JP2008036291A - Slot machine and play method executed by slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which has improved ability to pull in more customers and to which a new entertainment property can be added, a management server and a play method therefor. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with a controller. The controller executes the processing of converting one piece of numerical data to numerical data of another kind when a prescribe condition is satisfied, wherein the one piece of numerical data can be converted to credit data usable in a game stored in a memory and has varying conversion rate for conversion to the credit data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine for playing a game using a game medium such as a coin and a playing method executed by the slot machine.

Conventionally, in a facility where a slot machine is installed, a game can be played by inserting various game media such as coins and cash into the slot machine. Each slot machine pays out a payout according to a winning state (game result) generated by the progress of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

On the other hand, in order to improve the ability to attract customers, on the other hand, there is a technology that gives points according to the frequency of visiting a game facility or the number of times a game is played, and provides free meal invitations, accommodations, etc. according to these points. It is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 2).
Conventionally, a slot machine incorporating a stock market game has been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 3). When the player operates the “sell” button, the slot machine provides an award of an amount obtained by multiplying the stock price at the time of pressing the button by the number of shares owned by the player.

US Patent No. 690133 International Publication No. 2004/013820 Australian Patent No. 784767

An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the ability to attract customers and adding new entertainment properties, and a playing method thereof.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the following.
The slot machine of the present invention includes a controller. The controller can convert to credit data that can be used for a game stored in the memory on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a conversion rate for converting to credit data is A process of converting the fluctuating numerical data into other types of numerical data is executed.

According to the slot machine of the present invention, the value can be changed using numerical data separately from the credit data whose value per unit does not change. Therefore, even in a slot machine that uses credit data whose value does not fluctuate, elements such as securities transactions can be incorporated into the game, and further entertainment can be added to the game by the slot machine.
In addition, when there are a plurality of types of numerical data and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the numerical data of 1 is converted into other types of numerical data. For example, the numerical data of 1 is converted into more credits. By converting it into numerical data that can be performed, it becomes possible to provide a player with benefits, provide more diverse interests, and improve the rate of attracting customers.

The present invention also provides the following.
The slot machine of the present invention includes a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and a controller. The controller may be used in a game when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. Processing that issues numerical data that can be converted into credit data that can be converted into credit data and that changes the conversion rate for conversion to credit data and stores it in a memory, and that a predetermined condition is satisfied A process of converting one numerical data stored in the memory into other types of numerical data is executed.

According to the slot machine of the present invention, the value can be changed using numerical data separately from the credit data whose value per unit does not change. Therefore, even in a slot machine that uses credit data whose value does not fluctuate, elements such as securities transactions can be incorporated into the game, and further entertainment can be added to the game by the slot machine.
In addition, when there are a plurality of types of numerical data and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the numerical data of 1 is converted into other types of numerical data. For example, the numerical data of 1 is converted into more credits. By converting it into numerical data that can be performed, it becomes possible to provide a player with benefits, provide more diverse interests, and improve the rate of attracting customers.

The present invention also provides the following.
The slot machine of the present invention includes a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and a controller. The controller may be used in a game when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. Can be converted into credit data that can be converted, and one numerical data is selected from a plurality of types of numerical data whose conversion rate for conversion into credit data varies, and the selected numerical data is issued When the processing stored in the memory and a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged, the combination of the symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined second winning combination. , 1 type of numerical data stored in the memory It executes a process of converting the numerical data.

According to the slot machine of the present invention, the value can be changed using numerical data separately from the credit data whose value per unit does not change. Therefore, even in a slot machine that uses credit data whose value does not fluctuate, elements such as securities transactions can be incorporated into the game, and further entertainment can be added to the game by the slot machine.
In addition, when there are a plurality of types of numerical data and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the numerical data of 1 is converted into other types of numerical data. For example, the numerical data of 1 is converted into more credits. By converting it into numerical data that can be performed, it becomes possible to provide a player with benefits, provide more diverse interests, and improve the rate of attracting customers.

The present invention also provides the following.
The playing method of the present invention is a playing method for executing the following processing in a slot machine. It is possible to convert to credit data that can be used for a game stored in the memory, and the conversion rate for conversion to credit data varies on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied Convert numeric data to other types of numeric data.

According to the playing method of the present invention, the value can be changed using numerical data separately from the credit data whose value per unit does not change. Therefore, even in a slot machine that uses credit data whose value does not fluctuate, elements such as securities transactions can be incorporated into the game, and further entertainment can be added to the game by the slot machine.
In addition, when there are a plurality of types of numerical data and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the numerical data of 1 is converted into other types of numerical data. For example, the numerical data of 1 is converted into more credits. By converting it into numerical data that can be performed, it becomes possible to provide a player with benefits, provide more diverse interests, and improve the rate of attracting customers.

The present invention also provides the following.
The playing method of the present invention is a playing method in which the following processing is executed in a slot machine having a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged. Credits that can be used in a game when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. Numerical data that can be converted into data and whose conversion rate for conversion into credit data varies is issued and stored in the memory. One numerical data stored in the memory is converted into another type of numerical data on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to the playing method of the present invention, the value can be changed using numerical data separately from the credit data whose value per unit does not change. Therefore, even in a slot machine that uses credit data whose value does not fluctuate, elements such as securities transactions can be incorporated into the game, and further entertainment can be added to the game by the slot machine.
In addition, when there are a plurality of types of numerical data and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the numerical data of 1 is converted into other types of numerical data. For example, the numerical data of 1 is converted into more credits. By converting it into numerical data that can be performed, it becomes possible to provide a player with benefits, provide more diverse interests, and improve the rate of attracting customers.

The present invention also provides the following.
The playing method of the present invention is a playing method in which the following processing is executed in a slot machine having a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged. Credits that can be used in a game when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. One numerical data is selected from a plurality of types of numerical data that can be converted into data and the conversion rate for conversion to credit data varies, and the selected numerical data is issued and stored in the memory. To do. Numerical data stored in the memory when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined second winning combination. Is converted to other types of numerical data.

According to the playing method of the present invention, the value can be changed using numerical data separately from the credit data whose value per unit does not change. Therefore, even in a slot machine that uses credit data whose value does not fluctuate, elements such as securities transactions can be incorporated into the game, and further entertainment can be added to the game by the slot machine.
In addition, when there are a plurality of types of numerical data and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the numerical data of 1 is converted into other types of numerical data. For example, the numerical data of 1 is converted into more credits. By converting it into numerical data that can be performed, it becomes possible to provide a player with benefits, provide more diverse interests, and improve the rate of attracting customers.

