JP2011062309A - Server, gaming system, and control method of the server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a server, a gaming system, and a control method of the server capable of adding a new feature to a payout related to a jackpot to produce a new entertainment property. <P>SOLUTION: The present invention provides a server programmed to execute the processing of: storing a first resource data and a second resource data that is different from the first resource data; providing game media to the gaming machine when a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on the first resource data, and reducing an amount of game media indicated by the first resource data; and providing game media to the gaming machine when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has been reduced to the predetermined amount or less, based on the second resource data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a server, a gaming system, and a server control method.

Conventionally, some gaming machines such as slot machines perform a payout called a jackpot. When winning the jackpot, the player can acquire a large amount of game media at a time. Among such jackpots, there is a so-called progressive jackpot as disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. In the progressive jackpot, a part of the game media thrown by the player is cumulatively stored, and the stored game media is paid out in response to winning.

Conventionally, as disclosed in Patent Documents 2 to 5, there is a gaming system in which a plurality of gaming machines are linked by a network. Among such gaming systems, there is one that stores a part of game media inserted in each gaming machine and pays out the stored game media to a gaming machine that has won a progressive jackpot.

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In the gaming system for paying out jackpots as described above, a player usually plays a game while expecting such payout.

Therefore, the present inventor has come up with the idea that a new entertainment characteristic can be created by adding a new feature regarding the payout related to the jackpot.

An object of the present invention is to provide a server, a gaming system, and a server control method with new entertainment characteristics.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) A server having the following configuration,
A storage device provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, and a processor;
Communication with gaming machine is possible,
The processor
(A) a process of storing data corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine as a first resource data in a first storage area provided in the storage device;
(B) Data indicating the amount of game media, and storing second resource data different from the first resource data in a second storage area provided in the storage device;
(C) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a gaming medium is given to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and is stored in the first storage area. Processing to reduce the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data,
(D) The process (C) determines whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area is equal to or less than a predetermined amount; and
(E) After determining that the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the processing (D), and further satisfying the predetermined condition, the processing (B) causes the second storage area Is programmed to execute a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine based on the second resource data stored in the game machine.

According to the invention of (1), when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the total amount of game media bet in one gaming machine reaches a predetermined amount), the game medium is determined based on the first resource data. The amount of game media given and indicated by the first resource data decreases. That is, payout is performed using the game medium indicated by the first resource data as the resource. Then, after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount, if a predetermined condition is further satisfied, a game medium is given based on the second resource data.
Thus, even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the second resource data as the resource. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for paying out the game media triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The server according to (1) above,
The above process (C)
In a common game that is executed when a predetermined condition is established, a gaming medium is provided to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and the first A process for reducing the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in one storage area;
The process (E)
After determining that the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the process (D), when the predetermined condition is further satisfied, the second process is executed by the process (B) in the common game. This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine based on the second resource data stored in the storage area.

According to the invention of (2), a common game is executed when a predetermined condition is established, and a game medium is provided in the common game. Therefore, the player can play the game while having a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the common game.
Further, even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the second resource data as the resource. A feeling can be maintained.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The server according to (1) above,
The processor further includes:
(F) An image or sound for notifying the player of only the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data out of the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data and the amount of the game medium indicated by the second resource data. Is output to the output device connected to the server or the output device included in the gaming machine is programmed to execute,
The process (E)
(E-1) If it is determined in the process (D) that the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the process (B) is executed instead of executing the process (F). A process for outputting an image or sound for informing the player of the amount of game media to the output device based on the second resource data stored in the two storage areas; and
(E-2) After executing the process (E-1), when the predetermined condition is further satisfied, based on the second source data stored in the second storage area by the process (B), This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine.

According to the invention of (3), the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data is notified to the player by an image or sound. This allows the player to recognize how much game media can be acquired when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Normally, the greater the amount of game media indicated by the image or sound, the greater the player's expectation that a predetermined condition will be established.
On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is satisfied and the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied may be interrupted. In this regard, according to the invention of (3), after the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount, the player is notified of the amount of the game medium indicated by the second resource data. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to the invention of (3), the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data is informed until the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount. The amount of game medium indicated by the second resource data is suddenly notified when the amount of game medium indicated by the data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount. As a result, an unexpectedness can be given to the player, and an impression can be given as if stagnation was stored. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines,
A server comprising a storage device provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, and a processor; and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The processor
(A) a process of storing data corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine as a first resource data in a first storage area provided in the storage device;
(B) Data indicating the amount of game media, and storing second resource data different from the first resource data in a second storage area provided in the storage device;
(C) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a gaming medium is given to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and is stored in the first storage area. Processing to reduce the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data,
(D) The process (C) determines whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area is equal to or less than a predetermined amount; and
(E) After determining that the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the processing (D), and further satisfying the predetermined condition, the processing (B) causes the second storage area Is programmed to execute a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine based on the second resource data stored in the game machine.

According to the invention of (4), when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the total amount of game media bet in one gaming machine reaches a predetermined amount), the game medium is determined based on the first resource data. The amount of game media given and indicated by the first resource data decreases. That is, payout is performed using the game medium indicated by the first resource data as the resource. Then, after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount, if a predetermined condition is further satisfied, a game medium is given based on the second resource data.
Thus, even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the second resource data as the resource. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for paying out the game media triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) The gaming system according to (4) above,
The gaming machine includes an input device and a controller,
The above controller
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor further includes:
(F) is programmed to execute a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b).
The above process (A)
A part of the amount of the game medium indicated by the BET information received in the process (F) is added to the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area provided in the storage device. In this process, data indicating the amount of game media obtained by addition is stored in the first storage area as new first resource data.

According to the invention of (5), a part of the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. The first resource data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is given based on such first resource data. Therefore, it gives an impression that a part of the game media betted by other players is paid out to the player who has received the game media when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Can do. Thereby, a sense of superiority and satisfaction can be provided to the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) The gaming system according to (4) above,
The gaming machine includes an input device and a controller,
The above controller
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor further includes:
(F) is programmed to execute a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b).
The above process (B)
A part of the amount of game medium indicated by the BET information received in the process (F) is added to the amount of game medium indicated by the second resource data stored in the second storage area provided in the storage device. This is a process of storing data indicating the amount of game media obtained by addition in the second storage area as new second resource data.

According to the invention of (6), a part of the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. The second resource data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way. Therefore, each time a BET is placed on the gaming machine, the amount of game media indicated by the second resource data can be reliably increased. Thereby, it can be prepared when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(7) The gaming system according to (5) above,
The above process (A)
A predetermined ratio of the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received in the process (F) to the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area provided in the storage device Is a process of storing, in the first storage area, data indicating the amount of game media obtained by adding the amount corresponding to
The above process (B)
The predetermined percentage of the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received in the process (F) to the amount of game media indicated by the second resource data stored in the second storage area provided in the storage device Is a process of storing data indicating the amount of game media obtained by adding an amount corresponding to a different specific ratio in the second storage area as new second resource data.

According to the invention of (7), an amount corresponding to a predetermined proportion of the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. The first resource data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is given based on such first resource data. Therefore, it gives an impression that a part of the game media betted by other players is paid out to the player who has been granted the game media when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Can do. Thereby, it is possible to provide superiority and satisfaction to the player.
According to the invention of (7), an amount corresponding to a specific ratio of the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. The second resource data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way. Therefore, each time a BET is placed on the gaming machine, the amount of game media indicated by the second resource data can be reliably increased. Thereby, it can be prepared when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(8) The gaming system according to (4) above,
The gaming machine includes an input device and a controller,
The above controller
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor further includes:
(F) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b), and
(G) A program for executing processing for cumulatively counting the amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the processing (F) in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information Has been
The above process (C)
When a predetermined condition is established, the accumulated BET in the gaming machine out of the accumulated bet amounts corresponding to the amount of gaming media that are cumulatively counted for each gaming machine by the process (G) when the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the process of giving game media by the amount corresponding to the amount, and subtracting the amount corresponding to the accumulated BET amount from the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area. is there.

According to the invention of (8), the amount of game media given to a gaming machine when a predetermined condition is satisfied is an amount corresponding to the accumulated bet amount in the gaming machine. Therefore, if a player bets a large number of game media, the player can receive a lot of game media when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to bet many game media. Thereby, the profit expansion of an amusement shop can be aimed at.
However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a player who has bet a lot of game media receives the game media, the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data decreases accordingly. Then, the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied may be interrupted thereafter.
In this regard, according to the invention of (8), even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the second resource data as the resource. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for paying out the game media triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(9) The gaming system according to (4) above,
The above process (C)
In a common game that is executed when a predetermined condition is established, a gaming medium is provided to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and the first A process for reducing the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in one storage area;
The process (E)
After determining that the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the process (D), when the predetermined condition is further satisfied, the second process is executed by the process (B) in the common game. This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine based on the second resource data stored in the storage area.

According to the invention of (9), a common game is executed when a predetermined condition is established, and a game medium is provided in the common game. Therefore, the player can play the game while having a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the common game.
Further, even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the second resource data as the resource. A feeling can be maintained.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(10) The gaming system according to (4) above,
The above gaming system
An output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine;
The processor further includes:
(F) An image or sound for notifying the player of only the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data out of the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data and the amount of the game medium indicated by the second resource data. Is programmed to execute processing to output to the output device,
The process (E)
(E-1) When it is determined in the process (D) that the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the process (B) does not execute the process (F). A process of outputting an image or sound for notifying the player of the amount of game media to the output device based on the second resource data stored in the second storage area; and
(E-2) After executing the process (E-1), when a predetermined condition is further established, based on the second source data stored in the second storage area by the process (B), This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine.

According to the invention of (10), the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is notified to the player by an image or sound. This allows the player to recognize how much game media can be acquired when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Normally, the greater the amount of game media indicated by the image or sound, the greater the player's expectation that a predetermined condition will be established.
On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is satisfied and the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied may be interrupted. In this regard, according to the invention of (10), after the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount, the player is notified of the amount of the game medium indicated by the second resource data. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to the invention of (10), the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data is informed until the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount. The amount of game medium indicated by the second resource data is suddenly notified when the amount of game medium indicated by the data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount. As a result, an unexpectedness can be given to the player, and an impression can be given as if stagnation was stored. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(11) A server control method having the following configuration,
The server
A storage device provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, and a processor;
Communication with gaming machine is possible,
The above control method is
(A) The processor stores data corresponding to the amount of gaming media betted in the gaming machine as first resource data in a first storage area provided in the storage device;
(B) a step of storing, in a second storage area provided in the storage device, second resource data different from the first resource data, which is data indicating the amount of game media;
(C) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the processor gives a gaming medium to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and also stores the first storage. Reducing the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the area;
(D) the processor determines whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the step (C); and
(E) When the processor determines that the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the step (D), and further satisfies a predetermined condition, the processor (B) Including a step of providing a gaming medium to the gaming machine based on the second resource data stored in the second storage area.

According to the invention of (11), when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the total amount of game media bet in one gaming machine reaches a predetermined amount), the game medium is determined based on the first resource data. The amount of game media given and indicated by the first resource data decreases. That is, payout is performed using the game medium indicated by the first resource data as the resource. Then, after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount, if a predetermined condition is further satisfied, a game medium is given based on the second resource data.
Thus, even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the second resource data as the resource. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for paying out the game media triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(12) A server having the following configuration,
A storage device provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, and a processor;
Communication with gaming machine is possible,
The processor
(A) a process of storing data corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine as a first resource data in a first storage area provided in the storage device;
(B) a process for determining whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area by the process (A) has reached a predetermined amount;
(C) The data corresponding to the amount of gaming media betted in the gaming machine after determining that the amount of gaming media indicated by the first resource data has reached a predetermined amount in the processing (B) is overflow data. Processing to be stored in the second storage area provided in the storage device, and
(D) When a predetermined condition is established, the program is programmed to execute a process of providing a gaming medium to the gaming machine based on the overflow data stored in the second storage area by the process (C). ing.

According to the invention of (12), the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in the first storage area. The first resource data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way.
After the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data reaches a predetermined amount, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in the second storage area. The overflow data indicates the amount of game media obtained by such cumulative counting. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is provided based on the overflow data.
In this way, even after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data reaches a predetermined amount, the game media bet on the gaming machine is continuously accumulated, and the stored game media is used as the resource. The payout when a predetermined condition is established can be performed. Thereby, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the player who feels that the storage of the game medium has ended because the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has reached a predetermined amount. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(13) The server according to (12) above,
The processor further includes:
(E) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a gaming medium is provided to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and is stored in the first storage area. Processing to reduce the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data, and
(F) The processing (E) is programmed to execute processing for determining whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area is equal to or less than a predetermined amount. And
The above process (D)
After determining that the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the process (F), when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process is stored in the second storage area by the process (C). This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine based on the overflow data.

According to the invention of (13), when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is provided based on the first resource data, and the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data decreases. That is, payout is performed using the game medium indicated by the first resource data as the resource. Then, after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount, if a predetermined condition is further satisfied, a game medium is provided based on the overflow data.
As a result, even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data decreases, it becomes possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the overflow data as the resource. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for paying out the game media triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(14) The server according to (13) above,
The process (E)
In a common game that is executed when a predetermined condition is established, a gaming medium is provided to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and the first A process for reducing the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in one storage area;
The above process (D)
In the process (F), when it is determined that the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than the predetermined amount, and the predetermined condition is further satisfied, the second process is executed by the process (C) in the common game. This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine based on the overflow data stored in the storage area.

According to the invention of (14), a common game is executed when a predetermined condition is established, and a game medium is provided in the common game. Therefore, the player can play the game while having a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the common game.
Even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the overflow data as the resource, so that the player's expectation for the common game can be increased. Can last.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(15) The server according to (13) above,
The processor further includes:
(G) Of the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data and the amount of game media indicated by the overflow data, an image or sound notifying the player of only the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data, It is programmed to execute processing to output to an output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine,
The above process (D)
(D-1) When it is determined in the process (F) that the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the process (C) performs the process (C) instead of executing the process (G). 2 based on the overflow data stored in the storage area, a process for outputting an image or sound for informing the player of the amount of game media to the output device, and
(D-2) After executing the process (D-1), when the predetermined condition is further satisfied, the gaming machine is based on the overflow data stored in the second storage area by the process (C). Is a process of granting game media to the game.

According to the invention of (15), the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data is notified to the player by an image or sound. This allows the player to recognize how much game media can be acquired when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Normally, the greater the amount of game media indicated by the image or sound, the greater the player's expectation that a predetermined condition will be established.
On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is satisfied and the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied may be interrupted. In this respect, according to the invention of (15), after the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount, the player is notified of the amount of the game medium indicated by the overflow data. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the condition is satisfied.

According to the invention of (15), the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has been notified until the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount. The amount of game media indicated by the overflow data is suddenly notified when the amount of game media indicated by the data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount. As a result, an unexpectedness can be given to the player, and an impression can be given as if stagnation was stored. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(16) A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines,
A storage device including a first storage area and a second storage area, a server including a processor, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above controller
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor
(A) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b),
(B) a process of storing data corresponding to the amount of game medium indicated by the BET information received in the process (A) in a first storage area provided in the storage device as first resource data;
(C) a process for determining whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area by the process (B) has reached a predetermined amount;
(D) After determining that the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has reached a predetermined amount in the process (C), data corresponding to the amount of game media bet on the gaming machine is used as overflow data. Storing in a second storage area provided in the storage device, and
(E) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the program is programmed to execute a process of providing a gaming medium to the gaming machine based on the overflow data stored in the second storage area by the process (D). ing.

According to the invention of (16), the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in the first storage area. The first resource data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way.
After the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data reaches a predetermined amount, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in the second storage area. The overflow data indicates the amount of game media obtained by such cumulative counting. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is provided based on the overflow data.
In this way, even after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data reaches a predetermined amount, the game media bet on the gaming machine is continuously accumulated, and the stored game media is used as the resource. The payout when a predetermined condition is established can be performed. Thereby, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the player who feels that the storage of the game medium has ended because the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has reached a predetermined amount. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(17) The gaming system according to (16) above,
The processor further includes:
(F) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a gaming medium is provided to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and is stored in the first storage area. Processing to reduce the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data, and
(G) By the process (F), it is programmed to execute a process for determining whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area is equal to or less than a predetermined amount. And
The process (E)
After determining that the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the process (G), when the predetermined condition is further satisfied, the process (D) stores it in the second storage area. This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine based on the overflow data.

According to the invention of (17), when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is provided based on the first resource data, and the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data decreases. That is, payout is performed using the game medium indicated by the first resource data as the resource. Then, after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount, if a predetermined condition is further satisfied, a game medium is provided based on the overflow data.
As a result, even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data decreases, it becomes possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the overflow data as the resource. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for paying out the game media triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(18) The gaming system according to (16) above,
The above process (F)
In a common game that is executed when a predetermined condition is established, a gaming medium is provided to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and the first A process for reducing the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in one storage area;
The process (E)
In the process (G), when it is determined that the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than the predetermined amount, and the predetermined condition is further satisfied, the second process is executed by the process (C) in the common game. This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine based on the overflow data stored in the storage area.

According to the invention of (18), a common game is executed when a predetermined condition is established, and a game medium is provided in the common game. Therefore, the player can play the game while having a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the common game.
Even when the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the overflow data as the resource, so that the player's expectation for the common game can be increased. Can last.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(19) The gaming system according to (16) above,
The processor further includes:
(H) Of the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data and the amount of game media indicated by the overflow data, an image or sound notifying the player of only the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data, It is programmed to execute processing to output to an output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine,
The process (E)
(E-1) If it is determined in the process (G) that the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the process (D) performs the process (D) instead of executing the process (H). 2 based on the overflow data stored in the storage area, a process for outputting an image or sound for informing the player of the amount of game media to the output device; and
(E-2) After executing the process (E-1), when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming machine is based on the overflow data stored in the second storage area by the process (D). Is a process of giving game media to the game.

According to the invention of (19), the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data is notified to the player by an image or sound. This allows the player to recognize how much game media can be acquired when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Normally, the greater the amount of game media indicated by the image or sound, the greater the player's expectation that a predetermined condition will be established.
On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is satisfied and the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data is reduced, the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied may be interrupted. In this regard, according to the invention of (19), after the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount, the player is notified of the amount of the game medium indicated by the overflow data. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the condition is satisfied.

According to the invention of (19), the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data is informed until the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount. The amount of game media indicated by the overflow data is suddenly notified when the amount of game media indicated by the data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount. As a result, an unexpectedness can be given to the player, and an impression can be given as if stagnation was stored. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(20) A server control method having the following configuration,
The server
A storage device provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, and a processor;
Communication with gaming machine is possible,
The above control method is
(A) The processor stores data corresponding to the amount of gaming media betted in the gaming machine as first resource data in a first storage area provided in the storage device;
(B) The processor determines whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area in the step (A) has reached a predetermined amount;
(C) After the processor determines that the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data has reached a predetermined amount in the step (B), data corresponding to the amount of game media bet on the gaming machine is stored. Storing the overflow data in a second storage area provided in the storage device; and
(D) The processor includes a step of providing a game medium to the gaming machine based on the overflow data stored in the second storage area in the step (C) when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to the invention of (20), the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in the first storage area. The first resource data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way.
After the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data reaches a predetermined amount, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in the second storage area. The overflow data indicates the amount of game media obtained by such cumulative counting. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is provided based on the overflow data.
In this way, even after the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data reaches a predetermined amount, the game media bet on the gaming machine is continuously accumulated, and the stored game media is used as the resource. The payout when a predetermined condition is established can be performed. Thereby, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the player who feels that the storage of the game medium has ended because the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data has reached a predetermined amount. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(21) A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines with terminal-side input devices and controllers,
A server with a processor, and
A management-side input device connected to the server,
as well as,
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above controller
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the terminal-side input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor
(A) a process of accepting an input for performing settings related to the common game from the management-side input device;
(B) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b), and
(C) Based on the BET information received by the process (B) and the setting related to the common game performed in the process (A), it is programmed to execute the process for executing the common game.

According to the invention of (21), the common game is executed based on the setting related to the common game performed in the management-side input device. Examples of the setting related to the common game include a setting related to a condition for generating the common game and a setting related to the amount of game media provided in the common game. An administrator of a gaming facility where a gaming system is constructed, such as a casino, can make settings related to the common game via the management-side input device. Thereby, maintenance management of a game facility can be performed quickly and easily so that the optimal common game according to a management strategy may be performed.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(22) The gaming system according to (21) above,
The above process (A)
A process of accepting an input from the management-side input device for setting a reserve ratio that is a ratio for cumulatively counting a part of the amount of game media betted;
The above process (C)
(C-1) A process of cumulatively counting the amount corresponding to the funding ratio set in the process (A) among the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the process (B), and
(C-2) In this process, game media are provided to the gaming machine in the common game based on the amount of game media obtained by cumulative counting in the process (C-1).

According to the invention of (22), out of the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine, an amount corresponding to the set accumulation ratio made in the management side input device is cumulatively counted. In the common game, game media are awarded based on the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way. That is, payout in the common game is performed using the accumulated game media as a source.
An administrator of the game facility or the like can set the funding ratio via the management side input device. For example, on the date and day of the week when the number of operating gaming machines is small, it is possible to secure funds for payout in the common game by increasing the reserve ratio. On the other hand, on the date and day of the week when the number of operating gaming machines is large, it is also possible to reduce the funding ratio and use it for the profit of the gaming facility by reducing the funding ratio.
In this way, the maintenance and management of the gaming facility can be performed quickly and easily so as to achieve an optimal funding ratio according to the management strategy.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(23) The gaming system according to (21) above,
The above process (A)
A process of receiving an input from the management-side input device to set a range that can be taken by a cumulative amount corresponding to the amount of game media that triggers a common game,
The processor further includes:
(D) It is programmed to execute the process of identifying the accumulated amount from the amounts within the range set in the process (A),
The above process (C)
(C-1) a process of cumulatively counting an amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the process (B) in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information, and
(C-2) One of the accumulated BET amounts corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine in the above process (C-1) is calculated in the above process (D). This is a process for executing a common game triggered by reaching the specified accumulated amount.

According to the invention of (23), the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in association with the gaming machine. Then, the common game is executed when one of the accumulated bet amounts corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine reaches the accumulated amount. Is done. The accumulated amount is an amount specified (for example, by lottery) from amounts within the range set in the management-side input device.
An administrator of a game facility or the like can set a range that the accumulated amount can take (also referred to as a “cumulative amount setting range” in this specification) via the management-side input device. For example, you can create a situation where common games are likely to occur by setting a range for setting a cumulative amount that is easy to identify a small cumulative amount while observing the day of the week, time of day, season, and economic trends, By setting a range for setting the accumulated amount that is easy to identify the accumulated amount, it is possible to create a situation in which a common game is unlikely to occur.
In this way, the maintenance and management of the gaming facility can be performed quickly and easily so that the optimal accumulated amount is set according to the management strategy.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(24) The gaming system according to (21) above,
The above process (A)
A process of receiving an input from the management side input device to set a participation set amount corresponding to the amount of game media for determining a gaming machine to participate in a common game;
The above process (C)
(C-1) A process of cumulatively counting an amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the process (B) in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information,
(C-2) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, each accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine by the above process (C-1) is determined in the above process (A). A process for determining for each cumulative bet amount whether or not the set participation amount is greater than or equal to, and
(C-3) In the process (C-2), a common game is played against the gaming machine associated with the accumulated bet amount determined to be equal to or greater than the set amount for participation set in the process (A). Including a process of transmitting an execution signal,
The controller further includes:
(C) It is programmed to execute the process of executing the common game, triggered by the reception of the common game execution signal transmitted by the process (C-3).

According to the invention of (24), the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in association with the gaming machine. In addition, only the gaming machines in which each accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media cumulatively counted for each gaming machine is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation set in the management-side input device is shared. Can participate in the game.
An administrator of the game facility or the like can set a set amount for participation via the management side input device. For example, on days, days, and days of the week when the number of gaming machines is low, by setting a low setting amount for participation, the number of players participating in the common game can be secured, and the common game can be excited. . On the other hand, on days and days of the week when the number of operating gaming machines is low, by setting a high setting amount for participation, it is urged to bet a lot of game media for players who want to participate in a common game. it can. And a sense of superiority can be given to players who have participated in the common game.
In this way, it is possible to quickly and easily maintain and manage the gaming facility so that the optimal set amount for participation according to the management strategy is obtained.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(25) The gaming system according to (21) above,
The server can store limit value data indicating a range that can be taken by the common game related value that is a value related to the common game, and post-setting common game related value data indicating the common game related value after setting. A storage device,
The above process (A)
(A-1) Processing for receiving a setting change signal including data indicating a common game related value from the management-side input device;
(A-2) Whether or not the common game-related value indicated by the data included in the setting change signal received by the process (A-1) is included in the range indicated by the limit value data stored in the storage device Processing to determine whether and
(A-3) In the processing (A-2), on the condition that the common game related value indicated by the data included in the setting change signal is included in the range indicated by the limit value data, the common game related Including a process of storing data indicating a value in the storage device as common game-related value data after setting,
The above process (C)
In this process, the common game is executed based on the BET information received in the process (B) and the common game related value indicated by the post-setting common game related value data stored in the process (A-3).

According to the invention of (25), on the condition that the common game-related value indicated by the data included in the setting change signal is included in the range indicated by the limit value data, the common game-related value is a new common game-related value. The common game is executed based on the common game related value.
Thus, since it is not possible to set a common game-related value that is not included in the range indicated by the limit value data, the common game-related value is set to an unintended value of the gaming facility due to fraud or management error. This can be prevented. For example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an amount of game media more than expected is paid out in a common game.
As a result, the sound management of the casino and the credit of the casino can be appropriately protected.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(26) A gaming system control method comprising the following configuration,
The above gaming system
Multiple gaming machines with terminal-side input devices and controllers,
A server with a processor, and
A management-side input device connected to the server,
as well as,
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above control method is
(A) the controller accepting an input to bet a game medium from the terminal-side input device;
(B) the controller sends BET information indicating the amount of the gaming media betted in the step (a) to the processor;
(A) The processor receives an input from the management-side input device to make a setting related to a common game;
(B) the processor receiving the BET information transmitted in the step (b); and
(C) The processor includes a step of executing a common game based on the BET information received in the step (B) and the setting related to the common game performed in the step (A).

According to the invention of (26), the common game is executed based on the setting related to the common game performed in the management-side input device. Examples of the setting related to the common game include a setting related to a condition for generating the common game and a setting related to the amount of game media provided in the common game. An administrator of a gaming facility where a gaming system is constructed, such as a casino, can make settings related to the common game via the management-side input device. Thereby, maintenance management of a game facility can be performed quickly and easily so that the optimal common game according to a management strategy may be performed.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(27) A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines with input devices and controllers,
A server with a processor, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above controller
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor
(A) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b),
(B) A process of cumulatively counting the amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the process (A),
(C) a process for determining the amount of game media to bet on the common game based on the amount of game media obtained by cumulative counting in the above process (B);
(D) a process of executing the common game when a predetermined condition is established,
as well as,
(E) An amount of game media calculated based on the amount of game media determined by the process (C) and the result of the common game executed by the process (D) is sent to the gaming machine. It is programmed to execute the process to be granted.

According to the invention of (27), an amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. Then, based on the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way, the amount of game media betted on the common game (common game BET amount) is determined. In the common game, an amount of game media calculated based on the common game BET amount determined as described above and the result of the common game is given.
Accordingly, the larger the amount of game media stored by cumulatively counting, the greater the amount of game media that can be granted in the common game. Therefore, the player is more interested in the amount of game media stored. Can be held. On the other hand, whether or not it is possible to actually acquire an amount of game media corresponding to the amount of stored game media depends on the result of the common game, so that the player can be nailed to the common game. . Thereby, a common game can be greatly excited.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(28) The gaming system according to (27) above,
The above process (B)
This is a process of cumulatively counting the amount according to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the above process (A) in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information,
The above process (C)
Based on each accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media cumulatively counted for each gaming machine by the above process (B), the amount of game media bet for the common game is determined for each gaming machine. Processing,
The process (E)
An amount of game media calculated for each gaming machine based on the amount of game media determined for each gaming machine by the processing (C) and the result of the common game executed by the processing (D), This is a process to be given to the gaming machine.

According to the invention of (28), the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in association with the gaming machine. Then, the common game BET amount is determined for each gaming machine based on each accumulated BET amount corresponding to the amount of gaming media cumulatively counted for each gaming machine.
Therefore, as a player, by betting a lot of game media, it is possible to increase the amount of common game BET in the gaming machine in which the player plays the game, and create a situation where many game media can be acquired in the common game. can do. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to bet many game media.
In addition, players who bet more game media have a higher expectation that the result of the common game will be as desired, so that such a player can be absorbed in the common game.
Furthermore, it is possible to give players a sense of competition regarding the amount of game media to be acquired in the common game, and give a strong sense of satisfaction and superiority to players who have acquired many game media in the common game. Can do.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(29) The gaming system according to (27) above,
The above process (C)
The amount of game media bet on the common game based on the amount of game media obtained by cumulative counting in the above process (B) even if no game media bet is placed in the input device. It is a process to determine.

