JP2007014425A - Portable communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inform a player of the state of a game machine as correctly as possible. <P>SOLUTION: When the player selects a method of analysis by operating the game machine 2, the game machine 2 obtains game information indicating an event generated in a slot machine 1 from a transmitter 3. The game machine 2, having obtained the game information, generates basic information necessary for the analysis by the method selected by the player, by using the game information. If comparison between the result of analysis using the actual machine and the result of simulation is not required in the method of analysis selected by the player, the game machine 2 finds and displays the state of the slot machine 1 based on the generated basic information. On the other hand, if the comparison is required, the game machine 2 generates simulated basic information corresponding to the generated basic information by using the result of simulation of the slot machine 1, and finds and displays the state of the slot machine 1 based on the result of comparison between the generated simulated basic information and the basic information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable communication terminal device, and is particularly suitable for use in analyzing the state of a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a call lamp has been provided above a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine, and this call lamp can display the number of today's big hits, the number of starts from the previous big hit (the number of games), etc. It has been broken. The player can estimate the state of the gaming machine with reference to the contents of the display, and can select and play a gaming machine that seems to be a big hit in the near future.

JP-A-2005-74018

However, in the above-described conventional technology, only information based on the result of the game actually performed on the gaming machine is notified to the player. For this reason, the player can estimate the state of the gaming machine only from the result of the game actually performed, and it is difficult to accurately estimate the state of the gaming machine. It was.
The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to notify the player of the state of the gaming machine as accurately as possible.

In order to achieve such an object, the portable communication terminal device according to claim 1 includes an event information acquisition unit that acquires event information indicating an event that has occurred in a gaming machine, and an event acquired by the event information acquisition unit. Using information, basic information generating means for generating basic information relating to a game performed in the gaming machine, and information corresponding to the basic information generated by the basic information generating means, and simulating the gaming machine Simulated basic information generating means for generating simulated basic information obtained by the determination, determining means for determining whether to compare the basic information and the simulated basic information based on an operation by a user, and the basic information generating Analyzing means for analyzing the state of the gaming machine using basic information generated by the means, and the analysis means analyzed by the analyzing means Notification means for notifying information based on the state of the technical machine, and the analysis means generates the basic information when the determination means determines to compare the basic information with the simulated basic information The basic information generated by the means and the simulated basic information generated by the simulated basic information generating means are compared, the state of the gaming machine is analyzed based on the comparison result, and the basic information is determined by the determining means. And the simulated basic information are analyzed, the state of the gaming machine is analyzed based on the basic information generated by the basic information generating means.
In such a configuration, a gaming machine is simulated, and simulated basic information relating to a game performed in the simulated gaming machine is generated using event information indicating an event that has occurred in the simulated gaming machine. Then, for example, event information indicating an event that occurred in the gaming machine is acquired from a gaming machine installed in the gaming store, and basic information of the gaming machine is generated using the acquired event information. After that, based on the user's operation, it is determined whether to compare the actual machine data and the simulated data. When comparing, the basic information is compared with the simulated basic information. The state of the gaming machine is analyzed and the result of the analysis is notified. On the other hand, if not compared, the state of the gaming machine is analyzed based on the basic information, and the analysis result is notified.
In this way, the basic information is generated using the event information indicating the event that has occurred in the gaming machine, and the state of the gaming machine is analyzed using this basic information, so the information for analyzing the state of the gaming machine The state of the gaming machine can be analyzed using information more suitable for analyzing the state of the gaming machine. In addition, since either the analysis based on the actual machine data or the analysis based on the comparison result between the actual machine data and the simulated data is performed, variations in the analysis method can be increased as much as possible. It becomes possible to analyze the state from various viewpoints.
In addition, since the user can select which of the analysis based on the actual machine data and the analysis based on the comparison result between the actual machine data and the simulated data, the game machine can be used as much as possible. It becomes possible to analyze the state. From the above, it becomes possible to notify the user of the state of the gaming machine as accurately as possible by analysis based on the user's intention.

Here, the acquisition of the event information can be realized by performing, for example, infrared communication or communication via a wireless network as described in claim 2.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the analyzing unit simulates the basic information generated by the basic information generating unit closest to the basic information generated by the basic basic information acquiring unit. If the basic information is extracted and the state of the gaming machine is analyzed based on the contents of the simulation when the extracted simulated basic information is obtained, the result of the simulation as close as possible to the actual gaming machine And more accurate analysis can be performed.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the notifying unit simulates information closest to the information based on the state of the gaming machine analyzed by the analyzing unit and the basic information generated by the basic information generating unit. By displaying information based on the simulation result when basic information is obtained on the display device, the player can know not only the state of the gaming machine but also the result of simulating the gaming machine. For example, past and future trends of actual gaming machines can be estimated.

  According to the present invention, basic information is generated using event information indicating an event that has occurred in a gaming machine, and the state of the gaming machine is analyzed using this basic information. It is possible to analyze the state of the gaming machine using information that is more suitable for analyzing the state of the gaming machine. In addition, since either analysis based on actual machine data or analysis based on comparison results between actual machine data and simulated data is performed, variations in analysis methods can be increased as much as possible. It is possible to analyze from the above, and it is possible to perform analysis according to the type of gaming machine. In addition, since the user can select which of the analysis based on the actual machine data and the analysis based on the comparison result between the actual machine data and the simulated data, the game machine can be used as much as possible. It becomes possible to analyze the state. From the above, the state of the gaming machine can be notified to the user as accurately as possible by analysis based on the user's intention.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a gaming system to which the portable communication terminal device of the present embodiment is applied.
In FIG. 1, a gaming system 10 includes a slot machine 1a to 1n disposed as a gaming machine, a portable game device 2 disposed as a portable communication terminal device, transmitters 3a to 3n, and a hall And a computer 4. The slot machines 1a to 1n, the transmitters 3a to 3n, and the hall computer 4 are disposed, for example, in one amusement store. The plurality of slot machines 1a to 1n have the same configuration. The transmitters 3a to 3n have the same configuration.

The slot machines 1a to 1n and the transmitters 3a to 3n are connected to each other via a transmission cable. The slot machines 1a to 1n and the hall computer 4 are connected to each other via a LAN (Local Area Network). Furthermore, the game apparatus 2 and the transmitters 3a to 3n are connected to each other via a wireless LAN.
As described above, the slot machines 1a to 1n and the transmitters 3a to 3n, and the slot machines 1a to 1n and the hall computer 4 are respectively connected by wire, and the game apparatus 2 and the transmitters 3a to 3n are wirelessly connected. Connected. In this embodiment, signals are transmitted from the slot machines 1a to 1n to the transmitters 3a to 3n and the hall computer 4, but from the transmitters 3a to 3n and the hall computer 4 to the slot machines 1a to 1n. No signal is transmitted. On the other hand, the game apparatus 2 and the transmitters 3a to 3n are capable of bidirectional communication.

  A player possessing the game apparatus 2 activates the game apparatus 2 and performs a predetermined operation for simulating the slot machines 1a to 1n. Then, the game apparatus 2 performs various calculations to simulate the slot machines 1a to 1n, and stores the simulation results in the game apparatus 2 or a storage medium attached to the game apparatus 2.

  After storing the simulation results of the slot machines 1a to 1n in this manner, the player who has the game apparatus 2 comes to the amusement store and activates the game apparatus 2 in front of the desired slot machines 1a to 1n. Then, a predetermined operation for analyzing the state of the slot machines 1a to 1n is performed. Then, the game apparatus 2 wirelessly communicates with the transmitters 3a to 3n corresponding to the slot machines 1a to 1n desired by the player, and the slot machines 1a to 3n desired by the player are transmitted from the transmitters 3a to 3n. The game information related to the event that occurred in 1n is acquired. Thereafter, the game apparatus 2 performs various calculations using the acquired game information, analyzes the state of the slot machines 1a to 1n desired by the player, and displays the analyzed result.

At this time, in the game apparatus 2 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the analysis method selected by the player is a method that requires comparison between actual machine data and simulated data. As a result of this determination, when comparison is necessary, the result calculated using the game information acquired from the transmitters 3a to 3n is compared with the result simulated as described above, and based on the comparison result. The state of the slot machines 1a to 1n desired by the player is analyzed. On the other hand, when the comparison is not necessary, the state of the slot machines 1a to 1n desired by the player based on the result calculated using the game information acquired from the transmitters 3a to 3n without using the simulation result. Analyze.
Details of the slot machines 1a to 1n, the game apparatus 2, the transmitters 3a to 3n, and the hall computer 4 will be described below.

(Slot machine 1)
FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the appearance of the slot machine 1 arranged in the gaming system 10 shown in FIG. In the following description, “game” refers to a series of operations from the insertion of a medal to the operation of a stop switch before the next medal is inserted.

  In FIG. 2, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 1. The front panel 20 is provided with a transparent display window 21. On the other hand, three reels (rotating drums) are arranged inside the housing and behind the display window 21. A left reel 31L, a middle reel 31C, and a right reel 31R are arranged from the left as viewed from the player. The reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are ring-shaped bodies, and a reel tape on which a plurality of winning symbols (designs constituting a winning combination) are printed is affixed to the outer peripheral surface thereof. For example, 21 types of symbols are arranged at equal intervals on one reel. However, the arrangement of symbols differs for each reel. From the inside of the display window 21, three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R can be seen.

  A stepping motor (not shown) is connected to the center of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R, and the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are rotated by driving the stepping motor. Therefore, from the standpoint of the player, the symbols of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R appear to move up and down within the display window 21. Further, a back lamp (not shown) is provided inside the reels 31L, 31C and 31R. Three back lamps are arranged for each reel, and can be arranged inside the reels 31L, 31C and 31R so as to correspond to each of the nine symbols in total that can be seen from the display window 21 when the reels are stopped. ing. The reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are made of a light-transmitting material, and are configured so that the symbols attached to the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are illuminated when the back lamp is turned on.

  In a portion including the display window 21 of the front panel 20, a symbol combination line group 22 including symbol combination lines 22a, 22b and 22c is set. The symbol combination line group 22 includes a middle symbol combination line 22a in the horizontal direction, two symbol combination lines 22b in the upper and lower horizontal directions, and two symbol combination lines 22c in the diagonally downward and leftward directions. It consists of and. The symbols attached to the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are such that all nine symbols visible from the display window 21 are located on these symbol combination line groups 22 when the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are stopped. Arranged at intervals.

A medal insertion slot 23 is provided on the lower right side of the front panel 20. When three medals are inserted by the player from here, the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b and 22c according to the number of inserted medals. Is set as the effective line, and the effective line lamp 24 is turned on. Here, the “effective line” is a line that is a target of determination as to whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations when the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped.
In the present embodiment, the number of medals (the number of bets) inserted by the player in one game is set to three uniformly, and the game cannot be performed with one or two medals. Like that. Therefore, the symbol combination line lines 22a, 22b and 22c are set as effective lines by inserting three medals. When a combination of specific symbols is stopped on at least one symbol combination line 22a to 22c set as an effective line when the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are stopped, a winning combination corresponding to the combination is won. Become.

However, it may be possible to play a game even when the number of medals is one or two. In this case, an effective line and an invalid line may be set from the plurality of symbol combination lines 22a, 22b, and 22c according to the number of inserted medals.
The “invalid line” is a symbol combination line line 22a, 22b, and 22c that is not set as a valid line, and is a line that is not a target of symbol combination.

  Further, a credit number display unit 25, a game number display unit 26, and a payout number display unit 27 are provided below the display window 21 of the front panel 20. The number of credited medals is displayed on the credit number display unit 25. The number-of-games display section 26 displays the number of remaining predetermined games and the number of games already played in special games and the like. The number-of-payout display unit 27 displays the number of medals when the medals are paid out.

  On the upper side of the display window 21 of the front panel 20, for example, an effect display device 40 having a liquid crystal display panel for displaying a color image is provided so as to be visible to the player. The effect display device 40 displays various images when performing an effect during the game. In addition, various operation switches that are operated by the player to advance the game are provided on the front surface of the housing. For example, in this embodiment, a start switch 41, a stop switch group 42, and a bet switch 43 are provided. Furthermore, speakers 71 are provided on the left and right of the effect display device 40 and on the lower part of the front panel 20 (near the medal payout opening).

  The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R, and is a lever, for example. The stop switch group 42 includes a left stop switch 42L that is operated when stopping the left reel 31L, a middle stop switch 42C that is operated when stopping the middle reel 31C, and a right stop that is operated when stopping the right reel 31R. Switch 42R. These stop switches 42L, 42C and 42R are arranged as buttons, for example. The bet switch 43 is a switch that designates the number of bets (the number of bets) when a player inserts a medal in a credit, and is, for example, a button. When the bet switch 43 is operated, the number of bets is three.

  In the normal game, when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 23 or operates the bet switch 43, the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b and 22c are set as effective lines. Thereafter, when the player operates the start switch 41, the lottery for the winning combination is performed, and the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R start to rotate. When the player operates the stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R, the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R stop rotating according to the operated buttons, and are lined up on the symbol combination lines 22a to 22c set as effective lines. When the symbol combination matches a predetermined symbol combination, a winning combination is made, and medals are paid out according to the winning combination. However, when the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R is stopped, control based on the lottery result of the winning combination is performed.

  Further, during the game (game), various effects such as lighting of the back lamp, image display using the effect display device 40, output of sound from the speaker 71, and the like are performed. Further, as such an effect, a notification effect of the possibility of winning a role may be performed.

  Further, an external concentration terminal 14 shown in FIG. 3 is provided in the housing of the slot machine 1. The external concentration terminal 14 is a terminal for outputting information necessary for the hall computer 4 to manage the slot machine 1 to the hall computer 4, for example. In the following description, information output from the slot machine 1 to the hall computer 4 is referred to as external concentrated terminal output information. In the present embodiment, the external concentrated terminal output information is constituted by, for example, a pulse signal.

The external concentrated terminal output information in the present embodiment includes medal insertion number information, medal payout number information, BB execution information, RB execution information, RP winning information, and start switch operation information.
Here, the medal insertion number information is information indicating the number of inserted medals. The medal payout number information is information indicating the number of medal payouts. The BB execution information is information indicating that a special game based on winning of a big bonus (BB), which is a kind of special role, is being executed. The RB execution information is information indicating that a special game based on winning of a regular bonus (RB), which is another type of special role, is being executed. The RP winning information is information indicating that a re-lottery combination (replay; RP), which is a kind of combination, has won.

  The start switch operation information is information indicating that the activated start switch 41 has been operated. Here, the activation of the start switch 41 means that the start switch 41 is set in a state where rotation of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R can be started. That is, a condition that the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R is stopped and a condition that three medals are inserted by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 23 or by operating the bet switch 43. The start switch 41 is activated when both are satisfied, and the start switch 41 is deactivated in any other state.

  In addition, stop switch operation information indicating that the stop switch 42L, 42C, or 42R corresponding to the reel 31L, 31C, or 31R to be stopped last is operated, or that all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped. The reel stop information is also included in the external concentrated terminal output information. Furthermore, game execution information indicating that a game is being played in the slot machine 1 and slot machine identification information for identifying the slot machine 1 are also included in the external concentrated terminal output information. Needless to say, the external concentrated terminal output information is not limited to that described above.

Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the slot machine 1. Inside the housing of the slot machine 1, a main control board 50, a sub control board 60, a reel board 11, a central display board 12, and a power supply board 13 connected to the main control board 50 are disposed.

(Main control board 50)
The main control board 50 is provided with a main CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 54, which are connected to each other via a bus 55.

  The main CPU 51 reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. The main CPU 51 reads out programs, data, and the like stored in the ROM 52, and controls the entire slot machine 1 based on these. Further, the main CPU 51 generates the above-described external concentrated terminal output information and outputs it to the external concentrated terminal 14 every time a predetermined event occurs.

  The ROM 52 stores programs and data necessary for processing to be described later and control of other games. The RAM 53 is used when the main CPU 51 performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 54 performs timing control and the like when transmitting and receiving signals between the main control board 50 and the sub-control board 60, the reel board 11, the central display board 12, and the power supply board 13. Do. However, transmission of signals from the main control board 50 to the sub control board 60 is performed between the main control board 50 and the sub control board 60, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 60 to the main control board 50 is not performed. Not done.

(Sub-control board 60)
The sub control board 60 is provided with a sub CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, image control processor 64, image data ROM 65, video RAM 66, tone generator circuit 67, amplifier 68, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 69. The sub CPU 61, ROM 62, control RAM 63, image control processor 64, tone generator circuit 67 and I / F circuit 69 are connected to each other via a bus 70. The image data ROM 65 and the video RAM 66 are connected to an image control processor 64, and the amplifier 68 is connected to a sound source circuit 67.

  The sub CPU 61 reads (fetches), interprets (decodes) and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 61 reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 62, and controls the sub control board 60 as a whole, particularly controls the effects for the player. Note that there are no restrictions on the processing capability or development language of the sub CPU 61.

  The ROM 62 stores programs and data necessary for processing described later and other effects during the game. The RAM 63 is used when the sub CPU 61 performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The sub CPU 61, ROM 62, and RAM 63 have the same functions as the main CPU 51, ROM 52, and RAM 53 provided on the main control board 50, respectively. The ROM 62 and the RAM 63 may be the same as the ROM 52 and the RAM 53, respectively, but those having a capacity larger than these may be used.

  The effect display device 40 is connected to the image control processor 64. The image data ROM 65 stores image data such as objects and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 40. The video RAM 66 is used when the image control processor 64 creates an image to be displayed on the effect display device 40, and image data to be displayed is developed in the video RAM 66 based on data read from the image data ROM 65. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, a speaker 71, the above-described back lamp, and the like are provided in addition to the effect display device 40 as effect peripheral devices. The speaker 71 is connected to the amplifier 68. These effect peripheral devices output effects during the game (such as a notification effect of the possibility of winning a role), and are connected only to the sub-control board 60 and connected to the main control board 50. Not.

  The I / F circuit 69 is connected to the main control board 50 and performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 50. As described above, signals are transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub control board 60, but signals are not transmitted from the sub control board 60 to the main control board 50. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

(Reel board 11)
A stepping motor (not shown) for driving the left reel 31L, the middle reel 31C, and the right reel 31R is connected to the reel substrate 11. Control of the operations of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R is performed by the main CPU 51 through the reel substrate 11.

(Central display board 12)
The central display substrate 12 is attached to, for example, a central portion on the back side of the front panel 20. The central display board 12 includes a selector 81, a bet switch 43, a start switch (lever) 41, a left stop switch (button) 42L, a middle stop switch (button) 42C, a right stop switch (button) 42R, a setting display section 82, A setting change switch 83 is connected.

  The selector 81 identifies whether or not the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 23 is a regular one, and removes an illegal medal. The setting display unit 82 is arranged so as to be visible from the back side of the front panel 20, and displays settings relating to probability and payout. The setting change switch 83 is a switch operated when changing the setting related to the probability and the payout. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, any one of “setting 1” to “setting 6” is set by, for example, an administrator (a store clerk) of a game store. The higher the value of this setting, the higher the chance of winning the special role. Specifically, the lottery table for the combination is made different depending on the set value. However, it goes without saying that the setting method is not limited to this.

(Power supply board 13)
A setting change enabling switch 91, a power switch 92, a hopper device 93, and a power device 94 are connected to the power device board 13. The setting change enable switch 91 is a switch that is operated when a setting change using the setting change switch 83 is enabled. That is, the setting change using the setting change switch 83 can be performed only when the setting change enable switch 91 is in the ON state. The power switch 92 is a switch for switching the power supply device 94 on / off. The hopper device 93 is a device for storing and paying out medals, and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the stored medals to the player based on an instruction from the main CPU 51 via the power supply device board 13. .

Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 50 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 50. In the present embodiment, for example, the following units 101, 103, 106, 107, 108, and 109 are configured using programs recorded in the main CPU 51 and ROM 52. For example, the following flag information storage unit is stored in the RAM 53. 105, for example, the ROM 52 stores the data of the following lottery table 102.

(Role drawing part 101)
The role lottery unit 101 draws a role (special role, small role, replay (replaying role), etc.). Here, the special combination is a combination that is a game different from the normal game and is shifted to a plurality of special games advantageous to the player. A small role is a role of paying out to a player a number of medals according to the type of the small role. Replay is a role that gives a player the right to replay while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the previous game.

  For each game, the lottery unit 101 obtains one random number after generating a random number internally, refers to the lottery table 102 stored in the ROM 52, and based on the area to which the obtained random number belongs, Judge the presence of winning and the winning combination.

  More specifically, the role lottery unit 101 generates a random number in a predetermined area (0 to 65535 in decimal notation), for example, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the start switch 41 is operated. Get one random value. In the lottery table 102, as shown in FIG. 5, for the random values that can be acquired by the role lottery unit 101, a special role winning region, a small role winning region, a re-raffle winning (RP; replay) winning region, and non- A winning area is set at a predetermined rate. That is, the lottery table defines the relationship between random numbers and each combination. For example, a random number (a + α) from a random value (a) is assigned to a big bonus (BB) that is a special combination. From the next random value (a + α + 1), another random value (a + α + 1 + β) is assigned to the regular bonus (RB) which is a special role, and a small role (watermelon, cherry, bell) winning area, a re-lottery winning (RP) winning area Similarly, random numbers are assigned to non-winning areas. Then, the winning combination in the area including the random value acquired by the winning lottery unit 101 becomes the winning winning combination as a result of the winning lottery.

  Then, the combination lottery unit 101 compares the acquired random number value with the lottery table 102 to determine an area to which the random value belongs, and determines a combination corresponding to the area to which the random value belongs. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the special combination winning area, it is determined that the special combination is won, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined to be lost. If any combination is won, the flag for the combination is turned on.

(Control unit 103)
The control unit 103 monitors the operation of the bet switch 43 and the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 23, and controls the operation timing of the winning lottery unit 101, the reel control unit 106 and the winning determination unit 107, which will be described later. For example, on the condition that the start switch 41 is operated, the control unit 103 causes the combination lottery unit 101 to perform combination lottery and causes the reel control unit 106 to start rotating the reel group 31. Further, the reel control unit 106 is caused to perform stop control of the reel group 31 on condition that the stop switch group 42 is operated. Further, on the condition that the reel group 31 is stopped, the winning determination unit 107 makes a winning determination.

  In addition, when a predetermined event occurs, the control unit 103 generates external concentrated terminal output information having the above-described content and outputs it to the external concentrated terminal 14. The predetermined event includes, for example, insertion of medals, operation of the activated start switch 41, start and stop of rotation of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R, payout of medals, winning of special roles, execution of special games, and Includes winnings of replays (replay). Needless to say, the operation of the control unit 103 is not limited to the above.

(Flag information storage unit 105)
The flag information storage unit 105 stores the type of the winning combination and the fact that the flag is turned on when a flag for a certain combination is turned on by the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 101. Of the information stored in the flag information storage unit 105, the flags of the roles other than the special role are erased (turned off) at the end of the game and carried over to the next game regardless of whether or not the winning of the role has been won. There is no. On the other hand, the special combination flag is erased (turned off) only when a special combination is won as a result of determination by the winning determination unit 107 described later.

(Reel control unit 106)
The reel control unit 106 controls rotation and stop of the reel group 31 (reels 31L, 31C, and 31R) based on an instruction from the control unit 103. More specifically, the reel control unit 106 includes a game state (for example, a normal game state, a special game state, etc.), a result of a lottery by the role lottery unit 101, and a stop switch group 42 (stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R). Based on the operated timing or the like, the stop positions of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are determined, and the driving of the stepping motor is controlled to stop the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R at the determined positions.

  For example, as a result of the lottery by the combination lottery unit 101, when no combination is won, the combination of symbols of any combination is not stopped on the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b and 22c set as effective lines. The stop positions of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are determined. On the other hand, when any winning combination is won, the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are stopped such that the winning combination of symbols on the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b and 22c set as the effective line is stopped. Determine the stop position.

  In particular, when the special combination is won in the game, the reels 31L, 31C, and 31C are arranged so that the combination of the special combination symbols on the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b, and 22c set as the effective lines is stopped. The pull-in control is performed so that the symbols related to the special role are arranged as much as possible within the range of 31R stop control (for example, within 4 symbols). However, even if the special combination is won, when the small combination or replay is won, the combination of the special combination symbols on the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b, and 22c set as the active lines does not stop. Thus, the stop positions of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are determined. Such control when stopping the reels 31L, 31C and 31R may be performed using a reel control table.

(Winning determination unit 107)
The winning determination unit 107 determines whether or not there is a combination of symbols in any of the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b, and 22c set as an effective line. It is determined that the winning combination has been won. At this time, the winning determination unit 106 determines, for example, a symbol positioned on the effective line by detecting an angle, the number of steps, or the like when the stepping motor is stopped, and based on this, determines whether or not a winning combination has been won. . When a table is used for control when stopping the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R, the winning determination unit 107 does not determine the combination of symbols after the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R actually stop. Instead, when the stop position of the reel group 31 is determined by the reel control unit 106 using a table, the combination of symbols that stop on the effective line may be determined.

(Game state control unit 108)
As a result of the determination by the winning determination unit 107, the gaming state control unit 108 controls the special game from the next game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. For example, the game state control unit 108 causes the reel control unit 106 to perform reel control for special games according to the lottery result of the role lottery unit 101 during the special game, or causes the sub control board 60 to perform special game effects. Or let it be done.

(Payout control unit 109)
The payout control unit 109 causes the hopper device 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the winning combination as a result of the determination by the winning determination unit 107.

Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 60 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 60. In the present embodiment, for example, the effect pattern selection unit 201 is configured using a program recorded in the sub CPU 61 and the ROM 62. Further, the effect control unit 202 is configured by using the sub CPU 61, a program recorded in the ROM 62, an image control processor 64, and a program recorded in the image data ROM 65.

(Production pattern selection unit 201)
The effect pattern selection unit 201 selects an effect pattern according to the gaming state. Specifically, the effect pattern selection unit 201 receives a signal from the role lottery unit 101 of the main control board 50 and selects an effect pattern according to the winning combination or the like, or a winning determination unit 107 of the main control board 50. In response to a signal from the gaming state control unit 108, an effect pattern corresponding to a winning combination or a gaming state is selected.

(Production control unit 202)
The effect control unit 202 causes the effect display device 40 to display an effect image corresponding to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection unit 201. Further, the effect control unit 202 controls the sound source circuit 67 so that a sound signal is generated by the sound source circuit 67, amplified by the amplifier 68, and then output as sound from the speaker 71.

(Transmitter 3)
FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of the appearance of the transmitter 3 arranged in the gaming system 10 shown in FIG.
In FIG. 7, a liquid crystal display device 701 is disposed on the front surface of the casing of the transmitter 3. The liquid crystal display device 701 can simply display information obtained from the results of games played in the slot machine 1 in a plurality of modes. In one of the plurality of modes, as shown in FIG. 7, today's jackpot number (special game execution count), the previous day jackpot count, and the start count (game count) counted from the previous jackpot are displayed. In addition to this, information on the last five jackpots is displayed using a bar graph.
Other modes include, for example, a mode that displays data when the number of jackpots per day is the largest, and a mode that displays data when the number of jackpots per day is the smallest. Needless to say, the mode for displaying on the liquid crystal display device 701 and the content displayed in each mode are not limited to the above.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 701, a mode switching button 702 and a call button 703 are arranged. The mode switching button 702 is a button pressed by the player to switch the above-described mode. Each time the mode switching button 702 is pressed, the display content of the liquid crystal display device 701 is switched. The call button 703 is a button that is pressed by the player to call a store clerk when trouble occurs.

The transmitter 3 is provided with an infrared port 704. The infrared port 704 is for performing infrared communication based on IrDA (Infrared Data Association) with an external communication terminal device, for example.
Further, the transmitter 4 is provided with a communication interface 705. The communication interface 705 is for performing, for example, wireless communication based on IEEE802.11 with an external communication terminal device via a wireless LAN.
Note that the liquid crystal display device 701 is not necessarily used as long as information obtained from a game result can be displayed. For example, instead of the liquid crystal display device 701, a plasma display or an LED may be used.

Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the transmitter 3 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the transmitter 3. The transmitter 3 includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) 801, an image processor 802, a flash memory 803, an I / F circuit 804, a switch circuit 805, an image data ROM 806, a video RAM 807, and communication. A form changeover switch 808, the above-described liquid crystal display device 701, a mode changeover button 702, a call button 703, an infrared port 704, and a communication interface 705 are provided. The microcomputer 801, the image processor 802, the flash memory 803, the I / F circuit 804, the switch circuit 805, the infrared port 704, and the communication interface are connected to be communicable with each other via the bus 806. ing.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 701, the image data ROM 806, and the video RAM 807 are connected to the image control processor 802. Further, the mode switch button 702, the call button 703, and the communication mode switch 808 are connected to the switch circuit 805.

As shown in FIG. 8, the microcomputer 801 includes a CPU 810, a ROM 811, and a RAM 812. The CPU 810 reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. The CPU 810 reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 811 and controls the entire transmitter 3 based on these.
The ROM 811 stores programs and data necessary for processing to be described later and overall control in the transmitter 3. The RAM 812 is used when the CPU 810 performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The image control processor 802 generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 701 using the image data ROM 806 and the video RAM 807, and causes the liquid crystal display device 701 to display an image based on the generated image data. The image data ROM 806 stores image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 701. The video RAM 807 is used when the image control processor 802 creates an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 701, and image data to be displayed generated based on data read from the image data ROM 806 is displayed in the video RAM 807. Expanded to

  Of the external concentrated terminal output information output from the external concentrated terminal 14 of the slot machine 1, the I / F circuit 804 includes, for example, the medal insertion number information, the medal payout number information, the BB execution information, and the BB execution information. It is a circuit for inputting RB execution information, the RP winning information, and the start switch operation information.

