JP2008043508A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus for increasing the expectation of a jackpot as a game progresses, and always maintaining player's expectation of the jackpot by possible winning of the jackpot. <P>SOLUTION: In each of token game stations 10, a partial area is selectively used from a game field divided into a plurality of areas, and is selected by a player to be determined that whether a specific character is present in the selected area, and every time the partial area selected by the player is determined as a "failure", the "failure" partial area is set not to be selected when a following challenge right-acquiring game is performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus, and more particularly to a game apparatus that executes a predetermined game when a predetermined game value is input and awards game value according to the game result.

  In recent years, in a game device that executes a predetermined game when a game value such as a medal is inserted and pays out a game value according to the game result, the medal is accumulated at a certain rate from among the bet medals. When a certain condition is fulfilled with a certain probability (for example, when a specific role is given), a medal game device incorporating a system called a jackpot that pays out stored medals at once is enjoyed by many people. It is rare.

  Conventionally, in such a medal game device using a jackpot, it is known that the player's expectation is effectively increased with respect to paying a large amount of medals with the jackpot.

  In particular, recently, it has been known that the chance of paying out medals in a jackpot is appealed to the player, and the expectation of the player is improved for paying out a large amount of medals through the jackpot.

Specifically, in this medal game, the number of medals that can be acquired while gradually changing based on the game result of each stage game when the game related to the jackpot is executed in stages as a sub game and a main game. There is something to display.
JP 2006-75508 A

  However, in a conventional medal game device, depending on the progress of the game, such as immediately after the jackpot is executed, depending on the progress of the game, such as when the number of medals that should be used as a source of medals to be acquired at the time of executing the jackpot is small, The player's expectation for the game may be low, and it may not be a motivation for participating in the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the object of the present invention is to always maintain the degree of expectation for a special reward such as a jackpot of a player and as the game progresses. An object of the present invention is to provide a game device that can further increase the degree of expectation for a jackpot and improve the interest of a player in games.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
A game device that executes a game value game in which a game is executed on condition that a game value is input, and the game value is paid out to a player according to a result of the game,
Includes a special reward game that allows the player to play to obtain a special reward, and a challenge right acquisition game that allows the player to perform a select play to obtain the right to challenge the special reward game under predetermined conditions. Game computing means for performing processing for executing the game value game;
Payout processing means for performing a process of paying out the game value to the player based on the execution result of the game value game;
Including
The game calculation means includes
Providing means for providing the player with a plurality of options including options representing winnings associated with acquiring the challenge right for the special reward when executing the challenge right acquisition game;
The player receives a selection of a desired option from the provided options, and when a challenge right acquisition condition that makes it necessary to select an option representing winning is satisfied by the received option, the challenge right acquisition game Special reward game control means for controlling the special reward game by shifting to the special reward game;
The selection of a desired option by the player is received from the provided options, and when the received option is an out-of-game option, the option selected as the out-of-game is set to be unselectable in the challenge right acquisition game. Setting means;
With
The providing means provides only the selectable options to the player when the challenge right acquisition game is executed again after the next time.

  With this configuration, the present invention does not allow selection of an already selected option when a challenge right acquisition game is executed again after shifting to a selective play for acquiring a special right challenge right such as a jackpot. Only selectable options are provided to the player. Therefore, if the challenge right acquisition game is repeatedly executed, the probability of winning the right to challenge the special reward game, which is a game related to the acquisition of the special reward, increases.

  Therefore, the present invention can always maintain the player's expectation for a special reward such as a jackpot, and can further increase the expectation for a jackpot as the game progresses. The interest can be improved. Here, “Selective play to obtain the right to challenge the special reward game” means that one “win” option indicating the acquisition of the right to challenge the special reward game is prepared in advance. In addition, when selecting the “win” option, a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that a condition for acquiring the right to challenge the special reward game is satisfied. When a plurality of options are selected, a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined for the first time that the condition for acquiring the right to challenge the special reward game is satisfied.

  In addition, when any one of a plurality of selectable options is selected, a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined by lottery each time whether the option is a hit or miss. A configuration may be adopted in which a lottery is performed so that a win is always generated when all the remaining selectable options are selected.

(2) In the present invention,
The game value game includes a normal game that is started on condition that the game value is input,
Means for switching the game from the normal game to the challenge acquisition game when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the normal game;
The providing means may adopt a configuration in which only the selectable options are provided to the player when the challenge right acquisition game is executed.

(3) In the present invention,
The game value game includes a base game that can be individually executed by a plurality of the players on condition that the game value is input,
Means for switching only the base game of the player from the base game to a common challenge right acquisition game executed in common by each player when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the base game;
The providing means includes
A configuration may be adopted in which only the selectable options are provided in common to each player when the challenge right acquisition game is executed.

  According to this configuration, the present invention allows each player to execute a common challenge right acquisition game, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game by creating competitiveness, and other players can first challenge the right to challenge. Even if the acquired game is executed, if the right to challenge the special reward game is lost, the probability of the right to challenge the special reward game increases in the next challenge right acquisition game. It is possible to increase the expectation for special rewards such as jackpots and maintain interest.

(4) In the present invention,
Means for storing in a storage means data for specifying the option set to be non-selectable when the game value game is interrupted;
The providing means includes
When the game value game is restarted and the challenge right acquisition game is executed again, the stored data may be read to provide only the selectable options.

  Even if the player interrupts the game, or even when another player is executing the base game or the challenge right acquisition game and newly participating in the base game, the other player If the game for acquiring the right to challenge is repeatedly executed by the game, it is possible to maintain a high probability of winning the right to challenge the special reward game. Can be provided.

(5) In the present invention,
The option storage control means includes:
When the special reward game is executed, a configuration may be adopted in which processing for resetting data for specifying an option set to be unselectable stored in the storage unit is performed.

(6) In the present invention,
The providing means includes
Adopting a configuration that provides the plurality of options including an option for acquiring an item that can be used in other games other than the challenge right acquisition game and is useful when executing any of the games Also good.

  With this configuration, the present invention is effective for acquiring a special reward in an item or a special reward game that can quickly re-challenge a challenge right acquisition game in addition to the right to challenge a special reward game. By winning items, etc., even if the challenge right acquisition game shifts to the right to challenge the special reward game, it is possible to maintain interest in the game.

(7) In the present invention,
The special reward game control means includes:
A special reward game that is common to each player is executed, and the player who has challenged the special reward game is executed by the player when the player cannot acquire the special reward in the special reward game. Means for storing information on the special reward game in the storage means;
The special reward game control means includes:
When any player wins the right to challenge the special reward again, the information regarding the stored special reward game is read, and the execution of the special reward game is controlled based on the read information regarding the special reward game You may employ | adopt the structure to do.

  With this configuration, the present invention allows each player to execute a common game even for a special reward game for acquiring a jackpot or the like, thereby creating a competitive spirit and improving the interest of the player in the game. In addition, even if another player has executed the special reward game first, if the special reward cannot be acquired, the probability that the other player will acquire the special reward in the challenge right acquisition game becomes high. It is possible to increase the degree of expectation of the player's special reward and maintain interest.

(8) In the present invention,
You may employ | adopt the structure containing the accumulation | storage resource management means which accumulate | stores as a special reward resource for paying out the predetermined ratio of the said input game value as a special reward.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  This embodiment described below does not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

  In the following description, a medal is used as the game value, but it is stored as data in other game media such as a game ball, coins circulated as money, or a storage medium such as an IC card or a magnetic card. Including points.

  Further, in the following description, a game value is inserted as a medal or the like physically inserted into the game device, or stored as data in a storage medium inserted into the game device by the player. It includes receiving the game value from the player in software by reading out the game value, performing a writing process, and the like.

