JP7309232B2 - Game device and program - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game device and program capable of collecting game information related to a game machine.

As a game device of this kind, an information processing device called a hall computer is installed in a game hall. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2004-248962

However, conventional gaming devices have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the game device of the present invention provides a first special game state in which a transition to a special game state in which a large winning opening is opened after a specific game state is completed is easier than in a normal game state; A second special game state in which the transition to the special game state is easier than in the normal game state and in which it is more difficult than the first special game state to enter a game medium into a large winning opening opened during the special game state. When a game medium is given to a player, it is possible to transmit provided game information, and when a game medium is used by a player, it is possible to send used game information. A game device that can be provided corresponding to a first game machine , and is controllable to the first special game state and the second special game state after the specific game state ends. , in a game device that can be provided corresponding to a second gaming machine capable of transmitting the first special game information when being controlled to the first special game state, after the specific game state ends, the second 1 based on the given game information and the used game information transmitted from the gaming machine, a first determination means capable of determining that it is in the first special game state , and after the end of the specific game state and second determination means capable of determining that the game is in the first special game state based on the first special game information transmitted from the second game machine.

Further, the program of the present invention, after the end of the specific game state, a special game state in which the big winning opening is opened, a first special game state that is easier to transition than the normal game state, and a special game state than the normal game state. Controllable to a second special game state in which transition to the special game state is easy and in which winning of game media into a big winning port opened during the special game state is more difficult than in the first special game state. corresponds to a first gaming machine capable of transmitting imparted game information when a game medium is imparted to a player, and capable of transmitting used game information when a game medium is used by a player. a game device that can be provided as a game device, which can be controlled to the first special game state and the second special game state after the end of the specific game state, and the first special game state , a computer that constitutes a game device that can be provided corresponding to a second game machine capable of transmitting the first special game information is controlled by the first game machine after the end of the specific game state . Transmitted from, based on the given game information and the used game information, a first determination means capable of determining that the first special game state , after the end of the specific game state, the second 2 Based on the first special game information transmitted from the game machine, it is configured to function as second determination means capable of determining that the first special game state is in effect.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system including a game device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a signal flow chart showing the flow of game signals in the game system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the apparatus for a game. 4 is a chart showing an example of game information collected by a game device; FIG. 10 is a table showing abnormality thresholds determined by a gaming device; FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game board of the game machine used as collection object. It is a chart showing the gaming performance of gaming machines to be collected. 4 is a time chart showing an output mode of game signals output from a gaming machine; 1 is a time chart for explaining a method for determining the type of a jackpot, (a) is a time chart for explaining a method for determining the type of a jackpot based on the output period of a jackpot signal; It is a time chart for explaining a method of judging the kind of big win based on the number of balls released during the output of the big win signal. It is a time chart for explaining a method for determining the state after the big hit, (a) is for explaining a method for determining that it is a small hit mode from the time when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied. (b) is a time chart for explaining a method of determining that the game is in the small hit mode retroactively after the big hit when a predetermined determination condition is established. 1 is a time chart for explaining a method of extending a section regarded as a big hit, (a) is a time chart in the case of considering a big hit section including a big hit and a small win mode occurring after that, and (b) 1 is a time chart when considering a big win section including a big win, a small win mode occurring after that, and a subsequent big win. It is a time chart for explaining a method of determining the number of occurrences of small hits. 10 is a flow chart showing collection interval setting processing 1 for determining the type of big win based on game information output during the big win and setting the collection interval after the big win according to the type of big win. 10 is a flow chart showing collection interval setting processing 2 for determining a game state after a big win based on game information output after a big win and setting a collection interval after a big win according to the type of game state. 10 is a flow chart showing collection interval setting processing 3 for determining a game state after a big win based on game information output after a big win and setting a collection interval after a big win according to the type of game state.

Preferred embodiments of each of a game device, a program, and a game system provided with the game device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15. FIG.

A gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, includes a gaming machine 10 such as a pachinko machine and a plurality of gaming devices.

Examples of game devices include an inter-stand machine 20 that lends game media such as game balls in exchange for the insertion of cash (banknotes), and a call lamp that displays game information related to the paired game machine 10 and has a function of calling a clerk. 30, a stand computer 40, an island computer 50, a hall computer 60 for collecting game information for each game machine 10, and the like.
In addition, although not particularly shown, the game machine 10 is a slot machine, the inter-machine machine 20 is of the type that lends out medals, a counting device capable of counting game media, and the game media acquired by the game machine 10 are exchanged for a predetermined prize. A game device such as a prize exchange device that performs a game is also installed.
These gaming devices each have communication means and are connected via a predetermined network (for example, a local area network) so as to be capable of data communication.

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 inter-machine 20, and the like. ing.

Specifically, the game machine 10 and the inter-machine machine 20 are provided with transmission means capable of transmitting game information relating to games, and game signals as shown in FIG. 2 are output from this transmission means.
For example, the gaming machine 10 outputs an out signal indicating the number of game media inserted, a safe signal (payout game information) indicating the number of game media paid out from the payout means provided in the gaming machine 10, and a specific game state such as a jackpot or bonus. It outputs a big hit signal, a probability variation/shortening time signal that indicates a probability variation state or a shortened state of symbol variation time such as special symbols, and a start signal that indicates the number of variations of special symbols or reels per game.
The inter-machine machine 20 outputs a sales signal indicating the amount of cash or the like inserted, gaming machine information that can specify the installed gaming machine, and the like.

When the game machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the out signal is output from a transmission means such as a game ball detection sensor provided in an out tank provided with the pachinko machine. do. If the game machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the out signal is output, for example, every time 10 game balls are inserted, and the safe signal is output, for example, every time 10 game balls are paid out. explain.
Further, as a signal indicating the number of game media to be paid out, the game machine 10 outputs a "planned payout number signal" (payout game information) instead of or in addition to the safe signal. This "scheduled payout number signal" is also output each time the scheduled payout number of 10 balls is generated. Specifically, every time the value of the "anticipated payout number counter" cumulatively stored in the gaming machine 10 becomes "10" based on the winning in the winning opening, it is output once.
Such game signals are transmitted to the hall computer 60 via the table computer 40 and the island computer 50 via the network.
The game signal undergoes predetermined data processing (for example, numerical processing) in at least one of the table computer 40, the island computer 50, and the hall computer 60, and is sequentially accumulated in the hall computer 60 as game information for each gaming machine 10. be done.

The hall computer 60 operates as an example of a game device, and for example, as shown in FIG. 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 comprising storage means such as a hard disk; etc., and is configured as an information processing device that is mainly operated by a game hall manager, store clerk, or the like.

