JP2001340556A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine capable of making a game more amusing. SOLUTION: When a player inputs a pattern number and a jackpot pattern based on the operation of a ten keypad 30, the jackpot pattern corresponding to the pattern number is changed according to the contents of the operation of the ten keypad 30, so that the player feels as if the player actually participated in the game. Further, as the jackpot pattern set by the player is displayed when a jackpot is made, the player also feels excited as if the player made the jackpot by himself/herself. Therefore, the amusement of the game will be increased in general.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine having a structure for notifying the occurrence of a hit based on displaying a hit symbol on a symbol display device.

[0002]

The above-mentioned pachinko machine includes:
There is a configuration of notifying the occurrence of a hit based on displaying a predetermined hit symbol such as "77 7" on a symbol display device. In the case of this configuration, the active sensation of “hit” is poor, and only the passive sensation of “hit” is obtained, so that there is room for improvement in the fun of the game. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can enhance the fun of a game.

[0003]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine, comprising: operating means provided on a front side of the pachinko machine main body;
A symbol setting means for setting a hit symbol based on the operation content of the operating means, and a display control means for notifying the occurrence of a hit based on displaying the hit symbol set by the symbol setting means on a symbol display device. It has features in the places where it is provided. According to the above means, since the hit symbol is set based on the player operating the operation means, the player feels as if he or she is participating in the game. In addition, when a hit occurs, the hit symbol set by the player is displayed on the symbol display device, so that the player feels an elation feeling of hitting the hit by himself, and the fun of the game generally increases.

[0004] The pachinko machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that the symbol setting means sets a winning symbol with a privilege and a winning symbol without a privilege based on the operation content of the operating means. According to the above-described means, when a hit with a privilege occurs, a hit symbol with a benefit set by the player is displayed on the symbol display device. For this reason, the player will feel the exhilaration of gaining the privilege by himself, which further enhances the fun of the game.

The pachinko machine according to the third aspect is characterized in that when the operating means is operated in a state where the symbols are displayed on the symbol display device in a fluctuating manner, the symbol setting means sets the hit symbol after the symbols stop changing. Have. According to the above means, the winning symbol is not set even if the operating means is operated while the symbol is changing. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the hit symbol from being changed between the start of the change of the symbol and the stop of the change. It is possible to prevent the feeling of excitement from being cut down.

The pachinko machine according to the fourth aspect is characterized in that display means for displaying the result of setting by the symbol setting means is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine main body. According to the above-described means, the hit symbol can be easily grasped only by checking the display contents of the display means with the eyes. It is possible to prevent the feeling of excitement from being cut down.

The pachinko machine according to claim 5 is characterized in that the display control means displays a predetermined hit symbol on the symbol display device when the hit symbol is not set. According to the above-described means, when a winning symbol is not set, a predetermined winning symbol is displayed on the symbol display device, so that the player does not intentionally set the winning symbol or forgets to set the winning symbol. However, the player can play the game without any trouble.

The pachinko machine according to claim 6 is characterized in that initialization means for initializing the setting result of the symbol setting means is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine main body. According to the above means, the hit symbol is initialized only by operating the initializing means, for example, a predetermined hit symbol is automatically set, so that the hit symbol set by the previous player is changed. Sometimes comes in handy.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine, wherein an operating means provided on a front side of the pachinko machine main body, and a winning symbol with a privilege is changed to a winning symbol without a privilege based on the operation contents of the operating device. A symbol changing means for changing the hit symbol without a bonus to a hit symbol with a benefit, and displaying the hit symbol with the benefit and the hit symbol without the privilege changed by the symbol changing means on the symbol display device, It has a feature in that display control means for notifying occurrence of a hit and occurrence of a hit without a privilege is provided.

[0010] According to the above means, the hit symbol with the privilege is changed to the hit symbol without the privilege or the hit symbol without the privilege is changed to the hit symbol with the privilege based on the operation of the operating means by the player. , So that the player feels like participating in the game by himself. In addition, when a hit with a privilege occurs, the winning symbol with the privilege changed by the player is displayed on the symbol display device, so that the player can feel the exhilaration of acquiring the privilege by himself, and in general, the game is interesting. Increase.

The pachinko machine according to claim 8 is characterized in that the operating means is provided at a height on the front side of the pachinko machine main body which is substantially equal to or lower than the upper plate. According to the above means, the player can operate the operation means at hand while sitting on the chair. This eliminates the need for raising the hand or standing up from the chair when operating the operating means, thereby improving the operability of the operating means.

[0012]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, an outer frame 1 is installed on the island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular cylindrical shape with open front and rear surfaces, and a front door 2 is mounted on the front surface of the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable around the left side as shown in FIG. ing. A horizontally long rectangular dish plate 3 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 so as to be rotatable around the left side. An upper plate 4 is fixed to the front surface of the plate 3, and a pachinko ball (not shown) is stored in the upper plate 4.

A firing handle 5 is rotatably mounted on the front of the front door 2 at the lower right, and a firing motor 6 is mounted behind the firing handle 5 as shown in FIG. ing. A hitting hammer (both not shown) is connected to a rotation shaft of the firing motor 6 via a crank mechanism. When the firing handle 5 is rotated clockwise in FIG. Is supplied with power, and the hammer hits the pachinko ball in the upper plate 4 from the upper plate 4.

