JP2008206841A - Game device and control method for game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device and a control method for the game device having a new entertaining property. <P>SOLUTION: Control of determining coincidence/noncoincidence between a game result input using an input device and an actual game result is performed on each of a plurality of unit games, and credit is put out based on this result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device that pays out credits when a game result predicted by a player matches an actual game result, and a method for controlling the game device.

  Patent Document 1 describes a so-called roulette device. This roulette device repeatedly executes a roulette game. The roulette game is a game in which a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in one of the pockets. is there.

Before the start of the roulette game, the player predicts in which pocket the ball will be stored and bets credits in the predicted pocket. The player pays out a predetermined amount of credit when the bet pocket matches the pocket in which the ball is stored.
International Publication No. 04/094013 Pamphlet

  However, the roulette device described above only executes a roulette game and repeats the process of paying out credits when the player's predicted pocket matches the pocket containing the ball. There was a problem that it was easy to feel. For this reason, a game device having new entertainment properties has been desired.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus having new entertainment properties and a method for controlling the game apparatus.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a game execution device that repeatedly executes a unit game for obtaining a predetermined game result, and a game result obtained from the unit game is input before the start of the unit game. (A) a process for controlling the game execution device to repeatedly execute a unit game, and (b) a plurality of game results input using the input device for each of the plurality of unit games. (C) a process for performing control for storing in association with the unit game; (c) a process for performing control for storing actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of unit games in association with the plurality of unit games; Processing for performing control for determining whether each of a plurality of unit games matches or does not match a game result input using an input device and an actual game result Characterized by comprising a controller carried out, a process for controlling paying out credit, the basis of the (e) of the determination result.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, for each of the plurality of unit games, it is determined whether each of the input game results matches the actual game result, and credits are paid out based on the result. New entertainment.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. A roulette device that repeatedly executes the roulette game, an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game, and (a) control for causing the roulette device to repeatedly execute the roulette game A process to perform, (b) a process of controlling a game result input using an input device for each of a plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games, and (c) a plurality of roulette games. The actual game results obtained from each And (d) a control for determining whether each of a plurality of roulette games matches / disagrees with a game result input using an input device and an actual game result. And (e) a controller that performs control for paying out credits based on the result of determination.

  In the invention according to claim 2, for each of a plurality of roulette games, it is determined whether each of the input game results matches the actual game result, and credits are paid out based on the result. New entertainment.

  In the invention according to claim 3, a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. A roulette device that repeatedly executes a roulette game, an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game, a game result input using the input device, and a credit A correspondence table indicating a correspondence relationship with the payout amount data relating to the payout amount, (a) a process for controlling the roulette device to repeatedly execute the roulette game, and (b) an input device for each of the plurality of roulette games. Multiple game roulette games with input game results A process for performing control to store the information in association with each other, (c) a process for performing control to store the actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games, and (d) a plurality of roulette games. For each of the above, a process for performing control for determining whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result, (e) the result of the determination, and the credit based on the correspondence table And (f) a controller for performing control for paying out the determined amount of credit, and a controller for performing control for paying out the determined amount of credit.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, for each of a plurality of roulette games, it is determined whether each of the input game results matches the actual game result, and credits are paid out based on the result. New entertainment.

  Furthermore, since the credit payout amount is determined based on the correspondence table, the credit payout amount can be quickly determined.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while the ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in one of the pockets. A roulette device that repeatedly executes the roulette game, an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game, and (a) control for causing the roulette device to repeatedly execute the roulette game A process to perform, (b) a process of controlling a game result input using an input device for each of a plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games, and (c) a plurality of roulette games. The actual game results obtained from each And (d) a control for determining whether each of a plurality of roulette games matches / disagrees with a game result input using an input device and an actual game result. A controller that performs processing, (e) processing for arbitrarily determining a payout amount of credits based on the determination result, and (f) processing for performing control for paying out the determined amount of credits; It is characterized by providing.

  In the invention according to claim 4, for each of a plurality of roulette games, it is determined whether each of the input game results matches the actual game result, and credit is paid out based on the result. New entertainment.

  Further, the invention according to claim 4 arbitrarily determines the amount of credits to be paid out, so that the player can have expectation and anxiety about how much credit will be received this time, and as a result, the roulette game Can maintain interest in.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a step of performing a control of repeatedly executing a unit game for obtaining a predetermined game result, and an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the unit game before starting the unit game. Performing control to enable use, performing control to store game results input using an input device in association with a plurality of unit games for each of the plurality of unit games, and a plurality of unit games A step of performing control for storing the actual game results respectively obtained in association with a plurality of unit games, a game result input using an input device for each of the plurality of unit games, and an actual game result And a step of performing a control for determining whether or not there is a match, and a step of performing a control for paying out credits based on the result of the determination. That.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, for each of the plurality of unit games, it is determined whether each of the input game results matches the actual game result, and credits are paid out based on the result. New entertainment.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while the ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. Performing control to repeatedly execute a roulette game, performing control to enable an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game, and a plurality of roulette For each game, control is performed to store game results input using an input device in association with a plurality of roulette games, and actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games are stored. And a control for storing the information related to the A step of performing control to determine whether the game result input using the input device matches / matches the actual game result, and a control of paying out credits based on the determination result It is characterized by including these.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, for each of a plurality of roulette games, it is determined whether or not each of the input game results matches an actual game result, and credits are paid out based on the result. New entertainment.

  According to the seventh aspect of the invention, a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. Performing control to repeatedly execute a roulette game, performing control to enable an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game, and a plurality of roulette For each game, control is performed to store game results input using an input device in association with a plurality of roulette games, and actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games are stored. And a control for storing the information related to the For each of the programs, a stage for performing control to determine whether the game result input using the input device matches the actual game result, the game result input using the input device, and the payout of credits A step of performing a control for determining a payout amount of credit based on a correspondence table indicating a correspondence relationship with payout amount data relating to the amount and a result of the determination, and a step of performing control for paying out the determined amount of credit It is characterized by including these.

  In the seventh aspect of the invention, for each of the plurality of roulette games, it is determined whether each of the input game results matches the actual game result, and credits are paid out based on the result. New entertainment.

  Furthermore, since the credit payout amount is determined based on the correspondence table, the credit payout amount can be quickly determined.

  In the invention according to claim 8, while a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates, a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in one of the pockets. Performing a control to repeatedly execute a roulette game to be performed, performing a control to enable an input device for inputting a game result obtained from a unit game before the start of the unit game, and a plurality of roulettes For each game, control is performed to store game results input using an input device in association with a plurality of roulette games, and actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games are stored. A step of performing the control related to the memory, and each of a plurality of roulette games And a stage for performing control for determining whether the game result input using the input device matches the actual game result, and control for arbitrarily determining a credit payout amount based on the determination result. And performing a control for paying out a determined amount of credit.

  In the invention according to claim 8, for each of the plurality of roulette games, it is determined whether each of the input game results matches with the actual game result, and credits are paid out based on the result. New entertainment.

  Further, the invention according to claim 8 arbitrarily determines the amount of credits to be paid out, so that the player can have an expectation and anxiety about how much credit will be received this time. As a result, the roulette game Can maintain interest in.

  According to the present invention, for each of a plurality of unit games, a match / mismatch between each of the input game results and an actual game result is determined, and credits are paid out based on the result. Have

  FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing performed by the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. In step S200, the game apparatus 1 executes the roulette game a plurality of times. The roulette game is a game in which, while the roulette wheel 22 rotates, the ball 27 is launched toward the roulette wheel 22, and then the ball 27 is stored in one of the pockets. Note that one roulette game is started when a process of step S104 described later is started, and is ended when a process of step S111 described later is ended.

  In step S201, the game apparatus 1 determines the condition that there are the first to third special desired number groups, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S202. If this condition is not satisfied, the process is performed. Exit. Here, the first to third special desired number groups indicate number groups that the player has bet on each of the three roulette games. The number group indicates one or a plurality of numbers. The player predicts the number of the ball storage pocket and bets medals on the number group including this number. The ball storage pocket indicates the number of the pocket in which the ball is stored.

