JP5021946B2 - Game machine information collection device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine information collection device that collects gaming machine information of gaming machines provided in a gaming store.

In gaming stores such as pachinko stores, gaming machine information collection devices are provided for collecting gaming machine information of gaming machines. As the gaming machine information, for example, in a pachinko parlor, winning ball information indicating that a game ball has won a start winning opening, display number information indicating that a lottery result is displayed on a display device, and winning game are executed. The hit state information indicating that the user is present is used. Then, based on the gaming machine information collected by the gaming machine information collection device, each gaming machine provided in the gaming shop, the balance state of the entire gaming shop, etc. are determined, and the adjustment work of each gaming machine (for example, pachinko machine) Nail adjustment work) and various events (for example, point-of-sales service).
Conventionally, a gaming machine information collection device is composed of a gaming machine, a stand unit, an island unit, and a hall computer. The base unit is provided corresponding to each gaming machine, and is connected to the corresponding gaming machine via a connection line. The island unit is provided corresponding to the island on which the gaming machine is disposed, and is connected to a base unit corresponding to the gaming machine disposed on the island. The hall computer is connected to the island unit. The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of gaming machine information output terminals corresponding to the gaming machine information output to the base unit. In addition, the base unit is provided with a plurality of gaming machine information input terminals connected to the plurality of gaming machine information output terminals of the corresponding gaming machine via connection lines. The base unit detects that the gaming machine information is input to each gaming machine information input terminal, and transmits the detected gaming machine information to the island unit. As a method of outputting the gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine, for example, a method of setting the level of the gaming machine information output terminal from the “L” level state to the “H” level for a certain period is used. It is. In addition, as a method for detecting that the gaming machine information is input to the gaming information input terminal of the base unit, for example, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is changed from “L” level to “H” level, or , A method of detecting the change from the “H” level to the “L” level is used. When the base unit detects that the gaming machine information is input to each gaming machine information input terminal, the gaming machine information identification information indicating the type of the detected gaming machine information and gaming machine information (the gaming machine information is input). Gaming machine information identification information corresponding to each gaming machine information input terminal), gaming machine identification information indicating a gaming machine that has output gaming machine information (a gaming machine information input terminal to which gaming machine information is inputted) The gaming machine identification information corresponding to the gaming machine having the machine information output terminal) is transmitted to the hall computer via the island unit. As a method for transmitting the gaming machine information from the base unit to the island unit, a method of transmitting the gaming machine information from the base unit to the island unit at regular intervals is generally used. In this case, the base unit processes the gaming machine information detected within a certain period of time (generally, addition processing) for each gaming machine information, and transmits the processing result as gaming machine information.
The hall computer collects and manages the gaming machine information of each gaming machine based on the gaming machine information, gaming machine information identification information, and gaming machine identification information received via the island unit (for example, stored in the gaming machine information database). To do). (See Patent Document 1)
JP 2005-168526 A

In recent years, the specifications of gaming machines have diversified, and the number of gaming machine information to be collected has also increased. As the number of gaming machine information to be collected increases, the number of gaming machine information output from the gaming machine to the base unit also increases.
In the conventional gaming machine information collecting apparatus described above, the gaming machine information output terminal corresponding to the number of gaming machine information output from the gaming machine to the base unit is provided in the gaming machine, and the gaming machine information input terminal is provided in the base unit. Yes. For this reason, as the number of gaming machine information to be collected increases, the number of connection lines connecting the gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine and the gaming machine information input terminal of the base unit increases, and the cost increases. The work burden for wiring connection lines increases.
The present invention was devised in view of such a point, and can suppress an increase in cost accompanying an increase in the number of gaming machine information to be collected and an increase in work load for wiring connection lines. It is an object to provide a gaming machine information collection device.

The first invention of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A game information collecting device for collecting game information,
A plurality of gaming machine information output terminals;
Gaming machine information output means for outputting gaming machine information to each of the plurality of gaming machine information output terminals;
A plurality of gaming machine information input terminals connected to each of the plurality of gaming machine information output terminals via connection lines;
Having gaming machine information detection means for detecting gaming machine information input to each of the plurality of gaming machine information input terminals,
The gaming machine information output means includes at least one gaming machine information output terminal among the plurality of gaming machine information output terminals, the first gaming machine information having a first number of pulse signals within a set period, and the gaming machine information output terminal. Outputting the second gaming machine information having the second number of pulse signals within the set period,
The gaming machine information detection means determines the number of pulse signals input within a set period when a pulse signal is input to the at least one gaming machine information input terminal, and based on the determination result, the at least one gaming machine information detection means A gaming machine information collecting device that detects that the first gaming machine information is inputted to the gaming machine information input terminal or the second gaming machine information is inputted.
The gaming machine information collection device of the present invention can be applied when collecting gaming machine information of various gaming machines such as pachinko machines.
As the gaming machine information output from the gaming machine information output means to the gaming machine information output terminal, information that changes as the player plays a game on the gaming machine is used, and is set according to the type of gaming machine. For example, in a pachinko machine, the starting ball number information indicating the number of game balls that have passed through the starting portion, the display number information indicating the number of times the lottery result is displayed on the display device, Hit state information or the like indicating execution is used.
As the gaming machine information output means, a gaming machine information output means for outputting one piece of gaming machine information and a gaming machine information output means for outputting a plurality of gaming machine information can be appropriately selected or used in combination. The number of gaming machine information output from the gaming machine information output terminal is not limited to two. The number of gaming machine information output terminals for outputting a plurality of gaming machine information may be plural.
The first number and the second number are set as appropriate.
As the setting period, a period longer than a period in which the larger number of pulse signals of the first and second numbers is output is used.
The gaming machine information collection device of the present invention can suppress an increase in the number of gaming machine information output terminals and gaming machine information input terminals even when the specifications of gaming machines are different. Moreover, the process which outputs the 1st and 2nd game machine information, and the process to detect can be performed easily in a short time.

The second invention of the present invention is:
The gaming machine information collection device according to claim 1,
The gaming machine information output means outputs the at least one gaming machine information output terminal from the first state indicating a normal state to a second state different from the first state after the first state within a set period. The first gaming machine information in which the number of times of changing from the state 2 to the first state or the number of times of changing from the first state to the second state is the first number of times, and from the first state The number of times of changing from the second state to the first state or the number of times of changing from the first state to the second state within the set period after the change to the second state is second. The second gaming machine information that is the number of times is output,
When the state of the at least one gaming machine information input terminal changes from the first state to the second state, the gaming machine information detection means determines that the state of the at least one gaming machine information input terminal is the first state. The number of times of changing from the second state to the first state or the number of times of changing from the first state to the second state within a set period after changing from the first state to the second state. Determining and detecting that the first gaming machine information is input to the at least one gaming machine information input terminal or the second gaming machine information is input based on the determination result. This is a gaming machine information collection device.
As the first and second times, various values including “0” can be selected.
As the first state and the second state, a discriminable level state, for example, an “H” level state and an [L] level state are used. As a method for determining whether the gaming machine information input terminal is in the “H” level state or the “L” level state, various known methods can be used.
In the gaming machine information collection device of the present invention, it is possible to detect at an early stage whether the gaming machine information is the first gaming machine information or the second gaming machine information.

The third invention of the present invention is:
The gaming machine information collection device according to claim 1,
The gaming machine information output means has a first set period after the at least one gaming machine information output terminal changes from a first state indicating a normal state to a second state different from the first state. The number of times the second state changes from the second state to the first state, and the second state changes from the first state to the second state after the second state changes to the first state. The first gaming machine information in which the total number of times of changing to the state is the first number, and the first set period after the change from the first state to the second state The number of times the second state changes to the first state and the second state from the first state to the second state within the second set period after the second state changes to the first state The total number of times added to the number of times of change is the second number And outputs the game machine information,
The gaming machine information detecting means changes from the first state to the second state when the state of the at least one gaming machine information input terminal changes from the first state to the second state. The number of changes from the second state to the first state within the first set period and the second set period after changing from the second state to the first state The total number of times obtained by adding the number of changes from the first state to the second state is determined, and the first gaming machine information is input to the at least one gaming machine information input terminal based on the determination result. Or a gaming machine information collecting device that detects that the second gaming machine information has been inputted.
In the gaming machine information collection device of the present invention, it is possible to detect at an early stage whether the gaming machine information is the first gaming machine information or the second gaming machine information.

