JP2008104569A - Dice game method and dice game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A dice game machine capable of improving interest is provided.
A dice game machine 1 according to the present invention predicts a game unit 3 in which three color-coded dice roll and stop, and an outcome of the three dice when the game unit 3 rolls and stops. Then, the player terminal 4 having a BET display unit that allows a plurality of players to perform a BET operation, and the rolling and stopping operations of the three dice in the gaming unit 3 are controlled, and the BET from the player terminal 4 is controlled. And a control unit that controls the game value payout process according to the operation and the payout. The control unit receives an individual dice BET operation for predicting a dice roll for each color from each player terminal 4.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a dice game method for predicting the outcome of each dice by waving a plurality of dice, and a dice game machine that implements such a dice game method.

  Generally, various game machines are installed in a game arcade or a casino. Among them, there are dice game machines that perform a BET operation by predicting the outcome of each dice by waving a plurality of dice. Various rules for dice games and devices that can implement the rules have been proposed. For example, in Patent Document 1, after a player performs a BET operation, a dealer rolls a dice, and the result is a predetermined combination. In this case, a game method is disclosed in which the player can roll a dice to obtain a high payout. In addition, as a dice game that has been familiar for a long time, a game called SICBO (Sic Bo) is known that predicts the outcome when three dice are rolled and performs a BET operation.

Chic Bo is widely known as an ancient Chinese dice game, and is a dice game in which a BET is made by predicting the number of dice rolls or a combination of numbers after each of the three dice rolls. 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), and the BET is predicted on the table by predicting the outcome of one die. Region where two dice are predicted to be Bet, BET region where three dies are predicted to be Bet, BET is predicted based on the combination of two dice and BET And a region for betting by predicting the total value of the three dice rolls. 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.
US Pat. No. 5,413,351

  Since the dice game proposed in Patent Document 1 as described above is executed according to a special rule, there is a problem that it is not familiar and lacks interest. In addition, generally well-known Chic Bo is familiar and can entertain the player, but since the types of BET are limited, it is further improved from the viewpoint of improving interest. There is room. Specifically, it is considered that the BET area where the appearance frequency is low and the payout is highest (about 1: 180) is that the player performs a BET operation with excitement, but in this BET area, three dice have the same outcome. (The combination of dice rolls will be (1,1,1) (2,2,2) ... (6,6,6)) and lack of excitement at the time of BET End up.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a dice game method and a dice game machine that can further enhance interest.

  In order to achieve the above object, the dice game method according to claim 1 predicts the outcome of a plurality of different types of dice and performs a BET, and the outcome of the plurality of different types of dice is in a winning state. An individual dice BET procedure for performing a BET in association with the outcome of each of the different types of dice and each type of the dice, And a game mode in which a payout according to the individual dice BET procedure is awarded.

  In such a dice game method, since a plurality of different types of dice are used, it is possible to predict the outcome of each dice and to increase the number of BETs. That is, when compared with the conventional dice game method using a plurality of identical dice, the outcome is specified for each dice, so that the number of BET types can be increased accordingly, and the interest can be improved. Become.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the plurality of dice are configured by a plurality of different types of colors.

  In such a dice game method, each die can be grasped by color, so that the player can easily grasp the game result by making the type of the die correspond to the outcome easily. In addition, as a method of changing the kind of dice | dies, it can change suitably, such as changing the magnitude | size of each dice | dies or changing the display mode of an appearance.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, a dice game machine according to claim 3 includes a game unit in which a plurality of different types of dice roll and stop, and a roll at the game unit and stop. A player terminal having a BET display unit that predicts the outcome of the plurality of dice and enables a BET operation, and controls the rolling and stopping operations of the plurality of dice in the game unit, and the player terminal A control unit for controlling a BET operation from the player and a game value payout process in accordance with the payout, and the control unit receives each of the different types of dice from the player terminal and An individual dice BET operation associated with each type of a plurality of dice is received.

  According to such a dice game machine, for example, a game unit where a plurality of dice roll and stop can be installed in the central region of the housing, and a player terminal that can be joined by each player can be installed around the game unit. It becomes possible. Each player can predict the outcome of different types of dice that are executed in the game unit and perform a BET operation from the player terminal. In addition, during this BET operation, a BET that predicts the outcome of each die can be made, and therefore, it is possible to increase the number of objects to be BET compared to a conventional dice game machine. That is, when compared with a plurality of game machines using the same dice, the outcome is specified for each die, so that the number of BET types can be increased accordingly, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the dice game machine according to claim 4, the dice game machine includes a detection device that detects the output of each type for the plurality of dice stopped at the game unit, and the control unit receives each type from the detection device. The payout process of the player terminal is executed based on the outcome information of the dice.

