JP4315451B2 - Information collection and display device for gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information collection / display device for gaming machines, and more specifically, information for gaming machines capable of collecting and displaying required operation state information of gaming machines having a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information. The present invention relates to a collection display device.

In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine belonging to the first type, a display symbol of a variable display device is changed, and the display symbol determines a role such as a big hit by extracting a random number to produce a game. . In this case, the variable display device starts variable display when the game ball wins a specific winning opening provided on the game board or the game ball passes through a specific passing gate, and a predetermined time is determined in advance. The variable display is stopped based on the elapse of time, and the winning combination such as a big hit is determined based on the stop mode.
In addition, there are a gaming machine belonging to the second type, a gaming machine belonging to the third type, a gaming machine equipped with an electric accessory device, and the like, and there are many models that can generate a big hit state.
Among them, for example, in a gaming machine belonging to the second type, a winning of a game ball is detected at a start winning opening, and when there is a winning, a movable member (hereinafter referred to as a blade member) provided in the variable winning device is opened and closed. When an auxiliary game is performed and a special prize opening in the variable prize winning device is awarded at that time, a special game state advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit state as appropriate) is generated.

Furthermore, in recent gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that generates a special jackpot state (for example, a jackpot with a specific symbol). For example, in a big hit with a specific symbol, the big hit state is likely to occur continuously several times (for example, five times).
The game store is provided with an information collection and display device that collects and displays the operation state information of these gaming machines, and displays various information related to the gaming machines.
As such conventional gaming machines, there are those disclosed in the following patent documents, for example.

JP-A-4-71580

  However, in the conventional information collecting and displaying apparatus, the information display is displayed by numbers and characters, and there is no figure that shows the occurrence state of the jackpot state, for example. For this reason, even if the special jackpot state occurs and the jackpot state continuously occurs a plurality of times, it is difficult to determine at a glance and it is difficult to fully grasp the characteristics of the gaming machine.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine information collection and display device that can sufficiently grasp the characteristics of gaming machines.

To achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is an information collection display for a gaming machine capable of collecting and displaying a required operation state of a gaming machine provided with a first display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information. In the device
The gaming machine is
A jackpot gaming state generating means for generating a jackpot gaming state advantageous to a player in relation to a stop result mode of variable display in the first display device;
A variable winning device having a movable member that can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player in the jackpot gaming state;
Continuous big hit gaming state determination means for determining a continuous big hit gaming state when the next big hit gaming state occurs within a predetermined period after the big hit gaming state generated by the big hit gaming state generating means;
Continuous jackpot gaming state information transmitting means for transmitting continuous jackpot gaming state information to the outside in relation to the determination result of the continuous jackpot gaming state determining means,
The predetermined period set in the gaming machine is configured to end based on deriving a predetermined number of stop result modes in the variable display,
The jackpot gaming state generating means is:
Determining the maximum number of continuations repeating the first and second states of the variation winning device in the jackpot gaming state,
Displaying the maximum number of continuous repetitions of the first and second states of the variable winning device in the determined jackpot gaming state on a second display device different from the first display device;
The continuous jackpot gaming status information transmitted to the outside by the continuous jackpot gaming status information transmitting means includes a jackpot gaming status signal indicating that a jackpot gaming status has been generated by the jackpot gaming status generating means, and within the predetermined period. And information indicating that,
The gaming machine information collection and display device,
Continuous jackpot gaming state information receiving means for receiving continuous jackpot gaming state information transmitted from the continuous jackpot gaming state information transmitting means;
In the gaming machine, based on the jackpot gaming state signal as the continuous jackpot gaming state information received by the continuous jackpot gaming state information receiving means for each gaming machine and information indicating that it is within the predetermined period . A display means for displaying in a table form a list of a plurality of gaming machines that constitute a predetermined island facility unit, as well as representing a time series occurrence state of the jackpot gaming state,
It is provided with.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the display means includes:
Arranged in parallel with the time axis direction representing the time at equal intervals, having occurrence number grasp display means for displaying the number of occurrences of big hit gaming state per unit time,
The occurrence count grasping display means is:
Based on the jackpot gaming state signal as continuous jackpot gaming state information received by the continuous jackpot gaming state information receiving means and information indicating that it is within the predetermined period, a predetermined value after the jackpot gaming state ends is predetermined. The number of consecutive occurrences of the big hit gaming state within the predetermined period is specified, and the big hit gaming occurrence mark and the continuous occurrence number mark indicating the number of consecutive occurrences of the big hit gaming state within the predetermined period are collectively displayed. It is characterized by.

In the present invention, after the gaming machine end of the jackpot gaming state, the next jackpot gaming state determines continuous jackpot gaming state occurring within a given predetermined period, and transmits to the outside as a continuous jackpot gaming state information, continuous The jackpot gaming status information includes a jackpot gaming status signal indicating that a jackpot gaming status has occurred, and information indicating that it is within a predetermined period, and the information collection and display device for gaming machines has received each gaming machine. Number of consecutive occurrences of jackpot gaming state within a predetermined period after the jackpot gaming state ends based on the jackpot gaming state signal as continuous jackpot gaming state information and information indicating that it is within the predetermined period identify, made it possible to display the jackpot gaming generating marks, and a number of consecutive occurrences mark indicating successive occurrences of jackpot gaming state within the predetermined period as a lumped That.
Therefore, the number of consecutive occurrences of the big hit gaming state within a predetermined time period after the end of the big hit gaming state can be confirmed at a glance by displaying the chart format.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine determines a continuous big hit gaming state in which the next big hit gaming state occurs within a predetermined period after the big hit gaming state ends, and provides the continuous big hit gaming state information. The external jackpot game state information transmitted to the outside includes a jackpot gaming state signal indicating that the jackpot gaming state has occurred, and information indicating that it is within a predetermined period. The jackpot within a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot gaming state signal as the continuous jackpot gaming state information received for each gaming machine and information indicating that it is within the predetermined period identify the number of consecutive occurrences of the gaming state table and jackpot gaming generating marks, and a number of consecutive occurrences mark indicating successive occurrences of jackpot gaming state within the predetermined period as a lumped Since, it is possible with the number of consecutive occurrences of the jackpot gaming state in the predetermined predetermined period after completion jackpot gaming state can be confirmed at a glance by the chart format display, sufficiently understand the characteristics of the gaming machine.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the display means is arranged in parallel with the time axis direction representing the time at equal intervals so as to display the number of occurrences of the big hit gaming state per unit time so as to be able to be grasped. The occurrence count grasping and displaying means, the jackpot gaming state signal as the consecutive jackpot gaming state information received by the consecutive jackpot gaming state information receiving means , information indicating that it is within the predetermined period, To determine the number of consecutive occurrences of the jackpot gaming state within a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the number of consecutive occurrences of the jackpot gaming state and the number of consecutive occurrences of the jackpot gaming state within the predetermined period since displaying the number of consecutive occurrences mark indicating as collectively, the number of consecutive occurrences of the jackpot gaming state in the predetermined predetermined period after completion of the jackpot gaming state Can be found in the eye, it is possible to grasp the characteristics of the game more accurately.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
1 to 21 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type gaming machine.
First, the gaming machine will be described.
Front block diagram 1 of a pachinko device is a front perspective view showing the whole of the pachinko device. In FIG. 1, 1 is a pachinko machine, which is roughly composed of a pachinko machine 2 (game machine) and a card-type ball lending machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a ball lending machine) 3 as a game medium lending device. Installed in pairs. The pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko machine 2 and the card-type ball lending machine 3 are installed in a pair is called a so-called CR machine (card reading machine). The ball lending machine 3 has a built-in card reader / writer, and the front panel 4 of the ball lending machine 3 is composed of three rows using a card insertion slot 5 into which a prepaid card is inserted and a 7-segment light emitting diode. A card remaining frequency display 6 for displaying the remaining frequency of the card and a card receiving display 7 for displaying that the card reception is effective are provided.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a frame-shaped front frame 11, a metal frame (glass frame) 12 that supports the glass 12a, a game board 13 (see FIG. 2), a front display panel 14, and a front operation panel 15. ing. The frame-like front frame 11 is supported by a top hinge 17 and a lower hinge (not shown) so as to be openable and closable with respect to a wooden machine frame 16 (not shown from the front: see FIG. 3 described later), and the metal frame 12 has a frame shape. The front frame 11 is supported so that it can be opened and closed.
The front display panel 14 has an upper plate 21, a card frequency display (card balance display) 22 for displaying the balance of a prepaid card, a ball lending button (conversion button) 23 operated when purchasing a ball, A card discharge button (return button) 24 that is operated when discharging the prepaid card, a ball lending indicator 25, and a push button 26 for opening and closing a ball passage for transferring the balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 32 described later. And are provided.

Note that the gaming card is not limited to a prepaid card, for example, a gaming card that uses a ball number card storing value information such as the number of balls, or an identification card storing player identification information alone. Good.
In short, any card reader / writer that can be read / written in order to use a game card may be used. For example, the present invention can be applied to a completely card-type pachinko gaming system and an enclosed ball type gaming machine (for example, a credit type gaming machine).
Further, the present invention is not limited to an example in which a magnetic card is used as a gaming card, and for example, a gaming machine using an IC card may be used. When an IC card is used, as a matter of course, a card reader / writer corresponding to the IC card is used.

The front operation panel 15 includes an ashtray 31, a ball storage tray (a receiving tray) 32 for storing balls, a ball removal lever 33 for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32, and an operation of the launching device. And a firing operation knob 34 is provided.
In the upper part of the frame-like front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, in order from the left side, a prize ball discharge indicator 41 that lights up when the prize ball is discharged, a ball rental discharge indicator 42 that lights up when the ball is discharged, and the pachinko machine 2 A completion indicator 43 that is lit when a stop state occurs is provided. Other game states (for example, big hit state: blinking control) can be displayed by the prize ball discharge indicator 41, the ball rental discharge indicator 42 and the completion indicator 43.

