WO2015063941A1 - Gaming machine, dice game system, and gaming machine control method - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a gaming machine or the like capable of making players want to continue and to be interested in a game by creating a gaming association between normal bets and jackpot bets. [Solution] A station control unit (210) starts rotation of a reel array that pertains to jackpot betting when betting time begins (step S10). Then, the station control unit (210) sequentially detects the betting status of normal bets and appropriately changes the reel array in response to the detection results (step S20). The station control unit (210) stops rotation of the reel array that pertains to the jackpot betting when the end of betting time is detected (step S30), and ends processing after determining the presence or absence of a winner.

Description

Game machine, dice game system, and game machine control method

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a dice game system, and a gaming machine control method for playing a game using dice lottery results.

In Asian casinos such as Macau, dice games represented by SICBO are gaining popularity. SICBO is a game in which a dealer rolls three dice, a player predicts the total number and combination of turns, and bets chips on pictures and numbers on a table to obtain a payout. In the table, an area for betting by predicting the number of dice rolls (for example, a combination of two dice out of three / combination), and an area for betting by predicting the total number of dice (for example, three areas) Total number of dice / Total), and further, an area where the sum of the three dice eyes is “large” or “small” is expected to bet (for example, “large” (11 to 17), “small” (4-10) / Big or Small) and the like. The player places a bet while the dealer rolls three dice and puts the lid on. After that, when the dealer declares the end of bet acceptance (such as “No more bet”), the dealer removes the lid, and the winning or losing is determined by clarifying the eyes of each die.

However, the conventional dice game represented by SICBO has a problem that since the types of bets are limited, the game tends to be relatively monotonous and it is difficult to increase the willingness to continue the game.

In order to solve such a problem, not only bet on a plurality of dice rolls (or combinations of rolls) stopped in one game (so-called normal bet) but also stop in multiple games. 2. Description of the Related Art A game device (game machine) has been proposed that allows a bet of a different type from a normal bet (so-called side bet) to bet on a combination of the dice of a plurality of dice that perform (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ). Here, when a side bet is won, a special payout different from the normal payout obtained by the normal bet is obtained, so that the player participating in the game gains the interest of the game that cannot be obtained by the conventional SICBO. It becomes possible.

JP 2009-195690 A

However, the gaming machines that allow the conventional side bet represented by the prior art document 1 have no game relevance between the normal bet and the side bet, and a synergistic effect and the like generated from the game relevance is expected. There was concern about the inability to do so.

The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above, and it is possible for a player to play a game by providing a game relevance between a normal bet and a side bet (referred to herein as a “jackpot bet”). It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, a dice game system, and a gaming machine control method capable of effectively providing the player's continuation motivation and game interest.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of a normal game using a dice and a jackpot game, and a first input unit that accepts a normal bet for the outcome of the dice in the normal game And a second input unit that accepts a jackpot bet for the outcome of a dice in a jackpot game that can be participated when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is involved in winning a jackpot game according to the betting situation of a normal bet And a jackpot control unit for setting winning-related information.

According to such a configuration, the game relevance that winning-related information related to winning of the jackpot game (for example, a payout of a role related to the jackpot game or a winning probability) can be changed according to the betting situation of the normal bet. Therefore, compared to conventional gaming machines in which no relevance is recognized between them, it is possible to increase the motivation for a normal bet and the interest of the game.

Here, in the above configuration, the jackpot control unit assigns either a mini bonus combination or a jackpot combination to the outcome of each die specified by the jackpot bet, and a normal bet bet. According to a situation, it is preferable to include a setting unit that sets at least one of a dividend credit for the mini bonus combination and an appearance rate of the jackpot combination.

Furthermore, in the above-described configuration, it is preferable that the system further includes a progressive calculation unit that adds a certain percentage of the credits normally bet to the jackpot payout every time the base game is played.

Further, in the above configuration, the betting situation in the normal bet is a deduction rate set for the outcome of each die specified in the normal bet, or the bet is placed on the outcome of each die in the normal bet. Further, it may be an aspect including at least one of the total bet numbers.

Furthermore, in the above-described configuration, the game machine connected via the communication line to the master machine that obtains the die roll information from the dice lottery apparatus, the die roll information received from the master machine, and The first determination unit for determining whether or not the normal game is won by the normal bet based on the comparison result with the dice result designated by the normal bet, the dice output information received from the master machine, and the jackpot bet And a second determination unit that determines whether or not a jackpot game is won based on a jackpot bet based on the result of comparison with the outcome of the dice specified in.

The dice game system according to the present invention is a dice game system in which a dice lottery device, a master machine, and a plurality of gaming machines capable of a base game and a jackpot game using dice are connected via a communication line. The dice lottery apparatus includes a lottery unit that performs a die lottery in accordance with a lottery command from the master machine, and a communication unit that transmits a lottery result to the master machine. The master machine analyzes the lottery result to analyze the dice A first input for accepting a normal bet for the outcome of the dice in a normal game, comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring the outcome information; and a master communication unit for transmitting the outcome information of the dice to each gaming machine. And accepting jackpot bets for dice rolls in a jackpot game that can be entered if certain conditions are met A first input unit for determining whether or not the normal game is won based on a comparison result between the die outcome information received from the master machine and the outcome of the die designated by the normal bet; Based on the comparison result between the dice roll information and the dice roll designated by the jackpot bet, according to the second determination unit for determining whether or not the jackpot game is won, And a jackpot control unit for setting winning-related information related to winning of the jackpot game.

The gaming machine control method according to the present invention is a gaming machine control method capable of a normal game using a dice and a jackpot game, and a first input process of accepting a normal bet for the outcome of the dice in the normal game. The second input process for accepting a jackpot bet for the outcome of a dice in a jackpot game, which can be entered if a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the winning of the jackpot game according to the betting situation of a normal bet And a jackpot control process for setting winning-related information.

