JPH09140898A - Pachinko game machine and managing device therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To report that a pachinko game machine becomes a reach state to the outside and grasp the reach character of the pachinko game machine. SOLUTION: A call lamp unit 9 outputs the reach signals (1)-(3) indicating the reach state of a pachinko game machine to a centralized control device 10. The cumulative section of the centralized control device 10 cumulatively stores the number of input times of the reach signals (1)-(3) from the call lamp unit 9 and resets the stored data at the input timing and input stop timing of the special prize signal. Each calculation section calculates the ratio of the number of input times of the reach signals (1)-(3) against the number of starts of a pachinko game machine. A history information generation section 49 and a cumulative information generation section 50 generate the history data and cumulative data indicating the reach state of each pachinko game machine based on the stored data of the cumulative section and the calculated data of the calculation section.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine which outputs a reach signal indicating that a reach state, which is a pre-stage of the prize state, is produced, and reach information is created based on the reach signal from the pachinko game machine. The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine management device.

[0002]

Conventionally, for example, in a seven machine which is called a podium, when a pachinko ball is won in the start winning slot, the symbol displayed on the symbol display device is updated and updated. When the selected symbol matches the special symbol, the special prize state in which the winning probability is increased by opening the large-scale winning opening is exhibited.

By the way, in this kind of pachinko game machine, in order to make a player feel the expectation of the generation of the special prize, various effects are provided when the reach state, which is the stage before the special prize, is performed. We try to prevent players from getting tired of playing because of their excitement.

However, even if the display symbol of the symbol display device is updated and displayed, if the reach state is not reached, or if the reach state is not reached and the prize state is not easily reached, the player gets tired of the game. .

In addition, in order to enhance the taste of the reach state,
Some reach patterns are expressed by a reach pattern selected from multiple types of reach patterns, but if the game is continued for a while, the appearance pattern of the reach pattern may be unified depending on the model of the pachinko game machine. As a result, the players become tired of the game and the operation of the pachinko game machine decreases. For this reason, when managing a pachinko game machine, we want to analyze the reach characteristics of the popular pachinko game machine by managing the reach state of the pachinko game machine and use it as a reference for purchasing the next pachinko game machine. There is a request.

However, in the conventional pachinko game machine, it is not possible to notify the outside that the symbol display device is in the reach state, and the management device of the pachinko game machine also has the reach characteristic that the pachinko game machine is in the reach state. It has the drawback of not being able to grasp.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to bring a pachinko game machine and a pachinko game machine in a reach state capable of notifying the outside that the symbol display device has reached the reach state. It is to provide a management device for a pachinko game machine capable of grasping reach characteristics.

[0008]

The present invention is provided with a symbol display device which is operated in response to winning, and when the symbol display device is changed from the reach state to the prize state, a prize state with an increased winning probability is presented. In a pachinko game machine, the symbol display device is configured to output a reach signal indicating that a reach state has been reached (claim 1).

According to such a configuration, when the symbol display device is in the reach state, which is the stage prior to the special prize stage, the reach signal indicating that the reach state has been output is output. Therefore, the reach signal output state It is possible to determine that the pachinko game machine has reached the reach state based on the.

Further, a plurality of types of reach patterns for expressing that the symbol display device is in the reach state may be set, and a reach signal capable of identifying the reach pattern may be output (claim). Item 2). With such a configuration, when the pachinko game machine is in the reach state, the reach state is represented by one of the reach patterns of the plurality of types. At this time, since the pachinko game machine outputs a reach signal capable of identifying the reach pattern, the reach pattern can be determined based on the reach signal.

Further, the management device for a pachinko game machine of the present invention is provided with an input section for inputting a reach signal output from the pachinko game machine having the above-mentioned configuration, and the pachinko game machine based on the reach signal to the input section. It is provided with a creation means for creating the reach information of (claim 3).

With such a configuration, when the reach signal is output from the pachinko game machine, the input unit inputs the reach signal. Then, the creating means creates the reach information of the pachinko game machine based on the reach signal to the input unit. Thereby, the reach characteristic of the pachinko game machine can be analyzed based on the reach information created by the creating means.

