JP2021145730A - Device for game and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a device for games capable of providing information relating to peak time-shortening based on game information.SOLUTION: A device for games is provided corresponding to a game machine including determination means capable of determining whether or not to transfer to a jackpot game state, display means capable of stationarily displaying identification information according to a determination result by the determination means, displacement means capable of displacing to a first state and a second state, game state control means that, after termination of the jackpot game state, when identification information is stationarily displayed in a mode representing not to transfer to the jackpot game state, on the display means a prescribed time, can control the game to a special time-shortening game state as a time shortening state where the displacement means is prone to displace to the second state, and output means capable of outputting game information. The device for games includes specific information notification means capable of notifying specific information representing a specific time-shortening game state specified by specific time-shortening game state specification means, based on the game information by the output means, and special information notification means capable of notifying special information representing a special time-shortening game state specified by special time-shortening game state specification means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming device and a program.

A gaming device for specifying that the gaming state is in a time saving by ending the jackpot information output from the gaming machine is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1).
Further, there is disclosed a gaming device that can intuitively identify the gaming state of the gaming machine by controlling the display mode to be different for each gaming state of the gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-95211 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-27430

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

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming device of the present invention can determine whether or not to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when the gaming medium passes through a predetermined area on the gaming board in the normal gaming state. The determination means, the display means capable of stopping and displaying the identification information according to the determination result by the determination means, the first state in which the game medium is difficult to pass through the predetermined area, and the game in the predetermined area rather than the first state. Identification of a displacement means that can be displaced to a second state through which the medium can easily pass, and a time-saving gaming state in which the displacement means is more likely to shift to the second state than the normal gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. When the identification information is stopped and displayed a specific number of times in a manner indicating that the display means does not shift to the jackpot gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is completed and the time-saving gaming state can be controlled. Output by the output means in a game device provided corresponding to a gaming machine including a game state control means capable of controlling a special time-saving game state as a game state and an output means capable of outputting game information related to the game. Based on the game information to be specified, the specific time-saving game state specifying means capable of specifying whether or not the specific time-saving game state is present, and the special time-saving game state based on the game information output by the output means. When the specific time-saving game state specifying means that can specify whether or not the game is specified and the specific time-saving game state specifying means identifies the specific time-saving game state, the specific information indicating the specific time-saving game state is notified. A possible specific information notification means and a special information notification means capable of notifying special information indicating the special time reduction game state when the special time reduction game state is specified by the special time reduction game state identification means. It is a configuration to prepare.

It is a schematic block diagram of a game system. It is a block diagram which shows the flow of information between each device of a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the output information which a game apparatus collects. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the game apparatus (hall computer). The abnormality determined by the gaming device is shown, (a) is a diagram showing a base abnormality and a difference number abnormality, and (b) is a diagram showing each of a ceiling time reduction illegal transition abnormality and a ceiling time reduction non-transition abnormality. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality determination processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the game board of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the specification of a gaming machine (loop type). It is a time chart 1 for explaining the method of specifying the ceiling time reduction. It is a figure which shows an example of the output information which is output from a game machine to a hall computer. It is a time chart 2 for explaining the method of specifying the ceiling time reduction. 3 is a time chart 3 for explaining a method of specifying a ceiling time reduction. It is a time chart 4 for demonstrating the method of specifying the ceiling time reduction. 5 is a time chart 5 for explaining a method of specifying a ceiling time reduction. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a ceiling time reduction specifying process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a ceiling time reduction specifying process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a ceiling time reduction specifying process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a ceiling time reduction specifying process. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 5 showing a ceiling time reduction specifying process. It is a figure which shows the screen display example of the game apparatus, and shows an example of the layout screen in a game hall. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the game apparatus (call lamp). An example of screen display of the game device is shown, (a) is a diagram showing a time saving state after a big hit, and (b) is a diagram showing a ceiling time saving state. A screen display example of the game device is shown, (a) is a diagram showing the number of ceiling time reduction games in a normal game state, and (b) is a diagram showing each of the time reduction times in the ceiling time reduction state. It is a figure which shows the screen display example of the game apparatus when the number of games remaining up to the number of games which shortened the ceiling time becomes a specific value. It is a figure which shows the screen display example of the game apparatus in the ceiling time shortening state, (a) shows when the power is cut off, and (b) shows when the power is restored. It is a figure which shows an example of the specification of the gaming machine (ST type). It is a figure which shows an example of the specification of the gaming machine (V-ST loop type). It is a figure which shows an example of the specification of the gaming machine (one kind and two kinds mixed type).

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the respective figures.

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, a plurality of gaming devices, and the like.

Examples of the gaming device include a platform machine 20 that rents out a game medium such as a game ball in exchange for cash insertion (banknotes), and a calling lamp having a function of displaying game information about a pair of gaming machines 10 and calling a clerk. It is equipped with 30, a platform computer 40, an island computer 50, a hall computer 60 for collecting game information for each gaming machine 10, and the like.
Further, although not particularly shown, a slot machine as the game machine 10, a type that rents out medals as the inter-machine machine 20, a counting device capable of counting game media, and exchange of the game medium acquired by the game machine 10 with a predetermined prize. There are also gaming devices such as prize exchange devices that perform the above.
Each of these gaming devices is provided with a communication means and is connected so as to be capable of data communication via a predetermined network (for example, a local area network).

Such a game system 1 is configured as a game information collection system that collects game information for each game machine 10 based on game information and rental information output from the game machine 10, the machine 20 and the like.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 outputs the output information (signal) as shown in FIG. 3 and the output means such as the external terminal plate to the gaming device in the flow as shown in FIG.
The output information output from the output means includes various game information output according to the progress of the game.
For example, the gaming machine 10 has "out information" (information on the number of game values used), "safe information" (information on the number of valued games given), "big hit 1 information" (big hit information), and "big hit 2 information" (big hit information, Outputs time saving information (specific information), "start information" (design confirmation information), "starting port information", "ceiling time saving information" (time saving information, special information), etc., respectively.
The "out information" is output for each game ball (for example, 10 balls) used, and by counting the number of outputs, the number of game balls (game value number) used in the game machine 10 can be obtained.
"Safe information" is output for each predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) given by winning a prize, and by counting the number of outputs, the number of game balls given from the game machine 10 (game value number). ) Is required.
The "big hit 1 information" is game information that changes from off to on at the start of the "big hit game state" and changes from on to off at the end of the "big hit game state", that is, is output during the big hit game state. ..
The "big hit 2 information" changes from off to on when the "big hit game state" and / or "time saving state" starts, and changes from on to off when the "big hit game state" and / or "time saving state" ends. That is, the game information output during the jackpot game state and / or the time saving state.
Further, in the "time saving state", the electric support state described later is set, and the player can suppress the decrease of the holding game ball.
The "start information" is game information that is output every time the fluctuation of the special symbol, which is the identification information, stops, that is, for each game (game), and the number of games can be obtained by counting the number of outputs.
The "starting port information" is game information output each time one game ball wins a prize at the starting ports 110 and 111, which will be described later (see FIG. 7).
The "ceiling time reduction information" changes from off to on at the start of the "ceiling time reduction state" that shifts after reaching a predetermined number of games, and changes from on to off at the end of the "ceiling time reduction state", that is, " This is the game information output in the "ceiling time reduction state".
The ceiling means that after the end of the "big hit game state", the big hit is not won, and after playing a specific number of games, the player enters a game state that is advantageous to the player.
Then, in the following description, the specific number of time-saving games is also referred to as "ceiling time-saving games".
An example in which these game information including "ceiling time reduction information" is output independently from the game machine 10 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game information may not be output independently, and the specifications of the game machine 10 Determined by.
Therefore, even in the gaming machine 10 in which the "ceiling time reduction information" is not output independently, the "ceiling time reduction state" can be specified from other game information as described later.
Further, the detection of the rise or fall of the signal due to the start or end of these game information including the "ceiling time reduction information" may be detected by using a one-shot circuit or the like, or may be processed by software or the like in advance. It is performed by comparing with the set judgment value.

These game information are output in duplicate or independently, and by monitoring these outputs, "big hit game state", "time saving state", "ceiling time saving state", and any of these game information Can be identified from the "normal game state" in which is not output.
Further, from the pachinko machine 20, transaction information such as cash insertion and card insertion and lending information such as "sales information" indicating the amount of cash input can be used to identify the attached gaming machine 10. Output with information.

When the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the "out information" is output from an output means such as a game ball detection sensor provided in an out tank attached to the pachinko machine, but is output from the gaming machine 10 for convenience. It will be explained as a thing.

Such game information is transmitted to the hall computer 60 by relaying the platform computer 40 and the island computer 50 via the network.
The game information is subjected to predetermined data processing (for example, numerical processing) on at least one of the platform computer 40, the island computer 50, and the hall computer 60, and is sequentially stored in the hall computer 60 as game information for each game machine 10. Will be done.

The hall computer 60 operates as an example of a gaming device, and as shown in FIG. 4, for example, a communication that performs data communication with an operation unit 61 including input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, a stand computer 40, an island computer 50, and the like. A unit 62, a display unit 63 having a liquid crystal display device and displaying game information for each game machine 10, a storage unit 64 composed of storage means such as a hard disk, a control unit 65 (computer) for controlling each of the above units, and the like. , It is mainly configured as an information processing device operated by a game hall manager or a clerk.

By functioning as a collecting means, the control unit 65 sequentially stores the game information for each game 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, for example, a "start count" obtained from the number of inputs of "start information", an "out number" obtained from the number of input of game balls used, and a game ball to be given. There are a "safe number" obtained from the number of inputs, and a "starting port winning number" in which the number of winnings to the starting ports 110 and 111 is required.
In addition, as other game information, "base" indicating the ratio of "safe number" to "out number" (for example, percentage), and "difference number (difference number) indicating the difference between" out number "and" safe number " (Also called payout) ”,“ Big hit number ”determined from the number of inputs of“ Big hit information ”,“ Big hit probability ”indicating the ratio of the number of starts and the number of big hits,“ Probability change / time saving information ” / There are "sales amount" obtained from the number of input of "time reduction number" and "sales information".
Such game information is stored in association with each game machine 10, every predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes), and every business day (for example, daily unit).

