JP2013215271A - Management device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a management device for managing a game machine, having a plurality of kinds of specific game statuses different in number of game mediums paid out, the management device accurately managing the specific number of game mediums paid out for each kind of specific game status.SOLUTION: In Fig.(c), the numbers of and kinds of jackpots (for example, one 15-round jackpot game and one 7-round jackpot game) generated during an input period of sequential prize ball signals are specified, and based on a preset ratio [(the number of balls paid out in the 15-round jackpot game):(the number of balls paid out in the 7-round jackpot game)=2:1], the numbers of balls dispensed in the jackpot games are calculated from the numbers of balls temporarily paid out which are specified by the prize ball signals input during the input period.

Description

  The present invention is controllable to a specific game state in which a game medium for playing a game is paid out as a result of a predetermined game, and the specific game state includes a plurality of types of specific game states having different numbers of game media to be paid out. A first signal that is output from the gaming machine and that can be specified that the gaming machine is controlled to the specific gaming state, and the number of gaming media paid out from the gaming machine. A signal input means for inputting a second signal that can be specified; and a specific payout number management means for managing a specific payout number that is the number of game media paid out during the specific game state generated in the gaming machine. The present invention relates to a management apparatus provided.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, a game machine (pachinko machine) and a specified payout number (the number of jackpots) that is the number of game media paid out during a specific game state (big win) generated in the game machine are managed. In consideration of the fact that the game media cannot be paid out during the specific game state even if the specific game state ends, the management device pays during the specific game state by setting a predetermined delay determination period. In addition to the released game media, it is known that the game media paid out during the delay determination period after the end of the specific game state is also managed as the specific payout number. When a specific game state occurs during the delay determination period, the number of game media paid out during the specific game state that has been generated continuously is divided by the number of occurrences of the specific game state. The specific number of payouts per state is calculated.

JP 08-196719 A

  However, when there are a plurality of types of specific game states with different numbers of game media to be paid out as the specific game state (for example, 15 round big hit and 7 round big hit), the payout is simply performed during the specific game state that is generated continuously. In the method of dividing the number of played game media by the number of occurrences of the specific gaming state, the exact specific payout number cannot be managed, and the specific payout number is used as an index for game machine adjustment (for example, nail adjustment). There was a problem that could not.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a management device that manages a plurality of types of specific gaming states having different numbers of game media to be paid out. The purpose is to be able to accurately manage the specific number of payouts for each type.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are added in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to those added.

First, the invention according to means 1
As a result of a predetermined game, the game medium (pachinko ball) for playing a game can be controlled to a specific game state (big hit), and as the specific game state, a plurality of types of game media to be paid out are different. Manage gaming machines (pachinko machine 10) with specific gaming status (15 round jackpot and 7 round jackpot)
A first signal (one jackpot signal and two jackpot signals) that is output from the gaming machine and can identify that the gaming machine is controlled to the specific gaming state, and the number of gaming media paid out from the gaming machine A signal input means (communication unit 101) for inputting a second signal (prize ball signal) capable of specifying
Specific payout number management means (game information DB) for managing a specific payout number (a determined payout number) that is the number of game media paid out during the specific game state generated in the gaming machine;
A management device (hall computer 100) comprising:
Type determining means (S111, S111 ′) for determining which type of the specific gaming state generated in the gaming machine is one of the plurality of types according to an input mode of a signal input to the signal input means. , S111 ″, the control unit 102),
Ratio setting means for setting information that can specify a ratio of the number of game media to be paid out in each specific game state with respect to a predetermined reference value (for example, the number of big hits per 7 rounds) for each of the plurality of specific game states (Big hitting ball ratio setting table),
The specific payout number management means specifies the number of occurrences of the specific gaming state and the type of each specific gaming state that occurred during the input period of the series of the second signals based on the determination result of the type determination means. (S112, S113) and the number of occurrences of the specified specific gaming state and the ratio set by the ratio setting means for each specific gaming state type are input during the input period The management device is characterized in that a specific payout number for each specific gaming state is calculated from the number of game media specified from the second signal (S129, S130, S131).
According to this, since the specific payout number for each specific gaming state is calculated based on the number of occurrences of the specific gaming state and the ratio set for each specific gaming state type, The number of specific payouts can be managed accurately.

