JPH078623A - Centralized managing apparatus of game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable a personnel to respond to successive jack pots smoothly by broadcasting information on the generation of successive jack pots to make an appealing of the successive jack pots all through the hall with enhanced enjoyment of players. CONSTITUTION:Jack pot information is transmitted to a managing apparatus 350 from a CPU 301 for service to detect successive jack pot positions (successive jack pots in memory, semisuccessive jack pots and the like) in which jack pots are generated continuously within a specified period with a managing computer 360 of the managing apparatus 350. The broadcasting of successive jack pot information is performed specially with a hall broadcasting device 363 based on the results of the detection. For example, a broadcasting of 'three successive jack pots on the number so and so machine' is made. This enables the appealing of the successive jack pots all through the hall with enhanced enjoyment of players.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a centralized control device for a game machine, and more specifically, it uses a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball), and a big hit game which is advantageous to a player on the basis that a predetermined condition is satisfied. The present invention relates to a centralized management device capable of broadcasting information on the continuous jackpot status of a gaming machine that can generate the status and generate a continuous jackpot status.

[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, a centralized control device is arranged in a game shop in which a plurality of gaming machines capable of continuously generating a big hit state are installed. Does not have a means for distinguishing between a normal big hit (single big hit) and a continuous big hit, so even if a continuous big hit occurs, the data is collected by distinguishing the state from the normal big hit and collecting the collected results. I could not inform you. In addition, there has been a system for broadcasting the occurrence of a big hit from the inside of the store, but it has been impossible to specially broadcast the big hit to the Ren Chan due to the above reasons. As a result, the player who is in a special advantage has the same broadcast content as the regular jackpot, so the player in the store cannot be notified of the occurrence of the jackpot, and the appeal of the jackpot is displayed. Couldn't do the whole thing. Furthermore, the consecutive chan jackpot did not increase the joy for the player. On the other hand, even if a person in charge of the hall can not know the occurrence of the consecutive chan jackpot and its unit number on the broadcast, it is not possible to immediately know which player chanted the consecutive chan. Preparation, replacement of bills that display the number of consecutive jackpots, etc.) was also delayed.

Therefore, the present invention enhances the enjoyment of the player by broadcasting the information on the occurrence of the consecutive Chan jackpot, and appeals the consecutive Chan jackpot to the entire store so that the staff can smoothly handle the consecutive Chan jackpot. It is an object of the present invention to provide a centralized management device for game machines that can be played.

[0006]

To achieve the above object, a centralized management device for a gaming machine according to the present invention is a centralized management device for a gaming machine (for example, a centralized management device for centrally managing a plurality of gaming machines installed in a gaming shop). In the management device 350, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 1) can generate a big hit state that is advantageous to the player, and a big hit state detecting means (for example, game control means 400: for detecting the big hit state). C
PU301, ROM302, RAM303, EEPRO
M304) and transmission means for transmitting the data of the gaming machine to the outside (for example, game control means 400: CPU301, RO
M302, RAM303, EEPROM304), the centralized management device (for example, the management device 350), the reception means (for example, management computer 360) for receiving the output of the transmission means, and the output of the reception means. Based on the output of the continuous big hit state detecting means (for example, the management computer 360) that detects the continuous big hit state that the big hit state occurs continuously within a predetermined period based on the output of the continuous big hit state detecting means. And a broadcasting means (for example, an in-store broadcasting device 363) for broadcasting the information on the continuous big hit state.

As a preferred mode, in the centralized management device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, a unit number is determined for each gaming machine, and the broadcasting means is a gaming machine in which the continuous jackpot state occurs. It is characterized by broadcasting the unit number of. The centralized management device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the broadcasting means broadcasts a continuous number of times of the continuous big hit state.

[0008]

According to the present invention, the big hit information is transmitted from the gaming machine to the management device, and the management device detects a continuous big hit state in which big hits continuously occur within a predetermined period. At least information on the continuous big hit state is broadcast in the amusement store. In this way, by broadcasting the information on the occurrence of the Ren Chan jackpot, it is possible to increase the joy of the player, it is possible to appeal the Ren Chan jackpot to the entire store, and the staff in charge It is possible to immediately recognize the succession of consecutive chans, and it is possible to smoothly deal with the big successes of consecutive chans such as preparation of a dollar box and replacement of a bill for displaying the number of occurrences of consecutive chan big hits.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 28 show a first embodiment in the case where the present invention is applied to a game hall management apparatus in which a large number of prepaid card type game machines are installed. First, the game machine 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 is a special symbol display device 63.
When the display content of the variable display 62 of (1) becomes a special reach state described later, it lights up (or blinks) to increase the player's expectation, and when it becomes a big hit, an appropriate display state suitable for the big hit (for example, , The number of blinks changes, etc.) and has the function of aiming at the effect. 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, for example, 7 rows of light-emitting diodes in two rows, one of which displays the number of consecutive chan, and the other of which displays the guaranteed number of big hits (remaining big hits of consecutive chan). Display the number of times. It should be noted that the continuous chan count indicator 47 does not separately display the continuous chan count and the guaranteed number of big hits, but may display the consecutive chan count, for example, in two digits, or in two digits, the guaranteed number of big hits. 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 on the game board 13 may have any configuration as long as it is a game machine capable of generating a jackpot state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition to which the present invention is applied. For example, those who play the game by changing the symbol content of the special symbol display device (that is, those belonging to the so-called "first type"), those belonging to the "third type" equipped with the special symbol display device, special symbol display Not belonging to the device but belonging to the "third type" equipped with other accessory devices, belonging to the "second type" equipped with other accessory devices, or game machines equipped with other electric accessory devices It can be widely applied to. As an example, FIG.
The type that belongs to the "type 1" shown in 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 the symbol display device) 63 having a movable variable display 62 that can be mechanically displaced in the center is arranged at approximately 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.

The reach scroll is the reach state when the first (variable display (left) 62L of the left design) and the second (variable display (right) 62R of the right design) stops. (For example, "2X2") occurs and the third symbol display is changed at a slow speed different from the normal speed when stopping the symbol of the third symbol (variable display of medium symbol (middle) 62M). It is a control that causes (scrolling). 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 in a range in which four winning balls are stored in a so-called starting opening (ordinary electric starting opening 64 in this embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as a starting storage area) is usually a pure rendition chan (or It may be referred to simply as "Chang Chan". According to this, the number of payouts to the player is significantly increased. Here, the special symbol display device 6 by winning the ball in the normal electric start port 64
The state where 3 starts the symbol variation corresponds to the starting game state that determines the occurrence of the big hit state.

Further, a probability change determination display (separate game display device) 91 and a probability change number determination display (separate game display device) 92 are arranged above the variable display unit 62, and both of them are arranged. It is composed of 7-segment LED and can display symbols (numbers) in the range of 0-9.
Note that symbols (for example, A, B, C) can be displayed. The probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 play a different game from the variable game in which the big symbol game is generated by the special symbol display device 63, and constitute another game means 93. In addition, the probability variation determination display 91
The operation of the probability fluctuation frequency determination indicator 92 is controlled by a CPU 301 for a character product, which will be described later.
Constitutes another game control means.

The probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 are normally used when performing the variation control of the big hit probability as follows. That is, the probability variation determination display 91 starts the symbol rotation at the same time that the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol, and a specific number (for example,
When the game is stopped at "7" or "3"), a game is performed in which the fluctuation of the jackpot probability is determined. Other than a specific number (for example,
When stopped at "0"), the variation of the jackpot probability is not determined. On the other hand, the probability variation determination display 92 starts the symbol rotation after the symbol of the probability variation determination display 91 is stopped, and here, the probability variation determination is performed by lottery to determine and display the probability variation determination. is there. For example, when "7" is displayed, the number of probability changes is 7, and when "3" is displayed, the number of probability changes is 3. In addition, the probability fluctuation frequency determination indicator 92 can also display the remaining frequency of the probability fluctuation frequency,
For example, when the probability variation determination number is 7, after the big hit occurs once, “6” is displayed as the remaining probability variation number. When the remaining number of probability fluctuations becomes “0”, the probability fluctuation stops and the original low probability is restored.