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 by operating as a collecting unit.
The game information stored in the storage unit 64 includes the number of starts determined from the number of inputs of start signals, the number of outs determined from the number of inputs of out signals, the number of safes determined from the number of inputs of safe signals, and the number of safes in the number of outs. Base showing the percentage of numbers (e.g., percentage), difference balls (also called out balls) showing the difference between the number of outs and the number of safes, the number of jackpots obtained from the number of input jackpot signals, and the ratio between the number of starts and the number of jackpots. There are the probability of a big hit, the number of variable/time-shortening times obtained from the number of inputs of variable/time-shortening signals, and the amount of sales obtained from the number of inputs of sales signals. unit).

Further, the game information is classified according to the game state of the game machine 10 and stored.
As the game state of the gaming machine 10, when the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, a jackpot state (also referred to as a jackpot), a probability change state (also referred to as a probability change) in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot is high, and a special symbol. There are an advantageous state for the player such as a time shortening state (also referred to as time reduction) in which the variable time is shortened, and a normal game state (also referred to as a normal game) as a disadvantageous game state for the player. Note that the probability change state may overlap with the time reduction state, and the time reduction state may not overlap with the probability change state. In addition, in the time reduction state (during time reduction), the base is maintained around 100 regardless of whether or not it overlaps with the probability change state (probability change).

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 by operating as the game state determination means.
For example, when the jackpot signal is being received, it is determined that the jackpot is occurring. In addition, the game state other than these is determined as the normal game state.
Then, the control unit 65 operates as 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, the base, the number of balls released, and the probability (probability of winning a big hit) is divided into collection sections such as normal play, probability variation, and time reduction, and collected. The result is stored in the storage section 64 .

Also, the hall computer 60 monitors an abnormality of the gaming machine based on the collected gaming information.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, based on the game information collected during the time-saving probability variation, "probability variation base abnormality" and "probability variation excess abnormalities" are monitored.
"Probability base abnormality" refers to the fact that the base during the probability variation with a short time does not show a normal value but shows an abnormal value, and "probability excess abnormal" per 10 minutes) shows an abnormal value without showing a normal value.
The purpose of such monitoring is to monitor whether or not the base is increased more than necessary at this time when the base is increased compared to the normal game state based on the occurrence of time saving. In that sense, since the increase in the base is due to the reduction in working hours, the terms "probable variable base abnormality" and "probable variable over-abnormality" can be read as "short-time base abnormality" and "short-time overabnormality".
The control unit 65 operates as a determination value determining means, thereby determining whether or not the base during probability variation with time reduction and the output ball correspond to predetermined determination values (also referred to as threshold values).

For example, the base of the probability variation state with a general time reduction is within the range of 50 to 130 (second judgment value), as shown in FIG. is within this range. Then, when the probability-variable base with 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.
Also, to express this judgment in another way, the base of the probability variation state with a general time reduction is within the range of 50 to 130 (second judgment value), so the base during the probability variation with time reduction is this Determine if it is out of range, ie within the range of 0 to less than 50 or within the range of greater than 130. When the variable probability-probable base with 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 (also called difference ball) during probability variation with general time reduction is within 2000 balls per 10 minutes (second judgment value), as shown in "general probability variation" in FIG. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the ball output during probability variation with time reduction falls within this range. When the ball output during probability variation with 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 addition, to express this judgment in another way, the number of balls with a variable probability with a short time is within 2000 balls per 10 minutes (second judgment value), so the balls with a variable probability with a short time is out of this range, that is, in a range exceeding 2000 balls. When the number of balls released during probability variation 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 around 100 even during time saving without probability variation, using the same second judgment value as above, it is synonymous with "probability base abnormality" and "probability variation overabnormality". It is also possible to determine certain "time-saving base anomalies" and "time-saving excess anomalies."

In addition, not only during the time saving as described above, but also the normal gaming state, that is, the threshold value for the base abnormality during non-time reduction (referred to as "normal base abnormality") and the abnormal overshoot during non-time reduction (referred to as "normal overabnormality") can also be provided.
In the non-working time (normal game state), the base and ball output are lower than the working time state, so the threshold value of "normal base abnormality" is lower than the "variable base abnormality" numerical range (eg, 10 to 50, etc.) ), it is preferable that the threshold value of "usually too much abnormal" is a lower numerical value (eg, within 500 balls, etc.) than "probably too much abnormal".
Further, when monitoring the "normal base abnormality" and when monitoring the "variable probability base abnormality", the abnormality notification mode at the time of abnormality determination may be changed.
In addition, the threshold value for determining an abnormality in each game state such as non-working time and working time reduction is input by an operator such as a manager or a store clerk of the game hall through the input unit 61 provided in the hall computer 60. can be set to any value.

In addition, the hall computer 60 operates the display unit 63 as an informing means by the control unit 65, and issues a predetermined information based on the determination that the base during probability variation and the number of balls released do not correspond to the predetermined determination values. let it happen Specifically, when the above abnormality is determined, notification is given to the effect that the abnormality is present.
The notification that an abnormality is indicated can be made through the display screen of the display unit 63. For example, ``the game machine 10 in the XX series is ``excessive probability variation''. to display a message such as Thus, the manager of the game arcade can confirm whether or not the game machine 10 in the XX series has an abnormality.

In addition, the determination value (threshold value) for monitoring such "probability variation base abnormality" and "probability variation excess abnormality" may change depending on the game performance of the gaming machine.
It is common to set the base around 100 so as not to reduce the number of balls in the current player's possession or to maintain the number of balls held by the current player, regardless of whether or not there is a probability change. Some gaming machines to be collected have the ability to increase the number of balls released during this time saving.
When collecting game information of a gaming machine having such performance, since the above judgment value does not apply, it is possible to judge "probability base abnormality" and "probability variation overabnormality" even though it is not abnormal. Therefore, proper monitoring cannot be performed.
For example, there are the following gaming machines that have the performance of increasing the number of paid balls in a short period of time regardless of whether or not the probability is variable.

FIG. 6 shows an example of a game board 11 provided in a game machine 10 (pachinko machine) having the performance of increasing the number of paid balls during time saving.
This game board 11 has two starting ports 110 and 111, two special symbol display devices 112 and 113, two big winning ports 114 and 115 (variable winning means), a normal symbol operating gate 116, and a normal symbol display device 117. , two normal winning openings 120 and 121, an out opening 122, and the like are provided. In addition, the starting port 111 is a normal electric accessory (electric tulip), and the normal symbol display device 117 is configured so that the entrance can be enlarged by the winning display. Also, the display device 118 is a display device for effect, and performs display related to the display results of the two special symbol display devices 112 and 113 . For example, the display 118 is provided with decorative designs corresponding to the special design display devices 112 and 113 as related displays.

