JP2006000678A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which can properly decide an actual special game state period of time even when a prize ball discharging abnormality due to a ball-clogging of game balls which are discharged from a game machine during a special game state or a ball-clogging in a replenishing unit which replenishes game balls to be replenished to the game machine occurs. <P>SOLUTION: This game system collects game related information regarding a game machine, and is equipped with a special game state signal-detecting means, a game value imparting signal-detecting means, and an actual special game state generating means. In this case, the special game state signal-detecting means detects the output state of a special game state signal which is outputted from the game machine under a special game state. The game value imparting signal-detecting means detects a game value imparting signal regarding the imparting of a game value. The actual special game state generating means decides an actual special game state by extending a special game state period of time which is specified by the special game state signal. In this case, the actual special game state generating means judges the actual special game state by extending the special game state period of time by a specified period of time being determined in advance when a specified game value imparting signal is not detected by the game value imparting signal-detecting means during the special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal-detecting means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming apparatus that collects information related to gaming machines, and more particularly to determination of a special gaming state.

  Conventional gaming devices (computer devices including peripheral devices such as island computers, stand computers, call lamps, etc. in addition to gaming machine management devices) are output as external information from gaming machines, and gaming machines are in a special gaming state ( Sales data such as the number of prize balls discharged in the special gaming state (big hit state) and the number of prize balls discharged in other than the special gaming state are tabulated based on the special prize signal indicating that the game is in the big hit state. The special prize signal is output while the gaming machine is in the special gaming state, and the output is stopped when the special gaming state ends and the variable prize winning device is closed.

  However, even if a prize is entered in the variable prize device (big prize opening) during the special game state, even if the special signal is stopped due to a delay in the discharge of the prize ball, etc., the game media (game balls, medals) related to the special game are stopped. Etc.) may be discharged. In order to solve this problem, there is known a method (set time method) in which a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) set in advance after the award signal is stopped is added, and the award period is extended to total business data. ing. In addition, as a method considering the performance of each gaming machine, a monitoring time (for example, 10 seconds) of a prestigious ball signal (replenishment signal) set in advance after the special signal is stopped is provided. When a signal) is detected, a method (periodic time method) is also proposed in which the monitoring time is added to the special award period and the monitoring time is set again to extend the special award period and total business data.

  However, in the latter period time method, which is an excellent way to extend the special prize period, if there is an abnormality in the prize ball discharge such as clogging during the special prize period and it has not been recovered by the end of the special prize, it will be within the monitoring time. The award ball signal (replenishment signal) cannot be detected, and it becomes difficult to extend the special award period and add up sales data.

  In the present invention, even if a prize ball discharge abnormality occurs due to clogging of game balls discharged from a gaming machine during a special gaming state or clogging of a supply unit for supplying gaming balls to the gaming machine, the actual special gaming state time is reduced. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming apparatus that can determine and tabulate sales data related to a special award period more accurately.

  The first invention is a game for collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player and giving a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state. A special gaming state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special gaming state signal output from the gaming machine in the special gaming state, and a gaming value for detecting a gaming value giving signal related to the giving of the gaming value An actual signal state generating means for determining an actual special gaming state by extending a special gaming state time specified from the special gaming state signal, and the actual special gaming state generating means comprises: The special game state when the predetermined game value giving signal is not detected by the game value giving signal detecting unit during the special game state based on the detection by the special game state signal detecting unit. Characterized by the determination of the actual special game state by a predetermined time extension was predetermined state time.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined game value grant signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means during a special game state based on detection by the special game state signal detection means, A gaming value addition abnormality determining means for determining a value addition abnormal state, wherein the actual special gaming state generation means sets a predetermined monitoring time after the special gaming state signal is not detected by the special gaming state signal detection means; When the gaming value grant signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special gaming state time specified from the special gaming state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time to determine the actual special gaming state. After the special game state signal is no longer detected by the first actual special game state generation means and the special game state signal detection means, it is identified from the special game state signal. A second actual special game state generating means for determining the actual special game state by extending the special game state time by a predetermined time, the first actual special game state generating means and the second actual special game state generating Switching means capable of switching between the first actual special game state generation means and the second actual special game state generation means so that any one of the means functions, the switching means is the game value The first actual special game state generation unit is switched to the second actual special game state generation unit based on the determination of the gaming value addition abnormality state by the provision abnormality determination unit.

  In a third aspect based on the second aspect, when the switching means obtains a determination that the gaming value provision abnormality determining means is in a gaming value provision abnormality state, the switching means from the first actual special gaming state generation means Switching to the second actual special game state generation means is characterized.

  According to a fourth invention, in the second invention, the switching means is configured such that after the special gaming state signal detection means no longer detects the output of the special gaming state signal, the switching means performs the first actual special gaming state generation means from the first actual special gaming state generation means. Switching to dual special game state generation means is characterized.

  According to a fifth invention, in the fourth invention, only when the switching means is in a gaming value addition abnormal state when switching from the first actual special game state generating means to the second actual special game state generating means, The first actual special game state generating means is switched to the second actual special game state generating means.

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

  In a seventh aspect based on the second to sixth aspects, the second actual special game state generation means calculates an abnormal state time based on a determination result of the abnormal state by the game value addition abnormality determination means, and the abnormality It is characterized in that a preset time is corrected based on the state time.

  An eighth aspect of the invention is a game for collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine configured to be able to generate a special game state advantageous to a player and giving a game value as a prize in the special game state or the normal game state. A special gaming state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special gaming state signal output from the gaming machine in the special gaming state, and a gaming value for detecting a gaming value giving signal related to the giving of the gaming value A predetermined monitoring time is set after the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the grant signal detecting means and the special gaming state signal detecting means, and when the gaming value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, An actual special game state generating means for determining an actual special game state by extending a special game state time specified from the game state signal in relation to the monitoring time; and the special game A gaming value addition abnormality determining unit that determines a gaming value addition abnormality state when a predetermined gaming value addition signal is not detected by the gaming value addition signal detection unit during the special gaming state based on the detection of the state signal detection unit; And a monitoring time changing means for changing a monitoring time of the actual special gaming state generating means when the gaming value adding abnormality determining means determines that the gaming value adding abnormality state is present.