Furthermore, the slot machine and the playing method of the present invention provide the following.
The slot machine includes a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and when the controller rearranges the plurality of symbols arranged on the display, a combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is determined in advance. In the case of the first winning combination, a process of issuing numerical data and storing it in the memory is executed.

According to the slot machine and the playing method of the present invention, numerical data is issued when a predetermined combination is established on a predetermined winning line as a result of rearranging a plurality of symbols. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give a player the same benefits as when paying out game media, and to provide more diverse interests.

Furthermore, the slot machine and the playing method of the present invention provide the following.
The controller, when rearranging a plurality of symbols arranged on the display, when the combination of the symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination, a plurality of types of numerical data 1 is selected, and the process of issuing the selected 1 numerical data and storing it in the memory is executed.

According to the slot machine and the playing method of the present invention, when a predetermined combination is established on a predetermined winning line as a result of rearranging a plurality of symbols, a numerical value of 1 is selected from a plurality of types of numerical data. Data is selected and the numerical data is issued. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give a player the same benefits as when paying out game media, and to provide more diverse interests.

Furthermore, the slot machine and the playing method of the present invention provide the following.
The controller stores the plurality of symbols arranged on the display in the memory when the symbol combination rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined second winning combination. A process of converting the numerical data of 1 to other types of numerical data is executed.

According to the slot machine and the playing method of the present invention, when a second predetermined combination different from the predetermined combination is established on a predetermined winning line as a result of rearrangement of a plurality of symbols, Published numeric data is converted to other types of numeric data. By adopting such a configuration, for example, it becomes possible to give a player a profit by converting 1 numerical data into numerical data that can be converted into more credits, and more. It is possible to provide various interests.

[Definition of terms]
“Credit data” refers to data that can be used in games. In the slot machine, when a coin, bill, or the like is inserted, it is converted into a predetermined amount of credit data. For example, when one coin is inserted, the data is converted into data of 1 credit, and when 2 coins are inserted, it is converted into data of 2 credits. For example, when a bill is inserted, the number of coins corresponding to the monetary value of the bill is calculated and converted to data indicating the number. Using the credit data thus converted, the player can play a game. Specifically, for example, when used for a game in a slot machine such as a slot machine, a predetermined game can be performed by using (consuming) a predetermined amount of credits by performing a predetermined operation.
“Numerical data” refers to data that can be converted into credit data and is different from credit data. There are multiple types of numerical data.

“Conversion rate” refers to the rate at which numerical data is converted to credit data. “The conversion rate fluctuates” means that the conversion ratio between credit data and numerical data fluctuates. For example, it means that the numerical value 8 can be converted into the credit 10 at the conversion rate at a certain time, and the numerical value 7 can be converted into the credit 10 at the conversion rate at the certain time. The plural types of numerical data have different conversion rates.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of improving the ability to attract customers and adding new entertainment properties, and a playing method thereof.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Hereinafter, the numerical data in the present invention is referred to as stock data, and the number indicated by the stock data is referred to as the number of shares.

First, a prize in the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between a plurality of types of prizes, the possibility of establishment of each prize, and the number of payouts in the present embodiment.
When five “STOCK” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L, 30 stock data (green) per coin inserted is given to the player. The combination in which five “STOCK” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L corresponds to the first winning combination in the present invention.
There are three types of stock data (green), (red), and (blue), and each stock data has a different conversion rate for converting into credit data. The conversion rate for stock data (green) is called the conversion rate (green). Similarly, the conversion rate for stock data (red) and stock data (blue) Called rate (blue). Although the conversion rate of each stock data varies, the value of the conversion rate always varies so that the conversion rate (green)> conversion rate (red)> conversion rate (blue). That is, when converting the same number of stock data into credits, the amount of credits that can be obtained is stock data (green) <stock data (red) <stock data (blue).

When five “APPLE” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L on the display block 28 displayed on the lower image display panel 16, the bonus game trigger is won and a bonus game is entered. In the bonus game, a predetermined number of free games are executed based on the random number value obtained by executing the random number generation program included in the symbol determination program.
When shifting to the bonus game, the type of stock data held by the player increases by one rank. The fact that the type of stock data increases by one rank means that the same amount of stock data is converted into stock data of a type that increases the amount of credits that can be obtained when converting the stock data into credits. In the present embodiment, the first rank of stock data (green) is set as stock data (red), and the first rank of stock data (red) is set as (blue). Therefore, when shifting to the bonus game, the stock data (green) of the player is converted into the same number of stock data (red), and the stock data (red) is converted into the same number of stock data (blue). The stock data (blue) is maintained without being converted. For example, if the player has stock data (green), stock data (red), and stock data (blue) 100, 50, and 20 at the time of transition to the bonus game, the stock data type increases by one rank. As a result, the respective ownership amounts change to 0, 100, and 70.
A combination in which five “APPLE” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L corresponds to the second winning combination in the present invention.

When five “JACKPOT 7” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L, 30 coins are paid out per coin inserted. Similarly, if 5 symbols “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “CHERRY”, “ORANGE” are stopped and displayed on the winning line L, each combination award is supported. The number of coins to be paid out.

In this embodiment, a case where three types of stock data exist will be described. However, in the present invention, the number of types of stock data is not particularly limited as long as it is plural. Further, in the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the magnitude relationship between the conversion rate values of each stock data is always constant. However, in the present invention, the magnitude relationship between the conversion rate values of each stock data may be switched. There may be.

In this embodiment, a case where 30 stock data (green) per coin inserted is given to the player when five “STOCK” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L will be described. However, in the present invention, the predetermined condition for stock data being given to the player is not particularly limited. For example, a predetermined number of combinations of symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L. Or when the number of games reaches a predetermined number. Further, the player may be able to convert the credit data owned by the player into stock data.

In this embodiment, a case where 30 stock data (green) per coin inserted is given to the player when five “STOCK” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L will be described. However, in the present invention, the type of stock data to be given is not particularly limited. For example, based on a random value obtained by executing a predetermined random number generation program, It is good also as determining a kind.

Next, the gaming system according to the present invention will be described.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming system 100 includes a plurality of slot machines 10 and a management server 200 connected to these slot machines 10 via a predetermined communication line 101. Such a gaming system 100 may be constructed within one gaming facility capable of performing various games such as bars and casinos, or may be constructed among a plurality of gaming facilities. Further, when the game system 100 is constructed within one game facility, the game system 100 may be constructed for each floor or section of the game facility. The communication line 101 is not particularly limited, and may be wired or wireless, and a dedicated line, an exchange line, or the like can be employed.

