JP2006095340A - Managing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a managing device, monitoring an incoming token signal composed of a string of pulses of the number corresponding to the number of tokens used for a game performed in a slot machine to generate a start signal, and counting the value obtained by subtracting the total number of start signals generated in a specified game state from the total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period as a game count data. <P>SOLUTION: This managing device monitors an incoming token signal composed of a string of pulses of the number corresponding to the number of tokens used for a game performed in the slot machine 10, starts the monitoring period set longer than the period for outputting pulses of the number corresponding to the maximum input tokens allowed per game from the slot machine 10 on detecting the pulse of the first incoming token signal per game, generates a start signal after the end of the monitoring period regardless of the number of pulses of the incoming token signal during the monitoring period, and counts the game count data by subtracting the total number of start signals generated in the specified game state from the total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a management device that manages data output from a slot machine in which a specific gaming state in which a game value can be given as a prize is generated when a special prize is established based on a stop operation by a player.

  In general, in a slot machine, a player performs a start operation after inserting a game medium, so that three reels having various symbols arranged on the peripheral surface rotate, and then the reels are operated in accordance with a stop switch operation by the player. When a specific pattern is aligned on the active line when the rotation is stopped, the game media is paid out as a prize, or a specific gaming state (so-called big bonus or regular bonus) that can acquire a large amount of game media is established It has come to do.

  In such a slot machine, when a game is executed, a random number lottery for determining a possible combination is performed, and when a stop switch is operated by a player, the stop position of the reel is controlled within an allowable range. A stop result corresponding to the lottery result is made to appear. For example, when the random number lottery result is out of order, the reel stop position is controlled so that no combination is established. In addition, when a prize corresponding to any combination such as a special prize is won, the reel can be stopped so that a combination corresponding to the prize is established, and the player can set a stop switch at an appropriate timing. If operated, the combination is established.

  In addition, when a special prize is won in the random lottery, the special prize lottery is suspended so that the special prize is not won again until the special prize is established.

  As a management device for managing the operation state and the like of the slot machine, for example, there is an apparatus having a function of managing whether or not the gaming state of the slot machine is an AT state (see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, since each slot machine is provided with a probability setting device, it is necessary for the management device that manages and manages the data of the slot machines installed in the store to collect accurate data related to special winnings. In this data collection, the conventional management device is configured to calculate data related to the special prize without distinguishing from the other period during the period after winning the special prize.

JP 2002-172192 A

  According to the present invention, a start signal is generated by monitoring an incoming medal signal composed of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in a game executed in a slot machine, and a specific game is determined from the total number of start signals generated in a predetermined period. An object of the present invention is to provide a management device that counts a value obtained by subtracting the total number of start signals generated during a state as game number data.

The gist of the present invention for achieving the object lies in the inventions of the following items. [1] In a management device that manages data output from a slot machine (10) in which a specific gaming state capable of giving a gaming value as a prize is generated when a special winning is established based on a stop operation by a player,
When a received medal signal composed of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in the game executed in the slot machine (10) is monitored, and the first received medal signal pulse per game is detected, 1 A monitoring period is set in which the number of pulses corresponding to the maximum number of inserted medals allowed per game is longer than the period output from the slot machine (10), and the number of pulses of the incoming medal signal during the monitoring period is set. Regardless, the start signal is generated after the end of the monitoring period,
A management device, wherein a value obtained by subtracting a total number of start signals generated during the specific gaming state from a total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period is counted as game number data.

[2] In a management device that manages data output from a slot machine (10) in which a specific gaming state in which a game value can be given as a prize is generated when a special prize is established based on a stop operation by a player,
A predetermined time has elapsed since the last medal signal pulse per game was detected by monitoring a medal signal consisting of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in the game executed in the slot machine (10). When the next pulse is not detected even after elapses, a start signal is generated,
A management device, wherein a value obtained by subtracting a total number of start signals generated during the specific gaming state from a total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period is counted as game number data.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described.
In the management device according to the invention described in [1], an incoming medal signal composed of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in the game executed in the slot machine (10) is monitored, and the first per game is determined. When a pulse of the incoming medal signal is detected, a monitoring period that is set longer than a period in which the number of pulses corresponding to the maximum number of inserted medals allowed per game is output from the slot machine (10) is started. Thus, a start signal is generated after the end of the monitoring period regardless of the number of pulses of the incoming medal signal during the monitoring period.

  The next monitoring period is not started unless the previous monitoring period ends. Since the number of pulses corresponding to the number of medals inserted this time is continuously output when the start lever (31) is operated after the medals are inserted, the received medal signal is the maximum number (3 If the monitoring period is set to a period slightly longer than the period in which the number of pulses corresponding to the number of pulses is output, the number of received medal signals generated during the monitoring period (multiple number) will be different for each monitoring period. One start signal can be generated at a time. Then, a value obtained by subtracting the total number of start signals generated during the specific gaming state from the total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period is counted as game number data indicating the number of games executed in the slot machine (10). Can do.

In the management device according to the invention described in [2], an input medal signal consisting of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in the game executed in the slot machine (10) is monitored, and per game A start signal is generated when the next pulse is not detected even after a certain period of time has elapsed since the last incoming medal signal pulse was detected.

