JP2001149556A - Display device for pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by turning on multiple display units in various colors and obtaining a special game state being advantageous for a game player when the colors in the prescribed number of display unit set under a fixed condition become a prescribed one. SOLUTION: The display device 11 is arranged on the surface of a game board 9 and constituted by forming unit assemblies UA-UD with desired patterns by the combination of the plurality of display units 17 provided with a prescribed shaped and covered by a translucent plate 14 in the display parts 171A-171D of the device 11. Light emitting bodies 18a-18c are internally arranged inside the respective display units 17 and turned on by repetition at random to be respectively various colors. When the units 17 of the assemblies UA-UD, which are set under the fixed condition, are stopped after turning-on by a prescribed color, a state becomes the special game one being advantageous for the game player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a novel pachinko gaming machine which is completely different from a conventional one.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a display device mounted on a game board of a pachinko game machine, for example, various display symbols such as numbers, characters, and patterns which are divided into left, middle, and right of a display unit can be changed. Is provided, and is electrically operated when a hit ball wins the starting winning opening, and the display symbols such as the numbers, characters, and symbols classified into the left, middle, and right start to fluctuate at random, and after a predetermined time elapses, There is one in which the fluctuation of the display symbol is stopped. And at the time of this fluctuation stop,
When the left, middle, and right display symbols are the same as the preset display symbols (for example, the same numbers or symbols), a special game state advantageous to the player is set.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional prize winning device in a pachinko gaming machine, since a special game state is set, a limited number of display symbols such as numerals, characters, and symbols are repeatedly circulated. Since the operation is merely displayed on the display unit and only these operations are repeated, the operation is monotonous and has little change. In particular, the operation lacks beauty and luxury with light and color. Therefore, coupled with the rut, there is a problem that the game is lacking in interest and the game does not swell. Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and provides a display device in a pachinko gaming machine that can enjoy the visual enjoyment through visual perception by synergistic changes in the color of light in addition to a novel pattern, and increase the interest in the game. It is the purpose.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, a display device in a pachinko game machine according to the present invention comprises:
A display device mounted on a game board, comprising a display unit having a predetermined shape and a plurality of display units each having a front surface covered with a translucent plate, being combined to form a unit assembly of a desired design. Each display unit has a light-emitting body built therein and lights up repeatedly at random in various colors, and each display unit set in the unit assembly lights up in a predetermined color under a certain condition. When stopped, a special game state advantageous to the player is set.

[0005] As this display device, for example, a display device mounted on a game board surface, the display portion of which is formed by combining a plurality of display units each having a predetermined shape and the front surface of which is covered with a light-transmissive plate. Each display unit is provided with a plurality of LEDs that emit different colors, each of which is randomly and repeatedly lit in various colors. When a predetermined number of display units adjacent to each other in the group are turned on in the same color and stopped, a special game state advantageous to a player is preferably set.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a display device in a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. In the figure, 1 is a machine frame of a pachinko gaming machine, 2 is a front frame which is attached to the front of the machine frame 1 so as to be openable and closable,
A glass door frame 3 and a front plate 4 are mounted on the front of the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a hit ball supply tray 5 is provided on the front of the front plate 4. A surplus ball receiving tray 6 is provided below the front frame 2, and a hit ball operation handle 7 and a fluctuation time reduction button 8 described later are provided on both sides of the surplus ball receiving tray 6.

A game board 9 is disposed behind the front frame 2 and faces the window opening 3a of the glass door frame 3. The game section 9a surrounded by the guide rail 10 on the front has a game board 9a at the center thereof. Is provided. Below it, there are provided a starting winning port 12 for electrically operating the display device 11 and a variable winning device 13 which is opened so that many pachinko balls easily enter at once according to the display mode of the display device 11. Have been. The variable winning device 13 has a horizontally long ball entrance 132 formed on a mounting substrate 131, and is provided on the front surface of the ball entrance 132 so that the opening / closing door 133 can be tilted forward to open and close the ball entrance 132 freely. 14
Is a general winning opening, and 15 is a windmill.

