JP4877543B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine for outputting a plurality of types of signals.

Keep exemplified below for a typical signal output game machine or al.
Out signal: A signal indicating that a game medium has been inserted into the gaming machine. For example, an outmeter attached outside the pachinko machine outputs an out signal every time a predetermined number of pachinko balls are inserted into the pachinko machine. For example, many slot machines output an out signal every time a medal is inserted.
Safe signal: a signal indicating that game media has been paid out from the gaming machine. For example, many pachinko machines output a safe signal every time a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out. For example, many slot machines output a safe signal every time a medal is paid out.
Symbol variation signal: a signal indicating that symbol variation has been performed. Many pachinko machines output a symbol variation signal every time symbol variation is performed.
Special award signal: a signal that can specify that a special award is in effect.
High probability state signal: a signal that can identify a high probability state.
Time-short state signal: A signal that can specify that the time-short state is present.

  In addition, the “game data” in the claims and the specification mainly refers to the number of game situations (for example, a safe number, a special prize state, a high probability state, a short-time state, etc.) during a predetermined gaming state. Out number, number of symbol fluctuations, etc.). Examples of game data include the number of safes during a special prize state, the number of outs during a special prize state, the number of safes during a high probability state, the number of outs during a high probability state, the number of symbol fluctuations during a high probability state, and the like.

The background of this technology is listed below.
(1) A gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or a slot machine progresses while the gaming state is switched among a plurality of gaming states. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine, the gaming state is switched in a normal state, a special prize state, a high probability state, or the like.
(2) The gaming machine outputs a signal (game state specifying signal) that can specify the game state. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine in which the gaming state is switched in a normal state, a special prize state, and a high probability state, a signal (a special prize is a high level during the special prize state and a low level during the other gaming states. State signals), and outputs a high level signal during a high probability state and a low level signal during other gaming states (high probability state signal). In this case, if the special prize state signal is low level and the high probability state signal is low level, the normal state can be specified, and if the special prize state signal is high level, the special prize state can be specified. If the high probability state signal is at a high level, it can be determined that the state is a high probability state.

(3) The gaming machine outputs a signal that can specify the number of gaming situations (game situation number specifying signal; safe signal, out signal, symbol variation signal, etc.). As the game situation number specifying signal, a pulse signal that is instantaneously switched from a low level to a high level is often used.
(4) Each of the above-described signals (game state specifying signal and game situation number specifying signal) is output to the outside of the gaming machine via an output terminal that outputs each signal.

(5) As described in Patent Document 1, an apparatus for collecting game data (that is, the number of game situations in a predetermined game state) has been developed. Patent Document 1 discloses, for example, collecting safe numbers during a special prize state.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-98942

In the future, there is a possibility that a gaming machine that outputs a new type of signal (game state specifying signal or game situation number specifying signal) may be developed.
In addition, there is a demand for the development of more interesting gaming machines. In particular, there is a demand for the development of a gaming machine that can enjoy a higher probability state.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can more enjoy a high probability state.

One technique provided by the present invention is embodied as a gaming machine in which a gaming state is switched among a plurality of types of gaming states. This gaming machine includes a first winning opening through which game media can pass. In addition, the game medium can be passed, and a second winning opening different from the first winning opening is provided. In addition, the game apparatus includes a first symbol display device that starts symbol display when the game medium passes through the first start port, and stops display after the symbol is variablely displayed. In addition, there is provided means for switching to the first special prize state by opening the first winning opening when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device. Further, In no event the predetermined condition is satisfied, after the end of the first prize state, first the start hole differs second start hole from the game medium is less likely to pass the state that the game medium to the second start hole Means for switching to a high probability state, including switching to a state in which it is easy to pass . In addition, a second symbol display device that stops and displays the symbols after variably displaying them is provided. In addition, when the game medium passes through the second starting port , there is provided means for starting the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display device. In addition, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device, a means for switching to the second special prize state in which the game content is different from both the first special prize state and the high probability state by opening the second winning opening. Is provided. In addition, when the second special prize state ends, there is provided means for switching to the gaming state immediately before the second special prize state. In addition, means for making it easier for the game medium to pass through the second starting port during the high probability state than during the game state other than the high probability state .
Another technique provided by the present invention is embodied as a game data collection device. This game data collection device is provided with (1) a plurality of output terminals for outputting a signal whose level is switched between a normal level and a special level, and (2) provided for each output terminal. The game data collection device is used in connection with a gaming machine side device having means for switching the level of a signal output from the output terminal from a normal level to a special level when a condition corresponding to the signal to be played is established. The game data collection device includes a control device having a plurality of input terminals connected to each of the plurality of output terminals. For each input terminal, the level of the signal input to the input terminal is a special level, and the input signal level of each input terminal other than the input terminal is The process of collecting “the number of times of switching from the normal level to the special level” is executed.
The above-mentioned “conditions corresponding to signals” are exemplified below. For example, in the case of a special prize state signal, “being in a special prize state” may be a condition. If it is a high probability state signal, “being in a high probability state” may be a condition. If the signal is an out signal (or a safe signal), the condition may be that “a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media have been inserted (or paid out)”.

The operation of the above-described invention will be described with reference to FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 1, it is assumed that a signal a is input to the input terminal A and a signal b is input to the input terminal B. While the signal a is at the high level (special level) (T _{a1 to} T _a2 ), the control device switches the signal b from the low level (normal level) to the high level (special level) (two times; Collect b2 and b3). Further, the control device collects the number of times that the signal a is switched from the low level to the high level while the signal b is at the high level. For example, the number (zero) of times that the signal a is switched to the high level during the high level of the signal b1 is collected. The other signals b2, b3, b4, and b5 are collected in the same manner.
In this game data collecting apparatus, a cable for transmitting a new signal c can be connected to the input terminal C. In this case, the control device switches the signal a to the high level (zero) and the signal b to the high level while the new signal c is at the high level (special level) (T _{c1 to} T _c2 ). Collect the number of times given (2 times; b4 and b5).
According to this game data collection device, even if connected to a gaming machine that outputs a new signal, game data related to the new signal can be collected.

While the level of the signal input to the predetermined input terminal is a special level, the control device determines that the level of the input signal from each of the input terminals other than the predetermined input terminal is the normal level. A process of collecting “the number of times of switching to a special level” may be executed.
With reference to FIG. 2, the operation of the game data collection device will be described. The “predetermined input terminal” is assumed to be the input terminal A in FIG. In this game data collecting apparatus, a cable for transmitting a new signal c can be connected to the input terminal C. In this case, the control device determines the number of times that the signal b is switched to the high level (two times; b1 and b2) and the signal while the level of the signal a is the high level (special level) (T _{a1 to} T _a2 ). Collect the number of times c was switched to high level (3 times; c1, c2, and c3).
According to this game data collection device, game data related to the new signal can be collected by connecting to a gaming machine that outputs a new signal.
In this gaming data collection device, it is preferable that an output terminal for outputting a gaming state specifying signal (special prize state signal, high probability state signal, time-short state signal, etc.) is connected to the predetermined input terminal.

Moreover, it is preferable that the control device described above determines the predetermined input terminal based on game data arbitrarily set by the user.
This game data collection device can collect game data that the user wants to collect (set game data), and game data that the user does not want to collect (game data that has not been set) Do not collect.

