JP5140940B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system that pays out game value according to the progress of a game.

  Among large game machines installed in game centers and the like, a horse race game apparatus is known in which a miniature racetrack is provided in the center, and a mini racehorse voted by each player on this course actually runs. . In addition, with the progress of computer graphics technology, there is also a horse racing game apparatus in which a race content is output and displayed on a huge monitor screen instead of a miniature racetrack.

In these horse racing game devices, in addition to the pleasure of inferring and voting on winning horses from the given information, recently they have participated in the game as horse owners who cultivate their own race horses, participate in the race, and earn prize money It can be done and is gaining more popularity.
JP 2000-288246 A

  However, in the competitive game apparatus as described above, the jockey to ride is determined unilaterally on the side of the apparatus, or the player only selects from jockeys registered in advance.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game system that can give a player the pleasure of playing a game by combining a plurality of competition objects such as racehorses and jockeys.

  A game system according to an aspect of the present invention is a game system configured to be capable of information communication between a main device and a plurality of satellite devices, and the main device includes first identification information and capability of a first competition object. A first competition target database storing the parameters in association with each other, a second competition target database storing the second identification information of the second competition target in association with the ability parameters, and the first competition target participating in the race A race participation registration database that registers a combination of the first identification information and the second identification information of the second competition target for each race, and before the race, the first identification information is selected from the first competition target database, and the second competition is selected. Participating in the race that selects the second identification information from the target database, determines the combination of the first and second competitive targets, and registers them in the race registration database Using the recording control means and the ability parameter corresponding to the first identification information of the combination registered in the race participation registration database and the ability parameter corresponding to the second identification information for each race, A race game control means for determining a development and performing a race game process; and a payout process control means for paying a game value based on a result of the race. Based on the operation signal, a process for determining second identification information of a second competition object that is selected by the control of the race participation registration control means and is registered in the race participation registration database; 2 permission information for permitting the second competition object of the identification information to be registered in the race participation registration database; And a satellite control means for executing a procedure to be transmitted to the main device, the main device being registered in the race participation registration database in association with the second identification information transmitted from the satellite device. And a second competition object registration control means for registering permission information for permitting to become in the second competition object database, wherein the satellite control means is based on an operation signal from an operation means operated by a player. A process for determining the first identification information of the first competition object to be selected and registered in the race participation registration database under the control of the race participation registration control means; and registered in the second competition object database; Receiving a plurality of second identification information of the second competition object including the second competition object in which the permission information is registered from the main device; And a process of determining second identification information of the second competition object that forms a pair with the first competition object of the determined first identification information among the plurality of received second identification information of the second competition object The race participation registration control means further executes a process of transmitting a set of the first identification information and the second identification information determined by these processes and a registration request to the race participation registration database to the main device. Selects a set of first identification information and second identification information transmitted from the satellite control means, registers a plurality of combinations including the combination in the race participation registration database, and the payout processing control means As a result of the race game processing by the race game control means, when a combination including the second identification information in which the permission information is registered wins, among the game values paid out for the combination The registration of the first payout game value to be paid to the first competition object, the process of determining the second payout game value to be paid to the second identification information in which the permission information is registered, and the determined first payout game value. A process of paying the first competition object of the requested first identification information is further executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide the joy of playing a game by combining a plurality of race objects such as competitive Hashiuma and jockeys to the player.

[One Embodiment]
A game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The game system according to the present embodiment bets a betting competition game (betting) in which bets are placed on betting medals in anticipation of race arrival order by racehorses that are controlled by the control unit. A game that owns racehorses and jockeys that participate in the race, trains these racehorses and jockeys, participates in the race, and acquires medals as the owner's prize money according to their arrival order (stable game) It is a game system that performs.

(Outline of the game system)
The appearance of the competitive game device in the game system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 12 of the competitive game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with an integrated display 14 that outputs a game screen common to the players. The The integrated display 14 is composed of three displays 14A, 14B, and 14C.

  In front of the main body 12, a plurality of satellites 20 used by each player are provided. Four speaker towers 16 </ b> A, 16 </ b> B, 16 </ b> C, and 16 </ b> D serving as sound output means for outputting game sound are provided on both sides of the integrated display 14 and on both sides behind the plurality of satellites 20.

  Each satellite 20 has a table 22 and a chair 24 integrated with each other. In the table 22, a liquid crystal display 26 as a display means for outputting a game image of a betting competition game (bet game) or a breeding game (stable game) and medals are inserted, and medals corresponding to dividends and prizes are discharged. A medal slot 28 is provided.

  A touch panel 27 as an operation means is provided on the liquid crystal display 26, and each player operates the game by touching the touch panel 27 with a finger. For example, as the game progresses, command keys are appropriately displayed on the liquid crystal display 26, and the player directly touches the touch panel 27 on the command keys with his / her hand, whereby various command signals are input to the game control circuit.

  The configuration of the game system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The competitive game apparatus 10 includes a main cabinet 30 that controls the entire competitive game apparatus 10 and a satellite cabinet 60 that controls each satellite 20. The main cabinet 30 and a plurality of satellite cabinets 60 are network-connected.

  Similar competitive game apparatuses 10 are installed in game centers and the like all over Japan, and each competitive game apparatus 10 is connected to the Internet.

  The game system is further provided with a server 90 for managing game data from competitive game apparatuses 10 installed throughout the country. Server 90 is connected to the Internet.

  Connected to the server 90 are a database server 92 that stores and manages game data from competitive game apparatuses 10 nationwide, a ranking server 94 that performs statistical processing such as various rankings, and a personal computer installed at home or the like. A web server 96 and a portable server 98 for connecting a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the game system is configured to be capable of information communication between the main cabinet (main device) and a plurality of satellite cabinets (satellite devices). However, a game system having another configuration may be used. For example, instead of a main cabinet (main device), a server device is prepared, and instead of a plurality of satellite devices, an information processing device such as a home game device, an arcade game machine, a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone, or a PHS is used. A game system in which a certain client device is prepared and the server device and the plurality of client devices transmit and receive information via a network may be used.

(Configuration of main cabinet (main device))
The structure of the main cabinet (main apparatus) of this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG.

  A main PC 32 that is a control means for controlling the entire main cabinet 30 is provided. The main PC 32 is connected with an LCD 34 as a display means and a pointing device 36 as an operation means for operation by an operator.

  To the main PC 32, three video PCs 38A, 38B, and 38C as image processing means and a sound PC 40 as sound processing means are LAN-connected.

  Three displays 14A, 14B, and 14C constituting the integrated display 14 as display means are connected to the video PCs 38A, 38B, and 38C, respectively. A powerful large image such as a horse race is displayed on the integrated display 14 by the three displays 14A, 14B, and 14C.

  An amplifier 42 is connected to the sound PC 40. Connected to the amplifier 42 are speakers 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D provided in the speaker towers 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, a center speaker 46, and a woofer speaker 48. These speakers 44A, 44B, 44C and 44D, the center speaker 46, and the woofer speaker 48 make powerful powerful sounds.

  An IO board 50 is connected to the main PC 32. Various illuminations such as LED 52, cold cathode tube 54, halogen 56, etc. are connected to the IO board 50 as production means, and illuminations 58A, 58B, 58C, 58D provided on the speaker towers 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, respectively. Has been. These various illuminations such as the LED 52, the cold cathode tube 54, and the halogen 56 and the illuminations 58A, 58B, 58C, and 58D provided in the speaker towers 16A, 16B, 16C, and 16D realize a powerful illumination.