According to the present invention, by setting the winning-related information related to the winning of the jackpot game such as “dividend credit for mini bonus combination” and “appearance rate of jackpot combination” according to the betting situation of the normal bet, each player In addition to the motivation to bet in the normal bet, it is possible to enhance the interest of the jackpot bet.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a preferred embodiment of a dice system according to the present invention. It is an external view of a dice lottery apparatus. It is a system block diagram of a dice lottery apparatus. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of a die blowing apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a dice lottery process. It is a system block diagram of a master machine. It is the figure which illustrated the display image of the live screen. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of a station machine. It is a perspective view explaining the internal structure of a station machine. It is a system block diagram of a station machine. It is the figure which illustrated the display image of the display apparatus. It is the figure which illustrated the bet board. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating normal bet operation. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating the movement operation of a chip | tip. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating chip | tip superimposition operation. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating chip | tip deletion operation. It is the figure which illustrated the change mode of a repeat bet button and a double bet button. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating a bet unit switching function. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating a dice image display function. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating a dice image display function. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating a live screen display function. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating a live screen display function. It is the elements on larger scale of a jackpot bet button. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot bet process. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot bet payout display area. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot bet payout display area. It is a flowchart which shows a reel rotation control process. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the payout algorithm which determines the payout of the role in connection with a jackpot bet. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the payout algorithm which determines the payout of the role in connection with a jackpot bet. It is the elements on larger scale of the display area of a progressive jackpot meter. It is a flowchart which shows a master process. It is a flowchart which shows a station process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. The following embodiments are examples for explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention only to the embodiments. The present invention can be variously modified without departing from the gist thereof. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can employ embodiments in which the elements described below are replaced with equivalent ones, and such embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, positional relationships such as up, down, left, and right shown as needed are based on the display shown unless otherwise specified. Furthermore, various dimensional ratios in the drawings are not limited to the illustrated ratios. In the following, for ease of understanding, an embodiment in which the present invention is implemented using a game information processing apparatus will be described as an example. However, as described above, the present invention is not limited thereto.

A. Embodiment A-1. Dice Game System FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a preferred embodiment of a dice game system according to the present invention.

The dice game system 1000 includes a dice lottery apparatus 100 for performing dice lottery, a plurality of station machines 200-N (N is a natural number of 2 or more) in which each player performs a bet operation in the dice game, the dice lottery apparatus 100, and each station. A master machine 300 for controlling the machine 200-N. The dice lottery apparatus 100 and the master machine 300, and the master machine 300 and each station machine 200-N (hereinafter simply referred to as the station machine 200 when each station machine does not need to be specified) are connected to a LAN (Local Area Network). ), WAN (Wide Area Network), and the network 400 such as the Internet. A player participating in the dice game sits on a vacant station machine 200. Then, the player makes a normal bet in the normal game according to the expected outcome of the dice, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the player makes a jackpot bet in the jackpot game to aim for a larger payout.

A-2. 2 is an external view of the dice lottery apparatus 100, and FIG. 3 is a system block diagram of the dice lottery apparatus 100.

As shown in FIG. 3, the dice lottery apparatus 100 includes a dice blowing apparatus 110, a roll detection apparatus 120, and a dice leaning prevention apparatus 130, and includes a control unit 150 including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like that control each unit. In addition, a sound control unit 160 that outputs a sound or the like that enhances the progress of the game in accordance with the launch of the dice, a communication control unit 170 that performs data communication with the master machine 300, and the like are provided.

The dice lottery apparatus 100 performs dice lottery and the like in accordance with a die launch command, a lottery start command (lottery command), etc. transmitted from the master machine 300 via the network 400, and image data (hereinafter referred to as die data) , Referred to as “die image data”).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the die blowing device 110.
As shown in FIG. 4, the die blowing device 110 includes three die blowing devices 110a to 110c. Each of the die blowing devices 110a to 110c is provided with an opening corresponding to the inner diameter of the blowing pipe 111. Each of the die blowing devices 110a to 110c includes a blowing mechanism 112 that includes an air intake, a shutter that opens and closes the air intake, and a fan that takes in air from the air intake. In addition, inside each of the die blowing devices 110a to 110c, there is a light and rounded die D formed of plastic or the like. The die D can be blown up and rotated by the die blowing device 110. The blow-up pipe 111 and the like are formed of a transparent material such as acrylic, and each player and surrounding spectators can observe the state from the blow-up operation of the dice D to the stop operation of the dice.

Returning to FIG. 3, the outcome detection device 120 includes an image sensor 121 such as an infrared camera or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor. When the outcome of the die D is determined under the control of the control unit 150 of the dice lottery device 100, the outcome detection device 120 captures the outcome of the die D placed on the die table 114, and the captured die image Data is transmitted to the master device 300.

The die leaning prevention device 130 includes a stepping motor 131 and the like, and the die table 114 on which the dropped die D is placed is slightly swung using the stepping motor 131 and the like, so that the blow pipe 111 This prevents the die D from leaning against the inner wall and makes it difficult to identify the outcome.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a dice lottery process executed by the dice lottery apparatus 100.
When the control unit 150 of the dice lottery apparatus 100 receives a launch command for the dice D from the master machine 300 via the network 400 (step T1; YES), the control unit 150 of the dice lottery apparatus 100 performs the launch of the dice D by the dice blowing apparatus 110. The blowing operation is started (step T2). When the die blow-up device 110 blows up the die D, the motor or the like is operated to open the shutter of the air intake port, and the fan is operated to start blowing up the die D on the die table 114. Thereby, the die D is blown up while rotating in the blowup pipe 111. Thereafter, when the control unit (lottery unit) 150 of the dice lottery apparatus 100 receives a dice lottery command (that is, a launch stop command for the dice D) from the master machine 300 via the network 400 (step T3; YES), the control is performed. The unit 150 stops the blowing operation by the die blowing device 110 in order to drop the die D and determine the outcome. In order to cut off the air flowing into the fan, the die blowing device 110 operates a motor or the like to close the shutter of the air intake and turn off the power of the fan.

As a result, the ascending air current in the blowing pipe 111 is completely blocked, and the rotating die D immediately falls in the blowing pipe 111 and is placed on the die table 114. At this time, the control unit 150 of the dice lottery apparatus 100 starts imaging of the dice D by the image sensor 121 using the dice detection device 120, while the dice D leans against the inner surface of the blow-up pipe 111. In order to prevent this, the die leaning prevention device 130 is operated (step T4). The die leaning prevention device 130 uses the stepping motor 131 to slightly swing the die table 114 on which the die D is placed. As a result, the die D does not lean against the inner surface of the blow-up pipe 111 and remains stationary on the die table 114, and the outcome of the die D is determined. The dice image data imaged by the roll detection device 120 is sequentially transmitted from the communication control unit (communication unit) 170 of the dice lottery device 100 to the master machine 300 via the network 400 (step T5).

