JP2002346180A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which can properly decide an actual special game state period of time even when a prize ball discharging abnormality due to a ball-clogging of game balls which are discharged from a game machine during a special game state or a ball-clogging in a replenishing unit which replenishes game balls to be replenished to the game machine occurs. SOLUTION: This game system collects game related information regarding a game machine, and is equipped with a special game state signal-detecting means, a game value imparting signal-detecting means, and an actual special game state generating means. In this case, the special game state signal-detecting means detects the output state of a special game state signal which is outputted from the game machine under a special game state. The game value imparting signal-detecting means detects a game value imparting signal regarding the imparting of a game value. The actual special game state generating means decides an actual special game state by extending a special game state period of time which is specified by the special game state signal. In this case, the actual special game state generating means judges the actual special game state by extending the special game state period of time by a specified period of time being determined in advance when a specified game value imparting signal is not detected by the game value imparting signal-detecting means during the special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal-detecting means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for collecting information relating to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a special gaming state determination.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional gaming machines (computers including peripheral devices such as island computers, stand computers, and call lamps in addition to gaming machine management devices) are output from gaming machines as external information. According to the special prize signal indicating that the game is in the special game state (big hit state), the sales data such as the number of prize balls discharged in the special game state (big hit state) and the number of prize balls discharged in the non-special game state are totaled. The special prize signal is output while the gaming machine is in the special gaming state, and is stopped when the special gaming state ends and the variable winning device is closed.

However, even if the player wins the variable prize device (large winning opening) during the special game state, even after the stoppage of the special prize signal due to a delay in the discharge of the prize ball or the like, the game medium (game game) related to the special game is stopped. Ball, medal, etc.) may be ejected.
Therefore, in order to solve this problem, a fixed time (for example, 90 seconds) set in advance after stopping the special prize signal is added,
A method of extending a special prize period and totaling sales data (set time method) is known. In addition, as a method considering the performance of each gaming machine, a monitoring time (for example, 10 seconds) of a prize ball signal (supply signal) set in advance after the stop of the special prize signal is provided, and the prize ball signal (supply) is provided during the monitoring time. (Signal) is detected, a method of adding the monitoring time to the special prize period and resetting the monitoring time anew is repeated to extend the special prize period and to collect the business data (periodic time method).

[0004]

However, in the latter period time method, which is an excellent method for extending the prize period, abnormal discharge of the prize balls occurs, such as the occurrence of clogging during the prize period, and until the end of the prize period. If it is not restored, the prize ball signal (supply signal) cannot be detected within the monitoring time, and the special prize period is extended, which makes it difficult to total the sales data.

According to the present invention, even if a prize ball discharge abnormality occurs due to a clogging of a game ball discharged from a gaming machine during a special game state or a clogging of a replenishing unit for supplying a game ball to the gaming machine, an actual special game is performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of determining a state time and more accurately summing up business data related to a special prize period.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine configured to be able to generate a special game state advantageous to a player, and to provide a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state. A special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state, and a game apparatus for collecting the game value. A game value providing signal detecting means for detecting a game value providing signal; and a real special game state generating means for judging a real special game state by extending a special game state time specified from the special game state signal. The actual special game state generation means detects a predetermined game value provision signal by the game value provision signal detection means during a special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means. If the non being, characterized by the determination of the actual special game state by the extended special game state time a predetermined prescribed time.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, when a predetermined game value assignment signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means during a special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means. The game value providing abnormality determining means for determining a game value giving abnormal state is provided, and the actual special game state generating means is provided for a predetermined monitoring time after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detecting means. If the game value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special game state time specified from the special game state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time, and the actual special game state is set. The first actual special game state generating means for making a determination and the special game state signal after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detecting means. The second special special game state generating means for determining the actual special game state by extending the special game state time specified from the predetermined predetermined time, the first real special game state generating means, and the second real special game state generating means. The first real special game state generating means and the second real special game state generating means are switchable so that any one of the special game state generating means functions, and the switching means is The first real special game state generating means is switched to the second real special game state generating means based on the determination of the abnormal game value provision state by the abnormal game value provision abnormality determining means.

In a third aspect based on the second aspect, the switching means generates the first real special gaming state when the switching means obtains a determination that the gaming value imparting abnormality is determined to be a gaming value imparting abnormal state. Switching from the means to the second actual special game state generating means.

In a fourth aspect based on the second aspect, the switching means is configured to output the first actual special game state generating means after the special game state signal detecting means stops detecting the output of the special game state signal. To the second actual special game state generating means.

[0010] In a fifth aspect based on the fourth aspect, the switching means is in a gaming value giving abnormal state when switching from the first real special gaming state generating means to the second real special gaming state generating means. Only the first actual special gaming state generating means is switched to the second actual special gaming state generating means.

In a sixth aspect based on the second to fifth aspects, the switching means is switched by detecting a game value assignment abnormal state by detecting a game value assignment signal by the game value assignment signal detection means. The second real special game state generating means is switched to the first real special game state generating means.

In a seventh aspect based on the second to sixth aspects, the second actual special gaming state generating means calculates an abnormal state time based on a result of the abnormal state determination by the game value giving abnormality determining means. The correction of a preset time is performed based on the abnormal state time.

An eighth invention is configured to generate a special game state advantageous to a player, and collects game-related information relating to a gaming machine that gives a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state. A special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state, and detecting a game value provision signal related to the provision of the game value. A predetermined monitoring time is set after the special game state signal is not detected by the special game state signal detecting means and the special game state signal detecting means, and the game value providing signal is detected within the monitoring time An actual special game state generating means for extending a special game state time specified from the special game state signal in relation to the monitoring time to determine an actual special game state; During the special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detecting means, when the predetermined game value giving signal is not detected by the game value giving signal detecting means, it is determined that the game value giving abnormal state is determined. Means, a monitoring time changing means for changing the monitoring time of the actual special game state generating means, when the gaming value giving abnormality determining means determines the gaming value giving abnormal state,
It is characterized by having.

In a ninth aspect based on the eighth aspect, the monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time after the output of the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detecting means. It is characterized by.

In a tenth aspect based on the ninth aspect, the monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time only when the game time is changed and only when the game value is abnormal. I do.

