JPS58354B2 - pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine, and more specifically, the present invention relates to a pachinko game machine, and more specifically, it allows players to play several different game methods by operating a relay and changing the configuration of an electric circuit when a push button switch is pressed. It concerns a pachinko game machine that allows selection.

In recent years, with the development of the leisure industry, pachinko has attracted attention as a convenient form of leisure, and pachinko parlors have now expanded to all over Japan.

These days, especially in busy towns, pachinko parlor signs and neon signs can be seen everywhere, and the sound of balls being played can be heard noisily.

By the way, originally in a pachinko machine, pachinko balls are bounced onto the board surface, and in the process of falling between the winning holes and pachinko nails arranged in advance on the board surface, the pachinko ball enters one of the winning holes and is fixed in the saucer. This format releases a number of prize balls, but due to differences in the shape and arrangement of each prize hole, the arrangement of the nails, and the interlocking method with the electric circuit when the bullet enters the prize hole, there are various types of prize balls. A type of pachinko machine can be formed.

Differences in the formats of pachinko machines inevitably lead to differences in gaming methods, and the reality is that pachinko parlors have various types of pachinko machines installed in consideration of the preferences of players. .

However, due to unbalanced player preferences or trends, players flock to pachinko machines with a specific game format, and pachinko machines with other game formats have a phenomenon where seats are vacant.

In other words, an extreme phenomenon when a pachinko parlor is open is that there are customers waiting for a fully booked pachinko machine, and in such cases, some customers leave without playing at other pachinko machines. The reality is that it is not possible to obtain a 100% average rotation rate for pachinko machines.

On the other hand, from the perspective of pachinko parlor management, the trend cycle of gaming methods does not necessarily last for a long period of time, and even if it is said that the game method is "vacant seat winning", it is difficult to provide services to players who prefer the playing method of the pachinko machine that is "vacant seat winning". This is necessary to ensure the availability of pachinko machines, and as a result, pachinko parlors must be equipped with various types of pachinko machines.

In view of this, the present invention has been made in order to rectify the disparity in popularity of conventional pachinko machines due to differences in game formats by allowing one pachinko machine to operate as several different types of pachinko machines. The feature is that each winning hole including the opening/closing winning hole is equipped with a detection switch, and each opening/closing winning hole is equipped with a solenoid or other driving device to open them. A pachinko machine is provided with a changeover switch having a plurality of push buttons, in which when the detection switch is closed when a pachinko ball is won, an arbitrary solenoid is energized to open an open/close winning hole. , an electric circuit is configured to change the relationship between this winning hole and a specific opening/closing type winning hole that opens immediately when one ball enters a specific winning hole by switching the switch by the player's selection press. A pachinko game machine is characterized in that the game machine is configured with the following features, thereby making it possible to change the content of the game.

The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the illustrated embodiments.

In order to simplify the explanation, an example in which two types of gaming methods can be selected will be described here.

FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of main parts showing an example of a conventional pachinko machine, FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of main parts showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an electrical circuit diagram used in the present invention.

In the figure, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 are prize holes 2, 4, 6, 8, 17, which are installed on the surface of the pachinko machine to receive pachinko balls played by players, respectively. 18,1
Reference numerals 9 and 20 are opening/closing winning holes that are also attached to the board of the pachinko machine. , the corresponding opening/closing winning hole opens in conjunction with the opening/closing winning hole.In this embodiment, the solenoid 21°22.
It is configured to open by energizing 23 and 24.

Regarding the operation when a pachinko ball enters the opening/closing winning hole directly, the present invention is based on the same principle as that of a conventionally known pachinko machine.

It is also naturally possible to use other types of linked winning holes as the opening/closing winning holes.

Reference numerals 10, 12, 14, and 16 are detection switches that are installed inside the product of the present invention and are configured to detect the presence or absence of a pachinko ball that has entered each winning hole 9, 11, 13, and 15 and close the hole. 10゜12. Detection switch 10, 12, 14 corresponding to when either 14, 16 is closed
, 16 and Tsureraido 21, 22 connected as shown in Fig. 4.
Opening/closing winning hole corresponding to ゜23.24 17゜1
8.19 and 20 are opened.

The solenoids 21, 22, 23, and 24 are coiled wires (FIG. 4), and open the opening/closing winning holes 17, 18, 19, and 20 when energized.

Note that the same effect can be obtained by using a motor or the like instead of a solenoid. 25°26 is a push button switch (Figure 3) attached to the front of the pachinko machine using plastic or other translucent material. , the lamps 27 and 31 are made to blink and the configuration of the electric circuit is changed when the player presses a selection.

A lamp 27 is attached to the back side of the push button switch 25, and a lamp 31 is attached to the back side of the push button switch 26.
The lamp 27 lights up when the push button switch 25 is pressed, and the lamp 31 lights up when the push button switch 26 is pressed.

In this case, pressing the push button switch 25 turns off the lamp 31, and pressing the push button switch 26 turns off the lamp 27, so either the lamp 27 or the lamp 31 is always on, and the other is off. .