In the above game data collection device, the control device has an input terminal to which a signal whose time from when the normal level is switched to the special level until when it is switched to the normal level is longer than a predetermined time is input. It may be specified. The control device may use the specified input terminal as the predetermined input terminal.
When this game data collecting apparatus is used, an input terminal to which a signal (game state specifying signal) for which the special level is maintained for a long time is input is set as the predetermined input terminal. Conversely, an input terminal to which a signal (pulse signal; game situation number specifying signal) for which the special level is continuously maintained is input is excluded from the predetermined input terminal.
In this way, game data useful for the user can be collected, and game data that is not very useful can be prevented from being collected.

A pulse signal input terminal for inputting a pulse signal whose time from when the control device is switched from the normal level to the special level until the control device is switched to the normal level is less than a specific time from among the plurality of input terminals. You may perform the process to identify. And, for each input terminal other than the pulse signal input terminal, while the level of the signal input to the input terminal is a special level, the “input signal level of each of the pulse signal input terminals is A process of collecting “the number of times of switching from the normal level to the special level” may be executed.
For each input terminal, the control device distinguishes whether the signal input to the input terminal is a gaming state specifying signal (a signal other than a pulse signal) or a gaming situation number specifying signal (a pulse signal). Then, the number of each pulse signal while the gaming state specifying signal is at a special level is collected. According to this game data collection device, it is possible to reduce the amount of processing for collecting game data by collecting only game data that is particularly useful to the user.

The game data collection device described above may be provided with a device for displaying the collected game data. In this case, it is preferable that the user can arbitrarily set game data to be displayed on the display device.
According to the present invention, only game data required by the user can be displayed.

In the present invention, (1) a gaming state is switched among a plurality of gaming states, (2) a gaming state specifying signal that can specify each gaming state is output, and (3) a game that outputs at least one kind of pulse signal. Provided is a game data collection device used in connection with a machine side device. This game data collection device includes a setting device that allows a user to arbitrarily set a combined gaming state in which two or more gaming states are associated with each other by a logical operation expression, and is output from a gaming machine side device during the set combined gaming state. And means for collecting the number of pulse signals.
The combined gaming state means, for example, a gaming state in which the gaming state A and the gaming state B are associated with a logical operation expression such as AND or OR. For example, “game state A (AND) game state B” means that the game state is A and game state B. For example, “game state A (OR) game state B” means a game state A or a game state B (for example, a special prize state or a high probability state).
The operation of this game data collection device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows a signal output of a gaming machine that outputs a gaming state specifying signal a that is high in gaming state A, a gaming state specifying signal b that is high in gaming state B, and a pulse signal c. An example is shown. For example, when the “gaming state A (AND) gaming state B” is set in the setting device, the pulse signal during the period when the signal a is at the high level and the signal b is also at the high level (T _{b1 to} T _a2 ). The number of outputs of c (2 times; c1 and c2) is counted.
In this gaming data collection device, the number of pulse signals in the set combination gaming state is counted. It is possible to collect useful game data required by the user.

Next, the main features of the techniques described in the following examples are summarized.
(Mode 1) The base unit collects game data of the connected gaming machine side device. The game data collected by the base unit is sent to the hall computer.
(Mode 2) The base unit further includes an input terminal for connecting an output terminal for outputting a new signal.
(Mode 3) The hall computer functions as a setting device that allows the user to arbitrarily set game data desired to be viewed.
(Mode 4) The collected game data is displayed on the display of the hall computer.
(Embodiment 5) It is possible to provide a game data collection device used by being connected to a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of pulse signals. This gaming data collection device includes a setting device that can arbitrarily set the combination gaming state and the type of pulse signal. A means for collecting the number of set types of pulse signals in the combined gaming state is provided.
(Mode 6) The gaming machine has, for each output terminal, a signal line that is connected to the output terminal and transmits a signal output from the output terminal. Each signal line is connected to each input terminal of the base unit (game data collection device).

(Mode 7) The present invention provides the following gaming machines. According to this gaming machine, it is possible to enjoy more games in a high probability state.
This gaming machine can be switched among a plurality of types of gaming states. This gaming machine includes a first symbol display device that displays a symbol after variably displaying it. In addition, there is provided means for switching to the first special prize state when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device. Further, there is provided means for switching from the first special prize state to the high probability state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In addition, a second symbol display device that stops and displays the symbols after variably displaying them is provided. In addition, when the game medium passes through the predetermined area, the second symbol display device includes means for starting the variable display of the symbols. Further, there is provided means for switching to a second special prize state different from the first special prize state when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device. In addition, when the second special prize state ends, there is provided means for switching to the gaming state immediately before the second special prize state. The game medium is provided with means for making it easier for the game medium to pass through the predetermined area during the high probability state than during the game state other than the high probability state.

The above-mentioned “when the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed” means, for example, the case where the same symbol is stopped and displayed side by side (for example, when the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed with a number in a doublet).
The “high probability state” is a gaming state in which the probability of switching to the first special prize state is higher than in the other gaming states. The high probability state is sometimes referred to as a probability variation state.
For example, whether or not the “predetermined condition” is satisfied may be determined depending on the type of the predetermined symbol stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when an odd number of double eyes are stopped and displayed.
In addition, the “second special prize state different from the first special prize state” can be realized, for example, by making the game contents different. Further, for example, it can be realized by changing the winning prize opening to be opened. For example, it can be realized by making the safe number in the first special prize state different from the safe number in the second special prize state.
In the above gaming machine, since the game medium easily passes through the predetermined area during the high probability state, symbol variation is frequently performed on the second symbol display device. Therefore, there is a high possibility of switching to the second special prize state during the high probability state. After the second special prize state, the gaming state immediately before the second special prize state is maintained. Therefore, even if the high special state is switched to the second special prize state, the high probability state continues after the second special prize state. The player will play a game with great expectation that the player should be switched to the second special prize state during the high probability state. According to this gaming machine, the high probability state can be enjoyed more.
JP-A-2002-177525 discloses a conventional gaming machine.

(Mode 8) The following gaming machine is also provided. This gaming machine can be switched among a plurality of types of gaming states. This gaming machine includes a winning device having an entrance through which a game medium can enter and a special passage area through which the entered game medium can pass. Further, there is provided means for switching to the first special prize state when the game medium passes through the special passage area. Further, there is provided means for switching from the first special prize state to the high probability state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In addition, a symbol display device that stops and displays the symbols after variably displaying the symbols is provided. In addition, when the game medium passes a predetermined area, the symbol display device is provided with means for starting a variable display of the symbol. Further, there is provided means for switching to a second special prize state different from the first special prize state when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device. In addition, when the second special prize state ends, there is provided means for switching to the gaming state immediately before the second special prize state. The game medium is provided with means for making it easier for the game medium to pass through the predetermined area during the high probability state than during the game state other than the high probability state.

The winning device may include a member (so-called blade or the like) that opens and closes the entrance. The above “special passage area” means, for example, what is called a V zone.
A lottery may be performed when switching to the first special prize state, and it may be determined based on the lottery result whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied.
The high probability state means a state in which the game medium can easily pass through the special passage area as compared to the game states other than the high probability state.
According to this gaming machine, the high probability state can be enjoyed more.

(Embodiment 9) In the above gaming machine, it is preferable that the number of outs is set to be larger than the number of safes during the high probability state.
Specifically, it is preferable to set the safe number to be about 60 to 90% of the out number. More preferably, the safe number is set to be about 80% of the out number.
For example, the number of safes in the high probability state may be reduced by suppressing the number of game media paid out when passing through the predetermined area.
In this way, it is possible to realize a period in which the safe number becomes extremely large while preventing the safe number of the entire game from becoming too large. The game can be sharpened while keeping the safe number from becoming too large.

