JP4425331B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a jackpot state that is advantageous to a player.

  In general, for example, a pachinko machine is a typical game machine using balls as game media. And, there are models that generate a big hit gaming state (a special gaming state, hereinafter simply referred to as a big hit state) in the process of playing a game with a gaming machine. Is intriguing.

In a conventional gaming machine, a role such as a big hit is determined by extracting random numbers to produce a game. In this case, the variable display device starts variable display when a 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 displayed based on the stop mode.
As such conventional gaming machines, there are those disclosed in the following patent documents, for example.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-241887

  By the way, in this kind of gaming machine, a state in which the big hit state continuously occurs in a short cycle within a predetermined period sometimes occurs.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping a state in which a big hit state is continuously generated in a short period within a predetermined period.

To achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine capable of generating a big hit state advantageous to a player based on a result of a start game executed based on establishment of a predetermined start condition.
The result of the start game includes a probability variable design that increases the probability that the next jackpot state will occur, and a non-probability variable symbol that does not increase the probability that the next jackpot state will occur,
Big hit state occurrence determination means for determining whether or not to generate a big hit state based on the value of the big hit random number;
Jackpot probability changing means capable of changing the jackpot probability for determining the jackpot random number from a low probability to a high probability;
After the occurrence of the big hit state, the continuous big hit state is determined to be the continuous big hit state when the result of the start game becomes a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol and the next big hit state occurs within a predetermined time period. A determination means;
Data holding means for holding data when a power failure occurs in the gaming machine;
With
A process of using the data held by the data holding means only in the first sequence of the main routine that is repeatedly executed after the game machine is turned on when the power is restored after the data holding means holds the data. It is characterized by performing.
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the data holding means holds at least information indicating a jackpot probability.

In the present invention, the result of the start game includes a probability variable symbol that increases the probability that the next jackpot state will occur, and a non-probable symbol that does not increase the probability that the next jackpot state will occur. A jackpot state occurrence determination means for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot state based on the value of the jackpot, a jackpot probability changing means capable of changing the jackpot probability for determining the jackpot random number from a low probability to a high probability, After the occurrence of the big hit state, a continuous big hit state that determines that the next big hit state occurs when the result of the starting game becomes a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol within a predetermined period determined in advance and the next big hit state occurs. Determination means and data holding means for holding data in the event of a power failure in the gaming machine, the data holding means holding the data, and then when the power is restored In the first sequence of a main routine is repeatedly executed after power-on of the technique machines only, executes a process that uses the data held by said data holding means.

According to the present invention, in the gaming machine capable of generating a big hit state advantageous to the player based on the result of the start game executed based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition, the start game result includes the following Whether or not to generate a jackpot state based on the value of the jackpot random number , which includes a probabilistic symbol that increases the probability that a jackpot state will occur and a non-probable symbol that does not increase the probability that the next jackpot state will occur . A jackpot state occurrence determining means for determining the jackpot random number, a jackpot probability changing means capable of changing the jackpot probability for determining the jackpot random number from a low probability to a high probability, and a predetermined predetermined after the end of the generated jackpot state the starting game result within the time becomes the probability variation pattern or non-probability variation pattern when the next jackpot state occurs, and determines the continuous jackpot state determining means a continuous jackpot state, power failure occurs on the gaming machine In the first sequence of the main routine that is repeatedly executed after powering on the gaming machine after the data is held by the data holding means and then the game machine is turned on. However, since the process using the data held by the data holding means is executed, it is possible to grasp the state in which the big hit state is continuously generated in a short period within a predetermined period with the gaming machine.

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the card-type pachinko apparatus to which this invention is applied. It is a front view which shows a game board. It is a figure which shows the structure of the back mechanism of a pachinko apparatus. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a system diagram which shows the relationship between a management apparatus, island facilities, etc. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of game control. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a switch input process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a memory continuous change process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a big hit process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a continuous change determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a stop symbol production process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of external information processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a random number update process. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of the processing program of a management apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the continuous data calculation process of a management apparatus. It is a figure explaining the counting method of continuous Chang. It is a figure explaining the definition of continuous Chang. It is a figure which shows the big hit generation | occurrence | production situation about the number 256 numbers. It is a figure which shows the menu screen of the computer of a management apparatus. It is a figure which shows the screen of the computer of the management apparatus which displays the game condition about all 1st type | system | groups. It is a figure which shows the screen of the computer of the management apparatus which displays the game condition about the stand | game which continued in the first type stand. It is a figure which shows the screen of the computer of the management apparatus which displays the continuous change status about the stand which continued in the 1st type stand. It is a figure which shows the example of printing of the big hit generation data about the machine number 256 series. It is a figure which shows the example of printing of the big hit generation | occurrence | production data about the machine numbers 256 number of the Example. It is a figure which shows the screen of the computer of the management apparatus which displays the game condition about the 1st type multiple machines of a specific model. It is a figure which shows the screen of the computer of the management apparatus which displays the game condition about the 1st type multiple machines of another specific model. It is a front view which shows a game board. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a continuous change determination process. It is a figure which shows the screen of the computer of the management apparatus which displays the game condition about the 2nd type multiple machines of a certain specific model. It is a front view which shows a game board. It is a figure which shows the screen of the computer of the management apparatus which displays the game condition about the 3rd type multiple machines of a certain specific model. It is a figure which shows the structure of the back mechanism of a gaming machine. It is an enlarged view which shows an adapter. It is a block diagram of the control system of a gaming machine.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the description of the embodiment of the present invention, first, FIG. 1 to FIG. The description will be given with reference.
In addition, FIG. 29, FIG. 30, and FIG. 31 described later are cases where the gaming machine is the second type (second example), and FIGS. 32, 33, and 31 are cases where the gaming machine is the third type ( Third example).
FIG. 34 to FIG. 36 are diagrams illustrating an example in which the continuous big hit state determining means is arranged in the gaming machine as an adapter.
First, the gaming machine will be described.
Front block diagram 1 of a pachinko device is an external perspective view showing an entire pachinko device. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a pachinko machine, and a predetermined number of pachinko machines 1 are installed in a game store. The pachinko machine 1 of this example is roughly divided into a pachinko machine 2 (game machine), and a card-type ball lending machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a ball lending machine) as a game medium lending device disposed on the side of the pachinko machine 2. 3 are installed in pairs.

The ball lending machine 3 is formed in a vertically long type having a relatively narrow width and has a certain depth. And, by being arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 2, the convenience of the player can be achieved. The ball lending machine 3 can be separated from the pachinko machine 2 and can be replaced at the time of repair. At least the pachinko machine 2 and the ball lending machine 3 are connected on the signal. If it is not done, you can not play.
The ball lending machine 3 has a built-in card reader / writer. The front panel 4 of the ball lending machine 3 has a card insertion slot 5 into which a prepaid card corresponding to the card reader / writer is inserted, and the remaining frequency of the card. And a remaining card number display 6 for displaying the card. The card insertion slot 5 is capable of displaying the receipt of a card. For example, the card insertion slot 5 has a card reception indicator 7 on the card insertion slot 5. Display that the acceptance is valid.

  The card remaining frequency display 6 is composed of, for example, three columns using 7-segment light emitting diodes, and displays the remaining frequency of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 in units of frequency up to 100. In the frequency unit, one degree corresponds to 100 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculation of degrees / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, when a prepaid card of 3000 yen is inserted, it is displayed on the remaining card number display 6 as 30 degrees. Thus, in this example, in addition to bringing a pachinko ball, it is possible to secure a necessary ball and start a game by inserting a prepaid card into the card insertion slot 5.

  The pachinko machine 2 has a frame-like front frame 11 as a portion that can be seen on the front side, a metal frame (glass frame) 12 that is disposed in the opening of the frame-like front frame 11 and supports the glass 12a, and a game board that plays a game. 13 (see FIG. 2), a front display panel 14, and a front operation panel 15 below the front display panel 14. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is opened and closed by an upper hinge 17 and a lower hinge (not shown) with respect to a wooden machine frame 16 (not shown from the front: see FIG. 3 described later) for installing the pachinko machine 2 on the island facility. Supported as possible. The metal frame 12 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so that it can be opened and closed.

The front display panel 14 is formed in a curved shape that protrudes slightly while protruding from the front side, and an upper plate 21 that receives a pachinko ball is formed on the front display panel 14 and a card frequency indicator (card balance) on the front side. A ball lending button (conversion button) 23, a card discharge button (return button) 24, and a ball lending capable indicator 25 composed of LEDs are provided. The ball lendable display device is not limited to the LED, and may be, for example, an elongated display lamp.
One end of the front display panel 14 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so that it can be opened and closed. Reference numeral 26 denotes a push button for opening and closing a passage connecting the balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 32 described later.

The card frequency display 22 is composed of, for example, three columns using 7-segment light emitting diodes, and displays the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 in units of frequency up to 100. In the frequency unit, one degree corresponds to 100 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculation of degrees / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, when a prepaid card of 3000 yen is inserted, it is displayed on the card frequency display 22 as 30 degrees.
In this example, the card frequency indicator 22 is composed of three rows using 7-segment light emitting diodes. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a dot LED, a liquid crystal, a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used. Good. The same applies to the card remaining number display 6. Further, the card frequency display 22 may be combined with the card remaining frequency display 6.

The ball lending button 23 is a ball discharging device on the back side of the pachinko machine 2 in units of 1 degree within the range of the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 (which also functions as a prize ball). It is a switch that is pushed by the player in order to eject and rent out. In this case, the display of the state in which the pachinko ball can be lent is performed by the ball rentable indicator 25. If the pachinko ball can be lent, the entire ball lending button 23 may shine.
On the other hand, if the pachinko balls are not available for lending, the ball lending enable indicator 25 is turned off, and even when the ball lending button 23 is pressed, the pachinko balls are not discharged for lending. When the ball lending button 23 is pressed once, pachinko balls corresponding to a preset frequency (for example, 75 balls if set to 3 times) are lent and supplied to the upper plate 21. .

  The card discharge button 24 is used to pull out the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 from the card insertion slot 5, and in this example, when the player wants to end the game, the player presses this button. The prepaid card is drawn out from the card insertion slot 5 again. The player can pick up the prepaid card drawn out and have a free choice to start the game on another pachinko machine or to end the game this time.

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.

Next, an ashtray 31 is formed on the left side of the front operation panel 15 and is formed in such a shape that the front center side protrudes forward, and the inside of the protruding portion is a ball storage tray (receiving tray) 32. ing. The ball storage tray 32 serves not only to receive a prize ball when the upper plate 21 is full of pachinko balls, but also to temporarily store balls. Further, the front operation panel 15 is provided with a ball removal lever 33 and a firing operation handle 34 of the launching device.
The ball removal lever 33 is for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32 to the lower outside. When the ball removal lever 33 is moved, for example, in the left direction, the lower bottom portion of the ball storage tray 32 is partially opened. The ball can then be released downward. The firing operation handle 34 is used to operate a launching device that causes one of the pachinko balls arranged in a line to be ejected into the game area on the front surface of the game board 13 one by one.

On the other hand, on the upper part of the frame-like front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, from the left side, a big hit indicator 41 that lights when a big hit, a continuous big hit indicator 42 that lights when a big hit, a lucky NO. Lucky NO. A big hit display 43, a special figure probability up display 44, a general figure probability up display 45, a reach display 46 and a continuous number of times display 47 are provided.
The special figure probability up indicator 44 lights up when the probability of occurrence of a big hit symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special figure probability as appropriate) of a special symbol display device 63 described later increases. Lights when the probability of occurrence of the specific symbol (for example, “7”) on the display 64a (hereinafter referred to as “probability per common map”) increases.

  Here, the increase in the jackpot probability is, for example, when the probability of generating a jackpot symbol is changed from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. Moreover, when the probability up state is repeatedly controlled, each mode when the probability change is newly controlled from the beginning may be displayed. An increase in the probability per base figure is when the probability of hitting the base figure is changed to a high probability. Similarly, when the state of increasing the probability per base figure is controlled independently, the probability change is newly added. You may make it display each aspect when it controls newly repeatedly from the beginning.

The reach display 46 is turned on (or flashes) when the display content of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 is in a special reach state, which will be described later, to increase the player's expectation, It has a function of aiming for a production effect in an appropriate display state suitable for the big hit (for example, the number of blinks changes). In addition, you may make it light also when it comes out of a regular reach instead of a special reach.
The continuous channel number display 47 is composed of, for example, two columns using 7-segment light emitting diodes. One display displays the number of continuous channels, and the other display guarantees the number of big hits (the remaining number of consecutive big hits). Number of times). The continuous channel number display 47 does not separately display the continuous channel number and the guaranteed number of big hits, but may display the continuous channel number with, for example, two digits, or the guaranteed number of big hits with two digits. May be displayed.

The jackpot indicator 41, the continuous Chang jackpot indicator 42, lucky NO. The big hit display 43, the special figure probability up display 44, the general figure probability up display 45, the reach display 46 and the continuous number of times display 47 constitute a frame gaming state display 48.
Here, the consecutive big hit is equivalent to a special game state in which the big hit state is generated a plurality of times (for example, five times) in a chain state within a preset period.
Each of the above-mentioned indicators is turned on, but various control modes can be considered. For example, there are control to simply turn on, control to blink at a constant interval, control to change the brightness (light quantity) of lighting, control to change the cycle of blinking, and control to move and blink seven indicators. Any control mode may be used, and one or two or more modes may be combined. Further, in the control for changing the light amount, the light amount may be changed for the entire seven displays, or the light amount may be changed for a part of the display. Or you may combine movement blinking and the change of the light quantity.
Further, when continuous big hits occur compared to normal big hits, special lighting control is performed so that the fanfare operation time is longer than in normal cases.

The movement blinking control is suitable for attracting the player's interest when it is used, for example, when a central winning combination occurs. For example, when the symbol on the special symbol display device 63 is stopped at a specific value such as “555”, the attacker can open the attacker for a certain period of time or a certain number of times (for example, three times). The control is advantageous.
In this example, lighting control of the display unit and control by sound effect and voice synthesis described later are combined. However, lighting control of only the display unit may be performed alone, or control by sound effect and voice synthesis is performed. You may make it perform only.
The metal frame 12 is supported by the front frame 11 so as to be opened and closed, and is usually locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device. When the metal frame 12 is opened, a predetermined key is inserted into the locking hole 51 and rotated to release the locked state of the locking device.

Next, the game board 13 is an area in which a fired pachinko ball is dropped from above and an out or safe determination is made. If a ball enters the winning opening and becomes safe safely, a predetermined number of prize balls will be described later. Are discharged from the ball discharging device and supplied to the upper plate 21. Further, even if the ball is fired by operating the firing operation handle 34, the pachinko ball returns to the firing position or is discharged to the ball storage tray 32 when it becomes a foul.
Here, the game area in the game board 13 can take any configuration as long as it is a game machine capable of generating a big hit state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition to which the present invention is applied. For example, playing a game by changing the symbol content of a special symbol display device (that is, belonging to the so-called “first type”), belonging to “third type” with a special symbol display device, special symbol display Machines belonging to “Type 3” equipped with other accessory devices instead of devices, those belonging to “Type 2” equipped with other accessory devices, or game machines equipped with other electric accessory devices, etc. Can be widely applied.
As an example, in this example, a type belonging to the “first type” shown in FIG. 2 is used.

Configuration of Game Board FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG. 2, a rail 61 having functions such as guiding a ball that has been bulleted to the upper part of the game area and guiding it to an out-ball collection port 77 described later is disposed around the game area. In addition, a special symbol display device 63 (a so-called accessory device, corresponding to the symbol display device) 63 having a movable variable display 62 that can be mechanically displaced at the center is arranged in the center of the game area. . Below the special symbol display device 63, a tulip-type ordinary electric starting port (hereinafter referred to as “general power”) 64 is arranged, and a first game ball is not accepted depending on the operation result of the special symbol display device 63. A variable winning device (a so-called attacker, that is, a so-called attacker) 65 is arranged as a big winning opening that changes from a state to a second state that is easy to accept. The variable winning device 65 corresponds to a special variable winning device.

A normal symbol display (hereinafter referred to as a universal symbol display) 64a is arranged below the normal electric start port 64. The normal symbol display 64a is composed of 9 segments of LEDs and ranges from 0 to 19. Twenty kinds of numbers or symbols (A, B, C,...) Can be displayed. The normal symbol display 64a corresponds to a normal symbol display device.
The special symbol display device 63 changes the contents of the special symbol on the variable display 62 when a ball is won in the normal electric start port 64 (however, the timing of starting memory will be described later), and the symbol is in a specific profit state ( That is, in a special mode gaming state, for example, when the big hit state is “777” or the like, the variable winning device (attacker) 65 is opened. The opening of the variable winning device (attacker) 65 corresponds to starting a special game state related to the special variable winning device. In the following description, the specific profit state is simply referred to as a big hit state as appropriate.

