3888results about "Roulette games" patented technology

To provide a game machine that can enhance playability and interest without increasing man hour and control load.SOLUTION: State control means can control a game state to a first specific state in response to the satisfaction of a specific end condition in a second specific state, and can control a game state to a third specific state in response to the satisfaction of a condition different from a condition for controlling a game state to the first specific state and a condition for controlling a game state to the second specific state. The specific end condition can be satisfied in response to the display of a prescribed transition symbol combination in a state in which a bonus winning combination is not determined as a winning combination by winning combination determination means in the second specific state. The prescribed transition symbol combination is configured to be displayable in a game in which a specific winning combination is determined. In a game in which a specific winning combination is determined, the prescribed transition symbol combination is displayed regardless of a player's stop operation mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 400

To provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to check whether it is electrically connected properly. [Solution] A gaming machine equipped with a movable body that can be operated by driving a motor, the gaming machine having a specified board, the motor being electrically connected to the specified board via a harness, a state in which the specified board and the harness are electrically connected being called a connected state, a state in which the specified board and the harness are not electrically connected being called a disconnected state, a connected state in which the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and a power-off state in which the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off being called a first state, and a power-off state in which the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and a power-off state in which the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off being called a disconnected state, the first state being a power-off state in which the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and a power-off state in which the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off, and the load on the gaming machine when manually operating the movable body is different between the first state and the second state.

To increase start efficiency by preventing occurrence of unneeded standby time regardless of the type of an external device, such as an inter-machine to be adopted, when power is turned on.SOLUTION: In a game machine, game value control means outputs connection information of an on state to game control means when it is connected to an external device, and outputs connection information of an off state to the game control means when it is not connected to the external device, the game control means transmits the connection information to the performance control means, the connection information is off for a predetermined period corresponding to the external device even if the game value control means is connected to the external device when power is turned on, and the performance control means stands by until the connection information is turned on for a specific, preset period, cancels the standby state when the connection information is turned on within the specific period, and determines the specific period when power is turned on next time on the basis of standby time until the connection information is turned on.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 455

To enable easy detection of communication abnormalities between a main control unit and a game token count control unit, and prevent a game from being hindered even if frequent abnormalities in a dedicated unit occur.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention comprises game control means, game value control means, and performance control means. The game control means is capable of serially communicating second information with the game value control means. When receiving specific information from the game control means, the game value control means is capable of transmitting response information to the game control means. The game value control means is capable of outputting multiple pieces of third information to the game control means in parallel. The multiple pieces of third information include reception abnormality information that is controlled to a first state when the second information is not correct information. When receiving third information including the reception abnormality information controlled to the first state, the performance control means notifies a player of reception abnormality in the second information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 475

To provide a slot machine that is improved regarding control when shifting to an advantageous section.SOLUTION: In any of a CZ2 state to be controlled when starting an advantageous section started from a normal section after completion of the advantageous section when an AT2 state is completed, and a CZ1 state to be controlled after going through a normal state and a precursor state after completion of the CZ2 state, an AT lottery is held when an AT lottery object winning combination is won. However, while control is performed to an AT1 state when an AT lottery is won in the CZ1 state, control is performed to an AT2 state relatively more advantageous than the AT1 state when an AT lottery is won in the CZ2 state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

To suppress the occurrence of errors that do not need to be detected (reported) when the power is turned on.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention comprises game control means, game value control means, and performance control means. The game control means is capable of serially communicating second information with the game value control means. Upon startup of the game machine, the game control means transmits predetermined multiple pieces of second information to the game value control means and then waits until startup of the game value control means is completed. The game value control means is capable of outputting multiple pieces of third information to the game control means in parallel. The multiple pieces of third information include initial setting information that is controlled to a first state when an initial setting operation performed upon startup is being executed and to a second state upon completion of the initial setting operation. The game value control means controls the initial setting information to the first state upon startup of the game machine, and after receiving multiple pieces of first information, controls the initial setting information to the second state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 472

To provide a game machine with improved performance control. [Solution] A gaming machine equipped with a plurality of speakers of different types, a plurality of audio circuits electrically connected to each of the plurality of speakers and capable of outputting audio signals, and a first board on which the plurality of audio circuits are arranged, wherein each of the plurality of audio circuits comprises a first component, a second component, and a third component, and in each of the plurality of audio circuits on the first board, the positional relationship between the first component, the second component, and the third component is approximately the same.

