JP2009136660A - Gaming machine and controlling method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine having game properties with new entertainment properties to implement elaborate effects, and to provide a control method. <P>SOLUTION: In the gaming machine and the method of controlling the gaming machine, one dealer card having a number on its face is displayed face down on a liquid crystal display, and a plurality of player cards each having any one of a positive number and a negative number on its face are displayed face down on the liquid crystal display further. After the face of the dealer card is displayed, the faces of the plurality of player cards are displayed sequentially one by one. If a sum of the numbers on the displayed player cards agrees with the number on the dealer card, an award is provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  As a related gaming machine, a card game disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,947,821 (Patent Document 1) is known. In this US Pat. No. 5,947,821, as a primary game, five cards are dealt to the player, the player holds some of the dealt five cards, and other cards are placed. Change to another card. When a winning combination is established, a prize is generated.

  Further, when a prize is generated, it is possible to select whether or not to execute a double-up game as the second game. When the double-up game is not executed, medals or credits corresponding to a prize generated in the primary game are paid out. On the other hand, when the double-up game is executed, the number displayed on the front surface of the card on which the back surface is displayed is written on the card on which the front surface is displayed in advance. If this judgment is correct, the prize generated in the primary game is doubled. If this judgment is not correct, the prize generated in the primary game is confiscated. .

Therefore, executing the second game may give the player a chance to win many prizes, but may lose the prize obtained in the primary game.
US Pat. No. 5,947,821

  As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether the player has a larger or smaller card than a predetermined card, and the prize is increased or decreased. Therefore, unlike such a card game, there has been a demand for the emergence of a gaming machine having a game property having a new entertainment characteristic that is elaborate in terms of performance.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first invention of the present application is a gaming machine having the following configuration, and includes a display for displaying a plurality of cards and a controller for performing the following items. . (A) One dealer card on which numbers are written is displayed on the display. (B) The back side of a plurality of player cards on which either a positive number or a negative number is written is displayed on the display. (C) The display of each player card is changed from the back side to the front side and displayed on the display. (D) The sum of the numbers written on the plurality of player cards matches the number on the dealer card. In this case, the prize of the number described on the dealer card is generated.

  A gaming machine according to a second invention is a gaming machine having the following configuration, and includes a display for displaying a plurality of cards and a controller for performing the following matters. (A) When a prize is generated in the primary game, one dealer card on which numbers are written is displayed on the display. (B) A plurality of players on the surface of which either a plus number or a minus number is written (C) The display of each player card is changed from the back side to the front side and displayed on the display. (D) The sum of the numbers written on the plurality of player cards. If the number matches the number on the dealer card, the number award written on the dealer card is generated.

  A gaming machine according to a third invention is a gaming machine having the following configuration, and includes a display that displays a plurality of cards, an input device that receives an input operation by a player, and a controller that performs the following items. And (A) One dealer card on which numbers are written is displayed on the display. (B) The back side of a plurality of three or more player cards on which either a plus number or a minus number is written on the front side (C) The display of two or more player cards selected by the input operation from the three or more player cards whose back side is displayed on the display is changed from the back side to the front side. (D) When the sum of the numbers described on each player card on which the front surface is displayed matches the number on the dealer card, the prize of the number described on the dealer card is generated. .

  A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine having the following configuration, and includes a display that displays a plurality of cards and a controller that performs the following items. (A) When a sub game is selected at the time of executing the main game, one dealer card on which numbers are written is displayed on the display; (b) a plurality of player cards on which the numbers are written; (C) The display of each player card is changed from the back side to the front side and displayed on the display. (D) The sum of the numbers written on the plurality of player cards is displayed on the display. When the number matches the number on the dealer card, a prize of the number described on the dealer card is generated.

  A gaming machine control method according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine control method having the following configuration, wherein a controller displays one dealer card on which a number is written on a display, Displaying a back side of a plurality of player cards having either a plus number or a negative number on the display, and displaying the player cards with the back side displayed on the display in order from the back side to the front side by the controller. When the sum of the numbers described on the display and the plurality of player cards matches the numbers described on the dealer card, the controller described on the dealer card Generating a number award, and comprising: That.

  The addition result of each player card not only increases, but if a negative number is written on the surface of the player card, it may be subtracted, so that the expectation of the game result is improved and the entertainment Can improve the mentality.

  FIG. 1 is a flowchart schematically showing an execution processing method of a sub game executed in the gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a controller of the gaming machine. Refer to FIGS. 1 and 3 below. The outline of the present invention will be described.

  First, the controller 40 shown in FIG. 3 displays the first dealer card in the sub game executed together with the main game (step S151 in FIG. 1).

  Next, the controller 40 displays the front surface of the first player card of the two player cards whose back side is displayed (step S152; see FIG. 13B). Furthermore, the controller 40 displays the front surface of the second player card on which the back surface is displayed (step S153; see FIG. 14A).

  Then, the controller 40 adds the number described on the first player card and the number described on the second player card, and the addition result matches the number described on the first dealer card. It is determined whether or not (step S154).

  When the controller 40 determines that the addition result of the number written on the first player card and the number written on the second player card matches the number written on the first dealer card A prize is generated (step S155).

