JP2008125758A - Game machine, control method for game machine and playing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a new game style for enhancing expectations of imparting of tokens, and to provide a control method for the game machine and a playing method. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a CPU 66 for executing a win game of imparting a predetermined allotment when a plurality of cards to be a prescribed combination are provided in finally distributed cards and a win is attained, executing a high probability win game wherein the probability of the win is increased in the next win game on condition that the combination of the cards to be the object of allotment imparting is a specified combination, integrating a part of the value of the win game allotment imparted in the win game as a special allotment for which a part of the value of the win game allotment is accumulated, and executing a chance game for determining whether or not to impart the special allotment when the high probability win game is executed continuously for a prescribed number of times or more. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine, a game machine control method, and a play method.

  Conventionally, a game machine such as a poker game machine installed in a casino place executes a win game that wins when a plurality of cards that are a predetermined combination are included in the finally distributed cards. In such a game machine, for each poker game, a number of medals are awarded according to the number of medals inserted and a payout determined according to the established poker combination.

  In recent years, game machines have been provided that execute high-probability win games with a high probability of winning. For example, as such a game machine, there is provided a game machine in which two sets of five cards, which are more than the conventional five, are distributed to each player, and a combination of the cards of each set is combined to establish a poker role ( Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, in recent years, in order to increase the number of medals awarded to each poker game, a new game style called a double down game that can double the number of medals to be paid out is added after the poker role is established. .
US Pat. No. 5,882,260

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a new game style in which a sense of expectation for awarding medals is increased, a game machine control method, and a play method.

  The first aspect of the present invention uses a plurality of types of cards, out of a plurality of cards initially distributed, the card selected by the player's operation is replaced with another card, and finally distributed When a plurality of cards that have a predetermined combination in a card and wins, a win game that gives a predetermined win game payout is executed, and the combination of cards that are the target of the win game payout is: On the condition that the combination is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high-probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times, and a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value is accumulated. A part of the value of the win game payout awarded in the win game is accumulated, and the high probability win game is continued a predetermined number of times or more. When executed, a controller that executes a chance game for determining whether or not to give the special payout, and an image related to the win game, the high-probability win game, and the chance game controlled by the controller are displayed. A game machine comprising a display.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine of the first aspect, the controller is configured such that a total value of the win game payout values awarded in the high probability win game executed continuously a predetermined number of times is a predetermined value. The game machine is characterized in that the chance game is executed on the condition described above.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game machine of the first aspect or the game machine of the second aspect, in the chance game, the controller determines the number of continuations of the high probability win game or the value of the win game payout The probability of giving the special payout is changed according to the total value.

  In the fourth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of cards are used, and a card selected by a player's operation is replaced with another card from among a plurality of cards initially distributed, and finally distributed. When a plurality of cards that have a predetermined combination in a card and wins, a win game that gives a predetermined win game payout is executed, and the combination of cards that are the target of the win game payout is: On the condition that the combination is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high-probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times, and a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value is accumulated. A part of the value of the win game payout awarded in the win game is accumulated, and the high probability win game is continued a predetermined number of times or more. Whether or not to give the special payout on condition that a total value of the win game payout values given in the high-probability win game executed continuously a predetermined number of times is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. A game machine comprising: a controller that executes a chance game to be determined; and a display that is controlled by the controller and displays images related to the win game, the high-probability win game, and the chance game.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth game machine, in the chance game, the controller determines the special payout according to a continuation number of the high probability win game or a total value of the win game payout values. It is a game machine characterized by changing the probability of assigning.

  In the sixth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of cards are used, and a card selected by a player's operation is replaced with another card from among a plurality of cards initially distributed. When a plurality of cards that have a predetermined combination in a card and wins, a win game that gives a predetermined win game payout is executed, and the combination of cards that are the target of the win game payout is: On the condition that the combination is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high-probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times, and a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value is accumulated. A part of the value of the win game payout awarded in the win game is accumulated, and the high probability win game is continued a predetermined number of times or more. When executed, the probability of giving the special payout is changed on condition that a total value of the win game payout values given in the high-probability win game executed continuously a predetermined number of times is a predetermined value or more. And executing a chance game for determining whether or not to give the special payout, and in the chance game, the special payout according to the number of continuations of the high probability win game or the total value of the win game payouts. A game machine comprising: a controller that changes a probability of assigning a game; and a display that is controlled by the controller and displays images related to the win game, the high-probability win game, and the chance game.

In the seventh aspect of the present invention, the controller uses a plurality of types of cards, and among the plurality of cards distributed first, the card selected by the player's operation is exchanged with another card, and finally When the distributed card has a plurality of cards having a predetermined combination and wins, a win game is executed to give a predetermined win game payout. On the condition that the combination is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high-probability win game with a high win probability is continuously executed a plurality of times, and a part of the win game payout value is accumulated. As a special payout, a part of the win game payout value awarded in the win game is accumulated,
When the high-probability win game is continuously executed a predetermined number of times or more, a chance game for determining whether or not to give the special payout is executed, and the win game, the high-probability win game, and the chance game are displayed on the display. A game machine control method characterized by displaying an image related to the game machine.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the seventh aspect of the present invention, a total value of the win game payout values awarded by the controller in the high probability win game continuously executed a predetermined number of times is a predetermined value. The game machine control method is characterized in that the chance game is executed on the condition described above.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the seventh aspect or the eighth aspect of the present invention, in the chance game, in the chance game, the controller repeats the high probability win game or the total value of the win game payout values. The game machine control method is characterized in that the probability of granting the special payout is changed according to the above.

