JP2733642B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine provided with a combination display device for producing a predetermined profitable operation by a predetermined combination.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a game ball passes through a starting gate provided with a ball detecting device, which is constituted by a variable display for variably displaying various predetermined symbols, each of them is based on a ball detecting signal from the ball detecting device. A variable symbol display device in which the variable indicator starts and stops symbol variation and displays various combinations of symbols, and a special winning opening that is opened when each stopped symbol of the variable indicator is a predetermined combination. The one provided with is referred to as a "fever-type game machine", and various proposals have been made.

[0003]

By the way, in the symbol control of the above-mentioned variable symbol display device, it is operated once for each winning ball at the starting opening. And the symbol change time is
The processing is set in advance by a program of a central control unit MPU that controls the variable symbol display device. In this case, when a plurality of game balls wins the starting port during one symbol change, the winning number is memorized and stored, and after one symbol change, up to four memory balls are stored. Only the symbol is continuously changed again.

[0004] In such a case, FIG.
As time chart of the conventional pattern shown in the variable display A, B, and symbol variation time t _x of from C starts vary from variable display device C as the final symbol is stopped, stopping of the final symbol Is a cycle time T from the start of the symbol change to the start of the next symbol change, the time obtained by adding the next operation standby time t _V until the symbol change operation of the next cycle starts, and The next operation standby time t _V is added afterward so that the symbol variation time t _x can be advanced after it is consumed.

[0005] For this reason, for example, during a symbol change, four game balls enter the starting opening, four winning memories are stored, and after the final symbol C is stopped, during the next operation standby time t _V , 1
When one of the game balls wins, the symbol change operation of one cycle has not been completed yet at this point, and the winning memory of the game ball becomes invalid due to excessive memory. For this reason, it was unsatisfactory for the player. This is because when the symbol C is stopped and the display symbol is determined, the player thinks that one symbol change operation has ended at that time and the winning memory has been reduced from four to three.

An object of the present invention is to eliminate such a player's dissatisfaction.

[0007]

A first means of the present invention is a cycle time T from the start of a symbol change to the start of the next symbol change, and the next symbol after the last symbol is stopped. The next operation standby time t _V is the sum of the next operation standby time t _V , which is the time until the symbol fluctuates, and the symbol variation time t _x , which is the time from when the symbol starts to change until the final symbol stops. _Is divided into t _V = t _v1 + t _v2, and the progress order of one cycle time T is represented by standby time t _v1 , symbol variation time t _x ,
The timing is controlled so as to extinguish in the order of the standby time _tv2 .

[0008] The second means is to change the progress order of one cycle time T after the next operation standby time t _V is exhausted, and to change the symbol change time t
_The timing is controlled so that _x is digested.

[0009]

[Action] In the first means, it is attached some waiting time t _v1 follows standby operating time t _V is before, after the standby time t _v2 is reduced to be subjected, balls pass through the start hole in this time The probability decreases, and the time during which a disadvantage is felt is shortened as compared with the related art.

Further, in the second means, the next operation standby time t _V is added in one cycle, so that after the symbol variation time t _x is finished, that is, at the same time when the final symbol is stopped, the symbol in the next cycle is stopped. The fluctuation operation starts. Therefore, at this point, one prize memory is subtracted, and a memorable state is created, which matches the psychology of the player.

[0011]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1,
A ball tray and a rotary handle for shooting balls are provided at a lower portion (not shown) of the frame 2. At the center of the board of the game board 3, a mounting case (not shown) as shown in an enlarged manner in FIG.
The center case 4 is fixed to the front of the center case 4, and three indicators A, B, and C constituting the variable symbol display device 6 are horizontally arranged in the center case 4. Through a window 5 formed in the center of the display device through a perforated plate to visually recognize a symbol display unit such as a dot matrix or LED such as a 7-segment indicator or a liquid crystal display disposed on the surface of the indicators A, B and C. I am trying to get it.

On the window hole 5 of the center case 4, a storage number display LED 11 composed of four pilot lamps is provided.

