JP2009189779A - Gaming machine accepting side bet and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of improving excitement and enjoyment and capable of preventing players from easily getting bored; and to provide a control method thereof. <P>SOLUTION: The gaming machine includes a controller programmed to execute the processing of: (C) rolling and stopping the plurality of the main dice in a gaming portion; (D) offering a normal payout based on the outcomes of the plurality of dice stopped by the processing (C) and the normal BET; (E) variably displaying special symbols by a special symbol display which can variably display a plurality of special symbols displaying numbers related to a specific number and then stationarily display one special symbol; and (F), when the total of the outcomes of the plurality of dice stopped by the processing (C) is a specific number, on condition that the input indicating the placement of the side BET is executed, offering an additional payout based on the number displayed on the special symbol stationarily displayed by the processing (E). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a game device capable of side betting and a control method thereof.

Conventionally, various table games are known. For example, as disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, there is a game genre called dice game among table games.

In the dice game, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 3, after the player performs a BET operation, the dealer rolls the dice, and when the result is a predetermined combination, the player rolls the dice and pays a high dividend. A game method capable of obtaining the above is disclosed. In Asia, SICBO that performs a BET operation in anticipation of the outcome when three dice are shaken is known as a dice game that has been familiar for a long time.

SICBO is widely known as an ancient Chinese dice game, and is a dice game in which a BET is made in anticipation of the number or combination of numbers of each die that appears after three dice are rolled. The BET method and the payout rate are displayed on the table when the player is seated (may be displayed by the image display device). Area to bet with two dice expected to be the same outcome Area to bet with expectation that three dice are the same outcome, BET to anticipate the combination of two dice outcome And a region for betting in anticipation of the total value of the three dice. The payout cannot be uniformly determined depending on the circumstances of the region, country, etc., but is set to about 1: 1 to 1: 180 depending on the appearance probability.

International Publication No. 07/016676 US Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0026947 US Pat. No. 5,413,351

Since the dice game disclosed in Patent Document 3 is executed according to a special rule, there is a problem that it is not familiar and lacks interest. In addition, since SICBO, which is generally widely known, has a limited number of BETs, there is a risk that the player will soon get bored.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a game apparatus that can improve the interest and that makes it difficult for players to get bored, and a control method therefor.

The present invention provides a game device having the following configuration.
In other words, the game device includes a game unit, an input device, a special symbol display device, and a controller.
The gaming section is to stop when a plurality of dice roll. The input device can perform a normal BET with respect to the die appearance and a side BET different from the normal BET. The special symbol display device can variably display a plurality of special symbols on which numbers related to a specific number are displayed. The controller is programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F).
(A) a process of receiving an input for performing the normal BET from the input device;
(B) a process of receiving an input for performing the side BET from the input device;
(C) A process of rolling and stopping the plurality of dice in the gaming unit,
(D) a process of giving a normal payout based on the outcome of the plurality of dice stopped by the process (C) and the normal BET performed in the process (A);
(E) a process of suspending and displaying one special symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol display device; and
(F) If the total number of dice rolls stopped by the process (C) is the specific number, on the condition that an input for performing a side BET is performed in the process (B). A process of giving an additional payout based on the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed by the process (E).

According to the above game device, two types of BETs, a normal BET and a side BET, can be performed. When a side BET is placed, not only a normal payout based on the normal BET but also an additional payout based on the side BET can be awarded. As a result, it is possible to increase the choices when betting, so that it is possible to provide a game in which the player does not feel bored.
In addition, according to the above game device, after the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol display device, one special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol, a number related to a specific number is displayed. When the total number of dice rolls is a specific number, an additional payout is awarded based on the number displayed on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on condition that a side BET has been placed. That is, the specific number is a condition for giving an additional payout, and is also related to the number of game media given as an additional payout. Therefore, the specific number is extremely important for the player, and the player can be interested in the specific number. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, if the specific number is a number that is good luck in the area where the game device is installed (for example, “8” in Japan or China), a specific number that is good for such luck. The player's interest and interest can be further increased. Therefore, the player can be absorbed in the game, and a game in which the player does not feel bored even if the game is played for a long time can be provided.
In addition, the number displayed on the special symbol that has been stopped is a reference for determining the additional payout amount, so it is up to the player to determine how many of the displayed special symbols are to be stopped. It is a serious concern for us. Therefore, it is possible for the player to visually enjoy the state in which the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped by the special symbol display device. Thereby, it is possible to provide a game in which the player does not feel bored.

The game device preferably further has the following configuration.
That is, in the process (F), the amount of game media obtained by multiplying the amount of game media side-betted in the process (B) by the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed in the process (E). It is a process of paying the medium.

According to the above game device, as the number of game media bet on the side is increased, a larger number of game media are paid as an additional payout. Accordingly, the player can be prompted to side-bet a large number of game media, so that the profit of the game store can be increased.
Further, according to the above game device, the larger the number displayed on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, the more game media is paid as the additional payout. Therefore, it is desirable for the player to stop and display as many special symbols as possible. The greater the number displayed on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, the greater the joy can be given to the player. Through such special symbol change display and stop display, the player can be absorbed in the game.

The game device preferably further has the following configuration.
That is, the process (F) executes a bonus game that is a game that is started when the total number of dice rolls stopped by the process (C) is the specific number, This is a process of paying an amount of game media calculated based on the game result determined in the bonus game and the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed by the process (E). Further, the process (C) is a process of rolling and stopping the plurality of dice at the game unit during a period when the bonus game is not executed by the process (F).

According to the above game device, a bonus game is played when the total number of dice rolls is a specific number. In the bonus game, an amount of game media calculated based on the game result and the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed is paid. In other words, the greater the number displayed on the special symbol that is stopped, the greater the number of game media that are paid during the bonus game.
Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the total number of dice rolls will be a specific number, and to display a special symbol with as large a number as possible. Can be anxious. Thereby, it is possible to make the player crazy about the game, and it is possible to provide a game in which the player does not feel bored even if the game is played for a long time.

The game device preferably further has the following configuration.
That is, the bonus game is a free game that is played even if the game medium is not bet. In addition, the process (C) is a process of rolling and stopping the plurality of dice at the game unit when an input indicating that a normal BET is performed is performed in the process (A). In addition, in the process (F), the game medium is not bet on the condition that (F-1) the sum of the numbers of the dice stopped by the process (C) is the specific number. However, the standard payout amount is determined based on the process of rolling and stopping the plurality of dice in the gaming unit, (F-2) the outcome of the plurality of dice stopped by the process (F-1). And (F-3) calculated based on the standard payout amount determined by the above process (F-2) and the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed by the above process (E). This is a process of paying a certain amount of game media.

According to the above game device, a free game is played when the total number of dice rolls is a specific number. In the free game, an amount of game media calculated based on the game result and the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed is paid.
In other words, if a side BET is performed in a game in which the total number of dice rolls is a specific number, the player can subsequently play the game without betting the game medium (that is, free of charge). . In spite of being able to play the game for free, for example, when the number displayed on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is large, a very large number of game media can be acquired in the free game. There is a possibility.
Therefore, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation that the total number of dice rolls will be a specific number and that a special symbol on which a large number is displayed is stopped.