  When multiple medals are placed, pulses are output continuously at short time intervals, and after the continuous output of pulses ends, the start lever (31) is operated until the next operation. Since a pulse as a medal signal is not output for a relatively long time, a start signal can be generated by the above method. The fixed period (waiting time Tw) may be a time sufficiently longer than the pulse interval of the continuously output incoming medal signal and sufficiently shorter than the time until the next start lever (31) operation. For example, it may be set to about 2 to 3 times the pulse interval. Then, a value obtained by subtracting the total number of start signals generated during the specific gaming state from the total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period is counted as game number data indicating the number of games executed in the slot machine (10). Can do.

  According to the management device of the present invention, a received medal signal composed of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in a game executed in a slot machine is monitored, and a pulse of the first received medal signal per game is detected. Upon detection, a medal signal during the monitoring period is started by starting a monitoring period that is set longer than a period in which the number of pulses corresponding to the maximum number of inserted medals allowed per game is output from the slot machine. Regardless of the number of pulses, a start signal can be generated after the end of the monitoring period, and a value obtained by subtracting the total number of start signals generated during a specific gaming state from the total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period It can be counted as game number data indicating the number of games executed in.

  In addition, a certain period of time has elapsed since the last medal signal pulse per game was detected by monitoring a medal signal consisting of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in the game executed in the slot machine. Even if the next pulse is not detected, it is possible to generate a start signal, and the value obtained by subtracting the total number of start signals generated during a specific gaming state from the total number of start signals generated in a predetermined period is a slot. It can be counted as game number data indicating the number of games executed on the machine.

Hereinafter, an embodiment representing the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 17 show an embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a distributed network management system to which LON (Local Operating Network) technology is applied.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of gaming machine islands 1 are installed in the game hall A. The gaming machine island 1 is formed by arranging a plurality of gaming machines 10 side by side in two rows near the middle of the island frame. The gaming machine 10 is a slot machine.

  Between each gaming machine 10 in the gaming machine island 1, a gaming medium lending device 210 that lends a quantity of gaming media according to the amount of cash or prepaid card that has been inserted is disposed.

  Individual gaming machine numbers are assigned to the gaming machines 10, and each gaming machine 10 is divided into several model names. Each gaming machine island 1 is also given an individual island number.

  In the gaming machine island 1, a plurality of table controllers 100 as relays are installed, and to each table controller 100, a gaming machine 10, a game medium lending device 210, and the like are connected using LON chips. In addition, a call lamp 220 is connected to each controller 100. The table controller 100 detects, monitors, and controls various operations and signal transmission / reception of the corresponding gaming machine 10 and game medium lending device 210 and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the output information of the gaming machine 10 detected, monitored and controlled by the console controller 100 includes special winning / winning information (special winning / winning signal or BB winning information) indicating that a special winning has been won, Special winning establishment information (special winning establishment signal or BB establishment information) indicating that the game has been established, start information (start signal) indicating that the game has started, and a medal as a game medium has been paid out as a prize The information includes a medal information (a medal signal), a medal information (a medal signal) indicating the use of a credit or the insertion of a medal.

  Each controller 100 is connected via HALL-BUS to an island controller 230 that also serves as a gateway. The island controller 230 temporarily accumulates and stores each data from the gaming machine 10, the game medium lending device 210, and the like that are the equipment in the corresponding gaming machine island 1.

The island controller 230 is a HALL information network (LAN: Local Area
Network), and a hall management terminal 300, a hall management computer 400, a prize management terminal 500, a POS device 600, and an information display terminal 700, which are the core of the management apparatus, are connected to the HALL information network. Yes. A display (CRT), a printer, a modem, an intercom (audio output device), and the like are further connected to these various devices as necessary. The management apparatus may be configured by the hall management terminal 300 and the base controller 100, or may be configured by the hall management terminal 300.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a slot machine as the managed gaming machine 10.
The slot machine 10 has a box 11 that is a vertically long, substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Inside the box 11, a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) such as pictures, symbols, numbers, and characters are drawn on the outer peripheral surface. The left reel 21a, the middle reel 21b, and the right reel 21c are arranged side by side so as to be coaxially rotatable.

  The front part 11a of the box 11 is provided with observation windows at locations corresponding to the reels 21a to 21c. The three reels 21a, 21b, and 21c have built-in illumination means (not shown) for illuminating the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface with a backlight so that the symbol appears bright and shining. Each reel 21a-21c is rotationally driven by a stepping motor (not shown).

  Above each of the reels 21a to 21c, a game information display unit 50 for notifying the player of various game information is provided. The game information display unit 50 is composed of a liquid crystal display. A left stop button 32a, a middle stop button 32b, and a right stop button 32c are provided below the reels 21a, 21b, and 21c, respectively. The three stop buttons 32a, 32b, and 32c form a stop operation unit for the player to select the timing for stopping the rotation of the reels 21a, 21b, and 21c. Further, on both sides of the left reel 21a and the right reel 21c, effective line display portions 43a to 43e for lighting and displaying the number of effective lines are provided.

