JP2021192841A - Game device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game device capable of collecting and notifying of information related to ending.SOLUTION: A game device can notify a player of information related to a game machine comprising: finish control means for, based on continuation of a specific game state advantageous to a player for a prescribed period, executing a finish control for finishing the specific game state; and game information output means capable of outputting plural kinds of pieces of game information including finish game information which is output based on finish control of the specific game state by the finish control means. Based on reception of the finish game information output from the game information output means, notification means can notify a player of information related to finish of the specific game state, in the game device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming device and a program capable of collecting gaming information regarding a gaming machine.

As a game device of this type, an information processing device called a hall computer is installed in the game hall to receive and collect the game information from the game machine that outputs the game information according to the progress of the game. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-172192

However, there is room for improvement in the conventional gaming device.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming device of the present invention may end the game information output means capable of outputting predetermined game information and the advantageous section when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a specific number of times. In a gaming device capable of notifying game information about a gaming machine including a possible control means, information regarding the end of an advantageous section in the gaming machine based on the gaming information output from the gaming information output means. The notification means is provided with a notification means capable of notifying certain specific information, and the notification means is configured to be capable of notifying special information which is information on the number of gaming media acquired by the player together with the specific information.

Further, the program of the present invention comprises a game information output means capable of outputting predetermined game information and a control means capable of terminating the advantageous section when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a specific number of times. Specific information that is information about the end of an advantageous section in the game machine based on the game information output from the game information output means for a computer constituting a game device capable of transmitting game information about the game machine to be provided. Is functioning as a notifying means capable of notifying, and the notifying means is capable of notifying special information which is information regarding the number of gaming media acquired by the player together with the specific information.

It is an overall block diagram of the game system including the game apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. In the first embodiment, it is a signal flow chart which shows the flow of the game signal in the game system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game information which the game apparatus collects in 1st Embodiment. In the first embodiment, it is a figure which shows the threshold value of the abnormality determined by the gaming apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game board of the game machine which is the object of collection in 1st Embodiment. In the first embodiment, it is a chart which shows the gaming performance of the gaming machine to be collected. In the first embodiment, it is a time chart which shows the output mode of the game signal output from a game machine. In the first embodiment, it is a time chart for explaining the method of determining the type of a jackpot, and (a) is a time chart for explaining the method of determining the type of a jackpot based on the output period of the jackpot signal. , (B) is a time chart for explaining a method of determining the type of jackpot based on the ball output during the jackpot signal output. In the first embodiment, it is a time chart for explaining a method of determining a state after a big hit, and (a) is a determination that when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, it is determined to be a small hit mode from the time when the predetermined determination condition is satisfied. The time chart for explaining the method of performing, (b) is a time chart for explaining the method of determining the small hit mode retroactively after the big hit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied. In the first embodiment, it is a time chart for explaining the method of expanding the section regarded as a big hit, and (a) is the time chart in the case of considering as a big hit section including the big hit and the small hit mode generated after that. (B) is a time chart in the case where the big hit, the small hit mode generated after that, and the subsequent big hit are regarded as the big hit section. In the first embodiment, it is a time chart for explaining the method of determining the number of occurrences of a small hit. In the first embodiment, it is a flowchart showing the collection section setting process 1 that determines the type of big hit based on the game information output during the big hit and sets the collection section after the big hit according to the type of big hit. .. In the first embodiment, a flowchart showing a collection section setting process 2 for determining a game state after a big hit and setting a collection section after the big hit according to the type of the game state based on the game information output after the big hit. Is. In the first embodiment, a flowchart showing a collection section setting process 3 for determining a game state after a big hit and setting a collection section after the big hit according to the type of the game state based on the game information output after the big hit. Is. It is an overall block diagram of the game system including the game apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. In the second embodiment, it is a signal flow chart which shows the flow of the game signal in the game system. In the second embodiment, it is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game apparatus. It is a figure which shows the information about the ending which is announced based on receiving the ending signal. It is a time chart which shows the output mode of the ending signal and the game information in the ending section. It is a figure which shows the special prize history including the information about an ending. (A) is a diagram using a time chart for explaining the ending maximum payout, and (b) is a diagram showing a display mode of the ending maximum payout. It is a figure which shows the position of the game machine in the ending game state in the layout which shows the installation position of the game machine in a game hall. (A) is a diagram using a time chart for explaining the number of ending experiences and the ending experience rate, and (b) is a diagram showing a display mode of the number of ending experiences and the ending experience rate. (A) is a diagram using a time chart for explaining the number of ending experience wins, the ending experience win rate, the number of ending experience losses, and the ending experience loss rate, and (b) is the number of ending experience wins, the ending experience win rate, and the ending. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the experience loss number of times, and the ending experience loss rate. (A) is a diagram using a time chart for explaining the number of initial endings, and (b) is a diagram showing a display mode of the number of initial endings. (A) is a diagram using a time chart for explaining the number of times the game ends immediately after the ending and the probability of the end of the game immediately after the ending, and (b) shows the display mode of the number of times the game ends immediately after the ending and the probability of the game ending immediately after the ending. It is a figure which shows. It is a flowchart which shows the process of notifying the information about an ending. It is a figure for demonstrating the abnormality determination performed based on the number of games when a plurality of endings occur. It is a figure for demonstrating the abnormality determination performed based on the number of times of a bonus when a plurality of endings occur. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st abnormality determination processing concerning an ending. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd abnormality determination processing concerning an ending. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st modification in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd modification in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of a gaming system including a gaming device, a program, and a gaming device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15.

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 and a plurality of gaming devices.

As the gaming device, for example, a pachinko machine 20 that rents out a gaming medium such as a gaming ball in exchange for cash insertion (banknotes), 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 a 30-unit 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.
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 gaming system 1 is configured as a gaming information collecting system that collects gaming information for each gaming machine 10 based on gaming information (also referred to as a gaming signal) output from the gaming machine 10, the inter-machine machine 20, and the like. ing.

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 and the platform machine 20 include a transmitting means capable of transmitting game information related to the game, and the gaming signal as shown in FIG. 2 is output from the transmitting means.
For example, the game machine 10 is advantageous to the player, such as an out signal indicating the number of input of the game medium, a safe signal (payout game information) indicating the number of payouts of the game medium from the payout means provided in the game machine 10, and a jackpot / bonus. It outputs a jackpot signal indicating a specific game state, a probability change / time reduction signal indicating a shortened state of the fluctuation time of a symbol such as a probability fluctuation state or a special symbol, and a start signal indicating the number of fluctuations of a special symbol or reel for each game. ..
The platform machine 20 outputs a sales signal indicating the amount of cash or the like input, game machine information capable of identifying an attached game machine, and the like.

When the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the out signal is output from a transmission means such as a gaming ball detection sensor provided in an out tank attached to the pachinko machine, but for convenience, it is assumed that the out signal is output from the gaming machine 10. do. Further, when the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, an out signal is output every time, for example, 10 gaming balls are thrown in, and a safe signal is output, for example, every time 10 gaming balls are paid out. explain.
Further, as a signal indicating the number of payouts of the game medium, a "scheduled payout number signal" (payout game information) is output from the gaming machine 10 in place of or in addition to the safe signal. This "scheduled payout number signal" is also output every time the scheduled payout number of 10 balls is generated. Specifically, the value of the "scheduled payout counter" cumulatively stored in the gaming machine 10 is output once every time it becomes "10" based on the winning to the winning opening.
Such a game signal is transmitted to the hall computer 60 by relaying the platform computer 40 and the island computer 50 via the network.
The game signal is subjected to predetermined data processing (for example, digitization 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. 3, for example, communication that performs data communication with an input 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 display means such as 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, and a control unit 65 (computer) for controlling each of the above units. It is configured as an information processing device mainly operated by a game hall manager, a clerk, etc.

By operating 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 the number of starts obtained from the number of input of the start signal, the number of outs obtained from the number of inputs of the out signal, the number of safes obtained from the number of safe signal inputs, and the number of safes in the number of outs. Shows the base showing the ratio of numbers (for example, percentage), the difference ball (also called the payout ball) showing the difference between the number of outs and the number of safes, the number of big hits obtained from the number of input of the big hit signal, and the ratio of the number of starts and the number of big hits. There are jackpot probability, probability variation / time reduction number obtained from the number of probabilistic / time reduction signal inputs, sales amount obtained from the number of sales signal inputs, etc., and such game information is available for each game machine 10 and business days (for example, one day). It is stored for each unit).

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

By operating as the gaming state determining means, the control unit 65 determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the gaming information transmitted from the transmitting means of the gaming machine 10.
For example, it is determined that the jackpot signal is being received as a jackpot is occurring, and that the probability variation / time reduction signal is being received without the jackpot signal being received is determined to be the probability variation / time reduction. In addition, a gaming state other than these is determined to be a normal gaming state.
Then, by operating as the collection section setting means, the control unit 65 sets the collection section for each determined game state, and collects the game information for each set collection section.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, game information such as the number of starts, base, ball output, and probability (big hit probability) is collected and collected separately for each collection section such as during normal game, during probability change, and during time reduction. The result is stored in the storage unit 64.

Further, the hall computer 60 monitors the abnormality of the gaming machine based on the collected gaming information.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, "probability change base abnormality" and "probability change excessive abnormality" are monitored based on the game information collected during the probability change accompanied by the time reduction.
"Probability change base abnormality" means that the base during probabilistic change accompanied by time reduction shows an abnormal value without showing a normal value, and "probability change excessive abnormality" means that a ball is ejected during probabilistic change with time reduction (for example). (Per 10 minutes) shows an abnormal value without showing a normal 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 gaming state based on the occurrence of the time reduction. In that sense, since the base up is caused by the time saving, the names "probability change base abnormality" and "probability change overshooting abnormality" can be read as "time saving base abnormality" and "time saving overshooting abnormality".
By operating as a determination value determination means, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the base and the ball output during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours correspond to predetermined determination values (also referred to as threshold values).

For example, as shown in "general probability variation" in FIG. 5, the base of the probabilistic state with a general time reduction is in the range of 50 to 130 (second determination value), so that the base during the probability change with a time reduction Determines if is within this range. Then, when the base during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours falls within this range, it is determined to be normal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
In other words, this determination is expressed in another way. Since the base of the probabilistic change state with a general time reduction is in the range of 50 to 130 (second determination value), the base during the probability change with a time reduction is this. It is determined whether or not the range is out of the range, that is, within the range of 0 to less than 50, or within the range of more than 130. Then, when the base during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours is within this range, it is determined to be abnormal, and when it is not within this range, it is determined to be normal.

Similarly, for example, the number of balls (also referred to as difference balls) during the probability change accompanied by a general reduction of working hours is within 2000 balls per 10 minutes (second judgment value) as shown in the “general probability change” in FIG. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the ball output during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours falls within this range. Then, when the ball output during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours falls within this range, it is determined to be normal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
In addition, to express this judgment in another way, since the number of balls during the probable change with a general reduction of working hours is within 2000 balls per 10 minutes (second judgment value), the number of balls during the probable change with a reduced working hours is reached. Is in a range outside this range, that is, in a range exceeding 2000 balls. Then, when the ball output during the probability change falls within this range, it is determined to be abnormal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be normal.
In addition, since the base is usually maintained at around 100 even during the time reduction without probabilistic change, the same second judgment value as above is used to be synonymous with "probability change base abnormality" and "probability change excessive abnormality". It is also possible to determine a certain "time saving base abnormality" and "time saving overshooting abnormality".

