JP3145191B2 - Play equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game apparatus for soliciting bets from a player for an event in which a plurality of frames compete for victory or defeat, and giving a payout according to the bet amount to the player who has predicted the result of the event.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As means for guaranteeing a certain amount of profit in the short term and the medium term for the owner of a game machine, a memory for storing a plurality of payout payout schedules (payout rate, payout rate, etc.) and a payout performance record are provided. A game machine provided with a memory for storing the total is known (Japanese Patent Publication No. 1-340).
69).

According to this amusement device, one of the refund schedules can be selected in accordance with the previous refund results, so that the owner of the amusement machine loses money in the short term and the medium term and enjoys the pleasure of the player. It is possible to provide a game machine that is not robbed.

[0004]

However, in the amusement machine described above, a single payout rate is applied from the start to the end of a game (such as a horse racing game), and the betting object (such as a racehorse) of the game is applied to the game machine. Has a fixed payout ratio applied. For this reason, it became far from actual games (such as horse racing), and the entertainment was reduced by half.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game apparatus in which the payout rate and the payout rate change in accordance with the number of bets of the player, and which allows the player to experience a realistic entertainment.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provisionally sets a certain number of dummy bets on all betting objects in an event before soliciting a bet from a player. Empty odds setting means to set;
Calculating means for summing up the bet amount of the player for the event for each bet object and calculating the total bet amount; payout rate setting means for setting a payout rate for the player according to the total bet amount; The final payout ratio for each bet object based on the total bet amount minus the total number of dummy bets minus the total bet amount and the modified bet amount for each bet object minus the dummy bet amount. Empty odds processing means for determining.

[0007]

According to the present invention, when a player bets a bet,
A state is set in which bets have been set on all betting objects by the empty odds setting means. Further, the payout rate is calculated by the payout rate setting means on the basis of the total amount of bets from the player, which constantly changes. Therefore, it becomes possible to calculate the payout ratio from the time when the bet is solicited.

However, after the betting deadline, the total number of dummy bets initially set is subtracted from the total number of bets, and the dummy bet amount is reduced from the bet amount for each betting object. Disappears.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An amusement device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In the description, the same elements will be denoted by the same reference symbols, without redundant description.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a basic configuration of a game machine according to the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are block diagrams showing an example of a hardware configuration for realizing the present invention. ), FIG. 3
Here, an example using an office computer (office computer) is shown.

First, basic hardware for realizing the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The hardware includes computers 1, 6, and C, such as personal computers and office computers.
Display devices 2, 3, 7, 8, such as RT; input devices 4, 9, such as a keyboard and a mouse; output devices 5, such as a printer;
10 and 11 are included. The display devices 2, 7 are provided on the operator side.
And input devices 4 and 9 for registering the operator's ID, inputting data on events and betting objects (hereinafter referred to as “frames”),
Input of empty odds, input of data relating to bet acceptance / end, input of a player's name and password, deletion of empty odds bets, and the like are executed. On the other hand, display devices 3 and 8 are provided on the player side, and event numbers, frame numbers, the number of bets and the like are displayed.

The above-described computers 1 and 6 include a storage device, a CPU, software, and the like, and include a plurality of functions (empty odds setting means 21, betting means (calculating means) 22, payout rate setting means) shown in FIG. 23, empty odds processing means 24).

Next, an example in which software for realizing the above-described functions is input to the computers 1 and 6 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen structure in a computer for realizing the game device according to the present invention in a tree structure. Here, the empty odds input screen 12 provides an environment in which the empty odds setting means 21 can be used, the BET screen 13 provides an environment in which the betting means (calculating means) 22 can be used, and the basic registration screen 14 has a payout rate setting means. 23 can be used, and the event registration screen 15 can display the empty odds processing means 2
Provide an environment where 4 can be used. Therefore, a desired function can be easily brought out by selecting from the menu screen 16 with a keyboard or a mouse. Less than,
The details of each function will be described.

The empty odds setting means 21 allocates a certain amount of bet to each frame before soliciting a bet from a player. That is, the same number of dummy bets are made on all frames. In this case, the number of dummy bets may be the same for each frame, but may be different for each frame (see FIG. 8D). As a result, it is possible to avoid that the payout rate is not attached because there is no bet at the beginning of the reception. For example, the expected input number of bets is 7000
In the case of bets, the bet number for setting empty odds is 140
It can be reduced to zero. In this case, if the number of frames in the event is 10, the bet number of each frame is 140 (= 1400/10). This dummy bet number is usually set to about 20% of the expected input number, but can be changed within a certain range in consideration of a difference from each frame, balance, and the like.