To provide a game machine that is improved regarding communication by a serial communication circuit between a main control section and a value control section.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a main control section 161 for controlling a game, and a token number control section 171 for controlling a credit possessed by a player, wherein the token number control section 171 can be communicably connected to a CU control section 323 of a card unit 3 that is an external connection device. The main control section 161 and the token number control section 171 are microcomputers having the same specifications that have a first serial communication circuit SR1 and a second serial communication circuit SR2, wherein the main control section 161 communicates with the token number control section 171 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1, and the token number control section 171 communicates with the main control section 161 by using the second serial communication circuit SR2, and communicates with the CU control section 323 of the card unit 3 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

To provide a game machine that is user-friendly for both players and gaming parlors.SOLUTION: The game machine is controlled to a complete function operation state in which the progress of a game is disabled when a cumulative number from a base point reaches an upper limit number (19000, etc.) with the base point as the lowest value of the cumulative number obtained by accumulating the number of differences on the basis of tokens used for betting and tokens put out in a predetermined period after power is turned on. When the cumulative number reaches the upper limit number regardless of whether the game is controlled to a prescribed state or an advantageous state, a disabling notification will be issued to the effect that the progress of the game will be disabled. When the cumulative number reaches a prescribed number (18500, etc.) smaller than the upper limit number regardless of whether the game is controlled to the prescribed state or the advantageous state, the remaining number up to the upper limit number is notified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 220

To provide a game machine that is improved regarding communication by a serial communication circuit between a main control section and a value control section.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a main control section 161 for controlling a game, and a token number control section 171 for controlling a credit possessed by a player, wherein the token number control section 171 can be communicably connected to a CU control section 323 of a card unit 3 that is an external connection device. The main control section 161 and the token number control section 171 are microcomputers having the same specifications that have a first serial communication circuit SR1 and a second serial communication circuit SR2, wherein the main control section 161 communicates with the token number control section 171 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1, and the token number control section 171 communicates with the main control section 161 by using the second serial communication circuit SR2, and communicates with the CU control section 323 of the card unit 3 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

To provide a game machine that is improved regarding communication by a serial communication circuit between a main control section and a value control section.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a main control section 161 for controlling a game, and a token number control section 171 for controlling a credit possessed by a player, wherein the token number control section 171 can be communicably connected to a CU control section 323 of a card unit 3 that is an external connection device. The main control section 161 and the token number control section 171 are microcomputers having the same specifications that have a first serial communication circuit SR1 and a second serial communication circuit SR2, wherein the main control section 161 communicates with the token number control section 171 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1, and the token number control section 171 communicates with the main control section 161 by using the second serial communication circuit SR2, and communicates with the CU control section 323 of the card unit 3 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

To provide a game machine capable of suitably performing execution control of notification.SOLUTION: A main-side MPU 72 for controlling progress of a game, and a performance-side MPU 92 for controlling execution of a performance in an upper lamp 61, a speaker 62, and an image display device 63 on the basis of commands transmitted by the main-side MPU 72 are provided. A rotation reception command including a stopping order of a reel corresponding to a predetermined index value is transmitted from the main-side MPU 72 when winning the predetermined index value by lottery processing of a winning combination in an AT state, and in the performance-side MPU 92, a stopping order of a reel corresponding to information included in the rotation reception command is reported by the image display device 63 when receiving the rotation reception command. In the performance-side MPU 92, when a reel is stopped following the stopping order reported by the image display device 63, a corresponding GET image is displayed on the image display device 63.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

To provide a game machine that is improved regarding communication by a serial communication circuit between a main control section and a value control section.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a main control section 161 for controlling a game, and a token number control section 171 for controlling a credit possessed by a player, wherein the token number control section 171 can be communicably connected to a CU control section 323 of a card unit 3 that is an external connection device. The main control section 161 and the token number control section 171 are microcomputers having the same specifications that have a first serial communication circuit SR1 and a second serial communication circuit SR2, wherein the main control section 161 communicates with the token number control section 171 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1, and the token number control section 171 communicates with the main control section 161 by using the second serial communication circuit SR2, and communicates with the CU control section 323 of the card unit 3 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

To provide a game machine that is improved regarding communication by a serial communication circuit between a main control section and a value control section.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a main control section 161 for controlling a game, and a token number control section 171 for controlling a credit possessed by a player, wherein the token number control section 171 can be communicably connected to a CU control section 323 of a card unit 3 that is an external connection device. The main control section 161 and the token number control section 171 are microcomputers having the same specifications that have a first serial communication circuit SR1 and a second serial communication circuit SR2, wherein the main control section 161 communicates with the token number control section 171 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1, and the token number control section 171 communicates with the main control section 161 by using the second serial communication circuit SR2, and communicates with the CU control section 323 of the card unit 3 by using the first serial communication circuit SR1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