With such a configuration, for example, when the starting port 110 is won, the pattern (identification information) of the special pattern display device 112 starts to change, and stops changing after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. When the stopped symbol indicates a big win (game result), the game enters a big win state (specific game state) in which the big winning opening 114 is opened a predetermined number of times.
Also, when the starting port 111 is won while the entrance is expanding, the pattern (identification information) of the special pattern display device 113 starts to fluctuate, and stops fluctuating after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. When the stopped symbol indicates a big win (game result), the game enters a big win state (specific game state) in which the big winning opening 114 is opened a predetermined number of times.
The number of times the big winning opening 114 is opened is called the number of rounds, and changes according to the combination of the big winning symbols.
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at "3", "5" and "7", respectively, the big prize opening 114 opens 16 times, resulting in a 16-round big hit. Also, when the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop at "1", "2", "4", "6", "8", "9", and "0" respectively, the big winning opening 114 opens six times. 6 rounds to open will be a big hit.
In addition, other symbols (eg, "E", "L", "- , etc.) are symbols indicating a failure, and even if these stop, the big winning opening 114 will not be opened.
In addition, 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 is opened twice.

Further, the specifications of each winning port, display device, etc. can be, for example, as follows.
[Number of prize balls]
・Starting port 110: 4 prize balls ・Starting port 111: 1 prize ball ・Big prize mouth 114: 15 prize balls ・Big prize mouth 115: 10 prize balls [Special pattern / pending digestion]
- The two special symbol display devices 112 and 113 each have four holding devices and can be changed simultaneously. When one special pattern display device stops with a big hit or a small win pattern, the other special pattern display device loses or the fluctuation is interrupted until the big win or the small win ends.
[Jackpot]
・Maximum opening time of the big winning gate in one round: 28 seconds ・Maximum number of winning gates in one round: 10 ・Interval time from the start of the big win to opening the big winning gate: 1 second ・Between each round Interval time: 1 second ・Interval time at the end of the jackpot: 1 second ・Average digestion time in 1 round (average opening time): 8 seconds

The above terms can be defined, for example, as follows.
・Prize balls: The number of balls paid out from a gaming machine when a game ball enters a prize-winning slot.
・Maximum open time of the big prize gate in one round: Maximum time that the big prize gate can be opened per round. When this time elapses, regardless of the number of prizes won, the big prize opening is closed.
・Maximum number of prizes won in a single round: The number of balls allowed to win prizes in the big prizes. When the number of balls is won in the big winning hole, the big winning hole shifts to a closed state even before the maximum opening time per round of the big winning hole elapses.
Interval time between rounds: The time from the end of one round to the start of the next round (time during which the big winning opening is blocked between rounds).
・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.

In addition, this gaming machine 10 has a probability variation function. For example, in the low-probability state, the probability that the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 stop with the big winning symbols is 1/319, but as shown in FIG. When odd numbers of 3", "5", "7", and "9" result in a big win, after the big win, until the next big win, the special symbol display devices 112, 113 stop at the big win, and the probability of the big win is 1/1. It becomes a high probability state (during probability change) that changes to 75. In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, the probability variation ratio is 1/2 because five symbols out of the 10 jackpot symbols are probability variations, but the probability variation ratio is not limited to this.
In the case of providing the 2-round big win, at least one of a big win with a variable probability after the big win (sudden definite) and a big win with no variable probability after the big win (rush) can be provided.
In addition, during this probability variation, the time is shortened, and the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 becomes a winning display becomes higher than in the normal game state, and the opening time of the starting port 111 becomes longer. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol fluctuation time of the normal symbol display device 117 is shorter than the normal game state. As a result, the winning frequency of the game ball to the starting port 111 increases. Then, based on the increase in the winning frequency of the starting opening 111, the base relating to the starting opening winning is maintained at about 100.
In addition, during this time saving, 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 hit the jackpot with even number symbols of ``2'', ``4'', ``6'', ``8'' and ``0'', the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 after the jackpot. Until the total fluctuates 60 times (until the special pattern stops 60 times), there is no probability fluctuation, but it will be in a short time.
In addition, during this time saving, the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 becomes a winning display becomes higher than that in the normal game state, and the opening time of the start port 111 becomes longer. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol fluctuation time of the normal symbol display device 117 is shorter than the normal game state. As a result, the winning frequency of the game ball to the starting port 111 increases. Then, based on the increase in the winning frequency of the starting opening 111, the base relating to the starting opening winning is maintained at about 100.
As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment shortens the time with variable probability after the jackpot with odd-numbered symbols, and shortens the time without variable probability after the jackpot with even-numbered symbols.
In addition, during this time saving, the entrance of the starting port 111 becomes easier to expand than in the normal game state so as to maintain the base around 100, and the winning frequency of 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-described method as an example, but the probability that the normal symbol display device 117 will be displayed as a hit is higher than that in the normal game state. 111 to be longer than the normal game state, and to shorten the pattern variation time (stop time can also be included) of the normal pattern display device 117 than the normal game state, one or two or more. Any combination of methods may be used.
In this embodiment, the 16-round jackpot is an example of the first specific game state, and the 6-round jackpot that becomes a high-probability state after the jackpot is an example of the second specific game state.

The game performance of the gaming machine 10 described so far is the same as that of a general variable probability type pachinko machine, but the gaming machine 10 further has the performance of increasing the number of balls to be paid out during a time saving operation.
For example, there is a "small hit" in the types of hits of the special symbol display device 113, and this small win frequently appears during time saving (for example, winning probability of 1/1.01).

A "small hit" is an example of a special game state. It means a hit state in which the game is stopped and the big winning opening 115 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). In this case, the big 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). Also, even if the opening time is within the predetermined time, the big prize opening 115 is closed when a predetermined number of prizes (for example, 10 balls) are won.
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 time saving, that is, the time shortening 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 saving, regardless of whether or not it is accompanied by probability variation, and as a result, the special symbol display device 113 is likely to operate.
However, this "small hit" is configured so that the benefit can be enjoyed only during the time saving after the big hit of 16 rounds even during the time saving.

This configuration makes it easier for the game ball to enter the big winning hole 115 during the time reduction after the big win of 16 rounds than during the time reduction after the big win of 6 rounds by the control means provided in the game machine 10.例文帳に追加It is realized by controlling as follows.