In addition to the above-mentioned time reduction, the threshold value of the normal gaming state, that is, the base abnormality during non-time reduction (referred to as "normal base abnormality") and the overshoot abnormality during non-time reduction (referred to as "normal overtime abnormality") is set. It can also be provided.
In the non-time saving time (normal game state), the base and the payout are lower than the time saving state, so that the threshold value of "normal base abnormality" is lower than the "probability variation base abnormality" (for example, 10 to 50, etc.). ), And it is preferable that the threshold value of "normal overshoot abnormality" is lower than that of "probability change overshoot abnormality" (for example, within 500 coins).
Further, the abnormality notification mode when the abnormality is determined may be different between when monitoring the "normal base abnormality" and when monitoring the "probability variation base abnormality".
Further, the threshold value for determining an abnormality in each game state such as non-time reduction time and time reduction time is input by an operator such as a game hall manager or a store clerk via an input unit 61 provided in the hall computer 60. Can be set to any value.

Further, the hall computer 60 operates the display unit 63 as a notification means by the control unit 65, and performs a predetermined notification based on the determination that the base and the ball output during the probability change do not correspond to the predetermined determination values. Let me do it. Specifically, when the above abnormality is determined, a notification indicating the abnormality is given.
Notification to the effect that an abnormality can be made can be performed through the display screen of the display unit 63. For example, "the XX series of the gaming machine 10 is" abnormal over-probability ". ] And other messages are displayed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can confirm whether or not the game machine 10 in the XX series is abnormal.

Further, the determination value (threshold value) for monitoring such "probability variation base abnormality" and "probability variation excessive abnormality" may change depending on the gaming performance of the gaming machine.
Regardless of whether or not there is a probability change, it is common to set the base to around 100 so as not to reduce or maintain the current player's ball during the time saving. Depending on the gaming machine to be collected, there is one that has the ability to increase the number of balls to be ejected during this time reduction.
When collecting game information of a gaming machine having such performance, since the above judgment values do not apply, it is necessary to judge "probability change base abnormality" and "probability change excessive abnormality" even though they are not abnormal. In some cases, proper monitoring cannot be performed.
For example, the following gaming machines have the ability to increase the number of balls to be played during a short time regardless of whether or not they are accompanied by a probability change.

FIG. 6 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 short time.
The game board 11 has two starting ports 110, 111, two special symbol display devices 112, 113, two large winning openings 114, 115 (variable winning means), a normal symbol operating gate 116, and a normal symbol display device 117. Two ordinary winning openings 120 and 121, out openings 122 and the like are provided. Further, the starting port 111 is an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip), and the entrance can be expanded by the hit display of the ordinary symbol display device 117. Further, the display 118 is a display device for effect, and displays related to 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.

With such a configuration, for example, when a prize is won in the starting port 110, the symbol (identification information) of the special symbol display device 112 starts to fluctuate and stops fluctuating after a lapse of a predetermined time. When the stopped symbol indicates a big hit (game result), the big winning opening 114 is opened a predetermined number of times to be in a big hit state (specific game state).
Further, if the starting port 111 is awarded when the entrance is expanded, the symbol (identification information) of the special symbol display device 113 starts to fluctuate and stops fluctuating after a lapse of a predetermined time. When the stopped symbol indicates a big hit (game result), the big winning opening 114 is opened a predetermined number of times to be in a big hit state (specific game state).
The number of times the big winning opening 114 is opened is a so-called number of rounds, and changes according to the combination of big hit symbols.
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at "3", "5", and "7", respectively, the big winning opening 114 opens 16 times, which is a 16-round big hit. In addition, when the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at "1", "2", "4", "6", "8", "9", and "0", respectively, the large winning opening 114 is performed 6 times. It will be a big hit for 6 rounds to open.
In addition, the symbols "0" to "9" described above and other symbols (eg, "E", "L", "-" excluding the symbols corresponding to the "small hit" described later (for example, "F")). "Etc.) is a symbol indicating a loss, and even if these are stopped, the large winning opening 114 will not be opened.
It is also possible to separately provide a jackpot symbol that is a two-round jackpot in which the jackpot 114 opens twice.

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. When one special symbol display device stops at a big hit or a small hit symbol, the other special symbol display device loses or the fluctuation is interrupted until the big hit or the small hit ends.
[Big hit]
・ Maximum opening time of the big winning opening in one round: 28 seconds ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings of the big winning opening in one round: 10 ・ Interval time from the start of the big hit to the opening of the big winning opening: 1 second ・ Between each round Interval time: 1 second ・ Interval time at the end of big hit: 1 second ・ Average digestion time in one round (average opening time): 8 seconds

The above terms can be defined as follows, for example.
-Prize ball: The number of balls paid out from the gaming machine by winning a game ball to various winning openings.
-Maximum opening time of the big winning opening in one round: Maximum opening time per round of the big winning opening. When this time elapses, the large winning opening shifts to the blocked state regardless of the number of winnings.
・ Upper limit of the number of winnings of the big winning opening in one round: The number of balls that the big winning opening allows winning. When a player wins a prize for the number of balls, the big prize opening shifts to a closed state even before the maximum opening time per round in the large prize opening has elapsed.
-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 fluctuation function. For example, in the low probability state, the jackpot probability at which the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at the jackpot symbol is 1/319, but as shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are "1", " When an odd number of symbols 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, and“ 9 ”is a big hit, the probability of a big hit that the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at the big hit symbol is 1 / until the next big hit. It becomes a high probability state (during probabilistic change) that fluctuates to 75. In the case of the present embodiment, the probability variation ratio is halved because 5 symbols out of the 10 jackpot symbols are probable changes, but the probability variation ratio is not limited to this.
Further, in the case of providing the above-mentioned two-round big hit, at least one of a big hit (probability) that changes after the big hit and a big hit (penetration) that does not change after the big hit can be provided.
Further, during this probability change, the time is shortened, the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be a hit display is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening time of the starting port 111 is long. 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 gaming state. As a result, the frequency of winning the game ball to the starting port 111 increases. Then, based on the increase in the winning frequency to the starting port 111, the base related to the starting port winning is maintained at about 100.
Further, during this time reduction, the fluctuation time of the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 is shortened.

On the other hand, when the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 become big hits with even symbols of "2", "4", "6", "8" and "0", after the big hit, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 Until it fluctuates 60 times in total (until the special symbol stops 60 times), the time is shortened although there is no probability fluctuation.
Further, during this time reduction, the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be a hit display is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening time of the starting port 111 is long. 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 gaming state. As a result, the frequency of winning the game ball to the starting port 111 increases. Then, based on the increase in the winning frequency to the starting port 111, the base related to the starting port winning is maintained at about 100.
As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the big hit with the odd-numbered symbols, the time is shortened with a probability change, and after the big hit with the even-numbered symbols, the time is shortened without the probability change.
Further, during this time reduction, the entrance of the starting port 111 is more likely to expand than in the normal gaming state so that the base is maintained at around 100, and the frequency of winning the game ball to the starting port 111 increases. As a method of increasing the winning frequency of the game ball to the starting port 111, not only the above-mentioned method illustrated, but also the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 becomes a hit display is made higher than that in the normal gaming state. One or two or more of making the opening time of 111 longer than the normal gaming state and shortening the fluctuation time (which may include the stop time) of the symbol of the normal symbol display device 117 from the normal gaming state. Any combination of methods may be used.
In the present embodiment, the 16-round jackpot is an example of the first specific gaming state, and the 6-round jackpot, which is a high-probability state after the jackpot, is an example of the second specific gaming state.

The gaming performance of the gaming machine 10 described so far is the same as that of a general pachinko machine of a probability fluctuation type, but the gaming machine 10 further has a performance of increasing the number of balls to be ejected during a short time.
For example, there is a "small hit" in the type of hit of the special symbol display device 113, and this small hit frequently occurs during a short time (for example, a winning probability of 1 / 1.01).

The "small hit" is an example of a special gaming state, and when a small hit is won by a lottery executed based on a prize in the starting port 111, the special symbol display device 113 has a small hit symbol such as "F". A hit state in which the large winning opening 115 is stopped and opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). In this case, the large winning opening 115 may be opened twice or more as long as the total opening time is within a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). Further, even if the opening time is within a predetermined time, the large winning opening 115 is closed by winning a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls).
This "small hit" is controlled by the control means (for example, the main board) of the gaming machine 10 so as to occur frequently during the time reduction, that is, the time reduction state is an example of the special gaming state.
This is because the entrance of the starting port 111 tends to expand during the time reduction, regardless of whether or not it is accompanied by a probability change, and as a result, the special symbol display device 113 becomes easy to operate.
However, this "small hit" is configured so that the benefit can be enjoyed only during the time reduction after the big hit of 16 rounds even during the time reduction.

In this configuration, the control means provided in the gaming machine 10 makes it easier for the gaming ball to win the winning slot 115 in the time saving after the 16-round big hit than in the time-saving after the 6-round big hit. It is realized by being controlled in such a way.

Regardless of whether or not there is a probability change, "small hits" occur frequently during all time reductions, but as a method of enjoying the benefits of "small hits" only during the time reductions after 16 rounds of big hits, for example, a game board. In 11, it can be realized by providing the movable piece 119 which is displaced in the form shown in FIG. 6A and the form shown in FIG. 6B, respectively.
Specifically, although the control means of the gaming machine 10 frequently causes "small hits" not only during the time reduction after the 16 rounds of big hits but also during all the time reductions, the figure shows the figure during the time reductions after the big hits of 6 rounds. As shown in 6 (a), when the large winning opening 115 is open, the movable piece 119 is displaced so as to prevent the game ball from winning the large winning opening 115.
On the other hand, during the time reduction after the big hit of 16 rounds, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the big winning opening 115 is open, the game ball is not prevented from winning the big winning opening 115. Displace the movable piece 119.
Due to such displacement of the movable piece 119, "small hits" frequently occur during all time reductions, but the benefits of "small hits" can be enjoyed only during the time reductions after 16 rounds of big hits. A state, that is, a "small hit mode" (first special game state) in which the game ball can be easily won in the large winning opening 115 can be generated only during the time reduction after the 16 round big hit.
In other words, the first special game state (“small hit mode”) is in the time reduction after the 16-round big hit, and the small hit is in the frequent occurrence state during the time reduction after the 6-round big hit regardless of whether or not there is a probability change. In the second special game state where it is difficult to enjoy the benefits, it is easier to win the game ball to the big prize opening 115 in the time saving after the big hit of 16 rounds than in the time saving after the big hit of 6 rounds. Will be controlled to be. In other words, the time saving after the 16-round big hit becomes the actual "small hit mode".
Further, in the normal gaming state, the control means provided in the gaming machine 10 is set so that "small hits" are less likely to occur (because the entrance of the starting port 111 is more difficult to expand than during the time saving), thereby shortening the time. In the state, that is, in the special gaming state, it is easier to shift to the "small hit" than in the normal gaming state.
In addition, in the first special game state (during the time reduction after the 16-round big hit), it is easier to win the game ball to the big prize opening 115 than in the second special game state (during the time reduction after the 6-round big hit). The method of controlling so as to be is not limited to the control of the movable piece 119 illustrated, and can be realized by any method. For example, in the second special gaming state, "the small hit symbol does not stop", "the large winning opening 115 opens only for a very short time after a small hit", and the like may be used.
Further, even in the second special gaming state, there may be a case where a prize is won in the large winning opening 115. In this case, it is preferable that it is more difficult to win a prize in the large winning opening 115 than in the first special gaming state.
Further, the movable piece 119 is displaced to a form that does not hinder the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 115 shown in FIG. 6B only during the time reduction after the 16-round big hit, and other other states including the normal gaming state. In the gaming state, it is preferable that the ball is displaced to the form shown in FIG. 6 (a).