On the front surface of the front door 2, as shown in FIG.
A window frame 7 having a rectangular frame shape is mounted so as to be rotatable around the left side, and a transparent glass window (not shown) is held on the inner peripheral surface of the window frame 7. Further, a frame-shaped mechanism panel (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2. A game board 8 is held on this mechanism board, and the game board 8 is covered by a glass window of a window frame 7 from the front. A frame key 9 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 on the right side, and the frame key 9 locks the front door 2 in a closed state in close contact with the outer frame 1. The window frame 7 is locked in a closed state in close contact with the front door 2.

An outer rail 10 and an inner rail 11 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 8, and the pachinko balls hit by the hitting hammer are discharged to the upper portion of the game board 8 through the space between the outer rail 10 and the inner rail 11. You. Also, a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the front of the game board 8, and the pachinko balls released to the upper part in the game board 8 fall while hitting the plurality of obstacle nails.

A substantially circular display base plate 12 is fixed to the front of the game board 8, and the display base plate 12 holds a special symbol display device 13 corresponding to a symbol display device.
The special symbol display device 13 is composed of a color liquid crystal display, and the special symbol display device 13 has "0" to "1".
"2" is displayed in three horizontal rows.

A special symbol display device 13 is provided on the front of the game board 8.
, A special symbol starting port 14 is fixed. The special symbol starting port 14 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and a special symbol starting sensor 15 (see FIG. 7) is fixed in the special symbol starting port 14. The special symbol start sensor 15 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that a pachinko ball has entered the special symbol start port 14 and outputs a special symbol start signal (referred to as a special figure start signal).

On the rear surface of the game board 8, as shown in FIG.
The center cover 16 is fixed. A main circuit box 17 is fixed to the rear surface of the center cover 16.
Is stored. A main controller 19 is mounted on the main circuit board 18, and a special symbol start sensor 15 is electrically connected to an input terminal of the main controller 19, as shown in FIG. This main controller 1
Reference numeral 9 corresponds to a symbol setting means and a symbol changing means, and is mainly constituted by a microcomputer.

As shown in FIG. 1, a symbol information display device 20 corresponding to display means is fixed on the upper surface of the upper plate 4. The symbol information display device 20 is composed of a horizontally long rectangular liquid crystal display, and a transparent touch panel 21 corresponding to an operation unit and an initialization unit is overlaid on the upper surface of the symbol information display device 20. In the upper plate 4,
As shown in FIG. 8, a panel control device 22 is housed. The panel controller 22 is mainly composed of a microcomputer, and the input / output terminals of the panel controller 22 are electrically connected to the input / output terminals of the main controller 19 as shown in FIG. I have.

A symbol information display device 20 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the panel control device 22 via a drive circuit 23. As shown in FIG. , A jackpot display section 24, a probability change display section (referred to as a probable change display section) 25, a non-probability change display section (referred to as a non-probable change display section) 26, an input number display section
7, input symbol display section 28, setting key 29, "0" to
The numeric keypad 30, BS (backspace) key 31, DEL (delete) key 32, ENT (enter) key 33, and reset key 34 of "9" are displayed. As shown in FIG. 7, the input terminal of the panel control device 22
The touch panel 21 is electrically connected, and the panel control device 22 determines operation contents of the setting key 29 to the reset key 34 based on an output signal from the touch panel 21.

A display circuit board 35 is fixed in the center cover 16 as shown in FIG. A display control device 36 is mounted on the display circuit board 35. The input / output terminals of the display control device 36 are electrically connected to input / output terminals of the main control device 19 as shown in FIG. The special symbol display device 13 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the control device 36 via a drive circuit 37. The display control device 36 corresponds to a display control means, and is mainly configured by a microcomputer.

On the front of the game board 8, as shown in FIG.
A winning plate 38 having a substantially semicircular shape is fixed below the special symbol starting port 14, and a winning opening (not shown) is formed in the winning plate 38. The special winning opening has a rectangular cylindrical shape with an open front, and a door 39 is mounted on the front of the special winning opening so as to be rotatable about a shaft 40.

The door 39 is connected to a plunger of a special winning opening solenoid 41 (see FIG. 7) via a crank mechanism (not shown). The special winning opening solenoid 41 is fixed to the rear surface of the special winning opening base plate 38. When the special winning opening solenoid 41 is cut off, as shown in FIG.
When the large winning opening solenoid 41 is energized, the large winning opening is closed based on the fact that the door 39 rotates in the horizontal state when the large winning opening solenoid 41 is energized.

As shown in FIG. 7, the special winning opening solenoid 41 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the main control device 19 via a drive circuit 42.
Reference numeral 9 designates the excitation power supply to the special winning opening solenoid 41 through the drive circuit 42 when the jackpot is determined for a set time (for example, 30).
The special winning opening is opened for a set time based on giving for only seconds). This opening operation is called a round operation, and is repeated a set number of times (for example, 15 rounds) (big hit operation).

A large winning opening sensor 43 composed of a proximity switch is electrically connected to an input terminal of the main controller 19. The special winning opening sensor 43 is fixed in the special winning opening, detects that a pachinko ball has entered the special winning opening, and outputs a winning signal to the main control device 19.

On the rear surface of the front door 2, as shown in FIG.
The main set 44 is mounted so as to be rotatable around the same side as the front door 2. The main set 44 has a rectangular frame shape surrounding the center cover 16, and a winning ball circuit box 45 is fixed to a rear surface of the main set 44.

