JP2005034388A - System for game, and device for game - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide both a system for games and a device for games which display the number of occurrences of a plurality of AT states with the different number of games respectively to players. <P>SOLUTION: A hall computer 60 recognizes an AT period based on a special game state recognition information output from a slot machine 1, and specifies an occurrence of the AT state corresponding to the number of games specified by specifying where the period, recognized as the AT period, belongs among a plurality of numbers of games set by a means for setting the number of games. The number of occurrences of AT states is calculated for each slot machine 1 based on the specification. The information capable of specifying the calculated value is transmitted to a calling lamp device 30, and the calling lamp device 30 displays the number of occurrences of each special game state on a display means in a recognizable mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention generates a specific gaming state in which a predetermined bonus game is provided when display results of a plurality of variable display portions are display results corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination, and is determined in advance by lottery. Game-related information generated in association with a game in a slot machine that generates a special game state, which is a game state for notifying a player that a special winning combination has been permitted, is provided for the slot machine. The present invention relates to a gaming system and a gaming device for displaying on the gaming device.

  Conventionally, a predetermined bonus game (for example, BB = Big Bonus Game and RB = Regular Bonus Game) when the display results of a plurality of variable display sections are display results corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination. The number of jackpots (for example, the number of occurrences of a big bonus game) that occurred in a slot machine that generates a specific gaming state is counted, and the counted value is displayed on a gaming device provided for the slot machine. A gaming system is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-336410 A (3rd page, FIGS. 1 and 4)

  Recently, the specific gaming state is generated, and the player is informed that winning of a special winning combination (so-called AT role = a role that can be easily aligned when in a special gaming state) determined in advance by the lottery is permitted. A slot machine (so-called AT machine) that generates a special gaming state (so-called AT state = assist time state) that is a gaming state, and each of the number of games notifying the player that the winning of the AT role is permitted There are many AT machines that generate a plurality of different AT states. When a player plays a game in such a slot machine, it is not only the number of times that an AT state has occurred, but also the number of occurrences of a plurality of AT states with different numbers of games. There was a request to choose a slot machine. However, the above-described conventional game system cannot meet such a player's demand.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system capable of displaying the number of occurrences of a plurality of AT states each having a different number of games to a player. And providing a gaming apparatus.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. In addition, although the code | symbol used in description of the best form for implementing invention mentioned later and drawing is added for reference, the component of this invention is not limited to what attached | subjected this code | symbol.

  In the first aspect of the invention, a plurality of variable display sections (3L, 3C, 3R) that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified from each other, and the identification information is variably started at the plurality of variable display sections. And a betting number setting means (betting number setting button 8) for setting the betting number for one game until the display results of the plurality of variable display sections are derived and displayed, and a plurality of predetermined winning types. Of the winning combinations, a lottery means (control unit 26) for drawing whether or not any winning combination is permitted, and a derived display control means (control unit 26) for deriving and displaying the identification information on the variable display unit. Winning generation means for generating a winning when the display result of the plurality of variable display sections derived and displayed by the derivation display control means is a display result corresponding to a winning combination permitted to win by the lottery means ( Control unit 26), and A specific gaming state that is controlled to a specific gaming state in which a predetermined bonus game (regular bonus game, big bonus game) is provided when the display result of the number of variable display portions is a display result corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination A special gaming state (AT state) which is a gaming state for notifying the player that the winning of a special winning combination (AT role) predetermined by the control means (control unit 26) and the lottery means is permitted. Thus, any one of a plurality of special gaming states (10 GAT, 30 GAT, 50 GAT, 100 GAT) having different numbers of games for notifying the player that the winning of the special winning combination is allowed is generated. A special gaming state determining means (control unit 26) for determining whether or not the special gaming state is determined by the special gaming state determining means. A slot machine (1) provided with a special gaming state control means (control unit 26) for controlling to the determined special gaming state when it is determined to generate a gaming state; A gaming device (calling lamp device 30) having display means (display 36) for displaying various information including game-related information generated in relation to a game in a machine, and can communicate with a plurality of the gaming devices. A game management apparatus (hall computer 60) for managing the game-related information for each slot machine, wherein the game management apparatus is output from the slot machine. Input means (communication unit 61) for inputting special gaming state recognition information for recognizing a period of the special gaming state, and the special input to the input means. A special game state period recognizing unit (AT period recognizing unit 62d) for recognizing a special game state period which is the special game state based on the game state recognition information, and a game for setting the number of games in each of the plurality of special game states The number setting means (display 64) and the number of games of the plurality of games set by the game number setting means belong to the period recognized by the special gaming state period recognizing means as the special gaming state. The special game state specifying means (AT state specifying means 62e) for specifying that a special game state corresponding to the specified number of games has occurred, and each special game based on the specification by the special game state specifying means Occurrence count totaling means (AT-related information count means 62f) that counts the number of occurrences of each state for each slot machine; Transmission means (communication unit 61) for transmitting to the gaming apparatus information that can identify the aggregated aggregated value. The gaming apparatus can identify the aggregated value transmitted from the transmitting means. It is a gaming system characterized by comprising display control means (32b) for controlling the display means to display the number of occurrences of each special gaming state on the basis of information in such a manner that it can be identified.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming system (70) according to claim 1, wherein the gaming device (calling lamp device 30) is connected to the display means (display 36) with each of the special games. A designation means (display 36, direction button 37, decision button 38) for designating a slot machine (1) to be displayed in an identifiable manner, the number of occurrences of the state (10GAT, 30GAT, 50GAT, 100GAT); In the game management device (hall computer 60), the total value corresponding to the slot machine (1) designated by the designation means is totalized for each slot machine by the occurrence count totaling means (AT-related information totaling means 62f). Extraction means (data extraction means 62g) for extracting from the aggregated value, and the transmission means (communication unit 61) A gaming system and transmits information for specifying the extracted aggregate value to the gaming device by.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming system (70) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming management device (hall computer 60) includes the special gaming state specifying means (AT state specifying means). When the special gaming state specified in 62e) continues within a predetermined interval, the number of consecutive special gaming states is counted as the number of consecutive occurrences that is the number of occurrences of the special gaming state that has occurred continuously. The transmission means (communication unit 61) provides information that can specify the total value counted by the continuous occurrence count totaling means to the gaming device (AT related information count means 62f). The display control means (32b) transmits the number of consecutive occurrences in a manner that allows the number of consecutive occurrences to be identified based on the information that can identify the total value transmitted from the transmission means. A gaming system and performs control to display on the display means (display 36).

  The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming system (70) according to claim 3, wherein the transmission means (communication unit 61) is controlled by the continuous occurrence count counting means (AT-related information counting means 62f). Information indicating the number of games specified by the special gaming state specifying means (AT state specifying means 62e) is transmitted in the total number of consecutive occurrences of the special gaming state, and the display control means (32b) Based on the information that can identify the number of games transmitted from the transmission means, control is performed to display the number of games in each of the continuously generated special gaming states on the display means (display 36) in an identifiable manner. Is a gaming system characterized by

  In the invention according to claim 5, a plurality of variable display portions (3L, 3C, 3R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of the plurality of variable display portions, and the identification information is variably started at the plurality of variable display portions. And a betting number setting means (betting number setting button 8) for setting the betting number for one game until the display results of the plurality of variable display sections are derived and displayed, and a plurality of predetermined winning types. Of the winning combinations, a lottery means (control unit 26) for drawing whether or not any winning combination is permitted, and a derived display control means (control unit 26) for deriving and displaying the identification information on the variable display unit. Winning generation means for generating a winning when the display result of the plurality of variable display sections derived and displayed by the derivation display control means is a display result corresponding to a winning combination permitted to win by the lottery means ( Control unit 26), and A specific gaming state that is controlled to a specific gaming state in which a predetermined bonus game (regular bonus game, big bonus game) is provided when the display result of the number of variable display portions is a display result corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination A special gaming state (AT state) which is a gaming state for notifying the player that the winning of a special winning combination (AT role) predetermined by the control means (control unit 26) and the lottery means is permitted. Thus, any one of a plurality of special gaming states (10 GAT, 30 GAT, 50 GAT, 100 GAT) having different numbers of games for notifying the player that the winning of the special winning combination is allowed is generated. A special gaming state determining means (control unit 26) for determining whether or not the special gaming state is determined by the special gaming state determining means. A slot machine (1) provided with a special gaming state control means (control unit 26) for controlling to the determined special gaming state when it is determined to generate a gaming state; A gaming device (calling lamp device 30 ′) having display means (display 36 ′) for displaying various information including game related information generated in relation to a game in the machine, which is output from the slot machine. Input means (communication unit 31 ') for inputting special gaming state recognition information for recognizing the period of the special gaming state, and based on the special gaming state recognition information input to the input means Special game state period recognizing means (AT period recognizing means 32d ') for recognizing a special game state period that is a special game state, and the number of games of each of the plurality of special game states are set. A game number setting means (display 36 ', direction button 37', determination button 38 ') to be determined and a period recognized as a special game state by the special game state period recognition means are set by the game number setting means. Special game state specifying means (AT state specifying means 32e ′) for specifying that a special game state corresponding to the specified number of games has occurred by specifying which game number of the plurality of games belongs to, Based on the identification by the special gaming state identification unit, the number of occurrences of each special gaming state is totalized (AT-related information totaling unit 32f '), and based on the total value calculated by the number of occurrences counting unit Display control means (32h ′) for controlling the display means to display the number of occurrences of each special gaming state in an identifiable manner. A gaming apparatus characterized.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming apparatus (calling lamp apparatus 30 ') according to claim 5, wherein the special gaming state is specified by the special gaming state specifying means (AT state specifying means 32e'). Is a continuous occurrence count counting means (AT related Information display means (32f '), and the display control means (32h') can display the display means (display) in such a manner that the number of consecutive occurrences can be identified based on the total value counted by the continuous occurrence count totaling means. 36 ') is a gaming apparatus characterized by performing control to be displayed.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming apparatus (calling lamp apparatus 30 ′) according to claim 6, wherein the display control means (32h ′) is the continuous occurrence count counting means (AT-related information counting). The display means (display 36 ′) in such a manner that the number of games specified by the special gaming state specifying means (AT state specifying means 32e ′) can be identified in the number of consecutive occurrences of the special gaming state counted by the means 32f ′). ) Is a game device characterized by performing control to be displayed.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming apparatus (calling lamp apparatus 30 ') according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the game number setting means (display 36', direction button 37 ') , Determination button 38 ') is a gaming apparatus characterized in that it is possible to set and change the number of games in each of the set special gaming states (10GAT, 30GAT, 50GAT, 100GAT).

  The gaming system and gaming device according to the present invention have the following effects.

  First, according to the gaming system of the first aspect, since the number of occurrences of a plurality of special gaming states each having a different number of games can be displayed on the gaming device, it is useful when selecting a slot machine for the player. Information can be provided.

  In addition, according to the gaming system according to claim 2, since the number of occurrences of each of the plurality of special gaming states that have occurred in other slot machines can be displayed on the gaming device corresponding to the slot machine that is playing the game, The player can be a reference when selecting a slot machine. In addition, the player can determine whether the slot machine playing the game is good or bad compared to other slot machines.

  According to the gaming system of claim 3, the number of consecutive occurrences of the special gaming state can be displayed, so that the player can understand the characteristics of the slot machine and use it as a reference when selecting the slot machine. be able to.

  According to the gaming system of claim 4, when a special gaming state is continuously generated, it is possible to display which combination of games is continued, so that the player can grasp the characteristics of the slot machine. This can be used as a reference when selecting slot machines.

  According to the gaming device of claim 5, since the number of occurrences of a plurality of special gaming states each having a different number of games can be displayed on the gaming device, it is useful when the slot machine is selected by the player. Information can be provided.

  Further, according to the gaming device of the sixth aspect, since the number of consecutive occurrences of the special gaming state can be displayed, the player can grasp the characteristics of the slot machine and use it as a reference when selecting the slot machine. be able to.

  Further, according to the gaming device of the seventh aspect, when the special gaming state is continuously generated, it is possible to display which combination of the number of games is continued, so that the player understands the characteristics of the slot machine. This can be used as a reference when selecting slot machines.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming device of the eighth aspect, since it is possible to change the setting of the number of games in each of the plurality of special gaming states that have been set, any model in which a plurality of special gaming states having different numbers of games occurs. It can also correspond to the slot machine.

  The best mode for carrying out the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present invention generates a specific gaming state in which a predetermined bonus game is provided when the display results of a plurality of variable display portions are display results corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination, and is determined in advance by a lottery means. The special game state is a game state that informs the player that the winning of the special winning combination is permitted, and the number of games for notifying the player that the winning of the special winning combination is permitted is different. The game-related information generated in association with the game in the slot machine 1 that generates any one of a plurality of special game states is displayed by the calling lamp device 30 that is a game device.

