JP2008104546A - Slot machine, its playing method and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a plurality of slot machines to compete or have a match and impart their allotments to each other in a casino or the like. <P>SOLUTION: When bet money relating to the amount of a part of game media consumed in each unit game by the respective slot machines 10 reaches a prescribed amount, a bonus game start signal is received from a host computer 200. The respective slot machines 10 perform a bonus game with each other, a reward signal relating to a reward is received from the host computer 200 which determines the reward to be imparted to the respective slot machines 10 by distributing the prescribed amount of the bet money on the basis of the result of the bonus game, and the reward is imparted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a playing method thereof, and a game system.

  In a conventional slot machine, when a player inserts a game medium such as a coin or bill into the slot machine slot and inputs a spin button, a plurality of symbols are scrolled and displayed on a display provided on the front of the housing, Thereafter, each symbol automatically stops.

In such a slot machine, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2, when symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line are in a predetermined combination, a predetermined number of game media are paid out. . Furthermore, regardless of the winning line, a predetermined number of game media are paid out according to the number of symbols called scatter symbols displayed on the display.
Many such slot machines are installed side by side in a facility such as a casino. In Patent Document 3, these slot machines are connected to a network, and an image is transmitted from the central system to each slot machine. A system has also been proposed.

US Pat. No. 6,604,999 B2 US Patent US20020665124A1 US patent US6988267B2 specification

However, in the gaming machines disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, a prize is given in a form in which game media is paid out depending on the combination of symbols on the payline or the number of scatter symbols displayed on the display. It was only a device capable of executing such a gaming machine.
Further, in the slot machine of Patent Document 3, it is proposed that a plurality of slot machines are connected to a network and transmitted to each slot machine. However, a game executed in each slot machine is different from each player and slot machine. As for the point that the game is played in a one-to-one relationship, it is the same as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, so it is possible to obtain a prize from other than the slot machine where the game is played. There wasn't.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine with new entertainment properties, a playing method thereof, and a game system.

Means and effects for solving the problems

  A slot machine of the present invention includes a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a communication device connected to a host computer so as to be able to perform data communication, and a game controller programmed to operate as described in (a) to (h) below. . (A) A unit game is executed by consuming game media, (b) the plurality of symbols are rearranged for each unit game, and (c) a payout is awarded based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols. (D) when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer via the communication device, and (e) the host computer so that each slot machine competes or plays against each other. (F) transmitting the result of the bonus game to the host computer via the communication device, and (g) the bonus game in each slot machine via the communication device. Based on the result of the above, a reward signal related to the reward is received from the host computer that determines the reward to be given to each slot machine ( ) Reward corresponding to the reward signals.

  According to the above configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is executed so that each slot machine competes or competes. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to receive rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

  In addition, the slot machine of the present invention includes a display on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a communication device connected so as to be able to perform data communication with a host computer, and a game programmed to operate as described in (a) to (i) below. A controller. (A) A unit game is executed by consuming game media, (b) the plurality of symbols are rearranged for each unit game, and (c) a payout is awarded based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols. (D) transmitting a premium signal relating to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game to the host computer via the communication device; and (e) the premium sent to the host computer. When the total sum of the premiums according to the signal reaches a predetermined amount, the bonus game start signal is received from the host computer via the communication device, and (f) each slot machine competes or plays against each other. A bonus game programmed in the host computer to be executed, and (g) the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer via the communication device. And (h) determining the reward to be given to each slot machine by distributing the predetermined amount of premium based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine via the communication device. The reward signal relating to the reward is received from (i) and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given.

  According to the above configuration, a premium signal related to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game is transmitted to the host computer, and the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer is a predetermined amount. When the value reaches the bonus game, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is executed so that each slot machine competes or fights. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward to which a predetermined amount of premium is distributed is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to receive rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

The slot machine of the present invention has a plurality of symbols, a display for displaying video, a communication device connected to the host computer so as to be able to perform data communication, and operations as described in (a) to (h) below. A game controller programmed to do. (A) Execute a unit game by consuming game media;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game, (c) giving a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols, and (d) when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Receive a bonus game start signal from the host computer via a communication device, and (e) a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or fights on the video displayed on each display (F) Sending the result of the bonus game to the host computer, and (g) rewarding each slot machine based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine via the communication device. Receiving a reward signal relating to the reward from the host computer, and (h) granting a reward according to the reward signal That.

  According to the above configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is played so that each slot machine competes or battles on the video displayed on each display. Executed. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player imagines a competition or a battle with another slot machine, and is more interested in the slot machine. In addition, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to get rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

The slot machine of the present invention has a plurality of symbols arranged, a display for displaying video, a communication device connected to the host computer so as to be able to perform data communication, and operations as described in (a) to (i) below A game controller programmed to do. (A) Execute a unit game by consuming game media;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game, (c) giving a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols, and (d) the unit game via the communication device. A premium signal relating to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the game is transmitted to the host computer, and (e) the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer has reached a predetermined amount. In this case, the bonus game start signal is received from the host computer via the communication device, and (f) the slot machines are competing or competing on the video displayed on the displays. Execute a programmed bonus game; (g) send the result of the bonus game to the host computer via the communication device; ) Based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine via the communication device, the reward of the predetermined amount is distributed to determine the reward to be given to each slot machine from the host computer. A reward signal is received, and (i) a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given.

  According to the above configuration, a premium signal related to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game is transmitted to the host computer, and the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer is a predetermined amount. When the bonus game start signal is reached, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is executed so that each slot machine competes or fights on the video displayed on each display. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward to which a predetermined amount of premium is distributed is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player imagines a competition or a battle with another slot machine, and is more interested in the slot machine. In addition, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to get rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

  The playing method of the slot machine of the present invention is a playing method of a slot machine in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and connected to a host computer by a communication device so as to be able to perform data communication, and (a) a game medium is consumed. Executing a unit game; (b) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game; (c) giving a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols; d) receiving a bonus game start signal from the host computer when a predetermined condition is satisfied; and (e) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or fights. And (f) a step of transmitting the bonus game result to the host computer. (G) receiving a reward signal associated with the reward from the host computer for determining a reward to be given to each slot machine based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine; and (h) the reward Providing a reward in response to the signal.