A prize ball circuit board 46 is accommodated in the prize ball circuit box 45, and a prize ball control device 47 mainly composed of a microcomputer is mounted on the prize ball circuit board 46. The input / output terminals of the prize ball control device 47
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control device 19 is electrically connected to input / output terminals, and the main control device 19 receives a special figure start signal from the special symbol start sensor 15 and a winning signal from the special winning opening sensor 43. Is output to the prize ball control device 47 based on the detection of the pachinko ball.

As shown in FIG. 9, a ball tank 48 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 44 at the upper end thereof, and a pachinko ball is stored in the ball tank 48.
A tank rail 49 and a ball payout case 50 are fixed to the rear surface of the main set 44. The ball dispensing case 50 is connected to the ball tank 48 via the tank rail 49.
Pachinko balls are supplied from the ball tank 48 into the ball dispensing case 50 through the tank rail 49.

A ball payout mechanism is housed in the ball payout case 50. This ball dispensing mechanism uses a ball dispensing motor 51 composed of a pulse motor as a driving source. Every time the rotation axis of the ball dispensing motor 51 rotates by a unit amount, a unit number of pachinko balls are moved downward from the ball dispensing case 50. Will be paid out. The ball payout motor 51 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the prize ball control device 47 via a drive circuit 52 as shown in FIG. The ball payout motor 51 is driven based on the detection of the command, and the ball payout case 5 is driven.
Pachinko balls are dispensed from within 0.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main set 44 is provided with a ball passage 53. The ball passage 53 connects the ball dispensing case 50 and the upper plate 4, and the pachinko balls released from the ball dispensing case 50 pass through the ball passage 53.
Through the upper plate 4. A lower plate 54 is fixed to the front surface of the front door 2 as shown in FIG.
The lower plate 54 communicates with the upper plate 4, and the pachinko balls overflowing from the upper plate 4 spill from the upper plate 4 into the lower plate 54.

As shown in FIG. 9, on the rear surface of the main set 44, a power supply board 55 is fixed at the upper end, and an initialization switch 56 is mounted on the rear surface of the power supply board 55. As shown in FIG. 7, the initialization switch 56 is electrically connected to an input terminal of the main control device 19. When the initialization switch 56 is operated, the initialization switch 56 sends an initialization signal to the main control device 19. Is output.

As shown in FIG. 9, a pair of power cords 57 are electrically connected to the power supply board 55. These power cords 57 supply the main power of 24 V AC to the power supply board 55. The power supply board 55 is provided with the launch motor 6, the special design display device 13, the special design start sensor 15, and the main control device based on the main power supply of 24 V AC. 19, symbol information display device 20, touch panel 21, panel control device 2
2, display control device 36, special winning opening solenoid 41, special winning opening sensor 43, prize ball control device 47, ball payout motor 5
1. A drive power supply for the initialization switch 56 is generated.

As shown in FIG. 9, a backup battery 58 is mounted on the power supply board 55. The backup battery 58 is composed of a capacitor for charging the drive power generated by the power supply board 55. When the main power is cut off, the backup battery 58
A drive power supply for backup is applied to M. FIG.
9 has an outer frame 1, a front door 2, a plate 3, an upper plate 4, a window frame 7, a glass window, a mechanical panel, a game board 8, a center cover 16, a main set 44, and a lower plate 54. It shows a pachinko machine main body.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.
The following operations are performed by the main controller 19 and the panel controller 2
2. The display control device 36 is to be executed based on a control program recorded in the ROM in advance.

<Regarding the Starting Process of the Main Controller 19> When the pachinko hall is opened, the main power is turned on while the initialization switch 56 is being operated. Then, the main control device 19 determines “YES” in step S1 of FIG. 3A and shifts to step S4 to read out six probability variation symbols (referred to as probability variation symbols) from the ROM. These probable symbols refer to three combination symbols in which the left, middle, and right columns are the same, and are set as follows. "3 3 3", "5 5 5", "7 7
7 "," 10 1010 "," 11 11 1 "
1 "," 12 12 12 "

When the main control device 19 reads out the six probable variable symbols, as shown in FIG. 4, the probable variable symbol "3" is displayed in the six large hit symbol columns at the center of the probability fluctuation symbol table (referred to as the probable variable symbol table). 33 "to" 12 12 12 "
Record A symbol number and a symbol counter value are recorded in the probability variation symbol table, and a symbol number and a symbol counter value are assigned to each probability variation symbol based on being recorded in the probability variation symbol table (initial setting of the probability variation symbol).

After the initial setting of the probable variable symbol, the main controller 19 reads out six non-probability variable symbols (referred to as non-probable variable symbols) from the ROM. These non-probable symbols refer to three combination symbols in which the left, middle, and right columns are the same, and are set as follows. “1 1 1”, “2 2 2”, “4 4
4 ”,“ 6 6 6 ”,“ 8 8 8 ”,“ 9
9 9 "

When the six non-probable variable symbols are read out, the main control device 19, as shown in FIG. 5, displays the non-probability variable symbol table (referred to as the non-probable variable symbol table) in the central six big hit symbol columns. Probable variation pattern "1 1 1"-"9 9
Record 9 ". A symbol number and a symbol counter value are recorded in the non-probable variable design table, and a symbol number and a symbol counter value are assigned to each non-probable variable design based on being recorded in the non-probable variable design table (the non-probable variable symbol table). Initial setting).