Further, these game information are divided and stored according to the game state of the game machine 10.
As for the gaming state of the game machine 10, when the game machine 10 is a pachinko machine, a "big hit game state (also called a big hit state or a big hit)" which is advantageous to the player, and a "probability change" in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is a high probability state. A state that is advantageous for the player, such as a state (also called a probability change), a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, and a state in which the player is in an electric support state, such as a "time saving state (also called a time saving)", and a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. There is a "normal gaming state (normal state, also called normal)".
The "probability change state" may overlap with the time saving state, and the "time saving state" may not overlap with the "probability change state".

In addition, the "big hit game state" includes a "big hit 1 game state" that does not shift to the "time reduction state" after the end of the "big hit game state", and a "big hit 2" that shifts to the "time reduction state" after the end of the "big hit game state". There is a "game state".
In addition, the "time saving state" includes the "time saving state after the big hit (specific time saving game state)" that shifts after the end of the "big hit game state", and the ceiling in the state where the big hit is not won after the end of the "big hit game state". There is a "ceiling time saving state (special time saving game state)" that shifts when the identification information (for example, a special symbol) is stopped and displayed over the number of time saving games.

These gaming states are realized when the control means (for example, the main board) of the gaming machine 10 composed of a CPU or the like that performs various arithmetic processes functions as the gaming state control means.
Then, when the hall computer 60 functions as the specific time-saving gaming state specifying means and the special time-saving gaming state specifying means, and the control means controls the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 to the "big hit gaming state", It is possible to identify that the gaming state is the "big hit gaming state".
Further, in the hall computer 60, when the control means controls the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 to the "ceiling time saving state" or the "time saving state after the big hit", the gaming state is the "ceiling time saving state" or the "big hit". It is possible to identify that it is a "later time saving state".

Further, the hall computer 60 monitors the abnormality of the gaming machine 10 based on the collected gaming information.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the hall computer 60 monitors the “base abnormality” and the “difference number abnormality” based on the game information collected during the time saving state.
"Base abnormality" means that the base in the "time saving state after a big hit" or the "ceiling time saving state" does not show a normal value but shows an abnormal value.
"Abnormal difference number" means that the difference number (for example, per 10 minutes) in the "time saving state after a big hit" or the "ceiling time saving state" does not show a normal value but shows an abnormal value.
The reason for performing such monitoring is to monitor whether or not the base is raised more than necessary at this time, although the base is raised from the "normal game state" based on the occurrence of the time reduction.

Specifically, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the base and the difference number in the "time saving state after the big hit" or the "ceiling time saving state" each exceed a predetermined determination value (value).
Since the base of the general "time saving state after the big hit" is in the range of 200 to 300, for example, it is determined whether or not the base of the "time saving state after the big hit" corresponds to this range.
Further, since the base of the "ceiling time reduction state" is in the range of 50 to 150, for example, it is determined whether or not the base of the "ceiling time reduction state" corresponds to this range.
The control unit 65 determines that the bases of the "time saving state after a big hit" or the "ceiling time saving state" fall within this range, determine "normal", and if they do not fall within this range, determine "abnormal". do.

Similarly, since the difference in the "time saving state after the big hit" is within 3000 balls per 10 minutes, for example, it is determined whether or not the difference in the "time saving state after the big hit" falls within this range. do.
Further, since the difference number in the "ceiling time reduction state" is within 2000 balls per 10 minutes, for example, it is determined whether or not the difference number in the "ceiling time reduction state" falls within this range.
Then, the control unit 65 determines that the difference between the "time saving state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" falls within this range, determines "normal", and if it does not fall within this range, "abnormal". ".
As described above, the determination values of the base abnormality and the difference number abnormality in the "ceiling time reduction state" are set lower than those in the "time reduction state after the big hit".
This is because the "ceiling time saving state" is more difficult to open the entrance of the starting port 111 under the control of the ordinary electric accessory 108 than the "time saving state after the big hit", and the total opening time is also shorter.
Therefore, the judgment values of the base abnormality and the difference number abnormality are made different according to each of the "ceiling time reduction state" and the "time reduction state after the big hit".
If the entrance of the starting port 111 is easier to open and / or the total opening time is longer in the "ceiling time reduction state" than in the "time reduction state after a big hit", the base abnormality of the "ceiling time reduction state" is abnormal. And the judgment value of the difference number abnormality is set higher than the "time saving state after the big hit".
In addition, when the opening of the entrance of the starting port 111 in the "ceiling time saving state" and the "time saving state after the big hit" is the same and / or the total opening time is the same, the judgment value of the base abnormality and the difference number abnormality. Are set to the same.
Further, the determination values of the base abnormality and the difference number abnormality can be set to arbitrary values by being input by an operator such as a game hall manager or a clerk via the operation unit 61 provided in the hall computer 60.
Further, not only the time saving state as described above, but also the "normal game state", that is, the base abnormality and the difference number abnormality in the non-time saving state can be determined.
In this case, in the non-time saving state (normal game state), the judgment values of the base abnormality and the difference number abnormality are lower than those in the time saving state. In the case of abnormal numbers, for example, it is preferable to set the number to 500 balls or less per 10 minutes.

In this way, the control unit 65 serves as an abnormality determining means for determining whether or not an abnormality relating to the "time saving state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" has occurred based on the game information output from the gaming machine 10. Function.
Further, the control unit 65 functions as an abnormality determination means, and based on the values calculated based on the "safe information" and the "out information", the "time saving state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state". It is possible to determine whether or not an abnormality has occurred.
Further, at this time, the determination value used by the control unit 65 when determining whether or not an abnormality relating to the "time saving state after the big hit" or the "ceiling time saving state" has occurred is the "time saving state after the big hit" (for example, , Base abnormality determination value: 200 to 300) and "ceiling time reduction state" (for example, base abnormality determination value: 50 to 150) are controlled to be different.

In this way, the display unit 63 notifies the determination result of whether or not the control unit 65 has determined whether or not an abnormality related to the "time reduction state after the big hit" or the "ceiling time reduction state" has occurred.
The control unit 65 makes the display unit 63 function as a notification means, and performs a predetermined notification based on a determination that the difference number from the base of the "time reduction state after a big hit" or the "ceiling time reduction state" is based on a predetermined determination value.
Specifically, when the above abnormality is determined, a notification indicating the abnormality is given.
The notification indicating an abnormality can be performed through the display screen of the display unit 63, and for example, a message such as "The XX series of the gaming machine 10 has an abnormal number during the ceiling time reduction" is displayed.
As a result, the manager of the game hall can recognize that the game machine 10 in the XX series is abnormal.
In addition, the notification mode indicating this abnormality may be changed between the "time reduction state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time reduction state" so that the "time reduction state after the big hit" or the "ceiling time reduction state" can be identified. preferable.

In addition, the hall computer 60 monitors an abnormal transition to a ceiling time reduction based on the collected game information.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the hall computer 60 monitors based on the relationship between the “ceiling time reduction information” and the “start information”.
By functioning as an abnormality determination means, the control unit 65 monitors, for example, "ceiling time reduction information" and "start information", respectively, and if there is an abnormality in the relationship between "ceiling time reduction information" and "start information", Judged as "abnormal".
Specifically, if the control unit 65 does not detect the number of output of the "start information" of the number of ceiling time reduction games, but the "ceiling time reduction information" is output, it is "abnormal" (ceiling). Judged as (time saving illegal transition abnormality).
Further, when the control unit 65 detects the number of output of the "start information" of the number of ceiling time reduction games but does not output the "ceiling time reduction information", it is regarded as "abnormal" (ceiling time reduction non-transition abnormality). judge.

The abnormality determination process for such an illegal transition to the "ceiling time reduction state" is realized by the control unit 65 reading and executing the program stored in the storage unit 64.
Hereinafter, the function of the control unit 65 at this time will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
Here, for convenience of explanation, the gaming machine 10 in which the number of games for shortening the ceiling time is a fixed value (for example, 100 games) will be described as an example.
Note that even if the number of games for shortening the ceiling time is not a fixed value and varies depending on, for example, a jackpot symbol, the total number of "safe information" and the output time of "big hit information" during the jackpot game state can be used. By specifying the number of ceiling time reduction games, the abnormality determination process may be performed.
Further, in the gaming machine 10 in which the number of games for shortening the ceiling time varies depending on the jackpot symbol and the game information capable of identifying the jackpot symbol can be output, the abnormality determination process may be performed according to the jackpot symbol.

In the abnormality determination process, first, the control unit 65 acquires the number of outputs of "start information" (design confirmation information) and the number of ceiling time reduction games (specific number of times) stored in the storage unit 64 (S10).
Next, the control unit 65 determines the abnormality by comparing the number of outputs of the "start information" acquired in S10 with the number of games for shortening the ceiling time (S11).
Although the control unit 65 has not detected the number of outputs of the "start information" of the number of ceiling time reduction games, the number of outputs of the "start information" of the number of ceiling time reduction games is changed to the "ceiling time reduction state". If the above is detected but the state has not changed to the "ceiling time reduction state", it is determined as "abnormal".
For example, when the number of games with reduced ceiling time is "500 games", the number of outputs of "start information" is "450 times", but the number of games is changed to "shortened ceiling time" or the number of outputs of "start information" is " If the transition to the "ceiling time reduction state" has not occurred despite "550 times", the control unit 65 determines that it is "abnormal".
On the other hand, when the control unit 65 detects the number of outputs of the "start information" of the number of ceiling time reduction games, the control unit 65 determines that the case where the game shifts to the "ceiling time reduction state" is "normal".
For example, when the number of ceiling time reduction games is "500 games" and the number of "start information" outputs reaches "500 times" and the game shifts to the "ceiling time reduction state", the control unit 65 determines that it is "normal". judge.
Then, the control unit 65 outputs the result of such an abnormality determination (S12).
For example, the result of the abnormality determination is displayed on the display through the display screen of the display unit 63.
Hereinafter, the display unit 63 that functions as the notification means at this time will be described.

When it is determined that the abnormality is determined, in the hall computer 60, the control unit 65 causes the display unit 63 to function as a notification means to display the gaming machine 10 in which the abnormality has occurred and the content of the abnormality.
Specifically, when the above abnormality is determined, a notification indicating the abnormality is given.
The notification indicating an abnormality can be performed through the display screen of the display unit 63, and for example, a message such as "The XX series of the gaming machine 10 is illegally shifting to the ceiling time reduction state" is displayed.
As a result, the manager of the game hall can recognize that the game machine 10 in the XX series is abnormal.