Configuration of the game board next game area in the gaming board 13 generates a jackpot status and communicating Zhang jackpot state is Covers present invention (specific specificity corresponding to the playing state), and constant acquisition cells (e.g., 3000 The game machine can adopt any configuration as long as it can adopt the so-called stopping system. As an example, in this embodiment, the type shown in FIG. 2 (type belonging to the second type) is used.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG. 2, a rail 61 is arranged around the game area, and a variable winning device 62 is provided at a substantially central portion inside the rail 61, and a normal symbol gate (hereinafter referred to as a general symbol gate) is located on the side of the variable winning device 62. Directly below the variable winning device 62, there is a tulip-type start opening with a normal electric accessory (corresponding to the second start winning opening) 64, and a start opening with a normal electric accessory (hereinafter referred to as a gate). The first start winning ports 65 and 66 that are opened once are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of 64 (referred to as a normal electric start port). In this case, when a ball wins the normal electric start port 64, the movable pieces (movable members: so-called blade members) 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened and closed twice, and the ball enters the first start winning ports 65 and 66. When winning, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened and closed once.
The state in which the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened and closed by the winning of balls at the respective start openings 64, 65 and 66 corresponds to the auxiliary game state.

  In addition, general winning holes 67 and 68 are disposed in the game area, and a plurality of hitting direction changing members 69 to 74 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area. Many (not shown) are planted. On the other hand, an out ball collection port 75 is formed at the lower center of the game area. Decorative side lamps 76 and 77 are arranged on both sides of the variable winning device 62 along the inner side of the rail 61. The side lamps 76 and 77 blink when, for example, the movable pieces 62a and 62b are opened. In addition, during a big hit, it flashes to increase the player's motivation.

The general-purpose gate 63 has a gate through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, the symbol (for example, the symbol of the normal symbol display 64a composed of 7-segment LEDs arranged at the normal electric start port 64) , The number) is changed, and when this number reaches a specific value (for example, “7”), the tulips 64b and 64c of the normal electric start port 64 are electrically operated to open for a certain period of time (that is, in a state where it is easy to win a prize). It becomes). Specifically, when the symbol of the normal symbol display 64a is “7”, the tulips 64b and 64c of the normal electric start port 64 are opened for 3 seconds. Similarly, when the symbol is “3”, the normal electric start port 64 When the tulips 64b and 64c are opened for 2 seconds and the symbol is "5", the tulips 64b and 64c of the normal electric start port 64 are opened for 1 second.
In addition, four ordinary switch memory displays (so-called ordinary memory display) 64d are arranged on the side of the normal symbol display 64a. When it passes, it displays that it memorized the number of balls passed within 4 ranges.

The normal gate 63 is provided with a normal gate switch (not shown) to detect the passage of a ball. Normally, the electric start port 64 normally closes the tulips 64b and 64c, but is configured to open the tulips 64b and 64c under certain conditions as described above. The control for changing the symbol on the normal symbol display 64a corresponds to a variable display game.
In this case, the result of the variable display game, that is, the symbol on the normal symbol display 64a becomes a specific value (for example, “7”), and the tulips 64b and 64c of the normal electric start port 64 are electrically operated for a certain time. The probability of opening only may be controlled to vary between two, high probability and low probability.

Here, the configuration of the variable winning device 62 will be described in detail.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the variable winning device 62, and FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the variable winning device 62. In these drawings, the variable winning device 62 has a top winning port 620 and an opening (specific winning port) 621 following the internal space of the variable winning device 62, and a roof-like armor portion around the opening 621. A first state (closed state) that is disadvantageous for a player is provided in which the ball 622 protrudes and prevents the balls that have been standing upright and flowing down from the left and right of the opening 621 from flowing into the opening 621. , A pair of movable pieces (movable members) 62a and 62b that can be converted into a second state (open state) that is advantageous for a player who receives the ball that has flowed down with the upper end down and flows into the opening 621 are provided. It has been.

A variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is arranged at the back of the opening 621, and the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination is a two-digit dot display (or a two-digit display composed of 9-segment LEDs). It may be a container). The variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance can display numbers from “0” to “19”, and a display for determining whether or not the V guidance device 630 described later guides the ball to the V winning opening 633 is displayed. At the same time, a display is made to inform the player of the number of rounds of the right of the second type, that is, the number of rounds (special game cycle) at the time of big hit (corresponding to the upper limit number of rounds).
In addition, a variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is arranged below the opening 621. The variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is a one-digit dot display (or one digit consisting of 7-segment LEDs). Display device). The variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations can display numbers from “0” to “9”. When a ball that has entered the opening 621 wins the V winning opening 633, the second symbol is displayed depending on the stop pattern. In addition to displaying the determination of the maximum number of continuations per seed size, it also serves as a display for informing the player of the number of balls that have won the variable winning device 62.

The variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of times of continuous operation are always changing, and start winning (either the first start winning port 65, 66 or the normal electric start port 64). If there is a winning), the change of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance stops and the stop symbol is displayed. In this case, the operation of the V guidance device 630 is controlled as follows according to the stop pattern of the variable display device 623 for V guidance determination.
(I) When V guide determination stop symbol = “7” (special symbol) V guide device 630 stops at the center. Therefore, the probability that a ball will win the V winning opening 633 is almost 100%.
(II) When V guide determination stop symbol = other than "7" V guide device 630 reciprocates left and right and does not stop. Accordingly, the ball is rarely won at the V winning opening 633.

The variable display device 623 for determining V guidance may be stopped based on an output of a count switch 632 described later. In this way, the ball is stopped only when the ball wins the opening 621 of the variable winning device 62 instead of stopping only at the start winning prize, so that the variable guiding prize is displayed even though the V guide determination stop symbol = “7” appears. This does not mean that the ball has not won in the device 62, but the service to the player is improved in terms of the game.
In addition, “7” may occur continuously within a predetermined period at the appearance of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance, which corresponds to a specific gaming state, which is a so-called consecutive change big hit. In this case, the predetermined period is, for example, until a ball in the upper plate 21 is fired, within 5 minutes after the end of the big hit, or within a predetermined number of operations (for example, 5 times) of the variable display devices 623 and 624. Etc. Either of the display devices may be adopted as the number of operations of the variable display devices 623 and 624.
The occurrence probability of consecutive big hits may be set by a variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 described later, or the number of consecutive big hits may be set. In the case of consecutive big hits, for example, the number of consecutive hits may be guaranteed (for example, the occurrence of big hits is five times).

On the other hand, there is a start prize (winning in either the first start prize opening 65 or 66 or the ordinary electric start opening 64), and the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable prize winning device 62 are opened and closed to enter the variable prize winning device 62. When a ball enters and the ball wins the V winning opening 633, the variation of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is stopped, and a stop symbol is displayed. In this case, the maximum number of continuations for the second type big hit is determined as follows according to the stop pattern of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, and the big hit operation is started.
(I) When the stop count for determining the number of continuations = “7” The maximum number of continuations per jackpot is 16, which is the maximum.
(II) When the stop pattern for determining the number of continuations = “3”, “5” The maximum number of continuations for the big hit is five.
(III) When the stop count for determining the number of continuations = other than "7", "3", or "5" The maximum number of continuations per jackpot is three.
In the second type of big hit operation, the movable pieces 62a and 62b perform 18 times of opening and closing operations, and this round can be repeated as many times as the maximum number of times determined on the condition of V winning. Yes. If the V prize is not won, a so-called “punk” state is set. By such a big hit operation, the player can obtain a lot of balls and can enjoy higher profits.
Here, the state of the stop count for determining the number of continuations = “7” corresponds to a special jackpot state with a maximum jackpot number of continuations of 16 times. Similarly, there is a case where “7” is continuously generated within a predetermined period at the output of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuous times, which is a continuous game big hit state. Chan is a big hit. The predetermined period in this case is the same as that described above.
The occurrence probability of consecutive big hits may be set by a variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 described later, or the number of consecutive big hits may be set. In the case of consecutive big hits, for example, the number of consecutive hits may be guaranteed (for example, the occurrence of big hits is five times).

  The V guiding device (winning rate changing means) 630 described above is arranged inside the opening 621 of the variable winning device 62, and the V guiding device 630 is slightly lowered toward the tip as shown in FIG. It has a ball guide rod 631a arranged at an inclination, and a face portion 631b arranged at the tip of the ball guide rod 631a and imagining an animal “hippo”. The ball guide rod 631a is formed in a bowl shape capable of guiding one ball, and is configured to reciprocate within a predetermined angle range from side to side as shown in the drawing with its base end as a fulcrum. A state where the V guidance device 630 has moved to the left side of the drawing is shown as a V guidance device 630a, and a situation where the V guidance device 630 has moved to the right side of the drawing is shown as a V guidance device 630b.

6A is a perspective view of the ball storage device 640, and FIG. 6B is a side view of the ball storage device 640, when the ball storage device 640 is located substantially at the center and the face 631 b is in an open state. Is shown.
FIG. 7A is a perspective view of the ball storage device 640, and FIG. 7B is a side view of the ball storage device 640. When the ball storage device 640 is located substantially at the center and the face 631b is closed. The state of is shown.
As shown in these drawings, the face portion 631b is pivotally supported at the tip of the ball guide rod 631a and can be opened and closed. The ball T that has advanced in the ball guide rod 631a having a slightly downward slope toward the tip end side can be held by the face portion 631b so as not to flow forward by closing the face portion 631b on the tip end side. (See, for example, FIG. 7).
A count switch (winning ball detecting means: specific winning ball detecting means) 632 is arranged above the base end of the ball guide bar 631a. The count switch 632 is a proximity sensor and has an opening 621 of the variable winning device 62. The ball that won a prize is detected and a detection signal is output to the accessory control circuit board 107. On the other hand, a V winning port (special winning port) 633 is provided on the lower side in front of the front end of the ball guide rod 631a.