In the slot machine 10, when coins, bills or the like are inserted, it is stored as credit data. The player can play a game using this credit data. Further, the slot machine 10 can convert stock data into credit data. In this embodiment, a case where conversion from stock data to credit data is always possible will be described. However, in the present invention, conversion from numerical data to credit data is allowed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is good. Examples of the predetermined condition include that the symbols rearranged in the game have a predetermined combination, a predetermined time, and the like. Further, as the predetermined condition, a stop switch may be provided in the slot machine 10 and a plurality of symbols that are stopped and displayed based on the operation of the stop switch may be a predetermined combination.

The management server 200 transmits conversion rate data indicating the calculated conversion rate to each slot machine 10. The timing for transmitting the conversion rate data to each slot machine 10 is not particularly limited. For example, when conversion result data is received or when conversion rate data is calculated, each slot machine is requested to transmit conversion rate data. And so on. The conversion rate calculation method will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

When receiving the conversion rate data, the slot machine 10 stores it in the RAM 43 (see FIG. 5). In the present invention, it is preferable to display the conversion rate. The display method of the conversion rate is not particularly limited. For example, the current conversion rate may be displayed, or the transition of the conversion rate from the past to the present may be displayed in a graph. In the slot machine 10, when there is a conversion input from stock data to credit data, the stock data is converted to credit data based on the conversion rate data.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 10 is a video slot machine. However, in the present invention, the slot machine is not limited to a video slot machine, and may be a so-called single game machine such as a rotary reel type slot machine or a video card game machine, and is a horse racing game, a bingo game, or a lottery. A so-called mass game machine (multi-terminal gaming machine) that plays a game that requires a predetermined time until the result is displayed may be used.

In the slot machine 10, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media. However, in the present invention, the game medium is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include medals, tokens, electronic money, and tickets. The ticket is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a ticket with a barcode as described later.

The slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11.

A lower image display panel 16 is provided in front of the main door 13. The lower image display panel 16 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel, and various information related to the game, effect images, and the like are displayed during the game. The lower image display panel 16 functions as a display in the present invention. The lower image display panel 16 provided in the slot machine 10 of the present invention is configured by a transparent liquid crystal panel, and displays 15 display blocks 28 in 5 columns and 3 rows. Each display block 28 displays one symbol. That is, three symbols are displayed in each symbol row. The lower image display panel 16 is provided with one winning line L that horizontally crosses the five display blocks 28 displayed in the center row. The winning line L defines a combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line L is a predetermined combination, the number of coins corresponding to the combination and the number of coins inserted (BET number) is paid out.

In the lower image display panel 16, a credit number display unit 31 and a payout number display unit 32 are set. The credit amount display unit 31 displays the number of credited coins as an image. In the payout display section 32, the number of coins paid out when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line L is a predetermined combination is displayed as an image.

In the present invention, for example, a plurality of winning lines L that horizontally or diagonally cross 15 display blocks 28 are formed, and the number of winning lines L corresponding to the number of coins inserted is activated. When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning line L is a predetermined combination, the number of coins corresponding to the combination may be paid out.

Further, although not shown, a touch panel 69 is provided on the front surface of the lower image display panel 16, and the player can input various instructions by operating the touch panel 69.

Below the lower image display panel 16, a control panel 20 including a plurality of buttons 23 to 27 into which instructions relating to game progress are input by a player, a coin receiving slot 21 for receiving coins into the cabinet 11, and banknotes A discriminator 22 is provided.

The control panel 20 is provided with a spin button 23, a change button 24, a cashout button 25, a 1-BET button 26, and a maximum BET button 27. The spin button 23 is used to input an instruction to start scroll display of the 15 display blocks 28. The change button 24 is used when requesting a change of money from an attendant of the game facility. The cashout button 25 is used to input an instruction to pay out the credited coins to the coin tray 18.

The 1-BET button 26 is used to input an instruction to bet one coin among the credited coins on the game. The maximum BET button 27 is used to input an instruction for betting a maximum number of coins that can be bet on one game (50 coins in the present embodiment) among the credited coins.

In the present invention, the insertion of the game medium means that the game medium is bet on the game. For example, when a coin inserted into the coin acceptance slot 21 is directly bet on a game, the insertion of the coin into the coin acceptance slot 21 corresponds to the insertion of a game medium. However, as in the present embodiment, once a coin is inserted into the coin receiving slot 21, the credit is once credited, and when the 1-BET button 26 or the maximum BET button 27 is operated, the credited coin is bet on the game. In this case, betting a credited coin on a game is equivalent to inserting a game medium.

The banknote discriminator 22 recognizes the suitability of banknotes and accepts regular banknotes in the cabinet 11. Note that the bill validator 22 may be configured to be able to read a barcode-added ticket 39 to be described later. On the lower front surface of the main door 13, that is, below the control panel 20, a berry glass 34 on which a character of the slot machine 10 is drawn is provided.

An upper image display panel 33 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper image display panel 33 includes a liquid crystal panel and displays, for example, an image representing introduction of game contents and explanation of game rules.

The top box 12 is provided with a speaker 29. Below the upper image display panel 33, a ticket printer 35, a card reader 36, a data display 37, and a keypad 38 are provided. The ticket printer 35 prints on a ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the slot machine 10 is encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 39 with bar code. A player reads a ticket 39 with a barcode into another slot machine and plays a game with the slot machine, or exchanges the ticket 39 with a barcode with a bill or the like at a predetermined place in a gaming facility (for example, a cashier in a casino). You can do it.

The card reader 36 reads data from a smart card and writes data to the smart card. The smart card is a card possessed by the player, and stores, for example, data for identifying the player and data relating to a history of games played by the player. The smart card may store data corresponding to coins, bills, or credits. Further, a magnetic stripe card may be adopted instead of the smart card. The data display 37 is composed of a fluorescent display or the like and displays, for example, data read by the card reader 36 or data input by the player through the keypad 38. The keypad 38 is used for inputting instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a column of symbols displayed in each display block.
As described above, the lower image display panel 16 displays 15 display blocks 28 in 5 columns and 3 rows, and each display block 28 displays one symbol.
As shown in FIG. 4, a total of 22 symbol columns consisting of code numbers “00” to “21” are scrolled in the five symbol columns of each display block 28. Each symbol column is configured by combining symbols “JACKPOT 7”, “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “CHERRY”, “ORANGE”, “APPLE”, “STOCK”. Has been.