The present invention further provides a method for controlling a game device having the following configuration.
That is, the control method includes (A) a step of accepting an input for performing a normal BET from the input device, and (B) a step of accepting an input for performing a side BET different from the normal BET from the input device, (C) rolling and stopping a plurality of dice at the game unit;
(D) a step of granting a normal payout based on the outcome of the plurality of dice stopped in the step (C) and the normal BET performed in the step (A); (E) a specific number A step of displaying one special symbol in a stopped state after the special symbol is variably displayed by a special symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of special symbols on which related numbers are displayed; and (F) If the total number of dice rolls stopped in the step (C) is the specific number, the step is performed on the condition that the side BET is input in the step (B). Including a step of giving an additional payout based on the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed by (E).

According to the control method of the game device, two types of BETs, a normal BET and a side BET, can be performed. When a side BET is placed, not only a normal payout based on the normal BET but also an additional payout based on the side BET can be awarded. As a result, it is possible to increase the choices when betting, so that it is possible to provide a game in which the player does not feel bored.
Further, according to the control method of the game apparatus, after the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol display device, one special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol, a number related to a specific number is displayed. When the total number of dice rolls is a specific number, an additional payout is awarded based on the number displayed on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on condition that a side BET has been placed. That is, the specific number is a condition for giving an additional payout, and is also related to the number of game media given as an additional payout. Therefore, the specific number is extremely important for the player, and the player can be interested in the specific number. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, if the specific number is a number that is good luck in the area where the game device is installed (for example, “8” in Japan or China), a specific number that is good for such luck. The player's interest and interest can be further increased. Therefore, the player can be absorbed in the game, and a game in which the player does not feel bored even if the game is played for a long time can be provided.
In addition, the number displayed on the special symbol that has been stopped is a reference for determining the additional payout amount, so it is up to the player to determine how many of the displayed special symbols are to be stopped. It is a serious concern for us. Therefore, it is possible for the player to visually enjoy the state in which the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped by the special symbol display device. Thereby, it is possible to provide a game in which the player does not feel bored.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest and provide a game apparatus and a control method for the same that the player is not tired of.

First, an outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A to 1C.
FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a die roll obtained as a result of shaking a die.
1B and 1C are diagrams illustrating an example of a display screen displayed on the image display apparatus.
In the game apparatus 1 (see FIG. 2) according to the present embodiment, a dice game (SICBO) is performed using three dice. The player can make a normal BET in anticipation of the outcome of the dice (see FIG. 6). Then, a normal payout is awarded based on the outcome of the dice and the normal BET.

Further, the player can bet any number of game media as side BETs. When the total number of dice rolls reaches a specific number (8 in this embodiment) (see FIG. 1A), the image display device 7 (see FIG. 2) included in the station 4 in which the side BET has been performed is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1B, a numerical change display is performed on the reel image 101. The image display device 7 capable of displaying the reel image 101 corresponds to the special symbol display device in the present invention.

One number can be displayed in each of the first number display area 101A, the second number display area 101B, and the third number display area 101C.
In the indicator display area 102, an indicator image indicating a left arrow “←” is displayed. In addition, a character image 103A “Which number will stop?” Is displayed. The indicator image is displayed on the right side of any one of the first number display area 101A, the second number display area 101B, and the third number display area 101C. The position where the indicator image is displayed is configured to be switched randomly. The player can stop and display the numbers on the reel image 101 at an arbitrary timing by touching a position on the touch panel corresponding to the STOP button image 104.

FIG. 1C shows a state where numbers are stopped and displayed. In the example of FIG. 1C, “88” is stopped and displayed in the first numeral display area 101A, “8” is stopped and displayed in the second numeral display area 101B, and “18” is stopped and displayed in the third numeral display area 101C. ing. These numbers “88”, “8”, and “18” correspond to numbers related to specific numbers in the present invention. Further, after the variable display in the reel image 101, the number that is stopped and displayed corresponds to the special symbol in the present invention.

The indicator image is displayed on the right side of the second numeric display area 101B where “8” is stopped. Then, a character image 103B “determined as 8!” Indicating that the special magnification has been determined as 8 is displayed. The special magnification is a value referred to when an additional payout is awarded.
In the present embodiment, the number stopped and displayed in the display area located on the left side of the indicator image is determined as the special magnification.

In FIG. 1C, a first additional payout amount determination image 105 is displayed. In the first additional payout amount determination image 105, the player acquires the number (24) of game media obtained by multiplying the number of game media (3) bet on the side bet (8) as an additional payout. It shows how it was made.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 1, when the total number of dice rolls reaches a specific number (8), a free game is played at the station 4 where the side BET has been placed. During the free game period, the player can play the game without performing a normal BET. Of the dice games performed in the present embodiment, games other than free games are also referred to as normal games in this specification.

In the free game, game media corresponding to the amount obtained by multiplying the standard payout amount by a special rate is paid out. The standard payout amount is calculated in the same manner as the normal payout amount. That is, what is equivalent to the normal payout amount in the normal game is called a standard payout amount in the free game. Further, the amount of game media paid out during the free game is referred to as a second additional payout amount in this specification. Paying out an amount of game media that is the sum of the first additional payout amount and the second additional payout amount is equivalent to giving an additional payout in the present invention.

As described above, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is obtained by the player due to the total number of dice rolls reaching the specific number (8) based on the numbers displayed in a stopped state in the reel image 101. The number of game media that can be played (additional payout amount) is different.
The above is the outline of the present embodiment.
Further details will be described below.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the game apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the game unit of the game apparatus shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a path from the collection of the dice to the release in the gaming unit.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is provided in a housing 2 that is a main body portion and a substantially central portion of the upper surface of the housing 2, and a plurality of dice 70 roll and stop. A gaming unit 3 and a plurality of stations 4 provided so as to surround the gaming unit 3 are provided. The station 4 includes an image display device 7. The player seated at each station 4 participates in the game by predicting the outcome of the dice 70 and performing normal BET input and side BET input.

The game apparatus 1 is provided in a housing 2 that is a main body portion and a substantially central portion of the upper surface of the housing 2, so that a plurality of dice 70 roll and stop, and a game unit 3 that surrounds the game unit 3. And a plurality of (four in this embodiment) stations 4 provided.

The station 4 includes a game medium receiving device 5 for inserting game media such as medals used for games, a control unit 6 including a plurality of control buttons to which a predetermined instruction is input by the player, an image related to the BET table, and the like. And an image display device 7 to be displayed. Then, the player can participate in the game by operating the control unit 6 or the like while viewing the image displayed on the image display device 7.

Discharge outlets 8 for paying out game media are respectively provided on the side surfaces of the housing 2 where the stations 4 are installed. Further, a speaker 9 capable of outputting sound is provided at the upper right of the image display device 7 of each station 4.

A control unit 6 is provided on the side of the image display device 7 of the station 4. In the control unit 6, a confirmation button 30, a refund button 31, and a help button 32 are arranged in order from the left side when viewed from a position facing the station 4.

The confirmation button 30 is a button that is pressed when the BET operation is confirmed after the BET operation is performed. In addition to the BET operation, the button is pressed when confirming the input made by the player.

The payout button 31 is usually a button that is pressed after the game ends. When the payout button 31 is pressed, the game medium corresponding to the credit owned by the player is paid out from the payout exit 8.