When the ball T wins the variable winning device 62, the ball T is counted through the opening 621 and passing through the count switch 632 as shown by arrows in FIGS. It falls to the base end side of 631a, and then reaches the face portion 631b on the front end side through a ball guide rod 631a having a downward slope. At this time, if the face portion 631b is closed, the ball T is held by the face portion 631b and does not flow forward (state of FIG. 7). On the other hand, when the face portion 631b is open, the ball T flows forward from the tip portion of the ball guide rod 631a (state of FIG. 6). For example, if the V guidance device 630 is at the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 5, the ball T flows down from the tip of the ball guidance rod 631 a and almost wins the V winning opening 633.
On the other hand, if the face 631b is in the open state and the V guide device 630a or 630b is indicated by the broken line in FIG. 5, the ball T flows forward from the tip of the ball guide rod 631a. There is very little possibility to win the winning opening 633.
Thus, the structure is such that whether or not to win a V is determined by the moving position of the V guidance device 630.

In the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is other than “7” (special symbol), the face 631b is maintained in the open state (the state of FIG. 5), and the ball T However, the V winning opening 633 is controlled so that it is rarely won even though it flows down from the tip of the ball guide rod 631a. On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is “7”, the face 631b is maintained in the closed state (the state of FIG. 7), and the V guidance device 630 is indicated by a solid line in FIG. As shown in the drawing, when the V winning opening 633 is moved to a position facing the front, the face 631b is opened and the ball T flows forward (the state shown in FIG. 6), so that the V winning opening 633 can be easily won. Is done. That is, control is performed such that the ball T is once stopped by the face portion 631b and the V winning is surely performed.
Note that the control for stopping the ball T once by the face portion 631b and surely winning V in this way is not limited to the case where the stop symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is “7”. For example, it may be executed during a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 5, a ball storage device 640 is provided below the front side of the V guide device 630, and the ball storage device 640 is movable in the vertical direction as indicated by an arrow in the figure. The ball storage device 640 has a structure capable of storing the ball that has flowed down from the ball guide rod 631 at the lower front side of the V guide device 630, stores the ball when moving upward, and moves downward to store the ball. To the front. Thereby, it becomes easy to win a V prize by discharging the stored balls together.
Usually, the ball storage device 640 moves downward and stands by at a position where the ball is not stored. On the other hand, when it is possible to store balls by moving upward during a big hit, the number of balls T won in the variable winning device 62 reaches a predetermined number, or the movable pieces 62a and 62b are opened and closed a predetermined number of times. In addition, it is controlled to move downward and release the storage. For example, in each big hit round, as soon as entering the round, the ball storage device 640 moves to the storage position, and the number of balls T winning the variable winning device 62 reaches a predetermined number, or the movable pieces 62a, 62b a predetermined number of times. When the opening / closing operation is performed, the storage is released, and when the next round is entered, the control of the ball storage device 640 immediately moving to the storage position is repeated.

Configuration of the back mechanism pachinko apparatus Next, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko apparatus 1.
In FIG. 8, as the main mechanism of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 2, a storage tank 101 for storing balls, two guide paths 102 for guiding balls in the storage tank 101, and a relay base for frames (external terminal base) ) 103, a ball ejecting device 104, a discharge control circuit board 105, a ball gathering member 106 capable of fixing the ball gathering cover main body 106H, an accessory control circuit board 107, and a large accessory control circuit board can be attached. Mounting adapter 108, firing circuit board 109 for performing various controls necessary for ball firing, and various unit parts (for example, storage tank 101) formed on a synthetic resin integral molding are mounted thereon. There is a base frame body 111 of the back mechanism board and a speaker 112. Note that the various mechanism parts mounted on the base frame 111 and the base frame 111 are collectively referred to as a back mechanism panel 120.

The frame relay base 103 relays input and output of signals with an AC power source and a hall management device. The frame relay base 103 is provided with a frame external information output terminal 103a. The frame external information output terminal 103a is used for various information on the frame side in the pachinko machine 1, such as ball lending, prize balls, etc. It relays wiring when outputting information, ball replenishment, ball firing, opening / closing information of the metal frame 12 to the hall management device.
The discharge control circuit board 105 performs various kinds of control necessary for ball discharge, and the accessory control circuit board 107 performs various kinds of control necessary for the operation of the accessory on the game board. Further, the accessory control circuit board 107 has a variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 for changing and setting the probability of each symbol in the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations. Each probability setting switch (see 9) is incorporated. The variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 may also change and set the specific symbol probability (probability per ordinary symbol) of the normal symbol display 64a.

The switch insertion port 131 of the symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 is exposed on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107 and is similarly variablely displayed. The switch insertion port 132 of the symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the symbol appearance rate setting device 324 is also exposed on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107.
The symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 has an appearance rate of the symbol (“7”) in three stages of 30%, 10%, and 5%, for example. Three contacts are provided so that they can be easily changed from the outside. Similarly, the probability of hitting a common map is similarly set, for example, in three stages of 1/5, 1/10, and 1/20. You may make it adjustable independently.

  The contact point of the symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 can be operated by a hall attendant, and the set value is on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. Although it is displayed on the setting display 133 arranged, it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside when a certain time has passed after setting. The setting display 133 is composed of, for example, a small LED of 7 segments, and displays a set value of the symbol appearance rate.

The symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 can easily set the appearance rate of “7” in three stages of, for example, 30%, 10%, and 5% from the outside. It has three contacts so that it can be changed. The other winning symbols (“3” and “5”) are fixed, but these symbol appearance rates may be settable.
The contact point of the symbol appearance rate setting switch of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 can be operated by a hall attendant, and the set value is on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. Although it is displayed on the setting indicator 134 arranged, it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside when a certain time has elapsed after setting. The setting display 134 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment small LED, and displays a set value of the symbol appearance rate.
In addition, the setting of the appearance rate (or probability per universal figure) of each symbol in the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is not limited to the above three stages, The setting contents may be used.

Here, the game board side external information output terminal for transmitting information on the game board 13 side to the outside will be described. A game board information base 141 is disposed below the ball gathering member 106. The game board information base 141 includes various electrical components (for example, a lamp, a solenoid, an LED, a motor, and a sensor) in the game board 13 and an accessory control circuit. It has a function of relaying the wiring connecting the panel 107 once in the middle.
In addition, the game board information base 141 is provided with an external information output terminal 141a for the game board, and the external information output terminal 141a for the game board is various information on the game board 13, for example, information on the equipment device, and various kinds of jackpots. Information, data related to consecutive big hits, data related to the appearance rate setting value of each symbol in the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, data relating to the opening / closing state of the blade, jackpot It relays the wiring when outputting the number of continuations of the hour round and fraudulent information (such as fraud due to winning or missing connectors) to the hall management device. The starting opening prizes are used for base management. When the pachinko machine 1 belongs to two types as in the present embodiment, the number-of-wins information is output divided into two-time starting openings.

Configuration of Control System Next, FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko apparatus 1.
In FIG. 9, this control system is roughly divided into a CPU for an accessory 301 (hereinafter simply referred to as a CPU) that performs control necessary for pachinko games, a ROM 302 that stores a control program, etc., and a work area setting. A RAM 303 that temporarily stores data necessary for control, a frequency dividing circuit 305 that divides the oscillation frequency of the crystal to obtain a basic clock of the CPU 301, a power supply circuit 306 that supplies power necessary for the CPU 301 and the like, A low-pass filter 307 that accepts various information signals, a buffer gate 309 that outputs a signal from the low-pass filter 307 to the CPU 301 via the bus 308, an output port 310 that receives a signal from the CPU 301 via the bus 308, and an output port 310 Drive various control signals by driving control signals input via A driver 311 that outputs to an indicator, a sound generator 312 that generates sound effects necessary for the game (or may perform speech synthesis), and an amplifier 313 that amplifies the audio signal from the sound generator 312 The

Each circuit including the CPU 301 is realized by a board unit called an accessory control circuit board 107 including a microcomputer disposed at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The board unit of the microcomputer is adapted to exchange control signals and data with ball lending machines, island facilities, amusement store management devices, and the like.
The sound generator 312 generates sound effects necessary for the game, and the generated sound effects are amplified by the amplifier 313 and emitted from the speaker 112. In addition to the sound generator 312, for example, a voice synthesis IC is provided to perform voice synthesis necessary for the game (for example, a voice that raises the expectation of the player at the time of a big hit, “Yatter”, “the maximum number of continuations”). You may do it.

Signals from the first start switch 321, the second start switch 322, the count switch 632, the continuation switch (V winning detection switch) 323, and the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 are input to the low-pass filter 307. Note that the signal fetched from the low-pass filter 307 to the CPU 301 is read by the CPU 301 twice in a software manner to prevent chattering in consideration of the time constant of noise.
The first start switch 321 detects that a ball has been won at the first opening winning openings 65 and 66 that are opened once, and the second start switch 322 indicates that a ball has been won at the ordinary electric start opening 64 that is opened twice. To detect. The count switch 632 detects a ball that has won a prize in the variable winning device 62. A continuation switch (special winning ball detection means) 323 is arranged in the variable winning device 62 and detects that a ball has won a V winning port (special winning port) 633. Each of the detection switches is a proximity switch, and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force accompanying the passage of the ball.

