JP2008259827A - Gaming machine and control method of game - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of surely collecting game media as insurance premiums and appropriately returning them to a player consuming many game media. <P>SOLUTION: This gaming machine determines the amount of BET to each BET object when game media are bet to a plurality of BET objects, determines the game result for every BET object, and determines a dividend amount for every BET object. Then, this gaming machine adds the dividend amounts to the respective BET objects to determine an estimated dividend amount in a unit game, and puts out an amount obtained by subtracting a fraction amount, which is obtained by dividing the estimated dividend amount by the minimum BET unit, from the estimated dividend amount as the dividend. Alternatively, this game machine cumulatively stores game media bet in the unit game and/or game media corresponding to the fraction amount and, when the number of games played reaches a specific number, puts out the cumulatively stored game media. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

Conventionally, for example, as disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 44, in a facility where a gaming machine such as a slot machine is installed, by inserting various gaming media such as coins and cash into the gaming machine, You can play games. Each gaming machine pays out a payout according to a winning state (game result) generated by the progress of the game. Among these conventional gaming machines, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 15, there is a gaming machine in which a return to a player is performed when a loss of the game medium reaches a certain amount.

Also, in recent years, there is a slot machine in which a game machine is insured by collecting game media as an insurance fee, and a predetermined game media is returned when the number of games played in a state where insurance is effective reaches a specific number of times. Exists.

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However, in such a gaming machine, if the amount of loss increases even though the game is not profitable, the profit from the return can be obtained. There was a problem of remembering.

In recent years, there is a slot machine in which a game medium is insured by collecting game media as insurance premiums, and a predetermined game medium is returned when the number of games played with insurance enabled reaches a specific number To do. Such a slot machine eliminates the unfairness of the player who is profiting from the game by collecting an insurance premium for the return, while the player who suffers a certain loss It will be possible to perform relief.

However, in such a slot machine, since the player is insured by inserting game media as an insurance fee by the player, whether or not to insure, that is, whether or not to insert the game media is determined by the player. It was left to the judgment of. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to reliably collect game media as insurance premiums. Also, in such a slot machine, the insurance is not effective unless the player himself inserts the game medium, and even if he plays many games, he cannot receive a return. Therefore, if a player is absorbed in the game and forgets to insert insurance game media, he / she can receive a reward even though he has consumed many game media and played many games. There was a risk of being unable to do so.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to reliably collect game media as insurance premiums and to consume a game medium such as a large number of coins. It is an object to provide a gaming machine and a game control method capable of accurately reducing a player.

The first aspect of the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine includes a controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F). (A) For a plurality of BET objects whose game results are individually determined, a game medium betted when an amount of game medium equivalent to a natural number multiple of a predetermined minimum BET unit is bet The bet amount for each bet object is determined based on the amount of the bet and the number of bet objects, and the game result is determined for each bet object, and each bet object is determined based on the bet amount and the game result. A payout amount for one unit game determined by the above processing (A), and a payout amount for one unit game determined by the above processing (A). , A process for determining the fractional amount obtained by dividing by the minimum BET unit, and (C) determined by the process (B) from the planned payout amount of one unit game determined by the process (A). A process of paying the player the amount of game media obtained by subtracting several amounts as a payout for one unit game, (D) a game medium bet in the unit game, and / or determined in the process (B) A process of cumulatively storing game media corresponding to the fractional amount, (E) a process of counting the number of unit games executed, and (F) a unit game counted by the process (E). A process of paying the game media accumulated by the process (D) when the number of times reaches a specific number.

According to the above gaming machine, when a gaming medium is betted on a plurality of bet objects (for example, paylines), the bet amount for each bet object is determined based on the bet amount and the number of bet objects. The A game result is determined for each BET object, and a payout amount for each BET object is determined based on the bet amount for each BET object and the game result. By adding up the payout amounts for these BET objects, the payout planned amount in the unit game is determined.
The fractional amount (for example, 0.2 credits) obtained by dividing the planned dividend amount (for example, 7.2 credits) determined in this way by the minimum payout unit (for example, 1 credit). The amount obtained by subtracting (for example, 7 credits) is paid to the player as a payout.
Further, the game media betted in the unit game and / or game media corresponding to the fractional amount are accumulated.
Also, the number of unit games executed is counted, and when the counted number of unit games reaches a specific number, the game media stored cumulatively are paid.

Since the amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount from the planned dividend amount in the unit game is paid out, the fractional amount becomes a profit for the operator of the gaming facility. Therefore, whenever the conditions for payout are satisfied, the operator of the gaming facility can obtain a fractional amount as a profit. Further, the player can receive a reward when the number of unit games reaches a specific number without determining whether to insure. Therefore, even when the player is crazy about the game and cannot afford insurance, he / she can receive a reward by executing a specific number of unit games. As a result, it is possible to accurately return a player who has played many games.
In addition, since the game media betted in the unit game and / or the game media equivalent to the fractional amount are accumulated, the insurance premium is surely irrespective of the player's judgment whether to insure or not. Can be obtained.
Further, when the number of unit games reaches a specific number, the return is performed from the accumulated game media, so that the loss of the game facility operator due to the return can be reduced.
Further, a plurality of gaming machines are connected to an external management device (for example, a management server) via a communication line, and the gaming media betted in each gaming machine and / or fractions are collectively processed in the management device. The game media corresponding to the forehead is accumulated, and more game media than the game media accumulated in one gaming machine can be paid out from the one gaming machine.

It is desirable that the gaming machine further has the following configuration.
That is, the process (D) is a process for accumulating the game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined by (D ′) the process (B). The controller further executes a process of shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insured mode on condition that the number of game media accumulated by the process (D ′) has reached a predetermined number. Is programmed to do so. In the process (F), when the number of unit games counted in the process (E) reaches a specific number and the insurance mode is set, the process (D ′) is accumulated. It is a process of paying the played game media.

According to the gaming machine, the game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined based on the planned payout amount is accumulated, and when the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the insurance (insurance) non-mode is set. Shift to insurance mode from. When the number of unit games reaches the specific number, the game medium stored cumulatively is paid in the insurance mode.

Accordingly, the insurance is effective only when the cumulatively stored number of game media has reached a predetermined number. As a result, when a return is made from the accumulated game media, the system shifts to the insurance mode in which the return can be made only when the required number of game media can be secured for payout as a return. It can be.

It is desirable that the gaming machine further has the following configuration.
That is, the process (E) is a process of counting the number of unit games performed by betting on the maximum BET number of game media.

According to the gaming machine, it is possible to count only games played by BET of gaming media having the maximum BET number.

Therefore, it is possible to perform a return for a player with a large investment amount of game media, and it is possible to prevent an unfair feeling or unpleasantness or distrust.

It is desirable that the gaming machine further has the following configuration.
That is, the process (E) is a process for counting the number of unit games in which the fractional amount determined in the process (B) is greater than 0.

According to the above gaming machine, the number of unit games is counted only when a fractional amount is generated from the planned payout amount in the unit game (the fractional amount is not 0).

Therefore, only the unit game when insurance premiums can be collected can be counted.

It is desirable that the gaming machine further has the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine includes a payout device capable of physically paying out game media. The process (F) pays out the game media accumulated by the process (D) from the payout device when the number of unit games counted by the process (E) reaches a specific number. It is processing.

According to the above gaming machine, when the counted number of unit games reaches a specific number, the accumulated game media are paid out physically (for example, as coins or medals) from the payout device.

Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress the player that the return by insurance is being performed.

The second aspect of the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine includes a controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F). (A) For a plurality of BET objects whose game results are individually determined, a game medium betted when an amount of game medium equivalent to a natural number multiple of a predetermined minimum BET unit is bet The bet amount for each bet object is determined based on the amount of the bet and the number of bet objects, and the game result is determined for each bet object, and each bet object is determined based on the bet amount and the game result. A payout amount for one unit game determined by the above processing (A), and a payout amount for one unit game determined by the above processing (A). , A process for determining the fractional amount obtained by dividing by the minimum BET unit, and (C) determined by the process (B) from the planned payout amount of one unit game determined by the process (A). A process of paying the player the amount of game media obtained by subtracting several amounts as a payout for one unit game, (D) a game medium bet in the unit game, and / or determined in the process (B) A process of cumulatively storing game media corresponding to the fractional amount, (E) a process of counting the number of game media bet in the unit game, and (F) counted by the process (E). A process of paying the game medium accumulated by the process (D) when the number of game media reaches a specific number.

According to the above gaming machine, when a gaming medium is betted on a plurality of bet objects (for example, paylines), the bet amount for each bet object is determined based on the bet amount and the number of bet objects. The A game result is determined for each BET object, and a payout amount for each BET object is determined based on the bet amount for each BET object and the game result. By adding up the payout amounts for these BET objects, the payout planned amount in the unit game is determined.
The fractional amount (for example, 0.2 credits) obtained by dividing the planned dividend amount (for example, 7.2 credits) determined in this way by the minimum payout unit (for example, 1 credit). The amount obtained by subtracting (for example, 7 credits) is paid to the player as a payout.
Further, the game media betted in the unit game and / or game media corresponding to the fractional amount are accumulated.
In addition, the number of game media bet in the unit game is counted, and when the counted number of game media reaches a specific number, the game media accumulated is paid.

Since the amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount from the planned dividend amount in the unit game is paid out, the fractional amount becomes a profit for the operator of the gaming facility. Therefore, whenever the conditions for payout are satisfied, the operator of the gaming facility can obtain a fractional amount as a profit. Further, the player can receive a return when the number of betted game media reaches a specific number without determining whether to insure. Therefore, even when the player is crazy about the game and cannot afford insurance, he / she can receive a return by consuming a specific number of game media. As a result, it is possible to accurately return a player who has consumed a large number of game media.
In addition, since the game media betted in the unit game and / or the game media equivalent to the fractional amount are accumulated, the insurance premium is surely irrespective of the player's judgment whether to insure or not. Can be obtained.
Further, when the number of unit games reaches a specific number, the return is performed from the accumulated game media, so that the loss of the game facility operator due to the return can be reduced.
Further, a plurality of gaming machines are connected to an external management device (for example, a management server) via a communication line, and the gaming media betted in each gaming machine and / or fractions are collectively processed in the management device. The game media corresponding to the forehead is accumulated, and more game media than the game media accumulated in one gaming machine can be paid out from the one gaming machine.

It is desirable that the gaming machine further has the following configuration.
That is, the process (D) is a process for accumulating the game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined by (D ′) the process (B). The controller further executes a process of shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insured mode on condition that the number of game media accumulated by the process (D ′) has reached a predetermined number. Is programmed to do so. Further, the processing (F) is cumulatively stored by the processing (D ′) when the number of game media counted by the processing (E) reaches a specific number and the insurance mode is set. It is a process of paying the played game media.

According to the gaming machine, the game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined based on the planned payout amount is accumulated, and when the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the insurance (insurance) non-mode is set. Shift to insurance mode from. Then, when the number of betted game media reaches a specific number, the game media stored cumulatively is paid in the insurance mode.