  A ninth invention is characterized in that, in the eighth invention, the monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time after the special gaming state signal detecting means stops detecting the output of the special gaming state signal. To do.

  According to a tenth aspect, in the ninth aspect, the monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time only when the monitoring time is changed and only when the gaming value is in an abnormal state.

  In an eleventh aspect based on the first to tenth aspects, the gaming value imparting abnormality determining means is a special gaming state detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means, and the gaming value imparting signal detecting means is a gaming value imparting. When the detection of the signal is not recognized over a predetermined time, it is determined that the game value imparting abnormality state.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer that collects game-related information related to a gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player and that gives a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state. A special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from a gaming machine in the special game state, and a game value giving signal related to the addition of the game value. A gaming value grant signal detecting means and a special gaming state based on the detection of the special gaming state signal detecting means, when a predetermined gaming value giving signal is not detected by the gaming value giving signal detecting means. The gaming value assignment abnormality determining means for determining the state and the special gaming state signal detecting means are not detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means. If the gaming value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special gaming state time specified from the special gaming state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time, The first actual special game state generating means for determining the game state and the special game state time specified by the special game state signal after the special game state signal is no longer detected by the special game state signal detecting means The first actual special game state generation means for determining the actual special game state after a predetermined time extension, and the game value assignment abnormality determination means, when the game value assignment abnormality state is determined by the first value The actual special game state generating means is made to function as a switching means for switching to the second actual special game state generating means.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer that collects game-related information related to a gaming machine that is configured to be capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player and that gives a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state. A special game state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special game state signal output from the gaming machine in the special game state, and a game value related to the provision of the game value A gaming value giving signal detecting means for detecting a giving signal, and a special monitoring state signal is no longer detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means, a predetermined monitoring time is set, and the gaming value giving signal is within the monitoring time. If detected, the special gaming state time specified from the special gaming state signal is extended in relation to the monitoring time to determine the actual special gaming state. When a predetermined game value giving signal is not detected by the game value giving signal detecting means during the special game state based on the detection of the real special game state generating means and the special game state signal detecting means, A gaming time giving abnormality determining means for determining a state, and a monitoring time changing means for changing the monitoring time of the actual special gaming state generating means when the gaming value giving abnormality determining means determines the gaming value giving abnormal state. It is made to function.

  In the first invention, a gaming apparatus configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player and collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine that gives a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state A special gaming state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special gaming state signal output from a gaming machine in a special gaming state, and a gaming value giving signal detection for detecting a gaming value giving signal related to the giving of gaming value Means and real special game state generation means for determining the actual special game state by extending the special game state time specified from the special game state signal, and the real special game state generation means includes the special game In a special game state based on detection by the state signal detection means, the special game state time is predicted when a predetermined game value assignment signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means. Since the actual special gaming state is determined by extending the predetermined time, a supply unit that supplies a gaming ball to the gaming machine or a jammed gaming ball discharged from the gaming machine during the special gaming state (big hit state) Even when a prize ball signal (replenishment signal) cannot be detected due to a prize ball discharge abnormality due to clogging, more accurate business data can be aggregated.

  In the second invention, in a special game state based on detection by the special game state signal detection means, a game that is determined as a game value addition abnormal state when a predetermined game value assignment signal is not detected by the game value addition signal detection means Provided with a value giving abnormality determining means, and the actual special gaming state generating means sets a predetermined monitoring time after the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means, and the gaming value giving signal is received within the monitoring time. A first real special game state generating means for determining the real special game state by extending the special game state time specified from the special game state signal in relation to the monitoring time, if detected, and the special game state signal After the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the detection means, the special gaming state time specified from the special gaming state signal is extended by a predetermined time to obtain the actual special gaming The first actual special game so that one of the second actual special game state generating means for determining the state, the first actual special game state generating means, and the second actual special game state generating means functions. The state generating means and the second actual special game state generating means are configured to be switchable, and the switching means is based on the determination of the gaming value imparting abnormality state by the gaming value imparting abnormality determining means, Since the first actual special game state generating means is switched to the second actual special game state generating means, the game balls discharged from the game balls during the special game state (big hit state) or supply balls to the gaming machine When a prize ball signal (replenishment signal) cannot be detected due to a prize ball discharge abnormality due to clogging of the replenishment unit to be replenished, the first real special game state generation means (period time method) is changed to the second real special game state generation means (setting Because the award ball signal (supply signal) is not detected because the actual game state time is determined by switching to the time method), the specific game state time specified from the special game state signal is not extended, In addition, the business data can be aggregated more accurately without determining the actual special game state time.

  In the third invention, the switching means switches from the first actual special game state generation means to the second actual special game state generation means when it is determined by the gaming value addition abnormality determination means that the gaming value addition abnormality state is obtained. Therefore, the determination method of the actual special gaming state can be switched reliably.

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

  In the fifth invention, the switching means is the first actual special game state generating means only when it is in the gaming value imparting abnormal state when switching from the first actual special game state generating means to the second actual special game state generating means. Since it switches to the second actual special game state generation means, it can be switched only when it is in an abnormal state at the end of the special game, so if the abnormal state has been recovered by the end of the special game state, the determination in the cycle time method Thus, the actual special game state time can be accurately determined.

  In the sixth invention, the switching means replaces the second actual special game state generation means switched by the detection of the abnormal gaming value provision state by the detection of the gaming value provision signal by the gaming value provision signal detection means. Since switching to the state generation means, when recovery of the prize ball discharge abnormality is detected, the determination is made by the period time method by the first actual special game state generation means, so that the actual special game state time can be accurately determined.