In an eleventh aspect based on the first to tenth aspects, the game value provision abnormality determination means is a special game state detected by the special game state signal detection means, and the game value provision signal detection means is provided. When the detection of the game value giving signal is not recognized for more than a predetermined time, it is determined that the game value giving abnormal state.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, a special game state advantageous to a player can be generated, and game-related information relating to a gaming machine that provides a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state is collected. A special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state, and a game value grant relating to the provision of the game value. A game value providing signal detecting means for detecting a signal; and a special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detecting means, when a predetermined game value providing signal is not detected by the game value providing signal detecting means. The game value provision abnormality judging means for judging the value provision abnormal state and the special game state signal detection means are not detected by the special game state signal detection means. After that, a predetermined monitoring time is set, and if the game value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special game state time specified from the special game state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time. And a special game specified from the special game state signal after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the first real special game state generation means for determining the real special game state and the special game state signal detection means. Extending the state time by a predetermined period of time, a second actual special gaming state generating means for determining an actual special gaming state, and a case where the gaming value giving abnormal state is determined by the gaming value giving abnormality determining means, The first real special game state generating means functions as switching means for switching to the second real special game state generating means.

According to a thirteenth aspect, a special game state advantageous to a player can be generated, and game-related information relating to a gaming machine for providing a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state is collected. A special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state, and a program used for giving the game value. Game value providing signal detecting means for detecting the related game value providing signal, and a predetermined monitoring time is set after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detecting means, and the game value is set within the monitoring time. When the grant signal is detected, the special game state time specified from the special game state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time, and the actual special game state is extended. A real special game state generating means for determining a state, and during a special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detecting means, when a predetermined game value giving signal is not detected by the game value giving signal detecting means, A game value provision abnormality judging means for judging a game value provision abnormality state, and a monitor for changing a monitoring time of the actual special game state generation means when the game value provision abnormality judgment means judges the game value provision abnormality state. It is characterized by functioning as time changing means.

[0019]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine related to a gaming machine which is capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player and which provides a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state. A game device for collecting information, a special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in a special game state, and a game value provision signal relating to provision of a game value. A special game state generating means for extending the special game state time specified from the special game state signal to determine the actual special game state, and the actual special game state Generating means, during a special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means, when the predetermined game value provision signal is not detected by the game value provision signal detection means, Since the actual special game state is determined by extending the special game state time by a predetermined time, the game ball is discharged from the game machine during the special game state (big hit state) and the game is stopped by the game machine. Even when a prize ball signal (supply signal) cannot be detected due to a prize ball discharge abnormality due to a clogging of a replenishing unit for replenishing a ball, more accurate business data can be totaled.

In the second invention, during the special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detecting means, if the predetermined game value giving signal is not detected by the game value giving signal detecting means, the game value giving abnormal state is determined. The special special game state generating means sets a predetermined monitoring time after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detecting means, and sets the game value within the monitoring time. When the grant signal is detected, the special game state time specified from the special game state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time, and the first real special game state generating means for determining the real special game state; After the special game state signal is no longer detected by the game state signal detecting means, the special game state time specified from the special game state signal is extended by a predetermined time. The first real special game state generating means for determining the real special game state, and the first real special game state generating means and the second real special game state generating means, wherein the first real special game state generating means The actual special game state generating means and the second actual special game state generating means are configured by switching means capable of switching between the real special game state generating means and the second real special gaming state generating means. The first real special game state generating means is switched to the second real special game state generating means on the basis of the first real special game state generating means. When a prize ball signal (supply signal) cannot be detected due to a prize ball discharge abnormality due to a clogging of a replenishing unit for replenishing a supply ball, the first real special game state generating means (periodic time method) sends a second real special game state. Since the actual special game state time is determined by switching to the formation means (set time method), the specific game state time specified from the special game state signal is not extended because the prize ball signal (supply signal) is not detected. This makes it possible to collect the sales data more accurately without erroneously determining the actual special game state time.

In the third invention, when the switching unit obtains a determination that the game value provision abnormality is in the game value provision abnormality state, the switching unit generates the second real special game state from the first real special game state generation unit. By switching to the means, it is possible to reliably switch the method of determining the actual special game state.

In the fourth invention, the switching means is configured to switch the first real special gaming state generating means to the second real special gaming state generating means after the special gaming state signal detecting means no longer detects the output of the special gaming state signal. Since the real special game state generating means is switched at the timing when the second real special game state generating means starts operating, it is determined whether or not to switch in response to a change in state after detecting an abnormal prize ball discharge. can do.

In the fifth invention, the switching means, when switching from the first actual special gaming state generating means to the second actual special gaming state generating means, is only in the case of a game value giving abnormal state,
Since the first actual special game state generating means is switched to the second actual special game state generating means, the switching is performed only when the special game is in an abnormal state at the end, so that the abnormal state can be restored by the end of the special game state. For example, the actual special game state time can be accurately determined by performing the determination using the cycle time method.

[0024] In the sixth invention, the switching means includes a first real special game state generating means switched by the detection of the game value provision signal detected by the game value provision signal detection means to detect the abnormal game value provision state. Since it switches to the actual special game state generating means, when the recovery of the prize ball discharge abnormality is detected, the first actual special game state generating means makes a determination using the cycle time method, so that the actual special game state time is accurately determined. Can be.

According to the eighth aspect, a special game state advantageous to the player can be generated, and game-related information relating to a gaming machine that gives a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state is collected. A game device, a special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from a gaming machine in a special game state, and a game value for detecting a game value provision signal related to provision of a game value A predetermined monitoring time is set after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detecting means and the special game state signal detecting means, and if the game value provision signal is detected within the monitor time, the special game state signal The actual special game state generating means for determining the actual special game state by extending the specified special game state time in relation to the monitoring time, and the detection of the special game state signal detecting means In the special game state based on the above, when the predetermined game value provision signal is not detected by the game value provision signal detection means, the game value provision abnormality determination means and the game value provision abnormality determination means are determined to be in the game value provision abnormal state. Monitoring time changing means for changing the monitoring time of the actual special gaming state generating means when it is determined that the value addition is abnormal;
, A prize ball signal (supply signal) cannot be detected due to clogging of game balls discharged from the game balls during a special game state or prize ball discharge abnormality due to clogging of a supply unit for supplying a supply ball to the gaming machine. At times, the monitoring time of the periodic time system can be changed to determine the actual special game state time of the periodic time system in consideration of the abnormal state.

In the ninth aspect, the monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time after the special game state signal detection means no longer detects the output of the special game state signal. Switches the actual special game state generating means at the timing of the start of the operation, it is possible to determine whether or not to switch in response to a change in the state after detecting an abnormal prize ball discharge.