  Thus, as a sub game when the main game is being executed, the total value of the numbers written on the plurality of player cards displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 and the numbers written on the dealer card are matched or mismatched. A card game is executed in which a prize is awarded if the two match.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of the gaming machine 14 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 14 includes a liquid crystal display 21 for displaying various images, a touch panel 31, a BET switch 23 for betting one credit, and a MAXBET switch for betting the maximum number of credits. 24, a start switch 35 for starting a card game, a credit number display 25 for displaying the current credit number, a BET number display 26 for displaying the BET number, and a payout switch 27 for paying out coins It is equipped with.

  Furthermore, a coin insertion slot 29 for inserting coins, a ticket printer 28 for printing out data relating to play such as the number of payouts, a bill insertion slot 30 for inserting banknotes, a lamp 52 and a speaker 22 are provided. ing.

  Also, a payout port 32 through which coins are paid out is provided below the gaming machine 14, and further, a lower plate 33 for accumulating the paid out coins is provided below the payout port 32. .

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the controller 40 provided in the gaming machine 14 according to the present embodiment and various devices connected to the controller 40. A controller 40 of the gaming machine 14 shown in FIG. 3 is a microcomputer, and includes an interface circuit group 102, an input / output bus 104, a CPU 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, a communication interface circuit 49, a random number generator 48, and the like. A speaker driving circuit 46, a hopper driving circuit 45, a display driving circuit 47, and a liquid crystal driving circuit 44.

  The interface circuit group 102 is connected to an input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 inputs / outputs data signals or address signals to / from the CPU 41.

  A BET switch 23, a MAXBET switch 24, a payout switch 27, and a start switch 35 are connected to the interface circuit group 102. The switching signals output from the switches 23, 24, 27, and 35 are supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into predetermined signals by the interface circuit group 102, and then input / output bus 104. Is transmitted to the CPU 41 via.

  In addition, a coin sensor 51 is connected to the interface circuit group 102. The coin sensor 51 is a sensor for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 29, and is provided at a coin insertion portion of the coin insertion slot 29. The detection signal output from the coin sensor 51 is supplied to the interface circuit group 102, converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 102, and then transmitted to the CPU 41 via the input / output bus 104.

  The input / output bus 104 is connected to a ROM 42 that stores a game execution program and a RAM 43 that stores various data. Further, a random number generator 48, a communication interface circuit 49, a liquid crystal drive circuit 44, a touch panel 31, a hopper drive circuit 45, a speaker drive circuit 46, and a display drive circuit 47 are connected to the input / output bus 104. Has been.

  The CPU 41 reads the game execution program stored in the ROM 42 and executes the game when the BET switch 23 or the MAXBET switch 24 is pressed and the start switch 35 is pressed. The game execution program is a program for displaying a card on the liquid crystal display 21 via the liquid crystal driving circuit 44 and executing a game described later.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the game execution program executes a blackjack game as a main game, and displays one dealer card and two player cards on the liquid crystal display 21 as a subgame of the blackjack game. When the sum of the numbers written on each player card matches the sum of the numbers written on the dealer card, it is programmed to execute a card game that generates a prize.

  In the second to fifth embodiments, which will be described later, the game execution program displays one dealer card and a plurality of player cards on the liquid crystal display 21, and the sum of numbers written on each player card, It is programmed to execute a card game that generates a prize when the sum of the numbers written on the dealer card matches.

  The communication interface circuit 49 is connected to a hall server or the like, and transmits play history data and the like executed on the gaming machine 14 to the hall server. It also receives various data transmitted from the hall server.

  The random number generator 48 generates a random number for determining whether or not to generate a prize in the card game executed on the liquid crystal display 21.

  The display drive circuit 47 controls to display the credit number on the credit number display 25 and to display the BET number on the BET number display 26. Further, lighting and extinguishing of the lamp 52 (informing device) are controlled.

  The speaker drive circuit 46 outputs audio data to the speaker 22 (notification device). That is, the CPU 41 reads out the audio data stored in the ROM 42 and transmits this audio data to the speaker drive circuit 46 via the input / output bus 104. Thereby, a predetermined sound effect is emitted from the speaker 22.

  The hopper drive circuit 45 outputs a payout signal to the hopper 101 when the payout switch 27 is pressed. That is, when the payout switch 27 is pressed and a payout signal is input, the CPU 41 outputs a drive signal to the hopper drive circuit 45 via the input / output bus 104. As a result, the hopper 101 pays out coins corresponding to the remaining number of credits stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 43 at that time.

  The liquid crystal drive circuit 44 performs display control for executing a card game on the liquid crystal display 21. That is, the CPU 41 generates an image display command signal according to the state of the card game executed on the liquid crystal display 21 and the result of the card game, and the image display command signal is liquid crystal driven via the input / output bus 104. Output to the circuit 44. When the image display command signal output from the CPU 41 is input, the liquid crystal drive circuit 44 generates a drive signal for driving the liquid crystal display 21 based on the image display command, and the generated drive signal is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Output to the display 21. As a result, a predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21.

  A touch panel 31 is provided on the surface of the liquid crystal display 21. When a player touches the touch panel 31, an input signal corresponding to the touched position is input to the liquid crystal driving circuit 44.

