JP2010172734A - Pinball game machine and game analyzing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide game information generated in a game to a player in an analyzable format, in a pinball game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A pinball game machine 10 is provided with: an information generation means 34 generating game information such as information related to operations of a symbol display device 11 and information related to generations of a big winning; and an information output means 28 which can mount an information recording medium 70 and outputs the game information to the information recording medium 70. The game information recorded in the information recording medium 70 is read out by a game analyzing device in which the information recording medium 70 is mounted, and is totalized and analyzed to be analyzed information. The analyzed information is visually displayed in a display means of the game analyzing device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine capable of recording game information generated during a game on an information recording medium, and a game analysis apparatus capable of analyzing this game information.

Some ball game machines have a symbol display device. This symbol display device usually starts changing when a game ball wins a specific starting port, and displays symbols predetermined by lottery. Then, when a specific jackpot symbol is displayed, a “hit game” is generated, for example, when the big prize opening is opened for a certain period of time.
Currently, game data relating to the operation of the symbol display device as described above and the occurrence of jackpot games in a ball game machine is input to a management computer of the game hall. This game data is used by the game hall manager for purposes such as sales analysis. In addition, there is a device that provides game data by installing a player data providing machine in the game hall. In addition, there is a mobile terminal that can take in game data by connecting a mobile terminal owned by the player to the player data provider.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-005417 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-137416 JP 09-140898 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 07-080145 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-24168

In the data provider as described above, the types of data provided are limited. For example, in a ball game machine equipped with a symbol display device that mimics the spinning device of a slot machine, the number of operations of the symbol display device, the number of jackpots that occur when a predetermined symbol is displayed as a result, etc. is there. Such information is usually past information before the player starts playing, and the above-mentioned information generated during the increase or decrease of the ball while the player is actually playing the game. Such detailed information is not provided.
Therefore, among the present inventions, the first invention relates to the analysis of the player's analysis on the operation of the symbol display device and the occurrence of the jackpot game while the player is actually playing the game in the ball game machine. It is intended to be able to provide for this purpose. It is another object of the present invention to provide a player with information that can be used as a reference for game analysis.

  It is another object of the second invention to provide a game analysis apparatus capable of analyzing data relating to the operation of the symbol display device and the occurrence of a jackpot game while the player is actually playing a game with a ball game machine. And It is another object of the present invention to display information that can be used as a reference for game analysis.

(Ball game machine)
(First invention)
In view of the above problems, the first invention of the present invention is a ball game machine 10 capable of recording predetermined game information on the information recording medium 70,
(A) A symbol display device 11 for variably displaying symbols,
(B) When the symbol display device 11 operates, an operation transmitting means 31 for transmitting an operation signal;
(C) A jackpot transmission means 32 for transmitting a jackpot start signal relating to the start of a jackpot game generated by displaying a predetermined jackpot symbol on the symbol display device 11 and a jackpot end signal relating to the end of the jackpot game. ,
(D) As game information,
(A) operation information generated by receiving the operation signal;
(B) jackpot start information generated by receiving the jackpot start signal, and (c) information generating means 34 for generating jackpot end information generated by receiving the jackpot end signal, and (e) the information recording medium 70 The information generating means 34 is provided with information output means 28 for outputting each game information generated by the information generating means 34 in the order of its generation and recording it on the information recording medium 70, and
When the information recording medium 70 is mounted on the ball game machine 10, the information output means 28 first outputs the machine information and clock information related to the ball game machine 10 and records them on the information recording medium 70, and then Each game information generated by the information generation means 34 is output simultaneously with the generation and recorded on the information recording medium 70.

“Game information” refers to various information relating to a game that occurs during a game on the ball game machine 10.
“Information recording medium” refers to a medium capable of recording game information in a non-volatile manner, regardless of its recording method or form. For example, an electrical recording medium such as a flash memory or a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk can be used as the information recording medium 70. The information recording medium 70 not only refers to a medium for storing game information itself, but also includes a memory corresponding to the information recording medium 70, such as a portable gaming device, and the information recording medium. Including those equipped with a control unit for 70.

The “symbol display device” refers to a device capable of variably displaying symbols on a liquid crystal screen, a cathode ray tube, a dot matrix, or the like. Usually, there are many things that display three-digit symbols simulating a reel of a slot machine.
The “operation transmitting means” refers to means for generating an “operation signal” when the symbol display device 11 is operated. For example, when the CPU that controls the ball game machine 10 recognizes the winning at the winning opening related to the start of the symbol display device 11, the CPU executes the predetermined program to activate the symbol display device 11. A command is to be issued, and this command can be used as the operation signal. That is, in this case, the CPU functions as the operation transmission means 31 by executing a predetermined control program.

“Big jackpot symbol” refers to a symbol related to occurrence of a jackpot game among symbols displayed on the symbol display device 11. As described above, the symbol display device 11 is often formed so as to variably display a three-digit symbol including a number. In this case, however, in general, a combination consisting of the same symbol in all three digits. Is the jackpot symbol.
The “hit jacking means” means a means for sending a “hit jacking start signal” at the start of the jackpot game and sending a “hit jacking end signal” at the end of the jackpot game. For example, when the CPU that controls the ball game machine 10 recognizes a winning at the start port 14, it executes a predetermined program to acquire a random number. When the random number is a predetermined value, the CPU issues a command to open a big winning opening that is normally closed, for example, regarding the start of the jackpot game. Can be the jackpot start signal.

During the jackpot game, the symbol display device 11 usually displays a special image different from the normal one. On the other hand, the jackpot game is to be ended according to a predetermined condition. At this time, the CPU issues a command for stopping the display of the special image to the symbol display device 11, and this command can be used as the jackpot end signal.
That is, in the above case, the CPU functions as the jackpot transmission means 32 by executing a predetermined control program.
“Operation information” refers to information indicating that the symbol display device 11 has been operated among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.

“Big jackpot start information” refers to information indicating that a jackpot game has occurred in the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
“Big jackpot end information” refers to information indicating that the jackpot game has ended among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
"Information generating means" generates the operation information by receiving the operation signal, generates the jackpot start information by receiving the jackpot start signal, and receives the jackpot end signal Means for generating the jackpot end information. For example, the CPU that controls the game in the ball game machine 10 can be caused to function as the information generating means 34 by causing a part of a predetermined control program to be executed.

The information recording medium 70 is attached to the “information output means”. Therefore, intervening physical connection means, for example, a socket or the like according to the shape of the information recording medium 70 is provided.
The information output means 28 outputs the operation information, jackpot start information and jackpot end information to the information recording medium 70 in the order of generation. That is, the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70 follows the order generated in the information generating means 34.
For example, if the jackpot symbol is displayed by the 50th operation of the symbol display device 11, the operation information is recorded 50 times on the information recording medium 70, and then the jackpot start information is recorded once.

That is, each type of game information is recorded one-dimensionally on the information recording medium 70. Here, “one-dimensional” does not require that the information is actually arranged one-dimensionally in the information recording medium 70, and the order in which game information is recorded can be reproduced. It would be enough. Then, for example, by using the game analysis device 40 that can acquire the one-dimensional game information in the order of recording and can accumulate the number of each type of game information, It is possible to analyze the number of operations of the display device 11 and the number of occurrences of jackpot games.
These game information are recorded in the order of occurrence. Therefore, from these game information, by using the game analysis device 40 as described above, the number of operations of the symbol display device 11 required until the first jackpot game is generated, and after the jackpot game is finished, It is also possible to analyze the number of operations of the symbol display device 11 required until the big hit game is generated.

