WO2007055230A1

WO2007055230A1 - Game device and game system

Info

Publication number: WO2007055230A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/322248
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kazuhiro Kusuda; Shogo Azuma
Original assignee: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2005-11-11
Filing date: 2006-11-08
Publication date: 2007-05-18
Also published as: TW200734024A; JP2007130346A; TWI318891B

Abstract

Performing an event game set to correspond to dates and time in the real world, a player becomes eager to play the game. A game device includes a game element memory, a usable element memory, a game controller, a game image display unit, an event possibility memory, a date-and-time acquisition section, an event possibility change memory, and a game proceeding section. The game element memory stores a plurality of game element data. The usable element memory stores usable element data from the game element data or specific data indicative of the usable element data which a player can use for his or her currently playing game. The game controller controls to display game element images on the game image display unit which correspond to the game element data stored in the gate element memory, respectively. The event possibility memory stores event possibility data to determine event possibilities of the game element images. The event possibility change section changes the event possibility data stored in the event possibility memory in accordance with predetermined event-possibility-change conditions when dates and time acquired by the date-and-time acquisition section are consistent with prescribed dates and time. The game proceeding section controls game proceedings in order for the game image display unit to display game element images which correspond to one or not less than two game element data stored in the gate element memory and are determined in an event possibility of the event possibility data stored in the event possibility memory. In addition, the game proceeding section also controls to store game element data corresponding to the gate element images displayed on the game image display unit or its specific data in the usable element memory in accordance with prescribed usable conditions.

Description

Specification

GAME DEVICE AND GAME SYSTEM

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a game device that allows a player to use game element data corresponding to a game element image displayed on a game image display unit according to a predetermined appearance probability in his / her game according to a predetermined use permission condition. And a game system. Background art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a medal game device (arcade game machine) that includes a plurality of satellites each performing an original medal pusher game in the same housing. The game situation at each satellite is monitored by the host computer. In each satellite, the player changes the direction of the medal inserter and inserts medals aiming at a desired one from among a plurality of checkers. Each satellite is provided with a display for displaying a game screen as the game characters progress through the course in the virtual game space. The game progresses in such a way that when the inserted medal enters the winning checker, the game character on the display advances the course in the virtual game space. Further, Patent Document 1 states that the player can acquire various items while the game at each satellite is in progress.

[0003] Also, in the medal game device described in Patent Document 1, when a shop event occurs, items can be bought and sold between players who play a game at each satellite. More specifically, in this medal game device, information on items acquired by each player is stored in an IC card used by that player. Each satellite performs a lottery for a shop event. When a satellite A wins a shop event, the satellite A sends a winning notification to the host computer. When there is a satellite B played by a player who can be an item buyer, the host computer sends a shop event generation command to the satellite B and the satellite A selected for the shop event. This allows a player playing in satellite A to sell his item to a player in satellite B and turn it into a medal. Buy and sell items When established, the medal game device receives a medal for the purchase price from the satellite B player. The IC card power of the player who plays at Satellite A also deletes the information on the item for which the sale was successful, and pays out a medal for the selling price to that player.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-230264

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0005] In general arcade game machines equipped with a plurality of satellites, the game progress normally performed in each satellite is controlled in the same way in each satellite. Therefore, the probability that each player can obtain each item is the same regardless of which satellite is played. That is, for example, the probability that a player can obtain an item that is easily available to the player or an item called a rare item, and the player can obtain an item called a rare item, as long as the same arcade game machine is used. It is the same thing. In this regard, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 has been described and explained in detail. However, in the medal game device described in Patent Document 1, each player obtains each item in the same manner as a general arcade game machine. It can be inferred that each satellite has the same probability regardless of which satellite is played.

[0006] However, in such a game device in which the probability of obtaining each item is the same regardless of when the player plays, if a game is played on a specific date or time in the real world, a specific item is obtained. There are items that cannot be obtained unless the game is played on a specific date and time in the real world, or that a specific item becomes unavailable after a specific date and time in the real world. There was a problem that an event corresponding to the date and time in the real world could not be executed. Such an event is effective in stimulating the player's willingness to play and promoting the player's willingness to play in a game device in which the player can obtain game element data such as items. Therefore, this problem is an important problem to be solved in order to promote players' willingness to play.

The problem described above is an independent game like the medal game device described in Patent Document 1. Even if there are multiple satellites that progress through the game, each satellite appears as a single game device.

[0007] The present invention provides a game apparatus and a game system that can promote the player's willingness to play by executing an event corresponding to the date and time of the real world as described above.

Means for solving the problem

[0008] As one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game device, which can be displayed on an operation unit for game operation, a game image display unit that displays a game image including a game element image, and the game image display unit A game element storage unit that stores game element data corresponding to each of a plurality of game element images, and a game element image corresponding to the game element data read from the game element storage unit is displayed during the game. The game control unit that controls the progress of the game according to the operation content of the operation unit, and the game among the plurality of game element data stored in the game element storage unit. Usable element storage unit for storing game element data that can be used by the player who is playing in the game or specific data for specifying the game element data Appearance for determining each appearance probability for the game control unit to display each game element image corresponding to each of the plurality of game element data stored in the game element storage unit on the game image display unit An appearance probability storage unit that stores probability data, a date acquisition unit that acquires date and time that is at least one of date and time, and when the date and time acquired by the date acquisition unit becomes a specified date and time, a predetermined appearance probability change condition The appearance probability changing unit changes the appearance probability data stored in the appearance probability storage unit so that the appearance probability of the game element image corresponding to at least one of the plurality of game element data changes The game progression unit stores game element images corresponding to one or more game element data stored in the game element storage unit in the appearance probability storage unit. The game element data corresponding to the game element image displayed on the game image display unit is controlled in accordance with the appearance probability determined by the remembered appearance probability data and displayed on the game image display unit. Alternatively, control may be performed to store the specific data of the game element in the usable element storage unit according to a predetermined use permission condition. It is.

Here, the appearance probability changing condition is a condition that determines how the appearance probability changing unit changes the appearance probability data. For example, the appearance probability changing unit determines which game element image the appearance probability changes. Is a condition that determines whether the appearance probability is increased or decreased when the appearance probability data is changed, and how much the appearance probability is changed.

In this game apparatus, game element data corresponding to the game element image displayed on the game image display unit or specific data thereof is stored in the usable element storage unit in accordance with a predetermined use permission condition. The game element data stored in the usable element storage unit or the game element data corresponding to the specific data can be used by the player during the game of the corresponding player. Note that “use” here means that data processing using the game element data is performed in accordance with the operation of the player while the game is being played. Here, the game element data or the specific data stored in the usable element storage unit corresponds to the game element image displayed (appeared) on the game image display unit. Then, the appearance probability that each game element image appears in the game image display unit is determined according to the appearance probability data stored in the appearance probability storage unit. Therefore, the probability that each game element data is stored in the usable element storage unit, that is, the probability that satisfies a predetermined use permission condition, in other words, the player corresponding to the usable element storage unit obtains each game element data. The probability of obtaining (acquisition probability) varies depending on the appearance probability of the game element image corresponding to the game element data. The “acquisition probability” indicates the degree of difficulty with which the player can obtain each game element data, and indicates the degree of difficulty that satisfies a predetermined use permission condition.

In this game device, the appearance probability data for determining the appearance probability of each game element image is changed according to the date and / or time acquired by the date / time acquisition unit in the real world. Specifically, when the date and time acquired by the date and time acquisition unit reaches the specified date and time, the appearance probability data is changed according to a predetermined appearance probability changing condition. As a result of this change, the appearance probability of the game element image corresponding to at least one game element data changes, so that the acquisition probability of the game element data changes. This allows real world day When the time reaches the specified date and time, it is possible to execute an event corresponding to the date and time in the real world, such as increasing or decreasing the probability of obtaining the game element data. As a result, the player's willingness to obtain the game element data can be stimulated and the player's willingness to play can be effectively promoted.

Note that the counting unit that counts the date and time acquired by the date and time acquiring unit is not necessarily provided in the game device itself. For example, the count unit is provided in a device different from the game device and is output from the other device. The date and time acquisition unit of the game device may acquire the date and time to be acquired.

[0009] The game device further includes a receiving unit that receives a game value medium that is money or a medal or an electronic data equivalent to the money, the medal, and the game progress unit receives the game value medium. The above-described game progress may be started on the condition.

This game device can be used mainly as an arcade game machine (business game device) installed in a game arcade such as a game center. In such an arcade game machine, it is extremely important to promote the player's willingness to play and to have many players visit the amusement hall in order to operate the amusement hall. According to this game device, it is possible to effectively promote the player's willingness to play, so that it is possible to greatly contribute to the achievement of such an important purpose.

[0010] In addition, in the game device !, a condition changing operation unit, and a condition setting changing unit for setting and changing the predetermined appearance probability changing condition according to the operation content of the condition changing operation unit Even if it has something.

In this game apparatus, the predetermined appearance probability changing condition can be set and changed to a condition desired by an operator who operates the condition changing operation unit. Therefore, the appearance probability of the game element image determined by the appearance probability data changed when the date and time in the real world becomes the specified date and time can be easily controlled according to the intention of an operator such as a game operator. You can do it.

[0011] Further, in the game device, an operation unit for changing the specified date and time, and a specified date and time setting changing unit for changing the setting of the specified date and time according to the operation content of the operation unit for changing the specified date and time Even if it has something.

In this game apparatus, the specified date and time can be set and changed to a date and time desired by an operator who operates the operation unit for changing the specified date and time. Therefore, it is possible to easily control the timing of changing the appearance probability data in accordance with the intention of an operator such as a game hall operator.

[0012] In addition, the game device receives the condition change data via the network, the condition change data receiving unit, and the predetermined appearance according to the condition change data received by the condition change data receiving unit It may have a condition setting changing unit for changing the probability changing condition.

In this game apparatus, the predetermined appearance probability changing condition can be set and changed via a network. Therefore, the appearance probability of the game element image determined by the appearance probability data that is changed when the date and time in the real world becomes the specified date and time can be controlled even with a place force away from this game device.

[0013] In addition, according to the game device according to the specified date / time change data receiving unit that receives the specified date / time change data via the network and the specified date / time change data received by the specified date / time change data receiving unit, It may have a specified date and time setting change unit for changing the specified date and time.

In this game device, the specified date and time can be set and changed via a network. Therefore, an excellent effect is achieved that the timing of changing the appearance probability data can be controlled by the location force away from the game device.

[0014] Further, in the game device, game element data that can be used in a game by another player other than the player among the plurality of game element data stored in the game element storage unit or the game element data is specified. A usable element storage unit that is different from the usable element storage unit for storing specific data for performing the determination, and the game control unit determines whether or not the power satisfies a predetermined delivery condition. Control to store the game element data stored in the usable element storage unit or the same data as the specific data of the game element in the other usable element storage unit when it is determined that the delivery condition of Even if it is something to do. In this game device, when a predetermined delivery condition is satisfied, game element data obtained by one player (stored in the usable element storage unit !, game element data or specific data stored in the game element data). Another player can obtain the same game element data as specified by (3), and the other player can use it in the game. As a result, for example, the game element data obtained by the one player at the event corresponding to the date and time of the real world as described above can be obtained by the other player who has not participated in the event. Become. Therefore, it is difficult to obtain game element data that cannot be obtained by the event or other than the event for players who do not participate in the event corresponding to the date and time of the real world as described above. An opportunity to obtain data etc. relatively easily can be given. In addition, even if the game in which the other player can use the game element data is a game whose progress is controlled by the game control unit of the game device, another game device having the same configuration as the game device. Further, the game control unit may control the progress of the game. Moreover, the determination of the power / failure condition satisfying the predetermined delivery condition is performed when both the one player and the other player are playing the game. But these players, V, or both, are playing the game! ,.

