JP2002102450A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine designed to maintain the interest of a player by stimulating the player's empathy and increasing the player's pleasure. SOLUTION: A pachinko machine is structured by equipping with a pattern display device 1 varyingly displaying a plurality of pattern characters on the basis of pattern display data of a pattern display data storage means D, providing an input means A having a plurality of control keys in a prescribed position that permits the player to operate, and providing a character name setting means C setting optional names to pattern characters displayed on the pattern display device 1 by operating the control keys. The structure makes the player more empathize with pattern characters by a desired name and can prevent him from getting bored by increasing pleasure.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a pachinko machine provided with a symbol display device for displaying a variable symbol on a display such as a liquid crystal panel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine equipped with a symbol display device for displaying a plurality of symbol characters in a variable manner substantially at the center of a game board has been known.
The display of the symbol display device that fluctuates based on a predetermined game condition is a combination of symbols set in advance, so that a special game state (big hit) advantageous to the player is achieved.
In recent pachinko machines, a liquid crystal panel (LCD) is generally employed as a symbol display device, and the character of a complicated design is displayed in a variable manner to improve the player's taste.

[0003] However, in the above-mentioned pachinko machines, the design character is determined for each pachinko machine. However, even if the design character is complicated, the character becomes tired during repetition of the game. Was difficult to maintain over a long period of time.
In addition, a player needs to select a pachinko machine itself in order to play with a character that is highly visible to the user or a favorite character, and a sales office (hall) is required to respond to various demands of the player. In addition, multiple pachinko machines had to be installed within the limited number of pachinko machines installed.

[0004] In view of this, the symbol display data storage section for storing the symbol display data of the symbol characters stores the symbol display data of a plurality of symbol characters, and the player can win the symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a specific symbol). Pachinko machine that allows a variety of design characters to be played with a single pachinko machine by allowing the user to select the desired combination of design characters. Was used in some pachinko machines.

[0005] However, in the pachinko machine capable of selecting the design character of the specific design described above, the combination of the selected design characters is of course rarely prepared.
Since you can only select a design character, after all,
The player quickly got bored, and even if the number of selectable design characters was increased, there was a limit to satisfying the taste of the player.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and makes it possible to differentiate a player from other players in the same game and to deepen the degree of empathy of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine in which a player is not bored by increasing the taste of the game.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a symbol display device for variably displaying symbols based on game conditions, and a symbol character display. Symbol display data storage means for storing data, input means having a plurality of control keys, and character name setting means for setting an arbitrary name to the symbol character based on operation of the control keys of the input means It is characterized by.

[0008] With this configuration, the character name setting means operates the control key of the input means to freely assign a symbol character displayed on the symbol display device based on the symbol display data of the symbol display data storage means. Name can be set.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a second aspect of the present invention, the symbol display data storage means stores symbol display data of a plurality of symbol characters and controls the input means. A character selecting means is provided for setting the symbol display data of the symbol character selected based on the operation of the key in the symbol display device.

[0010] With this configuration, by operating the control key of the input means by the character selection means, a desired design character can be selected from a plurality of design characters, and the design of the selected design character can be selected. Display data can be set on the symbol display device.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, an outline of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment includes a symbol display device 1 that variably displays a plurality of symbol characters 2 (see FIG. 6) based on symbol display data in a symbol display data storage unit D. Input means A having a plurality of control keys 11 to 17 (see FIG. 5) at predetermined positions operable by a player
Character name setting means C for setting an arbitrary name to the symbol character 2 displayed on the symbol display device 1 by operating the control keys 11 to 17
Was provided. As a result, even in the same model of game, it is possible to differentiate the player from other players and deepen the degree of empathy of the player, thereby improving the player's taste and preventing the player from getting bored. ing.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the symbol display data storage means D stores the symbol display data of a plurality of symbol characters 2 and the input means A
Is provided with the character selecting means B for setting the symbol display data of the symbol character 2 selected on the symbol display device 1 based on the output signal of the symbol display device 1, whereby the taste of the player can be further improved, It has a structure that prevents

Next, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine includes a symbol display device 1 for variably displaying symbols on a liquid crystal panel (LCD) at a substantially central portion of a game area surrounded by an outer rail 4 of a game board 3, which is a so-called pachinko machine. A game machine belonging to one type, and an attacker unit 6 having a special winning opening 5 is provided below the game area. In addition, a first display is provided below the symbol display device 1.
The seed starting port 7 is provided, and the symbol display device 1 is activated by a game ball winning in the first type starting port 7, and the display of the symbol display device 1 becomes a specific combination of symbols. ,
The structure is such that the special game state (big hit) is advantageous to the player whose entrance to the special winning opening 5 of the attacker unit 6 is opened.