  In step S202, the game apparatus 1 determines a condition that the first to third special desired number groups and the three ball storage numbers all match, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203. If the condition is not satisfied, the process ends. When the number group of the ball storage pocket is included in the number group bet by the player, the number group bet by the player matches the ball storage number. In step S203, the game apparatus 1 pays out medals. Thereafter, the game apparatus 1 ends the process.

  FIG. 2 is a plan view of the roulette device 3 (game execution device). FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the game apparatus 1. Note that the game apparatus 1 is a stand-alone game apparatus that is not connected to a network, but the present invention can also be applied to a game apparatus connected to a network.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the roulette device 3 included in the game apparatus 1 includes a frame body 21 that is fixed to the housing 2 (see FIG. 3), and a roulette wheel 22 that is rotatably housed and supported inside the frame body 21. And. A large number of concave number pockets 23 (38 in the present embodiment) are formed on the upper surface of the roulette wheel 22. Further, each number pocket 23 is set with any number among “0”, “00”, “1” to “36”, and the number set in each number pocket 23 is each number. It is written on the number display plate 25 formed outside the pocket 23. These numbers belong to either the red group or the black group. Each number display plate 25 is colored with red or black (color is indicated by the presence or absence of hatching, that is, with hatching indicates black and without hatching indicates red). The color of each number display board 25 shows the color group to which the number drawn on the number display board 25 belongs.

  A ball slot 36 is formed inside the frame body 21. A ball throwing device 104 (see FIG. 16) is connected to the ball throwing port 36, and a ball 27 is thrown from the ball throwing port 36 onto the roulette wheel 22 as the ball throwing device 104 is driven. Yes. Further, the entire roulette device 3 is covered with a hemispherical transparent acrylic cover member 28 (see FIG. 3) above the roulette device 3.

  A wheel driving motor 106 (see FIG. 16) is provided below the roulette wheel 22, and the roulette wheel 22 rotates as the wheel driving motor 106 is driven.

  Also, a metal plate (not shown) is attached below the roulette wheel 22 at a predetermined interval, and the proximity sensor provided in the pocket position detection circuit 107 (see FIG. 16) detects this metal plate. The position of the number pocket 23 can be detected.

  The frame body 21 is gently inclined inward, and a guide wall 29 is formed at an intermediate portion thereof. The guide wall 29 rolls the ball 27 by guiding the thrown ball 27 against the centrifugal force. When the rotation speed is reduced and the centrifugal force is lost, the ball 27 rolls down the slope of the frame body 21 and moves inward to reach the rotating roulette wheel 22. Then, the ball 27 rolling on the roulette wheel 22 passes through the number display plate 25 on the outer side of the rotating roulette wheel 22 and is stored in one of the number pockets 23. As a result, the number set in the number pocket 23 in which the ball is stored (hereinafter also referred to as “ball storage pocket”) is determined by the ball sensor 105. Hereinafter, the number of the ball storage pocket is also referred to as “ball storage number”.

  Next, the configuration of the game apparatus 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the game apparatus 1 surrounds the roulette device 3 around the roulette device 3, a case 2 that is a main body portion, a roulette device 3 that is provided at a substantially central portion of the upper surface of the case 2. A plurality of (in this embodiment, 12) stations 4 installed in this way and an electric display unit 5 provided above the housing 2 are provided.

  The station 4 is a control composed of at least a medal slot 6 for inputting the currency value of gaming media such as money and chips and medals used for games, and a plurality of control buttons for inputting predetermined instructions by the player. The unit 7 and the image display device 8 for displaying an image related to the roulette game are received, and a player's bet is accepted. The player can advance the roulette game that is developed by operating the touch panel, the control unit 7 or the like while viewing the image displayed on the image display device 8.

  In addition, a medal payout opening 9 is provided on each side surface of the housing 2 in which each station 4 is installed. Further, a speaker 10 that plays music, sound effects, and the like is provided at the upper right of the image display device 8 of each station 4.

  A WIN lamp 11 is provided above the image display device 8 of each station 4. When there is a station 4 where a medal is bet in a number group (number group will be described later) including the ball storage number, the WIN lamp 11 of the station 4 is turned on. Further, the WIN lamp 11 of the station 4 that has acquired JP in the JP bonus game for acquiring a jackpot (hereinafter also referred to as JP) is also lit in the same manner. The WIN lamp 11 is provided at a position that can be seen from all installed stations 4 (12 in the present embodiment), and other players playing in the same game device 1 It is possible to always check the lighting.

  A medal sensor (not shown) is provided inside the medal insertion slot 6 to identify the currency value of medals and the like inserted from the medal insertion slot 6 and to count the inserted medals. In addition, a hopper (not shown) is provided inside the medal payout opening 9, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

  A server 13 is disposed inside the corner portion 12 located at the corner of the housing 2. The server 13 is normally stored inside the corner portion 12 so that it is not operated by the player, but by opening the corner door 14 provided in the corner portion 12 using a key switch. The server 13 can be operated. Various settings of the game apparatus 1 can be performed by operating the server 13.

  The electronic display unit 5 is provided with a JP amount display unit 15 for displaying the amount of JP (that is, the number of credits for JP described later). In the game apparatus 1, three types of JPs “MEGA”, “MAJOR”, and “MINI” are prepared as described later. The game apparatus 1 accumulates 0.15% of the medals bet on all 12 stations 4 as “MEGA” credits (hereinafter also referred to as “MEGA credits”). Store. The game apparatus 1 accumulates 0.20% of the medals bet at all 12 stations 4 as “MAJOR” credits (hereinafter also referred to as “MAJOR credits”). Store. The game apparatus 1 accumulates 0.30% of the medals bet at all 12 stations 4 as “MINI” credits (hereinafter also referred to as “MINI credits”). Store. Hereinafter, “MEGA credit”, “MAJOR credit”, and “MINI credit” are also simply referred to as “JP credit”.

  The game apparatus 1 determines whether or not to pay out JP credit, and when it is determined to pay out JP credit, to which station 4 the JP credit is paid out and which JP credit To decide whether to pay out.

  The JP amount display unit 15 displays the accumulated amount of JP of “MEGA” among the three types of JP (that is, the number of credits for MEGA). The JP amount display unit 15 is provided at the top of the electric light display unit 5, and the display contents can be visually recognized from all the players playing in the station 4.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the image display device. As shown in FIG. 4, during the roulette game, a BET screen 61 having a betting operation panel 60 is displayed on the image display device 8. The player can bet medals (credits) on hand by operating the touch panel 50 (input device) provided on the front surface of the image display device 8.

  First, the BET screen 61 displayed during the game will be described with reference to FIG. On the betting operation panel 60 displayed on the BET screen 61, 38 types of numbers “0”, “00”, “1” to “36” are arranged and displayed in a grid pattern. In addition, “odd number”, “even number”, “color type of number display board (red or black)”, “certain number range (for example,“ 1 ”to“ 12 ”, etc.)” are designated. Similarly, special BET areas for betting chips are also arranged in a grid pattern.

  The betting operation panel 60 is used when the player inputs a number group. That is, the player predicts the number of the ball storage pocket and inputs a number group including the predicted number. If the number group entered by the player includes the ball storage pocket number, a medal is paid out. A normal payout rate is set for each number group. The normal payout rate is used when determining the number of medals to be paid out in the normal game. The normal game will be described later.

  The bet operation panel 60 includes a straight bet panel 60a, column bet panels 60c to 60e, dozen bet panels 60f to 60h, and even bet panels 60i to 60p.

  On the straight bet panel 60a, a red or black ellipse is drawn, and any number among numbers “0”, “00” to “36” is drawn at the center of the ellipse. The color of the ellipse indicates the color group to which the number drawn at the center belongs. The number drawn on the straight bet panel 60a corresponds to a number group including only that number. For example, the straight bet panel 60a on which “1” is drawn corresponds to a number group including only “1”. ing. When the player wants to input a number group consisting of a single number, the player presses the straight bet panel 60a indicating the number. The operation of pushing the straight bet panel 60a is also referred to as “straight bet operation”. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 35. In the following description, the vertical direction means the direction in which the straight line passing through the straight bet panel 60a and column bet panel 60c on which “1” is drawn, and the horizontal direction is the straight bet panel on which “1” is drawn. It means a direction in which a straight line passing through 60a and the straight bet panel 60a on which “3” is drawn faces. The upward direction means the direction from the straight bet panel 60a on which “1” is drawn to the straight bet panel 60a on which “3” is drawn, and the downward direction is from the straight bet panel 60a on which “3” is drawn. It means a direction toward the straight bet panel 60a on which “1” is drawn.