1. Outline of Game Device First, an outline of a game device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of an external configuration diagram of the game device according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game device according to the present embodiment executes a predetermined puzzle game when a medal 30 is inserted, and a plurality of medal game stations 10 for paying out the medal 30 according to the game result. And a display unit 50 that performs processing and display related to a special reward game in the pot (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot game”).

  In the game device of the present embodiment, four medal game stations 10 (10a to 10d) and one display unit 50 are connected via the communication line 11.

  The game apparatus according to the present embodiment is configured to execute the base game independently for each medal game station 10. In addition, this game apparatus is configured to execute each medal game station 10 and the display unit 50 in conjunction with each other for the challenge right acquisition game and the jackpot game. Each time the game is executed, each game is executed in common with each medal game station 10 in the same game field reflecting the game situation.

Medal game station 10
Each medal game station 10 executes a predetermined puzzle game (hereinafter referred to as “normal game”) that is normally executed by a player and a puzzle game of the same type as the normal game, on condition that the medal 30 is inserted. A game for acquiring a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot game”) and a right to challenge the jackpot game when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the normal game (ie, jackpot game) A challenge acquisition game for performing a lottery (for performing a game) is executed as a medal game.

(Normal game)
Each medal game station 10 of the present embodiment, as a normal game, for each medal game station 10, on the condition that the medal 30 is inserted, various cards appear randomly as images, and the appeared cards are displayed. They are arranged in a predetermined area on the screen according to instructions from the player.

  Each medal game station 10 executes a puzzle game that controls the acquisition of various items or the transition to a challenge right acquisition game according to the arrangement of the cards.

(Challenge right acquisition game)
Further, each medal game station 10 is a specific character (hereinafter referred to as “specific character”) based on the same situation and field in common as each medal game station 10 as a challenge right acquisition game (for example, described later). A game to search for a witch to))).

  In particular, each medal game station 10 of the present embodiment functions as a providing means, and uses any area (hereinafter referred to as “partial area”) in a game field divided into a plurality of districts as an option, By causing the player to select one of the partial areas, it is determined whether or not a specific character exists in the selected part.

  Each medal station 10 is “winned” when a specific character is present in the partial area selected by the player, and otherwise “missed” and is common to each medal game station 10 in the same game field. The lottery is performed by the same option. However, as will be described later, each medal game station 10 can acquire items useful for the execution of each game, such as a jackpot game, even if it is “out of place”.

  In addition, each medal game station 10 in the challenge acquisition game, each time the partial area selected by each player is determined to be “out of”, the “out of” partial area is assigned to the next right to challenge. It is set so that it cannot be selected when the acquisition game is executed.

  Each medal game station 10 repeatedly executes the challenge right acquisition game including other medal game stations 10 until “winning” (until the partial area where the specific character exists) is specified. As the challenge right acquisition game is executed, the choices that the player can select are reduced to increase the winning probability.

(Jackpot game as a special reward game)
On the other hand, each medal game station 10 of the present embodiment plays a puzzle game of the same type as the normal game as a jackpot game, and a game that eliminates a specific character found at the time of the challenge acquisition game by the arrangement of cards. Is supposed to do.

  In particular, each medal game station 10 is configured to execute the same jackpot game provided in common in any medal game station 10 in conjunction with the display unit 50.

  That is, each medal game station acquires information indicating the status of the jackpot game in which this jackpot could not be acquired under the management of the display unit 50 when the jackpot could not be acquired. It is like that.

  Each medal game station 10 then continues the executed jackpot game when any of the medal game stations 10 executes the jackpot game (that is, as described later, the energy value of the specific character). The game may be executed (based on information that fluctuates according to the player's operation during a jackpot game such as a hit point).

Display unit 50
The display unit 50 has a display area 50a for displaying a predetermined image in the challenge acquisition game or the jackpot game, and functions as a game calculation means in conjunction with each medal game station 10, and each medal game station. 10, the same challenge right acquisition game and jackpot game executed in a common game field and situation are executed, and further function as a switching means in conjunction with each medal game station 10. A process of switching a game to be executed (for example, a normal game, a challenge acquisition game, a jackpot game) to another game is performed.

  Further, the display unit 50 also functions as a setting means in conjunction with each medal game station 10. In the challenge acquisition game, the display unit 50 has already been assigned to each medal game station 10 until “winning” (“winning”). Each of the medal game stations 10 stores an instruction for making the selection impossible so that the “out of” partial area (option) selected by the player is stored, and the “out of” partial area is selected again after the selection. To do.

  The display unit 50 stores various information at the end of the game when the jackpot cannot be obtained in the jackpot game, and then executes the jackpot game. The medal game station 10 that executes the jackpot game is provided with the stored information so that the jackpot game is continued and executed.

  Note that the display unit 50 of the present embodiment is formed in a tower shape so that the medals 30 paid out at the jackpots that can be acquired by the player are displayed so that the players played at each medal game station 10 can see the medals. Has been.

  As described above, in the game device of this embodiment, in the challenge right acquisition game, when the challenge right acquisition game is executed again after shifting to the lottery, the option that can be selected without selecting the already selected option is selected. If the challenge right acquisition game is executed repeatedly, the probability of winning the challenge right acquisition game can be increased. On the other hand, there is a possibility of winning in the first challenge right acquisition game. , You can get the right to challenge the jackpot game in all the challenge right acquisition games.

  Therefore, this game device can always maintain the player's expectation for winning the jackpot and the like, and can further increase the expectation for the jackpot as the game progresses. It is possible to improve interest.

  In addition, the game device can acquire an item useful when executing each game while executing each game, and does not acquire the item from the player such as quickly clearing each game. Each game can be executed more easily than when.

  Therefore, even if the game device cannot acquire the jackpot or cannot win the challenge right acquisition game, if the item can be acquired, The expectation degree for the early establishment of the jackpot can be improved.

  In each medal game station, when a normal game is executed, a challenge right acquisition game (or jackpot game) is already executed by another medal game station, and thereafter, a challenge right acquisition game (or jackpot game) is executed. ), Even if the game has been transferred, the status of the challenge right acquisition game (or jackpot game) already executed is reflected, that is, the game is transferred based on the challenge right acquisition game information (or jackpot game information). The game can be executed.

2. External Configuration of Medal Game Station Next, an external configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of an external view of the medal game station 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the medal game station 10 performs a base game, a challenge right acquisition game, and a jackpot game, and has a display 42 having a touch panel screen in the upper front of the housing 12. .

  In addition, the medal game station 10 can perform various operation inputs related to player operations while displaying various images related to the game played in the medal game station 10.

  In the medal game station 10, an operation unit 20 is provided approximately in front of the casing 12 in the vertical direction. The operation unit 20 is provided with a medal slot 22 and a medal storage unit 25 for storing the medal 30, and a payout port 24 for paying out the medal 30 in the housing 12 to the medal storage unit 25 is provided on the operation unit 20. It is provided in the front surface of the housing | casing 12 so that it may adjoin above.

  Further, when the medal game station 10 is inserted, the medal game station 10 detects the number of inserted coins, performs various controls based on the detected number of coins, and if there are medals 30 to be paid out after various games are finished. A medal payout hopper (not shown) installed in the housing 12 is paid out as a reward from the payout outlet 24 and stored in the medal storage unit 25.

  Note that a return port 38 for the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion port 22 is provided on the side of the housing 12 and below the operation unit 20.

  The display unit 50 according to the present embodiment performs a calculation of adding a predetermined ratio of the number of medals 30 inserted into each medal game station 10 every time the player inserts the medals 30, and pays out to the player. It accumulates as a source of special rewards as pots.