Since the pushbutton switches 25 and 26 are made of semi-transparent material, the blinking states of the lamps 27 and 31 can be confirmed through the pushbuttons.

28 is a relay connected to the detection switch, and when the push button switch 25 is pressed, it is energized and operates to attract the changeover switch 29 and connect it to the terminal 32, so the push button switch 25
Even if released, the relay 28 is held at the center.

Also, if the push button switch 26 is pressed while the relay 28 is energized, the relay 28 will no longer be energized, and the changeover switch 29 will be released from the magnetic force of the relay 28 and restored to the position where it should be connected to the terminal 33 by elastic force. do.

Reference numeral 29 denotes a changeover switch made of an elastic and magnetic material, which is used to select either lighting of the lamp 27 and energization of the relay 28 or lighting of the lamp 31 when the pushbutton switches 25 and 26 are pressed. It is connected to the relay 28, is energized by the magnetic force of the relay 28 only when the relay 28 is energized, and is connected to the terminal 32 against the elastic force of the switch 29, and when the relay 28 is not energized, the switch is activated. The switch 29 is connected to the terminal 33 by its elasticity.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a changeover switch connected to each of the detection switches 10, 12, 14, and 16 one by one to operate in conjunction with the changeover switch 29, and allows the configuration of the electric circuit to be changed while suppressing the selection of the pushbutton switches 25 and 26. Switch as much as possible.

Others 24 are silicon diodes for reverse current blocking, 35
Power supply terminals 36 and 37 for applying voltage to the electric circuit are terminals of the changeover switch 30.

Before explaining how to use the present invention having the diagonal configuration, the operation of a conventionally known pachinko machine will be explained.

In some pachinko machines with the configuration shown in FIG. If the player enters the winning hole 5, the opening/closing winning hole 2.4 opens, and if the player enters the winning hole 7, the opening/closing winning hole 8 opens.

Similarly, even if the machine has the board configuration shown in FIG. 1, in some other models, by changing the interlocking method, for example, a pachinko ball that enters the winning hole 1 will enter the opening/closing winning holes 6 and 8, and the pachinko ball that enters the winning hole 5. When the player enters the winning hole, the opening/closing winning holes 6 and 4 are opened, and when entering the winning hole 7, the opening/closing winning hole 8.4 is opened in conjunction with each other.

The present invention is intended to allow one pachinko machine to perform the functions of two conventional pachinko machines with different interlocking types, and first, a predetermined voltage is applied to the power supply terminal 35 of the electric circuit of the present invention.

Here, assuming that the changeover switch 29 is connected to the terminal 33, the relay 28 is not energized and the push button switch is a normally closed type, so the lamp 31 is lit.

In other words, the state is the same as when the player pressed the push button switch 26.

In this case, it is necessary to determine in advance which of the terminals 36 and 37 the changeover switch 30 should be connected to, and in this embodiment, it is configured to be connected to the terminal 37 (FIG. 4).

Note that when the changeover switch 29 is changed over, the changeover switch 30
Since the switches are configured to operate in conjunction with each other, the selector switch 2
At the same time as 9, the terminal is switched to the other terminal (terminal 36 in this embodiment).

Next, when the player plays a game and flicks the pachinko balls, some of them are won in any of the winning holes 9, 11, 13, and 15.

It should be noted that when a pachinko ball enters any of the opening/closing winning holes 17, 18, 19, and 20, the opening/closing winning hole into which the pachinko ball entered opens, similar to the conventional product.

When a pachinko ball enters all winning holes 9, the detection switch 10 that detects the pachinko ball closes, so the solenoids 23 and 2 are activated through the detection switch 10 and the changeover switch 30.
4 is energized to open the opening/closing winning hole 19°20.

Also, when a pachinko ball enters the winning hole 11, the detection switch 12 closes, so the solenoid 23 is activated through the detection switch 12.
is operated to open the opening/closing winning hole 19.

Also, the solenoid 23 is operated through the detection switch 12 and the changeover switch 30 to open the opening/closing winning hole 19.

Next, if a pachinko ball enters the winning hole 13, the detection switch 14
is closed, the solenoid 22 is energized through the detection switch 14, and the opening/closing winning hole 18 is opened.

Similarly, if a pachinko ball enters the winning hole 15, the detection switch 1
6 is closed, the solenoid 24 is energized through the detection switch 16, and the opening/closing winning hole 20 is opened.

Next time, when the player gets tired of the game content he has been using up until now, or when a player who prefers another game format tries to play the game, the relay 28 is energized by pressing the push button switch 25. Then, pull the changeover switch 29 and connect the terminal 3.
2 and the selector switch 30 is also connected to the terminal 36 at the same time.
Switch to

When the push button switch 25 is pressed, the lamp 27 is energized and lights up to indicate that the button has been selected.

Further, by suppressing the push button switch 25, the relay 28 connects the changeover switch 29 to the terminal 32, and this state is maintained even if the suppression of the push button switch 25 is released.