According to the invention of (29), the amount of game media bet on the common game is determined even if the game media is not betted. That is, the player can enjoy the common game without newly consuming game media. Thereby, it is possible to provide great satisfaction to the player for the occurrence of the common game.
In addition, since there is no need to perform an operation for betting on the common game, the players can be concentrated on the whereabouts of the common game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(30) A gaming system control method comprising the following configuration,
The above gaming system
Multiple gaming machines with input devices and controllers,
A server with a processor, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above control method is
(A) a step in which the controller receives an input to bet a game medium from the input device;
(B) the controller sends BET information indicating the amount of the gaming media betted in the step (a) to the processor;
(A) The processor receives the BET information transmitted in the step (b),
(B) a step in which the processor cumulatively counts an amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received in step (A);
(C) the processor determines the amount of game media bet on the common game based on the amount of game media obtained by cumulative counting in the step (B);
(D) The processor executes the common game when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
as well as,
(E) The amount of game media calculated by the processor based on the amount of game media determined in the step (C) and the result of the common game executed in the step (D) Including granting to the machine.

According to the invention of (30), the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. Then, based on the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way, the amount of game media betted on the common game (common game BET amount) is determined. In the common game, an amount of game media calculated based on the common game BET amount determined as described above and the result of the common game is given.
Accordingly, the larger the amount of game media stored by cumulatively counting, the greater the amount of game media that can be granted in the common game. Therefore, the player is more interested in the amount of game media stored. Can be held. On the other hand, whether or not it is possible to actually acquire an amount of game media corresponding to the amount of stored game media depends on the result of the common game, so that the player can be nailed to the common game. . Thereby, a common game can be greatly excited.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(31) A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines with input devices and controllers,
A server with a processor, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above controller
(A) a process of accepting an input for performing an additional BET for participating in a common game from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting an additional BET signal to the processor when an input for performing an additional BET is made in the process (a);
The processor
(A) A process of selecting a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition from among the plurality of gaming machines as a gaming machine that participates in a common game when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
(B) When the additional BET signal transmitted by the process (b) is received, the gaming machine that transmitted the additional BET signal participates in the common game in addition to the gaming machine selected by the process (A). Processing to determine as a gaming machine to perform, and
(C) It is programmed to execute a process of transmitting a common game execution signal to the controller included in the gaming machine selected by the process (A) and the gaming machine determined by the process (B). ,
The above controller
(C) It is programmed to execute the process of executing the common game when the common game execution signal transmitted by the process (C) is received.

According to the invention of (31), in addition to the gaming machine that satisfies the specific condition, the common game is also executed in the gaming machine in which the additional BET is performed.
Therefore, a player who is playing a game on a gaming machine that does not satisfy a specific condition can also participate in a common game by performing an additional BET. Can provide a sense of satisfaction.
On the other hand, a player who is playing a game on a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition can participate in a common game without performing an additional BET. Therefore, such a player can have a sense of superiority. it can.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(32) The gaming system according to (31) above,
The controller further includes:
(D) a process of accepting an input for performing a normal BET on a game medium from the input device; and
(E) It is programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of game media normally betted in the process (d) to the processor,
The processor further includes:
(D) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (e), and
(E) A program for executing a process of cumulatively counting the amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the process (D) in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information Has been
The above process (A)
(A-1) Whether or not each accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine by the above processing (E) when the predetermined condition is satisfied is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation. Or for each cumulative bet amount, and
(A-2) A process of selecting a gaming machine associated with the cumulative bet amount determined to be equal to or greater than the set amount for participation in the above process (A-1) as a gaming machine participating in the common game,
The above process (B)
When the additional BET signal transmitted by the process (b) is received from the gaming machine associated with the accumulated bet amount determined to be less than the set amount for participation in the process (A-1), the process ( In this process, in addition to the gaming machine selected in A), the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the additional BET signal is determined as a gaming machine that participates in the common game.

According to the invention of (32), the condition that the total amount (cumulative BET amount) of betted game media is equal to or more than a predetermined amount (set amount for participation) is adopted as the specific condition.
In a gaming machine shortly after the game is started, there is a high possibility that the accumulated bet amount has not reached the set amount for participation, and such a gaming machine is not likely to satisfy a specific condition. In this regard, according to the invention of (32), a player who has just started the game can participate in the common game by making an additional BET. Therefore, the player can start the game at ease at any time.
In addition, for example, by setting the amount of game media required for the additional BET more than the amount corresponding to the difference between the current cumulative BET amount and the set amount for participation, a game can be played on a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition. It is possible to make the player who is going to feel more superior. At the same time, it is also possible to increase profits at amusement facilities.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(33) The gaming system according to (32) above,
The processor further includes:
(F) When the BET information is received by the process (D), whether or not the accumulated BET amount in the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information is greater than or equal to the accumulated amount that is larger than the set amount for participation. Programmed to perform the process of determining,
The above process (A-1)
When it is determined in the process (F) that the accumulated bet amount in the gaming machine that is the source of the BET information is equal to or greater than the accumulated amount, each accumulated bet amount in a gaming machine other than the gaming machine is greater than or equal to the set amount for participation. Whether or not each accumulated bet amount.

According to the invention of (33), the condition that the accumulated bet amount in any gaming machine reaches the accumulated amount is adopted as the predetermined condition. The accumulated amount is larger than the set amount for participation.
That is, according to the invention of (33), while the gaming machine with the highest accumulated BET amount is an opportunity to generate a common game, a gaming machine whose accumulated BET amount has reached the set amount for participation is added In order for a gaming machine that can participate in a common game without a BET and the accumulated BET amount has not reached the set amount for participation to participate in the common game, it is necessary to perform an additional BET.
As described above, since the occurrence of the common game, whether or not to participate in the common game, and the necessity of additional bets are determined based on the accumulated bet amount, Can give rise to a sense of competition. Thereby, a game can be excited.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(34) The gaming system according to (32) above,
The processor further includes:
(G) programmed to execute a process of determining whether or not the number of gaming machines satisfying the specific condition is equal to or less than a predetermined number;
The above process (a)
In the process (G), it is a process of receiving an input for performing an additional BET from the input device on condition that the number of gaming machines satisfying the specific condition is determined to be equal to or less than a predetermined number.

According to the invention of (34), only when the number of gaming machines that satisfy a specific condition is equal to or less than a predetermined number, gaming machines that do not satisfy the specific condition participate in the common game by performing an additional BET. be able to.
As a result, when the number of gaming machines that satisfy a specific condition is greater than a predetermined number, gaming machines that do not satisfy the specific condition have no room to participate in the common game. It is possible to give a sense of superiority to the player who is performing.
On the other hand, when the number of gaming machines satisfying a specific condition is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the number of gaming machines participating in the common game is increased by recruiting gaming machines participating in the common game by performing an additional BET. It becomes possible to provide a vibrant common game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(35) A gaming system control method comprising the following configuration,
The above gaming system
Multiple gaming machines with input devices and controllers,
A server with a processor, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above control method is
(A) the controller accepting an input from the input device to make an additional BET for participating in a common game;
(B) when the controller inputs an additional BET in the step (a), the controller transmits an additional BET signal to the processor;
(A) when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the processor selects a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition from the plurality of gaming machines as a gaming machine that participates in a common game;
(B) When the processor receives the additional BET signal transmitted in the step (b), in addition to the gaming machine selected in the step (A), the processor of the transmission source of the additional BET signal is The stage of determining as a gaming machine to participate in the common game
(C) the processor transmitting a common game execution signal to the controller included in the gaming machine selected in the step (A) and the gaming machine determined in the step (B); and
(C) including a step of executing a common game when the controller receives the common game execution signal transmitted in the step (C).

According to the invention of (35), in addition to the gaming machine satisfying the specific condition, the common game is also executed in the gaming machine in which the additional BET is performed.
Therefore, a player who is playing a game on a gaming machine that does not satisfy a specific condition can also participate in a common game by performing an additional BET. Can provide a sense of satisfaction.
On the other hand, a player who is playing a game on a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition can participate in a common game without performing an additional BET. Therefore, such a player can have a sense of superiority. it can.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(36) A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines with controllers,
A server with a processor, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The processor
(A) It is programmed to execute a process for executing a common game when a predetermined condition is established,
The above controller
(A) When the mode of the common game executed in the gaming machine including the controller is the first mode, based on the BET for a predetermined BET object and the result of the common game executed by the process (A) A process of assigning an amount of game media to be calculated, and
(B) When the mode of the common game executed in the gaming machine including the controller is the second mode, the BET for a specific BET object different from the predetermined BET object is executed by the process (A). Are programmed to execute a process of providing an amount of game media calculated based on the result of the common game.

According to the invention of (36), when the mode of the common game is the first mode, an amount of game media calculated based on the BET for a predetermined BET object and the result of the common game is provided. On the other hand, when the mode of the common game is the second mode, an amount of game media calculated based on the BET for a specific BET object and the result of the common game is given.
In this way, since the bet target is different between the case where the mode of the common game is the first mode and the case where the mode is the second mode, it is possible to provide a variety of common games that are difficult for the player to get bored.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(37) The gaming system according to (36) above,
The gaming machine includes an input device,
The above controller
(C) programmed to execute a process of accepting an input to select one mode from a plurality of modes including the first mode and the second mode from the input device;
The above process (a)
When the first mode is selected in the process (c), an amount of game media calculated based on the BET for the predetermined BET object and the result of the common game executed by the process (A) is given. Process to
The process (b)
When the second mode is selected in the process (c), an amount of game media calculated based on the BET for the specific BET object and the result of the common game executed by the process (A) is given. It is processing to do.

According to the invention of (37), the player can select a common game mode via the input device. When a player wants to place a BET on a predetermined BET object, the player selects the first mode, and when he wants to place a BET on a specific BET object, the player selects the second mode. Can do. At that time, the player can select a common game mode according to his / her needs.
For example, when a BET for a predetermined BET object is relatively simple, even a player who is not familiar with the common game can place a BET relatively easily by selecting the first mode. You can enjoy common games with peace of mind. On the other hand, when a BET for a specific BET object requires a high degree of thinking, a player familiar with the common game can enjoy the common game with a higher difficulty level by selecting the second mode. .
In this way, a common game that meets the needs of players can be provided.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(38) The gaming system according to (36) above,
The process (b)
When the mode of the common game executed on the gaming machine including the controller is the second mode, the calculation is based on the BET for the predetermined BET object and the result of the common game executed by the process (A). Is a process of granting an amount of game media, and giving an amount of game media calculated based on the BET for the specific BET object and the result of the common game executed by the process (A). .

According to the invention of (38), when the mode of the common game is the second mode, the payout in the common game is determined based on both a BET for a predetermined BET object and a BET for a specific BET object. . Therefore, the player can have a wide interest in the result of the common game. As a result, the player can be absorbed in the common game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(39) The gaming system according to (36) above,
The gaming machine includes an input device,
The above process (a)
(A-1) When the mode of the common game executed in the gaming machine including the controller is the first mode, a BET for the predetermined BET object can be obtained even if the game medium is not betted in the input device. The process of determining
(A-2) A process of providing an amount of game media calculated based on the BET determined by the process (a-1) and the result of the common game executed by the process (A).
The process (b)
(B-1) When the mode of the common game executed in the gaming machine including the controller is the second mode, any one of a plurality of BET objects constituting the specific BET object from the input device A process of accepting an input to bet a game medium on a bet object of
(B-2) A process of providing game media in an amount calculated based on the BET in the process (b-1) and the result of the common game executed in the process (A).

According to the invention of (39), when the common game mode is the first mode, a BET for a predetermined BET object is determined even if a BET of the game medium is not performed. That is, since it is not necessary to perform an operation for betting on the common game, the players can be concentrated on the common game.
On the other hand, when the mode of the common game is the second mode, the player needs to select which BET object to bet from among a plurality of BET objects. This allows the player to enjoy a common game with a higher difficulty level.
In this way, by providing diversity in the BET in the common game, it is possible to provide the player with an interesting game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(40) The gaming system according to (37) above,
The controller further includes:
(D) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium on the base game from the input device; and
(E) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (d) to the processor;
The processor further includes:
(B) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (e), and
(C) A program for executing a process of cumulatively counting the amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the process (B) in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information Has been
The process (c)
Based on each accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine by the process (C), the input device includes a plurality of modes including the first mode and the second mode. This is a process of accepting an input indicating that the mode is one of the modes.

According to the invention of (40), the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in association with the gaming machine. Then, based on each accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine, an input for selecting a common game mode is accepted.
For example, when receiving an input indicating that a common game mode is selected from an input device of a gaming machine having a cumulative bet amount equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, or from a gaming machine having the largest cumulative bet amount, the cumulative bet amount is the Nth. For example, a case where an input indicating selection of a common game mode is received in order up to many gaming machines.
Therefore, an opportunity to preferentially select a common game mode can be provided for a player who bets more game media. Thereby, a sense of superiority can be provided to such a player. Further, it is possible to urge a player who wants to select a common game mode to bet a lot of game media.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(41) A gaming system control method comprising the following configuration,
The above gaming system
Multiple gaming machines with controllers,
A server with a processor, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above control method is
(A) The stage in which the processor executes a common game when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a) The common game mode executed by the controller in a gaming machine including the controller is a first mode. If so, a step of providing an amount of game media calculated based on the BET for the predetermined BET object and the result of the common game executed in the step (A), and
(B) In the case where the mode of the common game executed by the controller in the gaming machine including the controller is the second mode, a BET for a specific BET object different from the predetermined BET object, and the step (A And providing a game medium in an amount calculated based on a result of the common game executed by the player.

According to the invention of (41), when the mode of the common game is the first mode, an amount of game media calculated based on the BET for a predetermined BET object and the result of the common game is provided. On the other hand, when the mode of the common game is the second mode, an amount of game media calculated based on the BET for a specific BET object and the result of the common game is given.
In this way, since the bet target is different between the case where the mode of the common game is the first mode and the case where the mode is the second mode, it is possible to provide a variety of common games that are difficult for the player to get bored.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(42) A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines with input devices and controllers,
A server comprising a storage device and a processor,
An output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above controller
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor
(A) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b),
(B) A process of cumulatively counting the amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the process (A) in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information;
(C) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, whether or not each accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media cumulatively counted for each gaming machine by the above process (B) satisfies the common game participation condition. , Processing to judge for each accumulated bet amount,
(D) a process of selecting a gaming machine associated with the accumulated bet amount determined to satisfy the common game participation condition in the process (C) as a gaming machine participating in the common game;
(E) a process of transmitting a common game execution signal to the gaming machine selected by the process (D), and
(F) Cumulative total indicating the relationship between the current cumulative BET amount and the common game participation condition based on cumulative BET amount data which is data stored in the storage device and is data indicating the cumulative BET amount It is programmed to execute a process for informing the BET status for each gaming machine in the output device,
The above controller
(C) It is programmed to execute a process for executing a common game when the common game execution signal transmitted by the process (E) is received.

According to the invention of (42), the cumulative BET status for each gaming machine is notified in the output device. The cumulative BET status indicates the relationship between the current cumulative BET amount and the common game participation conditions. Common game participation conditions include, for example, a condition that the (cumulative BET amount) is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, and a condition that it is within the Nth count from the larger (cumulative BET amount). . When the condition that the accumulated BET amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount is adopted, an image showing a comparison between the current accumulated BET amount and the predetermined amount can be adopted as the accumulated BET state. When the condition that the accumulated bet amount is within the Nth from the largest bet amount is adopted, the accumulated bet state corresponds to the machine number of the gaming machine that satisfies the condition and the accumulated bet amount in the gaming machine. An attached image can be adopted.
Accordingly, the player can grasp the relationship between the current accumulated bet amount and the common game participation condition, which will change every moment, as needed.
Then, if the cumulative BET situation is likely to satisfy the common game participation condition, the amount of game media to bet may be reduced, or conversely, the common game participation condition may be satisfied. When it seems that the amount is low, the amount of game media to bet can be increased, or when the possibility that the common game participation condition is satisfied is zero, the game can be stopped. Thus, the player can select his / her action according to the cumulative BET situation.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(43) The gaming system according to (42) above,
The common game participation condition is that it is equal to or more than the set amount for participation,
The above process (F)
Based on the data stored in the storage device, the set amount data for participation, which is the data indicating the set amount for participation, and the accumulated bet amount data indicating the accumulated bet amount, the current accumulated bet amount And a cumulative bet status indicating a comparison between the set amount for participation and the participation amount for each gaming machine.

According to the invention of (43), the condition that the accumulated bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation is adopted as the common game participation condition. The cumulative BET status shows a comparison between the current cumulative BET amount and the set amount for participation.
Accordingly, the player can grasp how much of the remaining amount of game media should be betted to reach the set amount for participation in the gaming machine in which the player is playing the game.
As a result, if it is likely that the common game participation condition is likely to be satisfied from the cumulative BET status, the amount of game media to bet may be reduced, or conversely, the common game participation condition may be satisfied as it is When it is considered that the game medium is low, the amount of game media to bet can be increased, or the game can be stopped when the possibility of satisfying the common game participation condition is zero. Thus, the player can select his / her action according to the cumulative BET situation.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(44) The gaming system according to (43),
The processor further includes:
(G) programmed to execute a process of subtracting the set amount for participation from the cumulative BET amount determined to be equal to or greater than the set amount for participation in the process (C),
The above process (B)
After finishing the execution of the common game, the amount of game media corresponding to the accumulated bet amount after subtraction in the processing (G) is in accordance with the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received in the processing (A). Includes the process of adding quantities.

According to the invention of (44), the set amount for participation is subtracted from the accumulated bet amount determined to be equal to or greater than the set amount for participation. Then, after the common game is over, an amount corresponding to the amount of game media bet is added to the amount of game media corresponding to the accumulated bet amount after subtraction.
That is, the portion of the accumulated bet amount that exceeds the set amount for participation is carried over for the next common game. Then, based on the accumulated BET amount carried over, the accumulated BET status is notified. As a result, as the accumulated bet amount greatly exceeds the set amount for participation, the player sees that the accumulated bet amount is stored to some extent even immediately after the end of the common game for gaming machines in which many game media are bet. Can be notified. As a result, satisfaction and superiority can be provided to such a player.
Further, it is possible to prompt a player who is playing a game on a gaming machine having a sufficient amount of accumulated bet even immediately after the end of the common game to continue the game. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player stops the game without knowing that a sufficient accumulated bet amount has been accumulated, so that the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind. .
On the other hand, if so much accumulated bet amount has not been carried forward, it is possible to give the player an opportunity that can be the time to stop the game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(45) A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines with controllers,
A server with a processor,
An output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The processor
(A) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a process of selecting a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition from among the plurality of gaming machines as a gaming machine that can participate in a common game; and
(B) It is programmed to execute a process of transmitting a common game execution signal to the gaming machine selected by the above process (A).
The above controller
(A) a process of determining whether or not a game is being played on a gaming machine including the controller at a predetermined timing; and
(B) When it is determined that the game is not being performed in the process (a) continuously from the start of the predetermined measurement until the predetermined time elapses, it is triggered that the common game execution signal is received. Is programmed to perform a process to prevent running a common game that should start as
The controller or the processor is
(X) It is programmed to execute a process of notifying the output device of a time from the start of the predetermined measurement until a predetermined time elapses.

According to the invention of (45), when it is determined that the game is not continuously being played on the gaming machine from the start of the predetermined measurement until the predetermined time elapses (for example, credit over a predetermined period). If the number is determined to be 0), the gaming machine cannot participate in the common game even if the specific condition is satisfied. In such a case, the gaming machine loses the qualification to participate in the common game.
In this regard, according to the invention of (45), the time until the predetermined time elapses from the start of the predetermined measurement is notified in the output device. As a result, it is possible to give a guide for the time to leave the seat to the player.
Furthermore, for example, when the timing that a predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of a predetermined measurement is adopted, after a predetermined time has elapsed, even a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition can participate in the common game. It is possible to prevent a delay from occurring in the start of the common game.

In the invention of (45), examples of the “process for preventing the common game from being executed” in the process (b) include the following processes.
For example, as an example of the process, “when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of a predetermined measurement and when it is determined that no game is being performed in the process (a), the memory provided in the gaming machine The process of storing a timeout flag in the apparatus ”can be mentioned. In this case, for example, when the controller receives the common game execution signal transmitted by the process (B), the controller plays the common game on the condition that no timeout flag is stored in the storage device. Execute.
In addition, for example, as an example of the process, if it is determined that a game is not being continuously performed in the process (a) until a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of a predetermined measurement, On the other hand, a process for transmitting a timeout signal can be mentioned. In this case, the processor stores a timeout flag in the storage device of the server in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the received timeout signal in response to reception of the timeout signal from the gaming machine. Then, the process (B) is a process of transmitting a common game execution signal to a gaming machine in which a timeout flag is not stored in the storage device among the gaming machines selected by the process (A). .

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(46) The gaming system according to (45) above,
The controller further includes:
(C) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(D) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (c) to the processor;
The processor further includes:
(C) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (d),
(D) a process of cumulatively counting an amount corresponding to the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received by the process (C) in association with the gaming machine that is the transmission source of the BET information; and
(E) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, whether or not each accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media cumulatively counted for each gaming machine by the above process (D) satisfies the common game participation condition. , And is programmed to execute a process for each cumulative bet amount,
The above process (A)
In this process (E), the gaming machine associated with the accumulated bet amount determined to satisfy the common game participation condition is selected as a gaming machine capable of participating in the common game.

According to the invention of (46), the condition that the accumulated bet amount in the gaming machine satisfies the common game participation condition is adopted as the specific condition. Therefore, in order to satisfy a specific condition, it is necessary to play a game for a long time and increase the accumulated bet amount.
In this regard, according to the invention of (46), the time until the predetermined time elapses from the start of the predetermined measurement is notified in the output device, and a guide for the time to leave the seat is given to the player. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a player loses the qualification to participate in the common game while the player is paused despite betting a lot of game media for a long time. be able to. As a result, the player can enjoy the game for a long time with peace of mind.
Also, after the accumulated BET amount has been accumulated to the extent that the common game participation condition is satisfied, a player who has made little contribution to the accumulation of the accumulated BET amount has started the game on a gaming machine that has not been played and is a vacant machine Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from gaining profits obtained from the common game. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent an unfair feeling from being given to a player who has continued to play the game for a long time, that is, a player who has greatly contributed to the accumulation of the accumulated bet amount.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(47) A gaming system control method comprising the following configuration,
The above gaming system
Multiple gaming machines with input devices and controllers,
A server comprising a storage device and a processor,
An output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above control method is
(A) a step in which the controller receives an input to bet a game medium from the input device;
(B) the controller sends BET information indicating the amount of the gaming media betted in the step (a) to the processor;
(A) The processor receives the BET information transmitted in the step (b),
(B) a step in which the processor cumulatively counts an amount corresponding to the amount of the gaming medium indicated by the BET information received in the step (A) in association with the gaming machine that transmitted the BET information;
(C) When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the accumulated bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine in the step (B) satisfies the common game participation condition. Whether or not for each accumulated bet amount,
(D) The processor selects a gaming machine associated with the accumulated bet amount determined to satisfy the common game participation condition in the step (C) as a gaming machine participating in the common game;
(E) the processor transmitting a common game execution signal to the gaming machine selected in the step (D);
(F) The processor stores the current accumulated bet amount and the common game participation condition based on accumulated bet amount data which is data stored in the storage device and indicates the accumulated bet amount. Reporting the cumulative BET status indicating the relationship in the output device for each gaming machine; and
(C) including a step of executing a common game when the controller receives the common game execution signal transmitted in the step (E).

According to the invention of (47), the cumulative BET status for each gaming machine is notified in the output device. The cumulative BET status indicates the relationship between the current cumulative BET amount and the common game participation conditions. Common game participation conditions include, for example, a condition that the (cumulative BET amount) is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, and a condition that it is within the Nth count from the larger (cumulative BET amount). . When the condition that the accumulated BET amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount is adopted, an image showing a comparison between the current accumulated BET amount and the predetermined amount can be adopted as the accumulated BET state. When the condition that the accumulated bet amount is within the Nth from the largest bet amount is adopted, the accumulated bet state corresponds to the machine number of the gaming machine that satisfies the condition and the accumulated bet amount in the gaming machine. An attached image can be adopted.
Accordingly, the player can grasp the relationship between the current accumulated bet amount and the common game participation condition, which will change every moment, as needed.
Then, if the cumulative BET situation is likely to satisfy the common game participation condition, the amount of game media to bet may be reduced, or conversely, the common game participation condition may be satisfied. When it seems that the amount is low, the amount of game media to bet can be increased, or when the possibility that the common game participation condition is satisfied is zero, the game can be stopped. Thus, the player can select his / her action according to the cumulative BET situation.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(48) A gaming system control method comprising the following configuration,
The above gaming system
Multiple gaming machines with controllers,
A server with a processor,
An output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine, and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The above control method is
(A) When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the processor selects a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition from the plurality of gaming machines as a gaming machine that can participate in a common game;
(B) the processor transmits a common game execution signal to the gaming machine selected in the step (A);
(A) the controller determines at a predetermined timing whether or not a game is being played on a gaming machine including the controller;
(B) Unless the controller determines that a game is not continuously being played on the gaming machine in the step (a) until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of a predetermined measurement, Executing a common game triggered by receiving the common game execution signal transmitted in step (B); and
(X) The controller or the processor includes a step of notifying the output device of a time until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the predetermined measurement.

According to the invention of (48), when it is determined that the game is not being continuously played on the gaming machine from the start of the predetermined measurement until the predetermined time elapses (for example, credit is given over a predetermined period). If the number is determined to be 0), the gaming machine cannot participate in the common game even if the specific condition is satisfied. In such a case, the gaming machine loses the qualification to participate in the common game.
In this regard, according to the invention of (48), the time until the predetermined time elapses from the start of the predetermined measurement is notified in the output device. As a result, it is possible to give a guide for the time to leave the seat to the player.
Furthermore, for example, when the timing that a predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of a predetermined measurement is adopted, after a predetermined time has elapsed, even a gaming machine that satisfies a specific condition can participate in the common game. It is possible to prevent a delay from occurring in the start of the common game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a server, a gaming system, a server control method, and a gaming system control method with new entertainment characteristics.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a gaming system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating a prize money total accumulation rate and a Hidden total accumulation rate. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on the upper image display panel included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on the upper image display panel included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a middle image display panel provided in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating an automatic bet amount. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a function flow of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a view showing a game system including a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating an overall configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view illustrating an arrangement of symbols drawn on a peripheral surface of a reel of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a symbol combination table of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the external control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of main control processing of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of coin-insertion / start-check processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of symbol lottery processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of symbol display control processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of a payout amount determination process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of bonus game processing for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bet amount information reception process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bet-related amount update process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the amount related to BET. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the participation determination process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game execution process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game execution process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the automatic bet amount determination process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure for demonstrating supplementary automatic bet amount determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating supplementary automatic bet amount determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the Hidden total amount display process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of shooter designation signal reception processing performed by the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of craps game-related processing performed by the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of craps game generation signal reception processing performed by the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the Hidden total amount display process which the external control apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bet amount information reception process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bet related amount update process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game execution process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the overflow total amount display process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bet related amount update process which the external control apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the overflow total amount display process which the external control apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the game system containing the management side input device which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a shared display device included in a gaming system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a shared display device included in a gaming system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game value input process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game execution process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game execution process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on an upper image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a correspondence relationship between an automatic bet amount and each gaming machine. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a middle image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a middle image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the participation determination process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the participation determination process which the external control apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of craps game generation signal reception processing performed by the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on the lower middle image display panel included in the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bet amount information reception process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the mode selection process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of shooter designation signal reception processing performed by the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of craps game generation signal reception processing performed by the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of mode selection processing performed by the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of craps game-related processing performed by the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating a flowchart of professional-mode BET input processing performed by the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game execution process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the automatic bet amount determination process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the distribution amount calculation process according to mode which the external control apparatus which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure for demonstrating supplementary amount calculation processing according to mode. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the mode selection process which the external control apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of mode selection processing performed by the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view illustrating a flowchart of professional-mode BET input processing performed by the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a view illustrating an exemplary image displayed on a lower image display panel provided in a gaming machine according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the separate bet amount display process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a flowchart of timeout display processing performed by the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating a flowchart of timeout display processing performed by the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the participation determination process which the external control apparatus which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game execution process which the external control apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the craps game execution process which the external control apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention performs.

Hereinafter, embodiments (first to seventh embodiments) of the present invention will be described.

In the first embodiment, the inventions (1) to (11) will be described.
In the second embodiment, the inventions (12) to (20) will be described.
In the third embodiment, the inventions (21) to (26) will be described.
In the fourth embodiment, the inventions (27) to (30) will be described.
In the fifth embodiment, the inventions (31) to (35) will be described.
In the sixth embodiment, the inventions (36) to (41) will be described.
In the seventh embodiment, the inventions (42) to (48) will be described.

[First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the inventions (1) to (11) will be described.
The outline of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the outline of the present embodiment.