When the main control device 19 initially sets the probable variable symbol and the non-probable variable symbol, the main controller 19 proceeds to step S5 in FIG.
Then, the six probable symbols and six symbol numbers recorded in the probable symbol table and the six non-probable symbols and six symbol numbers recorded in the non-probable symbol table are used as panel information as symbol information. It is transmitted to the control device 22. Then, the process proceeds to step S6, and the big hit probability is initialized to a normal low value based on the input of a small number of set values to the big hit determination value.

<Regarding Display Processing of Panel Control Device 22> When the panel control device 22 detects the symbol information from the main control device 19, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. Then, the probable symbol and the non-probable symbol from the main control device 19 are displayed together with the symbol number on the big hit display portion 24 of the symbol information display device 20, the probable symbol is displayed on the probable symbol display portion 25, and the non-probable symbol display portion 26 is displayed. The non-probable symbol is displayed on the.

FIG. 1 shows the display contents of the symbol information display device 20 in the initial setting state of the probability variable symbol and the non-deterministic symbol. In this case, the jackpot display section 24 displays the probable variable symbol “3”.
33 "to" 12 12 12 "and the non-probable variable design" 1 "
11 "to" 99 9 "are the symbol numbers" 1 "to" 12 "
Is displayed together with the character “unusable” and the symbol number “1”
3 "to" 20 ". In addition, the probable variable symbols “3 3 3” to “12 12 1
The characters “2” and “unused” are displayed, and the non-probable variable design display section 26 displays the non-probable variable designs “1 1 1” to “99”.
The characters "9" and "unused" are displayed.

<About the big hit determination process of the main control device 19> When the main control device 19 detects the special figure start signal from the special symbol start sensor 15 in step S21 in FIG. At the detection timing, the big hit counter value, the bonus counter value, and the symbol counter value are acquired.

The main control device 19 has a value of
When the symbol counter value is acquired, the big hit counter value is compared with the big hit determination value in step S23. Then, when it is detected that both are the same, it is determined that there is a big hit, and when it is detected that both are different, it is determined that there is a big hit.
For example, when it is determined in step S23 that the symbol has deviated, the process proceeds to step S24, and a deviated symbol is set based on the symbol counter value. Note that the off symbol refers to three combination symbols in which the left, middle, and right columns are not the same.

When the main control unit 19 determines in step S23 that a big hit has occurred, the process proceeds to step S25, where the privilege counter value is compared with a privilege determination value. Then, when it is detected that both are the same, it is determined that a probable change has been obtained, and the process proceeds to step S26 to obtain a probable change design corresponding to the symbol counter value from the probable change design table of FIG. Also, when it is detected in step S25 in FIG. 6 that the two are different, it is determined that the probable change is not obtained, and the process proceeds to step S27, in which the non-probable variable pattern corresponding to the symbol counter value is stored in the non-probable variable table in FIG. To get from.

When the main control device 19 sets the off symbol or the big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG.
A symbol change command is output to the display control device 36. Then
The display control device 36 changes the symbol of each row of the special symbol display device 13 from “0” → “1” → “2”... “11” → “12” →
Fluctuate in a loop in the order of “0” → “1”.

When the main control device 19 outputs the symbol variation command, the process proceeds to step S29, and outputs the left column set symbol, the right column set symbol, and the middle column set symbol to the display control device 36. The set symbol in the left column, the set symbol in the right column, and the set symbol in the middle column are output every time a preset change time T elapses. Based on the detection of the set symbol in the column and the set symbol in the middle row, the left, right, and middle rows of the special symbol display device 13 are fluctuated and stopped at the set symbol, and the player loses, the big hit with the probability change, the probability change Notify the jackpot of none.

After outputting the symbol setting result (symbol stop command), the main controller 19 proceeds to step S30.
Here, when it is detected that the determination result of the disconnection is recorded in the RAM, the process proceeds to step S35. Also,
If it is determined in step S30 that the jackpot determination result is recorded in the RAM, the process proceeds to step S31. Then, the above-described big hit operation is executed based on the drive control of the special winning opening solenoid 41, and step S3 is executed.
Move to 2.

The main controller 19 determines in step S32 that R
If it is determined that the acquisition of the probable change is recorded in the AM, the process proceeds to step S33. Then, the large hit probability is set to a high value based on inputting a large number of set values to the big hit determination value, and the process proceeds to step S35. Step S
If it is determined at 32 that non-acquisition of a probable change is recorded in the RAM, the process proceeds to step S34. Then, the large hit probability is set to a low value based on the input of a small number of set values to the big hit determination value, and the process proceeds to step S35. Therefore, when a probability change is obtained, the jackpot is determined with a high probability until the next big hit occurs, and when a probability change is not obtained, the determination is made with a normal low probability.

When the process proceeds to step S35, the main controller 19 determines the setting state of the setting confirmation flag. As will be described later, this setting confirmation flag is set based on the operation of setting the big hit symbol when the symbol changes, and here, the process returns to step S21 on the assumption that the setting confirmation flag has not been set.

<Regarding the symbol change process of the panel control device 22> The symbol number, the jackpot symbol, and the variable symbol display portion displayed on the big hit display portion 24 of the symbol information display device 20 for setting the positive variable symbol and the non-positive variable symbol are set. An unnecessary big hit symbol is selected with reference to the non-probable variable symbol displayed at 25 and the non-probable variable symbol displayed on the non-probable variable symbol display section 26, and the symbol number of the unnecessary big hit symbol is inputted in the following procedures.

