JP2004105471A - Game machine and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that gives a player a feeling of superiority by displaying an effective ranking. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 10 has a credit storage means to store a credit on the basis of the return of a game medium in accordance with the development or the result in a game based on the game medium put in, a credit putting-out means making a returning means to put out the game medium on the basis of the credit stored by the credit storage means when an operating section is operated, a ranking determination means determining the ranking of the credit on the basis of the credit stored in the credit storage means, a ranking display means displaying the ranking of the credit determined by the ranking determination means in the display section. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a program for providing a game medium when a predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of the game, and a game can be played on condition that the game medium is consumed.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been provided a gaming machine in which a game in which a game medium as a payout is provided to a player in accordance with a game result based on a game medium such as an inserted game ball or a game medal.
[0003]
Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine in which a large amount of game media is provided to a player by shifting to a big hit state advantageous to the player, for example, a big bonus. The possibility of transition to a big hit state such as a big bonus can be set by a probability setting switch, nail adjustment, or the like, and the game result greatly differs depending on the selection of the gaming machine. In addition, the player can acquire more game media than usual by making full use of techniques, such as "replay removal" performed when the game shifts to the big bonus.
[0004]
In addition, the player may have an enjoyment of analysis in order to select a gaming machine that can acquire more game media, and depending on the result, may be delighted. In addition to analyzing the game machine of the player itself, it is also important to pay attention to the payout of the game machine performed by another player.
[0005]
Conversely, when a player shifts to a jackpot state such as a big bonus, it can become an envy of other players, so that a sense of superiority is generated, the confidence in the results of his own technical analysis becomes more confident, and I can be proud.
[0006]
From such a viewpoint, when the gaming state shifts to the big bonus, a slot that can be compared with the actual medal acquisition number in the case of shifting to the past big bonus so that the player can compete with the gaming technique when the game state shifts to the big bonus. A machine has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-27631 A (Page 3, FIG. 1)
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described gaming machine, not only the number of game media provided in the normal gaming state except for the gaming state advantageous to the player is not calculated, but also the number of gaming media provided for each gaming state advantageous to the player. Is calculated, so that the number of game media provided to each of the players in a comprehensive manner is not calculated.
[0009]
This has been an obstacle because there is no means for identifying the player, and it is not possible to identify which player played the game until when.
[0010]
On the other hand, there have been proposed gaming machines capable of identifying a player by using an ID card or the like. However, introduction of such a gaming machine requires a large amount of cost for a game room manager. It is almost impossible to achieve this in a game room.
[0011]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a player a sense of superiority by displaying an effective ranking.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention has a consumption number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media, a credit storage means for storing game media as credits, When a payout is provided as a payout by the payout providing means, the payout number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of the provided game media, and when the game medium is not stored as a credit by the credit storage means, A net addition number for counting a net addition number obtained by subtracting the number of consumed game media cumulatively stored by the consumed number storage means from the number of game media stored by the payout number storage means. A counting means, a net increment register for registering the net increment counted by the net increment counting means, and a ranking of the net increment of the game media registered by the net increment registration means. A net increase ranking determining means, characterized in that and a net increase rank display means for displaying a net increase ranking of the determined game media on the display unit by the net increase rank determining means.
[0013]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
[0014]
(1) A game can be played with a display unit on which an image is displayed and a game medium being consumed as a game condition, and when a result of the game satisfies a predetermined winning condition, the game medium is awarded as a payout. A gaming machine comprising: a payout awarding unit; a consumption number storage unit that cumulatively stores the number of consumed game media; a credit storage unit that stores the gaming media as credits; A payout number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of game media provided, if the game medium is not stored as a credit by the credit storage means, A total net increase obtained by subtracting the number of consumed game media stored cumulatively by the consumed number storage device from the number of game media stored by the storage device. Net increment counting means for counting the number, net increment registering means for registering the net increment counted by the net increment counting means, and net increment ranking for determining the rank of the net increment of the game media registered by the net increment counting means. A gaming machine comprising: a determining means; and a net number ranking display means for displaying, on the display section, a rank of the net number increment of the game medium determined by the net number ranking determining means.
[0015]
According to the invention of (1), "the consumption number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media, the credit storage means for storing the game media as credits, and the payout awarded by the payout awarding means. If the game medium is not stored as a credit by the credit storage means, it is stored by the payout number storage means. Net add-on counting means for counting a net add-on obtained by subtracting the number of consumed game media cumulatively stored by the consumed-number storage means from the number of game media used, and the net add-on count means Net increment registering means for registering the net increment counted by; net increment ranking determining means for determining the rank of the net increment of the game media registered by the net increment registering means; Net addition rank display means for displaying the rank of the net addition number of the game medium determined by the addition rank determination means on the display unit, '' for example, in the period until the cashout button is pressed. A ranking can be performed for the game media obtained by the player.
[0016]
As a result, it is possible to display the order of the number of medals obtained by each player without providing a special device for specifying the player.
[0017]
Here, the “rank” is a rank based on the net increase of the payout in the game performed by each of the players, and the “rank” displayed on the “display section” is the “rank” of the “rank”. The higher rank is preferable, and the rank related to the player's game may be displayed together with the rank.
[0018]
In this way, the player who has won many medals is displayed with his / her ranking in a manner comparable to those of other players, and thus can give a sense of superiority and confidence.
[0019]
(2) The personal information storage means for storing personal information relating to the player, and the order of the net addition number of the game medium displayed by the net addition number display means, and stored by the personal information storage means, and The gaming machine according to (1), further comprising: personal information display means for displaying personal information corresponding to the rank of the net increase on the display unit.
[0020]
According to the invention of (2), "the personal information storage means for storing personal information relating to the player and the order of the net addition number of the game media displayed by the net addition number display means are stored by the personal information storage means. And personal information display means for displaying personal information corresponding to the rank of the net increase of the game medium on the display section. '' Therefore, by displaying personal information such as initials of a player, Since the rank of the player is displayed so as to be distinguishable by another person, it is possible to provide the player with a service that is more likely to give a superior feeling and confidence.
