JPH0731727A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To constitute a game machine so that a sense of expectation of a game player can be enhanced in the enhanced in the course of continuous hit chance time, and also, its sense of expectation can be adjusted. CONSTITUTION:After a great hit state is finished, great hit probability is fluctuated in a prescribed period and whether the game machine is in the course of continuous hit chance time when a continuous hit of great hit can be generated or not is discriminated (step S178, step S184), and in the case of the continuous hit chance time, generation probability of a reach picture pattern is raised (step S180, step S188). Also, in this case, generation probability of generation of a special reach is raised (step S182, step S190). In such way a sense of expectation of a game player is enhanced in the course of continuous hit chance time.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, more specifically, using a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball) and allowing a jackpot game state advantageous for a player to appear based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Thus, the present invention relates to a gaming machine in which the probability of occurrence of a reach state can be changed during the chance of occurrence of a so-called Ren Chan jackpot.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, for example, a pachinko machine is a typical game machine using balls as a game medium. There is a model in which a big hit game state (a special game state, hereinafter, simply referred to as a big hit state) occurs in the process of playing a game with a gaming machine. Is inviting.

In a conventional game machine, for example, a game machine belonging to the so-called first type, the display pattern of the variable display device is changed, and the display pattern determines a winning combination such as a big hit by extracting a random number to produce a game. is doing. In this case, the variable display device starts variable display when the game ball is won at a specific winning opening provided on the game board or when the game ball passes through a specific passage gate, and a predetermined time is set in advance. The variable display is stopped based on the lapse of time, and the winning combination such as a big hit is determined based on the stop mode. In addition to this, there are a game machine belonging to the second type, a game machine belonging to the third type, a game machine provided with an electric accessory device, and the like, and many of them can generate a big hit state.

[0004]

By the way, in a gaming machine capable of continuously generating a big hit state, the so-called "continuous chan big hit" state in which the big hit state occurs continuously in a short period within a predetermined period. Sometimes happens. Further, recently, a probability variation type gaming machine (for example, a CR machine:
(See Examples below). However, in the past, no special control was added during a period in which a so-called "continuous chan big hit" condition may occur in each gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "continuous chan chance time"). Even though it was a very interesting opportunity for consecutive Chan, there was a problem that it was not possible to further improve the expectations of consecutive Chan.
Moreover, not only was it impossible to improve the expectation of consecutive chans, but also it was not possible to adjust that expectation, and in the end, it was not possible to adjust the gaming performance to the taste of the player.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the player's expectation during the consecutive chance time and adjusting the expectation.

[0006]

To achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a variable display device (for example, a special symbol display device 63) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and the variable display device is In a gaming machine (eg, pachinko machine 1) capable of generating a jackpot state advantageous to a player based on stopping at a jackpot symbol (eg, “777”) that appears with a predetermined probability, at least the jackpot symbol is stopped. Reach state generating means (for example, game control means 4) capable of generating a reach state (for example, "77X") with a predetermined probability before.
00: CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM 303, E
EPROM 304) and a continuous jackpot state generating means (for example, game control means 400: CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM 30) that continuously generates the jackpot state by varying the jackpot probability within a predetermined period after the jackpot state ends.
3, EEPROM 304) and reach state occurrence probability changing means (eg, game control means 400: CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM 3) that changes the occurrence probability of the reach state within a predetermined period in which the continuous big hit state can occur.
03, EEPROM 304).

In a preferred embodiment, a reach state occurrence probability adjusting device (for example, reach occurrence rate setting device 328) capable of previously adjusting the reach state occurrence probability is provided.

[0008]

In the present invention, after the jackpot state is over, the jackpot probability fluctuates within a predetermined period, and a continuous chan jackpot is likely to occur. At this time, the reach state occurrence probability changing means performs control so that the reach state occurrence probability is increased within a predetermined period in which the consecutive chan big hits can occur (for example, during the consecutive chan chance time). Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player during the consecutive chance time. Further, by providing the setting device capable of setting the reach occurrence rate, it becomes possible to adjust the game performance to the player's preference.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 33 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type pachinko machine. First, the configuration will be described. Front Configuration of Pachinko Machine FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the entire pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, 1 is a pachinko machine, and a pachinko machine 1
The same number is installed in the game store in a predetermined number. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is roughly divided into a pachinko machine 2 and
It is configured by a card type ball lending machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a ball lending machine) 3 as a game medium lending device arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 2, and these are installed in pairs. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko machine 2 and the card-type ball lending machine 3 are installed as a pair is called a so-called CR machine (card reading machine).

The ball lending machine 3 is formed in a vertically long type having a relatively narrow width and has a certain depth. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided on the side of the pachinko machine 1 for convenience of the player. Also, the ball lending machine 3 can be separated from the pachinko machine 2 and can be replaced during repair, but at least the pachinko machine 1 and the ball lending machine 3 are connected due to a signal. Unless it is done, the game cannot be played. The ball lending machine 3 has a built-in card reader, and 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 is inserted and a card for displaying the remaining frequency of the card. A residual frequency indicator 6 is provided. It should be noted that the card insertion slot 5 is capable of displaying the acceptance of the card, and for example, the card acceptance indicator 7 is provided on the card insertion slot 5.
The card acceptance indicator 7 is composed of a light emitting diode or the like, and indicates that the card acceptance is valid.

The card remaining frequency indicator 6 is composed of, for example, 7-segment light emitting diodes in three rows, and the remaining frequency of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 is 1
Display up to the 00s in frequency units. In the frequency unit, one degree corresponds to 100 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculating degree / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, when a 3000 yen prepaid card is inserted, it is displayed on the card remaining number display 6 as 30 degrees. As a prepaid card, for example, 1000 yen, 2000 yen, 3000 yen, 5
It is equivalent to 000 yen, and it is already on the market like pachinko type throttle machines using metal. Here, as the prepaid card, for example, there is a PAQY CARD (registered trademark) dedicated to pachinko games. Therefore, in this embodiment, a game can be started with the necessary balls secured by inserting a prepaid card into the card insertion slot 5 in addition to bringing in a pachinko ball.

The pachinko machine 1 has a frame-shaped front frame 11 as a portion visible on the front side, and a metal frame (glass frame) 12 which is arranged in an opening of the frame-shaped front frame 11 and supports a glass 12a.
It has a game board 13 (see FIG. 2) for playing a game, a front display panel 14, and a front operation panel 15 below the front display panel 14. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is a wooden machine frame 16 on which the pachinko machine 1 is installed (not shown from the front:
It is openably and closably supported by an upper hinge 17 and a lower hinge (not shown) with respect to (see FIG. 3 described later). Also,
The metal frame 12 is openably and closably supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11.

The front display panel 14 is formed in a curved shape that is slightly raised, with the front side protruding. The front display panel 14 is formed with an upper plate 21 for receiving a pachinko ball as an award ball, and at the front side. Card frequency display (card balance display) 22, ball lending button (conversion button) 23,
Card eject button (return button) 24 and ball lendable display 2
5 are provided. The ball lendable display is not limited to the dot LED 25, and may be, for example, an elongated display lamp. One end of the front display panel 14 is openably and closably supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11. Also, 26
Is 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 indicator 22 is composed of, for example, 7-segment light emitting diodes in three rows, and the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 is 100.
Display up to the place of in units of frequency. In frequency units, 1 degree is 1
It is equivalent to 00 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculation of degree / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, when a 3000 yen prepaid card is inserted, it is displayed on the card frequency indicator 22 as 30 degrees. In this embodiment, the card frequency indicator 22 is composed of 7 rows of light emitting diodes and is arranged in three rows. However, the card frequency indicator 22 is not limited to this. Good. This also 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 device for discharging a pachinko ball on the back surface of the pachinko machine 1 (also has a function of performing a prize ball) in units of once within the range of the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5. It is a switch that is pushed by the player in order to discharge it for rent. In this case, the display of the state in which the pachinko balls can be lent out is performed by the ball lending indicator 25. If the pachinko balls can be lent out, the entire ball lending button 23 may be shining. On the other hand, if the pachinko balls are not ready for lending, even if the ball lending indicator 25 is turned off and the ball lending button 23 is pressed, the pachinko balls are not discharged for lending. When the ball lending button 23 is pressed once, only pachinko balls corresponding to the preset frequency (for example, 75 balls if the frequency is set to 3) are lent and supplied to the upper plate 21. .

The card ejection button 24 is used to pull out the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 5 from the card insertion slot 5, and in this embodiment, this button is used when the player wants to finish the game. By pressing, the prepaid card is pulled out again from the card insertion slot 5. The player can pick up the withdrawn prepaid card and freely select whether to start the game on another pachinko machine or to end the game this time. In addition, instead of a card reader in the ball lending machine 3, for example, a card reader / writer is arranged, and a game card in which value information such as the number of balls and identification information of a player is stored is used to write the game result to the card. Data processing such as the above may be possible. Further, the gaming card is not limited to a prepaid card, and may be a gaming machine that uses a ball number card in which value information such as the number of balls is stored, or an identification card in which player identification information is stored. . In short, in order to use the game card, any card reader capable of reading this card information or a card reader / writer capable of reading / writing can be used. For example, the present invention can be applied to an enclosed ball type gaming machine (for example, a credit type gaming machine) in a complete card type pachinko gaming system.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the example in which the magnetic card is used as the game card, but may be a game machine using an IC card, for example. When an IC card is used, as a matter of course, the card reader or the card reader / writer that corresponds to the IC card is used. It should be noted that the card reader and the card control device may be separately disposed as separate bodies, or both may be integrated, and for example, the card control device may be incorporated inside the card reader.

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 center side of the front surface projects forward, and the inside of the projecting portion is a ball storage tray (sauce tray). It is 32. The ball storage tray 32 has a role of receiving a prize ball when the upper plate 21 is full of pachinko balls, and is for temporarily storing balls.
Further, the front operation panel 15 is provided with a punching lever 33 and a firing operation knob 34 of the firing device. The ball drop lever 33 is for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32 to the outside downward. The balls can then be ejected downwards. Firing control knob 3
Numeral 4 is for operating a launching device that causes one of the pachinko balls lined up in a row to be launched at a launch position one by one into the game area on the front surface of the game board 13.

On the other hand, on the upper part of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, from the left side, a big hit indicator 41 that lights up at the time of a big hit, a continuous Chan big hit display 42 that lights up at the time of a consecutive Chan big hit, and a lucky No. Lucky NO. Big hit indicator 43, special figure probability up indicator 44,
An ordinary figure probability up indicator 45, a reach indicator 46, and a consecutive chan count indicator 47 are provided. The special figure probability up display 44 is lit when the probability of occurrence of a big hit symbol of the special symbol display device 63 (to be referred to as special figure probability hereinafter) is increased, and the general figure probability up display 45 is a normal symbol described later. The display 64a is lit when the probability of occurrence of a specific symbol (for example, "7") (hereinafter, referred to as a probability per universal figure) increases.

Here, the increase of the jackpot probability is, for example, when the occurrence probability of the jackpot symbol is changed from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game is over. Further, when the probability up state is repeatedly controlled, each mode when the probability change is newly and repeatedly controlled from the beginning may be displayed. The increase in the probability of hitting a figure is that the probability of hitting a figure is changed to a high probability. Similarly, if the state of increasing the probability of hitting a figure is repeatedly controlled independently, the probability change is newly made. You may make it display each aspect at the time of newly repeatedly controlling from the beginning. The reach indicator 46 lights up (or blinks) when the display content of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 is in a special reach state described later to enhance the player's expectation and a big hit. It has a function of aiming for a staging effect by being in an appropriate display state suitable for the big hit (for example, the number of blinks changes).
The light may be turned on when a normal reach is reached instead of the special reach.

The continuous chan count indicator 47 is composed of two columns using, for example, 7-segment light emitting diodes, one of which displays the number of continuous chan, and the other of which displays the continuous chan ratio. It should be noted that the continuous chan count indicator 47 does not separately display the continuous chan count and the continuous chan rate, but
For example, the number of consecutive chans may be displayed in two digits, or the consecutive chan rate may be displayed in two digits. Further, the other display may display the guaranteed number of jackpots (remaining number of consecutive jackpots). Also in this case, the consecutive chan count indicator 47 does not separately display the consecutive chan count and the guaranteed number of big hits, but may display the consecutive chan count in two digits, for example, or in two digits. The number of times may be displayed.

The big hit indicator 41, the continuous Chan big hit indicator 42, and the lucky NO. The big hit indicator 43, the special figure probability up indicator 44, the ordinary figure probability up indicator 45, the reach indicator 46 and the consecutive chan count indicator 47 constitute a gaming state indicator 48 for a frame. Here, the consecutive chan big hit corresponds to a peculiar game state in which the big hit state occurs a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) in a chained state within a preset period. Although each of the above-mentioned indicators is turned on, various control modes can be considered. For example, a control that simply lights up,
There are controls for blinking at regular intervals, controls for changing the brightness (light amount) of lighting, controls for changing the blinking period, and controls for moving and blinking seven indicators. Any control aspect may be used, and one or more aspects may be combined. Further, in the control for changing the light amount, the light amount may be changed for the seven display devices as a whole, or the light amount may be changed for a part of the displays. Alternatively, the moving blinking and the change of the light amount may be combined. Further, when a continuous chan big hit occurs compared to the normal big hit, special lighting control is performed so as to make the fanfare operation time longer than in the normal case.

The control of the moving blinking is suitable for attracting the interest of the player when it is used, for example, when a central winning combination occurs. The medium hit is, for example, when the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is stopped at a specific value such as "555",
This is a control in which the attacker is opened for a certain time or a small number of times (for example, three times), which is advantageous to the player. Further, in this embodiment, the display lighting control is combined with the after-mentioned sound effect and voice synthesis control.
It may be possible to control the lighting of only the display unit independently,
Alternatively, only control by sound effects and voice synthesis may be performed. The metal frame 12 is openably and closably supported by the front frame 11, and is normally locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device. When the metal frame 12 is opened, by inserting a predetermined key into the locking hole 51 and rotating it, the locked state of the locking device is released and the metal frame 12 is opened.

Next, the game board 13 is an area for making a judgment of out or safe while dropping the fired pachinko balls from above, and when a ball enters the winning opening and becomes effectively safe, a predetermined number of prizes are given. The balls are discharged from a ball discharging device described later and are supplied to the upper plate 21. Even if the ball is fired by operating the firing operation knob 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 is provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols to which the present invention is applied, and the variable display device is stopped at a jackpot symbol that appears with a predetermined probability. Any configuration can be adopted as long as it is a gaming machine capable of generating a jackpot state advantageous to the player. For example, a game is performed by changing the symbol content of the special symbol display device (that is,
So-called "first type"), "third type" equipped with a special symbol display device, other types of gaming machines equipped with a special symbol display device (for example, having an electric accessory) It can be applied to a wide range of applications. As an example, in the present embodiment, a type belonging to the "first type" shown in FIG. 2 is used.

Structure of Game Board FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG.
Around the game area, a rail 61 having a function of guiding an ejected ball to an upper portion of the game area and guiding to an out-ball collecting port 77 described later is arranged. Further, a special symbol display device (a so-called accessory device, which corresponds to a variable display device) 63 having a movable variable display 62 that can be mechanically displaced in the center is arranged in almost the center of the game area. . Below the special symbol display device 63, a tulip-type ordinary electric starting port (hereinafter appropriately referred to as "genuine") 64 is arranged, and the special symbol display device 6
According to the operation result of No. 3, the variable winning device (so-called attacker, which is a big winning opening) 65 as a big winning opening that changes from a first state in which a game ball is not received to a second state in which it is easy to receive is arranged. The variable winning device 65 corresponds to a special variable winning device.

A normal symbol display (hereinafter appropriately referred to as a universal symbol display) 64a is disposed below the normal electric starting port 64, and the normal symbol display 64a is a 9-segment LE.
It is composed of D and can display 20 kinds of numbers or symbols (A, B, C, ...) In a range of 0 to 19. The normal symbol display device 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 starting opening 64 (however, the timing of starting memory will be described later), and the symbol has a specific profit state ( That is, in the special mode game state, for example, when the jackpot state of the big hit: "777", etc.,
The variable winning device (attacker) 65 is opened. The opening of the variable winning device (attacker) 65 is equivalent to the generation of the special game state related to the special variable winning device. In the following description, the above-mentioned specific profit state will be simply referred to as a big hit state.

The variable display 62 is composed of 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 display has a large LED of, for example, 7 segments, and displays specific numbers or symbols (A, B, C, etc.) on these LEDs. Variable display (left) 62
The L and the variable display (right) 62R are a beer bottle portion 621a that imitates the shape of a beer bottle (beer bottle),
622a and pouring dolls 621b and 622b which imitate the doll which pours a beer bottle into a jockey. On the other hand, the variable display (middle) 62M has a jockey portion 623a formed in the shape of a jockey of beer and a doll portion 623b imitating a doll of jockey that drinks beer.

Here, the displacement operation of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 will be described. Starting prize hole 64
When a ball wins, the content of the special symbol on the variable display 62 changes (scrolls), and when the symbol becomes a flattened state (for example, "222"), it becomes a big hit. On the other hand, when the reach state before reaching the big hit (reach scroll) is reached (for example, at the time of "2X2"), the reach scroll is performed, and at this time, the variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (right). 62R beer bottle parts 621a and 622a are both inclined toward the center side to display the beer bottle variable display (middle) 62
The displacement operation is performed in a style in which the jockey portion 623a of M is poured, that is, as if beer in a beer bottle is poured in the jockey. In this embodiment, the stop of the special symbol of the variable display 62 is the variable display (left) 62L.
-> Variable display (right) 62R-> Variable display (middle) 62M. With the reach scroll, when the design of the first (variable display (left) 62L of the left symbol 62L) and the second (variable display (right) 62R of the right symbol) is stopped, the reach state is rolled (for example, "2X2") occurs and the third symbol display is changed (scrolling) at a slow speed different from the normal speed when the symbol of the third symbol (variable display (middle) 62M of the medium symbol) is stopped. It is the control that causes it. As a result, the player has an expectation of a big hit (for example, “222”) due to the reach, and the presence of the game is enhanced.