The symbol number is input based on the operation of the ten key 30. For example, the probable variable design "10 10 1
To change “0”, the numeric keypad 30 of “1” and “0”
Are operated in order to input the symbol number "10". By operating the ENT key 33, the ten key 3
The operation content of 0 is determined.

After the symbol number is input, the left, middle, and right columns of the big hit symbol are input in the following procedures, and the setting key 2
Operate 9 The left column of the big hit symbol is input based on the operation of the ten keys 30, and the ENT key 33 is operated. For example, to input "10" in the left column of the probable variable design "10, 12, 13", the ten key 30 of "1" and the ten key 30 of "0"
Are operated in order, and the ENT key 33 is operated.

The middle row of the big hit symbol is input based on the operation of the ten keys 30, and the ENT key 33 is operated. For example, "1" in the middle row of the probable variable design "10, 12, 13"
To input "2", the numeric keypad 30 of "1" and "2"
Are operated in order, and the ENT key 33 is operated. The right column of the big hit symbol is input based on the operation of the ten keys 30, and the ENT key 33 is operated. For example, to input “13” in the right column of the probable variable design “10, 12, 13”, the numeric keypad 30 of “1” and the numeric keypad 30 of “3”
Are operated in order, and the ENT key 33 is operated.

The DEL key 32 is used to clear input data before operating the ENT key 33. For example, when "1" of the symbol number "10" is incorrectly input as "2", "2" is cleared based on the operation of the DEL key 32 before the operation of the ENT key 33. Also,
The BS key 31 is used to clear input data after operating the ENT key 33. For example, the big hit design "1
When the middle row of “0, 12, 13” is incorrectly input as “11”, “11” is cleared based on the operation of the BS key 32 even after the operation of the ENT key 33.

When the panel control device 22 detects that a symbol number has been input in the above-described procedure, it determines "YES" in step S42 of FIG. 2A and records the symbol number in the RAM. Then, the process proceeds to step S43, and the input result of the symbol number is displayed on the input number display section 27 of the symbol information display device 20.

After displaying the symbol number input result, the panel control device 22 determines whether or not a big hit symbol has been input in step S44 of FIG. 2A, and determines whether a set time has elapsed in step S45. For example, when the big hit symbol is not input even after the set time has elapsed, the steps S45 to S46 are performed.
Then, the result of inputting the symbol number is cleared and the display of the input number display section 27 is deleted. When it is detected that the big hit symbol has been input by the above-described procedure before the set time has elapsed, the process shifts from step S44 of FIG. 2A to S47, and the input symbol display unit 28 of the symbol information display device 20 is displayed. Display the input result of the big hit symbol.

When the panel control device 22 displays the input result of the big hit symbol, it determines whether or not the setting key 29 has been operated in step S48 of FIG. 2A, and determines whether the set time has elapsed in step S49. For example, if the setting key 29 is not operated even after the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds from step S49 to S50, where the input result of the symbol number and the input result of the big hit symbol are cleared to display the input number display 27 and the input symbol display section 28. Clear the display of. If it is detected that the setting key 29 has been operated before the set time has elapsed, the process shifts from step S48 to S51 to transmit the symbol number input result and the big hit symbol input result to the main control device 19 as symbol information. .

<Regarding the Symbol Change Process of the Main Controller 19> When the main controller 19 detects the symbol information from the panel controller 22, the main controller 19 proceeds to step S61 in FIG.
Then, it is determined whether all the symbols in the left, middle, and right columns of the special symbol display device 13 are stopped. For example, when all the symbols are stopped, the process proceeds to step S62,
The jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol number in the symbol information in the probability variable symbol table of FIG. 4 or the non-deterministic symbol table of FIG. 5 is rewritten to the jackpot symbol in the symbol information. In addition, () of FIG.
FIG. 5 shows that the big hit symbol “1010 10” of the symbol number “10” is rewritten to “10 12 13”.
() Indicates that the big hit symbol “2 22” of the symbol number “2” is rewritten to “4 20”.

After rewriting the big hit symbol, the main controller 19 proceeds to step S63 in FIG. 3B, and outputs a symbol information display command to the panel controller 22. Then, the panel display device 22 shifts to the symbol display processing of FIG. 2B, and displays the content of the big hit display portion 24, the display content of the positive variation symbol display portion 25, and the display content of the non-positive variation symbol display portion 26 based on the symbol information. Change the display contents. For example, symbol number “10” and big hit symbol “10 12 13” as symbol information
Is recorded, the big hit symbol “10 10 10” of the big hit display unit 24 and the positive variable design “10 10 10” of the positive variable design display unit 25 are changed to “10 12 13”.

When the main controller 19 detects that at least one of the left, middle, and right columns of the special symbol display device 13 has fluctuated in step S61 of FIG. 3B, the process proceeds to step S64. To set the setting confirmation flag.
In this case, the display control device 36 in step S29 of FIG.
After the symbol stop command is output to stop the symbols from varying, it is determined in step S35 that the setting confirmation flag has been set, and the process proceeds to step S36.