  In the eighth invention, a gaming apparatus configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player and collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine that gives a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state A special gaming state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special gaming state signal output from a gaming machine in a special gaming state, and a gaming value giving signal detection for detecting a gaming value giving signal related to the giving of gaming value When a predetermined monitoring time is set after the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the means and the special gaming state signal detecting means, and a game value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, it is identified from the special gaming state signal. The special game state generation means for extending the special game state time in relation to the monitoring time and determining the actual special game state, and the special based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means When a predetermined game value assignment signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means during the game state, the game value assignment abnormality determination means and the game value assignment abnormality determination means determine the game value assignment abnormality state. A monitoring time changing means for changing the monitoring time of the actual special game state generating means when it is determined to be in an abnormal state, so that a game ball discharged from a game ball during a special gaming state or a gaming machine When the prize ball signal (replenishment signal) cannot be detected due to a prize ball discharge error due to clogging of the replenishment unit that replenishes the supply ball, the period time method monitoring time is changed to take into account the abnormal condition. The special game state time can be determined.

  In the ninth invention, the monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time after the special gaming state signal detecting means no longer detects the output of the special gaming state signal, so that the second actual special gaming state generating means operates. Since the actual special game state generating means is switched at the start timing, it is possible to determine whether or not to switch in response to a change in state after detecting a prize ball discharge abnormality.

  According to a tenth aspect, in the ninth aspect, the monitoring time changing means changes the monitoring time only when the monitoring value is changed when the monitoring time is changed, so that the monitoring time is changed. If the abnormal state has been recovered by the end of the special gaming state, it is possible to set the appropriate monitoring time and accurately determine the actual special gaming state time in the period time method. .

  In an eleventh aspect based on the first to tenth aspects, the gaming value imparting abnormality determining means is a special gaming state detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means, and the gaming value imparting signal detecting means detects the gaming value imparting signal. Is determined to be in a gaming value addition abnormal state if it is not recognized over a predetermined period of time, a ball of a game ball discharged from a game ball in a special game state or a ball of a supply unit that supplies a supply ball to a gaming machine Abnormal ball discharge abnormality due to clogging can be appropriately detected.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, data on the operating status of the gaming machine 1 is collected in the management device 4 that manages the entire hall, but as a gaming device that is managed on a per-table basis or on an island-by-island basis. The present invention can also be applied to other management devices (for example, computer devices such as information collection devices and information disclosure devices).

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

  From the gaming machine 1, external information related to the game is output. The signal output from this gaming machine 1 indicates that there is a shortage of prize balls in the upper tank, and a “ball-out signal” that prompts replenishment of balls from the island facility, a predetermined number (for example, 10) “Prize ball signal” output every time a prize ball is discharged, “Ball rental signal” output every time a predetermined number (for example, 25) of game balls are lent, and when the variable display device starts variable display "Start signal" that is output, "Design determination signal" that is output when the variable display of the variable display device stops, "Big hit signal" that is output during a special game state (big hit state), and output when the probability changes There is a “probability change signal” or the like.

  In addition, in the island facility where the gaming machine 1 is installed, there are a supply unit that supplies the gaming machine 1 with game balls (prize balls, rental balls), and a collection unit that collects the incoming balls (out balls) from the gaming machine 1. Is provided. The replenishment unit has a replenishment number counting unit 5 that counts the number of balls replenished to the gaming machine 1, and the replenishment number counting unit 5 uses the replenishment information obtained as a result of counting the replenishment balls as a replenishment signal as a pulse signal (for example, 10 pulses per pulse). The collection unit has a collection ball counting unit 6 that counts the balls (out balls) collected from the gaming machine 1, and the collection ball counting unit 6 uses the operation information as a result of counting the collected balls as a collection ball signal. Output as a pulse signal (for example, 10 pulses per pulse).

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

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

  The game control device 10 receives detection signals from various detection devices (general winning a prize port switch, etc.), and based on these detection signals, executes a program (game program) recorded in the ROM to control the game. Control (game control). For example, when a winning of a game ball at the starting port is detected, a variable display game by the variable display device is started. A “start signal” is output when the variable display game is started by the variable display device (start of variable display). As a result of the variable display game by the variable display device, when the symbol that has been displayed in a variable manner is stopped, a “design determination signal” is output. As a result of the variable display game, a “special award signal” is output during a special game state (a big hit state) that occurs when the symbol stops at a special symbol.

  When the game control device 10 detects the winning of a game ball to the winning port with the winning port switches 1 to N, the number of winning balls determined for each winning port is output to the discharge control device 11 as a winning ball control command signal. The discharge control device 11 operates the discharge unit 14 to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls determined by the prize ball control command signal.

  In addition, the game control device 10 monitors whether or not the prize ball is discharged accurately. That is, it is monitored whether the number of discharge commands transmitted as a prize ball control command signal to the discharge control device 11 matches the actual number of discharges detected by the prize ball detection sensors 1 and 2. When the prize ball detection sensor detects the discharge of a predetermined number (for example, ten) prize balls, it outputs a “prize ball signal”.

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

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

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

  Then, when the game ball launched into the game area wins the starting opening, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 10 and a winning symbol of the variable display game is drawn, and the game control device 10 displays the display control device. A signal for instructing a variable display is transmitted to the display, and a variable display of a plurality of symbols is started in the left, right, and middle variable display areas of the screen of the variable display device. At this time, a “start signal” is output to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display temporarily stops (for example, slightly changes the symbol at the stop position in the order of left, right, and middle). In this process, the reach state ( For example, when the left symbol and the right symbol are likely to generate a big hit), a predetermined reach game is performed. In this reach game, for example, the middle symbol is variably displayed at a very low speed, is variably displayed at a high speed, or the variability display is reversed. In addition, background display and character display in accordance with the reach game are performed.