  In such a dice game machine, when a plurality of types of dice that are actually rolling in the game area are stopped, the detection device can immediately detect the outcome of each dice. On the other hand, it becomes possible to promptly notify the game result. Specifically, the detection device, for example, shoots a die stopped by a camera, detects the output for each die from the captured data, optically detects the output of the die, and magnetizes the die. It is possible to implement in various modes such as a method of burying and measuring the magnetic change to detect the die output.

  The dice game machine according to claim 5 is characterized in that the plurality of dice that roll in the game unit are configured by a plurality of different colors.

  In such a dice game machine, since each dice can be grasped by color, the player can easily grasp the game result by making the type of dice correspond to the outcome easily.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the dice game method and dice game machine which can aim at the improvement of interest more come to be obtained.

  The dice game in the present invention is configured so that a BET operation can be performed by predicting the outcome for each type using a plurality of dice of different types. Specifically, for example, when three color-coded dice are shaken, the BET operation can be performed by predicting the output for each color. As will be described later, the BET operation can be predicted for each color by, for example, displaying chips in the BET areas 61 to 64 of the BET table (second BET screen) shown in FIG. ing.

  Hereinafter, a dice game method and a dice game machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the dice game machine, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a game part (a part where a plurality of types of dice roll and stop) of the dice game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 and FIG. 4 are diagrams schematically showing a route from the collection of the dice to the release in the game unit.

  The dice game machine 1 is provided in a housing 2 as a main body portion and a substantially central portion of the upper surface of the housing 2, and a dice game execution unit 3 (hereinafter referred to as a game unit 3) in which a plurality of types of dice roll and stop. And a plurality of (in this embodiment, ten) player terminals 4 installed so as to surround the gaming unit 3.

  The player terminal 4 only needs to be configured so that a BET operation can be performed by the player. At least a game medium receiving device 5 for inserting game media such as money and medals used for games, and a predetermined instruction are input by the player. A control unit 6 composed of a plurality of control buttons and the like, and an image display device 7 that mainly displays an image relating to the BET table when a game is played are provided. Then, the player can participate in a game continuously executed by the gaming unit 3 by operating the control unit 6 or the like while viewing the image displayed on the image display device 7.

  In addition, on the side surface of the housing 2 in which each player terminal 4 is installed, a payout port 8 for paying out game media possessed by the player is provided. Further, a speaker 9 for playing music, sound effects and the like is provided at the upper right of the image display device 7 of each player terminal 4.

  In the game unit 3, a plurality of different types of dice are rolled and stopped. In the present embodiment, as in the conventionally known chic-bo, the game unit 3 is configured to use three dice D1, D2, and D3, and each die is given a different color. Yes. That is, in this embodiment, three dice D1, D2, and D3 having different colors (here, dice D1 is white, dice D2 is red, and dice D3 is yellow) are used.

  The game unit 3 is formed in a substantially circular shape as a whole. When the game is executed, the above-described die discharge unit 3a from which the dice D1, D2, and D3 are discharged, and the dice D1 that are sequentially discharged from the die discharge unit 3a. , D2 and D3, and a stop plate 3c for finally stopping the dies rolling on the rotary plate 3b.

  The dice discharge unit 3a is installed on a circular outer frame 3F constituting the game unit 3, and discharges the dice D1 to D3 sequentially (or simultaneously) toward the rotating plate 3b.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the rotating plate 3b is formed in a so-called mortar shape that is gently inclined downward inward from the circular outer frame 3F, and a plurality of driving rollers 3d are in contact with the lower surface portion thereof. It is supported in a rotatable state. When the game is started, the plurality of driving rollers 3d are rotationally driven by the rotational plate driving motor 3A, so that the rotational plate 3b is rotationally driven. On the surface of the rotating plate 3b, protrusions 3h (for example, formed so as to extend in the radial direction at substantially 90 ° intervals) are formed at a predetermined interval, and the rotating plate 3b is driven to rotate. When rolling, 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 dies D1, D2, and D3 that roll on the rotating plate 3b are used to stop the rotating plate 3b. Along with this, the region falls along the inclination and finally stops. That is, the dies D1, D2, and D3 discharged from the die discharge portion 3a roll on the surface by the rotation of the rotating plate 3b, and the rotating plate 3b stops and falls along the inclined surface of the rotating plate. Finally, it stops on the stop plate 3c.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the stop plate 3c is configured to be slid and driven by a stop plate drive motor 3B. When the stop plate 3c is slid, the dies D1, D2, and D3 are rotated. It falls toward the recovery / release mechanism 10 while hitting the abutting portion 3b ′ formed at the bottom of 3b.