The betting means 22 counts the player's bet amount for the event for each frame and calculates the total bet amount. The payout rate setting means 23 sets the payout rate based on the total number of bets in this event. For example, when the minimum input number (= N1) is set to 1000 and the target input number (= N3) is set to 7000, the payout rate (= X1) is set to 80 when the actual input number (= N2) is 1000 or less. %, And when the input number exceeds 7000, the payout rate (= X3) is set to 90%. When the number of input images is more than 1000 and equal to or less than 7000, it is calculated by the following equation (1).

X 2 = X 1 + (X 3 −X 1) (n 2 −N 1) / (N 3 −N 1) (1) Therefore, if the number of input images is 2000, (x 2
) Is 83.3%. In addition, the payout rate at the minimum number of input, considering the short-term, medium-term hit situation,
Can be changed. For example, if the amusement apparatus wins too much in the short term or the medium term, the payout rate (X1) of the minimum input number is changed from 80% to 85%. in this case,
(x2) becomes 86.6%, and the payout rate for the player increases.

The empty odds processing means 24 executes processing for removing the influence of the dummy bet set before soliciting a bet from a player. Specifically, after the betting deadline, the number of dummy bets is subtracted from the total number of bets for each frame, and the corrected bet amount is determined for each frame.
These are totaled for all frames to determine the total corrected bet amount. However, if there is at least one frame with no bet, one bet is left on every frame as an operator's bet and the remaining dummy bet is deleted, regardless of the size of the empty odds. Then determine the final odds.

For example, as dummy bets for empty odds,
Frames 1 to 10 each 5 frames, frames 11 to 15
A total of 100 dummy bets are set for each of 10 dummy bets. As a result of the event, if the bet on the frame 2 by the player is 0, one bet is left on each of the frames 1 to 15 and 85 dummy bets are deleted. afterwards,
Calculate the final odds.

The gaming machine of the present invention has, as other functions, an input payout rate setting file 25 for storing the set payout rate, odds setting means 26 for setting odds based on the payout rate, and event registration means for registering an event. 27, an event file 28 for recording a registered event, an event result determining means 29 for determining an event result, a bet file 30 for recording the number of bets and an event result, and a player registering means 3 for registering a player
1. It has a name list file 32 for recording the registered contents and a refund means 33 for refunding the registered players.

Hereinafter, the relationship between the above-described functions will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the empty odds setting and deleting function.

First, after determining the content of an event and the number of frames, empty odds, that is, the total number of empty bets is determined (step 101). For example, when the expected number of input events is 1,000, the total number of dummy bets of 200 is set. Next, the total number of dummy bets is allocated to each frame (step 102). In the above example, if the number of frames is 10, the number of dummy bets for each frame is 20. Based on these bet amounts, empty odds for each frame are determined (step 103).

At this stage, the odds may be announced to the player. Thereafter, a bet is accepted, bets by the player are collected, and the bet is closed (step 104). The period for soliciting a bet may be several hours or several days. After closing the bet, the empty odds are deleted, that is, the dummy bet is deleted from the number of entered bets (step 105).

In this case, the number of votes in each frame is confirmed (step 106), and if there is at least one frame in which the number of votes in the frame is zero, a bet is placed on each frame (step 107). Thereafter, the final odds of each frame are determined (step 108).

Next, an example of calculation of the final odds applied when a refund is given to a player will be described. The final odds vary with the number of hit frames in the event.

When there is only one hit frame, the payout is determined according to the hit rate by using the equation (2).

Yi = N · A / ni (2) Yi: odds of each frame (i: frame number) N: total number of input sheets A: variable payout rate ni: input number of each frame (i: (Number of Frames) When there are two or more hit frames, a payout is determined in accordance with the hit rate using Expression (3).

Yij = (NA-ni1-ni2 ...- nim) / (mnij) +1 ... (3) Yij: odds for each hit frame (j: one of hit frames) N: total Input number A: Variable payout rate nim: Input number of the mth hit frame nij: Input number of hit frames (j: One of hit frames) m: Number of hit frames When the formula payout rate is determined, the odds in the hit frame can be calculated. Before the betting deadline, the payout rate and odds are calculated for each frame with the dummy bet included, but after the betting deadline, the number of dummy bets deleted is calculated as the number of input, so accurate odds are calculated. Is done.