(Configuration of satellite cabinet (satellite device))
The configuration of the satellite cabinet (satellite device) of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  A satellite PC 62 that is a control means for controlling the entire satellite cabinet 60 is provided. The satellite PC 62 is provided with a video unit 64 composed of an LCD 26 and a touch panel 27 for the player to operate.

  The satellite PC 62 is provided with a sound unit 68 including an amplifier 66 and a speaker 67.

  An IO board 70 is connected to the satellite PC 62. Various illuminations 79 such as a cold cathode tube 72, a fluorescent lamp 74, an LCD-side winner lamp 76, and a casing-side winner lamp 78 are connected to the IO board 70 as production means. The notification means of the LCD side winner lamp 76 and the case side winner lamp 78 informs that the player operating the satellite cabinet 60 has won in the horse racing game or the like.

  The satellite PC 62 is provided with an IC card unit 80. The IC card unit 80 includes an IC card reader / writer 82 (information reading means, information writing means) that reads and writes information from and to an IC card that is an information storage medium, and a card lock mechanism 84 that locks the inserted IC card. ing. The player logs on to the horse racing game by inserting the IC card into the IC card unit 80.

  The satellite PC 62 is provided with a batch insertion unit 86 for inserting medals and a hopper 88 as a payout mechanism for paying out medals. The batch loading unit 86 includes a feeding mechanism 86A and a selector 86B.

(Configuration of main PC, video PC, sound PC, satellite PC, various servers)
The standard configuration of the main PC, video PC, sound PC, satellite PC, and various servers (database server, ranking server, web server, portable server, etc.) used in the game system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  A PC 100 having a standard configuration includes a game board 102 for controlling the whole, a video card 104 for displaying images, a sound card 106 for outputting sound, a ROM 108, a DVD-ROM 110, a data storage 112, a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect). ) I / O card 114, Base BD (All-net) 116, power supply 118, and case 120.

  The game board 102 includes a motherboard 122, a CPU 124, and a memory 126.

  The ROM 108 serving as storage means is configured by an HDD or a silicon disk or CF 128, an OS (Operation System) 130, and an application 132.

  The data storage 112 serving as a storage means is configured by a silicon disk or CF 134 and backup data 136.

  The main PC, video PC, sound PC, satellite PC, and various servers are configured by appropriately selecting necessary configurations from this standard configuration and excluding unnecessary configurations.

  For example, the sound card 106 is used for a sound PC. The DVD-ROM 110, the data storage 112 (silicon disk or CF134 backup data 136), and the Base BD (All-net) 116 are used for various servers.

(Outline of the game)
The outline of the game in the game system of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the game system according to the present embodiment, a bet game (step S10), which is a betting competition game in which a bet is awarded in anticipation of the race arrival order by the racehorses and a dividend is paid based on the race result, participates in the race. There is a stable game (step S20), which is a breeding game that owns racehorses and jockeys, trains these racehorses and jockeys to participate in the race, and acquires medals as the owner's prize money according to their arrival order. The player can switch between the betting game (step S10) and the stable game (step S20) as appropriate.

  For details of the bet game (step S10), refer to Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-93744.

  The stable game (step S20) owns and nurtures racehorses, participates in the race, and owns and nurtures horse owner games (step S30) that acquire medals as horse owner prizes according to the arrival order. There is a jockey game (step S40) that participates in a race and acquires a medal as a jockey prize according to the arrival order.

  In the stable game (step S20), first, the player creates his own stable (step S21). The stable is created virtually on the game and is a place where the racehorse is trained and managed. The jockey belongs to the stable. In the game of this embodiment, one stable information is created for each IC card. One stable can hold up to four racehorses and two jockeys.

  In the owner game (step S30), first, it is determined whether or not the racehorse is owned, that is, whether or not the racehorse information is registered in the inserted IC card (step S31). When the racehorse information is not registered, the racehorse information is created as a new horse (step S32). Even if the racehorse information is registered in the IC card, a new horse is produced in step S32 when the racehorse information is newly created.

  The produced new horse enters the stable (step S33). Therefore, the racehorse information is associated with the stable information. In the owner's game, various games can be played against the racehorse that has been entered.

  A medal can be inserted and the racehorse can run on the racetrack (step S34). A medal can be obtained as a prize by winning the higher rank.

A medal can be inserted and the racehorse can be trained in various ways (step S35). Also, medals can be inserted and various mangers can be given to the racehorse (step S36).
When a predetermined number of races have been held since the new horse was produced and the game time has elapsed, the racehorse will retire (step S37). When retiring, a next-generation new horse that inherits the qualities of the racehorse can be produced (step S32).

  In the jockey game (step S40), first, it is determined whether or not there is an affiliated jockey, that is, whether or not jockey information is registered in the inserted IC card (step S41). If no jockey information is registered, new jockey information is created (step S42). Even if jockey information is registered in the IC card, a jockey is created in step S32 when new jockey information is created.

  The created jockey belongs to the stable (step S43). Therefore, jockey information is associated with the stable information. In the jockey game, various games can be played against the jockey to which he belongs.

  A jockey can be mounted on the racehorse running on the racetrack in response to a request for riding from his own stable, a stable of another player, or a stable of a computer (step S44). It should be noted that a medal insertion request may be requested as a riding request fee when requesting a ride. If the racehorse on which the horse rides wins a higher rank, the jockey can also win a medal as a prize money.

  The medal can be inserted and the jockey can be trained by various methods (step S46).

  If the rider rides a predetermined number of races after creating the jockey, the jockey will retire (step S47). When retiring, a next generation jockey that inherits the qualities of the jockey can be created (step S32).

(Composition of game data)
Game data and a database in the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

(IC card)
The data structure of the IC card is shown in FIG.

  In the IC card, a card ID and a personal identification number are recorded as card information. As stable information, stable identification information, total winnings of racehorses belonging to the stable, total winnings of jockeys belonging to the stable, and the like are recorded. Information on a plurality of racehorses and information on a plurality of jockeys can be recorded on one IC card.

  The racehorse information includes horse identification information, age information, ability information used in competitive races such as age, leg quality (large runaway, runaway, predecessor, insertion, run-in, etc.), father horse name, mother horse name, generation number, Total results, previous run results (race name, arrival order, jockey name, horse weight, etc.), number of winnings, horse weight, remaining weeks, etc. are recorded. Also included are experience values, fatigue levels, power values, tone values, course suitability, etc., which are parameters used in the competitive race process.

  Jockey information includes identification information of jockeys, ability information used in competitive races such as tactics (great escape, escape, predecessor, insertion, drive-in, etc.), number of generations, total results, previous race results (race name, arrival order) , Name of horse, amount of saddle, etc.), the number of winning prizes, etc., which are used in competitive race processing.

(Main cabinet game data)
Various game data in the main cabinet 30 will be described.

  Various types of game data necessary for executing the game are stored in a memory 126 that is a storage unit of the game board 102 of the main PC 32 in the main cabinet 30. For example, a horse database that gathers racehorse data, a jockey database that gathers jockey data, a race start table that gathers data on racehorses that run in a race, jockeys, and a satellite correspondence table that gathers satellite and player information There is.

(Horse database)
The data structure of the horse database is shown in FIG.

