JP2589644Y2 - Bingo game 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 bingo game machine in which a ball is rolled into a pocket on a play field of a pinball game system, and the winning or losing is determined by the arrangement of numbers according to the pocket. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of bingo game machine, the play field is fixed, the inclination direction is always constant, and the pocket number is also constant (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 49-32214). .

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional bingo game machine, since the direction of inclination of the play field is constant, a habit-like thing tends to appear in the way of rolling the ball, and the pocket is easy to enter. However, there is a problem that the game performance is poor due to the decision. Also, in a so-called multi-bingo game machine in which a large number of players surround the play field and play at the same time, there is a problem of lack of equality between players standing on opposite sides because the view is fixed to one side. was there.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem, to provide a bingo game machine that eliminates the habit of the upper surface of the play field and, when a large number of players play a game, looks equally to players on either side. It is to be.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, a first solution of a bingo game machine according to the present invention is as follows.
A plurality of pockets are provided on the inclined play field, and a predetermined number of balls are rolled from the upper side to the lower side of the play field, and a bingo for determining a win or loss based on the arrangement of numbers corresponding to the pockets containing the balls. In a game machine, a play field member which is supported so as to be tiltable about a tilt center axis and has a plurality of pockets arranged point-symmetrically with respect to a center point of the center axis, and upper and lower sides of the play field member Placed in
Ball lift means for raising and firing a previously stored or recovered ball above the upper side thereof, and inclination driving means for inverting the inclination of the play field member every predetermined number of games. Features.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the bingo game machine according to the first aspect, the play field member has numeral display means for variably displaying a number corresponding to the pocket. Can be.

[0007]

According to the present invention, the inclination of the play field member is reversed every predetermined number of games, so that a change over time hardly causes a habit on the board. Further, since the number corresponding to the pocket can be changed, even if it is easy to enter a specific pocket, the arrangement of the numbers is not biased.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and the like. 1 to 5 are views showing the configuration of an embodiment of a bingo game machine according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view, FIG. 3 and FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an operation panel. The tilting device 10 is a device for tilting the play field plate 11 downward or downward. The play field plate 11 is a plate for rolling the ball B on its upper surface, and has a plurality of numbered pockets 11a-1 to 11a-m (m = 25 in this embodiment) into which the ball B is dropped. Is formed. These pockets 11a are arranged so as to be symmetrical with respect to the center of the inclination so that the same condition is obtained when the pockets 11a are inclined. A collecting plate 18 for collecting the ball B that has fallen into the pockets 11a-1 to 11a-m is disposed below the play field plate 11. When the ball B falls into the pocket 10a of the play field plate 11, it does not fall down by a shutter (not shown) and stops in a half-exposed state, and after one play is completed, The shutter opens and the collection plate 1
8 will fall.

The play field plate 11 includes a shaft 12
2 through a pillow block 13 so as to be able to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise in FIG.
4 supported. A height adjusting screw 14 a is provided between the pillow block 13 and the support 14.
An adjuster (not shown) provided at the bottom of the game machine housing when the floor is inclined when the game machine is installed
It can be difficult to maintain a horizontal position with just
The play field plate 11 is adjusted by the height adjusting screw
The height of the left and right can be adjusted separately.

Further, the play field plate 11 is rotated by a motor 15 which can be rotated forward and backward, a rotating plate 16 attached to an output shaft of the motor 15 and a link arm 17 connected to an eccentric position of the rotating plate 16. Left and right angle θ
(In this embodiment, about 10 degrees) or can stop at that angle. FIG. 2A shows a state where the right side of the play field plate 11 is high and the left side is low.
(B) shows a state in which the playfield plate 11 is inverted and the left side is high and the right side is low. This motor 1
The motor 5 that rotates only in one direction is sufficient if the play field plate 11 is only to be inverted.
However, in the event that the play field board 11 stops on the play field board 11, a reversible motor is used to temporarily move the play field board 11 to a horizontal state and return to the original state. It should be noted that the play field plate 11 can be changed not only by inversion but also by changing the inclination angle, even in the same inclination direction, to change the game.

On both sides of the play field plate 11 in the longitudinal direction, terminal cabinets 20-1 to 20-n (n = 8 in this embodiment) for players to play.
), And up to n players can play a bingo game at the same time. In the terminal cabinet 20,
A monitor screen 21, a medal slot 22a for inserting medals when playing for the first time, a medal payout port 22b, and the like are provided. The monitor screen 21 displays a screen according to the progress of the game, CREDIT, WIN, PA
A Y, WAGER meter or the like is displayed. On the monitor screen 21, bingo numbers are displayed side by side, and each time the ball B falls into the pocket 11a of the corresponding number, the color of the number changes and the color of the five numbers changes. Aligning them on a straight line results in bingo, and medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 22b.