[0021]
(1 ′) A game can be played with a display unit on which an image is displayed and a game medium being consumed as a game condition, and when the result of the game satisfies a predetermined winning condition, the game medium is awarded as a payout. And a payout awarding means for controlling the gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine accumulates the number of consumed gaming media, and stores the gaming media as credits. A credit storage means, a payout number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of game media provided when the payout is provided as a payout by the payout providing means, and a game medium serving as a credit by the credit storage means. If it is not stored, the number of game media stored by the payout number storage means is used to calculate the number of consumed games cumulatively stored by the consumption number storage means. Net increase counting means for counting the net increase obtained by reducing the number of bodies, and wherein the server registers the net increase counted by the net increase counting means in the gaming machine. Number registering means, net add-on rank determining means for determining the order of the net add-on of the game media registered by the net add-on registering means, and the order of the net add-on of the game medium determined by the net add-on order determining means. A server comprising: a net number ranking display means for displaying on a display unit.
[0022]
According to the invention of (1 ′), “the gaming machine is configured to have a consumption number storage device that cumulatively stores the number of consumed game media, a credit storage device that stores game media as credits, A payout number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of the provided game media when the game medium is provided as a payout by the means; and Net increase counting means for counting a net increase obtained by subtracting the number of consumed game media cumulatively stored by the consumed number storage means from the number of game media stored by the payout number storage means And the server comprises: a net increment register for registering the net increment counted by the net increment counter in the gaming machine; and Net add-on rank determining means for determining the order of the net add-on of the registered game media; and net add-on order display means for displaying the order of the net add-on of the game medium determined by the net add-on order determining means on the display unit. Therefore, for example, in a period until the cashout button is pressed, ranking can be performed on the game media acquired by the player.
[0023]
As a result, it is possible to display the order of the number of medals obtained by each player without providing a special device for specifying the player.
[0024]
Here, the “rank” is a rank based on the net increase of the payout in the game performed by each of the players, and the “rank” displayed on the “display section” is the “rank” of the “rank”. The higher rank is preferable, and the rank related to the player's game may be displayed together with the rank.
[0025]
In this way, the player who has won many medals is displayed with his / her ranking in a manner comparable to those of other players, and thus can give a sense of superiority and confidence.
[0026]
Also, by displaying the ranking etc. on the gaming machine, not only can the player have a sense of superiority without leaving the gaming machine, but also is displayed on the ranking display dedicated machine installed in the game hall, Even when the player is not playing the game, the player can have a sense of superiority. Furthermore, the ranking can be displayed from a terminal device such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, and a PDA through a communication network, and the superiority can be felt anytime and anywhere. Can occur.
[0027]
Furthermore, the ranking may be determined only within a certain game arcade, or may be determined within a range including other game arcades. In that case, the ranking may be determined by game arcade, region, city, town, or city. Various rankings can be displayed, such as by prefecture, by region, in the whole country, and all over the world, and the wider the range, the greater the sense of superiority.
[0028]
(3) For a gaming machine having a display unit on which an image is displayed, it is possible to play a game under the condition that the game medium is consumed, and when the result of the game satisfies a predetermined winning condition, A program for executing a payout awarding step of awarding a game medium as a payout, wherein a consumption number storage step of cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media, a credit storage step of storing the game medium as a credit, When the award is provided as a payout in the payout providing step, a payout number storing step for cumulatively storing the number of the provided game media, and when the game medium is not stored as a credit in the credit storing step, From the number of game media stored in the payout number storage step, the total A net increment counting step of counting the net increment obtained by reducing the number of consumed game media stored in an integrated manner; and a net increment registering step of registering the net increment counted by the net increment step. Displaying, on the display unit, a net increment order determining step of determining a net increment order of the game media registered in the net increment registration step, and a net increment number of the game media determined in the net increment order determining step. A program for causing a gaming machine to execute a net number ranking display step.
[0029]
According to the invention of (3), "the consumption number storage step for cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media, the credit storage step for storing the game media as credits, and If the game medium is not stored as a credit in the credit storing step, the payout number is stored in the payout number storing step in which the number of the provided game media is cumulatively stored. A net increase counting step for counting the net increase obtained by subtracting the number of consumed game media stored cumulatively by the consumed number storage step from the number of game media that has been consumed, and the net increase counting. A net increment registration step of registering the net increment counted in the step, and a net increment registered step by the net increment registration step. A net increment order determining step of determining the rank of the net increment of the game media, and a net increment ranking displaying step of displaying the rank of the net increment of the game media determined by the net increment ranking determining step on the display unit. Since the game is executed by the gaming machine, ranking can be performed on the game media acquired by the player, for example, until the cashout button is pressed.
[0030]
As a result, it is possible to display the order of the number of medals obtained by each player without providing a special device for specifying the player.
[0031]
Here, the “rank” is a rank based on the net increase of the payout in the game performed by each of the players, and the “rank” displayed on the “display section” is the “rank” of the “rank”. The higher rank is preferable, and the rank related to the player's game may be displayed together with the rank.
[0032]
In this way, the player who has won many medals is displayed with his / her ranking in a manner comparable to those of other players, and thus can give a sense of superiority and confidence.
[0033]
[Definition of terms]
The “game medium” may be any medium for performing a game, and includes a game ball, a game medal, a coin (coin), and a bill.
[0034]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0035]
[Configuration of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine that can be played using a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a token, or the like, and a card or the like in which information of the game medium provided to or provided to the player is stored. However, the following description will be made assuming that medals are used.
[0036]
On the front surface of the housing 12 forming the whole of the gaming machine 10, three vertically long rectangular display windows 14 (14L, 14C, 14R) are provided. In these display windows 14 (14L, 14C, 14R), five pay lines, that is, three horizontal lines (center L1, upper and lower L2, L3) and two diagonally (diagonally lower right L4, diagonally right) A winning line (see FIG. 4) of rising L5) is provided. At the left end and right end of these pay lines L1 to L5, a pay line (hereinafter referred to as an effective line) which is activated by the number of inserted medals and a bet number of medals are displayed. Are provided in order from the top, such as "3", "2", "1", "2", and "3".
[0037]
When the player operates a bet button 28 described later, one of the five pay lines, for example, the pay line L1 is activated, and when the bet button 28 is operated twice, the player operates the bet button 28 twice. When three pay lines L1 to L3 are activated and the bet button 28 is operated three times or the maximum bet button 30 is operated, all five pay lines, that is, L1 to L5 are activated. . The activated pay line is clearly indicated by turning on an activated line display lamp (not shown) provided on the back of the bet amount display section.
[0038]
Inside the housing 12, three reels 16L, 16C, 16R each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof are rotatably provided. Each of these reels 16L, 16C, 16R is provided so that a player can visually recognize it via the above-described display windows 14L, 14C, 14R. As will be described later, the reels 16L, 16C, 16R are rotationally driven in the display windows 14L, 14C, 14R such that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R move from top to bottom. .