  The recovery / release mechanism 10 drives the accommodating portion 10a that receives the dies that fall from the stop plate 3c, the conveying mechanism 10b that conveys the dice in the accommodating portion 10a toward the dice discharging portion 3a, and the conveying mechanism 10b. And a conveyance drive motor 3C. In this case, the recovery / release mechanism 10 recovers each die after the detection of the output of each die stopped on the stop plate 3c is completed by the later-described output detection device 15, and again from the die discharge unit 3a. Any structure that can discharge the dice toward the rotating 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 from the storage unit 10a toward the dice discharge unit 3a by air pressure, and transports the dice 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 configuration.

  The gaming portion 3 is entirely covered with a hemispherical transparent acrylic cover member 12 to restrict the rolling range of each die. In the present embodiment, on the top of the cover member 12, an output detecting device 15 that detects the output of each die stop is installed.

  As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the outcome detection device 15 of the present embodiment processes an imaging element (CCD camera) 17 that captures a die that is a subject and an imaging signal from the imaging element, and performs processing for each die. An output detecting circuit 18 for detecting an output is provided.

  The imaging element 17 is previously focused on the stop plate 3c by the focus lens 17a and exposure controlled so as to photograph the dice on the stop plate 3c. The output detection circuit 18 receives an imaging signal from the imaging device and calculates a luminance of a subject image (dice image) recognized by the subject recognition unit 19 that recognizes the position of the subject (dice). A luminance calculation unit 20, a recognition processing unit 21 for identifying the output of each die, an output data storage unit 22 for storing comparison data relating to the output of the dice, a control RAM 23, and a control CPU 24 for controlling them, These units are connected via a bus, and each unit is controlled by the control CPU 24.

  Specifically, the image intensity distribution of the dice image signal formed on the image sensor 17 is measured by the subject recognition unit 19. As schematically shown in FIG. 6, by measuring the intensity distribution, the positions (surface states) of the dies D1, D2, D3 on the stop plate 3c can be specified. Then, the brightness of the three dice having different colors specified here is measured by the brightness calculation unit 20, whereby the color of each die is specified. Further, in accordance with the specification of the color of the dice, the recognition processing unit 21 performs a comparison process with the output patterns (six output patterns) stored in the output data storage unit 22 in advance. Thereby, the exposed item is specified for each color of the dice.

  In this way, the outcome information specified for each color is stored in the control RAM 23, and is transmitted to the main control section described later via the interface 25 when the payout process of the game medium is executed. That is, the outcome detection device 15 detects an outcome for each of three different types of dice D1, D2, and D3 stopped in the gaming section 3, and uses the outcome information to control the entire dice game machine. Send to.

Next, the configuration of the control unit 6 and the image display device 7 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 6 is provided on the side of the image display device 7 of the player terminal 4, and buttons that are operated by the player are arranged. Specifically, a BET confirmation button 30, a refund (CASHOUT) button 31, and a help (HELP) button 32 are arranged in order from the left side when viewed from the position facing the player terminal 4.

  The BET confirmation button 30 is a button that is pressed when a BET is confirmed after a BET operation by the image display device 7. Then, when the BET is confirmed and the game unit 3 is betting in the area corresponding to the outcome of each die during the game, a prize is awarded. When winning a prize, credits corresponding to the number of chips bet are added to credits currently owned by the player based on the payout table.

  The payout button 31 is normally a button that is pressed at the end of the game. When the payout button 31 is pressed, the game medium corresponding to the credits owned by the current player acquired by the game or the like 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.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the image display device 7 is a so-called touch panel type liquid crystal display with a touch panel 35 attached to the front surface, and is selected by pressing an icon displayed on the liquid crystal screen 36 with a finger or the like. Is possible.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the image display device 7 during the game. As shown in this figure, during the game of the dice game machine 1, a table-type betting board (first BET screen) 40 that predicts the outcome of each dice for the current time is displayed on the image display device 7. The BET operation can be performed using the credits on hand while viewing the first BET screen 40 displayed on the image display device 7.

Here, the first BET screen 40 will be specifically described.
On the first BET screen 40, BET areas 41 displayed as dice are arranged and displayed in a grid pattern. The touch panel 35 is pressed (contacted) with a finger to designate the BET area 41, and a chip is placed on the designated portion. The BET operation is performed by displaying.

  Below the first BET screen 40, a selection display unit 42, a unit BET button 43, a refund result display unit 45, and a credit amount display unit 46 for displaying a second BET screen 60 described later are displayed in order from the left of the screen. ing.

  The selection display unit 42 is selected when a player wants to perform a BET operation by specifying a color and predicting the outcome of each die in a BET operation during a game. That is, by touching the selection display unit 42, the first BET screen 40 is switched to a second BET screen 60 described later, and a BET operation for each color of the dice can be performed.