  Here, the specific gaming state includes a regular bonus game (RB) which is a first specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and a second advantageous to a player different from the first specific gaming state. A big bonus game (BB) in a specific gaming state is included. This regular bonus game occurs when a regular bonus to be described later is won, and the JAC game, which is a special game advantageous to the player, reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or a predetermined number of times of limitation (for example, 12 times). Provided until. The big bonus game is generated when a big bonus is won, which will be described later, and a small bonus, which will be described later, occurs at a higher probability than during a normal game (during a regular bonus game or a game other than a big bonus game). The role game is provided until a predetermined limit number (for example, 30 times) is reached, and a JAC game prize is generated with a relatively high probability during the small role game, and the JAC game has a predetermined number of times (for example, 8). Or a predetermined limit number of times (for example, 12 times). The big bonus game ends when the small role game has reached a predetermined limit number (30 times) or when the JAC game winnings reaches a predetermined limit number (three times) and the JAC game ends. To do.

  The special game state is an assist time state (AT state), and informs the player that winning of a special winning combination determined in advance by a lottery (a winning combination that is easy to align when entering the special gaming state) is permitted. Thus, the gaming state assists the winning of the special winning combination. When this AT state occurs, a special game in the next game in which a special winning combination (so-called AT combination) of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is generated as a special winning combination, and the winning is generated by the occurrence of winning. However, in this embodiment, an example will be described in which the AT combination is easily aligned as the special winning combination.

  Here, the special winning combination is won by a lottery with a high probability of, for example, about 1 / 1.2, but each reel 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped by pressing each stop button 5L, 5C, 5R described later. The winning order is not made unless the order of the pressing (hereinafter referred to as “pressing order”) matches the pressing order determined by the lottery. Accordingly, in a state other than the AT state, the player can select each stop button 5L, 5C in one push order determined by the lottery from six push orders that are permutations of the three stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R. , 5R is not pressed to win the special winning combination, so it is difficult to acquire the special winning combination. However, during the AT state, as shown in FIG. Since the player is notified (navigated) of the pressed order (hereinafter referred to as “push order navigation”), the player presses each stop button 5L, 5C, 5R according to the push order navigation. A special winning combination can be won and the special winning combination can be easily acquired.

  The AT state is generated according to a predetermined generation condition (in this case, internal winning by lottery with a predetermined probability), and a predetermined condition (here, the number of games in the AT state internally won by lottery elapses). )) Until it is established.

  As the special game state (AT state), there are a plurality of AT states in which the number of games for notifying the player that the special winning combination is permitted is different. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, which will be described later, the number of games to be notified is 10 GAT, the number of games is 30 GAT, the number of games is 50 GAT, and the number of games is 50 GAT. There are four AT states of 100 GAT, the number of which is 100, and which AT state occurs is determined by lottery.

  In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the hall computer 60, which is a game management device, is based on special game state recognition information for recognizing a period of a special game state output from the slot machine 1. The number of multiple games set by the game number setting means for recognizing the special game state period that is the special game state and setting the number of games for each of the plurality of special game states during the period recognized as the special game state It is determined which special game state corresponding to the specified number of games has occurred by specifying which game number belongs to, and based on the specification, the number of occurrences of each special game state is determined for each slot machine 1 Information is collected and transmitted to the calling lamp device 30 which is a gaming device, so that the calling lamp device 30 generates each special gaming state. The gaming system 70 according to the first embodiment that displays the number of times on the display means in an identifiable manner, and as shown in FIG. 22, the calling lamp device 30 is a slot similar to the hall computer 60 in the first embodiment. Processing is performed based on the special gaming state recognition information for recognizing the period of the special gaming state output from the machine 1, the number of occurrences of each special gaming state is totaled, and based on the totaled value, A calling lamp device 30 ′ according to the second embodiment is displayed that displays the number of occurrences of each special gaming state on the display means in an identifiable manner.

  In the following, the gaming system 70 including the calling lamp device 30 and the hall computer 60 according to the first embodiment will be described first, and then the calling lamp device 30 ′ according to the second embodiment will be described with respect to the first embodiment. The differences will be described.

[1. Game System 70 According to First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a gaming system 70 including a call lamp device 30 and a hall computer 60 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 70 is communicable with a calling lamp device 30 which is a gaming device provided corresponding to each slot machine 1 and a plurality of calling lamp devices 30, and each slot It includes a hall computer 60 which is a game management device that manages game related information generated in relation to a game in the machine 1 for each slot machine 1. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, each slot machine 1 and the calling lamp device 30 are connected to a hall computer 60 via a stand terminal 40 and a relay computer 50 described later. Each slot machine 1 can be individually identified by a machine number, and each calling lamp device 30 can be individually identified by a unit ID. In FIG. 1, for simplification of the drawing, only four slot machines 1 are displayed, and only one terminal 40 and relay computer 50 are displayed.

  The slot machine 1 generates a regular bonus and a big bonus as described above, and generates an AT state. As shown in FIG. 2, a front door 1B is openably and closably provided on the machine frame 1A of the slot machine 1, and a display window 1C is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper portion of the front door 1B. Yes. The front door 1B is normally locked in a closed state, and can be unlocked and opened by operating a player by inserting a predetermined key into the front door opening / closing key hole 1D.

  The display window 1C is provided with a left variable display portion 3L, a middle variable display portion 3C, and a right variable display portion 3R, which are a plurality of variable display portions that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Specifically, the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R on which the symbols as the identification information are drawn on the outer periphery are visible. Each of the variable display portions 3L, 3C, 3R is configured to have a size capable of variably displaying the identification information in three upper and lower stages. These variable display portions 3L, 3C, 3R and the reels 4L, 4C, 4R constitute a variable display device 2.

  The display window 1C is turned on or blinked to turn on in response to an insertion instruction lamp 11 for instructing insertion of medals used in the game, and an active line that is valid according to the number of bets. The active line display lamps 12, 13, and 14 indicating whether the active line is enabled, the re-game display lamp 15 indicating that the re-game can be described later by being lit, and the special in the AT state. Announcement of winning combination (push order navigation), name of AT state (for example, 10 GAT), display 16 for displaying the number of remaining games in the AT state, the number of medals awarded when winning is achieved, A payout amount display 17 for displaying an error code for identifying an error cause when an error occurs, A credit indicator 18 for displaying the number of medals being played, and a variable number display for switching the number of big bonus games or regular bonus games currently being executed during the big bonus game or the regular bonus game. A container 19 is provided. A plurality of game effect lamps 20 are provided above the display window 1C for notifying the occurrence of a regular bonus prize, a big bonus prize, or an AT state by predetermined lighting or blinking.

  The front surface of the slot machine 1 surrounds the outer periphery of the left stop button 5L, the middle stop button 5C, the right stop button 5R, and the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R for stopping the rotation of the reels 4L, 4C, 4R. The left operation effective lamp 6L, the middle operation effective lamp 6C, and the right operation effective lamp 6R for indicating that the pressing operation of the corresponding stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R is effectively received by emitting light in this manner. And the start lever 7 for starting the rotation of each reel 4L, 4C, 4R, and the plurality of variable display portions 3L, 3C after the identification information is variably started by the plurality of variable display portions 3L, 3C, 3R. , 3R betting number setting button 8 which is a betting number setting means for setting the betting number for one game until the display result is derived and displayed; A game switching button 9 for switching between a digit game, a medal insertion slot 10 for inserting medals used in the game, a medal payout opening 22 for paying out medals, and a medal storage tray for storing the paid out medals. 23 is provided.

  Inside the slot machine 1 is detected a key operation by a speaker 21 that generates sound effects during a game or an alarm sound in the event of an abnormality, and a specific setting key possessed by a game manager or the like. And a probability setting switch 25 for setting the occurrence probability of each specific gaming state and each special gaming state. Here, if a key operation is performed using the setting key, the key operation is detected by the key switch 24 and the probability setting switch 25 is activated. By operating the probability setting switch 25, each specific gaming state And the occurrence probability of each special gaming state can be changed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a control unit 26 for controlling the gaming state and an information output board 27 for outputting various game-related information are provided inside the slot machine 1. Will be described later.

  When a player plays a game in the slot machine 1, first, when the insertion instruction lamp 11 is lit or blinking, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10, or the betting number setting button 8 is pressed. To set the number of bets. The insertion instruction lamp 11 is turned off when three bets are set during the base game and the small role game, and is turned off when one bet is set during the JAC game.

  If the player presses the start lever 7 after 1 to 3 bets have been set, variable display of the variable display device 2 is started and a plurality of types of identification information are provided by the variable display portions 3L, 3C, 3R. Is variably displayed. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display, the light emission mode of each operation enable lamp 6L, 6C, 6R changes from the operation invalid mode to the operation valid mode, and the pressing operation of each stop button 5L, 5C, 5R is enabled. It shows that it is ready to accept.

  If the player presses the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R here, the light emission mode of the corresponding operation effective lamps 6L, 6C, 6R changes from the operation effective mode to the operation invalid mode, and the corresponding reels. The rotations of 4L, 4C, and 4R are stopped, and the display results of the variable display device 2 are derived and displayed on the corresponding variable display units 3L, 3C, and 3R. If the player does not press the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display device 2 is automatically controlled to stop after a predetermined variable display time has elapsed. When the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed, one game is completed, and when the display result is a display result corresponding to a winning combination permitted to win by a lottery means described later, a winning occurs. Thus, a predetermined game value is given (medal payout or credit addition).

  In the slot machine 1, in addition to a medal game in which medals are inserted and a game is played, a credit game in which a game is played using valuable values stored in advance is possible. The player can switch from the medal game to the credit game by pressing the game switching button 9 once, and can switch from the credit game to the medal game by pressing the game switching button 9. .

  FIG. 3 is a developed view showing an example of a symbol (symbol mark) as identification information drawn on the outer periphery of each reel 4L, 4C, 4R. The numbers shown on the left side of FIG. 3 are symbol numbers, and 21 symbols 0 to 20 are drawn on the outer periphery of each reel 4L, 4C, 4R. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a symbol drawn on the outer periphery of the left reel 4L, and FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a symbol drawn on the outer periphery of the middle reel 4C, and FIG. ) Is a diagram showing a pattern drawn on the outer periphery of the right reel 4R.

  On the outer periphery of each of the reels 4L, 4C and 4R, "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", "JAC", "BAR", "red 7", and "blue 7" are drawn. If the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device 2 becomes a bonus combination of “red 7, red 7, red 7” or “blue 7, blue 7, blue 7” on the active line according to the bet number. , 15 medals are awarded and a big bonus prize is generated to provide a big bonus game, and the small role game is started. On the other hand, if it becomes a bonus combination of “BAR, BAR, BAR” on the active line, 15 medals are awarded, a regular bonus game is generated, a regular bonus game is provided, and the JAC game is started. The

  During a small role game, if three “JAC” are arranged on the active line, a JAC game win (so-called JAC in) is achieved, and 15 medals are awarded and the JAC game is started. Also, during a JAC game, if three “JAC” s are arranged on the active line, a prize is awarded in the JAC game and 15 medals are awarded. The effective line where a winning occurs during this JAC game is only one horizontal row in the middle of the variable display section.

  During a regular game (during a regular bonus game or a game other than a big bonus game) or a small role game, if the small role of “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is played on the active line, the small role is won. 15 medals will be awarded. In addition, since the role of “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is also an AT role that is a target of push order navigation in the AT state, as described above, it is difficult to win in the normal game, while in the AT state Will win easily by following the push navigation. Also, during the normal game or the small role game, if the small role is “Bell, Bell, Bell” on the active line, the small role wins and 10 medals are awarded.

  If a single bonus combination of “Red 7 or Blue 7, Bell, Bell” is made on the active line during the base game or small role game, six medals will be awarded and a single bonus prize will be generated. In the next game, one JAC game is played. Further, during the normal game or the small role game, if only the left symbol on the active line becomes a “cherry” small role, the small role is established and two medals are awarded. Also, if three “JAC” s are aligned on the active line during the normal game, a re-game is established, and the start lever 7 is simply pressed without inserting medals or setting the number of bets. The variable display of the variable display device 2 is started again.

  If there are a plurality of active lines corresponding to the number of bets, and the combination of symbols to which the medals are given is simultaneously established on the plurality of active lines, the combination of symbols on each active line In principle, medals corresponding to the total number of medals to be awarded are awarded. However, since the upper limit of medals to be awarded in one game is determined to be 15, the 16th and subsequent medals are invalidated when more than 15 medals are given.

  The control unit 26 shown in FIG. 5 controls the gaming state. This control unit 26 is an example of a lottery means, and draws whether or not a winning combination of any one of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is permitted. Specifically, When the start lever 7 is pressed, the lottery is performed according to a predetermined probability to determine a winning combination. When the AT combination is determined as the winning combination, the pressing order is also determined.

  The control unit 26 is an example of a derivation display control unit, and is for derivation display of the identification information (symbol) on the variable display units 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, the stop buttons 5L, 5C, When the 5R is pressed, the rotation of the corresponding reels 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. Here, the derivation display control means determines the reel stop result according to the lottery result of the lottery means, and performs so-called pull-in control for controlling the reel so as to follow the determination result. A winning combination that is not allowed to be won by the lottery means is not derived and displayed.