When the main controller 19 proceeds to step S36, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol number in the symbol information in the probability variable symbol table in FIG. 4 or the non-variable symbol table in FIG. To step S37 in FIG. And the panel control device 2
The display instruction of the symbol information is output to 2 to change the display content of the jackpot display unit 24, the display content of the probable variable symbol display unit 25, and the display content of the non-probable variable symbol display unit 26 as described above.
Therefore, when a jackpot with a probability change occurs, the probability change symbol set by the player is read from the probability variation symbol table of FIG. 4 and displayed on the special symbol display device 13. In addition, when a jackpot without a probability change occurs, the non-probability variable symbol set by the player is read from the non-probability symbol table of FIG. 5 and displayed on the special symbol display device 13.

<Reset Process of Panel Control Device 22> The reset key 34 is operated to initialize the setting contents of the probable variable symbol and the non-probable symbol. Then, the panel control device 22 determines “YE” in step S41 of FIG.
S ”, and proceeds to the step S52 to output a reset command to the main control device 19.

<Reset Process of Main Control Device 19> When the main control device 19 detects a reset command from the panel control device 22, it proceeds to step Sb in FIG.
Then, it is determined whether all the symbols in the left, middle, and right columns of the special symbol display device 13 are stopped. For example, when all the symbols are stopped, the process proceeds to step S62, and the six positively-variable symbols "3 3 3" to "12" are read from the ROM.
12 12 "and 6 non-probable variable designs" 1 1 1 "
To "9 9 9" are read out. Then, six probable variable designs “3 3 3” to “12 12 12” and six non-probable variable designs “1 1 1” to “9 9 9” are stored in the probable variable design table of FIG. 4 and the non-probable variable design table of FIG. ”Is recorded, and the probable and non-probable designs are initialized.

After initial setting of the big hit symbol, the main controller 19 proceeds to step S63 in FIG. 3B and outputs a symbol information display command to the panel controller 22. Then, the panel display device 21 shifts to the symbol display process of FIG. 2B, and as shown in FIG. 1, the jackpot display unit 24 displays the initial probable variations “3 3 3” to “12 12 12” and the initial Non-probable variation patterns "1 1 1" to "9 9 9"
Is displayed on the probability variation symbol display section 25 and the initial probability variation symbol “3” is displayed.
"3 3" to "12 12 12" are displayed, and the initial non-probable variable symbols "1 1 1" to "9" are displayed on the non-probable variable symbol display section 26.
"9 9" is displayed.

When the main controller 19 detects that at least one of the left, middle, and right columns of the special symbol display device 13 has changed in step S61 of FIG. 3B, the process proceeds to step S64. To set the setting confirmation flag.
In this case, the display control device 36 in step S29 of FIG.
After the symbol stop command is output to stop the symbols from varying, it is determined in step S35 that the setting confirmation flag has been set, and the process proceeds to step S36.

When the process proceeds to step S36, the main control device 19 records the initial probable design and the initial non-probability design in the probable design table of FIG. 4 and the non-probability design table of FIG. 5, and proceeds to step S37 of FIG. I do. And
The display command of the symbol information is output to the panel control device 22 to change the display content of the big hit display portion 24, the display content of the positive variation symbol display portion 25, and the display content of the non-positive variation symbol display portion 26 as described above. Therefore, when a jackpot with a probability change occurs, an initial probability variation symbol is read from the probability variation symbol table of FIG. 4 and displayed on the special symbol display device 13. Also,
When a jackpot without a probability change occurs, an initial non-probability variable symbol is read from the non-probability variable symbol table of FIG. 5 and displayed on the special symbol display device 13.

<Regarding Backup Process of Main Controller 19> If a power failure occurs during pachinko hall business,
The main power is turned off, and the main controller 19 sets a backup flag. In this state, the backup battery 5
From 8, backup power is applied to the RAM of the main control device 19, and the probable and non-probable designs immediately before the main power is turned off are stored in the RAM of the main control device 19. When the power failure is restored, the main control device 19 shifts to the startup processing in FIG. In this case, since the initialization switch 56 is not operated, "NO" is determined in the step S1,
Move to step S2.

When the operation proceeds to step S2, the main controller 19 determines the setting state of the backup flag. At the time of a normal power failure, the power failure is restored within the valid time of the backup battery 58.
, It is determined that the backup flag is set, and the process proceeds to steps S3, S5, and S6. Therefore, the probable symbol and the non-probable symbol immediately before the power failure backed up in the RAM are set in the probable symbol table of FIG. 4 and the non-probable symbol table of FIG. A symbol is displayed.

It should be noted that the backup battery 5 is
When 8 runs out, the backup flag is cleared,
There is no backup data in RAM. In this case, the main controller 19 detects that the backup flag is not set in step S2 of FIG. 3A, and proceeds to steps S4 and S5. Accordingly, the initial probable symbol and the non-probable symbol are set in the probable symbol table of FIG. 4 and the non-probable symbol table of FIG. 5, and the initial probable symbol and the non-probable symbol are displayed on the symbol information display device 20.

According to the first embodiment, the touch panel 21 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine main body 59 and the touch panel 2
Since the big hit symbol is set based on the operation content of No. 1, the player feels that he or she is participating in the game by himself. In addition, when a big hit occurs, the big hit symbol set by the player is displayed on the special symbol display device 13, so that the player feels an elation feeling of hitting the big hit by himself,
In general, the fun of the game increases.