In a tenth aspect based on the ninth aspect, the monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time only when the game value is abnormal when the monitoring time is changed. Since it is switched only when it is in the state, if the abnormal state has been recovered by the end of the special game state, an appropriate monitoring time is set, and the actual special game state time in the cycle time method is accurately determined. be able to.

In an eleventh aspect based on the first to tenth aspects, the game value provision abnormality determining means is a special game state detected by the special game state signal detection means, and the game value provision signal detection means is a game value provision means. If the signal is not detected for more than a predetermined time, the game value is determined to be abnormal, and the game ball is discharged from the game ball in the special game state and the supply ball is supplied to the game machine. It is possible to appropriately detect an award ball discharge abnormality due to a blockage of a unit.

[0029]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a typical connection form of a management device in a game hall (hall).

A plurality of gaming machines 1 are installed in the island facility, and one collection adapter 2 (computer) is connected to each gaming machine 1 or to a plurality of (for example, two) gaming machines 1. Specifically, a prize ball signal, a special prize signal,
Signals related to the game, such as a probability change signal and a symbol confirmation signal, are output, and these signals are input to the collection adapter 2. These signals are sent from the collection adapter 2 via the network 3 to the management device 4 (hall computer).
Sent to.

Note that an island computer may be provided between the management device 4 and the collection adapter 3 as an intermediate counting device for each island. Further, the gaming machine 1 and the management device 4 may be configured to be directly connected without using the collection adapter 3 or the island computer. Further, the collection adapter 2 may be configured to also serve as an information disclosure device that displays the past operation status of the gaming machine 1 (the number of starts, the number of big hits, and the like), a call lamp, and the like.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the management device 4 for managing the entire hall collects the data on the operation status of the gaming machine 1, but the management device 4 manages the gaming machine 1 for each stand or for each island. The present invention can also be applied to a management device (for example, a computer device such as an information collection device and an information disclosure device) as a device for use.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram around the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and mainly shows collection of information from the gaming machine 1.

The gaming machine 1 outputs external information relating to the game. The signals output from the gaming machine 1 include:
A “ball out signal” indicating that the prize balls in the upper tank are insufficient, and prompting the replenishment of balls from the island facility, and a “prize” output every time a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are discharged. "Ball signal", "ball lending signal" output every time a predetermined number (for example, 25) of game balls are lent, "start signal" output when the fluctuation display device starts fluctuation display, There are a "symbol confirmation signal" output when the fluctuation display is stopped, a "big hit signal" output during a special game state (big hit state), a "probable change signal" output during probability fluctuation, and the like.

In the island facilities where the gaming machine 1 is installed,
The game machine 1 is provided with a replenishing unit for replenishing game balls (prize balls, lending balls) and a collection unit for collecting incoming balls (out balls) from the game machine 1. The replenishing unit has a replenishing number counting unit 5 for counting the number of balls replenished to the gaming machine 1,
The replenishment number counting section 5 uses the replenishment information as a result of counting the replenishment balls as a replenishment signal as a pulse signal (for example, one pulse for ten).
To output. The collecting unit has a collecting ball counting unit 6 that counts incoming balls (out balls) collected from the gaming machine 1, and the collecting ball counting unit 6 uses operation information of the result of counting the collected balls as a collected ball signal. Output as a pulse signal (for example, 10 pulses for 1 pulse).

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The game control device 10 and the discharge control device 11 include a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and an input / output interface (I
/ F).

Detection signals from various detection devices (such as a general winning opening switch) are input to the game control device 10, and a program (game program) recorded in the ROM is executed based on these detection signals, Control (game control). For example, when a winning of a game ball to the starting port is detected, a variable display game by the variable display device is started. A “start signal” is output when the variable display game is started by the variable display device (variable display starts). As a result of the variable display game by the variable display device, when the symbol on which the variable display is performed stops, a "symbol determination signal" is output. As a result of the variable display game, a “special prize signal” is output during a special game state (big hit state) that occurs when the symbol stops at the special symbol.

The game control device 10 has winning port switches 1 to N
When a winning of a game ball to a winning opening is detected, the number of winning balls determined for each winning opening is output to the discharge control device 11 as a winning ball control command signal. The discharge control device 11 includes a discharge unit 14
Is operated to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls determined by the prize ball control command signal.

The game control device 10 monitors whether or not the prize ball is discharged correctly. That is, it is monitored whether or not the number of discharge commands transmitted as the prize ball control command signal to the discharge control device 11 and the actual number of discharges detected by the prize ball detection sensors 1 and 2 match. When the prize ball detection sensor detects that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls have been discharged, the prize ball signal is output.

Various signals output from the gaming machine 1 are output from a game board external output terminal 12 and a frame external output terminal (not shown).

FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the gaming machine 1 is in a customer waiting state, and a signal instructing display of a customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device 10 to the display control device. A customer waiting screen (moving image or still image) is displayed on the display screen of the variable display device.

When the game ball hit in the game area wins the starting port, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 10, and a winning symbol of the variable display game is selected, and the game control device 10 A signal for commanding the variable display is sent to the display control device, and the variable display of a plurality of symbols is started in the left, right, and middle variable display areas of the screen of the variable display device. At this time, a “start signal” is output outside the gaming machine 1.

After a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, the variable display is temporarily stopped (for example, the symbol is slightly fluctuated at the stop position in the order of left, right, and middle). When a reach state (for example, a state where a left symbol and a right symbol may generate a big hit) occurs, a predetermined reach game is performed. In this reach game, for example, the medium symbol is displayed at a very low speed, displayed at a very high speed, or displayed at a high speed, or the display is inverted. In addition, background display and character display are performed according to the reach game.

If the result of the winning symbol lottery is a big hit, each of the left, right and middle symbols finally stops at a predetermined big hit combination, a big hit occurs, and the special variable winning device Special games are held over the period. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) passed as one unit (one round) in the special variable prize device. A predetermined round (for example, 16
Round) repeated. Also, when a big hit game occurs, a signal for instructing a display related to the big hit game from the game control device 10 to the display control device, such as a big hit fanfare display, a round number display, a big hit effect display, is transmitted,
The big hit game is displayed on the screen of the variable display device. During the jackpot game, a "special prize signal" is displayed outside the gaming machine 1.
Is output.