The invention according to means 2
A management device described in means 1, wherein
The type determining unit determines whether the type of the specific gaming state generated in the gaming machine is one of the plurality of types according to an input time of the first signal input to the signal input unit. A management apparatus characterized in that the processing of S111 is performed.
According to this, since the type of the specific gaming state is determined according to the input period of one signal, the type of the specific gaming state can be determined even if the number of signals output from the gaming machine is small.

The invention according to means 3 is
A management device described in means 1, wherein
The type determining means may determine whether the type of the specific gaming state generated in the gaming machine is the plurality of types according to the number of gaming media calculated based on the second signal input during the input period of the first signal. It is a management apparatus characterized by determining which of the types is performed (the processing of S111 ′ is performed).
According to this, since the type of the specific gaming state is determined according to the number of game media actually paid out, erroneous determination is reduced.

The invention according to means 4 is
A management device described in means 1, wherein
The gaming machine outputs a plurality of types of the first signals (one jackpot signal, two jackpot signals) according to the type of the specific gaming state generated in the gaming machine,
The type determination unit determines whether the type of the specific gaming state generated in the gaming machine is one of the plurality of types according to the type or combination of the first signal input to the signal input unit. This is a management device characterized in that the processing of S111 ″ is performed.
According to this, since the type of the specific gaming state is determined according to the type or combination of the first signal output from the gaming machine, the type of the specific gaming state can be determined more accurately.

Further, the invention according to means 5
A management apparatus described in any one of means 1 to 4,
The ratio setting means is a management device characterized in that information capable of specifying the ratio can be set in advance according to the model of the gaming machine.
According to this, since the ratio can be set in advance according to the type of specific gaming state and the number of game media payouts that differ for each type of gaming machine, the specific payout number can be managed more accurately.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a game system including a hall computer which is a management apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a signal output from a pachinko machine and input to the hall computer. (A) is a case where 15 rounds are hit, (b) is a case where 7 rounds are hit, (c) is a figure It is the time of occurrence of 15 round big hit and 7 round big hit. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the big hitting ball ratio setting table stored in the hard disk of the hall computer. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the game information DB stored on the hard disk of the hall computer. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot payout totaling process according to the first embodiment executed by the control unit of the hall computer. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot payout totaling process according to the second embodiment executed by the control unit of the hall computer. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hitting ball totaling process according to the third embodiment executed by the control unit of the hall computer.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a gaming system 1 including a hall computer 100 which is a management apparatus according to the present invention. The hall computer 100 can communicate with the pachinko machine 10 which is a plurality of gaming machines, and manages the pachinko machine 10. The hall computer 100 and the pachinko machine 10 constitute a gaming system 1. Although not shown, on the communication path between the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer 100, it corresponds to a terminal device corresponding to one or a plurality of pachinko machines 10 or a plurality of pachinko machines 10 arranged on the game island. A relay computer may be interposed.

  The pachinko machine 10 is an example of a gaming machine and can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit) in which a gaming medium (pachinko ball) for playing a game is paid out as a result of a predetermined game. The pachinko machine 10 includes a game control board 11, a payout control board 12 connected to the game control board 11, an external relay board 14, and a ball payout device 13 connected to the payout control board 12. .

  In this pachinko machine 10, a player plays a game by launching a pachinko ball into the game area, and based on the command of the payout control board 12 based on the pachinko ball winning in the start winning opening provided in the game area. A predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls from the ball payout device 13 and variable in a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols) that can be individually identified in a variable display device (not shown) by a command from the game control board 11 Display, the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and based on the fact that the variable display result becomes the specific display result, the specific game state (big hit) advantageous for the player by controlling the game control board 11 Is generated.

  In this big hit, a round game in which a special variable winning device (not shown) is changed from a closed state to an open state by a command from the game control board 11 is performed, and a pachinko ball wins the special variable winning device that has changed to the open state. Based on this, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls from the ball payout device 13 in accordance with a command from the payout control board 12. In this round game, after changing to an open state, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls have won, or when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has passed, the state has changed to a closed state, and one round is completed. The round is executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

  There are several types of jackpots with different numbers of pachinko balls to be paid out. In this example, there are two types of jackpots: 15 round jackpots for 15 round games and 7 round jackpots for 7 round games. There is a big hit, and any kind of big hit is generated by lottery on the game control board 11. As shown in FIG. 3, the number of pachinko balls to be paid out in this big hit is different for each model of the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. About 1000 pieces.