  The microcomputer 801 processes (for example, forms a file) the medal insertion number information, medal payout number information, BB execution information, RB execution information, RP winning information, and start switch operation information. Information is generated and the generated game information is stored in the flash memory 803. Thus, in the present embodiment, the game information corresponds to event information. Further, when the microcomputer 801 forms a file of the medal insertion number information, the medal payout number information, the BB execution information, the RB execution information, the RP winning information, and the start switch operation information, a predetermined number is used. It is preferable to cut the file at the timing of. As the predetermined timing, for example, the day can be used as a reference, and the time when the power is turned on and off can be used as a reference. In this case, for example, a timer is provided in the microcomputer 801, the time is counted using this timer, and the game information generated so far may be stored as one file when the predetermined time is reached. Further, a separate switch may be provided in the transmitter 3, and the game information generated so far may be stored as one file based on the operation of this switch. Thus, if game information is generated by filing the medal insertion number information, medal payout number information, BB execution information, RB execution information, RP winning information, and start switch operation information into a file, management of game information Becomes easier.

  The switch circuit 805 is a circuit for accepting operations of the mode switching button 702 and the call button 703. When the operation of the mode switching button 702 or the call button 703 is accepted, the microcomputer 801 instructs the image control processor 802 to display an image according to the accepted operation.

  Further, the switch circuit 805 accepts an operation of the communication mode changeover switch 808. The communication mode changeover switch 808 is a switch for switching whether the transmitter 3 communicates with an external communication terminal device by using communication using infrared rays or communication using a wireless LAN. For example, it is provided inside the housing of the transmitter 3. The microcomputer 801 outputs the game information stored in the flash memory 803 to either the infrared port 704 or the communication interface 705 based on the operation content of the communication mode changeover switch 808. Note that the switches provided in the transmitter 3 are not limited to those described above, and it goes without saying that the transmitter 3 is also provided with a power switch for turning the power on and off.

Next, a functional configuration of the microcomputer 801 provided in the transmitter 3 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the microcomputer 801 provided in the transmitter 3. In the present embodiment, for example, the following units 901 to 906 are configured using programs recorded in the CPU 810 and the ROM 811.

(External terminal output information analysis unit 901)
The external concentrated terminal output information analysis unit 901 analyzes the content of the external concentrated terminal output information input from the external concentrated terminal 14 provided in the slot machine 1 via the I / F circuit 804. As described above, the external concentrated terminal output information input by the transmitter 3 of the present embodiment includes the medal insertion number information, the medal payout number information, the BB execution information, the RB execution information, and the RP winning information and start switch operation information. Therefore, the external concentrated terminal output information analysis unit 901 analyzes which of the information the input external concentrated terminal output information is.

(Display control unit 902)
When information indicating that the mode switching button 702 or the call button 703 has been operated is input via the switch circuit 805, the display control unit 902 controls the display of an image corresponding to the information. Is output to the image control processor 802.
Further, the display control unit 902 outputs control information for instructing display of an image according to the content of the external concentrated terminal output information analyzed by the external concentrated terminal output information analyzing unit 901 to the image control processor 802. Based on this control information, the image control processor 802 generates image data for displaying an image as shown in FIG. 7 on the liquid crystal display device 701, for example.

(Game information generation unit 903)
The game information generation unit 903 generates the game information by, for example, filing the external concentration terminal output information analyzed by the external concentration terminal output information analysis unit 901 into a file. As described above, in the present embodiment, of the external concentrated terminal output information, the medal insertion number information, the medal payout number information, the BB execution information, the RB execution information, and the RP winning. The transmitter 3 inputs information and start switch operation information. Therefore, the information on how many times the game has been played since the power-on or reset of the slot machine 1 and the information on whether each game is a special game based on a big bonus or a regular bonus, and which game File the external concentrated terminal output information and generate the game information so that information on how many medals have been paid out and information on which game won the re-playing role (replay) is derived. It is preferable to do so.

(Game information storage unit 904)
The game information storage unit 904 stores the game information generated by the game information generation unit 903 in the flash memory 803. As described above, it is preferable to divide the game information file at a predetermined timing and store it in the flash memory 803. In addition, when a certain amount of game information is stored in the flash memory 803, it is preferable that new game information is stored by overwriting newest game information on the oldest game information. In this embodiment, game information is stored in the flash memory 803, but a readable / writable recording medium such as an HDD may be used instead of the flash memory 803. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the filed game information is stored, the game information can be taken out as necessary.

(Request information acquisition unit 905)
The request information acquisition unit 905 sends request information transmitted from an external communication terminal device such as the game device 2 to the infrared port 704 or the communication interface 705 in order to request acquisition of game information stored in the flash memory 803. To get through. As described above, the game apparatus 2 is an apparatus that performs wireless communication using a wireless LAN. Therefore, the request information acquisition unit 905 acquires the request information transmitted from the game apparatus 2 via the communication interface 705.

(Game information extraction unit 906)
When the request information is acquired by the request information acquisition unit 905, the game information extraction unit 906 outputs the game information output destination based on the information indicating the operation content of the communication mode changeover switch 808 input via the switch circuit 805. As described above, one of the infrared port 704 and the communication interface 705 is selected.

Then, it is determined whether or not the request information acquired by the request information acquisition unit 905 is acquired from the selected output destination. As described above, since the game apparatus 2 is an apparatus that performs wireless communication using a wireless LAN, for example, it is determined whether or not the request information is acquired from the communication interface 705. As a result of this determination, if the information is obtained from the selected output destination (for example, the communication interface 705), game information is extracted from the flash memory 803, and the extracted game information is extracted from the selected output destination. (For example, the communication interface 705). On the other hand, if it is not obtained from the selected output destination, it waits without extracting game information from the flash memory 803.
As described above, in the present embodiment, information is transmitted using either infrared or wireless LAN based on the operation content of the communication mode changeover switch 808. Therefore, based on information transmitted from the transmitter 3. Interference can be prevented. In the present embodiment, the transmitter 3 receives the request information transmitted from the game apparatus 2, but the request information transmitted in the communication mode not selected by the operation of the communication mode changeover switch 808 is The infrared port 704 and the communication interface 705 may not be accepted.

(Game device 2)
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of the game apparatus 2 according to the present embodiment. The game apparatus 2 has a main body 100 divided into two casings 100 a and 100 b, and these two casings 100 a and 100 b can be opened and closed by a connector 11. FIG. 10 shows a state where these two casings 100a and 100b are fully opened.

  Further, the game apparatus 2 is configured such that the cartridge 200 can be attached and detached at a predetermined position. The cartridge 200 stores a slot machine analysis program for simulating the slot machine 1 and analyzing the state of the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, the simulation of the slot machine 1 means that a game in the slot machine 1 is simulated by the game device 2. Needless to say, the storage medium attached to the game apparatus 2 is not limited to the cartridge 200 but may be a DVD or a CD-ROM.

  The main body 100 of the game apparatus 2 is provided with a first image display device 110 provided in the housing 100a and a second image display device 120 provided in the housing 100b independently. These two image display devices 110 and 120 are configured to include a liquid crystal display panel for displaying a color image. The first image display device 110 is provided with a touch panel (so-called touch screen) on the entire display surface. The player can perform an operation input to the game apparatus 2 by directly touching the touch panel with a finger or the like, or touching the touch pen or the like.

  On one side of the first image display device 110, to perform a selection operation on the power button 140 of the game device 2 and the screen displayed on the first image display device 110 as shown in FIGS. Menu selection buttons 150a to 150d are provided. In the present embodiment, four buttons are provided as the menu selection buttons 150a to 150d in a vertical and horizontal positional relationship, and a cursor for selecting a desired menu in a direction corresponding to the operated menu selection buttons 150a to 150d. 1501c, 1502a, 1701a, 1702c, and 1801a can be moved (see FIGS. 15, 17, and 18).

  On the other side of the first image display device 110, determination buttons 151a to 151c for performing a determination operation on the screen displayed on the first image display device 110, a mode of the game device 2, and the like are set. A mode setting button 154 that is operated when displaying the mode setting screen is provided. In this embodiment, three buttons are provided as the determination buttons 151a to 151c. However, a determination operation on the screen displayed on the first image display device 110 is performed by operating any one of the buttons. Be able to. Note that the selection operation and the determination operation on the screen displayed on the first image display device 110 are provided in the first image display device 110 in addition to the operation of the menu selection buttons 150a to 150d and the determination buttons 151a to 151c. It is also possible to perform this by bringing a finger or a touch pen into contact with a predetermined area of the touch panel.

Speakers 130 a and 130 b for outputting sound are provided on both sides of the second image display device 120. Further, a communication interface 153 that enables wireless communication with the slot machine 1 is provided above the second image display device 120. The communication interface 153 is for performing, for example, wireless communication based on IEEE802.11 with an external communication terminal device (transmitter 3 in the present embodiment) via a wireless LAN.
When analyzing the state of the slot machine 1 by the slot machine analysis program, an image is displayed only on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110, and the liquid crystal display panel of the second image display device 120. Nothing is displayed on the screen. On the other hand, when simulating the slot machine 1, an image is displayed on both the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110 and the liquid crystal display panel of the second image display device 120.

Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the game apparatus 2 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the game apparatus 2. The game device 2 includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) 160, a connector 170, the first image display device 110, the second image display device 120, and a sound provided with speakers 130a and 130b. A generator 130, a power button 140, a menu selection button 150, a determination button 151, a communication interface 153, and a mode determination button 154 are provided. In addition, the cartridge 200 described above is connected to the main body 100 of the game apparatus 2 via a connector 170.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the microcomputer 160 includes a CPU 161, a flash memory 162, and a RAM 163. Further, the cartridge 200 is provided with a flash memory 211 and a RAM 212, which are connected to each other via a communication bus 171 via a CPU 161 and a connector 170. The flash memory 211 stores the slot machine analysis program, data based on the simulation result of the slot machine 1, and the like.

  The CPU 161 reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. The CPU 161 reads programs and data stored in the flash memories 162 and 211, and performs system control such as activation of the game apparatus 2 and overall control in the game apparatus 2 based on these. The flash memory 162 stores a program, data, and the like necessary for performing processing to be described later and other game simulations. The RAMs 163 and 212 are used when the CPU 161 performs various controls, and temporarily store data and the like as necessary.

  The CPU 161 inputs information indicating the operation contents of various buttons 140, 150, 151, and 154 provided on the main body 100 of the game apparatus 2, and issues an image display instruction based on the input information to the first image display apparatus. 110 and / or the second image display device 120. In addition, the CPU 161 performs processing for communicating with the transmitter 3 via the communication interface 153. The CPU 161 issues an image display instruction according to the processing result to both or either of the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 120, and includes speakers 130a and 130b. A predetermined sound generation instruction is issued to the sound generation device 130. Receiving the sound generation instruction, the sound generation device 130 generates a sound signal and generates the generated sound signal as sound from the speakers 130a and 130b.

  In addition to this, the CPU 161 displays the first image display by various processes based on various buttons 140, 150, 151, 154 and information indicating the operation content of the touch panel provided in the first image display device 110. A predetermined image is displayed on the device 110 and the second image display device 120, and a predetermined sound generation instruction is issued to the sound generation device 130 including the speakers 130a and 130b.

Next, a functional configuration of the microcomputer 160 provided in the game apparatus 2 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the microcomputer 160 provided in the game apparatus 2. In the present embodiment, for example, the following units 1201 to 1203 and 1206 to 1214 are configured using a program and CPU 161 recorded in the flash memory 162, and the following lottery table 1204 is configured using the flash memory 162. The following flag information storage unit 1205 is configured using the RAM 163.

  As described above, the slot machine analysis program in the game apparatus 2 performs simulation of the slot machine 1 and analysis of the state of the slot machine 1. Among the following units 1201 to 1214, the simulation of the slot machine 1 is performed by, for example, the operation content analysis unit 1201, the role lottery unit 1202, the control unit 1203, the lottery table 1204, the flag information storage unit 1205, the display control unit 1206, and the winning determination. This is implemented using the unit 1207, the gaming state control unit 1208, the game history storage unit 1209, and the voice control unit 1214. On the other hand, the analysis of the state of the slot machine 1 includes, for example, an operation content analysis unit 1201, a display control unit 1206, a request information generation unit 1210, a game information acquisition unit 1211, an analysis unit 1212, a game history extraction unit 1213, and a voice control unit. 1214.

(Operation content analysis unit 1201)
The operation content analysis unit 1201 analyzes the operation content of various switches (power switch 140, menu selection button 150, determination button 151, and mode setting button 154) provided in the game apparatus 2. Further, the operation content analysis unit 1201 analyzes the operation content of the touch panel provided in the first image display device 110. Further, the operation content analysis unit 1201 analyzes the operation content of the connector 170.

(Role lottery section 1202)
The combination lottery unit 1202 has a function corresponding to the combination lottery unit 101 in the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 4, and draws combinations (special combination, small combination, replay (replay combination), etc.). Specifically, for each game, the winning lottery unit 1202 obtains one random number after internally generating a random number, refers to the lottery table 1204 stored in the flash memory 162, and assigns the random number to the area to which the obtained random number belongs. Based on this, the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination are determined. Here, the lottery table 1204 is the same as the lottery table 102 shown in FIGS. In the simulation of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, “setting” in the slot machine 1 is selected before the simulation is started. Therefore, the part lottery unit 1202 performs lottery drawing using the lottery table 1204 corresponding to the selected “setting”.

  As described above, the combination lottery unit 1202 compares the acquired random number value with the lottery table 1204 to determine the region to which the random value belongs, and determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random value belongs. If any combination is won, the flag information storage unit 1205 is referenced to turn on the flag for the combination.

(Control unit 1203)
The control unit 1203 corresponds to the control unit 103 in the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 4, and based on the operation content analyzed by the operation content analysis unit 1201, a role lottery unit 1202 or a display control unit described later 1206, the operation timing of the voice control unit 1214, the winning determination unit 1207, and the like are controlled. For example, the control unit 1203 causes the role lottery unit 1202 to perform the lottery on the condition that the start switch 116 formed in a predetermined area of the touch panel included in the first image display device 110 is operated. (See FIG. 16). Then, the control unit 1203 instructs the display control unit 1206 to variably display the symbol images to be displayed on the symbol image variable display units 111L, 111C, and 111R of the first image display device 110 (see FIG. 16). reference).

  After that, the control unit 1203 operates each symbol of the first image display device 110 on condition that a stop switch group 117 formed in a predetermined area of the touch panel provided in the first image display device 110 is operated. The display control unit 1206 is instructed to stop and display the symbol images variably displayed on the image variable display units 111L, 111C, and 111R (see FIG. 16).

  Furthermore, the control unit 1203 causes the winning determination unit 1207 to make a winning determination on the condition that the symbol images are stopped and displayed on the variable symbol image display units 111L, 111C, and 111R. Then, the control unit 1203 instructs the display control unit 1206 to display an image corresponding to the result of the winning determination in the winning determination unit 1207. In addition, after the game ends in this way, the control unit 1203 obtains information corresponding to information transmitted from the slot machine 1 to the transmitter 3 among the above-described external concentrated terminal output information, as a game history storage unit 1209. Output to. In the present embodiment, the information output to the game history storage unit 1209 includes the medal insertion number information, the medal payout number information, the BB execution information, the RB execution information, the RP winning information, and the start switch operation information. It is information corresponding to.