Here, when a pachinko ball enters all the winning holes 9, the pachinko ball is detected and the detection switch 10 is closed, and the detection switch 1
0, the solenoid 21 is energized through the changeover switch 30, and the opening/closing winning hole 17 is opened.

Further, when a pachinko ball enters the winning hole 11, the detection switch 12 is closed, thereby energizing the solenoid 23 through the detection switch 12, and the opening/closing type winning hole 19 is opened.

When a pachinko ball enters the winning hole 13, the detection switch 14 closes, the solenoid 22 is energized through the detection switch 14, the opening/closing winning hole 18 opens, and the detection switch 14 closes.
Then, the solenoid 21 is energized through the changeover switch 30, and the opening/closing winning hole 17 is opened.

When a pachinko ball enters the winning hole 15, the detection switch 16 is closed and the solenoid 24 is energized to open the opening/closing winning hole 20.

Furthermore, when the player presses the push button switch 26, the lamp 27 and the relay 28 are no longer energized, so the lamp 27 goes out and the changeover switch 29 is no longer attracted to the relay 28, so that the changeover switch 29 is not connected to the terminal 33 due to its elasticity. restore to the original state.

When the pressing force on the push button switch 26 is released, the push button switch 26 is restored to its closed state and the lamp 31 lights up to indicate the selection.

In this embodiment, a pachinko machine with two types of game formats has been described as an example, but the game contents can be further enriched by appropriately increasing the number of selection pushbutton switches and adapting the circuit configuration accordingly. It is also possible, and in that case, of course, it is necessary to increase the number of detection switches, changeover switches, solenoids, etc. as appropriate.

Even if the pachinko machine has the same number of game formats, it is possible to vary the game content by variously changing the circuit configuration.

As shown above, according to the present invention, one pachinko machine has several types of game contents, and since this can be selected by the player, it is necessary for the player to select a pachinko machine depending on the game contents. This allows players to decide their preferred game format by selecting push button switches, eliminates bias among players due to differences in game formats, which has traditionally been a problem for pachinko parlors, and ensures an average profit. can.

Furthermore, in the present invention, various game formats can be selected by an extremely simple operation such as pressing a push button switch, so the game tends to be monotonous and boring, and the game tends to be more of a gear medal object than an interesting game. It can be said that it has added a fun game to the conventional pachinko machine, which was a winning machine, and can be expected to become a regular player.

In addition, in conventional pachinko machines, the interlocking between each winning hole was done by the weight of the winning pachinko ball, which was prone to accidents such as insufficient interlocking or defective contacts, and the interlocking direction (order).
However, with the present invention, the detection of the winning hole is converted into an electric signal for control, which allows for free interlocking, allowing for a wide variety of game contents. can do.

According to the present invention, the player does not have to change seats depending on the content of the game, so he or she can concentrate on playing the game without having to worry about carrying prize balls every time.

In addition, with the present invention, there is no need for pachinko parlors to replace pachinko machines due to trends in game content, and there is no need for players to return home because their favorite pachinko machine is full. It is a practical and highly effective method that can be expected to generate a large amount of revenue and improve the service provided to players.

In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a general pachinko machine was taken as an example, but it goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to a medal-type pachinko machine.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an enlarged view of main parts showing an example of a conventional pachinko machine, Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of main parts showing an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an electrical circuit diagram used in the present invention. 1. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 3, 15... winning hole, 2
, 4, 6, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20... Opening/closing winning hole, 10, 12, 14, 16... Detection switch, 2
1, 22, 23, 24...Solenoid, 25.26.
...Push button switch, 27...Lamp, 28...Relay, 29,30...Choice switch, 32°33.36
, 37...terminal, 34...silicon diode, 3
5...Power terminal.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 Detection switch 10 for each winning hole including the opening/closing winning hole.
12, 14, and 16, as well as opening/closing winning holes 17,
Each of the holes 18, 19, and 20 is provided with a solenoid 21, 22, 23, 24, and other driving devices to open them, and when a pachinko ball is won in any of the winning holes, the detection switch is closed. In a pachinko machine in which an arbitrary solenoid is energized to open an opening/closing winning hole, the detection switch 10° 12.14 of each winning hole is
, 16 and the solenoids 21, 22, 23, 24 connected to the detection switch and opening the opening/closing winning holes, and between the push button switch described later and the detection switch of each winning hole. A changeover switch 30.30. . . is provided, and when any one of the plurality of push button switches 25, 26 is pressed, the switch is switched to the opposite side via the relay 28, and the changeover switches 30, 30, . . . of the detection switch are switched. A switch 29 is provided between the push button switches 25, 26 and the detection switches 10, 12, 14, 16 of each winning hole, and the detection switches 10, 12, 14° 16 and the solenoids 21, 22
, 23, 24.
By switching 0..., the connection between a specific detection switch and a specific solenoid that is activated immediately corresponding to the specific detection switch is changed. By switching the changeover switch provided between the push button switch and the detection switch of each winning hole, a specific winning hole is opened immediately corresponding to the winning hole when one ball enters the specific winning hole. A pachinko game machine characterized by changing the relationship between a particular opening and closing type winning hole.