  An operation panel 11b provided slightly projecting from the front of the box 11 has a medal slot 12 for inserting a medal as a game medium, a start lever 31 as a start operation unit for starting a game, A credit insertion button comprising a one-sheet betting button 33b and a three-sheet betting button 33a, and a credit settlement button 34 are arranged.

  Further, on the front part 11a, a credit number display part 42 for displaying the number of medals (credits) owned, a game set number display part 44, a payout information display part for displaying the number of medals to be paid out as a prize, etc. 45 is arranged. In the lower part of the front of the slot machine 10, a prize tray 13, a medal payout port 13a, and a speaker 14 that informs by sound that a medal has been awarded are provided.

  By inserting 1 to 3 medals into the medal slot 12, or within the range of medals (credits) displayed on the credit number display unit 42, a credit insertion button (three betting buttons 33a, one betting) The number of effective lines can be determined by operating the button 33b), and the determined effective lines are lit and displayed by the effective line display units 43a to 43e. Note that two bets are made by operating the one-sheet betting button 33b twice.

  In the slot machine 10, by operating the start lever 31 after inserting medals or using credits, variable display by rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started, and by operating the stop buttons 32a to 32c, each rotating reel A game is developed in which 21a, 21b, and 21c are stopped and a game value is given to the player according to the display mode at the time of stop.

  That is, when the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a combination of specific symbols, the specific game winning mode is established (establishment of a specific winning combination). Further, when the combination of the small hit symbols stops on the active line, the small hit combination is established. In the case of a replay symbol, a replay combination is established, and in the case where no combination is established, the combination is lost.

  A flag establishment lamp 41 is provided at the upper front of the slot machine 10. Whether the flag establishment lamp 41 is variably displayed in a state in which a specific game winning mode can be established (a special winning state and a flag is set) if the player performs a stop operation at an appropriate timing. It has a function of notifying the player of whether or not. The game information display unit 50 may perform a predetermined display for notifying the establishment of the flag.

  The slot machine 10 includes a control unit composed of a microcomputer including at least a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls the overall operation of the slot machine 10 by these. The slot machine 10 starts the game by operating the start lever 31 after the medal is inserted, and performs a random number lottery to determine a winning combination that can appear in the current game at the start of the game. .

  The control for stopping the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is performed based on the stop timing selected by operating each of the stop buttons 32a, 32b, and 32c. The symbols to be stopped are controlled in accordance with the result of the random number lottery by sliding (shifting) the symbols within a range of 5 frames including the frames at the time of operation.

  That is, when the winning combination is won, the player performs stop operation at an appropriate timing, so that the reels 21a to 21c are controlled to be stopped so that the corresponding winning combination can be established. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not won, stop control of each reel 21a to 21c is performed so that the winning combination is not established no matter what timing the player performs a stop operation.

  When the symbols are stopped and displayed on the reels 21a to 21c as described above, if the symbols are arranged on the active line display portions 43a to 43e that are lit and displayed according to the number of medals inserted in advance, From the combination of the stop symbols arranged in the above, it is determined whether or not a special winning combination is established, a small winning combination is established, a replay combination is established, an off game or the like.

  When the number of inserted medals is 0, all of the effective line display portions 43a to 43e are turned off. When the number of inserted medals is 1, only one of the effective line display portions 43a serving as the center line is turned on. When the number of inserted medals is 2, three of the effective line display portions 43a to 43c, which are upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines, are lit, and when the number of inserted medals is three, the diagonal line is also added. All of the line display portions 43a to 43e are lit, and the lit lines are valid.

  For example, when a specific game winning mode that is a combination of “777” and three specific symbols is formed on the active line as a game result, for example, 15 medals are awarded and a specific game state is generated. The specific game state includes a regular bonus (hereinafter simply referred to as RB) and a big bonus (hereinafter simply referred to as BB). Correspondingly, there are RB and BB special game winning modes. When the specific game winning mode for RB is established, RB is generated, and when the specific game winning mode for BB is established, BB is generated. It has become.

  The RB, for example, may generate a high payout game (jack game) to which a high payout is awarded a plurality of times (for example, the number of times that 15 game media are awarded in 12 times of the jack game is generated 8 times, or The game ends when 12 jack games have been exceeded.)

  In BB, a general game in which a small number of small hits occur at a predetermined number of times (30 times) occurs, and during the general game, for example, a high payout game (jack) in which a high payout is awarded when a replay symbol is stopped. The RB can be played a plurality of times (for example, when the number of times that 15 game media are awarded during the 12 times of the jack game is 8 times or when the number of jack games for 12 times is exceeded). When the RB ends, the game shifts to a general game. The RB is repeated a predetermined number of times (three times) until the general game is played a predetermined number of times (30 times). For example, when the RB is repeated three times within 30 times during the general game, or when the general game is played 30 times, the big bonus is ended. In general games, for example, 10 medals are awarded every time a small hit occurs.

  In addition, if a special prize is won in the random lottery at the start of the game, the game will be shifted to a winning state in which the game is controlled so that a special prize can be established based on a stop operation by the player. Is released by. From the time of winning the special prize to the time when it is established, it enters a non-lottery period in which the special prize lottery (random lottery) is suspended.

