JP3830862B2 - Medal game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a medal game machine that allows a player to play a game using medals.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Today, games produced in Japan and supplied as video games and arcade games combine state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies, and advanced graphic display technologies for displaying characters, backgrounds, etc. It is highly regarded not only in Japan but all over the world as a comprehensive technology and integrated industry of technology and culture that combines advanced cultural thinking methods such as story development. Note that a video game refers to a game played on a home game machine or a portable game machine, and an arcade game refers to a game played on an arcade game machine installed in a game arcade (so-called game center). .
[0003]
Such games are now in a wide variety, and specific examples of these games include, for example, those that display various races such as horse racing and car races, ball games such as soccer and baseball, etc. Those that display sports in a simulated manner, those that acquire items placed on the map while the character moves freely within the prescribed area, professional wrestling, boxing, sumo, judo, kendo, etc. A battle game that fights using swords and traps.
[0004]
In particular, among games supplied as video games, a strategy simulation game has been strongly supported.
In this strategy simulation game, a player operates a group leader in a virtual environment or virtual space developed on a screen such as a TV, gives various instructions to units belonging to the group, and performs fictitious strategies and battles. It is a game that can be experienced and enjoyed.
In such a strategy simulation game, for example, a player operates Oda Nobunaga (group leader) who governs the country of Owari during the Sengoku period, and collects warlords (units belonging to the group) who come to the family. The purpose of fostering your own corps (group) while conscripting and training, expanding your territory against the corps (group) led by other daimyo, and finally unifying the world Achieve.
[0005]
In this way, in a strategy simulation game, a player becomes a leader of a group that exists in the virtual world and gives various instructions to units belonging to the group, thereby making battles using various strategies. You can share your experiences with the group leaders you control and the units you give instructions to, so you can enjoy fictitious strategies and battles very easily.
In addition, strategy simulation games usually require several hours to several tens of hours to achieve the final goal, so you can immerse yourself in the fictional strategies and battles that are deployed and spend a long time in the game. There are many players who play.
From this point of view, it can be said that the strategy simulation game is different from games of other genres such as action games, shooting games, and puzzle games.
[0006]
On the other hand, games supplied as arcade games include, for example, music games that actually dance according to the rhythm, play musical instruments, and games that allow you to ride a cockpit and enjoy flying airplanes in a simulated manner. There are many things that have been elaborated, and some games have become so popular. On the other hand, the medal game that has been widely used in the past is also popular among games provided as arcade games.
Such a medal game is a game that can be started by a player purchasing a plurality of medals from a medal issuing machine and inserting the medals into the medal game machine. If it wins, a predetermined number of medals will be paid out. Therefore, a player who has obtained a large number of medals can continue to enjoy the game without purchasing new medals.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, the above-described medal game is provided as a casino game (such as a roulette game or a card game) or a horse racing game because of the nature of the medal game in which a medal is inserted into a medal game machine. Even if a new game appears, it is difficult for a player to feel novelty or unexpectedness. For this reason, it is difficult to secure a new player, and it is extremely rare to become a social epidemic.
[0008]
Therefore, recently, a medal game machine using a novel idea has been demanded, and in order to meet such a demand, as a medal game machine capable of performing a simulation game, a horse race having a breeding mode and a battle mode. There is a medal game machine in which a plurality of players can play a game simultaneously.
In such a horse racing game, for example, in the breeding mode, a plurality of players raise and train a fictitious horse that they own by inserting medals. In the battle mode, for example, a plurality of players perform start procedures such as jockey selection. This is performed by inserting medals, and a fictitious horse owned by the player can enter the race. On the other hand, a betting ticket for the race can be purchased by inserting medals, and the number of medals can be paid out according to the result of the race.
[0009]
However, in the medal game machine that provides the horse racing game having the breeding mode and the battle mode as described above, the medal is paid out according to the result of the race, and is not closely related to the game content. Absent. In this respect, a medal game machine that provides a horse racing game having a breeding mode and a battle mode is not so different from a conventional medal game machine, and a medal game machine that uses a novel idea. As such, it is difficult to secure new players.
[0010]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the purpose thereof is to give the medal various values, in addition to the fun of the game itself, in addition to the fun of the past, The object is to provide a medal game machine full of amusement that doubles the fun.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention reads and writes data to an IC chip built-in medal in which an IC chip is built, and reads data from the IC chip built-in medal. Means, medal insertion means for enabling insertion of medals for the purpose of starting and / or progressing the game, and medal payout for paying out medals in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied during the progress of the game And a medal game machine.
[0012]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
(1) Writing at least one of game initial data and game history data to an IC chip built-in medal, and reading at least one of game initial data and game history data from the IC chip built-in medal Data reading / writing means to perform;
Medal insertion means for allowing medal insertion for the purpose of starting and / or progressing the game;
A medal game machine comprising medal payout means for paying out medals in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied while a game is in progress.
[0013]
According to the invention of (1), game initial data and game history data can be written on the IC chip built-in medal, and game initial data and game history data stored in the IC chip built-in medal can be read. It is possible to store different data (for example, data of characters appearing in the game, items possessed by the character, etc.) in the IC chip built-in medals, and the IC chip built-in medals have various values in the game. You can have it.
[0014]
For example, if a single medal with a built-in IC chip stores the data of a warlord (such as Oda Nobunaga's data and Takeda Shingen's data) that appears in a strategy simulation game set in the Sengoku period, a player Therefore, even if there is no difference in appearance between one IC chip built-in medal in which Oda Nobunaga's data is stored and other IC chip built-in medal in which Takeda Shingen's data is stored, different values are used in the strategy simulation game. Will have.
In addition, the player collects the IC chip built-in medals in which such data is stored, and in some cases, the player performs a strategy simulation game using one IC chip built-in medal in which the data of Nobunaga Oda is stored. At another time, it becomes possible to play a strategy simulation game using another IC chip built-in medal in which data of Shingen Takeda is stored. Furthermore, since a plurality of IC chip built-in medals have different values, it is possible to give a player a feeling of attachment to the IC chip built-in medal in which data of a character he / she likes is stored. Become.
[0015]
In this way, according to the invention of (1), it is possible to stir up the player's desire to collect medals (IC chip built-in medals) and to be immersed in the game. ) In addition to the fun of the game itself, it has a new fun that has never existed before, and a medal game machine full of amusement that doubles the fun can do.
[0016]
In addition, since the above-mentioned IC chip built-in medal and the conventionally used medal can be used together, and medals having different values can be used at the same time, for example, the medal can be paid out depending on the progress of the game. It is possible to pay out different medals like paying out IC chip built-in medals, and it is possible to provide an interesting game.
[0017]
Furthermore, since it is possible to insert medals (including input of points to be described later) for the purpose of starting and / or progressing the game, for example, a medal game machine providing a strategy simulation game may insert medals. As a result, the group operated by the player can be nurtured and strengthened, and battles can be set against other groups. In addition, since a medal is paid out in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied while the game is in progress, for example, winning a battle of another group or achieving a predetermined purpose given during the game When the medals are paid out, the medals are paid out (including the output of points to be described later). As a result, when the medals increase, it is possible to continue to enjoy the game for a long time without purchasing new medals. Can do. In this way, medals etc. purchased by the player paying money increase or decrease during the game, and this also increases the time to enjoy the game, so compared to when the player simply plays the game, etc. You can enjoy a greater thrill and excitement.
[0018]
(2) The medal game machine according to (1) above,
Further, the present invention is characterized in that IC chip built-in medal payout means for paying out IC chip built-in medals in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied during the progress of the game is provided.
[0019]
According to the invention of (2), since the player can receive the IC chip built-in medal when the predetermined condition is cleared during the game, the player's medal (IC chip built-in medal) The desire to collect can be stimulated further, and the game can be further absorbed.
[0020]
(3) The medal game machine according to (1) or (2) above,
A strategy simulation game is provided.
[0021]
Since the strategy simulation game generally has a larger number of characters that can be operated by the player among the characters appearing in the game compared to other genre games, according to the invention of (3), By storing data of different characters in a plurality of IC chip built-in medals, a player can collect many IC chip built-in medals having different values or use these many IC chip built-in medals. And playing games. As a result, the player's desire to collect medals (IC chip built-in medals) can be dramatically increased, and a medal game machine full of amusement can be provided.
[0022]
[Definition of terms]
A “medal game machine” is a game machine equipped with a medal insertion slot through which medals are inserted and a medal payout opening through which medals are paid out. A medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot by a player or the like. A game machine in which medals are paid out from the medal payout opening when a game is played and a player or the like performs an input operation. It is also possible to insert medals into the medal game machine while the game is in progress.
The medal game machine may be one in which only one player can play a game, or may be one in which a plurality of players can play a game simultaneously. The medal game machine is provided with a number of satellites corresponding to the number of players who can play a game simultaneously on the medal game machine.
[0023]
In this specification, the “satellite” is a device having at least a control unit including a plurality of control buttons and the like to which a player inputs a predetermined instruction, and an image display device for displaying an image related to the game. Thus, it refers to a device that allows a player to advance a game developed on a medal game machine by operating the control unit while viewing an image displayed on the image display device. In the medal game machine of the present invention, the number of satellites is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate depending on the size of the medal game machine, the content of the game to be provided, and the like.
[0024]
The “medal” refers to a game that is played in the medal game machine when it is inserted into the above-described medal game machine, and generally a coin is used. The medal is different from the currency that is actually distributed to society. The medals are purchased from, for example, a medal issuing machine or the like installed in a game hall. Usually, medals obtained as a result of playing a game cannot be exchanged for gold or the like.
[0025]
Further, the number of medals inserted into the medal game machine of the present invention is, for example, in a storage medium (for example, RAM, flash memory, etc.) provided in the medal game machine or a predetermined place of the medal game machine. It is memorized as a point in the installed IC chip built-in medal. On the other hand, when a predetermined instruction is input by the player's operation, the number of medals corresponding to the stored points is paid out.
[0026]
In this specification, “point” refers to information that is input to the above-described medal game machine and that is played in the medal game machine, and is equivalent to the medal. For example, in the medal game machine of the present invention, when the game can be started by inserting 10 medals, 10 points are input instead of inserting 10 medals. Thus, the game can be started.
In the present invention, “to allow the insertion of medals for the purpose of starting and / or progressing the game” includes enabling the input of points for the purpose of starting and / or progressing the game. "To pay out medals when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the game is in progress" means that points are output when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game. Including.
[0027]
The “IC chip built-in medal” is a medal used in the medal game machine, and has a built-in IC chip and a storage unit capable of storing game initial data and game history data supplied from the medal game machine. A medal that you have.
In the medal game machine of the present invention, one player or two or more IC chip built-in medals can be used when one player plays a game.
[0028]
The storage unit includes, for example, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), an OTPROM (Optical Programmable ROM), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), a flash memory (flash type EEPROM), and the like. Further, it may be configured by an integrated circuit other than such a memory, for example, a microprocessor or the like.
[0029]
The shape of the IC chip built-in medal is not particularly limited, but is a shape that a normal medal has, that is, a disk shape so that the IC chip built-in medal can be recognized as a medal without a sense of incongruity. It is desirable. Also, the size and thickness of the IC chip built-in medal are preferably substantially the same as the medal described above.
[0030]
The material of the IC chip built-in medal is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a resin. In addition, the IC chip embedded in the IC chip and the pins of the IC chip are covered with a resin or the like so as to ensure insulation between the pins of the IC chip, so that the medal built-in medal is made of metal. It is also possible to do.
[0031]
“Game initial data” refers to data necessary to start a game on the medal game machine. For example, an ID code or a check code for identifying a player, personal information of the player, or data relating to the above points , Data relating to initial settings performed at the start of the game are included.
“Game history data” refers to data relating to the progress of the game progressing on the medal game machine, including the above-described ID code and check code for the player, the player's personal information, the above-mentioned data relating to the points, etc. Included in the game history data. Further, in the present specification, “game interruption data” refers to game history data at the time when a game proceeding on the medal game machine is interrupted among the above-described game history data.
[0032]
The IC chip built-in medal is preferably formed integrally with an image having a three-dimensional shape.
By making an image having a three-dimensional shape (hereinafter also referred to as a figure) an image imitating the appearance of a character appearing in a game, for example, the player's medal attachment feeling (IC chip built-in medal) is enhanced, This is because the desire to collect medals can be further stimulated, so that the player can be further immersed in the game. However, the IC chip built-in medal configured integrally with the figure does not necessarily need to be fixed so that it cannot be removed from the figure, and may be separated from the figure. Good.
The IC chip built-in medal configured integrally with the figure will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.
[0033]
The IC chip built-in medal as described above is issued by a device (hereinafter referred to as an IC chip built-in medal issuing machine) that issues an IC chip built-in medal installed in a game hall or the like.
[0034]
In this specification, the “IC chip built-in medal issuing machine” refers to a device that issues an IC chip built-in medal used in the above-described medal game machine, and in response to the insertion of a predetermined number of medals, Issue a chip built-in medal.
The IC chip built-in medal issuing machine preferably includes data writing means for writing game initial data.
Since the IC chip built-in medal can be issued with the game initial data written on the IC chip built-in medal, each time the IC chip built-in medal is issued, the IC chip built-in medal in which different data is stored is issued. This is because IC chip built-in medals having various values can be issued. The IC chip built-in medal issuing machine will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.
[0035]
In the medal game machine of the present invention, it is desirable that the IC chip built-in medal is paid out in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied during the game.
When a predetermined condition is cleared during the progress of the game, the IC chip built-in medal can be paid out, so that the player's desire to collect the medal (IC chip built-in medal) can be further stimulated, and the game is further enhanced. This is because it becomes possible to be immersed in the. The predetermined condition is not particularly limited. For example, a condition that a battle with another group has been won can be cited.
[0036]
“Simulation game” is one of the game genres defined by social wisdom, and allows a player to enjoy an imaginary world in the virtual environment and / or virtual space provided. Say.
In addition, the “strategy simulation game” refers to the above-described simulation game in which a player experiences a particularly fictitious strategy or battle in a virtual environment or virtual space (hereinafter referred to as a virtual environment) provided. A game that can be enjoyed.
[0037]
The medal game machine of the present invention is preferably a medal game machine that provides a strategy simulation game, and the IC chip built-in medal according to the present invention described above is used for a medal game machine that provides a strategy simulation game. Is desirable.
In general, a strategy simulation game differs from a game of another genre in that there are a large number of characters that can be operated by a player among the characters appearing in the game, and thus each of them differs from a plurality of IC chip built-in medals. By storing character data, a player can collect many IC chip built-in medals with different values, and can play games using these many IC chip built-in medals. Because it becomes.
As a result, the player's desire to collect medals (IC chip built-in medals) can be dramatically increased, and a medal game machine full of amusement can be provided.
[0038]
Further, in this specification, the “group” refers to a fictitious group (corporation) that can be operated by a player in the virtual environment provided in the above-described strategy simulation game. Consists of units.
For example, when Japan in the Sengoku period is provided as a virtual environment in a strategy simulation game, examples of the group include a corps led by Nobunaga Oda and a corps led by Shingen Takeda.
When a modern war is provided as a virtual environment or the like in the strategy simulation game, examples of the group include an army including tanks, battleships, and fighters.
[0039]
“Unit” refers to one unit constituting the above-described group, and the above-described group includes one or two or more units.
For example, when the above group is a corps led by Oda Nobunaga, examples of units constituting the group include Hideyoshi Hashiba and a corps led by Hideyoshi Hashiba. Moreover, when the said group is an army containing a tank, a battleship, and a fighter, a tank, a battleship, a fighter, etc. can be mentioned as a unit which comprises the said group.
The “leader” refers to a unit that leads the group to which the unit belongs among the above units. For example, if the group is an army led by Nobunaga Oda, the leader can be Nobunaga Oda himself.
[0040]
The group, unit, and leader described above are each set with ability values over a plurality of items, and these ability values change according to the progress of the strategy simulation game. The data related to the group, unit, and leader includes data related to these ability values, and the data related to the group, unit, and leader are stored in the IC chip built-in medal as game initial data or game history data.
[0041]
Further, a single IC chip built-in medal may store data related to the entire group, or may store data related to one or more units belonging to the group. It is desirable that data relating to one unit belonging to the group is stored in one IC chip built-in medal from the point that the desire to collect can be increased.
[0042]
In the following description, “starting a game” means that a new game is played using the above-described game initial data, and a new game that is currently in progress using the game initial data. Including joining.
On the other hand, “participating in a game” means newly joining a game in progress using the above-described game history data.
“Suspending a game” means temporarily ending the game after starting or participating in the game. If multiple players play a game at the same time and one player interrupts the game, the game played by one player is temporarily terminated, but other players continue. Can play games.
“Resume a game” means to advance the interrupted game again. Therefore, unlike the case of participating in a game, the game can be resumed only when a game currently in progress has been performed in the past.
[0043]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following, a medal game machine that provides a strategy simulation game that can enjoy fictional battles and strategies in Japan in the Sengoku period, which is a virtual environment, will be described. One IC chip built-in medal stores data related to one leader or unit constituting the group.
[0044]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a medal game machine according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the medal game machine 10 includes a main body device 11 composed of a total of eight satellites 12, four on the front side and four on the back side. At the same time, the medal game machine 10 can enjoy a strategy simulation game.
[0045]
Large display having screens 13a on the front side and the back side between the four satellites 12 arranged on the front side and the four satellites 12 arranged on the back side on the upper surface of the main unit 11. A device 13 is suspended. Since an image related to the game is displayed large on the screen 13 a of the large display device 13, a person other than the player who plays the strategy simulation game at each satellite 12 can execute the strategy simulation performed by the medal game machine 10. You can watch the game. Further, on the upper side of the large display device 13, a roof 25 imitating a part of a castle in the Sengoku period is installed.