The help button 32 is a button that is pressed when the operation method of the game is unknown. When the help button 32 is pressed, a help screen showing various operation information is displayed on the image display device 7 immediately after the help button 32 is pressed. Is displayed.

In the gaming unit 3, a plurality of dice 70 are rolled and stopped. In the present embodiment, the game unit 3 is configured to use three dice 70 (the dice 70A, the dice 70B, and the dice 70C).

The gaming unit 3 is formed in a circular shape, and a die discharge unit 3a from which the dice 70 are discharged, a rotary plate 3b that rolls the dice 70 sequentially discharged from the die discharge unit 3a, and a rotary plate 3b And a stop plate 3c that finally stops the rolling die 70.

The dice discharge part 3a is installed in the circular outer frame 3F which comprises the game part 3, and discharges dice | dies 70A-70C sequentially (it may be simultaneous) toward the rotary plate 3b from here. 2 and 3, the dice 70 are drawn larger than the dice discharge part 3a for easy explanation.

The rotating plate 3b is formed in a mortar shape as shown in FIG. A plurality of drive rollers 3d are rotatably provided on the lower surface of the rotating plate 3b in contact with the rotating plate 3b. When the game is started, the plurality of drive rollers 3d are rotationally driven by the rotational plate drive motor 300A, so that the rotational plate 3b is rotationally driven. In addition, protrusions 3h are provided on the surface of the rotating plate 3b at predetermined intervals so that when the rotating plate 3b is driven to rotate, it is easy to roll each die.

The stop plate 3c is formed in a circular plate shape at the bottom of the mortar-shaped rotating plate 3b, and the die 70 that rolls on the rotating plate 3b moves along with the rotation of the rotating plate 3b. It is an area that falls along the slope and finally stops. That is, the die 70 discharged from the die discharge portion 3a rolls on the surface of the rotating plate 3b by the rotation of the rotating plate 3b, and the rotating plate 3b stops and falls along the inclination of the rotating plate 3b. Finally, it stops on the stop plate 3c.

As shown in FIG. 4, the stop plate 3 c is configured to be slid by a stop plate drive motor 300 </ b> B. When the stop plate 3 c is slid, the die 70 is moved to the collection / release mechanism 10. Fall towards.

The collection / release mechanism 10 drives the accommodating portion 10a that receives the dice 70 falling from the stop plate 3c, the conveying mechanism 10b that conveys the dice 70 in the accommodating portion 10a toward the dice releasing portion 3a, and the conveying mechanism 10b. And a conveyance drive motor 300C. The recovery / release mechanism 10 recovers each die 70 after the detection of the output of each die 70 stopped on the stop plate 3c is completed by the later-described output detection device 15, and rotates again from the die discharge unit 3a. Any structure that can discharge the dice 70 toward the plate 3b may be used, and the structure is not limited to a specific form. That is, for example, the transport mechanism 10b is configured to transport the dice 70 from the storage unit 10a toward the dice discharge unit 3a by air pressure, and the dice 70 is transferred from the storage unit 10a to the dice discharge unit 3a by a transport body such as a conveyor. It can be implemented in various forms such as a transporting configuration.

The gaming portion 3 is entirely covered with a hemispherical transparent acrylic cover member 12 to restrict the rolling range of the dice 70. In the present embodiment, on the top of the cover member 12, a roll detection device 15 that detects the roll of the die 70 is installed. In FIG. 2, for ease of explanation, only a part of the gaming unit 3 is drawn so as to be covered by the cover member 12.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the outcome detecting device provided in the game device shown in FIG.
The output detection device 15 in the present embodiment processes an image sensor (CCD camera) 17 that captures an image of a die 70 that is a subject, and an image signal from the image sensor 17 to detect an output of the die 70. And a circuit 18.

In order to photograph the dice 70 on the stop plate 3c, the imaging element 17 is previously focused on the stop plate 3c by the focus lens 17a and exposure controlled. The appearance detection circuit 18 receives an image pickup signal from the image pickup device 17 and calculates the luminance of the subject recognition unit 19 that recognizes the position of the subject (dice 70) and the subject image (dice image) recognized by the subject recognition unit 19. A brightness calculation unit 20 that performs identification, a recognition processing unit 21 that identifies the output of the dice 70, an output data storage unit 22 that stores comparison data relating to the output of the dice 70, a control RAM 23, and a control CPU 24 that controls these. These units are connected via a bus, and each unit is controlled by the control CPU 24.

The image intensity distribution of the image of the image signal of the die 70 received from the image sensor 17 is measured by the subject recognition unit 19. By measuring the intensity distribution, the position of the die 70 on the stop plate 3c and the surface state of the die 70 can be specified. In the recognition processing unit 21, the outcome of each die 70 is specified by performing a comparison process with the comparison data stored in advance in the outcome data storage unit 22.

The identified outcome information is stored in the control RAM 23 and transmitted to the main control unit 80 described later via the interface 25. That is, the outcome detection device 15 identifies the outcomes of the three dice 70 stopped by the gaming unit 3 and transmits the identified outcome information to the main control unit 80.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen displayed on the image display device.
As shown in FIG. 6, the image display device 7 is a touch panel type liquid crystal display with a touch panel 35 attached to the front surface, and touches the touch panel 35 with a finger or the like to display icons or the like displayed on the liquid crystal screen 36. Can be selected. The touch panel 35 corresponds to the input device in the present invention.

During the game, a table-type betting board (BET screen) 40 that predicts the outcome of the dice 70 is displayed on the image display device 7 at a predetermined timing.

The BET screen 40 will be specifically described.
The BET screen 40 includes a plurality of normal BET areas 41 (normal BET area 41A, normal BET area 41B, normal BET area 41C, normal BET area 41D, normal BET area 41E, normal BET area 41F, normal BET area 41G, normal BET area 41G, Area 41H) and side BET area 42 are displayed. A normal BET area 41 is designated by touching the touch panel 35 with a finger or the like, and a normal BET operation is performed by displaying a chip in the designated normal BET area 41. Further, a side BET operation is performed by designating the side BET area 42 by touching the touch panel 35 with a finger or the like and displaying a chip in the side BET area 42.

On the right side of the side BET area 42, a unit BET button 43, a Re-BET button 43E, a refund result display unit 45, and a credit amount display unit 46 are displayed in order from the left.

The unit BET button 43 is a button for betting chips in the normal BET area 41 and the side BET area 42 designated by the player. The unit BET button 43 includes four types, that is, a 1BET button 43A, a 5BET button 43B, a 10BET button 43C, and a 100BET button 43D. If the BET operation is wrong, the BET operation can be redone by touching the Re-BET button 43E with a finger or the like.

The player first designates the normal BET area 41 or the side BET area 42 by using the cursor 47 by touching the touch panel 35 with a finger or the like. In this state, when the 1BET button 43A is touched with a finger or the like, the chip can be betted in units of one chip (the number of BETs increases in the order of 1, 2, 3 each time the 1BET button 43A is touched with a finger or the like). Similarly, when the 5BET button 43B is touched with a finger or the like, chips can be betted in units of 5 chips (the number of BETs increases in the order of 5, 10, and 15 each time the 5BET button 43B is touched with a finger or the like). Similarly, when the 10BET button 43C is touched with a finger or the like, chips can be betted in units of 10 chips (the number of BETs increases in the order of 10, 20, and 30 each time the 10BET button 43C is touched with a finger or the like). Similarly, when the 100 BET button 43D is touched with a finger or the like, chips can be betted in units of 100 (the BET number increases in order of 100, 200, and 300 each time the 100 BET button 43D is touched with a finger or the like). The number of chips betted so far is displayed as a chip mark 48, and the number displayed on the chip mark 48 indicates the number of chips bet.