  If the winning symbol drawing result is a big win, the left, right, and middle symbols will eventually stop at a predetermined big hit combination, a big win will occur, and the special variable winning device will open for a predetermined period. A special game will be held. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls to be awarded to the special variable winning device or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as one unit (one round). A prescribed round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on the condition that a winning is made to the continuous winning opening (detection of a winning ball by a continuous sensor). When a big hit game is generated, a signal for instructing the display control device to display a big hit game, such as a big hit fanfare display, a round number display, a big hit effect display, etc., is transmitted to the display of the variable display device. The jackpot game is displayed. During the big hit game, a “special prize signal” is output to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  When a game ball wins a start opening during a variable display game or a big hit game (when a special symbol start memory is generated), it is stored in the special symbol start memory, and after the variable display game is over (when lost) Alternatively, after the big hit game is over, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory. On the other hand, when the variable display game is finished (when lost) or when the big hit game is finished, when there is no special symbol start memory, the process returns to the customer waiting state.

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the replenishment signal from the replenishment number counting unit 5 is also input to the game value giving signal detection means 42 of the gaming apparatus 4 as a game value giving signal. That is, the game value giving signal includes a prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 and a supply signal from the supply number counting unit 5. As described above, this replenishment signal is output when the replenishment number counting unit 5 replenishes game machines 1 with game balls. When game balls are discharged from the game machines 1 and there are not enough game balls, Since game balls are supplied to the gaming machine 1, the supply signal from the supply number counting unit 5 is substantially equal to the number of game balls discharged from the gaming machine 1.

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

  The first actual special game state generation unit 43, the second actual special game state generation unit 44, and the switching unit 45 constitute an actual special game state generation unit, and include a special game state signal detection unit 41 and a game value addition signal detection unit 42. And determining the actual special game state time, which is the time when the game ball actually related to the special game state is discharged, and outputting the actual special game state signal.

  In other words, the first actual special game state generation means 43, when the detection of the special game state signal is not permitted and the game value giving signal is detected within the preset monitoring time, the prize ball is discharged. The (game value giving signal) is determined as the discharge related to the special game, and the actual special game state signal is output by a cycle time system for extending the special game state time. In addition, the second actual special gaming state generation means 44 extends the special gaming state time by a predetermined time after the special gaming state signal is not detected, and outputs the actual special gaming state signal by the set time method. Output. Note that the determination of the actual special gaming state by the cycle time method and the set time method will be described in detail later.

  The switching means 45 switches between the first actual special game state generation means 43 and the second actual special game state generation means 44 based on the determination result of the gaming value addition abnormality determination means 47 to generate the first actual special game state generation. The means 43 or the second actual special game state generating means 44 determines the special game state time and outputs an actual special game state signal.

  The setting means 46 sets whether the determination of the special game state time is performed by the first actual special game state generation means 43 or the second actual special game state generation means 44, and the game device 4 ( A hall employee operates the operation part of a hall computer etc.) and sets it. That is, the first actual special game state generation unit 43 determines the special game state time based on the monitoring result of the game balls discharged (supplied) after the special game state signal is stopped, and the second actual special game state generation unit 44 The special game state time is extended for a predetermined time after the special game state signal is stopped. Which of these methods is appropriate depends on the characteristics of the gaming machine, the state of the game, and the like, and can be arbitrarily set in the game hall. In the normal state, the first actual special game state generating unit 43 or the second actual special game state generating unit 44 selectively functions by the action of the switching unit 47 according to the setting of the setting unit 46.

  The gaming value addition abnormality determining means 47 monitors whether or not there is an abnormality in the addition of the gaming value by the gaming machine 1, that is, a prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 or a supply signal from the supply number counting unit 5 to It is monitored whether the machine 1 is normally giving a game value (discharging a game ball). Specifically, when the gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state, the winning balls are continuously discharged, so that when the special gaming signal is output from the gaming machine 1 (in the special gaming state), the game If neither the prize ball signal from the machine 1 nor the supply signal from the supply number counting unit 5 (or one of them) is detected, a jammed state in which the game balls are jammed occurs in the discharge unit of the gaming machine 1. Judge that it is.

  Then, if a gaming machine discharge abnormality is determined by the gaming value imparting abnormality determining means 47, it acts on the switching means 45, selects the second actual special gaming state generating means 44, and detects the special gaming state signal. Is not recognized, the special game state time is extended by a predetermined set time, and an actual special game state signal is output.

  Here, a description will be given of a cycle time method that is used in the first actual special game state generation means 43 and is a criterion for determining the actual special game state.

  During the special award period, a special prize signal is generated from the gaming machine 1, the prize balls are continuously discharged by the big hit game (there is a ball), and the prize ball signal is output. When the big hit game is over and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming device 4 starts an 8-second monitoring timer, and whether the prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during that time (the prize ball signal is To see if it can be detected. If a prize ball discharge (prize ball signal) is detected in the first 8 seconds, the next monitoring time is set (the monitoring time is extended), the monitoring timer for 8 seconds is started, and a new setting is made. It is monitored whether or not the prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during the monitoring time. If the discharge of the prize ball is not detected in the second monitoring time (8 seconds), it is determined that the special prize period has ended at the end of the last monitoring time, and the first actual special game state generating means The actual special game state is determined by including the time until the detection of the game value giving signal in the special game state time.

  In other words, the first actual special game state generating means determines the actual special game state by including the monitoring time during which the game value grant signal is detected in the special game state time, so the special prize period (actual special game state time) is determined. It can be determined accurately.

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

  When the big hit game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming device 4 starts an 8-second monitoring timer, and whether the prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during that time (award) Monitoring whether a sphere signal can be detected. If the winning ball signal is detected before the first monitoring time of 8 seconds elapses, the next monitoring time is set when the winning ball signal is detected without extending the monitoring time (the monitoring time is extended). Then, the monitoring timer for 8 seconds is started to monitor whether or not the prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during the newly set monitoring time. If no discharge of the prize ball is detected during the third monitoring time (8 seconds), it is determined that the special prize period has ended at the end of the last monitoring time, and the first actual special game state generating means The actual special game state is determined by including the time until the detection of the game value giving signal in the special game state time.