  According to the above configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is executed so that each slot machine competes or competes. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to receive rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

  In addition, the playing method of the slot machine of the present invention is a playing method of a slot machine in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and connected to a host computer through a communication device so as to be able to perform data communication. Executing a unit game, (b) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game, and (c) giving a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols. (D) transmitting a premium signal related to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game to the host computer; and (e) adding up the premium according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer. Receiving the bonus game start signal from the host computer when the total amount reaches a predetermined amount; ) Executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes; (g) transmitting a result of the bonus game to the host computer; and (h) each slot. Receiving a reward signal related to the reward from the host computer for determining a reward to be given to each slot machine by distributing the predetermined amount of premium based on the result of the bonus game in the machine; And a step of granting a reward according to the reward signal.

  According to the above configuration, a premium signal related to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game is transmitted to the host computer, and the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer is a predetermined amount. When the value reaches the bonus game, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is executed so that each slot machine competes or fights. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward to which a predetermined amount of premium is distributed is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to receive rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

  In addition, the playing method of the slot machine of the present invention is a playing method of a slot machine in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and connected to a host computer through a communication device so as to be able to perform data communication. Executing a unit game; (b) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game; and (c) giving a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols. (D) a step of receiving a bonus game start signal from the host computer when a predetermined condition is satisfied; and (e) the host so that each slot machine competes or battles on the video displayed on each display. Executing a bonus game programmed in the computer; and (f) a result of the bonus game. Transmitting to the host computer; and (g) receiving a reward signal relating to the reward from the host computer that determines a reward to be given to each slot machine based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine. (H) providing a reward according to the reward signal.

  According to the above configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is played so that each slot machine competes or battles on the video displayed on each display. Executed. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player imagines a competition or a battle with another slot machine, and is more interested in the slot machine. In addition, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to get rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

  In addition, the playing method of the slot machine of the present invention is a playing method of a slot machine in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and connected to a host computer through a communication device so as to be able to perform data communication. Executing a unit game, (b) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game, and (c) giving a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols. (D) transmitting a premium signal related to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game to the host computer; and (e) adding up the premium according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer. Receiving the bonus game start signal from the host computer when the total amount reaches a predetermined amount; ) Executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes on the video displayed on each display; and (g) transmits the result of the bonus game to the host computer. And (h) distributing the predetermined amount based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine, thereby determining a reward to be given to each slot machine from the host computer. Receiving a signal; and (i) providing a reward according to the reward signal.

  According to the above configuration, a premium signal related to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game is transmitted to the host computer, and the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer is a predetermined amount. When the bonus game start signal is reached, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is executed so that each slot machine competes or fights on the video displayed on each display. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward to which a predetermined amount of premium is distributed is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player imagines a competition or a battle with another slot machine, and is more interested in the slot machine. In addition, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to get rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

  The gaming system of the present invention has a configuration in which any of the slot machines described above and a host computer are connected so that data communication is possible.

  According to the above configuration, a premium signal related to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game is transmitted to the host computer, and the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer is a predetermined amount. When the bonus game start signal is reached, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer, and a bonus game is executed so that each slot machine competes or fights on the video displayed on each display. Then, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer, a reward signal related to the reward to which a predetermined amount of premium is distributed is received from the host computer, and a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given. As a result, the player imagines a competition or a battle with another slot machine, and is more interested in the slot machine. In addition, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to get rewards from other than the slot machine in which he / she is playing, and is more interested in the slot machine.

  And according to the above structure, the slot machine provided with the entertainment property which is not in a prior art, and its playing method are provided.

  An embodiment of a slot machine, a playing method thereof, and a game system according to the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 performs a unit game in which a game medium is consumed and a plurality of symbols 180 are arranged on a display, and a premium signal relating to a part of the game medium consumed in the unit game Is transmitted to the host computer 200, and a bonus game for receiving a bonus game start signal and competing with other slot machines 10 when the total sum of the premiums corresponding to the premium signal reaches a predetermined amount. And a playing method including a step of granting a reward based on a result of the bonus game.

  Further, the slot machine 10 executes a playing method including a step of rearranging a plurality of symbols 180 for each unit game and a step of giving a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols 180.

  Here, “arrangement” means that the symbol 180 can be visually confirmed with respect to an external player. That is, in FIG. 3A described later, the symbol 180 is displayed on the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R. In addition, after canceling the arrangement of the symbol 180, arranging it again is referred to as “rearrangement”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine that executes the above playing method includes a display unit 101 (display), a communication unit 150 (communication device), and a controller 100. The display unit 101 is configured to arrange a plurality of symbols 180.

(Display unit 101)
The display unit 101 may be mechanically configured by a reel device that arranges the symbols 180 by rotating the reels, or may be an electrical configuration in which the symbols are arranged by video reels that display images. Further, the display unit 101 may be configured by combining a mechanical configuration (reel) and an electrical configuration (video reel). Examples of the electrical configuration include a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode-ray tube) device, a plasma display device, and the like. A specific configuration of the display unit 101 will be described later.

(Communication unit 150)
The communication unit 150 enables the controller 100 and the host computer 200 to transmit and receive data signals.