  In the tenth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of cards are used, and a card selected by a player's operation is replaced with another card from among a plurality of cards initially distributed. When a plurality of cards that have a predetermined combination in a card and wins, a win game that gives a predetermined win game payout is executed, and the combination of cards that are the target of the win game payout is: On the condition that the combination is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high-probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times, and a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value is accumulated. As a result, a part of the value of the win game payout awarded in the win game is accumulated, and the high probability win game is continued a predetermined number of times or more. When running Te, a playing method characterized by executing a chance game to determine whether to grant the bonus payout.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine having a new game style in which a sense of expectation for awarding medals is increased, a game machine control method, and a play method.

[Outline of how to play]
FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a playing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The playing method according to the present embodiment uses a plurality of types of cards, out of a plurality of cards initially distributed, the card selected by the player's operation is replaced with another card, and finally distributed. This is a type of poker game that executes a win game in which a predetermined win game payout is awarded when a card has a plurality of cards in a predetermined combination and wins. In this win game, the play method according to the present embodiment integrates a part of the win game payout value awarded in the win game as a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value. Then, in this win game, it is determined whether or not the combination of the cards to which the win game payout is given is a specific combination (for example, a heart or a diamond flash) (step S1). Next, if the result of determination in step S1 is a specific combination, a high-probability win game with a higher probability of winning is executed (step S2). When the high-probability win game is continuously executed a plurality of times, and it is determined that the number of times that the high-probability win game is continued is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S3), Then, a chance game for determining whether or not to give a special payout is executed (step S4).

[Poker game machine configuration]
An appearance of a poker gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of a poker gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a poker gaming machine that uses medals as game media will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses coins, medals, tokens, or cards storing game value information as game media. The used gaming machine may be used.

  A first display 32 for displaying an image related to the win game is provided on the front surface of the poker gaming machine 10. In addition, on the top of the first display 32 in front of the poker gaming machine 10, a second display 33 is provided separately from the first display and displays an image related to the chance game. On the first display 32, a payout table showing a combination of cards distributed to the player and cards to be paid out is displayed. On the second display 33, an effect image related to the win game is displayed in addition to the image related to the chance game. A touch panel 33 a is provided in at least a part of the second display 33.

  Also, a medal slot 63 is provided near the front right of the poker gaming machine 10, and a medal payout outlet 61 and a medal tray 67 are provided below the front. A player can play a game by inserting a medal into the medal slot 63. Further, according to the game result, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 61 and stored in the medal tray 67. As will be described later, a medal detection sensor 31 (see FIG. 3) is built in the gaming machine provided with the medal slot 63. The medal detection sensor 31 detects that a player has inserted a medal into the poker gaming machine 10.

  Speakers 46 a and 46 b are provided above the poker gaming machine 10. The speakers 46a and 46b generate sound effects accompanying the progress of the game. In addition, decorative lamps 36 a and 36 b are provided on both sides of the center of the poker gaming machine 10. The decorative lamps 36a and 36b emit light as the game progresses.

  Below the first display 32, a HOLD switch 20, a DEAL switch 24, a CASH OUT switch 22, a BET MAX switch 26, and a BET ONE switch 28 that are used to advance the game are arranged.

  A total of five HOLD switches 20 are provided. The HOLD switch 20 is arranged so as to correspond to each of the images of the card displayed on the first display 32. The HOLD switch 20 is used when the player selects a card to be left without being replaced after the card is displayed. When the player turns on the HOLD switch 20 below the selected card among the five cards displayed on the first display 32 by pressing, the selected card remains without being exchanged. .

  On the lower left side of the HOLD switch 20, a CASH OUT switch 22 and a DEAL switch 24 are arranged. The CASH OUT switch 22 is used when a medal stored in the poker gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as credit) is paid out. When the player turns on the CASH OUT switch 22 by pressing, a medal is paid out to the medal tray 67. The DEAL switch 24 is used when the player receives a card display. After the player performs a medal insertion operation, the DEAL switch 24 is pressed to display an image of a distributed card or a new exchanged card on the first display 32.

  On the right side of the DEAL switch 24, a BET MAX switch 26 and a BET ONE switch 28 are arranged. The BET MAX switch 26 and the BET ONE switch 28 are used when the player starts a game. The BET MAX switch 26 is used when betting five cards at a time, that is, the maximum number of medals. The BET ONE switch 28 increases the number of medals inserted into the game according to the number of times of pressing the switch.

[Configuration of the control unit of the poker gaming machine]
Next, the configuration of the control unit of the poker gaming machine 10 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit for a poker gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The main control circuit 60, which is a controller, includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 66, a read only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 68, a random access memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 70, a random number. The generator 65 and the interface circuit groups 62 and 72 are connected via an input / output bus 64. The input / output bus 64 inputs / outputs data signals, control signals, or address signals to / from the CPU 66.

  The CPU 66 reads / writes data from / to each element or device connected to the input / output bus 64 based on a computer program stored in the ROM 68, and performs various processes in cooperation with these elements / device. The CPU 66 is provided with a timer (not shown) described later.