“Airframe information” refers to information such as identification information of the ball game machine 10 such as a model name and a manufacturer name.
Then, when the information recording medium 70 is loaded, the information output means 28 outputs this machine information first, and then outputs each of the game information, which can contribute to the reference of the game information analysis. it can.
“Clock information” refers to information about time such as date and time, for example.
Then, when the information recording medium 70 is loaded, the information output means 28 first outputs the date and time as clock information, and then outputs each game information for reference of game information analysis. Can contribute. It is also possible to output each game information in association with the clock information, thereby making analysis easier.

In addition, the above invention
(F) Specific transmission means for outputting a specific start signal related to the start of a specific game generated by displaying a specific symbol on the symbol display device 11 and a specific end signal related to the end of the specific game The game information generated by the information generating means 34 includes
(D) Specific start information generated by receiving the specific start signal, and (e) Specific end information generated by receiving the specific end signal may be included.
The “specific game” refers to a game that is generated under a predetermined condition that is different from the jackpot game and has a favorable situation for the player. This specific game includes, for example, a so-called probability variation game. When a special symbol (usually “777” or the like) of the jackpot symbol is displayed, this probability variation game is usually generated after the jackpot game with this symbol is finished. During this probability-changing game, for example, the probability that the jackpot symbols will be increased increases by changing the lottery table to which the acquired random numbers are referenced. In addition, the original lottery table is returned according to a predetermined condition. In other words, the specific game clearly has its start time and end time.

“Specific transmission means” refers to means for transmitting a “specific start signal” at the start of the specific game and transmitting a “specific end signal” at the end of the specific game. For example, when the CPU that controls the ball game machine 10 recognizes a winning at the start port 14, it executes a predetermined program to acquire a random number. When the random number is a predetermined value, the CPU issues a command to display a special symbol of the jackpot symbol on the symbol display device 11, but the command is Specific start signal.
In addition, when the probability variation game is generated as a specific game, the probability variation game is terminated by returning to the original lottery table according to a predetermined condition. At this time, the CPU issues a command for returning the lottery table to the original state, and this command can be used as the specific end signal.

That is, in the above case, the CPU functions as a specific transmission unit by executing a predetermined control program.
“Specific start information” refers to information indicating that a specific game has started among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
The “specific end information” refers to information indicating that the specific game has ended among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
In the case described above, the information generating unit 34 recognizes the specific start signal and the specific end signal in addition to the operation information and the jackpot start information and the jackpot end information, and game information corresponding to each of them. Specific start information and specific end information are generated.

The information output means 28 outputs the game information to the information recording medium 70 in the order of generation.
For example, if a special symbol out of the jackpot symbols is displayed in the 50th operation of the symbol display device 11, after the operation information is recorded 50 times on the information recording medium 70, the jackpot start information is recorded once. Further, the specific start information is recorded once.
Therefore, from the operation information and jackpot start information recorded between the specific start information and the specific end information, for example, by using the game analysis device 40 as described above, the number of operations during the specific game, the jackpot game It is possible to analyze the number of times.

In addition, the above invention
(G) Prize opening 15,
(H) a winning detection means 26 for transmitting a winning signal by passing a winning ball to the winning opening 15;
(I) The out mouth 13 and (nu) The game information generated by the information generating means 34 includes the out detecting means 25 that transmits an out signal by passing the out ball to the out mouth 13.
(F) Winning information generated by receiving the winning signal, and (g) Out information generated by receiving the out signal may be included.

The “winning hole” is a ball opening provided in the game board of the ball game machine 10 and a prize ball is paid out by entering the ball.
The “winning detection means” means means for detecting the passage of a game ball, such as an optical sensor, provided in the passage of the game ball that has won the winning opening 15. Then, when the winning detection means 26 detects the passage of the game ball, it sends a signal to that effect to the CPU that controls the ball game machine 10, for example, and this signal can be used as the “winning signal”. .
The “out port” refers to a discharge port at the lower end of the board surface through which game balls that could not enter any of the winning ports 15 are discharged.

“Out detection means” refers to means for detecting the passage of a game ball, such as an optical sensor, provided in a passage that is discharged from the out port 13. Then, when the out detection means 25 detects the passage of the game ball, it sends a signal to that effect to, for example, the CPU that controls the ball game machine 10, and this signal can be used as the “out signal”. .
“Winning information” refers to information indicating that a winning is made at the winning opening 15 among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
“Out information” refers to game information recorded on the information recording medium 70 that indicates that a ball has entered the out mouth 13.

In the case described above, the information generating means 34 recognizes the winning signal and the out signal in addition to the operation information and the jackpot start information and the jackpot end information, and game information corresponding to each of them. The winning information and the out information are generated.
Then, the information output means 28 outputs the game information to the information recording medium 70 in the order of generation.
Here, by using the game analysis device 40 as described above, it is possible to analyze the total number of game balls that the player has shot from the winning information and out information. It is also possible to analyze the total number of prize balls obtained by the player from the winning information.

Further, it is possible to analyze the number of winning balls during the jackpot game from the winning information recorded between the jackpot start information and the jackpot end information by using the game analysis device 40 as described above, for example. Become.
Further, the game information is recorded in the order of occurrence as described above. Therefore, by using the game analysis device 40 as described above, it is possible to analyze the increase / decrease of the ball in time series from these game information. Here, “time series” means not only an absolute time series according to the time of occurrence of game information but also a relative time series according to the order of occurrence of game information.

In addition, the above invention
(G) Prize opening 15,
(H) a winning detection means 26 for transmitting a winning signal by passing a winning ball to the winning opening 15;
(Li) Out port 13 and (nu) Out detection means 25 for transmitting an out signal by passing an out ball to the out port 13
With
The game information generated by the information generating means 34 includes
(F) Winning information generated by receiving the winning signal, and (g) Out information generated by receiving the out signal may be included.

The “winning entrance” is a entrance opening provided in the game board of the ball game machine 10 as described above, and a prize ball is paid out by entering the entrance.
The “winning detection means” means a means for detecting the passage of a game ball, such as an optical sensor, provided in the passageway of the game ball that has won the winning opening 15 as described above. Then, when the winning detection means 26 detects the passage of the game ball, it sends a signal to that effect to the CPU that controls the ball game machine 10, for example, and this signal can be used as the “winning signal”. .
The “out port” is a discharge port at the lower end of the board surface through which game balls that could not enter any of the winning ports 15 are discharged, as described above.

The “out detection means” means a means for detecting the passage of a game ball, such as an optical sensor, provided in the passageway discharged from the out port 13 as described above. Then, when the out detection means 25 detects the passage of the game ball, it sends a signal to that effect to, for example, the CPU that controls the ball game machine 10, and this signal can be used as the “out signal”. .
The “winning information” refers to information indicating that a winning is made at the winning opening 15 among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70 as described above.
The “out information” refers to the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70, as described above, indicating that the player has entered the out mouth 13.

In addition, in the case described above, the information generation unit 34 recognizes the winning signal and the out signal in addition to the operation information, the jackpot start information, the jackpot end information, the specific start information and the specific end information. The winning information and the out information which are game information corresponding to each of them are generated.
Then, the information output means 28 outputs the game information to the information recording medium 70 in the order of generation.
Here, by using the game analysis device 40 as described above, it is possible to analyze the total number of game balls that the player has shot from the winning information and out information. It is also possible to analyze the total number of prize balls obtained by the player from the winning information.

Further, it is possible to analyze the number of winning balls during the jackpot game from the winning information recorded between the jackpot start information and the jackpot end information by using the game analysis device 40 as described above, for example. Become. Similarly, it is possible to analyze the number of winning balls during a specific game from winning information recorded between the specific start information and the specific end information.
Further, the game information is recorded in the order of occurrence as described above. Therefore, by using the game analysis device 40 as described above, it is possible to analyze the increase / decrease of the ball in time series from these game information. Here, “time series” means not only an absolute time series according to the time of occurrence of game information but also a relative time series according to the order of occurrence of game information.

