JP2008100045A - Game system including slot machine and game control method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system with a novel entertainment property; and a game control method. <P>SOLUTION: In a plurality of slot machines, when prescribed conditions are satisfied in a basic game, a right to play a second game is provided and second game start signals requiring to start the second game are transmitted to a center controller. The center controller, when receiving the second game start signal from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines and reaching the prescribed conditions, allows the slot machine transmitting the second game start signal to start the second game, and controls to change a dividend in the second game executed in the slot machine according to the bet placed in a second game in the second game device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system including a slot machine and a game control method.

  The conventional slot machine is more advantageous to the player than the basic game in addition to the basic game as disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,634,941 and US Patent Publication No. 2004/110558. There are known slot machines that perform free games and bonus games that are likely to become. A free game and a bonus game indicate one of the second games. In the second game, for example, in the disclosed slot machine, a special symbol is displayed and the payout when the probability of a specific combination for giving a prize is high or a specific combination for giving a prize is given. Or become bigger.

  The present invention provides a game system and a game control method with new entertainment characteristics.

  A first aspect of the present invention is a game system having the following configuration, and includes a controller that controls at least a basic game and a second game, and shifts to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game. A plurality of slot machines capable of generating a right to execute the second game when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, and transmitting a second game start signal requesting the start of the second game A slot machine is separate from the slot machine, and a second game device that performs the second game is separate from the slot machine, and a bet operation is performed on the second game that is executed in the second game device. Second game terminal and the slot A display that is visible to a plurality of players that perform the second game on the second game terminal, the display that displays an image according to the game status of the second game, the slot machine, A center controller capable of communicating with a second game device, the second game terminal, and the display, wherein the second game start signal is received from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines and the predetermined condition is reached When the second game device starts the second game for the slot machine that has the right to execute the second game and has transmitted the second game start signal, and the second game in the second game Depending on the bet was made from over arm terminal, and a central controller to change the payout in the second game to be executed by the slot machine.

  According to the game system of the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a basic game in a plurality of slot machines, a right to execute the second game is generated, and a second requesting the start of execution of the second game is issued. A game start signal is transmitted to the center controller. The center controller receives a second game start signal from at least one slot machine among the plurality of slot machines and, when a predetermined condition is reached, sends a second game for the slot machine that transmitted the second game start signal to the second game device. At the same time, the payout in the second game performed in the slot machine is changed according to the bet made from the second game terminal in the second game.

  A second aspect of the present invention is a game system having the following configuration, and includes a controller that controls at least a basic game and a second game, and shifts to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game. A plurality of slot machines capable of generating a right to execute the second game when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, and transmitting a second game start signal requesting the start of the second game A slot machine is separate from the slot machine, and a second game device that performs the second game is separate from the slot machine, and a bet operation is performed on the second game that is executed in the second game device. Second game terminal and the slot A display that is visible to a plurality of players that perform the second game on the second game terminal, the display that displays an image according to the game status of the second game, the slot machine, A center controller capable of communicating with a second game device, the second game terminal, and the display, wherein the second game start signal is received from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines and the predetermined condition is reached When the second game device starts the second game for the slot machine that has the right to execute the second game and has transmitted the second game start signal, and the second game in the second game Depending on the type of bet methods was made from over arm terminal, and a central controller to change the payout in the second game to be executed by the slot machine.

  According to the game system of the second aspect of the present invention, in a plurality of slot machines, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, a right to execute the second game is generated, and a second requesting the start of execution of the second game is issued. A game start signal is transmitted to the center controller. The center controller receives a second game start signal from at least one slot machine among the plurality of slot machines and, when a predetermined condition is reached, sends a second game for the slot machine that transmitted the second game start signal to the second game device. At the same time, the payout in the second game performed in the slot machine is changed according to the type of betting method made from the second game terminal in the second game.

  A third aspect of the present invention is a plurality of slot machines including a controller for controlling at least a basic game and a second game, and capable of shifting to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, A plurality of slot machines for generating a right to execute the second game when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game and transmitting a second game start signal for requesting the start of the second game; A second game device for playing the second game and the slot machine, and a second game terminal for performing a bet operation on the second game executed on the second game device, and the slot machine, The second game device, A display that is visible to a plurality of players that play the second game on a second game terminal, and that displays an image corresponding to the game status of the second game; the slot machine; the second game device; and the second game terminal And a game control method executed in a game system comprising a center controller communicable with the display, wherein the second game start signal is received from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines; When the predetermined condition is reached, the second game device starts the second game for the slot machine that has the right to execute the second game and has transmitted the second game start signal, and the second game device. Depending on the bet was made from the second gaming terminal in a beam, and a step of changing the payout in the second game to be executed by the slot machine.

  According to the game control method of the third aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game in a plurality of slot machines, a right to execute the second game is generated, and the start of the execution of the second game is requested. A second game start signal is transmitted to the center controller. The center controller receives a second game start signal from at least one slot machine among a plurality of slot machines and, when a predetermined condition is reached, sends the second game for the slot machine that transmitted the second game start signal to the second game device. At the same time, the payout in the second game performed in the slot machine is changed according to the bet made from the second game terminal in the second game.

  A fourth aspect of the present invention is a plurality of slot machines including a controller that controls at least a basic game and a second game, and capable of shifting to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, A plurality of slot machines for generating a right to execute the second game when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game and transmitting a second game start signal for requesting the start of the second game; A second game device for playing the second game and the slot machine, and a second game terminal for performing a bet operation on the second game executed on the second game device, and the slot machine, The second game device, A display that is visible to a plurality of players that play the second game on a second game terminal, and that displays an image corresponding to the game status of the second game; the slot machine; the second game device; and the second game terminal And a game control method executed in a game system comprising a center controller communicable with the display, wherein the second game start signal is received from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines; When the predetermined condition is reached, the second game device starts the second game for the slot machine that has the right to execute the second game and has transmitted the second game start signal, and the second game device. Depending on the type of bet methods was made from the second gaming terminal in a beam, and a step of changing the payout in the second game to be executed by the slot machine.

  According to the game method of the fourth aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a basic game in a plurality of slot machines, a right to execute the second game is generated, and a second requesting the start of execution of the second game is issued. A game start signal is transmitted to the center controller. The center controller receives a second game start signal from at least one slot machine among a plurality of slot machines and, when a predetermined condition is reached, sends the second game for the slot machine that transmitted the second game start signal to the second game device. At the same time, the payout in the second game performed in the slot machine is changed in accordance with the type of betting method made from the second game terminal in the second game.

  The game system and the game control method according to the present invention have new entertainment properties.

  A schematic configuration of the game system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the game system 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game system 10 mainly includes a slot machine 13, a second game device 11, and a second game terminal 15. The second game device 11 of the present embodiment is a roulette game device. In addition to the basic game described later with reference to FIG. 19, the slot machine 13 performs a roulette game betting operation as a second game described with reference to FIGS. 17A to 17C described later when a predetermined condition is satisfied. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game system 10 is provided with a large monitor 16. The monitor 16 includes a betting board 71 (see FIG. 9 to be described later) indicating the betting state of the player, a BET time indicating the remaining betting time, and the progress of the second game (hereinafter also referred to as roulette game) The contents of the display 69 for displaying the winning number and the like are displayed, and the image of the roulette taken by the viewpoint movable camera 17 to be described later or the image of the player is displayed as necessary.

  A plurality (eight in this embodiment) of slot machines 13 are provided so as to surround the second game apparatus 11 and in such a direction that the player of the slot machine 13 can see the large monitor 16. ing. Each slot machine 13 and a chair 19 on which a player sits are installed on a movable floor 18. When the second game is started, the slot machine 13 that has shifted to the second game is configured to rise together with the chair 19 as the movable floor 18 rises.

  In the game system 10, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) second game terminals 15 that can participate in the roulette game are provided at positions where the large monitor 16 can be seen on the front surface. This second game terminal 15 is a roulette game dedicated terminal, and is a terminal for allowing other players to participate in the second game when the second game is started in the slot machine 13.

  The game system 10 is provided with a plurality of (four in this embodiment) viewpoint movable cameras 17. One of the viewpoint movable cameras 17 is for photographing a roulette device 60 shown in FIG. 9 to be described later, and photographs the rotation of the roulette and the position of the ball 65 when the roulette stops. indicate. The viewpoint movable camera 17 for photographing the roulette device 60 is arranged so as to be able to photograph vertically downward from above the roulette device 60. The viewpoint movable camera 17 for photographing the roulette device 60 may perform other photographing such as a player and a display 69 for displaying a BET screen 70 including a betting board 71 described later before the roulette rotates. Good. The other viewpoint movable camera 17 is installed on the upper surface of the monitor 16 in order to capture the expression of the player. In addition to the large monitor 16, the video imaged by the movable viewpoint camera 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 (see FIG. 5) of the slot machine 13 and the display 93 (see FIG. 11) of the second game terminal 15. These game systems 10 are installed in a gaming facility such as a casino.

  As will be described later, the slot machine 13 is changed from a terminal that plays a basic game to a terminal that plays a roulette game when a predetermined condition that a specific symbol combination stops on the payline is satisfied. Can play games. However, when the roulette game is started, the slot machine 13 that is playing the basic game at that time, and other slot machines 13 that do not satisfy the predetermined condition as described above may also participate in the roulette game. Can do. Then, it is possible to bet on a betting board 71 on the BET screen 70 to be described later, or bet whether or not a bet made by a player who has shifted to the roulette game will win.

  Further, by preparing different second game payout tables for each terminal as shown in FIGS. 15 to 18 to be described later, a payout when the bet of the slot machine 13 satisfying a predetermined condition is won, The payout when the bet of the slot machine 13 in which the above condition is not established is a win can be different.

  1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game system 10 according to the present invention. In the game system 10 shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 13, a second game device 11, a center controller 14, and a second game terminal 15 are connected to a network 12. The center controller 14 can control the slot machine 13, the second game device 11, and the second game terminal 15 via the network 12.

  Each slot machine 13 is a slot machine in which a player can play a basic game. Further, the slot machine 13 itself performs control to shift from the basic game to the second game when a predetermined condition is established. The second game is a game played on the second game device 11 under the control of the center controller 14. When the second game is started, the slot machine 13 used by the player functions as a terminal for the second game, so that the player can perform a betting operation for the roulette game. With this configuration, the player can enjoy a second game using the second game device 11 that is separate from the slot machine 13.

  Further, even if the slot machine 13 does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the center controller 14 determines that the second game is started when the second game is started by the second game device 11 when the predetermined condition is satisfied in another slot machine 13. Take control that allows you to choose to decide whether or not to participate. With such a configuration, even the player of the slot machine 13 that does not satisfy the predetermined condition can enjoy the second game using the second game device 11.

  The second game terminal 15 is connected to the center controller 14 via the network 12. When the roulette game is started on the second game device 11, the second game can be played using the second game terminal 15 separately from the slot machine 13. Therefore, a third party in the game facility can become a player of the roulette game using the second game terminal 15 in response to the start of the roulette game. In this way, by giving an opportunity to participate in the roulette game to other players who are not playing the basic game, it is possible to increase interest and interest in the roulette game.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the slot machine 13 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 13 includes a cabinet 20 and a main door 42. The cabinet 20 has an open surface facing the player. In the cabinet 20, a controller 100 (see FIG. 7) for electrically controlling the slot machine 13 and a hopper 44 (see FIG. 7) for controlling the insertion, storage and payout of coins (game media). ) And the like. The game medium is not limited to coins, and examples thereof include medals, tokens, electronic money, or electronic valuable information (credits) corresponding to these.