Next, immediately before the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R shift to the state showing the big hit symbol (for example, "222"), the beer jockey The doll's face is overlaid on top of each other, so that both the jockey portion 623a and the doll portion 623b are in a constant tilted state (when viewed from the player, they are tilted backward). At this time, the beer bottle portions 621a and 622a have already returned to the original state (upright state). When it's actually a big hit, the variable display (left)
62L, variable display (middle) 62M, variable display (right) 6
The 2R result stops at, for example, "222", but when it is not a big hit, the result of the variable display (middle) 62M further scrolls to become the next symbol (for example, "3"),
Alternatively, scroll further than "3". At this time, the jockey portion 623a and the doll portion 623b, which were in a constant inclined state, are restored to the original upright state again. In this way, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 6
2M, beer bottle parts 621a and 622a, and a jockey part 62 in accordance with the scrolling of the variable display (right) 62R.
3a and the doll section 623b perform the above mechanical operation,
The player's expectation is increased.

Above the variable display unit 62 are four special figure switch memory indicators (corresponding to so-called start memory indicators).
66 is provided, and the special figure switch storage indicator 66 indicates that the number of winning balls is stored within the range of four when the ordinary electric starting opening 64 wins a ball. Here, a big hit within a range in which four winning balls are stored in a so-called starting opening (normally electric starting opening 64 in this embodiment) (hereinafter, referred to as a starting storage range) is usually a continuous memory chan. Sometimes referred to as a pure Ren Chan (or simply Ren Chan). According to this, the number of payouts to the player is significantly increased. Here, the state in which the special symbol display device 63 starts the symbol variation by winning the ball in the normal electric starting port 64 corresponds to the starting game state that determines the occurrence of the big hit state.

Further, the continuous-chang expectation degree indicators 91 and 92 are arranged above the variable display unit 62, and these indicate the expected degree of occurrence of consecutive-chunk big hits. Further, a continuous Chan expected start number display 93 is arranged above the continuous Chan expected degree display units 91 and 92, and the continuous Chan expected start number display 93 displays the special start game number. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of each of the display devices 91 to 93. In FIG. 3, the continuous Chan expectation indicator 9
Reference numeral 1 is composed of three long and narrow rectangular LEDs, and displays the occurrence expectation level of the in-memory consecutive channel depending on the lighting state of the LEDs. In addition, since the consecutive chan in memory corresponds to the consecutive chan mode 1, and the semi consecutive chan corresponds to the consecutive chan mode 2,
The numbers corresponding to the mode display of [1] and [2] are displayed on the sides of the respective display devices 91 and 92. In the continuous Chan expectation indicator 91, for example, when three LEDs are lit,
The probability of occurrence of the in-memory consecutive chan is very high, the probability of occurrence of the in-memory consecutive chan is slightly high when two are lit, and the probability of occurrence of the in-memory consecutive chan is high when one is lit. In this case, the LEDs turn on sequentially from the left side (L side), and
All of the lights up to the right side (H side) are lit by individual lighting. The expectation of the in-memory consecutive chan becomes higher as going from the L side to the H side. The lighting timing of the LED has a pattern such as during the big hit and after the big hit. The LED may be turned on, but may be blinked, for example, or control may be performed by combining blinking in addition to lighting.

On the other hand, the consecutive-chan expectation indicator 92 is also composed of three LEDs, and displays the semi-consecutive chance of occurrence depending on the lighting state of the LED. In the continuous channel expectation indicator 92, for example, when three LEDs are lit, the semi-continuous chan occurrence probability is very high. When two LEDs are lit, the semi-continuous chan occurrence expectation is slightly high, and when one LED is lit, the semi-continuous chan is expected. Chan is expected to be generated. In this case, LE
D lights sequentially from the left side (L side), and all three lights up to the right side (H side) with three lights. The expectation of a semi-ream chan increases from the L side to the H side. The lighting timing of the LED has a pattern such as during the big hit and after the big hit.
The LED may be turned on, but may be blinked, for example, or control may be performed by combining blinking in addition to lighting. The LED emission color in the continuous channel expectation indicators 91 and 92 may be red, or any color such as orange or yellow may be selected. Further, the continuous channel expectation indicator 91, 92 may be composed of normal lamps instead of LEDs. The continuous Chan expected start number display 93 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs and can display a two-digit number. The continuous Chan expected start number display 93 indicates that the predetermined start number (for example, the start number 30
Within the number of times, or within the number of times of starting within 30 times), the number of special starting games for determining the occurrence of a big hit with a high probability state (to be exact, the number of remaining special starting games) is displayed. For example, in the case of a mode in which continuous chanting is likely to occur within 30 times of starting after the end of the big hit state (continuous chan mode 2 described later), [30] is initially displayed on the continuous chan expected starting frequency display 93, After that, the starting game is decremented by [1] every time the starting game is played once, and the starting game is 30
When it is repeated, [0] is displayed on the continuous-chang expected start number display 93.

Returning again to FIG. 2, the special symbol display device 63
There is a universal figure starting gate (normal symbol starting gate, hereinafter referred to as a universal figure gate) 67, 68 on the side of, and the universal figure starting gate 67, 68 has only one ball. It has a passable gate, and when the ball passes through the gate,
Ordinary symbol display 64a normally placed in the electric start port 64
Of the symbol (for example, a number) is changed, and when this number becomes a predetermined specific symbol (for example, "7"), the tulip of the electric starting port 64 is electrically operated to open for a certain period of time. . Normally, the tulip of the electric starting port 64 is normally closed, but is controlled to open under a certain condition as described above. Further, the opening time of the tulip is variably controlled. In addition, general winning openings 69, 70 are installed on the left and right sides below the special symbol display device 63. Further, a plurality of hitting ball direction changing members 71 to 76 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted.
In addition, an out-ball collecting port 77 is formed in the lower center of the game area.

On the other hand, at a proper position along the rail 61 around the game board 13, from the left, the general figure probability up indicator 81 that lights up when the general figure probability increases, when the special figure probability increases. Special figure probability up indicator 82 that lights up, lucky NO. Lucky NO. Big hit indicator 83, Ren Chan big hit indicator 84 that lights up when big hit, Big Hit indicator 85 that lights up when big hit,
A reach indicator 86 that lights up when the generated symbol of the special symbol display device 63 comes to a special reach is arranged. It should be noted that the reach indicator 86 may be turned on when a normal reach is reached instead of the special reach.

The general figure probability up display 81, the special figure probability up display 82, the lucky NO. Jackpot indicator 83,
The continuous Chan big hit indicator 84, the big hit indicator 85 and the reach indicator 86 constitute a fanfare notification means 87. Here, when the consecutive chan big hit occurs compared to the normal big hit, special lighting control is performed so that the fanfare operation time of the game board game state display 87 is made longer than in the normal case. Also, inside the game board 13, side lamps 88a, 88b and decorative lamps 89a, 89b are provided. The side lamps 88a, 88b and the decoration lamps 89a, 89b are turned on or blinked appropriately according to the contents of the game to enhance the realism of the game.

Structure of the Back Mechanism of the Pachinko Machine Next, FIG. 3 is a view showing the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 3, a storage tank (upper tank) 101 and a taxiway 10 are mainly shown as a back mechanism of the pachinko machine 2.
2, frame relay board (external terminal board) 103, ball discharge device 104, discharge control circuit board 105, ball gathering member 106, accessory control circuit board 107, mounting adapter 108, launch circuit board 109, lucky number setting device 110 There is a base frame 111 and a speaker 112 of the back mechanism board. The base frame 111 is formed of 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 1. Then, various unit parts such as the storage tank 1 are provided on the base frame 120.
01, taxiway 102, frame relay board 103, ball ejection device 104, ejection control circuit board 105, accessory control circuit board 10
7, a mounting adapter 108, a lucky number setting device 110, etc. are attached (for example, fixed by a one-touch claw member), and the various types of these unit parts and the base frame 111 are collectively referred to as a back mechanism board 120. Is called.

The storage tank 101 previously stores the balls before being discharged, and a shortage of the number of balls in the storage tank 101 is detected by a replenishment sensor (not shown). Is replenished. The balls in the storage tank 101 are guided by the guide path 102, and the ball discharging device 104
Discharged by. Although the guideway 102 is not particularly limited, it is possible to discharge a large number of balls in a short time.
A ball leveling member for preventing the weight of the balls and a standby ball detector (both not shown) are provided in the middle of the strip. Further, such a two-row structure is the same inside the ball discharging device 104.

The frame relay board 103 relays the input of AC power and the exchange of signals with the hall management device. The frame relay board 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, for example, a ball lending related to ball ejection, a prize ball, etc. Relay of wiring for outputting information, ball replenishment, ball firing, opening / closing information of the gold frame 12, etc. to the hall management device. The ball replenishment information is output separately for large current and small current, for example. This is because data is handled separately because the computer of the management device is different depending on conditions such as island equipment and old and new halls. In FIG. 3, the wiring connection to the frame external information output terminal 103a is omitted.

The ejection control circuit board 105 performs various controls necessary for ejecting balls, and the accessory control circuit board 107 performs various controls required for operation of the accessory on the game board. In addition, on the accessory control circuit board 107, the probability setting device 324 that changes and sets the jackpot probability of the special symbol display device 63.
(See FIG. 6) Probability setting switch, changing the appearance rate of the stop symbol, setting the appearance rate setting switch of the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325 (see FIG. 6), changing the consecutive chang rate in memory,
In-memory continuous change rate setting device 326 (see FIG. 6)
In-memory continuous-chan setting switch, semi-continuous-chang ratio setting device 327 (see FIG. 6) for changing and setting semi-continuous-chang ratio, and reach rate for changing and setting reach occurrence rate of special figure The reach generation setting switch of the setting device 328 (see FIG. 6) is incorporated. The probability setting device 324 may also change and set the specific symbol probability (probability per universal symbol) of the normal symbol display device 64a.

The switch insertion port 131 of the probability setting switch of the probability setting device 324 is disposed on the front surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107, and similarly, the switch of the appearance ratio setting switch of the stop symbol appearance ratio setting device 325 is inserted. Mouth 132,
The switch insertion port 133 of the in-memory consecutive Chan setting switch 326 of the in-memory consecutive Chan rate setting device, the switch insertion port 134 of the semi-continuous Chan setting switch of the semi-continuous Chan rate setting device 327, and the reach occurrence setting of the reach rate setting unit 328. The switch insertion port 135 is also the accessory control circuit board 1
It is exposed and arranged on the front surface side of 07. Probability setting device 32
The probability setting switch 4 is, for example, 1/200, 1/21
There are three contacts for the big hit probability so that the big hit probability of the special symbol display device 63 can be easily changed from 0 to 1/220 in three stages. In addition, the probability of hitting a figure is similarly set, for example, by arranging three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside into three stages of 1/5, 1/10, and 1/20, and each switch is interlocked or It may be adjustable independently. The contact of the probability setting switch of the probability setting device 324 can be operated by a person in charge of 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 it is constant after setting. Over time, it disappears and you can not see it from the outside,
It is confidential. The setting indicator 135 is, for example, 7
It consists of a small LED in the segment and displays the set value of the jackpot probability.

The appearance rate setting switch of the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325, for example, the appearance rate of the probability fluctuation symbol is 5/1.
It has three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside into three stages of 5, 3/15, and 1/20. The contact of the appearance rate setting switch of the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325 can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 136 arranged on the front surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. , The secret is kept so that it disappears after a certain period of time after setting and cannot be seen from the outside. The setting indicator 136 is, for example, a 7-segment small LED
The set value of the appearance rate of the probability fluctuation pattern is displayed.

The in-memory consecutive-chan setting switch of the in-memory consecutive-chan ratio setting device 326 sets the occurrence rate of the in-memory consecutive-chan (that is, consecutive chang within 4 starts after the big hit ends) to 1/10. , 1/20, 1/40, it has three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside. The contact point of the in-memory consecutive-chan setting switch of the in-memory consecutive-chang rate setting device 326 can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 137 arranged on the front surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. However, it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside after a certain period of time after setting. The setting indicator 137 is composed of, for example, a small LED of 7 segments, and displays the set value of the occurrence rate of consecutive channels in memory.

The semi-continuous Chan setting switch of the semi-continuous Chan ratio setting device 327 is, for example, a semi-continuous Chan (that is,
It has three contact points so that the rate of occurrence of consecutive chans within 30 times after the big hit can be easily changed from the outside to three levels of 1/50, 1/100, and 1/150. There is. The contact of the semi-reciprocal-chan setting switch of the semi-reciprocal-chang ratio setting device 327 can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 138 arranged on the front surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107. However, after a certain time has passed after setting, it disappears and can not be seen from the outside,
It is confidential. The setting indicator 138 is, for example, 7
It consists of small segment LEDs and displays the set value of the occurrence rate of semi-continuous channels. The reach occurrence setting switch of the reach occurrence rate setting device (reach state occurrence probability adjusting device) 328 is, for example, 1/7, 1/15, 1 /
It has three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside into the three stages of 30. The contact of the reach generation setting switch of the reach generation rate setting device 328 can be operated by an attendant in the hall, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 139 arranged on the front side of the accessory control circuit board 107. Confidentiality is maintained so that after a certain period of time has passed after setting, it disappears and cannot be seen from outside. The setting display is 139
Consists of a small LED of 7 segments, for example, and displays the set value of the reach occurrence rate. In addition, the big hit probability of the special symbol display device 63 (or the probability of hitting the ordinary symbol), the probability of occurrence of the probability variation symbol, the probability of consecutive chans in memory, the probability of semi-consecutive chan, and the occurrence rate of reach are changed in the above three stages. Not limited to this, other changes may be made.

The mounting adapter 108 allows the large accessory control circuit board 107 to be easily attached to the base frame 120 when the accessory control circuit board 107 becomes larger than that shown in FIG. It serves as a support member to which the accessory control circuit board is attached, and is fixed to the base frame 120. The firing circuit board 109 performs various controls necessary for firing a ball, and the base of the firing control circuit is housed in a predetermined case. The speaker 112 is for notifying a sound effect necessary for the game (for example, a sound effect associated with the discharge of balls), and generates various sounds according to the number of discharged balls, the prize mode and the lending of the balls to notify the player. Here, the control circuit board is a control circuit board (that is, a board that realizes the functions of the control circuit) and a box-shaped metal or resin chassis box that houses this board. It is used as a concept that includes 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 is the base frame 12
It closes the central opening that is largely opened in the center of 0, and this central opening is a space for mounting the accessory device (that is, the special symbol display device 63). The rear side of the ball gathering cover is formed so as to bulge out, and has a structure in which the rear side of the discharge control circuit board 105 and the accessory control circuit board 107 is largely projected rearward. By closing the central opening with the ball gathering cover, balls dropped from the storage tank 101 or the like do not collide with the back surface 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 a veneer as a material, and the above-mentioned ball gathering 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 safe balls that have entered the respective winning openings of the game board 13. Below the ball gathering member 106 is a game board information base 141.
Are arranged, and the game board information base 141 is the game board 13
Various electrical components (eg lamps, solenoids,
It has a function of temporarily relaying the wiring that connects the LED, the motor, the sensor) and the accessory control circuit board 107 on the way.

Further, the game board information base 141 is provided with a game board external information output terminal 141a, and the game board external information output terminal 141a is various information in the game board 13, for example, information on accessory devices, Various information about big hits, lucky no. , Probability setting value, starting mouth winning number,
The number of rotations of the character, the number of times the cycle is continued at the time of a big hit, and the wiring for outputting illegal information (incorrectness due to winning a prize or disconnection of a connector) to the hall management device are performed. The starting prize number is sometimes used for base management. In addition, when the pachinko machine 1 belongs to two types, the winning number information is output separately for the opening mouths that are opened once and opened twice.

The lucky number setting device 111 sets the lucky number and the unlucky number in the special figure and adjusts the occurrence rate. The lucky number setting device 111 has, for example, a 7-segment LED that displays the number of lucky numbers and a 7-segment LED that displays the lucky number (each display content disappears after a certain time), and operates a predetermined increment switch. As a result, the lucky number can be changed and the lucky number can be set with the set switch. Also, set the unlucky number in the same way. A generation rate adjustment switch for adjusting the generation rate of the lucky number may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, only the continuous big hit state determining means is arranged in the pachinko machine 1 as the adapter 150, and the adapter 150 is provided below the frame relay board (external terminal board) 103 on the front surface side of the ball discharging device 104. Has been. The game board 13 is connected to the adapter 150 from the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information base 141 through the wiring 151.
Various information in the above, for example, information on the accessory device, various information about the big hit (however, the continuous Chan big hit information. The continuous Chan big hit information is described later in the adapter circuit 150.
A), and the lucky number. , Probability setting value, starting mouth winning number (starting signal, etc.), number of rotations of a winning character, number of cycles of a big hit, and illegal information (illegal due to winning or connector disconnection).
Reference numeral 50 relays the wiring when outputting these information to the hall management device, and in this case, determines the consecutive-chunk big hit state based on a signal that is particularly input, and counts the determination information and the number of consecutive chans. The calculation result is managed by the management device 35 described later.
0 (see FIG. 6). It should be noted that the determination of the continuous channel big hit state, the counting of the continuous channel based on the determination result, and the arithmetic processing are performed by the adapter circuit 150A (see FIG. 6) inside the adapter 150.