Further, when the reach signal input to the input section indicates a reach pattern, the creating means may:
The reach information of the pachinko game machine may be created based on the reach signal corresponding to the reach pattern (claim 4). According to such a configuration,
The reach characteristic of the pachinko game machine can be analyzed based on the reach signal for each reach pattern when the pachinko game machine is in the reach state.

Further, the creating means may create the reach information in association with the operation information of the pachinko game machine (claim 5). With such a configuration, since the reach information can be compared with the operation information, the reliability of the reach information can be improved.

Further, output means for outputting the reach information may be provided (claim 6). Further, the output means may output the reach information corresponding to the selected pachinko game machine (claim 7). Further, the output means may be an information disclosure device for disclosing the game information of the pachinko game machine to the player (claim 8).

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 shows a pachinko game machine. In FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a general winning opening 2 and a start winning opening 3, and a pachinko ball that is driven into the board surface 5 in response to an operation on the handle 4 is the general winning opening 2 or the start winning opening. When you win the prize in the mouth 3, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are used as safe balls and the ball saucer 6
Pay out to.

A liquid crystal display portion 7 (see FIG. 3) as a symbol display device is provided on the board surface 5 of the pachinko game machine 1, and the liquid crystal display portion 7 has a symbol composed of three-digit numbers (FIG. 4).
(See) is displayed. In this case, board 5
When the pachinko ball that is struck in is won in the start winning opening 3, the design displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 7 is updated, and when the updated design matches the special winning design, the large winning opening 8 is opened. By opening it, a special prize state with a high winning probability is presented.

Here, when the numbers are updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 7, the reach symbol, which is the previous stage of the prize symbol, is displayed with a predetermined probability to fuel the excitement of the player. In this case, when the reach symbol is displayed, the reach symbol is displayed with one reach pattern selected from among the three reach patterns to enhance the taste of the game.

A call lamp unit 9 is arranged above the pachinko game machine 1. The calling lamp unit 9 detects the operating status of the pachinko game machine 1 and notifies the centralized management device 10 of this, and is provided with various lamps such as a CALL lamp 11, a prize lamp 12, a probability change lamp 13 and a stop lamp 14. Therefore, the lamp is appropriately turned on according to various signals from the pachinko game machine 1. Also, CALL
A button 15 is provided, and the CALL lamp 11 is turned on when the CALL button 15 is on. Furthermore, in response to a stop command from the centralized management device 10, the pachinko game machine 1
Is stopped.

FIG. 5 shows the configuration of the pachinko game machine 1. In FIG. 5, the CPU 16 operates according to a program stored in the ROM 17, and stores working data in the RAM 18. The power supply circuit 19 is
The supplied electric power is output to each circuit including the CPU 16 in a state of being stabilized to direct current. The reset circuit 20 has a watchdog function, and when the power is turned on or C
When it is determined that the PU 16 has runaway, the CPU 16 is reset.

The CPU 16 inputs detection signals from various winning sensors and various switches through the input circuit 21, and drives various lamps and solenoids for accessory parts through the output circuit 22. Further, the CPU 16 uses the display control circuit 2
A symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 7 through 3, and a sound effect is generated from the speaker 25 through the voice output circuit 24.

Here, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with various terminals, and various signals output from the pachinko game machine 1 are output to the calling lamp unit 9 through the terminals. That is, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with the special prize terminal 26, the reach terminal 27, the start terminal 28, and the probability changing terminal 29, and outputs the special prize signal indicating the special prize state from the special prize terminal 26 to reach the reach state. Outputs a reach signal indicating that from the reach terminal 27,
A start signal indicating that the update display of the symbol on the liquid crystal display unit 7 has started is output from the start terminal 28, and a probability variation signal indicating that the probability of a prize is high is a probability variation terminal 29.
Output from

In this case, the pachinko game machine outputs the reach-signal in response to the reach pattern when outputting the reach signal. In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 prohibits the game by the player by cutting off the power supply of the handle 4 when the stop signal is input from the calling lamp unit 9.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the centralized management device 10. In FIG. 1, the centralized management device 10 is provided with a signal input section 30, and various signals output from the calling lamp unit 9 are input through the signal input section 30. In this case, when the reach signal is input, the signal input unit 30 distinguishes and outputs the reach signal, the reach signal, and the reach signal according to the reach pattern indicated by the reach signal.