Since the "small hit mode" controlled to occur only after such a 16-round big hit overlaps with the time reduction, the base during the time reduction is a small hit in addition to the base up due to the winning of the starting port 111. It will be in a high base state with the addition of base up due to occurrence. As a result, when collecting the game information of the gaming machine 10 having such gaming performance, the above-mentioned determination value (second determination value) during the probability change accompanied by the time reduction does not apply, so that it is not abnormal. However, it may be determined that "probability change base abnormality" and "probability change excessive occurrence abnormality", and proper monitoring cannot be performed.
Therefore, it is preferable to change the determination value only during the time reduction after the 16-round big hit.

For example, in the "probability change base abnormality", the base during the probability change with a special time reduction that overlaps with the small hit mode is 200 to 300 (first judgment value) as shown in the "special probability change" of FIG. It is set to be within the range, and it is determined whether or not the base during the probability change accompanied by the time reduction falls within this range. Then, by the operation of the control unit 65 as the determination value determination means, when the base during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours falls within this range, it is determined to be normal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
To express this judgment in another way, the base during the probability change with a special time reduction that overlaps with the small hit mode is set to be in the range of 200 to 300 (first judgment value). It is determined whether the base during probabilistic change with time reduction is in the range outside this range, that is, in the range of 0 to less than 200, or in the range of more than 300. Then, when the base during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours is within this range, it is determined to be abnormal, and when it is not within this range, it is determined to be normal.

In addition, in the "probability change excessive abnormality", the ball output during the probability change (also referred to as the difference ball) accompanied by a special time reduction that overlaps with the small hit mode is per 10 minutes as shown in the "special probability change" in FIG. It is set to be within 3000 balls (first determination value), and it is determined whether or not the ball output during the probability change accompanied by the time reduction falls within this range. Then, by the operation of the control unit 65 as the determination value determination means, when the ball ejection during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours falls within this range, it is determined to be normal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
In other words, this judgment is set to be within 3000 balls per 10 minutes (first judgment value) during probabilistic change with a special time reduction that overlaps with the small hit mode. , It is determined whether or not the ball output during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours is within the range outside this range, that is, within the range exceeding 3000 balls. Then, when the ball output during the probability change accompanied by the reduction of working hours falls within this range, it is determined to be abnormal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
It should be noted that the base of the probable change state with a general time reduction that does not overlap with the small hit mode and the ball ejection during the probabilistic change with a general time reduction that does not overlap with the small hit mode are the threshold values shown in "general probability change" in FIG. Needless to say, the "probability variation base abnormality" and the "probability variation excess abnormality" are determined based on the second determination value).

Further, the hall computer 60 is determined based on the fact that the control unit 65 operates the display unit 63 as a notification means and it is determined that the base and the ball output in the small hit mode do not correspond to the predetermined determination values. Make a notification. Specifically, when the above abnormality is determined, a notification indicating the abnormality is given.
Notification to the effect that an abnormality can be made can be performed through the display screen of the display unit 63. For example, "the XX series of the gaming machine 10 is a" probability change base abnormality ". ] And other messages are displayed. As a result, the manager of the game hall can confirm whether or not the game machine 10 in the XX series is abnormal.
Further, it is preferable to change the notification mode between the general probability variation and the special probability variation so that the notification indicating this abnormality can be discriminated between the general probability variation and the special probability variation.

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

As described above, it is assumed that at least five gaming signals, an out signal, a safe signal, a jackpot signal, a probability change / time saving signal, and a start signal, are output from the gaming machine 10.
The output mode of each game signal is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the “big hit signal” is output during the big hit (b, d section), and the output is stopped at the end of the big hit. From the output period of such a "big hit signal", it is possible to specify during the big hit.
The "probability change / time saving signal" is output over the big hit (b, d section), the probability change (c section), and the time saving middle (e section). Therefore, it is possible to specify a gaming state that is advantageous to the player from the output period of such a "probability variation / time saving signal". Further, the period (a, f section) in which the "probability change / time reduction signal" is not output can be regarded as a normal gaming state which is disadvantageous to the player. Further, when it is desired to extract only during the probability change or the time reduction, excluding the jackpot, it can be extracted by subtracting the output period of the "big hit signal" from the output period of the "probability change / time reduction signal".
The "start signal" is output each time the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are activated and stopped once. Therefore, during the big hit (b, d section), since the operation of the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 is always stopped, no output is made during the big hit.
The "safe signal" is output every time 10 gaming balls are paid out from the gaming machine 10. During the big hit (b, d section), the probability change (c section), and the time saving (e section), the frequency of payout increases, so that the output of the "safe signal" is concentrated.
The out signal is output every time 10 gaming balls are inserted into the gaming machine 10. When the player continuously throws the game ball, it is output constantly (for example, about 10 times per minute).
The hall computer 60 identifies the "small hit mode" by receiving each of the game signals having such output characteristics.
In the following description, the "output" of the game signal from the game machine 10 can be read as "reception" of the game signal by the hall computer 60.

As a method of specifying the "small hit mode", there are an indirect determination method for determining the "type of big hit" that will shift to the "small hit mode" and a direct determination method for directly determining the "state after the big hit". There are two methods. Each method will be described below.

In the indirect determination method, the "type of jackpot" is determined.
As described above, the big hit that shifts to the "small hit mode" has 16 rounds, and the big hit that does not shift to the "small hit mode" has 6 rounds.
Due to such a difference, the hall computer 60 operates as a specific game state determination means by the control unit 65, and determines the "type of big hit" to determine whether the state after the big hit is the "small hit mode". To identify.

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

Also, instead of or in addition to the length of the output period of the "big hit signal", the output of the "safe signal" (the payout game information, but may be the "scheduled payout number signal") during the output of the "big hit signal". From the number of rounds, it can be determined whether the number of rounds is 16 rounds of big hits or other big hits (6 rounds of big hits).
For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the control unit 65 measures the output (reception) number Y of the “safe signal” while receiving the jackpot signal.
When the number of outputs is Y1, it is determined that the number of rounds is 16 rounds, and when the number of outputs is Y2 (<Y1), it is determined that the number of rounds is 6 rounds.
As a result, when it is determined that the number of rounds is a big hit of 16 rounds, the gaming state that shifts after the big hit is specified as the "small hit mode". Since this "small hit mode" overlaps with the time reduction, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the "a section" from the big hit determined to be a 16-round big hit to the next big hit occurrence is "small". It is also possible to specify "hit mode" and the control unit 65 to generate a "small hit mode signal".
It should be noted that Y1 and Y2 have a relationship of Y1> safe number threshold value> Y2. Here, the safe number threshold value can be set to, for example, a value that is larger than the average number of outputs of the "safe signal" in the 6-round jackpot and the average number of outputs of the "safe signal" in the 16-round jackpot is also small (for example). Average number of "safe signals" output during 10 rounds of digestion, etc.).
For example, the number of prize balls won in a 10-round jackpot is 15 prize balls x 10 counts x 10 rounds (1500 balls), so this value is divided by 10 balls corresponding to the number of safe signals, "150". Can be the average number of outputs of the "safe signal" at the time of 10 rounds of digestion, which is the safe number threshold.
If the number of outputs of the "safe signal" is equal to or greater than the safe number threshold (150), it is determined that the jackpot is 16 rounds, and if the number of outputs of the "safe signal" is less than the safe number threshold (150), it is determined to be a big hit. , 6 rounds may be determined to be a big hit.
In this way, the hall computer 60 specifies whether or not the state after the big hit is the "small hit mode" by the control unit 65 operating as the specific game state determination means and determining the "type of the big hit". can do.

Next, in the direct determination method, the "state after the big hit" is directly determined.
As described above, during the "small hit mode", since it overlaps with the time saving, the base is increased by winning the starting port 111 (electric tulip) and the base is increased by the occurrence of the small hit.
On the other hand, during the time reduction without the "small hit mode", since the base is only raised by winning the starting port 111 (electric tulip), the time reduction with the "small hit mode" and the "small hit mode" are accompanied. There is a difference in the number of "safe signal" outputs between the time and the short time.
Due to such a difference, the hall computer 60 operates as a special game state determination means by the control unit 65, and determines the "type of state after the big hit", that is, the "type of special game state", thereby determining the state. Identifies whether is in "small hit mode".

For example, the control unit 65 may be a "safe signal" (payout game information, but a "scheduled payout number signal") while the "start signal" (stop game information) is output a predetermined number of times (for example, five times). ) Is monitored, and when the number of outputs of the "safe signal" exceeds a specific value (for example, three times), it can be determined as the "small hit mode" (first special gaming state).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the control unit 65 monitors the number of outputs of the "safe signal" while the "start signal" is output five times. In this example, the number of outputs of the "safe signal" at the time when the sixth start signal is output (P2) is retroactively measured. Further, instead of this, the number of outputs of the "safe signal" at the time of the rise or fall of the fifth start signal may be measured retroactively. In this case, the number of outputs of the "safe signal" is 5, and since the number of outputs exceeds at least 3 times, it is determined to be the "small hit mode".
The number of outputs of the "safe signal" is 3 times, which is synonymous with the fact that 30 or more gaming balls are paid out from the gaming machine 10, which is more than the time saving without the "small hit mode". It shows that the game ball of is paid out.
When the number of outputs of the "safe signal" is less than or equal to a specific value (for example, 3 times) while the "start signal" is output a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the "small hit mode" is not accompanied. It can also be determined that the time is shortened (second special gaming state). Probability change or non-probability change does not matter during the time reduction without the "small hit mode" in this case.

By such a determination of the "small hit mode", as shown in FIG. 10A, the control unit 65 raises the "small hit mode signal" from the time point P2 when the determination condition is satisfied, and until the next big hit. It is also possible to continuously output (section b).
In this case, at the timing P1 when the output of the big hit signal is stopped, the setting is once set to be regarded as the time saving medium (second collection section) without the "small hit mode", and then the timing P2 determined to be the "small hit mode". You can also make settings to change during the "small hit mode".
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, from the time point P2 when the judgment condition is satisfied to the time point P1 when the previous big hit is completed while starting the "small hit mode signal". It is also possible to set it to be regarded as being in the "small hit mode" retroactively (a + b section).
In this way, in the hall computer 60, the control unit 65 operates as a special game state determination means to determine the "type of state after the big hit", that is, the "type of the special game state", thereby determining the "small hit mode". It is possible to specify whether or not.

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

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

Further, by such a determination of the "small hit mode", it is possible not only to monitor the abnormality but also to collect the game information according to the game state.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, game information such as "start count" and "base" is collected during the time saving, but it is further distinguished whether or not it is in the "small hit mode", and it is in each state. It is also possible to collect game information.
That is, by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection section setting means, the time saving middle (first special gaming state) accompanied by the "small hit mode" is set as the first collecting section, and the time saving middle without the "small hit mode" is set. It is also possible to set (second special game state) as the second collection section and collect game information in each collection section.
Further, in the direct determination method, the collection section after the big hit is once set as the second collection section by the operation as the collection section setting means of the control unit 65, and from the time when it is determined that the time is shortened with the "small hit mode". , The collection section after the big hit set as the second collection section can be changed to the first collection section and set. Further, in this case, when changing the collection section to the first collection section, it is preferable to go back to after the big hit.