As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 5, the adapter 150 has connectors 161 to 168 on the front side, and an adapter for internally determining a continuous chan big hit state, counting continuous chans based on the determination result, and performing arithmetic processing. It has a circuit 150A. The connector 161 is connected to the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information board 141 via 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 device via a wire (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 LED, and the island facility 50 described later is used.
The relay for transmitting the display signals such as the number of consecutive chan and the guaranteed number of big hits to the consecutive chan display devices 620a, 620b, ... Further, the connectors 165 to 168 perform relay when outputting the count and calculation results of the continuous channels to various display devices (lamps) and calling lamps of the gaming machine, lamps of the island facility 500, etc. as continuous channel display signals.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the continuous chan big hit state is determined by the simple construction of mounting the adapter 150. Then, by using the output of the adapter 150, data collection using the continuous Chan big hit information is easily performed. In particular, since it is impossible to determine the continuous jackpot state by mounting the adapter 150, it is possible to easily obtain the continuous jackpot state determination means by extracting a necessary signal from the game board external information output terminal 141a even with an existing gaming machine. There is an advantage that the function can be realized. Note that the above is an example in which the continuous jackpot state determination means is configured by the adapter 150, but the determination of the continuous jackpot state (that is, the determination of continuous Chang jackpot) is not limited to the example performed by the adapter 150, for example, the accessory control circuit board. The determination may be made by 107. In that case, the CPU 301 for the accessory to be described later determines the continuous big hit state.

Here, as an example of the arrangement of the continuous jackpot state determining means, the following modes can be considered. A. The continuous jackpot state determination means is realized by the accessory control circuit board 107 of the gaming machine itself. B. The continuous jackpot state determination means is realized by an adapter attached to the gaming machine. C. The continuous jackpot state determination means is realized by the management device. D. In addition, the function of the continuous big hit state determination means may be realized by disposing the adapter in a place other than the game machine such as an island facility. The application of the present invention in which only the continuous jackpot state determination means is arranged in the gaming machine as an adapter is not limited to the gaming machine belonging to the first type, but may be applied to the gaming machine belonging to the third type or a gaming machine having other game contents. Of course, it is possible.

Configuration of Control System Next, FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the control system in the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 6, this control system is roughly divided into a CPU for an accessory that performs control necessary for pachinko games and the like.
(Hereinafter, simply referred to as CPU) 301, ROM 302 that stores control programs and the like, RAM 303 that temporarily stores data necessary for setting and controlling the work area
A nonvolatile EEPROM 304 that stores necessary data and the like and continues the storage even when the power is turned off; a frequency dividing circuit 305 that divides the oscillation frequency of the crystal to obtain a basic clock of the CPU 301; A power supply circuit 306 that supplies necessary power, a low-pass filter 307 that receives various information signals, a buffer gate 309 that outputs a signal from the low-pass filter 307 to the CPU 301 via the bus 308, and a signal from the CPU 301 on the bus 3
Output port 310 received via 08 and output port 3
A driver 311 that drives a control signal input via 10 to generate various drive signals and output the drive signals to each display device or the like.
And a sound generator 312 that generates a sound effect necessary for a game (or may perform voice synthesis), and an amplifier 313 that amplifies a voice signal from the sound generator 312.

Each circuit including the CPU 301 is realized by a board unit called an accessory control circuit board 107 including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with the ball lending machine, the island equipment, the management device of the game shop, and the like. The sound generator 312 generates a sound effect necessary for the game, and the generated sound effect is amplified by the amplifier 313 and emitted from the speaker 112. In addition,
In addition to the sound generator 312, for example, voice synthesis I
C may be provided to perform a voice synthesis necessary for a game (for example, a voice that enhances a player's expectation at the time of a reach or a big hit, "yattat", "reach").

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, and a memory continuous change rate control device 3.
26, the signals from the semi-reciprocal change rate setting device 327 and the reach occurrence rate setting device 328 are input. In addition,
With respect to the signal taken in from the low-pass filter 307 to the CPU 301, the CPU 301 reads the software twice to prevent chattering in consideration of the time constant of noise and the like. Start switch 32
1 detects that a ball has won the normal electric starting opening (starting winning opening) 64. The count switch 322 detects the balls that have won in the variable winning device 65 when the variable winning device 65 is opened. The continuation switch 323 is arranged in the variable winning a prize device 65 as a big winning opening, and detects that a ball has won a so-called V winning opening. Each of the above detection switches is composed of a proximity switch and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force caused by the passage of the ball. The start switch (specific game state detection means) 321 is for detecting a start winning, but this start winning state is equivalent to detecting a specific game state, and it is possible to start variable display on the special symbol display device 63. It means that it is in a game state. The specific game state is not limited to the example of the detection by the start switch 321, but, for example, when a variable game display on the special symbol display device 63 can be started when a ball passes through the universal pattern gates 67 and 68, it becomes a specific game state. In this case, the universal figure 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 Big hit probability: Setting 2 ...... 1/210 Big hit probability: Setting 1 ...... 1/220 In addition, when setting the universal figure winning probability, for example, The setting contents are as follows. Probability per hit: Setting 3 ………… 1/5 Probability per hit: Setting 2 ………… 1/10 Probability per hit: Setting 1 ………… 1/20

The setting contents of the appearance rate of the probability variation symbol in the stopped symbol appearance rate setting device 325 are as follows, for example. Probability variation symbol appearance rate: Setting 3 ………… 5/15 Probability variation symbol appearance rate: Setting 2 ………… 3/15 Probability variation symbol appearance rate: Setting 1 ………… 1/20 As a probability variation symbol , For example, “777”, “55
There are 5 ”and“ 333 ”, and when these symbols appear,
The next big hit probability fluctuates and improves. The normal appearance rate of stochastic fluctuation symbols is 1/15 (because there are 15 types of special symbols). Therefore, in [Setting 1], the probability variation symbol appearance rate becomes a value that is intentionally lower than in the normal case. In addition, the appearance rate of the probability fluctuation symbol is not limited to the above example,
For example, [Setting 3] to [Setting 1] are 30% and 20%, respectively.
The unit may be set to [%] such as%, 10%.

The setting contents of the in-memory continuous chang rate in the in-memory continuous chang rate setting device 326 are as follows, for example. In-memory consecutive chan rate: Setting 3 ………… 1/10 In-memory consecutive chan rate: Setting 2 ………… 1/20 In-memory consecutive chan rate: Setting 1 ………… 1/40 Semi consecutive chan rate The setting content of the semi-reciprocal Chang rate in the device 327 is as follows, for example. Semi consecutive chan rate: Setting 3 ………… 1/50 Semi consecutive chan rate: Setting 2 ………… 1/100 Semi consecutive chan rate: Setting 1 ………… 1/150 Also, semi consecutive chan depending on time zone The setting contents of the rate (that is, the distribution state of the occurrence rate of the semi-ream chang) are as follows, for example. Time period consecutive rate: Setting 1 ... Morning: [High], Day:
[Medium], Night: [Low] Time-series Chang rate: Setting 2 ... Morning: [Low], Day:
[Medium], Night: [High] Time-series Chan rate: Setting 3 ... Morning: [High], Day:
[Low], Night: [High] Time-series Chan rate: Setting 4 ………… Morning: [Medium], Day:
[Middle], night: [Middle] Here, the store opens from morning (for example, 10 am) to 12:00 pm, daytime from 12:00 pm to 5 pm, and night closes from 5 pm It is until (for example, 11:00 pm). Note that each time is not limited to this example and may be another time. Also, [High], [Medium], and [Low] mean
It is the rate of consecutive chan and its contents are as follows. [High]: Semi-reaction chan rate = 50% [Medium]: Semi-reaction chan rate = 30% [Low]: Semi-reaction chan rate = 10% The setting content of each rendition chan rate is not limited to this example. Other contents may be used. Further, the above-described time zone continuous chan rate may be set for the continuous chan in the memory.

The contents of setting the reach occurrence rate in the reach occurrence rate setting device 328 are as follows, for example. Reach occurrence rate: Setting 3 ............ 1/30 Reach occurrence rate: Setting 2 ............ 1/15 Reach occurrence rate: Setting 1 ............ 1/7 Normal reach reach rate is 1/15 Yes (because there are 15 types of special symbols). Therefore, in [Setting 1], the reach occurrence rate is intentionally higher than in the normal state, while
In [Setting 3], the reach occurrence rate is intentionally lower than in the normal case. The setting content of the reach rate is not limited to the above example,
It may be set to another value. Note that each of the above-mentioned setting rates can be set by a management device 350, which will be described later, which is arranged in the management room of the hall. Probability is set remotely. The setting contents of each probability are
The same as above. The setting content of each probability is not limited to the above example, and may be other setting content.

From the driver 311, the large winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 65, the special symbol display device 63, the special symbol switch memory display device 66, the continuous Chan display device 330, various lamps / LEDs 331 of the game board 13, the continuous Chang effective period A control signal is output to the display device 371 and the continuous channel expectation display device 372. The special winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 65 is for opening the variable winning device (attacker) 65, and when the special symbol display device 63 is in a big hit state, after the first siruku, a fixed time or in each cycle under the condition of V winning. The special winning opening solenoid is excited by a certain number of balls, and the attacker 65 opens. In addition, the driver 311
The control signal from 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 chan display device 330 displays information about continuous chan big hits. The continuous chan big hit indicator 42 lights up when the continuous chan big hits, and the continuous chan count indicator 47 displays the number of consecutive chan and the guaranteed number of big bangs. A continuous-chang jackpot display 84 that lights up when the consecutive-chang jackpot is hit is included. As the various lamps / LEDs 331 for informing, the normal figure probability up display 81, the special figure probability up display 82, the lucky NO. There are a big hit indicator 83, a big hit indicator 85, a reach indicator 86, side lamps 88a and 88b, decoration lamps 89a and 89b, etc., which are turned on or blinked appropriately according to the contents of the game.
The continuous Chan effective period display device 371 is
The number of special starting games that determine the occurrence of a big hit state with a high probability state within a predetermined number of starts, that is, the effective period of a continuous chan that occurs with a high probability, is displayed in the present embodiment. The continuous Chan expected start number display 93 is realized as a specific example of the continuous Chang effective period display device 371. Further, the continuous chan expectation display device 372 displays the expected degree of continuous chan occurrence when the probability of a big hit fluctuates with a high probability. In the present embodiment, the continuous chan expectation indicator 91 described above is displayed. , 92 are realized as specific examples of the continuous Chan expectation display device 372. The modes of the continuous-chang valid period display device 371 and the continuous-chang expectation degree display device 372 are not limited to the examples such as the continuous-chan expected start number display device 93 and the continuous-chan expectation degree display devices 91 and 92, and other implementations are possible. You may implement | achieve by the aspect.

The output of the power supply circuit 306 which supplies necessary power to the CPU 301 and the like is the power failure detection circuit 341.
Is input to the power supply circuit 30.
It detects that the voltage supplied by 6 has dropped below a specified value, and outputs the detection result to the CPU 301. The specified value is set to a value that does not hinder the writing of data by the nonvolatile EEPROM 304, for example. When the power failure detection circuit 341 detects that the supply voltage of the power supply circuit 306 has dropped below a specified value, the CPU 301
Can quickly transfer data from RAM303 to EEPROM304
The data is saved in preparation for a voltage drop (extremely power failure or power off when the store is closed).

As a result, 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 voltage drop is secured. As a result, especially the jackpot probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the probability of consecutive chan occurrence in memory,
It is possible to protect the set value such as the probability of occurrence of semi-continuous chan, the reach occurrence rate (or the lucky number, the unlucky number may be determined and the set value of the occurrence rate may be included). Further, even if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off at the time of normal store closing, the set values of the big hit probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory consecutive chan occurrence probability, the semi consecutive chan occurrence probability, and the reach occurrence rate are written in the EEPROM 304. , The staff does not need to set the set value every day, and the workability is improved. The CPU 301, ROM 302, RAM 303,
The EEPROM 304 constitutes the game control means 400 as a whole and realizes the functions as a big hit state generating means, a reach state generating means, a continuous big hit state generating means, and a reach state occurrence probability varying means by executing a program described later.

Further, the CPU 301 is a game board information base 14
Data can be exchanged with the hall management device (centralized management device) 350 via the game board external information output terminal 141a. Management device 35
0 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall and manages the data. Further, the adapter circuit 150A of the adapter 150 is arranged between the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information base 141 and the management device 350,
The adapter circuit 150A is a game board external information output terminal 14
Based on the signal from the gaming machine input via 1a, the consecutive chan big hit state is determined, the consecutive chan is counted based on the determination result, and the consecutive chan arithmetic processing is performed to determine the determination result or the arithmetic. The result is output to the management device 350. The management device 350 includes a management computer 360, and the management computer 360 includes the display 36.
1, printer 362, in-store broadcasting device 363, terminal device (for example, keyboard) 364, data storage device 365.
And so on.

The management computer 360 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall, arranges the data according to a predetermined method corresponding to the occurrence state of continuous big hits, and arranges the arranged data. It is displayed on the display 361 (for example, it is displayed in the order of the unit number with the largest number of consecutive chan, the unit number with the highest consecutive chan ratio), the operation state of each pachinko machine is managed, and necessary data is processed. , Computes the game state data of each pachinko machine, and transmits the processed game state data to a predetermined information disclosure means so that the game state data can be disclosed to the player.
Further, the management computer 360 uses the terminal device 364 to set the jackpot probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory consecutive chan occurrence probability, the semi consecutive chan occurrence probability, and the reach occurrence rate,
Setting of continuous channel conditions, etc. (details will be described later in a flowchart) are performed. The workability can be improved by remotely setting the above-mentioned probabilities from the management room side of the hall. It should be noted that although the above-mentioned probabilities and the like can be set in detail for each unit, it is also possible to set them in island units. In addition, by operating the terminal device 364,
It is possible to collect consecutive chan big hit data by game type, machine type, island unit, and manufacturer, and display it on the display 361 of the management computer 360. The in-store broadcasting device 363 is a management computer 360.
Based on the signal from, the information of the Ren Chan jackpot is broadcast in the store. In this case, the machine number is determined for each gaming machine, and the in-store broadcasting device 363 broadcasts the machine number of the gaming machine where the consecutive chan jackpot has occurred, or the number of consecutive consecutive jackpots (number of consecutive chan). To broadcast. Data storage device 3
65 stores daily data, and the management computer 360 creates past game state data based on the data stored in the data storage device 365, and calls past game state data as needed, or an island state. It is possible to process total operation data after each unit is installed in the equipment 500.

FIG. 7 is a system diagram showing the relationship between the hall management device 350 and island facilities. In FIG. 7, a management device 350 is installed in a management room of a hall, and centrally manages a large number of pachinko machines 501, 502, ... Arranged on the island facility 500 by a management computer 360. The management computer 360 includes a display 361 and a printer 3.
62, in-store broadcasting device 363, terminal device 364, data storage device 365, and the like. In-store broadcasting device 363
Although not shown, in addition to having an amplifier, a speaker is provided at a predetermined place in the store, and broadcasts the continuous jackpot jackpot information based on the output signal from the amplifier. Management device 350
Is connected to the island facility 500, the card issuing machine 611, the jet counter 612, and the gaming machine information disclosure device 373 in the gaming shop via a transmission line 610, so that mutually necessary data can be exchanged. Card issuing machine 611
Is for issuing the above-mentioned prepaid card. The jet counter 612 automatically counts the number of balls by bringing in and throwing the balls acquired by the player, for example, writing the number of balls on a card and outputting it. In the island equipment 500, the continuous channel display devices 620a and 620 are provided at positions corresponding to the upper sides of the respective pachinko machines 501, 502, ...
b ... is arranged. Continuous Chan display device 620
Each of a, 620b, etc. is composed of a large LED of 7 segments, two digits, and can display the number of consecutive chans, the number of guaranteed big hits, and the like. In this case, the continuous Chan display devices 620a, 620b ...
A continuous channel information signal is given through the game board external output terminal 141a of 502 ... And displays the continuous channel information.

Next, game control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The game control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the control circuit including the CPU 301, and the procedure of each control is shown in the drawings after 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 processing 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. As described above, this routine is repeatedly performed after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and specifically, it is repeated with a hardware interrupt every 2 ms in the reset waiting process described later. When the main routine is started, it is first determined in step S10 whether or not the power is turned on. In addition, in this step, the RAM 303
Check the status of. Then, when the power is turned on for the first time, the process branches to step S12, and in step S12 to step S19, each setting process such as the jackpot probability is sequentially executed. Specifically, first, in step S12, the stop symbol appearance rate is set. As a result, the probability fluctuation pattern (for example,
The appearance rates of "777", "555", and "333" are set to 3 (appearance rate: 5/15) and set to 2 (appearance rate: 3/1).
5), or any of setting 1 (appearance rate: 1/20). Next, in step S14, the jackpot probability is set. As a result, the jackpot probability is set to 3 (jackpot probability: 1
/ 200), setting 2 (big hit probability: 1/210), and setting 1 (big hit probability: 1/220).
If the model has a probability of hitting a universal figure, the probability of hitting a universal figure may be set in step S14.

Then, in step S16, the in-memory continuous churn rate is set. As a result, the in-memory consecutive chan ratio is set 3 (in-memory consecutive chan ratio: 1/10), setting 2 (in-memory consecutive chan ratio: 1/20), setting 1 (in-memory consecutive chan ratio: 1).
/ 40). The time-series continuous chan rate may be set for the continuous chan in the memory. Next, in step S18, the semi-repeated Chang rate is set. As a result, the semi-reciprocal chan rate is set to 3 (semi-reciprocal chan rate:
1/50), setting 2 (semi-ream chan rate: 1/100),
It is set to any of the settings 1 (semi-reliable chang rate: 1/150). Further, at this time, the setting according to the time zone is also performed.
For example, the time zone consecutive chan rate of semi consecutive chan is set 1
(Morning: [Low], Day: [Medium], Night: [High]), Setting 2
(Morning: [Low], Day: [Medium], Night: [High]), Setting 3
(Morning: [High], Day: [Low], Night: [High]), Setting 4
(Morning: [medium], daytime: [medium], night: [medium]). Next, in step S19, the reach occurrence rate is set. As a result, the reach rate is set to 3 (reach rate: 1/30) and set to 2 (reach rate: 1/1).
5) and any of setting 1 (reach occurrence rate: 1/7).