Further, in the present invention, a plurality of types of winning holes 15 with different payout balls are provided as the winning holes 15, and the winning detection means 26 is provided for each of the winning holes 15 with different payout balls, and A winning signal corresponding to each payout ball number may be transmitted, and the information generating means 34 may generate winning information corresponding to the received winning signal.
That is, in the ball ball game machine 10 as described above, the number of prize balls is different for each prize opening 15. For example, in the grand prize opening 16 that is opened only during the jackpot game, the number of prize balls is 15, and the other prize holes 15 are 5 balls. Then, the winning detection means 26 transmits different winning signals according to these, and the information generating means 34 that has received them generates different winning information according to these, and the information output means 28 outputs this to the information recording medium. It is supposed to be output to 70.

(Game analysis device)
(Second invention)
The second invention is a game analysis apparatus 40 capable of analyzing predetermined game information related to the ball game machine 10 recorded in the information recording medium 70,
(1) Display means 41,
(2) When mounted on the ball game machine 10, first, the body information and clock information related to the ball game machine are recorded, and then
As game information,
(A) Operation information related to the operation of the symbol display device 11 of the ball game machine 10;
(B) The jackpot start information related to the start of the jackpot game in the ball game machine 10, and (c) the jackpot end information related to the end of the jackpot game is recorded in the order in which each game information is generated. And information acquisition means 50 for acquiring these game information in the recording order,
(3) Operation recording means 52 for accumulating the operation information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 and storing it as the number of operations.
(4) A jackpot recording means 54 for accumulating the jackpot start information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 and storing it as the number of jackpots;
(5) Of the above game information, the operation information from the first game information to the first jackpot start information and from one jackpot end information to the next jackpot start information is accumulated, and required for each jackpot game. Required number recording means 53 for storing the number of times, and (6) As analysis information,
(A) The number of operations acquired from the operation recording means 52,
(B) a jackpot number acquired from the jackpot recording means 54; and (C) a display control means 42 for causing the display means 41 to display each required number of times acquired from the required number of times recording means 53. .

“Game information” refers to various information relating to a game that occurs during a game on the ball game machine 10.
“Game analysis device” refers to a device capable of analyzing the game information. For example, a portable game machine equipped with a CPU for executing a program recorded in the ROM can function as the game analysis device 40.
“Information recording medium” refers to a medium capable of recording game information in a non-volatile manner, regardless of its recording method or form. For example, an electrical recording medium such as a flash memory or a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk can be used as the information recording medium 70. The information recording medium 70 not only refers to a medium for storing game information itself, but also includes a memory corresponding to the information recording medium 70, such as a portable gaming device, and the information recording medium. Including those equipped with a control unit for 70.

“Display means” refers to a device capable of displaying images, characters, and the like on a screen such as a liquid crystal, a cathode ray tube, or a dot matrix.
“Operation information” refers to information indicating that the symbol display device 11 has been operated among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
“Big jackpot start information” refers to information indicating that a jackpot game has occurred in the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
“Big jackpot end information” refers to information indicating that the jackpot game has ended among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.

“Information acquisition means” means means for acquiring game information recorded in the information recording medium 70 in the order of recording. Here, “recording order” does not mean simply according to the order of addresses, but according to the order actually recorded on the information recording medium 70. The information acquisition medium 50 is loaded with the information recording medium 70. Therefore, intervening physical connection means, for example, a socket or the like according to the shape of the information recording medium 70 is provided. The information acquisition means 50 is provided with means (for example, a reading CPU) for acquiring each game information from the information recording medium 70 via the physical connection means.
“Operation recording means” means means for accumulating the stored game information as “operation count” as analysis information when the acquired game information is operation information. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.

“Big jackpot recording means” means means for accumulating the stored game information as “hit count” as analysis information when the acquired game information is jackpot start information. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.
The “required number of times recording means” is a cumulative total of operation information recorded from the first game information to the first jackpot start information and from one jackpot end information to the next jackpot start information. This means means for storing this as “required number of times” which is analysis information. That is, the required number of times refers to the number of operations required until a big hit game is generated. Further, when there are a plurality of jackpot games during the game, the required number of times for the occurrence of the jackpot game is accumulated. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.

“Display control means” refers to means for acquiring each analysis information from each recording means and displaying it on the display means 41. For example, the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40 can play this role.
That is, the number of operations of the symbol display device 11 is represented by analysis of the operation information, and the number of occurrences of jackpot games is represented by analysis of the jackpot start information. Further, by analyzing these pieces of game information together, it is possible to analyze the number of operations required until the big hit game is generated.
Furthermore, by displaying the analysis information obtained by analyzing these game information on the display means 41, it is possible to make the player visually recognize these analysis information.

“Airframe information” refers to information such as identification information of the ball game machine 10 such as a model name and a manufacturer name.
The display control means 42 can cause the display means 41 to display this machine information in addition to the analysis information. As a result, this machine information can be used as reference data for game analysis.
“Clock information” refers to information related to time such as date and time, for example.
The display control means 42 can cause the display means 41 to display this clock information in addition to the analysis information. Thus, this clock information can be used as reference data for game analysis.

In the above invention, the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 includes
(D) includes specific start information related to the start of a specific game in the ball game machine 10, and (e) specific end information related to the end of the specific game,
(7) Specific number recording means for accumulating the specific start information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 and storing it as a specific number of times, and (8) Among the game information, from one specific start information to the next specific end The operation information up to the information is accumulated and provided with specific operation recording means for storing the specific operation count for each specific game, and the analysis information displayed by the display control means 42 includes:
(D) The specific number of times acquired from the specific number of times recording means, and (E) each specific number of times of operation acquired from the specific action recording means may be included.

  The “specific game” is a game that occurs under a predetermined condition, and in addition to the jackpot game, a situation that is advantageous to the player has occurred. This specific game includes, for example, a so-called probability variation game. When a special symbol (usually “777” or the like) of the jackpot symbol is displayed, this probability variation game is usually generated after the jackpot game with this symbol is finished. During this probability-changing game, for example, the probability that the jackpot symbols are aligned will increase as the lottery table to which the acquired random number is referenced changes. In addition, the original lottery table is returned according to a predetermined condition. In other words, the “specific game” clearly has its start point and end point.

“Specific start information” refers to information indicating that a specific game has started among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
The “specific end information” refers to information indicating that the specific game has ended among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
“Specific number of times recording means” means means for accumulating the stored game information as “specific number of times” as analysis information when the acquired game information is specific start information. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.

“Specific operation recording means” refers to means for accumulating the operation information recorded between the specific start information and the specific end information, and storing this as “specific operation count” as analysis information. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40. In addition, when the specific number of times is two times or more, it is possible to accumulate each time of each special game and store each of them.
Display control means 42, as analysis information, in addition to the number of operations, jackpot number, and each required number of times, the specific number of times acquired from the specific number of times recording means, and the specific number of times of operation acquired from the specific operation recording means, It is displayed on the display means 41.

As described above, it is possible to analyze the game information related to the occurrence of the specific game and the operation of the symbol display device 11 during the specific game, and to allow the player to visually recognize the analysis information obtained by analyzing the game information. It becomes possible.
In the above invention, the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 includes
(F) includes winning information relating to the passing of the winning ball to the winning opening 15 of the ball game machine 10, and (g) out information relating to the passing of the out ball to the out port 13 of the ball gaming machine 10,
(9) Bullet recording means 51 for accumulating winning information and out information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 and storing it as the number of bullets;
(10) When the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 is winning information, the predetermined number of payout balls for the winning opening 15 is accumulated, and the winning ball recording means 56 for storing this as the number of winning balls (11) Of the above-mentioned game information, the number of prize balls from one jackpot start information to the next jackpot end information is accumulated and stored as a jackpot prize ball number for each jackpot game. The analysis information displayed by the display control means 42 includes:
(F) the number of bullets acquired from the bullet recording means 51,
(G) The number of winning balls acquired from the winning ball recording means 56, and (H) the number of winning balls each of which is acquired from the jackpot winning ball recording means 58 may be included.