  The input / output bus 64 is also connected with a ROM 68 and a RAM 70 as storage means. The ROM 68 stores a control program that controls the flow of the entire game of the poker gaming machine 10. In addition, the ROM 68 stores initial data for executing the control program, a program for controlling the blinking operation pattern of the decoration lamp 36 (36a, 36b (see FIG. 2)) built in the poker gaming machine 10, and a first display. 32 stores a display control program and the like. Further, the ROM 68 generates a random number by the random number generation unit 65, and a plurality of types of lottery tables in which a plurality of types of random values determined by the CPU 66 to win in the win game and a card image displayed on the first display 32 are associated with each other. Alternatively, the CPU 66 displays a plurality of types of random game values determined as specific results in the chance game and a plurality of types of chance game lottery tables in which the images of the cards displayed on the second display 33 are associated with each other. In addition, a combination determination table for determining whether or not the combination pattern of the images of the plurality of cards is a specific combination pattern is stored.

  The plurality of types of lottery tables stored in the ROM 68 include a normal lottery table in which the number of random number values determined to be win in the win game is a predetermined number, and the number of random value types determined to be win in the win game is a predetermined number. More high probability lottery tables are included. The multiple types of chance game lottery tables include a chance game normal lottery table in which a predetermined number of random value types are determined as specific results in the chance game, and random value types determined as specific results in the chance game. And a chance game high probability lottery table with a number greater than a predetermined number.

  That is, the probability of winning is different between the normal lottery table and the high probability lottery table. For example, the CPU 66 sets a high probability lottery table as an internal lottery table when a specific combination is reached, and sets a normal lottery table as an internal lottery table when the combination is not a specific combination. (See FIG. 6).

  The RAM 70 stores flag and variable values used in the above-described program. Further, the RAM 70 stores a value of a high probability flag indicating whether or not the gaming state is a high probability win game state. Further, the RAM 70 stores a value of a high-probability win game continuation counter that indicates the number of continuations of the high-probability win game. Further, the RAM 70 stores a value of the win game payout payout counter indicating the cumulative value of the value obtained by subtracting the special payout from the win game payout. Further, the RAM 70 stores a value of a special payout counter indicating a cumulative value of the special payout. Further, the RAM 70 stores a value of a special win game payout counter indicating a total value of win game payout values awarded in the continuously executed high probability win game.

  The input / output bus 64 is connected to a random number generator 65 for generating random numbers. When a command for generating a random number is transmitted from the CPU 66 to the random number generator 65, the random number generator 65 generates a random number within a predetermined range, and transmits a signal indicating the value of the random number to the input / output bus 64. The CPU 66 performs an internal lottery process to be described later using the generated random number. The random number generated from the random number generator 65 is recorded in the RAM 70.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers are generated by a random number generator 65 connected to the CPU 66 via the input / output bus 64. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to execute random number generation on the operation program of the CPU 66 as means for generating random numbers. In that case, the random number generator 65 can be omitted.

  A HOLD switch 20, a DEAL switch 24, a CASH OUT switch 22, a BET MAX switch 26, and a BET ONE switch 28 are connected to the interface circuit group 62. When these switches are turned on by a player's pressing operation, a pressing operation detection signal is transmitted to the interface circuit group 62 for each switch. The interface circuit group 62 supplies this pressing operation detection signal to the input / output bus 64.

  The medal detection sensor 31 described above is connected to the interface circuit group 62. A detection signal from the medal detection sensor 31 is converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 62 and then supplied to the input / output bus 64.

  A display / input control device 200 is also connected to the interface circuit group 72. The display / input control device 200 transmits a drive signal for driving the first display 32 and the second display 33 connected to the display / input control device 200 based on an image display command issued from the main control circuit 60. In addition, the display / input control device 200 supplies an input signal received by the touch panel 33 a provided on the second display 33 to the interface circuit group 72 and transmits the input signal to the CPU 66 via the input / output bus 64.

  The interface circuit group 72 is connected to a speaker 46 (46a and 46b) and a decorative lamp 36 (36a and 36b). The interface circuit group 72 is controlled by supplying a driving signal and driving power to each of the above-described devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 66.

  Further, a hopper control device 210 is also connected to the interface circuit group 72. The hopper control device 210 transmits a drive signal for driving the hopper 50 connected to the hopper control device 210 based on a medal payout command issued from the main control circuit 60.

[Operation of poker machines]
A main process executed in the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing executed in the main control circuit 60 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  When activated, the poker gaming machine 10 initializes variables used in the CPU 66 to predetermined values and executes main processing.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 66 executes a bet process (step S11).

  In this process, the CPU 66 performs a betting process corresponding to the player's insertion of coins or turning on the BET MAX switch 26 or the BET ONE switch 28. Details of the betting process will be described later. After the betting process is completed, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S12.

  In step S12, the CPU 66 performs an internal lottery process and executes a card extraction process. In this process, the CPU 66 transmits a random number generation command to the random number generation unit 65, and a random number is generated by the random number generation unit 65 that has received the signal. The random number obtained by the random number generator 65 is recorded in the RAM 70 as a random number indicating the lottery result, and the CPU 66 refers to the lottery table set in the RAM 70 and determines the type of card corresponding to the random number. Then, data relating to the type of the card is recorded in the RAM 70. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later. After the internal lottery process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S13.