In the game device, when the game control unit stores the same data in the different usable element storage unit, the game element data or specific data corresponding to the same data is stored in accordance with a predetermined erasure condition. You may memorize | store this and perform control which erases from the said usable element memory | storage part.

In the game device described above, the game element data obtained at the event corresponding to the date and time in the real world as described above can participate in the event! Or, if a predetermined delivery condition is satisfied, it can be obtained from the player who has participated in the event and obtained it. If there is no restriction on the acquisition or delivery of game element data in this way, the game element data will grow infinitely, making it difficult to manage the game balance, and greatly reducing the value of the event. There is also a risk. Therefore, in the present game device, when the same game element data obtained by the one player is stored in another usable element storage unit corresponding to the other player, according to a predetermined erasing condition. The game element data is deleted from the usable element storage unit corresponding to the one player. By performing such an erasing process, it is possible to suppress or prevent the game element data obtained at the event described above from proliferating by appropriately setting predetermined erasing conditions. Therefore, the value of the event can be kept high.

[0016] Further, the game device includes a storage medium discharge unit that discharges a portable storage medium that stores game element data stored in the usable element storage unit or data corresponding to specific data. May be.

In this game apparatus, a player can carry a portable storage medium in which data corresponding to the game element data obtained or specified data for specifying the game element data is stored. Having it can raise the player's awareness and further increase the player's willingness to obtain game element data. Various methods of using this portable storage medium are conceivable. For example, if an image such as a picture showing game element data corresponding to data stored inside is displayed on the outer surface of the portable storage medium, the portable storage medium can be used as a trading card game. Can be used for other games such as simple card games.

[0017] In addition, the game device has a data reading unit that reads data stored in the portable storage medium, and the game control unit reads data read by the data reading unit. Control corresponding to storing the corresponding game element data or specific data in the usable element storage unit may be performed.

In this game device, the player can use game element data corresponding to the data stored in the portable storage medium discharged by the storage medium discharge unit. Therefore, the player's willingness to obtain game element data is further increased, and the player's willingness to play can be further promoted.

[0018] Further, data communication is possible with the game device and the game device via a network. A management system connected to the function, wherein the management device is configured to count a date and / or a date and time, and a date unit and a date and time data A transmission unit for transmitting to the game device, and the date and time acquisition unit in the game device may receive the date and time data transmitted from the management device.

In this game system, even if it is not necessary to provide the game device with a counting unit that counts at least one of the date and time, the probability of obtaining game element data when the real-world date / time reaches a specified date / time. The game device can execute an event corresponding to the date and time in the real world, such as raising or lowering the value. Therefore, there is no need to provide a counting unit for counting the date and time in the game device.

A game system comprising the game device and a management device connected to the game device via a network so that data communication is possible, wherein the date and time acquisition unit is replaced with the game device. The management device includes a counting unit that counts the date and time that is at least one of the date and the time. The date and time acquisition unit acquires the date and time counted by the counting unit, and The management device determines whether or not the date and time acquired by the date and time acquisition unit has reached a specified date and time, and the appearance probability change data when the determination unit determines that the specified date and time has been reached, The game device includes a reception unit that receives the appearance probability change data transmitted from the management device, and the appearance probability change unit included in the game device includes: Appearance probability When the change data is received, it is determined that the specified date has been reached, and the appearance probability of the game element image corresponding to at least one of the plurality of game element data varies according to the predetermined appearance probability change condition. As described above, the appearance probability data stored in the appearance probability storage unit may be changed.

In this game system, the probability of obtaining game element data is increased when the real-world date / time reaches the specified date / time, even if the game device does not perform processing to determine whether the power has reached the specified date / time. An event corresponding to the date and time of the real world, such as lowering or lowering, can be executed on the game device. Therefore, has the specified date and time been reached? It is not necessary to perform a process for determining whether or not the game apparatus is not.

The invention's effect

[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to promote the player's willingness to play by executing the event corresponding to the date and time in the real world as described above.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for executing a character acquisition event executed by an arcade game machine constituting the game system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire game system.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the arcade game machine.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the arcade game machine.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the arcade game machine.

[FIG. 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view showing one of eight stations included in the arcade game machine.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a station control unit provided for each station.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a central control unit provided for each arcade game machine.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the management server.

FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing the main parts of the arcade game machine and the management server.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game screen displayed on the display of the station.

[FIG. 12] FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of three types of monster card images that can be displayed on the display and symbol arrays on the reel images corresponding to these.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of symbols appearing in the slot game executed at each station of the arcade game machine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of a computer battle game.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the interpersonal battle game. [FIG. 16] FIG. 16 is a sequence flow of setting change processing of appearance probability change condition data

FIG. 17 is a sequence flow of setting change processing for specified date and time data.

FIG. 18 is a sequence flow of character addition processing.

[FIG. 19] FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow of the erasing process of the friendly boss monster in the first modification.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for executing a character acquisition event in the second modification. Explanation of symbols

1 Arcade game machine

10 stations

11 display

13 Control lever

14a, 14b Operation buttons

15 medal slot

16 Medals outlet

17 Card insertion slot

21 Station controller

23, 33, 43 Storage device

26 Magnetic card writing / reading device

27 Medal management device

31 Central control unit

37 Timing device

40 Management server

41 Control unit

51a, 51b, 51c reel image

60A, 60B, 60C Monster card image

101 Game progress controller 102 Display

103 Operation section

106 Character storage

107 Appearance probability setting change section

108 External communication unit

109 Specified date memory

110 Condition memory

111 Condition change section

112 Specified date / time change section

401 Interpersonal Battle Management Department

402 Instruction input section

403 Condition Management Department

404 Character distribution

405 External communication unit

406 Specified Date and Time Management Department

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0023] Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a game system including a plurality of arcade game machines (commercial game machines), which are medal game machines that respectively execute slot games capable of interpersonal battles, will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire game system according to the present embodiment.

Each arcade game machine 1 constituting this game system is installed in a game center such as a different game center. The game system also includes a management server 40 as a management device connected to these arcade game machines 1 via a communication network. The management sano 40 performs data communication with each arcade game machine 1 via a communication network and manages the entire game system. The communication network consists of public telephone lines, dedicated telephone lines, cable TV lines, wireless communication lines, and so on.

[0025] (Arcade game machine 1 configuration) Next, the configuration of the arcade game machine 1 that is a game device constituting the game system will be described. The configuration of each arcade game machine 1 is the same except that the settings of the specified date and time data described later are different, so in the following description, only one of the arcade game machines 1 will be described. To do.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the arcade game machine 1 constituting the present game system.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the arcade game machine 1.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the arcade game machine 1.

This arcade game machine 1 is provided with eight stations 10 so as to surround a dragon model 2 provided in the central portion. The dragon model 2 has a shared display 3 as shown in FIG. The dragon model 2 is configured to be rotatable so that the shared display 3 can face any station 10. Each station 10 is connected to a central control unit (not shown) through a communication line such as a LAN cable. One player can play a slot game using the station 10, and a maximum of eight players can play at the same time on this arcade game machine alone. Since the eight stations 10 have the same configuration, one of them will be described in the following description.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of the station 10.

The station 10 has a display 11 as a game image display section that functions as a game image display means for displaying a game screen according to the progress of the game, and a sound effect such as a sound effect or a back music according to the progress of the game. A speaker 12 as a sound output unit that functions as a sound output unit, an operation lever 13 as an operation unit that functions as an operation unit for game operations operated by the player, and two operation buttons 14a and 14b are provided. The The station 10 is also provided with various buttons for paying out credits and taking out a magnetic card as a portable storage medium described later. The player operates the operation lever 13 and the two operation buttons 14a and 14b while viewing the game screen displayed on the display 11, and thereby displays the monster card image (game element image) that appears on the game screen. The used slot game can be played.

[0028] Further, the station 10 receives a medal that is a tangible object as a game value medium. Medal slot 15 that constitutes a receiving section that functions as a receiving means, and a medal payout opening 16 that constitutes a discharging section that functions as a discharging means that discharges medals that are tangible objects as game value media (FIGS. 3 and 4) A storage medium discharge unit that functions as a storage medium discharge means for inserting and removing a magnetic card for storing information necessary for the player who finished the game to continue the game at the next play. The card insertion / extraction port 17 is also provided.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a station control unit provided for each station 10.

Each station 10 executes its own game program to advance the slot game. Inside the station 10, a station control device 21 for controlling the operation of the station is provided. The station control device 21 is composed of a microprocessor and the like, and performs various calculations necessary for the game progress and operation control of various devices. The station control device 21 is connected via a nose to a screen drawing control device 22 that draws various images on the display 11 in accordance with instructions from the station control device 21. The station control device 21 is also connected to the storage device 23 through a bus. The storage device 23 that is a storage unit includes a ROM, a RAM, and an auxiliary storage device, and functions as various storage means. The ROM stores programs and data necessary for controlling basic operations when the station 10 is started up, and main programs necessary for controlling the game progress. The auxiliary storage device is a rewritable storage device configured by a hard disk storage device or the like, and stores data or programs that cannot be stored in ROM or RAM. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs used by the station control device 21.

[0030] The station control device 21 receives an operation signal from the operation lever 13, the operation buttons 14a, 14b, etc., and outputs it from the operation control device 24, speaker 12 which converts the operation signal into the operation data indicating the operation content. It is also connected to an acoustic control device 25 for controlling sound, a magnetic card writing / reading device 26 for writing / reading data to / from a magnetic card inserted in the card insertion / extraction port 17, a medal management device 27, etc. Yes. The station controller 21 is also connected to an interface 28. Data communication is performed with the central controller 31 described later via a communication line such as a LAN cable. The medal management device 27 stores credit data indicating the number of medals of the player in the internal storage unit. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the credit (game value medium) corresponding to the inserted number is credited to the credit data. The process to add to is performed. The medal management device 27, which is a payout unit, functions as a payout means when receiving a payout command from the station control device 21, and adds a credit according to the payout command to the credit data as a distribution. I do. Further, when the medal management device 27 receives a bet command from the station control device 21, the medal management device 27 performs a process of subtracting the credit data power from the credit according to the bet command.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a central control unit provided for each arcade game machine 1.

The central control unit manages the entire arcade game machine 1 by performing data communication with the station control device 21 of each station 10 via a communication line such as a LAN. In addition, the central control unit realizes an interpersonal game between different arcade game machines by performing data communication with other arcade game machines via a communication network.

The central control unit includes a central control device 31 that controls the entire arcade game machine 1 by performing data communication with the station control device 21 of each station 10 via a communication line such as a LAN. Yes. The central control unit 31 is constituted by a microprocessor or the like, and performs various calculations necessary for playing a personal battle game described later and operation control of various devices. The central control device 31 also performs control for managing the appearance probability changing condition and the execution timing of the event at the time of the character acquisition event described later. The central control device 31 is connected via a bus to a screen drawing control device 32 that draws various images on the shared display 3 in accordance with instructions from the central control device 31. The central control device 31 is also connected to the storage device 33 via a bus. The storage device 33 that is a storage unit is composed of a ROM, a RAM, and an auxiliary storage device, and functions as various storage means. The ROM stores programs and data necessary to control basic operations at the start of the central control unit, and main programs necessary to play an interpersonal battle game. Has been. The auxiliary storage device is a rewritable storage device composed of a hard disk storage device, etc., which cannot be stored in ROM or RAM, has data, is a program, or continues the game after each player finishes the game. It is for memorizing data etc. necessary for performing. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs used by the central controller 31.