A-3. Master Machine FIG. 6 is a system block diagram of the master machine 300.
The master device 300 includes a main control unit 310, a communication control unit 320, a master display device 330, and a timer 340.

The main control unit 310 has a function of centrally controlling the master device 300 and includes a CPU 311, a ROM 312, a RAM 313, and the like. The CPU 311 is connected to the timer 340 and the like via the bus 350. The main control unit 310 exchanges data with each station machine 200 and the dice lottery apparatus 100 via the communication interface 321.

In addition, the ROM 312 generally records an IPL (Initial Program Loader) that is executed first after the power is turned on, and by executing this, a disk stored in or connected to a slot drive (not shown), The master machine program and the dice game control program recorded in the memory device are once read into the RAM 313 by the main control unit 310, and the program is executed by the main control unit 310. Further, the ROM 312 stores an operating system program and the like necessary for overall operation control of the master device 300.

The RAM 313 is used to temporarily store various programs and data, and is necessary for the read master program, communication with each station 200, and communication with the dice lottery apparatus 100. Data etc. are retained. The RAM 313 holds die image data received from the die lottery apparatus 100, die appearance information obtained by analyzing the die image data, and the like.

The communication control unit 320 is for connecting the master device 300 to the network 400. For example, an analog modem, an ISDN modem, an ADSL modem, or a cable television line that conforms to various standards used for LAN construction. A communication interface 321 such as a cable modem for connecting to the Internet or the like is provided.

Based on the bet information received from each station 200, the master display device 330 displays, for example, an image (live screen) LS representing the game state (for example, the player's bet state) of each player as shown in FIG. Specifically, hot position display messages m1 to m3 are displayed on the live screen LS so that the locations of the first to Mth places (M = 3 in this embodiment) where many chips are bet can be seen at a glance. Is done. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, for the bet position where the bet is most frequently made at that time, the number of credits (“20” in FIG. 7) together with the hot position message (“HOT POSTION” in FIG. 7) m1. ) Is displayed on the live screen LS. Similarly, the bet position with the second most bet has the third largest number of credits (“15” in FIG. 7) along with the hot position message (“2ndHOT POSTION” in FIG. 7) m2. In the bet position being betted, a hot position message (“3rd」 HOT POSTION ”in FIG. 7) m3 and the credit number (“ 10 ”in FIG. 7) are displayed. In the present embodiment, the bet positions with the first to third bets are set as the hot position message display targets, but to what order the hot position message is displayed is the master machine 300. The setting can be changed as appropriate according to the design of the device.

Further, the update frequency of the live screen LS can be appropriately set according to the update frequency of the bet information transmitted from each station device 200 to the master device 300, and can be set to 1 second, for example. Each player can instantly grasp where many chips are bet by visually checking the live screen LS displayed on the master display device 330, and based on this result, It is possible to change the place where the user bet or cancel the bet itself.

A-4. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are a perspective view of the general structure and internal structure of the station machine 200, and FIG. 10 is a system block diagram of the station machine 200. 8 to 10, corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description of overlapping parts is omitted.

The station control unit 210 includes a CPU 211, a ROM 212, a RAM 213, and the like. The CPU 211 centrally controls each part of the station machine 200 by using various control programs and control data stored in the ROM 212 and RAM 213. The ROM 212 and the RAM 213 store an algorithm necessary for calculation of a payout in each station device 200 and display of the payout.

The display device 250 displays various screens including a main screen under the control of the station control unit 210. The image processing unit 251 connected to the display device 250 processes the image data according to an image control program (not shown), and then records the processed image data in a frame memory or the like. The image data recorded in the frame memory is converted into a video signal at a predetermined synchronization timing and output to the display device 250. Thereby, various image displays are possible.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the touch panel 1 is provided on the front surface of the display device 250. The touch panel 1 is used to perform various operations related to the dice game (chip betting operation, betting chip movement and stacking operation, betting chip deletion operation, etc.).

The musical sound processing unit 270 reads out musical sound data and the like stored in various memories and storage media, and reproduces the reproduced musical sound data, thereby generating sound effects and music for performing various effects. The generated musical sounds such as sound effects are output to the outside via the speaker 271.

The operation button group 280 includes a call button 281 for calling a store clerk when a problem or the like occurs, a payout button 282 for paying a ticket according to credit, and a JP bet button 283 for making a jackpot bet. . All of these operation buttons can be operated by the player. In addition to pressing the JP bet button 283, it is possible to place a bet by pressing a jackpot bet button (described later) displayed on the touch panel 1 of the display device 250. .

The set key group 290 includes an Audit key 291 for performing a trial run of the station machine 200, and a reset key 292 operated when a store clerk pays out a ticket or the like. These keys have a specific authority. Only (for example, a dice game operator or a store clerk) can perform the setting operation.

The bill validator 293 is a device that identifies the type and amount of bills to be inserted through a cash slot when a player participates in a dice game, and the printer 294 pays out after the game is over. Is a device for printing.

A-5. Description of Basic Operation When a dice game is started and a period during which a player can perform a bet operation (hereinafter referred to as “bet time”), a screen as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the display device 250. Each player anticipates the outcome of the dice D and performs a bet operation using the touch panel 1 (first input unit, second input unit) of the display device 250 of the station machine 200 assigned to the player. In the bet operation, in addition to a normal bet for making a bet in the normal game by an operation in the normal bet area a1 (first input part), a bet operation in the jackpot game by operating the jackpot bet button b1 (second input part). There is a jackpot bet for making a bet (details of the jackpot bet will be described later). The payout at the time of winning when jackpot bets are made (in this embodiment, all wins are the same, winning when so-called roaring) is the jackpot bet payout display area a2 or the jackpot meter display area. It is displayed at a3.

Here, FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the betting board bb displayed in the normal betting area a1.
The Big / Small area a1-1 is an area where a bet is made in anticipation of “large / small” of the total value of the three dice D, and the total value of the three dice D is predicted to be “4 to 10”. In this case, bet on “Small”, that is, “small”, while betting on “Big”, that is, “large”, when the total value of the three dice D is expected to be “11-17”. . In addition, when a rough eye (for example, “1, 1, 1”, etc.) comes out, it becomes out of place.

The Specific Single Dice area a1-2 is an area for betting in anticipation of the outcome of one of the three dice D (ie, “single”), and the Specific Double area a1-3 is three This is an area for betting in anticipation of the outcome of two of the dice D (ie, “double”).