  The control unit 26 is an example of a winning generation unit, and the display results of the plurality of variable display units 3L, 3C, and 3R derived and displayed by the derived display control unit are used as winning combinations whose winning is permitted by the lottery unit. A winning is generated when the corresponding display result is obtained, so that the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player.

  The control unit 26 is an example of a specific gaming state control means, and is a predetermined bonus game when the display results of the plurality of variable display units 3L, 3C, 3R are display results corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination. The game is controlled to a specific gaming state in which a certain big bonus game or regular bonus game is provided.

  The control unit 26 is an example of a special gaming state determination unit, and is a gaming state in which the player is notified that a special winning combination predetermined by the lottery unit (here, the control unit 26) is permitted. Thus, it is determined whether or not to generate any special game state among a plurality of special game states in which the number of games for notifying the player that the winning of the special winning combination is allowed is different. Specifically, as described above, a lottery with a predetermined probability is performed to determine whether or not to generate an AT state, and when it is determined to generate an AT state, the number of games to be notified is 10 GAT, It is also determined which AT state is to be generated among 30 GAT with 30 games, 50 GAT with 50 games, and 100 GAT with 100 games. Further, the control unit 26 is an example of a special gaming state control unit, and the special gaming state determination unit determines to generate any one of the plurality of special gaming states (AT states) (for example, 10 GAT). When the number of games (10 games here) corresponding to the determined special game state (here, 10 GAT) is controlled, the special game state is controlled.

  During this AT state, push order navigation is performed on the display 16. First, when the AT state is generated and the number of continuing games is determined by the special game state determining means, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the fact that the AT state has occurred on the display 16 is indicated. A state name (for example, 10 GAT) is displayed, and the number of games in the generated AT state (here, 10 games) is displayed as the number of remaining games. Next, when the player presses the start lever 7, and the lottery means determines the special winning combination (AT combination) as the winning combination and the pressing order, as shown in FIG. 4B. In the display 16, a number indicating the determined pressing order is displayed in a circle representing each of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R, thereby displaying the pressing order navigation and subtracting 1 from the remaining number of games. Displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 4B, the special winning combination is won by pressing the middle stop button 5C first, the left stop button 5L second, and the right stop button 5R third. If a winning combination other than the special winning combination is determined by the lottery means, the push order navigation is not performed, and only the remaining number of games is subtracted and displayed. This push order navigation continues until the number of remaining games becomes zero.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the information output board 27 of the slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of output terminals 27a to 27f for outputting various game-related information, and the output terminals 27a to 27f. Can be communicated with a plurality of (for example, four) slot machines 1 and a call lamp device 30, and a terminal computer 40 that is communicable with the plurality of terminal terminals 40 and provided for each amusement island. The communication unit 61 of the computer 60 is communicably connected. Signals output from the output terminals 27a to 27f described below are input to the communication unit 61 of the hall computer 60 via the base terminal 40 and the relay computer 50. Here, the base terminal 40, and Description of input / output of information in the relay computer 50 is omitted, and input / output of information in the output terminals 27a to 27f and the communication unit 61 of the hall computer 60 will be described.

  Here, from the output terminal 27a to the communication unit 61, as the information that can specify the magnitude of the use value used for setting the number of bets and the fact that the game has been performed, A medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals set as the bet number by pressing or pressing the bet number setting button 8 is output. This medal insertion signal is a pulse signal that is output according to the number of medals set as the number of bets when the start lever 7 is pressed, and specifically, one pulse when the number of bets is one. When the bet number is 2, a 2-pulse medal insertion signal is output. When the bet number is 3, a 3-pulse medal insertion signal is output. The medal insertion signal is also input to the communication unit 31 of the calling lamp device 30 via the platform terminal 40.

  Further, from the output terminal 27b to the communication unit 61, medals given to the player by the control of the winning generation means as added value information indicating the magnitude of the value given to the player in accordance with the occurrence of each winning. A medal payout signal that can specify the number is output. This medal payout signal is also a pulse signal output in accordance with the number of medals given to the player.

  In addition, a big bonus signal (BB signal) is output from the output terminal 27c to the communication unit 61 as specific game state information that can specify the second specific game state. This B. The B signal is continuously output from the time when the big bonus game is won until the time when the big bonus game ends. In addition, this B.I. The B signal is also input to the communication unit 31 of the calling lamp device 30 via the table terminal 40.

  Also, a regular bonus signal (RB signal) is output from the output terminal 27d to the communication unit 61 as specific game state information that can specify the first specific game state. This R.I. The B signal is also continuously output from the time when the regular bonus game is won until the time when the regular bonus game ends. In addition, this R.I. The B signal is also input to the communication unit 31 of the calling lamp device 30 via the table terminal 40.

  In addition, an AT signal is output from the output terminal 27e to the communication unit 61 as information that can identify the special gaming state. This AT signal is continuously output from the time when the AT state occurs until the time when the AT state ends. This output terminal 27e is provided only in the slot machine 1 to which a first AT period recognition method shown in FIG. 9 described later is applied.

  Furthermore, when an AT combination which is a special winning combination that is easy to align when an AT state occurs, an AT combination signal indicating that the AT combination has won is output from the output terminal 27f to the communication unit 61. This output terminal 27f is provided only in the slot machine 1 to which a fifth AT period recognition method shown in FIG. 13 described later and a seventh AT period recognition method shown in FIG. 15 are applied.

  The call lamp device 30 is an example of a gaming device, is provided corresponding to the slot machine 1, and displays various information including game-related information generated in association with the game in the slot machine 1. A display 36 as means is provided. The call lamp device 30 has a horizontally long box shape as shown in FIG. 1, and a call lamp 33, a call button 34, a data call button as shown in FIGS. 35, a display 36, a direction button 37, and an enter button 38 are provided. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, a communication unit 31 and a control unit 32 are provided inside. The control unit 32 includes a light emission control means 32a for controlling the light emission of the calling lamp 33, a display control means 32b for controlling the display of the display 36, and a bonus related information totaling means 32c for totaling information on bonus games generated on the day. Including. Here, the bonus related information tabulating unit 32c is configured to receive the medal insertion signal input to the communication unit 31, B.I. B signal and R.I. Based on the B signal, the number of occurrences of the big bonus game of the day, the number of occurrences of the regular bonus game, and the number of games from the end of the bonus game (the number of games from the opening until the first bonus game occurs) Aggregating. These total values are stored in the RAM, and are displayed on the display 36 by the display control means 32b as “BIG count”, “REG count”, and “bonus game count” as shown in FIG. The display content is also updated in response to the update of the total value (so-called real-time display).

  The devices provided in the calling lamp device 30 are connected as shown in FIG. When a player who is playing a game in the slot machine 1 wants to call a store clerk, when the call button 34 is pressed, the light emission control means 32a causes the call lamp 33 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode and notifies the store clerk of the call. I can do it. Here, the display 36, the direction button 37, and the decision button 38 indicate the slot machine 1 to be displayed on the display means (display 36) so that the number of occurrences of each special game state (AT state) can be identified. It functions as a designation means for designating, and its operation will be described later.

  The stand terminal 40 is provided on the amusement island, and is provided corresponding to a predetermined number (here, four sets) of slot machines 1 and calling lamp devices 30, and includes the predetermined number of connection connectors A to D. By connecting each slot machine 1 to each connection connector, communication with the connected device is possible. The relay computer 50 relays communication between the base terminal 40 and the hall computer 60.

  The hall computer 60 is an example of a game management device, and is capable of communicating with a plurality of game devices (here, the call lamp device 30). This is managed for each slot machine 1 and includes a communication unit 61, a control unit 62, a hard disk 63, a display 64, and a printer 65 connected as shown in FIG.

  The communication unit 61 is an example of an input unit, and special game state recognition information for recognizing a period of the special game state output from the slot machine 1 is input. The communication unit 61 also receives specific game state information that can specify the specific game state. Specifically, as special gaming state recognition information, a medal insertion signal output from the output terminal 27a, a medal payout signal output from the output terminal 27b, and a B. B signal and R.B signal output from the output terminal 27d. The B signal, the AT signal output from the output terminal 27e, and the AT combination signal output from the output terminal 27f are input.

  The communication unit 61 is an example of a transmission unit, and is information that can specify a total value (here, the number of occurrences of each AT state) totaled by an AT-related information totaling unit 62f, which is an occurrence number totaling unit described later. Is transmitted to the gaming apparatus (here, the calling lamp apparatus 30).

  The control unit 62 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The processing program stored in the hard disk 63 is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, whereby the operation of each component included in the hall computer 60 is performed. Is used to perform various processes. The control unit 62 includes a game related information totaling unit 62a, an AT signal input determining unit 62b, an AT role signal input determining unit 62c, an AT period recognizing unit 62d, an AT state specifying unit 62e, an AT related information totaling unit 62f, and data. Extraction means 62g is included.

  The game related information counting means 62a is for counting and calculating various game related information other than those related to the AT state based on the game related information input to the communication unit 61. Specifically, for example, a medal The number of received pulses of the insertion signal is totaled, and the total value is converted into the number of games (for example, one game by receiving three pulses). “Medal payout number” in which the number of received pulses of the medal payout signal is tabulated. “Number of occurrences of BB” in which the number of received B signals is tabulated. “Number of occurrences of RB” in which the number of received B signals is tabulated, “BB probability” calculated by the formula of BB generation count ÷ game count, “RB probability” calculated by the formula of RB count ÷ game count, bonus “TS” which is the number of games between the games, “difference number” which is the difference between the number of medals inserted and paid out, “TY in BB” which is the difference number in the big bonus game, and the difference number in the regular bonus game A certain “TY during RB”, “medal payout rate” / “medal payout rate” calculated by the formula of medal insertion number, “base” as the payout rate during the normal game, and the like are calculated and calculated. Here, as the above-mentioned “medal payout number” and “medal input number”, the cumulative value of the medal payout number and medal input number from the start of the operation of the amusement hall on the day is totaled, and for each game. The number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out (for example, 100th game: 3 medals inserted number, 15 medals paid out number) are tabulated so as to be identifiable. Further, B.I. B signal and R.P. Information indicating the input start time and input end time of the B signal (in this case, for example, “input start 750 game, input end 800 game” based on the number of games played today) is also tabulated. Yes. The various game-related information tabulated and calculated here is stored in the game-related information DB (not shown) in association with the machine number of each slot machine 1 on the hard disk 63.

  The AT signal input determination unit 62b determines whether an AT signal is input to the communication unit 61 for each game. This AT signal input determination means 62b is provided only in the hall computer 60 to which a first AT period recognition method shown in FIG. 9 described later is applied. The AT combination signal input determination means 62c determines whether or not an AT combination signal is input to the communication unit 61 for each game. This AT combination signal input determination means 62c is provided only in the hall computer 60 to which a fifth AT period recognition method shown in FIG. 13 described later and a seventh AT period recognition method shown in FIG. 15 are applied.

  The AT period recognizing unit 62d is an example of a special gaming state period recognizing unit, and recognizes a special gaming state period that is a special gaming state based on the special gaming state recognition information input to the communication unit 61 that is an input unit. . Specifically, the medal insertion signal, medal payout signal, B. B signal, R.P. The period of the AT state (that is, the AT period) is recognized based on the B signal, the AT signal, and the various signals of the AT combination signal. Details of the operation will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The AT state specifying unit 62e is an example of a special gaming state specifying unit, and which of the plurality of games set by the number-of-games setting unit the period recognized as the special gaming state by the special gaming state period recognizing unit. By specifying whether it belongs to a number, it is specified that a special gaming state corresponding to the specified number of games has occurred. Specifically, the AT period (for example, 12 games) recognized by the AT period recognizing means 62d described above is the number of games (here, 10 games, 30 games) preset by the display 64 which is a game number setting means described later. , 50 games, 100 games), and the number of games (here, 10 games) to which the period (here, 12 games) recognized as the AT period belongs is determined, It is determined that a special gaming state (here, 10 GAT) corresponding to the identified number of games (here, 10 games) has occurred.

  The AT related information totaling unit 62f is an example of the occurrence number totaling unit, and totalizes the number of occurrences of each special gaming state based on the specification by the special gaming state specifying unit. Specifically, each time the AT state specifying unit 62e specifies that the AT state corresponding to the number of games has occurred, the number of occurrences of the specified AT state is incremented once and updated. The number of occurrences of the state (here, 10 GAT, 30 GAT, 50 GAT, 100 GAT) is tabulated. Also, the number of games from the end of the AT state that occurred before each AT state to the start of each AT state (for the first AT state, the number of games from the opening of the store to the start of the AT state) is counted. Yes. These total values are stored in an AT related information DB described later.

