JP2018102567A - Device for game and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for games, even when a game machine outputs no game signal capable of specifying a special game state, capable of specifying the special game state on the basis of an existing game signal.SOLUTION: The device for games includes: specific game state determination means capable of determining a type of a specific game state on the basis of game information to be transmitted when a game machine is controlled in the specific game state; collection zone setup means capable of setting up a collection zone after termination of the specific game state; and collection means capable of collecting game information transmitted in the setup collection zone. The collection zone setup means can set up the collection zone after the termination of the specific game state, to a first collection zone corresponding to a first special game state (a small winning mode) on the basis of a fact that it is determined to be the first special game state; and set up the collection zone after the termination of the specific game state, to a second collection zone corresponding to a second special game state (a non-small-winning mode) on the basis of a fact that it is determined to be the second special game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming apparatus and program capable of collecting gaming information related to gaming machines.

As this type of gaming device, an information processing device called a hall computer is installed in the game hall. This hall computer sets, for example, a collection section for each gaming state of the gaming machine, and sets each collection section set. It is configured to collect game information (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-248962 A

  However, the conventional gaming device has room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming device according to the present invention has a transmission means capable of transmitting game information relating to a game and a special gaming state rather than a normal gaming state after the end of the first specific gaming state as the specific gaming state. It is possible to control the first special gaming state that is easy to shift to and the second special gaming state that is more easily shifted to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state after the end of the second specific gaming state as the specific gaming state. In addition, the special game state shifted in the first special game state is easier to win the game medium to the variable winning means than the special game state shifted in the second special game state. Game information relating to a gaming machine, comprising: control means that can be controlled by the player; and payout means capable of paying out a predetermined number of game media based on winning of the game media to the variable winning means. In a collectable gaming device, when the gaming machine is controlled to the specific gaming state, a specific gaming state in which the type of the specific gaming state can be determined based on the gaming information transmitted from the transmitting means In the collection section set by the collection section setting means, the collection section setting means capable of setting the collection section after the end of the specific gaming state based on the determination result by the determination section, the specific gaming state determination section, and the collection section Collecting means capable of collecting game information transmitted from the transmitting means, and the collection section setting means is based on the fact that the specific gaming state determination means determines that the first specific gaming state is present, The collection section after the end of the specific gaming state can be set to a first collection section corresponding to the first special gaming state, and the specific gaming state determination means The collection section after the end of the specific gaming state can be set as the second collection section corresponding to the second special gaming state based on the determination that the second specific gaming state is established, and the collecting means Is capable of collecting game information transmitted from the transmission means in the first collection section set by the collection section setting means, and the transmission means in the second collection section set by the collection section setting means. The game information transmitted from can be collected.

In addition, the program of the present invention includes a transmission means capable of transmitting game information relating to a game, and a first special game that is easier to shift to the special game state than the normal game state after the first specific game state as the specific game state is completed. And the second special gaming state that is easier to shift to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state after the end of the second specific gaming state as the specific gaming state, and the first special gaming state The special gaming state that has shifted in the gaming state is the second gaming state.
Control means that can be controlled to make it easier to win a game medium to the variable winning means than the special game state that has shifted in the special game state, and based on the winning of the game medium to the variable winning means When the gaming machine is controlled to the specific gaming state, the computer constituting the gaming device capable of collecting gaming information relating to the gaming machine provided with a payout means capable of paying out a number of gaming media In addition, based on the game information transmitted from the transmission means, the specific gaming state determination means capable of determining the type of the specific gaming state, the end of the specific gaming state based on the determination result by the specific gaming state determination means Collecting section setting means capable of setting a collecting section later, and collecting game information transmitted from the transmitting means in the collecting section set by the collecting section setting means. A collection section after the end of the specific gaming state based on the fact that the specific gaming state determination means determines that the first specific gaming state is established. Can be set in the first collection section corresponding to the first special gaming state, and the specific gaming state is ended based on the fact that the specific gaming state determination means determines that the second specific gaming state is set. A later collection interval can be set as a second collection interval corresponding to the second special gaming state, and the collection means is transmitted from the transmission means in the first collection interval set by the collection interval setting means. The game information transmitted from the transmission means in the second collection interval set by the collection interval setting means can be collected. A.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a gaming system including a gaming device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a signal flowchart which shows the flow of the game signal in the system for games. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game apparatus. It is a graph which shows an example of the game information which a game device collects. It is a table | surface which shows the threshold value of the abnormality which a game device determines. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game board of the game machine used as collection object. It is a graph which shows the game performance of the game machine used as collection object. It is a time chart which shows the output mode of the game signal output from a gaming machine. It is a time chart for explaining a method of determining the type of jackpot, (a) is a time chart for explaining a method of determining the type of jackpot based on the output period of the jackpot signal, (b), It is a time chart for demonstrating the method of determining the kind of jackpot based on the ball which is outputting the jackpot signal. It is a time chart for demonstrating the method of determining the state after big hit, and (a) is for demonstrating the method of determining that it is a small hit mode from the time when the predetermined | prescribed determination conditions were satisfied. (B) is a time chart for explaining a method of determining that the small hit mode is established retroactively after the big hit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied. It is a time chart for demonstrating the method of extending the area considered as big hit, (a) is a time chart in the case of considering it as a big hit section including the big hit and the small hit mode generated after that, (b) These are time charts in the case where it is regarded as a big hit section including a big hit, a small hit mode generated thereafter, and a subsequent big hit. It is a time chart for demonstrating the method of determining the frequency | count of occurrence per small. It is a flowchart which shows the collection section setting process 1 which determines the type of jackpot based on the game information output during jackpot, and sets the collection section after jackpot according to the type of jackpot. It is a flowchart which shows the collection area setting process 2 which determines the game state after big hit based on the game information output after big hit, and sets the collection area after big hit according to the kind of game state. It is a flowchart which shows the collection area setting process 3 which sets the collection area after a big hit according to the kind of game state while determining the game state after a big hit based on the game information output after a big hit.

A preferred embodiment of each of a gaming apparatus, a program, and a gaming system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine 1 such as a pachinko machine.
It consists of zero or a plurality of gaming devices.

As the gaming apparatus, for example, a table lamp 20 that lends gaming media such as a game ball in exchange for cash insertion (banknotes), a call lamp that displays game information related to a pair of gaming machines 10 and a call function of a store clerk. 30, a stand computer 40, an island computer 50, and a hall computer 60 that collects game information for each gaming machine 10.
Although not specifically shown, the gaming machine 10 is a slot machine, the intermediary machine 20 is a type that rents medals, a counting device that can count gaming media, and exchange of gaming media acquired by the gaming machine 10 with a predetermined prize. A gaming device such as a prize exchange device is also installed.
Each of these gaming devices includes communication means and is connected to be able to perform data communication via a predetermined network (for example, a local area network).

Such a gaming system 1 is configured as a gaming information collection system that collects gaming information for each gaming machine 10 based on gaming information (also referred to as a gaming signal) output from the gaming machine 10, the machine 20, or the like. ing.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 and the inter-vehicle machine 20 include transmission means capable of transmitting game information relating to the game, and a game signal as shown in FIG. 2 is output from the transmission means.
For example, the gaming machine 10 displays a specific gaming state such as an out signal indicating the number of gaming media inserted, a safe signal (paying gaming information) indicating the number of gaming media paid out from the payout means provided in the gaming machine 10, and a big hit / bonus. A jackpot signal to be shown, a probability change / short time signal to show a shortened state of a change time of a symbol such as a probability change state or a special symbol, a start signal to show the number of changes of each special symbol or reel, and the like are output.
The inter-vehicle machine 20 outputs a sales signal indicating the amount of cash or the like input, gaming machine information that can identify the gaming machine attached to the machine, and the like.

When the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the out signal is output from a transmission means such as a game ball detection sensor provided in an out tank provided in the pachinko machine. To do. Further, when the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, for example, the out signal is output every time 10 gaming balls are thrown in, and the safe signal is output every time 10 gaming balls are paid out, for example. explain.
Also, as a signal indicating the number of game media payouts, instead of or in addition to the safe signal,
A payout number signal ”(payout game information) is output from the gaming machine 10. This “scheduled payout number signal” is also output every time a 10 payout planned number is generated. Specifically, the value of the “scheduled payout number counter” cumulatively stored in the gaming machine 10 is “10” based on the winning at the winning opening.
Is output once every time.
Such game signals are transmitted via the network to the base computer 40 and the island computer 5.
0 is relayed and transmitted to the hall computer 60.
The game signals are the base computer 40, the island computer 50, and the hall computer 60.
At least one of them is subjected to predetermined data processing (for example, digitization processing), and sequentially stored as game information for each gaming machine 10 in the hall computer 60.