Further, since the game state is such that a ball can be expected to be output at the same level as the big hit during the "small hit mode", it is possible to perform a process of regarding the "small hit mode" as being a big hit.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when three big hit signals are output, it is originally processed as if three big hits have occurred, but for example, when the second big hit is a 16-round big hit, "small". It is also possible to perform processing in which the corresponding "a section" in the "hit mode" is also regarded as a big hit.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, the output section of the second jackpot signal determined to be a 16-round jackpot by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection section setting means, and the “small hit mode”. The "section 2" including the "a section" corresponding to the inside can also be regarded as one big hit section (specific collection section).
Then, by operating the control unit 65 as a collecting means, the game information collected in this "section 2" is processed as the game information (specific game information) during the big hit.
For example, the number of output (or ball ejection, difference ball) of the safe signal collected in this "section 2" can be displayed on the display unit 63.

Further, it can be regarded as one big hit section including the output section of the third big hit signal following the corresponding "a section" in the "small hit mode".
Since the "small hit mode" overlaps with the probability change in which the next big hit is guaranteed, it is preferable to consider the 16-round big hit, the "small hit mode" and the next big hit as one big hit. There is.
Therefore, by operating the control unit 65 as a collection section setting means, as shown in FIG. 11B, the output section of the second jackpot signal determined to be a 16-round jackpot corresponds to the output section of the second jackpot signal and the "small hit mode". The "section 2", which is the sum of the "a section" and the output section (section 3) of the third jackpot signal, can be regarded as one jackpot section (specific collection section).
Then, by operating the control unit 65 as a collecting means, the game information collected in this "section 2" is processed as the game information (specific game information) during the big hit.
For example, the number of output (or ball ejection, difference ball) of the safe signal collected in this "section 2" can be displayed on the display unit 63.

It is also possible to collect the number of "small hits" that occur during the "small hit mode" with the identification of the gaming state corresponding to the "small hit mode".
Since the small hit is a hit state that occurs with the operation of the special symbol display device 113, it occurs after the output of the start signal. Further, since the large winning opening 115 is opened during the small hit, when the game ball wins a prize due to the opening, a predetermined number of "safe signals" are output.
Due to such a feature of "small hit", when the control unit 65 operates as a special game state transition determination means and the start signal is output and a predetermined number of "safe signals" are output, It can be regarded as the timing of small hits.
For example, as a specification of the gaming machine 10, 10 gaming balls are paid out by winning a prize in the large winning opening 115, and in "small hit", an average of 2 is obtained by opening the large winning opening 115 in about 1.8 seconds. Assuming that each game ball wins in the large winning opening 115, about 20 game balls are paid out by the occurrence of one small hit. Then, due to the occurrence of the "small hit", the "safe signal" may be output twice after the output of the start signal.
By utilizing the characteristic output form of the game signal when such a small hit occurs, the occurrence of the small hit is specified, and the control unit 65 operates as a means for collecting the number of special game state transitions, so that the "small hit" is obtained. It is possible to collect the number of occurrences of "small hits" in "mode".

Specifically, by operating the control unit 65 as a special game state transition determination means, each time a "start signal" (stop game information) is output, the current "start" is output from the previous "start signal". The number of outputs of the "safe signal" (the payout game information, but may be the "scheduled payout number signal") output before the output of the "signal" is counted.
When the number of outputs of this "safe signal" is a predetermined number (for example, 2 or more), it is said that a "small hit" is occurring between the output of the previous "start signal" and the output of the current "start signal". judge.

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

The characteristic operation (function) related to the setting of the collection section corresponding to the "small hit mode" as described above is that the program (and data) stored in the storage means such as the hard disk provided in the storage unit 64 is used as a computer. It is realized by executing the configured control unit 65 (or a CPU provided therein).
FIGS. 13 to 15 show flowcharts of this program, and the above-mentioned characteristic operations (functions) will be described with reference to these.

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

In the jackpot type determination process, for example, as described above, the length of the jackpot signal, instead of or in addition to this, the "safe signal" (or "scheduled payout number signal" during reception of the jackpot signal, hereinafter FIG. 14, FIG. The determination process of the "big hit type", that is, the "type of the specific gaming state" is performed based on the number of received numbers of 15).
As a result of the determination process, it is determined whether or not the "type of jackpot" is the first specific gaming state (16 round jackpot) (S3).
When it is determined that the first specific game state (16 round big hit) is (S3-Yes), the collection section after the end of the big hit (specific game state) is set to the first collection section corresponding to the "small hit mode" (S3-Yes). S4), the process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not in the first specific gaming state (16 rounds jackpot) (S3-No), that is, when it is determined that it is in the second specific gaming state (6 rounds jackpot), after the jackpot (specific gaming state) is completed. The collection section of is set to the second collection section that does not correspond to the "small hit mode" (S5), and the process is terminated.
The second collection section indicates a time saving (probability change or non-probability change) without a "small hit mode", and is the next big hit after receiving a predetermined number of starts (for example, 60 times). If the probability change / time reduction signal falls before the signal is received, this section can be determined to be "time reduction medium" without probabilistic change after the fact, and even if the next big hit signal is received, the probability change / When the time saving signal is still rising, this section can be determined to be "probability changing" after the fact.
In this case, if it is determined that "time reduction is in progress" without probabilistic change, the section in the finished time reduction state may be set as a section different from that in probabilistic change, and game information may be collected separately from other sections. For example, the first section = small hit mode (probability variation time reduction), the second section = non-small hit mode (probability variation time reduction), the third section = non-small hit mode (non-probability variation time reduction), and the fourth section = normal mode (non-probability variation time reduction). It is also possible to classify into non-time reduction = normal game state) and collect game information for each section (the same applies to FIGS. 14 and 15).

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

First, the collection section after the end of the big hit (specific game state) corresponding to the big hit signal related to the reception stop is set to the second collection section not corresponding to the "small hit mode" (S12).
Subsequently, when the game signal is in the reception waiting state (S13-No) and the game signal is received (S13-Yes), the post-big hit state determination process is executed (S14).
In the post-big hit state determination process, the determination process of "type of game state after big hit", that is, "type of special gaming state" is performed based on the received game signal.
For example, as described above, the number of "safe signals" received is monitored while the "start signal" is received a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), and the number of "safe signals" received is a specific value (for example, 5 times). When it exceeds 3 times), it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit (specific gaming state) is the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”).
As a result of such a determination process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit (specific gaming state) is the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”) (S15).

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

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

First, when the game signal is in the reception waiting state (S22-No) and the game signal is received (S22-Yes), the post-big hit state determination process is executed (S23).
In the post-big hit state determination process, the determination process of "type of game state after big hit", that is, "type of special gaming state" is performed based on the received game signal.
For example, as described above, the number of "safe signals" received is monitored while the "start signal" is received a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), and the number of "safe signals" received is a specific value (for example, 5 times). When it exceeds 3 times), it is determined to be the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”).
As a result of such a determination process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit (specific gaming state) is the first special gaming state (“small hit mode”) (S24).

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

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

On the other hand, in the gaming device described in Patent Document 1, when the gaming machine is in a special state advantageous to the player such as a probabilistic state, it is set in a special section, and the gaming machine is in a non-probability changing state. If it is a normal state that is advantageous to the above, it can be set to a normal section and game information can be collected for each set collection section, but only a special section and a normal section can be set as a collection section, and the special state. For gaming machines with multiple types, it was not possible to set an appropriate collection section because it was not possible to set a special section for each special state.
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 the preferred embodiment (first embodiment) of the gaming device and program of the present invention has been described above, the gaming device and program according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Needless to say, various changes can be implemented within the range of.

The gaming machine 10 to be collected may be the gaming machine 10 of the following modified embodiment.
For example, regarding the jackpot probability, the numerical values at the low probability time and the high probability time are not limited to the present embodiment.
Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 112 does not win the small hit, but may win. Further, when the small hit is won by the special symbol display device 112, the winning probability of the small hit may be higher, lower, or the same as that of the special symbol display device 113.
The probability fluctuation state (probability change state) is continued until the next big hit is won, but even with the so-called "ST type" pachinko machine, the probability fluctuation state ends based on the specified number of changes in the special symbol. good. In the case of ST type, the above-mentioned specified number of times may be any number of times.
Further, a so-called "fall lottery type" pachinko machine may be used in which the probability change state continues until the fall lottery is won. In this case, the fall lottery probability may be any value.
In addition, the probability change state is supposed to shift according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) that is stopped and displayed, but the specific area (V zone) existing in the attacker (big winning opening) opened during the big hit. It may be controlled by a so-called "V probabilistic machine" that shifts by passing through a specific region and does not shift unless it passes through a specific region.
Further, the types and ratios of (big hit symbols) that can shift to the probable change state are not limited to this embodiment.
In addition, two big winning openings (attackers) were set up, one for small hits and the other for big hits, but there was only one big winning opening, and each for small hits and big hits. On the other hand, it may be used in combination.
Further, it is also possible to set the pending digestion order that activates the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 as the winning order to the starting port, or to give priority to either the special symbol display device 112 or the special symbol display device 113. ..
Further, the jackpot that shifts to the small hit mode is limited to 16 rounds of jackpots, but other jackpots may also shift to the small hit mode.
In addition, regardless of whether or not there is a probability change, the state is changed to the small hit frequent occurrence state only when the time is shortened (time reduction), but the entrance of the starting port 111 (electric tulip) is expanded in the probability change state. It may be possible to shift to only during the time reduction in which the base can be maintained at about 100 due to frequent occurrence, or during the time reduction without probabilistic change.
Further, not only during the time reduction, but also after the big hit, it is assumed that the state shifts to the small hit frequent occurrence state, and the small hit mode may be shifted based on the satisfaction of a specific condition.
Further, the mode may be shifted to the small hit mode only after the big hit with a specific special symbol.
In the small hit mode, a game signal indicating that the small hit mode is in effect may be output, and may not be output unless the small hit mode is in effect. Thereby, the hall computer 60 can determine whether or not it is in the small hit mode by receiving this game signal.

The determination of the small hit mode (type of the specific game state) based on the game information transmitted during the big hit may be the following modified embodiment.
For example, when there are a plurality of big hits that shift to the small hit mode, it may be determined that the game shifts to the small hit mode when the game information that can be determined to correspond to the plurality of big hits is received (). For example, when the 16th round and the 15th round are the small hit mode transitions, when the game information that can be determined to be the big hit is received, it is determined that the small hit mode is entered).
Further, a function of determining the small hit mode based on the game information after the big hit may be used together. According to this, even if it is erroneously determined that the small hit mode is set based on the game information during the big hit, it can be corrected in the middle. That is, when the small hit mode is determined based on the output period of the big hit signal, if the game ball is not won in the big winning opening at all during the big hit, the game ball is made to win in the big winning opening as usual in the 6 round big hit. In some cases, a jackpot signal output period equivalent to that of the 16 rounds may occur, and in that case, it may be determined that the jackpot mode is not the small hit mode. However, if both functions are used together, even if it is mistakenly determined to be the small hit mode, it can be corrected to the non-small hit mode after the fact.
When making corrections after the fact, it is preferable to change the entire collection section after the end of the big hit to the non-small hit mode later.
Also, if the 16th round ends remarkably early, the opposite is possible (it is judged to be a non-small hit mode even though it is a small hit mode), but if both functions are used together, this can be dealt with appropriately. can.
In addition, as game information during a big hit, it is conceivable to use various information such as a safe signal, an out signal, a difference number (ball output), and a big hit signal output period. The game information used may be changed depending on the game state before the transition to the big hit.
In addition, when it is determined that the mode has been continuously shifted to the small hit mode more than a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) (when the mode is changed to the small hit mode after the occurrence of the predetermined number of big hits), the predetermined notification is given. May indicate that there is a possibility that the determination function has an error.
In addition, "small hit mode" and "non-small hit mode" (second collection section) are provided as collection sections, but even in "non-small hit mode", "probability change non-small hit mode" and "non-probability change non" Since there is a "small hit mode", it may be set to either one according to the number of transmissions of the start signal after the end of the big hit until the probability change / time saving signal is no longer received (in the case of the present embodiment). If the probability change / time saving signal is no longer received after 60 starts after the big hit, set to "non-probability change non-small hit mode", etc.).