  The characters “2to1” are drawn on the column bet panels 60c to 60e. The column bet panel 60c is a straight bet panel row in the vertical direction passing through the column bet panel 60c (that is, the straight bet panels of “3”, “6”, “9” to “36”). Correspond to the column). That is, the column bet panel 60c corresponds to a number group consisting of all the numbers drawn in the straight bet panel row (that is, a number group consisting of “3”, “6”, “9” to “36”). . When the player wants to input a number group including all numbers drawn on the column bet panel 60c, the player presses the column bet panel 60c. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 2.

  The column bet panel 60d is a straight bet panel row in the vertical direction passing through the column bet panel 60d (ie, straight bet panels (“0” and “00”) of “2”, “5”, “8” to “35”). The straight bet panel 60a)). That is, the column bet panel 60d corresponds to a number group composed of all the numbers drawn in the straight bet panel row (that is, a number group composed of “2”, “5”, “8” to “35”). . When the player wishes to input a number group including all numbers drawn on the column bet panel 60d, the player presses the column bet panel 60d. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 2.

  The column bet panel 60e is a straight bet panel row in the vertical direction passing through the column bet panel 60e (i.e., straight bet panels of “1”, “4”, “7” to “34”). Correspond to the column). That is, the column bet panel 60e corresponds to a number group consisting of all the numbers drawn in the straight bet panel row (that is, a number group consisting of “1”, “4”, “7” to “34”). . When the player wants to input a number group consisting of all the numbers drawn on the column bet panel 60e, the player presses the column bet panel 60e. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 2. The operation of pushing the column bet panels 60c to 60e is also referred to as “column bet operation”.

  The letters “1st12” are drawn on the dozen bet panel 60f. 1st12 means “1” to “12”. Therefore, the dozen bet panel 60f corresponds to a number group consisting of “1” to “12”. When the player wishes to input a number group consisting of “1” to “12”, the player presses the dozen bet panel 60f. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 2.

  The letters “2nd12” are drawn on the dozen bet panel 60g. 2nd12 means “13” to “24”. Therefore, the dozen bet panel 60g corresponds to a number group consisting of “13” to “24”. When the player wishes to input a number group consisting of “13” to “24”, the player presses the dozen bet panel 60g. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 2.

  The letters “3rd12” are drawn on the dozen bet panel 60h. 3rd12 means “25” to “36”. Therefore, the dozen bet panel 60h corresponds to a number group consisting of “25” to “36”. When the player wishes to input a number group consisting of “25” to “36”, the player presses the dozen bet panel 60h. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 2. Note that the operation of pressing the dozen bet panels 60f to 60h is also referred to as a “dozen bet operation”.

  On the even bet panel 60i, characters “1to18” are drawn. 1to18 means “1” to “18”. Accordingly, the even bet panel 60i corresponds to a number group consisting of “1” to “18”. When the player wishes to input a number group consisting of “1” to “18”, the player presses the even bet panel 60i. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 1.

  On the even bet panel 60j, characters “EVEN” are drawn. EVEN means “even”. Therefore, the even bet panel 60j corresponds to all “even” number groups. When the player wants to input all even number groups, he / she presses the even bet panel 60j. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 1.

  A red rhombus is drawn on the even bet panel 60k. Accordingly, the even bet panel 60k corresponds to a number group including all the numbers belonging to the red group. When the player wants to input a number group consisting of all the numbers belonging to the red group, the player presses the even bet panel 60k. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 1.

  A black rhombus is drawn on the even bed panel 60m. Accordingly, the even bet panel 60m corresponds to a number group including all numbers belonging to the black group. When the player wishes to input a number group consisting of all the numbers belonging to the black group, the player presses the even bet panel 60m. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 1.

  On the even bet panel 60n, characters “ODD” are drawn. ODD means “odd number”. Therefore, the even bet panel 60m corresponds to all “odd number” number groups. When the player wishes to input a number group consisting of all “odd numbers”, the player presses the even bet panel 60n. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 1.

  On the even bet panel 60p, characters “19to36” are drawn. 19to36 means “19” to “36”. Therefore, the even bet panel 60p corresponds to a number group consisting of “19” to “36”. When the player wishes to input a number group consisting of “19” to “36”, the player presses the even bet panel 60p. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 1. The operation of pushing the even bet panels 60i to 60p is also referred to as “even bet operation”.

  By the way, there are various other number groups that can be input by the player, and the frame line 60b is used when inputting these other number groups.

  That is, a portion (hereinafter referred to as “split”) that forms a boundary line between two adjacent straight bet panels 60a (for example, “3” straight bet panel 60a and “6” straight bet panel 60a) in the frame line 60b. “Bet corresponding portion”) corresponds to a number group consisting of numbers drawn on the two straight bet panels 60a. When the player wants to input the number group, the player presses a portion corresponding to the split bet in the frame line 60b. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 17. Note that an operation of pushing the portion corresponding to the split bet in the frame line 60b is also referred to as a “split bet operation”.

  Among the frame lines 60b, the straight bet panel rows in the horizontal direction (for example, straight bet panel rows composed of straight bet panels 60a of “1”, “2”, and “3”. A portion passing through the upper end of the street bet panel row (hereinafter also referred to as “street bet corresponding portion”) corresponds to a number group including all numbers drawn on the street bet panel row. When the player wants to input the number group, the player presses a portion corresponding to the street bet in the frame line 60b. The normal payout rate set for the number group is “11”. Note that an operation of pressing a portion corresponding to a street bet in the frame line 60b is also referred to as a “street bet operation”.

  Four straight bet panels 60a (for example, “1”, “2”, “4”, and “5” straight bet panels 60a. Hereinafter, such a set of straight bet panels 60a is referred to as a “corner bet group”. Are also in contact with one point on the frame line 60b (hereinafter, this point is also referred to as “corner bet-corresponding portion”). This point corresponds to all the number groups consisting of the numbers drawn in the corner bet group. When the player wants to input the number group, the player presses a corner bet-corresponding portion of the frame line 60b. The normal payout rate set for the number group is “8”. Note that an operation of pushing a portion corresponding to a corner bet in the frame line 60b is also referred to as a “corner bet operation”.

  Among the frame lines 60b, a street bet panel row composed of straight bet panels 60a of “0” and “00” and a street bet panel row composed of straight bet panels 60a of “1”, “2”, and “3”. The upper end portion of the frame line 60b passing between them (hereinafter also referred to as “five bet corresponding portion”) corresponds to a number group consisting of all the numbers drawn in these two street bet panel rows. When the player wants to input the number group, the player presses a portion corresponding to the five bets in the frame line 60b. The normal payout rate set for the number group is 6. Note that an operation of pushing the portion corresponding to the five bets in the frame line 60b is also referred to as a “five bet operation”.

  Among the frame lines 60b, two adjacent street bet panel columns (for example, “1”, “2”, “3” street bet panel columns and “4”, “5”, “6” street bet panels). The upper end of the frame line 60b passing between the columns) (excluding the above-mentioned “five bet corresponding part”, hereinafter also referred to as “line bet corresponding part”) Corresponds to a number group consisting of numbers. When the player wants to input the number group, the player presses a portion corresponding to the line bet in the frame line 60b. The normal payout rate set for the number group is “5”. Note that an operation of pushing the portion corresponding to the line bet in the frame line 60b is also referred to as a “line bet operation”.

  On the right side of the betting operation panel 60, a determination result display area 62, a special game bet number display area 63, special game bet buttons 64, 64a to 64c, and a payout medal number display area 70 are displayed. .

  In the determination result display area 62, when the player bets medals on a special game, which will be described later, the number group and the ball bet by the player for each of the roulette games from the previous one to the third time based on the current time. Whether or not the storage number matches is displayed. That is, the determination result display area 62 includes determination result display areas 62a to 62c. In the determination result display area 62a, the number group bet by the player matches the ball storage number for the previous roulette game? The determination result display area 62b displays whether or not the number group bet by the player matches the ball storage number for the previous roulette game, and the determination result display area 62a is 3 For the previous roulette game, it is displayed whether or not the number group bet by the player matches the ball storage number. If they match, the character “OK” is displayed. If they do not match, the character “NG” is displayed.