(Flag information storage unit 1205)
The flag information storage unit 1205 corresponds to the flag information storage unit 105 in the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 4 and is selected when a flag for any combination is turned on by the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 1202 It memorizes that the type of the combination and its flag are turned on. Of the information stored in the flag information storage unit 1205, the flags of the roles other than the special role are erased (turned off) at the end of the game and carried over to the next game regardless of whether or not the winning combination of the role is present. There is no. On the other hand, the special combination flag is erased (turned off) only when a special combination is won as a result of determination by a winning determination unit 1207 described later.

(Winning determination unit 1207)
The winning determination unit 1207 corresponds to the winning determination unit 107 in the slot machine 1 illustrated in FIG. 4, and a stop switch group 117 formed in a predetermined region of the touch panel provided in the first image display device 110. Is operated, and the symbol images variably displayed on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C and 111R of the first image display device 110 are stopped and displayed, the symbol combination lines 122a, 122b set as effective lines, And 122c, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols of the combination is arranged. As a result of this determination, if a combination of symbols in the combination is arranged on any of the symbol combination lines 122a, 122b, and 122c set as an effective line, it is determined that the game has won the combination.

(Game state control unit 1208)
The gaming state control unit 1208 corresponds to the gaming state control unit 108 in the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 4, and if the winning determination unit 1207 determines that a special role has been won, the next game is started. The special game is controlled until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. For example, the game state control unit 1208 displays a special symbol image displayed on each of the symbol image variable display units 111L, 111C, and 111R of the first image display device 110 in accordance with the lottery result of the role lottery unit 1202 during the special game. The display control unit 1206 performs display control for the game and the display control of the image in the special game effect pattern displayed on the second image display device 120, and the voice control unit 1214 performs the special game effect. For example, generating sound signals.

(Game history storage unit 1209)
When the control unit 1203 generates information corresponding to information transmitted from the slot machine 1 to the transmitter 3 among the above-described external concentrated terminal output information, the game history storage unit 1209 inputs the generated information. Then, game history information is generated based on the input information and temporarily stored. Thereafter, when an instruction to store game history information is issued from the operation content analysis unit 1201, the game history storage unit 1209 performs a process for storing the generated game history information in, for example, the flash memory 211 of the cartridge 200.

FIG. 13 is a diagram conceptually illustrating an example of the contents of the game history information.
As shown in FIG. 13, the game history information 1301a to 1301n indicates, for example, information on the number of medals paid out, information indicating whether or not a replay (re-gamer) has been won, and whether or not a special game is being executed. Information and information related to the type of special game can be obtained in each game in which the simulation of the slot machine 1 is being executed. Here, in the game history information 1301a to 1301n, executing a special game means executing a game from a game winning a special role until the special game based on the winning of the special role ends. Say.

  The game history information 1301a to 1301n obtained in this way is associated with “setting” in the slot machine 1 selected by the player before starting the simulation. Specifically, the game history information 1301a shown in FIG. 13 is game history information when 8000 games are simulated in the slot machine 1 set to “setting 6”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game history information 1301a to 1301n corresponds to a simulation result. Based on such game history information 1301a to 1301n, the relationship between the total value of the medal difference number and the number of games can be obtained (see FIG. 14). Here, the total value of the medal difference number is a value obtained by subtracting the total number of medal insertions from the total number of medal payouts.

  In the present embodiment, the game history information 1301 is generated every time the simulation is performed. However, as described above, the game history information 1301 is generated only when the operation content analysis unit 1201 instructs to store the game history information 1301. The game history information 1301 is stored in the card ridge 200 or the like.

(Request information generation unit 1210)
The request information generation unit 1210 generates request information for requesting acquisition of game information stored in the transmitter 3 when there is a predetermined operation according to the slot machine analysis program. Is output to the communication interface 153. As a result, the request information is transmitted to the transmitter 3.

(Game information acquisition unit 1211)
After the request information generated by the request information generation unit 1210 is transmitted to the transmitter 3, the game information acquisition unit 1211 transmits the game information transmitted from the transmitter 3 as described above to the communication interface 153. To get through.
(Game history extraction unit 1213)
In response to a request from the analysis unit 1212, the game history extraction unit 1213 extracts, for example, the game history information 1301 stored in the flash memory 211 of the cartridge 200 and outputs the game history information 1301 to the analysis unit 1212.

(Analysis unit 1212)
The analysis unit 1212 generates basic information related to the game played in the slot machine 1 based on the game information acquired by the game information acquisition unit 1211. If the analysis method selected by the player is a method that requires comparison between actual machine data and simulated data, the analysis unit 1212 extracts the game history information 1301 from the game history extraction unit 1213. To obtain the game history information 1301 (see FIG. 18B and FIG. 18C). Then, the analysis unit 1212 generates simulated basic information corresponding to the basic information based on the acquired game history information 1301.

  After that, the analysis unit 1212 compares at least one of the basic information and simulated basic information corresponding to the basic information, and selects simulated basic information closest to the basic information. Then, the “setting” value associated with the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the selected simulation basic information is extracted, and the extracted “setting” value is set as the state of the slot machine 1 to the display control unit 1206. Output.

  On the other hand, if the analysis method selected by the player is a method that does not require comparison between the actual machine data and the simulated data, the analysis unit 1212, for example, will be described later based on the basic information. Calculation is performed, the “setting” value registered in the table in association with the calculated value is extracted, and the extracted “setting” value is output to the display control unit 1206 as the state of the slot machine 1.

For example, the analysis unit 1212 of the present embodiment can generate the following information as the basic information and the simulated basic information.
(A) Total Play Number Information The total play number information is information indicating the total number of games counted from when the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset. The total number-of-plays information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information. That is, it can be obtained by counting the number of times the start switch operation information has been input since the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset.
The total number-of-plays information generated as the basic information can also be obtained using information other than the start switch operation information. For example, when the reel stop information and the stop switch operation information are output from the slot machine 1 to the transmitter 3, the total number-of-plays information can be obtained based on the reel stop information and the stop switch operation information. In other words, any information can be used as long as it identifies the start or end of the game.
On the other hand, the total number-of-plays information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301 (see FIG. 13).

(B) Total Normal Play Number Information The total normal play number information is information indicating the number of times of normal games counted from when the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset. The total normal play number information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the total play number information obtained from the start switch operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information. That is, it can be obtained by subtracting the number of special games obtained using the BB execution information and the RB execution information from the total number of games obtained using the total number-of-plays information.
On the other hand, the total normal play number information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301 and information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed ( (See FIG. 13).

(C) Number-of-plays information The number-of-plays information is information indicating the number of games in the normal game counted from the next normal game after the special game is finished. The number-of-plays information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the medal insertion number information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information. That is, the end of the special game is recognized from the BB execution information and the RB execution information, and the number of games from the next game after the end of the special game is obtained by counting based on the medal insertion number information. Can do.
On the other hand, the number-of-plays information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301 and information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed (FIG. 13). See).
The number-of-plays information is information that is reset when a special combination (big bonus or regular bonus) is won.

(D) BIG winning information The BIG winning information is information indicating a big bonus (BB) winning. The BIG winning information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the BB execution information.
On the other hand, the BIG winning information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information regarding the type of special game in the game history information 1301.
(E) REG winning information The REG winning information is information indicating a regular bonus (RB) winning. The REG winning information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the RB execution information.
On the other hand, the REG winning information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information regarding the type of special game in the game history information 1301.
(F) Normal small role winning information The normal small role winning information is information indicating a winning of a small role other than the re-playing role (replay). The normal small prize winning information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the medal payout number information.
On the other hand, the normal small part winning information generated as the simulation basic information can be obtained based on information on the medal payout number in the game history information 1301.

(G) Re-gamer winning information The re-gamer winning information is information indicating a winning of a re-gamer (replay). The re-game winning information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the RP winning information.
On the other hand, the re-game winning information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating whether or not a replay (re-playing game) has been won in the game history information 1301.
(H) Specific small role winning information The specific small role winning information is information indicating the winning of a specific small role. The specific small role winning information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the medal payout number information.
On the other hand, the specific small role winning information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information relating to the number of medals paid out in the game history information 1301.
As the specific small combination, for example, there is a small combination corresponding to a combination of symbols that cannot be displayed on the symbol combination lines 22a to 22c set as effective lines unless the player presses. Here, pressing means that the stop button 42 is operated in accordance with the timing at which symbols are displayed on the symbol combination lines 22a to 22c set as effective lines.

(I) Difference Number Information The difference number information is information indicating the difference number in a single game between the number of medals paid out from the slot machine 1 and the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1. The difference number information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the medal payout number information and the medal insertion number information. Specifically, for example, it can be obtained by subtracting the number of medals obtained from the medal insertion number information from the number of medals obtained from the medal payout number information. As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game cannot be started unless three medals are inserted, so the number of inserted medals is “3”. Therefore, for example, if no winning combination is won as a result of the game, the difference number information is “−3 (= 0−3)”.
On the other hand, the difference number information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on the information regarding the medal payout number in the game history information 1301 and the medal insertion number “3”.

(J) Difference Number Total Information The difference number total information is information indicating the number of medals paid out from the slot machine 1 and the total number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 and the difference number. The total difference number information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the medal payout number information and the medal insertion number information. Based on this difference number total information, the difference number in all games played since the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset can be obtained.
On the other hand, the total difference number information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information on the medal payout number in the game history information 1301 and “3” as the medal insertion number.

(K) BIG Prize Count Information The BIG prize count information is information indicating the number of big bonus (BB) prizes counted from when the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset. The BIG winning number information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the BB execution information.
On the other hand, the BIG winning number information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed in the game history information 1301 and information on the type of special game.
(L) REG Winning Count Information The REG winning count information is information indicating the number of regular bonus (RB) wins counted from when the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset. The REG winning frequency information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the RB execution information.
On the other hand, the REG winning frequency information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed in the game history information 1301 and information on the type of special game.

(M) BIG Winning Probability Information The BIG winning probability information is information indicating the number of big bonus (BB) wins with respect to the number of games of a normal game counted from when the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset. The BIG winning probability information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information and the BB execution information. Specifically, the number of big bonus (BB) winnings obtained from the BB execution information is divided by the total number of normal games obtained from the start lever operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information. Can be obtained.
On the other hand, the BIG winning probability information generated as the simulated basic information includes information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301, information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed, and information regarding the type of special game. Can be based on.

(N) REG Winning Probability Information The REG winning probability information is information indicating the number of regular bonus (RB) wins with respect to the number of games of the normal game counted from when the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset. The REG winning probability information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information and the RB execution information. Specifically, the number of regular bonus (RB) winnings obtained from the RB execution information is divided by the total number of normal games obtained from the start lever operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information. Can be obtained.
On the other hand, the REG winning probability information generated as the simulated basic information includes information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301, information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed, and information regarding the type of special game. Can be based on.

(O) BOUNUS Winning Probability Information BOUNUS Winning Probability Information is a special bonus (Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB)) for the number of times of normal games counted when the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset. It is information indicating the number of times. The BOUNUS winning probability information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information. More specifically, the sum of the number of big bonus (BB) winnings obtained from the BB execution information and the number of regular bonus (RB) winnings obtained from the RB execution information is calculated as the start switch operation information and the BB It can be obtained by dividing by the total number of games of the normal game obtained from the execution information and the RB execution information.
On the other hand, the BOUNUS winning probability information generated as the simulated basic information includes information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301, information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed, and information regarding the type of special game. Can be based on.

(P) BIG Rate Information The BIG rate information is information indicating the number of big bonus (BB) winnings with respect to the number of winnings for a special role counted from when the slot machine 1 is powered on or reset. The BIG rate information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the BB execution information and the RB execution information. More specifically, the number of big bonus (BB) winnings obtained from the BB execution information is calculated based on the number of big bonus (BB) winnings obtained from the BB execution information and the regular bonus (RB) obtained from the RB execution information. It can be obtained by dividing by the sum of the number of winnings.
On the other hand, the BIG rate information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed in the game history information 1301 and information on the type of special game.

(Q) BOUNUS Consecutive Winning Number Information BOUNUS Consecutive Winning Number Information is information indicating the number of continuous winnings of the special role within a predetermined number of games. A specific example of a method for counting the number of continuous winnings of the special combination will be described by taking as an example a case where the predetermined number of games is “100”. First, when a special combination is won, counting of the number of games is started from the next game in which the special combination is won (or the special game based on the special combination is completed). Then, when the special combination is won again before the count value of the number of games reaches “100”, “1” is added to the count value of the continuous winning number of the special combination, and the count value of the number of games is added. Is reset to “0”. Then, the counting of the number of games is started again from the next game in which the special combination wins (or the special game based on the winning of the special combination ends). Then, even if the count value of the number of games reaches “100”, if the special combination is not won, the count value of the continuous winning number of the special combination is reset to “0”. On the other hand, when the special combination is won again before the count value of the number of games reaches “100”, “1” is added again to the count value of the continuous winning number of the special combination. In this case, the count value of the number of continuous winnings of the special role is “2”.

The BOUNUS continuous winning number information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information. Specifically, the number of games can be obtained using the start switch operation information, and the number of winnings for the special role can be obtained using the BB execution information and the RB execution information. By using the number of games and the number of winnings for the special role, the number of continuous winnings for the special role can be obtained.
On the other hand, the BOUNUS consecutive winning number information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301 and information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed.

(R) Information about the number of plays during the BOUNUS wins The information regarding the number of plays during the BOUNUS wins is performed between the time when the special role is won (or when the special game based on the winning of the special role is completed) and the next time the special role is won. This is information indicating the number of games played (hereinafter, this number of games is referred to as the number of games between bonus winnings). The BOUNUS winning number-of-plays information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information.
On the other hand, the BOUNUS winning number-of-plays information generated as the simulated basic information can be obtained based on information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301 and information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed. .

(S) Minimum BOUNUS Winning Play Number Information Minimum BOUNUS Winning Play Number Information is information indicating the minimum number of bonus winning games among a plurality of bonus winning games, and is the minimum of BOUNUS Winning Play Information. Information indicating a value. The minimum BOUNUS winning play number information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information.
On the other hand, the minimum BOUNUS winning number-of-plays information generated as the simulated basic information is obtained based on information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301 and information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed. it can.

(T) Maximum BOUNUS Winning Play Number Information Maximum BOUNUS Winning Play Number Information is information indicating the maximum number of bonus winning games among a plurality of bonus winning game counts, and is the maximum of BOUNUS Winning Play Number Information. Information indicating a value. The maximum BOUNUS winning play number information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information.
On the other hand, the maximum BOUNUS winning play number information generated as the simulated basic information is obtained based on information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301 and information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed. it can.

