JP6795009B2 - Commercial game machines and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a commercial game device and a program.

Conventionally, there has been known a commercial game device that provides a player with a prize acquisition game that acquires a prize based on player operation information.

In this regard, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a prize acquisition game in which a virtual prize is acquired by using a 3D simulation (physical calculation). Further, Patent Document 1 also discloses a technique for changing a difficulty level parameter (calculation parameter) used for physical calculation such as a holding force of a virtual crane according to a player's number of plays and play time.

JP-A-2017-209383

Here, when a prize acquisition game for acquiring a virtual prize as described in Patent Document 1 is provided by a business game device, a user different from the player, particularly an administrator of the business game device, responds to the player's request and the like. It is necessary to change the calculation parameters. However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that a user different from the player cannot freely change the calculation parameters and lacks user friendliness.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a user-friendly business game device and program.

In order to solve the above problems, the commercial game device according to one aspect of the present invention is a commercial game device that provides a player with a prize acquisition game for acquiring a virtual prize, and the virtual prize and the virtual prize are used. A display unit for displaying a game image including a virtual space to be accommodated and an acquisition unit for gripping the virtual prize in the virtual space, a first input unit for inputting player operation information, and the first input. Based on the operation information input by the unit and the predetermined calculation parameters, the calculation unit that physically calculates the success or failure of the acquisition of the virtual prize by the acquisition unit, and the calculation when the calculation result indicates the acquisition success. It includes an output unit that outputs a result, a second input unit that inputs operation information of a user different from the player, and a change unit that changes the calculation parameter based on the operation information input by the second input unit. ..

In the above aspect, since the calculation parameters for the physical calculation are changed based on the operation information input by the second input unit, the user different from the player inputs the operation information of the prize acquisition game in the first input unit. It is possible to change the calculation parameters and realize a user-friendly business game device.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a user-friendly commercial game device and program.

It is a figure which shows an example of the whole structure of the game system including the commercial game apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view for demonstrating an example of the whole structure of a commercial game apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware composition of a commercial game apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware configuration of a server device. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional structure of a commercial game apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the game processing in the commercial game apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen for selecting the arrangement information. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the change process which changes a calculation parameter. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the game processing in the commercial game apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, a plurality of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the description, the same components and steps are designated by the same reference numerals as much as possible in each drawing, and duplicate description is omitted.

--- First Embodiment ---
First, a commercial game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an overall configuration of a game system 1 including a commercial game device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 is a system that provides a game in response to payment of a play fee. The game system 1 includes one or a plurality of commercial game devices 10 and a server device 12. The business game device 10 and the server device 12 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network NT such as the Internet or an intranet. The business game device 10 may be communicably connected to the server device 12 via a terminal device (not shown) that controls a plurality of business game devices 10.

The commercial game device 10 is provided in a store such as a game center, other entertainment facilities, and accommodation facilities. The commercial game device 10 provides the player with a prize acquisition game for acquiring a virtual prize displayed on the screen according to the player's operation information.

The server device 12 is provided in, for example, a predetermined management company, and manages the number of actual prizes (hereinafter, referred to as “real prizes”) in the inventory of the management company. In addition, the server device 12 may perform a real prize shipping process.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining an example of the overall configuration of the commercial game device 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, the commercial game device 10 is formed in, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped. When the rectangular parallelepiped is divided into an upper part and a lower part, the commercial game device 10 is provided with a display device 13 on each of the front surface, the side surface, and the back surface on the upper side, unlike the conventional prize acquisition game device.

The display device 13 displays, for example, a 3D game image (the code is omitted because it is the same location as the display device). The game image includes, for example, a virtual prize 14, a virtual space 16 in which the virtual prize 14 is arranged, and a virtual crane 18 as an acquisition unit that moves the virtual prize 14 so as to be grippable in the virtual space 16.

The virtual prize 14 exists in virtual three-dimensional coordinates formed in a virtual space using so-called polygons that represent an object by a combination of triangles and quadrangles. A texture image corresponding to this polygon is pasted on the virtual prize 14, and then perspective conversion is performed to a two-dimensional coordinate system from the set viewpoint position, so that the projected image from the viewpoint angle is two-dimensional. Displayed as an image.

The virtual prize 14 is, for example, a shape of a real prize, and is represented by a similar shape that is substantially the same as the actual one, or that the shape is substantially the same but differs by the size (dimensions) set in the virtual space. The virtual prize 14 has a weight parameter, and when the virtual crane 18 comes into contact with the virtual prize 14, the virtual prize 14 is displaced by simulation (physical calculation). Further, whether or not the virtual prize 14 can be acquired is determined by the operation of the virtual crane 18 by the player, as in the prize acquisition game in which the real prize is handled by physical calculation. By having the weight parameter, it is possible to prepare a virtual prize 14 having the same size and shape but different weight, or different size and same shape and weight. In this case, the corresponding real prize may not be disclosed, and only the parameters may be displayed in the vicinity of the virtual prize 14.

The virtual space 16 is represented in a similar manner to the space in which a real prize is placed in a conventional prize acquisition game device.

The virtual crane 18 moves so as to be able to grip the virtual prize 14 in the virtual space 16 according to the operation information of the player.

Further, the commercial game device 10 includes a touch panel 20, a first operation device 22, a coin insertion slot 24, an outlet 26, and an opening / closing door 28 at the lower portion thereof.

The touch panel 20 receives an operation of a player or / and an administrator, and inputs the operation information to the business game device 10.