  In the horse database, information on horses (hereinafter referred to as “user horses”) owned by users (players) using the game system and information on horses (hereinafter referred to as “CPU horses”) stored in the storage means in advance by the game system. And are gathered. A lot of CPU horses are always prepared to make an interesting race.

  User horses include the user's card ID, the horse ID for identifying each horse, the horse data that is the racehorse information described above, the race flag indicating whether or not to run, and the race of the race to run. The ID, the stable ID of the stable that belongs, etc. are gathered.

  The CPU horse also collects the same information as the user horse, but some information such as the card ID of the owned user is not recorded.

(Jockey database)
The data structure of the jockey database is shown in FIG.

  In the jockey database, information on jockeys (hereinafter referred to as “user jockeys”) owned by users (players) using the game system and information on jockeys (hereinafter referred to as “CPU jockeys”) stored in the storage means by the game system in advance. And are gathered. A lot of CPU jockeys are always prepared to make an interesting race.

  For the user jockey, the user's card ID, the jockey ID for identifying each jockey, the jockey data as the above-mentioned jockey information, the run flag indicating whether or not to run, the race ID of the race to run , The stable ID of the stable you belong to, the request OK flag that indicates whether or not you want to receive a ride request from another user, the absence request that indicates whether you will receive a ride request from another user even if you are absent An OK flag, a log-in flag indicating whether or not the user owning is currently participating, the number of medals obtained in the absence, which is the number of medals obtained in the absence, are collected.

  The CPU jockey also collects the same information as the user jockey, but some information such as card ID, stable ID, request acceptance OK flag, absence request acceptance OK flag, login flag, absence medals number, etc. Is not recorded.

(Race start table)
The data structure of the race start table is shown in FIG.

  In the race start table, the data of the starting horse and the jockey riding for each of the next race, the next next race, and the next next next race are collected. The horses that run include user horses and CPU horses. The riding jockeys include both user jockeys and CPU jockeys.

  For each race horse, the horse ID of the horse to run, the horse-owned satellite ID indicating the satellite used by the user who owns the horse, the jockey ID to ride, and the user who owns the jockey A jockey-owned satellite ID indicating a certain satellite, and a jockey-owned absent card ID indicating the user when the user who owns the jockey is absent are shown.

  When the running horse is a CPU horse, the horse-owned satellite ID is blank. When the riding jockey is a CPU jockey, the jockey-owned satellite ID and the jockey-owned card ID are blank.

  For example, the race start table has columns for 14 heads. A maximum of 14 races are possible. The number of heads that can be run may be determined according to the race type.

  For example, eight race horses (CPU horses) and riding jockeys (CPU jockeys) are determined in advance for each race from the game system side. When a user (player) registers a running horse and a riding jockey, they are sequentially added to the race starting table. When the number of registered users increases and exceeds the maximum number of runners, the number of CPU horses is gradually reduced. For each race, the user can register, for example, up to 10 cars. Even in a race where up to 14 horses run, at least 4 will be a combination of CPU horse and CPU jockey.

  As for the jockey combined with the CPU horse, not only the CPU jockey but also the user jockey may be combined.

(Satellite compatibility table)
The data structure of the satellite correspondence table is shown in FIG.

  The satellite correspondence table stores information of users who use each satellite in real time. For each of the 10 satellites, a satellite ID, a card ID used by a user using the satellite, and a card insertion detection flag (user absent flag) indicating whether or not a card is currently inserted are stored. Yes.

  As a result, it is possible to know in real time whether there is a user currently using the satellite and the card ID being used.

(Satellite cabinet game data)
Various game data in the satellite cabinet 60 will be described.

  Various types of game data necessary for executing the game are stored in the memory 126 of the game board 102 of the satellite PC 62 in the satellite cabinet 60. For example, racehorse data and jockey data related to each satellite.

(Database server game data)
Various game data in the database server 92 will be described.

  In the database server 92, data stored in the competitive game apparatus 10 installed throughout the country is collected and stored in the HDD, silicon disk or CF 128 of the PC 100 and the memory 126 of the game board 102. For example, the store ID, the game device ID of the competitive game device 10 installed in the store, various game data stored in the main cabinet 30 of the competitive game device 10, the card ID of the IC card used and all the IC card data, etc. Are aggregated and stored.

(Details of game processing)
Details of various game processes in the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  12 to 16, the processing flow of the main PC 32 in the main cabinet 30 is shown at the center, the processing flow of the satellite PC 62 in the three satellite cabinets 60 is shown on the right side, and the main PC 32 in the main cabinet 30 is shown on the left side. A horse database, a jockey database, a race start table, and a satellite correspondence table stored in the memory 126 of the game board 102 are shown, and relations between signals and data transmission / reception between these are shown by arrows.

  The screens of FIGS. 17 to 27 are screen examples in the steps of the flowcharts of FIGS. A step with an example screen is indicated as such.

  In the description of the game processing, the operation between the main cabinet 30 and the three satellite cabinets 60 in one competitive game apparatus is described for easy understanding. However, more satellites are used. The same applies when the cabinet 60 is used. Further, the basic operation is the same when a plurality of competitive game apparatuses are operated as a game system connected via a LAN or the Internet.

(New card creation process)
A new card creation process when the player creates a new card will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the player logs in to the satellite cabinet (A) 60 using the newly purchased IC card, the satellite PC (A) 62 of the satellite cabinet (A) 60 starts a login process (step A001).

  First, the CPU 124, which is the control means of the satellite PC (A) 62, detects whether or not an IC card has been inserted based on a detection signal from the card detection means (step A002). When the insertion of the IC card is detected, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 transmits the card ID read from the IC card and its own satellite ID to the main PC 32 (step A003).

  The CPU 124 that is the control means of the main PC 32 receives the satellite ID and the card ID transmitted from the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 (step M001), and stores the satellite ID and the card ID in association with each other in the satellite correspondence table. And turn off the absence flag.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects various operation inputs by the player, and generates stable data including the stable ID, stable name, and the like (step A004).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects various operation inputs by the player, and generates horse data including a horse ID, a horse name, and the like of the new horse (step A005). Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects various operation inputs by the player and trains horses such as ability parameters by training a new horse (step A006). Up to 4 new horses can be generated.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects various operation inputs by the player, and generates jockey data including a jockey ID, a jockey name, and the like of a new jockey (step A007). Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects various operation inputs by the player, and trains a rookie jockey to train jockey data such as ability parameters (step A008).

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a jockey training screen in step A008. In the jockey training shown in FIG. 17, “running”, “weight training”, “training riding”, and “race video study” are prepared. The player inserts the number of medals necessary for training, selects one of the training types, specifies the strength, and performs training. As a result of training, the parameters of the jockey are improved and reflected in the result of the competitive race.

  A training video showing the state of training is displayed in the upper center of the training screen. When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects that the player touches the part of the touch panel 27 corresponding to the left arrow or the right arrow, the type of training is changed.

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects that the player has touched the button displayed below the training video, it changes the intensity or amount of training.

  A shortcut bar for directly specifying the training type is displayed at the bottom of the training screen. When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects that the player has touched any of the shortcut bars, it executes the training type.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 12, stable data generation (step A004), horse data generation (step A005), horse data growth (step A006), jockey data generation (step A007), jockey data growth (step A008) ) Is completed, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 transmits these data to the main PC 32 (step A009).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives the data transmitted from the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 before starting the race process (step M002), and records these data in the horse database and jockey database. In the horse database, card IDs, horse IDs, horse data, and stable IDs for the number of heads generated are recorded. In the jockey database, the card ID, jockey ID, jockey data, and stable ID for the generated jockey are recorded.