To provide a game machine which can increase game properties or amusement without increasing a man-hour or control load.SOLUTION: When a bonus combination is not carried over, at least a first specific state in which a determination mode of a replay combination is a first mode, and a second specific state in which the determination mode of the replay combination is a second mode are present. A determination mode of the bonus combination can be varied between the first specific state and the second specific state. The second specific state is a state in which the determination mode of the bonus combination is advantageous. On the condition of an end of a bonus state, a control for the second specific state is performed. In response to a satisfaction of a specific end condition in the second specific state, a control for the first specific state can be performed. The specific end condition can be satisfied in response to that a stipulated transition drawing combination is displayed without winning the bonus combination in the second specific state. The stipulated transition drawing combination is displayed according to a stop operation mode of a player in a game in which a specific combination is determined as a winning combination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 402

To provide a game machine capable of making progress of a game suitable.SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, a game lottery is held and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to be rotated when a start lever 41 is operated, the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop rotating when stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and tokens corresponding to a lottery result of a game are put out when patterns corresponding to the lottery result are stopped in an effective line, a command corresponding to the game contents is outputted from a sub-control device, and a performance is executed on an auxiliary display part 65 by the sub-control device. When a pressing order notification performance for designating operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is executed and when operation corresponding to the designated pressing order notification performance is performed, a winning correspondence performance can be executed even if the corresponding pattern is stopped and prize winning is not established.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1117

To provide a game machine capable of making progress of a game suitable.SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, a game lottery is held and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to be rotated when a start lever 41 is operated, the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop rotating when stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and tokens corresponding to a lottery result of a game are put out when patterns corresponding to the lottery result are stopped in an effective line, a command corresponding to the game contents is output from a main control device to a sub-control device, and a performance is executed on an auxiliary display part 65 by the sub-control device. A remaining putout number in an AT mode is displayed on the basis of commands from the main control device, and an acquired number in the AT mode is displayed on the basis of commands from the main control device and a counter stored by the sub-control device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1117

To provide a game machine capable of making progress of a game suitable.SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, a game lottery is held and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to be rotated when a start lever 41 is operated, the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop rotating when stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and tokens corresponding to a lottery result of a game are put out when patterns corresponding to the lottery result are stopped in an effective line, a game progress command corresponding to the game contents is outputted from a sub-control device, and a performance is executed on an auxiliary display part 65 by the sub-control device. When a game progress command not corresponding to performance contents during execution is received, execution of a performance based on the received game progress command can be disabled.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1117

To provide a game machine improved in processing related to a game value.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes a main control board 100 which can execute processing related to a game, a game value control board 200 which can execute processing related to a game value, and a game value display device 20 which can display a value of the game value owned by a player. The game value control board 200 can execute game value giving time processing which is executed when a winning is satisfied and the game value is given, and count time processing carried out when a count button 19 is operated. Even when an operation of the count button 19 is received, the game value giving time processing can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 132

To provide a game machine capable of making progress of a game suitable.SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, a game lottery is held and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to be rotated when a start lever 41 is operated, the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop rotating when stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and tokens corresponding to a lottery result of a game are put out when patterns corresponding to the lottery result are stopped in an effective line, a command corresponding to the game contents is outputted from the main control device to a sub-control device, and a performance is executed on an auxiliary display part 65 by the sub-control device. Display of a remaining putout number in an AT mode can be updated and an acquired number in an AT mode can be updated after eliminating synchronization abnormality.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1117

To provide a game machine capable of making progress of a game suitable.SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, a game lottery is held and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to be rotated when a start lever 41 is operated, the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop rotating when stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and tokens corresponding to a lottery result of a game are put out when patterns corresponding to the lottery result are stopped in an effective line, a command corresponding to the game contents is outputted from a sub-control device, and a performance is executed on an auxiliary display part 65 by the sub-control device. The sub-control device can execute first notification corresponding to a first process by a command based on the first process executed by the main control device, and can execute second notification corresponding to a second process by a command based on the first process.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1117