[0046]
Each satellite 12 constituting the main body device 11 is provided with an image display device 14 (not shown), and a screen 14a of the image display device 14 is exposed at the center of the top surface of the satellite 12, and this screen 14a. Displays various images relating to the progress of the game. Further, the same image is not always displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in each satellite 12, and different images may be displayed depending on the progress of the game. .
[0047]
A control unit 15 including a plurality of control buttons is provided on the front side of the screen 14a of the satellite 12. The player can view a plurality of control buttons (control unit 15) while viewing an image displayed on the screen 14a. The game can be advanced by operating.
[0048]
A medal slot 16 is provided on the right side of the screen 14a. The medal insertion slot 16 is provided with a medal sensor 120 (not shown). The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 16 is detected by the medal sensor 120.
[0049]
On the left side of the screen 14a, an IC chip built-in medal mounting table 20 having five recesses 19 into which IC chip built-in medals are fitted is provided. Although not shown, a connector 19 a is provided at the bottom of the recess 19, and the connector 19 a is connected to an information reading / writing device 112 installed inside the satellite 12. The information reading / writing device 112 writes at least one kind of game initial data and game history data to the IC chip built-in medal installed in the recess 19a via the connector 19a, and the IC chip built-in medal. Can read at least one of the initial game data and the game history data. Therefore, each player can play a strategy simulation game using up to five IC chip built-in medals at the same time.
[0050]
A speaker 18 is provided on the back side of the screen 14a, and background music (hereinafter also referred to as BGM), sound, sound effects, and the like are appropriately output according to the progress of the strategy simulation game.
[0051]
On the front surface of the satellite 12, a medal payout opening 21 and an IC chip built-in medal payout opening 22 are provided.
Although not shown, a hopper 121 and a medal detector 122 are provided inside the satellite 12 provided with the medal payout opening 21. When an instruction to pay out medals is input via the control unit 15, medals are paid out from the hopper 121, and the medals to be paid out are detected by the medal detection unit 122. Thereafter, when the medal detection unit 122 detects a predetermined number of medals, the payout of medals from the hopper 121 ends.
[0052]
The IC chip built-in medal payout opening 22 is an opening through which the IC chip built-in medal is paid out. In the satellite 12 provided with the IC chip built-in medal payout opening 22, although not shown, an information writing device 113 capable of writing data to the IC chip built-in medal and data written by the information writing device 113. And an IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 for paying out the IC chip built-in medal in which is written from the IC chip built-in medal payout opening 22.
[0053]
Next, an IC chip built-in medal used in the above-described medal game machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 2A is a plan view schematically showing the IC chip built-in medal, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA.
[0054]
As shown in FIG. 2 (a), the IC chip built-in medal 30 has a substantially disk shape, and the front side surface of the IC chip built-in medal 30 has a decoration (so-called relief) imitating a warrior era. ) Is given. An alignment notch 30a is provided at a part of the peripheral edge of the IC chip built-in medal 30.
An IC chip 31 having eight pins 31a is embedded in the medal 30 with built-in IC chip. The IC chip 31 is provided with a storage unit (not shown) capable of storing game initial data and game history data supplied from the medal game machine 10.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 2B, eight openings 30b are provided on the back surface of the IC chip built-in medal 30, and the eight pins 31a of the IC chip 31 are exposed in the opening 30b. Yes.
By inserting this IC chip built-in medal 30 into the recess 19 of the IC chip built-in medal installation base 20 provided in the medal game machine 10, the connector 19 a provided at the bottom of the recess 19 and the IC chip built-in medal 30 are connected. The pin 31a of the embedded IC chip 31 can be brought into contact.
As a result, the information reading / writing device 112 installed in the satellite 12 of the medal game machine 10 receives at least one of the game initial data and the game history data to the IC chip built-in medal 30 via the connector 19a. It is possible to read seeds and read at least one of game initial data and game history data from the IC chip built-in medal 30.
[0056]
FIG. 3A is a front view schematically showing an IC chip built-in medal configured integrally with a figure, and FIG. 3B shows an IC chip built-in medal shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that it installed in the IC chip built-in medal installation stand provided in this medal game machine.
[0057]
As shown in FIG. 3A, the IC chip built-in medal 30 is fixed by fitting a portion including the front side surface thereof into a recess 32a formed on the lower surface of the disk-shaped base portion 32. A resin figure 33 imitating the appearance of a warrior during the Sengoku period is fixed to the upper surface of the base 32, and the IC chip built-in medal 30 is configured integrally with the figure 33. This figure 33 imitates the appearance of a character (unit) appearing in the strategy simulation game provided in the medal game machine 10.
[0058]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the IC chip built-in medal installation base 20 provided in the medal game machine 10 is provided with five substantially circular recesses 19, A connector 19a having eight metal terminals is provided.
As described above, the connector 19a is connected to the information reading / writing device 112 installed in the satellite 12.
[0059]
In addition, an alignment projection 19 b is provided on a part of the peripheral edge of the recess 19. By installing the IC chip built-in medal 30 in the recess 19 so that the protrusion 19b fits into the notch 30a provided in the IC chip built-in medal 30, eight openings provided in the bottom surface of the IC chip built-in medal 30 are provided. Eight metal terminals provided in the connector 19a can be inserted into 30b.
As a result, the pin 31a of the IC chip 31 exposed in the opening 30b and the metal terminal provided in the connector 19a can be brought into contact with each other and installed in the satellite 12 of the medal game machine 10. The information reading / writing device 112 writes at least one of game initial data and game history data to the IC chip built-in medal 30 and game initial data from the IC chip built-in medal 30 via the connector 19a. It is possible to read at least one of the game history data.
[0060]
Next, the internal structure of the medal game machine of the present invention will be described.
4A is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the medal game machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4B is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the satellite 12 constituting the medal game machine 10. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4A, the medal game machine 10 includes a main control unit 100 including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, and a flash memory 104. , Eight satellites 12 and a large display device 13. In the figure, all eight satellites are not shown.
[0061]
The CPU 101 performs various processes based on input signals supplied from the satellites 12 and the data and programs stored in the ROM 102, RAM 103, and flash memory 104, and sends command signals to the satellites 12 based on the results. Is transmitted to control each satellite 12 and the strategy simulation game is advanced.
In addition, the CPU 101 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) therein, and can perform high-speed processing based on input signals received from each satellite 12 and data and programs stored in the ROM 102, RAM 103, and flash memory 104. It is configured to be able to execute.
[0062]
The ROM 102 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory and the like, and a program for realizing basic functions of the medal game machine, a program for executing a strategy simulation game, a program for controlling each satellite 12 and the like, etc. In addition, various image data to be displayed on the screen 13a of the large display device 13, data relating to the ability values of the units constituting the group, and the like are stored.
[0063]
The RAM 103 temporarily stores game initial data and game history data supplied from each satellite 12, data related to the results of processing executed by the CPU 101, and the like. The game initial data and game history data include data relating to groups, data relating to leaders and units constituting the groups, and the like. The flash memory 104 stores data (for example, game interruption data) related to the player who plays the game in each satellite 11.
Note that the data stored in the RAM 103 may be stored in the flash memory 104, and the data stored in the flash memory 104 may be stored in the RAM 103. Further, the flash memory 104 is not necessarily provided in the medal game machine 10.
[0064]
Further, a VDP (Video Digital Processor) 105 and a frame buffer 106 are connected to the CPU 101, and a large display device 13 is connected to the main control unit 100 (CPU 101).
The VDP 105 reads necessary image data from the ROM 102 in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 101 and generates composite image data in the frame buffer 106 based on the image data. The VDP 105 may be equipped with a 3D graphics accelerator. With the 3D graphics accelerator, it is possible to speed up the process of generating the composite image data.
[0065]
The frame buffer 106 is a memory in which composite image data is generated by the VDP 105, and the composite image data is output to the large display device 13 by the VDP 105. Usually, the frame buffer 107 is configured by a dual port RAM capable of simultaneously inputting image data from the VDP 106 and outputting composite image data to the large display device 13.
[0066]
The large display device 13 displays the composite image data generated in the frame buffer 106 by the VDP 105 on the screen 13a.
On the large display device 13, the same image as the image displayed on the screen 14 a of each satellite 12 or an image different from the image displayed on the screen 14 a is displayed according to the progress of the strategy simulation game.
[0067]
Next, the satellite 12 connected to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4B, each satellite 12 includes a control unit 130 and its peripheral devices.
The control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and a flash memory 138, and further includes an SPU (Sound Processing Unit) 134 and a sound buffer 135, a VDP 136 and a frame buffer 137.
[0068]
The CPU 131 executes various processes based on input signals supplied from the control unit 15 in response to input of the player's operation, and data and programs stored in the ROM 132, RAM 133, and flash memory 138. Then, the result is transmitted to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 described above.
On the other hand, the CPU 131 receives a command signal from the CPU 101, controls peripheral devices constituting the satellite 12, and advances the strategy simulation game in the satellite 12.
In addition, depending on the content of the process, the CPU 131 receives an input signal supplied from the control unit 15 in response to an input of a player's operation, and data and programs stored in the ROM 132 and the RAM 133. Various processes are executed, and based on the results, peripheral devices constituting the satellite 12 are controlled, and the strategy simulation game is advanced in the satellite 12. Note that which method is used for processing is set for each processing according to the content of the processing.
[0069]
Further, the CPU 131 includes a processor that performs arithmetic processing such as a matrix and a vector related to image data generation as a coprocessor. Then, the result of the arithmetic processing or the like is transmitted as a drawing command to the VDP 136 described later.
[0070]
The ROM 132 is a program for realizing the basic functions of the satellite, a program necessary for playing a strategy simulation game, image data, for example, BGM such as PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data, sound, and sound effects. Sound data to be stored is stored.
[0071]
For example, the RAM 133 stores game initial data and game history data read from the IC chip built-in medal 30, and further temporarily stores data supplied from the CPU 101, data related to processing executed by the CPU 131, and the like. The flash memory 138 stores data (for example, game history data) regarding a player who plays a game in the satellite 12.
[0072]
The SPU 134 is, for example, a sub processor including a PCM sound source device and the like, and is controlled by the CPU 131.
The CPU 131 selects and reads out necessary sound data from the sound data stored in the ROM 132 and transfers it to the sound buffer 135. Based on the sound data stored in the sound buffer 135, the SPU 134 generates a sound signal that generates, for example, BGM, sound, and sound effects, and transmits the sound signal to the speaker 18. As a result, a sound based on the sound data is output from the speaker 18.
[0073]
The VDP 136 reads necessary image data from the ROM 132 in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 131 and generates composite image data in the frame buffer 137 based on the image data. In addition, a 3D graphics accelerator may be mounted on the VDP 136. With the 3D graphics accelerator, it is possible to speed up the process of generating the composite image data.
[0074]
The frame buffer 137 is a memory in which composite image data is generated by the VDP 136, and the composite image data is output to the image display device 14 by the VDP 136. Usually, the frame buffer 137 is configured by a dual port RAM capable of simultaneously inputting image data from the VDP 136 and outputting composite image data to the image display device 14.
[0075]
The control unit 130 (CPU 131) described above includes a control unit 15 to which an operation by a player is input, a medal sensor 120 that detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 16, a hopper 121 that pays out a medal, and a hopper Is connected to a medal detection unit 122 that detects medals to be paid out.
[0076]
The control unit 15 includes a plurality of control buttons. When a predetermined instruction is input by the player operating the control button, a command signal corresponding to the instruction is supplied to the CPU 131. The CPU 131 executes various processes based on this command signal and data and programs stored in the ROM 132, RAM 133, and flash memory 138.
[0077]
When the medal sensor 120 detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 16, the medal sensor 120 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 131. The CPU 131 that has received the detection signal updates (increases) and stores the number of points stored in the RAM 133.
For example, when 10 points are stored in the RAM 133 and three medals are inserted into the medal slot 16, the medal sensor 120 detects the medal three times and sends a detection signal to the CPU 131 three times. Send. Each time the CPU 131 receives a detection signal, the CPU 131 adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 133 and accumulates them. As a result, 13 points are stored in the RAM 133 as points.
[0078]
The hopper 121 is driven by a command signal from the CPU 131 that is issued in response to an input of an operation for paying out points as medals from the control unit 15, and performs a process of paying out medals.
When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 131. Each time the CPU 131 receives the detection signal, the CPU 133 stores the fact that the detection signal has been received in the RAM 133. When the CPU 131 determines that the detection signal has been received a predetermined number of times, the CPU 131 pays out the medal to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop the operation is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 ends.
[0079]
An information reading / writing device 112 is connected to the control unit 130 (CPU 131) described above. This information reading / writing device 112 has game initial data and game history from the IC chip built-in medal 30 installed in the recess 19 of the IC chip built-in medal setting table 20 to the IC chip built-in medal 30 via the connector 19a. At least one type of writing of data and at least one type of reading of game initial data and game history data from the IC chip built-in medal 30 are performed.
[0080]
That is, the information reading / writing device 112 receives the command signal from the CPU 131 and performs a process of recognizing the IC chip built-in medal 30 installed in the recess 19 and the IC chip built-in medal 30 is installed. If it is recognized, at least one of the game initial data and the game history data is written into the IC chip built-in medal 30. The data written in the IC chip built-in medal 30 is data stored in the ROM 132, the RAM 133, or the flash memory 138.
Also, the information reading / writing device 112 receives the command signal from the CPU 131 and performs processing for recognizing the IC chip built-in medal 30 installed in the recess 19 and the IC chip built-in medal 30 is installed. If it is recognized, at least one of the game initial data and the game history data is read from the IC chip built-in medal 30. The read data is stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 by the CPU 131.
[0081]
Further, an information writing device 113 and an IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 are connected to the control unit 130 (CPU 131).
When the information writing device 113 receives a command signal issued from the CPU 131 in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied while the strategy simulation game is in progress, the information writing device 113 stores an IC chip stored at a predetermined location in the satellite 12. Processing for writing data related to the unit or the like in the built-in medal 30 is performed.
In response to receiving the command signal from the CPU 131, the IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 pays out the IC chip built-in medal 30 in which data related to the unit is written from the IC chip built-in medal payout port 22. Is to do.
[0082]
Furthermore, the image display device 14 and the speaker 18 are connected to the control unit 130 (CPU 131).
The image display device 14 displays the composite image data generated by the VDP 136 in the frame buffer 137 on the screen 14a, and the speaker 18 receives the sound signal generated by the SPU 134 and outputs sound based on the sound signal. To do. The strategy simulation game proceeds by the image displayed on the screen 14a and the sound output from the speaker 18.
The player operates the control unit 15 while recognizing the image displayed on the screen 14a and the sound output from the speaker 18, and advances the strategy simulation game.
[0083]
The IC chip built-in medal used in the above-mentioned medal game machine is issued by the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine installed in the game hall.
Next, an IC chip built-in medal issuing machine for issuing an IC chip built-in medal according to the present invention will be described.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of an IC chip built-in medal issuing machine according to the present invention.
[0084]
The IC chip built-in medal issuing machine 40 includes a main body device 40 provided with a control unit 45 and an image display device 47, and a roof 49 provided on the upper side of the main body device 40.
On the front side of the upper surface of the main unit 40, a control unit 45 including a plurality of control buttons and a medal slot 48 are provided. The player can receive the IC chip built-in medal 30 from the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine 40 by inserting a medal into the medal slot 48 or operating the control unit 45.
A medal sensor 320 (not shown) is provided inside the medal slot 48, and the medal inserted into the medal slot 48 is detected by the medal sensor 320.
[0085]
An IC chip built-in medal payout port 46 is provided on the front surface of the main unit 40. From the IC chip built-in medal payout exit 46, the IC chip built-in medal storing game initial data and the like is paid out.
Although not shown, a plurality of IC chip built-in medals are stored in the main body device 40, and an information reading / writing device 312 for writing game initial data on the IC chip built-in medals is used. And an IC chip built-in medal payout device 315 for paying out the IC chip built-in medal in which the game initial data is written.
[0086]
An image display device 47 having a screen 47 a is provided at a substantially central portion of the upper surface of the main body device 41. When the control unit 45 is operated or a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 48, for example, an image that prompts input of an instruction necessary for issuing an IC chip built-in medal is displayed on the screen 47a. In addition, two speakers 43 are provided on the back side of the screen 47a. For example, sound for prompting input of instructions necessary for issuing an IC chip built-in medal, BGM, sound effects, and the like are output. The
[0087]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine 40 shown in FIG.
An IC chip built-in medal issuing machine 40 according to the present invention includes a control unit 300 and its peripheral devices.
The control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, and a flash memory 308, and further includes an SPU 304 and a sound buffer 305, a VDP 306, and a frame buffer 307.
[0088]
The CPU 301 issues an IC chip built-in medal based on the command signal supplied from the control unit 45 in response to the input of the player's instruction and the data and programs stored in the ROM 302, RAM 303 and flash memory 308. The peripheral device constituting the machine 40 is controlled to perform processing such as issuing an IC chip built-in medal.
Further, the CPU 301 includes a processor that performs arithmetic processing such as a matrix or a vector related to image data generation as a coprocessor. Then, the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted as a drawing command to the VDP 306 described later.
[0089]
The ROM 302 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory and the like, a program for realizing the basic functions of the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine, a program necessary for processing such as issuing an IC chip built-in medal, and an image Data, for example, BGM such as PCM data, and sound data such as voice and sound effects are stored.