  Next, a card game procedure according to the first embodiment executed by the gaming machine 14 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a card game processing procedure according to the first embodiment. First, in step S121, main game execution processing is performed. In this process, the controller 40 executes a blackjack game as a main game on the display 21. Details will be described later.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not a sub game execution input has occurred in the main game execution process. In this process, the controller 40 determines whether or not a sub game execution input is generated in the process of step S132 of FIG.

  If the controller 40 determines that a sub game execution input has occurred, the controller 40 performs a sub game execution process in step S123. Details of the sub game execution processing will be described later.

  Next, the main game execution process shown in step S121 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in step S131 of FIG. 5, the controller 40 executes a process of accepting a BET by the player. In this process, the controller 40 detects that a coin has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 29 shown in FIG. 2 with the coin sensor 51 and also indicates that a banknote has been inserted from the banknote insertion slot 30. Detect with. Further, when the BET switch 23 is pressed, BETs corresponding to the number of times of pressing are detected. When the MAXBET switch 24 is pressed, the maximum number of BETs is detected.

  In step S132, the execution of the sub game is accepted. In this process, the controller 40 displays the sub game execution selection image 205 on the liquid crystal display 21 as shown in FIG. 12, and the player touches the area of the sub game execution selection image on the touch panel 31. Then, it is determined that there is a sub game execution input and the sub game execution command is stored in the RAM 43.

  In step S133, the controller 40 activates the timer set in the RAM 43 to measure the elapsed time T from the start of BET reception, and the elapsed time T measured by the timer is preset. It is determined whether or not a certain reception time Tmax (for example, 10 seconds) has been reached.

  In step S134, when the elapsed time T by the timer reaches the reception time Tmax, the controller 40 ends the reception of the BET and the reception of the sub game. That is, the reception time Tmax for the BET and the sub game is determined in advance, and the player performs the BET input and the sub game execution input within the reception time Tmax.

  In step S135, when the player presses the start switch 35, the controller 40 detects that the start switch 35 has been pressed, and executes the blackjack game that is the main game. That is, as shown in FIG. 13A, the rear surfaces of the first dealer card D11 and the second dealer card D12 are displayed on the display 21, and the first player card P11 and the second player are displayed. The back side of the card P12 is displayed. Further, a stay image 201 and a hit image 202 are displayed.

  The stay image 201 is an image that is selected when the next card is not required in the execution of the blackjack game. When the player touches the stay image 201, the touch panel 31 detects this, and the controller 40 , Recognize that the stay has been selected. The hit image 202 is an image that is selected when the next card is needed in the execution of the blackjack game. When the player touches the hit image 202, the touch panel 31 detects this and the controller 40 recognizes that a hit has been selected.

  In step S136, the controller 40 displays the surface of the first dealer card D11 out of the two dealer cards D11 and D12. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13B, the card of “Diamond 8” is displayed as the surface of the first dealer card D11.

  In step S137, the controller 40 displays the surface of the two player cards P11 and P12 in the order of the first player card P11 and the second player card P12. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13B, the card of “club 3” is displayed on the surface of the first player card P11, and then the second player card as shown in FIG. 14A. A card of “heart 5” is displayed on the surface of P12.

  In step S138, the controller 40 accepts a hit or stay selection. If the stay is selected, the process proceeds to step S141. If the hit is selected, the process proceeds to step S139. In the example shown in FIG. 14A, since the sum of the numbers written on the two player cards P11 and P12 is “8”, the player touches the hit image 202 and selects a hit.

  In step S139, the controller 40 displays the surface of the third player card P13 as shown in FIG.

  In step S140, the controller 40 receives selection of hit or stay again. The hit selection can be continuously executed as long as it does not become a bust.

  When the stay is selected by the player, in step S141, the controller 40 displays the front surface of the second dealer card D12 on which the back surface is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15A, the card of “spade J” is displayed as the surface of the second dealer card D12.

  In step S142, a win / loss determination process is performed. In this processing, the controller 40 compares the sum of the player cards P11, P12, and P13 with the sum of the dealer cards D11 and D12, and determines the winner of the dealer and the player. In the example shown in FIG. 15A, since the total of player cards is “21” and the total of dealer cards is “18”, the player wins.

  In step S143, a prize is generated when the player wins. That is, as shown in FIG. 15B, the controller 40 displays an image of “YOU WIN !!” on the display 21 and pays out 100 coins.

  Next, the sub game execution process shown in step S123 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the sub game is selected in the process of step S132 of FIG. 5 and the sub game execution command is stored in the RAM 43, the controller 40 executes the sub game in parallel with the above-described blackjack game. .

  In step S151 in FIG. 1, the controller 40 displays the surface of the first dealer card on the display 21. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13B, the card of “Diamond 8” is displayed on the display 21 as the surface of the first dealer card D21.

  In step S152, the controller 40 displays the surface of the first player card on the display 21. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13B, the card of “club 3” is displayed on the display 21 as the surface of the first player card P21.

  In step S153, the controller 40 displays the surface of the second player card P22 on the display 21. As a result, as shown in FIG. 14A, the card of “heart 5” is displayed on the display 21 as the surface of the second player card P22.