In this way, each probability is set on the pachinko machine 1 side. Further, the occurrence rate of consecutive chan big hits is finely set separately for the in-memory consecutive chan and the semi consecutive chan, and for the semi consecutive chan, the consecutive chan rate is set according to the time zone. If there is no change in the setting of each probability, these steps S12 to S19 are skipped. In addition, the processing of restoring the backup data may be performed in these steps S12 to S19. For example, the backup data stored in the EEPROM 304 is read out and restored in the RAM 303 or the like. This is to store each set value in the EEPROM 304 and save it as backup data. As a result, backup is performed at the time of power failure and at the time of power off at the time of closing the store. After step S19, the system waits for reset.

On the other hand, if it is not the first time the power is turned on in step S10, that is, since the power has already been turned on in the second and subsequent routines, the process branches to NO this time, and the switch input process (details will be described in step S20). (See the subroutine described later). This is for performing necessary processing in association with the start winning. Next, in step S22, the process N
O. Branch decision is made by. As the branch destination, there are the usual processing in step S24, the symbol variation processing in step S26, the big hit processing in step S28, and the deviation processing in step S30. Detailed processing contents of each branch destination will be described later in a subroutine. The normal process is to select the 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 that is necessary when the big hit occurs. Removal processing is a special symbol display device 6
As a result of the change in the symbol 3 as a result, processing is performed in the case of deviation.

After the branch processing, the following step S3
In step 2, a continuous chunk determination process (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to determine the continuous chan in detail according to the occurrence status of the continuous chang. Then, step S34
Stop symbol creation process (For details, refer to the subroutine below)
I do. This is to determine the rate at which each big hit symbol occurs according to the set value of the stop symbol appearance rate, and create a stop symbol (outside symbol or big hit symbol) of the special symbol according to the determination. Next, in step S36, external information processing (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to output necessary information to the hall management device 350. Next, in step S38, a random number updating process (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This updates the random numbers of special maps that determine big hits, the random numbers that determine consecutive chans, and the like. In addition, you may make it update the random number for stop symbols which determine a lucky number (lucky symbol).

Next, in step S40, it is determined whether or not the continuous chan mode is in progress. The continuous chan mode includes a continuous chan mode 1 and a continuous chan mode 2, and the continuous chan mode 1 is an in-memory continuous chan mode. A state in which the big hit is likely to be continuous during the starting operation in the four starting memories after the big hit ends. The continuous churn mode 2 is a semi-continuous churn mode, and it is easy for the big hit to continue for a long time within a predetermined number of starting times (eg, 30 times or 50 times) after the big hit ends. Say. When the continuous chan mode is in progress, the process proceeds to step S42 and the continuous chan expectation degree is displayed. This is to change the expectation degree display based on the branch by the random number value (details will be described later) of each consecutive chan mode (that is, consecutive chan mode 1 and consecutive chan mode 2).
92 and a continuous Chang expected start number display 93. That is, the consecutive chan expectation indicator 91 displays the expected occurrence rate of the consecutive chan in the memory, and the consecutive chan expectation indicator 92 displays the expected occurrence rate of the semi consecutive chan. In addition, the continuous chan mode 2 is displayed by the continuous chan expected start number display 93.
In the case of a mode in which the effective period of (semi-regular chan mode) is displayed and, for example, a continuous chan occurs within 30 times of starting after the end of the big hit state, first, the continuous chan expected starting frequency display 93 shows [30]. Is displayed, and thereafter, each time the starting game is performed, it is decremented by [1], and the starting game is 30
When it is repeated, [0] is displayed on the continuous-chang expected start number display 93. On the other hand, if it is not in the continuous Chang mode in step S40, the system waits for reset. In addition, step S42
Also, after a lapse of time, the system waits for a reset, and the main routine is repeated by a hard interrupt every 2 ms, for example.

Switch Input Processing FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the switch input processing of step S20 in the above main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S60, it is determined whether or not there is a switch winning (that is, a starting winning). The switch prize is a start prize, and more specifically, it is a prize for the ordinary electric starting port 64. However, not all switch prizes are in an effective state in which the fluctuation of the special map can be started. If there is no switch winning, this routine is ended and the process returns to the main routine. If there is a switch winning, the process proceeds to step S62 and it is determined whether or not the starting memory is full. Since the starting memory is performed within the range with the maximum limit of four, the starting memory is full when the starting memory is full.

When the starting memory is full, it does not become an effective state (that is, the starting game state) in which the fluctuation of the special figure can be started even if there is a new switch winning,
Return to the main routine. On the other hand, if the starting memory is not full, the process proceeds to step S64, where the starting memory is [+
1] is incremented. As a result, the number of lights on the special figure switch memory display 66 is increased by one, and the player is informed that a switch prize has been newly won and stored. Next, in step S66, a big hit random number is extracted, the routine of this time is ended, and the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the jackpot random number is extracted by so-called winning prize.

Normal Processing FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the normal processing of step S24 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S100 whether there is a start memory. The starting memory means that there is a prize in the normal electric starting port 64, the winning state is stored, and an effective state (that is, a starting game state) in which the fluctuation of the special figure can be started. If there is no start memory, the routine of this time is ended and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if there is a start memory, step S1
Proceed to 02 to decrement the starting memory by [1].
As a result, the number of lights of the special figure switch memory indicator 66 is 1
As the number of memories decreases, the player is informed that the number of memories has decreased due to the start of fluctuation of the special figure accompanying the starting memory.
Next, in step S120, it is determined whether or not the continuous Chang mode 2 (semi-continuous Chan mode) is in progress. When the continuous chan mode 2 is in progress, the process proceeds to step S122, and the effective starting number of the continuous chan mode 2 is decremented (subtracted) by [1]. In the case of continuous chan mode 2 in which continuous chan is likely to occur within 30 times of starting after the end of the big hit state, the effective number of start of chan mode 2 is [3
[30] is displayed on the continuous Chang expected start number display 93 in 0]. At this time, by performing the process of step S122, the operation of [30-1] is initially executed, and thereafter, every time step S122 is performed (that is, every time the starting game is performed once), the continuous chan mode 2 is effective. The number of starts is decremented by [1]. Then, step S1
At 24, it is determined whether or not the number of valid starts has reached [0],
If the number of valid starts = [0], the process proceeds to step S104, and if the number of valid starts = [0], the step S126.
To end the continuous Chang mode 2, and then the process proceeds to step S104. Therefore, after all, starting game is 30
By repeating the operation, [0] is displayed on the continuous Chang expected start number display 93. As a result, when the player enters the continuous chan mode 2 in which the continuous chan is likely to occur within 30 times of the start after the end of the big hit state, the player can visually recognize the remaining number of the start games and the continuous chan. The expectation of a big hit increases and the game becomes interesting.

In step S104, it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability is changing. When the jackpot probability fluctuates and is up, the random number judgment value whose probability is up is selected in step S106. Here, the variation of the big hit probability is performed using the special symbol display device 63. For example, when the special symbol display device 63 has a specific symbol (for example, “777”), the jackpot probability thereafter changes (up). In addition,
The variation of the jackpot probability is not limited to the example of using the special symbol display device 63, and for example, the game board 13 is provided with a probability variation determination display capable of displaying a one-digit number, and another game is performed by this probability variation determination display. You may make a decision. In that case, for example, the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol, and at the same time, the probability variation determination indicator starts the symbol rotation and stops at a specific number (for example, "7", "3"), the variation of the big hit probability ( Here, decide up). Further, if the game is stopped at a value other than a specific number (for example, “0”), the jackpot probability will not change. By selecting the random number judgment value whose probability is being increased in step S106, the probability of a big hit next time is increased. On the other hand, when the jackpot probability is not fluctuating, the random number judgment value during the normal game is selected in step S108. As a result, the probability of a big hit next time is the same as before.

Step S106 or step S10
After step S8, the process proceeds to step S110 to perform in-memory continuous change processing (for details, refer to a subroutine described later). This is a process for changing the number of big hit determination values (that is, changing the occurrence rate of consecutive chans in the memory) according to the extracted random number value of the consecutive chan mode 1 during the game in the starting memory. Next, it is determined whether the random number value extracted in step S112 is a winning value. When the hit 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. The jackpot pattern may be provided with a lucky number or an unlucky number in addition to the normal symbol.

On the other hand, if the random number value extracted in step S112 is not a winning value, the process branches to step S118 to select a deviating symbol, and then the process proceeds to step S116 to perform symbol variation processing. As a result, the symbol variation is started so as to stop at the deviating symbol. In this way, the random number judgment value of the big hit is selected corresponding to the starting memory, and then the process of selecting either the big hit symbol or the deviating symbol is performed, and the symbol variation of the special symbol is performed according to the selection result. Is started. Also, the number of jackpot determination values is changed according to the extracted random number value in the continuous chan mode 1, the occurrence rate of the continuous chan in the memory is changed, and the interest of the game is enhanced for the player.

In- memory linked channel processing FIG. 11 shows step S110 in the normal processing program.
5 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the in-memory consecutive chan processing. When this subroutine is started, first in step S130, it is determined whether or not it is a starting operation in the starting memory after the end of the big hit. The start-up operation in the start-up memory is an operation in which the start-up is stored within four ranges after the jackpot is over and the fluctuation of the special figure is started. If it is not the starting operation in the starting memory (for example, if the number is more than four and the starting operation is the fifth one), the routine of this time is ended and the routine processing program is returned to. On the other hand, in the case of the starting operation in the starting memory, the routine proceeds to step S132, where it is judged whether or not the continuous chan mode 1 is in progress. The continuous chan mode 1 refers to an in-memory continuous chan mode, that is, a state in which the big hit is likely to continue chan during the starting operation in the four starting memories after the big hit ends. It should be noted that even if the continuous chan mode 1 is entered, the continuous chan does not always occur. To the end, the continuous chan in the memory is likely to occur, and the probability of continuous chan changes depending on the extracted random number value of the continuous chan mode 1. In order to enter the continuous chan mode 1, when the random number for continuous chan mode 1 conversion is extracted in a subroutine of a big hit process described later, the random number for continuous chan mode 1 conversion is a winning value (in this embodiment, “7”, “3”). , "5" is the winning value). If the random number for continuous chan mode 1 conversion is not a hit and is out of order (if it is a random number value other than “7”, “3”, and “5”), the continuous chan mode 1 is not entered.

If it is not in the continuous chan mode 1 in step S132, the routine of this time is ended and the routine is returned to the processing program. Therefore, in this case, the player will generate consecutive chan by himself. On the other hand, when the continuous churn mode 1 is entered in step S132,
In step S134, branch determination is performed based on the extracted random number value in continuous channel mode 1. Branch decision is continuous Chan mode 1
When the extracted random number value of the continuous chan mode 1 is “7”, the process proceeds to step S136, and when the extracted random number value of the continuous chan mode 1 is “3”, the process proceeds to step S13.
8, and when the extracted random number value in the continuous channel mode 1 is “5”, the process branches to step S140. In step S136, the jackpot determination value is set to 20 corresponding to the fact that the extracted random number value in the continuous Chan mode 1 is "7". The random number for jackpot determination changes depending on the jackpot probability. For example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200, the random number for jackpot determination is 20.
It becomes 0. In addition, normally, the number of random numbers corresponding to a big hit (that is, a big hit determination value) is one. Therefore, if the jackpot judgment value is set to 20, the jackpot probability is 20/200.
Will be 1/10. As a result, the jackpot probability for each one of the starting memories is 1/10, that is, the probability of a continuous change in the first starting memory is 1/10, and similarly, the probability of being consecutive in the second starting memory is the same. Since the probability of chanting is 1/10, the probability of consecutive chanting at the third starting memory is 1/10, and the probability of consecutive chanting at the fourth starting memory is 1/10, the total is 4 Corresponding to each starting memory, after all, the probability of occurrence of in-memory consecutive chan is increased to 4/10.

Similarly, in step S138, the jackpot determination value is set to 10 corresponding to the fact that the extracted random number value in the continuous chan mode 1 is "3". The random numbers for jackpot determination vary depending on the jackpot probability. For example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200, there are 200 random numbers for jackpot determination. Therefore, if the jackpot determination value is 10, the jackpot probability is 10
It becomes 1/20 at / 200. As a result, the probability of occurrence of in-memory consecutive chan is increased to 4/20, corresponding to four starting memories. In addition, in step S140, the jackpot determination value is set to 5 in response to the extracted random number value of the continuous Chan mode 1 being “3”. The random numbers for jackpot determination vary depending on the jackpot probability. For example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200, there are 200 random numbers for jackpot determination. Therefore, if the jackpot determination value is 5, the jackpot probability is 5/200, which is 1/40. As a result, the probability of occurrence of continuous memory chan is increased to 4/40 corresponding to four starting memories.

Here, the lighting mode of the continuous Chan expectation indicator 91 provided above the variable display unit 62 of the game board 13 by the extracted random number value of the continuous Chan mode 1 (that is,
The mode of the expectation degree of the in-memory consecutive chan is determined. For example,
When the extracted random number value of the continuous chan mode 1 is "7", three LEDs of the continuous chan expectation indicator 91 are turned on to inform the player that the expected probability of the continuous chan in the memory is very high.
When the extracted random number value in the continuous chan mode 1 is “3”, two LEDs of the continuous chan expectation indicator 91 are turned on to inform the player that the expected occurrence of the continuous chan in the memory is slightly higher, and the continuous chan mode is further set. When the extracted random number value of 1 is "5", one LED of the continuous chan expectation indicator 91 is turned on to inform the player that the expected probability of continuous chan in the memory is high.
In this case, the lighting of the LED of the continuous Chan expectation indicator 91 may be started during the big hit, or may be started after the big hit ends, and various patterns are possible. The best pattern should be adopted according to the game machine model and the business policy of the hall. In addition, the expected occurrence degree of consecutive chan in memory is not limited to the example in which the consecutive chan expectation indicator 91 is used to notify the player. For example, when a liquid crystal TV or the like is used as the special symbol display device 63, a liquid crystal TV or the like. May be used to inform the gaming machine of the expected degree of occurrence of the in-memory consecutive chan together with the special figure. That is, while the symbol of the special figure is changing, a part of the screen of the liquid crystal TV or the like is used to display the occurrence expectation degree of the in-memory consecutive channel. At this time, for example, the expected degree of occurrence of a consecutive chan in the memory may be displayed by a meter (displayed by a level meter, etc.), or the display between each round of the big hit cycle and the display after the big hit may be displayed. You may make it differ according to an expectation. This will make the players more entertaining and make the game even more entertaining.

After step S136, step S138, or step S140, the routine of this time is ended and the routine processing program is returned to. in this way,
Normally, one jackpot determination value is used to extract a random number for jackpot determination (that is, a jackpot lottery is performed based on a normal jackpot probability setting value). On the other hand, when the continuous churn mode 1 is entered, the number of big hit determination values increases corresponding to the extracted random number value of the continuous chan mode 1, and the occurrence rate of the continuous chan in memory is dramatically increased. As a result, there are more chances for the in-memory consecutive chan, and the interest of the game is enhanced for the player.

Symbol Variation Process FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the symbol variation process of step S26 in the main routine.
When this subroutine is started, first, step S15
At 0, the reach generation process (details will be described later in a subroutine) is performed. This is to adjust the proportion of the reach that appears according to the set value of the reach occurrence rate or to generate a special reach, thereby increasing the expectation of the player during the consecutive chance time. Then, step S15
In 1, it is determined whether or not it is the fluctuation stop time of the symbol (that is, the fluctuation stop timing). The fluctuation stop time is a time point (timing) at which the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 fluctuates and stops. If it is not the fluctuation stop time, the fluctuation process of the special figure is performed in step S152. As a result, the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 changes (the symbol scrolls). Next, in step S153, it is determined whether or not a reach has occurred (that is, whether or not it is a processing instruction that causes the reach). If it is not a processing instruction for generating the reach, then the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, at this time, the symbol variation of the mere special drawing is performed. If it is a processing instruction to generate a reach, the process proceeds to step S154 and the reach is generated by the variation process of the special figure. Thereby, the symbols on the special symbol display device 63 are reach scrolled. After step S154, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation stop time is determined in step S151, the process proceeds to step S155, and the special symbol display device 63 is displayed.
Stop the fluctuation of symbols. As a result, the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is stopped at the symbol selected in the above-mentioned subroutine of the usual process. 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, and if it is a big hit symbol, the process is changed to the big hit process in step S158 (see the subroutine of FIG. 14). As a result, a big hit game is played. 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 disengagement process. In dislodgement processing,
Processing such as producing a sound effect suitable for the deviation is performed. Next, in step S162, the process is changed to the normal process, and the normal process is started again. After step S162,
Return to the main routine.

Reach Generation Processing FIG. 13 shows step S1 in the symbol variation processing program.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the reach generation process of 50. When this subroutine is started, first in step S170, a branch determination is made based on the set value of the reach appearance rate (that is, the reach occurrence rate). The branch determination is determined by the set value of the reach occurrence rate. When the set value of the reach occurrence rate is [Setting 1], go to step S172. When the set value of the reach occurrence rate is [Set 2], go to step S174.
If the reach occurrence rate setting value is [Setting 3], step S
176 respectively. In step S172, 1 is set corresponding to the set value of the reach occurrence rate being [Setting 1].
Reach will appear at a rate of / 7. Since there are 15 types of special maps, the normal reach occurrence rate is 1/15. Therefore, when the reach is adjusted to appear at a rate of 1/7, the reach is generated at a rate twice as high as the normal case. Similarly, in step S174, 1 is set corresponding to the set value of the reach occurrence rate being [Setting 2].
Reach will appear at a rate of / 15. this is,
Normal reach rate. Further, in step S176, the reach is made to appear at a ratio of 1/30 corresponding to the setting value of the reach occurrence rate being [Setting 3]. Since there are 15 types of special maps, the normal reach rate is 1 /
If the reach is adjusted to be 1/30, the reach is generated at a rate 1/2 times that of the normal case (reach appearance rate is reduced). In this way, the reach appearance rate of the special figure is controlled according to the set value of the reach occurrence rate setting device 328.