(Controller 100)
The controller 100 pays a dividend based on a first process for consuming a game medium and executing a unit game, a second process for rearranging a plurality of symbols 180 for each unit game, and the plurality of rearranged symbols 180. A third process to be given, a fourth process to receive a bonus game start signal from the host computer 200, a fifth process to execute a bonus game programmed in the host computer 200, and a result of the bonus game to the host computer 200 And a seventh process for receiving a reward signal from the host computer 200, and an eighth process for giving a reward according to the reward signal. In other words, the controller 100 includes a first processing unit, a second processing unit, a third processing unit, a fourth processing unit, a fifth processing unit, a sixth processing unit, a seventh processing unit, And an eighth processing unit.

  Further, the controller 100 is configured to execute a ninth process of transmitting a bet signal relating to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game to the host computer 200. In other words, the controller 100 includes a ninth processing unit in addition to the first to eighth processing units described above.

  The controller 100 includes a symbol storage unit 108 that stores all symbols, and a display symbol storage unit 107 that stores symbols in the storage unit 108 as display symbols. The display symbol storage unit 107 is accessible by the display control unit 102. The display control unit 102 reads the symbols in the display symbol storage unit 107 based on the control of the game execution unit 110 and causes the display unit 101 to display a plurality of symbols. A specific display state will be described later.

  In addition, the controller 100 transmits to a host computer 200 a premium signal corresponding to the premium calculated by the premium calculation unit 115 and a premium calculation unit 115 that calculates a premium related to a part of the game medium consumed for each unit game. And a bonus game start signal receiving unit 117 for receiving a bonus game start signal from the host computer 200, and a bonus game executing unit 119 for executing a bonus game in response to the bonus game start signal received from the host computer 200. have. Based on the control of the bonus game execution unit 119, the display unit 101 displays a video of a bonus game that competes or fights against other slot machines. A specific display state will be described later.

  The controller 100 further includes a game result signal transmission unit 118 that transmits a bonus game result, and a reward signal reception unit 120 that receives a reward signal corresponding to a reward to be given from the host computer 200 based on the bonus game result. And a reward granting unit 121 for granting a reward based on the reward signal received by the reward signal receiving unit 120.

  The controller 100 is connected to the game start unit 109. The game start unit 109 has a function of outputting a game start signal by a player operation. The controller 100 uses a game start signal from the game start unit 109 as a trigger, and a game execution unit 110 that executes a unit game for rearranging symbols, and a payout determined by a combination of symbols 180 rearranged in the unit game. A combination payout determining unit 111 for determining and a payout giving unit 113 for giving each payout determined by the combination payout determining unit 111 are included.

  Each block of the controller 100 may be formed by hardware, or may be formed by software as necessary.

(Host computer 200)
As shown in FIG. 2, the host computer 200 calculates the total amount by integrating the latch signal receiving unit 211 that receives the latch signal from the latch signal transmitting unit 116 of the controller 100 and the latch signal received from the latch signal receiving unit 211. And a bonus game start determining unit 213 for determining the start of a bonus game when the total amount of the premium calculated by the total amount calculating unit 212 reaches a predetermined amount. And a bonus game start signal transmission unit 214 that transmits a bonus game start signal to the computer 100 when the start of the bonus game is determined by.

  Further, the host computer 200 determines a reward based on the game result signal receiving unit 215 that receives the game result signal from the game result signal transmitting unit 118 of the controller 100 and the game result received by the game result signal receiving unit 215. A reward determining unit 216 for transmitting the reward determined by the reward determining unit 216 to the computer 100.

  In this way, when the sum total of the premiums related to a part of the amount of game media consumed by the unit game reaches a predetermined amount by each slot machine, it is displayed on each slot machine and each display. A bonus game for competing or competing on the video is performed, and a reward is awarded based on the result. As a result, the player can imagine a competition or a battle with another slot machine, and can have a greater interest and interest in the slot machine.

  In addition, it is possible to provide a new game with a chance to get rewards based on the game media consumed in the unit game, including those other than the slot machine where the player is playing. And can be interested.

(Operation of controller 100)
In the above configuration, the operation of the controller 100 will be described. First, in the display unit 101, a plurality of symbols 180 are arranged in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns. When the game execution unit 110 executes a unit game by operating the game start unit 109 (first process), the symbols 180 are rearranged (second process). At this time, a payout is awarded based on the rearranged symbols 180 (third process). Further, a premium relating to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game is calculated, and a premium signal is transmitted to the host computer 200 (ninth process).

  A bonus game start signal is received from the host computer 200 (fourth process), and a bonus game programmed in the host computer 200 is executed (fifth process).

  Next, the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer 200 (sixth process), and a reward signal is received from the host computer 200 (seventh process). Then, a reward corresponding to the reward signal is given (eighth process).

  As is clear from the above operation, as shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 performs a unit game in which a plurality of symbols 180 are arranged on the display by consuming game media, and the game consumed in this unit game. When a sum signal corresponding to a portion of the medium is transmitted to the host computer 200 and the sum total of the sum corresponding to the sum signal reaches a predetermined amount, a bonus game start signal is received and another slot is received. A bonus game that competes with a machine is executed, and a playing method is provided in which rewards are awarded based on the result of the bonus game. Furthermore, the slot machine 10 realizes a playing method in which a plurality of symbols 180 are rearranged for each slot unit game and a payout is awarded based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols 180.

(Display state)
An example of the display state of the display unit 101 in the operation process of the slot machine 10 and the playing method will be specifically described. In the unit game, the display state is described based on a configuration in which the display unit 101 arranges symbols by a mechanical reel method as shown in FIG.

  In the unit game, the display unit 101 has display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R as arrangement areas for arranging a plurality of symbols 180, as shown in FIG. The display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R are arranged at the center of the display unit 101. In the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R, the reels 14L, 14C, and 14R on which a symbol row including a plurality of symbols 180 is drawn are rotated and displayed. The display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R are divided into an upper stage 15a, a middle stage 15b, and a lower stage 15c. The symbols are stopped (arranged) in the respective stages 15a, 15b, and 15c. For example, in FIG. 3, “PLUM” is stopped at the upper stage 15a of the display window 15L, “ORANGE” is stopped at the middle stage 15b of the display window 15L, and “PLUM” is stopped at the lower stage 15c of the display window 15L. Accordingly, the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R display a symbol matrix composed of three columns and three rows. The symbol matrix is not limited to 3 columns and 3 rows.

