JP2021029455A - Game device and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game device and a game program capable of appropriately determining a game abnormality.SOLUTION: A game device includes: calculation means capable of calculating a specific value; first determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value corresponds to a first determination value; second determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value corresponds to a second determination value; third determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value corresponds to a third determination value; notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification when the first determination means determines the specific value does not correspond to the first determination value and when the second determination means determines the specific value does not correspond to the second determination value; and determination mode control means capable of controlling to perform determination in any one of a plurality of determination modes including a first determination mode for performing determination by the first determination means and a second determination mode for performing determination by the second determination means. When the third determination means determines the specific value corresponds to the third determination value in the first determination mode, the determination mode control means can control to perform determination in the second determination mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a game device and a game program used in a game hall.

In the game hall where game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are installed, game devices that aggregate and manage game information based on game signals output when the game machines are operated are installed.
As a game device of this type, a game management device that determines whether or not the game information satisfies a predetermined reference value and, if it is determined that the game information does not satisfy the predetermined value, provides a predetermined notification is disclosed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-243012

However, there is room for improvement in conventional gaming devices.

In order to solve the above problems, in the gaming device of the present invention, a calculation means capable of calculating a specific value based on a game result in the game machine and a specific value calculated by the calculation means correspond to the first determination value. A first determination means capable of determining whether or not, and a second determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value calculated by the calculation means corresponds to a second determination value different from the first determination value. A third determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value calculated by the calculation means corresponds to a third determination value different from the first determination value, and the first determination means. A notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification when it is determined that the determination value does not correspond to the determination value and executing a predetermined notification when the second determination means determines that the second determination value does not apply. , A determination that can be controlled in any of a plurality of determination modes including a first determination mode in which the determination by the first determination means is performed and a second determination mode in which the determination by the second determination means is performed. The determination mode control means includes a mode control means, and when the determination mode control means determines in the first determination mode that the specific value corresponds to the third determination value, the second determination mode It is a configuration that can be controlled.

It is an overall block diagram of a game system. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition of a hall computer. It is a figure which shows the display example of the special spec determination setting screen. It is a figure which shows the display example of the abnormality judgment value setting screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the model type judgment value setting information. It is a figure which shows the display example of the abnormality notification screen. It is a figure which shows the display example of the special spec detection notification screen. It is a figure which shows the display example of the determination mode switching confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the base abnormality determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the base abnormality determination processing.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the gaming device and the gaming program according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, a gaming system including the gaming device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment is composed of a gaming machine 10 such as a pachinko machine 10a and a slot machine 10b, and a plurality of devices.
As a plurality of devices, for example, a lending machine 20 (20a is for a game ball, 20b is for a medal), which is provided between the game machine 10 and lends a game medium in exchange for cash insertion (banknote). A call lamp 30 attached to the game machine 10 to display game data, a stand computer 40 provided corresponding to one or more game machines 10, and an island computer 50 provided for each game machine island on which the game machine 10 is installed. , The hall computer 60 and the like that aggregate and manage game data related to the game played by the game machine 10.

In the game hall where the game system 1 is introduced, in addition to the devices shown in FIG. 1, for example, a game medium counter that counts the quantity of game media, a POS terminal that aggregates and manages data related to prize exchange, and games. Various devices can be installed, such as a data disclosure machine that displays information about the machine 10 and members of the amusement park so that it can be viewed, and an income that is carried by a clerk at the amusement park and is a terminal for communication between the clerk using wireless communication. it can.
In the game system 1, each of these devices is provided with a communication means and is connected so as to be capable of data communication via a predetermined network (for example, LAN).

There are various forms and types of gaming devices according to the present invention. For example, a calling lamp 30, a stand computer 40, an island computer 50, a hall computer 60, and other devices and devices that can be connected to the gaming system 1. Can be applied as a gaming device.
In this embodiment, an example in which the hall computer 60 is applied to a gaming device will be described.

(Game machine)
As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of gaming machines 10 such as pachinko machines 10a and slot machines 10b are installed in each gaming machine island in the amusement park.
In the game machine 10, the game is performed according to the following flow of the game.
First, at the start of the game, the player inserts cash or inserts a prepaid medium (IC card, membership card, IC coin) into the lending machine 20 arranged corresponding to the game machine 10, and performs a predetermined lending operation. The game medium (game ball or medal) can be rented by performing.
The game machine 10 can play a game by inserting a game medium.
In the pachinko machine 10a, a player operates a launch handle to launch a game ball into a game area, and the launched game ball wins a prize in a predetermined winning opening, so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.
In the slot machine 10b, when the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, a plurality of (usually three) reels displaying a predetermined pattern, letters, numbers, or the like start to rotate, and each reel is started to rotate. By pressing a plurality of (usually three) stop buttons corresponding to the reels at an arbitrary timing, the reels are stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the arrangement of the symbols of the stopped reels.
The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine or a medalless game machine that can execute a game using a simulated game medium in a data format without using an actual game medium such as a medal or a game ball. ..