The first operation device 22 receives the operation of the player for moving the virtual crane 18, and inputs the operation information to the business game device 10.

The coin insertion slot 24 is a place where the player inserts a play fee for playing the prize acquisition game.

The outlet 26 is a place to take out a real prize or an extra prize.

The opening / closing door 28 is locked, and when the administrator uses a key, the lock is released and the opening / closing door 28 can be opened / closed. Inside the opening / closing door 26, a second operation device such as a switch panel and a liquid crystal touch panel for making various settings for the commercial game device 10 is housed. The administrator can make various settings such as setting calculation parameters for physical calculation while visually checking the display contents of the switch panel and the liquid crystal touch panel inside the opening / closing door 26. Examples of the calculation parameters include the density of the virtual prize 14, the friction coefficient of the virtual prize 14, the holding force of the virtual crane 18, the fluctuation degree of the virtual crane 18, the friction coefficient of the virtual crane 18, and the like.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the commercial game device 10.

As shown in FIG. 3, the commercial game device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 40, a storage device 42, a second operation device 44, and a coin shooter, in addition to the display device 13 and the first operation device described above. A 46, a storage unit 48, and a communication device 50 are provided. In addition to the above-described configuration, the business game device 10 may include another device such as a reading device 52 that reads a player card in which player identification information (player ID) is stored.

The CPU 40 executes various programs including the game program 42A of the prize acquisition game, and controls various configurations of the commercial game device 10 such as the storage device 42 and the display device 44.

The storage device 42 includes a memory and / and a hard disk. The storage device 42 stores various programs including the game program 42A, various setting calculation parameters including calculation parameters, and the like.

The second operation device 44 receives an operation of a user different from the player, and inputs the operation information to the business game device 10.

The coin shooter 46 includes the coin insertion slot 24, and detects the insertion of a play fee (currency or coin) by the player.

The storage unit 48 stores a real prize corresponding to the virtual prize 14 and / or an extra prize different from the real prize. The bonus prize is preferably smaller in size or cheaper than the real prize. In the first embodiment, the storage unit 48 for storing the real prize and the bonus prize may be provided, for example, on the back side of the commercial game device 10 (the space behind the display device 13). In this case, a large number can be stored by stacking real prizes and extra prizes.

The communication device 50 connects to the communication network NT and communicates with the server device 12 and the like.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 12.

As shown in FIG. 4, the server device 12 includes a control device 70, a communication device 72, and a storage device 74. The control device 70 mainly includes a CPU 76 and a memory 78.

The control device 70 functions as various functional means by the CPU 76 executing a predetermined program stored in the storage device 74, the memory 78, or the like.

The communication device 72 is composed of a communication interface or the like for communicating with an external device. The communication device 72 transmits and receives various types of information to and from, for example, the commercial game device 10.

The storage device 74 is composed of a hard disk or the like. The storage device 74 stores various programs and various information necessary for executing the process in the control device 70, and information on the processing result.

The server device 12 can be realized by using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. Further, the server device 12 may be composed of a single information processing device or may be composed of a plurality of information processing devices distributed on the communication network NT. Further, FIG. 4 shows only a part of the main hardware configurations of the server device 12, and the server device 12 can include other configurations generally provided by the server.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the commercial game device 10.

As shown in FIG. 5, the commercial game device 10 is selected from a storage unit 80, a display unit 82, a first input unit 84, a second input unit 86, a charge reception unit 88, and a progress unit 90. A unit 92, an arrangement unit 94, a calculation unit 96, an output unit 98, a prohibition unit 100, a payout unit 102, a subtraction unit 104, a notification unit 106, and a change unit 108 are provided. The storage unit 80 is realized by the storage device 42. The display unit 82 is realized by the display device 13. The first input unit 84 is realized including the first operating device 22. The second input unit 86 is realized including the second operation device 44, the communication device 50, and the like. The charge reception unit 88 is realized including the coin shooter 46. The progress unit 90, the selection unit 92, the arrangement unit 94, the calculation unit 96, the output unit 98, the prohibition unit 100, the payout unit 102, the subtraction unit 104, the notification unit 106, and the change unit 108 are This is realized by the CPU 40 executing the game program 42A stored in the storage device 42.

In the storage unit 80, a plurality of calculation parameters 80A, the number 80B of each virtual prize 14 assigned from the server device 12 or the like, a play history 80C such as data in the middle of playing the prize acquisition game for each player and a past history, etc. Is remembered. Of these, for example, the play history 80C is stored in the server device 12, and is downloaded from the server device 12 in response to the player identification information (player ID) stored in the player card, and is used as a business game device. It may be set to 10. The number 80B stores the number of each virtual prize 14 and sends it to the server device 12 each time, so that the inventory management of the corresponding real prize is managed by the server device across the plurality of commercial game devices 10. This is because it becomes possible to easily grasp at 12.

The display unit 82 has a function of displaying a game image of the prize acquisition game.

The first input unit 84 has a function of inputting player operation information to the business game device 10.

The second input unit 86 has a function of inputting operation information of a user different from the player, such as an administrator, into the business game device 10. For example, it is used when inputting the arrangement information of the virtual prize 14. The virtual prize 14 is input by downloading the virtual prize 14 from the server device 12 to the business game device 10 or the administrator's terminal device via the communication network NT, or using a separately prepared prize placement tool as the administrator's terminal device. You can create layout information by installing it, download it from the administrator's terminal device to the commercial game device 10, or copy it via a portable storage device such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. Can be mentioned. When arranging the virtual prize 14, the virtual prize 14 may be ordered from the server device 12.