  2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an example of a signal output from the pachinko machine 10 and input to the hall computer 100. FIG. 2A illustrates a case where 15 round big hits are generated, FIG. c) is when 15 round big hits and 7 round big hits occur.

  From the external relay board 14 of the pachinko machine 10, one big hit signal and two big hit signals (big hit signal) are output as the first signal that can specify that the big hit is controlled. This jackpot signal is a signal that is continuously output from the occurrence of the jackpot to the end according to the command of the game control board 11, and as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the case of 7 round big hits, one big hit signal and two big hit signals are outputted. A prize ball signal is output from the external relay board 14 of the pachinko machine 10 as a second signal that can specify the number of pachinko balls paid out from the pachinko machine 10. This prize ball signal is a signal that is output in a pulse shape every time ten prize balls are awarded, as shown in FIG.

  Next, the hall computer 100 will be described. The hall computer 100 includes three embodiments with different jackpot determination methods for determining the type of jackpot. In the following, the first embodiment will be described first, and then In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, only differences from the first embodiment will be described.

[1. Hall computer 100 according to the first embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, the hall computer 100 is a computer including a communication unit 101, a control unit 102, a hard disk 103, an input / output device 104, and the like connected as shown in FIG.

  The communication unit 101 is an example of signal input means, and is communicably connected to the external relay board 14 of the plurality of pachinko machines 10, and the first signal (one big hit, two big hits) and the second signal Are input. The control unit 102 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and the processing programs stored in the ROM and the hard disk 103 are executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, whereby the operation of each component included in the hall computer 100 is performed. Is used to perform various processes. The input / output device 104 is an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse and an output device such as a display and a printer.

  The hard disk 103 which is a storage device stores a jackpot payout ratio setting table shown in FIG. 3 and a game information DB shown in FIG.

  The jackpot payout ratio setting table shown in FIG. 3 is an example of ratio setting means, and information that can specify the ratio of the number of jackpot balls to be paid out for each jackpot with respect to a predetermined reference value is set for each of the plurality of types of jackpots. Here, according to the model of the pachinko machine 10 (models A, B, and C in this example), information that can specify the ratio can be set in advance. According to this, since the ratio can be set in advance according to the type of big hit that differs for each model of the pachinko machine 10 and the number of paid-out pachinko balls, the number of big hit balls can be managed more accurately.

  In this example, for each model of the pachinko machine 10, the number of big hits for 15 rounds and 7 rounds is set, and the number of big hits for 7 rounds is set as the predetermined reference value and the number of big hits for 7 rounds and 7 Set the jackpot ratio for the round jackpot. The predetermined reference value may be the number of big hits per 15 rounds, or may be 1000, for example. Furthermore, since it is only necessary to set information capable of specifying the ratio, only one of the number of big hits or the ratio may be set. This setting is performed by manual input by the input / output device 104 based on data provided from the manufacturer of the pachinko machine 10.

  The game information DB shown in FIG. 4 is an example of a specific payout number management unit, and manages the number of big hit balls that are the number of pachinko balls paid out during the big hit generated by the pachinko machine 10. Also, for each unit number of the pachinko machine 10, a jackpot history table shown in (a) and a jackpot type table shown in (b) are provided.

  In the jackpot history table of (a), for each jackpot generated in the pachinko machine 10 of the corresponding serial number, a provisional output based on the type of jackpot and a prize ball signal input during the input period of one jackpot jackpot signal. The number of balls and the final number of balls that have been counted or calculated in the big hitting ball totaling process described later are stored. In the jackpot type table of (b), for each jackpot type generated by the pachinko machine 10 of the corresponding serial number, the number of each jackpot, the total number of confirmed balls that is the sum of the number of decided balls for each jackpot, An average finalized number of balls obtained by dividing the total finalized number of balls by the number of each big hit is stored.