[0039]
Further, below the display windows 14L, 14C, 14R, a display device 18 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided. On the display device 18, a game history is displayed, an effect in a bonus game is performed, and a ranking as described later is displayed.
[0040]
In addition, the portion for displaying the effect image described later in the above-described display device 18 may be formed of a liquid crystal display panel or a CRT. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the display device 18 is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the gaming machine 10 has been described. The display device 18 may be provided on the display.
[0041]
On the right side of the housing 12, a start lever 20 is provided to be tiltable. When the player tilts the start lever 20, the rotation of the three reels 16L, 16C, and 16R described above is started simultaneously. When the three reels 16L, 16C, 16R rotate, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R are variably displayed in each of the display windows 14L, 14C, 14R.
[0042]
On the front surface of the housing 12, a cross key 22, a decision button 24, and a cancel button 26 are provided. When the player operates these operation keys 22, 24 and 26, various kinds of information are input, and are used when the player's initials are input as described later.
[0043]
A bet button 28 and a maximum bet button 30 are provided on the right side of the operation keys 22, 24 and 26. When the player operates the bet button 28 and the maximum bet button 30, the credits are reduced and the pay line is activated as described later.
[0044]
A cashout button 32 is provided on the right side of the bet button 28 and the maximum bet button 30. By operating the cashout button 32 by the player, medals corresponding to the credit are discharged from the discharge port 38 to the lower plate 40 as described later. By operating the cashout button 32, a ranking is determined as described later, and the ranking is displayed on the display device 18.
[0045]
On the right side of the cashout button 32, a medal insertion slot 34 for receiving medals inserted by the player and a bill insertion slot 36 for receiving bills inserted by the player are provided.
[0046]
A discharge port 38 for paying out medals and a lower plate 40 for receiving the paid-out medals are provided below the front surface of the housing 12. When the credit reaches the upper limit or when the cashout button 32 is operated, medals are discharged from the outlet 38. In particular, as described later, when a jackpot is won, a large amount of medals are discharged from the discharge port 38.
[0047]
On the front surface of the housing 12, speakers 42 (42R and 42L) are provided. A predetermined sound is generated from the speaker 42, and for example, a background sound and a jackpot sound are emitted.
[0048]
A tower light 44 is provided above the housing 12. The tower light 44 is turned on when a jackpot is won, as described later.
[0049]
FIG. 2 shows an example of the data table. In the data table shown in FIG. 2, the types of symbols are simplified and represented by reference numerals "A" to "H". As shown in FIG. 2, symbols corresponding to the code numbers in the data table are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R. Thus, if the reel and the code number are determined, the type of the symbol can be specified. For example, the symbol with the code number “16” on the reel 16R is “C”.
[0050]
As will be described later, this data table is used for associating each rotation angle position of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R with various symbols. For example, when the reels 16L, 16C, 16R are stopped, the display windows 14L, 14C are displayed by referring to the data table shown in FIG. 2 based on the information on the rotational angle positions of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R. , 14R, the various symbols stopped and displayed on the pay lines L1 to L5 can be specified.
[0051]
FIG. 3 shows an example of a winning symbol combination table showing a relationship between a symbol combination winning as a winning and the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination is won. still. In FIG. 3, similarly to FIG. 2, types of symbols are simplified and represented by reference numerals “A” to “H”.
[0052]
For example, when all of the three reels 16L, 16C, 16R are stopped, the winning symbol combination table is referred to, and the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line is, for example, "A"-"A"-"A". In some cases, a predetermined number of medals, for example, 15 medals will be paid out. The winning symbol combination table is referred to not only when all three reels 16L, 16C, and 16R are stopped, but also when the reels 16L and 16C are stopped, as described later. .
[0053]
The jackpot indicates a so-called jackpot, and for example, apart from a normal payout, a special payout data stored, that is, a medal corresponding to a so-called “jackpot value” may be given to a player as a bonus. As will be described later, the jackpot value is obtained by cumulatively adding a predetermined ratio of the medals bet.
[0054]
[Configuration of control unit of gaming machine]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0055]
The main control circuit 60 includes a CPU 66 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 68, an EPROM 69, and a RAM 70 that are storage units.
[0056]
The CPU 66 has a function of generating a random number for determining the game content of the gaming machine 10 based on a program recorded in the ROM 68. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 66 generates a random number based on a program stored in the ROM 68. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to include a random number generation unit. The random number generated by the random number generation unit may be recorded in the RAM 70 as it is. The CPU 66 is connected to a clock pulse generating circuit 62 for generating a reference clock pulse and a frequency divider 64.
[0057]
In addition, the CPU 66 referred to herein includes a “payout awarding unit”, a “consumption number storage unit”, a “credit storage unit”, a “payout number storage unit”, a “net increase counting unit”, and a “net increase unit”. It corresponds to a part of the "number registering means", the "net increment ranking determining means", and the "net increment ranking displaying means".
[0058]
The ROM 68 records a control program for controlling the overall game flow of the gaming machine. Further, the ROM 68 stores initial data for executing the control program, a program for controlling the blinking operation pattern of the various lamps 104, a program for performing display control on the display device 18, and the like. Further, a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 20 is operated (start operation), a stop control table for determining a reel stop mode according to the generation of the random number, various peripherals Various control commands (commands) for transmitting signals to the devices are stored.
[0059]
Further, the program in the present embodiment specifically includes the following.
[0060]
(A) A program for executing a “payout awarding step of awarding a game medium as a payout when a game can be played with the consumption of the game medium as a game condition and a result of the game satisfies a predetermined winning condition”. .
[0061]
(B) A program for executing a “consumption number storage step of cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media”.
[0062]
(C) A program for executing a “credit storage step of storing game media as credits”.
[0063]
(D) A program for executing “a payout number storing step of cumulatively storing the number of provided game media when awarded as a payout in step (A)”.
[0064]
(E) “If the game medium is not stored as a credit in step (C), the consumption accumulated in step (B) is calculated from the number of game media stored in step (D). For performing a net increment counting step of counting the net increment obtained by reducing the number of game media performed.
[0065]
(F) A program for executing a “net increment registration step for registering the net increment counted in step (E)”.
[0066]
(G) A program for executing “a net increase rank determining step for determining a rank of a net increase of game media registered in step (F)”.