  That is, the first actual special game state generating means resets the monitoring time for detecting the game value giving signal when detecting the game value giving signal within the preset monitoring time, Since the monitoring is repeatedly performed, the monitoring time can be finely divided, and the special prize period can be accurately determined.

  When the big hit game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming device 4 starts a monitoring timer of 8 seconds in the first monitoring, and the prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during that time. It is monitored whether a prize ball signal can be detected. If the winning ball is discharged (prize ball signal) in the first 8 seconds, the next monitoring time is set (the monitoring time is extended), the monitoring timer for 8 seconds is started, and a new setting is made. It is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during the monitoring time (second time). If the prize ball is discharged in the second monitoring time (8 seconds), the next (third) monitoring time is set (the monitoring time is extended).

  Then, the monitoring time is shortened from the monitoring time after the predetermined number of times (for example, the third time). That is, if the discharge of the prize ball is detected in the second monitoring time (8 seconds), a monitoring time shorter than the previous monitoring time is set as the third monitoring time, and the 4-second monitoring timer is started. It is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during 4 seconds of the newly set (third) monitoring time. Set the monitoring time for the first time (4 seconds, which is a short monitoring time), start the monitoring timer, and whether there is a prize ball discharged from the gaming machine 1 during the newly set monitoring time (fourth time) To monitor. If no discharge of the prize ball is detected during the fourth monitoring time (4 seconds), it is determined that the special prize period has ended at the end of the last monitoring time, and the first actual special game state generating means The actual special game state is determined by including the time until the detection of the game value giving signal in the special game state time.

  In other words, the first actual special game state generation means changes the monitoring time according to the number of times the monitoring time is set, so that the monitoring time does not extend over a long period of time, and the prize balls discharged outside the big hit game are included in the special prize period. The number of erroneous determinations is reduced, and the special award period can be accurately determined.

  When the big hit game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming device 4 starts a monitoring timer of 8 seconds in the first monitoring, and the prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during that time. It is monitored whether a prize ball signal can be detected. If the winning ball is discharged (prize ball signal) in the first 8 seconds, the next monitoring time is set (the monitoring time is extended), the monitoring timer for 8 seconds is started, and a new setting is made. It is monitored whether or not a prize ball is discharged from the gaming machine 1 during the monitoring time (second time). If the winning ball is discharged in the second monitoring time (8 seconds), the next (third) monitoring time is set (the monitoring time is extended). Counts the number of prize balls discharged after the special signal is raised (while the special signal is being output), and this number of prize balls is continuously counted after the special signal is stopped. When the number of prize balls discharged reaches a predetermined value, the end of the special prize period is determined without setting the next monitoring time.

  In other words, the first actual special game state generation means includes reset restriction means for restricting resetting of the monitoring time (for example, depending on the number of prize balls discharged in the special gaming state), so that the monitoring time extends over a long period of time. In other words, it is less likely that the prize balls discharged other than the jackpot game are included in the special prize period, and the special prize period can be determined accurately.

  Next, a set time method that is used in the second actual special game state generation unit 44 and is a criterion for determining the actual special game state will be described.

  During the special award period, a special prize signal is generated from the gaming machine 1, the prize balls are continuously discharged by the big hit game (there is a ball), and the prize ball signal is output. When the big hit game ends and the gaming machine 1 stops outputting the special prize signal, the gaming apparatus 4 starts a timer for a predetermined set time (for example, 90 seconds). Then, regardless of whether or not the discharge of the prize ball is detected at this predetermined time, the actual special game state is determined by including this set time in the special game state time. That is, the second actual special game state generating means includes the set time in the special game state time to determine the actual special game state even when the game value giving signal is not detected for a predetermined time. Thus, even if the prize ball is not discharged for a certain period of time, the special prize period can be accurately determined.

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

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

  If no special prize signal is output from the gaming machine 1 (“NO” in S111), it is not necessary to determine the actual special gaming state time even if there is an abnormality in the prize ball discharge. Exit.

  Then, while the special award signal is being output from the gaming machine 1 (“YES” in S111), a monitoring timer (for example, 8 seconds) is set to set a monitoring time. Then, the monitoring time is started (S112), and the monitoring timer loop (S113 to S114) is entered. In this monitoring timer loop, whether the winning ball is normally discharged from the gaming machine 1 depending on whether the winning ball signal is output within a predetermined monitoring time, that is, whether the winning ball signal is output continuously. Is detected.

  In the timer loop, it is first determined whether or not a prize ball signal is output at the rising edge of the prize ball signal (S113). If the gaming machine 1 has not discharged the prize ball and no prize ball signal is detected from the gaming machine 1, the monitoring timer set in step S112 is timed up, and the monitoring of the prize ball discharge for a predetermined time is completed. It is determined whether or not (S114). If the monitoring timer has not expired (“NO” in S114), the process returns to step S113, and the prize ball signal is repeatedly detected until the monitoring time set by the timer elapses (S113).

  On the other hand, if the monitoring timer has expired (“YES” in S114), the prize ball signal is not detected during the predetermined monitoring time, so it is determined that the prize ball signal is not continuously output, It is determined that clogging has occurred in the gaming machine 1 (S115). Then, the ball clogging determination process is terminated, and the switching means 45 is instructed to switch the actual special gaming state generation means.

  On the other hand, if the gaming machine 1 discharges the prize ball and the prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 is detected (“YES” in S113), this process is performed to measure the time until the next prize ball signal. Returning to the beginning (S111), a new monitoring timer is set.

  FIG. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the special prize determination processing operation of the gaming apparatus of the first embodiment.

