moved, the peeling speed of the silver foil can be freely adjusted as desired by the player, and as a result, the game can be developed at a pace desired by the player.

In the present embodiment, the difference between the number selected by the game player and the number selected by the opponent computer is calculated, and the difference is used as the payout. Compared to the case where the number itself is used as the payout, the game content is diversified, and therefore, the fun perceived by the player can be increased.
In particular, as in the present embodiment, the number selection operation is performed a plurality of times in accordance with the number of bets, the total points thereof are calculated, and the difference between the player's total points and the computer's total points is calculated. If the calculation is made and the difference is determined as the payout, the game content is further diversified.

In the above-described embodiment, as a method for causing a hidden image such as a character image or a number to appear, an image simulating a so-called scratching operation, in which a silver foil card is scratched off using a coin. Expressed by However, any other expression method can be used as a method of appearing the hidden image. For example, a method of turning over the back of the card to make a hidden image such as a number appear, or a method of instantly switching between the back of the card and a hidden image such as a number can be adopted.

(Specific Game Mode Using Smile Mark) In many cases, the game is developed based on the above-described normal game mode, but with a certain probability, in the present embodiment, the specific mode is performed approximately once every five games. Occurs (step S5 in FIG. 6). When this mode occurs, as shown in FIG. 19, a smiley mark 36 appears at the bottom of the battle part silver frame image 32e in which the silver foil has been shaved according to the operation of the player. Of course, corresponding image data is stored in the image ROM 19 of FIG. 2 for displaying the smiley mark.

When the smiley mark 36 appears, the selected number is doubled, and the doubled number is displayed in place of the old number. If the user is thinking now, as shown in FIG. 20, the selected number "2" is doubled and changed to the number "4", and the changed number is the number on the computer side. "4" in case
And their difference is calculated. In the case of thinking now, 4-4 = 0, so that both are drawn. If this specific game mode is adopted, the player's feeling of excitement and excitement increases, and the enjoyment for the player increases.

(Return Mode) With a certain probability, in this embodiment, the return mode occurs at a rate of about once every 20 games (step S6 in FIG. 6). When this mode occurs, as shown in FIG. 21, a return mark 37 appears at the bottom of the battle part silver frame image 32c in which the silver foil has been shaved in accordance with the operation of the player. Of course, the image data corresponding to the return mark is stored in the image ROM 19 of FIG.

When the return mark 37 appears, all the points added so far in the game are deducted, and the game is restarted from a predetermined game stage. It is possible to variously set to which game stage to go back and start the game again. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, as shown in FIG. It is desirable to do. When starting the game again, the silver foil is gradually reproduced for each of the silver frame images 32a to 32f from which the silver foil has been scraped off in FIG. 21, and finally, as shown in FIG. It is desirable to perform an image display that returns to a state where 32f is covered with silver foil.

Note that, in this return mode, when a plurality of bets (for example, three times) are selected as the number of bets, each game stage (for example, 1 to 1) reaches the final number of bets.
It is desirable to dare to perform a number effect in which the player loses in the bet and the second bet), and to generate the return mark 37 at the final bet number. In this way, the player who has almost given up victory can see the return mark 37 and know that the game can be started again, thereby increasing the desire for the game again.

(Bonus Game Mode) With a certain probability, in this embodiment, the bonus game mode occurs at a rate of about once every 70 games (step S7 in FIG. 6). When this mode occurs, as shown in FIG. 22, a character image 27c reminiscent of a bonus game appears on the computer-side silver frame image 29 from which the silver foil has been cut. Of course, in order to display the character image 27c, corresponding image data is stored in the image ROM 19 of FIG.

When this bonus game mode occurs,
A silver frame image that can be scratched regardless of the number of bets is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, two silver frame images 32c and 32d in the center part
Is limited to And, on these silver frame images, "9
9 "→"? "→" 0 "→"? Is repeated and displayed continuously, and then they are turned off while blinking.
This implies that the silver frame is an alternative of “99” or “0”. Then, the player wins at a rate of about 1/8, in which case each silver frame image 3
"99" is displayed on 2c and 32d, and a bonus payout, for example, payout of 99 medals is given to the player.
In other cases, "0" is displayed on each silver frame image, and all bets on medals are confiscated.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and can be variously modified within the scope of the invention described in the claims. For example, the shielding image may be any image other than the image representing the silver foil, and the character image as the hidden image is limited to each character image indicated by reference numerals 27a, 27b, and 27c in FIGS. Instead, any other character image can be used. Further, the number of players is not limited to two, but may be three or more. Also,
The opponent is not limited to the computer, and two or three or more humans can play each other as players.

In the above embodiment, when three medals are bet, three numbers are selected by two opponents, and then the numbers selected for the individual opponents are summed up. The difference between the total values was taken and determined as a dividend. However, the number of bets can be two or one. In the case of two bets, the total value is calculated for each of the two opponents after selecting two numbers, and the total value of each total value is calculated. The difference is taken, and the difference value is used as the payout. When the number of bets is one, the difference between the numbers of the two opponents is calculated after one number selection, and the difference is used as the payout.

[0048]

According to the game device of the present invention, the number selected by the player is not the payout itself,
Since the difference between the numbers selected by the opponents is used as the payout, the game can be diversified, and thus an interesting game can be played.

[0049]

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of the game device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a state of movement of a coin image as a moving object image displayed on a display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a main part of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on a display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a process executed by the control system of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a view showing one scene of a game screen displayed on a display of the game apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a view showing another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

11 is a diagram showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is a view showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 15 is a view showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1;

17 is a diagram showing still another scene of the game screen displayed on the display of the game device shown in FIG. 1.

18 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a look-up table used in the game device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a main game screen displayed on a display according to another embodiment of the game device according to the present invention.

20 is a diagram showing a game screen that is continuous with the game screen of FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a main game screen displayed on a display according to still another embodiment of the game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a view showing a main game screen displayed on a display according to still another embodiment of the game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a game screen that is continuous with the game screen of FIG. 22.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 housing 2 CRT display 3 operation panel 4 medal take-out 6 operation lever (operation input means) 7 start / select button 8 payout button 9 bet button 11 medal slot 12 game circuit board 13 video control circuit 23 silver foil image 24 silver frame Image 26 Coin image 27a, 27b, 27c Character image 28 Player side silver frame image 29 Computer side silver frame image 32a to 32f Battle part silver frame image 33a to 33c Look-up table 34 Acquired medal number display 36 Smile mark 37 Return mark

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A game device operating in accordance with a computer program, determining a superiority or inferiority for each opponent based on a number selected by at least two opponents, and providing a payout to a winner. A game device which calculates a difference between selected numbers and determines the difference as a payout. 2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein one of the at least two opponents is a character determined according to a computer program. 3. The game device according to claim 1, wherein when a specific mode is selected according to a computer program, a change is made to a number selected by each player. 4. A game device operating in accordance with a computer program, determining a priority for each player based on a number selected by at least two players, and providing a payout to a winner. A game apparatus having a return mode, wherein when the return mode is selected, the game apparatus returns to a specific scene that has already passed and starts the game again.