In this way, the hall computer 60 collects game information by the control unit 65 functioning as a collecting means and an abnormality determining means, and before the "start information" of the number of ceiling time reduction games is output, "ceiling". When "time saving information" is output, it can be determined as "abnormal".
Further, the control unit 65 functions as an abnormality determination means, and determines that the "abnormality" is obtained when the "ceiling time reduction information" is not output even after the "start information" of the number of ceiling time reduction games is output. can.

FIG. 7 is an example of a game board 11 provided in a game machine 10 (pachinko machine) having a performance of increasing the number of balls to be output during a time saving state.
Further, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the specifications of the gaming machine 10.
The game board 11 has two starting ports 110, 111, two special symbol display devices 112, 113, two large winning openings 114, 115, a normal symbol operating gate 116, an ordinary symbol display device 117, and two ordinary winning openings. 120, 121, an out port 122 and the like are provided.
Further, the starting port 111 is configured to have an entrance formed by an ordinary electric accessory 108 (electric tulip), and the entrance can be opened by a hit display of the ordinary symbol display device 117.
The starting port 111 is configured so that a prize is not won unless the electric accessory 108 is normally operated and the entrance is open.
Therefore, the ordinary electric accessory 108 functions as a displacement means, so that the closed state (first state) in which the game ball is difficult to pass without opening the entrance and the open state in which the game ball is easily passed by opening the entrance. It can be displaced to a state (second state).
The time saving state is a state in which the entrance is opened by the control of the normal electric accessory 108 and is easily displaced to an open state in which the game ball can easily pass, as compared with the "normal game state". It is in a so-called electric support state that facilitates the passage of the game ball and supports the winning of the starting port 111.
Further, the display 118 is a display device for effect, and functions as a display means for displaying the display results of the two special symbol display devices 112 and 113.
For example, the display 118 is provided with decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 as related displays.
In the present invention, the starting port 111 is not won a prize unless the electric accessory 108 is normally operated and the entrance is opened, that is, displaced to the open state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening state is not limited to this. The starting port 111 may be configured to win a prize without being displaced.

With such a configuration, when the starting port 110 (also referred to as the first starting port) is won, the symbol (identification information) of the special symbol display device 112 (also referred to as special drawing 1) starts to fluctuate and fluctuates after a lapse of a predetermined time. Stops.
When the stopped symbol indicates a jackpot symbol (for example, "1" to "8"), the jackpot gaming state is set in which the jackpot 115 opens a predetermined number of times.
Further, if the starting port 111 (also referred to as the second starting port) is won when the entrance is open, the symbol (identification information) of the special symbol display device 113 (also referred to as special drawing 2) starts to fluctuate and is predetermined. Stop fluctuating after a lapse of time.
Further, when the stopped symbol indicates a jackpot symbol (for example, "9" to "16"), the jackpot gaming state is set in which the jackpot 114 is opened a predetermined number of times.
At this time, the control means of the gaming machine 10 functions as a determining means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the “big hit gaming state”.
Further, the display 118 stops and displays the symbol according to the determination result by the control means functioning as the determination means.

Further, the number of times the big winning openings 114 and 115 are opened is so-called the number of big hit rounds, and changes according to the big hit symbol.
Then, in one round in the "big hit game state", the big winning openings 114 and 115 are opened.
For example, when the special symbol display device 112 is stopped at "1" to "6", the big winning opening 115 is opened five times, which is a big hit for five rounds.
Further, when the special symbol display device 112 is stopped at "7", the big winning opening 115 is opened 7 times, which is a big hit for 7 rounds, and the special symbol display device 112 is opened at "8", which is the largest number of times. When stopped, the big winning opening 115 opens 10 times, which is a big hit for 10 rounds.

Further, for example, when the special symbol display device 113 stops at "9" to "11", "13", and "14", the big winning opening 114 opens five times, which is a big hit for five rounds.
Further, when the special symbol display device 113 is stopped at "15", the big winning opening 114 is opened 7 times, which is a big hit for 7 rounds, and the special symbol display device 113 is opened most frequently at "12", If it stops at "16", it will be a big hit for 10 rounds in which the big winning opening 114 opens 10 times.
In addition, the above-mentioned symbols "1" to "16" and other symbols (for example, "E", "L", "-", etc.) other than the hit symbol (for example, "F") indicate a loss. It is a design, and even if these are stopped, the big winning openings 114 and 115 will not open.

Further, the specifications of each winning opening, display device, etc. can be as follows, for example.
[Number of prize balls]
-Starting port 110: 4 prize balls-Starting port 111: 1 prize ball-Large winning opening 114: 15 prize balls-Large winning opening 115: 10 prize balls-Normal winning opening 120, 121: 5 prize balls [Special design / pending digestion]
-The two special symbol display devices 112 and 113 each have four holding devices and can be changed at the same time.
-If one special symbol display device stops at a jackpot (special symbol hit) or hit (normal symbol hit) symbol, the other special symbol display device loses or the fluctuation is interrupted until the jackpot or hit ends. NS.
[Big hit]
・ Maximum opening time of the big winning opening in one round: 20 seconds ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings of the big winning opening in one round: 8 ・ Interval time from the start of the big hit to the big winning opening: 1 second ・ Between each round Interval time: 1 second ・ Interval time at the end of the jackpot: 1 second ・ Average opening time in one round: 8 seconds

The above terms can be defined as follows, for example.
-Prize ball: The number of balls paid out from the game machine 10 by winning a game ball in various winning openings.
-Maximum opening time of the big winning opening in one round: The maximum opening time per round of the big winning opening, and when this time elapses, the big winning opening shifts to the closed state regardless of the number of winnings.
・ Upper limit of the number of prizes in the big prize opening in one round: The number of balls that the big prize opening allows to win, and if you win the big prize opening for the number of balls, the maximum opening time per round in the big prize opening Even before the lapse of time, the big winning opening shifts to the closed state.
-Interval time between each round: The time from the end of one round to the start of the next round (the time when the big prize opening between rounds is closed).
-Interval time at the end of the jackpot: The time from the end of the final round of the jackpot to the end of the jackpot.

Further, the gaming machine 10 has a probability changing function.
For example, if the special symbol display device 112 is a jackpot symbol of "1" to "4" or the special symbol display device 113 is a jackpot symbol of "9" to "12", the special symbol is a special symbol after the jackpot until the next jackpot. The jackpot probability at which the display devices 112 and 113 stop at the jackpot symbol varies with a low probability of 1/319, and the ratio is 5% for each jackpot symbol.
On the other hand, when the special symbol display device 112 is a jackpot symbol of "5" to "8" or the special symbol display device 113 is a jackpot symbol of "13" to "16", the jackpot probability varies by 1/60. It is in a high probability state (probability change state), and the ratio is 20% for each jackpot symbol.
Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is, in fact, a probability variation loop type gaming machine 10 in which a big hit is likely to continue with a high probability next time when the high probability state is reached.

Further, except that the special symbol display device 112 is "1" or the special symbol display device 113 is a big hit symbol of "9" or "13", the time is shortened, so that the normal symbol display device 117 is displayed as a hit ( For example, the probability of becoming “F”) is higher than that in the “normal gaming state”, and the opening time of the starting port 111 becomes longer.
Further, at this time, the fluctuation time of the symbol of the normal symbol display device 117 is preferably shorter than that in the "normal game state", and as a result, the frequency of winning the game ball to the starting port 111 increases.
Then, the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be a hit display is, for example, 1/1 in the time saving state, and in the hit display, the entrance of the starting port 111 is opened for 4.2 seconds, so that the game is played. The ball is in a state where it is easy to win a prize in the starting port 111.
On the other hand, the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be a hit display in the non-time saving state is, for example, 1/40, and when the hit display is obtained, the entrance of the starting port 111 is opened for 1.0 second. Compared to the time saving state, the game ball is in a state where it is difficult to win a prize in the starting port 111.
In addition, the maximum number of winnings of the starting port 111 is 8 counts in one winning of the hit display of the ordinary symbol display device 117.
The normal symbol may be not only one type but also a plurality of types, and the opening / closing pattern (opening time, opening / closing number of times, etc.) may be different for each type of the normal symbol.
Hereinafter, the time saving state for each jackpot symbol in the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 will be described with reference to a plurality of examples.

First, for example, when the special symbol display device 112 is a jackpot symbol of any one of "2" and "5" or the special symbol display device 113 is "10" and "14", the game state is "ceiling". "Time saving state" is given.
For example, when the special symbol display device 112 is "2", after the end of the "big hit game state", the big hit remains unwinned, and when the "500 games" are reached, the game shifts to the "ceiling time reduction state" and the ceiling. After reaching the time reduction, the time reduction of "300 games" is performed in the "ceiling time reduction state".
Then, the "ceiling time reduction state" ends by digesting the "time reduction number of times during the ceiling time reduction", which is the number of time reductions in the ceiling time reduction state after reaching the ceiling time reduction, or "shifting to the jackpot game state".
In addition to this, the "ceiling time reduction state" may be terminated by the "winning of the big hit game state".

Next, for example, when the special symbol display device 112 is a jackpot symbol of any one of "7" and "8" or the special symbol display device 113 is "15" and "16", the gaming state is the "game state". From the end of the "big hit game state" to the next big hit, the "time saving state after the big hit" is given.
For example, when the special symbol display device 112 is "7", the "time saving state after the big hit" continues from the end of the "big hit game state" to the transition to the next big hit.

Finally, for example, when the special symbol display device 112 is a jackpot symbol of any of "3", "4", "6" or the special symbol display device 113 is "11", "12", the game state. Is given both a "ceiling time saving state" and a "time saving state after a big hit".
For example, when the special symbol display device 112 is "3", it shifts from the end of the "big hit game state" to the "time saving state after the big hit" until the "time saving state after the big hit" reaches "100 games". continue.
In addition, when the "600 games" is reached after the end of the "big hit game state" after the end of the "big hit time reduction state", the game further shifts to the "ceiling time reduction state" and the ceiling time reduction (play time). The "ceiling time reduction state" continues until "200 games", which is the number of time reductions in the middle.