Regardless of whether or not it is accompanied by a probability change, a "small hit" is frequently generated during all the time saving, but the benefits of the "small win" are enjoyed only during the time saving after the 16-round big hit. 11 can also be realized by providing a movable piece 119 that displaces between the form shown in FIG. 6(a) and the form shown in FIG. 6(b).
Specifically, although the control means of the game machine 10 causes the "minor hit" to occur frequently not only during the time saving after the big hit of 16 rounds, but also during all the time saving, during the time saving after the big hit of 6 rounds, As shown in 6 ( a ), when the big winning hole 115 is open, the movable piece 119 is displaced to prevent the game ball from entering the big winning hole 115 .
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(b), during the time saving after the big hit of 16 rounds, when the big winning hole 115 is open, the game balls are not prevented from entering the big winning hole 115. The movable piece 119 is displaced.
Due to the displacement of the movable piece 119 in this way, although the "small win" frequently occurs during all time saving, the small win frequent occurrence state occurs, but the benefit of the "small win" can be enjoyed only during the time saving after the 16 round big win. State, that is, substantially only during the short time after the 16-round big win, it is possible to generate a "small win mode" (first special game state) in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the big win opening 115.例文帳に追加
In other words, the first special game state ("small win mode") occurs during the time saving after the 16-round big hit, and regardless of whether or not it is accompanied by probability variation, during the time saving after the 6-round big win, the small win is frequent. , it becomes a second special game state in which it is difficult to enjoy the benefits, and it is easier for the game ball to enter the big prize opening 115 during the time reduction after the big win of 16 rounds than during the time reduction after the big win of 6 rounds. It will be controlled so that In other words, the time saving after the 16-round big hit becomes a substantial "small hit mode".
In addition, in the normal game state, the control means provided in the gaming machine 10 is set to make it difficult for a "small hit" to occur (because the opening of the starting port 111 is less likely to expand than during time saving), thereby shortening the time. In the state, that is, in the special game state, it is easier to shift to the "small win" than in the normal game state.
It should be noted that it is easier for the game ball to enter the big winning opening 115 in the first special game state (time saving after the 16th round jackpot) than in the second special game state (time saving after the 6th round jackpot). The control method is not limited to the illustrated control of the movable piece 119, and can be realized by any method. For example, in the second special game state, "the small winning symbols do not stop", "the big winning opening 115 is opened only for a very short time after the small winning".
Moreover, even in the second special game state, there may be a case where the player wins the big prize opening 115 . In this case, it is preferable that it is more difficult to win the big prize opening 115 than in the first special game state.
Also, the movable piece 119 is displaced to a form that does not prevent the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 115 shown in FIG. In the game state, it is preferable to displace to the form shown in FIG. 6(a).

Since the "small hit mode" controlled to occur only after such a 16-round big hit overlaps with the time saving mode, the base during the time saving is increased by winning a prize at the starting port 111, and the small win mode. It will be in a high base state with the base increase due to generation. As a result, when collecting the game information of the gaming machine 10 having such a game performance, since the determination value (second determination value) during the probability change with the time reduction described above does not apply, even though it is not abnormal Therefore, it is possible to judge "probability variation base abnormality" and "probability variation excess abnormality", and it is not possible to perform proper monitoring.
Therefore, it is preferable to change the determination value only during the short time after the 16th round big hit.

For example, in the "probability variation base abnormality", the probability variation base with a special time saving that overlaps with the small hit mode is 200 to 300 (first judgment value), as shown in the "special probability variation" in FIG. It is set to be within the range, and it is determined whether the base in the probability variation with short time falls within this range. By the operation of the control part 65 as a judgment value judging means, when the probability-variable base with time reduction falls within this range, it is judged to be normal, and when it does not fall within this range, it is judged to be abnormal.
Also, to express this judgment in another way, the base during probability variation with a special time saving that overlaps with the small hit mode is set to be within the range of 200 to 300 (first judgment value), It is determined whether the variable base with short time is outside this range, ie, within the range of 0 to less than 200, or within the range of more than 300. When the variable probability-probable base with 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.

In addition, in the "probability variation too much abnormal", the probability variation ball (also called difference ball) with a special time saving that overlaps with the small hit mode is shown in FIG. It is set to be within 3000 balls (first determination value), and it is determined whether or not the balls released during probability variation with time reduction fall within this range. By the operation of the control part 65 as a judgment value judging means, it judges that the ball is normal when the output ball during probability variation with time reduction falls within this range, and judges that it is abnormal when it does not fall within this range.
In addition, to express this judgment in another way, the number of balls released during a variable probability with a special short time that overlaps with the small hit mode is set to be within 3000 balls per 10 minutes (first judgment value). , it is determined whether or not the number of balls released during probability variation with time reduction is outside this range, that is, within a range exceeding 3000 balls. When the number of balls released during probability variation with 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.
In addition, the base of the probability variable state with a general time reduction that does not overlap with the small hit mode and the ball output during general time reduction that does not overlap with the small hit mode are the thresholds shown in "General probability variation" in FIG. 5 ( It goes without saying that the “probability variation base abnormality” and the “probability variation excess abnormality” are determined based on the second determination value).

In addition, the hall computer 60 operates the display unit 63 as an informing device by the control unit 65, and determines that the base and the number of balls released during the small hit mode do not correspond to the predetermined determination values. make a notification. Specifically, when the above abnormality is determined, notification is given to the effect that the abnormality is present.
The notification that an abnormality is indicated can be made through the display screen of the display unit 63, for example, "The XX number of the gaming machine 10 is 'probability variable base abnormality'." to display a message such as Thus, the manager of the game arcade can confirm whether or not the game machine 10 in the XX series has an abnormality.
In addition, it is preferable to change the notification mode between the general probability variation and the special probability variation so that it is possible to distinguish between the general probability variation and the special probability variation.

In changing the determination value, it is necessary to determine whether or not the game state of the gaming machine 10 is such that the determination value should be changed.
When a game signal capable of specifying a ``small win mode'' is output as a game signal indicating a game state from the game machine 10, proper monitoring is performed by changing the determination value over the output period. be able to.
However, since there are cases where the game signal that can specify the "small hit mode" is not output, in such a case, from other game signals, it is possible to select "small win mode" or "non-small win mode". It is necessary to determine whether
In the following description, when the gaming machine 10 does not output a game signal that can specify the "small hit mode", and it is determined from other game signals whether it is in the "small hit mode" or "non-small hit mode" will be explained.