  In the present embodiment, for example, if the predetermined ratio is 10%, when 20 medals 30 are inserted, two medals 30 are accumulated as special reward resources.

3. 3. Circuit Configuration of Game Device 3.1 Circuit Configuration of Medal Game Station Next, the circuit configuration (functional block) of the medal game station 10 and the display unit of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram of the medal game station 10 and the display unit 50 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the medal game station 10 of this embodiment includes an inserted medal detection unit 23, a medal payout unit 37, a display 42, a touch panel 43, a processing unit 70, a storage unit 44, and information storage. The medium 46 and the sound output unit 48 are included at least.

  The storage unit 44 serves as a work area for the processing unit 70 and the like, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM. In particular, the storage unit 44 of the present embodiment stores items acquired by the player in the base game, challenge right acquisition game, or jackpot game.

  The information storage medium 46 (a computer-readable storage medium) stores information such as programs and data, and functions thereof are hardware such as a hard disk, a memory (ROM), and an optical disk (CD, DVD). realizable. Based on the information stored in the information storage medium 46, the processing unit 70 performs various processes of the present invention (this embodiment). That is, the information storage medium 46 stores information (program or data) for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 70).

  The information storage medium 46 stores a random number table 46a as a data table group. The random number table group 46a stores a plurality of random number tables corresponding to various lotteries. Each random number table includes a processing unit. A random number used when the lottery means 76 of the 70 performs the lottery process is stored.

  Part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 46 is transferred to the storage unit 44 when the system is powered on. The information stored in the information storage medium 46 instructs program code, image data, sound data, shape data of display objects, table data, list data, and processing of the present embodiment for performing the processing of the present embodiment. Information, information for performing processing according to the instruction, and the like.

  The inserted medal detection unit 23 detects the medal 30 inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. These functions can be realized by various sensors.

  The medal payout unit 37 is for paying out the medal 30 onto the game field 18, and the function can be realized by a payout hopper for paying out medals, for example.

  The display 42 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display.

  The touch panel 43 is provided over the entire display area of the display 42, and when the player touches the display 42, the touched display area is detected. Specifically, the touch panel 43 detects that a predetermined display area is touched by the pressure-sensitive method when the operation instruction information designated by the player is displayed on the display 42, and is detected. Information indicating the position is output to the processing unit 70 described later as position data.

  The processing unit 70 recognizes the player's operation instruction by associating the operation instruction information displayed in the display area with the position data. That is, the touch panel 43 and the processing unit 70 cooperate to function as an input unit that receives input from the player.

  The sound output unit 48 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker.

  The communication unit 49 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other image generation system), and functions thereof include hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, It can be realized by a program.

  The processing unit 70 performs various processing such as control of the entire system, instruction instruction to each block in the system, game processing, image processing, sound processing, medal control processing, etc. It can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a given program (game program).

  The processing unit 70 includes a communication control unit 72, a normal game control unit 74, a challenge right acquisition game control unit 76, a jackpot game control unit 78, an item management unit 80, a payout control unit 82, an image generation unit 84, and a sound generation unit. 85. And this process part 70 functions as a game calculating means and a payout process means with the process part 700 of the display unit 50 mentioned later.

  The communication control means 72 performs processing for transmitting various information of the medal game station 10 to the display unit 50 and processing for receiving various information of the display unit 50. Specifically, a process for transmitting / receiving the detection signal of the inserted medal detection unit 23, information on the jackpot game in the challenge right acquisition game control means 78 and the jackpot game control means 78 to and from the display unit 50 is performed. .

  The normal game control means 74 executes a predetermined puzzle game as a normal game for each medal game station 10 on condition that the medal 30 is inserted.

  Specifically, the base game control means 74 randomly causes various cards (for example, four 15 types each) to appear as images, and the appeared cards are displayed in predetermined fields (on the screen) according to instructions from the player. Various game processes for arranging in a 3 × 3 square field) are performed.

  The normal game control means 74 is useful for acquiring an item as a reference for paying out the medal 30, shifting to a challenge right acquisition game, or progressing the challenge right acquisition game while erasing the card by the arrangement of the cards. Game processing for providing items to the player is performed. The normal game control means 74, together with the challenge right acquisition game control means 76, the jackpot game control means 78, and the processing unit 700 of the display unit 50, acquires play execution means for performing processing for acquiring items as described above. And also functions as game control means for performing processing for executing each game using the acquired item.

  The challenge right acquisition game control means 76 functions as a special reward game control means together with the jackpot game control means 78 and the processing unit 700 of the display unit 50.

  That is, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 acquires information on the challenge right acquisition game (hereinafter referred to as “challenge right acquisition game information”) for making the choices impossible to select in the challenge right acquisition game from the display unit 50. Then, the challenge right acquisition game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) by reflecting the acquired information.

  Then, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 executes the same challenge right acquisition game for searching for a specific character in a game field common to other medal game stations 10.

  Specifically, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 presents a plurality of partial areas as options, and when the player selects any of the partial areas, a specific character exists in the selected part. A lottery to determine whether or not.

  Then, when there is a specific character in the partial area selected by the player, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 determines that the lottery is “winning” (the option is “winning”), and the jack Transition to the pot game.

  In addition, when the specific character does not exist in the partial area selected by the player, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 determines that the lottery is “lost” (the choice is “missed”), and the lottery When the number of times (the number of selected plays) remains, the challenge right acquisition game is executed again, and the challenge right until the number of lotteries (the number of selected plays) runs out, that is, until “0” is reached. Repeat the acquisition game.

  At this time, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 functions as a setting means, and when the challenge right acquisition game is executed again, the already selected partial area (ie, option) is set to be non-selectable to the player. Lets you select a partial area.

  Then, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76, when all of the predetermined number of lotteries (selection play) are “lost”, when the next challenge right acquisition game is performed, or when another medal game station 10 takes a challenge. When the right acquisition game is performed, the option information selected in each challenge right acquisition game is transmitted to the display unit 50 as the challenge right acquisition game information in order to make the selection impossible.

  The challenge right acquisition game control means 76 shifts to the normal game when the number of lotteries (the number of selected plays) becomes “0”. In addition, the “out of” of the challenge right acquisition game includes an option capable of acquiring items useful for the execution of the jackpot game or the normal game.

  The jackpot game control means 78 continues the jackpot game when the jackpot game is already executed from any one of the medal game stations 10 from the display unit 50 and the jackpot is not yet established. Information to be executed (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot game information”) is acquired, and the jackpot game is executed by reflecting the acquired information.

  In addition, the jackpot game control means 78 is configured to play a puzzle game of the same type as the normal game as a jackpot game. Do.

  That is, the jackpot game control means 78 enables an attack on a specific character based on the card arrangement, and when a numerical value (for example, energy value) predetermined by the attack is set to “0”, the jackpot game control means 78 Is acquired, the payout of the medal 30 is controlled based on the resources accumulated for the jackpot game.

  Then, if the jackpot is not established, specifically, if the predetermined numerical value for the specific character cannot be set to “0”, the jackpot game control means 78 next time. When the jackpot game is performed or when another medal game station 10 performs the jackpot game, the numerical value information is displayed on the display unit 50 as jackpot game information so that the jackpot game can be continued. Send.

  The item management means 80 manages the items acquired by the player in the base game or the challenge right acquisition game, and explains the usage and timing of the items acquired when each game is executed. With the text of

  Further, the item management means 80 is initially set in the normal game control means 74 or the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 based on the item acquired by the player when the execution of the normal game or the challenge right acquisition game is started. A process for executing the setting and executing various game processes based on the item is performed.