  In step S13, the CPU 66 performs card display processing. The CPU 66 stores data relating to the types of five cards that are distributed by display to the player for the first time among the cards determined by the internal lottery in the above-described step S12 recorded in the RAM 70, and a card image display command. The data is supplied to the display / input control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. The display / input control apparatus 200 reads the corresponding image data and records it in a video RAM in the display / input control apparatus 200. As a result, the first display 32 displays five cards that are initially distributed to the player. After the card display process is completed, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S14.

  In step S14, the CPU 66 executes card exchange processing. In this process, the CPU 66 causes the first display 32 to display a new card image in response to the player's card exchange operation. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the symbols of the five cards to be displayed as a result of the card exchange operation are a combination of cards to be paid out, and based on the result of this determination, the display of the card is displayed. Change the order. Details of this processing will be described later. After the card exchange process is completed, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S15.

  In step S15, the CPU 66 executes a result determination process. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the card distributed finally has a plurality of cards having a predetermined combination and wins. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute a high-probability win game with a higher probability of winning in the next win game. Details of this processing will be described later. After the result determination process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S16.

  In step S <b> 16, the CPU 66 executes a process for performing effects and payout. In this process, the CPU 66 performs effects and payouts based on the result determination process in step S15 described above. Specifically, when the CPU 66 determines that the combination is a combination of cards to be paid out, the CPU 66 displays on the first display 32 that the combination is a card to be paid out. Coins are paid out based on the value of the win game payout payout counter stored in the RAM 70. If the result of the determination is that the combination is not a combination of a payout award card, the first display 32 displays that the card is not a combination of a payout award card. After the presentation and payout are completed, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S17.

  In step S17, the CPU 66 executes a chance game process. In this process, the CPU 66 executes a chance game when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Details of this processing will be described later. After the chance game process ends, the CPU 66 ends the main process.

  Thus, CPU66 performs the process as a controller which performs control which performs a win game by step S11 and step S12 and step S15 and step S16. Moreover, CPU66 performs the process as a controller which performs control which performs a chance game by step S17.

[Bet processing]
In step S11 (FIG. 4) described above, the bet processing subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is called.

  First, the CPU 66 executes a process for determining whether or not a medal has been inserted or the bet switch has been turned on (step S21).

  In this process, the CPU 66 indicates that a detection signal from the medal detection sensor 31 indicating that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 63 or that either the BET MAX switch 26 or the BET ONE switch 28 has been turned on. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received. If the CPU 66 determines that any detection signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S22. If the CPU 66 determines that any detection signal has not been received, the CPU 66 repeats this step.

  In step S22, the CPU 66 executes a process for adding the bet number. In this process, the CPU 66 adds the number of credits based on the result in step S21 described above. Specifically, the total number of times coin insertion is detected and the number of times the BET ONE switch 28 is turned on is recorded in the RAM 70 as the number of bets. However, the maximum value is “5”, and when the BET MAX switch 26 is turned on, the maximum value regardless of the number of times coin insertion is detected and the number of times the BET ONE switch 28 is turned on. “5” is recorded in the RAM 70. After the addition of the bet number is completed, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S23.

  In step S23, the CPU 66 executes processing for determining whether or not the DEAL switch 24 is turned on. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that the DEAL switch 24 is turned on has been received. If it is determined that the detection signal has not been received, the CPU 66 repeats this step. If it is determined that the detection signal has been received, the CPU 66 ends the bet processing subroutine.

[Internal lottery processing]
In step S12 (FIG. 4) described above, the internal lottery processing subroutine shown in FIG. 6 is called.

  In step S31, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 performs a process for determining the gaming state based on the high probability flag stored in the RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32, a lottery table setting process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 selects the type of lottery selected by either a high-probability lottery table selection process (see step S63 in FIG. 9) to be described later or a normal lottery table selection process (see step S66 in FIG. 9). Process to set the table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S33. A normal lottery table is set immediately after the poker gaming machine 10 is initialized.

  In step S33, random number generation processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 transmits a random number generation command to the random number generation unit 65, and a random number is generated by the random number generation unit 65 that has received the command signal. The random number obtained by the random number generator 65 is stored in the RAM 70 as a random number indicating the lottery result. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, a lottery table reference process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 refers to the lottery table set in step S32, and determines the type of card corresponding to the random number stored in the RAM 70 in step S33. Then, data relating to the type of the card is stored in the RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In this process, ten cards are extracted from the cards that can be used in the game. The breakdown includes five cards that are initially displayed to the player and five cards that can be displayed to the player by card exchange. The five cards initially displayed to the player are always displayed on the first display 32. In the case of a high-probability win game, at least one of the five cards displayed first displays a joker that is a special card serving as a plurality of types of cards. By displaying the joker, the probability of becoming a combination of cards to be paid is increased. On the other hand, of the five cards that can be displayed to the player by the card exchange, only the desired number is displayed on the first display 32 when the player desires to exchange the card. In the present embodiment, the replacement card is configured to be drawn in advance at the same time as the card to be displayed first to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of cards to be replaced is not limited thereto. After the determination is made, it may be configured to draw lots of the number of sheets.