The determination of the small hit mode (type of special game state) based on the game information transmitted after the big hit may be the following modified embodiment.
For example, in the example of setting the collection section as the "non-small hit mode" (second collection section) after the big hit, nothing is collected during the predetermined period after the big hit (for example, until the start signal is received 10 times). If it is determined that the player is in the "small hit mode" by the lapse of the predetermined period, the collection section (first collection section) of the "small hit mode" is set and the "small hit mode" is set by the lapse of the predetermined period. If it is not determined that the player is in the "small hit mode", the collection section may be set as the "non-small hit mode" (second collection section).
Even if the "non-small hit mode" is set, if it is determined that the "small hit mode" is in progress after that, the collection section after the big hit may be treated as the "small hit mode". After setting the collection section as the "small hit mode", if the result that can be determined to be in the "small hit mode" cannot be obtained for a specific period (for example, until 20 start signals are received), after the big hit. The collection section of may be treated as a "non-small hit mode".

In addition, the following display can be performed on the display unit 63.
For example, by cumulatively storing the safe number (or difference ball) from the start of the 16 rounds of big hits to the end of the small hit mode and displaying it on the display unit 63, the small hit mode ends from the start of the 16 rounds of big hits. The number of safes (or difference balls) from the start of the 16-round jackpot to the end of the jackpot other than the 16-round is cumulatively stored and displayed on the display unit 63. By doing so, it is possible to treat the period from the start of the big hit that triggered the start of the small hit mode to the end of the big hit that triggered the end of the small hit mode as one big hit.
Further, by cumulatively storing the safe number (or difference ball) from the start of the small hit mode to the end of the next big hit and displaying it on the display unit 63, from the start of the small hit mode to the end of the next big hit. Can also be treated as one big hit.
Further, by storing the safe number (or difference ball) from the start to the end of one small hit mode and displaying it on the display unit 63, one small hit mode can be treated as one big hit. ..

Further, the display screen (effect) of the display unit 63 may be different between the small hit mode and the non-small hit mode.
Further, the screen in the small hit mode may be different depending on the number of safes in the small hit mode (screen A = safe number 0 to 500, screen B = safe number 501 to 1000, screen C = 1000 or more, etc.). ..
Further, the screen in the small hit mode may be different depending on the number of safes in the 16 round big hit + small hit mode.
Further, the screens in the small hit mode may be different depending on the number of consecutive chans in the small hit mode (screen D = consecutive villas 1 to 2 times, screen E = consecutive villas 3 to 5 times, screen F). = 6 or more consecutive villas, etc.).
Further, when the front and rear big hits and the small hit mode are treated as one big hit, the screen treated as the one big hit may be different depending on the type of the big hit (screen G = 16 rounds + small). Hit mode, screen H = small hit mode + 6 rounds, etc.).
Further, it is particularly preferable that the above display (effect) is performed by the calling lamp 30.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the hall computer 60, but other devices such as a platform machine 20, a call lamp 30, a platform computer 40, an island computer 50, a counting device, a prize exchange device, and a game information display device. It can also be applied to the gaming device of.

The "ball", "ball", and "individual" used in the description of the present embodiment are units for counting game balls, and all have the same meaning.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming device, the program, and the gaming system including the gaming device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 34.

As shown in FIG. 16, the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment is composed of a gaming machine 10 such as a slot machine and a plurality of gaming devices.

Examples of the gaming device include a platform machine 20 that rents out a gaming medium in exchange for inserting cash (banknotes) or inserting a card, 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 a 30-unit 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 pachinko machine as the game machine 10, a type that rents out a game ball as the platform machine 20, a counting device capable of counting game media, a game medium acquired by the game machine 10, and a predetermined prize. Gaming devices such as prize exchange devices for exchanging prizes are also installed.
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 gaming system 1 is configured as a gaming information collecting system that collects gaming information for each gaming machine 10 based on gaming information output from the gaming machine 10, the inter-machine machine 20, and the like.

In the gaming machine 10, the player sets the number of medals to be hung (for example, one medals to hang one medal or three medals to hang three medals) by inserting a medal, which is a game medium, or operating a bet button. By doing so, the game can be started, and when the start lever is operated (starting operation) in this state, a plurality of reels (usually three) displaying a predetermined symbol start to rotate and each reel is started. When a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to are pressed, each reel is stopped and controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols according to the lottery result of the lottery process performed at the operation timing of the start lever, and the symbols of the stopped reels are stopped. It is provided with a configuration capable of realizing a normal slot machine game, in which the presence or absence of a prize is determined based on the combination of the above, and a predetermined number of game media are paid out according to the determination result.

In the gaming machine 10 capable of realizing such a slot machine game, the gaming is performed in various gaming states.
The gaming state includes a normal gaming state, which is a normal gaming state, and a gaming state other than the normal gaming state.
The game states other than the normal game include a special game state and a specific game state executed with contents different from the special game state as a game state advantageous to the player.

The special gaming state is a so-called "bonus gaming state", and if a predetermined content is won as a result of a lottery performed inside the gaming machine 10, the predetermined condition is satisfied (winning) in that game or the next and subsequent games. The lottery and reel control are performed so that a small winning combination with a small amount of payout and a predetermined arrangement of symbols with a large amount of payout are continuously aligned, and the playability ends when a certain condition is satisfied. Have.
The bonus gaming state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because the game continues until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.
Such bonus game states include a regular bonus game state (RB) and a big bonus game state (BB).

When a prize is won in the RB, it is controlled to end when a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 times) or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) is won, so that the game is more than the normal game state. You can expect to acquire the game medium of. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the RB, a small winning combination is always won in each game, so that the game ends with eight games (for example, eight times of paying out 10 cards for 3 cards).
When a prize is won in the BB, it is controlled to end with a payout exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 140), so that more game media can be expected to be acquired than in the RB. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the BB, a small winning combination is always won in each game, so that the game ends with 10 games (for example, 10 times of paying out 15 pieces per piece).
In addition, as for the bonus, in the 6-step probability setting function, the winning rate is different for each of the 6-step settings (also called the bonus with setting difference), and the winning probability of each step is the same, so there is no difference in the winning rate. It has a type such as a bonus (also called a bonus with no setting difference).

On the other hand, the specific gaming state includes an assist replay time (ART) gaming state and the like.
In the ART game state, the probability of winning the next game (replay) that can be performed without inserting a medal is higher than the probability of replay in the normal game state, and it is a predetermined game state. It is a gaming state in which a notification of the pressing order of the stop button and a notification of a symbol as an index of pressing the stop button are provided so as to win a winning combination (for example, a small combination).
That is, in the ART game state, it is easy to win a small role by the assist function described later without consuming medals, and one medal can be expected to increase per game as a whole.
As described above, the ART gaming state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because the number of medals won can be expected to increase.

Specifically, in the normal gaming state, if a predetermined special winning combination is won with a predetermined probability and then won in a lottery process executed by a predetermined production means, the ART gaming state is entered and a predetermined end is achieved. It ends when the conditions are satisfied (for example, when the set values such as the number of assists, the number of games, and the number of acquired game media are reached, when the RB / BB is won, when the prize is won, etc.).

In addition, in order to encourage the player to win a prize such as a small role, it assists the function of displaying a symbol as an index of the push on the liquid crystal display and displaying the operation order of the stop button on the liquid crystal display. It is called a function, and the state in which this function is executed is called the assist time (AT) gaming state.
Further, the state in which the winning probability of the replay is simply made higher than the winning probability of the replay in the normal gaming state to make it easier to win and win the replay is called the replay time (RT) gaming state.
The ART gaming state includes a gaming state in which an AT gaming state and an RT gaming state are combined, but the specific gaming state is not limited to the ART gaming state, but only the AT gaming state or only the RT gaming state. You may.
In addition, some ART gaming states are accompanied by an ending gaming state (also referred to as ending), which will be described later.
That is, the ending game state is an ART game state, and since the number of medals won can be expected to increase, it is an advantageous game state for the player.

The slot machine game is divided into a normal section and an advantageous section according to the game state.
The "normal section" is a section that can be played in the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is basically a replay low-probability gaming state, and since the number of medals won cannot be expected to increase, it is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player.
The "advantageous section" is basically a game section other than the normal section, and is a section in which the player can play in a game state advantageous to the player.
For example, a section that can be played in a specific gaming state (ART gaming state) or a special gaming state (bonus gaming state), which is not a normal gaming state, corresponds to an “advantageous section”.

In addition, even in the normal gaming state, the section in which the game can be played in the high probability state in which the winning probability of ART is set higher than that in the low probability state, or the lottery of ART is won, and the transition to the ART gaming state is waited for. The section that can be played in the playing state (ART standby state) corresponds to the "advantageous section".
In addition, in the case where the bonus game is not started (called the bonus standby state) because the predetermined conditions are not satisfied (winning) even though the RB or BB is won, the case where the player shifts to the "advantageous section". Only, it is treated as an "advantageous section".
However, during the bonus game state of the "bonus with setting difference" won during the "normal section", it corresponds to the "normal section".
Further, since the ending game state is the ART game state, the section in which the game can be played in the ending game state (referred to as the ending section) also corresponds to the “advantageous section”.

Such an ending game state will be described.
The ending game state counts (counts) the number of games continuously executed in the advantageous section, and shifts to the normal section when the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section (hereinafter, also referred to as a limiter) is reached. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of games is set to 120, but the number of games is not limited to this, and other times may be set.
That is, the gaming machine 10 executes end control (referred to as ending control) to end the specific gaming state based on the fact that the specific gaming state continues for a predetermined period corresponding to the limiter. The gaming state in the ending section from before the ending control is executed until the ending control is executed corresponds to the ending gaming state (also referred to as the ending gaming state).
In the present embodiment, the start timing of the ending game state defined as "before the ending control is executed" is set to the timing of reaching 80 times, which is 40 times less than the limiter. In this case, the game in the specific game state is set. The period from the time when the number of times reaches 80 times to the time when the number of times reaches 120 times, which corresponds to 40 times of games, corresponds to the "ending section", and the game state in this ending section is called "ending game state". You can also do it.