When the game ball wins the starting opening during the variable display game or the big hit game (when the special symbol start memory is generated), the special ball is stored in the special symbol start memory, and after the variable display game ends (losing). ) Or after the big hit game is over, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory. On the other hand, when the variable display game ends (at the time of loss) or when the big hit game ends, if there is no special symbol start memory,
Return to customer waiting state.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

A special prize signal and a prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 are input to a gaming machine (management device) 4. Further, a replenishment signal from the replenishment number counting unit 5 is input to the gaming machine 4. That is, the special prize signal from the gaming machine 1 is input to the special gaming state signal detecting means 41 of the gaming machine 4, and it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state (big hit state). In addition, the prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 as a gaming value giving signal is input to the gaming value giving signal detecting means 42 of the gaming machine 4, and it is determined whether or not a prize ball has been discharged from the gaming machine 1. .

Further, in the present embodiment, the replenishment signal from the replenishment number counting section 5 is also input to the game value provision signal detecting means 42 of the game apparatus 4 as a game value provision signal. That is, the game value providing signal includes a prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 and a supply signal from the supply number counting unit 5. This replenishment signal is output when the replenishment number counting unit 5 replenishes the gaming machine 1 with game balls, as described above.
When a game ball is ejected from the gaming machine 1 and the game ball runs short, the game signal is supplied to the gaming machine 1 from the replenishment number counting unit 5 because the game ball is replenished. It is almost equal to the number.

The detection results by the special game state signal detection means 41 and the game value provision signal detection means 42 are determined by the game value provision abnormality determination means 47 and the first actual special game state generation means 43.
And the second actual special game state generating means 44. Thereby, the game value provision abnormality determination means 47 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the provision of the game value (discharge of award balls) by the gaming machine, and the first real special game state generation means 43 and the second real game state The special game state generating means 44 determines the actual special game state time by extending the time when the special game state signal is detected.

The first real special game state generating means 43, the second real special game state generating means 44 and the switching means 45 constitute the real special game state generating means, and the special game state signal detecting means 41 and the game value giving signal The actual special game state time, which is the time when the game balls related to the special game state are actually ejected, is determined from the signal input to the detection means 42 and the actual special game state signal is output.

That is, the first actual special game state generating means 4
3 is the discharge of the prize ball (game value assignment signal) if the game value assignment signal is detected within a preset monitoring time after the detection of the special game state signal is not recognized.
Is determined to be discharge related to a special game, and an actual special game state signal is output by a cycle time method of extending the special game state time. In addition, the second actual special game state generating means 44
After the special game state signal is no longer detected, the special game state time is extended by a predetermined time, and the actual special game state signal is output by the set time method. The determination of the actual special game state by the cycle time method and the set time method will be described later in detail.

The switching means 45 switches between the first real special gaming state generating means 43 and the second real special gaming state generating means 44 based on the determination result of the gaming value giving abnormality determining means 47, and The game state generation unit 43 or the second actual special game state generation unit 44 determines the special game state time,
An actual special game state signal is output.

The setting means 46 sets whether the special game state time is determined by the first real special game state generating means 43 or the second real special game state generating means 44. An employee of the hall operates the operation unit of the device 4 (such as a hall computer) to make settings. That is, the first actual special game state generating means 43 determines the special game state time based on the monitoring result of the game balls discharged (supplied) after the special game state signal is stopped, and the second actual special game state generating means 44 The special game state time is extended for a predetermined time after the special game state signal is stopped. Which of these methods is appropriate depends on the characteristics of the gaming machine, the state of the game, and the like, and can be arbitrarily set at the game arcade. In the normal state, the first actual special gaming state generating unit 43 or the second actual special gaming state generating unit 44 selectively functions by the operation of the switching unit 47 in accordance with the setting of the setting unit 46.

The game value giving abnormality judging means 47 monitors whether there is an abnormality in the game value giving by the game machine 1, that is, the prize ball signal from the game machine 1 or the supply signal from the supply number counting section 5. Then, it is monitored whether or not the gaming machine 1 normally gives a game value (discharges a game ball). In particular,
When the gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state, prize balls are continuously discharged. Therefore, when the special prize signal is output from the gaming machine 1 (in the special gaming state), the prize from the gaming machine 1 is output. If neither the ball signal nor the replenishment signal from the replenishment number counting unit 5 (or one of the replenishment signals) is detected, it is determined that a ball jam state in which the game balls are clogged has occurred in the discharge unit of the gaming machine 1.

When it is determined by the gaming value giving abnormality determining means 47 that the discharge of the gaming machine is abnormal, the switching means 45 is operated to select the second actual special gaming state generating means 44 and to execute the special gaming state. After the detection of the signal is no longer accepted, the special game state time is extended for a predetermined time,
An actual special game state signal is output.

Here, the first actual special game state generating means 43
The cycle time method used as a criterion for determining the actual special game state will be described.

During the special prize period, a special prize signal is generated from the gaming machine 1, and the prize ball is continuously discharged by the big hit game (there is a payout), and the prize ball signal is output. When the jackpot game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal,
The gaming machine 4 starts an 8-second monitoring timer, and monitors whether or not a prize ball is being discharged from the gaming machine 1 during that time (whether a prize ball signal can be detected). If the discharge of the prize ball (prize ball signal) is detected in the first 8 seconds, the next monitoring time is set (extending the monitoring time), and the monitoring timer of 8 seconds is started,
It is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during the newly set monitoring time. And the second monitoring time (8 seconds)
If the discharge of the prize ball is not detected at this time, it is determined that the special prize period has ended at the end of this last monitoring time, and the first actual special game state generating means determines the time until the detection of the game value giving signal. The actual special game state is determined to be included in the special game state time.

That is, the first actual special gaming state generating means determines the actual special gaming state by including the monitoring time at which the gaming value imparting signal is detected in the special gaming state time. Time) can be accurately determined.

It is also possible to determine that the special prize period has ended at the end of the previously determined monitoring time (at the start of the last monitoring time). When the prize ball discharge is not detected in the last monitoring time as described above, the prize period can be more accurately determined by ending the prize period at the start of the last monitoring time.

When the big hit game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming machine 4 starts an 8-second monitoring timer, during which the prize balls are discharged from the gaming machine 1. (A prize ball signal can be detected) is monitored. Then, if the prize ball signal is detected before the first monitoring time of 8 seconds elapses, the next monitoring time is set when the prize ball signal is detected without extending the monitoring time (extending the monitoring time).
Then, the monitoring timer of 8 seconds is started to monitor whether or not the prize balls are discharged from the gaming machine 1 during the newly set monitoring time. If the discharge of the prize ball is not detected during the third monitoring time (8 seconds), it is determined that the special prize period has ended at the end of the last monitoring time, and the first actual special game state generating means The actual special game state is determined by including the time until the detection of the game value giving signal in the special game state time.