  The slot machine 10 includes external output means for outputting various signals to the outside. The signal output from the external output means includes a special prize winning signal that is output when the special prize is won, a special winning establishment signal that is output when the special winning is established, and a start signal that is output when the game is started , A medal signal, a medal signal, etc.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the table controller 100. The table controller 100 is provided with a CPU 110 as means for performing various data processing, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 120 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 130 which are main memories are connected to the CPU 110.

  The CPU 110 operates in accordance with the system program and data stored in the ROM 120 and the program and data loaded in the RAM 130. The programs and data loaded into the RAM 130 include a display control program 131, an operation control program 132, a gaming machine control program 133, a gaming machine information program 134, a sales disconnection information program 135, a gaming medium counter information program 136, and the like. .

  The display control program 131 realizes a function of controlling display on the display means 170, the operation control program 132 realizes a function of executing contents operated by the operation means 180, and the gaming machine control program 133 is a game It is a program for realizing a function of supplying game media to the machine 10.

  The gaming machine information program 134 is a program that implements a function of collecting various types of information about the gaming machine 10 and storing the collected gaming machine information in the gaming information storage unit 140. The sales disconnection information program 135 is a program that realizes a function of collecting sales information and disconnection information of the game medium lending device 210 and storing the collected game medium lending device information in the game medium lending information storage unit 150. The game medium counter information program 136 is a program that realizes a function of collecting game medium counter information and error information and storing them in the game medium counter information storage unit 160.

  The game information storage unit 140 stores special winning winning information, special winning establishment information, start information, outgoing medal information, winning medal information, and other gaming machine information.

  The CPU 110 is connected to a display unit 170 for displaying an abnormality and an operation unit 180 for canceling the abnormality as peripheral devices. A communication interface 102 is further connected as a peripheral device. The communication interface 102 is connected to the hall management terminal 300 via a communication cable so as to transmit / receive information of the game information storage unit 140, the game medium lending information storage unit 150, and the game medium counter information storage unit 160. It has become.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the hall management terminal 300.
The hall management terminal 300 functions as a management device. The hall management terminal 300 is provided with a CPU 310 as information processing means for performing various data processing, and a ROM 320 and a RAM 330 as main memories are connected to the CPU 310.

  The CPU 310 operates in accordance with the system program and data stored in the ROM 320 and the program and data loaded in the RAM 330. The programs and data loaded in the RAM 330 include a display control processing program 331, a gaming machine control processing program 332, a gaming machine information processing program 333, a sales disconnection processing program 334, a gaming medium counter processing program 335, and the like.

  The display control processing program 331 realizes a function of controlling display on the display means 350, and the gaming machine control processing program 332 is a program that realizes a function of performing supply of game media to the gaming machine 10 and stop control. is there. The gaming machine information processing program 333 collects gaming machine information stored in the gaming information storage unit 140 of the table controller 100 and accumulates and records the gaming machine information in the gaming machine information database 343 in the fixed disk device 340. This is a program that realizes a function of partially deleting the machine information database 343.

  The sales disconnection processing program 334 collects sales information and disconnection information stored in the game medium lending information storage unit 150 of the table controller 100, and stores and stores them in the sales information database 341 and the disconnection information database 342 in the fixed disk device 340. And a function of partially deleting the sales information database 341 and the disconnection information database 342 stored and recorded. The game medium counter processing program 335 collects information stored in the game medium counter information storage unit 160 of the table controller 100 and accumulates and stores it in the counter information database 344 in the fixed disk device 340 or stores the accumulated count. This is a program that realizes a function of partially deleting the vessel information database 344.

  A fixed disk device 340 is connected to the CPU 310 via a bus, and various programs executed by the CPU 310 are loaded from the fixed disk device 340 to the RAM 330. In addition, a peripheral device is connected to the hall management terminal 300.

  As the peripheral devices, a display means 350 for displaying various data of the game hall A in characters and figures, a printer 360, and an operation means 370 operated by an operator are connected via an interface circuit. Further, the table controller 100 and the information display terminal 700 are connected to each other via the communication interface 390.

  In addition, the hall management terminal 300 as a management device has various signals (special winning prize signal, special winning establishment signal, start signal, winning medal signal, outgoing medal signal, etc.) output from the external output means of the slot machine 10. As a signal input means (communication I / F, CPU 310). The hall management terminal 300 has functions as data counting means (CPU 310), non-lottery game data counting means (CPU 310), and data calculating means (CPU 310). The data counting means counts various game data in the slot machine 10. More specifically, the data counting means counts the start signal input from the signal input means in a predetermined period (for example, one day), thereby indicating the number of games that indicate all the number of games executed in the slot machine 10 in the predetermined period. A function for counting data for each slot machine 10 and a special winning establishment signal (which may be a special winning winning signal) input from the signal input means in the previous predetermined period are counted in the slot machine 10 in a predetermined period. It fulfills the function of counting the special winning number data indicating the number of times the special winning is established for each slot machine 10.

  The non-lottery game data counting means functions to count the game data during the non-lottery period in the slot machine 10 for each slot machine 10 as non-lottery game data. More specifically, the non-lottery game data counting means counts the start signal input from the signal input means during the non-lottery period in a predetermined period (for example, one day), so that the slot machine 10 in the non-lottery period in the predetermined period. The number of games executed in (1) is counted and the number-of-lottery game number data is collected for each slot machine 10.