If the gaming machine information collection device according to claims 1 to 3 is used, it is possible to suppress an increase in cost accompanying an increase in the number of gaming machine information to be collected and an increase in the wiring work burden of the connection line.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, the present invention is configured as a gaming machine information collection device that collects gaming machine information of pachinko machines.
A front view of the pachinko machine 10 used in the present embodiment (viewed from the player side) is shown in FIG.
The gaming machine 10 has a gaming machine main body 11. A game board 12 is rotatably attached to the gaming machine main body 11 and various components such as a launch lever 19 for firing a game ball are attached.
On the front side (player side) of the game board 12, a game area 12b surrounded by rails 12a is provided. The game balls launched by operating the launch lever 19 move in the game area 12b. The game area 12b is provided with a normal symbol start gate 13, a normal symbol display device 14, a special symbol start winning port 15, and a big winning port 17.
The normal symbol display device 14 displays a normal symbol lottery result, and the special symbol display device 16 displays a special symbol lottery result. As the normal symbol display device 14 and the special symbol display device 17, various display devices such as a liquid crystal display device and a 7-segment display device constituted by LEDs can be used. The normal symbol display device 14 and the special symbol display device 15 are driven by a normal symbol display device driving circuit and a special symbol display device driving circuit. In addition, the display apparatus which displays a normal symbol and a special symbol on one display apparatus can also be used. In this case, one display device driving circuit is used.

The normal symbol start gate 13 is provided with a normal symbol start ball detecting device 13a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start gate 13 and outputting a normal symbol start ball detection signal. In addition, instead of the normal symbol start gate 13, a normal symbol start winning opening may be provided. In this case, there is provided a normal symbol start ball detecting device for detecting that the game ball has won the normal symbol start winning port (passing through the normal symbol start winning port) and outputting a normal symbol start ball detection signal. .
The special symbol start winning opening 15 has a special position that can be opened and closed (including movement) in an open position where the game ball can easily win the special symbol start winning opening 15 and a closed position where the game ball cannot easily win the special symbol start winning opening 15. A symbol start winning opening / closing member 15b is provided. The special symbol start winning opening / closing member 15b is controlled to open / close by a special symbol start winning opening / closing member drive circuit (not shown). The special symbol start winning opening / closing member 15b is controlled to open / close or open / close when a normal symbol lottery result obtained by outputting the normal symbol start ball detection signal from the normal symbol start ball detecting device 13a is hit. It is controlled, and the game ball is in a gaming state per normal symbol where the game ball is likely to win the special symbol start winning opening 15. In general, even when the special symbol start winning opening / closing member 15b is controlled to be closed, the game ball is configured to be able to win the special symbol start winning opening 15.
Also, a special symbol start winning hole 15 is detected by detecting that a game ball has won the special symbol start winning port 15 (passing through the special symbol start winning port 15) and outputting a special symbol starting ball detection signal. A symbol start ball detecting device 15a is provided.
The big prize opening 17 has a big prize opening opening / closing member 17b that can be opened and closed (including movement) at an open position where the game balls are easy to win the big prize opening 17 and a closed position where the game balls are difficult to win the big prize opening 17. Is provided. The special prize opening / closing member 17b is controlled to open / close by a special prize opening / closing member driving device (not shown). The special winning opening opening / closing member 17b is controlled to open for a certain period of time when the result of the special symbol lottery performed due to the output of the special symbol start ball detection signal from the special symbol start ball detecting device 15a is hit. Open / close controlled. For example, the special winning opening / closing member 17b is controlled to be closed when a set time has elapsed since the opening control or the opening / closing control was started or when a predetermined number of game balls have won the special winning opening 17.
In addition, in the grand prize winning hole 17, a prize winning ball prize detecting unit that detects that a game ball has won the grand prize winning hole 17 (passed through the big prize winning hole 17) and outputs a prize winning ball winning ball detection signal. A device 17a is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a normal symbol start ball detecting device 13a, a special symbol start ball detecting device 15a, a big prize opening winning ball detecting device 17a, Winning mouth winning ball detection device (not shown), main control circuit (main control means) 101a, display control circuit (display control means) 101b, payout control circuit (payout control means) 101c, normal symbol display device drive circuit (not shown) ), A special symbol display device driving circuit (not shown), a special symbol start winning opening / closing member driving circuit 15c, a special winning opening opening / closing member driving circuit 17c, and the like. The control system has various other components such as a lamp control circuit, a lamp drive circuit, a sound control circuit, a speaker drive circuit, and the like.

The control system of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment operates as follows, for example.
When the normal symbol start ball detection device 13a outputs the normal symbol start ball detection signal, the main control circuit 101a performs lottery of the normal symbol by the lottery means. For example, a random number for normal symbol determination is read, and it is determined whether or not the read random number for normal symbol determination is a win value (whether the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win). Then, the normal symbol lottery result information corresponding to the read random number for normal symbol determination is output to the display control circuit 101b.
The display control circuit 101b controls the normal symbol display device driving circuit based on the normal symbol lottery result information output from the main control circuit 101a, and displays the normal symbol lottery result on the normal symbol display device. For example, based on the normal symbol lottery result information, a fluctuation pattern (a hit fluctuation pattern or a deviation fluctuation pattern) and a normal symbol to be displayed at the time of stoppage (a hit ordinary symbol or a deviation normal pattern) are determined, and the fluctuation pattern is displayed with the decided fluctuation pattern. The normal symbol determined later is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14. Various methods can be used as a method of determining the variation pattern and the normal symbol displayed at the time of stopping.
In this case, the display control circuit 101b operates as a normal symbol display control means.

Here, the main control circuit 101a displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 14 when the read random number for determining the normal symbol is a win value (when the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win). At or after the display, a control signal for controlling the opening or closing of the special symbol start winning opening / closing member 15b is output to the special symbol start winning portion opening / closing member drive circuit 15c. Thus, after the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14, the special symbol start winning opening / closing member 15 b is controlled to open / close, and the game per game that the game ball easily wins the special start winning opening 15 is obtained. Executed. The game per normal symbol is executed for a certain period (for example, 3 seconds), for example.
In this case, the main control circuit 101a operates as a special symbol start winning opening / closing member (special symbol start part opening / closing member control means).
Note that the normal symbol start ball detecting device 13a starts the normal symbol during a period in which the normal symbol display device 14 performs a normal symbol display operation (for example, a period from the start of the variable display to the stop display of the normal symbol). When the ball detection signal is output, the main control circuit 101a displays the normal symbol display based on the result of the normal symbol lottery performed due to the output of the normal symbol start ball detection signal within the set number range. Hold (hold the lottery result of normal symbols). The display of the lottery result of the normal symbols that are put on hold is sequentially executed after the normal symbol display operation performed by the normal symbol display device 14 is completed.
In addition, the main control circuit 101a has a special symbol start winning opening / closing member 15b to be described later, a period during which the special symbol display device 16 performs a special symbol display operation, Even during the period when the opening / closing member 17b is controlled to be opened or opened / closed, the lottery result of the normal symbol is held within the set number.

Further, when the special symbol start ball detection device 15a outputs the special symbol start ball detection signal, the main control circuit 101a performs lottery of the special symbol by the lottery means. For example, a random number for determination per special symbol is read, and it is determined whether or not the read random number for determination per special symbol is a winning value (whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a winning). And the special symbol lottery result information corresponding to the read random number for special symbol determination is output to the display control circuit 101b.
The display control circuit 101b controls the special symbol display device driving circuit based on the special symbol lottery result information output from the main control circuit 101a, and displays the special symbol lottery result on the special symbol display device 16. For example, based on the special symbol lottery result information, the variation pattern (winning variation pattern or outlier variation pattern) and the special symbol to be displayed at the time of stoppage (winning special symbol or outlier special symbol) are determined, and the variation pattern thus determined is displayed. The special symbol determined later is displayed on the special symbol display device 16. Various methods can be used as a method of determining the variation pattern and the special symbol displayed at the time of stopping.
In this case, the display control circuit 101b operates as special symbol display control means.

Here, the main control circuit 101a displays the special symbol on the special symbol display device 16 when the read random number for determining the special symbol is a winning value (when the lottery result of the special symbol is a win). At or after the display, a control signal for controlling the opening or closing of the special winning opening / closing member 17b is output to the special winning opening / closing member driving circuit 17c. As a result, after the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 16, the big winning opening / closing member 17 b is controlled to be opened or closed, and the big winning game in which the game ball easily wins the big winning opening 17 is executed. The jackpot game is executed, for example, for a certain period of time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big winning opening 17.
In this case, the main control circuit 101a operates as a big prize opening / closing member control means (large prize opening / closing member control means).
Note that the special symbol display device 16 performs a special symbol display operation (for example, a period from when the variable display is started until the special symbol is stopped), or the special winning opening opening / closing member 17b is controlled to open. When the special symbol start ball detection device 15a outputs a special symbol start ball detection signal during the set period, the main control circuit 101a outputs the special symbol start ball detection signal within the set number. The display of the normal symbol based on the lottery result of the special symbol performed as a result is suspended (the lottery result of the special symbol is suspended). The display of the lottery result of the special symbol that is put on hold is sequentially executed after the special symbol display operation performed by the special symbol display device 16 is completed.