That is, when the first actual special game state generating means detects the game value providing signal within the preset monitoring time, the monitoring time for detecting the game value providing signal is reset, and the game value is set. Since the applied signal is monitored repeatedly, the monitoring time can be finely divided, and the prize period can be accurately determined.

When the big hit game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming machine 4 starts an 8 second monitoring timer in the first monitoring, during which the gaming machine 1
It is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from (a prize ball signal can be detected). Then, when the prize ball is discharged (prize ball signal) in the first 8 seconds, the next monitoring time is set (extending the monitoring time), the 8 second monitoring timer is started, and the newly set time is set. During the (second) monitoring time, it is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1. If the prize ball is discharged in the second monitoring time (8 seconds), the next (third) monitoring time is set (the monitoring time is extended).

Then, the monitoring time is shortened from the monitoring time after the predetermined number of times (for example, the third time). That is, if the discharge of the prize ball is detected in the second monitoring time (8 seconds), a monitoring time shorter than the previous monitoring time is set as the third monitoring time, and a 4 second monitoring timer is started. It is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during the newly set (third) monitoring time of 4 seconds. The monitoring time is set for the fourth time (a short monitoring time of 4 seconds), the monitoring timer is started, and whether the prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 at the newly set (fourth) monitoring time. To monitor. If the discharge of the prize ball is not detected during the fourth monitoring time (4 seconds), it is determined that the special prize period has ended at the end of the last monitoring time, and the first actual special gaming state generating means The actual special game state is determined by including the time until the detection of the game value giving signal in the special game state time.

That is, since the first actual special game state generating means changes the monitoring time according to the set number of monitoring times, the monitoring time does not extend for a long time, and the prize balls discharged in other than the jackpot game are used as the special prize period. And the erroneous determination is reduced, and the special prize period can be accurately determined.

When the big hit game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming machine 4 starts a monitoring timer of 8 seconds in the first monitoring, during which the gaming machine 1
It is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from (a prize ball signal can be detected). Then, when the prize ball is discharged (prize ball signal) in the first 8 seconds, the next monitoring time is set (extending the monitoring time), the 8 second monitoring timer is started, and the newly set time is set. During the (second) monitoring time, it is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1. And the second monitoring time (8
If the prize ball is discharged in (second), the next (third) monitoring time is set (the monitoring time is extended). The number of prize balls discharged during the special prize signal output) is counted. Since the number of prize ball discharges is continuously counted even after the output of the special prize signal is stopped, the number of discharged prize balls becomes a predetermined value. If it has reached, the end of the special prize period is determined without setting the next monitoring time.

That is, the first actual special game state generating means (for example, according to the number of prize balls discharged during the special game state)
Since the resetting means for limiting the resetting of the monitoring time is provided, the monitoring time does not extend over a long period of time, and erroneous determination is reduced by including prize balls discharged in other than the big hit game in the special prize period, The special prize period can be determined accurately.

Next, a set time method used in the second actual special gaming state generating means 44 as a criterion for judging the actual special gaming state will be described.

During the special prize period, a special prize signal is generated from the gaming machine 1, and a prize ball is continuously discharged by a jackpot game (there is a payout), and a prize ball signal is output. Then, when the jackpot game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming machine 4 starts a timer for a predetermined set time (for example, 90 seconds). Then, regardless of whether or not ejection of the prize ball is detected during the predetermined time, the set time is included in the special game state time to determine the actual special game state. In other words, the second actual special gaming state generating means determines the actual special gaming state by including the set time in the special gaming state time even if the gaming value giving signal is not detected for a predetermined time. For example, even if a prize ball is not ejected for a certain period of time, the special prize period can be accurately determined.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a clogging determination processing operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

First, the gaming device 4 (management device) determines whether or not a special prize signal is output from the gaming machine 1 (S111).

If the special prize signal is not output from the gaming machine 1 ("NO" in S111), it is not necessary to determine the actual special gaming state time even if there is an abnormality in the prize ball discharge. The clogging determination process ends.

During the output of the special prize signal from the gaming machine 1 ("YES" in S111), the monitoring timer (for example, 8
Seconds) to set the monitoring time. Then, counting of the monitoring time is started (S112), and the process enters a monitoring timer loop (S113 to S114). In the loop of the monitoring timer, whether the prize ball is normally discharged from the gaming machine 1 depends on whether the prize ball signal is output within a predetermined monitoring time, that is, whether the prize ball signal is continuously output. Has been detected.

In the timer loop, it is first determined whether or not a prize ball signal is output at the rise of the prize ball signal (S113). If the gaming machine 1 has not ejected a prize ball and a prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 has not been detected, step S
It is determined whether or not the monitoring timer set at 112 has expired and the monitoring of the prize ball discharge for a predetermined time has ended (S
114). If the monitoring timer has not expired ("NO" in S114), the process returns to step S113,
Until the monitoring time set by the timer elapses, the award ball signal is repeatedly detected (S113).

On the other hand, if the monitoring timer has expired ("YES" in S114), it is determined that the prize ball signal has not been continuously output since no prize ball signal is detected during the predetermined monitoring time. Then, it is determined that the game machine 1 is jammed (S115). Then, the clogging determination processing is terminated, and the switching means 45 is instructed to switch the actual special game state generating means.

On the other hand, the gaming machine 1 discharges a prize ball, and the gaming machine 1
Is detected (“YE” in S113).
S "), the process returns to the beginning of this process (S111) and a new monitoring timer is set in order to measure the time until the next prize ball signal.

FIG. 7 is a timing chart for explaining a special prize judging operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

In the gaming machine 4 of the present embodiment, the first actual special gaming state generating means is normally selected and operating, and the actual special gaming state is determined on a periodic time basis.
Since many prize balls are ejected during the special prize period, a prize ball signal is continuously output. If the prize ball signal is not detected for a predetermined time while the special prize signal is being output (during the special game state), it is determined that an abnormal discharge of the prize ball (that is, a ball jam) has occurred, and the actual special game state is generated. The means is switched from the normal first actual special gaming state generating means to the second actual special gaming state generating means, and the method of determining the actual special gaming state is changed from the periodic time method to the set time method.