  The control unit 102 determines the type of jackpot generated in the pachinko machine 10 according to the input mode of the signal input from the pachinko machine 10 to the signal input means. And the number of occurrences of jackpots generated during the input period of the series of prize ball signals and the type of each jackpot based on the determination result of the type determination means, and the specified number of occurrences of jackpots and Based on the ratio set by the ratio setting means for each jackpot type, from the number of provisional balls specified from the winning ball signal input during the input period, It functions as a specific payout amount management means for calculating.

  In the hall computer 100 according to the first embodiment, the control unit 102 (S111 in FIG. 5) functioning as the type determination unit determines whether the hit signal is input to the signal input unit according to the input time of the jackpot signal. It is characterized in that it is determined which of the plurality of types of jackpots generated in step 1 is. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot payout totaling process according to the first embodiment executed by the control unit 102 of the hall computer 100. Based on the fact that one jackpot signal is received from a certain pachinko machine 10, The process which totals the big hit ball of the pachinko machine 10 is shown.

  The control unit 102 waits for reception of a single jackpot signal (S101). When the jackpot signal is received (YES), the jackpot timer starts counting (S104) and the game shown in FIG. In the jackpot history table of the information DB, the latest jackpot history is recorded (that is, if there are four jackpot histories in the past, the fifth jackpot history is recorded), and the jackpot one signal ends (S105), Alternatively, it waits for reception of a prize ball signal (S106) until the one big hit signal ends.

  If it is determined in S106 that a prize ball signal has been received (YES), 10 is added to the provisional number of balls in the latest jackpot history in the jackpot history table and the stored number of provisional balls is stored. 10 are added (S109), and the process returns to S105.

  If it is determined in S105 that one jackpot signal has ended (YES), the clocking of the jackpot timer that started timing in S104 is stopped (S110), and whether or not the jackpot timer value exceeds 220 seconds. Is determined (S111). Here, 220 seconds is obtained by adding a little extra time to the longest time to digest 7 rounds of big hit.

  The control unit 102 that performs the process of S111 functions as the type determination unit. According to this, since the type of jackpot is determined according to the input period of one signal, the type of jackpot can be determined even if the number of signals output from the pachinko machine 10 is small.

  If it is determined in S111 that the big hit timer value exceeds 220 seconds (YES), it is determined that 15 round big hit has occurred (S112), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, if it is determined in S111 that the big hit timer value does not exceed 220 seconds (NO), it is determined that the seventh round big hit has occurred (S113), and the process proceeds to S114. The control unit 102 that performs the processing of S112 or S113 functions as the specific payout number management unit.

  Next, the control unit 102 starts measuring the payout end timer (S121), and waits for reception of a prize ball signal (S122), reception of one jackpot signal (S123), or time-out of the payout end timer (S124). To do. Here, the payout end timer is a timer for determining whether or not it is during the input period of a series of prize ball signals. For example, the time is up in 10 seconds from the start of timing, If a prize ball signal is received, it is determined that a series of prize ball signals are being input.

  If a prize ball signal is received in S122 (YES), 10 is added to the number of provisional balls stored (S125), the time-out of the payout end timer is stopped (S126), and the process returns to S121. .

  If a big hit is received in S123 (YES), that is, if a big win occurs during the input period of a series of prize ball signals, the time-out of the payout end timer is stopped (S127), and the process returns to S104.

  If the payout end timer expires in S124 (YES), it is determined whether or not there is one jackpot specified in S112 or S113 (S128). If it is determined in S128 that there is one jackpot (YES), that is, if it is not determined YES once in S123, the number of provisional balls stored is determined as the number of jackpots. Then, in the latest jackpot history table of the jackpot history table, the provisional number of balls is stored as a determined number of balls (S129), and based on the stored number of balls that have been played (that is, the number of jackpot balls), In the jackpot type table shown in FIG. 4B, the values of the jackpot count, the total determined number of balls and the average determined number of balls are updated, and the jackpot number counting process is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S128 that the number of jackpots is not one (NO), that is, if it is determined as YES one or more times in S123, the number of jackpot occurrences and the types of jackpots are determined. Based on the ratio set in the output ratio setting table, the number of provisional balls stored is distributed to each of the series of big hits, thereby calculating the number of big hits for each big hit (S130), In each of a series of jackpot histories in the history table, the calculated number is stored as the determined number of balls to be played (S131), and based on the stored number of balls to be played (that is, the number of jackpot balls), FIG. In the jackpot type table shown in FIG. 4, the values of the jackpot count, the total determined number of balls and the average determined number of balls are updated, and the jackpot number counting process is completed.