Further, the main control circuit 101a, when a special symbol start ball detection signal is output from the special symbol start ball detection device 15a, when a special winning port winning ball detection signal is output from the special winning port winning ball detection device 17a, When the normal winning award winning ball detection signal is output from the normal winning award winning ball detection device, a control signal for instructing the payout control circuit 101c to pay out the number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning award where the gaming ball has won. Output.
The main control circuit 101a executes various other controls such as lamp and speaker control.
A control system having a sub control circuit can also be used. In this case, for example, normal symbol lottery result information or special symbol lottery result information is output from the main control circuit to the sub control circuit. Based on the normal symbol lottery result information and special symbol lottery result information output from the main control circuit, the sub-control circuit displays the normal symbol variation pattern, the normal symbol variation pattern to be displayed at the time of stoppage, or the special symbol variation pattern at the time of stoppage. A display control signal indicating a special symbol is output to the display control circuit.

Next, FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of an embodiment of a gaming machine information collection device that collects gaming machine information of pachinko machines configured as described above.
The gaming machine information collection device according to the present embodiment includes gaming machines 10 (11) to 10 (13), 10 (21) to 10 (23), 10 (31) provided on islands A to C of the gaming store. ) To 10 (33) and stand units (game machine terminal devices) 20 (11) to 20 (13), 20 (21) to 20 (23), 20 (31) provided corresponding to each gaming machine. ) To 20 (33), island units (relay devices) 40 (10), 40 (20), 40 (30) provided corresponding to the islands A to C, and a collection device such as a hall computer ( Collection management device) 60 and the like.
The gaming machines 10 (11) to 10 (13), 10 (21) to 10 (23), 10 (31) to 10 (33) have the same configuration, and the base units 20 (11) to 20 (13), 20 (21) to 20 (23) and 20 (31) to 20 (33) have the same configuration, and the island units 40 (10), 40 (20), and 40 (30) have the same configuration.
Therefore, the details of each component will be described with the gaming machine 10, the base unit 20, and the island unit 40 shown in FIG. 3 as representatives.

The gaming machine 10 includes a main control circuit (main control means) 101a, a display control circuit (display control means) 101b, a control circuit (control means) such as a payout control circuit (payout control means) 101c, a special symbol start winning opening and closing member. Driving circuit 15c, driving circuit (driving means) such as a special winning opening opening / closing member driving circuit 17c, normal symbol display device 14, special symbol display device 16, special symbol starting winning opening opening / closing member 15b, special winning opening opening / closing member 17b, etc. Detection devices such as a controlled device (controlled means), a normal symbol start ball detecting device 13a, a special symbol start ball detecting device 15a, a prize winning ball winning ball detecting device 17a, a normal winning port winning ball detecting device (not shown), etc. Detection means). The gaming machine 10 has various other elements.
The gaming machine 10 has a plurality of gaming machine information output terminals 10a to 10m that output gaming machine information. The gaming machine 10 is provided with gaming machine information output means for outputting gaming machine information corresponding to (assigned) the gaming machine information output terminals 10a to 10m to the gaming machine information output terminals 10a to 10m. It has been.
The gaming machine information output from each gaming machine information output terminal 10a to 10m of the gaming machine 10 is determined based on the specifications of the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, as the gaming machine information output from each gaming machine information output terminal 10a to 10m, the normal symbol starting ball number information indicating the number of times that the normal symbol starting ball detection signal is output from the normal symbol starting ball detection device 13a. The special symbol start ball number information indicating the number of times the special symbol start ball detection signal is output from the special symbol start ball detecting device, and the normal symbol display number information indicating the number of times the normal symbol display device 14 displays the lottery result of the normal symbol. The special symbol display number information indicating the number of times the special symbol lottery result has been displayed on the special symbol display device 16, and the special symbol start winning opening / closing member 15b are in an open state (the game is executed per ordinary symbol). Normal symbol per state information indicating the state, special symbol per state information indicating that the jackpot opening and closing member 17b is in the open state (running the jackpot game) State information) or the like is used.
For example, when the gaming machine information indicates a number, the gaming machine information output means changes the level of the gaming machine information output terminal from “L” level to “H” level or from “H” level to “L” level for a certain period of time. If it is set ("H" level pulse signal or "L" level pulse signal is output) and the gaming machine information indicates a state, the gaming machine information is output for a set period of time. The terminal level is set from “L” level to “H” level or from “H” level to “l” level. The level of the gaming machine information output terminal when the gaming machine information is not output corresponds to the “first level indicating the normal state” of the present invention, and the gaming machine information output terminal when the gaming machine information is output. The level corresponds to the “second level different from the first level indicating the normal state” of the present invention.

The gaming machine information can be configured to be output from the main control circuit, or can be configured to be output from another circuit or device. That is, the main control circuit can be used as the gaming machine information output means, and other circuits and devices can be used as the gaming machine information output means.
For example, the normal symbol starting ball number information may be output from the normal symbol starting ball detection device 13a to the gaming machine information output terminal, or the gaming machine information output from the main control circuit 101a to which the normal symbol starting ball detection signal is input. You may output to a terminal. As the normal symbol starting ball number information, information indicating “once” may be output (output every time a normal symbol starting ball is detected), or information indicating the set number of times is output when the set number of times is reached. Alternatively, information indicating the number of times the normal symbol starting ball has been detected may be output for each set time.
The special symbol starting ball number information may be output from the special symbol starting ball detection device 15a to the gaming machine information output terminal, or from the main control circuit 101a to which the special symbol starting ball detection signal is input to the gaming machine information output terminal. It may be output. As the special symbol starting ball number information, information indicating “one time” may be output (output whenever a special symbol starting ball is detected), or information indicating the set number of times is output when the set number of times is reached. Alternatively, information indicating the number of times that the special symbol starting ball is detected for each set time may be output.
The normal symbol display count information may be output from the main control circuit 101a to the gaming machine information output terminal, or may be output from the display control circuit 101b or the sub control circuit to the gaming machine information output terminal. As the normal symbol display count information, information indicating “one time” may be output (outputted every time the normal symbol lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14), or the set number when the preset count is reached. May be output, or information indicating the number of display times of the normal symbol lottery result may be output at each set time.
The special symbol display number information may be output from the main control circuit 101a to the gaming machine information output terminal, or may be output from the display control circuit 101b or the sub control circuit to the gaming machine information output terminal. As the special symbol display number information, information indicating “once” may be output (output every time the special symbol lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 16), or the set number when the set number of times is reached. May be output, or information indicating the number of display times of the lottery result of the special symbol may be output at each set time.
Ordinary symbol status information and special symbol status information (big hit status information) may be output from the main control circuit 101a to the gaming machine information output terminal, or from the display control circuit 101b or the sub-control circuit to output gaming machine information. You may output to a terminal. As the state information per normal symbol and the state information per special symbol, information indicating the number of times of playing a game per normal symbol and the number of times of playing a game per special symbol (big hit game) may be used. Information indicating that the state per special symbol is set (for example, the game machine information output terminal level is set to the “H” level during the period in which a game per normal symbol or a game per special symbol is being executed).

The base unit (game machine terminal device) 20 has a processing device (CPU) 21, a plurality of game machine information input terminals 20a to 20m, and an output terminal 20n.
The same number of gaming machine information input terminals 20a to 20m as the gaming machine information output terminals 10a to 10m of the corresponding gaming machine 10 are provided and connected to the corresponding gaming machine information output terminals 10a to 10m by connection lines 30a to 30m. ing. Thereby, the gaming machine information input terminals 20a to 20m are input with gaming machine information corresponding to (assigned) the gaming machine information output terminals 10a to 10m connected via the connection lines 30a to 30m. .
The processing device 21 has the same number of gaming machine information input terminals 21a to 21m as the gaming machine information input terminals 20a to 20m, and a gaming machine information output terminal 21n. The gaming machine information input terminals 21a to 21m of the processing device 21 are respectively connected to the gaming machine information input terminals 20a to 20m of the table unit 20, and the output terminal 21n of the processing device 21 is connected to the output terminal 20n of the table unit 20. It is connected.
When the processing device 21 detects that the gaming machine information is input to the gaming machine information input terminals 20a to 20m, the processing device 21 sends the detected gaming machine information to the common connection line 50 provided on the island A from the output terminal 20n. To the island unit 40. At this time, together with the gaming machine information, the gaming machine information to be transmitted (the gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine 10 connected to the gaming machine information input terminal of the base unit 20 to which the detected gaming machine information is input) Gaming machine information identification information indicating the machine information) and the gaming machine that has output the gaming machine information to be transmitted (the gaming machine 10 connected to the gaming machine information input terminal of the base unit 20 to which the detected gaming machine information is input) It is preferable to output gaming machine identification information (for example, a machine number indicating an arrangement position in a gaming store).
Note that the processing device 21 may transmit the gaming machine information input to the gaming machine information input terminals 10a to 10m as it is, or process the gaming machine information input during the set period (for example, addition processing) Or subtraction process), or the processing result may be transmitted. In general, it is transmitted at regular intervals. Since the gaming machine information input to the gaming machine information input terminal is reflected in the processing result, the mode of transmitting the processing result is configured to detect and transmit gaming machine information input to the gaming machine information input terminal. Is included.
In the present embodiment, the processing device (CPU) 21 of the base unit (game machine terminal device) 20 detects gaming machine information input to the gaming machine information input terminal, and detects the gaming machine information detected. It operates as gaming machine information transmitting means for transmitting machine information from the output terminal.

