JP2000157690A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arouse a player interest in a game by varying the figures under a new condition besides the winning into a start winning hole of a game ball. SOLUTION: A figure display device 7 mounted on a game zone having barrier nails, winning devices and the like, of a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine, comprises a figure display part L displaying the figures varied and stopped by a controller of the pachinko machine, and a front member 13. The front member 13 comprises a stage 26 comprising oscillatable flippers 29, 29, the warp zones 24, 24 for guiding game balls to the stage 26, and a sensor 30 mounted at the depth of the stage 26 and electrically connected to the controller. The game ball is flipped to the depth by the flippers 29, 29. The sensor 30 changes its electric resistance when the flipped game ball is contacted with the sensor 30, and the controller receiving the change of voltage through the electrical connection, generates the holding of operation as the prerequisite of the variation of the figures within a specific upper limit.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a pachinko machine which is an example of a game machine,
A plurality of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” and “4, 8, 2” are continuously exchanged (fluctuated) in various modes by the control device, and one symbol is changed after a predetermined time has elapsed. A symbol display portion displayed in a fixed (stopped) state is provided in a game area where obstacles, windmills, winning openings, and the like are installed, and the stopped symbols are "7, 7, 7" or the like. With the predetermined symbol, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated,
A pattern matching type pachinko machine is known.

In such a pachinko machine, a symbol display device such as a liquid crystal display is installed in a game area in a state of being connected to a control device, and the screen of the symbol display device is a symbol display unit. Further, a game ball detector connected to the control device is installed behind the winning opening, and when the control device receives a detection signal of the game ball detector at a predetermined winning opening (starting winning opening), Start changing the symbol on the symbol display section. When the detection signal is received while the symbol is being changed, the control device stores (reserves the operation) the number of receptions within a predetermined upper limit while maintaining the changing state. If the symbol is stopped and the value M of the operation suspension is not 0, the control device starts reducing the symbol by decreasing the value M of the operation suspension by one.

Further, recently, there is a tendency that the symbol display portion is made large in order to increase the interest of the player by adding force to the display. In such a case, obstacle nails and windmills are installed only on the periphery of the game area.

[0005]

In the conventional pachinko machine as described above, the symbols are changed only by winning the game balls into the starting winning opening, so that the game operation for generating the special game state is constant. is there. Therefore, in order to enhance the interest of the player, the display contents of the design are limited to the invention. In addition, since the symbols are displayed without being related to the flow state of the game balls, except for the situation where the game balls enter the starting winning opening when the symbols are stopped, there is a limit to the display content.

[0006] Further, since the obstacle nails, winning openings, and the like are provided only on the periphery of the game area, the flow-down state of the game ball becomes monotonous, which may impair the interest of the player.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is that the design is changed under completely new conditions other than the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, thereby increasing the interest of the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be aroused.

[0008] Further, the object of the invention described in claim 2 is:
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the interest of a player by relating a display mode of a symbol to a flowing state of a game ball.

[0009] Further, in addition to the objects of the present invention described in claims 1 and 2, the object of the present invention described in claims 3 to 5 is such that a game ball flows down to the front side of the symbol display device. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further evoking a player's interest by closely relating the state of the symbol to the flow of the game ball.

[0010] In addition, the object of the present invention described in claim 6 is, in addition to the problems of the invention described in claim 3 to claim 5, in that the pattern is changed in a special manner in which the game ball flows down. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of further evoking a player's interest.

[0011] The subject of the invention described in claim 7 is in addition to the subject of the invention described in claim 1 to claim 6, and the symbol is fluctuated in close relation to the flowing state of the game ball. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can further arouse the interest of a player.

[0012]

Means for Solving the Problems In the present invention, claim 1 is provided.
According to the invention described in the above, in the game area, a symbol display device provided with a symbol display unit for displaying a plurality of symbols is installed, and the symbol display device is electrically connected to the control device, the control device Receives the fluctuation signal, fluctuates the symbol of the symbol display unit, and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed,
Further, when a predetermined symbol is stopped, a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player, wherein the symbol display device includes a sensor electrically connected to the control device, When the sensor detects the contact of the game ball, the sensor transmits a fluctuation signal to the control device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a symbol display device having a symbol display unit for displaying a plurality of symbols is provided in the game area, and the symbol display device is electrically connected to the control device. When the control device receives the fluctuation signal transmitted when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control unit changes the symbol of the symbol display unit, and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed, and further stops the predetermined symbol. Is a gaming machine that produces a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the symbol display device includes a sensor electrically connected to the control device, and the sensor detects a contact of the game ball. Upon detection, a display change signal is transmitted to the control device, and when the control device receives the display change signal, the display mode of the symbol on the symbol display section is changed.

Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first and second aspects of the invention, the symbol display device comprises:
In addition to a stage protruding forward, the sensor is formed in a flat plate having a light-transmitting property, and is attached to the front surface of the symbol display device.

In addition, according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the symbol display device has a stage protruding forward, and the sensor is provided on the stage on the upper surface. It is characterized by being installed in a state where it is exposed from.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the invention, the symbol display device comprises:
It is characterized by having a warp zone for guiding game balls to the stage.

Further, according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, the stage is provided so as to be inclined forward and is provided on the upper surface of the stage. A flipper electrically connected to the control device is provided, and further, a game ball detector electrically connected to the control device is arranged in the game area, and the control device is provided with a game ball detector. Upon receiving the detection signal, the flipper is swung.

In addition, according to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the sensor outputs a change signal or a display change signal having position information corresponding to a contact position of the game ball. The control device changes only a part of the symbol according to the position information, or changes the display mode of a part of the symbol in a state different from other parts according to the position information. There is a feature.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention relating to a pachinko machine which is an example of a gaming machine will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the front side of a pachinko machine 1 according to Embodiment 1, and FIG.
Is provided with a supply tray 4 and a storage tray 5 at the lower part on the front side in a vertically arranged state. Above the supply tray 4, a circular game area 6 in which game balls flow down is arranged. The game area 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 12. The game board is a middle frame (not shown) inside the pachinko machine.
It is inserted in.

Further, in the center of the game area 6, a large symbol display device 7 is arranged. Also, the symbol display device 7
In addition, obstacles, windmills, various winning devices including a large winning opening 9 located below the center are arranged around the periphery of the game area 6, and an out opening 10 is provided at the bottom of the game area 6.
Are drilled. Furthermore, on the right side of the storage dish 5,
A firing handle 11 for projecting the game balls sent one by one from the supply tray 4 to the game area 6 is protrudingly provided. In addition, a solenoid 34 (FIG. 5) for opening the special winning opening with the lower side as an axis is provided behind the special winning opening 9. In addition, an illumination lamp is provided around the game area 6, for example.
Inside the pachinko machine 1 are installed a speaker and a payout device (not shown) for paying out prize balls. Further, a mechanism plate 8 (FIG. 4) for supporting the internal mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 is pivotally mounted on the rear side of the middle frame.

The symbol display device 7 comprises a front member 13 fitted in a hole of the game board 12 and a liquid crystal display (LCD) 14 held on a mechanism plate 8.
As shown in FIG. 4, the display unit cover 15, which is a transparent synthetic resin plate except for the periphery, and the display unit cover 15
The decorative portion 16 is provided so as to protrude forward by as much as eight game balls. The decorative portion 16 includes a front layer 17 having a depth of about two game balls and a synthetic resin rear layer 18 buried in the game board 12.

At the top of the front layer 17, the gutter 2 at the top of the rear layer 18
A normal winning opening 19 communicating with 0 is formed. Also,
In the upper part of the front layer 17, a convex introduction path 22 is provided which extends from directly below the ordinary winning opening 19 to the ball entrances 21 and 21 on both sides and immediately behind. Further, a 7-segment operation suspension indicator 23 is provided below the introduction path 22. The front member 13 is screwed to the game board 12 through screw holes 31, 31... Formed in the upper and lower portions of the front layer 17.

The entire lower part of the decorative part 16 is a stage 26 having a gentle slope with the front side being the lowermost part. Further, a warp zone 24 is provided on the inner side of both sides and in front of the rear layer 18, and a reverse convex distribution path communicating with the upper ends of both warp zones 24 and the center of the introduction path 22. 25 (FIG. 4) is provided on top of the back layer 18. Also, each warp zone 24
It communicates with the stage 26 via a ball outlet 27 provided inside the lower end. In addition, a ring-shaped game ball detector 36 around which a solenoid is provided is installed inside each warp zone 24 and above the ball outlet 27.