The setting contents of the appearance rate of the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 are as follows, for example.
Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 3 ………… 30%
Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 2 …… 10%
Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 1 ………… 5%
For example, when setting the probability per map, the setting contents are as follows.
Probability per map: Setting 3 ………… 1/5
Probability per standard: Setting 2 ………… 1/10
Probability per map: Setting 1 ………… 1/20

The setting contents of the appearance rate of the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 are, for example, as follows.
Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 3 ………… 30%
Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 2 …… 10%
Appearance rate of “7”: Setting 1 ………… 5%
Each of the above set rates can also be set by a management device 350 (described later) disposed in the hall management room. In this case, each setting rate is determined based on a selection command signal from a selection command signal generation circuit in the management device 350. The appearance rate of symbols is set remotely. The setting contents of each appearance rate are the same as described above. Of course, the setting content of each appearance rate is not limited to the above example, but may be other setting content.

From the driver 311, the large winning opening solenoid 331 of the variable winning device 62, various lamps / LEDs 332, the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance, the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuous times, the V guidance device 630, and the ball storage device 640. A control signal is output.
The large prize opening solenoid 331 of the variable prize winning device 62 drives the movable pieces 62a and 62b to open and close. When there is a winning at the first opening winning openings 65 and 66 that are opened once, the movable pieces 62a and 62b are set to 0. 0. When it is driven to open for 5 seconds and a prize is given to the ordinary electric start port 64 that is opened twice, the movable pieces 62a and 62b are driven to open for 0.8 seconds, and during the big hit, the movable pieces 62a and 62b are set to 1. Drive open for 0 seconds.

As various lamps / LEDs 332, the decorative side lamps 76 and 77 on the game board 13, the prize ball discharge indicator 41 on the upper part of the frame-like front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, the ball rental discharge indicator 42, and the completion indicator 43, etc., which are appropriately lit or blinking depending on the game content.
The V guide device 630 has a motor (not shown) that reciprocates the ball guide rod 631a, and a solenoid (not shown) that drives the face 631b to open and close, and these are driven by a control signal output from the driver 311. The
The ball storage device 640 has a solenoid (not shown), and this solenoid is driven by a control signal output from the driver 311 so that the ball flowing down from the ball guide rod 631 can be stored.

The CPU 301, the ROM 302, and the RAM 303 constitute a game control means 400 as a whole, and a jackpot gaming state generating means, a unique gaming state generating means, a jackpot gaming state signal transmitting means, and a unique gaming state signal transmitting means by executing a program described later. As a function.
The CPU 301 can exchange data with the hall management device (centralized management device) 350 via the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information base 141. The management device 350 collects necessary data from many pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall and manages the data.

The management device 350 (game machine information collection and display device) includes a management computer 360, a display 361, a printer 362, an in-store broadcasting device 363, a terminal device (for example, a keyboard) 364, and a data storage device 365.
The management computer 360 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall and calculates the winning status data in a predetermined manner, and the processed data is displayed on the display 361. Display and manage the operating state of each pachinko machine. Further, the management computer 360 uses the terminal device 364 to change and set the probability of each symbol in the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations. Workability can be improved by remotely setting the probability of each symbol from the management room side of the hall. In addition, although the setting etc. of the probability of each said symbol can be performed finely for every stand, it is also possible to carry out for each island.
Further, by operating the terminal device 364, winning status data can be collected and displayed by game type, machine type, island unit, and manufacturer.

The in-store broadcast device 363 broadcasts jackpot information in the store based on a signal from the management computer 360. In this case, each game machine has its own machine number, and the in-store broadcasting device 363 broadcasts the machine number of the game machine in which the big hit has occurred, or broadcasts the number of consecutive big hits (number of consecutive chunks).
The data storage device 365 stores daily data, and the management computer 360 creates past game state data and winning state data based on the data stored in the data storage device 365, and stores each past data as necessary. The status data can be called up, and the total operation data after each unit is installed in the island facility 500 can be processed.
Here, the management device 350 realizes functions as a jackpot gaming state signal receiving unit, a peculiar gaming state signal receiving unit, a display unit, and an occurrence count grasping display unit.

FIG. 10 is a system diagram showing the relationship between the hall management device 350 and island facilities. 10, the management device 350 is installed in the management room of the hall, and the management computer 360 centrally manages a large number of pachinko machines 501, 502,. The management computer 360 is connected to a display 361, a printer 362, an in-store broadcasting device 363, a terminal device 364, a data storage device 365, and the like. The in-store broadcasting device 363 has an amplifier and, although not shown, has a speaker at a predetermined location in the store and broadcasts jackpot information and the like based on an output signal from the amplifier.
The management device 350 is connected to the island facility 500, the card issuing machine 611, and the jet counter 612 in the amusement store via the transmission path 610 so that necessary data can be exchanged between them.
The card issuing machine 611 issues the prepaid card described above. The jet counter 612 automatically counts the number of balls by bringing in and throwing in the balls acquired by the player.

In the island facility 500, big hit display devices 620a, 620b,... Are arranged at positions corresponding to the upper side of the respective pachinko devices 501, 502,. Each of the big hit display devices 620a, 620b,... Is made up of, for example, a 7-segment two-digit large LED, and can display the number of big hits, the number of consecutive chunks, etc. of the second type gaming machine. Note that the display information is not limited to the number of big hits, the number of consecutive chunks, and the like, for example, the number of guaranteed big hits may be included.
The display of the jackpot display devices 620a, 620b... Is automatically performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a push button switch (a plurality of buttons) for operation is provided, and the push button switch is operated. The game state data such as the number of big hits, the number of consecutive chants, etc. may be selectable, or the pachinko machine 1 corresponding to the game state data or island facilities of yesterday is installed for the game state data not only today. It may be possible to select the total game state data after being played.

Next, game control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. Game control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control circuit including the CPU 301, and the various control procedures are shown in FIG.
The control by the CPU 301 is started at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and includes a main routine in which the process is repeatedly executed as long as the power is turned on, and other subroutines.
Main Routine First, the main routine (so-called general flow) will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is repeated after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on as described above. Specifically, the routine is repeated with a hardware interrupt every 2 ms in a reset waiting process described later.
When the main routine is started, first, in step S10, it is determined whether or not there is a setting change of the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324. When there is a setting change (when a setting change is to be performed), the process first proceeds to step S12, and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 is changed ("7"). Set the appearance rate to the value manipulated by the attendant. As a result, the appearance rate of the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is set 3 (appearance rate: 30%), setting 2 (appearance rate: 10%), and setting 1 (appearance rate: 5%).

Next, in step S14, the appearance rate of the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance in the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 is set to a value operated by an attendant. Thereby, the appearance rate of the winning symbol (“7”) of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is set 3 (appearance rate: 30%), setting 2 (appearance rate: 10%), and setting 1 (appearance rate: 5%). In addition, you may set the probability per common figure in step S12 or step S14. In this way, the appearance rate of each winning symbol is set on the pachinko machine 1 side. Next, the process proceeds to step S16.
On the other hand, if there is no change in the setting of the variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 324 in step S10, the process directly proceeds to step S16. In step S16, input processing is performed. In this input processing, detection signals from various detection switches are logically converted and chattering prevention processing is performed. As the chattering prevention process, for example, the CPU 301 reads detection signals from various detection switches twice in a software manner so that chattering prevention is performed in consideration of a time constant of noise and the like.

Next, output processing is performed in step S18. In the output processing, for example, processing such as outputting data to the output port or outputting a drive signal to the solenoid is performed. Next, in step S20, the process NO. Branch decision by As branch destinations, there are a normal operation process in step S22, a blade opening / closing operation process 1 in step S24, a blade opening / closing operation process 2 in step S26, and a big hit operation process in step S28. Detailed processing contents of each branch destination will be described later in a subroutine.
The normal operation process is to detect the start winning in the game state before the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 start the operation. The blade opening / closing operation process 1 is to perform a game process associated with winning a prize at the first start winning opening 65, 66. The blade opening / closing operation process 2 is to perform a game process associated with winning a prize to the ordinary electric start opening 64 which is the second start winning opening. The big hit operation process is a process for performing a necessary process when a big hit occurs.
After the branch process, an external output process (refer to a subroutine described later for details) is performed in a subsequent step S30. This is to output necessary information to the hall management device 350. After step S30, the process waits for a reset, and the main routine is repeated with a hardware interrupt, for example, every 2 ms.

Normal Operation Processing FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal operation processing in step S22 in the main routine described above. When this subroutine is started, first, at step S50, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the starting port 1 (that is, the first starting winning ports 65 and 66). When a ball wins either the first start winning opening 65 or the first starting winning opening 66, the process proceeds to step S52 and the processing is changed to the blade opening / closing operation 1. Thus, the process shifts to a process (subroutine in FIG. 13) in which the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 perform the opening operation once for 0.5 seconds.
Next, in step S54, the symbol variation of the variable display (that is, the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance) is stopped. In this case, a random number corresponding to the symbol appearance probability setting value is extracted at the time of starting winning detection, and the symbol is determined based on the extraction result. As a result, the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance stops at any symbol from “1” to “9”, and the V guidance determination stop symbol stops at “7” or stops at other symbols. The movement operation of the V guidance device 630 is controlled according to whether it has been performed. After step S54, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if the ball does not win either the first start winning port 65 or the first start winning port 66 in step S50, there is a win for the starting port 2 (that is, the normal electric start port 64) in the following step S56. It is determined whether or not. When a ball wins the normal electric start port 64, the process proceeds to step S58, and the processing is changed to the blade opening / closing operation 2. Thereby, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 shift to a process (subroutine in FIG. 14) in which the movable pieces 62a and 62b perform the opening operation twice in 0.8 seconds.
Next, the process proceeds to step S54, and similarly, the symbol variation of the variable display (that is, the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance) is stopped. In this case as well, a random number corresponding to the symbol appearance probability setting value is extracted at the time of detecting the start winning, and the symbol is determined based on the extraction result.
On the other hand, if there is no winning in the normal electric start port 64 in step S56, the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, if the ball does not win any of the first start winning opening 65, the first starting winning opening 66, or the ordinary electric start opening 64, the movable pieces 62a and 62b in the variable winning device 62 are not opened and closed. The symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance does not stop, and the variable fluctuation continues.