  The main door 42 is a member for covering the inside of the cabinet 20 so as not to be exposed to the outside, and the liquid crystal display 30 is provided in the approximate center of the main door 42.

  The liquid crystal display 30 is for displaying various images relating to the game including effect images and the like. The player proceeds with the game while visually recognizing various images displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. In particular, in a roulette game, a BET screen 70 shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 30 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or entirely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state and can display various images. The detailed configuration of the liquid crystal display 30 will be described later.

  On the back side of the liquid crystal display 30, five mechanical reels 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 3E (see FIGS. 4 and 5) each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof are arranged in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable. Is provided. The mechanical reels 3A to 3E are configured to display a plurality of symbols together with stepping motors 45A, 45B, 45C, 45D, and 45E (see FIG. 7) described later. On the outer peripheral surface, “BONUS”, “WILD”, “TREASURE BOX”, “GOLDEN MASK”, “HOLY CUP”, “COMPASS & MAP”, “SNAKE”, “A” are provided as a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the basic game. ”,“ K ”,“ Q ”,“ J ”, and“ 10 ”are drawn. These various symbols on each of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E are visible when the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is in a transparent state.

  A substantially horizontal operation unit 21 is provided below the liquid crystal display 30. A coin insertion slot 22 for inserting coins into the slot machine 13 is provided on the right side of the operation unit 21. On the other hand, on the left side of the operation unit 21, it is determined which of nine lines L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, and L9 for awarding a prize to be described later is to be activated, A BET switch 23 for selecting the number of coins as a game medium to bet on the line for granting the activated prize (hereinafter simply referred to as “payline”), and the payline in the previous game A spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is provided to play the game again without changing the number of coins bet. By pressing the BET switch 23 or the spin / repeat / bet switch 24, the number of coins bet on the payline is determined according to the operation.

  In the operation unit 21, a start switch 25 is provided on the left side of the BET switch 23 to accept a player's basic game start operation for each game. A pressing operation on one of the start switch 25 and the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 serves as a trigger for starting the game, and the rotation of the five mechanical reels 3A to 3E is started.

  On the other hand, in the operation unit 21, a cashout switch 26 is provided in the vicinity of the coin insertion slot 22. When the player presses the cash-out switch 26, the inserted coins are paid out from the coin payout opening 27 opened at the lower front of the main door 42, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin tray 28. It is done. Sound effects emitted from speakers 41 (see FIG. 7) housed inside the cabinet 20 are propagated to the outside of the cabinet 20 on the left and right sides of the coin tray 28 above the coin tray 28. A sound transmission port 29 is provided.

  FIG. 4 shows an enlarged display area of the slot machine 13. The liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display surface 31a and a pattern formation region 31b on which a pattern is formed. The image information displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 can be viewed via the display surface 31 a of the front panel 31. On the other hand, when the area of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is in a transparent state, the symbols of the five mechanical reels 3A to 3E provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 are visually recognized through the display surface 31a of the front panel 31. be able to.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display 30, various display units such as a payout number display unit 48, a credit number display unit 49, and a BET number display unit 50 are provided. In addition, since the part which covers the front of the various display parts 48-50 is transparent in the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the display content of the said various display parts 48-50 is visually recognizable.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 13 has nine paylines L1 to L9 for giving a prize. The pay lines L1 to L9 for giving each prize are extended so as to pass one symbol of each mechanical reel 3A to 3E when the rotation of all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E is stopped. .

  When the BET switch 23 described above is pressed once, for example, a payline L3 for giving a third prize, a payline L5 for giving a fifth prize, and a payline L7 for giving a seventh prize are valid. And one coin is taken in as a credit medal.

  When the BET switch 23 is pressed twice, in addition to the above three paylines, for example, a payline L1 for giving a first prize, a payline L4 for giving a fourth prize, and an eighth prize are given. The payline L8 for giving is activated and two coins are taken in as credit medals.

  Further, when the BET switch 23 is pressed three times, in addition to the above six lines, for example, a payline L2 for giving a second prize, a payline L6 for giving a sixth prize, and a ninth prize are given. The payline L9 for giving is activated and three coins are taken in as a credit medal.

  The game that can be executed in the present embodiment is a basic game in which symbols are aligned along a payline. When a predetermined condition is established in the basic game, the game is shifted to the second game using coins in the basic game.

  The payout number display section 48 is for displaying the number of coin payouts when a combination for awarding a prize is established along the payline. The credit amount display section 49 is for displaying the number of coin credits stored in the slot machine 13. The BET number display unit 50 is for displaying a BET number that is the number of coins bet on the payline. The various display units 48 to 50 are configured to include a 7-segment display. Alternatively, various display units 48 to 50 may display images on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. In this embodiment, the slot machine 13 that can be visually recognized through the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 using the mechanical reels 3A to 3E is described as an example. However, the slot machine 13 is not limited to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34, and is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. A virtual reel may be used.

  5 and 6 are diagrams for illustrating the configuration of the liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13. The liquid crystal display 30 displays game images related to the basic game and the second game. For this purpose, the liquid crystal display 30 includes a front panel 31 having a touch panel 32 and a display plate 33, a transparent liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b and 38a, 38b which are so-called white light sources, The lamp holders 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, 39e, 39f, 39g, 39h and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted are provided. Note that the TCP is configured by a flexible substrate (not shown) or the like connected to the terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34, although not particularly shown in FIGS.

  The liquid crystal display 30 is provided on the near side from the display area of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E (the near side from the display surface 31a). The mechanical reels 3A to 3E and the liquid crystal display 30 are provided at a predetermined interval.

  The touch panel 32 is made of a transparent member. The display board 33 is formed of a transparent member, and a pattern or the like is formed on the display board 33 at a position corresponding to a region between the various display units 48 to 50. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is formed is the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, while the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is not formed is the display surface 31a of the front panel 31. (See FIG. 4). Alternatively, the entire surface of the front panel 31 may be used as the display surface 31a without forming the pattern formation region 31b on the front panel 31. In this case, no pattern is formed on the display board 33 or the display board 33 may be omitted.

  5 and 6, it is noted that electrical circuits that operate the various display units 48 to 50 arranged on the back side of the display plate 33 are not shown.

  The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. “Normally white” means white display (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. As described above, by adopting the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 set to normally white, even when a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, the symbols of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E are displayed in a variable manner. The stop display can be visually recognized. Therefore, the player can continue the game. That is, even when the above situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the rearrangement of the symbols on the mechanical reels 3A to 3E.

  The light guide plate 35 is for guiding light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (in other words, illuminating the transparent liquid crystal panel 34), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. The optical plate 35 is made of a transparent member (having a light guide function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness of about 2 cm, for example.

  The reflective film 36 is for reflecting the light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. For example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film is used. It is done. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 36B. The non-reflective region 36 </ b> B is formed of a transparent material, and is provided in a region including a portion that covers the front of the mechanical reels 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> E of the front panel 31.

  The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b are disposed along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 35, and both ends thereof are supported by lamp holders 39a, 39b, 39g, and 39h. Light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37 a and 37 b is reflected by the reflection area 36 </ b> A of the reflection film 36 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. On the other hand, the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are disposed toward the mechanical reels 3A to 3E at the upper and lower positions on the back side of the reflection film 36, and both ends thereof are supported by lamp holders 39c, 39d and 39e, 39f. . Light emitted from these fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. As described above, in the liquid crystal display 30, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and further reflected from the reflection region 36A of the reflective film 36, and further irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, and further the mechanical reel 3A. The light reflected by the surface of 3E and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. Accordingly, the region of the liquid crystal display 30 corresponding to the non-reflective region 36B of the reflective film 36 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is driven. On the other hand, the area of the liquid crystal display 30 corresponding to the reflective area 36A of the reflective film 36 becomes non-transparent regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

  In the present slot machine 13, only a partial area of the display surface 31a of the liquid crystal display 30 is set as an area to be switched to a transparent / non-transparent state, but the entire area of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 30 is switched to a transparent / non-transparent state. It does not matter as a region. As described above, when the entire region of the liquid crystal display 30 is to be a region that switches to the transmissive state or the non-transmissive state, the reflective film 36 may be all the non-reflective region 36B or the reflective film 36 may be omitted.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the controller 100 in the slot machine 13. As shown in FIG. 7, the controller 100 of the slot machine 13 is a microcomputer, and includes an interface circuit group 102, an input / output bus 104, a CPU 106, a ROM 108, a RAM 110, a communication interface circuit 111, a random number generator 112, a motor drive. A circuit 120, a speaker drive circuit 122, a hopper drive circuit 124, a display unit drive circuit 128, and a display / input controller 140 are provided.

  The interface circuit group 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The interface circuit group 102 inputs / outputs data signals or address signals to / from the CPU 106 through the input / output bus 104.

  A start switch 25 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The start signal output from the start switch 25 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  The interface circuit group 102 is connected to a BET switch 23, a spin / repeat / bet switch 24 and a cashout switch 26. The switching signals output from these switches 23, 24, and 26 are converted into predetermined signals in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A coin sensor 43 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The coin sensor 43 is a sensor for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 22, and is provided in association with the coin insertion slot 22. The sensing signal output from the coin sensor 43 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A reel position detection circuit 46 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The reel position detection circuit 46 is a circuit for detecting the rotation position of each of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E based on a pulse signal from a reel rotation position sensor (not shown). The detection signal from the reel position detection circuit 46 is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104.

  A ROM 108 and a RAM 110 are connected to the input / output bus 104.

  The CPU 106 reads out the basic game program and executes the basic game when the start operation of the basic game is received by the start switch 25. The basic game program drives each of the stepping motors 45A to 45E to rotate all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E, thereby starting scrolling of the symbols of the reels 3A to 3E, and then driving each of the stepping motors 45A to 45E. The symbols of the reels 3A to 3E are rearranged by stopping the rotation of all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E, and the combination of the stopped symbols at that time is shown on the payline, and When a specific combination for giving a prize is indicated, it is programmed to pay out coins corresponding to the specific combination for giving the prize.

  The controller 100 including the CPU 106 also controls a second game. The controller 100 performs a process of shifting to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game. That is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, the right to execute the second game is generated, and whether to exercise the right to execute the second game is determined based on the operation input from the player. The signal shown is transmitted to the center controller 14.

  Therefore, the controller 100 including the CPU 106 can execute the second game when a predetermined condition for enabling the second game to be executed when the symbols of all the mechanical reels 3A to 3E are stopped and displayed. And a control for displaying a display screen for determining whether or not to execute the second game. A signal based on an operation input from the player, that is, a signal for starting execution of the second game (hereinafter referred to as a second game start signal) or a signal for abandoning execution of the second game (hereinafter referred to as a second game stop signal) is centered. Control to transmit to the controller 14 is performed.

  When the controller 100 including the CPU 106 receives the second game start signal indicating the start of execution of the second game from the center controller 14 after transmitting the second game start signal, it indicates that the second game can be executed. A small window is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. In the game system 10 shown as the present embodiment, when the second game becomes executable, in the second game that becomes executable, the second game executed in the slot machine according to the bet made on the second game terminal 15 A command for changing the payout is sent from the center controller 14. When this command is received, a window for notifying that the payout in the second game has been changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30.

  A condition for changing the payout in the second game played in the slot machine is the type of betting method made in the second game terminal 15. In the present embodiment, specifically, betting methods such as “red / black”, “even / odd”, “low / high”, etc., permitted to the second game terminal 15 when the second game is executed.