The central control device 31 is also connected to a model driving device 34 that rotationally drives the dragged model 2 in accordance with a command from the central control device 31 via a bus. The central control device 31 is also connected to an interface 35, and performs data communication with the station control device 21 from the interface 35 via a communication line such as a LAN cable. The central controller 31 is also connected to an external communication interface 36, and data communication is performed from the external communication interface 36 to the management Sano O or to another arcade game machine 1 through the communication network. Do. Further, the central control device 31 is also connected via a nose to a time measuring device 37 as a power unit that functions as a counting means for counting the date and time in the real world. The timing device 37 outputs date / time data indicating the counted date / time to the central control device 31 as a date / time acquisition unit functioning as date / time acquisition means at a predetermined timing. Note that the timing device 37 of the present embodiment counts the date and time indicating both the date and time. When the execution timing of the character acquisition event described later is determined only by date or time, the timing device 37 It can count only the date or only the time.

[0034] (Configuration of Management Server 40)

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the management server 40. As shown in FIG.

This management Sano O manages the entire game system by performing data communication with the central control device 31 of each arcade game machine 1 via a communication network. In addition, the management server 40 realizes an interpersonal game by controlling communication performed between at least two arcade game machines. In addition, the management server 40 performs data communication with the arcade game machine 1 via the communication network, thereby changing the appearance probability change condition at the time of the character acquisition event described later executed on the arcade game machine 1. Also performs processing for changing the setting. In addition, the management server 40 is an arcade game machine 1 By performing data communication with each other via the communication network, the arcade game machine 1 also performs processing for setting and changing the date and time (specified date and time) for executing the character acquisition event described later. In addition, the management server 40 also functions as a game element management device. By performing data communication with each arcade game machine 1 via a communication network, new character data is added to each arcade game machine. (Game element data) is also added

The management server 40 includes a control device 41 that controls each arcade game machine 1 by performing data communication with the central control device 31 of each arcade game machine 1 via a communication network. . The control device 41 is configured by a microprocessor or the like, and performs communication control necessary for playing a person-to-person game described later. The control device 41 is connected via a bus to a screen drawing control device 42 that draws various images on a display (not shown) according to instructions from the control device 41. The control device 41 is also connected to the storage device 43 via a bus. The storage device 43 includes a ROM, a RAM, and an auxiliary storage device, and functions as various storage means. The ROM stores programs, data, and the like necessary for controlling basic operations when the management server 40 is started up. The auxiliary storage device is a rewritable storage device composed of a hard disk storage device or the like, and is a data or program that cannot be stored in ROM or RAM, for example, a program or data necessary for playing an interpersonal game, an arcade game machine Programs and data for changing the setting of the appearance probability change condition at the time of the character acquisition event described later executed in 1, programs for changing the specified date and time for executing the character acquisition event described later on the arcade game machine 1 This is for storing data, programs and data for adding new character data to each arcade game machine 1. The RAM temporarily stores data and programs used by the control device 41.

[0036] Further, the control device 41 is also connected to an instruction input device 44 that receives an operation signal of an operation unit force such as a keyboard and a mouse via the bus and converts it into instruction data indicated by the operation content. Yes. The control device 41 is also connected to an external communication interface 45, and each arcade game is connected from the external communication interface 45 via a communication network. Data communication is performed with unit 1.

FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing main parts of the arcade game machine 1 and the management sano O constituting the game system in the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, the arcade game machine 1 mainly includes a game progress control unit 101, a display unit 102, an operation unit 103, a lottery unit 104, a hit determination unit 105, a character storage unit 106, and a appearance probability setting change unit 107. , An external communication unit 108, a specified date storage unit 109, a condition storage unit 110, a condition change unit 111, and a specified date change unit 112.

[0038] The game progress control unit 101 includes the station control device 21, the storage device 23, and the interface 28 in the hardware configuration of the station control unit illustrated in FIG. 7, and the hardware configuration of the central control unit illustrated in FIG. The central controller 31, the storage device 33, and the interface 35 are also configured. A game progress control unit 101 that is a game control unit functions as a game control unit by the station control device 21 executing a game progress program stored in the storage device 23. In addition, the game progress control unit 101 performs various controls and processes described later.

The display unit 102 includes the display 11 and the screen drawing control device 22 in the hardware configuration of the station control unit illustrated in FIG. 7, and the shared display 3 and the hard disk configuration of the central control unit illustrated in FIG. Screen drawing control device 32 is configured. The display unit 102 displays images on these displays 11 and 3 according to various display commands from the game progress control unit 101.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game screen displayed on the display 11.

In the center of the screen, three reel images 51a, 51b, 51c are displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. Also, on the right side of the screen, a sub screen 52 showing the opponent's reel status is displayed. In the arcade game machine 1, as will be described in detail later, when the player operates the operation lever 13 and the operation buttons 14a and 14b, the game is displayed on the display 11! When the three monster card images to be used are selected, three reel images 51a, 51b, and 51c corresponding to each character data corresponding to the selected monster card image are displayed. On the left side of the screen are the three monster characters (friend monsters) selected by the player. That is, image 53a of a friendly monster (friendly boss monster) corresponding to the central reel image 5 lb is displayed. The name (golem) of this ally boss monster is displayed in a name display area 53b provided under the reel images 51a, 51b, 51c. At the top of the screen, the health value of the friendly boss monster is displayed as a bar graph 53c. On the other hand, above the sub screen 52 on the right side of the screen, among the three monster characters (enemy monsters) selected by another player or computer as the opponent, the enemy monster (enemy) that corresponds to the opponent's central reel image Boss monster) image 54a is displayed. The name (dragon) of this enemy boss monster is displayed in the name display area 54b provided under the sub screen 52. The health value of this enemy boss monster is displayed as a bar graph 54c at the top of the screen, as in the case of the friendly boss monster.

Also, below the ally boss monster image 53a on the left side of the screen, a payout table 55 representing the contents of the payout table stored in the storage device 23 is displayed. This payout table 55 displays the amount of payout to be paid out according to the type of the specific combination when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on each reel image 51a, 51b, 51c becomes a specific combination.

[0041] The operation unit 103 includes operation means for operating the game such as the operation lever 13 and the operation buttons 14a and 14b in the hardware configuration of the station control unit illustrated in FIG. When the player operates the operation lever 13, the operation buttons 14a, 14b, etc., the operation unit 103 outputs operation data indicating the operation content to the game progress control unit 101.

[0042] The lottery unit 104 includes a station control device 21 and a storage device 23 in the hardware configuration of the station control unit shown in FIG. When the lottery unit 104 receives a lottery start command from the game progress control unit 101, the lottery unit 104 functions as a lottery unit, and performs a lottery to determine a symbol stop display position on each reel image 51a, 51b, 51c. Specifically, when a lottery start command is received, the station control device 21 generates three random numbers, and according to the stop display position table stored in the storage device 23, the stop position corresponding to each generated random number. Determine each number. The lottery result data indicating the determined three stop position numbers are output to the game progress control unit 101. The hit determination unit 105 includes a station control device 21, a storage device 23, and the like in the hardware configuration of the station control unit shown in FIG. The hit determination unit 105, which is a determination unit, functions as a determination unit when receiving a win determination command related to the lottery result data output from the lottery unit 104 from the game progress control unit 101, and first selects the RAM of the storage device 23. The three symbol array data (character data symbol array data corresponding to the three friendly monsters selected by the player) stored in the character storage area are read out. The symbol array data is obtained by associating a symbol type with its stop position number. The combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed on each reel image 51a, 51b, 51c is a specific combination from the three stop position numbers indicated by the lottery result data related to the winning determination command and the three symbol arrangement data. Judge whether it is power or not. Then, the determination result is output to the game progress control unit 101.

[0044] The character storage unit 106, which is a game element storage unit, usable element storage unit, and appearance probability storage unit, includes the storage device 23 in the hardware configuration of the station control unit shown in FIG. It functions as a means, usable element storage means and appearance probability storage means. The character storage unit 106 stores each character data (game element data) corresponding to each monster card image (game element image) that can be displayed on the display 11 in the character storage area of the auxiliary storage device of the storage device 23. is doing. Each character data includes level data, physical fitness value data, special skill data, characteristic data, bet cost data, and the like. Each character data also includes symbol arrangement data indicating a symbol arrangement on one reel image. In addition, each character data indicates the probability of appearance on the display 11 as a monster card image of the monster character (enemy monster) on the computer side when the player plays a computer battle game against the computer. Each data is also included.

Here, the level data represents the level of the ability of the monster character, and as described later, the higher the level data, the higher the degree of decrease in the health value of the opponent's boss monster. The physical strength data is for determining the initial physical strength value of the monster character. In addition, special skill data, the special skill that the monster character has It is shown. The characteristic data indicates the characteristics of the monster character used in damage calculation processing, which will be described later, a symbol representing a physical attack on a symbol array corresponding to the monster character, a symbol representing a single fire attack, magic Corresponds to the ratio of symbols representing attacks. The bet cost data is the number of bets required when the monster character is used in the slot game. The higher the level data, the higher the bet cost data.

[0046] The appearance probability setting changing unit 107, which is an appearance probability changing unit, includes the station control device 21 and the interface 28 in the hardware configuration of the station control unit shown in FIG. 7, and the central control unit shown in FIG. It consists of a central control unit 31 and an interface 35 in the hardware configuration, and functions as an appearance probability changing means. In this embodiment, when the date and time indicated by the date and time data received from the timing device 37 becomes the specified date and time indicated by the specified date and time data stored in the specified date and time storage unit 109, the appearance probability setting change unit 107 is stored in the condition memory. The appearance probability data of predetermined character data stored in the character storage unit 106 is changed according to the appearance probability changing condition indicated by the condition data stored in the unit 110. A detailed description of the appearance probability data changing process will be described later.

[0047] The external communication unit 108, which is a condition change data receiving unit and a specified date / time change data receiving unit, includes the central control unit 31 and the external communication interface 36 in the hardware configuration of the central control unit shown in FIG. It functions as condition change data receiving means and specified date / time change data receiving means. The external communication unit 108 performs data communication with the management Sano O or other arcade game machines 1 through the communication network from the external communication interface 36 under the control of the central control device 31.

The specified date / time storage unit 109 includes the storage device 33 in the hardware configuration of the central control unit shown in FIG. 8, and functions as a specified date / time storage unit. The specified date and time storage unit 109 stores specified date and time data for determining the timing at which the appearance probability setting changing unit 107 changes the appearance probability data in the specified date and time storage area of the auxiliary storage device of the storage device 33.

[0049] The condition storage unit 110, which is an appearance probability change condition storage unit, is a central control unit shown in FIG. It is composed of a storage device 33 in one software configuration, and functions as an appearance probability change condition storage means. The condition storage unit 110 stores appearance probability change condition data that determines how the appearance probability setting change unit 107 changes the appearance probability data. In the present embodiment, the appearance probability change condition data is the change target information indicating the character data for changing the appearance probability data, the change value information indicating the appearance probability data after the change, and until the changed appearance probability data is restored. The change period information indicating the change period is included. Of course, the appearance probability change condition data is not limited to the data including such information.

[0050] The condition changing unit 111, which is a condition setting changing unit, includes the central control unit 31 and the like in the hardware configuration of the central control unit shown in FIG. 8, and functions as a condition setting changing unit. In the present embodiment, when the communication network power also receives the condition change data via the external communication unit 108, the condition change unit 111 stores the appearance probability change condition data stored in the condition storage unit 110 based on the condition change data. To change. Details of this appearance probability change condition data setting change processing will be described later.