  The variable display 62 includes three parts arranged in three rows, and is divided into a variable display (left) 62L, a variable display (middle) 62M, and a variable display (right) 62R. Each indicator has, for example, a large LED of 7 segments, and displays specific numbers and symbols (A, B, C, etc.) on these LEDs. The variable indicator (left) 62L and the variable indicator (right) 62R are beer bottle portions 621a and 622a imitating the shape of a beer bottle (beer bottle), and a pouring doll 621b imitating a doll that pours a beer bottle into a mug, 622b. On the other hand, the variable display (medium) 62M has a mug portion 623a formed in the shape of a beer mug and a doll portion 623b imitating a doll that drinks mug beer.

Here, the displacement operation | movement about the variable indicator 62 of the special symbol display apparatus 63 is demonstrated.
When a ball is won at the start winning opening 64, the content of the special symbol on the variable display 62 changes (scrolls), and when the symbol becomes a double eye state (for example, “222”), it is a big hit. On the other hand, when reaching the reach state (reach scroll) before the big hit (for example, “2 × 2”), the reach scroll is performed. At this time, the variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (right) are performed. The 62R beer bottle sections 621a and 622a are both inclined toward the center, and the beer bottle is displaced into a variable display (medium) 62M jug section 623a. . In this example, the special symbol of the variable display 62 is stopped in the order of variable display (left) 62L → variable display (right) 62R → variable display (middle) 62M.

  The reach scroll means that when the symbols of the first (left symbol variable display (left) 62L) and the second symbol (right symbol variable indicator (right) 62R) are stopped, the reach of the reach state (for example, "2X2") occurs, and when the symbol of the third symbol (medium symbol variable indicator (medium) 62M) is stopped, the third symbol display is changed (scrolled) at a slow speed different from the normal speed. Control that causes As a result, the player has a sense of expectation of being a big hit (for example, “222”) because the reach is applied, and the realism of the game is enhanced.

Next, just before the variable indicator (left) 62L, the variable indicator (middle) 62M, and the variable indicator (right) 62R shift to a state showing a big hit symbol (for example, “222”), on the beer mug The doll faces overlap each other, and both the mug 623a and the doll 623b are in a certain inclined state (in a state where the player falls down when viewed from the player). At this time, the beer bottle portions 621a and 622a have already returned to the original state (upright state).
When the big hit is actually made, the output of the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R stops at, for example, “222”. The outcome of the variable display (medium) 62M is further scrolled to the next symbol (for example, “3”), or scrolled further than “3”. At this time, the mug portion 623a and the doll portion 623b that have been in a certain inclination state are restored to the original upright state again.
As described above, the beer bottle portions 621a and 622a, the mug portion 623a, and the doll portion 623b correspond to the scroll of the turn of the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R. The player's expectation of the player is increased by performing the mechanical operation.

Above the variable display unit 62, four special figure switch memory displays (corresponding to a so-called start memory display) 66 are provided. It is displayed that the number of winning balls is memorized within the range of four. Here, the big hit in the range in which four balls awarded to the so-called start port (ordinary electric start port 64 in this example) are memorized (hereinafter referred to as the start memory range) is usually a pure chain (or simply Sometimes referred to as "Ran Chang". According to this, there will be a lot more games for players.
Here, the state in which the special symbol display device 63 starts symbol variation when a ball wins the normal electric starting port 64 corresponds to a start gaming state in which occurrence of a big hit state is determined.

  In addition, a probability variation determination display (separate game display device) 91 and a probability variation count determination display (separate game display device) 92 are arranged above the variable display unit 62, each of which has 7 segments. It is comprised by LED and can display a symbol (number) in the range of 0-9. A symbol (for example, A, B, C) can also be displayed. The probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 perform a game different from the variable game in which the big hit game is generated by the special symbol display device 63, and constitute another game means 93. Note that the operations of the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 are controlled by an accessory CPU 301 described later, and the accessory CPU 301 constitutes another game control means.

The probability variation determination display unit 91 and the probability variation number determination display unit 92 are normally used when the variation control of the jackpot probability is performed as follows.
That is, the probability variation determination display unit 91 starts symbol rotation at the same time as the special symbol display device 63 becomes a jackpot symbol, and when it stops at a specific number (for example, “7”, “3”), the variation of the jackpot probability is determined. (This is usually the probability that the variable display game will result in a jackpot symbol after the jackpot state ends when the required probability variation condition related to the occurrence of the jackpot state is satisfied. This corresponds to a control that varies from a probability to a high probability in which the probability is higher than the normal probability). When stopping at other than a specific number (for example, “0”), the variation of the jackpot probability is not determined.
On the other hand, the probability variation number determination display unit 92 starts symbol rotation after the symbol of the probability variation determination display unit 91 is stopped. This is a drawing for determining the probability variation number by drawing the probability variation number and displaying it. is there. For example, when “7” is displayed, the probability variation number is 7 times, and when “3” is displayed, the probability variation number is 3 times. Further, the probability variation number determination display unit 92 can also display the remaining number of probability variation times. For example, when the probability variation determination number is seven, after one big hit occurs, the remaining probability variation number is “6”. Is displayed. When the remaining number of probability fluctuations becomes “0”, the probability fluctuation is stopped and the original low probability is restored.

As described above, the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 are used not only when determining the variation of the jackpot probability using the separate game means 93, but for example, in a different manner from this When performing control to change the jackpot probability by the jackpot symbol (for example, lucky jackpot symbol) of the symbol display device 63, the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability as a means for displaying the probability variation and the number of probability variations are displayed. Each of the variation number determination indicators 92 may be used.
In this case, each display 91, 92 is merely a display means and not a separate game means. And the special symbol display apparatus 63 comprises another game means.
When the jackpot probability is changed, the determination of the change is displayed by the probability change determination display 91. For example, when the jackpot probability is increased after the jackpot is over, a number is displayed on the probability variation determination display 91 simultaneously with the jackpot occurrence. This number indicates the number of fluctuations in which the jackpot probability increases after the jackpot. The probability variation number is displayed on the probability variation number determination display 92.
On the other hand, it is of course possible to execute the different game using both the probability variation determination display 91, the probability variation number determination display 92, and the special symbol display device 63. At this time, both constitute separate game means.

Note that a game for determining the number of repeated big hits (continuous change) may be performed using the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92, and the result may be displayed. That is, the probability variation determination display unit 91 displays the number of times when the jackpot iteration number is determined, and the probability variation number determination display unit 92 can also be used to sequentially decrement and display the remaining number of jackpot iterations. It is.
Furthermore, a modified game in which another game for determining the number of repeated big hits using the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 can be performed.

On the side of the special symbol display device 63, there are arranged ordinary figure starting gates (ordinary symbol starting gates, hereinafter referred to as ordinary figure gates) 67 and 68. The ordinary figure starting gates 67 and 68 are balls. Has a gate that can pass only one piece, and when the ball passes through the gate, the symbol (for example, a number) of the ordinary symbol display 64a arranged at the ordinary electric start port 64 is changed, and this number is predetermined. When the specific symbol (for example, “7”) is reached, the tulip of the normal electric start port 64 is electrically operated to open for a predetermined time. Normally, the tulip at the electric start 64 is normally closed, but is controlled to open under certain conditions as described above. As will be described in detail later, the tulip opening time is variably controlled.
In addition, general winning ports 69 and 70 are provided on the lower left and right sides of the special symbol display device 63. Further, a plurality of hitting direction changing members 71 to 76 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted. In addition, an out ball collection port 77 is formed at the lower center of the game area.

  On the other hand, at a suitable position along the rail 61 around the game board 13, in order from the left, the general figure probability up indicator 81 that lights up when the normal figure probability increases, and the special figure that lights up when the special figure probability increases. Figure probability up indicator 82, lucky NO. Lucky NO. The jackpot indicator 83, the jackpot indicator 84 that lights up when the jackpot hits, the jackpot indicator 85 that lights up when the jackpot hits, and the reach display that turns on when the symbol generated by the special symbol display device 63 is a special reach. A vessel 86 is arranged. Note that the reach indicator 86 may be turned on when a normal reach is reached instead of a special reach.

The normal figure probability up indicator 81, the special figure probability up indicator 82, the lucky NO. The big hit indicator 83, the consecutive big hit indicator 84, the big hit indicator 85 and the reach indicator 86 constitute a fanfare notification means 87. Here, when consecutive big hits occur compared to normal big hits, special lighting control is performed so that the fanfare operation time of the gaming state display 87 for the game board is longer than usual.
In the game board 13, side lamps 88a and 88b and decorative lamps 89a and 89b are provided. The side lamps 88a and 88b and the decoration lamps 89a and 89b are appropriately lit or flashed according to the game contents to enhance the realistic sensation of the game.

Configuration of the back mechanism pachinko apparatus Next, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko apparatus 1.
In FIG. 3, the main back mechanism of the pachinko machine 2 includes a storage tank (upper tank) 101, a guide path 102, a frame relay base (external terminal base) 103, a ball discharge device 104, a discharge control circuit board 105, There are a ball gathering member 106, an accessory control circuit board 107, an attachment adapter 108, a firing circuit board 109, a lucky number setting device 110, a base frame body 111 of a back mechanism board, and a speaker 112.
The base frame body 111 is formed from an integrally molded product made of synthetic resin, and is attached to a metal frame (not shown) fixed to the back side of the front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2. Various unit parts such as a storage tank 101, a guide path 102, a frame relay base 103, a ball discharge device 104, a discharge control circuit board 105, an accessory control circuit board 107, an attachment adapter are mounted on the base frame 120. 108, a lucky number setting device 110 and the like are attached (for example, fixed by a one-touch claw member), and these various unit parts and the base frame body 111 are collectively referred to as a back mechanism board 120. .

The storage tank 101 stores balls before being discharged in advance, and an insufficient number of balls in the storage tank 101 is detected by a replenishment sensor (not shown). The The balls in the storage tank 101 are guided by the guide path 102 and discharged by the ball discharge device 104.
The guide path 102 is not particularly limited, but is formed in two strips so that a large amount of balls can be discharged in a short time. (Both not shown) are provided. Such a two-row configuration is the same for the inside of the ball discharging device 104.

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 ball replenishment information is output, for example, divided into a large current and a small current. This is because the data is handled separately because the computer of the management device is different depending on conditions such as island facilities and new and old halls.
In FIG. 3, the connection of wiring to the frame external information output terminal 103a is not shown.

  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. In addition, on the accessory control circuit board 107, the probability setting switch of the probability setting device 324 (see FIG. 4) for changing and setting the jackpot probability of the special symbol display device 63, and the stop symbol appearance for changing and setting the stop symbol appearance rate. The appearance rate setting switch of the rate setting device 325 (see FIG. 4), the in-memory continuous channel rate setting device 326 (see FIG. 4) for changing and setting the in-memory continuous channel rate, and the semi continuous channel rate The semi-continuous rate setting device 327 (see FIG. 4) for changing and setting the above is incorporated. The probability 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 probability setting switch of the probability setting device 324 is exposed on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107, and similarly, the switch insertion port 132 of the appearance rate setting switch of the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325, The switch insertion port 133 of the in-memory continuous channel setting switch of the in-memory continuous channel rate setting device 326 and the switch insertion port 134 of the semi-continuous channel setting switch of the semi-continuous channel rate setting device 327 are also on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. Exposed.
The probability setting switch of the probability setting device 324 is 3 for jackpot probability so that the jackpot probability of the special symbol display device 63 can be easily changed from the outside, for example, in three stages of 1/200, 1/210, and 1/220. Has two contacts. Similarly, the probability of hitting a common map is similarly set, for example, in three stages of 1/5, 1/10, and 1/20, so that three contacts are arranged and each switch can be linked or You may make it adjustable independently.
The contact of the probability setting switch of the probability setting device 324 can be operated by an attendant in the hall, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 135 arranged on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107, but is constant after setting. As time passes, it remains secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside. The setting indicator 135 is composed of, for example, a small LED of 7 segments, and displays a set value of the jackpot probability.

  The appearance rate setting switch of the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325 has three contact points so that the appearance rate of the probability variation symbol can be easily changed from the outside in three stages of 5/15, 3/15, and 1/20, for example. Have. The contact point of the appearance rate setting switch of the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325 can be operated by a hall attendant, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 136 arranged on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. After a certain amount of time has elapsed since the setting, it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside. The setting indicator 136 is composed of, for example, a small LED of 7 segments, and displays the set value of the appearance rate of the probability variation symbol.

  The in-memory continuous channel setting switch of the in-memory continuous channel rate setting device 326, for example, sets the occurrence rate of the in-memory continuous channel (that is, the continuous channel when the number of start-ups is 4 or less after the big hit) to 1/10, 1 / It has three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside to three stages of 20, 1/40. The contacts of the in-memory continuous rate setting device 326 can be operated by a hall attendant, and the set value is displayed on a setting display 137 disposed on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. However, after a certain period of time has elapsed since the setting, it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside. The setting indicator 137 is composed of, for example, a small LED of 7 segments, and displays the setting value of the occurrence rate of the continuous change in the memory.

For example, the semi-continuous channel setting switch of the semi-continuous channel setting device 327 sets the occurrence rate of semi-continuous channels (that is, continuous channels within 30 starts after the big hit) to 1/50, 1/100, 1 / 150 has three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside in three stages. The contact of the semi-changing channel setting switch of the semi-changing channel setting device 327 can be operated by a hall attendant, and the set value is displayed on a setting indicator 138 disposed on the surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. However, after a certain period of time has elapsed after setting, it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside. The setting indicator 138 is composed of, for example, a small LED of 7 segments, and displays the setting value of the occurrence rate of semi-continuous channels.
In addition, the change of the big hit probability (or the probability per ordinary figure), the appearance rate of the probability variation symbol, the in-memory continuous probability, and the semi-continuous probability of the special symbol display device 63 is not limited to the above three stages, but other It may be changed.

The attachment adapter 108 is used to control the accessory so that the large accessory control circuit board can be easily attached to the base frame 120 when the accessory control circuit board 107 is larger than that shown in FIG. A support member to which the circuit board is attached is fixed to the base frame body 120.
The launch circuit board 109 performs various controls necessary for launching the ball, and the base of the launch control circuit is housed in a predetermined case. The speaker 112 notifies the player of sound effects necessary for the game (for example, sound effects associated with ball discharge), and generates various sounds according to the number of balls discharged, the award mode, and the lending of balls to notify the player. Here, the control circuit board includes a base of the control circuit (that is, a board that realizes the function of the control circuit) and a metal or resin chassis box formed in a box shape that houses the base. It is used as a concept that includes it as one.

  A ball gathering cover body 106H is provided on the rear surface side of the ball gathering member 106, and a ball gathering cover (not shown) is detachably fixed to the ball gathering cover body 106H. The ball gathering cover closes a central opening that is greatly opened at the center of the base frame 120, and this central opening is a space for mounting an accessory device (that is, the special symbol display device 63). In addition, the rear side of the ball gathering cover is formed to bulge out, and has a structure that protrudes largely rearward compared to the rear surfaces of the discharge control circuit board 105 and the accessory control circuit board 107. Then, the ball opening cover closes the central opening so that the ball dropped from the storage tank 101 or the like does not collide with the back side of the game board 13.

Next, the game board side external information output terminal for transmitting information on the game board 13 side to the outside will be described.
The game board 13 is formed in a rectangular shape using veneer as a raw material, and the above-described ball contact member 106 is fixed to the back side of the game board 13 by a fixing means such as a screw. The ball gathering member 106 is made of a transparent resin (for example, ABS resin) and has a function of gathering and collecting the safe balls that have entered the winning holes of the game board 13.
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, Lianchang jackpot information, Lucky NO. , Probability set value, number of start-up winnings, number of rotations of bonuses, number of continuations of big hits, relay of wiring when outputting fraud information (fraud due to winning or connector disconnection etc.) to hall management device Is what you do. The starting opening prize number is used for base management. In addition, when the pachinko machine 1 belongs to two types, the number-of-wins information is output separately for the start opening that opens once and opens twice.