  The ROM 108 controls the slot machine 13 in a centralized manner, a program for executing the routines shown in FIGS. 19 to 20 (hereinafter referred to as “routine execution program”), and a control program for executing the control program. Initial data and various data tables used in the determination process are stored. The routine execution program includes the basic game program and the like. Further, examples of the data table include the tables shown in FIGS. The RAM 110 temporarily stores flags such as a simple BET screen display flag (to be described later) used in the control program, variable values, and the like.

  A communication interface circuit 111 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The communication interface circuit 111 is a circuit for communicating with the center controller 14 and other slot machines 13 through the network 12 (see FIG. 1) including various LAN networks. In the present embodiment, the CPU 106 shifts to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the basic game is performed. At this time, a second game start signal is transmitted from the CPU 106 to the center controller 14 via the communication interface circuit 111, and a second game standby signal, a second game start signal, and the like are received.

  Further, the CPU 106 receives data necessary for displaying the BET screen 70 from the center controller 14 via the communication interface circuit 111 and displays the data on the liquid crystal display 30 as an image of the BET screen 70. Thereafter, the liquid crystal display 30 functions as a terminal for the slot machine 13 to perform a betting operation in the second game.

  A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, “0” to “65535 (2 to the 16th power-1)”. Alternatively, a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.

  A motor drive circuit 120 for driving the stepping motors 45A to 45E and a display unit drive circuit 128 for driving the various display units 48 to 50 are connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 controls the operations of the various display units 48 to 50 and the stepping motors 45A to 45E via the motor drive circuit 120 and the display unit drive circuit 128 in response to occurrence of a predetermined event.

  A speaker drive circuit 122 for driving the speaker 41 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 reads the sound data stored in the ROM 108 and transmits the read sound data to the speaker drive circuit 122 via the input / output bus 104. Thereby, a predetermined sound effect is emitted from the speaker 41.

  A hopper driving circuit 124 for driving the hopper 44 is connected to the input / output bus 104. When the cash-out signal from the cash-out switch 26 is input, the CPU 106 outputs a driving signal to the hopper driving circuit 124 via the input / output bus 104. Accordingly, the hopper 44 pays out coins corresponding to the remaining number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 at that time.

  A display / input controller 140 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The CPU 106 generates an image display command according to the game state and the game result, and outputs the generated image display command to the display / input controller 140 via the input / output bus 104. When an image display command from the CPU 106 is input, the display / input controller 140 generates a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display 30 based on the input image display command, and the generated drive signal is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Output to 30. As a result, a predetermined image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display 30. The display / input controller 140 transmits a signal received by the touch panel 32 on the liquid crystal display 30 as an input signal to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 104.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the display / input controller 140 in the slot machine 13. The display / input controller 140 of the slot machine 13 is a sub-microcomputer that performs image display processing and input control from the touch panel 32, and includes an interface circuit 142, an input / output bus 144, a CPU 146, a ROM 148, a RAM 150, a VDP 152, a video RAM 154, An image data ROM 156, a drive circuit 158, and a touch panel control circuit 160 are provided.

  The interface circuit 142 is connected to the input / output bus 144. The image display command output from the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side is supplied to the input / output bus 144 via the interface circuit 142 and sent to the CPU 146. Data signals or address signals are input / output to / from the CPU 146 via the input / output bus 144.

  A ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are connected to the input / output bus 144. The ROM 148 stores a display control program. This display control program is for generating a drive signal to be supplied to the liquid crystal display 30 based on an image display command from the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side. On the other hand, the RAM 150 stores flags and variable values used in the display control program.

  A VDP 152 is connected to the input / output bus 144. The VDP 152 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a processing device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 30. The VDP 152 includes a video RAM 154 for storing image data according to an image display command from the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side, and an image data ROM 156 storing various image data including the above-described effect image data. It is connected. Furthermore, a drive circuit 158 that outputs a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display 30 is connected to the VDP 152.

  The CPU 146 reads out and executes the display control program stored in the ROM 148, thereby causing the video RAM 154 to store image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 in accordance with an image display command from the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side. The image display command includes various image display commands including a display command for the effect image.

  The image data ROM 156 stores various types of image data including the effect image data and the like.

  The touch panel control circuit 160 transmits a signal received by the touch panel 32 on the liquid crystal display 30 as an input signal to the CPU 106 via the input / output bus 144.

  FIG. 9 is a plan view of the second game device 11. As shown in FIG. 2, the second game device 11 mainly includes a roulette device 60 and a display 69 that displays a BET screen 70 including a betting board 71 and the like.

  The roulette device 60 basically includes a frame body 61 fixed to the second game device 11 and a wheel 62 rotatably housed and supported inside the frame body 61. A large number of concave number pockets 63 (a total of 38 in the embodiment) are formed on the upper surface of the wheel 62. Further, numbers “0”, “00”, “1” to “36” as graphic characters are displayed on the upper surface of the wheel 62 in the outward direction of each number pocket 63 so as to correspond to each number pocket 63. The number display plate 64 is formed. That is, a total of 38 number pockets 63 to which any one of “0”, “00”, “1” to “36” is assigned are formed on the wheel 62.

  A ball slot 68 is formed inside the frame 61. A ball throwing device (not shown) is connected to the ball throwing port 68 so that the ball 65 is thrown onto the wheel 62 from the ball throwing port 68 as the ball throwing device is driven. The entire upper part of the roulette wheel is covered with a hemispherical transparent acrylic cover member 67 (see FIG. 2).

  Further, a hit determination device (not shown) is installed below the wheel 62. The hit determination device is a device for determining in which number pocket 63 the ball 65 is accommodated. Further, a ball collecting device (not shown) is installed below the wheel 62. This ball collecting device is a device for collecting the ball 65 on the wheel 62 after the game is over. Since the ball throwing device, the hit determination device, and the ball collection device are already known, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  The frame body 61 is gently inclined inward, and a guide wall 66 is formed at an intermediate portion thereof. The guide wall 66 rolls the ball 65 by guiding the thrown ball 65 against centrifugal force. Then, when the rotational speed of the ball 65 decreases and the centrifugal force is lost, the ball 65 rolls down the slope of the frame body 61 and moves inward to reach the rotating wheel 62.

  Then, the ball 65 that has rolled onto the wheel 62 passes through the number display plate 64 on the outer side of the wheel 62 that further rotates and is stored in one of the number pockets 63. As a result, the number described on the number display plate 64 corresponding to the stored number pocket 63 is determined by the hit determination device and becomes the winning number.

  On the other hand, the display 69 that displays the BET screen 70 having the betting board 71 is configured by a liquid crystal display, for example. A player bets a chip using his / her credit by operating a slot machine 13 and a second game terminal 15 which will be described later, and the betted chip is displayed. Note that game media such as coins in the slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15 are credited as chips in the roulette game. In the present embodiment, the BET screen 70 is displayed on the display 69. However, the BET screen 70 may be displayed by a projector or the like provided vertically on the display 69 from the ceiling. In this case, it is expected that a more realistic display can be expected, for example, a betted chip can be displayed three-dimensionally using an existing known technique.

  On the betting board 71 displayed on the BET screen 70 of the display 69, the same numbers as 38 types of numbers “0”, “00”, “1” to “36” are arranged and displayed in a grid pattern. In addition, “odd number”, “even number”, “type of color of the number display plate 64 (red or black)”, “certain number range (for example,“ 1 ”to“ 12 ”, etc.)” are designated. Similarly, the BET areas 73 for betting chips are also arranged in a grid pattern.

  A result history display unit 72 is displayed on the left side of the betting board 71. The result history display unit 72 displays a game up to the previous time (here, in one game, the player bets on the slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15, the ball 65 falls into the number pocket 63, and based on the winning number. The result of the winning number in the series of operations until credits are paid out is displayed in the list. At that time, when one game is over, a new winning number is added and displayed from the top, and it is possible to check the history of the winning numbers of up to 16 games.

  In addition, when the player bets a chip using the slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15 in the BET area 73 (on the square of the number and mark or on the line forming the square), a bet is placed. Displayed.

  A BET time display unit 74 is provided at the top of the betting board 71. The BET time display unit 74 displays the remaining time that the player can bet. In the present embodiment, “30” is displayed at the start of accepting a bet operation, the number decreases by 1 every second, and the acceptance of the bet operation ends when the number becomes “0”. When the remaining betting period of the player is 5 seconds in the slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15, the ball throwing device is driven to throw the ball 65 onto the roulette wheel.

  Further, on the right side of the BET time display section 74, a JP display section 75 for displaying the number of credits accumulated so far in the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as JP) is provided. Here, the JP display unit 75 accumulates and adds 0.5% of the credits betted on the terminal participating in the game from all the 12 slot machines 13 and the second game terminal 15. Is. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the JP bonus game generated at a predetermined timing, the JP is won. Then, the number of JP credits is paid out, and an initial value (for example, 50000 credits) is displayed on the display portion of the JP that has been paid out.

  On the betting board 71, the number of chips bet up to the present time and a chip mark 76 indicating the BET area 73 are displayed. The number displayed on the chip mark 76 indicates the number of chips bet. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the chip mark 76 of “1” placed at the intersection of the squares “5”, “6”, “8”, “9” has numbers “5”, “6”, It shows that one chip is bet by covering four numbers “8” and “9”. A method of betting by covering four numbers in this way is a betting method called “corner betting”.

  Also, the “20” chip mark 76 placed on the “2to1” cell covers the 12 numbers in the row of the numbers “1”, “4”, “7”,. It shows that you are betting chips. Note that a method of betting by covering 12 numbers on the square labeled “2to1” in this way is a betting method called “column bet”.

  Other betting methods include “straight bet” in which only one number is bet, “split bet” in which two numbers are covered on a line between two numbers, and a horizontal row of numbers (see FIG. 3. “Street bet” for covering and betting three numbers (for example, “13”, “14”, “15”) at the end of one column in the vertical direction, numbers “00” and “3” “Five bet” which covers five numbers “0”, “00”, “1”, “2” and “3” on the line between them, “Bet bet” Cover 6 numbers (e.g. “13”, “14”, “15”, “16”, “17”, “18”) between the numbers in the two vertical columns) Above the squares labeled “BET”, “1st12”, “2nd12”, “3rd12” To cover 12 numbers to bet there is a "Dozen bet". Furthermore, using the six squares provided at the lowermost stage of the betting board 71, the color ("red" or "black") of the number display board 64 is covered and bet "red / black", and the odd number There are “even / odd” for betting covering even numbers, and “low / high” for betting covering 18 numbers depending on whether the number is 18 or less or 19 or more. Here, the plurality of betting methods differ in credit payout (payout rate) per chip when a betted chip hits.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the controller 200 in the center controller 14. As shown in FIG. 10, the center controller 14 includes a controller 200 and several peripheral devices. The center controller 14 also includes a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) slot machines 13, a plurality (four in the embodiment) second game terminals 15, and a monitor 16 (display) via the communication interface circuit 212. It is connected.

  The controller 200 includes an input / output bus 204, a CPU 206, a ROM 208, a RAM 210, a communication interface circuit 212, a timer 214, a floor surface driving circuit 216, a game controller 218, and a display controller 220.

  A ROM 208 and a RAM 210 are connected to the input / output bus 204.

  The CPU 206 performs various processes based on input signals and the like supplied from each slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15, and data and programs stored in the ROM 208 and RAM 210, and based on the results, the slot machine 13 and a command signal are transmitted to the second game terminal 15. Accordingly, the controller 200 including the CPU 206 controls each slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15 to lead the game.