Further, in the center of the front side of the stage 26, there is formed a ball drop port 28 which is cut back in a semicircular shape by a little less than two game balls. Further, swingable flippers 29 are provided on the stage 26 and on both sides of the ball drop opening 28, respectively. The stage includes a solenoid 33 (FIG. 5) below each flipper 29, and the swing of each flipper 29 is realized by a change in the magnetic field by the solenoid 33.

In addition, a transparent plate-shaped sensor 30 is attached to the entire lower portion of the display unit cover 15 located just above the rear side of the stage 26. The sensor 30 changes the electric resistance due to the contact of the game ball.

On the other hand, the screen of the LCD 14 indicates "7, 7,
The symbol display section L displays a plurality of symbols such as "7" and "5, 2, 3". In addition, each numeral portion, that is, the left portion L1, the middle portion L2, and the right portion L3 of the symbol are changed independently or in relation to each other, and are displayed so as to be stopped. Further, cylindrical spacers 32, 32,... Project forward around the symbol display portion L, and each spacer 32 is in contact with the rear surface of the display cover 15 of the front member 13.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the LCD 14 and the sensor 30 are provided with a control device 35 installed in the pachinko machine 1.
Are electrically connected via an I / O interface 43. Also, solenoids 33 and 34 for driving members are provided.
Are similarly connected to the control device 35. Further, various game ball detectors such as a game ball detector 36 in the warp zone 24 and a similar game ball detector 37 (FIG. 5) installed in the back of the special winning opening 9 are similarly controlled by the control device 35. It is connected to the. Furthermore, the operation hold display 23, the launching device, the illumination lamp, and the like are also connected to the control device 35.

The control device 35 includes a CPU 40 and C
ROM 41 and RAM 42 coupled to PU 40
, An I / O interface 43, and a loop counter 44 which takes a value that increases one after another so as to repeat in a certain range (for example, 0 to 255) based on the clock of the CPU 40.
Etc. In addition, the control device 35 is divided into several boards and is disposed in the pachinko machine 1. Further, some substrates are incorporated in members of the pachinko machine 1.

The pachinko machine 1 operates as follows via the control device 35. When the firing handle 11 is rotated by the player, the game ball is fired toward the game area 6 with a strength corresponding to the degree of rotation. The game ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 6 flows down while colliding with an obstacle nail, a windmill, or the like, and either wins various winning openings or is discharged through the out opening 10 without winning.

When a prize hole is won, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the supply plate 4 or the storage plate 5 by the payout device. When the game ball P wins the ball entrance 21, it enters the distribution path 25 through the center of the introduction path 22,
Further, it reaches one warp zone 24 and falls, and passes through the game ball detector 36. The game ball detector 36 detects the game ball P
, An induced current is generated as a detection signal. When the induced current flows, the control device 35 sets the solenoid 3
An intermittent pulse current is generated toward the flip-flops 3 and 33 to swing the flippers 29 and 29. Then, the game ball P reaches the ball exit 27 immediately after passing through the game ball detector 36, and starts rolling toward the ball drop opening 28 near the front side of the stage 26.

By the rolling, the game ball P approaches one flipper 29, and is repelled backward depending on the timing of the swing. The game ball P, which has been vigorously hit, climbs the stage 26 and contacts the sensor 30 to bounce. If the momentum is insufficient, the player returns to the front without climbing the stage 26.
The game ball P that has not been hit or returned is hit by any flipper 29 or falls from the ball drop opening 28.

When the electric resistance of the sensor 30 changes due to the contact of the game ball P, a change in the voltage as a fluctuation signal is transmitted to the control device 35, and the control device 35, as shown in FIG.
The contact of the game ball to the sensor 30 is determined based on the presence or absence of the voltage change (S12).
The value M of the operation suspension stored in 2 is increased by (S13) 1 within a predetermined upper limit (here, four times) (S14). The initial value of the operation suspension is 0 (S11). The value M of the operation suspension is displayed on the operation suspension display 23 by the control device 35.

Further, the control device 35 does not cause the special game state (S21), stops the symbol on the symbol display portion L of the LCD 14 (S22), and furthermore, the value M of the operation suspension is changed. If it is not 0 (S23), the value of the operation suspension M
Is reduced by 1 (S24), and the symbol of the symbol display section L is changed (S25). After starting the fluctuation, the control device 35 refers to the value C of the loop counter 45 (S26).