The payout result display section 45 displays the number of BETs of the player's chips in the previous game and the number of payout credits. The number obtained by subtracting the number of BETs from the number of refund credits is the number of credits newly acquired by the player in the previous game.

The credit amount display unit 46 displays the number of credits owned by the player. When the chip is betted, the number of credits decreases according to the number of BETs (one credit per chip). In addition, when the betted chip is won and credits are refunded, the number of credits corresponding to the number of refunds increases. If the number of credits owned by the player becomes 0, the game is over.

Next, the normal BET area 41 of the BET screen 40 will be described.
The normal BET areas 41 </ b> A and 41 </ b> B are portions for betting by expecting the total value of the dice 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> C. That is, if the total value is expected to be 4 to 10, the normal BET area 41A is selected, and if the total value is expected to be 11 to 17, the normal BET area 41B is selected. The payout is set to 1: 1 (two payouts for one BET).

The normal BET area 41 </ b> C is a portion to bet by expecting that two of the three dice 70 have the same outcome. That is, one of (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5), (6, 6) of the three dice 70 This is a portion to bet in anticipation of the appearance of the combination of the first and second, and the payout is set to 1:10.

The normal BET area 41D is a portion to bet by expecting all three dice 70 to have the same outcome. That is, the outcomes of the three dice 70 are (1, 1, 1), (2, 2, 2), (3, 3, 3), (4, 4, 4), (5, 5, 5). , (6, 6, 6), the portion to bet in anticipation of being any of (6, 6, 6), and the payout is set to 1:30.

The normal BET area 41E is a portion where all the three dice 70 have the same appearance and bet in anticipation of the number. That is, the three dice 70 are (1, 1, 1), (2, 2, 2), (3, 3, 3), (4, 4, 4), (5, 5, 5), (6 , 6, 6), and a portion for betting in anticipation of the number, and the payout is set to 1: 180.

The normal BET area 41 </ b> F is a portion for betting by expecting the total value of the three dice 70. The payout is set according to the appearance frequency of the total value. When the total value is 4 or 17, the payout is set to 1:60. When the total value is 5 or 16, the total value is 6 or 15. 1:18, if the sum is 7 or 14, 1:12, if the sum is 8 or 13, 1: 8, if the sum is 9 or 12, 1: 7, and When the total value is 10 or 11, it is set to 1: 6.

The normal BET area 41G is a portion to bet in anticipation of the outcome of the two dice 70 out of the three dice 70, and the payout is set to 1: 5.

The normal BET area 41H is an area where a BET is predicted and a BET is anticipated, and a payout is set according to the number of dies 70 that match the predicted outcome.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the game apparatus shown in FIG.
The main control unit 80 of the game apparatus 1 includes a CPU 81, a ROM 82, a RAM 83, and a microcomputer 85 having a bus 84 that performs data transfer between them as a core.

The CPU 81 is connected to the rotary plate drive motor 300A, the stop plate drive motor 300B, and the transport drive motor 300C via the I / O interface 90. The CPU 81 is connected to a timer 131 capable of measuring time via the I / O interface 90. Further, the above-described output detecting device 15 is connected to the I / O interface 90, and information regarding the output of the three dice 70 stopped on the stop plate 3c with the output detecting device 15 and the like. Send and receive. Further, a communication interface 95 is connected to the I / O interface 90, and the main control unit 80 exchanges data such as BET information and payout information with each station 4 via the communication interface 95. Send and receive.

The ROM 82 in the main control unit 80 is a program for realizing basic functions of the game device 1, specifically, a program for controlling various devices that drive the game unit 3, and a program for controlling each station 4. Are stored, a payout table, data indicating a predetermined time T, data indicating a specific value TT, and the like are stored.

The RAM 83 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 81. For example, the BET information transmitted from each station 4, the outcome information of the dice 70 transmitted from the outcome detector 15, and the CPU 81. Temporarily store data relating to the result of the processing executed by.

The CPU 81 controls the rotary plate drive motor 300A, the stop plate drive motor 300B, and the conveyance drive motor 300C that drive the game unit 3 based on the data and programs stored in the ROM 82 and RAM 83, and the rotary plate 3b of the game unit 3 The die 70 is inserted into Furthermore, control processing accompanying the progress of the game, such as confirmation processing of each die 70 stopped on the stop plate 3c, is executed.

The CPU 81 has a function of transmitting / receiving data to / from each station 4 and controlling each station 4 to advance the game in addition to the control processing accompanying the progress of the game. Specifically, BET information transmitted from each station 4 is accepted. Further, a winning determination process is performed based on the outcome of the dice 70 and the BET information transmitted from each station 4, and the payout amount paid out at each station 4 is referred to the payout table stored in the ROM 82. calculate.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the station shown in FIG.
The station 4 includes a main body 100 provided with the image display device 7 and the like, and a game medium receiving device 5 attached to the main body 100. The main body 100 further includes a station control unit 110 and some peripheral devices.

The station control unit 110 includes a CPU 111, a ROM 112, and a RAM 113.

The ROM 112 stores a program for realizing the basic functions of the station 4, various programs necessary for controlling the station 4, a data table, and the like.

The RAM 113 is a memory for temporarily storing various data calculated by the CPU 111, the number of credits owned by the player, the BET status by the player, various flags, and the like.
The RAM 113 is provided with a special magnification storage area and a free game number storage area. Special magnification data indicating the special magnification is stored in the special magnification storage area. As described above, the special magnification is a value that is referred to when an additional payout is awarded. The free game count storage area stores data indicating the remaining number of free games.

A confirmation button 30, a refund button 31, and a help button 32 provided on the control unit 6 are connected to the CPU 111. Then, the CPU 111 performs control to execute various corresponding operations based on operation signals output by pressing the buttons. Specifically, various processes are executed based on an input signal supplied from the control unit 6 in response to an input of the player's operation, and data and programs stored in the ROM 112 and RAM 113, and The result is transmitted to the CPU 81 of the main control unit 80.

Further, the CPU 111 receives a command signal from the CPU 81 of the main control unit 80 and controls peripheral devices constituting the station 4. The CPU 111 executes various processes based on input signals supplied from the control unit 6 and the touch panel 35 and data and programs stored in the ROM 112 and the RAM 113. And the peripheral device which comprises the station 4 is controlled based on the result of the said process. Note that which method is used for processing is set for each processing according to the content of the processing. For example, the game media payout process corresponds to the former, and the BET operation process by the player corresponds to the latter.

A hopper 114 is connected to the CPU 111, and the hopper 114 pays out a predetermined number of game media from the payout outlet 8 in response to a command signal from the CPU 111.