[0051] The specified date / time changing unit 112, which is the specified date / time setting changing unit, is configured with the 31st power of the central controller 31 in the hardware configuration of the central control unit shown in FIG. 8, and functions as a specified date / time setting changing unit. To do. In the present embodiment, when the communication network capability also receives the specified date / time change data via the external communication unit 108, the specified date / time change unit 112, based on the specified date / time change data, stores the specified date / time stored in the specified date / time storage unit 109. Change the data. A detailed description of the setting change processing of the specified date / time data will be described later.

[0052] FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (c) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a symbol array on a monster card image and a reel image corresponding to the monster card image, respectively.

FIG. 12 (a) shows a monster card image 60A of a monster character “Geropy” and a symbol arrangement based on the symbol arrangement data of the monster character on the left side. FIG. 12 (b) shows a monster card image 60B of a monster character “Demon” and a symbol arrangement based on the symbol arrangement data of the monster character on the left side. FIG. 12 (c) shows a monster card image 60C of the monster character “Blue Dragon” and a symbol arrangement based on the symbol arrangement data of the monster character on the left side. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of symbols appearing in the slot game of the present embodiment.

Fig. 13! / Fuji force attack attack simponole 6 la, 61b, 61c force ^ The specific 3G images 51a, 51b, 51c shown in Fig. 11 are aligned on a predetermined winning line. When the combination is established, a physical attack type damage calculation process is executed. Specifically, when the game progress control unit 101 receives a determination result indicating that the specific combination is obtained from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 executes the damage calculation program and arranges the physical attack symbols 61a, 61b, Based on the 61c type, the damage value given to the opponent's boss monster is calculated in consideration of the physical characteristics determined by the characteristic data of the monster data used by the opponent. Then, the physical strength value corresponding to the calculated damage value is subtracted from the physical strength value data strength of the opponent stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23.

The difference between the physical attack symbols 6 la, 61b, and 61c indicates the difference in the level data of the monster character corresponding to the reel image having the symbol. The higher the level data, the higher the physical attack symbol. The damage value to the opponent increases when the attack symbols are aligned.

[0054] Fire attack symbol 62a, 62b, 62c force S When a specific combination of three reel images 51a, 51b, 51c shown in FIG. Damage calculation processing is executed. Specifically, when the game progress control unit 101 receives a determination result indicating that the specific combination has been obtained from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 executes a damage calculation program and arranges the fire attack symbols 62a, 62b, 62c. The damage value to the opponent's boss monster is calculated in consideration of the fire characteristics determined by the characteristics data of the monster data used by the opponent according to the type. Then, the physical strength value corresponding to the calculated damage value is subtracted from the physical strength value data strength of the opponent stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23.

The difference between fire attack symbols 62a, 62b, and 62c indicates the difference in the level data of the monster character corresponding to the reel image having that symbol. The higher the level data, the more the symbol corresponding to that level. The damage value dealt to the opponent when becomes complete increases. [0055] In addition, magic attack simponole 63a, 63b, 63c force S When a specific combination of three linole images 51a, 51b, 51c shown in Fig. 11 is arranged on a predetermined winning line, magic attack type The damage calculation process is executed. Specifically, when the game progress control unit 101 receives a determination result indicating that the specific combination is obtained from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 executes the damage calculation program and arranges the magic attack symbols 63a, 63b, 63c. Depending on the type of monster, the damage value to the opponent's boss monster is calculated in consideration of the magic characteristics determined by the monster data characteristics data used by the opponent. The physical strength value corresponding to the calculated damage value is stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23, and the physical strength value data strength of the opponent is subtracted.

The difference between the magic attack symbols 63a, 63b, and 63c indicates the difference in the level data of the monster character corresponding to the reel image having the symbol. The higher the level data, the more the symbol corresponding to that level. The damage value given to the opponent when they are complete increases.

[0056] Further, when the specific combination in which three multi-attack symbols 64 are arranged on a predetermined winning line in the three reel images 51a, 51b, 51c shown in FIG. Three damage calculation processes, fire attack type and magic attack type, are executed. As a result, the physical strength value corresponding to the total damage value calculated in each process is subtracted from the physical strength value data stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23.

The multi-attack symbol 64 also serves as a level 1 symbol for physical, fire and magic attacks. Therefore, if the multi-attack symbol 64 and any symbol of a physical attack, a fire-one attack, and a magic attack are aligned on the winning line, the physical attack, the fire-one attack, and the magic attack that exist on the winning line are detected. Such a specific combination is established, and damage calculation processing corresponding to the attack type is performed.

[0057] In addition, when a specific combination of three recovery images 65 power S and three reel images 51a, 51b, 51c shown in FIG. 11 are arranged on a predetermined winning line is established, the game progress control unit 101 stores Your physical fitness value data stored in the physical fitness value storage area of the RAM in the device 23 A physical strength recovery process is performed in which a physical strength value for a predetermined value is added to the data.

[0058] Further, the wild symbol 66 serves as all symbols other than the monster symbol described later. In addition, if a specific combination is established in which all symbols on the winning line become the wild symbol 66, a free game in which a slot game can be played without betting credits is played five times in succession.

[0059] Monster symbols 67, 68, and 69 represent monster characters corresponding to the reel image having the symbol. When a specific combination is established in which one or more of these monster symbols 67, 68, and 69 are displayed on each of the reel images 51a, 51b, and 51c, a screen for selecting the feat of each monster character appears on the display 11. It is. When the player selects any one of the special skills according to the guidance on the screen, the game progress control unit 101 executes a special skill process corresponding to the selected special skill. This special skill is determined by the special skill data included in the character data of each monster character.

Next, a game flow in the present embodiment will be described.

In the arcade game machine 1, when a player inserts a medal into the medal slot 15 of the station 10, the medal insertion number is detected by the medal management device 27, and credits corresponding to the medal insertion number are stored in the credit data. . Further, when the medal management device 27 detects the insertion of a medal, the medal management device 27 notifies the game progress control unit 101 to that effect. Upon receiving this notification, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a menu selection screen display command to the display unit 102. As a result, a menu selection screen is displayed on the display 11 of the station 10 where the player has inserted medals. On this menu selection screen, a button image for selecting a computer battle game and a button image for selecting a human battle game are displayed. When the player selects one of these button images with the operation lever 13 and presses the operation button 14a, the operation data is input from the operation unit 103 to the game progress control unit 101. Then, the game progress control unit 101 advances the game related to the operation data.

[0061] In addition, the player can resume the game with the continuation power at the end of the previous game by inserting his own magnetic card into the card insertion / extraction port 17. This one In the game machine 1, when the player finishes the game, the game state data for restoring the game state at the end of the next game is recorded on the magnetic card by the magnetic card writing / reading device 26. The game state data includes the card ID as the owner identification information, the player name, the last play time, and the character data of the monster character obtained by the player. When the player inserts a magnetic card into the card insertion / removal port 17 and the game state data in the magnetic card is read out by the magnetic card writing / reading device 26, the player can display the monster character obtained in the previous play. It can be used in a computer game or a player game.

It is not necessary to record all the game state data on the magnetic card. For example, the card ID is recorded on the magnetic card, and part or all of the game state data other than the card ID is stored in the storage device of the central control unit. You may make it record in 33. In this case, after reading the magnetic force card ID, game state data corresponding to the card ID may be downloaded from the central controller to the station controller.

[0062] Upon receiving notification from the medal management device 27 that the medal insertion has been detected, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a magnetic card read command to the magnetic card writing / reading device 26, which is a data reading unit. . Upon receiving this command, the magnetic card writing / reading device 26 functions as data reading means. When a magnetic card is inserted into the card insertion / removal port 17, the game state data stored in the magnetic card is stored. Is output to the game progress control unit 101. The game progress control unit 101 uses the character data in the read game state data as a usable element storage unit functioning as a usable element storage unit in the storage device 23 constituting the character storage unit 106. Store in the storage area. The character data stored in the usable character storage area can be used for a computer battle game or a human battle game.

[0063] Here, according to the present embodiment, the player can obtain the character data by winning the opponent in a computer battle game or a human battle game, which will be described later, or by paying a credit at a shop event. How to obtain by purchasing and exchange A method of obtaining by exchanging character data obtained by an event with character data obtained by another player, and converting multiple character data obtained by a composite event into one or more new character data And how to obtain it. Character data obtained by the player using these obtaining methods is stored in the usable character storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23 constituting the character storage unit 106 by the game progress control unit 101.

[0064] (Computer match game)

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the computer battle game.

A computer battle game is a game in which a slot game is played using a computer as a matchmaker. In the computer battle game according to the present embodiment, the player and the computer perform a slot game alternately, and the specific combination described above in the own slot game is prepared.

Dividends are paid according to the specific combination, and you can increase your credit. Also, when a specific combination is prepared, processing such as reducing the health value data of the enemy boss monster is performed, and when the health value data of the enemy boss monster becomes zero, the same monster as one of the three enemy monsters The character data of the character can be obtained, and the computer game ends. On the other hand, when a specific combination is completed in a computer slot game, the physical strength value data of the friendly boss monster is reduced, and even if the physical strength data of the friendly boss monster becomes zero, the computer battle game Ends.

Specifically, in the game progress control unit 101, the station control device 21 executes the computer battle program, and first, from the character storage unit 106, the character storage area of the auxiliary storage device in the storage device 23. Select three character data from the character data stored in. In this selection, the game progress control unit 101 selects according to the appearance probability of the monster card image corresponding to each character data to be grasped as the appearance probability data power of each character data stored in the character storage area. Therefore, it is difficult to select character data having appearance probability data having a low appearance probability, and character data having appearance probability data having a high appearance probability is easily selected. The monster characters related to the three character data selected in this way are combined. It is determined as the enemy monster used by the Utah side (SI). Then, the game progress control unit 101 selects one of the determined enemy monsters as an enemy boss monster, and stores the physical strength value data of the character data related to the enemy boss monster in the physical strength value stored in the RAM in the storage device 23. The area is stored as an initial value of the physical strength value data on the computer side.

Subsequently, the game progress control unit 101 reads out the usable character storage area power character data of the RAM in the storage device 23, outputs a character selection screen display command to the display unit 102, and displays the display unit 102. 11Display the monster selection screen on top. On this monster selection screen, the monster card images corresponding to all the character data read out are displayed. When the player uses the operation lever 13 and the operation button 14 a to select three of the monster card images, the operation data is input from the operation unit 103 to the game progress control unit 101. Then, the game progress control unit 101 stores the three character data selected by the player based on the operation data in the selected character storage area of the RAM of the storage device 23. The monster character related to the three character data selected in this way is determined as a friendly monster used by the player (S2). Then, the game progress control unit 101 determines one of the determined ally monsters as a ally boss monster by the player's selection, and stores the health value data of the character data related to the ally boss monster in the RAM 23 in the storage device 23. Is stored as an initial value of the player's physical strength data.

[0067] As a method for improving the game performance, for example, only both boss monsters are determined first, and the remaining two ally monsters are informed of the type of enemy boss monster to the player and selected by the power player. Is mentioned. By confirming the type of enemy boss monster, the player can grasp the characteristics of the enemy boss monster, and the remaining two ally monsters can be selected targeting the weak points of the opponent. The game performance can be improved by the same method in the interpersonal game described later.

[0068] When three enemy monsters and three friendly monsters are determined as described above, the game progress control unit 101 adds the character data of the determined three enemy monsters. The included symbol array data is read out, and three reel images based on these symbol array data are determined (S3). Further, the game progress control unit 101 reads the selected character storage area power included in the determined character data of the three friendly monsters, and determines the three reel images based on the symbol arrangement data. (S4). Then, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a game screen display command to the display unit 102 to display a game screen as shown in FIG. 11 on the display 11 of the display unit 102 (S5). As a result, the three reel images determined in S4 above, that is, the three reel images respectively corresponding to the three ally monsters, are displayed as the reel images 51a, 51b, and 51c in the central portion on the game screen. The determined three reel images, that is, the three reel images respectively corresponding to the three enemy monsters, are displayed on the sub screen 52 on the right side of the game screen.