  The unit BET button 43 is a button for betting a chip on the BET area 41 designated by the player. There are four types of unit BET buttons: a 1BET button 43A, a 5BET button 43B, a 10BET button 43C, and a 100BET button 43D. If the BET operation is incorrect, the BET operation can be performed again by touching the Re-BET button 43E.

  The player first designates the BET portion in the BET area 41 to bet with the cursor 47 by directly pressing the screen with a finger or the like. In this state, when the 1BET button 43A is pressed, the number of chips is increased by one chip (the BET number increases in the order of “1” → “2” → “3” →... Each time the 1BET button 43A is pressed with a finger or the like). You can bet. Similarly, when the 5BET button 43B is pressed, the BET is incremented by 5 chips (the number of BETs increases in the order of “5” → “10” → “15” →... Each time the 5BET button 43B is pressed with a finger). When the 10BET button 43C is pressed, the chip is incremented by 10 (the BET number increases in the order of “10” → “20” → “30” →... Each time the 10BET button 43C is pressed with a finger) In addition, when the 100 BET button 43D is pressed, the chip is incremented by 100 (every time the 100 BET button 43D is pressed with a finger or the like, “100” → “200” → “300” →. Bet). In the BET area 41, the number of chips betted up to the present time is displayed as a chip mark 48, and the number displayed on the chip mark 48 indicates the number of chips bet.

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

  Further, the credit amount display section 46 displays the number of credits owned by the current player. This credit number decreases according to the number of BETs (1 credit per chip) when a chip is bet. Further, when a betted chip is won and a credit is 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.

  A bar-shaped BET timer graph 49 is provided at the top of the first BET screen 40. The BET timer graph 49 is a graph that displays the remaining time that the player can bet, and the red graph starts to gradually extend to the right side from the start of the game, and the BET in the current game can be made when it extends to the rightmost side. Time ends. In each player terminal 4, when the player's BET time ends, the dice D1 to D3 are sequentially inserted from the dice discharge unit 3a toward the rotating plate 3b.

  Here, the BET area 41 of the first BET screen 40 will be described. The BET area 41 includes a plurality of BET units, and a BET operation is performed by chipping on the BET unit.

  In the figure, BET portions 41A and 41B are portions for betting by predicting the total value of dice D1 to D3. That is, if the total value is predicted to be 4 to 10, the BET unit 41A is selected, and if the total value is predicted to be 11 to 17, the BET unit 41B is selected. The payout is set to 1: 1 (2 payouts per 1 BET) and the total value is 3 or 18 (1,1,1 or 6,6,6) This is a loss for the player.

  The BET unit 41C is a part for betting by predicting that two of the three dice will have the same outcome. That is, it is predicted that any of (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5), (6, 6) will appear in the three dice. The payout is set to 1:10.

  The BET part 41D is a part for betting by predicting that all three dice will have the same outcome. That is, three dice are (1,1,1) (2,2,2) (3,3,3) (4,4,4) (5,5,5) (6,6,6) This is a portion to bet by predicting that one of them appears, and the payout is set to 1:30.

  The BET unit 41E is a part in which all three dice have the same outcome and bet by predicting the number. That is, the three dice become (1,1,1) (2,2,2) (3,3,3) (4,4,4) (5,5,5) (6,6,6) In addition, the number is a part to bet by predicting the number, and the payout is set to 1: 180.

  The BET part 41F is a part that predicts and bets three total dice values. 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 BET part 41G is a part for predicting the outcome of two dice out of three dice and making a BET, and the payout is set to 1: 5.

  The BET unit 41H is an area for predicting and betting the dice, and a payout is set according to the number of dice that match the predicted outcome. For example, in the case where a BET is predicted with an outcome of “1” and one “1” is included in the outcome of three dice, the payout is 1: 1 and two “1” are included. The payout is set to 1: 2, and the payout when three “1” s are included is set to 1:10.

  Next, the second BET screen that is switched by operating the selection display unit 42 of the first BET screen 40 will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second BET screen 60 displayed in a switched manner. In addition, in the display part which comprises this 2nd BET screen 60, about the display part which performs the function similar to the said BET screen 40, the same referential mark is attached | subjected and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The second BET screen 60 is mainly configured with four BET areas 61, 62, 63, and 64. The touch panel 35 is touched with a finger to operate the BET area, and a chip is displayed at a designated portion. This completes the BET operation.

  Similar to the first BET screen 40, a selection display section 42 for switching to the first BET screen 40, a unit BET button 43, a refund result display section 45, and a credit number display section 46 are displayed below the screen from the left. .