  The payout control means 82 functions as a payout processing means in cooperation with the normal game control means 74, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76, the jackpot game control hand 78, and the display unit 50. Then, based on the game result of the normal game control means 74, and further on the basis of instructions from the challenge right acquisition game control means 76, the jackpot game control hand 78 and the display unit 50, the operation of the medal payout section 37 is controlled. At the same time, a process for paying out a predetermined number of medals 30 is performed.

  The image generation means 84 generates various game images based on instructions from the normal game control means 74, the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 and the jackpot game control means 78, or a program stored in the information storage medium 46. Generate and output to the display 42.

  In particular, the image generation means 84 of the present embodiment generates various game images as the normal game, challenge right acquisition game, or jackpot game progresses.

  The sound generation unit 85 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, such as instructions from the normal game control unit 74, the challenge right acquisition game control unit 76, and the jackpot game control unit 78. The game sound such as BGM, sound effect, or voice is generated and output to the sound output unit 192.

3.2 Circuit Configuration of Display Unit The display unit 50 includes at least a display unit 52 and a processing unit 700.

  In this embodiment, the processing unit 70 of the medal game station 10 and the processing unit 700 of the display unit 50 also function as game calculation means and payout processing means.

  The processing unit 700 performs processing such as control of the display unit 50, control of the entire game system, instruction instruction to each block in the system, image processing or sound processing, and functions thereof are various processors ( CPU, DSP, etc.) or ASIC (gate array, etc.) or a given program.

  The processing unit 700 includes a communication control unit 86, a stored resource management unit 87, a challenge right acquisition game management unit 88, a challenge right acquisition game display control unit 89, a jackpot game management unit 90, a jackpot game display control unit 91, Special reward payout processing means 92 is included.

  The communication control means 86 performs processing for transmitting various information of the display unit 50 to each medal game station 10 and processing for receiving various information of the medal game station 10. Specifically, for example, a process for transmitting instruction information of the special reward payout processing unit 92 to each medal game station 10 is performed.

  The accumulated resource management means 87 performs a process for accumulating a predetermined percentage of the number of inserted medals 30 as a special reward resource for paying out a special reward for a jackpot game.

  Specifically, the accumulated resource management unit 87 jacks a predetermined ratio of the number of inserted medals 30 based on the detection signal of the inserted medal detection unit 23 acquired from each medal game station 10 via the communication control unit 72. In addition to performing an addition operation for the pot game, a process for calculating a special reward resource is performed.

  The challenge right acquisition game management means 88 functions as a providing means together with the challenge right acquisition game control means 76 of the processing unit 70, and when performing the next challenge right acquisition game from each medal game station 10, or other medal games When the station 10 plays a challenge right acquisition game, in order to disable selection of an already selected option, a process of acquiring information on an option already selected in each challenge right acquisition game as challenge right acquisition game information is performed. .

  And this challenge right acquisition game management means 88 memorize | stores and updates the received challenge right acquisition game information inside, and when the challenge right acquisition game is performed in any medal game station 10, the said right A process of providing the stored challenge right acquisition game information to the medal game station 10 that executes the challenge right acquisition game is performed.

  The challenge right acquisition game display control means 89 is linked to the medal game station 10 executing the challenge right acquisition game, and relay-displays the challenge right acquisition game executed in the medal game station 10 on the display unit 52. Processing is to be performed.

  Note that this challenge right acquisition game display control means 89 is only for players who are playing the challenge right acquisition game with various items such as presenting a “rejected” option in advance before the lottery during the execution of the challenge right acquisition game. When the game process for increasing the winning probability is being executed, the image related to the game process is controlled not to be relay-displayed on the display unit 52.

  Further, the challenge right acquisition game display control means 90 performs a control of switching each display based on each process or displaying a predetermined image on the display unit 52 in a plurality of screens.

  The jackpot game management means 90 is to continue the next jackpot game when a jackpot cannot be obtained from each medal game station 10 in the jackpot game, or when other medal game stations 10 In order to continue the jackpot game, a process of acquiring jackpot game information when the jackpot game is completed is performed.

  The jackpot game management means 90 stores and updates the received jackpot game information therein, and stores the information when the jackpot game is executed at any medal game station 10. The jackpot game information is provided to the medal game station 10 that executes the jackpot game.

  The jackpot game display control means 91 interlocks with the medal game station 10 that is executing the jackpot game, and relay-displays the jackpot game being executed at the medal game station 10 on the display unit 52.

  The jackpot game display control means 91 also performs processing for displaying the results of each player on the display unit 50. Moreover, this jackpot display control means 91 controls the display part 52 in order to switch each display based on each process, or to display on a several screen.

  The special reward payout processing means 92 functions as part of the payout processing means, calculates the number of medals to be paid out to the player out of the accumulated special reward resources according to the result of the jackpot game, and executes the jackpot game. Instruction information for paying out the calculated number of medals 30 is provided to the payout control means 82 of the executed medal game station 10.

  The display unit 52 has a display area 50a and outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment. The function of the display unit 52 can be realized by hardware such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display.

4). 4. Method of the Present Embodiment 4.1 Normal Game Next, a normal game executed in the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4-7 is a figure for demonstrating the normal game performed in the medal game station 10 of this embodiment.

4.1.1 Game Progress and Acquisition of Items The medal game station 10 according to the present embodiment uses 15 types of cards “box”, “key”, and “joker” randomly appearing by lottery according to the player's instructions. A puzzle game that is sequentially arranged in a 3 × 3 field is executed as a normal game, and this medal game station 10 has the same color and a pair of “box” cards C1 and C1. When the “key” card C2 is arranged adjacent to each other vertically or horizontally, the arranged “box” card C1 and “key” card C2 are erased and the number of medals is paid out as the price. A reference item (for example, “doll”) or an item useful for game progress in another game is acquired.

  Further, the medal game station 10 has the same color, and a “box” card C1 and a “key” card C2 and a “joker” card C3 are arranged adjacent to each other vertically or horizontally. In this case, the arranged “box” card C1 and “key” card C2 or those and “joker” card C3 are extinguished, and an item which becomes a reference for paying out the number of medals as the price (for example, "Dolls") or other games that are useful for the progress of the game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment is arranged in a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as “array card presentation area”) A1 on the screen when the base game is started. A card to be decided is determined by lottery and appears. When the player arranges the cards appearing in the area A1 at a desired position in the 3 × 3 arrangement area A2, the remaining cards are selected from a predetermined number of cards (60 cards of 15 types and 4 cards). A process of sequentially appearing any one of them in the array card presentation area A1 by lottery is performed. The player can arbitrarily place cards that appear sequentially in the array card presentation area A1 on the 3 × 3 array area A2 to advance the game.

  At this time, the medal game station 10 performs an internal lottery according to a predetermined rule to determine a card to appear.

  That is, although the medal game station 10 uses random numbers to determine the card to appear by the internal lottery, the score already acquired by the player according to the progress of the normal game, not only the normal game being executed, but also before that Based on various conditions such as the number of medals that have already been paid out, including the base game that was executed, or the stage of the base game that is being executed, the type of card that should appear is drawn.

  The medal game station 10 has a “box” card C1 and a “key” card C2 or a “joker” card each time a card that appears based on the player's instruction is arranged. It is determined whether or not the card C3 is adjacent vertically or horizontally on an area (hereinafter referred to as “array area”) A2 on the screen.

  For example, in the medal game station 10, as shown in FIG. 5, when a “box” card C 1 and a “key” card C 2 are arranged adjacent to each other on the top, bottom, left or right of the field, When two and one “box” cards C1 and “key” cards C2 are arranged adjacent to each other on the top, bottom, left and right of the field, or “box” cards on the top, bottom, left and right of the arrangement area A2. When the C1 and “key” card C2 and the “joker” C3 card are arranged adjacent to each other, each card is erased.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, the medal game station 10 acquires the item “doll” IT1 as a reference for paying out the number of medals as a consideration for eliminating the card from the card C1 of the “box”, and “Joker” To acquire items (eg, crystals) necessary for the transition to the challenge-winning game from the card C3, or items (eg, candles, maps or downing sticks) useful for early winning in the challenge-winning game It has become.