Here, the centralized management device 10 is provided with various accumulation units for accumulating various signals input through the signal input unit 30, which will be described below. (1) Out-ball-number accumulating unit 31 ... Cumulatively stores the number of times the out-ball signal is input after reset. Therefore, the value obtained by multiplying the stored value of the out-ball number accumulating unit 31 by 10 is the actual out-ball number. (2) Safe ball number accumulating unit 32 ... Cumulatively stores the number of safe ball signal inputs after reset. Therefore, the value obtained by multiplying the stored value of the safe ball number accumulating unit 32 by 10 is the actual safe ball number.

(3) Start number accumulating unit 33 ... Cumulatively stores the number of times the start signal is input after reset. (4) Reach cumulative total 34 ... Reach after reset ~
The number of signal inputs is accumulated and stored. (5) Reach number accumulating unit 35 ... Accumulates and stores the number of times the reach signal is input after reset. (6) Reach number accumulating unit 36 ... Cumulatively stores the number of times the reach signal is input after reset. (7) Reach number accumulating unit 37 ... Cumulatively stores the number of times the reach signal is input after reset.

Further, the centralized management device 10 is provided with various arithmetic units for performing arithmetic operations based on the storage data of the various accumulation units, which will be described below. (1) Difference number calculation unit 38 ... Subtracts the stored value of the safe ball number accumulation unit 32 from the stored value of the out ball number accumulation unit 31. Therefore, the value obtained by multiplying the value stored in the difference ball number calculation unit 38 by 10 is the actual difference ball number. (2) Outlet rate calculation unit 39: The storage value of the safe ball number accumulation unit 32 is divided by the storage value of the out ball number accumulation unit 31. (3) Reach / start calculation unit 40 ... Divides the stored value of the reach number accumulation unit 34 by the stored value of the start number accumulation unit 33.

(4) Reach / start calculation unit 41 ...
... The stored value of the reach number accumulating unit 35 is set to the start number accumulating unit 3
Divide by the stored value of 2. (5) Reach / start calculation unit 42 ... Divides the stored value of the reach number accumulation unit 36 by the stored value of the start number accumulation unit 32. (6) Reach / start calculation unit 43 ... Divides the stored value of the reach number accumulation unit by the stored value of the start number accumulation unit.

Here, the reach pattern storage section 44 receives the reach-signal when the reach-signal is input.
The information indicating the signal is updated and stored. Therefore, the latest reach pattern is stored in the reach pattern storage unit 44.

The rising edge detection circuit 45 outputs a pulse signal at the timing when the rising edge of the special prize signal is detected, and the falling edge detection circuit 46 outputs the pulse signal at the timing when the falling edge of the special prize signal is detected. The delay circuit 47 inputs the pulse signal from the rising detection circuit 45 or the falling detection circuit 46 through the OR circuit 48, and outputs the pulse signal to each accumulator at a timing delayed from the input timing by the set delay time. Reset by doing so.

In this case, as the delay time set in the delay circuit 47, the history information creating section 49 and the cumulative information creating section 50 read the stored value of each cumulative section in response to the input of the prize signal, as will be described later. At that time, the time is set so that reading can be surely executed.

History information creating section 49 and cumulative information creating section 5
0 creates history data and cumulative data based on the stored values of the cumulative units and the arithmetic units, respectively. The output unit 51 displays history data or cumulative data on the display unit 53 or prints on the printing unit 54 according to the setting contents set by the output designating unit 52, and at the same time discloses the history data or cumulative data. Output to the device 55.

FIG. 6 shows the appearance of the information disclosure device 55. In FIG. 6, the information disclosure device 55 includes a first monitor 56, a second monitor 57, and an operation unit 58, and stores history data and cumulative data output from the output unit 51 for a predetermined number of days. To do. Then, the stored history data and accumulated data are scroll-displayed on the first monitor 56 corresponding to the pachinko game machine 1, and
History data and cumulative data are displayed corresponding to the selected pachinko game machine 1 according to the operation of the operation unit 58.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. When a player hits a pachinko ball on the board surface 5 by operating the handle 4 of the pachinko game machine 1, all the hit pachinko balls are ejected from the pachinko game machine 1 as out balls. At this time, the pachinko game machine 1 outputs one pulse of the out-ball signal every time, for example, 10 out-balls are ejected. Further, when the pachinko balls hit on the board surface 5 win the general winning opening 2 or the start winning opening 3, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out to the ball receiving tray 6. At this time, the pachinko game machine 1 outputs one pulse of the safe ball signal every time, for example, paying out 10 safe balls.