As described above, the probability variation determination display 9
1 and probability change frequency determination indicator 92 separate game means 93
Not only in the case of determining the variation of the jackpot probability by using as, for example, the special symbol display device 63 in another mode
When controlling such that the big hit probability is changed by the big hit pattern (for example, a lucky big hit pattern), the probability change determination indicator 91 and the probability change number determination display are displayed as a means for displaying that the probability change is determined and the probability change number. Each device 92 may be used. In this case, the display devices 91 and 92 are merely display means, and are not separate game means. And the special symbol display device 63 constitutes another game means. When the jackpot probability fluctuates, the fluctuation decision display 91 displays the fluctuation decision. For example, when the jackpot probability is increased after the jackpot is over, a number is displayed on the probability variation determination display 91 at the same time as the jackpot occurrence. This number shows the number of fluctuations that the jackpot probability increases after a jackpot. The number of probability changes is displayed on the probability change number determination display 92. on the other hand,
Of course, it is also possible to execute the other game using both the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92, and the special symbol display device 63. At this time, both form another game means.

The probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 may be used to play a game of determining the number of large hit repetitions (consecutive chan), and the result thereof may be displayed. That is, the probability variation determination display 91
When the jackpot repetition number is determined, the number is displayed, and the probability variation number determination display device 92 can be used to sequentially decrement and display the remaining number of the jackpot repeating number. Further, it is possible to use a variation game in which another probability game is determined by using the probability variation determination display device 91 and the probability variation number determination display device 92 to determine the number of jackpot repetitions.

On the side of the special symbol display device 63, universal figure starting gates (ordinary symbol starting gates, hereinafter, appropriately referred to as universal figure gates) 67, 68 are arranged, and the universal figure starting gates 67, 68 has a gate through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, it is normally an electric start port 64.
Change the symbol (for example, the number) of the normal symbol display 64a arranged in, and when this number becomes a predetermined specific symbol (for example, "7"), the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is electrically operated. It is designed to open only 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, as will be described later in detail, 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 normal figure probability up indicator 81, the special figure probability up indicator 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 Back Mechanism of 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. The 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 necessary 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. 4) Probability setting switch, changing the appearance rate of stop symbols, setting the appearance rate setting switch of the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325 (see FIG. 4), changing the consecutive chang rate in memory,
In-memory continuous change rate setting device 326 (see FIG. 4)
The built-in memory continuous change setting switch and the semi continuous change rate setting device 327 (see FIG. 4) for changing and setting the semi continuous change rate are built in. 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 opening 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 continuous chan setting switch of the in-memory continuous chan setting device 326 and the switch insertion port 134 of the semi-continuous chan setting switch of the semi-continuous chang ratio setting device 327 are also on the front surface side of the accessory control board 107. It is exposed. The probability setting switch of the probability setting device 324 is
For example, in order to easily change the jackpot probability of the special symbol display device 63 from the outside in three stages of 1/200, 1/210, and 1/220, it has three contacts for the jackpot probability. Note that the probability of hitting a figure is also 1/5, 1 for example.
It is also possible to arrange three contacts so that each switch can be interlocked or individually adjustable so that it can be easily changed from the three stages of / 10 and 1/20. The contact of the probability setting switch of the probability setting device 324 can be operated by a staff member in the hall, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 135 arranged on the front surface side of the accessory control circuit board 107, but is fixed after the setting. It is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside over time. The setting indicator 135 is composed of, for example, a small LED of 7 segments, and displays the set value of the jackpot probability.

The appearance rate setting switch of the stopped 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 setting unit 326 sets the occurrence rate of the in-memory consecutive-chang (that is, consecutive-chang within 4 times 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 special symbol display device 63
The jackpot probability (or probability of hitting a common figure), the probability of occurrence of probability variation symbols, the in-memory consecutive-chan probability, and the semi-continuous-chang probability are not limited to the above three stages, and 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, consecutive big hit information, lucky No. , Probability setting value, number of winning openings, number of rotations of winnings, number of cycles of big hits, and relay of wiring when outputting illegal information (incorrect due to winning or disconnection of connector etc.) to the hall management device. It is something to do. 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 a lucky number and an unlucky number in the special drawing 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.

Configuration of Control System Next, FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system in the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 4, this control system is roughly divided into CPUs for accessory products that perform 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 and signals from the semi-reciprocal Chang rate setting device 327 are input. The low-pass filter 307 to C
Regarding the signals taken in by the PU 301, the CPU 30
By carrying out the processing of reading twice by software in the case of 1, chattering is prevented in consideration of the time constant of noise and the like.

The starting switch 321 detects that a ball has been won in 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.
Continuation switch 323 is the variable winning device 6 as a big winning opening.
It is arranged in No. 5 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 detection by the start switch 321, but is, for example, the universal figure gate 6
It may be possible to enter into a specific game state in which the variable display on the special symbol display device 63 can be started when the ball passes through 7, 68, in which case the universal figure gates 67, 68 correspond to the specific game state detecting means. To do.

Here, the details of setting the jackpot probability in the probability setting device 324 are as follows. 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 content of the in-memory consecutive chan ratio setting device 326 is 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-regular Chan rate: Setting 3 ............ 1/50 Semi-regular Chan rate: Setting 2 ............ 1/100 Semi-regular Chan rate: Setting 1 ………… 1/150 It is also possible to set it by a management device 350, which will be described later, arranged in the management room of the hall. In that case, each probability is set remotely based on the selection command signal from the selection command signal generation circuit in the management device 350. . The setting contents of each probability are the same as the above. In addition,
The setting contents of the respective probabilities are not limited to the above example, and it goes without saying that they may be other setting contents.

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

The continuous chan display device 330 displays information about the continuous chan big hits. The continuous chan big hit display 42 lights up when the continuous chan big hits, and the continuous chan count display 47 displays the number of continuous chans 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 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-ream chan (or determination of lucky number, unlucky number and the set value of the occurrence rate thereof) may be included. Also,
Even if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off at the time of normal store closing, since the set values of the big hit probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory consecutive chan occurrence probability, and the semi consecutive chan occurrence probability are written in the EEPROM 304, the clerk sets the values daily. There is no need to set, and workability is improved. CPU301, ROM3
02, RAM 303, and EEPROM 304 constitute the game control means 400 as a whole, and realize the functions as a big hit state detection means and a transmission means by executing a program described later.

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. The management device 350 includes a management computer 360, and the management computer 360 includes the display 3
61, 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. Using the terminal device 364, the jackpot probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory consecutive chan occurrence probability, each setting of the semi consecutive chan occurrence probability, the consecutive chang condition setting, etc. (details will be described in a flowchart described later) 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 and display Ren Chan jackpot data by island unit and by manufacturer. The in-store broadcasting device (broadcasting means) 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 in which the consecutive chan jackpot has occurred, and determines the number of consecutive consecutive jackpots (number of consecutive chan). To broadcast. Data storage 36
5 stores daily data, and the management computer 3
60 creates past game performance data based on the data stored in the data storage device 365, calls past game performance data as necessary, and totals after each unit is installed in the island facility 500. It is possible to process operational data. Here, the management computer 360 realizes the functions of the receiving means and the continuous jackpot state detecting means by executing a program described later. Further, the display 361 constitutes a continuous big hit state data display means.