(First Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of the game hall 10. The game hall 10 includes gaming machine groups 20, 21, 22, etc., stand unit groups 40, 41, 42, etc., island unit groups 50, 51, etc., and a hall computer 60.
A so-called island 55 is formed by the gaming machines 20, 21, 22, and the like. A plurality of islands 55, 56, etc. are formed in the game hall 10. In FIG. 4, not all islands are shown. One island is composed of about 20 gaming machines. In FIG. 4, the gaming machines 20, 21, 22, etc. constituting the island 55 are denoted by reference numerals, but the gaming machines constituting the other islands 56, etc. are not denoted by numerals.

A stand unit 40, 41, 42 or the like is installed for each gaming machine. Each unit 40, 41, 42 is connected so as to be communicable with the corresponding gaming machine 20, 21, 22, etc. In FIG. 4, the base units 40, 41, 42, etc. connected to the gaming machines 20, 21, 22, etc. constituting the island 55 are denoted by reference numerals, but the gaming machines constituting the other islands 56, etc. No unit is attached to the base unit connected to.
Island units 50, 51, etc. are installed for each island. The island units 50 and 51 are connected to be communicable with the base units 40 of the islands 55 and 56 and the like. The island units 50 and 51 are connected to the hall computer 60 so that they can communicate with each other.

The gaming machines 20, 21, 22, etc. in this embodiment are pachinko machines that use pachinko balls as game media. In particular, the following pachinko machines.
(1) A symbol display device that variably displays three symbols is provided. When a slotted eye is displayed when the symbol variation stops, the state shifts to a special prize state (big hit state).
(2) The symbol variation of the symbol display device is started when the pachinko ball passes through the start winning opening (when the start winning is received).
(3) When a special symbol is displayed on the symbol display device (when the symbol is composed of numbers from 1 to 12, for example, an odd symbol, for example) and the special prize state is entered, Transition to a high probability state. During the high probability state, the special award state is entered with a high probability (in this embodiment, 1/60). That is, the probability of shifting to the special prize state based on one symbol variation is 1/60. On the other hand, during the normal state, the present embodiment is set to shift to the special prize state with a probability of 1/300. In addition, it is easy to win a start during a high probability state.
(4) When a symbol other than the above-mentioned predetermined symbols is displayed on the symbol display device (when the symbol is composed of numbers from 1 to 12, for example, an even symbol), a special prize state is displayed. After the special prize state, it shifts to the short time state. During the short-time state, it is set to shift to the special prize state with the same probability of 1/300 as in the normal state. It is easy to win a start during a short time. In the present embodiment, when the symbol variation is performed 100 times during the time reduction state, the time reduction state is terminated and the normal state is entered.
(5) A predetermined number (5 in the present embodiment) of pachinko balls are paid out for each start winning prize.
(6) In addition to the start winning opening, a winning opening (a large winning opening and a special winning opening (a winning opening other than the starting winning opening and the large winning opening)) is provided. Fifteen pachinko balls will be paid out when winning the big prize opening. The grand prize opening is opened only when the special prize is in effect. When you win the special prize opening, 5 pachinko balls will be paid out. In this case, symbol variation is not started.
(7) A machine number is set for each gaming machine. The machine number is a number that identifies a gaming machine in the game hall 10. In this embodiment, the machine number of the gaming machine 20 is “20” which is the same as the code. Similarly, the machine number of the gaming machine 21 is “21”, and the machine number of the gaming machine 22 is “22”.

The configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the gaming machine 20 and the base unit 40 connected thereto. FIG. 5 shows mainly those related to the present invention. That is, in addition to the illustrated ones, the gaming machine 20 includes a handle operated by the player, a game board in which pachinko balls thrown by the handle operation flow down, a plurality of nails installed in the game board, Various game devices (for example, an accessory, a symbol display device) and the like provided on the board are provided, but these may be the same as known pachinko machines and are not shown.
One end of a plurality of cables 80a, 82a, 84a, 86a, 88a, 90a is connected to the gaming machine 20. These cables 80a and the like transmit different types of signals.
The gaming machine 20 is provided with special prize state signal output means 80, high probability state signal output means 82, time-short state signal output means 84, symbol variation signal output means 86, and safe signal output means 88. An outmeter 90 is provided outside the gaming machine 20. An out meter is provided for each gaming machine.

The special prize state signal output means 80 outputs a high level signal when the gaming machine 20 is in the special prize state, and outputs a low level signal when the gaming machine 20 is in any other gaming state. Hereinafter, this signal is referred to as a special prize status signal. The special prize status signal is transmitted by the cable 80a.
The high probability state signal output means 82 outputs a high level signal when the gaming machine 20 is in a high probability state, and outputs a low level signal in other game states. Hereinafter, this signal is referred to as a high probability state signal. The high probability state signal is transmitted by cable 82a.
The short time state signal output means 84 outputs a high level signal when the gaming machine 20 is in the short time state, and outputs a low level signal when the gaming machine 20 is in any other gaming state. Hereinafter, this signal is referred to as a time-short state signal. The short-time state signal is transmitted by cable 84a.
Note that a gaming state that is not a special prize state, a high probability state, or a short-time state is referred to as a normal state.
The symbol variation signal output means 86 outputs a signal of one pulse every time symbol variation is performed once in the symbol display device (that is, outputs a signal that maintains a high level for a short time from the low level). Hereinafter, this signal is referred to as a symbol variation signal. The symbol variation signal is transmitted by the cable 86a. The symbol variation signal in the present embodiment is a pulse signal (so-called symbol determination signal) output at the end of symbol variation. Note that a pulse signal (so-called start signal) output at the start of symbol variation may be employed as the symbol variation signal. Further, the present technology can also be applied to a gaming machine that outputs a signal (start winning prize signal) every start winning prize.
The safe signal output means 88 detects a pachinko ball (safe ball) paid out from the gaming machine 20, and outputs one pulse signal (referred to as a safe signal) every time 10 pachinko balls are paid out from the gaming machine 20. Output. The safe signal is transmitted by the cable 88a.
The outmeter 90 detects a pachinko ball (out ball) thrown into the gaming machine 20 by a player's handle operation, and each time ten pachinko balls are thrown into the gaming machine 20, a signal of 1 pulse (out signal) Output). The out signal is transmitted by the cable 90a.
Each signal output from the gaming machine 20 or the outmeter 90 is sent to the base unit 40.
Other gaming machines 21, 22, etc. also output signals in the same manner as the gaming machine 20, and the output signals are sent to the corresponding base units 41, 42, etc.

Next, the configuration of the base units 40, 41, 42, etc. will be described. Here, the configuration of the base unit 40 will be described with reference to FIG. Other base units 41 and 42 have the same configuration as the base unit 40 and function in the same manner.
The base unit 40 receives various signals output from the gaming machine 20 and collects game data. The base unit 40 includes a control unit 100 and a signal input unit 200.
The control unit 100 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 104, and a RAM 106. The CPU 102 comprehensively controls the operation of the base unit 40 according to a program stored in the ROM 104. The programs stored in the ROM 104 include a program for collecting game data based on various signals input to the input unit 200, a program for storing the collected game data in the RAM 106, and the like. It is. Details of processing executed by the control unit 100 will be described later.
The signal input unit 200 includes a plurality of input terminals 200a to 200g. Cables 80a to 90a are connected to the respective input terminals 200a to 200f excluding the seventh input terminal 200g. As a result, various signals transmitted by the cables 80a to 90a are input to the input terminals 200a to 200f. The seventh input terminal 200g can be connected to a cable that transmits a new signal of a gaming machine that outputs a new type of signal. It is possible to cope with an increase in the number of cables extending from the gaming machine side.
The control unit 100 and the input terminals 200a to 200g are connected via a bus 108 so as to be communicable. Thereby, the control part 100 can monitor the level of the signal input into each input terminal 200a-200g.