“JACKPOT 7”, “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “CHERRY”, “ORANGE” are predetermined when five are displayed on the winning line L. A number of coins are paid out (see FIG. 1).

“APPLE” is a bonus game trigger (a symbol for shifting to a bonus game). When five “APPLE” are stopped and displayed on the winning line L, it is possible to shift to the bonus game. In this embodiment, the bonus game is a free game (a game that can be played a predetermined number of times without betting coins). When the game is shifted to the bonus game, the type of stock data held by the player increases by one rank.

When “STOCK” is stopped and displayed on the winning line L, 30 stock data (green) is given for each coin inserted.

When the spin button 23 is pressed after the 1-BET button 26 or the maximum BET button 27 is pressed and the game is started, the symbols displayed on the display blocks 28 are scrolled from the upper direction to the lower direction. . Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the symbols are stopped and displayed. Furthermore, when various prizes (see FIG. 1) are determined in advance based on the combination of symbols, and the symbol combination corresponding to the prize stops on the winning line L, the number of coins paid out according to the prize Is added to the credits owned by the player. When a bonus game trigger is established, a bonus game is generated. In addition, when STOCK is established, a predetermined number of stock data is added to stock data owned by the player.

In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which symbols displayed on the display block 28 are automatically stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the scroll display of the symbols. For example, the slot machine 10 may be provided with a stop button, and the symbol may be stopped and displayed when the stop button is pressed.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG.
The gaming board 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM 55 and a boot ROM 52, a card slot 53S corresponding to the memory card 53, and an IC socket 54S corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 54 connected to each other via an internal bus. And.

The memory card 53 includes a non-volatile memory such as a compact flash (registered trademark) and stores a game program. The game program includes a symbol determination program. The symbol determination program is a program for determining a symbol (code No. corresponding to a symbol) of each reel 14 that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L.

The card slot 53S is configured so that the memory card 53 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the mother board 40 by an IDE bus. Therefore, by removing the memory card 53 from the card slot 53S, writing another game program in the memory card 53, and inserting the memory card 53 into the card slot 53S, the type and contents of the game played in the slot machine 10 are changed. be able to. The game program includes a program related to game progress. The game program includes image data and sound data output during the game.

The CPU 51, the ROM 55, and the boot ROM 52 connected to each other by an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 40 by a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 40 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 40 to the gaming board 50.

The motherboard 40 is configured by using a commercially available general-purpose motherboard (printed wiring board on which basic components of a personal computer are mounted), a main CPU 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, and a communication. Interface 44. The motherboard 40 corresponds to a controller. The RAM 43 corresponds to a memory. That is, the controller of the present invention includes a memory.

The ROM 42 includes a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores a program such as a basic input / output system (BIOS) executed by the main CPU 41 and permanent data. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 41, initialization processing of predetermined peripheral devices is performed, and acquisition processing of the game program stored in the memory card 53 via the gaming board 50 is started. In the present invention, the ROM 42 may be rewritable or impossible.

The RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 41 operates. The RAM 43 can store a game program.

In addition, the RAM 43 stores data such as the number of credits, the number of stock data, the number of inputs and the number of payouts in one game.

Further, a main body PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 60 and a door PCB 80, which will be described later, are connected to the mother board 40 by USB. Further, a power supply unit 45 is connected to the mother board 40.

The main body PCB 60 and the door PCB 80 are connected to devices and devices that generate input signals input to the main CPU 41 and devices and devices whose operations are controlled by control signals output from the main CPU 41. The main CPU 41 executes a predetermined arithmetic process by executing a game program stored in the RAM 43 based on an input signal input to the main CPU 41 and stores the result in the RAM 43, or for each device or apparatus. As a control process, a control signal is transmitted to each device or apparatus.

Connected to the main body PCB 60 are a lamp 30, a hopper 66, a coin detector 67, a graphic board 68, a speaker 29, a touch panel 69, a bill validator 22, a ticket printer 35, a card reader 36, a key switch 38S and a data display 37. ing. The lamp 30 is lit in a predetermined pattern based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

The hopper 66 is installed in the cabinet 11 and pays out a predetermined number of coins from the coin payout opening 19 to the coin tray 18 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41. The coin detection unit 67 is provided inside the coin payout opening 19 and outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when it detects that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout opening 19. .

The graphic board 68 controls image display on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41. Each display block 28 of the lower image display panel 16 displays a background color determined by selection of a random number and a symbol that scrolls or stops. The credit amount display unit 31 of the lower image display panel 16 displays the credit amount stored in the RAM 43. In addition, the payout number display section 31 of the lower image display panel 16 displays the number of coins paid out.
The graphic board 68 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. Note that the image data used when generating the image data by VDP is included in the game program read from the memory card 53 and stored in the RAM 43.

The bill validator 22 recognizes whether or not a bill is appropriate and accepts a regular bill into the cabinet 11. When the bill validator 22 accepts a regular bill, it outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 based on the amount of the bill. The main CPU 41 stores the number of credits corresponding to the amount of bills transmitted by the input signal in the RAM 43.

Based on the control signal output from the main CPU 41, the ticket printer 35 prints on the ticket a barcode in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and identification number of the slot machine 10 stored in the RAM 43 is encoded. Output as a ticket 39 with code.
The card reader 36 reads data from the smart card and transmits it to the main CPU 41, or writes data to the smart card based on a control signal from the main CPU 41. The key switch 38S is provided on the keypad 38, and outputs a predetermined input signal to the main CPU 41 when the keypad 38 is operated by the player. The data display 37 displays data read by the card reader 36 or data input by the player via the keypad 38 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

A control panel 20, a reverter 21S, a coin counter 21C, and a cold cathode tube 81 are connected to the door PCB 80. The control panel 20 includes a start switch 23S corresponding to the spin button 23, a change switch 24S corresponding to the change button 24, a CASHOUT switch 25S corresponding to the CASHOUT button 25, a 1-BET switch 26S corresponding to the 1-BET button 26, A maximum BET switch 27S corresponding to the maximum BET button 27 is provided. Each of the switches 23S to 27S outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when the corresponding button 23 to 27 is operated by the player.

The coin counter 21 </ b> C is provided inside the coin receiving slot 21 and identifies whether or not the coin inserted into the coin receiving slot 21 by the player is appropriate. Items other than regular coins are discharged from the coin payout exit 19. The coin counter 21 </ b> C outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when a regular coin is detected.