  In the hall management terminal 300, the period from the input of the special winning winning signal to the input of the special winning establishment signal is determined as the no lottery period in the slot machine 10. Note that the winning state of the special winning may be detected by monitoring the lighting state of the flag establishment lamp 41 or the like that is turned on when the special winning is in the winning state in the slot machine 10. In this case, it is possible to monitor the non-lottery period in the slot machine 10 that does not output the special prize winning signal.

  The data calculation means is based on at least a function as a real game data calculation means for calculating, for each gaming machine 10, real game data obtained by removing non-lottery game data from the game data counted by the data counting means, and the real game data. Thus, it functions as a real special prize-related data calculating means for calculating the real special prize-related data related to the establishment of the special prize for each gaming machine 10.

  More specifically, the real special prize-related data calculating means obtains real game number data obtained by subtracting the non-lottery game number data obtained in units of the predetermined period from the game number data obtained in units of the predetermined period. It has a function of calculating the real establishment probability of the special prize in the predetermined period based on the special prize number data during the predetermined period. Actually, the real winning probability is obtained by dividing the special winning number data by the real game number data. The above calculation process is performed for each gaming machine 10 based on specific information such as a machine number attached to various information sent from the gaming machine 10. In addition, the data for each gaming machine 10 can be integrated, and various types of game data can be calculated in units of models, islands, and the like.

  In addition, the data calculation means further has a function of calculating special prize-related data related to establishment of the special prize based on the game data counted by the data counting means. Further, the game number data indicating the number of games executed in the slot machine 10 can be obtained as follows. (1) Count all start information. (2) All the start information (a) and the start information (b) in the bonus are counted separately and obtained as game number data = (a) − (b). (3) Count all received medal information and divide this by 3 to obtain the game count data. Dividing by 3 is based on the premise that in most cases, a game is played with a maximum of 3 cards. (4) All the received medal information (a) and the received medal information (b) in the bonus are counted separately to obtain game number data = {(a) − (b)} ÷ 3.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 5 shows a flow of games performed in the slot machine 10. As shown in FIG. 5, first, a game start process (step S1001) for accepting insertion of medals and an operation of the start lever 31 is performed. When the game starts, a random number extraction process (step S1002) for determining a winning combination is performed. Is called. In the reel rotation process (step S1003), the reel is started to rotate (variable display), and thereafter, the reel rotation is sequentially stopped according to the operation of the stop button.

  Here, when the result of the random number lottery this time is a BB random number (a random number corresponding to the winning of a big bonus as a special prize) (step S1004; Y), a big bonus process is performed (step S1005). In the case of RB random numbers (random numbers corresponding to regular bonus winning) (step S1006; Y), regular bonus processing is performed (step S1007). In the case of a small combination random number (step S1008; Y), a small combination game process is performed (step S1009). When no combination is won (step S1008; N), the reels are stopped so that the off symbol is stopped. The stop control is performed (step S1010). After these, if the game is not finished, the process returns to step S1001, and if the game is finished, this process is finished (END).

  FIG. 6 shows a game start process. That is, after a medal or credit is inserted (step S1101: Y), when the start lever 31 is operated (step S1102: Y), the game is started. At this time, start information and medal information are output from the external output terminal (steps S1103 and S1104).

  FIG. 7 shows the big bonus process. First, special prize winning information is output from the external output terminal (step S1201). Next, it is determined whether or not the stop mode when all of the reels 21a to 21c are stopped is a state in which a specific symbol is stopped on a valid line (a special winning state) (step S1202). If the special prize is not established (step S1202; N), the next game start process is performed (step S1203), the reel rotation process is performed without performing random lottery again (step S1204), and the stop symbol is determined again. (Step S1202). That is, the random number lottery is suspended from the time when the special prize is won until it is established. Note that only the random number lottery relating to the special prize may be interrupted, and the random number lottery relating to other prizes may be executed.

  When a special prize is established (step S1202; Y), a predetermined number of medals are paid out and credits are added and registered as a prize (step S1205). Further, the medal information and special winning establishment information are output from the external output terminal (external output means) (steps S1206 and 1207). Then, the big bonus game process is executed (step S1208), and the output of the special winning establishment information is stopped (step S1209).

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the output timing of various signals output from the slot machine 10 when a special prize is won. The start signal 1301 is output every time the game starts. If the result of the random number lottery performed at the start of the game is a special prize winning, a BB winning signal (special winning prize signal) 1302 is output immediately after the start signal 1301 is output. Thereafter, when a special prize is established, a BB establishment signal (special prize establishment signal) 1303 is output. This signal 1303 is continuously output until the big bonus game ends. The period from when the BB winning signal 1302 is output to when the BB establishment signal 1303 is output is a non-lottery period in which the game is performed in a state where the random lottery is interrupted. That is, this period is a non-lottery game number counting period 1304 for counting the number of games played with random number lottery interrupted.