  The AT related information totaling means 62f is an example of the continuous occurrence count totaling means, and is continuous when the special gaming state specified by the special gaming state specifying means is continuous within a predetermined interval. The number of special game states is counted as the number of consecutive occurrences, which is the number of occurrences of special game states that have occurred continuously. Specifically, when the AT state specified by the AT state specifying means 62e is continuous within a predetermined interval (for example, 50 games), the number of the continuous AT states is continuously generated (so-called It is counted as the number of consecutive occurrences of AT states (in this case) (here, the number of consecutive channels). The total number of consecutive occurrences of AT states is stored in an AT related information DB, which will be described later, together with information that can identify the continuous AT states.

  The predetermined interval is set by the display 64 as follows. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a continuous occurrence determination condition setting screen. The display 64 displays an input field for the number of games at a predetermined interval. When the amusement hall side wants to set or change the predetermined interval, enter the desired numerical value (here, 50) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “Setting” button, and click the input. The set numerical value is set and valid. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting.

  Further, the AT related information totaling means 62f calculates the cumulative value of the number of games in each AT state in the continuous AT state. This calculated value is also stored in the AT related information DB described later.

  The data extraction unit 62g is an example of an extraction unit, and extracts the total value corresponding to the slot machine 1 designated by the designation unit from the total value collected for each slot machine 1 by the occurrence count totaling unit. Specifically, the total value corresponding to the machine number of the slot machine 1 designated by the display 36, the direction button 37, and the decision button 38 is totaled for each slot machine 1 and stored in the hard disk 63. Extract from

  The hard disk 63 stores the total value calculated by the game related information totaling means 62a in a game related information DB (not shown). Further, the hard disk 63 stores the total value totaled by the AT related information totaling means 62f in the AT related information DB. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the storage content of the AT related information DB is displayed on the display 64. This AT related information DB stores the number of occurrences of each AT state described above. Further, each AT state that occurred on the day can be identified by the AT number that is the order of occurrence, and “AT occurrence” that is the name of the AT state specified by the AT state specifying means 62e for each AT state. From the end of the AT state that occurred before each AT state counted by the AT related information counting unit 62f, the “AT game number” that is the number of games to which the AT state specified by the AT state specifying unit 62e belongs, “Number of games” which is the number of games until the start of each AT state (the number of games for the first AT state from the time of opening until the start of the AT state) is stored in an identifiable manner in association with the AT number. Yes. Further, according to the AT related information DB, when the AT state continues within a predetermined interval (here, “the number of games” is within 50), the continuously generated AT state can be identified. .

  Further, the hard disk 63 stores the number of consecutive occurrences (here, the number of consecutive channels) counted by the AT related information totaling means 62f, and the game in the continuous AT state calculated by the AT related information totaling means 62f. The cumulative value of the number is stored in the AT related information DB. In the display example shown in FIG. 7, “□” is displayed in the column labeled “continuous change”, indicating that continuous change has been applied to AT numbers 1 to 3, and the number of consecutive changes is 3 in “□”. There is displayed “triple chain (90 games)” indicating that the cumulative number of games in the AT state in the chain is 90. Hereinafter, as described above, the information aggregated by the AT-related information aggregation means 62f is referred to as AT-related information.

  The display 64 is a display device that displays various types of information. The printer 65 is a printing device that prints various types of information on paper or the like. As described above, the storage content of the AT related information DB is displayed on the display 64 (FIG. 7), and the storage content of the AT related information DB is printed on the printer 65.

  The display 64 is an example of a game number setting means, and sets the number of games for each of a plurality of special game states. Here, as shown in FIG. 6B, the number of games is changed for each model of the slot machine 1 and corresponds to each AT state of “10 GAT”, “30 GAT”, “50 GAT”, and “100 GAT”. As the number of games to be played, “10”, “30”, “50”, and “100” are set, respectively. When the display 64 functions as setting means, a setting screen shown in FIG. 6B is displayed. In this setting screen, a model setting area for setting the model of the slot machine 1 and a game number setting area corresponding to each AT state are provided.

  First, in the model setting area, the selected model is set by selecting one model from a plurality of models displayed in the pull-down menu. Next, in the continuous game number setting area, when the model of the slot machine 1 is set in the model setting area, the names of the respective AT states according to the set model (here, 10 GAT, 30 GAT, 50 GAT, and 100 GAT) Then, an input field for the number of games corresponding to each AT state is displayed in a table format as shown in FIG. When it is desired to set or change the number of games, the amusement hall side inputs a desired numerical value in the input field for the number of games, puts the mouse pointer on the “setting” button and clicks, and the input numerical value is changed. Set and enable.

  After the setting in each setting area is completed in this way, when the “setting” displayed in the bottom row is clicked, the setting change becomes effective. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting.

  Next, the operation of the gaming system 70 including the calling lamp device 30 and the hall computer 60 will be described. According to this gaming system 70, the hall computer 60 that is a gaming management device recognizes the AT period based on the special gaming state recognition information for recognizing the AT period output from the slot machine 1, and The AT state corresponding to the identified number of games by identifying which number of the plurality of games set by the display 64 as the number-of-games setting means described above belongs to the period recognized as the period. Is generated, and the number of occurrences of each AT state is totaled for each slot machine 1 based on the identification, and the information that can identify the totaled value is a gaming lamp device that is a gaming device 30, and the calling lamp device 30 can display the number of occurrences of each special gaming state on the display means in an identifiable manner. Here, there are eight methods shown in FIG. 8 as methods for recognizing the AT period, and each of them will be described separately as a first recognition method to an eighth recognition method.

  First, the operation when the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period by the first recognition method will be described with reference to FIG. This first recognition method is a method of recognizing the AT period by an AT signal which is special gaming state recognition information input to the communication unit 61 as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, while the AT state is occurring, an AT signal that can identify the AT state is continuously input from the slot machine 1 to the communication unit 61. The AT signal input determination means 62b determines that an AT signal is input every game, that is, every time a medal insertion signal that can specify that a game has been played is input. Based on this determination result, the AT period recognizing means 62d recognizes a period in which it is determined that an AT signal is input (here, a period of 50 games from 16 games to 65 games) as an AT period.

  Thereafter, the AT state specifying means 62e specifies the identified AT period by specifying to which number of games (in this case, 10, 30, 50, and 100) the preset AT period belongs. It is specified that an AT state corresponding to the number of games has occurred. Here, the occurrence of 50 GAT is specified by specifying that it belongs to 50, which is the number of games closest to the recognized AT period (that is, 50 games). Further, the AT related information totaling unit 62f adds and updates the number of occurrences of the specified AT state (50 GAT in this case). The “number of games” is stored in the AT related information DB in association with the AT number. Here, as described above, when the AT state is continuous within a predetermined interval (here, 50 games), the AT related information counting unit 62f counts the number of continuous AT states as the number of consecutive channels. In addition, the cumulative value of the number of games in the AT state in the chain is calculated. The total number of consecutive channels and the calculated cumulative value are stored in the AT related information DB together with information that can identify the AT state that has been serialized. Note that the processing performed by the AT state specifying unit 62e and the AT related information totaling unit 62f is the same when the AT period is recognized by the second to eighth recognition methods, and is omitted in the following description. .

  Next, the operation when the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period by the second recognition method will be described with reference to FIG. This second recognition method is special game state recognition information input to the communication unit 61 as shown in FIG. 8, and indicates the value given to the player in accordance with the occurrence of each winning prize B. Medal payout signal that is value information and B. specific game state information that can specify that the game state is a specific game state. The B signal and the R.R. In this method, the AT period is recognized based on the B signal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the AT period recognizing means 62d is connected to the communication unit 61, which is an input means, based on the game related information DB stored in the hard disk 63. B signal and R.P. When no B signal is input, the number of medals paid out for each predetermined period (here, 10 games) is totaled. Further, the AT period recognizing means 62d is a period (here, 11-20 games, 21-30 games, 31-40 games) in which the total number of medals to be paid out for each predetermined period exceeds a predetermined determination value (here, 50). , 41 to 50 games, and 51 to 60 games) are recognized as AT periods, and when the recognized periods continue, the consecutive periods (that is, 11 games to 60 games in this case) are regarded as one special game. It is recognized as a state period (that is, an AT period of 50 games). When the period recognized as the AT period is not continuous, the recognized period is recognized as one special gaming state period (that is, the AT period of 10 games here).

  The predetermined period and determination value are set by the display 64 as follows. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT period recognition condition setting screen. The display 64 displays an input field for the number of games for a predetermined period and a medal payout number for a determination value. When the amusement hall side wants to set or change the predetermined period, enter a desired numerical value (here, 10) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “set” button, and click the input. The set numerical value is set and valid. In addition, when the game hall side wants to set or change the judgment value, enter a desired numerical value (in this case, 50) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “Setting” button and click, The entered numerical value is set and enabled. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting.

  Next, the operation when the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period by the third recognition method will be described with reference to FIG. This third recognition method is special game state recognition information input to the communication unit 61 as shown in FIG. 8, and indicates the value given to the player in accordance with the occurrence of each prize. B. Medal payout signal, value insertion information, medal insertion signal, and B. Specific game state information that can specify the specific game state. The B signal and the R.R. In this method, the AT period is recognized based on the B signal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the AT period recognizing means 62d is connected to the communication unit 61, which is an input means, based on the game related information DB stored in the hard disk 63. B signal and R.P. When the B signal is not input, the ratio (base) of the medal payout number to the medal payout number for a predetermined period (here, 10 games) is calculated. Further, the AT period recognizing means 62d is a period (here, 11 to 20 games, 21 to 30 games, 31 to 40 games, 41) in which the bases of the total predetermined periods exceed the preset determination value (here 160). -50 games and 51-60 games) are recognized as AT periods, and when the recognized periods are continuous, the consecutive periods (that is, 11 games to 60 games here) are regarded as one special gaming state period. (That is, an AT period of 50 games). When the period recognized as the AT period is not continuous, the recognized period is recognized as one special gaming state period (that is, the AT period of 10 games here).

  The predetermined period and determination value are set by the display 64 as follows. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT period recognition condition setting screen. The display 64 displays the number of games for a predetermined period and a base input field for a determination value. When the amusement hall side wants to set or change the predetermined period, enter a desired numerical value (here, 10) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “set” button, and click the input. The set numerical value is set and valid. In addition, when the game hall side wants to set or change the judgment value, enter a desired numerical value (160 in this case) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “Setting” button, and click on it. The entered numerical value is set and enabled. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting.

  Next, the operation when the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period by the fourth recognition method will be described with reference to FIG. This fourth recognition method is special game state recognition information input to the communication unit 61 as shown in FIG. 8, and indicates the value given to the player in accordance with the occurrence of each prize. B. Medal payout signal, value insertion information, medal insertion signal, and B. Specific game state information that can specify the specific game state. The B signal and the R.R. In this method, the AT period is recognized based on the B signal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the AT period recognizing means 62d uses the game-related information DB stored in the hard disk 63 as the input means. B signal and R.P. When no B signal is input, the difference (so-called difference number) between the medal payout number and the medal insertion number for each predetermined period (here, 10 games) is calculated. Further, the AT period recognizing means 62d is a period (here, 11 to 20 games, 21 to 30 games, 31 to 40 games) in which the difference number of tabulated total periods exceeds a preset determination value (20 here). 41 to 50 games and 51 to 60 games) are recognized as AT periods, and when the recognized periods continue, the consecutive periods (that is, 11 games to 60 games here) are regarded as one special gaming state. It is recognized as a period (that is, an AT period of 50 games). When the period recognized as the AT period is not continuous, the recognized period is recognized as one special gaming state period (that is, the AT period of 10 games here).

  The predetermined period and determination value are set by the display 64 as follows. FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT period recognition condition setting screen. The display 64 displays an input field for the number of games for a predetermined period and a difference number for a determination value. When the amusement hall side wants to set or change the predetermined period, enter a desired numerical value (here, 10) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “set” button, and click the input. The set numerical value is set and valid. Also, when the amusement hall side wants to set or change the judgment value, enter a desired numerical value (in this case, 20) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “set” button and click, The entered numerical value is set and enabled. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting.

  Next, the operation when the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period by the fifth recognition method will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the fifth recognition method is special game state recognition information input to the communication unit 61, and an AT combination signal that is special winning combination winning information indicating that the special winning combination has won. B. Specific game state information that can be specified as a specific game state. The B signal and the R.R. In this method, the AT period is recognized based on the B signal. When the special winning combination is won, an AT combination signal indicating the winning of the special winning combination is output from the slot machine 1. The AT combination signal input determining unit 62c, which is a special winning combination winning information determining unit, is input for each game, that is, every time a medal insertion signal as game execution information that can specify that a game has been performed is input to the communication unit 61. Then, it is determined whether or not an AT combination signal is input. Based on the determination result, the AT period recognizing means 62d sends the B.P. to the communication unit 61 as shown in FIG. B signal and R.P. When no B signal is input, information that can identify the rate at which the AT combination signal is input every predetermined period (here, 10 games) is totaled or calculated. In the example of FIG. 13, the AT period recognizing unit 62d counts the number of times that it is determined that the AT combination signal for every 10 games is input.