  Note that the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment acquires a predetermined number (for example, three) of crystals as items necessary for the transition to the challenge right acquisition game, and ends the normal game at that time and takes the challenge right. It is designed to shift to the acquisition game.

  In addition, “candle” as a useful item for winning early in the challenge right acquisition game is an item that increases the number of lotteries (the number of selectable playable games) by “1” when the challenge right acquisition game is executed. The “map” is an item indicating a group of options (a district composed of a plurality of partial areas described later) indicating “winning” when the challenge acquisition game is executed. Further, the “down bar” is an item indicating an option group indicating “out” in the challenge right acquisition game.

  On the other hand, in the medal game station 10, the “box” card C1 and the “key” card C2 or the “joker” card C3 which are paired are adjacent to each other vertically or horizontally on the arrangement area A2. If not arranged, the arrangement of the next card appearing in the arrangement card presentation area A1 is executed without erasing the arranged cards.

  In the medal game station 10, when all the cards can be arranged (that is, when the game is cleared), or when all the cards cannot be arranged as shown in FIG. However, if the “doll” IT1 of a certain item cannot be obtained (that is, the game is over), the normal game is ended.

  In particular, when the game is cleared, the medal game station 10 performs a medal payout process based on the score obtained by the disappearance of the card and the acquired item “doll” IT1.

  For example, the medal game station 10 determines the number of payouts for medals inserted according to the number of items IT1 of “dolls”, and pays out the number of medals, that is, pays out, when a certain score is obtained. ing.

  The medal game station 10 can play a base game at a plurality of different stages, and increases the difficulty of the puzzle game as the game progresses, that is, as the stage is cleared. At the same time, a normal game in which the medal payout is increased is executed.

4.1.2 Use of Items On the other hand, the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment has various irregularities with respect to the execution of the above-described normal game based on the items acquired in the challenge right acquisition game that has already been executed. Game processing is performed.

  Specifically, when the medal game station 10 starts the normal game, as described later, the medal game station 10 performs an initial setting based on items acquired in the challenge right acquisition game, and executes the normal game. It has become.

  For example, "Jewel Fragment" that indicates an increase in the number of dividends in the base game, "Slave" that indicates the acquisition of one-stage clear in the base game, and "Crystal Ball" that is required when shifting from the base game to the challenge acquisition game Alternatively, when the “azimuth magnet” that prohibits the appearance of the “joker” card C3 in the base game is acquired in the challenge right acquisition game, the medal game station 10 The game is usually started by setting conditions and programs.

  As will be described later, when “food”, which is an item that enables random selection of each stage of the normal game, is acquired in the challenge acquisition game, before the start of the normal game, The stage is selected, and the base game in the selected stage is played.

4.2 Challenge Right Acquisition Game 4.2.1 Start and End Conditions of Challenge Right Acquisition Game Next, start processing and end conditions of the challenge right acquisition game executed in the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  As described above, the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment has the same situation in each medal game station 10 in conjunction with the display unit 50 when a predetermined number of predetermined items are acquired in the base game. Based on the game, a common challenge right acquisition game is started.

  The medal game station 10 has the challenge right acquisition game information indicating the already selected partial area when the challenge right acquisition game is already executed in the medal game station 10 or another medal game station 10. Based on the acquired challenge right acquisition game information, the option to disable selection is set as described later, and the challenge right acquisition game is started based on the setting. .

  The medal game station 10 has a “witch” of a specific character when no medal game station 10 has yet been run for the challenge right acquisition game, or by the challenge right acquisition game executed immediately before. When a partial area is specified, a challenge right acquisition game is newly started.

  That is, in this embodiment, as will be described later, even if the jackpot is not acquired by the jackpot game, the next winning challenge winning game is executed as a new one. .

  In addition, when the challenge right acquisition game is started, the display unit 50 of the present embodiment relays the game.

  On the other hand, this medal game station 10 is usually configured to allow a player to select a partial area a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) in a single challenge right acquisition game. When the partial area where the character's “witch” cannot be specified, the game shifts to the normal game, and when the partial area can be specified within a predetermined number of times, the game shifts to the jackpot game. It is supposed to be.

  Also, the medal game station 10 sets the option selected by the player during the challenge right acquisition game to non-selectable when making a later selection in the challenge right acquisition game, and ends the challenge right acquisition game. In the next challenge right acquisition game, the medal game station 10 executing the challenge right acquisition game is set to be unselectable.

  For this reason, when the challenge right acquisition game is completed, the medal game station 10 transmits information on options selected in the challenge right acquisition game to the display unit 50 as challenge right acquisition game information. Yes.

  The display unit 50 stores and manages the challenge right acquisition game information. When the medal game station 10 shifts to the challenge right acquisition game again, the display unit 50 corresponds to the challenge right acquisition game information. The medal game station 10 is provided.

  As a result, even if the player has not participated in the normal game or the like until now, if any of the medal game stations 10 can execute the challenge right acquisition game, the challenge right acquisition game information can be used. It is like that.

  Therefore, even if the player interrupts the game, or even if another player newly participates in the normal game while the normal game or the like is being executed, if the challenge right acquisition game is repeatedly executed, Since the winning probability of the right to challenge the jackpot game can be maintained at a high level, it is possible to provide a motivation for re-participating in the entire game or participating in the middle of the game.

  Further, when the jackpot game as the special reward game is executed, the medal game station 10 resets the data for specifying the option set to be non-selectable stored in the storage unit as described above. Processing is performed, and the next challenge right acquisition game is executed as a new one. It should be noted that only when the jackpot game is executed and the jackpot is acquired, a process for resetting data stored in the storage means for specifying the option set to be unselectable may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of medal game stations 10 can be shifted to a challenge right acquisition game at the same timing (while one medal game station 10 is a challenge right acquisition game, (In some cases) When the game can be transferred to the challenge right acquisition game, the challenge right acquisition game may be executed in the same field at the same time. Then, another medal game station 10 may wait until the previously executed challenge right acquisition game is completed.

4.2.2 Progress of Challenge Right Acquisition Game Next, the progress of the challenge right acquisition game executed in the medal game station 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the entire field of the challenge acquisition game executed in the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment. FIGS. 9 to 11 show the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating specification of the partial area in the challenge right acquisition game performed in FIG.

  When the challenge acquisition game is started, the medal game station 10 displays a game field divided into a plurality of districts (for example, seven districts) Z having a plurality of partial areas (for example, 30 areas) on the screen, A display prompting the player to select a district is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the medal game station 10 has characteristics such as a district where items useful for the challenge right acquisition game or the normal game can be easily obtained, or a district where the probability that a specific character exists is high. The game field divided into seven districts Z is displayed together with text explaining the characteristics of each district Z.

  Note that the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment can be characterized by each district and can be given direction as a whole game. When a player wants to challenge the game, the strategy can be satisfied when the player is interested in the game. However, for each district Z, the number of partial areas is determined in accordance with the characteristics of each district Z.

  On the other hand, when one zone Z is selected by the player, the medal game station 10 displays a predetermined number (for example, 30) of partial areas P indicating the inside of the district, as shown in FIG. Thus, the player is allowed to select one partial area P.