The display device 11 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 3, the mounting plate 16 has a box frame main body 111 having an open front surface and a horizontally long elliptical frame body 112 surrounding the outer periphery of the front surface thereof.
Is provided. On the front surface of the box frame main body 111, there is provided a display unit 171A which is surrounded by a surrounding plate 113. The display unit 171A is provided with a display unit 17 having a shape imitating a jigsaw puzzle piece in a vertical and horizontal direction with a total of 25 pieces each for a total of 25 pieces. A unit assembly UA in which pieces are combined is formed. The display unit 171A is covered with a translucent plate 114 having a light-transmitting property, and the adjacent display units 17 are partitioned by a partition wall 115.
Are partitioned so that light does not leak. And
The three primary colors of light, red, blue,
Three LEDs 1 as luminous bodies each emitting green light
8a, 18b and 18c are provided. Each set of LED1
8a, 18b, 18c are attached to the substrate 19,
Each board 19 is fixed to the inner surface of the rear wall 111a of the box frame main body 111 by a screw 20.
2 and is electrically controlled. Therefore,
Each set of LEDs 18a, 18b, 18c emits light according to the combination or the difference in voltage, so that the front translucent plate 114, that is, each display unit 17, can be lit in a desired color. Although each display unit 17 is provided with three LEDs that emit three primary colors of red, blue, and green light, a plurality of LEDs (for example, two or four) that emit different colors may be provided. good.

On the surrounding plate 113 on the front surface of the box frame main body 111, lamps 18d containing LEDs for illumination are arranged in line along the upper, lower, left and right outer peripheral edges. Reference numeral 23 denotes four memory display lamps arranged in a row on the front upper portion of the frame 112. When a pachinko ball wins in the start winning opening 12 while the display device 11 is operating, up to four memory display lamps are stored. The number is illuminated to notify the user.

The display device 11 starts to operate electrically when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 12, and each display unit 17 emits light of various colors by a set of LEDs 18a, 18b, 18c. It is designed to light up repeatedly at random. Then, after the fixed time set by the timer has elapsed or within the fixed time, the player presses the variable time reduction button 8 to stop the random lighting, and each display unit 17 lights in any color. Stop. At this time, the color of the predetermined display unit is illuminated to a specific color, for example, when a plurality of adjacent display units 17 adjacent to each other have the same color, it is set to be in a special game state advantageous to the player. I have.

The display device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention has the above-described configuration. Next, the operation will be described. First, when the pachinko ball hit into the game section 9a of the game board 9 wins the start winning port 12, the display device 11 starts to operate electrically by a signal from the main control section, and the LED 18a of each display unit 17 starts. 18c emits light in a random color tone, and during a certain time set by a timer or within the certain time, a fluctuation time reduction button 8
Until is pressed, each display unit 17 repeats lighting. Then, after a certain period of time has elapsed or the fluctuation time reduction button 8
Is pressed, each display unit 17 stops at the determined color.

In the present embodiment, when four or more display units 17 adjacent to each other are stopped in the same color in the 25 combined unit assemblies UA, a large hit is made. Is the usual jackpot,
A case where a plurality of sets of five or more of the same color or a series of four of the same color are generated is defined as a jackpot of the probability fluctuation that the pachinko ball easily wins in the starting winning opening 12 after the jackpot. Then, the three consecutive display units 17 stop at the same color,
The remaining one display unit 17 is in a state of waiting for a reach (normal) in which the electronic sound is played back and random scoring is performed.

Therefore, any one of the three adjacent display units 17a to 17c is indicated by hatching in FIG.
Stops at the same color and enters reach. One display unit 17d adjacent to the three display units 17 having the same color changes the color in an unstable manner, and the player loses his or her expectation and anxiety. At this time, the other display units 17 have the same color as those of the three reach display units 17a to 17c in order to clarify the reach state. First, depending on which position of the three display units 17 becomes the same color and the reach is started,
The number of pieces that can be the fourth display unit 17d for the big hit differs, and the probability changes.

As a variation of the reach, there is a reach named “Release Kojima Reach” as shown in FIG. In this case, the three display units 17a to 17
c is selected, and the display unit 17d is displayed in two places of the display unit 17d or the display unit 17e at a remote place.
The same colors as a to 17c are selected. This display unit 17
d and 17e slowly approach the display units 17a to 17c together with the sound effect, and consequently, one of the display units 17d and 17e (for example, the display unit 17e as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 5) becomes one of the display units 17a to 17c. , The display unit 17d, 17e is connected to both, it is a probability change jackpot. At this time, the jackpot is determined when one of the display units 17d and 17e is connected to the display units 17a to 17c, and the player is required to determine whether one of the display units 17d and 17e is connected to the display units 17a to 17c. You can enjoy the excitement of rotating reach. This full-rotation reach is a reach in a state where there is a possibility of becoming a big hit with a premium such as a further fluctuation in establishment after the big hit is fixed, and as a player, it stops in a state with a premium With the expectation of wanting, the game will be excited.