Blade Opening / Closing Operation 1 Processing FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of blade opening / closing operation 1 processing in step S24 in the main routine described above. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S100, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is stopped at "7". If it is stopped at “7”, the V guidance device 630 is stopped at the center in step S102, and the process proceeds to step S104. As a result, the probability that a ball will win the V winning opening 633 becomes almost 100%. When the symbol stops other than “7” (for example, “2”), the process jumps to step S102 and proceeds to step S104. Therefore, when the symbol is stopped at a position other than “7”, the reciprocating movement of the V guide device 630 to the left and right continues and does not stop. In step S104, the symbol variation of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is started again.

Next, in step S106, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1. In the blade opening / closing operation 1, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 perform the opening operation once for 0.5 seconds, and the time of 0.5 seconds at this time is the blade opening / closing time. On the other hand, the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1 here is a time (3 to 4 seconds) from the detection of the start winning switch to the end of the V effective time. Accordingly, in this step, if 3 to 4 seconds have not elapsed since the detection of the start winning switch, it is determined that it is not the end timing, and the process proceeds to step S108. If 3 to 4 seconds have elapsed, it is the end timing. Determination is made and the process proceeds to step S124.
In step S108, it is determined whether or not the blade opening / closing operation has been completed once, that is, whether or not the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 have been opened and closed once. If the blade opening / closing operation has not been completed once, it is determined in step S110 whether it is the blade opening timing. At the blade opening timing, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened in step S112. As a result, the movable pieces 62a and 62b receive the balls that have flowed down from the first state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player, by moving the upper end outward and receive the ball flowing into the opening 621 (second state advantageous to the player). Open state). If it is not the blade opening timing in step S110, the process jumps to step S112 and proceeds to step S114.

Next, in step S114, it is determined whether or not it is the blade closing timing of blade opening / closing operation 1 (whether 0.5 second has elapsed since opening). If it is the blade closing timing, the blade is closed in step S116, that is, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are closed, and the process proceeds to step S118. If the blade closing timing of blade opening / closing operation 1 is not reached, the process jumps to step S116 and proceeds to step S118.
On the other hand, if the blade opening / closing operation has been completed once in step S108, the process immediately jumps to step S118.
In this way, the process of opening the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 once for 0.5 seconds is performed.

In step S118, it is determined whether or not there is a V winning, that is, whether or not a ball has been won in the V winning opening 633 in the variable winning device 62. If there is a V prize, the process is changed to a jackpot operation in step S120. As a result, in the next main routine, the process shifts to the big hit operation subroutine shown in FIG. Next, in step S122, the symbol variation of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is stopped. In this case, a random number corresponding to the symbol appearance probability setting value is extracted when the V prize is detected, and the symbol is determined based on the extraction result. As a result, the maximum number of continuations per second type jackpot is determined by the stop symbol. For example, when the stop count for determining the number of continuations is “7”, the maximum number of continuations per jackpot is 16 (maximum value). When the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations is “3” or “5”, the maximum number of continuations per jackpot is five. When the stop count for determining the number of continuations is other than “7”, “3” or “5”, the maximum number of continuations for the big hit is three. After step S122, the process returns to the main routine. If there is no V prize in step S118, the process returns to the main routine.
On the other hand, if it is the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 1 in step S106, the process proceeds to step S124 to change to normal operation processing, and then returns to the main routine.

Vane opening and closing operation of processing 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the vane opening and closing operation of processing in step S26 in the above-described main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is stopped at "7". If it is stopped at “7”, the V guide device 630 is stopped at the center in step S202, and the process proceeds to step S204. As a result, the probability that a ball will win the V winning opening 633 becomes almost 100%. When the symbol stops other than “7” (for example, “2”), the process jumps to step S202 and proceeds to step S204. Therefore, when the symbol is stopped at a position other than “7”, the reciprocating movement of the V guide device 630 to the left and right continues and does not stop. In step S204, the symbol variation of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is started again.

Next, in step S206, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2. In the blade opening / closing operation 2, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 perform the opening operation twice for 0.8 seconds, and the time of 0.8 seconds at this time is the blade opening / closing time. On the other hand, the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2 here is the time (5 to 6 seconds) from the detection of the start winning switch to the end of the V effective time. Accordingly, in this step, if 5 to 6 seconds have not elapsed since the detection of the start winning switch, it is determined that it is not the end timing, and the process proceeds to step S208. Determination is made and the process proceeds to step S224.
In step S208, it is determined whether or not the blade opening / closing operation has been completed twice, that is, whether or not the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 have been opened and closed twice. If the blade opening / closing operation has not been completed twice, it is determined in step S210 whether it is the blade opening timing. At the blade opening timing, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened in step S212. As a result, the movable pieces 62a and 62b receive the balls that have flowed down from the first state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player, by moving the upper end outward and receive the ball flowing into the opening 621 (second state advantageous to the player). Open state). If it is not the blade opening timing in step S210, the process jumps to step S212 and proceeds to step S214.

Next, in step S214, it is determined whether or not it is the blade closing timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2 (whether 0.8 second has elapsed since opening). If it is the blade closing timing, the blade is closed in step S216, that is, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are closed, and the process proceeds to step S218. If it is not the blade closing timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2, the process jumps to step S216 and proceeds to step S218.
On the other hand, if the blade opening / closing operation has been completed twice in step S208, the process immediately jumps to step S218.
In this manner, the process of opening the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 twice for 0.8 seconds is performed.

In step S218, it is determined whether or not there is a V winning, that is, whether or not a ball has been won in the V winning port 633 in the variable winning device 62. If there is a V prize, the process is changed to a jackpot operation in step S220. As a result, in the next main routine, the process shifts to the big hit operation subroutine shown in FIG. Next, in step S222, the symbol variation of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is stopped. In this case as well, a random number corresponding to the symbol appearance probability setting value is extracted when the V prize is detected, and the symbol is determined based on the extraction result. As a result, the maximum number of continuations per second type jackpot is determined by the stop symbol. For example, when the stop count for determining the number of continuations is “7”, the maximum number of continuations per jackpot is 16 (maximum value). When the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations is “3” or “5”, the maximum number of continuations per jackpot is five. When the stop count for determining the number of continuations is other than “7”, “3” or “5”, the maximum number of continuations for the big hit is three. After step S222, the process returns to the main routine. If there is no V prize in step S218, the process returns to the main routine.
On the other hand, if it is the end timing of the blade opening / closing operation 2 in step S206, the process proceeds to step S224 to change to normal operation processing, and then returns to the main routine.

Jackpot operation process Figure 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of jackpot operation processing in step S28 in the main routine. When this subroutine starts, it is first determined in step S250 whether or not it is the blade opening / closing timing. Since the control is performed to open the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 for 1.0 second during the big hitting operation, it is determined at this step whether or not the timing is to open and close the movable pieces 62a and 62b. Is.
When the blade opening / closing timing is reached, the process proceeds to step S252 where the blade opening / closing process, that is, the process of opening / closing the movable pieces 62a, 62b of the variable winning device 62 for 1.0 second is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S254. If the blade opening / closing timing is not reached, the process jumps to step S252 and proceeds to step S254.

In step S254, it is determined whether there is a count prize. The count winning means that the movable pieces 62 a and 62 b are opened and a ball wins the opening 621 in the variable winning device 62 and is detected by the count switch 632. The count win is detected with 10 as the maximum, and when there are at least 10 wins, the round ends. Another round end condition is that the movable pieces 62a and 62b repeat the opening and closing operations 18 times.
If there is a count win in step S254, the process proceeds to step S256 and count processing is performed. This counts the number of winnings in the variable winning device 62. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S258. On the other hand, if there is no count win, the process jumps to step S256 and proceeds to step S258.

In step S258, it is determined whether or not there is a V prize. The V winning means that a ball wins a V winning opening 633 arranged in the variable winning device 62. This is a condition for continuing the big hit round. If there is a V prize, it is determined in step S260 whether or not the V prize is valid. The validity determination of the V prize is as follows.
A. For example, when two balls are won in succession at the V winning opening 633, it is determined that only the first winning ball is valid and the second ball is invalid.
B. V winnings within the maximum number of continuations determined by the continuation number determination stop symbol are valid. For example, when the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations is “5”, the maximum number of continuations is determined as 5. Therefore, when V is won in the 6th round, it becomes invalid.
If the V prize is valid, the process proceeds to step S262 to repeat the big hit operation, and then returns to the main routine.

  Thus, the big hit round is continued for the maximum number of times determined by the stop symbol for determining the number of continuations on condition that the V prize is won. In each round, the operation in which the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable prize winning device 62 are opened for 1.0 second is repeated up to 18 times, and if there is a V prize in this process, the opening / closing operation is less than 18 times. Move to the next round at that point. In each round, the number of count prizes is limited to 10 and when the number of count prizes reaches 10, if there is a V prize at that time, the next round is similarly performed even if the opening / closing operation is less than 18 times.