[0067]
(H) A program for executing a “net addition order display step of displaying the order of the net addition number of game media determined in step (G) on the display unit”.
[0068]
By executing such a program, ranking can be performed on game media acquired by the player, for example, until the cashout button is pressed.
[0069]
As a result, it is possible to display the order of the number of medals obtained by each player without providing a special device for specifying the player.
[0070]
Here, the “rank” is a rank based on the net increase of the payout in the game performed by each of the players, and the “rank” displayed on the “display section” is the “rank” of the “rank”. The higher rank is preferable, and the rank related to the player's game may be displayed together with the rank.
[0071]
In this way, the player who has won many medals is displayed with his / her ranking in a manner comparable to those of other players, and thus can give a sense of superiority and confidence.
[0072]
Incidentally, the program recorded in the ROM 68 mentioned here includes "payout awarding means", "consumption number storage means", "credit storage means", "payout number storage means", "net increase counting" described in the claims. Means, a net increment registering means, a net increment ranking determining means, and a net increment ranking displaying means.
[0073]
Further, the program in the present embodiment is recorded in the ROM 68, but may be recorded in a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, and a DVD. These programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be recorded in a RAM 70 or the like described later after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each of the programs may be recorded on a separate storage medium.
[0074]
Further, the EPROM 69 is a ROM capable of erasing and rewriting data, and records various ranking databases.
[0075]
The ranking database will be described with reference to FIG.
[0076]
The database shown in FIG. 6 is a payout lineking database, and its items include rank data, date data, net increase number data, acquired number data, and name data. In the payout ranking database, information on the payout of the gaming machine 10 is recorded.
[0077]
Here, the “net increase number data” is calculated by subtracting the number of medals consumed from the number of medals paid out in the case where the cashout button 32 is operated, that is, the number of medals paid out. In other words, even if a large number of medals can be obtained, if it is done by consuming a large number of medals, the value will be lost, so how to pay out many medals without consuming medals. Is ranked.
[0078]
The “acquired number data” is obtained by calculating the number of medals to be paid out in the case where the cashout button 32 is operated, that is, only the payout number. In other words, it is meaningful to acquire a large number of medals, and ranking is based on how many medals have been acquired regardless of the number of consumed medals.
[0079]
The RAM 70 stores the values of flags and variables used in the above-described programs. It should be noted that the RAM 70 described here includes the “payout awarding means”, “consumption number storage means”, “credit storage means”, “payout number storage means”, “net increase counting means”, “net increase It corresponds to a part of the "number registering means", the "net increment ranking determining means", and the "net increment ranking displaying means".
[0080]
Various peripheral devices are connected to the CPU 66 via a predetermined interface circuit group (not shown).
[0081]
The motor drive circuit 54 is connected to the CPU 66. The motor driving circuit 54 is connected to stepping motors 52L, 52C, 52R for driving each of the above-mentioned three reels 16L, 16C, 16R to rotate. Each of the stepping motors 52L, 52C, 52R is provided inside three reels 16L, 16C, 16R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 52L, 52C, 52R become the rotation centers of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R. The reels 16L, 16C, 16R are provided on the stepping motors 52L, 52C, 52R.
[0082]
The drive control command issued from the CPU 66 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 54, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 52L, 52C, 52R. The drive control command includes a command for the rotation speed, and controls the rotation and stop of the stepping motors 52L, 52C, 52R, and also controls the rotation speed.
[0083]
By controlling the stepping motors 52L, 52C, 52R as described above, the CPU 66 can control the rotation and stop of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R and also control the rotation speed.
[0084]
Each of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel, and the rotation angle position sensor is connected to the reel position detection circuit 56. Have been. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R is issued from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel position detection circuit 56, converted into a predetermined signal, and then supplied to the CPU 66.
[0085]
The CPU 66 calculates the code number of the symbol from the supplied rotation angle position, and specifies the symbol displayed on each of the display windows 14L, 14C, 14R by referring to the data table shown in FIG. You can do it.
[0086]
Further, a medal sensor 72 provided near the medal insertion slot 34 is connected to the CPU 66 via an interface circuit group. The medal sensor 72 supplies a inserted medal calculation signal for detecting that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 34 to the CPU 66.
[0087]
Further, the bill validator 74 provided near the bill insertion slot 36 is connected to the CPU 66 through an interface circuit group. The bill validator 74 supplies a bill calculation signal for detecting that a bill has been inserted from the bill insertion slot 36 to the CPU 66.
[0088]
Further, a bet switch (referred to as a bet SW) 76 provided near the bet button 28, a maximum bet switch (referred to as a max bet SW) 78 provided near the maximum bet button 30, Are connected to the CPU 66 via an interface circuit group. The bet switch 76 and the maximum bet switch 78 supply a bet signal and a maximum bet signal to the CPU 66 based on the operation of the bet button 28 and the maximum bet button 30.
[0089]
Furthermore, a start switch (referred to as a start SW in the figure) 80 provided near the start lever 20 is connected to the CPU 66 via an interface circuit group. The start switch 80 supplies a start signal to the CPU 66 based on the operation of the start lever 20.
[0090]
Furthermore, a cashout switch (referred to as a cashout SW in the figure) 84 provided near the cashout button 32 is connected to the CPU 66 via an interface circuit group. The cashout switch 84 supplies a cashout signal to the CPU 66 based on the operation of the cashout button 32.
[0091]
Furthermore, a cross switch (referred to as a cross SW in the figure) 86 provided near the cross key 22, a decision switch (referred to as a decision SW in the figure) 88 provided near the enter button 24, and a cancel button 26 A cancel switch (referred to as a cancel switch in the figure) 90 provided in the vicinity is connected to the CPU 66 via an interface circuit group. The cross switch 86, the decision switch 88, and the cancel switch 90 send a direction operation signal, a decision operation signal, and a cancel operation signal to the CPU 66 based on the operation of the operation keys 22, 24, and 26, respectively. Supply.
[0092]
Further, a sound CPU 92 is connected to the CPU 66 via an interface circuit group. The sound CPU 92 generates sound from the speaker 42 by receiving a sound generation command signal supplied from the CPU 66.
[0093]
The sound CPU 92 is connected with a ROM 94, a RAM 96, and a sound generator 98. Further, the speaker 42 (42L and 42R) is connected to the sound generator 98.