  In the gaming apparatus 4 of the present embodiment, normally, the first actual special game state generating means is selected and operating, and the actual special game state is determined by the period time method. Since many prize balls are discharged during the special prize period, the prize ball signal is continuously output. If a special ball signal is output (during a special game state) and no special ball signal is detected for a predetermined time, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the prize ball discharge (that is, a clogged ball), and an actual special game state is generated. The means is switched from the normal first actual special game state generation means to the second actual special game state generation means, and the determination method of the actual special game state is changed from the period time method to the set time method.

  The second actual special game state generation means adds the set time to the special signal output time to determine the actual special game state time. That is, it is assumed that a timer for a set time is started at the end of the special prize signal, and the special prize period ends when the timer expires and the set time ends.

  It should be noted that the abnormal state of the prize ball due to the determination that the prize ball discharge is abnormal (that is, clogged balls) is canceled by detecting the prize ball signal.

  Thus, when the prize ball discharge abnormality is determined, the actual special game state can be accurately determined by switching the real special game state generation means even in the prize ball abnormal state.

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

  If the gaming value addition abnormality determining means 47 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the provision of gaming value by the gaming machine (discharge of prize balls), a correction process for correcting the set time to be added to the special gaming state time is performed. Do.

  In this process, first, the initial value of the set time is read from the storage means (RAM, ROM, etc.) (S101). Then, the abnormal state time in which an abnormality has occurred in the provision of game value (prize ball discharge) is calculated by the abnormal state time calculation process (S102).

  The abnormal state time is calculated by calculating the abnormal state time using the signal as a recovery signal when the game value giving signal detecting means detects the game value giving signal in the game value giving abnormal state. That is, when the next prize ball signal (or supply signal) is detected in the special game state (recovery time) from when the last prize ball signal (or supply signal) is detected in the special game state (abnormal detection time). ) Is calculated by subtracting the abnormality detection time from the recovery time to obtain the abnormal state time.

  Also, the abnormal state time may be calculated from the special prize end time. That is, if the clogging has been recovered by the end of the special gaming state and the abnormal state of the prize ball discharge has been resolved at the end of the special gaming state, the time from the abnormality detection time to the recovery time is increased as described above. If it is an abnormal state at the end of the special gaming state (if the abnormal state continues), the next prize ball signal in the special gaming state from the end of the special gaming state (special award end time). The time until the time (or the replenishment signal) is detected (recovery time) is calculated by subtracting the abnormality detection time from the recovery time to obtain the abnormal state time.

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

  Then, after the detection of the special game state signal is not recognized, the special game state time is extended by a set time, and the actual special game state signal is output as the actual special game state time.

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

  In this set time correction processing, 90 seconds, which is the initial value of the set time, is read in step S101, and the abnormal state time is calculated in step S102 to obtain 60 seconds. Then, in step S103, both are added to obtain an added value of 150 seconds. In subsequent step S104, the addition value (150 seconds) is compared with the upper limit value (120 seconds), and since the addition value exceeds the upper limit value, the upper limit value (120 seconds) is set as the corrected set time value. . In step S105, the set time value is updated.

  FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining the special prize determination processing operation of the gaming device according to the first embodiment. The timing diagram shown in FIG. 1010 shows that the set time for extending the special game state time is added to the above-mentioned FIG. 7 and FIG. Different from the timing diagram shown.

  Also in the special prize determination processing operation shown in FIG. 10, in the gaming apparatus 4, the first actual special game state generating means is normally selected and operated, and the actual special game state is determined by the period time method. Since many prize balls are discharged during the special prize period, the prize ball signal is continuously output. If a special ball signal is being output (during a special gaming state) and no special ball signal has been detected for a predetermined time, it is determined that an abnormal ball discharge (that is, a clogged ball) has occurred.

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

  The second actual special game state generation means adds the set time to the special signal output time to determine the actual special game state time. In the special prize determination processing operation shown in FIG. 10, the abnormal condition time (ΔT) is added to the initial value (T) of the set time to update the set time (T ′ = T + ΔT). Then, it is assumed that the timer for the set time (T + ΔT) updated at the end of the special prize signal is started, and the special prize period is ended when the timer expires and the set time is over.

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

  Also, at the end of the special prize signal (when the real special game state determination method is switched), it is determined whether or not the prize ball is in an abnormal state. Switching from the generating means to the second actual special gaming state generating means, the actual special gaming state determination method is changed from the period time method to the set time method. And, if the prize ball is not in an abnormal state, the special prize shown in FIG. 8 may be configured such that the determination is made in the cycle time system of the real special game state without switching the real special game state generation means. This is the same as the determination processing operation.

  Further, the award ball abnormal state may be detected by a replenishment signal from the replenishment number counting unit 5 as in the special prize determination processing operation shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the special game state time is extended for the set time including the abnormal state time, the set time of the set time method is changed depending on the length of the abnormal state time, so the actual special game state time is accurately determined. be able to.

  FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of the gaming device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the first embodiment described above, the second embodiment does not switch the actual special game state generation means when an abnormality occurs, but monitors the prize ball discharge in the period time method by the monitoring time changing means. It is characterized by changing the time setting.

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

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

  The detection results by the special gaming state signal detection means 41 and the gaming value addition signal detection means 42 are input to the gaming value addition abnormality determination means 47 and the actual special gaming state generation means 48. Thereby, the gaming value imparting abnormality determining means 47 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the provision of gaming value by the gaming machine (discharge of prize balls), and the actual special gaming state generating means 48 indicates that the special gaming state signal is The detected special time is determined by extending the detected time.

  The actual special game state generating means 48 is the actual special game time that is the time when the game balls related to the special game state are actually discharged from the signals input to the special game state signal detecting means 41 and the game value giving signal detecting means 42. The game state time is determined and an actual special game state signal is output. In other words, the real special game state generation means 48, when a special game state signal is no longer detected and the game value grant signal is detected within a preset monitoring time, the prize ball is discharged (game value assignment). Signal) is determined as the discharge related to the special game, the special game state time is extended, and the actual special game state signal is output.