  The medal game station 10 performs a lottery to determine whether or not a specific character exists in the selected partial area P1 including the presence or absence of various items, and the number of lotteries is set to “1” each time a lottery is performed. It is designed to decrease.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the medal game station 10 displays a plurality of partial areas P, and when the player touches the screen on one partial area P1, the selected partial area P1 is selected. It has come to recognize that.

  Then, the medal game station 10 performs a lottery based on the recognized partial area P1, and, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the “witch” E of the specific character exists in the recognized area, As described above, the challenge right acquisition game is ended, and the game immediately shifts to the jackpot game.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10C, the medal game station 10 displays text data for explaining the acquired item when the predetermined item IT2 exists in the recognized partial area P1. However (see, for example, FIG. 11A), the player is allowed to obtain the information.

  As the predetermined item IT2 that can be acquired in the present embodiment, “coin” indicating acquisition of a predetermined number of medals, “jewel piece” indicating an increase in the number of payouts in the next normal game, one stage in the normal game "Slave" indicating the acquisition of clear, "Candle" indicating the number of times the partial area is selected in the challenge right acquisition game, "Crystal ball" required when shifting from the base game to the challenge right acquisition game, in the base game “A compass” that prohibits the appearance of “Joker” cards, and “food” that allows each stage of the normal game to be randomly selected are included.

  On the other hand, in the case where the specific character “witch” E does not exist in the recognized partial area P1, the medal game station 10 sets the recognized area as “out” as shown in FIG. Is set to a partial area P2 that cannot be selected after the selection, and the item “candle” indicating the number of selections in the challenge acquisition game is reduced by “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the medal game station 10 sets “discovered” and disables selection of the area Z when all partial areas are selected in an arbitrary area Z. It is supposed to be.

4.2.3 Use of Items Next, use of items in the challenge right acquisition game executed in the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 12 is a figure for demonstrating use of the item in the challenge right acquisition game performed in the medal game station 10 of this embodiment.

  The medal game station 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute a predetermined game process at the start of each game when an item used in the challenge right acquisition game is acquired. The game process related to the item is executed together with the start of the challenge acquisition game.

  For example, in the case of the item “map” acquired in the base game, the medal game station 10 performs a process of specifying the district Z where the specific character “witch” exists as shown in FIG. At the same time, text related to the item is displayed.

  In addition, in the case of the item “downing stick” acquired in the normal game, the medal station 10 does not have one zone Z in which the “witch” of the specific character does not exist as shown in FIG. In addition to performing the process of specifying it artificially, text related to the item is displayed.

  Further, in the medal game station 10, the player has a selection number of times to select a partial area for the item “candle” acquired in the normal game as compared with the case where the normal challenge right acquisition game is executed in the initial setting. Increasing the number of “candles” you have.

  The medal game station 10 increases the selection count for selecting a partial area by “1” when the player acquires the item “candle” during the challenge right acquisition game. Yes.

  In addition, the medal game station 10 is displayed in a game process useful only for a player who uses an item in a challenge right acquisition game such as a “map” or a “downing stick” and executes the challenge right acquisition game. In conjunction with the unit 50, it is not displayed in the display area.

4.3 Jackpot Game 4.3.1 Jackpot Game Start and End Conditions Next, jackpot game start processing and end conditions executed in the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  As described above, the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment can select and specify the partial area where the “witch” of the specific character exists in the challenge right acquisition game, that is, the “winning” in the lottery. ", The common jackpot game is started based on the same situation at any medal game station 10 in conjunction with the display unit 50.

  The medal game station 10 acquires jackpot game information when the jackpot game is already being executed at the medal game station 10 or another medal game station, and the acquired jackpot game information. Based on the above, the energy value of the “witch” of the specific character to be attacked is set.

  On the other hand, in this medal game station 10, when no jackpot game is executed yet in any medal game station, or when the “witch” of the specific character is exterminated by the jackpot game executed immediately before Now, a new jackpot game is started.

  Note that the display unit 50 of the present embodiment relays the game when the jackpot game is started.

  On the other hand, the medal game station 10 executes a puzzle game of the same type as the normal game, decreases the energy value of the “witch” of the specific character as the puzzle game progresses, and finally sets the energy value to “0”. In this case, the jackpot game is completed by acquiring the jackpot.

  The medal game station 10 is configured to end the game when all the cards cannot be arranged, as in the normal game. At this time, the medal game station 10 uses the jack in order to continuously execute the jackpot game at the medal game station 10 that executes the jackpot game in the next jackpot game. It is transmitted to the display unit 50 as pot game information.

  The display unit 50 stores and manages the jackpot game information, and when the game unit shifts to the jackpot game again at any of the medal game stations 10, the display unit 50 stores the jackpot game information in the corresponding medal game station. 10 is provided.

  As a result, even if a player who has not participated in the normal game or the like until now can execute the jackpot game by any of the medal game stations 10, the jackpot game information can be used. It has become.

  Therefore, even if the player interrupts the game, or even when another player joins the normal game while the normal game or the like is being executed, if the jackpot game has already been executed, Since the probability of acquiring the pot can be maintained at a high level, it is possible to provide motivation to re-participate in the whole game or to participate in the middle of the game.

  In the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is executed, as will be described later, the game image related to the game itself of the jackpot game is displayed on each medal game station 10 and a specific character. In addition, the game image related to the attack against the game image is displayed on the display unit 50.

4.3.2 Progress of Jackpot Game Next, the progress of the jackpot game executed in the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a jackpot puzzle game executed in the medal game station 10 of the present embodiment.

  The medal game station 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute a puzzle game of the same type as the normal game. Specifically, the medal game station 10 sequentially arranges various cards such as a “bow” card D1 and an “arrow” card D2 that appear at random in a 3 × 3 field in accordance with the instructions of the player. It has become.

  The medal game station 10 has the same color and is arranged when a pair of “bow” card D1 and “arrow” card D2 are arranged adjacent to each other vertically or horizontally. The “bow” card D1 and the “arrow” card D2 are extinguished, and a certain attack is made against the “witch” of the specific character as a price.

  In addition, when the medal game station 10 attacks the “witch” of the specific character, the medal game station 10 instructs the display unit 50 to execute the attack and performs processing related to the attack.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, in the medal game station 10, when a jackpot game is started, cards to be arranged appear in the arrangement card presenting area B1 on the screen, and a predetermined number ( 14 types of 4 cards) are made to appear each time the appearing cards are arranged according to the instructions of the player.

  At this time, the medal game station 10 performs an internal lottery according to a predetermined rule to determine a card to appear.

  In this medal game station 10, every time a card that appears based on an instruction from the player is arranged in the arrangement area B2, a pair of “bow” card D1 and “arrow” card D2 are placed on the arrangement area B2. In FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not they are adjacent to each other vertically or horizontally.

  At this time, when the medal game station 10 arranges the “bow” card D1 and the “arrow” card D2 adjacent to each other on the top, bottom, left or right of the arrangement area D2, each card disappears. As shown in FIG. 13B, a game process (game process for performing an attack) for reducing energy is performed on the “witch” of the specific character.

  The medal game station 10 extinguishes the “witch” using a screen, sound, light, or the like when the specific character “witch” is extinct, that is, when the energy value of the specific character is set to “0”. The end effect in the jackpot game at the time is executed, and a predetermined medal number is paid out based on an instruction from the display unit 50.

  On the other hand, when it becomes impossible to arrange all the cards, the medal game station 10 ends the jackpot game on the way because it cannot acquire the jackpot.

  The medal game station 10 then has the energy value of the “witch” of the specific character at the end of the jackpot game so that the jackpot game can be continued at the medal game station 10 or another medal game station. Is transmitted to the display unit 50 as jackpot game information.