The fee receiving unit 88 has a function of accepting payment of a play fee for the player to play the prize acquisition game.

The progress unit 90 has a function of advancing the prize acquisition game.

The selection unit 92 has a function of causing the player to select at least one of the virtual prize 14 and the arrangement information before the start of the prize acquisition game.

The arrangement unit 94 arranges the virtual prize 14 in the virtual space 16 based on the input arrangement information. In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of input arrangement information, and the arrangement unit 94 is arranged based on the selected arrangement information so that the player can select any one of the arrangement information. The placement information includes not only the placement position and the number of placements of the virtual prize 14, but also the shape, design, and mechanism of the placement place (placement stage) of the virtual prize 14. The mechanism is a gimmick that affects the position and orientation of the virtual prize 14, such as changing the shape of the placement location or moving, rotating, or tilting at least a part of the place.

The calculation unit 96 physically calculates the movement of the virtual crane 18 and the success or failure of the acquisition of the virtual prize 14 by the virtual crane 18 based on the operation information input by the first input unit 84 and the predetermined calculation parameters. Has the function of

The output unit 98 has a function of outputting the calculation result to the display unit 82 or the like by reflecting the calculation result on the game image when the calculation result of the calculation unit 96 indicates the acquisition success. Further, when the calculation result of the calculation unit 96 indicates the acquisition success, the output unit 98 externally transmits the identification information of the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 (may be the identification information of the corresponding real prize). It has a function to output. Examples of the "outside" include a player card, a paper medium such as a receipt, a display unit 82, a server device 12, a player's mobile terminal, and the like. When the result of continuous play is output on a paper medium such as a receipt, it is not output at each play, but after the final play is completed or when the player instructs the output of the result by operation input. It may be output. Further, when outputting to the display unit 82, for example, a two-dimensional code including the identification information of the virtual prize 14 may be output. In this case, the two-dimensional code is acquired by the camera provided in the player's mobile terminal, and the identification information of the virtual prize 14 is input to the mobile terminal. The player presents the player card, receipt, and display screen of the mobile terminal to the store clerk, or loads the real prize into the store clerk or the prize payer that can store the real prize and pay out the real prize. You can receive it from the payout machine. In this case, the number 80B of the virtual prize 14 can be treated as the number of real prizes in stock at the store. Further, the player's mobile terminal may communicate with the server device 12 or the like via the communication network NT to perform the delivery procedure of the real prize. In this case, since it is not necessary to keep the real prize in the store, the server device 12 collects 80B of the number of virtual prizes 14 that are the acquisition status of the virtual prize 14 for each store in which the business game device 10 is installed. The charge may be calculated according to the real prize to be delivered, and the billing process may be performed for each store at a later date. By doing so, it is possible to save the trouble of managing the inventory of real prizes for each store, and it is also possible to reduce the risk of having defective inventory as a whole by collectively managing the inventory with the server device 12. Will be. When the calculation result of the calculation unit 96 indicates the acquisition success, the real prize corresponding to the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 may be paid out from the storage unit 48. At that time, if it is not necessary for the player to immediately obtain the real prize due to an increase in baggage or the like, the player may be made to select in advance whether or not to pay out the real prize.

The prohibition unit 100 has a function of prohibiting the arrangement unit 94 from using the arrangement information used by the arrangement unit 94 in the play by the player at least in the next and subsequent plays by the player when the calculation result indicates the acquisition success. .. This "next time or later" may be only the next time, or may be from the date of the first successful acquisition to a predetermined period such as one week or one month. The prohibition unit 100 may prohibit the reuse of the arrangement information used by the arrangement unit 94 even if the player is a player other than the player who has succeeded in acquiring the information. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the same prize from being continuously acquired by repeating the exact same operation, and it is possible to provide special arrangement information with a low degree of difficulty for a limited time or only for the player.

When the prize acquisition game is played, the payout unit 102 pays out the real prize corresponding to the virtual prize 14 from the storage unit 48 to the player via the outlet 24 based on the calculation result, or regardless of the calculation result. It has a function of paying out extra prizes from the storage unit 48 to the player via the outlet 24 every predetermined number of plays. In the first embodiment, the payout unit 102 pays out the extra prize regardless of the calculation result.

The subtraction unit 104 has a function of subtracting the number 80B of the corresponding virtual prizes 14 when the calculation result indicates that the acquisition is successful.

The notification unit 106 has a function of notifying the administrator, the server device 12, or the like when the number 80B of the virtual prizes 14 becomes equal to or less than the threshold value.

The change unit 108 has a function of changing the calculation parameter 80A based on the operation information input by the second input unit 86. In addition, the changing unit 108 may have a function of changing the number of times the prize acquisition game can be played at the play fee or the play fee according to the arrangement information. For example, if the change unit 108 has the arrangement information indicating that the virtual prize 14 is in a position where it is difficult to obtain, the play charge corresponding to the arrangement information such as lowering the play fee or increasing the number of plays can be performed. You may change it to the number of plays.

<Flow of game processing>
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a flow of game processing in the commercial game device 10 according to the first embodiment. The order of the following steps can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP10)
The selection unit 92 causes the player to select a game image, in other words, arrangement information by displaying a selection screen including a plurality of game images based on different arrangement information on the display unit 82.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen for selecting arrangement information.

As shown in FIG. 7, the selection screen 120 includes, for example, four types of game images 120A to 120D based on different arrangement information. The player selects a desired game image, in other words, arrangement information, from four types of game images. In response to this, the first input unit 84 inputs the selection result of the player to the commercial game device 10.

