JP4090081B2 - Network game system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention connects a user game device owned by a user and an arcade game device installed in a game center or the like to a central control device via a communication line, and sets data unique to a character set by the user game device. The present invention relates to a network game system in which a game is developed by a central control device and the development can be realized by an arcade game device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, a user game device owned by a user includes a game machine main body and a controller, and can supply a game video signal extracted from the game machine main body to a television monitor. In this user game device, when a cassette ROM is mounted on the game machine body and then the start button is pressed, the game software stored in the cassette ROM is read into the game machine body and the user Is operated to provide an operation signal to the game machine main body, and the game software is operated in the game machine main body to develop the game, which is displayed as a video signal on the television monitor. Therefore, in such a user game device, since it was simply processed in the game software in the cassette ROM, the game development was uniform and was not interesting.
[0003]
Further, in the above user game device, it is necessary to change the cassette rom when changing the contents of the game, and when trying to enjoy a large number of games, the cassette roms having different game types are different. There was an inconvenience that had to be prepared.
[0004]
A game system has been proposed that eliminates such inconvenience (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-15616). In this game system, a user game device installed in each home or the like can be connected to a host computer via a telephone line, a number of game software is prepared in the host computer, and the game software required by the user Can be loaded into a user game device from a host computer via a telephone line. Thereby, the user can obtain necessary game software while staying at home.
[0005]
On the other hand, in an arcade game machine installed in a game center or the like, a plurality of models for realizing game development are movably installed on the game machine body, and each model is placed in the corner of the game machine body. A television monitor capable of displaying data relating to the unique character was installed. Further, data for moving the model to the game development or displaying on the television monitor has been processed by the game processing control device in the game machine main body. The game processing control device includes data unique to various characters that develop the game, develops the game based on the betting processing software and data unique to each character, and performs various dividends based on the developed game results. Etc. so that it can be output. Therefore, in the arcade game device, since the data unique to each character is fixed, the variety of individuality, consideration, storylines, etc. of each competitive character could not be expressed. .
[0006]
The user game device and the arcade game device are provided with a cassette detachable socket, and when playing a game on the user game device or the arcade game device, the ability data storage device is attached to the socket, and the capability data storage device There has also been proposed a system in which a game is developed based on the ability of the character and the ability of the character obtained with the development of the game is again stored in the ability data storage device (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-242293). . However, in the above game system, only one user uses the ability, and it is impossible to express the variety of personality, consideration, story, etc. of each competition character.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-mentioned user game device, since the game was simply processed in the game software in the cassette ROM, the game development was uniform and was not interesting.
[0008]
In addition, in a network game system in which a user game device is connected to a host computer via a telephone line, although it is not necessary to prepare a large number of cassette ROMs for game software, as in the case of the user game device alone, The game development was uniform and was not interesting.
[0009]
Furthermore, in arcade game machines installed at game centers, etc., the data unique to each character is fixed, so the variety of individual characters, compliments, storyliness of each competitive character Etc. could not be expressed.
[0010]
In addition, in a system in which the character ability set on the user game device can be used on the arcade game device, or the character ability set on the arcade game device can be used on the user game device (special (Kai Sho 63-242293), because it is the ability of the character stored in the ability data storage device possessed by each user, it cannot be used by other users at the same time, and there is a wide variety of characters for each competition. The expression of personality, fondness, story, etc. was not enough.