  In addition, a payline L is provided so as to horizontally cross the middle stage 15b of each display window 15L, 15C, 15R. The payline L is for determining the combination of the symbols 180. That is, when the symbols 180 are rearranged on the payline L and outside the payline L, the combination is determined only for the symbols 180 rearranged on the payline. If the winning combination is established as a result of the determination of the combination, processing such as paying out coins based on the winning combination is performed.

  In this embodiment, a payline L is provided, and when the symbols stopped and displayed on the payline L are in a predetermined combination, processing such as paying out coins is performed. Regardless of L, when a predetermined number of symbols called scatter symbols are displayed on the display unit 101, a configuration in which processing such as paying out coins may be performed.

  In the bonus game, as shown in FIG. 3B, the display unit 101 displays a video in which a player of each slot machine plays a game as a player. Players of each slot machine who are determined to play the bonus game become players and compete by playing the spin button 23 repeatedly. Then, a reward is awarded to each slot machine 10 according to the ranking of the competition results.

  The bonus game is not particularly limited as long as the player of each slot machine competes or fights. For example, when there are two slot machines that perform the bonus game, the fighting game May be performed. In addition, specifically, a ball insertion game, a card game, and the like can be listed as bonus games. ,

(Symbols, combinations, etc.)
In the unit game, on the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 14L, the middle reel 14C and the right reel 14R, as shown in FIG. 4, 22 symbols constituting a symbol row are drawn. Any code number from 0 to 21 is assigned to each symbol constituting each symbol column. Each symbol string is configured by combining symbols “JACKPOT 7”, “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “CHERRY”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “ORANGE”, and “APPLE”.

  Three consecutive symbols in the symbol row are displayed (arranged) in the upper stage 15a, the middle stage 15b, and the lower stage 15c of the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R, so that the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R are displayed. A symbol matrix of 3 columns and 3 rows is configured. When the 1-BET button 26 or the maximum BET button 27 is pressed and the spin button 23 is pressed to start the game, the symbol row drawn on each reel 14 is displayed along with the rotation of the reel 14. The window 15 is scroll-displayed from the upper side to the lower side, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the reel 14 is stopped and displayed as the rotation of the reel 14 stops (rearrangement).

  Various winning combinations are determined in advance for each symbol. The winning combination is a combination in which a combination of symbols stopped on the payline L is advantageous to the player. The advantageous state includes a state where coins according to the winning combination are paid out, a state where the number of coins to be paid out is added to the game medium, a state where a bonus game is started, and the like.

  Specifically, when the combination of “APPLE” symbols on the payline L is stopped, a bonus trigger occurs, and the gaming state shifts from a unit game to a free game. When the “CHERRY” symbol is stopped on the payline L, 20 coins (game media) are paid out per bet. When the “PLUM” symbol is stopped on the payline L, 5 coins are paid out per bet.

  The free game is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the unit game. A free game is a game that can be played a predetermined number of times without betting coins. The free game is not particularly limited as long as it is advantageous to the player, that is, if it is more advantageous than the unit game. For example, the free game has a higher probability than the unit game, which can acquire more game media than the unit game. A state where a game medium can be acquired, a state where the number of game media consumed is smaller than that of a unit game, and the like.

(Mechanical configuration of the slot machine 10)
Next, an embodiment in the case where the slot machine 10 configured as described above is specifically configured mechanically and electrically will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the plurality of slot machines 10 are installed in a gaming facility. Each slot machine 10 is communicably connected to the host computer 200 via the Internet communication network 300.

  The slot machine 10 executes a unit game by using game media. The game medium is a coin, a bill, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these. Note that the game medium in the present invention is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a medal, a token, electronic money, or a ticket. The ticket is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a ticket with a barcode described later.

  As shown in FIG. 6, 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. Inside the cabinet 11, three reels 14 (14L, 14C, 14R) are rotatably provided. A symbol row composed of 22 symbols is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14.

  A lower image display panel 16 is provided in front of each reel 14 in the main door 13. The lower image display panel 16 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel for displaying various types of information, and various types of information related to the game, effect images, and the like are displayed during the game.

  Three display windows 15 (15L, 15C, and 15R) whose rear surface can be visually recognized are formed in the center of the lower image display panel 16, and the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14 through each display window 15. Three symbols drawn on each are displayed. The lower image display panel 16 displays one activated payline L that horizontally crosses the three display windows 15. The payline L is set so as to cross horizontally the middle stage 15b of the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R. In this embodiment, the payline L crosses the middle stage 15b of the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R, but may cross other stages of the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R. For example, the payline L may cross the upper stage 15a or the lower stage 15c of the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R. The payline L may cross the lower stage 15c of the display window 15L, the middle stage 15b of the display window 15C, and the upper stage 15a of the display window 15R. Further, there may be two or more paylines L. When there are two or more paylines L, all of the paylines L may be activated, or the number of paylines L according to a predetermined condition such as the number of coins bet may be activated.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the symbols are displayed through the display window 15 by rotating and stopping the mechanical reel 14 having the symbols on the peripheral surface is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the lower image display panel 16 may be used to display symbols in 3 columns and 3 rows as an image.

  The lower image display panel 16 may display a game medium number display part and a payout number display part. The game medium number display unit displays the total number of games that can be paid out to the player by the slot machine 10 (hereinafter also referred to as the total number of game media). The payout number display section displays the number of coins to be paid out when the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line is a winning combination.

  A touch panel 69 is provided on the front surface of the lower image display panel 16. The touch panel 69 includes a plurality of contact portions in a matrix form in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and can output position information indicating the positions of the pressed contact portions in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction as command signals. As the touch panel 69, a touch panel employed in a mobile terminal, a bank ATM, or the like can be used.