[0069] Next, the player operates the operation buttons 14a and 14b to bet a specified amount of credit. When the player operates these operation buttons 14a and 14b, bet data indicating the bet amount corresponding to each button is sent from the operation unit 103 to the game progress control unit 101. The game progress control unit 101, which is a bet receiving unit, functions as a bet receiving unit, receives a bet, and outputs a bet command to the medal management device 27. As a result, the medal management device 27 performs a process of subtracting the credit corresponding to the bet command and adding the credit corresponding to the bet number to the bet data (S6). The specified amount indicating the bet amount necessary to play the slot game is the total value of the bet cost data of the character data of the three friendly monsters determined in S2.

When the credit betted by the player reaches a prescribed amount, the game progress control unit 101 next outputs a lottery start command to the lottery unit 104, and causes the lottery unit 104 to execute a lottery process (S7). Then, when the game progress control unit 101 receives the lottery result data from the lottery unit 104, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a reel fluctuation display command for performing a lottery effect to the display unit 102. As a result, the display unit 102 displays the three reel images 51a, 51b, and 51c displayed on the game screen on the display 11 of the station 10 in a variably displayed manner, and then reels based on the lottery result data from the game progress control unit 101. When a stop display command is received, each reel image is displayed at each stop display position indicated by the lottery result data related to the reel stop display command. A lottery effect for displaying the reel images 51a, 51b, 51c is performed so that the symbols are stopped and displayed (S8). When such a lottery effect is completed, the reel images 5la, 51b, 51c are displayed on the display 11 of the station 10 in which the respective symbols are stopped at the respective stop display positions indicated by the lottery result data.

In addition, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a winning determination command related to the lottery result data received from the lottery unit 104 to the winning determination unit 105. Thereby, the determination unit 105 determines whether or not the combination of symbols on the three reel images that are stopped and displayed is a specific combination based on the lottery result data (S9). When the game progress control unit 101 receives the loss determination result data from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 proceeds to S13, which will be described later, and starts a slot game on the computer side.

On the other hand, when winning determination result data is received from the winning determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 executes a process according to the winning type (specific combination type) indicated by the determination result data. (S 10). Specifically, according to the received judgment result data, the above-mentioned various attack-type damage calculation processes are executed, the above-described physical strength recovery process is executed, or the above-mentioned five consecutive free games are executed. The special skill process described above is executed. When various attack-type damage calculation processes are executed, the game progress control unit 101 outputs an attack effect display command for performing an attack effect to the display unit 102. As a result, the display unit 102 displays an image representing an attack type corresponding to the hit type on the game screen on the display 11 of the station 10, for example, if the win type is a fire attack type, An image is displayed in which image 53a fires toward image 54a of the enemy boss monster. Also, the display unit 102 that has received the attack effect display command receives the physical strength value data strength of the enemy boss monster stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23 by the damage calculation process, and the physical strength corresponding to the damage value subtracted. Depending on the value, the length of the bar graph 54c showing the health value of the enemy boss monster is changed. Thereafter, the game progress control unit 101 refers to the payout table stored in the storage device 23, and issues a payout command to the medal management device 27 to issue a payout of an amount corresponding to the hit type indicated by the determination result data. Output. Upon receiving the payout command, the medal management device 27 performs processing for adding credits corresponding to the payout amount to the credit data (S1 D o

Subsequently, the game progress control unit 101 determines whether or not the strength value data of the enemy boss monster stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23 becomes zero (S12). ). If it is determined that it is not zero, the game progress control unit 101 next plays a slot game on the computer side. Specifically, a lottery start command is output to the lottery unit 104, and the lottery unit 104 is caused to execute a lottery process (S13). When the game progress control unit 101 receives the lottery result data from the lottery unit 104, the game progress control unit 101 outputs an opponent side lottery effect display command for performing the other party's lottery effect to the display unit 102. As a result, the display unit 102 performs a lottery effect for variably displaying the three reel images displayed on the sub screen 52, and then stops the symbols on each reel image at each stop display position indicated by the lottery result data. A lottery effect is displayed (S14). As a result, on the sub screen 52 on the display 11 of the station 10, a reel image in which each symbol is stopped and displayed at each stop display position indicated by the lottery result data is displayed.

In addition, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a winning determination command related to the lottery result data received from the lottery unit 104 to the winning determination unit 105. Thereby, the determination unit 105 performs a hit determination in the same manner as in the above-described slot game on the player side (S15). When the game progress control unit 101 receives the loss determination result data from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 proceeds to S6 and starts the slot game on the player side again. On the other hand, when winning determination result data is received from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101, like the slot game on the player side described above, determines the type (specific identification) indicated by the determination result data. (S16) to cause the display unit 102 to perform an attack effect or to change the length of the bar graph 53c indicating the health value of the friendly boss monster. Thereafter, the game progress control unit 101 determines whether or not the physical strength value data of the friendly boss monster stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23 has become zero (S17). If it is determined that it is not zero, the process proceeds to S6 and the slot game on the player side is started again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value has become zero, the game progress control unit 101 ends the computer battle game. In this case, the player loses the computer in this computer battle game, and the monster character Cannot be obtained.

[0075] In this way, the player-side slot game and the computer-side slot game are alternately repeated, and if it is determined in S12 that the enemy boss monster's health value data has become zero, the game progress control unit 101 obtains a monster character (S18). Specifically, the game progress control unit 101 stores the same data as the character data of the enemy boss monster in the usable character storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23 constituting the character storage unit 106. Then, the game progress control unit 101 outputs an acquisition effect display command for performing a monster acquisition effect to the display unit 102. As a result, the display unit 102 displays the monster card image corresponding to the character data stored in the usable character storage area on the display 11 of the station 10. As a result, the player can use the character data in the next and subsequent computer battle games or the player battle game described later.

In this embodiment, two enemy monsters other than the powerful enemy boss monster described in the example in which the player obtains the same data as the character data of the enemy boss monster may be obtained. In this case, for example, the three enemy monsters are selected according to a predetermined probability, and the same data as the character data of the selected enemy monster is stored in the usable character storage area. Moreover, you may make it acquire a monster character other than these enemy monsters. The number of monster characters that can be obtained is set as appropriate.

[0076] As described above, a player using this game system can obtain character data of an enemy boss monster used by the opponent's computer by winning the computer battle game. In the present embodiment, the probability that each monster character stored in the character storage area of the character storage unit 106 is used as an enemy boss monster on the computer side varies depending on the appearance probability data of each character data. Therefore, character data having appearance probability data having a low appearance probability is difficult to be used as an enemy boss monster, so the probability that the player can obtain it (acquisition probability) is low. The monster character related to such character data is generally called a rare character and is particularly desired by the player. So, like this By preparing a rare character, the player's enthusiasm for the game can be increased, and the willingness to visit the game hall and play the game can be increased.

[0077] (Character acquisition event)

Next, a character acquisition event, which is a feature of the present invention, will be described.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for executing a character acquisition event in the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, when a predetermined date and time determined in advance is reached, a character acquisition event is executed in which the acquisition probability of a specific rare character increases for a certain period. Specifically, first, the appearance probability setting changing unit 107 periodically acquires date / time data indicating the current date / time from the timing device 37 (S41). Then, the specified date / time data stored in the specified date / time storage unit 109 is read to determine whether the current date / time indicated by the date / time data acquired from the timing device 37 has reached the specified date / time indicated by the specified date / time data. (S42). If it is determined that the specified date / time has been reached, the appearance probability setting change unit 107 acquires the appearance probability change condition data stored in the condition storage unit 110 (S43). Then, according to the appearance probability changing condition indicated by the acquired appearance probability changing condition data, the appearance probability data of specific character data among the character data stored in the character storage area of the auxiliary storage device in the character storage unit 106 is changed. (S44). Here, as described above, the appearance probability change condition data includes change target information indicating character data for changing the appearance probability data and change value information indicating the appearance probability data after the change. Therefore, the appearance probability setting changing unit 107 changes the appearance probability data of the character data indicated by the change target information to the appearance probability data indicated by the change value information.

Further, according to the present embodiment, change period information indicating a change period until the changed appearance probability data is restored is also included in the appearance probability change condition data. Therefore, after changing the appearance probability data in S44, the appearance probability setting changing unit 107 determines whether or not the change period (event period) indicated by the change period information has passed (S45). When the event period ends, the appearance probability setting change unit 107 performs a process of returning the appearance probability data changed in S44 to the appearance probability data before the change (S46).

[0079] By executing the character acquisition event as described above, the event is During the event period until the end of the event period, the appearance probability of specific character data related to the appearance probability change condition increases. In other words, the probability of appearing as an enemy boss monster in a computer battle game increases. As a result, if the player is in the event period, the probability of obtaining the specific character data by winning the computer in the computer battle game is increased. Thus, since the probability of obtaining specific character data increases during the event period of this character acquisition event, the game play of the player during the event period can be promoted using this. As a result, many players can visit the amusement hall during the event period.

[0080] It should be noted that the appearance of the game character's appearance probability data during the event period, how much the game character's appearance probability data should be increased, and how long the event period should be The probability change condition can be determined as a desired condition by appropriately setting the appearance probability change condition data stored in the condition storage unit 110.

[0081] For example, if the appearance probability change condition data corresponding to a rare character having a low acquisition probability in a period other than the event period is set so that the acquisition probability doubles during the event period, the event The player can be prompted to play the game during the period. Of course, you may make it the acquisition probability of monster characters other than such a rare character increase during the event period. For example, even if the probability of obtaining a monster character increases uniformly during the event period, the player can be prompted to play the game during the event period.

In addition, for example, appearance probability change condition data corresponding to a monster character whose acquisition probability is zero in the period other than this event period is set so that the acquisition probability is higher than zero during the event period. If there is a monster character that cannot gain power during the event, it will be possible at any time. Again, the player can be prompted to play the game during the event.

The character acquisition event as described above may be executed only in a part of the plurality of arcade game machines 1 constituting the game system. For example, the area where the arcade game machine 1 is installed is divided into a plurality of areas, and the character acquisition event is performed only for arcade game machines installed in the game areas in some areas. To do. Specifically, for example, when each arcade game machine is installed in amusement arcades throughout Japan, it is divided into Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Kansai, Kyushu, etc. The character acquisition event should be held only for arcade game machines that are set up at the amusement hall only in some areas. This makes it possible for players who do not normally visit this amusement park to visit this amusement park and play games.

Moreover, the appearance probability change condition data may be set differently among a plurality of arcade game machines. For example, a monster character whose probability of acquisition is increased by a character acquisition event in each arcade game machine is different for each arcade game machine. In this case, it can be expected that the player will come to the amusement hall where the arcade game machine having a high probability of obtaining the monster character that he / she desires is installed. In particular, for each district as described above, a unique monster character (appearance probability data is not available in other districts), which is a character acquisition event that is executed at the arcade game machine 1 installed in the game hall of that district. If you have a very low zero power), you can expect players in each area to play games on arcade game machines in other areas.

[0083] (Interpersonal game)

The interpersonal game is a slot game in which another player is the opponent. The basic game flow of the interpersonal game in the present embodiment is the same as that of the computer game described above, except that the opponent is changed to a player with different computer capabilities. Interpersonal games can be played between players playing at two different stations 10 in the same arcade game machine 1, and at two stations 10 of arcade game machines 1 installed in different game arcades. Each player can play with each other. In the following description, the latter case will be described, but the former case is almost the same.

In the interpersonal game described below, the management server 40 is used. First, the configuration of the management server 40 will be described with reference to FIG.