  By having the configuration of the controller 200, the center controller 14 has the right to execute the second game when receiving the second game start signal from at least one slot machine among the plurality of slot machines 13, and receives the second game start signal. The second game device 11 is controlled to start the second game for the transmitted slot machine. Further, the second game terminal 15 is allowed to bet on the second game and accepts a bet from the second game terminal 15.

  When the center controller 14 receives the second game start signal from at least one of the plurality of connected slot machines 13 by having the configuration of the controller 200, the center controller 14 sends the second game start signal to the slot machine 13 that is the transmission source. Control to transmit a signal designating the start of execution of the second game.

  The center controller 14 causes the second game device to start the second game for the slot machine that has transmitted the second game start signal, and in response to a bet made from the second game terminal 15 where the second game can be executed, the slot machine 13 Change the payout in the second game.

  The condition for changing the payout in the second game performed in the slot machine 13 includes the type of betting method performed in the second game terminal 15. In the present embodiment, specifically, betting methods such as “red / black”, “even / odd”, “low / high”, etc., permitted to the second game terminal 15 when the second game is executed.

  Further, the center controller 14 sets the upper limit of the bet number in the second game performed in the slot machine 13 in accordance with the bet made from the second game terminal 15. Further, the center controller 14 sets the allowable number of types of betting methods in the second game performed in the slot machine 13 in accordance with the bet made from the second game terminal 15.

  For example, as described above, “straight bet”, “split bet”, “street bet”, “dazzen bet”, “column bet”, “red / black”, “even / odd”, or “low / high” Is the type of betting method. Normally, the number of betting methods allowed is different depending on the number of bets in the second game, but in this embodiment, the betting method and betting made under the above-described conditions, that is, from the second game terminal 15. Depending on the number and the like, the type of betting method in the second game executed in the slot machine 13 is changed.

  The input / output bus 204 is connected to the second game device 11 via the game controller 218. The controller 200 including the CPU 206 controls the second game apparatus 11 to start the second game when receiving the return second game start signal from the slot machine 13 that has transmitted the second game start signal. Specifically, by driving a drive motor (not shown) provided in the roulette device 60 of the second game device 11, the ball 65 is fired and the wheel 62 is rotated, and the hit determination for specifying the drop position of the ball 65 is performed. Control the device. Thereby, the winning number where the ball 65 has dropped is determined. Then, based on the obtained winning number and bet information transmitted from each slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15, a hit determination of the betted chip is performed, and each slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15 is determined. Calculate the number of credits paid out at The second game device 11 is connected to the controller 200 of the center controller 14 via the communication interface circuit 212, like the slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15.

  The ROM 208 is constituted by, for example, a semiconductor memory and the like, and a program for realizing the basic functions of the second game device 11, a program for realizing the functions of the viewpoint movable camera 17, the slot machines 13 and the second game A program for controlling the terminal 15 and the like is stored. Examples of the program include the programs shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C. Also, the payout rate for the roulette game (the number of credits paid out per hit per chip) is stored.

  Specifically, the ROM 208 is provided with a payout credit storage area (not shown) in which a payout rate relating to the roulette game using the BET screen 70 is stored, and a second as shown in FIGS. A game payout table is stored. The payout rate for each BET area 73 on the BET screen 70 stored in the payout credit storage area depends on the betting method type (“straight bet”, “corner bet”, “split bet”, etc.). The magnifications of “× 2” to “× 36” are determined and stored in advance.

  On the other hand, the RAM 210 is executed by the CPU 206 by betting information on chips supplied from the slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15, the winning number of the roulette device 60 determined by the sensor, the amount of JP accumulated so far, and the CPU 206. Temporarily store data related to the result of processing.

  Further, the RAM 210 stores the right of the slot machine 13 to shift to the second game in the order of receiving the second game start signal. Specifically, information regarding the right to shift to the second game is held in a queue, and management is performed so that the information stored first is read out first. That is, the right to shift to the second game held in the queue is read from the head when the currently running second game is finished and it becomes possible to shift to the next second game.

  Specifically, the RAM 210 stores a bet information storage area for storing bet information of the player currently being executed, a winning number storage area for storing the winning number of the roulette device 60 determined by the winning determination device, A JP cumulative storage area (not shown) in which the credit amount obtained by accumulating 0.5% of the credits bet on the screen 70 (see FIG. 9) is stored, and the right to shift to the second game are stored in order. A second game transfer right storage area (not shown) is provided. More specifically, the bet information includes the BET area 73 designated on the BET screen 70, the number of bet chips (the number of bets), the slot machine 13 such as the type of bet method, and the second game terminal 15. This is information regarding the bet made. Further, as the information regarding the right to shift to the second game, data (for example, an address or an identification number on the network) specifying the slot machine 13 that has transmitted the second game start signal can be used.

  A timer 214 for measuring time is connected to the input / output bus 204. The time information of the timer 214 is transmitted to the CPU 206 via the input / output bus 204, and the CPU 206 rotates the wheel 62 and throws the ball 65 as described later based on the time information of the timer 214.

  A floor drive circuit 216 is connected to the input / output bus 204. In response to receiving a signal for starting the second game from the slot machine 13, the CPU 206 performs control for raising the movable floor 18 via the floor driving circuit 216. Further, the CPU 206 performs control for lowering the movable floor 18 via the floor driving circuit 216 in response to receiving a signal for ending the second game from the slot machine 13.

  The viewpoint movable camera 17 is connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 performs various processes based on data and programs stored in the ROM 208 and the RAM 210, controls the viewpoint movable camera 17 based on the results, and captures an image.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the second game terminal 15. As shown in FIG. 11, the second game terminal 15 includes at least a coin insertion slot 91 into which a game medium such as a coin is inserted, and a control unit 92 including a plurality of control buttons to which a predetermined instruction is input by the player. And a display 93 for displaying an image relating to the game. The display 93 also plays a role of accepting a player's betting operation. The developed game can be advanced by operating the touch panel 99, the control unit 92, or the like while viewing the image displayed on the display 93. The game media used in the second game terminal 15 are not limited to coins.

  In addition, coin trays 94 are provided on the side surfaces of the cabinet 90 in which each second game terminal 15 is installed. Further, a speaker 95 that plays music, sound effects, and the like is provided at the upper right of the display 93 of each second game terminal 15.

  In addition, a coin sensor 314 (see FIG. 12) is provided inside the coin insertion slot 91 to identify game media such as coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 91 and to count the inserted coins. . Further, a hopper 319 (see FIG. 12) is provided inside the coin tray 94, and a predetermined number of coins are paid out from the coin tray 94.

  Thus, the operability of the player is facilitated by using the touch panel 99 of the second game terminal 15. As a result, the third party of the game facility can easily participate in the roulette game using the second game terminal 15.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the controller 300 in the second game terminal 15. As shown in FIG. 12, the second game terminal 15 includes a controller 300 of the second game terminal 15 and some peripheral devices.

  The controller 300 includes an interface circuit group 302, an input / output bus 304, a CPU 306, a ROM 308, a RAM 310, a liquid crystal driving circuit 316, a hopper driving circuit 318, and a sound output circuit 320.

  The interface circuit group 302 is connected to the input / output bus 304. Data signals or address signals are input / output to / from the CPU 306 via the input / output bus 304.

  Connected to the interface circuit group 302 are a BET confirmation button 96, a cashout button 97, and a help button 98 provided in the control unit 92 (see FIG. 11). The operation signals output from these buttons are converted into predetermined signals in the interface circuit group 302 and then supplied to the input / output bus 304. The CPU 306 performs control to execute various corresponding operations based on operation signals output by pressing each button or the like and supplied from the input / output bus 304.

  A coin sensor 314 is connected to the interface circuit group 302 connected via the input / output bus 304. The coin sensor 314 detects a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 91 (FIG. 11), calculates the inserted coin, and transmits the result to the CPU 306. Then, the CPU 306 increases the number of credits owned by the player stored in the RAM 310 based on the transmitted signal.

  A ROM 308 and a RAM 310 are connected to the input / output bus 304.

  The CPU 306 receives a command signal from the CPU 206 in the controller 200 of the center controller 14 via the communication interface circuit 312 connected to the input / output bus 304. Then, the CPU 306 controls peripheral devices constituting the second game terminal 15 based on the command signal, and causes the roulette game to proceed in the second game terminal 15. In addition, depending on the contents of the processing, the CPU 306 receives various inputs from the player and receives various signals based on input signals supplied from the control unit 92 and data and programs stored in the ROM 308 and RAM 310. Execute the process. Based on the result, a predetermined signal or the like is transmitted to the CPU 206 in the controller 200 of the center controller 14 via the communication interface circuit 312 and the peripheral devices constituting the second game terminal 15 And the roulette game is advanced on the second game terminal 15.

  The ROM 308 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory and stores programs for realizing basic functions of the second game terminal 15 and various programs and data tables necessary for controlling the second game terminal 15. Has been. Examples of the program include the programs shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C. The RAM 310 is a memory for temporarily storing various data calculated by the CPU 306, the number of credits currently owned by the player (stored in the second game terminal 15), the chip betting status by the player, and the like. .

  A hopper drive circuit 318 is connected to the input / output bus 304. In response to a command signal from the CPU 306, the hopper 319 connected via the hopper drive circuit 318 pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin tray 94 (see FIG. 11).

  Further, a display 93 is connected to the input / output bus 304 via a liquid crystal driving circuit 316. Although not shown, the liquid crystal driving circuit 316 includes a program ROM, an image ROM, an image control CPU, a work RAM, a VDP (video display processor), a video RAM, and the like. The program ROM stores an image control program related to display on the display 93 and various selection tables. Further, the image ROM stores, for example, dot data for forming an image displayed on the display 93. The image control CPU determines an image to be displayed on the display 93 from dot data stored in advance in the image ROM according to an image control program stored in advance in the program ROM based on the parameters set by the CPU 306. Is to do. The work RAM is configured as a temporary storage means when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU. The VDP forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU and outputs it to the display 93. The video RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by VDP.

  Further, the touch panel 99 is attached to the front surface of the display 93 as described above. Operation information on the touch panel 99 is transmitted to the CPU 306 via the input / output bus 304. On the touch panel 99, the player's chip betting operation is performed on a BET screen 70 shown in FIG. Specifically, the operation of the touch panel 99 is performed in the selection of the BET area 73 and the operation of the unit BET button 77, which will be described later, and the information is transmitted to the CPU 306. Based on this information, the current player betting information (the BET area 73 designated on the BET screen 70 and the number of chips bet) is stored in the RAM 310 as needed. Further, the bet information is transmitted to the CPU 206 of the center controller 14 and stored in the bet information storage area of the RAM 210.

  The sound output circuit 320 and the speaker 95 are connected to the input / output bus 304 to the input / output bus 304, and the speaker 95 has various effects when performing various effects based on the output signal from the sound output circuit 320. It generates sound.

  FIG. 13 shows a basic game random number table used in the basic game of the slot machine 13 described later with reference to FIG. In this basic game random number table, a range of random numbers and a probability of winning are registered in association with each specific combination for giving a prize. Therefore, in the combination determination process described later (step S5 in FIG. 19), for example, when random numbers in the range of “0” to “999” are extracted from the random numbers of “0” to “65535”, It is determined inside the slot machine 13 that a specific combination that gives the “BONUS” prize is generated as a result of the final basic game. In other words, the probability that the combination of stop symbols is determined as a specific combination that gives the “BONUS” prize is “1000/65536”. Further, for example, when a random number within the range of “2000” to “3499” is extracted from the random numbers of “0” to “65535”, a prize of “K” is given as a result of the final basic game It is determined within the slot machine 13 that a specific combination is generated. In other words, the probability that the combination of stop symbols is determined as a specific combination that gives a prize of “K” is “1500/65536”. On the other hand, when random numbers in the range of “10000” to “65535” are extracted from the random numbers of “0” to “65535”, the slot machine 13 may generate a loss as a result of the final basic game. Determined internally. In other words, the probability that the combination of stop symbols is determined as a combination indicating a loss is “55536/65536”.