Immediately below the center case 4, there is provided a starting port 13 provided with a winning switch (see FIG. 3) composed of a photoelectric switch, a limit switch, and the like. Is generated, the variable symbol display device 6 is driven to change the variable indicators A, B,
When the symbol C is displayed while the symbol is changed, the stored number display LEDs 11 are sequentially turned on and held up to a maximum of four. Along with this operation, a predetermined number of prize balls are provided as the game balls pass. The starting port 13 may be constituted by a starting gate through which balls pass on a game board.

Below the starting port 13, there is provided a variable winning device 22 having a wide special winning port. This variable winning device 22 has a known structure in which a lid 24 is opened in the front-rear direction by a solenoid (see FIG. 3), and a guiding ball of the lid 24 guides a game ball to a special winning opening 23. When a game ball enters the specific area with the central portion of the mouth 23 as a specific area, a V winning switch (see FIG. 3)
Detects a sphere, and causes a continuous opening operation.

The symbol variation control of the variable symbol display device 6 is executed by the central control unit MPU shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine shown in this embodiment. In this embodiment, each control is controlled by the LE for displaying the number of winning storages in the starting port 13.
A microcomputer indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 3 controls the D, side lamps A and B, the variable indicators A, B and C constituting the variable symbol display device 6, and the solenoid for the variable winning device.

Here, the central control unit MPU executes a control operation in a predetermined procedure, and is connected to a read-only storage device ROM and a storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data as needed. The storage device ROM stores fixed data such as a random number table, a big hit game pattern, a display pattern of a display lamp, and a sound generation pattern from a speaker. On the other hand, the storage device RAM temporarily stores a detection signal from a start opening winning switch for detecting a winning ball to the start winning opening 13 and data for determining the stop display mode of the variable indicators A, B, and C. Storage area to memorize,
A register area constituting a soft timer and a work area of a microcomputer are provided. Further, the storage device RAM constitutes a storage means for storing a predetermined number of game balls when the game balls pass through the opening 13 during symbol fluctuation.

Further, the central control unit MPU detects, via a waveform shaping circuit, a starting opening winning switch for detecting a winning ball to the starting opening 13, the V winning switch, and the number of winnings to the big winning opening. A count switch is connected, and a signal sent from each switch is waveform-shaped by a waveform shaping circuit for preventing chattering and transmitted as input data to the central control unit MPU.

The central control unit MPU has a power supply circuit for supplying electricity, a voltage detection circuit for transmitting a reset signal to a reset terminal via an OR gate when a power supply voltage deviates from an allowable voltage value, and generates a clock pulse. Transmission circuit,
A frequency divider that divides the frequency of the clock pulse of the oscillation circuit and sends a reset signal to a reset terminal via an OR gate is connected.

Further, an address bus for unidirectionally transmitting information designating an address for reading / writing data to / from the storage devices ROM and RAM, a central control unit MPU and the storage device R
The OM and the RAM are connected to a data bus for exchanging data.

On the other hand, a driver is connected to the output side of the central control unit MPU. The driver includes variable symbol display devices A, B, C, a solenoid for a variable winning device, an LED for displaying the number of winning storage, and a side lamp. It is connected. A speaker is connected via a sound generator and an amplifier.

Then, the central control unit MPU stores the storage device R
According to the program data stored in the OM, control signals are given to various devices in response to the output of each control signal. On the other hand, the central control unit MPU is provided with signals from a winning switch, a count switch, and a V winning switch of the starting port 13. In addition, by the signal output from the central control unit MPU, the variable symbol display device 6, the solenoid of the variable winning device 22, the storage number display LED 11, the lamp and the like are driven by the driver.

The central control unit MPU constitutes a timing control means which is a component of the present invention.

Next, the control mode of the variable symbol display device 6 will be described in detail.

Here, all the variable indicators A, B, and C sequentially circulate from "0" to "9" and subsequently "A" to "F", and display them as one cycle. hand,
Rotation time (1 symbol display time) is 60 for all 3 symbols
ms. Each of the display symbols of the variable indicators A, B, and C when the power is turned on is designed to display a symbol predetermined by a program (for example,
The symbol of the variable display A is any one of 1, 3, 5, 7; the symbol of the variable display B is any one of 0, 2, 8, and F; and the symbol of the variable display C is 0.