Accordingly, the insurance is effective only when the cumulatively stored number of game media has reached a predetermined number. As a result, when a return is made from the accumulated game media, the system shifts to the insurance mode in which the return can be made only when the required number of game media can be secured for payout as a return. It can be.

It is desirable that the gaming machine further has the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine includes a payout device capable of physically paying out game media. In addition, when the number of game media counted in the process (E) reaches a specific number, the process (F) is configured to remove the game media accumulated by the process (D) from the payout device. This is a payout process.

According to the gaming machine, when the number of counted game media reaches a specific number, the game media stored cumulatively is paid out physically (for example, as coins or medals) from the payout device.

Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress the player that the return by insurance is being performed.

It is desirable that the gaming machine further has the following configuration.
That is, the controller is further programmed to execute a process of shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode on condition that a game medium is inserted.

According to the gaming machine, the non-insurance mode is shifted to the insured mode on condition that a game medium is inserted.

Therefore, when the player feels that he / she wants to insure, the player can insure by inserting the game medium.

It is desirable that the gaming machine further has the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine includes a symbol display device that can rearrange a plurality of symbols. The controller further rearranges the plurality of symbols by the symbol display device after a gaming medium having a predetermined maximum BET number or less is betted, and rearranges the symbols or a combination thereof. The unit game is programmed to execute the unit game for paying the number of game media corresponding to the game media.

According to the above gaming machine, after a gaming medium having a predetermined maximum BET number or less is betted, a plurality of symbols are rearranged by the symbol display device, and the number according to the rearranged symbols or a combination thereof. A unit game for paying the game media is executed.

Therefore, it is possible to play a game using a slot machine that rearranges a plurality of symbols on the symbol display device, and it is possible to give back to a player who has played many games for a long time in the slot machine game Become.

The first aspect of the present invention further provides a game control method including the following steps.
In other words, in the above game control method, (A) a plurality of BET objects whose game results are individually determined are betted on an amount of game media equivalent to a natural number times the predetermined minimum BET unit. In this case, the bet amount for each BET object is determined based on the amount of game media betted and the number of BET objects, and the result of the game is determined for each BET object. A step of determining a payout amount for each BET object based on the result and adding them together to determine a payout amount for one unit game is included. In addition, the game control method includes a step (B) of determining a fractional amount obtained by dividing the planned payout amount of one unit game determined in the step (A) by the minimum BET unit. In addition, the game control method includes (C) a game of an amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount determined in the step (B) from the planned payout amount of one unit game determined in the step (A). And paying the medium to the player as a unit game payout. The game control method includes a step (D) of accumulating game media betted in the unit game and / or game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined in the step (B). . The game control method includes a step (E) of counting the number of executed unit games. In the game control method, the step (F) pays the game medium accumulated in the step (D) when the number of unit games counted in the step (E) reaches a specific number. including.

According to the above game control method, when a game medium is betted on a plurality of bet objects (for example, paylines), the bet amount for each bet object is determined based on the bet amount and the number of bet objects. Is done. A game result is determined for each BET object, and a payout amount for each BET object is determined based on the bet amount for each BET object and the game result. By adding up the payout amounts for these BET objects, the payout planned amount in the unit game is determined.
The fractional amount (for example, 0.2 credits) obtained by dividing the planned dividend amount (for example, 7.2 credits) determined in this way by the minimum payout unit (for example, 1 credit). The amount obtained by subtracting (for example, 7 credits) is paid to the player as a payout.
Further, the game media betted in the unit game and / or game media corresponding to the fractional amount are accumulated.
Also, the number of unit games executed is counted, and when the counted number of unit games reaches a specific number, the game media stored cumulatively are paid.

Since the amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount from the planned dividend amount in the unit game is paid out, the fractional amount becomes a profit for the operator of the gaming facility. Therefore, whenever the conditions for payout are satisfied, the operator of the gaming facility can obtain a fractional amount as a profit. Therefore, it can be considered that the fractional amount has been collected as an insurance premium, and it is possible to reliably obtain the insurance premium irrespective of the player's judgment as to whether or not to insure. Further, the player can receive a reward when the number of unit games reaches a specific number without determining whether to insure. Therefore, even when the player is crazy about the game and cannot afford insurance, he / she can receive a reward by executing a specific number of unit games. As a result, it is possible to accurately return a player who has played many games.
In addition, when the number of unit games reaches a specific number, in order to return the game media betted in the unit game and / or the game media that cumulatively stores the game media corresponding to the fractional amount, Loss of the game facility operator due to the return can be reduced.

The third aspect of the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine includes a controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F). (A) A process of determining a BET amount for each BET object when a game medium is betted on a plurality of BET objects whose game results are individually determined; (B) the BET for each BET object A process of determining the BET total amount in one unit game by adding the amount, (C) A part of the BET total amount determined in the above process (B) that is less than a predetermined number of digits is a BET fractional amount (D) a process of cumulatively adding the BET fractions determined in the process (C), (E) a process of counting the number of unit games executed, and (F) When the number of unit games counted in the process (E) reaches a specific number, a game corresponding to the total or part of the BET fractional value cumulatively added in the process (D) Processing to pay the body.

According to the above gaming machine, when a game medium is betted on a plurality of BET objects (for example, paylines), a BET amount for each BET object is determined. Then, the BET total amount in one unit game is determined by adding the BET amounts for the respective BET objects, and a portion of the BET total amount equal to or less than a predetermined number of digits is determined as the BET fractional amount. Further, the determined BET fractional value is cumulatively added.
Further, the number of executed unit games is counted, and when the counted number of unit games reaches a specific number, a game medium corresponding to the total amount or a part of the cumulatively added BET fractional amount is paid.

Since the BET fraction is profitable for the gaming facility operator, the gaming facility operator can obtain the BET fraction as a profit each time a gaming medium is betted. Further, the player can receive a reward when the number of unit games reaches a specific number without determining whether to insure. Therefore, even when the player is crazy about the game and cannot afford insurance, he / she can receive a reward by executing a specific number of unit games. As a result, it is possible to accurately return a player who has played many games.
In addition, since the BET fractional value is cumulatively added, the insurance premium can be reliably obtained regardless of the player's judgment as to whether or not to insure.
Further, when the number of unit games reaches a specific number, the return is performed from the cumulatively added BET fractional amount, so that the loss of the game facility operator due to the return can be reduced.
Further, a plurality of gaming machines are connected to an external management device (for example, a management server) via a communication line, and the BET fraction obtained in each gaming machine is cumulatively added together in this management device. Thus, more game media can be paid out from the one gaming machine than the game media accumulated in one gaming machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably collect game media as insurance, and it is possible to accurately return to a player who has consumed game media such as a large number of coins.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, a slot machine game is played. When a bet is placed on a plurality of paylines, the bet amount for each payline is determined based on the amount of gaming media (credits) betted and the number of paylines on which the bet has been placed. Then, the symbols (hereinafter also referred to as symbols) are rearranged, the result of the game is determined, and each payline is determined based on the payout rate (amount of payout per unit amount of game media) and the BET amount for each payline. The payout amount for the payline is determined, and the payout amount is determined by adding the payout amounts. Further, by dividing the determined planned payout amount by the minimum amount of gaming media that can be bet (1 credit in the present embodiment), a fractional amount (the minimum amount of gaming media that can be bet) is obtained. Determine the amount that does not meet. Then, the game medium having an amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount from the planned payout amount is paid as a payout. Further, the fractional amount is cumulatively added, and when the accumulated amount reaches a predetermined value (360 credits in the present embodiment), the mode shifts from the insurance (insurance) non-insurance mode to the insurance mode. In addition, among the games to be executed, the number of games in which MAXBET is performed and the fractional amount is larger than 0 is counted, and the counted number of games is a specific number in the insurance mode (in this embodiment, , 1000 times), the game medium corresponding to the total amount of the fractionally added amount is paid. Note that the MAXBET is a BET that is performed using the maximum number of game media that can be bet in one game (three coins in the present embodiment). Further, in this embodiment, even when the fractional amount does not reach the predetermined amount, it is possible to shift to the insurance mode by inserting a predetermined amount (in this embodiment, 1 credit) of game media. .

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming system 100 includes a plurality of slot machines 10 and a server 200 connected to these slot machines 10 via a predetermined communication line 101. Such a gaming system 100 may be constructed within one gaming facility capable of performing various games such as bars and casinos, or may be constructed among a plurality of gaming facilities. Further, when the game system 100 is constructed within one game facility, the game system 100 may be constructed for each floor or section of the game facility. The communication line 101 is not particularly limited, and may be wired or wireless, and a dedicated line, an exchange line, or the like can be employed.

The server 200 controls a plurality of slot machines 10. In the present embodiment, each slot machine 10 connected to the server 200 transmits data indicating the fractional amount calculated in the slot machine 10 to the server 200. The server 200 stores fractional amounts cumulatively based on the data received from each slot machine 10. The server 200 may have a function as a so-called hall server installed in a gaming facility having a plurality of slot machines 10 or a server that collectively manages a plurality of gaming facilities. Each slot machine 10 is assigned a unique identification number, and the server 200 determines the origin of data sent from each slot machine 10 based on the identification number. Also, when transmitting data from the server 200 to the slot machine 10, the transmission destination is specified using the identification number.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In the slot machine 10, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media. However, in the present invention, the game medium is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include medals, tokens, electronic money, and tickets. The ticket is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a ticket with a barcode as described later.

The slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11. Inside the cabinet 11, three reels 14 (14L, 14C, 14R) as symbol display devices are rotatably provided. On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14, a symbol row composed of 22 symbols (hereinafter also referred to as symbols) is drawn.

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

The lower image display panel 16 is formed with three display windows 15 (15L, 15C, 15R) whose rear surface can be visually recognized, and is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14 through each display window 15. Three symbols are displayed each. The lower image display panel 16 is formed with a total of five paylines L composed of three paylines L that horizontally traverse the three display windows 15 and two paylines L that obliquely traverse the display windows 15. ing. The payline L defines a combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols rearranged on the payline L is a predetermined combination, the payout amount for each payline L is determined based on the combination and the BET amount for each payline L. Then, based on the bet amount for each payline L, the planned payout amount and the fractional amount are determined. These determination methods will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

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

The control panel 20 is provided with a spin button 23, a change button 24, a cashout button 25, a 1-BET button 26, and a maximum BET button 27. The spin button 23 is for inputting an instruction to start the rotation of the reel 14. The change button 24 is used when requesting a change of money from an attendant of the game facility. The cashout button 25 is used to input an instruction to pay out the credited coins to the coin tray 18.

The 1-BET button 26 is used to input an instruction to bet one coin among the credited coins on the game. The maximum BET button 27 is used to input an instruction to bet a coin on a maximum number of BETs (three in this embodiment) that can be bet on one game among credited coins. . The maximum number of BETs may be configured so that a casino operator, a store clerk, or the like can set it.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG.
The gaming board 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM 55 and a boot ROM 52, a card slot 53S corresponding to a memory card 53, and an IC socket corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 54 connected to each other via an internal bus. 54S.