The island unit 40 includes a processing device (CPU) 41, an input terminal 40a, and an output terminal 40b. The processing device 41 includes an input terminal 41a connected to the input terminal 40a of the island unit 40, and an island unit. The output terminal 41b is connected to the 40 output terminals 40b.
The processing device 41 transmits the gaming machine information, gaming machine information identification information, and gaming machine identification information input to the input terminal 40a from the output terminal 40b to the collection device 60 via a signal line such as a LAN.
In the present embodiment, the processing device 41 of the island unit 40 operates as a relay unit that transmits the gaming machine information transmitted from the base unit to the collection device 60.

The collection device (collection management device) 60 has a processing device (CPU) 61, a storage device 62, and an input terminal 60a. The management device 60 is provided with an input device (input means) such as a keyboard, and an output device (output means) such as a display device (display means) and a printing device (printing means). The processing device 61 has an input terminal 61 a connected to the input terminal 60 a of the management device 60.
The storage device 62 is provided with a gaming machine information database 62a. The gaming machine information database 62a stores a history of gaming machine information and processing results for each gaming machine. For example, every time gaming machine information such as normal symbol starting ball number information, special symbol starting ball number information, normal symbol display count information, special symbol display count information, normal symbol per game status information, jackpot game field information, etc. is received. The stored gaming machine information and the received gaming machine information are processed (for example, addition processing or subtraction processing), and the processing result is stored. In the gaming machine information database 62a, information on the number of out balls (game balls launched into the game area) of each gaming machine and the safe balls (game balls launched into the game area) have won the winning prizes. (Game balls paid out) is also stored as gaming machine information.
When the processing device 61 receives the gaming machine information, gaming machine information identification information, and gaming machine identification information transmitted from the base unit 20 via the island unit 40, the processing device 61 collects and manages the received gaming machine information. For example, the received gaming machine information is stored in the gaming machine information database 62a. As a method of storing the gaming machine information in the gaming machine information database 62a, a method of sequentially storing each time it is received or a method of storing processing results of the stored gaming machine information and the received storage information can be used. . Both of the mode for receiving and storing multi-game machine information and the mode for storing processing results are included in the configuration for storing the received storage information in the gaming machine information database.

In the conventional gaming machine information collection device, the gaming machine 10 and the base unit 20 are provided with the same number of gaming machine information output terminals and gaming machine information input terminals as the number of gaming machine information output from the gaming machine 10 to the large unit 20. ing. For this reason, when the number of gaming machine information output from the gaming machine 10 to the base unit 20 increases, the number of gaming machine information output terminals of the gaming machine 10 and gaming machine information input terminals of the base unit 20 also increases, resulting in an increase in cost. In addition, the wiring work burden of the connection line increases.
In the present embodiment, an increase in the number of gaming machine information output terminals and base units (game machine terminal devices) associated with an increase in the number of gaming machine information output from the gaming machine 10 to the base unit 20 is suppressed, It is comprised so that the increase in cost and the increase in the wiring work burden of a connection line can be suppressed.
In other words, the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 is connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of at least one gaming machine information output terminal 10a to 10m of the gaming machine 10 with at least first gaming machine information and second The game machine information (a plurality of information) can be output. Further, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit (gaming machine terminal device) 20 is connected to at least one gaming machine information input terminal connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line. It is configured to be able to detect that one gaming machine information or second gaming machine information (one of a plurality of gaming machine information) is input.

An example of gaming machine information output from the gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine configured as described above is shown in FIG.
When a normal symbol start ball detection signal A1 is output from the normal symbol start ball detecting device 13a at time t1, normal symbol start ball number information (in this case, one piece) B1 is output. At the same time, the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display device 14 starts displaying the normal symbol lottery result, and the normal symbol display count information (in this case, once) C1 is output.
When the normal symbol start ball detection signal A2 is output from the normal symbol start ball detecting device 13a at the time t2 during the period when the normal symbol lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14, the normal symbol start ball number information B2 Is output. At this time, since the normal symbol lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14, the normal symbol lottery result caused by the normal symbol start ball detection signal A2 is held as the normal symbol holding ball.
When the normal symbol lottery result is a win, when the normal symbol lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14 at the time t3, the normal symbol lottery game (special symbol start winning opening / closing member 15b is opened for a certain period of time. Control) is executed. While a game per normal symbol is being executed, state information D1 per normal symbol is output.
While the game per normal symbol is being executed, the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 14 is prohibited, so that the holding of the normal symbol holding ball is continued.
When the special symbol start ball detecting device 15a outputs the special symbol start ball detection signal E1 during the period in which the game per normal symbol is being executed, the special symbol start ball detection number information (one in this case) F1 is output. . At the same time, a special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol display device 16 starts displaying the special symbol lottery result, and the special symbol display number information (in this case, once) G1 is output.
When the game per normal symbol ends at time t5, display of the lottery result of the normal symbol held as the normal symbol holding ball on the normal symbol display device 14 is started.
When the special symbol lottery result is a win, when the special symbol lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 16 at the time t6, the special symbol lottery game (the big prize opening opening / closing member 17b is held for a certain period or a predetermined number). Is controlled by the number of winning balls in the large winning opening). While the game per special symbol is being executed, state information H1 per special symbol is output.
If the normal symbol start ball detection signal A3 is output during the period in which the game per special symbol is being executed, the normal symbol start ball number information B3 is output. At the same time, the display of the normal symbol lottery result on the normal symbol display device 14 is started, and the normal symbol display frequency information C3 is output.
Further, when the special symbol start ball detection signal E2 is output during the period in which the game per special symbol is being executed, the special symbol start ball number information F2 is output. At this time, a game per special symbol is being executed, and the special symbol lottery result display on the special symbol display device 16 is prohibited, so that the special symbol lottery performed due to the special symbol start ball detection signal E2 The result is held as a special figure holding ball.

Hereinafter, examples of combinations of types and information formats of the first and second gaming machine information will be described.
FIG. 5 shows the normal symbol starting ball number information and the special symbol starting ball number as the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. In addition to outputting information, the normal symbol starting ball number information is constituted by the first pulse signal b having the first pulse width T1, and the special symbol starting ball number information has the second pulse width T2 (<T1). This is constituted by the second pulse signal f.
In this case, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit 20 receives the pulse signal input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line. The pulse width is determined, and based on the determination result, the normal symbol starting ball number information constituted by the pulse b of the pulse width T1 is input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal, or the pulse f of the pulse width T2 It is detected whether the special symbol starting ball number information constituted by is inputted.
For example, in FIG. 5, it is recognized that the pal signal has been input because the level of the gaming machine information input terminal has changed from “L” level to “H” level at time t 1, and the pulse width of the pulse signal, ie, The time from the time point t1 to the time point t2 when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal next changes from the “H” level to the “L” level is determined. As a method for discriminating the pulse signal, a method of comparing the width of the pulse signal with a reference value is typically used. For example, when the pulse width T1 of the pulse b constituting the normal symbol starting ball number information is 30 msec and the pulse width T2 of the pulse f constituting the special symbol starting ball number information is 10 msec, the intermediate value is 20 msec [= (30 msc + 10 msec). ) / 2] as a reference value. Then, from time t1 when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level, next time t2 when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “H” level to “L” level. Is measured, and the measured time is compared with a reference value of 20 msec2. When the measured time is less than 20 mse (measurement time ≦ 20 msec), it is detected that the pulse signal f having the pulse width T2, that is, the special symbol starting ball number information is input. On the other hand, when the measured time is 20 msec or more (measurement time> 20 msec), it is detected that the pulse signal a having the pulse width T1, that is, the normal symbol starting ball number information is input.
The gaming machine information detection means discriminates the width of the pulse signal inputted to at least one gaming machine information input terminal, so that the normal symbol starting ball number information is inputted at time points t1, t3, and t7 shown in FIG. Is detected, and it is detected that the special symbol starting ball number information is input at time t5.
Then, the detected normal symbol starting ball number information or special symbol starting ball number information is transmitted to the collecting device 60 via the island unit 40. In general, the base unit transmits at regular intervals. For example, normal symbol starting ball number information or special symbol starting ball number information detected within a predetermined time is added, and the added value is transmitted as normal symbol starting ball number information or special symbol starting ball number information.

