JP6765674B2 - Game equipment and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game device of this type, an information processing device called a hall computer is installed in the game hall, and the hall computer sets, for example, a collection section according to the game state of the game machine, and for each set collection section. It is configured to collect game information (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-248962

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

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming device of the present invention is changed to a special gaming state rather than a normal gaming state after the transmission means capable of transmitting game information related to the game and the end of the first specific gaming state as the specific gaming state. It is possible to control the first special gaming state, which is easy to shift, and the second special gaming state, which is easier to shift to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state after the end of the second specific gaming state as the specific gaming state. At the same time, the special gaming state shifted in the first special gaming state is easier to win the game medium in the variable winning means than the special gaming state shifted in the second special gaming state. It is possible to collect game information about a game machine including a control means that can be controlled and a payout means that can pay out a predetermined number of game media based on the winning of the game medium to the variable winning means. In the gaming device, when the gaming machine is controlled to the specific gaming state, a specific gaming state determining means capable of determining the type of the specific gaming state based on the game information transmitted from the transmitting means. , From the collection section setting means capable of setting the collection section after the end of the specific game state based on the determination result by the specific game state determination means, and from the transmission means in the collection section set by the collection section setting means. The specific game is provided with a collection means capable of collecting transmitted game information, and the collection section setting means is determined to be in the first specific game state by the specific game state determination means. The collection section after the end of the state can be set to the first collection section corresponding to the first special gaming state, and based on the determination by the specific game state determination means that the second specific gaming state is reached. , The collection section after the end of the specific gaming state can be set to the second collection section corresponding to the second special gaming state, and the collection means is the first collection section set by the collection section setting means. The game information transmitted from the transmission means can be collected in the above, and the game information transmitted from the transmission means can be collected in the second collection section set by the collection section setting means.

Further, the program of the present invention includes a transmission means capable of transmitting game information related to the game, and a first special game in which it is easier to shift to the special game state than in the normal game state after the end of the first specific game state as the specific game state. It is possible to control the state and the second special gaming state in which it is easier to shift to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state after the end of the second specific gaming state as the specific gaming state, and the first special The special gaming state shifted in the gaming state is the second
A predetermined control means based on a control means that can be controlled so that the game medium can be easily won by the variable winning means and the game medium is won by the variable winning means as compared with the special gaming state shifted in the special gaming state. When the game machine is controlled to the specific game state by a computer constituting a game device capable of collecting game information about the game machine provided with a payout means capable of paying out a number of game media. In addition, based on the game information transmitted from the transmitting means, the specific game state determination means capable of determining the type of the specific game state, and the end of the specific game state based on the determination result by the specific game state determination means. The collection section is made to function as a collection section setting means capable of setting a later collection section and a collection means capable of collecting game information transmitted from the transmission means in the collection section set by the collection section setting means. Based on the determination by the specific gaming state determining means that the specific gaming state is determined, the setting means sets the collection section after the end of the specific gaming state as the first special gaming state corresponding to the first special gaming state. The collection section can be set to the collection section, and the collection section after the end of the specific game state is set to the second special game state based on the determination by the specific game state determination means that the second specific game state is reached. It can be set in the corresponding second collection section, and the collection means can collect the game information transmitted from the transmission means in the first collection section set by the collection section setting means, and the collection section. It is possible to collect the game information transmitted from the transmitting means in the second collecting section set by the setting means.

It is an overall block diagram of the game system including the game apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a signal flow chart which shows the flow of the game signal in a game system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game apparatus. It is a chart which shows an example of the game information which a game apparatus collects. It is a chart which shows the threshold value of the abnormality determined by a game apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game board of the game machine which is the object of collection. It is a chart which shows the game performance of the game machine to be collected. It is a time chart which shows the output mode of the game signal output from a game machine. It is a time chart for explaining the method of determining a jackpot type, (a) is a time chart for explaining a method of determining a jackpot type based on the output period of a jackpot signal, and (b) is a time chart for explaining a method of determining a jackpot type. It is a time chart for demonstrating the method of determining the type of jackpot based on the output of a jackpot signal. It is a time chart for explaining the method of determining the state after a big hit, and (a) is for explaining the method of determining the small hit mode from the time when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied. (B) is a time chart for explaining a method of determining a small hit mode retroactively after a big hit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied. It is a time chart for explaining a method of expanding a section regarded as a big hit, and (a) is a time chart when it is regarded as a big hit section including a big hit and a small hit mode generated after that, and (b). Is a time chart when the big hit, the small hit mode generated after that, and the subsequent big hit are regarded as the big hit section. It is a time chart for demonstrating the method of determining the number of occurrences of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the collection section setting process 1 which determines the type of a big hit based on the game information output during a big hit, and sets the collection section after a big hit according to the type of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the collection section setting process 2 which determines the game state after a big hit based on the game information output after a big hit, and sets the collection section after a big hit according to the type of a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the collection section setting process 3 which determines the game state after a big hit based on the game information output after a big hit, and sets the collection section after a big hit according to the type of a game state.