The second actual special gaming state generating means determines the actual special gaming state time by adding the set time to the special prize signal output time. In other words, it is assumed that a timer for a set time is started when the special prize signal ends, and the timer expires, and the special prize period ends when the set time ends.

The abnormal prize ball state due to the determination that the prize ball discharge is abnormal (that is, jamming) is released by detecting the prize ball signal.

As described above, when the prize ball discharge abnormality is determined, by switching the actual special game state generating means, the actual special game state can be accurately determined even in the abnormal prize ball state.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a set time correction operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In this set time correction process, a more accurate set time (extended time of the special game state) is determined in the determination of the actual special game state of the set time method.

If the game value provision abnormality determination means 47 determines that there is an abnormality in the provision of the game value (discharge of award balls) by the gaming machine, the set time to be added to the special game state time is corrected. Perform correction processing.

In this processing, first, the storage means (RAM,
The initial value of the set time is read from the ROM (S10).
1). Then, an abnormal state time in which an abnormality has occurred in the giving of the game value (prize ball discharge) is calculated by the abnormal state time calculation processing (S102).

In the calculation of the abnormal state time, when the game value giving signal detecting means detects the game value giving signal in the game value giving abnormal state, the signal is used as a restoration signal to calculate the abnormal state time. That is, when the last prize ball signal (or supply signal) is detected in the special game state (abnormal detection time)
, The time until the next prize ball signal (or supply signal) is detected (recovery time) in the special game state is calculated by subtracting the abnormality detection time from the recovery time, and is set as the abnormal state time.

The abnormal state time may be calculated based on the special prize end time. In other words, if the clogging has been recovered by the end of the special game state and the abnormal state of prize ball discharge has been resolved at the end of the special game state, as described above, the time from the abnormality detection time to the recovery time is The abnormal state time is set. If the abnormal state is at the end of the special game state (if the abnormal state is continued), the next prize ball signal in the special game state from the end of the special game state (the special prize end time). The time until the (or replenishment signal) is detected (restoration time) is calculated by subtracting the abnormality detection time from the restoration time, and is set as the abnormal state time.

Then, the abnormal state time value calculated in step S102 is added to the set time value read in step S101 (S103). Then, step S103
The set time value is determined by comparing the added value calculated in (1) with a predetermined upper limit value (S104). This upper limit is to prevent the actual special game state time from becoming too long when the abnormal state continues for a long time. Specifically, if the added value does not satisfy the upper limit value, the added value is set to the set time value, and if the added value exceeds the upper limit value, the upper limit value is set to the set time value.

After the detection of the special game state signal is no longer recognized, the special game state time is extended by the set time, and the actual special game state signal is output as the actual special game state time.

The above-described set time correction processing will be specifically described based on numerical values. In the following description, it is assumed that the initial value of the set time is 90 seconds and the upper limit of the set time is 120 seconds.

In this set time correction process, step S1
At 01, the initial value of the set time of 90 seconds was read, and at step S102, the abnormal state time was calculated to obtain 60 seconds.
Then, in step S103, the two are added, and the added value 15
Get 0 seconds. In a succeeding step S104, the added value (150
) And the upper limit (120 seconds), and the added value exceeds the upper limit, so the upper limit (120 seconds) is set as the corrected set time value. Then, the set time value is updated in step S105.

FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining a special prize judging operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The timing chart shown in FIG. 10 is different from the timing chart shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 in that the set time for extending the special game state time is added to an abnormal time during the special game state in addition to the predetermined set time.
Is different from the timing chart shown in FIG.

In the special prize determination processing operation shown in FIG. 10, the first actual special gaming state generating means is normally selected and operated in the gaming machine 4, and the actual special gaming state is determined on a periodic time basis. . Since many prize balls are ejected during the special prize period, a prize ball signal is continuously output. And
If the prize ball signal is not detected for a predetermined time while the special prize signal is being output (during the special game state), the discharge of the prize ball is abnormal (that is,
Judgment is determined to have occurred.

Thereafter, when the special gaming state is terminated in the gaming machine 1 and the special prize signal from the gaming machine 1 is no longer detected, the time (ΔT) from the occurrence of the abnormal prize ball state to the stop of the special prize signal is calculated. I do. Then, the actual special gaming state generating means is switched from the normal first actual special gaming state generating means to the second actual special gaming state generating means, and the method of determining the actual special gaming state is changed from the periodic time method to the set time method. I do.

The second actual special game state generating means determines the actual special game state time by adding the set time to the special prize signal output time. In the special prize determination processing operation shown in FIG. 10, the abnormal state time (ΔT) is added to the initial value (T) of the set time, and the set time is updated (T ′ = T + ΔT). And
It is assumed that the timer of the set time (T + ΔT) updated at the end of the special prize signal is started, the timer is up, and the special prize period ends when the set time ends.

Instead of adding the abnormal state time (ΔT) to the initial value (T) of the set time, the set time may be updated according to a predetermined arithmetic expression. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the set time is updated (T ′ = T + ΔT / 2) by adding a time proportional to the abnormal state time (for example, half of ΔT).

At the end of the special prize signal (at the time of switching the actual special game state determination method), it is determined whether or not the prize ball is in an abnormal state. Switching from the special game state generating means to the second actual special game state generating means, the actual special game state determination method is changed from the periodic time method to the set time method. And if it is not the prize ball abnormal state, without switching the actual special game state generating means,
It is the same as the special prize determination processing operation shown in FIG. 8 that the determination may be made based on the period time method in the actual special game state.

Further, the prize ball abnormal state may be detected by a supply signal from the supply number counting section 5.
This is the same as the special prize determination processing operation shown in FIG.

As described above, if the special game state time is extended with respect to the set time including the abnormal state time, the actual special game state time is accurately determined because the set time of the set time method is changed depending on the length of the abnormal state time. Can be determined.

FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the first embodiment, the second embodiment does not switch the actual special game state generating means when an abnormality occurs, but uses a monitoring time changing means to monitor prize ball discharge in a periodic time system. The feature is that the time setting is changed.

The special prize signal and the prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 are input to the gaming machine 4 (management device). Further, a replenishment signal from the replenishment number counting unit 5 is input to the gaming machine 4. That is, the special prize signal from the gaming machine 1 is input to the special gaming state signal detecting means 41 of the gaming machine 4, and it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state (big hit state). In addition, the prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 as a gaming value giving signal is input to the gaming value giving signal detecting means 42 of the gaming machine 4, and it is determined whether or not a prize ball has been discharged from the gaming machine 1. .