Returning to FIG. 6, the process shifts to the process of step SP12.

(Step SP12)
Based on the play history 80C, the prohibition unit 100 determines whether or not the selected arrangement information has been previously used by any player and the calculation result has been successfully acquired when used. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the prohibition unit 100 prohibits the use of the selected arrangement information, the process returns to step SP10, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP14. Transition.
The prohibition unit 100 may determine whether or not the selected arrangement information has been previously used by the player this time and the calculation result has been successfully acquired when used. In this case, the prohibition unit 100 acquires the player ID from the player card by the reading device 52, and refers to the play history 80C corresponding to the acquired player ID.

(Step SP14)
The change unit 108 changes the play fee according to the selected arrangement information. For example, the change unit 108 changes the play fee to 90 yen if the placement information indicates that the virtual prize 14 is in a position that is difficult to obtain, and 100 yen without changing the play fee if it is other placement information. May be. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP16. The position that is difficult to obtain may be determined according to the distance between the virtual prize 14 and the drop opening (not shown) of the virtual prize 14. When there are a plurality of virtual prizes 14, it may be determined by the total of the distances, the number of virtual prizes 14 separated by a predetermined distance or more, or the number of virtual prizes 14 located within a predetermined distance.

(Step SP16)
The fee reception unit 88 accepts payment of the play fee by the player. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP18.

(Step SP18)
The changing unit 108 changes the difficulty level of the prize acquisition game according to the number 80B of each virtual prize 14. For example, the changing unit 108 may increase or decrease the difficulty level of the prize acquisition game when the number 80B of each virtual prize 14 is equal to or less than the threshold value. Further, in order to change the difficulty level, the changing unit 108 may change the calculation parameters. Further, the difficulty level may be changed according to the distance between the virtual prize 14 and the drop end (not shown) of the virtual prize 14. When there are a plurality of virtual prizes 14, the difficulty level is determined by the total of the distances, the number of virtual prizes 14 separated by a predetermined distance or more, or the number of virtual prizes 14 located within a predetermined distance. Good. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP20.

(Step SP20)
The progress unit 90 starts the prize acquisition game. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP22.

(Step SP22)
The display unit 82 displays the game image 120 in a state where the virtual prize 14 is arranged in the virtual space 16 based on the selected arrangement information. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP24.

(Step SP24)
The first input unit 84 receives the player's operation on the virtual crane 18 and inputs the operation information to the commercial game device 10. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP26.

(Step SP26)
The calculation unit 96 physically calculates the movement of the virtual crane 18 and the influence on the virtual prize 14 based on the operation information input by the first input unit 84 and the calculation parameter 80A. Then, the output unit 98 outputs the calculation result to the display unit 82, that is, reflects it on the game image 120. As a result, the virtual crane 18 moves on the game image 120. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP28.

(Step SP28)
The calculation unit 96 physically calculates the success or failure of the acquisition of the virtual prize 14 by the virtual crane 18 based on the operation information input by the first input unit 84 and the calculation parameter 80A. Then, the output unit 98 outputs the calculation result to the display unit 82, that is, reflects it on the game image 120. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP30.

(Step SP30)
The progress unit 90 determines whether or not the calculation result of the calculation unit 96 is successful or not. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process shifts to the process of step SP32, and when the determination is negative, the process shifts to the process of step SP42.

(Step SP32)
The progress unit 90 stores the used arrangement information, the fact that the acquisition is successful, and the like as the play history 80. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP34.

(Step SP34)
The output unit 98 outputs the identification information of the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 by printing it on the receipt. When the player receives this receipt and hands it to an employee of the store where the commercial game device 10 is installed, the player can receive a real prize corresponding to the virtual prize 14 from the employee or by delivery at a later date. .. A 3D printer may be prepared in the store, and the real prize described on the receipt may be created by the 3D printer. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP36.

(Step SP36)
The subtraction unit 104 subtracts the number 80B of the virtual prizes 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 by one. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP38.

(Step SP38)
The notification unit 106 determines whether or not the number 80B of the virtual prizes 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 is equal to or less than the threshold value. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process shifts to the process of step SP40, and when the determination is negative, the process shifts to the process of step SP42. When the number 80B of the acquired virtual prizes 14 becomes zero, the virtual prizes 14 are deleted from the arrangement information in which they are arranged or set not to be arranged, or the virtual prizes 14 are arranged. Make changes to the placement information, such as making it impossible to select the placement information.

(Step SP40)
The notification unit 106 notifies the server device 12. At this time, the notification unit 106 confirms with the server device 12 that a predetermined number is added to the number 80B, adds the number when the server device 12 receives a notification of permission for addition, and indicates that the addition is performed again. The server device 12 may be notified. In this case, the server device 12 may subtract the added number from the number of virtual prizes 14 managed by the server device 12, and may charge the store for the added number. Further, based on this notification, the server device 12 may perform a delivery process for delivering the real prize to the store. By doing so, the inventory management of the real prize can be easily grasped by the server device 12 across the plurality of commercial game devices 10. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP42.

(Step SP42)
The payout unit 102 pays out the extra prize from the storage unit 48 to the player via the outlet 24 regardless of the calculation result. Then, a series of game processes shown in FIG. 6 is completed.

<Flow of change processing>
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a flow of change processing for changing calculation parameters. The order of the following steps can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP50)
For example, when the game processing flow from SP10 to SP42 in FIG. 6 is not executed, the change unit 108 determines whether or not the operation information of the change operation of the administrator has been input by the second input unit 86. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP52, and when the determination is negative, the series of processes shown in FIG. 8 ends.