Preferred embodiments of the gaming device, the program, and the gaming system including the gaming device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine 1 such as a pachinko machine.
It is composed of 0 or a plurality of gaming devices.

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

Such a game system 1 is configured as a game information collection system that collects game information for each game machine 10 based on game information (also referred to as a game signal) output from the game machine 10, the platform machine 20, and the like. ing.

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

When the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the out signal is output from a transmitting means such as a gaming ball detection sensor provided in an out tank attached to the pachinko machine, but for convenience, it is assumed that the out signal is output from the gaming machine 10. To do. When the game machine 10 is a pachinko machine, an out signal is output every time 10 game balls are thrown in, and a safe signal is output every time 10 game balls are paid out, for example. explain.
In addition, as a signal indicating the number of payouts of the game medium, in place of or in addition to the safe signal, "
The “scheduled payout number signal” (payout game information) is output from the game machine 10. This "scheduled payout number signal" is also output every time the planned payout number of 10 balls is generated. Specifically, the value of the "scheduled payout counter" that is cumulatively stored in the game machine 10 is "10" based on the winning of the winning opening.
It is output once each time.
Such game signals are transmitted to the stand computer 40 and the island computer 5 via the network.
0 is relayed and transmitted to the hall computer 60.
The game signals are the stand computer 40, the island computer 50, and the hall computer 60.
Predetermined data processing (for example, digitization processing) is performed in at least one of them, and the game information is sequentially stored in the hall computer 60 as game information for each game machine 10.

The hall computer 60 operates as an example of a gaming device. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a communication that performs data communication with an input unit 61 including input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, a stand computer 40, an island computer 50, and the like. A unit 62, a display unit 63 having display means such as a liquid crystal display device and displaying game information for each game machine 10, a storage unit 64 composed of storage means such as a hard disk, and a control unit 65 (computer) for controlling each of the above units. It is configured as an information processing device mainly operated by a game hall manager, a clerk, etc.

By operating as a collecting means, the control unit 65 sequentially stores the game information for each game machine 10 received from the island computer 50 or the like via the communication unit 62 in the storage unit 64.
The game information stored in the storage unit 64 includes the number of starts obtained from the number of input of the start signal, the number of outs obtained from the number of inputs of the out signal, the number of safes obtained from the number of safe signal inputs, and the number of safes in the number of outs. Shows the base showing the ratio of numbers (for example, percentage), the difference ball (also called the payout ball) showing the difference between the number of outs and the safe number, the number of big hits obtained from the number of input of the big hit signal, and the ratio of the number of starts and the number of big hits. There are jackpot probability, probability variation / time reduction number obtained from the number of input of probability variation / time reduction signal, sales amount obtained from the number of input of sales signal, etc., and such game information is provided for each game machine 10 and business days (for example, one day). It is stored for each unit).

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

By operating as a game state determination means, the control unit 65 determines the game state of the game machine based on the game information transmitted from the transmission means of the game machine 10.
For example, it is determined that a jackpot signal is being received as a jackpot is occurring, and there is no jackpot signal received.
It is determined that the reception of the time saving signal is probable change / time saving. In addition, a game state other than these is determined to be a normal game state.
Then, the control unit 65 operates as a collection section setting means to set a collection section for each determined game state, and collects game information for each set collection section.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, game information such as the number of starts, base, ball output, and probability (big hit probability) is collected and collected for each collection section such as during normal game, during probability change, and during time reduction. The result is stored in the storage unit 64.