FIG. 4 is an operation time chart from the start to the stop of the change of the symbol variable displays A, B and C. Each symbol of the variable display A, B and C during the change has a change start of 5000.
After a lapse of ms, the fluctuation stops as shown below.

<When the symbols of the variable indicators A and B are not the same>

The symbol of the variable display A is rewritten to a symbol five symbols before the stop symbol extracted from the random number in advance, fluctuates with a rotation time of 180 ms, and stops when the stop symbol coincides with the stop symbol.

The symbol of the variable display B is the variable display A.
When the symbol stops, the symbol is rewritten to the symbol 5 symbols before the stopped symbol, the rotation time fluctuates by 180 ms, and stops when the symbol matches the stopped symbol.

When the symbol of the variable indicator B stops, the symbol of the variable indicator C is rewritten to a symbol five symbols before the stopped symbol, fluctuates at a rotation time of 180 ms, and stops when the symbol coincides with the stop symbol. .

<When the symbols of the variable indicators A and B are the same>

The symbols of the variable indicators A and B are the same as described above.

The design of the variable display C fluctuates with a rotation time of 180 ms from the time when the design of the variable display B stops, and after 2800 ms, the design at that time is the same design as A and B or one design before and after it. Sometimes 30 symbols (90
00ms), otherwise 5 symbols (1500m
During s), the rotation time fluctuates with a rotation time of 300 ms, and then stops when it matches the stop symbol.

Here, each symbol in FIG. 4 means the following.

Ts: Basic time ta: Time until the symbol on the variable display A matches the stop symbol tb: Time until the symbol on the variable indicator B matches the stop symbol tc1: The symbol on the variable indicator C Time tc2: Basic time tc3: Time until the symbol of the variable display C fluctuates by 30 symbols or 5 symbols tc4: Time until the symbol of the variable display C coincides with the stop symbol

This time chart shows the symbol change time t _x from the start of the change to the stop, and when there is a prize memory in the starting port, the next operation standby time t _V (1000 ms) of the variable display C. Later, the fluctuation starts again.

FIG. 5 is a time chart of the symbols of the variable indicators A, B and C in the continuous operation of the variable symbol display device.
6 to 8 show respective flowcharts.

In the conventional pattern (a) of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the next operation standby time t _V is arranged after the symbol change time t _x , and the total time is one cycle time T. Therefore, the variable display A, B, when the four winning ball was in the starting opening in a symbol variable time after variation initiation of C symbol t _x (winning storage 4), the variable display of pattern C The ball that has passed through the starting port 13 during the next operation standby time t _V after stopping is not stored because one cycle has not been completed.

In this embodiment, a pattern (b) and a pattern (c) are proposed.

FIG. 5 (b) and FIG. 7 show the first means of the present invention. That is, the next operation waiting time t
_V is divided so that t _V = t _v1 + t _v2 . Here, it is divided into two (t _v1 = t _v2 = 0.5 t _V ), and the timing control is performed so that the progress order of one cycle time T is digested in the order of the standby time t _v1 , the symbol variation time t _x , and the standby time t _v2. and, disposed before and after the symbol variable time t _x is the total time as one cycle time T. Accordingly, four winning balls are stored in the starting opening after winning, and as shown in FIG. 7, after the symbol of the final variable display C is stopped, the waiting time _tv2 (0.5t)
_{After V} ), one cycle time T is consumed and one is subtracted from the winning memory. Then, the passing ball that has won the inside of the starting port 13 during the standby time t _v1 (0.5 t _V ) added in the next cycle is stored.

FIG. 5 (C) and FIG. 8 show a second means of the present invention. That is, the next operation waiting time t
By placing the _V before the symbol variable time t _x is obtained by the sum time as one cycle time T. Thus, winning a four pass ball starting opening the next standby operating time t _V and symbol variable time in t _x which is arranged in front of the symbol variation time t _x, the winning stored as shown in FIG. 8 immediately after this Is determined, and if yes, one is subtracted from the winning memory. Therefore, at the same time when the symbol of the final variable display C is stopped, one extra prize memory can be provided, and the passing sphere that has won the starting port during the next operation standby time t _V added in the next cycle is stored. The Rukoto.