  In the special game bet number display area 63, the number of medals bet on the special game by the player is displayed. The special game bet buttons 64, 64a to 64c are used when betting medals on the special game. Specifically, it will be described later. In the refund medal number display area 70, the number of medals to be paid back in the special game is displayed.

  Below the bet operation panel 60, a result history display unit 65, bet unit determination buttons 66A to 66D, a base game bet button 66E, a payout medal number display area 67, and a credit number display unit 68 are provided. Is displayed.

  In the result history display section 65, ball storage numbers are displayed for each of the roulette games up to three times before the current time. That is, the result history display unit 65 includes result history display units 65a to 65c, the result history display unit 65a indicates the ball storage number of the previous roulette game, and the result history display unit 65b displays the previous two times. And the result history display section 65c shows the ball storage number of the roulette game three times before.

  The bet unit determination buttons 66A to 66D are used when setting the unit bet number of medals. The number of medal unit bets will be described later. The numerical values drawn on the bet unit determination buttons 66A to 66D indicate the unit bet number of medals set by pressing the button. For example, the player sets the unit bet number of medals to “1” by pressing the bet unit determination button 66A. In the initial state, the unit bet number of medals is set to “1”. The refund medal number display area 67 displays the number of medals to be refunded in the normal game.

  The credit number display section 68 displays the total number of medals that the player has inserted into the station 4 (hereinafter also referred to as “total credit number”). The total number of credits decreases by 1 every time a player bets one medal. In addition, the total number of credits increases by the number of refunds when medals are refunded.

  In addition, a BET time display unit 69 is provided at the top of the betting operation panel 60. The BET time display unit 69 displays the remaining time that the player can bet. In the BET time display section 69, “20” is displayed at the start of bet acceptance, the number decreases by 1 every second, and bet acceptance ends when the number becomes “0”. Further, when the remaining betting period of the player at each station 4 is 5 seconds, the ball throwing device is driven to throw the ball 27 onto the roulette wheel.

  Further, on the right side of the BET time display section 69, a MEGA display section 73 that displays the number of MEGA credits, that is, the number of MEGA credits, and a MAJOR display section 74 that displays the number of MAJOR credits, that is, the number of MAJOR credits. And a MINI display unit 75 for displaying the number of MINI credits, that is, the number of MINI credits. Numerical values displayed on the MEGA display unit 73, the MAJOR display unit 74, and the MINI display unit 75 are common values for all the stations 4.

  When any JP credit is paid out, the display unit corresponding to the paid out JP credit has an initial value (“MINI” is 200 credits, “MAJOR” is 5000 credits, “MEGA” Is 50000 credits).

  Next, a betting method will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIGS. 4 to 11, for convenience of explanation, numerical values to be displayed on the BET screen 61 may be omitted. The game apparatus 1 provides the player with two types of roulette games, that is, a normal game and a special game. The normal game is a game in which it is determined whether or not to pay out medals to the player after the roulette game is finished once. The special game is whether or not medals are paid out to the player after the roulette game is finished three times. It is a game in which whether or not is determined.

  The player bets medals on the base game as follows. That is, while the player presses the normal game bet button 66E, the ball storage number is predicted for the next roulette game, and based on this prediction, a number group (hereinafter referred to as “normal desired number group”) for which a player wishes to bet a medal. And the number of medals bet on this number group (hereinafter also referred to as “normally desired medal number”). Thereafter, the player presses a panel or a frame line 60b (hereinafter also referred to as “normally desired panel”) corresponding to the normal desired number group among the betting operation panels 60. As a result, the normal desired number group is input. As shown in FIG. 5, the normal chip 71 is displayed on the panel or the frame line 60b pushed by the player. In the center of the normal chip 71, a numerical value is displayed, and this numerical value indicates the total number of medals bet on this panel or the frame line 60b. The numerical value displayed on the normal chip 71 increases by the currently set medal unit bet each time the player presses the panel once. That is, the player presses the normal desired panel while appropriately changing the unit bet number of medals, thereby matching the numerical value displayed on the normal chip 71 with the normal desired medal number. As a result, the number of normally desired medals is input. For example, in FIG. 5, ten medals are bet on the number group “28”. The player can input a plurality of types of normal desired number groups. In this case, the player also inputs the normal desired medal number for each input normal desired number group.

  On the other hand, the player bets medals on the special game as follows. In other words, the player presses the special game bet button 64 and predicts the ball storage number for each of the three roulette games to be executed in the future. decide. Further, the player determines the number of medals to bet on the special game (hereinafter also referred to as “special desired medal number”). Hereinafter, the number group determined for the first roulette game is also referred to as “first special desired number group”, and the number group determined for the second roulette game is also referred to as “second special desired number group”. The number group determined for the third roulette game is also referred to as “third special desired number group”. The first roulette game is a roulette game that is executed first after the bet is placed on the special game, and the second roulette game is a roulette game that is executed next to the first roulette game. In other words, the third roulette game is a roulette game executed next to the second roulette game.

  When the player presses the special game bet button 64, the currently set unit bet number of medals is displayed in the special game bet number display area 63. Each time the player presses the special game bet number display area 63, the numerical value displayed in the special game bet number display area 63 increases by the currently set unit bet number of medals. That is, the player presses the special game bet button 64 while appropriately changing the unit bet number of medals, thereby matching the numerical value displayed in the special game bet number display area 63 with the special desired medal number. Thereby, the number of special desired medals is input.

  On the other hand, after pressing the special game bet button 64, the player presses the special game bet button 64 a, and presses the panel or the frame line 60 b corresponding to the first special desired number group in the bet operation panel 60. As a result, the first special desired number group is input. As shown in FIG. 5, a special chip 72a is displayed on the panel or frame 60b.

  On the other hand, after pressing the special game bet button 64, the player presses the special game bet button 64 b, and presses the panel or the frame line 60 b corresponding to the second special desired number group in the bet operation panel 60. Thereby, the second special desired number group is input. As shown in FIG. 5, a special chip 72b is displayed on this panel or frame 60b.

  On the other hand, after the player presses the special game bet button 64, the player presses the special game bet button 64c, and presses the panel or the frame line 60b corresponding to the third special desired number group in the bet operation panel 60. Thereby, the third special desired number group is input. As shown in FIG. 5, a special chip 72c is displayed on this panel or frame 60b. In the example shown in FIG. 5, 100 medals are bet on the special game. Further, a special chip 72a is displayed on the “14” straight bet panel 60a, a special chip 72b is displayed on the column bet panel 60c, and a special chip 72c is displayed on the even bet panel 60n.

  Accordingly, each of the first to third special desired number groups has one bet operation (ie, straight bet operation, column bet operation, dozen bet operation, even bet operation, split bet operation, street bet operation, corner bet operation, five Input is performed by performing any one of the betting operation and the line betting operation). In the example described above, the first special desired number group is input by performing “straight bet operation” once, and the second special desired number group is input by performing “column bet operation” once. The third special desired number group is input by performing the “even bet operation” once. Therefore, the first to third special desired number groups are input by performing a total of three betting operations.

  Next, the flow of the game will be described using the display screens shown in FIGS. 5 to 11 as an example. First, the player places a bet shown in FIG. 5 before the betting period reaches “0”. Thereafter, the first roulette game is executed. When the ball storage number of this roulette game becomes “14”, the screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. Regarding the base game, since the number group input by the player does not include “14”, the number of medals to be paid out is “0”. Therefore, “0” is displayed in the refund medal number display area 67. Regarding the special game, since “14” is included in the number group input by the player, that is, the first special desired number group, the first special desired number group matches the ball storage number. Therefore, “OK” is displayed in the determination result display area 62c. On the other hand, “14” is displayed in the result history display portion 65c. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7, the normal chip 71 is erased. The special chips 72a to 72c are not erased.