If the V prize is not valid in step S260, the process proceeds to step S264. Also, if there is no V prize in step S258, the process jumps to step S260 and proceeds to step S264.
In step S264, it is determined whether or not the big hit end condition is satisfied. The establishment of the jackpot end condition is determined for each round. The jackpot termination conditions are as follows. A. There was no valid V prize and there was a 10-count prize.
B. There were no valid V prizes, and 18 opening and closing operations were completed.
If the big hit end condition is not satisfied in step S264, the current routine is ended and the process returns. If the big hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S266 to change the process to the normal operation, and in the subsequent step S268, the symbol variation of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is started again. Return to

External Output Processing FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of external output processing in step S30 in the main routine. When this subroutine starts, first, start winning data is output to the management device 350 in step S300. The start winning data refers to winning data when a ball wins one of the first opening winning openings 65 and 66 opened once or the ordinary electric starting opening 64 opened twice. In this case, for example, when two balls are won following the first start winning opening 65, the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable prize winning device 62 are opened and closed only once in spite of two winnings in practice. Although there is no data for starting winning data, two winning data are output. Note that data output in each of the following steps means that data is output to the external management device 350, and is simply referred to as data output in order to avoid complicated description.

Next, the effective start winning data is output in step S302. The effective start winning is an effective starting win that opens and closes the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62. Therefore, for example, when two balls are won in succession at the first start winning opening 65, only the first ball is valid and the second ball is discharged a certain number of prize balls. The movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 cannot be opened and closed.
In step S304, V winning data is output. The V-winning data is data in which a ball wins a V-winning port 633 in the variable winning device 62. This is not only a big hit occurrence condition but also a transition condition between rounds during a big win. In step S306, the count winning data is output. The count winning data is data in which the count switch 632 in the variable winning device 62 detects the winning of the ball, and this is data for counting the number of balls winning in the variable winning device 62.

Next, the big hit state data is output in step S308. The big hit state data is a big hit occurrence signal. For example, when a big hit occurs, it becomes “H” level, and during the big hit, the “H” level is maintained, and when the big hit ends (including so-called puncture end), “ The signal returns to the L ″ level.
Next, continuous big hit state data is output in step S310. The continuous big hit state data is, for example, a continuous big hit occurrence signal, which becomes “H” level when the big hit is continuously generated within the predetermined period described above, and maintains the “H” level during the continuous big hit, When the continuous big hit ends (including the so-called puncture end), the signal returns to the “L” level. As a result, the management device 350 side can determine the occurrence period of consecutive big hits.
Next, prize ball data is output in step S312. The winning ball data is a winning ball signal corresponding to the number of winning balls discharged from the ball discharging device 104. For example, the winning ball data may be transmitted directly to the management device 350, or the pachinko machine 2 When the supply signal is sent from the side to the island facility and the storage tank 101 is supplied with balls, the supply signal itself may be transmitted to the management device 350.

In the case of the former prize ball number data, for example, direct data corresponding to the number of prize balls may be transmitted, or, for example, every time there are 10 prize balls, one pulse is sent to the management device 350 as prize ball data. It may be in the form of transmitting. In this case, in the case of 7 prize balls (for example, start winning prize), in addition to the 7 prize balls, when there is the next 7 prize balls, [of the first 7 plus the next 7 prize balls] 3]] = 10 prize balls, it is assumed that there are 10 prize balls, and one pulse is transmitted to the management device 350 (the remaining four are suspended). The management device 350 calculates the number of prize balls, assuming that one received pulse corresponds to ten prize balls.
In the case of the latter replenishment signal, since the replenishment number corresponding to the replenishment signal is known in advance, the number of prize balls is obtained based on the replenishment signal.
The prize ball data includes both the number of prize balls for normal operation and the number of prize balls during a big hit action.
Next, the blade open / close state data is output in step S314. The blade opening / closing state data is a signal corresponding to the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 62a, 62b of the variable prize device 62. For example, the movable piece 62a, 62b becomes “H” level when opened, and “L” when closed. The signal is level. Therefore, the blade open / close state data becomes a signal that is “H” level for 0.5 seconds in the blade open / close operation 1, and the signal that the “H” level continues twice for 0.8 seconds in the blade open / close operation 2. The signal is such that the “H” level continues for 1.0 second.

In step S316, the variable state data of the variable display is output. This is to collect data for counting the number of stops of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations accompanying the start winning. In step S318, stop result data of the variable display is output. This outputs the stop symbol data of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations, thereby transmitting information on the operating status of the V guidance device 630 and the maximum number of continuations per jackpot. Is.
Next, illegal data is output in step S320. The illegal data includes, for example, information such as illegal winnings or missing connectors. After step S320, the process returns to the main routine.
In this way, various data are output from the pachinko machine 1 to the management device 350, and the management device 350 receives the various data transmitted, and the calculation process and the stop control of the prize ball state data by the program of FIG. Process.

Next, the processing program on the management device 350 side will be described.
FIG. 17 shows a case where, among the processing programs executed by the management device 350, the processing for calculating the management data and the stop control processing of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations are performed. It is a flowchart which shows a main routine. Note that data collection from the pachinko machine 1 side is not performed by one unit, but is sequentially performed for each unit, and finally, data for all units in the hall is collected. Then, the management device 350 performs a calculation process or performs a stop control process so as to obtain information necessary for business based on data about all the units.
First, in step S400, each output data from the gaming machine (such as the pachinko machine 1) is received. As a result, the various data shown in FIG. 16 are taken into the management computer 360 of the management apparatus 350.

Next, in step S402, each data relating to the start prize is counted, and a calculation necessary for collecting the start prize data for each vehicle is performed. As a result, winning data is collected for each vehicle when a ball wins the first opening winning opening 65, 66 that opens once and the ordinary electric starting opening 64 that opens twice.
Next, in step S404, each piece of data related to the big hit state (including the continuous big hit state) is counted, and calculations necessary for collecting the big hit state data for each vehicle are performed. As a result, the occurrence status of the second type big hit, various data related to the big hit such as the number of consecutive rounds, the occurrence status of the continuous big hit, etc. are collected for each vehicle.
Next, in step S406, each piece of data relating to the blade open / close state is counted, and calculations necessary for collecting the blade open / close state data for each stand are performed. As a result, when the movable pieces 62a and 62b of the variable winning device 62 are opened once, when the movable pieces 62a and 62b are opened twice, each data of the opening and closing time is collected for each unit.

Next, in step S408, each data related to the variable display is counted, and a calculation necessary for collecting variable display data for each unit is performed. As a result, the number of stops and the stop symbol (movement data of the V guide device 630) of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance are collected for each vehicle, and the number of stops of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations and Stop symbols (data for the maximum number of continuations) are collected for each vehicle.
Next, in step S410, each data relating to the illegal state is counted, and an operation necessary for collecting the illegal state data for each vehicle is performed. As a result, for example, illegal status data such as winning fraud or connector omission is collected for each vehicle.

Next, in step S412, each data collected as described above is counted, and management data based on the respective operating states of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations for each unit, The calculation necessary for collecting the management data based on the respective stop states of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations is performed. prepare documents. These sales materials are shown in table form in FIGS.
Next, a stop control process (refer to a subroutine described later for details) is performed in step S414. This is because the management device 350 detects that the player's acquired ball in the pachinko machine 2 has reached a predetermined fixed amount of stopping state (for example, 3000 balls), and generates a stopping signal, At this time, when a continuous big hit state is detected, processing for controlling the generation of the stop signal (invalidated in this embodiment) is performed. Thereby, even if the pachinko machine 2 is a stop system, the continuous-chang game can be continued until the continuous-chang big hit ends.

Stop Control Process FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the stop control process. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S500, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine (pachinko machine 2) is in a stopped state. The stop state is a state where the player's acquired ball reaches a predetermined amount (for example, 3000 balls) and the stop is restricted. The player's acquired ball is calculated from prize ball data from the gaming machine and data such as actual shot balls, foul balls, and out balls, and the management computer 360 detects a stop state. When the stop state is reached, a stop signal is generated.
If the gaming machine is not stopped in step S500, the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the main program. Therefore, the game is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming machine is in the stop state (here, the stop state is not actually executed in the sense that the stop state condition is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S502 and the continuous big hit state is in progress. It is determined whether or not. The continuous big hit state is a state in which big hits are continuously generated within the above-mentioned predetermined period. This state is determined based on a continuous big hit occurrence signal that becomes active ("H" level) when a continuous big hit occurs. . When it is in the continuous big hit state, the process proceeds to step S504, and the stop state is disabled (that is, generation of the stop signal is disabled). As a result, even if the gaming machine is a stop system, it is possible to continue the continuous game until the consecutive big hit ends. Therefore, the player is not disadvantaged.

In step S506, the stop invalid state is notified. For this notification, for example, the in-store broadcasting device 363 performs in-store broadcasting that “continuous game is possible”. In addition, as another method, for example, an existing display unit provided in a gaming machine or island facility is also used to display a disabled state, or a new display unit is disposed on the gaming machine or island facility to cancel the cancellation. Display status. In this case, a stop invalid state display signal is output from the management device 350 to the display device and controlled to light (or blink). Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the stop has become invalid.
Next, the process proceeds to step S512, and data on the stop state is collected. In this data collection, for example, how many times the stop is invalidated, the total number of balls (see FIG. 19 to be described later) when the stop is invalidated, etc. are calculated and displayed on the management computer 360 or printed. Or create. After step S512, the process returns to the main program.

On the other hand, when it is not in the state of continuous big hit in step S502, the process proceeds to step S508 to make a stop state (that is, generate a stop signal).
In addition, the case where the continuous big hit state is not in the state in step S502 includes a routine in which the continuous big hit is finished. As a result, a stop signal is transmitted to the pachinko machine 2 or the island equipment side, and the ball firing function by the launch circuit board 109 is stopped (that is, the ball firing stop process), or the ball launching from the island equipment to the pachinko machine 2 is stopped. Supply will stop. As a result, even if the player operates the firing knob 34, the ball is not fired. Also, balls will not be replenished from the island facilities.
Therefore, the process of actually setting the gaming machine to the stop state is performed when the continuous big hit is not made, and when the continuous big hit is finished, the game machine is actually put into a stopped state. As a result, the hitting process is performed smoothly in the former case, and in the latter case, the continuous change state does not remain when the hitting stand is opened, and the next player does not immediately generate a big hit.