(U) Average BOUNUS Winning Play Number Information Average BOUNUS Winning Play Number Information is information indicating an average of the number of games between a plurality of bonus winnings, and is information indicating an average value of BOUNUS Winning Play Number Information. The average BOUNUS winning play number information generated as the basic information can be obtained based on the start switch operation information, the BB execution information, and the RB execution information.
On the other hand, the average BOUNUS winning number-of-plays information generated as the simulated basic information is obtained based on information indicating the number of games in the game history information 1301 and information indicating whether or not a special game is being executed. it can.
The basic information and the simulated basic information described above are examples, and other information may be obtained by the analysis unit 1212.

  The analysis unit 1212 of the present embodiment compares at least one of the 21 types of basic information as described above with simulated basic information corresponding to the basic information, and performs, for example, a slot machine in the following manner. It is possible to analyze one state.

(1) Judgment from BOUNUS winning probability information Based on the result of the determination, the probability that the slot machine 1 has won the special role is determined from the value indicated by the above-mentioned (o) BOUNUS winning probability information. Thus, the setting of the slot machine 1 is obtained. The setting of the slot machine 1 can be obtained by using a table, for example. More specifically, (o) when the value indicated by the BOUNUS winning probability is obtained, the value obtained by retrieving the setting value registered in the table in association with the value closest to the obtained value. Can do. Note that, as described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, any one of “setting 1” to “setting 6” is set, so that the setting values are “setting 1” to “setting 6”. It becomes either.

  It should be noted that numbers “0” or more and “1” or less are assigned to a plurality of groups (for example, a group “0” or more and less than “0.25”, a group “0.25” or more and less than “0.5”, and “0” .5 ”or more and less than“ 0.75 ”and“ 0.75 ”or more and“ 1 ”or less groups), and the plurality of groups are associated with setting values and registered in the table. Also good. In this case, (o) the setting of the slot machine 1 can be obtained by extracting the setting value registered in the table in association with the group to which the value indicated by the BOUNUS winning probability belongs. .

(2) Judgment from BOUNUS winning probability information and number-of-plays information From the denominator value when the numerator of the value (special role winning probability) indicated by (o) BOUNUS winning probability information is “1”, (C) Based on the value obtained by subtracting the value indicated by the number-of-plays information (the number of games from the next game after the previous special game is completed), a guideline for the number of games until the next special combination is obtained. As a specific example, (o) the value indicated by the BOUNUS winning probability information (special role winning probability) is “1/456”, and (c) the value indicated by the number-of-plays information (the previous special game ends) When the number of games from the next game) is “400”, the guideline for the number of games until the next winning of the special role is “56 (= 456-400)”. The smaller the number of games played, the higher the expected value for winning a special role. It should be noted that the guideline for the number of games until the next winning of the special combination may be information reflecting the calculated number of games, not the number of games calculated as described above.

(3) Judging by comparing BOUNUS winning probability information The above-described (o) BOUNUS winning probability information is obtained for each of the basic information and the simulated basic information. Then, the obtained basic information is compared with the simulated basic information, and a “setting” value associated with the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the simulated basic information closest to the basic information is extracted and extracted. The set value is output to the display control unit 1206 as the state of the slot machine 1. Note that, as described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, any one of “setting 1” to “setting 6” is set, so that the setting values are “setting 1” to “setting 6”. It becomes either.

(4) Judgment from BIG rate information From the value indicated by (p) BIG rate information described above, how much is the probability of winning a big bonus (BB) for a special role (BB and RB)? And the setting of the slot machine 1 is obtained based on the result of the determination. The setting of the slot machine 1 can be obtained by using a table, for example. Specifically, for example, when the value indicated by (p) BIG rate information is obtained, the setting value registered in the table in association with the value closest to the obtained value is extracted. Can be sought.

  It should be noted that numbers “0” or more and “1” or less are assigned to a plurality of groups (for example, a group “0” or more and less than “0.25”, a group “0.25” or more and less than “0.5”, and “0” .5 ”or more and less than“ 0.75 ”and“ 0.75 ”or more and“ 1 ”or less groups), and the plurality of groups are associated with setting values and registered in the table. Also good. In this case, (p) the setting of the slot machine 1 can be obtained by extracting the setting value registered in the table in association with the group to which the value indicated by the BIG rate information belongs. it can.

  Depending on the model of the slot machine 1, the winning probability of the big bonus (BB) for the winning of the special combination (BB and RB) may differ depending on the setting. For example, in a model in which the higher the setting is, the higher the probability of winning the special bonus (BB and RB) is higher for the special bonus (BB and RB). If the winning probability of is low, it can be determined that there is a high possibility that the slot machine 1 is set to a high setting.

  In this case, (p) BIG rate information is obtained as basic information. However, REG information indicating the number of regular bonus (RB) winnings with respect to the number of winnings of special roles is obtained, and the REG information is used to obtain the above-mentioned REG information. The same determination as that using the BIG rate information can be performed.

(5) Judging by comparing the average of BOUNUS consecutive winning times information When there are a plurality of values (the number of continuous winnings of special roles within a predetermined number of games) indicated by the above-mentioned (q) BOUNUS consecutive winning times information Then, an average value of the plurality of values is obtained for each of the basic information and the simulated basic information. Then, the obtained basic information is compared with the simulated basic information, and a “setting” value associated with the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the simulated basic information closest to the basic information is extracted and extracted. The set value is output to the display control unit 1206 as the state of the slot machine 1.

(6) Judgment from information on the number of plays between BOUNUS winnings From the value indicated by the above-mentioned (r) information on the number of playing between BOUNUS winnings, the number of games between bonus winnings is judged, and based on the result of the judgment, the wave of winning of special roles Ask for. The wave of winning a special role can be obtained by using a table, for example. More specifically, when the value indicated by (r) BOUNUS winning number-of-plays information is obtained, the wave of winning a special role that is registered in the table in association with the obtained value is reflected. It can be obtained by extracting information.

  As described above, in the analysis methods (3) and (5), the actual machine (slot machine 1) data is compared with the simulated data, and the analysis is performed based on the comparison result. On the other hand, in the analysis methods (1), (2), (4), and (6), the analysis is performed based on the actual machine data without using the simulated data. As described above, the present embodiment provides both an analysis method based on a comparison result between actual machine (slot machine 1) data and simulated data, and an analysis method based on actual machine (slot machine 1) data. Therefore, it is possible to provide players with various analysis methods.

  In the present embodiment, in the analysis methods (3) and (5), the number of games in the game information that is the basis of the basic information and the number of games in the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the simulated game basic information. The basic information and the simulated basic information are compared only when the difference between the basic information and the basic information is within a predetermined number of times. This is because the closer the actual number of games in the slot machine 1 is to the simulated number of games, the stronger the correlation between the simulation result and the actual game result.

  Further, only when the number of games in the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the simulated game basic information is a predetermined number or more, the simulated game basic information is set as a comparison target. This is because if the simulated number of games is too small, the reliability of the simulation result tends to decrease.

  In the present embodiment, when the basic information and the simulated basic information are compared, restrictions are provided as described above. For example, by using the analysis method (3), the winning of the winning special role is awarded. Even a slot machine (so-called stock machine) in the form of holding it can perform an appropriate analysis as much as possible. In such a slot machine, the number of medals paid out suddenly increases in a short period of time or hardly changes for a long time, so the number of games actually played and the number of simulated games are as much as possible. This is because the more and the same one tends to improve the reliability of the simulation result.

  However, in the analysis methods (3) and (5), it is needless to say that it is not always necessary to provide the above restrictions when comparing the basic information and the simulated basic information.

(Display control unit 1206)
The display control unit 1206 instructs the first image display device 10 and the second image display device 20 to display an image. As described above, the slot machine analysis program in the game apparatus 2 performs a simulation of the slot machine 1 and an analysis of the state of the slot machine 1. First, the operation of the display control unit 1206 when simulating the slot machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110 before the simulation of the slot machine 1 is performed. When the power switch 140 is turned on and the cartridge 200 is inserted into the connector 170, the display control unit 1206 displays a main screen 1501 as shown in FIG. 15A on the liquid crystal display of the first image display device 110. Display on the panel.

  On the main screen 1501, a simulation mode button 1501a for selecting execution of the simulation of the slot machine 1 and an analysis mode button 1501b for selecting analysis of the state of the slot machine 1 are displayed. A cursor 1501c is displayed at the edge of the simulation mode button 1501a or the analysis mode button 1502b. In FIG. 15A, a cursor 1501c is displayed on the edge of the simulation mode button 1501a. In this embodiment, when the menu selection button 150a or 150c is operated, the cursor 1501c moves to the edge of the adjacent button 1501a or 1501b. For example, when the menu selection button 150a or 150c is operated in the state shown in FIG. 15A, the display control unit 1206 moves the cursor 1501c to the edge of the analysis mode button 1501b.

When any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in the state shown in FIG. 15A, the display control unit 1206 displays a setting selection screen 1502 as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the device 110.
This setting selection screen 1502 displays settings ("Setting 1" to "Setting 6") and a cursor 1502a for selecting one of these settings. In FIG. 15B, “Setting 3” is selected by the cursor 1502a. Further, in the present embodiment, when the menu selection button 150b or 150d is operated, the cursor 1502a moves to the display column for the settings on the left side or the right side. For example, when the menu selection button 150b is operated in the state shown in FIG. 15B, the cursor 1502a moves to the “setting 2” display field.

  When any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated on the setting selection screen 1502, the display control unit 1206 displays the simulation screens 1601 and 1602 as shown in FIG. 16 in the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 110. The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the image display device 120. The operation described with reference to FIG. 15 can also be realized by bringing a finger, a touch pen, or the like into contact with the touch panel area.

FIG. 16 shows an example of images displayed on the liquid crystal display panels of the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 120 when the simulation of the slot machine 1 is executed.
In FIG. 16, symbol image variable display portions 111 </ b> L, 111 </ b> C, and 111 </ b> R are displayed at the center of the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110. A plurality of types of symbol images are variably displayed on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R. In the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R, copies of symbols displayed on the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R in the slot machine 1 are displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R are provided in order from the left as viewed from the player. In addition, the arrangement | sequence of a symbol image differs for each symbol image variable display part 111L, 111C, and 111R. Each of the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R displays three symbol images that are continuous in the vertical direction. Accordingly, a total of nine symbols are displayed on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R. Further, the variable display of the symbol image in each symbol image variable display section 111L, 111C and 111R is displayed as if the symbol image is moved as the reel rotates, so that from the player's standpoint, the symbol image is displayed. It appears to move up and down.

  A symbol combination line group 122 including symbol combination lines 122a, 122b, and 122c is set for the symbol images displayed on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R. The symbol combination line group 122 includes a horizontal symbol combination line 122a in the horizontal direction, two symbol combination lines 122b in the upper and lower horizontal directions, and two symbol combination lines 122c in the diagonally downward and leftward directions. It consists of and. The symbol images displayed on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R are such that when the symbol images are stopped, all nine symbol images are positioned on these symbol combination line groups 122a, 122b, and 122c. Displayed at intervals.

  Further, on the display panel of the first image display device 110, a credit number display unit 113 and a payout number display unit 114 are displayed below the symbol image variable display unit group 111. The credit amount display section 113 is an area in which the number of virtual medals that have been credited is displayed. The payout number display area 114 is an area where the number of medals is displayed when the medals are paid out.

  In the first image display device 110 in which a transparent touch panel is provided on the liquid crystal panel, various operation switches 112 and 116 to 118 that are operated by the player to advance the game are provided below the liquid crystal panel. Is displayed. More specifically, a medal insertion switch 112, a start switch 116, a stop switch group 117, and a bet switch 118 are displayed. These operation switches 112 and 116 to 118 can be operated by a player applying pressure with a finger, a touch pen, or the like to the area where the operation switches 112 and 116 to 118 are displayed. ing.

  The medal insertion switch 112 is a switch operated by the player when a medal is inserted in a simulated manner. When the player touches the medal insertion switch 112 with a finger or a touch pen, the medal can be inserted. Further, if the player continues to apply pressure to the medal insertion switch 112 with a finger or a touch pen for a long time, it is possible to continuously insert medals.

The start switch 116 is a switch operated by the player when starting variable display of the symbol images that are stopped and displayed on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R. When the player touches the start switch 116 with a finger, a touch pen, or the like, variable display of the symbol images stopped and displayed on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R starts.
The stop switch group 117 is a switch operated when the symbol images variably displayed on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R are stopped and displayed. Specifically, the stop switch group 117 is operated to stop and display the left stop switch 117L that is operated when the symbol image of the symbol image variable display unit 111L is stopped and displayed, and the symbol image of the symbol image variable display unit 111C. The middle stop switch 117C and the right stop switch 117R operated when the symbol image of the symbol image variable display portion 111R is stopped and displayed.

The bet switch 118 is a switch for the player to specify the number of bets (the number of bets). When the player touches the bet switch 118 with a finger, a touch pen, or the like, the number of bets becomes three and a game can be performed.
On the liquid crystal display panel of the second image display device 120, there are effect images in various effects including effects depending on the game result determined based on the stop of the symbol image on the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C and 111R. For example, an effect image of an effect pattern by a series of actions such as a character is displayed.

  As described above, when executing the simulation of the slot machine 1, the display control unit 1206 displays images simulating the slot machine 1 on the liquid crystal display panels of the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 120. indicate. That is, the display control unit 1206 includes, for example, the reel group 31, the liquid crystal display device 40, the start switch 41, the stop switch group 42, the bet switch 43, the sub control board 60, the reel control unit 106, and the payout control unit in the slot machine 1. It has a function corresponding to 109.

FIG. 17 is a view showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110 when the simulation of the slot machine 1 is finished.
When a predetermined operation is performed while an image as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the liquid crystal panels of the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 120, the display control unit 1206 displays the image shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen 1701 as shown in (a) is displayed on the liquid crystal panel of the first image display device 110, for example, and the display of the image displayed on the liquid crystal panel of the second image display device 120 is ended. . Here, the predetermined operation is an operation of the menu selection button 154, for example. However, it goes without saying that the predetermined operation is not limited to this.

  The end confirmation screen 1701 shown in FIG. 17A includes a YES button 1701a that is selected when the simulation of the slot machine 1 is ended, and a NO button 1701b that is selected when the simulation of the slot machine 1 is continued. Is displayed. A cursor 1701c is displayed on the edge of the YES button 1701a or the NO button 1701b. In FIG. 17A, the cursor 1701c is displayed on the edge of the YES button 1701a. In this embodiment, when the menu selection button 150b or 150d is operated, the cursor 1701c moves to the edge of the adjacent button 1701a or 1701b. For example, when the menu selection button 150b or 150d is operated in the state shown in FIG. 17A, the display control unit 1206 moves the cursor 1701c to the edge of the NO button 1701b.

When any of the enter buttons 151a to 151c is operated in the state shown in FIG. 17A, the display control unit 1206 displays a save confirmation screen 1702 as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the device 110.
On the other hand, when any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1701c is displayed on the edge of the NO button 1701b, the display control unit 1206 displays the simulation screens 1601 and 1602 as shown in FIG. Are displayed on the display panels of the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 120.