When the referenced value C is a predetermined value (for example, 7), the control device 35 changes the symbol in a state including a special mode (so-called reach operation) (S28).
a) After a predetermined time, stop at a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, “7, 7, 7”, “3, 3, 3”,...) (S29a). And after stopping, as a special game state,
An intermittent pulse current is generated toward the solenoid 34 to open the special winning opening 9 intermittently (for example, about 20 seconds each time) (S30). The control device 35 opens the special winning opening 9,
The special game state is maintained for a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). After the end, the pulse current to the solenoid 34 is stopped to close the special winning opening 9, and the winning symbol is stopped. When receiving the induced current of the game ball detector 37 at the back of the special winning opening 9, ie, by winning the special winning opening 9 of the game ball, an extremely large number of prize balls are paid to the supply tray 4 or the storage plate 5 by the payout device. At the same time, the number of winnings for each opening is stored in the RAM 42. When the cumulative number of winnings exceeds a predetermined upper limit (for example, 10), the pulse portion is forcibly cut even within a certain period of time, and the special winning opening 9
Close. During the special game state, an animation is displayed on the background of the symbol display portion L (the portions other than the symbol portions L1 to L3), an illumination lamp is turned on, and a predetermined fanfare is generated from the speaker.

On the other hand, if the referenced value C is other than the predetermined value, the control device 35 changes the symbol (S28).
b) After a lapse of a predetermined time shorter than the case including the reach operation, the game is stopped at a symbol other than the predetermined symbol (a lost symbol) (S29b).

A part of the operation program, predetermined information such as a predetermined symbol pattern and a value of a loop counter for generating a special game state are stored in the ROM 41 of the control device 35.

In the above-described pachinko machine 1, since the operation suspension that causes a change in the symbol is caused by the contact of the game ball P with the sensor 30, the game operation that leads to the occurrence of the special game state includes the prize to the prize device. Can be different and get a whole new taste. In addition, since the sensor 30 is attached to the front side of the symbol display portion L where the predetermined symbol is stopped, the player can watch the symbol display device 7 while checking the occurrence of the special game state, The movement of the game ball leading to the suspension of operation can be visually recognized, and the player can play the game with an extremely high level of interest. The stage 26, the warp zone 24, and the flipper 29 are provided so that the game ball P
Can be smoothly guided to the front side of the symbol display section L of the symbol display device 7. In addition, by providing the flippers 29, 29, a variety of movements can be imparted to the game ball P, and the interest of the player can be further aroused.

Further, since the operation suspension is caused by the game ball P flowing down in the symbol display device 7, the symbol display device 7
It is not necessary to install a winning device (symbol starting port) for generating an operation hold in the game area 6 other than the above, and even if the symbol display device 7 is large, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest of the player, and Can be used effectively. Since the sensor 30 is transparent and is attached to the lower side of the display unit cover 15, the visibility of the symbol display unit L is good, and the addition of the display unit cover 15 allows the LCD 14 to play the game ball P. The pain does not occur.

Second Embodiment FIG. 8 shows a pachinko machine 2 according to a second embodiment. Note that the pachinko machine 2 has the same configuration as the pachinko machine 1 except for the symbol starting port 46 and the symbol display device 47 on the game area 45, so that a description thereof will be partially omitted, and corresponding members will be denoted by the same reference numerals. Indicated by

In the game area 45 of the pachinko machine 2, a symbol display device 47 configured in the same manner as the symbol display device 7 except that the position of the sensor is different is provided at the center.
Below the ball drop opening 28 of the symbol display device 47, a symbol starting port 46 in which a game ball wins is mounted. Design opening 4
Numeral 6 is disposed close to the ball drop opening 28 so that the game ball P that has passed the ball drop opening 28 has a higher possibility of winning than the game ball that does not pass. Further, a game ball detector (not shown) similar to the game ball detector 36 is provided behind the symbol starting port 46.

The symbol display device 47 includes a front member 48 and an LCD.
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a sensor 50 similar to the sensor 30 is attached to the front member 48 at the back of the stage 26 and in front of the display unit cover 15, as shown in FIGS. The sensor 50 detects the contact of the game ball P rolling near the upper side of the stage 26.