  Thereafter, since the betting period returns to “20”, the player places a bet shown in FIG. 8 before the betting period becomes “0”. In FIG. 8, the player bets 10 medals on the number group consisting of only “9” in the base game. Thereafter, the second roulette game is executed. When the ball storage number of this roulette game becomes “9”, the screen shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. Regarding the base game, since the number group input by the player includes “9”, the number of medals to be paid out is “350”. Accordingly, “350” is displayed in the payout medal number display area 67, and the total number of credits increases by this number. The increased total credit number is displayed on the credit number display unit 68. Regarding the special game, since “9” is included in the number group input by the player, that is, the second special desired number group, the second special desired number group matches the ball storage number. The first roulette game is the previous roulette game when the current time is the reference, and the second roulette game is the previous roulette game when the current time is the reference. Therefore, “OK” is displayed in the determination result display areas 62b and 62c, respectively. On the other hand, “14” is displayed in the result history display portion 65b, and “9” is displayed in the result history display portion 65c. Thereafter, the normal chip 71 is erased as shown in FIG. The special chips 72a to 72c are not erased.

  Thereafter, the betting period returns to “20”, but in this example, the player does not place a bet on the base game. Thereafter, the third roulette game is executed. When the ball storage number of this roulette game becomes “1”, the screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. Regarding the base game, since the player has not bet on the base game, the number of medals to be paid out is “0”. Therefore, “0” is displayed in the refund medal number display area 67. Regarding the special game, since “1” is included in the number group input by the player, that is, the third special desired number group, the third special desired number group matches the ball storage number. If the current roulette game is based on the current time, the roulette game is the previous three times, and the second roulette game is the previous roulette game if the current time is the reference. Since the third roulette game is the previous roulette game based on the current time, “OK” is displayed in the determination result display areas 62a, 62b, and 62c, respectively. Accordingly, since all the first to third special desired number groups coincide with the ball storage number, medals are paid out.

  The number of medals to be paid out includes the number of medals bet on the special game by the player, a correspondence table to be described later, and a breakdown of the betting operations (that is, the number of betting operations to be performed how many times, the first to third special desired numbers). Based on whether a group has been entered).

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the roulette game machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, the game apparatus 1 includes a server 13, a plurality of (in this embodiment, 12) stations 4, a roulette device 3, and an electric display unit 5. A plurality of stations 4, a roulette device 3, and an electric light display unit 5 are connected. The internal configuration of the roulette device 3 and the internal configuration of the station 4 will be described in detail later. The server control CPU 81 and the RAM 83 constitute a controller 109.

  The server 13 includes a server control CPU 81 that controls the entire server 13, a ROM 82, a RAM 83, a timer 84, a liquid crystal display 32 connected via a liquid crystal drive circuit 85, and a keyboard 33.

  The server control CPU 81 performs various processes based on the input signal supplied from each station 4, the data and programs stored in the ROM 82 and RAM 83, and transmits a command signal to the station 4 based on the result. By doing so, each station 4 is controlled in a leading manner. In particular, the server control CPU 81 transmits a control signal to the roulette device 3 to control the firing of the ball 27 and the rotation of the roulette wheel 22.

  The ROM 82 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory, and is used in a program for realizing the basic functions of the game apparatus 1, a program for executing notification of maintenance timing, notification conditions for notification, and management, and a normal game. The normal payout rate (number of credits paid out per medal), a correspondence table used in the special game, a program for controlling each station 4 in a leading manner, and the like are stored.

  On the other hand, the RAM 83 stores the bet information supplied from each station 4, the ball storage number of the roulette device 3 determined by the sensor, the number of JP credits accumulated so far, and the processing executed by the server control CPU 81. Temporarily store data and the like related to the results. Further, a timer 84 for measuring time is connected to the server control CPU 81.

  Also, the server control CPU 81 is connected to the electric display unit 5 (see FIG. 3). And the effect by electrical decoration is performed by controlling light emission, such as LED, and a predetermined character etc. are displayed on the electric light display part 5. FIG. Further, the JP amount display unit 15 of the electric light display unit 5 displays the number of JP credits accumulated to date (in this embodiment, the number of MEGA credits).

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the storage area of the ROM 82. As shown in FIG. 13, the storage area of the ROM 82 includes a payout credit storage area 82A in which a normal payout rate used in a normal game is stored, and a correspondence table storage area 82B in which a correspondence table used in a special game is stored. Including. As described above, the normal payout rate varies depending on the type of bet operation (for example, straight bet operation).

  An example of the correspondence table is shown in FIG. The correspondence table shows the correspondence between the types of bet operations (indicated by A to I), the special payout rate (payout amount data), and the number of bet operations.

  Bet operation A indicates “straight bet operation”, bet operation B indicates “split bet operation”, and bet operation C indicates “street bet operation”. Bet operation D indicates “corner bet operation”, bet operation E indicates “five bet operation”, bet operation F indicates “line bet”, and bet operation G indicates “column bet operation”. . The bet operation H indicates a “dun bet operation”, and the bet operation I indicates an “even bet operation”.

  According to the correspondence table, when all of the first to third special desired number groups are input by the “straight bet operation”, the “straight bet operation” is performed three times. " Note that the special payout rate and the normal payout rate are all integers of 1 or more. On the other hand, when two of the first to third special desired number groups are input by “straight bet operation” and the other one is input by “street bet operation”, the special payout rate is “c”. It becomes. Note that the special payout rate is, for example, for each bet operation corresponding to the special payout rate, the normal payout rate corresponding to the bet operation is multiplied by the number of times of the bet operation, and the values obtained thereby are mutually obtained. Determined by multiplying. For example, the special payout rate a is “42875” obtained by multiplying the normal payout rate “35” corresponding to the “straight bet operation” by the number of “straight bet operations”, that is, “3” times. The special payout rate b is “1225” obtained by multiplying the normal payout rate “35” corresponding to “straight bet operation” by the number of “straight bet operations”, that is, “2” times, and “split”. “20825” obtained by multiplying the normal payout rate “17” corresponding to the “bet operation” by the number of “split bet operations”, that is, “17” obtained by multiplying by “1”. Become.

  The server control CPU 81 determines and determines the special payout rate based on the breakdown of the betting operations (that is, how many betting operations are performed and the first to third special desired number groups are input). The number of medals to be paid out in the special game is determined by multiplying the special payout rate by the number of medals bet on the special game by the player.

  FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a storage area of the RAM 83. As shown in FIG. 15, the storage area of the RAM 83 stores a bet information storage area 83 </ b> A in which bet information of the player who is currently playing is stored, and a ball storage number of the roulette device 3 determined by the ball sensor 105. Result data storage area 83B, “MINI” JP cumulative storage area 83C for storing the MINI credit number, “MAJOR” JP cumulative storage area 83D for storing the MAJOR credit number, and MEGA credit number JP ME storage area 83E of “MEGA” to be stored, and k and m storage area 83F to store integers k and m are included.

  In the bet information storage area, the type of the station 4 and the bet information are stored correspondingly. The bet information includes a normal desired number group, a normal desired medal number corresponding to the normal desired number group, first to third special desired number groups, and a special desired medal number. Since the first to third special desired number groups are game results input for each of the plurality of roulette games, the RAM 83 displays the game results input using the touch panel 50 for each of the plurality of roulette games. This is stored in association with a plurality of roulette games. The ball storage number is stored in association with a plurality of roulette games. That is, an identification number is set for each roulette game, and this identification number and the ball storage number are stored in correspondence. Here, the ball storage number indicates a game result of the roulette game. Therefore, the RAM 83 stores actual game results obtained from the plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games. The integers k and m are used in special games. The initial values of the integers k and m are both “1”, and are prepared for each station 4.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the roulette device 3 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, the roulette device 3 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a pocket position detection circuit 107, a ball throwing device 104, a ball sensor 105, a wheel driving motor 106, and a ball collecting device 108.

  The CPU 101 controls the firing of the ball 27 and the rotation of the roulette wheel 22 based on a control signal supplied from the server 13 and data and programs stored in the ROM 102 and RAM 103.

  FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a storage area of the ROM 102. As shown in FIG. 17, the ROM 102 is provided with a control data storage area 102 </ b> A and stores data necessary for controlling the roulette device 3.

  The pocket position detection circuit 107 includes a proximity sensor, and detects the position of the roulette wheel 22 based on whether or not a metal plate attached to the roulette wheel 22 is detected. The pocket position detection circuit 107 outputs a detection signal related to the detection result to the CPU 101.

