JPH1157219A - Game machine, game processing method and medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To motivate a player by enhancing the enjoyableness of an entire game consisting of a plurality of games. SOLUTION: This game machine selects (S1) a first game to execute from a storage means storing a plurality of interrelated games, in accordance with a predetermined procedure, and selects (S2) the next game to execute from the storage means in accordance with a predetermined procedure. The plurality of games are all executed (S3) according to the selection, and an ending is displayed (S4) after the games end. Since the selection of the games does not depend only on the will of the player, the player does not get bored by repeating only the game which he likes. Also, since the selection is made in two steps, the first game can become a common one.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine for sequentially executing a plurality of games related to each other, a game processing method, and a medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the advance of computer technology, video game machines (image processing devices) using computer graphics technology have been widely used. In some video game machines of this type, a single game is composed of a plurality of mini-games.

However, conventional video game machines are:
It had the following problems.

[0004]

The order in which a plurality of mini-games are executed is often left to the discretion of the player. However, in this case, only the mini game desired by the player tends to be repeated, and the interest may not be maintained. If other mini-games are also executed, the interest in the entire game will increase, and the value of the entire game will increase. Therefore, there is a need to be motivated to clear one game in any way and proceed to another game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and has been made in consideration of a game machine, a game processing method, and a medium that increase the interest of a whole game including a plurality of games and enable a player to be motivated. provide.

[0006]

A game machine according to the present invention has a storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games, and a game to be executed first is selected from the storage means based on a predetermined procedure. A first selection means for selecting a game to be executed next from the storage means based on a predetermined procedure; and a second selection means for selecting a game to be executed next from the storage means based on a selection result of the first selection means and the second selection means. Executing means for sequentially executing a plurality of games.

For example, this game machine executes a game composed of a plurality of mini games. The plurality of mini-games are related to the theme of the game, and are related, for example, in terms of characters that appear and the content of the game. The order in which the plurality of mini-games can be played depends on the selection result of the first selecting means and the second selecting means.

In the game machine according to the present invention, the first selecting means selects a game according to a predetermined game difficulty level.

For example, selecting a relatively easy game,
Alternatively, a relatively difficult game may be selected. The former is suitable for beginners, and the latter for advanced users. This condition setting may be configured to be switchable. It should be noted that the game selected by the first selection means may be configured to be one or two or more relatively small numbers so that the same or similar play can be performed by anyone at the start of the game. .

[0010] In the game machine according to the present invention, the first selecting means selects a game in accordance with a predetermined game popularity.

For example, it is conceivable to select a game in a popular order or a game in a low popular order. In the former case, it is thought that the motivation to play the game is provided, but the interest gradually decreases in many cases. In this case, it is conceivable to add various benefits (for example, a specific ending screen can be viewed or all cards described later can be collected) upon completion of the game. In the latter case, it is likely that interest in the game will gradually increase. In this case, it is conceivable to add a demonstration screen or the like that draws interest before and after the disclosure of the game.

In the game machine according to the present invention, the second selecting means selects a next game based on a result of executing the previous game.

For example, when the result of the previous game is poor, a relatively easy game is selected. If the result of the previous game is good, a relatively difficult game is selected. Alternatively, a game is selected according to the category of the previous game. For example, the previous game was an action game,
If it is determined that the player prefers this kind of game based on the playing result or the player's desire, another action game is selected.

In the game machine according to the present invention, the second selection means randomly selects a game.

In the game machine according to the present invention, the second selecting means selects a game based on a predetermined game difficulty level.

For example, selecting a relatively easy game,
Alternatively, a relatively difficult game may be selected. The former is suitable for beginners, and the latter for advanced users. This condition setting may be configured to be switchable. It should be noted that the game selected by the first selection means may be configured to be one or two or more relatively small numbers so that the same or similar play can be performed by anyone at the start of the game. .

In the game machine according to the present invention, the second selecting means selects a next game after the selected game has been repeated a predetermined number of times.