The reverter 21S operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41, and a coin (not shown) installed in the slot machine 10 is a coin recognized as a regular coin by the coin counter 21C. Or, it is distributed to the hopper 66. That is, when the hopper 66 is filled with coins, regular coins are distributed to the cash box by the reverter 21S. On the other hand, when the hopper 66 is not filled with coins, regular coins are distributed to the hopper 66. The cold cathode tube 81 functions as a backlight installed on the back side of the lower image display panel 16 and the upper image display panel 33, and lights up based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the management server according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The management server 200 includes a CPU 201 as an arithmetic processing device, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a communication interface 204, and a hard disk drive 205 as a memory. The communication interface 204 is connected to the communication interface 44 of each slot machine 10 via the communication line 101. The ROM 202 stores a system program for controlling the operation of the controller, permanent data, and the like. The RAM 203 temporarily stores data received from each slot machine 10 and data such as calculation results.

The CPU 201 receives operation data indicating whether or not each slot machine 10 is operating every predetermined period (10 minutes in the present embodiment), and calculates an operation rate based on the operation data. Then, a new conversion rate is calculated based on the operation rate, and is transmitted to each slot machine 10 as conversion rate data.

Next, processing performed in the slot machine 10 will be described.
The main CPU 41 reads and executes the game program to advance the game.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of game execution processing.
In the game execution process, first, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a coin is bet (step S10). In this process, the main CPU 41 outputs an input signal output from the 1-BET switch 26S when the 1-BET button 26 is operated, or is output from the maximum BET switch 27S when the maximum BET button 27 is operated. It is determined whether an input signal is received. If it is determined that no coin is bet, the process returns to step S10.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S10 that a coin has been bet, the main CPU 41 performs a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 in accordance with the number of coins bet (step S11). If the number of coins bet is greater than the number of credits stored in the RAM 43, the process returns to step S10 without performing the process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. Further, when the number of coins bet exceeds the upper limit value (50 in this embodiment) that can be bet on one game, a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 is performed. Without proceeding, the process proceeds to step S12.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the spin button 23 is turned on (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a game start signal output from the start switch 23S is received when the spin button 23 is pressed.
If it is determined that the spin button 23 is not turned on, the process returns to step S10. When the spin button 23 is not turned on (for example, when an instruction to end the game is input without the spin button 23 being turned on), the main CPU 41 cancels the subtraction result in step S11. .

On the other hand, when determining in step S12 that the spin button 23 has been turned ON, the main CPU 41 sets the value of the conversion allowable time c to 300 and stores it in the RAM 43 (step S13). The conversion allowable time c is a value indicating an elapsed time since the last game was played, and the value is automatically decreased by 1 every time 1 second elapses.

In the present embodiment, the case where the value of the conversion allowable time c is stored in the RAM 43 provided in the slot machine 10 will be described. However, in the present invention, the value of the conversion allowable time c is stored in the management server 200. Also good.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs symbol determination processing (step S14). In this symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 executes the symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43 to thereby execute the code No. when the symbol is stopped. To decide. Thereby, a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed is determined. This process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which one award is determined from among a plurality of types of prizes by determining a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed. One award selected from among awards may be determined, and then a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed may be determined based on the award.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs scroll display control processing (step S15). In this process, after the scroll display of the symbols is started, the scroll display of each display block 28 is stopped so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the prize determined in step S14 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L. It is.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established, that is, whether or not five “APPLE” are stopped and displayed on the winning line L (step S16). If it is determined that a bonus game trigger has been established, the main CPU 41 reads a program for playing a bonus game from the RAM 43 and executes a bonus game process (step S17). The bonus game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. After completing the bonus game process, the main CPU 41 increases the type of stock data stored in the RAM 43 by one rank (step S18). That is, stock data (red) is converted into the same number of stock data (blue), and stock data (green) is converted into the same number of stock data (red). As described above, there are three types of stock data: (green), (red), and (blue). Stock data can be converted into more credits by being converted to higher rank types.

On the other hand, when determining that the bonus game trigger has not been established, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a STOCK has been established (step S19). When determining that the STOCK has been established, the main CPU 41 increases the value of the stock data (green) stored in the RAM 43 by 30 (step S20). That is, 30 stock data (green) is given to the player.

When determining that the STOCK has not been established, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a prize has been established (step S21). When determining that a prize has been established, the main CPU 41 pays out coins according to the number of coins inserted and the prize (step S22).
When storing coins, the main CPU 41 performs a process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when paying out coins, the main CPU 41 sends a control signal to the hopper 66 to pay out a predetermined number of coins.

When the process of step S18, S20 or S22 is executed, or when it is determined in step S21 that none of the prizes have been established (when it is determined that the game has been lost), the main CPU 41 uses the stock data as credit data. It is determined whether or not there is an instruction input for conversion to (step S23). When determining that there is an instruction input for converting stock data into credit data, the main CPU 41 refers to the conversion rate data stored in the RAM 43 and, if changed at the present time, lowers the number of credits to be acquired. Processing to display on the image display panel 16 is performed (step S24). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no instruction input for converting stock data into credit data, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S25, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not there is an instruction input for confirming the conversion. When determining that there is an instruction input for confirming the conversion, the main CPU 41 converts the stock data into credit data (step S26). In this process, the main CPU 41 subtracts stock data stored in the RAM 43 based on the conversion rate and adds credit data stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no instruction input for confirming the conversion, that is, when there is an instruction input for canceling the conversion, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel when there is an input for converting stock data into credit data.
On the lower image display panel 16, an image showing "stock data (red) 60 → credit 100", an image showing the conversion rate of various stock data, an image showing the number of various stock data owned, Is displayed, and images indicating “YES” and “NO” are displayed. This image is displayed when there is an instruction input for converting stock data into credit data in step S23.