Note that the base unit 40 stores the base number of the connection-destination gaming machine 20 (in this case, “20”). The other base units 41, 42, etc. also store the base numbers of the connected gaming machines 21, 22, etc., respectively.
The base unit 40 is connected to the island unit 50 by a signal line 160. The game data collected by the base unit 40 is sent to the island unit 50 at a predetermined timing (after the game hall 10 is closed in this embodiment).

FIG. 6 illustrates how various signals are output from the gaming machine 20.
Prize status signal at time _{t 1} and time _{t 3} is switched from a low level to a high level. Prize status signal at time _{t 2} and time _{t 4} is switched from a high level to a low level. That is, it is shown that the gaming machine 20 was in the special prize state during the time t _{1 to} t ₂ and during the time t _{3 to} t ₄ .
High-probability state signal is switched from the low level at time _{t 2} to a high level, it is switched from a high level to a low level at time _{t 3.} That is, it is shown that the gaming machine 20 was in a high probability state during the time t _{2 to} t ₃ .
Time reduction state signal is switched from low level to high level at time _{t 4.} The time t ₄ or later, which means that it is a time-shortening condition.
The symbol variation signal is frequently switched from the low level to the high level while the special prize state signal is at the low level. The time during which the symbol variation signal is maintained at the high level is very short (that is, a pulse signal). Since the symbol fluctuation is not performed during the special prize state, the symbol fluctuation signal is kept at the low level while the special prize state signal is at the high level.
The safe signal is a pulse signal that switches from the low level to the high level regardless of the level of the special prize state signal. The safe signal is less frequently switched from the low level to the high level during the normal state (t _{0 to} t ₁ ). This means that the number of safes per hour is small. In addition, the safe signal frequently switches from the low level to the high level during the high probability state or the short time state (after t ₂ ), and during the special prize state (t _{1 to} t ₂ , t _{3 to} t ₄ ). The frequency of switching from the low level to the high level is extremely high.
The out signal is switched from the low level to the high level at regular intervals. This means that the number of outs per unit time does not change much. Generally, the number of pachinko balls thrown into the gaming machine per minute is about 100, and in this case, the number of times that the out signal is switched from the low level to the high level per minute is about 10.

Then, the processing content which the control part 100 of the base unit 40 performs is demonstrated.
The control unit 100 monitors the levels of signals input to all the input terminals 200a to 200f to which the cables 80a to 90a are connected. If a cable is also connected to the input terminal 200g, the level of the signal input to the input terminal 200g is also monitored.
When the level of the signal input to any of the input terminals 200a to 200f is switched from the low level to the high level, the level of the signal input to the other input terminal while the high level is maintained. Is counted from the low level to the high level.
For example, when the special prize state signal input to the input terminal 200a is switched to the high level, all other signals (high probability state signal, short time state signal, symbol variation signal) while the special prize state signal is at the high level. , The safe signal and the out signal), the number of times of switching to the high level is counted. That is, the number of times the high probability state signal is switched to the high level (this is referred to as the high probability number), the number of times that the short time state signal is switched to the high level (this is referred to as the short time number), and the symbol variation signal is switched to the high level. Times (this is called the number of symbol fluctuations), the number of times that the safe signal was switched to the high level (this is called the number of safe signals), and the number of times that the out signal was switched to the high level (this was called the number of out signals) ).
The above processing is executed when any signal is switched to the high level. For example, when the out signal is switched to the high level, the number of times the other signals are switched to the high level is counted during the high level of the out signal (although for a very short time).
The above processing is executed every time one of the signals is switched to the high level. For example, taking FIG. 6 as an example, the number of times each other signal is switched to high level between t _{1 and} t ₂ where the special prize state signal is high level is counted, and the special prize state signal is high level. The number of times each other signal is switched to a high level during a certain t _{3 to} t ₄ is also counted.
By the above processing, game data “XX number in XX” is collected. For example, the number of safe signals (the number of times the safe signal has been switched to the high level) during the special prize (while the special prize state signal is at the high level) is collected, or the number of safe signals being high (while the out signal is at the high level). The number of probabilities (the number of times the high probability signal is switched to the high level) is collected. Hereinafter, expressions such as “middle of XX” and “xx number” may be used.

FIG. 7 shows all game data collected by the above processing. In this figure, data is shown in a fractional format. The denominator means “middle of XX” as described above, and the numerator means “xx number” as described above. For example, (safe signal number) / (special prize) described in number 4 in FIG. 7 means the number of times the safe signal is switched to the high level while the special prize state signal is at the high level. . In this embodiment, since six types of signals are input to the base unit 40 and the like, 30 types (6 × 5) of game data are collected. When a cable for transmitting a new signal is connected to the seventh input terminal 200g, 42 types (7 × 6) of game data are collected.
The collected game data is sequentially stored in the RAM 106.

As well shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the base unit 40 and the island unit 50 are communicably connected by a signal line 160.
The control unit 100 of the base unit 40 sends the game data stored in the RAM 106 to the island unit 50 after the game hall 10 is closed. At this time, the game data is sent in association with the stored machine number (the machine number “20” in the case of the machine unit 40). Thereby, the island unit 50 can identify the game data of which game machine number.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the island unit 50 and the hall computer 60 are communicably connected by a signal line 162.
The island unit 50 sends game data sent from each unit 40 or the like to the hall computer 60. At this time, the game data associated with the machine number is sent to the hall computer 60. Thereby, the hall computer 60 can specify which gaming machine the game data is.

FIG. 8 shows a state in which the island unit 50 and the hall computer 60 are connected, and the configuration of the hall computer 60 is simply shown.
The hall computer 60 includes an input port 120, an output port 122, a display 124, information processing means 126, a storage device 128, a mouse 130 and the like. The input port 120 and the output port 122 are communicably connected to the information processing means 126 by a signal line 132.
A signal line 162 is connected to the input port 120. The input port 120 can input game data sent from the island unit 50. Although not shown in FIG. 8, the input port 120 is also connected to other island units 51 and the like, and game data output from the island units 50 and 51 and the like are input to the input port 120. The inputted game data is taken into the information processing means 126 through the signal line 132. The input port 120 is connected to a mouse and a keyboard 130.
A display 124 is connected to the output port 122. Various game data are displayed on the display 124.
The information processing means 126 manages the operation of the hall computer 60 in an integrated manner. For example, the game data input to the input port 120 is stored in the storage device 128. The game data sent from the island unit 50 or the like is associated with a machine number, and it is possible to specify which gaming machine it belongs to. The information processing means 126 causes the storage device 128 to store game data for each gaming machine. Further, the information processing means 126 executes a process of processing (aggregating) game data of each gaming machine stored in the storage device 128, a process of displaying the processed information on the display 124, and the like. These specific processing contents will be described later.

The hall computer 60 stores the number of the input terminal of the base unit 40 and the like in association with information that can specify the signal input to the input terminal. For example, the first input terminal and the special prize state signal are stored in association with each other. Thereby, the hall computer 60 can associate the game data sent from the platform unit 40 with a name in a format that the user can browse and recognize. In other words, information such as “the number of special prizes out: 500” can be created. This process is executed by the information processing means 126.
When a cable for transmitting a new signal is connected to the seventh input terminal 200g of the base unit 40, the seventh input terminal and the new signal name may be stored in association with each other.