[Card exchange processing]
In step S14 (FIG. 4) described above, the card exchange processing subroutine shown in FIG. 7 is called.

  First, the CPU 66 executes processing for determining whether or not the HOLD switch 20 is turned on (step S41).

  In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that any of the five HOLD switches 20 is turned on has been received. If the CPU 66 determines that it has not received the detection signal, it moves the process to step S43, and if it determines that it has received the detection signal, it moves the process to step S42.

  In step S42, the CPU 66 executes a process for holding the corresponding card. In this process, the CPU 66 sets the card corresponding to the HOLD switch 20 turned on in the above-described step S31 so that it is not exchanged after the DEAL switch 24 is turned on, and at the same time, the card on the first display 32 The characters “HOLD” are displayed below the card image. After the holding of the corresponding card is completed, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S43.

  In step S43, the CPU 66 executes processing for determining whether or not the DEAL switch 24 is turned on. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that the DEAL switch 24 is turned on has been received. If the CPU 66 determines that it has not received the detection signal, it returns the process to step S41, and if it determines that it has received the detection signal, it moves the process to step S44.

  In step S44, the CPU 66 executes processing for determining a replacement card. In this processing, the CPU 66 draws the number of cards that are not held from among the five cards displayed to the player by card exchange selected in step S12 (FIG. 4). Determine the number of cards you want to exchange. In this step, the card determination method may determine a replacement number from among five cards by lottery in this step. In addition, the card determination method is such that when the lottery is performed in the above-described step S12 (FIG. 4), ranks are given to the five cards and the number of exchanged cards is determined from the one with the highest rank. Also good. Note that the number of cards that the player wishes to exchange may be five, that is, all the cards on hand. In addition, after the replacement card is determined, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S45.

  In step S45, the CPU 66 executes card redisplay processing. In this process, the CPU 66 transmits data relating to the type of replacement card determined in step S34 described above to the display / input control device 200, and an image of the replacement card is displayed on the first display 32. Among the images of the five cards, the images are displayed instead of the images of the cards that are not held. Details of this processing will be described later. After the card redisplay process is completed, the CPU 66 ends the card exchange process subroutine.

[Card redisplay processing]
The card redisplaying process called in step S45 (FIG. 7) will be described based on FIG. In more detail, referring to FIG. 8, after the cards of “10 of spades”, “J of spades”, “Q of spades”, “3 of diamonds” and “2 of diamonds” are displayed for the first time, “10 of spades”, “J of spades”, and “Q of spades” are selected as hold cards by the player, and “Diamond J” and “Spade of cards” are exchanged cards for exchanging the remaining two cards. The case where “K” is drawn will be described.

  First, the CPU 66 searches for a combination that is established in the combination of the held card and the replacement card (step S51). Since this combination is determined when the card exchange is completed, it is determined. The CPU 66 searches for the combination recorded in the ROM 68 based on the combination of the held card and the exchanged card.

  In the ROM 68, the role of each poker such as royal flush and straight flush is recorded together with the data of the grade of each poker role. More specifically, the rank of each poker is, for example, a payout target when a player bets one medal in the payout table displayed on the first display 32 in FIG. 11B. This is the number of medals to be paid out according to the combination of cards. For example, the role grade of the Royal Flush (“ROYAL FLUSH”) is 500, the grade of the straight flush (“STRAIGHT FLUSH”) role is 50, and the grade of the four-card (“FOUR OF A KIND”) role is 20. . In this case, the higher the number, the higher the grade of the role. However, the rank of the poker hand may be an ordinal number such as “1”, “2”, and “3” as long as it indicates the rank of each poker hand. The CPU 66 searches for a combination of poker that can be the highest grade recorded in the ROM 68 among combinations of exchange cards that are exchanged and newly displayed and held cards. In this embodiment, as a result of the card exchange, a one-pair combination based on “J of spades” and “J of diamonds” is searched for as a decisive combination.

  Next, in step S52, the CPU 66 searches for the highest grade combination that can be obtained when it is assumed that one of the replacement cards is another card in the combination of the held card and the replacement card. . This role is a hypothetical role that does not actually hold. First, when “diamond J”, which is one of the replacement cards, is another type of card, the CPU 66 searches for the highest grade combination that can be taken by the combination of the replacement card and the held card. More specifically, the CPU 66 searches for a winning combination for each card while changing the “Diamond J” card to another card, and searches for the highest grade winning combination. In this embodiment, the royal flush combination is established when “diamond J” is “spade A”. Further, if “K of spade” is set to “Q of diamond”, a two-pair combination by “J” and “Q” is established. Here, in the previous royal flush combination and two-pair combination, since the royal flush combination has a higher grade, the royal flush combination when “Diamond J” is the target card is searched for as the highest grade assumed combination.

  Next, the CPU 66 compares the final combination obtained in step S51 with the assumed combination obtained in step S52 (step S53). When the grade of the hypothetical combination is larger than that of the final combination, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S55. On the other hand, when the hypothesized combination is equal to or smaller than the confirmed combination, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S54.

  In step S54, the CPU 66 changes the display order based on the confirmed combination. For example, when the final combination is a one-pair combination of “Jade of spades” and “J of diamonds”, the exchange order is such that “diamond J” of the replacement card is displayed first.