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 associates the satellite ID with the card ID (step M003). Here, the detected card ID is recorded in the satellite ID of the satellite PC (A) 62, the absence flag is turned off, and the satellite ID absence flag of the satellite PC (B) 62 and the satellite PC (C) 62 is set. turn on.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 and the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 execute a competitive race process (steps M004 and A010). Description of the details of the race process is omitted.

  When the player ends the game and logs off, the satellite PC (A) 62 of the satellite cabinet (A) 60 starts a logoff process (step A011).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects the input of the “game end button” by the player (step A012), and records the latest stable data, horse data, and jockey data received from the main control unit on the IC card ( Step A013). When the recording on the IC card is completed, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 ejects the IC card (step A014). In this way, the logoff process ends.

(Riding request acceptance processing)
A setting process for setting whether or not a player receives a riding request from another player with respect to a self-owned jockey will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the description of this setting process, a case will be described in which each player has already completed the new card creation process, brings the created IC card, and logs in again.

  Here, a player who uses satellite PC (A) 62 receives a request for riding from another player, but makes a setting only when he / she is logged in, and a player who uses satellite PC (C) 62 Makes a setting to receive a ride request from another player even when he is not logged in.

  When the player logs in to the satellite cabinet (A) 60 using an IC card already owned by the player, the satellite PC (A) 62 of the satellite cabinet (A) 60 starts a login process (step A101).

  First, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects whether or not an IC card has been inserted (step A102). When the insertion of the IC card is detected, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 transmits the storage contents such as the card ID read from the IC card and its own satellite ID to the main PC 32 (step A103).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives the storage contents such as the satellite ID and the card ID transmitted from the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 (step M101), and stores the satellite ID and the card ID in association with each other in the satellite correspondence table. And turn off the absence flag.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 checks the suitability of the inserted IC card (step M102).

  First, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 compares the horse data stored in the IC card transmitted from the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 with the contents of the horse database (step M103). Similarly, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 collates the jockey data stored in the IC card transmitted from the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 with the contents of the jockey database (step M104). Based on these verifications, it is determined whether or not the inserted IC card is appropriate.

  If it is determined that the inserted IC card is appropriate, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 associates the satellite ID with the card ID (step M003). Here, the detected card ID is recorded in the satellite ID of the satellite PC (A) 62, and the absence flag is turned off.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 reads the horse data and jockey data belonging to the card ID of the inserted IC card from the horse database and the jockey database, and transmits them to the satellite PC (A) 62 (step M106). The CPU 124 of the PC (A) 62 receives these transmitted data (step A104).

  On the other hand, when logging in to the satellite cabinet (C) 60 using an IC card already owned by another player, the satellite PC (C) 62 of the satellite cabinet (C) 60 starts a login process (step C101). The details of the login process are the same as those in the satellite cabinet (A) 60, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, a competitive race is executed by the satellite cabinet (A) 60 and the satellite cabinet (C) 60 where the logged-in player exists. The CPU 124 of the main PC 32, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62, and the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 execute a competitive race with reference to the horse database, jockey database, race start table, and satellite correspondence table (step M107, A105, C102). Description of the details of the race process is omitted.

  Next, a case where jockey riding request reception setting processing is performed in the satellite cabinet (A) 60 will be described. When the operation input by the player is detected, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 first displays a jockey request reception screen as shown in FIG. 18 on the video unit (A) 64 of the satellite cabinet (A) 60. On the jockey request reception screen, “receive” and “do not receive” are displayed under the item “request for riding from another player”.

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects that the player has touched the character area of “not received”, it displays the mount reception request reception screen of FIG. 18 as it is. When it is detected that the player has touched the character area “OK”, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 turns off the request acceptance OK flag of the jockey database.

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects that the player has touched the character area of “receive”, it displays the jockey request reception screen shown in FIG. 19 and displays various conditions for request reception. Set the conditions of the riding race grade (GI or higher, GII or higher, unquestioned) at the time of the request for riding, set the conditions of the horse prizes for riding (10000 or higher, 5000 or higher, 1000 or higher, unquestioned), Setting conditions for the grade of the previous race (GI or higher, GII or higher, unquestioned), setting the conditions of the previous race of the horse for riding (1st, 2nd, 3rd, unquestioned), riding after the game It is possible to set conditions for whether or not to receive a request.

  Note that the maximum number of times that one jockey receives a request for riding may be limited on the game system side. In addition, the maximum number of times (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) that the player can receive a riding request may be set.

  If the riding request conditions are set high, the possibility of winning a prize as a jockey when riding is increased, but the opportunity for riding is reduced. If you set a low request for riding, the chances of riding will increase, but the chance of winning a prize as a jockey when riding is reduced, and the ability data as a jockey may be reduced if you lose. Get higher. The player sets conditions in consideration of these possibilities comprehensively.

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 detects that the player has touched the character area of “receive”, and the player sets “GI or higher”, “5000 or more”, “GI or higher” of each setting condition of the jockey request reception screen. When it is detected that the character area “unquestioned” or “not received” is touched (step A106), the satellite ID, jockey ID, request reception OK signal, and request reception condition signal are transmitted to the main PC 32 (step A107).

  When the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives the signal from the satellite PC (A) 62 (step M108), it compares the satellite ID with reference to the satellite correspondence table (step M109), and receives the request of the jockey in the jockey database. The OK flag is turned on, the absence request acceptance OK flag is turned off, and each detected request acceptance setting condition is recorded (step M110).

  On the other hand, the case where the jockey riding request reception setting process is performed in the satellite cabinet (C) 60 where the player has already logged in (step C101) will be described.

  When the operation input by the player is detected, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 first displays a jockey request reception screen as shown in FIG. 18 on the video unit (C) 64 of the satellite cabinet (C) 60. On the jockey request reception screen, “receive” and “do not receive” are displayed under the item “request for riding from another player”.

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 detects that the player has touched the “receive” character area, it displays the jockey request reception screen shown in FIG. 20 and displays various conditions in the case of request reception. As with the riding request received in the satellite cabinet (A) 60, the setting of the conditions for the riding race when receiving the request for riding, the setting of the conditions for the horse-riding horse prize, the setting of the conditions for the preceding race of the riding horse, the riding It is possible to set conditions for the results of the previous race of the target horse and conditions for whether or not to receive a riding request after the game ends.

  Note that the maximum number of times that one jockey receives a request for riding may be limited on the game system side. In addition, the maximum number of times (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) that the player can receive a riding request may be set.

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 detects that the player has touched the character area of “receive”, and the player sets “GI or higher”, “10000 or more”, or “GI or higher” of each setting condition of the jockey request reception screen. When it is detected that the character area of “within 3” or “receive” is touched (step C102), the satellite ID, jockey ID, absence request reception OK signal, and request reception condition signal are transmitted to the main PC 32 (step A107). ).

  When the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives the signal from the satellite PC (C) 62 (step M111), it compares the satellite ID with reference to the satellite correspondence table (step M112), and receives the request of the jockey in the jockey database. Both the OK flag and the absence request acceptance OK flag are turned on, and the detected request acceptance setting conditions are recorded (step M113).