The user of the hall computer 60 can set display items to be displayed on the display 124. Specifically, display items desired to be browsed can be selected from the game data shown in FIG. 7 (in other words, display items that are not displayed are selected). The display 124 displays game data names 1 to 30 in FIG. 7, and game data names to be displayed are selected by operating the mouse or the keyboard 130.
For example, in the game data names of FIG. 7, numbers 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15 are very useful information for the user. On the other hand, for example, the number of safe special prizes number 21 is not so useful for the user, so it is preferable not to display it. In this embodiment, since display items can be set, only information necessary for the user is displayed.

FIG. 9 shows a display example on the display 124 when the number 4 in FIG. 7 is selected by the user.
The number of safes during each special prize is displayed. In addition, the average number of safes during the award is also displayed. The hall computer 60 can obtain the safe number by multiplying the number of safe signals counted by the base unit 40 or the like by 10, and this is displayed on the display 124. Further, the ROM 104 of the hall computer 60 stores a program for calculating the average of the number of safes during the special prize, and the average can be calculated and displayed on the display 124.
In addition, although the example which displays the safe number in a special prize is shown in FIG. 9, the other game data selected by the user can be displayed similarly. For example, a safe number with a high probability, a safe number with a short time, and the like can be displayed. Also in this case, a safe number having a high probability (short time) is obtained by multiplying the number of safe signals having a high probability (short time) by 10 and displayed. It is also possible to display the number of outs during a special prize, the number of outs during a high probability, and the number of outs during a short time. In this case, the number of out signals during the special award (high probability, during the short time) is obtained by multiplying the number of out signals during the special award (high probability, during the short time) by 10, and is displayed. In addition, the number of symbol fluctuations during a high probability and the number of symbol fluctuations during a short time can be displayed. Each of these game data may also be displayed as an average as exemplified in FIG.

  According to the base unit of the present embodiment, a cable for transmitting a new signal can be connected to the seventh input terminal 200g. In this case, game data related to the new signal is collected. New game data can be collected without changing the operation program of the base unit or introducing a new base unit.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the user may be able to view the game data shown in FIG. 10 in addition to the game data shown in FIG.
The payout rate means the ratio between the number of outs and the number of safes. For example, in the case of the “31 special prize out rate”, the number of special prizes may be calculated by dividing the number of safes during special prizes by the number of outs during special prizes. When any of the numbers 31 to 33 is selected, the information processing means 126 of the hall computer 60 executes a process of calculating and displaying the payout rate.
The unit safe number means a safe number per a predetermined number of out numbers. For example, it means the safe number per 100 outs. For example, in the case of the “unit safe number during special award” of number 34, it may be calculated by dividing the number of safe during special prize by the number of outs during special prize and multiplying by 100. When any one of the numbers 34 to 36 is selected, the information processing means 126 executes a process of calculating and displaying the unit safe number.
The number of unit symbol fluctuations means the number of symbol fluctuations per a predetermined number of outs. For example, it means the number of symbol fluctuations per 100 outs. For example, in the case of the number 37 “high probability medium unit symbol fluctuation frequency”, it may be calculated by dividing the high probability medium symbol variation frequency by the high probability medium out frequency and multiplying by 100. When the number 37 or 38 is selected, the information processing means 126 executes a process of calculating and displaying the number of unit symbol fluctuations.
If it carries out like this modification, it will become possible to display various game data.

(Second embodiment)
Here, differences from the first embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the functions of the base unit and the hall computer 60 are slightly different from those in the first embodiment.
The hall computer 60 of the present embodiment has a signal line 164 that connects the output port 122 and the island unit 50 as indicated by a broken line in FIG. A signal line 166 extends from the island unit 50 to each unit 40 or the like.
The user can use the mouse or keyboard 130 of the hall computer 60 to select game data desired to be browsed in units of “XX”. For example, “special prize” can be selected. Further, for example, a plurality of types of “medium XX” (for example, “special award”, “high probability”, and “short time”) can be selected. The hall computer 60 outputs the selected game data (in XX) to each unit 40 or the like via the output port 122.
The base unit 40 and the like take in game data (middle of XX) sent from the hall computer 60. The stand unit 40 or the like collects only the game data that has been sent, and does not collect the game data that has not been sent. For example, when three types of “special prize”, “high probability”, and “short time” are selected by the user, those game data are collected, but “design changing”, “safe”, Do not collect game data for each “out” game. In this case, game data of numbers 1 to 15 in FIG. 7 are collected, and game data of numbers 16 to 30 are not collected. Specifically, even if the level of a signal input to the fourth input terminal 200d, the fifth input terminal 200e, or the sixth input terminal 200f (see FIG. 5) becomes a high level, the signal is input to another input terminal. Do not monitor the signal level.
In the present embodiment, only game data instructed by the user is collected, and game data not required by the user is not collected. Therefore, the storage amount of game data in the base unit can be reduced as compared with the first embodiment. Further, the processing amount executed by the base unit can be reduced as compared with the first embodiment.

(Modification of the second embodiment)
In the second embodiment, the user may be able to select game data in units of gaming machines. In this case, the user can select game data desired to be browsed for each gaming machine. For example, “special prize” can be selected for gaming machines in the 20th range, and “high probability” can be selected for gaming machines in the 21st series.
For each unit number, the user selects game data desired to be browsed for that unit number. The hall computer 60 sends game data selected for the unit number connected to the unit to each unit 40 or the like. The stand unit 40 and the like collect only selected game data as described above.

(Third embodiment)
In the present embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be described. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the function of the base unit. Below, the stand unit 40 is taken as an example, and a specific function of the stand unit 40 of the present embodiment will be described.
The base unit 40 of the present embodiment identifies the input terminal 200a to 200f that has received a signal with a short time for maintaining a high level. That is, the input terminal to which the pulse signal is input is specified (in other words, the input terminal to which the game state specifying signal other than the pulse signal is input is specified). Specifically, for each input terminal, the time from when the level of the signal input to the input terminal is switched to the high level until it is switched to the low level (that is, the time for maintaining the high level) is measured. It is specified that a pulse signal is input to the input terminal whose measured time is within one second.

When the base unit 40 specifies the input terminal to which the pulse signal is input, the level of the signal input to the other input terminal is high while the level of the signal input to the input terminal is the high level. The number of times of switching to the high level is not counted. As a result, game data “game changing”, “safe”, and “out” are not collected. The pulse signal itself is meaningful to be switched to the high level, and has no meaning in the period for maintaining the high level. That is, the game data of numbers 16 to 30 are not so useful game data for the user.
In this embodiment, the storage amount and processing amount of the base unit can be reduced by not collecting game data that is not very useful for the user. In this embodiment, the base unit 40 is connected to the input terminal. The time from when the level of the input signal is switched to the high level to when it is switched to the low level (that is, the time for maintaining the high level) is measured. It may be specified that a state specifying signal is input, and that a pulse signal is input to an input terminal other than the specified input terminal.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the present embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be described. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the function of the base unit. Below, the stand unit 40 is taken as an example, and a specific function of the stand unit 40 of the present embodiment will be described.
The base unit 40 of the present embodiment identifies the input terminal 200a to 200f that has received a signal with a short time for maintaining a high level. That is, the input terminal to which the pulse signal is input is specified. This is the same as in the third embodiment described above.
The stand unit 40 counts the number of each pulse signal for each signal other than the pulse signal (that is, for each gaming state specifying signal) while the gaming state specifying signal is at the high level. As a result, the number of symbol fluctuations during a special award, the number of safe signals during a special award, the number of out signals during a special award, the number of symbol fluctuations during a high probability, the number of safe signals during a high probability, the number of out signals during a high probability, the number of symbol fluctuations during a short time The number of safe signals and the number of out-time signals (numbers 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 in FIG. 7) are collected. The difference from the third embodiment is that the numbers 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, and 12 in FIG. 7 are not collected.
According to this embodiment, it is possible to collect game data particularly required by the user. The storage amount and processing amount of the base unit 40 can be further suppressed.