  The lucky number setting device 111 sets the lucky number and the unlucky number in the special drawing and adjusts the occurrence rate. The lucky number setting device 111 has, for example, a 7-segment LED for displaying the number of lucky numbers and a 7-segment LED for displaying the lucky number (each display content disappears after a predetermined time), and operates a predetermined increment switch. By changing the lucky number, the lucky number can be set with the set switch. The unlucky number is set in the same manner. An occurrence rate adjustment switch for adjusting the occurrence rate of the lucky number may be provided.

Configuration of Control System Next, FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system in the pachinko machine 1.
In FIG. 4, this control system is roughly divided into a CPU for an accessory 301 (hereinafter simply referred to as a CPU) that performs control required for pachinko games, a ROM 302 that stores a control program, etc., and a work area setting. RAM 303 that temporarily stores data necessary for control and the like, nonvolatile EEPROM 304 that stores necessary data and keeps storing even when the power is turned off, and the oscillation frequency of the crystal is divided by CPU 301. A frequency dividing circuit 305 that obtains a basic clock, a power supply circuit 306 that supplies power necessary for the CPU 301 and the like, a low-pass filter 307 that receives various information signals, and a signal from the low-pass filter 307 are output to the CPU 301 via the bus 308. An output port 3 that receives a signal from the buffer gate 309 and the CPU 301 via the bus 308. 0, a driver 311 that drives a control signal input via the output port 310 to generate various drive signals and outputs them to each display, etc., and generates sound effects necessary for the game (or voice synthesis) The sound generator 312 and the amplifier 313 that amplifies the audio signal from the sound generator 312 may be used.

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, and voice synthesis necessary for the game (for example, voice that increases expectation to the player at the time of reach or big hit, “Yattat”, “Reach”) You may make it perform.

  The low-pass filter 307 includes a start switch 321, a count switch 322, a continuation switch (V winning detection switch) 323, a probability setting device 324, a stop symbol appearance rate control device 325, an in-memory continuous rate control device 326, and a semi-continuous rate setting A signal from the device 327 is input. Note that the signal taken into the CPU 301 from the low-pass filter 307 is read by software twice by the CPU 301 to prevent chattering in consideration of a noise time constant and the like.

The start switch 321 detects that a ball has won a normal electric start opening (start winning opening) 64. When the variable winning device 65 is opened, the count switch 322 detects a ball that has won a prize in the variable winning device 65. The continuation switch 323 is disposed in the variable winning device 65 serving as a big winning opening, and detects that a ball has won a so-called V winning opening. Each detection switch is a proximity switch, and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force accompanying the passage of the ball.
The start switch (specific game state detection means) 321 detects a start prize, and this start prize state corresponds to detecting a specific game state, and can be specified to start variable display on the special symbol display device 63. It means that it is in a gaming state. The specific game state is not limited to the example of detection by the start switch 321, but for example, it is assumed that the specific game state is reached in which variable display on the special symbol display device 63 can be started when the ball passes through the general gates 67 and 68. In this case, the normal gates 67 and 68 correspond to the specific game state detecting means.

Here, the setting contents of the jackpot probability in the probability setting device 324 are as follows, for example.
Big hit probability: Setting 3 ………… 1/200
Jackpot probability: Setting 2 ………… 1/210
Big hit probability: Setting 1 ………… 1/220
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 content of the probability variation symbol appearance rate in the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325 is, for example, as follows.
Probability change pattern appearance rate: Setting 3 ………… 5/15
Probability change pattern appearance rate: Setting 2 …… 3/15
Probability change rate: Setting 1 ………… 1/20
For example, there are “777”, “555”, and “333” as probability variation symbols. When these symbols appear, the next jackpot probability varies and increases. The normal appearance rate of the probability variation symbol is 1/15 (since there are 15 types of special symbols). Therefore, in [Setting 1], the probability variation symbol appearance rate is a value that is intentionally lower than in normal times. The appearance rate of the probability variation symbol is not limited to the above example, and for example, [Setting 3] to [Setting 1] may be set in units of [%] such as 30%, 20%, and 10%, respectively.
The setting contents of the in-memory continuous channel rate setting device 326 are as follows, for example.
Continuous rate in memory: Setting 3 …… 1/10
Continuous rate in memory: Setting 2 ………… 1/20
Continuous rate in memory: Setting 1 ………… 1/40
The setting contents of the semi-changing rate in the semi-changing rate setting device 327 are as follows, for example.
Semi-continuous rate: Setting 3 ………… 1/50
Semi-continuous rate: Setting 2 …… 1/100
Semi-continuous rate: Setting 1 ………… 1/150
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. Probability is set remotely. The setting contents of each probability are the same as described above. Of course, the setting content of each probability is not limited to the above example, but may be other setting content.

A control signal is output from the driver 311 to the large winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 65, the special symbol display device 63, the special symbol switch storage display 66, the continuous display device 330, and various lamps / LEDs 331 of the game board 13.
The large winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 65 opens the variable winning device (attacker) 65. When the special symbol display device 63 is in a big hit state, after the first cycle, the V winning a condition is set for a certain time or in each cycle. The large winning opening solenoid is excited by a certain number of balls and the attacker 65 is opened. Further, the control signal from the driver 311 is output to a solenoid or the like of the special symbol display device 63, so that necessary driving of the accessory device is performed.

The continuous channel display device 330 displays information about the continuous channel big hit, the continuous big hit indicator 42 that lights up at the time of continuous big hit, the continuous number of times indicator 47 that displays the number of consecutive chunks and the guaranteed number of big hits, A continuous big hit indicator 84 that is turned on at the time of the big hit is included.
As various lamps / LEDs 331 for notification, the common figure probability up indicator 81, the special figure probability up indicator 82, the lucky NO. There are a jackpot indicator 83, a jackpot indicator 85, a reach indicator 86, side lamps 88a and 88b, decorative lamps 89a and 89b, etc., which are appropriately lit or blinking depending on the game contents.

  The output of the power supply circuit 306 supplying the necessary power to the CPU 301 or the like described above is input to the power failure detection circuit 341. The power failure detection circuit 341 indicates that the voltage supplied by the power supply circuit 306 has dropped below a specified value. It detects and outputs the detection result to CPU301. As the specified value, for example, a value that does not hinder the writing of data by the nonvolatile EEPROM 304 is set. When the power failure detection circuit 341 detects that the supply voltage of the power supply circuit 306 has dropped below the specified value, the CPU 301 quickly writes the data in the RAM 303 and the like to the EEPROM 304, causing a voltage drop (extremely at the time of power failure or closing) Data is saved in preparation for powering off.

Thereby, when the power is restored next time (or when the store is opened), necessary data is read from the EEPROM 304 and stored in the RAM 303 or the like, and the reliability against the voltage drop is ensured. This makes it especially possible to set jackpot probability, stop symbol appearance rate, in-memory consecutive-chan occurrence probability, semi-continuous-chan occurrence probability (or determination of the lucky number and unlucky number and the setting value of the occurrence rate may be included) The value can be protected. Even if the power of the pachinko machine 2 is turned off at the time of normal closing, the set values of the jackpot probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory continuous chunk occurrence probability, and the semi-continuous chunk occurrence probability are written in the EEPROM 304, so that the staff members can There is no need to set a setting value, and workability is improved.
The CPU 301, the ROM 302, the RAM 303, and the EEPROM 304 constitute a game control unit 400 as a whole, and a function as a probability changing unit is realized by executing a program described later.

In addition, the CPU 301 can exchange data with the hall management device (centralized management device) 350 via the game board external information output terminal 141 a 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 includes a management computer 360. The management computer 360 includes a display 361, a printer 362, an in-store broadcasting device 363, a terminal device (for example, a keyboard) 364, a data storage device 365, and the like.
The management computer 360 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall, arranges the data in a predetermined manner corresponding to the state of continuous big hits, and displays the arranged data on the display 361. Terminals are displayed (for example, displayed in the order of the number of units with the largest number of consecutive channels, in the order of the number of units with the highest sequential rate), manage the operating state of each pachinko machine, perform necessary data processing, and the terminal device 364 is used to set each of the big hit probability, stop symbol appearance rate, in-memory continuous-chan occurrence probability, semi-continuous-chan occurrence probability, continuous-chan condition setting, etc. (details will be described in the flowchart below). The workability can be improved by remotely setting the probabilities and the like from the hall management room side. The above-described probability setting and the like can be performed finely for each vehicle, but can also be performed on an island-by-island basis.
Further, in this example, by operating the terminal device 364, continuous big hit data can be collected and displayed by game type, machine type, island unit, and manufacturer.
The data storage device 365 stores daily data, and the management computer 360 creates past game performance data based on the data stored in the data storage device 365 and calls the past game performance data as necessary. In addition, it is possible to process total operation data after each vehicle is installed in the island facility 500.
Here, the management computer 360 implements functions as a data storage unit, a calculation unit, a setting storage unit, a start count counting unit, and a continuous big hit state detection unit by executing a program to be described later.

FIG. 5 is a system diagram showing the relationship between the hall management device 350 and island facilities. In FIG. 5, a management device 350 is installed in a hall management room, and a large number of pachinko machines 501, 502,... The management computer 360 is connected to a display 361 (visible display means), a printer 362 (visible display means), an in-store broadcasting device 363, a terminal device 364, a data storage device 365, and the like.
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. For example, the jet counter 612 writes the number of balls on a card and outputs it.
In the island facility 500, continuous display devices 620a, 620b,... Are arranged at positions corresponding to the upper sides of the respective pachinko devices 501, 502,. The continuous channel display devices 620a, 620b,... Are composed of, for example, 7-segment LEDs, and can display the number of continuous channels, the number of guaranteed big hits, and the like. In this case, the continuous channel display devices 620a, 620b,... Are given continuous channel information signals via the game board external output terminals 141a of the pachinko devices 501, 502,.

Next, game control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The 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 activated, it is first determined in step S10 whether the power is turned on. In this step, the state of the RAM 303 is checked. If the power is turned on for the first time, the process branches to step S12, and each setting process such as a big hit probability is sequentially executed in steps S12 to S18. Specifically, first, a stop symbol appearance rate is set in step S12. Thereby, the appearance rate of probability variation symbols (for example, “777”, “555”, “333”) is set to 3 (appearance rate: 5/15), setting 2 (appearance rate: 3/15), and setting 1 ( Appearance rate: 1/20).
Next, a big hit probability is set in step S14. As a result, the big hit probability is set to any one of setting 3 (hit probability: 1/200), setting 2 (hit probability: 1/210), and setting 1 (hit probability: 1/220). If the model is capable of setting the probability per base map, the probability per base map may be set in step S14.

Next, in step S16, the in-memory continuous channel rate is set. As a result, the in-memory continuous channel rate is set to 3 (in-memory continuous channel rate: 1/10), setting 2 (in-memory continuous channel rate: 1/20), and setting 1 (in-memory continuous channel rate: 1/40). It is set to either.
Next, a semi-continuous rate is set in step S18. As a result, the semi-continuous rate is set to any one of setting 3 (semi-continuous rate: 1/50), setting 2 (semi-continuous rate: 1/100), or setting 1 (semi-continuous rate: 1/150). Is set.

In this way, each probability can be set on the pachinko machine 1 side. In addition, as a feature of this example, the occurrence rate of consecutive big hits can be finely set by dividing into consecutive chunks in memory and semi-continuous chunks.
If there is no change in the setting of each probability, the process goes through Steps S12 to S18. Moreover, you may perform the process which restores backup data by these step S12-step S18. For example, the backup data stored in the EEPROM 304 is read and returned to the RAM 303 or the like. In this method, each set value is stored in the EEPROM 304 and saved as backup data. Thereby, the backup at the time of a power failure and the backup at the time of power-off at the time of closing are performed. After step S18, the process waits for reset.

On the other hand, if the power is not turned on for the first time in step S10, that is, after the power is already turned on in the second and subsequent routines, this time branches to NO, and in step S20, switch input processing (details will be described later) See). This is to perform necessary processing in accordance with the start winning prize. Next, in step S22, the process NO. Branch decision by As branch destinations, there are a normal process in step S24, a symbol variation process in step S26, a big hit process in step S28, and a miss process in step S30. Detailed processing contents of each branch destination will be described later in a subroutine.
The normal process is to select a stop symbol at random by changing the random number of the stop symbol in the game state before the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 starts to change. The symbol variation process is to vary the symbol of the special symbol display device 63. The big hit process is a process for performing a necessary process as the big hit occurs. The detachment process is a process performed when the special symbol display device 63 is deviated as a result of symbol variation.

After the branching process, a continuous channel determination process (refer to a subroutine described later for details) is performed in a subsequent step S32. This is to determine the continuous channel in detail according to the occurrence state of the continuous channel.
Next, stop symbol creation processing (refer to a subroutine described later for details) is performed in step S34. In this method, the ratio of occurrence of each jackpot symbol is determined in accordance with the set value of the stop symbol appearance rate, and a special symbol stop symbol (outgoing symbol or jackpot symbol) is created according to the determination.

Next, in step S36, external information processing (refer to a subroutine described later for details) is performed. This is to output necessary information to the hall management device 350. Next, in step S38, random number update processing (refer to a subroutine described later for details) is performed. This is to update a special figure random number for determining the big hit, a random number for determining the continuous change, and the like. Note that the stop design random number for determining the lucky number (lucky design) may be updated.
After step S38, the process waits for a reset, and the main routine is repeated, for example, by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms.

Switch Input Process FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a switch input process subroutine of step S20 in the main routine described above. When this subroutine starts, it is first determined in step S60 whether or not there is a switch winning (that is, a starting winning). The switch prize is a start prize, and specifically, a prize to the normal electric start port 64. However, not all switch winnings are in an effective state in which the change of the special figure can be started. If there is no switch winning, this routine is terminated and the process returns to the main routine. If there is a switch winning, the process proceeds to step S62 to determine whether or not the start-up memory is full. Since the start memory is performed within the maximum range of four, the start memory is full means that four start memories are full.

  When the start-up memory is full, even if there is a new switch winning, the effective state (that is, the start-up gaming state) that can start the fluctuation of the special figure is not entered, and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the start memory is not full, the process proceeds to step S64, and the start memory is incremented by [+1]. As a result, the number of lighting of the special figure switch memory display 66 is increased by one, and the player is notified that a new switch prize has been stored. Next, in step S66, the big hit random number is extracted, the current routine is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the big hit random number is extracted by so-called winning fetch.

Normal Processing FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the normal processing in step S24 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S100 whether or not there is a start memory. The start memory means a winning state for the normal electric start port 64, the winning state is stored, and an effective state (that is, a starting gaming state) is entered so that the variation of the special figure can be started. If there is no start memory, the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, when there is a start memory, the process proceeds to step S102 and the start memory is decremented by [1]. As a result, the number of lighting of the special figure switch memory display 66 is reduced by one, and the player is informed that the special figure has started to fluctuate due to the start memory and the number of memories has been reduced. Next, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the big hit probability is changing.

If the jackpot probability is changing and increasing, a random number determination value whose probability is increasing is selected in step S106.
Here, the variation of the jackpot probability is performed using the special symbol display device 63. For example, when the special symbol display device 63 becomes a specific symbol (for example, “777”), the subsequent jackpot probability fluctuates (ups). Note that the variation of the jackpot probability is not limited to the example using the special symbol display device 63, and may be performed using the probability variation determination display 91, for example. In this case, for example, when the special symbol display device 63 becomes a jackpot symbol and the probability variation determination display unit 91 starts symbol rotation and stops at a specific number (for example, “7”, “3”), the variation of the jackpot probability (Up here) is determined. Also, if the stoppage is other than a specific number (for example, “0”), the jackpot probability does not change. By selecting a random number determination value whose probability is increasing in step S106, the probability of a big hit next time increases. On the other hand, when the big hit probability is not fluctuating, a random number determination value in the normal game is selected in step S108. As a result, the probability of the next big hit is the same as before.

After step S106 or step S108, the process proceeds to step S110 to perform in-memory continuous change processing (refer to a subroutine described later for details). This is a process of changing the number of jackpot determination values (that is, changing the occurrence rate of in-memory continuous chunks) according to the set value of the in-memory continuous channel rate during a game in the start memory.
Next, it is determined whether or not the random value extracted in step S112 is a winning value. When it is a winning value (big hit), the process proceeds to step S114 to select a big hit symbol. Next, the process proceeds to step S116, the process is changed to the symbol variation process, and the process returns to the main routine. Thereby, the symbol variation is started so as to stop at the big hit symbol. In addition to the normal symbol, the jackpot symbol may be provided with, for example, a lucky number or an unlucky number symbol.