“Winning information” refers to information indicating that a winning is made at the winning opening 15 among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70.
“Out information” refers to game information recorded on the information recording medium 70 that indicates that a ball has entered the out mouth 13.
“Bullet recording means” means means for accumulating the stored game information as “number of bullets” as analysis information when the acquired game information is winning information or out information. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.

“Prize ball recording means” means that when the acquired game information is winning information, the predetermined number of payout balls related to the winning opening 15 is accumulated, and this is used as analysis information “number of winning balls”. Means to store. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.
The “bonus winning ball recording means” is the analysis information obtained by accumulating a predetermined number of payout balls related to the winning port 15 for winning information recorded between the jackpot start information and the jackpot end information. This means means for storing as “successful winning balls”. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40. When the number of jackpots is two or more, it is possible to accumulate each time of the jackpot game and store each of them.

The display control means 42, as analysis information, in addition to the number of actuations, the number of jackpots, and each required number of times, the number of bullets acquired from the bullet recording means 51, the number of prize balls acquired from the prize ball recording means 56, and Then, the number of each big hit winning ball acquired from the big hit winning ball recording means 58 is displayed on the display means 41.
As described above, it becomes possible to analyze the game information regarding the winning ball and the out ball, and the analysis information regarding the number of bullets and the number of winning balls obtained by the analysis of the gaming information and the number of winning balls during the jackpot game is obtained by the player. Can be visually recognized.
Further, these pieces of game information are recorded in the order of occurrence. Therefore, it is also possible to analyze the increase or decrease of the player's ball in time series from these game information. For example, when displaying on the display means 41, it is also possible to perform predetermined image processing on each analysis information and display the increase or decrease of the ball as a graph. Here, “time series” does not mean only an absolute time series according to the time at which a specific event occurs, but also a relative time series according to the order of occurrence of a specific event. Is included.

In the above invention, the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 includes
(F) includes winning information relating to the passing of the winning ball to the winning opening 15 of the ball game machine 10, and (g) out information relating to the passing of the out ball to the out port 13 of the ball gaming machine 10,
(9) Bullet recording means 51 for accumulating winning information and out information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 and storing it as the number of bullets;
(10) When the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 is winning information, the predetermined number of payout balls for the winning opening 15 is accumulated, and the winning ball recording means 56 for storing this as the number of winning balls ,
(11) A jackpot prize ball recording means 58 for accumulating the number of prize balls from one jackpot start information to the next jackpot end information among the game information and storing the number as a jackpot prize ball number for each jackpot game; (12) Of the above game information, there is provided a specific prize ball recording means for accumulating the number of prize balls from one specific start information to the next specific end information and storing it as a specific prize ball number for each specific game. Along with the analysis information displayed by the display control means 42,
(F) the number of bullets acquired from the bullet recording means 51,
(G) the number of prize balls acquired from the prize ball recording means 56,
(H) Each jackpot winning ball number acquired from the jackpot winning ball recording means 58, and (I) Each specific winning ball number acquired from the specific winning ball recording means may be included.

The “winning information” refers to information indicating that the winning slot 15 has been won among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70 as described above.
The “out information” refers to information indicating that a ball has been entered into the out mouth 13 among the game information recorded on the information recording medium 70 as described above.
“Bullet recording means” means, as described above, when the acquired game information is winning information or out information, and accumulates the information as “number of bullets” as analysis information. Say. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.

As described above, when the acquired game information is winning information, the “prize ball recording means” accumulates a predetermined number of payout balls related to the winning opening 15, and this is the analysis information “prize ball recording means”. Means for storing as “the number of balls”. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.
As described above, the “bonus winning ball recording means” is the cumulative total of the predetermined number of payout balls related to the winning opening 15 for the winning information recorded between the jackpot start information and the jackpot end information. This means means for storing the information as “the number of winning balls for winning” which is analysis information. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40. When the number of jackpots is two or more, it is possible to accumulate each time of the jackpot game and store each of them.

The “specific prize ball recording means” is the analysis information obtained by accumulating a predetermined number of payout balls relating to the prize opening 15 for the prize information recorded between the specific start information and the specific end information. Means for storing as "number of specified prize balls". Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40. When the specific number of times is two or more, it is possible to accumulate each time of the specific game and store each of them.
The display control means 42, as analysis information, in addition to the number of operations, jackpot number, each required number of times, specific number of times, and each specific number of times of operation, the number of bullets acquired from the bullet ball recording means 51, the prize ball recording means 56 The display means 41 displays the number of winning balls acquired from the above, the number of winning jackpots acquired from the jackpot winning ball recording means 58, and the number of specific winning balls acquired from the specified winning ball recording means.

As described above, the game information regarding the winning ball and the out ball can be analyzed, the number of bullets and the number of winning balls obtained by the analysis of the gaming information, the number of winning balls in the jackpot game and the prize in the specific game It is possible to make the player visually recognize the analysis information regarding the number of balls.
Further, these pieces of game information are recorded in the order of occurrence. Therefore, it is also possible to analyze the increase or decrease of the player's ball in time series from these game information. For example, when displaying on the display means 41, it is also possible to perform predetermined image processing on each analysis information and display the increase or decrease of the ball as a graph. Here, “time series” does not mean only an absolute time series according to the time at which a specific event occurs, but also a relative time series according to the order of occurrence of a specific event. Is included.

Further, according to the present invention, the information recording medium 70 is recorded with winning information having different payout balls, and the winning ball recording means 56 accumulates the number of payout balls corresponding to the winning information in the number of winning balls. You may do it.
For example, different winning information is recorded in the information recording medium 70 depending on whether the winning ball is won in the 15 winning holes 15 or in the case where the winning ball 15 is won.
Then, when accumulating the number of winning balls, the winning ball recording means 56 adds 15 to the number of winning balls, for example, in the case of winning information related to winning in the winning hole 15 of 15 balls, In the case of winning information relating to winning in the winning opening 15, the number of winning balls is accumulated by adding 5 to the number of winning balls.

In addition, the above invention
(13) A bullet unit recording unit 63 for storing the number of outgoing balls defined by the difference between the number of prize balls and the number of bullets is provided for each fixed number of bullets, and the display control unit 42 Each of the number of outgoing balls acquired from the ball unit recording means 63 may be formed so as to be displayed on the display means 41 for each of the fixed number of bullets.
“Bullet unit recording means” calculates the difference between the number of award balls and the number of bullets at that time for each fixed number of bullets, and the difference is used as analysis information “number of balls” Means to store for each number of bullets. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.

The display control means 42 causes the display means 41 to display the number of outgoing balls acquired from the bullet unit recording means 63 in addition to the number of bullets and the number of prize balls as analysis information for each fixed number of bullets. In addition, this display can also be performed as a graph showing increase / decrease in the number of balls by taking the number of bullets on the horizontal axis.
As described above, it is possible to analyze the increase or decrease in the number of balls in the game based on the number of bullets, and to allow the player to visually recognize the analysis information obtained by such analysis. .
In addition, the above invention
(14) It is provided with operation unit recording means 62 for storing the number of balls to be defined defined by the difference between the number of prize balls and the number of bullets for each predetermined number of operations, and the display control means 42 includes the operation unit recording Each of the number of balls obtained from the means 62 may be formed so as to be displayed on the display means 41 for each predetermined number of operations.