  FIG. 14 shows a basic game payout table used in the basic game described later with reference to FIG. In the basic game payout table, the number of coins to be paid out for each credit amount betted in one game is registered in association with a specific combination for giving a prize. Therefore, when determining whether or not it is a specific combination for giving a prize, for example, when “K” occurs as a combination, 10 coins are paid out when the number of BET credits is “1”. When the number of BET credits is “2”, 20 coins are paid out, and when the number of BET credits is “3”, 30 coins are paid out. For example, when “BONUS” is generated as a combination, 100 coins when the number of BET credits is “1” and 200 coins when the number of BET credits is “2” are BET credits. If the number is “3”, 300 coins are transmitted as credit data to the center controller 14 and can be used as credits in the second game described later.

  FIGS. 15 to 18 show an example of a second game payout table used in the roulette game described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the second game payout table, the permissible range of betting methods and the allowance of multiple bets are registered for each terminal. Each terminal refers to the following three. One is a slot machine 13 (hereinafter also referred to as a main slot machine 13) that has shifted to the roulette game because a combination that gives a “BONUS” prize is stopped and displayed on the payline. The other is that the slot machine 13 has a combination of “BONUS” that is not stopped on the payline and has not shifted to the roulette game. This is a machine 13 (hereinafter also referred to as a slot machine 13 to ride together). The other is a second game terminal 15.

  In addition, the second game payout table has different permissible betting methods for the main slot machine 13 depending on the number of credits bet in the basic game when a combination for giving a “BONUS” award occurs. It is configured as follows.

  For example, if the number of credits bet is 1 when a combination for giving a “BONUS” award is generated in the main slot machine 13, betting methods that can bet in the roulette game are “straight bet”, “ At least one of “split bet” or “street bet”. That is, for the main slot machine 13, multiple bets are allowed. Accordingly, “straight bets” may be made at a plurality of locations, or both “straight bets” and “split bets” may be made. Also, the slot machine 13 to be able to bet can bet in the roulette game as follows: “Dazzen Bet”, “Column Bet”, “Red / Black”, “Even / Odd”, or “Low / High” One. In other words, since multiple betting is not permitted for the slot machine 13 to ride together, in this embodiment, only one of the BET areas 73 on the BET screen 70 can be bet.

  When the execution of the second game is determined in the slot machine 13, the payout of the second game in the slot machine 13 is changed according to the BET situation made from the second game terminal 15. The BET status indicates, for example, how many people bet on one player who has won the second game in the second game (hereinafter also referred to as a synergistic game) performed in the second game terminal 15, and the bet amount. In the present embodiment, a second game payout table may be prepared step by step according to the number of players betting on the player who has won the second game in the slot machine 13.

  FIGS. 16 to 18 are examples of a second game payout table that is changed in accordance with a bet made from the second game terminal 15.

  FIG. 16 shows that the payout rate in the second game is changed to 1.5 times the normal time (FIG. 15) according to the bet made from the second game terminal 15. FIG. 17 shows a case where the payout rate in the second game is changed to twice that in the normal game (FIG. 15).

  Further, FIG. 18 is set such that the allowable number of types of betting methods in the second game performed in the slot machine 13 is increased in accordance with the bet made from the second game terminal 15 in the second game. That is, even when the number of credits is 1, “corner bet”, “five bet”, “line bet”, “dazzen bet”, and “column bet” are possible. Further, the upper limit of the number of bets in the second game performed in the slot machine 13 is set in accordance with the bet made from the second game terminal 15. That is, the number of BET credits is set to be 4 or 5. With the number of credits 4 and 5, the allowable range of the betting method is increased, and the payout rate in the second game can be changed to 1.5 times and 2 times of the normal time (FIG. 15).

  15 to 18 show only an example in the present embodiment, and the payout rate for each BET area 73 of the BET screen 70 stored in this payout credit storage area is determined by the slot machine 13 and Different magnifications may be used for the second game terminal 15. Also, in the slot machine 13, different magnifications may be used for the main slot machine 13 and the slot machine 13 that rides together.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 15 to 18, the betting method is limited according to the number of credits bet in the basic game of the main slot machine 13. The magnification may be determined according to the number of credits bet in the game. Furthermore, when a roulette game is played, the coins of the slot machine 13 may be used as additional credits, and the multiplier may be changed according to the number of additional credits, or according to the total bet amount. The magnification may be changed.

  As in the second game payout table shown in FIG. 15, the payout rate of the roulette game is relatively high, so that a high payout can be expected depending on the betting method of the player.

  FIG. X16 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing operations in the basic game executed by the controller 100 of the slot machine 13. This is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main program of the slot machine 13, which is executed in advance. The main program is a program for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 13.

  In the following description, it is assumed that the slot machine 13 has been activated in advance, and on the other hand, variables used in the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side are initialized to predetermined values, whereby the slot machine 13 is in steady operation.

  First, the CPU 106 on the controller 100 side determines whether or not a credit which is the remaining number of coins inserted by the player remains (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 106 reads out the credit number C stored in the RAM 110 and performs processing based on the read credit number C. When the credit number C is “0” (NO in step S1), the CPU 106 cannot start the game, and thus ends this routine without performing any processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits C is “1” or more (YES in step S1), the CPU 106 determines that credits remain and moves the process to step S2.

  In step S2, the CPU 106 determines whether the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 has been pressed. When the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is pressed and an operation signal is input from the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 (YES in step S2), the CPU 106 moves the process to step S12. . On the other hand, if the operation signal from the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is not input even after a predetermined time has elapsed (NO in step S2), the CPU 106 determines that the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 has not been pressed. Then, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, game conditions are set. Specifically, the CPU 106 determines the number of coins bet on the payline in this game based on the operation of the BET switch 23. At this time, the CPU 106 receives an operation signal generated by the operation of the BET switch 23 and, based on the number of times the received operation signal is received, calculates the BET number related to the payline in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Remember me. The CPU 106 reads the credit number C written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110, subtracts the total BET number obtained by adding the BET number from the read credit number C, and uses the subtracted value as a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Remember me. Thereafter, the CPU 106 shifts the processing to step S4.

  In step S4, the CPU 106 determines whether the start switch 25 is ON by waiting for the start switch 25 to be operated. If the start switch 25 is operated and an operation signal is input from the start switch 25 (YES in step S4), the CPU 106 determines that the start switch 25 has been operated, and the process proceeds to step S5. Move to.

  On the other hand, when proceeding to step S12, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the value of the credit number C is equal to or greater than the total bet number in the previous game. In other words, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the game can be started by pressing the spin / repeat / bet switch 24. Specifically, when the spin / repeat / bet switch 24 is pressed and an operation signal is input from the switch 24, the CPU 106 stores the number of credits C written in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 110 and the previous time. The number of BETs related to the paylines L1 to L9 in the game is read out, and based on the relationship between the read credit number C and the number of BETs, the value of the credit number C is equal to or greater than the total bet number in the previous game. Processing is performed based on whether or not there is. If it is determined that the value of the credit number C is less than the value of the total bet number in the previous game (NO in step S12), the CPU 106 does not start the game, and thus ends this routine. Let On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the credit number C is equal to or greater than the total bet number in the previous game (YES in step S12), the CPU 106 determines the total bet number in the previous game from the value of the credit number C. The value is subtracted, and the subtracted value is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Thereafter, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S5.

  In step S5, the CPU 106 performs a combination determination process. The specific processing contents of this combination determination processing are as follows.

  In the combination determination process, first, the CPU 106 determines a combination of stop symbols along the payline. Specifically, the CPU 106 issues a command for generating a random number to the random number generator 112, and a random number within a predetermined range generated by the random number generator 112 (“0” to “65535 in the present embodiment). )). The CPU 106 stores the extracted random number in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. In the present embodiment, the random number is generated by a random number generator 112 provided outside the CPU 106, but without being provided with the random number generator 112, the random number is generated by arithmetic processing of the CPU 106. It doesn't matter. The CPU 106 reads the basic game random number table (see FIG. 13) stored in the ROM 108 and a specific combination table (not shown) for giving a prize, and gives the read basic game random number table and the prize. A specific combination table is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. The CPU 106 controls the stop display for each reel based on the basic game random number table. The CPU 106 reads the basic game random number table stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 and a specific combination table for giving a prize, and uses the random number value written in the predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 as a parameter for the basic game random number. A table is referenced to thereby determine the stop symbol combination for the payline. As described above, when the specific combination for giving a prize is determined, the CPU 106 stores the specific combination data for giving the determined prize in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. The CPU 106 reads out the random number value written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 and the specific combination data for giving a prize, and stops display based on the read random number value and the specific combination data for giving a prize. Determine the stop symbol combination to be used. At this time, a symbol arrangement table (not shown) stored in the ROM 108 is read by the CPU 106, stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110, and referenced. The CPU 106 stores the determined stop symbol data in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Alternatively, a stop symbol may be determined for each reel using the above basic game random number table.

  When the combination of the stop symbols related to the payline is determined, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the combination of the stop symbols related to the payline is a specific combination that gives a prize. When the combination of the stop symbols related to the payline is a specific combination that gives a prize, the CPU 106 generates a prize corresponding to the combination of symbols that are the specific combination that gives the prize. A flag indicating that a prize is to be given is activated for a specific combination that gives the prize. A flag indicating that the activated prize is awarded is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 by the CPU 106. On the other hand, when the combination of the stop symbols related to the payline is another combination, that is, a combination of loses, the CPU 106 does not validate the flag indicating that the award is awarded. Thereafter, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S6.

  In subsequent step S6, the CPU 106 starts rotation of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E. Specifically, the CPU 106 rotates the mechanical reels 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> E in order or simultaneously based on the symbol arrangement table stored in the RAM 110.

  After starting the rotation of the mechanical reels 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> E, the CPU 106 counts the number of drive pulses transmitted to each of the stepping motors 45 </ b> A to 45 </ b> E and stores this count value in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. Each time the mechanical reels 3A to 3E rotate, a reset pulse is acquired, and the reset pulses of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E are input to the CPU 106 via the reel position detection circuit 46. The drive pulse count value written in the RAM 110 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. Thereby, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. In the symbol arrangement table stored in the RAM 110, the rotational positions of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E and the symbols of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E are associated with each other. When the CPU 106 refers to the symbol arrangement table, the code number assigned sequentially for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E and the respective code numbers based on the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated. Symbol codes indicating the corresponding symbols are associated with each other.

  When rotation of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E is started, the CPU 106 waits for a predetermined time to elapse (step S7). When the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step S7), the CPU 106 automatically stops the rotation of the mechanical reels 3A to 3E (step S8). Specifically, the CPU 106 determines a combination of stop symbols corresponding to the specific combination for giving a prize determined in step S5 based on the specific combination for giving a prize written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. , The rotation of the mechanical reels 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> E is stopped in order or simultaneously so that they are displayed in a display area having a visually interactive relationship with the player. Thereafter, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S9.