Now, the pachinko game machine 1 updates and displays the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display section 7 when a pachinko ball is won in the start winning opening 3. FIG. 7 shows a display control operation of the pachinko game machine 1. In this FIG.
The CPU 16 of the pachinko game machine 1 reads the start register (step A1). This start register shows the reserved start right.
"1" is added every time a pachinko ball is input to
Every time it starts, "1" is subtracted.
In this case, the start register stores up to "4", which means that the start right is 4
It means that you can hold up to.

When the numerical value stored in the start register is 1 or more, the CPU 16 determines that the start right is reserved (step A2) and reads the special prize random number (step A3). That is, one of the numbers (00 to 99) set in the special prize random number table shown in FIG. 8 is randomly read.

Subsequently, the CPU 16 determines whether or not the probability variation signal is being output (step A4). The probability variation signal is a signal indicating that the probability of becoming a special prize is increased, and is output when the special prize symbol is a specific special prize symbol as described later. Therefore, the probability variation signal is not output in the first prize after the start of business.

Therefore, the CPU 16 judges that the probability variation signal is not being output, and judges whether the special prize random number is "00" (step A5). In this case, 0-9 as special prize random numbers
Since 9 is set, the probability that the special random number is "00" is 1/100.

Then, the CPU 16 determines that the special random number is "0".
If it is not "0", it is determined that the character is out of position, and the random number of out-of-position symbols is read (step A21). That is, one number is randomly read from the numbers (001 to 998 (however, the same number is excluded in all three digits)) set in the outlier symbol random number table shown in FIG.

Subsequently, the CPU 16 determines whether or not the read off design is a reach design (step A22). That is, it is determined whether or not the third digit and the first digit of the three-digit number of the out-of-match pattern match. At this time, when the third digit and the first digit of the out-of-place design do not match, it is determined that the reach is not reached, and the display process is executed (step A
27), output a start signal (step A28)
(See FIG. 13B). Thereby, the liquid crystal display unit 7 displays the non-designated symbol selected from the non-designated random number table.

When the third digit and the first digit of the out-of-place design match, it is determined that the reach is reached, the out-reach random number is read (step A23), and the display process is executed (step A24). ). That is, one numerical value is selected from the out-reach random number table (0 to 9) shown in FIG. At this time, when the read numerical value is 0 to 6, the outlier pattern is displayed in the reach pattern, and when the read numerical value is 7 and 8, the outlier pattern is displayed in the reach pattern, and the read numerical value is 9
In the case of, the reach pattern is displayed in the reach pattern. Therefore, when the off pattern is displayed, the reach pattern is 7
The reach pattern occurs with a probability of / 10, the reach pattern occurs with a probability of 2/10, and the reach pattern occurs with a probability of 1/10.

Here, the display operation of reach patterns 1 to 3 is set as follows. (1) Reach pattern: The reach pattern is removed and the display pattern is updated at a constant speed until it stops at the design. (2) Reach pattern: It changes to a low speed on the way from the reach pattern to the stop at the pattern. (3) Reach pattern: The reach pattern changes to a high speed on the way until it comes off and stops at the pattern.

Subsequently, the CPU 16 outputs the start signal (step A25), and then reaches the reach pattern.
According to the reach-signal is output (step A2).
6) (see FIG. 13 (c)).