Next, a game machine (booking system) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, registration of an event, setting of empty odds, registration of a player (customer), acceptance of a bet, closing of a bet, processing of empty odds, and determination of final odds will be described in this order.

Here, the booking system (BOOKING SY)
STEM) is a system in which a player predicts the result of an event selected by an operator in advance, and pays out a dividend according to the hit rate to a hit target.

First, an operator's ID is entered on the start screen (FIG. 7 (a)), and a target input number,
Set the payout rate. Next, the operator calls the event registration screen 15 from the computers 1 and 6 to select an event and each frame in order to make the environment in which the event registration means 27 can be used (step 20).
1). Specifically, the event number, the event name, the number of frames, the deadline time, and the total number of empty odds are set (FIG. 8).
(A), (b)). As events, recreational activities such as boat racing, horse racing, and bicycle racing, and sports such as professional baseball, sumo wrestling, football, and volleyball can be selected. Furthermore, players and teams are selected as frames constituting these events. These may be events that are actually scheduled to take place.

Next, the operator sets empty odds on the empty odds input screen (step 202). As described above, dummy bets are inserted in all frames in order to prevent no odds from being given since there are no bets at the beginning of accepting empty odds. That is, the same number of dummy bets are made on all frames. In this case, the number of dummy bets may be the same for each frame, but may be different for each frame (see FIG. 8D). Usually, it is set to 20% of the minimum input number. Therefore, for example, when the minimum input number is 1000 and the number of frames is 10,
Total number of dummy bets is 200, 2 for each frame
Zero dummy bets are inserted.

Information on the event is displayed on a notice sheet or the like at a reception counter.

Thus, registration of a player and acceptance of a bet are started (step 203). To register a player, a player enters required information (name, password, etc.) on a registration card or the like, and the operator records the information from the input devices 4 and 9 in the name list file 32. in this case,
The operator calls the customer registration screen from the computers 1 and 6 to use the player registration means 31 (FIG. 9). With the above registration, the player can be confirmed at the time of refund.

Next, the operator displays on the display devices 2 and 7 a message prompting input of bet acceptance. For players,
The display device 3 asks whether to continue betting.
8 is displayed. A bet by a player is executed by filling in necessary items (name, password, event number, frame number, number of bets) on an application form. The operator calls the BET screen 13 in order to use the betting means 22 on the computers 1 and 6 (FIG. 10A,
(B)) The data entered in the application form is stored in the bet file 30 using the input devices 4 and 9. In this case, the input data excluding the personal identification number is also displayed on the display devices 3 and 8 on the player side, so that the player can check the input data. Thereafter, the operator receives medals, coins, bills, and the like for the number of bets from the player. Further, a betting slip is printed by a printer (FIG. 10).
(C), (d)), and get the player's confirmation sign. In this case, the signature of the player may be registered in the computer in advance, and the signature on the statement slip may be collated.

The first set deadline time is notified by a timer interrupt in the computers 1 and 6. When the deadline time has been reached, the acceptance of the bet by the player ends (step 204). Thereafter, in order to use the empty odds processing means 24, the event registration screen 15 is called from the computers 1 and 6, and the empty odds processing is executed (step 205). By this empty odds processing, the dummy bet is deleted from the total bet input number, and the original bet input number appears. The final payout rate for each frame is determined based on the corrected bet input number (step 20).
6). Then, after the event ends and the result is determined (steps 207 and 208), the payout of the hitter who has made a bet on the hit frame is determined (step 209). Since the player is notified of the "hit bet" by using the list file, the player receives a refund at the store where the game device is installed (step 210).
For the refund to the player, the operator calls the refund screen (FIG. 11) and confirms the refund amount. in this case,
If the input player is not found, or if the result is not confirmed, an indication to that effect is displayed on the display devices 2 and 7.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured as described above, and has the following effects.

First, since the conventional amusement machine does not have the empty odds setting means, it is impossible to display the odds after accepting the bet. For this reason, there is a problem that the player refrained from betting and the desire to play the game was not heated. However, according to the present embodiment, the odds can be calculated immediately after the start of betting reception and can be displayed to the player. Therefore, the player's willingness to play the game can be stimulated from the time of reception.