[0011]
An object of the present invention is to provide a network game system that solves the above-described problems and enables a complicated game development and an expressive game development.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To achieve the above object, the network of the present invention Get The game system is configured such that a user game device, a central control device connected to the plurality of user game devices, and a central control device connected to the central control device can accept bets bet by a plurality of persons observing the displayed game development. A game machine main body including an information creation unit and a first game control unit connected to the information creation unit, and the game machine. A first information transfer / reception control unit connected to the main body, and providing the first game control unit with unique data relating to the ability of the character created by the information creation unit, Develops a game for improving the ability of the character based on the unique data, and the information creation unit corrects the unique data from the result of the game. The correction data is configured to be sent to the central control unit via the first information transfer / reception control unit. The central control unit includes a second game control unit and the second game control unit. And a second information transfer / reception control unit further connected to the user game device and the arcade game device, and the second game control unit includes the fixed information for each of the plurality of characters. Yes Based on the data, the second information transfer / reception control unit develops a game for racing from the start to the end of the race, and the result of the race game. Is sent to the arcade game device and the user game device, respectively, and the latter is sent to the user game device, the arcade game device receiving the relay data of the race game development. A third game control unit connected to the information receiving unit, and the racing game development is displayed. three Game control unit In A connected display unit; and a reception mechanism connected to the third game control unit for receiving a bet bet by an observer observing the development of the racing game, wherein the third game control unit receives the reception After the mechanism finishes accepting bets, the information is sent from the second information transfer / reception control unit of the central control unit. Receive Based on the relay data received by the section, the game development of the central processing unit can be displayed on the display section by driving the display section, and the relay of the race in which the observer bets medals can be observed. The user game device is further configured to receive the result of the race game sent from the central control device and to correct the unique data from the result of the race game. Features.
[0013]
Further, the arcade game device executes a betting rate and a medal clearing process, and race relay data and Oh It is further characterized by further comprising a first information processing unit connected between the third game control unit and the accepting mechanism for forming a signal for displaying the odds.
[0014]
Further, the arcade game device includes: A game field is formed on the main body, and a plurality of race games are realized on the game field. A model drive unit connected to the third game control unit for driving the model body is further provided.
[0015]
The central control unit receives the previous received from the user game device. Writing Jakuta ’s ability Concerning Solid Yes Data is transferred to each user game device, and the user game device transfers the determined race data to the central control device. The device will respond to this race data before Writing Yakuta About ability It further comprises a second information processing unit connected to the second game control unit for registering unique data.
[0017]
Furthermore, the user game device may Character can participate race About It further comprises a monitor for displaying data.
[0020]
[Action]
According to the network game system of the present invention configured as described above, data specific to characters in various games is set by the user game device owned by the user, and is supplied to the central control device. In the central control device, the game is developed based on the game conditions and the unique data of the character. This game development is transferred to the arcade game device to display the game. As a result, the user can create and modify data unique to the character. In addition, on the arcade game device side, the game development of the character can be predicted.
[0021]
In the user game device, the information creation unit creates unique data of the character, develops the game on the game control unit based on the character data, and the information creation unit determines the character from the game result. You can modify your own data.
[0022]
Furthermore, in the user game device, various data sent from the central control device can be displayed on a monitor, and can be used as a judgment material such as causing the character to participate in the game.
[0023]
Further, the user game device receives data given to the character as a result of completion of the game developed and executed by the central control device, and further improves data unique to the character based on the data. It can be corrected.
[0024]
In the central control device, the user game device and the arcade game device are connected via an information transfer / reception control unit, and information can be transferred / received between them. The game control unit may develop the game based on the data specific to the user and other conditions, or may provide the user game device and the arcade game device with the result that the other information processing is executed by the information processing unit. it can.
[0025]
In the arcade game device, the game development relay data from the central control device is received and the game control unit drives and controls the display unit. Therefore, the game developed on the display unit is diverse.
[0026]
In addition, in the network game system of the present invention, a facsimile machine is installed at a place where the user game device or the arcade game device is installed, and a newspaper article created based on information about the character obtained from the user or the like is Since it is possible to play a game by sending it to a facsimile machine, it is possible to issue a newspaper in which information relating to the contents of the game is posted.
[0027]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0028]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a network game system of the present invention.
[0029]
The network game system shown in FIG. 1 is a user game device 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n owned by a user and installed in each home, etc. (n is an arbitrary integer, and so on) ) And the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n via communication lines, for example, telephone lines 2-1, 2-2,. The central control device 3 that can execute the game based on the data specific to the character captured via -1, 2-2,..., 2-n and execute various other processes, and the central control device 3 .., 4-m (m is an arbitrary integer, the same applies hereinafter), and the telephone lines 4-1, 4-2,. Arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,..., 5-m that display game development captured via -m It is equipped with a.
[0030]
The user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n have substantially the same configuration. Therefore, the user game device 1-1 is represented as a representative of these devices. I will explain briefly. In this case, the user game device 1-1 or the telephone line 2-1 will be described as the game development display processing device 1 or the telephone line 2, respectively.