The pachinko machine 2 is controlled by the control device 35
It is controlled in the same manner as the pachinko machine 1. The control device 35
When the detection signal of the game ball detector at the back of the symbol starting port 46 is received, the value M of the operation suspension is set within a predetermined upper limit and the sensor 50
Increases by 1 independently of.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine 2, since the operation suspension leading to the occurrence of the special game state occurs due to the contact of the game ball with the sensor 50 and the winning of the symbol starting port 46 below the ball drop port 28, Even if the game ball comes out of the symbol display device 47 without touching the sensor 50, there is an opportunity for the operation to be suspended, the game content can be diversified according to the flow of the game ball, and the interest of the player can be increased. Can be aroused. Also,
Since the sensor 50 is attached to the stage, the player can confirm the occurrence of the operation suspension due to the contact while visually checking the symbol.

[Third Embodiment] The pachinko machine according to the third embodiment is the same as the pachinko machine 2 except for the installation position and type of the sensor and the control method for the sensor.
Only the symbol display device 3 and the flowchart are shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, a part of the description is omitted, and the corresponding members are denoted by the same reference numerals.

On the lower side of the display cover 15 of the symbol display device 3, a sensor 51 divided into three regions 51a to 51c having the same width and corresponding to the respective portions L1 to L3 of the symbol is attached. Has been established. Each of the regions 51a to 51c changes the resistance of a different size (with position information) due to the contact of the game ball, and changes the voltage of each connection circuit of the control device 35 (the display change signal). Bring).

The pachinko machine according to the third embodiment is controlled by the control device 35 after the game ball P exits from the ball exit 21 in the symbol display device 3 and before it falls from the ball drop opening 28. Control is performed in the same manner as 1.

When the game ball P exits from the ball exit 21, it is launched by the flipper 29 or falls directly from the ball drop opening 28. Game ball P launched
Is returned by contact with the sensor 51 or by gravity, and is launched again. Or fall.

When the game ball P comes into contact with the sensor 51, the control device 35 determines the contact areas 51a to 51c based on the magnitude of the voltage change as shown in FIG. 12 (S41).
If the symbol part corresponding to the contact area is changed (S44a to S44c), the type of the symbol part to be animated is selected (S45a to S45c), and the predetermined animation in the symbol part corresponding to the contact area is performed. (Here, as shown in FIG. 11B, the stopped symbol portion or the selected symbol portion “7” gradually decreases in size and then returns to its original size) (S46a).
~ S46c). That is, the control device 35 changes the display mode of the corresponding symbol based on the display change signal having the position information. If the symbol has been changed immediately before, stop processing is not performed until the end of the animation of the symbol portion. Further, the value M of the operation suspension is increased by 1 by winning the symbol starting port 46 as a predetermined condition, but is not increased by the contact of the game ball with the sensor 51.

In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, the control device 35 recognizes the contact of the game ball with the sensor 51 via the display change signal, and when the recognition is recognized, displays the symbol in the symbol display section L. Since the mode is changed, the display mode of the symbol display section L can be varied and can be closely related to the flow of the game ball. Therefore, even if the symbol display device 3 is large, the player can enjoy the display of the symbol display portion L while watching the flowing down of the game ball with interest in the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment.

Further, the sensor 51 includes the regions 51a to 51
c, and a display change signal to which the position information of the area is attached is transmitted, so that the symbols L1 to L according to the position information are transmitted.
By displaying only 3 as an animation, it is possible to produce the effect that the game ball pressed the design,
By providing a display mode of the fresh symbol display section L, the interest of the player can be raised to a high level.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be variously modified as described below. The sensor 30 does not need to change the electric resistance by the contact of the game ball, and can change the capacitance or the electromagnetic induction current or a combination thereof. Further, the sensor does not need to transmit a physical quantity change directly caused by the contact of the game ball as a signal, and may transmit a physical quantity change that has been further converted and processed. In other words, as long as the control device can recognize the various signals, there is no limitation on the direction of change of voltage or current, the presence / absence and direction of propagation, or the priority of processing after recognition. The same applies to the game ball detector.

The control device 35 does not need to be divided into several substrates, and may be constituted by a larger number or a single substrate. The loop counter may or may not be based on a clock. Further, the symbol display device is not limited to the LCD, but may be a CRT or the like. In addition, the materials, dimensions, and the like of various members are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the sensor may be opaque, and the game ball detector may not have the solenoid wound.