For example, after repeating the game four times, the next game is selected. This is useful when the game is simple and quick. The number of repetitions may be adjusted according to the length of the game execution time. The player can get used to it by repeating it several times.

[0019] The medium according to the present invention includes a computer
First selecting means for selecting a game to be executed first from storage means for storing a plurality of interconnected games based on a predetermined procedure, and executing next game from the storage means based on a predetermined procedure; A second selection means for selecting a game to be played, and a program for functioning as an execution means for sequentially executing the plurality of games based on the selection results of the first selection means and the second selection means.

The medium includes, for example, a floppy disk,
Hard disk, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disk, CD-
Includes ROM, DVD, ROM cartridge, RAM memory cartridge with battery backup, flash memory cartridge, nonvolatile RAM cartridge, and the like.

The communication medium also includes a communication medium such as a wired communication medium such as a telephone line and a wireless communication medium such as a microwave line. The Internet is also included in the communication medium mentioned here.

A medium is a medium on which information (mainly digital data and programs) is recorded by some physical means, and which allows a processing device such as a computer or a dedicated processor to perform a predetermined function. You can do it.
In short, any method may be used as long as the program is downloaded to the computer by some means and a predetermined function is executed.

A game processing method according to the present invention includes a first selection step of selecting a game to be executed first from a storage unit for storing a plurality of mutually related games based on a predetermined procedure; A second selection step of selecting a game to be executed next from the storage unit based on the set procedure, and an execution step of sequentially executing the plurality of games based on a selection result of the first selection step and the second selection step Is provided.

The game machine according to the present invention has a first storage means for storing a plurality of games related to each other, a second storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of image information related to the plurality of games, and Selecting means for selecting a game to be executed from the first storage means based on the selected procedure, executing means for sequentially executing the game based on the selection result of the selecting means, and evaluating the execution result of the executing means in a predetermined manner. An evaluation reading unit that evaluates based on a criterion and reads image information from the second storage unit based on the evaluation result; and an image generation unit that generates an image based on the image information read by the evaluation reading unit. It is.

The second storage means stores, for example, image information such as images of characters in a plurality of games, an introduction of the game, and explanations of weapons and the like appearing in the game. The image information includes one or both of a still image and a moving image, and may include corresponding audio information. This image information is displayed in a shape imitating, for example, a photograph or a card (including an image portion and a character portion).

In the game machine according to the present invention, the image generating means arranges the generated images in an album.

In the game machine according to the present invention, when the execution means has read out all of the plurality of pieces of image information stored in the second storage means, the execution of the game is terminated.

When the execution of the game is completed, for example, a specific ending screen is displayed.

In the game machine according to the present invention, the evaluation reading means changes the amount of image information to be read in accordance with the performance of the player.

For example, if the result is good, the amount of image information to be read can be increased, or specific image information can be read out of image information divided into groups described later. On the other hand, if the grade is poor, only a small amount of image information can be read,
Or they can't read at all. Alternatively, specific image information may be read without fail for rescue of a beginner. Note that overlapping of read image information may be allowed. Also, which image information to select may be determined at random.

[0031] In the game machine according to the present invention, the second storage means stores the plurality of pieces of image information in a plurality of groups according to the degree of difficulty of obtaining the plurality of pieces of image information. Image information is read out based on different evaluation criteria for each group.

The plurality of groups include, for example, normal cards that are relatively easy to obtain and rare (rare value) cards that can be obtained only when the performance of the game is good.

The medium according to the present invention includes a computer
Selecting means for selecting a game to be executed from a first storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games based on a predetermined procedure; executing means for sequentially executing the game based on a selection result of the selecting means; An evaluation reading unit that evaluates an execution result of the execution unit based on a predetermined evaluation criterion, and reads out image information from a second storage unit that stores a plurality of image information items related to the plurality of games based on the evaluation result; And a program for functioning as an image generating means for generating an image based on the image information read by the evaluation reading means.