The game machine 10 includes an external output terminal, and outputs a predetermined game signal to an external device from the external output terminal.
For example, a start signal indicating fluctuations in the special symbol of the pachinko machine 10a and fluctuations in the reels of the slot machine 10b, a jackpot signal indicating a jackpot state, the number of game balls inserted in the pachinko machine 10a, and medals inserted in the slot machine 10b. It outputs an out signal indicating the number of inserted medals, a safe signal indicating the number of game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 10a, the number of medals paid out from the slot machine 10b, and the like.
Further, the game signal transmitted from the lending machine 20 includes a sales signal indicating an input amount (sales amount) input as a compensation for lending the game medium.
When these game signals are output from the game machine 10 or the rental machine 20, they are transmitted to the calling lamp 30 and the stand computer 40, and further transmitted to the hall computer 60 via the island computer 50.
The out signal is converted into a signal of 1 pulse per 10 game balls in the case of the pachinko machine 10a, and is converted into a signal of 1 pulse per medal in the case of the slot machine 10b.
Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 10a, the out signal is output from a peripheral device such as an out tank attached to the pachinko machine 10a, but for convenience, it will be described as being output from the gaming machine 10.

The game machine 10 is provided with a probability setting device (setting button) capable of setting and changing the winning probability of a big hit or the like by an operation by a game field administrator or the like.
For example, the winning probability of a big hit can be divided into a plurality of stages, and a set value corresponding to each stage can be set.
The setting values that can be set differ depending on the model of the game machine 10, and in the case of the game machine 10 of one model, six stages of setting 1 to setting 6 can be set, and the game machines of other models can be set. In the case of 10, four stages of setting 1, setting 2, setting 5, and setting 6 can be set.
As for the set value, the larger the number, the higher the winning probability of the big hit is set, the setting 1 is the lowest set value, and the setting 6 is the highest set value. Therefore, it is easier to win a big hit when the setting 6 is set than when the setting 1 is set as the set value, and the game is controlled so as to proceed advantageously.
Not limited to this, the set value may be set in three stages (setting 1, setting 3, setting 6) or two stages (setting 1, setting 6). Further, the smaller the number, the higher the winning probability of the big hit may be set.

Further, as a setting value, there is a gaming machine 10 of a model in which a "special setting value" can be set in addition to the "normal setting value" of the settings 1 to 6.
In the case of such a game machine 10, a special setting value can be set in place of or in addition to the normal setting value, and for example, "setting H" can be set.
The setting H is a setting value in which the winning probability of the bonus combination is set extremely low in the case of the slot machine 10b, while the winning probability of a predetermined small combination (for example, the bell combination) is set extremely high. ..
That is, in the slot machine 10b in which the setting H is set, it is difficult to win the bonus combination, so that the number of medals is difficult to increase. The game will proceed in a state where it is difficult to decrease.

Therefore, in the game machine 10 in which the setting H is set, the game is played in anticipation of winning a big hit with a low winning probability over a long game section without spending a large investment amount. Therefore, if only a big hit can be won, it will be advantageous for the player.
The special setting value is not limited to this. For example, in the case of the slot machine 10b, the winning probability of the big bonus among the bonus combinations is set to be extremely low, while the winning probability of the regular bonus among the bonus combinations is set. It is also possible to set a special setting value (setting C) that is set extremely high.

Hereinafter, the hall computer 60 constituting the gaming device according to the present invention will be described in detail.
(Hall computer)
The hall computer 60 aggregates and manages various game data.
For example, the game data of all the game machines 10 installed in the game hall are aggregated, stored, and output for viewing. Then, the manager of the game hall and the like use the game data as an index to set the set values of the pachinko machine 10a and the slot machine 10b, and utilize them for daily operation of the game hall.

As shown in FIG. 2, the hall computer 60 includes a communication unit 61 that transmits and receives various signals (game signals and the like) and various information from each device in the game hall, and programs and data for executing various functions included in the hall computer 60. 62, a display unit 63 such as a liquid crystal display that displays predetermined information on the screen, an input operation such as a keyboard or mouse that can be operated by a game hall administrator or the like to input predetermined information or commands. A control unit 65 and the like for controlling each unit by reading and executing a program stored in the unit 64 (operating means) and the storage unit 62 are provided.

Hereinafter, the operation of the hall computer 60 (control unit 65) will be described.
The control unit 65 aggregates the following game data from the game signal received by the communication unit 61.
For example, the number of starts is totaled by counting the number of signals (number of pulses) based on the start signal.
In addition, the number of safes is totaled by counting the number of signals (number of pulses) based on the safe signal.
Further, the number of outs is totaled by counting the number of signals (number of pulses) based on the out signal.
In addition, the number of loans is totaled by counting the number of signals (number of pulses) based on the sales signal.
In addition, the number of jackpots is totaled by counting the number of signals (number of pulses) based on the jackpot signal.
These game data are added each time a game signal is input, and are stored in the storage unit 62 as a cumulative value for each game machine 10.