  On the other hand, in step S55, the CPU 66 changes the display order with the target card in the assumed combination as the last. Specifically, the display order is changed so that the target card when the assumed combination is established is displayed last. In this embodiment, the target card in the case where the royal flush of the hypothetical combination is established is the “Diamond J” card, and therefore, the replacement order is such that this “Diamond J” is displayed last.

  Next, in step S56, the CPU 66 sequentially displays replacement cards. Specifically, the CPU 66 first supplies an image display command for the first replacement card to the display / input control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. The display / input control device 200 reads out desired image data and records it in a video RAM in the display / input control device 200. As a result, the replacement card is displayed on the first display 32. Subsequently, the CPU 66 performs a waiting process for a predetermined time such as 0.2 second to 2 seconds, and this time, supplies an image display command for the second replacement card to the display / input control device 200, 1 A replacement card is displayed on the display 32.

  By sequentially displaying the replacement cards, for example, of the two replacement cards turned upside down, the first one is turned upside down and “K of spade” is displayed. Thereafter, another undisplayed exchange card “Diamond J” is displayed, and a one-pair combination is established as a confirmed combination. After performing this process, the CPU 66 ends the process of this subroutine.

  Here, when the first card is face up and “Spade K” is displayed, the player says that the royal flush will be established if the other undisplayed replacement card is “Spade A”. Have a sense of expectation. Thus, by changing the display order of the replacement cards based on the assumed combination, the player can be expected to establish the combination until the last replacement card is displayed.

[Result judgment processing]
The result determination process called in step S15 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S60, it is determined whether or not the combination is a predetermined combination. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined combination (for example, a pair of heart and diamond) is established as a result of the win game. If the CPU 66 determines that the combination is a predetermined combination, the process proceeds to step S61. If the CPU 66 does not determine that the combination is a predetermined combination, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S61, processing for adding the values of the win game payout payout counter and the special payout payout counter is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 determines a win game payout by referring to the data of the combination grade stored in the ROM 68 based on the combination combination grade determined in step S60 and the bet number stored in the RAM 70. To do. The CPU 66 adds a part of the win game payout value (for example, 5%) to the value of the special payout payout counter. Further, the CPU 66 adds a value obtained by subtracting the value added to the special payout payout counter from the value of the win game payout to the value of the win game payout payout counter. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S62.

  In step S62, it is determined whether or not the combination is a specific combination. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a specific combination (for example, a flash of a heart or a diamond) is established among a plurality of types of predetermined combinations as a result of the win game. If the CPU 66 determines that the combination is a specific combination, the process proceeds to step S63. If the CPU 66 does not determine that the combination is a specific combination, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S63, processing for adding the value of the special win game payout counter is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 adds the same value as the value added to the value of the win game payout payout counter to the value of the special win game payout counter stored in the RAM 70 in step S61. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a high probability lottery table selection process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 selects the high probability lottery table stored in the ROM 68. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S65.

  In step S65, a process of adding 1 to the value of the high probability win game continuation counter is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the high probability win game continuation counter stored in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S66.

  In step S66, a high probability flag set process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 sets a high probability flag stored in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S67, special win game payout counter clear processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 clears the value of the special win game payout counter stored in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S68.

  In step S68, a normal rate lottery table selection process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 selects the normal lottery table stored in the ROM 68. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S69.

  In step S69, high probability win game continuation counter clear processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 clears the value of the high probability win game continuation counter stored in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S70.

  In step S70, a high probability flag clear process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 clears the high probability flag stored in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

[Chance game processing]
The chance game process called in step S17 (FIG. 4) will be described based on FIG.

  In step S71, it is determined whether or not the value of the high-probability win game continuation counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the high probability win game continuation number counter stored in the RAM 70 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 10 times). If the CPU 66 determines that the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S72. If the CPU 66 does not determine that the value is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S72, it is determined whether or not the value of the special win game payout counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the special win game payout counter stored in the RAM 70 is a predetermined value (for example, 10000) or more. If the CPU 66 determines that the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S73. If the CPU 66 does not determine that the value is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S73, a chance game lottery table selection process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 selects either the chance game normal lottery table or the chance game high probability lottery table stored in the ROM 68 according to the values of the high probability win game continuation counter and the special win game payout counter stored in the RAM 70. Select. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S74.

  In step S74, a chance game execution process is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 executes a chance game for determining whether or not to give a special payout based on the value of the special payout payout counter stored in the RAM 70. When this process ends, the CPU 66 moves the process to step S75.

  In step S75, it is determined whether the result is a specific result. In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the result of the chance game by the process of step S74 is a specific result. If the CPU 66 determines that the result is a specific result, the process proceeds to step S76. If it is not determined that there is, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S76, the CPU 66 performs a special payout process. In this process, the CPU 66 pays out coins based on the value of the special payout payout counter stored in the RAM 70. Thereafter, the CPU 66 clears the value of the special payout payout counter stored in the RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Next, a chance game in the poker gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the chance game, the image of the first selection card and the second selection card are displayed to the player from among the images of the cards with the five symbols displayed on the touch panel 33a of the second display 33. When the numerical value associated with the image of the second selected card is larger than the numerical value of the image of the first selected card, a specific result is established. For example, if the number or character that is the image of the second selection card is larger than the number or character (A, J, Q, K) that is the image of the image of the first selection card, The result will be valid.