According to the game processing method of the present invention, a selecting step of selecting a game to be executed from a first storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games based on a predetermined procedure; An execution step of sequentially executing the game based on the selection result; and evaluating an execution result of the execution step based on a predetermined evaluation criterion, and storing a plurality of pieces of image information related to the plurality of games based on the evaluation result. And an image reading step of generating an image based on the image information read by the evaluation reading step.

[0035]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a video game machine using an image processing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In this figure, a video game machine main body 1 has a substantially box shape, and a substrate for game processing and the like are provided therein. Also, two connectors 2a are provided on the front of the video game machine main body 1, and these connectors 2a are provided.
Is connected to a game operation PAD 2b via a cable 2c. When two players enjoy a baseball game or the like, two PADs 2b are used.

In the upper part of the video game machine body 1, a ROM
Cartridge I / F1a for connecting cartridge, CD-
A CD-ROM drive 1b for reading ROM is provided. Although not shown, a video output terminal and an audio output terminal are provided on the rear surface of the video game machine main body 1. This video output terminal is cable 4a
Is connected to the video input terminal of the TV receiver 5 via the
It is connected to the audio input terminal of the V receiver 5. In such a video game machine, if the user
By operating the, the user can play the game while watching the screen displayed on the TV receiver 5.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the TV game machine according to the present embodiment. This image processing apparatus includes a CPU block 10 for controlling the entire apparatus, a video block 11 for controlling display of a game screen, a sound block 12 for generating sound effects, a subsystem 13 for reading a CD-ROM, and the like. Have been.

The CPU block 10 has an SCU (System C
ontrol Unit) 100, main CPU 101, RAM1
02, ROM 103, cartridge I / F1a, sub C
It comprises a PU 104, a CPU bus 103 and the like. The main CPU 101 controls the entire apparatus. The main CPU 101 has a DSP (Di-
gital Signal Processor), and can execute application software at high speed. RAM
102 is used as a work area of the main CPU 101. In the ROM 103, an initial program for initialization processing and the like are written. SCU
100 controls the buses 105, 106, 107 so that the main CPU 101, VDPs 120, 130,
Data input / output between the DSP 140, the CPU 141, and the like is performed smoothly. Also, the SCU 100 has a DMA controller inside, and can transfer sprite data during a game to the VRAM in the video block 11. This makes it possible to execute application software such as a game at high speed. The cartridge I / F 1a is for inputting application software supplied in the form of a ROM cartridge.

The sub CPU 104 is an SMPC (System M
This is called an anager & peripheral control, and has a function of collecting peripheral data from the PAD 2b via the connector 2a in response to a request from the main CPU 101. Main CPU 101 is sub CPU 1
Based on the peripheral data received from the device 04, processing such as moving a fielder in the game screen is performed. An arbitrary peripheral among a PAD, a joystick, a keyboard and the like can be connected to the connector 2a. The sub CPU 104 has a function of automatically recognizing the type of peripheral connected to the connector 2a (main body side terminal) and collecting peripheral data and the like according to a communication method according to the type of peripheral.

The video block 11 is a VDP for drawing a character or the like composed of polygon data of a video game.
(Video Display Processor) 120, and a VDP 130 that performs drawing of a background screen, synthesis of polygon image data and a background image, clipping processing, and the like. VD
P120 is a VRAM 121 and a frame buffer 12
2, 123. The rendering data of the polygons representing the characters of the video game machine is stored in the main CPU 101.
Is sent to the VDP 120 via the SCU 100 from the
AM 121 is written. The drawing data written in the VRAM 121 is, for example, 16 or 8 bits / pixe.
l or drawing frame buffer 122 or 12
3 is drawn. The drawn data of the frame buffer 122 or 123 is sent to the VDP 130. Information for controlling drawing is transmitted from the main CPU 101 to the SCU 100.
To the VDP 120 via And VDP1
20 executes the drawing process according to this instruction.

