JP4628006B2 - Game information collection system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game information collection system including a game machine that performs variable display games and a collection device that collects game information generated by the game machines, and more particularly, from a game machine in which variable display games are performed using random values. The present invention relates to a game information collection system for outputting random number values to the outside and collecting the output random number values with a collection device.

  A variable display game in which a plurality of identification information (symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like in accordance with the winning of a game ball launched in the game area, and the display result is in a specific mode. In particular, there is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that gives a specific gaming value such as generating a bonus game. In these gaming machines, it is common to use a random value for jackpot determination when determining the result of the variable display game, and a gaming machine that can output this random number value to the outside of the gaming machine is also proposed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Therefore, it is possible to analyze the tendency of random values generated by collecting random values output from such gaming machines by some method, and the analysis data is useful data at the time of game machine development. It can be.
JP 2000-300183 A

  However, according to the description of paragraphs [0136] and [0158], in the gaming machine of the conventional example shown in Patent Document 1 above, the game ball is disturbed at the timing when the game ball wins the winning opening for starting the variable display game. In addition to extracting numerical values, the extracted random number value is immediately output to the outside. Therefore, in the case of a system configuration in which a large number of gaming machines are connected on the network and a random number value is collected by a single collection device, random number data is transferred to the network every time a game ball wins a winning opening. Therefore, it is necessary to devise a technique for efficiently collecting random number data on the network by the collecting device. Furthermore, a device for preventing the random number value output from the gaming machine from being missed on the collecting device side is also required.

  The present invention provides a gaming information collection system that devises a method for outputting random values from a gaming machine to a collection device, can collect random values reliably on the collection device side, and simplifies the system configuration for collecting data The purpose is to do.

In the first invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a random number value is stored in the storage means, and a game device that executes a variable display game of identification information based on the random value, and a variable display game from the game device A game information collection system comprising random number collection means for collecting random values and information relay means for relaying information transmitted from the gaming apparatus to the random number collection means, wherein the game apparatus displays the variable display Execution means for executing a game, random number output means for outputting a random value corresponding to the variable display game to the information relay means, and execution state information for identifying the execution state of the variable display game as the information relay means Execution status information output means for outputting to the information relay means, the information relay means for detecting the execution timing of the variable display game of the gaming device based on the information output from the gaming device. A timing detection unit, a discrimination information generation unit that generates discrimination information for distinguishing each of the execution timings continuously detected by the execution timing detection unit, and a discrimination generated by the discrimination information generation unit A random value processing / transmission unit that associates information with a random value received from the gaming device and transmits the random number to the random number collection unit, and the random number collection unit is transmitted from the random value processing / transmission unit. Receiving means for receiving the discriminating information and random number value, and random number value storing means for storing a random value corresponding to each execution time of the variable display game of the gaming device based on the received information. Is set with a predetermined order rule, and the discriminating information generating means generates the discriminating information according to the order rule every time a variable display game is executed in the gaming device. The random value storage means stores the discrimination information transmitted from the random value processing transmission means in association with the random value, and the random number collection means stores the discrimination information stored in the random value storage means. Based on the order rule determining means for determining whether or not the order rule is satisfied, and when the order rule is not satisfied, the discrimination information and the random number value are transmitted to the random number value processing and transmitting means. And information requesting means for requesting .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a random number value is stored in a storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a game device that executes a variable display game of identification information based on the random value, and a variable display game from the game device A game information collection system comprising random number collection means for collecting random values, wherein the game device includes execution means for executing the variable display game, and execution time of the variable display game generated continuously. Distinction information generating means for generating distinction information for distinguishing each other, random number processing and transmission means for transmitting the correspondence information generated by the distinction information generating means in association with the random value, The random number collecting means includes a receiving means for receiving the discrimination information and the random number value from the random value processing and transmitting means, and based on the received information, for each execution time of the variable display game of the gaming device. A random number storing means for storing a corresponding random value, provided with a, for the identification information is set with predetermined order rules, the identification information generating means, variable display game is executed by the game device Each time, the random number value storage means stores the identification information transmitted from the random number value processing transmission means in association with the random value, and the random number collection means , Based on the discrimination information stored in the random value storage means, order rule determining means for determining whether or not the order rule is satisfied, and if the order rule is not satisfied, the random value processing and transmission means Information requesting means for requesting to transmit the discrimination information and the random number value .

According to a third invention, in the first and second inventions, the gaming device has a special game state that generates a special game state advantageous to a player in accordance with a result of a variable display game of identification information based on a random value. The game state generating means is provided, the random value processing and transmitting means outputs, together with the random number value, result specifying information capable of specifying the result of the variable display game to the random number collecting means, and the random value storage means is The random value output from the random value processing / transmitting means is stored in association with the result specifying information.

According to a fourth invention, in the first to third inventions, display means for displaying a distribution of random value for each execution time of the variable display game by a histogram based on the random value stored in the random value storage means. Prepare.

  According to the first and second aspects, since the random number value reaches the random number collecting means from the gaming apparatus side in accordance with the time when the variable display game is executed on the gaming apparatus, the random value reaches the random number collecting means. The interval to be determined is determined depending on the time at which the variable display game is executed, and as a result, the time interval for the random number value to reach the random number collecting means can be set to a sufficiently long time. Random values for display games can be collected accurately and efficiently for each variable display game, and the tendency of random values generated in games can be analyzed appropriately.

According to the first and second inventions, it is possible to detect an abnormal state where the random number value does not reach the random number collecting means from the gaming device side and immediately return to the normal state, so that a highly reliable system is obtained. be able to.

According to the third invention, it is possible to obtain useful information of a gaming device that performs variable display games, and to simplify the process of associating the result specifying information with the random value in the random number collecting means. It becomes easy to do.

According to the fourth aspect , it is possible to easily recognize the distribution state of the random number values.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a game information collection system.