  The BET area 61 is an area for designating the color of the dice and betting by predicting the appearance of the dice, and is an area for predicting the appearance of the white dice D1, the red dice D2, and the yellow dice D3.

  In the specific selection, for example, the white die D1 is touched directly from the area 61A for displaying the six outcomes of the white die D1, designated by the cursor 47, and then touched to the decision button 61E to make the white die. The outcome of D1 is determined. The selection result is displayed in a region 61F on the right side of the BET area 61 (a display example in which the outcome of the white dice D1 is predicted to be “2” is shown). Similarly, the outcome of the red dice D2 is determined by directly touching the selected outcome from the area 61B for displaying the 6 outcomes of the red die D2, specifying with the cursor, and then touching the decision button 61E. . The selection result is displayed in a region 61F on the right side of the BET area 61 (a display example in which the outcome of the red dice D2 is predicted to be “1” is shown). Similarly, the output of the yellow die D3 is determined by directly touching and designating the selected output from the area 61C for displaying the six outputs of the yellow die D3 by touching the decision button 61E. The selection result is displayed in a region 61F on the right side of the BET area 61 (a display example in which the outcome of the yellow die D3 is predicted to be “6” is shown). It should be noted that during the selection operation, it is possible to cancel or reselect the item by touching the delete button 61D.

  The selection result of the output for each color of the three dice is displayed in the area 61F on the right side of the BET area 61, and the chip to bet is displayed accordingly. That is, by touching the corresponding BET portion 61G, the portion is designated by the cursor 47, and in that state, the number of chips bet by operating the BET button 43 is displayed as a chip mark 48. In addition, when it is desired to select a plurality of items for each of the colors of the three dice, the above-described operation may be repeated (in the example of the figure, three selection results are displayed).

  Predicting the outcome for each of the above three types of dice is to select one combination from 216, the winning probability is 1/216, and the payout is set to 1: 200. .

  In the first BET screen 40 that does not select each color as described above, the BET area having such a winning probability is the BET portion 41E (all three dice have the same appearance and the numbers are predicted and the BET However, in the BET screen 60 for selecting the outcome for each color of the dice, there are 216 combinations for which a high payout can be obtained, so there is room for the player to select a high payout Will spread and the interest will be improved.

  The BET area 62 is an area for designating the color of the dice and betting by predicting the outcome of the dice, selecting two dice from the three dice, and the outcome of the selected die. Is an area for predicting

  In the specific selection, for example, the white die D1 can be obtained by directly touching the selected output from the region 62A for displaying the six outputs of the white die D1, specifying with the cursor, and then touching the decision button 62E. The outcome of is determined. The selection result is displayed in a region 62F on the right side of the BET area 62 (a display example in which the outcome of the white dice D2 is predicted to be “1” is shown). Next, for example, after directly touching the selected output from the area 62B for displaying the 6th output of the red die D2, and specifying with the cursor, the output of the red die D2 is determined by touching the decision button 62E. Is done. The selection result is displayed in a region 62F on the right side of the BET area 62 (a display example in which the outcome of the red dice D2 is predicted to be “1” is shown). In addition, since the yellow die D3 is not selected, when the selection of the two dice is completed, all the outcomes 1 to 6 are selected ("ANY" is displayed).

  The result of selecting the outcome for each color of the two dice is displayed in the area 62F on the right side of the BET area 62, and the chip to bet is displayed accordingly. That is, by touching the corresponding BET portion 62G, the portion is designated by the cursor, and in that state, the number of chips bet by operating the BET button 43 is displayed as a chip mark 48. In addition, when it is desired to perform a plurality of selections for the two die colors, the above operation may be repeated (three types of selection results are displayed in the illustrated example).

  The winning probability when the outcome of each of the two types of dice is predicted is 6/216, and the payout is set to 1:50.

  In the first BET screen 40 that does not select each color as described above, the BET area having such a winning probability is a BET portion 41D (a portion to bet by predicting that all three dice will have the same outcome). ), And there is only a portion to bet by predicting that the total value of the BET part 41F will be 5 or 16, but such a payout is obtained on the second BET screen 60 for selecting the outcome for each color of the dice. Since there are 108 combinations that can be obtained, the player has more choices to obtain a high payout and can be improved.

  The BET area 63 is an area for designating the colors of three dice and betting by predicting the magnitude relationship. By selecting the colors from the regions (large region 63A, middle region 63B, and small region 63C) displaying the size relationship, the size relationship between the three dice can be selected.