The Special Triple area a1-4 is an area where all three dice D have the same appearance and bet with the expectation up to that number (ie, “triple”). On the other hand, the Any Triple area a1-5 is an area for betting in anticipation that all three dice D will have the same appearance (ie, “any triple”) regardless of which number it is.

The Three Dice Total area a1-6 is an area for betting in anticipation of the total value of the three dice D (that is, the “total number”), and the Two Dice Combination area a1-7 is one of the three dice D. This is an area for betting in anticipation of the outcome of two dice (ie, “two combinations”). The payout in the normal bet area a1 described above is set in advance by a game program or the like. For example, the payout for winning in the Big / Small area a1-1 is 1: 1 (1 payout per bet; “1 ； WINS 1”) and won in the Special 配 当 Double area a1-3. In this case, the payout is 1: 5. When the station control unit (first determination unit) 210 receives the outcome information from the master machine 300, the station control unit 210 compares the outcome information with the outcome of the dice designated by the normal bet operation, and wins in the normal game. Determine presence or absence. In the following description, betable areas are collectively referred to as “bet positions”. Next, details of the normal bet operation will be described with reference to FIG.

A-5-1. Bet operation The player performs a normal bet operation on a desired area (for example, a Big / Small area) in the normal bet area a1 by operating the touch panel 1 with a finger or the like. Specifically, the player touches a place where he / she wants to bet (for example, “10” in the Three Dice Total area a1-6 in FIG. 13) (see Ba11 shown in FIG. 13). Then, a predetermined chip is placed (that is, bet) at the moment of touching, and the normal betting operation is completed (see Ba12 shown in FIG. 13).

A-5-2. Chip movement operation When the player keeps touching the chip placed in the normal betting area a1 for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 200 ms or longer), the chip can move (Ba21 → Ba22 shown in FIG. 14). In this state, the player can move the chip to an arbitrary place by moving a finger in a desired direction (right direction in FIG. 14) (Ba23 shown in FIG. 14). Thereafter, when the finger is released from the touch panel 1 at the movement destination, the movement of the chip is completed and re-betting is performed at that position ((Ba24 shown in FIG. 14)).

A-5-3. Chip Overlay Operation As shown in Ba31 of FIG. 15, in a state where a certain chip is already betted (in Ba31 of FIG. 15, "5" credit chip), the player places another chip on the chip ( In Ba31 and Ba32 in FIG. 15, the chip of “1” credit) is moved, and when the finger is released there, the two chips are added together, and the combined chip value (“6” credit in Ba33 in FIG. 15). Is displayed, and a rebet is placed at that position.

If any chip is moving at the end of the betting time, the bet operation related to that chip is canceled, the moving chip disappears from the screen, and the deleted chip has the credit amount. (For example, “5” credit) is returned to the possessed credit of the user.

A-5-4. Chip Deletion Operation As shown in FIG. 16, in the state where the chip is placed in the normal bet area a1, the player moves the chip to a place other than the normal bet area a1 (see the dotted line arrow shown in FIG. 16). When the finger is released, the bet operation related to the chip is canceled, and the credit (e.g., “5” credit) of the deleted chip is converted to the credit possessed by the user.

A-5-5. Undo Function The player can undo (that is, cancel) the previous operation by pressing the undo button b2 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when the undo button b2 is pressed continuously 10 times or more, all the normal bet operations performed in the game are canceled. How to set Can be appropriately changed according to the setting of the station machine 200 or the like.

A-5-6. Repeat bet function and double bet function The player presses the repeat bet button b3 shown in FIG. 11 to press the bet state of the previous game (that is, how much credit bet in which area). Can be reproduced. The repeat / bet button b3 is set so that it can be operated only immediately after the start of the betting time.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a change mode of the repeat bet button b3 and the double bet button b4. As shown in FIG. 17, the repeat bet button b3 and the double bet button b4 are buttons displayed at the same position on the touch panel 1, and satisfy either of the following conditions (1) and (2): Then, switching from the repeat bet button b3 to the double bet button b4 is performed.
-When the repeat / bet button b3 is pressed.
• A bet operation is made on any bet position.

Note that once switching from the repeat bet button b3 to the double bet button b4 is performed, the player does not return to the repeat bet button b3 during the game.

A-5-7. Bet Unit Switching Function In the bet unit switching area a4 shown in FIG. 11, chips of credit units of “1”, “5”, “10”, “25”, “100” are displayed side by side (see FIG. 18). . For example, “1” is set to white, “5” is set to red, “10” is set to blue, “25” is set to green, and “100” is set to black so that the type of chip can be seen at a glance. . When the user touches any chip (for example, “10”) to select a chip, the chip is enlarged and displayed. Thus, the player can surely see which chip he / she has selected.

A-5-8. Dice Image Display Function In the dice image display area a8 shown in FIG. 11, a dice image (outcome information) p1 or a bet time t1 showing the outcomes of the three dice D is displayed (see FIG. 19). Specifically, when the game is started and the betting operation becomes possible, the betting time t1 is displayed in the dice image display area a8 (see Ba41 in FIG. 19). Thereafter, when the bet time becomes “0”, the normal bet area a1 displays that the acceptance of the bet operation has been completed (“NO MORE bet”; not shown) (see Ba42 in FIG. 19). When the outcomes of the three dice D are confirmed (that is, the die image data captured from the outcome detection device 120 is received and the analysis of the outcome of the dice is completed), as shown in Ba43 of FIG. The image p1 is displayed in the dice image display area a8. At this time, the total number of dice D3 (for example, “15”) and the like are displayed in the normal bet area a1.

As shown in FIG. 20, the dice image p1 displayed in the dice image display area a8 can be enlarged and displayed in the normal bet area a1 by the player touching the dice image p1. ing. Similarly, the player can perform a reduced display in the dice image display area a8 by touching the dice image p1 that is normally displayed in the bet area a1.

A-5-9. Live Screen Display Function The live screen display function is a function that allows not only the player's own bet information but also the bet information of other players to be viewed together. The player keeps pressing the live screen button b4 (see FIG. 11) during the betting time, thereby switching from the normal screen g1 as shown in FIG. 11 to the live screen screen g2 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the user releases the screen button b4 (see FIG. 11), the screen returns from the live screen screen g2 to the normal screen g1. When switching from the normal screen g1 to the live screen screen g2, the normal bet area a1 representing the player's own bet information is displayed on the upper right, while the bet information of all players including the player is displayed in the center. A live screen display area a10 is displayed. In addition, in order to clarify that only the own bet information is not displayed on the live screen screen g2, and in order to clarify that it is real time, the characters “LIVE” are displayed on the upper left of the screen. (See FIG. 21).