  A network is provided in the game hall (game shop), and a game hall management device 1 (hall computer: random number collection means) and an information collection terminal device 2 (information relay means) are connected to the network.

  The network of the amusement hall is configured by, for example, Ethernet (registered trademark, the same applies hereinafter), and an address is set for a device connected to the network, and communication between each device (for example, for a specific device) Data transfer and command signal transmission) and broadcast communication (for example, multicast or broadcast) to a plurality of devices can be performed.

  The management device 1 collects various information from a game machine 3 (game device) installed in the game hall and a game-related device (not shown) (counter, ticket vending machine, etc.) via the information collection terminal device 2 Monitor the operating status of.

  A plurality of gaming machines 3 are installed in the island facility. One information collection terminal device 2 is connected to each game machine 3, and the identification code stored in the information collection terminal device 2, the communication address assigned to the information collection terminal device 2, and the information collection Unique identifiers in the game hall possessed by the information collection terminal device 2 such as an identification number (for example, a MAC address) unique to the chip built in the terminal device 2 and a machine number set in the information collection terminal device 2 The installation location of the gaming machine 3 is specified in association with the gaming machine 3.

  The gaming machine 3 includes a card ball lending unit 41 (see FIG. 2), a replenishment tank, and an out tank. The replenishment for replenishing the gaming machine 3 with game balls (prize balls, lending balls). The tank has a replenishment number counter for counting the number of replenished balls, and the out tank for collecting out balls from the gaming machine 3 has a out ball counter 5 for counting the number of out balls. The replenishment number counter is a “replenishment signal” (for example, 10 pulse signals of 1 pulse), and the outball counter 5 is a “recovery signal” (for example, a result of counting outballs) (for example, 10 pulse signals of 1 pulse) are output to the information collecting terminal device 2, and the information collecting terminal device 2 sums up the accumulated values and transmits them to the network.

  When the gaming machine 3 and the information collection terminal device 2 are connected in a many-to-one relationship, in addition to the identifier described above, a plurality of information collection inputs / outputs provided in the information collection terminal device 2 are provided. The installation location of the gaming machine is specified in association with the port or the communication port.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 3 (pachinko gaming machine).

  A game board 12 is attached to the front frame 11 which is assembled to the machine frame 10 of the gaming machine 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front surface of the game board 12 is covered with a cover glass 13 attached to the front frame 11 through a glass frame so as to be openable and closable. Under the front frame 11, an upper plate 14, a lower plate 15, and an operation unit 16 of the hit ball launching device for guiding a game ball (pachinko ball) to a hit ball launching device (not shown) are arranged.

  In the game board 12, a variable display device (image display device) 20 is disposed almost at the center of the game area 18 surrounded by the guide rails 17, and a special variable prize device 21 as a big prize opening is provided below the game area 18. Is done.

  The variable display device 20 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and displays a game image, a game-related image, and the like, such as a variable display game (variable display game) that displays a plurality of identification information (identification symbols: special symbols) in a variable manner. The

  The special variable prize winning device 21 is energized to the big prize opening solenoid 22 (see FIG. 3), and is in an open state (a state advantageous to the player) from a closed state where the ball is not accepted (a disadvantageous state for the player). ).

  A general winning opening 23 is provided in the upper part of the variable display device 20, and a starting opening (starting winning opening) 25 having an ordinary variable winning device (normal electric accessory) 24 is disposed immediately below the variable display device 20. Is done.

  The normal variation winning device 24 is converted so as to expand the entrance of the start port 25 by energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 26 (see FIG. 3).

  A normal symbol start gate 27 is disposed at predetermined positions on the left and right sides of the start port 25.

  General winning ports 28 and 30 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 18 and below the normal symbol start gate 27, and an out port 31 is provided at the lowest end of the game area 18.

  The game ball from the hitting ball launching device passes through the launch path and is launched into the game area 18.

  A special figure start sensor 32 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of the ball of the start opening 25 is provided at the start opening 25, and a normal figure start sensor for detecting the passage of the sphere of the normal symbol start gate 27 at the normal pattern start gate 27. 33 (refer to FIG. 3), the general winning openings 23, 28 and 30 respectively include winning sensors 34A to 34N (refer to FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of the ball, and the special variable winning device 21 includes the special variable winning device 21. A count sensor 35 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning of a ball is provided.

  The winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 is stored as a special symbol start memory (pending storage that has not yet performed variable display game), for example, up to four times, and is stored at the top of the variable display device 20. A special symbol memory display 36 is provided for displaying the number of special symbol start memories.

  The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol starting gate 27 is stored as a normal symbol starting memory (a holding memory of passing that has not yet played the normal symbol game), for example, up to four times, and the right side of the special variable winning device 21 The normal symbol memory display 37 for displaying the number of the normal symbol start memories is displayed on the left side, and the normal symbol display 38 composed of LEDs or the like is displayed on the left side of the special variable winning device 21.

  When a game ball wins the start opening 25, the general winning opening 23, 28, 30 and the special variable winning apparatus 21, a number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning apparatus that is won are discharged from a payout unit (discharge apparatus) not shown. The lower plate 15 and the lower plate 15 of the front frame 11 are supplied.

  On the upper part of the front frame 11, a probability variation notification lamp 40 for notifying probability variation (described later) is disposed.

  At the key points of the gaming area 18 and the gaming machine 3, decoration devices such as a decoration lamp and a decoration LED are provided, and the gaming machine 3 is provided with a sound output device (speaker).

  Reference numeral 41 denotes a card ball lending unit that is attached to the gaming machine.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system centered on the game control device 50 of the gaming machine 3.

  The game control device 50 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, a CPU that controls the game control, a ROM that stores invariant information for game control, and a RAM that is used as a work area during game control Is composed of a gaming microcomputer 51, an input interface 52, an output interface 53, and the like.