On both sides (upper side and lower side) of the play field plate 11 in the lateral direction, a ball lift device 30-
1, 30-2 are provided. Ball lift device 30
Has a delivery hole 31 for the ball B and a missing ball collection hole 32
The ball B collected from the collecting plate 18 and the dislodged ball collecting hole 32 is transported by a mechanism (not shown) to the position of the sending hole 31 at a higher position.

As shown in FIG. 5, the terminal cabinets 20-1 to 20-8, the tilt device 10, the lift devices 30-1 and 30-2, etc. are connected to a controller 40 for controlling the progress of the game. I have. When the play field plate 11 is inclined downward and to the left in FIG. 2, the balls B are sent out one by one from the delivery holes 31 of the right ball lift device 30-1, and the balls B are placed on the play field plate 11 from the top. Rolling down. Ball B
Is inserted into the pocket 11a of the play field plate 11 or the ball recovery hole 3 of the lift device 30-2 on the opposite side.
Collected in 2. Subsequently, until another ball B is delivered from the delivery hole 31 and enters the five pockets 11a in total.
It is sent out one after another. When the ball B enters the five pockets 11a, a shutter (not shown) arranged below the pocket 11a opens, the ball B falls on the collection plate 17, and is collected by the ball lift device 20-2 on the left side, and once. Game ends. After that, the motor 15 rotates and the rotating plate 16,
Through the crank arm 17, the play field plate 11
Rotates clockwise in FIG. 2 to the state shown in FIG. 2B, and prepares for the next game.

Next, a detailed configuration of the bingo game machine according to the present invention will be described. In each terminal cabinet 20, in addition to a monitor screen 21, a medal slot 22a, a medal payout port 22b, etc., as shown in FIG. 6, select buttons 24A to 24D, DOUBLE-UP button 25,
10 BET button 26, 1 BET button 27, INST
An operation panel 23 having a RACTION button 28, a PAYOUT button 29, and the like is provided, and all the buttons are lit.

The select buttons 24A to 24D are buttons for selecting a card to be BET (betting) during a game. The select buttons 24A and 24D are also used as select buttons in a double-up game described later. I do. The DOUBLE-UP button 25
Used to play a double up game when a prize is won in a bingo game. The 10 BET button 26 is a button that allows a user to bet 10 BETs with a single push. However, if 10 or more coins are not credited, they cannot be used. The 1 BET button 27 is a button that, when pressed once, places 1 BET. D for a double-up game
If the user does not press the OUBLE-UP button 25, he or she uses the 10BET button 26 to divert to the "COLLECT" function. The INSTRATION button 28 is a button for switching the monitor screen 21. The screen switches from a game screen, a number layout, an odds screen, and a game screen to a cyclic screen, and can be used at all times. The PAYOUT button 29 is a button for paying out medals. It is also used when selecting a double-up game or payout when a game is won.

Next, the detailed rules of the bingo game of this embodiment will be briefly described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a three-row display of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment. 10
Cards with BETs or more are valid even if they are won in the arrangement as shown in FIG.
Each display multiple in the ODDS3 list will be refunded. Total BE
When the T number (WAGER) becomes 10 or more,
Regardless of the winning of the bingo game, the payout is made when the next roll is made. That is, when all the rolls are even or odd, and when all rolls are 14 or more or 12 or less, the payout is multiplied by the number of sheets (BET number) × 1.5. Further, if one line for which the color has been changed is determined for each card, and the line is won, the ODDS is doubled. In addition, all the duplications made are paid out at the time of winning.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing the number moving means of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment. Between the start of the game and the launch of the fourth ball B (five seconds after the launch of the third ball), press the select buttons 24A to 24D for the numbers in the four corners of the betted card. Can be moved. By doing so, the game characteristics can be further increased.

FIGS. 10 to 30 are views showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the present invention, and FIGS. 31 and 32 are flowcharts for explaining the game operation. When the instruction button 28 is pressed once, a screen as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. At this time, the monitor screen 21 mainly displays the pocket display 21a and the number display 21b corresponding to the play field board 11 in a layout by the character. However, the layout and the like of the play field are displayed in the opposite terminal in the opposite direction, so that processing is performed on software.