[0094]
The sound data is stored in the ROM 94, and the sound CPU 92 reads the sound data based on the sound generation command signal from the ROM 94 upon receiving the above-described sound generation command signal. The sound CPU 92 causes the RAM 96 to temporarily store data supplied from the CPU 66 and audio data read from the ROM 94. Further, the sound CPU 92 supplies the read audio data to the sound generating unit 98 at a predetermined timing, and the sound generating unit 98 converts the audio data into a predetermined signal and supplies the signal to the speaker 42, thereby generating a sound. I do.
[0095]
Furthermore, a display control device 102 is connected to the CPU 66 via an interface circuit group. The display control device 102 controls the display device 18 and various lamps 104 connected to the display control device 102 by receiving the image display command signal supplied from the CPU 66. The various lamps 104 include a tower light 44.
[0096]
Furthermore, a hopper drive circuit 106 is connected to the CPU 66, and a hopper 108 is connected to the hopper drive circuit 106. As shown in FIG. 4, if the stop mode indicates the winning of the internally won combination, the CPU 66 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 106 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 108. At that time, a medal discharge detection unit (not shown) counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 108, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 66. . In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 50 medals can be credited, and when the number of medals exceeds that, payout is performed unconditionally. As described above, the payout of medals is also performed when the cashout switch 84 supplies a cashout signal to the CPU 66. Thus, the CPU 66 stops driving the hopper 108 via the hopper driving circuit 106, and ends the medal payout process.
[0097]
Further, a communication control unit 110 is connected to the CPU 66 via an interface circuit group. The communication control unit 110 communicates with the management server 202 and the like via a communication line such as a public telephone line network or a local area network (LAN).
[0098]
[Description of display image]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an image displayed on the display device 18 of the gaming machine 10 as described above. The image shown in FIG. 7A shows a ranking table of the net increase number, and the image shown in FIG. 7B shows a ranking table of the acquired number.
[0099]
As shown in FIG. 7, in the center of the display device 18, a higher ranking table of payouts is displayed. This ranking table displays data from the first to tenth rankings of the net number increase data from the database shown in FIG. Also, buttons “previous page”, “change item”, and “back page” are displayed below the screen, and the display screen is displayed according to the operation of the cross key 22 and the decision switch 88 by the player. Will switch. The operation of the “previous page” button and the “back page” button switches the ranking table. For example, when the ranking table of the 11th to 20th places is displayed, the ranking table is changed according to the operation of the “previous page” button. A ranking table of the first to tenth places is displayed, and a ranking table of the 21st to 30th places is displayed in response to the operation of the “back page” button. In addition, the type of the ranking table is switched according to the operation of the “change item” button. For example, when the “change item” button is operated while the net increase number ranking table is displayed, FIG. As shown, the acquired number ranking table is displayed.
[0100]
In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the ranking table from the first place to the 100th place can be displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first to fifth places, the first to tenth places, It may be from 1st to 200th.
[0101]
[Operation of gaming machine]
FIGS. 8 to 12 show a subroutine for controlling the gaming machine 10 which is executed in the main control circuit 60 described above. The subroutines shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 are called at a predetermined timing from a previously executed main program and executed.
[0102]
Hereinafter, it is assumed that the gaming machine 10 has been activated in advance, the variables used in the CPU 66 described above are initialized to predetermined values, and the gaming machine 10 is operating normally.
[0103]
First, as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not operation members such as various buttons are not operated within a predetermined time, and whether or not the credit number data is "0" (step S11). In this process, the CPU 66 has received various signals supplied from the medal sensor 72, the bill validator 74, the bet switch 76, the maximum bet switch 78, the cashout switch 84, the cross switch 86, the decision switch 88, and the cancel switch 90. In such a case, the timer is counted up, and when various signals are received again, the timer is reset. If the timer has reached the predetermined value and the credit amount data recorded in the RAM 70 is determined to be “0”, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S12, and the timer has not reached the predetermined value. Alternatively, if it is determined that the credit amount data recorded in the RAM 70 is not “0”, this step is ended.
[0104]
Next, in step S12, a ranking screen display process is executed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads ranking table data, which is a predetermined ranking, from the ranking database of the EPROM 69, and supplies the ranking table data to the display control device 102. Then, the display control device 102 performs the ranking display based on the ranking table data.
[0105]
As described above, by performing the processing of step S11 and step S12, "the game state detecting means for detecting whether or not the player is playing a game is provided, and the ranking display means is In the case where it is detected by the game state detecting means that the player is not playing a game, the order of the net increase of the game medium determined by the net increase order determining means can be displayed on the display section. Since there is a game, it is possible to urge a player to play a game in a gaming machine that is not playing a game, thereby reducing vacant seats.
[0106]
In addition, even if the player is playing a game, the ranking of the players may be displayed. In this case, a player who has performed well may give a sense of superiority and confidence. Can be increased.
[0107]
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S51). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the inserted medal calculation signal supplied from the medal sensor 72 has been received. As a result, when determining that the inserted medal calculation signal has been received, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S52, and when not determining that the inserted medal calculation signal has been received, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S57.
[0108]
Next, in step S52, cumulative storage processing of the input number data is executed. In this processing, the CPU 66 increments the input number data positioned in the RAM 70. Thus, the number of inserted medals is calculated. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S53.
[0109]
Next, it is determined whether or not the bet amount data has reached the upper limit (step S53). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the bet number data recorded in the RAM 70, and when determining that the bet number data has reached the upper limit, shifts the processing to step S54, and determines that the bet number data has reached the upper limit. If not determined, the process proceeds to step S56.
[0110]
Next, in step S54, a process of recording the bet amount data is executed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads the bet number data positioned in the RAM 70, increments the bet number data, and records the data in the RAM 70 as bet number data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S55.
[0111]
Next, a jackpot value accumulation recording process is executed (step S55). In this process, the CPU 66 reads out the jackpot data located in the RAM 70, ie, the so-called jackpot value, and updates the jackpot value by increasing it.
[0112]
Specifically, when three medals are inserted, a predetermined ratio (“0.4” in the present embodiment) is added to data “03” based on the number of inserted medals. Then, the integrated data (here, data “1.2”) is added to the currently stored jackpot value (for example, 2000) as a jackpot value (as a result, “2001.2”). Jackpot value).
[0113]
After the cumulative recording process of the jackpot value, the bet number data is cumulatively recorded in the RAM 70 as the cumulative bet number data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S57.