When the gaming state indicated by the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information is overlapped, the output timings of the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information are overlapped. When the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information are simultaneously output to the same gaming machine information output terminal, the gaming machine information detection means receives the gaming machine information input to the gaming machine information input terminal as the first gaming machine information input terminal. It cannot be determined whether the information is gaming machine information or second gaming machine information. For this reason, the gaming machine information output means overlaps the gaming state indicated by the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information, and the output timings of the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information overlap. In this case, it is necessary to perform processing for shifting the output timings of both. Here, when the gaming machine information output means is executing various other processes, for example, when the main control circuit that controls the processing of the entire gaming machine is operating as the gaming machine information output means It is preferable to reduce the processing load as much as possible.
The special symbol start ball detection signal is the result of the lottery of the normal symbol executed due to the output of the normal symbol start ball detection signal, and in the state where the special symbol start unit opening / closing member is controlled to open Although the output frequency is high, the output frequency is low in the state where the special symbol starter opening / closing member is closed. For this reason, when the normal symbol starting ball number information and the special symbol starting ball number information are used as the first and second gaming machine information, the output timings of the first and second gaming machine information are less likely to overlap. The gaming machine information output means outputs the first and second gaming machine information to at least one gaming machine information output terminal, and the gaming machine information detection means outputs the first or second gaming machine information input terminal to the first or second gaming machine information output terminal. It is easy to detect that the second gaming machine information has been input.
Further, the gaming machine information output terminal arranged at the same position is used as a gaming machine information output terminal for outputting the starting ball number information. As a result, there is no need to change the game machine information input terminal for detecting the number of starting balls for pachinko machines with specifications that display only special symbols and pachinko machines with specifications that display normal symbols and special symbols. Can be dealt with by a simple process change.

FIG. 6 shows the normal symbol starting ball number information and the normal symbol display number information as the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. And the normal symbol starting ball number information is constituted by the first pulse signal b having the first pulse width T11, and the normal symbol display count information is the second pulse width T12 (<T11). This is constituted by the pulse signal c.
In this case, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit 20 uses at least one gaming machine information connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line, for example, using the method described above. The pulse width of the pulse signal input to the input terminal is determined, and based on the determination result, the normal symbol starting ball number information composed of the pulse signal b having the pulse width T11 is input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal. It is detected whether or not the normal symbol display frequency information constituted by the pulse signal c having the pulse T12 is input.
In FIG. 6, it is detected that the normal symbol starting ball number information is input at time points t11, t15, and t17, and it is detected that the normal symbol display number information is input at time points t13 and t19.
Then, the detected normal symbol starting ball number information or normal symbol display count information is transmitted to the collection device 60 via the island unit 40.
The display of the normal symbol lottery result is executed after the normal symbol start ball detection signal is output. Therefore, when the normal symbol start ball detection signal and the normal symbol display count information are used as the first and second gaming machine information, the output timings of the first and second gaming machine information are less likely to overlap, A process in which the gaming machine information output means outputs the first and second gaming machine information to at least one gaming machine information output terminal, and a gaming machine information detection means in the first or second gaming machine information input terminal. It is easy to detect that the gaming machine information is input.

FIG. 7 shows the special symbol starting ball number information and the special symbol display number information as the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. , The special symbol starting ball number information is constituted by the first pulse signal f having the first pulse width T21, and the special symbol display number information is the second pulse width T22 (<T21). Is constituted by the pulse signal g.
In this case, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit 20 uses at least one gaming machine information connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line, for example, using the method described above. The pulse width of the pulse signal input to the input terminal is determined, and based on the determination result, the special symbol starting ball number information configured by the pulse signal f having the pulse width T21 is input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal. It is detected whether or not special symbol display frequency information constituted by a pulse signal g having a pulse width T22 is input.
In FIG. 7, it is detected that the special symbol starting ball number information is input at time points t21, t25, and t27, and it is detected that the special symbol display number information is input at time points t23 and t29.
The special symbol lottery result is displayed after the special symbol start ball detection signal is output. Therefore, when the special symbol start ball detection signal and the special symbol display number information are used as the first and second gaming machine information, the output timings of the first and second gaming machine information are less likely to overlap, A process in which the gaming machine information output means outputs the first and second gaming machine information to at least one gaming machine information output terminal, and a gaming machine information detection means in the first or second gaming machine information input terminal. It is easy to detect that the gaming machine information is input.

FIG. 8 shows normal symbol display count information and special symbol display count information as first gaming machine information and second gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. In addition to outputting, the normal symbol display count information is constituted by the first pulse signal c having the first pulse width T31, and the special symbol display count information is the second pulse having the second pulse width T32 (<T31). This is constituted by the signal g.
In this case, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit 20 uses at least one gaming machine information connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line, for example, using the method described above. The pulse width of the pulse signal input to the input terminal is determined, and based on the determination result, the special symbol starting ball number information configured by the pulse signal c having the pulse width T31 is input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal. It is detected whether or not special symbol display frequency information constituted by a pulse signal g having a pulse width T31 is input.
In FIG. 8, it is detected that the normal symbol display number information is input at time points t31, t33, and t37, and it is detected that the special symbol display number information is input at time point t35.
There is little possibility that the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol and the lottery result of the special symbol are executed simultaneously. Therefore, when the normal symbol display count information and the special symbol display count information are used as the first and second gaming machine information, the output timing of the first and second gaming machine information is less likely to overlap. The machine information output means outputs the first and second gaming machine information to at least one gaming machine information output terminal, and the gaming machine information detection means outputs the first or second gaming machine information input terminal to the first or second gaming machine information output terminal. It is easy to detect that the gaming machine information has been input.

FIG. 9 shows the normal symbol display count information and the normal symbol per state information as the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. It is configured to output.
The normal symbol hit state information is constituted by a signal d having an “H” level, for example, while the normal symbol hit game is executed. Here, since the game per normal symbol is executed for a certain time (for example, 3 seconds), the length of the signal d constituting the state information per normal symbol indicating that the game per normal symbol is being executed is constant. It becomes equal to the period T42.
The normal symbol display count information is constituted by a pulse signal c having a pulse width T41. In this case, the pulse width T41 is set to a pulse width different from the length T42 of the signal d constituting the game state information per normal symbol, generally a pulse width shorter than T42.
In this case, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit 20 uses at least one gaming machine information connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line, for example, using the method described above. The length of the “H” level signal input to the input terminal is determined, and based on the determination result, the number of times of normal symbol display constituted by the pulse signal c having the pulse width T41 in at least one gaming machine information input terminal It is detected whether information is input or state information per normal symbol constituted by a signal d having a length T42 is input.
In FIG. 9, it is detected that normal symbol display count information has been input at time points t41 and t45, and that normal state information per symbol has been input at time point t43.
Display of the normal symbol lottery result on the normal symbol display device is prohibited during a period in which a game per normal symbol is being executed. For this reason, the output timings of the normal symbol display count information and the normal symbol per-situation status information do not match. That is, there is no possibility that the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information overlap. Therefore, the processing required for the output processing of the first and second gaming machine information by the gaming machine information output means is simplified.

FIG. 10 shows that the special symbol display number information and the special symbol per state information as the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. It is configured to output.
The special symbol hit state information is constituted by, for example, a signal h having an “H” level while a special symbol hit game is being executed. Here, the game per special symbol is executed until a predetermined time or a set number of game balls wins a big winning opening. For this reason, the length of the signal h constituting the state information per special symbol indicating that the game per special symbol is being executed is not constant. However, the time during which the special symbol game is executed generally falls within a predetermined range.
The special symbol display count information is constituted by a pulse signal g having a pulse width T51. In this case, the pulse width T51 is the length of the signal h constituting the gaming state information per special symbol, that is, a pulse width different from the general minimum period of the gaming state per special game, usually a pulse width shorter than the minimum period. Set to
In this case, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit 20 uses at least one gaming machine information connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line, for example, using the method described above. The length of the “H” level signal input to the input terminal is determined, and based on the determination result, the special symbol display count configured by the pulse signal g having the pulse width T51 at least one gaming machine information input terminal It is detected whether information has been input or whether state information per special symbol composed of a signal h having a time T52 longer than the pulse width T51 of the pulse signal g has been input.
In FIG. 10, it is detected that the special symbol display frequency information is input at time points t51 and t53, and it is detected that the special symbol hit state information is input at time point t55.
Display of a special symbol lottery result on the special symbol display device is prohibited during a period in which a game per special symbol is being executed. For this reason, special symbol display count information and special symbol per-situation information are not generated simultaneously. That is, there is no possibility that the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information overlap. Therefore, the output processing of the first and second gaming machine information by the gaming machine information output means is simplified.