After any of step S172, step S174 or step S176, the process proceeds to step S178 to determine whether or not the continuous chan mode 1 is in progress. The continuous chan mode 1 is the in-memory continuous chan mode as described above, that is, 4 after the big hit ends.
This is because the big hit is likely to be consecutively changed during the starting operation in the starting memory, and in order to enter the continuous changeover mode 1, when the continuous changeover mode 1 conversion random number is extracted, the continuous changeover mode 1 conversion random number is extracted. Is a hit value (in this embodiment, “7”, “3”, and “5” are hit values). If the random number for continuous chan mode 1 conversion is not a hit and is out of order (if it is a random number value other than “7”, “3”, and “5”), the continuous chan mode 1 is not entered. Step S178
In the continuous chan mode 1, the process proceeds to step S180 and the reach occurrence probability is set to the highest probability. The highest probability is, for example, 1/2. This makes it very easy to reach during the starting game in memory. In addition,
Reach may be generated in all during the continuous Chang mode 1, that is, during the starting game in the memory. In this way, the player will be very excited by the expectation of Ren Chang and can enjoy the game. Next, in step S182, the probability of occurrence of special reach (long reach) is set to the highest probability. The highest probability is, for example, 1/2. As a result, half of the reach that occurs during the starting game in memory becomes a special reach. It should be noted that during the continuous Chang mode 1, that is, during the start game in the memory, the special reach may be generated in all. Step S180 and Step S1
By performing the process of 82, when the reach is applied during the starting game in the memory, a normal reach occurs with a half probability, and a special reach similarly occurs with a half probability. After the processing of step S182,
The process returns to the symbol variation process of FIG.

On the other hand, if it is not in the continuous chan mode 1 in step S178, the process proceeds to step S184 to determine whether or not the continuous chan mode 2 is set. What is Ren Chan Mode 2?
As mentioned above, the semi-continuous chan mode means that the big hit is likely to continue within a predetermined number of times (eg, 30 or 50 times) after the big hit ends, and the continuous chan mode 2 is entered. In order to do so, when the random number for continuous Chan mode 2 conversion is extracted, this random number for continuous Chan mode 2 conversion is a winning value (“7” in this embodiment,
This is a case where "3" and "5" are winning values. If the random number for continuous chan mode 2 conversion is not a hit and is out of order (a random number value other than “7”, “3”, and “5”), then continuous chan mode 1 is not entered. If the continuous chan mode 2 is selected in step S184, the process proceeds to step S188. If the continuous chan mode is not 2, the process proceeds to step S186. In step S186, it is determined whether or not the probability variation game of the big hit is in progress. If the probability variation game is being played, the process branches to step S188, and if it is not the probability variation game, the process proceeds to step S192.

In step S188, the reach occurrence probability is made high. The high probability is, for example, 1/5. As a result, the reach is likely to occur during the starting game within the range of the predetermined number of starts after the jackpot that is likely to cause semi-reliable chan and during the probability variation game. . Next, in step S190, the probability of occurrence of special reach is set to the highest probability. The highest probability is, for example, 1/3. As a result, one-third of the reach that occurs during the starting game within the predetermined starting number range after the end of the big hit and during the probability variation game becomes the special reach. By performing the processing of step S188 and step S190, when the reach is applied within the predetermined start number range after the big hit and during the probability variation game, an ordinary reach occurs with a probability of 1/5, and similarly 1 Special reach will occur with a probability of / 3. Step S19
After the process of 0, the process returns to the symbol variation process of FIG. On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S192 instead of the probability variation game in step S186, the normal reach occurrence probability is set in step S192, and step S19
The normal special reach occurrence probability is set at 4, and then the process returns to the symbol variation process of FIG. Therefore, in this case, since the reach is generated in correspondence with the set value of the reach generation rate, the reach is utilized by the player himself. In this way, control is performed to change the reach occurrence probability (increase the reach occurrence probability) during the period in which continuous chans may occur, that is, during the continuous chan chance time, to further increase the player's expectation. You can In addition,
The variation of the reach occurrence rate may be performed not only after the jackpot is over (for example, during the consecutive chance time) but also during another game. For example, the reach occurrence probability may be changed during the morning period and the evening period. Alternatively, control may be performed to suddenly change the reach occurrence probability regardless of the game state. By doing so, it is possible to further increase the variety of players' expectations.

Big Hit Processing FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the big hit processing subroutine of step S28 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, step S200
Check the V prize (that is, determine 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, the count prize is checked (that is, whether or not there is a count prize) in step S202. With count winning, when the variable winning device 65 is opened, a ball is won in the variable winning device 65,
It means counting by the count switch 322.

After checking the count winning, it is determined in step S204 whether or not the condition for ending one cycle is satisfied. The condition for ending one cycle is, for example, a state in which the special winning opening solenoid is excited for 29.5 seconds or a fixed number of balls (10) and the attacker 65 is opened. If the condition for ending one cycle is not satisfied, that is, if 29.5 seconds have not elapsed since the attacker 65 opened, or if a certain number of balls (10) have not been won in the attacker 65, this time When the condition of ending one cycle is satisfied, the routine proceeds to step S206, and it is determined whether or not the continuation condition of the jackpot cycle is satisfied. The continuation condition is a condition that allows a player to win a V and move to the next cycle. If the continuation condition of the big hit cycle is satisfied, the big hit process of the next cycle is performed in step S208. Then, the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, if the player wins the V prize, the next big hit cycle is executed.

On the other hand, when the continuation condition of the big hit cycle is not satisfied (for example, when a so-called puncture occurs or at the last time of the big hit cycle), step S
The process proceeds to 210, and it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol as appropriate). The probability variation symbol refers to a symbol that varies (for example, increases) the big hit occurrence probability next time, for example, “777”, “3”.
The symbols "33" and "555" correspond. When the big hit design is the probability fluctuation design, the big hit probability is increased in step S212. Therefore, if the jackpot design is a probability fluctuation design, the chances of a jackpot occurring next time increase,
Players will be thrilled.

Next, in step S214, random probability random symbol random numbers are extracted. The probability variation symbol chan random number is a random number that determines whether or not the next big hit is likely to become a probability variation pattern during the probability variation of the big hit. For example, "777"
When a big hit occurs in (probability variation pattern), the next big hit is again a probability variation pattern ("777", "333" or "55").
5 ”). The probability variation symbol random number has a hit value and an outlier, and the probability of a hit value is, for example, about 1/10. If the probability variation symbol consecutive random number is a winning value, the next big hit symbol is likely to be a probability variation symbol, the probability of becoming a probability variation symbol consecutive chan is increased, and it is extremely advantageous to the player. However, even if the probability variation symbol random number is a hit value, the next big hit symbol does not absolutely become a probability variation symbol, and the probability that the next big hit symbol will be a probability variation symbol is only increased. In other words, it is in a state of entering the probability variation mode. In addition, the extraction result of the probability variation symbol continuous random number is used in a subroutine of a stop symbol creation process described later. Next, in step S216, the process is changed to a normal process, and then the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when the big hit symbol is not the probability variation symbol in step S210, the process branches to step S218 to extract the random number for consecutive chan mode 1 conversion. Therefore, at this time, the probability of the next big hit does not increase or is returned to the normal value. Here, the random number for continuous chan mode 1 conversion is a random number that determines whether or not to enter the continuous chan mode in memory. The random number for continuous Chan mode 1 conversion has a hit value and an outlier, and the probability of the hit value is, for example, 1/2.
It is a degree. If the random number for consecutive chan mode 1 conversion is a winning value, an in-memory consecutive chan is likely to occur, which is advantageous to the player. However, even if the random number for continuous chan mode 1 conversion is a winning value, it does not absolutely occur next in-memory continuous chan, but only the probability that the next big hit becomes in-memory continuous chan. In other words, it is in a state of entering the continuous memory chang mode. The extraction result of the continuous random mode 1 conversion random number is used in the above-described subroutine of the continuous continuous channel processing.

Then, in step S220, a random number extraction process for continuous Chan mode 2 conversion (details will be described later in a subroutine).
I do. The continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number is a random number that determines whether or not to enter the semi-continuous Chan mode. Random Chan Mode 2 conversion random number has a hit value and an outlier,
The probability of a winning value is, for example, about 1/2. If the random number for consecutive chan mode 2 conversion is a winning value, a semi consecutive chan is likely to occur, which is advantageous to the player. However, even if the random number for continuous chan mode 2 conversion is a winning value, it is not absolutely the next semi-continuous chan, and the probability that the next big hit will be a semi-continuous chan is only increased. In other words, it will be in the state of entering the semi-reliable Chang mode. The extraction result of the continuous random number mode 2 conversion random number is used in a subroutine of a random number updating process described later.

In addition, when the random number for converting continuous chan mode 2 is a winning value in step S220, 30 times, 50 times, 10 times after the big hit ends as a mode of semi-continuous chang.
A process of determining which of 0 times of starting the semi-ream chan occurs is performed. That is, the mode of semi-ream chan is determined. After the big hit, 30 times, 50 times, 100 times
Instead of the number of times of starting, for example, a semi-continuous chan form in which continuous chan is generated in a state where the balls are driven by the number corresponding to the number of balls of the upper plate 21 (for example, about 100 balls), or another form. (For example, the game time after the jackpot is over) may be used to determine the semi-ream chan. Also, plate 2
It is also possible to have a semi-continuous chan form in which a continuous chan is generated in a state where the balls are driven by the number corresponding to 1 and the number of stored spheres of the lower plate 32. After step S220, step S21
The process proceeds to step 6, the process is changed to a normal process, and then the process returns to the main routine.

In this way, when the special symbol display device 63 is in a big hit state, the big winning opening solenoid is excited for a certain period of time or a certain number of balls in each cycle under the condition that the V winning is won after the first sylk and the attacker 65 is activated. Open up to 16
Continue until cycle. In addition, when the big hit design of this time is the probability fluctuation design, the big hit probability increases after the big hit ends, the probability variation symbol consecutive Chan random number is extracted, and the next big hit is again the probability variation design (“777”, “333” or “ 555 "). Also,
If the big hit symbol of this time is not the probability fluctuation symbol, the extraction of the random number for the continuous Chan mode 1 conversion and the random number for the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion is performed, and it is determined whether to enter the in-memory continuous Chan mode or the semi-continuous Chan mode.

Random Chan Mode 2 Conversion Random Number Extraction Process FIGS. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing a subroutine of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number extraction process of step S220 in the big hit processing program. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S2100, a random number for continuous Chan mode 2 conversion is extracted. Then, step S
At 2102, a branch determination is made based on the continuous Chan setting distribution rate.
The branching determination is determined by the distribution rate setting value of the semi-continuous chang rate, and when the time zone continuous chan rate of the semi-continuous chan is setting 1, to step S2104, and when setting 2 is step S21.
06, the setting 3 branches to step S2108, and the setting 4 branches to step S2110. A. When the time-series continuous chan rate is setting 1 When the time-series continuous chan rate is setting 1, step S2104
Then, in step S2104, it is determined whether or not it is during the morning period. During the morning period, the process advances to step S2112 to increase the random number determination value (that is, the random number determination hit value). As mentioned above, Ren Chan Mode 2
Since the conversion random number has a hit value and an outlier, and the probability of the hit value is, for example, about 1/2, step S211 is performed.
By the processing of 2, the probability of the winning value becomes larger than 1/2 (for example, about 70%).

Next, in step S2114 of FIG. 15, it is determined whether the extracted random number is a hit value. If the extracted random number is the winning value, it is converted to the continuous chan mode 2 in step S2116 (that is, the semi-continuous chan mode is entered).
Then, in step S2117, the effective period of the continuous chan mode 2 is determined. As the effective period of the continuous chan mode 2, for example, the number of effective start times of the semi-continuous chan is 30 times, 50
Or 100 times, or the effective time of the semi-ream chan is determined to be 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. In the continuous chan mode 2, a special starting game that determines the occurrence of a big hit state with a high probability state within a range of a predetermined number of starts or a predetermined start time after the end of the big hit is performed, and the big hit becomes a state in which it is very easy to make a continuous change. Then, at this time, the number of special starting games, that is, the effective period of the consecutive chans in which the consecutive chans occur with high probability is displayed by the consecutive chan expected starting number display 93. It should be noted that the valid period of the continuous chan mode 2 may be set to be valid until the next big hit, for example, without setting the number of starts or the starting time. After step S2117, the process returns to the big hit processing program. As described above, when the extracted random number is the winning value during the morning period, the semi-continuous chan mode is apt to occur, and the semi-continuous chan is easily generated, which is advantageous to the player. Also, by providing such a morning period that is advantageous to the player, it becomes possible to attract the players to the hall even immediately after the opening time. If the extracted random number is an outlier in step S2114, the process jumps to steps S2116 and S2117 and returns to the jackpot processing program. Therefore, although semi-continuous chan is not always generated even in the morning period, when the time period continuous chan ratio is set to 1, semi-continuous chan is extremely likely to occur.

On the other hand, if it is not during the morning period in step S2104, the flow advances to step S2118 to determine whether it is during the evening period. During the evening period, the process advances to step S2120 to decrease the random number determination value (that is, the random number determination hit value). As described above, the random number for continuous Chan mode 2 conversion has a hit value and an outlier, and the probability of the hit value is, for example, about 1/2.
By the processing of 2120, the probability of the winning value becomes smaller than 1/2 (for example, about 30%). After step S2120, the process proceeds to step S2114 in FIG. Therefore, when the time-series consecutive chan ratio is set to 1, on the contrary, the semi-continuous chan is less likely to occur in the evening period. If it is not an evening period in step S2118, step S2
The process proceeds to 2122 and returns to the normal random number judgment value. As a result, the probability of the winning value of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number is 1 /
The normal value of 2 is restored. After step S2122, the process advances to step S2114 in FIG. Therefore, when the time period consecutive chan rate is set to 1, the occurrence rate of the semi consecutive chan is normal unless it is neither the morning period nor the evening period. As described above, when the time period consecutive chan ratio is set to 1, semi consecutive chan is extremely likely to occur during the morning period, is normal during the daytime, and is unlikely to occur during the evening period.

B. When the time period continuous chan ratio is setting 2 When the time period continuous chan ratio is setting 2, step S2106
Then, in step S2106, it is determined whether or not it is during the morning period. During the morning period, the process advances to step S2124 to decrease the random number determination value. As a result, the probability of the winning value of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number is 1 /
It becomes smaller than 2 (for example, about 30%). After step S2124, the process advances to step S2114 in FIG. Therefore, when the time zone consecutive chan rate is set to 2,
Semi-ream chan is less likely to occur during the morning period. On the other hand, if it is not in the morning period in step S2106, the process proceeds to step S2126, and it is determined whether or not it is in the evening period. During the evening period, the process advances to step S2128 to increase the random number determination value. As a result, the probability of the winning value of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number is 1 /
It becomes larger than 2 (for example, about 70%). After step S2128, the process proceeds to step S2114 in FIG. Therefore, when the time zone consecutive chan rate is set to 2,
Semi-run chan is very likely to occur during the evening period. If it is not the evening period in step S2126, the flow advances to step S2130 to return to the normal random number determination value. As a result, the probability of the winning value of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number is returned to the normal value of 1/2. Step S
After 2130, the process advances to step S2114 in FIG. Therefore, when the time period consecutive chan rate is set to 2, the occurrence rate of the semi consecutive chan is normal unless it is neither the morning period nor the evening period. As described above, when the time zone continuous chan ratio is set to 2, the semi continuous chan is less likely to occur during the morning period, is normal during the daytime, and is extremely likely to occur during the evening period.

C. When the time-series continuous chan rate is set to 3 When the time-series continuous chan rate is set to 3, step S in FIG.
The process branches to step 2108, and it is determined in step S2108 whether or not it is during the morning period. During the morning period, the process advances to step S2132 to increase the random number determination value.
As a result, the probability of the winning value of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number becomes larger than 1/2 (for example, about 70%).
After step S2132, the process advances to step S2114. Therefore, when the time zone continuous Chang rate is set to 3,
Semi-run chan is very likely to occur during the morning period. On the other hand, if it is not during the morning period in step S2108, the flow advances to step S2134 to determine whether it is during the evening period. During the evening period, the process advances to step S2132 to increase the random number determination value. As a result, similarly, the probability of the winning value of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number becomes larger than 1/2, and the semi-continuous Chan is extremely likely to occur in the evening period. If it is not the evening period in step S2134, step S2134
Proceed to 2136 to decrease the random number judgment value. As a result, the probability of the winning value of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number becomes smaller than 1/2 (for example, about 30%). Step S21
After 36, the process proceeds to step S2114. Therefore, when the time period consecutive chan ratio is set to 3, the semi consecutive chan is less likely to occur during the daytime, which is neither the morning period nor the evening period. As described above, when the time zone consecutive chan ratio is set to 3, semi consecutive chan is very likely to occur during the morning period, semi consecutive chan is unlikely to occur during the daytime, and semi consecutive chan is extremely likely to occur during the evening period. It will be easier.

D. When the time-series continuous chan rate is set to 4 When the time-series continuous chan rate is set to 4, step S in FIG.
It branches to 2110, and in this step S2110, returns to the normal random number judgment value. As a result, the probability of the winning value of the continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number is returned to the normal value of 1/2. After step S2110, step S2114
Proceed to. Therefore, when the time-series consecutive chan rate is set to 4, the occurrence rate of the semi-sequential chan is normal in all of the morning period, daytime, and evening period. In this way, the continuous Chan mode 2 that determines whether or not to enter the continuous Chan mode 2 (that is, the semi-continuous Chan mode)
The judgment value of the conversion random number is changed by setting, and the semi-continuous chan rate changes depending on the time zone. Therefore, the game is highly entertaining, and the fun of the game is enhanced. For example, both beginners and experts can enjoy the game equally. In addition, it is possible to easily adjust the profit relationship between the hall and the player, and it is possible to change the generation pattern of semi-ream chan depending on the time of day, flexibly responding to the customer base that changes depending on the time of day and the day of the week. become able to.