That is, in the pattern (b), after the symbol of the variable symbol display device is determined (the symbol of the variable indicator C is stopped), 0.5
At the time of elapse of t _V, the winning memory of the starting opening is subtracted from four to three, and the next cycle, the passing ball which has won the starting opening during 0.5t _V is stored, and the winning memory is again four. Becomes Similarly, in the pattern (c), the winning memory is subtracted immediately after the symbol is determined, and the process proceeds to the next cycle, in which the passing ball that has won the starting port during the next operation standby time t _V arranged before is stored. .

For this reason, the disadvantage of the player can be improved by any means.

Further, the present embodiment is applied to the variable symbol display device 6 comprising three variable indicators A, B, and C. The present invention can be applied to a variable symbol display device including the variable display device of the above.

Then, the variable display C stops the symbol, and the variable displays A, B, and C are, for example, "1,1,1", "2,2,2".
If the symbols consisting of numbers or alphabets such as "2", "3,3,3", "4,4,4" are the same,
As a “big hit”, the notification device emits a fanfare, and the solenoid of the winning device 22 is driven, so that the lid 2
4 is tilted forward to open the special winning opening 23 and open until about 10 game balls win or a predetermined time elapses. The special winning opening 23 is continuously driven when passing through the specific area, and is released again after the opening operation is completed. The maximum number of continuous operations is 16 including the initial release.

[0047]

According to the present invention, the next operation standby time t _V is divided and a part thereof is added in one cycle time T, or the next operation standby time t _V is added directly. Therefore, the time required for the symbol to stop and shift to the next cycle is shortened, or the symbol shifts to the next cycle at the same time as the stop. Even if the ball passes through the starting port after the symbol is stopped, it is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction that the prize is not memorized, and there is an excellent effect that the interest of the pachinko game can be increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a main part of a pachinko machine 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable symbol display device 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram showing a central control unit MPU.

FIG. 4 is a time chart of the symbol variation time t _x.

FIG. 5 is a time chart showing a relationship between a symbol variation time t _x and a next operation standby time t _{V in} comparison with a conventional pattern.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating timing control of a conventional pattern.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the timing control of the first means of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timing control of the second means of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 6 Variable symbol display device A, B, C Variable indicator 13 Starting port 22 Winning device T One cycle time t _x Symbol variation time t _V next operation standby time t _v1 , _tv2 standby time

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] When a game ball passes through a starting port provided with a ball detection device, the game device is configured by a variable display for variably displaying various predetermined symbols, based on a ball detection signal from the ball detection device. The display design of the variable display starts circulating fluctuation in one direction, and is provided with a variable design display device that stops and displays various combinations of designs. One cycle time T until the change starts, the next operation waiting time t _V that is the time from the stop of the last symbol until the next symbol changes, and the time until the final symbol stops after the symbol starts to change. with the sum of the symbol variable time t _x is the time, by dividing the following operation standby time t _V, and _{t V = t v1 + t v2} , the progression order of a cycle time T, the waiting time t _v1, symbol variable time t _x, digesting in the order of the waiting time t _v2 Pinball machine, characterized in that it includes a timing control means for timing control so. 2. When a game ball passes through a starting port provided with a ball detection device, the variable ball is constituted by a variable display for variably displaying various predetermined symbols, based on a ball detection signal from the ball detection device. The display design of the variable display starts circulating fluctuation in one direction, and is provided with a variable design display device that stops and displays various combinations of designs. One cycle time T until the change starts, the next operation waiting time t _V that is the time from the stop of the last symbol until the next symbol changes, and the time until the final symbol stops after the symbol starts to change. with the sum of the symbol variable time t _x is the time, the progression order of a cycle time T after the next standby operating time t _V is digested, symbol variation time t
A pachinko machine comprising timing control means for controlling timing so as to digest _x .