[0031]
A user game device 1 installed in a home or the like 6 and connected to the central control device 3 via a telephone line 2 includes a game machine main body 12 to which a cassette ROM 11 can be attached, a controller 13 for giving an operation signal to the game machine main body 12, The information transfer / reception control unit 14 is connected to the telephone line 2 and can transmit and receive various data, and the game video signal taken out from the game machine main body 12 can be supplied to the television monitor 15.
[0032]
Also, since each of the above-mentioned arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,..., 5-m has almost the same configuration, the arcade game device 5-1 is representative of these devices. The configuration will be briefly described. In this case, the arcade game apparatus 5-1 or the telephone line 4-1 will be described as the arcade game apparatus 5 or the telephone line 4, respectively.
[0033]
The arcade game apparatus 5 installed in the game machine installation facility 7 such as a game center forms a game field 52 on the game machine main body 51, and a plurality of models 53 for realizing game development on the game field 52, Are movably installed, and a television monitor 54 is installed in the corner of the game machine main body 51. The television monitor 54 can display data relating to characters unique to each model 53, 53,. It should be noted that the above-mentioned models 53, 53,... Are moved according to the game development, and the data of each character displayed on the television monitor 54 and the game development status are provided in the game control unit 51. (Not shown). This game control unit is connected to the telephone line 4 via the reception control unit.
[0034]
The central control device 3 includes, for example, a large computer system 30 and an information transfer / reception control unit 31. (See Figure 2) It is installed inside. The information transfer / reception control unit 31 is connected to the telephone line 2 and the telephone line 4.
[0035]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing in more detail an embodiment of a one-line system of the network game system.
[0036]
In FIG. 2, the central controller 3 includes a user game device. 6 Are connected via the telephone line 2 and the arcade game apparatus 5 via the telephone line 4 to constitute a network game system.
[0037]
Here, the user game device 1 is At home This user game device is installed 6 Consists of a game machine body 12, a controller 13, and an information transfer / reception control unit 14. A television monitor 15 is connected to the game machine body 12. The game machine main body 12 includes a game control unit 21 that implements various games using game software obtained from a cassette ROM, and an information creation unit 22 that can form data unique to a character based on information input from a controller or the like. I have. Further, the game control unit 21 can develop a game based on data unique to the character created by the information creating unit 22. The information creation unit 22 can correct data unique to the character based on the game result in the game control unit 21. The game machine body 12 is connected to the telephone line 2 via the information transfer / reception control unit 14.
[0038]
The central control device 3 is installed in the information processing center 8, and the central control device 3 includes a large computer system 30 and an information transfer / reception control unit 31. The large computer system 30 also includes an information processing unit 32 that processes various types of information and a game control unit 33 that develops a game based on predetermined game software and data unique to the character. In addition, it has necessary storage devices and other equipment. A telephone line 2 and a telephone line 4 are connected to the information transfer / reception control unit 31.
[0039]
The arcade game apparatus 5 is installed in a game machine installation facility 7 and is configured as follows. In other words, the arcade game apparatus 5 is a game control that controls a model driving unit (to be described later) that drives a model by the television monitor 54, the information receiving unit 55, and the race relay data received via the information receiving unit 55. Unit 56 and the betting rate of the bet, metal clearing processing, etc. Oh An information processing unit 57 for forming a monitor signal for displaying a game, a model driving unit 58 connected to the game control unit 56 to drive the models 53, 53,... An accepting mechanism 59 that accepts a bet and the like and sends the information to the information processing unit 57, and a payment mechanism unit 60 that pays based on data cleared by the information processing unit 57 after the game ends.
[0040]
An embodiment in which a horse racing game is applied to the network game system having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 based on FIGS. Here, FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the overall operation of the embodiment. 4 and 5 are explanatory diagrams of the operation.
[0041]
First, there are the following unique data for the racehorse characters. That is, (i) stamina, (ii) speed, (iii) type, (iv) rank, and (v) technique. Data unique to these characters is stored in the user game device 1.
[0042]
(i) About stamina
This is a numerical value representing the stamina of the racehorse, and, for example, -50 to +100 is set as a numerical range. The stamina is set to decrease by 1 per second, for example, and when the numerical value reaches 0, the speed reduction starts and the fracture occurs at −50. As described above, the stamina in the data unique to the racetrack character causes a decrease in speed when the stamina decreases by a certain level or more, and in the worst case, causes a fracture and retires as a racehorse.