In addition, a probable symbol and a non-probable symbol are set based on the operation contents of the touch panel 21, and the probable symbol set by the player is displayed on the special symbol display device 13 when a jackpot with a probable variable occurs. For this reason, the player will feel the exhilaration of having acquired the probable change by himself, and the fun of the game will be further enhanced. When the big hit symbol is not set, a predetermined initial big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 13. For this reason, even if the player does not intentionally set the big hit symbol or forgets to set the big hit symbol, the game can be performed without any trouble.

Further, when the touch panel 21 was operated in a state where the symbols were variably displayed on the special symbol display device 13, the big hit symbol was set after the symbols were stopped from changing. For this reason, the big hit symbol is prevented from being changed between the start of the change of the symbol and the time of the stop of the change. It is possible to prevent the feeling of excitement from being cut down. In addition, the setting result of the big hit symbol was displayed on the symbol information display device 20. For this reason, the big hit symbol can be easily grasped simply by checking the display contents of the symbol information display device 20 with the eyes, and despite the fact that the big hit symbol fluctuates and stopped, the big hit symbol is determined without knowing the big hit symbol. It is possible to prevent the feeling of excitement from being cut down.

The reset key 3 is provided on the touch panel 21.
4 were provided. For this reason, the big hit symbol is initialized only by operating the reset key 34, and a predetermined initial big hit symbol is automatically set. Therefore, when changing the big hit symbol or the like set by the previous player. It becomes convenient. Also,
Since the touch panel 21 is provided on the upper plate 4, the player can operate the touch panel 21 at hand while sitting on the chair. For this reason, it is not necessary to raise a hand or stand up from a chair when operating the touch panel 21, so that the operability of the touch panel 21 is improved.

In the first embodiment, the initial big hit symbol is set in the probable variable symbol table and the non-probable variable symbol table when the main power is turned on for the first time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be set. In this case, since the big hit symbol is not initially set, the pachinko ball is not fired even when the firing handle 5 is operated in a state where the big hit symbol is not set, so that the game is not performed. In the first embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine of the probability variation type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine having a fixed big hit probability.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. An exchange key 60 is displayed on the symbol information display device 20, and when the exchange key 60 and the setting key 29 are operated after inputting the symbol number based on the operation of the numeric keypad 30, the probable symbol is changed to a non-probable symbol. Or a non-probable design is changed to a probable design. Then, the probable variable symbol displayed on the probable variable display portion 25 of the symbol information display device 20 is displayed on the non-probable variable display portion 26, or the non-probable variable symbol displayed on the non-probable variable display portion 26 is displayed on the probable variable display portion 25. Is done.

For example, the numeric keypad 30 of “7” and ENT
When the symbol number “7” is input based on the operation of the key 33 and the exchange key 60 and the setting key 29 are operated,
The symbol number “7” and the symbol exchange command are output from the panel controller 22 to the main controller 19. Then, the main control device 19 moves the symbol number “7” and the big hit symbol “7 7 7” in the probability variable symbol table to the non-variable symbol table, and changes the probability variable symbol “7 7 7” to the non-variable symbol. At this time, a display command of the symbol information is output from the main control device 19 to the panel control device 22, and the panel control device 22 outputs the positive variation symbol “77” of the positive variation display section 25.
The display of “7 7 7” is deleted, and the non-probable variable design “7 7 7” is displayed on the non-probable variable display section 26.

The numeric keypad 30 of "1" and ENT
When the symbol number “1” is input based on the operation of the key 33 and the exchange key 60 and the setting key 29 are operated,
The symbol number “1” and the symbol exchange command are transmitted from the panel control device 22 to the main control device 19. Then, the main control device 19 moves the symbol number “1” and the non-probable variable design “1 1 1” in the non-probable variable design table to the probable variable design table, and changes the non-probable variable design “1 1 1” to the probable variable design. . At this time, a display command of the symbol information is output from the main control device 19 to the panel control device 22, and the panel control device 22 outputs the non-probable variable symbol “1 1
The display of “1” is deleted, and the probability change symbol “1” is displayed on the probability change display section 25.
"1 1" is displayed.

According to the second embodiment, the touch panel 2
Since the probable variable design is changed to the non-probable design or the non-probable design is changed to the probable design based on the operation content of 1, the player feels as if he or she is participating in the game by himself. In addition, when a jackpot with a probability change occurs, the probability change symbol set by the player is displayed on the special symbol display device 13, so that the player feels a sense of elation that has acquired the probability change by himself, and overall, the fun of the game is improved. Increase.

In the first and second embodiments, the symbol information display device 20 and the touch panel 21 are mounted on the upper plate 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is also good. The mounting portion of the symbol information display device 20 and the touch panel 21 only needs to be on the front side of the pachinko machine main body 59, and preferably has a height equal to or less than that of the upper plate 4.

In the first and second embodiments, the numeric symbols are displayed on the special symbol display device 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, alphabet symbols, katakana symbols, hiragana symbols, character symbols, etc. May be displayed.

In the first and second embodiments, the setting result of the big hit symbol is displayed on the symbol information display device 20 of the upper plate 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special symbol display device may be used. 13 may be displayed on the demo screen. In this case, since the symbol information display device 20 is not required, the configuration is simplified.

In the first and second embodiments, the setting and change of the big hit symbol are carried over only when the big hit symbol setting operation and the changing operation are performed during the change of the symbol. Instead, for example, the setting and change of the big hit symbol may be carried over even when a big hit symbol setting operation and a change operation are performed during the big hit operation. In this case, it is preferable to set and change the big hit symbol after the big hit operation ends.