(Step SP52)
The second input unit 86 accepts the administrator's password input operation, and inputs the password into the business game device 10. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP54.

(Step SP54)
The change unit 108 determines whether or not the entered password is correct. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP56, and when the determination is negative, the series of processes shown in FIG. 8 ends.

(Step SP56)
The second input unit 86 inputs the selection information of the calculation parameter desired to be changed by the administrator into the business game device 10. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP58.

(Step SP58)
The display unit 82 displays the current value of the selected arithmetic parameter. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP60.

(Step SP60)
The second input unit 86 inputs the value of the selected calculation parameter to the commercial game device 10. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP62.

(Step SP62)
The change unit 108 changes the value of the selected calculation parameter to the value input in step SP60. Then, a series of processes shown in FIG. 8 is completed.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the calculation parameter 80A is changed based on the operation information input from the second input unit 86, so that the user (administrator) different from the player can use the virtual crane 18 in the first input unit 84. The calculation parameter 80A can be changed without inputting the operation information for, and a user-friendly business game device 10 can be realized. In addition to the calculation parameter 80A, the arrangement information may be selected in advance based on the operation information input from the second input unit 86. Specifically, in step SP10 of FIG. 6, the player is made to select the arrangement information, but the player is made to select this from the plurality of arrangement information selected by the administrator in step SP10. By doing so, it becomes possible to gradually release the arrangement information prepared in advance to the player so as not to get bored.

Further, according to the first embodiment, since the virtual prize 14 is arranged in the virtual space 16 based on the input arrangement information, the arrangement information can be changed by input as appropriate.

Further, according to the first embodiment, since the play fee or the number of plays is changed according to the arrangement information, the variety of the prize acquisition game can be increased, and thus the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, according to the first embodiment, since the player is made to select at least one of the virtual prize 14 and the arrangement information, the variety of the prize acquisition game can be increased, and thus the fun of the game can be enhanced. In addition, the space can be saved in the store as compared with the case where a plurality of commercial game devices 10 for providing prize acquisition games based on different arrangement information are provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the calculation result indicates successful acquisition, it is prohibited that the arrangement information used in the play by the player is used at least in the next play by the player. If you play again with the placement information for which the capture method is known, there is a high possibility that the acquisition of the virtual prize 14 will succeed. Therefore, by prohibiting the next play with the same placement information, the interest of the game is Can be enhanced. In addition, in the next play, it is possible to play with new arrangement information, so that the prize acquisition game can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, according to the first embodiment, when the prize acquisition game is played, the bonus prize is paid out regardless of the calculation result, so that the player can be given a good feeling. In addition, the bonus prize may be paid out only when the calculation result is acquisition failure, or the quality and number of bonus prizes may be increased or decreased according to the number of plays and the number of acquisition failures. ..

Further, according to the first embodiment, since the notification is sent when the number 80B of the virtual prize 14 becomes equal to or less than the threshold value, the inventory of the real prize corresponding to the virtual prize 14 can be appropriately adjusted, and thus the defective stock The risk can be reduced.

Further, according to the first embodiment, when the number 80B of the virtual prizes 14 becomes equal to or less than the threshold value, a predetermined number is added to the number 80B, and the server device 12 is notified to that effect. Based on this notification, the administrator on the server device 12 side can grasp the number of virtual prizes 14 acquired by the server device 12.

Further, according to the first embodiment, since the difficulty level of the prize acquisition game is changed according to the number of virtual prizes 80B, the prize acquisition game can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. it can.

--- Second embodiment ---
Next, the commercial game device according to the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the player's play data is used and the real prize to be received can be changed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a flow of game processing in the commercial game device 10 according to the second embodiment.

(Step SP80)
The progress unit 90 controls the reading device 52 to read the player ID from the player card. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP82.

(Step SP82)
The fee reception unit 88 accepts payment of a play fee for the player to play the prize acquisition game. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP84.

(Step SP84)
The progress unit 90 acquires play data corresponding to the player ID from the server device 12 or the like. The play data is data indicating the progress of the player's game, and includes, for example, the arrangement information of the virtual prize 14 when the previous play is completed. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP86.

(Step SP86)
The progress unit 90 starts the prize acquisition game after reflecting the acquired play data in the prize acquisition game. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP88.

(Step SP88)
The display unit 82 displays the game image 120 in a state where the virtual prize 14 is arranged in the virtual space 16 based on the arrangement information included in the play data. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP90.

(Step SP90)
The first input unit 84 inputs the player's operation information to the business game device 10. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP92.

(Step SP92)
The calculation unit 96 physically calculates the movement of the virtual crane 18 based on the operation information input by the first input unit 84 and the calculation parameter 80A. Then, the output unit 98 outputs the calculation result to the display unit 82, that is, reflects it on the game image 120. As a result, the virtual crane 18 moves on the game image 120. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP94.

(Step SP94)
The calculation unit 96 physically calculates the success or failure of the acquisition of the virtual prize 14 by the virtual crane 18 based on the operation information input by the first input unit 84 and the calculation parameter 80A. Then, the output unit 98 outputs the calculation result to the display unit 82, that is, reflects it on the game image 120. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP96.

(Step SP96)
The progress unit 90 determines whether or not the calculation result of the calculation unit 96 is successful or not. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP98, and when the determination is negative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP106.

(Step SP98)
The progress unit 90 determines whether or not there is player operation information, for example, an instruction to change a real prize. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP102, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP100.