Further, each part of the symbol is not limited to a numeral, but may be an alphabet or a picture. Further, the animation display of the symbol portion is not limited to the mode of gradually decreasing, but the mode of gradually increasing as shown in FIG. 13A or the mode of temporarily vibrating as shown in FIG. Furthermore, it is possible to adopt a mode of displaying according to the position of the symbol, at random, or in combination thereof. Furthermore, sound effects can be added to the animation display of the design. If a sound effect related to the position of the symbol or the mode of the animation is generated, for example, a collision sound is generated in the third embodiment, it is possible to further add a sense of realism and further enhance the interest of the player. Can be.

Further, the sensors do not need to emit signals of different magnitudes for each contact position as position information, and small sensors are juxtaposed in a state of being connected to the control device.
The position may be identified by the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sensor, and the position information may be configured. Furthermore, it is not necessary to display only the symbol portion corresponding to the contact position as an animation, and the remaining symbol portions may be displayed with an animation different from the corresponding symbol portion. Note that the animation display can be associated with the background.

Further, the pachinko machine may be configured so that only the symbol corresponding to the position information of the sensor is changed, and the pachinko machine is stopped after all the symbols are changed. In this case, if a position signal corresponding to the changing symbol is recognized, an animation can be further displayed. Conversely, after the symbol has changed, only the symbol corresponding to the position information of the sensor stops changing, and when the change stops for all the symbols, it may be configured to stop. A new game content can be provided to attract the player's interest.

In addition, the sensors may be further divided without being divided according to the symbols. in this case,
A variety of display contents or game contents can be provided, for example, by displaying different animations for each contact position, or in some cases, changing the design, so that the interest of the player can be enhanced.

The sensor is installed at the symbol display section L
However, the present invention is not limited to the lower side, and may be a part of the lower side, on a flipper, on a windmill provided on a front member, or may be incorporated in an LCD or CRT without being provided on the front member. Furthermore, the configuration of the stage and its surroundings is not limited to the above, and a plurality of stages may be provided, a configuration in which the stage goes down and falls from a hole, or a sensor may be attached to a plurality of portions. It is not necessary to install a flipper or a warp zone. In addition, the game ball detector that swings the flipper does not need to be provided in the warp zone, and may be provided behind a specific winning opening in the game area. Further, the flipper does not need to swing symmetrically right and left immediately after passing through the game ball detector, and may swing left and right independently after a short time.

Further, the special game state is not limited to the intermittent opening of the special winning opening, but may be the opening of a tulip accessory in which an extremely large number of prize balls are paid out when a prize is won. And may be generated separately or in a stepwise manner. Further, in the special game state, the swing of the flipper and the symbol display may be executed in a mode different from the normal mode.
The present invention can also be applied to other types of pachinko machines and other game machines.

[0060]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the symbol display device of the gaming machine includes a sensor for transmitting a fluctuation signal by detecting contact, so that the game ball around the symbol is displayed. The symbol can be changed under a completely new condition of contact with the sensor, and the effect that the interest of the player can be raised to a high level can be achieved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the symbol display device of the gaming machine includes a sensor for changing the display mode by detecting a contact, the symbol display device has a display mode of:
It is closely related to the flowing state of the game ball and can be varied and interesting, and has an effect that the interest of the player can be aroused and maintained at a high level.

Further, according to the third and fourth aspects of the present invention, in the first and second aspects of the present invention, the symbol display device includes a stage for receiving a game ball. In addition to the effects of the invention according to claim 2, the game ball can roll on the front side of the symbol display device, and the flow of the game ball can be closely related to the symbol display, and a light-transmitting sensor. Is attached to the front of the symbol display device or to the stage, so that the visibility can be maintained and the game balls can be smoothly brought into contact with each other.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the third and fourth aspects of the present invention, a warp zone for guiding a game ball to a stage is provided.
In addition to the effects of the invention described in (1), there is an effect that it is possible to smoothly introduce a game ball to the front side of the symbol display device for associating the downflow with the symbol variation.