  Below the lower image display panel 16, a control panel 20, a coin receiving slot 21, and a bill validator 22 are provided. The control panel 20 includes a plurality of buttons 23 to 27. These buttons 23 to 27 enable an instruction related to game progress by the player to be input. The coin receiving port 21 allows coins to be received in the cabinet 11.

  The control panel 20 includes 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 a button for inputting an instruction to start the rotation of the reel 14. The change button 24 is a button used when requesting exchange of money from a game facility staff. The cashout button 25 is a button for inputting an instruction to pay out coins corresponding to the total number of game media to the coin tray 18.

  The 1-BET button 26 is a button for inputting an instruction to bet one coin on the game out of coins corresponding to the total number of game media. The maximum BET button 27 is a button for inputting an instruction to bet a maximum number of coins (for example, 50) that can be bet on one game out of coins corresponding to the total number of game media. .

  The banknote discriminator 22 recognizes whether or not the banknote is a regular one and accepts the regular banknote into the cabinet 11. Note that the bill validator 22 can read a ticket 39 with a barcode, which will be described later. When the bill validator 22 reads the barcode-added ticket 39, the bill validator 22 outputs a read signal related to the read content to the main CPU 41.

  A berry glass 34 is provided on the lower front surface of the main door 13, that is, on the lower side of the control panel 20. On the belly glass 34, a character or the like of the slot machine 10 is drawn. 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 effect image, an introduction of game content, and an image representing a game rule.

  The top box 12 is provided with a speaker 29 for audio output. 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 game media, date and time, and identification number of the slot machine 10 is encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 39 with a bar code. The player can play a game with another slot machine using the bar code-added ticket 39, or exchange the bar code-added ticket 39 with bills or the like using a cashier or the like of a game facility.

  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 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 inputs instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like.

(Electrical configuration of the slot machine 10)
Inside the cabinet 11, a control unit including the controller 100 of FIG. 2 is provided. As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit includes components such as a mother board 40, a main body PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 60, a gaming board 50, a sub CPU 61, a door PCB 80, various switches, and sensors.

  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 a memory card 53, and an IC socket corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 54 connected to each other via an internal bus. 54S.

  The memory card 53 stores a game program and a game system program. The game program includes a bonus program. The bonus program is a program for playing a bonus game by receiving a bonus game start signal from the host computer 200.

  Further, the memory card 53 stores various data used in the game program and the game system program. Specifically, data indicating the relationship between the symbols 180 and the code numbers displayed in the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R in FIG. 3A is stored in the format of the data table in FIG. These data are transferred to the RAM 43 of the mother board 40 when the game program is executed.

  The card slot 53S is configured such 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 and game system program into the memory card 53, and inserting the memory card 53 into the card slot 53S, the types of games performed in the slot machine 10 And can change the contents.

  The game program includes a program related to game progress and a program for shifting to a free game. The game program includes image data and sound data output during the game.

  The GAL 54 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When data is input to the input port, the GAL 54 outputs data corresponding to this data from the output port.

  The IC socket 54S is configured so that the GAL 54 can be attached and detached. The IC socket 54S is connected to the mother board 40 by a PCI bus. Therefore, after the GAL 54 is removed from the IC socket 54S and the program stored in the GAL 54 is rewritten, the GAL 54 is attached to the IC socket 54S, so that the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54 can be changed. become.

  The CPU 51, the ROM 55, and the boot ROM 52 that are connected to each other via an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 40 via 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 ROM 55 stores country identification information and an authentication program. The boot ROM 52 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program.

  The authentication program is a program (tamper check program) for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The authentication program is a program for confirming and verifying that the game program and the game system program have not been tampered with. That is, the authentication program is described in accordance with the procedure for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the above-described authentication program. The preliminary authentication program is described in accordance with a proof that the authentication program to be authenticated is not falsified, that is, a procedure for authenticating the authentication program.

  The motherboard 40 includes a main CPU 41 (controller), a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 43, and a communication interface 44.

  The main CPU 41 has a function as a controller that controls the entire slot machine 10. In particular, the main CPU 41 controls to output a command signal for rotating the reel 14 to the sub CPU 61 when the spin button 23 is pressed after the game medium is betted, and stops after the reel 14 is rotated. Control for determining the symbols to be performed and control for stopping the determined symbols in the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R.

  That is, the main CPU 41 selects a symbol arranged in the symbol matrix from a plurality of types of symbols in order to rearrange as a new symbol matrix after scrolling a plurality of symbols displayed on the lower image display panel 16. And a function as an arrangement controller for executing arrangement control to stop at the determined symbol matrix from the scroll state.

  The main CPU 41 also uses a first process for consuming a game medium to execute a unit game, a second process for rearranging a plurality of symbols 180 for each unit game, and a plurality of rearranged symbols 180. A third process for giving a payout, a fourth process for receiving a bonus game start signal from the host computer 200, a fifth process for executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer 200, and the result of the bonus game are displayed on the host computer 200. A sixth process for transmitting to the host, a seventh process for receiving a reward signal from the host computer 200, an eighth process for giving a reward according to the reward signal, and a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game. A function as the controller 100 that executes the ninth process of transmitting the latch signal to the host computer 200. Obtain.

  The ROM 42 stores a program such as a basic input / output system (BIOS) executed by the main CPU 41, and data used permanently. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 41, initialization processing of each peripheral device is performed, and reading processing of the game program and game system program stored in the memory card 53 via the gaming board 50 is started.

  The RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 41 performs processing. For example, the RAM 43 is formed with the symbol storage unit 108 and the display symbol storage unit 107 of FIG. 2 in the form of data areas. In the data area of the symbol storage unit 108, symbols 180 are stored in the format of the data table of FIG. In the data area of the display symbol storage unit 107, a symbol matrix including symbols at the time of rearrangement is stored.