FIG. 1A is a view illustrating an example of the gaming system 300 according to the present embodiment.
A plurality of gaming machines 1 (see FIG. 1A) are connected to the external control device 200 (see FIG. 3) included in the gaming system 300 according to the present embodiment through a communication line 301 (see FIG. 3).
The external control device 200 corresponds to a server in the present invention. The communication line 301 corresponds to the network in the present invention.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a slot game is played (see FIGS. 15 to 17). Then, when a predetermined condition is established, a craps game in which a plurality of gaming machines can participate is started (see FIG. 30A).
The craps game corresponds to the common game in the present invention.

FIG. 1A shows a state in which a value of 47600, which is the total prize amount, is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 included in the gaming machine 1.
In the present embodiment, the total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650. The total prize amount is an amount obtained by accumulating a part of the BET amount bet on the slot game. The total prize money is the source of the prize money in the craps game.
In this embodiment, when the total prize amount is larger than a predetermined value (15000), the current total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 and becomes a source of prize money in the craps game. On the other hand, when the total prize amount becomes equal to or less than the predetermined value (15000), the total of the total prize amount and the total hidden amount becomes the new total prize amount. As a result, the new total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 and becomes a source of prize money in the craps game. The Hidden total amount is an amount obtained by accumulating a part of the BET amount betted in the slot game, like the total prize amount.

The data indicating the total prize amount corresponds to the first resource data in the present invention. Further, the data indicating the total amount of Hidden corresponds to the second resource data in the present invention. The middle image display panel 650 corresponds to the output device in the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing the total prize fund accumulation rate for one BET and the Hidden total fund accumulation rate for one BET.
As shown in FIG. 1B, in the present embodiment, the total prize amount reserve ratio is 14%. The Hidden total funding rate is 2%. That is, when the BET amount in one BET is 100, 14 is accumulated as the total prize amount and 2 is accumulated as the total Hidden amount.

The game description image 1400 in FIG. 1F also shows that a part of the bet amount bet on the slot game is accumulated as a prize in the craps game.

1C to 1E are schematic diagrams showing the relationship between the total prize amount and the total Hidden amount.

FIG. 1C shows a state in which 47600 as the total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 when the total prize amount is larger than a predetermined value (15000).
FIG. 1D shows a state where the total (22000) of the total prize amount (0) and the total hidden amount (22000) is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 when the total prize amount becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value (15000). Yes.
As described above, when the total prize amount is larger than the predetermined value (15000), the total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650, while when the total prize amount becomes equal to or less than the predetermined value (15000), The total of the total prize amount and the total hidden amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 as a new total prize amount.

FIG. 1E shows a state after the prize (23600) in the craps game is paid from the state shown in FIG. 1C where the total prize amount is 47600. At this time, since the total prize amount (24000) is larger than the predetermined value (15000), the total prize amount 24000 is displayed on the middle image display panel 650.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the total prize amount is larger than the predetermined value, the total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 and becomes a source of prize money in the craps game. On the other hand, when the total prize amount becomes a predetermined value or less, the total of the current prize amount and the total Hidden amount becomes the new prize amount. As a result, the new total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 and becomes a source of prize money in the craps game.

FIG. 1F is an example of an image displayed on the upper image display panel 131.
As illustrated in the game explanation image 1400 in FIG. 1F, a craps game in which a plurality of gaming machines can participate is started when the event generation condition is satisfied. The event occurrence condition is a condition that the individual bet amount in any gaming machine reaches the event occurrence amount.

As shown in the game explanation image 1400 in FIG. 1F, in this embodiment, the individual bet amount is counted. Here, the individual bet amount is an amount obtained by cumulatively counting the bet amount bet on the slot game for each gaming machine. As described above, in this embodiment, the bet amount bet on the slot game performed in each gaming machine is cumulatively counted as the individual bet amount.
The individual bet amount corresponds to the cumulative bet amount in the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the craps game is started when the event occurrence condition that the individual bet amount in any gaming machine reaches the event occurrence amount is satisfied.
The event occurrence condition corresponds to a predetermined condition in the present invention.

A craps game is a game in which the outcomes of two dice compete. In the craps game, one player out of a plurality of players is selected as a shooter responsible for throwing dice. The shooter wins or the dealer wins is determined by the dice roll. For example, if the sum of the rolls of the first throw is 7 or 11, the shooter wins. On the other hand, if the sum of the rolls of the first throw is 2, 3 or 12, the dealer wins. Participants in a craps game can bet on a shooter win or a dealer win. Note that a craps game participant betting on a shooter win is called a pass line.

In the craps game according to the present embodiment, one of the gaming machines 1 is selected as a shooter. A gaming machine that can participate in the craps game is determined from gaming machines other than the gaming machine selected as a shooter (hereinafter also referred to as a shooter gaming machine). Hereinafter, among the gaming machines excluding the shooter gaming machine, a gaming machine participating in the craps game is referred to as a non-shooter gaming machine.

FIG. 1G is an example of an image displayed on the upper image display panel 131.
As the game explanation image 1410 of FIG. 1G shows, the larger the individual bet amount, the greater the bet amount set for the craps game (hereinafter also referred to as automatic bet amount). Here, the automatic bet amount is a bet amount determined according to the individual bet amount, and is a bet amount set on a pass line in a gaming machine participating in a craps game. The automatic bet amount will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 1I.
Further, as shown in the game explanation image 1410 of FIG. 1G, as the BET amount (automatic BET amount) set for the craps game increases, the game medium to be paid when the result of the craps game is the shooter wins. Become more.
Further, as shown in the game explanation image 1410 of FIG. 1G, when the result of the craps game is a shooter win, the gaming machine that participated in the craps game is paid game media within the total prize amount. That is, as the total prize amount increases, there is a possibility that more game media are paid in the craps game.

FIG. 1H is an example of an image displayed on the middle image display panel 650.
As shown in the common game start image 1420 in FIG. 1H, in this embodiment, a craps game is performed as a common game.

FIG. 1I is a diagram for explaining an automatic bet amount.
The automatic bet amount according to the present embodiment has the following features (I) to (IV).
(I) The amount increases as the individual bet amount increases.
(II) Set on the pass line (betting that the shooter wins).
(III) An automatic BET amount for shooters and an automatic BET amount for non-shooters are divided.
(IV) There is no need to bet gaming media.

First, (I) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1I, the individual bet amount (100,000) of the gaming machine 1 with the terminal number 002 is the largest among the five gaming machines. Further, the automatic bet amount of the gaming machine 1 with the terminal number 002 having the largest individual bet amount is 50000, which is the largest among the five gaming machines. Thus, as the individual bet amount increases, the automatic bet amount increases.

Next, (II) will be described.
As described above, the automatic BET amount is set on the pass line (betting that the shooter wins). In the present embodiment, the automatic bet amount is set on the pass line regardless of the player's intention.

Next, (III) will be described.
The shooter automatic bet amount is a bet amount set in the shooter gaming machine. The non-shooter automatic bet amount is a bet amount set in the non-shooter gaming machine. Thus, the automatic BET amount is divided into a shooter automatic BET amount and a non-shooter automatic BET amount.

Next, (IV) will be described.
In this embodiment, the player can play a craps game without reducing his / her credit.

FIG. 1J is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 1J shows that the result of the craps game in which all the gaming machines have participated is the shooter winning. As shown in FIG. 1J, an image indicating the payout amount corresponding to the automatic bet amount (see FIG. 1I) in each gaming machine is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 included in each gaming machine.
As shown in FIG. 1J, in this embodiment, the payout amount when the result of the craps game is a shooter win is the same as the automatic BET amount. For example, if the automatic bet amount of terminal number 001 is 8000, the winning prize in the craps game is 8000. As described above, when the result of the craps game is a shooter win, the player can acquire the amount indicated by the automatic bet amount without reducing his / her credit.

The outline of the first embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS. 1A to 1J.
Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described in detail.

[Explanation of function flow diagram]
With reference to FIG. 2, a basic function of the gaming system according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a functional flow of the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

<Coin insertion / start check>
First, the gaming machine checks whether or not the BET button has been pressed by the player, and subsequently checks whether or not the spin button has been pressed by the player. The gaming machine transmits bet amount information indicating the bet amount to the external control device for each game.

<Symbol decision>
Next, the gaming machine extracts a random number for symbol determination when the spin button is pressed by the player, and stops scrolling the symbol row in accordance with each of the plurality of video reels displayed on the display. The symbol to be displayed to the player is determined.

<Symbol display>
Next, the gaming machine starts scrolling the symbol column of each video reel, and stops scrolling so that the determined symbol is displayed to the player.

<Winning determination>
Next, when the scrolling of the symbol column of each video reel is stopped, the gaming machine determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed to the player is related to winning.

<Payout>
Next, when the combination of symbols displayed to the player is related to winning, the gaming machine gives the player a privilege according to the type of combination of symbols.
For example, when a combination of symbols related to coin payout is displayed, the gaming machine pays out to the player a number of coins corresponding to the combination of symbols.

Further, the gaming machine starts a bonus game when a symbol combination related to the bonus game trigger is displayed. In the present embodiment, as a bonus game, a game (free game) in which lottery related to the determination of the symbols to be stopped is performed a predetermined number of times without consuming coins.

The external control device cumulatively counts a part of the bet amount indicated by the bet amount information transmitted from each gaming machine as the total prize amount. Then, the external control device starts a craps game in which a plurality of gaming machines can participate with the event occurrence condition being met. When the result of the craps game is the player's win, the gaming machine pays out using the total prize money as a source.

In addition to the above benefits, the gaming machine is provided with benefits such as a mystery bonus.
In the mystery bonus, a predetermined amount of coins is paid out by winning a special lottery. When the spin button is pressed, the gaming machine extracts a random value for the mystery bonus and determines by lottery whether or not to establish the mystery bonus trigger.

<Determination of production>
The gaming machine produces effects by displaying an image on a display, outputting light from a lamp, and outputting sound from a speaker. The gaming machine extracts a random number for production, and determines the content of the production based on the symbol determined by lottery.

[Overall game system]
This completes the description of the basic functions of the gaming machine. Next, a game system including a gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a game system including the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The game system 300 includes a plurality of gaming machines 1 and an external control device 200 connected to each gaming machine 1 via a communication line 301.

The external control device 200 controls a plurality of gaming machines 1. In the present embodiment, the external control device 200 is a so-called hall server installed in a gaming facility having a plurality of gaming machines 1. Each gaming machine 1 is assigned a unique identification number, and the external control device 200 determines the origin of data sent from each gaming machine 1 based on the identification number. In addition, when transmitting data from the external control device 200 to the gaming machine 1, the transmission destination is specified using the identification number.

Note that the game system 300 may be constructed in one gaming facility capable of performing various games, such as a casino, or may be constructed among a plurality of gaming facilities. Further, when the game system 300 is constructed within one game facility, the game system 300 may be constructed for each floor or section of the game facility. The communication line 301 may be wired or wireless, and a dedicated line or an exchange line can be employed.

[Overall structure of gaming machine]
This completes the description of the game system according to the present embodiment. Next, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a view illustrating the overall configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the gaming machine 1, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media. In the present embodiment, a ticket with a barcode, which will be described later, is also used. Note that game media is not limited to these, and for example, medals, tokens, electronic money, and the like can be employed.

The gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11.

A lower image display panel 141 is provided at the center of the main door 13. The lower image display panel 141 includes a liquid crystal panel and constitutes a display. The lower image display panel 141 has a symbol display area 4. In the symbol display area 4, five video reels 3 (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e) are displayed.
In the present embodiment, the video reel is a video representing a rotation and stop operation of a mechanical reel having a plurality of symbols drawn on its peripheral surface. Each video reel 3 is assigned a symbol string composed of a plurality of predetermined symbols (22 symbols in this embodiment) (see FIG. 5 described later).

In the symbol display area 4, the symbol strings assigned to the respective video reels 3 are scrolled and stopped after a predetermined time. As a result, a part of each symbol row (four consecutive symbols in this embodiment) is displayed to the player.
In the symbol display area 4, one symbol is displayed in each of the four areas of the upper stage, the upper center stage, the lower center stage, and the lower stage according to each video reel 3. That is, 20 symbols of 5 columns × 4 are displayed in the symbol display area 4.

In the present embodiment, any one of the above four areas is selected according to each video reel 3, and a line formed by connecting the respective areas is used as a winning line.
Although the specific mode of the winning line can be arbitrarily adopted, for example, in addition to the straight line connecting the upper central regions corresponding to the respective video reels 3, a V-shaped or bent shape is used. Lines can be used. Also, the number of winning lines can be arbitrarily adopted, for example, 30.

The lower image display panel 141 includes a credit amount display area 142 and a payout number display area 143. In the credit amount display area 142, the number of coins owned by the player and deposited in the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits) is displayed. In the payout number display area 143, the number of coins to be paid out to the player when a winning is established (hereinafter, the number of payouts) is displayed.

The lower image display panel 141 includes a touch panel 114. The player can input various instructions by touching the lower image display panel 141.

Below the lower image display panel 141, various buttons that are arranged on the control panel 30 and various devices to be operated by the player are arranged.

The spin button 31 is used when starting to scroll the symbol column of each video reel 3. The change button 32 is used when requesting a change of money from an attendant of the game facility. The CASHOUT button 33 is used when paying out coins deposited in the gaming machine 1 to the coin tray 15.

The 1-BET button 34 and the maximum BET button 35 are for determining the number of coins (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”) used in the game from the coins deposited in the gaming machine 1. The 1-BET button 34 is used when determining the BET number in units of one sheet. The maximum BET button 35 is used when the BET number is set to the specified upper limit number.
The 1-BET button 34 and the maximum BET button 35 correspond to the input device in the present invention. In the present embodiment, a case where a BET button is employed as an input device will be described. However, the input device in the present invention is not particularly limited, and a conventionally known input device such as a touch panel or a coin slot capable of accepting coins, bills or the like can be adopted in addition to the buttons. be able to.

The coin receiving slot 36 is provided for receiving coins. The bill validator 115 is provided for receiving bills. The banknote discriminator 115 sorts whether or not the banknote is appropriate, and accepts the appropriate banknote into the cabinet 11. Note that the bill validator 115 may be configured to be able to read a barcoded ticket 175 described later.

An upper image display panel 131 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper image display panel 131 is a liquid crystal panel and constitutes a display. The upper image display panel 131 displays an image related to the effect, an introduction of the contents of the game, and an image showing the explanation of the rules. Further, the top box 12 is provided with a speaker 112 and a lamp 111. In the gaming machine 1, an effect is executed by displaying an image, outputting sound, and outputting light.

A middle image display panel 650 is provided below the upper image display panel 131. The middle image display panel 650 displays an image or the like related to the effect in the craps game. The middle image display panel 650 has a touch panel 114 built therein. The player can input various instructions by touching the middle image display panel 650.

Below the middle image display panel 650, a ticket printer 171, a card slot 176, a data display 174, and a keypad 173 are provided.

The ticket printer 171 prints on a ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and an identification number of the gaming machine 1 are encoded, and outputs it as a ticket 175 with a bar code. A player can play a game by having the gaming machine read the ticket 175 with a barcode, or can exchange the ticket 175 with a barcode with a bill or the like at a predetermined location of the gaming facility (for example, a cashier in a casino). .

The card slot 176 is for inserting a card storing predetermined data. For example, the card stores data for identifying a player and data relating to a history of games played by the player.
The card inserted into the card slot 176 is read and written by a card reader 172 described later. The card may store data corresponding to coins, bills or credits.

The data display unit 174 includes a fluorescent display, an LED, and the like, and displays data read by the card reader 172 or data input by the player via the keypad 173, for example. The keypad 173 is for inputting instructions and data related to ticket issuance and the like.

[Video reel symbol column]
This completes the description of the overall structure of the gaming machine 1. Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the configuration of the symbol column included in the video reel 3 of the gaming machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a view illustrating an arrangement of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the reel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The first video reel 3a, the second video reel 3b, the third video reel 3c, the fourth video reel 3d and the fifth video reel 3e are respectively composed of 22 symbols corresponding to the code numbers “00” to “21”. A symbol string to be configured is assigned.

“JACKPOT 7”, “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “CHERRY”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “ORANGE”, and “APPLE” are provided as symbol types.

[Circuit configuration of the gaming machine]
This completes the description of the configuration of the symbol columns included in the video reel 3 of the gaming machine 1. Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The gaming board 50 includes a CPU 51, a ROM 52 and a boot ROM 53, which are connected to each other via an internal bus, a card slot 55 corresponding to the memory card 54, and an IC socket 57 corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 56.

The memory card 54 is composed of a nonvolatile memory and stores a game program and a game system program. The game program includes a program related to game progression, a lottery program, and a program for executing effects by images and sounds (see, for example, FIGS. 9 to 14 described later). Further, the game program includes data (see FIG. 5) that defines the configuration of the symbol sequence assigned to each video reel 3.

The lottery program is a program for determining a stop scheduled symbol of each video reel 3 by lottery. The scheduled stop symbol is data for determining four symbols to be displayed by the symbol display area 4 among the 22 symbols constituting the symbol row. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines a symbol to be displayed in a predetermined area (for example, an upper area) among four areas corresponding to each video reel 3 in the symbol display area 4 as a scheduled stop symbol.

The lottery program includes symbol determination data. According to each video reel 3, the symbol determination data is determined with an equal probability (that is, 1/22) for each of the 22 symbols (code numbers “00” to “21”) constituting the symbol row. In this way, it is data defining a random value.
The probability that each of the 22 symbols is determined is basically equal. However, since the number of various symbols included in the 22 symbols is different, the probability that various symbols are determined is different (that is, a weight is generated). For example, referring to FIG. 5, the symbol sequence of the first video reel 3a includes one symbol “JACKPOT7”, but includes seven symbols “ORANGE”. Therefore, the former is determined with a probability of “1/22”, while the latter is determined with a probability of “7/22”.

In the present embodiment, the data is defined so that the number of symbols constituting the symbol column of each video reel 3 is the same. However, according to each video reel 3, the number of symbols constituting the symbol column is determined. The number may be different. For example, the symbol sequence of the first video reel 3a may be composed of 22 symbols, while the symbol sequence of the second video reel 3b may be composed of 30 symbols. This increases the degree of freedom in setting the probability that various symbols are determined for each video reel 3.

The card slot 55 is configured so that the memory card 54 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the motherboard 70 via an IDE bus.

The GAL 56 is a kind of PLD (Programmable Logic Device) having an OR fixed type array structure. The GAL 56 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When a predetermined input is input to the input port, the corresponding data is output from the output port.

The IC socket 57 is configured so that the GAL 56 can be attached and detached, and is connected to the mother board 70 by a PCI bus. The contents of the game played in the gaming machine 1 can be changed by replacing the memory card 54 with another program written therein or rewriting the program written in the memory card 54 with another one. .

The CPU 51, ROM 52, and boot ROM 53 connected to each other via an internal bus are connected to the motherboard 70 via a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 70 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 70 to the gaming board 50.

The ROM 52 stores an authentication program. The boot ROM 53 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program.
The authentication program is a program (tamper check program) for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the authentication program. The authentication program and the preliminary authentication program are described in accordance with a procedure (authentication procedure) for authenticating that the target program has not been tampered with.

The motherboard 70 includes a main CPU 71, a ROM 72, a RAM 73, and a communication interface 82. The motherboard 70 corresponds to the controller in the present invention. In the present embodiment, the controller is constituted by one CPU called the main CPU 71, but the controller in the present invention may be constituted by a plurality of CPUs.

The ROM 72 includes a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores a program such as a BIOS executed by the main CPU 71 and permanent data. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 71, initialization processing of predetermined peripheral devices is performed. In addition, the game program and the game system program fetching process stored in the memory card 54 is started via the gaming board 50.

The RAM 73 stores data and programs used when the main CPU 71 operates. For example, when the above-described game program, game system program, and authentication program are loaded, these can be stored. The RAM 73 is provided with a work area for executing the program. For example, an area for storing the number of games, the number of BETs, the number of payouts, the number of credits, an area for storing symbols (code numbers) determined by lottery, and the like are provided.

The communication interface 82 is for communicating with the external control device 200 such as a server via the communication line 301. The motherboard 70 is connected to a later-described door PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 90 and a main body PCB 110 by USB. Further, a power supply unit 81 is connected to the motherboard 70.
When power is supplied from the power supply unit 81 to the motherboard 70, the main CPU 71 of the motherboard 70 is activated, and power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus to activate the CPU 51.

Input devices such as switches and sensors and peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the main CPU 71 are connected to the door PCB 90 and the main body PCB 110.
A control panel 30, a reverter 91, a coin counter 92C, and a cold cathode tube 93 are connected to the door PCB 90.

The control panel 30 is provided with a spin switch 31S, a change switch 32S, a CASHOUT switch 33S, a 1-BET switch 34S, and a maximum BET switch 35S corresponding to the above-described buttons. Each switch detects that the corresponding button has been pressed by the player, and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

The coin counter 92C determines whether or not the coins inserted into the coin receiving slot 36 are appropriate in material and shape, and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71 when an appropriate coin is detected. Inappropriate coins are discharged from the coin payout exit 15A.

The reverter 91 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and distributes appropriate coins selected by the coin counter 92C to a hopper 113 or a cash box (not shown). When the hopper 113 is not filled with coins, it is sorted into the hopper 113, and when the hopper 113 is filled with coins, it is sorted into the cash box.

The cold cathode tube 93 functions as a backlight installed on the back side of the upper image display panel 131, the middle image display panel 650, and the lower image display panel 141, and is based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. Lights up.

Connected to the main body PCB 110 are a lamp 111, a speaker 112, a hopper 113, a coin detection unit 113S, a touch panel 114, a bill validator 115, a graphic board 130, a ticket printer 171, a card reader 172, a key switch 173S, and a data display 174. ing.

The lamp 111 is lit based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. The speaker 112 outputs a sound such as BGM based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

The hopper 113 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and pays out a designated payout number of coins from the coin payout exit 15 </ b> A to the coin tray 15. The coin detection unit 113 </ b> S detects coins paid out by the hopper 113 and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

The touch panel 114 detects a position touched by a player's finger or the like on the lower image display panel, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected position to the main CPU 71. When the banknote discriminator 115 receives an appropriate banknote, it outputs a signal corresponding to the amount of the banknote to the main CPU 71.

The graphic board 130 controls display of images performed by the upper image display panel 131, the middle image display panel 650, and the lower image display panel 141 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. In the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141, five video reels 3 are displayed, and the operation of scrolling and stopping the symbol columns of each video reel 3 is displayed. The graphic board 130 includes a VDP that generates image data, a video RAM that stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. In the credit amount display area 142 of the lower image display panel 141, the credit amount stored in the RAM 73 is displayed. In the payout number display area 143 of the lower image display panel 141, the number of coins paid out is displayed.

The graphic board 130 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. ing. Note that the image data used when generating image data by VDP is included in the game program read from the memory card 54 and stored in the RAM 73.

Based on the control signal output from the main CPU 71, the ticket printer 171 prints on the ticket a bar code in which data such as the number of credits, date and time, and identification number of the gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 73 is encoded. Output as a ticket 175 with code.

The card reader 172 reads the data stored in the card inserted in the card slot 176 and transmits it to the main CPU 71 or writes data based on a control signal from the main CPU 71.

The key switch 173S is provided on the keypad 173, and outputs a predetermined signal to the main CPU 71 when the keypad 173 is operated by the player.

The data display 174 displays data read by the card reader 172 and data input by the player via the keypad 173 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

[Configuration of symbol combination table]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1. Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a symbol combination table of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The symbol combination table defines combinations of symbols related to winning and the number of payouts. In the gaming machine 1, the scrolling of the symbol column of each video reel 3 is stopped, and the winning combination is established when the symbol combination displayed on the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table. To do. Then, according to the winning combination, a privilege such as paying out coins or starting a bonus game is given to the player. If the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the winning is not established (so-called “losing”).

Basically, all the symbols displayed on the winning line by each video reel 3 are “JACKPOT 7”, “APPLE”, “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “CHERRY”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”. And “ORANGE”, a winning combination is established. However, for each type of “CHERRY” and “ORANGE” symbols, one or three symbols of one type are displayed on the winning line by the video reel 3, and a winning is established.
For example, when the symbols “BLUE 7” are displayed on the winning line by all the video reels 3, the winning combination is “BLUE”, and “10” is determined as the number of payouts. Then, coins are paid out based on the determined payout number. The coin is paid out by actually discharging the coin from the coin payout exit 15A, adding to the number of credits, or issuing a bar code ticket.

“JACKPOT 7” is a symbol related to the jackpot trigger. When the symbols “JACKPOT 7” are displayed on the winning line by all the video reels 3, the winning combination is “Jackpot”, and the jackpot amount is determined as the number of payouts.
“APPLE” is a symbol related to the bonus game trigger. When the symbols “APPLE” are displayed on the winning line by all the video reels 3, the winning combination is “bonus game trigger”, and the bonus game is started from the next game.

[Configuration of circuit provided in external control device]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1. Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a configuration of a circuit included in the external control device 200 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the external control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

A control unit is provided inside the external control device 200. The control unit includes components such as a mother board 240, a gaming board 250, and a power supply unit 245.

The gaming board 250 has the same configuration as the gaming board 50 of the gaming machine 1. That is, the gaming board 250 includes a CPU 251, a ROM 255, a boot ROM 252, a card slot 253S corresponding to the memory card 253, and an IC socket 254S corresponding to the GAL 254.

The motherboard 240 has the same configuration as the motherboard 70 of the gaming machine 1. That is, the mother board 240 includes a main CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243.
The motherboard 240 corresponds to the processor in the present invention. In the present embodiment, the processor is configured by one CPU called the main CPU 241, but the processor in the present invention may be configured by a plurality of CPUs.

In the RAM 243, an individual bet amount storage area for storing individual bet amount data, a prize total amount storage area for storing total prize amount data, a Hidden total amount storage area for storing Hidden total amount data, and a bonus total amount storage for storing bonus total amount data An area is provided. The total prize amount storage area corresponds to the first storage area in the present invention. The Hidden total amount storage area corresponds to the second storage area in the present invention. The RAM 243 corresponds to the storage device in the present invention.

The communication unit 244 is for performing communication with the gaming machine 1 via a communication line.

[Program contents]
This completes the description of the symbol combination table. Next, a program executed by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control processing>
First, the main control process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the main control processing of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 71 reads out the authenticated game program and game system program from the memory card 54 via the gaming board 50 and writes them in the RAM 73 (step S11).

Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S12). For example, unnecessary data for each game is cleared in the work area of the RAM 73, such as the number of BETs and symbols determined by lottery.

Next, the main CPU 71 performs a coin insertion / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 (step S13). In this process, input of a BET switch or a spin switch is checked.

Next, the main CPU 71 performs symbol lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 (step S14). In this process, the symbol to be stopped is determined based on the random number for symbol determination.

Next, the main CPU 71 performs a mystery bonus lottery process (step S15). In this process, lottery is performed to determine whether to establish a mystery bonus trigger. For example, the main CPU 71 extracts a mystery bonus random value from a range of “0 to 99”, and establishes a mystery bonus trigger when the extracted random value is “0”.

Next, the main CPU 71 performs effect content determination processing (step S16). The main CPU 71 extracts a random number for production, and determines any of a plurality of predetermined production contents by lottery.

Next, the main CPU 71 performs a symbol display control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 12 (step S17). In this process, scrolling of the symbol column of each video reel 3 is started, and the scheduled stop symbol determined in the symbol lottery process in step S14 is stopped at a predetermined position (for example, the upper area in the symbol display area 4). . That is, four symbols including the scheduled stop symbol are displayed in the symbol display area 4. For example, if the symbol to be stopped is the symbol with the code number “10” and is displayed in the upper area, the symbols with the code numbers “11”, “12”, and “13” are displayed in the symbol display area 4. It is displayed in each of the upper middle, lower middle and lower stages.

Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout amount determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 13 (step S18). In this process, the payout amount is determined based on the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line, and stored in the payout amount storage area provided in the RAM 73.

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger has been established (step S19). When determining that the bonus game trigger has been established, the main CPU 71 performs a bonus game process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 (step S20).

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a mystery bonus trigger has been established after the processing of step S20 or when it is determined in step S19 that a bonus game trigger has not been established (step S21). When determining that the mystery bonus trigger has been established, the main CPU 71 performs a mystery bonus process (step S22). In this process, the payout amount (for example, 300) set for the mystery bonus is stored in the payout amount storage area provided in the RAM 73.

After the process of step S22, the main CPU 71 performs a payout process (step S23). The main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the payout amount storage area to the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73. The driving of the hopper 113 may be controlled based on the input of the CASHOUT switch 33S, and coins corresponding to the values stored in the payout amount storage area may be discharged from the coin payout exit 15A. Alternatively, the ticket printer 171 may be driven to issue a barcoded ticket in which the value stored in the payout amount storage area is recorded. After this process is performed, the process proceeds to step S12.

<Coin insertion / start check process>
Next, a coin insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a flowchart of coin insertion / start check processing of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not coin insertion has been detected by the coin counter 92C (step S41). When determining that coin insertion has been detected, the main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the credit amount storage area (step S42). In addition to the insertion of coins, it is determined whether or not the insertion of banknotes has been detected by the banknote discriminator 115, and when it is determined that the insertion of banknotes has been detected, the value corresponding to the banknote is stored in the credit amount storage area You may make it add to the stored value.