  When making a specific selection, for example, white is selected from the large area 63A, the portion is directly touched, designated with the cursor, and then the decision button 63E is touched. To be determined. At this time, in the middle region 63B and the small region 63C, the white portion is extinguished so that only red and yellow can be selected. Subsequently, red is selected from the middle region 63B and the portion is in direct contact, After specifying with the cursor, yellow is automatically selected in the small area 63C by touching the decision button 63E (white in the large area 63A, red in the middle area 63B, yellow in the small area 63C) The result of selecting is displayed). Then, by touching the BET part 63G when the selection is completed, the part is designated by the cursor, and the number of chips bet by operating the BET button 43 in that state is displayed as a chip mark 48. .

  When predicting the size relationship between the above three types of dice, the winning probability is 20/216, and the payout is set to 1: 8. In addition, when the same appearance appears in three dice | dies D1-D3, it becomes a player's loss.

  As described above, by color-coding the three dice, it is also possible to simply predict the magnitude relationship between the dice, and for the player, the room for betting is expanded and the interest can be improved.

  The BET area 64 is an area where two colors are designated from among the three dice and a BET is made by predicting the size relationship. The size relationship between the two selected dice can be selected by selecting a color from the region (large region 64A, small region 64B) displaying the size relationship.

  Specifically, for example, by selecting red from the large area 64A, directly touching that portion, specifying with the cursor, and then touching the decision button 64E, the largest die is red. To be determined. At this time, in the small area 63B, the red portion is turned off so that only white and yellow can be selected (the result of selecting red in the large area 64A and yellow in the small area 64B is displayed). When the selection is completed, the BET unit 64G is touched to specify the portion with the cursor, and the BET button 43 is operated in this state to display the number of chips bet as the chip mark 48. .

  The winning probability when the magnitude relationship between the two types of dice is predicted is 15/36, and the payout is set to 1: 2. If the two selected dice have the same outcome, the player loses.

  As described above, by color-coding the three dice, it is possible to select any two dice and predict the size relationship between the dice. It will be able to plan.

  Next, a configuration related to the control system of the above-described dice game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the dice game machine.

  The main control unit 80 of the dice game machine 1 includes a microcomputer 85 configured with a CPU 81 for main control, a ROM 82, a RAM 83, and a bus 84 for transferring data between them as a core.

  The CPU 81 is a device for driving the game unit 3 via the I / O interface 90, specifically, a rotary plate drive motor 3A, a stop plate drive motor 3B, and a main drive unit of the die collection / release mechanism 10. Are connected to a conveyance drive motor 3C. In addition, the above-described outcome detecting device 15 is connected to the I / O interface 90, and a signal indicating that the gaming operation has ended with the outcome detecting device 15 and the stop on the stop plate 3c. Signals related to the outcome of each of the three dice are transmitted and received. 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 player terminal 4 via the communication interface 95. Send and receive.

  The ROM 82 in the main control unit 80 is constituted by, for example, a semiconductor memory and the like, and a program for realizing the basic functions of the dice game machine 1, specifically, various devices that drive the game unit 3. A program for controlling, a program for controlling each player terminal 4 and the like are stored, and a payout table and the like referred to when executing the dice game are stored.

  The RAM 83 is a memory for temporarily storing various data calculated by the CPU 81. For example, the chip BET information transmitted from each player terminal 4 and the dice D1 to D3 transmitted from the turn detection device 15 are used. Are stored temporarily, data relating to the results of processing executed by the CPU 81, and the like.

  The CPU 81 controls the rotary plate drive motor 3A, the stop plate drive motor 3B, and the transport drive motor 3C that drive the game unit 3 based on data and programs stored in the ROM 82 and RAM 83, and the game unit 3 Transfer of the dice to the rotating plate 3b, conveyance of the dice toward the dice discharging part 3a, and each die stopped on the stop plate 3c so that the dice can be collected again from the stop plate 3c. The control process accompanying the progress of the game, such as a check process of the game, is executed.

  Further, the CPU 81 has a function of transmitting / receiving data to / from each player terminal 4 and controlling each player terminal 4 to advance the game in addition to the control processing accompanying the progress of the game. Specifically, the BET information transmitted from each player terminal 4 is accepted, and based on the outcome of each die as a result of the game and the BET information transmitted from each player terminal 4, A winning determination process is performed, and the number of credits paid out at each player terminal 4 is calculated with reference to the payout table.

Next, the structure concerning the control system of the player terminal 4 connected to CPU81 of the above-mentioned main control part 80 is demonstrated.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the player terminal 4 according to the present embodiment.

  The player terminal 4 includes a main body unit 100 provided with an image display device 7 and the like, and a game medium reception device 5 attached to the main body unit 100. The main body 100 further includes a player terminal control unit 110 and some peripheral device.

  The player terminal control unit 110 includes a CPU 111 for controlling a player terminal, a ROM 112, and a RAM 113.