The VDP 130 is connected to the VRAM 131, and the image data output from the VDP 130
It is configured to be output to the encoder 160 via the P. 32. The encoder 160 generates a video signal by adding a synchronization signal or the like to the image data, and outputs the video signal to the TV receiver 5. Thereby, the screen of the baseball game is displayed on the TV receiver 5.

The sound block 12 includes a DSP 140 that performs voice synthesis according to the PCM system or the FM system, and a CPU 141 that controls the DSP 140 and the like. The audio data generated by the DSP 140 is converted to a two-channel signal by the D / A converter 170 and then output to the speaker 5b.

The subsystem 13 includes a CD-ROM drive 1b, a CD I / F 180, a CPU 181, an MPEG
AUDIO 182, MPEG VIDEO 183 and the like. This subsystem 13 includes a CD-
It has a function of reading application software supplied in the form of a ROM, reproducing a moving image, and the like. CD-
The ROM drive 1b reads data from a CD-ROM. The CPU 181 controls the CD-ROM drive 1b, and performs processing such as error correction of the read data. The data read from the CD-ROM is supplied to the main CPU 101 via the CD I / F 180, the bus 106, and the SCU 100, and is used as application software. In addition, MPEG AUDI
O182 and MPEG VIDEO 183 are devices for restoring data compressed according to the MPEG standard (Motion Picture Expert Group). These MPEG
By using the AUDIO 182 and the MPEG VIDEO 183 to restore the MPEG compressed data written on the CD-ROM, it is possible to reproduce a moving image.

When the CD-ROM drive 1b is set, the game program recorded on the CD-ROM
It is developed and executed on M102. Accordingly, the video data subjected to the image processing is stored in the VRAM 121. A mini game program described later is also stored in the RAM 1 similarly.
02. The data is read from the CD-ROM as needed, or all data is read first. Further, data relating to a “card” described later is also read out for each game or collectively.

A plurality of mini-game programs constituting the game are recorded on the CD-ROM.
Data on "cards" is also recorded. These are recorded in relation to each other.

Next, the operation of the game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with a particular focus on its features.

<Function of Adding Game Based on Mini-Game Result> The above function will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. Conventional game machines often execute a single game, but the game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of mini-games (components), and the entire game machine constitutes the entire game. . Then, the arrangement and execution order of the components are devised.

As shown in FIG. 3, first, the first game is selected (ST1). In FIG. 4, game 1 (20
Either 1) or game 2 (202) is selected. This selection may be either random or player operated. These first selectable games are predetermined. In the example of FIG. 4, two games out of nine mini-games can be selected first. It goes without saying that this number may be another number. The first game that can be selected may be completely arbitrary, or may be selected based on certain criteria. For example, a relatively easy game is selected. In this case, even beginners can easily enter. Or select a relatively difficult game. In this case, the game is for advanced users. Or select a game other than the very popular game. In this case, a motivation is made to clear the first game and proceed to the next game. In the execution of the first game, the player can advance to the next game only after the game 201 has been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). This is determined from the required time and difficulty of the first game, and if these conditions change, the number of repetitions can be changed or no repetition can be performed.

Next, the next game is selected. In the example of FIG. 4, one of the game 3 (203) to the game 9 (209) is selected. Several methods can be considered as a selection method at this time. For example, a random selection is made.
In this case, the player cannot predict the next game. Alternatively, according to the degree of difficulty, for example, selection is made in a gentle order, or in a difficult order. The former is suitable for beginners, while the latter is suitable for advanced users. Alternatively, the selection is made according to the player's preference. By inquiring of the player what he or she likes, or based on the result of repeated play, the player's favorite game is determined, and a selection is made based on the determination result. For example, an action game is selected for a player who is good at an action game, and a thinking game is selected for a player who is good at a thinking game. Note that, also in this step S2, the game is repeated a plurality of times as necessary. Alternatively, the next game is simply selected according to the result of the game. For example, choose a game that is difficult for a good player,
Choose an easy game for poorly performing players.