Further, the control unit 65 operates as the calculation means according to the present invention to calculate the base (specific value) as the game data.
The base is the ratio of the amount of change in the number of safes to a certain number of outs in a game state other than the jackpot (hereinafter, also referred to as normal), and is calculated each time a certain number of outs (for example, 100) is reached. Will be done.
For example, the base can be calculated using the following formula, and the calculated base is stored in the storage unit 62.
Base = (number of safes / number of outs) x 100 ... (formula)

The timing for calculating the base is not limited to the timing when the number of outs reaches 100, and can be arbitrarily determined. For example, the timing may be set for each timing when the number of outs reaches 300 or 500.
Further, not limited to this, the base can be calculated by aggregating the amount of change in the number of safes for each fixed time or for each fixed number of starts.
In addition, the control unit 65 calculates and stores, as game data, the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of outs from the safe number, the operating percentage indicating the ratio of the sum of the difference number to the loan number and the loan number, and the like. ..

Based on these game data, the control unit 65 determines a game abnormality caused by an illegal act on the game machine 10 or a failure of the game machine.
As game abnormalities to be determined, for example, an out abnormality in which an out signal is not detected even though a safe signal is detected, a safe abnormality in which a safe signal is not detected even though an out signal is detected, and a base are used. There are base abnormalities that deviate from the standard range, out-out abnormalities in which the number of outs per unit time exceeds the standard value, and hand-held abnormalities in which the difference number exceeds the standard value even during normal times.

By monitoring these game abnormalities, the hall computer 60 can identify the problems that occur in the game machine 10.
For example, a base abnormality is a game abnormality in which the safe number is out of the standard range with respect to the number of outs. Therefore, if the base exceeds the standard range, a specific small winning combination is won by using an illegal device such as a sensor. Can be presumed to be a failure such as a fraudulent act that illegally increases the number of safes and a signal abnormality in which more safe signals are output than the set number, and when the base falls below the reference range. Can assume a connection error or failure of the wiring that detects the safe signal.
Further, since the safe abnormality is a game abnormality in which the game medium to be paid out is not paid out, it is possible to assume a failure of the payout device or a failure of the replenishment device for supplying the game machine 10 with the game medium.
Further, since the hand-held abnormality is a game abnormality in which the difference number exceeds the reference value during normal times, it is possible to assume a fraudulent act of illegally increasing the number of safes, a disconnection of the wiring for detecting the jackpot signal, and the like.
Since the judgment criteria (reference range and reference value) related to the determination of these game abnormalities are set as values that cannot occur when the game machine 10 is operating normally, the game abnormalities that occur in the game machine 10 are set. The cause of can be identified.
In the following description, among the determinations of game abnormalities, the determination of base abnormalities will be illustrated.

(Base abnormality judgment)
The base usually falls within a certain range when the game machine 10 is operating normally, while the game medium is clogged in the game machine 10 or a large amount of the game medium is paid due to fraudulent acts or the like. If it is issued, the safe number will deviate from the standard range with respect to the number of outs, and the base will deviate from a certain range.
Therefore, in the hall computer 60 (control unit 65) of the present embodiment, the base calculated in a fixed cycle (unit period) for each game machine 10 is compared with the preset abnormality determination value. So, the base abnormality is judged. Then, the above-mentioned base abnormality determination is repeated and executed at regular intervals.

Specifically, in the determination of the base abnormality, the base calculated every time the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (100 sheets) is compared with the preset abnormality determination values (upper limit determination value and lower limit determination value). By doing so, the abnormality is judged.
Then, the control unit 65 determines that a base abnormality has occurred in the game machine 10 when the base exceeds the upper limit determination value or when the base falls below the lower limit determination value.
As a result of the determination, if the base exceeds the upper limit determination value, for example, the above-mentioned fraudulent activity or failure of the game machine 10 may be considered, and if it falls below the lower limit determination value, the failure of the game machine 10 or the like may occur. Conceivable.

Further, the control unit 65 operates as a notification means, and when it is determined that a base abnormality has occurred, the control unit 65 notifies the abnormality. For example, an abnormality notification screen (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the display unit 63, and a base abnormality is notified to the game hall clerk via an output means such as an income possessed by the game hall clerk.
For example, information such as the corresponding "game machine unit number" and "abnormality occurrence time" is output, and based on this information, the clerk can perform the behavior of the player sitting on the corresponding game machine 10 and the operating status of the game machine 10. Can be monitored.

Further, the base abnormality determination is performed based on the "determination mode".
The determination mode is provided with, for example, two determination modes, a normal spec determination mode (first determination mode) and a special spec determination mode (second determination mode).
In the normal spec judgment mode, the game machine 10 in which the normal set value is set is set as the judgment target, and whether or not the calculated base corresponds to the first judgment value (first lower limit judgment value-first upper limit judgment value) is determined. This is the judgment mode.
In the special spec judgment mode, the game machine 10 in which the special set value is set is set as the judgment target, and it is judged whether or not the calculated base corresponds to the second judgment value (second lower limit judgment value-second upper limit judgment value). Mode to do.
Therefore, different values are set for the first determination value and the second determination value, which are the determination criteria (see FIG. 5), and the abnormality determination is performed based on the determination values set for each determination mode.
As a result, the base abnormality determination can be appropriately performed based on the appropriate abnormality determination value.