The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the credit amount storage area is 0 after step S42 or when it is determined in step S41 that coin insertion has not been detected (step S43). . When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the credit amount storage area is not 0, the main CPU 71 permits operation acceptance of the BET button (step S44).

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not an operation of the BET button has been detected (step S45). When the main CPU 71 detects that the BET button has been pressed by the player using the BET switch, the main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the BET amount storage area provided in the RAM 73 based on the type of the BET button. Then, the value stored in the credit amount storage area is subtracted (step S46). For example, when it is detected that 100 dollars are betted, the main CPU 71 adds 100 to the value stored in the bet amount storage area and subtracts 100 from the amount stored in the credit amount storage area.

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the bet amount storage area is maximum (step S47). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the bet amount storage area is the maximum, the main CPU 71 prohibits updating of the value stored in the bet amount storage area (step S48). After determining that the value stored in the bet amount storage area is not the maximum after step S48 or at step S47, the main CPU 71 permits the operation acceptance of the spin button (step S49).

When the main CPU 71 determines that the operation of the BET button has not been detected in step S45 after step S49, or determines that the value stored in the credit amount storage area is 0 in step S43, the main CPU 71 It is determined whether or not a button operation is detected (step S50). When determining that the operation of the spin button has not been detected, the main CPU 71 proceeds to step S41.

When determining that the operation of the spin button has been detected, the main CPU 71 performs bet amount information transmission processing (step S51). In this process, the value (BET amount information) stored in the BET amount storage area is transmitted to the external control device 200.
When this process is performed, the coin insertion / start check process is terminated.

<Symbol lottery processing>
Next, the symbol lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a flowchart of symbol lottery processing for the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 71 extracts random numbers for symbol determination (step S111). Next, the main CPU 71 determines to-be stopped symbols for each video reel 3 by lottery (step S112). The main CPU 71 performs lottery according to each video reel 3, and determines any of the 22 symbols (code numbers “00” to “21”) as the scheduled stop symbols. At this time, each of the 22 symbols (code numbers “00” to “21”) is determined with an equal probability (that is, 1/22).

Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined to-be stopped symbols for each video reel 3 in a symbol storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S113). Next, the main CPU 71 refers to the symbol combination table (FIG. 7) and determines a winning combination based on the symbol storage area (step S114). The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the winning line by each video reel 3 matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, and determines the winning combination. When this process is performed, the symbol lottery process is terminated.

<Symbol display control processing>
Next, the symbol display control process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 12 is a view illustrating a flowchart of symbol display control processing for the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 71 starts scrolling the symbol column of each video reel 3 displayed in the symbol display area 4 of the lower image display panel 141 (step S131). Next, the main CPU 71 stops the scrolling of the symbol column of each video reel 3 based on the above-described symbol storage area (step S132). When this process is performed, the symbol display control process is terminated.

<Payment amount determination process>
Next, payout amount determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 13 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the payout amount determination processing of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is determined (step S152). For example, when the winning combination is “BELL”, “8” is determined as the number of payouts (see FIG. 7). In the case of a loss, “0” is determined as the number of payouts. Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined payout amount in the payout amount storage area (step S153). When this process is performed, the payout amount determination process ends.

<Bonus game processing>
Next, the bonus game process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 14 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the bonus game processing for the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 71 determines the number of bonus games (step S191). The main CPU 71 extracts a random number for determining the number of bonus games, and determines one of a plurality of types of bonus games such as “50”, “70”, and “100” by lottery.

Next, the main CPU 71 stores the determined bonus game number in a bonus game number storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S192).

Next, the main CPU 71 performs an initialization process at the end of one game, similarly to the process of step S12 described with reference to FIG. 9 (step S193). Next, the main CPU 71 performs the symbol lottery process described with reference to FIG. 11 (step S194). Next, the main CPU 71 performs an effect content determination process in the same manner as the process of step S16 described with reference to FIG. 9 (step S195). Next, the main CPU 71 performs the symbol display control process described with reference to FIG. 12 (step S196). Next, the main CPU 71 performs a payout amount determination process described with reference to FIG. 13 (step S197).

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a bonus game trigger has been established (step S198). When determining that the bonus game trigger has been established, the main CPU 71 determines the number of bonus games to be added (step S199). The number of bonus games is determined in the same manner as in step S191 described above. Next, the main CPU 71 adds the determined number of bonus games to the value stored in the bonus game number storage area (step S200).

The main CPU 71 performs a payout process after the process of step S200 or when it is determined in step S198 that the bonus game trigger has not been established (step S201). In this payout process, the main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the payout amount storage area in the payout amount determination process in step S197 described above to the value stored in the bonus payout amount storage area. The bonus payout amount storage area is an area for storing the total payout amount determined during the bonus game.
When the bonus game process ends, the main CPU 71 determines the credit amount provided in the RAM 73 by using the value stored in the bonus payout amount storage area in the payout process in step S23 described with reference to FIG. Add to the value stored in the storage area. That is, the sum of the payout amounts determined in the bonus game is paid out collectively. Note that coins may be discharged from the coin payout exit 15A, or a ticket with a barcode may be issued.

Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the value stored in the bonus game number storage area (step S202). Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the bonus game number storage area is 0 (step S203). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value stored in the bonus game number storage area is not 0, the main CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S193. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value stored in the bonus game number storage area is 0, the bonus game process is terminated. When the bonus game process ends, the process proceeds to the process of step S21 described with reference to FIG.

<Slot game: Normal game screen>
Next, a slot game image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 will be described with reference to FIGS.
15 to 17 are diagrams showing an example of the slot game image displayed on the lower image display panel 141. FIG.

FIG. 15 shows a state in which a normal game image is displayed on the lower image display panel 141.
More specifically, the base game screen is arranged at the center and has a display window 150 having five rows of pseudo reels 151 to 155, and a payline generator 65L, which is arranged symmetrically with respect to the display window 150 as a center. 65R. In the normal game screen of FIG. 15, the pseudo reels 151, 152, and 153 in the first to third rows are stopped, while the pseudo reels 154 and 155 in the fourth and fifth rows are rotated. It is in.

Above the display window 150, a credit number display unit 400, a BET number display unit 401, a wild symbol number display unit 415, a trigger symbol number display unit 416, and a payout display unit 402 are arranged. These units 400, 401, 415, 416, and 402 are sequentially arranged from the left end to the right end when viewed from the player.

The credit number display unit 400 displays the number of credits. The BET number display unit 401 displays a bet amount in the current unit game. The wild symbol number display unit 415 displays the number of wild symbols 503a in the current unit game. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player in advance that there are five wild symbols 503a in the base game. The trigger symbol number display unit 416 displays the number of trigger symbols 503b in the current unit game. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player in advance that there are five trigger symbols 503b in the base game. The payout display unit 402 displays the number of coins paid out when the winning combination is reached.

On the other hand, below the display window 150, a help button 410, a pay table button 411, a bet unit display unit 412, a stock display unit 413, and a free game number display unit 414 are arranged. These units 410, 411, 412, 413, and 414 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end when viewed from the player.

The help button 410 enables the help mode to be executed by a player's pressing operation. The help mode is a mode for providing information for solving questions related to the game to the player. The pay table button 411 enables execution of a payout display mode for displaying payout contents by a player's pressing operation. The payout display mode is a mode for displaying an explanation screen showing the relationship between the winning combination and the payout rate for the player.

The bet unit display unit 412 displays the current bet unit (payment unit). Thereby, the bet unit display unit 412 makes it possible for the player to recognize that the player can participate in the game in units of 1 cent, for example.

The stock display unit 413 displays the number of bonus game carry-overs. Here, the “number of carry-overs” means the remaining number of times that the bonus game can be subsequently executed when the bonus game is completed. That is, if “3” is displayed on the stock display unit 413, the bonus game can be repeated three times in succession after the current bonus game is completed. In the normal game, “0” is displayed.

The free game number display unit 414 displays the number of repetitions and the total number of bonus games. That is, if “0 OF 0” is displayed in the free game number display portion 414, it indicates that the total number of free games is 0, that is, that the game is not a bonus game. If “5 OF 8” is displayed, it indicates that the total number of free games is the fifth free game in the bonus game of eight times.

Further, an accumulated level display unit 421 and a timeout display unit 422 are arranged between the bet unit display unit 412 and the stock display unit 413. The cumulative level display unit 421 is configured to visually display the state of the cumulative value that increases for each unit game in the slot game as the base game, based on the analog display cumulative level.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the cumulative level display unit 421 has a circular outer shape, and the inner peripheral side is divided into cumulative display regions divided into six in units of 60 degrees. The outer shape is not limited to a circular shape, and may be a polygonal shape or a character shape such as an animal or a game machine. The division is not limited to six divisions, and may be divided into a plurality of divisions. The division of the cumulative display area is divided into the division range divided by the number of divisions from the empty state, which is the initial value where the cumulative value is cleared to zero, to the full participation permission value indicating that participation in the common game is possible. It is associated.

Each cumulative display area can be independently changed in display state such as display color and brightness. In the display state of the cumulative display area, the player can distinguish between the case where the cumulative value exists in the divided range of each cumulative display area and the case where the cumulative value does not exist in the divided range. Thereby, for example, in the case of empty, all sections are displayed in a display state in which the accumulated value does not exist in the division range. When the cumulative value increases due to the repetition of the slot game, the cumulative display area associated with the divided range where the increased cumulative value exists is sequentially switched to another display state. Eventually, when the cumulative value increases to the participation permission value in the full state, all the cumulative display areas are switched to another display state. Thus, the cumulative level display unit 421 can make the player aware that the condition is approaching that the player can participate in the common game, so that the player can always have interest in the common game. .

Note that once the cumulative level display unit 421 becomes full, the cumulative level display unit 421 is reset regardless of whether the common game is participating or not, on the condition that the common game is started. That is, the accumulated value may be cleared to zero. On the other hand, if the common game is started before the full state is entered, participation in the common game is not permitted, but the display state of the meter may be carried over as it is. That is, the accumulated value may be an initial value when the common game is finished and the next base game is started without being cleared to zero.

The timeout display unit 422 is configured to visually display the timeout time by analog display. Here, the “time-out time” is the remaining time until the participation in the common game is rejected because the start operation by the player is not performed.

<Bonus winning screen for regular games>
FIG. 16 shows a state within a certain period after winning the bonus. Specifically, the state after the bonus is won is shown by rearranging three trigger symbols 503b. The trigger symbol 503b preferably has a character readable as “FEATURE” so that the player can clearly recognize that the symbol is related to the bonus winning.

On this screen, a bonus winning image 420 for notifying that the bonus has been won is displayed in a pop-up manner using a symbol image and a character image of “FEATURE IN”. The total number of free game number display portions 414 is switched from “0” to “7” at the same time or immediately after the bonus winning image 420 is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize that the bonus is won and the game is shifted to a bonus game including seven free games.

<Slot game: Bonus game screen>
FIG. 17 shows a state where a bonus game image is displayed on the lower image display panel 141.

More specifically, the total number of free games is displayed in the free game number display unit 414, and the current number of games is displayed. For example, it is displayed that the first free game of the seven free games is being executed. Other operations are the same as those in the normal game.

The slot game image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 has been described above with reference to FIGS.

<BET amount information reception processing>
Next, a bet amount information reception process executed by the external control device 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of bet amount information reception processing executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 determines whether or not the bet amount information has been received (step S251). Here, the bet amount information is information transmitted from the gaming machine 1 (see step 51 in FIG. 10). When determining that the bet amount information has not been received from the gaming machine 1, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the bet amount information has been received from the gaming machine 1, the main CPU 241 executes a bet-related amount update process (step S252). The bet-related amount update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the individual bet amount stored in the individual bet amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 has reached the event occurrence amount (step S253). When determining that the individual bet amount stored in the individual bet amount storage area has not reached the event occurrence amount, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the individual bet amount stored in the individual bet amount storage area has reached the event occurrence amount, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S254.
Note that “the individual bet amount stored in the individual bet amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 has reached the event occurrence amount” according to the present embodiment (see step S253 in FIG. 18) is a predetermined in the present invention. It corresponds to these conditions.

In step S254, the main CPU 241 extracts a shooter gaming machine determination random value.

Next, the main CPU 241 determines one gaming machine from all the gaming machines 1 based on the random number value for determining the shooter gaming machine extracted in step S254 (step S255).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the individual bet amount corresponding to one gaming machine determined in step S255 is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (1000) (step S256).

When determining that the individual bet amount corresponding to one gaming machine determined in step S255 is not equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (1000), the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S254. On the other hand, if the main CPU 241 determines that the individual bet amount corresponding to one gaming machine determined in step S255 is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (1000), the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S257.

In step S257, the main CPU 241 transmits a shooter designation signal to the gaming machine corresponding to the individual bet amount determined to be equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (1000) in step S256.
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 to which the shooter designation signal is transmitted is also referred to as a shooter gaming machine.

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits a craps game generation signal to a gaming machine other than the shooter gaming machine (step S258).

Next, the main CPU 241 executes participation determination processing (step S259). The participation determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 241 executes a craps game execution process (step S260). The craps game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 241 executes a Hidden total amount display process (step S261). The Hidden total amount display process will be described later with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine after the process of step S261.

The bet amount information reception process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above with reference to FIG.

<BET-related amount update processing>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, the BET-related amount update process (see step S252 in FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a bet-related amount update process executed by the external control device 200.
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a BET-related amount.
The bet-related amount is updated based on the bet amount information transmitted from the gaming machine 1 in step S51 described with reference to FIG. The BET-related amount is an individual BET amount, a total prize amount, a total bonus amount, and a total Hidden amount. The bonus total amount is an amount obtained by cumulatively counting a part of the BET amount bet on the slot game, and is an amount used when calculating the shooter special BET amount. The shooter special bet amount will be described later in step 344 of FIG.
The The total prize money is the source of the prize money in the craps game.

The main CPU 241 updates the individual bet amount in the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission source of the bet amount information (step S271).
In the present embodiment, by adding an amount equivalent to 100% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information to the individual BET amount indicated by the individual BET amount data stored in the individual BET amount storage area provided in the RAM 243, Update individual bet amount.
For example, if the bet amount information indicating that the BET amount is 1000 when the individual BET amount in the gaming machine 1 with the terminal number 001 is 79000, the individual BET in the gaming machine 1 is transmitted from the gaming machine 1. The amount is updated to 80000 (see FIG. 20).
Note that the individual bet amount information indicating the updated individual bet amount is transmitted to the gaming machine 1 corresponding to the individual bet amount.

Next, the main CPU 241 updates the total bonus amount based on the bet amount information (step S272).
In this embodiment, an amount equivalent to 4% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information is added to the bonus total amount indicated by the bonus total amount data stored in the bonus total amount storage area provided in the RAM 243, whereby the bonus total amount is calculated. Update.
For example, when the total amount of bonus is 13560 and the BET amount information indicating that the BET amount is 1000 is transmitted from any gaming machine 1, the total amount of bonus is updated to 13600 (see FIG. 20).
The bonus total amount is a value used to calculate a shooter special BET amount that is a BET amount specially set only for the shooter gaming machine in the craps game. The shooter special bet amount will be described later with reference to FIGS.

After the processing of step S272, the main CPU 241 adds an amount equivalent to 14% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information to the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243. Processing is performed (step S273).
For example, when the total prize amount is 47460 and the BET amount information indicating that the BET amount is 1000 is transmitted from any of the gaming machines 1, the total prize amount is updated to 47600 (see FIG. 20).

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits total prize amount information including the total prize amount data updated in step S273 to the gaming machine 1 (step S274). The main CPU 71 provided in the gaming machine 1 when the total prize amount information is received from the external control device 200 causes the medium image display panel 650 to display the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data included in the total prize amount information. (Not shown). With this process, the total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 included in the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 1A).
For example, if the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data is 47600, 47600 is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 (see FIG. 1A).

Next, the main CPU 241 performs processing for adding an amount corresponding to 2% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information to the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 ( Step S275).
For example, when the Hidden total amount is 21980 and the BET amount information indicating that the BET amount is 1000 is transmitted from any gaming machine 1, the Hidden total amount is updated to 22000 (see FIG. 20).
The main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine after the process of step S275.

The BET-related amount update process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

<Participation decision processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the participation determination process (see step S259 in FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the participation determination process executed by the external control device 200.
In the participation determination process, a gaming machine that participates in the craps game is determined.

The main CPU 241 determines whether or not the individual bet amounts of the gaming machines other than the shooter gaming machine are equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (step S291). When determining that the individual BET amount is equal to or greater than the participation set amount, the main CPU 241 designates a non-shooter to the gaming machine 1 corresponding to the individual BET amount determined to be equal to or greater than the participation set amount. A signal is transmitted (step S292). On the other hand, when determining that the individual bet amount is not equal to or greater than the participation set amount, the main CPU 241 sends a non-participation designation signal to the gaming machine 1 corresponding to the individual bet amount determined to be less than the participation set amount. Is transmitted (step S293).

The main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine after the process of step S292 or step S293.

The participation determination process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Craps game execution processing>
Next, a craps game execution process (see step S260 in FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 22A and 22B.
22A and 22B are diagrams illustrating a flowchart of the craps game execution process executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 executes automatic bet amount determination processing (step S301). In this process, an automatic bet amount is determined for each participating gaming machine. The automatic bet amount determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

After the process of step S301, the main CPU 241 executes a process of transmitting the automatic bet amount information to the gaming machine 1 corresponding to the automatic bet amount information indicating the automatic bet amount determined in step S301 (step S302). .

Next, the main CPU 241 executes a process of setting the roll number R indicated by the roll number data stored in the roll number storage area provided in the RAM 243 to 1 (step S303).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not a roll instruction signal has been received (step S304). The roll instruction signal is a signal transmitted from the shooter gaming machine (see step S527 in FIG. 28). The roll instruction signal will be described later in step S527 of FIG. When determining that the roll instruction signal has not been received from the shooter gaming machine, the main CPU 241 returns the process to step S304. On the other hand, when determining that the roll instruction signal is received from the shooter gaming machine, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S305.

In step S305, the main CPU 241 extracts a craps game random value.

Next, the main CPU 241 determines two values from a value range of 1 to 6 based on the random value extracted in step S305 (step S306). In this process, the two determined values may be 1 and 1. That is, the same value may be determined as the two values.
Hereinafter, the sum of the two values determined by this process is also referred to as the dice roll.

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the roll number R indicated by the roll number data stored in the roll number storage area provided in the RAM 243 is 1 (step S307).
When determining that the number of rolls R is not 1, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S327. On the other hand, when determining that the number of rolls R is 1, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S308.

In step S308, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the dice roll determined in step S306 is 7 or 11 (step S308). When determining that the dice roll determined in step S306 is not 7 or 11, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S321. On the other hand, when determining that the dice roll determined in step S306 is 7 or 11, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S309.

In step S309, the main CPU 241 transmits a winning signal to a gaming machine participating in the craps game (hereinafter also referred to as a participating gaming machine).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the total prize amount is equal to or greater than the total automatic BET amount in each participating gaming machine (step S310). When determining that the total prize amount is not equal to or greater than the total amount of automatic bets, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S315. On the other hand, when determining that the total prize amount is equal to or greater than the total amount of automatic bets, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S311.

In step S311, the main CPU 241 determines that the shooter automatic bet amount is the shooter payout amount. The shooter payout amount is an amount paid out to the shooter gaming machine when the shooter wins. For example, if the shooter automatic bet amount is 50000, it is determined that the shooter payout amount is 50000 (see FIGS. 1I and 1J).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines that each non-shooter automatic bet amount is a payout amount in the gaming machine corresponding to the non-shooter automatic bet amount (step S312). Hereinafter, the payout amount determined by this process is referred to as a non-shooter payout amount. The non-shooter payout amount is an amount to be paid out to a non-shooter gaming machine when a shooter wins. For example, if the non-shooter automatic bet amount is 8000, it is determined that the non-shooter payout amount is 8000 (see FIGS. 1I and 1J).

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits a payout amount information indicating a shooter payout amount to the shooter gaming machine and transmits a payout amount information indicating a non-shooter payout amount to the non-shooter gaming machine (step S313). ).

Next, the main CPU 241 subtracts the total amount of automatic bets at each participating gaming machine from the total prize amount (step S314).

After the process of step S314, the main CPU 241 shifts the process to step S303.

If the main CPU 241 determines in step S308 that the dice roll determined in step S306 is neither 7 nor 11, the main CPU 241 determines whether the dice roll determined in step S306 is any one of 2, 3, and 12. Is determined whether or not (step S321). If the main CPU 241 determines that the dice roll determined in step S306 corresponds to any one of 2, 3, and 12, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S322. On the other hand, when determining that the dice roll determined in step S306 does not correspond to any of 2, 3, and 12, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S324.

In step S324, the main CPU 241 determines the dice roll (the sum of the two values determined by the process of step S306) as a point.

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits a draw signal to the participating gaming machines (step S325).

Next, the main CPU 241 executes a process of adding 1 to the roll number R indicated by the roll number data stored in the roll number storage area provided in the RAM 243 (step S326).
After the process of step S326, the main CPU 241 shifts the process to step S304.

When determining in step S321 that the dice roll determined in step S306 corresponds to any one of 2, 3, and 12, the main CPU 241 transmits a losing signal to the participating gaming machine (step S322).

After the process of step S322, the main CPU 241 determines that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 is the new total bonus amount (step S323).
After the process of step S323, the main CPU 241 shifts the process to step S320.

If it is determined in step S310 that the total prize amount is not equal to or greater than the total amount of automatic bets, the main CPU 241 uses the total prize amount stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 as the shooter payout amount. Is determined (step S315).

After the process of step S315, the main CPU 241 determines that the non-shooter payout amount is 0 (step S316).

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits a payout amount information indicating a shooter payout amount to the shooter gaming machine and transmits a payout amount information indicating a non-shooter payout amount to the non-shooter gaming machine (step S317). ).

Next, the main CPU 241 sets the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 to 0 (step S318).

Next, the main CPU 241 sets the bonus total indicated by the bonus total data stored in the bonus total storage area provided in the RAM 243 to 0 (step S319).

After step S319 or step S323, the main CPU 241 sets the individual bet amount indicated by the individual bet amount data stored in the individual bet amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 to 0 (step S320).
Further, the main CPU 241 sets the automatic bet amount indicated by the automatic bet amount data stored in the automatic bet amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 to 0.

After the process of step S320, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

In step S307, when determining that the number of rolls R is not 1, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S327.
In step S327, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the dice roll has the same value as the point determined in step S324. When determining that the die roll has the same value as the point, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S <b> 309. On the other hand, when determining that the roll of the dice is not the same value as the point, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S328.

In step S328, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the dice roll is 7. When determining that the dice roll is 7, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S322. On the other hand, when determining that the dice roll is not 7, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S325.

The craps game execution process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above with reference to FIGS. 22A and 22B.

<Automatic BET amount determination processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, an automatic bet amount determination process (see step S301 in FIG. 22) executed by the external control device 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a flowchart of automatic bet amount determination processing executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 calculates a basic bet amount for each gaming machine (step S341). In this embodiment, the basic bet amount is an automatic bet amount set for all participating gaming machines. In the present embodiment, an amount corresponding to 10% of the individual bet amount is determined as the basic bet amount (see FIGS. 24 and 25).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines that the basic bet amount in each non-shooter gaming machine is the automatic bet amount (non-shooter automatic bet amount) in the non-shooter gaming machine (step S342).
In this process, data indicating the basic bet amount is stored in an automatic bet amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 in association with each non-shooter gaming machine.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for supplementarily explaining the automatic bet amount determination processing.
In FIG. 25, it is assumed that the non-shooter gaming machines are terminal numbers 001, 003, 004, and 005. In this case, the automatic bet amounts corresponding to the gaming machines having the terminal numbers 001, 003, 004, and 005 are 8000, 6000, 6000, and 4000, respectively.

After the process of step S342, the main CPU 241 calculates the contribution degree of the shooter gaming machine (step S343). In the present embodiment, the degree of contribution is obtained by the product of the individual bet amount corresponding to the shooter gaming machine and the reciprocal of the maximum individual bet amount among the individual bet amounts of all the gaming machines.
For example, the contribution degree of the gaming machine corresponding to the maximum individual bet amount among the individual bet amounts of all the gaming machines is 100% (see FIGS. 24 and 25).

After the process of step S342, the main CPU 241 calculates the shooter special bet amount based on the contribution calculated in step S343 (step S344). In the present embodiment, the shooter special bet amount is obtained by the product of the bonus total amount indicated by the bonus total amount data stored in the bonus total amount storage area and the contribution calculated in step S343. The special bet amount for shooter is a bet amount specially set only for the shooter gaming machine.

Next, the main CPU 241 determines that the total amount of the basic bet amount in the shooter gaming machine and the special bet amount for shooter calculated in step S343 is the automatic bet amount (shooter automatic bet amount) in the shooter gaming machine. (Step S345).
In this processing, data indicating the total amount of the basic BET amount and the shooter special BET amount in the shooter gaming machine is stored in an automatic bet amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 in association with the shooter gaming machine.
For example, in FIG. 25, it is assumed that the gaming machine with the terminal number 002 is a shooter gaming machine. In this case, the shooter automatic BET amount is 50000 which is the total amount of the basic BET amount 10000 and the shooter special BET amount 40000.

After the process of step S345, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The automatic bet amount determination process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Hidden total amount display processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the Hidden total amount display process (see step S261 of FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the Hidden total amount display process executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 determines whether or not the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 is equal to or less than a predetermined value (step S371). When determining that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area is not less than the predetermined value, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S372.

In step S372, the main CPU 241 determines the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area provided in the RAM 243, and the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243. Is determined as a new total prize amount, and the total prize amount data is updated.

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits total prize amount information including the total prize amount data updated in step S372 to the gaming machine 1 (step S373). The main CPU 71 provided in the gaming machine 1 when the total prize amount information is received from the external control device 200 causes the medium image display panel 650 to display the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data included in the total prize amount information. (Not shown). By this processing, the total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 (see FIG. 1A).
For example, if the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data is 47600, 47600 is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 (see FIG. 1A).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines an amount corresponding to the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 as a new bonus total amount, and updates the bonus total amount data (step S374). .

Next, the main CPU 241 sets the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area to 0 (step S375).

The Hidden total amount display process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Shooter specified signal reception processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, a shooter designation signal reception process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the shooter designation signal reception process executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 71 determines whether or not a shooter designation signal has been received at a predetermined timing (step S501). Here, the shooter designation signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (see step S257 in FIG. 18). When determining that the shooter designation signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the shooter designation signal has been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 sets a shooter designation flag and executes craps game related processing (step S502). The craps game related process will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the process of step S502, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

The shooter designation signal reception process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Craps game-related processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a craps game related process (see step S502 of FIG. 27) executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 28 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the craps game-related processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

The main CPU 71 displays the craps game start image on the middle image display panel 650 (step S521). By this processing, an image as shown in FIG. 1H is displayed on the middle image display panel 650.

Next, the main CPU 71 receives automatic bet amount information from the external control device 200 (step S522). Here, the automatic bet amount information is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (see step S302 in FIG. 22).

Next, the main CPU 71 displays the automatic bet amount indicated by the automatic bet amount information received in step S522 on the medium image display panel 650 (step S523).

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a shooter designation flag is set (step S524). The shooter designation flag is a flag that is set when the main CPU 71 determines that a shooter designation signal has been received in step S501 of FIG.
When determining that the shooter designation flag is not set, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S528. On the other hand, when determining that the shooter designation flag is set, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S525.

In step S525, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a roll instruction input signal has been received. When the player touches a position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the roll request image 902 displayed on the lower image display panel 141, a roll instruction input signal is transmitted from the touch panel 114 to the main CPU 71 (FIG. 30A). reference).
When determining that the roll instruction input signal has been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S527. On the other hand, when determining that the roll instruction input signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S526.

In step S526, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the processing of S524. When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S525. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S527.

In step S527, the main CPU 71 transmits a roll instruction signal to the external control device 200. The external control device 200 extracts a craps game random number value when the roll instruction signal is received (see step S305 in FIG. 22A).

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a win signal has been received from the external control device 200 (step S528). Here, the win signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 when the external control device 200 determines that the win / loss in the craps game is a shooter win (see step S309 in FIG. 22B).
When determining that the winning signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S533. On the other hand, when determining that the winning signal has been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 displays the winning image on the middle image display panel 650 (step S529). The winning image is an image indicating that the result of the craps game is a shooter win.

After the process of step S529, the main CPU 71 receives the payout amount information from the external control device 200 (step S530).
If the gaming machine is a non-shooter gaming machine, payout amount information indicating a nonshooter payout amount is transmitted from the external control device 200 (step S313 in FIG. 22B). If the gaming machine is a shooter gaming machine, payout amount information indicating the shooter payout amount is transmitted from the external control device 200 (step S313 in FIG. 22B).

Next, the main CPU 71 displays the payout amount indicated by the payout amount information received in step S530 on the middle image display panel 650 (step S531).

Next, the main CPU 71 adds the payout amount indicated by the payout amount information received in step S530 to the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73 (step S532).
After the process of step S532, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to step S524.