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

As a method to identify the "small hit mode", there is an indirect judgment method that determines the "jack type" that will shift to the "small hit mode" and a direct judgment method that directly judges the "state after the big hit". Two methods can be mentioned. Each method will be described below.

In the indirect determination method, the "type of jackpot" is determined.
As described above, there is a difference that the number of rounds is 16 rounds for the big win that shifts to the "small win mode", and 6 rounds for the big win that does not shift to the "small win mode".
In the hall computer 60, the control unit 65 operates as a specific game state determination means from such a difference, and determines the "type of big win", thereby determining whether the state after the big win is the "small win mode" or not. identify.

For example, depending on the length of the output period of the "jackpot signal", it is determined whether the number of rounds is a jackpot of 16 rounds or another jackpot (6-round jackpot).
For example, the control section 65 measures the time T from the rise to the fall of the jackpot signal received via the communication section 62, as shown in FIG. 9(a).
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 16 rounds of the big win, the game state to be shifted after the big win is specified as the "small win mode". Since this "small hit mode" overlaps with the time saving, as shown in FIG. ” is specified as a “small hit mode”, and the control unit 65 can also generate a “small hit mode signal” in this “a section”.
In addition, T1 and T2 have a relationship of T1>big hit time threshold>T2. Here, the jackpot time threshold can be set to, for example, a time longer than the average jackpot time of 6 rounds and shorter than the average jackpot time of 16 rounds (for example, the average duration of 10 rounds).
For example, if the average duration of 16 rounds jackpot is 137 seconds (jack start interval 1 second + jackpot end interval 1 second + interval between rounds 15 seconds + 16 rounds average duration 128 seconds (16 rounds x 8 seconds)), this 91 seconds obtained by subtracting 37 seconds from the time can be used as the above-mentioned "10 round average duration time" as the jackpot time threshold.
If the output period of the "jackpot signal" is longer than the jackpot time threshold value (91 seconds), it is determined that the 16-round jackpot has occurred, and the output period of the "jackpot signal" is less than the jackpot time threshold value (91 seconds). If so, it may be determined to be a 6-round jackpot.

In place of or in addition to the length of the output period of the "jackpot signal", the output of the "safe signal" (payout game information, however, the "planned payout number signal") during the output of the "jackpot signal" From the amount of the number, it can be determined whether the number of rounds is a 16-round jackpot or another jackpot (6-round jackpot).
For example, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the control unit 65 measures the output (reception) number Y of the "safe signal" while receiving the jackpot signal.
When the number of outputs is Y1, it is determined that the number of rounds is 16 rounds, and when the number of outputs is Y2 (<Y1), it is determined that the number of rounds is 6 rounds.
As a result, when it is determined that the number of rounds is 16 rounds of the big win, the game state to be shifted after the big win is specified as the "small win mode". Since this "small hit mode" overlaps with the time saving mode, as shown in FIG. It can also be specified as "hit mode" and the control unit 65 can generate a "small hit mode signal".
Y1 and Y2 have a relationship of Y1>safe number threshold>Y2. Here, the safe number threshold can be set to a value that is larger than the average output number of "safe signals" in the 6-round jackpot and smaller than the average output number of "safe signals" in the 16-round jackpot (for example, average output number of "safe signals" during 10-round digestion, etc.).
For example, the number of winning balls for a 10-round jackpot is 15 prize balls x 10 counts x 10 rounds (1500 balls). ' can be the average output number of 'safe signals' during 10 rounds, which is the safe number threshold.
If the output number of the "safe signal" is equal to or greater than the safe number threshold value (150), it is determined that the 16-round jackpot is achieved, and if the output number of the "safe signal" is less than the safe number threshold value (150). , may be determined to be a 6-round jackpot.
In this way, the hall computer 60 determines whether or not the state after the big win is the "small win mode" by the control unit 65 operating as a specific game state determining means and determining the "type of the big win". can do.

Next, in the direct determination method, the "state after the big hit" is directly determined.
As described above, during the "small win mode", since it overlaps with the time saving mode, it becomes a high base state in which base increases due to the occurrence of small wins are added in addition to base increases due to winning prizes at the start port 111 (electric tulip).
On the other hand, during the time saving without the "small hit mode", since the base is only increased by winning the starting port 111 (electric tulip), the time saving medium with the "small hit mode" and the "small hit mode" are accompanied. There is a difference in the number of outputs of "safe signals" between time saving and non-working.
In the hole computer 60, the control unit 65 operates as a special game state determination means from such a difference, and determines the "type of state after the big hit", that is, the "type of special game state", thereby determining the state. is in "small hit mode".

For example, the control unit 65 may be a "safe signal" (payout game information, however, a "scheduled payout number signal" while a "start signal" (stop game information) is output a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times). ), and when the number of outputs of the "safe signal" exceeds a specific value (for example, 3 times), it can be determined as "small win mode" (first special game state).
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 65 monitors the number of outputs of the "safe signal" while the "start signal" is output five times. In this example, the number of outputs of the "safe signal" at the time point (P2) when the sixth start signal is output is retroactively counted. Alternatively, the number of outputs of the "safe signal" at the fifth rise or fall of the start signal may be retroactively measured. The number of outputs of the "safe signal" in this case is 5 times, and since it exceeds the number of outputs of at least 3 times, it is determined as the "small hit mode".
The number of outputs of the "safe signal" three times is synonymous with the fact that 30 or more game balls have been paid out from the gaming machine 10. game ball has been paid out.
In addition, when the number of outputs of the "safe signal" is less than a specific value (eg, 3 times) while the "start signal" is output a predetermined number of times (eg, 5 times), the "small win mode" is not involved. It can also be determined that the time is being shortened (second special game state). In this case, during the time saving without the "small hit mode", it does not matter whether it is variable or non-variable.

By such determination of the "small hit mode", as shown in FIG. 10 (a), from the time point P2 when the determination condition is established, the control unit 65 launches the "small hit mode signal", until the next big hit It can also be output continuously (b period).
In this case, at the timing P1 when the output of the big hit signal is stopped, the setting is once made to be regarded as the time saving (second collection section) without the "small hit mode", and then the timing P2 when the "small hit mode" is determined. From there, you can also make settings to change during the "small hit mode".
Further, as shown in FIG. 10(b), from the time point P2 when the judgment condition is satisfied, while the "small hit mode signal" is raised, from the time point P2 when the judgment condition is satisfied to the time point P1 when the previous big hit is completed. It is also possible to retroactively set the condition to be regarded as being in the "small hit mode" (a+b section).
In this way, the hall computer 60, the control unit 65 operates as a special game state determination means, by determining the "type of state after the big hit", that is, the "type of special game state", the "small win mode ” can be specified.