On the other hand, if the random value extracted in step S112 is not a winning value, the process branches to step S118 to select an off symbol, and then proceeds to step S116 to perform symbol variation processing. As a result, the symbol variation is started so as to stop at the off symbol.
In this way, a process of selecting a jackpot random number judgment value corresponding to the start memory, and then selecting either a jackpot symbol or a missing symbol is performed, and depending on the selection result, the symbol variation of the special symbol Is started.
Further, the number of jackpot determination values is changed according to the set value of the in-memory continuous channel rate, the occurrence rate of the in-memory continuous channel rate is changed, and the interest of the game is enhanced for the player.

Storing the communication Chang Process FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of storage inside the communicating Chang processing in step S110 in usual processing program. When this subroutine is started, first, at step S130, it is determined whether or not the starting operation is in the starting memory after the end of the big hit. The starting operation in the starting memory is an operation that starts and stores within four ranges after the end of the big hit and starts to change the special figure. If it is not the start operation in the start memory (for example, in the case of the fifth start operation exceeding four), the current routine is terminated and the routine returns to the normal processing program.
On the other hand, when the start operation is in the start memory, the process proceeds to step S132 to determine whether or not the continuous mode 1 is in effect. The continuous change mode 1 is an in-memory continuous change mode, that is, after the big hit, the big hit is easily changed during the start operation in the four start memories. It should be noted that even if entering the continuous mode 1, the continuous change is not necessarily performed. It is easy to generate a continuous change in memory, and the probability of continuous change changes depending on the setting value of the continuous change rate in storage. The continuous channel mode 1 is entered when the random number for converting continuous mode 1 is extracted by a subroutine for jackpot processing, which will be described later, and this random number for converting continuous mode 1 becomes a winning value. If the random number for continuous mode 1 conversion is not a hit and is out of range, the continuous mode 1 is not entered.

If it is not in continuous channel mode 1 in step S132, the current routine is terminated and the routine returns to the normal processing program. Therefore, in this case, a continuous chain is generated by the player's own power. On the other hand, when the process enters the continuous mode 1 in step S132, the process proceeds to step S134, and branch determination is performed based on the set value of the in-store continuous channel rate. The branch determination is determined by the setting value of the in-memory continuous channel rate. When the in-memory continuous channel rate is set 3, the process branches to step S136. When the setting is 2, the process branches to step S138. When the setting is 1, the process branches to step S140. .
In step S136, the jackpot determination value is set to 20 corresponding to setting 3 of the in-memory continuous channel rate. The random number for determining the big hit varies depending on the big hit probability. For example, when the big hit probability is 1/200, the random number for determining the big hit is 200. Normally, there is one random number corresponding to the big hit (that is, the big hit judgment value). Therefore, if the big hit determination value is 20, the big hit probability is 1/10 at 20/200. As a result, the big hit probability for each start memory becomes 1/10, that is, the probability that the first start memory continues to be changed to 1/10, and similarly, the second start start memory continues. The probability of changing is 1/10, the probability of continual change at the third start memory is 1/10, and the probability of continual change at the fourth start memory is 1/10. Corresponding to the number of start memories, the probability of occurrence of in-memory continuous chunks is increased to 4/10.

Similarly, in step S138, the jackpot determination value is set to 10 corresponding to setting 2 of the in-memory continuous change rate. The random number for determining the big hit varies depending on the big hit probability. For example, when the big hit probability is 1/200, the random number for determining the big hit is 200. Therefore, if the jackpot determination value is 10, the jackpot probability is 10/200, which is 1/20. As a result, corresponding to four start-up memories, the probability of occurrence of in-memory continuous chunks is increased to 4/20.
In step S140, the jackpot determination value is set to 5 corresponding to setting 1 of the in-memory continuous change rate. The random number for determining the big hit varies depending on the big hit probability. For example, when the big hit probability is 1/200, the random number for determining the big hit is 200. Therefore, if the big hit determination value is five, the big hit probability is 5/200 or 1/40. Accordingly, the occurrence probability of the in-memory continuous change is increased to 4/40 corresponding to the four start memories.
After step S136, step S138 or step S140, the current routine is terminated and the routine returns to the normal processing program.
As described above, normally, the jackpot determination random number is extracted with one jackpot determination value (that is, the jackpot lottery is performed based on the normal jackpot probability setting value). On the other hand, when the continuous channel mode 1 is entered, the number of jackpot determination values increases corresponding to the set value of the in-memory continuous channel rate, and the occurrence rate of the in-memory continuous channel rate is dramatically increased. As a result, the chances of the in-memory chain change increase, and the interest of the game is enhanced for the player.

Symbol Variation Processing FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol variation processing in step S26 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S150 whether or not it is a variable stop time (that is, a variable stop timing). The fluctuation stop time is a time point (timing) at which the symbols of the special symbol display device 63 change and stop. If it is not the fluctuation stop time, the special figure fluctuation process is performed in step S152. Thereby, the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 fluctuates (the symbol scrolls). Thereafter, the process returns to the main routine.
On the other hand, when it is the fluctuation stop time in step S150, the process proceeds to step S154, and the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 63 is stopped. As a result, the symbol on the special symbol display device 63 stops at the symbol selected in the routine routine subroutine described above. Next, in step S156, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is a big hit symbol. If it is a big hit symbol, the process is changed to a big hit process in step S158 (see the subroutine of FIG. 11). Thereby, a big hit game is performed.

  On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S160 to execute the removal process. In the detachment process, a process such as producing a sound effect suitable for detachment is performed. Next, in step S162, the process is changed to the normal process, and the normal process is started again.

Jackpot Process FIG 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of jackpot processing in step S28 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S200, a V prize is checked (that is, whether or not there is a V prize). The V winning means that a ball wins a so-called V winning opening arranged in the variable winning device 65 as a big winning opening. This is a condition for continuing the big hit cycle. When there is a V prize, a count prize is checked in step S202 (that is, whether or not there is a count prize). The count winning means that when the variable winning device 65 is opened, a ball is won in the variable winning device 65 and counted by the count switch 322.

After the count winning check, in step S204, it is determined whether or not an end condition for one cycle is satisfied. The end condition of one cycle refers to a state in which the attacker 65 is opened by exciting the large winning opening solenoid for 29.5 seconds or a fixed number of balls (10), for example. If the end condition of one cycle is not satisfied, that is, if 29.5 seconds have not passed since the attacker 65 opened or if a certain number of balls (10) have not won the attacker 65 this time When the same loop is repeated and the end condition for one cycle is satisfied, the routine proceeds to step S206, where it is determined whether or not the continuation condition for the big hit cycle is satisfied. The continuation condition is a condition that allows winning a V and shifting to the next cycle.
If the big hit cycle continuation condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the big hit processing of the next cycle in step S208. Thereafter, the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, when winning V, the next jackpot cycle is executed.

  On the other hand, if the continuation condition for the big hit cycle is not satisfied (for example, when so-called puncture or the last round of the big hit cycle), the process proceeds to step S210, where the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol (hereinafter, a probabilistic variation symbol as appropriate). Or not). The probability variation symbol refers to a symbol that fluctuates (for example, increases) the jackpot occurrence probability next time, and corresponds to, for example, symbols “777”, “333”, and “555”. If the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, the jackpot probability is increased in step S212. Therefore, if the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, the possibility that a jackpot will occur next time increases, and the player is excited.

  Next, in step S214, a probabilistic variable pattern random number is extracted. The probability variation symbol random number random number is a random number that determines whether or not the next jackpot is likely to become a probability variation symbol during the probability variation of the jackpot. For example, when a big hit occurs at “777” (probability variation symbol), it is determined whether or not the next big hit is likely to become a probability variation symbol (“777”, “333” or “555”) again. The probability variation symbol random number has a hit value and an outlier, and the probability of the hit value is, for example, about 1/10. If the probability variation symbol continuous random number is a winning value, the next big hit symbol is likely to become a probability variation symbol, and the probability of becoming a probability variation symbol continuous state increases, which is extremely advantageous to the player. However, even if the probability variation symbol random number is a winning value, the next jackpot symbol does not necessarily become a probability variation symbol, and only the probability that the next jackpot symbol becomes a probability variation symbol is increased. That is, the state enters the probability variation mode. In addition, the extraction result of the probability variation symbol sequence random number is used in a subroutine for a stop symbol creation process to be described later.

Next, in step S216, the process is changed to the normal process, and then the process returns to the main routine.
On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is not a probable variation symbol in step S210, the process branches to step S218, and a random number for continuous channel mode 1 conversion is extracted. Therefore, at this time, the probability of the next jackpot occurrence does not increase or is returned to a normal value.
Here, the random number for continuous mode 1 conversion is a random number that determines whether or not to enter the continuous random mode in memory. The random number for continuous mode 1 conversion has a hit value and an outlier, and the probability of the hit value is, for example, about 1/2. When the random number for continuous-chang mode 1 conversion is a winning value, it is easy to generate a continuous chunk in memory, which is advantageous to the player. However, even if the random number for continuous mode 1 conversion is a winning value, it is not absolutely the next consecutive in-memory continuous change, and only the probability that the next big hit will become the in-store continuous chain is high. That is, the state enters the in-memory continuous channel mode. Note that the extraction result of the random number for continuous mode 1 conversion is used in the subroutine for the continuous storage process in memory described above.

  Next, a random number for continuous mode 2 conversion is extracted in step S220. The random number for continuous mode 2 conversion is a random number that determines whether to enter the semi-continuous mode. The random number for continuous mode 2 conversion includes a hit value and an outlier, and the probability of the hit value is, for example, about 1/2. If the random number for continuous mode 2 conversion is a winning value, a semi-continuous change is likely to occur, which is advantageous to the player. However, even if the random number for continuous mode 2 conversion is a winning value, it is not necessarily semi-continuous next, but only the probability that the next big hit will be semi-continuous increases. In other words, it enters a state where it enters the semi-continuous mode. The extraction result of the random number for continuous mode 2 conversion is used in a subroutine for random number update processing described later.

Further, when the random number for continuous mode 2 conversion is a winning value in step S220, a semi-continuous change occurs as a semi-continuous change mode at any number of start times of 30, 50, or 100 after the end of the big hit. The process which determines is performed. That is, the aspect of semi-continuous Chang is determined. In addition, after the big hit, the continuous number of times is generated in the state in which the balls are driven in for the amount corresponding to the number of balls of the upper plate 21 (for example, about 100) instead of the number of start times of 30 times, 50 times, and 100 times. The semi-changing form may be determined, or the semi-changing form may be determined in another form (for example, the game time after the end of the jackpot). Further, a semi-continuous chain configuration in which a continuous chain is generated in a state where balls are driven by an amount corresponding to the number of stored balls in the upper plate 21 and the lower plate 32 may be used.
After step S220, the process proceeds to step S216, the process is changed to a normal process, and then the process returns to the main routine.

  As described above, when the special symbol display device 63 is in a big hit state, after the first cycle, the winning prize solenoid is energized for a fixed time or a fixed number of balls in each cycle on condition that a V winning is obtained, and the attacker 65 is opened. Continue up to 16 cycles. In addition, when the jackpot symbol this time is a probability variation symbol, the jackpot probability is increased after the jackpot is ended, and the probability variation symbol series random number is extracted, and the next jackpot is again determined as the probability variation symbol (“777”, “333” or “ 555 ") is determined. Further, if the current big hit symbol is not a probability variation symbol, the random number for continuous mode 1 conversion and the random number for continuous mode 2 conversion are extracted to determine whether to enter the in-memory continuous mode or semi-continuous mode. The

Continuous Chang Determination Processing FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of continuous change determination processing in step S32 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S230, the game time after the big hit and the number of start times are compared with each continuous condition setting value.
Next, in step S232, it is determined whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [set value 1]. “Within [set value 1]” means that the number of start-ups is less than 4 after the end of the big hit. If the number of start times is within [setting value 1], it is determined in step S234 whether a big hit has occurred. If a big hit occurs, the process proceeds to step S236, and the continuous counter 1 is incremented by [+1]. The continuous channel counter 1 counts the number of times the continuous channel is generated at [set value 1] (that is, within 4 startups after the end of the big hit).

Next, in step S238, the occurrence of continuous channel 1 is notified. Notification is performed on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, a notification such as “in-memory continuous change start” or “triple change start” is sent from the speaker 112 using a speech synthesis IC. Note that another notification mode (for example, generating sound effects) may be used. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the continuous change has occurred within 4 starts after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players. Notification (for example, in-store broadcasting) on the management device 350 side will be described later.
If no big hit has occurred in step S234, the process branches to step S240, and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time, and data related to the continuous change condition (game time and start counted after the end of the big hit) Count). Thereby, it is prepared for the calculation of the data regarding the next continuous channel condition. After step S240, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if the number of starts after the big hit is not within [set value 1] in step S232, the process branches to step S242 to determine whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [set value 2]. “Within [set value 2]” means within 30 start-ups after the end of the big hit. If the number of start times is within [set value 2], it is determined in step S244 whether a big hit has occurred. If a big hit occurs, the process proceeds to step S246, and the continuous counter 2 is incremented by [+1]. The continuous channel counter 2 counts the number of times that a continuous channel has occurred at [set value 2] (that is, it may be within 30 startups or 50 startups after the big hit). Next, in step S248, the occurrence of continuous channel 2 is notified. The notification is similarly performed on the pachinko machine 1 side, and for example, using a speech synthesis IC, a speech suitable for consecutive big hits is synthesized and notified. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the continuous change has occurred within 30 start-ups after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players.
If no big hit has occurred in step S244, the process branches to step S240, and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time, data related to the continuous change condition is cleared, and data related to the next continuous change condition is calculated. Prepared for.

  On the other hand, if the number of starts after the big hit is not within [setting value 2] in step S242, the process branches to step S250, and it is determined whether or not the gaming time after the big hit is within [setting value 3]. “Within [set value 3]” means that the actual operation time after the end of the big hit is within 10 minutes. If a continuous chain occurs within the “set value 3”, it becomes a semi-continuous chain. If the game time is within [set value 3], it is determined in step S252 whether a big hit has occurred. If a big hit occurs, the process proceeds to step S254, and the continuous counter 3 is incremented by [+1]. The continuous channel counter 3 counts the number of times the continuous channel is generated at [set value 3] (that is, within 10 minutes of actual operation time after the end of the big hit).

Next, in step S256, the occurrence of the continuous channel 3 is notified. The notification is similarly performed on the pachinko machine 1 side, and for example, a sound suitable for consecutive big hits is synthesized and notified. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that a continuous change has occurred within 10 minutes of the actual operation time after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players.
If a big hit has not occurred in step S252, the process branches to step S240, and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time, data related to the continuous change condition is cleared, and data related to the next continuous change condition is calculated. Prepared for.
After step S238, step S248, or step S256, the process proceeds to step S258, and the value of each continuous channel counter is counted. Next, each continuous data is calculated in step S260. As continuous chunk data, for example, the number of consecutive chunks 1 to 3, the number of consecutive chunks under each condition of setting value 1 to setting value 3, the number of consecutive chunks 3 or more, the maximum number of consecutive chunks, and the average continuous chunk occurrence There is time etc. After step S260, the process returns to the main routine.

In this way, the pachinko device 1 itself determines the continuous big hit and distinguishes the normal big hit from the continuous big hit. Accordingly, there is an advantage that it is possible to determine the occurrence of a so-called “continuous big hit” state with a simple configuration. In addition, it is possible to easily collect data using information on consecutive big hits. In particular, the contents of continuous chunks are determined by distinguishing them from in-store continuous chunks and semi-continuous chunks, and it is possible to finely collect data accordingly.
Further, by using the consecutive-chan jackpot information, the notification of the regular jackpot and the consecutive-chan jackpot is differentiated in different modes, and the joy of the player is enhanced.

Stop Symbol Creation Processing FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of stop symbol creation processing in step S34 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, a stop symbol is generated at random in the first step S270. This is randomized so that the stoppage stop symbol is not biased toward a fixed one. For example, a stoppage stop symbol is created using a random number. Next, the removal stop symbol created in step S272 is stored in the memory. The stored stoppage stop symbol is taken out and used at the time of disconnection when the result of determining whether it is a big hit or miss is obtained.
Next, in step S274, it is determined whether or not the probability variation symbol sequence random number is a winning value. The probabilistic variable random number is extracted in step S214 of the jackpot processing program described above, and is a random number that determines whether or not the next jackpot is likely to become a probable symbol during the jackpot probability variation. If the probability variable symbol random number is a winning value, the process proceeds to step S276, where the probability of occurrence of the probability variable symbol is halved (50%) to create a big hit symbol. As a result, the probability that a big hit will occur with a probability variation symbol such as “777” next time becomes ½. In other words, it is easy to be in a state of continuous variation of probability variation symbols, and the interest of the player can be enhanced. In step S278, the winning stop symbol is stored in the memory. The stored winning stop symbol is taken out at the time of hitting and used at the time when a determination result of big hit or miss is given. After the process of step S278, the process returns to the mat routine.