The hall computer 60 operates as an example of a gaming device. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the hall computer 60 performs data communication with an input unit 61 composed of input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, a base computer 40, an island computer 50, and the like. Unit 62, a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device, and a display unit 63 for displaying game information for each gaming machine 10, a storage unit 64 including a storage unit such as a hard disk, and a control unit 65 (computer) for controlling each unit Etc., and is configured as an information processing apparatus that is mainly operated by a game hall administrator, a store clerk, or the like.

The control unit 65 operates as a collection unit, and sequentially stores game information for each gaming machine 10 received from the island computer 50 or the like via the communication unit 62 in the storage unit 64.
The game information stored in the storage unit 64 includes the number of starts obtained from the number of inputs of the start signal, the number of outs obtained from the number of inputs of the out signal, the safe number obtained from the number of inputs of the safe signal, and the safe occupying the number of outs. A base indicating the ratio of numbers (for example, percentage), a difference ball indicating the difference between the number of outs and the safe number (also called a ball), the number of jackpots determined from the number of jackpot signals input, and the ratio of the number of starts and jackpots There are jackpot probability, probability variation / time reduction number obtained from the number of inputs of probability variation / short time signal, sales amount determined from the number of input of sales signal, etc., such game information is for each gaming machine 10 and business days (for example, one day) Is stored for each unit).

These pieces of game information are stored separately according to the game state of the gaming machine 10.
As the gaming state of the gaming machine 10, when the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, a big hit state (also referred to as a big hit), a probability variation state (also referred to as a probable change) in which the probability of occurrence of the big hit becomes a high probability state,
There are a state advantageous for the player such as a time shortening state (also referred to as a time shortening) in which the variation time of the special symbol is a shortened state, and a normal gaming state (also referred to as a normal game) which is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player. The probability variation state may overlap with the time shortening state, and the time shortening state may not overlap with the probability variation state. Further, in the time reduction state (medium time reduction), the base is maintained at around 100 regardless of whether or not it overlaps with the probability variation state (probability variation).

The control unit 65 operates as a gaming state determination unit, thereby determining the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the gaming information transmitted from the transmission unit of the gaming machine 10.
For example, it is determined that a jackpot signal is being received when a jackpot signal is being received.
It is determined that the reception of the time-short signal is a certain change / short time. Further, the game state other than these is determined as the normal game state.
And the control part 65 sets a collection area according to the determined gaming state by operating as a collection section setting means, and collects game information for each set collection section.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, game information such as the number of starts, base, appearance, probability (big hit probability), etc. are collected separately for each collection section, such as during normal game, probable change, and short time, etc. The result is stored in the storage unit 64.

The hall computer 60 monitors the abnormality of the gaming machine based on the collected gaming information.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, “probability variation base abnormality” and “probability excessive abnormality” are monitored based on game information collected during time variation with time reduction.
“Probability change base abnormality” means that the base during probability change with a short time does not show a normal value but shows an abnormal value. (Per 10 minutes) shows an abnormal value without showing a normal value.
The reason for such monitoring is to monitor whether the base is up more than necessary at this time, although the base is higher than the normal gaming state based on the occurrence of a short time. In that sense, the base up is caused by a short time, so the “probable base abnormality”
The term “probable excessive change abnormality” can be read as “short time base abnormality” and “short time abnormality”.
The control unit 65 operates as a determination value determination unit, and determines whether or not the base and the ball that are likely to change with time reduction correspond to predetermined determination values (also referred to as threshold values).

For example, the base of the probability variation state with a general time reduction is as shown in "General probability variation" in FIG.
Since it is in the range of 50 to 130 (second determination value), it is determined whether or not the base under probability change with time reduction falls within this range. When the probability changing base with time reduction falls within this range, it is determined as normal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined as abnormal.
Moreover, if this judgment is expressed in another way, the base of the probability variation state with a general time reduction is:
Since it is within the range of 50 to 130 (second judgment value), whether the base under probability change with time reduction is out of this range, that is, within the range of 0 to less than 50 or over 130 Determine if. When the probability changing base with time reduction is within this range, it is determined as abnormal, and when it is not within this range, it is determined as normal.

Similarly, for example, a ball that is likely to change with a general time reduction (also referred to as a difference ball) is within 2000 balls (second determination value) per 10 minutes, as shown in “General probability change” in FIG. 5. For this reason, it is determined whether or not the oddly changing ball with a short time falls within this range. Then, it is determined to be normal when the oddly changing ball with time reduction falls within this range, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
Moreover, if this determination is expressed in another way, the number of balls that are likely to change with a general time reduction is
Since it is within 2000 balls per minute (second determination value), it is determined whether or not the probable outrun with time reduction is out of this range, that is, within the range exceeding 2000 balls. Then, it is determined to be abnormal when the probable ball is within this range, and when it is not within this range, it is determined to be normal.
Note that the base is normally maintained at around 100 even during a short period of time without any change in accuracy, and therefore, using the second determination value similar to the above, it is synonymous with “probability change base abnormality” and “probability change excessive abnormality”. It is also possible to determine a certain “short time base abnormality” and “too short time abnormality”.

Also, not only during the above-mentioned shortage, but also the normal gaming state, that is, the threshold of the base abnormality during non-time reduction (referred to as "normal base abnormality") and the overtime abnormality during non-time reduction (referred to as "normal excessive abnormality"). It can also be provided.
In non-short-time (normal game state), the base and play are lower than the short-time state,
A numerical range in which the threshold of “normal base abnormality” is lower than “probability base abnormality” (for example, 10 to 50)
It is preferable that the threshold value of “normally excessively abnormal” is lower than “probably excessively abnormal” (for example, within 500 balls).
Moreover, the abnormality notification mode when the abnormality determination is performed may be different between when “normal base abnormality” is monitored and when “probability variation base abnormality” is monitored.
In addition, a threshold for determining an abnormality in each gaming state such as non-time-saving and time-saving is input by an administrator of a game hall or an operator such as a store clerk through the input unit 61 provided in the hall computer 60. Can be set to any value.

In addition, the hall computer 60 operates the display unit 63 as a notification unit, and performs a predetermined notification based on the determination that the base and the ball being played are not corresponding to the predetermined determination values. Let it be done. Specifically, when the above abnormality is determined, a notification indicating the abnormality is given.
Notification of an abnormality can be made through the display screen of the display unit 63. For example, “the XX range of the gaming machine 10 is“ probably too abnormal ”. "And other messages are displayed. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can check whether or not the gaming machines 10 in the XX range are abnormal.

In addition, a judgment value for monitoring such “probability variation base abnormality” and “probability variation overabnormality” (
The threshold value may vary depending on the gaming performance of the gaming machine.
Regardless of whether or not it involves certainty, it is common to set the base around 100 so as not to reduce the current player's possession or maintain the possession,
Some gaming machines to be collected have the ability to increase the number of balls during this time.
When collecting game information of gaming machines having such performance, the above judgment value does not apply, so it is determined that there is no abnormality, and “probability-based abnormality” and “probability excessive abnormality” are determined. In that case, proper monitoring cannot be performed.
For example, there are the following gaming machines having the ability to increase the number of balls in a short time regardless of whether or not there is a probability change.

FIG. 6 is an example of the gaming board 11 provided in the gaming machine 10 (pachinko machine) having the ability to increase the number of balls during a short time.
The game board 11 includes two start ports 110 and 111, two special symbol display devices 112,
113, two large winning openings 114 and 115 (variable winning means), a normal symbol operating gate 116,
A normal symbol display device 117, two normal winning ports 120 and 121, an out port 122, and the like are provided. Moreover, the start port 111 is a normal electric accessory (electric tulip),
The entrance can be enlarged by the normal symbol display device 117 display. The display 118 is a display device for production, and performs display related to the display results of the two special symbol display devices 112 and 113. For example, the display 118 is provided with a decorative symbol corresponding to each of the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 as a related display.