FIG. 5 is a system diagram showing the relationship between the hall management device 350 and island facilities. In FIG. 5, a management device 350 is installed in a 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. Although the in-store broadcasting device 363 mainly performs at least in-store broadcasting, it does not prevent, for example, notifying the outside of the store of continuous Chan big hit information at a volume below a certain level. You may appeal to the place. The management device 350 transmits the island equipment 5 in the game store via the transmission line 610.
00, card issuing machine 611 and jet counter 61
2 are connected to each other so that mutually necessary data can be exchanged. The card issuing machine 611 issues the above-mentioned prepaid card. Jet counter 6
The numeral 12 is for automatically counting the number of balls by bringing in the balls obtained by the player and throwing them in, for example, writing the number of balls on a card and outputting it. Further, in the island equipment 500, continuous channel display devices 620a, 620b ... Are arranged at positions corresponding to the upper sides of the respective pachinko machines 501, 502. Continuous channel display device 620a, 620b
Is made up of, for example, 7-segment LEDs, and can display the number of consecutive chans, the guaranteed number of big hits, and the like.
In this case, the continuous channel display devices 620a, 620b ...
Are given continuous channel information signals via the game board external output terminals 141a of the respective pachinko machines 501, 502, ... And display 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 a 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 S18, 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.

Next, 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). Then, step S1
Set the semi-relationship rate at 8. As a result, the semi-reaction chan rate is set to 3 (semi-reaction chan rate: 1/50), setting 2 (semi-reaction chan rate: 1/100), or setting 1 (semi-reaction chan rate: 1/150). Is set.

In this way, each probability is set on the pachinko machine 1 side. In addition, the rate of occurrence of consecutive chan big hits is divided into in-memory consecutive chan and semi consecutive chan, and is set in detail. If there is no change in the setting of each probability, these steps S12 to S18 are skipped. Also,
You may perform the process which restores backup data by these step S12-step S18. For example, E
The backup data stored in the EPROM 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 S18, 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). After step S38, the system waits for resetting, and the main routine is repeated by, for example, a hard interrupt every 2 ms.

Switch Input Processing FIG. 7 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 variation 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. 8 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 S10
Proceed to 2 and decrement the starting memory by [1]. As a result, the number of lights of the special figure switch storage indicator 66 is decreased by one, and the player is informed that the number of stored figures has decreased due to the start of fluctuation of the special figure associated with the starting memory. Next, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability is changing.

If 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 the special symbol display device 6
3 is used. For example, when the special symbol display device 63 has a specific symbol (for example, “777”), the jackpot probability thereafter changes (up). The variation of the jackpot probability is not limited to the example using the special symbol display device 63, and may be performed using the probability variation determination display 91, for example. In that case, for example, the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol, and at the same time, the probability variation determination display 91 starts symbol rotation,
If you stop at a certain number (eg "7", "3"),
The variation (here, up) of the jackpot probability is determined. Also, if you stop at a value other than a specific number (for example, "0"),
The jackpot probability does 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 in-memory consecutive chan) during a game in the starting memory in accordance with the set value of the in-memory consecutive chan ratio. 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 the winning value, the process branches to step S118 to select a deviating symbol, and then the process proceeds to step S116 to perform the symbol variation process. 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. Further, the number of jackpot determination values is changed according to the set value of the in-memory consecutive chan rate, the occurrence rate of the in-memory consecutive chan is changed, and the interest of the game is enhanced for the player.

In- memory continuous chan processing FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the in-memory continuous chang processing of step S110 in the normal processing program. 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, in-memory consecutive chan is likely to occur, and the probability of continuous chan changes depending on the set value of the in-memory consecutive chan ratio. In order to enter the continuous chan mode 1, when the random number for continuous chan mode 1 conversion is extracted by a subroutine of a big hit process described later, this continuous chan mode 1 conversion random number becomes a winning value. If the random number for continuous chan mode 1 conversion is not a hit and is out of the range, 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,
The process proceeds to step S134, and a branch determination is made based on the set value of the in-memory consecutive churn rate. The branch determination is determined by the set value of the in-memory consecutive chan ratio. When the in-memory consecutive chan ratio is set 3, the process proceeds to step S136, and when it is set 2, the step S13 is performed.
8, and when the setting is 1, the process branches to step S140. In step S136, the jackpot determination value is set to 20 in correspondence with setting 3 of the in-memory continuous churn rate. 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 200.
It becomes an individual. In addition, normally, the number of random numbers corresponding to a big hit (that is, a big hit determination value) is one. Therefore, when the jackpot determination value is set to 20, the jackpot probability is 20/200, which is 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 setting 2 of the in-memory consecutive chan rate. 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, the jackpot judgment value is 10
When it is made into pieces, the jackpot probability is 10/200, which is 1/20. 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 correspondence with setting 1 of the in-memory consecutive chan rate. 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 judgment value is set to 5, the jackpot probability is 5/2.
It becomes 1/40 at 00. As a result, the probability of occurrence of continuous memory chan is increased to 4/40 corresponding to four starting memories. After step S136, step S138, or step S140, the routine of this time is terminated and the routine processing program is returned to. In this way, usually, the number of jackpot determination values is set to one, and the random number for jackpot determination is extracted (that is, the jackpot lottery is performed based on the normal jackpot probability setting value). On the other hand, consecutive Chan mode 1
If the number of jackpot determination values increases corresponding to the set value of the in-memory consecutive chan rate, the occurrence rate of in-memory consecutive chan 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 Change Process FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the symbol change process of step S26 in the main routine.
When this subroutine is started, first, step S15
At 0, it is determined whether the fluctuation stop time (that is, the fluctuation stop timing) is reached. 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 variable stop time, step S
In 152, the special figure changing process is performed. As a result, the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 changes (the symbol scrolls).
Then, the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation stop time in step S150, the process proceeds to step S154 to stop the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 63.
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. 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 the detachment processing, processing such as producing a sound effect suitable for the detachment is performed. Next, in step S162, the process is changed to the normal process, and the normal process is started again.

Big Hit Processing FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a 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 winning count, 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, if the big hit symbol is not a probability variation symbol in step S210, the process branches to step S218 to extract a random number for continuous 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, about 1/2.
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 for continuous Chan mode 2 conversion is extracted. The continuous Chan mode 2 conversion random number is a random number that determines whether or not to enter the semi-continuous Chan mode. 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. 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, as a mode of semi-continuous chang, 30 times, 50 times, 10 times after the big hit ends.
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 fixed time or a fixed number of balls in each cycle on 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.

Continuous Chan Judgment Process FIG. 12 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).

Next, 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
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).

Next, 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 Design Creation Process FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the stop design 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 continuous 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.

In this way, when the probability variation symbol consecutive chan random number is a hit value, the probability of occurrence of the probability variation symbol becomes 1/2, and the probability that a big hit will occur again with 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. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of external information processing 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 the ones related to the jackpot and consecutive Chan information, for example, jackpot probability set value, stop symbol appearance rate set value, in-memory consecutive Chan set value, semi consecutive Chan set value, starting mouth winning number ( The number of balls that actually won the starting opening),
There are the number of revolutions of the accessory, the number of safe balls, information on the firing signal, and illegal information. After step S312, the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the necessary information is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 side to the management device 350 side, and in particular, the pachinko machine 1 itself can determine the continuous jackpot big hit and can transmit it to the outside.