  The gaming microcomputer 51 receives the detection signals from the various detection devices (the special figure start sensor 32, the ordinary figure start sensor 32, the winning sensors 34A to 34N, the count sensor 35) via the input interface 52, and wins a lottery. Various processes are performed. And, via the output interface 53, various control devices (production control device 80, discharge control device 90), special prize opening solenoid 22, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 26, special symbol memory display 36, normal symbol memory display 37 A command signal is transmitted to the normal symbol display 38 or the like, and the game is comprehensively controlled.

  From the game control device 50 to the effect control device 80, a variable display command, a symbol command, a confirmation command, a demonstration display command, a fanfare command, a jackpot command, an error command, and the like are transmitted as display control command signals. Further, a command signal for changing the display mode according to a difference in the gaming state such as a normal gaming state, a probability variation state, a variation time shortening state or the like is also transmitted.

  The effect control device 80 includes a display control CPU, a ROM storing programs and image data (symbol data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data, etc.), a work area during operation of the display control CPU, and fluctuations. It is composed of a RAM provided with a frame buffer for temporarily storing image data displayed on the display device 20, a VDP (Video Display Processor), etc., and displays on the variable display device 20 in response to the aforementioned display control command signal. An image signal to be generated is generated.

  The effect control device 80 also functions as a decoration control device, and controls lighting of decoration devices such as LEDs and lamps and the probability variation notification lamp 40 based on a decoration control command signal from the game control device 50. Further, the effect control device 80 also functions as a sound control device, and controls sound effects output from the speaker based on the sound control command signal from the game control device 50.

  The discharge control device 90 controls the operation of the payout unit on the basis of a prize ball command signal from the game control device 50 or a ball rental request from the card ball rental unit 41, and causes the prize ball or the ball to be discharged.

  An external communication terminal 54 is connected to the external communication port 73 (see FIG. 4) of the game microcomputer 51 of the game control device 50, and the game microcomputer 51 is connected from the external communication terminal 54 to the information collecting terminal device 2. Game information such as a uniquely set chip ID (unique information), a manufacturer code that identifies the manufacturer of the gaming machine, a model code that identifies the model of the gaming machine, a security code that confirms the validity of the program, etc. Is output.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the game microcomputer 51 of the game control device 50.

  The gaming microcomputer 51 is divided into a game control block for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 3 and a management block for controlling information output from the external communication port 73. The game control block can be freely programmed by the game machine manufacturer to operate the game CPU 60, but the management block is operated by the management firmware 70, and the chip ID and game for authentication of the game machine 3 are operated. It outputs various information from the machine 3, and its function cannot be changed by the gaming machine manufacturer.

  The game control block includes a game CPU 60, a game ROM 61, a game RAM 62, a reset circuit 63, a clock circuit 64, a counter / timer (CTC) 65, an interrupt controller 66, an external bus interface 67, and an I / O port 68. Has been.

  The game CPU 60 performs game control according to a program stored in the game ROM 61. The game ROM 61 stores game programs necessary for game control, and data such as manufacturer codes, model codes, and security codes. The game RAM 62 stores a work area temporarily used when the game CPU 60 executes a program, and a status area for storing the state of the gaming machine 3 (game progress, game state, various information such as random numbers). Is provided.

  The reset circuit 63 initializes the operation of the gaming CPU 60 when the gaming machine 3 is activated or when the power supply is abnormal. The clock circuit 64 generates a clock signal necessary for the operation of the gaming CPU 60.

  Based on the clock signal generated by the clock circuit 64, the counter / timer (CTC) 65 interrupts the gaming CPU 60 at regular intervals and counts the number of clocks supplied from the outside.

  The interrupt controller 66 controls the priority order of interrupts for the gaming CPU 60. The external bus interface 67 connects a memory provided outside the gaming CPU 60 and an interface controller. The I / O port 68 is a parallel or serial input / output port, which receives signals from various sensors and outputs signals to actuators and control devices.

  The gaming CPU 60, gaming ROM 61, gaming RAM 62, external bus interface 67, and I / O port 68 are connected by a bus 69 of a gaming control block.

  The management block includes a management firmware 70, a management work RAM 71, a security memory 72, and an external communication port 73.

  The management firmware 70 executes processing in the management block. For example, the data in the status area of the game RAM 62 is transferred to the status area of the management work RAM 71, the data stored in the status area of the management work RAM 71 is cumulatively calculated, or a predetermined area (external) of the management work RAM 71 is stored. Data stored in the data output area) is output in response to an external request, or a chip ID stored in the security memory 72 is output in response to an external request.

  The management work RAM 71 is a work area temporarily used for processing in the management firmware 70, a status area for storing the state of the gaming machine 3 (game progress status, game status, various information such as random numbers), and A cumulative count area for storing the cumulative calculation result of the data stored in the status area is provided.

  The security memory 72 is a non-volatile memory, and a different chip ID for each chip is written in an unchangeable manner in the manufacturing process of the gaming microcomputer 51. Since this chip ID can be read from the outside via the external communication port 73, the gaming machine 3 can be identified by the chip ID.

  The external communication port 73 is an interface that performs data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol.

  The management firmware 70, the management work RAM 71, the security memory 72, and the external communication port 73 are connected by a bus 75 of a management block.

  A bus monitor circuit 76 is provided between the game control block bus 69 and the management block bus 75. The bus monitor circuit 76 monitors the state of the bus 69 of the game control block and the bus 75 of the management block. When there is a margin for data transfer in the buses 69 and 75, the bus monitor circuit 76 is connected between the bus 69 and the bus 75. Send and receive data.

  The bus monitor circuit 76 is controlled by the management firmware 70, and only data permitted by the management firmware 70 can pass through the bus monitor circuit 76. That is, the management firmware 70 can read data from any of the game ROM 61, the game RAM 62, the management work RAM 71, and the security memory 72, and can write data to the management work RAM 71.