Further, in the invention according to claim 6, in the invention according to claims 3 to 5, the stage is provided with a swingable flipper.
In addition to the effects of the invention described in (1), there is an effect that the contact of the game ball with the sensor can be performed more smoothly, and an interesting and varied movement can be imparted to the game ball.

Further, in the invention according to claim 7, in the invention according to claims 1 to 6, the sensor emits position information.
In addition to the effects of the invention described in (1), there is an effect that it is possible to further relate the flow of the game ball and the fluctuation of the symbol, and further arouse the interest of the player.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view showing a front side of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment.

FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b) are perspective explanatory views of a front member of the symbol display device of Embodiment 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory front view of the symbol display device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a central vertical cross section of the symbol display device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram of a control device.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart related to sensor control in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart relating to a change and a stop of a symbol in the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory perspective view showing a front side of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams showing a symbol display device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a vertical vertical section of the symbol display device of the second embodiment.

11A and 11B are front explanatory views of a symbol display device of a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart relating to control of a sensor of the symbol display device according to the third embodiment.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams showing an example of changing a symbol animation display.

[Explanation of Signs] 1, 2, pachinko machine, 3, 7, 47, symbol display device, 4, supply tray, 5, storage tray, 6, 45, game area, 8, mechanism plate, 9 ・ Grand prize mouth, 10 ・ Out mouth, 11 ・ Launch handle, 12 ・ Game board, 13,4
8 · · · front member, 14 · · · LCD, 15 · · · display section cover, 16 · · · decorative section, 17 · · · front layer, 18 · · · rear layer, 1
9. Normal winning entry, 20 ... Gutter, 21 ... Ball entrance, 22
..Introduction path, 23..Operation hold indicator, 24..Warp zone, 25..Distribution path, 26..stage, 27 ..
Ball outlet, 28 Ball drop outlet, 29 Flipper, 3
0, 50, 51 ... sensor, 31 ... screw hole, 32 ...
Spacers, 33, 34 ··· solenoid, 35 ··· control device, 36, 37 ··· game ball detector, 40 ··· CPU, 4
1 ROM, 42 RAM, 43 I / O interface, 44 loop counter, 46 symbol opening, C loop counter value, L symbol display
L1 left part, L2 middle part, L3 right part, M
..Value of operation suspension, P..game ball.

Claims (7)

[Claims] A symbol display device having a symbol display unit for displaying a plurality of symbols is installed in a game area, and the symbol display device is electrically connected to a control device. , When receiving the fluctuation signal, fluctuates the symbol of the symbol display section, and stops after a predetermined time elapses,
Furthermore, a game machine that causes a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined symbol is stopped, wherein the symbol display device includes a sensor electrically connected to the control device, A gaming machine characterized in that when a sensor detects contact of a game ball, a fluctuation signal is transmitted to a control device. 2. A symbol display device having a symbol display unit for displaying a plurality of symbols is installed in a game area, and the symbol display device is electrically connected to a control device. When a fluctuation signal transmitted upon satisfaction of a predetermined condition is received, the symbol on the symbol display section is changed, and the symbol is stopped after a predetermined time elapses. Further, when the predetermined symbol is stopped, it is advantageous for the player. A game machine for generating a special game state, wherein the symbol display device includes a sensor electrically connected to the control device, and when the sensor detects contact of the game ball, the control device: A gaming machine which transmits a display change signal, and further, when the control device receives the display change signal, changes a display mode of a symbol on a symbol display section. 3. A design display device comprising: a stage protruding forward; a sensor formed in a flat plate having a light-transmitting property; and a sensor attached to a front surface of the design display device. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein 4. The symbol display device according to claim 1, further comprising a stage protruding forward, wherein the sensor is installed on the stage in a state of being exposed from an upper surface. Gaming machine. 5. A symbol display device comprising a warp zone for guiding a game ball to a stage.
Or the gaming machine according to claim 4. 6. A stage is provided in a state of being inclined forward, and a flipper electrically connected to a control device is provided on an upper surface of the stage. A game ball detector electrically connected to the control device is arranged, and when the control device receives a detection signal of the game ball detector, the control device swings the flipper. 6. The gaming machine according to 5. 7. A sensor for generating a change signal or a display change signal having position information corresponding to a contact position of a game ball, wherein the control device changes only a part of the symbol according to the position information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a display mode of a part of the symbol is changed in a state different from that of another part according to the position information.