  In step S154, the controller 40 adds the numbers described on the first player card P21 and the second player card P22 displayed on the display 21, as shown in FIG. And the numbers written on the first dealer card D21. When the addition result of the numbers described on the first player card P21 and the second player card P22 matches the number described on the first dealer card D21, in step S155, the controller 40 Raise a prize.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14A, the addition result of the numbers written on the first player card P21 and the second player card P22 matches the number written on the first dealer card D21. So a prize will be generated.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 14B, an image of “YOU WIN !!” is displayed on the display 21, and the player is informed that 200 coins will be paid out.

  In this way, in the gaming machine 14 according to the first embodiment, when the blackjack game that is the main game is executed, the selection as to whether or not to execute the subgame is accepted, and when the subgame is executed, An award is generated when the addition result of the numbers written on the first player card P21 and the second player card P22 matches the number written on the first dealer card D21. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that improves the sense of expectation regarding the result of the sub game and has entertainment characteristics.

  Next, a card game procedure executed by the gaming machine 14 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, in step S11 of FIG. 6, the controller 40 executes a process of accepting a BET by the player. In this process, the controller 40 detects that a coin has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 29 shown in FIG. 2 with the coin sensor 51 and also indicates that a banknote has been inserted from the banknote insertion slot 30. Detect with. Further, when the BET switch 23 is pressed, BETs corresponding to the number of times of pressing are detected. When the MAXBET switch 24 is pressed, the maximum number of BETs is detected.

  In step S12, the controller 40 operates a timer set in the RAM 43, and measures an elapsed time T from the start of BET acceptance. In step S13, the controller 40 determines whether or not the elapsed time T counted by the timer has reached a preset reception time Tmax (for example, 10 seconds).

  In step S14, when the elapsed time T by the timer reaches the reception time Tmax, the controller 40 ends the BET reception. That is, the BET reception time Tmax is determined in advance, and the player performs BET input within the reception time Tmax.

  In step S15, when the player presses the start switch 35, the controller 40 detects that the start switch 35 has been pressed, and numbers are written on the surface of the liquid crystal display 21 as shown in FIG. Further, the back side of one dealer card D1 and the back side of the three player cards P1, P2, P3 having a plus or minus number written on the front side are displayed.

  In step S16, the surface display processing of each card D1, P1, P2, P3 displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 is executed. Hereinafter, the surface display processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S31 of FIG. 7, the controller 40 displays the surface of the dealer card D1 as shown in FIG. 16 (b). As a result, for example, the surface of the dealer card D1 on which the number “200” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21.

  Next, in step S32, of the three player cards P1, P2 and P3, the front surface of the left player card P1 is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16C, the surface of the player card P1 on which the numeral “100” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21, for example.

  In step S33, the surface of the central player card P2 is displayed among the three player cards P1, P2, and P3. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16D, for example, the surface of the player card P2 on which the numeral “300” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21.

  In step S34, the surface of the right player card P3 among the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16E, for example, the surface of the player card P3 on which the numeral “−200” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21.

  In step S17 of FIG. 6, the controller 40 executes a process of adding the numbers described on the surface of each of the three player cards P1, P2, and P3. Furthermore, in step S18, the controller 40 determines whether or not the addition result of each number written on the surface of each of the three player cards P1, P2, and P3 matches the number written on the dealer card D1. to decide. In the example shown in FIG. 16 (e), the sum of the numbers written on the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is “200”, which matches the number “200” written on the dealer card D1. Become.

  In step S19, the controller 40 executes a process of generating a prize when the sum of the numbers written on the player card in the process of step S18 matches the number written on the dealer card. In the example shown in FIG. 16 (e), since the sum of the numbers written on the three player cards P1, P2, P3 and the number written on the dealer card D1 are both “200” and match, A prize is generated by the process of step S19. That is, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), the characters “200, Congratulations!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 to notify the player that a prize for 200 coins will be generated.

  As described above, in the card game executed in the gaming machine 14 according to the second embodiment, either the plus number or the minus number is described on the surface of the three player cards P1, P2, and P3. When the numbers written on the surface of each player card P1, P2, P3 are added and the addition result matches the number written on the dealer card D1, the prize of the number written on the dealer card D1 Will occur.

  For this reason, the addition result of each player card P1, P2, P3 is not only increased, but if a negative number is written on the surface of the player card, it may be subtracted. A gaming machine with improved expectation and entertainment properties can be provided.

  In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 16, an example has been given in which the numbers described on the player card are displayed in order from the left side, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. Instead of this, it is also possible to display the surface numbers of the three player cards P1, P2, and P3 at random and display the numbers described on the player cards P1, P2, and P3.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention is described. The gaming machine according to the third embodiment is different from the gaming machine shown in the second embodiment only in the surface display process shown in step S16 of FIG. Hereinafter, the surface display process according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S51 of FIG. 8, the controller 40 starts from the state in which the back of one dealer card D1 and three player cards P1, P2, P3 is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17B, the surface of the dealer card D1 is displayed. As a result, for example, the surface of the dealer card D1 on which the number “500” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21.