The display units 17a to 17a adjacent to each other are connected.
When 7d lights up the same color and stops, a special game state advantageous to the player is established. In this special game state, the opening / closing door 133 of the variable winning device 13 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls wins. And the opening and closing door 133
The number of opening / closing operations ends with a predetermined cycle (for example, 16 times) promised under certain conditions, and at the same time, the special game state ends. As a result, the player gets many prize balls.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show symbols according to another embodiment of the display unit. In this embodiment, a unit assembly UB is formed by combining twelve sets of three display units 17 that are adjacent to each other and image a cube, and each display unit 17 also includes red, green, and blue light-emitting members. Are arranged, and an LED (not shown) that emits red light is provided in a bar-shaped auxiliary unit 24 arranged in a hexagonal shape along the outer periphery of each display unit 17. Have been placed.

In the display section 171B of this embodiment, the display units 17 adjacent to each other as shown by hatching in FIG.
When three cubes A, B, C or more cubes of the same color have the same color, a jackpot is assumed. However, three cases are ordinary jackpots, and four or more or three or more are plural sets. If it occurs, it becomes a jackpot of probability fluctuation. Then, wait for the reach of the third cube, for example, cube C, with the electronic sound as the background and different colors to reduce the score (normal).
State.

That is, any one of the two adjacent sound effects
When the cubes A and B are selected and become the same color, the rush is reached. The cube C adjacent to the cubes A and B having the same color changes color in an unstable manner, and the player loses points while having expectations and anxiety. At this time, the other cubes have the same color as the cubes A and B that have reached the reach in order to clarify the reach state. Further, the bar-shaped auxiliary unit 24a surrounding the cube C having the possibility of a big hit is turned on, and the other auxiliary units 24 are turned off. First, the number of pieces that can be the third cube to be a big hit differs depending on which two cubes at the same position become the same color and the reach starts, and the probability changes.

As a variation of the reach, there is a “composite lucky reach” as shown in FIG. In this case, first, a set of two adjacent cubes AB, CD, and EF is selected, and the reach is started in the same manner as described above. In this case, the probability of a jackpot is high, and the probability of a probability change is also high. For example, cube A of the same color
After another cube G of the same color is connected to B and the jackpot is completed, a so-called full-rotation reach pleasure can be enjoyed.

8 to 11 also show symbols according to another embodiment of the display unit. In this embodiment, a circular large display unit 17A is disposed on the outer side at a vertex of a regular hexagon, and triangular ridges having the other three large display units 17A as vertices are disposed therein. And six circular small display units 17B are provided at the intersections, and one circular center display unit 17C is further provided at the center. Further, a triangular corner display unit 17D having each large display unit 17A and each small display unit 17B as vertices or each small display unit 17B and the center display unit 17C as vertices is provided.
An auxiliary unit 24 is provided around D. Thereby, a unit aggregate UC is formed. In the large / small / center / corner display units 17A to 17D, similarly, three LEDs 18a to 18c as light emitters for emitting red, blue and green light are provided.
An LED (not shown) that emits red light is arranged in 4.

In the display section 171C of this embodiment, a corner display unit 17D having a unit assembly UC and a large, small or center display unit 17 located at the vertex thereof are provided.
When A, 17B, and 17C have the same color, a big hit occurs, and when two or more sets have the same color, a big hit of probability variation occurs. In addition, any of the large / small / center display units 17
A, 17B, 17C or the corner display unit 17D waits for the reach to wait for the color to flash randomly with the electronic sound as the background.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, three large / small display units 17A surrounding a corner display unit 17Da.
When a, 17Ba, and 17Bb have the same color, reach is reached. In FIG. 9, one large display unit 17Aa,
The two small display units 17Ba and 17Bb are yellow, for example, and the one large display unit 17Ab, two small display units 17Bc and 17Bd, and the center display unit 17C at the lower right are red, respectively, and the probability variation In a state of reach. At this time, in order to clarify the reach, the other parts are made similar colors with reduced saturation and lightness. Also,
As a variation of the reach mode, there is a mode in which the small display unit 17Ba waits from the state of FIG. 10 while expecting the same color as the display units 17A and 17D adjacent thereto. In FIG. 11, the display units 17Aa, 17Ba, 17Bb, and 17Da of the same color on the left and the display units 17Ab, 17Bc, and 1 of the same color on the right are two sets.
7Bd, 17C, 17Db, and 17Dc are completed and are in the state of the jackpot of probability fluctuation.