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in the live screen display area a10, hot position display messages m1 to m3 are displayed so that the player can instantly understand where many chips (ie credits) are bet. The The content displayed in the live screen display area a10 is substantially the same as the content displayed on the live screen LS of the master display device 330 shown in FIG. For example, the number of credits (“20” in FIG. 22) along with the hot position message (“HOT と と も に POSTION” in FIG. 22) m1 is displayed in the live screen display area a10 for the bet positions that are bet most at that time. Is done. In the present embodiment, the bet positions with the first to third bets are set as the hot position message display targets, but to what order the hot position message is displayed is determined by the station machine 200. The setting can be changed as appropriate according to the design of the device.

A-5-10. Play assist function In the play assist button display area a6 shown in FIG. 11, a language button b5, a theme switching button b6, and a game rule display button b7 are displayed. The player performs switching display from various languages (for example, English to Chinese, Chinese to English, etc.) by pressing the language button b5. The theme switching button b6 is an operation button for changing the background color according to the player's preference. The player can sequentially switch the background color from green → red → white → gold by pressing the theme switching button b6. On the other hand, the game rule display button b7 is a button that is pressed when confirming the rules of this game. When the game rule display button b7 is pressed by the player, in addition to the basic rules of the dice game, the bet area And odds are displayed in the center of the screen.

A-5-11. History Display Function and Station Specific Display Function In the history display area a7 shown in FIG. 11, the history of games for the past L times (for example, 20 times) is displayed. Based on the history displayed in the history display area a7, the player can predict the outcome of the dice D and perform a bet operation. On the other hand, a station number, a game number, and the like are displayed in the station identification display area a9.

A-5-12. Jackpot Bet Function FIG. 23 is a partially enlarged view of the jackpot bet button b1.
Below the jackpot bet button (second input portion) b1, the number of credits necessary for making a jackpot bet (in FIG. 23, 1 credit; hereinafter, the minimum number of jackpot credits) is displayed. The timing at which the jackpot bet button b1 can be pressed (that is, the timing at which a bet can be made) is limited to the betting time. When the jackpot bet button b1 can be pressed, the entire button emits light and a sound effect or the like is generated from the speaker 271.

Here, in order to make a jackpot bet in this embodiment, it is necessary to satisfy any of the following conditions (predetermined conditions) (1) and (2).
(1) The number of credits possessed by the player exceeds the minimum number of jackpot credits (Condition 1).
(2) The total bet number of normal bets in the game exceeds the set minimum bet number (Condition 2).

This point differs from the normal bet in that a player can freely bet as long as the player has credit. Further, as described above, the normal bet is different in that a normal payout is obtained at the time of winning, whereas the jackpot bet can obtain a special payout larger than the normal payout.

<Jackpot bet processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a jackpot bet process executed by the station control unit 210.
The station control unit 210 compares the minimum number of jackpot credits (for example, “1”) registered in the memory such as the ROM 212 and the RAM 213 with the number of credits possessed by the player, and registers it in the memory such as the ROM 212 and the RAM 213. The lowest bet number (for example, “20”) made is compared with the total number of normal bets in the game betted by the player (step S1). The station control unit 210 performs such a comparison to determine whether or not both of the above-described conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied, that is, (1) the number of credits possessed by the player exceeds the minimum number of jackpot credits, (2) It is determined whether or not the total bet number of normal bets in the game exceeds the minimum bet number (step S1).

If the station control unit 210 determines that at least one of condition 1 or condition 2 is not satisfied (step S1; NO), the station control unit 210 repeatedly executes step S1 without proceeding to the next step.

On the other hand, since the station control unit 210 satisfies the condition 1 and the condition 2 (step S1; YES), when determining that the player has the right to make a jackpot bet, the station control unit 210 makes a jackpot bet to the player. In order to visually recognize that the button b1 can be pressed (that is, the right to jackpot bet has been generated), the entire jackpot bet button b1 is caused to emit light, and a sound effect or the like is generated from the speaker 271 (step S1). S2), the process is terminated.

When the jackpot bet button b1 is ready to be pressed, for example, a message indicating that the button b1 can be pressed is displayed below the button b1 (“PRESS FOR THE BONUS JACKPOT CHANCE!”). ) Etc. may be displayed (or blinked). Further, when at least one of the condition 1 and the condition 2 is not satisfied, or when the jackpot bet button b1 is already pressed in the game, the entire button b1 is displayed dimly (or displayed in gray). And you may make it make a player visually recognize that this button b1 cannot be pushed.

25 and 26 are diagrams showing an example of the jackpot bet payout display area a2.
In the jackpot bet payout display area a2, winning information (each slot) W1 and payout information D1 are displayed in association with each other. The winning item information W1 is the item information indicating that the winner is won by a round of “1, 1, 1”, “2, 2, 2”, “3, 3, 3” and the like. D1 is divided into mini-bonus combination information i1 representing a mini-bonus combination and jackpot combination information i2.

The mini bonus combination information i1 displays a payout as a credit, and the player can make a jackpot bet when corresponding slots (for example, “1, 1, 1” shown in FIG. 25) are arranged. It is possible to directly obtain the mini bonus credit (for example, “HK $ 100.00” shown in FIG. 25) shown in the mini bonus combination information i1 on the condition that it is performed.

On the other hand, the jackpot combination information i2 displays the winning right of the progressive jackpot as a symbol (“BONUS JACKPOT” in FIGS. 25 and 26). Here, “progressive jackpot” means that each time a game is played, a certain percentage of credits bet by the player is added to the payout of a specific combination (here, a jackpot combination). This is a system for increasing the payout, and the payout accumulated by the progressive jackpot is displayed in the display area a3 of the progressive jackpot meter shown in FIG. The player can display the jackpot meter display area a3 on the condition that a jackpot bet is made when corresponding slots (for example, “2, 2, 2”, etc., shown in FIG. 25) are aligned. It is possible to acquire the value of the jackpot meter (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot credit”) displayed in FIG.