Further, in the present embodiment, the replenishment signal from the replenishment number counting section 5 is also input to the game value provision signal detecting means 42 of the game apparatus 4 as a game value provision signal. That is, the game value providing signal includes a prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 and a supply signal from the supply number counting unit 5.

The detection results by the special game state signal detection means 41 and the game value provision signal detection means 42 are input to the game value provision abnormality determination means 47 and the actual special game state generation means 48. As a result, the game value provision abnormality determination means 4
7 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the provision of a game value (discharge of award balls) by the gaming machine, and the actual special gaming state generating means 48 extends the time during which the special gaming state signal is detected, and The special game state time is determined.

The actual special game state generating means 48 includes a special game state signal detecting means 41 and a game value giving signal detecting means 42.
The actual special game state time, which is the time at which the game balls related to the special game state are actually ejected, is determined from the signal input to the CPU, and an actual special game state signal is output. That is, the actual special game state generating means 48 discharges the prize ball (game value addition) if the game value addition signal is detected within a preset monitoring time after the special game state signal is no longer detected. Signal) is determined to be emissions related to special games,
The special game state time is extended and an actual special game state signal is output.

The game value provision abnormality determining means 47 monitors whether there is an abnormality in the provision of the game value by the game machine 1, that is, monitors the prize ball signal from the game machine 1 or the supply signal from the supply number counting section 5. Then, it is monitored whether or not the gaming machine 1 normally gives a game value (discharges a game ball). In particular,
When the gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state, prize balls are continuously discharged. Therefore, when the special prize signal is output from the gaming machine 1 (in the special gaming state), the prize from the gaming machine 1 is output. If neither the ball signal nor the replenishment signal from the replenishment number counting unit 5 (or one of the replenishment signals) is detected, it is determined that a ball jam state in which the game balls are clogged has occurred in the discharge unit of the gaming machine 1.

Then, when the gaming value giving abnormality determining means 47 determines that the discharge of the gaming machine is abnormal, it acts on the monitoring time changing means 49 to extend the monitoring time to a preset time, and to award the prize ball. Monitor emissions.

The monitoring time changing means 49 extends the monitoring time in the periodic time system based on the judgment result of the game value giving abnormality judging means 47, and
8 determines the special game state time and outputs an actual special game state signal.

Specifically, the first monitoring time is extended to a monitoring time (t ') longer than the normal monitoring time (t). Or, by extending the monitoring time from the occurrence of the prize ball abnormality to the detection of the first prize ball signal,
Extend initial monitoring time. Then, from the second monitoring time, the monitoring of the prize ball signal by the periodic time method is continued as the normal monitoring time (t).

An upper limit is set for the first monitoring time,
The special prize period may not be too long.

FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the special prize judging operation of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

In the gaming machine 4 of the present embodiment, the actual special gaming state is determined on a periodic time basis. Since many prize balls are ejected during the special prize period, a prize ball signal is continuously output. If a prize ball signal is not detected for a predetermined time while a special prize signal is being output (during a special game state), it is determined that an abnormal prize ball discharge has occurred (that is, a ball is jammed), and an actual special game state is determined. With respect to the monitoring time in the periodic time system, an extended monitoring time (t ′) is set as the first monitoring time.

Thereafter, when the special gaming state is terminated in the gaming machine 1 and the special prize signal from the gaming machine 1 is no longer detected, monitoring of the prize ball signal by the periodic time method is started, and the first monitoring time is usually Is longer than the monitoring time (t). Then, from the second monitoring time, the monitoring of the prize ball signal by the periodic time method is continued using the normal monitoring time (t). For example, when the normal monitoring time (t) is 8 seconds, and when the abnormal state time (ΔT) in which the abnormal state continues is 90 seconds, the first monitoring time (t + ΔT) May be set to 98 seconds in consideration of the abnormal state time, or may be set to a monitoring time set in advance in consideration of the recovery time of the prize ball discharge abnormality of the gaming machine.

If the prize ball signal is not detected during the monitoring time (t), it is determined that the discharge of the prize ball relating to the special game has been completed, and it is determined to end the actual special game state time.

When the prize ball signal is detected during the first monitoring time, the first monitoring time may be ended without waiting for the first monitoring time (t ') to elapse. . That is, the normal monitoring time (t) is set at the end of the abnormal prize ball state, and the monitoring of the prize ball signal based on the normal monitoring time is started.

When the prize ball signal is detected during the first monitoring time, the first monitoring time (t ') may be returned to the normal monitoring time (t).

At the end of the special prize signal (at the start of monitoring by the cycle time method), it is determined whether or not the prize ball is abnormal. When the prize ball is in an abnormal state, a long monitoring time (t ′) is determined.
If the prize ball is not in an abnormal state, the normal monitoring time (t) may be employed without employing the long monitoring time (t ′).

As described above, in the second embodiment, since a monitoring time longer than the normal monitoring time is set as the first monitoring time in the periodic time system for determining the actual special gaming state, the game is performed during the special gaming state. When a prize ball signal (supply signal) cannot be detected due to an abnormal prize ball discharge (supply signal) due to a clogging of game balls discharged from the machine or a clogging of a replenishment unit for replenishing game balls to the game machine, the first of the cycle time method Since the monitoring time is changed, the prize ball signal (supply signal) is not detected and the monitoring time ends, thereby preventing the actual special game state time from being accurately determined. That is, by changing the monitoring time by the cycle time method to the monitoring time at the time of occurrence of an abnormality in giving a game value (prize ball discharge abnormality), determination of the actual special game state time of the periodic time method taking into account the time of the abnormal state By doing so, accurate sales data can be aggregated.

The following are typical examples of aspects of the present invention other than those described above.

In the first to eleventh inventions, the real special game state generating means (first real special game state generating means) includes the time until the detection of the game value providing signal in the special game state time. A gaming device for determining a state.

[0120] In the first to eleventh inventions, the actual special game state generating means (first actual special game state generating means) includes the monitoring time when the game value giving signal is detected in the special game state time. A game device for determining a game state.

In the first to eleventh inventions, the real special game state generating means (first real special game state generating means), when detecting the game value giving signal within a preset monitoring time, gives a game value giving A gaming device, wherein a monitoring time for detecting a signal is reset, and a gaming value providing signal is repeatedly monitored.

[0122] In the first to eleventh inventions, the real special game state generating means (first real special game state generating means) resets the monitoring time when the monitoring time has elapsed. apparatus.