With such a configuration, for example, when a winning is made at the start port 110, the special symbol display device 112 is selected.
The symbol (identification information) starts to fluctuate and stops fluctuating after a predetermined time. When the stopped symbol indicates a big hit (game result), a big win state (specific game state) in which the big winning opening 114 is opened a predetermined number of times is set.
If the winning opening 111 is won when the entrance is enlarged, the special symbol display device 113 is displayed.
The symbol (identification information) starts to fluctuate and stops fluctuating after a predetermined time. When the stopped symbol indicates a big hit (game result), a big win state (specific game state) in which the big winning opening 114 is opened a predetermined number of times is set.
The number of times the big winning opening 114 is opened is called a so-called number of rounds, and changes according to the combination of the big hit symbol.
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are “3”, “5”, “7
When each stop is performed, the big winning opening 114 is a 16 round big hit that opens 16 times. Further, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”.
”,“ 9 ”, and“ 0 ”, respectively, it will be a big hit of 6 rounds where the big prize opening 114 is opened 6 times.
In addition, the symbols “0” to “9” and the symbols corresponding to “small hits” described later (for example,
Other symbols (for example, “E”, “L”, “−”, etc.) except “F”) are symbols indicating a loss, and even if these symbols are stopped, the big prize opening 114 is not opened. Absent.
It is also possible to separately provide a jackpot symbol that is a two-round jackpot where the jackpot 114 is opened twice.

Moreover, the specifications of each winning a prize opening, display device, etc. can be as follows, for example.
[Number of prize balls]
・ Start 110: 4 prize balls ・ Start 111: 1 prize ball ・ Large prize opening 114: 15 prize balls ・ Large prize opening 115: 10 prize balls ・ Normal prize opening 120, 121: 5 prize balls [Special design, reserved digestion]
Each of the two special symbol display devices 112 and 113 has four holding devices and can be changed simultaneously. When one special symbol display device stops at the big hit or small hit symbol, the other special symbol display device loses its state or the fluctuation is interrupted until the big hit or the small hit ends.
[Big hit]
・ Maximum opening time for a grand prize opening during one round: 28 seconds ・ Upper limit of the number of winning prizes during a round: 10 ・ Interval time from the start of a big hit to the opening of the big winning opening: 1 second ・ Each round Interval time: 1 second • Interval time at the end of jackpot: 1 second • Average digestion time in 1 round (average release time): 8 seconds

In addition, each said term can be defined as follows, for example.
・ Prize ball: Number of balls to be paid out from a gaming machine when a game ball is awarded to various winning gates.
-Maximum opening time of a grand prize opening during one round: Maximum openable time per round of the big prize opening. When this time elapses, the large winning opening shifts to a closed state regardless of the number of winnings.
-Upper limit of the number of winning prizes in one round: The number of balls that the winning prize opening allows. When winning a prize-winning hole for the number of balls, the prize-winning opening will shift to a closed state even before the maximum opening time per round at the winning prize opening elapses.
Interval time between rounds: Time from the end of one round to the start of the next round (the time during which the big prize opening between the rounds is closed).
-Interval time at the end of jackpot: Time from the end of the last round of jackpot to the end of jackpot.

The gaming machine 10 has a probability variation function. For example, in the low probability state, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 have a jackpot probability of stopping at the jackpot symbol is 1/319,
As shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”.
, When the odd symbol of “9” is a big hit, until the next big hit, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are in a high probability state in which the big hit probability that the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at the big hit symbol varies to 1/75 (probably changing) ) In the present embodiment, the probability variation ratio is ½ because the probability variation is 5 in 10 symbols of the jackpot symbol, but the probability variation ratio is not limited to this.
In addition, when the above two round big hits are provided, the big hit (
It is also possible to provide at least one of a (big hit) and a big hit (rush) that does not change after the big hit.
In addition, during this probability change, the time is short, and the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will make a hit display becomes higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening time of the start port 111 becomes longer. At this time, it is preferable that the variation time of the symbol of the normal symbol display device 117 is shorter than the normal gaming state. As a result, the winning frequency of game balls to the start port 111 increases. And this starting port 11
Based on the increase in the winning frequency to 1, the base for starting opening winning is maintained at about 100.
In addition, during this time, the fluctuation time of the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 is shortened.

On the other hand, when the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are big hits with even symbols of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, and “0”, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 after the big hit. However, until the special symbol is changed 60 times (until the special symbol is stopped 60 times), there is no probability change but the time is short.
In addition, during this time, the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will make a hit display becomes higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening time of the start port 111 becomes longer. At this time, it is preferable that the variation time of the symbol of the normal symbol display device 117 is shorter than the normal gaming state. As a result, the winning frequency of game balls to the start port 111 increases. Based on the increase in the winning frequency at the starting port 111, the base for starting port winning is maintained at about 100.
As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a shorter time after a big hit with an odd symbol, and a shorter time without a major change after a big hit with an even symbol.
Also, during this time, the entrance of the start port 111 is easier to expand than the normal game state so that the base is maintained at around 100, and the winning frequency of game balls to the start port 111 increases. The method of increasing the winning frequency of the game ball to the start port 111 is not limited to the above-described method, but the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 is displayed as a hit is higher than the normal game state. One or two or more of making the opening time of 111 longer than the normal gaming state and shortening the fluctuation time of the symbol of the normal symbol display device 117 (which may include a stop time) than the normal gaming state. Any combination of the methods may be used.
In the present embodiment, 16 rounds of big hit is taken as an example of the first specific gaming state, and 6 rounds of big hit that becomes a high probability state after the big hit is taken as an example of the second specific gaming state.

The gaming performance of the gaming machine 10 described so far is the same as that of a general probability variation type pachinko machine, but the gaming machine 10 further has the ability to increase the number of balls in time.
For example, there is “small hit” among the types of hits of the special symbol display device 113, and a small hit frequent appearance state in which this small hit frequently appears in a short time (for example, a winning probability of 1 / 1.01).

“Small Win” is an example of a special gaming state. When a small win is won by a lottery executed based on a winning at the start port 111, the special symbol display device 113 displays a small hit symbol such as “F”. This is a hit state in which the winning prize opening 115 is stopped and opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). In this case, the special winning opening 115 may be opened twice or more as long as the total opening time is within a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). Even if the opening time is within a predetermined time, the special winning opening 115 is closed by a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of winning.
This “small hit” is controlled so as to appear frequently in a short time by the control means (for example, main board) of the gaming machine 10, that is, the time shortening state is an example of the special gaming state.
This is because the entrance of the start port 111 is easy to expand during time reduction, and as a result, the special symbol display device 113 is easy to operate, regardless of whether or not there is a probability change.
However, this “small hit” is configured to be able to enjoy the benefits only during the short time after 16 rounds of big hit even during the short time.

In this configuration, the control means included in the gaming machine 10 makes it easier to win a game ball in the big winning opening 115 in the short time after the 16 round big hit than in the short time after the 6 round big hit. It is realized by being controlled as described above.