To provide a game machine that is improved regarding a setting for timer interruption by a game control microcomputer and a value control microcomputer.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a main control section 161 for controlling a game and a token number control section 171 for controlling a credit possessed by a player, microcomputers for constituting the main control section 161 and the token number control section 171 are microcomputers having the same specifications that allow interruption to occur by a first timer interruption because of expiration of a first timer circuit TM1, a second timer interruption because of expiration of a second timer circuit TM2, and the like, and the setting of the microcomputer for constituting the main control circuit 161 and the microcomputer for constituting the token number control section 171 is commonalized so as to generate a timer interruption because of expiration of the same timer circuit each.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

To provide a technique for enabling a player to easily recognize that tokens are counted when a count button is depressed in a game machine.SOLUTION: In the game machine of the present invention, performance control means outputs a sound corresponding to the information from sound output means on the basis of the information relating to the counting operation to counting operation means, the information relating to the counting operation to the counting operation means includes first information relating to an operation state of the counting operation means and second information relating to a counting state of game value, the performance control means controls the sound output means to output a sound corresponding to an operation duration time of the counting operation means based on the received first information and second information, and when the operation duration time is less than a predetermined time, the game value can be counted in one unit, and when the operation duration time is less than the predetermined time, the performance control means outputs a predetermined sound.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 452

Prevents the assumption that a setting has been changed. [Solution] The presentation state control means grants a specific benefit (e.g., an increment in the count value of the bell counter) corresponding to the result of the next game in the event that the stop switch is operated in a second operation mode (e.g., an irregular operation mode) in a non-advantageous zone, but if the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode in a favorable zone, the specific benefit is not granted in the next game, and the presentation control means executes a first presentation related to the specific benefit if a specific benefit is granted, and does not execute the first presentation if a specific benefit is not granted in response to operation in the second operation mode, but does not execute the first presentation if the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode in a non-advantageous zone and a specific benefit is granted in the next game.

To provide a slot machine that is improved regarding control for determining that a difference between an impartation number and a use number in an advantageous section exceeds a specific number.SOLUTION: A difference between the total number of imparted game values imparted in an advantageous section and the total number of used imparted game values is counted as a difference number count value, the advantageous section is completed when a specific event based on borrow of the difference number count value occurs, and an initial value of the difference number count value is set such that a specific phenomenon occurs when a difference between the total impartation number and the total use number exceeds a specific number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 93

To provide a slot machine that is improved regarding control for determining that a difference between an impartation number and a use number in an advantageous section exceeds a specific number.SOLUTION: A difference between the total number of imparted game values imparted in an advantageous section and the total number of used imparted game values is counted as a difference number count value, the advantageous section is completed when a specific event based on borrow of the difference number count value occurs, and an initial value of the difference number count value is set such that a specific phenomenon occurs when a difference between the total impartation number and the total use number exceeds a specific number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 93

A bonus providing device, including a bonus providing element, distinct from underlying game play that enables a plurality of players unique benefits to an underlying game winning outcome or triggering outcome is provided. The bonus providing element provides indications of at least three individual random indicators, wherein at least two of the at least three individual random indicators are linear, each one of the plurality of players being associated with a player station, the player stations being divided into a plurality of groups, with a predetermined number of player stations being associated with each of the groups, The three individual random indicators including an identification of a randomly selected one of the groups, an identification of a randomly selected one of the player stations associated with the randomly selected one of the groups, and an identification of a randomly selected parameter associated with a bonus award.

To provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to check whether it is electrically connected properly. [Solution] A gaming machine having a movable body operable by a motor electrically connected to a specified board via a harness having multiple wiring and a second connector at one end which is connected to a first connector arranged on the specified board, wherein the first state is a first connected state and power cut state in which the first connector and the second connector are connected and functioning normally, the second state is a second connected state and power cut state in which the first connector and the second connector are connected and partially disconnected, and the third state is a non-connected state and power cut state in which the first connector and the second connector are not connected, and the load on manual operation of the movable body may differ between the first state and the second state, and the load on manual operation of the movable body differs between the first state and the third state.

To provide a game machine capable of performing appropriate performance control on the sub side without unnecessarily compressing the data capacity on the main side.SOLUTION: Game control means can execute normal processing of adding and updating a predetermined value by a predetermined value, and when the predetermined value exceeds a specific threshold value that reaches the upper limit when the normal processing is next executed, the game control means can execute correction processing of correcting the predetermined value to the specific threshold value before the predetermined value is next transmitted. A first performance and a second performance are controlled to execute substantially the same content, but the time scales of at least some of the performances are different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 424