The image display device 7 is connected to the CPU 111 via the liquid crystal driving circuit 120. The liquid crystal drive circuit 120 includes a program ROM, an image ROM, an image control CPU, a work RAM, a VDP (video display processor), a video RAM, and the like. The program ROM stores an image control program related to display on the image display device 7 and various selection tables. In the image ROM, for example, dot data for forming an image displayed on the image display device 7 and dot data for displaying the reel image 101 are stored. The image control CPU also displays an image to be displayed on the image display device 7 from dot data stored in advance in the image ROM in accordance with an image control program stored in advance in the program ROM based on the parameters set by the CPU 111. The decision is made. The work RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU. The VDP forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU and outputs the image to the image display device 7. The video RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by VDP.

As described above, the touch panel 35 is attached to the front surface of the image display device 7, and operation information on the touch panel 35 is transmitted to the CPU 111. The touch panel 35 detects an input operation by the player on the BET screen 40 or the like. Specifically, selection of the normal BET area 41 and the side BET area 42 on the BET screen 40, input of the unit BET button 43, and the like are performed by touching the touch panel 35, and the information is transmitted to the CPU 111. Based on this information, the player's BET information is stored in the RAM 113. Further, the BET information is transmitted to the CPU 81 of the main control unit 80 and stored in the BET information storage area of the RAM 83.

Furthermore, the sound output circuit 126 and the speaker 9 are connected to the CPU 111, and the speaker 9 generates various sound effects when performing various effects based on the output signals from the sound output circuit 126. The CPU 111 is connected to a game medium receiving device 5, which is a device for inserting game media such as medals and money, via the data receiving unit 127. The data reception unit 127 receives the credit signal transmitted from the game medium reception device 5, and the CPU 111 increases the credit number of the player stored in the RAM 113 based on the transmitted credit signal.

A timer 130 capable of measuring time is connected to the CPU 111.

Subsequently, processing executed in the game device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12.
First, processing performed in the main control unit will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of dice game execution processing performed in the main control unit.

First, in step S <b> 100, the CPU 81 transmits a BET start signal to each station 4.

In step S <b> 101, the CPU 81 starts measuring the elapsed time t by using the timer 131. Next, the CPU 81 compares the elapsed time t measured by the timer 131 with the data indicating the predetermined time T stored in the ROM 82, and the elapsed time t measured by the timer 131 becomes the predetermined time T. It is determined whether or not (step S102).

If the CPU 81 determines in step S102 that the elapsed time t has not reached the predetermined time T, the CPU 81 returns the process to step S102. On the other hand, when determining in step S102 that the elapsed time t has reached the predetermined time T, the CPU 81 transmits a BET end signal to each station 4 (step S103).
Then, the CPU 81 receives BET information from each station 4 (step S104). The BET information is information related to normal BET input and side BET input performed at each station 4.

The CPU 81 determines whether or not a predetermined time (TT) has elapsed after completion of the BET at each station 4 (step S105). In this process, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the difference between the elapsed time t counted by the BET timer 131 and the predetermined time T stored in the ROM 82 has reached the specific value TT stored in the ROM 82. . Specifically, the CPU 81 first subtracts the predetermined time T stored in the ROM 82 from the elapsed time t counted by the timer 131. Furthermore, the numerical value obtained by subtraction and the data indicating the specific value TT stored in the ROM 82 are compared, and the numerical value obtained by subtraction becomes the specific value TT stored in the ROM 82. Determine whether. By appropriately setting the data indicating the specific value TT, the rolling process of the dice 70 can be set at an arbitrary timing.

If it is determined in step S105 that the predetermined time (TT) has not elapsed after the BET in each station 4 is completed, the CPU 81 returns the process to step S105. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S105 that the predetermined time (TT) has elapsed after the BET in each station 4 is completed, the CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S106.

In step S106, the CPU 81 performs a rolling process for the dice 70. In this process, the CPU 81 controls the rotary plate drive motor 300A, the stop plate drive motor 300B, and the conveyance drive motor 300C based on the data and programs stored in the ROM 82 and RAM 83, and controls the insertion of the dice 70 and the dice 70. Rolling control, die 70 stop control, and the like are performed. Furthermore, control processing accompanying the progress of the game, such as confirmation processing of each die 70 stopped on the stop plate 3c, is executed.
When the CPU 81, the ROM 82, and the RAM 83 execute the process of step S106 in cooperation, the CPU 81, the ROM 82, and the RAM 83 function as a controller that executes the process (C) in the present invention. Step S106 corresponds to stage (C) in the present invention.

In step S107, the CPU 81 performs a normal payout amount determination process. In this process, the CPU 81 performs a winning determination process based on the outcome information of the dice 70 stopped on the stop plate 3c and the BET information received from each station 4, and the game medium to be paid out at each station 4 is determined. The amount (ordinary payout amount) is calculated with reference to the payout table stored in the ROM 82.

Next, the CPU 81 transmits normal payout information indicating the normal payout amount at each station 4 to each station 4 (step S108).

Next, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the total number of dice rolls is a specific number (8) based on the roll information of the dice 70 stopped on the stop plate 3c (step S109). When determining that the total number of dice rolls is a specific number (8), the CPU 81 transmits a trigger signal to each station 4. The trigger signal is a signal that triggers execution of the process related to the awarding of an additional payout in each station 4 based on the total number of dice rolls reaching a specific number (8).

When determining in step S109 that the total number of dice rolls is not the specific number (8), or after executing the process of step S110, the CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

The process performed in the main control unit 80 has been described above.
Subsequently, processing performed in the station 4 will be described.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of dice game execution processing performed in the station.
First, the CPU 111 determines whether or not a free game flag is set (step S10). The free game flag is a flag that is set in the station 4 where the side BET is placed when the total number of dice rolls reaches a specific number (8). (See step S35 in FIG. 11B).

When determining that the free game flag is not set, the CPU 111 executes a normal game execution process (step S11). On the other hand, when determining that the free game flag is set, the CPU 111 executes a free game execution process (step S12). After executing the process of step S11 or step S12, the CPU 111 ends the present subroutine.

FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are flowcharts showing a subroutine of normal game execution processing performed in the station.
First, in step S <b> 20, the CPU 111 determines whether a BET start signal is received from the main control unit 80. If it is determined that the BET start signal has not been received, the process returns to step S20. On the other hand, if it is determined that a BET start signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S21.

In step S21, the CPU 111 performs a BET image display process. In this process, the CPU 111 displays the BET screen 40 shown in FIG.

In step S22, the CPU 111 performs a BET operation acceptance process. In this process, the CPU 111 accepts a normal BET input and a side BET input by the player via the touch panel 35. In this process, the CPU 111 stores information on the side BET input in the RAM 113 as side BET information.
When the CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 execute the process of step S22 in cooperation, the CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 serve as a controller that executes the process (A) and the process (B) in the present invention. Function. Step S22 constitutes step (A) and step (B) in the present invention.

The CPU 111 determines whether or not a BET end signal has been received from the main control unit 80 (step S23). If it is determined that the BET end signal has not been received, the process returns to step S22. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BET end signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S24.

In step S24, the CPU 111 transmits BET information to the main control unit 80. In this process, the CPU 111 transmits the information regarding the normal BET input and the side BET input received in step S22 to the main control unit 80 as BET information. The BET information includes the station 4 identification number.