  In the chance game execution process (step S74), the CPU 66 generates a random value by the random number generator 65, and based on the type of chance game lottery table selected in the process of step S73, the image of the first selected card and the first The symbol displayed in the image of the second selection card and whether or not the result of the chance game is a specific result are determined.

  Further, in the chance game, the CPU 66 causes the display / input control device 200 to display the images of the five cards with the symbols on the touch panel 33a of the second display 33 side by side. Then, when the player touches any of the displayed five card images, the CPU 66 selects the image of the card touched by the player based on the chance game lottery table. Change to the displayed card image.

  In this way, the CPU 66 uses a plurality of types of cards, exchanges the card selected by the player's operation among the plurality of cards distributed first, with another card, and finally distributes the card that has been distributed. A win game is executed to give a predetermined win game payout when a plurality of cards having a predetermined combination are held in the win, and the combination of the cards to which the win game payout is given is a specific combination. As a special payout, a high-winning win game with a high win probability is continuously executed multiple times in the next win game, and a part of the win game payout value is accumulated. A part of the value of the win game payout given in step 1 is accumulated, and the high probability win game is continuously executed a predetermined number of times or more. In, run the chance game that determines whether or not to award a special payout, in the display, which is an example of a controller for displaying images related to win game, high-probability win game and the chance game. Further, the CPU 66 is an example of a controller that changes the probability of giving a special payout in accordance with the number of continuations of the high probability win game or the total value of the win game payout in the chance game.

  In the present embodiment, the result of the chance game is determined in advance by internal lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the numerical values associated with the image of the first selection card and the image of the second selection card selected by the player are stored in the RAM 70, and the stored two numerical values are compared with each other. When the numerical value associated with the image of the second selected card is larger than the numerical value of the image of the first selected card, it can be determined that a specific result is obtained.

[Display of poker machines]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen. 11A shows the display screen of the second display 33, and FIG. 11B shows the display screen of the first display 32. As shown in FIG. 11, a character image 90 (for example, an image of a sitting mermaid) is displayed on the second display 33. In addition, on the second display 33, a character image 90a (for example, an image of a fish swimming in water) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 91 (for example, an image of a poker payout table) is displayed. On the first display 32, a character image 92 (for example, a card image of a plurality of playing cards) is displayed. In addition, the first display 32 displays a character image 93 (for example, “SELECT HELD CARD!”). In addition, the first display 32 displays a character image 94 (for example, “00 00 00 1000” or the like) representing points.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen after the HOLD switch is pressed on the screen illustrated in FIG. 11. FIG. 12A shows a display screen of the second display 33, and FIG. 12B shows a display screen of the first display 32. As shown in FIG. 12, a character image 90 (for example, an image of a sitting mermaid) is displayed on the second display 33. In addition, on the second display 33, a character image 90a (for example, an image of a fish swimming in water) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 91 (for example, an image of a poker payout table) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 92 (for example, a card image of a plurality of playing cards including a card on which a character image of “HELD” is displayed) is displayed. In addition, the first display 32 displays a character image 93 (for example, “SELECT HELD CARD!”). In addition, on the first display 32, a character image 94 (for example, “1000” or the like) representing the point is displayed.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen after the DEAL switch is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. FIG. 13A shows the display screen of the second display 33, and FIG. 13B shows the display screen of the first display 32. As shown in FIG. 13, a character image 90 (for example, an image of a sitting mermaid) is displayed on the second display 33. In addition, on the second display 33, a character image 90a (for example, an image of a fish swimming in water) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 91 (for example, an image of a poker payout table in which “FLUSH” and “10” are emphasized) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 92 (for example, a card image of a plurality of playing cards) is displayed. In addition, the first display 32 displays a character image 93 (for example, “CONGRATULATIONS !!”). In addition, on the first display 32, a character image 94 (for example, “1000” or the like) representing the point is displayed. In addition, a character image 95 (for example, “FLUSH WIN 10 MEDALS” or the like) is displayed on the first display 32.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when entering a high-probability win game. FIG. 14A shows the display screen of the second display 33, and FIG. 14B shows the display screen of the first display 32. As shown in FIG. 14, on the second display 33, a character image 90 (such as an image with a mermaid face up) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 91 (for example, an image of a poker payout table in which “FLUSH” and “10” are emphasized) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 92 (for example, a card image of a plurality of playing cards) is displayed. In addition, the first display 32 displays a character image 93 (for example, “CONGRATULATIONS !!”). In addition, on the first display 32, a character image 94 (for example, “1000” or the like) representing the point is displayed. In addition, a character image 95 (for example, “FLUSH WIN 10 MEDALS” or the like) is displayed on the first display 32.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when a chance game is started. FIG. 15A shows the display screen of the second display 33, and FIG. 15B shows the display screen of the first display 32. As shown in FIG. 15, a character image 90 (for example, an image of a sitting mermaid) is displayed on the second display 33. In addition, on the second display 33, a character image 90a (for example, an image of a fish swimming in water) is displayed. In addition, in the touch panel 33a portion of the second display 33, three character images 92 (for example, a card image of a plurality of playing cards concealed on the back surface), an image 92a of a first selection card on which a pattern is displayed, and An image 92b of the second selected card is displayed. On the second display 33, a character image 97 (for example, “JACKPOT !!”) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 91 (for example, an image of a poker payout table) is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 92 (for example, card images of a plurality of playing cards concealed on the back surface) is displayed. In addition, on the first display 32, a character image 94 (for example, “1000” or the like) representing the point is displayed. Further, on the first display 32, a character image 96 (for example, a card image for probability change in which a mermaid illustration is drawn) is displayed as a special card.