Regardless of whether or not there is a probability change, “small hits” occur frequently during all time reductions.
As a method of enjoying the benefits of “small hit” only during the short time after the big round of 6 rounds, for example, in the game board 11, each of the form shown in FIG. 6A and the form shown in FIG. It can also be realized by providing a movable piece 119 that is displaced.
Specifically, the control means of the gaming machine 10 causes frequent “small hits” not only during the short time after 16 rounds of big hits, but also during short hours after 6 rounds of big hits. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the big prize opening 115 is open, the big prize opening 1
The movable piece 119 is displaced so as to prevent the winning of the game ball to 15.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the winning prize opening 115 is open during the short time after 16 rounds of big hit, the game ball is not prevented from winning the winning prize opening 115. The movable piece 119 is displaced.
Although such a displacement of the movable piece 119 results in a small hit frequent appearance state in which “small hits” frequently appear during all the time reductions, the benefits of “small hits” can be enjoyed only during the time reduction after 16 rounds of big hits. Only in the state, that is, substantially during the short time after 16 rounds of big hit, the “small hit mode” (first special game state) that makes it easy to win a game ball into the big winning opening 115 can be generated.
In other words, the shortage after 16 rounds is the first special game state ("small hit mode"), and the shortage after 6 rounds is a small hit frequent state regardless of whether or not there is a probability change. It becomes the second special gaming state in which it is difficult to enjoy the benefits, and it is easier to win game balls in the big winning opening 115 in the short time after the big hit of 16 rounds than in the short time after the big hit of 6 rounds It will be controlled to become. In other words, the short time after 16 rounds of big hit becomes a substantial “small hit mode”.
Further, in the normal gaming state, the “small hit” is set to be less likely to occur by the control means provided in the gaming machine 10 (because the entrance of the start port 111 is less likely to expand than during the short time), thereby shortening the time. In the state, that is, the special game state, it is easier to shift to “small hit” than in the normal game state.
In the first special gaming state (short time after big hit after 16 rounds), it is easier to win a game ball to the big prize opening 115 than in the second special gaming state (short time after big round 6 hits). The control method is not limited to the exemplified control of the movable piece 119, and can be realized by an arbitrary method. For example, in the second special game state, “the small hit symbol does not stop”, “
For example, the big prize opening 115 is opened only for a very short time after hitting.
Further, even in the second special game state, there may be a case where a prize is awarded to the big prize opening 115.
In this case, it is preferable that it is harder to win the big prize opening 115 than in the first special gaming state.
In addition, the movable piece 119 is displaced only in the short time after 16 rounds of big hit, so that it does not interfere with the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 115 shown in FIG. 6B. In the gaming state, it is preferably displaced in the form shown in FIG.

The “small hit mode” that is controlled to occur only after 16 rounds of big hit overlaps with that of the short time, so the base during the short time is not only the base up by winning of the start opening 111 but also the small hit. It becomes a high base state in which base up due to occurrence is also added. As a result, when collecting gaming information of the gaming machine 10 having such gaming performance, the above-described determination value (second determination value) during probability variation with a short time does not apply. Without
Appropriate monitoring cannot be performed because “probable variation base abnormality” and “probability excessive abnormality” may be determined.
Therefore, it is preferable to change the determination value only during the short time after 16 rounds of big hit.

For example, in the “probability change base abnormality”, the base under probability change with a special time shortening that overlaps with the small hit mode is 200 to 300 (first determination value) as shown in “special probability change” in FIG. It is set to be within the range, and it is determined whether or not the base under probability change with time reduction falls within this range. Then, by the operation as the determination value determination means of the control unit 65, it is determined to be normal when the probability changing base with time reduction falls within this range, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
Moreover, if this determination is expressed in another way, the base in the probability variation with a special time reduction that overlaps with the small hit mode is set to be within the range of 200 to 300 (first determination value),
The range in which the probability change with time reduction is outside this range, that is, within the range of 0 to less than 200,
Or, it is determined whether or not it is within a range exceeding 300. When the probability changing base with time reduction is within this range, it is determined as abnormal, and when it is not within this range, it is determined as normal.

In addition, in the case of “probable excessive change abnormalities”, as shown in the “special probability change” in FIG. 3000
It is set to be within the ball (first determination value), and it is determined whether or not the ball that is likely to change with time reduction falls within this range. And by the operation | movement as a judgment value determination means of the control part 65, it determines with it being normal, when it comes out in this range and the ball in which the probability change is accompanying falls within this range, and when it does not fall within this range, it determines with it being abnormal.
In other words, if this judgment is expressed in another way, the number of balls that are prone to change with a special short time that overlaps with the small hit mode is set to be within 3000 balls per 10 minutes (first judgment value). Then, it is determined whether or not the probable ball with time reduction is out of this range, that is, within the range exceeding 3000 balls. Then, it is determined to be abnormal when a ball that is likely to change with time reduction falls within this range, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
Note that the base of the probability variation state with a general time reduction not overlapping with the small hit mode and the ball in the probability variation with a general time reduction not overlapping with the small hit mode are the threshold values shown in “General probability variation” in FIG. Needless to say, “probability variation base abnormality” and “probability excessive abnormality” are determined based on the second determination value.

In addition, the hall computer 60 operates the display unit 63 as a notification unit and determines whether the base and the ball in the small hit mode do not correspond to the predetermined determination values based on the predetermined value. Make a notification. Specifically, when the above abnormality is determined, a notification indicating the abnormality is given.
Notification of an abnormality can be made through the display screen of the display unit 63. For example, “the XX range of the gaming machine 10 is“ probability-based abnormality ”. "And other messages are displayed. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can check whether or not the gaming machines 10 in the XX range are abnormal.
In addition, it is preferable to change the notification mode between the general probability change and the special probability change so that the notification indicating the abnormality can be identified as the general probability change or the special probability change.

In changing such a determination value, it is necessary to determine whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a gaming state in which the determination value should be changed.
When a gaming signal indicating the “small hit mode” is output as a gaming signal indicating a gaming state from the gaming machine 10, appropriate monitoring is performed by changing the determination value over the output period. be able to.
However, since a game signal that can specify the “small hit mode” may not be output, in such a case, from other game signals, the “small hit mode” or “non-small hit mode” It is necessary to judge whether it is inside.
In the following description, a game signal that can specify the “small hit mode” is not output from the gaming machine 10, and it is determined whether the “small hit mode” or the “non-small hit mode” is based on other game signals. Will be described.

As described above, it is assumed that the gaming machine 10 outputs at least five gaming signals, that is, an out signal, a safe signal, a big hit signal, a probability variation / time-short signal, and a start signal.
The output mode of each game signal is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the “big hit signal” is output during the big hit (b, d interval), and the output stops when the big hit ends. From the output period of such “big hit signal”, it is possible to specify the big hit.
“Probability change / short time signal” means that during big hit (b, d section), during probability change (c section), and short time (e
Are output over the interval. Therefore, it is possible to specify a gaming state advantageous to the player from the output period of such “probability change / short time signal”. Further, the period (a, f interval) in which the “probability change / short time signal” is not output can be regarded as a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. Furthermore, if you want to extract only during the probability change or during the short time excluding the big hit,
It can be extracted by subtracting the output period of the “big hit signal” from the output period of the “short time signal”.
The “start signal” is output every time the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are operated once and stopped. For this reason, during the big hit (b, d section), since the operation of the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 is always stopped, the big hit is not output.
The “safe signal” is output every time 10 gaming balls are paid out from the gaming machine 10. During the big hit (b, d interval), during the probability change (c interval), and during the short time (e interval), the payout frequency increases, so the output of the “safe signal” is concentrated.
The out signal is output every time 10 gaming balls are thrown into the gaming machine 10. When the player is continuously throwing game balls, it is output constantly (for example, about 10 times per minute).
The hall computer 60 specifies the “small hit mode” by receiving each game signal having such output characteristics.
In the following description, “output” of a game signal from the gaming machine 10 can be read as “reception” of a game signal by the hall computer 60.

As a method of specifying the “small hit mode”, the “small hit mode” will be shifted to “
There are two methods: an indirect determination method for determining “type of jackpot” and a direct determination method for directly determining “state after jackpot”. Each method will be described below.

In the indirect determination method, “type of big hit” is determined.
As described above, there is a difference that the big hit that shifts to the “small hit mode” has 16 rounds, and the big hit that does not shift to the “small hit mode” has six rounds.
Due to such differences, the hall computer 60 operates as the specific gaming state determination means to determine the “big hit type”, thereby determining whether the state after the big hit is “small hit mode”. Is identified.

For example, it is determined whether the number of rounds is 16 big hits or other big hits (6 round big hits) based on the output period of the “big hit signal”.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the control unit 65 measures a time T from the rising edge to the falling edge of the jackpot signal received via the communication unit 62.
When the time T is T1, the round number is determined to be a big hit of 16 rounds, and when the time T is T2 (<T1), the round number is determined to be a big hit of 6 rounds.
Thus, when it is determined that the number of rounds is a big hit of 16 rounds, the gaming state that shifts after the big hit is specified as the “small hit mode”. Since this “small hit mode” overlaps with the shortage of time, as shown in FIG. 9A, after the big hit determined to be 16 round big hit, the “a section” from the next big hit occurrence (second time) ”Is identified as“ small hit mode ”and this“
In the “a section”, the control unit 65 can also generate a “small hit mode signal”.
T1 and T2 have a relationship of T1> big hit time threshold> T2. Here, the big hit time threshold can be set to a time longer than the average big hit time of 6 rounds and shorter than the average big hit time of 16 rounds (for example, the average digestion time of 10 rounds, etc.).
For example, when the average digestion time for 16 rounds of big hit is 137 seconds (big hit start interval 1 second + jackpot end interval 1 second + round interval 15 seconds + 16 rounds average digestion time 128 seconds (16 rounds x 8 seconds)) 91 seconds obtained by subtracting 37 seconds from the time can be used as the above-mentioned “10 rounds of average digestion time” as a big hit time threshold.
If the output period of the “hit signal” is longer than or equal to this big hit time threshold (91 seconds), it is determined that it is a 16 round big hit, and the output period of the “hit signal” is less than the big hit time threshold (91 seconds). If so, it may be determined that the round is a big hit.