Random Number Update Process FIG. 15 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 is increased to be 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, the continuous chan mode 2 conversion random number becomes a winning value when the continuous chan mode 2 conversion random number is extracted in the above-described big hit processing subroutine. If the random number for continuous Chan mode 2 conversion is not a hit and is out of order, the continuous Chang 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 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 it is determined that the continuous chan mode 2 is entered in step S354, the process proceeds to step S360, and branch determination is performed based on the set value of the semi-continuous chang ratio. The branch judgment is determined by the setting value of the semi-ream chan ratio, and the semi-ream chan ratio setting 3
If so, the process branches to step S362, if setting 2, to step S364, and if setting 1, to step S366.

In step S362, the upper limit value of the big hit random number is set to [50] corresponding to the setting 3 of the semi-continuous chan ratio. When the random number update upper limit value is [50], the jackpot probability is 1/50, which means that the jackpot probability is 1/50.
Means up to. 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, in step S364, the upper limit value of the big hit random number is set to [100] corresponding to the setting 2 of the semi-relationship rate. When the random number update upper limit value is [100], the jackpot probability is 1/100, which means that the jackpot probability is 1
It means that it has been upgraded 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. In addition, in step S366, the upper limit value of the big hit random number is set to [1
50]. When the random number update upper limit value is [150], the jackpot probability is 1/150, which means that the jackpot probability is 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 random numbers for big hits, which determine big hits, are incremented by [1], and return 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 churn mode 2 is entered, the upper limit of the big hit random number is lowered corresponding to the set value of the semi-continuous chan rate, 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. 16 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 distinguish the state of the continuous chunk and grasp the continuous chunk generation status. 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. In addition, the jackpot probability, the in-memory consecutive chan rate, and the semi consecutive chan rate are also easily set in the hall control room for each unit (for example, the terminal device 3).
64 can be operated to set), which is an advantage when the setting is made on the management device 350 side. Step S10
After the processing of 10, 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. The data from each of the halls including the pachinko machine 1 is the same for each set value of the following stop symbol appearance rate, in-memory consecutive chan rate, and semi consecutive chan rate. Then, step S1
In 014, the set value of the stop symbol appearance rate is received. The set value of the stop symbol appearance rate is the stop symbol appearance rate set by the stop symbol appearance rate setting device 325 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, the stop symbol appearance rate is received as [Setting 3]. Next, in step S1016, the setting value of the in-memory continuous churn 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. Next, in step S1018, the setting value of the semi-continuous chan rate is received. The set value of the semi-reciprocal change rate is the semi-reciprocal change rate setting device 327 on the pachinko machine 1 side.
It is the semi-ream chan rate set in. For example, the semi-ream chang rate is set to [Setting 3] and the reception is performed.

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. Thus, 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 above jackpot probability, the stop symbol appearance rate, the in-memory consecutive chan rate, and the semi consecutive chan rate. 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, and the semi consecutive chan 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 and the semi consecutive chan 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

Consecutive Chunk Data Calculation Process FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the concatenated chunk data calculation process of 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. 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. Also, the broadcast contents of Ren Chan are not limited to the above example,
You may make it the notification content which added the past data. For example, "XX series, XX consecutive chan, 3rd start today,""XX series XX consecutive chan is today's highest consecutive chan," or "XX series XX consecutive chan until now. You can also go with a style like "It is the highest consecutive chan of." In addition to automatic broadcasting, continuous chan can be broadcast by an operation (manual) of a staff member, and in this case, a variety of occurrence situations of continuous chan can be broadcast. The above example is not limited to the case of notifying the occurrence of the consecutive chan 1, but is the same when notifying the occurrence of the consecutive chan 2 and the occurrence of the consecutive chan 3 described later. In this way, the player can surely recognize that a continuous churn has occurred within 4 times of starting after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the enjoyment of the game. In addition, it is possible to notify the entire store, including other players, of the occurrence of the in-memory consecutive chan big hit and to appeal it.
Furthermore, the clerk can immediately know in which unit the consecutive chang in memory has occurred, and smoothly take measures (for example, preparation of a dollar box, replacement of a bill indicating the number of consecutive chan big hits, etc.). be able to. Note that step S
If a big hit has not occurred in 1104, step S1
It branches to 110 and determines that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, and clears the data regarding the consecutive chan condition (game time and number of starts counted after the end of the big hit). 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, for example, in the same manner using the in-store broadcasting device 363 in a style such as "XX series, semi-continuous chan start" or "XX series, 4-serial chan start", and by the various modifications described above. . That is, at least the information of the consecutive Chang jackpot occurrence is broadcast in detail together with the machine number of the gaming machine in which the semi consecutive Chan jackpot has occurred. As a result, the player can surely recognize that a semi-ream chan has occurred within 30 times of starting after the big hit, which can enhance the enjoyment of the game and the entire store including other players. It is possible to inform and notify the occurrence of the semi-ream chan jackpot. In addition, the staff can immediately know in which unit the semi-ream chan has occurred, and in the same way, it is possible to smoothly deal with the situation. When no big hit occurs in step S1114, 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

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. The notification is performed using the in-store broadcasting device 363, for example, in a style such as "XX series, semi-continuous chan start" or "XX series, 5 continuous chan start", or in the above-described various modified examples. . That is, at least the information of the consecutive Chang jackpot occurrence is broadcast in detail together with the machine number of the gaming machine in which the semi consecutive Chan jackpot has occurred. As a result, the player can surely recognize that the semi-ream chan has occurred within 10 minutes of the actual operation time after the end of the big hit, so that the pleasure of the game can be enhanced and the inside of the store including other players can be enhanced. You can appeal to the whole by notifying the occurrence of the semi-ream Chang jackpot. In addition, the staff can immediately know in which unit the semi-ream chan has occurred, and in the same way, it is possible to smoothly deal with the situation. 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 Step S110
8. After step S1118 or step S1126, the process proceeds to step S1128 to count the value of each consecutive chan counter. Then, step S113
0 is used to calculate each consecutive chunk data. As consecutive chan data, for example, the number of consecutive chan 1 to consecutive chan 3, the set value 1
~ Each continuous chang rate under each condition of the set value 3, the number of consecutive changs or more, the maximum consecutive chan count, the average consecutive chan occurrence time, and the like.

Next, in step S1132, continuous chunk 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. 23 and 24, which will be described later. Further, specific examples of the continuous chan data for each type of gaming machine are shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 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.

In this way, 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 (see, for example, FIG. 23 and FIG. 24) described later, and the continuous chan data is collected for each type of gaming machine. Created and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately grasp the performance of the pedestal, and it is possible to immediately recognize the operating status of each pedestal at a glance, which can be effectively used as sales data at the amusement store.

Here, the definition regarding consecutive chan will be described. A. First, a method of counting consecutive chans will be described with reference to FIG. 18. 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. 19 (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. 19B, 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. 19C, for example, if the probability variation big hit occurs at the timing i and the big hit probability is increased to guarantee three big hits at this time, 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. 20 shows the unit number [25 as an example.
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 chan) Zone for consecutive chan 2 1 time (3 consecutive chan) 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. 21 to 24 show an example of screens displayed on the management computer 360 of the management device 350. First, FIG. 21 shows 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. 22 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. 23 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. Machine number: A number for identifying a pachinko machine belonging to the 1st 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 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. 24 is a screen for displaying data relating to the occurrence status of consecutive chans (consecutive chan type) for a stand in which consecutive chans have occurred in 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.

25 and 26 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. 25, 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. 26, the print sheet 700 (below the print sheet 700 shown in FIG. 25) is followed by the data column 701, and similarly to the one shown in FIG. Various arithmetic expressions for the occurrence state of are printed in the data column 702. The contents of FIG. 26 can be displayed on the screen of the management computer 360 as a whole. Therefore, a person in charge of the hall can make a sales strategy while looking at various data printed on the print sheet 700.