Next, the operation of the management apparatus will be described.
The hall management terminal 300 as a management device acquires various types of information from the gaming machine 10 through the table controller 100 and performs various types of management processing based on the acquired information. FIG. 9 shows operations related to acquisition of start information. Start information is input from the gaming machine 10 to the stand controller 100 (step S1301), the stand controller 100 temporarily stores the start information (step S1302), and the stand controller 100 further transmits this to the hall management terminal 300 (step S1302). S1303). The hall management terminal 300 receives the start information from the base controller 100 (step S1304), and stores the received start information in the gaming machine information database 343 (step S1305). Also, a start counter is added (step S1306). A start counter is provided for each gaming machine 10, and the start number (number of games) is counted for each gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 10 shows an operation related to acquisition of special prize winning information. Special winning / winning information (BB winning information) is input from the gaming machine 10 to the base controller 100 (step S1401). The base controller 100 temporarily stores the special winning / winning information (step S1402). It transmits to the management terminal 300 (step S1403). The hall management terminal 300 receives the special winning / winning information from the console controller 100 (step S1404) and stores the received special winning / winning information in the gaming machine information database 343 (step S1405). The special prize winning information is stored for each gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 11 shows an operation related to acquisition of special winning establishment information (BB establishment information). Special winning establishment information is input from the gaming machine 10 to the stand controller 100 (step S1501), the stand controller 100 temporarily stores the special winning establishment information (step S1502), and the stand controller 100 further stores it in the hall management terminal 300. Transmit (step S1503). The hall management terminal 300 receives the special winning establishment information from the base controller 100 (step S1504), and stores the received special winning establishment information in the gaming machine information database 343 (step S1505). Special winning establishment information is stored for each gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 12 shows an operation related to acquisition of the medal information. The medal information is input from the gaming machine 10 to the table controller 100 (step S1601), the table controller 100 temporarily stores the medal information (step S1602), and the table controller 100 further transmits this to the hall management terminal 300. (Step S1603). The hall management terminal 300 receives the medal information from the controller 100 (step S1604), and stores the received medal information in the gaming machine information database 343 (step S1605). The medal information is stored for each gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 13 shows an operation related to acquisition of received medal information. Incoming medal information is input from the gaming machine 10 to the base controller 100 (step S1701), the base controller 100 temporarily stores the incoming medal information (step S1702), and the base controller 100 further transmits it to the hall management terminal 300. (Step S1703). The hall management terminal 300 receives the received medal information from the table controller 100 (step S1704), and stores the received received medal information in the gaming machine information database 343 (step S1705). The incoming medal information is stored for each gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 14 shows a BB related data calculation process. Here, the counting process is performed in units of a predetermined period (for example, one day). When the BB winning information arrives from the slot machine 10 (step S1801; Y), the non-lottery game number counting process (step S1803) is performed until the BB establishment information is input (turned ON) (step S1802; N). Executed. When BB establishment information is input (turned ON) (step S1802; Y), 1 is added to the number of BB winnings (step S1804). The number of BB prizes represents the number of times a special prize is established in a predetermined period, and corresponds to special prize number data. The number of BB wins is calculated and stored for each gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 15 shows the non-lottery game number counting process. When the start information is turned on (step S1901; Y), 1 is added to the number of no lottery games (step S1902). Thereby, the number of games executed in the non-lottery period in the predetermined period (non-lottery game number data) is counted. The number of games is calculated and stored for each gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 16 shows a real BB establishment probability calculation process. Substantial game number data is obtained by subtracting the non-lottery game number from the start number (game number) obtained by cumulatively counting the number of times start information is input (step S2001), and the special winning number data (BB winning number) is obtained as the real game number data. The real BB establishment probability (the special establishment probability of the special prize) is calculated by dividing by (step S2002). This process is executed when the measurement for a predetermined period ends, for example, when the business for one day is ended. It is calculated and stored for each gaming machine 10. Note that processing similar to BB (FIGS. 14 to 16) is performed for RB.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a history confirmation screen 2100 that displays a list of operating conditions for each business day for one week. Here, a list of data for the slot machine 10 with the machine number 670 is displayed. The number of bonus times column 2101 displays the total number of players who have established a special prize. The award medal number column 2102 displays the average medal number actually acquired by the player during the bonus game. In the medal number column 2103, the total number of medals paid out to the player is displayed. In the medal number column 2104, the total number of medals used by the player is displayed.

  In the difference medal number column 2105, a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals from the number of medals is displayed. The total number of start times is displayed in the start number column 2106. The no lottery start number column 2107 displays the number of no lottery start times from the bonus winning until the bonus is established. In the medal rate column 2108, a value indicating the number of medals ÷ the number of medals received × 100 is displayed. In the BB probability column 2109, a value indicating the number of start times / the number of BB times is displayed. In the BB establishment probability column 2110, a value indicating (start count−no lottery start count) ÷ BB count is displayed. In addition, the total and average values of each item are displayed.

  The attendant at the game hall A performs a predetermined operation on the hall management terminal 300 at the end of the business, etc. to display data related to today's business on the hall management terminal 300, or as shown in FIG. A simple history confirmation screen 2100 can be displayed. Data related to today's business or a list in the same format as the history confirmation screen shown in FIG. 17 may be output.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. Included in the invention. For example, in the embodiment, the reel is driven to rotate by a motor, but the reel may be displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like. It can also be applied to slot machines that use pachinko balls as game media.