Also, instead of or in addition to the length of the “big hit signal” output period, “big hit signal”
Determine whether the number of rounds is 16 big hits or other big hits (6 round big hits) based on the number of outputs of “safe signal” (payout game information, but “scheduled payout number signal”) being output I can do it.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the control unit 65 measures the output (reception) number Y of “safe signals” during reception of the jackpot signal.
When the number of outputs is Y1, the number of rounds is determined to be a big hit of 16 rounds, and when the number of outputs is Y2 (<Y1), the number of rounds is determined to be a big hit of 6 rounds.
Thereby, when it is determined that the number of rounds is a big hit of 16 rounds, the gaming state that shifts after the big hit is specified as the “small hit mode”. Since this “small hit mode” overlaps with the shortage of time, as shown in FIG. 9B, after the big hit determined to be 16 round big hit, the “a section” from the next big hit to “ The control unit 65 may generate a “small hit mode signal” by specifying “a hit mode”.
Y1 and Y2 have a relationship of Y1> safe number threshold> Y2. Here, the safe number threshold is larger than the average number of outputs of the “safe signal” per 6 rounds,
The average output number of “safe signal” in 16 rounds of big hit can also be set to a small value (for example, the average output number of “safe signal” at the time of 10 round digestion).
For example, since the number of winning prize balls per 10 rounds is 15 prize balls × 10 counts × 10 rounds (1500 balls), this value is divided by 10 balls corresponding to the number of safe signals “150” Can be the average number of outputs of the “safe signal” during 10 rounds of digestion, which is the safe number threshold.
If the output number of the “safe signal” is greater than or equal to the safe number threshold (150), 1
If it is determined that 6 rounds are a big hit, and if the number of outputs of the “safe signal” is less than the safe number threshold (150), it may be determined that 6 rounds are a big hit.
In this way, the hall computer 60 operates as the specific gaming state determination means, and determines whether or not the state after the big hit is the “small hit mode” by determining the “type of big hit”. can do.

Next, in the direct determination method, “the state after the big hit” is directly determined.
As described above, during the “small hit mode”, it overlaps with the time reduction, so the start port 111 (
In addition to the base up due to winning the electric tulip), it will be in a high base state where base up due to small hits will also be added.
On the other hand, during the time reduction without the “small hit mode”, only the base is improved by winning the start port 111 (electric tulip), so the time reduction with the “small hit mode” and the “small hit mode” are accompanied. There is a difference in the number of “safe signal” outputs between the time and the short.
Due to such differences, the hall computer 60 operates as the special gaming state determination means, and determines the “type of state after the big hit”, that is, the “special gaming state type”. Specifies whether or not is "small hit mode".

For example, the control unit 65 may be a “safe signal” (payout game information, but a “payout number signal”) while a “start signal” (stop game information) is output a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times). ) Is monitored, and when the number of outputs of the “safe signal” exceeds a specific value (for example, 3 times), it is possible to determine the “small hit mode” (first special gaming state).
Specifically, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the control unit 65 monitors the number of “safe signals” output while the “start signal” is output five times. In this example, the number of “safe signals” output at the time (P2) when the sixth start signal is output is measured retroactively. Alternatively, the number of outputs of the “safe signal” at the rise or fall of the fifth start signal may be measured retrospectively. In this case, the number of outputs of the “safe signal” is five and exceeds the number of outputs of at least three times, so that it is determined as the “small hit mode”.
“Safe signal” output of 3 times is synonymous with that 30 or more game balls are paid out from the gaming machine 10, which is more than a short time without “small hit mode”. Indicates that the game ball of the game has been paid out.
The “safe signal” is output while the “start signal” is output a predetermined number of times (for example, five times).
When the number of outputs is below a specific value (for example, 3 times), it can be determined that the time is short (second special gaming state) without the “small hit mode”. In this case, whether the time is short or not without “small hit mode”, the probability change or non-change probability does not matter.

By such a “small hit mode” determination, as shown in FIG. 10A, from the time point P2 when the determination condition is satisfied, the control unit 65 raises the “small hit mode signal” and until the next big hit. It is also possible to output continuously (b section).
In this case, at the timing P1 at which the output of the big hit signal is stopped, a setting is made to regard it as a short and medium time (second collection interval) without the “small hit mode”, and then the timing P2 at which the “small hit mode” is determined. Therefore, it is possible to make a setting to change during the “small hit mode”.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, from the time point P2 when the determination condition is satisfied, to the time point P1 when the determination condition is satisfied to the time point P1 when the previous big hit ends, while the “small hit mode signal” is raised. It is also possible to make a setting that is considered to have been in the “small hit mode” retroactively (a
+ B section).
As described above, the hall computer 60 operates as the special gaming state determination means by the control unit 65 to determine the “type of state after the big hit”, that is, the “special gaming state type”. Can be specified.

In determining the “special game state type”, the base may be monitored instead of monitoring the “safe signal” for a specific number of outputs while the “start signal” is output a predetermined number of times.
For example, since the base in the short time without "small hit mode" is 130 or less,
A predetermined (for example, 20) margin (safety factor) may be taken and the “small hit mode” may be determined when the base becomes 150 or more.

In this way, when the “small hit mode” is determined by either the indirect determination method or the direct determination method, the thresholds of “probability variation base abnormality” and “probability excessive abnormality” monitored during this time are changed to appropriate values. can do.
Specifically, regardless of whether or not there is a probability change, when it is determined that the time is short without the “small hit mode”, the threshold corresponding to the “general probability change” in FIG. 5 (second determination) Value), and monitor “probability change base error” and “probability change over error”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is short with the “small hit mode”, the threshold value between them is set to a threshold value (first determination value) corresponding to “special probability variation” in FIG. Monitor for "probable excessive change".
Thus, by accurately determining the gaming state after the big hit, a threshold suitable for the gaming state can be set, and optimal monitoring can be performed.

In addition, such “small hit mode” determination allows not only monitoring of abnormalities but also collecting game information for each gaming state.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, game information such as “start count” and “base” is collected in a short time, but it is further distinguished whether or not it is in “small hit mode”. Game information can also be collected.
In other words, the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection interval setting means sets the time saving time (first special gaming state) with the “small hit mode” as the first collection interval, and the time reduction time without the “small hit mode”. It is also possible to set (second special game state) as the second collection section and collect game information in each collection section.
In the direct determination method, the collection section after the big hit is temporarily set as the second collection section by the operation as the collection section setting means of the control unit 65, and from the time when it is determined that the time is short with the “small hit mode”. The collection section after the big hit set as the second collection section can be changed to the first collection section. In this case, when changing the collection section to the first collection section, it is preferable to go back to the big hit.

In addition, during the “small hit mode”, a gaming state in which the player can expect the same level of hits as the big hit is obtained, and therefore, it is possible to perform processing in which the “small hit mode” is regarded as being a big hit.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when three jackpot signals are output, processing is performed assuming that three jackpots are generated three times. Processing corresponding to “a section” corresponding to “hit mode” can also be performed as a big hit.
Specifically, the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection interval setting means, as shown in FIG. 11A, the output interval of the second big hit signal determined as 16 round big hit, and the “small hit mode”. “Section 2” combined with “a section” corresponding to the inside can be regarded as one big hit section (specific collection section).
Then, it is assumed that the game information collected in “Section 2” is processed as game information (specific game information) during a big hit by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collecting means.
For example, the number of outputs of safe signals collected in this “section 2” (or outgoing balls, difference balls) can be displayed on the display unit 63.