FIG. 11 shows the normal symbol starting ball number information and the special symbol starting ball number as the first gaming machine information and the second gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. In addition to outputting information, the normal symbol starting ball number information is constituted by a first number (for example, one) of the pulse signal J having a pulse width T71, and the special symbol starting ball number information has a pulse width T71. The pulse signal J is constituted by a second number (for example, two). That is, the gaming machine information is composed of a group of pulse signals (including the case of one pulse signal). Here, the gaming machine information output means outputs the pulse signal constituting the normal symbol starting ball number information and the pulse signal constituting the special symbol starting ball number information from at least one gaming machine information output terminal within the set period T72. .
In this case, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit 20 receives the pulse signal input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line. The number is discriminated, and based on the discrimination result, it is detected whether the normal symbol starting ball number information is input to the at least one gaming machine information input terminal or the special symbol starting ball number information is input.
For example, in FIG. 11, it is recognized that the first pulse signal of the group has been input because the level of the gaming machine information input terminal has changed from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t61. Until the set period T72 elapses, the number of pulse signals input to the gaming machine information input terminal is determined. The first pulse can be determined, for example, by the change from the “L” level to the “H” level after the “L” level state continues for a certain period or longer.
As a method of determining the number of pulse signals, the number of times that the level of the gaming machine information input terminal has changed from the “L” level to the “H” level within the set period T72 from the time point t61, or from the “L” level to the “ It is possible to use a method of determining the total number of times of changing to the “H” level, or the total number of times of changing from the “L” level to the “H” level and the number of times changing from the “H” level to the “L” level. it can.
In FIG. 11, the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level within the set period T72 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time points t61, t63, and t69. When the number of times of changing to the “H” level is “0”, it is detected that the normal symbol starting ball number information constituted by one pulse signal is input. Alternatively, at a time point t61, t63, t69, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “H” level within the set period T72 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level. When the number of times of changing to the “L” level is “1”, it is detected that the normal symbol starting ball number information constituted by one pulse signal is input. Alternatively, the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” within the set period T72 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level at time points t61, t63, t69. The total number of times obtained by totaling the number of times of changing to the “L” level and the number of times of changing from the “L” level to the “H” level is “1”. Detect input.
In addition, the gaming machine information input terminal level changes from “L” level to “H” level within the set period T72 after the level of gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level at time t65. When the number of changes to “1” is detected, it is detected that special symbol starting ball number information composed of two pulse signals has been input. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “H” level to the “L” level within the set period T72 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t65. When the number of changes to “2” is detected, it is detected that special symbol starting ball number information constituted by two pulse signals has been input. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “H” level to the “L” level within the set period T72 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t65. The total number of times of the total number of times changed to “L” level to “H” level is “3 times”, and special symbol starting ball number information composed of two pulse signals is input. It is detected that
In addition, as a method of determining the number of pulses, after the level of the machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level, it changes from the “H” level to the “L” level for a set period. A method of determining the number of pulses based on the number of level changes within T72 can also be used.
The method of configuring the first and second gaming machine information with different numbers of pulse signals is to output the normal symbol starting ball number information and the normal symbol display count information as the first and second gaming machine information described above. When the special symbol starting ball number information and the special symbol display number information are output as the first and second gaming machine information, the normal symbol display number information and the special symbol display number information are used as the first and second gaming machine information. This can also be applied to output.
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine information output means outputs the first pulse signal of the pulse signal constituting the gaming machine information to the gaming machine information output terminal and then continues until the set period T72 elapses. The output of the first pulse signal of the pulse signal that constitutes the gaming machine information is prohibited.

The above describes the case where the first and second gaming machine information is output from at least one gaming machine information output terminal, but three or more gaming machine information can also be output. For example, when a special symbol lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 16, various variation patterns are used to enhance the effect. For example, normal display information indicating that a normal variation pattern that does not reach a reach state is displayed, reach display information that indicates that a reach variation pattern is displayed, and a variation pattern that reaches a reach state and has a long variation time Long reach display information may be used. Each variation pattern is determined by a lottery result in the lottery means. The lottery for determining the variation pattern is performed by the main control circuit, the display control circuit, the sub-control circuit, and the like. In the present embodiment, a main control circuit, a display control circuit, and a sub control circuit that perform lottery for determining a variation pattern correspond to the “lottery means” of the present invention.
FIG. 12 shows normal display information, reach as first gaming machine information, second gaming machine information, and third gaming machine information from the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine 10 to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. The display information and the long reach display information are output, the normal display information is composed of a pulse signal K having a pulse width T81 by a first number (for example, one), and the reach display information is a pulse signal having a pulse width T81. Is constituted by a second number (for example, two), and the long reach display information is constituted by a third number (for example, three) of a pulse signal K having a pulse width T81. Here, the gaming machine information output means outputs a pal signal constituting normal display information, reach display information, and long reach display information from at least one gaming machine information output terminal within the set period T82.
In this case, the gaming machine information detection means of the base unit 20 receives the pulse signal input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal connected to at least one gaming machine information output terminal of the gaming machine via a connection line. The number is determined, and based on the determination result, it is detected whether normal display information, reach display information, or long reach display information is input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal. As a method for determining the number of pulses, the above-described method can be used.
In FIG. 12, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” within the set period T82 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level at time t81. When the number of changes to the “level” is “0”, it is detected that normal display information composed of one pulse signal is input. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is changed from the “H” level to the “L” level within the set period T82 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t81. When the number of changes to “1” is detected, it is detected that normal display information composed of one pulse signal is input. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is changed from the “L” level to the “H” level within the set period T82 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t81. It is detected that the normal display information composed of one pulse signal has been input because the total number of times obtained by adding the number of times changed to “H” and the number of times changed to the “H” level is “0”.
Also, at the time point t83, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level within the set period T82 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level. When the number of changes to “1” is detected, it is detected that reach display information composed of two pulse signals has been input. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is changed from the “H” level to the “L” level within the set period T82 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t83. When the number of changes to “2” is detected, it is detected that reach display information composed of two pulse signals has been input. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is changed from the “H” level to the “L” level within the set period T after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t83. Reach display information composed of two pulse signals has been input because the total number of times the number of times changed to “L” level and the number of times changed from “L” level to “H” level is “3 times”. Is detected.
Also, at the time point t87, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level within the set period T82 after the level changes from the “L” level to the “H” level. When the number of changes to “2” is detected, it is detected that long reach display information composed of three pulse signals has been input. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is changed from the “H” level to the “L” level within the set period T82 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t87. When the number of changes to “3” is detected, it is detected that long reach display information composed of three pulse signals has been input. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is changed from the “H” level to the “L” level within the set period T82 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t87. The total number of times of changing to “H” level and the number of times of changing from “L” level to “H” level is “5 times”, so that the long reach display information composed of three pulse signals is input. Detect that.
In addition, as a method of determining the number of pulses, after the level of the machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level, it changes from the “H” level to the “L” level for a set period. A method of determining the number of pulses based on the number of level changes within T72 can also be used.

Only one type of variation pattern is selected when displaying a special symbol on the special symbol display device. Therefore, when normal display information, reach display information, and long reach display information are used as the first, second, and third gaming machine information, the output timing of the first, second, and second gaming machine information is There is no overlap. For this reason, the gaming machine information output means outputs the first, second and third gaming machine information to at least one gaming machine information output terminal, and the gaming machine information detection means has at least one gaming machine information input terminal. It is easy to detect that the first, second or third gaming machine information has been input.
In addition, because the gaming machine information output terminal arranged at the same position is used as a gaming machine information output terminal that outputs variation pattern information indicating the type of variation pattern as gaming machine information, it can be used for pachinko machines with different variation patterns. It can be handled with a simple process change.

By the way, there are two types of gaming machines per special symbol (big hit game), for example, “one per” that has a short execution period of games per special symbol (small number of balls acquired) and two “per two” "There is a specification that has a long (many earned balls)" 3 per hit ". The type of game per special symbol is determined based on, for example, a special symbol lottery result performed due to the output of the special symbol start ball detection signal.
On the other hand, when a game per special symbol is executed, for example, there is a specification of lighting a call lamp provided above the gaming machine. In this case, when the calling lamp is lit, the store clerk carries the ball box to the place of the gaming machine that executes the game per special symbol.
Here, the type of game per special symbol is that the game machine information output terminal changes from “L” level indicating the start of execution of the game per special symbol to “H” level, and then the execution of the game per special symbol is terminated. It cannot be determined until the “H” level shown changes to the “L” level. For this reason, even if the number of acquired balls is small and “one hit” is not required, a calling lamp is turned on.
Therefore, an embodiment in which the number of connection lines can be reduced and the type of gaming state can be determined at an early stage when using gaming machine information indicating gaming states having different generation periods will be described below. .