FIG. 27 is a screen for displaying data relating to consecutive changs for each island facility for the model "Kacho Fugetsu" of company α among 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. 22 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. 22 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. 25 and 26 described above.

FIG. 28 is a screen for displaying data relating to consecutive changs for each island facility 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. 22 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. 22 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. 25 and 26 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 the First Embodiment] As described above, in the first embodiment, the required big hit information is transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 to the management device 350, and the management device 350 receives the big hit information for a predetermined period. A continuous big hit state (for example, consecutive chan in memory, semi consecutive chan) in which big hits continuously occur is detected, and the in-store broadcasting device 36 is detected based on the detection result.
3 will broadcast special Ren Chan jackpot information. Therefore, the player can surely recognize the occurrence of the consecutive chan big hit, and can enhance the pleasure of the game. In addition, it is possible to notify the entire store, including other players, of the occurrence of the consecutive chan big hit and to appeal it. Furthermore, the clerk can immediately know in which unit the consecutive chang in memory has occurred, and can smoothly take appropriate measures such as preparing a dollar box and replacing the bill indicating the number of times the consecutive chan has been hit. You can In the present embodiment, the number of the gaming machine in which the consecutive chan has occurred and the number of consecutive chans are broadcasted as the information about the consecutive chan jackpots to be broadcast in the store. Rate, game machine type, manufacturer, game type (eg, 1st
Type, second type, third type, other type, etc.) and island units for broadcasting. By doing so, it is possible to provide more detailed service to the player. This also applies to the second and third types of gaming machines described below.

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 displacement operation of the variable display in the special symbol display device is not limited to the style as in the above-mentioned 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.

Second Embodiment of the Present Invention Next, FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a game machine belonging to the second type. . FIG. 29 is a game board 800 of the second-class game machine.
FIG. A game board 8 for playing the second type of game
The configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment except for 00 and the configuration related thereto, and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 29,
A rail 801 having a function of guiding an ejected ball to an upper portion of the game board 800 surface or guiding to an out ball collection 815 which will be described later is arranged around the game area. Variable prize winning device 8 almost in the center
02, a normal symbol gate (hereinafter, referred to as a universal gate) 803 on the side of the variable winning device 802, and a tulip-type double-opening ordinary electric accessory starting port just below the variable winning device 802 ( 804 is equivalent to a specific winning hole)
A specific winning opening 805, 8 that opens once to the left and right of a starting opening 804 with an ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter referred to as an ordinary electric starting opening)
06 are arranged respectively. That is, when a ball wins the normal electric starting port 804, movable pieces 822a and 822b, which will be described later, of the variable winning device 802 are opened and closed twice, and when the ball wins the specific winning ports 805 and 806, the variable winning device 802 moves. The pieces 822a and 822b are adapted to be opened and closed once.

In addition, in the game area, there are also general winning holes 8
07 and 808 are arranged, and hitting ball direction changing members 809 to 81 called windmills are provided at appropriate positions in the game area.
A plurality of 4 are rotatably installed, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted. On the other hand, an out-ball collecting port 815 is formed in the lower center of the game area. The variable winning device 802 has an opening 820, a horizontally elongated armor portion 821 is projectingly provided on the upper surface of the opening 820, and balls standing upright on the left and right of the opening 820 and flowing down. Is advantageous to the player in which the first state (closed state) which is unfavorable to the player for preventing the flow of the fluid into the opening 820 and the player who has the upper end tilted to the outside to catch the ball that has flowed down and flow into the opening 820. A pair of movable pieces (movable members) 822a and 822b that can be converted into the second state (open state) are provided.

Movable pieces 822a and 822 in the opening 820.
A special winning opening (a so-called V winning opening, which corresponds to a continuous winning opening) 823 is provided in the center below 22b, and general winning openings (not shown in detail) are provided on both sides thereof. In addition, a two-digit dot display device 824 is arranged above the special winning opening 823, and the dot display device 824 indicates the number of continuation of the right, that is, the number of continuation of the special game cycle at the time of a big hit and the variable winning device 802. A display is provided to inform the player of the number of balls counted. The dot display 824
Instead, a two-digit display consisting of, for example, a 7-segment LED may be used. When a ball wins the normal electric starting opening 804, the movable pieces 822a and 822 of the variable winning device 802 are placed.
When b is in the second state (open state) where it is easy to receive balls, and when the special winning opening 823 of the variable winning device 802 is won (V winning), the special game state (big hit state) is entered. . In this special game state, the movable piece 822
a and 822b perform a maximum of 18 opening / closing operations,
If this is one cycle and V winning is a condition, for example, maximum 1
It is possible to repeat special games for 6 cycles. Therefore, the player can obtain many balls and enjoy higher profits.

Rails 801 on both sides of the variable winning device 802
On the part along the inside of the
5, 826 are arranged, and side lamps 825, 8 are arranged.
For example, 26 blinks when the movable pieces 822a and 822b are opened, and blinks to energize the player during a big hit. The general-purpose gate (corresponding to a specific prize detector) 803 has a gate through which only one ball can pass,
When the ball passes through the gate, it is usually a symbol display 8 consisting of a 9-segment LED arranged in the electric start port 804.
When the pattern (for example, number) of 04a is changed and this number reaches a specific value (for example, "7"), the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 804 is electrically operated to open for a fixed time (that is, it is easy to make a prize). It will be in a state). Specifically, when the symbol of the ordinary symbol display 804a becomes "7", the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 804 opens for 3 seconds, and when the symbol becomes "3", the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 804 becomes 2 When the pattern is opened for 2 seconds and becomes "5", the tulip of the electric starting port 804 is normally opened for 1 second.

The universal figure gate 803 is provided with a universal figure gate switch (not shown) to detect passage of a ball. Normally, the electric starting port 804 normally closes the tulip,
As described above, it is configured to open the tulip under certain conditions. The control for changing the symbol of the normal symbol display device 804a corresponds to the variable display game. Also,
In this case, the result of the variable display game, that is, the probability that the symbol of the normal symbol display 804a becomes a specific value (for example, "7") and the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 804 is electrically operated to open for a certain time, The fluctuation control may be performed in two ways: high probability or low probability.

Next, a description will be given of the continuous-chang determination process in the case where a continuous-chang in the special game state (big hit state) occurs in the second embodiment. In the second-class gaming machine, when the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 are in the second state (open state) where it is easy to receive balls, the special winning opening 823 of the variable winning device 802 is won (V winning. ) Then, it shifts to the special game state (big hit state), and the movable piece 8
22a and 822b perform opening and closing operations at a maximum of 18 times, and with this as one cycle, the special game is repeated for a maximum of 16 cycles, for example, on condition of V winning. Therefore, it is significantly different from the first-type gaming machine in that a condition of V winning is required when consecutive chan are generated. Second
In the embodiment, the gaming machine itself determines the continuous chan big hit of the second type game by the routine of the continuous chan determination process described below.

Continuous Chan Judgment Processing FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of continuous Chan judgment processing. The concept of the main routine is first
Since the embodiment may be applied to the second type gaming machine, it is omitted here. For example, the continuous Chang determination process of step S32 in the main routine may be replaced with the process of FIG. When this subroutine starts,
First, in step S1200, 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 S1202, the number of starts after the big hit is [set value 1]
It is determined whether it is within the range. Within [Set value 1] means
If a continuous chan occurs within [the set value 1] within 4 times of starting after the end of the big hit, it becomes a pure continuous chang (distinct from the first type in-memory continuous chan). The number of start-ups referred to here is the two-way opening of the normal electric starting port 804 or the one-time opening of specific winning ports 805 and 806.
The number of times the ball is won in any of the above, the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 are opened by the winning.
For example, when a ball wins in one of the specific winning openings 805 and 806 that is opened once, the number of times the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 are opened is equal to the number of starts. When a ball is won in the two-way open electric starting port 804, the movable pieces 822a and 822 of the variable winning device 802 are selected.
The number of times of opening of b is not the same as the number of times of starting, and the number of times of opening is larger.