The RAM 303 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory or the like, and temporarily stores data and programs necessary for processing such as an ongoing IC chip built-in medal issuance.
The flash memory 308 stores data (identification information) and the like related to each player who has received an IC chip built-in medal.
Instead of the flash memory, for example, a battery backup RAM or the like may be provided.
The SPU 304 is, for example, a sub processor including a PCM sound source device and the like, and is controlled by the CPU 301.
[0090]
The VDP 306 reads necessary image data from the ROM 302 according to a drawing command from the CPU 301, reads the image data, and generates composite image data in the frame buffer 307 based on the image data.
The frame buffer 307 is a memory in which composite image data is generated by the VDP 306, and the composite image data is output to the image display device 47 by the VDP 306. Normally, the frame buffer 307 is configured by a dual port RAM that can simultaneously input image data from the VDP 306 and output composite image data to the image display device 47.
[0091]
Connected to the control unit 300 (CPU 301) described above are a control unit 45 to which an instruction from a player is input and a medal sensor 320 for detecting a medal inserted into the medal slot 48.
When an instruction from a player is input by a button constituting the control unit 45, a command signal corresponding to the input operation is supplied to the CPU 301. Based on this command signal, the CPU 301 advances processing such as issuing an IC chip built-in medal.
[0092]
When the medal sensor 320 detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 48, the medal sensor 320 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 301. The CPU 301 that has received the detection signal adds one point to the points stored in the RAM 303 or the flash memory 308 and accumulates the points.
[0093]
The control unit 300 (CPU 301) described above includes an information reading / writing device 312 for writing game initial data to an IC chip built-in medal stored at a predetermined location in the main body device 41, and the like. An IC chip built-in medal payout device 315 for paying out an IC chip built-in medal in which game initial data is written is provided.
The information reading / writing device 312 performs a process of writing game initial data stored in the ROM 302, RAM 303, and flash memory 308 to the IC chip built-in medal in response to a command signal from the CPU 301.
[0094]
The IC chip built-in medal payout device 315 performs a process of paying out the IC chip built-in medal in which the game initial data is written from the IC chip built-in medal payout port 46 according to a command signal from the CPU 301.
Furthermore, an image display device 47 and a speaker 43 are connected to the control unit 300 (CPU 301) described above.
[0095]
The image display device 47 displays the composite image data generated by the VDP 306 in the frame buffer 307 on the screen 47a, and the speaker 43 receives the sound signal generated by the SPU 304 and outputs sound based on the sound signal. To do. The image displayed on the screen 47a and the sound output from the speaker 43 prompt the user to input an instruction necessary for issuing the IC chip built-in medal.
The player may operate the control unit 45 in accordance with the procedure indicated by the image displayed on the screen 47a or the sound output from the speaker 43 to advance the processing such as issuing an IC chip built-in medal. it can.
[0096]
Next, a description will be given of a method in which a player plays a strategy simulation game in a game hall using the above-described medal game machine.
As a method for a player to play a strategy simulation game in a game hall using the medal game machine, for example, a method including the following steps [1] to [6] can be given.
[0097]
[1] A step of receiving an IC chip built-in medal using an IC chip built-in medal issuing machine using a medal,
[2] A step of starting a strategy simulation game with a medal game machine using the issued IC chip built-in medal;
[3] The stage of progressing the strategy simulation game,
[4] Suspending an ongoing strategy simulation game;
[5] resuming the interrupted strategy simulation game; and
[6] Newly participating in the ongoing strategy simulation game.
[0098]
The steps [1] to [6] will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
In the flowcharts shown below, the description is omitted except for the cases specifically shown, but in the medal game machine, when the subroutine shown in each flowchart is executed, the screen 13a of the large display device 13 and each satellite 12 are displayed. An image corresponding to the progress of the strategy simulation game is displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the image display device 14, and BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. are appropriately output from the speaker 18 provided in the satellite 12. The
The same applies to the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine. When the subroutine shown in the flowchart is executed, an image corresponding to the progress of the process is displayed on the screen 47a of the image display device 47. BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. are output as appropriate.
[0099]
[1] Using a medal to receive an IC chip built-in medal issued by an IC chip built-in medal issuing machine
First, a player who visits a game hall to perform a strategy simulation game using the medal game machine of the present invention purchases a plurality of medals from the medal issuing machine, and then uses the medal to issue an IC chip built-in medal issuing machine. It is necessary to receive an IC chip built-in medal.
[0100]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine 40 to issue an IC chip built-in medal. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a main routine executed in the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine 40.
First, the CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S101). That is, the CPU 301 determines whether or not a detection signal issued from the medal sensor 320 has been received by detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 48.
When determining that a medal has been inserted, the CPU 301 stores the number of medals inserted in the RAM 303 as a point (step S102).
[0101]
If it is determined in step S101 that no medal has been inserted, or if the process of step S102 has been executed, the CPU 301 next determines whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been inserted (step S103). That is, the CPU 301 compares the number of points stored in the RAM 303 with a preset number of points (for example, 10 points), and the number of points stored in the RAM 303 is equal to the preset number of points. When the number reaches, it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted.
If it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have not been inserted, the process returns to step S101.
[0102]
On the other hand, when determining that the number of medals within the place has been inserted, the CPU 301 performs an ID code allocation process (step S104). This ID code etc. assigning process is a process for assigning an ID code and a check code to a player. The ID code is a code assigned to one player and is set so as not to overlap with the ID codes of other players. The check code is, for example, an error detection code (having a function similar to a so-called check digit) created from the ID code or the current date, and is stored in the data stored in the IC chip built-in medal 30. It is used to determine whether or not unauthorized tampering has been performed.
[0103]
Next, personal information input processing is performed (step S105). In this personal information input process, for example, a specific image is displayed on the screen 47 a of the image display device 47 or a specific sound is output from the speaker 43, thereby allowing the player to play the personal information of the player. When the player is prompted to input information (for example, name, etc.) and the player's personal information is input, the player's personal information is stored in the RAM 303 or the flash memory 308.
[0104]
The ID code assigned in step S104 described above and the personal information input in step S108 serve as game initial data for starting the strategy simulation game in the medal game machine 10.
Next, the CPU 301 transmits a command signal to the information reading / writing device 312 and performs processing for writing the identification information and points information stored in the RAM 303 and the flash memory 308, that is, the game initial data to the IC chip built-in medal. This is performed (step S106).
[0105]
Thereafter, the CPU 301 transmits an instruction signal to the IC chip built-in medal payout device 315 to drive the IC chip built-in medal payout device 315, and issues an IC chip built-in medal from the IC chip built-in medal payout port 46 (step S107). ), This subroutine is terminated.
[0106]
FIGS. 8A to 8C schematically illustrate an example of an image displayed on the screen 47a of the image display device 47 provided in the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine 40 when the subroutine shown in FIG. 7 is executed. FIG.
[0107]
The image shown in FIG. 8A is an image that prompts the player to insert medals. This image is displayed when the processing of steps S101 to S103 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 7 is being executed.
On the upper side of the screen 47a, an image indicating "medal memory robot" which is the name of the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine 40 is displayed, and below the image, "Please insert 10 medals." An image indicating the operation procedure is displayed, and an image indicating how many medals are to be inserted is displayed on the lower side, such as “5 more”.
When an image as shown in FIG. 8A is displayed, the player inserts 10 medals into the medal slot 48 according to the operation procedure indicated by the image, thereby issuing an IC chip built-in medal. Such processing can proceed.
[0108]
When ten medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 48 and then the process of step S105 is performed, the image shown in FIG. 8D is displayed on the screen 47a.
The image shown in FIG. 8B is an image that prompts the player to input personal information (player's name).
On the upper side of the screen 47a, an image showing the operation procedure “Please input the name within 8 characters.” Is displayed, and below that, “Name (name of the player)” is input. A column is provided. In addition, a list of hiragana used to input “name” is displayed on the lower left side of the field for entering “name”. On the right side of the list of hiragana, “Hiragana” and “Katakana” are displayed as menus. ”,“ English characters ”,“ Kanji ”, etc., and an image showing options for selecting the type of characters used to input the name, and“ Enter ”to confirm the name of the entered player An image showing the choices is displayed.
When the image shown in FIG. 8B is displayed, the player can input personal information by operating the control unit 45 according to the operation procedure indicated by the image.
[0109]
Thereafter, the processing in steps S106 and S107 is performed, and when an IC chip built-in medal is issued, an image shown in FIG. 8C is displayed on the screen 37a.
The image shown in FIG. 8C is an image prompting the player to wait until the issue of the IC chip built-in medal is completed.
An image indicating “medal memory robot” is displayed on the upper side of the screen 47a, as in FIG. In addition, an image indicating the current processing status is displayed on the lower side of the image “medal memory robot”, such as “Issuing a medal memory”, and further, “Please wait for a while”. Thus, an image prompting to wait until the issue of the IC chip built-in medal is completed is displayed.
Note that, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the image shown in FIG. 8C, an IC chip built-in medal storing game initial data is issued.
[0110]
[2] Stage of starting a strategy simulation game by a medal game machine using the issued IC chip built-in medal
In the step [1], the player who has received the IC chip built-in medal in which the game initial data is stored uses the IC chip built-in medal to start a strategy simulation game on the medal game machine.
In addition, a player who has played a game in the past and possesses an IC chip built-in medal in which game history data is stored can participate in a strategy simulation game on the medal game machine using the IC chip built-in medal. can do.
[0111]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the main control unit 100 of the medal game machine 10 to start the strategy simulation game. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program for controlling the strategy simulation game of the medal game machine 10 that is executed in advance.
[0112]
First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the IC chip built-in medal 30 has been installed (step S111). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a recognition signal indicating that the IC chip built-in medal 30 is installed is received from the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in one satellite 12.
The recognition signal is issued from the information reading / writing device 112 in response to the installation of the IC chip built-in medal 30 in the concave portion 19 of the IC chip built-in medal mounting base 20 provided in the one satellite 12. Signal.
If it is determined that the IC chip built-in medal is not installed in the recess 19 of the IC chip built-in medal installation table 20 provided in one satellite 12, this subroutine is terminated.
[0113]
If it is determined in step S111 that an IC chip built-in medal is installed in the concave portion 19 of the IC chip built-in medal setting table 20 provided in one satellite 12, the CPU 101 reads data stored in the IC chip built-in medal. For this purpose, a data reading process is performed (step S112).
In this data reading process, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for reading the data stored in the IC chip built-in medal to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the one satellite 12. On the other hand, when the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the one satellite receives the command signal, the CPU 131 drives the information reading / writing device 112 to read data stored in the IC chip built-in medal, The read data is stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138.
Further, the CPU 101 performs a process of acquiring data stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 of the control unit 130 provided in the one satellite 12 and storing the data in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104.
At this time, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 provided in the one satellite 12 and the information reading / writing device 112 function as data reading / writing means, and the initial game from the IC chip built-in medal At least one of the data and the game history data is read.
[0114]
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the ID code, check code, and personal information (hereinafter also referred to as ID code) included in the read data are appropriate (step S113). This determination is made by a function such as a check code. When it is determined that the ID code or the like is not appropriate, the read data is invalid data, so notification that invalid data has been input is performed (step S114), and the data read in step S112 is erased. This subroutine ends. The notification that invalid data has been input is, for example, displaying a specific image indicating a warning text (for example, “Illegal data has been input”) on the screen 14 a of the image display device 14. Can be done.
[0115]
If it is determined in step S113 that the ID code or the like included in the read data is appropriate, the CPU 101 stores the ID code or the like included in the read data and the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 before performing the process of step S112. A process of comparing the stored ID code or the like is performed (step S115), and the ID code or the like included in the read data is the ID code or the like stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 before the process of step S112 is performed. It is determined whether or not they match (step S116).
Note that the ID code or the like stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 before performing the process of step S112 is data included in game history data including game initial data and game interruption data.
[0116]
If there is no ID code or the like stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 before performing the process of step S112, the process of step S115 is not performed, and the ID code or the like included in the read data is not detected in step S116. Therefore, it is determined that the ID code stored before the process of step S112 does not match.
[0117]
If it is determined in step S116 that the ID code or the like included in the read data matches the ID code or the like stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 before the processing in step S112 is performed, the ID code is then included in the read data. It is determined whether the ID code or the like to be included is included in the game interruption data (step S123). The game interruption data is data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 when the strategy simulation game is interrupted.
[0118]
In step S116, it is determined that the ID code or the like included in the read data matches the stored ID code or the like, and in step S123, it is determined that the read ID code or the like is included in the game interruption data. In this case, there is a strategy simulation game that is currently in progress, and a strategy simulation game that is currently in progress may have been performed in the past, and the game history data at that time was stored in the IC chip built-in medal. Therefore, the CPU 101 performs a game restart process described later (step S117), and then ends this subroutine. As a result, the player can resume the interrupted strategy simulation game and play the game.
The game restart process will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.
[0119]
In step S116, it is determined that the ID code or the like included in the read data matches the stored ID code or the like, and in step S123, the read ID code or the like is not included in the game interruption data. If the determination is made, the medal with built-in IC chip stores data relating to the unit as the game interruption data, and the data relating to the unit is data relating to a unit belonging to the group appearing in the ongoing strategic simulation game. Therefore, the CPU 101 performs processing for adding data relating to the unit to data relating to the group stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 (step S124). Thereafter, the CPU 101 adds a new unit to the units constituting the group and advances the strategy simulation game.
[0120]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S116 that the read ID code or the like does not match the stored ID code or the like, it is next determined whether or not the data read in step S115 is game initial data (step S115). S118). If it is determined that the read data is not game initial data, the read data is game history data, so the CPU 101 performs a game participation process described later (step S119), and then ends this subroutine.
As a result, the player can newly participate in the ongoing strategy simulation game using the game history data. When there is no strategy simulation game currently in progress, the player can newly execute a strategy simulation game using the game history data.
The game participation process will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.
[0121]
If it is determined in step S118 that the read data is game initial data, the CPU 101 causes the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the one satellite 12 to select a group etc. for the player. A command signal for displaying is transmitted (step S120).
On the other hand, when the CPU 131 receives the command signal, the CPU 131 performs a process of displaying a selected image such as a group on the screen 14a of the image display device 14. That is, the VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and a selected image such as a group is displayed on the screen 14a.
This group selection image is an image that prompts the player to select a group (group leader) to be operated, and this group selection image includes, for example, data on groups that can be selected. It will be. Therefore, when there is a strategy simulation game that is currently in progress, the group appearing in the strategy simulation game is not included in the group selection image. The same applies to the groups included in the game interruption data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104.
The group selection image will be described later with reference to the drawings.
[0122]
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether a group or the like has been selected (step S121). If it is determined that no group or the like has been selected, the process returns to step S120.
On the other hand, if it is determined that a group or the like has been selected, the CPU 101 performs an initial setting process so as to start the strategy simulation game with the selected group or the like (step S122), and ends this subroutine.
As a result, the player can newly start a strategy simulation game using the game initial data. When there is a strategy simulation game that is currently in progress, the player can newly join the strategy simulation game that is currently in progress using the game initial data.
[0123]
FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams schematically showing an example of an image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in one satellite 12 when the subroutine shown in FIG. 9 is executed. It is.
The image shown in FIG. 10 (a) is a so-called title screen that prompts the player to install an IC chip built-in medal, and is displayed when the strategy simulation game is not being performed on the one satellite. This is an image.
In the central portion of the screen 14a, an image showing the “Sengoku period”, which is the name of the strategy simulation game performed on the medal game machine 10, is displayed. An image indicating the operation procedure “Please do” is displayed.
At this time, the player can play the strategy simulation game by installing the IC chip built-in medal in the recess 19 of the IC chip built-in medal mounting table 20 provided in the satellite 12 according to the operation procedure indicated by the image. it can.
[0124]
If no IC chip built-in medal is installed in the concave portion 19 of the IC chip built-in medal setting table 20 provided in the satellite 12 for a predetermined period after the image shown in FIG. In place of the image indicating the name of the simulation game, an image as shown in FIG. 10B is also displayed.
The image shown in FIG. 10B is a diagram schematically showing an image serving as a demonstration screen for introducing the contents of the strategy simulation game.
On the screen 14a, an image showing a state in which a unit “Hideyoshi Hashiba” belonging to one group “Oda Army” and a unit “Hanbe Takenaka” belonging to another group “Saito Army” are fighting is displayed. . In addition, an image “DEMO” indicating that the image shown in FIG. 10B is a demonstration screen is displayed in the center portion of the screen 14a.
[0125]
The images shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B are displayed in step S111 until it is determined that the IC chip built-in medal is installed in the concave portion 19 of the IC chip built-in medal setting table 20 provided in one satellite 12. The image is displayed on the screen 14 a of the image display device 14 provided in the one satellite 12. The same applies to the other satellites 12.
In addition, when an IC chip built-in medal is installed in the recess 19 of the IC chip built-in medal setting table 20 provided in one satellite 12, the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the one satellite 12 includes: The title screen and the demo screen as described above are not displayed, and a group selection image as shown in FIG. 10C is displayed. At this time, the title screen and the demo screen are continuously displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the other satellite 12 on which the title screen and the demo screen are displayed.
[0126]
The image shown in FIG. 10C is an example of a group selection image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in one satellite 12 when step S120 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 9 is executed. It is a figure shown typically.
On the upper side of the screen 14a, an image showing the operation procedure “Please select a military commander” is displayed. Below the image, names and abilities of leaders of a plurality of groups that can be selected by the player An image showing values (for example, numerical values of “politics”, “education”, “battle”, “attraction”, etc.) is displayed. In the image shown in FIG. 10C, “Nobunaga Oda” is selected.