The “operation unit recording means” calculates the difference between the number of prize balls and the number of bullets at that time for every fixed number of operations, and uses the difference as the “number of balls to issue” as analysis information. Means to store every number of times. Here, the accumulation can be performed by the CPU related to the control of the game analysis device 40, and the storage can be performed by the memory of the game analysis device 40.
The display control means 42 causes the display means 41 to display the number of balls obtained from the operation unit recording means 62 in addition to the number of bullets and the number of prize balls as analysis information for every certain number of operations. In addition, this display can also be performed as a graph showing the increase / decrease of the holding ball, for example, by taking the operation frequency on the horizontal axis.

As described above, it is possible to analyze the increase or decrease of the holding ball in the game on the basis of the number of actuations, and it is possible to cause the player to visually recognize the analysis information obtained by such analysis.
In addition, the above invention
(15) provided with input means 43;
(16) Amount recording means 47 for storing the input amount related to the game ball borrowing input from the input means 43,
(17) The exchange rate recording means 48 for storing the exchange rate inputted from the input means 43, and (18) The balance of the game is calculated using the number of bullets and award balls, the amount of money to be inserted and the exchange rate. The balance calculation means 64 for calculating and the analysis information displayed by the display control means 42 include:
(J) The balance in the game by the balance calculation means 64 may be included.

“Input means” refers to means capable of inputting numerical values. For example, a list of numeric keys in the form of a numeric keypad is displayed on the display means 41, and the input means 43 is a means for inputting a numerical value by a cursor that moves on the list by operating a predetermined button or the like. Can do. A numeric keypad connected to the game analysis device 40 can be used as the input means 43.
The “input amount” refers to an amount that a player pays to borrow a game ball used for a game in the ball game machine 10 from a game hall.
“Amount recording means” refers to means for storing a numerical value input from the input means 43 as an input amount. This storage can be performed in the memory of the game analysis device 40.

The “exchange rate” refers to a value indicating the value of one game ball in an amount when the game ball acquired by the player is exchanged for a prize at the game hall.
“Exchange rate recording means” refers to means for storing a numerical value input from the input means 43 as an exchange rate. This storage can be performed in the memory of the game analysis device 40.
“Balance calculation means” means means for calculating the balance of the game from the number of bullets and prize balls in the analysis information, the input amount and the exchange rate. For example, a CPU that executes a part of the control program of the game analysis device 40 can function as the balance calculation means 64.

For example, a value obtained by multiplying the value obtained by subtracting the number of bullets from the number of award balls and the above exchange rate, and then subtracting the amount of money to be inserted can be used as the balance of the game.
The display control means 42 can cause the display means 41 to display the balance obtained by the balance calculation means 64 in addition to the display information.
As described above, it is possible to analyze the balance of the game actually performed by the player, and to allow the player to visually recognize the analysis information obtained by this analysis.

With the above configuration, the present invention has the following effects.
That is, in the present invention, according to the description of the first invention, in the ball game machine, data regarding the operation of the symbol display device and the occurrence of the jackpot game while the player is actually playing the game Can be provided for the analysis of Furthermore, information that can be used as a reference for game analysis can be provided to the player.
In addition, according to the description of the second invention, there is provided a game analysis device capable of analyzing data relating to the operation of the symbol display device and occurrence of jackpot game while the player is actually playing a game with a ball game machine. It becomes possible. Furthermore, it is possible to display information that is useful for game analysis.

It is a functional block diagram of a ball game machine according to the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of an arrangement | sequence of the information recorded on an information recording medium. It is a functional block diagram of the game analysis device according to the present invention. It is a flowchart of game information processing in the game analysis device according to the present invention. It is a flowchart of game information processing in the game analysis device according to the present invention. It is a flowchart of game information processing in the game analysis device according to the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the output of the analysis information in the game analyzer which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. The external appearance of the game analysis apparatus according to the present invention is shown in an upper perspective view (A) and a lower perspective view (B).

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Appearance of bullet ball machine)
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
This bullet ball game machine 10 includes a symbol display device 11 for variably displaying a three-digit symbol on the liquid crystal screen, a bullet ball handle 12 for bulleting the game ball on the board, A starting port 14, winning ports 15, 15, a large winning port 16, an out port 13, and a winning ball payout port 18 for receiving a winning ball are provided.
The outline of the game in the ball game machine 10 is as follows.

First, a game ball is bulleted on the board surface by twisting the bullet ball handle 12 clockwise. The game ball falls on the board surface while contacting a nail or a windmill (not shown). Then, when a prize is entered in the winning openings 15 and 15 in the process of falling, five prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit 18.
In addition, when a winning is made at the starting port 14, in addition to paying out five prize balls to the player from the prize ball payout outlet 18, the symbol display device 11 is operated and the variation of the symbol is started. As a result of this change, if the combination of the displayed symbols is related to the same symbol in all three digits (referred to as a “big hit symbol”), it becomes a “big hit game” and is normally closed. Will be released. When there is a prize at the big prize opening 16, 15 prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball outlet 18. The large winning opening 16 is temporarily closed when either 30 seconds have elapsed after opening or there is a winning of 10 balls. If there is a prize in a specific area (not shown) provided inside the big prize opening 16 while the big prize opening 16 is open, the big prize opening 16 is closed and then opened again. ing. Thereby, the opening of the special winning opening 16 can be continued up to 16 times. Also, if the special winning opening 16 is opened 16 times, or if there is no winning in the specific area while the special winning opening 16 is opened, the big hit game is ended.

  Furthermore, when a special symbol such as “777” (referred to as “probability variation symbol”) is displayed on the symbol display device 11 among the jackpot symbols, for example, after the jackpot game is over, so-called “probability” "Variable game" is to start. During the probability variation game, the opportunity for the start opening 14 to increase increases, so that winning at the start opening 14 becomes easy. At the same time, the probability that a jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display device 11 is also increased. This probability variation game is to be terminated when the next jackpot game is generated. When a jackpot game is generated when the probability variation symbols are arranged during the probability variation game, the probability variation game is generated again after the jackpot game ends.

In the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a slot 22 constituting a part of the information output means 28 is provided on the upper right side of the board surface. Inside the slot 22, a connector (not shown) having a large number of ribbon-like connection pieces is provided. In this slot 22, a cassette 71 containing an information recording medium 70 (see FIG. 1) having a flash memory is mounted. That is, the cassette 71 is also provided with a connector (not shown) provided with connection pieces that come into contact with the connection pins.
The slot 22 is mounted by pushing the cassette 71 in the correct direction. When the cassette 71 is correctly installed in the slot 22, the confirmation lamp 23 below the slot 22 is energized and turned on to confirm the installation. Even if the confirmation lamp 23 is not provided, it is possible to confirm the mounting of the cassette 71 by recognizing a change in the current value accompanying the energization of the cassette 71 from the sub board related to the game information output.

Further, when the eject button 24 provided on the side of the slot 22 is pressed, the cassette 71 mounted from the slot 22 is removed.
In FIG. 8, the slot 22 is provided in the ball game machine 10 itself. In addition, a slot 22 corresponding to each ball game machine 10 can be provided on the island where the ball game machine 10 is installed, and the slot 22 can be connected to each ball game machine 10. .
(Appearance of game analyzer)
FIG. 9 shows the appearance of the game analysis device 40 according to the present embodiment.
A display means 41 using a liquid crystal display screen is provided on the surface of the game analysis device 40 (FIG. 9A). Various operation buttons such as a direction key 44, an enter key 45, and a cancel key 46 are also provided.

On the back surface (FIG. 9B) of the game analysis device 40, a slot 49 is provided in which the cassette 71 in which game information is recorded is mounted. The slot 49 is provided with a connector (not shown) similar to that provided in the ball game machine 10. That is, this slot 49 constitutes a part of the information acquisition means 50 (see FIG. 3) in the game analysis device 40.
(Ball game machine function block)
FIG. 1 shows functional blocks of a part related to output of game information in a ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 schematically shows recording of game information on the information recording medium 70.