  In the save confirmation screen 1702 shown in FIG. 17B, when the simulation result of the slot machine 1 (game history information 1301 generated by the game history storage unit 1209) is stored in the flash memory 211 of the cartridge 200, for example. A YES button 1702a selected by the user and a NO button 1702b selected when the simulation result of the slot machine 1 is not stored are displayed. A cursor 1702c is displayed on the edge of the YES button 1702a or the NO button 1702b. In FIG. 17B, the cursor 1702c is displayed on the edge of the YES button 1702a. In this embodiment, when the menu selection button 150b or 150d is operated, the cursor 1702c moves to the edge of the adjacent button 1702a or 1702b. For example, when the menu selection button 150b or 150d is operated in the state shown in FIG. 17B, the display control unit 1206 moves the cursor 1702c to the edge of the NO button 1702b.

  When any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in the state illustrated in FIG. 17B, the operation content analysis unit 1201 determines to store the simulation result of the slot machine 1. Thereby, the game history storage unit 1209 stores the game history information 1301 in, for example, the flash memory 211 of the cartridge 200. Further, the display control unit 1206 displays the menu screen 1501 shown in FIG. 15A on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110.

  On the other hand, when any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1702c is displayed on the edge of the NO button 1702b, the operation content analysis unit 1201 determines to discard the result of simulating the slot machine 1 To do. Thereby, the game history storage unit 1209 discards the game history information 1301. Further, the display control unit 1206 displays the menu screen 1501 shown in FIG. 15A on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110.

Next, the operation of the display control unit 1206 when analyzing the state of the slot machine 1 will be described.
18 and 19 are diagrams showing examples of images displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110 when analyzing the state of the slot machine 1. As described above, when the slot machine analysis program is activated, an image is displayed only on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110, so that the display control unit 1206 displays the first image display device. Only 110 is instructed to display an image.

When the power switch 140 is turned on and the cartridge 200 is inserted into the connector 170, the display control unit 1206 displays the main screen 1501 as shown in FIG. 18A on the liquid crystal display of the first image display device 110. Display on the panel. A main screen 1501 shown in FIG. 18A is the same as that shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 18A, when any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1501c is displayed on the edge of the analysis mode button 1501b, the display control unit 1206 displays the screen shown in FIG. An analysis method selection screen 1801 as shown in b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110.

  This analysis method selection screen 1801 shows the analysis methods (1) to (3) described above, and each analysis method can be selected using a cursor 1801a. In the present embodiment, when the menu selection button 150c is operated, the cursor 1801a moves to the display field of the analysis method one level below, and when the menu selection button 150a is operated, the analysis method the cursor 1801a moves up one level. It moves to the display column. FIG. 18A shows a state where the analysis method (1) described above is selected.

  When any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in this state, the display control unit 1206 displays a reception standby screen 1901 as shown in FIG. 19A on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110. To display.

  In the present embodiment, after the analysis method (3) is selected with the cursor 1802a on the analysis method selection screen 1801 for selecting the analysis methods (1) to (3) described above, the menu is displayed. When the selection button 150c is operated, the display control unit 1206 displays an analysis method selection screen 1802 as shown in FIG. 18C on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110. The analysis method selection screen 1802 shows the analysis methods (4) to (6) described above. A method for selecting or determining these analysis methods (4) to (6) on the analysis method selection screen 1802 is the same as that of the analysis method selection screen 1801 described above. When the menu selection button 150a is operated after the analysis method (3) described above is selected with the cursor on the analysis method selection screen 1802, the analysis method selection shown in FIG. 18B is performed. The screen 1801 is displayed again.

  Returning to FIG. 19A, while the reception standby screen 1901 is displayed, the request information is generated by the request information generation unit 1210, and the generated request information is transmitted to the transmitter 3. Then, the game information transmitted from the transmitter 3 that has received the request information is acquired by the game information acquisition unit 1211. When the analysis unit 1212 starts analyzing the state of the slot machine 1 using the game information acquired by the game information acquisition unit 1211, the display control unit 1206 displays an analysis standby screen 1902 as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110.

  Note that a cancel button 1901a is displayed on the reception standby screen 1901 shown in FIG. A cursor 1901b is displayed on the edge of the cancel button 1901a. When any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated on the reception standby screen 1901, the game information reception operation is stopped.

Returning to FIG. 19B, while the analysis standby screen 1902 is displayed, the state of the slot machine 1 is analyzed by the analysis unit 1212 as described above. When the state of the slot machine 1 is analyzed by the analysis methods (3) and (5) described above, the display control unit 1206 displays an analysis result display screen 1903 as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of one image display device 110. On the other hand, when the state of the slot machine 1 of (1), (2), (4), and (6) described above is analyzed, the display control unit 1206 displays, for example, an analysis result display screen 2001 as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110.
Note that a cancel button 1902a and a cursor 1902b are displayed on the analysis standby screen 1902 shown in FIG. 19B as well as the reception standby screen 1901 shown in FIG. 19A. When operated, the analysis operation of the state of the slot machine 1 is stopped.

  On the analysis result display screens 1903 and 2001, the analysis result of the state of the slot machine 1 is displayed. Since the analysis method (1) described above is selected on the analysis method selection screen 1801 shown in FIG. 18B, the setting of the slot machine 1 is displayed on the analysis result display screen 2001 as shown in FIG. The

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the analysis methods (3) and (5) for comparing actual machine data and simulated data are performed, an example of the state of the slot machine 1 is shown in FIG. 19 (c). In addition to the setting of the slot machine 1, the result of simulation based on the game history information 1301 employed for analyzing the state of the slot machine 1 is also displayed on the analysis result display screen 1903. As a result of the simulation based on the game history information 1301, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the relationship between the total value of the medal difference number and the number of games is displayed. Then, the part approximate to the actual behavior of the slot machine 1 is displayed separately from other parts (in FIG. 19, it is displayed in gray). In this way, by displaying the simulation result based on the game history information 1301 on the analysis result display screen 1903, the player can easily guess past and future trends of the slot machine 1.

Note that the analysis results displayed on the analysis result display screens 1903 and 2001 as described above may differ depending on the analysis method selected on the analysis method selection screens 1801 and 1802.
Further, on the analysis result display screens 1903 and 2001, OK buttons 1903a and 2001a are displayed. In addition, cursors 1903b and 2001b are displayed on the edges of the OK buttons 1903a and 2001a. When any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated on the analysis result display screen 1903, the display control unit 1206 displays the main screen 1501 shown in FIGS. 13A and 18A again.
The operations described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20 can also be realized by bringing a finger, a touch pen, or the like into contact with the area of the touch panel.

(Voice control unit 1214)
The voice control unit 1214 instructs the voice generation device 130 to generate a predetermined voice according to the operation content determined by the operation content analysis unit 1201 and the state of the slot machine 1 analyzed by the analysis unit 1212. . In response to the sound generation instruction, sound is generated from the speakers 130a and 130b.

Next, an example of the operation of the main control board 50 of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 21-1 to 21-3.
First, in step S1, the control unit 103 monitors the insertion of medals, and when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 23 or when the bet switch 43 is operated when there is a credit, the medal is inserted. It determines with having input, and progresses to step S2. On the other hand, if no medal is inserted, step S2 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S3.
Next, in step S2, the control unit 103 obtains the number of inserted medals.
Next, in step S3, the control unit 103 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is less than three (one or two), and if the number of inserted medals is less than three. Then, the process returns to step S1. Then, the processes of steps S1 to S3 are repeated until the number of inserted medals becomes three or more.

When the number of inserted medals becomes three or more, the process proceeds to step S4, and the control unit 103 outputs the medal inserted number information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information. Further, when the number of medals inserted in this way becomes three or more, the start switch 41 is activated.
Next, in step S5, the control unit 103 determines whether or not the start switch 41 is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the start switch 41 is not turned on, the processes of steps S1 to S5 are repeated until the start switch 41 is turned on.

When the start switch 41 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S6, and the control unit 103 outputs the start switch operation information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information.
Next, in step S <b> 7, the combination lottery unit 101 acquires a random number, and compares the acquired random number with the lottery table 102 to perform a combination lottery. As a result of the lottery of the combination, if any combination is won, the flag information storage unit 105 is referred to and the flag of the winning combination is turned on. The lottery result by the combination lottery unit 101 is transmitted to the sub-control board 60 as winning combination information.

Next, in step S8, the reel control unit 106 rotates the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R.
Next, in step S9, the control unit 103 determines whether any one of the stop switch groups 42 is turned on. If any one of the stop switches is turned on as a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S10, and the reel control unit 106 stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch.

  At this time, when the flag stored in the flag information storage unit 105 is turned on, the symbol combination line corresponding to the combination indicated by the turned-on flag is set as an effective line. Pull-in control is performed so as to stop at 22a to 22c. On the other hand, if none of the flags are turned on, the winning combination has not been won, so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is kicked so as not to stop at the symbol combination lines 22a to 22c set as effective lines. Take control.

  Next, in step S11, the control unit 103 determines whether all the stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R are operated and all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped. If all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are not stopped as a result of this determination, the process returns to step S9, and steps S9 to S11 are repeated until all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped.

  When all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped in this way, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. 21-2, and the winning determination unit 107 is displayed on the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b, and 22c set as effective lines. Based on the combination of symbols, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won. As a result of this determination, if it is determined that no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S13, and the control unit 103 determines whether or not the game is a game based on winning a big bonus. The game based on the big bonus winning means a game determined to have won the big bonus and a special game based on the winning big bonus thereafter.

  If the result of this determination is that the game is not a game based on a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S17 described later. On the other hand, if the game is a game based on a big bonus winning, the process proceeds to step S14, and the control unit 103 outputs the BB execution information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information.

Next, in step S15, the payout control unit 109 instructs the hopper device 93 to pay out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. The hopper device 93 pays out the number of medals instructed from the payout control unit 109.
Next, in step S16, the control unit 103 outputs the medal payout number information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the game is not in a game based on a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S17, and the control unit 103 determines whether the game is a game based on a regular bonus. Determine whether. The game based on the regular bonus winning means a game determined to win the regular bonus and a special game based on the regular bonus thereafter.

As a result of this determination, if the game is not a game based on regular bonus winning, the process proceeds to step S20 described later. On the other hand, if the game is a game based on a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S18, and the control unit 103 outputs the RB execution information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information.
Next, in step S <b> 19, the payout control unit 109 instructs the hopper device 93 to pay out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. In step S16, the control unit 103 outputs the medal payout number information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information.

If it is determined in step S17 that the game is not a game based on a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S20, and it is determined whether or not the game has won a re-game player (replay). If the result of this determination is that a re-playing combination (replay) has been won, the process proceeds to step S21, and the control unit 103 outputs the RP winning information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information.
Next, in step S22, the control unit 103 performs a process for carrying over the number of bets (the number of bets) in the game to the next game. In step S16, the control unit 103 outputs the medal payout number information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information. In this case, information indicating “0 (zero)” is output as the medal payout number information. Note that step S16 may not be performed after step S22.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the game has not won a re-playing combination (replay), the process proceeds to step S23, and the payout control unit 109 issues a payout instruction for the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. To the hopper device 93. In step S16, the control unit 103 outputs the medal payout number information to the external concentration terminal 14 as the external concentration terminal output information.

  If it is determined in step S12 that no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 21-3, and the control unit 103 determines whether the game is based on a big bonus winning. Determine whether or not. If the result of this determination is that the game is a game based on a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S25, and the control unit 103 outputs the BB execution information to the external concentration terminal 14.

  On the other hand, if the game is not a game based on a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S26, and the control unit 103 determines whether or not the game is a game based on a regular bonus. If the result of this determination is that the game is based on a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S27 and the control unit 103 outputs the RB execution information to the external concentration terminal 14. On the other hand, if the game is not a game based on regular bonus winning, the process returns with step S27 omitted.

  In the flowcharts of FIGS. 21-1 to 21-3, the medal insertion number information, the start switch operation information, the medal payout number information, the BB execution information, the RB execution information, and the RP Although only the case where the winning information is generated as the external concentrated terminal output information and output to the external concentrated terminal 14 is shown, other information is generated as the external concentrated terminal output information and output to the external concentrated terminal 14. You may do it.

Next, an example of the operation of the microcomputer 801 of the transmitter 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, in step S <b> 31, the request information acquisition unit 905 determines whether or not the request information transmitted wirelessly from the game apparatus 2 has been acquired. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the request information has been acquired, the process proceeds to step S38 described later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the game apparatus 2 performs communication using the wireless LAN, the request information acquisition unit 905 acquires the request information via the communication interface 705. However, for example, when the game device can communicate using infrared rays, the request information is acquired via the infrared port 704.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the request information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S32, where the external concentrated terminal output information analysis unit 901 receives the I / O from the external concentrated terminal 14 provided in the slot machine 1. It is determined whether or not the external concentrated terminal output information has been acquired via the F circuit 804. As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the external concentrated terminal output information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S36 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the external concentrated terminal output information has been acquired, the process proceeds to step S33, and the game information generation unit 903 performs predetermined processing on the external concentrated terminal output information determined to have been acquired in step S32. To generate the game information. As described above, in the present embodiment, the external concentrated terminal output information determined to be acquired in step S32 includes the medal insertion number information, the start switch operation information, the medal payout number information, and the BB. Execution information, RB execution information, and RP winning information.

Next, in step S34, the game information storage unit 904 stores the game information generated in step S33 in the flash memory 803.
Next, in step S35, the display control unit 902 instructs the image control processor 802 to display an image according to the content of the external concentrated terminal output information determined to have been acquired in step S32. Based on this instruction, the image control processor 802 generates image data and displays an image based on the generated image data on the liquid crystal display device 701. Note that the process in step S35 may be performed before step S33.

  If it is determined in step S32 that the external concentrated terminal output information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S36, and the display control unit 902 determines whether or not the mode switching button 702 or the call button 703 has been operated. The determination is made based on the information output from the switch circuit 805. If it is determined that the mode switching button 702 or the call button 703 has been operated as a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S37, and the display control unit 902 instructs the image control processor 802 to display an image corresponding to the operated button. To do. Based on this instruction, the image control processor 802 generates image data and displays an image based on the generated image data on the liquid crystal display device 701. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S36 that the mode switching button 702 or the call button 703 has not been operated, step S37 is skipped and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the request information has been acquired, the process proceeds to step S38, where the game information extraction unit 906 communicates with an external communication terminal device using a wireless LAN by operating the communication mode changeover switch 808. Whether or not communication is permitted is determined based on information output from the switch circuit 805.

  If it is determined that communication with an external communication terminal device using a wireless LAN is permitted, the process proceeds to step S39, and the game information extraction unit 906 stores the game stored in the flash memory 803. Extract information. At this time, all of the game information stored in the flash memory 803 may be extracted, or a part thereof may be extracted. When extracting a part of the game information, for example, game information for a predetermined number of games may be extracted.