Here, in the second type gaming machine, the special game is repeated for a maximum of 16 cycles, for example, under the condition of V winning as one cycle, so after the final cycle is finished,
When the movable pieces 822a and 822b of the variable winning device 802 are opened and the ball wins the special winning opening 823, the player wins. If the number of starts is within the [set value 1], step S
At 1204, it is determined whether or not there is a V winning. If there is a V winning, the process advances to step S1206 to increment the consecutive chan counter 1 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 S1208, the continuous channel 1
To notify the occurrence of. The notification is performed on the pachinko machine 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. In step S1204, V
If there is no winning, the process branches to step S1210, 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 S1210, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1204 that the number of starts after the big hit is not within [the set value 1], the process branches to step S1212 to determine whether the number of starts after the big hit is within the [set value 2]. To do. "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 S
In 1214, it is determined whether or not there is a V winning. If there is a V winning, the process proceeds to step S1216 to increment the consecutive chan counter 2 by [+1]. The continuous chan counter 2 counts the number of times the continuous chan occurs in [the set value 2] (that is, within 30 times of starting after the big hit ends). Next, in step S1218, the generation of the continuous channel 2 is notified. Similarly, the notification is performed on the pachinko machine side, for example, by using a voice synthesizing IC to synthesize a voice suitable for a continuous jackpot jackpot and notify. 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. When there is no V winning in step S1214, the process branches to step S1210, 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. .

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1212 that the number of starts after the big hit is not within [the set value 2], step S1
The process branches to 220, and it is determined whether or not the game time after the big hit is within [the 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 S1
At 222, it is determined whether or not there is a V prize. If there is a V winning, the process proceeds to step S1224 to increment the consecutive chan counter 3 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 S1226, the continuous channel 3
To notify the occurrence of. Similarly, the notification is performed on the pachinko machine side, and, for example, a sound suitable for the consecutive chan big hit is synthesized and notified. 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 there is no V winning in step S1222, step S12
After branching to 10, it is determined that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, the data relating to the consecutive chan condition is cleared, and the data for the next consecutive chan condition is calculated. Step S1208, Step S1218 or Step S1
After 226, proceed to step S1228,
The value of each consecutive chan counter is counted. Next, in step S1230, 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,
For each condition of setting value 1 to setting value 3, consecutive chan rate, number of times of consecutive chan or more, maximum number of consecutive chan,
There is an average consecutive chan occurrence time. After the process of step S1230, the process returns to the main routine. In addition,
It may be possible to separately create jackpot data for big hits when the balls are won in the specific winning openings 805 and 806 that are opened once, and when the balls are won in the normal electric start opening 804 that is opened twice. .

As described above, in the second embodiment, the continuous jackpot big hit state of the second type game is determined by the gaming machine itself on condition of the V winning, and the normal jackpot and the jackpot jackpot are distinguished.
Therefore, it is possible to determine the occurrence of the continuous chan big hit state for each type with a simple configuration, and the management device easily collects data using the continuous chan big hit information for each type of continuous chan. In particular, the contents of the continuous chan are also determined by making a fine distinction between the pure continuous chan and the semi continuous chan, and accordingly, the data collection is also finely performed. Further, by utilizing the continuous chan big hit information, the notification of the normal big bang and the continuous big bang can be distinguished in different modes, and the joy of the player can be enhanced. Further, the management device side shown in FIG.
By providing a program for the continuous chan data calculation processing similar to the above, the management device 350 receives the big hit information from the second-class gaming machines, and a big hit state occurs in which big hits continuously occur within a predetermined period (for example, , In-memory continuous chan, semi continuous chan) are detected, and in-store broadcasting device 363 specially broadcasts continuous chan big hit information based on the detection result. Therefore, after all, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the first embodiment for the game machine belonging to the second type.

FIG. 31 is a screen for displaying data relating to consecutive changs for each island facility for the model "Monroe" of α company, which is a pachinko machine belonging to the second type. In this case, the platform "Monroe" is 123-250 on F island.
There are 12 units in total, which are arranged on the number unit. 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.
Other display items are the same as the items shown in FIG. 22 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. 22 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. 25 and 26 described above. In this way, the continuous Chang data is collected for each second type model called "Monroe", the performance of the gaming machine can be more accurately grasped, and it is effective as sales data in the gaming shop.

Third Embodiment of the Present Invention Next, FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention. The third embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a game machine belonging to the third type. . 32 is a game board 850 of a game machine belonging to the third type.
FIG. A game board 8 for playing the third kind of game
The configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment except for 50 and the configuration related thereto, and the description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 32,
A rail 851 having a function of guiding an ejected ball to an upper portion of the game area and guiding to an out-ball collecting port 869 described later is arranged around the game area.
In addition, an accessory device 852 having a rotation mechanism is arranged at substantially the center of the game area. A tulip-type auxiliary variable winning device 853 is arranged on the upper part of the accessory device 852, and the auxiliary variable winning device 853 has a variable pattern of a later-described universal figure display 862 that has a specific value (for example, “77”). When it becomes a 2-digit doublet state of a specific numerical value),
The blade member is opened to make it easy to receive balls until either a fixed time (for example, 5.9 seconds) or a fixed winning (for example, five winnings) is satisfied. FIG. 32 shows a closed state.

Further, the accessory device 852 has a rotating member 854 below the auxiliary variation winning device 853. The rotating member 854 is constantly rotating at a constant time interval, and one ball can be fitted. It has 6 sprockets, one of which is a V-winning sprout 854.
v and the other five are disengaged sprockets 854n. A ball is an accessory device 85 through the auxiliary variable winning device 853.
When the player wins the second prize, if it fits into the V winning sprout 854v of the rotating member 854, it is inserted into the V winning opening by the rotation of the rotating member 854, and before the right is generated, a special game occurs (that is, the role device 852 Right to open the variable prize device (large prize hole: so-called attacker) 855 provided below a predetermined number of times: a so-called third-class right occurs.
However, if the right is being generated, the right is to be extinguished. The right mentioned here is a right to generate a special game of the third kind, and changes on the condition that a prize is given to the third kind starting ports 863 and 864 for 10 seconds or until 10 balls are won as one cycle. The right to open the winning device 855 a predetermined number of times (16 cycles).

When a special game state occurs, the variable winning device 855 can easily accept a game ball from a first state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that does not accept a game ball a predetermined number of times (game). Condition that is advantageous to the person)
It has a function as a big winning hole that can be changed. Figure 3
2 indicates that the variable winning device 855 is in the first state (closed state) in which it is difficult to receive game balls. General winning openings 856, 857 on the left and right sides of the variable winning device 855.
Are arranged. Also, below the variable winning device 855, a display device 858 made up of 9-segment LEDs is arranged, and the display device 858 displays the number of cycles when the right of the third kind is generated and the number of winnings to the variable winning device 855 (count. number)
Is displayed.

On the other hand, above the accessory device 852, a ball turning member 859 commonly called "Krune" is arranged, and the ball turning member 859 receives a ball won from the sky winning port 859a or the jumping winning port 859b. It is temporarily held and turned, then turned several times and then discharged downward. At this time, the balls discharged from the ball turning member 859 are the accessory device 85.
It becomes easy to win the prize through the auxiliary variable winning device 853 (even if it is closed). Accessory device 852
The public figure gates 860 and 861 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the, and the public figure gates 860 and 861 have gates through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, one of the public figure gates When changing the design (for example, number) of the universal figure display 862 which is composed of 7-segment LED provided in 861 and can display a two-digit symbol, and when this number becomes a specific value (for example, “77”) , The tulip of the auxiliary variable winning device 853 in the accessory device 852 is electrically operated to open for a fixed time or a fixed number of winnings (that is,
It is easy to win the prize). In addition,
Not only "77" but also "33" or "55"
However, you may make it open for a fixed time or a fixed number of prizes.