  Note that the game block and the management block are separated and independent from each other in terms of circuit, but can be separated and independent functionally. That is, the game block and the management block can be functionally separated by the software configuration of the CPU regardless of the hardware.

  Next, the configuration of the information collection terminal device 2 will be described. The information collecting terminal device 2 includes a microprocessor 100, a power supply circuit, and a data input / output terminal.

  FIG. 5 shows the configuration of the microprocessor 100.

  The microprocessor 100 is a one-chip type processor including three CPUs 101 to 103, and includes three CPUs: a media access control CPU (MAC CPU) 101, a network CPU 102, and an application CPU 103. In addition, the common bus 104 for addresses and data to which these CPUs 101 to 103 are connected in common has a memory used as a work area when a program is executed by the CPU as a memory used in common to each CPU. The RAM 105, the nonvolatile memory EEPROM 106, and the ROM 107 storing the OS function in advance are connected.

  The common bus 104 is also connected with a network communication port 110, an I / O port 111, and a communication port 112 that control input / output with the outside. The network communication port 110 is a port for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol. The network communication port 110 is connected to a network connection terminal via a driver, and transmits / receives a signal (data signal, command signal) to / from the game hall management device 1.

  The I / O port 111 is a parallel or serial input / output port, and is connected to an external input / output terminal through a driver, and is output from the gaming machine 3, game-related devices, and the like to the external input / output terminal. Data is entered.

  The communication port 112 is a communication port that communicates with the external communication port 73 of the gaming microcomputer 51 using a predetermined protocol, and is connected to the external communication terminal 54 of the gaming machine 3.

  The EEPROM 106 is a non-volatile memory, and stores information set in the information collection terminal device 2 such as network configuration and address designation information, identification code, and the like. Except for the identification code, it can be rewritten by a program. Since the identification code can be read from the outside via the network, it can be used for identification of the information collecting terminal device 2. That is, the game hall management device 1 can know which information is output by which processor 100 (which information collection terminal device 2). A portion of the EEPROM 106 that can be rewritten by the program and the ROM 107 store a program used for collecting information.

  Next, the configuration of the game hall management device 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game hall management device 1.

  The game hall management device 1 includes a CPU 200, a ROM 201 that stores programs in advance, a RAM 202 that is a memory used as a work area when the CPU operates, a hard disk that stores various data, a nonvolatile memory (flash memory, etc.), and the like. A storage device 203 is provided. The CPU 200, ROM 201, RAM 202 and storage device 203 are connected by a bus 204. The bus 204 includes an address bus and a data bus that the CPU 200 uses for reading and writing data.

  Connected to the bus 204 are a network communication port 205, an input interface 206, and an output interface 207 that control input / output with the outside. The network communication port 205 is a data input / output unit for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol, and is connected to a network. Therefore, the game hall management device 1 can communicate with devices connected to the network. An input device (keyboard, mouse, etc.) for operating the management device 1 is connected to the input interface 206. The output interface 207 is connected to data collected from the gaming machine 3 or the like, or an output device (display or the like) that displays the operating state of the management device 1.

  Next, game control contents of the gaming machine 3 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

  7 and 8 show a main flow of game control and a timer interrupt process in the game control block of the game microcomputer 51 of the game control device 50. FIG.

  The timer interrupt process of FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined time (for example, 1 millisecond) cycle.

  In S11, the value of a random number counter (for example, 0 to 319) for determining whether or not the variable display game (variable display game) of the variable display device 20 is won is updated (when the maximum value is exceeded, it is set to 0). return).

  In S12, it is checked whether the special figure start sensor 32 has detected a winning of the game ball in the start port 25. If it is detected, the process proceeds to S13.

  In S13, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol starting memories (the number of winning storages for which a variable display game has not yet been performed) is less than 4, and if it is less than 4, the process proceeds to S14.

  In S14, the value of the random number counter is acquired as a random number value and stored in the special symbol start storage list.

  In S15, 1 is added to the special symbol start memory number.

  In the flow of FIG. 7, when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, the initialization process of S1 is executed to set the gaming machine to an initial state. Thereafter, the processes after S2 are repeated.

  In S2, it is checked whether or not the special symbol start memory number is zero.

  If the special symbol start memory number is 0, the process returns.

  In this case, the process number of the routine for executing the variable display game is maintained at 0 (waiting for the start of the variable display game). That is, the effect control device 80 displays a game demonstration on the variable display device 20.

  If the special symbol start memory number is not 0, the process proceeds to S3.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the first stored random number value in the special symbol start storage list is hit, and based on the determination, the variable display game stop symbol and the variable display game variation time are determined, and the special symbol start is determined. The memory number is subtracted (-1) to command the variable display game to start changing.

  By this change start command, the process number of the routine for executing the variable display game is set to 1 (during the change of the variable display game). That is, the effect control device 80 starts a variable display game on the variable display device 20.

  Also, the first stored random number value of the special symbol start storage list is set in the buffer, the stored random number value of the special symbol start storage list is shifted, and the processing number and stop symbol information are set in the buffer.

  In S4, it is determined whether or not the variable time has ended.

  In S5, it is instructed to display a stop symbol of the variable display game for a certain time.

  By this command, the process number of the routine for executing the variable display game is set to 2 (waiting after completion of the variable display game). Also, the processing number is set in the buffer.