(Step SP100)
The output unit 98 outputs the identification information corresponding to the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 to the payout unit 102. In response to this, the payout unit 102 pays out the real prize corresponding to the identification information of the virtual prize 14 from the storage unit 48. In the configuration in which the commercial game device 10 does not include the payout unit 102, for example, the output unit 98 associates the identification information of the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 with the player ID and stores it in the storage unit 80. In addition, the identification information of the virtual prize 14 stored in the storage unit 80 and the player ID associated with the identification information are output to the external server device 12. As a result, the administrator on the server device 12 side can deliver the real prize corresponding to the virtual prize 14 to the player corresponding to the player ID based on the information received by the server device 12. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP104.

(Step SP102)
The output unit 98 outputs the identification information of another virtual prize different from the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 to the payout unit 102. In response to this, the payout unit 102 pays out the real prize corresponding to the identification information of the other virtual prize from the storage unit 48. In the configuration in which the commercial game device 10 does not include the payout unit 102, for example, the output unit 98 associates the identification information of another virtual prize with the player ID and stores it in the storage unit 80, and the storage unit 80. The identification information of other virtual prizes stored in the above and the player ID associated with the identification information are output to the external server device 12. As a result, the administrator on the server device 12 side can deliver the real prize corresponding to the other virtual prize to the player based on the information received by the server device 12.
When there are a plurality of virtual prizes 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18, the output unit 98 uses the plurality of virtual prizes 14 instead of the plurality of virtual prizes 14 based on the player's operation information (change instruction). The identification information of one virtual prize corresponding to the player ID is associated with the player ID and stored in the storage unit 80, and the identification information of one virtual prize stored in the storage unit 80 and the player ID associated with the identification information. May be output to the external server device 12.
Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP104. As a result, the administrator on the server device 12 side can deliver the real prize corresponding to the other virtual prize to the player based on the information received by the server device 12.

(Step SP104)
When the prize acquisition game is completed, the progress unit 90 stores the player's play data including the arrangement information at the time of termination in association with the player ID in the server device 12. Then, a series of processes shown in FIG. 9 is completed.

(Step SP106)
If a negative determination is made in step SP96, the changing unit 108 changes the calculation parameter. For example, the calculation parameters are changed so that the difficulty level of the prize acquisition game is low. Specifically, the changing unit 108 enhances the holding force of the virtual crane 18. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP104.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the identification information of another virtual prize different from the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 is output based on the operation information (change operation) of the player, so that the real player desires. You will be able to get a free gift. As a condition for the change operation, a condition may be imposed that the play data corresponding to the player ID includes information indicating that the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 has been given to the player. ..

Further, according to the second embodiment, when the player restarts the prize acquisition game, the play data corresponding to the player ID of the player including the arrangement information at the time when the previous play is completed is reflected in the prize acquisition game. Therefore, when the player restarts the prize acquisition game, it is possible to prevent the influence of the play of other players on the arrangement information, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

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The present invention is not limited to the above specific examples. That is, a specific example described above with appropriate design changes by those skilled in the art is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it has the features of the present invention. Further, the elements included in the above-described embodiment and the later-described modification can be combined as much as technically possible, and the combination thereof is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as the features of the present invention are included. ..

For example, in the first embodiment, when the prize acquisition game is played, the case where the bonus prize is paid out regardless of the calculation result has been described, but even if the bonus prize is paid out only when the calculation result is the acquisition failure. Alternatively, the quality (rareness) and number of bonus prizes may be increased or decreased according to the number of plays and the number of acquisition failures.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the play history 80C or the like is stored in the storage unit 80 has been described, but the replay moving image of the past prize acquisition game may be stored. In this case, the display unit 82 displays the replay moving image according to the operation of the player or the administrator. The replay video may be a replay video when the calculation result indicates acquisition success, or a replay video when the calculation result is acquisition failure. According to such a configuration, it is possible to use another person's replay video as a reference for obtaining a prize. In addition, the competitiveness of the game can be enhanced.
The replay moving image is stored in the server device 12 instead of the storage unit 80, and the business game device 10 may be appropriately downloaded.

Further, the commercial game device 10 is determined by physically calculating a pattern that is successfully acquired from the information (weight, size, shape, etc.) and arrangement information of the virtual prize 14 instead of the above-mentioned replay movie. A video similar to the replay video may be generated based on the pattern. When the pattern for which acquisition is successful requires a plurality of plays, the plurality of plays may be set as a threshold value, and when the number of times the player plays exceeds the threshold value, the calculation parameter 80A may be changed.

Further, the business game device 10 may output to the player, such as the position and direction of the virtual crane 18, advice for guiding the acquisition of a prize by voice or the like, based on the above pattern or arrangement information.

Further, the commercial game device 10 may display an image describing the flow of prize acquisition instead of the replay moving image or the like. For example, it is possible to show a replay or a replay-like moving image that is the progress of the play leading to the prize arrangement screen to be played, and to produce that the current arrangement is the result of the play.

Further, when the calculation result indicates successful acquisition, the commercial game device 10 gives the player a real prize corresponding to the virtual prize 14 acquired by the virtual crane 18 and points (food and drink) corresponding to the virtual prize 14. You may be asked to select one of the game items of other games (those that can be used in stores such as stores). According to this configuration, it is not necessary to bring back the real prize, and it is possible to suppress the player from paying out the real prize already owned by the player. Further, the virtual prize 14 itself may be used as a game item. In this case, the shape of the virtual prize 14 does not have to be the shape of the game item itself, but may be the character of the game. In this case, the character may move freely in the virtual space 16. Further, as a play style, a real prize may be given according to the acquisition condition of the virtual prize 14. Specifically, it is conceivable that the acquisition of a plurality of virtual prizes 14 is a condition, the acquisition is a condition within a predetermined time or a period from the start of the play, or a combination thereof is a condition. In this case, since the play data can be used to play at different times and places, it is possible to realize various play styles that are not available in the conventional prize acquisition game machines.