The universal figure gates 860 and 861 are provided with universal figure gate switches (not shown) to detect the passing of balls. The auxiliary variable winning device 853 normally closes the tulip, but is configured to open the tulip under certain conditions as described above. In addition, the public figure gate 860,
The number of passing balls to 861 is limited to four, and this starting memory number is displayed, for example, by providing memory indicators on the left and right of the universal figure display 862 of one universal figure gate 861. I will let you. General map gates 860, 86
Above the 1st position, there is a type 3 starting port (specific ball detection device) 863,
864 is provided, and the third-type starting port 86 is provided.
The winning of 3,864 is detected by a third type starting switch (specific ball detecting means) not shown. When the balls enter the third-class start ports 863 and 864 and are detected by the third-class start switch, the variable winning device 855 moves to the second state, which is advantageous for the player for a predetermined period. When a prize is detected by the third-class start switches provided in the third-class start ports 863 and 864, the variable winning device 855 opens for a predetermined period, but the third-class start switch is activated while the third-class right is generated. When the winning of 16 balls is detected by, the right disappears (ends). That is, if the third-class start switch detects a ball while the variable winning device 855 is opened, the number of times the variable winning device 855 can be opened decreases.

Therefore, the third type start switch has been devised so that the interval for detecting the winning of a ball is longer than one cycle time in which the variable winning device 855 is opened, and the third type start ports 863, 864 are provided. However, a mechanical structure is adopted in which a ball does not pass through a type III start switch unless a certain period of time elapses using a rotating body.
In this embodiment, for example, one cycle time in which the variable winning device 855 is open is 10 seconds or until 10 balls are won, and the time for one revolution of the rotating body is one.
It is set to be longer than 0 seconds. As a result, when a right is generated, the player can proceed with the game while avoiding the problem that the right disappears in the middle of 16 cycles. In addition, even if the prize is detected by the third type start switch while the variable winning device 855 is open,
The variable winning device 855 is designed not to be opened again.

Reference numerals 865 and 866 are side lamps, which are appropriately turned on or off according to the contents of the game to enhance the realism of the game. Further, at a proper position in the game area, a hitting ball direction changing member 867 called a windmill (because it becomes difficult to see,
A large number of other nails (not shown) are rotatably installed, and a large number of obstacle nails 868 (otherwise not shown, not shown) are planted. In addition, an out ball collection port 869 is formed in the lower center of the game area.

An outline of the third type of game is as follows.
Usually, the player shoots a ball at the ball turning member 859,
The winning is made from the sky winning port 859a or the jumping winning port 859b. When a ball enters the ball revolving member 859, the ball revolves a few times and then falls downward, so that the accessory device 85
The second variable winning device 853 is used to win the prize. At this time, the V winnings sprout 85 of the rotating member 854
When the ball is inserted into 4v, the rotation member 854 is rotated to insert the ball into the V winning opening, and the third type right is generated. When the ball is fitted into the detachment sprout 854n, the right of the third kind is not generated. On the other hand, as another game method, the universal map gate 8
Pass the ball through either 60 or 861
When the symbol (for example, number) of 2 is changed and this number reaches a specific value (for example, “77”), the tulip of the auxiliary variable winning a prize device 853 in the accessory device 852 is electrically operated for a fixed time or a fixed period. Open only the number of prizes. At this time, similarly, the V winnings plot 854v of the rotating member 854
When the ball is inserted into the, the rotation member 854 is rotated to be inserted into the V winning opening to generate the third type right, and when the ball is inserted into the disengagement sprout 854n, the third type right is not generated. When the right of the third kind is generated, the third kind starting port 863,
On condition that a ball is won in 864 (either one is good), the variable winning device 855 opens for 10 seconds or until 10 balls are won, and this is set as one cycle, and up to 16 cycles of the variable winning device 855 are set. The opening is repeated. As a result, the game content is such that the player can obtain a large amount of balls.

Next, a description will be given of the continuous-chang determination process in the case where a continuous-chang in the special game state (big hit state) occurs in the third embodiment. In the game machine belonging to the third type, balls are won inside the auxiliary variation winning device 853 of the accessory device 852, and at this time, V of the rotating member 854 is won.
When a ball is fitted into the winning sprout 854v, the rotating member 8
By the rotation of 54, it is thrown into the V winning opening (V winning), the third kind of right is generated, and it shifts to the big hit state. And
Subject to winning the third-class starting ports 863, 864, 10
The variable winning device 855 is opened a predetermined number of times (16 cycles) with one second as a cycle until 10 seconds or 10 balls are won. Therefore, it differs from the first-type gaming machine in that it requires a condition of V winning when consecutive chan is generated, and is similar to the second-type player described above. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the gaming machine itself determines the consecutive-chan big hit of the third type game by the routine of the consecutive-chan determination process similar to that of FIG. 30 described above. Since the routine is the same, illustration is omitted. Further, in the third embodiment, the continuous chunk big hit data of the third type game is calculated on the management device side by the continuous chunk data calculation processing routine similar to that of FIG. Since the routine is the same, illustration is omitted.

FIG. 33 is a screen for displaying data relating to continuous chanting in units of island equipment for a model called "Rhapsody" of γ company among the pachinko machines belonging to the third type. In this case, the platform called "Rhapsody" is 251-2 on G island.
They are arranged in the 66th group, and there are 12 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. Other display items are the same as the items shown in FIG. 22 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. 22 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. 25 and 26 described above. In this way, the continuous Chang data is collected for each type of "Rhapsody" of the third type, the performance of the gaming machine can be more accurately grasped, and it is effective as sales data in the gaming shop.

As described above, also in the third embodiment, the continuous jackpot big hit state of the third type game is judged by the gaming machine itself on condition of the V winning, and the normal jackpot and the jackpot jackpot are distinguished. Therefore, the occurrence of a continuous chan big hit state is determined for each type with a simple configuration, and the management device easily collects data using the continuous chan big hit information for each type of continuous chan. In particular, the contents of the continuous chan are also determined by making a fine distinction between the pure continuous chan and the semi continuous chan, and accordingly, the data collection is also finely performed. Further, by utilizing the continuous chan big hit information, the notification of the normal big bang and the continuous big bang can be distinguished in different modes, and the joy of the player can be enhanced. Further, the management device side shown in FIG.
By providing a program for the continuous chan data calculation processing similar to the above, the management device 350 receives the big hit information from the third-type gaming machines, and the big hit state occurs continuously during a predetermined period (for example, a big hit state). , In-memory continuous chan, semi continuous chan) are detected, and in-store broadcasting device 363 specially broadcasts continuous chan big hit information based on the detection result. Therefore, after all, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained for the game machine belonging to the third type.

It is to be noted that the general-purpose gate 860 is provided with a display device (usually turned off) which is composed of a 7-segment LED and can display a two-digit symbol, and, for example, only when a V prize is won.
If you turn on the indicator and change the design (for example, a number) and this number reaches a specific value (for example, "77"), the big hits tend to occur consecutively up to five times. The probability of the symbol on the universal figure display 862 becoming a specific value (for example, “77”) is increased (for example, about 1/5), and the tulip of the auxiliary variable winning a prize device 853 is opened to facilitate the V winning. It may be configured.