On the other hand, when the special prize random number read is "00" (step A5), the CPU 16 determines that the special prize condition is satisfied and reads the special prize symbol (step A6), and the reach for special prize is reached. After reading the random number (Step A
7), display processing is executed (step A8). That is,
One numerical value is selected from the special symbol random number table (0 to 9) shown in FIG. 11, and one numerical value is selected from the special reach reach random number table (0, 1, 2) shown in FIG.
At this time, if the numerical value read from the special prize reach random number table is 0, the hit pattern (the pattern in which the numerical value read from the special prize random number table is displayed in all digits) is displayed in the reach pattern described above, and the read numerical value is displayed. When is 1, the hit pattern is displayed in the reach pattern, and when the read numerical value is 2, the hit pattern is displayed in the reach pattern. Therefore, when the winning symbol is displayed, each of the reach patterns 1 to 3 occurs with a probability of 1/3.

Subsequently, the CPU 16 outputs a start signal (step A9) and then outputs a reach-signal according to the reach pattern- (step A1).
0). Then, the CPU 16 executes special prize processing (step A11). In other words, the special prize lamp 12 blinks, a special effect sound is generated, and the large winning opening 8 is opened to extremely increase the winning probability. As a result, the player can obtain a large number of safe balls in a short time.

In this case, the CPU 16 outputs the prize signal until the prize processing is completed (steps A12 to A1).
4) (see FIG. 13 (d)). The CPU 16 outputs an out signal every time 10 out balls are detected, and
A safe signal is output every time 10 safe balls are detected.

FIG. 14 shows the operation of the calling lamp unit 9. In FIG. 14, the calling lamp unit 9
Is the input state of various signals from the pachinko game machine 1, the input state of the stop command from the central control device 10, and the CA
The on state of the LL button 15 is monitored, and the following operation is performed according to each state.

(1) When the special prize signal is input from the pachinko game machine 1 (YES in step B1)
When the prize lamp 12 is off (NO in step B2), the prize lamp 12 is turned on (step B3), and then the output of the prize signal is started (step B).
4). When the prize lamp 12 is on (YES in step B2), the process proceeds to the next step without executing anything.

(2) When no special prize signal is input from the pachinko game machine 1 (NO in step B1) ...
When the prize lamp 12 is on (YES in step B5), the prize lamp 12 is turned off (step B6), and then the output of the prize signal is stopped (step B).
7). When the prize lamp 12 is off (NO in step B1), the process proceeds to the next step without executing anything.

By the operations (1) and (2), the prize lamp 12 is turned on and the centralized management device 10 is operated during the period when the prize signal is output from the pachinko game machine 1.
The prize signal is output to.

(3) When the probability variation signal is being input from the pachinko game machine 1 (YES in step B8) ...
When the probability variation lamp 13 is off (NO in step B9), the probability variation lamp 13 is turned on (step B10), and then the probability variation signal output is started (step B1).
1). When the probability variation lamp 13 is on (YES in step B9), the process proceeds to the next step without executing anything.

(4) When the probability variation signal is not input from the pachinko game machine 1 (NO in step B8) ...
If the probability variation lamp 13 is lit (step B12
In YES, the probability variation lamp 13 is turned off (step B13), and then the probability variation signal output is stopped (step B14). If the probability variation lamp 13 is off (NO in step B12), the process proceeds to the next step without executing anything.

By the operations of (3) and (4), while the probability variation signal is being output from the pachinko game machine 1, the probability variation lamp 13 is turned on and the central control device 10 is operated.
The probability change signal is output to.

(5) When the CALL button 15 is on (YES in step B15) ... When the CALL lamp 11 is off (NO in step B16), the CALL lamp 11 is turned on (step B).
17). If the CALL lamp 11 is on (YES in step B16), the process proceeds to the next step without executing anything.

(6) When the CALL button 15 is off (NO in step B15) ... When the CALL lamp 11 is on (YES in step B18), the CALL lamp 11 is turned off (step B).
19). When the CALL lamp 11 is off (NO in step B18), the process proceeds to the next step without executing anything. By the operations (5) and (6), when the player operates the CALL button 15 on, the CALL lamp 11 lights up, and when the player operates it off, C
The ALL lamp 11 goes out.

(7) When a stop signal is being input from the central control device 10 (YES in step B20) ...
If the stop lamp 14 is off (step B21)
After that, the stop lamp 14 is turned on (step B22), and then the stop command is output (step B).
23). When the stop lamp 14 is on (YES in step B21), the process proceeds to the next step without executing anything.