The image indicating the number of shares indicates the number of shares by type of stock data owned by the player. The player can select which type of stock data is converted into credit by touching a predetermined portion of the touch panel 69 corresponding to the display area for displaying the number of each type of the image indicating the number of possessions. . The image indicating “stock data (red) 60 → credit 100” indicates that the stock data (red) of the stock data owned by the player is converted to 100 if converted into credit data. Moreover, the image showing the conversion rate shows the conversion ratio between various stock data and credits. An image indicating “Do you really want to convert?” Indicates that it is waiting for a definite input as to whether or not to convert. The player can determine whether or not to convert by touching a predetermined portion of the touch panel 69 corresponding to the image display area indicating “YES” or “NO”.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the symbol determination process that is called and executed in step S14 of the subroutine shown in FIG. This processing is performed by the main CPU 41 executing the symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43.
First, the main CPU 41 executes a random number generation program included in the symbol determination program, thereby selecting a random value corresponding to each symbol string from a numerical range of 0 to 255 (step S31). In the present embodiment, a case where random numbers are generated on a program (a case where so-called software random numbers are used) will be described. However, in the present invention, a random number generator may be provided and a random number may be extracted from the random number generator (a so-called hardware random number is used).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines the code No. of each symbol string based on the five selected random numbers. (See FIG. 4) is determined (step S32). Code number of symbol string Is the code number of the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L. It corresponds to. The main CPU 41 sets the code number of each symbol column. Determine the award. For example, the code number of each symbol. When “00”, “00”, “00”, “00”, “00” are determined, the main CPU 41 has determined that the prize is “JACKPOT 7”.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a bonus game process subroutine called and executed in step S17 of the subroutine shown in FIG. In the bonus game process, first, the main CPU 41 determines one of 10 to 25 games based on a random number value obtained by executing a random number generation program included in the symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43. (Step S60). The main CPU 41 stores the determined number of bonus games in the RAM 43 as data.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 performs symbol determination processing (step S61) and scroll display control control processing (step S63). The process in step S61 is substantially the same as the process described with reference to FIG. Since this process has already been described, a description thereof is omitted here.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger is established, that is, whether or not five “APPLE” are stopped and displayed on the winning line L (step S64). If it is determined that a bonus game trigger has been established, a bonus game repeat count t is newly determined (step S65), and the determined repeat count t is added to the current bonus game count T. (Step S66). As a result, if the bonus game is won during the bonus game, the remaining number of bonus games increases. Specifically, for example, when the game is first transferred to 20 bonus games, if the bonus game is won for the 17th bonus game at the 12th time, then 25 times (20-12 times + 17 times) A bonus game is held.

When the bonus game trigger is not established, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not STOCK is established (step S67). When determining that a prize has been established, the main CPU 41 increases the number of stock data (green) stored in the RAM 43 by 30 (step S68). That is, 30 stock data (green) is given to the player.

When STOCK is not established, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a prize is established (step S69). When determining that a prize has been established, the main CPU 41 pays out coins according to the number of coins inserted and the prize (step S70). Since this process is the same as the process of step S19 and has already been described, the description thereof is omitted here.

When the process of step S66, S68 or S70 is executed, or when it is determined in step S69 that none of the prizes have been established (when it is determined that the game has been lost), the main CPU 61 is stored in the RAM 43. The game number T of the bonus game is read, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the read game number T. Then, the subtracted game number T is stored again in the RAM 43 (step S71).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number T of bonus games has reached the number determined in step S60 (step S72). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the number of games T stored in the RAM 43 has become zero. If the number of games T is not zero, that is, the number of executions of the bonus game has reached the number determined in step S60. If it is determined that it is not, the process returns to step S61, and the above-described process is repeated. On the other hand, if the number of games T is 0, that is, if it is determined that the number of times determined in step S60 has been reached, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel when stock data is automatically converted into credit data.
The lower image display panel 16 has an image showing conversion rates of various stock data, an image showing “stock data (red) 60 (green) 100 → credit 233”, an image showing the number of various stock data owned, An image is displayed indicating that stock data has been automatically converted into credits because no game has been played for a certain period of time. This image is displayed when stock data exists and a game is not performed for a certain period (300 seconds in this embodiment).

An image showing that stock data was automatically converted to credits because no games were played for a certain period of time indicates that all stock data that was owned was automatically converted to credits because no games were played for a certain period of time. ing. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the game has not been played for a certain period when the elapsed time since the spin button 23 (not shown) was last pressed reaches 300 seconds or more. In the image showing “stock data (red) 60 (green) 100 → credit 233”, the stock data owned by the player is stock data (red) 60 and stock data (green) 100, based on the respective conversion rates. As a result of conversion into credits, it is shown that the credits have been converted into a total of 233 credits.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of stock data automatic conversion processing.
The stock data automatic conversion process is a process executed by the CPU 41 of the slot machine 10 at a predetermined timing.
First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the conversion allowable time c stored in the RAM 43 is a value exceeding 0 (step S41). When the value of the conversion allowable time c is a value exceeding 0, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if the value of the conversion allowable time c is 0 or less, the main CPU 41 automatically converts all stock data into credits based on the conversion rate at that time (step S42). At this time, an image indicating that the stock data has been automatically converted into credits is displayed on the lower image display panel (see FIG. 11).
After the process of step S42 is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the case where the RAM 43 included in the slot machine 10 stores the value of the conversion allowable time c and the elapsed time since the last game was measured has been described. However, in the present invention, the slot machine For example, data is transmitted to the management server every time a game is played in the slot machine, and a predetermined period has passed since the data was last transmitted to the management server. Sometimes, stock data (numerical data) may be automatically converted into credits.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the conversion rate.
The conversion rate is a rate at which stock data is converted into credit data. The value of the conversion rate is the amount of stock data that can be converted into credit data 1. The conversion rate is set for each type of stock data. For example, when the conversion rate of the stock data (green) is 1.2, the stock data (green) 12 can be converted into the credit data 10. The conversion rate for stock data (green) is called the conversion rate (green). Similarly, the conversion rate for stock data (red) and stock data (blue) Called rate (blue). The conversion rate is determined by the operating rate of the plurality of slot machines 10 constituting the gaming system 100. Specifically, the value of the conversion rate is determined by the following calculation formula.
Conversion rate (green) = (200−operation rate) ÷ 200
Conversion rate (red) = (200−operation rate) ÷ 250
Conversion rate (blue) = (200-utilization rate) / 300

The management server 200 calculates an operation rate based on operation data indicating whether each slot machine 10 received from a plurality of slot machines 10 connected via a predetermined communication line 101 is operating. The management server 200 calculates a conversion rate based on the operating rate of the slot machine 10. The timing for calculating the conversion rate is not particularly limited. For example, the conversion rate may be calculated every time a predetermined period elapses.

For example, in the column of 10:00, since the operating rate calculated from the operating status of each slot machine 10 at 10:00 is 0%, the conversion rate (green) is (200-0) / 200 = 1. It becomes. Similarly, the conversion rate (red) is (200-0) /250=0.8, and the conversion rate (blue) is (200-0) /300=0.67. In the present embodiment, a case where a conversion rate is newly set at 10:00 every day will be described, but the conversion rate of the previous day may be used as it is.

Thus, the value of the conversion rate of each stock data in the same time zone is different for each type. For example, in the time zone from 10:00 to 10:10, stock data (green) 100 can be converted into credit 100, while stock data (blue) 100 can be converted into credit 150. Therefore, as described above, when the type of stock data changes when shifting to the bonus game, the player can convert the stock data into more credits.