Next, the CPU 111 receives normal payout information from the main control unit 80 (step S25).

Next, the CPU 111 determines whether or not a trigger signal is received from the main control unit 80 (step S26).
When determining that the trigger signal has been received, the CPU 111 determines, based on the side BET information stored in the RAM 113, whether or not a side BET has been performed in step S22 (step S27).

When determining that the side BET has been placed, the CPU 111 displays the numbers in the reel image 101 in a variable manner (step S28). In this process, the CPU 111 displays an indicator image in the indicator display area 102. Further, the CPU 111 switches the position where the indicator image is displayed by generating a random number at a predetermined timing.
Next, the CPU 111 accepts an input to stop displaying numbers in the reel image 101 (step S29). At this time, the player can stop and display the numbers on the reel image 101 by touching a position on the touch panel 35 corresponding to the STOP button image 104.

Next, the CPU 111 determines whether or not an input to stop displaying numbers in the reel image 101 has been performed from the touch panel 35 (step S30). In this process, the CPU 111 determines whether or not a signal issued from the touch panel 35 when a location on the touch panel 35 corresponding to the STOP button image 104 is touched is received.
If it is determined that the input to stop displaying the numbers has not been performed, the CPU 111 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the reel image 101 was displayed in step S28 (step S31). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the CPU 111 returns the process to step S29.

If it is determined in step S30 that an input to stop displaying the numbers in the reel image 101 is made, the CPU 111 stops displaying the numbers in the reel image 101 (see FIG. 1C) (step S32). In addition, the CPU 111 stops and displays the indicator image on the right side of the first numeric display area 101A, the second numeric display area 101B, or the third numeric display area 101C.
In this processing, the CPU 111 determines three numbers using a random number from among the numbers related to the specific number (8), and determines the determined three numbers in the first number display area 101A and the first number, respectively. They are arranged in either the 2-digit display area 101B or the third-digit display area 101C. That is, in the present embodiment, after the player touches a position on the touch panel 35 corresponding to the STOP button image 104, the number to be stopped is determined. However, in the present invention, before the player touches a position on the touch panel 35 corresponding to the STOP button image 104, the number to be displayed in a stop may be determined.

When the CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 execute the processes in steps S28 to S32 in cooperation, the CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 function as a controller that executes the process (E) in the present invention. . Steps S28 to S32 correspond to stage (E) in the present invention.
In this embodiment, the reel image 101 is displayed on the image display device 7 as a special symbol display device. However, the special symbol display device in the present invention is not limited to the image display device. As the special symbol display device in the present invention, a mechanical reel generally provided in a slot machine may be adopted. In this case, a number related to a specific number may be drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel.

Next, the CPU 111 determines the number of stop display in the display area located on the left side of the indicator image as a special magnification (step S33). As described above, the special magnification is a value that is referred to when an additional payout is awarded. In this process, the CPU 111 stores special magnification data indicating the determined special magnification in a predetermined area (special magnification storage area) of the RAM 113.

Next, the CPU 111 first adds the number of game media obtained by multiplying the number of game media bet on the side bet by the special magnification based on the side BET information stored in the RAM 113 and the special magnification data. The payout amount is determined (step S34).

Next, the CPU 111 sets a free game flag (step S35). As described above, the free game flag is a flag that is set in the station 4 where the side BET is performed when the total number of dice rolls reaches a specific number (8). It is a flag indicating that it is in the middle.

Next, the CPU 111 sets the remaining free game count T to T = C (C = 10 in this embodiment) in a predetermined area (free game count storage area) of the RAM 113 (step S36).

If it is determined in step S26 that a trigger signal has not been received, if it is determined in step S27 that a side BET has not been performed, if it is determined in step S31 that a predetermined time has elapsed, or the process of step S36 is performed. After the execution, the CPU 111 performs a process related to payout of game media (step S37).
Specifically, the CPU 111 updates the number of credits of the player stored in the RAM 113 and updates the display on the refund result display unit 45 and the credit number display unit 46.

In this process, the CPU 111 determines that the trigger signal is not received in step S26, determines that the side BET is not performed in step S27, or determines that the predetermined time has elapsed in step S31. In this case, processing related to paying out the number of game media corresponding to the normal payout amount indicated by the normal payout information received from the main control unit 80 in step S25 is performed.
When the CPU 81, the ROM 82, the RAM 83, the CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 cooperate to execute this process, the CPU 81, the ROM 82, the RAM 83, the CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 It functions as a controller for executing the process (D) in the invention.

On the other hand, when the process of step S36 is executed, the CPU 111 corresponds to the sum of the normal payout amount indicated by the normal payout information received from the main control unit 80 in step S25 and the first additional payout amount determined in step S34. Processing related to payout of the number of game media to be performed is performed.
When the CPU 81, the ROM 82, the RAM 83, the CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 cooperate to execute this process, the CPU 81, the ROM 82, the RAM 83, the CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 It functions as a controller for executing the process (F) in the invention.
In the present embodiment, when the total number of dice rolls reaches a specific number, an additional payout is made at all the stations 4 where the side BET is placed. However, in the present invention, when there are a plurality of stations where side bets are placed when the total number of dice rolls reaches a specific number, it is assumed that an additional payout is made only at some stations. Also good. In this case, a station on which an additional payout is to be performed may be determined based on the amount of game media that are normally betted or side-betted at each station. Further, the amount of game media to be awarded as an additional payout may be varied based on the amount of game media that have been normally BET or side BET.

12A and 12B are flowcharts showing a subroutine of free game execution processing performed in the station.
First, the CPU 111 executes the processes in steps S40 to S54, but these processes are the same as the processes in steps S20 to S34 in FIGS. 11A and 11B, and thus the description thereof is omitted here. .

Note that the payout information received by the CPU 111 from the main control unit 80 in step S25 is called normal payout information, whereas the payout information received by the CPU 111 from the main control unit 80 in step S45 is called standard payout information. The payout amount determined in step S34 is called the first additional payout amount, whereas the payout amount determined in step S54 is called the special payout amount.

Further, in step S42, the player credits the same number of game media as the number of game media normally bet in the normal game (the normal game in which the dice roll is 8) that triggered the free game. A normal BET can be made for any die roll without reducing the number. On the other hand, for the side BET, the number of credits is reduced by the number of game media that have been side BET.

In step S53, the CPU 111 overwrites and saves special magnification data indicating the determined special magnification in a predetermined area (special magnification storage area) of the RAM 113. That is, in this embodiment, if the total number of dice rolls reaches a specific number during the free game, the special magnification can be changed to a new value.

If it is determined in step S46 that a trigger signal has not been received, if it is determined in step S47 that a side BET has not been performed, if it is determined in step S51 that a predetermined time has elapsed, or the process of step S54 is performed. After the execution, the CPU 111 performs processing related to payout of game media (step S55).
In this process, the CPU 111 determines that the trigger signal is not received in step S46, determines that the side BET is not performed in step S47, or determines that the predetermined time has elapsed in step S51. In this case, the number corresponding to the amount obtained by multiplying the standard payout amount indicated by the standard payout information received from the main control unit 80 in step S45 by the special magnification indicated by the special magnification data stored in the special magnification storage area of the RAM 113. Processing related to payout of the game media.
On the other hand, when the process of step S54 is executed, the CPU 111 adds the standard payout amount indicated by the standard payout information received from the main control unit 80 in step S45 and the special payout amount determined in step S54 to the sum of the RAM 113. Processing related to payout of game media corresponding to the amount obtained by multiplying the special magnification indicated by the special magnification data stored in the special magnification storage area is performed.