  Next, the stop state is notified in step S510. For this notification, for example, the in-store broadcasting device 363 performs an in-store broadcast that “stop is completed”. At the same time, the completion indicator 43 arranged at the upper part of the pachinko machine 2 is turned on to display the end of the stop. In addition, as another method, for example, the existing state indicator provided in the island facility is also used to display the stop state, or a new indicator is arranged on the island facility to display the stop state. Good. In this case, a stop state display signal is output from the management device 350 to the display to control lighting (or blinking). As a result, the player can reliably recognize that the player is in the stopped state and exchange balls. Next, the process proceeds to step S512.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a table in which data relating to the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance among the gaming machines belonging to the second type is arithmetically processed in order for each vehicle. The contents are accumulated data from the opening of the store (for example, 10 am) to the present at 15:25:50.
The data content shown in FIG. 19 can be displayed on the screen of the display 361 of the management computer 360, or the data can be printed by the printer 361. Further, when the information is displayed on the display 361 of the management computer 360, for example, by inputting a machine number to the portion of the cursor C on the screen, detailed data on the corresponding machine can be displayed. Such an aspect is the same also about FIG. 20 mentioned later.

The meaning of each item in the figure is as follows.
Stand number: Number for identification of gaming machines belonging to the second type Number of times of symbol operation: Number of times that the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is operated Because the variable display device 623 stops changing due to an effective start winning, The number of symbol activations is the same as the effective number of startups. For example, in the [100] series, the number of symbol operations is 325 times.
“7”: Number of times the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance stops at the special symbol “7” For example, in the [100] series, the number of stops at “7” is 21 times.
Appearance rate of “7”: the rate at which the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance stops at the special symbol of “7” For example, in the [100] series, the appearance rate of “7” = (number of appearances of “7” / The number of symbol operations) = (21/325) = 6.4%.

Number of jackpots: Number of jackpots of type 2 For example, in the [100] series, the number of jackpots is 25.
Number of big hits other than “7”: Of the above big hits, the number of occurrences of big hits when the output of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance is other than “7”. For example, in the [100] series, other than “7” The number of big hits is four.
Number of consecutive chunks of “7”: The number of times “7” is continuously generated within a predetermined period at the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance. The predetermined period is, for example, a ball in the upper plate 21 being fired. Within 5 minutes after the end of the big hit, or within a predetermined number of operations (for example, “7”) of the predetermined symbol (for example, “7”). For example, in the [100] series, the number of consecutive chunks of “7” is nine.

Continuous rate of “7”: Ratio of occurrence of “7” in the continuous channel at the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance For example, in the [100] series, the continuous rate of “7” is 42.9. %It has become.
S: Number of occurrence of single “7” W: Number of occurrence of double “7” T: Number of occurrence of triple “7” F: Number of occurrence of force “7” Other: Generation of “7” exceeding force Number of times of hitting: Number of times when the type 2 gaming machine is stopped with a fixed number of acquisitions (for example, 3000 or 4000) For example, in the [100] series, the number of hits is 4 times ing.
Number of times “7” until stop: Percentage of occurrence of “7” at the output of the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance before stop For example, in the [100] series, occurrence of “7” until stop The number of times is 5.3.

Bounce invalidity: The number of times that a certain number of acquisitions equivalent to a batter was reached, but the bounce was invalidated because it was in the midst of consecutive big hits. For example, in the [100] series, the number of bounce invalidity was 2 Yes.
Maximum number of balls: The number of balls that a player has reached by a game exceeding the same number due to the invalidation process, although the number of balls has reached a certain number corresponding to stopping, for example, in the [100] series, the maximum number of balls Is 8350, which is more than twice the fixed number of acquisitions (eg, 3000) corresponding to the stoppage.

Thus, for each of the second type gaming machines, the number of operations of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance, the number of “7” appearances, the appearance rate of “7” appearances, the number of jackpots, etc. In particular, the management data of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance is collected and the accurate V winning rate in the V guidance type can be grasped, and the V symbol appearance rate, It can also grasp the continuous rate and can accurately grasp the performance and operating state of the gaming machine, which is useful as reference data for sales.
In particular, by collecting and displaying data on the number of hits and the maximum number of balls to be played, it is possible to grasp data relating to the hitting process for occurrence of consecutive big hits.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a table in which data relating to the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations among the gaming machines belonging to the second type is processed in order for each vehicle. The contents are accumulated data from the opening of the store (for example, 10 am) to the present at 15:25:50. The meaning of the heading in the upper part of the figure is the same as in the case of FIG.
Of the items in the figure, the meanings of items different from those in FIG. 19 are as follows.
Number of appearances of “7”: Number of times the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations stops at the symbol “7” For example, in the [100] series, the number of appearances of “7” is 10.
Appearance rate of “7”: Rate at which the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations stops at the symbol “7” For example, in the [100] series, the appearance rate of “7” = (number of appearances of “7” / big hit Frequency) = (10/55) = 18.2%.

Average number of continuations of “7”: Average number of continuations when the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations stops at the symbol “7” and a big hit occurs. For example, in the [100] series, the average number of rounds Has 16 rounds.
Other average number of continuations: Average number of continuations when the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations stops at a symbol other than “7” and a big hit occurs. For example, in the [100] series, the average number of rounds The number of continuations is 5 rounds.
Number of consecutive chunks of “7”: The number of times “7” is continuously generated within the predetermined period at the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuous times. The predetermined period is, for example, a ball in the upper plate 21 being fired. In the same way, within 5 minutes after the end of the big hit, or within a predetermined number of operations (for example, “7”) (for example, 5 times). For example, in the [100] series, the number of consecutive chunks of “7” is eight.

Continuous channel rate: Ratio of occurrence of “7” in the continuous channel at the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuous times For example, in the [100] series, the continuous channel rate of “7” is 80.0%. Yes.
S: Number of occurrence of single “7” W: Number of occurrence of double “7” T: Number of occurrence of triple “7” F: Number of occurrence of force “7” Other: Generation of “7” exceeding force Number of times “7” until stop: Ratio of occurrence of “7” at the output of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of times until stop For example, in the [100] series, “7” until stop The number of occurrences is 3.3 times.
Bounce invalidity: The number of times that a certain number of acquisitions corresponding to a bounce was reached, but the bounce was invalidated because it was in the midst of consecutive big hits. For example, in the [100] series, the number of bounce invalidation was 1 Yes.
Maximum number of balls: The number of balls that a player has reached a certain number corresponding to a stop but exceeds the same number due to the invalidation process, and the player has made a game. For example, in the [100] series, the maximum number of balls The number is 4800, which is more than 1.5 times the fixed number of acquisitions (for example, 3000) corresponding to stopping.

As described above, for each unit of the second type gaming machine, the operating state such as the number of times of “7” in the variable display device 624 for determining the number of times of continuation, the appearance rate of the “7” in appearance, the number of jackpots, etc. By processing and displaying the data, the management data of the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuous times is collected, and the accurate sales status in the continuous number change type can be grasped, and “puncture” can be grasped. It is possible to accurately grasp the performance and operating status of the machine, which is useful as reference data for sales.
In particular, by collecting and displaying data on the number of hits and the maximum number of balls to be played, it is possible to grasp data relating to the hitting process for occurrence of consecutive big hits.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing management data in units of island facilities for a model “α” of company A among gaming machines belonging to the second type. In this case, the platform “α” is placed in the 10th to 150th in A island, and there are 33 in total. It should be noted that the bases with the numbers “4” and “9” in the first digit, such as the 4th and the 9th, are excluded. Therefore, even if it is 100-150, it is a total of 33 arrangements.
The data in the figure shows the occurrence of jackpots in a tabular format with a time axis of 1 hour for each vehicle during a business day from 10:00 to 22:00 on one day (May 5, 1993). As shown.

The meanings of the symbols in the figure are as follows.
Black circle (●): V-determining variable display device 623 stops at a special symbol of “7” and a big hit occurs (a big hit game occurrence mark that can identify the occurrence of a big hit gaming state in a gaming machine)
White circle (○): Variable display device 623 for determining V guidance stopped at a symbol other than “7” and a big hit was generated. Occurrence has been 25 times.
“7” number of times: the number of times that the variable display device 623 for determining V guidance stops at a special symbol of “7” For example, in the [100] series, the number of stops at “7” is 21 times.

