JP3665269B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a variable winning device for a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a variable winning device for a pachinko machine of this type, a stop symbol in a special symbol variable display device that is arranged on a game board and sequentially displays a plurality of types of symbols at a high speed on condition that the ball enters the starting port. There has been known a variable winning device for a pachinko machine having a winning opening that can be converted into a first state where it is difficult to enter a game ball and a second state where it is easy to enter a game ball depending on the combination.
[0003]
On the other hand, the normal symbol determination display device starts the symbol variation when the game ball passes adjacent to the special symbol variation display device or through a specific area, and stops the symbol variation when a predetermined time elapses. It is easy to enter the game ball from the first state where it is difficult to enter the game ball on the condition that the symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol determination display device is a predetermined symbol. Conversion to the second state is performed.
[0004]
The normal symbol determination display device is provided integrally with the special symbol variation display device.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional variable winning device for pachinko machines, the normal symbol determination display device is provided integrally with the special symbol variation display device, and thus the special symbol variation display device itself becomes large. Since pachinko machines are fitted with a new game board in an existing chassis and a new pachinko machine is used, the size of the game board is limited in terms of area to accommodate the existing chassis. is there. For this reason, if the special symbol variation display device becomes large, it will inevitably occupy a large area on a game board with limited area. When the special symbol variation display device is arranged on the surface of the game board, the portion becomes an area where the game ball cannot flow down. In particular, since the special symbol variation display device needs to attract the player to the game by showing the variation of the flashy symbol, it is placed at a position that is easily noticeable by the player, that is, approximately at the center of the board surface. The area where game balls cannot flow down will be largely occupied in the center.
[0006]
One of the fun aspects of the game with a pachinko machine is that the game is played while watching the game balls flowing down while changing the board surface, so the wider the area where the game balls do not flow down, the more the game balls flow down. There is a problem in that the aspect of the game is less changed, and particularly when the area where the game ball does not flow down is located at the center where the player can easily touch the eyes, the fun of the game is reduced.
[0007]
Accordingly, the pachinko machine according to claim 1 has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and the purpose thereof is to effectively use the surface of the game board with limited area. Thus, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine capable of playing an interesting pachinko game by sufficiently securing an area where game balls flow down.
[0008]
In addition to this, in the pachinko machine according to claim 2, by providing the fluctuation number display device at a position adjacent to the normal symbol determination display device, the game board can be effectively used and the area where the game ball can flow down is provided. By securing a sufficient amount of time, a more entertaining pachinko game is possible, and the number of times of judgment display by the normal symbol judgment display device can be grasped at a glance, so that the state of the game can be played with peace of mind. It is intended to provide a pachinko machine that can be easily confirmed.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is for achieving the above-described object, and the contents thereof will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In the pachinko machine according to claim 1, on the game board (11), the change of the symbol is started on the condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area and the predetermined time has passed. comprising a common symbol judgment display device to stop (90), wherein the variation winning device (70), winning hole and type ball game ball as the first state difficult by closing (71), closed but winning opening by opening the (71) provided with a closing door entry ball game ball is an easy second state (72), the starting opening (60, 80)), the opening and closing of the variation winning device (70) by opening and closing of the door (72), so as not to change the difficulty of the ball entrance, the variation winning device first start hole disposed above the (70) and (60), the variation winning device (70) The opening / closing door (72) of the variable winning device (70) is placed in the second state where the winning opening (71) is easy to enter, so that it becomes difficult to enter, and the opening / closing door ( 72) The mouth (71) by a ball entrance difficult first state, and a pre-filled sphere readily state to become the second start hole (80), wherein the second start hole, the normal symbol judgment It is possible to change from a difficult state where it is difficult to enter a game ball to an easy state where it is easy to enter a game ball, provided that the symbol stopped and displayed on the display device (90) is a predetermined design. The normal symbol determination display device (90) is provided with a specific symbol combination on the condition that the combination of stop symbols in the special symbol variation display device (50) is a combination of specific symbols. After the stop display is made, the winning opening (71) of the variable winning device (70) based on the stop display of the specific symbol combination is converted from the first state where it is difficult to enter into the second state where it is difficult to enter. It is difficult to enter a predetermined number of game balls again or after a predetermined time has elapsed The opening and closing operation of converting into the first state, until the jackpot operation for continuously a predetermined number of times is finished, by ceasing the variable display of the symbols, switchgear of the second start hole (80) It is characterized in that the operation of the is disabled .