The start port 14, the winning port 15, the big winning port 16, the out port 13, and the symbol display device 11 are as described above.
The out detection means 25 is composed of a sensor that detects a game ball that has passed through the out port 13. That is, when the game ball passes through the out port 13, an out signal is generated and transmitted to the CPU 30 described later.
The winning detection means 27, 27, and 27 are configured by sensors that detect game balls that have passed through the start port 14, the winning port 15, and the big winning port 16, respectively. That is, when the game balls pass through these, a winning signal is generated and transmitted to the CPU 30 described later. Here, the winning signals from the start opening 14 and the winning opening 15 are related to five winning balls, and the winning signal from the big winning opening 16 is related to 15 winning balls. Both are different signals.

  The ball game machine 10 is provided with a CPU 30 that controls the entire game by executing a control program described in a ROM (not shown). The CPU 30 executes a predetermined part of the control program to thereby activate the operation sending means 31 for controlling the symbol display device 11, the jackpot sending means 32 for controlling the start and end of the jackpot game, and the start of the probability variation game. And function as a probability variation transmitting means 33 for controlling the termination and termination. Further, the CPU 30 simultaneously functions as information generating means 34 for generating game information composed of 3-bit data as shown in Table 1 below.

As shown in FIG. 8, an information recording medium 70 is attached to the information output means 28. When the information recording medium 70 is loaded, the information output means 28 firstly has the machine information (see FIG. 2b) consisting of the manufacturer name and model name of the ball game machine 10 and the clock information consisting of the date and time of the game. (See FIG. 2 a) is recorded on the information recording medium 70. The game signal generated by the information generation means 34 is output to the information recording medium 70 and recorded simultaneously with the generation.
When there is a ball entering the out mouth 13, an out signal is transmitted from the out detection means 25 that detects this to the CPU 30 for each game ball. Upon receiving this out signal, the CPU 30 generates “000” as the out information as the information generating means 34. The out information is output to the information recording medium 70 attached to the out information through the information output means 28 simultaneously with the generation (see FIG. 2c).

When there is a winning at the start opening 14 and the winning opening 15, the 5-ball winning information is transmitted to the CPU 30 from the winning detection means 26 that detects the winning. Receiving this, the CPU 30 generates “001” as the 5-ball winning information as the information generating means 34. The 5-ball winning information is output to the information recording medium 70 attached thereto via the information output means 28 simultaneously with the generation (see FIG. 2c).
Further, the CPU 30 that has recognized the winning at the start port 14 issues an operation signal as the operation transmission means 31 in order to start control of the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 11. The CPU 30 simultaneously receives the operation signal as the information generation means 34 and generates “011” as the operation information. The operation information is output to the information recording medium 70 attached thereto via the information output means 28 simultaneously with the generation (see FIG. 2d).

When the jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display device 11, the CPU 30 issues a jackpot start signal to start control of opening / closing of the jackpot 16 as the jackpot transmitter 32. The CPU 30 simultaneously receives the jackpot start signal as the information generation means 34 and generates “100” as the jackpot start information. The jackpot start information is output to the information recording medium 70 attached to the jackpot start information via the information output means 28 simultaneously with the generation (see FIG. 2e).
When there is a winning at the big winning opening 16, the 15-ball winning information is transmitted from the winning detection means 26 that detects this to the CPU 30. Receiving this, the CPU 30 generates “010” as the 15-ball winning information as the information generating means 34. The 15-ball winning information is output to the information recording medium 70 attached thereto via the information output means 28 at the same time as the generation (see FIG. 2e).

When the jackpot game is terminated under the above conditions, the CPU 30 issues a jackpot end signal as the jackpot transmission means 32 to end the control of opening / closing of the jackpot 16 thereafter. At the same time, the CPU 30 receives the jackpot end signal as the information generation means 34 and generates “101” as the jackpot end information. The jackpot end information is output to the information recording medium 70 attached to the jackpot end information through the information output means 28 simultaneously with the generation (see FIG. 2e).
When the probability variation symbol is displayed on the symbol display device 11, the CPU 30 starts the control relating to the probability variation game after the end of the jackpot game by displaying the probability variation symbol as the probability variation transmission unit 33 as the specific transmission unit. Therefore, a probability variation start signal as a specific start signal is issued. At the same time, the CPU 30 receives the probability variation start signal as the information generating means 34 and generates “110” as the probability variation start information as the specific start information. This probability variation start information is output to the information recording medium 70 attached thereto via the information output means 28 simultaneously with the generation (see FIG. 2e).

When the probability variation game is terminated under the above-described conditions, the CPU 30 issues a probability variation end signal as a specific end signal as the probability variation transmission unit 33 as a specific transmission unit, in order to end the control related to the probability variation game thereafter. . At the same time, the CPU 30 receives the probability variation end signal as the information generating means 34 and generates “111” as the probability variation end information as the specific end information. This probability variation end information is output to the information recording medium 70 attached thereto via the information output means 28 simultaneously with the generation (see FIG. 2e).
(Game analysis device function block)
FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of portions related to analysis of game information in the game analysis device 40 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, an information recording medium 70 is attached to the information acquisition means 50. The game information recorded on the information recording medium 70 is acquired in the order recorded.
Bullet ball recording means 51, action recording means 52, required number of times recording means 53, jackpot recording means 54, probability fluctuation recording means 55, prize ball recording means 56, probability fluctuation action recording means 57, jackpot prize ball recording means 58 and probability fluctuation Each of the prize ball recording means 59 is a means for adding and storing the number of game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50. Specifically, the prize ball recording means 59 is controlled by the CPU and RAM related to the control of the game analysis device 40. Realized. The machine information recording means 60 and the clock information recording means 61 are means for storing machine information and clock information, respectively, of the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50. Specifically, the game analysis device Implemented with 40 RAMs.

If the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 is out information (“000”), this game information is accumulated by the bullet recording means 51 and stored as “number of bullets”.
If the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 is five-ball winning information (“001”), this game information is accumulated by the ball recording means 51, and the game ball is shot on the board. Stored as “number of bullets”, which is the number of balls. At the same time, five award balls are accumulated by the prize ball recording means 56.
If the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 is 15 ball winning information (“010”), this game information is accumulated by the ball recording means 51 and stored as “number of balls”. . At the same time, the prize ball recording means 56 accumulates 15 prize balls.

If the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 is operation information (“011”), this game information is accumulated by the operation recording means 52 and stored as “operation frequency”, which is the number of times the symbol display device 11 is operated. Is done. At the same time, it is accumulated by the required number recording means 53 and stored as “required number”, which is the number of times the symbol display device 11 has been operated until the jackpot symbol is displayed. In addition, when the jackpot game is generated, the required number of times is saved, and the required number of times is accumulated again from 0 when the jackpot game is ended.
If the game information acquired by the information acquisition means 50 is the jackpot start information (“100”), this game information is accumulated by the jackpot recording means 54 and stored as “number of jackpots” which is the number of times the jackpot game has occurred. The In addition, the 5-ball winning information and 15-ball winning information recorded after the jackpot start information is a big hit separately from the above number of winning balls until the jackpot end information (“101”) is acquired as game information. Each winning game is accumulated by the winning ball recording means 58 and stored as “the number of winning balls”.

If the game information acquired by the information acquisition unit 50 is probability variation start information (“110”), the probability variation start information is accumulated by the probability variation recording unit 55 and stored as “probability variation count”. Further, the 5-ball winning information and the 15-ball winning information recorded after the probability change start information are different from the above-mentioned number of winning balls until the probability change end information (“111”) is acquired as game information. The probability variation award ball recording means 59 accumulates each probability variation game once and stores it as “the number of probability variation award balls”.
The operation unit recording means 62 accumulates the “number of balls” defined by the difference between the number of prize balls and the number of balls for each predetermined number of operations, and the value of this number of balls for each predetermined number of operations. Means for storing. It should be noted that the predetermined number of operations can be set so that the player can select or input a predetermined value. More specifically, the operation unit recording means 62 is realized by a CPU and a RAM related to the control of the game analysis device 40.