  Thereafter, when the player of the satellite cabinet (C) 60 performs an operation for logoff, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 detects the logoff operation by the player and performs logoff processing (step C104). The latest stable data, horse data, and jockey data are recorded on the IC card, the IC card is ejected, and the logoff process is terminated.

  The jockey request reception screen shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 may be different. For example, a screen for selecting whether or not to receive a jockey request as shown in FIG. 18 is not provided. Instead, a “sitting request condition button” is provided, and the player touches the “sitting request condition button”. When detected, a riding request condition setting screen for setting various conditions for receiving a riding request as described above may be displayed.

(Race start registration process: Combination of one user horse and another user jockey)
A race entry registration process in the case where a player requests a rider to a jockey owned by another player when the player registers for a self-owned horse will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 and 15.

  Here, a player who uses the satellite cabinet (B) 60 requests a rider who owns the player who is currently logged in to the satellite cabinet (A) 60, and logs in to the satellite cabinet (C) 60 in the past when the player is absent. Request a ride to the jockey owned by the player who set the ride request OK.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the player logs in to the satellite cabinet (B) 60 using the IC card, the satellite PC (B) 62 of the satellite cabinet (B) 60 starts a login process (step B201). A description of the details of the login process is omitted.

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 performs processing for race entry registration. First, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 records the race IDs for three races that can be registered for race entry in the race race schedule (step M201).

  Next, the CPU horse that runs for each race is selected and registered in the race start table, and the run flag of the CPU horse in the horse database is turned on and the race ID is recorded (step M202).

  Next, the CPU jockey that can run for each race, the user jockey of the ride request OK owned by the player who is currently logged in, and the user jockey who is not currently logged in but who is the ride request OK are listed (step M203). User jockeys are listed based on the riding conditions set by the player for each race.

  On the other hand, a player who has logged in to the satellite cabinet (B) 60 displays a horse selection screen (not shown) and touches a “horse selection button” in order to register a self-owned horse for running. The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 detects the operation input of the “horse selection button” by the player (step B202), and determines the horse ID of the horse scheduled to start (step B204).

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 detects an operation input to the start button by the player (step B204), the satellite ID, horse ID, and start request signal are transmitted to the main PC 32 (step B205).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives the start request signal from the satellite PC (B) 62 (step 204), and checks whether the start registration is possible with reference to the contents of the horse database, the race start table, and the satellite correspondence table ( Step M205).

  If the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 determines that the start registration is possible, the CPU 124 transmits information indicating whether the start is possible to the satellite cabinet (B) 60 (step M206).

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 receives the start possibility information from the main PC 32 (step B206), it generates a race selection screen (step B207).

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the race selection screen. On the start race selection screen, the race name (Kyodo News Cup, Silk Road S, Next Race (after 1 race), Next Next Race (after 2 races), Next Next Race (after 3 races) (Kyoto Memorial etc.), race grade (GI, GII, etc.), race distance (1000 m, 1200 m, 2200 m, etc.), and the number of medals required for registration (10, 20, etc.) are displayed. A race selection button is displayed on the right side of the content display of each race. “Registration deadline” is displayed for races whose registration is closed (after one race), and “Registration” is displayed for races that can be registered (after two races and after three races). .

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 detects whether or not the player has touched the race selection button (step B208), and determines the race ID of the starting race (step B209).

  When the race ID is determined, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 registers the horse ID running in the race start table in the run horse column of the race ID. If 14 horses are already registered in the race on the race start table, one of the CPU horses is deleted and a user horse is registered instead.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 lists all jockeys capable of riding in the race determined to start (step B207). A list of CPU jockeys and user jockeys who can run for the race is available. User jockeys are listed in consideration of the riding conditions set by the player for each race.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 refers to the satellite correspondence table and checks whether or not the player who owns the startable jockey is logged in (step M208).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 refers to the jockey database and the satellite correspondence table, and transmits the jockey information and user login information to the satellite cabinet (B) 60 (step M209).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 receives the jockey information and user login information (step B210), and generates a jockey selection screen based on the received data. On the jockey selection screen, for example, a jockey capable of running and user login information are displayed.

  22 and 23 show examples of jockey selection screens. On the jockey selection screen, “Exclusive” tab for selecting self-owned jockey, “Kanto” tab for selecting CPU jockey from Kanto, “Kansai” tab for selecting CPU jockey from Kansai, etc. The “Other stables” tab is provided to select the jockeys of other users.

  FIG. 22 is a screen of the “exclusive” tab. Displays the jockey owned by the player who owns the horse to run. In this embodiment, a maximum of two user jockeys are displayed.

  FIG. 23 is a screen of an “other stable” tab. Among the user jockeys belonging to other stables and set to be a request for riding from another user, the names of stables are given to the user jockeys capable of running in this race.

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 detects an operation input to the jockey selection button by the player (step B212), the jockey ID to be mounted is determined (step B213).

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 detects an operation input to the “start registration button” by the player (step B214), the CPU 124 displays the number of medals necessary for start registration and prompts the player to pay medal. The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 detects the medal payment by the player based on the detection signal from the medal insertion detection means (step B214). This completes entry registration.

  Here, it is assumed that the player of the satellite cabinet (B) 60 is running two self-owned horses. For one horse, a jockey (a jockey set as a ride request OK from another user) owned by a player logged in to the satellite cabinet (A) 60 is selected, and for the other horse, a satellite cabinet ( C) It is assumed that a jockey owned by a player who has logged in to 60 (a jockey set as a riding request OK from another user even when absent) is selected.

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 detects the medal payment by the player for the start registration (step B215), the satellite ID, the race ID registered for the start, the horse ID registered for the start, and the jockey ID registered for the start are obtained. The data is transmitted to the main cabinet 30 and the other satellite cabinet 60 (step B216).

  When the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives data from the satellite cabinet (B) 60 (step M210), it creates race start data (step M211) and registers the created race start data in the race start table (step M212). ).

  This completes the race entry registration process.

  A medal may be paid as a riding fee to a player who owns the user jockey who requested the riding. This medal payment process will be described with reference to steps M213 to M215 and 203 in FIG.

  After executing the race start data registration process in step M212, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 refers to the jockey database, the race start table, and the satellite correspondence table, and generates a medal payment signal to be paid as a ride fee to the user jockey who requested the ride. (Step M213). Here, it is assumed that five medals are paid as a riding fee. Five medals will be paid to the player who has logged in to the satellite cabinet (A) 60 who owns the requested jockey and the player who has previously logged in to the satellite cabinet (C) 60.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 receives the data from the satellite cabinet (B) 60 (step A201), it confirms that the rider has requested a ride from a self-owned jockey, as shown in FIG. Display the medal payment screen for jockey requests. The message “There was a request for riding from another player!” Is displayed, the name of the race to be run, the name of the horse to be run, and the name of the jockey for riding are displayed, and the number of medals paid according to the request is displayed.

  Waiting for the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 to send a medal payment signal to the login user (step M214), the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 confirms the operation input of the medal payment OK by the player, and receives the jockey request. The five medals are paid (step A203).

  Further, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 confirms that the user is an absent user from the satellite correspondence table, and then obtains five medals that are the request of the jockey owned by the absent user as the medal acquired in the absence of the jockey in the jockey database. Record in the column (step M215).