[0010]
According to claim 1 pachinko machine, wherein the variation winning device (70), winning hole and type ball game ball as the first state difficult by closing (71), closed but winning opening (71) An opening / closing door (72) is provided in which the game ball can be easily entered by opening the door .
The first start port (60) is located above the variable winning device (70) so that the difficulty level of the ball does not change by opening / closing the open / close door (72) of the variable winning device (70) . Has been placed.
The second start hole (80), the disposed below the fluctuation winning device (70), the variation winning device (70) of the door (72) ball entrance of said winning opening (71) Easy second By entering the state, it becomes difficult to enter the ball, and when the open / close door (72) places the winning opening (71) in the first state where it is difficult to enter the ball, it is easy to enter the ball.
Further, on the condition that the combination of stop symbols in the special symbol variation display device (50) is a combination of specific symbols, based on the stop display of the combination of the specific symbols after the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Until the jackpot operation of the variable winning device (70) is completed, the normal symbol determination display device (90) stops the variation display of the symbol, thereby operating the opening / closing device of the second start port. Impossible.
[0011]
In the pachinko machine according to claim 2, in addition to the feature point of claim 1, the variable winning device (70) is located at a position adjacent to the normal symbol determination display device (90). ) Is provided with a variation number display lamp (91) for displaying the number of times the variation of the symbol is started.
Therefore, by providing the fluctuation number display lamp (91) in the fluctuation winning device (70) at a position adjacent to the normal symbol determination display device (90), the game board (11) can be used more effectively, and the game ball By securing a sufficient area where it can flow down, a more interesting pachinko game becomes possible.
[0012]
In addition, the state of the game can be easily confirmed, and the number of times of determination display by the normal symbol determination display device (90) can be grasped at a glance, so that the game can be performed with peace of mind.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view of a variable winning device arranged at the lower part of the game board surface, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine, FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the game board, FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view for explaining a display mode of the normal symbol determination display device, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where the open / close door of the variable prize winning device is closed, FIG. Is a perspective view showing a state in which the open / close door of the variable winning device is opened, FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view showing a closed state of the second start port, and FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view showing an open state of the second start port. Each figure is shown.
[0014]
In FIG. 2, 10 indicates a pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 10 has a game board 11 on the front surface thereof, and the surface of the game board 11 is surrounded by an arc-shaped guide rail 12. A substantially circular gaming unit 20 is provided. Although not shown, a plurality of nails are driven on the surface of the game board 11, and the hit ball that flows down in the game unit 20 hits the nail and changes in the flow direction.
[0015]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 10 has an upper storage tray 30 that is located below the gaming unit 20 and stores game balls, and an upper storage tray that is positioned below the upper storage tray 30. A lower storage tray 31 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in 30, and a game ball launching device that is located on the right side of the lower storage tray 31 and that launches game balls into the game unit 20 by the player's operation 40 and is provided.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol variation display device 50 is disposed in the game section 20 almost at the center. As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol variation display device 50 includes a display unit 51 in which a plurality of LEDs (not shown) are arranged in a matrix at the center of the front surface thereof. Although not shown in the drawing, the display unit 51 is formed so that a plurality of types of symbols, in the present embodiment, “numbers” from “1” to “9” can be continuously displayed in a variable manner. Then, after the special symbol fluctuation display device 50 performs the fluctuation display for a predetermined time, a special profit is given to the player by the symbol stopped in the display unit 51, in this embodiment, by the number. For example, if three numbers “7” are stopped and displayed on a predetermined line, it is a big hit and a profit is given to the player.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol variation display device 50 is provided with a storage ball storage lamp 52 composed of four LEDs arranged side by side above the display unit 51. The reserved ball memory lamp 52 displays the remaining number of symbol fluctuations by the special symbol fluctuation display device 50. The number of symbol fluctuations corresponding to the number of lighting of the four LEDs of the reserved ball memory lamp 52 is changed. Start. For example, when one of the LEDs of the storage ball storage lamp 52 is lit, the special symbol variation display device 50 changes the symbol once again, and when two LEDs are lit, the remaining 2 The start of the symbol change of the number of times is displayed.