In step S533, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a losing signal has been received from the external control device 200 (step S533). Here, the losing signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 when the external control device 200 determines that the victory or defeat in the craps game is the losing of the shooter (deal of the dealer) (step S322 in FIG. 22B). See).
When determining that the losing signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S535. On the other hand, when determining that the losing signal has been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 displays a losing image on the middle image display panel 650 (step S534). The losing image is an image indicating that the result of the crap game is a shooter losing.
After the process of step S534, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In step S535, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a draw signal has been received from the external control device 200 (step S535). Here, the draw signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 when the external control device 200 determines that the win or loss in the craps game is neither a shooter win nor a shooter lose (see FIG. 22B). (See step S325).
When determining that the draw signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S528. On the other hand, when determining that a draw signal has been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 displays a draw image on the middle image display panel 650 (step S536). A draw image is an image indicating that the result of the crap game is a draw.
After the process of step S536, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to step S524.

The craps game related process executed by the gaming machine 1 has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Crap game generation signal reception processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a craps game occurrence signal reception process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 29 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the craps game-related processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

The main CPU 71 determines whether or not a craps game generation signal has been received from the external control device 200 at a predetermined timing (step S551). Here, the craps game generation signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (see step S258 in FIG. 18). When determining that the craps game generation signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the craps game generation signal has been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S552.

In step S552, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a non-shooter designation signal has been received from the external control device 200. Here, the non-shooter designation signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (see step S292 in FIG. 21). When determining that the non-shooter designation signal has been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S553. On the other hand, when determining that the non-shooter designation signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S554.

In step S554, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a non-participation designation signal has been received from the external control device 200. Here, the non-participation designation signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (see step S293 in FIG. 21). When determining that the non-participation designation signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S552. On the other hand, when determining that the non-participation designation signal has been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

In step S553, the main CPU 71 executes craps game related processing. The craps game related processing has already been described with reference to FIG.
After the process of step S553, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

As described above, the craps game generation signal reception process executed by the gaming machine 1 has been described with reference to FIG.
<Roll image>
Next, with reference to FIG. 30A, an image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 included in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 30A is a roll image 1000 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 included in the gaming machine (shooter gaming machine) selected as the shooter.

Specifically, the roll image 1000 is an image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the gaming machine (shooter gaming machine) selected as the shooter. The roll image 1000 includes a display area for the crap game bet table image 901, a display area for the roll button image 902 arranged below the bet table image 901, and a display area for the coin image 903. ing.

In the roll button image 902, if the current state of the craps game is a come-out roll, characters “Come out roll” for informing this state are displayed on the roll button image 902. On the other hand, in the roll button image 902, if the current craps game state is a point roll, the characters “Point roll” for notifying this state are displayed on the roll button image 902. The come-out roll is the first roll, and the point roll is the second and subsequent rolls. The roll button image 902 enables the dice image 905 to be rolled by a pressing operation (roll operation) on the touch panel 114. When the roll operation is performed, the dice image 905 appears on the bet table image 901 and is displayed as a movie in a rotated state until the winning or losing of the craps game is determined.

The roll image 1000 has a display area for a balloon image 904. In the balloon image 904, characters “Roll Please” are displayed. The balloon image 904 appears only when it is selected as a shooter. The balloon image 904 has a function of notifying the player that the player has been selected as a shooter and prompting the player to roll. Further, the roll image 1000 has a display area for the coin image 903 on the side of the roll button image 902. The coin image 903 can be increased or decreased according to the bet amount. It should be noted that the relationship between the number of coin images 903 displayed and the bet amount may be one bet for one display or N (natural number) bet for one display.

The roll image 1000 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the shooter gaming machine has been described above with reference to FIG. 30A.

The example of the first embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIGS. In this example,
The total prize money data (first fund data) is updated to data indicating the sum of the sum indicated by the prize money total data and the amount indicated by the Hidden total data (second fund data), and then gaming is performed based on the total prize data. A game medium is given to the machine.
However, in the process (E) in the inventions of (1) and (4) and the stage (E) in the invention of (11), the total prize money data (first raw data) is converted to the total hidden data (second raw data). ), The game medium may be provided to the gaming machine based on the total prize amount data.
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 30B, the prize money total data (first resource data) is updated to data indicating the amount indicated by the Hidden total data (second resource data), and then the gaming machine is based on the prize total data. An example in which a game medium is given to will be described.

<Hidden total amount display processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 30B, the Hidden total amount display process (see step S261 of FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to another embodiment will be described.
FIG. 30B is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of Hidden total amount display processing executed by the external control device 200.

First, the main CPU 241 executes the process of step S571, but these processes are the same as the processes of step S371 in FIG.

After the process of step S571, the main CPU 241 determines that the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 is the prize total amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243. It is determined whether or not the total prize amount shown is larger (step S572). When the main CPU 241 determines that the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area is not larger than the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the prize total amount storage area, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area is larger than the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the prize total amount storage area, the Hidden stored in the Hidden total amount storage area The amount corresponding to the Hidden total amount indicated by the total amount data is determined as a new total prize amount, and the total prize amount data is updated (step S573).

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits total prize amount information including the total prize amount data updated in step S573 to the gaming machine 1 (step S574). The main CPU 71 provided in the gaming machine 1 when the total prize amount information is received from the external control device 200 causes the medium image display panel 650 to display the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data included in the total prize amount information. (Not shown). By this processing, the total prize amount is displayed on the middle image display panel 650 (see FIG. 1A).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines an amount corresponding to the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area as a new bonus total amount, and updates the bonus total amount data (step S575).

Next, the main CPU 241 sets the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area to 0 (step S576).

In this embodiment, the process (E) in the inventions (1) and (4) and the stage (E) in the invention (11) are configured as follows.
That is, when the total prize amount becomes equal to or less than the predetermined value (15000), data indicating the total hidden amount is stored in the first storage area as total prize amount data. Then, in addition to the total amount of Hidden, a part (predetermined ratio = 14%) of the BET amount betted in the slot game is accumulated. Thereafter, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is awarded based on the total prize amount data stored in the first storage area.
However, the process (E) in the inventions (1) and (4) and the step (E) in the invention (11) may be configured as follows.
That is, when the total prize amount is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the Hidden total amount data is stored in the second storage area, and is added to the Hidden total amount in the second storage area, and the BET amount bet on the slot game is added. A part (the predetermined ratio) is added. Thereafter, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game medium is provided based on the data stored in the second storage area.

The Hidden total amount display process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above using FIG. 30B.

The first embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS.

In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the prize total storage area and the Hidden total storage area are provided in one storage device called the RAM 243. However, in the present invention, the first storage area and the second storage area may be provided in separate storage devices.

In the present embodiment, the case where the total amount of Hidden is an amount obtained by accumulating a part of the bet amount bet on the slot game has been described. However, the second resource data in the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the second resource data may be the overflow data in the inventions (12) to (20).
Further, for example, data indicating the fraction generated when the currency is exchanged with another type of currency may be stored as the second resource data. For example, when 1 dollar = 90 yen, when 100 yen is exchanged for dollars, 10 yen as a fraction may be accumulated as the total amount of Hidden. In this case, a configuration in which a currency exchange device that can exchange a predetermined currency into another currency is connected to the server, or a configuration in which the gaming machine includes such a currency exchange device can be employed.

In the present embodiment, the example in which the predetermined condition in the present invention is that “the individual bet amount in any gaming machine reaches the event occurrence amount” (see step S253 in FIG. 18) has been described. However, the predetermined condition in the present invention is not limited to this example. That is, the predetermined condition in the present invention may be that “the total prize amount stored in the total prize amount storage area has reached the event occurrence amount”. Further, the predetermined condition in the present invention may be that “the Hidden total amount stored in the Hidden total amount storage area has reached the event occurrence amount”. In addition, the predetermined condition in the present invention may be that “the bonus total amount stored in the bonus total amount storage area has reached the event occurrence amount”. Further, the predetermined condition in the present invention may be that “random numbers extracted at a predetermined timing (for example, when a spin button is pressed in the gaming machine) belong to a predetermined numerical range”.

In this embodiment, a display (medium image display panel 650) capable of displaying an image is adopted as the output device. However, the output device in the present invention is a speaker capable of outputting sound. May be. In the present invention, both the display and the speaker may be provided as the output device.
In the present embodiment, the case where the gaming machine is provided with the output device has been described. However, the output device in the present invention may be connected to a server. Further, both an output device connected to the server and an output device included in the gaming machine may be employed.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the accumulated bet amount in the present invention is an individual bet amount has been described.
Here, the individual bet amount is an amount obtained by cumulatively counting the bet amount bet on the slot game for each gaming machine. However, the individual bet amount in the present invention is not limited to this example. That is, the individual bet amount in the present invention may be an amount in which a part of the bet amount bet on the slot game is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the common game in the present invention is a craps game has been described. However, the common game in the present invention is not limited to this example. That is, the common game in the present invention may be a game in which a plurality of gaming machines can participate, and may be a card game such as poker, or a game such as a shooting game or a martial art game. .
In the present invention, the common game may not be executed even if a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a game medium may be simply given.

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, a craps game is executed when the individual bet amount reaches the event occurrence amount, and a game medium is provided in the craps game. Therefore, the player can play the game with a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the craps game.
Even when the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data is reduced, it is possible to pay out using the game medium indicated by the total amount data of Hidden as a source of funds. Can last.

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data is notified to the player by an image or sound. This allows the player to recognize how much game media can be acquired when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Normally, the greater the amount of game media indicated by the image or sound, the greater the player's expectation that a predetermined condition will be established.
On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is satisfied and the amount of game media indicated by the total prize money data is reduced, the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied may be interrupted. In this regard, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, after the amount of the game medium indicated by the total prize amount data becomes equal to or less than the predetermined amount, the amount of the game medium indicated by the total Hidden data is notified to the player. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, until the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data is equal to or less than the predetermined amount, the amount of game medium indicated by the total prize amount data is notified. The amount of game media indicated by the Hidden total amount data is suddenly notified when the amount of game media indicated by becomes a predetermined amount or less. As a result, an unexpectedness can be given to the player, and an impression can be given as if stagnation was stored. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, a part of the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. The total prize amount data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this manner. When a predetermined condition is established, a game medium is awarded based on such award total amount data. Therefore, it gives an impression that a part of the game media betted by other players is paid out to the player who has received the game media when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Can do. Thereby, a sense of superiority and satisfaction can be provided to the player.

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, a part of the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. The Hidden total amount data indicates the amount of game media obtained by such cumulative counting. Therefore, each time a BET is placed on the gaming machine, the amount of game media indicated by the Hidden total amount data can be reliably increased. Thereby, it is possible to prepare for the case where the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data decreases.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, the inventions (12) to (20) will be described.
In the following, the same components as those of the gaming system 300 according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.
In addition, the description of the portions where the description in the first embodiment applies also in the second embodiment will be omitted.

First, the outline of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 31 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the outline of the present embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the total prize amount has already reached the predetermined amount.
As shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, a part of the BET amount is accumulated until it reaches a predetermined amount (99999) as the total prize amount. Then, a part of the BET amount betted after the total prize amount reaches the predetermined amount (99999) is accumulated as the total overflow amount.
In the present embodiment, an amount obtained by accumulating a part of a BET amount betted after the total prize amount reaches a predetermined amount (99999) is referred to as an overflow amount.
Thus, in this embodiment, the overflow amount is accumulated as the total overflow amount.
The data indicating the total overflow amount according to the present embodiment corresponds to the overflow data in the inventions (12) to (20). The overflow total storage area according to this embodiment corresponds to the second storage area in the inventions (12) to (20).

The overview of the second embodiment has been described above with reference to FIG.
Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described in detail.

<BET amount information reception processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 32A, bet amount information reception processing executed by the external control device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 32A is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of bet amount information reception processing executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 executes the processing from step S2251 to step S2260. Since these processing are the same as the processing from step S251 to step S260 in FIG. 18, description thereof is omitted here.

After the process of step S260, the main CPU 241 executes an overflow total amount display process (step S2261). The overflow total amount display process will be described later with reference to FIG. 32D.
The main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine after the process of step S2261.

The bet amount information reception process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above using FIG. 32A.

<BET-related amount update processing>
With reference to FIG. 32B, the BET-related amount update process (see step S252 in FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 32B is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a bet-related amount update process executed by the external control device 200.
As described with reference to FIG. 19, the BET-related amount is updated based on the BET amount information transmitted from the gaming machine 1 in step S51 described in FIG.

First, the main CPU 241 executes the processes of steps S601 to S602, but these processes are the same as the processes of steps S271 to S272 of FIG.

After the process of step S602, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the full flag is set (step S603). The full flag is a flag indicating that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 has reached a predetermined amount (99999) (see Steps S608 to S611).

When determining that the full flag is not set, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S605.
On the other hand, if the main CPU 241 determines that the full flag is set, the main CPU 241 uses the overflow total amount data stored in the overflow total storage area provided in the RAM 243 for an amount corresponding to 14% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information. Is added to the total overflow amount indicated by (step S604).
After the process of step S604, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

In step S605, the main CPU 241 determines that the sum of the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 and the amount equivalent to 14% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information is a predetermined amount. (999999) It is determined whether or not the following is satisfied.
If the main CPU 241 determines that the sum of the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area and the amount equivalent to 14% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information is not less than or equal to the predetermined amount (999,999). The process proceeds to step S608. On the other hand, when it is determined that the total of the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area and the amount equivalent to 14% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information is equal to or less than a predetermined amount (99999), The main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S606.

Next, the main CPU 241 executes the processing from step S606 to step S607, but these processing are the same as the processing from step S273 to step S274 in FIG.
After the process of step S607, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

In step S608, the main CPU 241 sets the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 to a predetermined amount.

Next, the main CPU 241 executes the process of step S609. This process is the same as the process of step S274 of FIG. 19, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

After the processing of step S609, the main CPU 241 determines the sum of the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 and the amount corresponding to 14% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information. Then, the amount obtained by subtracting the predetermined amount (99999) is set as the total amount of overflow (step S610).

Next, the main CPU 241 sets a full flag (step S611).
After the process of step S611, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The BET-related amount update process executed by the external control device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above using FIG.

<Craps game execution processing>
With reference to FIG. 32C, the craps game execution process (see step S260 of FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 32C is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the craps game execution process executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 executes the processes of Steps S641 to S648, Steps S650 to S653, and Steps S655 to S664. These processes are performed in Steps S307 to S314, Steps S315 to S318, and Step S319 of FIG. 22B. Since it is the same process as the process of step S328, description here is omitted.
Therefore, only step S649 and step S654 in FIG. 32C will be described here.

After the process of step 648, the main CPU 241 clears the full flag (step S649). Here, the full flag is a flag that is set when the total prize amount is set to a predetermined amount (see step S611 in FIG. 32B).

After the process of step S653, the main CPU 241 clears the full flag (step S654).

The craps game execution process executed by the external control device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. 32C.

<Overflow total amount display processing>
Next, an overflow total amount display process (see step S2261 in FIG. 32A) executed by the external control device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 32D.
FIG. 32D is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the total overflow amount display process executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 determines whether or not the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 is equal to or less than a predetermined value (step S2371). When determining that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area is not less than the predetermined value, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S2372.

In step S2372, the main CPU 241 calculates the total overflow amount indicated by the total overflow amount data stored in the total overflow amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 and the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243. Is determined as a new total prize amount, and the total prize amount data is updated.

Next, the main CPU 241 executes the processes of steps S2373 to S2374, and these processes are the same as the processes of steps S373 to S374 in FIG.

Next, the main CPU 241 sets the overflow total indicated by the overflow total data stored in the overflow total storage area to 0 (step S2375).
After step S2375, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

The overflow total amount display process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above using FIG. 32D.

The example of the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIGS. 32A to 32D. In this example, the overflow amount is accumulated as the total overflow amount. In the inventions of (12) to (20), in addition to the total overflow amount, the Hidden total amount described in the first embodiment may be accumulated.
Hereinafter, an example in which the total amount of Hidden is accumulated will be described with reference to FIGS. 33A and 33B.

With reference to FIG. 33A, the bet-related amount update processing (see step S252 in FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to another embodiment will be described.
FIG. 33A is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a bet-related amount update process executed by the external control device 200.
As described with reference to FIG. 19, the BET-related amount is updated based on the BET amount information transmitted from the gaming machine 1 in step S51 described in FIG.

First, the main CPU 241 executes the processes of steps S671 to S681, but these processes are the same as the processes of steps S601 to S611 in FIG. 32B, and thus description thereof is omitted here.
Therefore, only step S682 will be described here.

In step S682, the main CPU 241 performs processing for adding an amount equivalent to 2% of the BET amount indicated by the BET amount information to the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area provided in the RAM 243. .

After the process of step S682, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The BET related amount update process executed by the external control device 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention has been described above using FIG. 33A.

<Overflow total amount display processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 33B, an overflow total amount display process (see step S2261 in FIG. 32A) executed by the external control device 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 33B is a flowchart of the total overflow amount display process executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 executes the process of step S700. Since these processes are the same as the processes of step S2371 in FIG. 32D, the description thereof is omitted here.

In step S701, the main CPU 241 determines the total overflow amount indicated by the total overflow amount data stored in the total overflow amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 and the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243. Is determined as a new total prize amount, and the total prize amount data is updated.

Next, the main CPU 241 sets the overflow total indicated by the overflow total data stored in the overflow total storage area to 0 (step S702).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 is equal to or less than a predetermined value (step S703). When determining that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area is not less than the predetermined value, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S706. On the other hand, when determining that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S704.

In step S704, the main CPU 241 determines the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area provided in the RAM 243, and the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area provided in the RAM 243. Is determined as a new total prize amount, and the total prize amount data is updated.

Next, the main CPU 241 sets the Hidden total amount indicated by the Hidden total amount data stored in the Hidden total amount storage area to 0 (step S705).

After the process of step S705 or when determining that the total prize amount indicated by the total prize amount data stored in the total prize amount storage area in step S703 is not less than or equal to the predetermined value, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S706.

The main CPU 241 executes the processes in steps S706 to S707, but these processes are the same as the processes in steps S2373 to S2374 in FIG. 32D, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

After the process of step S707, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The overflow total amount display process (see step S2261 in FIG. 32A) executed by the external control device 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention has been described above using FIG. 33B.

The example in which the total amount of Hidden is accumulated has been described above with reference to FIGS. 33A and 33B.

The second embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33.

In the present embodiment, the example in which the amount of game media indicated by the overflow data in the inventions (12) to (20) is not displayed on the middle image display panel 650 at the same time as the total prize amount (first raw data) has been described. However, the amount of game media indicated by the overflow data in (12) to (20) may be displayed at the same time as the total prize money (first resource data).

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the individual bet amount reaches the event occurrence amount, the craps game is executed, the game medium is given based on the total prize amount data, and the total prize amount data is The amount of gaming media shown decreases. That is, the payout is performed using the game medium indicated by the total prize amount data as a source. Then, after the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data falls below the predetermined amount, when the individual bet amount reaches the event occurrence amount and the craps game is executed, the overflow total amount data (overflow data) is used. And a game medium is provided.
As a result, even when the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data decreases, it becomes possible to pay out using the game media indicated by the total amount data overflow as a source. Accordingly, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for paying out game media in the craps game.

Further, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data is notified to the player by an image or sound. This allows the player to recognize how much game media can be acquired when a craps game occurs. Usually, the greater the amount of game media indicated by the image or sound, the greater the player's expectation that a craps game will occur.
On the other hand, if the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data decreases due to the payout in the craps game, the player's expectation for the craps game may be interrupted. In this regard, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, after the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the amount of game media indicated by the total amount data overflow is notified to the player. The player's expectation for the craps game can be maintained.

Further, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, until the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data is equal to or less than the predetermined amount, the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data is notified. The amount of game media indicated by the total amount of overflow data is suddenly notified when the amount of game media indicated by becomes the predetermined amount or less. As a result, an unexpectedness can be given to the player, and an impression can be given as if stagnation was stored. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in the first storage area. The total prize amount data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this manner.
After the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data reaches a predetermined amount, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in the second storage area. The total overflow data indicates the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this manner. In the craps game, a game medium is awarded based on the total overflow data.
In this way, even after the amount of game media indicated by the total prize amount data reaches a predetermined amount, the game media bet on the gaming machine is continuously accumulated, and the stored game media is used as a resource. Payouts in craps games can be made. Thereby, it is possible to give an unexpectedness to the player who feels that the storage of the game medium has ended because the amount of the game medium indicated by the total prize amount data has reached a predetermined amount. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved and the player can be absorbed in the game.

[Third Embodiment]
In the third embodiment, the inventions (21) to (26) will be described.
In the following, the same components as those of the gaming system 300 according to the above-described embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.
In addition, the description of the portions where the description in the above embodiment applies also in the third embodiment will be omitted.

First, the outline of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 34A is a diagram showing a management-side input device connected to an external control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
34B to 34C are diagrams illustrating an example of an image displayed on the shared display device included in the gaming system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 34A, a management-side input device 740 and a management display device 660 (see FIG. 34A) are connected to the external control device 200.
The manager of the gaming facility where the gaming system 300 is constructed sets, from the management-side input device 740, each of the prize money accumulation rate (see FIG. 1B), the event occurrence amount setting range, and the participation setting amount. Can be entered to change

The total prize accumulation ratio (see FIG. 1B), the setting range of the event occurrence amount, and the setting amount for participation correspond to “setting related to the common game” in the invention of (21).
The total prize fund accumulation rate corresponds to the “funding ratio” in the invention of (22).
The setting range of the event occurrence amount corresponds to the “range that the accumulated amount can take” in the invention of (23).
Further, the total prize fund accumulation rate, the setting range of the event occurrence amount, and the setting amount for participation correspond to the “common game related value” in the invention of (25).

The management-side input device 740 is not particularly limited as long as it can input to make settings related to the common game, and examples thereof include a keyboard type input device and a touch panel type input device.
On the other hand, the 1-BET button 34 and the maximum BET button 35 correspond to the terminal side input device in the present invention.

When an input for changing the setting of the total prize amount accumulation rate, the event occurrence amount setting range, or the setting amount for participation is performed, the management display device 660 displays a setting change image (see FIG. 34B) and a setting change. A rear image (see FIG. 34C) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 34B, the setting change image includes a character image 3310 “Please input the value to be changed”.
Further, a reserve ratio change image 3302, a cumulative amount setting range change image 3303, and a participation set amount change image 3304 are included.
Further, a setting image 3305 indicating a reserve ratio before change, a setting range of the accumulated amount, and a setting amount for participation is also included.

As shown in FIG. 34C, the post-setting change image includes a character image 3311 that “setting has been changed”.
Further, a reserve ratio change image 3302, a cumulative amount setting range change image 3303, and a participation set amount change image 3304 are included.
In addition, a setting image 3305 indicating the funded ratio after change, the setting range of the accumulated amount, and the setting amount for participation is also included.

The outline of the third embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS. 34A to 34C.
Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described in detail.

Next, the craps game value input process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 35 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the craps game value input process performed by the external control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Although not shown, the administrator of the game facility or the like can display a setting change image (see FIG. 34B) by performing a predetermined operation on the management-side input device 740. The process shown in FIG. 35 is a process performed when a setting change image (see FIG. 34B) is displayed.

First, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not a reserve ratio change signal has been received (step S3401). The accumulation ratio change signal is a signal transmitted to the machine that the management side input device 740 has input that the accumulation ratio is changed. The funding ratio change signal includes funding ratio data indicating the input funding ratio.

When determining that the accumulation ratio change signal has been received, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the accumulation ratio indicated by the accumulation ratio data included in the accumulation ratio change signal is within the numerical range indicated by the accumulation ratio limit value. Judgment is made (step S3402). The limit value for the accumulation ratio is a range of the accumulation ratio that can be changed. The accumulation ratio limit value data indicating the accumulation ratio limit value is stored in the ROM 242.
The limit value data for accumulation ratio corresponds to the limit value data in the invention of (25), and the ROM 242 corresponds to the storage device in the invention of (25).

When the main CPU 241 determines that the accumulation ratio indicated by the accumulation ratio data included in the accumulation ratio change signal is within the numerical range indicated by the limit value for the accumulation ratio, the main CPU 241 converts the data indicating the accumulation ratio to the new accumulation ratio data. Is stored in the storage area of the RAM 243 (step S3403). The RAM 243 corresponds to the storage device in the invention of (25). The post-change funding ratio data corresponds to post-setting common game related value data in the present invention.

After execution of step S3403, when it is determined in step S3401 that the accumulation ratio change signal has not been received, or in step S3402, the accumulation ratio indicated by the accumulation ratio data included in the accumulation ratio change signal is a numerical value indicated by the accumulation ratio limit value. When determining that it is not within the range, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not a participation set amount change signal has been received (step S3404). The participation set amount change signal is a signal transmitted to the machine that the management side input device 740 inputs that the set amount for participation is changed. The participation set amount change signal includes funding ratio data indicating the input participation set amount.

When determining that the participation set amount change signal has been received, the main CPU 241 determines that the participation set amount indicated by the participation set amount change signal included in the participation set amount change signal is equal to the participation set amount limit value. It is determined whether it is within the numerical range shown (step S3405). The limit value for set amount for participation is a range of the set amount for participation that can be changed. Limit value data for set amount for participation indicating the limit value for set amount for participation is stored in the ROM 242.
The limit value data for set amount for participation corresponds to the limit value data in the invention of (25), and the ROM 242 corresponds to the storage device in the invention of (25).

When the main CPU 241 determines that the participation set amount indicated by the participation set amount data included in the participation set amount change signal is within the numerical range indicated by the participation set amount limit value, the main CPU 241 sets the participation set amount. Is stored in the storage area of the RAM 243 as post-change participation set amount data (step S3406). The RAM 243 corresponds to the storage device in the invention of (25). The post-change set amount data for participation corresponds to post-setting common game related value data in the present invention.

After execution of step S3406, when it is determined in step S3404 that the participation set amount change signal has not been received, or in step S3405, the participation set amount indicated by the participation set amount data included in the participation set amount change signal is When determining that it is not within the numerical range indicated by the limit value for participation set amount, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not a cumulative amount setting range change signal has been received (step S3407). The accumulated amount setting range change signal is a signal transmitted to the machine that the management side input device 740 has input that the accumulated amount setting range is changed. The accumulated amount setting range change signal includes accumulated amount setting range data indicating the input accumulated amount setting range.

When determining that the accumulated amount setting range change signal has been received, the main CPU 241 determines that the accumulated amount setting range indicated by the accumulated amount setting range data included in the accumulated amount setting range change signal is the limit value for the accumulated amount setting range. It is determined whether it is within the numerical range shown (step S3408). The limit value for the accumulated amount setting range is a range of the accumulated amount setting range that can be changed. The accumulated amount setting range limit value data indicating the accumulated amount setting range limit value is stored in the ROM 242.
The accumulated amount setting range limit value data corresponds to the limit value data in the invention of (25), and the ROM 242 corresponds to the storage device in the invention of (25).

When determining that the accumulated amount setting range indicated by the accumulated amount setting range data included in the accumulated amount setting range change signal is within the numerical range indicated by the limit value for the accumulated amount setting range, the main CPU 241 determines the accumulated amount setting range. Is stored in the storage area of the RAM 243 as post-change accumulated amount setting width data (step S3409). The RAM 243 corresponds to the storage device in the invention of (25). The post-change cumulative amount setting range data corresponds to post-setting common game related value data in the present invention.

After execution of step S3409, when it is determined in step S3407 that the accumulated amount setting range change signal has not been received, or in step S3408, the accumulated amount setting range indicated by the accumulated amount setting range data included in the accumulated amount setting range change signal is When determining that the value is not within the numerical range indicated by the limit value for the cumulative amount setting range, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

Next, a craps game execution process (see step S260 in FIG. 18) will be described with reference to FIGS. 36A to 36B.
FIG. 36 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the craps game execution process performed by the gaming system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 241 performs the processes of steps S3301 to S3320 and steps S3321 to S3328. These processes are performed in steps S301 to S320 and S321 described with reference to FIGS. 22A to 22B. Since the process is the same as that of step S328, description thereof is omitted here.

After executing step S3320, the main CPU 241 executes an accumulated amount determination process (step S3330). In this step, the main CPU 241 extracts one random amount from the amount within the set range of the accumulated amount indicated by the changed accumulated amount setting range data stored in the RAM 243 by extracting a random number value. decide. Then, the main CPU 241 stores data indicating the determined accumulated amount in the storage area of the RAM 243.

After executing step S3330, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

The third embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36.
In the third embodiment, the case where the prize accumulation ratio, the event occurrence amount setting range, and the participation setting amount are adopted as the setting related to the common game has been described. “Setting” is not limited to this example.
For example, the setting related to the common game may be an accumulated amount or a payout rate (payout rate) in the common game.
In addition, a setting related to whether or not an input for performing an additional BET (see the fifth embodiment) may be adopted as a setting related to the common game. For example, it may be configured to be able to switch between a setting for accepting an input for performing an additional BET and a setting for not accepting the input.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting range of the accumulated amount is to be set within an arbitrary numerical range (for example, $ 200-300), a reference value (for example, 250) may be input by the management-side input device 740. (See FIG. 34B). However, in the invention of (23), the setting range of the accumulated amount may be set by inputting a lower limit value (for example, 200) and an upper limit value (for example, 300). .