  The ball throwing device 104 is a device that throws the ball 27 onto the roulette wheel 22 from the ball throwing port 36 (see FIG. 2). The ball sensor 105 is a device for determining a ball storage pocket. The wheel driving motor 106 rotates the roulette wheel 22. The ball collection device 108 collects the ball 27 on the roulette wheel 22 after the game ends.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the station according to the present embodiment. Note that twelve stations 4 have basically the same configuration, and a single station 4 will be described below as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the station 4 includes a station control unit 90 including a station control CPU 91, a ROM 92, and a RAM 93. The ROM 92 is constituted by, for example, a semiconductor memory, and stores programs for realizing basic functions of the station 4, various programs necessary for controlling the station 4, data tables, and the like. The RAM 93 stores the total credit number, the normal desired number group, the normal desired medal number corresponding to the normal desired number group, the first to third special desired number groups, and the special desired medal number. The initial value of the total number of credits is “0”.

  The station control CPU 91 is connected to a BET confirmation button 47, a refund button 48, and a help button 49 provided in the control unit 7 (see FIG. 3).

  The BET confirmation button 47 is a button that is pressed when a bet is confirmed after a bet operation using the image display device 8. The payout button 48 is normally a button that is pressed at the end of the game. When the payout button 48 is pressed, medals corresponding to the total number of credits are paid out from the medal payout exit 9. The help button 49 is a button that is pressed when the operation method or the like of the game is unknown. When the help button 49 is pressed, a help screen showing various operation information is displayed on the image display device 8 immediately after that. Is displayed.

  The station control CPU 91 performs control to execute various corresponding operations based on operation signals output by pressing the buttons. Specifically, various processes are executed based on the input signal supplied from the control unit 7 in response to the input of the player's operation and the data and programs stored in the ROM 92 and RAM 93. The result is transmitted to the server control CPU 81.

  Further, the station control CPU 91 receives a command signal from the server control CPU 81, controls peripheral devices constituting the station 4, and causes the game to proceed in the station 4. Further, depending on the contents of processing, the station control CPU 91 is based on an input signal supplied from the control unit 7 in response to an input of a player operation, and data and programs stored in the ROM 92 and RAM 93. Then, various processes are executed, and based on the results, the peripheral devices constituting the station 4 are controlled to advance the game.

  A hopper 94 is connected to the station control CPU 91. The hopper 94 pays out a predetermined number of medals from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 3) in response to a command signal from the station control CPU 91.

  Further, an image display device 8 is connected to the station control CPU 91 via a liquid crystal driving circuit 95. The liquid crystal drive circuit 95 includes a program ROM, an image ROM, an image control CPU, a work RAM, a VDP (video display processor), and a video RAM. The program ROM stores an image control program related to display on the image display device 8 and various selection tables. For example, dot data for forming an image displayed on the image display device 8 is stored in the image ROM. Based on the parameters set by the station control CPU 91, the image control CPU displays on the image display device 8 from the dot data stored in advance in the image ROM according to the image control program stored in advance in the program ROM. The image is determined. The work RAM is configured as a temporary storage device when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU. The VDP forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU and outputs it to the image display device 8. The video RAM is configured as a temporary storage device when an image is formed by VDP.

  Further, as described above, the touch panel 50 is attached to the front surface of the image display device 8, and operation information on the touch panel 50 is transmitted to the station control CPU 91. The player uses the touch panel 50 and the BET screen 61 to input a normal desired number group and the like. The touch panel 50 transmits the input normal desired number group and the like to the station control CPU 91. The station control CPU 91 stores the transmitted information in the RAM 93 and transmits the stored information to the server control CPU 81. The server control CPU 81 stores the information transmitted from the station control CPU 91 in the bet information storage area 83A of the RAM 83.

  Furthermore, the sound output circuit 96 and the speaker 10 are connected to the station control CPU 91, and the speaker 10 generates various sound effects when performing various effects based on the output signal from the sound output circuit 96. .

  A medal sensor 97 is connected to the station control CPU 91. The medal sensor 97 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 6 (see FIG. 3), calculates the inserted medal, and transmits the result to the station control CPU 91. The station control CPU 91 increases the total number of credits stored in the RAM 93 based on the transmitted signal.

  A WIN lamp 11 is connected to the station control CPU 91. When the normal desired number group matches the ball storage number, when the first to third special desired number groups all match the actual ball storage number, or when the JP is won, the station control CPU 91 The lamp 11 is turned on with a predetermined color.

  The process performed by the game apparatus 1 is divided into a server-side game process executed by the server control CPU 81 included in the game apparatus 1 and a station-side game process executed by the station control CPU 91.

  Accordingly, the server-side game process executed by the server control CPU 81 and the station-side game process executed by the station control CPU 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 19-21 is a flowchart which shows the process by the game device 1 which concerns on this embodiment.

  First, the game processing on the station side will be described based on FIG. 19 and FIG. In step S <b> 11, the station control CPU 91 determines whether or not a medal or money has been inserted by the player based on the detection signal of the medal sensor 97. If there is no medal or money inserted (step S11: NO), the station control CPU 91 proceeds to step S11-1, and if there is a medal or money inserted (step S11: YES), step S12. Proceed to

  In step S11-1, the station control CPU 91 determines a condition that the total number of credits is 1 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S13. If this condition is not satisfied, step ST13 is executed. Proceed to S11.

  In step S12, the station control CPU 91 increases the total number of credits by the number of inserted sheets.

  In step S13, the station control CPU 91 transmits a medal detection signal indicating that the total number of credits is 1 or more.

  In step S <b> 14, the station control CPU 91 displays the BET screen 61 on the image display device 8 of the station 4. Next, in step S <b> 15, the station control CPU 91 starts counting the betting period and starts accepting input using the touch panel 50. The player who participated in the game uses the touch panel 50 during the betting period to use the normal desired number group, the number of normal desired medals corresponding to the normal desired number group, the first to third special desired number groups, and the special request. The number of medals is input using the touch panel 50. The input information is transmitted to the station control CPU 91, and the station control CPU 91 stores the input information in the RAM 93 as bet information. The station control CPU 91 decreases the total number of credits by the number of normal desired medals and the number of special desired medals.

  The station control CPU 91 displays an image corresponding to the input information on the image display device 8. For example, when the normal desired number group and the normal desired medal number are input, the image display device 8 controls the station control CPU 91 so that the normal desired medal number is drawn at a position corresponding to the normal desired number group. The chip 71 is displayed.

  The player can also participate in the game in which the betting period has been started, and the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment can play with up to 12 players. Further, when the current game is played subsequent to the previous game, acceptance of a bet operation is started immediately after the previous game ends.

  In step S <b> 16, when the station control CPU 91 receives a betting period end signal indicating that the betting period has ended from the server control CPU 81, an image indicating that the betting period has ended is displayed on the image display device 8 of the station 4. Then, the acceptance of input using the touch panel 50 is terminated (step S17). Thereafter, the station control CPU 91 transmits the bet information stored in the RAM 93 to the server control CPU 81 including identification information for distinguishing itself from the other stations 4 (step S18).

  Next, in step S <b> 19, the station control CPU 91 receives a determination result of a later-described JP bonus game determination process executed by the server control CPU 81 from the server 13. The determination result of the JP bonus game includes a determination result regarding whether or not a predetermined JP bonus game is generated at each station 4, a determination result regarding whether or not JP credits are paid out, and among the 12 stations 4, The determination result regarding which station 4 pays out the JP credit and the determination result regarding which JP credit is paid out are included.

  Next, in step S20 of FIG. 20, the station control CPU 91 determines whether or not to generate a JP bonus game based on the result of the JP bonus game determination process received in step S19. If it is determined that the JP bonus game is to be generated, the station control CPU 91 proceeds to step S21, and if it is determined not to generate the JP bonus game, the station control CPU 91 proceeds to step S22.

  In step S21, the station control CPU 91 executes a predetermined selection-type JP bonus game related to JP acquisition, and the game result (whether or not JP has been acquired, that is, whether or not JP credit has been paid out). Is displayed on the image display device 8 based on the determination result received in step S19. Thereafter, the station control CPU 91 proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, the station control CPU 91 receives the processing result information transmitted from the server control CPU 81. The processing result information includes the number of medals to be paid out in the normal game, the number of medals to be paid out in the special game, and determination information on whether or not the nth special desired number group matches the current ball storage number (this The information includes any one of (generated in step S112-3 or step S112-4 described later).