  In step S9, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is established by the combination determination process in step S5. Specifically, the CPU 106 makes a determination based on the state of a flag indicating that a prize relating to a payline stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 is awarded. If the flag indicating that an award is to be given is not activated, that is, if the specific combination for giving an award is “others” (NO in step S9), the CPU 106 selects a specific award for giving an award. It is determined that the combination is not established, and this routine is terminated. On the other hand, when the flag indicating that a prize is awarded is enabled, that is, when the specific combination for awarding is other than the above “others” (YES in step S9), the CPU 106 performs processing. Move to step S10.

  In step S10, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the specific combination for giving a prize is “BONUS”. Specifically, “BONUS” means that the symbol “BONUS” is established along the payline, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when “BONUS” is established, the second game is started. The CPU 106 makes a determination based on specific combination data that gives a prize stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. When the specific combination data for giving a prize is not “BONUS” (NO in step S10), the CPU 106 determines that “BONUS” is not established as the specific combination for giving a prize, and the processing is stepped. Move to S13. On the other hand, when the specific combination for giving a prize is “BONUS” (YES in step S10), the CPU 106 determines that “BONUS” has been established as the specific combination for giving a prize, and the process proceeds to step S11. Move to.

  In step S11, the CPU 106 performs a second game process shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C described later. Specifically, the CPU 106 transmits a second game start signal to the center controller 14. After performing the second game process, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when proceeding to step S13, the CPU 106 pays out the number of coins corresponding to the specific combination for giving the prize. Specifically, the CPU 106 refers to the basic game payout table and calculates the number of coin payouts corresponding to the specific combination to which the award is awarded. The CPU 106 reads the number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110, adds the calculated payout number to the read number of credits, and stores this added value in the predetermined memory area of the RAM 110. The CPU 106 displays the stored value on the credit number display unit 49. Thereafter, the CPU 106 ends this routine.

  Next, a processing operation flow in the second game of the game system 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. In the game system 10, the center controller 14 performs a process of changing the second game payout in the slot machine 13 in accordance with the bet made from the second game terminal 15.

  The second game processing program of the slot machine 13 executed by the controller 100 including the CPU 106 of the main slot machine 13, the second game processing program of the center controller 14 executed by the controller 200 including the CPU 206 of the center controller 14, and the CPU 106 of the slot machine 13 The second processing program of the slot machine 13 executed by the controller 100 including the second game processing program of the second game terminal 15 executed by the controller 300 including the CPU 306 of the second game terminal 15 will be described in order.

  Each program shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 20 to 22 is stored in the ROM 108 and RAM 110 provided in the slot machine 13, the ROM 208 and RAM 210 provided in the center controller 14, or the ROM 308 provided in the second game terminal 15. Or stored in the RAM 310. The control operation based on each program is executed by the controller 100 including the CPU 106 of the slot machine 13, the controller 200 including the CPU 206 of the center controller 14, or the controller 300 including the CPU 306 of the second game terminal 15. In the following description, the CPU of each controller is described as the control subject.

  First, the second game processing program of the slot machine 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. In step S <b> 101 of FIG. 20, the CPU 106 transmits a second game start signal to the center controller 14. Thereafter, the CPU 106 moves the process to step S102. The second game start signal includes at least data for specifying the slot machine 13, the number of credits bet when the “BONUS” combination is established in the basic game, and payline information.

  In step S102, the CPU 106 displays a BET screen 70 shown in FIG. X19, which will be described later, on the liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13 (step S102), and a standby period ( A betting operation acceptance period is started (step S103). The player can bet his / her chip on the BET area 73 related to the number that he / she expects by operating the touch panel 32 during the betting period when the bet can be accepted. As shown in the second game payout table (see FIG. 13), the place and number of bets vary depending on the number of credits betted in the basic game of the slot machine 13 and the payline. As the control method, the CPU 106 of the slot machine 13 may transmit the bet information and then control may be performed by the CPU 206 of the center controller 14, or after the CPU 106 transmits a second game start signal in step S101. Alternatively, a condition for allowing a bet may be received from the center controller 14 as data, and the data may be stored in the RAM 110 of the slot machine 13 and then controlled by the CPU 106 of the slot machine 13. A specific betting method using the BET screen 70 will be described later with reference to FIG. X19.

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a BET operation for the second game has been performed via the touch panel 32 (step S104), and when determining that the BET operation has been performed, transmits a BET signal to the center controller 14. (Step S105). This BET signal includes bet information made by the player in the slot machine 13 (information indicating the designated BET area 73, the number of chips bet on the designated BET area 73 (number of bets), etc.).

  When a signal about information indicating the BET status of another player (hereinafter referred to as a BET status signal) is received from the center controller 14, the BET status of the other player, that is, the second game terminal 15 (or the case of the shared slot machine 13). The second game payout table is selected in accordance with the command for designating the second game payout table determined in the center controller 14 in accordance with the BET status for the second game made from (some) (step S106). Then, the player is notified that the betting conditions have been changed (step S107).

  The CPU 106 determines whether or not a BET operation for the second game has been performed via the touch panel 32 (step S108), and transmits a BET signal to the center controller 14 when determining that the BET operation has been performed (step S108). Step S109).

  The CPU 106 displays the BET status (see FIG. 23) of other players from the center controller 14 on the liquid crystal display 30 (step S110).

  The CPU 106 determines whether or not a command for closing a BET from another player has been input (step S111), and when determining that a command has been input, transmits a command signal to the center controller 14 (step S112). ).

  Thereafter, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a bet period end signal has been received from the center controller 14 (step S113). If the CPU 106 determines that a bet period end signal has not been received, the process returns to step S104, and the betting period ends. Until the end signal is received, the processes of steps S104 to S112 are repeatedly executed.

  If it is determined in step S113 that the betting period end signal has been received, the CPU 106 ends accepting the betting operation (step S114). Thereafter, the payout of credit is performed based on the credit payout result received from the center controller 14 (step S115). Specifically, the amount of credit data corresponding to the payout of the roulette game is recorded in the RAM 110. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 106 determines whether or not to end the second game. Specifically, when credits remain in the roulette game, a small window 84A as shown in FIG. 27 to be described later is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 and is determined by the player selecting it. If there is no credit left in the roulette game, there is no room for player selection, and the CPU 106 ends the second game. If there is no credit in the roulette game, or if the player has selected to end the roulette game (YES is determined in the process of step S116), the CPU 106 moves the process to step S117. On the other hand, if credits remain in the roulette game and the player selects to continue the roulette game (NO is determined in the process of step S116), the CPU 106 moves the process to step S101. Then, the CPU 106 transmits a second game start signal again to the center controller 14 to start the betting period and shift to the next game.

  In step S <b> 117, the CPU 106 transmits a second game end signal to the center controller 14. If credits in the roulette game remain, the CPU 106 reads out the credit number stored in a predetermined memory area used in the basic game, and the roulette game stored in the RAM 110 is stored in the read credit number. Credit data corresponding to the payout is added. Then, this added value is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 110 and displayed on the credit amount display section 49 of the slot machine 13. Thereafter, the CPU 106 ends this routine. When the second game is finished in the slot machine 13, the roulette game process is finished.

  Next, the second game processing program of the center controller 14 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the CPU 206 receives the second game start signal transmitted from the CPU 106 of the slot machine 13 in step S101, the CPU 206 transmits a second game start signal to all the second game terminals 15 (step S201). Further, the CPU 206 raises the movable floor 18 on which the slot machine 13 and the chair that have transmitted the second game start signal are fixed. Further, a display indicating that a second game is started as shown in FIG. With such a rise of the movable floor 18 of the slot machine 13 and a second game start message to the large monitor 16, not only players in other slot machines 13 but also third parties in the game facility can play the second game. Can know that will start. Thereafter, the CPU 206 moves the process to step S202.

  In step S202, the CPU 206 starts measuring a standby period, which is an acceptance period in which the player can bet, from the time when the second game start signal is transmitted by the slot machine 13. During this waiting period, the player of the slot machine 13 participating in the game can operate his / her touch panel 32 of the liquid crystal display 30 to bet his / her chip on the BET area 73 related to the number he / she expects. . In addition, a player of the second game terminal 15 (or a player of another slot machine 13), which will be described later, can bet against the win or loss of the player of the second game (player of the slot machine 13).

  After step S202, upon receiving a BET signal (a signal indicating the contents of the BET for the second game player) from the second game terminal 15, the CPU 206 stores information on the bet for the second game player based on the signal. Then, a BET status signal indicating the information is transmitted to the slot machine 13 (step S203).

  In the present embodiment, mainly in the synergistic game executed on the second game terminal 15, for example, how many synergistic players bet on one player who has won the second game, the bet amount of each synergistic player, and the like. Depending on the BET situation, a second game payout table used in the second game in the slot machine 13 is selected and determined (step S106).

  Thereafter, when receiving a command signal from the slot machine 13 based on a command for closing a BET from another player, the CPU 206 transmits a betting period end signal to all second game terminals (step S204). Next, the CPU 206 determines whether or not the remaining waiting period is 5 seconds. The remaining standby period is also displayed on the BET screen 70 of the second game apparatus 11 by the BET time display unit 74 (see FIG. 7). When it is determined that the remaining waiting period is 5 seconds, the CPU 206 throws the ball 65 into the roulette wheel. Specifically, first, the ball throwing device is driven, and the ball 65 is thrown into the roulette wheel, whereby the number determination process by the roulette device 60 is executed according to the game execution program. More specifically, after throwing the ball 65, the CPU 206 further drives the drive motor to rotate the wheel 62 at a predetermined rotational speed in the direction opposite to the ball throwing direction. The thrown ball 65 rolls on the roulette wheel along the guide wall 66. After that, when the rotational speed decreases and the centrifugal force is lost, the ball 65 rolls down the slope of the frame body 61 and moves inward. To Will 62 (see FIG. 7).

  Then, the ball 65 rolling on the wheel 62 passes on the number display plate 64 on the outer side of the wheel 62 that further rotates, and is stored in any number pocket 63, and the number corresponding to the number pocket 63 in which the ball 65 is stored. A number (any one of “0”, “00”, “1” to “36” shown in FIG. 7) written on the display board 64 is the winning number.

  Further, the CPU 206 takes an image of the roulette device 60 by the viewpoint movable camera 17 and displays it on the monitor 16 in response to the insertion of the ball 65 into the roulette wheel. Accordingly, the player can see how the winning number in the roulette game is determined by looking at the monitor 16 without looking into the second game device 11. Note that the monitor 16 may divide the screen as necessary to display both the roulette device 60 and the BET screen 70.

  Thereafter, the CPU 206 determines whether or not the standby period has ended (step S207). If it is determined that the standby period has not ended, the process is returned to before step S203. On the other hand, when it is determined that the standby period has ended, the CPU 206 transmits a bet period end signal instructing that the standby period has ended to the CPU 106 of the slot machine 13 and the CPU 306 of the second game terminal 15. (Step S208).

  Next, the CPU 206 adds the credit equivalent to 0.5% of the total credit betted on the slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15 received in step S208 to the amount of JP recorded in the JP cumulative storage area of the RAM 210. Accumulated and added (step S209). Accordingly, the display on the JP display unit 75 is updated.

  In step S210, the CPU 206 determines that the ball 65 is stored in the number pocket 63, and then drives the hit determination device to determine which number the ball 65 is stored in the number pocket 63 associated with. To do. Thereafter, the CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S211.