  The communication interface 44 performs communication with the host computer 200 or the like provided inside or outside the gaming facility via the Internet communication network 300. Further, a main body PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 60 and a door PCB 80 are connected to the mother board 40 by USB (Universal Serial Bus), respectively. Further, a power supply unit 45 is connected to the mother board 40. When power is supplied from the power supply unit 45 to the mother board 40, the main CPU 41 of the mother board 40 is activated, and power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus to activate the CPU 51.

  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 arithmetic processing by executing the game program and game system program stored in the RAM 43 based on the input signal input to the main CPU 41, and stores the result in the RAM 43. As a control process for the apparatus, a process of transmitting a control signal to each device or apparatus is performed.

  The main body PCB 60 includes a lamp 30, a sub CPU 61, a hopper 66, a coin detection unit 67, a graphic board 68, a speaker 29, a touch panel 69, a bill discriminator 22, a ticket printer 35, and a card reader 36. The key switch 38S and the data display 37 are connected.

  The lamp 30 is controlled to be turned on / off based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41. The sub CPU 61 controls the rotation and stop of the reels 14 (14L, 14C, 14R). A motor drive circuit 62 including an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) 63 and a driver 64 is connected to the sub CPU 61. The FPGA 63 is a programmable electronic circuit such as an LSI and functions as a control circuit for the stepping motor 70. The driver 64 functions as a circuit for amplifying pulses input to the stepping motor 70. A stepping motor 70 (70L, 70C, 70R) that rotates each reel 14 is connected to the motor drive circuit 62. The stepping motor 70 is a 1-2 phase excitation type stepping motor.

  In the present invention, the excitation method of the stepping motor is not particularly limited, and for example, a two-phase excitation method, a one-phase excitation method, or the like can be adopted. Moreover, it is good also as employ | adopting a DC motor instead of a stepping motor. When a DC motor is employed, a deviation counter, a D / A converter, and a servo amplifier are sequentially connected to the sub CPU 61, and the DC motor is connected to the servo amplifier. The rotational position of the DC motor is detected by a rotary encoder, and the current rotational position of the DC motor is supplied as data from the rotary encoder to the deviation counter.

  Further, an index detection circuit 65 and a position change detection circuit 71 are connected to the sub CPU 61. The index detection circuit 65 detects the position of a rotating reel 14 (an index to be described later), and can detect the step-out of the reel 14.

  The position change detection circuit 71 detects a change in the stop position of the reel 14 after the rotation of the reel 14 is stopped. For example, the position change detection circuit 71 may detect that the stop position is changed by the player to be a combination of symbols forcibly becoming a winning combination, even though it is not actually a combination of symbols for a winning combination. The change of the stop position of the reel 14 related to the above is detected. The position change detection circuit 71 is configured to detect a change in the stop position of the reel 14 by detecting fins (not shown) attached to the inner portion of the reel 14 at a predetermined interval, for example.

  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 exit 19 and outputs an input signal to the main CPU 41 when it is detected that a predetermined number of coins have been paid out from the coin payout exit 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. 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. Yes. 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 reads an image of a bill and accepts a regular bill into the cabinet 11. Moreover, 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 in the RAM 43 the number of game media corresponding to the amount of bills transmitted by this input signal.

  Based on the control signal output from the main CPU 41, the ticket printer 35 prints on the ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of game media, date and time, and identification number of the slot machine 10 stored in the RAM 43 are encoded. Output as ticket 39 with barcode.

  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 an 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 via the keypad 38 by the player 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 spin 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, and a 1-BET switch corresponding to the 1-BET button 26. 26S and 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 21C 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 genuine. 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 distribute 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.

(Electrical configuration of the host computer 200)
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the host computer 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The host computer 200 includes a CPU 201 as an arithmetic processing device, a ROM 202, a RAM 203 as a temporary storage device, a communication interface 204, and a hard disk drive 205.

  The CPU 201 executes a premium calculation process and a bonus game process which will be described later. The total amount is calculated by integrating the latch signals received from the slot machines 10. When the total amount of the premium reaches a predetermined amount (for example, $ 1000), the bonus game start is determined. Furthermore, a reward (for example, first place $ 500, second place $ 300, third place $ 200) is determined by distributing a predetermined amount based on the game result of the bonus game of each slot machine 10.

  The communication interface 204 is communicably connected to the communication interface 44 of each slot machine 10 via the Internet communication network 300. The RAM 203 temporarily stores data such as bonus game results received from each slot machine 10 and reward data transmitted to each slot machine 10. The ROM 202 stores a system program for controlling the operation of the control device, permanent data, and the like. In addition, in the hard disk drive 205, a part of the game media consumed by the slot machine 10 is stored for each unit game in association with each slot machine 10 as a premium.

(Processing operation of slot machine 10 and host computer 200)
Next, processing performed in the slot machine 10 and the host computer 200 will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 10, the main CPU 41 reads out and executes the game program, so that a unit game execution process and a bonus game execution process are performed. In the host computer 200, the CPU 201 performs a total sum calculation process and a bonus game process.

(Unit game execution process)
The main CPU 41 of the slot machine 10 periodically executes the unit game execution process shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a coin has been bet (A1). In this process, it is determined whether or not an input signal from the 1-BET switch 26S is received when the 1-BET button 26 is pressed, and the maximum BET switch 27S is pressed when the maximum BET button 27 is pressed. It is determined whether an input signal has been received. If the coin is not bet (A1, NO), A1 is re-executed to enter a standby state until it is bet.