  Further, in the embodiment, the actual number of games and the actual establishment probability of the special prize are calculated in units of one day, but it is not necessarily required to be in units of one day. In order to know more detailed data, the predetermined period as a unit should be shortened. On the other hand, in order to grasp the rough flow, a longer period is more suitable. The real establishment probability may be calculated. That is, the length of the predetermined period as a unit may be set to an appropriate length. If the length of the predetermined period as a unit can be changed, data from various viewpoints can be obtained. For example, by storing data with a minimum unit of one day and integrating several days of data (summing or taking an average, etc.), a numerical value with multiple business days as a new unit can be calculated. It becomes possible.

  In the embodiment, the lot management period start number counting process is performed by the hall management terminal 300. However, for example, the table controller 100 may count.

  In the embodiment, the start signal is output from the slot machine 10, but the stand controller 100 may be configured to generate the start signal based on the winning token signal. For example, the monitoring period is started when the input of the medal signal is detected, and one start signal is generated for each monitoring period regardless of the number of medal signals generated during the monitoring period. In addition, the next monitoring period is not started unless the previous monitoring period ends. Since the number of pulses corresponding to the number of medals inserted this time is continuously output when the start lever 31 is operated after the medals are inserted, the maximum number (3) If the period slightly longer than the period in which the number of pulses corresponding to is output is set as the monitoring period, the number of games can be counted regardless of the number of pieces to be multiplied.

  FIG. 18 shows a timing chart when a start signal is generated based on a winning medal signal output from the slot machine 10. A waveform 1810 is a received medal signal output from the slot machine 10, a waveform 1820 is a received medal signal input to the table controller 100, a waveform 1830 is a received medal signal monitoring period, and a waveform 1840 is a table controller 100. A start signal (number of games) generated and output to the hall management terminal 300 is shown.

  When the start lever 31 is operated after inserting medals or credits, a slotted medal signal (waveform 1810) including a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals is output from the slot machine 10. In FIG. 18, at time T1 and T4, three medals or credits are removed, and at the subsequent times T2 and T5, the start lever 31 is operated and three pulses are continuously output. At time T7, one medal or credit is removed, and at the subsequent time T8, the start lever 31 is operated to output one pulse.

  The stand controller 100 monitors the received medal signal (waveform 1820) input from the slot machine 10, starts the monitoring period when detecting the first pulse, and receives the received medal signal during the monitoring period. Regardless of the number of pulses, one start signal (a signal indicating the number of games) is output after the end of the monitoring period. In the example shown in FIG. 18, a fixed-length monitoring period starts from each of the times T2, T5, and T8 when the first pulse of the incoming medal signal is detected, and starts at times T3, T6, and T9 when the monitoring period ends. A signal (waveform 1840) is output.

  Further, when the next received medal signal is not detected even after a predetermined time (waiting time Tw) has elapsed since the last received medal signal is detected, one game is counted and a start signal is output. Good. When multiple medals or credits are applied, pulses are output continuously at short time intervals, and after the continuous output of pulses ends, the start lever 31 is operated until the next operation. Since a pulse as a medal signal is not output for a relatively long time, a start signal can be generated by the above method. The waiting time Tw may be a time sufficiently longer than the pulse interval of the continuously output incoming medal signal, and may be a time sufficiently shorter than the time until the next start lever 31 is operated. What is necessary is just to set to about 2 to 3 times.

  FIG. 19 shows a timing chart when a start signal is generated based on a winning medal signal output from the slot machine 10 by the above method. A waveform 1910 indicates a winning medal signal output from the slot machine 10, a waveform 1920 indicates a winning medal signal input to the table controller 100, and a waveform 1930 indicates a start signal.

  In FIG. 19, at time T10 and T14, three medals or credits are released, and at the subsequent times T11 and T15, the start lever 31 is operated, and three pulses are continuously output as shown by the waveform 1910. Yes. At time T18, one medal or credit is drawn, and at the subsequent time T19, the start lever 31 is operated to output one pulse.

  The stand controller 100 monitors the received medal signal (waveform 1920) input from the slot machine 10, and when the next pulse is not detected even after the Tw time has elapsed since the last pulse of the received medal signal is detected, One start signal (signal indicating the number of games) is output. In the example shown in FIG. 19, from the time T11 when the first pulse 1911 of the received medal signal is detected, the next pulse 1912 is detected before the Tw set as the waiting time elapses, and after the pulse 1912 is detected, the Tw Since the next pulse 1913 is detected before the lapse of time, the start signal based on the pulses 1911 and 1912 is not output. After the last three pulses 1913 are detected, the incoming medal signal pulse is not input until the next start lever 31 is operated. Therefore, the next pulse is not detected even when the waiting time Tw elapses. Therefore, at time T13 when Tw has elapsed since the last pulse was detected, it is determined that continuous output of a group of pulse trains has ended, and a start signal is output. In the case of a single sheet, a start signal is output when the waiting time Tw elapses (time T21) after the first incoming medal signal pulse 1914 is detected.