The symbol display device 1 is composed of the liquid crystal panel (LCD) and a symbol display control unit (not shown), and has a main controller 8 (see FIG. 4) composed of a microcomputer via a bus. )It is connected to the. Also,
A symbol display data storage unit 9 (see FIG. 4) as symbol display data storage means storing symbol display data of a plurality of types of symbol characters 2 is connected to the symbol display device 1 via a bus. 1 is a symbol display data storage unit 9 based on a control signal of a symbol display control unit (not shown).
Is displayed on a liquid crystal panel (LCD). The liquid crystal panel (LCD) may be constituted by a CRT display using a cathode ray tube or the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has an input section (input means) in which a plurality of control keys 11 to 17 (see FIG. 5) are arranged at predetermined positions on the upper tray 10. The input unit 18 is provided.
Is connected to a main controller 8 (see FIG. 4) composed of a microcomputer installed at a predetermined position by a cable (not shown). As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 8 stores a plurality of types of symbol characters 2 stored in the symbol display data storage unit 9 based on the output signal of the input unit 18.
And a character selection control unit (character selection means) 19 storing a program for setting the symbol display data of the symbol character 2 selected from the symbol display data in the symbol display device 1, and the symbol set in the symbol display device 1 Character name setting control unit (character name setting means) that stores a program for setting a name to character 2
0 is connected via a bus.

In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the symbol display is performed by operating the setting key 17 (see FIG. 5) of the input section (input means) 18 when the symbol display device 1 performs the symbol non-variable display. A setting screen displayed on the device 1 (see FIG. 6A) and a character selection screen displayed on the symbol display device 1 when selecting a character on the setting screen (see FIG. 6B) ), And a character name change screen (see FIG. 6C) displayed on the symbol display device 1 when the name change is selected on the setting screen.

As shown in FIG. 6B, a plurality of symbol characters 2 and the name 21 of each symbol character (in this embodiment,
A) Gonzales, B) two types of design characters of Delwasa) are displayed, and the player operates the left and right directional keys 1 to 14 of the up, down, left and right directional keys 11 to 14 of the input unit 18.
Operate 3, 14 to get the name 2 of the desired design character 2
The desired symbol character 2 is selected by highlighting 1 and pressing the decision key 15, and the character selection control unit 19 sets the symbol display data of the selected symbol character 2 on the symbol display device 1. ing.

In the character name change screen, as shown in FIG. 6C, the symbol character 2 set on the symbol display device 1 by the character selection control unit 19 and the kana character are arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary. Character code 2 placed
2 is displayed, and a cursor (not shown) which is moved by operating the up / down / left / right direction keys 11 to 14 of the input unit 18 is displayed in the character code 22. Then, by operating the up, down, left, and right direction keys 11 to 14 of the input unit 18 to position the cursor on the character to be input and pressing the enter key 15, the selected character is changed to a predetermined position ( In this screen, the final display (change from blinking to lighting) is made in the balloon above the symbol character 2). By sequentially performing these operations and finally pressing the setting key 17, the character name setting control section 20 sets a desired name to the symbol character 2 set on the symbol display device 1.

As shown in FIG. 6C, on the character name change screen, "kana" or "A" is displayed.
By selecting "B", it is possible to input katakana or alphabet characters.

In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the input unit 18 (input means) is installed on the upper tray 10, but it is sufficient if the input unit 18 is installed at a position where the player can easily operate the input unit.
The installation position of 8 is not limited to this. Also,
As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of control keys 11 to 17 are arranged on the input unit 18. However, any control key may be used as long as it can easily select the symbol character 2 and set a name for the symbol character 2. For example, it may be composed of a trackball and a required number of keys.

In such a configuration, the operation of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.

(1) Setting Screen When selecting the design character 2 and changing the name of the design character 2, first, the input section (input means) 18
Is pressed. Main controller 8 (see FIG. 4)
When the setting key ON signal of the input unit 18 is detected (Y in step 1), it is determined whether or not the display of the symbol display device 1 is a symbol non-variable screen (demo screen) (step 2). When the display of the symbol display device 1 is the symbol non-variable screen (Y in step 2), the main controller 8 sets the display of the symbol display device 1 to a setting screen (see FIG. 6A). ) (Step 3). Note that if there is no input of the ON signal of the setting key 17 from the input unit 18 to the main controller 8 in step 1, that is, if the setting by the player's input is not performed (N in step 1), the setting is made in advance. The symbol display data of the symbol symbol thus set is set in the symbol display device 1 (step 4). Also, in the case where the symbol display device 1 is performing the symbol variation display in Step 2 (Step 2
In N), a process of returning to step 1 is performed.

(2) Character Selection In order to select the symbol character 2, when the setting screen (see FIG. 6A) of the symbol display device 1 is displayed, the up and down direction keys 11 of the input unit (input means) 18 are displayed. , 12 (see FIG. 5) to highlight “Select Character” and press the enter key 15 of the input unit 18. As a result, the character selection processing of the character selection control unit (character selection means) 19 is started, and the character selection control unit 19 changes the display of the symbol display device 1 from the setting screen (see FIG. 6A) to the character display. The display is switched to the selection screen (see FIG. 6B) (step 11 in FIG. 8).