Next, the CPU 111 sets the remaining free game count T to T = T−1 in the free game count storage area of the RAM 113 (step S56).
Subsequently, the CPU 111 determines whether or not T = 0 (step S57).
If it is determined that T = 0 is not true, the CPU 111 ends this subroutine.
On the other hand, when determining that T = 0, the CPU 111 clears the free game flag (step S58) and ends the present subroutine.

The present embodiment has been described above.
In the present embodiment, the free game is played when the total number of dice rolls is a specific number. However, the bonus game in the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, as with the normal game, it is necessary to bet, but a game in which a special rate is multiplied by the payout amount may be played.
A game different from the dice game (for example, a card game such as poker) may be played. In this case as well, the special amount may be multiplied by the payout amount.
Also, these games may be played only once or repeated multiple times. When it is repeated a plurality of times, the number of games may be determined based on a specific number.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the number related to the specific number, the number in which the one's place is the specific number is given, but the number related to the specific number in the present invention is not limited to this example. . For example, the number associated with a particular number in the present invention may be a multiple of the particular number.

According to the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, two types of BETs, a normal BET and a side BET, can be performed. When a side BET is placed, not only a normal payout based on the normal BET but also an additional payout based on the side BET can be awarded. As a result, it is possible to increase the choices when betting, so that it is possible to provide a game in which the player does not feel bored.
Further, according to the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, after the numbers are displayed in a variable manner in the reel image 101, the numbers are displayed in a stopped state. The numbers displayed in the variable display and the stop display are numbers related to a specific number. When the total number of dice rolls is a specific number, an additional payout is awarded based on the number that is stopped and displayed next to the indicator on condition that a side BET has been placed. That is, the specific number is a condition for giving an additional payout, and is also related to the number of game media given as an additional payout. Therefore, the specific number is extremely important for the player, and the player can be interested in the specific number. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, according to the game device 1 according to the present embodiment, the number “8” that is considered good in Japan, China, and the like is set as the specific number. Therefore, when the game apparatus 1 is installed in Japan, China, or the like, it is possible to further increase the player's interest and interest in a specific number that is considered good. Therefore, the player can be absorbed in the game, and a game in which the player does not feel bored even if the game is played for a long time can be provided.
In addition, since the number that is stopped and displayed next to the indicator serves as a reference for determining the additional payout amount, what number is stopped and displayed is a serious concern for the player. Therefore, the player can visually enjoy how the numbers are displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the reel image 101. Thereby, it is possible to provide a game in which the player does not feel bored.

Further, according to the game device 1 according to the present embodiment, the larger the number of side-betted game media, the more game media are paid as an additional payout. Accordingly, the player can be prompted to side-bet a large number of game media, so that the profit of the game store can be increased.
In addition, according to the game device 1 according to the present embodiment, the larger the number stopped and displayed beside the indicator, the more game media is paid as an additional payout. Therefore, it is desirable for the player to stop and display as large a number as possible. The larger the stop-displayed number is, the greater joy can be given to the player. Through such numerical change display and stop display, the player can be absorbed in the game.

In addition, according to the game device 1 according to the present embodiment, a free game is played when the total number of dice rolls is a specific number. In the free game, an amount of game media calculated based on the game result and the number stopped and displayed beside the indicator is paid. That is, the larger the number that is displayed next to the indicator, the greater the number of game media that are paid during the free game.
Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for the total number of dice rolls to be a specific number, and can be eager to stop and display the largest possible number. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player crazy about the game, and it is possible to provide a game that makes it difficult for the player to feel bored even if the game is played for a long time.
In addition, if a side BET is performed in a game in which the total number of dice rolls is a specific number, the player can subsequently play the game without betting the game medium (that is, free of charge). . If the number displayed in a stopped state is large even though the game can be played for free, there is a possibility that a very large number of game media can be acquired in the free game.
Accordingly, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation that the total number of dice rolls will be a specific number and that a large number be stopped and displayed.

In the present embodiment, the case where the real die 70 rolls in the gaming unit 3 has been described. However, in the present invention, the main image display device is used separately from the image display device provided in the station without using the real die. You may comprise so that it may install in a game device and the image which shows a mode that a dice rolls on a main image display apparatus may be displayed.
In this case, the CPU 81 is connected to the random number generator 130 </ b> B and a liquid crystal drive circuit 120 </ b> B equivalent to the liquid crystal drive circuit 120 included in the station 4 via the I / O interface 90. Further, a main image display device 701 is connected via the liquid crystal driving circuit 120B.
The CPU 81 determines the output of each die 70 using a random number. Then, an image showing how the die 70 rolls is displayed on the main image display device 701. Further, an image showing how the dice 70 stops at the determined outcome is displayed on the main image display device 701.

In the present embodiment, the case where the real die 70 rolls in the gaming unit 3 has been described. However, in the present invention, the state where the die rolls to the image display device provided in the station without using the real die. You may comprise so that the image shown may be displayed.
In this case, a random number generator 130 </ b> B is connected to the CPU 81 via the I / O interface 90.
The CPU 81 determines the output of each die 70 using a random number, and transmits the determined output information of each die 70 to each station 4. Each station 4 displays an image showing how the dice 70 roll on the image display device 7. Furthermore, an image showing how the dice 70 stop is displayed on the image display device 7 based on the received turn information of each dice 70.

In this embodiment, the case where the image display device 7 is not installed other than the station 4 has been described. However, in the present invention, the main image display device is installed in the game device separately from the image display device provided in the station, and the main image is displayed. You may comprise so that the image which shows the mode of the dice rolling in a game part may be displayed on a display apparatus.
In this case, the CPU 81 is connected to the dice photographing apparatus 701 including the CCD camera 17B and the liquid crystal driving circuit 120B equivalent to the liquid crystal driving circuit 120 included in the station 4 via the I / O interface 90. Further, a main image display device 701 is connected via the liquid crystal driving circuit 120B. The CCD camera 17B included in the dice photographing device 701 is installed at an angle at which the gaming unit 3 can be photographed.
Based on the signal transmitted from the dice photographing device 701, the CPU 81 displays on the main image display device 701 an image showing the state of the dice 70 that rolls in the gaming unit 3.

In the present embodiment, the case where the image of the dice 70 is not displayed on the image display device 7 provided in the station 4 has been described. However, in the present invention, the state of the dice rolling in the game unit is shown on the image display device provided in the station. You may comprise so that an image may be displayed.
In this case, the CPU 81 is connected to the dice photographing apparatus 701 including the CCD camera 17B via the I / O interface 90. The CCD camera 17B included in the dice photographing device 701 is installed at an angle at which the gaming unit 3 can be photographed.
The CPU 81 transmits a signal transmitted from the dice photographing apparatus 701 to each station. Based on the signal received from the main control unit 80, the CPU 111 displays an image showing the state of the dice 70 that rolls in the gaming unit 3 on the image display device 7.