  This medal game station 10 performs a predetermined effect in conjunction with the display unit 50 when the jackpot game is finished halfway, and is available in a normal game or a challenge right acquisition game. Items can be acquired, and medals can be paid out based on given conditions.

5. Process of this embodiment 5.1 Normal game Next, a detailed process example of the normal game in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. 14 and 15 are flowcharts showing detailed processing examples of the base game in the present embodiment.

  First, when a player inserts a predetermined medal and touches a predetermined area of the display or detects an instruction to start a normal game by a game process (step S1), a game relating to the identification of the player in the normal game and the items already acquired Initial settings of the normal game, such as settings for processing, are performed (step S2).

  In the process of step S2, the stage to be executed is recognized. For example, when the normal game is executed immediately before, the stage after the executed stage is recognized as the stage to be executed, and when the normal game is not executed immediately before, the first stage Recognize a stage as a stage to be executed. Further, when a stage to be executed is selected by the player, the selected stage is recognized as a stage to be executed.

  Next, the base game at the recognized stage is started (step S3), and the following processing is repeated until the game ends.

  First, an internal lottery of the type of card to appear is performed, the card drawn internally is presented to the player, and the player waits for an input of a card placement instruction (step S4).

  Specifically, the internal lottery is performed using random numbers, and the type of card to appear is determined based on various conditions such as a score acquired by a player, which will be described later, the number of medals already paid out, or the stage being executed. Lottery.

  Next, when the player's card placement instruction is input (step S5), the presented card is arranged in the placement-instructed area (step S6).

  Next, based on the arranged cards, it is determined whether or not a group of cards that can be erased in pairs in the predetermined field on the screen is arranged adjacently (step S7). That is, as described above, it is determined whether or not the card group including the card can be extinguished by arranging the cards.

  If it is determined that it is not extinguished, the process proceeds to step S8. If it is determined that it can be erased, the process proceeds to step S14.

  Next, when it is determined in step S7 that the card group cannot be erased, it is further determined whether there is a space in which the cards can be arranged (step S8).

  At this time, if it is determined that there is still a space, the process proceeds to step S4. Otherwise, the number of specific items “dolls” acquired in the normal game of the stage is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold. Whether or not (step S9).

  Next, when the number of the specific item “doll” acquired in the normal game of the stage is not equal to or less than the predetermined threshold value, the process proceeds to step S10, otherwise, that is, “ If the number of “dolls” is less than or equal to the threshold value, this operation is terminated.

  Next, in the process of step S9, if the number of specific items “dolls” acquired in the normal game of the stage is not less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, it is determined whether there is still a stage to be executed (step S9). S10).

  At this time, if it is determined that all the stages have been executed, the process proceeds to step S11. If it is determined that there is an unexecuted stage, the process proceeds to step S2.

  Next, in the process of step S10, when it is determined that there is no stage to be executed, medals are paid out based on the scores and doll items acquired at all stages (step S11), and this operation Exit.

  If it is determined in step S7 that the card group can be deleted, the erasable card group is deleted, and a score process and an item for giving a score based on the deletion of the card group are given to the player. The item acquisition process to acquire is performed (step S14).

  At this time, the item acquisition process is executed not only for the “doll” of the specific item but also for an item based on the joker card if there is a joker card in the card group that disappears.

  However, when performing the item processing related to the joker, an image of the acquired item is incorporated into a predetermined image area, and text describing the purpose and use timing of the item is displayed when the item is incorporated.

  Next, in the item acquisition process, it is determined whether or not there is a specific item “crystal” (step S15). If it is determined that there is no specific item “crystal” in the acquired item, the process proceeds to step S18. Transition to processing.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S15, when it is determined that the acquired item includes “crystal” of the specific item, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of “crystals” has been acquired (step S16). If it is determined that “quartz” has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S18.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that a predetermined number (for example, three) of “crystals” has been acquired, the start of the challenge right acquisition game is instructed (step S17), and this operation is terminated. .

  Next, if it is determined that there is no specific item “crystal” in the items acquired in the process of step S15, or it is determined that the predetermined number of “crystals” has not been acquired in the process of step S16. If so, it is determined whether there is still a card to be arranged (step S18).

  At this time, if it is determined that there is still a card to be arranged, the process proceeds to step S4, and if not, the process proceeds to step S9.

5.2 Challenge Right Acquisition Game Next, a detailed processing example of the challenge right acquisition game in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a detailed processing example of the challenge right acquisition game in this embodiment.

  First, when execution of the challenge right acquisition game is instructed (step S101), the challenge right acquisition game information is acquired, information on the item acquired in the normal game is acquired, and the acquired challenge right acquisition game information and item are acquired. The initial setting is performed based on the information (step S102). For example, when the item “candle” is usable, the number of selections for the player is also set.

  Next, the game field is displayed, and the player waits for an instruction to input a district designation (step S103). At this time, when various items such as “map” and “dowsing stick” can be used, the “witch” of the specific character is displayed on the game field so that it can be provided only to the player who is executing the challenge acquisition game. Display the districts where there is or does not exist.

  Next, when one area is selected by the player (step S104), an image in the selected area is displayed, and a selection input of a partial area of the player is awaited (step S105).

  Next, when it is detected that one partial area has been selected by the player (step S106), whether or not a “witch” of a specific character exists in the selected partial area, that is, “winning” or “out of”. Is determined (step S107).

  Next, in the process of step S107, if it is determined that the “witch” of the specific character exists, that is, if it is determined that “winning”, the execution of the jackpot game is instructed (step S108). This operation is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S107, if it is determined that the “witch” of the specific character does not exist, that is, if it is determined that it is “out of”, whether or not a predetermined item can be acquired. That is, it is determined whether or not “winning” for the item acquisition is made (step S109).

  At this time, if it is determined that “winning” for the item acquisition is performed, an item acquisition process is performed (step S110), and the process proceeds to step S111. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S111 as it is.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of selections in the challenge acquisition game is “0”, that is, whether or not the item “candle” has become “0” (step S111). Shifts to the process of step S103, and if not, that is, if it is determined that the number of selections is “0”, the normal game execution is instructed (step S114), and this operation is terminated.

5.3 Jackpot Game Next, a detailed processing example of the jackpot game in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. 17 and 18 are flowcharts showing detailed processing examples of the jackpot game in the present embodiment.

  First, when execution of the jackpot game is instructed (step S201), the jackpot game information is acquired, and initial setting is performed based on the acquired jackpot game information (step S202). Specifically, based on the jackpot game information, the energy value of the “witch” of the specific character to be attacked is set. Note that when a new jackpot game is performed, a predetermined energy value is set.

  Next, while performing various effects before the game is executed, the jackpot game is started (step S203), and the following processing is repeated until the game is ended.

  First, an internal lottery of the type of card to appear is performed, the card drawn internally is presented to the player, and the player waits for an input of a card placement instruction (step S204).

  Next, when a player's card placement instruction is input (step S205), the presented cards are arranged in the placement-instructed area (step S206).

  Next, based on the arranged cards, it is determined whether or not a group of cards that can disappear in pairs in the predetermined field on the screen is arranged adjacent to each other vertically (step S207). That is, as described above, it is determined whether or not the card group including the card can be extinguished by arranging the cards.

  If it is determined that it is not extinguished, the process proceeds to step S208. If it is determined that erasure is possible, the process proceeds to step S212.

  Next, when it is determined in step S207 that the card group cannot be erased, it is further determined whether there is a space where cards can be arranged (step S208).

  At this time, if it is determined that there is still a space, the process proceeds to step S204, and if not, the process proceeds to step S209.

  Next, when it is determined in step S208 that there is no space for arranging the cards, a predetermined effect is executed, assuming that the “witch” of the specific character could not be eradicated, and the predetermined item is assigned to the player. Item acquisition processing to be acquired is performed (step S209).