As can be seen by comparing the jackpot bet payout display area a2 shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, in the present embodiment, under the predetermined condition, “mini bonus combination dividend credit” and “jackpot combination appearance rate” "Is changed. Briefly, depending on the betting situation of a normal bet (for example, the number bet on the outcome of each dice D in one game), “dividend credit for a mini bonus combination” and “jackpot combination” "Appearance rate" is changed. For example, as the number of bets in a normal bet increases, the “mini-bonus combination payout credit” and the “appearance rate of jackpot combination” are set higher.

Note that mini bonus combination information i1 representing a mini-bonus combination dividend credit (mini bonus credit) and jackpot combination information i2 representing a jackpot combination are arranged in a reel, and when a bet time is started, The station controller 210 automatically starts reel rotation.

<Reel rotation control processing>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a reel rotation control process executed by the station control unit 210.
When the station controller 210 starts a bet time by starting a timer (not shown) or the like, the station controller 210 starts rotating the reel arrangement related to the jackpot bet described above (step S10). Thereafter, when it is detected that the player has pressed down the jackpot bet button b1, the station controller 210 has made a jackpot bet by, for example, brightening the periphery of the jackpot bet payout display area a2 ( In other words, the player is notified that he / she participated in the jackpot game). Further, the station control unit (jackpot control unit, allocation unit, setting unit) 210 sequentially detects the betting status of the normal bet, and appropriately changes the reel arrangement according to the detection result (step S20).

More specifically, the ROM 212 and the RAM 213 of the station controller 210 store a payout algorithm (minibonus payout algorithm) for determining a payout for a mini bonus combination according to the bet status of a normal bet according to the bet status of a normal bet. And a determination algorithm (jackpot appearance rate determination algorithm) for determining the appearance rate of the jackpot combination. An example of the betting situation is, for example, the number bet on the outcome of each dice D in one game (such as the total number of credits bet by the player), but is not limited to this (details will be described later) ). When the station control unit 210 (jackpot control unit, allocation unit, setting unit) detects the betting situation of the normal bet by the player, the outcome of the dice D is determined using a mini bonus payout algorithm or a jackpot appearance rate determination algorithm. A bonus combination or jackpot combination is assigned to the combination, and a payout credit for the mini bonus combination and an appearance rate of the jackpot combination are set.

For example, when the station control unit 210 detects that the bet situation of the normal bet by the player has changed, for example, the player places a “150” credit bet on “triple” from a state where only “10” credits have been bet on “single”. According to this detection result, the assignment of the mini bonus combination or jackpot combination to the combination of dice D, the dividend credit of the mini bonus combination, and the appearance rate of the jackpot combination are reset. I do.

25 and FIG. 26 as an example, the payout credit of the mini bonus combination corresponding to the slot “5, 5, 5” shown in FIG. 25 is “HK $ 10.00”, whereas FIG. The payout credit of the mini bonus combination corresponding to the same “5, 5, 5” shown in FIG. 5 is “HK $ 50.00” which is five times the payout credit of the mini bonus combination shown in FIG. On the other hand, with regard to the jackpot role, in FIG. 25, a symbol representing the winning right of the progressive jackpot for the “two” roar (“2, 2, 2” and “4, 4, 4”). In contrast to FIG. 26, in the case of “three” slots (“1, 1, 1”, “2, 2, 2”, “3, 3, 3”), A symbol representing the winning right of the jackpot is displayed.

Then, when the station control unit 210 detects that the betting time has ended with reference to a timer (not shown) or the like, the station control unit 210 stops the rotation of the reel arrangement related to the jackpot bet (step S30) and ends the process. The station control unit (second determination unit) 210 obtains the outcome information of the dice D transmitted from the master machine 300 and the outcome of the dice D designated by the jackpot bet (the winning items shown in FIGS. 25 and 26). By comparing the information W1), it is detected whether either the mini bonus combination or the jackpot combination is won. When the station control unit 210 detects that either the mini bonus combination or the jackpot combination is won, the station control unit 210 notifies the player that the combination has been won by, for example, highlighting a part name portion or a payout portion.

In this way, by changing the “payout credit for mini bonus combination” and the “appearance rate of jackpot combination” according to the betting situation of the normal bet, each player is further motivated to bet on the normal bet. At the same time, it is possible to enhance the interest in jackpot bets. In addition, “dividend credits for mini-bonus roles” and 出現 “appearance rate of jackpot roles” are different for each player, so it is possible for the audience to enjoy the game together by observing different reactions of each player. Become.

In the above-described embodiment, the “mini bonus payout algorithm” is used as a method for determining the payout credit of the mini bonus combination according to the betting situation of the normal bet, while the appearance rate of the jackpot combination is determined as a method. Although the “jackpot appearance rate determination algorithm” is used, the present invention is not limited to this. In short, it is only necessary to determine the payout credit of the mini bonus combination and the appearance rate of the jackpot combination according to the betting situation of the normal bet, and it is of course possible to use a predetermined table or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment described above, the number of bets made on the outcome of each die D in one game is exemplified as the “bet situation” of the normal bet. Alternatively, a deduction rate set for each may be used. Here, the “deduction rate” refers to a ratio acquired by the dice game operator without allocating the bet credit to the bettor (that is, the player), and is also referred to as a return rate. Of course, the bet situation may be determined using both of these criteria, and the bet status may be determined using other criteria. For example, the payout credit for the mini bonus combination may be determined according to the number bet on the outcome of each die D, while the appearance rate of the jackpot combination may be determined according to the deduction rate.

<Dividend algorithm>
FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 are schematic diagrams for explaining an algorithm for determining a payout of a combination related to a jackpot bet, and it is assumed that a set payout rate (maximum payout) is set to 98%.

FIG. 28 shows that the “total number” in the normal betting area a1 is betted to “13” (see ThreeＴDice Total area a1-6 shown in FIG. 12) by the normal betting operation, and FIG. 29 shows the jackpot betting operation. Suppose that is performed.

First, 2% of 100% is acquired (reduced) by the dice game operator (see “HOUSEＵＳGAIN” shown in FIG. 28). In addition, 87.5% is normally allocated to paying odds (refer to “REGULAR PAYTABLE” shown in FIG. 28). However, this value of 87.5% is not a fixed value, but is a fluctuation value that changes according to the bet position of the normal bet, and is hereinafter referred to as “expected value of the normal bet position”. For example, when the bet position is “single” instead of “total”, the expected value of the normal bet position is set to 92.13%. Note that the relationship between the expected value of the normal bet position and the bet position is registered in advance in the station control unit 210 or the like. 10.5% obtained by subtracting 87.5% from 98% is used for a payout relating to a jackpot bet. Specifically, the station control unit (progressive calculation unit) 210 adds 20% of the 10.5% (2.1% shown in FIG. 28) to the progressive addition rate (ie, “progressive jackpot”). 28 (see “INCREMENT” shown in FIG. 28), and the remaining 80% (8.4% shown in FIG. 28) is allocated to a jackpot bet payout (see “JACKPOT bet” shown in FIG. 28).