  In the variable display game, a plurality of symbols (identification symbols) are variably displayed on, for example, the left area, the middle area, and the right area of the screen of the variable display device 20, and when a predetermined time elapses, the variation display of the plurality of symbols is temporarily displayed. Stop. When a reach state occurs (for example, a combination that may generate a jackpot combination except the last symbol) in this process, a predetermined reach game is performed. In the reach game, the last symbol variation display is performed at a very low speed, the variation is performed at a high speed, the temporary stop is performed every time a predetermined stop position is reached, or the variation display is reversed. In addition, background display and character display are performed in accordance with reach games. When the fluctuation time is finished, the fluctuation display is stopped. If the stored random number value is out, stop at the combination of out-of-design. When the stored random number value is a jackpot, the game stops with a combination of jackpot symbols.

  In S6, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit.

  If it is off, the process returns to S2 to determine whether the special symbol start memory number is not zero. And the process of S3-S6 is repeated until the number of special symbol starting memories becomes 0 (a plurality of variable display games are continuously performed).

  In the case of a big hit, the process proceeds to S7.

  In S7, probability variation information is set to 0 and a jackpot process is instructed.

  By this command, the processing number of the routine for executing the variable display game is set to 3 (during the big hit game). Also, probability variation information and processing number are set in the buffer.

  The jackpot game is a predetermined number of rounds in which the special variable winning device 21 is opened for a predetermined period. The first round ends when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special variable winning device 21 or when a predetermined time elapses. When the predetermined round is over, the jackpot game is finished.

  The effect control device 80 performs a jackpot fanfare display, a round display, a jackpot effect display, and the like on the variable display device 20.

  In S8, it is determined whether there is a probability change.

  If it is not a probability change, return.

  In the case of probability variation, probability variation information is set to 1 in S9. Also, probability variation information is set in the buffer.

  If the stored random number value is a big hit and the stop symbol of the variable display game is a probable hit symbol (for example, “777”), after the big hit game is finished, a probability fluctuation that increases the probability of the next big hit game is generated. To do. When the stored random number value is a big hit and the stop symbol of the variable display game is a normal win symbol (for example, symbols of “222” and “888”), the probability fluctuation does not occur.

  When not in the probability fluctuation, the jackpot is generated only when the stored random number value is, for example, [7]. When the probability is changing, a jackpot is generated when the stored random number value is, for example, [7], [17], [27], [37], [47].

  Note that the stop symbol information is set to 0 for an off symbol, 1 for a normal winning symbol, and 2 for a probabilistic winning symbol.

  Each buffer for storing the stored random number, processing number, stop symbol information, and probability variation information is arranged in the status area of the game RAM 62 (see FIG. 4), and is stored in these buffers. The data is read to the management block side of the gaming microcomputer 51 at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 9 shows the values of the buffers (random number buffer, processing number buffer, stop symbol information buffer, probability variation information buffer) in which data to be read out to the management block side of the gaming microcomputer 51 is stored, An example is shown in which a transition is made by acquiring a random value when winning 25 and executing a variable display game based on the acquired random value. The process number stored in the process number buffer functions as execution state information that can identify the execution state of the variable display game. Then, based on the case where there is no special symbol start memory, the first acquired random number value is A, the second acquired random number value is B, the third acquired random number value is C, and the fourth acquired random number value is D. To do.

  First, when winning at the start opening 25, a random value is acquired, and a variable display game is executed based on the acquired random value A.

  If the acquired random value A is [3], [3] is set in the random value buffer. During the variable display game, 1 indicating that the variable display game is changing is set in the process number buffer. If the acquired random value A is out of the range, 0 indicating the out-of-sequence symbol is set in the stop symbol information buffer, and 0 indicating non-probability variation is set in the probability variation information buffer if the probability variation is not in progress.

  When the start opening 25 is won during this variable display game, a random value is acquired. The variable display game based on the acquired random value B is executed after the end of the current variable display game (based on the acquired random value A). Is called.

  Further, when the winning opening 25 is won, a random value is acquired. The variable display game based on the acquired random value C is performed after the end of the next variable display game (based on the acquired random value B).

  When the current variable display game (based on the acquired random number value A) ends, the processing number buffer is switched to 2 indicating standby after the end of the variable display game during the standby time after the end.

  If the waiting time is too long, the variable display game is executed based on the next acquired random value B.

  If the acquired random value B is [8], [8] is set in the random value buffer. During the variable display game, 1 indicating that the variable display game is changing is set in the process number buffer. If the acquired random value B is out of the range, 0 indicating the out symbol in the stop symbol information buffer is set to 0, and if not in the probability variation, 0 indicating in the probability variation information buffer is set in the probability variation information buffer.

  When the winning opening 25 is won during the variable display game, a random number value is acquired. The variable display game based on the acquired random value D is performed after the end of the next variable display game (based on the acquired random value C). Is called.

  When the current variable display game (based on the acquired random number value B) ends, the processing number buffer is switched to 2 indicating standby after the end of the variable display game during the standby time after the end.

  If the waiting time is too long, the variable display game is executed based on the next acquired random value C.

  If the acquired random value C is [8], [8] is set in the random value buffer. During the variable display game, 1 indicating that the variable display game is changing is set in the process number buffer. If the acquired random number C is out of the range, 0 indicating the out-of-sequence symbol is set in the stop symbol information buffer, and 0 indicating non-probability variation is set in the probability variation information buffer if not in the probability variation.

  When the current variable display game (based on the acquired random number value C) ends, the processing number buffer is switched to 2 indicating standby after the end of the variable display game during the standby time after the end.

  If the waiting time is too long, the variable display game is executed based on the next acquired random value D.

  If the acquired random value D [7], [7] is set in the random number buffer. During the variable display game, 1 indicating that the variable display game is changing is set in the process number buffer. If the acquired random number D is win and the stop symbol is a normal hit symbol, 2 indicating the normal hit symbol in the stop symbol information buffer indicates non-probability variation in the probability variation information buffer if the probability variation is not present. 0 is set.

  When the current variable display game (based on the acquired random number value D) ends, the processing number buffer is switched to 2 indicating standby after the end of the variable display game during the standby time after the end.