[0114]
On the other hand, in step S56, recording processing of credit amount data is executed. In this process, the CPU 66 increments the credit amount data recorded in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S57.
[0115]
Next, it is determined whether or not an operation such as a bet button has been performed (step S57). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the bet signal or the maximum bet signal supplied from the bet switch 76 and the maximum bet switch 78 has been received. As a result, when determining that the inserted medal calculation signal has been received, the CPU 66 records data based on the inserted medal calculation signal in the RAM 70, shifts the processing to step S58, and determines that the bet signal or the maximum bet signal has been received. If not, this step is immediately terminated.
[0116]
Next, in step S58, it is determined whether there is no credit amount and whether the bet amount data has reached the upper limit. In this process, if the CPU 66 determines that there is no credit or the bet number data has reached the upper limit, the CPU 66 immediately ends this subroutine, and there is no credit or the bet number data reaches the upper limit. If it is not determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S59.
[0117]
Next, in step S59, a process of recording the bet amount data is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads the bet number data positioned in the RAM 70, increments the bet number data, and records the data in the RAM 70 as bet number data, as in the process of step S54. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S60.
[0118]
Next, in step S60, a jackpot value accumulation recording process is executed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads out the jackpot data located in the RAM 70, that is, the so-called jackpot value, and updates the jackpot value in the same manner as in the process of step S55.
[0119]
After the cumulative recording process of the jackpot value, the bet number data is cumulatively recorded in the RAM 70 as the cumulative bet number data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S61.
[0120]
Next, a credit number data recording process is executed (step S61). In this process, the CPU 66 executes a credit number data recording process in the same manner as the process in step S56. In this process, the CPU 66 decrements the credit amount data recorded in the RAM 70. When this process ends, this step ends immediately.
[0121]
Further, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the bet number data is “0” (step S71). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the bet number data positioned in the RAM 70, and when determining that the bet number data is “0”, shifts the processing to step S71 again and sets the bet number data to “0”. Is not determined, the process proceeds to step S72.
[0122]
Next, it is determined whether a game start operation has been performed (step S72). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a start signal supplied from the start switch 80 has been received. As a result, when determining that the start signal has been received, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S73, and when not determining that the start signal has been received, shifts the processing to step S71. Thus, the game is not started until the start lever 20 is operated.
[0123]
Next, a random number lottery process is executed (step S73). In this process, the CPU 66 generates a random number and records the internal lottery data based on the random number in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.
[0124]
Next, a reel rotation stop process is executed (step S74). In this process, the CPU 66 issues a drive control command to the motor drive circuit 54. In this process, the rotation speed, the stop symbol, and the like are determined based on the internal lottery data recorded in the RAM 70 by the process of step S73, and when the reels 16L, 16C, 16R are stopped, The process moves to step S75. The CPU 66 stops the reels 16L, 16C, and 16R based on the internal lottery data recorded in the RAM 70 in the process of step S73 so that predetermined symbols are displayed from the display windows 14L, 14C, and 14R.
[0125]
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a winning (step S75). In this process, when the CPU 66 determines that the symbols of the reels 16L, 16C, and 16R stopped and displayed on the activated line are in the stop mode indicating the winning of the internally won combination as shown in FIG. If the symbols on the reels 16L, 16C, and 16R stopped and displayed on the activated line are not determined to be in the stop mode indicating the winning of the winning combination, the process proceeds to step S79. Transfer.
[0126]
Next, in step S76, a calculation process of payout number data is executed. In this process, the CPU 66 detects the symbols of the reels 16L, 16C, 16R stopped and displayed on the activated line, calculates the payout number data as shown in FIG. 4, and records the data to that effect in the RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.
[0127]
Next, a payout process is executed (step S77). In this process, the CPU 66 increases or updates the credit number data based on the payout number data recorded in the RAM 70 in the process of step S76, or supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 106, thereby obtaining a predetermined number of payouts. Pay out medals. At that time, a medal discharge detection unit (not shown) counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 108, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 66. . When this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.
[0128]
Next, a cumulative recording process of the payout cumulative data is executed (Step S78). In this process, the CPU 66 reads out the payout number data recorded in the RAM 70 by the process of step S76 and cumulatively records the data as payout accumulation data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.
[0129]
Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is won (step S79). In this process, if the random number generated in the process of step S73 and recorded on the RAM 70 is to win the jackpot, the CPU 66 corresponds to the jackpot value recorded in the RAM 70. Game media to be paid out or credited. Then, when the CPU 66 determines that the lottery result wins the jackpot, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S81. When the CPU 66 determines that the lottery result does not win the jackpot, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S80.
[0130]
Next, in a step S80, it is determined whether or not the cashout button is pressed. In this process, if the CPU 66 determines that the cash-out signal supplied from the cash-out switch 84 has been received, the process proceeds to step S94. If the CPU 66 determines that the cash-out signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S71. Transfer processing to
[0131]
Next, a payout value calculation process is executed (step S94). In this processing, the CPU 66 calculates the net increase number data and the acquired number data based on various data such as the insertion number data, the credit number data, the payout accumulation data, the bet number data, and records the calculated data in the RAM 70. Here, the “net additional number data” is calculated by subtracting the number of medals consumed from the number of payouts, and the “acquired number data” is simply calculated only the number of payouts. Then, the CPU 66 resets various data such as the insertion number data, the credit number data, the payout accumulation data, and the bet number data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S83.
[0132]
On the other hand, in step S81, a tower light lighting process and a jackpot sound generation process are executed. In this process, the CPU 66 supplies an image display command signal for turning on the tower light to the display control device 102, and the display control device 102 that has received the image display command signal transmits the image display command signal to the tower light 44 included in the various lamps 104. By supplying the drive signal, the tower light 44 is turned on.
[0133]
Similarly to the above-described processing, the sound CPU 92 supplies a sound generation command signal for generating a jackpot sound to the sound CPU 92, and upon receiving the sound generation command signal, the sound CPU 92 converts the sound data from the ROM 94 based on the signal. By reading the audio data and supplying the audio data to the sound generator 98, the jackpot sound is generated from the speaker 42 as described above. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S82.
[0134]
Next, this jackpot value calculation process is executed (step S82). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the jackpot data as a jackpot value and records it in the RAM 70. It should be noted that the CPU 66 calculates various data other than the jackpot value based on the payout accumulation data, the inserted number data, the credit number data, and the like, and records the data in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S83.