  Further, the AT period recognizing means 62d is a period (here, 11 to 11) in which the total number of inputs of the AT combination signal or the input rate (here, the number of inputs) exceeds a predetermined determination value (4 here). 20 games, 21-30 games, 31-40 games, 41-50 games, and 51-60 games) are recognized as AT periods, and when the recognized periods continue, Then, 11 games to 60 games) are recognized as one special gaming state period (that is, an AT period of 50 games). When the period recognized as the AT period is not continuous, the recognized period is recognized as one special gaming state period (that is, the AT period of 10 games here).

  The predetermined period and determination value are set by the display 64 as follows. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an example of the AT period recognition condition setting screen. The display 64 has an input field for the number of games for a predetermined period, the AT combination signal input count and the AT combination signal input rate as determination values. Is displayed. When the amusement hall side wants to set or change the predetermined period, enter a desired numerical value (here, 10) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “set” button, and click the input. The set numerical value is set and valid. Also, on this screen, one of the radio buttons for selecting the number of AT role signal inputs or the AT role signal input rate is checked, and a desired numerical value is displayed in the input column of the number of AT role signal inputs or the AT role signal input rate. By being input, the check and the input numerical value are set as the AT combination signal input count or the AT combination signal input rate. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting. In this example, the radio button for the number of AT combination signal inputs is checked, and a desired numerical value, that is, 4 is input as a predetermined value in the input column for the number of AT combination signal inputs.

  Next, the operation when the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period by the sixth recognition method will be described with reference to FIG. This sixth recognition method is special game state recognition information input to the communication unit 61 as shown in FIG. 8, and indicates the amount of value given to the player in accordance with the occurrence of each prize. B, which is value information, and is special game state information that can specify that a special game state is specified, and special prize state value information (here, an AT combination payout signal) that is generated when the special prize combination is won. . The B signal and the R.R. In this method, the AT period is recognized based on the B signal. Here, the AT combination payout signal is a medal payout signal corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning the AT combination (15 in this case) that can be easily aligned during the AT state.

  The AT period recognizing means 62 d is connected to the communication unit 61 based on the game related information DB stored in the hard disk 63. B signal and R.P. Ratio of totaling or inputting information (number of times the AT role payout signal is input) that can specify the rate at which the AT role payout signal is input every predetermined period (here, 10 games) when no B signal is input Is calculated. In the example of FIG. 14A, the AT period recognizing means 62d counts the number of times the AT combination payout signal is input every 10 games.

  Further, the AT period recognizing means 62d is a period (here, 11) in which the total number of inputs or the input rate (here, the number of inputs) of the AT combination payout signal in each predetermined period exceeds a preset determination value (4 here). -20 games, 21-30 games, 31-40 games, 41-50 games, and 51-60 games) are recognized as AT periods, and when the recognized periods continue, Here, 11 games to 60 games) are recognized as one special gaming state period (that is, an AT period of 50 games). When the period recognized as the AT period is not continuous, the recognized period is recognized as one special gaming state period (that is, the AT period of 10 games here).

  The predetermined period and determination value are set by the display 64 as follows. FIG. 14B is a diagram showing an example of the AT period recognition condition setting screen. The display 64 shows the number of games for a predetermined period, the number of AT role payout signal inputs and the AT role payout signal input rate as judgment values. An input field is displayed. When the amusement hall side wants to set or change the predetermined period, enter a desired numerical value (here, 10) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “set” button, and click the input. The set numerical value is set and valid. Also, on this screen, one of the radio buttons for selecting the number of AT role payout signal inputs or the AT role payout signal input rate is checked, and the input field of the number of AT role payout signal inputs or the AT role payout signal input rate is entered. When a desired numerical value is input, the check and the input numerical value are set as the AT combination payout signal input count or the AT combination payout signal input rate. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting. In this example, the radio button for the number of AT role payout signal inputs is checked, and a desired value, that is, 4 is input as a predetermined value in the input field for the number of AT role payout signal inputs.

  Next, the operation when the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period by the seventh recognition method will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the seventh recognition method is the special game state recognition information input to the communication unit 61, and an AT combination signal that is special winning combination winning information indicating that the special winning combination has won. B. Specific game state information that can be specified as a specific game state. The B signal and the R.R. In this method, the AT period is recognized based on the B signal. When the special winning combination is won, an AT combination signal indicating the winning of the special winning combination is output from the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the AT combination signal input determining means 62c, which is a special winning combination winning information determining means, receives a medal insertion signal as game execution information that can specify each game, that is, that the game has been played. Each time it is input to the communication unit 61, it is determined whether or not an AT combination signal is input.

  Based on the determination result, the AT period recognizing unit 62d sends the B.B. B signal and R.P. When it is determined that the B signal is not input and the AT role signal is input (here, the fifth game), it is recognized that an AT state has occurred, and within a predetermined number of games that is a predetermined number of games set in advance. When the AT part signal is input to the communication unit 61, the AT state recognition is continued, and when the AT part signal is not input to the communication unit 61 within the predetermined number of games (here, three games) (here, 20). One AT period is recognized by recognizing the end of the AT state in the game). In the example of FIG. 15, the period from the 5th game where the recognition is started to the 16th game where the AT combination payout signal is input before the 20th game where the recognition is completed (that is, 12 games) is one AT period. It is recognized as.

  The predetermined number of games is set by the display 64 as follows. FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT period recognition condition setting screen. An input field for a predetermined number of games is displayed on the display 64. When the amusement hall side wants to set or change the predetermined number of games, enter a desired numerical value (here, 3) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “set” button and click, The entered numerical value is set and enabled. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting.

  Finally, the operation when the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period by the eighth recognition method will be described with reference to FIG. The eighth recognition method is special game state recognition information input to the communication unit 61 as shown in FIG. 8, and indicates the value given to the player in accordance with the occurrence of each prize. B, which is value information, and is special game state information that can specify that a special game state is specified, and special prize state value information (here, an AT combination payout signal) that is generated when the special prize combination is won. . The B signal and the R.R. In this method, the AT period is recognized based on the B signal. The AT combination payout signal is a medal payout signal corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning the AT combination (15 in this case) that is easily aligned during the AT state, as in the sixth recognition method described above.

  The AT period recognizing means 62d sends the B.B. B signal and R.P. It is determined for each game whether there is no B signal input and there is an AT combination payout signal input. Further, as shown in FIG. 16A, the AT period recognizing unit 62d sends the B.B. B signal and R.P. When it is determined that the B signal is not input and the AT combination payout signal is input (here, the fifth game), it is recognized that the AT state has occurred, and the predetermined number of games is 3 games. The AT state recognition is continued when the AT part payout signal is input to the communication unit 61 within, and when the AT part payout signal is not input to the communication part 61 within the predetermined number of games (here, three games) ( Here, one AT period is recognized by recognizing the end of the AT state in the 20th game). In the example of FIG. 16, the period from the fifth game where the recognition is started to the 16th game where the AT combination payout signal is input before the 20th game where the recognition is completed (that is, 12 games here) is one. Recognized as an AT period.

  The predetermined period and determination value are set by the display 64 as follows. FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT period recognition condition setting screen. An input field for a predetermined number of games is displayed on the display 64. When the amusement hall side wants to set or change the predetermined number of games, enter a desired numerical value (here, 3) in the corresponding input field, place the mouse pointer on the “set” button and click, The entered numerical value is set and enabled. When “Cancel” is clicked, the previous setting is maintained without changing the setting.

  As described above, the AT period recognizing means 62d can recognize the AT period by any of the eight recognition methods. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the AT period recognizing means 62d inputs the above-mentioned special game state recognition information to the communication unit 61 for a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) or more during the period recognized as the AT period by each recognition method. If not, the AT period before the non-input period (here AT period 1) and the AT period after the non-input period (here AT period 2) are separated into different AT periods. Recognize as The predetermined number of games can be arbitrarily changed.

  Further, the AT period recognizing unit 62d recognizes that the AT period is within the first predetermined number of games (here, 3 games) before the specific game state information is input to the communication unit 61, and the specific game When there is a period recognized as the AT period in the second predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) after the input of the state information (BB signal or RB signal), the specific gaming state The AT period existing before and after the information input period is recognized as one AT period. For example, in the example of FIG. AT period X (5 games here), which is the period recognized as the AT period within the first predetermined number of games (here, 3 games) before the B signal is input from the 10th game to the 53rd game And B. There is an AT period Y (here, 5 games) that is a period recognized as an AT period in the second predetermined number of games (here, 3 games) after the B signal input period. By recognizing this AT period X (5 games) and AT period Y (5 games) as one AT period (that is, an AT period of 10 games), the AT period can be accurately recognized and a plurality of AT gaming states The number of occurrences of each can be accurately counted. The first predetermined number of games and the second predetermined number of games can be arbitrarily changed.

  Thus, there is a period recognized as the AT period within the first predetermined period before the specific gaming state information is input to the communication unit 61, and the specific gaming state information (BB signal or RB signal). ), When there is a period recognized as the AT period within the second predetermined period, the AT period existing before and after the period in which the specific gaming state information is input is regarded as one AT period. However, at this time, the period from the end of the AT period existing before the period in which the specific gaming state information is input until the specific gaming information is input, and the specific gaming information A period from the end of input to the start of the next AT period may be recognized as one AT period.

  Referring to FIG. 19, in this example, the communication unit 61 includes B.B. B signal is input. There is a period X (11th game to 20th game) recognized as the AT period within the first predetermined number of games (here, 3 games) before the B signal is input. There is a period Y (71st game to 80th game) recognized as the AT period within the second predetermined game (here, 3 games) after the input of the B signal is completed. Recognize that it is a period (ie, 20 games). Furthermore, from the 21st game after the end of period X, A period X ′ (two games here) up to the twenty-second game before the B signal is input; A period Y ′ (three games here) from the 68th game after the input of the B signal to the 70th game before the start of the period Y is recognized as the AT period. That is, the AT period is recognized as 25 games. As a result, a period that is originally an AT period but is not an AT period can be accurately recognized as an AT period.

  As described above, the period in which the hall computer 60 recognizes the AT period based on the special gaming state recognition information for recognizing the AT period output from the slot machine 1 and recognizes the AT period. It is determined that an AT state corresponding to the specified number of games has occurred by specifying to which number of games a plurality of games belong, and information on each AT state described above based on the specification Store in the related information DB.

  Here, the AT related information of each slot machine 1 stored in the AT related information DB and the “BB occurrence count” of each slot machine 1 totaled by the bonus related information totaling means 32 c and stored in the RAM of the control unit 32. , “RB occurrence count” and “TS” can be displayed on the display 36 of each calling lamp device 30. Hereinafter, a process when a player playing a game in the slot machine 1 displays the stored contents on the display 36 of the call lamp device 30 provided corresponding to the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. And it demonstrates using FIG.

  The display content of the calling lamp device 30 in the normal state (default display state) is the state shown in FIG. Are stored as “BIG count”, “REG count”, and “bonus game count”. This display content is updated in correspondence with the update of the total value stored in the RAM as described above (that is, displayed in real time). When the enter button 38 is pressed in this state, the state shown in FIG. 20B is displayed, and a unit number selection screen for displaying the data of the desired slot machine 1 is displayed. Here, when the unit number is selected by the direction buttons 37U, 37D, 37R, and 37L (FIG. 20 (c)) and the enter button 38 is pressed, the selected unit number and the unit ID of the calling lamp device 30 can be specified. Information is transmitted from the communication unit 31 to the communication unit 61 of the hall computer 60 (FIG. 5).

  Based on the information that can identify the machine number received by the communication unit 61, the control unit 62 of the hall computer 60 stores “BB occurrence count” and “RB” corresponding to the machine number stored in the game related information DB. The data extraction means 62g extracts the AT related information corresponding to the machine number from the “occurrence frequency” and “TS” and the AT related information DB, and the communication section 61 as the transmission means extracts the data by the data extraction means 62g. The information that can identify the received information is transmitted to the calling lamp device 30 having the unit ID.

  Next, the information transmitted from the hall computer 60 is received by the communication unit 31 of the received call lamp device 30 and stored in the RAM of the control unit 32 (FIG. 5). The display control means 32b displays “BB occurrence count”, “RB occurrence count”, and “TS” for the machine number (here, machine number 007) selected on the display 64 based on the information stored in the RAM. It is displayed together with the selected machine number (FIG. 20 (d)). Here, the display contents in FIG. 20D are those at the time when the data extraction means 62g extracts the corresponding information, and the display contents are not updated unlike the display in the normal state in FIG. Real-time display is not made.) When the up button 37U is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 20D, the normal state shown in FIG.

  When the data call button 35 is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 20D, the display control means 32b causes the AT related in the slot machine 1 of the designated machine number (here 007) stored in the RAM. Control for displaying information is performed, and the display content is as shown in FIG.