  In addition, the case where both the input of the received medal signal and the input of the start signal are detected as one game, and the number of games may be counted by counting this. Thereby, it is possible to grasp how many pieces of the game have been played. Further, it is preferable that the base controller 100 performs the process of generating the start signal from the received medal signal. However, even after relaying the platform controller 100 or the island controller, if the received medal signal pulses are not continuously output for a plurality of games, the island controller or the hall management terminal 300 starts from the received medal signal. A signal may be generated.

  In addition, the value obtained by subtracting the number of pulses of the incoming medal signal during the bonus period from the total number of pulses of the incoming medal signal and dividing by 3 (maximum number of pulses per game) is used as the approximate start number. May be.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing a distributed network management system to which a management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a slot machine to be managed by a management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the stand controller which makes a part of distributed network management system to which the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the hall management terminal as a management apparatus concerning one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the process in the slot machine which the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention makes management object. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process in the slot machine which the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention manages. It is a flowchart which shows the big bonus process in the slot machine which the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention makes management object. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart of the signal input into the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention, and the information which can be discriminate | determined from these signals. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition operation | movement of the start information in the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows acquisition operation | movement of the special prize winning information in the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows acquisition operation | movement of the special winning establishment information in the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows acquisition operation | movement of the medal | medal information in the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition operation | movement of the medal information in the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the BB related data calculation process in the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the non-lottery game frequency count process in the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the real BB formation probability calculation process in the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the log | history confirmation screen displayed on the management apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the various waveforms at the time of producing | generating a start signal from a winning token signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the various waveforms at the time of producing | generating a start signal from a winning token signal.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Amusement machine island 10 ... Slot machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Box 11a ... Front part 11b ... Operation panel 12 ... Medal insertion slot 13 ... Prize tray 13a ... Medal payout port 14 ... Speaker 20 ... Variable display device 21a ... Left reel 21b ... Middle reel 21c ... Right reel 31 ... Start Lever 32a ... Left stop button 32b ... Middle stop button 32c ... Right stop button 33a ... Three bet button 33b ... One bet button 34 ... Credit settlement button 41 ... Flag establishment lamp 42 ... Credit number display part 43a-43e ... Effective line Display unit 44 ... Game set number display unit 45 ... Payout information display unit 50 ... Game information display unit 100 ... Stand controller 102 ... Communication interface 110 ... CPU
120 ... ROM
130 ... RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 131 ... Display control program 132 ... Operation control program 133 ... Game machine control program 134 ... Game machine information program 135 ... Sales disconnection information program 136 ... Game medium counter information program 140 ... Game information storage part 150 ... Game medium rental information storage part DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 160 ... Game media counter information storage part 170 ... Display means 180 ... Operation means 210 ... Game media rental apparatus 220 ... Call lamp 230 ... Island controller (gateway)
300 ... Hall management terminal 310 ... CPU
320 ... ROM
330 ... RAM
331 ... Display control program 332 ... Gaming machine control processing program 333 ... Gaming machine information processing program 334 ... Sales disconnection processing program 335 ... Game medium counter processing program 340 ... Fixed disk device 341 ... Sales information database 342 ... Disconnection information database 343 ... Game machine information database 344 ... Counter information database 350 ... Display means 400 ... Hall management computer 500 ... Present management terminal 600 ... POS device 700 ... Information display terminal 1301 ... Start signal 1302 ... BB winning signal 1303 ... BB establishment signal 1304 ... No lottery game number counting period 1810, 1820, 1910, 1920 ... Pulse waveform of incoming medal signal 1830 ... Waveform indicating monitoring period 1840, 1930 ... Generated start signal 2100 ... History confirmation Recognition screen 2101 ... Bonus count column 2102 ... Award medal count column 2103 ... Outgoing medal count column 2104 ... Entered medal count column 2105 ... Difference medal count column 2106 ... Start count column 2107 ... No lottery start count column 2108 ... Medal rate column 2109 ... BB probability column 2110 ... BB establishment probability column A ... Amusement park

Claims (2)

In a management device that manages data output from a slot machine in which a specific gaming state capable of giving a gaming value as a prize occurs when a special winning is established based on a stop operation by a player,
When an incoming medal signal consisting of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in the game executed in the slot machine is monitored and the first incoming medal signal pulse per game is detected, per game Start a monitoring period that is set longer than the period in which the maximum number of inserted tokens allowed is output from the slot machine, regardless of the number of incoming medal signal pulses during the monitoring period. Generate a start signal after the end
A management device, wherein a value obtained by subtracting a total number of start signals generated during the specific gaming state from a total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period is counted as game number data. In a management device that manages data output from a slot machine in which a specific gaming state capable of giving a gaming value as a prize occurs when a special winning is established based on a stop operation by a player,
The incoming medal signal consisting of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals used in the game executed in the slot machine is monitored, and a predetermined time has passed since the last incoming medal signal pulse per game was detected. Even when the next pulse is not detected, a start signal is generated.
A management device, wherein a value obtained by subtracting a total number of start signals generated during the specific gaming state from a total number of start signals generated during a predetermined period is counted as game number data.

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