  Next, in step S52, the surface of the left player card P1 is displayed as the first player card among the three player cards P1, P2, and P3. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17C, for example, the surface of the player card P1 on which the numeral “300” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21.

  In step S53, the number of the first player card P1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17C, the characters “Total 300!” Are displayed.

  In step S54, the surface of the center player card P2 is displayed as the second player card among the three player cards P1, P2, and P3. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17D, for example, the surface of the player card P2 on which the numeral “−100” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21.

  In step S55, the total of the numbers written on the first player card P1 and the second player card P2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17D, the characters “Total 200!” Are displayed.

  Next, in step S56, the controller 40 adds the number written on the first player card P1 and the number written on the second player card P2 (hereinafter referred to as “B”), The number (hereinafter referred to as “A”) described in the dealer card D1 is compared to determine whether or not the total “B” is equal to or less than the number “A”. That is, it is determined whether or not “B ≦ A”.

  If it is determined that “B ≦ A”, in step S57, the controller 40 indicates that the number written on the third player card, that is, the right player card P3 is zero or a plus number. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the number described on the right player card P3 is zero or a plus number, the processes of steps S58 and S59 are executed.

  In step S <b> 58, the controller 40 executes a process of outputting a first sound (for example, a chime sound) from the speaker 22. In step S59, the controller 40 executes a process of lighting the lamp 52 in red.

  If it is determined in step S57 that the number written on the right player card P3 is not zero or a positive number, that is, if it is a negative number, the processing in steps S61 and S62 is executed.

  In step S <b> 61, the controller 40 executes a process of outputting a second sound (for example, a buzzer sound) from the speaker 22. In step S62, the controller 40 executes a process of lighting the lamp 52 in blue.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S56 that “B> A”, that is, the sum of the number written on the first player card P1 and the number written on the second player card P2 “ If it is determined that “B” is larger than the number “A” described on the dealer card D1, the controller 40 describes the third player card, that is, the right player card P3 in the process of step S60. It is determined whether or not the displayed number is a minus number. When it is determined that the number described on the right player card P3 is a minus number, the above-described processing of steps S58 and S59 is executed. That is, the first sound is output from the speaker 22 and the lamp 52 is lit in red.

  If it is determined in step S60 that the number written on the right player card P3 is not a minus number, that is, if it is zero or a plus number, the above-described steps S61 and S62 are executed. To do. That is, the second sound is output from the speaker 22 and the lamp 52 is lit in blue.

  In step S63, the characters “300 more!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 21, and the surface of the right player card P3 is displayed as the third player card. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17E, the surface of the player card P3 on which the numeral “300” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21, for example.

  Thereafter, the controller 40 performs the processing after step S17 shown in FIG. That is, in step S17, the controller 40 adds the numbers written on the surface of each of the three player cards P1, P2, P3. In step S18, the controller 40 adds the three player cards P1, P2 and P3. It is determined whether or not the addition result of each number written on the surface of P2 and P3 matches the number written on the dealer card.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17E, the sum of the numbers written on the three player cards P1, P2, and P3 is “500”, which matches the number “500” written on the dealer card D1. Become.

  In step S19, the controller 40 executes a process of generating a prize when the sum of the numbers written on the player card in the process of step S18 matches the number written on the dealer card. In the example shown in FIG. 17 (e), the sum of the numbers written on the three player cards P1, P2, P3 and the number written on the dealer card D1 match. Generate a prize. That is, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), the controller 40 displays the characters “500, Congratulations!” On the liquid crystal display 21 to notify the player that a prize for 500 coins will be generated. To do.

  As described above, in the card game executed in the gaming machine 14 according to the third embodiment, either the plus number or the minus number is written on the surface of the three player cards P1, P2, and P3. When the numbers written on the surface of each player card P1, P2, P3 are added and the addition result matches the number written on the dealer card D1, the prize of the number written on the dealer card D1 Will occur.

  Further, before the number written on the surface of the third player card P3 is displayed, the number is output from the speaker 22 depending on whether the number is zero, a plus number, or a minus number. Sound and the lighting color of the lamp 52 are changed. This is because the total number “B” of the two player cards P1, P2 of the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is compared with the number “A” of the dealer card D1. Thus, when “B ≦ A”, when the number written on the third player card P3 is zero or a plus number, the total of the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is the dealer. There is a possibility that it matches the number written on the card D1. Therefore, the controller 40 outputs a first sound such as a chime sound before the surface of the third player card P3 is displayed, and lights the lamp 52 in red, thereby giving the player a red sound. Give them a sense of expectation.

  Similarly, among the three player cards P1, P2, and P3, the total number “B” written on the two player cards P1 and P2 is compared with the number “A” written on the dealer card D1. When “B> A”, when the number written on the third player card P3 is a minus number, the total of the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is the dealer card D1. May match the numbers listed in. Therefore, the controller 40 outputs a first sound such as a chime sound before the surface of the third player card P3 is displayed, and lights the lamp 52 in red, thereby giving the player a red sound. Give them a sense of expectation.