Further, the hall computer 60 monitors the abnormality of the game machine based on the collected game information.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, "probability change base abnormality" and "probability change excessive abnormality" are monitored based on the game information collected during the probability change accompanied by a short time.
"Probability change base abnormality" means that the base during probabilistic change accompanied by time reduction shows an abnormal value without showing a normal value, and "probability change excessive abnormality" means that a ball is ejected during probability change with time reduction (for example). (Around 10 minutes) means that it shows an abnormal value without showing a normal value.
The reason for performing such monitoring is to monitor whether or not the base is raised more than necessary at this time, although the base is raised from the normal gaming state based on the occurrence of the time reduction. In that sense, since the base up is caused by the shortened time, "probability change base abnormality"
And the term "probability change excessive abnormality" can be read as "time reduction base abnormality" and "time reduction excessive abnormality".
By operating as a determination value determination means, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the base and the ball output during the probability change accompanied by the time reduction correspond to the predetermined determination values (also referred to as threshold values).

For example, the base of the probabilistic state with a general time reduction is as shown in "general probabilistic change" in FIG.
Since it is within the range of 50 to 130 (second determination value), it is determined whether or not the base during the probability change accompanied by the time reduction falls within this range. Then, when the base during the probability change accompanied by the time reduction falls within this range, it is determined to be normal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is determined to be abnormal.
In other words, this judgment is based on the general probabilistic state with a short time.
Since it is in the range of 50 to 130 (second judgment value), whether the base during probabilistic change with time reduction is in the range outside this range, that is, in the range of 0 to less than 50, or in the range of more than 130. Judge whether or not. Then, when the base during the probability change accompanied by the time reduction is within this range, it is determined to be abnormal, and when it is not within this range, it is determined to be normal.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is an example of a game board 11 provided in a game machine 10 (pachinko machine) having a performance of increasing the number of balls to be output during a short time.
The game board 11 has two start ports 110, 111, and two special symbol display devices 112,
113, two large winning openings 114, 115 (variable winning means), ordinary symbol operating gate 116,
The ordinary symbol display device 117, two ordinary winning openings 120 and 121, an out opening 122, and the like are provided. In addition, the starting port 111 is an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip).
The entrance is configured to be expandable by the hit display of the ordinary symbol display device 117. Further, the display 118 is a display device for effect, and displays related to the display results of the two special symbol display devices 112 and 113. For example, the display 118 is provided with decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 as related displays.

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

The specifications of each winning opening, display device, and the like can be as follows, for example.
[Number of prize balls]
・ Starting port 110: 4 prize balls ・ Starting port 111: 1 prize ball ・ Grand prize opening 114: 15 prize balls ・ Grand prize opening 115: 10 prize balls ・ Normal winning opening 120, 121: 5 prize balls [Special design / pending digestion]
-The two special symbol display devices 112 and 113 each have four holding devices and can be changed at the same time. When one special symbol display device stops at a big hit or a small hit symbol, the fluctuation is interrupted until the other special symbol display device loses or the big hit or the small hit ends.
[Big hit]
・ Maximum opening time of the big winning opening in one round: 28 seconds ・ Upper limit of the number of winnings of the big winning opening in one round: 10 ・ Interval time from the start of the big hit to the opening of the big winning opening: 1 second ・ Between each round Interval time: 1 second ・ Interval time at the end of big hit: 1 second ・ Average digestion time in one round (average opening time): 8 seconds

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

Further, the game machine 10 has a probability fluctuation function. For example, in the low probability state, the jackpot probability at which the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at the jackpot symbol is 1/319.
As shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 are "1", "3", "5", "7".
, When a big hit is made with an odd number of "9", the big hit probability that the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at the big hit symbol changes to 1/75 after the big hit until the next big hit (probability change in progress). ). In the case of the present embodiment, the probability variation ratio is halved because 5 symbols out of the 10 jackpot symbols are probabilistic variation, but the probability variation rate is not limited to this.
In addition, when the above-mentioned two-round jackpot is provided, the jackpot that becomes a probability change after the jackpot (
It is also possible to provide at least one of a big hit (rush) and a big hit (rush) that does not change after the big hit.
Further, during this probability change, the time is also shortened, the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be a hit display is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the opening time of the starting port 111 is longer. At this time, it is preferable that the fluctuation time of the symbol of the normal symbol display device 117 is shorter than that in the normal gaming state. As a result, the frequency of winning the game ball to the starting port 111 increases. And this starting port 11
Based on the increase in the winning frequency to 1, the base related to the starting opening winning is maintained at about 100.
Further, during this time reduction, the fluctuation time of the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 is shortened.

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

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

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

In this configuration, the control means provided in the game machine 10 makes it easier for the game ball to win the big winning opening 115 in the time saving after the 16 rounds of big hits than in the time saving after the big hits of 6 rounds. It is realized by being controlled in such a way.