FIGS. 12 to 15 also show symbols according to another embodiment of the display unit. In this embodiment, a unit aggregate UD is formed in which 12 display units 17E appearing in a ring shape and 11 display units 17F appearing in a straight line form one continuous chain. Then, the LEDs 18a to 18A-1 each having a set of three colors of red, green, and blue are respectively provided on the twelve display units 17E shown in a ring shape.
8c are used in pairs, and 11 display units 17F shown in a straight line form have LEDs 18a to 18c, respectively.
Are used one by one.

In the display unit 171D of this embodiment, a single continuous chain (three rings of four lines A, B, C and D face the front and face the player). Then, when some of these four lines have the same color, a big hit occurs. A line composed of five display units 17E and 17F surrounded by a dashed line at the left end is defined as one line. FIG. 12 shows the left end (A line) and the right end (D line)
Indicate four display units 17E and 17 indicated by oblique lines, respectively.
F is the same color and is in reach state. Then, if any one of the lines has the same color, a big hit occurs. If two or more lines have the same color, a large hit occurs.

In FIG. 13, all of the left A-line is completed in the same color and has a big hit. FIG.
In No. 4, the A line at the left end has the same color and the D line at the right end has the same color. In FIG. 15, the A line and the B line on the left side are completed with the same color, and the big hit of the probability variation is also established. Note that the present invention is not limited to the unit assembly of the display unit described in each embodiment, and various patterns can be assumed.

[0026]

As described above, the display device in the pachinko machine according to the present invention forms a unit assembly of a desired design by combining display units of a predetermined shape, and each display unit can emit various colors. A light-emitting body is installed, so that each display unit is randomly lit in various colors, and when a preset display unit of the unit assembly is stopped in a predetermined color under certain conditions, A special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, a so-called jackpot, and a jackpot of probability fluctuation are caused to occur, so that the change of light and color movement is novel together with the interestingness of the design, and thereby the game There is an effect that the interest in the game is enhanced and the player is given a sense of satisfaction, which is useful for improving the service.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a display device.

FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the same.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of a unit assembly in a display unit.

FIG. 5 is another operation explanatory view of the unit aggregate.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of a unit assembly in a display unit according to another embodiment.

FIG. 7 is another operation explanatory view of the unit aggregate.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of a unit assembly in a display unit according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is another operation explanatory view of the unit aggregate.

FIG. 10 is another explanatory view of the operation of the unit assembly.

FIG. 11 is another operation explanatory view of the unit aggregate.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of a unit assembly in a display unit according to another embodiment.

FIG. 13 is another operation explanatory view of the unit aggregate.

FIG. 14 is another operation explanatory view of the unit aggregate.

FIG. 15 is another operation explanatory view of the unit aggregate.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 9 game board 11 display device 14 translucent plate 17 (171A to 171D) display unit 171A to 171D display unit 18a, 18b, 18c light emitter (LED of three primary colors of light) UA to UD unit aggregate

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A display unit mounted on a game board, comprising a display unit having a predetermined shape and a plurality of display units each having a front surface covered with a translucent plate, and a unit assembly having a desired design. Each display unit is provided with a light-emitting body inside, and each of the display units is illuminated repeatedly and randomly in various colors. A display device for a pachinko game machine, wherein a special game state advantageous to a player is provided when the game machine is lit in color and stopped. 2. A display unit mounted on a game board, comprising a display unit having a predetermined shape and a plurality of display units each having a front surface covered with a translucent plate, and a unit assembly having a desired design. Each display unit is provided with an LED that emits a plurality of different colors therein, and each of the display units is illuminated repeatedly in various colors at random, and is adjacent to the unit assembly under certain conditions. A display device for a pachinko game machine, wherein when a predetermined number of consecutive display units are turned on in the same color and stopped, a special game state advantageous to a player is established.