  On the other hand, of the three player cards P1, P2 and P3, the total number “B” written on the two player cards P1 and P2 is compared with the number “A” written on the dealer card D1. When “B ≦ A” and the number written on the third player card P3 is a minus number, the total of the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is added to the dealer card D1. There is no possibility of matching the numbers listed. Therefore, the controller 40 outputs a second sound such as a buzzer sound before the surface of the third player card P3 is displayed, and lights the lamp 52 in blue, thereby giving the player a light. Inform them that it is unlikely that a prize will occur.

  In addition, among the three player cards P1, P2, and P3, the sum “B” of the numbers written on the two player cards P1 and P2 is compared with the number “A” written on the dealer card D1. , “B> A”, when the number written on the third player card P3 is zero or a plus number, the total of the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is the dealer card. There is no possibility of coincident with the number described in D1. Therefore, before the surface of the third player card P3 is displayed, the controller 40 emits a second sound such as a buzzer sound and turns on the lamp 52 in blue, thereby giving the player a sound. Inform them that there is a low probability that an award will occur.

  In this way, the controller 40 can improve the expectation of the game result by changing the sound output from the speaker 22 and the lighting color of the lamp 52 according to the possibility of the award being generated, A gaming machine having entertainment properties can be provided.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the card game executed in the gaming machine 14 according to the fourth embodiment.

  First, in step S71 of FIG. 9, the controller 40 executes a process of accepting a BET by the player. In this process, the controller 40 detects that a coin has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 29 shown in FIG. 2 with the coin sensor 51 and also indicates that a banknote has been inserted from the banknote insertion slot 30. Detect with. Further, when the BET switch 23 is pressed, BETs corresponding to the number of times of pressing are detected. When the MAXBET switch 24 is pressed, the maximum number of BETs is detected.

  In step S72, the controller 40 operates a timer set in the RAM 43, and measures an elapsed time T from the start of BET acceptance. In step S73, the controller 40 determines whether or not the elapsed time T counted by the timer has reached a preset reception time Tmax (for example, 10 seconds).

  In step S74, when the elapsed time T by the timer reaches the reception time Tmax, the controller 40 ends the BET reception. That is, the BET reception time Tmax is determined in advance, and the player performs BET input within the reception time Tmax.

  In step S75, when the player presses the start switch 35, the controller 40 detects that the start switch 35 has been pressed, and numbers are written on the surface of the liquid crystal display 21 as shown in FIG. Further, the back side of one dealer card D1 and the back side of the five player cards P1 to P5 having a plus or minus number written on the front side are displayed.

  In step S76, the surface display process of each card | curd D1, P1-P5 displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 is performed. Hereinafter, the surface display process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S91 in FIG. 10, the controller 40 displays the surface of the dealer card D1 as shown in FIG. 18B. As a result, for example, the surface of the dealer card D1 on which the number “400” is written is displayed on the liquid crystal display 21. Further, the controller 40 displays a character “Please select 3 cards” on the liquid crystal display 21 in order to notify that it is possible to select 3 cards from the 5 player cards P1 to P5. .

  Next, in step S92, the controller 40 displays the surface of the player card selected first among the five player cards P1 to P5. For example, when the player touches an area on the liquid crystal display 21 on which the fourth player card P4 from the left of the five player cards P1 to P5 is displayed, the touch panel 31 detects this. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18C, the controller 40 displays the surface of the player card P4 on which the numeral “200” is written on the liquid crystal display 21, for example. Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, the controller 40 displays the characters “Please select two more” on the liquid crystal display 21, and the four player cards P1, P2, P3 on which the back side is displayed. , P5, the player can be selected.

  In step S93, the controller 40 displays the front surface of the player card selected secondly among the four player cards P1, P2, P3, P5 on which the back surface is displayed. For example, when the player touches an area on the liquid crystal display 21 where the second player card P2 from the left of the four player cards P1, P2, P3, and P5 is displayed, the touch panel 31 detects this. As a result, the controller 40 displays on the liquid crystal display 21 the surface of the player card P2 on which, for example, the number “300” is written, as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 18D, the controller 40 displays the characters “Please select one more” on the liquid crystal display 21, and the three player cards P1, P3, P5 on which the back surface is displayed. The player is notified that one of the images can be selected.

  In step S94, the controller 40 displays the front surface of the third selected player card among the three player cards P1, P3, and P5 on which the back surface is displayed. For example, when the player touches an area on the liquid crystal display 21 on which the rightmost player card P5 is displayed among the three player cards P1, P3, and P5, the touch panel 31 detects this. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18E, the controller 40 displays the surface of the player card P5 on which the numeral “−100” is written on the liquid crystal display 21, for example. In this way, three player cards out of the five player cards P1 to P5 with the back side displayed are displayed.

  In step S95, the numbers written on the surfaces of the two player cards P1 and P3 that were not selected are displayed.

  Thereafter, in step S77 of FIG. 9, the controller 40 executes a process of adding the numbers described on the surface of each of the three selected player cards P2, P4, P5. Furthermore, in step S78, the controller 40 determines whether the addition result of each number written on the surface of each of the three selected player cards P2, P4, and P5 matches the number written on the dealer card D1. Judge whether or not. In the example shown in FIG. 18E, the sum of the numbers described on the three selected player cards P2, P4, and P5 is “400”, which matches the number “400” described on the dealer card D1. Will be.