It is determined whether or not all games have been completed (S3). If not, the process returns to step S2,
Select a game that has not yet been run and run it. If it has ended, the process proceeds to step S4, the ending is displayed, and the game ends.

As described above, when one game is composed of a plurality of mini-games, the execution of the mini-game is not arbitrarily selected by the player, but a certain restriction is imposed on the number of executions and the execution order. This can enhance the fun of the entire game. For example, when each mini-game can be easily executed in a relatively short time, the player does not get tired of repeatedly executing only the favorite game. Further, by adding the above-described device to the selection method, it is possible to provide a method of selecting an optimal mini game in accordance with the tastes and skills of the players.

In the above description, the case where the game is composed of a plurality of mini-games has been described as an example. However, it is needless to say that the present invention is also applied to the case where the game is composed of a plurality of elements. For example, a case where a game is composed of a plurality of scenarios.

<Function of Giving Card Based on Result of Game> Another operation of the game machine of this embodiment will be described.

This game machine can execute a plurality of mini-games, and when each game is executed, a number of "cards" corresponding to the execution result of the game are given. For example, if the result of the game is good, you can get 5 cards,
If bad, you can only get one card. This card is equivalent to the score of a conventional game machine, but is not a mere score but an animation or a game character displayed on a screen. The card is motivating to play the game because it is difficult to get all the cards because the visuals make it interesting to get the cards and the cards are given as follows.

There are a normal card and a rare card, and the rare card is more difficult to obtain and has a higher grade than the normal card. This is to increase interest in obtaining cards.

The normal cards are awarded unconditionally by executing a mini game until a predetermined number of cards (for example, 25) have already been obtained. This is a beginner measure that is not used to the game. When multiple cards are awarded based on mini-game results, one of these cards is always a new card (a card not yet obtained) and the other cards are randomly selected from all cards. Therefore, it may overlap with a card that has already been obtained.

If the number of cards already obtained exceeds a predetermined number, it is determined that the player is an advanced player,
No incentives such as those described above are given. When a plurality of cards are given according to the performance of the mini-game, one of these cards is always a new card, and the rest are randomly given new cards at a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3).

If the result of the execution of the mini-game is that one card is given, a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3)
Will give you a new card.

The rare card is given when the execution result of the mini game is perfect (for example, when all enemies are defeated, when all routes are conquered, and when the mission is completely achieved). Also, when the same game is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times, 15 times), the game is given regardless of the result. This is a remedy for a person who is not good at the game, and is to maintain interest in the game.

In the following example, the card includes a browsing card in addition to a normal card and a rare card.
Also, cards are not limited to those that imitate actual cards,
What is necessary is just to have the same effect | action and effect. Further, in addition to pictures such as illustrations, moving images (movies) and information such as dialogue, sound effects, and music may be recorded on the card. Further, data such as the name, supply source, and price of a product displayed as an illustration may be recorded. In this case, image information, moving image information, sound information, and other data are stored in a directory on the memory indicating the card.

Next, a description will be given of a specific processing method for giving a card in accordance with the execution result of the game.

As shown in FIG. 5, the process of giving a card includes a clear check (S100), a game result check (S101), a game count check (S102), and a perfect clear check (S103). These processes may be connected in cascade as shown in FIG. X or may be connected in parallel.

In the clear check, as shown in FIG. 6, the number of obtained normal cards is compared with the maximum value of the number of normal cards (S131), and (number of normal cards) <(maximum number of normal cards) Value), it is determined that all the normal cards are not possessed, and step S1 is performed.
Go to 32. If not, it is determined that all of the normal cards are possessed, and the flow advances to step S137 to obtain cards that are duplicated by the number of cards obtained this time and display them on the album. The album simulates an album for organizing photos, as shown in FIG. The album 300 has a plurality of card spaces 301, and the obtained card 302 is displayed in the card space 301 at a predetermined position in the album screen. This is equivalent to obtaining multiple cards and attaching them to a real album. By organizing the albums in this way, the cards can be organized and made easier to see, and on the other hand, since the position of the unacquired card is blank, the player can inform the existence of the unacquired card at a glance.