[0127]
Also, at the bottom of the screen 14a, an image prompting the player to confirm “Are you sure you want Oda Nobunaga?” Is displayed, and an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed. Yes. At this time, if “Y” is selected, a group having “Oda Nobunaga” as a leader is selected, the initial setting in step S122 is performed, and the strategy simulation game is started.
[0128]
[3] Stage of progressing strategy simulation game
When an instruction to select a group is input while the image shown in FIG. 10C is displayed, an initial setting process is executed in step S122 of the subroutine shown in FIG. Will progress.
[0129]
The strategy simulation game provided by the medal game machine according to the present invention is not particularly limited, but the player can develop and enhance the group operated by the player, and the players can train and enhance the game. It is desirable that the game has a battle mode in which the game progresses by causing the groups to fight.
For example, in the breeding mode, IC chip built-in medals in which data on units are stored can be collected, the number of units belonging to the group can be increased, and the ability value of each unit can be increased. In the battle mode, by allowing players to fight their units, the player can have a feeling of attachment to the medal (IC chip built-in medal) and the medal (IC chip built-in). This is because the desire to collect medals) can be further stimulated, and the competitiveness among players can be enhanced, so that it is possible to be further immersed in the game.
In the following, the case where the strategy simulation game provided by the medal game machine of the present invention has the breeding mode and the battle mode will be described.
[0130]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to change the number of points in the control unit 130 of one satellite 12 (hereinafter referred to as satellite A). This subroutine is repeatedly executed at a predetermined timing when the strategy simulation game in progress in the satellite A is in the training mode or in the battle mode.
[0131]
First, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A determines whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 16 (step S130). That is, the CPU 131 determines whether a detection signal from the medal sensor 120 has been received.
If it is determined that a medal has been inserted, a process of updating (increasing) points is performed (step S131). For example, when 10 points are stored as points in the RAM 133, 1 point is added and accumulated as 11 points.
Further, when the number of points is to be stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 of the main control unit 100, the CPU 131 updates the points to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 when executing the process of step S131 ( Command signal to increase). When receiving the command signal, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs a process of updating (increasing) the number of points stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104.
[0132]
If it is determined in step S130 that no medal has been inserted, or if the process of step S131 has been executed, it is next determined whether or not an instruction to pay out a medal has been input (step S132). That is, the CPU 131 determines whether or not a command signal for paying out medals is received from the control unit 15.
When it is determined that an instruction for paying out medals has been input, processing for paying out medals is performed (step S133). In this medal payout process, the CPU 131 transmits a command signal to the hopper 121 to drive the hopper 121 and pay out a medal. When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 131. Each time the CPU 131 receives the detection signal, the CPU 131 stores the number of times the detection signal is received in the RAM 133. When the CPU 131 determines that the number of times the detection signal has been received has reached a predetermined number, the CPU 131 pays out medals to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop the operation is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 ends.
[0133]
Thereafter, the CPU 131 performs a process of updating (decreasing) the number of points stored in the RAM 133 according to the number of medals paid out (step S134).
Further, when the number of points is to be stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 of the main control unit 100, the CPU 131 updates (decreases) the points to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 when executing the process of step S134. An instruction signal to the effect is transmitted. When receiving the command signal, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs a process of updating (decreasing) the number of points stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104.
[0134]
If it is determined in step S132 that an instruction to pay out medals has not been input, or if the process of step S134 is executed, whether or not a condition for changing the number of points is satisfied is determined next. Is determined (step S135).
This determination is made by determining whether or not the CPU 131 has received a command signal for changing the number of points from the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 that is executing the strategy simulation game. This command signal is a signal transmitted to the CPU 131 when the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 running the strategy simulation game determines that the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied in the strategy simulation game. is there.
When it is determined that the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied, a process of updating (increasing or decreasing) the points is performed (step S136).
[0135]
The conditions for changing the number of points are not particularly limited, but among the conditions for changing the number of points, the conditions for increasing the points include, for example, conditions for winning a battle with another group, A condition for achieving a purpose given in the strategy simulation game can be given.
In addition, as a condition for reducing points, for example, a condition that an instruction for growing a group or a unit belonging to the group is input, a condition that an instruction for placing a battle in another group is input, or the like Can be mentioned. If it is determined in step S135 that the predetermined condition for changing the number of points is not satisfied, or if the process of step S136 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.
When the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 is being executed, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 of the satellite A, and the medal sensor 120 allow the medal to be inserted for the purpose of starting and / or progressing the game. The main control unit 100, the satellite A control unit 130, the hopper 121, and the medal detection unit 122 function as throwing-in means, and receive a medal when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game. Functions as medal payout means.
In addition, when points are input instead of medals and points are output instead of medals, when the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 is executed, the main controller 100 and the satellite A The control unit 130 functions as the medal insertion means and also functions as the medal payout means.
[0136]
FIGS. 12A to 12C and FIGS. 13A to 13B are screen images displayed on the screen 14a of the satellite A when the strategy simulation game in progress in the satellite A is in the training mode. It is a figure which shows an example.
[0137]
First, the screen image shown in FIG.
The image “1555 Spring Owari” displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates the fictitious year, season, and group location in the strategy simulation game.
This fictitious year and season (hereinafter also referred to as year etc.) change with the progress of the strategy simulation game, and at the same time, the same year appears on the satellite screen where the strategy simulation game is played. Etc. are displayed.
For example, when “Spring 1555” is displayed, a player who plays a strategy simulation game at Satellite A gives an instruction as described below to a group that he / she operates (hereinafter also referred to as Group A). It can be entered once. Also, a player who plays a strategy simulation game using another satellite can input an instruction once for each group operated by the player.
When the group acts in response to the input of an instruction in each satellite, “1555 spring” ends, and “summer 1555” is displayed on the upper left of the screen.
[0138]
The image “Bushou: Nobunaga Oda” displayed on the lower side is an image indicating that the leader of the group A operated by the player who performs the strategy simulation game at the satellite A is Nobunaga Oda. In addition, on each satellite screen, an image indicating the name of the leader of the group operated by the player who plays the strategy simulation game using the satellite is displayed.
[0139]
Furthermore, the image displayed on the lower side is an image showing the ability value of group A. Specifically, the ability value for “military power” (the number of soldiers, morale, etc.), Ability values for “castle” (quantity of castle size and wall strength, etc.) and ability values for “general warriors” (the main character, Nobunaga Oda and Nobunaga Oda, etc. are quantified) Is shown).
[0140]
At the bottom of the screen, an image showing the face of the leader of Group A “Nobunaga Oda” is displayed, and “Okay, what should we do…” In response to this operation procedure, an image indicating an instruction to the group “conscription”, “merchant”, “human resource”, and “training” is displayed in the center of the screen. At this time, the player can give an instruction to the group A by operating the control unit 15 of the satellite A and selecting an image showing a desired instruction.
[0141]
The above-described instructions are all instructions for growing and enhancing the group. When any instruction is selected by the player and a predetermined instruction is input, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 instructs the instruction. In response to, for example, processing for changing (increasing) the ability value to be changed among the ability values of the group stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138, or data relating to the new unit Process to add.
[0142]
The image “WIN” displayed on the right side of the screen and the image “0” displayed on the lower side are images indicating the cumulative number of medals (total number of points) acquired by the player in the strategy simulation game. At the time when the image shown in FIG. 12A is displayed, the cumulative number of medals acquired by the player in the strategy simulation game is zero.
[0143]
Similarly, an image “CREDIT” displayed on the right side of the screen and an image “320” displayed on the lower side thereof are images indicating the number of points stored in the RAM 133 of the satellite 12, and are shown in FIG. At the time when the image shown is displayed, the number of points stored in the RAM 133 of the satellite 12 is 320 points.
[0144]
Furthermore, an image “BET” displayed below and an image “0” displayed below the image are images showing challenge fees paid when a battle is set for another group. The costs are stored as points in the RAM 133 of the satellite 12. At the time when the image shown in FIG. 12A is displayed, the challenge cost stored in the RAM 133 of the satellite 12 is 0 points.
[0145]
When the image shown in FIG. 12 (a) is displayed, if the player selects the option “conscription” and further inputs an instruction to form a water force, the image as shown in FIG. 12 (b). Is displayed.
In the center of the screen, an image showing the Navy is displayed, and an image showing the operation procedure is displayed, saying, "You need 100 gold to organize the Navy. Do you want to organize the Navy?" Correspondingly, an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed. Also, at the bottom of the screen, as the dialogue of one unit belonging to the group “Hideshi Hashiba”, an image “The Water Force will be needed someday” is displayed.
This image is an image showing advice given by Hideyoshi Hashiba to “Oda Nobunaga” who is the leader of the group.
When the image shown in FIG. 12A is displayed, if “Y” is selected, the navy is formed, and if “N” is selected, the navy is not formed.
[0146]
When “Y” is selected, the main control unit 100 and the control unit 130 of the satellite A function as medal insertion means, and allow the input of points for the purpose of progressing the game. That is, in step S135 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 131 determines that the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied, and in step S136, decreases 100 points from the number of points (320 points) stored in the RAM 133. And 220 points are processed.
Further, the CPU 131 performs a process of increasing a capability value to be changed (for example, a capability value related to military power, etc.) among the capability values of the group A stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138.
[0147]
When the image shown in FIG. 12A is displayed, when the player selects the option “merchant” and inputs an instruction to purchase 50 guns, FIG. 12C An image as shown in FIG.
In the center of the screen, an image showing the state of negotiations with the merchant is displayed, and an image showing the operation procedure such as “Purchase 50 requires gold 200. Do you want to purchase?” Is displayed. In response to the operation procedure, an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, an image showing the advice "A gun is indispensable for the battle" is given to the leader "Oda Nobunaga" by one unit belonging to the group, Hideyoshi Hashiba. .
At this time, if “Y” is selected, 50 guns will be purchased, and if “N” is selected, no guns will be purchased.
[0148]
When “Y” is selected, the main control unit 100 and the control unit 130 of the satellite A function as medal insertion means, and allow the input of points for the purpose of progressing the game. That is, in step S135 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 131 determines that the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied, and in step S136, decreases the number of points by 200 from the number of points stored in the RAM 133 (320 points). And processing for 120 points is performed.
Further, the CPU 131 performs a process of increasing the ability value to be changed (for example, the ability value related to a weapon or the like) among the ability values of the group A stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138.
[0149]
When the image shown in FIG. 12C is displayed and the player selects the option “human resource”, for example, the image shown in FIG. 13A is displayed.
In the center of the screen, data about one unit, “Hideshi Hashiba” is displayed, and as a line of “Hideshi Hashiba”, an image that says “In addition to Ieira!” An image indicating an operation procedure “Do you want to add to home?” Is displayed, and an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed corresponding to this operation procedure.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, an image showing a line of “Oda Nobunaga” that says “How was it?” Is displayed.
At this time, if “Y” is selected, the CPU 131 can add data relating to the unit “Hideshi Hideshiba” to the data relating to the group A stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138.
[0150]
Further, when the image shown in FIG. 12 (d) is displayed, when the player selects the option “training” and further inputs an instruction to conduct learning, as shown in FIG. 13 (b). An image is displayed.
In the center of the screen, an image showing how the warlords are talking to each other is displayed, and an image showing the operation procedure is displayed, such as "You need 50 money to study. Do you want to study?" An image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed corresponding to the operation procedure.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, one unit belonging to the group, Hideyoshi Hashiba, gives advice to the leader “Nobunaga Oda”, “Unless political power and culture are necessary, it will be difficult to unify the world.” An image is displayed.
[0151]
At this time, if “Y” is selected, learning is performed, and if “N” is selected, learning is not performed.
When “Y” is selected, the main control unit 100 and the control unit 130 of the satellite A function as medal insertion means, and allow the input of points for the purpose of progressing the game. That is, in step S135 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 131 determines that the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied, and in step S136, 50 points are reduced from the number of points (320 points) stored in the RAM 133. Then, a process of setting 270 points is performed.
Further, the CPU 131 increases the ability value (for example, ability value for politics, education, etc.) to be changed among the ability values of the leader “Nobunaga Oda” of the group A stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138. I do.
[0152]
[3-1] Stage of combat against other groups
In the training mode of the strategy simulation game described above, when the predetermined purpose, for example, the purpose of unifying the country (“Owari” in the examples shown in FIGS. 12 and 13) where the group is located, is achieved, End and battle mode is started. In this battle mode, multiple players fight each other through the groups that have been nurtured and strengthened in the nurturing mode, and each other scrambles for the territories that each group governs, ultimately achieving the goal of unifying the world. The game is played.
[0153]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed by the main control unit 100 of the medal game machine 10 to start a battle between one group and another group in the strategy simulation game. In the description of FIG. 14, another group that can put a battle on group A is referred to as group B, and another satellite in which a player who operates group B performs a strategy simulation game is referred to as satellite B. That is to say.
The subroutine shown in FIG. 14 is called and executed by a control program for controlling the strategy simulation game of the medal game machine 10 that has been executed in advance in response to the input of an instruction to start a battle from the group A. It is a subroutine.
[0154]
When an instruction to start a battle is input from the group A via the control unit 15 of the satellite A, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A sends the group A to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100. Transmits a signal indicating that an instruction to start a battle has been input.
When the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives this signal, first, the data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 of the main control unit 100, that is, data related to a group other than the group A (stored as game interruption data). Based on the data (including the data), etc., a group in which a battle can be started from group A is searched (step S140).
[0155]
This search is performed by determining whether or not data relating to a group other than group A satisfies a predetermined condition.
For example, in a strategy simulation game, when one group can start a battle only on a group that governs a territory adjacent to the territory that the one group governs, the above search is performed on data related to groups other than group A. Based on this, it is determined by determining whether a condition other than the group A (for example, the group B, the group C, etc.) governs the territory adjacent to the territory governed by the group A is satisfied.
[0156]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 transmits a command signal for displaying the battle group selection image to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A based on the search result in step S140 (step S140). S141). Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and the battle group selection image is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0157]
This battle group selection image is an image generated based on the search result in step S140. For example, when the search results in step S140 are groups B to D, the battle group selection image includes The images indicating the names of the groups B to D are displayed as options. At this time, the player can start a battle with the selected group by selecting a group to start a battle from among the displayed groups.
[0158]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not an instruction signal for selecting a battle group has been received (step S142).
This command signal is obtained from the group displayed in the battle group selection image by the player operating the control unit 15 provided in the satellite A when the battle group selection image is displayed. This signal is issued from the control unit 15 to the CPU 131 in response to the selection of one group, and the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives the command signal from the CPU 131 that has received this command signal.
[0159]
If the control unit 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the command signal has not been received, the process returns to step S142.
On the other hand, when an instruction signal for selecting a battle group is received in step S142, the CPU 101 determines whether or not game interruption data relating to the selected battle group exists in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 (step S142). S143).
[0160]
When it is determined that there is game interruption data related to the selected battle group in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104, the player operating the selected battle group has interrupted the strategy simulation game, and at this time the strategy simulation game is I will not go. Therefore, the CPU 101 executes the absence battle start process (step S144), and starts a battle between the group A and the group B that is not operated by the player.
The absence battle start process will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.
[0161]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S143 that there is no game interruption data related to the selected battle group in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104, the player operating the selected battle group currently executes the strategy simulation game. Next, a command signal for displaying the group organization image is transmitted to the CPU 101 of the control unit 100 provided in the satellite A (step S145).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and the grouped image is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0162]
The group organization image is an image that prompts the user to determine a unit that participates in a battle among one or more units belonging to the group.
For example, if a player has 5 IC chips built-in medals (M ₁ ~ M ₅ ), A strategy simulation game is played, and each IC chip built-in medal (M ₁ ~ M ₅ ) To one unit (U ₁ ~ U ₅ ) Is stored, the group organization image includes, as options, each unit (U ₁ ~ U ₅ ) Will be included.
And the control part 15 is operated by the player, for example, unit (U ₁ ~ U ₃ ) Is entered into the battle, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 uses the IC chip built-in medal (M ₁ ~ M ₃ ) Stored in the unit (U ₁ ~ U ₃ The battle execution process described later is performed based on the data relating to
[0163]
By doing so, among the data stored in the plurality of IC chip built-in medals read by the information reading / writing device 112 of the satellite A, the data stored in one or more IC chip built-in medals is stored. Based on this, the battle can be started.
[0164]
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an information signal related to group organization has been received (step S146).
According to the above-described example, the information signal relating to this group organization is generated by the player operating the control unit 15 and the unit (U ₁ ~ U ₃ ) Is transmitted to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 from the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A in response to the input of the instruction to participate in the battle.
If it is determined in step S146 that a signal related to group organization has not been received, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 returns the process to step S146.
[0165]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S146 that the information signal related to the group organization has been received, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 displays the challenge cost request image on the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. An instruction signal is transmitted (step S147).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and the challenge cost request image is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0166]
The challenge cost request image is an image that prompts the group A to pay the challenge cost required when the group A sets up a battle against the group B. When the control unit 15 is operated by the player when the challenge cost request image is displayed and an instruction for paying the challenge cost is input, the main control unit 100 and the control unit 130 of the satellite A enter the medal. It functions as a means, and allows the input of points for the purpose of game progress. That is, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A determines in step S135 that the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied, and updates the points stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 in step S136. (Decrease) is performed, and an information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid is transmitted to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100.
[0167]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not an information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid has been received (step S148). If it is determined that the information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid has not been received, the process returns to step S148.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S148 that an information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid has been received, the CPU 101 stores the number of medals (points) paid as the challenge fee in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 ( Step S149).