In the present embodiment, the case where the output of the die 70 is detected using the CCD camera 17 has been described. However, the method of detecting the output of the die in the present invention is not particularly limited, and can be identified, for example, inside the die. It is also possible to embed a simple element, for example, an element that reacts to magnetism, and detect the output using a magnetic change. Further, the output of the die may be detected using an optical sensor.

In the present embodiment, the case where the die 70 is rolled using the rotary plate drive motor 300A, the stop plate drive motor 300B, and the conveyance drive motor 300C has been described. However, the method of rolling the die is not particularly limited. The dice may be configured to roll on the diaphragm. Further, the dice may be constantly exposed in the gaming unit without being collected.

In the present embodiment, the case where the number of dies 70 is three has been described. However, in the present invention, the number of dies is not limited, and for example, the number of dies may be five.

In this embodiment, the case where the controller in the present invention is configured by the CPU 81 provided in the main control unit 80 and the CPU 111 provided in the station 4 has been described. However, the controller in the present invention is configured by only one CPU. It may be.

In the embodiment described above, the specific number is set in advance, but a configuration in which the player can set the specific number may be employed.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen displayed on an image display device according to another embodiment.
In the following, the same components as those of the game apparatus 1 according to the above-described embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.
In addition, description of parts to which the description in the above-described embodiment applies is omitted.

In FIG. 13, a BET screen 40 is shown.
On the BET screen 40 of FIG. 13, a specific number setting button image 110 (110A to 110Q) is displayed. The player can touch any part on the touch panel 35 corresponding to the specific number setting button image 110 corresponding to the number desired to be set as a specific number during a period during which the normal BET and side BET can be performed (BET period). Can be set as a specific number.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of dice game execution processing performed in the main control unit according to another embodiment.
First, the CPU 81 executes the processes of step S200 to step S204, but these processes are the same as the processes of steps S100 to S104 in FIG.

After executing the process of step S204, the CPU 81 determines whether or not an input for setting a specific number has been made (step S220). In this process, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the specific number setting information is included in the BET information received in step S204.
When the location on the touch panel 35 corresponding to the specific number setting button image 110 corresponding to any number is touched during the BET period, the CPU 111 of the station 4 displays information indicating the number (specific number setting information). The BET information is transmitted to the main control unit 80 so as to be included in the BET information.

When determining that the input for setting the specific number has been performed, the CPU 81 determines the number indicated by the specific number setting information to be a specific number (step S221). In this process, the CPU 81 stores the determined specific number in a predetermined area (specific number storage area) of the RAM 83 in association with the identification number of the station 4 that is the transmission source of the specific number setting information.

If it is determined in step S220 that an input for setting a specific number has not been performed, or after executing the process of step S221, the CPU 81 shifts the process to step S205.
Subsequently, the CPU 81 executes the processes of steps S205 to S208. Since these processes are the same as the processes of steps S105 to S108 of FIG. 9, the description thereof is omitted here.

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the total number of dice rolls is a specific number set in any station 4 (step S209). In this process, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the same number as the total number of dice rolls exists in the specific number stored in association with each station 4 in the specific number storage area of the RAM 83. .

When determining that the total number of dice rolls is a specific number set in any station 4, the CPU 81 transmits a trigger signal to the station 4 (step S210).
If it is determined in step S209 that the total number of dice rolls is not the specific number set in any station 4, or after executing the process of step S210, the CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. .

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 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.

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. Also, the purpose of the abstract is to simplify the technical contents and essence of this application by patent offices and general public organizations, 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.

It is a figure which shows the output of the dice obtained as a result of shaking a die. It is the figure which showed an example of the display screen displayed on an image display apparatus. It is the figure which showed an example of the display screen displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a perspective view showing typically an example of the game device concerning this embodiment. It is the figure which expanded and showed the game part of the game device shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed typically the path | route from collection | recovery of die | dye in a game part to discharge | release. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a turn detection device provided in the game device shown in FIG. 2. It is the figure which showed an example of the display screen displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the game device shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the station shown in FIG. 2. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the dice game execution process performed in a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the dice game execution process performed in a station. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the normal game execution process performed in a station. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the normal game execution process performed in a station. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the free game execution process performed in a station. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the free game execution process performed in a station. It is the figure which showed an example of the display screen displayed on the image display apparatus which concerns on other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the dice game execution process performed in the main control part which concerns on other embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device 2 Case 3 Game part 4 Station 6 Control part 7 Image display apparatus 70 Dice 81 CPU
82 ROM
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111 CPU
112 ROM
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Claims (5)

A game device having the following configuration,
A game part that stops when a plurality of dice rolls,
An input device capable of performing a normal BET on the outcome of a die and a side BET different from the normal BET;
A special symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of special symbols in which a number related to a specific number is displayed;
A controller programmed to execute the following processes (A) to (F).
(A) a process of receiving an input for performing the normal BET from the input device;
(B) a process of receiving an input for performing the side BET from the input device;
(C) A process of rolling and stopping the plurality of dice in the gaming unit,
(D) a process of giving a normal payout based on the outcome of the plurality of dice stopped by the process (C) and the normal BET performed in the process (A);
(E) a process of stopping and displaying one special symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol display device; and
(F) When the sum of the rolls of the plurality of dice stopped by the process (C) is the specific number, on the condition that the side BET is input in the process (B) A process of giving an additional payout based on the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed by the process (E). The game device according to claim 1,
The process (F)
This is a process of paying an amount of game media obtained by multiplying the amount of game media betted in the process (B) by the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed in the process (E). The game device according to claim 1,
The process (F)
A game result determined in the bonus game is executed by executing a bonus game that is a game that is started when the total number of dice rolls stopped by the process (C) is the specific number And a process of paying an amount of game media calculated based on the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed by the process (E),
The process (C)
In the period in which the bonus game is not executed by the process (F), the plurality of dice are rolled in the game unit and stopped. The game device according to claim 3,
The bonus game is
It is a free game that is played even if the game medium is not bet,
The process (C)
In the process (A), when an input indicating that a normal BET is performed is performed, the plurality of dice rolls in the gaming unit and is stopped.
The process (F)
(F-1) On the condition that the sum of the outcomes of a plurality of dice stopped by the process (C) is the specific number, the plurality of dice are removed even if the game medium is not bet. Rolling and stopping in the game department,
(F-2) a process for determining a standard payout amount based on the outcome of the plurality of dice stopped by the process (F-1), and
(F-3) An amount of game media calculated based on the standard payout amount determined in the process (F-2) and the number displayed in the special symbol stopped and displayed in the process (E). It is a payment process. A control method of a game device,
(A) receiving an input indicating that a normal BET is to be given from the input device;
(B) receiving from the input device an input for performing a side BET different from the normal BET;
(C) rolling and stopping a plurality of dice at the game unit;
(D) a step of granting a normal payout based on the outcomes of the plurality of dice stopped in the step (C) and the normal BET performed in the step (A);
(E) A special symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of special symbols on which a number related to a specific number is displayed is variably displayed, and then one special symbol is stopped and displayed. Stages and
(F) If the total number of dice rolls stopped in the step (C) is the specific number, on the condition that an input for performing a side BET is made in the step (B) And a step of giving an additional payout based on the number displayed on the special symbol stopped and displayed in the step (E).

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