  The ROM 112 is constituted by, for example, a semiconductor memory, and stores programs for realizing the basic functions of the player terminal 4, other various programs necessary for controlling the player terminal 4, data tables, and the like. Yes.

  The RAM 113 is a memory that temporarily stores various data calculated by the CPU 111, the number of credits currently owned by the player, the BET status of chips by the player, and the like.

  The CPU 111 is connected to a BET confirmation button 30, a refund button 31, and a help button 32 provided in the control unit 6 (see FIG. 2). 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 the input signal supplied from the control unit 6 in response to the input of the player's operation and the data and programs stored in the ROM 112 and RAM 113, The result is transmitted to the CPU 81 of the main control unit 80 described above.

  Furthermore, the CPU 111 receives a command signal from the CPU 81 of the main control unit 80, controls peripheral devices constituting the player terminal 4, and causes the player terminal 4 to advance the dice game. Further, depending on the contents of the processing, the CPU 111 performs various processing based on input signals supplied from the control unit 6 in response to input of the player's operation and data and programs stored in the ROM 112 and RAM 113. This process is executed, the peripheral device constituting the player terminal 4 is controlled based on the result, and the dice game is advanced at the player terminal 4. 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 for each die roll corresponds to the former, and the BET operation process by the player corresponds to the latter.

  Further, 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.

  Further, 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, and the image ROM has, for example, dots for forming an image displayed on the image display device 7. Data is 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 with 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 the BET operation of the player's chip on the first BET screen 40 and the second BET screen 60. Specifically, selection of the BET area 41 on the first BET screen 40, the BET areas 61 to 64 on the second BET screen 60, the operation of the unit bet button 43, and the like are performed by touching the touch panel 35, and the information is stored in the CPU 111. Sent to. Based on this information, the BET information of the current player (BET areas 42 and 61 to 64 specified on the BET screens 40 and 60 and the number of chips betted) is stored in the RAM 113 as needed. 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, a sound output circuit 126 and a speaker 9 are connected to the CPU 111, and the speaker 9 generates various sound effects when performing various effects based on 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 money and medals, through the data receiving unit 127. The data receiving unit 127 receives the credit signal transmitted from the game medium receiving device 5, and the CPU 111 increases the number of credits of the player stored in the RAM 113 based on the transmitted credit signal.

  Next, an operation of the dice game machine 1 configured as described above and an example of a game operation of the player at the player terminal 4 will be described.

  In the above-described dice game machine 1, when a player sits on the player terminal 4, a game is performed in the game unit 3 at regular intervals. When the player of the player terminal 4 inserts game media such as coins and medals into the game media accepting device 5, the number of BETs that can be bet on the credit number display section 46 of the BET screens 40 and 60 of the image display device 7 accordingly. (Remaining chip amount) is displayed.

  The player performs a BET operation within the time of the BET timer graph 49 displayed on the BET screens 40 and 60. The BET operation is accepted on the first BET screen 40 and the second BET screen 60, and switching between these screens is performed by pressing (contacting) the selection display unit 42.

  On the first BET screen 40, it is possible to perform a BET operation in accordance with a normal thick-baud rule. That is, regardless of the type (color) of the dice in the game unit 3, the BET operation for only the outcome of each die can be performed, and the player can operate the above-described operation method on the BET units 41A to 41G. The BET operation can be performed by As shown in FIG. 7, a chip mark 48 is displayed in the portion where the player bets.

  In addition, when the player wants to make a BET operation by predicting the outcome for each type of die (for each color) executed in the gaming unit 3, the player touches the selection display unit 42 of the first BET screen 40, and FIG. The second BET screen 60 shown is displayed.

  On the second BET screen 60, a BET operation can be performed for the outcome of each type of die (for each color) in the gaming unit 3, and the player can operate the BET units 61 to 64 by the operation method described above. BET operation can be performed. As shown in FIG. 1, a chip mark 48 is displayed in the portion where the player bets.

  BET information from each player terminal 4 is stored in a predetermined work area of the RAM 83 of the main control unit 80. Then, when the BET available time has elapsed, the CPU 81 of the main control unit 80 transmits a drive signal to the gaming unit 3. Thereby, in the game part 3, the rotary plate 3b is rotationally driven, and the three-color dies D1 to D3 are discharged to the rotary plate 3b (during this time, the three dice are rolling in the game part 3). ). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the driving of the rotary plate 3b is stopped, and each die finally stops on the stop plate 3c.

  In this state, the output detecting device 15 is driven and the output information of each die is detected. The outcome information of each die is transmitted to the main control unit 80, and the CPU 81 executes a winning determination process with the BET information for each player terminal stored in the RAM 83. At this time, if it is determined that a prize is won, calculation of a payout amount is executed with reference to a predetermined payout table. The winning determination process executed for each player terminal is stored in a predetermined work area of the RAM 83 and the information is transmitted to each player terminal 4.