Further, for example, in the column of 10:10, since the operation rate calculated from the operation status of each slot machine 10 at 10:10 is 10%, the conversion rate (green) is (200−10) ÷ 200. = 0.95. Similarly, in the column of 10:20, since the operation rate calculated from the operation status of each slot machine 10 at 10:20 is 25%, the conversion rate (green) is (200−25) ÷ 200 = 0.88.

The conversion rate calculated in this way is transmitted to each slot machine 10 as conversion rate data. As a result, for example, at 10:10 to 10:20, each slot machine 10 performs conversion from stock data to credit data at a conversion rate of 0.95, and at 10:20 to 10:30, In each slot machine 10, conversion from stock data to credit data is executed at a conversion rate of 0.88. Thus, the conversion rate becomes lower as the operating rate is higher, and the stock data having the same value can be converted into more credit data. For example, the stock data (green) 100 can be converted into the credit data 100 at 10:00 to 10:10 where the operating rate is 0 percent, whereas the operating rate is 25 percent, from 10:20 to At 10:30, the stock data (green) 100 can be converted into credit data 114. Therefore, the player can obtain more profits by converting the stock data into credit data in a time zone with a high operating rate.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing conversion rate related processing executed between the slot machine and the management server.
First, the CPU 41 of the slot machine 10 transmits operation data indicating whether or not the slot machine is operating to the management server every 10 minutes (step S90). Whether the slot machine is operating is determined based on the value of the allowable conversion time c. When the value of the conversion allowable time c is greater than 0, the main CPU 41 determines that the slot machine 10 is in operation, and when the value of the conversion allowable time c is 0 or less, the main CPU 41 10 is not in operation.

Next, when receiving the operation data from each slot machine 10, the CPU 201 of the management server 200 calculates an operation rate based on the operation data and stores it in the hard disk drive 205 as the operation rate data (step S101).

Next, in step S103, the CPU 201 calculates a conversion rate based on the operation rate data. In the present embodiment, the operating rate is calculated every 10 minutes based on the operating rate data (see step S101), and the conversion rate is calculated using the predetermined calculation formula described above.

Next, in step S <b> 104, the CPU 201 transmits conversion rate data indicating the calculated conversion rate to each slot machine 10.

When receiving the conversion rate data, the main CPU 41 of the slot machine 10 updates and stores it in the RAM 43. Thus, when there is a conversion input (step S26 in FIG. 7) or when 300 seconds or more have passed since the spin button 23 was last operated (see step S42 in FIG. 12), the stock is changed based on the updated conversion rate. Conversion from data to credit data is executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, when five “STOCK” symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L, 30 stock data (green) per coin inserted is given to the player. Although the case has been described, in the present invention, the type of stock data to be given is not particularly limited. For example, it is given based on a random number value obtained by executing a predetermined random number generation program. The type of stock data may be determined. Processing in such a case will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of stock data addition determination processing.
The stock data providing process is a process executed in step S20 of FIG. 7 or step S68 of FIG.
First, the main CPU 41 selects a random value corresponding to each symbol sequence from a numerical range of 0 to 2 by executing a predetermined random number generation program (step S31). Then, the value of the type of stock data determined according to the value of the random value acquired in step S71 is increased (step S72). Specifically, if the random value is 0, the stock data (green) value is increased by 30; if the random value is 1, the stock data (red) value is increased by 30; and If the random value is 2, the stock data (blue) value is increased by 30. However, in the present invention, a random number generator may be provided and a random number may be extracted from the random number generator (a so-called hardware random number is used).
In the above-described embodiment, the case where each type of stock data increases with a probability of 1/3 has been described. However, in the present invention, the random value and the type of stock data are set so that the respective probabilities are different. May be set.
After the processing of step S72 is finished, this subroutine is finished.

As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the motherboard 40. The mother board 40 can be converted into credit data that can be used for a game stored in the RAM 43 on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a conversion rate for conversion into credit data is set. A process of converting the fluctuating stock data (numerical data) into other types of stock data is executed.

The playing method according to the present embodiment is a playing method for executing the following processing in the slot machine 10. On condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, it can be converted into credit data that can be used for a game stored in the RAM 43, and the conversion rate for conversion into credit data varies. Stock data (numerical data) is converted into other types of stock data.

As described above, according to the slot machine 10, the management server 200, and the playing method according to the present embodiment, the value is obtained using stock data (numerical data) separately from the credit data whose value per unit does not change. Can be varied. Therefore, even in the slot machine 10 that uses credit data whose value does not fluctuate, elements such as trading of securities can be incorporated into the game, and further entertainment can be added to the game by the slot machine 10.
Also, since there are multiple types of stock data and one stock data is converted into other types of stock data when a predetermined condition is satisfied, one stock data is converted into more credits. By converting into stock data that can be used, it is possible to provide a player with benefits, provide more diverse interests, and improve the rate of attracting customers.

Further, according to the slot machine 10 and the playing method, the lower image display panel 16 on which a plurality of symbols are arranged is provided, and the mother board 40 rearranges the plurality of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16. Stock data is issued when the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line L is a combination (first winning combination) in which five symbols with “STOCK” are stopped and displayed on the winning line L Then, the process stored in the RAM 43 is executed.

Thus, according to the slot machine 10 and the playing method of the present invention, stock data is issued when a predetermined combination is established on the winning line L as a result of rearranging a plurality of symbols. . By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give a player the same benefits as when paying out game media, and to provide more diverse interests.

Further, the slot machine 10 and the playing method may be as follows. When the plurality of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16 are rearranged, the mother board 40 stops five symbols whose combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line L is “STOCK” on the winning line L. If the displayed combination (first winning combination) is selected, one stock data is selected from a plurality of types of stock data, and the selected one stock data is issued and stored in the RAM 43. .

With such a slot machine 10 and a playing method, when a predetermined combination is established on the winning line L as a result of rearranging a plurality of symbols, one stock is selected from a plurality of types of stock data. Data is selected by a predetermined method, and the stock data is issued. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give a player the same benefits as when paying out game media, and to provide more diverse interests.

Further, according to the slot machine 10 and the playing method, when the mother board 40 rearranges a plurality of symbols arranged on the lower image display panel 16, the combination of the symbols rearranged on the winning line L is changed. When the symbol “APPLE” is a combination (second winning combination) in which five symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line L, one stock data stored in the RAM 43 is converted into other types of stock data. Execute the process.