Further, it can be regarded as one big hit section including the output section of the third big hit signal following the “a section” corresponding to the “small hit mode”.
When it is preferable to consider the 16 round big hit, the “small hit mode” and the next big hit as one big hit, because the “small hit mode” overlaps with the probability change that the next big hit is guaranteed. There is.
Therefore, the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection interval setting means corresponds to the output interval of the second big hit signal determined to be the big hit of 16 rounds and the “small hit mode” as shown in FIG. “A section” to be combined with the third jackpot signal output section (section 3)
“Section 2” can also be regarded as one big hit section (specific collection section).
Then, it is assumed that the game information collected in “Section 2” is processed as game information (specific game information) during a big hit by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collecting means.
For example, the number of outputs of safe signals collected in this “section 2” (or outgoing balls, difference balls) can be displayed on the display unit 63.

In addition, the number of “small hits” that occur during the “small hit mode” can be collected as the gaming state corresponding to the “small hit mode” is specified.
The small hit is generated after the start signal is output because it is a hit state that occurs with the operation of the special symbol display device 113. In addition, during the small hit, the big winning opening 115 is opened, and when the game ball is won by the opening, a predetermined number of “safe signals” are output.
From such a “small hit” feature, when the control unit 65 operates as the special gaming state transition determination means, after the output of the start signal and when a predetermined number of “safe signals” are output, It can be regarded as the occurrence timing of small hits.
For example, as a specification of the gaming machine 10, 10 game balls are paid out by winning the winning prize opening 115, and in “small hit”, an average of 2 is obtained by opening the winning prize opening 115 for about 1.8 seconds. When it is assumed that one game ball wins the big winning opening 115, about 20 game balls are paid out by occurrence of one small hit. Then, due to the occurrence of “small hit”, there is a possibility that the “safe signal” is output twice after the start signal is output.
By utilizing the characteristic output form of the game signal at the time of such a small hit occurrence,
By identifying occurrence of a small hit and the control unit 65 operates as a special gaming state transition number collecting means, it is possible to collect the number of occurrences of “small hit” in the “small hit mode”.

Specifically, when the control unit 65 operates as a special game state transition determination unit, every time a “start signal” (stop game information) is output, the current “start signal” is output from the previous “start signal” output. The number of “safe signals” (payout game information, but “scheduled payout number signal”) output until the output of “signal” is counted.
When the number of outputs of the “safe signal” is a predetermined number (for example, 2 or more), “small hit” is generated between the output of the previous “start signal” and the output of the current “start signal”. judge.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, at the output timing 3 of the “start signal”, the “safe signal” output between the output timing 2 of the previous “start signal” and the output timing 3 of the current “start signal”. Since the output number of “1” is “1”, it is not determined that “small hit” has occurred.
On the other hand, at the output timing 5 of the “start signal”, the number of outputs of the “safe signal” output from the output timing 4 of the previous “start signal” to the current “start signal” output timing 5 is “2”. Therefore, it is determined that “small hit” has occurred.
Similarly, at the output timings 9 and 11 of the “start signal”, the “safe” output between the previous “start signal” output timings 8 and 10 and the current “start signal” output timings 9 and 11. Since the number of outputs of “signal” is “2”, it is determined that “small hit” has occurred.
In addition, at other output timings of the “start signal”, the number of “safe signals” output from the previous “start signal” output to the current “start signal” output is “
Since it is 1 ”or less, it is not determined that“ small hit ”has occurred.
Based on the result of such determination, the control unit 65 operates as a special game state transition number collecting means, and in the example shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that “small hit” has occurred three times during the “small hit mode”. Collected.
In this way, every time the “start signal” is output, the “start signal” output between the previous “start signal” output and the current “start signal” output is output between two “start signal” outputs.
By counting the number of outputs of the “safe signal”, it is possible to determine whether or not “small hit” has occurred, and thereby it is possible to collect the number of “small hits” that have shifted to the “small hit mode”.

Characteristic operation related to the setting of the collection section corresponding to the “small hit mode” as described above (
Function) is a program (stored in a storage means such as a hard disk provided in the storage unit 64).
And data) are executed by a control unit 65 (or a CPU provided therein) configured as a computer.
13 to 15 show flowcharts of this program, and the characteristic operation (function) described above will be described with reference to these flowcharts.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the collection section setting process 1 showing the collection section setting process based on the determination of “type of jackpot”.
In this process, it is first determined whether or not a jackpot signal has been received (S1). When the big hit signal is not received (S1-No), the process is terminated, and when the big hit signal is received (S1-Yes), the big hit type determination process is executed (S2).

In the jackpot type determination process, for example, as described above, the length of the jackpot signal, instead of or in addition to this, a “safe signal” during reception of the jackpot signal (or “scheduled number signal”, hereinafter FIG. (Same for 15), the “big hit type”, that is, the “specific gaming state type” is determined based on the number of receptions.
As a result of the determination process, it is determined whether or not the “big hit type” is the first specific gaming state (16 round big hit) (S3).
When it is determined that the first specific gaming state (16 rounds big hit) (S3-Yes), the collection interval after the end of the big hit (specific gaming state) is set as the first collection interval corresponding to the “small hit mode” ( S4) The process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first specific gaming state (16 round big hit) (S3-No)
), That is, when it is determined that the second specific gaming state (6 rounds big hit), the big hit (
The collection section after the end of the specific gaming state) is set as a second collection section that does not correspond to the “small hit mode” (S5), and the process is terminated.
Note that the second collection section indicates a short time (probability variation or non-probability variation) without the “small hit mode”, and after the reception of a predetermined start number (for example, 60 times), the next big hit If the probability change / short-time signal falls before the signal is received, this interval can be determined as “short-time” without subsequent probability change, and even if the next jackpot signal is received, the probability change / When the time-short signal remains on, this section can be determined as “probably changing” afterwards.
In this case, if it is determined that “time is short” without any change in probability, the section in the short time state that has been completed may be set as a different section from that during the probability change, and game information may be collected separately from other sections. For example, the first section = small hit mode (short for probability change), second section = non-small hit mode (short for probability change), third section = non-small hit mode (short for non-change probability), fourth section = normal mode (non-probability change) It is also possible to collect game information for each section (the same applies to FIGS. 14 and 15).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the collection section setting process 2 showing the collection section setting process based on the determination of “the type of gaming state after the big hit”.
In this process, first, it is determined whether or not reception of the jackpot signal is stopped (S11).
When the reception of the big hit signal is not stopped (S11-No), the processing is ended. When the reception of the big hit signal is stopped (S11-Yes), the following processing is executed.

First, the collection section after the big hit (specific game state) corresponding to the big hit signal related to the reception stop is set as the second collection section not corresponding to the “small hit mode” (S12).
Then, it will be in the reception waiting state of a game signal (S13-No), and if a game signal is received (S
13-Yes), the big hit after state determination process is executed (S14).
In the post-hit state determination process, a determination process of “type of game state after big hit”, that is, “special game state type”, is performed based on the received game signal.
For example, as described above, while the “start signal” is received a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the reception number of the “safe signal” is monitored, and the reception number of the “safe signal” is a specific value (for example, When exceeding three times, the gaming state after the big hit (specific gaming state) is determined to be the first special gaming state ("small hit mode").
As a result of such determination processing, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit (specific gaming state) is the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”) (S15).

When it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit (specific gaming state) is the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”) (S15-Yes), the second that does not correspond to the “small hit mode” in S12.
The collection section once set in the collection section is changed and set to the first collection section corresponding to the “small hit mode” (S16).
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), this setting may be set by changing from the second collection period to the first collection period from the time point P2 determined as the first special gaming state ("small hit mode"). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10B, it is possible to change from the second collection section to the first collection section and set it back to the point P1 when reception of the jackpot signal is stopped.
On the other hand, the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is the first special game state ("small hit mode")
When it is determined that it is not (S15-No), that is, when it is determined that the second special gaming state (normal probability change / short time), the process is terminated. That is, the processing is ended while the collection section after the end of the big hit (specific game state) corresponding to the big hit signal related to the stop of reception is set as the second collection section not corresponding to the “small hit mode”.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the collection section setting process 3 showing the collection section setting process based on the determination of “the type of gaming state after the big hit”.
In this process, first, it is determined whether or not reception of the jackpot signal is stopped (S21).
When the reception of the big hit signal is not stopped (S21-No), the processing is terminated. When the reception of the big hit signal is stopped (S21-Yes), the following processing is executed.