  Next, a case where the data call button 35 is pressed in the normal state of FIG. At this time, information that can specify the unit ID of the calling lamp device 30 and the machine number of the slot machine 1 corresponding to the calling lamp device 30 is transmitted from the communication unit 31 to the communication unit 61 of the hall computer 60 (FIG. 5). ).

  The control unit 62 of the hall computer 60 extracts the AT related information corresponding to the machine number from the AT related information DB by the data extracting means 62g based on the information that can identify the machine number received by the communication unit 61, The communication unit 61 serving as a transmission unit transmits information that can identify the AT related information extracted by the data extraction unit 62g to the calling lamp device 30 having the unit ID. That is, the communication unit 61 transmits information that can specify the total value extracted by the extraction unit (data extraction unit 62g) to the gaming device (calling lamp device 30). In addition, the communication unit 61 transmits information that can specify the total value counted by the continuous occurrence count totaling unit (AT-related information totaling unit 62f) to the gaming device, and the continuous occurrence count totaling unit totals the information. Information indicating the number of games specified by the special game state specifying means (AT state specifying means 62e) in the number of consecutive occurrences of the special game state (AT state) is transmitted.

  Next, the information transmitted from the hall computer 60 is received by the communication unit 31 of the received call lamp device 30 and stored in the RAM of the control unit 32 (FIG. 5). The display control means 32b displays AT related information based on the information stored in the RAM (FIG. 21 (a)). In the example shown in FIG. 21A, the number of occurrences (3 times, 3 times, 2 times, 1 time) of each AT state (10 GAT, 30 GAT, 50 GAT, 100 GAT) is displayed on the left side of the display 36. That is, the display control means 32b is configured to identify the number of occurrences of each special gaming state (AT state) based on the information that can specify the total value transmitted from the transmission means (communication unit 61). The display is controlled. As described above, since the number of occurrences of a plurality of AT states each having a different number of games can be displayed on the display 36, it is possible to provide useful information when selecting a slot machine to the player.

  In addition, the display 36 can identify each AT state that occurred on the day by an AT number that is the order in which the AT states occurred. From the top of each AT state, the AT state that occurred before each AT state is displayed. Number of games from the end to the start of each AT state (for the first AT state, the number of games from the opening to the start of the AT state), the name of the AT state, and the number of games to which the AT state belongs Is displayed. For example, in FIG. 21A, for the AT state with AT number 1, the number of games from the opening of the store to the start of the AT state is 331, the name is 30 GAT, and the number of games is 30.

  In the bottom row, “□” is shown to indicate that the game has been continuously run over AT numbers 1 to 3, and “□” has 3 consecutive chunks, and the number of games in the AT state in the consecutive chunks. “Triple Chan (90 games)” indicating that the cumulative total is 90 is displayed. In other words, the display control unit 32b determines the number of consecutive occurrences based on the information transmitted from the transmission unit (communication unit 61) and can identify the aggregated value aggregated by the consecutive occurrence number aggregation unit (AT-related information aggregation unit 62f). The display means is controlled to display (here, the number of consecutive channels) in an identifiable manner. Since the number of consecutive occurrences of the special gaming state can be displayed in this way, the player can grasp the characteristics of the slot machine and use it as a reference when selecting the slot machine.

  In addition, since “□” indicating that consecutive chunks are displayed for AT numbers 1 to 3 is displayed, the consecutive chunks are combinations of 30 GAT, 50 GAT, and 10 GAT, and the number of games is 30 games, 50 It can be understood that the game is a combination of 100 games. That is, the display control unit 32b can identify the number of games in each of the special gaming states (AT states) that have been generated continuously based on the information that can identify the number of games transmitted from the transmission unit (communication unit 61). The display means (display 36) controls the display. As a result, when a special gaming state occurs continuously, it is possible to display the combination of the number of games that have been continued, so that the player can understand the characteristics of the slot machine and use it as a reference when selecting a slot machine. can do.

  Information that is not displayed on the display 36 (here, information on the AT state after AT number 5) can be displayed by pressing the direction button 37R and scrolling the screen from right to left. Here, the display contents in FIG. 21A are those at the time when the data extraction means 62g extracts the corresponding information, and the display contents are not updated unlike the display in the normal state in FIG. Real-time display is not made.) When the data call button 35 is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 21A, the normal state shown in FIG.

  When the enter button 38 is pressed in the state of FIG. 21A, the state shown in FIG. 21B is obtained, and a machine number selection screen for displaying data of the desired slot machine 1 is displayed. When the machine number is selected and determined on this screen (FIG. 21 (c)), the same process as when the machine number is selected and the decision button 38 is pressed in FIG. The “BB occurrence count”, “RB occurrence count”, “TS”, and AT-related information corresponding to the device number (the device number 007 here) are stored in the RAM. The display control means 32b displays AT related information from the stored information based on the fact that the display is not in the normal state when the enter button 38 is pressed (FIG. 21 (d)). Here, the display contents in FIG. 21 (d) are those at the time when the data extraction means 62g extracts the corresponding information, and the display contents are not updated (ie, real-time display is not performed). If the data call button 35 is pressed again in the state of FIG. 21D, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. When the up button 37U is pressed in the state of FIG. 21D, the state returns to the state of FIG.

[2. Call lamp device 30 'according to the second embodiment]
FIG. 22 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the calling lamp device 30 ′ according to the second embodiment. The slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 22 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the calling lamp device 30 ′ is provided corresponding to the slot machine 1, and a game that occurs in association with a game in the slot machine 1. A display 36 'is provided as display means for displaying various types of information including related information. As shown in FIG. 22, the output terminals 27a to 27f of the slot machine 1 are communicably connected to the communication unit 31 ′ of the call lamp device 30 ′ provided corresponding to the slot machine 1, and the output terminals 27a to 27f output “medal insertion signal”, “medal payout signal”, “BB signal”, “RB” signal, “AT signal”, and “AT combination signal” as in the first embodiment. And input to the communication unit 31 ′ of the calling lamp device 30 ′.

  The call lamp device 30 ′ is an example of a game device, and on the front surface thereof, as shown in FIG. A decision button 38 'and a mode switching key 40' are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, a communication unit 31 ', a control unit 32', and an EEPROM 39 'are provided therein. Each device provided in the calling lamp device 30 'is connected as shown in FIG.

  The communication unit 31 ′ is an example of an input unit, and special game state recognition information for recognizing a period of the special game state output from the corresponding slot machine 1 is input. In addition, specific gaming state information that can identify the specific gaming state is also input to the communication unit 31 ′. Specifically, as special gaming state recognition information, a medal insertion signal output from the output terminal 27a, a medal payout signal output from the output terminal 27b, and a B. B signal and R.B signal output from the output terminal 27d. The B signal, the AT signal output from the output terminal 27e, and the AT combination signal output from the output terminal 27f are input.

  The control unit 32 ′ includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and each component included in the calling lamp device 30 ′ is executed by the CPU executing a processing program stored in the ROM using the RAM as a work area. The various operations are performed by controlling the operation. The control unit 32 ′ includes a game related information totaling unit 32a ′, an AT signal input determining unit 32b ′, an AT role signal input determining unit 32c ′, an AT period recognizing unit 32d ′, an AT state specifying unit 32e ′, and AT related information. Totaling means 32f ', light emission control means 32g', and display control means 32h 'are included. Here, when a player playing a game in the slot machine 1 wants to call a store clerk, when the call button 34 is pressed as in the first embodiment, the light emission control means 32g ′ causes the call lamp 33 to emit a predetermined light. Light can be emitted in a manner to notify the store clerk of the call.

  The game related information counting means 32a ′ is used to count and calculate various game related information other than the AT related state based on the game related information input to the communication unit 31 ′. For example, the number of received pulses of the medal insertion signal is totaled, and the total value is converted into the number of games (for example, one game by receiving three pulses). "Medal payout number" in which the number of received pulses of the medal payout signal is tabulated. “Number of occurrences of BB” in which the number of received B signals is tabulated. “Number of RB occurrences” in which the number of received B signals is tabulated, “TS” which is the number of games between bonus games, “Difference number” which is the difference between the number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out, the number of medals paid out / the number of medals inserted The “departure rate” calculated by the above formula, the “base” that is the rate of appearance during the normal game, and the like are calculated and calculated. Here, as the above-mentioned “medal payout number” and “medal input number”, the cumulative value of the medal payout number and medal input number from the start of the operation of the amusement hall on the day is totaled, and for each game. The number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out (for example, 100th game: 3 medals inserted number, 15 medals paid out number) are tabulated so as to be identifiable. Further, B.I. B signal and R.P. Information indicating the input start time and input end time of the B signal (in this case, for example, “input start 750 game, input end 800 game” based on the number of games played today) is also tabulated. Yes. The various game-related information tabulated and calculated here is stored in the game-related information DB in the EEPROM 39 '. Unlike the first embodiment, only the game related information of the corresponding slot machine 1 is stored in the game related information DB in the second embodiment.

  The AT signal input determination means 32b 'determines whether or not an AT signal is input to the communication unit 31' for each game. The AT signal input determination means 32b 'is provided only in the calling lamp device 30' to which the first AT period recognition method is applied. The AT combination signal input determining means 32c 'determines whether or not an AT combination signal is input to the communication unit 31' for each game. This AT combination signal input determination means 32c 'is provided only in the call lamp device 30' to which the fifth AT period recognition method and the seventh AT period recognition method are applied.

  The AT period recognizing unit 32d ′ is an example of a special gaming state period recognizing unit, and a special gaming state period that is a special gaming state based on the special gaming state recognition information input to the communication unit 31 ′ that is an input unit. recognize. This recognition method is the same as the first to eighth recognition methods in the AT period recognition unit 62d described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  The AT state specifying unit 32e ′ is an example of a special game state specifying unit, and the period recognized as the special game state by the special game state period recognizing unit is the number of the plurality of games set by the game number setting unit. By specifying whether it belongs to the number of games, it is specified that a special gaming state corresponding to the specified number of games has occurred. This specifying method is the same as the specifying method in the AT state specifying means 62e described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  The AT related information totaling unit 32f 'is an example of the occurrence number totaling unit, and totalizes the number of occurrences of each special gaming state based on the specification by the special gaming state specifying unit. This counting method is the same as the counting method of the number of occurrences in the AT related information counting means 62f described in the first embodiment, and the description is omitted. Note that unlike the first embodiment, only the AT related information for the corresponding slot machine 1 is stored in the AT related information DB in the second embodiment.

  The AT related information counting means 32f ′ is an example of a continuous occurrence count counting means, and when the special gaming state specified by the special gaming state specifying means continues within a predetermined interval, the AT related information counting means 32f ′ The number of consecutive special game states is counted as the number of consecutive occurrences that are the number of occurrences of special game states that have occurred continuously. This counting method is the same as the counting method of the number of consecutive occurrences in the AT related information counting means 62f described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof is omitted.

  The data call button 35 ', the display 36', the direction button 37 ', and the enter button 38' are provided on the front surface of the call lamp device 30 'as in the first embodiment. Here, the display 36 ′, the direction button 37 ′, and the decision button 38 ′ are examples of game number setting means, and a plurality of special game states (here “10 GAT”, “30 GAT”, “50 GAT”, and “ 100 GAT "), each of which is set (here, 10, 30, 50, and 100), and a method for setting the number of games will be described below.

  In the state of FIG. 23A (normal state), when a predetermined key is inserted into the key hole of the mode switching key 40 ′ and turned to the right, the display screen of the display 36 ′ is changed to the game number setting mode shown in FIG. Switch. In this game number setting mode, the name of each AT state and the number of games corresponding to each can be set. Immediately after the switching, as shown in FIG. 24A, the input column in the first column of the “AT state” is selected, and the input of the name of the AT state is prompted. When inputting the name of the AT state, an alphabet from A to Z and a numerical value from 0 to 9 can be input. Here, the selected character or numerical value is input by moving the cursor with the direction buttons 37U ′, 37D ′, 37R ′, 37L ′, selecting the character or numerical value, and pressing the enter button 38 ′ ( FIG. 24 (b)). When the input is completed, the input name is set by setting the cursor to “OK” and pressing the enter button 38 ′ (FIG. 24C), and the number of games corresponding to the AT state is input. It moves (FIG. 24C). At this time, in the setting of the number of games, only numerical values from 0 to 9 can be input, and similarly, the number of games can be set by the direction buttons 37R ', 37L' and the decision button 38 '. When the number of games is set, the process moves to the input of the name of the next AT state again. Finally, after the names of the four AT states and the number of games are set here, the setting becomes effective by turning the mode switching key 40 'counterclockwise to return it to the original position. Return to the screen. In this game number setting mode, it is also possible to set and change the number of games in each of a plurality of special game states set by the game number setting means (display 36 ', direction button 37', and decision button 38 '). It is.