A specific example of the transition to the ending game state and the ending control will be illustrated.
For example, in the case of transitioning from the normal gaming state to the ART gaming state, the game transitions to the ending gaming state by continuing the game 80 times from the transition to the ART gaming state, and then when the game is continued 40 times. The ART game state ends by the ending control.
In addition, when the normal game state is changed to the ART game state via the ART standby state, the game is continued 80 times from the time when the ART standby state is changed, and then the ending game state is started, and then the game is played 40 times. When it is continued, the ART game state ends by the ending control. Therefore, if the player does not win the ART and does not enter the ART game state between the time when the state shifts to the ART standby state and the time when the limiter 120 games are executed, the ending control is performed as it is and the normal game state is performed. Will return to.
If the bonus is not won and the bonus game state is not entered between the time when the ART standby state is entered and the time when the limiter 120 games are executed, the ending control is performed as it is and the normal game state is entered. Will be back.
Further, even if the limiter of 120 games is reached during the bonus game state, the bonus game state is not ended by the ending control.

As described above, the transition to the ending gaming state is basically executed based on the continuation of the specific gaming state for a predetermined period, but the transition to the ending gaming state is also performed by other methods.
For example, in the normal game state, the ART standby state, and the game in the ART game state, the transition is made when the ending is won.
Further, when the bonus is won in the game in the ART game state and the game shifts to the bonus game state, the game shifts to the ending game state.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with an external terminal board capable of outputting a plurality of types of gaming information as a gaming information output means.
The game information output from the game information output means includes various game information (also referred to as specific game information or second game information) output according to the progress of the game.
For example, as shown in FIG. 17, at least five output terminals are provided, and an out signal (input signal or input) indicating the number of inserted medals as a game medium is provided from the terminal "1" (referred to as terminal 1). (Also referred to as game information) is output, and a safe signal (also referred to as a payout signal or payout game information) indicating the number of winning medals to be paid out is output from the "2" terminal (referred to as terminal 2). ..
Further, the game information output means outputs special game information indicating that the current game state is the special game state.
Specifically, an RB signal indicating that the current gaming state is the regular bonus gaming state is output from the "3" terminal (referred to as the 3rd terminal), and the current gaming state is the big bonus gaming state. The indicated BB signal is output from the "4" terminal (referred to as the 4th terminal).

Further, the game information output from the game information output means includes end game information (also referred to as first game information) indicating that the game machine 10 is in the ending game state, and is a terminal of "5" as an ending signal (also referred to as first game information). It is designed to be output from the 5th terminal).
The ending signal is game information output based on the end control of the specific game state. Specifically, the output is started at a predetermined timing before the end control of the specific game state is performed, and the specific game is output. The output is terminated according to the termination control of the state.
For example, when the limiter is 120 times, the output start timing of the ending signal is when the number of games in the specific game state reaches 80 times, and the output end of the ending signal is when the number of games in the specific game state reaches 120 times. It can be timing. That is, the ending signal is continuously output while the number of games in the specific game state is from 80 to 120.
It should be noted that the machine 20 also includes information indicating transactions such as cash insertion and card insertion, sales signals indicating the amount of cash input, and game machine information that can identify the attached gaming machine 10. Information is output.

Such game information is relayed through the platform computer 40 and the island computer 50 via the network and output to the hall computer 60.
The game information is subjected to predetermined data processing (for example, digitization processing) on at least one of the platform computer 40, the island computer 50, and the hall computer 60, and is sequentially received by the hall computer 60 as game information for each game machine 10. And accumulated.

The hall computer 60 operates as an example of a gaming device, and as shown in FIG. 18, a communication unit 62 that performs data communication with an input unit 61 including input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, a stand computer 40, an island computer 50, and the like. , A display unit 63 having display means such as 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, a clerk, or the like.
As characteristic operations of the hall computer 60 having such a configuration, collection / notification of game information regarding the ending and abnormality determination regarding the ending will be described below.

[Collecting and notifying game information related to ending]
By operating as a collecting means, the control unit 65 collects game information for each gaming machine 10 received from the island computer 50 or the like via the communication unit 62.
The game information collected by the collecting means includes the number of outs obtained from the number of times the out signal is received, the number of safes obtained from the number of times the safe signal is received, and the difference number indicating the difference between the number of outs and the number of safes (also referred to as a payout). , The number of bonuses obtained from the number of times of receiving the RB signal / BB signal (hereinafter, appropriately collectively referred to as a bonus signal).
Of these, the out signal consists of a number of pulse trains corresponding to the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 10, and the output is started at the operation timing of the start lever provided in the slot machine, and all the outputs are finished within a predetermined time. It has become.
That is, since the out signal is output each time the slot machine game is executed, the number of games can be calculated based on the input game information by grasping this pulse train as a mass of input game information. can.

The collected game information is stored in the storage unit 64 for each game machine 10 and every business day (for example, in units of one day).
Further, the game information is associated with the machine number and model name of the gaming machine 10, the time when the reception of the ending signal is started (start time), and the time when the reception is finished by not receiving the ending signal (end time). Can be remembered.

By operating as the notification means, the control unit 65 notifies the information regarding the end of the specific game information based on the reception of the end game information output from the game information output means.
That is, various information regarding the ending can be notified based on the reception of the ending signal (for example, OFF → ON of the ending signal is detected).
For example, the pop-up screen shown in FIG. 19A can be displayed on the display unit 63.
As a result, in addition to having a gaming machine 10 that has started the ending gaming state, employees can perform various ending-related matters such as the machine number, model name, and ending game state start time of the gaming machine 10 that has started the ending gaming state. You can grasp the information.
Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, it is possible to switch to the display indicating that the ending game state has ended based on the fact that the ending signal is no longer received (the reception of the ending signal is finished).
As a result, the employee can grasp that the ending gaming state has ended in the gaming machine 10, the end time of the ending gaming state, and the like.

As described above, in the output terminal of the gaming machine 10, the RB signal is output from the 3rd terminal, the BB signal is output from the 4th terminal, and the ending signal is output from the 5th terminal. In the hall computer 60, various information can be aggregated without prioritizing the game information.
Therefore, even if the output timing of the ending signal and the output timing of the RB signal / BB signal overlap, processing such as effectively handling one and invalidating the other is not performed, and both are handled effectively. There is.
Further, if the above priority is set and, for example, the priority of the ending signal is set lower than that of the RB signal or the BB signal, the ending signal is substantially interrupted in the overlapping section. Even if there is, one (series) ending signal can be accurately received by the following method.
For example, when the ending signal is received, even if the RB signal or the BB signal is received during the reception, it is considered that the ending signal has been received once.
As a result, even if the RB or BB is started during the reception of the ending signal and the ending signal is received again due to the end of the RB or BB, the ending signal is erroneously received twice. However, it can be accurately totaled as if the ending signal was received once.
Further, in this case, since the reception of the ending signal is performed immediately after the reception of the RB signal or the BB signal is completed, there is a free time of a predetermined time or more before the reception of the ending signal after the reception of the RB signal or the BB signal. If there is, it can be regarded as a new ending signal, and if the free time is less than a predetermined time, it can be regarded as one reception of the ending signal.
This also makes it possible to accurately perform the aggregation processing related to the ending signal having a low priority.

In addition, various information related to the game information output during the ending game state can be notified.
Therefore, the control unit 65 operates as a collection section setting means to set a collection section for collecting game information based on receiving the end game information.
Specifically, based on receiving the end game information, as a game information collection section, an ending section, which is a section from before the end control of the specific game state to the end control by the end control means, is set. do.
The ending section is a section in which the gaming machine 10 is in the ending gaming state, and since the ending signal is continuously output over this section, reception of the ending signal is started (OFF → ON) as shown in FIG. The ending section, which is the collection section, can be set by specifying the section from to the end of reception (ON → OFF).

By operating as the specific game information collecting means, the control unit 65 collects the specific game information output from the game information output means in the collecting section set by the collecting section setting means.
As the specific game information, an out signal or a safe signal can be exemplified. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the number of outs in the ending section is collected as the “number of inputs during the ending”, or the safe signal in the ending section is collected. The number can be collected as the "number of payouts during the ending".
In addition, the difference between the number of outs and the number of safes in the ending section can be collected as the "difference number during the ending (or the number of balls during the ending)" indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the ending section, or during the ending section. It is also possible to collect the number of games in the ending section calculated from the out signal received in the game as the "number of games during the ending".
Further, the number of times the ending signal is received can be collected as the "number of endings", and the value obtained by dividing the number of endings by the number of games can be collected as the "ending probability".

By operating as the notification means, the control unit 65 can notify the information regarding the specific game information collected by the specific game information collecting means.
Specifically, the "number of inputs during ending", "number of payouts during ending", "number of differences during ending", "number of games during ending", "number of endings", and "ending probability" are displayed on the display unit 63. By doing so, it is possible to notify the employee of this information.
Further, as shown in the special prize history of FIG. 21, along with the history information on BB and RB, the information on the ending (“number of inputs during ending”, “number of payouts during ending”, “number of difference during ending”, “number of games during ending”. , "Ending count", "Ending probability") can be displayed in chronological order.

In addition, it is also possible to notify the maximum number of balls to be ejected during the ending game state that occurred in one day for each gaming machine 10.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22A, the control unit 65 first stores the "ending vaginal cum shot" collected in the ending section (first time) related to the first ending as the "ending maximum ball output". It is stored in 64 and displayed on the display unit 63.
Then, in the ending section from the next time onward, if "ending vaginal cum shot" exceeding the memorized "ending maximum vaginal cum shot" is collected, the "ending vaginal cum shot" is stored as "ending maximum vaginal cum shot". Update.
In addition, in the ending section from the next time onward, if the "ending vaginal cum shot" below the memorized "ending maximum vaginal cum shot" is collected, it will not be updated.

In the example of FIG. 22A, since the number of "ending vaginal cum shot" in the ending section (first time) is 200, the "ending maximum number of balls" at this point is 200, and the "ending ball" is 200 pieces. Since the number of "ending vaginal cum shot" is 100 (200 or less), the "ending maximum vaginal cum shot" is not updated, and the "ending vaginal cum shot" in the ending section (third time) is 300 (more than 200), so the "ending maximum""Creampie" is updated to 300.
The control unit 65 can notify the display unit 63 by displaying the "ending maximum ball output" on the display unit 63.
For example, on the layout screen (see FIG. 23) displaying the position of the gaming machine 10 in the gaming field, when an arbitrary gaming machine 10 is selected, the screen as shown in FIG. 22B is popped up and displayed. Can be done.
As a result, the employee can easily grasp the maximum number of balls to be played in the ending game state generated in one day for each gaming machine 10.

It is also possible to notify the position of the gaming machine 10 in the ending gaming state.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23, 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. , The layout of the game field including the installation area of the game machine 10 can be displayed on the display unit 63.
Further, the above-mentioned position information and the machine number of the gaming machine 10 are stored in association with each other (see FIG. 23).
As a result, the control unit 65 operates as the end game state specifying means, and based on receiving the end game information, identifies the game machine 10 whose game state is the end game state, and operates as a notification means. Thereby, based on the position information stored in the storage unit 64, the information regarding the position of the gaming machine 10 specified to be in the ending gaming state by the ending gaming state specifying means in the game field can be notified.

Specifically, when an ending signal is received from the 101-series gaming machine 10, it is specified that the gaming machine 10 in the ending gaming state is in the 101-series, and the storage unit 64 stores the ending signal in association with the 101-series. Based on the position information of the gaming machine 10, it is possible to show the installation area of the gaming machine 10 in the ending gaming state in the above layout.
For example, as shown in FIG. 23, when the installation area of the corresponding game machine 10 is given a predetermined color or pattern, or the installation area of the corresponding game machine 10 is selected by, for example, a mouse operation, the ending game state is in effect. It is possible to identifiable the position of the gaming machine 10 in the ending gaming state by displaying a balloon comment indicating that there is something.