First, a game signal reception wait state is entered (S22-No), and when a game signal is received (S
22-Yes), the big hit after state determination process is executed (S23).
In the post-hit state determination process, a determination process of “type of game state after big hit”, that is, “special game state type”, is performed based on the received game signal.
For example, as described above, while the “start signal” is received a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the reception number of the “safe signal” is monitored, and the reception number of the “safe signal” is a specific value (for example, If it exceeds three times, the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”) is determined.
As a result of such determination processing, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit (specific gaming state) is the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”) (S24).

When the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is determined to be the first special game state ("small hit mode") (S24-Yes), the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is set to "small hit mode". Is set to the first collection section corresponding to "(S25).
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), this setting may be set by changing from the second collection period to the first collection period from the time point P2 determined as the first special gaming state ("small hit mode"). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10B, it is possible to change from the second collection section to the first collection section and set it back to the point P1 when reception of the jackpot signal is stopped.
On the other hand, the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is the first special game state ("small hit mode")
When it is determined that it is not (S24-No), that is, when it is determined that the second special gaming state (normal probability change / short time), the gaming state after the big hit (specific gaming state) is changed to the “small hit mode”. A second collection interval that does not correspond is set (S26).
Thus, in the first collection section and the second collection section set by the characteristic operation of the control unit 65 shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the gaming machine 10 and the table transmitted for each collection section. The game information from the intermediary machine 20 is divided and collected for each collection section.

As described above, according to the hall computer 60 operating as the gaming device of the present invention, even a gaming machine that does not output a gaming signal that can specify the “small hit mode” is based on an existing gaming signal. "Small hit mode" can be specified by
The collection section can be divided into a medium state and a gaming state that is not in the “small hit mode”.
Thereby, it is possible to collect game information for each collection section, and it is possible to appropriately determine an abnormality or the like by setting an optimum threshold according to the collection section.

On the other hand, in the gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 1, when the gaming machine is in a special state advantageous to the player such as the probability changing state, the gaming machine is set to a special section, and the player is in the non-probable state. If it is a normal state that is advantageous to, it can be set as a normal section and game information can be collected for each set collection section, but only a special section and a normal section can be set as a collection section,
For gaming machines with a plurality of special states, a special section could not be set for each special state, so an appropriate collection section could not be set.
According to the gaming apparatus of the present embodiment, all or part of such problems that the conventional gaming apparatus should improve can be solved.

The preferred embodiments of the gaming apparatus and program of the present invention have been described above. However, the gaming apparatus and program according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say, implementation is possible.

The gaming machine 10 to be collected may be the gaming machine 10 of the following modified embodiment.
For example, for the big hit probability, the numerical values at the low probability and the high probability are not limited to this embodiment.
Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 112 does not win a small hit, but may win. Further, when the special symbol display device 112 wins a small hit, the probability of winning a small hit may be higher, lower or the same as that of the special symbol display device 113.
The probability variation state (probability variation state) continues until the next jackpot is won, but even in the so-called "ST type" pachinko machine where the probability variation state ends based on the fluctuation of the special number of special symbols. Good. In the case of ST type, the specified number of times may be any number.
Further, a so-called “falling lottery type” pachinko machine that continues until the probability variation state wins the falling lottery may be used. In this case, the fall lottery probability may be any value.
Also, the probability change state shifts according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is stopped and displayed, but the specific area (V zone) that exists in the attacker (big prize opening) that is released during the big hit May be controlled by a so-called “V-probability changer” that does not shift unless it passes through a specific area.
Further, the type and ratio of the (big hit symbol) that can be shifted to the probability variation state is not limited to this embodiment.
In addition, there are two big winning openings (attackers), one is a big winning opening dedicated to small hits and the other is a big winning opening dedicated to big hits. You may make it serve as a double.
Moreover, it is also possible to set the pending digestion order for operating the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 to be the winning order to the start opening, or to give priority to one of the special symbol display device 112 or the special symbol display device 113. .
In addition, the big hit to shift to the small hit mode is only the big hit of 16 rounds, but other big hits may be shifted to the small hit mode.
Also, regardless of whether or not there is a probability change, the transition to the small hit frequent appearance state is made only when the time reduction state (short time) is entered, but the entrance expansion of the start port 111 (electric tulip) is in the probability change state. May be shifted to only when the time is short enough to maintain the base 100, or only when the base time is not changed.
Further, not only during the time saving, but also after the big hit, it is assumed that all the states are shifted to the small hit frequent appearance state, and the mode may be shifted to the small hit mode based on the establishment of a specific condition.
Moreover, you may transfer to the small hit mode only after the big hit with a specific special symbol.
During the small hit mode, a game signal indicating that the small hit mode is in effect may be output, and may not be output unless in the small hit mode. Thereby, the hall computer 60 can determine whether or not the small hit mode is received by receiving the game signal.

The determination of the small hit mode (specific game state type) based on the game information transmitted during the big hit may be performed in the following modified embodiment.
For example, when there are a plurality of jackpots that shift to the small hit mode, when game information that can be determined to correspond to the plurality of jackpots is received, it may be determined that the jackpot mode shifts ( For example, when 16 rounds and 15 rounds are transitions to the small hit mode, if game information that can be determined to be the big hit is received, it is determined that the game shifts to the small hit mode.
Moreover, you may use together the function which determines the small hit mode based on the game information after big hit.
According to this, even when it is erroneously determined that the small hit mode is based on the game information during the big hit, it can be corrected in the middle. In other words, when determining the small hit mode based on the output period of the big hit signal, when the game ball is not awarded to the big prize opening at all during the big hit, the game ball is awarded to the big prize opening as usual for the six round big hit. In some cases, a big hit signal output period equivalent to 16 rounds may occur, and in this case, there is a risk of determining that the jackpot mode is not the small hit mode. However, if both functions are used together, even if the small hit mode is mistakenly determined, it can be corrected to the non-small hit mode later.
In addition, when correcting afterwards, it is preferable to change all the collection sections after the end of the big hit to the non-small hit mode later.
Also, if the 16th round ends very quickly, the reverse (small hit mode,
However, if both functions are used together, this can be appropriately dealt with.
In addition, it is possible to use various information such as safe signal, out signal, difference number (out), jackpot signal output period as game information during jackpot, but it can be used in combination, the number and type of jackpot, You may make it change the game information used according to the game state before shifting to a big hit.
In addition, when it is determined that the small hit mode has been continuously shifted for a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) or more (when the transition to the small hit mode has occurred after all the predetermined number of big hits have occurred), a predetermined notification is made. May indicate the possibility of an error in the determination function.
In addition, although “small hit mode” and “non-small hit mode” (second acquisition interval) are provided as collection intervals, “probable non-small hit mode” and “non-probable non-change mode” are also included in “non-small hit mode”. Since the “small hit mode” exists, it may be set to any one according to the number of times the start signal is transmitted after the big hit until the probability variation / short time signal is not received (in this embodiment, If you do not receive a probability change / short time signal after 60 hits after a big hit, set it to “non-probability non-small hit mode”).

The determination of the small hit mode (special game state type) based on the game information transmitted after the big hit may be the following modified embodiment.
For example, in the example in which the collection section is set as the “non-small hit mode” (second collection section) after the big hit, there is nothing in the collection section for a predetermined period after the big hit (for example, until 10 start signals are received). If it is determined that the “small hit mode” is in progress by the elapse of a predetermined period, the “small hit mode” collection section (first collection section) is set, and “ When it is not determined that the “small hit mode” is in progress, the “non-small hit mode” (second collection section)
A collection section may be set as
In addition, even when it is set to the “non-hit mode”, if it is determined that it is in the “small-hit mode” after that, the collection section after the big hit may be treated as the “small-hit mode” After setting the collection section as “small hit mode”, if a result that can be determined to be in “small hit mode” is not obtained for a specific period (for example, until 20 start signals are received), after big hit May be handled as “non-small hit mode”.