(Race start registration process: combination of CPU horse and user jockey)
A race entry registration process in the case of riding a jockey owned by another player when registering a CPU horse prepared by the game system will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the case of the combination of the user horse and the user jockey described above, the CPU horse that starts running is selected from the CPU horses registered with the game system, and the jockey who rides from the player-owned jockey registered with the game system is selected. The other processing is the same, although the point to do is different.

  Since the CPU horse on which the game system starts running is selected, steps B202, B203, B204, B205, B206, B207, B208, and B209 executed by the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 in FIG. 14 are not performed.

  In step M202, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 selects a CPU horse that starts running for each race, registers it in the race start table, turns on the CPU horse start flag in the horse database, and records the race ID.

  Since the game system selects a user jockey, the steps B210, B211, B212, B213, B214, B215, and B216 executed by the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 in FIGS. 14 and 15 are not performed.

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 selects from the user jockeys listed in steps M207 and M208 according to a predetermined algorithm (step not shown).

  When a user jockey owned by a player who is logged in to the satellite cabinet (A) 60 is requested to ride a horse, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 sends data such as a race ID, a horse ID, and a jockey ID to the satellite cabinet (A) 60. Transmit (step not shown).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 receives the data from the main cabinet 30 (step not shown), displays the presence of jockey request acceptance, and displays the medal for the jockey request acceptance, as in steps A202 and A204. pay.

  When requesting the riding of a user jockey owned by a player who is not logged in, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 registers the medal for the request of the jockey owned by the absent user in the jockey database as in step M215.

(Race processing)
The racing process of the competitive game apparatus will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Description will be made assuming that the race process has been performed following the race entry registration process shown in FIGS.

  The race start process is started by the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 (step M301).

  First, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 determines the horse ID and jockey ID for running in the race based on the horse database, jockey database, and race start table (step M302).

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 determines the odds of the race (Step M303) and determines the race development (Step M304). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62, and the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 execute a competitive race (steps M305, A301, and B301) and display a race screen (step M306, A302, B302). Details of these processes are not described here.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 performs a prize medal payment process based on the race result (step M307). First, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 identifies the winning horse ID, the user's card ID, and the satellite ID based on the horse database, jockey database, race start table, and satellite correspondence table (step M308).

  Subsequently, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 transmits the paid medal number data as a prize medal to the satellite cabinet 60 to which the player is logged in (Step M310), and is acquired in the absence as a prize medal for the player who is not logged in. The number of medals is determined (step M310) and registered in the jockey database in the acquired medal field when the corresponding jockey is absent (step M311).

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (A) 62 receives the payment medal number data transmitted from the main cabinet 30 (step A303) and pays the acquired medal (step A304). Similarly, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (B) 62 receives the payment medal number data transmitted from the main cabinet 30 (step B303) and pays the acquired medal (step B304).

(Processing of medal payment when absent)
Next, the payment process of the acquired medal in absence will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It is assumed that after the race process of FIG. 16, the player who has set the absent riding request OK has logged in to the satellite cabinet (C) 60 again.

  When the player logs in to the satellite cabinet (C) 60 using the IC card when the absentee riding request OK is set in FIG. 13, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 starts a login process (step C301). .

  First, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 detects whether or not an IC card has been inserted (step C302). When the insertion of the IC card is detected, the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 transmits the stored contents such as the card ID read from the IC card and its own satellite ID to the main PC 32 (step C303).

  The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 receives the storage contents such as the satellite ID and the card ID transmitted from the satellite cabinet (C) 60 (step M312), stores the satellite ID and the card ID in association with each other in the satellite correspondence table, Turn off the absence flag.

  Next, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 refers to the jockey database using the card ID of the inserted IC card as a key, and checks whether there is an acquired medal when absent (step M313). When there is an acquired medal when absent, the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 transmits the number of medals to the satellite cabinet (C) 60.

  When the CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 receives the number of medals obtained when absent from the CPU 124 of the main PC 32 (step C304), it confirms that there are medals acquired when absent, for example as shown in FIG. Display the medal payment screen when you are away.

  In the absence medals payment screen, the message “Riding on request from another player!” Is displayed, and the name of the race that started, the name of the horse that entered the race, and the name of the rider requesting the rider are displayed for each race. The number of medals paid and the number of prize medals are displayed.

  For example, in the first race, in addition to 5 as requested medals, 10 as prize medals may be paid. In the first race, 5 medals are paid as requested medals. However, because of losing the race, 5 medals may be requested. Thus, not only is it paid as a prize medal, but if the player loses, the player may be required to pay medal.

  The CPU 124 of the satellite PC (C) 62 confirms the medal payment OK operation input by the player, and pays the medal acquired in the absence (step C305).

  Thus, the absence medal payment process is terminated.

(Combination of horse and jockey)
In the game system of the present embodiment, a horse (first competition target) and a jockey (second competition target) are combined. This combination of horse and jockey is registered for the race. This combination has the following aspects.

  Considering self-running horses as the center, (1) a combination of a self-owned racehorse and a self-owned jockey, (2) a combination of a self-owned racehorse and a jockey designated by the competitive game device 10; (3) A combination of a self-owned racehorse and a jockey owned by another player who is currently participating in the game. (4) A self-owned racehorse and a jockey owned by another player who is not currently participating in the game. Such as a combination.

  If you think about your own jockey, (1) a combination of a self-owned jockey and a racehorse owned by another player, (2) a self-owned jockey when not participating in the game, and other players (3) A combination of a self-owned jockey and a competing horse designated by the competitive game apparatus 10, and (4) a self-owned jockey when not participating in the game and a competitive game apparatus 10. A combination of designated racehorses.

(Horse and jockey medal distribution)
In the game system of the present embodiment, the payout calculation of the bet game is performed based on the win or loss. Based on the type of competitive race (GI, GII, etc.) and the ranking, the total prize money (number of medals) to be acquired by the combination of horse and jockey is determined. The total prize amount is distributed based on a predetermined ratio between the player who owns the racehorse and the player who owns the jockey.

  Considering self-running horses as the center, (1) In the case of a combination of a self-owned racehorse and a self-owned jockey, the total amount of prize money is distributed to the runner-owned player.

  Further, (2) in the case of a combination of a self-owned racehorse and a jockey designated by the competitive game apparatus 10, a share of the racehorse out of the total prize money, for example, 60% of the total prize money is a player who owns the racehorse The share of the jockey out of the total prize money, for example, 40% of the total prize money is not distributed to any player.

  (3) In the case of a combination of a self-owned racehorse and a jockey owned by another player who is currently participating in the game, the share of the running horse out of the total prize money, for example, 60% of the total prize money The share of the jockey among the total prize money, for example, 40% of the total prize money is distributed to the player who owns the jockey.

  (4) In the case of a combination of a self-owned racehorse and a jockey owned by another player who is not currently participating in the game, the share of the running horse out of the total prize money, for example, 60% of the total prize money The share of the jockey among the total prize money, for example, 40% of the total prize money is distributed to the player who owns the jockey.

  When focusing on the own jockey, (1) In the case of a combination of a self-owned jockey and a racehorse owned by another player, the share of the jockey out of the total prize money, for example, 40% of the total prize money is owned by the jockey. The share of the running horse out of the total prize money, for example, 60% of the total prize money is distributed to the player who owns the running horse.

  (2) In the case of a combination of a self-owned jockey when not participating in the game and a racehorse owned by another player, the share of the jockey out of the total prize money, for example, 40% of the total prize money is owned by the jockey The share of the running horse out of the total prize money, for example, 60% of the total prize money is distributed to the player who owns the running horse.