Further, as described above, in this embodiment, since the game apparatus 2 performs communication using the wireless LAN, in step S38, it is permitted to communicate with an external communication terminal apparatus by communication using the wireless LAN. However, as described above, when the game apparatus can communicate with infrared rays and the transmitter 3 obtains the request information with infrared rays from the game apparatus, In step S38, it may be determined whether or not communication with an external communication terminal device is permitted by communication using infrared rays.
When the game apparatus performs communication using both wireless LAN and infrared, in step S38, for example, the request information is acquired in the communication form specified by the operation of the communication form changeover switch 808. Or not.

When the game information is extracted in step S39, the process proceeds to step S40, and the game information extraction unit 906 outputs the extracted game information to the communication interface 705.
On the other hand, if it is not permitted in step S38 to communicate with an external communication terminal device using a wireless LAN, steps S39 and S40 are skipped and the process returns. In this case, the game information is not transmitted to the game apparatus 2.

  Next, an example of the operation of the microcomputer 160 of the game apparatus 2 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, after the cartridge 200 storing the slot machine analysis program is mounted on the game apparatus 2 and the power switch 140 is turned on, the main screen 1501 shown in FIG. 15A is displayed. The case will be described.

  First, in step S51, the operation content analysis unit 1201 determines which of the simulation mode button 1501a and the analysis mode button 1502b is selected on the main screen 1501 shown in FIG. As described above, when the determination buttons 151a to 151c are operated with the cursor 1501c displayed on the edge of the simulation mode button 1501a, it is determined that the simulation mode button 1501a is selected. On the other hand, when the determination buttons 151a to 151c are operated in a state where the cursor 1501c is displayed on the edge of the analysis mode button 1502b, it is determined that the analysis mode button 1502b is selected.

  If the analysis mode button 1501b is selected as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S72 in FIG. On the other hand, when the simulation mode button 1501a is selected, the process proceeds to step S52, and the display control unit 1206 displays the setting selection screen 1502 as shown in FIG. 15B on the liquid crystal display of the first image display device 110. Display on the panel.

Next, in step S <b> 53, the operation content analysis unit 1201 stands by until a “setting” value is selected. As described above, the value of “setting” is determined by moving the cursor 1502a on the setting selection screen 1502 and operating the decision buttons 151a to 151c after the cursor 1502a is displayed in the display column of the desired “setting”. To be selected.
Next, in step S54, the control unit 1203 outputs the “setting” value selected in step S53 to the winning lottery unit 1202. Then, the combination lottery unit 1202 selects the lottery table 1204 corresponding to the “setting” value output from the control unit 1203.

Next, in step S55, the display control unit 1206 displays an image corresponding to the slot machine 1 before the game is started on the liquid crystal display panels of the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 120.
In step S56, the operation content analysis unit 1201 waits until the start switch 116 is touched with a finger, a touch pen, or the like after the medal insertion switch 112 or the bet switch 118 is touched with a finger, a touch pen, or the like.

  If the start switch 116 is touched after the medal insertion switch 112 or the bet switch 118 is touched, the process advances to step S57, and the hand lottery unit 1202 performs a lottery process for the hand using the lottery table 1204 selected in step S54. .

  In this combination lottery process, the combination lottery unit 1202 acquires a random number and performs a combination lottery process by comparing the acquired random number with the lottery table 1204. As a result of the lottery, if any winning combination is found, the flag information storage unit 1205 is referenced to turn on the winning combination flag corresponding to the winning combination. At this time, information on the lottery result by the combination lottery unit 1202 is sent to the display control unit 1206 and the voice control unit 1214. Upon receiving this information, the display control unit 1206 generates effect image data corresponding to the winning combination and the like, and displays an image based on the generated effect image data on the second image display device 120. In addition, the voice control unit 1214 that has received the lottery result information from the lottery unit 1202 instructs the voice generation device 130 to generate a voice corresponding to the winning combination. Receiving the sound generation instruction, the sound generation device 130 generates a sound signal and generates the generated sound signal as sound from the speakers 130a and 130b.

Next, in step S58, the display control unit 1206 starts variable display of symbol images on the symbol image variable display units 111L, 111C, and 111R.
Next, in step S59, the operation content analysis unit 1201 waits until any one of the stop switches 117L, 117C, and 117R is operated. When any one of the stop switches 117L, 117C, and 117R is operated, the process proceeds to step S60, and the display control unit 1206, based on the result of the combination lottery process performed in step S57, the operated stop switches 117L, The symbol image on the symbol image variable display portion 111L, 111C or 111R corresponding to 117C or 117R is stopped and displayed.

  Next, in step S61, the operation content analysis unit 1201 determines whether all the stop switches 117L, 117C, and 117R are operated and the symbol images in all the symbol image variable display units 111L, 111C, and 111R are stopped and displayed. Determine. As a result of this determination, if the symbol images in all the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R are not stopped and displayed, steps S59 to S61 are repeated until the symbol images are stopped and displayed.

  When the symbol images in all the symbol image variable display portions 111L, 111C, and 111R are stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S62, and the winning determination unit 1207 is arranged on the symbol combination line 122a, 122b, or 122c set as an effective line. Whether or not a prize has been won is determined on the basis of the combination of the symbol images. As a result of the determination, if there is no winning of any combination, the process proceeds to step S71 described later. On the other hand, if there is any winning combination, the process proceeds to step S63, and a winning process corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

In the winning process when the winning combination is a special combination, the game state control unit 1208 performs a process for executing the special game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied from the next game. The display control unit 1206 displays an image according to the processing on the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 120.
In the winning process in the case where the winning combination is a combination other than the special combination, the display control unit 1206 displays images corresponding to the winning combination and the gaming state determined to have won in step S62 as the first image display device 110 and the game state. The image is displayed on the second image display device 120. For example, the display control unit 1206 changes the display of the payout amount display unit 114 based on the number of medals paid out according to the winning combination.

  In this winning process, the voice control unit 1214 receives the winning combination information output from the winning determination unit 1207 and the gaming state information output from the gaming state control unit 1208, and responds to the winning combination and the gaming state. The voice generation device 130 is instructed to generate the voice, and the voice is output from the speakers 130a and 130b.

  Next, in step S64 of FIG. 23-2, the game history storage unit 1209 displays information indicating the number of medals to be paid out in the game, and whether or not a replay (re-game player) has won in the game (presence / absence of RP winning) ), Information indicating whether or not the game is related to a special game (presence or absence of special game), and information indicating what type of special game the game is (special game type) Are used to generate game history information 1301 indicating the simulation results up to the game after the slot machine 1 simulation is started. Here, the game related to the special game means a game won in a special role and a special game based on the special role.

  Next, in step S65, the operation content analysis unit 1201 determines whether there is an operation of the menu selection button 154, for example, and there is an instruction to end the simulation of the slot machine 1. If the result of this determination is that there is no simulation termination instruction, processing returns to step S55 in FIG. On the other hand, if there is an instruction to end the simulation of the slot machine 1, the process proceeds to step S66, and the display control unit 1206 displays an end confirmation screen 1701 as shown in FIG. On the LCD panel.

  Next, in step S67, the operation content analysis unit 1201 operates any of the decision buttons 151a to 151c in a state where the cursor 1701c is operated on the edge of the YES button 1701a on the end confirmation screen 1701 displayed in step S66. Whether or not any of the decision buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1701c is operated at the edge of the NO button 1701b on the end confirmation screen 1701 is determined. As a result of the determination, if any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1701c is operated at the edge of the NO button 1701b on the end confirmation screen 1701, the process returns to step S55 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if any of the decision buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1701c is operated on the edge of the YES button 1701a on the end confirmation screen 1701, the simulation is ended, so that the process proceeds to step S68 and display control is performed. The unit 1206 displays a storage confirmation screen 1702 as shown in FIG. 17B on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110.

  Next, in step S69, the operation content analysis unit 1201 operates any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c in a state where the cursor 1702c is operated on the edge of the YES button 1702a on the save confirmation screen 1702 displayed in step S68. Whether or not any of the decision buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1702c is operated at the edge of the NO button 1702b on the save confirmation screen 1702 is determined.

As a result of this determination, if any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1702c is operated at the edge of the YES button 1702a on the save confirmation screen 1702, the game history information 1301 generated in step S64 is operated. Is stored in the flash memory 211 of the cartridge 200, for example.
On the other hand, if any of the decision buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the cursor 1702c is operated on the edge of the NO button 1702b on the save confirmation screen 1702, the process returns to step S70.
Note that the processes in steps S65 to S70 are not necessarily performed at the timing described above. For example, the operation content analysis unit 1201 constantly monitors the operation of the menu selection button 154, and when there is an operation of the menu selection button 154, interrupts the current processing of the flowchart of FIG. You may make it perform the process from S66.

In step S62 of FIG. 23-1, when no winning combination is found, the process proceeds to step S71 and non-winning processing is executed.
In this non-winning process, the display control unit 1206 displays on the first image display device 110 and the second image display device 120 a predetermined image corresponding to the case where there is no winning combination. In this non-winning process, the voice control unit 1214 instructs the voice generation device 130 to generate a predetermined voice corresponding to the case where no winning combination has been won, and outputs the voice from the speakers 130a and 130b. Let

If it is determined in step S51 of FIG. 23-1 that the analysis mode button 1501b has been selected, the process proceeds to step S72 of FIG. 23-3, and the display control unit 1206 displays the information as shown in FIG. An analysis method selection screen 1801 is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110.
Next, in step S73, the operation content analysis unit 1201 determines whether any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated and the analysis method is determined.

If the result of this determination is that an analysis method has not been determined, processing proceeds to step S89 described below.
On the other hand, if the analysis method is determined, the process proceeds to step S74, where the request information generation unit 1210 generates the request information and outputs it to the communication interface 153.
Next, in step S75, the display control unit 1206 displays a reception standby screen 1901 as shown in FIG. 19A on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110.

Next, in step S76, the game information acquisition unit 1211 determines whether or not the game information has been acquired from the transmitter 3 via the communication interface 153. As a result of the determination, if the game information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S87 described later.
On the other hand, when the game information is acquired, the process proceeds to step S77, and the display control unit 1206 displays an analysis standby screen 1902 as shown in FIG. 19B on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110. indicate.
Next, in step S78, the analysis unit 1212 generates the basic information necessary for analysis by the analysis method determined in step 73, using the game information determined to have been acquired in step S76.

  Next, in step S79, the analysis unit 1212 determines whether it is necessary to compare the actual machine data with the simulated data based on the analysis method determined in step S73. As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined to analyze by the analysis methods (3) and (5), it is determined that it is necessary to compare the actual machine data with the simulated data. On the other hand, when it is determined that the analysis method (1), (2), (4), or (6) is used, it is determined that it is not necessary to compare the actual machine data with the simulated data. .

  As a result of the determination, if it is necessary to compare the actual machine data with the simulated data, the process proceeds to step S80, and the game history extraction unit 1213 extracts the game history information 1301. In the present embodiment, all the game history information 1301 stored in the flash memory 211 of the cartridge 200 is extracted. However, only those designated by the player of the game apparatus 2 may be extracted.

Next, in step S81, the analysis unit 1212 generates the simulated basic information corresponding to the basic information generated in step S78, using the game history information 1301 extracted in step S80.
Next, in step S82, the analysis unit 1212 determines the state of the slot machine 1 in step 73 using the basic information generated in step S78 and the simulated basic information generated in step S81. Analyze with the analysis method.
Specifically, the analysis unit 1212 compares at least one of the basic information with simulated basic information corresponding to the basic information, and selects simulated basic information closest to the basic information. Then, the “setting” value associated with the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the selected simulation basic information is extracted.

Next, in step S83, the display control unit 1206 displays an analysis result display screen 1903 as shown in FIG. 19C according to the analysis result in step S82, on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110. To display.
Next, in step S84, the operation content analysis unit 1201 stands by until there is an instruction to end the display performed in step S83, and returns if there is an instruction. When the process proceeds from step S83 to step S84, the process waits until any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the analysis result display screen 1903 as shown in FIG. 19C is displayed. Return when operated.

If it is determined in step S79 that it is not necessary to compare the actual machine data with the simulated data, the process proceeds to step S85, and the analysis unit 1212 uses the basic information generated in step S78 to generate a slot. The state of the machine 1 is analyzed by the analysis method determined in step S73.
Next, in step S86, the display control unit 1206 displays an analysis result display screen 2001 as shown in FIG. 20 on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110 according to the analysis result in step S82. .
In step S84, the operation content analysis unit 1201 waits until any of the determination buttons 151a to 151c is operated in a state where the analysis result display screen 2001 is displayed, and returns when operated.

  If it is determined in step S76 that the game information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S87, where the game information acquisition unit 1211 receives a predetermined time after the request information is output by the request information generation unit 1210. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S76 to determine again whether or not the game information has been acquired. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S88, where the display control unit 1206 displays an error display on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device 110, and the transmitter 3 via the wireless LAN. Inform that the information cannot be transmitted.

If it is determined in step S73 that the analysis method has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S89, and the operation content analysis unit 1201 determines whether or not the menu selection button 150 provided on the game apparatus 2 has been operated. judge. If the result of this determination is that the menu selection button 150 has not been operated, processing returns to step S73 and it is determined again whether or not an analysis method has been determined. On the other hand, when the menu selection button 150 is operated, the process proceeds to step S90, and the display control unit 1205 changes the display contents of the analysis method selection screens 1302 and 1303 with the contents corresponding to the operated menu selection button 150. Then, the process returns to step S73.
For example, when the menu selection button 150c is operated in a state where the analysis method selection screen 1801 shown in FIG. 18B is displayed, the cursor 1801a is “determined from (2) BOUNUS winning probability and the number of plays”. An image that surrounds is displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game apparatus 2 performs the simulation of the slot machine 1 and stores the game history information 1301 indicating the result of the simulation in the cartridge 200.
On the other hand, the transmitter 3 disposed in the amusement shop acquires a part of the external concentrated terminal output information output from the external concentrated terminal 14 of the slot machine 1 and processes a part of the acquired external concentrated terminal output information. Then, game information is generated and stored.
Thereafter, when a player who has arrived at the game store with the game machine 2 operates the game machine 2 and selects an analysis method of the slot machine 1, the game machine 2 sends request information to the transmitter 3 within the communication range. Send. Then, the transmitter 3 transmits the stored game information to the game device 2. The game machine 2 that has received the game information transmitted from the transmitter 3 uses the received game information to generate basic information necessary for analysis by the analysis method selected by the player.

Then, the analysis method selected by the player determines whether or not it is necessary to compare the result of the actual machine and the result of the simulation. According to the analysis method selected by the player, the “setting” value of the slot machine 1 and a guideline of the number of games until winning the special role next are obtained based on the generated basic information, and the obtained “setting” is obtained. And a guideline of the number of games until the next special combination is won is displayed as the state of the slot machine 1.
On the other hand, when the analysis method selected by the player is a method in which the actual machine data and the simulation result need to be compared, the game machine 2 obtains the simulated basic information corresponding to the generated basic information, It is generated using the game history information 1301 stored in the cartridge 200. Thereafter, the game apparatus 2 compares the generated basic information with the simulated basic information, selects the simulated basic information closest to the basic information, and uses the game history information used when the selected simulated basic information is generated. The “setting” value associated with 1301 is obtained, and the obtained “setting” value is displayed as the state of the slot machine 1.