Further, the commercial game device 10 is further provided with a button for giving up playing the prize acquisition game, and when this button is pressed, the discharge unit 102 gives the player a real prize according to the play fee already paid by the player in the prize acquisition game. You may pay out. A condition may be provided that this button can be pressed. For example, the button may be pressed on condition that the number of plays or the play time from the first play is equal to or less than the threshold value.

Further, when it is determined by the virtual crane 18 that the virtual prize 14 has gone out of the predetermined range set in the virtual space 16, the commercial game device 10 returns the virtual prize 14 to the predetermined range. You may move it to. In this case, the virtual prize 14 may be moved by using the shape, design, mechanism, or the like of the placement place (placement stage) of the virtual prize 14.

Further, the commercial game device 10 may determine the number of prizes in the game image 120 according to the number of real prizes in stock. Further, the commercial game device 10 may display the number of stocks on the game image 120. Further, another virtual prize 14 in which the arrangement information of the virtual prize 14 to be acquired does not match the player's preference and the calculation parameters such as shape, size, and weight are the same but the information not used for the calculation such as color is different is the player. If it is set with the desired arrangement information, after acquiring this other virtual prize 14, the real prize corresponding to the virtual prize 14 originally desired to be acquired is given by paying a predetermined fee or the like. May be good. In this case, the process is changed so as to subtract the number 80B of the virtual prize 14 that was originally desired to be acquired.

Further, the commercial game device 10 may be provided with a tutorial capable of playing without paying a play fee on the condition that no real prize or extra prize is given. In this case, when playing for the first time after paying the play fee after the tutorial is completed, the arrangement unit 94 may arrange the virtual prize 14 based on the arrangement information at the end of the tutorial.

Further, in the virtual space 16, a gimmick such as a pusher, a medal, a ball, a character, etc. that pushes out a virtual prize 14 provided in addition to the virtual crane 18 or the like can be controlled by providing another operation device different from the first operation device. You may do so.

Further, in the second embodiment, the case where the prize acquisition game is started based on the play data has been described, but when the position information of the virtual crane 18 is output when the play is completed and the position information is input when the play is resumed, the said The virtual crane 18 may be arranged at a position based on the position information. Since the play data can be applied to a business game device different from the business game device 10 played last time, or a user terminal such as a home game machine, a PC, or a smartphone on which software conforming to the game device is installed. It is also possible to change the location of the store or the like and resume play under the same conditions. In this case, when the real prize is received from the commercial game device 10 or the prize payer, the store may not have the real prize in stock, but this can be grasped from the number of virtual prizes 14 of 80B. Therefore, if the placement information in the middle of play included in the read play data includes a virtual prize 14 that is out of stock of the real prize, the virtual prize 14 is not displayed or a display indicating that the virtual prize is out of stock is displayed. May be good.

Further, when the virtual crane 18 comes into contact with the virtual prize 14 and the acquisition fails, the changing unit 108 may change calculation parameters such as the holding force of the virtual crane 18. At this time, when the virtual crane 18 comes into contact with the virtual prize 14 and the acquisition fails, the changing unit 108 changes the calculation parameter only when the virtual crane 18 grips the virtual prize 14 that has contacted in the past. You may. Further, the changing unit 108 may change the calculation parameter 80A according to the progress condition of the game other than the contact of the virtual crane 18 with the virtual prize 14. In addition, the changing unit 108 changes the calculation parameters 80A such as the shape and size of the virtual crane 18, the shape and size of the virtual prize 14, and the weight in response to the player paying an additional fee different from the play fee. You may.

Further, the display unit 82 may display all or a part of the calculation parameters 80A such as the friction coefficient for each virtual prize 14 before the start of the game or during the game. Further, the display unit 82 may display the calculation parameter 80A according to the payment of an additional fee different from the play fee. Further, the display unit 82 may display the calculation parameter 80A according to the number of plays and the play time. For example, the display unit 82 may display many types of calculation parameters 80A as the number of plays increases.

Further, when a plurality of players play a prize acquisition game on a plurality of commercial game devices 10 under the same conditions (the arrangement information and the prize are the same), when one person acquires the virtual prize 14, the plurality of players are virtualized. A real prize corresponding to the prize 14 may be paid out. Further, if one person fails to acquire the virtual prize 14, all the plurality of players may not pay out the real prize.

Further, before playing the prize acquisition game, the player may be able to select a person who pays the play fee, a person who operates the virtual crane 18, and a person who receives the prize in the commercial game device 10.