  As described above, an example of the present invention has been described based on the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the applicant can easily consider a range that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art, Substitution for alternatives is intended to be within the scope of this invention.

It is a flowchart explaining the flow of the game which concerns on this embodiment. It is a general-view figure explaining the general view of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram explaining the electric constitution of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of a process of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of a process of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of a process of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of a process of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of a process of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of a process of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of a process of the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display screen displayed on the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display screen displayed on the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display screen displayed on the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display screen displayed on the poker game machine concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display screen displayed on the poker game machine concerning this embodiment.

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Claims (10)

Using multiple types of cards, among the first distributed cards, the card selected by the player's operation is exchanged for another card, and finally a predetermined combination is found in the distributed cards When winning with a plurality of cards, a win game is executed to give a predetermined win game payout,
On the condition that the combination of cards subject to the win game payout is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times,
As a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value, a part of the win game payout value awarded in the win game is accumulated,
A controller that executes a chance game for determining whether to give the special payout when the high-probability win game is continuously executed a predetermined number of times or more;
A game machine comprising: a display controlled by the controller and displaying images related to the win game, the high probability win game, and the chance game.   The controller executes the chance game on the condition that a total value of the win game payout values given in the high probability win game continuously executed a predetermined number of times is a predetermined value or more. The game machine according to claim 1.   2. The controller according to claim 1, wherein, in the chance game, the probability of giving the special payout is changed according to a continuation number of the high probability win game or a total value of the win game payout values. 2. The game machine according to 2. Using multiple types of cards, among the first distributed cards, the card selected by the player's operation is exchanged for another card, and finally a predetermined combination is found in the distributed cards When winning with a plurality of cards, a win game is executed to give a predetermined win game payout,
On the condition that the combination of cards subject to the win game payout is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times,
As a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value, a part of the win game payout value awarded in the win game is accumulated,
When the high-probability win game is continuously executed a predetermined number of times or more, a total value of the win game payout values awarded in the high-probability win game executed continuously a predetermined number of times is a predetermined value or more. A controller that executes a chance game to determine whether or not to grant the special payout to the conditions;
A game machine comprising: a display controlled by the controller and displaying images related to the win game, the high probability win game, and the chance game.   5. The controller according to claim 4, wherein, in the chance game, the probability of giving the special payout is changed according to a continuation count of the high probability win game or a total value of the win game payout values. The listed gaming machine. Using multiple types of cards, among the first distributed cards, the card selected by the player's operation is exchanged for another card, and finally a predetermined combination is found in the distributed cards When winning with a plurality of cards, a win game is executed to give a predetermined win game payout,
On the condition that the combination of cards subject to the win game payout is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times,
As a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value, a part of the win game payout value awarded in the win game is accumulated,
When the high-probability win game is continuously executed a predetermined number of times or more, a total value of the win game payout values awarded in the high-probability win game executed continuously a predetermined number of times is a predetermined value or more. Changing the probability of granting the special payout to a condition, and executing a chance game for determining whether to give the special payout,
In the chance game, a controller that changes a probability of giving the special payout in accordance with a continuation number of the high probability win game or a total value of the win game payout values;
A game machine comprising: a display controlled by the controller and displaying images related to the win game, the high probability win game, and the chance game. The controller uses a plurality of types of cards, and among the first distributed cards, the card selected by the player's operation is exchanged for another card, and the predetermined distributed card is finally replaced with a predetermined card. When winning with a plurality of cards to be combined, a win game is executed to give a predetermined win game payout,
On the condition that the combination of cards subject to the win game payout is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times,
As a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value, a part of the win game payout value awarded in the win game is accumulated,
When the high-probability win game is continuously executed a predetermined number of times or more, a chance game for determining whether to give the special payout is executed,
A game machine control method, comprising: displaying an image related to the win game, the high-probability win game, and the chance game on a display.   The controller executes the chance game on the condition that a total value of the win game payout values awarded in the high probability win game continuously executed a predetermined number of times is a predetermined value or more. The game machine control method according to claim 7.   8. The controller according to claim 7, wherein, in the chance game, the probability of giving the special payout is changed according to the number of continuations of the high probability win game or the total value of the win game payout values. 9. A method for controlling a game machine according to 8. Using multiple types of cards, among the first distributed cards, the card selected by the player's operation is exchanged for another card, and finally a predetermined combination is found in the distributed cards When winning with a plurality of cards, a win game is executed to give a predetermined win game payout,
On the condition that the combination of cards subject to the win game payout is a specific combination, in the next win game, a high probability win game with a high probability of winning is continuously executed a plurality of times,
As a special payout obtained by accumulating a part of the win game payout value, a part of the win game payout value awarded in the win game is accumulated,
A playing method comprising: executing a chance game for determining whether or not to give the special payout when the high-probability win game is continuously executed a predetermined number of times or more.

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