[0018]
Further, immediately below the special symbol variation display device 50, as shown in FIG. 3, a first start port 60 for starting the variation of the symbol by the special symbol variation display device 50 is provided. The first start port 60 is provided with an incoming ball sensor (not shown) for detecting the incoming ball. When a game ball enters the first start port 60, the ball sensor detects a hit ball and the special symbol variation display device 50 starts the variation of the symbol.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 2, an attacker-type variable winning device 70 is provided directly below the first start port 60.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the variable winning device 70 includes a winning opening formed in a square shape in the center of the front surface, an opening / closing door 72 that closes the winning opening 71 from the front, and a lower portion of the opening / closing door 72. A second starting port 80 for starting the symbol variation by the special symbol variation display device 50, a normal symbol determination display device 90 provided on the left side of the door 72, and the door 72 It is provided on the right side and includes a number-of-entry display section 100 that counts and displays the number of game balls that have entered the winning hole 71.
[0020]
Although not shown in the drawing, the winning opening 71 is provided with a sensor for detecting an incoming game ball. When a game ball is detected, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player.
As shown in FIG. 5, the open / close door 72 is in a first state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the winning opening 71 by always closing the winning opening 71 as shown in FIG. 5. As a result of the fluctuation by the special symbol fluctuation display device 50, when the special symbol fluctuation display device 50 is stopped and displayed, for example, by three numbers “7” on a predetermined line, as shown in FIG. And opening the winning opening 71 to convert the first state in which it is difficult to enter the gaming ball into the winning opening 71 to the second state in which it is easy to enter the gaming ball into the winning opening 71. .
[0021]
As shown in FIGS. 1, 7, and 8, the second starting port 80 has an opening through which a single game ball can enter. A sensor for detecting a sphere is provided. When a game ball enters the second start port 80, the sensor detects a hit ball as in the first start port 60, and the variation of the symbol by the special symbol variation display device 50 is started.
[0022]
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the second starting port 80 is closed in a first state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball by always closing the second starting port 80, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, an opening / closing piece 81 that makes it easy to enter a game ball is provided.
As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol determination display device 90 uses a one-digit 7-segment display using liquid crystal or LED. Further, the normal symbol determination display device 90 can sequentially display the numbers from “0” to “9” at high speed sequentially for a predetermined time, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, from “0” to “9”. Any number can be stopped. When the number stopped and displayed on the normal symbol determination display device 90 is a predetermined number, for example, “7”, the opening / closing piece 81 of the second start port 80 is predetermined as shown in FIG. It will be open for a period of time, for example 1 second.
[0023]
In the normal symbol determination display device 90, in the special symbol variation display device 50, when the combination of the stop symbols is, for example, “777” and the jackpot is won, the jackpot operation of the variable winning device 70, that is, the door The symbol variation is temporarily suspended until the 72 opening operation is completed.
Further, at the position adjacent to the normal symbol determination display device 90, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, (A) and (B), the number of times the normal symbol determination display device 90 starts changing the symbol is displayed. A fluctuation number display lamp 91 is provided for this purpose. The variation number display lamp 91 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the remaining number of symbol variations by the normal symbol determination display device 90. Then, the symbol variation is started by the number corresponding to the number of lighting of the four LEDs of the variation number display lamp 91. For example, when one LED is lit as shown in FIG. 4A, the variation of the number-of-changes display lamp 91 is changed once again by the normal symbol determination display device 90. As shown in 4 (B), when two lights are lit, it is displayed that the remaining two symbol variations are started.
[0024]
As with the normal symbol determination display device 90, the number-of-entries display portion 100 uses a 7-segment display using liquid crystal or LED, and can display numbers from “0” to “9”. . The number-of-balls display section 100 counts and displays the number of game balls that have entered the winning hole 71 in a state where the open / close door 72 is open.