On the other hand, if the probability variation symbol sequence random number is not a winning value but an outlier in step S274, the process proceeds to step S280, and branch determination is performed based on the stop symbol appearance rate setting value. The branch determination is determined by the set value of the stop symbol appearance rate. When the stop symbol appearance rate is set to 3, the process branches to step S282. When set to 2, the process branches to step S284, and when set to 1, the process branches to step S286.
In step S282, a jackpot symbol is created with an appearance rate of probability variation symbol 5/15 corresponding to setting 3 of the stop symbol appearance rate. As a result, the probability that a big hit will occur with a probability variation symbol such as “777” next time becomes 5/15 (ie, 1/3). Similarly, in step S284, a jackpot symbol is created with a probability variation symbol appearance rate of 3/15 (ie, 1/5) corresponding to setting 2 of the stop symbol appearance rate. As a result, the probability that a big hit will occur with a probability variation symbol such as “777” next time becomes 3/15. In step S286, a jackpot symbol is created by setting the probability of appearance of the probability variation symbol to 1/20 corresponding to the setting 1 of the stop symbol appearance rate. Thus, for example, the probability that a big hit will occur next time with a probability variation symbol such as “777” becomes a value of 1/20, which is lower than the normal probability of 1/15.
After step S282, step S284 or step S286, the process proceeds to step S278 to store the hit stop symbol created in the memory, and then returns to the mat routine.

  In this way, when the probability variation symbol sequence random number is a winning value, the probability of occurrence of probability variation symbol is halved, and the probability that a big hit will occur again in the probability variation symbol becomes very high next time. When the random number is an outlier, the probability variation symbol appearance rates are 5/15, 3/15, and 1/20, corresponding to the stop symbol appearance rate setting values 3 to 1, respectively. Therefore, although the probability that a big hit will occur in the probability variation symbol next time will be low, there is a possibility that probability variation symbols will occur at a considerably higher probability than usual, but in particular, only when the setting value is 1 than usual However, the game becomes more interesting and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

External Information Processing FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an external information processing subroutine of step S36 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, the hit ball information is output to the management device 350 in step S300. The hit ball is the number of balls fired by the player and hit into the game board 13, and hit balls = safe balls + out balls. The reason why the hit ball information is output is to determine the time when the player actually played the game.
Next, in step S302, it is determined whether or not symbol variation has started. When the symbol variation is started, a start signal is output to the management device 350 in step S304. On the other hand, if the symbol variation has not started, the process jumps to step S304 and proceeds to step S306. The reason why the start signal is output when the symbol variation is actually started is that the special symbol does not start the variation if the number of the start symbols exceeds four even if the start winning is made. Therefore, the start signal is output after the fluctuation of the special figure is actually started. On the other hand, on the management device 350 side, the start signal is counted, thereby grasping the occurrence state of continuous change.

  In step S306, it is determined whether or not a big hit. If it is during the big hit, the process proceeds to the next step S308 to output a big hit signal to the hall management device 350. The jackpot signal notifies that the jackpot has occurred, but the jackpot signal may include information on the jackpot symbol. Further, instead of the big hit signal, for example, information such as the number of continuations of the cycle at the big hit may be included as the big hit information. After step S308, the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, if not a big hit, the process jumps to step S308 and proceeds to step S310.

In step S310, continuous channel information is output. As the continuous channel information, there are, for example, a count for each continuous channel (for example, in-memory continuous channel, semi-continuous channel, etc.) and calculation result data. This is because the pachinko machine 1 side determines the occurrence of consecutive big hits, and calculates various continuous chunk information based on the determination result, so that it can be output to the outside as continuous chunk information. .
In step S312, other various information is output. Other various information is information other than those related to jackpot and continuous channel information, such as jackpot probability setting value, stop symbol appearance rate setting value, in-memory continuous channel setting value, semi-continuous channel setting value, start opening winning number ( The number of balls actually won at the starting opening), the number of rotations of the accessory, the number of safe balls, information on the firing signal, illegal information, and the like. After step S312, the process returns to the main routine.
In this way, necessary information is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 side to the management apparatus 350 side, and in particular, it is possible to determine consecutive big hits by the pachinko machine 1 itself and transmit it to the outside.

Random Number Update Processing FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of random number update processing in step S38 in the main routine. When this subroutine starts, first, the big hit random number (special figure random number) is updated in step S350. As the jackpot random numbers, there are, for example, 220 types of 0 to 219, which are used to determine the jackpot. For example, by extracting one random number from 220 types, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In the big hit random number update process, for example, the value of the random number is incremented every [1].
Next, in step S352, a random number update upper limit value for the probability setting value is selected (taken out). For example, when the probability of jackpot is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200], and [200] is extracted. Similarly, when the jackpot probability is 1/210, the random number update upper limit value is [210], and when the jackpot probability is 1/220, the random number update upper limit value is [220].

When the jackpot probability is increased approximately 10 times, for example, to 1/20, the number of jackpot random numbers to which the jackpot is assigned increases, and the total is ten. Thus, by increasing the number of jackpot random numbers, the jackpot probability is increased without changing the random number update upper limit value.
On the other hand, as another method, for example, when increasing the jackpot probability, the random number update upper limit value may be reduced to approximately 1/10. Specifically, when the big hit probability is increased approximately 10 times to 1/20, the random number update upper limit value is set to [20]. Similarly, the random number update upper limit value is set to [21] when the jackpot probability is increased by approximately 10 times to 1/21, and the random number update is increased to [1/2] when the jackpot probability is increased by approximately 10 times to 1/22. The update upper limit is set to [22]. In other words, the random number update upper limit value may be changed and extracted so that the big hit probability increases 10 times the set probability.
Next, in step S354, it is determined whether or not the continuous mode 2 is in progress. The continuous change mode 2 is a semi continuous change mode. For example, after the big hit, the big hit is easily changed during the operation with the number of start times within 30 times (or within 50 or 100 times). . In addition, even if it enters into continuous channel mode 2, it does not necessarily mean continuous change. To the last, semi-continuous change is likely to occur, and the probability of continuous change changes depending on the setting value of the semi-continuous change rate. The continuous channel mode 2 is entered when the continuous channel mode 2 conversion random number is extracted in the jackpot processing subroutine described above and the continuous channel mode 2 conversion random number becomes a winning value. If the random number for continuous mode mode 2 conversion is not a hit and is out of the range, the continuous channel mode 2 is not entered.

If it is not in continuous channel mode 2 in step S354, the process proceeds to step S356 to determine whether or not the update result of the big hit random number is an upper limit value. In this case, the big hit random number is updated each time this routine is repeated, and it is determined whether or not the upper limit is reached in this routine. When the big hit random number update result is the upper limit value, the big hit random number is returned to [0] again in step S358, and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the big hit random number update result is not the upper limit value, the process jumps to step S358 and returns to the main routine. Therefore, in this case, a continuous chain is generated by the player's own power.
On the other hand, when entering the continuous channel mode 2 in step S354, the process proceeds to step S360, where branch determination is performed based on the set value of the semi continuous channel rate. Branch determination is determined by the setting value of the semi-continuous rate, and when the semi-continuous rate setting is 3, the process branches to step S362, when setting is 2, the process branches to step S364, and when setting is 1, the process branches to step S366.

In step S362, the upper limit value of the jackpot random number is set to [50] corresponding to the semi-continuous channel rate setting 3. A random number update upper limit value of [50] means that the probability of jackpot is 1/50, which means that the probability of jackpot has increased to 1/50. As a result, the probability of occurrence of semi-continuous chunks is reduced to 1/50, and the probability of hitting the jackpot is increased approximately four times as compared with the normal case, so that semi-continuous chunks are easily generated.
Similarly, in step S364, the upper limit value of the random number for jackpot is set to [100] corresponding to the semi-continuous channel rate setting 2. When the random number update upper limit is [100], the probability of jackpot is 1/100, which means that the probability of jackpot is increased to 1/100. As a result, the probability of occurrence of semi-continuous chunks is reduced to 1/100, the probability of hitting the jackpot is increased almost twice as compared with the normal case, and semi-continuous chunks are easily generated.
In step S366, the upper limit value of the jackpot random number is set to [150] corresponding to the semi-continuous channel rate setting 1. The random number update upper limit value of [150] means that the jackpot probability is 1/150, which means that the jackpot probability has increased to 1/150. As a result, the probability of occurrence of semi-continuous chunks is 1/150, and the probability of hitting the jackpot is increased by about 1.5 times compared to the normal case, so that semi-continuous chunks are easily generated.
After step S362, step S364 or step S366, the process proceeds to step S356.

In this way, the big hit random number for determining the big hit is incremented by [1], and the increment is repeated again by returning to [0] at the upper limit value corresponding to the big hit probability. Therefore, for example, when the probability of jackpot is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200]. Therefore, one of the random numbers in the range of [0] to [199] is extracted and the jackpot determination is performed. That is, random numbers are extracted with a jackpot probability of 1/200.
In addition, when the method of reducing the random number update upper limit value when the jackpot probability is increased, the random number update upper limit value is [20] when the jackpot probability is increased to 1/20. One random number within the range of [0] to [19] is extracted to determine the big hit. Similarly, when the probability of jackpot increases to 1/50, the random number update upper limit is [50], so one random number in the range of [0] to [49] is extracted and the jackpot A determination is made. Therefore, the probability of winning a big hit increases dramatically as the probability of the big hit increases.
On the other hand, when the continuous channel mode 2 is entered, the upper limit value of the big hit random number is lowered corresponding to the set value of the semi continuous channel rate, and the generation rate of the semi continuous channel is dramatically increased. As a result, the chance of semi-changers increases, and the interest of the game is enhanced for the player.

Next, the processing program on the management device 350 side will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a main routine in the case of calculating continuous data among processing programs executed by the management apparatus 350.
First, in step S1000, it is determined whether or not it is a continuous period setting change period. This setting refers to setting a continuous channel condition.
Here, there are the following three continuous channel condition setting values, which are continuous channel 1 to continuous channel 3.
Setting value 1 (continuous 1): Number of start after the big hit is 4 times (continuous in memory)
Setting value 2 (continuous chain 2): Number of start after the big hit 30 times (semi-continuous chain)
Set value 3 (continuous 3): 10 minutes actual operation time after jackpot (semi-continuous)

The reason why the set value of the continuous channel condition is provided is to distinguish the state of the continuous channel and grasp the continuous channel occurrence status. For example, the set value of the continuous chunk 1 is a so-called in-memory continuous chain, in which the big hit occurs again after the start of the big hit within 4 times. Note that the setting value 3 also includes expressions such as “Samidare Ren-chang” and “Sandabashi Ren-chan”.
If it is a continuous period setting change period in step S1000, the flow advances to step S1002 to set continuous channel conditions. In the setting of the continuous channel condition, the contents of the setting value 1 to the setting value 3 described above are changed and set.
Next, in step S1004, the stop symbol appearance rate is remotely set for each pachinko machine. Specifically, the appearance rate of the probability variation symbol is set to one of three values of 5/15, 3/15, and 1/20, for example. At this time, it is possible to easily set the stop symbol appearance rate (for example, by operating the terminal device 364) in the hall management room for each vehicle, which is an advantage when set on the management device 350 side. is there.

Next, a big hit probability is set in step S1006. Specifically, the probability of jackpot of the special symbol display device 63 is set to one of three values of 1/200, 1/210, and 1/220. In step S1008, the in-memory continuous channel rate is set. Specifically, the in-memory continuous channel rate is set to one of three levels of 1/10, 1/20, and 1/40, for example. Next, a semi-continuous rate is set in step S1010. Specifically, the semi-continuous rate is set to one of three values, for example 1/50, 1/100, and 1/150.
Note that the jackpot probability, in-memory continuous rate, and semi-continuous rate can also be easily set (for example, by operating the terminal device 364) for each unit in the hall management room. This is an advantage when set on the apparatus 350 side. After the process of step S1010, the main routine is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not the setting change period in step S1000, the process proceeds to step S1012 to receive the probability setting value from each of the halls including the pachinko machine 1. The probability setting value is a jackpot probability set by the probability setting device 324 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, the jackpot probability is received as [Setting 3]. In addition, you may make it receive a common figure jackpot probability together. The data from each of the halls including the pachinko machine 1 is the same for the following set values of the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory continuous rate, and the semi continuous rate.
In step S1014, the stop symbol appearance rate setting value is received. The set value of the stop symbol appearance rate is the stop symbol appearance rate set by the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, the stop symbol appearance rate is received as [Setting 3].
Next, in step S1016, the set value of the in-memory continuous channel rate is received. The set value of the in-memory continuous channel rate is the in-memory continuous channel rate set by the in-memory continuous channel rate setting device 326 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, it is received in such a manner that the in-memory continuous channel rate is [Setting 3].
In step S1018, the setting value of the semi-continuous rate is received. The set value of the semi-continuous rate is the semi-continuous rate set by the semi-continuous rate setting device 327 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, the semi-continuous rate is received as [Setting 3].

Next, the start signal is counted in step S1020. The start signal is received by the management device 350 via the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information base 141 on the pachinko machine 1 side. The same applies to, for example, an out ball signal and a big hit signal. The reason why the start signal is counted is to determine the occurrence state of the continuous change based on the number of start times of the special figure after the end of the big hit. For example, if a big hit occurs within 4 startups, data is collected as a continuous chunk in memory.
Next, in step S1022, the hit ball signal is counted. Since the hit ball = safe ball + out ball, counting of the hit ball signal is performed according to the calculation formula of the safe ball signal + out ball signal. As a result, the number of balls actually launched and shot is obtained.
In step S1024, the jackpot signal is counted in the same manner. The reason why the hit ball signal and the big hit signal are counted is to use them as parameters for calculating various data.
Next, in step S1026, continuous data calculation processing is performed. This is a calculation necessary for grasping the occurrence state of the continuous change, and details will be described in a subroutine described later. The main routine is thus completed.

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, a calculation process is performed in the management device 350 so as to obtain information necessary for business based on the data for all the units.
Here, in this example, both the pachinko device 1 and the management device 350 can set the set values for the jackpot probability, stop symbol appearance rate, in-memory continuous channel rate, and semi-continuous channel rate. It may be set in another place instead of a thing. For example, the setting values of the jackpot probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory continuous channel rate, and the semi continuous channel rate may be similarly set 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.
Therefore, the following patterns are conceivable as modes for setting the jackpot probability, stop symbol appearance rate, in-memory continuous channel rate, and semi-continuous channel rate.
A. Set with pachinko machine 1 (Set for each unit)
B. Set with the management device 350 (set remotely in the management room)
C. Set with island facilities 500 Set elsewhere

Communicating Chan data processing 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the continuous Chan data calculation processing in step S1026 of the main routine. Note that a part of this subroutine has the same processing method as the program of FIG.
That is, when proceeding to this subroutine, first, in step S1100, the game time after the big hit and the number of times of starting are compared with each consecutive condition setting value. Next, in step S1102, it is determined whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [set value 1]. If a big hit occurs, the process proceeds to step S1106, and the continuous channel counter 1 that counts the number of continuous channels in the memory is incremented by [+1].

Next, in step S1108, the occurrence of continuous channel 1 is notified. The notification is performed in a style such as “in-memory continuous start” or “triple start” in an in-store broadcast, for example. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the continuous change has occurred within 4 starts after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players.
If no big hit has occurred in step S1104, the process branches to step S1110, and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time. Count). Thereby, it is prepared for the calculation of the data regarding the next continuous channel condition. After step S1110, the process returns to the main routine.

  On the other hand, if the number of starts after the big hit is not within [set value 1] in step S1102, the process branches to step S1112 to determine whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [set value 2]. When the number of start times is within the [set value 2], it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred in step S1114. If a big hit has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1116 and the semi-continuous change within 30 start times after the big hit ends. The continuous channel counter 2 that counts the number is incremented by [+1]. Next, in step S1118, the occurrence of continuous channel 2 is notified. The notification is performed, for example, by in-store broadcasting. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the continuous change has occurred within 30 starts after the end of the jackpot, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players. If no big hit has occurred in step S1114, the process branches to step S1110, and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time, data related to the continuous change condition is cleared, and data related to the next continuous change condition is calculated. Prepare for.