FIG. 6B shows the character selection screen.
As shown in the figure, a plurality of symbol characters 2 and their respective names (in this embodiment, two types of symbol characters A) Gonzalez, B) Delwasa are displayed. By operating the keys 13 and 14 to highlight the name of the desired symbol character 2 (step 12) and pressing the enter key 15 (step 1)
3), a desired symbol character 2 is selected. And
When the setting key 17 of the input unit 18 is pressed by the player and the ON signal of the setting key 17 is recognized by the character selection control unit 19 (Y in step 14), the character selection control unit 19 1, the symbol display data of the selected symbol character 2 is set (step 15), and the display of the symbol display device 1 is switched to the symbol non-variable display (step 16). If the signal of the setting key 17 is not input to the main control device 8 within the predetermined time in step 14 in FIG. 8, the symbol character 2 set in advance is set on the symbol display device 1. become.

(3) Change of Character Name To change the name of the symbol character, the upper and lower portions of the input unit (input means) 18 are displayed when the setting screen (see FIG. 6A) of the symbol display device 1 is displayed. By operating the directional keys 11 and 12 (see FIG. 5), “change name” is highlighted and the enter key 15 of the input section 18 is pressed. Thereby, the character name setting control unit (character name setting means) 20
Is activated, the character name setting control unit 20 changes the display of the symbol display device 1 from the setting screen (see FIG. 6A) to the character name change screen (see FIG. 6C). ) Display is switched (step 21 in FIG. 9).

As shown in FIG. 6C, the character name change screen includes a symbol character 2 set on the symbol display device 1 by the character selection control unit 19,
A character code 22 in which kana characters are arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary is displayed, and the player operates the up, down, left, and right direction keys 11 to 14 to move a cursor (not shown) to a desired character (FIG. 9). Step 22) When the enter key 15 (see FIG. 5) is pressed (step 23), the selected character is fixedly displayed at a predetermined position on the screen (in this screen, in the balloon above the symbol character 2) (from blinking). (It changes to lighting), a desired character can be selected, and a name composed of a plurality of characters can be input by repeating these operations. Then, when the setting key 17 is pressed by the player and the ON signal of the setting key 17 is recognized by the character name setting control unit 20 (Y in step 24), the character name setting control unit 20 The name is set to the symbol character 2 set to 1 (step 25), and the symbol display device 1 is switched to the symbol non-variable screen display (step 26).

Therefore, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a symbol display device 1 for changing the display based on game conditions, and a symbol display data storage unit (symbol display data storage means) for storing symbol display data of the symbol character 2. D) 9
And an input unit (input means A) 18 provided at a predetermined position on the game board and having a plurality of control keys, and a character for setting an arbitrary name to the symbol character 2 based on an output signal of the input unit 18 A name setting control unit (character name setting means C) 20 so that the player can set an arbitrary name to the design character 2 by operating the control keys 11 to 17 of the input unit 18 Thereby, even in a game of the same model, differentiation from other players can be achieved, the degree of empathy of the player can be deepened, the taste of the player can be improved, and the player's tiredness can be prevented.

Further, a character selection control section (character selection means) 19 for selecting a desired design character 2 from a plurality of types of design characters 2 based on an output signal of the input section (input means A) 18 is provided. By operating the control keys 11 to 17 of the input unit 18 to enable the player to select a desired symbol character 2, the player's taste can be further improved, and the player's tiredness can be improved. Can be prevented.

[0029]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a symbol display device for changing the display based on a game condition, and a symbol display data storage unit for storing symbol display data of a symbol character (a symbol) Display data storage means), an input section (input means) provided at a predetermined position on the game board and having a plurality of control keys, and an arbitrary name set to the symbol based on an input signal from the input section Character name setting control unit (character name setting means)
By operating the control keys of the input unit, the player can set a desired name for the symbol character, so that the game can be differentiated from other players even in the same model game. It is possible to deepen the degree of empathy of the player, improve the taste of the player, and prevent the player from getting bored.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a character selection control for selecting a desired design character from a plurality of design characters based on an output signal of an input unit (input means). Unit (character selection means), so that the player can select a desired design character by operating the control key of the input unit, so that the taste of the player can be further improved, Can be prevented from getting bored.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment,
It is a figure for showing the installation position of an input part (input means).

FIG. 3 is a view showing a game board of a pachinko machine provided with a symbol display device for variably displaying symbols.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an input unit (input means) of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of a display screen displayed on the symbol display device of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, wherein (a) is a setting screen,
(B) is a character selection screen, and (c) is a character name change screen.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, particularly illustrating a process when displaying a setting screen.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, particularly showing a flow of processing of a character selection control unit (character selection means).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, particularly showing a flow of processing of a character name setting control unit (character name setting means).

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 1 symbol display device 2 symbol character 9 symbol display data storage unit (symbol display data storage unit) 11 to 17 control keys 18 input unit (input unit) 19 character selection control unit (character selection unit) 20 character name setting control unit (character) Name setting means)

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display device for variably displaying symbols based on game conditions, a symbol display data storage unit for storing symbol display data of symbol characters, an input unit having a plurality of control keys, and the input unit A pachinko machine comprising: character name setting means for setting an arbitrary name to the symbol based on the operation of the control key. 2. The symbol display data storage means stores symbol display data of a plurality of types of the symbol characters, and stores the symbol display data of the symbol character selected based on an operation of a control key of the input means. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, further comprising a character selection unit set on the display device.