[0043]
(ii) About speed
This is a numerical value representing the speed of the racehorse, and the time required to go around the field in a stamina state with respect to the speed values 1, 2,..., 10 is 60, 58,.
[0044]
(iii) Type
This represents the type of running, which is determined by the bloodline at the time of the racehorse birth. And these are as follows. (A) “Escape type” is a type that runs from the start to the top. (B) The “preceding type” is a type that runs in the head group. (C) The “feed type” is a type that runs in the middle company and stands at the top of the last straight line. (D) The “push-in type” is a type that runs from behind and drives in the last straight line. (E) The “free type” is a type that can use various qualities.
[0045]
(iv) About rank
This is determined from past race results, which limits the races that can be entered. For example, there are a rookie game where new horses gather and a championship where champions gather.
[0046]
(v) About the technique
This is a numerical value representing the technique of running, and is related to the good passing over during the race, the timing of setting up, etc. The higher this number is, the lower the probability of resistance random numbers to the action to be removed (the easier it is to extract).
[0047]
Each user game device 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n stores data unique to various characters having the types and values as described above. Accordingly, in each home 6-1, 6-2,..., 6-n, each user uses each user game device 1-1, 1-2,. The unique data of the character to be raced is created (step 101 in FIG. 3). Here, creating unique data of the race-target character means creating various data by actually training the racehorse, for example. In this way, the unique data of the racehorse created in the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n is sent to the center via the telephone lines 2-1, 2-2,. It is transferred to the control device 3 (see step 102 in FIG. 3 and arrow 201 in FIG. 4A).
[0048]
The information processing unit 32 of the central control unit 3 analyzes the race target character data captured via the telephone lines 2-1, 2-2,..., 2-n and the information transfer / reception control unit 31 (step 103). . Next, the central control unit 3 sends data related to the race in which the race target character can participate via the information transfer / reception control unit 31 and each telephone line 2-1, 2-2,. Transfer to the game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n (step 104, arrow 202 in FIG. 4A).
[0049]
In each user game device 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n, the data relating to the race obtained via the telephone lines 2-1, 2-2,. Displayed on the television monitor 15 connected to −1, 1-2,. While watching the data displayed on the television monitor 15, the user decides a race to participate (step 105). Then, the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n transfer the determined race data to the information transfer / transfer in each user game device 1-1, 1-2,. The data is transferred again to the central control unit 3 via the reception control unit 14 and the telephone lines 2-1, 2-2,..., 2-n (step 106, arrow 203 in FIG. 4A).
[0050]
The information processing unit 32 of the central control device 3 corresponds to the race data captured via the telephone lines 2-1, 2-2,..., 2 -n and the information transfer / reception control unit 31. The unique data is registered (step 107).
[0051]
The information processing unit 32 of the central control device 3 that has finished such a process uses the race data and the unique data of the race target character registered in association with the race data. Information transfer / reception controller 31 , 4-m are transferred to predetermined arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,..., 5-m (step 108, FIG. 4B). Arrow 204).
[0052]
In each of the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,. Remember me. Thereby, each information processing unit 57 of each arcade game machine 5-1, 5-2,..., 5-m operates and displays necessary data on each television monitor 54 (see FIG. 4C). . In addition, the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,..., 5-m start accepting bets (see step 109, FIG. 4C).
[0053]
When a certain time has elapsed, the central control device 3 sends a bet acceptance end signal to each of the business game devices 5-1, 5-2,. The control unit 32 starts a race based on data unique to each character (step 110). Then, the information processing unit 32 of the central control device 3 transmits the race relay data to the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,... Via the telephone lines 2-1, 2-2,. , 1-n are transferred to the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,..., 5-m via the telephone lines 4-1, 4-2,. , Arrows 206 and 207 in FIG. The central control device 3 notifies the end of the race (step 112, arrows 208 and 209 in FIG. 5A).
[0054]
Thereby, in the arcade game apparatuses 5-1, 5-2,.
[0055]
In addition, the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n save data related to the race target character sent from the central control device 3 (see step 114, FIG. 5B).