(8) When the stop signal is not input (NO in step B20) ... When the stop lamp 14 is on (YES in step B24), the stop lamp 14 is turned off. (Step B25), the output of the stop command is stopped (step B26). When the stop lamp 14 is on (NO in step B24), the next step is executed without executing anything.

By the operations (7) and (8), while the stop signal is being output from the central control device 10, the stop lamp 14 is turned on and a stop command is output to the pachinko game machine 1. The pachinko game machine 1 by
The game against is forcibly prohibited. To stop the output of the stop signal from the centralized management device 10, the centralized management device 10 is opened.

(9) When a start signal is input from the pachinko game machine 1 (step B27) ... The start signal is output to the centralized management device 10 (step B28). (10) When a reach signal is input from the pachinko game machine 1 (step B29) ... The reach signal is output to the centralized management device 10 (step B30). (11) When an out signal is input from the pachinko game machine 1 (step B31) ... The out signal is output to the centralized management device 10 (step B32). (12) When a safe signal is input from the pachinko game machine 1 (step B33) ... The safe signal is output to the centralized management device 10 (step B34).

On the other hand, when the various signals are output from the calling lamp unit 9 as described above, each accumulating unit of the centralized management device 10 accumulates and stores the number of times each signal is input from the calling lamp unit 9. .

Now, when the prize signal is output from the pachinko game machine 1, the rise detection circuit 45 of the centralized management device 10 is provided.
Outputs a pulse signal at the rising timing of the prize signal. This pulse signal is delayed by the delay circuit 47 and then output to each accumulator, and the stored value of each accumulator is reset at that timing. At this time, the timing at which each cumulative unit is reset is set later than the timing at which the history information creation unit 49 and the cumulative information creation unit 50 of the centralized management device 10 read the stored values of each cumulative unit, as will be described later. Therefore, the history information creation unit 49 and the cumulative information creation unit 50 can reliably read the stored value stored in each cumulative unit.

FIG. 15 shows the operation of the history information creating section 49 of the centralized management device 10. In FIG. 15, when the special prize signal starts to be input from the calling lamp unit 9 (step C1), the history information creation unit 49 monitors whether or not the probability variation signal is input (step C2). In this case, when the special prize state is entered for the first time after the start of business (power-on), the pachinko game machine 1 is changed from the normal state to the special prize state, and therefore the pachinko game machine 1 does not output the probability variation signal.

Therefore, the history information creating section 49 determines that the probability variation signal is not input (N in step C2).
O), normal data storage processing is executed (step C)
3). In this normal data storage process, the storage data of each accumulator and each calculator is stored in the memory.

FIG. 16 schematically shows the memory of the history information creating section 49. In FIG. 16, a first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, ... Are sequentially set in the memory, and a mode, an out, a safe, and a difference ball are associated with each storage area. A data area corresponding to the number, the payout rate, the total number of reaches, the number of reaches, the number of reaches, the number of reaches, and the special reach (reach pattern that became the special prize) is set.

Here, the history information creating unit 49 uses the stored value of each accumulating unit (1 for the stored value for out, safe, and difference balls).
The value obtained by multiplying by 0) and the reach pattern stored in the reach pattern storage unit 44 are stored in the first storage area of the memory. In this case, in the first storage area shown in FIG. 16, the mode until the first prize is generated is in the normal state,
The number of out balls is 1510, the number of safe balls is 520, the number of difference balls is 990, the payout rate is 34%, and the number of starts is 98.
The total number of times of reaching, the number of reaching times is 7, the number of reaching times is 5, the number of reaching times is 2, the number of reaching times is 0, and it is stored that the reach pattern is changed to the special state.

On the other hand, FIG. 17 shows the operation of the cumulative information creation unit 50 of the centralized management device 10. In FIG. 17, when the special prize signal is input (YES in step D1), the cumulative information creation unit 50 executes the cumulative data creation process (step D2). In this cumulative data creation processing, various cumulative data stored in the memory are read, the stored value is added to the stored values stored in each cumulative unit and each arithmetic unit, and the result is stored again in the memory.