  Next, in step S23, the station control CPU 91 pays out medals based on the determination result received in step S19 and the processing result information received in step S22. Specifically, the station control CPU 91 stores, in the RAM 93, the number of medals to be paid out and the number of JP credits to be paid out in each of the normal game and the special game, and totals the number of medals and the number of JP credits. Add to the number of credits. When the payout button 48 is pressed, medals for the total number of credits are paid out from the medal payout exit 9. The station control CPU 91 changes the display screen. For example, the station control CPU 91 deletes the normal chip 71 and changes the display contents of the determination result display area 62, the result history display unit 65, and the payout medal number display areas 67 and 70. Thereafter, the station control CPU 91 returns to step S11.

  Next, the game processing on the server side will be described based on FIGS. First, in step S101, the server control CPU 81 stands by until a medal detection signal transmitted from the station control CPU 91 is received. If the server control CPU 81 receives a medal detection signal from any of the station control CPUs 91, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the server control CPU 81 starts counting the betting period from the point in time when the player who first participates inserts a medal or money. The betting period is a period during which the player can make a bet input. During this betting period, a player who has participated in the game can operate his / her touch panel 50 to bet his / her chips on the BET area 72 related to the number he / she expects.

  Next, in step S103, the server control CPU 81 determines whether or not the remaining betting period is 5 seconds. The remaining betting period is displayed on the BET time display unit 69 (see FIG. 4). If the server control CPU 81 determines that the remaining 5 seconds have not been reached, the process returns to step S103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining 5 seconds, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the server control CPU 81 determines an identification number for the roulette game to be executed this time. Further, the server control CPU 81 transmits a control signal for starting the operation of the roulette device 3 to the CPU 101 of the roulette device 3. Upon receiving this control signal, the CPU 101 rotates the roulette wheel 22 and launches the ball 27 toward the roulette wheel 22. The roulette device 3 stops the roulette wheel 22 after a predetermined time from the start of the rotation of the roulette wheel 22.

  In step S105, the server control CPU 81 determines whether or not the betting period has ended. If it is determined that the betting period has not ended, the process waits until the betting period ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the betting period has ended, the server control CPU 81 transmits a betting period end signal indicating that the betting period has ended to the station control CPU 91 (step S106).

  In step S 107, the server control CPU 81 receives bet information made by the player at each station 4 from the station control CPU 91 and stores it in the bet information storage area 83 A of the RAM 83.

  Next, in step S108, the server control CPU 81 performs the following processing based on the bet information stored in the bet information storage area 83A. That is, the server control CPU 81 obtains the number of normal desired medals for each station 4, sums these, and corresponds to 0.30% of the value obtained (hereinafter also referred to as “total number of medals”). The number of medals is accumulated and added to the number of MINI credits in the RAM 83, the number of medals corresponding to 0.20% of the total number of medals is accumulated and added to the number of credits for MAJOR, and the total number of medals is 0.15. The number of medals corresponding to% is accumulated and added to the number of MEGA credits. Further, the server control CPU 81 updates the display of the JP amount display unit 15 based on the number of MEGA credits. Further, the server control CPU 81 transmits JP update information regarding the number of JP credits to each station 4. The station control CPU 91 updates display contents on the MEGA display unit 73, the MAJOR display unit 74, and the MINI display unit 75 based on the JP update information.

  Next, in step S109, the server control CPU 81 performs a JP bonus game determination process. In this process, the server control CPU 81 determines whether or not to generate a JP bonus game at each station 4 using a random number value sampled by a sampling circuit or the like, and when generating a JP bonus game, It is determined whether or not JP credits are paid out. When it is determined that the JP credit is to be paid out, the server control CPU 81 determines at which station 4 of the 12 stations 4 the JP credit is to be paid out, and which JP credit. Decide what to pay out.

  Next, in step S110, the server control CPU 81 transmits the determination result of the JP bonus game to each station 4 based on the processing of step S109.

  Next, in step S <b> 111 of FIG. 20, the server control CPU 81 drives the ball sensor 105 by transmitting a control signal to the roulette device 3. The ball sensor 105 detects the ball storage pocket and outputs a detection signal related to the detection result to the server control CPU 81. The server control CPU 81 determines the ball storage number based on the detection signal given from the ball sensor 105. The server control CPU 81 stores the ball storage number and the identification number determined in step S104 in association with each other in the game result data storage area 83B.

  Next, the server control CPU 81 performs the processing of steps S112 to S116 for each station 4. The processes in steps S112 to S116 for each station 4 are performed based on information corresponding to the station 4 among the information stored in the RAM 83. For example, the processing in steps S112 to S116 for one station 4 is performed based on information corresponding to the one station 4 among the information stored in the RAM 83.

  In step S112, the server control CPU 81 performs a special game determination process shown in FIG. In this process, it is determined whether or not to pay out medals in the special game.

  In step S113, the server control CPU 81 determines a condition that the normal desired number group matches the current ball storage number (specifically, a condition that the normal desired number group includes the ball storage number), and If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S114. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S114, the server control CPU 81 determines a normal payout rate based on the normal desired number group, and multiplies the determined normal payout rate by the number of normal desired medals corresponding to the normal desired number group. The number of medals to be paid out in the normal game is determined.

  In step S115, the server control CPU 81 sets the number of medals to be paid out in the normal game to “0”.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of normal desired number groups, the server control CPU 81 performs the processing of steps S113 to S115 for each normal desired number group, and totals the number of medals obtained by each processing, whereby the normal game The number of medals to be paid out is determined.

  In step S <b> 116, the server control CPU 81 outputs the processing result information to the station 4. Here, the processing result information includes the number of medals to be paid out in the normal game, the number of medals to be paid out in the special game, and the nth special desired number group in the current ball storage number (that is, the current server-side game process). The information includes determination information (this information is generated in step S112-3 or step S112-4, which will be described later).

  In step S117, the server control CPU 81 collects the ball 27. Thereafter, the server control CPU 81 ends the server-side game process.

  Next, the special game determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S112-1, the server control CPU 81 determines the condition that the first to third special desired number groups exist (that is, stored in the RAM 83). Proceeding to S112-2, if this condition is not satisfied, the special game determination process is terminated.

  In step S112-2, the server control CPU 81 determines that the nth special desired number group matches the current ball storage number (specifically, the nth special desired number group includes the current ball storage number. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S112-3. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S112-4.

  In step S112-3, the server control CPU 81 generates determination information indicating that the nth special desired number group matches the current ball storage number. Further, the value of k is increased by 1.

  In step S112-4, the server control CPU 81 generates determination information indicating that the nth special desired number group does not match the current ball storage number.

  In step S112-5, the server control CPU 81 increments the value of n by one.

  In step S112-6, the server control CPU 81 determines a condition that the value of n is 3, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S112-7. If this condition is not satisfied, The special game determination process ends.

  In step S112-7, the server control CPU 81 determines a condition that the value of k is 3, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S112-8. If this condition is not satisfied, It progresses to step S112-9.

  In step S112-8, the server control CPU 81 determines that the first to third special desired number groups all match the ball storage numbers compared with the first to third special desired number groups. The number of medals to be paid out in the special game is determined based on the breakdown of operations, the correspondence table shown in FIG. 14, and the number of special desired medals. Specifically, the server control CPU 81 determines the breakdown of the bet operation based on the bet information, and determines the special payout rate based on the determined breakdown of the bet operation and the correspondence table. The server control CPU 81 determines the number of medals to be paid out in the special game by multiplying the determined special payout rate by the number of special desired medals. The server control CPU 81 returns the values of k and n to the initial values. Thereafter, the server control CPU 81 ends the special game determination process.

  In step S112-9, the server control CPU 81 does not match one of the first to third special desired number groups with the ball storage number to be compared with the number group (that is, the number group). Therefore, the number of medals to be paid out in the special game is determined to be “0”. The server control CPU 81 returns the values of k and n to the initial values. Thereafter, the server control CPU 81 ends the special game determination process.