In the first to eleventh aspects of the present invention, the real special game state generating means (first real special game state generating means) resets the monitoring time when detecting a game value giving signal. Gaming equipment.

In the first to eleventh inventions, the real special game state generating means (first real special game state generating means) is provided with reset restriction means for restricting resetting of the monitoring time. Gaming equipment.

[0125] In the first to eleventh inventions, the real special game state generating means (first real special game state generating means) changes the monitoring time according to the set number of monitoring times.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram around the gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a clogging determination process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a timing chart of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a timing chart of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a set time correction process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a timing chart of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of a game device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a timing chart of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 1 Gaming Machine (Pachinko Machine) 2 Collection Adapter 3 Communication Network 4 Management Device 5 Replenishment Count Unit 41 Special Game State Signal Detecting Means 42 Game Value Assignment Signal Detecting Means 43 First Real Special Game State Generating Means 44 Second actual special game state generating means 45 switching means 46 setting means 47 game value addition abnormality determining means 48 actual special game state generating means 49 monitoring time changing means

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A gaming device configured to generate a special game state advantageous to a player, and to collect game-related information relating to a gaming machine that gives a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state. A special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state, and a game value provision for detecting a game value provision signal related to the provision of the game value Signal detection means, and actual special game state generation means for determining the actual special game state by extending the special game state time specified from the special game state signal, During a special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means, when the predetermined game value provision signal is not detected by the game value provision signal detection means, the special Gaming device, characterized in that the determination of the actual special game state by a predetermined time extension was predetermined tricks state time. 2. In a special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detecting means, if the predetermined game value giving signal is not detected by the game value giving signal detecting means, it is determined that the game value giving abnormal state. The game system further includes a game value provision abnormality determining unit, wherein the actual special game state generating unit sets a predetermined monitoring time after the special game state signal is not detected by the special game state signal detecting unit, and When a game value imparting signal is detected, a special game state time specified by the special game state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time to determine a real special game state. Means, after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detection means, the special game state time specified from the special game state signal A second actual special gaming state generating means for extending a predetermined time and determining an actual special gaming state; and any one of the first actual special gaming state generating means and the second actual special gaming state generating means Is constituted by switching means capable of switching between the first real special gaming state generating means and the second real special gaming state generating means, and the switching means is provided by the gaming value giving abnormality determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first actual special gaming state generating means is switched to the second actual special gaming state generating means based on the determination of the abnormal gaming value provision state. 3. The switching means generates the second real special game state from the first real special game state generating means when the gaming value provision abnormality determining means obtains a determination that the state is a gaming value provision abnormal state. 3. The gaming device according to claim 2, wherein the device is switched to a means. 4. The switching means, wherein after the special game state signal output is no longer detected by the special game state signal detection means, the first real special game state generation means changes the second real special game state generation means. The gaming device according to claim 2, wherein the game device is switched to the game device. 5. The first actual special gaming state only when the switching is from the first actual special gaming state generating means to the second actual special gaming state generating means and the game value is abnormal. 5. The gaming device according to claim 4, wherein switching from a generating unit to the second actual special gaming state generating unit is performed. 6. The switching means, wherein the second real special game state generating means switched by the detection of the game value giving abnormal state by the detection of the game value giving signal by the game value giving signal detecting means, The gaming device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the game device is switched to an actual special gaming state generating means. 7. The second actual special gaming state generating means calculates an abnormal state time based on the result of the abnormal state determination by the game value giving abnormality determining means, and is set in advance based on the abnormal state time. 7. The gaming device according to claim 2, wherein time is corrected. 8. A game device configured to generate a special game state advantageous to a player, and to collect game-related information relating to a gaming machine that provides a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state. A special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state, and a game value provision for detecting a game value provision signal related to the provision of the game value A signal detection unit, a predetermined monitoring time is set after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detection unit, and if the game value provision signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special game An actual special game state generating means for extending the special game state time specified from the state signal in relation to the monitoring time to determine an actual special game state; During a special game state based on the detection of the state signal detection means, when a predetermined game value provision signal is not detected by the game value provision signal detection means, a game value provision abnormality determination means to determine a game value provision abnormal state, A gaming time changing means for changing a monitoring time of the actual special game state generating means when the gaming value giving abnormality determining means determines the gaming value giving abnormal state. 9. The monitoring time changing unit according to claim 8, wherein the monitoring time changing unit changes the monitoring time after the special game state signal detecting unit stops detecting the output of the special game state signal. Gaming equipment. 10. The monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time only when the monitoring time is changed, and only when the game value is in an abnormal state.
3. The gaming device according to claim 1. 11. The game value provision abnormality determining means recognizes the detection of the game value provision signal for more than a predetermined time in the special game state detected by the special game state signal detection means. 2. A game value giving abnormal state is determined when the game value is not given.
The gaming device according to any one of claims 10 to 10. 12. A computer configured to be able to generate a special game state advantageous to a player and collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine that provides a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state. Special game state signal detection means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state; and game value provision signal detection means for detecting a game value provision signal relating to the provision of the game value. In the special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means, when the predetermined game value provision signal is not detected by the game value provision signal detection means, a game value provision abnormality determined to be a game value provision abnormal state Determining means, and setting a predetermined monitoring time after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detection means, If the game value providing signal is detected within the viewing time, the special game state time specified from the special game state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time to determine the actual special game state. Real special game state generation means, and after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detection means, the special game state time specified from the special game state signal is extended by a predetermined time, A second real special game state generating means for determining a real special game state; and the first real special game state generating means, when the game value provision abnormality determining means determines the game value provision abnormal state. A program for functioning as switching means for switching to the second actual special game state generating means. 13. A computer configured to be able to generate a special game state advantageous to a player and collecting game-related information relating to a gaming machine that gives a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state. Special game state signal detection means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state; and game value provision signal detection means for detecting a game value provision signal relating to the provision of the game value. A predetermined monitoring time is set after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detection means, and if the game value imparting signal is detected within the monitor time, the special game state signal is specified. An actual special game state generating means for extending the special game state time to be performed in relation to the monitoring time to determine an actual special game state; During a special game state based on the detection of the state signal detection means, when a predetermined game value provision signal is not detected by the game value provision signal detection means, a game value provision abnormality determination means to determine a game value provision abnormal state, A program for functioning as a monitoring time changing means for changing a monitoring time of the actual special gaming state generating means when the gaming value giving abnormality determining means determines the gaming value giving abnormal state.