Continuous Chan Judgment Process FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the continuous Chan judgment process of step S32 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first step S
At 230, the game time after the big hit and the number of starts are compared with each consecutive Chang condition set value. Next, in step S232, it is determined whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [the set value 1]. "Within the set value 1" means within 4 times of starting after the end of the big hit, and when continuous chan occurs within the "set value 1", it becomes an in-memory continuous chan. If the number of starts is within the [set value 1], it is determined in step S234 whether or not a big hit has occurred. If a big hit occurs, step S2
Proceeding to 36, the consecutive chan counter 1 is incremented by [+1]. The continuous chan counter 1 counts the number of times the continuous chan is generated in [the set value 1] (that is, within 4 times of the start after the big hit is finished).

Then, in step S238, the occurrence of the continuous channel 1 is notified. The notification is performed on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, a notification such as "in-memory consecutive chan start" or "3 consecutive chan start" is played from the speaker 112 using a voice synthesis IC. Note that another notification mode (for example, sound effect generation) may be used. As a result, the player can surely recognize that the consecutive chan has occurred within 4 times of the number of times of start after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the enjoyment of the game. In addition, it is possible to appeal to other players. The notification (for example, in-store broadcasting) on the management device 350 side will be described later. Note that step S234
When a big hit has not occurred, it branches to step S240 and it is determined that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, and the data regarding the consecutive chan condition (game time and start count counted after the big hit ends) is cleared. To do. This prepares for the next calculation of data relating to the continuous change condition. After step S240, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S232 that the number of starts after the big hit is not within the "set value 1", step S232 is performed.
The flow branches to 242, and it is determined whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [the set value 2]. "Within the set value 2" means within 30 times of starting after the end of the big hit, and when continuous chan occurs within the "set value 2", it becomes a semi-continuous chan. If the number of starts is within the [set value 2], step S2
At 44, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred. If a big hit occurs, the process proceeds to step S246, and the continuous chan counter 2
Is incremented by [+1]. The continuous chan counter 2 counts the number of times the continuous chan is generated in [the set value 2] (that is, the number of times of starting after the big hit is 30 times or less, or the number of starting times is 50 times or less). Next, in step S248, the generation of the continuous channel 2 is notified. The notification is similarly performed on the pachinko machine 1 side, for example,
A voice synthesizing IC is used to synthesize a voice suitable for a continuous jackpot and notify it. As a result, the player can surely recognize that a continuous chan has occurred within 30 times of starting after the end of the big hit, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to appeal to other players.
If no big hit occurs in step S244, the process branches to step S240, it is determined that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, the data regarding the consecutive chan condition is cleared, and the data regarding the next consecutive chan condition is calculated. Be prepared for.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S242 that the number of start-ups after the big hit is not within [the set value 2], step S2
It branches to 50 and determines whether or not the game time after the big hit is within [set value 3]. "Within the set value 3" means that the actual operating time after the jackpot is within 10 minutes, and when continuous chan occurs within the "set value 3", it becomes a semi-continuous chan. When the game time is within [set value 3], step S2
At 52, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred. If a big hit occurs, the process proceeds to step S254, and the consecutive chan counter 3
Is incremented by [+1]. The continuous chan counter 3 counts the number of times the continuous chan is generated in [the set value 3] (that is, within the actual operating time of 10 minutes after the end of the big hit).

Then, in step S256, the occurrence of the continuous channel 3 is notified. Similarly, the notification is performed on the pachinko machine 1 side, for example, by synthesizing a sound suitable for a continuous jackpot big hit and notifying. As a result, the player can surely recognize that a continuous churn has occurred within 10 minutes of the actual operating time after the end of the big hit, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to appeal to other players. If a big hit does not occur in step S252, the process branches to step S240, it is determined that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, and the data related to the consecutive chan condition is cleared.
It will be prepared for the next calculation of data related to the continuous Chang condition. After step S238, step S248 or step S256, the process proceeds to step S258 to count the value of each consecutive chan counter. Next, in step S260, each piece of consecutive chan data is calculated. As the consecutive chan data, for example, the number of consecutive chan 1 to consecutive chan 3, the consecutive chan ratio under each condition of set value 1 to set value 3, the number of consecutive chan or more, the maximum consecutive chan number, the average consecutive chan occurrence There is time etc. Step S260
After the processing of, returns to the main routine.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 itself determines the continuous jackpot jackpot, and distinguishes between a normal jackpot and a jackpot jackpot. This has the advantage that it is possible to determine the occurrence of the so-called "continuous chan big hit" state with a simple configuration. In addition, it is possible to easily collect data using the Ren Chan jackpot information. In particular, the contents of consecutive chan are determined by making a fine distinction between the in-memory consecutive chan and the semi consecutive chan, and accordingly, it becomes possible to perform detailed data collection. Further, by utilizing the continuous chan jackpot information, the notification of the regular smash jackpot and the continuous chan jackpot can be distinguished in different ways, and the joy of the player can be enhanced.

Stop Symbol Creation Process FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the stop symbol creation process of step S34 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first in step S270, a detachment stop symbol is randomly created. This is to make the disengagement stop design random so as not to be biased to a constant one, and for example, to create the disengagement stop design using random numbers. Next, the detachment stop design created in step S272 is stored in the memory. The stored disengagement stop pattern is taken out and used at the time of disengagement when the determination result of a big hit or disengagement is obtained. Then, step S274.
Then, it is determined whether the random probability random symbol random number is a winning value. The probability variation symbol continuous random number is extracted in step S214 of the above-described big hit processing program, and is a random number that determines whether or not the next big hit is likely to become a probability variation pattern during the probability variation of the big hit. If the probability variation symbol consecutive chan random number is a winning value, the process proceeds to step S276, and the probability of occurrence of the probability variation symbol is set to 1/2 (50%) to create a big hit symbol. As a result, the probability that a big hit will occur with a probability variation pattern such as "777" next time will be halved. In other words, it is easy to be in a state of continuous change of probability variation patterns, which can increase the interest of the player. Then, step S2
At 78, the hit stop symbol is stored in the memory. The stored hit stop pattern, when the result of determination whether it is a big hit or out
When it hits, it is taken out and used. Step S278
After the processing of, returns to the Mayroutine.

On the other hand, if the probability variation symbol consecutive chan random number is not a hit value but an outlier in step S274, step S2
Proceeding to 80, a branch judgment is made based on the stop symbol appearance rate setting value. The branch determination is determined by the set value of the stop symbol appearance rate, and in the case of the stop symbol appearance rate setting 3, step S282
To setting S2, to step S284, further setting 1
If so, the process branches to step S286. In step S282, the jackpot pattern is created by setting the appearance rate of the probability variation symbol to 5/15, corresponding to the setting 3 of the stop symbol appearance rate.
As a result, the probability that a big hit will occur next time with a probability variation pattern such as "777" is 5/15 (that is, 1/15).
It becomes 3). Similarly, in step S284, the appearance rate of the probability variation symbol is 3/15 corresponding to the setting 2 of the stop symbol appearance rate.
(That is, 1/5) and a big hit symbol is created. As a result, the probability that a big hit will occur next time with a probability variation pattern such as "777" becomes 3/15. In step S286, the jackpot pattern is created by setting the appearance rate of the probability variation symbol to 1/20, corresponding to the setting 1 of the stop symbol appearance rate. As a result, next time, for example, the probability of a big hit with a probability variation pattern such as "777" is 1/15 of the probability of normal time.
Which is lower than 1/20. Step S28
2, after 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 may routine.

As described above, when the probability variation symbol consecutive chan random number is the winning value, the probability of occurrence of the probability variation symbol becomes 1/2, and the probability that a big hit will occur again in the probability variation symbol next time becomes extremely high and the probability variation. When the random symbol random number is an outlier, the appearance rates of the probability variation symbols are 5/15, 3/15, and 1/20, respectively, corresponding to the set values 3 to 1 of the stop symbol appearance rate. Therefore, although the probability that a big hit will occur in the probability variation pattern next time is low, there is a possibility that the probability variation pattern chan will occur with a considerably higher probability than usual, on the other hand, in particular,
Only when the setting value is 1, the probability is lower than usual, the interest of the game is increased, and the interest of the player can be increased.

External Information Processing FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the external information processing subroutine of step S36 in the main routine.
When this subroutine is started, first, step S30
When 0, the hit ball information is output to the management device 350. The number of balls hit is the number of balls shot by the player and hit on the game board 13, and the number of hit balls = safe balls + out balls. The driving ball information is output in order to obtain the time when the player actually played the game. Next, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation has started. When the symbol variation is started, a start signal is sent to the management device 35 in step S304.
Output to 0. On the other hand, if the symbol variation has not started, the process jumps to step S304 and step S306.
Proceed to. The reason why the start signal is actually output when the variation of the symbols is started is that the special symbols do not start to vary when the number of the winnings is four or more even if the winning is won. Therefore, the start signal is output after the fluctuation of the special figure is actually started. On the other hand, on the side of the management device 350, the start signal is counted to grasp the occurrence status of continuous channels.

In step S306, it is determined whether or not a big hit is in progress. If it is a big hit, the following step S308
Then, the jackpot signal is output to the hall management device 350. The big hit signal notifies that a big hit has occurred, but the big hit signal may include big hit symbol information. Further, instead of the big hit signal, for example, the big hit information may include information such as the number of times the cycle is continued during the big hit. After step S308, the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, step S308 is jumped to step S310.

In step S310, continuous channel information is output. As the consecutive chan information, for example, a count for each consecutive chan (for example, in-memory consecutive chan, semi consecutive chan, etc.),
There is calculation result data. This is because it is possible for the pachinko machine 1 side to determine the occurrence of a continuous chan big hit and to output various continuous chan information based on the result of the judgment, so that it can be output to the outside as continuous chan information. . Next, in step S312, various other information is output.
Other various information is information other than those related to the big hit and consecutive Chan information, for example, big hit probability set value, stop symbol appearance rate set value, in-memory consecutive Chan set value, semi consecutive Chan set value, reach occurrence rate set value , The number of winnings in the starting opening (the number of balls actually winning the starting opening), the number of rotations of the accessory, the number of safe balls, the information of the firing signal, the illegal information, and the like. Then, step S3
At 14, the management device 350 inputs data to the pachinko machine 1 side. That is, the pachinko machine 1 receives the game state data transmitted from the management device 350. The game state data in this case is mainly continuous churn information, such as the number of continuous churns and the continuous churn rate.

Next, in step S316, it is determined whether or not normal processing is in progress. Since the game status data cannot be displayed unless it is normally processed, the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the processing is normally performed, the process proceeds to step S318 to display the game state data. Display is pachinko machine 1
Consecutive chan number indicator 4 as a frame display device
7 is used to display the number of consecutive changs on one display of the consecutive chang count display 47 and to display the consecutive chan rate on the other display. It should be noted that, although the continuous chan count display 47 is automatically displayed, for example, a push button switch for operation is provided, and by operating this push button switch, the game state data such as the continuous chan count and the continuous chan rate can be displayed. You may make it selectable, or for the game status data not only today but also the game status data yesterday or the total game status data since the relevant pachinko machine 1 was installed in the island equipment May be.

On the other hand, when, for example, a special figure is used as the frame display device arranged in the pachinko machine 1, and a liquid crystal display device is used as the special figure, continuous caller information is displayed on all the call-in display screens. Or you can divide the call display screen and display the continuous Chan information in a part of it,
The call-in display may be performed on another screen. Also,
Even if the screen of the liquid crystal display device is divided and is normally processed, the continuous channel information may be displayed on a part of the divided screen. Further, even if the screen of the liquid crystal display device is divided and the special drawing process is being performed (that is, the pattern of the special drawing is changing), continuous chunk information may be displayed on a part of the divided screen. By doing so, the player can obtain the continuous chan information of the gaming table while the game progresses, which is convenient and the service to the player is enhanced. When the liquid crystal display device is used, for example, a selection switch may be provided so that the special figure variation screen or the continuous channel information screen can be switched. When the normal symbol display device 64a is used, the game state data is displayed in the same manner. After step S318, the process returns to the main routine. In this way
Necessary information is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 side to the management device 350 side, and in particular, the continuous chan big hit is determined by the pachinko machine 1 itself and transmitted to the outside. In addition, the frame display device 3
By displaying the game state data on 71, the player can obtain the continuous chan information on the spot while playing the game.

Random Number Update Process FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the random number update process of step S38 in the main routine.
When this subroutine is started, first, step S35.
The big hit random number (special figure random number) is updated with 0. There are 220 kinds of big hit random numbers, for example, 0 to 219, which are for determining the big hit. 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 updating 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 a big hit is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [2
00] and [200] is taken out. Similarly, when the jackpot probability is 1/210, the random number update upper limit value is [2
10], when the probability of big hit is 1/220, the random number update upper limit value becomes [220].

When the jackpot probability is increased about 10 times and becomes, for example, 1/20, the number of jackpot random numbers for allocating the jackpot increases, and the number is 10 in total. By increasing the number of big hit random numbers in this way, the big hit 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 about 1/10. Specifically, the jackpot probability is almost 1
When it increases to 0 times and becomes 1/20, the random number update upper limit value is set to [20]. Similarly, the jackpot probability is about 10
When the number doubles to 1/21, the random number update upper limit value is set to [21], and when the jackpot probability is almost 10 times increased to 1/22, the random number update upper limit value is set to [22]. To do. That is, the random number update upper limit value may be changed and taken out so that the jackpot probability increases 10 times with respect to the set probability. Next, in step S354, it is determined whether or not the continuous chan mode 2 is in progress. The continuous chan mode 2 is a semi-continuous chan mode, for example, the number of starting times is within 30 times (or 50 times, 100 times after the end of a big hit).
It also means that the big hits tend to be continuous during the operation of (within times). It should be noted that even if the player enters the continuous chan mode 2, the continuous chan does not always occur. To the last
Semi-ream chans are likely to occur, and the probability of continuous reams changes depending on the setting value of the semi-ream chan. In order to enter the continuous chan mode 2, when the random number for continuous chan mode 2 conversion is extracted by the subroutine of the big hit process described above, the random number for continuous chan mode 2 conversion is a winning value (“7”, “3” in this embodiment). , "5" is the winning value). Random Chan Mode 2 conversion random number is not a hit,
If it is out (random value other than “7”, “3”, and “5”), the continuous chan mode 2 is not entered.

If it is not in the continuous chan mode 2 in step S354, the process proceeds to step S356, and it is determined whether or not the update result of the big hit random number is the upper limit value. This is to judge whether or not the big hit random number is updated each time this routine is repeated, and whether or not the upper limit value 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, the player will generate consecutive chan by himself. On the other hand, when the continuous churn mode 2 is entered in step S354, the process proceeds to step S360, and branch determination is performed based on the extracted random number value of the continuous churn mode 2. The branch determination is determined by the extracted random number value of the continuous chan mode 2, and when the extracted random number value of the continuous chan mode 2 is “7”, step S362.
If the extracted random number value in the continuous chan mode 2 is “3”, the process branches to step S364, and if the extracted random number value in the continuous chan mode 2 is “5”, the process branches to step S366.

In step S362, the upper limit value of the big hit random number is set to [50] corresponding to the fact that the extracted random number value in the continuous chan mode 2 is "7". Random number update upper limit is [50]
This means that the jackpot probability is 1/50, which means that the jackpot probability is increased to 1/50.
As a result, the probability of occurrence of semi-continuous chan becomes 1/50, the jackpot probability is almost four times higher than usual, and the semi-continuous chan is likely to occur. Similarly, step S3
In 64, the upper limit value of the big hit random number is set to [100] corresponding to the extracted random number value of the continuous Chan mode 2 being “3”. When the random number update upper limit value is [100], the jackpot probability is 1/100, which means that the jackpot probability is 1/100.
It means up to 100. As a result, the probability of occurrence of semi-ream chan becomes 1/100, and the probability of a big hit is almost doubled as compared with the normal case, and the semi-ream chan is easily generated. Further, in step S366, the upper limit value of the big hit random number is set to [150] in response to the extracted random number value of the continuous Chan mode 2 being "5". 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 chan becomes 1/150, the jackpot probability is increased to about 1.5 times that of the normal case, and the semi-continuous chan is likely to occur.
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 returns to [0] again at the upper limit value corresponding to the big hit probability, and the increment is repeated. Therefore, for example, when the probability of a big hit is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200], and therefore one big random number within the range of [0] to [199] is extracted to make a big hit decision. That is, random numbers are extracted with the probability of a big hit being 1/200. Also, if the method of reducing the random number update upper limit value is adopted when the jackpot probability increases, the jackpot probability increases to 1/2
When it reaches 0, the random number update upper limit value is [20], so one big number is extracted from the range of [0] to [19], and the big hit is determined. Similarly, when the jackpot probability increases to 1/50, the random number update upper limit value becomes [5
Since it is [0], a big hit is determined by extracting one random number within the range of [0] to [49]. Therefore, as the probability of a big hit increases, the possibility of catching a big hit increases dramatically. On the other hand, when the continuous chan mode 2 is entered, the upper limit value of the big hit random number is lowered according to the extracted random number value of the continuous chan mode 2, and the generation rate of the semi continuous chan is dramatically increased. As a result, the chance of semi-ream chan is increased, and the interest of the game is enhanced for the player.