  Thus, since the game apparatus 2 generates basic information using the game information transmitted from the transmitter 3, information for analyzing the state of the slot machine 1 can be varied. The state of the slot machine 1 can be analyzed using information more suitable for analyzing the state of the slot machine 1. Thereby, the game apparatus 2 can perform a useful analysis for the player to select the slot machine 1 in which the game is played.

In particular, in the present embodiment, basic information indicating a game result in the slot machine 1 is generated, and the generated basic information is compared with simulated basic information corresponding to the basic information. The state of the slot machine can be analyzed more accurately than in the case of comparing the external concentrated terminal output information output from 14.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, various information relating to the special game that gives the player the greatest profit ((d) BIG winning information, (e) REG winning information, (k) BIG winning number information, (l) REG. Number of winning times information, (m) BIG winning probability information, (n) REG winning probability information, (o) BOUNUS winning probability information, (p) BIG rate information, (q) BOUNUS consecutive winning number information, (r) BOUNUS between winning times Since the basic information is the number-of-plays information, (s) minimum BOUNUS-winning-play-number information, (t) maximum-BOUNUS-winning-play-number information, (u) average-BOUNUS-winning-play-number information) It is possible to analyze as accurately as possible whether or not it is easy to shift to a special game that gives the greatest profit to the player.

  In addition, since the result of the game actually performed in the slot machine 1 is compared with the result of the simulation of the slot machine 1, the state of the slot machine 1 is analyzed only from the result of the game actually performed. It is possible to perform a much more accurate analysis than that. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of the state of the slot machine 1 as accurately as possible.

  And since the image based on the analysis result of the analyzed state of the slot machine 1 is displayed on the portable game device 2 that can be carried by the player, it is more than the case where the notification is made from a limited place like a conventional calling lamp. It is possible to inform the player of the state of the slot machine 1 in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, since either the analysis based on the actual machine data or the analysis based on the comparison result between the actual machine data and the simulated data is performed, variations in the method of analyzing the slot machine 1 can be increased. Can be analyzed from various viewpoints, and analysis can be performed in accordance with the type of the slot machine 1. In addition, since the player can choose between the analysis based on the actual machine data and the analysis based on the comparison result between the actual machine data and the simulated data, the slot is selected as much as possible by the player. It becomes possible to analyze the state of the machine 1.
As described above, the player who has the game apparatus 2 can have interest in the slot machine 1 provided in the gaming system 10 shown in FIG. The rate can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the basic information is generated using a part of the external concentrated terminal output information output from the external concentrated terminal 14 of the slot machine 1, so that the existing equipment is changed as much as possible. Without doing so, a more useful analysis that contributes to the selection of gaming machines can be performed.

  The external concentrated terminal output information acquired by the transmitter 3 from the slot machine 1 is not limited to the information described above. For example, when the slot machine executes a so-called chance time (CT), information indicating whether or not the chance time is reached can be used as the external concentrated terminal output information. Here, the chance time (CT) refers to, for example, a predetermined number of games after a special game is executed. If a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol combination line set as an effective line before the predetermined number of games are played, a game that can easily give a profit to the player is executed. Here, a game that can easily give a profit to the player is, for example, a specific game (for example, a game that informs the player of the pushing order of the reels that can win a prize (so-called AT (assist time)), or a special game. Say.

  Further, the method of analyzing the state of the slot machine 1 is not limited to the method described in the above (1) to (6). For example, if the state (for example, setting) of the slot machine 1 is analyzed using the difference number information that is one of the basic information, the state of the gaming machine is determined using a gaming medium directly related to the player's profit as an index. Can be analyzed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, among the 21 types of basic information described above, only the basic information necessary for analysis by the analysis method determined in step S73 can be generated, thereby shortening the processing time. Like that. However, instead of doing this, all of the 21 types of basic information described above are generated in advance, and it is necessary to analyze from the generated basic information using the analysis method determined by the player. Basic information may be extracted and the state of the slot machine 1 may be analyzed using the extracted basic information.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, one transmitter 3 is provided for one slot machine, but one transmission is made for a plurality of slot machines 1. A machine 3 may be provided. In this case, the transmitter 3 determines which slot machine the external concentrated terminal output information is from, for example, using the slot machine identification information included in the external concentrated terminal output information. . Then, after processing the external concentrated terminal output information to generate game information, the game information is stored for each slot machine. In the above case, it is preferable to provide one transmitter 3 for a plurality of slot machines 1 of the same type, and they are installed in the same row (same island) in the game store. It is more preferable to provide one transmitter 3 for a plurality of slot machines 1 of the same type.

  Further, as described above, the game apparatus 2 may perform communication using infrared rays. In this case, the game apparatus 2 is provided with an infrared port instead of or in addition to the communication interface 153 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. In addition, when the game apparatus 2 can perform communication using both the wireless LAN and the infrared, for example, the player determines whether the communication is performed using the wireless LAN or the infrared. The determination is made based on the operation, and communication is performed in the determined communication mode.

Furthermore, if the communication terminal device that communicates with the transmitter 3 includes the function of the microcomputer 160 shown in FIG. 12 and hardware for realizing the function of the microcomputer 160, the game terminal 2 is used. It does not have to be. For example, a mobile phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance) may be used. Further, the communication terminal device preferably has a size and weight that can be easily carried to the game store by the player (that is, a device that can be carried by the player is preferable).
In addition, the gaming machine is not limited to the slot machine 1. For example, instead of the slot machine 1, a pachinko machine may be arranged in the gaming system as a gaming machine.

The analysis method described in the present embodiment is an example, and the state of the slot machine 1 may be analyzed by another method.
As an analysis method for comparing actual machine data with simulated data, for example, the following method may be used.

(7) Judgment by comparing BOUNUS winning probability information and number-of-plays information (o) Denominator when the numerator of the value (special role winning probability) indicated by (o) BOUNUS winning probability information is “1” A value obtained by subtracting a value (the number of games from the next game after the last special game has ended) from the value is obtained for each of the basic information and the simulated basic information.

  Then, the obtained values are compared, and the simulated basic information (the BOUNUS winning probability information and the number-of-plays information) that is the source of the value closest to the value obtained from the basic information is selected. Then, two “setting” values associated with the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the selected simulated basic information (the BOUNUS winning probability information and the number-of-plays information) are extracted. If the two extracted “setting” values are the same, the extracted “setting” value is output to the display control unit 1206 as the state of the slot machine 1. On the other hand, if the two extracted “setting” values are different, the game history information 1301 associated with the two extracted “setting” values is selected. Then, the “setting” value associated with the selected game history information 1301 is output to the display control unit 1206 as the state of the slot machine 1.

  Note that the method of determining the “setting” value output to the display control unit 1206 when the two extracted “setting” values are different is not limited to that described above. For example, the game history information 1301 associated with the two extracted “setting” values is selected by selecting the game number that is closer to the number of games in the game information that is the basis of the basic information. The value of “setting” associated with the game history information 1301 may be output to the display control unit 1206 as the state of the slot machine 1. Further, when the two extracted “settings” are different, an error display instruction may be output to the display control unit 1206.

  In addition to the “setting” value, in addition to the “(2) BOUNUS winning probability information and the number-of-plays information” method described above, in addition to the “setting” value, a guideline of the number of games until the next winning of a special role is provided. You may make it output to the display control part 1206. FIG.

(8) Judging by comparing BIG rate information The value indicated by the (p) BIG rate information described above is obtained for each of the basic information and the simulated basic information. Then, the obtained basic information is compared with the simulated basic information, and a “setting” value associated with the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the simulated basic information closest to the basic information is extracted and extracted. The set value is output to the display control unit 1206 as the state of the slot machine 1.

  Similar to “(4) Judgment from BIG rate information” described above, REG information indicating the number of regular bonus (RB) wins with respect to the number of wins for special roles is obtained, and the BIG rate information is obtained using this REG information. It is also possible to make the same judgment as when using.

(9) Judgment by comparing the number of plays between BOUNUS wins Based on the value indicated by the above-mentioned (r) number of plays between BOUNUS wins, information reflecting the winning wave of the special role is the basic information and the simulated basics. Ask for each piece of information. Then, the obtained basic information is compared with the simulated basic information, and a “setting” value associated with the game history information 1301 that is the basis of the simulated basic information closest to the basic information is extracted and extracted. The set value is output to the display control unit 1206 as the state of the slot machine 1. The information reflecting the wave of winning the special role can be obtained by using a table, for example. More specifically, when the value indicated by (r) BOUNUS winning number-of-plays information is obtained, the wave of winning a special role that is registered in the table in association with the obtained value is reflected. It can be obtained by extracting information.

On the other hand, as an analysis method for performing analysis based on actual machine data without using simulated data, for example, the following method may be used.
(10) Judgment from BOUNUS consecutive winning number information When there are a plurality of values (the number of consecutive winnings of the special role within a predetermined number of games) indicated by the above-mentioned (q) BOUNUS consecutive winning number information, these plural values And the setting of the slot machine 1 is obtained based on the obtained average value. The setting of the slot machine 1 can be obtained by using a table, for example. More specifically, when the average value of the values indicated by the (q) BOUNUS continuous winning number information is obtained, the setting value registered in the table in association with the value closest to the obtained value is obtained. It can be determined by taking it out.

Depending on the model of the slot machine 1, the probability that the special combination will continue to be won within a predetermined number of games may vary depending on the setting. In the case of such a model, the setting of the slot machine 1 can be analyzed based on the average value of the number of continuous winnings of special roles. For example, the higher the setting, the higher the probability that the special role will continue to be won within a predetermined number of games. It can be determined that there is a high possibility of setting.
Further, the state of the slot machine 1 may be analyzed by combining the analysis methods (1) to (10) described above.

  In the hall computer 4, as described above, the slot machines 1a to 1n are installed based on the external concentrated terminal output information output from the external concentrated terminals 14 provided in the slot machines 1a to 1n. A computer for managing an amusement store. An example of the system configuration of such a hall computer 4 is as shown in FIG.

  24, the hall computer 4 includes a CPU 1101, a ROM 1102, a RAM 1103, a keyboard controller (KBC) 1105 of a keyboard (KB) 1104, and a CRT controller (CRTC) 1107 of a CRT display (CRT) 1106 as a display unit. And a controller (DKC) 1110 of the hard disk (HD) 1108 and recording medium (MC) 5000 and a network interface controller (NIC) 1112 for connection to the network 4000 can communicate with each other via the system bus 1113. Connected configuration.

The CPU 1101 comprehensively controls each component connected to the system bus 1103 by executing software stored in the ROM 1102 or the HD 1108.
That is, the CPU 1101 reads out and executes a processing program and data according to a predetermined processing sequence from the ROM 1102, the HD 1108, or the recording medium (MC) 5000, thereby performing control for realizing an operation described later.

The RAM 1103 functions as a main memory or work area for the CPU 1101.
The KBC 1105 controls an instruction input from the KB 1104, a pointing device (not shown), or the like.

The CRTC 1107 controls the display of the CRT 1106.
The DKC 1110 controls access to the HD 1108 storing a boot program, various applications, editing files, user files, a predetermined processing program for executing a network management program, and the recording medium (MC) 5000.
The NIC 1112 exchanges data with a device or system on the network 4000 bidirectionally.

  The embodiment of the present invention can be realized by a computer executing a program. Examples of means for supplying the program to the computer include a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM on which the program is recorded and a transmission medium such as the Internet for transmitting the program.

  In addition, the above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation in carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical idea or the main features thereof.

It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a structure of a game system. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of the appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the slot machine according to the embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a main control board. It is the figure which showed embodiment of this invention and showed an example of the winning area | region and non-winning area | region in a lottery table. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a sub control board. It is a front view which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the external appearance of a transmitter. It is a block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a transmitter. It is a functional block diagram which shows an embodiment of the present invention and shows an example of a functional configuration of a microcomputer provided in a transmitter. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the external appearance of a game device. It is a block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a game device. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a microcomputer provided in the game device according to the embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the content of the game history information notionally. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the relationship between the total value of medal difference number of sheets, and the number of games. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device before the slot machine simulation according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a liquid crystal display panel of a first image display device and a second image display device when a slot machine simulation is executed according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device when the simulation of the slot machine 1 is finished. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a first example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device when analyzing the state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device when analyzing the state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a third example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display panel of the first image display device when analyzing the state of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the main control board of the slot machine according to the embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. Fig. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the embodiment of the present invention and continuing from Fig. 21-2. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates an example of operation | movement of the microcomputer of a transmitter. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates an example of operation | movement of the microcomputer of a game device. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the system configuration | structure of the computer for halls.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Game device 3 Transmitter 4 Hall computer 14 External concentration terminal 31 Reel group 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch group 50 Main control board 93 Hopper device 101 Role lottery part 102 Lottery table 103 Control part 107 Winning judgment part 108 Game Status control unit 109 Payout control unit 110 First image display device 120 Second image display device 153 Communication interface 160 Microcomputer 200 Card ridge 704 Infrared port 705 Communication interface 801 Microcomputer 803 Flash memory 1201 Operation content analysis unit 1202 Role lottery unit 1203 Control unit 1204 Lottery table 1205 Flag information storage unit 1206 Display control unit 1207 Winning determination unit 1209 Game history storage unit 1210 Request information generation unit 1211 Game information acquisition unit 212 analysis unit 1213 game history extraction unit

Claims (4)

Event information acquisition means for acquiring event information indicating an event that has occurred in the gaming machine;
Using the event information acquired by the event information acquisition means, basic information generation means for generating basic information about the game played in the gaming machine;
Information corresponding to basic information generated by the basic information generating means, and generating simulated basic information obtained by simulating the gaming machine;
Determining means for determining whether to compare the basic information and the simulated basic information based on an operation by a user;
Analyzing means for analyzing the state of the gaming machine using the basic information generated by the basic information generating means;
Informing means for informing information based on the state of the gaming machine analyzed by the analyzing means,
The analyzing means generates the basic information generated by the basic information generating means and the simulated basic information generating means when the determining means determines to compare the basic information with the simulated basic information. Is compared with the simulated basic information, and the state of the gaming machine is analyzed based on the comparison result,
When it is determined by the determining means that the basic information and the simulated basic information are not compared, the state of the gaming machine is analyzed based on the basic information generated by the basic information generating means. A portable communication terminal device.   2. The portable communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the event information acquisition unit acquires the event information by infrared communication or communication via a wireless network.   The analyzing means extracts the simulated basic information closest to the basic information generated by the basic information generating means from the simulated basic information acquired by the simulated basic information acquiring means, and the extracted simulated basic information is obtained. The portable communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the state of the gaming machine is analyzed based on the contents of the simulation.   The informing means is based on information based on the state of the gaming machine analyzed by the analyzing means and a simulation result when simulated basic information closest to the basic information generated by the basic information generating means is obtained. Information is displayed on a display apparatus, The portable communication terminal device of any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned.

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