Although "small hits" occur frequently during all time reductions, with or without probability changes, 1
As a method of enjoying the benefit of the "small hit" only during the short time after the big hit of 6 rounds, for example, in the game board 11, the form shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the form shown in FIG. 6 (b), respectively. It can also be realized by providing a movable piece 119 that is displaced.
Specifically, the control means of the game machine 10 frequently causes "small hits" not only during the time reduction after the 16 rounds of big hits but also during all the time reductions, but in the time reductions after the big hits of 6 rounds, the figure. As shown in 6 (a), when the large winning opening 115 is open, the large winning opening 1
The movable piece 119 is displaced in a form that hinders the winning of the game ball to 15.
On the other hand, during the time reduction after the big hit of 16 rounds, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the big winning opening 115 is open, the game ball is not prevented from winning the big winning opening 115. The movable piece 119 is displaced.
Due to the displacement of the movable piece 119, the small hits frequently occur during all the time reductions, but the benefit of the "small hits" can be enjoyed only during the time reduction after 16 rounds of big hits. A state, that is, a "small hit mode" (first special game state) in which the game ball can be easily won into the large winning opening 115 can be generated only during the time reduction after the 16 round big hit.
In other words, the first special game state (“small hit mode”) occurs during the time reduction after the 16-round big hit, and the small hits frequently occur during the time reduction after the 6-round big hit regardless of whether or not there is a probability change. In the second special game state where it is difficult to enjoy the benefits, it is easier to win the game ball to the big prize opening 115 in the short time after the big hit of 16 rounds than in the short time after the big hit of 6 rounds. Will be controlled to be. In other words, the time saving after the 16-round big hit becomes the actual "small hit mode".
Further, in the normal gaming state, the control means provided in the gaming machine 10 is set so that "small hits" are less likely to occur (because the entrance of the starting port 111 is more difficult to expand than during the time saving), thereby shortening the time. In the state, that is, in the special gaming state, it is easier to shift to the "small hit" than in the normal gaming state.
In addition, in the first special game state (during the time reduction after the 16th round big hit), it is easier to win the game ball to the big prize opening 115 than in the second special game state (during the time reduction after the 6th round big hit). The method of controlling the movable piece 119 is not limited to the control of the movable piece 119 illustrated, and can be realized by any method. For example, in the second special game state, "small hit symbol does not stop", "
The big winning opening 115 opens only for a very short time after a small hit. "
Further, even in the second special gaming state, there may be a case where a prize is won in the large winning opening 115.
In this case, it is preferable that it is more difficult to win the large winning opening 115 than in the first special gaming state.
Further, the movable piece 119 is displaced to a form that does not hinder the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 115 shown in FIG. 6B only during the time reduction after the 16-round big hit, and other other states including the normal gaming state. In the gaming state, it is preferable that the vehicle is displaced to the form shown in FIG. 6A.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, instead of or in addition to the length of the output period of the "big hit signal", the "big hit signal"
Determine whether the number of rounds is 16 rounds of jackpots or other jackpots (6 rounds of jackpots) based on the number of outputs of the "safe signal" (payout game information, but may also be "scheduled payout number signal") Can be done.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the control unit 65 measures the output (received) number Y of the “safe signal” while receiving the jackpot signal.
Then, when the number of outputs is Y1, it is determined that the number of rounds is 16 rounds, and when the number of outputs is Y2 (<Y1), it is determined that the number of rounds is 6 rounds.
As a result, when it is determined that the number of rounds is a big hit of 16 rounds, the gaming state that shifts after the big hit is specified as the "small hit mode". Since this "small hit mode" overlaps with the time saving and medium, as shown in FIG. 9B, the "a section" from the big hit determined to be a 16-round big hit to the next big hit is "small". It is also possible to specify the "hit mode" and have the control unit 65 generate a "small hit mode signal".
Note that Y1 and Y2 have a relationship of Y1> safe number threshold value> Y2. Here, the safe number threshold is, for example, larger than the average number of outputs of the "safe signal" in the 6-round jackpot.
The average number of outputs of the "safe signal" in the 16-round jackpot can also be set to a small value (for example, the average number of outputs of the "safe signal" in the 10-round digestion).
For example, the number of prize balls won in a 10-round jackpot is 15 prize balls x 10 counts x 10 rounds (1500 balls), so this value is divided by 10 balls corresponding to the number of safe signals, "150". Can be the average number of outputs of the "safe signal" at the time of 10 rounds of digestion, which is the safe number threshold.
Then, if the number of "safe signals" output is equal to or greater than the safe number threshold (150), 1
If it is determined that the jackpot is 6 rounds and the number of outputs of the "safe signal" is less than the safe number threshold value (150), it may be determined that the jackpot is 6 rounds.
In this way, the hall computer 60 specifies whether or not the state after the big hit is the "small hit mode" by the control unit 65 operating as the specific game state determination means and determining the "type of the big hit". can do.