  Next, the current energy value of the witch of the specific character that could not be eliminated is stored as jackpot game information (step S210), the execution of the normal game is instructed (step S211), and the operation is terminated.

  Next, in the process of step S207, if it is determined that the card group can be destroyed, the erasable card group is erased, and based on the disappearance of the card group, that is, based on the number of cards that have been eliminated. Then, an attack process is performed on the “witch” of the specific character (step S212).

  At this time, the attack process is performed according to the number of cards that can be extinguished, and the energy value of the “witch” of the specific character is decreased based on the attack process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the energy value of the “witch” of the specific character after the attack process is “0” (step S213). At this time, if it is determined that the energy value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S214; otherwise, that is, if the energy value is determined to be “0”, step S215 is performed. Move on to processing.

  Next, in the process of step S210, if it is determined that the energy value of the “witch” of the specific character after the attack process is not “0”, it is determined whether there is still a card to be arranged (step S214). ).

  At this time, if it is determined that there is still a card to be arranged, the process proceeds to step S204, and if not, the process proceeds to step S209.

  Next, in the process of step S213, if it is determined that the energy value is “0”, it is determined that a jackpot has been established, and a predetermined number of medals determined under predetermined conditions are paid out, An effect is executed (step S215), and the process proceeds to step S211.

  In the present embodiment, the start of the base game is instructed at the end of the jackpot game, but the start of the challenge right acquisition game may be instructed instead of the base game.

6). Modified Example The medal game station of the present embodiment draws a partial area where a specific character “witch” exists in a challenge acquisition game, but draws a partial area where a plurality of specific characters exist. You may do it.

  In this case, the medal game station executes a game for each specific character in the jackpot game, and in the challenge acquisition game, until the partial areas of all the specific characters are specified, that is, all The partial area that is set to be unselectable will not be reset until the “win” is displayed.

  However, when a plurality of specific characters are set, the number of medals to be paid out in the jackpot acquisition is adjusted according to the number of the specific characters.

  Further, in this embodiment, a lottery for specifying a partial area where a specific character exists is performed, and a jackpot game for exterminating the specific area is executed, but the right to challenge the jackpot game is acquired. In this case, the present invention can be applied as long as the winning of the challenge is performed and the jackpot game is executed based on the challenge.

  In addition, although the game device of the present embodiment is configured by a plurality of medal game stations and a display unit, the game device may be configured by a configuration in which one medal game station and the display unit are integrated. (Stand-alone).

  FIG. 19 is an example of a block diagram of a main part in an embodiment in which the present invention is a stand-alone medal game device 100. As shown in FIG. 19, in the stand-alone medal game device 100, each functional block constituting the embodiment of FIG. 3 is realized by one processing unit 7000. In FIG. 19, blocks having the same functions as the functional blocks constituting the embodiment of FIG. 3 are assigned the same numbers.

An example of the external appearance block diagram of the game device in one Embodiment. An example of the external view of the medal game station in one Embodiment. The functional block diagram of the medal game station and display unit in one Embodiment. The figure (I) for demonstrating the normal game performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. The figure (II) for demonstrating the normal game performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. FIG. (III) is a diagram for explaining a base game executed in the medal game station of the embodiment. The figure (IV) for demonstrating the normal game performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the whole field of the challenge acquisition game performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. The figure (I) for demonstrating specification of the partial area in the challenge right acquisition game performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (II) for explaining identification of a partial area in a challenge right acquisition game executed in a medal game station according to an embodiment. FIG. (III) is a diagram (III) for explaining identification of a partial area in a challenge right acquisition game executed in a medal game station according to one embodiment. The figure for demonstrating use of the item in the challenge acquisition game performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the puzzle game of the jackpot performed in the medal game station of one Embodiment. The flowchart (I) which shows the detailed process example of the normal game in one Embodiment. The flowchart (II) which shows the detailed process example of the normal game in one Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the detailed process example of the challenge right acquisition game in one Embodiment. The flowchart (I) which shows the detailed process example of the jackpot game in one Embodiment. The flowchart (II) which shows the detailed process example of the jackpot game in one Embodiment. The other example of the functional block diagram of a medal game station and a display unit.

Explanation of symbols

10 medal game station 30 medal 42 display 43 touch panel 44 storage unit 46 information storage medium 48 sound output unit 49 communication unit 50 display unit 70, 700, 7000 processing unit 72 communication control unit 74 normal game control unit 76 challenge right acquisition game control unit 78 Jackpot game control means 80 Item management means 82 Payout control means 84 Image generation means 85 Sound generation means 86 Communication control means 87 Storage resource management means 88 Challenge right acquisition game management means 89 Challenge right acquisition game display control means 90 Jackpot game Management means 91 Jackpot game display control means 92 Special reward payout processing means

Claims (8)

A game device that executes a game value game in which a game is executed on condition that a game value is input, and the game value is paid out to a player according to a result of the game,
Includes a special reward game that allows the player to play to obtain a special reward, and a challenge right acquisition game that allows the player to perform a select play to obtain the right to challenge the special reward game under predetermined conditions. Game computing means for performing processing for executing the game value game;
Payout processing means for performing a process of paying out the game value to the player based on the execution result of the game value game;
Including
The game calculation means includes
Providing means for providing the player with a plurality of options including options representing winnings associated with acquiring the challenge right for the special reward when executing the challenge right acquisition game;
The player receives a selection of a desired option from the provided options, and when a challenge right acquisition condition that makes it necessary to select an option representing winning is satisfied by the received option, the challenge right acquisition game Special reward game control means for controlling the special reward game by shifting to the special reward game;
The selection of a desired option by the player is received from the provided options, and when the received option is an out-of-game option, the option selected as the out-of-game is set to be unselectable in the challenge right acquisition game. Setting means;
With
The game device, wherein the providing means provides only the selectable options to the player when the challenge right acquisition game is executed again after the next time. In claim 1,
The game value game includes a base game that is started on condition that the game value is input,
Means for switching the game from the normal game to the challenge acquisition game when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the normal game;
The game device, wherein the providing means provides only the selectable options to the player when the challenge right acquisition game is executed. In claim 1,
The game value game includes a base game that can be individually executed by a plurality of the players on condition that the game value is input,
Means for switching only the base game of the player from the base game to a common challenge right acquisition game executed in common by each player when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the base game;
The providing means includes
A game apparatus characterized in that, when the challenge right acquisition game is executed, only the selectable options are provided in common to each player. In any one of Claims 1-3,
Means for storing in a storage means data for specifying the option set to be non-selectable when the game value game is interrupted;
The providing means includes
When the game value game is restarted and the challenge right acquisition game is executed again, the stored game data is read to provide only the selectable options. In claim 4,
The option storage control means includes:
When the special reward game is executed, a game apparatus is provided that performs processing for resetting data stored in the storage means for specifying an option set to be unselectable. In any one of Claims 1-5,
The providing means includes
The plurality of options including an option for acquiring an item that can be used in a game other than the challenge right acquisition game and is useful when executing any of the games is provided. Game device. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The special reward game control means includes:
A special reward game that is common to each player is executed, and the player who has challenged the special reward game is executed by the player when the player cannot acquire the special reward in the special reward game. Means for storing information on the special reward game in the storage means;
The special reward game control means includes:
When any player wins the right to challenge the special reward again, the information regarding the stored special reward game is read, and the execution of the special reward game is controlled based on the read information regarding the special reward game A game device characterized by: In any one of Claims 1-7,
A game apparatus comprising: accumulated resource management means for accumulating a predetermined percentage of the input game value as a special reward resource for paying out as a special reward.