  On the other hand, when a coin is bet (A1, YES), the number of game media stored in the RAM 43 is subtracted according to the number of coins bet (A2). When the number of coins bet is larger than the number of game media stored in the RAM 43, A2 is re-executed without performing the process of subtracting the number of game media. Further, when the number of coins bet exceeds the upper limit (50 in this embodiment) that can be bet on one game, the process of subtracting the number of game media is not performed. A3 is executed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the spin button 23 is turned on (A3). If the spin button 23 is not turned on (A3, NO), the process returns to A1. When the spin button 23 is not turned on (for example, when an instruction to end the game is inputted without the spin button 23 being turned on), the subtraction result in A2 is cancelled.

  On the other hand, when the spin button 23 is turned on (A3, YES), symbol determination processing is executed (A4). That is, by executing the stop symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43, the symbol matrix including the three symbols 180 that stop on the payline L is determined. As a result, a combination of symbols to be stopped on the payline L is determined.

  Next, a reel rotation control process is performed, and the reels 14L, 14C, and 14R are rotated to scroll the symbols 180 of the display windows 15L, 15C, and 15R as shown in FIG. 3A (A5). ). In this reel rotation control process, after the reels 14L, 14C, and 14R are scrolled in the direction of the arrow, the combination determined in A4 is stopped (rearranged) on the payline L.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been established, that is, whether or not the combination of the symbols 180 stopped on the payline L is a winning combination (A6). If it is a winning combination (A6, YES), a payout is awarded (A7). That is, the number of coins to be paid out based on the winning of the winning combination is calculated. When storing the coins to be paid out, a predetermined number of game media are added to the number of game media stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when coins are paid out, a predetermined number of coins are paid out by transmitting a control signal to the hopper 66.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a free game trigger is established as a winning combination (A8). That is, it is determined whether or not the combination of “APPLE” is arranged on the payline L. If it is determined that the free game trigger is established (A8, YES), the free game process is executed. (A9).

  In step A6, if it is not a winning combination (A6, NO), or if it is determined that a free game trigger is not established (A8, NO), a premium is calculated according to the number of coins bet. (A10). Then, a latch signal corresponding to the latch is transmitted to the host computer 200 (A11), and this routine is terminated.

(Bonus game execution process)
Further, the main CPU 41 of the slot machine 10 periodically executes a bonus game execution process shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer 200 (B1). When the bonus game start signal is received (B1, YES), it is confirmed whether or not to play the bonus game (B2). When the bonus game is played (B2, YES), a confirmation result that the bonus game is played is transmitted to the host computer 200 (B3). Then, a bonus game is executed (B4). When the bonus game is over (B5, YES), the result of the bonus game is transmitted to the host computer 200 (B6).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a reward signal is received from the host computer 200 (B7). When a reward signal is received from the host computer 200 (B7, YES), a reward based on the reward signal is given (B8). That is, the coin corresponding to the reward is paid out, and this routine is finished.

(Total premium calculation processing)
First, the CPU 201 of the host computer 200 periodically executes the total amount calculation process of FIG. First, it is determined whether a latch signal is received from each slot machine 10 (C1). If the latch signal has not been received (C1, NO), C1 is re-executed to enter a standby state until the latch signal is received. When the latch signal is received (C1, YES), the latches corresponding to the latch signal are integrated (C2). If the accumulated sum total reaches a predetermined amount (for example, $ 1000) (C3, YES), the bonus game start trigger is turned on (C4), and the total sum of the premium is reset, that is, $ 0. In this way (C5), this routine is terminated.

(Bonus game processing)
Further, the CPU 201 of the host computer 200 periodically executes the bonus game process of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the bonus game start trigger is ON (D1). If the bonus game start trigger is not ON (D1, NO), D1 is re-executed to enter a standby state until the bonus game start trigger is turned ON. When the bonus game start trigger is ON (D1, YES), a bonus game start signal is transmitted to each slot machine 10 (D2). Then, a confirmation result as to whether or not each slot machine 10 plays the bonus game is acquired (D3). When the confirmation results of all the slot machines 10 are acquired (D3, YES), the result of the bonus game is acquired from the slot machine 10 that has played the bonus game (D4). When the result of the bonus game is acquired from all the slot machines 10 that have performed the bonus game (D4, YES), a predetermined amount of premium is distributed based on the result of the bonus game, and is given to each slot machine. A reward is determined (D5). In step D5, a reward signal corresponding to the determined reward is transmitted to each slot machine (D6), the bonus game start trigger is turned OFF (D7), and this routine is terminated.

  As described above, when the total sum of the premiums related to a part of the game media consumed in the unit game reaches a predetermined amount by each slot machine 10, the player and each slot machine 10 A bonus game programmed in the host computer 200 to perform a competition or a battle on the video displayed on the display unit 101 is performed, and a reward is awarded based on the result. As a result, the player imagines a competition or a battle with another slot machine 10, and is more interested in the slot machine. In addition, the player is provided with a new game that has a chance to get rewards based on the game medium consumed in the unit game, including other than the slot machine 10 in which he / she is playing. Be interested and interested.

  In the above detailed description, the present invention has been described mainly with respect to characteristic parts so that the present invention can be more easily understood. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in the above detailed description, and other implementations are possible. It can also be applied to the form and its scope should be interpreted as widely as possible. 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 technical idea of the present invention. In addition, the purpose of the abstract is to allow the patent office and general public organizations, engineers belonging to this technical field who are not familiar with patents, legal terms or technical terms to understand the technical content and essence of this application. It is intended to be able to make a quick decision with a simple survey. Accordingly, the abstract is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to be evaluated by the claims. In addition, in order to fully understand the object of the present invention and the effects of the present invention, it is desirable to fully consider the literatures already disclosed.

  The above detailed description includes processing executed on a computer or a computer network. The above description and expressions are described for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to understand the most efficiently. In this specification, each step used for deriving one result or a block having a predetermined processing function should be understood as a process having no self-contradiction. In each step and each block, transmission / reception of electric or magnetic signals, recording, and the like are performed. In the processing in each step and each block, such a signal is expressed by bits, values, symbols, characters, terms, numbers, etc., but these are used only for convenience of explanation. It is necessary to pay attention to. In addition, the processes in each step and each block may be described in expressions common to human actions, but the processes described in this specification are executed by various devices in principle. Further, other configurations required for each step and each block are obvious from the above description.