The management server 40 includes an interpersonal battle management unit 401, an instruction input unit 402, a condition management unit 403, a key It is composed of a lacquer distribution unit 404, an external communication unit 405, and a specified date and time management unit 406.

The interpersonal battle management unit 401 includes the control device 41, the storage device 43, and the like in the nodeware configuration shown in FIG. The interpersonal battle management unit 401 executes the interpersonal battle game management program stored in the storage device 43 by the control device 41, thereby mainly accepting the participation process of the interpersonal battle game and each arcade played by the competing player. Performs processing to establish data communication between the game machine 1 and the station 10.

The instruction input unit 402 includes an operation unit that functions as an operation unit such as a keyboard in the nodeware configuration illustrated in FIG. When the operator operates a keyboard or the like, the instruction input unit 402 outputs operation data indicating the operation content to the condition management unit 403, the character distribution unit 404, or the specified date and time management unit 406.

[0087] The condition management unit 403 includes the control device 41, the storage device 43, and the like in the hardware configuration shown in FIG. When the condition management unit 403 receives the operation data of the condition change instruction from the instruction input unit 402, the condition management unit 403 generates condition change data based on the operation data, and configures the game system via the external communication unit 405. Send to all or part of the arcade game machines 1. The arcade game machine 1 that has received the condition change data uses the condition change unit 111 to change the appearance probability change condition data setting.

The character distribution unit 404 is also configured with the control device 41 and the storage device 43 equal force in the hardware configuration shown in FIG. When the character distribution unit 404 receives the operation data for the character distribution instruction from the instruction input unit 402, the character distribution unit 404 transmits the character data stored in the storage device 43 based on the operation data to the game system via the external communication unit 405. Sent to all or part of the arcade game machines 1 to be configured. The arcade game machine 1 that has received this character data is stored in the character storage area of the auxiliary storage device constituting the character storage unit 106 by the game progress control unit 101 of each station 10.

The external communication unit 405 is also configured with the control device 41 and the external communication interface 45 equal force in the hardware configuration shown in FIG. The external communication unit 405 performs data communication with each arcade game machine 1 through the communication network from the external communication interface 45 under the control of the control device 41.

[0090] The specified date and time management unit 406 includes the control device 41 in the nodeware configuration shown in FIG. Memory unit 43 is also configured. When the specified date / time management unit 406 receives the operation data of the specified date / time change instruction from the instruction input unit 402, the specified date / time change unit generates the specified date / time change data based on the operation data, and transmits this data to the game system via the external communication unit 405. Is sent to all or some of the arcade game machines 1 constituting the. The arcade game machine 1 that has received the specified date / time change data performs a setting change process for the specified date / time data by the specified date / time changing unit 112.

Next, the interpersonal battle game in the present embodiment will be described.

The game progress control unit 101 first outputs a participation acceptance screen display command to the display unit 102 when the station control device 21 executes the participation application program at a predetermined timing. As a result, the display unit 102 displays the participation application screen on the display 11 of the station 10. If the player wishes to play an interpersonal game, the player operates the operation lever 13 and the operation buttons 14a and 14b according to the guidance on the participation application screen. Thus, the operation data is input from the operation unit 103 to the game progress control unit 101. Then, based on the operation data, game progress control unit 101 transmits the participation application data from external communication unit 108 to management server 0 via the communication network. Such participation application processing is performed by all arcade game machines 1 constituting the game system. Participation application data from each arcade game machine 1 is received by the interpersonal battle management unit 401 via the external communication unit 405 of the management server 40. When the number of participation application data received reaches the specified number or the participation application period has elapsed, the interpersonal battle management unit 401 ends the participation reception, and from the received participation application data, A combination decision process is performed to determine the combination. In this embodiment, the prescribed number is eight and a tournament system with eight players is adopted. If the application data is less than 8, the computer will make up for the shortage. After completing the combination determination process, the interpersonal game management unit 401 communicates between the stations 10 of each arcade game machine 1 played by the two players determined as opponents based on the received participation application data. Establish. The subsequent progress of the interpersonal game is performed by the game progress control unit 101 of each arcade game machine 1.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the interpersonal battle game. Once the communication between the stations 10 of each arcade game machine 1 played by the two players determined as opponents is established, the game progress control unit 101 which is the game control unit of each arcade game machine 1 is the central controller 31 The station control device 21 functions as a game control means by executing a program necessary for playing a personal battle game. Hereinafter, since the processing operation in each arcade game machine 1 is the same, only one arcade game machine 1 will be described.

First, the game progress control unit 101 displays a monster selection screen on the display 11 of the display unit 102 as in the case of the computer battle game described above. When the player selects three of the monster card images displayed on the monster selection screen using the operation lever 13 and the operation button 14a, the operation data is input from the operation unit 103 to the game progress control unit 101. . Then, based on the operation data, the game progress control unit 101 stores the three character data selected by the player in the selected character storage area of the RAM of the storage device 23, and determines it as a friendly monster to be used by the player side ( S2). Further, the game progress control unit 101 determines one of the determined ally monsters as a ally boss monster by the player's selection, and stores the physical strength value data of the character data related to the ally boss monster in the RAM 23 in the storage device 23. Is stored as an initial value of the player's physical strength value data.

[0094] When the three friendly monsters are determined as described above, the game progress control unit 101 sends the specific information data for identifying these friendly monsters from the external communication unit 108 based on the operation data to the communication network. Is transmitted to the other arcade game machine 1 via (S21). Then, the symbol arrangement data included in the determined character data of the three ally monsters are read, and three reel images based on these symbol arrangement data are determined (S4). The above processing (S2, S21, S4) is performed in the same manner on the other arcade game machines 1. Therefore, in the other arcade game machine 1, the three monster characters selected by the opponent player playing at station 10 of the other arcade game machine 1 are determined, and the specific information data is transferred to this arcade game machine 1. Sent. The specific information data is received by the game progress control unit 101 via the external communication unit 108 as well as the communication network power (S22). The game progress control unit 101 Three monster characters are identified based on the information data, and these are determined as enemy monsters. Then, the game progress control unit 101 reads the character data of the determined three enemy monsters and also the character storage area power in the character storage unit 106, and stores the physical strength value data of the character data related to the enemy boss monster among them. Is stored in the physical strength value storage area of the internal RAM as an initial value of the physical strength value data of the opponent. Further, the game progress control unit 101 determines three reel images based on the symbol arrangement data included in the character data of the three enemy monsters (S23).

Next, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a game screen display command to the display unit 102 to display a game screen as shown in FIG. 10 on the display 11 of the display unit 102 (S5). As a result, the three reel images determined in S4 above, that is, the three reel images respectively corresponding to the three ally monsters, are displayed as the reel images 51a, 51b, 51c in the central portion on the game screen, and determined in S23 above. The three reel images, that is, the three reel images respectively corresponding to the three enemy monsters, are displayed on the sub screen 52 on the right side of the game screen. After that, when the player operates the operation buttons 14a and 14b to bet a predetermined amount of credit (S6), the game progress control unit 101 outputs a lottery start command to the lottery unit 104 and performs a lottery process to the lottery unit 104. Execute (S7). When the game progress control unit 101 receives the lottery result data from the lottery unit 104, the game progress control unit 101 transmits the lottery result data from the external communication unit 108 to the other arcade game machines 1 via the communication network (S24). Thereafter, a reel change display command and a reel stop display command are output to the display unit 102, and the three reel images 51a, 51b, 51c are displayed on the display unit 102 in a variable manner on the game screen on the display 11 of the station 10. A lottery effect for stopping and displaying symbols on each reel image at each stop display position indicated by the lottery result data is performed (S8). Further, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a hit determination command to the hit determination unit 105, and causes the determination unit 105 to perform a hit determination (S9).

When the game progress control unit 101 receives the loss determination result data from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 proceeds to S25 and starts a slot game on the opponent side. On the other hand, when winning determination result data is received from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 performs processing according to the winning type (specific combination type) indicated by the determination result data. Is executed (S10), and payout processing is performed (Sl l). Thereafter, the game progress control unit 101 determines whether the strength value data of the enemy boss monster stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23 has reached zero (S12).

If it is determined that it is not zero in this determination, the game progress control unit 101 next plays a slot game on the opponent side. Here, in the slot game on the opponent side, the above-described processes S6 to S12 are executed in the other arcade game machine 1. Therefore, the lottery result data is transmitted to the arcade game machine 1 by the other arcade game machine 1 performing the process of S24. The lottery result data is received by the game progress control unit 101 from the communication network via the external communication unit 108 (S25). When the game progress control unit 101 receives the lottery result data, the game progress control unit 101 outputs an opponent side lottery effect display command for performing the other party's lottery effect to the display unit 102, and the display unit 102 outputs the station 10 The three reel images on the sub-screen 52 on the game screen are variably displayed and the symbols on each reel image are stopped and displayed at each stop display position indicated by the lottery result data. A production is performed (S14). In addition, the game progress control unit 101 outputs a hit determination command based on the received lottery result data to the determination unit 105 and causes the determination unit 105 to perform a hit determination (S15).

When the game progress control unit 101 receives the loss determination result data from the hit determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 proceeds to the above S6 and starts the slot game on the player side again. On the other hand, when winning determination result data is received from the winning determination unit 105, the game progress control unit 101 executes processing according to the winning type (specific combination type) indicated by the determination result data (S 16). ). After that, the game progress control unit 101 determines whether or not the physical strength value data of the friendly boss monster stored in the physical strength value storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23 has reached the mouth (S17). If it is determined that it is not zero, the process proceeds to S6 and the player's slot game is started again. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has become zero, this player has lost to the opponent player, and the game progress control unit 101 can use the RAM in the storage device 23 constituting the character storage unit 106. The character data of the friendly boss monster stored in the area is deleted (S26). This allows the player to play the next computer battle game or later. This character data cannot be used in the interpersonal battle game.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S12 that the health value data of the enemy boss monster has become zero, the game progress control unit 101 performs a monster character acquisition process (S18). Specifically, the game progress control unit 101 stores the same data as the character data of the enemy boss monster in the usable character storage area of the RAM in the storage device 23 constituting the character storage unit 106. That is, when winning in the interpersonal game in this embodiment, the same monster character data as the monster used as a boss monster in the interpersonal game is obtained from the monster characters obtained by the opponent player in the past game. It can be obtained. Thereafter, the game progress control unit 101 outputs an acquisition effect display command for performing a monster acquisition effect to the display unit 102. As a result, the display unit 102 displays the monster card image corresponding to the character data stored in the usable character storage area on the display 11 of the station 10. As a result, the player can use this character data in the next and subsequent computer battle games or the personal battle game described later. It is also possible to obtain two enemy monsters other than enemy boss monsters, obtain monster characters other than these enemy monsters, or set the number of available monster characters as appropriate. This is the same as in the case of the computer battle game described above.

[0100] As described above, in the present embodiment, by playing a player-to-player game between different arcade game machines, the player can play in a past computer game on another arcade game machine 1. The same data as the character data obtained by the opponent player can be obtained. So, for example, join me! Cunningly, it is possible to get a monster character obtained by another player at a character acquisition event performed on another arcade game machine 1 by playing an interpersonal battle game with that other player. . In particular, if the character data is available only at a character acquisition event executed on another arcade game machine 1 set in an amusement arcade in a region that greatly exceeds the range of its own action, To make this available in an interpersonal game is to play the It contributes to promotion and is meaningful.

Also, in this embodiment, the player 1 obtains the same data as the character data obtained by the opponent player in the past by performing a player-to-player game between different stations 10 in the same arcade game machine. You can also Also in this case, for example, a monster character obtained by another player at a character acquisition event that is not participated in this arcade game machine 1 can be played by playing an interpersonal game with that other player. When you get it, you can always do it.