As shown in FIG. 3, left and right through chuckers 110 and 110 as specific areas are provided on both the left and right sides of the first start port 60. The through chuckers 110 and 110 both have a sensor built therein although not particularly shown. When the game ball passes through either of the through chuckers 110 and 110 and the sensor detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination display device 90 starts changing the symbol.
[0025]
In addition, on the left side of the left through chucker 110 and the right side of the right through chucker 110, as shown in FIG. 3, when a game ball enters, a total of two winning pockets 111 and 111 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls are provided. It has been.
Further, at the position below the variable winning device 70 and facing the lower end edge of the inner guide rail 12, as shown in FIGS. A substantially oval collecting port 120 is provided for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the second starting port 80, the winning port 71 of the variable winning device 70, and the winning pocket as out balls. .
[0026]
The game ball launching device 40 launches a game ball into the game unit 20 by a player's operation, and has an adjustment handle 41 for adjusting the firing speed. Then, by changing the rotation angle of the adjustment handle 41, the speed of the game ball launched into the game unit 20 can be adjusted.
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described.
[0027]
First, when the game ball launching device 40 is operated, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 40 flows down on the game board 11 and enters the first starting port 60, and the special symbol variation display device 50 displays. The part 51 starts changing the symbol.
When the display unit 51 of the special symbol variation display device 50 stops the variation of symbols, when the stop symbol displayed on the display unit 51 matches a predetermined combination of stop symbols, for example, in this embodiment When “777” is aligned on a specific line, it is a big hit.
[0028]
When “777” is displayed on the display unit 51 of the special symbol variation display device 50 and the jackpot is reached, the open / close door 72 of the variation winning device 70 is opened as shown in FIG. The opening of the open / close door 72 is terminated when a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls are entered, and this opening operation is continuously performed up to 16 times, for example.
When a game ball enters the winning port 71 of the variable winning device 70, the number of balls entered is displayed on the number-of-ball display section 100, and a prize ball corresponding to the number of game balls entered is displayed in the upper storage dish. Paid out at 30.
[0029]
On the other hand, when the game ball flowing down the game unit 20 enters the left and right through chuckers, the normal symbol determination display device 90 provided in the variable winning device 70 starts changing the symbol, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, The change is stopped and one of the arbitrary symbols is stopped and displayed.
If the stop symbol when the normal symbol determination display device 90 stops changing the symbol is a predetermined number, for example, “7”, as shown in FIG. The opening / closing piece 81 of the starting port 80 falls to the front side, and is converted into a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 80 for a predetermined time, for example, 1 second.
[0030]
When a game ball enters with the opening of the second start port 80 opened, the display unit 51 of the special symbol variation display device 50 starts symbol variation.
For this reason, when the symbol change display is performed by the normal symbol determination display device 90 and the stop symbol is “7”, the second start port 80 is opened, and the number of game balls entering increases. There is a high possibility that the number of symbol variations by the special symbol variation display device 50 may increase.
[0031]
As described above, the normal symbol determination display device 90 is not provided integrally with the special symbol variation display device 50, but is provided in the variable winning device 70, so that the special symbol variation display arranged in the center of the game board 11 is provided. The device 50 can be formed smaller than the case where the normal symbol determination display device 90 is integrally provided, and can effectively utilize the central region of the game board.
[0032]
Further, in the above embodiment, in order to start the variation of the symbol by the special symbol variation display device 50, the two starting ports 60, 80 of the first starting port 60 and the second starting port 80 are provided. It has been described that the start port 80 is opened for a predetermined time depending on the stop symbol of the normal symbol determination display device 90.