On the other hand, the number of obtained games, the number of obtained browsing, the number of obtained rare cards, and the number of obtained normals are checked.
Either of these is the upper limit (MAX or MAX-1)
If so, the process exits the clear check and proceeds to the game result check process. Otherwise, step S133
Proceed to.

In step S133, if the number of cards obtained this time is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, two), step S1
Go to step S34, otherwise go to step S136.
In step S134, random (for example, probability 1/3)
And if successful, obtain a rare card according to the gender of the player and obtain the last normal card. As a result, all the cards have been obtained, and the process goes to the ending through this process.

On the other hand, in step S136,
As in the case of 137, cards that are duplicated by the number of cards obtained this time are obtained. Obtaining such duplicate cards does not fill the album, and the player must play the game again.

In the game result check, as shown in FIG. 7, first, the number of obtained normal cards is obtained ((normal number obtained) = (normal MAX) −1), and the last 1 is obtained.
It is determined whether or not the number is one (S111). If it is not the last one, the process proceeds to step S112. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S119, in which the same number of cards as the number of obtained cards is obtained (S119), and the process proceeds to the next game number check process.

On the other hand, in step S112, the number of cards obtained in this game is checked, and a predetermined number (for example, 25
If the number of cards obtained in this game is smaller than the number of cards obtained in this game, the flow proceeds to step S113.
Go to 20.

In step S113, the number of cards obtained this time is checked for a predetermined number. If the number exceeds a predetermined number (for example, two), the process proceeds to step S114. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S123.

In step S115, it is checked whether or not cards of the number of cards obtained this time have been obtained. If the cards have been obtained, the process exits the game result check process and proceeds to the next game number check process. Otherwise, check randomly (for example, 1/3 probability) (S116), if successful, obtain one new card (S117), if unsuccessful, obtain one duplicated card (S11).
8). Thus, in S115 to S118, the card to be obtained is determined.

On the other hand, in step S123, step S
As in the case of 116 to S118, a check is made randomly (for example, with a probability of 1/3), and either a new card or a duplicate card is selected according to the success / failure.

When the number of cards obtained in this game is smaller than the predetermined number, one new card is automatically obtained (S120), and it is determined whether or not cards of the number obtained this time have been obtained (S121). Otherwise, one card is randomly obtained from the normal card (S12
2) If so, the process exits the game result check process and proceeds to the next game number check process. Thus S
In steps 120 to S122, a card is selected according to the game result. One of them is always a new card which does not overlap with a card already obtained, and the other cards are selected at random. It may be a new card or a duplicate card.

As shown in FIG. 8, the game frequency check checks whether the game play frequency is a game card acquisition frequency (S141), and if so, step S14.
Go to step S4, otherwise go to step S142.

In step S142, it is checked whether the number of rare cards or browsing cards has been obtained for the first time. If so, a browsing card is obtained (S146, S147). If all browsing cards have been obtained, a rare card is obtained. (S148, S149). If NO is determined in step S142, it is checked whether or not the number of rare card acquisitions is the second time (S143). If YES, step S14 is determined.
8. A rare card is obtained in S149, and if NO, the process exits from this process and proceeds to the perfect clear check process.

On the other hand, when YES is determined in the step S141, the game card is obtained (S144, S1).
45) Thereafter, the process exits from this process and proceeds to the perfect clear check process.

In the perfect clear check, as shown in FIG. 9, perfect clear is performed to determine whether all cards have been obtained and the album has been filled up (S15).
1) If cleared, it is checked whether the number of browsing has reached the upper limit (S152). If not, one new browsing card is obtained (S153), and the process ends.
If so, it is checked whether the number of rare cards has reached the upper limit (S154). If so, the process is terminated. If not, one new rare card is obtained (S155), and the process is terminated. I do.