[0056]
Further, the central control device 3 saves data related to the race (see step 115, FIG. 5C).
[0057]
As described above, in this embodiment, each user race device 1-1, 1-2,..., 1 -n is used to create data unique to the race target character and improve, adjust, etc. The world of enjoying the growth of the object and the world of actually predicting the race arrival order using the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,.
[0058]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, since the character to be raced for a long time can be grown on the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,. A network game system can be constructed.
[0059]
Next, individual operations of the user game device 1, the central control device 3, and the arcade game device 5 will be described.
[0060]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the user game device of the embodiment.
[0061]
The user game device 1 starts operating when the power is turned on, and the game starts (step 301). Then, the user game device 1 first trains the racehorse character A (step 302). Specifically, this is performed by setting the elements (i) to (v) to predetermined ones and playing the game in the user game device 1.
[0062]
When the user determines that the racehorse character A having a predetermined ability has been reached in this way, the data is transferred from the user game device 1 to the central control device 3 (step 303).
[0063]
Then, the user game device 1 receives data relating to the race in which the racehorse character A can participate from the central control device 3 (step 304).
[0064]
When this data is received, the user game device 1 displays the data on the television monitor 15, and the user refers to this to determine the participation race. Then, the controller 13 of the user game device 1 is operated to transfer data indicating that the racehorse character A appears in the race to the central control device 3 (step 305). As a result, racehorse character A is registered for running in the race.
[0065]
Next, the user game device 1 trains, for example, the racehorse character B (step 307) until the time for the race to race (step 306; NO), and transfers the data from the user game device 1 to the central control device 3. (Step 303).
[0066]
Here, when it is time for the race to run (step 306; YES), the user game device 1 determines whether or not to watch the race. You (Step 310). If the race is to be watched (step 310; YES), the user game device 1 receives the race relay data from the central control device 3 and displays it on the television monitor 15 (step 311). When the race is completed, the result of the race is sent from the central controller 3, so that the user game device 1 receives this and saves it in the necessary storage means (step 312), and goes to the first processing step. Will return.
[0067]
As described above, each of the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n can operate to train the racehorse character and create data unique to the character.
[0068]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the central control unit in the embodiment.
[0069]
When central controller 3 receives the unique data of the characters from user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n (step 401), it analyzes the unique data of the race target character (step 402). .
[0070]
When the central game device 3 requests specific race data from the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n (step 403; YES), the central control device 3 requests the specific race data. , 1-n (step 404).
[0071]
In addition, when there is no request for specific race data (step 403; NO), the central control device 3 uses the user game device 1-1 that has not requested specific race data for the race data that can be entered determined by the central control device 3. , 1-2,..., 1-n (step 405).
[0072]
Then, the central control device 3 waits for the racehorse registration from the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n (step 406). Then, when the central controller 3 receives the run registration data, it registers the unique data of the racehorse character in the scheduled race (step 407).
[0073]
Then, the central controller 3 starts the race at a specified time (step 408). Next, the central control device 3 changes the transmission method of the race relay data depending on whether or not the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n are requested to watch the race (step 409). That is, when the race watching is requested (step 409; YES), the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n and the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,. Race relay data is sent to 5-m (step 410). Thereby, it is possible to watch the game at the home 6 and the game machine installation facility 7 respectively. On the other hand, when the race watching is not requested (step 411; NO), the race relay data is transmitted only to the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,..., 5-m (step 411). Thereby, it is possible to watch the race only at the game machine installation facility 7 side.
[0074]
When the race is finished, the central control device 3 sends the race result to the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n (step 201), and returns to the first process again.
[0075]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the arcade game apparatus in the embodiment.
[0076]
The arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,..., 5-m start operation when the power is turned on. In addition, when one operation of each of the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,... Race data from the central controller 3 is received (step 501). As a result, the information processing section 57 displays the predetermined race data on the television monitor 54 and starts accepting a metal bet (step 502). Then, when receiving data related to the start of the race from the central controller 3, the information processing unit 57 displays the end of accepting the metal bet on the television monitor 54 and terminates the acceptance of the metal bet (step 503).