  In this case, if the waiting time is too long due to the jackpot, the jackpot game is executed, and the processing number buffer is switched to 3 indicating that the jackpot game is being played.

  Next, information collection processing of the gaming machine 3, the information collection terminal device 2, and the management device 1 will be described.

  FIG. 10 shows main processing of information collection by the gaming machine 3 (the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 of the game control device 50), the information collection terminal device 2, and the management device 1.

  The management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 stores the gaming machine from a storage area of the gaming control block (a status area set in the gaming RAM 62 in FIG. 4) every predetermined time (for example, about several tens of nanoseconds to several microseconds). Information (random number value during execution of variable display game, processing number of the execution routine, stop symbol information, probability variation information and various information) is acquired and updated (S101).

  Information on this gaming machine is transmitted to the information collecting terminal device 2 in response to a request from the information collecting terminal device 2 (S102).

  The information collecting terminal device 2 requests information on the gaming machine from the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51, processes the acquired gaming machine information, organizes it into information requested by the management device 1, and transmits it (S201).

  Further, when there is a retransmission request from the management apparatus 1, the requested information is transmitted (S202). The information collection terminal device 2 stores transmission data in a buffer in preparation for a retransmission request from the management device 1.

  The management device 1 stores and collects gaming machine information and predetermined additional information transmitted from the information collection terminal device 2 (S301).

  If there is a mistake in information reception, collection, etc., a retransmission request is made to the information collection terminal device 2 to correct the information recording (S302).

  11A and 11B show the gaming machine information transmission process of the gaming machine 3 (the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 of the gaming control apparatus 50), the gaming machine information relay process of the information collecting terminal apparatus 2, The game machine information reception process of the management apparatus 1 is shown.

  The information collecting terminal device 2 makes a gaming machine information request to the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 every predetermined time (for example, 300 milliseconds) (S211 and S212).

  The management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 receives information from the information collecting terminal device 2 and information on the gaming machine (random number value during execution of variable display game, processing number of its execution routine, its stop symbol information, probability variation information, and Various information) is transmitted to the information collecting terminal device 2 (S111, S112).

  The information collecting terminal device 2 has information on the gaming machine (random number value during execution of variable display game, processing number of the execution routine, stop symbol information, probability variation information, and various information) from the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51. Is received, it is checked whether or not the random number value being executed is different from the previous time (S213, S214).

  When the random number being executed is different from the previous time, it is considered that a new variable display game has been executed (assuming that the execution time of a new variable display game has been detected), and update information of the sequence number of the variable display game Is stored (S217). That is, the sequence number (distinguishment information) of how many times the current variable display game is stored is stored.

  This sequence number is transmitted to the management apparatus 1 together with information on the gaming machine (excluding the processing number of the execution routine) and date / time information received from the management block of the microcomputer 51 for gaming this time (S218).

  When the random number value being executed is the same as the previous time (the same variable display game or the previous variable display game random value and the current variable display game random value are the same), the process number of the previous execution routine is 1 Whether the variable display game is changing is checked (S215).

  When the process number of the previous execution routine is not 1, it is checked whether or not the process number of the current execution routine is 1 (variable display game is changing) (S216).

  When the random number value being executed is the same as the previous time, the process number of the previous execution routine is not 1, and the process number of the current execution routine is 1, that is, in this case, the random number value of the previous variable display game The random number value of the variable display game this time is the same, but it is assumed that a new variable display game has been executed (assuming that the execution time of a new variable display game has been detected), and the sequence number of the variable display game Update information is stored (S217). That is, the sequence number (distinguishment information) of how many times the current variable display game is stored is stored.

  This sequence number is transmitted to the management apparatus 1 together with information on the gaming machine (excluding the processing number of the execution routine) and date / time information received from the management block of the microcomputer 51 for gaming this time (S218).

  On the other hand, when the random number value being executed is the same as the previous time and the process number of the previous execution routine is 1, the random number value being executed is the same as the previous time, and the process number of the previous execution routine and the current execution routine When the processing number of each is not 1, the update information of the sequence number of the variable display game is stored and transmitted to the management device 1 because it is in the same variable display game, waiting after the end of the variable display game or in the big hit game. Not performed.

  The data received from the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 this time is stored in place of the previous data (S219).

  When the management device 1 receives information on the gaming machine, sequence number, and date / time information from the information collection terminal device 2, the management device 1 stores and collects these data (S311 and S312).

  The management device 1 stores the sequence number of the variable display game in association with the execution random number value, stop symbol information, probability variation information, and the like. FIG. 12 shows an example of collected data of one gaming machine stored in the RAM 202 or the storage device 203 of the management device 1. The management device 1 can display the stored and collected data on an output device (display or the like). The game machine table number, the variable display game sequence number, the execution date and time, the execution disorder shown in FIG. Numerical values, stop symbol information, probability variation information, and the like can be displayed. Of course, these various types of information may be displayed in the order of data collection (in the order of the order of the variable display game) in a tabular screen layout as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 shows a retransmission process and a correction process when there is a mistake in receiving and collecting information between the information collection terminal device 2 and the management device 1.

  When the management device 1 collects data from the information collection terminal device 2, the management device 1 checks whether or not the sequence number of the variable display game has been dropped, and if there is a drop, makes a retransmission request to the information collection terminal device 2 ( S321, S322).

  When receiving a retransmission request from the management apparatus 1, the information collection terminal apparatus 2 searches the stored sequence number and stored data, and retransmits the information (S221 to S223).

  The management device 1 updates the gaming machine information, the sequence number, and the date / time information retransmitted from the information collection terminal device 2 to the data that has been dropped (S323, S324).