In this embodiment, the set amount for participation is common to all gaming machines 1. However, the set amount for participation may be different for each gaming machine. In the invention of (24), it may be configured such that a different set amount for participation can be set for each gaming machine by operating the input device.

In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the storage device storing the common game-related value data after setting and the storage device storing the limit value data are separate storage devices. However, in the invention of (25), the storage device storing the common game-related value data after setting and the storage device storing the limit value data may be the same storage device.

According to the third embodiment of the present invention, out of the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine, an amount corresponding to the set accumulation ratio performed in the management-side input device is cumulatively counted. In the craps game, game media are provided based on the amount of game media obtained by cumulatively counting in this manner. That is, payout in the craps game is performed using the accumulated game media as a source.
An administrator of the game facility or the like can set the funding ratio via the management side input device. For example, on the date and day of the week when the number of operating gaming machines is small, it is possible to secure funds for payout in the craps game by increasing the reserve ratio. On the other hand, on the date and day of the week when the number of operating gaming machines is large, it is also possible to reduce the funding ratio and use it for the profit of the gaming facility by reducing the funding ratio.
In this way, the maintenance and management of the gaming facility can be performed quickly and easily so as to achieve an optimal funding ratio according to the management strategy.

Furthermore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in association with the gaming machine. Then, the craps game is executed when any individual bet amount among the individual bet amounts corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine has reached the accumulated amount. Is done. The accumulated amount is an amount specified by lottery from amounts within the range set in the management-side input device.
An administrator of the game facility or the like can set a range that the accumulated amount can take through the management-side input device. For example, you can create a situation where a craps game is likely to occur by setting a range for setting a cumulative amount that is easy to identify a small cumulative amount while watching the day of the week, time of day, season, and economic trends, By setting a setting range of the accumulated amount that is easy to identify the accumulated amount, it is possible to create a situation in which a craps game is unlikely to occur.
In this way, the maintenance and management of the gaming facility can be performed quickly and easily so that the optimal accumulated amount is set according to the management strategy.

Furthermore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, at the end of the craps game, the accumulated amount is specified by lottery from amounts within the range set in the management-side input device. Thus, the craps game can be different each time within the set range. As a result, a craps game is generated earlier than the timing expected by the player and the player is surprised, or the player does not generate a craps game even after the timing expected by the player, Games that shake the emotions of

Furthermore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in association with the gaming machine. Only gaming machines in which each individual bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media cumulatively counted for each gaming machine is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation set in the management-side input device can be Can participate in the game.
An administrator of the game facility or the like can set a set amount for participation via the management side input device. For example, on days and days of the week when the number of operating gaming machines is low, by setting the participation setting amount low, the number of players participating in the craps game can be secured, and the craps game can be excited. . On the other hand, on days and days of the week when the number of operating gaming machines is low, setting a high set amount for participation encourages players who want to participate in a craps game to bet many game media. it can. And a sense of superiority can be given to a player who can participate in the craps game.
In this way, it is possible to quickly and easily maintain and manage the gaming facility so that the optimal set amount for participation according to the management strategy is obtained.

Furthermore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the common game related value is newly set on condition that the common game related value indicated by the data included in the setting change signal is included in the range indicated by the limit value data. The common game related value is adopted, and the common game is executed based on the common game related value.
Thus, since it is not possible to set a common game-related value that is not included in the range indicated by the limit value data, the common game-related value is set to an unintended value of the gaming facility due to fraud or management error. This can be prevented. For example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an amount of game media more than expected is paid out in a craps game.
As a result, the sound management of the casino and the credit of the casino can be appropriately protected.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, the inventions (27) to (30) will be described.
In the following, the same components as those of the gaming system 300 according to the above-described embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.
In addition, the description of the portions where the description in the above-described embodiment applies also in the fourth embodiment will be omitted.

The fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37A and 37B.

FIG. 37A is an example of an image displayed on the upper image display panel 131.
As shown in the game explanation image 4410 of FIG. 37A, in this embodiment, the greater the bet amount bet on the slot game, the greater the automatic bet amount. That is, in this embodiment, the automatic bet amount increases as the individual bet amount increases. This point has been described with reference to FIGS. 1G to 1I.
As described with reference to FIGS. 1G and 1I, the automatic bet amount is a bet amount determined according to the individual bet amount, and is set on the pass line in the gaming machine participating in the craps game. Bet amount. In addition, it has already been described that the larger the automatic bet amount, the more game media is paid when the result of the craps game is a shooter win (see FIG. 1G).

As shown in the game explanation image 4410 in FIG. 37A, in this embodiment, the larger the individual bet amount, the greater the prize paid by the craps game. This point has been described with reference to FIGS. 1G to 1J.

Thus, in this embodiment, the larger the individual bet amount, the greater the automatic bet amount according to the individual bet amount. Furthermore, the larger the automatic bet amount, the more game media is paid when the craps game results in a shooter win.

FIG. 37B is a schematic diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the automatic bet amount indicated by the automatic bet amount data stored in the automatic bet amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 and each gaming machine.
In the example shown in FIG. 37B, automatic bet amount data is stored in association with terminal numbers 001, 002, and 005, respectively.
In the present embodiment, after the participating gaming machines are determined, automatic bet amount data is determined for each participating gaming machine (see Step S259 to Step 260 in FIG. 18 and Step S301 in FIG. 22A). Therefore, in the example illustrated in FIG. 37B, a craps game in which the gaming machines 1 with the terminal numbers 001, 002, and 005 participate is executed.
That is, when automatic bet amount data corresponding to one gaming machine is stored, a craps game in which the gaming machine participates is executed.
As described above, storing the automatic bet amount data corresponding to the gaming machine indicates that the gaming machine has a right to participate in the craps game.

When the result of the craps game is a shooter win, the next craps game is executed while the automatic bet amount set in the craps game is maintained (see FIGS. 22A and 22B).
In this way, the same automatic bet amount is maintained until the result of the craps game is lost to the shooter.

The main CPU 241 included in the external control device 200 sets the automatic bet amount indicated by the automatic bet amount data to 0 in step S320 (at the end of the craps game) (see step S320 in FIG. 22B). That is, when the result of the crap game is a losing shooter, the automatic bet amount set in the crap game is zero. Therefore, when the result of the crap game is a losing shooter, the automatic bet amount set in the crap game is not carried over to the next generated crap game.
In step S320 (at the end of the craps game), the process for determining that the automatic bet amount is a payout amount is not executed (see FIG. 22B). That is, when a series of crap games ends, the automatic bet amount set in the last crap game in the series of crap games cannot be a payout amount. Therefore, the automatic bet amount set in the last crap game in the series of crap games is not paid out to the player.

The main CPU 241 included in the external control device 200 determines that the automatic BET amount is a payout amount after transmitting a winning signal to the gaming machine 1 in step 309 in FIG. 22B (see steps S311 to S312 in FIG. 22). . That is, when the result of the crap game is a shooter win, the automatic bet amount set in the crap game is a payout amount.
On the other hand, after the main CPU 241 transmits a losing signal to the gaming machine 1 in step 322 in FIG. 22B, the process for determining that the automatic bet amount is the payout amount is not executed. That is, when the result of the crap game is a losing shooter, the automatic BET amount set in the crap game cannot be a payout amount.
As described above, when the result of the craps game is a losing shooter, the automatic bet amount set in the craps game is not paid out to the player.

The fourth embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS. 37A and 37B.
In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the amount of game media bet on the common game is determined as the automatic bet amount even if the game media is not betted by the player. However, the process (C) in the invention of (27) is not limited to this example. For example, in the process (C) in the invention of (27), the game medium is betted up to an amount (for example, 100) corresponding to the amount (for example, 10000) of the game medium obtained by cumulative counting. It may be configured to accept an input to that effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case has been described where the amount of game media to be bet on the common game is determined based on the individual bet amount (cumulative bet amount). However, the process (C) in the invention of (27) is not limited to this example. For example, the process (C) in the invention of (27) is configured such that the amount of game media bet on the common game is determined based on the total amount of game media betted on each gaming machine. May be.

According to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media betted in the gaming machine is cumulatively counted. Then, based on the amount of gaming media obtained by cumulatively counting in this way, the amount of gaming media to be bet on the craps game (craps game BET amount) is determined. In the craps game, an amount of game media calculated based on the craps game BET amount determined in this manner and the result of the craps game is given.
Therefore, since the amount of game media that can be granted in a craps game increases as the amount of game media stored by cumulative counting increases, the player is more interested in the amount of game media stored. Can be held. On the other hand, whether or not it is possible to actually acquire an amount of game media corresponding to the amount of stored game media depends on the result of the crap game, so that the player can be nailed to the crap game. . Thereby, a craps game can be greatly excited.

Further, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media bet on the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in association with the gaming machine. Then, the crap game BET amount is determined for each gaming machine based on each accumulated BET amount corresponding to the amount of gaming media cumulatively counted for each gaming machine.
Therefore, as a player, by betting a lot of game media, it is possible to increase the amount of bet on the crap game in the gaming machine where the game is played, and create a situation where a lot of game media can be acquired in the crap game. can do. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to bet many game media.
In addition, since a player who bets more game media has a higher expectation that the result of the craps game will be the result he desires, such a player can be absorbed in the craps game.
Furthermore, it becomes possible to give players a sense of competition with respect to the amount of game media to be acquired in a craps game, and give a strong sense of satisfaction and superiority to players who have acquired many game media in a craps game. Can do.

Further, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the amount of game media bet on the craps game is determined even if the game media is not betted. That is, the player can enjoy the craps game without newly consuming game media. Thereby, a great satisfaction can be provided to the player with respect to the occurrence of the craps game.
Further, since there is no need to perform an operation for betting on the craps game, the player can be concentrated on the whereabouts of the craps game.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, the inventions (31) to (35) will be described.
In the following, the same components as those of the gaming system 300 according to the above-described embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.
In addition, the description of the portions where the description in the above-described embodiment applies also in the fifth embodiment will be omitted.

First, an overview of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
38A to 38B are diagrams illustrating an example of an image displayed on the middle image display panel included in the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

A character image 5320 shown in FIG. 38A informs that it is possible to participate in the craps game with an additional BET.

In the first embodiment, a gaming machine 1 whose individual BET amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation is selected as a gaming machine that participates in the craps game, and the gaming machine 1 whose individual BET amount is less than the set amount for participation is Cannot participate in the game (see FIG. 21).
On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, even a gaming machine 1 whose individual bet amount is less than the set amount for participation can participate in the craps game by performing an additional bet.
“The individual BET amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation” corresponds to a specific condition in the present invention.

When an input for performing an additional BET is performed in the gaming machine 1, the gaming machine 1 is selected as a gaming machine participating in the craps game, and the craps game start image 5340 is a lower image provided in the gaming machine 1. It is displayed on the display panel 141 (FIG. 38B).

In the fifth embodiment, the player can input to make an additional BET by pressing the 1-BET button 34 or the maximum BET button 35. The 1-BET button 34 and the maximum BET button 35 correspond to the input device in the present invention.

The overview of the fifth embodiment has been described above with reference to FIG.
Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described in detail.

Next, the participation determination process (see step S259 in FIG. 18) will be described with reference to FIGS. 39A and 39B.
FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of participation determination processing performed by the external control device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the individual bet amount corresponding to a gaming machine other than the shooter gaming machine is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (step S5301).

When the main CPU 241 determines that the individual bet amount corresponding to a gaming machine other than the shooter gaming machine is not equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 241 adds an additional bet to the gaming machine 1 determined to have the individual bet amount not equal to or greater than the set amount for participation. A request signal is transmitted (step S5303).
Here, the additional BET request signal includes additional BET amount information indicating the difference between the individual BET amount and the participation set amount in the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission destination of the additional BET request signal.

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not an additional BET signal has been received from the gaming machine 1 that has transmitted the additional BET request signal (step S5304). When determining that the additional BET signal has not been received, the main CPU 241 transmits a non-participation designation signal to the gaming machine 1 that has not received the additional BET signal (step S5305).

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5301 that the individual BET amount corresponding to the gaming machine other than the shooter gaming machine is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, or in step S5304, the addition is made from the gaming machine 1 that transmitted the additional BET request signal. When determining that the BET signal has been received, the main CPU 241 sends a non-shooter designation signal to the gaming machine 1 in which the corresponding individual BET amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, or to the gaming machine 1 that has received the additional BET signal. Transmit (step S5302).

After executing Step S5302 or Step S5305, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

FIG. 39A shows an embodiment in which an additional BET request signal is always transmitted to a gaming machine 1 that is determined that the individual BET amount is not equal to or greater than the participation set amount when the individual BET amount is not equal to or greater than the participation set amount. explained. However, the additional BET request signal does not always have to be transmitted, and may be transmitted only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Referring to FIG. 39B, only when the gaming machine 1 whose corresponding individual BET amount is equal to or larger than the participation setting amount is less than the predetermined number, the corresponding individual BET amount is less than the participation setting amount. The participation determination process (see step S259 in FIG. 18) in which an additional BET request signal is transmitted will be described.

FIG. 39B is a diagram showing a flowchart of participation determination processing performed by the external control device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 241 performs the processes in steps S5291 to S5292, but these processes are the same as the processes in steps S291 to S292 described with reference to FIG.

In step S5291, when determining that the individual BET amount corresponding to the gaming machine other than the shooter gaming machine is not equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 241 determines that the gaming machine 1 whose individual BET amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation is a predetermined amount. It is determined whether or not there are more than the number (step S5293).

When it is determined that there are a predetermined number or more of gaming machines 1 whose individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 241 designates non-participation to the gaming machine 1 determined that the individual bet amount is not equal to or greater than the set amount for participation A signal is transmitted (step S5297).

On the other hand, when it is determined that there are no more than a predetermined number of gaming machines 1 whose individual bet amount is greater than or equal to the set amount for participation, the main CPU 241 determines that the individual bet amount is not greater than or equal to the set amount for participation. Then, an additional BET request signal is transmitted (step S5294).
Here, the additional BET request signal includes additional BET amount information indicating the difference between the individual BET amount and the participation set amount in the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission destination of the additional BET request signal.

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not an additional BET signal has been received from the gaming machine 1 that has transmitted the additional BET request signal (step S5295). When determining that the additional BET signal has not been received, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S5297.

On the other hand, when determining that the additional BET signal has been received, the main CPU 241 executes processing for transmitting a non-shooter designation signal to the gaming machine 1 that has transmitted the additional BET signal (step S5296).

After executing Step S5292, Step S5296, or Step S5297, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

Next, a craps game generation signal reception process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 40 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the craps game generation signal reception processing performed by the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a craps game generation signal (see step S258 in FIG. 18) has been received from the external control device 200 (step S5551). When determining that the craps game generation signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the craps game generation signal has been received, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not an additional BET request signal (see step S5294 in FIG. 39) has been received (step S5555).
When determining that the additional BET request signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S5552.

On the other hand, when determining that the additional BET request signal has been received, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not an input for performing an additional BET has been made (step S5556). In this step, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a signal issued when the 1-BET button 34 is pressed or a signal issued when the maximum BET button 35 is pressed is received. To do.
If the main CPU 71 determines that an input for giving an additional BET has not been made, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S5552.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that an input for performing an additional BET has been made, the main CPU 71 sets a value corresponding to the amount indicated by the additional BET amount information included in the additional BET request signal to a credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73. Subtract from the value stored in.
Then, the main CPU 71 transmits an additional BET signal to the external control device 200 (step S5557).
If the main CPU 71 determines that the value corresponding to the amount indicated by the additional BET amount information included in the additional BET request signal is larger than the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73, the main CPU 71 The process moves to step S5552.

After that, the main CPU 71 executes the processing of step S5552 to step S5554. These processing are the same as the processing of step S552 to step S554 described with reference to FIG. To do.

The fifth embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS. 38 to 40.
In the present embodiment, the case where both the normal BET and the additional BET can be performed through the same input device, that is, the 1-BET button 34 and the maximum BET button 35 has been described. However, in the present invention, the input device for performing a normal BET and the input device for performing an additional BET may be separate input devices.
For example, an additional BET button may be provided as an input device for performing an additional BET separately from a button for performing a normal BET.
A touch panel may be employed as an input device for performing an additional BET. For example, you may be comprised so that an additional BET can be performed by touching the location on the touch panel corresponding to the character "YES" shown in FIG. 38A.

In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which an additional amount of game media corresponding to the difference between the individual bet amount and the set amount for participation is additionally bet. However, in the present invention, the amount of game media to be additionally betted is not limited to this example. For example, the amount of additional bet gaming media is larger than the amount corresponding to the difference between the individual bet amount and the set amount for participation (for example, twice the difference between the individual bet amount and the set amount for participation) The amount corresponding to

In this embodiment, there is no room for the player to select the amount of game media to be additionally bet. However, the present invention may be configured such that an additional amount of game media can be bet from the input device. In that case, it is desirable that only gaming machines having the largest amount of additional bet gaming media among the gaming machines in which the additional BET is performed can be configured to participate in the common game. This is because it is possible to prompt the player to additionally bet a lot of game media.

In the present embodiment, as a specific condition, a condition that “the individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation” is adopted. However, the specific conditions in the present invention are not limited to this example. As specific conditions in the present invention, for example, a condition that “the individual bet amount is within the top Nth” or “a cumulative game count that is cumulatively counted every time a game is played is a predetermined number of times. You may employ | adopt the conditions that it is above.

According to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the condition that the total amount of betted game media (individual BET amount) is equal to or larger than a predetermined amount (set amount for participation) is adopted as a participation condition for the craps game. ing.
In gaming machines shortly after the game is started, it is highly likely that the individual bet amount has not reached the set amount for participation, and such gaming machines may not meet the requirements for participation in the craps game Is expensive. In this regard, according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, a player who has just started the game can participate in the craps game by making an additional BET. Therefore, the player can start the game at ease at any time.

Further, according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the condition that the individual bet amount in any of the gaming machines reaches the accumulated amount is adopted as the condition for generating the craps game. The accumulated amount is larger than the set amount for participation.
That is, according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, a gaming machine having the highest individual bet amount is an opportunity to generate a craps game, while a gaming machine whose individual bet amount has reached the set amount for participation is In order for a gaming machine that can participate in a common game without an additional BET and whose individual BET amount has not reached the set amount for participation to participate in the craps game, it is necessary to perform an additional BET.
As described above, since the occurrence of the common game, whether or not to participate in the common game, and the necessity of the additional bet are determined based on the individual bet amount, Can give rise to a sense of competition. Thereby, a game can be excited.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a gaming machine that does not satisfy the participation condition in the craps game only when the number of gaming machines that satisfy the participation condition in the craps game is equal to or less than a predetermined number, By participating in, you can participate in the craps game.
As a result, if the number of gaming machines that satisfy the participation in the craps game is greater than the predetermined number, gaming machines that do not satisfy the specific conditions have no room to participate in the common game. It is possible to give a superiority to a player who is playing a game in a gaming machine that satisfies the above.
On the other hand, the craps game is a game that is more exciting when there is a certain number of participants. Therefore, when the number of gaming machines that satisfy the participation in the craps game is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the number of gaming machines participating in the craps game can be increased by recruiting gaming machines that participate in the craps game by performing an additional BET. It becomes possible to increase the number and provide a vibrant craps game.

Further, according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, when an additional BET can participate in the craps game, the upper image display panel provided in the gaming machine can participate in the craps game with the additional BET, and the additional BET As well as the amount of game media required. Thus, the player can easily grasp the amount of game media necessary for participating in the craps game. Based on the amount of game media required for the additional BET, the player can determine whether to perform an additional BET and participate in the craps game, or whether to skip participation in the craps game without performing the additional BET.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the sixth embodiment, the inventions (36) to (41) will be described.
In the following, the same components as those of the gaming system 300 according to the above-described embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.
In addition, the description of the portions where the description in the above-described embodiment applies also in the sixth embodiment will be omitted.

First, the outline of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 41 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the outline of the present embodiment.

FIG. 41A is an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 included in the gaming machine 1.
FIG. 41A shows a mode selection image 6001 being displayed.
As shown in FIG. 41A, an easy mode selection button image 6210 and a professional mode selection button image 6220 are displayed in the mode selection image 6001.
As described above, the common game (craps game) according to the present embodiment has the easy mode and the professional mode.
The easy mode is a mode in which only an automatic bet amount is bet in a craps game. As described above, the automatic bet amount is a bet amount determined according to the individual bet amount, and is a bet amount set on the pass line in the gaming machine participating in the craps game.
On the other hand, the professional mode is a mode in which the player can set a bet amount different from the automatic bet amount in the craps game.

The easy mode and the professional mode correspond to the common game mode in the inventions of (36) to (41).
The easy mode corresponds to the first mode in the inventions (36) to (41). The professional mode corresponds to the second mode in the inventions (36) to (41). The pass line corresponds to a predetermined BET object in the inventions (36) to (41).

FIG. 41B is an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 included in the gaming machine 1.
FIG. 41B shows a state where an easy mode determination image 6002 is displayed.
An easy mode determination image 6002 in FIG. 41B shows a state where the easy mode is selected.

FIG. 41C is an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 included in the gaming machine 1.
FIG. 41C shows a state where the professional mode determination image 6003 is displayed.
The professional mode determination image 6003 in FIG. 41C shows a state where the professional mode is selected.

FIG. 41D is an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel 141 included in the gaming machine 1.
FIG. 41D shows a state where the professional mode BET input image 6004 is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the gaming machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 41D, a betting method selection image 6250 (cam selection image 6250a, place bet selection image 6250b, and field bet selection image 6250c) is displayed in the professional mode BET input image 6004.

Here, how to bet a craps game will be described. In addition to the pass line, there are cams, place bets, field bets, and the like as to how to bet a craps game.
For example, a field bet is a betting method in which a dice thrown by a shooter bets that 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12 will come out. In addition, a field bet can be placed for each throw of a dice.

As shown in FIG. 41D, when the professional mode is selected, the player can select a “betting method such as a cam, a place bet, or a field bet”, that is, “a betting method different from the pass line”.
The “betting method different from the pass line” (how to bet such as a cam, a place bet, a field bet) corresponds to a specific BET object in (36) to (41).

In this embodiment, the player touches the position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the bet amount selection button image 6270c displayed on the lower image display panel 141 with a fingertip, and touches the BET while touching the touch panel 114. By moving the fingertip from the position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the forehead selection button image 6270c to the position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the field bet selection image 6250c, 200 can be bet on the field bet. (See FIG. 41D).
An image 6005 in FIG. 41D shows a state where the field BET coin image 6100 is displayed on the display area of the bet table image 901. That is, the image 6005 in FIG. 41D shows a state where 200 is bet on the field bet.

FIG. 41E is an example of a roll image 6000 displayed on the lower image display panel 141 included in the gaming machine 1.

In FIG. 41E, a field bet establishment image 6010 indicating that a field bet has been established and that a prize for the field bet has been paid out is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 of the gaming machine 1. It shows a state.
Note that “field bet has been established” or “field bet has been established” means “the bet of the dice thrown by the shooter after betting on the field bet (for example, 200 is bet) (dice image). "The eye displayed in 905 has become 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12". As shown in the field bet establishment image 6010 in FIG. 41E, when a field bet is established, a prize for the field bet is paid out.

The overview of the sixth embodiment has been described above using FIGS. 41A to 41E.
Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described in detail.

<BET amount information reception processing>
With reference to FIG. 42, the bet amount information reception process (see step S51 of FIG. 10) executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the bet amount information reception process executed by the external control device 200.

First, the main CPU 241 executes the processes of steps S6001 to S6009. These processes are the same as the processes of steps S251 to S259 in FIG.

After the process of step S6009, the main CPU 241 executes a mode selection process (step S6010). The mode selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 241 executes the processes in steps S6011 to S6012, but these processes are the same as the processes in steps S260 to S261 in FIG.
After the process of step S6012, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The bet amount information reception process executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Mode selection processing>
With reference to FIG. 43, a mode selection process executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the mode selection process executed by the external control device 200.

First, the main CPU 241 transmits a mode selection signal to the participating gaming machines (step S6701).
When the participating gaming machine receives the mode selection signal, a mode selection image for selecting the easy mode or the professional mode is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the participating gaming machine (FIG. 41A). , And step S6201 to step S6202 of FIG. 46).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not any of the easy mode selection signal and the professional mode selection signal has been received from all participating gaming machines (step S6702). Here, the easy mode selection signal is a signal transmitted from the gaming machine 1 when the player instructs to select the easy mode (see FIG. 41B and step S6209 in FIG. 46). The professional mode selection signal is a signal transmitted from the gaming machine 1 when the player instructs to select the professional mode (see FIG. 41C and step S6205 of FIG. 46).
When determining that any one of the easy mode selection signal and the professional mode selection signal is not received from all the participating gaming machines, the main CPU 241 returns the process to step S6702.
On the other hand, when determining that any one of the easy mode selection signal and the professional mode selection signal has been received from all participating gaming machines, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.
When the main CPU 241 receives the easy mode selection signal, the main CPU 241 determines that the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission source of the easy mode selection signal is an easy mode selection gaming machine. When the main CPU 241 receives the professional mode selection signal, the main CPU 241 determines that the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission source of the professional mode selection signal is the professional mode selection gaming machine.

The mode selection process executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Shooter specified signal reception processing>
With reference to FIG. 44, the shooter designation signal reception process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 44 is a view illustrating a flowchart of shooter designation signal reception processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

First, the main CPU 71 executes the process of step S6101, but since this process is the same as the process of step S501 of FIG. 27, the description thereof is omitted here.

After the process of step S6101, the main CPU 71 executes a mode selection process (step S6102). The mode selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 71 executes the process of step S6103. Since this process is the same as the process of step S502 of FIG. 27, the description thereof is omitted here.
After step S6103, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

The shooter designation signal reception process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Crap game generation signal reception processing>
With reference to FIG. 45, a craps game generation signal reception process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 45 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the craps game generation signal reception processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

The main CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S6151 to S6152 and steps S6154 to S6155, and these processes are the same as the processes of steps S551 to S552 and steps S553 to S554 in FIG. The description here is omitted.
Therefore, only the process of step S6153 will be described here.

In step S6153, the main CPU 71 executes mode selection processing. The mode selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

As described above, with reference to FIG. 45, the craps game generation signal reception process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described.

<Mode selection processing>
With reference to FIG. 46, a mode selection process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 46 is a view illustrating a flowchart of mode selection processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a mode selection signal has been received (step S6201). The mode selection signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (step S6701 in FIG. 43).

When determining that the mode selection signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S6201. On the other hand, when determining that the mode selection signal has been received, the main CPU 71 executes processing for displaying the mode selection image 6001 on the lower image display panel 141 (step S6202). The mode selection image 6001 has already been described with reference to FIG. 41A.

After the process of step S6202, the main CPU 71 determines whether a professional mode selection instruction signal is received from the touch panel 114 (step S6203). In this embodiment, when the player touches a position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the professional mode selection button image 6220 displayed on the lower image display panel 141, the professional mode selection instruction signal is sent from the touch panel 114 to the main CPU 71. Is transmitted (see FIG. 41C).
When determining that the professional mode selection instruction signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6206. On the other hand, when determining that the professional mode selection instruction signal has been received, the main CPU 71 sets a professional mode flag (step S6204).

After the process of step S6204, the main CPU 71 transmits a professional mode selection signal to the external control device 200 (step S6205).

After the process of step S6205, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In step S6206, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not an easy mode selection instruction signal has been received from the touch panel 114 (step S6206). In the present embodiment, when the player touches the position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the easy mode selection button image 6210 displayed on the lower image display panel 141, the easy mode selection instruction signal is sent from the touch panel 114 to the main CPU 71. Is transmitted (see FIG. 41B).
When determining that it has received the easy mode selection instruction signal, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6208. On the other hand, when determining that the easy mode selection instruction signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6207.

In step S6207, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of step S6202. When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6203. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6208.

In step S6208, the main CPU 71 sets an easy mode flag.

After the process of step S6208, the main CPU 71 transmits an easy mode selection signal to the external control device 200 (step S6209).

After the process of step S6209, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

The mode selection process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Craps game-related processing>
With reference to FIG. 47, the craps game-related processing (see step S502 in FIG. 27 and step S553 in FIG. 29) executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 47 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the craps game-related processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

The main CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S6301 to S6303, but these processes are the same as the processes of steps S521 to S523 in FIG.

After the processing in step S6303, the main CPU 71 executes professional-mode BET input processing (step S6304). The professional-mode BET input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S6305 to S6308. Since these processes are the same as the processes of steps S524 to S527 of FIG. 28, the description thereof is omitted here.

In step S6309, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the professional mode flag is set. The professional mode flag is a flag that is set by the process of step S6204 described with reference to FIG.
When determining that the professional mode flag is not set, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6311. On the other hand, when determining that the professional mode flag is set, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6310.

In step S6310, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a signal indicating a professional-mode game result has been received.
Here, the signal indicating the professional-mode game result is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (see step S6458 in FIG. 49).
The professional mode game result is determined by the external control device 200 (see step 6457 of FIG. 49). The determination of the professional mode game result will be described later in step S6457 of FIG.
When determining that the signal indicating the professional-mode game result is not received, the main CPU 71 returns the process to step S6310. On the other hand, when determining that the signal indicating the professional-mode game result has been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6311.