Characters (W, T, F, 5, 6... Added to the upper part of the symbol in the figure: a peculiarity capable of grasping whether or not the occurrence of the big hit gaming state in the gaming machine is in a peculiar gaming state The game mark is equivalent to that shown in FIG. 19 described above. W: Double continuous occurrence, T: Triple continuous occurrence, F: Force continuous occurrence, 5: 5 continuous occurrence, 6: Means the occurrence of a 6-unit chain.
For example, in the 100s around 10:00 to 11:00, the symbols ●● and ●● are displayed, and the letter W is displayed on each of them (the occurrence of a big hit gaming state in a gaming machine is a special game) A unique game mark that can be grasped whether or not it is in a state is arranged in parallel with the time axis direction showing the time at equal intervals, and the number of occurrences of the big hit gaming state per unit time can be grasped and displayed Equivalent). Therefore, it is possible to grasp at a glance the situation where the double big hit has occurred twice in a relatively short time.
Thus, management data effective for business can be collected by processing and displaying the big hit occurrence status data for each unit of the second type gaming machine in units of island facilities.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation state data from each gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 1 or the like) is received by the management apparatus 350, and each gaming machine is set in a predetermined stopping state (for example, by the management apparatus 350, for example). It is determined whether or not the number of balls is 3000), and even if the condition of the stop state is satisfied, if it is detected that a continuous big hit is detected at this time, a process of invalidating the stop state is performed.
Therefore, even if the gaming machine is a stop system, the player can continue the continuous game until the continuous big hit state is finished, and the situation that the player becomes disadvantageous can be eliminated.
In addition, when the continuous big hit state is completed, a process of setting the gaming machine to the stop state at that time is performed. Therefore, since the continuous state does not remain when the stop base is released, it is possible to eliminate the business trouble that the next player immediately generates a big hit.
The management data of each of the variable display devices 623 and 624 is not limited to the various data shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, but other data may be calculated or management data may be calculated more finely. .

Next, FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the content of the stop control process is changed. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that when a certain number of acquired balls (for example, 3000) is reached, the quantitative rule is given priority even during continuous big hits.
Stop Control Process FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the stop control process. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S600, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine (pachinko machine 2) is in a stopped state. The definition of the stop state is the same as in the first embodiment. If the gaming machine is not in the stopped state in step S600, the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the main program. Therefore, the game is continued.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming machine is in the stopped state (that is, it is determined that the conditions of the stopped state are satisfied), the process proceeds to step S602 to generate a stop signal, and the gaming machine is actually forced into the stopped state. . Specifically, a stop signal is transmitted to the pachinko machine 2 or the island equipment side, and the ball launching function by the launch circuit board 109 is stopped (that is, the ball launch stop process), or the island equipment to the pachinko machine 2 is stopped. The ball supply stops. As a result, even if the player operates the firing knob 34, the ball is not fired. Also, balls will not be replenished from the island facilities. Thereby, the quantitative system which is a business rule on the hall side can be executed.

  In step S604, the stop state is notified. For this notification, for example, the in-store broadcasting device 363 performs an in-store broadcast that “stop is completed”. At the same time, the completion indicator 43 arranged at the upper part of the pachinko machine 2 is turned on to display the end of the stop. In addition, as another method, for example, the existing state indicator provided in the island facility is also used to display the stop state, or a new indicator is arranged on the island facility to display the stop state. Good. In this case, a stop state display signal is output from the management device 350 to the display to control lighting (or blinking). As a result, the player can reliably recognize that the player is in the stopped state and exchange balls.

Next, in step S606, it is determined whether a continuous big hit is being made. The definition of the continuous big hit state is the same as in the first embodiment. When the continuous big hit state is in progress, the process proceeds to step S608 to reset the continuous big hit state. At this time, the player's game is already impossible to continue. Therefore, there is no problem even if the gaming machine is reset. This reset process is performed remotely and automatically by the management device 350. That is, a reset signal is transmitted from the management device 350 to the gaming machine side, and the gaming machine resets the continuous big hit state based on the signal. In this case, the reset method in the gaming machine includes, for example, a process of returning the power when the power is turned on (all clearing of the RAM 303) or a process of clearing only the continuous big hit state data.
By performing such a reset process, when the gaming machine is a stop system as a rule of the hall, it is possible to prevent a continuous state from remaining when the stop base is opened, and an attendant turns on the power supply of the stop base. It is possible to eliminate the work of dropping each time. Further, it is possible to eliminate the business trouble that the continuous player state remains and the next player immediately hits a big hit.
In step S610, the stop state is collected. In this data collection, for example, how many times the stop is invalidated, the total number of balls (see FIGS. 19 and 20) when the stop is invalidated, etc. are calculated and displayed on the management computer 360 or printed. Create data. After step S610, the process returns to the main program. On the other hand, if it is not in the state of continuous big hit in step S606, the process jumps to step S608 and proceeds to step S610. Therefore, at this time, the reset process is not performed.

In each of the above embodiments, the symbol appearance rate of the variable display device 623 for determining the V guidance and the variable display device 624 for determining the number of continuations can be set in both the pachinko device 1 and the management device 350. It may be set in another place instead of a thing. For example, the symbol appearance rate may be set similarly in the island facility 500. In that case, the distribution of the set values can be easily changed. For example, the set value may be changed for each island facility.
In addition, each of the above embodiments is an example in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine belonging to the second type. However, the present invention can be applied to gaming machines belonging to the first type, the third type, or other types (for example, general Even a gaming machine of the type of electric role can be applied to any game machine capable of generating a big hit gaming state and a specific gaming state (continuous big hit state) advantageous to the player. In that case, a stop rule (for example, an acquired ball) may be set according to the type or model of the gaming machine, or the timing of the stop process or the reset process may be set.
The gaming machine to which the present invention is applied includes a type that guarantees a continuous jackpot. For example, when a big hit is generated by the lucky number “7” (lucky mode display), the occurrence of the big hit is guaranteed five times thereafter (corresponding to a specific gaming state that is a gaming state that makes it easy to generate the big hit gaming state). It can also be applied to other game machines.
Further, the location of the ball lending machine is not limited to the above example. For example, it may be integrated with the pachinko machine so as to be provided on the front operation panel part or the front decorative body part.
Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that does not include a card reader / writer.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the prepaid card type pachinko machine as in the above embodiment. For example, it can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine.
The present invention can be widely applied to a pachinko machine that does not use a prepaid card system and does not use a card at all.

It is a front perspective view which shows the structure of one Example of the card-type pachinko apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is a front view which shows the game board of the Example. It is a front view which shows the variable prize apparatus of the Example. It is a perspective view which shows the variable prize apparatus of the Example. It is a figure which shows the structure of the V guidance apparatus of the Example. It is a figure explaining the guidance state of the ball of the V guidance device of the example. It is a figure explaining the guidance state of the ball of the V guidance device of the example. It is a figure which shows the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko apparatus of the Example. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine of the embodiment. It is a system diagram which shows the relationship between the management apparatus of this Example, island facilities, etc. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of the game control of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the normal operation process of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the blade | wing opening / closing operation | movement 1 process of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the blade | wing opening / closing operation | movement 2 process of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the big hit operation | movement process of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the external output process of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of the processing program of the management apparatus of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the stop control process of the Example. It is a figure which shows the data regarding the variable display apparatus for V induction | guidance | derivation determination of the Example for every stand. It is a figure which shows the data regarding the variable display apparatus for the continuation number determination of the Example for every stand. It is a figure which shows management data per island equipment about the game machine of the specific model which belongs to the 2nd kind of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the stop control process of 2nd Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

2 Pachinko machines (game machines)
62 variable prize winning device 324 variable display symbol appearance rate setting device 323 continuation switch 350 management device (information collecting display device for gaming machine, jackpot gaming state signal receiving means, specific gaming state signal receiving means, display means, occurrence number grasping display means)
360 management computer 400 game control means (big hit gaming state generation means, unique gaming state generation means, big hit gaming state signal transmission means, unique gaming state signal transmission means)
623 Variable display device

Claims (2)

In an information collection and display device for gaming machines that can collect and display a required operating state of a gaming machine having a first display device that can variably display a plurality of identification information,
The gaming machine is
A jackpot gaming state generating means for generating a jackpot gaming state advantageous to a player in relation to a stop result mode of variable display in the first display device;
A variable winning device having a movable member that can be converted into a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state advantageous to the player in the jackpot gaming state;
Continuous big hit gaming state determination means for determining a continuous big hit gaming state when the next big hit gaming state occurs within a predetermined period after the big hit gaming state generated by the big hit gaming state generating means;
Continuous jackpot gaming state information transmitting means for transmitting continuous jackpot gaming state information to the outside in relation to the determination result of the continuous jackpot gaming state determining means,
The predetermined period set in the gaming machine is configured to end based on deriving a predetermined number of stop result modes in the variable display,
The jackpot gaming state generating means is:
Determining the maximum number of continuations repeating the first and second states of the variation winning device in the jackpot gaming state,
Displaying the maximum number of continuous repetitions of the first and second states of the variable winning device in the determined jackpot gaming state on a second display device different from the first display device;
The continuous jackpot gaming status information transmitted to the outside by the continuous jackpot gaming status information transmitting means includes a jackpot gaming status signal indicating that a jackpot gaming status has been generated by the jackpot gaming status generating means, and within the predetermined period. And information indicating that,
The gaming machine information collection and display device,
Continuous jackpot gaming state information receiving means for receiving continuous jackpot gaming state information transmitted from the continuous jackpot gaming state information transmitting means;
In the gaming machine, based on the jackpot gaming state signal as the continuous jackpot gaming state information received by the continuous jackpot gaming state information receiving means for each gaming machine and information indicating that it is within the predetermined period . A display means for displaying in a table form a list of a plurality of gaming machines that constitute a predetermined island facility unit, as well as representing a time series occurrence state of the jackpot gaming state,
Game machine information collection display device characterized by comprising a. The display means includes
Arranged in parallel with the time axis direction representing the time at equal intervals, having occurrence number grasp display means for displaying the number of occurrences of big hit gaming state per unit time,
The occurrence count grasping display means is:
Based on the jackpot gaming state signal as continuous jackpot gaming state information received by the continuous jackpot gaming state information receiving means and information indicating that it is within the predetermined period, a predetermined value after the jackpot gaming state ends is predetermined. The number of consecutive occurrences of the big hit gaming state within the predetermined period is specified, and the big hit gaming occurrence mark and the continuous occurrence number mark indicating the number of consecutive occurrences of the big hit gaming state within the predetermined period are collectively displayed. The information collecting / displaying device for gaming machines according to claim 1, characterized in that:

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