  The mode switching key 40 'performs processing for switching the display screen of the display 36' to the game number setting mode as described above. Further, the mode switching key 40 ′ performs processing for switching the display 36 ′ to the continuous occurrence determination condition setting mode. When the mode switching key 40 ′ is further turned to the right in the state of FIG. The display screen 36 'is switched to the continuous occurrence determination condition setting mode shown in FIG. In this continuous occurrence determination condition setting mode, an input field for the number of games at a predetermined interval is displayed on the display 36 '. When it is desired to set or change the predetermined interval, a desired numerical value is selected by moving the cursor with the direction buttons 37R 'and 37L', and the selected numerical value is entered in the input field by pressing the enter button 38 '. It is input (50 is input here). After the input, the input numerical value is set by moving the cursor to “OK” and pressing the enter button 38 ′ (FIG. 25 (b)). Here, the setting is validated by turning the mode switching key 40 'counterclockwise to return it to the original position, and the screen returns to the screen of FIG.

  The EEPROM 39 ′ stores the game related information tabulated by the game related information tabulating unit 32 a ′ in a game related information DB (not shown), and stores only the game related information of the corresponding slot machine 1. The EEPROM 39 'stores the AT related information counted by the AT related information counting means 32f' in the AT related information DB. Here, unlike the first embodiment, only the data of the corresponding slot machine 1 is stored.

  Next, the operation of the calling lamp device 30 'will be described with reference to FIGS. According to the calling lamp device 30 ′, the AT period is recognized based on the special gaming state recognition information for recognizing the AT period output from the slot machine 1, and the period recognized as the AT period is: By specifying which number of games among a plurality of games set by the number-of-games setting means to be described later belongs, it is specified that an AT state corresponding to the specified number of games has occurred, and based on the specification, The total number of occurrences of the AT state can be totaled, and the total value thus tabulated can be displayed on the display 36 ′, which is a display means, in an identifiable manner.

  In the calling lamp device 30 ′ shown in FIG. 22, the AT period recognizing means 32d ′ recognizes the AT period output from the slot machine 1 in the same manner as the AT period recognizing means 62d in the first embodiment. Based on the state recognition information, the AT period is recognized by any one of the first recognition method to the eighth recognition method, and the AT state specifying unit 32e ′ is connected to the AT state specifying unit 62e in the first embodiment. Similarly, the period recognized as the AT period is the number of multiple games (10, 30, 50, 100) set by the game number setting means (display 36 ′, direction button 37 ′, and decision button 38 ′). ), It is specified that the AT state corresponding to the specified number of games has occurred, and the AT related information counting means 32f ' Like the AT-related information collecting unit 62f in the first embodiment, it counts the AT-related information on the basis of the specific, calculated and stored in the AT-related information DB.

  Here, the information stored in the AT related information DB can be displayed on the display 36 ′ of each calling lamp device 30 ′. Hereinafter, a process when a player playing a game in the slot machine 1 displays the storage contents of the AT related information DB on the display 36 ′ of the calling lamp device 30 ′ provided corresponding to the slot machine 1. explain.

  The display content of the calling lamp device 30 ′ in the normal state (default display state) is the state shown in FIG. 23A, and here, the slot machine 1 (that is, the calling lamp) stored in the game related information DB. The current “BB occurrence count”, “RB occurrence count”, and “TS” in the slot machine 1) corresponding to the device 30 ′ are respectively “BIG count”, “REG count”, and “bonus game count”. It is displayed. When the data call button 35 'is pressed in this state, the display control means 32h' performs control to display the stored contents of the AT related information DB of the EEPROM 39 '(FIG. 23 (b)). The items displayed here are the same as the items displayed in FIG. 21A in the first embodiment. However, in the second embodiment, the display 36 ′ corresponds to the update of the AT related information DB. The display content is also updated (so-called real-time display is performed). Information that is not displayed on the display 36 '(here, AT state related information after AT number 5) can be displayed by pressing the direction button 37R' and scrolling the screen from right to left.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23B, the number of occurrences (3 times, 3 times, 2 times, 1 time) of each AT state (10 GAT, 30 GAT, 50 GAT, 100 GAT) is displayed on the left side of the display 36 ′. In other words, the display control means 32h ′ displays the number of occurrences of each special gaming state (AT state) in an identifiable manner on the basis of the aggregated value aggregated by the occurrence count aggregation means (AT-related information aggregation means 32f ′). Control to be displayed on the means (display 36 ') is performed. As a result, the number of occurrences of a plurality of AT states with different numbers of games can be displayed on the display 36 ', so that it is possible to provide useful information when selecting a slot machine to the player.

  In addition, the AT state that occurred on the day can be identified by the AT number that is the order of occurrence on the display 36 ', and the AT state that occurred before each AT state in order from the top for each AT state. The number of games from the end of each AT state to the start of each AT state (for the first AT state, the number of games from the opening of the store to the start of the AT state), the name of the AT state, and the number of games to which the AT state belongs It is displayed in the format. For example, in FIG. 23B, for the AT state with AT number 1, it can be understood that the number of games from the opening of the store to the start of the AT state is 331, the name is 30 GAT, and the number of games is 30.

  In the bottom row, “□” is displayed to indicate that the game has been continuously run over the AT numbers 1 to 3, and the “□” has 3 consecutive chunks, and the game in the AT state in the run-up channel. “Triple Chan (90 games)” indicating that the cumulative number is 90 is displayed. In other words, the display control means 32h ′ can identify the number of consecutive occurrences (here, the number of consecutive channels) based on information that can specify the aggregated value aggregated by the consecutive occurrence count aggregation means (AT-related information aggregation means 32f ′). In such a manner, the display means (display 36 ') is controlled to display. As a result, the number of consecutive occurrences of the special gaming state can be displayed, so that the player can grasp the characteristics of the slot machine and can refer to it when selecting the slot machine.

  In addition, since “□” indicating that consecutive chunks are displayed for AT numbers 1 to 3 is displayed, the consecutive chunks are combinations of 30 GAT, 50 GAT, and 10 GAT, and the number of games is 30 games, 50 It can be understood that the game is a combination of 100 games. In other words, the display control means 32h ′ can display the number of games in each of the continuously generated special gaming states (AT states) specified by the special gaming state specifying means (AT state specifying means 32e ′) in a manner capable of identifying the number of games. Control to be displayed on the display 36 ') is performed. As a result, when a special gaming state occurs continuously, it is possible to display the combination of the number of games that have been continued, so that the player can understand the characteristics of the slot machine and use it as a reference when selecting a slot machine. can do.

  Finally, a modification of the present invention will be described.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 1 uses medals as bets has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine uses, for example, a pachinko ball as bets (so-called so-called bets). Pachilot) or a credit-type slot machine that uses credit as a bet. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 1 can set one to three bets as the bet number has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine has a fixed bet number of three. It may be the one that is used (so-called three-sheet betting machine).

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine 1 including the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R has been described as the variable display device 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display screen that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information is provided as the variable display device. An image-type slot machine provided may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 1 generates the first specific game state (regular bonus game) and the second specific game state (big bonus game) as the specific game state has been described. Instead, the slot machine may generate only one of the first specific game state and the second specific game state.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine 1 has been described with respect to an example in which the regular bonus game in the first specific gaming state and the big bonus game in the second specific gaming state are generated. For example, a machine generates a bonus game when one type of bonus symbol is arranged, and the first identification that can be expected to win many medals by notifying the occurrence of a small winning combination in the bonus game. A game state (so-called super big) and a second specific game state (so-called normal big) in which the occurrence of a small winning combination internally is not notified may be generated.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the AT state which is the special gaming state is generated by the internal winning by lottery with a predetermined probability has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big bonus game which is the second specific gaming state May occur after the game ends, or may occur after the regular bonus game in which the AT state is the first specific game state. It may also occur when there is a net loss that does not win any winning combination, or when a predetermined number of games have passed.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which when an AT state, which is a special gaming state, occurs, AT roles are easily arranged as special winning combinations. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the AT winning combination, single bonus, Alternatively, any one or more of the replays can be easily arranged.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the example in which the player is notified that the special winning combination winning is permitted during the AT state, which is the special gaming state, is notified to the player by the push order navigation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information (for example, color, medal payout number, etc.) indicating a special winning combination in which a winning is permitted may be notified to the player. In the above embodiment, during the AT state, 100% notification is given that the special winning combination is permitted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is predetermined that the special winning combination is permitted. You may make it alert | report with the probability of. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the AT state name and the number of remaining games are displayed during the AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT state name and the remaining games are displayed. The number may not be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the medal insertion signal, which is the use value information indicating the magnitude of the use value used for setting the number of bets, and the game execution information that can specify that the game has been played, Although an example in which one pulse is output for each number of sheets has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a three-sheet betting signal in which one pulse is output when a medal insertion signal is set as three bets, Each signal consists of a two-sheet betting signal that outputs one pulse when two bets are set and a one-sheet betting signal that outputs one pulse when one betting is set. Is input to the input means (communication unit 61 or communication unit 31 ′) of the game management device (hall computer 60) or game device (calling lamp device 30 ′), and a three-wager signal is input Multiply by 3 to get the number of medals inserted When a two-wager signal is input, 2 may be multiplied to grasp the number of inserted medals, and when a one-wager signal is input, 1 may be multiplied to grasp the number of inserted medals. . According to the signal output according to the bet number set in this way, it is possible to grasp the number of games for each bet number. Further, the medal insertion signal may be constituted by the three-wager betting signal and the one-wager betting signal, and when two bets are set, the one-wager betting signal may be output twice.

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined period is set in units of the number of games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period until the number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined value (for example, 30) is set as the predetermined period. good. Alternatively, the predetermined period may be set in units of time, and the special gaming state period may be recognized based on the special gaming state recognition information input during the predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes).

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the AT period generated in the slot machine 1 is recognized by the first to eighth AT period recognition methods has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT period recognition method for each model of the slot machine. May be changed. Furthermore, setting means capable of arbitrarily setting the first to eighth AT period recognition methods according to the model of the slot machine 1 may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, it is specified whether the recognized AT period belongs to a preset number of games of 10, 30, 50, or 100, and an AT state corresponding to the specified number of games (that is, 10 GAT, 30 GAT). , 50 GAT, and 100 GAT) is described as an example in which the number of occurrences is incremented and updated one by one. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the period is close to, it is possible to perform addition updating for a plurality of times, assuming that the AT state has occurred a plurality of times. For example, when the AT period is recognized as 20 games, 10 GAT of 10 games may be generated twice consecutively (that is, consecutively changed), and the number of occurrences of 10 GAT may be added and updated twice.

  In the above embodiment, the AT related information totaling means 62f, 32f ′ adds and updates the number of occurrences of the AT state specified by the AT state specifying means 62e, 32e ′, but is not limited thereto. The occurrence history of the specified AT state is stored each time, and when there is a request for counting the number of occurrences of the AT state, the number of occurrences of the AT state is counted based on the stored occurrence history. Also good. Further, the AT period recognized by the AT period recognizing means 62d, 32d 'is stored each time, and the number of games of the plurality of games to which the stored AT period belongs is specified and specified as requested. The number of occurrences of the AT state according to the number of games may be totaled. Further, the number of games specified by the AT state specifying means 62e and 32e 'may be stored each time, and the number of occurrences of AT states corresponding to the stored number of games may be totaled upon request.

  In the above embodiment, the method for recognizing the AT period based on the number of times the AT combination signal or AT combination payout signal for each predetermined period is input has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The AT period may be recognized based on the number of times that the combination payout signal is not input.

  In the above embodiment, the game related information totaling means 62a, 32a ' B signal and R.P. The example in which the information indicating the input start time and the input end time of the B signal has been described has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the game related information totaling means 62a and 32a ' B signal and R.P. Information indicating the input start time and input end time of the B signal may not be aggregated. In that case, the AT period recognizing means 62d, 32d ' B signal and R.P. Whether or not the B signal is input is determined, and the AT period is recognized based on the special gaming state information only when there is no input.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which “BB occurrence count”, “RB occurrence count”, and “TS” that are aggregated by the game-related information aggregation means 62a, 32a ′ are displayed on the displays 36, 36 ′. Not limited to this, the display 36, 36 ′ does not display the game related information tabulated by the game related information tabulating unit 62a, 32a ′, but the AT related tabulated by the AT related information tabulating unit 62f, 32f ′. Only information may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a), 21 (d), and 23 (b), in the tabular data displayed on the displays 36 and 36 ', the occurrence occurs on the third column on the current day. Although the example in which the name of the AT state is displayed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the name of the AT state may not be displayed. In this case, the player can grasp the characteristics of the slot machine 1 based on the display of the number of games in the generated AT state. In the above embodiment, in the second column, the number of games from the end of the AT state that occurred before each AT state to the start of each AT state (for the first AT state, from the opening of the store to the AT state) Although the example in which the number of games until the start of () is displayed has been described, the number of games may not be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, when the data of the other slot machine 1 shown in FIGS. 20 (d) and 21 (d) is displayed, the up button 37U ′ is pressed to display FIGS. Although the example of returning to the normal state shown in FIG. 21A has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal state may be returned after the data of another slot machine 1 is displayed and a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses.