Fourth Embodiment of the Present Invention Next, FIGS. 34 to 36 are views showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the fourth embodiment, only the continuous jackpot state determining means is arranged in the gaming machine as an adapter. It is an example. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a rear surface configuration of a gaming machine belonging to the first type (the game content is the same as that of the first embodiment). In the description of FIG. 34, the same components as those in FIG. 3 described above will be assigned the same reference numerals and redundant description will be omitted. In FIG. 34, reference numeral 150 denotes an adapter (continuous big hit state determination means), and the adapter 150 is arranged below the frame relay board (external terminal board) 103 and on the front surface side of the ball discharging device 104. In the adapter 150, various information on the game board 13 from the game board external information output terminal 141a of the game board information base 141 through the wiring 151, for example, information on the accessory device, various information on big hits (however, continuous big hit information. The consecutive Chan big hit information is calculated by the adapter circuit 150A described later), and the lucky number. , Probability setting value, starting winning number (starting signal, etc.), number of rotations of character, continuous number of cycles at big hit,
Illegal information (incorrectness due to winning a prize or disconnection of a connector) is transmitted, and the adapter 150 relays the wiring when outputting the information to the hall management device, and is particularly input in the fourth embodiment. The jackpot status is determined based on the signal, and the determination information, the number of consecutive chunks, and the calculation result are output to the management device. It should be noted that the determination of continuous jackpot jackpot state, the number of consecutive chunks based on the determination result, and the arithmetic processing are performed by the adapter circuit 15 inside the adapter 150.
0A (see FIG. 36).

As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 35, the adapter 150 has connectors 161 to 168 on the front surface side, and an adapter for internally determining the consecutive chan big hit state, counting consecutive 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. Connector 163 and connector 164 are for 7-segment LED
Of the continuous-chang display devices 620a, 620b, ... Further, the connectors 165 to 168 are various display devices (lamps) of the gaming machine for counting the number of consecutive chan and the calculation result.
It is also relayed when it is output as a continuous channel display signal to a call lamp, a lamp of the island facility 500, or the like.

FIG. 36 is a block diagram of a control system in the game machine. In FIG. 36, 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, and the adapter circuit 150A outputs the game board external information. Based on a signal from the gaming machine input through the terminal 141a, the continuous jackpot jackpot state is determined, and based on the determination result, the continuous channel is counted, or the continuous channel calculation process is performed to determine the determination result. Calculation result management device 3
Output to 50. Others are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same components are given the same numbers. CPU301,
The ROM 302, the RAM 303, and the EEPROM 304 constitute the game control means 400 as a whole, and realize the function as the big hit state detecting means and the transmitting means. The function of the continuous big hit state determining means is realized by the adapter 150 as described above. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the occurrence of the continuous Chan big hit state is determined by the simple configuration of mounting the adapter 150. By using the output of the adapter 150, data collection using the consecutive Chan big hit information can be 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.

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 determining means is arranged in the gaming machine as an adapter is not limited to the gaming machine belonging to the first kind, but the gaming machines belonging to the second kind, the third kind or the like. Of course, it may be a game machine having the game content of. Further, the application of the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned first
Not only the game machines belonging to the first, second, and third types, but also game machines having other game contents can generate a jackpot state advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. (For example, a game machine equipped with an electric accessory device)
It can be applied to all.

Of course, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine which is not equipped with a card reader. Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the prepaid card type pachinko machine as in the above embodiment. For example, it can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine. It can be widely applied to pachinko machines that do not use cards at all, instead of the prepaid card system.

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According to the present invention, the continuous jackpot state in which necessary jackpot information is transmitted from the gaming machine to the management device, the management device receives the jackpot information, and the jackpot is continuously generated within a predetermined period. (For example, a consecutive chan in memory, a semi consecutive chan) is detected, and the broadcasting means specially broadcasts the consecutive chan jackpot based on the detection result, so that the player surely recognizes the occurrence of the consecutive chan jackpot. It is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game. In addition, it is possible to notify the entire store, including other players, of the occurrence of the consecutive chan big hit and to appeal it. Furthermore, the clerk can immediately know on which unit the consecutive chang occurred in the memory, and can appropriately take appropriate measures such as preparing a dollar box and replacing the bill indicating the number of times the consecutive chan has been hit. You can

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a first 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 a diagram showing a configuration of a back mechanism of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a system diagram showing the relationship between the management device and the island equipment of the same embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main routine of game control of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a switch input process subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of in-memory continuous change processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol variation processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a big hit processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of continuous channel determination processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a stop symbol creating process of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of external information processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of random number update processing of the same embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a processing program of the management apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of continuous chunk data calculation processing of the management apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a method of counting consecutive chans according to the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a definition of a continuous chunk according to the embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a big hit occurrence situation with respect to a machine number of 256 in the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a menu screen of a computer of the management apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a screen of the computer of the management device for displaying the game status of all the first type machines in the embodiment.

FIG. 23 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. 24 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. 25 is a diagram showing a print example of the big hit occurrence data for the unit numbers of 256 in the embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a print example of the big hit occurrence data for the unit numbers of 256 in the embodiment.

FIG. 27 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. 28 is a diagram showing a screen of a computer of a management device for displaying the game status of a plurality of first type machines of another specific model in the embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a front view showing the game board according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of continuous Chan determination processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a screen of a computer of a management device for displaying a game status of a plurality of second type machines of a specific model according to the embodiment.

FIG. 32 is a front view showing the game board according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is a view showing a screen of a computer of a management device for displaying a game situation of a plurality of third-class machines of a specific model in the embodiment.

FIG. 34 is a view showing the configuration of the back mechanism of the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 35 is an enlarged view showing the adapter of the embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a block diagram of a control system of the gaming machine of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 pachinko machine 2 pachinko machine 3 ball lending machine (game medium lending device) 11 frame-shaped front frame 13, 800, 850 game board 62 variable display 63 special symbol display device (symbol display device) 64 ordinary electric Starter 65,855 Variation prize device 91 Probability variation determination indicator 92 Probability variation number determination indicator 103 Frame relay board (external terminal board) 107 Accessory control circuit board 141 Game board information board 141a Game board external information output terminal 150 Adapter Continuous jackpot state determining means 301 CPU for accessory 324 Probability setting device 325 Stopped pattern appearance rate setting device 326 In-memory continuous change rate setting device 327 Semi continuous change rate setting device 350 Management device (centralized management device) 360 Management computer ( Receiving means, continuous big hit state detecting means) 361 Display 362 Purin 363 store broadcast device (broadcast means) 364 terminal device 365 the data storage device 400 a game controlling means (jackpot state detection means, transmission means) 500 island facilities 823 special winning hole 854V V winning Sprott 852 roles product device

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A central control device for a gaming machine, which centrally manages a plurality of gaming machines installed in a gaming shop, wherein the gaming machine can generate a jackpot state advantageous to a player, and the jackpot state is generated. The jackpot state detecting means for detecting the, and the transmitting means for transmitting the data of the gaming machine to the outside, the central control device, the receiving means for receiving the output of the transmitting means, and the output of the receiving means Based on the output of the continuous jackpot state detection means for detecting a continuous jackpot state that the jackpot state is continuously generated within a predetermined period based on the output of the continuous jackpot state detection means, information of the continuous jackpot state at least in the game store A central management device for a gaming machine, comprising: a broadcasting means for broadcasting the. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a machine number is determined for each of the gaming machines, and the broadcasting means broadcasts the machine number of the gaming machine in which the continuous big hit condition has occurred. Central control device for machines. 3. The centralized management device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the broadcasting means broadcasts a continuous number of times of the continuous big hit state.