[0077]
Then, the arcade game apparatus 5 receives the race relay data from the central control apparatus 3 via the information receiving section 55 and gives it to the game control section 56 (step 504). Thereby, the model driving unit 58 is operated, and the game relay data is displayed on the television monitor 54.
[0078]
Here, when the game is over, the information processing unit 57 of the arcade game apparatus 5 executes a medal refund process from the game result (step 505).
[0079]
Then, return to the first processing step again to prepare for the next race.
[0080]
In this way, each of the arcade game devices 5-1, 5-2,..., 5 -m operates and displays the game development, so that those who watch these increase the pleasure of predicting a variety of races. To do.
[0081]
Next, we will explain the issuance of forecast newspapers related to racing.
[0082]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an expected newspaper issuing system.
[0083]
In FIG. 9, the information processing center 8 is provided with the central control device 3, a word processor 35 connected to the central control device 3, and a facsimile machine 36 connected to the central control device 3.
[0084]
In addition, facsimile machines 66 and 76 are installed in each home 6 and game machine installation facility 7, and these facsimile machines 66 and 76 can be connected to the facsimile machine 36 via telephone lines 2 and 4, respectively. ing.
[0085]
Next, the newspaper issuing operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10 as well. The central controller 3 creates a scheduled race table and gives it to the word processor 35 (step 701 in FIG. 10). Next, the central control device 3 determines whether the unique data and race data of the racehorse character from the user game devices 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n are registered (step 702). When the racehorse character is registered for running (step 703; YES), the editor H resident in the information processing center 8 conducts a telephone interview with the user U of each home 6 (see FIG. 9 step 801), the editor H predicts and edits based on the data obtained in this interview and the unique data of each racehorse character and the race track data collected in the central controller 3 (step 703). . Then, the editor H inputs the editing result to the word processor 35 (step 802 in FIG. 9). As a result, the central control unit 3 forms newspaper data based on the input data and supplies it to the facsimile machine 36 (step 704). Under the control of the central control device 3, the facsimile device 36 sends newspaper data to the facsimile devices 66 and 76 installed in the home 6 and the game machine installation facility 7 through the telephone lines 2 and 4 ( Step 705, step 803 in FIG. 9) and return. Thus, an original horse race newspaper 80 as shown in FIG. 11 can be obtained from the facsimile device 66 or the facsimile device 76 installed in the home 6 or the game machine installation facility 7, for example.
[0086]
As shown in FIG. 11, the horse race newspaper 80 includes, for example, a photo 81 of the racehorse and an article 82. The article 81 is printed with “XX Sports” and the name of the newspaper, and includes articles related to data unique to the racehorse, interviews with the owner of the racehorse, and reporters' expected articles.
[0087]
Also, the central controller 3 is registered for the racehorse character. The If not (Step 703; NO), the fictional trainer's interop of the horse of interest registered in the central controller 3 is created (Step 707), and the process proceeds to newspaper publication (Step 704).
[0088]
In this way, this system can publish the predicted articles for the participating racehorses, so the enjoyment of predicting the race arrival order will increase with the feeling like an actual race.
[0089]
In the above-described embodiment, the racehorse is described as an example of the character. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to games such as bicycle races, boat races, and auto races.
[0090]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, data specific to characters in various games is set by the user game device owned by the user and given to the central control device. By developing the game based on the unique data, transferring this game development to the arcade game device, and displaying the game, the user can enjoy creating and correcting the unique data for the character, and On the arcade game device side, the user can enjoy predicting the game development of the character.
[0091]
Further, according to the present invention, since the user individually creates and corrects data unique to the character, the personalization given to each character is diversified, and a complicated and highly narrative game can be developed.
[0092]
Furthermore, in the present invention, since each device is connected by a communication line, data exchange and correction can be performed. Easy And the game result can be immediately reflected in the unique data of the character.
[0093]
In the user game device, the information creation unit creates unique data of the character, develops the game on the game control unit based on the character data, and the information creation unit determines the character from the game result. Since the unique data of the character can be corrected, it is possible to obtain the unique data of the character that can increase the fondness of each character and can develop a game with a large story.
[0094]
Furthermore, in the user game device, various data sent from the central control device can be displayed on a monitor, and can be used as a decision material such as allowing the character to participate in the game. The content can be made even more interesting.