Therefore, in the "probability change state" and the time saving state, the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be a hit display is higher than in the "normal game state", and the opening time of the starting port 111 is longer.
As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment may be in the "ceiling time reduction state" and / or the "time reduction state after the big hit" in the "probability change state".
Further, in the "ceiling time saving state" or the "time saving state after the big hit", the entrance of the starting port 111 is easier to open than in the "normal game state", and the frequency of winning the game ball to the starting port 111 increases. However, the method of increasing the winning frequency of the game ball to the starting port 111 is not limited to the method described above, but the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be a hit display is made higher than in the "normal game state". , The opening time of the start port 111 is made longer than that of the "normal game state", and the fluctuation time of the symbol of the normal symbol display device 117 (which can include the stop time) is made shorter than that of the "normal game state". Of these, either one or a method in which two or more are arbitrarily combined may be used.
At this time, it is preferable that the fluctuation time of the symbol of the normal symbol display device 117 is shorter than that in the "normal game state", and as a result, the frequency of winning the game ball to the starting port 111 increases.

Next, the output mode of each game information will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the game machine 10 outputs game information such as "big hit 1 information", "big hit 2 information", "ceiling time reduction information", "out information", "safe information", and "start information". There is.

As shown in FIG. 9, the "big hit 1 information" is output over the middle of the big hit 1 (the "big hit" section), and the output is stopped at the end of the "big hit".
From the output period of such "big hit 1 information", the hall computer 60 can specify the "big hit game state".

The "big hit 2 information" is output over the middle of the big hit 2 ("big hit" section, "time saving" section), and the output is stopped at the end of both "big hit" and "time saving".
The hall computer 60 can identify the "big hit game state" and / or the "time saving state" from the output period of the "big hit 2 information".
The "big hit 2 information" in the actual hall computer 60 has a delay with the "big hit 1 information", but for convenience of explanation, it will be described as being synchronized with the "big hit 1 information".

The "ceiling time reduction information" is output during the ceiling time reduction ("ceiling time reduction" section), and the output is stopped at the end of the ceiling time reduction.
The hall computer 60 can identify the "ceiling time reduction state" from the output period of the "ceiling time reduction information".
Even if the "ceiling time reduction information" and the "big hit 2 information" are output at the same timing (waveform shown by the dotted line), the hall computer 60 preferentially processes the "ceiling time reduction information". "Ceiling time reduction state" can be specified.

The "out information" is output every time 10 game balls are used by the game machine 10.
When the player continuously uses the game ball, it is output constantly (for example, about 10 times in about 1 minute).

"Safe information" is output every time 10 game balls are given by the game machine 10.
Therefore, in the "ceiling time reduction" section, the "big hit" section, and the "time reduction" section, the frequency of payouts increases, so that the output of "safe information" is concentrated.

The "start information" is output each time the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are activated and stopped once.
Therefore, in the "big hit" section, since the operation of the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 is always stopped, the output is not output during the big hit game state.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing output information output from the gaming machine 10 (external terminal board) to the hall computer 60.
From the game machine 10, "big hit 1 information" and "big hit 2 information" are output as "big hit information", respectively, and "big hit 1 information" is a big hit and "big hit 2 information" is a time saving to the hall computer 60. , Each connected.
At this time, the hall computer 60 is provided with a receiving unit (first receiving unit) capable of specifying the jackpot and a receiving unit (second receiving unit) capable of specifying the time saving, and the "big hit 1 information" is the first. It is output to 1 receiver, and "big hit 2 information" is output to the second receiver.
Therefore, the hall computer 60 can specify the "big hit game state" from the "big hit 1 information" output to the first receiving unit, and can specify the "time saving state" from the "big hit 2 information" output to the second receiving unit. can.
In addition to this, "ceiling time reduction information", "out information", and "special symbol confirmation information" are output from the gaming machine 10, and are connected to the hall computer 60 as ceiling time reduction, out, and start, respectively. ..
Therefore, the hall computer 60 can identify the "ceiling time reduction state" from the "ceiling time reduction information".
In this way, the hall computer 60 can specify the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 by connecting the hall computer 60 so that the gaming information output from the gaming machine 10 can be identified.
As a result, since the hall computer 60 can perform appropriate data management, it is possible to accurately determine the "abnormality" of the gaming machine 10.
The "big hit 2 information" has been described as an example of being connected as a time reduction in the hall computer 60, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the "big hit 2 information" may be connected and managed as a probability variation (time reduction), and is output from the gaming machine 10. The output information differs depending on the specifications of each hall computer 60.
Also in this case, since the hall computer 60 outputs the "big hit 2 information" to the second receiving unit, the "time saving state" can be specified from the "big hit 2 information".

Next, a case will be described in which the "ceiling time reduction information" is not output from a single output terminal (output unit) but is output from the same output terminal as the "big hit 2 information".
In this case, "ceiling time reduction information" is also output from the output terminal of the external terminal plate of "big hit 2 information".
The "ceiling time reduction information" is game information that is output without overlapping with the "big hit information".
In the hall computer 60, the control unit 65 functions as a specific time saving game state specifying means and a special time saving game state specifying means, so that the "time saving type" can be specified, and the received "time saving information" is the "ceiling time saving information". You can identify that there is.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 65 defines a state in which "big hit 1 information" is not output, that is, a case in which "big hit 2 information" is output in the "normal game state" as a "ceiling time reduction state". Can be identified.
At this time, the control unit 65 measures the period from off to on of the "big hit 2 information" received via the communication unit 62, and sets the game state at the time of off when the "big hit 2 information" is switched from off to on. Identify.
Then, the control unit 65 can identify the "ceiling time reduction state" if the off-game state in which the "big hit 2 information" is switched from off to on is the "normal game state".

Therefore, the hall computer 60 can specify the "ceiling time reduction state" even when the "ceiling time reduction information" is not output from the single output terminal.
From such a difference, the hall computer 60 can identify that the received "time saving information" is "ceiling time saving information" by the control unit 65 functioning as the special time saving game state specifying means.
That is, when the control unit 65 outputs "time saving (big hit 2) information" overlapping with the "big hit (big hit 1) information" output from the gaming machine 10, the gaming machine 10 is in the "time saving state after the big hit". It functions as a means for identifying a specific time-saving gaming state that can be identified as.
Further, when the control unit 65 outputs the "time saving (big hit 2) information" without overlapping with the "big hit (big hit 1) information" output from the gaming machine 10, the gaming machine 10 is in the "ceiling time saving state". It functions as a means for identifying a special time-saving gaming state that can be identified as being.
In this way, the control unit 65 can identify that the gaming machine 10 is in the “ceiling time saving state” from the output of the “time saving information”.
In addition to this, the control unit 65 identifies the "ceiling time reduction state" when the "big hit 2 information" is received after the "start information" is output a certain number of times or more after the end of the "big hit game state". You may.
In this case, since the number of outputs of the "start information" is added to the condition for specifying the "ceiling time reduction state", the control unit 65 can specify the "ceiling time reduction state" with higher accuracy.
In addition, when some kind of hit (for example, big hit, difference ball / time / payout during big hit) is detected after detecting the same number of outputs of "start information" as the predetermined number of ceiling time reduction games, "ceiling time reduction" It may be specified as a "state".
In this case, a game in which the number of games with a reduced ceiling time is played in a state where the jackpot has not been won since the end of the "big hit game state", and some hit is set as a transition condition to the "ceiling time shortened state". The "ceiling time reduction state" can be specified for the machine 10.
Further, even when "big hit 2 information" is output in the "ceiling time reduction state", it can be applied to the gaming machine 10 which does not switch from on to off at the start of output of "big hit 1 information". In the case of the gaming machine 10, the hall computer 60 can identify the "big hit gaming state" from the start of outputting the "big hit 1 information".

In this way, when the game information for specifying the ceiling time reduction (ceiling time reduction information) is output from the game machine 10 as the game information indicating the game state, the "ceiling time reduction state" can be specified over the output period. ..
However, since there are cases where the game information that can identify the "ceiling time reduction state" is not output, in such a case, it is specified from other game information whether or not the "ceiling time reduction state" is present. There is a need.
As a method of specifying the "ceiling time reduction state", the hall computer 60 receives the above-mentioned "ceiling time reduction information" to specify that the game state is the "ceiling time reduction state", as well as "ceiling time reduction". It is possible to identify that the game state is the "ceiling time reduction state" by receiving other game information without receiving "information".
In the following description, game information capable of specifying the "ceiling time reduction state" is not output from the game machine 10, and a method of specifying the "ceiling time reduction state" from other game information will be described.

The control unit 65 can identify that the game state is the "ceiling time reduction state" from the number of outputs of the "start information" after the end of the "big hit game state".

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 65 counts the number of outputs of "start information" after the end of the "big hit game state".
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 in which the number of games for shortening the ceiling time is a fixed value (for example, 100 games) will be described as an example.
In this case, after the end of the "big hit game state", the control unit 65 changes the game state when the number of outputs reaches "100 times", which is the same as the predetermined number of ceiling time reduction games, while the big hit non-winning state remains. Specify as "ceiling time reduction state".
This is because the ceiling time reduction is a game state that occurs when the same number of games as the number of ceiling time reduction games is played after the end of the "big hit game state".
Therefore, the control unit 65 can consider the time when the same "start information" as the number of ceiling time reduction games is output after the end of the "big hit game state" as the transition timing of the ceiling time reduction.
Therefore, the control unit 65 specifies the "ceiling time reduction state" from the time when the "start information" reaches the number of ceiling time reduction games in the "normal game state".
By utilizing the characteristic output form of the game information when the ceiling time reduction occurs, the hall computer 60 causes the "ceiling time reduction state" to occur because the control unit 65 functions as a special time reduction game state specifying means. Can be identified.
In addition to this, the control unit 65 outputs a predetermined number of ceiling time reduction games (for example, 20) during a certain period of time (for example, 3 minutes) in the output number of "start information" in the "big hit game state". When it is output, the game machine 10 may be specified as a "ceiling time reduction state".
In this case, the ceiling time reduction state can be specified with higher accuracy.
Further, since the "start information" in the "ceiling time reduction state" is different for each model of the gaming machine 10, the number of ceiling time reduction games and the fixed time can be arbitrarily changed for each model.
Further, the "ceiling time reduction state" may be specified from the relationship between the "start information" and other game information, such as the "start rate" indicating the "start count" for each fixed amount of "outs".

Further, the control unit 65 can identify that the game state is the "ceiling time reduction state" from the "base" after the end of the "big hit game state".