It is an explanatory view showing a playing method of the slot machine. It is a block diagram of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing of a display screen. It is a figure which shows the symbol and the code number of each symbol. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a relationship between the slot machine and the host computer. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of a host computer. 10 is a flowchart of processing of the slot machine and the host computer. It is a flowchart of a unit game execution process. It is a flowchart of a bonus game execution process. It is a flowchart of a sum total calculation process. It is a flowchart of a bonus game process.

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10 slot machine 101 display unit 150 communication unit 180 symbol 200 host computer 300 Internet communication network

Claims (9)

It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display for arranging a plurality of symbols;
A communication device connected to the host computer for data communication;
And a game controller programmed to operate as in (a) to (h) below.
(A) Execute a unit game by consuming game media;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game;
(C) a payout is awarded based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols;
(D) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer via the communication device;
(E) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes;
(F) transmitting the result of the bonus game to the host computer via the communication device;
(G) receiving a reward signal related to the reward from the host computer for determining a reward to be given to each slot machine based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine via the communication device;
(H) Grant a reward according to the reward signal. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display for arranging a plurality of symbols;
A communication device connected to the host computer for data communication;
And a game controller programmed to operate as in (a) to (i) below.
(A) Execute a unit game by consuming game media;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game;
(C) a payout is awarded based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols;
(D) via the communication device, send a premium signal relating to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game to the host computer;
(E) receiving the bonus game start signal from the host computer via the communication device when the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer reaches a predetermined amount;
(F) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes;
(G) transmitting the result of the bonus game to the host computer via the communication device;
(H) Based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine via the communication device, the reward of the predetermined amount is distributed to determine the reward to be given to each slot machine from the host computer. Receive a reward signal for
(I) Give a reward according to the reward signal. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display for displaying video while arranging a plurality of symbols,
A communication device connected to the host computer for data communication;
And a game controller programmed to operate as in (a) to (h) below.
(A) Execute a unit game by consuming game media;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game;
(C) a payout is awarded based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols;
(D) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a bonus game start signal is received from the host computer via the communication device;
(E) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes on the video displayed on each display;
(F) sending the result of the bonus game to the host computer;
(G) receiving a reward signal related to the reward from the host computer for determining a reward to be given to each slot machine based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine via the communication device;
(H) Grant a reward according to the reward signal. It is a slot machine with the following configuration,
A display for displaying video while arranging a plurality of symbols,
A communication device connected to the host computer for data communication;
And a game controller programmed to operate as in (a) to (i) below.
(A) Execute a unit game by consuming game media;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game;
(C) a payout is awarded based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols;
(D) via the communication device, send a premium signal relating to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game to the host computer;
(E) receiving the bonus game start signal from the host computer via the communication device when the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer reaches a predetermined amount;
(F) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes on the video displayed on each display;
(G) transmitting the result of the bonus game to the host computer via the communication device;
(H) Based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine via the communication device, the reward of the predetermined amount is distributed to determine the reward to be given to each slot machine from the host computer. Receive a reward signal for
(I) Give a reward according to the reward signal. A slot machine playing method in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and connected to a host computer by a communication device so that data communication is possible.
The playing method of the slot machine is:
(A) consuming a game medium and executing a unit game;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game;
(C) awarding a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols;
(D) receiving a bonus game start signal from the host computer when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
(E) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes;
(F) transmitting the result of the bonus game to the host computer;
(G) receiving a reward signal related to the reward from the host computer for determining a reward to be given to each slot machine based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine;
(H) providing a reward according to the reward signal. A slot machine playing method in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and connected to a host computer by a communication device so that data communication is possible.
The playing method of the slot machine is:
(A) consuming a game medium and executing a unit game;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game;
(C) awarding a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols;
(D) transmitting a premium signal relating to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game to a host computer;
(E) receiving the bonus game start signal from the host computer when the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer reaches a predetermined amount;
(F) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes;
(G) transmitting the result of the bonus game to the host computer;
(H) Based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine, a reward signal related to the reward is received from the host computer that determines the reward to be given to each slot machine by distributing the predetermined amount of premium. Steps,
(I) providing a reward according to the reward signal. A slot machine playing method in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and connected to a host computer by a communication device so that data communication is possible.
The playing method of the slot machine is:
(A) consuming a game medium and executing a unit game;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game;
(C) giving a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols;
(D) receiving a bonus game start signal from the host computer when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
(E) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes on the video displayed on each display;
(F) transmitting the result of the bonus game to the host computer;
(G) receiving a reward signal related to the reward from the host computer for determining a reward to be given to each slot machine based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine;
(H) providing a reward according to the reward signal. A slot machine playing method in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a display and connected to a host computer by a communication device so that data communication is possible.
The playing method of the slot machine is:
(A) consuming a game medium and executing a unit game;
(B) rearranging the plurality of symbols for each unit game;
(C) awarding a payout based on the relationship between the rearranged symbols;
(D) transmitting a premium signal relating to a part of the amount of game media consumed in the unit game to a host computer;
(E) receiving the bonus game start signal from the host computer when the total sum of the premiums according to the premium signal transmitted to the host computer reaches a predetermined amount;
(F) executing a bonus game programmed in the host computer so that each slot machine competes or competes on the video displayed on each display;
(G) transmitting the result of the bonus game to the host computer;
(H) Based on the result of the bonus game in each slot machine, a reward signal related to the reward is received from the host computer that determines the reward to be given to each slot machine by distributing the predetermined amount of premium. Steps,
(I) providing a reward according to the reward signal. A gaming system having a configuration in which the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and a host computer are connected so that data communication is possible.

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