(5th Example)
Here, differences from the first embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the functions of the hall computer 60 and the base unit are different from those of the first embodiment.
In this embodiment, the user can set game data desired to be browsed. FIG. 11 shows an example of a display screen 124 for the user to set game data. In FIG. 11, game data is displayed in a fractional format. The denominator means “medium”, and the numerator means “xx number”, which is the same as in the first embodiment.
In the present embodiment, “middle” (denominator item) can be set by “combination gaming state” in which two kinds of gaming states are associated with each other by a logical operation expression. For example, an item “special prize and high probability” can be set. In the fields of reference numerals 250a and 250b in FIG. 11, the gaming state selected from the denominator items can be input. In the part of reference numeral 270, a logical item of AND or OR can be selected and inputted. The numerator item can be selected and input from the number of symbol fluctuations, the number of safe signals, and the number of out signals. That is, information output as a pulse signal can be input. A molecular item is input to the portion 260 in FIG.
The user can set game data desired to be browsed by inputting a denominator item, a logical item, and a numerator item. Note that game data desired to be browsed may be set by inputting text on the keyboard 130 instead of selecting and inputting items.

The hall computer 60 outputs game data set by the user to each unit 40 or the like. For example, when “the number of safe signals with a high award (AND) high probability” is set, information that can specify the set game data is sent to each unit 40 or the like.
The base unit 40 or the like inputs the game data specifying information sent from the hall computer 60 and collects the game data. It is preferable not to collect other game data.
For example, if the stand unit 40 is set to “the number of safe signals with high probability (AND) high probability” as in the above example, the signal level of the first input terminal 200a (see FIG. 5) is high level. When the signal level of the second input terminal 200b is high, the number of times that the signal level of the fifth input terminal 200e is switched to the high level is counted. Thereby, for example, the number of safe signals between t ₃ and t _{4 in} FIG. 6 is collected.
The collected game data is sent from the base unit 40 or the like to the hall computer 60 and displayed, as in the first embodiment.
According to the present embodiment, game data that meets the needs of the user can be provided.
In this embodiment, the user may be able to set a plurality of game data. In this case, a plurality of pieces of game data specifying information are sent from the hall computer 60 to each unit 40 or the like. The stand unit 40 or the like collects a plurality of game data sent from the hall computer 60.

  In the fifth embodiment, it may be possible to set not one combination gaming state but one gaming state as a denominator item. In this case, the denominator “medium” is set according to one game state. Thereby, for example, the number of special prizes XX and the number of high chances xx are collected.

Further, the base unit may collect game data by providing a delay period in the gaming state. For example, when collecting the number of safes during a special award, the number of safe signals may continue to be counted until a predetermined time elapses after the special state signal is switched from a high level to a low level.
Conversely, the number of pulse signals in the gaming state may be collected from a predetermined time before the gaming state is started.
It is preferable that the hall computer 60 can set whether or not to collect game data in consideration of a delay period or the like.
Moreover, you may enable it to set arbitrarily the period which collects game data. In this case, for example, when the number of safe signals during special prizes from 9:00 to 12:00 am is set, the stand unit collects the number of safe signals during special prizes during that period, but the number of safe signals during special prizes during other periods is Do not collect.

(Sixth Embodiment) Here, differences from the first embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine connected to the base unit 40 or the like is different from the first embodiment. First, with reference to FIG. 12, the structure of the gaming machine 300 of the present embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 300 includes a game board 302. A pachinko ball is driven into the game board 302 by operating the handle 304 by the player. The game board 302 is provided with a plurality of nails 306 (in FIG. 12, not all nails are shown, and all the nails shown in the drawing are not labeled). The pachinko balls that have been driven into the game board 302 come into contact with the nail 306 and flow down while changing the direction of travel.

The game board 302 is provided with a plurality of winning ports 308, 310, 312, 316, and 318.
On the left side of the game board 302, a normal winning opening 308 is provided. When the pachinko ball passes through the normal winning opening 308, the normal symbol display device 324 starts symbol variation. A sensor 326 that detects the passage of a pachinko ball is provided in the normal winning opening 308.
In the center of the game board 302, a first start winning opening 310 and a second starting winning opening 312 are provided. When the pachinko ball passes through the first start winning opening 310, the first special symbol display device 320 starts symbol variation. The first start winning opening 310 has a sensor 328 that detects passage of a pachinko ball. When the pachinko ball passes through the second start winning opening 312, the second special symbol display device 322 starts symbol variation. The second start winning opening 312 is provided with a blade member 314 that swings between a solid line position and a broken line position in FIG. When the blade member 314 is in the position of the solid line, it is difficult for the pachinko ball to pass through the second start winning prize opening 312 (you may make it not pass at all). When the blade member 314 is at the position of the broken line, the pachinko ball easily passes through the second start winning prize port 312. The second start winning opening 312 has a sensor 330 that detects the passage of a pachinko ball. The blade member 314 swings when a solenoid 360 (not shown in FIG. 12 but shown in FIG. 13) is driven.
A first grand prize winning port 316 and a second grand prize winning port 318 are provided at the lower part of the game board 302. The first big prize opening 316 has a lid 316a attached to the game board 302 so as to be opened and closed. When the lid 316a opens and closes, the first big prize opening 316 opens and closes. The lid 316 a is opened and closed by a solenoid 332. The first big prize opening 316 is opened during the first special prize state. The second big prize opening 318 also has a lid 318a attached to the game board 302 so as to be opened and closed. The second big prize opening 318 is opened and closed by opening and closing the lid 318a. The lid 318a is opened and closed by a solenoid 334. The second big prize opening 318 is opened during the second special prize state. The first special prize state and the second special prize state will be described later.

The game board 302 is provided with three symbol display devices, a first special symbol display device 320, a second special symbol display device 322, and a normal symbol display device 324.
The first special symbol display device 320 displays the three special symbols in a variable manner and then stops the display. Each special symbol is composed of numerical examples from 0 to 9. When the three special symbols are stopped and displayed with the same number (that is, when the double-eyed eyes are displayed), the state is switched to the first special prize state.
During the first special prize state, the first grand prize opening 316 opens and closes, and many pachinko balls pass through the first big prize opening 316. 15 pachinko balls are paid out every time a pachinko ball wins a prize at the first grand prize opening 316. During the first special prize state, when the first grand prize opening 316 is opened and ten pachinko balls are awarded, the first big prize opening 316 is temporarily closed. When this operation is repeated 15 times, the first special prize state is terminated. About 2200 pachinko balls are paid out in the first special prize state.
The second special symbol display device 322 also stops and displays the three special symbols after variably displaying them. The point that each special symbol is composed of numerical examples from 0 to 9 is the same as the first special symbol display device 320. When the three special symbols are stopped and displayed with the same number (that is, when the double-eyed eye is displayed), the state is switched to the second special prize state.
During the second special prize state, the second grand prize opening 318 opens and closes, and many pachinko balls pass through the second big prize opening 318. Ten pachinko balls are paid out every time a pachinko ball wins the second big prize opening 318. During the second special prize state, when the second grand prize opening 318 is opened and ten pachinko balls are awarded, the second big prize opening 318 is once closed. When this operation is repeated 10 times, the second special prize state is terminated. About 1000 pachinko balls are paid out in a second special prize state.
Hereinafter, the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 320 is referred to as a first special symbol, and the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 322 is referred to as a second special symbol.
The normal symbol display device 324 stops and displays one normal symbol after variably displaying it. One ordinary symbol is composed of a string of numbers from 0 to 9. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at 7, the blade member 314 is opened for a predetermined time (positioned in a broken line). During this time, it is easy to win the second start winning opening 312. Even if the normal symbol is other than 7 and the stop display is made, the blade member 314 is not opened.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the gaming machine 300 will be described. FIG. 13 shows a block diagram of the control configuration of the gaming machine 300. In FIG. 13, the characteristic features of this embodiment are mainly shown. The handle 304 and the like are not shown.
On the back side of the gaming machine 300, control circuits such as a main control unit 350 and a display control unit 370 are mounted. The main control unit 350 and the display control unit 370 have a configuration in which electronic components (CPU, ROM, RAM, etc.) are mounted on a substrate provided with printed wiring.
The main control unit 350 includes a CPU 352, a ROM 354, a RAM 356, and the like. Each sensor 326, 328, 330 and each solenoid 332, 334, 360 are connected to the main control unit 350. The CPU 352 processes the control program stored in the ROM 354 based on the detection signals of the sensors 326, 328, and 330. Then, the main control unit 350 outputs a command signal corresponding to the processing result of the control program by the CPU 352 to the solenoids 332, 334, 360 and the display control unit 370. The RAM 356 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control unit 350 and information such as input / output signals.