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 65 calculates the “base” by counting the number of outputs of the “out information” and the “safe information” after the end of the “big hit game state”.
In the "ceiling time reduction state", the operating time is extended by winning the starting port 111, and the "base" rises, resulting in an electric support state. Therefore, the control unit 65 monitors the "base" and "base". When is greater than or equal to a certain value (for example, 100 or more), the gaming state is specified as the "ceiling time reduction state".
However, since the "base" may rise even in the case of jamming or slamming, the control unit 65 may combine the "ceiling time reduction state" including the relationship between the "base" and other game information. It is preferable to specify.
In addition to this, for example, the control unit 65 monitors the number of outputs of "safe information" while "start information" is input a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), and outputs "safe information". When the number exceeds a certain value (for example, 3 times), it may be specified as a "ceiling time reduction state".
The number of times the "safe information" is input is three times, which is synonymous with the fact that 30 or more game balls are paid out from the game machine 10.
Further, in the specific value, since the "base" in the ceiling time reduction state is different for each model of the gaming machine 10, the setting can be arbitrarily changed for each model.

Further, the control unit 65 can identify that the game state is the "ceiling time reduction state" from the number of outputs of the "starting port information" after the end of the "big hit game state".

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 65 counts the number of outputs of "starting port information" after the end of the "big hit game state".
In the ceiling time shortening state, the number of winnings of the starting port 111 increases, so that the number of times of opening and closing of the starting port 111 also increases accordingly.
Therefore, the control unit 65 monitors the number of outputs of the "starting port information", and when the number of times (for example, 30 times or more) reaches a predetermined number of times or more (for example, 30 times or more) in a certain time (for example, 1 minute), the game is played. The state is specified as a "ceiling time reduction state".
In this way, in the hall computer 60, when the control unit 65 functions as a special time-saving game state specifying means, and the "starting port information" is output a predetermined number of times or more after the end of the "big hit game state", the game is played. It is possible to identify that the state is "ceiling time reduction state".
Since the number of times the start port 111 is opened and closed in the "ceiling time reduction state" differs for each model of the gaming machine 10 within a predetermined number of times and a certain period of time, the setting can be arbitrarily changed for each model.
In addition, an example has been described in which it is possible to identify that the game state is the "ceiling time reduction state" when the "starting port information" is output a predetermined number of times or more after the end of the "big hit game state". Also, the number of times the large winning openings 114 and 115 are opened, and the winning rate indicating the probability that the game ball will win the starting opening 111 may be specified.

In this way, the hall computer 60 can specify the "ceiling time saving state" by receiving other game information in addition to receiving the "ceiling time saving information" to specify the "ceiling time saving state".
In this way, by accurately determining the gaming state after the big hit, it is possible to set a determination value suitable for the gaming state, and optimal monitoring can be performed.
The characteristic function for identifying the "ceiling time reduction state" as described above is the control unit 65 (or this) in which the program (and data) stored in the storage means such as the hard disk provided in the storage unit 64 is configured as a computer. It is realized by executing the CPU) prepared for.

15 to 19 are processes executed by the control unit 65 in order to specify the ceiling time reduction, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart following FIG.
15 and 16 are ceiling time saving specifying processes that can be executed when "time saving information" is received from the gaming machine 10 and it is specified that the "time saving information" is "ceiling time saving information".
On the other hand, FIGS. 17 to 19 are ceiling time reduction specifying processes that can be executed regardless of whether or not the "time reduction information" is received from the gaming machine 10, that is, even when the "ceiling time reduction information" is not received.
In the hall computer 60, processing according to the model of the gaming machine 10 is preset, and any processing shown in FIGS. 15 to 19 can be set and executed individually or by the manager of the gaming hall.
Therefore, the hall computer 60 can select the ceiling time reduction specifying process according to the game information that can be received from the game machine 10, and can specify the "ceiling time reduction state".

First, a process that can be executed when "time saving information" is received from the gaming machine 10 and it is specified that the "time saving information" is "ceiling time saving information" will be described.
In the ceiling time reduction specifying process, as shown in FIG. 15, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the “time reduction information” has been received (S100).
When the "time saving information" is received, the process proceeds to S110 (S100-Yes), and when the "time saving information" is not received (S100-No), the process ends.
As described above, the time saving information in the present embodiment includes "ceiling time saving information" and "time saving information after a big hit".

Next, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the "ceiling time reduction information", which is the game information for specifying the "ceiling time reduction state", has been received (S110).
When the "ceiling time reduction information" is received, the process proceeds to S120 (S110-Yes), and when the "ceiling time reduction state" is not received (S110-No), the process is terminated and the process is terminated from other game information. Identify the "ceiling time reduction condition".

In the process of S120, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the received "ceiling time reduction information" is the game information received from the single output terminal (S120).
When the "ceiling time reduction information" is received from a single output terminal (S120-Yes), the gaming state is specified as the "ceiling time reduction state" (see S130, FIG. 9).

On the other hand, when the "ceiling time reduction information" is received from the same output terminal as the output terminal that outputs the "big hit 2 information" (S120-No), the process proceeds to S200.
In the process of S200, as shown in FIG. 16, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the "time saving information" is received in a state where the "big hit 1 information" is not received (normal game state) (S200).
By functioning as a game state specifying means, the control unit 65 specifies the game state at the time of turning on when the “big hit 2 information” changes from on to off.
If "time saving information" is received when "big hit 1 information" is not received (normal game state) (S200-Yes), "time saving information" can be specified as "ceiling time saving information", and the game state can be determined. It is specified as "ceiling time reduction state" (see S210, FIG. 11).
The "time saving information" at this time is received independently without overlapping with the "big hit information".

On the other hand, if the "time saving information" is received while the "big hit 1 information" is being received, the process ends (S200-No).
When the control unit 65 receives the "time saving information" in the state of receiving the "big hit 1 information", that is, in the "big hit game state", the "time saving information" is referred to as "time saving information after the big hit". Can be identified.

When the control unit 65 does not receive the "time reduction information" and the "ceiling time reduction information" (S100-No, S110-No), the control unit 65 can identify the "ceiling time reduction state" from other game information.
Examples of the game information for specifying the "ceiling time reduction state" include "start information", "base", and "start opening information" as described above.

Next, a process that can be executed regardless of whether or not the "time saving information" is received from the gaming machine 10, that is, even if the "ceiling time saving information" is not received, will be described.
The ceiling time reduction specifying process based on the “start information” will be described with reference to FIG.
In the process of S300, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the "start information" has been received a specific number of times or more.
The control unit 65 outputs a "start" from the gaming machine 10 between jackpots (between jackpot 1 information), that is, after the "big hit 1 information" changes from on to off and before the next "big hit 1 information" turns on. Based on the number of "information" received, the "time saving type" is specified.
Then, when "start information" is received more than a specific number of times (S300-Yes), the received "time saving information" can be specified as "ceiling time saving information", and when "start information" is not received more than a specific number of times. (S300-No), the process is terminated.
At this time, when the control unit 65 receives the "start information" a specific number of times or more, it considers that the "ceiling time reduction state" has been entered from the time when the specific number of times or more is reached (see S310, FIG. 12).

Next, the ceiling time reduction specifying process based on the “base” shown in FIG. 18 will be described.
In the process of S400, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the "base" is equal to or higher than a certain value.
Here, too, the control unit 65 is based on the "base" between the jackpots (between the jackpots 1 information), that is, after the "big hit 1 information" changes from on to off until the next "big hit 1 information" turns on. , Performs specific processing of "type of time saving".
When a "base" above a certain value is received (S400-Yes), it is specified as a "ceiling time reduction state" (S410, see FIG. 13), and when a "base" above a certain value is not received (S400). -No), the process ends.
The base is "safe information" indicating the number of gaming values used in the gaming machine 10 in the gaming state after the end of the "big hit gaming state", and the gaming value given by the gaming machine 10 by winning a prize in the gaming state. It is calculated from the following formula from the "out information" indicating the number.
Base = "safe information" / "out information" x 100
As can be seen from this formula, the base is game information indicating the amount of increase in the number of game values acquired by the player, and the larger the number of the base, the larger the number of game values acquired by the player. Shown.
The "out information" and "safe information" are the number of outputs (cumulative output) output from the gaming machine 10 after the "big hit 1 information" is changed from on to off until the next "big hit 1 information" is turned on. Calculate from number).
Further, as described above, "out information" and "safe information" are output as one pulse each time a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are used or are given, so that "out information" is output. "And" safe information "are calculated by multiplying this number of outputs by a predetermined number (10 balls).

Finally, the ceiling time reduction specifying process based on the “starting port information” shown in FIG. 19 will be described.
In the process of S500, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the "starting port information" has been received a predetermined number of times or more in a certain time period.
The control unit 65 is output from the gaming machine 10 between big hits (between big hits 1 information), that is, after the "big hit 1 information" changes from on to off until the next "big hit 1 information" turns on. Based on the number of received "mouth information", the "type of time saving" is specified.
When "starting port information" is received more than a predetermined number of times in a certain time (S500-Yes), it is specified as "ceiling time reduction state" (see S510, FIG. 14), and "starting port" more than a predetermined number of times in a certain time. If "information" is not received (S500-No), the process ends.

In this way, the "ceiling time reduction state" can be specified by the characteristic function of the control unit 65 shown in FIGS. 15 to 19.
Further, since the hall computer 60 can specify the "ceiling time saving state" based on other game information even if the gaming machine 10 does not output the game information that can specify the "ceiling time saving state", the "ceiling time saving state" can be specified. It is possible to classify and total the game states that are not in the "state" and the "ceiling time reduction state".
As a result, it is possible to collect game information for each time saving state, that is, for each "time saving state after a big hit" and for each "ceiling time saving state", and it is possible to set various optimum judgment values according to the time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately determine an abnormality or the like for each time saving state.
The hall computer 60 can notify the time saving state specified by such a specific process.
The display unit 63 can notify the information regarding the ceiling time reduction by performing the following display.

The control unit 65 controls the display unit 63 to display the operating status of the gaming machine 10 on the entire floor so as to notify the gaming machine 10 in the time saving state.
As a result, the display unit 63 can identifiablely display the gaming machine 10 in the "ceiling time saving state" and the gaming machine 10 in the "time saving state after the big hit".
As shown in FIG. 20, on the layout screen in the game hall that displays the position of the game machine 10 in the game field, the game state of each game machine 10 and the like are displayed graphically.

Further, by checking the check box 630a corresponding to the gaming state to be displayed on the pop-up display selection screen 630, the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the checked gaming state is given a predetermined color or symbol. It is selected and displayed in the state of.
As a result, the employee can easily grasp the "time saving state" gaming machine 10 installed on the floor.