Further, the display unit 63 can perform the following display.
For example, the safe number (or difference ball) from the start of the 16-round big hit to the end of the small hit mode is cumulatively stored and displayed on the display unit 63, so that the small hit mode ends from the 16-round big hit start. Was treated as one big hit, but 1
The safe number (or difference ball) from the start of the big hit of the 6th round until the end of the big hit other than the 16th round is cumulatively stored and displayed on the display unit 63, thereby triggering the start of the small hit mode. From the start of the big hit to the end of the big hit that triggered the end of the small hit mode can be treated as one big hit.
Further, the safe number (or difference ball) from the start of the small hit mode to the end of the next big hit is cumulatively stored and displayed on the display unit 63, so that from the start of the small hit mode to the end of the next big hit mode. Can be treated as one big hit.
Further, by storing the safe number (or difference ball) from the start to the end of one small hit mode and displaying it on the display unit 63, it is possible to handle one small hit mode as one big hit. .

Further, the display screen (effect) of the display unit 63 may be different between the small hit mode and the non-small hit mode.
Further, the screen in the small hit mode may be different depending on the safe number in the small hit mode (screen A = safe number 0 to 500, screen B = safe number 501 to 1000, screen C = 1000.
Etc.)
Further, the screen in the small hit mode may be different depending on the number of safes in the 16 round big hit + small hit mode.
Further, the screen in the small hit mode may be changed according to the number of consecutive chants in the small hit mode (screen D = renso 1 to 2 times, screen E = renso 3 to 5 times, screen F). = Renso 6 times or more).
Also, when the front and rear big hits and the small hit mode are handled as one big hit, the screen handled as the single big hit may be different depending on the type of big hit (screen G =
16 rounds + small hit mode, screen H = small hit mode + 6 rounds, etc.).
The display (effect) is preferably performed by the calling lamp 30 in particular.

In addition, a signal indicating a winning from the gaming machine 10 to the special winning opening 115 can be output. In this case, the hall computer 60 operates as special gaming state determination means, and the type of special gaming state can be determined based on the signal. For example, it is possible to determine the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”) when the signal is received a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) or more during a short time.
Further, a small hit signal can be output from the gaming machine as a signal capable of specifying the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”). In this case, the hall computer 60 operates as the special gaming state determination means, and the first special gaming state can be specified based on the reception of the small hit signal. For example, the reception period of the small hit signal is determined as the first special gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the hall computer 60.
Call lamp 30, stand computer 40, island computer 50, counting device, gift exchange device,
The present invention can also be applied to other game devices such as a game information display device.

Note that “balls”, “balls”, and “pieces” used in the description of this embodiment are units for counting game balls, and all have the same meaning.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 10 Game machine 20 Inter-machine 30 Calling lamp 40 Computer 50 Island computer 60 Hall computer (game device)
63 Display (notification means)
64 storage (program, game information)
65 Control unit (various means)

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A transmission means capable of transmitting game information relating to a game, a first special game state that is easier to shift to a special game state than the normal game state after the end of the first specific game state as the specific game state, and the specific game state The special game that is controllable to the second special game state that is easier to shift to the special game state than the normal game state after the second specific game state ends, and that has shifted to the first special game state Control means that can be controlled so that the game medium can be easily won in the variable winning means in the state than in the special gaming state shifted in the second special gaming state, and the game in the variable winning means In a gaming apparatus capable of collecting game information relating to gaming machines, comprising a payout means capable of paying out a predetermined number of game media based on winning of the media,
Specific game state determination means capable of determining the type of the specific game state based on the game information transmitted from the transmission means when the gaming machine is controlled to the specific game state;
Based on a determination result by the specific gaming state determination unit, a collection section setting unit capable of setting a collection section after the end of the specific gaming state
A collecting means capable of collecting game information transmitted from the transmitting means in the collection section set by the collecting section setting means;
With
The collection section setting means includes
Based on the determination that the specific gaming state is the first specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determination means, the collection section after the end of the specific gaming state is set as the first collection section corresponding to the first special gaming state Is possible,
Based on the determination that the specific gaming state is the second specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determination means, the collection section after the end of the specific gaming state is set as a second collection section corresponding to the second special gaming state Is possible,
The collecting means includes
The game information transmitted from the transmission means can be collected in the first collection section set by the collection section setting means,
The gaming apparatus, wherein the game information transmitted from the transmission means can be collected in the second collection section set by the collection section setting means. Determination value determination means capable of determining whether or not a value indicated by a collection result by the collection means corresponds to a predetermined determination value;
A notification unit capable of executing a predetermined notification based on the determination value determination unit determining that the predetermined determination value is not met;
With
The determination value determination means includes
It is possible to determine whether the value indicated by the collection result in the first collection section corresponds to the first determination value,
It can be determined whether the value indicated by the collection result in the second collection section corresponds to a second determination value different from the first determination value;
The notification means includes
The value indicated by the collection result in the first collection section is determined by the determination value determination means as the first collection interval.
Based on the determination that it does not correspond to the determination value, it is possible to execute a predetermined notification,
The value indicated by the collection result in the second collection section is converted into the second value by the determination value determination unit.
The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein predetermined notification can be executed based on the determination that the value does not correspond to the determination value. Determination value determination means capable of determining whether or not a value indicated by a collection result by the collection means corresponds to a predetermined determination value;
A notification unit capable of executing a predetermined notification based on the determination value determination unit determining that the predetermined determination value is not met;
With
The determination value determination means includes
Whether the value indicated by the collection result in the first collection section is a first determination value can be determined;
It can be determined whether the value indicated by the collection result in the second collection section is a second determination value different from the first determination value;
The notification means includes
The value indicated by the collection result in the first collection section is determined by the determination value determination means as the first collection interval.
Based on being determined to be a determination value, it is possible to execute a predetermined notification,
The value indicated by the collection result in the second collection section is converted into the second value by the determination value determination unit.
The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined notification can be executed based on the determination value. The specific game state determination unit determines the type of the specific game state based on a period during which specific game information indicating that the gaming machine is in the specific game state is transmitted from the transmission unit as game information. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game device is possible. The specific game state determination means can determine the type of the specific game state based on payout game information that is information relating to a game medium paid out from the payout means and transmitted as game information from the transmission means. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The payout game information is transmitted from the transmission means a predetermined number of times while the stop game information transmitted based on the fact that the identification information indicating the game result has been stopped is transmitted from the transmission means as the game information a plurality of times. Based on that, special gaming state transition determination means capable of determining that transition to the special gaming state,
Special game state transition number collecting means capable of collecting the number of times determined to have shifted to the special game state by the special game state transition determination means in the first collection section set by the collection section setting means; The game apparatus according to claim 5, comprising: The collection section setting means can set the specific collection section from the start of the first specific gaming state to the end of the first special gaming state controlled after the end of the first specific gaming state,
The said collection means can collect the game information transmitted from the said transmission means in the said specific collection area set by the said collection area setting means as specific game information. The gaming device according to one item. A transmission means capable of transmitting game information relating to a game, a first special game state that is easier to shift to a special game state than the normal game state after the end of the first specific game state as the specific game state, and the specific game state The special game that is controllable to the second special game state that is easier to shift to the special game state than the normal game state after the second specific game state ends, and that has shifted to the first special game state Control means that can be controlled so that the game medium can be easily won in the variable winning means in the state than in the special gaming state shifted in the second special gaming state, and the game in the variable winning means A computer constituting a gaming device capable of collecting gaming information relating to gaming machines, comprising a payout means capable of paying out a predetermined number of gaming media based on winning of the media;
Specific game state determination means capable of determining the type of the specific game state based on the game information transmitted from the transmission means when the gaming machine is controlled to the specific game state;
Based on a determination result by the specific gaming state determination unit, a collection section setting unit capable of setting a collection section after the end of the specific gaming state, and
A collecting means capable of collecting game information transmitted from the transmitting means in the collecting section set by the collecting section setting means;
Function as
The collection section setting means includes
Based on the determination that the specific gaming state is the first specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determination means, the collection section after the end of the specific gaming state is set as the first collection section corresponding to the first special gaming state Is possible,
Based on the determination that the specific gaming state is the second specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determination means, the collection section after the end of the specific gaming state is set as a second collection section corresponding to the second special gaming state Is possible,
The collecting means includes
The game information transmitted from the transmission means can be collected in the first collection section set by the collection section setting means,
A program capable of collecting game information transmitted from the transmission means in the second collection section set by the collection section setting means.

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