  The display control unit 370 includes a CPU 372, a ROM 374, a RAM 376, a VDP 378, and the like. The CPU 372 processes the signal input from the main control unit 350 according to the display control program stored in the ROM 374 and outputs a command signal to the VDP 378. The RAM 376 temporarily stores data generated by various processes executed by the display control unit 370, input / output signals, and the like. The VDP 378 processes the command signal input from the CPU 372 and outputs a display command signal based on the display data stored in the ROM 374. Thereby, symbol variation is displayed in each symbol display device 320,322,324.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 300 will be described.
When winning the first start winning opening 310, the sensor 328 outputs a detection signal. When the main control unit 350 receives the detection signal output from the sensor 328, the main control unit 350 performs lottery. Specifically, a random number for the first special symbol is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the random number is a preset hit value. If the acquired random number is a winning value, the type of the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed (that is, any one of 0 to 9) is determined by lottery. Then, the display control unit 370 is instructed (output) the determined type of the first special symbol. The display control unit 370 causes the first symbol display device 320 to start symbol variation, and stops and displays the first special symbol type instructed by the main control unit 350. As a result, the first special symbol of the doublet is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 320. When the first special symbol of the doublet is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 320, the main control unit 350 drives the solenoid 332 to perform an operation of opening and closing the first big prize opening 316. As a result, the state is switched to the first special prize state.

  On the other hand, if the random number for the first special symbol is not a winning value, the type of the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed (that is, any number excluding the 0 to 9) is determined by lottery. Then, it instructs the display control unit 370 to determine the type of the determined first special symbol. The display control unit 370 causes the first symbol display device 320 to start symbol variation, and stops and displays the first special symbol type instructed by the main control unit 350. As a result, the first special symbol for the loss is displayed on the first symbol display device 320.

When the type of the first special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before switching to the first special prize state is an odd number, the main control unit 350 switches to the high probability state when the first special prize state ends. In the high probability state, when the first start winning opening 310 is won, the probability of acquiring a winning value is increased. Specifically, the normal value is set so that the winning value is acquired with a probability of 1/300, and the high probability state is set so that the winning value is acquired with a probability of 1/50. deep. On the other hand, if the type of the first special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before switching to the first special prize state is an even number of double eyes, when the first special prize state ends, the first special symbol state is switched to the normal state.
The high-probability state continues until even-numbered eyes are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 320 and switched to the first special prize state.
The gaming machine 300 of the present embodiment does not have a time reduction state, but may be provided with a time reduction state.

When the detection signal output from the sensor 326 is input, the main control unit 350 acquires a normal design random number and determines whether or not the random number is a preset hit value. In the case of a winning value, information to that effect is output to the display control unit 370. When the display control unit 370 inputs information indicating that it is a winning value, the normal symbol display device 324 starts symbol variation and finally stops display of “7”. When “7” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 324, the main controller 350 drives the solenoid 360 to open the blade member 314 for a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment).
In the present embodiment, the winning value of the random number for the normal symbol is changed depending on the gaming state. Specifically, the number of wins is increased during the high probability state, and the number of wins is reduced during the other gaming states. During the high probability state, the hit value is set to be acquired with a probability of 90%. It is set so that a winning value is acquired with a probability of 10% during a gaming state other than the high probability state. Therefore, during the high probability state, the opportunity to open the blade member 314 is increased as compared to the other game states. During the high probability state, it is easy to win the second start winning opening 312.

When the second start winning opening 312 is won, a detection signal is output from the sensor 330.
The main control unit 350 performs lottery when the detection signal output from the sensor 330 is input. Specifically, a random number for the second special symbol is obtained, and it is determined whether or not the random number is a preset hit value. When the acquired random number is a winning value, the type of the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed (that is, any one of 0 to 9) is determined by lottery. Then, it instructs the display control unit 370 to determine the type of the determined second special symbol. The display control unit 370 causes the second symbol display device 322 to start symbol variation, and stops and displays the second special symbol type instructed from the main control unit 350. As a result, the second special symbol on the second symbol display device 322 is stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 322, the main control unit 350 drives the solenoid 334 to perform an operation of opening and closing the second big prize opening 318. As a result, the state is switched to the second special prize state.
When the second special prize state ends, the main control unit 350 switches to the gaming state immediately before the second special prize state. Therefore, for example, when the high-probability state is switched to the second special prize state, the high-probability state is switched when the second special prize state ends.
If the acquired random number for the second special symbol is not a winning value, the type of the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed (that is, any number excluding the 0 to 9) is determined by lottery. Then, it instructs the display control unit 370 to determine the type of the determined second special symbol. The display control unit 370 causes the second symbol display device 322 to start symbol variation, and stops the display with the type of the second special symbol instructed from the main control unit 350. As a result, the second special symbol of the loss is displayed on the second symbol display device 322.

  In this embodiment, two pachinko balls are paid out every time the second start winning opening 312 is won. By setting a relatively small value in this way, the safe number in the high probability state is made smaller than the out number. The payout rate in the high probability state is set to be about 80%. During the high probability state, the number of pachinko balls held by the player decreases. This is done so that the safe number of the entire game does not increase too much. The game can be sharpened while keeping the safe number from becoming too large.

From the gaming machine 300, a cable for transmitting a first special prize state signal (a signal that is high during the first special prize state and low otherwise), and a second special prize state signal (high during the second special prize state). A signal that transmits a low probability signal), a cable that transmits a high probability signal, a cable that transmits an out signal, a cable that transmits a safe signal, and a first symbol variation signal (first signal). A cable for transmitting a pulse signal that is output every time symbol variation is performed by the symbol display device 320, and a second symbol variation signal (pulse signal that is output each time symbol variation is performed by the second symbol display device 322). The cable that transmits is extended.
The base unit 40 (see FIG. 4, FIG. 5, etc.) is connected to the gaming machine 300 described above and collects gaming data of the gaming machine 300.
Each of the cables is connected to each of the input terminals 200a to 200g (see FIG. 5) of the base unit 40. The point that the base unit 40 collects various types of game data (the number of xx) is the same as in the above-described embodiments.