Although the process of giving a card based on the result of the game has been described above, the card may be selected based on a certain rule instead of random.
When a duplicate card is selected, the card may be exchanged for a card that has not been obtained yet. For example, a predetermined number (for example, two or three) of duplicate cards and a new card may be exchanged.

When the game machines are connected to each other via a communication line to form a competitive game, they may exchange their albums and compete for their skills. For example, a communication device or software for transmitting and receiving a database of an album in which various cards are recorded is prepared, and a device or software for comparing albums obtained from a partner and displaying the comparison result is prepared, or A device or software for displaying both albums on the screen at the same time is prepared.

[0079]

As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

According to the present invention, storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games, first selection means for selecting a game to be executed first from the storage means based on a predetermined procedure, Second selecting means for selecting a game to be executed next from the storage means based on a predetermined procedure; and executing the plurality of games sequentially based on the selection results of the first selecting means and the second selecting means. With the means, the game is not selected only by the player's will. For example, the player does not get tired of repeatedly executing only the favorite game. Therefore, the interest of the whole game including a plurality of games is increased, and the player can be motivated.

Further, according to the present invention, the first selecting means selects a game in accordance with a predetermined game difficulty level, so that an appropriate game can be selected in consideration of the skill of the player. Become.

Further, according to the present invention, since the first selecting means selects a game in accordance with a predetermined degree of popularity of the game, it is possible to select an appropriate game in accordance with the popularity of the game. For example, it is conceivable to select a game in a popular order or a game in a low popular order. In the former case, it is thought that the motivation to play the game is provided, but the interest gradually decreases in many cases. In the latter case, it is likely that interest in the game will gradually increase.

Further, according to the present invention, the second selecting means selects the next game based on the result of the execution of the previous game, so that an appropriate game can be selected in consideration of the skill and preference of the player. become.

Further, according to the present invention, since the second selecting means selects a game at random, it is difficult to make a prediction and the game selection is changed, so that the player's interest can be attracted.

According to the present invention, the second selecting means selects a game based on a predetermined game difficulty level, so that a player can select an appropriate game according to a beginner or an advanced player. become.

Further, according to the present invention, after the selected game is repeated a predetermined number of times,
Since the next game is selected, the player can get used to it by repeating the game a plurality of times.

According to the present invention, the first storage means for storing a plurality of games related to each other and the second storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of image information related to the plurality of games, Selecting means for selecting a game to be executed from the first storage means based on the procedure described above, executing means for sequentially executing the game based on a selection result of the selecting means,
An execution result of the execution means is evaluated based on a predetermined evaluation criterion, and an evaluation reading means for reading image information from the second storage means based on the evaluation result, and an image information read by the evaluation reading means. Since the image generation means for generating an image based on the game information is provided, the interest of obtaining image information as well as the result of the game is added, the interest of the entire game including a plurality of games is increased, and the player can be motivated.

Further, according to the present invention, since the image generating means arranges the generated images in the form of an album, it is possible to easily grasp the obtaining status of the image information.

Further, according to the present invention, the second storage means stores the plurality of pieces of image information in a plurality of groups according to the difficulty of obtaining, and the evaluation reading means includes:
Since the image information is read out for each of the plurality of groups based on different evaluation criteria, the image information can be weighted, and the player can be motivated.