Specifically, among the gaming machines 10 installed on the floor, it is possible to grasp which gaming machine 10 is in the "time saving state after a big hit" or the "ceiling time saving state".
This is because when the hall computer 60 receives "big hit 2 information" or "ceiling time reduction information" from the gaming machine 10, the received gaming machine 10 is stored based on the position information of the gaming machine 10 stored in the storage unit 64. This is because it can be identified.
Therefore, the storage unit 64 stores information (position information) that can specify the installation area (position, size, range, etc.) of the game machine 10 in the game hall in advance, so that the game machine 10 can be stored. The layout of the amusement park including the installation area can be displayed on the display unit 63.
Therefore, for example, by checking the check boxes 630a of "time saving state after big hit" and "time saving state after big hit", the gaming machine 10 in "ceiling time saving state" is set to "○" and "time saving state after big hit". The gaming machines 10 are displayed in different display modes such as “Δ”.
By making the display modes of the "time saving information after the big hit" and the "ceiling time saving information" different in this way, the employees of the pachinko and pachislot machine can easily recognize which time saving state the gaming machine 10 is in.
That is, the display unit 63 functions as a specific information notification means capable of transmitting specific information indicating that the game state is the "time saving state after the big hit" (specific time saving game state).
Further, when the control unit 65 specifies that the gaming machine 10 is in the "ceiling time saving state" (special time saving game state), the display unit 63 indicates that the gaming machine 10 is in the "ceiling time saving state". It functions as a special information notification means capable of transmitting information.
If an abnormality occurs in the "ceiling time reduction state" or the "time reduction state after a big hit", the employee of the amusement park may be notified through the display screen of the display unit 63.
Further, on the display selection screen 630, even before the check box 630a is checked, it may be displayed so as to grasp which game machine 10 is in the "time saving state after the big hit" or the "ceiling time saving state". ..

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Next, the second embodiment will be described.
In the first embodiment, identification, notification, abnormality, etc. in the "time saving state after a big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" are realized by using the hall computer 60 as a gaming device.
In the second embodiment, the identification, notification, abnormality, etc. in the "time saving state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" are realized by using the calling lamp 30 as a gaming device.
In the following description, the description having the same configuration as the hall computer 60 in the first embodiment already described will be omitted.

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Similar to the hall computer 60, the call lamp 30 receives the "big hit 2 information" or the "ceiling time reduction information" output from the game machine 10, and transmits this game information to the platform computer 40.
The call lamp 30 is attached to the game machine 10 installed in the game hall, and displays the game information as useful game information to the player by using specific numbers or the like so that the game information can be easily seen.
In addition to displaying game information, the call lamp 30 informs the employees of the game hall and surrounding players that when the player presses the call button 301 when a trouble occurs during the game. Can be notified.
Further, the call lamp 30 is configured to be able to display past game information stored in a storage means (for example, a non-volatile ROM) of the data control unit 35 by pressing the history button 300. ..

Next, the hardware configuration of the call lamp 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
The call lamp 30 includes a data communication unit 31, a light emitting unit 32, a sound output unit 33, a data display unit 34, and a data control unit 35 that controls them.

The data communication unit 31 receives the game information output from the game machine 10 and the machine 20 that lends the game medium to the player, and transmits the game information to the hall computer 60 via the machine 40.

The light emitting unit 32 includes a multicolor (RGB) light emitting (full color) LED and an LED driver for controlling the lighting and blinking of the LED, and the data control unit 35 controls the lighting and blinking of the LED in a predetermined light emitting mode. Control to do with.
Then, by controlling the light emitting unit 32 according to a predetermined light emitting mode, it is possible to notify the outside of a gaming state such as a big hit or an abnormal state generated by the gaming machine 10.
Further, since the light emitting unit 32 is arranged on the peripheral edge of the calling lamp 30 and is covered with a colorless or colored transparent resin cover cut (for example, diamond cut) to diffuse the light emitted by the LED, from where. It is configured so that it can be vividly notified even when viewed.

The sound output unit 33 is provided with, for example, a speaker, a PCM sound source, an amplifier, etc., and outputs sound data such as sound effects and voice by driving the speaker or the like in accordance with an instruction from the data control unit 35, and the output mode thereof. This makes it possible to notify the outside of a gaming state such as a big hit or an abnormal state generated by the gaming machine 10.

The data display unit 34 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, a liquid crystal drive driver, an image control processor (VDP, etc.), VRAM, an image ROM storing image data, and the like, and follows instructions from the data control unit 35 to provide game information. Is converted into character information such as numbers, characters and figures and displayed on the liquid crystal display.
Further, the data display unit 34 includes a touch panel that detects a touch operation by the player, and the display content displayed on the data display unit 34 can be changed by touching a predetermined display area.
In addition, a numeric keypad screen on which numbers and characters can be input can be displayed by touching a predetermined display area.
After touching a predetermined display area of the data display unit 34, the player can confirm the game information of the desired date by inputting, for example, the date to be confirmed on the numeric keypad screen. It has become.

Further, the data display unit 34 is divided into a plurality of display areas 34a to 34e as shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, and the following game information is displayed in each display area.

In the display area 34a of the data display unit 34, for example, the cumulative total of the number of big hits (the number of occurrences of the big hit game state) of today, one day before, and two days before is displayed.
Therefore, the cumulative total of "big hit information" output from the gaming machine 10 is displayed.

In the display area 34b, the cumulative number of times of time reduction that has been performed from the time of opening the store to the present time is displayed.
Therefore, the cumulative total of "big hit 2 information" output from the gaming machine 10 is displayed.
As for the number of times the time reduction occurs here, the number of times the "time reduction after the big hit" occurs is displayed.

In the display area 34c, the number of starts during the jackpot (cumulative number of games) is displayed.
Therefore, since the fluctuation of the symbols of the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 is treated as one game, the cumulative total of "start information" output from the game machine 10 is displayed.

The current gaming state is displayed in the display area 34d.
For example, in the "time saving state after a big hit", "time saving medium" is displayed, and in the "ceiling time saving state", "ceiling time saving medium" is displayed.
Therefore, either "big hit 2 information" or "ceiling time saving information" as "time saving information" output from the gaming machine 10 is displayed.

As described above, even if the calling lamp 30 is used as the gaming device, the display modes of the "time saving state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" can be displayed differently.
That is, when the data control unit 35 functions as the specific time-saving game state specifying means and is specified to be the "time-saving state after the big hit", the data display unit 34 is set to the "time-saving state after the big hit". It functions as a specific information notification means capable of transmitting specific information indicating that there is.
Further, the data display unit 34 indicates that the data control unit 35 is in the "ceiling time saving state" when it is specified as the "ceiling time saving state" by functioning as the special time saving game state specifying means. It functions as a special information notification means capable of transmitting special information.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the call lamp 30 is a display area capable of displaying information on the ceiling time reduction when the number of games played up to the ceiling time reduction, that is, the number of ceiling time reduction games is a fixed value (for example, 100 games). It can also be equipped with 34e.
For example, when the game state is the "normal game state", the number of games remaining until the ceiling time reduction is displayed in the display area 34e, and when the value becomes 0, the game shifts to the "ceiling time reduction state".
Therefore, after the "big hit 1 information" is changed from on to off, it is subtracted from the number of ceiling time reduction games every time "start information" is output, and the counted down value is displayed.
At this time, the data display unit 34 can notify the predetermined information regarding the number of remaining games up to the number of ceiling time reduction games by functioning as the predetermined information notification means.

On the other hand, when the game state is the "ceiling time reduction state", the number of time reductions in the "ceiling time reduction state" is displayed in the display area 34e.
Therefore, after the "ceiling time reduction information" changes from off to on, the value subtracted from the number of ceiling time reduction games each time "start information" is output is displayed, and when that value becomes 0, the "ceiling time reduction state" is displayed. Will end.
Also, when the "ceiling time reduction information" is output from the same output terminal as the "big hit 2 information", the "big hit 2 information" is turned from off to on in a state where the big hit 1 information is not received (normal game state). After the change, the value subtracted from the number of ceiling time reduction games each time "start information" is output is displayed.
In addition, when the "ceiling time reduction state" is specified from the game information other than the "ceiling time reduction information", after it is considered that the transition to the "ceiling time reduction state" is made, the "start information" is displayed from the number of ceiling time reduction games. The subtracted value is displayed each time it is output.
An example in which the number of remaining games up to the "ceiling time reduction state" in the "normal game state" is displayed in the display area 34e has been described. The number of remaining games up to the "time saving state" may be displayed.
Further, in the case of the gaming machine 10 capable of shifting to the "time saving state after the big hit", the number of remaining games from the end of the "time saving state after the big hit" to the "ceiling time saving state" may be displayed. In the case of the gaming machine 10 that does not shift to the "time reduction state after the big hit", the number of remaining games from the end of the "big hit game state" to the "ceiling time reduction state" may be displayed.

Further, when the number of games remaining until the "ceiling time reduction state" reaches a specific value (for example, 100 games or less) which is less than a predetermined value, the call lamp 30 has a display area as shown in FIG. 24. The notification mode of 34e can be changed.
For example, when the number of remaining games up to the "ceiling time reduction state" is 100 games or less, the character size of the remaining games is larger than that of the 200 games shown in FIG. 23 (a). ing.
When the number of games remaining until the "ceiling time reduction state" is 100 games or less, the display area 34e is highlighted by surrounding the outer circumference with a thick line.

In this way, when the number of remaining games up to the "ceiling time reduction state" reaches a specific value, highlighting such as changing the number of remaining games significantly (character color, display area color change, character / display area) By emphasizing, etc.), it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation to shift to the "ceiling time reduction state".
Then, by giving a feeling of expectation to the player, it is possible to retain the player who intends to stop the game after the big hit, and thereby the operation of the game machine 10 can be maintained.
That is, when the data control unit 35 reaches a specific value (for example, 100 games) in which the number of remaining games up to the number of ceiling time reduction games that shift to the "ceiling time reduction state" is less than a predetermined value, the data control unit 35 receives predetermined information (for example, 100 games). , The number of remaining games), and functions as a predetermined information notification means capable of changing the notification mode.