Next, in the direct determination method, the "state after the big hit" is directly determined.
As described above, during the "small hit mode", it overlaps with the time saving, so the starting port 111 (
In addition to the base-up due to the winning of the electric tulip), the base-up due to the occurrence of small hits will be added to the high base state.
On the other hand, during the time saving without the "small hit mode", only the base is raised by winning the starting port 111 (electric tulip), so the time saving with the "small hit mode" and the "small hit mode" are accompanied. There is a difference in the number of "safe signal" outputs between the time saving and the middle time.
Due to such a difference, the hall computer 60 operates as a special game state determination means by the control unit 65 to determine the "type of state after the big hit", that is, the "type of special game state". Identifies whether is in "small hit mode".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, in the gaming device described in Patent Document 1, when the gaming machine is in a special state advantageous to the player such as a probabilistic state, it is set in a special section, and the gaming machine is in a non-probability changing state. If it is in a normal state that is advantageous to the above, it can be set as a normal section and game information can be collected for each set collection section, but only a special section and a normal section can be set as a collection section.
For a game machine having multiple types of special states, it was not possible to set an appropriate collection section because a special section could not be set for each special state.
According to the gaming device of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems that the conventional gaming device should improve.

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

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

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

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

In addition, the display unit 63 can also perform the following display.
For example, by cumulatively storing the number of safes (or difference balls) from the start of the 16th round of big hits to the end of the small hit mode and displaying it on the display unit 63, the small hit mode ends from the start of the 16th round of big hits. I tried to treat it as one big hit, but 1
By accumulating the number of safes (or difference balls) from the start of the big hit of 6 rounds to the end of the big hits other than 16 rounds and displaying it on the display unit 63, it became an opportunity to start the small hit mode. It is also possible to treat the period from the start of the big hit to the end of the big hit that triggered the end of the small hit mode as one big hit.
Further, by cumulatively storing the safe number (or difference ball) from the start of the small hit mode to the end of the next big hit and displaying it on the display unit 63, from the start of the small hit mode to the end of the next big hit. Can also be treated as one big hit.
Further, by storing the safe number (or difference ball) from the start to the end of one small hit mode and displaying it on the display unit 63, one small hit mode can be treated as one big hit. ..

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

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

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

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

1 Game system 10 Game machine 20 machine 30 Call lamp 40 computer 50 Island computer 60 Hall computer (game device)
63 Display unit (notification means)
64 Memory (program, game information)
65 Control unit (various means)

Claims (8)