By providing such a determination mode, the manager of the game hall sets the "special spec determination mode" as the determination mode in advance in the hall computer 60 as the determination mode by the start of business for the game machine 10 for which the special setting value is set in the next business. By inputting the information, it is possible to determine the base abnormality even for the game machine 10 for which the special set value is set, based on an appropriate determination criterion.
However, in general, in a game hall, the manager of the game hall often takes a business form in which the set value of each game machine 10 on the business day is input to the hall computer 60 after the business is closed or a few days later. .. This is to avoid the risk that the set value of the game machine 10 is leaked to the clerk of the game hall, a part-time job, or the like.
In the case of a game hall that adopts such a business form, since the set value of each game machine 10 on the business day is not input to the hall computer 60, the game machine 10 for which the special set value is set is also "normally spec-determined". The base abnormality determination will be performed in the "mode", and the abnormality determination will not be performed based on an appropriate determination criterion.
As a result, the probability that the base abnormality is determined and the abnormality notification is executed is extremely high even though the normal game is being performed.
Therefore, the hall computer 60 of the present embodiment can perform a base abnormality determination based on an appropriate determination standard even when a special set value is set for the game machine 10 in the game hall having the above-mentioned business form. It has such characteristics.

(Judgment mode switching control)
By operating as the determination mode control means according to the present invention, the hall computer 60 (control unit 65) of the present embodiment controls the determination mode to the normal spec determination mode at the start of business, and bases it according to the progress of the game. Is controlled to switch to the special spec determination mode when the switching reference value (third determination value) is exceeded.
As a result, the gaming machine 10 for which the special setting value is set can be automatically switched from the normal spec judgment mode to the special spec judgment mode during business hours, and an appropriate abnormality corresponding to the special setting value can be obtained. The base abnormality can be determined based on the determination value.
Further, it is possible to avoid the risk of leakage of the set value to the clerk of the amusement park or the like.

Further, when the control unit 65 determines that the mode is to be switched to the special spec determination mode, that is, when it detects the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine having special specifications) in which the special setting value is set, the control unit 65 notifies that fact. It has become like. For example, the special spec detection notification screen (see FIG. 7) is displayed on the display unit 63, and the clerk of the game hall is notified via an output means such as an income possessed by the clerk of the game hall.
For example, information such as the corresponding "game machine machine number" and "abnormality occurrence time" is output, and the clerk can confirm the corresponding game machine 10 based on this information.
The details of the base abnormality determination and the determination mode switching control executed by the control unit 65 will be described in detail in "Base abnormality determination processing" described later.

(Special spec judgment setting screen)
The hall computer 60 of the present embodiment can set information regarding the special spec determination mode.
For example, a game hall manager or the like can set necessary items for each model from the "special spec determination setting screen" as shown in FIG.

The special spec determination setting screen is displayed when the "special spec determination setting" tab is selected by the operation of the input operation unit 64, and each information (item K1 to item K5) can be set.
Item K1 can be set to "valid" or "invalid" for the abnormality determination function in the special spec determination mode.
When "valid" is set, abnormality determination based on the special spec determination mode is possible, and when "invalid" is set, abnormality determination is performed based only on the normal spec determination mode.

For item K2 and item K3, switching conditions for switching from the normal spec determination mode to the special spec determination mode can be set.
Item K2 can select the switching condition to the special spec determination mode from a plurality of game data, and item K3 can set a switching reference value related to the game data selected in item K2.
In the example shown in FIG. 3, "base (normal)" is set as the game data, and "86" is set as the switching reference value.
That is, when the base calculated during the normal spec determination mode exceeds the switching reference value "86", the determination mode is switched from the normal spec determination mode to the special spec determination mode.

Item K4 can be set to be automatically switched or manually switched when switching from the normal spec determination mode to the special spec determination mode.
When "automatic" is set, it is controlled to automatically switch from the normal spec determination mode to the special spec determination mode when the above switching conditions are satisfied. On the other hand, when "manual" is set, when the above switching conditions are satisfied, it is controlled so as to switch from the normal spec determination mode to the special spec determination mode after the operation of the manager of the amusement park or the like.
In item K5, the number of gaming machines 10 (allowable switching number) for each model that allows switching to the special spec determination mode can be set.
In the example shown in FIG. 3, "automatic" is set as the switching operation, and "1" is set as the allowable number of switching.
That is, if there is less than one gaming machine 10 satisfying the above switching conditions, it is controlled to switch from the normal spec determination mode to the special spec determination mode, while the gaming machine 10 satisfying the allowable number of switching is 1. If it is more than one, it is controlled to maintain the normal spec determination mode even if the switching condition is satisfied.

(Abnormality judgment value setting screen)
The hall computer 60 of the present embodiment can set various determination values related to game abnormalities.
For example, the manager of the amusement park can set necessary items for each model from the "abnormality determination value setting screen" as shown in FIG.

The abnormality determination value setting screen is displayed when the "abnormality determination value setting" tab is selected by the operation of the input operation unit 64, and each information (item K6 to item K9) can be set.
In the example shown in FIG. 4, only the abnormality determination value related to the base abnormality is displayed so as to be set, but it is needless to say that the abnormality determination value related to other game abnormalities can also be set.