  In the gaming machine 300 of this embodiment, symbol variation is frequently performed by the second symbol display device 322 during the high probability state. Therefore, there is a high possibility of switching to the second special prize state during the high probability state. After the second special prize state, the gaming state immediately before the second special prize state is maintained. Therefore, even if the high special state is switched to the second special prize state, the high probability state continues after the second special prize state. The player will play a game with great expectation that the player should be switched to the second special prize state during the high probability state. According to this gaming machine, a high probability state can be enjoyed.

(Seventh Embodiment) Here, differences from the sixth embodiment will be described. With reference to FIG. 14, the structure of the gaming machine 400 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 14A is a front view of the gaming machine 400 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 14B is a plan view of the cron 410 described later. The same reference numerals are used for the same members as in the sixth embodiment.
The gaming machine 400 of this embodiment differs from the sixth embodiment in that the first symbol display device does not exist. Instead, a winning device 402 is provided. The appearance of the winning device 402 is configured by a box-shaped member 408 having an open front surface (player side surface). A pachinko ball entrance 406 is provided on the top of the box-shaped member 408. The entrance 406 is provided with a blade member 404 that swings between a solid line position and a broken line position. When the blade member 404 is in the position of the solid line, the entrance 406 is closed and the pachinko ball cannot enter the winning device 402. When the blade member 404 is in the position of the broken line, the entrance 406 is opened, and the pachinko ball can enter the winning device 402.
A so-called croon 410 is installed in the winning device 402. FIG. 14B shows a plan view of the cron 410. The croon 410 is circular when viewed in plan. The cleon 410 is provided with three through holes 412a, 412b, and 412c. Each through-hole 412a, 412b, 412c is larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball, and allows the pachinko ball to pass through. The through hole 412a is a so-called V zone. Although not shown in FIG. 14, a sensor (indicated by reference numeral 470 in FIG. 15) that detects the pachinko ball passing through the through hole 412 a is provided. The other through-holes 412b and 412c are not provided with sensors that detect the passage of pachinko balls.
The blade member 404 is driven by a solenoid (not shown in FIG. 14) (not shown in FIG. 15).
In the present embodiment, a first start winning opening 310 is provided below the game board 302. The second start winning opening 312 is provided slightly above the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 15 shows a block diagram of a control system of the gaming machine 400 of the present embodiment. The operations of the main control unit 350 and the display control unit 370 will be described with reference to FIG. 15, and the game contents will be described. However, description of operations similar to those in the sixth embodiment will be omitted.
When the detection signal output from the sensor 328 is input, the main control unit 350 drives the solenoid 460 to open the blade member 404 for a predetermined time. Thereby, the entrance 406 is opened. The time for which the blade member 404 is opened varies depending on the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the blade member 404 is opened for 3 seconds in the high probability state, and the blade member 404 is opened for 1 second in the other gaming states. Therefore, in the case of a high probability state, it is easy to win a pachinko ball in the winning device 402.
By opening the entrance 406, a pachinko ball can enter the winning device 402. The pachinko balls that have entered the winning device 402 are placed on the upper surface 410a (see FIG. 14 (b)) of the croon 410. And it falls from either through-hole 412a, 412b, 412c. At this time, when the pachinko ball falls from the through hole 412a, the sensor 470 outputs a detection signal.
When the main controller 350 receives the detection signal output from the sensor 470, the main controller 350 repeats the operation of driving the solenoid 460 to open and close the blade member 404. This state is the first special prize state of this embodiment. Since the blade member 404 is frequently opened, many pachinko balls can enter the winning device 402. When the operation of opening and closing the blade member 404 is repeated a predetermined number of times, or when a predetermined number of pachinko balls enter the winning device 402, the first special prize state is terminated.

The main control unit 350 acquires a random number when switching to the first special prize state. And it is discriminate | determined whether this random number corresponds with the preset hit value. When it is a winning value, the first special prize state is switched to the high probability state. On the other hand, if it is not a winning value, the first special prize state is switched to the normal state.
As described above, in the high probability state, the pachinko ball is easy to win in the winning device 402 because the time for the blade member 404 to be opened becomes long. Therefore, it is easier to switch to the first special prize state than in the normal state.
Note that the second start winning opening 312 is easily opened during the high probability state and is easily switched to the second special prize state as in the sixth embodiment. The contents of the second special prize state are the same as in the sixth embodiment. When the second special prize state ends, the game state immediately before the second special prize state is switched as in the sixth embodiment.
A high probability state can be enjoyed with the gaming machine 400 of the present embodiment as well.

Specific examples of the present invention have been described in detail above, but these are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the claims. The technology described in the claims includes various modifications and changes of the specific examples illustrated above.
The base unit may be provided for a plurality of gaming machines. In this case, the base unit collects game data of a plurality of connected gaming machines.

  In addition, the technical elements described in the present specification or the drawings exhibit technical usefulness alone or in various combinations, and are not limited to the combinations described in the claims at the time of filing. In addition, the technology illustrated in the present specification or the drawings achieves a plurality of objects at the same time, and has technical utility by achieving one of the objects.

It is a figure for demonstrating the level change of the signal input into an input terminal, Comprising: It is a figure for demonstrating the effect | action of one invention of this application. It is a figure for demonstrating the level change of the signal input into an input terminal, Comprising: It is a figure for demonstrating the effect | action of one invention of this application. It is a figure for demonstrating the level change of the signal output from the game machine side apparatus, Comprising: It is a figure for demonstrating the effect | action of one invention of this application. . The structure of the game hall which concerns on an Example is shown simply. The structure of a gaming machine and the structure of a stand unit are shown. The level change of the signal output from the game machine side apparatus which concerns on an Example is illustrated. The game data collected by the stand unit is shown. The structure of a hall computer is shown. A display example of the safe number during the special prize is shown. The game data collected by the base unit of the modification of 1st Example are shown. The display screen which a user sets a combination game state is illustrated (4th Example). It is a front view of the gaming machine of the sixth embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of the game machine of 6th Example. (A) It is a front view of the gaming machine of the seventh embodiment. (B) It is a top view of a croon. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of the game machine of 7th Example.

Explanation of symbols

·························································································································· 60 State signal output means 84 .. Short time state signal output means 86... Symbol fluctuation signal output means 88... Safe signal output means 90... Outmeter 100.
104 · · ROM
106 .. RAM
120 ·· Input port 122 · · Output port 124 · · Display 126 · · Information processing means 128 · · Storage device 130 · · Mouse and keyboard 200 · · Input unit 200a to 200g of the base unit · · Input terminals

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which a gaming state can be switched among a plurality of types of gaming states,
A first winning opening through which game media can pass;
A second winning port through which game media can pass and different from the first winning port;
A first symbol display device that starts display of symbols when the game medium passes through the first start port, and stops display after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner;
Means for switching to the first special prize state by opening the first winning port when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device;
In no event the predetermined condition is satisfied, after the end of the first prize state, the hard state the second start hole different from the first start hole through the game medium, the game medium said second start hole Means for switching to a high probability state including switching to a state that is easy to pass ;
A second symbol display device for stopping and displaying the symbols after the symbols are variably displayed;
Means for starting a variable display of symbols on the second symbol display device when the game medium passes through the second starting port ;
Means for switching to the second special prize state in which the game contents are different from both the first special prize state and the high probability state by opening the second winning opening when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device; ,
Means for switching to the gaming state immediately before the second special prize state when the second special prize state is completed;
Means for allowing the game medium to pass through the second starting port more easily during the high probability state than in the gaming state other than the high probability state;
A gaming machine comprising:

Images