Processing Program on Management Device Side Next, a processing program on the management device 350 side will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a main routine in the case of calculating consecutive chunk data in the processing program executed by the management device 350. First, step S1
In 000, it is determined whether or not it is during the change period of the continuous Chang condition setting. It should be noted that this setting means setting a continuous change condition. Here, there are the following three set values of the continuous chan condition, which are continuous chan 1 to continuous chan 3. Setting value 1 (Continuous Chan 1): 4 times of starting after the big hit ends (Continuous Chang in memory) Setting value 2 (Continuing Chan 2): 30 times of starting after the big hit end
Number of times (semi-ream chan) Set value 3 (ream chan 3): Actual operating time 1 after the big hit ends
0 minutes (semi-ream chan)

The setting value of the continuous chunk condition is provided in order to grasp the status of continuous chunk generation by distinguishing the states of continuous chunks. For example, the set value of the continuous chan 1 is a so-called in-memory continuous chan, in which a big hit occurs again after the big hit ends and the number of starts is within 4 times. Note that the setting value 3 may also be expressed as “samadare continuous chan”, “brocade continuous chan”, or the like. If it is the period for changing the continuous chang condition setting in step S1000, the process advances to step S1002 to set the continuous chang condition. In setting the continuous change condition, the contents of the set values 1 to 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 fluctuation pattern is, for example, 5/15, 3/1
It is set to one of the three values of 5 and 1/20. At this time, the stop symbol appearance rate can be easily set (for example, by operating the terminal device 364) in the hall control room for each unit, which is an advantage when set on the management device 350 side. is there.

Next, in step S1006, the jackpot probability is set. Specifically, 1/200, 1/210, 1
/ 220 special symbol display device 63 in any of the three levels
Set the jackpot probability of. Then, step S100
At 8, the in-memory consecutive chan rate is set. Specifically, the in-memory consecutive chan ratio is, for example, 3 of 1/10, 1/20, 1/40.
Set to one of the values of the stage. Then, step S10
Set a semi-ream chan rate at 10. Specifically, the semi-reciprocal change rate is set to any one of three levels, for example, 1/50, 1/100, and 1/150. Then, step S1
The reach occurrence rate is set at 011. Specifically, the reach generation rate is set to any one of three levels, for example, 1/7, 1/15, and 1/30. In addition, the jackpot probability, the in-memory reciprocal churn rate, the semi-reciprocal churn rate, and the reach occurrence rate can be easily set (for example, by operating the terminal device 364) in the hall control room for each unit. This is an advantage when the setting is made on the management device 350 side. After the processing of step S1010, the main routine ends.

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 hall including the pachinko machine 1.
The probability setting value means the probability setting device 32 on the pachinko machine 1 side.
It is the jackpot probability set in 4. For example, the jackpot probability is set to [Setting 3] and the reception is performed. In addition,
The universal figure jackpot probability may also be received together. Data from each hall including the pachinko machine 1 is the following stop symbol appearance rate, in-memory consecutive chan rate, semi consecutive chan rate,
The same applies to each set value of the reach occurrence rate. Next, in step S1014, the set value of the stop symbol appearance rate is received. The set value of the stop symbol appearance rate is the pachinko machine 1
It is the stop symbol appearance rate set by the side stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325. For example, the stop symbol appearance rate is received as [Setting 3]. Then, step S
At 1016, the set value of the in-memory continuous chang rate is received. The set value of the in-memory consecutive chan ratio is the in-memory consecutive chang ratio set by the in-memory consecutive chang ratio setting device 326 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, the in-memory continuous Chang rate is set as [Setting 3] and the reception is performed. Then, step S1
At 018, the setting value of the semi-ream chang rate is received. The set value of the semi-continuous chang rate is the semi-continuous chan rate set by the semi-continuous chan rate setting device 327 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, the semi-ream chang rate is set to [Setting 3] and the reception is performed. Next, in step S1019, the set value of the reach occurrence rate is received. The set value of the reach occurrence rate is the reach occurrence rate set by the reach occurrence rate setting device 328 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, it is received such that the reach occurrence rate is [Setting 3].

Then, in step S1020, the start signal is counted. The start signal is received by the management device 350 via the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information board 141 on the pachinko machine 1 side. This also applies to, for example, an out-ball signal and a big hit signal. The reason for counting the start signal is to determine the generation state of the continuous chan according to the number of start times of the special figure after the end of the big hit.
This is because, for example, if a big hit occurs within 4 times of starting, data is collected as an in-memory consecutive chan. Next, in step S1022, the hit ball signals are counted. Since the hit ball = safe ball + out ball, the hit ball signal is counted according to the calculation formula of the safe ball signal + out ball signal. From this, the number of balls actually fired and driven can be obtained. Next, in step S1024, the jackpot signal is similarly counted. The hit ball signal and the big hit signal are counted because they are used as parameters for calculating various data. Next, in step S1026, a calculation process of consecutive chunk data is performed. This is a calculation that is necessary for grasping the occurrence status of consecutive chan, and details will be described later in a subroutine. Next, in step S1028, the gaming state data signal is transmitted from the management device 350 to the external information disclosing means. As the external information disclosure means, for example, a frame display device arranged in the pachinko machine 1 and the island facility 50.
There is an island display device arranged at 0, a game machine information disclosure device installed in a store, etc., and game state data is sent to and displayed by each of these information disclosure means. Therefore, the consecutive chan information of each unit that is arithmetically processed by the management device 350 is displayed to the player, and the player can easily obtain the necessary consecutive chan information. Step S10
After 28, the main routine ends.

Data collection from the pachinko machine 1 side is not performed for one machine but sequentially for each machine, and finally data for all halls is collected. Then, the management device 350 performs arithmetic processing to obtain information necessary for business based on the data of all the units. Here, in this embodiment, both the pachinko machine 1 and the management device 350 can set the respective jackpot probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory consecutive chan rate, the semi consecutive chan rate, and the reach occurrence rate. However, the setting is not limited to this, and the setting may be made in another place. For example, similarly to the island facility 500, the jackpot probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory consecutive chan rate, the semi consecutive chan rate, and the reach occurrence rate may be set. In that case, the distribution of each set value 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, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory consecutive chan rate, the semi consecutive chan rate, and the reach occurrence rate. A. Set on pachinko machine 1 (set for each machine) B. Set by management device 350 (set remotely in management room) C. Set on island facility 500 D. Set elsewhere

Continuous Chan Data Calculation Processing FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a subroutine of continuous chunk data calculation processing in step S1026 in the main routine. Note that part of this subroutine has the same processing method as that of the program shown in FIG. That is, when the process shifts 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 Chang condition set value. Next, in step S1102, it is determined whether or not the number of starts after the big hit is within [the set value 1],
If it is within the [set value 1], it is further determined in step S1104 whether or not a big hit has occurred. If a big hit occurs, the process advances to step S1106 to increment the consecutive chan counter 1 counting the number of consecutive chan in the memory by [+1].

Then, in step S1108, the continuous channel 1
To notify the occurrence of. The notification is, for example, in-store broadcasting device 363.
, And perform in a style such as “XX series, in-memory consecutive chan start” or “XX series, three consecutive chan start”. That is, the information on the occurrence of consecutive jackpots is broadcast in detail together with the machine number of the gaming machine where the consecutive jackpots in memory have occurred. Also, at this time, the number of consecutive chan (for example,
Broadcast 3 consecutive Chang start). The broadcast of the number of consecutive chan is the same for the occurrence of the semi consecutive chan described later. As a result, the player surely recognizes that a continuous chan has occurred within 4 times of the number of starts after the end of the big hit, and the pleasure of the game is enhanced. In addition, the occurrence of the in-memory consecutive chan big hit is notified to the entire store including other players, and an appeal is given. Furthermore, the clerk can immediately know on which machine the consecutive chang in memory has occurred, and the response (for example, preparation of a dollar box, replacement of a tag displaying the number of occurrences of consecutive chan big hits, etc.) can be done smoothly. You can do it. Note that step S110
When the big hit is not generated in step 4, step S1110
Then, it is determined that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, and the data regarding the consecutive chan condition (game time and number of starts counted after the end of the big hit) is cleared. This prepares for the next calculation of data relating to the continuous change condition. After step S1110, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1102 that the number of starts after the big hit is not within [the set value 1], the process branches to step S1112 to determine whether the number of starts after the big hit is within the [set value 2]. To do. If the number of starts is within [the set value 2], it is determined in step S1114 whether or not a big hit has occurred. If a big hit has occurred, step S11.
Continuation Chan Counter 2 which goes to 16 and counts the number of semi-ream chans within 30 times of starting after the big hit
Is incremented by [+1]. Next, in step S1118, the occurrence of the continuous channel 2 is notified. The notification is performed in the same manner, for example, using the in-store broadcasting device 363 in the style of "XX series, semi-continuous chan start" or "XX series, 4-serial chan start". That is, the information on the occurrence of the consecutive Chan jackpot is broadcast in detail together with the machine number of the gaming machine where the semi consecutive Chan jackpot has occurred. This allows
The player surely recognizes that a semi-ream chan has occurred within 30 times of starting after the big hit, and the pleasure of the game is enhanced, and the same effect as the in-store broadcasting as in the case of step S1108 described above is exhibited. To be done. If a big hit does not occur in step S1114, the process branches to step S1110, it is determined that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, and the data regarding the consecutive chan condition is cleared.
Prepare for the next calculation of data related to the continuous Chang condition.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1112 that the number of start-ups after the big hit is not within [the set value 2], step S11
It branches to 1120 and the game time after the big hit is [Set value 3]
It is determined whether it is within the range. Game time [Set value 3]
If it is within the range, it is determined in step S1222 whether or not a big hit has occurred, and if a big hit has occurred, step S1124.
Then, the continuous chan counter 3 which counts the number of semi-continuous chans within 10 minutes after the big hit ends is incremented by [+1]. Then, step S
At 1126, the occurrence of consecutive chan 3 is notified. Similarly, for example, the in-store broadcasting device 363 is used for the notification in the style of "XX series, semi-continuous chan start" or "XX series, 5 continuous chan start". That is, the information on the occurrence of the consecutive Chan jackpot is broadcast in detail together with the machine number of the gaming machine where the semi consecutive Chan jackpot has occurred. As a result, the player surely recognizes that the semi-ream chan has occurred within the actual operating time of 10 minutes after the end of the big hit, and the same effect as the in-store broadcasting as in the case of step S1108 described above is exhibited. When no big hit occurs in step S1122, the process branches to step S1110, it is determined that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, the data regarding the consecutive chan condition is cleared, and the data regarding the next consecutive chan condition is calculated. Prepare for Steps S1108 and S11
After 18 or step S1126, the process proceeds to step S1128 to count the value of each consecutive chan counter. Next, in step S1130, each piece of consecutive chan data is calculated. As the consecutive chan data, for example, the number of consecutive chan 1 to consecutive chan 3, the consecutive chan ratio under each condition of set value 1 to set value 3, the number of consecutive chan or more, the maximum consecutive chan number, the average consecutive chan occurrence There is time etc.

Next, in step S1132, continuous chan data is created for each type of gaming machine. What are the types of gaming machines?
It is a standard for classifying gaming machines, and includes, for example, a gaming type of a gaming machine, a gaming machine type, and a gaming machine manufacturer. The game type of the gaming machine is, for example, what is called a first type, a second type, a third type, or another type. What is the type of gaming machine?
Belonging to the same game type, but different types, for example, in the case of the first type of gaming machines, "Kacho Fugetsu" from β company, β
The company is classified as "Mao". A gaming machine manufacturer refers to a gaming machine that belongs to the same gaming type (or may be another gaming type) but is manufactured by a different manufacturer. Then, step S1
At 134, data is created based on the number of consecutive chan and the rate of consecutive chan. The created data is stored in the terminal device 364.
By the operation of, the display can be selectively displayed on the display 361. The details of data organization are as follows. That is, when a consecutive chan occurs, each consecutive chan counter is counted, and the consecutive chan count obtained by the counting result is compared and judged with the consecutive chan count data for today,
Based on the determination result, display data in the order of the largest number of consecutive chans is created and can be displayed on the display 361.
The printer 362 can print. Further, the data of the number of consecutive chans is stored in the data storage device 365 of the management device 350, and the data about the number of consecutive chans is created based on the stored data, or if necessary (selectively), For example, data in the order of the highest number of consecutive chans using past data such as yesterday's data, the day before yesterday's data, or total data (data from the time the gaming machine was installed in 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 consecutive churn occurs, the count data of each consecutive chan counter is calculated, the consecutive churn rate obtained from the calculation result is compared with the today's consecutive churn rate data, and the consecutive chan is calculated based on the determination result. Display data in descending order of the Chan ratio is created so that it can be displayed on the display 361 or can be printed on the printer 362. Further, the continuous churn rate data is stored in the data storage device 365 of the management device 350.
The data about the continuous chunk rate is created based on the stored data, and if necessary (selectively), for example, yesterday's data, yesterday's data, or total data, etc. It is also possible to display on the display 361, or to print on the printer 362, the data in descending order of the continuous chunk rate using the data of. In this way, the management apparatus 350 performs the comparison determination process of the number of consecutive chan and the consecutive chan ratio, and the data is created in the order of the number of consecutive chan and the consecutive chan ratio from the comparison determination result, and the past data is used in this process. Then, the calculation is performed. Then, at this time, the above processing is performed for each type of gaming machine. Note that specific examples of data organization are shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, which will be described later. Further, specific examples of the continuous chan data for each type of gaming machine are shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 described later. Step S11
After the processing of 34, the process returns to the main routine.
The display of data is performed using the display 361, but the point is that the arranged data can be recognized externally. Therefore, when the arranged data is printed by the printer 362, the data is not limited to the display 361. It has the advantage of being easy to see. Further, the organized data may be made externally recognizable by using other methods or means.

As described above, on the management device 350 side,
The continuous jackpot jackpot information is easily collected based on the received data of the consecutive chunk jackpot occurrence information by the continuous jackpot state determination means provided in the pachinko machine 1. In particular, the contents of consecutive chan are determined by distinguishing between the in-memory consecutive chan and the semi consecutive chan, and the data collection is also performed according to this. In addition, by using the continuous chan big hit information, the in-store broadcasting device 363 distinguishes between the normal big hit and the continuous chan big hit in different modes. Furthermore, the continuous chan data is collected and organized and created, and the continuous chan data is displayed by a method as described later (see, for example, FIG. 28 and FIG. 29), and the continuous chan data is collected for each type of gaming machine. Created and displayed. As a result, it becomes possible to more accurately grasp the performance of the pedestal, the operating status of each pedestal can be immediately recognized at a glance, and the data can be effectively used as sales data in the amusement store.

Here, the definition regarding consecutive chan is explained. A. 23. First, a method of counting consecutive chans will be described with reference to FIG. 23. If a big hit occurs at a timing a in the figure and then a big hit occurs again after the big hit ends, one consecutive chan is given. Count. Also, if a big hit occurs at the timing b in the figure, and then another big hit occurs again 3 times continuously after the end of the big hit, there will be 4 consecutive chans, but the number of consecutive chans will be 3 consecutive chans. Count. In other words, two big hits and one consecutive chan (W: equivalent to double). A continuous channel signal is output once for each continuous channel.

B. Continuous Chan Rate The continuous Chan rate indicates the ratio of consecutive Chan,
It is calculated according to the formula: continuous change rate = number of continuous change / total number of big hits. This is performed, for example, for each unit or for all units to obtain the continuous Chang rate for each unit or for all units. Also,
The same is applied to the three consecutive chan rate and the four consecutive chan rate. C. Second consecutive chan rate The second consecutive chan rate is a consecutive chan rate on a game stand where the big hit is two times and one set, and is used separately from the normal consecutive chan rate. For example, it is often found in machines with probability fluctuations or gaming machines belonging to the third class. These are types that guarantee a big hit multiple times. That is, FIG. 24 (a)
When a big hit occurs at the timing c as shown in (1), the big hit probability increases, and the big hit occurs again in a short period of time. In this case, it is counted as 0 consecutive chan. This is because the jackpot has a playability of two times and one set. In addition, when the big hit occurs at the timing d, the big hit probability increases, the big hit occurs again in a short period of time, the big hit occurs at the timing e, and the big hit probability continuously increases and the big hit occurs. Since there are 2 consecutive chans in the set, in this case 1 consecutive chan
Count as times.

D. A game stand with three big hits and one set also follows the definition of the second consecutive Chang rate. That is,
As shown in FIG. 24 (b), for example, when a big hit occurs at timing f, the big hit probability increases so as to guarantee the big hit three times, and the big hit occurs three times in a row in a short period of time. Even if the big hit occurs three times, it is counted as 0 consecutive chan in this case. This is because the jackpot is three times and one game is set as one set. In addition, a big hit occurs at the timing g and the big hit probability increases, and another big hit occurs again in a short period of time (a big hit occurs three times for convenience), and a big hit occurs at the timing h, and the big hit probability continues to increase. If a big hit happens three times, a big hit occurs three times and a set of consecutive chan occurs twice. In this case, consecutive chan1
Count as times.

E. Chance rate of random fluctuation jackpot (hereinafter,
Probability variation big hit consecutive chan rate) also follows the definition of the second consecutive chang rate. This is the rate at which the probability variation pattern is generated again in the big hit when the probability variation big hit ends. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24C, for example, if a probability fluctuation big hit occurs at the timing i and the big hit probability is increased at this time to guarantee three big hits, the probability variation big hit 1 Count as times. This is because it is a game that guarantees a big hit three times due to probability fluctuations, and is not counted as a continuous chan. On the other hand, when the probability fluctuation big hit occurs at the timing j and the big hits of three times are guaranteed, at the last big hit of the third time (timing k
If the probability fluctuation big hit occurs again, the big hit is guaranteed again three times from this timing k. Therefore, at this time, it is counted as one probability change consecutive chan.

F. Average number of consecutive chans The average number of consecutive chans for each and all units. G. The maximum number of consecutive chan is the number of starting times and game time that are most likely to occur. Data is collected by distinguishing between probability fluctuation big hits and normal big hits. H. Number of morning consecutive chan and rate of morning consecutive chan It is the situation of occurrence of consecutive chan immediately after opening (or for about 1 hour immediately after opening). It should be noted that the concept of the number of evening consecutive chans and the rate of evening consecutive chans may be provided to grasp the situation of consecutive chan occurrences from, for example, around 6 o'clock in the evening. Alternatively, an appropriate time zone may be set, and data on the number of consecutive chan and the rate of consecutive chan in that time zone may be collected. Further, data on the number of consecutive chan and the rate of consecutive chan may be collected depending on the day of the week.