FIG. 18 schematically shows the memory of the cumulative information creating section 50. In FIG. 18, in the memory,
A data area corresponding to the normal mode, the probability variation mode and the special prize mode is set for each pachinko game machine 1, and each data area has out, safe, the number of difference balls, the winning rate, the number of starts, the total number of reach, Reach, Reach, Reach, Total reach, Reach, Reach, Reach, Special Reach, Special Reach,
Special reach and number of special prizes are set. in this case,
The normal mode, the prize mode, and the probability variation mode correspond to the normal state, the prize state, and the probability variation state of the pachinko game machine 1. Further, the special prize-reach indicates the number of times of the reach pattern which became the special prize. The data shown in FIG. 18 is cumulative data at the end of the day's business, and no intermediate data is stored.

Then, the cumulative information creating section 50 determines whether or not the probability variation signal is being input (step D3). In this case, since the probability variation signal is not input, the cumulative data storage process is executed (step D4). In this cumulative data storage processing, the storage data of each cumulative unit and each arithmetic unit is stored in the data area corresponding to the normal mode. In this case, since the memory is cleared immediately after the business is turned on (power is turned on), the stored values of each accumulator and each arithmetic unit are stored in the memory as they are.

Now, when the prize state of the pachinko game machine 1 ends, the prize signal output from the pachinko game machine 1 stops, so the output of the prize signal output from the calling lamp unit 9 stops.

At this time, as the fall detection circuit 46 of the centralized control device 10 outputs the pulse signal, the delay circuit 47 delays and outputs the pulse signal, so that each accumulator is reset at that timing. To be done.

On the other hand, when the input of the special prize signal is stopped, the history information creating section 49 stores the stored value of each accumulating section in the second memory.
(See FIG. 16). Therefore, in the second storage area of the memory, the number of out balls, the number of safe balls, and the number of difference balls during the special prize are stored. In this case,
In the second storage area of the memory shown in 6, the number of out balls is 530, the number of safe balls is 2700, and the number of difference balls is -217.
It is stored that the number is zero.

Further, when the input of the prize signal is stopped, the cumulative information creating section 50 stores the stored value of each cumulative section in the memory area corresponding to the prize mode of the memory (0 is initially stored). It is added and memorized. In this case, since the payout rate, the number of starts, and the reach information during the special prize are meaningless, the reading of the stored value of the accumulating unit storing such information is not executed.

Now, the CPU 16 of the pachinko game machine 1
When the special prize is finished, judges whether or not the special prize symbol is the probability variation pattern of 3 (333) or 7 (777) (step A15 of FIG. 7). At this time, for example, when the prize symbol is 7 (777), it is determined whether or not the probability variation signal is being output in order to shift to the probability variation state (step A1).
6). At this time, since the probability variation signal is not output (NO in step A16), the output of the probability variation signal is started (step A17) (see FIG. 13 (e)).

In this probability changing state, when the special random number is read, the CPU 16 reads the special random number "00",
When it is "10" or "20", it is determined that the special prize condition is established.

Therefore, the probability of occurrence of the prize is 1/100 in the normal state, but the probability of occurrence of the prize is 3/100 in the probability-changed state, so the probability is three times that in the normal state. Is likely to occur.

When the special prize is generated in the probability variation state, the special prize signal is output from the pachinko game machine 1 in the probability variation signal output state, so that the history information creation unit 49 of the centralized management device 10 executes the probability variation data storage processing. By doing so, the storage values of each cumulative unit and each arithmetic unit are stored in the third storage area of the memory (step C4 in FIG. 15), and the cumulative information creation unit 50
Adds 1 to the number of probability changes (step D in FIG. 17).
5) Store the storage values of each accumulator and each calculator in the storage area corresponding to the probability variation mode of the memory (step D4).

Here, the CPU 16 of the pachinko game machine 1
When the prize symbol is a probability variation pattern when the special prize is finished, the probability variation state is further continued and the probability variation signal output state is continued.

When the prize symbol according to the prize does not match the probability variation symbol, the CPU 1 of the pachinko game machine 1
6 determines that the probability variation state is completed (NO in step A15 of FIG. 7) and stops outputting the probability variation signal (step A19). Therefore, after that, the pachinko game machine 1 returns to the normal state.

As described above, the history information creation unit 49 of the centralized management device 10 additionally stores history data in the memory at the input timing and stop timing of the prize signal, and the cumulative information creation unit 50 adds the cumulative data to the memory. Remember.