Item K6 and item K7 can set an abnormality judgment value (first judgment value) related to the normal spec judgment mode, item K6 is a lower limit judgment value (first lower limit judgment value), and item K7 is an upper limit. A determination value (first upper limit determination value) can be set.
In the item K8 and the item K9, the abnormality judgment value (second judgment value) related to the special spec judgment mode can be set, the item K8 is the lower limit judgment value (second lower limit judgment value), and the item K9 is the upper limit. A determination value (second upper limit determination value) can be set.
In the example shown in FIG. 4, in a certain model (model A), "20" is set as the first lower limit judgment value, "85" is set as the first upper limit judgment value, and "70" is set as the second lower limit judgment value. "130" is set as the second upper limit determination value.
That is, if the calculated base deviates from the first determination values "20" to "85" during the normal spec determination mode, the control unit 65 determines that the base is abnormal. If the calculated base deviates from the second determination values "70" to "130" during the special spec determination mode, the control unit 65 determines that the base is abnormal.
In this way, the various setting values set on the special spec determination setting screen (FIG. 3) and the abnormality determination value setting screen (FIG. 4) are stored in the model-specific determination value setting information (see FIG. 5) of the storage unit 62. , Refer to in base abnormality judgment.
The abnormality determination values (items K6 and K7) related to the normal spec determination mode and the abnormality determination values (items K8 and K9) related to the special spec determination mode may be set from different screens (tabs).

(Judgment mode switching confirmation screen)
The hall computer 60 of the present embodiment can visually show the game machine 10 in which the normal spec determination mode is switched to the special spec determination mode.
For example, a "judgment mode switching confirmation screen" as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.
On the determination mode switching confirmation screen, a layout in which the arrangement of the game machines 10 in the game hall is schematized is displayed, and the game machines 10 switched to the special spec determination mode are visually displayed on this layout.
In the example shown in FIG. 8, it can be recognized at a glance that the game machines 10 having the unit numbers "110" and "305" are the game machines that have been switched to the special spec determination mode.

Further, at the same time as this display, the game machine 10 determined to be a game abnormality can be displayed on the layout. For example, the game machine 10 determined to be a base abnormality, an out abnormality, a safe abnormality, or the like can be visually displayed.
In the example shown in FIG. 8, the game machine 10 having the machine number "200" is determined to have a base abnormality, the game machine 10 having the machine number "202" has an out abnormality, and the game machine 10 having the machine number "407" has a safe abnormality. You can recognize at a glance that it is a machine.
In this way, the determination mode switching confirmation screen is displayed in a visually divided manner in different display forms (colors, characters, figures, shading, blinking display, etc.) according to the state of the game machine 10.
In addition to these information, other information can be displayed on the determination mode switching confirmation screen. For example, a gaming machine in a predetermined state (during a big hit, during non-operation, during door opening, during failure) may be displayed on the layout.
As a result, the manager of the amusement park can detect the above-mentioned abnormalities such as fraudulent acts and failures at an early stage, and can take countermeasures at an early stage.

(Base abnormality judgment processing)
Next, as a characteristic operation of the hall computer 60 according to the present embodiment, the base abnormality determination process executed by the control unit 65 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a base abnormality determination process executed by the hall computer 60 (control unit 65). A game program created based on this flowchart is stored in the storage unit 62, and when the game program is activated, the hall computer 60 performs a calculation means, a first determination means, a second determination means, and a third. It functions as a determination means, a notification means, and a determination mode control means.

The base abnormality determination process is a process executed at the timing when the base is calculated.
First, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the current determination mode is the normal spec determination mode for the game machine 10 to be processed for which the base has been calculated (S1).
When it is determined that the normal spec determination mode is used (S1: Yes), it is determined whether or not a base abnormality has occurred (S2).
Specifically, the control unit 65 operates as the first determination means according to the present invention to determine the calculated base (specific value) and the normal spec determination mode stored in the model-specific determination value setting information. Compare with the value (first judgment value).
As a result, when it is determined that the base does not deviate from the first determination value (first lower limit determination value-first upper limit determination value) and is not a base abnormality (S2: No), the process ends.
On the other hand, when the base deviates from the first determination value and it is determined that the base is abnormal (S2: Yes), it is determined whether or not the base abnormality is the upper limit value abnormality (S3).

As a result of the determination in S3, when it is determined that the upper limit value is not abnormal (the lower limit value is abnormal) (S3: No), the abnormality notification screen (lower limit value abnormality) shown in FIG. 6A is displayed on the display unit 63. Display (S4).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the upper limit value is abnormal (S3: Yes), it is determined whether or not to switch to the special spec determination mode (S5).
Specifically, the control unit 65 operates as the third determination means according to the present invention to calculate the base (specific value) and the switching reference value (third) stored in the model-specific determination value setting information. Judgment value) and compare.
As a result, when it is determined that the base does not exceed the switching reference value (S5: No), the abnormality notification screen (upper limit value abnormality) shown in FIG. 6B is displayed on the display unit 63 (S13).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the base exceeds the switching reference value (S5: Yes), the abnormality determination function of the special spec determination mode is set to "valid" in the model by referring to the model-specific determination value setting information. It is determined whether or not it is set (S6).