10 ... Commercial game device 82 ... Display unit 84 ... First input unit 86 ... Second input unit 96 ... Calculation unit 98 ... Output unit 108 ... Change unit

Claims (15)

A commercial game device that provides a player with a prize acquisition game for acquiring a virtual prize.
A display unit that displays a game image including the virtual prize, a virtual space that houses the virtual prize, and an acquisition unit that moves the virtual prize so that it can be gripped in the virtual space.
The first input section for inputting player operation information,
An arithmetic unit that physically calculates the success or failure of acquisition of the virtual prize by the acquisition unit based on the operation information input by the first input unit and predetermined calculation parameters.
When the calculation result of the calculation unit indicates success in acquisition, the output unit that outputs the calculation result and the output unit
A second input unit for inputting operation information of a user different from the player and inputting the arrangement information of the virtual prize, and
A change unit that changes the calculation parameters based on the operation information input by the second input unit,
Based on the arrangement information input by the second input unit, the arrangement unit for arranging the virtual prize in the virtual space and the arrangement unit.
When the calculation result indicates successful acquisition, a prohibition unit that prohibits the arrangement unit from using the arrangement information used by the arrangement unit in the player's play at least in the next play by the player, and a prohibition unit.
Commercial game device equipped with. It also has a fee reception unit that accepts payment of play fees for players to play the prize acquisition game.
The changing unit further changes the number of times the prize acquisition game can be played at the play fee or the play fee according to the arrangement information.
The commercial game device according to claim 1 . A selection unit that allows the player to select at least one of the virtual prize and the arrangement information before the start of the prize acquisition game.
The commercial game device according to claim 1 or 2 , further comprising. With more storage
The output unit associates the identification information of the virtual prize acquired by the acquisition unit with the identification information of the player and stores it in the storage unit, and stores the identification information of the virtual prize and the virtual prize stored in the storage unit. Output the player's identification information to the outside,
The commercial game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The output unit outputs identification information of another virtual prize different from the virtual prize acquired by the acquisition unit based on the operation information of the player.
The commercial game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . When there are a plurality of the virtual prizes acquired by the acquisition unit, the output unit identifies one prize according to the plurality of virtual prizes instead of the plurality of virtual prizes based on the operation information of the player. Output information,
The commercial game device according to claim 5 . A storage unit that stores the actual prizes corresponding to the virtual prizes,
A payout unit that pays out the actual prize from the storage unit based on the calculation result,
The commercial game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising. A storage unit that stores extra prizes that are different from the actual prizes that correspond to the virtual prizes,
When the prize acquisition game is played, the payout unit pays out the bonus prize regardless of the calculation result.
The commercial game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising. The input unit further inputs the number corresponding to the virtual prize,
When the calculation result indicates successful acquisition, a subtraction unit for subtracting the number of corresponding virtual prizes and
A notification unit that notifies when the number falls below the threshold value, and
The commercial game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , further comprising. The commercial game device is configured to be able to communicate with the server device.
When the number becomes equal to or less than the threshold value, the notification unit adds a predetermined number to the number and notifies the server device of the addition.
The commercial game device according to claim 9 . The changing unit further changes the difficulty level of the prize acquisition game according to the number of the game.
The commercial game device according to claim 9 or 10 . The display unit further displays a replay video of the prize acquisition game.
The commercial game device according to any one of claims 1 to 11. A commercial game device that provides a player with a prize acquisition game for acquiring a virtual prize.
A display unit that displays a game image including the virtual prize, a virtual space that houses the virtual prize, and an acquisition unit that moves the virtual prize so that it can be gripped in the virtual space.
The first input section for inputting player operation information,
An arithmetic unit that physically calculates the success or failure of acquisition of the virtual prize by the acquisition unit based on the operation information input by the first input unit and predetermined calculation parameters.
When the calculation result indicates success in acquisition, an output unit that outputs the calculation result and
A second input unit for inputting operation information of a user different from the player,
A change unit that changes the calculation parameters based on the operation information input by the second input unit,
With
When the prize acquisition game by the player is completed, the play data of the prize acquisition game including the arrangement information at the time of termination is saved in association with the identification information of the player, and the player restarts the prize acquisition game. If so, the play data corresponding to the identification information of the player is reflected in the prize acquisition game.
Business operations for a game device. A computer that provides players with a prize acquisition game to acquire virtual prizes,
A display unit that displays a game image including the virtual prize, a virtual space that houses the virtual prize, and an acquisition unit that moves the virtual prize so as to be gripped in the virtual space.
First input unit for inputting player operation information,
A calculation unit that physically calculates the success or failure of acquisition of the virtual prize by the acquisition unit based on the operation information input by the first input unit and predetermined calculation parameters.
An output unit that outputs the calculation result when the calculation result of the calculation unit indicates acquisition success.
A second input unit for inputting operation information of a user different from the player and inputting arrangement information of the virtual prize ,
A change unit that changes the calculation parameters based on the operation information input by the second input unit.
An arrangement unit that arranges the virtual prize in the virtual space based on the arrangement information input by the second input unit.
When the calculation result indicates successful acquisition, a prohibition unit that prohibits the arrangement unit from using at least the arrangement information used by the arrangement unit in the next play by the player.
A program to function as. A computer that provides players with a prize acquisition game to acquire virtual prizes,
A display unit that displays a game image including the virtual prize, a virtual space that houses the virtual prize, and an acquisition unit that moves the virtual prize so as to be gripped in the virtual space.
First input unit for inputting player operation information,
A calculation unit that physically calculates the success or failure of acquisition of the virtual prize by the acquisition unit based on the operation information input by the first input unit and predetermined calculation parameters.
An output unit that outputs the calculation result when the calculation result indicates success in acquisition.
A second input unit for inputting operation information of a user different from the player,
A change unit that changes the calculation parameters based on the operation information input by the second input unit.
When the prize acquisition game by the player ends, the play data of the prize acquisition game including the arrangement information at the time of termination is saved in association with the identification information of the player, and the player restarts the prize acquisition game. If so, the progress unit that reflects the play data corresponding to the identification information of the player in the prize acquisition game,
A program to function as.

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