As described above, the history data for each pachinko game machine 1 is sequentially stored in the memory as shown in FIG. 16, and the accumulated data for each pachinko game machine 1 is stored in the memory as shown in FIG. To be done.

The person in charge of the pachinko hall is 1
When the day business is completed or when necessary, the centralized management device 10 is instructed to display or print history data and cumulative data. Then, the output designating section 52 displays the history data (see FIG. 16) and the accumulated data (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the designated pachinko game machine 1 on the display section 53 or prints on the printing section 54.

Here, since the reach information in the normal state or the probable variation state is stored in the history data, what reach pattern the pachinko game machine 1 becomes from the normal state or the probable variation state to the prize according to the reach information. You can check if the

According to the above configuration, the pachinko game machine 1 is configured to output the reach signal indicating the reach state, and the central control device 10 is based on the input of the reach signal from the pachinko game machine 1. Since it is configured to manage the reach information of the pachinko game machine 1 based on the reach information, the reach characteristic of the pachinko game machine 1 is grasped based on the reach information and the reach characteristic of the pachinko game machine popular with the player is known. Therefore, it can be used as a reference for purchasing the next pachinko game machine.

Further, since the reach signal indicating the reach pattern is output from the pachinko game machine 1, and the centralized management device 10 manages the reach information for each reach pattern, the pachinko game machine in which a plurality of types of reach patterns are set. Even if it is 1, it is possible to analyze the difference in popularity for each model according to the reach pattern.

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As is apparent from the above description, according to the pachinko game machine of the present invention, since the reach signal indicating that the symbol display device is in the reach state is output, the reach state is changed to the outside. It has the excellent effect of being able to inform

Further, according to the pachinko game machine management device of the present invention, the reach information of the pachinko game machine is created based on the number of times the reach signal is output from the pachinko game machine. It has an excellent effect of being able to grasp the reach characteristic that the machine reaches the reach state.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a centralized management device showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko game machine and a calling lamp unit.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing symbols displayed on a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the information disclosure device.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a display control operation of the pachinko game machine.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a prize random number table.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a random symbol random table.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an outlier random number table.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a special symbol random number table.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a reach random number table for special prizes.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart of various signals

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the calling lamp unit.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the history information creation unit of the centralized management device.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing history data

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of the cumulative information creation unit of the centralized management device.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing cumulative data

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a pachinko game machine, 7 is a liquid crystal display unit (symbol display device), 10 is a central management device, 49 is a history information creation unit, 5
Reference numeral 0 is a cumulative information creation unit.

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Koji Mukaiyama 1-47-1, Nakano-ku, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya Nagoya Furuya International Center Building Daifoku Electric Co., Ltd.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A pachinko game machine which is provided with a symbol display device which is operated in accordance with a prize, and when the symbol display device is changed from a reach state to a prize state, in a prize state in which a winning probability is increased, the symbol display is provided. A pachinko game machine, wherein the device is configured to output a reach signal indicating that the device has reached a reach state. 2. A plurality of types of reach patterns for expressing that the symbol display device has reached a reach state are set, and a reach signal capable of identifying the reach pattern is output. The pachinko game machine according to claim 1. 3. An input unit for inputting a reach signal output from the pachinko game machine according to claim 1 or 2, and creating reach information of the pachinko game machine based on the reach signal to the input unit. A management device for a pachinko game machine, which is provided with a creating means. 4. When the reach signal input to the input section indicates a reach pattern, the creating means creates the reach information of the pachinko game machine based on the reach signal corresponding to the reach pattern. The pachinko game machine management apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the management apparatus is configured. 5. The pachinko game machine management device according to claim 3, wherein the creating means creates the reach information in association with the operation information of the pachinko game machine. 6. The management device for a pachinko game machine according to claim 3, further comprising output means for outputting reach information. 7. The management device for a pachinko game machine according to claim 6, wherein the output means outputs reach information corresponding to the selected pachinko game machine. 8. The device for managing a pachinko game machine according to claim 6, wherein the output means is an information disclosing device for disclosing the game information of the pachinko game machine to a player.