The arrow display 21c is for indicating the launch direction of the ball B, and changes its direction every game, that is, every time the play field board 11 is inverted. Also, the graph display 21j indicates the current number display 2
It shows the probability of pocket-in in 1b. Since the number display 21b changes for each game, the graph display 21j also changes according to the pocket position for each game.
For each pocket 11a of the play field plate 11,
The reason for changing each time without fixedly determining the number is that each pocket 11
This is to prevent the probability of falling into a from being biased. The number display on the play field plate 11 is also changed by an LED or the like.

When the instruction button 28 is pressed again, an odds screen is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, when the instruction button 28 is pressed again, the screen is switched to the normal game screen or the BET screen.

When the game is started, the screen shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. When a medal is inserted through the insertion slot 22a, a credit is given (S101 in FIG. 31). Next, A
To D cards 21d-A to 21d-D are sequentially distributed (S102 in FIG. 31). First, the D card 21d-D appears from the left end of the screen, and as shown in FIG.
1d-C, B card 21d-B, and A card 21d-A are distributed in this order, and as shown in FIG.
Select a card from this screen (S10 in FIG. 31).
3) BETs can be made sequentially (S10 in FIG. 31)
4).

A predetermined line of the A card 21d-A is
In the case of T, as shown in FIG. 15, the activated line display 21e, the number of BETs / odds table display 21f (within the card), and the WEGER display 21g appear. The bet quantity / odds table display 21f is displayed according to the color mode.

Here, the number of bets and the number of valid lines are determined, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, and when 10 BETs are performed, all the lines are displayed as valid. In addition, any one of the vertical, horizontal, and oblique lines is displayed by color change from among all the lines. In the case of FIG. 16, the central vertical line corresponds to it. The number part of each card has a star mark 21k.
Each card has a number with a number (the number and the position are different, for example, the first to third places). This means that when the ball is pocketed in the special number (for example, the LED around the pocket lights up in green for the normal one and blinks in red for the star) at the same time when the number for the next game is determined. The number with a star, including that number, will be the check number, which will help you to make a role. In other words, if a ball enters a single pocket with a star, it is the same as if the ball has entered all pockets with a star, regardless of other numbers.
If the ball is only in the normal pocket, the number lit on one card is only five, the same as the number of balls, but if the ball is in the star pocket, the number will be different. , Which is the same as entering the star mark, the number of lights to be turned on is increased to 6 to 7 places, and the probability of hitting is extremely high. In other words, it can be considered that the star pocket is equivalent to a joker in a poker game.

Next, when the B card 21d-B is selected, as shown in FIG. 17, the A card 21d-A disappears at the left end of the screen. However, when another card is selected, all cards in front of that card move at the same time. Then, as shown in FIG. 18, simultaneously with the remaining cards, the selected B card 21d-B moves to the position where the previous A card 21d-A was located.

Next, on the screen of FIG. 19, the B card 21d-
Since B is selected, a bet can be made. Here, as shown in FIG. 20, the B card 21d-B
BET In the same manner as described above, the odds, the arrow indicating the effective line, and the like are displayed. Also, as shown in FIG.
BET on each card in the same manner as described above (FIG. 31).
S105). When the BET time reaches 10 seconds,
As shown in FIG. 2, it is displayed in the comment field 21h,
Count down to

When the BET time is over (S10 in FIG. 31)
6), the BET screen fades out, and the screen in FIG. 23 fades in. At the same time, the game starts, and the first ball B is fired on the play field board 11 (S107 in FIG. 31). The contents of the monitor screen are A to D
Of each card (number) is reduced from the time of BET, and the layout is made so that all card numbers can be seen.
Also, the special odds display 21i appears at the bottom of the card only when there is a card with a bet of 10 BET or more (see the description of FIG. 7).

Now, the first ball B has the number "2".
Let's say you are in the "1" pocket. As shown in FIG.
The number is checked (S109 in FIG. 31), and "21" of all cards are displayed by changing the color of the character (shown by oblique lines) (S110 in FIG. 31).
The number is also displayed in the comment field 21h,
Inform players.

Next, the second ball B has the number "1".
8 ". As shown in FIG.
The number “18” is a portion where the LED around the pocket is displaying red. Therefore, the number part of the star is also checked. Similarly, the game is developed and FIG.
Suppose that the fifth ball B is pocketed in the number “2” as shown in FIG. In addition, each ball is fired,
If the ball does not fit in any of the pockets, the ball is fired again (S108).