In addition, it is possible to notify information that can grasp how much the ending can be experienced in one game period.
Therefore, the control unit 65 specifies the gaming period of one player in the gaming machine 10 by operating as the gaming period specifying means.
For example, if the out signal output from the gaming machine 10 is continuously received and then not received for a certain period of time or longer, it can be determined that the player has been replaced. Therefore, based on the determination, the gaming machine 10 has. It is possible to specify one game period by one player.
Further, since it is possible to determine the replacement of players based on transaction information such as bill insertion and card insertion output from the machine 20, one player in each gaming machine 10 is based on the determination. It is possible to specify one game period by.
For example, in FIGS. 24 (a), 25 (a), 26 (a), and 27 (a), the period indicated by "during a game" is one game period by one player.

By operating as the end game information collecting means, the control unit 65 collects information on the end game information received during the game period of one player specified by the game period specifying means.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, when an ending signal is received during one game period (for example, OFF → ON), it is assumed that the ending is experienced in one game period, and the experience is achieved. Collect the number of times as "the number of ending experiences".
Further, by dividing the "number of ending experiences" by the total number of games, the "ending experience rate", which is the number of ending experiences in one game period, can be obtained.
In the example of FIG. 24A, since the ending is experienced during the game period (first time), the “number of ending experiences” is added by “1”, and the ending is experienced during the game period (second time). Since there is no such thing, it is not added, and since the ending is experienced during the game period (third time), the "number of ending experiences" is added by "1".
Therefore, the "number of ending experiences" on the day is twice, and the ending experience rate is 66% (= 2/3).
By operating as the notification means, the control unit 65 can perform notification by displaying these information regarding the collection result by the end game information collection means on the display unit 63.
For example, if an arbitrary gaming machine 10 is selected on the layout screen (see FIG. 23) displaying the position of the gaming machine 10 in the gaming field, the screen as shown in FIG. 24B can be popped up and displayed. ..
As a result, the employee can grasp how much the ending can be experienced for each game period.
For example, by totaling for each model, it is possible to grasp the degree of satisfaction and dissatisfaction for each model.

It is also possible to notify information relating the ending experience to the winning or losing of the game.
Therefore, the control unit 65 operates as a winning / losing determination means, and based on the fact that it receives the end game information during the game period of one game machine 10 specified by the game period specifying means, the control unit 65 receives the end game information in the game period. Judgment of victory or defeat of a game by one player.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the game period in which the ending signal is received in the game period is specified as the game period in which the ending experience is experienced, and it is determined whether the game won or lost in the game in the specified game period.
For example, the winning or losing of a game is obtained by subtracting the number of outs from the number of safes during the game period, and if the number of balls is positive, it is determined that the player has won (wins) in the game during the game period. If the payout is negative, the player determines that the player has lost (losed) in the game during the game period.
Then, by counting the number of "wins" that is the result of the determination, it is possible to experience the ending and collect the "ending experience wins" that is the number of games won.
Further, the "ending experience winning rate" can be obtained by dividing the "ending experience winning number" by the total number of games.
On the other hand, by counting the number of "losing" as a result of the determination, it is possible to collect the "ending losing number" which is the number of games lost despite experiencing the ending.
In addition, the "ending experience loss rate" can be obtained by dividing the "ending experience loss number" by the total number of games.
As mentioned above, the "ending experience win rate" and "ending experience loss rate" are calculated by dividing the "ending experience win count" and "ending experience loss count" by the total number of games. The total number of games can be calculated by excluding the number of games that have not experienced the ending.

In the example of FIG. 25 (a), since the ending is experienced during the game period (first time) and the player is “losing”, the “number of times the ending experience is lost” is added by “1” to obtain the game period (1st time). Since the ending is not experienced during the 2nd time, it is not added, and during the game period (3rd time), the ending is experienced and it is a "win", so the "ending experience win count" is set to "1". to add.
In this case, the number of ending experience wins on the day is one, and the ending experience win rate is 33% (= 1/3).
In addition, the number of times the ending experience is lost on the day is one, and the ending experience loss rate is 33% (= 1/3).

By operating as the notification means, the control unit 65 can notify the display unit 63 by displaying the information regarding the determination result by the winning / losing determination means.
For example, in the layout for displaying the position of the gaming machine 10 in the gaming field (see FIG. 23), if any gaming machine 10 is selected, the screen as shown in FIG. 25B can be popped up and displayed.
As a result, the relationship between the ending experience and winning / losing can be analyzed for each gaming machine 10, so that it can be useful for, for example, determining the replacement of the gaming table.

In addition, it is also possible to notify the number of hits until the first transition to the ending in one game.
For example, in each game period, the number of outs (number of hits) from the start of the game to the reception of the ending signal can be collected as the "first ending hit number" and displayed on the display unit 63.
In the example of FIG. 26 (a), since the number of hits from the start of the game in the game period (first time) to the reception of the ending signal is 270, the “number of first ending hits” in the game period (first time). Is 270 sheets, and since the ending signal is not received during the game period (second time), the "first ending number of times" is not collected, and the number of times the game is started until the ending signal is received during the game period (third time). Since the number is 300 (= 1100-800), the "first ending number of hits" during the game period (third time) is 300.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26B, it is possible to notify the number of hits until the first ending game state is entered for each game period.
This makes it possible to grasp how many medals have been inserted before the transition to the ending game state.
Further, by displaying the value obtained by multiplying the "first ending number of hits" by a predetermined value (for example, the conversion rate of 20), it is possible to grasp how much investment is made before the transition to the ending game state.
Since the investment amount for the gaming machine 10 can be calculated based on the sales signal output from the platform machine 20, the same applies based on the sales signal from the start of the game to the transition to the ending gaming state. Investment information can be collected and notified.

In addition, it is possible to notify information that can be grasped as to how many cases the game is ended immediately after the ending control.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27A, the number of games from the execution of the ending control to the end of the game is counted in each game period, and the number of games corresponds to a predetermined determination criterion. The case is set as "immediate end after ending" and the number of times "immediate end after ending" is collected.

In the example of FIG. 27 (a), in the game during the game period (first time), the number of games executed from the end of the ending game state (ON → OFF) to the end of the game during the game period (first time) ( Since the number of games after the ending is 30 (= 530-500) and the number of games corresponds to the determination criterion (50 or less), the "number of immediately ending games after the ending" is added by "1".
Further, in the game period (second time), the number of games (number of games after the ending) executed from the end of the ending game state (ON → OFF) to the end of the game in the game period (second time) is 200 times (the number of games after the ending). = 1000-800), and since the number of games concerned does not correspond to the judgment criterion (50 or less), the "number of times of immediate end after ending" is not added.
Further, the value obtained by dividing the "number of times the game ends immediately after the ending" by the "number of times the game has ended immediately" can be obtained as the "probability of the end of the game immediately after the ending".
Therefore, at the end of the business, the "number of times the game ends immediately after the ending" is one, and the "probability of the game ending immediately after the ending" is 50% (= 1/2).

By operating as a notification means, the control unit 65 can perform notification by displaying these information on the display unit 63.
For example, in the layout for displaying the position of the gaming machine 10 in the gaming field (see FIG. 23), if any gaming machine 10 is selected, the screen as shown in FIG. 27B can be popped up and displayed.
As a result, for example, it is possible to grasp the ratio of ending the game immediately after the ending control for each model, which can be useful for determining the replacement of the game table.
It is also possible to obtain the "number of times the game is completed immediately after the ending" based on the number of outs instead of the number of games.

The operation related to the collection / notification of various information related to the ending as described above is realized by the control unit 65 configured as a computer executing the program stored in the storage means such as the hard disk provided in the storage unit 64. To.
FIG. 28 shows a flowchart of this program, and the above-mentioned operation will be described with reference to this.
It is assumed that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a specific gaming state and has not shifted to the ending gaming state.

In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the ending signal has been received (S31). When the ending signal is not received (S31-No), the process is terminated, and when the ending signal is received (S31-Yes), predetermined information regarding the ending is notified (S32).
For example, various information (see FIGS. 19, 23, etc.) regarding the gaming machine 10 that has started the ending gaming state can be notified.

Next, it is determined whether or not the reception of the ending signal is completed (S33). This determination is performed until the reception of the ending signal is completed (S33-No).
When the reception of the ending signal is completed (S33-Yes), the ending section is specified (S34).
Specifically, the period from the start of reception of the ending signal to the end of reception is specified as the ending section.

Subsequently, game information and other information related to the ending in the ending section are collected and notified (S35).
Specifically, the above-mentioned "number of inputs during ending", "number of payouts during ending", "number of difference during ending (or number of balls during ending)", "number of games during ending", "number of endings", "ending probability" Can be notified (see FIG. 21 and the like).
In addition, "maximum number of ending balls" (see Fig. 22), "number of ending experiences", "ending experience rate" (see Fig. 24), "number of ending experience wins", "number of ending experience losses", "ending experience wins""Rate","Ending experience loss rate" (see Fig. 25), "Number of first ending hits" (see Fig. 26), "Number of times the game ends immediately after the ending", "Probability of the end of the game immediately after the ending" (see Fig. 27) It can be notified.

As described above, according to the hall computer 60 operating as the gaming device of the present invention, the specific gaming state is terminated by the ending control based on the reception of the ending signal output from the gaming machine 10. Various information can be collected and notified.

On the other hand, in the gaming device described in Patent Document 1, although general gaming information output from the gaming machine 10 can be received and collected, information regarding the termination of the specific gaming state by the ending control is collected. I couldn't do it or notify it.
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.

[Abnormal judgment regarding ending]
Next, the abnormality determination regarding the ending will be described.
Here, among the game information output from the game machine 10, the end game information (ending signal) output based on the end control of the specific game state is set as the first game information, and the game progresses. The game information output accordingly will be described as the second game information.

The control unit 65 collects the second game information output from the game information output means of the game machine 10 by operating as the second game information collecting means.
For example, as the second game information, game information such as an out signal as input game information to the game machine 10 and a bonus signal can be mentioned.
By operating as the determination value determination means, the control unit 65 receives the first game information, and whether or not the value based on the collection result by the second game information collection means corresponds to the predetermined determination value. Is determined, and by operating as the state determination means, it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is in the predetermined state based on the determination that the determination value determination means corresponds to the predetermined determination value.
Specifically, when the ending signal is received for the first time when the number of games (value based on the collection result of the out signal) or the number of bonus signals, which is the number of times the bonus signal is received, becomes a predetermined number or more (predetermined determination value). Determines that the game machine 10 is abnormal.

For example, depending on the setting, the above-mentioned state determination process can be applied to the gaming machine 10 having a high probability of winning the ending.
This is because, although it is easy to shift to the ending gaming state, if the ending gaming state is first transitioned after a large number of games or bonuses, there is a possibility that some kind of fraud or failure has occurred. ..