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FIG. 1 is an external view of a video game machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a video game machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a process for adding a game based on a result of a mini game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of processing for adding a game based on a result of a mini game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic flowchart of a process for giving a card based on a result of a game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a detailed flowchart of a process (clear check) of giving a card based on a game result according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of a process of giving a card based on a game result (game result check) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of a process of giving a card based on a game result (game number check) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of a process (perfect clear check) of giving a card based on a game result according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a process of giving a card based on a game result according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Video game machine main body 1a Cartridge I / F 1b CD-ROM drive 2a Connector 2b Game operation pad 2c Cable 4a, 4b cable 5 TV receiver 10 CPU block 11 Video block 12 Sound block 13 Subsystem 100 SCU (System Control) Unit) 101 Main CPU 102 RAM 103 ROM 104 Sub CPU 105 CPU bus 106, 107 Bus 120, 130 VDP 121 VRAM 122, 123 Frame buffer 131 VRAM 132 Memory 140 DSP 141 CPU 160 Encoder 180 CD I / F 181 CPU 182 MPEG AUDIO 183 MPEG VIDEO 201-209 Mini-game processing 300 Album 301 Card space 302 Card

Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. A storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games; a first selection means for selecting a game to be executed first from the storage means based on a predetermined procedure; and a predetermined procedure. Second selecting means for selecting a game to be executed next from the storage means based on the first and second selecting means, and executing means for sequentially executing the plurality of games based on selection results of the first selecting means and the second selecting means. game machine. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein said first selecting means selects a game in accordance with a predetermined game difficulty level. 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein said first selecting means selects a game in accordance with a predetermined game popularity. 4. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein said second selection means selects a next game based on a result of execution of a previous game. 5. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein said second selection means randomly selects a game. 6. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second selection means selects a game based on a predetermined game difficulty level. 7. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second selection means selects a next game after the selected game is repeated a predetermined number of times. . 8. A computer according to claim 1, further comprising: first selecting means for selecting a game to be executed first from storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games based on a predetermined procedure; A second selection unit for selecting a game to be executed next from the storage unit; and an execution unit for sequentially executing the plurality of games based on selection results of the first selection unit and the second selection unit. Medium on which program is recorded. 9. A first selection step of selecting a game to be executed first from storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games based on a predetermined procedure; and storing the game based on a predetermined procedure. A second selecting step of selecting a game to be executed next from the means;
And a step of sequentially executing the plurality of games based on a selection result of the selection step and the second selection step. 10. A first storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games; a second storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of image information related to the plurality of games; 1 selecting means for selecting a game to be executed from the storage means, executing means for sequentially executing the game based on the selection result of the selecting means, and evaluating the execution result of the executing means based on a predetermined evaluation criterion, A game machine comprising: an evaluation reading unit that reads image information from the second storage unit based on the evaluation result; and an image generation unit that generates an image based on the image information read by the evaluation reading unit. 11. The game machine according to claim 10, wherein said image generating means arranges the generated images in an album. 12. The execution means, when all of the plurality of pieces of image information stored in the second storage means are read,
The game machine according to claim 10, wherein execution of the game is terminated. 13. The game machine according to claim 10, wherein said evaluation reading means changes an amount of image information to be read according to a player's performance. 14. The second storage means stores the plurality of pieces of image information in a plurality of groups according to the degree of difficulty of obtaining, and the evaluation reading means stores different evaluations for each of the plurality of groups. The game machine according to claim 10, wherein the image information is read based on a criterion. 15. A computer for selecting a game to be executed from a first storage unit storing a plurality of mutually related games based on a predetermined procedure, and selecting a game based on a selection result of the selection unit. From the second storage unit that evaluates an execution result of the execution unit based on a predetermined evaluation criterion, and stores a plurality of pieces of image information related to the plurality of games based on the evaluation result. A medium in which an evaluation reading unit for reading image information and a program for functioning as an image generating unit for generating an image based on the image information read by the evaluation reading unit are recorded. 16. A selection step of selecting a game to be executed from a first storage means for storing a plurality of mutually related games based on a predetermined procedure, and sequentially selecting a game based on a selection result of the selection step. An execution step to be executed; and a second step of evaluating an execution result of the execution step based on a predetermined evaluation criterion and storing a plurality of pieces of image information related to the plurality of games based on the evaluation result.
An evaluation reading step of reading image information from the storage means;
An image generating step of generating an image based on the image information read by the evaluation reading step.