The memory card 53 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a compact flash (registered trademark), and stores a game program and a game system program. The game program includes a stop symbol determination program. The stop symbol determination program is a program for determining a symbol (code No. corresponding to a symbol) of each reel 14 to be rearranged on the winning line L. The stop symbol determination program includes symbol weighting data corresponding to each of a plurality of types of payout rates (for example, 80%, 84%, and 88%). The symbol weighting data is the code number of each symbol for each of the three reels 14. (Refer to FIG. 28) and data indicating the correspondence between one or a plurality of random values belonging to a predetermined numerical range (0 to 256). The payout rate is determined based on the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54, and the symbols to be rearranged are determined based on the symbol weighting data corresponding to the payout rate.

The card slot 53S is configured so that the memory card 53 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the mother board 40 by an IDE bus. Therefore, by extracting the memory card 53 from the card slot 53S, writing another game program and game system program in the memory card 53, and inserting the memory card 53 into the card slot 53S, The contents can be changed. Further, by replacing the memory card 53 storing one game program and game system program with a memory card 53 storing another game program and game system program, the types and contents of games played in the slot machine 10 can be changed. It is also possible to change.
The game program includes a program related to game progress. Further, the game program includes image data and sound data output during the game, image data for notifying that the mode is insured, and sound data.

The GAL 54 is a kind of PLD having an OR fixed type array structure. The GAL 54 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When predetermined data is input to the input port, the GAL 54 outputs data corresponding to the data from the output port. The data output from this output port is the aforementioned payout rate setting data.
The IC socket 54S is configured so that the GAL 54 can be attached and detached, and is connected to the mother board 40 by a PCI bus. Therefore, the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54 can be changed by extracting the GAL 54 from the IC socket 54S, rewriting the program stored in the GAL 54, and attaching the GAL 54 to the IC socket 54S. Also, the payout rate setting data can be changed by replacing the GAL 54 with another GAL 54.

The CPU 51, the ROM 55, and the boot ROM 52 connected to each other by an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 40 by a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 40 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 40 to the gaming board 50. The ROM 55 stores country identification information and an authentication program. The boot ROM 52 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program.

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

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

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

The RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 41 operates. Further, the RAM 43 can store an authentication program, a game program, and a game system program that are read out via the gaming board 50.

The RAM 43 is provided with a storage area for insurance mode flags. The insurance mode flag is a flag indicating whether the insurance mode or the non-insurance mode. The storage area for the insurance mode flag is, for example, a storage area having a predetermined number of bits, and the insurance mode flag is “ON” or “OFF” depending on the storage contents in the storage area. The insurance mode flag “ON” indicates the insurance mode, and the insurance mode flag “OFF” indicates the non-insurance mode.
Further, the RAM 43 is provided with a data storage area indicating the number of games C.
Further, the RAM 43 stores data such as the number of credits, the number of insertions and the number of payouts in one game. The communication interface 44 is for communicating with an external device such as a casino server via the communication line 101.

Further, a main body PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 60 and a door PCB 80, which will be described later, are connected to the mother board 40 by USB. Further, a power supply unit 45 is connected to the mother board 40. When power is supplied from the power supply unit 45 to the mother board 40, the main CPU 41 of the mother board 40 is activated, and power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus to activate the CPU 51.

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

The main body PCB 60 includes a lamp 30, a sub CPU 61, a hopper 66, a coin detection unit 67, a graphic board 68, a speaker 29, a touch panel 69, a bill validator 22, a ticket printer 35, a card reader 36, a key switch 38S, and a data display 37. Is connected. The lamp 30 is lit in a predetermined pattern based on a control signal output from the main CPU 41.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a payout table in the present embodiment.
“SMILE”, “HEART”, “SUN”, “BAR”, “MOON”, “STAR”, “CROWN”, “JEWEL”, and “RIBBON” in the payout table are the symbols drawn on each reel 14. Indicates the type. In addition to the above symbols, a bonus trigger that is a symbol corresponding to “GIF BONUS” and other symbols are also drawn on each reel 14. Note that “ANY BAR” in the payout table indicates “3BAR”, “2BAR” or “1BAR”, and “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

The combination of symbols shown in the payout table indicates a combination, and a payout rate is set for each combination. When one winning combination is established on any payline L, an amount obtained by multiplying the BET amount for the payline L by the dividend rate of the winning combination is the payout amount for the payline L.
When the combination of symbols rearranged by each reel 14 is a combination of “GIFT BONUS” bonus triggers, a predetermined number of coins are paid out as a jackpot. A numerical value corresponding to “GIF BONUS” described in the payout table indicates an expected value of the coin payout number, and is constant regardless of the BET number. Accordingly, the probability of being “GIF BONUS” is high when the number is 1 BET and the coin payout number is small, but the probability of becoming “GIF BONUS” is low when the value is MAXBET and the coin payout number is increased. This probability is set by symbol weighting data.

The jackpot is provided with four types “GRAND”, “MAJOR”, “MINOR”, and “MINI” in descending order of the number of coins to be paid out. The occurrence probability of these jackpots is set to be lower as the number of coins to be paid out is larger, and which jackpot is established is randomly determined using a random value. Note that the expected value of the number of coins paid out in each jackpot is constant.

When the 1-BET button 26 or the maximum BET button 27 is pressed and the spin button 23 is pressed to start the game, the symbol row drawn on each reel 14 is displayed along with the rotation of the reel 14. The window 15 is scrolled from the upper side to the lower side, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 14 are rearranged as the rotation of the reel 14 stops. Furthermore, when various combinations are determined in advance based on the combination of symbols, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination stops on the payline L, the payout amount for each payline is determined according to the combination, The total amount of payout for the game is determined by adding the amount of payout to the payline. Then, the payout amount calculated based on the planned payout amount is added to the credits owned by the player. When the combination of “GIFT BONUS” jackpot triggers is established, a predetermined payout amount is added to the credits owned by the player.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of symbols displayed on the display window.
In the present embodiment, a total of nine symbols of 3 rows and 3 columns are displayed in the display window 15 (15L, 15C, 15R). In the display window 15, three paylines L (paylines L17a, 17b, and 17c) are set along each row. In addition, two paylines L (17d and 17e) that cross the display window obliquely are set. That is, in this embodiment, a total of five paylines L are set.
Here, the fractional value in the present invention will be described.
As an example, a case where MAXBET is performed as a BET and the symbols shown in FIG. 5 are rearranged will be described.

First, when a MAXBET is made for five paylines L, that is, when three coins (3 credits) are betted, the BET is equally allocated to each of the five paylines L. In other words, each payline L is assigned a BET of 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6 credits. The payline L corresponds to a BET object in the present invention.

When the BET is performed, the symbol rows are rearranged in the display window 15 as the reel 14 rotates and stops. In the example shown in FIG. 5, “STAR”-“STAR”-“STAR” is established on the payline L17b, and “JEWEL”-“JEWEL”-“JEWEL” is established on the payline L17c. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout rate of “STAR”-“STAR”-“STAR” is 8 times, and the payout rate of “JEWEL”-“JEWEL”-“JEWEL” is 4 times.
At this time, the payout amount for each payline L is an amount obtained by multiplying the bet amount for each payline L by a payout rate determined according to the winning combination established on the payline L.
In the example shown in FIG. 5, the payout amount for the payline L17b is 0.6 × 8 = 4.8 credits. The payout amount for the payline L17c is 0.6 × 4 = 2.4 credits.

When the payout amount for each payline L is determined, the payout amount in the game is determined by adding them. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the planned payout amount is 4.8 + 2.4 = 7.2 credits.

The fractional amount in the present invention is the remainder obtained when the planned payout amount is divided by the minimum BET unit (the minimum amount of gaming media that can be bet). In this embodiment, the minimum BET unit is 1 credit. Therefore, the fractional amount is the fractional part of the planned dividend amount. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the fractional amount is 0.2 credits. The fractional amount determined in this way is cumulatively added as the game progresses and is stored in the RAM 43 as the cumulative fractional amount.

In this embodiment, the BET amount for each payline L is an amount obtained by dividing the total BET amount performed in one game by the number of paylines L, and is the same amount for all paylines L. However, in the present invention, the method for determining the BET amount for each payline L is not limited to this example. For example, the player may be configured so that the player can arbitrarily distribute the total bet amount made in one game to each payline.

Here, insurance (insurance) in the slot machine 10 will be described.
The slot machine 10 has two modes for insurance, an insurance mode “RESCUE PAY ON” and a non-insurance mode “RESCUE PAY OFF”.
Immediately after the slot machine 10 is powered on, the non-insurance mode is set, and when the above-mentioned cumulative fraction reaches 360 credits, the mode is shifted to the insurance mode.
In the present embodiment, insurance can also be provided by inserting game media. That is, when 1 credit of game medium is inserted, the mode is shifted from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode.
In the present embodiment, the number of games is counted. The target of counting is a game in which a MAXBET is performed and the fractional value is larger than zero.
When the counted number of games reaches 1000 in the insurance mode, coins corresponding to the total of the accumulated fraction are paid out (RESCUE PAY).
When insurance is provided by inserting game media, it may be paid out from other than the cumulative fraction.

Next, game flows [P01] to [P20] performed in the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
6 to 16 are views showing images displayed on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 included in the slot machine 10.
In the figure, reference numeral 15 (15L, 15C, 15R) denotes a display window. Reference numeral 31 denotes a credit number display section. Reference numeral 32 denotes a payout number display section. L indicates a payline.

[P01]
In the non-insurance mode, as shown in FIG. 6, an image 92 a indicating “RESCUE OFF” is displayed on the upper image display panel 33. The image 92a is an image indicating that the current gaming state is the non-insurance mode.
In addition, a normal effect image 94 a is displayed on the lower image display panel 16.
Further, a button-type image 90 a indicating “BET FOR RESCUE PAY MORE INFO” is displayed in the lower right portion of the lower image display panel 16. The button-type image 90a is an image for requesting input of a command for outputting information on the insurance mode.
The player can input a command to output information related to the insurance mode by touching a predetermined portion of the touch panel 69 (not shown) corresponding to the display area of the button-type image 90a.
In addition, a cumulative fraction amount display unit 80 is provided at the lower left portion of the lower image display panel 16, and the current cumulative fraction amount (insurance value) is shown. In addition, a button type image 81 indicating “MORE INFO” is displayed on the cumulative fraction display unit 80. The button-type image 81 is an image for requesting input of a command for outputting information on the accumulated fractional amount. When the player touches a predetermined part of the touch panel 69 corresponding to the display area of the button-type image 81, an accumulated fraction information image 82 as shown in [P01 ′] is displayed. The cumulative fractional amount information image 82 includes information indicating that when the cumulative fractional amount reaches 360 credits, the mode is shifted to the insurance mode.