Further, in the state determination process, when the ending signal (first game information) is received when the cumulative value of the number of games and the number of bonuses is equal to or less than a predetermined number, it can be determined that the game machine 10 is abnormal. ..
This is because the ending game state is considered to be a considerable number of games and bonus games played before the transition due to the transition condition, so that the ending game state is the ending game state even though the number of games and the number of bonuses are less than a predetermined number. This is because there is a risk of some kind of fraud or failure if the transition to.
In addition, if the player shifts to the ending game state during a period when the number of games or bonuses is small, for example, there is a possibility that a fraudulent move to the ending game state has been performed immediately after the start of business. It is also possible to determine the abnormality of the gaming machine 10 due to the above.
The determination result of the state determination can be displayed on the display unit 63 and notified.
Further, by changing the determination value, it is possible to determine whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a normal state.

In addition, it is also possible to perform an abnormality determination based on the number of games in the case where the ending is continuously generated a plurality of times.
Therefore, by operating as the collection section setting means, the control unit 65 sets the collection section in which the second game information collecting means collects the second game information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the number of endings (cumulative value) and the number of games (cumulative value) are set in order to determine "the number of consecutive endings = 3 times" as the collecting section and to determine the starting point of the collecting section. "Erasing memory" (setting to 0) is defined as "satisfaction of predetermined conditions".
That is, based on the "memory erasure", the period until the number of endings after the "memory erasure" reaches the "ending continuous number" is set as the collection section for collecting the number of games (second game information). ..

Further, the control unit 65 operates as the determination value determination means, and based on the fact that the first game information is received a plurality of times in the collection section set by the collection section setting means, the second game in the collection section. By determining whether or not the value based on the collection result collected by the information collecting means corresponds to the predetermined determination value and operating as the state determination means, it is determined by the determination value determination means that the value corresponds to the predetermined determination value. Based on this, it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is in a predetermined state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the "ending continuous warning game count" is set in advance as a determination value, and the number of games when the ending count reaches the "ending continuous warning game" is the "ending continuous warning game". It is determined whether or not it corresponds to "the number of times".

In the example of FIG. 29, since the number of games (800 times) when the number of endings reaches 3 is 1000 or less, it corresponds to the "determination value", so that the gaming machine 10 is determined to be abnormal. ..
As described above, it is common to play a considerable number of games before the transition of the ending game state, but if an abnormality is determined for only one ending, a proper ending will occur accidentally. This is because there is a possibility that the gaming machine 10 may mistakenly determine that the gaming machine 10 is abnormal.
Therefore, here, it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is abnormal when the number of games is not suitable for a plurality of endings.
The target of the above abnormality determination is not limited to the number of games, but may be the number of outs, the number of safes, the number of differences, and the number of bonuses.

Next, the abnormality determination based on the number of bonuses when the ending occurs a plurality of times will be described.
Specifically, the number of bonuses (second game information) is collected for the period from the time of "ending end" to the time of the next "ending start", with "ending end" and "ending start" as "establishment of predetermined conditions". Set as a collection section to be collected.
In addition, the "number of ending fraud detection bonuses" is set in advance as a determination value.
Then, it is determined whether or not the number of bonuses collected in the set collection section corresponds to the "number of ending fraud detection bonuses".

In the example of FIG. 30, the number of bonuses between the second ending and the third ending is 2 times (= 19-17), which is 3 times or less, and therefore corresponds to the determination value. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 Is determined to be abnormal. Such an abnormality determination is based on the following reasons.
For example, in the example of FIG. 29, since it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality based on the ratio of the number of games played 1000 times to the ending 3 times, the ratio of the number of endings and the number of bonuses is obtained according to this standard. And, the number of games per ending number is 333 times (= 1000/3).
Therefore, if the bonus winning probability of the gaming machine 10 is higher than 3/333, the game should proceed at a pace in which the bonus exceeds 3 times for one ending in calculation.
However, in the example of FIG. 30, since the number of bonuses is 2 times (3 times or less) for one ending, there is a possibility that some kind of fraud or failure has occurred in this gaming machine 10. Can be detected.
Not only the number of bonuses, but also the number of games, the number of outs, the number of safes, and the number of differences can be used.
In addition, the number of bonuses and the number of games can be combined and used. For example, it is abnormal when the number of games when the number of endings reaches the "number of consecutive endings" and the number of bonuses in the section from the end of the previous ending to the start of the ending at that time both correspond to the judgment value. Can be determined.

The operation related to the first abnormality determination regarding the ending as described above is realized by the control unit 65 configured as a computer executing the program stored in the storage means such as the hard disk provided in the storage unit 64.
FIG. 31 shows a flowchart of this program, and the above-mentioned operation will be described with reference to these.
It is assumed that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a specific gaming state and has not shifted to the ending gaming state.

In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the ending signal has been received (S41). When the ending signal is not received (S41-No), the processing is terminated, and when the ending signal is received (S41-Yes), whether or not the value based on the collection result of the game information corresponds to the predetermined determination value. Judgment is made (S42).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of games calculated from the out signal and the number of bonuses calculated from the RB signal / RB signal correspond to a predetermined determination value.
If it is not determined that the value based on the collection result of the game information corresponds to the predetermined determination value (S42-No), the process is terminated and it is determined that the value based on the collection result of the game information corresponds to the predetermined determination value. If so (S42-Yes), an abnormality determination is performed (S43).

Next, a process for determining an abnormality based on the number of endings in a predetermined period will be described.
Therefore, the control unit 65 collects the first game information output from the game information output means by operating as the first game information collecting means, and operates as the determination value determining means to obtain the first game information. Based on the determination by the determination value determination means that the value based on the collection result by the collection means corresponds to the predetermined determination value by determining whether or not the value corresponds to the predetermined determination value and operating as the state determination means. Therefore, it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is in a predetermined state.
For example, the determination value can be set to "ending number = 5 times" on the premise that an aggregation period (for example, 1 business day) for the number of endings is provided.
In this case, for example, the number of endings reaches 5 times by receiving the ending signal (first game information) 5 times, and in this case, it corresponds to the determination value, so that the gaming machine 10 may determine that it is abnormal. can.
Thereby, for example, it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is abnormal due to frequent transition to the ending gaming state due to a failure or fraud, even though the gaming machine 10 has a low ending winning probability depending on the setting. can do.

The operation related to the second abnormality determination regarding the ending as described above is realized by the control unit 65 configured as a computer executing the program stored in the storage means such as the hard disk provided in the storage unit 64.
FIG. 32 shows a flowchart of this program, and the above-mentioned operation will be described with reference to these.
It is assumed that the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is a specific gaming state and has not shifted to the ending gaming state.

In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the ending signal has been received (S41). When the ending signal is received (S51-Yes), the number of endings is collected (S52). Specifically, the number of endings is added by "1". This determination is repeated until the ending signal is received (S51-No).
Next, it is determined whether or not the number of endings corresponds to a predetermined determination value (S53). When it is determined that the number of endings does not correspond to the predetermined determination value (S53-No), the process returns to S51, and when it is determined that the number of endings corresponds to the predetermined determination value (S53-Yes), an abnormality determination is made. Do (S54).

As described above, according to the hall computer 60 operating as the gaming device of the present invention, the number of games, the number of bonuses, the number of endings, etc. are predetermined based on the reception of the ending signal output from the gaming machine 10. It is determined whether or not it corresponds to the determination value of, and the state of the gaming machine 10 is determined based on the determination result.

On the other hand, in the gaming device described in Patent Document 1, although the gaming information output from the gaming machine 10 can be received and collected, the number of games, the number of bonuses, and the number of games are determined based on the reception of the ending signal. It was not possible to determine whether or not the number of endings and the like correspond to a predetermined determination value, and to determine the state of the gaming machine 10 based on such determination.
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.

(About modification)
Next, a modification of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
As a first modification, as shown in FIG. 33, the gaming machine 10 can be stopped based on the end of the ending gaming state.
For example, when the ending signal is no longer received, the gaming machine 10 performs an operation of stopping the progress of the game, such as turning off the power.
As a result, for example, in the operation of a game hall, when a player is requested to exchange a ball at the end of the ending, the gaming machine 10 that has finished the ending gaming state cannot play any more games. On the other hand, it is possible to smoothly promote the exchange of pachinko balls.
As a second modification, for example, in the hall computer 60, when the cumulative value of the input number (cumulative value of the out number) and the cumulative value of the payout number (cumulative value of the safe number) are totaled, the ending game state. It can be mentioned that these are reset (ball ejection reset) every time.
For example, in the table shown at the bottom of FIG. 34, "exchange input" is the cumulative value of the input number when the "cumulative input" (cumulative value of the input number) is reset each time the ending game state ends. "Exchange payout" is the cumulative value of the number of payouts when the "cumulative payout" (cumulative value of the number of payouts) is reset each time the ending game state ends.
The "exchange ball" is the number of game media acquired by the player in each ending section (ending game state) calculated by subtracting the "exchange input" from the "exchange payout".
In this way, at the end of the first ending game state, the cumulative total from the first (“memory erasure”) to the end of the ending game state is 450 (= 800-750). It can be confirmed as the first "exchange ball".
At the end of the second ending game state, the cumulative total from the end of the first ending game state to the end of the second ending game state is 650 (= 1850-1200). It can be confirmed as a "exchange ball".
Thereby, for example, in the operation of the game hall, when the player requests the exchange of the possessed balls at the end of the ending game state, the number of possessed balls to be exchanged by the player can be grasped on the hall computer 60 side.
The above-mentioned "mochi ball" includes the number of medals and the number of game balls acquired by the player in the game.

Although the preferred embodiment (second embodiment) of the gaming device and program of the present invention has been described above, the gaming device and program according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Needless to say, various changes can be implemented within the range of.
For example, in the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the hall computer 60, but other devices such as a platform machine 20, a call lamp 30, a platform computer 40, an island computer 50, a counting device, a prize exchange device, and a game information display device. It can also be applied to the gaming device of.
Further, although the slot machine is exemplified as the gaming machine 10, any gaming machine 10 such as a pachinko machine that can output an ending signal may be used.
Further, the ending signal has been described by taking as an example a gaming machine 10 having an output mode in which the ending signal is continuously output during the ending gaming state. For example, a pulse signal having a short output time is used at the start and end of the ending gaming state. It is also possible to correspond to the gaming machine 10 having an output mode of output.
In this case, the gaming device receives "ending signal" as "ending" based on receiving both or one of the ending signal at the start of the ending gaming state and / or the ending signal at the end of the ending gaming state. "Number of times" etc. can be collected.
Further, the start time of the ending section is specified based on the reception of the ending signal at the start of the ending game state, and the end time of the ending section is specified based on the reception of the next ending signal. The section can be specified.

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Notifies game information about a gaming machine including a game information output means capable of outputting predetermined game information and a control means capable of terminating the advantageous section when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a specific number of times. In possible gaming devices
A notification means capable of notifying specific information which is information regarding the end of an advantageous section in the game machine based on the game information output from the game information output means.
The notification means is
A gaming device characterized in that it can notify a special information which is information about the number of gaming media acquired by a player together with the specific information. The specific information is
The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein information capable of recognizing the number of times the advantageous section has ended can be notified in the gaming machine during a predetermined period. The notification means is
The gaming device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific information is a display means capable of displaying the specific information. The gaming device is
The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming device is a call lamp. Notifies game information about a gaming machine including a game information output means capable of outputting predetermined game information and a control means capable of terminating the advantageous section when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a specific number of times. Computers that make up possible gaming devices,
Based on the game information output from the game information output means, the game machine is made to function as a notification means capable of notifying specific information which is information regarding the end of an advantageous section.
The notification means is
A program characterized in that special information, which is information on the number of game media acquired by a player, can be notified together with the specific information.

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