[0135]
Next, it is determined whether the net number increase data and the acquired number data are in the top 100 (step S83). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the net number increase data and the acquired number data recorded in the RAM 70 by the process of step S94. Further, the CPU 66 reads date and time data from a timer built in the CPU. Further, the CPU 66 reads out the insertion number data stored in the RAM 70 and generates jackpot value net number increase data. Then, the CPU 66 newly records these data in the ranking database of the EPROM 69.
[0136]
Further, the CPU 66 executes a process of updating the ranking database. That is, the order of the database to which the new data is added is updated.
[0137]
Then, the CPU 66 reads the order of the new data and uses it as a criterion. If the CPU 66 determines that the new data is within the 100th place, the process proceeds to step S84. If the CPU 66 does not determine that the new data is within the 100th place, the CPU 66 immediately ends this subroutine. I do.
[0138]
Next, in a step S84, it is determined whether or not to use the ranking service. In this process, the CPU 66 supplies the display control device 102 with an image display command signal for causing the user to select whether or not to use the ranking service. Display an image for prompting the user to select whether or not to use the ranking service.
[0139]
Then, the CPU 66 receives the direction operation signal, the determination operation signal, and the cancellation operation signal supplied from the cross switch 86, the determination switch 88, and the cancellation switch 90, and determines that the ranking service is to be used according to the signals. Then, the process proceeds to step S85, and if it is not determined that the ranking service is to be used, the process proceeds to step S93. That is, by executing the processing of step S84, the processing of steps S85 to S92, which will be described later, is not performed.
[0140]
Next, in step S85, display processing of a name input screen is executed. In this process, the CPU 66 causes the display device 18 to display an image indicating that name data is to be recorded, via the display control device 102, as in the above-described process. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S86.
[0141]
Next, a process of setting 15 seconds is executed (step S86). In this process, the CPU 66 sets a timer built in the CPU 66 to 15 seconds. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S87.
[0142]
Next, a process of inputting a name is executed (step S87). In this process, the CPU 66 receives the direction operation signal and the cancel operation signal supplied from the cross switch 86 and the cancel switch 90, and records the name data in the RAM 70 according to the signals. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S88.
[0143]
Next, it is determined whether or not the enter button has been pressed (step S88). In this process, if the CPU 66 determines that the determination operation signal supplied from the determination switch 88 has been received, the process proceeds to step S91. If the CPU 66 determines that the determination operation signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S89. Move.
[0144]
Next, in step S89, a countdown process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 causes a built-in timer to count down the input time of the name data set in the process of step S86. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S90.
[0145]
Next, it is determined whether or not the counted time is “0” (step S90). In this process, when the CPU 66 determines that the result of the countdown in the process of step S89 is “0”, the CPU 66 shifts the process to the step S91, and does not determine that the result of the countdown is “0”. In this case, the process moves to step S87.
[0146]
Next, a database update process is executed (step S91). In this process, the CPU 66 records the name data, the net number increase data, the acquired number, and the like in the ranking database of the EPROM 69 as described above. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S92.
[0147]
Next, a ranking screen display process is executed (step S92). In this process, the CPU 66 reads ranking table data, which is a predetermined ranking, from the ranking database of the EPROM 69, and supplies the ranking table data to the display control device 102. Then, the display control device 102 performs the ranking display based on the ranking table data. In this case, the number of medals obtained by the current game and the order of the medals, such as "Your True Win is OOOO", are displayed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S93.
[0148]
Next, reset processing of each data is executed (step S93). In this process, the CPU 66 resets each data located in the RAM 70. When this process ends, this subroutine ends immediately.
[0149]
By performing the processing of steps S52 and S54 to step S56, step S59, step S61, step S91, step S92 and step S94 described above, the "consumption number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media" Credit storage means for storing game media as credits; payout number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of game media provided when the payout is provided by the payout providing means; When the game medium is not stored as a credit by the storage means, the consumed game medium accumulated by the consumption number storage means is calculated from the number of the game media stored by the payout number storage means. Net increment counting means for counting the net increment obtained by reducing the number of The net increment register for registering the counted net increment is determined by the net increment rank determining means for determining the rank of the net increment of the game media registered by the net increment register, and the net increment rank determining means. And a net number ranking display means for displaying the rank of the net number increment of the game media on the display unit, '' for example, in a period until the cashout button is pressed, the game media acquired by the player are displayed. You can perform ranking for the target.
[0150]
As a result, it is possible to display the order of the number of medals obtained by each player without providing a special device for specifying the player.
[0151]
Here, the “rank” is a rank based on the net increase of the payout in the game performed by each of the players, and the “rank” displayed on the “display section” is the “rank” of the “rank”. The higher rank is preferable, and the rank related to the player's game may be displayed together with the rank.
[0152]
In this way, the player who has won many medals is displayed with his / her ranking in a manner comparable to those of other players, and thus can give a sense of superiority and confidence.
[0153]
By performing the processing of steps S85, S87, S91, and S92 described above, "the personal information storage means for storing personal information relating to the player, and the net number of game media displayed by the net number display means are displayed. Personal information display means for displaying personal information on the display unit, which is stored by the personal information storage means together with the rank, and which corresponds to the rank of the net increase of the game medium. " By displaying personal information such as the like, the ranking of the player will be displayed so that it can be distinguished by other people, providing a service that increases the possibility of giving the player a greater sense of superiority and confidence can do.
[0154]
[Configuration including card game machine]
In the present embodiment, an example of the gaming machine 10 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and has an operation unit for paying out credits, such as a cashout button 32, having a credit function. Anything should do. Further, in the present embodiment, an example of the gaming machine 10 having a jackpot has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may not include a jackpot, for example, a gaming state that is simply advantageous to a player, That is, it is sufficient that the gaming machine includes both the jackpot game and a pachinko gaming machine, a slot gaming machine, a medal gaming machine, or the like. Of course, a gaming machine including a card gaming machine as shown in FIG. 13 is suitable. .
[0155]
As a result, it is possible to display the order of the number of medals obtained by each player without providing a special device for specifying the player.
[0156]
Here, the “rank” is a rank based on the net increase of the payout in the game performed by each of the players, and the “rank” displayed on the “display section” is the “rank” of the “rank”. The higher rank is preferable, and the rank related to the player's game may be displayed together with the rank.
[0157]
In this way, the player who has won many medals is displayed with his / her ranking in a manner comparable to those of other players, and thus can give a sense of superiority and confidence.