  In this way, the game control block of the gaming microcomputer 51 sets the random number value of the variable display game, the processing number 1 indicating that the variable display game is changing, the stop symbol information, etc. in the buffer during execution of the variable display game. At the same time, the process number is switched during standby after the end of the variable display game, and the process number 2 indicating the standby after the end of the variable display game is set.

  The management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 transmits a random number value during execution of the variable display game, a processing number of the execution routine, stop symbol information, and the like to the information collecting terminal device 2 in response to a request from the information collecting terminal device 2.

  When the information collection terminal device 2 receives the random number value during execution of the variable display game, the processing number of the execution routine, stop symbol information, etc., the information collection terminal device 2 determines whether or not a new variable display game has been entered from the random value and processing number. When a new variable display game is entered, the sequence number of the current variable display game is associated with the random number value during the execution of the variable display game, and transmitted to the management device 1 together with the stop symbol information and the like.

  Therefore, even if variable display games are continuously executed in the gaming machine 3, the management device 1 associates the sequence numbers with the execution numbers of the variable display games, and executes random number values, stop symbol information, and the like. Can be collected.

  That is, when there is an information request from the information collecting terminal device 2, the gaming microcomputer 51 transmits the processing number of the execution routine in addition to the random value during execution of the variable display game, stop symbol information, etc. When the collection terminal device 2 enters a new variable display game, the random number during execution of the variable display game is associated with the sequence number of the current variable display game, and the random number, the variable display game sequence number. Since the stop symbol information or the like is transmitted to the management device 1, a random value reaches the management device 1 from the information collection terminal device 2 in accordance with the time when the variable display game is executed in the gaming machine 3. The interval at which the random value reaches the management device 1 is determined depending on the time during which the variable display game is executed. That is, the interval at which the random number value reaches the management device 1 is thinned out in accordance with the average execution time (generally about 5 seconds) of the variable display game, and the management device 1 has enough time to accept the random value. The random number information is not sent randomly to the management device 1 every time a game ball wins the start opening 25 of the gaming machine 3, and the random value during execution of the variable display game In addition, the management device 1 can collect the sequence number, stop symbol information, and the like of the variable display game accurately and efficiently. For this reason, it is possible to appropriately analyze the tendency of the random value generated in the game, which contributes to the development of the gaming machine.

  In addition, when there is a mistake in receiving or collecting the sequence number information of the variable display game in the management device 1, information is recollected by retransmission by the information collection terminal device 2, so that a highly reliable system is configured. it can.

  On the other hand, information on the gaming machine 3 to be transmitted to the management apparatus 1 (random number value during execution of the variable display game, its stopped symbol information, probability variation information, etc.) may be transmitted. .

  In this case, when the random value is a jackpot or when the processing number of the variable display game execution routine is 3, the information collecting terminal device 2 transmits the jackpot occurrence information to the management device 1. The information on the occurrence of the jackpot may be different depending on whether it is a probable hit or a normal hit. The management device 1 stores this jackpot occurrence information in association with the sequence number of the variable display game, the execution random number value, the stop symbol information, the probability variation information, and the like.

  In this way, information related to the random number value can be collected in association with the result of the variable display game as well as the simple occurrence distribution, so that useful information can be obtained.

  In addition, the management device 1 is configured to display an execution random number value of a variable display game and a histogram of occurrence of jackpot on an output device (display or the like) for each gaming machine.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of a histogram of execution random numbers of variable display games. In the figure, a range of random number values (for example, 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39...) Is defined on the horizontal axis, and the number of occurrences of the random number value is displayed in height on the vertical axis. is doing. These columnar graphs are displayed in blue, for example, and the portion including the jackpot random value is displayed in a height corresponding to the number of jackpots, for example, in red. FIG. 15 shows an example of a histogram of the number of jackpot occurrences. In the figure, game time zones (for example, 10 o'clock, 11 o'clock, 12 o'clock, 13 o'clock, 14 o'clock ...) are defined on the horizontal axis, and the number of occurrences of jackpots for each time zone is displayed in height on the vertical axis. is doing. In this case, the number of random number generations (number of variable display games) may be displayed together.

  In this way, it is easy to recognize the distribution of random values. In addition, it is possible to grasp the situation of jackpot occurrence according to the business hours of the amusement store.

  FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B show a second embodiment. In the first embodiment, when the information collection terminal device 2 enters a new variable display game, the random number value during the execution of the variable display game is associated with the sequence number of the current variable display game and managed. However, in the second embodiment, the sequence number is stored in the status area of the game RAM 62 (see FIG. 4) of the game microcomputer 51 of the game control device 50, and a predetermined timing is set. The sequence number is read out to the management block side of the gaming microcomputer 51. Each time the variable display game is executed, the sequence number is updated inside the gaming machine 3, and the updated sequence number is associated with the random number value during execution of the variable display game, so that the information collecting terminal device 2 This is different from the first embodiment in that it is transmitted to the management apparatus 1 via the network. For example, in the main process of FIG. 7, every time the process of S3 is executed, the order number of the status area is added and updated one by one. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  The information collection terminal device 2 makes a game machine information request to the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 every predetermined time (for example, 300 milliseconds) (S611, S612).

  The management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 receives information from the information collecting terminal device 2 and information on the gaming machine (random number value during execution of variable display game, processing number of its execution routine, its stop symbol information, probability variation information, and Various information) and the sequence number (discrimination information) of the variable display game are transmitted to the information collecting terminal device 2. The sequence number of the variable display game is updated and set when the process number of the execution routine is changed to 1 and a new variable display game is entered (S511, S512).

  The information collecting terminal device 2 has information on the gaming machine (random number value during execution of variable display game, processing number of the execution routine, stop symbol information, probability variation information, and various information) from the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51. When the sequence number of the variable display game is received, it is checked whether the sequence number is different from the previous one (S613, S614).

  When the sequence number of the variable display game is different from the previous one, since the new variable display game has been entered, the sequence number is stored (S615).