  In the above embodiment, the display content of the display 36 shown in FIGS. 20D, 21A, and 21D is not updated. However, the display content is not limited to this and is updated. Anyway. For example, at every predetermined time (for example, every minute), the calling lamp device 30 transmits information that can identify the machine number displayed on the display 36 to the hall computer 60, and the data extraction means 62g uses the machine number. May be extracted and transmitted to the calling lamp device 30, and the display may be updated based on the data received by the display control means 32b.

  In the above embodiment, in the calling lamp device 30 shown in FIG. 5, the bonus related information counting means 32 c has the number of occurrences of the big bonus game of the day, the number of occurrences of the regular bonus game, and the number of games since the end of the bonus game ( The example in which the number of games since the opening of the store is counted until the first bonus game occurs has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the calling lamp device 30 may not perform the counting. In this case, for example, as described above, the call lamp device 30 transmits information that can identify the machine number displayed on the display 36 to the hall computer 60 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every minute), The data extracting means 62g extracts the values of “BB occurrence count”, “RB occurrence count”, and “TS” corresponding to the machine number from the game related information DB and transmits them to the calling lamp device 30, and the display control means 32b The display may be updated based on the received data.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which AT-related information is displayed in a table format as shown in FIGS. 21A, 21D, and 23B has been described. Thus, AT related information may be displayed with symbols. In the example shown in FIG. 26, as described above, the number of occurrences of each AT state is displayed in a table format on the left side of the displays 36 and 36 ', and a description of symbols indicating each AT state is displayed at the bottom. . Here, “□” indicates 10 GAT with 10 games, “■” indicates 30 GAT with 30 games, “☆” indicates 50 GAT with 50 games, and “★” indicates 100 GAT with 100 games. It is displayed. In the upper part, the occurrence history of each AT state from the time of opening today (10 o'clock in this case) is displayed, and the occurrence time of each AT state can be grasped by each symbol. Further, when a continuous change is made, a line segment displayed above each symbol and arrows at both ends thereof indicate the start to the end of the continuous change, and the number of continuous changes is displayed above it. That is, here, “■”, “☆”, and “□” (that is, 30 GAT with 30 games, 50 GAT with 50 games, and 10 GAT with 10 games), It can be understood that the chain is a triple chain. Note that by pressing the direction buttons 37R and 37R 'and scrolling the screen from the right to the left, it is possible to display the fifth and subsequent AT states that are not displayed in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the example has been described in which the number of games in each of the plurality of AT states is set by the display 36 ′, the direction button 37 ′, and the decision button 38 ′ of the calling lamp device 30 ′. Not limited to this, for example, the call lamp device 30 'is connected to a hall computer, and the number of games in the AT state set by the hall computer is transmitted to each call lamp device 30', thereby the game. A number may be set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the name of each AT state set by the display 64 of the hall computer 60 and information that can specify the number of games are sent from the communication unit 61 to the calling lamp device 30 ′. Then, the control unit 32 ′ of the calling lamp device 30 ′ stores the name of each AT state and the number of games in the EEPROM 39 ′ based on the information input to the communication unit 31 ′, and uses this as a set value. good. That is, at this time, the control unit 32 'and the EEPROM 39' function as game number setting means. When the communication unit 31 ′ of the calling lamp device 30 ′ is capable of receiving wireless information, a terminal for setting the number of games is prepared, and each AT state is set by the terminal as shown in FIG. , And the number of games set, and information that can identify the set AT state and the number of games is transmitted to the communication unit 31 ′ of the calling lamp device 30 ′ by wireless communication, and the control unit 32 ′. However, the name of each AT state and the number of games in the AT state may be stored in the EEPROM 39 ′ as setting values based on the information input to the communication unit 31 ′. Also at this time, the control unit 32 'and the EEPROM 39' function as game number setting means. According to these, since the number of games can be set in a lump instead of for each calling lamp device 30 ', the setting work can be saved.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B and FIG. 24, the example of setting the name of each AT state and the number of games has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the name of the AT state is not set. Only the number of games may be set. This also makes it possible to grasp AT-related information related to the number of occurrences and continuous occurrences of AT states for each number of games.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a gaming system including a calling lamp device and a hall computer according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating an example of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a development view showing an example of a symbol as identification information drawn on the outer periphery of each reel. FIG. 4 shows an example of the AT role notification screen displayed on the display of the slot machine. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of each function provided in the slot machine, the call lamp device, and the hall computer according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen for continuous occurrence determination conditions displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 6B shows an example of a setting screen for the number of continuous games for each type of slot machine displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of storage contents of the AT related information DB displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the recognition method for each AT period and the special gaming state recognition information in the hall computer. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method (first recognition method) for performing recognition of the AT period in the hall computer based on the input of the AT signal. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a method (second recognition method) for recognizing the AT period in the hall computer based on the number of payouts for each predetermined period. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an example of a predetermined period and determination value setting screen in the second recognition method displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an example of a method (third recognition method) for recognizing an AT period in a hall computer based on a base for each predetermined period. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of a predetermined period and determination value setting screen in the third recognition method displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating an example of a method (fourth recognition method) for recognizing the AT period in the hall computer based on the difference number for each predetermined period. FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of a predetermined period and determination value setting screen in the fourth recognition method displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of a method (fifth recognition method) for recognizing the AT period in the hall computer based on the number of times of the AT role signal input for each predetermined period. FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of a predetermined period and determination value setting screen in the fifth recognition method displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a method (sixth recognition method) for recognizing the AT period in the hall computer based on the number of input of the AT combination payout signal for each predetermined period. FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating an example of a predetermined period and determination value setting screen in the sixth recognition method displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating an example of a method (seventh recognition method) for recognizing the AT period in the hall computer based on whether or not an AT role signal is input for each game. FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen for a predetermined number of games in the seventh recognition method displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating an example of a method (eighth recognition method) for recognizing the AT period in the hall computer based on the presence / absence of input of an AT role payout signal for each game. FIG. 16B is a diagram showing an example of a predetermined game number setting screen in the eighth recognition method displayed on the display of the hall computer. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT period recognition method in the hall computer when there is no input of special game state recognition information for a predetermined number of games or more. FIG. 18 shows the B.D. It is a figure showing an example of the method of recognizing AT period before and behind B signal input as one AT period. FIG. 19 shows the B.D. It is a figure showing the other example of the method of recognizing AT period before and behind B signal input as one AT period. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of data displayed on the display of the calling lamp device. FIG. 21 is a continuation of FIG. FIG. 22 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a calling lamp device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of data displayed on the display of the calling lamp device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 24 is a continuation of FIG. FIG. 25 is a continuation of FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a modification of the AT related information display method in FIGS. 21A, 21D, and 23B.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine 3L ... Left variable display part 3C ... Middle variable display part 3R ... Right variable display part 8 ... Bet number setting button 26 ... Control part 30 ... Call lamp apparatus 32b ... Display control means 36 ... Display 60 ... Hall computer 61 ... Communication part 62d ... AT period recognizing means 62e ... AT state specifying means 62f ... AT related information counting means 62g ... Data extracting means 64 ... Display 70 ... Game system

Claims (8)

A plurality of variable display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number for one game from when the identification information is variably started on the plurality of variable display units until a display result of the plurality of variable display units is derived and displayed;
Lottery means for lottery of whether or not to allow a winning combination of any one of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations;
Derived display control means for deriving and displaying the identification information on the variable display unit;
A winning generation means for generating a prize when the display result of the plurality of variable display sections derived and displayed by the derivation display control means is a display result corresponding to a winning combination permitted to win by the lottery means;
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state in which a predetermined bonus game is provided when the display results of the plurality of variable display portions are display results corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination;
It is a special gaming state that is a gaming state for notifying the player that the winning of the special winning combination predetermined by the lottery means is permitted, and the player is notified that the winning of the special winning combination is permitted. Special game state determination means for determining whether or not to generate any one of a plurality of special game states with different numbers of games to be notified; and the plurality of special game states by the special game state determination means Special game state control means for controlling to the determined special game state when it is determined to generate any of the special game states,
A gaming apparatus provided with display means for displaying various information including game related information generated in association with a game in the slot machine,
A gaming management device that is communicable with a plurality of the gaming devices and manages the gaming related information for each slot machine;
A gaming system including:
The game management device includes:
Input means for inputting special gaming state recognition information for recognizing a period of the special gaming state output from the slot machine;
Special gaming state period recognition means for recognizing the special gaming state period that is the special gaming state based on the special gaming state recognition information input to the input means;
Game number setting means for setting the number of games in each of the plurality of special gaming states;
By specifying which game number of the plurality of games set by the number-of-games setting period the period recognized as the special game state by the special game state period recognition means belongs to the specified number of games. A special game state specifying means for specifying that a corresponding special game state has occurred,
An occurrence number counting means for counting the number of occurrences of each special gaming state for each slot machine based on the specification by the special gaming state specifying means;
Transmission means for transmitting to the gaming device information capable of specifying the total value counted by the occurrence count totaling means,
The game device controls the display means to display the number of occurrences of each special gaming state on the display means in a manner that allows identification of the number of occurrences of each special gaming state based on the information that can identify the total value transmitted from the transmission means. A gaming system comprising: A gaming system according to claim 1,
The gaming apparatus includes a designation unit that designates a slot machine to be displayed on the display unit in a manner that allows the number of occurrences of each special gaming state to be identified.
The game management device includes an extraction unit that extracts a total value corresponding to the slot machine designated by the designation unit from the total value aggregated for each slot machine by the occurrence count totaling unit,
The game system characterized in that the transmission means transmits information capable of specifying the total value extracted by the extraction means to the game device. A gaming system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
The game management device includes:
When the special gaming state specified by the special gaming state specifying means is continuous within a predetermined interval, the number of consecutive special gaming states is continuously generated, which is the number of occurrences of the special gaming state. It has a continuous occurrence count counting means that counts as the occurrence count,
The transmission means transmits information that can identify the total value counted by the continuous occurrence count totaling means to the gaming device,
The display control means performs control for causing the display means to display the number of consecutive occurrences in an identifiable manner based on information that can identify the aggregate value transmitted from the transmission means. system. A gaming system according to claim 3, wherein
The transmission means transmits information that can specify the number of games specified by the special gaming state specifying means in the number of consecutive occurrences of the special gaming state counted by the continuous occurrence number counting means,
The display control means controls the display means to display the number of games in each of the continuously generated special gaming states based on the information that can specify the number of games transmitted from the transmission means. A game system characterized by A plurality of variable display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number for one game from when the identification information is variably started on the plurality of variable display units until a display result of the plurality of variable display units is derived and displayed;
Lottery means for lottery of whether or not to allow a winning combination of any one of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations;
Derived display control means for deriving and displaying the identification information on the variable display unit;
A winning generation means for generating a prize when the display result of the plurality of variable display sections derived and displayed by the derivation display control means is a display result corresponding to a winning combination permitted to win by the lottery means;
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state in which a predetermined bonus game is provided when the display results of the plurality of variable display portions are display results corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination;
It is a special gaming state that is a gaming state for notifying the player that the winning of the special winning combination predetermined by the lottery means is permitted, and the player is notified that the winning of the special winning combination is permitted. Special game state determination means for determining whether or not to generate any one of a plurality of special game states with different numbers of games to be notified; and the plurality of special game states by the special game state determination means Special game state control means for controlling to the determined special game state when it is determined to generate any of the special game states,
A gaming apparatus comprising display means for displaying various information including game related information generated in association with a game in the slot machine,
Input means for inputting special gaming state recognition information for recognizing a period of the special gaming state output from the slot machine;
Special gaming state period recognition means for recognizing the special gaming state period that is the special gaming state based on the special gaming state recognition information input to the input means;
Game number setting means for setting the number of games in each of the plurality of special gaming states;
By specifying which game number of the plurality of games set by the number-of-games setting period the period recognized as the special game state by the special game state period recognition means belongs to the specified number of games. A special game state specifying means for specifying that a corresponding special game state has occurred,
The number of occurrences counting means for counting the number of occurrences of each special gaming state based on the specification by the special gaming state specifying means;
Display control means for performing control to display the number of occurrences of each special gaming state on the display means in an identifiable manner based on the aggregated value aggregated by the occurrence count aggregation means;
A gaming device comprising: A gaming device according to claim 5,
When the special gaming state specified by the special gaming state specifying means is continuous within a predetermined interval, the number of consecutive special gaming states is continuously generated, which is the number of occurrences of the special gaming state. It has a continuous occurrence count counting means that counts as the occurrence count,
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs control to display the continuous occurrence count on the display means in an identifiable manner on the basis of the aggregate value obtained by the continuous occurrence count aggregation means. A gaming device according to claim 6,
The display control means controls the display means to display the number of games specified by the special gaming state specifying means in an identifiable manner in the number of consecutive occurrences of the special gaming state counted by the continuous occurrence number counting means. A gaming apparatus characterized by performing A gaming device according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
The game apparatus, wherein the game number setting means is capable of setting and changing the number of games in each of a plurality of set special game states.

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