Further, the call lamp 30, which is a gaming device in the present embodiment, has information on each of the "time saving state after a big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" when the power is cut off such as a power failure (for example, the game state and the number of ceiling time saving games). It is configured to be able to store and retain.
Then, the information of the "time saving state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" (specific time saving game state specifying information, special time saving game state specifying information) at the time of power off, which is stored in the memory, can be reproduced when the power is restored.

Specifically, the call lamp 30 has a backup function of a storage unit (specific time-saving game state specific information storage means, special time-saving game state specific information storage means) (not shown) included in the data control unit 35 even when the power is cut off. Therefore, the game information output from the game machine 10 can be stored and retained.
Therefore, the "time saving state after a big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" when the power is cut off are stored and held by the storage unit, so that the same time saving state can be resumed even when the power is restored.
Therefore, the storage unit included in the call lamp 30 can hold specific information indicating that it is in the "time saving state after the big hit" and special information indicating that it is in the "ceiling time saving state" in the state where the power is cut off. Even when the power is restored, the stored specific information and special information can be notified by the data display unit 34.
If the power is restored by changing the date, if the probability setting value of the gaming machine 10 is changed, or if the system is reset, the power is restarted from the "normal gaming state" even when the power is restored.

FIG. 25 shows an example of the screen display of the call lamp 30 in the “ceiling time reduction state”, in which (a) shows when the power is cut off and (b) shows when the power is restored.
As shown in FIG. 25, for example, the number of time reductions in the "ceiling time reduction state" displayed in the display area 34e indicates the same "150 games" when the power is turned off and when the power is restored, such as a power failure. Even if an abnormality occurs, it will be restarted from the state when the power was cut off.
Therefore, for example, even when the number of time reductions when the power is cut off is large, it is possible to reproduce the state where the number of time reductions when the power is cut off is large when the power is restored, so that the player can avoid incurring a loss.
As a result, the player can play the game with peace of mind, so that he / she can maintain a sense of expectation for the shortened ceiling time and can improve the interest of the game.
It should be noted that both the "time saving state after a big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" have been described by showing an example in which the information at the time of power cutoff can be stored and the state at the time of power cutoff can be reproduced when the power is restored. Can also store specific information or special information of only one of "time saving state after big hit" and "ceiling time saving state", and can reproduce the state when the power is cut off when the power is restored.

As described above, according to the gaming device of the present invention, a specific number of games are played in a jackpot non-winning state after the end of the "big hit gaming state" based on the game information output from the gaming machine 10. It is possible to identify the "ceiling time reduction state" that shifts after going.
As a result, it is possible to distinguish between the "time saving state after a big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state", so that each display mode can be different.
Further, since the gaming device includes the abnormality determination means, it is possible to determine the abnormality in the "ceiling time reduction state".

On the other hand, in the gaming devices described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, since the "ceiling time saving state" cannot be specified, the "time saving state after a big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" cannot be distinguished.
Therefore, it was not possible to meet the needs of employees and players who want to properly grasp the current state of the game.
In addition, since the "ceiling time reduction state" cannot be specified, the abnormality in the "ceiling time reduction state" cannot be determined, which may give a disadvantage to the amusement park and / or the player. rice field.
According to the gaming device of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems that the conventional gaming device should improve.

Although preferred embodiments of the gaming device and program of the present invention have been described above, the gaming device and program according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are made within the scope of the present invention. It goes without saying that it can be implemented.

For example, an example of shifting to the "ceiling time reduction state" after playing a specific number of games after the end of the "big hit game state" has been described, but in addition to this, after playing a specific number of games, there is a predetermined probability. Based on the winning lottery, the transition to the "ceiling time reduction state" may be made.
In addition, the opportunity to shift to the ceiling time reduction is not only after the game is played after the end of the "big hit game state", but also when the predetermined "special symbol" (specific lost symbol) is stopped and displayed. It can be an opportunity.
In addition, the number of time reductions in the "time reduction state after a big hit" or the "ceiling time reduction state" may be different depending on the type of a specific lost symbol by lottery.
In this case, for example, the specific lost symbol 1 is 100 times, the specific lost symbol 2 is 50 times, the specific lost symbol 3 is 30 times, and the winning probability is the specific lost symbol 1 <specific. It is conceivable that the loss symbol 2 <specific loss symbol 3 is increased in this order, and the specific loss symbol at this time may be one type (for example, only the specific loss symbol 2) or a plurality of types. Furthermore, the number of time reductions can be made smaller than that of the "time reduction state after a big hit" or the "ceiling time reduction state".
Further, the ceiling time reduction may be configured to continue "until the next big hit (infinite)" without particularly defining the number of time reductions in the "ceiling time reduction state".
In this case, when the gaming machine 10 has "finite" and "infinite" as the "ceiling time reduction state", it is preferable to divide the data into "finite" and "infinite" in the gaming device and aggregate the data. ..
For example, when "time saving information" is output beyond the upper limit of "finite" ceiling time reduction, or when the high base continues even after exceeding the upper limit of "finite" ceiling time reduction. Since it can be specified that the "ceiling time is shortened" of "infinity", it is possible to classify and aggregate the data by "finite" and "infinity".
As a result, data can be aggregated for each type of "time saving state" in an appropriate manner.

In addition, the time saving performance of the "time saving state after a big hit" and the "ceiling time saving state" may be different.
In this case, it is conceivable that at least one of the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be a hit display or the opening time of the starting port 111 is different between the "time reduction state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time reduction state". ..
At this time, by changing various judgment values (for example, base abnormality, difference number abnormality, etc.) in the "time reduction state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time reduction state" in the game device, the "time reduction state after the big hit" is changed. "Abnormality" can be judged appropriately.
Further, although the example in which the "ceiling time saving state" occurs only once during the big hit has been described, in addition to this, the control may be made so that the "ceiling time saving state" occurs a plurality of times during the big hit.
In this case, it is possible to control the "ceiling time reduction state" a plurality of times without including the "time reduction state after the big hit", and further, the game device can count the number of time reductions between the big hits. Also, the number of ceiling time reduction games in the "ceiling time reduction state" has been explained by showing an example in which counting starts after the end of the "big hit game state", but in addition to this, "time reduction state after the big hit" and ""Ceiling time reduction state" The counting may be started after the end of both time reduction states.
In this case, the gaming device can appropriately manage the number of games for shortening the ceiling time until reaching the ceiling.
Further, in both the "time reduction state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time reduction state", when the big hit symbol to which the time reduction is given results in a big hit, the number of time reductions may be unified or different.
For example, by unifying the number of time reductions, the game device can be speeded up because the control is simplified, and the end time of the "ceiling time reduction state" can be more easily set than when the number of time reductions is different. Can be suggested.
In addition, the jackpot symbol that gives the time reduction is specified for both the "time reduction state after the big hit" and the "ceiling time reduction state", but in addition to this, only one of the "time reduction states" may be given. ..
For example, when the "ceiling time reduction state" is given, the number of ceiling time reduction games in the "ceiling time reduction state" can be managed in the gaming device.

Further, an example using the "loop type" gaming machine 10 has been described, but in addition to this, the "probability change state" is caused based on the fact that the special symbol is changed a specified number of times as in the specifications shown in FIG. A so-called "ST type" gaming machine 10 that ends may be used.
This "ST type" gaming machine 10 differs in the presence or absence of a time saving state and the number of time savings depending on the gaming situation, and further, unlike the specifications of the "loop type" gaming machine 10, the "time saving after a big hit" is , It is divided into big hits during non-short hours and big hits during short hours.
Further, when the special symbol display device 112, which is a jackpot that shifts to the "ceiling time reduction state", becomes a jackpot with the jackpot symbols of "1" and "2", the time reduction is not given after the jackpot.
In addition, the time reduction after the jackpot given when the jackpot symbols "1" and "2" occur during the time reduction is up to 50 rotations after the jackpot ends until the "probability change state" ends. The "probability change state" does not overlap with the "ceiling time reduction state".
Therefore, the time reduction in the "probability change state" is controlled to be the "time reduction state after the big hit".
That is, in the gaming device, it is possible to display that the time saving state in the "time saving state after the big hit" is the "probability change state", and that the time saving state in the "ceiling time saving state" is the "time saving state". ..
By displaying in this way, it is possible to identify and notify whether or not it is in the "probability change state" even during the same time reduction.
Further, in the case of the "ST type" gaming machine 10, since the "probability change state" is up to 50 rotations after the end of the jackpot, the "number of games until the ceiling time is shortened" is set to "40 games" with the jackpot symbol 1 and the jackpot symbol. By setting "20 games" in 2, a gaming state in which the "probability change state" and the "time saving state" overlap may be provided.
In the case of such an "ST type" gaming machine 10, for example, in the gaming device, the time saving medium that does not overlap with the "probability change state" is displayed as "time saving medium", and the overlapping time saving medium is displayed as "time saving medium". By displaying "CHANGE" or the like, it is possible to give the impression that the chance zone has arrived in the time-saving state after the big hit in Special Figure 1.
The specifications of the "ST type" gaming machine 10 can be as follows, for example.
-Big hit (per special symbol) probability: low probability = 1/199, high probability = 1/50
・ Probability of hit (per normal symbol): Low probability = 1/40, High probability = 1/1
・ Maximum opening time of the large winning openings 114 and 115 in one round: 20 seconds ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings of the large winning openings 114 and 115 in one round: 8 ・ Electric support opening time of the starting port 111: Non-time saving 1.0 seconds, 4.2 seconds during time reduction ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings at the starting port 111: 8