The ball unit recording means 63 accumulates the “number of balls” defined by the difference between the number of prize balls and the number of balls for each predetermined number of balls, and for each predetermined number of balls, Means for storing the value of a number. The predetermined number of bullets can be set so that the player can select or input a predetermined value. Specifically, the bullet unit recording means 63 is realized by a CPU and a RAM related to the control of the game analysis device 40.
The input means 43 is a numerical value obtained by operating a cursor that moves on the numeric keypad displayed on the display means 41 with the direction key 44, the enter key 45, the cancel key 46, etc. (see FIG. 9) of the game analysis device 40. A device that inputs data.

The money amount recording means 47 is means for storing the input money amount input by the input means 43. Specifically, this is realized by the RAM of the game analysis device 40. The “input amount” refers to an amount that a player pays to borrow a game ball used for a game in the ball game machine 10 from a game hall.
The exchange rate recording means 48 is means for storing the exchange rate inputted by the input means 43. Specifically, this is realized by the RAM of the game analysis device 40. The “exchange rate” refers to a value indicating the value of one game ball in the amount when the game ball acquired by the player is exchanged for a prize at the game hall.

The balance calculation means 64 is means for calculating the balance of the game from each analysis information, the input amount and the exchange rate. Specifically, it is realized by a CPU and a RAM related to the control of the game analysis device 40.
The display control means 42 is means for displaying each analysis information on the display means 41 in a predetermined format. Actually, a CPU that executes a predetermined control program of the game analysis device 40 functions as the display control means 42.
The display means 41 is as described above.
(Explanation of flowchart)
Each flowchart shows processing for totaling game information.

The flowcharts shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6 show processing for collecting each game information. Hereinafter, the game information aggregation in the game analysis device 40 will be described with reference to these drawings.
(Acquisition of game information)
When analysis of game information is started by the game analysis device 40, first, each parameter is initialized at a stage shown in S100 of FIG. Here, J represents a parameter for counting the number of prize balls in the jackpot game (a jackpot parameter). K represents a parameter (probability variation parameter) for counting the number of prize balls in the probability variation game. B represents a parameter (bullet number parameter) for obtaining a balance for each M balls (where M is a natural number). G represents a parameter (operation frequency parameter) for obtaining a balance every N times of operation (where N is a natural number). Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S101.

At the stage shown in S101, the information acquisition means 50 acquires the machine information and clock information (see FIGS. 2b and a) recorded on the information recording medium 70, and these are obtained as the machine information recording means 60 and the clock information recording means, respectively. 61 (see FIG. 3). Note that these machine information and clock information are displayed on the display means 41 by the display control means 42 later. And it progresses to the step shown to S110.
In the stage shown in S110, it is determined whether or not the next game information to be acquired by the information acquisition means 50 is recorded on the information recording medium 70. If not recorded, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is recorded, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S120.

In the stage shown in S120, the information acquisition means 50 acquires the next game information. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S130.
(Addition of prize balls and bullets)
(Add 5 balls)
In the stage shown in S130, it is determined whether or not the acquired game information is “5-ball winning information”. If it is 5-ball winning information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S131. On the other hand, if it is not the 5-ball winning information, the process proceeds to the step shown in S140.
In the stage shown in S131, the prize ball recording means 56 overwrites and stores the value obtained by adding 5 to the number of prize balls stored. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S132.

In the stage shown in S132, it is determined whether or not the jackpot parameter (see S202) is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to the step shown in S133. On the other hand, if it is not set, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S134.
At the stage shown in S133, the jackpot winning ball recording means 58 adds 5 to the number of jackpot winning balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S151.
In the stage shown in S134, it is determined whether or not the probability variation parameter (see S222) is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S135. On the other hand, if it is not set, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S151.

At the stage shown in S135, the probability variation prize ball recording means 59 adds 5 to the number of probability variation prize balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S151.
(15 balls added)
In the stage shown in S140, it is determined whether or not the acquired game information is “15 ball winning information”. If it is 15 ball winning information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S141. On the other hand, if it is not 15 ball winning information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S150.
At the stage shown in S141, the prize ball recording means 56 overwrites and stores the value obtained by adding 15 to the number of prize balls stored. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S142.

In the stage shown in S142, it is determined whether or not the jackpot parameter (see S202) is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S143. On the other hand, if it is not set, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S151.
At the stage shown in S143, the jackpot winning ball recording means 58 adds 15 to the number of jackpot winning balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S151.
(Ballistic ball addition)
In the stage shown in S150, it is determined whether or not the acquired game information is “out information”. If it is not out-information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S200. On the other hand, if it is out information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S151.

In the stage shown in S151, the acquired game information is 5-ball winning information, 15-ball winning information, or out information. In this case, the bullet recording means 51 overwrites and stores the value obtained by adding 1 to the stored number of bullets. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S160.
At the stage shown in S160, the bullet unit recording means 63 adds 1 to the bullet number parameter. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S170.
At the stage shown in S170, the bullet unit recording means 63 determines whether or not the number of bullets has reached M. If not reached, the process returns to the stage shown in S110, and the acquisition of game information is continued. On the other hand, if it has reached, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S180.

At the stage shown in S180, the number of outgoing balls, which is the balance when the number of bullets reaches M, is calculated. That is, the bullet unit recording unit 63 acquires the number of prize balls at the time point from the prize ball recording unit 56 and the number of bullets from the bullet recording unit 51. Next, the bullet unit recording means 63 calculates the number of balls to be played, which is a value obtained by subtracting the number of bullets from the number of prize balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S181.
At the stage shown in S181, the ball unit recording means 63 stores the number of balls to be played. The number of balls to be played is stored separately for each number M of bullets. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S190.

At the stage shown in S190, the bullet unit recording means 63 clears the bullet number parameter. Then, the process returns to the stage shown in S110, and the acquisition of game information is continued.
(Addition of number of jackpots and probability fluctuations)
In the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the acquired game information is “big hit start information”. If it is jackpot start information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S201. On the other hand, if it is not jackpot start information, the process proceeds to the step shown in S210.
At the stage shown in S201, the jackpot recording means 54 overwrites and stores the value obtained by adding 1 to the stored number of jackpots. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S202.

At the stage shown in S202, the jackpot winning ball recording means 58 sets the jackpot parameter. In the state where the jackpot parameter is set, the number of jackpot winning balls is added (see S133 and S143). Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S203.
In the stage shown in S203, the required number recording means 53 clears this value after storing the value of the required number of times accumulated (according to S300). Then, the process returns to the stage shown in S110, and the acquisition of game information is continued.
In the stage shown in S210, it is determined whether or not the acquired game information is “hit end information”. If it is jackpot end information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S211. On the other hand, if it is not jackpot end information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S220.

At the stage shown in S211, the jackpot winning ball recording means 58 stores the value of the number of jackpot winning balls (see S133 and S143) accumulated until that time, and then clears this value. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S212.
At the stage shown in S212, the jackpot winning ball recording means 58 clears the jackpot parameter. In the state where the jackpot parameter is cleared, the number of jackpot winning balls is not added. Then, the process returns to the stage shown in S110, and the acquisition of game information is continued.
In the stage shown in S220, it is determined whether or not the acquired game information is “probability start information”. If it is probability variation start information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S221. On the other hand, if it is not probability variation start information, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S230.