Next, the main CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S6311 to S6314. Since these processes are the same as the processes of step S528 to step S531 of FIG. 28, description thereof is omitted here.

After the process of step S6314, the main CPU 71 executes a payout process based on the easy mode (step S6315). In this process, the main CPU 71 adds the payout amount indicated by the payout amount information received from the external control device 200 in step S6313 to the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73.

After the process of step S6315, the main CPU 71 executes a payout process based on the professional mode (step S6316). In this process, the main CPU 71 adds the payout amount corresponding to the professional mode game result received from the external control device 200 in step S 6310 to the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73.
After the process of step S6316, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to step S6304.

When determining in step S6311 that the winning signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6317.

The main CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S6317 to S6318. These processes are the same as the processes of steps S533 to S534 in FIG.

After the process of step S6318, the main CPU 71 executes a payout process based on the professional mode (step S6319). In this process, the main CPU 71 adds the payout amount corresponding to the professional-mode game result received from the external control device 200 in step S 6310 to the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73.

After the process of step S6319, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

When determining in step S6317 that the losing signal has not been received from the external control device 200, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6320.

The main CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S6320 to S6321, but these processes are the same as the processes of steps S535 to S536 in FIG.

After the process of step S6321, the main CPU 71 executes a payout process based on the professional mode (step S6322). In this process, the main CPU 71 adds the payout amount corresponding to the professional-mode game result received from the external control device 200 in step S 6310 to the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73.

After the process of step S6322, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to step S6304.

The craps game related process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

<BET input processing for professional mode>
With reference to FIG. 48, the BET input process for professional mode (see step S6304 in FIG. 47) executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 48 is a view illustrating a flowchart of the professional-mode BET input processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the professional mode flag is set (step S6721). The professional mode flag is a flag that is set by the process of step S6204 described with reference to FIG.
When determining that the professional mode flag is not set, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the professional mode flag is set, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6722.

In step S6722, the main CPU 71 executes processing for displaying the professional-mode BET input image on the lower image display panel 141. In the present embodiment, the professional-mode BET input image 6004 is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 (see FIG. 41D).

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a professional mode BET instruction signal has been received from the touch panel 114 (step S6723).
For example, the player touches the position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the bet amount selection button image 6270c displayed on the lower image display panel 141 with a fingertip, and touches the touch panel 114 while the field bet selection image is displayed. "The fingertip is moved to a position (position A) on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position 6250c" and "the fingertip is moved away from the touch panel 114 at the position A". It is transmitted to the CPU 71 (see FIG. 41D). In this example, the professional mode BET instruction signal includes information indicating the BET amount (200) corresponding to the BET amount selection button image 6270c (hereinafter also referred to as 200 BET instruction information) and a betting method (field) corresponding to the field bet selection image 6250c. Bet) (hereinafter also referred to as field bet instruction information).
Hereinafter, the information indicating the BET amount is also referred to as BET amount instruction information. Information indicating how to bet is also referred to as betting method instruction information.

In the present embodiment, information indicating the BET amount (10) corresponding to the BET amount selection button image 6270a (hereinafter also referred to as 10 BET instruction information) and the BET corresponding to the BET amount selection button image 6270b are used as the BET amount instruction information. There is information indicating the amount (50) (hereinafter also referred to as 50 BET instruction information) and information indicating the BET amount (200) corresponding to the BET amount selection button image 6270c (hereinafter also referred to as 200 BET instruction information).
In this embodiment, information indicating a betting method (cam) corresponding to the cam selection image 6250a (hereinafter also referred to as cam instruction information) and a betting method (place) corresponding to the place bet selection image 6250b are used as betting method instruction information. Information (hereinafter also referred to as place bet instruction information) and information indicating a betting method (field bet) corresponding to the field bet selection image 6250c (hereinafter also referred to as field bet instruction information).

When determining in step S6723 that the professional mode BET instruction signal has been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6725.
In this process, when the bet amount instruction information included in the professional mode BET instruction signal is 10 BET instruction information, the main CPU 71 sets 10 to the value stored in the BET amount storage area provided in the RAM 73. Add 10 and subtract 10 from the value stored in the credit amount storage area. Thus, in this process, when the professional mode BET instruction signal is received, the main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the BET amount storage area provided in the RAM 73 and stores the value in the credit amount storage area. Subtract the value.

When determining in step S6723 that the professional mode BET instruction signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6724.

In step S6724, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the process of S6722. When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6723. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

In step S6725, the main CPU 71 transmits professional-mode BET information to the external control device 200.
Here, the professional mode BET information includes information indicated by the professional mode BET instruction signal received from the touch panel 114 by the main CPU 71 in step S6723. For example, when the professional mode BET instruction signal received by the main CPU 71 in step S6723 includes 200 BET instruction information and field bet instruction information, the BET amount for professional mode BET information transmitted to the external control device 200 in step S6725 has a BET amount. Information indicating that it is 200 and information indicating that the betting method is a field bet.

After the process of step S6725, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

The pro-mode BET input process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Craps game execution processing>
With reference to FIG. 49, a craps game execution process (see step S260 in FIG. 18) executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the craps game execution process executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 executes the processes in steps S6451 to S6453, but these processes are the same as the processes in steps S301 to S303 in FIG.

After the process of step S6453, the main CPU 241 receives BET information for professional mode from the gaming machine (step S6454). The professional mode BET information is information transmitted from the professional mode selection gaming machine (see step S6725 in FIG. 48).

Next, the main CPU 241 executes the processes of steps S6455 to S6456. Since these processes are the same as the processes of steps S304 to S305 in FIG. 22A, description thereof is omitted here.

After the process of step S6456, the main CPU 241 determines the professional mode based on the game program stored in the ROM 242 and the crap game random number extracted in step S6456 for each gaming machine that has transmitted the professional mode BET information. Is determined (step S6457). The game program is a program for determining the result of the crap game based on the rules of the crap game.
Here, the transmission source of “professional mode BET information indicating that main CPU 71 has received a professional mode BET instruction signal including 200 BET instruction information and field bet instruction information from external control device 200 (step S6723 in FIG. 48)”. A case where the main CPU 241 determines the game result of the professional mode will be described for the gaming machine.
In this process, the dice roll is determined based on the craps game random number extracted in step S6456. If the determined value is 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12, the professional mode game result is a field bet.
The professional mode game result corresponds to the result of the common game in the inventions of (36) to (41).

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits the professional-mode game result determined in step S6457 for each gaming machine that has transmitted the professional-mode BET information (step S6458).

Next, the main CPU 241 executes the process of step S6459. Since these processes are the same as the processes of step S306 in FIG. 22A, description thereof is omitted here.

The craps game execution process executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Automatic BET amount determination processing>
With reference to FIG. 50, the automatic bet amount determination process (see step S301 in FIG. 22A) executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 50 is a flowchart of automatic bet amount determination processing executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 executes the processes of steps S6501 to S6502, but these processes are the same as the processes of steps S341 to S342 in FIG.

After the process of step S6502, the main CPU 241 executes a mode-specific distribution amount determination process (step S6503). The mode-specific distribution amount determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 51A.

Next, the main CPU 241 executes the process of step S6504. Since this process is the same as the process of step S343 in FIG. 23, the description thereof is omitted here.

Next, the main CPU 241 calculates a shooter special bet amount based on the contribution calculated in step S6504 (step S6505). Note that, as described in step S344 in FIG. 23, the shooter special bet amount is a bet amount specially set only for the shooter gaming machine.
Here, the calculation of the shooter special bet amount will be described with reference to FIG. 51B.
In the example shown in FIG. 51B, the contribution corresponding to the gaming machine with the terminal number 002 is 100%. The professional mode distribution amount corresponding to the gaming machine with the terminal number 002 is 16000. In this example, an amount obtained by multiplying the professional mode distribution amount 16000 by the contribution degree 100%, that is, 16000, is calculated as the shooter special BET amount.
Thus, in this embodiment, if the shooter gaming machine is a professional mode selection gaming machine, the shooter special bet amount is the pro mode distribution amount determined in step S6603 of FIG. 51A and the contribution calculated in step S6504. It is calculated by the product of degrees.
On the other hand, if the shooter gaming machine is an easy mode selection gaming machine, the shooter special bet amount is obtained by the product of the easy mode distribution amount determined in step S6604 of FIG. 51A and the contribution calculated in step S6504. (See FIG. 51B).
The professional mode distribution amount and the easy mode distribution amount will be described later with reference to FIG. 51A.

Next, the main CPU 241 executes the process of step S6506. Since this process is the same as the process of step S345 of FIG. 23, description thereof is omitted here.

After the process of step S6506, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The automatic bet amount determination process executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

<Distribution amount determination processing by mode>
With reference to FIG. 51A, the mode-specific distribution amount determination process executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 51A is a view illustrating a flowchart of the mode-specific distribution amount determination process executed by the external control device 200.

The main CPU 241 determines the number of gaming machines determined to be the professional mode selection gaming machine in step S6702 of FIG. 43 (step S6601).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines a professional mode distribution rate (step S6602). In the present embodiment, a value obtained by dividing the number of professional mode selection gaming machines by the number of participating gaming machines is determined as the professional mode distribution rate.

Here, the professional mode distribution rate will be described with reference to FIG. 51B.
In the example shown in FIG. 51B, the professional mode selection gaming machines are the terminal numbers 001 and 002. The participating gaming machines are terminal numbers 001 to 005. In this case, the number of professional mode selection gaming machines is two. The number of participating gaming machines is five.
Accordingly, the professional mode distribution ratio in this case is a value obtained by dividing 2 by 5, that is, 0.4.

After the process of step S6602, the main CPU 241 determines the professional mode distribution amount (step S6603). In the present embodiment, an amount obtained by multiplying the total bonus amount by the professional mode distribution rate determined in step S6602 is determined to be the professional mode distribution amount.

Here, the pro-mode distribution amount will be described with reference to FIG. 51B.
In the example shown in FIG. 51B, the total bonus amount is 40000. Therefore, the pro-mode distribution amount in this case is an amount obtained by multiplying 40000 by the pro-mode distribution ratio 0.4, that is, 16000.

After the process of step S6603, the main CPU 241 determines an easy mode distribution amount (step S6604). In the present embodiment, the amount obtained by subtracting the professional mode distribution amount determined in step S6603 from the total bonus amount is determined as the easy mode distribution amount.

Here, the easy mode distribution amount will be described with reference to FIG. 51B.
In the example shown in FIG. 51B, the total bonus amount is 40000. Therefore, the easy mode distribution amount in this case is an amount obtained by subtracting the professional mode distribution amount 16000 from 40000, that is, 24000.

After the process of step S6604, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The mode-specific distribution amount determination process executed by the external control device 200 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. 51A.

The example of the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIGS. In this example, the process (c) in the inventions of (37) and (40) has been described as an example in which the minimum number of participants is not set for each mode.
However, the process (c) in the inventions of (37) and (40) is not limited to this example. That is, the process (c) in the inventions of (37) and (40) may be configured such that the minimum number of participations is set for each mode.
Hereinafter, an example in which the minimum number of participations is set for each common game mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 52A and 52B.

<Mode selection processing>
With reference to FIG. 52A, the mode selection process executed by the external control device 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 52A is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of mode selection processing executed by the external control device 200.

First, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the number N of participating gaming machines is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (step S6051). When determining that the number N of participating gaming machines is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S6052. On the other hand, when determining that the number N of participating gaming machines is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the main CPU 241 transmits an easy mode forcing signal to the participating gaming machines (step S6066). In this process, the main CPU 241 determines that the participating gaming machine that is the transmission destination of the easy mode forcing signal is the easy mode selection gaming machine.
When the gaming machine 1 receives the easy mode forced signal, the main CPU 71 included in the gaming machine 1 sets an easy mode flag (see Step S6760 to Step S6761 in FIG. 52B).

After the process of step S6066, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

In step S6052, the main CPU 241 executes processing for setting the mode selection order M to 1 in the RAM 243. The mode selection order M is a value that associates the transmission order of the mode selection signal with the order of the individual bet amounts. The mode selection order M will be described in detail with reference to step S6053.

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits a mode selection signal to the participating gaming machine corresponding to the Mth largest individual bet amount (step S6053).
For example, when the mode selection order M is set to M = 1, the mode selection signal is transmitted to the first participating gaming machine with the individual bet amount. Thereafter, 1 is added to the mode selection order M (see Step S6059 and Step S6065). As a result of adding 1 to the mode selection order M = 1, the mode selection order M becomes M = 2. Subsequently, a mode selection signal is transmitted to the second participating gaming machine with the individual bet amount (step S6053). Thus, in this embodiment, the transmission order of the mode selection signal and the order of the size of the individual bet amount are associated with each other.
Note that when the participating gaming machine receives the mode selection signal, a mode selection image for selecting the easy mode or the professional mode is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the participating gaming machine (FIG. 41A). , And step S6201 to step S6202 of FIG. 46).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not a professional mode selection signal has been received (step S6054). Here, the professional mode selection signal is a signal transmitted from the gaming machine 1 when the player instructs to select the professional mode (see FIG. 41C and step S6205 of FIG. 46). .
When determining that the professional mode selection signal has not been received, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S6060.
On the other hand, when determining that the professional mode selection signal has been received, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S6055. If it is determined that the professional mode selection signal has been received, the main CPU 241 determines that the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission source of the professional mode selection signal is a professional mode selection gaming machine.

In step S6055, the main CPU241, in RAM 243, adds 1 to the professional-mode selecting gaming machine number _{N P.}

Next, the main CPU241 the number obtained by subtracting the professional-mode selecting gaming machine number _{N P} from the number N of participating gaming machines, it is determined whether the minimum number of participating L (step S6056).
The minimum participation number L is the lower limit number of gaming machines participating in one mode. In the present embodiment, the easy mode or the professional mode is also simply referred to as a mode.
In the present embodiment, the minimum participation number L is 3. That is, in the present embodiment, the lower limit number of gaming machines participating in one mode is 3.
If the number obtained by subtracting the professional-mode selecting gaming machine number N _P from the number N of participating gaming machines was judged to be the minimum number of participating L, the main CPU241 shifts the processing to step S6057. On the other hand, if the number obtained by subtracting the professional-mode selecting gaming machine number N _P from the number N of participating gaming machines, and the minimum number of participating L judged not, the main CPU241 shifts the processing to step S6058.

In step S6058, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the mode selection order M and the number N of participating gaming machines are equal. When determining that the mode selection order M and the number N of participating gaming machines are equal, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the mode selection order M and the number N of participating gaming machines are not equal, the main CPU 241 adds 1 to the mode selection order M (step S6059).
After the process of step S6059, the main CPU 241 shifts the process to step S6053.

In step S6057, the main CPU 241 transmits an easy mode forced signal to the mode unselected gaming machine.
In the present embodiment, the mode unselected gaming machine refers to a participating gaming machine that has not been determined as either the professional mode selected gaming machine or the easy mode selected gaming machine.
In this process, the main CPU 241 determines that the mode unselected gaming machine that is the transmission destination of the easy mode forcing signal is the easy mode selected gaming machine.
After the process of step S6057, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

In step S6060, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not an easy mode selection signal has been received. Here, the easy mode selection signal is a signal transmitted from the gaming machine 1 when the player instructs to select the easy mode (see FIG. 41B and step S6209 in FIG. 46).
When determining that the easy mode selection signal has not been received, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S6054.
On the other hand, when determining that the easy mode selection signal has been received, the main CPU 241 shifts the processing to step S6061. When it is determined that the easy mode selection signal has been received, the main CPU 241 determines that the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission source of the easy mode selection signal is an easy mode selection gaming machine.

In step S6061, the main CPU241, in RAM 243, adds 1 to the easy-mode selecting gaming machine number _{N E.}

Next, the main CPU241 the number obtained by subtracting the easy-mode selecting gaming machine number _{N E} of the number N of participating gaming machines, it is determined whether the minimum number of participating L (step S6062).
If the number obtained by subtracting the easy-mode selecting gaming machine number N _E of the number N of participating gaming machines was judged to be the minimum number of participating L, the main CPU241 shifts the processing to step S6063. On the other hand, if the number obtained by subtracting the professional-mode selecting gaming machine number N _E of the number N of participating gaming machines, and the minimum number of participating L judged not, the main CPU241 shifts the processing to step S6064.

In step S6064, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the mode selection order M and the number N of participating gaming machines are equal. When determining that the mode selection order M and the number N of participating gaming machines are equal, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the mode selection order M is not equal to the number N of participating gaming machines, the main CPU 241 adds 1 to the mode selection order M (step S6065).
After the process of step S6065, the main CPU 241 shifts the process to step S6053.

In step S6063, the main CPU 241 transmits a professional mode forcing signal to the mode unselected gaming machine. In this process, the main CPU 241 determines that the mode unselected gaming machine that is the transmission destination of the professional mode forcing signal is the professional mode selected gaming machine.
When the gaming machine 1 receives the professional mode forced signal, the main CPU 71 included in the gaming machine 1 sets the professional mode flag (see Step S6762 to Step S6763 in FIG. 52B).
After the process of step S6063, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The mode selection process executed by the external control device 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. 52A.

<Mode selection processing>
With reference to FIG. 52B, the mode selection process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 52B is a view illustrating a flowchart of mode selection processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a mode selection signal has been received (step S6751). The mode selection signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (step S6053 in FIG. 52A).

When determining that the mode selection signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6760. On the other hand, when determining that the mode selection signal has been received, the main CPU 71 executes processing for displaying the mode selection image 6001 on the lower image display panel 141 (step S6752). The mode selection image 6001 has already been described with reference to FIG. 41A.

After the process of step S6752, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a professional mode selection instruction signal has been received from the touch panel 114 (step S6753). In this embodiment, when the player touches a position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the professional mode selection button image 6220 displayed on the lower image display panel 141, the professional mode selection instruction signal is sent from the touch panel 114 to the main CPU 71. Is transmitted (see FIG. 41C).
When determining that the professional mode selection instruction signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6756. On the other hand, when determining that the professional mode selection instruction signal has been received, the main CPU 71 sets a professional mode flag (step S6754).

After the process of step S6754, the main CPU 71 transmits a professional mode selection signal to the external control device 200 (step S6755).

After the process of step S6755, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In step S 6756, main CPU 71 determines whether or not an easy mode selection instruction signal has been received from touch panel 114. In the present embodiment, when the player touches the position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the easy mode selection button image 6210 displayed on the lower image display panel 141, the easy mode selection instruction signal is sent from the touch panel 114 to the main CPU 71. Is transmitted (see FIG. 41B).
When determining that it has received the easy mode selection instruction signal, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6758. On the other hand, when determining that the easy mode selection instruction signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6757.

In step S6757, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of step S6752. When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6753. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6758.

In step S6758, the main CPU 71 sets an easy mode flag.

After the process of step S6758, the main CPU 71 transmits an easy mode selection signal to the external control device 200 (step S6759).

After the process of step S6759, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In step S6760, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not an easy mode forced signal has been received. The easy mode forced signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (see step S6057 in FIG. 52A and step S6066 in FIG. 52).
When determining that the easy mode forced signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6762. On the other hand, when determining that the easy mode forced signal has been received, the main CPU 71 sets an easy mode flag (step S6761).

After the process of step S6761, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In step S6762, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a professional mode forced signal has been received. The professional mode forced signal is a signal transmitted from the external control device 200 (see step S6063 in FIG. 52A).
When determining that the professional mode forced signal has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6751. On the other hand, when determining that the professional mode forced signal has been received, the main CPU 71 sets a professional mode flag (step S6763).

After the process of step S6763, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

As described above, with reference to FIG. 52B, the mode selection process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention has been described.

The example of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIGS. 41 to 52B. In this example, the process (b-1) in (39) is configured such that the betting method and the bet amount are selected by the player at the timing of 1 (see step S6723 in FIG. 41D and FIG. 48). . However, the process (b-1) in (39) is not limited to this example. That is, the process (b-1) in (39) may be configured such that the betting method and the bet amount are selected at different timings depending on the player.
Hereinafter, an example in which the betting method and the bet amount are selected at different timings depending on the player in the professional mode will be described with reference to FIG. 52C.

<BET input processing for professional mode>
With reference to FIG. 52C, the BET input process for professional mode (see step S6304 in FIG. 47) executed by the gaming machine 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 52C is a view illustrating a flowchart of professional-mode BET input processing executed by the gaming machine 1.

The main CPU 71 determines whether or not the professional mode flag is set (step S6401). The professional mode flag is a flag that is set by the process of step S6754 or step S6763 described with reference to FIG. 52B.
When determining that the professional mode flag is not set, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the professional mode flag is set, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6402.

In step S6402, the main CPU 71 executes processing for displaying the professional-mode BET input image on the lower image display panel 141. In the present embodiment, a professional-mode BET input image 6004 is displayed on the lower image display panel 141 as a professional-mode BET input image (see FIG. 41D).

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not betting method instruction information has been received from the touch panel 114 (step S6403).
In the present embodiment, when the player touches a position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the field bet selection image 6250c displayed on the lower image display panel 141, the player corresponds to the field bet selection image 6250c from the touch panel 114. The betting method instruction information is transmitted to the main CPU 71 (see FIG. 41D).
In the present embodiment, information indicating a betting method (cam) corresponding to the cam selection image 6250a (hereinafter also referred to as cam instruction information) and a betting method (place bet) corresponding to the place bet selection image 6250b as the betting method instruction information. Information (hereinafter also referred to as place bet instruction information) and information indicating the betting method (field bet) corresponding to the field bet selection image 6250c (hereinafter also referred to as field bet instruction information).

If it is determined in step S6403 that betting method instruction information has been received, the main CPU 71 sets a betting method instruction information received flag, and the process proceeds to step S6406. In this embodiment, the betting method instruction information received flag includes a cam instruction information received flag, a place bet instruction information received flag, and a field bet instruction information received flag.
On the other hand, when determining that the betting method instruction information has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6404.

In step S6404, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after executing the process of S6402 (step S6404). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6403. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed, the main CPU 71 sets a field bet instruction information received flag, and proceeds to step S6406.

In step S 6406, main CPU 71 determines whether or not bet amount instruction information has been received from touch panel 114.
In the present embodiment, when the player touches a position on the touch panel 114 corresponding to the position of the bet amount selection button image 6270c displayed on the lower image display panel 141, the player touches the bet amount selection button image 6270c from the touch panel 114. Information indicating the corresponding bet amount (200) is transmitted to the main CPU 71 (see FIG. 41F).
In the present embodiment, information indicating the BET amount (10) corresponding to the BET amount selection button image 6270a (hereinafter also referred to as 10 BET instruction information) and the BET corresponding to the BET amount selection button image 6270b are used as the BET amount instruction information. There is information indicating the amount (50) (hereinafter also referred to as 50 BET instruction information) and information indicating the BET amount (200) corresponding to the BET amount selection button image 6270c (hereinafter also referred to as 200 BET instruction information).

If it is determined in step S6406 that the bet amount instruction information has been received, the main CPU 71 sets a bet amount instruction information received flag, and the process proceeds to step S6409. In the present embodiment, as the bet amount instruction information received flag, there are a 10 BET instruction information received flag, a 50 BET instruction information received flag, and a 200 BET instruction information received flag.
In this process, when the 10BET instruction information received flag is set, the main CPU 71 adds 10 to the value stored in the BET amount storage area provided in the RAM 73 and stores it in the credit amount storage area. Subtract 10 from the value. Thus, in this process, when the bet amount instruction information received flag is set, the main CPU 71 adds the value stored in the BET amount storage area provided in the RAM 73 and stores it in the credit amount storage area. Subtract the value that is being used.
On the other hand, when determining that the bet amount instruction information has not been received, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6407.

In step S6407, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the betting method instruction information received flag was set in step S6403 or step S6405. When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6406.
On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed, the main CPU 71 sets a 200BET instruction information received flag (step S6408). After the process of step S6407, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to step S6409.

In step S6409, the main CPU 71 transmits professional-mode BET information to the external control device 200.
The professional-mode BET information includes information indicating the betting method instruction information received flag set in step S6403 or step S6405. For example, when the field bet instruction information received flag is set in step S6403 or step S6405, the professional-mode BET information includes information indicating that the field bet instruction information received flag is set.
The professional-mode BET information includes information indicating the bet amount instruction information received flag set in step S6406 or step S6408. For example, when the 200 BET instruction information received flag is set in step S6406 or step S6408, the professional mode BET information includes information indicating that the 200 BET instruction information received flag is set.

After the process of step S6409, the main CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

As described above, with reference to FIG. 52C, the professional-mode BET input process executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has been described.

The sixth embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS.

In the present embodiment, the example in which the mode of the common game in the inventions of (36) to (41) is configured by two modes of the easy mode and the professional mode has been described. However, the number of common game modes in the inventions of (36) to (41) is not limited to two. That is, the common game mode in the inventions of (36) to (41) may include a third mode different from the easy mode and the professional mode.

In the present embodiment, the example in which the specific BET object in the inventions (36) to (41) is “a betting method different from the pass line” (a betting method such as a cam, a place bet, a field bet, etc.) has been described. However, the specific BET object in the inventions of (36) to (41) is not limited to this example. That is, the specific BET object in (36) to (41) may be a betting method (so-called odds bet) for increasing the BET amount set in the pass line.
Further, in the present embodiment, the example in which only the field bet is bet has been described for the processing (b) in the inventions (36) to (40) and the stage (b) in the invention of (41). However, the steps (b) and (b) in the inventions of (36) to (40) may be configured to be bet on both the field bet and the cam in one throw of the dice. Good. That is, the steps (b) and (b) in the inventions of (36) to (40) may be configured to be bet on a plurality of specific BET objects in one dice throw. .

In the present embodiment, a case where the touch panel 114 is employed as an input device for selecting the easy mode or the professional mode and an input device for performing a BET on a cam, a place bet, a field bet or the like in the professional mode will be described. did. In the present invention, an input device for selecting a common game mode (input device in the invention of (37)) and an input device for performing a BET in the common game (input device in the invention of (39)) are: Thus, the same input device may be sufficient and a separate input device may be sufficient.
Further, the input device is not limited to the touch panel, and conventionally known input devices such as buttons can be appropriately employed. For example, it may be configured such that a BET can be performed in a common game by operating a BET button for performing a BET in a base game (for example, a slot game).

In the present embodiment, the example in which the common game mode is determined by operating the touch panel 114 included in each participating gaming machine by the player has been described.
However, the common game mode in (36) to (41) is such that the touch panel 114 included in one participating gaming machine is operated by the player so that the common game mode in all participating gaming machines is determined. It may be configured.
Further, a common game mode in each participating gaming machine may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which an input for selecting the mode of the common game is sequentially received from the gaming machine 1 having the largest individual bet amount to the gaming machine 1 having the Nth largest individual bet amount (FIG. 52A).
In the invention of (40), in the case where an input for selecting the mode of the common game is received in order from the gaming machine having the largest cumulative BET amount to the gaming machine having the Nth largest cumulative BET amount. It is desirable to adopt the following configuration.
That is, as described in the present embodiment, it is desirable that the minimum number of participations is set for each common game mode.
As a result, a player with a larger accumulated bet amount is more likely to be able to select the mode he desires, which can bring a greater sense of superiority and satisfaction to such a player, and he desires. This is because the player who wants to select the mode can be prompted to bet more game media.

According to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, when the craps game mode is the professional mode, the payout in the craps game is a bet on the pass line and a betting method different from the pass line (cam, place bet, field bet, It is determined based on both the BET and the betting method (such as any craps). Therefore, the player can have a wide interest in the result of the craps game. As a result, the player can be absorbed in the craps game.

Further, according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, when the craps game mode is the easy mode, the BET for the pass line is determined even if the game medium is not BET. That is, since it is not necessary to perform an operation for betting on the craps game, it is possible to concentrate the player on the way to the craps game.
On the other hand, when the craps game mode is the professional mode, the player needs to select which BET object to be bet from among a plurality of BET objects (cam, place bet, field bet, any craps, etc.). . This allows the player to enjoy a craps game with a higher degree of difficulty.
In this way, by providing diversity in the BET in the craps game, it is possible to provide the player with an interesting game.

Further, according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the amount corresponding to the amount of game media bet on the gaming machine is cumulatively counted in association with the gaming machine. Then, an input for selecting the craps game mode is accepted based on each individual bet amount corresponding to the amount of game media that is cumulatively counted for each gaming machine.
Then, in order from the gaming machine with the largest accumulated bet amount, an input for selecting the craps game mode can be accepted.
Accordingly, an opportunity to preferentially select a craps game mode can be provided for a player who bet more game media. Thereby, a sense of superiority can be provided to such a player. Further, it is possible to encourage a player who wants to select a craps game mode to bet a lot of game media.

According to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, when the player selects the craps game mode, an image for selecting the mode is displayed on the lower image display panel provided in the gaming machine. When the professional mode is selected, an image for selecting which BET object to bet from among a plurality of BET objects (cam, place bet, field bet, etc.) is displayed on the lower image display panel. The The lower image display panel is provided with a touch panel, and the player can select a craps game mode or a BET object by touching a button image included in the displayed image. Thus, the player can easily select the craps game mode and the BET object, so that the game can be enjoyed greatly.