[0168]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 transmits a command signal for displaying a battle selection image to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite B where the battle is set (step S150).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and the battle selection image is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0169]
The battle selection image is an image that prompts selection of a battle method in a battle between the group A and the group B, and the battle selection image includes an image showing one or more battle methods as options. Become.
When the player operates the control unit 15 and inputs an instruction to select a battle method, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs a battle execution process to be described later based on the selected battle method. It is.
[0170]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not an instruction signal for selecting a battle method has been received (step S151).
When determining that the information signal for selecting the battle method has not been received, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 returns the process to step S151.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S151 that a command signal for selecting a battle method has been received, a command signal for displaying an image related to the selected battle method is transmitted to satellite A (step S152).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and an image indicating the selected battle method is displayed on the screen 14a.
Thereafter, the battle execution process described later is executed (step S153), the battle between group A and group B is performed, and this subroutine is terminated.
[0171]
FIGS. 15A to 15C and FIGS. 16A to 16C show the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A and / or B when the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 is executed. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the screen image displayed on.
[0172]
The screen image shown in FIG. 15A is a group organization image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 of the satellite A when the processing in steps S145 and S146 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 is executed.
The image “1567 Winter Owari” displayed at the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season and location of Group A in the strategy simulation game, and the image “Daimyo: Oda Nobunaga” displayed below it. These are images showing that the leader of group A operated by a player who performs a strategy simulation game at satellite A is Nobunaga Oda. Furthermore, an image showing the ability value of the group A operated by the player who performs the strategy simulation game at the satellite A is displayed on the lower side.
[0173]
On the right side of the screen, images “WIN”, “120”, “CREDIT”, “200”, “BET”, “0” are displayed in order from the top. These images are satellite A. The cumulative number of medals earned by the player who executes the strategy simulation game is 120, the number of points stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 200 points, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 0. It shows that it is a point.
[0174]
In the upper center of the screen, an image showing the operation procedure of “form your army” is displayed. Below that, a list showing the ability values of the five units belonging to group A is displayed. Has been.
[0175]
The second item “name” from the left side of the list is an item indicating the name of the unit. From the top, “Oda Nobunaga” who is the leader of group A and “Hashiba Hideyoshi” which is a unit belonging to group A, “Shibata Katsuie”, “Maeda Toshiie” and “Takikawa Kazumasa” are displayed. In addition, the third item “Military” from the left side of the list is an item indicating the number of soldiers of the foot squadron led by each unit, and the fourth item “Kiyu” from the left side is a cavalry unit led by each unit. The fifth item “iron” from the left is an item indicating the number of soldiers in the gun corps led by each unit. Therefore, the army headed by the leader of Group A, “Oda Nobunaga”, is 100 for Ashikaga Corps, 30 for Cavalry Corps, and 50 for Artillery Corps.
Further, the data related to these units is stored in the IC chip built-in medal for each data related to one unit.
[0176]
The leftmost item “Exit” in the list is an item for selecting whether or not to move the unit displayed on the right side of the list. When the player inputs an instruction, “O” or “X” is selected. Can be displayed.
In the screen image shown in FIG. 15A, “Oda Nobunaga” who is the leader of group A and “Hideshihide Hashiba” and “Katsuya Shibata” which are units belonging to group A are listed as “out” items. “O” is displayed, and “X” is displayed in the “Out” item for the remaining units “Toshiie Maeda” and “Kazumasa Takigawa”.
[0177]
In addition, an image for prompting confirmation of “Are you sure you want this organization?” Is displayed below the above list, and an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is also displayed. .
Further, on the lower side of the screen, an image indicating an advice “There is no hand to miss this opportunity” given to the leader “Nobunaga Oda” by one unit “Hideyoshi Hashiba” belonging to Group A is displayed.
[0178]
When “Y” is selected when the image shown in FIG. 15A is displayed, a unit in which “O” is displayed in the “Out” item, that is, “Oda Nobunaga” who is the leader of Group A is displayed. The units belonging to group A, “Hideshiba Hashiba” and “Katsuya Shibata” will participate in the battle.
In this way, among the data stored in the five IC chip built-in medals read by the information reading / writing device 112 provided in the satellite A, the data stored in the three IC chip built-in medals. Based on this, it becomes possible to start a battle.
[0179]
When the group organization is completed while the screen image shown in FIG. 15A is displayed, the processing of steps S147 and S148 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 is executed.
[0180]
The screen image shown in FIG. 15B is a challenge cost request image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 of the satellite A when the processes of steps S147 and S148 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 are executed. .
Since each image displayed on the left side of the screen is the same as the image shown in FIG. 15A, description thereof is omitted here.
In the center part of the screen, an image showing that preparations for taking part is completed is displayed, and an image showing the operation procedure of "You need 100 gold to take part in Mino. Do you want to take part?" Corresponding to this operation procedure, an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, an image indicating the advice “let's destroy it all at once” is given to the leader “Nobunaga Oda” by one unit “Hideyoshi Hashiba” belonging to the group.
[0181]
When “Y” is selected when the screen image shown in FIG. 15B is displayed, the main control unit 100 and the control unit 130 of the satellite A function as medal insertion means, and the game progresses. It is possible to input points for the purpose. That is, in step S135 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A determines that the condition for changing the number of points is satisfied, and in step S136, the points stored in the RAM 133 are determined. The number is decreased from 100 (200 points) to 100 points, and processing is performed to 100 points. Further, an information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid is transmitted to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100.
Further, in step S148 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that an information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid has been received. In step S149, the CPU 101 is paid as the challenge fee. Processing for storing the number of medals (number of points) in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 is performed.
[0182]
Thereafter, when the process of step S149 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 is performed, the image shown in FIG. 15C is displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A.
In the center portion of the screen, an image showing that the leader of Group A “Nobunaga Oda” places a command to start is displayed, and an image “I will start” is displayed. In the lower part of the screen, an image indicating the line of “Noda Nagata” who is the leader of Group A, “You are going to start!” Is displayed.
Further, when the image shown in FIG. 15B is displayed, 100 points are paid as the challenge fee. Therefore, in the screen image shown in FIG. 15B, “CREDIT”, “200”, “BET”, The image displayed as “0” changes as “CREDIT”, “100”, “BET”, “100”.
[0183]
The screen image shown in FIG. 16A is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the satellite B image display device 14 when steps S150 and S151 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 are executed.
The image “1567 Winter Mino” displayed on the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season, and location of Group B in the strategy simulation game. The image “Daimyo: Michizo Saito” displayed below the image is displayed. "Is an image showing that the leader of group B operated by a player who plays a strategy simulation game at satellite B is Michizo Saito. Furthermore, an image showing the ability value of the group B operated by the player who performs the strategy simulation game at the satellite B is displayed on the lower side.
[0184]
On the right side of the screen, images “WIN”, “60”, “CREDIT”, “150”, “BET”, and “0” are displayed in order from the top. The cumulative number of medals earned by the player who plays the game is 60, the number of points stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 150 points, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 0 points. It shows that there is.
[0185]
In the center of the screen, images showing the fighting method are displayed in order from the top: “One-kicking”, “Rounds round”, “Licheng”, and below that, select “Strategy”. "Is displayed.
In the lower part of the screen, an image showing a dialogue of “Michizo Saito” who is the leader of Group B, “How should I meet you?” Is displayed.
At this time, the player can perform a battle with the group A by the selected battle method by operating the control unit 15 of the satellite B and selecting an image indicating the desired battle method.
[0186]
Among the above-mentioned battle methods, the battle method “one-striking” is a battle method in which one unit belonging to group A and one unit belonging to group B battle each other. When a battle is performed by this battle method, the battle is started based on data stored in one IC chip built-in medal among data read by the information reading / writing device 112 provided in the satellite. It will be.
[0187]
Also, the battle method “brute force” is a battle method in which two or more units belonging to group A and two or more units belonging to group B battle each other.
When a battle is performed by this battle method, the battle is started based on data stored in two or more IC chip built-in medals among the data read by the information reading / writing device 112 provided in the satellite. Will be.
[0188]
In addition, the battle method “Hagi Castle” means that one or more units belonging to group A and one or more units belonging to group B can fight based on the ability values of groups A and B, etc. It is a battle method to be performed.
[0189]
In the strategy simulation game provided by the medal game machine of the present invention, a battle method that can be selected when starting a battle is not particularly limited, but the medal of the present invention that provides a strategy simulation game is not limited. The game machine is the above-described “one-striking” battle method, that is, the players who perform battles use the data stored in one IC chip built-in medal among the data stored in a plurality of IC chip built-in medals. It is desirable to be configured to be able to select a battle method in which a battle is used.
Since a player can play a strategy simulation game using an IC chip built-in medal in which data related to his favorite unit is stored or an IC chip built-in medal in which data related to a unit having a high ability value is stored, This is because it is possible to have a strong attachment to medals (IC chips with built-in IC chips), to increase the desire to collect medals (medals with built-in IC chips), and to be immersed in games. .
[0190]
Further, in the medal game machine of the present invention that provides the strategy simulation game, the above-mentioned “brute force” battle method, that is, the players performing the battle among the data stored in the plurality of IC chip built-in medals, respectively. It is also desirable to be able to select a battle method in which a battle is performed using data stored in two or more IC chip built-in medals.
Players who have more IC chip built-in medals with data related to units with high ability values will be able to advance their battles advantageously, so the desire to collect medals (IC chips built-in medals) This is because it can be increased.
[0191]
When the image shown in FIG. 16 (a) is displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite B, for example, when “Longcheng” is selected as the battle method, it is provided in the satellite A. On the screen 14a of the image display device 14, an image related to the selected battle method is displayed as shown in FIG.
The screen image shown in FIG. 16B is an example of the screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A when the process of step S152 of the subroutine shown in FIG. is there.
Since each image displayed on the left side of the screen is the same as the image shown in FIG. 15C, description thereof is omitted here.
In the center portion of the screen, an image indicating the castle where the group B “Michizo Saito” is castle is displayed, and an image “The battle is started.” Is displayed. Also, at the bottom of the screen, an image showing a line of one unit “Hideyoshi Hideshiba” belonging to group A, “Nobunaga, enemies have been enshrined,” is displayed.
[0192]
The screen image shown in FIG. 16C is a battle image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellites A and B when the process of step S153 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 is executed. It is an example of the image which shows a mode.
On the upper left of the screen, an image showing data relating to one unit “Hideshi Hashiba” belonging to Group A is displayed, and on the right side of the screen, data relating to one unit “Group Takenaka Hanbei” belonging to Group B is displayed. . In addition, an image showing a battle is being displayed in the center of the screen.
Further, an image showing the progress of the battle between the group A and the group B is displayed on the lower side of the screen.
[0193]
[3-2] Stage of fighting with other groups
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the main control unit 100 of the medal game machine 10 to perform a battle between one group and another group in the strategy simulation game.
This subroutine is called and executed in step S153 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
In the description of FIG. 17, a case where group A wins in a battle between group A and group B will be described.
[0194]
First, battle result determination processing is executed (step S160).
This battle result determination process is performed by the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 based on the data on the group A, the data on the group B, and the data on the battle method selected in step S151 in the flowchart shown in FIG. This is a process for determining the result of a battle with group B.
For example, when the battle method “one-striking” is selected from the above-described battle methods, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether data relating to one unit belonging to group A, data relating to one unit belonging to group B, and For example, processing for comparing the ability values of the units is performed, and the result of the battle between the group A and the group B is determined.
Further, when the battle method “brute force” is selected, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 is based on data relating to two or more units belonging to group A and data relating to two or more units belonging to group B. Thus, for example, processing for comparing the ability values of the units is performed, and the result of the battle between the group A and the group B is determined.
[0195]
In the battle result determination process, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 does not simply determine the winning group, but, for example, the number of soldiers in each group that has decreased due to battle, and the ability of each unit that increases or decreases due to battle. Changes in various ability values set in groups A and B, such as values, are also determined as battle results.
[0196]
In the battle result determination process in step S160, based on the determined result of winning or losing, the data related to the unit belonging to the losing group (group B) is changed as the data related to the unit belonging to the winning group (group A). Decide whether or not. At this time, it is also decided which unit data is to be changed.
Further, the CPU 101 of the main control unit performs processing for storing data related to the battle result determined in step S160 in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100, and the group A and B capabilities according to the battle result. Process to change the value.
[0197]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 instructs the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellites A and B to display an image showing the state of the battle based on the battle result determined in step S160. A signal is transmitted (step S161).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and an image showing a battle state as shown in FIG. 16C is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0198]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not it is time to end the battle (step S162). If it is determined that it is not time to end the battle, the CPU 101 returns the process to step S161. Processing for displaying an image showing the state of battle on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellites A and B is performed.
By repeatedly executing the processing of steps S161 to S162, an image showing the battle between group A and group B can be displayed while changing over time, and a realistic battle scene is produced. be able to.
[0199]
When it is determined in step S162 that it is time to end the battle, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellites A and B displays a battle result image based on the battle result determined in step S160. The command signal is transmitted (step S163).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and the battle result image is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0200]
In addition, it is good also as performing the process of step S161-S163 not only with respect to the satellites A and B relevant to battle but with respect to the other satellite in which the strategy simulation game is performed. By doing in this way, a player other than the player who operates group A and the player who operates group B can also watch the battle between group A and group B.
In addition, the above-described image showing the state of the battle and the battle result image may be displayed on the screen 13a of the large display device 13, and in this case, a person other than the player who performs the strategy simulation game, It becomes possible to watch the battle between Group A and Group B.
[0201]
Next, a determination is made as to whether data relating to the unit to be changed exists in the data relating to the battle result stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100 (step S164).
[0202]
If it is determined that there is data relating to the unit to be changed, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 then causes the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A to display an image indicating data relating to the unit to be changed. The command signal is transmitted (step S165).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and an image indicating data relating to the unit to be changed is displayed on the screen 14a.
The image indicating the data related to the unit to be changed includes an image prompting the user to select whether or not the unit belongs to the group A.
[0203]
If the process of step S165 has been executed, it is next determined whether or not an instruction signal for changing data relating to the unit has been received (step S166).
When it is determined that the command signal for changing the data regarding the unit is not received, that is, when it is determined that the command signal for not changing the data regarding the unit is received, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 changes the data. The process proceeds to step S169 without changing the data regarding the power unit to the data regarding the units belonging to group A.
At this time, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 erases the data related to the units constituting the group B among the data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104, or as it is. Process to maintain.
[0204]
If it is determined that a command signal for changing the data related to the unit has been received, then the data related to the unit to be changed is changed to data related to the unit belonging to group A and stored in a predetermined location in satellite A. The processing for writing in the IC chip built-in medal is performed (step S167).
That is, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 changes the data related to the unit to be changed by changing the ID code included in the data related to the unit to be changed to the ID code included in the data related to the unit belonging to the group A. Then, the data related to the units belonging to the group A is changed to be stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for driving the information writing device 113 provided in the satellite A to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. When the CPU 131 receives the command signal, the CPU 131 drives the information writing device 113 to write the data related to the unit that newly belongs to the group A into the IC chip built-in medal stored in a predetermined location of the satellite A. Process.
Further, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs a process of erasing data relating to units constituting the group B, which is data relating to units to be changed, among data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104.
[0205]
Thereafter, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs IC chip built-in medal payout processing (step S168). That is, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for driving the IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. When receiving the command signal, the CPU 131 pays out an IC chip built-in medal in which data relating to a unit newly belonging to the group A is written from an IC chip built-in medal payout opening provided in the satellite 12.
As a result, a player who operates group A can obtain an IC chip built-in medal in which data relating to a unit that newly belongs to group A is stored.
When the processes of steps S167 and S168 are being executed, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A, the information writing device 113, and the IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 are in progress. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the IC chip built-in medal payout means for paying out the IC chip built-in medal.
[0206]
Note that the processing of steps S164 to S168 described above may be repeatedly performed according to the number of existing data when there are a plurality of data related to the unit to be changed.
[0207]
When it is determined in step S164 that there is no data regarding the unit to be changed, when it is determined in step S166 that an instruction signal for changing the data regarding the unit has not been received, or when the process of step S168 is executed Next, the CPU 101 determines based on the battle result obtained in step S160 whether or not the group (group B in the above-described example) that has started the battle has won (step S169).
[0208]
If it is determined that the group (group B) that has started the battle has won, a process of paying out part or all of the medal paid as the challenge fee in step S149 is performed (step S170).
That is, the CPU 101 determines that how many medals are to be paid out among medals paid as a challenge fee, and then pays out medals to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite B. Send command signal.
[0209]
When the CPU 131 receives the command signal, the CPU 131 transmits the command signal to the hopper 121 to drive the hopper 121 and pay out medals. When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 131.
Each time the CPU 131 receives the detection signal, the CPU 131 stores the number of times the detection signal is received in the RAM 133. When the CPU 131 determines that the number of times the detection signal has been received has reached a predetermined number, the CPU 131 pays out medals to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop the operation is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 ends. When the process of step S170 is being executed, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 of the satellite B, the hopper 121, and the medal detection unit 122 receive that a predetermined condition is satisfied while the game is in progress. Thus, it functions as a medal payout means for paying out medals. When it is determined that the group subjected to the battle has not won, or when the process of step S170 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.
[0210]
18A to 18C show examples of screen images displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A and / or B when the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is executed. It is a figure shown typically.
[0211]
As described above, when the processing of steps S161 to S162 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is being executed, the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellites A and B is displayed as shown in FIG. When the battle between group A and group B is finished and step S163 is executed, for example, FIG. 18 (a) is displayed. An image as shown in FIG.
The screen image shown in FIG. 18A is a battle result image displayed on the screen 14a of the satellite A and B image display devices 14 when step S163 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is executed.