  Further, (3) in the case of a combination of a self-owned jockey and a competing horse designated by the competitive game apparatus 10, the share of the jockey out of the total prize money, for example, 40% of the total prize money is allocated to the player who owns the jockey. The share of the running horse out of the total prize money, for example, 60% of the total prize money is not allocated to any player.

  (4) In the case of a combination of a self-owned jockey when not participating in the game and a racehorse designated by the competitive game apparatus 10, the share of the jockey out of the total prize money, for example, 40% of the total prize money Is allocated to the jockey-owned player, and the share of the running horse out of the total prize money, for example, 60% of the total prize money is not allocated to any player.

  It should be noted that the distribution ratio of the runner with the jockey may be another distribution ratio. Further, the distribution ratio may be determined based on the parameters of the running horse and the jockey parameters to be combined. Further, the distribution ratio may be changed depending on the type of competitive race.

(Equipment parameter change of horse and jockey)
When running in a race, the horse's ability parameters vary according to the race result. Based on the type of competitive race (GI, GII, etc.) and the rank, the horse ability parameter varies. The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 changes the ability by rewriting the data in the horse data column of the corresponding user horse in the horse database.

  In the game system of the present embodiment, not only the horse but also the rider's ability parameter changes according to the race result. The CPU 124 of the main PC 32 changes the ability by rewriting the data in the jockey data column corresponding to the user jockey in the jockey database.

  Jockey ability parameters change not only when a self-owned jockey rides on a self-owned racehorse, but also when a ride request is made from another player by setting a ride request OK. The same applies when there is a request for a ride from the CPU horse.

  If there is a request for riding from another player, as described above, you can receive a predetermined amount of medals as a result of the request for riding, and if you win the race, you will receive a predetermined percentage of the total prize money. You can receive medals.

  However, with that alone, if a ride request OK is set for the jockey, medals can be obtained without any risk, and the balance as a game will be lost. Therefore, in the game system of the present embodiment, the ability parameters of the jockey are also changed according to the race result.

  Therefore, when the player who has set the riding request OK during absence is logged in again, the medal may be obtained depending on the result of the absence race, or the medal may not be obtained at all due to a decrease in the ability parameter of the jockey. A well-balanced game can be realized.

[Modified Embodiment]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

  For example, in the above embodiment, a racehorse that is a traveling object is displayed as a video, but a model horse may be used as a traveling object.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although this invention was applied to the horse racing game, it is possible to apply not only to the horse racing game whose running thing is a racing horse but also to other competitive games and general games. For example, it can be applied to a bicycle race game in which the traveling object is a bicycle, a boat racing game in which the traveling object is a motor boat, or a game in which a virtual life form that is a traveling object is used to compete. Is possible.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a medal game device using medals, but a game device using a currency that functions as a distribution means and a payment means may be used, or a virtual currency other than medals may be used. It may be a game device.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in a race game in which a horse and a jockey are combined, a ride request is made to a jockey that is one of the combinations. The player sets whether or not his / her own horse will receive another player's start request at login or logoff, and the other player requests that horse to start.

  In the above embodiment, the satellite correspondence table as shown in FIG. 11 is prepared and the satellite ID and the card ID are associated with each other. However, it is not necessary to do so. For example, in the exchange of data between the main device and the satellite device, the player may be specified using the card ID instead of the satellite ID.

  In the above embodiment, horse data, jockey data, and the like are stored in the main device, but horse data, jockey data, and the like may be stored in a separately provided server. For example, the control unit of the main apparatus may access the memory of the server, read the ID and data of a jockey with an OK request acceptance flag, and create a startable jockey list.

  In the above embodiment, the player is authenticated using an IC card, but other information recording media such as a magnetic card may be used instead of the IC card. Further, the player ID may be registered together with a password without using a card. When the player logs in again, the player may be authenticated by the ID and password.

  Further, all or part of the processing performed by the control unit of the main device in the above embodiment may be performed by the control unit of the server or the control unit of the satellite device.

  In addition, the main device in the above embodiment may be replaced with a server device, and the satellite device may be replaced with a client device that is an information processing device such as a home game device, PC, PDA, mobile phone, or PHS. The game value may be information, data, etc., such as parameters representing virtual money, points, etc. that can be used in the game instead of medals.

[Industrial applicability]
The present invention participates in a race together with a betting competition game for betting medals in anticipation of the race arrival order by a racehorse, which is a traveling object controlled by the control unit, and receiving a dividend based on the race result. Used for commercial game machines as a game system that owns racehorses and jockeys, trains these racehorses and jockeys, participates in the race, and raises medals as horse owner prizes according to their arrival order Is possible. It can also be used in home game machines and portable game machines that implement a similar game system.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the competitive game apparatus in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main cabinet of the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the satellite cabinet of the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the standard structure of main PC, video PC, sound PC, satellite PC, and various servers which are used in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the outline | summary of the game in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the IC card in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the horse database in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the jockey database in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the race start table in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the satellite corresponding table in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the new card creation process in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of a jockey request reception setting process in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (the 1) of the race start registration process in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (the 2) of the race start registration process in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the race process in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jockey training screen in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jockey request reception OK screen in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jockey request condition setting screen in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jockey request reception OK screen at the time of absence in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the run race selection screen in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the riding jockey selection screen (the 1) in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the riding jockey selection screen (the 2) in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the riding request receipt medal payment screen in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the medal payment screen at the time of absence in the game system by one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Competition game apparatus 12 ... Main body 14 ... Integrated display 14A, 14B, 14C ... Display 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D ... Speaker tower 20 ... Satellite 22 ... Table 24 ... Chair 26 ... Liquid crystal display 27 ... Touch panel 28 ... Medal insertion / extraction Exit 30 ... main cabinet (main unit)
32 ... Main PC
34 ... LCD
36 ... Pointing device 38A, 38B, 38C ... Video PC
40 ... Sound PC
42 ... Amplifiers 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D ... Speaker 46 ... Center speaker 48 ... Woofer speaker 50 ... IO board 52 ... LED
54 ... Cold cathode tube 56 ... Halogen 58A, 58B, 58C, 58D ... Illumination 60 ... Satellite cabinet (satellite device)
62 ... Satellite PC
64 ... Video unit 66 ... Amplifier 67 ... Speaker 68 ... Sound unit 70 ... IO board 72 ... Cold cathode tube 74 ... Fluorescent lamp 76 ... LCD side winner lamp 78 ... Housing side winner lamp 79 ... Illumination 80 ... IC card unit 82 ... IC Card reader / writer 84 ... Card lock mechanism 86 ... Batch loading unit 88 ... Hopper 86A ... Feeding mechanism 86B ... Selector 90 ... Server 92 ... Database server 94 ... Ranking server 96 ... Web server 98 ... Mobile server 100 ... PC
102 ... Game board 104 ... Video card 106 ... Sound card 108 ... ROM
110 ... DVD-ROM
112 ... Data storage 114 ... PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) I / O card 116 ... Base BD (All-net)
118 ... Power supply 120 ... Case 122 ... Motherboard 124 ... CPU
126 ... Memory 128 ... HDD, silicon disk or CF
130 ... OS (Operation System)
132 ... Application 134 ... Silicon disk or CF
136 ... backup data

Claims (3)