  A specific example of the processing of S130 and S131 will be described with reference to FIG. 2C, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4A. In the pachinko machine 10 of model A with the machine number 1, FIG. As shown in the figure, 15 rounds of big hits are generated and finished, and during the input period of a series of prize ball signals, 7 rounds of big hits are generated and finished, and a series of prize ball signals are input, Is 3090 (that is, jackpot history 3 and 4 shown in FIG. 4), as shown in FIG. 3, the model A jackpot payout ratio is 15 for 15 rounds and 1 for 7 rounds. The number of big hits per round big hit is 3090 × 2/3 = 2060, and the number of big hits per round 7 big hit is 3090 × 1/3 = 1030. 2060 to the number, to the number of confirmed appearances of the same big hit history 4 Store 1030.

  According to this, since the number of hits for each jackpot is calculated based on the number of occurrences of jackpots and the ratio set for each jackpot type, the jackpot for each jackpot type can be accurately managed. . This processing is performed recently, for example, even if a variable start winning device constituting a start winning opening is won, there is only one prize ball, but during a chance change after a big hit or during a short time, the variable start winning device As a result of an increase in the frequency at which the player is in an advantageous state (for example, an open state) and a higher winning rate to the variable start winning device, the variable display speed of the variable display device based on the winning is increased, This is because the pachinko machine 10 with a short hitting interval has come out, so that the pachinko machine 10 can be managed effectively.

[2. Hall computer 100 according to the second embodiment]
In the hall computer 100 according to the second embodiment, the control unit 102 (S111 ′ in FIG. 6) functioning as the type determination unit is provisionally calculated based on the prize ball signal input during the jackpot signal input period. According to the number of balls, it is determined whether the type of jackpot generated in the pachinko machine 10 is the plurality of types. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot payout totaling process according to the second embodiment executed by the control unit 102 of the hall computer 100. Based on the fact that one jackpot signal is received from a certain pachinko machine 10, The process which totals the big hit ball of the pachinko machine 10 is shown.

  FIG. 6 differs from FIG. 5 only in that the processes of S104 and S110 are not performed, and only the process of S111 ′ is performed instead of S111. In S111 ', it is determined whether or not the number of provisional appearances recorded in S109 exceeds 1100. Here, 1100 pieces are obtained by adding a slight margin to the number of big hits that are expected to be obtained in seven rounds of big hit.

  The control unit 102 that performs the process of S111 'functions as the type determination unit. According to this, since the type of jackpot is determined according to the actual number of provisional payouts, erroneous determination is reduced.

  If it is determined in S111 'that the provisional number of balls has exceeded 1100 (YES), it is determined that a 15-round big hit has occurred (S112), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, if it is determined in S111 'that the provisional number of balls does not exceed 1100 (NO), it is determined that a 7-round jackpot has occurred (S113), and the process proceeds to S114. The control unit 102 that performs the processing of S112 or S113 functions as the specific payout number management unit.

[2. Hall computer 100 according to the third embodiment]
In the hall computer 100 according to the third embodiment, the control unit 102 (S111 ″ in FIG. 7) functioning as the type determination unit has a pachinko machine according to the type or combination of jackpot signals input to the signal input unit. 10 is characterized in that it is determined which of the plurality of types is the jackpot generated in step 10. Fig. 7 shows a third embodiment executed by the control unit 102 of the hall computer 100. It is a flowchart showing an example of the big hitting ball totaling process, and shows a process of counting the big hitting ball of the pachinko machine 10 based on receiving one big hit signal from a certain pachinko machine 10.

  FIG. 7 differs from FIG. 5 only in that there is no processing of S104 and S110, there are processing of S101a and S101b, and only processing of S111 ″ is performed instead of S111. If there is one jackpot signal received in S101 (YES), the unit 102 determines whether or not two jackpot signals are received (S101a). If there is no jackpot two signal reception (NO), the process proceeds to S102. If there is reception of two jackpot signals (YES), the jackpot two flag is set (S101b), and the process proceeds to S102. In S111 ″, it is determined whether or not the jackpot two flag is set in S101b. judge.