  In step S211, the CPU 206 determines whether the chip betted in the slot machine 13 is a hit from the number of the pocket in which the ball 65 determined in step S211 is stored and the bet information of the slot machine 13. I do. In step S211, the CPU 206 determines whether the player who operates the second game terminal 15 is hit based on the winning / losing of the player who plays the second game in the slot machine 13 and the bet information of the second game terminal 15. Determine whether or not. After that, the CPU 206 moves the process to step S212.

  In step S212, the CPU 206 executes a payout determination process. In this payout determination process, a payout for a roulette game and a payout for a game (synergistic game) for betting on a player of the roulette game are determined.

  The payout for the roulette game is determined as follows. That is, the CPU 206 recognizes the winning chip bet on the winning number for each slot machine 13, and pays out a payout rate (one chip (one chip) for each BET area 73 of the second game payout table stored in the payout credit storage area of the ROM 208. The total number of credits to be paid out to the slot machine 13 is calculated using the number of credits paid out per bet). Then, a payout amount for the roulette game (second game) is determined.

  The payout for the synergistic game is determined as follows. That is, the CPU 206 calculates the total bet for the roulette game player for each roulette game player. Then, a bet is determined for each player of the roulette game.

  For example, when all the synergistic players who bet on one player of the roulette game win, the bet amount of each synergistic player is multiplied by a predetermined rate and paid to each synergistic player. On the other hand, when all the synergistic players who bet on one player of the roulette game lose, the bet on the player is used as the casino profit.

  If there are a winning player and a losing player among the synergistic players who bet on one player of the roulette game, a part of the bet for the player of the roulette game is used as the casino profit. The remainder is distributed to the winning synergistic player in accordance with the betting amount of the winning synergistic player. Further, the monitor 16 displays information such as a winning number and the number of winners.

  Next, the CPU 206 executes a roulette game credit payout result transmission process based on the payout determination process in step S212. Specifically, the CPU 206 outputs credit data corresponding to the payout amount to the winning slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15. After that, the CPU 206 moves the process to step S214.

  In step S <b> 214, the CPU 206 drives a ball collection device provided below the wheel 62 and collects the ball 65 on the wheel 62. The collected ball 65 is thrown into the wheel 62 of the roulette device 60 again in the next and subsequent games. Thereafter, when a second game end signal is received from the slot machine 13, the movable floor 18 is lowered, and this routine is ended.

  Finally, the second game processing program of the second game terminal 15 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  20, the CPU 306 of the second game terminal 15 receives the second game start signal transmitted from the center controller 14.

Based on this second game start signal, the CPU 306 of the second game terminal 15 displays a BET screen 70 (see FIG. 20), which will be described later, on the display 93 (step S301), and bets on the player of the second game. A waiting period is started as a betting period during which a bet is possible (step S302). Then, the player can bet on the winning or losing of the second game player by operating the touch panel 99 during the betting period in which the betting can be accepted.

  Thereafter, the CPU 306 determines whether or not a BET operation has been performed on the winning or losing of the second game player via the touch panel 99 (step S303). If it is determined that the BET operation has been performed, Is transmitted to the center controller 14 (step S304). This BET signal includes bet information made by the player at the second game terminal 15 (information indicating the game result (win or lose) of the designated player, the number of credits bet, etc.).

  Thereafter, the second game terminal 15 determines whether or not a betting period end signal has been received (step S305). If it is determined that a betting period end signal has not been received, the process returns to step S303, and the betting period ends. Until the end signal is received, the processes in steps S303 to S304 are repeated. The betting period end signal is transmitted to the second game terminal 15 in the following cases (I) and (II).

(I) Based on a command signal (step S108) transmitted by the slot machine 13 when a command for closing a BET from another player is input to the slot machine 13, the center controller 14 moves the second game terminal 15 On the other hand, when a betting period end signal is transmitted (step S204), and (II) when a betting period end signal transmitted by the center controller 14 when the waiting period ends in the center controller 14 (step S208). ).

  In the case of (I), even if the standby period ends in the second game terminal 15, the slot machine 13 does not end the standby period until the betting period end signal (step S208) transmitted from the center controller 14 is received. . On the other hand, in the case of the above (II), the waiting period ends simultaneously in the slot machine 13 and the second game terminal 15.

  If it is determined in step S305 that a betting period end signal has been received, acceptance of the betting operation is terminated (step S306). Thereafter, the CPU 306 of the second game terminal 15 pays out credits based on the credit payout result received from the center controller 14 (step S307).

  The operation of the second game executed in the slot machine 13 of the present embodiment described above will be specifically described using display examples of each screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 during the game.

  23 and 17 show display examples of a basic game in the slot machine 13 in the embodiment of the present invention. The symbols are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13.

  In this embodiment, “BONUS” is arranged in a horizontal line in the center, and “BONUS” is established by the payline L5. As described above, when “BONUS” is established, the game shifts to the second game. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 17, a small window 81 </ b> A including characters “Congratulations!

  FIG. 25 shows a display example of a display prompting participation in the second game displayed on the large monitor 16 when the second game is started. In this way, by displaying “Let's participate in the roulette game!” On the large monitor 16, a third party in the gaming facility can participate in the roulette game using the second game terminal 15. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, announcements to a third party can be more effectively exhibited by flowing sound through speakers provided on the left and right of the large monitor 16.

  FIG. 26 shows a display example of the second game in the slot machine 13. Specifically, a display example displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 when a betting operation is performed in the roulette game is shown. The same display is made on the display 93 of the second game terminal 15. A description will be given based on FIG. 26 except for those described in FIG.

  First, the BET screen 70 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13 and the display 93 of the second game terminal 15. Here, the description will be made assuming that the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13. A result history display section 72, a unit BET button 77, a payout number display section 78, and a credit number display section 79 are displayed below the betting board 71 displayed on the BET screen 70 in order from the upper left of the screen. Unlike the payout number display unit 48 and the credit number display unit 49 of the slot machine 13, the payout number display unit 78 and the credit number display unit 79 show those in the roulette game.

  The unit BET button 77 is a button for betting a chip on a BET area 73 (a number or mark cell or a line forming a cell) designated by the player. The unit BET button 77 is composed of four types: a 1BET button 77A, a 5BET button 77B, a 10BET button 77C, and a 100BET button 77D.

  First, the player directly presses the BET area 73 to bet with a finger or the like to display a cursor 80 (to be described later) to designate an area to bet. In this state, when the 1BET button 77A is pressed, the player increases the number of chips one by one (in order of “1” → “2” → “3” →... Each time the 1BET button 77A is pressed with a finger or the like. ). When the 5BET button 77B is pressed, the chip is betted in units of 5 chips (the number of bets increases in the order of “5” → “10” → “15” →... Each time the 5BET button 77B is pressed with a finger or the like). be able to. When the 10BET button 77C is pressed, bets are placed in units of 10 chips (the number of bets increases in the order of “10” → “20” → “30” →... Each time the 10BET button 77C is pressed with a finger or the like). be able to. Further, when the 100 BET button 77D is pressed, chips are bet in units of 100 (the number of bets increases in the order of “100” → “200” → “300” →... Each time the 100 BET button 77D is pressed with a finger or the like). be able to.

  Therefore, even when a large amount of chips are bet, the operation can be simplified. One coin used in the basic game of the slot machine 13 corresponds to one chip used in the second game.

  Further, the place for betting chips is not limited to one place. After the unit BET button is pressed, the player designates the BET area 73 again, so that a plurality of betting operations can be performed.

  The payout amount display section 78 displays the number of chips bet by the player in the previous game and the number of credits to be paid out. Here, the number obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of payout credits is the number of credits newly acquired by the player in the previous game. In this display example, since it is the first game after shifting to the second game in the slot machine 13, both the number of bets and the number of payout credits are “0”.

  Further, the credit amount display unit 79 displays the number of credits owned by the current player. The number of credits decreases according to the number of bets (one credit for one bet) when chips are betted. In addition, when a betted chip hits and a credit is refunded, the number of credits corresponding to the number of refunds increases. When the number of credits owned by the player becomes “0”, the game ends. This display example shows a case where the slot machine 13 shifts to the second game when the number of credits is “1”. That is, “1”, “4”, “7”, “10”... Followed by “2to1” with “20” chips and “5”, “6”, “8”, “9” 4 Since “1” chips are bet on one number, “79” obtained by subtracting “21 (20 + 1)” from “100”, which is the number of chips at the time of transition, is displayed as the number of credits.

  On the betting board 71, a cursor 80 indicating the BET area 73 currently selected by the player is displayed.

  When a player bets on the BET screen 70 configured as described above, first, the BET area 73 (the number and the mark cell or the line forming the cell) to bet is designated on the screen. Then press directly with your finger. As a result, the cursor 80 moves to the designated BET area 73.

  Thereafter, by depressing each unit button (1 BET button 77A, 5BET button 77B, 10BET button 77C, 100BET button 77D) of the unit BET button 77, chips for the number of units are bet on the designated BET area 73. . For example, if the 10BET button 77C is pressed four times, the 5BET button 77B is pressed once, and the 1BET button 77A is pressed three times, a total of 48 chips can be bet. With such a function, the player can perform a bet operation by a terminal operation at hand.

  In the present embodiment, the BET status is sent from the center controller 14 while the player is performing a BET operation on the BET screen 70, and the BET condition may be changed accordingly (FIG. 21, FIG. 21). Step S106). In this case, within the range of the remaining time displayed on the BET time display unit 74, for example, a display for notifying the player that the BET condition has been changed is performed on the BET screen 70.

  27 and 28 show a display example of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 after the payout process in step S115 described above. Of these, FIG. 27 is a display example of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13 when credits remain in the roulette game. In this case, a small window 84A that asks the player whether to continue the game is displayed at the center of the screen. In addition, a countdown numeral 85 is displayed at the upper right in the window. The countdown number 85 is counted down from “10” in order of “10” → “9” → “8”. When the player does not press either the YES button 82 or the NO button 83 below the image on the touch panel 32 (see FIG. 5) before reaching “0”, or the NO button 83 is pressed during the countdown Is determined to end the roulette game. Then, a small window 84B for informing the end of the game as shown in FIG. 28 is displayed. If no credits remain in the roulette game, FIG. 28 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 without going through FIG. 27, and the roulette game ends.

  In this way, in the game system and the playing method according to the present embodiment, when a basic game is performed in the slot machine 13, for example, when a combination of predetermined symbols such as “BONUS” stops on the payline L5. Then, the roulette game performed on the second game device 11 is started. In this case, the slot machine 13 becomes a terminal capable of a betting operation for the roulette game. The player can use the credits given by the combination of “BONUS” in the basic game in the roulette game. The roulette game is mainly ended when the player wants to end the play or when there is no credit to bet. During this time, the payout of the second game in the slot machine 13 is changed according to the bet made from the second game terminal 15 in which the bet operation of the roulette game, which is the second game, is possible. Therefore, depending on the player's playing method, the roulette game can be played any number of times.

  In the slot machine 13 or the second game terminal 15 played by a third party, it is possible to execute a game for determining whether or not to place a bet on whether or not the player of the main slot machine 13 wins.

  FIG. 29 shows a display example of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. The upper diagram of FIG. 29 shows a state in which the airplane 86 flew from the upper right on the liquid crystal display 30 of the slot machine 13 that is performing the basic game. Due to the effect of the airplane 86, the player can be expected to have an upcoming event. Thereafter, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 31, when the airplane 86 flies to the left, a small window 81I including characters “let's bet on the roulette game!” Is displayed. At the same time, a button for selecting whether to participate in the roulette game is displayed at the bottom of the window. Here, when the YES button 82 is pressed, the slot machine 13 is controlled to play the roulette game. On the other hand, when the NO button 83 is pressed, the basic game is continued.