Second, in the present embodiment, the dummy odds processing means deletes the dummy bet added before accepting the bet, so that a fair game in which the odds are determined only by the player's bet. Even if there is a frame where the number of bets is zero, the effect is small since the number of bets inserted by the operator is at a minimum of one. For example, even if the minimum input number is 1000, the number of frames is 10, and the input number of half of 5 frames is zero, the effect of the dummy bet is 0.5% of the whole.
It is. Further, since the number of dummy bets to be inserted is a maximum of the total number of frames, the risk for the operator is small.

Third, depending on the popularity of the event, a frame without a bet occurs, and when the frame is hit, some of the players have "no hit" and impress the player with the difficulty of the game. There are cases. However, in this embodiment, since a dummy bet is employed, bets are inserted in all frames, and at least one bet is placed in each frame after the reception deadline. Note that, when the frame inserted by the operator hits by chance, the payout rate is expected to be high, so that the willingness of the game to other players is further stimulated.

Fourth, in the present embodiment, the upper limit and the lower limit of the payout rate can be set and can be changed between them, so that the setting can be made in consideration of the characteristics of the player, the store size, the demands of the operator, and the like. . For example, at a small store where the number of bets input is small, the house gain (profit on the operator side) can be increased to some extent by setting the payout rate low when the number of bets is small.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible. The present invention
It realizes a revolutionary system that breaks the concept of fixed payouts and fixed odds that have been adopted in the past. All games involving odds and payout rates (horse racing games, bicycle racing games, boat racing games, dog racing games, etc.) Race).

[0042]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to experience a situation close to recreational gambling, such as actual horse racing, boat racing, or bicycle racing, in a game, and to further improve the motivation of the game. is there.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a basic configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration using a personal computer for realizing the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example using an office computer that implements the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen configuration in a computer for realizing a game device according to the present invention in a tree structure.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing empty odds setting and deleting functions of the game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a process diagram showing processing steps of the game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing computer screens (start screen, menu screen) that can be used in the game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a computer screen (event registration screen) that can be used in the game device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a computer screen (customer registration screen) that can be used in the game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a computer screen (bet reception screen) that can be used in the game device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a computer screen (payout screen) that can be used in the game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 6 ... computer, 2, 3, 7, 8 ... display device,
4, 9 ... input device, 5, 10, 11 ... output device, 12 ...
Empty odds input screen, 13: BET screen, 14: Basic registration screen, 15: Event registration screen, 16: Menu screen,
21: empty odds setting means, 22: betting means, 23: payout rate setting means, 24: empty odds processing means, 25 ...
Payout rate setting file, 26 ... odds setting means, 2
7 ... event registration means, 28 ... event file, 29
... event result determination means, 30 ... bet file, 31
... player registration means, 32 ... list file, 33 ... refund means.

Continuation of the front page (58) Field surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A06F 17/60 A63F 9/14 JICST file (JOIS)

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] Claims 1. A game apparatus for collecting bets from a player for an event in which a plurality of betting objects compete for victory or defeat, and awarding a payout according to the bet amount to a player who has predicted the result of the event. Before soliciting, empty odds setting means for provisionally setting a certain number of dummy bets on all betting objects in the event, Calculating means for calculating the quantity; payout rate setting means for setting a payout rate for the player in accordance with the total number of bets; and correction of subtracting the total number of dummy bets from the total number of bets after the betting deadline. For each bet object, based on the total bet amount and the modified bet amount obtained by subtracting the dummy bet amount from the bet amount for each bet object Amusement device configured to include a sky odds processing means for determining a final payout rate, the. 2. The game device according to claim 1, further comprising a display device for displaying the event and the betting object to a player. 3. The game device according to claim 2, wherein the display device displays a payout ratio to the player. 4. The calculation means calculates an intermediate payout rate for each bet object based on the total number of bets, the bet amount for each bet object, and a payout rate before the bet deadline. The game device according to claim 3, wherein the intermediate payout ratio is displayed. 5. The payout rate setting means is used for setting a lower limit value and an upper value before soliciting a bet from a player. The payout rate setting means sets the lower limit value and the upper limit value based on the total number of bets by the player after accepting a bet. The game device according to claim 1, wherein a payout rate is changed between the upper limit values.