[P02]
When the above command is input, the lower image display panel 16 displays an image 91 indicating information on the insurance mode.
The image 91 includes information related to the insurance mode as follows.
(I) The number of times a predetermined number of coins are paid when the number of games reaches, that is, a specific number (1000),
(II) the number of coins to be paid when the number of games reaches a specific number (at least 360 in FIG. 7), and
(III) The minimum number of credits (1) required when the player shifts from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode by inserting game media as insurance premiums.

In addition, the image 91 includes information requesting selection of whether or not to shift from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode, and a button type image “YES” 91a and a button type image “NO” 91b.
When a predetermined area of the touch panel 69 corresponding to the display area of the button type image “NO” 91a is touched by the player, the image shown in [P1] is displayed on the lower image display panel 16.
On the other hand, when a predetermined area of the touch panel 69 corresponding to the display area of the button type image “YES” 91b is touched by the player, the mode shifts from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode.

[P03]
When the mode is shifted to the insurance mode, the upper image display panel 33 displays an image 92b indicating “RESCUE ON” as shown in FIG. The image 92b is an image indicating that the current gaming state is the insurance mode.
Further, a normal effect image 94b is displayed on the lower image display panel 16. The normal effect image 94b in the insurance mode is different from the normal effect image 94a in the non-insurance mode. However, these images are randomly selected and displayed using random numbers, and is the insurance mode? It is not selected depending on whether or not there is a non-insurance mode.
Further, a button-type image 90 b indicating “RESCUE ON MORE INFO” is displayed in the lower right portion of the lower image display panel 16. The button-type image 90b is an image for indicating that the current gaming state is the insurance mode and inputting a command to output information on the insurance mode.
When a predetermined portion of the touch panel 69 corresponding to the display area of the button-type image 90b is touched by the player, the image shown in [P02] is displayed on the lower image display panel 16.

Further, on the lower side of the button-type image 90b, an amount of credits to be paid when “RESCUE PAY” is performed (here, 1210.15), that is, a fractional amount cumulatively added to the server 200 is displayed. An image 85 is displayed. The amount of credit indicated by the image 85 changes according to the fractional amount stored in the server 200.

In the lower left portion of the lower image display panel 16, an accumulated fraction display unit 80 and a button-type image 81 indicating “MORE INFO” are displayed.

[P04]
When the game is started in the insurance mode, in the first game in the insurance mode, the normal effect image 94c is displayed on the lower image display panel 16, and the button type image 90b and the button type image 81 are displayed. The cumulative fraction display unit 80 and the image 85 are continuously displayed. The cumulative fraction display section 80 indicates that the current cumulative fraction is 1215.20 credits, and the image 85 indicates that 1215.20 credits are paid when “RESCUE PAY” is performed. ing.

[P05]
In the second game in the insurance mode, the normal effect image 94d is displayed, and the button-type image 81, the accumulated fraction display unit 80, and the image 85 are continuously displayed. The accumulated fraction display unit 80 indicates that the current accumulated fraction is 1222.55 credits, and the image 85 indicates that 1222.55 credits are paid when “RESCUE PAY” is performed. ing.
Here, between the end of the first game and the end of the second game, the cumulative fraction has increased by 10.35 credits. This is because during this period, since a fractional amount of 10.35 credits was generated in the slot machine 10 and other slot machines 10 connected via the communication line 101, the accumulated fractional amount was stored.
In the insurance mode, the normal effect image 94 is displayed until the MAXBET is performed and the number of games whose fractional amount is larger than 0 reaches 990 times (notice setting value).

[P06]
When the number of games in the insurance mode reaches 990 (notice setting value), as shown in FIG. 10, the upper image display panel 33 has an image 92b indicating that the current gaming state is the insurance mode. In addition to the display, an image 96 indicating that the number of remaining games until the number of games to be counted reaches a specific number is 10 games is displayed.
The lower image display panel 16 also displays an image 97 indicating that the remaining number of games until the number of games to be counted reaches a specific number is 10 games.
Further, a specific effect image 95a is displayed on the lower image display panel 16. The specific effect image 95 is displayed after the number of games to be counted reaches the notice setting value in the insurance mode.

[P07]
When the number of games in the insurance mode becomes 991, the remaining number of games indicated by the image 96 displayed on the upper image display panel 33 changes from 10 games to 9 games.
Further, the lower image display panel 16 displays an image 93 indicating that the remaining number of games is nine until the number of games to be counted reaches a specific number. The image 93 includes information indicating a credit amount (here, 1620.81) to be paid when the number of games to be counted reaches a specific number. Thereafter, in the image 93, the remaining number of games is counted down.
Further, a specific effect image 95b is displayed on the lower image display panel 16.
The specific effect image 95b is a video having contents continued from the specific effect image 95a in [P06].

[P08] to [P15]
Thereafter, as the number of games in the insurance mode increases, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the remaining number of games indicated by the image 96 displayed on the upper image display panel 33 gradually decreases. In the lower image display panel 16, the remaining number of games indicated by the image 93 is gradually reduced. Furthermore, specific effect images 95c to 95j are sequentially displayed on the lower image display panel 16 according to the number of remaining games.
The specific effect image 95 is a video in which a character (angel) performs a series of actions (appearing and spreading wings), and each of the specific effect images 95a to 95j includes a plurality of specific effect images 95 along the time axis. Divided into two.

[P16]
When the number of games in the insurance mode reaches a specific number, coins corresponding to the fractional amount (1810.50 in [P16]) stored in the server 200 at that time are paid out. When the number of games reaches a specific number, coins are physically paid out from the hopper 66.
At this time, on the upper image display panel 33, as shown in FIG. 15, an image 97a indicating that coins have been paid out based on the number of games in the insurance mode reaching a specific number is displayed. ing. A similar image 97 b is also displayed on the lower left side of the lower image display panel 16.
Further, the lower image display panel 16 displays a specific effect image 95h having contents continued from the specific effect images 95a to 95j. Further, a specific effect image 95h ′ is displayed on the display window 15 (15L, 15C, 15R).

[P17]
In a game in which the number of games has reached a specific number, when a predetermined combination is established, coins are paid out based on the fact that the number of games has reached the specific number, and then coins are paid out based on the combination. Is done.
At this time, the specific effect image 95h is continuously displayed on the lower image display panel 16, but the specific effect image 95h ′ on the display window 15 disappears and the reel 14 can be visually recognized.
Also, an image 97c indicating that coins are paid out according to the combination is displayed on the lower left side of the lower image display panel 16.

[P18]
When the game that has reached the specific number of times is over, the number of games is cleared and the mode is shifted from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode.
At this time, an image 98 indicating “RESCUE OFF” is displayed on the lower image display panel 16. The image 98 is an image showing that the mode has been shifted from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode.

[P19]
When the combination of symbols “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” with coin payout is established when the number of games has not reached 990 (notice setting value), as shown in FIG. On the display panel 33, an image 97d indicating “45CREDITS” is displayed.
The image 97d is an image showing the number of coins paid out by the symbol combination "BAR"-"BAR"-"BAR".
The upper image display panel 33 displays an image 92b indicating “RESCUE ON”. The image 92b is an image indicating that the current gaming state is the insurance mode.
On the lower image display panel 16, an effect image 94e corresponding to the symbol combination "BAR"-"BAR"-"BAR" is displayed.
In addition, the lower image display panel 16 displays an image 85 indicating the amount of credits to be paid when the number of games to be counted reaches a specific number, and the symbol combination “BAR”-“ An image 97c indicating the number of coins paid out by “BAR”-“BAR” is displayed.

[P20]
After the number of games reaches 990 (preliminary setting value), as in [P19], if the symbol combination “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” with coin payout is established, An image 97c indicating the number of coins paid out by the symbol combination “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” is displayed on the image display panel 16.
However, the effect image 94e corresponding to the symbol combination “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” is not displayed, and the specific effect image 95c is displayed as in [P08] (see FIG. 11). Other images are displayed in the same manner as [P08].

Next, processing performed in the slot machine 10 will be described.
[Main processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing main processing performed in the slot machine 10.
First, in the slot machine 10, a startup process is performed (step S101). The activation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.
When the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal output from the coin counter 21C when the coin inserted into the coin receiving slot 21 is detected by the coin counter 21C after the activation process, A process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 is performed.

After the process of step S101, the slot machine 10 displays a non-insurance mode image (step S102). In this processing, the main CPU 41 transmits a non-insurance mode image drawing command to the graphic board 68. In the graphic board 68, based on the drawing command, the VDP extracts image data from the RAM 43 and develops it in the video RAM to generate one frame of image data. This image data is used as the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image. The data is output to the display panel 16. As a result, for example, an image as shown in [P01] (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16.

Next, the main CPU 41 sets the number of games C = 0 in the data storage area indicating the number of games C provided in the RAM 43, and starts counting the number of games (step S103).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the insurance mode, that is, whether or not the insurance mode flag stored in the RAM 43 is “ON” (step S104).

If it is determined in step S104 that the current gaming state is not the insurance mode, the game execution process A (non-insurance mode) is executed (step S200), and then the process returns to step S104. The game execution process A will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 19A and 19B.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the current gaming state is the insurance mode, it is determined whether or not the number of games C stored in the RAM 43 is less than the preset notice value (990 in the present embodiment) ( Step S105).

If it is determined in step S105 that the number of games C is less than the preset notice value, a game execution process (insured mode / before reaching the preset notice value) is executed (step S300), and then the process returns to step S104. The game execution process B will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S105 that the number of games C is not less than the preset notice value, that is, greater than or equal to the preset notice value, the number of games C stored in the RAM 43 is less than a value (999) smaller than the specific number. It is determined whether or not (step S106).

If it is determined in step S106 that the number of games C is less than one value less than the specified number, the game number C does not reach the specified number in the next game, so the game execution process C (insured mode / notice setting value) Is executed (step S400), and then the process returns to step S104. The game execution process C will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

If it is determined in step S106 that the game count C is a value smaller than the specific count, the game count C may reach the specific count in the next game, so the game execution process D (insured mode / (When the specific number of times has been reached) is executed (step S500), and then the process returns to step S104. The game execution process D will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 22A and 22B.

The process of executing the game execution process A, the game execution process B, the game execution process C, or the game execution process D corresponds to the process of executing the unit game in the present invention.

[Insurance setting process]
Further, in the slot machine 10, as described above, when the non-insurance mode image is displayed ([P01] see FIG. 6), the insurance setting process is performed at a predetermined cycle. The insurance setting process is a process executed when the player insures the player by inserting a game medium as an insurance premium.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of insurance setting processing.
First, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the button type image “RESCUE PAY” 90a included in the image shown in [P01] displayed on the lower image display panel 16 is touched, that is, in the display area of the button type image 90a. It is determined whether or not a detection signal output from the touch panel 69 when a predetermined portion of the corresponding touch panel 69 is touched (step S110). If it is determined that the button-type image 90a is not touched, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the button-type image 90a has been touched, an insurance information image (including a button-type image “YES” 91a and a button-type image “NO” 91b for “RESCUE ON” on the lower image display panel 16 is displayed. [P02] (see FIG. 7) is displayed (step S111).