To explain in more detail, the portion allocated to the jackpot bet is basically allocated to the jackpot bet. However, when a large amount of normal bets are placed, that is, when a large amount of credit is bet in a normal bet in one game, the progressive expected value may be exceeded in the jackpot bet. In such a case, as shown in the upper right part of FIG. 28, the portion exceeding the progressive expected value is assigned to the progressive addition rate (see “INCREMENT” shown in FIG. 28).

On the other hand, when a jackpot bet operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 29, the odds of the mini bonus combination (shown in FIG. 29) when the payout rate is 98% by the station control unit (progressive calculation unit) 210. 75% is allocated to “JACKPOT bet”), and 23% is allocated to the progressive addition rate (“INCREMENT” shown in FIG. 29).

A-5-13. Progressive Jackpot Meter Display Function FIG. 30 is a partially enlarged view of the display area a3 of the progressive jackpot meter.
A title ti1 meaning a jackpot role is displayed in the upper left of the display area a3 of the progressive jackpot meter. When the player makes a jackpot bet, the title ti1 turns on the surrounding lamp la to notify the player that the jackpot bet has been made.

Below the title ti1, the value f1 of the progressive jackpot meter, that is, the jackpot credit f1 obtained when the jackpot combination is won is displayed. The number of credits (hereinafter referred to as an added value) added to the jackpot credit f1 is controlled so as to slide from the bottom to the top.

Also, the source of the added value is, for example, a value obtained by adding the progressive addition rate obtained when all the station machines 200 are normally bet and 3% of the credit number of the jackpot bet. The calculation of the resource for the added value is executed by the main control unit 310 of the master machine 100 after the dice lottery by the dice lottery apparatus 100 is confirmed.

The maximum display value displayed on the progressive jackpot meter is determined by the main control unit 310 of the master machine 300 using, for example, the following formula (A) in consideration of the possibility of winning all the station machines 200 simultaneously. This is calculated and distributed to each station device 200 as jackpot meter display information. When each station machine 200 receives the jackpot meter display information from the master machine 300, the value displayed on the jackpot meter between the start and end of betting of the next game is indicated in the jackpot meter display information. An effect (addition effect) that is gradually incremented to the maximum display value that can be displayed. As a result, the maximum display value of the jackpot meter as shown in FIG. 30 is finally displayed in the display area a3 of the progressive jackpot meter of all the station devices 200.
Maximum display value = reset value of $ 1000.00 + (resource / number of station machines) (A)

Here, when the jackpot combination is actually won, the station control unit 210 displays the background of the display area a3 of the jackpot meter, the title ti1, and the jackpot credit f1 in, for example, seven colors, and the player plays the jackpot combination. An effect (Jackpot winning effect) for notifying that the player has been won is performed. Of course, not only the display area a3 of the jackpot meter but also the normal betting area a1, some kind of effect (for example, a gold chip falls and covers the board, and a blessing message (“CONGRATULATIONS!”) Is displayed in telop. Etc.) may be performed. Next, basic operations of the dice lottery apparatus 100, the station machine 200, and the master machine 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

A-6. Explanation of basic operation of each device A-6-1. Master machine 300
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing master processing that is executed intermittently (for example, every 1/60 seconds) by the master device 300.

First, the main control unit 310 of the master machine 300 determines whether or not data has been received from each station machine 200 (step S110). If the main control unit 310 determines that no data has been received (step S110; NO), it skips steps S120 to S140 and proceeds to step S150 to perform a game progress process. Specifically, various displays described in the section “A-6. Explanation of basic operation” (for example, a display corresponding to a bet operation) are performed.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 310 determines that data has been received from each station device 200 (step S110; YES), the main control unit 310 processes the received data by determining the type of the received data (step S120). Then, the main control unit 310 determines whether or not the dice lottery by the dice lottery apparatus 100 is confirmed (step S130). Specifically, when the dice image data received from the dice lottery apparatus 100 is received and the dice image data is analyzed to determine the outcome of the dice D (that is, the outcome information is acquired), the main control unit 310 determines that the die lottery has been confirmed (step S130; YES). Next, the main control unit 310 recalculates the payout related to the jackpot bet in order to obtain the maximum display value displayed on the jackpot meter in the next game (step S140).

That is, by adding the progressive addition rate obtained when a normal bet is placed on all the station machines 200 and 3% of the number of credits of the jackpot bet, the source of the added value is obtained. By substituting into the above formula (A), the maximum display value (that is, jackpot meter display information) displayed on the jackpot meter is obtained. Thereafter, the main control unit 150 proceeds to step S150, executes the above-described game progress process, and then controls the dice lottery apparatus 100 (step S160).

Specifically, when the timing for starting the next game has arrived, a die D launch command is generated, or when the timing for starting the dice lottery has arrived, a fan stop command or shutter is issued. For example, a closing command is generated. Then, the main control unit 150 transmits various data generated in the above steps (step S170). For example, when jackpot meter display information is generated in step S140, this information is transmitted to each station machine 200, while in step S160, a die D launch command, a fan stop command, a shutter close command, etc. are generated. If so, these instructions are transmitted to the dice lottery apparatus 100.

A-6-2. Station machine 200
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing station processing executed intermittently (for example, every 1/60 seconds) by the station machine 200.

The station control unit 210 of the station machine 200 first determines whether data is received from the master machine 300 (step S210). If the station control unit 210 determines that data has been received from the master device 300 (step S210; YES), the station control unit 210 processes the received data by determining the type of the received data (step S220). In step S230, the station control unit 210 receives jackpot meter display information from the master machine 300 and detects that the payout relating to the jackpot bet has changed (payout display data has changed) (step S230). (S230; YES), the station control unit 210 starts the above-described addition effect in order to change the payout display (step S240).