[Seventh Embodiment]
In the seventh embodiment, the inventions (42) to (48) will be described.
In the following, the same components as those of the gaming system 300 according to the above-described embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.
In addition, the description of the portions where the description in the above-described embodiment applies also in the seventh embodiment will be omitted.

In the seventh embodiment, the cumulative BET situation and the timeout situation are notified on the lower image display panel 141.

The cumulative BET status indicates a comparison between the individual BET amount and the set amount for participation in each gaming machine 1.
In this embodiment, as described in the first embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a gaming machine 1 whose individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation is selected as the gaming machine 1 participating in the common game. Is done.
The cumulative BET status indicates how much the individual BET amount is currently accumulated compared to the set amount for participation.

The time-out situation indicates the time from when a predetermined measurement starts until a predetermined time elapses.
In this embodiment, after the individual bet amount becomes equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, it is determined at a predetermined timing whether or not a game is being played on the gaming machine 1 (whether the number of credits is 0). The And when it is judged that the game is not continuously played over predetermined time, the said gaming machine 1 will lose the qualification to participate in a common game. In this way, losing the qualification that the gaming machine 1 participates in the common game is also referred to as a timeout in the following.
The timeout status indicates the time until timeout.

First, the outline of the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
53A to 53B are diagrams illustrating an example of an image displayed on the lower image display panel included in the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 53A shows an individual bet amount status display image 7421.
By displaying the individual bet amount status display image 7421 on the lower image display panel 141, the player is notified of the cumulative BET status.

The individual bet amount status display image 7421 includes six areas constituting a pie chart.
When the individual bet amount is 0, the individual bet amount state display image 7421 is all indicated by a white area. As the individual BET amount is accumulated, the mesh area of the individual BET amount status display image 7421 increases. When the individual BET amount exceeds the set amount for participation, the individual BET amount status display image 7421 is all displayed. Indicated by the mesh area.

FIG. 53B is a diagram showing a timeout level display image 7422.
By displaying the timeout level display image 7422 on the lower image display panel 141, the player is notified of the timeout situation.

The timeout level display image 7422 is composed of 15 areas constituting a scale.
When it is determined that the credit stored in the gaming machine 1 is not 0, the timeout level display image 7422 is all indicated by a mesh area. On the other hand, when the state in which the stored credit is 0 continues, the white area of the timeout level display image 7422 increases every time a certain time elapses. When a predetermined time elapses with the credit remaining at 0, the timeout level display image 7422 is all indicated by a white area. At that time, a common game non-participation display image 7423 for notifying that the next crap game cannot be participated is displayed instead of the individual bet amount status display image 7421.

The individual bet amount status display image 7421 allows the player to determine how much the individual bet amount is accumulated compared to the set amount for participation.
Further, the timeout level display image 7422 allows the player to determine how much time will elapse before the timeout occurs.

The overview of the seventh embodiment has been described above with reference to FIG.

Next, the individual bet amount display processing will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 54 is a view showing a flowchart of individual bet amount display processing performed by the external control device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 241 sets the participation set amount data stored in the ROM 242 (the storage device in the invention of (43)) and the gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 243 (the storage device in the invention of (42)). Based on the individual bet amount data, it is determined whether or not the individual bet amount associated with each gaming machine 1 is equal to or larger than the participation set amount multiplied by 1/6 (step S7302).
When the main CPU 241 determines that the individual bet amount is less than an amount obtained by multiplying the set amount for participation by 1/6, the main CPU 241 displays an empty image on the gaming machine 1 associated with the individual bet amount (step) S7303). In this process, the CPU 241 transmits an empty image display signal to the gaming machine 1. When the empty image display signal is received, the CPU 71 displays an empty image on the lower image display panel 141 using the empty image data stored in the ROM 72.
The empty image is an image in which all of the six areas constituting the individual bet amount status display image 7421 are shown as white areas.
After executing the process of step S7303, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the individual BET amount is equal to or larger than the participation set amount multiplied by 1/6, the main CPU 241 multiplies the participation set amount by 1/3. It is determined whether the amount is equal to or greater than the amount (step S7304).
When determining that the individual bet amount is less than the amount obtained by multiplying the participation set amount by one third, the main CPU 241 displays a 1/6 image on the gaming machine 1 associated with the individual bet amount. (Step S7305). In this process, the CPU 241 transmits a 1/6 image display signal to the gaming machine 1. When the 1/6 image display signal is received, the CPU 71 displays the 1/6 image on the lower image display panel 141 using the 1/6 image data stored in the ROM 72.
The 1/6 image is an image in which one of the six areas constituting the individual bet amount status display image 7421 is indicated by a mesh area and five are indicated by white areas.
After executing the process of step S7305, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 241 determines that the individual BET amount is equal to or greater than the amount obtained by multiplying the set amount for participation by one third, the main CPU 241 multiplies the set amount for participation by one half. It is determined whether the amount is equal to or greater than the amount (step S7306).
When the main CPU 241 determines that the individual bet amount is less than the amount obtained by multiplying the set amount for participation by half, the main CPU 241 displays a 2/6 image on the gaming machine 1 associated with the individual bet amount. (Step S7307). In this process, the CPU 241 transmits a 2/6 image display signal to the gaming machine 1. When the 2/6 image display signal is received, the CPU 71 displays the 2/6 image on the lower image display panel 141 using the 2/6 image data stored in the ROM 72.
The 2/6 image is an image in which two of the six areas constituting the individual bet amount status display image 7421 are shown as mesh areas and four are shown as white areas.
After executing the process of step S7307, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the individual BET amount is equal to or larger than the amount obtained by multiplying the setting amount for participation by one-half, the main CPU 241 multiplies the setting amount for participation by two-thirds. It is determined whether the amount is equal to or greater than the amount (step S7308).
When determining that the individual bet amount is less than the amount obtained by multiplying the participation set amount by two thirds, the main CPU 241 displays a 3/6 image on the gaming machine 1 associated with the individual bet amount. (Step S7309). In this process, the CPU 241 transmits a 3/6 image display signal to the gaming machine 1. When the 3/6 image display signal is received, the CPU 71 displays the 3/6 image on the lower image display panel 141 using the 3/6 image data stored in the ROM 72.
The 3/6 image is an image in which three of the six areas constituting the individual bet amount status display image 7421 are indicated by mesh areas and three are indicated by white areas.
After executing the process of step S7309, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the individual BET amount is equal to or larger than the amount obtained by multiplying the set amount for participation by 2/3, the main CPU 241 multiplies the set amount for participation by 5/6. It is determined whether the amount is equal to or greater than the amount (step S7310).
When the main CPU 241 determines that the individual bet amount is less than the participation amount multiplied by 5/6, the main CPU 241 displays a 4/6 image on the gaming machine 1 associated with the individual bet amount. (Step S7311). In this process, the CPU 241 transmits a 4/6 image display signal to the gaming machine 1. When the 4/6 image display signal is received, the CPU 71 displays the 4/6 image on the lower image display panel 141 using the 4/6 image data stored in the ROM 72.
The 4/6 image is an image in which four of the six areas constituting the individual bet amount status display image 7421 are shown as mesh areas and two are shown as white areas.
After executing the process of step S7311, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 241 determines that the individual bet amount is equal to or more than the participation set amount multiplied by 5/6, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the individual bet amount is equal to or more than the set amount for participation. (Step S7312).
When determining that the individual bet amount is less than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 241 displays a 5/6 image on the gaming machine 1 associated with the individual bet amount (step S7313). In this process, the CPU 241 transmits a 5/6 image display signal to the gaming machine 1. When the 5/6 image display signal is received, the CPU 71 displays the 5/6 image on the lower image display panel 141 using the 5/6 image data stored in the ROM 72.
The 5/6 image is an image in which five of the six areas constituting the individual bet amount status display image 7421 are indicated by a mesh area and one is indicated by a white area.
After executing the process of step S7313, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 241 displays a full image on the gaming machine 1 associated with the individual bet amount (step S7314). In this process, the CPU 241 transmits a full image display signal to the gaming machine 1. When the full image display signal is received, the CPU 71 displays the full image on the lower image display panel 141 using the full image data stored in the ROM 72.
The full image is an image in which all of the six areas constituting the individual bet amount status display image 7421 are shown as mesh areas.
After executing the process of step S7314, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

Next, the timeout display process will be described with reference to FIGS. 55A and 55B.
The timeout display process is a process that is repeatedly performed every minute in the gaming machine. “Every minute” corresponds to “predetermined timing” in the inventions of (45), (46), and (48).
FIG. 55A is a view illustrating a flowchart of timeout display processing performed by the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (step S7420). When determining that the individual bet amount is less than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of credits is 0 (step S7421). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73 is zero.

When determining that the number of credits is 0, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the timeout value T (step S7422). In this process, the main CPU 71 stores again the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the timeout value T stored in the predetermined area provided in the RAM 73 in the predetermined area.

Next, the main CPU 71 displays a timeout level display image based on the timeout value T (step S7423). In this process, the main CPU 71 displays the area constituting the timeout level display image 7422 as a mesh area by the value indicated by the timeout value T. For example, when T = 10, the timeout level display image 7422 is composed of 10 mesh regions and 5 white regions.

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not T = 0 (step S7424). When determining that T = 0 is not true, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that T = 0, the main CPU 71 stores a timeout flag in a predetermined area provided in the RAM 73 (step S7425).
Then, the main CPU 71 transmits a timeout signal to the external control device 200. When receiving the timeout signal, the main CPU 241 included in the external control device 200 stores the timeout flag in the RAM 243 in association with the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission source of the timeout signal.
After executing the process of step S7425, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

The process in which the main CPU 71 stores the time-out flag in the RAM 73 and the process in which the time-out signal is transmitted to the external control device 200 are “to prevent the common game from being executed in the process (b) of the invention (45)”. The process is configured.

On the other hand, when determining in step S7421 that the number of credits is not 0, the main CPU 71 sets the timeout value T to T = 15 (step S7426). In this process, the main CPU 71 stores 15 in a predetermined area provided in the RAM 73.

Next, the main CPU 71 displays a timeout level display image based on the timeout value T (step S <b> 7427). In this process, the main CPU 71 displays the area constituting the timeout level display image 7422 as a mesh area by the value indicated by the timeout value T. At this time, since T = 15, a timeout level display image 7422 composed of 15 meshes is displayed.

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the timeout flag is stored in a predetermined area provided in the RAM 73 (step S <b> 7428). When determining that the time-out flag is not stored, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the timeout flag is stored, the main CPU 71 clears the timeout flag (step S7429).
Then, the main CPU 71 transmits a timeout cancellation signal to the external control device 200. When receiving the timeout cancellation signal, the main CPU 241 included in the external control device 200 clears the timeout flag stored in the RAM 243 in association with the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission source of the timeout cancellation signal.
After executing the process of step S7429, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

According to the timeout display processing described with reference to FIG. 55A, when a credit is inserted after the timeout flag is set, the timeout flag is cleared. As will be described in detail later, the gaming machine 1 in which the timeout flag is set cannot participate in the craps game. That is, according to FIG. 55A, if a state in which the credit is 0 continues for a predetermined time (15 minutes after the individual BET amount becomes equal to or larger than the set amount for participation), the time-out flag is set and the craps game is entered. Cannot participate. However, if a credit is inserted after the timeout flag is set, the timeout flag is cleared and the player can enter the craps game again.
However, the timeout display process does not necessarily have to be performed as described above. For example, as described in detail below with reference to FIG. 55B, once the timeout flag is set, it may not be possible to participate in the craps game regardless of the subsequent operation.

FIG. 55B is a view illustrating a flowchart of timeout display processing performed by the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a timeout flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 73 (step S7401). The timeout flag is a flag indicating that the gaming machine 1 has lost the qualification to participate in the craps game. The timeout flag will be described in detail later. When determining that the time-out flag is stored, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the timeout flag is not stored, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (step S7402). When determining that the individual bet amount is less than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that the individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of credits is 0 (step S7403). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value stored in the credit amount storage area provided in the RAM 73 is zero.

When determining that the number of credits is 0, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the timeout value T (step S7404). In this process, the main CPU 71 stores again the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the timeout value T stored in the predetermined area provided in the RAM 73 in the predetermined area.

Next, the main CPU 71 displays a timeout level display image based on the timeout value T (step S7405). In this process, the main CPU 71 displays the area constituting the timeout level display image 7422 as a mesh area by the value indicated by the timeout value T. For example, when T = 10, the timeout level display image 7422 is composed of 10 mesh regions and 5 white regions.

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not T = 0 (step S7406). When determining that T = 0 is not true, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining that T = 0, the main CPU 71 stores a timeout flag in a predetermined area provided in the RAM 73 (step S7407).
Then, the main CPU 71 transmits a timeout signal to the external control device 200. When receiving the timeout signal, the main CPU 241 included in the external control device 200 stores the timeout flag in the RAM 243 in association with the gaming machine 1 that is the transmission source of the timeout signal.
After executing the process of step S7407, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when determining in step S7403 that the number of credits is not 0, the main CPU 71 sets the timeout value T to T = 15 (step S7408). In this process, the main CPU 71 stores 15 in a predetermined area provided in the RAM 73.

Next, the main CPU 71 displays a timeout level display image based on the timeout value T (step S7409). In this process, the main CPU 71 displays the area constituting the timeout level display image 7422 as a mesh area by the value indicated by the timeout value T. At this time, since T = 15, a timeout level display image 7422 composed of 15 meshes is displayed.

After executing the process of step S7409, the main CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

According to the timeout display process, the maximum value of the timeout value T is 15. Then, in the gaming machine 1, when the credit continues to be 0 after the individual bet amount becomes equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, the value of T decreases by 1 every minute. That is, in the gaming machine 1, after the individual bet amount becomes equal to or greater than the set amount for participation, if the state of 0 credit continues for 15 minutes, the craps game is not executed in the gaming machine 1. This “15 minutes” corresponds to the “predetermined time” in the inventions of (45), (46), and (48).

Next, the participation determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The participation determination process is a process performed by the external control device 200 in order to select the gaming machine 1 participating in the craps game when the execution of the craps game is determined (see step S259 in FIG. 18).
FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of participation determination processing performed by the external control device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not a timeout flag is stored in the RAM 243 for each gaming machine 1 (step S7294).

Next, the main CPU 241 determines whether the timeout flag is not stored, and whether or not the individual bet amount corresponding to the gaming machine 1 other than the shooter gaming machine is equal to or more than the set amount for participation. Is determined (step S7291).

Next, the main CPU 241 transmits a non-shooter designation signal to the gaming machine 1 in which it is determined in step S7291 that the corresponding individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation (step S7292).
After executing the process of step S7292, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 determined that the timeout flag is stored in the process of step S7294, and the gaming machine 1 determined that the individual bet amount is less than the set amount for participation in the process of step S7291. On the other hand, a non-participation designation signal is transmitted (step S7293). In the gaming machine 1 that has received the non-participation designation signal, the crap game is not executed. When the non-participation designation signal is received, the timeout flag stored in the RAM 43 is cleared.

Next, the main CPU 241 clears the timeout flag stored in association with the gaming machine 1 that transmitted the non-participation designation signal in step S7293 (step S7295).
After executing the process of step S7295, the main CPU 241 ends the present subroutine.

In the present embodiment, after the craps game is executed, the individual bet amount becomes 0 (see FIG. 22B, step S320). However, the individual bet amount does not necessarily have to be 0, and the set amount for participation may be subtracted from the individual bet amount as described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 57A and 57B.

FIGS. 57A and 57B are flowcharts showing a craps game process performed by an external control device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

First, the main CPU 241 executes the processes of steps S7301 to S7319 and the processes of steps S7321 to S7328. These processes are performed in steps S301 to S319 described with reference to FIGS. 22A and 22B, and Since it is the same process as the process of step S321-step S328, description here is abbreviate | omitted.

After executing the process of step S7319 or the process of step S7233, the main CPU 241 subtracts the set amount for participation from the individual bet amount data indicated by the individual bet amount data stored in the individual bet amount storage area provided in the RAM 243 ( Step S7320). By this processing, after the craps game is over, the individual bet amount that is larger than the set amount for participation is carried over to the next time. The carried individual bet amount is displayed by the individual bet amount display process (see FIG. 54).

After the process of step S7320, the main CPU 241 ends this subroutine.

The craps game execution process executed by the external control device 200 has been described above with reference to FIGS. 57A and 57B.

The seventh embodiment has been described above with reference to FIGS. 53 to 57B.
In the present embodiment, the individual bet amount status display image 7421 and the timeout level display image 7422 are displayed on the lower image display panel 141 provided in the gaming machine 1, respectively.
The lower image display panel 141 corresponds to the output device in the inventions (42) to (48).
The output device in the inventions of (42) to (48) is not limited to the image display device such as the lower image display panel 141. For example, the player may be notified by voice through a speaker, or may be notified to the player by an effect by output of light through a lamp.
Further, the output device in the inventions of (42) to (48) may be an output device connected to a server. In this case, a configuration in which individual bet amount status display images and timeout level display images corresponding to all gaming machines 1 are displayed on a display device such as a shared display device can be employed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the condition “being equal to or greater than the set amount for participation” is adopted as the common game participation condition. However, the common game participation condition in the present invention is not limited to this example. As a common game participation condition in the present invention, for example, a condition of “being within the top Nth” may be adopted.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the processing related to the comparison between the individual bet amount and the participation set amount in each gaming machine 1 is performed in the external control device 200 (see FIG. 54). However, in the present invention, the processing related to the comparison between the individual bet amount and the set amount for participation in each gaming machine 1 may be configured to be performed in each gaming machine 1.

In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the storage device in the inventions of (42) and (43) is composed of a plurality of storage devices such as the ROM 242 and the RAM 243. However, the storage device in the inventions of (42) and (43) may be composed of one storage device.

In the present embodiment, as a specific condition, a condition that “the individual bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation” is adopted. However, the specific conditions in the present invention are not limited to this example. As a specific condition in the present invention, for example, a condition that “the cumulative number of games that are cumulatively counted every time a game is played is a predetermined number or more” may be employed.

In the present embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the number of credits is 0 has been described in order to determine whether or not a game is being played on the gaming machine 1. However, the process (a) in the invention of (45) is not limited to such a process. For example, the gaming machine is provided with a sensor capable of detecting the presence of the player, and as a process (a), “whether the detection signal output from the sensor is received when the presence of the player is detected is received. “Processing to determine whether or not” may be adopted.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which a timeout occurs when it is determined that the number of credits is zero for a predetermined time (15 minutes) after the individual bet amount reaches the set amount for participation. “When it is determined that the number of credits is 0 after the individual BET amount reaches the set amount for participation” corresponds to the time when the predetermined measurement is started in the invention of (45).
However, the predetermined measurement start time in the invention of (45) is not limited to this example, and may be, for example, “when a predetermined condition (event occurrence condition) is satisfied”.

According to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the condition that the accumulated bet amount is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation is adopted as the craps game participation condition. The accumulated BET status indicates a comparison between the current individual BET amount and the set amount for participation.
Accordingly, the player can grasp how much of the game medium is to be betted and the individual bet amount in the gaming machine in which the player is playing reaches the set amount for participation.
As a result, if it is highly likely that the craps game participation conditions will be satisfied from the cumulative BET situation, the amount of game media to bet may be reduced, or conversely, the craps game participation conditions may be satisfied as it is Can be increased when the amount of gaming media to be betted is increased, or when the possibility that the crap game participation condition is satisfied is zero, the game can be stopped. Thus, the player can select his / her action according to the cumulative BET situation.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the participation set amount is subtracted from the individual BET amount determined to be equal to or greater than the participation set amount. Then, after the craps game is over, an amount corresponding to the amount of game media bet is added to the amount of game media corresponding to the individual bet amount after subtraction.
That is, the portion of the individual bet amount that exceeds the set amount for participation is carried over for the next craps game. Then, based on the carried-over individual BET amount, the cumulative BET status is notified. As a result, as the individual bet amount greatly exceeds the set amount for participation, with respect to a gaming machine in which many game media have been betted, the player can see that the individual bet amount is stored to some extent even immediately after the end of the craps game. Can be notified. As a result, satisfaction and superiority can be provided to such a player.
Further, it is possible to prompt the player who is playing a game on a gaming machine having a sufficient individual bet amount immediately after the craps game is finished to continue the game. As a result, the possibility that the player stops the game without knowing that a sufficient individual bet amount has been accumulated can be reduced, and the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind. .
On the other hand, if not so many individual bet amounts are carried over, it is possible to give the player an opportunity that can be a stoppage of the game.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the number of credits is zero over a predetermined period from the start of a predetermined measurement until a predetermined time elapses, participation in a craps game is performed. Even if the conditions are satisfied, the gaming machine cannot participate in the craps game. In such a case, the gaming machine loses the qualification to participate in the craps game.
In this regard, according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the time until the predetermined time elapses from the start of the predetermined measurement is notified in the output device. As a result, it is possible to give a guide for the time to leave the seat to the player.

Further, according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the condition that the individual bet amount in the gaming machine is equal to or greater than the set amount for participation is adopted as the craps game participation condition. Therefore, in order to satisfy a specific condition, it is necessary to play a game for a long time and increase the individual bet amount.
In this regard, according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the time from when the predetermined measurement is started until the predetermined time elapses is notified in the output device, and a guide for the time to leave the seat is given to the player. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a player loses his / her qualification to participate in a craps game while he / she has bet on many game media for a long time. be able to. As a result, the player can enjoy the game for a long time with peace of mind.
In addition, after the individual bet amount has been accumulated to the extent that the craps game participation condition is satisfied, a player who has hardly contributed to the accumulation of the individual bet amount has started the game on a gaming machine that has been vacated without playing the game. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from gaining profits obtained from the crap game. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent an unfair feeling from being given to a player who has continued to play the game for a long time, that is, a player who has greatly contributed to the accumulation of individual bet amounts.

Further, according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the cumulative BET status and the timeout status are indicated by an individual BET amount status display image forming a pie chart and a timeout level display image forming a scale, respectively. As a result, the player can intuitively grasp the cumulative BET situation and the timeout situation.

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

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

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

In the detailed description mentioned above, it divided and demonstrated to 1st Embodiment-7th Embodiment. However, the configurations according to these embodiments can be combined. By combining the configurations according to these embodiments, it is possible to provide a server, a gaming system, and a server control method with higher entertainment properties.

1 Gaming machine 71 Main CPU
72 ROM
73 RAM
82 Communication Interface 131 Upper Image Display Panel 141 Lower Image Display Panel 150 Display Window 200 External Control Device 241 Main CPU
242 ROM
243 RAM
244 Communication unit 245 Power supply unit 246 Gaming machine selection device 300 Gaming system 420 Bonus winning image 650 Medium image display panel 740 Management side input device 7421 Individual BET amount status display image 7422 Timeout level display image

Claims (11)

A server having the following configuration,
A storage device provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, and a processor;
Communication with gaming machine is possible,
The processor is
(A) a process of storing data corresponding to the amount of gaming media betted in the gaming machine as first source data in a first storage area provided in the storage device;
(B) Data indicating the amount of game medium, and storing second resource data different from the first resource data in a second storage area provided in the storage device;
(C) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a gaming medium is given to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and is stored in the first storage area. Processing to reduce the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data,
(D) The process (C) determines whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area is equal to or less than a predetermined amount; and
(E) After determining that the amount has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the process (D), when the predetermined condition is further satisfied, based on the second source data stored in the second storage area by the process (B) The game machine is programmed to execute a process of providing a game medium. The server according to claim 1,
The process (C)
In a common game that is executed when a predetermined condition is established, a gaming medium is provided to the gaming machine based on first resource data stored in the first storage area, and the first A process for reducing the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in one storage area;
The process (E)
When it is determined in the process (D) that the amount is equal to or less than the predetermined amount, and the predetermined condition is further satisfied, in the common game, the second resource data stored in the second storage area by the process (B) is added. Based on this, a game medium is provided to the gaming machine. The server according to claim 1,
The processor further includes:
(F) An image or sound for notifying the player of only the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data out of the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data and the amount of the game medium indicated by the second resource data. Is output to an output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine, and is programmed to execute processing.
The process (E)
(E-1) When it is determined in the process (D) that the amount is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the second resource data stored in the second storage area by the process (B) instead of executing the process (F) A process for outputting an image or sound for informing the player of the amount of game media to the output device, and
(E-2) After executing the process (E-1), when the predetermined condition is further satisfied, based on the second source data stored in the second storage area by the process (B), the This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine. A gaming system having the following configuration,
Multiple gaming machines,
A server comprising a storage device provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, and a processor; and
A network that enables communication between the gaming machine and the server;
The processor is
(A) a process of storing data corresponding to the amount of gaming media betted in the gaming machine as first source data in a first storage area provided in the storage device;
(B) Data indicating the amount of game medium, and storing second resource data different from the first resource data in a second storage area provided in the storage device;
(C) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a gaming medium is given to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and is stored in the first storage area. Processing to reduce the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data,
(D) The process (C) determines whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area is equal to or less than a predetermined amount; and
(E) After determining that the amount has become equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the process (D), when the predetermined condition is further satisfied, based on the second source data stored in the second storage area by the process (B) The game machine is programmed to execute a process of providing a game medium. The gaming system according to claim 4,
The gaming machine includes an input device and a controller,
The controller is
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor further includes:
(F) programmed to execute a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b),
The process (A)
A part of the amount of the game medium indicated by the BET information received in the process (F) is added to the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area provided in the storage device. In this process, data indicating the amount of game media obtained by addition is stored in the first storage area as new first resource data. The gaming system according to claim 4,
The gaming machine includes an input device and a controller,
The controller is
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor further includes:
(F) programmed to execute a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b),
The process (B)
A part of the amount of game medium indicated by the BET information received in the process (F) is added to the amount of game medium indicated by the second resource data stored in the second storage area provided in the storage device. This is a process of storing data indicating the amount of game media obtained by addition in the second storage area as new second resource data. The gaming system according to claim 5,
The process (A)
A predetermined ratio of the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received in the process (F) to the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area provided in the storage device Is a process of storing, in the first storage area, data indicating the amount of game media obtained by adding the amount corresponding to
The process (B)
The predetermined percentage of the amount of game media indicated by the BET information received in the process (F) to the amount of game media indicated by the second resource data stored in the second storage area provided in the storage device Is a process of storing data indicating the amount of game media obtained by adding an amount corresponding to a specific ratio different from the above in the second storage area as new second resource data. The gaming system according to claim 4,
The gaming machine includes an input device and a controller,
The controller is
(A) a process of accepting an input to bet a game medium from the input device; and
(B) programmed to execute a process of transmitting BET information indicating the amount of gaming media betted in the process (a) to the processor;
The processor further includes:
(F) a process of receiving the BET information transmitted by the process (b), and
(G) A program for executing a process of cumulatively counting an amount corresponding to the amount of game medium indicated by the BET information received by the process (F) in association with a gaming machine that is a transmission source of the BET information. Has been
The process (C)
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the accumulated BET in the gaming machine out of the accumulated bet amounts corresponding to the amount of gaming media that are cumulatively counted for each gaming machine by the processing (G) with respect to the gaming machine. A process of giving game media by an amount corresponding to the amount and subtracting an amount corresponding to the accumulated bet amount from the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area. is there. The gaming system according to claim 4,
The process (C)
In a common game that is executed when a predetermined condition is established, a gaming medium is provided to the gaming machine based on first resource data stored in the first storage area, and the first A process for reducing the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in one storage area;
The process (E)
When it is determined in the process (D) that the amount is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, and the predetermined condition is further satisfied, in the common game, the second source data stored in the second storage area by the process (B) is added. Based on this, a game medium is provided to the gaming machine. The gaming system according to claim 4,
The gaming system includes:
An output device connected to the server or an output device included in the gaming machine;
The processor further includes:
(F) An image or sound for notifying the player of only the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data among the amount of the game medium indicated by the first resource data and the amount of the game medium indicated by the second resource data. Is programmed to execute processing to output to the output device,
The process (E)
(E-1) When it is determined in the process (D) that the amount is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the second resource stored in the second storage area by the process (B) instead of executing the process (F) A process of outputting an image or sound for informing the player of the amount of game media to the output device based on the data; and
(E-2) After executing the process (E-1), when a predetermined condition is further satisfied, based on the second source data stored in the second storage area by the process (B), the This is a process of giving a game medium to the gaming machine. A server control method comprising the following configuration,
The server
A storage device provided with a first storage area and a second storage area, and a processor;
Communication with gaming machine is possible,
The control method is:
(A) The processor stores data corresponding to the amount of gaming media betted in the gaming machine as first resource data in a first storage area provided in the storage device;
(B) The processor stores second resource data different from the first resource data in a second storage area provided in the storage device, which is data indicating the amount of game media;
(C) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the processor gives a gaming medium to the gaming machine based on the first resource data stored in the first storage area, and the first storage Reducing the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the area;
(D) The processor determines whether or not the amount of game media indicated by the first resource data stored in the first storage area is equal to or less than a predetermined amount in the step (C); and
(E) The second resource stored in the second storage area by the process (B) when a predetermined condition is further satisfied after the processor determines that the predetermined amount or less is reached in the step (D). And providing a gaming medium to the gaming machine based on the data.

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