Further, it is assumed that the transition is made by winning a prize in the above-mentioned "ST type" as in the specifications shown in FIG. 27 and a specific area (V zone) existing in the attacker (large winning opening 114) opened during the big hit. You may use the "V-ST type" gaming machine 10 in which a so-called "V probability change machine" is combined, which does not shift to the "probability change state" unless it passes through a specific area.
The "V-ST type" gaming machine 10 is different from the specifications of the "loop type" gaming machine 10, and the "time reduction after a big hit" is divided into a non-V winning time and a V winning time.
Further, the "V-ST type" gaming machine 10 is a big hit that shifts to the "ceiling time reduction state" like the "ST type" gaming machine 10, and the special symbol display device 112 is "1", "2". If the jackpot symbol is a jackpot, and if a V prize does not occur during the jackpot, no time reduction will be given after the jackpot.
In addition, during the jackpot generated by the special symbol display device 112 stopping the jackpot symbols of "1" and "2", the time reduction after the jackpot given when the V prize occurs is the "probability change state". Since it is until the end, the "probability change state" does not overlap with the "ceiling time reduction state".
Therefore, in the case of the "V-ST type" gaming machine 10, the gaming device can display that it is in the "probability changing state" during the time saving in the "time saving state after the big hit", and the time saving in the "ceiling time saving state". Inside, it can be displayed that it is in a "time saving state".
By displaying in this way, it is possible to identify and notify whether or not it is in the "probability change state" even during the same time reduction.
The specifications of the "V-ST type" gaming machine 10 can be as follows, for example.
-Big hit (per special symbol) probability: low probability = 1/199, high probability = 1/50
・ Probability of hit (per normal symbol): Low probability = 1/40, High probability = 1/1
・ Maximum opening time of the large winning openings 114 and 115 in one round: 20 seconds ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings of the large winning openings 114 and 115 in one round: 8 ・ Electric support opening time of the starting port 111: Non-time saving 1.0 seconds, 4.2 seconds during time reduction ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings at the starting port 111: 8

In addition, a so-called "Digi-Pachi", which is a big hit when the numbers of the display 118 as shown in FIG. 28 are aligned, and a so-called "Hanemono", which is a big hit when a V prize is won after entering the blade, are combined. The gaming machine 10 of "one type and two types mixed type" may be used.
In the case of the "one-kind two-kind mixed type" gaming machine 10, by changing the display mode between the time saving in the "time saving state after a big hit" and the time saving in the "ceiling time saving state" in the gaming device, " It is possible to clearly indicate whether or not the "normal gaming state" is followed by the game, that is, the "time saving state" due to the so-called hamari.
The specifications of the "one-type and two-type mixed type" gaming machine 10 can be as follows, for example.
-Big hit (per special symbol) probability: low probability = 1/199, high probability = 1/50
・ Probability of hit (per normal symbol): Low probability = 1/40, High probability = 1/1
・ Maximum opening time of the large winning openings 114 and 115 in one round: 20 seconds ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings of the large winning openings 114 and 115 in one round: 8 ・ Electric support opening time of the starting port 111: Non-time saving 1.0 seconds, 4.2 seconds during time reduction ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings at the starting port 111: 8 ・ The number of holdings is 4 each

Further, in the special figure 2 which is the special symbol display device 113, the small hit is generated with a high probability, so that the present invention can be applied to the gaming machine 10 of the “small hit RUSH-equipped machine”.
The small hit means that when the small hit is won by a lottery executed based on the winning of the starting port 111, the special figure 2 stops at a small hit symbol such as "H", and the large winning opening 115 stops for a predetermined time. (For example, 1.8 seconds) Refers to the hit state of opening.
This small hit is controlled by the control means of the gaming machine 10 so as to occur frequently in the "time saving state".
In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the "small hit RUSH-equipped machine", in the gaming device, the aggregation and display during the time reduction shall be in the "small hit RUSH".
Then, by aggregating and displaying game information such as the number of transitions to "small hit RUSH" in a predetermined time such as one business day and the number of differences in "small hit RUSH", detailed details in "small hit RUSH" are obtained. I can grasp the information.

In addition, in the "probability change state", a so-called "fall type" or "limit type" may be used in which a fall lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the non-probability change state with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/400).
When the gaming machine 10 has such specifications, in the gaming device, the aggregation and display during the time reduction shall be in the "probability change state of high probability and low drop rate".
By performing such a fall lottery, the player can be made interested in the playability and can be changed.

In addition, an example of abnormality determination processing for determining an abnormality based on the relationship between "ceiling time reduction information" and "start information" has been described, but in addition to this, every time the "big hit game state" ends, n times in a row. Then, it can be determined as "abnormal" when the state shifts to the "ceiling time saving state" or when the big hit occurs n times in a row in the "ceiling time saving state".
In addition to this, it can be determined that "abnormality" does not occur in which jackpots occur n times in a row, but shifts to m times ceiling time reduction among the past n jackpots.
Further, the control unit 65 can determine that the case where the ceiling time has not been shortened even though the jackpot has occurred n times is determined as "abnormal".
In such a case, the gaming machine 10 is particularly effective in the "V-ST type".
When the game ball wins a prize in a specific area existing in one of the attackers (large winning opening 114), the "V-ST type" gaming machine 10 shifts to the "probability changing state" after the big hit gaming state ends.
Since this "probability change state" continues until the next big hit is won, for example, when the probability change inrush rate of the first start port 110 is 50%, the probability change inrush rate of the second start port 111 is 100%, and so on. If the time is shortened, the probability variation inrush rate is substantially 100% because the electric support state is supported to win the second starting port 111.
Therefore, when the chances of shifting to the "ceiling time saving state", which is the "time saving state", are intentionally increased to increase the probability variation inrush rate and the number of big hits is increased, the control unit 65 may perform a goto action. It can be determined as "abnormal" without overlooking such fraud.

Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention has been described by using an example in which the present invention is applied to the hall computer 60 or the call lamp 30, but in addition to this, the inter-unit machine 20, the unit computer 40, the island computer 50, the counting device, and the prize. It can also be applied to an exchange device and other game devices such as a game information display device.
Further, when the number of games for shortening the ceiling time is a predetermined number of games, the game device may be configured to store the time from when the current player leaves the seat to when the next player is seated, that is, so-called free time. ..
In this case, the gaming device can be used as a material for determining how attractive the ceiling time reduction is by specifying the relationship between the number of ceiling time reduction games and the free time.

1 Game system 10 Game machine 20 Machine 30 Call lamp 40 Computer 50 Island computer 60 Hall computer 61 Operation unit 62 Communication unit 63 Display unit 64 Storage unit 65 Control unit

Claims (6)

A determination means capable of determining whether or not to shift to a jackpot game state advantageous to the player when the game medium passes through a predetermined area on the game board in the normal game state.
A display means capable of stopping and displaying identification information according to a judgment result by the judgment means, and a display means.
Displacement means that can be displaced into a first state in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the predetermined area and a second state in which the game medium is easier to pass through the predetermined area than in the first state.
After the end of the jackpot gaming state, the displacement means can be controlled to a specific time-saving gaming state as a time-saving gaming state in which the displacement means is more likely to shift to the second state than the normal gaming state, and the end of the jackpot gaming state. Later, when the identification information is stopped and displayed a specific number of times in a manner indicating that the display means is not shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state control means capable of controlling the special time-saving gaming state as the time-saving gaming state. ,
An output means that can output game information related to the game,
In the gaming device provided corresponding to the gaming machine equipped with
Based on the game information output by the output means, the specific time-saving game state specifying means capable of specifying whether or not the specific time-saving game state is present, and the specific time-saving game state specifying means.
Based on the game information output by the output means, the special time-saving game state specifying means capable of specifying whether or not the special time-saving game state is present, and the special time-saving game state specifying means.
When the specific time-saving game state specifying means identifies the specific time-saving game state, the specific information notification means capable of transmitting specific information indicating the specific time-saving game state, and the specific information notification means.
When the special time-saving game state specifying means identifies the special time-saving game state, the special information notification means capable of transmitting special information indicating the special time-saving game state, and the special information notification means.
A gaming device characterized by being equipped with. The game information output by the output means includes
The jackpot information indicating that the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state, and
Time saving information indicating that the game state is the time saving game state, and
Is included,
The specific time saving game state specifying means is
When the time saving information is output from the output means in duplicate with the jackpot information, it is possible to identify that the gaming machine is in the specific time saving gaming state.
The special time saving game state specifying means
The game according to claim 1, wherein when the time saving information is output from the output means without overlapping with the jackpot information, it is possible to identify that the gaming machine is in the special time saving gaming state. Equipment. The gaming device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a predetermined information notifying means capable of notifying a predetermined information regarding the remaining number of games up to the specified number of times. The predetermined information notification means is
The gaming device according to claim 3, wherein when the number of remaining games up to the specified number of games reaches a specific value, which is a value less than a predetermined value, the notification mode of the predetermined information can be changed. When the game machine is specified to be in the specific time-saving game state by the specific time-saving game state specifying means, the specific time-saving game state specifying information storage means capable of storing the specific time-saving game state specifying information and the specific time-saving game state specifying information storage means.
When the game machine is specified to be in the special time-saving game state by the special time-saving game state specifying means, the special time-saving game state specifying information storage means capable of storing the special time-saving game state specifying information and the special time-saving game state specifying information storage means.
With
The specific time saving game state specific information storage means
It is possible to retain the stored specific time-saving game state specific information in a state where the power of the game device is cut off.
The special time saving game state specific information storage means
It is possible to retain the stored special time-saving game state identification information in a state where the power of the game device is cut off.
The specific information notification means is
When the power of the gaming device is restored and the specific time-saving game state specific information is stored in the specific time-saving game state specific information storage means, the specific information can be notified.
The special information notification means is
When the power of the gaming device is restored and the special time-saving game state specifying information is stored in the special time-saving game state specifying information storage means, the special information can be notified. Item 2. The gaming device according to any one of Items 1 to 4. A determination means capable of determining whether or not to shift to a jackpot game state advantageous to the player when the game medium passes through a predetermined area on the game board in the normal game state.
A display means capable of stopping and displaying identification information according to a judgment result by the judgment means,
Displacement means that can be displaced into a first state in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the predetermined area and a second state in which the game medium is easier to pass through the predetermined area than in the first state.
After the end of the jackpot gaming state, the displacement means can be controlled to a specific time-saving gaming state as a time-saving gaming state in which the displacement means is more likely to shift to the second state than the normal gaming state, and the end of the jackpot gaming state. Later, when the identification information is stopped and displayed a specific number of times in a manner indicating that the display means is not shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state control means capable of controlling the special time-saving gaming state as the time-saving gaming state, And an output means that can output game information related to the game,
A computer that constitutes a gaming device provided in response to a gaming machine equipped with
Based on the game information output by the output means, the specific time-saving game state specifying means capable of specifying whether or not the specific time-saving game state is present.
A special time-saving game state specifying means capable of identifying whether or not the special time-saving game state is based on the game information output by the output means.
When the specific time-saving game state specifying means identifies the specific time-saving game state, the specific information notification means capable of notifying the specific information indicating the specific time-saving game state, and the special time-saving game state specifying means. A program characterized by functioning as a special information notifying means capable of notifying special information indicating the special time-saving game state when the special time-saving game state is specified by the above.

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