As a result of the judgment of S6, when it is determined that the special spec judgment mode function is set to "invalid" (S6: No), the abnormality notification screen (upper limit value abnormality) shown in FIG. 6B is displayed on the display unit. It is displayed on 63 (S13).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the special spec judgment mode function is set to "valid" (S6: Yes), whether or not the number of times the base exceeds the switching reference value has reached the allowable number of switching in the model. (S7).
Specifically, the control unit 65 operates as the counting means according to the present invention to count the number of times the base reaches the switching reference value for each model, and the counting result and the model-specific determination value setting information are used. Compare with the stored switching allowable number.

As a result of the determination in S7, when it is determined that the counting result has reached the allowable number of switching units (S7: No), the abnormality notification screen (upper limit value abnormality) shown in FIG. 6B is displayed on the display unit 63. (S13).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the counting result has not reached the allowable number of switching units (S7: Yes), the model-specific determination value setting information is referred to and "automatic" is used as the switching operation to the special spec determination mode for the model. Is determined (S8).

As a result of the determination in S8, when it is determined that "automatic" is set for the switching operation (S8: Yes), the special spec detection notification screen (automatic) shown in FIG. 7A is displayed on the display unit 63. (S9), and automatically notifies that the mode has been switched to the special spec determination mode.
Then, the determination mode is controlled to be switched from the normal spec determination mode to the special spec determination mode (S12), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that "manual" is set for the switching operation (S8: No), the special spec detection notification screen (manual) shown in FIG. 7 (b) is displayed on the display unit 63 (S10). ..
On the special spec detection notification screen (manual), operation selection information ("switching allowed" or "switching prohibited") that allows you to select whether to switch to the special spec judgment mode is displayed, and the selection operation can be accepted. It becomes.
Then, when it is determined that "switching prohibited" is selected by the operation of the input operation unit 64 (S11: No), the abnormality notification screen (upper limit value abnormality) shown in FIG. 6B is displayed on the display unit 63. (S13).
On the other hand, when it is determined that "switching permission" is selected (S11: Yes), the determination mode is controlled to be switched to the special spec determination mode (S12) triggered by this selection operation, and the special spec is manually specified. Notifies that the mode has been switched to the judgment mode.

Further, as a result of the determination in S1, if it is determined that the mode is not the normal spec determination mode (special spec determination mode) (S1: No), it is determined whether or not a base abnormality has occurred (S14).
Specifically, the control unit 65 operates as the second determination means according to the present invention to determine the calculated base (specific value) and the special spec determination mode stored in the model-specific determination value setting information. Compare with the value (second judgment value).
As a result, when it is determined that the base does not deviate from the second determination value (second lower limit determination value-second upper limit determination value) and is not a base abnormality (S14: No), the process ends.
On the other hand, when the base deviates from the second determination value and it is determined that the base is abnormal (S14: Yes), it is determined whether or not the base abnormality is the upper limit value abnormality (S15).
As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the upper limit value is not abnormal (the lower limit value is abnormal) (S15: No), the abnormality notification screen (lower limit value abnormality) shown in FIG. 6C is displayed on the display unit 63. (S16), when it is determined that the upper limit value is abnormal (S15: Yes), the abnormality notification screen (upper limit value abnormality) shown in FIG. 6 (d) is displayed on the display unit 63 (S17).

According to such a base abnormality determination process, if the calculated base exceeds the switching reference value during the normal spec determination mode, it is considered that a special set value is set in the game machine 10 to be processed, and the determination mode Is controlled to switch to the special spec judgment mode, so that the base abnormality judgment can be performed based on the appropriate judgment value corresponding to the special spec.
As a result, for the game machine 10 for which the special set value is set, the base abnormality determination is performed based on the inappropriate determination value that does not correspond to the special specifications. It is possible to prevent the abnormality from being frequently notified after being determined.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the manager of the amusement park from feeling annoyed, and it is also possible to prevent the credibility of the abnormality notification from being lowered.

Further, when the number of times the base exceeds the switching reference value does not reach the predetermined number of times (allowable number of switching), the control is performed to switch to the special spec judgment mode, while the predetermined number of times (allowable number of switching) is reached. When it reaches, in order to control so that the normal spec judgment mode is maintained, the special spec judgment is made so as to correspond to the number of units (switching allowable number) for which the special setting value for each model is set, which is assumed by the game hall side. You can limit the number of units that can be switched to the mode.
Therefore, if a gaming machine whose base exceeds the switching reference value occurs after the allowable number of switching becomes "0", there are more gaming machines in which a special setting value is set in the same model. It is considered that there is no such thing, and switching to the special spec judgment mode is prohibited. As a result, the game machine can perform a base abnormality determination based on an appropriate determination value.

Further, since it is possible to switch whether or not to switch to the special spec determination mode after the operation of the game field administrator or the like, for example, the status of the target game machine 10 (ball ejection status, etc.) is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to determine the switching of the determination mode after determining whether it is due to a game abnormality or a characteristic of the game machine 10.
In this way, since the operation can be performed manually, it is possible to reliably switch to the special spec determination mode.

Next, a specific example of the base abnormality determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the following description, for example, an example in which the game machine 10 of the model "model A" (see FIG. 5) is the processing target is shown, and the game machine 10 (hereinafter, game machine A) of the machine number "200" is referred to. An example is an example in which a base abnormality determination is performed for the game machine 10 (hereinafter, game machine B) having the unit number “201”.
Further, it is assumed that a special set value is set in the game machine A, and a normal set value is set in the game machine B.
Further, it is assumed that the game is started on the game machine B after the game is started on the game machine A, and both game machines are continuously operating (out signal is generated).