Next, it is determined whether or not the button type image “YES” 91a is touched (step S112). If it is determined in step S112 that the button type image “YES” 91a has not been touched, it is determined whether or not the button type image “NO” 91b has been touched (step S113). On the other hand, if it is determined that the touch is not performed, the process returns to step S111.

If it is determined in step S112 that the button-type image “YES” 91a has been touched, the main CPU 41 performs a process of subtracting a predetermined number (1 credit in the present embodiment) of credits from the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. This is performed (step S114). Note that instead of the number of credits, a corresponding bill or coin may be inserted.

Next, the main CPU 41 shifts to the insurance mode by setting the insurance mode flag stored in the RAM 43 to “ON” (step S115).

Next, the main CPU 41 displays the insurance mode image shown in [P03] (see FIG. 8) on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 (step S116). After the process of step S116, this subroutine is terminated.

[Game execution processing A (non-insurance mode)]
19A and 19B are flowcharts showing a subroutine of the game execution process A that is called and executed in step S200 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the main CPU 41 performs a process of displaying a non-insurance mode image ([P01] see FIG. 6) on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 (step S201).
Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a coin has been bet (step S202). In this process, the main CPU 41 outputs an input signal output from the 1-BET switch 26S when the 1-BET button 26 is operated, or is output from the maximum BET switch 27S when the maximum BET button 27 is operated. It is determined whether an input signal is received. If it is determined that no coin is bet, the process returns to step S202.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that a coin has been betted, the main CPU 41 performs a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 in accordance with the number of coins bet (step S203). If the number of coins bet is larger than the number of credits stored in the RAM 43, the process returns to step S202 without performing the process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. When the number of coins bet exceeds the upper limit (three in this embodiment) that can be bet on one game, a process of subtracting the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 is performed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S204.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines a bet amount for each payline L (step S204). Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines an amount obtained by dividing the number of credits betted in step S202 by the number of paylines L (5 in this embodiment) as a bet amount for each payline L.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the spin button 23 is turned on (step S205). In this process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal output from the spin switch 23S when the spin button 23 is pressed is received.
If it is determined that the spin button 23 is not turned on, the process returns to step S202. When the spin button 23 is not turned on (for example, when an instruction to end the game is input without the spin button 23 being turned on), the main CPU 41 cancels the subtraction result in step S203. .

In the present embodiment, after a coin is bet (step S202), before determining whether the spin button 23 is turned on (step S205), a process of subtracting the number of credits (step S203) is performed. explain. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, after a coin is bet (step S202), it is determined whether or not the spin button 23 is turned on (step S205), and if it is determined that the spin button 23 is turned on (step S205: YES), the number of credits It is good also as performing the process (step S203) which subtracts.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S205 in FIG. 19A that the spin button 23 has been turned ON, the main CPU 41 performs processing for displaying a normal effect image (for example, a normal effect image 94a) (step S206). In the present embodiment, the normal effect image 94 is displayed before the spin button 23 is turned on, and a different normal effect image 94 is displayed after the spin button 23 is turned on. In the present invention, the normal effect image 94 may be displayed after the spin button 23 is turned on.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs a stop symbol determination process (step S207). In this stop symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 (arithmetic processing unit) executes the stop symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43 (storage device), thereby the code No. at the stop of each reel 14. To decide. Thereby, a combination of symbols to be rearranged is determined. This processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 25 and 28. In the present embodiment, a case is described in which one combination is determined from a plurality of types by determining a combination of symbols to be rearranged. In the present invention, for example, first, a random value is determined. It is good also as determining one combination chosen from a plurality of kinds of combinations at random, and then determining a combination of symbols to be rearranged based on the combination.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs a reel rotation control process (step S208). This process is a process of stopping the rotation of each reel so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined in step S207 is rearranged on the payline L after the rotation of all the reels 14 is started. This process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. Next, the main CPU 41 displays an effect image corresponding to the rearranged symbols or a combination thereof on the lower image display panel 16 (step S209).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a jackpot trigger has been established (step S220). If it is determined that the jackpot trigger has been established, one of the four jackpots “GRAND”, “MAJOR”, “MINOR”, and “MINI” is used to select one of the jackpots using a random value. The selected coin is paid out in the number determined in the jackpot (step S221). When storing coins, the main CPU 41 performs a process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when paying out coins, the main CPU 41 sends a control signal to the hopper 66 to pay out a predetermined number of coins. At that time, the coin detection unit 67 counts the number of coins paid out from the hopper 66, and transmits a payout completion signal to the main CPU 41 when the counted value reaches a designated number. As a result, the main CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 66 and ends the coin payout process. Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, when determining in step S220 that the jackpot trigger has not been established, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established in any of the paylines L (step S222). If it is determined that no winning combination is established on any payline L, that is, it is lost, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that a winning combination has been established on any of the paylines L, a payout amount for each payline L in which the winning combination has been established is determined (step S223). Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines, as a payout amount for each payline L, an amount obtained by multiplying the bet amount for each payline L determined in step S204 by the payout rate determined for each combination (see FIG. 4). To do.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines the planned payout amount for the game by adding the payout amounts for each payline L determined in step S223 (step S224).
Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines, as a fractional amount, a credit after the decimal point in the scheduled payout amount determined in step S224 (step S225).
Then, the main CPU 41 performs a process of paying out to the player an amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount determined in step S225 from the planned payout amount determined in step S224 (step S226).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the fractional amount determined in step S225 is 0 (step S227). When determining that the fractional amount is 0, the main CPU 41 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the fractional amount is not 0, the main CPU 41 transmits the data indicating the fractional amount determined in step S225 to the server 200, whereby the fractional amount is stored in the server 200. Processing to add to the forehead is performed (step S228).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the sum of the fractional amounts has reached a predetermined value (360 credits in the present embodiment) (step S229). When determining that the sum of the fractional amounts has reached the predetermined value, the main CPU 41 shifts to the insurance mode by setting the insurance mode flag stored in the RAM 43 to “ON” (step S230). ).

Next, the main CPU 41 displays the insurance mode image shown in [P03] (see FIG. 8) on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 (step S231).

When it is determined in step S229 that the total of the fractional amounts has not reached the predetermined value, or when the process of step S231 is executed, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game has been played with MAXBET (step S232). . If it is determined that the game is not played with MAXBET, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, when determining that the game has been played with MAXBET, the main CPU 41 increments the number of games C stored in the RAM 43 (C = C + 1) (step S233). After executing the processing of step S233, this subroutine is terminated.

[Game Execution Process B (Insurance Mode / Before Reaching Setpoint)]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the game execution process B that is called and executed in step S300 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the main CPU 41 performs processing for displaying an insurance mode image ([P03] see FIG. 8) on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 (step S301).
Thereafter, the processes of steps S302 to S308 are performed. These processes are the same as the processes of steps S202 to S208 shown in FIG. 19A.
Next, the main CPU 41 displays an effect image ([P04], [P05] see FIG. 9) corresponding to the rearranged symbols or a combination thereof on the lower image display panel 16 (step S309).

Next, the main CPU 41 performs processing relating to payout and fractional addition (step S320). This process is a process of performing payout according to the jackpot trigger or winning combination, calculation of the fractional amount, cumulative addition of the fractional amount, and the like, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S321, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game is played with MAXBET and the fractional value obtained in the process of step S320 is greater than zero. If it is determined that the game is not played with MAXBET or the fractional amount is 0, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is played with MAXBET and the fractional amount is larger than 0, the main CPU 41 increments the number of games C stored in the RAM 43 (C = C + 1) (step S322). After executing the process of step S322, this subroutine is terminated.

[Game execution process C (Insurance mode / after reaching the preset value)]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the game execution process C that is called and executed in step S400 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the main CPU 41 performs processing for displaying an insurance mode image on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 (step S401).
Thereafter, the processes of steps S402 to S405 are performed. These processes are the same as the processes of steps S202 to S205 shown in FIG. 19A.

Next, the main CPU 41 displays the specific effect images 95a to 95i ([P06] to [S14] see FIGS. 10 to 13) on the lower image display panel 16 (step S406).
As described above, the specific effect image 95 is an image in which an angel as a character appears and performs an action of spreading the wings, and each of the specific effect images 95a to 95j includes the specific effect image 95 along the time axis. It is divided into multiple pieces.
Therefore, as the number of games increases, the specific effect image 95 displays that the angel who is the character appears and gradually spreads the wings.

Subsequently, the processes of steps S407 to S408 are performed. These processes are the same as the processes of steps S207 to S208 shown in FIG. 19A.
After the process of step S408, even after the rotation of the reel 14 is stopped, the main CPU 41 performs a process of continuously displaying the specific effect image 95 (step S409).
In the process shown in FIG. 21, when a symbol with coin payout or a combination thereof is established, the main CPU 41 displays the symbol or the combination thereof as shown in [P19] (see FIG. 16). The effect image 94e to be displayed is not displayed. Instead, as shown in [P20] (see FIG. 16), the main CPU 41 displays an image 97c indicating the number of coins to be paid out by symbols or combinations thereof while displaying the specific effect image 95.

Thereafter, the processes of steps S420 to S422 are performed. These processes are the same as the processes of steps S320 to S322 shown in FIG.

[Game Execution Processing D (Insurance Mode / When Reaching a Specific Number of Times)]
22A and 22B are flowcharts showing a subroutine of the game execution process D that is called and executed in step S500 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, the main CPU 41 performs processing for displaying an insurance mode image on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 (step S501).
Thereafter, the processes of steps S502 to S505 are performed. These processes are the same as the processes of steps S202 to S205 shown in FIG. 19A.

Next, the main CPU 41 displays the specific effect image 95j ([P15] see FIG. 14) on the lower image display panel 16 (step S506).
The specific effect image 95j has contents continued from the specific effect images 95a to 95i, and the specific effect image 95j displays a state in which an angel as a character spreads its wings.

Subsequently, the processes of steps S507 to S508 are performed, and these processes are the same as the processes of steps S207 to S208 shown in FIG. 18A.
After the process of step S508, even after the rotation of the reel 14 is stopped, the main CPU 41 performs a process of continuously displaying the specific effect image 95j (step S509).
In the processing shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, as in FIG. 21, when a symbol accompanying coin payout or a combination thereof is established, the main CPU 41, for example, as shown in [P20] (see FIG. 16). In addition, while displaying the specific effect image 95, an image 97c indicating the number of coins paid out by the symbols or combinations thereof is displayed.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs processing relating to payout and fractional addition (step S520).

Next, in step S521, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game is played with MAXBET and the fractional value obtained in the process of step S520 is an amount greater than 0 (step S521). If it is determined that the game is not played with MAXBET or the fractional amount is 0, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is played with MAXBET and the fractional amount is larger than 0, the main CPU 41 increments the number of games C = 999 stored in the RAM 43 (C = C + 1) (step S522). ). Thereby, the game count C reaches the specific count 1000.