  In FIG. 30, a small window 81 </ b> C is displayed in which it is possible to select whether or not to place a bet on the main slot machine 13. That is, the message “Bet if win or not?” Is displayed, and a button for selecting whether to participate is displayed. When the YES button 82 is pressed, a small window 81D as shown in FIG. 31 is displayed. On the other hand, when the NO button 83 is pressed, the screen of FIG. 30 is closed.

  FIG. 31 shows a simple bet screen displayed when the YES button 82 is pressed on the screen of FIG. Either the win or loss can be selected by the small window 81K, and the player presses the WIN button 87 or the LOSE button 88. This bet can be made with a predetermined credit, and if the bet is won, the predetermined credit is added to the credit of the basic game.

  The betting situation for the player at this time is sent to the center controller 14 as a BET situation, and the center controller 14 selects a second game payout table corresponding to the BET situation.

  As described above, in the game system and the playing method according to the present embodiment, a basic game is played in the slot machine 13, and a combination of predetermined symbols such as “BONUS” is stopped on the payline L5. Sometimes, a roulette game is started which is played by the second game device 11 that is separate from the slot machine 13. In this case, the slot machine 13 becomes a terminal capable of a betting operation for the roulette game. In addition, a slot machine 13 in which a basic game is played and a combination of predetermined symbols such as “BONUS” is not stopped and displayed can also participate in the roulette game as a shared slot machine 13. In this case, the credits given by the combination of “BONUS” in the basic game can be used in the roulette game. Further, the payout of the roulette game is transmitted to the slot machine 13. This payout can be used for a basic game in the slot machine 13. The roulette game ends when the player wants to finish playing the roulette game or when there is no credit to bet. Therefore, the roulette game can be played any number of times depending on the player's playing method.

  In the shared slot machine 13, a roulette game can be bet as a simple bet while simultaneously performing a basic game. The bet is, for example, whether or not the player who is playing the roulette game on the slot machine 13 wins the game.

  In this second game (roulette game), the payout of the second game in the slot machine 13 is changed according to the bet made from the second game terminal 15, so that the player's willingness to play can be continued. A game that can be provided.

  The embodiments of the game system according to the present invention have been described above, but these are only specific examples. That is, the above embodiment does not limit the present invention, and the specific configuration of each means and the like can be appropriately changed in design. In addition, the specific configuration of each means, etc. can be replaced with other means having equivalent functions, or a combination of a plurality of means having a part of functions, and others having an extended function. It is also possible to realize with some functions of the means. Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

  For example, although the roulette game has been described as the second game, it is not limited to this, and a betting such as a card game such as poker or a quiz may be used. Moreover, you may compete with a computer or another player using what moves a body, such as a cycling machine and a riding exercise apparatus.

It is a system configuration figure of the game system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a basic diagram which shows the external appearance of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing an enlarged display area of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention in the state seen from the back side. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a partial configuration of the liquid crystal display shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a controller of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a display / input controller of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the second game device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the controller of the center controller which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the terminal for 2nd games which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the controller of the second game terminal which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number table for basic games used with the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the payout table for basic games. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd game payout table with respect to the combination formed with the slot machine used with the center controller which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd game payout table with respect to the combination formed with the slot machine used with the center controller which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd game payout table with respect to the combination formed with the slot machine used with the center controller which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd game payout table with respect to the combination formed with the slot machine used with the center controller which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow of operations in the basic game of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 2nd game of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 2nd game of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 2nd game of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. This is a display example when the symbol combination “BONUS” is stopped on the payline L5 in the display area in the basic game of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a display example displayed after FIG. 23 is displayed in the basic game of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a display example when alerting | reporting that the 2nd game became executable in the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a display example when a bet operation is performed in the second game of the slot machine and the second game terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 10 is a display example for asking whether to continue the game at the end of the game in the second game of the slot machine and the second game terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 10 is a display example showing a game over in the second game of the slot machine and the second game terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a display example of the second game participation acceptance screen of the second game terminal or the third party slot machine in the game system according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display example of the participation acceptance screen for the betting of the second game winning or losing in the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a display example of a screen for betting on winning / losing when a second game winning / losing bet participates in the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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3A to 3E ... mechanical reel 10 ... game system 11 ... second game device 12 ... network 13 ... slot machine 15 ... second game terminal 16 ... monitor 17 ... viewpoint movable camera 18 ... movable floor 19 ... chair 20 ... cabinet 21 ... Operation unit 22 ... Coin slot 23 ... BET switch 24 ... Spin / repeat / bet switch 25 ... Start switch 26 ... Cash-out switch 27 ... Coin payout port 28 ... Coin tray 29 ... Sound opening 30 ... Liquid crystal display 31 ... Front panel 31a ... Display surface 31b ... Pattern forming area 32 ... Touch panel 33 ... Display board 34 ... Transparent liquid crystal panel 35 ... Light guide plate 36 ... Reflective film 36A ... Reflective area 36B ... Non-reflective area 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b ... Fluorescent lamp 39a, 39c ... Amplifier holder 41 ... Speaker 42 ... Main door 43 ... Coin sensor 44 ... Hoppers 45A to 45E ... Stepping motor 46 ... Reel position detection circuit 48 ... Payout number display part 49 ... Credit number display part 50 ... BET number display part 60 ... Roulette device 61 ... Frame 63 ... Number pocket 64 ... Number display board 65 ... Ball 66 ... Guide wall 67 ... Cover member 68 ... Ball slot 69 ... Display 70 ... BET screen 71 ... Betting board 72 ... Result history display section 73 ... BET area 74 ... BET time display part 75 ... JP display part 76 ... Chip mark 77 ... Unit BET button button 78 ... Payout number display part 79 ... Credit number display part 80 ... Cursor 82 ... YES button 83 ... NO button 86 ... Airplane 87 ... WIN button 88 ... L SE button 90 ... Cabinet 91 ... Coin slot 92 ... Control unit 93 ... Display 94 ... Coin tray 95 ... Speaker 96 ... BET confirmation button 97 ... Cash out button 98 ... Help button 99 ... Touch panel 100 ... Controller 102 ... Interface circuit group 104 ... I / O bus 106 ... CPU
108 ... ROM
110 ... RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 111 ... Communication interface circuit 112 ... Random number generator 120 ... Motor drive circuit 122 ... Speaker drive circuit 124 ... Hopper drive circuit 128 ... Display part drive circuit 140 ... Display / input controller 142 ... Interface circuit 144 ... Input / output bus 146 ... CPU
148 ... ROM
150 ... RAM
152 ... VDP
154 ... Video RAM
156. Image data ROM
158 ... Drive circuit 160 ... Touch panel control circuit 200 ... Controller 204 ... Input / output bus 206 ... CPU
208 ... ROM
210 ... RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 212 ... Communication interface circuit 214 ... Timer 216 ... Floor surface drive circuit 218 ... Game controller 220 ... Display controller 300 ... Controller 302 ... Interface circuit group 304 ... Input / output bus 306 ... CPU
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312 ... Communication interface circuit 314 ... Coin sensor 316 ... Liquid crystal drive circuit 318 ... Hopper drive circuit 319 ... Hopper 320 ... Sound output circuit

Claims (7)

A game system,
A plurality of slot machines that include a controller that controls at least the basic game and the second game, and that can transition to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, wherein the predetermined condition is determined in the basic game; A plurality of slot machines for generating a right to execute the second game when established and transmitting a second game start signal for requesting the start of the second game;
A second game device that is separate from the slot machine and performs the second game;
A second game terminal that is separate from the slot machine and that performs a bet operation on the second game executed in the second game device;
A display that is visible to a plurality of players that play the second game on the slot machine, the second game device, and the second game terminal, and that displays an image according to the game status of the second game;
A center controller capable of communicating with the slot machine, the second game device, the second game terminal, and the display, receiving the second game start signal from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines, and the predetermined When the condition is reached, the second game device is started to the second game device for the slot machine that has the right to execute the second game and has transmitted the second game start signal, and from the second game terminal in the second game A center controller that changes a payout in the second game performed in the slot machine in accordance with the bet made. A game system,
A plurality of slot machines that include a controller that controls at least the basic game and the second game, and that can transition to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, wherein the predetermined condition is determined in the basic game; A plurality of slot machines for generating a right to execute the second game when established and transmitting a second game start signal for requesting the start of the second game;
A second game device that is separate from the slot machine and performs the second game;
A second game terminal that is separate from the slot machine and that performs a bet operation on the second game executed in the second game device;
A display that is visible to a plurality of players that play the second game on the slot machine, the second game device, and the second game terminal, and that displays an image according to the game status of the second game;
A center controller capable of communicating with the slot machine, the second game device, the second game terminal, and the display, receiving the second game start signal from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines, and the predetermined When the condition is reached, the second game device is started to the second game device for the slot machine that has the right to execute the second game and has transmitted the second game start signal, and from the second game terminal in the second game A center controller for changing a payout in the second game performed in the slot machine according to the type of bet made. In the game system according to claim 1 or 2,
The center controller sets an upper limit of the number of bets in the second game performed in the slot machine in accordance with a bet made from the second game terminal in the second game. In the game system according to claim 1 or 2,
The center controller sets an allowable number of types of betting methods in the second game performed in the slot machine in accordance with a bet made from the second game terminal in the second game. A plurality of slot machines that include a controller that controls at least the basic game and the second game, and that can transition to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, wherein the predetermined condition is determined in the basic game; A plurality of slot machines for generating a right to execute the second game when established and transmitting a second game start signal for requesting the start of the second game;
A second game device that is separate from the slot machine and performs the second game;
A second game terminal that is separate from the slot machine and that performs a bet operation on the second game executed in the second game device;
A display that is visible to a plurality of players that play the second game on the slot machine, the second game device, and the second game terminal, and that displays an image according to the game status of the second game;
A game control method executed in a game system including the slot machine, the second game device, the second game terminal, and a center controller capable of communicating with the display,
Receiving the second game start signal from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines;
When the predetermined condition is reached, the second game device is caused to start the second game for the slot machine that has the right to execute the second game and has transmitted the second game start signal, and the second game in the second game Changing a payout in the second game performed in the slot machine according to a bet made from a terminal. A plurality of slot machines that include a controller that controls at least the basic game and the second game, and that can transition to the second game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the basic game, wherein the predetermined condition is determined in the basic game; A plurality of slot machines for generating a right to execute the second game when established and transmitting a second game start signal for requesting the start of the second game;
A second game device that is separate from the slot machine and performs the second game;
A second game terminal that is separate from the slot machine and that performs a bet operation on the second game executed in the second game device;
A display that is visible to a plurality of players that play the second game on the slot machine, the second game device, and the second game terminal, and that displays an image according to the game status of the second game;
A game control method executed in a game system including the slot machine, the second game device, the second game terminal, and a center controller capable of communicating with the display,
Receiving the second game start signal from at least one slot machine of the plurality of slot machines;
When the predetermined condition is reached, the second game device is caused to start the second game for the slot machine that has the right to execute the second game and has transmitted the second game start signal, and the second game in the second game Changing the payout in the second game performed in the slot machine according to the type of betting method made from the terminal. In the game control method according to claim 5 or 6,
A step of setting the upper limit of the number of bets in the second game performed in the slot machine to be increased according to a bet made from the second game terminal in the second game.
8). In the game control method according to claim 5 or 6,
In the second game, according to a bet made from the second game terminal, a setting is made such that an allowable number of types of betting methods in the second game performed in the slot machine is increased.

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