On the other hand, if the number of starts after the big hit is not within [set value 2] in step S1112, the process branches to step S1120, and it is determined whether or not the game time after the big hit is within [set value 3]. If the game time is within [set value 3], it is determined in step S1222 whether or not a big hit has occurred. If a big hit has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1124, and the semi-continuation within 10 minutes of the actual operation time after the big hit ends. The continuous channel counter 3 counting the number of channels is incremented by [+1].
Next, in step S1126, the occurrence of continuous channel 3 is notified. The notification is performed, for example, through in-store broadcasting. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that a continuous change has occurred within 10 minutes of the actual operation time after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players.
If no big hit has occurred in step S1122, the process branches to step S1110, and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time, data related to the continuous change condition is cleared, and data related to the next continuous change condition is calculated. Prepare for.
After step S1108, step S1118 or step S1126, the process proceeds to step S1128, and the value of each continuous channel counter is counted. Next, each continuous data is calculated in step S1130. As continuous chunk data, for example, the number of consecutive chunks 1 to 3, the number of consecutive chunks under each condition of setting value 1 to setting value 3, the number of consecutive chunks 3 or more, the maximum number of consecutive chunks, and the average continuous chunk occurrence There is time etc.

Next, in step S1132, continuous data is created for each type of gaming machine. The type of gaming machine is a standard for classifying gaming machines, and includes, for example, gaming machine type, gaming machine type, and gaming machine manufacturer. The game type of the gaming machine refers to, for example, a so-called first type, second type, third type, or other type. A type of gaming machine refers to a type that belongs to the same gaming type but has a different type. For example, the first type of gaming machine is classified as “Hanatori Futsuki” by α company and “Mao” by β company. The A manufacturer of a gaming machine refers to one that belongs to the same gaming type (or may be another gaming type), but has different manufacturers that manufacture those gaming machines.
Next, in step S1134, data based on the number of consecutive chunks and the consecutive chunk rate are organized and created, and the created data is displayed on the display 361. Details of the data arrangement are as follows.
That is, when consecutive chunks are generated, each consecutive chunk counter is counted, and the number of consecutive chunks obtained from the count result is compared with today's consecutive chunk count data. Display data in descending order is created and can be displayed on the display 361 or printed on the printer 362.
In addition, the data on the number of consecutive chunks is stored in the data storage device 365 of the management device 350, and data on the number of consecutive chunks is created based on the stored data. For example, data with the highest number of consecutive chunks using past data such as yesterday's data, yesterday's data, or total data (data until the game machine is installed on the island facility 500 until today). Can also be displayed on the display 361 or can be printed on the printer 362. Similarly, when a continuous change occurs, the count data of each continuous change counter is calculated, the continuous change rate obtained from the calculation result is compared with the continuous change rate data for today, and the continuous result is determined based on the determination result. Display data in descending order of the rate of change is created and can be displayed on the display 361 or can be printed on the printer 362.
In addition, the data on the continuous channel rate is stored in the data storage device 365 of the management device 350, and data on the continuous channel rate is created based on the stored data. Data in the descending order of the continuous channel rate using past data such as yesterday's data, yesterday's data, or total data can be displayed on the display 361 or printed on the printer 362.
As described above, the management device 350 performs the process of comparing and determining the continuous channel count and the continuous channel rate, and the data is created in the descending order of the continuous channel count and the continuous channel rate from the comparison determination result. In this process, the past data is used. Then the calculation is performed. At this time, the above processing is performed for each type of gaming machine.
A specific example of data organization is shown in FIGS. Further, specific examples of continuous data for each type of gaming machine are shown in FIGS. After step S1134, the process returns to the main routine.
The display of the data is performed using the display 361. In short, it is only necessary to make the organized data recognizable externally. Therefore, the data is not limited to the display 361. For example, when the organized data is printed on the printer 362, the data is displayed. There is an advantage that it is easy to see. Further, the organized data may be recognized externally by using other methods or means.

As described above, on the management device 350 side, the data collection of the consecutive big hit information is easily performed based on the received data of the continuous big hit generated information by the continuous big hit state determination means provided in the pachinko machine 1. In particular, the contents of continuous chunks are determined by distinguishing them from in-store continuous chunks and semi-continuous chunks, and data collection is also performed in detail accordingly. In addition, by using the consecutive Chang jackpot information, the notification of the normal jackpot and the consecutive Chang jackpot is distinguished in different modes, and the joy of the player is enhanced.
In addition, continuous data is collected and organized, and the continuous data is displayed in the manner described below (for example, see FIGS. 23 and 24), and continuous data is collected for each type of gaming machine. Created and displayed. Therefore, it becomes possible to grasp the performance of the machine more accurately, and it is possible to immediately recognize the operation status of each machine at a glance, and it can be effectively used as sales data at the amusement store.

Here, the definition relating to the continuous chain will be described.
A. Number of consecutive chunks First, the counting method of consecutive chunks will be described with reference to FIG. 18. When a big hit occurs at timing a in the figure, and then a big hit occurs again after the big hit, Count. In addition, when a big hit occurs at timing b in the figure, and then the big hit occurs again three times after the big hit ends, it is convenient for four consecutive chunks. Count. In other words, two big hits and one continuous change (W: equivalent to double). A continuous change signal is output once per continuous change.

B. Continuous channel rate The continuous channel rate indicates the percentage of consecutive channels, and is calculated according to the formula: continuous channel rate = number of consecutive channels / total number of hits. For example, the calculation is performed for each table or all the units, and the continuous rate of each unit or all the units is obtained. Further, the calculation is performed in the same manner for the triple channel rate and the quadruple channel rate.
C. Second continuous rate The second continuous rate refers to the continuous rate at a gaming base where the big hit is 2 times and is used separately from the normal continuous rate. For example, it is often found in models with probability fluctuations or gaming machines belonging to the third type. These are the types that guarantee the jackpot multiple times. That is, as shown in FIG. 19A, when a big hit occurs at timing c, the big hit probability is increased and a big hit occurs again in a short period of time. In this case, the number of consecutive hits is counted as zero. This is because the game is such that the jackpot is two times and one set.
In addition, when a big hit occurs at timing d and the big hit probability increases, a big hit occurs again in a short time, and a big hit occurs at timing e, and the big hit probability continues to increase and a big hit occurs. Since a set of consecutive chunks occurred twice, in this case, it is counted as one consecutive chunk.

D. A game base such as 3 sets of jackpots also follows the definition of the second consecutive rate. That is, as shown in FIG. 19B, for example, when a big hit occurs at timing f, the big hit probability is increased so as to guarantee the big hit three times, and the big hit is conveniently generated three times in a short time. In this case, the number of consecutive hits is counted as 0 even though the big hit has occurred 3 times. This is because the game is such that the big hit is three times and one set.
In addition, the big hit probability is increased at timing g, the big hit probability is increased twice, and the big hit is generated twice in the short term (convenient three big hit occurrences). When the big hit occurs three times for convenience, since the big hit is three times and one set of consecutive chunks occurs twice, in this case, it is counted as one consecutive chunk.

E. The rate of continuous change per probability change (hereinafter referred to as the rate of change per probability change) also follows the definition of the second rate of change. This is the rate at which the probability variation symbol is generated again at the jackpot when the probability variation jackpot ends. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), for example, if the probability variation big hit occurs at timing i and the big hit probability is increased at this time to guarantee three big hits, the probability variation big hit 1 Count with times. This is because the gameability is such that the big hit is guaranteed three times due to the probability variation, and it is not counted as a continuous change.
On the other hand, when a probability variation jackpot is generated at timing j and three jackpots are guaranteed, if the probability variation jackpot occurs again at the last third jackpot (at timing k), this timing k A big hit is guaranteed 3 times again. Therefore, at this time, it is counted as one probability variable continuous change.

F. Average number of consecutive channels This is the average number of consecutive channels for each vehicle and for all vehicles.
G. Maximum number of consecutive chunks This is the number of start times and game times that are most likely to occur.
Note that data is collected by distinguishing the probability variation jackpot from the normal jackpot.
H. Number of morning continuation churn and morning continuation churn rate This is the state of occurrence of continuous churn immediately after opening a store (or for about an hour after opening). In addition, the concept of the number of evening continuous chunks and the evening continuous chunk rate may be provided, and for example, the continuous chain occurrence situation from about 6:00 in the evening may be grasped. Alternatively, an appropriate time zone may be set, and data on the number of consecutive chunks and the rate of consecutive chunks in that time zone may be collected. Furthermore, data on the number of consecutive chunks and the consecutive chunk rate may be collected according to the day of the week.

I. Occurrence state of continuous chain Semi-continuous chain: It is a continuous chain in memory.
Semi-continuous chain: For example, a continuous chain with a special chart starting number of 20-30 times, a continuous chain within the upper plate, or a continuous chain within 5 minutes to 10 minutes after the big hit ends. Will continue multiple times. For example, there are triple chain, quadruple chain, and the like.
J. et al. Continuous channel setting: Refers to the setting of the continuous channel rate by the management device 350 or the continuous channel setting device arranged on each unit. For example, there are the following setting values.
Continuous channel setting 1: Continuous channel in memory Continuous channel setting 2: Continuous channel within 20 to 30 start times Continuous channel setting 3: Continuous channel within 10 minutes after the end of the big hit

Next, FIG. 20 shows the occurrence status of a jackpot for the pachinko machine with the machine number [256] as an example. The meaning in the figure is as follows.
Probability number: A symbol (probability variation symbol) that increases the probability of jackpot. When a jackpot occurs in symbols “3”, “5”, and “7”, the probability of jackpot increases thereafter.
Probability setting value: A setting value of the probability of occurrence of jackpot, and here is [setting value 1].
Continuous channel setting value: A setting value of the continuous channel occurrence rate, which is [setting value 1] in this example. Time: Number of occurrences of jackpot Time: Time of occurrence of jackpot Design: Case of occurrence of jackpot Probability: Case where probability of jackpot fluctuates (becomes high probability) Start frequency: Number of times the special chart turns until jackpot occurrence Actual operation time: Jackpot Time (in minutes) that the pachinko machine was actually operated before the occurrence
Continuous channel 1: [Set value 1], that is, when a continuous chain occurred within 4 starts after jackpot end Continuous channel 2: [Set value 2], that is, a continuous channel within 30 starts after jackpot end Consecutive Chang 3: [Set value 3], that is, Consecutive Chan occurred within 10 minutes after the end of the big hit 1 + 2 + 3: Consecutive Chang 1, Contin 2 and Conjunction 3 added W : Double continuous change T: Triple continuous change F: Force continuous change

For example, the continuous data for the pachinko machine with the machine number [256] is calculated as follows.
Number of big hits: 18 times Number of occurrences of consecutive Chang 1: 5 times (of which 1 is likely to be repeated)
Number of occurrences of chain 2: 4 times (including 2 times of certain variable chain)
Number of occurrences of continuous channel 3: 2 times Continuous channel rate of condition 1 (that is, continuous channel rate corresponding to [setting value 1])
: 5/18 = 28%
Condition 2 continuous rate (that is, continuous rate corresponding to [Set value 2])
: 4/18 = 22%
Condition 3 continuous rate (that is, continuous rate corresponding to [setting value 3])
: 2/18 = 11%
Condition 1 + Condition 2 + Condition 3 ratio (that is, the ratio of consecutive channels when [Setting value 1] to [Setting value 3] are combined)
: 11/18 = 61%

Number of times more than 3 consecutive channels Zone of 1 consecutive channel: 1 time (4 consecutive channels)
Continuous Chang 2 Zone: Once (3 consecutive Chans)
Continuous Chang 3 Zone: 0 Maximum Maximum Continuous Chan Number: 4 Continuous Chan Average Continuous Chan Occurrence Time Continuous Channel 1: 2 rotations Continuous Channel 2: 27 rotations Continuous Channel 3: 9 minutes In this way, the management device The continuous channel data is calculated and a continuous channel operation data file can be created. These data are then used for hall operations. In addition, some information can be disclosed to the player as needed.
In addition, for example, a continuous operation data file may be created in units of islands or stores.

Next, FIGS. 21 to 24 show examples of screens displayed on the management computer 360 of the management apparatus 350.
First, FIG. 21 shows a menu screen. This screen is displayed for the time being as an initial screen during business or when a work is finished. On the menu screen, for example, a display menu, a print menu, a stop release, and a store closing can be alternatively selected as the type of work. In the lower part of the screen, the sales, divide, base, operating rate, continuous rate, and actual probability value are calculated and displayed.
Here, the division means division = {total number of prize balls / (number of fired balls−number of foul balls)} × 10. The base means base = {(total number of winning balls−total number of winning balls at the time of big hit) / (number of firing balls−number of foul balls)} × 100. In other words, the base is a play rate indicating how much the player is playing other than the prize ball.

The occupancy rate is the percentage of the table that the player is playing for all the units. The continuous channel rate is the rate of continuous channel occurrence. The actual probability value is not a theoretical value called a probability setting value, but is an actual jackpot probability value calculated from the actual number of times that a big hit has occurred and the actual number of starts of the special figure.
Thus, by displaying main data below the menu screen, it is possible to easily obtain information necessary for business.

FIG. 22 is a screen that displays necessary data for 100 pachinko machines belonging to the first type, from the first to the 155th. In the figure, C indicates a cursor, for example, the cursor C blinks. By inputting the table number to the cursor C, detailed data about the corresponding table can be displayed. The meaning in the figure is as follows.
Stand number: Number for identifying pachinko machines belonging to type 1 Special times: Number of big hits of special figure Number of operations: Number of times special figure turned Actual: Number of actual big hits and actual special figure Actual jackpot probability value calculated from the number of start-ups Continuous: Number of consecutive big hits Rate: Rate of consecutive big hits S: Number of occurrences of single big hit W: Number of occurrences of double big hit T: Number of hits of trifle Number of occurrences F: Number of occurrences of jackpot of force Above: Number of occurrences of jackpot exceeding force

FIG. 23 is a screen that displays data related to consecutive chans for a base in which consecutive chans are generated among pachinko machines belonging to the first type. In this case, the unit numbers are displayed in descending order of the consecutive rate. In the figure, C indicates a cursor. Similarly, by inputting a table number to the cursor C, detailed data about the corresponding table can be displayed. The meaning in the figure is as follows.
Unit number: Number for identifying pachinko machines belonging to the first type. Continuous rate: Percentage of occurrence per consecutive chunks. Continuous number of times: Occurrence per consecutive chunks. W, T, F and the above meanings are shown in FIG. Same as the case.
In this way, in particular, by collecting only the tables in which the consecutive chunks are generated, organizing the data, and displaying them in the order of the unit numbers in which the consecutive chunk rate is high, the performance of the platform can be grasped more accurately.

FIG. 24 is a screen that displays data related to the occurrence status of consecutive chunks (sequential chunk type) for a table in which consecutive chunks are generated among pachinko machines belonging to the first type. In this case, the unit numbers are displayed in the descending order of the consecutive channels. In the figure, C indicates a cursor. By inputting the table number to the cursor C, detailed data about the corresponding table can be displayed. The meaning in the figure is as follows. Stand number: Number for identifying pachinko machines belonging to the first type Start time: Start time when a continuous chain occurs End time: End time when a continuous chain ends Collection balls: Collect on the hall side as out balls Number of balls won: Number of balls emitted by the winning balls per consecutive Chan difference Difference ball: Number of balls obtained by subtracting the collected balls from the number of prize balls discharged, such as this In particular, by collecting only the tables in which the consecutive chunks are generated, organizing the data, and displaying them in the order of the unit numbers with the largest number of consecutive chunks, the performance of the platform can be grasped more accurately.

FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 show an example when data processed by the management computer 360 is printed out using the printer 362. In FIG. 25, reference numeral 700 denotes a print sheet. On the print sheet 700, data indicating the occurrence status of the big hit for the pachinko machine with the machine number [256] is printed in the data column 701 in the same manner as shown in FIG. Yes. Note that it is also possible to display the content of FIG. 25 on the screen of the management computer 360.
Also, as shown in FIG. 26, the print paper 700 (below the print paper 700 shown in FIG. 25) is a big hit with respect to the pachinko machine with the machine number [256] following the data column 701 as shown in FIG. Various arithmetic expressions for the occurrence status of the error are printed in the data column 702. Note that the contents of FIG. 26 can be displayed on the screen of the management computer 360.
Therefore, the hall staff can make a sales strategy while looking at various data printed on the print paper 700.