Next, the main CPU 41 displays the image shown in [P16] on the upper image display panel 33 and the lower image display panel 16 (step S523).
That is, the upper image display panel 33 displays an image 97a indicating that coins have been paid out based on the number of games reaching a specific number, and is displayed on the lower left side of the lower image display panel 16. Also displays a similar image 97b.
Furthermore, the specific effect image 95h of the content continued from the specific effect images 95a to 95j is displayed on the lower image display panel 16. Further, the specific effect image 95h ′ is displayed on the display window 15 (15L, 15C, 15R).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the cumulative fractional value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (360 credits) (step S524). When determining that the cumulative fractional amount is less than the predetermined value, the main CPU 41 displays the image shown in [P16], and uses the predetermined amount (360 credits) from among the game media stored in advance by the operator of the gaming facility. ) Is paid out (step S525). At this time, 360 coins are paid out from the hopper 66.

If it is determined in step S524 that the cumulative fractional amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (360 credits), the main CPU 41 pays out game media corresponding to the total cumulative fractional amount stored in the server 200 (step S526). . At this time, coins corresponding to the total of the accumulated fractional amount are paid out from the hopper 66.

When the process of step S525 or step S526 is executed, the main CPU 41 stops displaying the specific effect image 95h ′ on the display window 15 while displaying the specific effect image 95h on the lower image display panel 16. The specific effect image 95 is displayed in such a manner that the reel 14 can be visually recognized (step S527).

Next, the main CPU 41 shifts to the non-insurance mode by setting the insurance mode flag stored in the RAM 43 to “OFF” (step S528).
Next, the main CPU 41 clears the number of games by setting the number of games C to C = 0 in the data storage area indicating the number of games C provided in the RAM 43 (step S529).
Next, the main CPU 41 displays on the lower image display panel 16 an image 98 ([P18] see FIG. 15) indicating that the mode has shifted from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode (step S530), and ends this subroutine. To do.

[Processing related to withdrawal and fractional addition]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing relating to payout and fractional addition called and executed in step S320 of FIG. 20, step S420 of FIG. 21, and step S520 of FIG. 22B.

First, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a jackpot trigger has been established (step S61). If it is determined that a jackpot trigger has been established, jackpot payout processing is performed (step S62). After executing the process of step S62, the main CPU 41 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining in step S61 that the jackpot trigger has not been established, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established in any of the paylines L (step S63). When it is determined that no winning combination has been established on any payline L, the main CPU 41 ends the present subroutine.
When determining that a winning combination has been established on any of the paylines L, the main CPU 41 determines a payout amount for each payline L in which the winning combination has been established (step S64).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines the planned payout amount for the game by adding the payout amounts for the paylines L determined in step S64 (step S65).
Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines, as a fractional amount, a credit after the decimal point in the planned payout amount determined in step S65 (step S66).
Then, the main CPU 41 performs a process of paying out to the player the amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount determined in step S66 from the planned payout amount determined in step S65 (step S67).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the fractional amount determined in step S66 is 0 (step S68). When determining that the fractional amount is 0, the main CPU 41 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the fractional amount is not 0, the main CPU 41 transmits the data indicating the fractional amount determined in step S66 to the server 200, whereby the fractional amount is stored in the server 200. Processing to add to the forehead is performed (step S69).
After executing the process of step S69, the main CPU 41 ends the present subroutine.

[Start process]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the startup process that is called and executed in step S101 of the flowchart shown in FIG. This activation process is a process performed by the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50. It is assumed that the memory card 53 is inserted into the card slot 53S of the gaming board 50, and the GAL 54 is attached to the IC socket 54S.

First, when the power switch is turned on (power is turned on) in the power supply unit 45, the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50 are activated (steps S1-1 and S2-1). When the mother board 40 and the gaming board 50 are activated, separate processes are performed in parallel. That is, in the gaming board 50, the CPU 51 reads the preliminary authentication program stored in the boot ROM 52, and the authentication program is falsified in advance before loading into the motherboard 40 according to the read preliminary authentication program. Preliminary authentication is performed to confirm and prove that there is no data (step S2-2). On the other hand, in the mother board 40, the main CPU 41 executes the BIOS stored in the ROM 42 and expands the compressed data incorporated in the BIOS into the RAM 43 (step S1-2). Then, the main CPU 41 executes the BIOS expanded in the RAM 43, and performs diagnosis and initialization of various peripheral devices (step S1-3).

Then, since the ROM 55 of the gaming board 50 is connected to the main CPU 41 via the PCI bus, the main CPU 41 reads the authentication program stored in the ROM 55 and stores the read authentication program in the RAM 43. The process to memorize | store is performed (step S1-4). At this time, the main CPU 41 takes the checksum by the ADDSUM method (standard check function) in accordance with the BIOS standard BIOS function, and stores the authentication program in the RAM 43 while confirming whether or not the storage is definitely performed. Let

Next, after confirming what is connected to the IDE bus, the main CPU 41 accesses the memory card 53 inserted into the card slot 53S via the IDE bus, and from the memory card 53, the game program And reading out the game system program. In this case, the main CPU 41 reads out data constituting the game program and the game system program 4 bytes at a time. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 performs authentication for confirming and proving that the read game program and game system program have not been falsified in accordance with the authentication program stored in the RAM 43 (step S1-5). When this authentication process ends normally, the main CPU 41 writes and stores the game program and game system program to be authenticated (authenticated) in the RAM 43 (step S1-6). Next, the main CPU 41 accesses the GAL 54 attached to the IC socket 54S via the PCI bus, reads the payout rate setting data from the GAL 54, and writes and stores it in the RAM 43 (step S1-7). Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the country identification information stored in the ROM 55 of the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus, and performs a process of storing the read country identification information in the RAM 43 (step S1-8). ).

After performing the processing described above, the main CPU 41 executes the processing shown in FIG. 17 by sequentially reading and executing the game program and the game system program.

[Stop symbol determination processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of stop symbol determination processing that is called and executed in step S207 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 19A. This processing is performed by the main CPU 41 executing the stop symbol determination program stored in the RAM 43.
First, the main CPU 41 executes a random number generation program included in the stop symbol determination program to select a random number value corresponding to each of the three reels 14 from a numerical range of 0 to 255 (step S31). ). In the present embodiment, a case where random numbers are generated on a program (a case where so-called software random numbers are used) will be described. However, in the present invention, a random number generator may be provided and a random number may be extracted from the random number generator (a so-called hardware random number is used).

Next, the main CPU 41 (arithmetic processing unit) refers to the symbol weighting data corresponding to the payout rate setting data output from the GAL 54 and stored in the RAM 43 (storage unit), and based on the selected three random number values. The code No. of each reel 14 (See FIG. 28) is determined (step S32). The code No. of each reel 14 Are code numbers of symbols rearranged on the payline L. It corresponds to. The reel code No. Based on the above, a reel rotation control process to be described later is performed.

[Reel rotation control processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the reel rotation control process that is called and executed in step S208 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 19A. This process is a process performed between the main CPU 41 and the sub CPU 61.

First, the main CPU 41 transmits a start signal for starting reel rotation to the sub CPU 61 (step S40). When the sub CPU 61 receives a start signal from the main CPU 41, the sub CPU 61 performs a reel rotation process (step S51). In this process, the sub CPU 61 supplies a pulse to the motor drive circuit 62. The pulse output from the sub CPU 61 is amplified by the driver 64 and supplied to each stepping motor 70 (70L, 70C, 70R). As a result, each stepping motor 70 rotates, and each reel 14 (14L, 14C, 14R) rotates accordingly. The stepping motor 70 of the 1-2 phase excitation method has a step angle of 0.9 ° and 400 steps per rotation. Therefore, when 400 pulses are supplied to the stepping motor 70, the reel 14 rotates once.

At the start of the rotation of the reel 14, the sub CPU 206 supplies a low-frequency pulse to the motor drive circuit 62, and gradually increases the pulse frequency. Along with this, the rotation speed of the reel 14 increases. When a predetermined time elapses, the pulse frequency is made constant. As a result, the reel 14 rotates at a constant speed.

Here, the rotation operation of the reel 14 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIGS. 27A to 27D are side views for explaining the rotation operation of the reel 14.
As shown in FIG. 27A, a semicircular metal plate 14 a is provided on the side surface of the reel 14. The metal plate 14 a rotates together with the reel 14. In addition, 22 symbols are provided on the peripheral surface of the reel 14. Of the 22 symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the reel 14, three symbols can be viewed through the display window 15 formed in front of the reel 14. In the figure, a thick arrow indicates the rotation direction of the reel 14. A proximity sensor 65a is provided on the side of the reel 14. The proximity sensor 65a is for detecting the metal plate 14a. The proximity sensor 65a does not move or rotate even when the reel 14 rotates.

FIG. 27A shows the position (hereinafter also referred to as position A) of the metal plate 14a when the proximity sensor 65a starts detecting the metal plate 14a. When the reel 14 rotates while the metal plate 14a is at the position A, the metal plate 14a moves to the position shown in FIG. FIG. 27B shows the position of the metal plate 14a when the proximity sensor 65a detects the metal plate 14a (hereinafter also referred to as position B). When the reel 14 rotates while the metal plate 14a is at the position B, the metal plate 14a moves to the position shown in FIG. FIG. 27C shows the position (hereinafter also referred to as position C) of the metal plate 14a when the proximity sensor 65a no longer detects the metal plate 14a.

When the reel 14 rotates while the metal plate 14a is at the position C, the metal plate 14a moves to the position shown in FIG. FIG. 27D shows the position of the metal plate 14a when the metal plate 14a is not detected by the proximity sensor 65a (hereinafter also referred to as position D). When the reel 14 further rotates, the position of the metal plate 14a returns to the position A. As described above, as the reel 14 rotates, the position of the metal plate 14a changes in the order of position A, position B, position C, position D, position A,.

The proximity sensor 65a constitutes an index detection circuit 65 (see FIG. 3). If the state where the proximity sensor 65a detects the metal plate 14a is “High” and the state where the proximity sensor 65a does not detect the metal plate 14a is “Low”, the metal plate 14a is in position A → position B → position C. , The state of the index detection circuit 65 is “High”, and when the metal plate 14a is in the position C → position D → position A, the state of the index detection circuit 65 is “Low”. The sub CPU 61 recognizes the rotational position of the reel 14 with the rise from “Low” to “High” as index (origin) 1 and the fall from “High” to “Low” as index (origin) 2. To do.

After transmitting the start signal to the sub CPU 61 in step S40, the main CPU 40 executes an effect at the time of reel rotation (step S41). This process is performed over a period (for example, 3 seconds) determined in accordance with the result of the stop symbol determination process (FIG. 19A, step S207), etc. This is a process for performing output and the like.

Next, the main CPU 40 determines whether or not it is time to instruct the stop of the rotation of the reel 14 (step S42).
Here, the timing for instructing the stop of the rotation of the reel 14 is a timing before the minimum necessary time for stopping the rotation of the reel 14 from the time when the effect at the time of the reel rotation is finished. Note that the minimum time required to stop the rotation of the reel 14 is determined in advance.