As shown in FIG. 10, for the game machine A (200 series), since the base calculated at the timing when the number of outs reaches 100 after the start of the game does not exceed the switching reference value (86), the normal spec judgment mode Is maintained.
Further, since the base does not deviate from the first determination value (20-85), it is not determined that the base is abnormal and the abnormality is not notified.
On the other hand, since the base calculated when the number of outs reaches 200 exceeds the switching reference value (86), the determination mode switching condition is satisfied.
At this time, since the number of allowable switching units is "1", switching to the special spec determination mode is permitted, and the determination mode is switched to the special spec determination mode.
Further, since the base does not deviate from the second determination value (70-130) corresponding to the special spec determination mode, it is not determined as a base abnormality and the abnormality is not notified.
Further, since the base calculated when the number of outs reaches 300 deviates from the second determination value (70-130), it is determined that the base is abnormal, and an abnormality notification (upper limit value abnormality) is issued (FIG. 6 (FIG. 6). d) See).
After that, each base calculated at the timing when the number of outs reaches 400 or 500 does not deviate from the second determination value (70-130), so that it is not determined as a base abnormality and no abnormality notification is made.

Regarding the game machine B (201 series), since each base calculated at the timing when the number of outs reaches 100, 200, 300 after the start of the game does not exceed the switching reference value (86), the normal spec judgment mode is set. Be maintained. Further, since these bases do not deviate from the first determination value (20-85), it is not determined as a base abnormality and the abnormality is not notified.
On the other hand, since the base calculated when the number of outs reaches 400 exceeds the switching reference value (86), the determination mode switching condition is satisfied.
At this time, since the allowable number of switches is in the "0" range, switching to the special spec determination mode is restricted, and the normal spec determination mode is maintained.
Further, since the base deviates from the first determination value (20-85), it is determined that the base is abnormal, and an abnormality notification (upper limit value abnormality) is given (see FIG. 6B).
In this way, it is possible to appropriately determine the base abnormality based on the abnormality determination value corresponding to the set value that may be set in the game machine 10.

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Next, a modification of the gaming device of the present invention will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, in the base abnormality determination, whether or not the base deviates from the abnormality determination value (first determination value, second determination value) is determined based on one determination result. As described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and an abnormality determination may be made based on a plurality of determination results. For example, when the base deviates from the abnormality determination value twice in a row, it may be determined as an abnormality. As a result, the reliability of abnormality determination can be improved.
Similarly, in the switching determination to the special spec determination mode, the determination mode may be switched to the special spec determination mode when the base exceeds the switching reference value a plurality of times.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, only the switching from the normal spec judgment mode to the special spec judgment mode has been described as the switching of the judgment mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the switching from the special spec judgment mode to the normal spec judgment mode is performed. May be possible. For example, if the calculated base deviates from the second determination value (70-130) during the special spec determination mode, the determination mode may be switched to the normal spec determination mode. Further, it may be switched when the determination is made a plurality of times in succession instead of the result of one determination.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the determination mode switching control process (S5 to S12) is executed in the base abnormality determination process has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination mode switching control process is the base abnormality determination process. It may be executed separately.
Further, the method for determining the base abnormality is not limited to the determination method of the above-described embodiment, and the following determination method may be used.
For example, a base may be calculated for a certain period of time or a certain number of starts, and the base may be compared with each determination value to determine a base abnormality.
Further, instead of performing the abnormality determination at regular intervals, the calculation of the base and the abnormality determination may be performed for each game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “base (normal medium)” of the game data has been illustrated as a specific value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other game data (number of outs, number of safes, number of jackpots, etc.) The number of first hits of AT, etc.) may be set, and the gaming state may be not limited to normal, but may be another gaming state (during big hit, during AT, etc.).
Further, the determination values (first determination value and second determination value) for determining the game abnormality are not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Further, the switching reference value (third determination value) for determining the switching of the determination mode is not limited to one, and may be two or more.
Further, the determination value for determining the game abnormality and the switching reference value for determining the switching of the determination mode may be used in combination.

As described above, according to the gaming device of the present invention, the first determination mode (normal spec determination mode) for determining whether or not the specific value (base) corresponds to the first determination value, and the specific value. A judgment mode including a second judgment mode (special spec judgment mode) for judging whether or not corresponds to the second judgment value is provided, and in the first judgment mode, a specific value is a third judgment value (switching reference value). ), And if it is determined that the specific value corresponds to the third determination value, the second determination mode can be controlled.
Therefore, the abnormality determination can be performed based on the appropriate determination value corresponding to the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine having the special specifications) in which the special setting value is set.
As a result, the abnormality judgment is performed based on the inappropriate judgment value that does not correspond to the game machine of the special specification, and even though it is not an abnormal state, it is judged as an abnormality and the abnormality notification is frequently made. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the manager of the amusement park from feeling annoyed, and it is also possible to prevent the credibility of the abnormality notification from being lowered.