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

In this way, by determining the "small hit mode" by either the indirect determination method or the direct determination method, the thresholds of the "probability base abnormality" and "probability variation excessive abnormalities" monitored during this time are changed to appropriate values can do.
Specifically, regardless of whether or not the probability variation is involved, when it is determined that the time saving is not accompanied by the "small hit mode", the threshold value corresponding to the "general probability variation" in FIG. value) to monitor "probability base anomaly" and "probability overrun anomaly". On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving is accompanied by the "small hit mode", the threshold in the meantime is set to the threshold (first determination value) corresponding to the "special probability variation" in FIG. Monitor for "excessive variation abnormalities".
Thus, by accurately determining the game state after the big hit, a threshold suitable for the game state can be set, and optimum monitoring can be performed.

Further, by judging such a "small hit mode", it is possible not only to monitor abnormalities but also to collect game information for each game state.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, game information such as "number of starts" and "base" is collected during time saving, but further distinction is made as to whether or not the "minor win mode" is in progress. It is also possible to collect game information.
In other words, by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection section setting means, the time reduction medium (first special game state) accompanied by the "small win mode" is set as the first collection section, and the time reduction medium without the "small win 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.
In the direct determination method, the collection interval after the big hit is once set as the second collection interval by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection interval setting means, and from the time when it is determined that the time reduction is accompanied by the "small hit mode" , the collection interval after the big hit set as the second collection interval can be changed to the first collection interval and set. Also, in this case, when changing the collection section to the first collection section, it is preferable to go back to after the big win.

Further, during the "small hit mode", the game state is such that the player can expect the same amount of balls to be released as the big win.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when three big win signals are output, it is originally processed as if three big wins have occurred. It is also possible to carry out processing in which the corresponding 'a section' during the 'hitting mode' is regarded as a big hit.
Specifically, by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection interval setting means, as shown in FIG. "Section 2" combined with the corresponding "a section" can also be regarded as one jackpot section (specific collection section).
Then, the game information collected in this "section 2" is processed as game information (specific game information) during a big hit by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collecting means.
For example, the display unit 63 can display the number of safe signals output (or the number of balls paid out or the number of balls left) collected in this “section 2”.

Furthermore, it is also possible to regard the third jackpot signal output section following the "a section" corresponding to the "small hit mode" as one jackpot section.
Since the "small win mode" overlaps with the variable probability period in which the next big win is guaranteed, it is preferable to regard the 16 round big win, the "small win mode" and the next big win as one big win. There is
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the operation of the control unit 65 as the collection interval setting means corresponds to the output interval of the second big hit signal determined as the 16 round big hit and during the "small hit mode". "Section 2", which is a combination of the "a section" and the third jackpot signal output section (section 3), can be regarded as one jackpot section (specific collection section).
Then, the game information collected in this "section 2" is processed as game information (specific game information) during a big hit by the operation of the control unit 65 as the collecting means.
For example, the display unit 63 can display the number of safe signals output (or the number of balls paid out or the number of balls left) collected in this “section 2”.

In addition, along with specifying the game state corresponding to the "small win mode", it is also possible to collect the number of "small wins" that occur during the "small win mode".
Since the small hit is a hit state that occurs with the operation of the special symbol display device 113, it occurs after the start signal is output. Further, since the big winning hole 115 is opened during the small hit, when the game ball wins due to the opening, the "safe signal" is output a predetermined number of times.
From the characteristics of such a "small hit", the control unit 65 operates as a special game state transition determination means, and after the start signal is output, when the "safe signal" is output a predetermined number of times, It can be regarded as the timing of occurrence of a small hit.
For example, as the specifications of the gaming machine 10, it is assumed that 10 game balls are paid out when the big winning hole 115 is won, and in the "small hit", the opening of the big winning hole 115 for about 1.8 seconds averages 2 balls. Assuming that 1 game balls enter the big winning hole 115, about 20 game balls will be paid out by the occurrence of one small hit. Then, due to the occurrence of the "small win", the "safe signal" may be output twice after the start signal is output.
By using the characteristic output form of the game signal at the time of occurrence of such a small hit, the occurrence of the small hit is specified, and the control unit 65 operates as a special game state transition number collection means, so that the "small hit It is possible to collect the number of occurrences of "minor hits" during "Mode".

Specifically, the control unit 65 operates as a special game state transition determination means, and every time a "start signal" (stop game information) is output, the previous "start signal" is output to the current "start signal". The number of outputs of "safe signals" (payout game information, however, "planned payout number signals" may be used) output until the output of "signals" is counted.
When the number of outputs of the "safe signal" is a predetermined number (for example, 2 or more), it is assumed that the "small win" is being generated from the output of the previous "start signal" to the current output of the "start signal". judge.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, at the output timing 3 of the "start signal", the "safe signal" output between the previous output timing 2 of the "start signal" and the current output timing 3 of the "start signal"' is '1', so it is not determined that a 'small hit' has occurred.
On the other hand, at the "start signal" output timing 5, the number of "safe signals" output from the previous "start signal" output timing 4 to the current "start signal" output timing 5 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 Since the number of outputs of "signal" is "2" respectively, it is determined that a "minor win" has occurred.
Also, for other "start signal" output timings, the number of "safe signal" outputs between the previous "start signal" output and the current "start signal" output is "1" or less. , It is not determined that a "small hit" has occurred.
Based on the result of such determination, the control unit 65 operates as special game state transition frequency collection means, and in the example shown in FIG. Collected.
In this way, every time a "start signal" is output, the "safe By counting the number of "signal" outputs, it is possible to determine whether or not a "small hit" has occurred, thereby collecting the number of "small hits" that have shifted to the "small hit mode".

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

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

In the jackpot type determination process, for example, as described above, the length of the jackpot signal, alternatively or in addition to this, the "safe signal" (or the "scheduled payout number signal" during reception of the jackpot signal, hereinafter FIG. 14, 15 is the same), the judgment processing of the "jackpot type", that is, the "type of the specific game state" is performed based on the number of receptions.
As a result of the determination process, it is determined whether or not the "jackpot type" is the first specific game state (16 round jackpot) (S3).
When it is determined to be the first specific game state (16th round jackpot) (S3-Yes), the collection section after the end of the jackpot (specific game state) is set to the first collection section corresponding to the "small win mode" ( S4), the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first specific game state (16 round big hit) (S3-No), that is, when it is determined as the second specific game state (6 round big hit), after the big hit (specific game state) ends is set to the second collection section that does not correspond to the "small win mode" (S5), and the process is terminated.
In addition, the second collection section indicates a time saving medium (probable or non-probable) without the "small hit mode", and after receiving a predetermined number of starts (for example, 60 times), the next big hit Before the signal is received, when the probability variation / time saving signal falls, this section can be determined as "time saving medium" without probability variation after the fact, and even if the next big hit signal is received, the probability variation / When the time saving signal is standing up, it is possible to determine this section as "probability change" after the fact.
In this case, when it is determined to be "time saving" without probability change, the section in the finished time saving state may be set as a section different from the probability change state, and game information may be collected separately from other sections. For example, 1st section = small hit mode (shorter probability), 2nd section = non-small hit mode (shorter time), 3rd section = non-smaller mode (shorter time), 4th section = normal mode (non-probability Non-time-saving = normal game state), etc., and game information can be collected for each section (similarly in FIGS. 14 and 15).