If it is determined in step S42 that it is not the timing to instruct to stop the rotation of the reel 14, the process returns to step S42, and the effect at the time of reel rotation is continuously performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S <b> 42 that the timing for instructing the rotation of the reel 14 to stop is reached, the main CPU 41 stores the code number of the reel stored in the RAM 43. Is transmitted to the sub CPU 61 (step S43). The sub CPU 61 receives a reel code number from the main CPU 41. Is received, the number of steps and the code number stored in the ROM (not shown) provided in the sub CPU 61 are received. And the code No. Is converted into the reel stop position (number of steps) from the index (step S52).

FIG. 28 shows the number of steps and the code number. It is the schematic diagram which showed the corresponding | compatible table | surface. Each code No. Is associated with an index and the number of steps.
Each code No. Corresponds to the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel 14, and the code No. Symbols “00” to “10” correspond to index 1. In addition, the code No. Symbols “11” to “21” correspond to index 2. Further, the number of steps in the correspondence table shown in FIG. For example, code No. If “08” is “08”, 145 steps from the index 1 are the stop position of the reel. In addition, the code No. If "12", steps 218 from index 1 are the reel stop position.

Next, the sub CPU 61 executes a reel stop process (step S53). In this process, the sub CPU 61 detects the rise (index 1) from “Low” to “High” in the index detection circuit 65 for each reel 14, and at the timing when the index 1 is detected, the sub CPU 61 performs the code in step S52. No. A pulse corresponding to the number of steps converted from is supplied to the motor drive circuit 65, and then the pulse supply is stopped.

For example, if it is determined in step S52 that the stop position of the reel is from index 1 to 145 steps, the sub CPU 61 supplies 145 pulses to the motor drive circuit 65 at the timing when index 1 is detected, Thereafter, the supply of pulses is stopped. If it is determined in step S52 that the reel stop position is 218 steps from index 1, the sub CPU 61 supplies 218 pulses to the motor drive circuit 65 at the timing when index 1 is detected. . As a result, the reel 14 has the code No. determined in step S32 in FIG. The symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations determined in step S32 in FIG. 25 are rearranged on the winning line L. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 ends the effect at the time of reel rotation. After the processes of steps S44 and S53 are finished, this process is finished.

It should be noted that the code number transmitted in step S43. Is different from the index detected by the index detection circuit 65 when the rotation of the reel 14 is stopped, the reel 14 has stepped out, so the main CPU 41 displays an error message in the lower image. Processing such as displaying on the display panel 16 is performed, and the game is interrupted.
For example, the code No. corresponding to the index 2 is displayed. If the index detection circuit 65 detects the index 1 when the reel 14L stops rotating in spite of the process of stopping the reel 14L at 12, the game is interrupted.

As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the mother board 40 (controller) programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F). (A) When a plurality of paylines L whose game results are individually determined are betted on a game media amount equivalent to a natural number multiple of one credit, the amount of the betted game media and the payline The bet amount for each payline L is determined based on the number of L, the game result is determined for each payline L, and the payout amount for each payline L is determined based on the bet amount and the game result Then, by adding them together, a process for determining a payout amount for one unit game, (B) dividing a payout amount for one unit game determined in the above process (A) by one credit. (C) The fraction amount determined by the above process (B) is subtracted from the planned dividend amount of one unit game determined by the above process (A). (D) a game medium betted in the unit game and / or a fraction amount determined in the process (B) (E) a process of counting the number of unit games executed, and (F) the number of unit games counted by the process (E) is 1000 times. The process of paying the game media accumulated by the above process (D) when reaching the above.

In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the game to be counted is a game in which MAXBET is performed and the obtained fractional amount is an amount greater than zero. However, in the present invention, the game to be counted is not limited to this example. For example, a game whose fractional amount is larger than 0 may be counted regardless of the number of BETs. Regardless of whether or not is an amount greater than 0, a game in which a MAXBET is made may be counted. For example, only games played in the insurance mode may be counted. Furthermore, all the games actually played may be counted.

In the present embodiment, the coins are paid out when the counted number of games reaches 1000. However, in the present invention, the specific number of times is not limited to this example. In addition, the specific number of times may be set randomly by a random value every time the mode is shifted to the insurance mode, for example. Furthermore, the specific number may be set according to the number of credits, such that the greater the number of credits to be paid for shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode, the smaller the specific number is set.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which, when the counted number of games reaches 1000, the number of coins corresponding to the total amount of the cumulative fraction is paid.
However, in the present invention, the game media to be paid when the counted number of games reaches a specific number is not particularly limited as long as it is accumulated in the game. For example, you may pay the credit which accumulated all or a part of credit below the maximum BET number betted in a game, and the credit which accumulated part of the credit paid when a hand is formed accumulatively You may pay as well. Further, for example, it is possible to pay a game medium in which a credit of an amount obtained by accumulating the fractional amount and a game medium as exemplified above are combined.
In the present invention, when the counted number of games reaches a specific number, a part of the accumulated game media may be paid out.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which a game medium is returned when a MAXBET is performed and the number of games in which the obtained fractional amount is greater than 0 reaches 1000 times. However, in the present invention, the conditions under which the reduction is performed are not limited to this example. As a condition for the return, for example, a bonus game, a free game (a game that can be played without consuming game media), or the number of games where a predetermined bonus such as a mystery bonus does not occur reaches a specific number. In addition, the number of games in which a specific combination (for example, a combination in which 180 or more coins are paid out) is not established may reach a specific number. In such a configuration, when a predetermined bonus occurs or a specific combination is established before the number of games reaches a specific number of times, for example, the number of games counted when the insurance mode is shifted to the non-insurance mode. It is good also as clearing (it is set to 0), and it is good also as shifting to a non-insurance mode from an insurance mode while maintaining the count value of the number of games.
Another condition for the return is that the total number of game media betted in the game is a specific number. In this case, only BET game media performed in the insurance mode may be counted, or all BET game media may be counted.

In the present invention, the number of games in which a predetermined bonus (for example, a bonus game or a free game) does not occur or the number of games in which a specific combination (for example, a combination in which 180 or more coins are paid out) is not established. It may be configured such that insurance (insurance) can be applied on the condition that the number of game media reaches a specific number of times or the total number of game media betted in a game reaches a specific number.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which, even if the cumulative fractional amount has not reached the predetermined amount (360 credits), it is possible to shift from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode by inserting game media. However, the present invention may be configured to shift to the insurance mode only when the accumulated fractional amount reaches a predetermined amount.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the cumulative fractional amount reaches a predetermined amount or when the game medium is entered as an insurance fee and the mode is shifted to the insurance mode. However, in the present invention, regardless of whether or not the cumulative fractional amount has reached a predetermined amount or whether or not a game medium has been inserted, the number of games reaches a specific number, or the game betted in the game The game media may be paid out when the total number of media reaches a specific number.

Further, in the present embodiment, the coin is paid out from the hopper 66 when a winning combination is established in the game and when a condition for the return by insurance is satisfied.
In the present invention, when a winning combination is achieved, the credits stored in the RAM may be cumulatively added, and coins may be paid together at the end of the game. In the case where the condition for performing the above is satisfied, it is desirable to physically pay out with coins, medals, bills, or the like when the condition is satisfied. By comprising in this way, it can impress a player strongly that the return by insurance is performed.

In this embodiment, the slot machine 10 is connected to the server 200 via the communication line 101 so as to be communicable, and the server 200 stores the accumulated fractional amount. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a stand-alone device. Thus, the cumulative fractional value may be stored in the gaming machine.

In the above example, the case where the mechanical reel 14 is used has been described. However, in the present invention, symbols may be displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device instead of a mechanical reel.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view schematically showing a slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
The slot machine 300 has substantially the same appearance and circuit configuration as the slot machine 10 except that the symbols are displayed on the lower image display panel, and the flowchart is also substantially the same. The description will be omitted. The components corresponding to those of the slot machine 10 will be described with the same reference numerals.
The lower image display panel 16 provided in the slot machine 300 is provided with three columns and three rows of symbol display areas 250, and one symbol is displayed in each symbol display area. In such a configuration, instead of the reel rotation control by the sub CPU 61, a symbol scroll display may be displayed on the lower image display panel 16.

In the present embodiment, the case where the slot machine 10 is used as a gaming machine and a BET is performed on a plurality of paylines L as BET targets has been described. However, the gaming machine in the present invention is not limited to the slot machine. For example, a roulette game machine may be used. In this case, the BET object is a plurality of BET methods such as straight betting and split betting performed on the number pockets provided in the roulette wheel, and it is only necessary to determine a payout rate for each BET method.

In the above-described embodiment, when a predetermined condition is established with respect to the fractional amount (when the cumulative fractional amount reaches the predetermined amount or when the cumulative fraction occurrence game count reaches the predetermined number), the insurance from the non-insurance mode is used. The case where the mode is changed to the presence mode is described. The fractional amount relating to the condition for the transition from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode is determined based on the planned dividend amount, that is, the amount related to the dividend. However, in the present invention, the amount related to the condition for shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode is not limited to this example.
Hereinafter, a case will be described in which the amount related to the condition for transition from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode is determined based on the amount related to BET. Here, this amount is referred to as a BET fractional amount.

The slot machine described below uses the BET fractional amount in addition to the fractional amount described in the above embodiment as the amount relating to the condition for transition from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode, The slot machine is the same as the slot machine according to the above-described embodiment except that BET can be performed on each. That is, the slot machine described below has substantially the same appearance and circuit configuration as the slot machine 10 described in the above embodiment, and the flowchart is also substantially the same. Therefore, only the part different from the above embodiment, that is, the part related to the BET fractional value and the part related to the BET method will be described here. The components corresponding to those of the slot machine 10 will be described with the same reference numerals.

Here, a BET method and a BET fractional value in another embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, for each payline L, a BET unit (1 BET = 1 credit = $ 0.5 in the present embodiment) is determined in advance. MAXBET is 3BET. The player can input an arbitrary BET number among 1 BET, 2 BET, and 3 BET to each payline L.
When the credit is betted on one or a plurality of paylines L, the decimal part of the total BET amount per game is the BET fractional amount. For example, if you bet on 3 paylines L at 50 cents ($ 0.5), which is 1 BET unit, the total BET will be $ 1.50, and $ 0.50 less than $ 1 will be the BET fraction. . In another example, the BET fractional value is determined as follows. For example, when a player places 1 BET on each of 5 paylines L, the BET fractional amount is 0.5 dollars × 1 BET × 5 lines = 2.5 dollars. In this case, the fractional part of the BET fraction is $ 2.5, so it is $ 0.5. When the player places 2 BETs on each pay line, the total BET amount is $ 0.5 × 2 BET × 5 lines = $ 5. In this case, the BET fractional value is 5.0 dollars-5.0 dollars = 0 dollars, and no fraction is generated. When the player places a MAXBET (3 BET) on each payline L, the total BET amount is $ 0.5 × 3 BET × 5 lines = 7.5 dollars. In this case, the BET fractional value is 7.5-7.0 = 0.5 dollars.