However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, only the first start opening 60 is provided, and the first start opening 60 is changed from the first state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball to enter the game ball. However, it may be formed so as to be convertible to the second state. Specifically, a tulip-shaped opening / closing device is provided at the first starting port 60. Normally, the opening / closing device is closed, and a first state in which a game ball is difficult to enter is set as a normal symbol determination display device. When the stop symbol of 90 is a predetermined symbol, for example, “7”, the opening / closing device may be opened for a predetermined time so as to be in the second state in which the entry is easy.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
According to the pachinko machine according to claim 1, by utilizing the surface of the game board having a restriction on the area, and ensuring a sufficient area for the game ball to flow down, the variation that enables an interesting pachinko game is possible. A winning device can be provided.
In addition, the normal symbol determination display device, on the condition that the combination of the stop symbol in the special symbol variation display device is a combination of a specific symbol, the combination of the specific symbol after the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed Until the jackpot operation of the variable winning device based on the stop display of the game is ended, the variable display of the symbol is stopped, so that the player may concentrate on the operation of the variable winning device during the jackpot operation. it can.
[0034]
In addition to this, according to the pachinko machine according to claim 2, in the variable winning device, by providing the variable number display device at a position adjacent to the normal symbol determination display device, it is possible to further effectively use the game board, By securing a sufficient area where game balls can flow, a more interesting pachinko game is possible, and the number of display times of the normal symbol determination display device can be grasped at a glance, so that the game can be performed with peace of mind. It is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can easily check the state of a game that can be played.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view of a variable winning device arranged in a lower part of a game board surface.
FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the game board.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view for explaining a display mode of the normal symbol determination display device.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where the open / close door of the variable winning device is closed.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state where the open / close door of the variable winning device is opened.
FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view showing a closed state of a second start port.
FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view showing an open state of a second start port.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Pachinko machine 11 Game board
12 Guide rail 20 Game department
30 Upper storage tray 31 Lower storage tray
40 Game ball launcher 41 Adjustment handle
50 Special symbol fluctuation display device 52 Reservation ball memory lamp
60 First starting port 70 Variable winning device
71 prize opening 72 door
80 Second starting port 81 Opening / closing piece
90 Normal symbol judgment display device 91 Fluctuation number display lamp
100 Number of entered balls 110 Through-chucker
111 winning pockets 120 collection port

Claims (2)

A combination of a game board, a special symbol fluctuation display device that is arranged on the game board and sequentially changes a plurality of types of symbols at a high speed on the condition of entering the starting port, and a stop symbol combination in the special symbol fluctuation display device. In a pachinko machine equipped with a variable winning device having a winning opening that can be converted into a first state where it is difficult to enter a game ball and a second state where it is easy to enter a game ball,
The aforementioned game board, e Bei the normal symbol judgment display device gaming ball a specific region starts fluctuation of the symbols on condition that it has passed, stopping the variable display of the symbols on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed ,
The variable winning device has a first state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball by closing the winning opening, and a second state in which the game ball can be easily entered by opening the closed winning port. A door,
In the starting port,
A first start port disposed above the variable winning device so that the difficulty level of the winning ball does not change by opening and closing the open / close door of the variable winning device;
Arranged below the variable winning device, the opening / closing door of the variable winning device places the winning opening in a second state where it is easy to enter, so that it is difficult to enter, and the open / close door enters the winning entrance. By having a difficult first state, it has a second start port that makes the easy entry state ,
The second starting port is provided with a game ball from a difficult state where it is difficult to enter the game ball on condition that the symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol determination display device is a predetermined symbol. An opening and closing device that can be changed to an easy state for easy entry,
The normal symbol determination display device stops the combination of the specific symbol after the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on condition that the combination of the stopped symbols in the special symbol variation display device is a specific symbol combination. After the winning opening of the variable winning device based on the display is converted from the first state in which it is difficult to enter the ball into the second state in which it is easy to enter, a predetermined number of game balls entered or a predetermined time has elapsed Until the jackpot operation for continuing the opening / closing operation for converting to the first state where it is difficult to enter again on the condition for a predetermined number of times is completed, the variation display of the symbol is stopped to stop the second display . A pachinko machine characterized in that the operation of the opening / closing device at the start port is disabled .   The variable winning device is provided with a variation number display lamp for displaying the number of times the variation of the symbol by the normal symbol determination display device is started at a position adjacent to the normal symbol determination display device. The pachinko machine described.

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