FIG. 14 is a flow chart of collection interval setting process 2 showing the collection interval setting process based on the determination of the "type of game state after big win".
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 has not stopped (S11-No), the processing is terminated, and when the reception of the jackpot signal has stopped (S11-Yes), the following processing is executed.

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

When it is determined that the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is the first special game state ("small win mode") (S15-Yes), in S12, once in the second collection section that does not correspond to the "small win mode" The set collection section is changed to the first collection section corresponding to the "small win mode" and set (S16).
As shown in FIG. 10(a), this setting can be changed from the second collection section to the first collection section from the point P2 when the first special game state ("small win mode") is determined. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10(b), it is also possible to go back to time point P1 when the reception of the jackpot signal is stopped, and change the setting from the second collection period to the first collection period.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is not the first special game state ("small hit mode") (S15-No), that is, the second special game state (normal probability variation / time saving medium ), the process ends. In other words, the processing ends while the collection interval after the end of the big win (specific game state) corresponding to the big win signal related to the reception stop is set to the second collection interval that does not correspond to the "small win mode".

FIG. 15 is a flow chart of collection interval setting process 3 showing the collection interval setting process based on the determination of the "type of game state after big win".
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 has not stopped (S21-No), the processing is terminated, and when the reception of the jackpot signal has stopped (S21-Yes), the following processing is executed.

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

When the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is determined to be the first special game state ("small hit mode") (S24-Yes), the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is changed to the "small hit mode (S25).
As shown in FIG. 10(a), this setting can be changed from the second collection section to the first collection section from the point P2 when the first special game state ("small win mode") is determined. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10(b), it is also possible to go back to time point P1 when the reception of the jackpot signal is stopped, and change the setting from the second collection period to the first collection period.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state after the big hit (specific game state) is not the first special game state ("small hit mode") (S24-No), that is, the second special game state (normal probability variation / time saving medium ), the game state after the big win (specific game state) is set to the second collection section that does not correspond to the "small win mode" (S26).
In this way, in the first collection section and the second collection section set by the characteristic operation of the control unit 65 shown in FIGS. The game information from the pausing machine 20 is sorted and collected for each collection section.

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

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 the variable probability state, the special section is set, and the player is in the non-variable probability state. If the normal state is advantageous to , it can be set as a normal section and game information can be collected for each set collection section, but only special sections and normal sections can be set as collection sections, and the special state For gaming machines in which there are multiple types of , since a special section could not be set for each special state, an appropriate collection section could not be set.
According to the game device of the present embodiment, all or part of such problems that conventional game devices should be improved can be solved.

Although the 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 can be made within the scope of the present invention. It goes without saying that implementation is possible.

The gaming machine 10 to be collected may be the gaming machine 10 of the following modified embodiments.
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 the present embodiment.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 112 is configured not to win a small prize, but may win. Also, when the special symbol display device 112 wins a small prize, the winning probability of the small prize may be higher than that of the special symbol display device 113, may be lower, or may be the same.
The probability variation state (probability variation state) continues until the next big hit is won, but even in the so-called "ST type" pachinko machine where the probability variation state ends based on the specified number of special symbol variations. good. Incidentally, in the case of the ST type, the specified number of times may be any number of times.
Also, a pachinko machine of a so-called "falling lottery type" that continues until the variable probability state wins the falling lottery may be used. In this case, the falling lottery probability may be any value.
In addition, the variable state is assumed to shift according to the type of the special symbol (jackpot symbol) that is stopped and displayed. It may be controlled by a so-called "V probability change machine" that does not move unless it passes through a specific area.
Also, the types and ratios of (big hit symbols) that can shift to the variable probability state are not limited to the present embodiment.
In addition, two large winning openings (attackers) are provided, one of which is dedicated to small winning and the other is dedicated to big winning. It may also be used for both.
In addition, it is also possible to set the order of execution of the reservation to operate the special symbol display devices 112 and 113 as the order of winning to the starting port, or to give priority to either the special symbol display device 112 or the special symbol display device 113. .
In addition, although the big win to shift to the small win mode is limited to the big win of 16 rounds, other big wins may also shift to the small win mode.
In addition, regardless of whether or not it is accompanied by a probability change, it is made to shift to a small hit frequent state only when it shifts to a time reduction state (time reduction), but it is a probability change state and the entrance of the start port 111 (electric tulip) is expanded. may occur frequently and the base may be changed only during the short working hours in which a base of about 100 can be maintained, or only during the short working hours without a probability change.
In addition, not only during the time saving but also after the big hit, the state is shifted to the small hit frequent appearance state, and the state may be shifted to the small hit mode based on establishment of a specific condition among them.
In addition, it may shift to the small hit mode only after the big hit in a certain special pattern.
During 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 progress. As a result, the hole computer 60 can determine whether or not it is the small hit mode by receiving this game signal.