Hereinafter, the transition from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode in another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30A and 30B.
30A and 30B are flowcharts showing a subroutine of game execution processing A (non-insurance mode) according to another embodiment.
Here, only step S240, step S250, step S260, and step S270 will be described, and the other processing is the same as described in the above embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

In step S240, the main CPU 41 determines the total BET amount by adding the BET amount for each payline L.
Next, in step S250, the main CPU 41 determines a BET fractional amount.
As described above, the amount after the decimal point in the total BET amount for one game is the BET fractional amount. That is, in this embodiment, a fraction less than one dollar in the currency unit of dollar is determined as the BET fractional amount. Such a concept can be applied to other currencies such as euro, yen, won, ruble, etc. other than dollars, and it is determined as a BET fraction by calculating and processing a certain number of unit digits or less such as dollars. It is. If a fraction of $ 100 or less is assumed and a BET unit is $ 50 and a bet is placed on three paylines, the total BET will be $ 150 and the BET fraction will be $ 50. In this way, the main CPU 41 determines the amount after the decimal point of the BET total amount determined in step S240 as the BET fractional amount.

Next, in step S260, the main CPU 41 transmits the data indicating the BET fractional amount determined in step S250 to the server 200, thereby adding the BET fractional amount to the accumulated fractional amount stored in the server 200. Process. In the present embodiment, the cumulative fractional amount is a sum of the BET fractional amount and the fractional amount that are cumulatively added.

In step S270, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the sum (cumulative fractional amount) of the BET fractional value and the fractional amount that are cumulatively added has reached a predetermined amount (for example, 10 credits). When determining that the cumulative fractional amount has reached the predetermined amount, the main CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the accumulated fractional amount has not reached the predetermined amount, the main CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S232.

As described above, in this embodiment, the sum of the BET fractional value and the fractional amount is cumulatively added as the cumulative fractional amount. The accumulated fraction is related to the condition for shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode. However, in the present invention, the condition for shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode is not limited to this example. For example, the sum of the BET fractional amounts is stored separately from the sum of the fractional amounts, and is configured to shift from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode when the total of the BET fractional amounts reaches a predetermined amount. It may be. When such a configuration is adopted, the condition relating to the fractional amount may or may not be adopted as a condition for shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode.

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to input how much the player bets for each payline L. Then, a calculation process for totaling the BET total bet on one or a plurality of paylines L is performed, and a value less than a specific digit of the total BET total (a value less than one dollar in this embodiment) ) Is cumulatively added and stored as an insurance bet, and corresponds to a predetermined amount of the cumulative amount stored as an insurance bet when the cumulative number of games reaches a specific number of times. The game medium to be played is paid out. That is, the BET fractional value is handled as an insurance bet.
Then, when the BET fractional amount is generated, it may be configured to execute the process of shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode, but when the BET fractional amount is treated as an insurance bet in this way. Since the player does not consciously make insurance, it can be configured to be in the insurance mode full time.
In addition, as another BET form, when a bet of a certain amount is betted and how many lines are bet with the bet amount, one credit or less obtained by dividing the uniform amount by the number of paylines is treated as a BET fractional amount. Although the calculation process for the BET fractional amount can be changed as appropriate, a part of the total amount betted by the player is calculated as a result of some arithmetic processing, and the BET fractional amount is cumulatively stored as an insurance bet. The stored accumulated insurance bet amount can be set as a predetermined condition such that the cumulative number of games reaches a predetermined number of games, and the game medium can be paid by satisfying the condition, so that the design can be changed as appropriate. is there.

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

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

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

1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows typically the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the payout table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol displayed on a display window. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing a main process executed in the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of an insurance setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game execution process A (non-insurance mode). It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game execution process A (non-insurance mode). It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game execution process B (insurance mode / before a notice setting value arrival). It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game execution process C (Insurance mode / after a notice setting value is reached). It is a flow chart which shows a subroutine of game execution processing D (insurance mode / at the time of reaching a specific number of times). It is a flow chart which shows a subroutine of game execution processing D (insurance mode / at the time of reaching a specific number of times). It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process which concerns on payout and fractional amount addition. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of start-up processing by the mother board and the gaming board shown in FIG. 2. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a reel rotation control process. (A)-(d) is a side view for demonstrating rotation operation | movement of a reel. Step number and code No. It is the schematic diagram which showed the corresponding | compatible table | surface. FIG. 22 is a perspective view schematically showing a slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game execution process A (non-insurance mode) which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game execution process A (non-insurance mode) which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Slot machine 11 Cabinet 12 Top box 13 Main door 14 (14L, 14C, 14R) Reel 15 (15L, 15C, 15R) Display window 16 Lower image display panel 18 Coin tray 19 Coin payout opening 20 Control panel 21 Coin entry 22 Bill identifier 23 Spin button 24 Change button 25 Cash out button 26 1-BET button 27 Maximum BET button 29 Speaker 30 Lamp 31 Credit number display part 32 Payout number display part 33 Upper image display panel 34 Berry glass 35 Ticket printer 36 Card Entrance 37 Data display 38 Keypad 39 Bar code ticket 40 Motherboard 41 Main CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Communication Interface 45 Power Supply Unit 50 Gaming Board 51 CPU
52 Boot ROM
53 Memory Card 54 GAL
60 Main body PCB
61 Sub CPU
62 Motor drive circuit 63 FPGA
64 Driver 65 Index detection circuit 66 Hopper 67 Coin detection unit 68 Graphic board 69 Touch panel 70 (70L, 70C, 70R) Stepping motor 71 Position change detection circuit 80 Door PCB
81 Cold Cathode Tube 100 Game System 200 Server

Claims (12)

A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F) is provided.
(A) For a plurality of BET objects whose game results are individually determined, a game medium betted when an amount of game medium equivalent to a natural number multiple of a predetermined minimum BET unit is bet The bet amount for each bet object is determined based on the amount of the bet and the number of bet objects, the game result is determined for each bet object, and each bet object is determined based on the bet amount and the game result. A process of determining a dividend amount for one unit game by determining a dividend amount for
(B) A process of determining a fractional amount obtained by dividing the dividend amount of one unit game determined in the process (A) by the minimum BET unit;
(C) A game medium having an amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount determined by the process (B) from the planned payout amount of the single unit game determined by the process (A) is obtained as a single unit game. Processing to pay the player as a dividend of
(D) a process for accumulating game media betted in the unit game and / or game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined in the process (B);
(E) a process of counting the number of unit games executed, and
(F) A process of paying the game media accumulated by the process (D) when the number of unit games counted by the process (E) reaches a specific number. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The process (D)
(D ′) is a process of cumulatively storing game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined by the process (B),
The controller further includes:
Programmed to execute the process of shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insured mode on condition that the number of game media accumulated by the process (D ′) has reached a predetermined number;
The process (F) is accumulated by the process (D ′) when the number of unit games counted by the process (E) reaches a specific number and is in the insurance mode. This is a process of paying game media. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The process (E)
This is a process of counting the number of unit games played by betting on the maximum BET number of game media. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The process (E)
This is a process of counting the number of unit games in which the fraction amount determined in the process (B) is greater than zero. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A payout device capable of physically paying out game media;
The process (F)
When the number of unit games counted by the process (E) reaches a specific number, the game medium accumulated by the process (D) is paid out from the payout device. A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F) is provided.
(A) For a plurality of BET objects whose game results are individually determined, a game medium betted when an amount of game medium equivalent to a natural number multiple of a predetermined minimum BET unit is bet The bet amount for each bet object is determined based on the amount of the bet and the number of bet objects, the game result is determined for each bet object, and each bet object is determined based on the bet amount and the game result. A process of determining a dividend amount for one unit game by determining a dividend amount for
(B) A process of determining a fractional amount obtained by dividing the dividend amount of one unit game determined in the process (A) by the minimum BET unit;
(C) A game medium having an amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount determined by the process (B) from the planned payout amount of the single unit game determined by the process (A) is obtained as a single unit game. Processing to pay the player as a dividend of
(D) a process for accumulating game media betted in the unit game and / or game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined in the process (B);
(E) a process of counting the number of game media bet in the unit game; and
(F) A process of paying the game medium accumulated by the process (D) when the number of game media counted by the process (E) reaches a specific number. The gaming machine according to claim 6,
The process (D)
(D ′) is a process of cumulatively storing game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined by the process (B),
The controller further includes:
Programmed to execute the process of shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insured mode on condition that the number of game media accumulated by the process (D ′) has reached a predetermined number;
The process (F) is accumulated by the process (D ′) when the number of game media counted by the process (E) reaches a specific number and is in the insurance mode. This is a process of paying game media. The gaming machine according to claim 6,
A payout device capable of physically paying out game media;
The process (F)
When the number of game media counted by the process (E) reaches a specific number, the game media accumulated by the process (D) is paid out from the payout device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, 7, and 8,
The controller further includes:
It is programmed to execute a process for shifting from the non-insurance mode to the insured mode on condition that a game medium is inserted. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
A symbol display device capable of rearranging a plurality of symbols,
The controller further includes:
After the gaming media having the predetermined maximum BET number or less are bet, the symbol display device rearranges the plurality of symbols, and the number of gaming media corresponding to the rearranged symbols or a combination thereof It is programmed to perform the process of executing the unit game for paying. A game control method,
(A) For a plurality of BET objects whose game results are individually determined, a game medium betted when an amount of game medium equivalent to a natural number multiple of a predetermined minimum BET unit is bet The bet amount for each bet object is determined based on the amount of the bet and the number of bet objects, the game result is determined for each bet object, and each bet object is determined based on the bet amount and the game result. Determining a payout amount for each unit game by determining a payout amount for each and adding them together,
(B) determining a fractional amount obtained by dividing the planned payout amount of one unit game determined in the step (A) by the minimum BET unit;
(C) A game medium having an amount obtained by subtracting the fractional amount determined in the step (B) from the scheduled payout amount of the single unit game determined in the step (A) is determined as one unit game. Paying the player as a dividend of
(D) a step of cumulatively storing game media betted in the unit game and / or game media corresponding to the fractional amount determined in the step (B);
(E) counting the number of unit games executed; and
(F) When the number of unit games counted in the step (E) reaches a specific number, the step of paying the game media accumulated in the step (D) is included. A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F) is provided.
(A) A process of determining a BET amount for each BET object when a betting of a game medium is performed on a plurality of BET objects whose game results are determined individually;
(B) A process of determining the total BET amount in one unit game by adding the BET amount for each BET object,
(C) A process of determining a BET fractional amount from the BET total amount determined in the process (B) as a predetermined number of digits or less,
(D) a process of cumulatively adding the BET fractions determined in the process (C);
(E) a process of counting the number of unit games executed, and
(F) When the number of unit games counted in the process (E) reaches a specific number, game media corresponding to the total amount or a part of the BET fractional value cumulatively added in the process (D) Payment process.

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