As described above, when the second predetermined combination different from the predetermined combination is established on the winning line L as a result of the rearrangement of the plurality of symbols, the stock data that has already been issued becomes another type. Converted into stock data. By adopting such a configuration, for example, it becomes possible to give a player a profit by converting one stock data into stock data that can be converted into more credits. It is possible to provide various interests.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only 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.

Further, in the above detailed description, the characteristic portions have been mainly described so that the present invention can be understood more easily. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in the detailed description above, but can be applied to other embodiments, and the scope of application is various. The terms and terminology used in the present specification are used to accurately describe the present invention, and are not used to limit the interpretation of the present invention. Moreover, it would be easy for those skilled in the art to infer other configurations, systems, methods, and the like included in the concept of the present invention from the concept of the invention described in this specification. Accordingly, the description of the claims should be regarded as including an equivalent configuration without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. The purpose of the abstract is to simplify the technical contents and essence of this application by patent offices and general public institutions, and engineers belonging to this technical field who are not familiar with patents, legal terms or technical terms. It is intended to be able to make a quick judgment through a simple survey. Accordingly, the abstract is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to be evaluated by the claims. Moreover, in order to fully understand the object of the present invention and the specific effects of the present invention, it is desirable that the interpretation should be made with sufficient consideration of the literatures already disclosed.

The above detailed description includes processing executed by a computer. The above explanations and expressions are given for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to understand the most efficiently. In this specification, each step used to derive one result should be understood as a self-consistent process. In each step, transmission / reception, recording, and the like of electrical or magnetic signals are performed. In the processing in each step, such a signal is expressed by bits, values, symbols, characters, terms, numbers, etc., but these are used only for convenience of explanation. There is a need. In addition, the processing in each step may be described in an expression common to human behavior, but the processing described in this specification is executed by various devices in principle. Further, other configurations required for performing each step will be apparent from the above description.

It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between multiple types of prize in this embodiment, establishment possibility of each prize, and the number of payout. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows typically the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic diagram which showed the row | line | column of the symbol displayed on each display block. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG. 3. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the management server which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a game execution process. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a lower image display panel. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a bonus game process. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a lower image display panel. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of stock data automatic conversion processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a conversion rate. It is a flowchart which shows the conversion rate related process performed between a slot machine and a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of stock data provision determination processing.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Cabinet 12 Top box 13 Main door 16 Lower image display panel 18 Coin tray 19 Coin payout opening 20 Control panel 21 Coin receiving slot 22 Bill identifier 23 Spin button 24 Change button 25 Cash out button 26 1-BET button 27 Maximum BET Button 28 Display Block 29 Speaker 30 Lamp 31 Credit Number Display Unit 32 Payout Number Display Unit 33 Upper Image Display Panel 34 Berry Glass 35 Ticket Printer 36 Card Entrance 37 Data Display 38 Keypad 39 Barcode Ticket 40 Motherboard 41 Main CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Communication Interface 45 Power Supply Unit 50 Gaming Board 51 CPU
52 Boot ROM
53 Memory Card 54 GAL
60 Main body PCB
61 Sub CPU
66 Hopper 67 Coin detector 68 Graphic board 69 Touch panel 80 Door PCB
81 Cold Cathode Tube 100 Game System 200 Management Server

Claims (16)

It is possible to convert to credit data that can be used for a game stored in the memory, and the conversion rate for conversion to credit data varies on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied A slot machine comprising a controller that executes processing for converting numerical data into other types of numerical data. With a display where multiple symbols are placed,
The controller is
When a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged, numerical data is issued to the memory when the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the storing process is executed. The controller is
When a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged, the combination of the symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination, and one of a plurality of types of numerical data is selected. 3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the numerical value data is selected, the selected numerical value data is issued and stored in the memory. The controller is
When a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged, the combination of the symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined second winning combination, and 1 stored in the memory 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein processing for converting numerical data into other types of numerical data is executed. A display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged;
Credit that can be used for a game when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. A process of issuing numerical data that can be converted into data and changing the conversion rate for conversion into credit data and storing it in a memory; and
A slot machine comprising: a controller that executes a process of converting one numerical data stored in the memory into another kind of numerical data on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. The controller is
When a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged, the combination of the symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination, and one of a plurality of types of numerical data is selected. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein the numerical data is selected, the selected numerical data is issued and stored in the memory. The controller is
When a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged, the combination of the symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined second winning combination, and 1 stored in the memory 6. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein processing for converting numerical data into other types of numerical data is executed. A display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged;
Credit that can be used for a game when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. One numerical data is selected from a plurality of types of numerical data that can be converted into data and the conversion rate for conversion to credit data varies, and the selected numerical data is issued and stored in the memory. Processing and
When a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged, the combination of the symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined second winning combination, and 1 stored in the memory A slot machine that performs processing of converting numerical data into other types of numerical data. A playing method performed by a slot machine,
It is possible to convert to credit data that can be used for a game stored in the memory, and the conversion rate for conversion to credit data varies on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied A playing method comprising the step of converting numerical data into other types of numerical data. The slot machine includes a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged,
When a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged, numerical data is issued to the memory when the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. The playing method according to claim 9, further comprising a storing step. In the storing step, when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged, a combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. 11. The playing method according to claim 10, wherein one numerical data is selected from among the numerical data, the selected numerical data is issued and stored in the memory. In the converting step, when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged, the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined second winning combination in the memory. 10. The playing method according to claim 9, wherein the stored numerical value data is converted into other kinds of numerical value data. A playing method executed by a slot machine having a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged,
Credit that can be used for a game when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. Issuing numerical data that can be converted into data and whose conversion rate for conversion into credit data varies and storing it in a memory;
And a step of converting one numerical data stored in the memory into another kind of numerical data on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the storing step, when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display are rearranged, a combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. 14. The playing method according to claim 13, wherein one numerical data is selected from among the numerical data, the selected numerical data is issued and stored in the memory. The converting process is performed when the plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged, and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a second winning combination determined in advance in the memory. 14. The playing method according to claim 13, wherein the stored numerical data is converted into other types of numerical data. A playing method executed by a slot machine having a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged,
Credit that can be used for a game when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined first winning combination. One numerical data is selected from a plurality of types of numerical data that can be converted into data and the conversion rate for conversion to credit data varies, and the selected numerical data is issued and stored in the memory. And the stage of
Numerical data stored in the memory when a plurality of symbols arranged on the display is rearranged and the combination of symbols rearranged on the winning line is a predetermined second winning combination. A method of converting to a numerical data of another kind.

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