On the other hand, in the conventional game device as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-243012, when it is determined that the game data does not satisfy the reference value, the game field is managed by performing an abnormality notification. The person can grasp the possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the game machine, but the specifications are not compatible with the game machine with special specifications.
For example, in a conventional gaming device, when the above determination is made for a gaming machine for which a special set value is set, an abnormality determination is made using the reference value of the normal set value, so that the reference value is not satisfied. The probability of making a judgment becomes extremely high, and the probability of being notified of an abnormality becomes extremely high even though a normal game is being performed.
That is, when a game is played on a game machine having a special specification, an abnormality notification is executed for the game machine with a high probability even though it is not in an abnormal state.
For this reason, in the conventional gaming device, the abnormality notification is executed with a high probability, which not only makes the administrator feel annoyed, but also may reduce the credibility of the abnormality notification.
According to the gaming device of the present invention, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems that the conventional gaming device should improve.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming device and the gaming program of the present invention have been described above, the gaming device and the gaming program according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the scope of the present invention is limited to the above-described embodiments. Needless to say, various changes can be implemented.
For example, the present invention can also be applied by providing the function of the hall computer 60 in other devices in the amusement park, such as the platform computer 40 and the island computer 50, instead of the hall computer 60. In this case, the device is provided with all or part of various means (calculation means, first determination means, second determination means, third determination means, notification means, determination mode control means) included in the hall computer 60. The same operation as that of the hall computer 60 can be realized.
Further, the numerical values related to each screen and each table of the above-described embodiment are not limited to the above-mentioned values, and can be arbitrarily set.
Further, the game machine 10 may be an enclosed game machine that uses a game medium in a data format without using an actual game ball or medal.
Further, although the example in which the game signal output from the game machine 10 is output to the hall computer 60 via the platform computer 40, the island computer 50, or the like is shown, the game signal may be output directly to the hall computer 60.

1 Game system 10 Game machine 60 Hall computer (game device)
63 Display unit 64 Input operation unit (operation means)
65 Control unit (calculation means, first determination means, second determination means, third determination means, notification means, determination mode control means)

Claims (6)

A calculation means that can calculate a specific value based on the game result in the game machine,
A first determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value calculated by the calculation means corresponds to the first determination value, and
A second determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value calculated by the calculation means corresponds to a second determination value different from the first determination value.
A third determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value calculated by the calculation means corresponds to a third determination value different from the first determination value.
A predetermined notification can be executed when it is determined by the first determination means that it does not correspond to the first determination value, and when it is determined by the second determination means that it does not correspond to the second determination value, it is predetermined. Notification means that can execute notification of
A determination mode that can be controlled to any of a plurality of determination modes including a first determination mode in which determination is performed by the first determination means and a second determination mode in which determination is performed by the second determination means. Control means and
With
The determination mode control means
A gaming device characterized in that, in the first determination mode, when the specific value is determined by the third determination means to correspond to the third determination value, the second determination mode can be controlled. The game according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first determination value, the second determination value, and the third determination value can be set for each model of the gaming machine. Equipment. A counting means capable of counting the number of times that the specific value is determined to correspond to the third determination value by the third determination means is provided.
The determination mode control means
When the counting result by the counting means does not exceed the predetermined number of times, the second determination mode can be controlled.
When the counting result by the counting means exceeds a predetermined number of times, the control to the second determination mode is restricted.
The notification means is
The gaming device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the control to the second determination mode is restricted by the determination mode control means, the predetermined notification can be executed. Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the operator
The notification means is
When it is determined by the third determination means that the specific value corresponds to the third determination value, it is possible to notify the operator of the operation selection information regarding the control to the second determination mode.
The determination mode control means
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second determination mode can be controlled based on the selection of the operation selection information according to the operation by the operation means. Equipment. The first determination value includes a first lower limit determination value and a first upper limit determination value.
The second determination value includes a second lower limit determination value and a second upper limit determination value.
The second upper limit determination value is larger than the first upper limit determination value.
The third determination value is larger than the first upper limit determination value.
The first determination means is
In the first determination mode, it is possible to determine whether or not the specific value falls within a predetermined range defined by the first lower limit determination value and the first upper limit determination value.
The second determination means is
The second determination mode is characterized in that it is possible to determine whether or not the specific value falls within a predetermined range defined by the second lower limit determination value and the second upper limit determination value. The gaming device according to any one of 1 to 4. Computers installed in the amusement park corresponding to the amusement machines
A calculation means that can calculate a specific value based on the game result in the game machine,
A first determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value calculated by the calculation means corresponds to the first determination value,
A second determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value calculated by the calculation means corresponds to a second determination value different from the first determination value.
A third determination means capable of determining whether or not the specific value calculated by the calculation means corresponds to a third determination value different from the first determination value.
A predetermined notification can be executed when it is determined by the first determination means that it does not correspond to the first determination value, and when it is determined by the second determination means that it does not correspond to the second determination value, it is predetermined. Notification means that can execute notification of
Judgment mode control that can be controlled to any of a plurality of determination modes including a first determination mode in which determination is performed by the first determination means and a second determination mode in which determination is performed by the second determination means. means,
To function as
The determination mode control means
A gaming program characterized in that, in the first determination mode, when the specific value is determined by the third determination means to correspond to the third determination value, the second determination mode is made to function in a controllable manner.

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