When the fifth ball is pocketed in (S111 in FIG. 31), a bingo game winning determination is made as shown in FIG. 26 (S112 in FIG. 31). If there is a winning, the winning line and the number of the card are blinked, and the portion displaying the arrangement (odds) is also blinked at the same time (21m, 21n). Also, the special odds table fades out and disappears, and the presence or absence of a prize of each card and, if there is a prize, the number of the prize is displayed. In the comment section 21h, as shown in FIG. 27, if there is a prize, "YOUWIN..." Is displayed, but if there is no prize, "GAME OVER" is displayed.

When a prize is won, a double-up game can be played by multiplying the payout number (S114 in FIG. 31). This is displayed in the comment field 21h as shown in FIG. To select a double-up game, press the DOUBLEUP button. To pay out, press the PAYOUT button. The controller learns the player's choice. Here, a preparation routine S113 described later is executed in parallel.

FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are explanatory diagrams of the double-up game. When double-up is selected (Fig. 3
1 S115), the card 21p from the left end of the monitor screen
Are distributed, and the screen shown in FIG. 29 is displayed. At this time, the card has not been opened. This double-up game
The distributed card 21p is SMALL than "13"
(“1” to “12”) or BIG (“14” to “2”)
5 "). To select SMALL, press the select button 24A. To select BIG, press the select button 24D. The comment field 21h indicates "GO" until the card 21p is distributed.
OD LUCK "is displayed.

When the select button 24A or 24D is pressed, the card 21p is opened, and it is determined whether the double-up game has been won. In the case of FIG. 30, the card 21p
Is "10" and is SMALL, so "WIN"
It is in the state of having become. If the player wins (S11 in FIG. 31)
7) Select again whether to play the double-up game or pay out (S117 in FIG. 31). When the double-up game is selected again, the card 21p on the screen is
It flows to the left end and disappears, and at the same time, a new card 21p appears from the right end and waits for the action of the player.

Again, without double up, PAYOUT
If you do not select, the comment is "CONGRATULA
"TION" is displayed, the number of WINs is displayed on the PAY meter, and the number is subtracted and added to CREDIT (S119 in FIG. 31). When PAYOUT is selected, coins are paid out (S118 in FIG. 31). When the operation is completed, the comment is "GAME OVE
"R" is displayed, and the routine shifts to the next game.

Next, a preparation routine will be described with reference to FIG. When five balls B are pocket-in and determining a winning, the balls are collected (S113).
1) Prepare for the next game. Next, the inclination of the play field plate 11 is reversed (S113).
2) The number of each pocket is randomly determined (S1133). Further, the special number is also changed (1132), and the routine returns.

[0035]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the inclination of the play field member is reversed every predetermined number of games, so that the likeness of the board surface is unlikely to occur due to a change over time. It no longer reduces gameplay. In addition, since they are alternately inclined, a player on either side of the play field member looks equally and does not feel unfair. Further, since the inclination of the play field member can be changed as required, the game can be changed.

Further, since the number corresponding to the pocket can be changed, even if it is easy to enter a specific pocket, the arrangement of the numbers is not biased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of a bingo game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the bingo game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a tilt device of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a tilt device of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an operation panel of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a three-row display of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing numeral moving means of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the bet number and the pay line of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a view illustrating a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a view illustrating a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a view illustrating a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a view showing a monitor screen for explaining the operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the bingo game machine according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Tilt device 11 Play field plate 15 Motor 16 Rotating plate 17 Link arm 20 Terminal cabinet 30 Ball lift device 40 Controller

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A 3-24179 (JP, U) JP-A 53-5089 (JP, U) JP-A 52-11487 (JP, U) (58) Fields surveyed (Int .Cl. ⁶ , DB name) A63F 3/06

Claims (2)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A plurality of pockets are provided on an inclined play field, a predetermined number of balls are rolled from the upper side to the lower side of the play field, and a number arrangement corresponding to the pocket containing the ball is arranged. A play field member having a plurality of pockets that are supported so as to be tiltable around a tilt center axis and that are arranged point-symmetrically with respect to the center point of the center axis; Ball lift means arranged on the upper side and the lower side to raise and shoot a previously stored or collected ball above the upper side thereof, and to invert the inclination of the play field member every predetermined number of games A bingo game machine comprising: a tilt drive unit. 2. The bingo game machine according to claim 1, wherein said play field member has numeral display means for variably displaying numerals corresponding to said pockets.