  This sequence number is transmitted to the management apparatus 1 together with information on the gaming machine (excluding the processing number of the execution routine) and date / time information received from the management block of the microcomputer 51 for gaming this time (S616).

  When the sequence number of the variable display game is the same as the previous time, since the same variable display game is being performed, the sequence number of the variable display game is not stored and transmitted to the management device 1.

  The data received from the management block of the gaming microcomputer 51 this time is stored in place of the previous data (S617).

  When the management device 1 receives the information on the gaming machine, the sequence number, and the date / time information from the information collection terminal device 2, it stores and collects these data (S711, S712).

  In this way, the random number value during execution of the variable display game, the sequence number of the variable display game, the stop symbol information, etc. can be accurately and efficiently collected by the management device 1 and generated in the game, as in the above embodiment. It is possible to appropriately analyze the tendency of the random value to be performed, and to reduce the processing in the information collection terminal device 2.

  In addition, as a function of the information collecting terminal device 2, a function for collecting game performance data such as the number of outs of game devices, the number of safes, sales, etc. as a terminal device of a system for performing normal game hall management is also implemented. Provide data that is more useful as a system for game room management by linking with game data (random value, processing number, stop symbol information, probability variation information, sequence number) related to the variable display game disclosed in the form It becomes possible.

  In addition, by collecting and analyzing random values, it is possible to contribute to the discovery of goth acts that generate jackpots by unauthorized means.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a lineblock diagram of the game information collection system of an embodiment of the invention. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of the game control apparatus of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a game microcomputer. It is a block diagram of the microprocessor of an information collection terminal device. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a management apparatus. It is a flowchart of game control of the game microcomputer. It is a flowchart of game control of the game microcomputer. It is a timing chart of game execution. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of each apparatus in a game information collection system. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of transmission, relay, and reception of the information of each apparatus in a game information collection system. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of transmission, relay, and reception of the information of each apparatus in a game information collection system. It is a table | surface figure which shows the example of a display of the collection data of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of resending and correction of the information of each apparatus in a game information collection system. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the histogram of the execution random number value of a variable display game. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the histogram of the number of occurrence of jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of transmission of the information of each apparatus of another embodiment, a relay, and reception. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of transmission of the information of each apparatus of another embodiment, a relay, and reception.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Management apparatus 2 Information collection terminal apparatus 3 Game machine 20 Fluctuation display apparatus 21 Special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus 25 Start opening 50 Game control apparatus 51 Microcomputer 100 for games

Claims (4)

A gaming device that stores a random value in a storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and executes a variable display game of identification information based on the random value;
Random number collecting means for collecting random values related to variable display games from the gaming device;
Information relay means for relaying information transmitted from the gaming device to the random number collection means;
A game information collecting system comprising:
The gaming device includes
Execution means for executing the variable display game;
Random number output means for outputting a random value corresponding to the variable display game to the information relay means;
Execution state information output means for outputting execution state information capable of identifying the execution state of the variable display game to the information relay means;
With
The information relay means includes
An execution time detecting means for detecting an execution time of the variable display game of the gaming device based on information output from the gaming device;
Discrimination information generating means for generating discrimination information for distinguishing each of the execution times continuously detected by the execution time detecting means;
Random value processing and transmission means for associating the discrimination information generated by the discrimination information generation means with the random number value received from the gaming device and transmitting it to the random number collection means;
With
The random number collecting means includes
Receiving means for accepting the discrimination information and the random value transmitted from the random value processing and transmitting means;
Random value storage means for storing a random value corresponding to each execution time of the variable display game of the gaming device based on the received information;
The equipped Rutotomoni,
A predetermined order rule is set in the distinction information,
The discrimination information generating means generates the discrimination information according to the order rule every time a variable display game is executed in the gaming device,
The random value storage means stores the discrimination information and random number values transmitted from the random value processing and transmission means in association with each other,
The random number collecting means includes
Order rule determining means for determining whether or not the order rule is satisfied based on the discrimination information stored in the random value storage means;
If the order rule is not satisfied, information request means for requesting the random value processing and transmission means to transmit the discrimination information and the random value;
A game information collecting system characterized by comprising: A gaming device that stores a random value in a storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and executes a variable display game of identification information based on the random value;
Random number collecting means for collecting random values related to variable display games from the gaming device;
A game information collecting system comprising:
The gaming device includes
Execution means for executing the variable display game;
Discrimination information generating means for generating discrimination information for discriminating each of the execution times of the variable display game generated continuously;
Random number processing and transmission means for associating and transmitting the identification information generated by the identification information generating means and the random value;
With
The random number collecting means includes
Receiving means for accepting the discrimination information and the random value from the random value processing and transmitting means;
Random value storage means for storing a random value corresponding to each execution time of the variable display game of the gaming device based on the received information;
The equipped Rutotomoni,
A predetermined order rule is set in the distinction information,
The discrimination information generating means generates the discrimination information according to the order rule every time a variable display game is executed in the gaming device,
The random value storage means stores the discrimination information and random number values transmitted from the random value processing and transmission means in association with each other,
The random number collecting means includes
Order rule determining means for determining whether or not the order rule is satisfied based on the discrimination information stored in the random value storage means;
If the order rule is not satisfied, information request means for requesting the random value processing and transmission means to transmit the discrimination information and the random value;
A game information collecting system characterized by comprising: The gaming device is provided with special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player in response to the result of the variable display game of identification information based on a random value,
The random value processing and transmitting means, together with the random value, outputs result specifying information that can specify the result of the variable display game to the random number collecting means,
The game information collecting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the random value storage means stores the random value output from the random value processing and transmission means and the result specifying information in association with each other . 4. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising: a display unit configured to display a distribution of random values for each execution time of the variable display game in a histogram based on the random value stored in the random number storage unit . The game information collection system as described in one.

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