[0212]
On the upper left of the screen, an image showing the group A's overall ability values (force, money, US) is displayed. On the right side of the screen, group B's ability values (force, possession, An image showing rice) is displayed. In addition, an image showing a state where a castle battle between Group A and Group B is being performed is displayed in the center portion of the screen. Also, at the bottom of the screen, as images showing the results of the battle between Group A and Group B, images such as “1567 Winter Mino Oda Army vs. Saito Army” and “Oda Army won” are displayed. Has been.
[0213]
The screen image shown in FIG. 18B is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 of the satellite B when step S165 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is executed.
The image “1567 Winter Mino” displayed at the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season and location of Group A in the strategy simulation game, and the image “Daimyo: Oda Nobunaga” displayed below it. These are images showing that the leader of group A operated by a player who performs a strategy simulation game at satellite A is Nobunaga Oda. Furthermore, an image showing the ability value of the group A operated by the player who performs the strategy simulation game at the satellite A is displayed on the lower side.
[0214]
On the right side of the screen, images of “WIN”, “220”, “CREDIT”, “200”, “BET”, “0” are displayed. The cumulative number of medals earned by the user is 220, the number of points stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 200 points, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 0 points. ing.
[0215]
In the center of the screen, data about “Takenaka Hanbei”, one unit that belonged to Group B, is displayed. In addition, an image indicating an operation procedure “Do you want to keep it as a vassal?” Is displayed, and an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed corresponding to this operation procedure.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, one unit belonging to Group A, Hideyoshi Hashiba, gives advice to leader Nobunaga Oda, “Nobunaga, Takenaka-dono will surely be our power.” An image is displayed.
At this time, if “Y” is selected, “Takenaka Hanbei” can be added as one unit belonging to group A.
[0216]
The screen image shown in FIG. 18C is an image of satellite A in response to the selection of “Y” of the two options when the screen image shown in FIG. 18B is displayed. It is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the display device 14.
The images displayed on the upper left and upper right of the screen are the same as the images shown in FIG. 18B and have already been described.
[0217]
In the center of the screen is an image of the conversation between Group A leader “Nobunaga Oda” and “Takenaka Hanbei” who became a new unit belonging to Group A. "You have joined." Is displayed.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, the image “I will do my best to help you” is displayed as a line of “Takenaka Hanbei”.
[0218]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine that is executed in the main control unit 100 of the medal game machine 10 to determine the actions of the units belonging to the group.
This subroutine is called and executed from a control program for controlling the strategy simulation game of the medal game machine 10 which is executed in advance in response to the input of an instruction for a unit belonging to the group in the strategy simulation game. It is.
[0219]
When an instruction for one unit belonging to the group A is input via the control unit 15 of the satellite A, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A belongs to the group A of the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100. A signal indicating that an instruction for one unit has been input is transmitted.
When the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives this signal, first, among the data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 of the main control unit 100, the ability value of the leader of the group A and the input instruction target A capability value comparison process is performed based on the capability values of the group A units (step S180).
[0220]
The ability value comparison process is not particularly limited. For example, as one of the ability values for the leader of the group, the ability “subject” to submit the unit is set. If the ability “loyalty” to submit to the leader is set as one of the ability values for the unit to which it belongs, the ability value “attraction” of the leader is added to the ability value “loyalty” of the unit, Random number sampling capable of obtaining a numerical value within a range (for example, 1 to 100) is performed, and a total value of the added numerical value and the numerical value obtained by random number sampling or the like is set as a reference value (for example, 200). By comparing and determining whether or not this reference value is exceeded, it is determined whether or not the unit is to behave according to the instruction.
In the above example, if the ability value “attraction” of the leader of group A is 80, the ability value “loyalty” of the unit belonging to group A is 90, and the numerical value obtained by random number sampling etc. is 50, the total Since the value is 230, it is determined to cause the units belonging to group A to act according to the instruction. On the other hand, when the numerical value obtained by random number sampling or the like is 20, the total value is 190. Therefore, it is determined that the units belonging to group A are not allowed to act according to the instruction.
[0221]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not to make the unit act according to the instruction based on the result of the ability value comparison process (step S181). When determining that the unit is to behave according to the instruction, the CPU 101 causes the unit to behave according to the input instruction (step S182).
For example, when an instruction to join one unit belonging to group A to the battle is input via the control unit 15 of the satellite A, in step S181, when determining that the unit is to act according to the instruction, the CPU 101 In step S182, the strategy simulation game is advanced by causing one unit belonging to group A to participate in the battle.
[0222]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S182 that the unit does not act according to the instruction, the CPU 101 performs an action selection lottery process (step S183).
In this action selection lottery process, for example, a plurality of probability tables determined for the actions of the unit are stored in advance in the ROM 102 or the like of the main control unit 100 in correspondence with the random numbers, and the RAM 103 or the like of the main control unit 100 is stored. This can be done by setting a probability table corresponding to the input instruction and then sampling random numbers by the main control unit 100.
For example, if the input instruction is an instruction to join one unit belonging to the group A to the battle, “do not participate in the battle” or “turn to the opponent group at the time of the battle corresponding to the random number” The probability table defined for the behavior of the unit such as “” is set, and then the behavior of the units belonging to the group A can be determined by the CPU 100 sampling the random number.
[0223]
Next, CPU101 makes a unit act based on the result of action selection lottery (step S184).
For example, when an instruction to cause one unit belonging to group A to participate in the battle is input via the control unit 15 of satellite A, when determining in step S181 that the unit does not act according to the instruction, the CPU 101 In step S183, an action selection lottery is performed. As a result of the action selection lottery, if it is determined that one unit belonging to the group A is “not to participate in the battle”, in step S184, the CPU 101 does not allow the one unit belonging to the group A to participate in the battle. Make it progress.
When the process of step S182 is executed, or when the process of step S184 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.
[0224]
FIG. 20 shows the screen image shown in FIG. 16B, and is provided in the groups A and B when the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is executed after the battle between the group A and the group B is started. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a screen image displayed on a screen 14a of the image display device 14. FIG.
[0225]
The screen image shown in FIG. 20A is input with an instruction to join the units “Hideshiba Hashiba” and “Katsuya Shibata” belonging to group A in the battle, and is input in step S181 of the subroutine shown in FIG. Displayed when a battle between group A led by leader “Nobunaga Oda” and group B led by leader “Michizo Saito” is started after it has been decided that the unit “Hideyoshi Hashiba” will act It is an example of a screen image.
[0226]
On the upper left of the screen, an image showing data relating to one unit “Hideshi Hashiba” belonging to Group A is displayed, and on the right side of the screen, data relating to one unit “Group Takenaka Hanbei” belonging to Group B is displayed. .
Also, in the center of the screen, as the dialogue of one unit “Hideshi Hideshiba” belonging to Group A, the image “Tono, I'll definitely destroy the enemy.” Is displayed, and one unit “Hideshihide Hashiba” A state of acting according to the input instruction is shown.
In the lower part of the screen, an image showing the progress of the battle between one unit “Hideyoshi Hashiba” belonging to Group A and one unit “Group Takenaka Hanbei” belonging to Group B is displayed.
[0227]
The screen image shown in FIG. 20B is input with an instruction to join the units “Hideshi Hashiba” and “Katsuya Shibata” belonging to group A in the battle, and is input in step S181 of the subroutine shown in FIG. Displayed when a battle between group A led by leader “Nobunaga Oda” and group B led by leader “Michizo Saito” is started after it has been decided not to act on unit “Katsuya Shibata” according to the instructions It is an example of a screen image.
[0228]
On the upper left of the screen, an image showing data relating to another unit “Katsuya Shibata” belonging to group A is displayed, and on the right side of the screen, an image showing data relating to group B leader “Michizo Saito” is displayed. Yes.
At the bottom of the screen, an image showing the progress of the battle between the other unit “Katsuya Shibata” belonging to Group A and the leader of Group B “Michizo Saito” is displayed. The image “Army Shibata Katsuya has retreated.” Is displayed, showing how the other unit “Katsuya Shibata” acts without following the input instructions.
Also, in the center of the screen, an image “Don't order retreat, etc.” is displayed as the dialogue of the leader of group A “Nobunaga Oda”.
[0229]
The screen image shown in FIG. 20C is input with an instruction to join the units “Hideshiba Hashiba” and “Katsuya Shibata” belonging to group A in the battle, and is input in step S181 of the subroutine shown in FIG. Displayed when a battle between group A led by leader “Nobunaga Oda” and group B led by leader “Michizo Saito” is started after it has been decided not to act on unit “Katsuya Shibata” according to the instructions It is another example of a screen image.
[0230]
On the upper left of the screen, an image showing data relating to another unit “Katsuya Shibata” belonging to group A is displayed, and on the right side of the screen, an image showing data relating to group B leader “Michizo Saito” is displayed. Yes.
At the bottom of the screen, an image showing the progress of the battle between the other unit “Katsuya Shibata” belonging to Group A and the leader of Group B “Michizo Saito” is displayed. The image “Army Shibata Katsuie has turned over to the enemy” is displayed, showing how the other unit “Katsuya Shibata” acts without following the entered instructions. Also, in the center of the screen, an image “Oh, I don't betray!” Is displayed as a dialogue of the leader of Group A “Nobunaga Oda”.
[0231]
[4] Stage of interrupting an ongoing strategy simulation game
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine that is executed in the main control unit 100 of the medal game machine 10 to interrupt the ongoing strategy simulation game.
This subroutine is executed when the medal game machine 10 is executed in advance in response to receiving a command signal for interrupting the strategy simulation game via the control unit 15 provided in one satellite (satellite A). It is called and executed from a control program that controls the strategy simulation game.
[0232]
First, a command signal for displaying an absent match selection image is transmitted to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A (step S190).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and the absent match selection image is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0233]
The absentee battle selection image is an image prompting selection of a battle method in the battle for the battle between the group A and another group performed after the player of the group A interrupts the game. As an option, an image showing one or more battle methods is included. Note that examples of the battle method that can be selected by the absent match selection image include the same method as the battle method that can be selected by the battle selection image described above.
When the player operates the control unit 15 and inputs an instruction to select a battle method when absent, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 stores data regarding the selected battle method when absent. The interruption data is stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 of the main control unit 100.
[0234]
Next, it is determined whether or not an instruction signal for selecting a battle method has been received (step S191). When determining that the command signal for selecting the battle method has not been received, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 returns the process to step S191.
[0235]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S191 that an instruction signal for selecting a battle method has been received, game history data (data relating to group A) of the player who operates group A is stored as game interruption data (step 191). S192). That is, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 stores the game history data (data related to the group A) of the player who operates the group A stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 as the game interruption data in the flash memory 104. .
[0236]
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the IC chip built-in medal 30 is installed (step S193).
That is, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for recognizing the IC chip built-in medal 30 to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. When the CPU 131 receives the command signal, the CPU 131 reads the information read / write. A command signal for recognizing the IC chip built-in medal 30 is transmitted to the insertion device 112.
The information reading / writing device 112 that has received this command signal performs a process of recognizing the IC chip built-in medal 30 and transmits a response signal to the CPU 131 when the IC chip built-in medal 30 is recognized. Further, the CPU 131 that has received this response signal transmits a response signal to the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100.
The CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not an IC chip built-in medal is installed in the concave portion 19 of the IC chip built-in medal setting table 20 provided in the satellite A depending on whether or not this response signal is received. To do.
When the game history data stored as the game interruption data (data related to group A) includes data related to a plurality of units, a strategy simulation game is performed with a number of IC chip built-in medals according to the number of units. Therefore, in the CPU 193, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of IC chip built-in medals according to the number of units is installed.
[0237]
If it is determined in step S193 that no IC chip built-in medal is installed, a notification that an IC chip built-in medal is not installed is issued (step S194), and the process returns to step S193. The notification that the IC chip built-in medal is not installed is, for example, a specific image indicating a warning text (for example, “medal memory is not set”) on the screen 14 a of the image display device 14. This can be done by displaying.
[0238]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S193 that the IC chip built-in medal is installed in the recess 19 of the satellite A IC chip built-in medal setting table 20, data reading processing is performed (step S195).
In this data reading process, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for reading data stored in the IC chip built-in medal to the satellite A CPU 131. On the other hand, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A drives the information reading / writing device 112 to read the data stored in the IC chip built-in medal, and stores the read data in the RAM 133.
[0239]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the ID code or the like included in the read data matches the ID code or the like included in the game interruption data (step S196). That is, the CPU 101 extracts an ID code or the like from the data stored in the RAM 133 and the game history data stored in step S192 in step S195, and determines whether or not they match.
When it is determined that the two do not match, the IC chip built-in medal different from the IC chip built-in medal that was installed when the strategy simulation game was started is installed on the IC chip built-in medal installation table 20. Therefore, the CPU 101 notifies that a different IC chip built-in medal is installed, and returns the process to step S193. The notification that a different IC chip built-in medal has been installed is, for example, a specific image indicating a warning text (for example, “different medal memory is set”) on the screen 14 a of the image display device 14. This can be done by displaying.
[0240]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S196 that the ID code or the like included in the read data matches the ID code or the like included in the game interruption data, the IC chip installed when the strategy simulation game is started or the like Since the same IC chip built-in medal as the built-in medal is installed on the IC chip built-in medal installation table 20, the CPU 101 performs data writing processing (step S198).
In this data writing process, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for writing the game interruption data to the IC chip built-in medal to the CPU 131 of the satellite A, and stores the game interruption data in the RAM 133 of the satellite A. On the other hand, when the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A receives the command signal, the CPU 131 drives the information reading / writing device 112 and writes the game interruption data stored in the RAM 133 to the IC chip built-in medal.
In steps S195 and S198, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A, and the information reading / writing device 112 include at least one of game initial data and game history data for the IC chip built-in medal. It functions as data reading / writing means for performing seed writing and reading at least one of game initial data and game history data from the IC chip built-in medal.
[0241]
Next, the CPU 101 stores game interruption data among the data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 of the main control unit and the data stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. Except for the stored data, a process of deleting game history data (data related to group A) of the players operating group A is performed (step S199), and this subroutine is terminated.
[0242]
22A to 22C are diagrams schematically illustrating an example of a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A when the ongoing strategy simulation game is interrupted. is there.
[0243]
The screen image shown in FIG. 22A is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A before the subroutine shown in FIG.
The image “1568 Summer Mino” displayed at the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season and location of Group A in the strategy simulation game, and the image “Daimyo: Oda Nobunaga” displayed below it. These are images showing that the leader of group A operated by a player who performs a strategy simulation game at satellite A is Nobunaga Oda. Furthermore, an image showing the ability value of the group A operated by the player who performs the strategy simulation game at the satellite A is displayed on the lower side.
In the upper right of the screen, “WIN”, “220”, “CREDIT”, “400”, “BET”, “0” images are displayed. The cumulative number of medals earned by the player to be played is 220, the number of points stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 200 points, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 0 points. Is shown.
[0244]
In the center of the screen, an image showing the conversation between Group A leader “Nobunaga Oda” and the unit “Group Hideyoshi Hashiba” belonging to Group A is displayed, and “Do you want to interrupt the game?” An image indicating the operation procedure is displayed, and an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed corresponding to the operation procedure.
In the lower part of the screen, an image indicating an advice “sometimes rest is necessary” is given to the leader “Nobunaga Oda” by one unit “Hideshi Hashiba” belonging to Group A.
At this time, when the player inputs an instruction to select “Y” via the control unit 15 provided in the satellite A, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A causes the main control unit 100 to A command signal indicating that an instruction to interrupt the strategy simulation game has been input to the CPU 101. When the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives this command signal, it executes a subroutine shown in FIG.
[0245]
The screen image shown in FIG. 22B is an absent match selection image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A when the process of step S190 of the subroutine shown in FIG. is there.
[0246]
The images displayed on the upper right and upper left of the screen are the same as the image shown in FIG. 22A and have already been described.
At the bottom of the screen, as the dialogue of one unit belonging to Group A, Hideyoshi Hashiba, an image of “Nobunaga-sama, how should I greet you when you are attacked by an enemy while resting?” Is displayed. In addition, in the center of the screen, images showing the fighting method are displayed in order from the top: “One-handed strike”, “Rounds round” and “Licheng”. Please display the image showing the operation procedure.
At this time, the player can perform a battle in the absence by the selected battle method by operating the control unit 15 of the satellite A and selecting an image indicating the desired battle method.
[0247]
The screen image shown in FIG. 22C is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A when the process of step S198 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0248]
The images displayed on the upper right and upper left of the screen are the same as the image shown in FIG. 22A and have already been described.
In the center of the screen, an image showing the progress of the process, “Data writing to the medal memory is complete.” Is displayed, and the operation “Thank you for your work. Please remove the medal memory.” An image showing the procedure is displayed.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, an image “Nobunaga-sama, please come back from rest as soon as possible” is displayed as a dialogue of the unit “Hideshi Hashiba” belonging to Group A.
[0249]
When the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 is executed and a screen image as shown in FIG. 22C is displayed, the strategy simulation game is interrupted in satellite A, but group A exists in medal game machine 10. In this state, the strategy simulation game is continuously executed.
Then, when an instruction to start a battle against the group A when the player is absent is input by a player who plays a game at another satellite, in steps S190 to S191, a battle method selected in advance is used. A battle will take place.
[0250]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when the strategy simulation game is in progress.
In the description of FIG. 23, it is assumed that the group operated by the player who interrupted the strategy simulation game is group A, the group that places a battle on group A is called group C, and the player who operates group C is the strategy. The satellite that performs the simulation game is referred to as satellite C.