  In step S79, the controller 40 executes a process of generating a prize when the sum of the numbers written on the player card in the process of step S78 matches the number written on the dealer card. In the example shown in FIG. 18 (e), since the sum of the numbers written on the three player cards P2, P4, and P5 and the number written on the dealer card D1 are both “400”, they match. A prize is generated by the process of step S79. That is, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), the characters “400, Congratulations!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 to notify the player that a prize for 400 coins will be generated.

  Thus, in the card game executed in the gaming machine 14 according to the fourth embodiment, either the plus number or the minus number is written on the surface of the five player cards P1 to P5. When the numbers written on the surface of the three player cards selected from the player cards P1 to P5 are added and the addition result matches the number written on the dealer card D1, this dealer The number award described on the card D1 will be generated.

  For this reason, the addition result of the three player cards to be selected not only increases, but if a negative number is written on the surface of the player card, it may be subtracted, so the expectation of the game result A gaming machine with improved feeling and entertainment properties can be provided.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described fourth embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the example in which three player cards are selected from the five player cards P1 to P5 has been described. It is also possible to have a number of player cards.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a card game procedure executed in the gaming machine 14 according to the fifth embodiment. In the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment, a primary game such as a slot game, a roulette game, or a horse racing game is executed, and a card game is executed as a second game when a prize is generated in the primary game. This will be described in detail below.

  In step S101 of FIG. 11, the controller 40 executes the primary game. As described above, examples of the primary game include a slot game, a roulette game, and a horse racing game. In this embodiment, the type of the primary game is not limited.

  In step S102, the controller 40 determines whether or not the result of the primary game is a result of generating a prize. For example, when the primary game is a slot game, a prize is generated when the same number “7-7-7” is aligned in a predetermined area, and when the primary game is a roulette game, a bet is made. This is the case when a ball enters a number pocket, the primary game is a horse racing game, the betted horse wins, or the like.

  If the game result of the primary game is a result of generating a prize, in step S103, the controller 40 executes a process of accepting a BET by the player. In this process, the controller 40 detects that a coin has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 29 shown in FIG. 2 with the coin sensor 51 and also indicates that a banknote has been inserted from the banknote insertion slot 30. Detect with. Further, when the BET switch 23 is pressed, BETs corresponding to the number of times of pressing are detected. When the MAXBET switch 24 is pressed, the maximum number of BETs is detected.

  In step S104, the controller 40 operates a timer set in the RAM 43, and measures an elapsed time T from the start of BET acceptance. In step S105, the controller 40 determines whether or not the elapsed time T measured by the timer has reached a preset reception time Tmax (for example, 10 seconds).

  In step S106, when the elapsed time T by the timer reaches the reception time Tmax, the controller 40 ends the BET reception. That is, the BET reception time Tmax is determined in advance, and the player performs BET input within the reception time Tmax.

  In step S107, when the player presses the start switch 35, the controller 40 detects that the start switch 35 has been pressed, and a number is written on the surface of the liquid crystal display 21 as shown in FIG. Further, the back side of one dealer card D1 and the back side of the three player cards P1, P2, P3 having a plus or minus number written on the front side are displayed.

  In step S108, the surface display process of each card D1, P1, P2, P3 displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 is executed. The surface display processing is the same as the processing procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S109 of FIG. 11, the controller 40 executes a process of adding the numbers described on the surface of each of the three player cards P1, P2, and P3. Further, in step S110, the controller 40 determines whether or not the addition result of each number written on the surface of each of the three player cards P1, P2, and P3 matches the number written on the dealer card. To do. In the example shown in FIG. 16 (e), the sum of the numbers written on the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is “200”, which matches the number “200” written on the dealer card D1. Become.

  In step S111, the controller 40 executes a process of generating a prize when the sum of the numbers written on the player card in the process of step S110 matches the number written on the dealer card. In the example shown in FIG. 16 (e), since the sum of the numbers written on the three player cards P1, P2, P3 and the number written on the dealer card D1 are both “200” and match, A prize is generated by the processing of step S111. That is, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), the characters “200, Congratulations!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 21 to notify the player that a prize for 200 coins will be generated.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 14 according to the fifth embodiment, the controller 40 executes the primary game and executes the card game as the second game when a result is generated in the primary game. In the card game executed as the second game, either the plus number or the minus number is written on the surface of the three player cards P1, P2, P3, and each player card P1, P2, P3 When the number written on the surface of the card is added and the addition result matches the number written on the dealer card D1, the prize of the number written on the dealer card D1 is generated.

  For this reason, the addition result of each player card P1, P2, P3 is not only increased, but if a negative number is written on the surface of the player card, it may be subtracted. A gaming machine with improved expectation and entertainment properties can be provided.

  In the second game executed on the gaming machine according to the above-described fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, as an example, the numbers described on the player card are displayed in order from the left side. The present embodiment is not limited to this, and the surface of the three player cards P1, P2, P3 is displayed at random, and the numbers written on the player cards P1, P2, P3 are displayed. Is also possible.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention has been described, it is merely a specific example, does not particularly limit the present invention, and the specific configuration of each means and the like can be appropriately changed in design. . 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.