  The control unit 102 that performs the processing of S111 ″ functions as the type determination unit. According to this, the type of jackpot is determined according to the type or combination of jackpot signals output from the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot more accurately.

  If it is determined in S111 ″ that there is a big hit 2 flag set (YES), it is determined that a 15 round big hit has occurred (S112), and the process proceeds to S114. If it is determined that there is no (NO), it is determined that a 7-round big hit has occurred (S113), and the process proceeds to S114. The control unit 102 that performs the processing of S112 or S113 functions as the specific payout number management unit.

  In the third embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined using two types of jackpot signals, whereas in the first and second embodiments, only one type of jackpot signal is used. However, this is also applicable to cases where the jackpot signal input terminal in the communication unit 101 of the hall computer 100 is small.

[4. Modified example]
Finally, a modification of the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 may be a CR-type pachinko machine or a cash-type pachinko machine. The pachinko machine may be a sealed pachinko machine in which a pachinko ball as a game medium is enclosed in a non-touchable manner and a score is given in accordance with a winning in a winning opening.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the management device is the hall computer 100 that manages a plurality of gaming machines (pachinko machines 10) has been described, but the management device is not limited thereto, and the management device corresponds to each gaming machine. It may be provided and manage game information of the corresponding gaming machine.

  In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, an example of determining the type of jackpot according to the combination of jackpot signals, that is, when only one jackpot signal is input, 15 rounds jackpot, one jackpot signal and two jackpot signals In this example, when a round hit is made, a round 15 jackpot signal is input. When a round 7 jackpot occurs, a round 7 jackpot signal is input. The type of jackpot may be generated according to the type of the jackpot signal.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, an example in which the types of jackpots are two types of big hits of 15 rounds and big hits of 7 rounds has been described. Further, the jackpot type may be three or more. Here, the type of jackpot may include a jackpot with almost zero hitting balls (for example, a two-round jackpot with a very short jackpot period). In this case, if the big hit timer value is less than 60 seconds in S111 of FIG. 5 (the 60 seconds is an arbitrary value not less than the big hit period of the second round big hit and less than the big hit period of the seventh round big hit), it is determined that the second round big hit, Also, in S111 ′ of FIG. 6, the provisional number of balls <100 (100 is an arbitrary value that is greater than or equal to the number of big hits per 2 rounds (ie almost 0) and less than or equal to the number of big hits per 7 rounds) Then, it is determined to be a big hit of two rounds, and if there is reception of a big hit signal (for example, three signals of big hits) that can specify the big hit of two rounds in S111 ″ of FIG. The jackpot is excluded when calculating the final number of balls from the number of provisional balls. In other words, if 15 round jackpots and two round jackpots occur, And determined payout number of und jackpot, determined payout number two rounds jackpot may be set to 0.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 100 ... Hall computer 101 ... Communication part 102 ... Control part 103 ... Hard disk 104 ... Input / output device

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that is controllable to a specific game state in which a game medium for playing a game is paid out as a result of a predetermined game, and has a plurality of types of specific game states in which the number of game media to be paid out is different as the specific game state Manage
A first signal output from the gaming machine and capable of specifying that the gaming machine is controlled to the specific gaming state, and a second signal capable of specifying the number of gaming media paid out from the gaming machine. A signal input means for inputting;
Specific payout number management means for managing a specific payout number that is the number of game media paid out during the specific game state generated in the gaming machine;
A management device comprising:
A type determining unit that determines which of the plurality of types of the specific gaming state generated in the gaming machine according to an input mode of a signal input to the signal input unit;
A ratio setting means for setting, for each of the plurality of types of specific gaming states, information capable of specifying a ratio of the number of gaming media to be paid out in each specific gaming state with respect to a predetermined reference value;
The specific payout number management means specifies the number of occurrences of the specific gaming state and the type of each specific gaming state that occurred during the input period of the series of the second signals based on the determination result of the type determination means. And the second signal input during the input period, based on the number of occurrences of the specific gaming state specified and the ratio set by the ratio setting means for each specific gaming state type. A management apparatus that calculates a specific payout number for each specific game state from the specified number of game media.

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