[0251]
In the subroutine shown in FIG. 23, in response to the player operating the satellite C operating the control unit 15 and inputting an instruction to start a battle against the group A when the player is absent, This is a subroutine that is called and executed in step S144 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 23, the same reference numerals are given to steps that perform the same processing as in the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0252]
When the absence battle start processing routine is started, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 transmits a command signal for displaying the group organization image to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite C (step S145). The process executed in step S145 is the same as the process executed in step S145 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14, and has already been described.
[0253]
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an information signal related to group organization has been received (step S146). If it is determined that a signal related to group organization has not been received, the process returns to step S146.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S146 that the information related to the group organization has been received, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 displays the challenge cost request image on the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite C. An instruction signal is transmitted (step S147).
[0254]
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid has been received (step S148).
If it is determined that the information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid has not been received, the process returns to step S148.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S148 that an information signal indicating that the challenge fee has been paid has been received, the CPU 101 stores the number of medals (points) paid as the challenge fee in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 ( Step S149). At this time, the main control unit 100 and the control unit 130 of the satellite C function as medal insertion means that enables input of points for the purpose of progressing the game.
Note that the processing of steps S145 to S149 described above is the same as the processing of steps S145 to S149 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 and has already been described, and thus description thereof is omitted here.
[0255]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 transmits a command signal for displaying an image relating to a battle method selected in advance (step S158).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and an image indicating a preselected battle method is displayed on the screen 14a.
Thereafter, the absence battle execution process described later is performed (step S159), and this subroutine is terminated.
[0256]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is called and executed in step S159 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs absence battle result determination processing (step S200).
In this absence battle result determination process, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs the battle selected in advance in steps S190 to S191 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 and the data relating to the group C, the data relating to the group A where the player is absent. This is a process for determining the result of the battle between group C and group A based on the data relating to the method. Further, the data regarding the group A in which no player is present is included in the game interruption data stored in the flash memory 104 in step S192 described above. The absence battle result determination process is substantially the same as the battle result determination process described above, and has already been described.
[0257]
Next, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for displaying an image showing a battle state to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite C (step S201). As a result, for example, an image similar to the image shown in FIG. 16C is displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite C.
[0258]
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether it is time to end the battle (step S202). If it is determined that it is not time to end the battle, the CPU 101 returns the process to step S202, and performs a process of displaying an image showing the state of the battle on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite C.
[0259]
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to end the battle, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for displaying the battle result image to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite C (step S203).
Note that the process in step S203 is the same as the process in step S163 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0260]
Next, it is determined whether data relating to the unit to be changed exists in the data relating to the battle result stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100 (step S204).
If it is determined in step S204 that there is data relating to the unit to be changed, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 next relates to a unit belonging to the group (group A) in which the data relating to the unit to be changed is set up. It is determined whether it is data (step S205).
[0261]
If it is determined in step S205 that the data relating to the unit to be changed is data relating to a unit belonging to the group (group A) where the battle has been started, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 controls the control unit provided in the satellite C. A command signal for displaying an image indicating data relating to the unit to be changed is transmitted to the CPU 131 (step S206).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and an image indicating data relating to the unit to be changed is displayed on the screen 14a.
The image indicating the data related to the unit to be changed includes an image prompting the user to select whether or not the unit belongs to the group A.
[0262]
After that, the CPU 131 determines whether or not an instruction signal for changing data related to the unit has been received (step S207).
When it is determined that the command signal for changing the data regarding the unit is not received, that is, when it is determined that the command signal for not changing the data regarding the unit is received, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 changes the data. The process proceeds to step S169 without changing the data regarding the power unit to the data regarding the units belonging to group C.
At this time, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 erases the data related to the units constituting the group A, which is the data related to the unit to be changed, among the data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104, or as it is. Process to maintain.
[0263]
If it is determined that the command signal for changing the data related to the unit has been received, the data related to the unit to be changed is changed to the data related to the unit belonging to the group C and stored in a predetermined location in the satellite C. The processing for writing in the IC chip built-in medal is performed (step S208).
That is, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 changes the data related to the unit to be changed by changing the ID code included in the data related to the unit to be changed to the ID code included in the data related to the unit belonging to the group C. Then, the data related to the unit belonging to the group C is changed to be stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite C. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for driving the information writing device 113 provided in the satellite C to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. When the CPU 131 receives the command signal, the CPU 131 drives the information writing device 113 to write the data related to the unit newly belonging to the group C into the IC chip built-in medal stored in the predetermined location of the satellite A. Process.
Further, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs a process of erasing data relating to units constituting the group A, which is data relating to units to be changed, among data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104.
[0264]
Thereafter, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs IC chip built-in medal payout processing (step S209). That is, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for driving the IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite C. Upon receiving the command signal, the CPU 131 pays out an IC chip built-in medal in which data relating to a unit that newly belongs to the group C is written from an IC chip built-in medal payout opening provided in the satellite 12.
As a result, a player who operates the group C can obtain an IC chip built-in medal in which data relating to a unit that newly belongs to the group C is stored.
When the processes of steps S208 and S209 are being executed, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 provided in the satellite C, the information writing device 113, and the IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 are in progress. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the IC chip built-in medal payout means for paying out the IC chip built-in medal.
[0265]
On the other hand, in step S205, the data relating to the unit to be changed is not data relating to the unit belonging to the group (group A) in which the battle has been started, that is, data relating to units belonging to the group in which the battle has been set (group C). When it is determined, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 stores the data related to the unit to be changed in addition to the game interruption data (data related to the group A) stored in the flash memory 104 (step S210).
[0266]
If it is determined in step S204 that there is no data related to the unit to be changed, if it is determined in step S207 that an instruction signal for changing the data related to the unit has not been received, or the processing in step S209 or S210 Is executed, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the group in which the battle is set has won (step S211).
If it is determined that the group (group A) that has started the battle has won, the game interruption data (group) stored in the flash memory 104 as part of or all of the number of medals paid as a challenge fee Data in addition to A) and stored (step S212).
If it is determined in step S211 that the group subjected to the battle has won, or if the process of step S212 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.
[0267]
[5] Resuming the interrupted strategy simulation game
In the stage [4] above, a player who has interrupted one strategy simulation game (a player who operates group A) uses the medal with a built-in IC chip in which the game interrupt data is stored. Can be resumed.
[0268]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is executed in the main control unit 100 of the medal game machine 10 to resume the interrupted strategy simulation game. This subroutine is a subroutine that is read and executed in step S117 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
In the description of FIG. 25, a case will be described in which the player who has operated the group A that interrupted the game resumes the strategy simulation game by executing the subroutine shown in FIG. .
[0269]
First, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes an initial setting process (step S220).
This initial setting process includes the game interruption data (data relating to group A) read in step S112 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 9, and the game interruption data stored in the flash memory 104 in step S192 of the subroutine shown in FIG. This is a process for resuming the interrupted strategy simulation game based on the data on group A).
[0270]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not data relating to the unit to be changed is stored (step S221).
The data relating to the unit to be changed is data stored in addition to the game interruption data (data relating to the group A) stored in the flash memory 104 in step S210 described above.
That is, in step S221, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not data relating to the unit to be changed is stored in addition to the game interruption data stored in the flash memory 104 in step S210. .
[0271]
When it is determined that the data about the unit to be changed is stored in the game interruption data stored in the flash memory 104, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A shows the data about the unit to be changed. A command signal for displaying is transmitted (step S222).
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and an image indicating data relating to the unit to be changed is displayed on the screen 14a.
The image indicating the data related to the unit to be changed includes an image prompting the user to select whether or not the unit belongs to the group A.
[0272]
If the process of step S222 has been executed, it is next determined whether or not an instruction signal for changing data related to the unit has been received (step S223).
When it is determined that the command signal for changing the data regarding the unit is not received, that is, when it is determined that the command signal for not changing the data regarding the unit is received, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 changes the data. The process proceeds to step S226 without changing the data related to the power unit to the data related to the units belonging to group A.
At this time, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 erases the data related to the units constituting the group B among the data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104, or as it is. Process to maintain.
[0273]
If it is determined that a command signal for changing the data related to the unit has been received, then the data related to the unit to be changed is changed to data related to the unit belonging to group A and stored in a predetermined location in satellite A. Then, a process of writing to the IC chip built-in medal is performed (step S224).
That is, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 changes the data related to the unit to be changed by changing the ID code included in the data related to the unit to be changed to the ID code included in the data related to the unit belonging to the group A. Then, the data related to the units belonging to the group A is changed to be stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for driving the information writing device 113 provided in the satellite A to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. When the CPU 131 receives the command signal, the CPU 131 drives the information writing device 113 to write the data related to the unit that newly belongs to the group A into the IC chip built-in medal stored in a predetermined location of the satellite A. Process.
Further, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs a process of erasing data relating to units constituting the group B, which is data relating to units to be changed, among data stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104.
[0274]
Thereafter, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs IC chip built-in medal payout processing (step S225). That is, the CPU 101 transmits a command signal for driving the IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A. When receiving the command signal, the CPU 131 pays out an IC chip built-in medal in which data relating to a unit newly belonging to the group A is written from an IC chip built-in medal payout opening provided in the satellite 12.
As a result, a player who operates group A can obtain an IC chip built-in medal in which data relating to a unit that newly belongs to group A is stored.
When the processes of steps S224 and S225 are being executed, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A, the information writing device 113, and the IC chip built-in medal payout device 114 are in progress. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the IC chip built-in medal payout means for paying out the IC chip built-in medal.
[0275]
Note that the processing in steps S221 to S225 described above may be repeatedly performed according to the number of existing data when there are a plurality of data related to the unit to be changed.
[0276]
If it is determined in step S221 that data relating to the unit to be changed is stored, if it is determined in step S223 that an instruction signal for changing data relating to the unit has not been received, or the process of step S225 If the CPU 101 determines that the number of medals paid as a challenge fee is added to the game interruption data stored in the flash memory 104 (data related to the group A), It is determined whether it is stored (step S226). The data relating to the number of medals paid as the challenge fee is data stored in addition to the game interruption data (data relating to group A) stored in the flash memory 104 in step S212.
In step S226, when it is determined that part or all of the number of medals paid as the challenge fee is stored as the number of points in the game interruption data (data regarding group A) stored in the flash memory 104 The CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 pays out how many medals out of the data stored in addition to the game interruption data (data related to the group A) (data related to the number of medals paid as a challenge fee). Then, a command signal for paying out medals is transmitted to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite A (step S227).
[0277]
When the CPU 131 receives the command signal, the CPU 131 transmits the command signal to the hopper 121 to drive the hopper 121 and pay out medals. When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 131.
Each time the CPU 131 receives the detection signal, the CPU 131 stores the number of times the detection signal has been received in the RAM 133, and when it is determined that the number of times the detection signal has been received has reached a predetermined number, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 ends. It will be. When the process of step S170 is being executed, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 of the satellite A, the hopper 121, and the medal detection unit 122 receive that a predetermined condition is satisfied while the game is in progress. Thus, it functions as a medal payout means for paying out medals. When it is determined that the group subjected to the battle has not won, or when the process of step S227 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.
[0278]
FIGS. 26A to 26C show screen images displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellites A and / or C when the subroutine shown in FIGS. 23 to 25 is executed. It is a figure which shows an example typically.
[0279]
The screen image shown in FIG. 26A is an example of a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite C when the process in step S158 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is a figure shown typically.
This screen image is an image showing a battle method selected in advance by a player who operates group A.
[0280]
The image “1568 Autumn Omi” displayed on the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season, and location of Group C in the strategy simulation game, and the image “Daimyo: Asai Nagamasa” displayed below it. These are images showing that the leader of group C operated by a player who performs a strategy simulation game at satellite C is Nagamasa Asai. Furthermore, an image showing the ability value of the group C operated by the player who performs the strategy simulation game at the satellite C is displayed on the lower side.
[0281]
Also, on the right side of the screen, images “WIN”, “120”, “CREDIT”, “300”, “BET”, “100” are displayed in order from the top. The cumulative number of medals earned by the player who executes the strategy simulation game is 120, the number of points stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 300, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 100. It shows that it is a point.
[0282]
In the center of the screen, an image showing how the Group A “Oda Army” and the Group C “Asai Army” start fighting is displayed, and “Oda Army has been hit in a round-robin battle.” An image is displayed.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, an image of “Total attack !!” is displayed as a dialogue of “Chief Asai”, the leader of Group C.
[0283]
The screen image shown in FIG. 26B is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite C when the process in step S203 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
On the upper left of the screen, an image showing the ability values of the entire group C (force, money, and rice figures) is displayed. On the left of the screen, the ability values of the whole group A (force, money, An image showing rice) is displayed. In the center portion of the screen, an image showing a situation where group C and group A are fighting is displayed. Also, at the bottom of the screen, as images showing the progress of the battle between Group C and Group A, images such as “1568 Autumn Mino Asai Army vs. Oda Army” and “Oda Army won” are displayed. Has been.
[0284]
The screen image shown in FIG. 26C is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A when the process in step S217 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
The “1569 Spring Mino” displayed at the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season, and location of Group A in the strategy simulation game. The image “Daimyo: Oda Nobunaga” displayed below is This is an image showing that the leader of group A operated by a player who performs a strategy simulation game at satellite A is Nobunaga Oda. Furthermore, an image showing the ability value of the group A operated by the player who performs the strategy simulation game at the satellite A is displayed on the lower side.
[0285]
In the center of the screen, an image showing the conversation between Group A leader “Nobunaga Oda” and the unit “Group Hideyoshi Hashiba” belonging to Group A is displayed, and the image “Restart the game.” Is displayed.
Also, at the bottom of the screen, as the dialogue of one unit “Hashiba Hideyoshi” belonging to Group A, the image “Nobunaga-sama won the battle in the absence of Tono and won 100 gold” is displayed. Has been.
[0286]
On the right side of the screen, images of “WIN”, “320”, “CREDIT”, “500”, “BET”, “0” are displayed. These images are games in which a strategy simulation game is performed on satellite A. The cumulative number of medals earned by the user is 320, the number of points stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 500 points, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 0 points. ing.
[0287]
When a player who operates group A interrupts the strategy simulation game, the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A displays “WIN”, “220”, “CREDIT”, “400”, Images “BET” and “0” are displayed (see FIG. 22C), and the player operating the group A has a cumulative number of medals of 220 when the strategy simulation game is interrupted. Yes, the number of points stored in the RAM 133 of satellite A was 400, but group A won the battle with group C while the player operating group A interrupted the game. When the player who operates group A resumes the game, the player who operates group C pays the challenge fee (100 ) It comes to won.
[0288]
[6] Participating in a strategy simulation game different from the interrupted game
In the stage [5] above, a player who has interrupted one strategy simulation game (a player who operates group A) uses the IC chip built-in medal in which the game interrupt data is stored, and then the one strategy simulation game described above. In the present invention, when one strategy simulation game is being executed in the medal game machine, a player who interrupted another strategy simulation game has interrupted the game in the other strategy simulation game. It is also possible to play the one strategy simulation game using an IC chip built-in medal in which data is stored.
[0289]
For example, in the medal game machine of the present invention, each player who operates the groups A to C is the satellite simulation A to C and the strategy simulation game G ₁ New strategy simulation game G ₂ A player who possesses an IC chip built-in medal in which the game interruption data (data related to group D) is stored in the strategy simulation game G ₁ It is possible to participate in.
[0290]
FIG. 27 shows that when one strategy simulation game is being executed, a player who interrupted another strategy simulation game uses an IC chip built-in medal in which game interrupt data in the other strategy simulation game is stored. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the main control unit 100 when participating in the one strategy simulation game. This subroutine is called and executed in step S119 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0291]
In the description of FIG. 27, when each player who operates groups A to C plays a strategy simulation game in satellites A to C, game history data (data related to group D) is newly added. A description will be given of a case where a player who has a memorized IC chip built-in medal participates in a strategy simulation game using the above-mentioned IC chip built-in medal. Is also referred to as satellite D.
[0292]
First, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 reads the data (related to the group D) read in step S118 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 9 and the data related to the group previously participating in the strategy simulation game (related to the groups A to C). Data) is compared (step S230).
In this data comparison process, for example, is the name of the leader of group D, the name of the unit belonging to group D, etc. matched with the name of the leader of group A to C, the name of the unit belonging to groups A to C, etc. This is a process of comparing whether or not the territory governed by the group D matches the territories governed by the groups A to C.
[0293]
When the process of step S230 is executed, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 then participates in the strategy simulation game and the data read in step S118 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is overlapping data in the data relating to the existing group (data relating to groups A to C) (step S231).
[0294]
If it is determined in step S231 that duplicate data exists, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 first participates in the strategy simulation game among the data (data relating to group D) read in step S118 of the subroutine shown in FIG. A process of changing data that overlaps the data related to the current group (data related to groups A to C) to other data is performed (step S232).
[0295]
For example, when the leader of group D is “Nobunaga Oda” and the leader of group A is “Nobunaga Oda”, if group D is directly participated in the strategy simulation game, the leader of group D and the leader of group A Since it becomes the same name, it will interfere with the progress of the game. Further, if the territory governed by group D is “Owari” and the territory governed by group A is “Owari”, it is difficult to allow group D to participate in the strategy simulation game. In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, in step S232, among the data related to the group D, data that overlaps with the data related to the groups A to C is changed to other data.
[0296]
For example, the following method can be used as a method for selecting the other data when changing the data overlapping with the data regarding the groups A to C to the other data among the data regarding the group D. .
That is, a probability table determined in advance for the names of leaders and units appearing in the strategy simulation game is set in advance in the ROM 102 of the main control unit 100 corresponding to the random numbers, and then the CPU 101 performs random number sampling. Thus, a method for selecting other data can be used. Moreover, when overlapping data is selected as a result of the lottery, it is possible to select data that does not overlap by performing lottery again. Data relating to territories and the like governed by the group can also be changed to other data by the same method.