That is, the station controller 210 gradually increments the value displayed on the jackpot meter to the maximum display value shown in the jackpot meter display information between the start and end of betting in the next game. Start production like this. After that, when proceeding to step S250, the station control unit 210 detects whether any input operation has been performed via the touch panel 1 or the like. When the station control unit 210 detects that an input operation has been performed, the station control unit 210 determines whether the input operation is an operation related to a bet (a bet-related operation) (step S260).

Examples of bet-related operations include the above-described bet operations, chip movement operations, chip overlay operations, and chip deletion operations. When the station control unit 210 detects that there is a bet-related operation (step S260; YES), the station control unit 210 updates the bet information according to the input bet-related operation (step S270). After that, the station control unit 210 controls the update of the image data displayed on the display device 250 and the tone output from the speaker 271 as the game progresses (step S280). When the bet situation changes due to bet-related operations performed by the player, the station control unit 210 transmits data representing the changed bet situation to the master machine 300 (step S290).

As described above, in this embodiment, by changing the “mini bonus combination dividend credit” and the “jackpot combination appearance rate” according to the betting situation of the normal bet, each player is willing to place a bet in the normal bet. It is possible to increase the interest in the jackpot bet. In other words, a game in which a payout and a winning probability of a role related to a jackpot game (that is, a mini bonus role or a jackpot role) can be changed between a normal bet and a jackpot bet according to the bet situation of the normal bet. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation for a normal bet and the interest of the game as compared with the conventional gaming machine in which no relationship is recognized between them.

B. Application Examples As described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the modifications already described, and various modifications can be made without changing the gist thereof. For example, the configuration of the master machine 300 and the station machine 200 shown in FIG. 1 can use a mobile computer, a portable terminal, a game machine, or the like that can be connected to the network 400, although there are differences in processing capability. That is, various communication devices connected via the network 400 can function as the master device 300 and the station device 200.

Further, the network interface in the master machine 300, the station machine 200, and the dice lottery apparatus 100 may be either a wireless LAN device or a wired LAN device, and these may be external devices such as a LAN card, even if they are mounted inside. It may be of a type.

In this embodiment, the dice lottery apparatus 100 that actually performs dice lottery using the dice D is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a game system that performs dice lottery by computer control. . In this case, the dice lottery apparatus 100 can be omitted by mounting the dice lottery function in the master machine 300. Furthermore, if the dice lottery function is installed in each station machine 200, the present invention can be realized only by the station machine 200 (that is, in a stand-alone format).

In this embodiment, the dice game using the dice D is illustrated as an example of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a roulette game using a roulette for performing a bet operation, a card game using a playing card, or the like. Applicable to all kinds of games.

As described above, the game machine, the dice game system, and the dice game control program of the present invention can greatly enhance the fun, fun and interest of games using dice and the like compared to conventional game machines and the like. It is possible to improve the player's consciousness to participate in the game and the willingness to continue, so the software and hardware related technologies related to the provision and implementation of the game, as well as their design, manufacturing and sales activities In addition, it can be used widely and effectively.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1000 ... Dice game system, 100 ... Dice lottery device, 110 ... Die blowing-up device, 120 ... Die detection device, 130 ... Dice leaning prevention device, 200 ... Station machine, 210 ... Station control unit, 250 ... Display device, 1 ... Touch panel, 270 ... Musical sound processing unit, 280 ... Operation button group, 290 ... Setting key group, 300 ... Master machine 310 ... Main control unit, 320 ... Communication control unit, 330 ... Master display device, LS ... Live screen, 400 ... Network, a1 ... Normal betting area, a2 ... Jackpot bet payout display area, a3 jackpot meter display area, b1... Jackpot bet button.

Claims (7)

1. A gaming machine capable of a normal game and a jackpot game using dice,
   A first input unit for receiving a normal bet for the outcome of the dice in the normal game;
   A second input unit for accepting a jackpot bet for the outcome of the dice in the jackpot game, which is allowed to participate when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
   A gaming machine comprising: a jackpot control unit that sets winning-related information related to winning of the jackpot game according to the betting situation of the normal bet.
2. The jackpot control unit
   An assigning unit that assigns either a mini bonus combination or a jackpot combination to the outcome of each die specified in the jackpot bet;
   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a setting unit configured to set at least one of a payout credit for the mini bonus combination and an appearance rate of the jackpot combination according to a betting state of the normal bet.
3. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a progressive calculation unit that adds a certain percentage of the credits normally bet to a jackpot payout every time the normal game is played.
4. The bet status in the normal bet is the deduction rate set for the outcome of each die specified in the normal bet, or the total number of bets bet on the outcome of each die in the normal bet The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising at least one of the following.
5. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is connected via a communication line to a master machine that acquires dice roll information from a dice lottery device.
   A first determination unit configured to determine whether or not the normal game is won based on the normal bet based on a comparison result between the dice roll information received from the master machine and the dice roll designated by the normal bet; A second determination unit that determines whether or not the jackpot game won by the jackpot bet is based on a comparison result between the die outcome information received from the master machine and the die outcome designated by the jackpot bet. A gaming machine further comprising:
6. A dice game system in which a dice lottery device, a master machine, and a plurality of gaming machines capable of a base game and a jackpot game using dice are connected via a communication line,
   The dice lottery device
   A lottery unit for performing a die lottery in accordance with a lottery instruction from the master machine;
   A communication unit that transmits a lottery result to the master machine,
   The master machine is
   An acquisition unit that acquires the outcome information of the dice by analyzing the lottery result;
   A master communication unit for transmitting the dice outcome information to each gaming machine,
   Each of the gaming machines is
   A first input unit for receiving a normal bet for the outcome of the dice in the normal game;
   A second input unit for accepting a jackpot bet for the outcome of the dice in the jackpot game, which is allowed to participate when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
   A first determination unit that determines whether or not a normal game is won based on a comparison result between the dice outcome information received from the master machine and the dice outcome designated by the normal bet;
   A second determination unit for determining whether or not the jackpot game is won based on a comparison result between the dice roll information and the dice roll designated by the jackpot bet;
   A dice game system comprising: a jackpot control unit that sets winning-related information related to winning of the jackpot game according to the betting status of the normal bet.
7. A control method of a gaming machine capable of a normal game and a jackpot game using dice,
   A first input process of accepting a normal bet for the outcome of the dice in the normal game;
   A second input process of accepting a jackpot bet for the outcome of the dice in the jackpot game, which is allowed to participate when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
   A jackpot control process for setting winning-related information related to the winning of the jackpot game according to the betting situation of the normal bet;
   A control method for a gaming machine comprising:

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