[0101] (Appearance probability change condition data setting change process)

Next, the process of setting and changing the appearance probability changing condition data in each arcade game machine 1 from the management server 40 will be described.

FIG. 16 is a sequence flow of setting change processing of appearance probability change condition data in the present embodiment.

An operator, such as a person in charge of the operating company that operates this game system, operates the keyboard of Management Sano O and inputs a condition setting change instruction for changing the setting to the desired appearance probability changing condition. Operation data indicating the contents of the condition setting change instruction is sent from the instruction input unit 402 to the condition management unit 403. When the condition management unit 403 receives the operation data of the condition setting change instruction from the instruction input unit 402, the condition management unit 403 generates condition change data based on the operation data and configures the game system via the external communication unit 405. Setting to send to the arcade game machine 1 to be changed.

[0102] The condition change data is received by the condition change unit 111 from the external communication unit 108 as the condition change data receiving unit functioning as the condition change data receiving unit of each arcade game machine 1 via the communication network. . The condition changing unit 111 that is the condition setting changing unit that has received the condition changing data functions as a condition setting changing unit, and based on the condition changing data, the appearance probability changing condition data stored in the condition storage unit 110 is Change to the appearance probability change condition data indicated by the change data. Thereby, the appearance probability changing condition when the appearance probability setting changing unit 107 changes the appearance probability data at the time of the character acquisition event described above is changed according to the appearance probability changing condition data after the setting change.

[0103] With such a configuration, the game balance of the entire game system is taken into consideration and the game It is quick and easy to control the conditions for changing the appearance probability of the character acquisition event executed by each arcade game machine 1 on the system system management side. As a result, for example, it is possible to quickly and easily perform a character acquisition event in which the appearance probability of popular character data becomes very high in a computer battle game performed on all or some of the arcade game machines 1.

In the present embodiment, the method of changing the appearance probability change condition data in the arcade game machine 1 by receiving the condition change data transmitted from the management server 40 has been described as an example. The appearance probability changing condition data may be changed by this method. For example, an operation panel as an operation unit functioning as an operation means for changing conditions is provided in the arcade game machine 1, and the operator of the game arcade where the arcade game machine 1 is installed operates the desired operation panel. Input a condition setting change instruction to change the setting so that the condition changes. Then, the operation data indicating the content of the condition setting change instruction is sent to the condition change unit 111, and based on the operation data, the appearance probability indicated by the operation data is the appearance probability change condition data stored in the condition storage unit 110. Change to rate change condition data. In this case, it is possible to control the conditions for changing the appearance probability of the character acquisition event executed on the arcade game machine 1 in accordance with the management strategy of the person operating the game hall. become.

[0105] (Setting change processing of specified date and time data)

Next, a process for setting and changing the specified date / time data in each arcade game machine 1 from the management server 40 will be described.

FIG. 17 shows a sequence flow of the setting change processing of the specified date and time data in the present embodiment.

An operator, such as a person in charge of the operating company that operates this game system, operates the management Sano O keyboard, etc., and inputs a specified date change instruction to change the setting to the desired specified date. Operation data indicating the contents of the specified date / time change instruction is sent from the instruction input unit 402 to the specified date / time management unit 406. When the specified date and time management unit 406 receives the operation data of the specified date and time change instruction from the instruction input unit 402, the specified date and time change data is generated based on the operation data, and is generated via the external communication unit 405. Configure Sent to arcade game machine 1 whose settings are to be changed.

This specified date / time change data is transmitted from the external communication unit 108 as the specified date / time change data receiving unit functioning as the specified date / time change data receiving unit of each arcade game machine 1 via the communication network. Received at. The specified date / time changing unit 112, which is the specified date / time setting changing unit that has received the specified date / time changed data, functions as a specified date / time setting changing unit, and is stored in the specified date / time storage unit 109 based on the specified date / time changed data. The specified date / time data is changed to the specified date / time data indicated by the specified date / time change data. Thus, the specified date and time for executing the character acquisition event described above is changed according to the specified date and time data after the setting change.

[0107] With this configuration, in consideration of the game balance of the entire game system, the operation side of the game system controls when the character acquisition event executed on each arcade game machine 1 is executed. It becomes quick and easy. As a result, for example, a character acquisition event can be executed quickly and easily at a specific time (eg, yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, hourly, etc.).

In this embodiment, the power described by taking as an example the method of changing the setting of the specified date / time data in the arcade game machine 1 by receiving the specified date / time change data transmitted from the management server 40. The specified date / time data may be changed as described above. For example, an arcade game machine 1 is provided with an operation panel as an operation unit that functions as an operation means for changing the specified date and time, and the operation panel is operated by operating the operation panel on the arcade game machine 1 where the arcade game machine 1 is installed. A specified date / time change instruction for changing the setting to be a desired specified date / time is input. Then, operation data indicating the contents of the specified date / time change instruction is sent to the specified date / time changing unit 112, and based on the operation data, the specified date / time data stored in the specified date / time storage unit 109 is specified by the specified date / time indicated by the operation data. Change to data. In this case, it becomes possible to control when the character acquisition event executed in the arcade game machine 1 is executed according to the management strategy of the person who operates the game hall. As a result, for example, if the specified date / time data setting is changed so that the character acquisition event is executed when the number of players in the game hall is small, the player can come and play the game at such time. It is also possible Become 會.

[0109] (Character addition processing)

Next, a description will be given of a character addition process for newly adding each arcade game machine 1 from the management Sano O to follow-up the character data.

FIG. 18 is a sequence flow of character addition processing in the present embodiment. An operator, such as a person in charge of the operating company that operates the game system, stores additional character data, sets the storage medium in the management server 40, and sets the storage medium reading apparatus in the storage medium reading apparatus. Use the to input the additional character data into the management sano O. The method of inputting additional character data to the management Sano O is not limited to this, and other methods such as a method of inputting via a communication network may be used. The input additional character data is stored in the storage device 43 of the management Sano O. After that, the operator operates the management Sano O keyboard and inputs a character distribution instruction. Operation data indicating the contents of the character distribution instruction is sent from the instruction input unit 402 to the character distribution unit 404. When the character distribution unit 404 receives the operation data for the character distribution instruction from the instruction input unit 402, the character distribution unit 404 reads the additional character data specified by the operation data from the storage device 43, and this is read through the external communication unit 405 to the main game. It is sent to the arcade game machine 1 that is the target of character addition that constitutes the system.

[0110] The additional character data is received by the game progress control unit 101 from the external communication unit 108 as a game element data receiving unit functioning as a game element data receiving unit of each arcade game machine 1 via a communication network. The The game progress control unit 101 that has received the additional character data stores the additional character data in the character storage area of the character storage unit 106. This makes it possible to use additional character data in the arcade game machine 1 thereafter. Specifically, it can be selected as an enemy monster in a computer battle game on the arcade game machine 1, can be purchased at the above-mentioned shop event, or can be added at a synthetic event. It can be converted to character data.

[0111] With such a configuration, the game balance and the like of the entire game system are taken into consideration. It is quick and easy to control the types of character data that can be used on each arcade game machine 1 on the system system management side. As a result, for example, version upgrades such as new character data being added to all or some of the arcade game machines 1 at a specific time (for example, after 0 month 0 day) are quickly and easily performed. be able to. In this case, it is possible to encourage further game play for the first player who has obtained most of the character data, or to add new character data to adjust the balance between existing character data. It becomes possible.

[0112] It should be noted that here, the character management in the arcade game machine 1 is transmitted by sending an erasure command from the power management Sano O to all or some of the arcade game machines 1 described for adding new character data. It is also possible to delete the existing character data stored in the character storage area of the storage unit 106. In this case, the erased character data cannot be obtained by a player in a computer battle game or the like unless it is added using the method described above. As a result, the character data cannot be obtained other than by playing an interpersonal battle game with a player who has already obtained the character data. This makes it possible to increase the scarcity value of certain specific character data. In addition, by erasing existing characters in this way, it becomes possible to adjust the balance between existing character data.

[Modification 1]

Next, a description will be given of a modified example (hereinafter referred to as “modified example 1”) of the ally boss monster elimination process (S26 in FIG. 15) in the interpersonal game of the above embodiment. In the embodiment described above, the player who won the interpersonal battle game stores the character data of the monster character that was the enemy boss monster in the interpersonal battle game in the usable character storage area of the character storage unit 106, and thereafter. It can be used in other games. On the other hand, the player who lost the interpersonal battle game erases the character data of the monster character used as a friendly boss monster in the interpersonal battle game from the usable character storage area of the character storage unit 106 and can be used in subsequent games. Disappear. Therefore, in the embodiment described above, the player who lost the player who won the interpersonal battle game also takes the character data. In such cases, tension Although it is possible to realize a certain interpersonal game, if you lose, you will be unable to use the character data of your ally boss monsters immediately, which may cause players to hesitate to use the interpersonal game. In addition, if the players compete with each other in this way, there is a concern about friction between players. Therefore, this first modification proposes a method that can eliminate factors that cause the player to hesitate to use the interpersonal battle game and concerns about friction between players.

[0114] FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the erasing process of the friendly boss monster in the first modification.

In the first modification, the character data stored in the usable character storage area of the character storage unit 106 includes life data as life count values as erase count value data. The initial value of this life data can be set arbitrarily, and in this variant 1, it is “3”. When the player loses to the arcade game machine 1 in the interpersonal game (S16 in FIG. 15), first, the game progress control unit 101 is stored in the selected character storage area of the character storage unit 106. The life data contained in the character data of two friendly monsters is subtracted by “1” (S31). Thereafter, the game progress control unit 101 determines whether the life data of these three character data has become zero (S32). When it is determined that the life data has become zero in this determination, the game progress control unit 101 deletes the character data from the usable character storage area of the character storage unit 106 (S33). In other words, in the first variation, if the same character data is defeated three times in the interpersonal game, the character data is erased from the usable character storage area and cannot be used in the subsequent games. In other words, you can continue to use the character data until you lose 3 times using the same character data in the interpersonal game.

[0115] In this way, in the first modification, the character data can continue to be used until it is defeated three times using the same character data in the interpersonal battle game. The character data will not be lost if you only lose the game. This can alleviate factors that cause players to hesitate to use interpersonal games, and promote the use of interpersonal games. Further, according to the first modification, a key is set between players. Since the form of competing for the character collapses, the concern about friction between players is reduced. Even in the first modification example, if the same character data is used and the character data is defeated three times, the character data cannot be used, so that moderate tension can be produced in the interpersonal battle game.

[0116] In the first modification, the character data of the same monster character as the opponent's boss monster is newly stored in the usable character storage area corresponding to the player who won the interpersonal battle game. In the first modification, the life data of the character data stored at this time is set to “3” which is an initial value. That is, according to the first modification, the initial value of the character data newly stored in the usable character storage area corresponding to the winning player and the character data in the usable character storage area corresponding to the losing player are used. Life data power of The total subtraction value to be subtracted. As a result, in the entire game system, even if an interpersonal battle game is played, the total value of the life data of character data that can be used by each player who played is constant. Therefore, by playing an interpersonal battle game, the number of character data that can be used by each player in the interpersonal battle game increases or decreases, and the total number of character data that can be used by all players as viewed from the entire game system changes. However, the change is within a certain range.

[0117] In the first modification, the initial value of the life data is set to 3, and if the player loses the game, the life data is reduced by 1 and the character data is deleted when the life data becomes zero. However, the initial value of life data is set to zero, and if the player loses the game, the life data is incremented by one, and when the life data value reaches 3, the character data is deleted.