[0158]
[Configuration including server]
In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 10 is configured only. However, as shown in FIG. 14, the gaming machine 10 is connected to the management server 202, and transmits and receives predetermined information to and from the management server 202. The configuration may be such that it can be performed. Specifically, the management server 202 may be configured to include a recording medium such as a hard disk drive or the like and store the ranking database as shown in FIG. 6 in the storage medium. Further, the image data as described above may be generated, the image data may be supplied to the gaming machine 10 as a terminal device, and the gaming machine 10 receiving the image data may display an image based on the image data. Of course, the gaming machine 10 may select image data and display an image based on the image display signal supplied from the management server 202.
[0159]
That is, the management server 202 controls the gaming machine 10 and has a function of performing control such that “the order of the special payout data is displayed on the display unit of the gaming machine”.
[0160]
Thereby, "the gaming machine has been awarded as a payout by the payout by the payout amount storing means for cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media, a credit storage means for storing the game media as credits, and In the case, the payout number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of the provided game media, and when the game storage medium is not stored as a credit by the credit storage means, the payout number storage means is stored by the payout number storage means. A net increase counting means for counting a net increase obtained by subtracting the number of consumed game media cumulatively stored by the consumed number storage means from the number of game media being stored. Yes, "controls this gaming machine." The server comprises: a net increment register for registering the net increment counted by the net increment counter in the gaming machine; Net add-on rank determining means for determining the rank of the net add-on of the game media registered by: and net add-on rank display means for displaying the order of the net add-on of the game medium determined by the net add-on rank determining means on the display unit. And so on, for example, in a period until the cashout button is pressed, ranking can be performed on the game media acquired by the player.
[0161]
As a result, it is possible to display the order of the number of medals obtained by each player without providing a special device for specifying the player.
[0162]
Here, the “rank” is a rank based on the net increase of the payout in the game performed by each of the players, and the “rank” displayed on the “display section” is the “rank” of the “rank”. The higher rank is preferable, and the rank related to the player's game may be displayed together with the rank.
[0163]
In this way, the player who has won many medals is displayed with his / her ranking in a manner comparable to those of other players, and thus can give a sense of superiority and confidence.
[0164]
Also, by displaying the ranking etc. on the gaming machine, not only can the player have a sense of superiority without leaving the gaming machine, but also is displayed on the ranking display dedicated machine installed in the game hall, Even when the player is not playing the game, the player can have a sense of superiority. Furthermore, the ranking can be displayed from a terminal device such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, and a PDA through a communication network, and the superiority can be felt anytime and anywhere. Can occur.
[0165]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14, an external server 204 installed outside the game hall, terminal devices 206 (206A and 206B), and the like can be connected to the network NT to which a plurality of gaming machines and the management server 202 are connected. May be configured.
[0166]
In this way, the ranking may be determined only within a certain game arcade, or may be determined within a range that includes other game arcades. Various rankings can be displayed, such as by prefecture, by region, in the whole country, and all over the world, and the wider the range, the greater the sense of superiority.
[0167]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, `` a consumption number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media, a credit storage means for storing game media as credits, and Is stored in the payout number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of the provided game media, and when the game storage medium is not stored as a credit in the credit storage means, is stored in the payout number storage means. A net increase counting means for counting a net increase obtained by subtracting the number of consumed game media stored cumulatively by the consumption number storage means from the number of game media, and a net increase counting means for counting the net increase. Net increment registering means for registering the net increment, net increment ranking determining means for determining the rank of the net increment of the game media registered by the net increment registering means, and the net increment Net addition rank display means for displaying the order of the net addition number of the game medium determined by the rank determination means on the display unit. ", For example, in the period until the cashout button is pressed, Can be ranked for the game media acquired.
[0168]
As a result, it is possible to display the order of the number of medals obtained by each player without providing a special device for specifying the player.
[0169]
In this way, the player who has won many medals is displayed with his / her ranking in a manner comparable to those of other players, and thus can give a sense of superiority and confidence.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing an example of a data table of the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a winning symbol combination table of the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an example of a reel mode in the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a database recorded in the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a database recorded in the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing an image displayed on the display device of the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a schematic view of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration in which a server and a gaming machine are connected via a network.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 gaming machines
14 Display window
16 reel
18 Display device
32 Cash Out Button
52 stepper motor
54 Motor drive circuit
56 reel position detection circuit
60 Main control circuit
66 CPU
68, 94 ROM
70, 96 RAM
84 Cash Out Switch
102 Display control device
110 communication control unit
202 Management server
204 external server
206 Terminal device

Claims (3)

A display portion on which an image is displayed, and a payout providing means for providing a game medium as a payout when the game satisfies a predetermined winning condition when the game satisfies a predetermined winning condition when the game medium is consumed. And a gaming machine having
A consumption number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media, a credit storage means for storing the game media as credits, and a game provided when the payout is provided by the payout providing means. A payout number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of media; and if the game storage medium is not stored as a credit by the credit storage means, the number of game media stored by the payout number storage means is Net increment counting means for counting the net increment obtained by reducing the number of consumed game media stored cumulatively by the consumption count storage means; and net increment registering the net increment counted by the net increment counting means. Number registering means, net increment ranking determining means for determining the rank of net increment of game media registered by the net increment registering means, and net increment ranking determining means Game machine characterized by comprising a net increase rank display means for displaying a net increase of ranking of the constant game media on the display unit. Personal information storage means for storing personal information relating to the player, and the order of the net addition number of the game medium displayed by the net addition number display means, and stored by the personal information storage means, and 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: personal information display means for displaying personal information corresponding to the order on the display unit. For a gaming machine having a display unit on which an image is displayed, it is possible to play a game with the consuming of the game medium as a game condition, and when the result of the game satisfies a predetermined winning condition, the game medium is A program for executing a payout providing step for providing a payout,
A consumption number storage step of cumulatively storing the number of consumed game media, a credit storage step of storing the game media as credits, and a game medium stored in the credit storage step after being provided as a payout in the payout providing step. Is not stored as a credit, the number of game media consumed cumulatively stored in the consumption number storage step is subtracted from the number of game media provided as a payout in the payout providing step. A net increment counting step for counting the obtained net increment, a net increment registering step for registering the net increment counted in the net increment counting step, and a ranking of the net increment of the game media registered in the net increment registering step. A net increment ranking determining step for determining A program characterized by executing a net increase rank display step allowed to display the net increase in order of the determined game media on the display unit, to the game machine.

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