FIG. 27 is a screen that displays data related to consecutive chan in units of island facilities for a model called “Hanatori Kagetsu” of α company among pachinko machines belonging to the first type. In this case, the “Hanatori Kagetsu” platform is arranged in the 1st to 20th series on the A island, and is arranged in the 21st to 50th series on the B island, so that a total of 32 units exist. In addition, the stands where the numbers “4” and “9” are attached to the first digit, such as the 4th and 94th series, are excluded. Therefore, even if it is 1-50, it is 32 arrangement in total. Other display items are the same as the items shown in FIG.
By inputting the table number at the position indicated by the cursor C, more detailed data can be displayed for the corresponding table, and the display items are the same as the items shown in FIG. Similarly, more detailed data for the corresponding table can be printed on paper, and the printed items are the same as those shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 described above.

FIG. 28 is a screen that displays data related to continuous Chang in units of island facilities for the model “Mao” of β company among pachinko machines belonging to the first type. In this case, the stands “Mao” are arranged in the 51st to 70th series on the C island, and are arranged in the 71st to 100th series on the D island, for a total of 32 units. In addition, the stands where the numbers “4” and “9” are attached to the first digit, such as the 4th and 94th series, are excluded. Therefore, even if it is the 51st to 100th series, the arrangement is 32 in total. Other display items are the same as the items shown in FIG.
By inputting the table number at the position indicated by the cursor C, more detailed data can be displayed for the corresponding table, and the display items are the same as the items shown in FIG. Similarly, more detailed data for the corresponding table can be printed on paper, and the printed items are the same as those shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 described above.
In this way, by operating the terminal device 364, the display contents of the collection result of the continuous chunk data are selected by gaming machine type, gaming machine type, gaming machine manufacturer, gaming island unit, It becomes possible to grasp the performance of the gaming machine even more.

In this way, in this example, the necessary jackpot information is transmitted from the pachinko device 1 to the management device 350, and the management device 350 receives the jackpot information and continuously hits the jackpot information within a predetermined period ( For example, in-memory continuous chunks, semi-continuous chunks) are counted, and a predetermined calculation process, that is, the occurrence status of in-memory continuous chunks and semi-continuous chunks is accumulated in the order of occurrence, or a process of taking statistics for each chained mode is performed, The counted and calculated data is organized in a predetermined manner corresponding to the state of occurrence of the consecutive big hits, and the organized data is displayed on the computer screen of the management computer 360 of the management device 350.
Therefore, the number of consecutive chunks and the number of consecutive chunks are high corresponding to the occurrence state of a so-called “continuous big hit” state in which the big hit state occurs in a chained state several times within a preset period. Data can be processed in the order of unit numbers, and the performance of the units can be grasped more accurately, and the operating status of each unit can be immediately recognized at a glance. As a result, the versatility of the data is enhanced, the use of the data can be promoted, and the data can be effectively used as sales data at the amusement store.
In this case, as in the past, data on the number of out balls in the big hit state and data on the number of out balls in the normal gaming state are collected by the hole management device, and each collected data is printed out, There is no need for the person in charge to see the print result and analyze the correlation to determine whether or not it is in the “continuous big hit” state.
In addition, there is no need to newly organize or process the determination result data of the “continuous big hit” status, and the management computer 360 accumulates the continuous big hit in the order of occurrence (so-called time-series), Collect and organize data based on game time, number of starts of special charts, etc., or “two-run chain”, “triple-chain” or “semi-continuous chain” Data can be easily organized by taking statistics for each chained state such as (status), and the data can be effectively used in business at amusement stores.

The jackpot probability of the special symbol display device is not limited to the above example, and may be other values. For example, adjustment is possible from the outside in three stages of 1/180, 1/200, and 1/220. At this time, usually, 1/200 is the reference probability, and the value is fluctuated by about 10%. In this case, it may be changed up and down by about 20%. Similarly, the big hit probability (common figure big hit probability) of the normal symbol display device is not limited to the above example, and may be other values.
Further, during the big hit probability increase, when a specific winning opening (for example, a starting winning opening) is won, the number of prize balls discharged may be controlled to be larger and discharged. For example, when the normal low probability is 5 start winning holes are discharged and 15 general winning holes are discharged, only the big hit probability is increased to 12 or 10 to a value larger than at least 5 discharged. Good. In this way, the number of balls in which the hit probability is increasing increases, the ball holding time is improved, the number of balls purchased until the big hit is reduced, which is advantageous to the player, and the game motivation is increased.

In addition, the aspect of the displacement operation | movement of the variable display in a special symbol display apparatus is not limited to a style like the said example, Various deformation | transformation aspects are possible. In addition, the movable timing of the movable display can be variously modified.
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 panel portion or the front dish portion.

Next, FIG. 29 is an example (second example) applied to a gaming machine belonging to the second type in the case where data collection in a continuous jackpot state is performed by a game hall management device.
FIG. 29 is a view showing a gaming board 800 of a gaming machine belonging to the second type. The configuration is the same as the above example (the first type gaming machine, that is, the first example) except for the gaming board 800 for playing the second type game and the configuration related thereto, and the description is omitted.
In FIG. 29, a rail 801 having functions such as guiding a ball that has been bulleted to the upper part of the surface of the game board 800 or guiding it to an out-ball collection 815 described later is arranged around the game area. A variable winning device 802 is provided at the center of the inside of the rail 801, an ordinary symbol gate (hereinafter referred to as a general gate) 803 is located on the side of the variable winning device 802, and a tulip type is provided directly below the variable winning device 802. A start opening with a normal electric accessory (corresponding to a specific winning opening) 804 that opens twice, and a specific winning opening that opens once at the left and right of the start opening with a normal electric accessory (hereinafter referred to as a normal electric start opening) 804 805 and 806 are respectively arranged. That is, when a ball wins the normal electric starting port 804, movable pieces 822a and 822b, which will be described later, of the variable winning device 802 are opened and closed twice, and when a ball wins the specific winning ports 805 and 806, the variable winning device 802 is movable. The pieces 822a and 822b are opened and closed once.

In addition, the game area has other general winning ports 807 and 808, and a plurality of hitting direction changing members 809 to 814 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 815 is formed at the lower center of the game area.
The variable prize winning device 802 has an opening 820, and a horizontally long armor portion 821 protrudes from the upper surface of the opening 820, and the ball that has flowed upright on the left and right of the opening 820. Is advantageous to the player who receives the ball that has flowed down with the upper end tilted outward and the flow into the opening 820, which is disadvantageous for the player who prevents the player from flowing into the opening 820. A pair of movable pieces (movable members) 822a and 822b that can be converted into the second state (open state) are provided.

Below the movable pieces 822a and 822b in the opening 820, a special winning opening (a so-called V winning opening and corresponding to a continuous winning opening) 823 is provided at the center, and general winning openings (detailed not shown) are provided on both sides thereof. Yes. Further, a two-digit dot display 824 is disposed above the special prize opening 823, and the dot display 824 is used for the number of continuations of the right, that is, the number of continuations of the special game cycle at the time of the big hit or the prize winning device 802. A display is made to inform the player of the number of balls counted. Instead of the dot display 824, for example, a two-digit display made of 7 segment LEDs may be used.
When a ball wins the normal electric starting port 804, the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 are in the second state (open state) where the ball can be easily received. In the case (when winning V), it shifts to a special game state (big hit state). In this special game state, the movable pieces 822a and 822b perform a maximum of 18 opening / closing operations, and this can be used as one cycle, and a special game can be repeated for, for example, a maximum of 16 cycles on the condition of V winning. Therefore, the player can obtain a lot of balls and enjoy higher profits.

Decorative side lamps 825 and 826 are arranged on both sides of the variable winning device 802 along the inside of the rail 801. The side lamps 825 and 826 blink when the movable pieces 822a and 822b are opened, for example. In addition, during a big hit, it flashes to increase the player's motivation.
An ordinary gate (corresponding to a specific prize detector) 803 has a gate through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, it is composed of a 9-segment LED arranged at the electric start port 804. When the symbol (for example, a number) of the normal symbol indicator 804a is changed and this number reaches a specific value (for example, “7”), the tulip of the ordinary electric start port 804 is electrically operated to open for a certain period of time (that is, , It will be easy to win). Specifically, when the symbol of the normal symbol display 804a becomes “7”, the tulip of the normal electric start port 804 opens for 3 seconds. Similarly, when the symbol becomes “3”, two tulips of the normal electric start port 804 When the symbol opens for a second and the symbol becomes “5”, the tulip at the normal electric start port 804 opens for one second.

A general gate switch (not shown) is disposed on the general gate 803 to detect the passage of a ball. Normally, the electric start port 804 normally closes the tulip, but is configured to open the tulip under certain conditions as described above. The control for changing the symbol on the normal symbol display 804a corresponds to a variable display game.
In this case, the probability of the result of the variable display game, that is, the symbol of the normal symbol display 804a becomes a specific value (for example, “7”) and the tulip of the normal electric start port 804 is electrically operated to open for a certain period of time. May be fluctuated and controlled to have a high probability or a low probability.

Next, the continuous-chan determination process when a continuous game in the special gaming state (big hit state) occurs in the second example will be described.
In the gaming machine belonging to the second type, when the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 are in the second state (open state) in which balls are easily received, a prize is awarded to the special winning port 823 of the variable winning device 802 (V winning). ) Then, the state shifts to a special game state (big hit state), and the movable pieces 822a and 822b perform a maximum of 18 opening / closing operations, and the special game is repeated for, for example, a maximum of 16 cycles on the condition of V winning with this as one cycle. It is. Therefore, it differs greatly from the first type gaming machine in that it requires a condition of V winning when a continuous change occurs. In the second example, the continuous change jackpot of the second type game is determined by the gaming machine itself by the continuous change determination process routine described below.

Continuous Chan Determination Processing FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of continuous change determination processing. The concept of the main routine is omitted here because the first example described above may be applied to the second type of gaming machine. For example, the continuous change determination process in step S32 in the main routine may be replaced with the process in FIG.
When this subroutine is started, first, in step S1200, the game time after the big hit and the number of start-ups are compared with each continuous condition setting value. Next, in step S1202, it is determined whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [set value 1]. Within [Set value 1] means that the number of start-ups is less than 4 after the big hit, and when a continuous chain occurs within [Set value 1] It is called Junren Chang). The number of times of starting here is the number of times a ball has won at either the two-time ordinary electric start port 804 or the one-time specific winning ports 805, 806, and the movable piece 822a of the variable winning device 802 by winning, 822b opens. For example, when a ball wins any one of the special winning openings 805 and 806 that are opened once, the number of opening of the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 is the same as the number of starting times. When a ball is won in the ordinary electric start port 804 that is opened twice, the number of opening of the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 is not the same as the number of starting, and the number of opening is larger.

Here, in the second type gaming machine, the special game is repeated for, for example, a maximum of 16 cycles under the condition of V winning as one cycle. Therefore, after the final cycle is finished, the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 are opened. Then, when the ball wins the special winning opening 823, it becomes a chain.
If the number of starts is within [set value 1], it is determined in step S1204 whether or not there is a V prize. If there is a V winning, the process proceeds to step S1206 and the continuous counter 1 is incremented by [+1]. The continuous channel counter 1 counts the number of times the continuous channel is generated at [set value 1] (that is, within 4 startups after the end of the big hit).

Next, in step S1208, the occurrence of continuous channel 1 is notified. Notification is performed on the pachinko machine side. For example, a notification such as “in-memory continuous change start” or “triple change start” is sent from the speaker 112 using a speech synthesis IC. Note that another notification mode (for example, generating sound effects) may be used. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the continuous change has occurred within 4 starts after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players.
If there is no V prize in step S1204, the process branches to step S1210, and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time, and data related to the continuous change condition (game time and start count counted after the end of the big hit) To clear. Thereby, it is prepared for the calculation of the data regarding the next continuous channel condition. After step S1210, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if the number of starts after the big hit is not within [set value 1] in step S1204, the process branches to step S1212 to determine whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [set value 2]. “Within [set value 2]” means within 30 start-ups after the end of the big hit. If the number of start times is within [set value 2], it is determined in step S1214 whether or not there is a V prize. If there is a V prize, the process proceeds to step S1216 and the continuous counter 2 is incremented by [+1]. The continuous channel counter 2 counts the number of times the continuous channel is generated with [set value 2] (that is, within 30 startups after the end of the big hit). Next, in step S1218, the occurrence of continuous channel 2 is notified. The notification is similarly performed on the pachinko apparatus side, and for example, using a speech synthesis IC, a speech suitable for consecutive big hits is synthesized and notified. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the continuous change has occurred within 30 start-ups after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players.
If there is no V winning in step S1214, the process branches to step S1210 and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time, data related to continuous change conditions is cleared, and data for the next continuous change condition is prepared. .

  On the other hand, if the number of starts after the big hit is not within the [set value 2] in step S1212, the process branches to step S1220, and it is determined whether or not the game time after the big hit is within the [set value 3]. “Within [set value 3]” means that the actual operation time after the end of the big hit is within 10 minutes. If a continuous chain occurs within the “set value 3”, it becomes a semi-continuous chain. If the game time is within [set value 3], it is determined in step S1222 whether or not there is a V prize. If there is a V prize, the process proceeds to step S1224, and the continuous counter 3 is incremented by [+1]. The continuous channel counter 3 counts the number of times the continuous channel is generated at [set value 3] (that is, within 10 minutes of actual operation time after the end of the big hit).

Next, in step S1226, the occurrence of the continuous channel 3 is notified. The notification is similarly performed on the pachinko apparatus side, and for example, a sound suitable for consecutive big hits is synthesized and notified. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that a continuous change has occurred within 10 minutes of the actual operation time after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Moreover, it can appeal to other players.
If there is no V winning in step S1222, the process branches to step S1210 and it is determined that no continuous change has occurred this time, data related to the continuous change condition is cleared, and data for the next continuous change condition is prepared. .
After step S1208, step S1218 or step S1226, the process proceeds to step S1228, and the value of each continuous channel counter is counted. Next, each continuous data is calculated in step S1230. As continuous chunk data, for example, the number of consecutive chunks 1 to 3, the number of consecutive chunks under each condition of setting value 1 to setting value 3, the number of consecutive chunks 3 or more, the maximum number of consecutive chunks, and the average continuous chunk occurrence There is time etc. After the process of step S1230, the process returns to the main routine.
In addition, when a ball is won at the specific winning opening 805, 806 that is opened once, a big hit consecutive data is created separately for each case when the ball is won at the ordinary electric starting opening 804 that is opened twice. Also good.

As described above, in the second example, the consecutive big hit state of the second type game is determined by the gaming machine itself on the condition of V winning, and the normal big hit and the continuous big hit are distinguished. Therefore, it is possible to determine the occurrence of the consecutive-chan big hit state with a simple configuration for each type, and the management apparatus easily performs data collection using the continuous-chang big hit information for each type of consecutive chunk. In particular, the content of the continuous chain is also determined by making a fine distinction between the pure continuous chain and the semi continuous chain, and the data collection is also performed finely according to this.
In addition, by using the consecutive Chang jackpot information, the notification of the normal jackpot and the consecutive Chang jackpot is distinguished in different modes, and the joy of the player is enhanced.
Further, by providing the management device side with a program for continuous data calculation processing similar to that of FIG. 17 described above, the management device 350 receives jackpot information from gaming machines belonging to the second type, and the jackpot is received within a predetermined period. Count consecutive consecutive big hit states (in-memory consecutive chunks, semi-continuous chunks) that occur continuously, accumulate the predetermined calculation processing, that is, the occurrence status of in-memory consecutive chunks and semi-continuous chunks in the order of occurrence, and statistics by chain mode Can be displayed in order of the number of units with the highest number of consecutive chunks or the number of units with the highest rate of consecutive chunks. Eventually, the gaming machine belonging to the second type is the same as in the first example. An effect can be obtained.

FIG. 31 is a screen that displays data related to continuous Chang in units of island facilities for the model “Monroe” of α company among pachinko machines belonging to the second type. In this case, "Monroe" stands are located in the 123rd to 250th places on F Island, and there are a total of 12 stands. In addition, the stands where the numbers “4” and “9” are attached to the first digit, such as the 4th and 94th series, are excluded. Other display items are the same as the items shown in FIG.
By inputting the table number at the position indicated by the cursor C, more detailed data can be displayed for the corresponding table, and the display items are the same as the items shown in FIG. Similarly, more detailed data for the corresponding table can be printed on paper, and the printed items are the same as those shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 described above.
In this way, continuous data is collected for each second type of model called “Monroe”, and the performance of the gaming machine can be more accurately grasped, which is effective as sales data at a game store.