As the transmission means capable of transmitting game information related to the game, the first special game state in which it is easier to shift to the special game state than the normal game state after the end of the first specific game state as the specific game state, and the specific game state. After the end of the second specific gaming state, it is possible to control the second special gaming state in which the transition to the special gaming state is easier than in the normal gaming state, and the special gaming transitioned in the first special gaming state. A control means that can be controlled so that the state is easier to win the game medium to the variable winning means than the special gaming state that has shifted in the second special gaming state, and a game to the variable winning means. In a game device capable of collecting game information about a game machine provided with a payout means capable of paying out a predetermined number of game media based on a prize of the medium.
When the game machine is controlled to the specific game state, a specific game state determination means capable of determining the type of the specific game state based on the game information transmitted from the transmission means, and
A collection section setting means capable of setting a collection section after the end of the specific game state based on a determination result by the specific game state determination means, and a collection section setting means.
A collection means capable of collecting game information transmitted from the transmission means in the collection section set by the collection section setting means, and a collection means capable of collecting the game information transmitted from the transmission means.
With
The collection section setting means
Based on the determination by the specific game state determining means that the specific game state is determined, the collection section after the end of the specific game state is set to the first collection section corresponding to the first special game state. It is possible and
Based on the determination by the specific game state determining means that the second specific game state is reached, the collection section after the end of the specific game state is set to the second collection section corresponding to the second special game state. It is possible and
The collecting means is
It is possible to collect the game information transmitted from the transmission means in the first collection section set by the collection section setting means.
A gaming device characterized in that it is possible to collect game information transmitted from the transmitting means in the second collecting section set by the collecting section setting means. A determination value determining means capable of determining whether or not the value indicated by the collection result by the collecting means corresponds to a predetermined determination value, and
A notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification based on the determination by the determination value determination means that the determination value does not correspond to the predetermined determination value,
With
The determination value determination means
It is possible to determine whether or not the value indicated by the collection result in the first collection section corresponds to the first determination value.
It is possible to determine whether or not the value indicated by the collection result in the second collection section corresponds to a second determination value different from the first determination value.
The notification means is
The value indicated by the collection result in the first collection section by the determination value determination means is the first
It is possible to execute a predetermined notification based on the determination that the determination value does not apply.
By the determination value determination means, the value indicated by the collection result in the second collection section is the second.
The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined notification can be executed based on the determination that the determination value does not apply. A determination value determining means capable of determining whether or not the value indicated by the collection result by the collecting means corresponds to a predetermined determination value, and
A notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification based on the determination by the determination value determination means that the determination value does not correspond to the predetermined determination value,
With
The determination value determination means
It is possible to determine whether or not the value indicated by the collection result in the first collection section is the first determination value.
It is possible to determine whether or not the value indicated by the collection result in the second collection section is a second determination value different from the first determination value.
The notification means is
The value indicated by the collection result in the first collection section by the determination value determination means is the first
Based on the determination value, it is possible to execute a predetermined notification.
By the determination value determination means, the value indicated by the collection result in the second collection section is the second.
The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined notification can be executed based on the determination of the determination value. The specific game state determination means determines the type of the specific game state based on the period in which the specific game information indicating that the game machine is in the specific game state is transmitted as the game information from the transmission means. The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is possible. The specific game state determination means can determine the type of the specific game state based on the payout game information, which is information about the game medium paid out from the payout means, which is transmitted as game information from the transmission means. The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. While the stopped game information transmitted based on the stop of the identification information indicating the game result is transmitted a plurality of times from the transmitting means as the game information, the payout game information is transmitted a predetermined number of times from the transmitting means. Based on this, the special game state transition determination means that can determine that the special gaming state has been entered, and
In the first collection section set by the collection section setting means, the special game state transition number collection means capable of collecting the number of times determined to have shifted to the special game state by the special game state transition determination means. The gaming device according to claim 5, wherein the device is provided. The collection section setting means can set a specific collection section from the start of the first specific gaming state to the end of the first special gaming state controlled after the end of the first specific gaming state.
Any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the collecting means can collect game information transmitted from the transmitting means as specific game information in the specific collecting section set by the collecting section setting means. The gaming device according to paragraph 1. As a transmission means capable of transmitting game information related to a game, a first special game state in which it is easier to shift to a special game state than a normal game state after the end of the first specific game state as a specific game state, and the specific game state. After the end of the second specific gaming state, it is possible to control the second special gaming state in which the transition to the special gaming state is easier than in the normal gaming state, and the special gaming transitioned in the first special gaming state. A control means that can be controlled so that the state is easier to win the game medium to the variable winning means than the special gaming state shifted in the second special gaming state, and a game to the variable winning means. A computer constituting a game device capable of collecting game information about a game machine provided with a payout means capable of paying out a predetermined number of game media based on a winning medium.
A specific game state determination means capable of determining the type of the specific game state based on the game information transmitted from the transmission means when the game machine is controlled to the specific game state.
A collection section setting means capable of setting a collection section after the end of the specific game state based on a determination result by the specific game state determination means, and a collection section setting means.
A collecting means capable of collecting game information transmitted from the transmitting means in the collecting section set by the collecting section setting means.
To function as
The collection section setting means
Based on the determination by the specific game state determining means that the specific game state is determined, the collection section after the end of the specific game state is set to the first collection section corresponding to the first special game state. It is possible and
Based on the determination by the specific game state determining means that the second specific game state is reached, the collection section after the end of the specific game state is set to the second collection section corresponding to the second special game state. It is possible and
The collecting means is
It is possible to collect the game information transmitted from the transmission means in the first collection section set by the collection section setting means.
A program characterized in that game information transmitted from the transmitting means can be collected in the second collecting section set by the collecting section setting means.

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