[0095]
In addition, since the user game device can receive the data given to the character as a result of the completion of the game executed and executed by the central control device, the data unique to the character can be further improved. It can be corrected.
[0096]
Further, in the central control device, a game executed by the game control unit can be developed or other necessary information processing results can be given to the user game device and the arcade game device. Deployment can be provided.
[0097]
In the arcade game device, the game development relay data from the central control device is received, and the game control unit drives and controls the display unit based on the received game development relay data. Therefore, the game developed on the display unit is given diversity. Can so wear.
[0098]
In addition, in the network game system according to the present invention, a facsimile machine is installed at a place where the arcade game machine is installed, and a newspaper article created based on information about the character obtained from the user or the like is transmitted to the facsimile machine. In addition, since a newspaper about the game contents can be issued, information can be provided for the prediction of the game development, and a complicated game development can be enjoyed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a network game system of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the user game device used in the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the central controller used in the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the arcade game device used in the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram relating to newspaper issuing means of the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart of the newspaper issuing means.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a newspaper issued by the newspaper issuing means.
[Explanation of symbols]
1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n User game device
2-1, 2-2, ..., 2-n Telephone line
3 Central control unit
4-1, 4-2, ..., 4-m Telephone line
5-1, 5-2, ..., 5-m arcade game machine
6 homes
7 Game console installation facilities
8 Information processing center
12 Game console
14 Information transfer / reception controller
30 Large computer system
31 Information transfer / reception controller
51 Game console
53 Model (display means)
54 TV monitor (display means)
56 Game control unit
57 Information processing department

Claims (5)

A user game device, a central control device to which a plurality of the user game devices are connected, and a task connected to the central control device so that a plurality of persons observing the displayed game development can accept bets to bet A network game system comprising:
The user game device includes:
A game machine body including an information creation unit and a first game control unit connected to the information creation unit;
A first information transfer / reception control unit connected to the game machine body,
A game for giving unique data relating to the ability of the character created by the information creation section to the first game control section, and the first game control section for improving the ability of the character based on the unique data The information creation unit is configured to correct the unique data from the result of the game, and to send the correction data to the central control unit via the first information transfer / reception control unit,
The central controller is
A second game control unit;
A second information transfer / reception control unit connected to the second game control unit and further connected to the user game device and the arcade game device;
The second game control unit, based on a plurality of the characters each of said solid Yude over data, expand the game in which the race in the plurality of characters, the second information transfer and reception controller race Relay data of game development from the start to the end of the game, and the result of this race game, the former is sent to the arcade game device and the user game device, respectively, the latter is sent to the user game device,
The arcade game device includes:
An information receiving unit for receiving relay data of the race game development;
A third game control unit connected to the information receiving unit;
Displaying the racing game development, and a display unit connected to the third game control unit,
An accepting mechanism connected to the third game control unit for accepting bets bet by an observer observing the development of the racing game,
The third game control unit sends the relay data sent from the second information transfer / reception control unit of the central control unit to the relay data received by the information receiving unit after the acceptance mechanism has finished accepting bets. Based on the above, the game development of the central processing unit is configured so that the display unit is driven and displayed on the display unit so that the observer can observe the relay of the race bet on a medal,
The network game is characterized in that the user game device is further configured to receive the result of the race game sent from the central control device and correct the unique data from the result of the race game. system. The arcade game device performs a clearing process bets bets rate and medals, and forming a signal for displaying the race relay data and Oh Tsu's, and the third game control unit and the accepting mechanism The network game system according to claim 1, further comprising a first information processing unit connected between the two.   The arcade game device has a game field formed on a main body thereof, and a model connected to the third game control unit for driving a plurality of model bodies for realizing the race game development on the game field. The network game system according to claim 1, further comprising a drive unit. The central control unit has received from the user game device, before analyzing the solid Yude over data about the ability of Kiki Yarakuta, this character transfers data about available competed race each user game device, the user game device transfers data of the determined participated race to the central controller, the central controller registers the specific data on the ability of the pre-crisis Yarakuta in correspondence with the participation race data, wherein The network game system according to claim 1, further comprising a second information processing unit connected to the second game control unit. The network game system according to claim 4, wherein the user game device further includes a monitor that displays data related to a race in which the character can participate .

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