As described above, the data to be changed in the process of step S232 is, for example, data relating to the names of the group leaders and units, the territories the group governs, and the like. In step S232, the group ability values (for example, , Group leaders and unit abilities, etc.) are not changed.
[0297]
If the name change process described above is executed in step S232, the CPU 101 of the control unit 100 provided in the satellite D then receives data related to the group D (for example, data related to the names of leaders and units of the group D, group A command signal for displaying an image indicating that the data relating to the territory where D governs has been changed is transmitted (step S233).
On the other hand, when the CPU 131 receives the command signal, the CPU 131 performs a process of displaying an image indicating that the data related to the group D has been changed on the screen 14 a of the image display device 14. That is, the VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and an image indicating that the data relating to the group D has been changed is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0298]
The image indicating that the data relating to the group D has been changed includes an image prompting the user to select whether or not to participate in the game based on the changed data, and based on the changed data by the player. When an instruction not to participate in the game is input, it is desirable to perform the above-described name change process again. For example, if you change the name of a group leader or unit, the player's feeling of attachment to the group may be diminished, and there is a risk of losing interest in the game. This is because it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from being lost by giving an opportunity to select whether to change.
[0299]
When it is determined in step S231 that there is no duplicate data, or when the process of step S233 is executed, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 performs an initial setting process. This initial setting process is executed when the game interruption data (data relating to the group D) read in step S112 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 9 or the group after the change when the data is changed in the above-described step S232. This is a process for allowing the group D to participate in the ongoing strategy simulation game based on the data related to D.
[0300]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 confirms that a new player has participated in the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in all satellites (satellite A to C) in which the strategy simulation game is performed. A command signal for displaying the image to be displayed is transmitted (step S235), and then this subroutine is terminated.
Receiving this command signal, the CPU 131 transmits a drawing command and the like to the VDP 136. The VDP 136 reads necessary image data out of the image data stored in the ROM 132 according to a drawing command from the CPU 131, generates composite image data, and writes it in the frame buffer 137. Thereafter, the composite image data written in the frame buffer 137 is transmitted to the image display device 14, and an image indicating that a new player has joined is displayed on the screen 14a.
[0301]
FIGS. 28A to 28C are diagrams schematically showing an example of a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the satellite A or D image display device 14 when the subroutine shown in FIG. 27 is executed. .
[0302]
The screen image shown in FIG. 28A is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the satellite image display device 14 where no game is played when the strategy simulation game is in progress on the medal game machine 10.
On the upper side of the screen, an image showing the fictitious year and season “1582 winter” of the strategy simulation game in progress on the medal game machine 10 and the number of players participating in the strategy simulation game “participants” An image showing “three people” is displayed.
An image showing a map of Japan is displayed in the center of the screen, and the map of Japan shows which group governs which territory.
In addition, an image indicating an operation procedure “Please set medal memory” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
[0303]
The screen image shown in FIG. 28B is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite D when the process of step S233 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
The image “1582 Winter Echigo” displayed on the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season, and location of Group D in the strategy simulation game, and the image “Daimyo: Kenshin Uesugi” displayed below it. These are images showing that the leader of group D operated by a player who wants to start a strategy simulation game at satellite D is Kenshin Uesugi. Furthermore, an image showing the ability value of the group D operated by the player who is going to start the strategy simulation game with the satellite D is displayed below the image.
[0304]
On the right side of the screen, “WIN”, “1120”, “CREDIT”, “600”, “BET”, “0” images are displayed, and these images will start a strategy simulation game with Satellite D The accumulated number of medals obtained by the player is 1120, the number of points stored in the satellite D RAM 133 is 600 points, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite D RAM 133 is 0 points. It is shown that.
[0305]
In the center of the screen, data about Group D leader “Kennobu Uesugi” is displayed, and an image showing the operating procedure “Are you sure you want this data?” Is displayed. Then, an image indicating an option “(Y / N)” is displayed. Also, an image showing another operation procedure is displayed at the bottom of the screen, such as “If you use multiple medal memories, set other medal memories.”
At this time, when “N” is selected, the name changing process is performed again in step S232.
[0306]
The screen image shown in FIG. 28C is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite A when the process of step S235 of the subroutine shown in FIG. .
The image “1582 Winter Omi” displayed at the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season, and location of Group A in the strategy simulation game, and the image “Daimyo: Oda Nobunaga” displayed below it. These are images showing that the leader of group A operated by a player who performs a strategy simulation game at satellite A is Nobunaga Oda. Furthermore, an image showing the ability value of the group A operated by the player who performs the strategy simulation game at the satellite A is displayed on the lower side.
[0307]
On the right side of the screen, images such as “WIN”, “3000”, “CREDIT”, “800”, “BET”, “0” are displayed. The cumulative number of medals earned by the user is 3000, the number of points stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 800 points, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 0 points. ing.
[0308]
In the center of the screen, a map of Japan showing which territory governs which territory is displayed, and images such as “A new player has joined” and “Kenshin Echigo Uesugi” are displayed. Also, at the bottom of the screen, an image of “Enemy is mighty” is displayed as a dialogue of the unit “Hideyoshi Hashiba” belonging to group A.
[0309]
In the medal game machine of the present invention in which the strategy simulation game is provided, it is desirable that a predetermined number of medals be awarded to the player when the player achieves a predetermined purpose given in the game.
It is possible to arouse a willingness to achieve a predetermined goal so that the player can be more immersed in the game. When the predetermined purpose is achieved and a predetermined number of medals are awarded, It is because satisfaction can be raised.
[0310]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed during the progress of the strategy simulation game. This subroutine is a subroutine executed in the control unit 130 provided in the one satellite when the strategy simulation game in progress in one satellite is in the training mode.
This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine executed in the control unit 130.
[0311]
First, it is determined whether or not the number of points has decreased (step 241). This determination corresponds to the processing in step S136 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
If it is determined that the number of points has decreased, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite 12 stores a part or all of the decreased number of points in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 (step S241).
[0312]
Next, the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite 12 determines whether or not a predetermined purpose in the breeding mode has been achieved (step S242). As the predetermined purpose in the breeding mode, for example, as described above, the purpose of unifying the country (for example, “Owari”) where the group is located can be cited.
[0313]
If it is determined in step S242 that the predetermined purpose has been achieved, a process of paying out medals corresponding to the number of points stored in step S241 as a bonus is performed (step S243), and this subroutine is terminated.
That is, the CPU 131 sends a command signal to the hopper 121 to drive the hopper 121 and pay out medals. When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 131. Each time the CPU 131 receives the detection signal, the CPU 131 stores the number of times the detection signal is received in the RAM 133. When the CPU 131 determines that the number of times the detection signal has been received has reached a predetermined number, the CPU 131 pays out medals to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop the operation is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 ends.
At this time, the control unit 130, the hopper 121, and the medal detection unit 122 of the satellite 12 function as a medal payout unit that pays out medals when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the game is in progress.
[0314]
In the process in step S243, the number of points stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 may be increased instead of paying out medals. In this case, when the process of step S243 is being executed, the control unit 130 of the satellite 12 functions as a medal payout means.
[0315]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed during the progress of the strategy simulation game. This subroutine is a subroutine executed in the main control unit 100 when the strategy simulation game in which any satellite is in progress is in the battle mode.
This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine executed in the main control unit 100.
[0316]
First, it is determined whether or not an information signal indicating that the number of points has been reduced has been received (step S251). That is, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not an information signal indicating that the number of points has been reduced is received from the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 of the satellite 12 in which the strategy simulation game is being performed in the battle mode. It is. The determination in step S251 corresponds to the processing in step S136 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0317]
When it is determined that an information signal indicating that the number of points has been reduced is received from the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 of the satellite 12 in which the strategy simulation game is being performed in the battle mode, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 has decreased the number. Part or all of the number of points is stored in the RAM 103 or the flash memory 104 (step S251).
[0318]
Next, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a predetermined purpose in the battle mode has been achieved (step S252). As the predetermined purpose in the battle mode, for example, as described above, there is a purpose of unification of the world (to govern all territories).
[0319]
If it is determined in step S252 that the predetermined purpose has been achieved, a process of paying out medals corresponding to the number of points stored in step S251 as a bonus is performed (step S253), and this subroutine is terminated.
That is, the CPU 100 transmits a command signal for paying out medals to the CPU 131 of the control unit 130 of the satellite 12 where a player who has achieved a predetermined purpose plays a game. The CPU 131 of the control unit 130 of the satellite 12 transmits a command signal to the hopper 121 to drive the hopper 121 and pay out medals. When the medal detection unit 122 detects a medal paid out from the hopper 121, the medal detection unit 122 transmits a detection signal to the CPU 131. Each time the CPU 131 receives the detection signal, the CPU 131 stores the number of times the detection signal is received in the RAM 133. When the CPU 131 determines that the number of times the detection signal has been received has reached a predetermined number, the CPU 131 pays out medals to the hopper 121. A command signal to stop the operation is transmitted. As a result, the payout of medals by the hopper 121 ends.
At this time, the main control unit 100, the control unit 130 of the satellite 12, the hopper 121, and the medal detection unit 122 receive a medal payout unit in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied while the game is in progress. Function as.
[0320]
In the process in step S243, instead of paying out medals, the number of points stored in the RAM 133 or the flash memory 138 of the control unit 130 provided in the satellite 12 may be increased. In this case, when the process of step S243 is being executed, the main control unit 100 and the control unit 130 of the satellite 12 function as medal payout means.
[0321]
FIGS. 31A and 31B are diagrams showing examples of screen images displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite 12 when the subroutine shown in FIG. 29 or FIG. 30 is executed. It is.
[0322]
The screen image shown in FIG. 30A is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite 12 when a predetermined purpose in the breeding mode is achieved.
The image “1560 Winter Owari” displayed on the upper left of the screen is an image showing the fictitious year, season and location of Group A in the strategy simulation game, and the image “Daimyo: Oda Nobunaga” displayed below it. These are images showing that the leader of group A operated by a player who performs a strategy simulation game at satellite A is Nobunaga Oda. Furthermore, on the lower side, an image showing the ability value of group A operated by a player who performs a strategy simulation game at satellite A is displayed.
[0323]
On the right side of the screen, images such as “WIN”, “0”, “CREDIT”, “720”, “BET”, “0” are displayed. The cumulative number of medals earned by the user is 0, the number of points stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 720 points, and the challenge cost stored in the satellite A RAM 133 is 0 points. ing.
[0324]
In the center of the screen, an image showing the castle of Group A is displayed, and images such as “I have unified Owari”, “I have earned 500 gold”, and “I will participate in Tenkai unified mode”. Is displayed. Also, at the bottom of the screen, as a dialogue of the leader of Group A “Nobunaga Oda”, an image “Next is the unification of the world!” Is displayed.
[0325]
When the CPU 131 determines in step S242 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 29 that the predetermined purpose has been achieved, the control unit 130 of the satellite 12 functions as a medal payout means, and the number of points stored in the RAM 133 in step S243. 500 points are increased from (220 points) to perform 720 points.
[0326]
The image shown in FIG. 30B is a screen image displayed on the screen 14a of the image display device 14 provided in the satellite 12 when a predetermined purpose in the battle mode is achieved.
In the center of the screen, an image showing a map of Japan is displayed, and an image “Unification of the world” is displayed. Also, below these images are displayed images such as “Superbly unified the world,” “Pay money 3000.” and “Thank you very much.”
When the CPU 101 determines in step S252 of the subroutine in FIG. 30 that the predetermined purpose has been achieved, the main control unit 100 and the control unit 130 of the satellite 12 function as medal payout means, and are stored in the RAM 133 in step S253. A process of increasing 3000 points from the number of points obtained is performed.
[0327]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to stir up the player's desire to collect medals (IC chip built-in medals) and to be immersed in the game. Therefore, in addition to the fun of the game itself, there is a medal game machine that has a new fun that is not available in the past and is full of amusement with doubled fun.
[0328]
In addition, since the above-mentioned IC chip built-in medal and the conventionally used medal can be used together, and medals having different values can be used at the same time, for example, the medal can be paid out depending on the progress of the game. It is possible to pay out different medals like paying out IC chip built-in medals, and it is possible to provide an interesting game.
[0329]
Furthermore, since it is possible to insert medals for the purpose of starting and / or progressing the game, for example, in the case of a medal game machine that provides a strategy simulation game, a group operated by a player can be selected by inserting medals. It can be nurtured and strengthened, and can be used to fight other groups. In addition, since a medal is paid out in response to a predetermined condition being satisfied while the game is in progress, for example, winning a battle of another group or achieving a predetermined purpose given during the game In this case, medals are paid out. As a result, if the medals increase, it is possible to continue to enjoy the game for a longer time without purchasing new medals. In this way, medals etc. purchased by the player paying money increase or decrease during the game, and this also increases the time to enjoy the game, so compared to when the player simply plays the game, etc. You can enjoy a greater thrill and excitement.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a medal game machine of the present invention.
2A is a plan view schematically showing an example of an IC chip built-in medal according to the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
FIG. 3A is a front view schematically showing an example of an IC chip built-in medal according to the present invention integrally formed with an image having a three-dimensional shape, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the IC chip built-in medal shown in FIG. 2 is installed on the IC chip built-in medal installation base provided in the medal game machine of the present invention.
4A is a block diagram showing an internal structure of the medal game machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4B is a block diagram showing an internal structure of a satellite constituting the medal game machine.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of an IC chip built-in medal issuing machine according to the present invention.
6 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine shown in FIG. 5. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to issue an IC chip built-in medal in the IC chip built-in medal issuing machine.
FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in an IC chip built-in medal issuing machine.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when a strategy simulation game is newly started in the medal game machine.
FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when a strategy simulation game is in progress in the medal game machine.
FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to start a battle between one group and another group in the strategy simulation game in the medal game machine.
FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for executing a battle between one group and another group in the strategy simulation game in the medal game machine.
FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when a strategy simulation game is in progress in the medal game machine.
FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for interrupting the strategy simulation game in the medal game machine.
FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when a strategy simulation game is in progress in the medal game machine.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when a strategy simulation game is in progress in the medal game machine.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for resuming the strategy simulation game in the medal game machine.
FIG. 26 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to allow a new group to participate in the ongoing strategy simulation game in the medal game machine.
FIG. 28 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
FIG. 29 is a subroutine showing a flowchart executed in the medal game machine.
FIG. 30 is a subroutine showing a flowchart executed in the medal game machine.
FIG. 31 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on a screen of an image display device provided in a satellite of the medal game machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 medal game machine
11 Main unit
12 Satellite
13 Large display device
13a screen
14 Image display device
14a screen
15 Control section
16 medal slot
18 Speaker
19 recess
19a connector
20 IC chip built-in medal installation stand
21 Medals outlet
22 IC chip built-in medal outlet
30 IC chip built-in medal
31 Three-dimensional image (figure)
40 IC chip built-in medal issuing machine
112 Information reading / writing device
113 Information writing device
114 IC chip built-in medal dispensing device
120 Medals sensor
121 Hopper
122 Medal detection unit

Claims (2)

A medal game machine in which each of a plurality of players can operate a group including a plurality of units and play a battle between groups,
It is equipped with multiple satellites, memory and CPU,
The satellite includes an information reading / writing device capable of reading data from a plurality of IC chip built-in medals storing data relating to one unit and writing data to the IC chip built-in medals, and a player A control unit for inputting an instruction; a hopper for paying out a medal different from the IC chip built-in medal; a medal sensor for detecting insertion of the medal; and a display device;
The data about the unit includes an ID code indicating a group to which the unit belongs,
The CPU
A process of driving the information reading / writing device of each satellite, reading data on the unit from the IC chip built-in medal, and storing the data in the memory;
The number of points corresponding to the number of medals detected by the medal sensor of the satellite is stored in the memory for each satellite, and
When an instruction to start a battle from one group to another group is input via the control unit of one satellite, the following processes (A) to (G) are performed: Medal game machine.
(A) Processing for displaying a challenge cost request image for requesting input of points as challenge costs on the display device of one of the satellites;
(B) a process of subtracting the number of points from the memory when an instruction to input points is input during the process of (A);
(C) After the process of (B), a process for determining a result of a battle between groups using data regarding units belonging to each group stored in the memory;
(D) a process for determining whether or not there is data relating to a unit whose group is changed as a result of the process of (C);
(E) When it is determined in the process of (D) that there is data relating to a unit whose belonging group is changed, the ID code included in the data relating to the unit is changed to an ID code indicating the belonging group after the change. ,
(F) Erase the data related to the unit before the change of affiliation from the memory, and use the satellite information writing / reading device that operates the changed affiliation group to store the data related to the unit after the change of affiliation The IC chip built-in medal stored in the memory, the IC chip built-in medal payout process, and
(G) When the other group on which the battle is set up wins the battle with the one group, the number of points corresponding to a part or all of the points subtracted in the process of (B) Processing for paying out medals by the hopper of the satellite operating the other group. The CPU executes the processing of (B) and performs the processing of (C), based on data relating to units belonging to the one group stored in the memory, The display device performs a process of displaying a group organization image that prompts the user to select a unit that participates in the battle, while the other satellites are based on data relating to units belonging to the other group stored in the memory. A process of displaying an image prompting the player to select whether to play all of the units of the one group participating in the battle or to play one of the units, In (C), the process of determining the result of the battle between the groups is performed using data relating to the unit corresponding to the result of the selection. Gaming machine of claim 1,.

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