  The CPU 111 of each player terminal 4 drives and controls the liquid crystal drive circuit 120 based on a winning determination signal transmitted from the main control unit 80, and payout result display units 45 displayed on the BET screens 40 and 60, and The credit number display unit 46 is updated. Further, as necessary, the CPU 111 of each player terminal 4 drives the liquid crystal driving circuit 120 and the sound output circuit 126 to perform an image effect and a sound effect.

  Accordingly, the CPU 81 of the main control unit 80 drives the collection / release mechanism 10 to collect the dice on the stop plate 3c in order to shift to the next game.

  In the dice game by the dice game machine 1 and the dice game machine described above, the player predicts the result of the outcome for each of a plurality of different types of dice (different three-color dice) executed in the game unit 3, A BET operation can be performed from the player terminal 4 via the second BET screen 60. In other words, since a BET operation that predicts the outcome of each type of dice can be performed, it is possible to increase the number of objects to be bet compared to a conventional dice game machine using the same type of dice, and accordingly Since dividends can also be obtained, the interest can be improved.

  In particular, in this embodiment, a BET operation according to Chic Bo, a conventionally known dice game, can be performed, so the BET operation is easy and the rules are simple, so it is easy to participate in the game. Is possible. In addition, since the three dice are color-coded in the game unit 3, the player can easily recognize the dice and can immediately grasp the game result, so that the interest can be further improved.

  The embodiments of the dice game machine and the dice game method of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

  For example, in the gaming unit 3, a specific method for rolling and stopping the dice, a means for determining the appearance of each die, a method for collecting the dice, and the like can be modified as appropriate. For example, the dice may be configured to roll on the diaphragm, or may be in a state of being constantly exposed in the gaming unit without being collected. In the game unit, instead of actually rolling the dice, an image display device may be used to display an image for rolling and stopping the dice.

  In addition, the device for determining the outcome of each die embeds an identifiable element, for example, an element that reacts magnetically, inside each die, and detects the outcome for each die using a magnetic change. Also good. Alternatively, the output of each die may be detected using an optical sensor.

  Moreover, about the dice | dies used, it is not limited to three, Two or four or more may be sufficient. As a method of changing the type of dice, in addition to color-coding for each die, the type of each die may be changed depending on the size. Furthermore, the method of betting by predicting the outcome for each type of dice can be variously modified in addition to the BET mode shown in FIG. For example, it is possible to appropriately change the shape such as predicting the color of a die having the same appearance, or specifying one type of color to predict the appearance. Furthermore, the payout in each BET section is only an example, and can be modified as appropriate according to the region, regulations, and the like.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a table game in which a dealer simply handles dice.

The figure which shows the example of a display of the BET screen which enables BET operation for every color (2nd BET screen). The perspective view which shows the whole structure which showed an example of the dice game machine concerning this invention. The top view which shows the structure of a game part. The figure which shows schematic structure of the structure of a game part. The block diagram which showed an example of the appearance detection apparatus. The figure which shows the example of imaging of each die | dye obtained with the appearance detection apparatus shown in FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display of a BET screen (1st BET screen). The block diagram which shows typically the control system of a dice game machine. The block diagram which shows typically the control system of a player terminal.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Dice game machine 3 Game part 4 Player terminal 6 Control part 7 Image display apparatus 35 Touch panel 40 1st BET screen 60 2nd BET screen 80 Main control part D1-D3 Dice

Claims (5)

A dice game method for predicting the outcome of a plurality of different types of dice, performing a BET, and giving a predetermined payout when the outcome of the plurality of different types of dice is in a winning state,
Individual dice BET procedure in which BET can be made in relation to each of the different types of dice and each type of dice, and a game for giving a payout according to the individual dice BET procedure A dice game method comprising an aspect.   The dice game method according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of dice are configured by a plurality of different types of colors. A game part that stops when a plurality of dice of different types roll,
A player terminal provided with a BET display unit that enables a BET operation by predicting the outcome of the plurality of dice when rolling in the gaming unit and stopping;
A control unit that controls rolling and stopping operations of a plurality of dice in the gaming unit, and controls a BET operation from the player terminal and a game value payout process according to a payout,
The control unit accepts, from the player terminal, an individual dice BET operation in which each of the different types of dice is associated with each type of the dice. . For a plurality of dice stopped at the game unit, it has a detection device for detecting the outcome of each type,
The dice game machine according to claim 3, wherein the control unit executes a payout process of the player terminal based on the dice roll information for each type from the detection device.   5. The dice game machine according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of dice that roll in the game unit are configured by a plurality of different colors.

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