  This is extremely useful in providing a gaming machine with excellent tentainment properties.

12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of sub-game execution processing executed on the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is an external view of the gaming machine according to the first to fifth embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a controller of the gaming machine according to the first to fifth embodiments of the present invention. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main game execution processing executed on the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart illustrating surface display processing of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart illustrating surface display processing of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart illustrating surface display processing of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a display example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a display example of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a display example of a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a display example of a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 Gaming machine 21 Display 21 Liquid crystal display 22 Speaker 23 BET switch 24 MAXBET switch 25 Credit number indicator 26 BET number indicator 27 Payout switch 28 Ticket printer 29 Coin slot 30 Bill slot 31 Touch panel 33 Lower tray 35 Start switch 40 Controller 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Liquid Crystal Drive Circuit 45 Hopper Drive Circuit 46 Speaker Drive Circuit 47 Display Drive Circuit 48 Random Number Generator 49 Communication Interface Circuit 50 Bill Reading Sensor 51 Coin Sensor 52 Lamp 101 Hopper 102 Interface Circuit Group 104 I / O Bus

Claims (13)

A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display showing multiple cards,
A gaming machine comprising: a controller that performs the following items.
(A) Display one dealer card with numbers on the display.
(B) displaying the back side of a plurality of player cards with either a plus number or a minus number on the front surface;
(C) The display of each player card is changed from the back side to the front side and displayed on the display.
(D) When the sum of the numbers described on the plurality of player cards matches the number on the dealer card, a prize of the numbers described on the dealer card is generated.   The controller sequentially displays the front side of each player card with the back side displayed, and each time the front side of each player card is displayed, it is written on the player card on which the front side is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a total of the numbers is displayed on the display.   Before displaying the surface of the last player card on the back surface of the plurality of player cards, the number written on the surface of the last player card is a plus number or a minus number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notification device that outputs at least one of an audio signal indicating the above and an optical signal. A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display showing multiple cards,
A gaming machine comprising: a controller that performs the following items.
(A) When a prize is generated in the primary game, one dealer card with a number is displayed on the display;
(B) displaying the back side of a plurality of player cards with either a plus number or a minus number on the front surface;
(C) The display of each player card is changed from the back side to the front side and displayed on the display.
(D) When the sum of the numbers described on the plurality of player cards matches the number on the dealer card, a prize of the numbers described on the dealer card is generated.   The controller sequentially displays the front side of each player card with the back side displayed, and each time the front side of each player card is displayed, it is written on the player card on which the front side is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a total of the numbers is displayed on the display.   Before displaying the surface of the last player card on the back surface of the plurality of player cards, the number written on the surface of the last player card is a plus number or a minus number. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising a notification device that outputs at least one of an audio signal indicating the optical signal and an optical signal. A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display showing multiple cards,
An input device that accepts input operations by the player;
A gaming machine comprising: a controller that performs the following items.
(A) Display one dealer card with numbers on the display.
(B) displaying the back side of a plurality of three or more player cards each having either a plus number or a minus number on the front surface;
(C) The display of two or more player cards selected by the input operation from the three or more player cards whose back side is displayed on the display is changed from the back side to the front side and displayed on the display.
(D) When the sum of the numbers described on each player card on which the front surface is displayed matches the numbers on the dealer card, a prize of the numbers described on the dealer card is generated.   The controller sequentially displays the front side of each player card with the back side displayed, and each time the front side of each player card is displayed, it is written on the player card on which the front side is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the sum of the numbers is displayed on the display.   Before displaying the surface of the last player card on the back surface of the plurality of player cards, the number written on the surface of the last player card is a plus number or a minus number. The gaming machine according to claim 7, further comprising a notification device that outputs at least one of an audio signal indicating the above and an optical signal. 10. A gaming machine having the following configuration,
A display showing multiple cards,
A gaming machine comprising: a controller that performs the following items.
(A) When a sub game is selected at the time of executing the main game, one dealer card on which numbers are written is displayed on the display.
(B) displaying the back side of a plurality of player cards with numbers on the front side on the display;
(C) The display of each player card is changed from the back side to the front side and displayed on the display.
(D) When the sum of the numbers described on the plurality of player cards matches the number on the dealer card, a prize of the numbers described on the dealer card is generated. In a gaming machine control method having the following configuration,
The controller displays a single dealer card with numbers on the display;
Displaying the back side of a plurality of player cards, each of which has either a plus number or a minus number, on the display by the controller;
The display of each player card on which the back surface is displayed by the controller is changed from the back surface to the front surface and displayed on the display;
Generating a prize for the number described on the dealer card by the controller when the sum of the numbers described on the plurality of player cards matches the number described on the dealer card. A gaming machine control method characterized by the above.   For each player card whose back side is displayed by the controller, the front surface is sequentially displayed one by one, and each time the front surface of each player card is displayed, it is written on the player card on which the current surface is displayed. The gaming machine control method according to claim 11, further comprising: displaying a sum of the numbers on the display.   Before displaying the surface of the last player card on the back surface of the plurality of player cards, the number written on the surface of the last player card is a plus number or a minus number. The gaming machine control method according to claim 11, further comprising: outputting at least one of an audio signal indicating the above and an optical signal.

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