A game system configured to enable information communication between a main device and a plurality of satellite devices,
The main device is
A first competition target database storing the first identification information of the first competition target and the capability parameter in association with each other;
A second competition object database storing the second identification information of the second competition object and the ability parameter in association with each other;
A race participation registration database for registering, for each race, a combination of the first identification information of the first competition subject participating in the race and the second identification information of the second competition subject;
Before the race, the first identification information is selected from the first competition target database, the second identification information is selected from the second competition target database, the combination of the first competition target and the second competition target is determined, and the race Race participation registration control means for registering in the participation registration database;
For each race, using the ability parameter corresponding to the first identification information of the combination registered in the race participation registration database and the ability parameter corresponding to the second identification information, the race arrival order and the race development are determined. Racing game control means for performing a racing game process;
A payout process control means for performing a game value payout process based on the race result,
The satellite device is
Based on the operation signal from the operation means operated by the player, the second identification information of the second competition object that is selected by the control of the race participation registration control means and is registered in the race participation registration database is determined. Processing, processing for transmitting permission information permitting the second competition object of the determined second identification information to be registered in the race participation registration database, and the second identification information to the main device And satellite control means for executing
The main device is
Second competition target registration for registering permission information in the second competition target database for permission to be registered in the race participation registration database in association with the second identification information transmitted from the satellite device Further comprising a control means;
The satellite control means includes
Based on the operation signal from the operation means operated by the player, the first identification information of the first competition object that is selected by the control of the race participation registration control means and is registered in the race participation registration database is determined. Processing,
A process of receiving from the main device second identification information of a plurality of second competition objects registered in the second competition object database and including the second competition object in which the permission information is registered;
A process of determining second identification information of a second competition object paired with the first competition object of the determined first identification information among the plurality of received second identification information of the second competition object;
Further executing a process of transmitting a set of the first identification information and the second identification information determined by these processes and a registration request to the race participation registration database to the main device,
The race participation registration control means selects a set of first identification information and second identification information transmitted from the satellite control means, registers a plurality of combinations including the combination in the race participation registration database,
The payout processing control means includes:
As a result of the race game process by the race game control means, when a combination including the second identification information in which the permission information is registered wins, among the game values to be paid out for the combination, A process of determining a first payout game value to be paid and a second payout game value to be paid to the second identification information in which the permission information is registered;
The game system further comprising a process of paying the determined first payout game value to the first competition object of the first identification information requested to be registered. A game system configured to enable information communication between a main device and a plurality of satellite devices,
The main device is
A first competition target database storing the first identification information of the first competition target and the capability parameter in association with each other;
A second competition object database storing the second identification information of the second competition object and the ability parameter in association with each other;
A race participation registration database for registering, for each race, a combination of the first identification information of the first competition subject participating in the race and the second identification information of the second competition subject;
Before the race, the first identification information is selected from the first competition target database, the second identification information is selected from the second competition target database, the combination of the first competition target and the second competition target is determined, and the race Race participation registration control means for registering in the participation registration database;
For each race, using the ability parameter corresponding to the first identification information of the combination registered in the race participation registration database and the ability parameter corresponding to the second identification information, the race arrival order and the race development are determined. Racing game control means for performing a racing game process;
A payout process control means for performing a game value payout process based on the race result;
The satellite device is
Based on the operation signal from the operation means operated by the player, the second identification information of the second competition object that is selected by the control of the race participation registration control means and is registered in the race participation registration database is determined. Processing, processing for transmitting permission information permitting the second competition object of the determined second identification information to be registered in the race participation registration database, and the second identification information to the main device And satellite control means for executing
The main device is
Second competition target registration for registering permission information in the second competition target database for permission to be registered in the race participation registration database in association with the second identification information transmitted from the satellite device Further comprising a control means;
The satellite control means includes
Based on the operation signal from the operation means operated by the player, the first identification information of the first competition object that is selected by the control of the race participation registration control means and is registered in the race participation registration database is determined. Processing,
A process of receiving from the main device second identification information of a plurality of second competition objects registered in the second competition object database and including the second competition object in which the permission information is registered;
A process of determining second identification information of a second competition object paired with the first competition object of the determined first identification information among the plurality of received second identification information of the second competition object;
Further executing a set of first identification information and second identification information determined by these processes, and a process of transmitting a registration request to the race participation registration database to the main device,
The race participation registration control means selects a set of first identification information and second identification information transmitted from the satellite control means, registers a plurality of combinations including the combination in the race participation registration database,
The payout processing control means includes:
As a result of the race game process by the race game control means, when a combination including the second identification information in which the permission information is registered wins, among the game values to be paid out for the combination, A process of determining a first payout game value to be paid and a second payout game value to be paid to the second identification information in which the permission information is registered;
Executing a process of paying the determined first payout game value to the first competition object of the first identification information requested to be registered;
The second competition target registration control means registers the second payout game value determined by the payout processing control means in the second competition target database in association with the second identification information in which the permission information is registered. A game system characterized by A game system configured to enable information communication between a main device and a plurality of satellite devices,
The main device is
A first competition target database storing the first identification information of the first competition target and the capability parameter in association with each other;
A second competition object database storing the second identification information of the second competition object and the ability parameter in association with each other;
A race participation registration database for registering, for each race, a combination of the first identification information of the first competition subject participating in the race and the second identification information of the second competition subject;
Before the race, the first identification information is selected from the first competition target database, the second identification information is selected from the second competition target database, the combination of the first competition target and the second competition target is determined, and the race Race participation registration control means for registering in the participation registration database;
For each race, using the ability parameter corresponding to the first identification information of the combination registered in the race participation registration database and the ability parameter corresponding to the second identification information, the race arrival order and the race development are determined. Racing game control means for performing a racing game process;
A payout process control means for performing a game value payout process based on the race result,
The satellite device is
Based on the operation signal from the operation means operated by the player, the second identification information of the second competition object that is selected by the control of the race participation registration control means and is registered in the race participation registration database is determined. Processing, processing for transmitting permission information permitting the second competition object of the determined second identification information to be registered in the race participation registration database, and the second identification information to the main device And satellite control means for executing
The main device is
Second competition target registration for registering permission information in the second competition target database for permission to be registered in the race participation registration database in association with the second identification information transmitted from the satellite device Further comprising a control means;
The satellite control means includes
Based on the operation signal from the operation means operated by the player, the first identification information of the first competition object that is selected by the control of the race participation registration control means and is registered in the race participation registration database is determined. Processing,
A process of receiving from the main device second identification information of a plurality of second competition objects registered in the second competition object database and including the second competition object in which the permission information is registered;
A process of determining second identification information of a second competition object paired with the first competition object of the determined first identification information among the plurality of received second identification information of the second competition object;
Further executing a process of transmitting a set of the first identification information and the second identification information determined by these processes and a registration request to the race participation registration database to the main device,
The race participation registration control means selects a set of first identification information and second identification information transmitted from the satellite control means, registers a plurality of combinations including the combination in the race participation registration database,
The payout processing control means includes:
As a result of the race game process by the race game control means, when a combination including the second identification information in which the permission information is registered wins, among the game values to be paid out for the combination, A process of determining a first payout game value to be paid and a second payout game value to be paid to the second identification information in which the permission information is registered;
Processing for paying the determined first payout game value to the first competition object of the first identification information for which the registration request has been made;
The game system further comprising a process of paying the determined second payout game value to the second competition object of the second identification information in which the permission information is registered.

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