  The gaming value addition abnormality determining means 47 monitors whether or not there is an abnormality in the addition of the gaming value by the gaming machine 1, that is, a prize ball signal from the gaming machine 1 or a supply signal from the supply number counting unit 5 to It is monitored whether the machine 1 is normally giving a game value (discharging a game ball). Specifically, when the gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state, the winning balls are continuously discharged, so that when the special gaming signal is output from the gaming machine 1 (in the special gaming state), the game If neither the prize ball signal from the machine 1 nor the supply signal from the supply number counting unit 5 (or one of them) is detected, a jammed state in which the game balls are jammed occurs in the discharge unit of the gaming machine 1. Judge that it is.

  When the gaming value giving abnormality determining means 47 determines that the gaming machine is discharged abnormally, it acts on the monitoring time changing means 49 to extend the monitoring time for a preset time to discharge the prize ball. Monitor.

  The monitoring time changing means 49 extends the monitoring time in the cycle time system based on the determination result of the gaming value addition abnormality determining means 47, and the actual special gaming state generating means 48 determines the special gaming state time, A special gaming state signal is output.

  Specifically, the initial monitoring time is extended to a monitoring time (t ′) longer than the normal monitoring time (t). Alternatively, the initial monitoring time is extended by extending the monitoring time from the occurrence of the prize ball abnormality to the detection of the first prize ball signal. Then, from the second monitoring time, the prize ball signal is continuously monitored by the period time method as the normal monitoring time (t).

  Note that an upper limit may be set for the initial monitoring time so that the special prize period does not become too long.

  FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the special prize determination processing operation of the gaming device of the second embodiment.

  In the gaming apparatus 4 of the present embodiment, the actual special gaming state is determined by the cycle time method. Since many prize balls are discharged during the special prize period, prize ball signals are continuously output. If a special ball signal is being output (in a special game state) and no special ball signal has been detected for a predetermined time, it is determined that there has been an abnormality in the award ball discharge (that is, a clogged ball), and the actual special game state is determined. For the monitoring time in the period time method, an extended monitoring time (t ′) is set as the first monitoring time.

  Thereafter, when the special gaming state ends in the gaming machine 1 and no special prize signal is detected from the gaming machine 1, monitoring of the prize ball signal by the period time method is started, and the first monitoring time is the normal monitoring time. The monitoring time (t ′) is longer than (t). Then, from the second monitoring time, using the normal monitoring time (t), the prize ball signal is continuously monitored by the period time method. For example, when the normal monitoring time (t) is 8 seconds, or when the abnormal state time (ΔT) in which the abnormal state continues is 90 seconds, the first monitoring time (t + ΔT) is extended. May be determined in consideration of the abnormal state time so as to be 98 seconds, or may be set as a monitoring time set in advance in consideration of the recovery time of the prize ball discharge abnormality of the gaming machine.

  If the prize ball signal is not detected during the monitoring time (t), it is determined that the real special game state time has ended, assuming that the prize ball discharge related to the special game has ended.

  In addition, when a prize ball signal is detected during the first monitoring time, the first monitoring time may be terminated without waiting for the first monitoring time (t ′) to elapse. That is, a normal monitoring time (t) is set at the end of the prize ball abnormal state, and monitoring of the prize ball signal by the normal monitoring time is started.

  Further, when the prize ball signal is detected during the first monitoring time, the first monitoring time (t ′) may be returned to the normal monitoring time (t).

  Also, at the end of the special prize signal (at the start of monitoring by the period time method), it is determined whether or not the prize ball is abnormal, and a long monitoring time (t ′) is adopted when the prize ball is abnormal. If the winning ball is not in an abnormal state, the normal monitoring time (t) may be adopted without adopting the long monitoring time (t ′).

  As described above, in the second embodiment, since the monitoring time longer than the normal monitoring time is set as the first monitoring time in the period time system for determining the actual special gaming state, the game machine is discharged from the gaming machine during the special gaming state. When the prize ball signal (supplement signal) cannot be detected due to an abnormal discharge of prize balls due to a clogged game ball or a clogging of a supply unit that replenishes game balls to be supplied to the gaming machine, the first monitoring time of the cycle time method Since the award ball signal (supply signal) is not detected and the monitoring time ends, it is possible to prevent the actual special gaming state time from being accurately determined. In other words, by changing the monitoring time based on the period time method to the monitoring time at the time of occurrence of an abnormality in the game value assignment (abnormal ball discharge abnormality), determination of the actual special gaming state time of the period time method considering the time of the abnormal state And accurate sales data can be aggregated.

  In addition, the following can be mentioned as typical ones of aspects of the present invention other than those described above.

  In the first to eleventh inventions, the actual special gaming state generating means (first actual special gaming state generating means) determines the actual special gaming state by including in the special gaming state time the time until detection of the game value giving signal. A gaming device characterized by:

  In the first to eleventh inventions, the actual special gaming state generating means (first actual special gaming state generating means) includes the monitoring time during which the gaming value grant signal is detected in the special gaming state time and indicates the actual special gaming state. A game apparatus characterized by making a determination.

  In the first to eleventh inventions, the real special game state generating means (first real special game state generating means) detects a game value giving signal when detecting a game value giving signal within a preset monitoring time. A gaming apparatus characterized by resetting a monitoring time for performing a game and repeatedly monitoring a game value giving signal.

  In the first to eleventh aspects of the present invention, the actual special game state generating means (first actual special game state generating means) resets the monitoring time when the monitoring time elapses.

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

  In the first to eleventh aspects of the present invention, the actual special game state generating means (first actual special game state generating means) includes a reset restriction means for limiting resetting of the monitoring time. .