[Modification 2]

Next, a modification of the character acquisition event of the above embodiment (hereinafter, this modification is referred to as “modification 2”) will be described.

The specified date / time data in the above embodiment determines the execution start time of the character acquisition event, whereas the specified date / time data in Modification 2 determines the execution end time of the character acquisition event.

FIG. 20 shows a flow of processing for executing a character acquisition event in the second modification. It is a flowchart.

In the present embodiment, a character acquisition event is executed in which the probability of acquiring a specific monster character decreases or becomes zero when a predetermined date and time is reached. Specifically, first, the appearance probability setting changing unit 107 periodically acquires date / time data indicating the current date / time from the timing device 37 (S51). Then, the specified date and time data stored in the specified date and time storage unit 109 is read, and it is determined whether or not the current date and time indicated by the date and time data acquired from the timing device 37 has reached the specified date and time indicated by the specified date and time data (S52). ). If it is determined that the specified date / time has been reached, the appearance probability setting changing unit 107 acquires the appearance probability changing condition data stored in the condition storage unit 110 (S53). Then, according to the appearance probability changing condition indicated by the acquired appearance probability changing condition data, the appearance probability data of specific character data among the character data stored in the character storage area of the auxiliary storage device in the character storage unit 106 is changed. (S54). Here, the appearance probability change condition data includes change target information and change value information, but does not include change period information.

[0120] In the second variation, during the event period until the specified date and time, the appearance probability of the specific character data related to the appearance probability change condition is high, so that the enemy boss monster in the computer battle game The probability of appearing as is high. Therefore, if the player is in the event period before the specified date and time, the player has a high probability of obtaining the specific character data by winning the computer game. When the specified date and time is reached, the appearance probability of specific character data that can be acquired with high acquisition probability during the event period becomes low or zero. Therefore, the probability that the monster character of that particular character data will appear as an enemy monster in a computer battle game after the specified date or time becomes low or zero, and after the event period is over, the player can play a computer battle. Depending on the game, it becomes difficult or impossible to obtain the specific character data. If this is used, the player's game play can be promoted during the event period until the specified date and time is reached, so that many players can visit the playground during the event period.

[0121] This modification 2 is particularly suitable when the arcade game machine 1 is first installed in a game arcade, This is effective when new character data is added to an existing arcade game machine by the distributed character processing. In other words, in the former case, the game play of the new player can be promoted without playing the arcade game machine 1. In the latter case, the added new character data can be widely used by players in a short period of time.

It should be noted that conditions for changing the appearance probability such as which game character appearance probability data to lower or zero at the end of the event period and how much the game character appearance probability data should be reduced are the same as those in the above embodiment. As described above, a desired condition can be determined by appropriately setting the appearance probability change condition data stored in the condition storage unit 110.

[0122] In the above embodiment (including the above-described modifications, the same applies hereinafter), the central management unit of the arcade game machine 1 includes the time measuring device 37, the specified date and time storage unit 109, and the specified date and time change unit 1 12 In the above description, the condition storage unit 110 and the condition change unit 11 are provided. However, some or all of them may be provided in each station 10.

[0123] In the above embodiment, the case where the method of obtaining the character data of the monster character whose appearance probability is changed in the character acquisition event described above is a method of winning in a computer battle game has been described as an example. Other methods of obtaining the same effect. As mentioned above, you can obtain a method other than a computer game by paying credits at a shop event or by purchasing multiple character data that you obtained at a composite event using one or more new character data. For example, the method of obtaining by converting to.

[0124] For the former method of obtaining! For example, the type of character data that can be purchased at a shop event performed on each arcade game machine, the number of character data sold at the shop event, etc. If it is changed during the period of the acquisition event, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. In this case, the data for determining the type of character data that can be purchased and the data for determining the number of character data to be sold at a shop event are the appearance probability data. Change these data when the day and time are reached. Also, some character data On the other hand, if the selling price at the shop event is changed during the event period, the acquisition probability that each player can obtain at the shop event will change, so in this case, to determine the selling price The data is also appearance probability data.

[0125] In the latter acquisition method, for example, the probability of becoming character data after being converted by a synthesis event for each character data, and the type of character data that can be synthesized by a synthesis event, are determined. If it is changed during the period, the same effect as in the case of the above embodiment can be obtained. In this case, there is data for determining the probability of becoming character data after being converted by a synthesis event for each character data, and data for determining the type of character data that can be combined. Since it is appearance probability data, these data are changed when the specified date and time are reached.

[0126] In the above embodiment, the case where the character data obtained by the player or the specific data for specifying the character data are all stored in the same magnetic card has been described. Alternatively, it may be stored in a portable storage medium such as an individual magnetic card. In this case, it is desirable to display an image such as a picture representing a monster character corresponding to the character data stored inside or the character data specified by the specific data on the outer surface of the portable storage medium. In this way, the player's willingness to obtain each character data is increased, and game play can be promoted for the player. In addition, when printing a picture on the outer surface of a portable storage medium, a portable storage medium in which a picture representing each monster character is printed on the outer surface in advance in the arcade game machine and then ejected. You may do it.

In the above embodiment, the case where the character data corresponding to the data can be used in the game by reading the data stored in the magnetic card has been described. However, this portable storage medium is used as in a trading card game. When used for other games such as a card game, a data reading unit that functions as data reading means for reading data stored in a magnetic card is not necessarily required.

Also, the monster character corresponding to the character data obtained by the player is trained. When used for other games such as a card game such as a playing card game, an image such as a picture representing a monster character corresponding to the character data stored in the usable character area may be displayed on the outer surface. The carrying member may be discharged from the arcade game machine. In this case, it is not always necessary to store data such as character data in the portable member.

[0127] In the above-described embodiment, the case where each arcade game machine includes the time measuring device 37 has been described. However, the time measuring device 37 is provided in the management server 40, and the date and time are transmitted from the management server 40 via the communication network. Data may be sent to each arcade game machine. In this case, the external communication interface 36 and the central controller 31 in the central controller of each arcade game machine function as date and time acquisition means.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the current date and time has reached a specified date and time in each arcade game machine (S42 described above), but this determination may be performed by the management Sano O. Specifically, the management server 40 is provided with a count unit as a counting unit similar to the timing device 37, and the control unit 41 as a date and time acquisition unit functions as the date and time acquisition unit with the date and time counted by the counting unit. The control device 41, which is a determination unit, is caused to function as a determination unit that determines whether or not the acquired date / time has become the specified date / time. When the control device 41 determines that the specified date / time has been reached, the control device 41 transmits the appearance probability change data from the external communication interface 45 to the arcade game machine via the communication network. On the other hand, in the arcade game machine, when the appearance probability change data transmitted from the management server 40 is received, the appearance probability setting change unit 107 determines that the specified date / time has been reached, and changes the appearance probability data. Do. According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide the time measuring device 37 and the specified date and time storage unit 109 in each arcade game machine.

[0128] In the above embodiment, the means realized by software such as a computer program may be realized by hardware such as a circuit or chip, or by hardware such as a circuit or chip. The realized means may be realized by software such as a computer program.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A game device,

An operation unit for game operation;

A game image display unit for displaying game images including game element images;

A game element storage unit that stores game element data corresponding to each of a plurality of game element images that can be displayed on the game image display unit;

A game element image corresponding to the game element data read from the game element storage unit is displayed on the game image display unit while the game is in progress, and the progress of the game is controlled according to the operation content of the operation unit. A game control unit;

Among the plurality of game element data stored in the game element storage unit, the game element data that can be used by the player playing the game in the game or the specific data for specifying the game element data A usable element storage unit for storing the game element, and the game control unit for displaying each game element image corresponding to each of the plurality of game element data stored in the game element storage unit on the game image display unit. An appearance probability storage unit that stores appearance probability data for determining an appearance probability, a date acquisition unit that acquires date and time that is at least one of the date and time, and a date and time acquired by the date acquisition unit when the specified date is reached The appearance probability of the game element image corresponding to at least one of the plurality of game element data varies according to a predetermined appearance probability change condition. Has a probability changing unit that changes the appearance probability data stored in the sea urchin said output current probability storage unit,

The game progression unit determines a game element image corresponding to one or more game element data stored in the game element storage unit based on the appearance probability data stored in the appearance probability storage unit. The game progress is controlled so as to be displayed on the game image display unit according to the appearance probability, and game element data corresponding to the game element image displayed on the game image display unit or specific data of the game element is specified. The game device which performs control which memorize | stores in this useable element memory | storage part according to use permission conditions of.

[2] The game device of claim 1,

Receive game value media with money, medals or equivalent electronic data Have a receiving part

The game apparatus, wherein the game progress unit starts the progress of the game on condition that the receiving unit receives a game value medium.

[3] The game device of claim 2,

An operation section for changing conditions;

A game apparatus comprising: a condition setting changing unit that sets and changes the predetermined appearance probability changing condition according to the operation content of the condition changing operation unit.

[4] The game device of claim 2,

An operation unit for changing the specified date and time,

A game device comprising: a specified date and time setting change unit configured to change the specified date and time according to the operation content of the operation unit for changing the specified date and time.

[5] The game device of claim 1,

A game comprising: a condition change data receiving unit that receives condition change data via a network; and a condition setting change unit that changes the predetermined appearance probability change condition according to the condition change data received by the condition change data receiving unit apparatus.

[6] The game device of claim 1,

A specified date / time change data receiving unit for receiving the specified date / time change data via the network, and a specified date / time setting changing unit for changing the setting of the specified date / time according to the specified date / time change data received by the specified date / time change data receiving unit. Game device.

[7] The game device of claim 1,

Stores game element data that can be used in a game by another player other than the player among the plurality of game element data stored in the game element storage unit, or specific data for specifying the game element data A usable element storage unit different from the usable element storage unit,

The game control unit determines whether or not the power satisfies a predetermined delivery condition, and when determining that the predetermined delivery condition is satisfied, the game element data stored in the usable element storage unit or the game Another usable element with the same data as the element specific data A game device that performs control stored in a storage unit.

[8] The game device of claim 7,

When the game control unit stores the same data in the other usable element storage unit, the game control unit stores game element data or specific data corresponding to the same data in accordance with a predetermined erasing condition! A game device that performs control to erase from the usable element storage unit.

[9] The game device of claim 1,

A game apparatus having a storage medium discharge unit for discharging a portable storage medium that stores game element data stored in the usable element storage unit or data corresponding to specific data.

[10] The game device of claim 9,

A data reading unit for reading data stored in the portable storage medium, wherein the game control unit stores game element data or specific data corresponding to the data read by the data reading unit in the usable element storage unit; A game device that performs control stored in the memory.

[11] The game device of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10;

A game system comprising: a management device connected to the game device via a network so that data communication is possible;

The management device includes a counting unit that counts a date and time that is at least one of a date and a time, and a transmission unit that transmits data of the date and time counted by the counting unit to the game device,

The game system in which the date and time acquisition unit in the game device receives the date and time data transmitted from the management device.

[12] The game device of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10;

The date and time acquisition unit is provided in the management device instead of the game device,

The management device counts a date and time that is at least one of date and time Have

The date and time acquisition unit acquires the date and time counted by the counting unit,

The management device determines whether or not the date and time acquired by the date and time acquisition unit has become a specified date and time, and the appearance probability change data when the determination unit determines that the specified date and time has been reached. And a transmission unit for transmitting to

The game device includes a receiving unit that receives the appearance probability change data transmitted from the management device,

The appearance probability changing unit of the game device determines that the specified date / time has been reached when the appearance probability changing data is received, and, according to the predetermined appearance probability changing condition, out of the plurality of game element data A game system that changes the appearance probability data stored in the appearance probability storage unit so that the appearance probability of a game element image corresponding to at least one fluctuates.