In the first and second embodiments, the big hit symbol is designated based on the input of the symbol number. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the probable and non-probable designs of the jackpot display 24,
The big hit symbol may be designated based on touching the probable variable symbol on the probable variable display portion 25 and the non-probable variable symbol on the non-probable variable display portion 26. In the first and second embodiments, the touch panel 21 is used as the operating means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a push-button switch or a rotary dial switch may be used. Is also good.

In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to the stochastic pachinko machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a benefit, the symbol change time T is reduced. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine of a short time type, or a pachinko machine of a challenge time type in which the probability of a big hit is increased by a predetermined number of times.

In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko machine in which a jackpot operation is performed in conjunction with the occurrence of a jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may be applied to three types of pachinko machines. In this pachinko machine, a special winning opening is opened in conjunction with the occurrence of a big hit, and when the special winning opening is opened, a big hit operation is performed based on a pachinko ball entering the special winning opening. In this case, instead of the pocket-shaped special symbol starting port 14, a U-shaped special symbol starting gate having an open upper and lower surface is used, and a special symbol starting sensor is provided based on the fact that the pachinko ball passes through the special symbol starting gate. 1
5 to output a special figure start signal.

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As is apparent from the above description, the pachinko machine of the present invention has the following effects. According to the means described in claim 1, the hit symbol set by the player is displayed on the symbol display device. For this reason, the player feels an exhilaration feeling of hitting the mood and hitting himself in the game by himself, thereby increasing the fun of the game. According to the means described in claim 2, the winning symbol with the benefit set by the player is displayed on the symbol display device. For this reason, the player will feel the exhilaration of gaining the privilege by himself, which further enhances the fun of the game.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the operating means is operated during the change of the symbol, the hit symbol is set after the stop of the change of the symbol. It is possible to prevent a sense of elation that was hit by hitting the ball without knowing that there is something. According to the means of claim 4, since the setting result of the hit symbol is displayed,
Even if the hit symbol is displayed, it is possible to prevent the elation sensation of hitting the hit by himself / herself without being recognized as the hit symbol.

According to the means of claim 5, when the hit symbol is not set, a predetermined hit symbol is displayed on the symbol display device. For this reason, even if the player does not intentionally set the winning symbol or forgets to set the winning symbol, the game can be performed without any trouble. According to the means of claim 6, the initialization means for initializing the setting result of the hit symbol is provided. For this reason, a predetermined hit symbol or the like is automatically set only by operating the initialization means, which is convenient when changing the hit symbol or the like set by the previous player.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the winning symbol with the bonus set by the player is displayed on the symbol display device.
For this reason, the player feels the feeling of participating in the game by himself / herself and feels the excitement of acquiring the privilege by himself / herself, thereby increasing the fun of the game. According to the means described in claim 8, the operation means is provided at the front side of the pachinko machine main body at a height equal to or lower than the upper plate. Therefore, the player can operate the operating means at hand while sitting on the chair, so that the operability of the operating means is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention (a top view showing a symbol information display device and a touch panel);

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing control contents of a panel control device (a is a flowchart showing a symbol setting process, and b is a flowchart showing a symbol display process).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing control contents of a main control device (a is a flowchart showing a startup process, and b is a flowchart showing a symbol change process).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing stored contents of a main control device (a diagram showing a probable change symbol table).

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing storage contents of a main control device (a diagram showing a non-probable variable symbol table);

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing control contents of a main control device (flow chart showing a big hit determination process);

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing the entire configuration.

FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the entire configuration.

FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a second embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

4 is an upper plate, 13 is a special symbol display device (symbol display device),
19 is a main control device (symbol setting means, symbol changing means), 20 is a symbol information display device (display means), 21 is a touch panel (operation means, initialization means), 36 is a display control device (display control means), 59 Indicates a pachinko machine body.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An operating means provided on the front side of a pachinko machine main body, a symbol setting means for setting a hit symbol based on the operation content of the operating means, and a hit symbol set by the symbol setting means. A pachinko machine comprising: display control means for notifying the occurrence of a hit based on the display on the display. 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol setting means sets a winning symbol with a privilege and a winning symbol without a privilege based on the operation content of the operation device. 3. The symbol setting means sets a hit symbol after the symbol stops changing when the operating means is operated in a state where the symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device. The pachinko machine according to any one of the above. 4. A pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein a display means for displaying the setting result of the symbol setting means is provided on a front side of the pachinko machine main body. 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a predetermined hit symbol on the symbol display device when the hit symbol is not set. 6. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein an initialization means for initializing the setting result of the symbol setting means is provided on a front side of the pachinko machine main body. 7. An operating means provided on the front side of the pachinko machine main body, and a winning symbol with a privilege is changed to a winning symbol without a privilege based on an operation content of the operating device, and a winning symbol without a privilege is changed to a bonus symbol. A symbol changing means for changing to a hit symbol with a bonus, a hit symbol with a privilege and a hit symbol without a privilege changed by the symbol changing means are displayed on a display device, and the occurrence of the bonus with the privilege and the absence of the privilege are displayed. A pachinko machine comprising: display control means for notifying occurrence of a hit. 8. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the operating means is provided at a height on the front side of the pachinko machine main body which is equal to or less than the height of the upper plate.