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

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

1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is also a block diagram around the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which similarly shows the structure of a gaming machine. Similarly, it is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of the game device of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the clogging determination process of the gaming device of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing diagram of the game device of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing diagram of the game device of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the setting time correction process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing diagram of the game device of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the game device of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing diagram of the game device of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachislot machines (pachinko machines)
2 collection adapter 3 communication network 4 management device 5 replenishment number counting unit 41 special game state signal detection means 42 game value giving signal detection means 43 first real special game state generation means 44 second real special game state generation means 45 switching means 46 Setting means 47 Game value addition abnormality determining means 48 Real special game state generating means 49 Monitoring time changing means

Claims (13)

A gaming device configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player and collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine that gives a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state,
Special gaming state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special gaming state signal output from the gaming machine in the special gaming state;
A game value giving signal detecting means for detecting a game value giving signal related to the game value giving;
An actual special gaming state generating means for extending the special gaming state time specified from the special gaming state signal and determining the actual special gaming state;
The real special game state generation means is configured to detect the special game state when a predetermined game value grant signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means during the special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means. An apparatus for gaming characterized in that an actual special gaming state is determined by extending a predetermined time for a predetermined time. Game value assignment abnormality determination that determines a game value assignment abnormality state when a predetermined game value assignment signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means during the special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means With means,
The actual special game state generating means includes
A predetermined monitoring time is set after the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means, and when the gaming value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special gaming state signal is identified from the special gaming state signal. A first real special game state generating means for extending a special game state time in relation to the monitoring time and determining a real special game state;
After the special gaming state signal is not detected by the special gaming state signal detection means, the special gaming state time specified from the special gaming state signal is extended for a predetermined time to determine the actual special gaming state. A second actual special gaming state generating means;
The first actual special game state generation unit and the second actual special game state generation unit are configured so that either the first actual special game state generation unit or the second actual special game state generation unit functions. Switchable switching means, and
The switching means switches the first actual special game state generation means to the second actual special game state generation means based on the determination of the gaming value addition abnormality state by the gaming value addition abnormality determination means. The gaming device according to claim 1.   The switching means switches from the first actual special game state generation means to the second actual special game state generation means when it is determined by the gaming value assignment abnormality determination means that the game value addition abnormality state is obtained. The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the game apparatus is a game machine.   The switching means switches from the first actual special game state generating means to the second actual special game state generating means after the output of the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means. The gaming device according to claim 2.   The switching means is the first real special game state generation means to the first real special game state generation means only when switching from the first real special game state generation means to the second real special game state generation means is in a gaming value assignment abnormal state. The game device according to claim 4, wherein the game device is switched to a two-special special game state generation means.   The switching means generates the first real special game state generation means by switching the second real special game state generation means switched by detection of an abnormal state of game value provision by detection of the game value provision signal by the game value provision signal detection means. The game device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the game device is switched to means.   The second actual special game state generation unit calculates an abnormal state time based on the determination result of the abnormal state by the game value addition abnormality determination unit, and corrects a preset time based on the abnormal state time. The game device according to claim 2, wherein the game device is a game device. A gaming device configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player and collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine that gives a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state,
Special gaming state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special gaming state signal output from the gaming machine in the special gaming state;
A game value giving signal detecting means for detecting a game value giving signal related to the game value giving;
A predetermined monitoring time is set after the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means, and when the gaming value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special gaming state signal is identified from the special gaming state signal. A special game state generating means for determining a real special game state by extending a special game state time associated with the monitoring time;
A game value assignment abnormality determination that determines a game value assignment abnormality state when a predetermined game value assignment signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means during a special game state based on detection by the special game state signal detection means. Means,
A gaming device comprising: a monitoring time changing means for changing a monitoring time of the actual special gaming state generating means when the gaming value giving abnormality determining means determines that the gaming value adding abnormality state is present.   9. The gaming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the monitoring time changing unit changes the monitoring time after the special gaming state signal detecting unit stops detecting the output of the special gaming state signal.   10. The gaming apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the monitoring time changing unit changes the monitoring time only when the monitoring value is changed in a gaming value addition abnormal state.   The gaming value imparting abnormality determining means is a game in the special gaming state detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means when the gaming value imparting signal detecting means is not allowed to detect the gaming value imparting signal for a predetermined time. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the gaming device is determined to be a value-added abnormal state. A computer configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player and collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine that gives a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state;
Special gaming state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special gaming state signal output from the gaming machine in the special gaming state;
A game value giving signal detecting means for detecting a game value giving signal related to the game value giving;
Game value assignment abnormality determination that determines a game value assignment abnormality state when a predetermined game value assignment signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means during the special game state based on the detection of the special game state signal detection means Means,
A predetermined monitoring time is set after the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means, and when the gaming value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special gaming state signal is identified from the special gaming state signal. A first real special game state generating means for extending a special game state time in relation to the monitoring time and determining a real special game state;
After the special gaming state signal is not detected by the special gaming state signal detection means, the special gaming state time specified from the special gaming state signal is extended for a predetermined time to determine the actual special gaming state. A second actual special gaming state generating means;
A program for functioning as a switching means for switching the first actual special game state generation means to the second actual special game state generation means when the gaming value assignment abnormality determination means determines that the gaming value assignment abnormality state has occurred. . A computer configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player and collecting game-related information related to a gaming machine that gives a gaming value as a prize in the special gaming state or the normal gaming state;
Special gaming state signal detecting means for detecting an output state of a special gaming state signal output from the gaming machine in the special gaming state;
A game value giving signal detecting means for detecting a game value giving signal related to the game value giving;
A predetermined monitoring time is set after the special gaming state signal is no longer detected by the special gaming state signal detecting means, and when the gaming value giving signal is detected within the monitoring time, the special gaming state signal is identified from the special gaming state signal. A special game state generating means for determining a real special game state by extending a special game state time associated with the monitoring time;
A game value assignment abnormality determination that determines a game value assignment abnormality state when a predetermined game value assignment signal is not detected by the game value assignment signal detection means during a special game state based on detection by the special game state signal detection means. Means,
A program for functioning as a monitoring time changing means for changing a monitoring time of the actual special gaming state generation means when the gaming value addition abnormality determining means determines that the gaming value addition abnormality state.

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