FIG. 13 shows the first game machine information, the second game machine information, and the third game machine information that the gaming machine information output means of the gaming machine outputs to at least one gaming machine information output terminal. Gaming machine information indicating that “(special game per special symbol with a short setting period)” is being executed, and gaming machine information indicating that “win 2 (game per special symbol having a medium setting period)” is being executed , Gaming machine information indicating that “winning 3 (game per special symbol with a long setting period)” is executed.
When the execution of “one hit”, “two wins”, and “three wins” is started, the gaming machine information output means sets at least one gaming machine information output terminal to “one win”, “two wins”, The “L” level indicating the start of execution of “Hit 3” is changed to the “H” level. Further, when the execution of “one win”, “two wins”, and “three wins” is completed, at least one gaming machine information output terminal is changed from the “H” level to the “L” level.
Here, in the present embodiment, “winning”, “hit 2”, “hit 3” indicating the start of execution from the change from “L” level to “H” level within the set period T101, Identification information indicating “1”, “2 hits”, and “3 hits” is output. In this embodiment, the number of pulse signals is used as identification information. That is, when “one hit” is executed, “2” pulses are used, when “one hit” is executed, “1” pulses are used, and when “one hit” is executed. Uses “0” (no pulse) pulses.
That is, when “one hit” is executed, a change from the “H” level to the “L” level after the first change from the “L” level indicating the start of “one hit” to the “H” level, Change from first “L” level to “H” level Second change from “H” level to “L” level Second change from “L” level to “H” level Yes. In addition, when “hit 2” is executed, after the change from “L” level to “H” level indicating the start of “hit 2”, the first change from “H” level to “L” level, A change from the first “L” level to the “H” level is added. At the time of “3 hits”, the change from “H” level to “L” level and “H” from “L” level after the change from “L” level to “H” level indicating the start of “1 hit” No change to level. The change from the “H” level to the “L” level is executed within the first period from the time when the “L” level is changed to the “H” level, and from the “L” level to the “H” level. This change is executed within the second period from the time when the "H" level is changed to the "L" level. The first period and the second period may be the same value.

The gaming machine information detection means detects gaming machine information input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal.
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine information detecting means indicates that the gaming machine information input terminal indicates the start of execution of “one win”, “two wins”, and “three wins” from the “L” level at the time t101. When it is detected that the level has changed to the “H” level, the number of pulses in the set period T101 from the time point t101 when the level has changed from the “L” level to the “H” level is determined. For example, the start of the execution of “one hit”, “two per hit”, and “three per hit” is performed from “L” level to “L” level after the gaming machine information input terminal level is “L” level for a certain period or more. It can be determined by the change to the “H” level. Alternatively, after detecting that the gaming machine information input terminal has changed from the “H” level to the “L” level, indicating the end of the execution of “one hit”, “two per hit”, and “three per hit”, “L” This can be determined by the change from the level to the “H” level.
Various methods can be used for determining the number of pulses. For example, a method for detecting the number of times that the gaming machine information input terminal has changed from “L” level to “H” level, a method for detecting the number of times the gaming machine information input terminal has changed from “H” level to “L” level, and “L” level For example, a method of detecting the total number of times obtained by summing the number of times of changing to the “H” level and the number of times of changing from the “H” level to the “L” level can be used.
In FIG. 13, regarding “one hit”, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is within the set period T101 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t101. When the number of changes from the “H” level to the “L” level is “2”, it is determined that “one hit” including two pulse signals is executed. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level within the set period T101 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t101. It is determined that “one hit” including two pulse signals is executed when the number of times changed to “2” is executed. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is changed from the “H” level to the “L” level within the set period T101 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t101. When the total number of times of changing to “H” level from “L” level is “4 times”, “one hit” including two pulse signals is executed. Is determined.
Regarding “win 2”, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is “H” within the set period T101 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t101. When the number of changes from the “level” to the “L” level is “1”, it is determined that the input “hit 2” is executed by including one pulse signal. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level within the set period T101 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t101. When the number of changes to “1” is determined, it is determined that “two hits” including one pulse signal are executed. Alternatively, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level within the set period T101 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t101. The total number of times of changing to “L” level and “H” level from “H” level and the number of times changing from “L” level to “H” level is “2 times”. It is discriminated that “2 hits” including the pulse signal is executed.
As for “win 3”, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal is “H” within the set period T101 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t101. The number of changes from the “L” level to the “L” level, or the number of changes from the “L” level to the “H” level is “0”, so that it is “3 hits” that does not include a pulse signal. Is determined.
At a time t101, the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “H” level to the “L” level after the set period T101 has elapsed since the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changed from the “L” level to the “H” level. At time t106, it is determined that the execution of “one hit” is completed. Alternatively, it is determined that the execution of “two hits” is completed at time t107. Alternatively, it is determined that the execution of “one hit” is completed at time t108.

  In this embodiment, when using gaming machine information indicating that a game per special symbol is being executed, identification information indicating the type of game per special symbol indicated by the gaming machine information on the start side of the gaming machine information Is inserted. Then, the gaming machine information detection means discriminates the identification information included in the set period when the gaming machine information indicates the start of the game per special symbol. This makes it possible to determine the type of game per special symbol after the set period has elapsed from the start of execution of the game per special symbol, without waiting until the execution of the game per special symbol is completed. Therefore, processing corresponding to the type of game per special symbol can be executed quickly and appropriately.

In FIG. 13, it is configured to determine the type of special symbol game when the set period has elapsed from the start of the execution of the game per special symbol indicated by the gaming machine information. The determination method is not limited to this.
FIG. 14 shows another method for determining the type of game per special symbol.
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine information output means, as in the case described with reference to FIG. 13, at least one gaming machine when the execution of “one win”, “two wins”, and “three wins” is started. The information output terminal is changed from the “L” level indicating the start of execution of “one hit”, “two per hit”, and “three per hit” to the “H” level. Further, when the execution of “one win”, “two wins”, and “three wins” is completed, at least one gaming machine information output terminal is changed from the “H” level to the “L” level. Furthermore, within the set period T101 from the change from the “L” level to the “H” level indicating the start of the execution of “one per”, “two per”, “three per”, “one per”, “two per” , Identification information (in this embodiment, a pulse-like level change) indicating “3 hits” is output. In the present embodiment, the identification information indicating the winning type may be output before the minimum duration of the gaming machine information indicating the winning state elapses.

The gaming machine information detection means detects gaming machine information input to at least one gaming machine information input terminal.
At the time t111, the gaming machine information detection means changes the gaming machine information input terminal from the “L” level to the “H” level, which indicates the start of execution of “one hit”, “two hits”, and “three hits”. When this is detected, the number of pulses (pulse-like level change) in the set period T101 from the time t111 when the level changes from the “L” level to the “H” level is determined.
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the gaming machine information indicating that “one win”, “two wins”, and “three wins” are being executed are provided within a set period from the start time. The pulse-like level changes regularly change from “H” level to “L” level and from “L” level to “H” level in order. In the present embodiment, the position of the last part of the continuous level change is determined.
When it is detected that the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level indicating the start of execution of “one hit”, “two hits”, and “three hits” at time t111, “L” The number of changes from the “H” level to the “L” level within the first setting period T111 after the change from the “H” level to the “H” level, or the change from the “H” level to the “L” level. The number of changes from the “L” level to the “H” level within the second setting period T112, or the “H” level within the first setting period T111 after the change from the “L” level to the “H” level. The total number of times of changing from “L” level to “L” level and the number of times of changing from “L” level to “H” level within the second setting period T112 after changing from “H” level to “L” level. Determine. The first setting period is set to a period longer than the period from the change of the gaming machine information output terminal from the “L” level to the “H” level to the change from the “H” level to the “L” level. The second setting period is set longer than the period from when the gaming machine information output terminal changes from “H” level to “L” level to when it changes from “L” level to “H” level. Note that the first setting period T111 and the second setting period T112 may be set to the same value.
In FIG. 14, regarding “one hit”, when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at time t111, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal starts from the “L” level. After the change to the “H” level, the number of changes from the “H” level to the “L” level within the first setting period T111 is “twice” at time points t112 and t114, so that two pulses It is determined that “one hit” including the signal is executed. Alternatively, when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level at time t111, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “H” level to “L” level. The number of times of changing to the “L” level “H” level within the set period T112 of “2” is “twice” at the time points t113 and t115, so that “one hit” that includes two pulse signals is included. Determine that it will be executed. Alternatively, when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level at time t111, after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level, The number of changes from the “H” level to the “L” level within the first setting period T111, and the “L” level “within the second setting period T112 after the change from the“ H ”level to the“ L ”level. When the total number of times of changing to the “H” level is “four times” of t112, t113, t114, and t115, “one hit” including two pulse signals is executed. Is determined.
Regarding “win 2”, when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level at time t111, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H”. After the change to the “level”, the number of changes from the “H” level to the “L” level within the first setting period T111 is “one time” at the time point t112, so that one pulse signal is included. It is determined that the “win 2” is executed. Alternatively, when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level at time t111, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “H” level to “L” level. The number of times of changing to the “L” level “H” level within the set period T112 of “2” is “one time” at the time point t113, so that “two hits” including one pulse signal are executed. Is determined. Alternatively, when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level at time t111, after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from “L” level to “H” level, The number of changes from the “H” level to the “L” level within the first setting period T111, and the “L” level “within the second setting period T112 after the change from the“ H ”level to the“ L ”level. When the total number of times of changing to the “H” level is “twice” at t112 and t113, it is determined that “hit 2” including one pulse signal is executed.
As for “win 3”, when the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level at the time t111, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “L” level to the “H” level. ”After the change to the“ level ”, the number of changes from the“ H ”level to the“ L ”level within the first setting period T111 is“ 0 ”, or the level of the gaming machine information input terminal at time t111 Is changed from the “L” level to the “H” level, the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changes from the “H” level to the “L” level, and then the “L” level within the second setting period T112. When the number of times of changing to the “H” level is “0”, it is determined that the number of hits is “3” that does not include a pulse signal.
The gaming machine information input terminal did not change from the “L” level to the “H” level within the set period T112 after the level of the gaming machine information input terminal changed from the “H” level to the “L” level. It is determined that the time is the time when the execution of the game per special symbol is finished. For example, it is determined that the execution of “one hit” is completed at time t116. Alternatively, it is determined that the execution of “win 2” is completed at time t117. Alternatively, it is determined that the execution of “one hit” is completed at time t118.