Next, FIG. 32 is an example (third example) applied to a gaming machine belonging to the third type in the case where data collection in a continuous jackpot state is performed by a game hall management device.
FIG. 32 is a view showing a gaming board 850 of a gaming machine belonging to the third type. The configuration is the same as that of the first example except for the game board 850 for playing the third type of game and the configuration related thereto, and the description thereof is omitted.
In FIG. 32, a rail 851 having functions such as guiding a ball that has been bulleted to the upper part of the game area or guiding it to an out-ball collection port 869 described later is disposed around the game area. In addition, an accessory device 852 having a rotation mechanism is disposed at substantially the center of the game area. A tulip-type auxiliary variable winning device 853 is arranged on the top of the accessory device 852, and the auxiliary variable winning device 853 has a variable symbol of a later-described general-purpose display 862 having a specific value (for example, “77”). In this way, the blade member is opened until either a certain time (for example, 5.9 seconds) or a certain prize (for example, five prizes) is satisfied. To make it easier to accept balls. FIG. 32 shows a closed state.

In addition, the accessory device 852 has a rotating member 854 below the auxiliary variable prize-winning device 853, and the rotating member 854 is constantly rotating at regular time intervals, and can be fitted with six balls that can be fitted with one ball. Sprockets are provided, one of which is a V-winning splot 854v, and the other five are off-sprockets 854n. When a ball wins the accessory device 852 via the auxiliary variable winning device 853, when the ball is inserted into the V winning plot 854v of the rotating member 854, it is inserted into the V winning opening by the rotation of the rotating member 854. , A special game is generated (that is, the right to open a variable winning device (large winning port: so-called attacker) 855 provided below the accessory device 852 a predetermined number of times: a so-called third type right is generated), and the right is generated In the middle, the right is extinguished.
The right here refers to the right to generate the third type of special game, which is subject to a winning at the third starting port 863, 864 and varies for 10 seconds or 10 balls until one ball is won. The right to open the winning device 855 a predetermined number of times (16 cycles).

When a special game state occurs, the variable prize winning device 855 is in a second state (advantageous for the player) that is easy to accept from a first state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that does not accept a game ball a predetermined number of times. It has a function as a big prize opening that can be changed in the state of FIG. 32 shows that the variable winning device 855 is in a first state (blocked state) in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.
General winning ports 856 and 857 are arranged on the left and right sides of the variable winning device 855. Also, a display unit 858 made up of 9-segment LEDs is arranged below the variable winning device 855. The display unit 858 displays the number of cycles when the third type right is generated and the number of winnings (counting) to the variable winning device 855. Number).

On the other hand, a ball swiveling member 859 commonly called “Kroon” is disposed above the accessory device 852, and the ball swiveling member 859 temporarily receives a ball won from the top winning opening 859a or the diving winning opening 859b. Hold and swivel, then swivel several times before releasing downward. At this time, the ball released from the ball turning member 859 is in a state where it is easy to win a prize through the auxiliary variable winning device 853 (even when closed) of the accessory device 852.
General figure gates 860 and 861 are arranged on the left and right sides of the accessory device 852. The general figure gates 860 and 861 have a gate through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, The design (for example, a number) of a general-purpose display 862 that is formed of 7-segment LEDs provided in the general-purpose gate 861 and can display a two-digit symbol is changed. ”), The tulip of the auxiliary variable winning device 853 in the accessory device 852 is electrically operated to open for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings (that is, to make it easy to win). In addition to “77”, for example, “33” or “55” may be opened for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings.

The universal gates 860 and 861 are provided with universal gate switches (not shown), and the passage of balls is detected. The auxiliary variable winning device 853 normally closes the tulip, but is configured to open the tulip under certain conditions as described above. It is to be noted that the maximum number of balls that can be passed to the normal map gates 860 and 861 is memorized. A memory indicator is provided for display.
Third type start ports (specific sphere detecting devices) 863 and 864 are provided above the respective custom gates 860 and 861, respectively, and the third type start (not shown) is awarded to the third type start ports 863 and 864. It is detected by a switch (specific sphere detection means). When a ball wins at the third type start ports 863 and 864 and is detected by the third type start switch, the variable winning device 855 changes to a second state advantageous for the player for a predetermined period. When a winning is detected by the third type start switch provided in the third type start ports 863 and 864, the variable winning device 855 is opened for a predetermined period, but the third type start switch is being generated while the third type right is being generated. When the winning of 16 balls is detected, the right is extinguished (terminated). That is, if the third type start switch detects a ball while the variable winning device 855 is opened, the number of times that the variable winning device 855 can be opened decreases.

  For this reason, the third type start switch detects the ball winning so that the interval is longer than one cycle time in which the variable winning device 855 is open, and the third type start ports 863 and 864 have a rotating body. The mechanical structure is employed so that the ball does not pass through the third type start switch unless at least a certain time has passed. In this embodiment, for example, one cycle time when the variable winning device 855 is open is 10 seconds or 10 balls are won, and the time for one rotation of the rotating body is longer than 10 seconds. Set to As a result, when a right is generated, the player can proceed with the game while avoiding a problem that the right disappears in the middle of 16 cycles. Further, even if a winning is detected by the type 3 start switch while the variable winning device 855 is open, the variable winning device 855 is not opened again.

Reference numerals 865 and 866 denote side lamps, which are appropriately lit or blinked according to the game contents to enhance the realistic sensation of the game.
Also, at appropriate positions in the game area, a hitting direction changing member 867 called a windmill (because it is difficult to see, the other is omitted from the numbering) and a plurality of rotatable nails 868 (because it is also difficult to see) Many others are omitted). In addition, an out ball collection port 869 is formed in the lower center of the game area.

The outline of the third type game will be described below. Usually, the player fires a ball toward the ball turning member 859 and wins the prize from the winning prize opening 859a or the jumping prize opening 859b. When a ball enters the ball turning member 859, the ball turns downward and then falls downward, and wins a prize through the auxiliary variable winning device 853 of the accessory device 852. At this time, when a ball is inserted into the V winning plot 854v of the rotating member 854, the rotating member 854 is rotated and inserted into the V winning opening, and the third type right is generated. When a ball is inserted into the out-of-line plot 854n, the third type right is not generated.
On the other hand, as another game method, a ball is passed through one of the general map gates 860 and 861, and the pattern (for example, a number) of the general map display 862 is changed, and this number is a specific value (for example, “ 77 "), the tulip of the auxiliary variable winning device 853 in the accessory device 852 is electrically operated to open for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings. At this time, similarly, when a ball is inserted into the V winning slot 854v of the rotating member 854, the rotating member 854 is rotated and inserted into the V winning opening, and the third type right is generated. Type 3 rights do not occur.
When the right of the third type is generated, the variable winning device 855 is opened for 10 seconds or until ten balls are won, on condition that a ball is won at the third type starting port 863, 864 (whichever is acceptable). Then, with this as one cycle, opening of the variable winning device 855 is repeated up to 16 cycles. Thus, the game content is such that the player can obtain a large amount of balls.

Next, the continuous-chan determination process in the case where a continuous game in the special gaming state (big hit state) occurs in the third example will be described.
In the gaming machine belonging to the third type, a ball wins the inside through the auxiliary variable winning device 853 of the accessory device 852. At this time, when the ball is inserted into the V winning plot 854v of the rotating member 854, the rotating member 854 Is inserted into the V winning opening (V winning), the third type of right is generated, and the state is shifted to the big hit state. The variable winning device 855 is opened a predetermined number of times (16 cycles) on the condition that the third type starting ports 863 and 864 are awarded as a cycle for 10 seconds or 10 balls are won. Therefore, it is different from the first type gaming machine in that it requires a condition of V winning when a continuous change occurs, and is similar to the above-mentioned second type player. For this reason, in the third embodiment, the game machine itself determines the consecutive-chan big hit of the third type game by the continuous-chan determination process routine similar to FIG. Since it is the same routine, illustration is omitted.
In the third example, the management device side calculates the continuous change big hit data of the third type game by the continuous change data calculation processing routine similar to FIG. Since it is the same routine, illustration is omitted.

FIG. 33 is a screen that displays data related to consecutive chans in units of island facilities for a model called “Rhapsody” of γ company among pachinko machines belonging to the third type. In this case, the platform called “Rhapsody” is arranged in the 251st to 266th in G island, and there are 12 in total. In addition, the stands where the numbers “4” and “9” are attached to the first digit, such as the 4th and 94th series, are excluded. Other display items are the same as the items shown in FIG.
By inputting the table number at the position indicated by the cursor C, more detailed data can be displayed for the corresponding table, and the display items are the same as the items shown in FIG. Similarly, more detailed data for the corresponding table can be printed on paper, and the printed items are the same as those shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 described above.
In this way, continuous data is collected for each third type of model called “Rhapsody”, and the performance of the gaming machine can be more accurately grasped, which is effective as sales data at a gaming store.

As described above, in the third example as well, the consecutive big hit state of the third type game is determined by the gaming machine itself on the condition of V winning, and the normal big hit and the continuous big hit are distinguished. Therefore, the occurrence of the consecutive-chan big hit state is determined with a simple configuration for each type, and the management apparatus easily collects data using the continuous-chang big hit information for each type of consecutive chunk. In particular, the content of the continuous chain is also determined by making a fine distinction between the pure continuous chain and the semi continuous chain, and the data collection is also performed finely according to this.
In addition, by using the consecutive Chang jackpot information, the notification of the normal jackpot and the consecutive Chang jackpot is distinguished in different modes, and the joy of the player is enhanced.
Further, by providing the management device side with the program for the continuous data calculation processing similar to FIG. 17 described above, the management device 350 receives the big hit information from the gaming machine belonging to the third type, and the big hit is received within a predetermined period. Count consecutive consecutive big hit states (in-memory continuous chunks, semi-continuous chunks) and accumulate the predetermined calculation processing, that is, the occurrence status of in-memory continuous chunks and semi-continuous chunks in the order of occurrence, or statistics by chain mode Can be displayed in order of the number of units with the highest number of consecutive chunks or the number of units with the highest rate of consecutive chunks. Eventually, the gaming machine belonging to the third type is the same as in the first example. An effect can be obtained.

  The main gate 860 is provided with a display (normally off) that consists of 7-segment LEDs and can display two-digit symbols. For example, when the V prize is won, the display is turned on to display the symbol. When (for example, a number) is changed and this number reaches a specific value (for example, “77”), the design of the general-purpose display 862 is changed so that the big hit is likely to occur continuously up to 5 times. It may be configured such that the probability of becoming a specific value (for example, “77”) is increased (for example, about 1/5), the tulip of the auxiliary variable prize-winning device 853 is opened, and V winning becomes easy.

Next, FIG. 34 to FIG. 36 are diagrams for explaining an example (fourth example) in which the continuous big hit state determining means is arranged in the gaming machine as an adapter.
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a back side configuration of a gaming machine belonging to the first type (the game content is the same as the first example). In the description of FIG. 34, the same components as those of FIG.
In FIG. 34, reference numeral 150 denotes an adapter (continuous big hit state determination means), and the adapter 150 is arranged on the surface side of the ball discharging device 104 below the frame relay base (external terminal base) 103. The adapter 150 includes various information on the game board 13 from the external information output terminal 141a for the game board 141a of the game board information base 141 through the wiring 151, for example, information on the equipment device, and various information on the big hit (however, the continuous Chang jackpot information (Ran Chang jackpot information is processed by an adapter circuit 150A, which will be described later). , The probability setting value, the starting opening winning number (starting signal, etc.), the number of rotations of the accessory, the number of continuation times of the big hit, and unauthorized information (such as fraud due to winning or disconnection of the connector) are transmitted. In addition to relaying the wiring when outputting this information to the hall management device, particularly in the fourth example, the continuous hit state is determined based on the input signal, and the determination information and the continuous chain count, The calculation result is output to the management device. It should be noted that determination of consecutive big hit status, counting of consecutive chunks based on the determination result, and arithmetic processing are performed by an adapter circuit 150A (see FIG. 36) inside the adapter 150.

As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 35, the adapter 150 has connectors 161 to 168 on the surface side, and includes an adapter circuit 150A for determining the continuous hit state, counting the continuous chunk based on the determination result, and performing arithmetic processing. Have. The connector 161 is connected to the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information base 141 through the wiring 151, and inputs information from the game machine side.
On the other hand, the information of the adapter 150 is output from the connector 162 to the management apparatus via wiring (not shown). That is, the connector 161 is used for inputting information, and the connector 162 is used for outputting information. The connector 163 and the connector 164 are for 7-segment LEDs, and perform relays when sending display signals such as the number of consecutive chunks and the number of guaranteed big hits to the consecutive display units 620a, 620b,. Further, the connectors 165 to 168 perform relay when outputting the continuous channel count and the calculation result as various continuous display signals to various display devices (lamps) of the gaming machine, the calling lamp, the lamp of the island facility 500, and the like.

FIG. 36 is a block diagram of a control system in the gaming machine.
In FIG. 36, an adapter circuit 150A of an adapter 150 is disposed between the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information base 141 and the management device 350, and the adapter circuit 150A outputs the game board external information output. Based on the signal from the gaming machine input through the terminal 141a, the continuous hitting state is determined, and the continuous chain is counted based on the determination result, the continuous processing is performed, and the determination result and The calculation result is output to the management device 350. Others are the same as those in the first example, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals.
The CPU 301, the ROM 302, the RAM 303, and the EEPROM 304 constitute the game control means 400 as a whole, and realize the functions as the big hit state detection means and the transmission means, and the function of the continuous big hit state determination means is realized by the adapter 150 as described above. .
Therefore, in this embodiment, the occurrence of the consecutive big hit state is determined with a simple configuration in which the adapter 150 is attached. By using the output of the adapter 150, data collection using the continuous Chang jackpot information is easily performed.
In particular, if the adapter 150 is attached, it is difficult to determine the continuous big hit state, so even if it is an existing game machine, the necessary signal can be extracted from the external information output terminal 141a for the game board, so There is an advantage that the function can be realized.

Here, as an arrangement example of the continuous big hit state determination means, the following modes are conceivable.
A. The continuous big hit state judging means is realized by the accessory control circuit board 107 of the gaming machine itself.
B. The continuous big hit state determination means is realized by an adapter attached to the gaming machine.
C. The continuous big hit state determination means is realized by the management device.
D. In addition, the function of the continuous big hit state determining means may be realized by arranging an adapter (external circuit) in a place other than a gaming machine such as an island facility.

Note that the application of the present invention in which only the consecutive big hit state determination means is arranged as an adapter in the gaming machine is not limited to the gaming machine belonging to the first type, but the gaming machine belonging to the second type, the third type, or other game contents Of course, it may be a gaming machine.
The application of the present invention is not limited to the above-described gaming machines belonging to the first type, the second type, and the third type, and the player is based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established even for gaming machines with other game contents. Any game machine (for example, a game machine equipped with an electric accessory device, etc.) that can generate a big hit state that is advantageous to the present invention can be applied to all.

Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that does not include a card reader.
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.

2 Pachinko machines (game machines)
62 Variable display 63 Special symbol display device (symbol display device)
64 Start port (Normal electric start)
91 probability variation determination display 92 probability variation count determination display 150 adapter (continuous big hit state determination means, setting storage means, start number counting means, continuous big hit state detection means)
150A adapter circuit (arithmetic processing means)
301 CPU for character
350 Management device (centralized management device)
360 management computer (data storage means, calculation means, setting storage means, start frequency counting means, continuous big hit state detection means)
361 Display (Visible display means)
362 Printer (Visible display means)
400 Game control means (probability changing means)
500 Island facilities 620a, 620b Continuous display device (information display device)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a big hit state advantageous to a player based on a result of a start game executed based on establishment of a predetermined start condition,
The result of the start game includes a probability variable design that increases the probability that the next jackpot state will occur, and a non-probability variable symbol that does not increase the probability that the next jackpot state will occur,
Big hit state occurrence determination means for determining whether or not to generate a big hit state based on the value of the big hit random number;
Jackpot probability changing means capable of changing the jackpot probability for determining the jackpot random number from a low probability to a high probability;
After the occurrence of the big hit state, the continuous big hit state is determined to be the continuous big hit state when the result of the start game becomes a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol and the next big hit state occurs within a predetermined time period. A determination means;
Data holding means for holding data when a power failure occurs in the gaming machine;
With
A process of using data held by the data holding means only in the first sequence of the main routine that is repeatedly executed after powering on the gaming machine after power is restored by the data holding means. A game machine characterized by executing   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the data holding unit holds information indicating at least a jackpot probability.

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