I. Occurrence status of consecutive chan Semi-regular chan: A consecutive chan in memory. Semi-ream chan: For example, a special chan that has a start count of 20 to 30 times, a ream chan within the upper plate, or a ream chang within 5 to 10 minutes after the jackpot is over. Will be repeated multiple times.
For example, there are three consecutive chans, four consecutive chans, and so on. J. Continuous Chan Setting: The setting of the continuous Chan rate by the management apparatus 350 or the continuous Chan setting apparatus arranged in each unit.
For example, there are the following set values. Continuous Chan Setting 1: Continuous Chan in Memory Continuous Chan Setting 2: Continuous Chan within 20-30 Starts Continuous Chan Setting 3: Continuous Chan within 10 minutes after the jackpot ends

Next, FIG. 25 shows the unit number [25
6] shows the occurrence status of a big hit in the pachinko machine of [6]. The meanings in the figure are as follows. Probability variation number: It is a symbol (probability variation symbol) whose jackpot probability increases, and when a jackpot occurs in the symbols "3", "5", and "7", the jackpot probability increases thereafter. Probability setting value: a setting value of the probability of occurrence of a big hit, which is [setting value 1] here. Continuous Chan Set Value: A set value of the continuous Chan occurrence rate, which is [set value 1] here. Time: Number of big hits Time: Big hit occurrence time Pattern: Big hit occurrence pattern Probable change: Case where big hit probability fluctuates (becomes high probability) Number of starts: Number of times the special drawing turns until big hit occurs Actual operating time: Big hit Time that the pachinko machine actually operates before occurrence (unit is minutes) Continuous Chan 1: [Set value 1], that is, a continuous Chan occurs within 4 times of starting after the big hit end Continuous Chan 2: [Set value 2], that is, continuous churn occurs within 30 times of starting after the big hit. Continuous chan 3: [Set value 3], that is, continuous churn occurs within 10 minutes of actual operating time after the big hit ends 1 + 2 + 3: Ren Chan 1, Ren Chan 2 and Ren Chan 3
W: Double consecutive Chan occurs T: Triple consecutive Chan occurs F: Force consecutive Chan occurs

The continuous chunk data for the pachinko machine with the unit number [256] is calculated as follows, for example. Number of jackpots: 18 Number of consecutive Chan 1 occurrences: 5 times (1 of which is a probable strange consecutive Chan) Number of consecutive Chan 2 occurrences: 4 (of which 2 are probable strange consecutive Chans) Number of consecutive Chan 3 occurrences: 2 Condition 1 continuous chunk rate (that is, continuous chunk rate corresponding to [set value 1]): 5/18 = 28% Condition 2 consecutive chunk rate (that is, continuous chunk rate corresponding to [set value 2]): 4/18 = 22% continuous chunk rate of condition 3 (that is, continuous chunk rate corresponding to [set value 3]): 2/18 = 11% continuous chunk rate of condition 1 + condition 2 + condition 3 (that is, [set value (1) to [Set value 3] combined for consecutive chunk rate):
11/18 = 61%

Number of times over 3 consecutive chans Zone for consecutive chan 1: 1 time (4 consecutive chans) Zone for consecutive chan 2 1 time (3 consecutive chans) Zone for consecutive chan 3 0 times Maximum consecutive chan number: 4 consecutive Chan Average consecutive Chan occurrence time Continuous Chan 1: 2 revolutions Continuous Chan 2:27 revolutions Continuous Chan 3: 9 minutes In this way, the above-mentioned various consecutive Chan data are calculated in the management device, and a continuous Chan operating data file is created. can do. And these data are used for the sales of the hall. Further, some information can be disclosed to the player as needed. Alternatively, for example, a continuous Chang operation data file may be created for each island or each store.

Next, FIGS. 26 to 29 show examples of screens displayed on the management computer 360 of the management device 350. First, FIG. 26 is a menu screen, which is displayed as an initial screen during business hours or when the work is finished.
On the menu screen, for example, a display menu, a print menu, a stop release, or a store closure can be selectively selected as the type of work. In the lower part of the screen, the values of the sales, the divisor, the base, the operating rate, the continuous churn rate, and the actual probability value are calculated and displayed. Here, the divisor is a divisor = {total number of prize balls / (number of shot balls-number of foul balls)} × 10. In addition, with base, base =
{(Total number of prize balls-total number of prize balls at the time of big hit) / (number of shot balls-number of foul balls)} × 100. That is, the base is a play rate other than the prize ball, which is the play rate at which the player is allowed to play.

The operating rate is a ratio of the tables on which the player is playing with respect to all the tables. The continuous Chan rate is the rate of occurrence of consecutive Chan. The actual probability value is not a theoretical value of a probability setting value, but an actual jackpot probability value calculated from the number of times an actual jackpot has actually occurred and the number of times the special figure has been started. In this way, by displaying the main data at the bottom of the menu screen, the information necessary for sales can be easily obtained.

FIG. 27 shows 100 types from 1 to 155 of the pachinko machines belonging to the first type.
It is a screen displaying necessary data. In the figure, C indicates a cursor, for example, the cursor C is blinking. By inputting the platform number at the portion of the cursor C, detailed data on the relevant platform can be displayed. The meanings in the figure are as follows. Machine number: Number for identifying the pachinko machine belonging to the 1st class Special number: Number of big hits of special figure Operation number: Number of times of special figure turns Actual: Number of actual big hits and actual number of special figures Actual jackpot probability value calculated from the number of start-ups Continuous: Number of consecutive jackpots Sequential rate: Occurrence of consecutive jackpots S: Number of single jackpots W: Number of double jackpots T: Trifle jackpot Number of occurrences F: Number of occurrences of big hits of force More than: Number of occurrences of big hits over force

FIG. 28 is a screen for displaying data relating to consecutive chans of the pachinko machine belonging to the first type in which consecutive chans have occurred. In this case, the unit numbers are displayed in descending order of the continuous Chang rate. In the figure, C indicates a cursor. Similarly, by inputting the platform number at the portion of the cursor C, detailed data on the relevant platform can be displayed. The meanings in the figure are as follows. Unit number: A number for identifying a pachinko machine belonging to the first type Continuous Chan ratio: Occurrence rate of consecutive Chan big hits Number of consecutive Chan: occurrence of consecutive Chan big hits W, T, F and the above meanings are as shown in FIG. It is similar to the case. In this way, particularly, by collecting only the tables in which consecutive chans have occurred, organizing the data, and displaying them in the order of the station numbers having the highest consecutive chan rate, the performance of the pedestals can be more accurately grasped.

FIG. 29 is a screen for displaying data relating to the generation status of consecutive chans (consecutive chan type) for a stand in which consecutive chans have occurred among the pachinko machines belonging to the first type. In this case, the unit numbers are displayed in descending order of consecutive chan. In the figure, C indicates a cursor. By inputting the platform number at the portion of the cursor C, detailed data on the relevant platform can be displayed. The meanings in the figure are as follows. Machine number: Number for identifying the pachinko machine belonging to the 1st class Start time: Start time when consecutive chan is generated End time: End time when consecutive chan is finished Collected ball: Collected as an out ball on the hall side Number of balls thrown: Number of prize balls ejected: Number of balls ejected as prize balls per consecutive Chang big difference Ball: Number of balls expelled from the number of prize balls ejected, the number of balls that the player earned net In particular, by collecting only the units in which consecutive chans have occurred and organizing the data and displaying them in the order of the number of consecutive chans, the performance of the pedestrians can be more accurately grasped.

30 and 31 show the management computer 360.
This is an example of a case where the data processed by the above is printed out using the printer 362. In FIG. 30, 700 is a print sheet, and the print sheet 700
In the same way as the one shown in FIG.
6] The data column 701 is printed with data indicating the state of jackpot occurrence for the pachinko machine of [6]. Note that FIG.
It is also possible to display the entire contents of the above on the screen of the management computer 360. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the print sheet 700 (below the print sheet 700 shown in FIG. 30) is followed by the data column 701 and is a big hit for the pachinko machine with the unit number [256] as in the case shown in FIG. In the data column 702, various arithmetic expressions of the continuous chang situation depending on the occurrence situation and the time zone (that is, the morning period, the evening period, etc.) are printed. Note that FIG.
It is also possible to display the entire contents of the above on the screen of the management computer 360. Here, when the continuous chunk data by the time zone for the pachinko machine with the unit number [256] is calculated, for example, it becomes as follows. Business hours: AM 10:00 to PM 11:00 Morning data (AM 10:00 to AM 11:00) Number of big hits: 2 times Number of consecutive chan 1 occurrences: 1 time (1 probability variation consecutive chan among them) Condition 1 consecutive chan rate (That is, the continuous chunk rate corresponding to [Set value 1]): 1/2 = 50% Evening data (PM5: 00 to PM22: 00) Number of big hits: 5 times Number of consecutive chunk 1 occurrences: 1 consecutive chunk 2 Occurrence number of times: 1 time (of which probability variation consecutive chan is 1 time) Occurrence number of consecutive chan 3: 1 time Consecutive chan rate of condition 1 (that is, consecutive chan rate corresponding to [set value 1]): 1/5 = 20% continuous chunk rate of condition 2 (that is, continuous chunk rate corresponding to [set value 2]): 1/5 = 20% continuous chunk rate of condition 3 (that is, continuous chunk rate corresponding to [set value 3]) ): 1/5 = 20% condition 1 + condition 2 + condition 3 consecutive churn rate (that is, consecutive chan rate when [setting value 1] to [setting value 3] are combined):
3/5 = 60% In this way, the management device 350 can calculate the above-described various continuous chunk data and create a continuous chunk operating data file. And these data are used for the sales of the hall. Further, some information can be disclosed to the player as needed. Alternatively, for example, a continuous Chang operation data file may be created for each island or each store. Therefore,
A person in charge of the hall can make a sales strategy while viewing various data printed on the print sheet 700.

FIG. 32 is a screen for displaying data relating to continuous chanting on an island facility basis for the model "Kacho Fugetsu" of α company of the pachinko machines belonging to the first type. In this case, the "Kacho Fugetsu" stands are arranged in the 1 to 20 range on the A island, and are arranged in the 21 to 50 range on the B island, and there are 32 stands in total. 4th, 94
Platforms with numbers "4" and "9" attached to the first digit, such as the series, are excluded from the luck. Therefore, even if the number is from 1 to 50, 32 units are arranged in total. Other display items are the same as the items shown in FIG. 27 described above. By inputting the platform number at the position indicated by the cursor C, more detailed data can be displayed for the relevant platform, and the displayed items are the same as the items shown in FIG. 25 described above. Similarly, more detailed data can be printed on the paper for the corresponding table, and the printing items are the same as those shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 described above.

FIG. 33 is a screen for displaying data relating to consecutive chan in island equipment units for the model "Mao" of β company among the pachinko machines belonging to the first type. In this case, "Mao" stands are arranged in the 51st to 70th series on the C island and 71st to 100th series on the D island, and there are 32 stands in total. It should be noted that pedestals with numbers "4" and "9" in the first digit, such as the 4th and 94th numbers, are excluded from the luck. Therefore, 51-100
Even if it is a stand, 32 units are arranged in total.
Other display items are the same as the items shown in FIG. 27 described above. By inputting the platform number at the position indicated by the cursor C, more detailed data can be displayed for the relevant platform, and the displayed items are the same as the items shown in FIG. 25 described above. Similarly, more detailed data can be printed on the paper for the corresponding table, and the printing items are the same as those shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 described above. In this way, by operating the terminal device 364, the display contents of the collection result of the consecutive chan data is selected according to the game type of the game machine, the machine type of the game machine, the manufacturer of the game machine, and the game island unit. It is possible to further understand the performance of the gaming machine.

[Effects of this Embodiment] As described above, in this embodiment, after the big hit state is finished, the big hit probability may fluctuate within a predetermined period and a continuous chunk big hit may occur. Control is performed to change the reach occurrence probability (particularly, increase the reach occurrence probability) during the time (during the period of the continuous Chan mode 1 and the continuous Chan mode 2). Therefore, during the consecutive Chan Chance time which is very interesting to the player, since the reach frequently occurs, the player can further improve the expectation for the consecutive Chan big hit and the game can be made interesting.
Further, since the reach occurrence rate can be set by the reach occurrence rate setting device 328, it is possible to adjust the expectation of the continuous chan big hit occurrence, and it is possible to adjust the game performance to suit the player's preference.

The jackpot probability of the special symbol display device is not limited to the example of the above embodiment, and may be another value. For example, 1 /
The adjustment can be made from the outside in three steps of 180, 1/200, and 1/220. At this time, normally 1/200 is the standard probability, and it is fluctuated about 10% above and below. In this case, it may be varied up and down by about 20%.
Similarly, the jackpot probability of the ordinary symbol display device (universal figure jackpot probability) is not limited to the example of the above embodiment, and may be another value. Further, when the jackpot probability is increased, when the winning is made to a specific winning opening (for example, a starting winning opening), the number of discharged prize balls may be controlled to be larger and discharged. For example, in the case of a normal low probability, 5 starting winning openings are discharged and 1 general winning opening
When 5 pieces are discharged, only 12 pieces will be given to increase the jackpot probability,
The number may be set to 10 and a value larger than at least 5 may be discharged. In this way, the number of balls that have been hit during the jackpot increase is increased, the ball holding is improved, the number of balls purchased until the jackpot is pulled is reduced, which is advantageous to the player and motivation to play is increased.

Incidentally, the mode of the displacement operation of the variable display in the special symbol display device is not limited to the style as in the above embodiment, and various modified modes are possible. In addition, the movable timing of the movable display can be modified in various ways. The location of the ball lending machine is not limited to the above example. For example, it may be integrated with the pachinko machine by being provided on the front panel portion or the dish front decorative body portion. The application of the present invention is not limited to the game machines belonging to the first type as in the above-described embodiment, and if a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols is provided, a third type and other types. It can be widely applied to game machines.

In addition, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine which is not equipped with a card reader. Also,
The game machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the pachinko machine of the prepaid card system as in the above embodiment. For example, it can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine. It can be widely applied to pachinko machines that do not use cards at all, instead of the prepaid card system.

[0156]

According to the present invention, after the jackpot state is over, the reach occurrence probability is changed during a period in which the jackpot probability may fluctuate within a predetermined period to cause a consecutive chan big hit, that is, during a consecutive chan chance time. Since the control is performed to fluctuate (for example, increase the reach occurrence probability), it is possible to frequently generate the reach during the consecutive chance opportunity time that is very interesting to the player, and the player's expectation for the consecutive chance to win big. It can be further improved and the game can be interesting. Further, by providing the reach state occurrence probability adjusting device, the reach occurrence rate can be arbitrarily set, and the expectation of the continuous chan big hit occurrence can be adjusted to adjust the game performance to suit the player's preference. You can

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of a card-type pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the special symbol display device of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a back mechanism of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing the adapter of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a system diagram showing the relationship between the management device and the island equipment of the same embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main routine of game control of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a switch input process subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of in-memory continuous change processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a symbol variation process of the same embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reach generation processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a big hit processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a part of a subroutine of random number extraction processing for continuous Chan mode 2 conversion of the same embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a part of a subroutine of continuous random mode 2 conversion random number extraction processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a continuous chunk determination process of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a stop symbol creating process of the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of external information processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of random number updating processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a processing program of the management apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of continuous chunk data calculation processing of the management apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a method of counting consecutive chans according to the embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a definition of a continuous channel according to the same embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a view showing a big hit occurrence situation with respect to the machine number 256 series in the embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a menu screen of a computer of the management apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a view showing the screen of the computer of the management device for displaying the game status of all the first type machines in the embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a screen of a computer of a management device for displaying a game status of a series of machines of the first type machines of the embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a screen of a computer of a management device for displaying a continuous chan status of a continuous chan of the first type pedestals of the embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a print example of the big hit occurrence data for the unit numbers of 256 in the embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a print example of the big hit occurrence data for the unit numbers of 256 in the embodiment.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a screen of a computer of a management device for displaying a game status of a plurality of first type machines of a specific model according to the embodiment.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a screen of the computer of the management device for displaying the game status of the first type plural machines of another specific model in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 2 Pachinko machine 3 Ball lending machine (game media lending device) 11 Frame-shaped front frame 13 Game board 62 Variable display 63 Special symbol display (variable display) 64 Ordinary electric starting port 65 Variable winning device 91, 92 Continuous Chan Expected Degree Indicator 93 Continuous Chan Expected Start Count Indicator 103 Frame Relay Board (External Terminal Board) 107 Accessory Control Circuit Board 141 Gaming Board Information Board 141a Gaming Board External Information Output Terminal 150 Adapter (Continuous Jackpot Status Judgment) Means) 301 CPU CPU 324 Probability setting device 325 Stop symbol appearance rate setting device 326 In-memory consecutive chan rate setting device 327 Semi consecutive chan rate setting device 328 Reach occurrence rate setting device (reach occurrence probability adjusting device) 350 Management device 360 Management computer 400 Game control means (big hit state generation means, reach state generation Means, continuous big hit state generating means, reach state occurrence probability changing means) 500 island equipment

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, wherein the variable display device can generate a jackpot state advantageous to a player based on stopping at a jackpot symbol appearing with a predetermined probability. In the gaming machine, at least the reach state generating means capable of generating a reach state with a predetermined probability before the jackpot pattern is stopped, and after the jackpot state ends, the jackpot probability is changed within a predetermined period to continuously make the jackpot state. And a reach state occurrence probability varying means for varying the reach probability of the reach state within a predetermined period in which the continuous jackpot state can occur. . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a reach state occurrence probability adjusting device capable of previously adjusting the reach state occurrence probability.