In this embodiment, when using gaming machine information indicating that a game per special symbol is being executed, an identification indicating the type of game per special symbol indicated by the gaming machine information is provided on the start side of the gaming machine information. Information is being inserted. Thus, the type of game per special symbol can be determined at the start of execution of the game per special symbol without waiting until the execution of the game per special symbol is completed. Therefore, processing corresponding to the type of game per special symbol can be executed quickly and appropriately.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the change from the first state to the second state and the change from the second state to the first state are combined, and the number of combinations is used as identification information. Thereby, the type of game per special symbol can be determined by detecting the position where the combination is interrupted. Therefore, the type of game per special symbol can be determined more quickly.
For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the winning type can be determined when the period T101 has elapsed from the time t101. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, in the case of “one hit”, the time T111 has elapsed from the time t115, and in the case of “two hits”, the time T111 has elapsed from the time t113, “three per hit”. In this case, the winning type can be determined when the period T111 has elapsed from the time point t111.
In the present embodiment, the number of combinations of level changes to be included in the gaming machine information indicating a game per special symbol having a long execution period (long period of “H” level is long), the execution period is short ([H] level). It is preferable that the number of combinations included in the gaming machine information indicating a game per special symbol is shorter than the number of combinations included. Thereby, when a special symbol game is started, a ball box can be quickly prepared for a gaming machine having a large number of acquired balls and requiring a ball box.
The technology of the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 can also be applied to gaming machine information indicating a gaming state other than execution of a game per special symbol.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration described in the embodiment, and various changes, additions, and deletions are possible.
For example, in the embodiment, gaming machine information that outputs normal symbol starting ball number information, special symbol starting ball number information, normal symbol display number information, special symbol display number information, variation pattern information from a common gaming machine information output terminal However, the gaming machine information may be an opening signal of a glass frame, a machine frame, or the like, an output of a magnet sensor, a vibration sensor, or the like. Further, as the gaming machine information output from the common gaming machine information output terminal, various other gaming machine information can be selected. As a plurality of gaming machine information output from a common gaming machine information output terminal, it is preferable to select gaming machine information with a low output frequency. When a plurality of gaming machine information output from a common gaming machine information output terminal is composed of pulse signals having different pulse widths or different numbers of pulse signals, the pulse width or the number of pulse signals for each gaming machine information should be set appropriately. Can do.
The gaming machine information output from the common gaming machine information output terminal is not limited to two, and may be three or more.
As a format of the plurality of gaming machine information output from the common gaming machine information output terminal, various formats other than the format described in the embodiment can be used.
The case where a gaming machine information collection device is configured by a gaming machine, gaming machine terminal device (unit unit), island unit, and collection device (collection management device) has been described, but it is collected by a gaming machine terminal device or by a gaming machine terminal device. A gaming machine information collection device can also be configured by the device. When the gaming machine information collection device is configured by a gaming machine terminal device connected to the gaming machine. A gaming machine information database may be provided in the gaming machine terminal device, and the collected gaming machine information may be stored in the gaming machine information database.
In addition, the gaming machine terminal device can be configured to execute lighting control of a call lamp provided in the gaming machine based on the collected gaming machine information. For example, it is configured to execute the lighting control of the calling lamp, the blinking control, the control of the lighting color, etc. by determining that the game per special drawing is executed based on the gaming machine information or by determining the abnormality. be able to.
Although the gaming machine information management device for managing the gaming machine information of the pachinko machine has been described, the present invention can be configured as a gaming machine information management device for various gaming machines other than the pachinko machine.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine used in one embodiment of the gaming machine information management device of the present invention. 1 is an overall schematic configuration diagram of an embodiment of a gaming machine information management device of the present invention. FIG. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of each component of one Embodiment of the game machine information management apparatus of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the game machine information at the time of using the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing in the case of outputting normal symbol starting ball number information and special symbol starting ball number information. It is explanatory drawing in the case of outputting normal symbol starting ball number information and normal symbol display frequency information. It is explanatory drawing in the case of outputting special symbol start ball number information and special symbol display frequency information. It is explanatory drawing in the case of outputting normal symbol display frequency information and special symbol display frequency information. It is explanatory drawing in the case of outputting normal symbol display frequency information and normal symbol win state information. It is explanatory drawing in the case of outputting special symbol display frequency information and special symbol per state information). It is explanatory drawing in the case of outputting normal symbol starting ball number information and special symbol display frequency information. It is a figure which shows the other example of the combination of 1st gaming machine information and 2nd gaming machine information. It is a figure which shows the other example of the combination of 1st gaming machine information and 2nd gaming machine information. It is a figure which shows the other example of the combination of 1st gaming machine information and 2nd gaming machine information.

10, 10 (01) to 10 (33) Pachinko machines (game machines)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Game machine body 12 Game board 12a Rail 12b Game area 13 Normal symbol starting part 13a Normal symbol starting ball detection device 14 Normal symbol display device 15 Special symbol starting prize opening (special symbol starting part)
15a Special symbol start winning detection device (Special symbol start ball detection device)
15b Special symbol start winning opening / closing member 16 Special symbol display device 17 Large winning port 17a Large winning port winning detection device (Large winning port winning ball detection left / right knowledge)
17c Grand prize opening opening and closing member 19 Launch lever 20 (01) to 20 (33) stand unit (game machine terminal device)
30 (01) -30
60 Collection device (collection management device)

Claims (3)

A game information collecting device for collecting game information,
A plurality of gaming machine information output terminals;
Gaming machine information output means for outputting gaming machine information to each of the plurality of gaming machine information output terminals;
A plurality of gaming machine information input terminals connected to each of the plurality of gaming machine information output terminals via connection lines;
Having gaming machine information detection means for detecting gaming machine information input to each of the plurality of gaming machine information input terminals,
The gaming machine information output means includes at least one gaming machine information output terminal among the plurality of gaming machine information output terminals, the first gaming machine information having a first number of pulse signals within a set period, and the gaming machine information output terminal. Outputting the second gaming machine information having the second number of pulse signals within the set period,
The gaming machine information detection means determines the number of pulse signals input within a set period when a pulse signal is input to the at least one gaming machine information input terminal, and based on the determination result, the at least one gaming machine information detection means A gaming machine information collecting device that detects that the first gaming machine information is inputted to the gaming machine information input terminal or the second gaming machine information is inputted. The gaming machine information collection device according to claim 1,
The gaming machine information output means outputs the at least one gaming machine information output terminal from the first state indicating a normal state to a second state different from the first state after the first state within a set period. The first gaming machine information in which the number of times of changing from the state 2 to the first state or the number of times of changing from the first state to the second state is the first number of times, and from the first state The number of times of changing from the second state to the first state or the number of times of changing from the first state to the second state within the set period after the change to the second state is second. The second gaming machine information that is the number of times is output,
When the state of the at least one gaming machine information input terminal changes from the first state to the second state, the gaming machine information detection means determines that the state of the at least one gaming machine information input terminal is the first state. The number of times of changing from the second state to the first state or the number of times of changing from the first state to the second state within a set period after changing from the first state to the second state. Determining and detecting that the first gaming machine information is input to the at least one gaming machine information input terminal or the second gaming machine information is input based on the determination result. A gaming machine information collection device. The gaming machine information collection device according to claim 1,
The gaming machine information output means has a first set period after the at least one gaming machine information output terminal changes from a first state indicating a normal state to a second state different from the first state. The number of times the second state changes from the second state to the first state, and the second state changes from the first state to the second state after the second state changes to the first state. The first gaming machine information in which the total number of times of changing to the state is the first number, and the first set period after the change from the first state to the second state The number of times the second state changes to the first state and the second state from the first state to the second state within the second set period after the second state changes to the first state The total number of times added to the number of times of change is the second number And outputs the game machine information,
The gaming machine information detecting means changes from the first state to the second state when the state of the at least one gaming machine information input terminal changes from the first state to the second state. The number of changes from the second state to the first state within the first set period and the second set period after changing from the second state to the first state The total number of times obtained by adding the number of changes from the first state to the second state is determined, and the first gaming machine information is input to the at least one gaming machine information input terminal based on the determination result. Or a gaming machine information collection device, wherein the second gaming machine information is detected.

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