  As described above, the game apparatus 1 provides a special game different from the normal game, and thus has new entertainment properties.

  In other words, the game apparatus 1 determines whether each of the input game results matches or does not match the actual game result for each of the plurality of roulette games, and a medal is paid out based on the result. Has a very entertaining nature. In particular, in the special game, if at least one of the first to third special desired number groups does not match the actual ball storage number, the medal is not paid out, so that the player enjoys a more thrilling game than the normal game. I can do it.

  Furthermore, since the game apparatus 1 determines the number of medals to be paid out in the special game based on the correspondence table, the number of medals can be quickly determined.

[Modification 1]
In the first modification, the first to second special desired number groups are input to the player, and medals are paid out when they all match the actual ball storage numbers. Also in this modification 1, the effect mentioned above is acquired.

[Modification 2]
In the second modification, medals are paid out when two or more of the first to third special desired number groups match the actual ball storage number. In the second modification, there is an effect that the chances of paying out medals to the player are further increased. Further, the second modification has a new entertainment property that medals are paid out when two or more of the first to third special desired number groups match the actual ball storage number.

[Modification 3]
In the third modification, when the first to third special desired number groups all match the actual ball storage numbers, the number of medals to be paid out in the special game is arbitrarily determined. For example, the game apparatus 1 determines the special payout rate based on a random value, and determines the number of medals to be paid out in the special game based on the special payout rate.

  In the third modification, the player can be expected and anxious about how much medals will be received this time, and as a result, interest in the roulette game can be maintained. Furthermore, the modified example 3 has a new entertainment property that the number of medals to be paid out in the special game is arbitrarily determined when the first to third special desired number groups all match the actual ball storage number. Have.

[Modification 4]
In the fourth modification, the number of medals paid out in the special game varies. In the fourth modification, medals are paid out when one or more of the first to third special desired number groups match the actual ball storage number. For example, the game apparatus 1 sets the number of medals “MINI”, “MAJOR”, and “MEGA”, and one of the first to third special desired number groups matches the actual ball storage number. Pays out medals for the number of medals of “MINI” and pays out medals for the number of medals of “MAJOR” when the two groups match the actual ball storage number. If it matches the storage number, medals corresponding to the number of medals of “MEGA” are paid out. Here, the size relationship between the numbers of medals is “MINI” medal number <“MAJOR” medal number <“MEGA” medal number. The number of medals to be paid out in a special game is a certain rule (this rule is, for example, a predetermined percentage of the number of credits for JP in addition to the example described above (for example, this value matches the actual ball storage number) According to this rule, special payments are made according to fluctuations in the number of credits for JP and fluctuations in the number of groups that match the actual ball storage number. The number of medals to be paid out in the game may also vary), or may vary arbitrarily.

  In the fourth modification, the player can be expected and anxious about how much medals will be received this time, and as a result, the interest in the roulette game can be maintained. Furthermore, in the fourth modification, an effect of increasing the chances of paying out medals to the player can be obtained. Further, in the fourth modification, medals are paid out when there is at least one group that matches the actual ball storage number among the first to third special desired number groups, and the number of medals varies. It has a new entertainment property.

  As described above, the game apparatus 1 and the control method of the game apparatus 1 according to the present invention have been described based on the illustrated embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each unit is an arbitrary function having the same function. It can be replaced with that of the configuration. For example, the number of special desired number groups may be any number instead of three or two.

  The present invention is used in the field of gaming machines.

It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the process which the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a top view of the roulette device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an external perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the storage area of ROM of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the corresponding | compatible table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the memory area of RAM of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the roulette apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the storage area of ROM of the roulette apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the station which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the game processing of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the game processing of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the game processing of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game device 2 ... Housing 3 ... Roulette device 4 ... Station 5 ... Lightning display part 6 ... Medal insertion slot 7 ... Control part 8 ... Image display device 9 ... Medal payout port 10 ... Speaker 11 ... WIN lamp 12 ... Corner part DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 ... Server 14 ... Corner door 15 ... JP amount display part 109 ... Controller

Claims (8)

A game execution device for repeatedly executing a unit game for obtaining a predetermined game result;
An input device for inputting a game result obtained from the unit game before the start of the unit game;
(A) a process for controlling the game execution device to repeatedly execute the unit game;
(B) For each of the plurality of unit games, a process of performing control to store game results input using the input device in association with the plurality of unit games;
(C) a process of performing control to store an actual game result obtained from each of the plurality of unit games in association with the plurality of unit games;
(D) For each of the plurality of unit games, a process of performing control to determine whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result;
(E) A game device comprising: a controller that performs control for paying out credits based on a result of the determination. A roulette wheel in which a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. A roulette device that repeatedly executes;
An input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game;
(A) a process for controlling the roulette device to repeatedly execute the roulette game;
(B) For each of the plurality of roulette games, a process of performing control to store game results input using the input device in association with the plurality of roulette games;
(C) a process of performing control to store actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games;
(D) For each of the plurality of roulette games, a process of performing control to determine whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result;
(E) A game device comprising: a controller that performs control for paying out credits based on a result of the determination. A roulette wheel in which a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. A roulette device that repeatedly executes;
An input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game;
A correspondence table indicating a correspondence relationship between the game result input using the input device and the payout amount data relating to the credit payout amount;
(A) a process for controlling the roulette device to repeatedly execute the roulette game;
(B) For each of the plurality of roulette games, a process of performing control to store game results input using the input device in association with the plurality of roulette games;
(C) a process of performing control to store actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games;
(D) For each of the plurality of roulette games, a process of performing control to determine whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result;
(E) a process of performing control to determine a credit payout amount based on the determination result and the correspondence table;
(F) A game device comprising: a controller that performs a process of paying out a determined amount of credits. A roulette wheel in which a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. A roulette device that repeatedly executes;
An input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game;
(A) a process for controlling the roulette device to repeatedly execute the roulette game;
(B) For each of the plurality of roulette games, a process of performing control to store game results input using the input device in association with the plurality of roulette games;
(C) a process of performing control to store actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games;
(D) For each of the plurality of roulette games, a process of performing control to determine whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result;
(E) a process of performing control to arbitrarily determine a credit payout amount based on the result of the determination;
(F) A game device comprising: a controller that performs a process of paying out a determined amount of credits. Performing control to repeatedly execute a unit game for obtaining a predetermined game result;
Performing a control to enable an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the unit game before the start of the unit game;
For each of the plurality of unit games, performing a control of storing game results input using the input device in association with the plurality of unit games;
Performing control to store actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of unit games in association with the plurality of unit games;
For each of the plurality of unit games, performing a control to determine whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result;
And a control method for paying out credits based on the result of the determination. A roulette wheel in which a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. A step of performing repetitive control;
Performing a control to enable an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game;
For each of the plurality of roulette games, performing a control of storing game results input using the input device in association with the plurality of roulette games;
Performing control to store actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games;
For each of the plurality of roulette games, performing a control for determining whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result;
And a control method for paying out credits based on the result of the determination. A roulette wheel in which a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. A step of performing repetitive control;
Performing a control to enable an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the roulette game before the start of the roulette game;
For each of the plurality of roulette games, performing a control of storing game results input using the input device in association with the plurality of roulette games;
Performing control to store actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games;
For each of the plurality of roulette games, performing a control for determining whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result;
Control for determining a credit payout amount based on a correspondence table showing a correspondence relationship between a game result input using the input device and payout amount data relating to a credit payout amount, and the determination result. The stage of doing,
And a control method for paying out a determined amount of credits. A roulette wheel in which a roulette wheel having a plurality of pockets, each of which is associated with a number in advance, rotates while a ball is launched toward the roulette wheel, and then the ball is stored in any of the pockets. A step of performing repetitive control;
Performing a control to enable an input device for inputting a game result obtained from the unit game before the start of the unit game;
For each of the plurality of roulette games, performing a control of storing game results input using the input device in association with the plurality of roulette games;
Performing control to store actual game results respectively obtained from the plurality of roulette games in association with the plurality of roulette games;
For each of the plurality of roulette games, performing a control for determining whether the game result input using the input device matches or does not match the actual game result;
Performing control to arbitrarily determine the amount of credits to be paid based on the result of the determination;
And a control method for paying out a determined amount of credits.

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