At the stage shown in S221, the probability fluctuation recording means 55 overwrites and stores the value obtained by adding 1 to the stored probability fluctuation count. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S222.
At the stage shown in S222, the probability variation prize ball recording means 59 sets a probability variation parameter. In the state where the probability variation parameter is set, the number of probability variation prize balls is added (see S135 and S145). Then, the process returns to the stage shown in S110, and the acquisition of game information is continued.
In the stage shown in S230, it is determined whether or not the acquired game information is “probability change end information”. If it is probability variation end information, the process proceeds to the step shown in S231. On the other hand, if it is not probability variation end information, the process proceeds to the step shown in S300.

In the stage shown in S231, the probability variation prize ball recording means 59 stores the value of the number of probability variation prize balls (see S135 and S145) accumulated until that time, and then clears this value. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S232.
At the stage shown in S232, the probability variation prize ball recording means 59 clears the probability variation parameter. In the state where the probability variation parameter is cleared, the probability variation prize ball number is not added. Then, the process returns to the stage shown in S110, and the acquisition of game information is continued.
(Addition of operation frequency)
When the process proceeds to the stage shown in S300 of FIG. 6, the acquired game information should be “operation information”. Therefore, the operation recording means 52 overwrites and stores the value obtained by adding 1 to the stored number of operations. In addition, the required number recording means 53 overwrites and stores a value obtained by adding 1 to the stored required number of times. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S310.

At the stage shown in S310, the operation unit recording means 62 adds 1 to the operation frequency parameter. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S320.
In the step shown in S320, the operation unit recording means 62 determines whether or not the operation frequency parameter has reached N. If not reached, the process returns to the stage shown in S110, and the acquisition of game information is continued. On the other hand, if it has reached, the process proceeds to the step shown in S330.
In the stage shown in S330, the number of balls that are the balance when the number of actuations reaches N is calculated. That is, the operation unit recording means 62 acquires the number of prize balls at the time point from the prize ball recording means 56 and also acquires the number of bullets from the bullet ball recording means 51. Next, the operation unit recording means 62 calculates the number of balls to be played, which is a value obtained by subtracting the number of bullets from the number of winning balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S331.

At the stage shown in S331, the operation unit recording means 62 stores the number of balls to be played. In addition, this number of balls is stored separately every N times of operation. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S340.
In the stage shown in S340, the operation unit recording means 62 clears the operation frequency parameter. Then, the process returns to the stage shown in S110, and the acquisition of game information is continued.
(Input by input means)
When all the game information has been acquired, the player can input the input amount and the exchange rate through the input means 43. This input amount is stored in the amount recording means 47, and this exchange rate is stored in the exchange rate recording means 48, respectively.

  The balance calculation means 64 obtains the number of prize balls from the prize ball recording means 56 and also obtains the number of bullets from the bullet ball recording means 51. Then, a value obtained by subtracting the number of bullets from the number of prize balls is calculated. This value represents the “number of final balls to be played” which is the number of game balls finally remaining in the player's hands. Therefore, the minimum value of this value is 0 and does not take a negative value. Next, the balance calculating means 64 calculates a value obtained by multiplying the “last number of balls” by the exchange rate acquired from the exchange rate recording means 48. This value is the “gross profit” obtained by the player in the game. Therefore, this value is at least 0 and never takes a negative value. Then, the balance calculation means 64 calculates a value obtained by subtracting the input amount acquired from the amount recording means 47 from the gross profit. This value is the “net profit” obtained by the player in the game. This value may take a negative value.

The final number of balls played, gross profit and net profit are displayed on the display means 41 by the display control means 42 as analysis information.
When the analysis of all game information is completed, the analysis information is displayed on the display means 41 by the display control means. In this case, the player can select and display only desired analysis information.
The analysis information can be displayed by displaying numerical values as they are as shown in FIG. 7A. Moreover, as shown to FIG. 7B, it can also display as a graph which plotted the number of outgoing balls time-sequentially taking the operation frequency or the number of bullets on the horizontal axis. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7B, ranges in which the jackpot game and the probability variation game have occurred can be displayed as a jackpot range 66 and a probability variation range 67 in which the background color is changed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to switch to a player's desired screen display by a display switching button 68 displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display means 41. For example, in FIG. 7A, the display switch button 68 of “Graph display” is selected by operating the direction key 44 and this is determined by the determination key 45, thereby switching to the graph display as shown in FIG. 7B. It is possible. Similarly, the graph display shown in FIG. 7B can be switched to the numerical display as shown in FIG. 7A by the “data list” display switching button 68.

10 Ball game machine
11 Symbol display device 12 Bullet handle
13 Out port 14 Start port
15 winning entries 16 winning entries
18 Prize ball exit 22 slots
23 Confirmation lamp 24 Eject button
25 Out detection means 27 Winning detection means
28 Information output means
30 CPU
31 Action transmission means 32 Jackpot transmission means
33 Probability transmission means 34 Information generation means
40 Game analyzer
41 Display means 42 Display control means
43 Input means 44 Direction keys
45 Enter key 46 Cancel key
47 Amount recording means 48 Exchange rate recording means
49 Slot 50 Information acquisition means
51 Ball recording means 52 Operation recording means
53 Required number recording means 54 Jackpot recording means
55 Probability recording means 56 Prize ball recording means
57 Probability fluctuation recording means
58 jackpot winning ball recording means
59 Probability variation prize ball recording means
60 Aircraft information recording means
61 Clock information recording means
62 Operating unit recording means 63 Ball unit recording means
64 Balance calculation means
66 jackpot range 67 probability fluctuation range
68 Display switch button
70 Information recording medium 71 Cassette

Claims (2)

A ball game machine capable of recording predetermined game information on an information recording medium,
(A) A symbol display device for variably displaying symbols,
(B) an operation transmitting means for transmitting an operation signal when the symbol display device operates;
(C) a jackpot transmission means for transmitting a jackpot start signal relating to the start of a jackpot game generated by displaying a predetermined jackpot symbol on the symbol display device, and a jackpot end signal relating to the end of the jackpot game;
(D) As game information,
(A) operation information generated by receiving the operation signal;
(B) jackpot start information generated by receiving the jackpot start signal, and (c) information generating means for generating jackpot end information generated by receiving the jackpot end signal, and (e) the information recording medium is mounted. And information output means for outputting each game information generated by the information generating means in the order of occurrence and recording the information on the information recording medium,
When the information recording medium is loaded, the information output means first outputs the machine body information and clock information related to the bullet ball game machine and records them on the information recording medium, and then each game generated by the information generating means. A bullet ball game machine characterized in that information is output and recorded on an information recording medium simultaneously with its generation. A game analysis device capable of analyzing predetermined game information related to a ball game machine recorded on an information recording medium,
(1) display means,
(2) When mounted on a ball game machine, first, the body information and clock information relating to the ball game machine are recorded.
As game information,
(A) Operation information relating to the operation of the symbol display device of the ball game machine,
(B) The jackpot start information related to the start of the jackpot game in the bullet ball game machine, and (c) The jackpot end information related to the end of the jackpot game is mounted in the information recording medium recorded in the order of occurrence of each game information. And information acquisition means for acquiring these game information in the recording order,
(3) Operation recording means for accumulating the operation information acquired by the information acquisition means and storing it as the number of operations;
(4) A jackpot recording means for accumulating the jackpot start information acquired by the information acquisition means and storing it as a number of jackpots;
(5) Of the above game information, the operation information from the first game information to the first jackpot start information and from one jackpot end information to the next jackpot start information is accumulated, and required for each jackpot game. The required number recording means for storing the number of times, and (6) As analysis information,
(A) The number of operations acquired from the operation recording means,
(B) A game analysis apparatus comprising display control means for displaying on the display means the number of jackpots acquired from the jackpot recording means, and (C) each required number of times acquired from the required number of times recording means.

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