Determination of the small hit mode (type of specific game state) based on the game information transmitted during the big hit may be the following modified embodiments.
For example, if there are a plurality of big hits that shift to the small hit mode, it may be determined that the transition to the small hit mode is made when game information that can be determined to correspond to the plurality of big hits is received ( For example, if the 16th round and the 15th round are transitions to the small hit mode, when game information that can be determined to be the big hit is received, it is determined to shift to the small hit mode, etc.).
Moreover, you may use together the function which determines small hit mode based on the game information after a big hit. According to this, even if it is erroneously determined to be the small winning mode based on the game information during the big winning, it can be corrected on the way. That is, when judging the small winning mode by the output period of the big winning signal, when the game ball is not allowed to enter the big winning opening during the big winning, the game ball is made to enter the big winning opening as usual during the big winning of 6 rounds. A jackpot signal output period equivalent to 16 rounds in the case may occur, and in that case, there is a possibility that it is determined to be the jackpot mode even though it is not the jackpot mode. However, if both functions are used together, even if it is erroneously determined as the small hit mode, it can be corrected to the non-small hit mode after the fact.
In addition, when correcting after the fact, it is preferable to change all the collected sections after the end of the big hit to the non-small hit mode later.
Also, if the 16 rounds end remarkably early, the opposite may occur (even though it is a small hit mode, it is determined to be a non-small hit mode), but if both functions are used together, this can also be handled appropriately. can.
In addition, it is conceivable to use various information such as a safe signal, an out signal, the number of difference (balls paid out), a jackpot signal output period, etc. as the game information during the jackpot. The game information to be used may be changed according to the game state before shifting to the big win.
In addition, when it is determined that a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) or more, the transition to the small hit mode has occurred continuously (when the transition to the small hit mode occurs after the occurrence of the predetermined number of big hits), a predetermined notification is made. may indicate a possible error in the decision function.
In addition, as the collection section, "small hit mode" and "non-small hit mode" (second collection section) are provided, but among the "non-small hit mode", Since there is a "small hit mode", it may be set to either according to the number of transmissions of the start signal until the probability variable / time saving signal is no longer received after the end of the big hit (in the case of this embodiment, 60 starts after the big hit, if the probability variable/short time signal is no longer received, set to "non-probability variable non-small hit mode", etc.).

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 embodiments.
For example, after the big hit, in the example of setting the collection interval as a "non-small hit mode" (second collection interval), for a predetermined period after the big hit (for example, until the start signal is received 10 times), there is no collection interval is not set, and if it is determined that it is in the "small hit mode" before the predetermined period elapses, the collection section (first collection section) of the "small hit mode" is set, and the " If it is not determined that it is in the "small hit mode", the collection section may be set as the "non-small hit mode" (second collection section).
Even when the "non-small hit mode" is set, if it is determined that the "small hit mode" is in progress after that, the collected section after the big hit may be treated as the "small hit mode", After setting the collection period as the ``small hit mode'', if the result that can be determined to be in the ``small hit mode'' is not obtained for a specific period (for example, until the start signal is received 20 times), after the big hit , may be treated as a "non-small hit mode".

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

Further, the display screen (effect) of the display unit 63 may be changed between the small hit mode and the non-small hit mode.
Also, the screen during the small win mode may be changed according to the safe number during the small win mode (screen A = safe number 0 to 500, screen B = safe number 501 to 1000, screen C = 1000 or more, etc.) .
In addition, the screen during the small win mode may be changed according to the 16-round big win + safe number during the small win mode.
In addition, the screen during the small win mode may be changed according to the number of consecutive wins in the small win mode (screen D = 1 to 2 times in a row, screen E = 3 to 5 times in a row, screen F = more than 6 consecutive residences, etc.).
In addition, when the front and rear big wins and the small win mode are treated as one big win, the screen treated as one big win may be changed according to the type of big win (screen G = 16 rounds + small win). Hit mode, screen H = small hit mode + 6 rounds, etc.).
Moreover, it is preferable that the display (effect) is performed by the call lamp 30 in particular.

In addition, it is also possible to output a signal indicating winning from the gaming machine 10 to the big winning opening 115 . In this case, the hall computer 60 operates as special game state determination means, and can also determine the type of special game state based on the signal. For example, during time saving, it is also possible to determine the first special game state ("small hit mode") when receiving the signal a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) or more.
Moreover, it is also possible to output a small hit signal from the game machine as a signal that can specify that it is in the first special game state ("small hit mode"). In this case, the hall computer 60 operates as special game state determination means, and can specify the first special game state 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 game state.

In addition, in this embodiment, the present invention is applied to the hall computer 60, but other applications such as the inter-stand machine 20, the call lamp 30, the stand computer 40, the island computer 50, the counting device, the prize exchanging device, and the game information display device are applied. can also be applied to a game device.

In addition, "ball", "sphere", and "piece" used in the description of the present embodiment are units for counting game balls, and all of them 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 (informing means)
64 storage unit (program, game information)
65 control unit (various means)

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After the end of the specific game state, a first special game state in which the transition to the special game state in which the big winning opening is opened is easier than in the normal game state, and the transition to the special game state is easier than in the normal game state, In addition, it is possible to control the winning of game media into the big winning opening opened during the special game state to a second special game state in which it is more difficult than the first special game state, and the game medium is provided to the player. is provided, the provided game information can be transmitted, and when the game medium is used by the player, the gaming machine that can be provided corresponding to the first gaming machine capable of transmitting the used game information a device ,
After the end of the specific game state, it can be controlled to the first special game state and the second special game state, and when it is controlled to the first special game state, first special game information is transmitted. In a game device that can be provided corresponding to a possible second game machine,
A first determination capable of determining that the first special game state is on the basis of the provided game information and the used game information transmitted from the first gaming machine after the end of the specific game state means and
After the end of the specific game state, based on the first special game information transmitted from the second game machine, a second determination means capable of determining that the first special game state,
A game device comprising : The first determination means is
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein it is possible to determine that the game is in the first special game state based on a value calculated based on the given game information and the used game information. Device. When the specific game state is controlled, based on the specific game information transmitted from the first game machine, a third determination means capable of determining that the specific game state,
In the specific game state and the first special game state, based on the given game information output from the first gaming machine, a given game given to the player in the specific game state and the first special game state a counting means capable of counting the number of media;
a display means capable of displaying information about the result of counting by the counting means;
3. A game device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by comprising : The first special game state is
It is a small hit mode,
The second special game state is
4. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is a non-small win mode. After the end of the specific game state, a first special game state in which the transition to the special game state in which the big winning opening is opened is easier than in the normal game state, and the transition to the special game state is easier than in the normal game state, In addition, it is possible to control the winning of game media into the big winning opening opened during the special game state to a second special game state in which it is more difficult than the first special game state, and the game medium is provided to the player. is provided, the provided game information can be transmitted, and when the game medium is used by the player, the gaming machine that can be provided corresponding to the first gaming machine capable of transmitting the used game information a device ,
After the end of the specific game state, it can be controlled to the first special game state and the second special game state, and when it is controlled to the first special game state, first special game information is transmitted. A computer that constitutes a game device that can be provided corresponding to a possible second game machine ,
A first determination capable of determining that the first special game state is on the basis of the provided game information and the used game information transmitted from the first gaming machine after the end of the specific game state means ,
After the end of the specific game state, based on the first special game information transmitted from the second game machine, second determination means capable of determining that the first special game state,
A program characterized by functioning as

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