JP2003220188A - Combination game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a combination game machine more interesting. <P>SOLUTION: In this combination game machine, when sixteen game balls are shot for establishment of one game, a shift to the next game is brought after performance of processing such as the put-out of prize balls corresponding to a score made during the game. When in a step S200, it is judged that the game is in a state immediately before the shift to the next game, in the following step S210, there is performed processing for reading a value of a table for a numeric pattern corresponding to a value of a stored random number Rd in a memory M1; and in a step S220, a numeric character indicated on the read table is displayed as the numeric pattern in a 4 by 4 matrix of a liquid crystal display screen 30. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
One game is established by firing a fixed number of game balls
A table that lights up when a launched game ball enters
When the indicating means has established a predetermined combination,
The present invention relates to a combination-type gaming machine that gives a score. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventional combination gaming machines include a game board.
16 entrances are arranged in a row at the lower edge of the game board.
4x4 matrix winning indicator lamps in the center
Is known. This combination type gaming machine
A prize corresponding to the entrance when a game ball enters the mouth
Turn on the indicator lamps and turn on the winning indicator lamps
Will fire 16 game balls vertically and horizontally during one game
When they are aligned diagonally, a predetermined score is given,
Is configured to pay out prize balls according to the score after the game ends.
ing. Also, in the row of 16 entrances on the lower edge of the game board
Correspondingly, a row of winning indicator lamps are provided below it, and this
A score is given when four winning indicator lamps are lit next to each other.
There are also known combination game machines. This combination play
An invention relating to a technical machine is disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. Hei 4-23552.
For example, a “pachinko-type game machine” is known. [0003] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The aforementioned combination type gaming machine
Is different from a normal pachinko machine in that a game ball is simply inserted into the entrance.
In addition to the ball, let the game ball enter the entrance
To get the highest possible score during the game
There is interest. However, which entrance
Which of the winning indicator lamps will light up
Section that is predetermined and that the formation of combinations is simple
The title was also considered. The combination game machine of the present invention has the above problem.
In view of the above, to provide a more entertaining combination gaming machine
It was done for the purpose. [0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A combination gaming machine according to the present invention.
Is provided with a plurality of entrances in a horizontal row below the game board.
The winning symbol display of the number corresponding to the ball entry to the ball entrance is lit.
And the mat corresponding to the number displayed on the winning symbol display
Turn on the number pattern on the ricks-shaped display screen to
When a combination of character designs is established, a predetermined score is awarded
Then, by firing a predetermined number of game balls on the game board surface, 1
In the combination game machine for establishing a game,
Specify the arrangement of combinations of numeric symbols in a matrix
A table memory that electrically stores multiple types of tables
A step, a gate provided on the game board, and
Figure in which the displayed symbol fluctuates as the ball passes
A pattern display device, a role actor opening provided on the game board,
The plurality of types of the plurality of types stored in the table storage unit
Means for reading one type of table from the table
When, The predetermined value based on the table read by the means.
Display system for displaying a combination of numeral symbols on the display screen
Control means, and the entrance is provided with an obstacle on the game board.
An entrance that is easy to enter due to the placement of nails and an entrance that is difficult to enter
The display control means is displayed on the display screen.
A predetermined number of games pass through the combination of the predetermined number symbols.
Change each time you pass, and display on the winning symbol display
The number pattern on the display screen corresponding to the number
At the end of one game,
All the vertical, horizontal or diagonal rows of figures are aligned.
If lit, add points according to the number of lit columns.
When a big hit symbol is displayed on the symbol display device
At the same time, the accessory operating port is opened, and
When the ball enters, the predetermined number pattern on the display screen lights up
It is characterized by doing. Here, the matrix display image
The surface is a plurality of incoming balls provided in a horizontal row below the game board
Displayed on the winning symbol display that lights in response to the ball entering the mouth
If you turn on the number pattern corresponding to the number to be
Good, liquid crystal display, fluorescent lamp, CRT display, LED
And various indicators and lamps.
And so on. The display control means is a display image.
Change the specified combination of faces each time a predetermined number of games have elapsed
Display screen in a matrix.
The number patterns arranged vertically, horizontally or diagonally in a row
Display each time the system elapses, and the displayed numbers
Different colors are used to fix the symbols to form a combination
To change the lighting location every time a predetermined game elapses
Such a configuration is conceivable. The table is
For example, a 4 × 4 matrix is arranged vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
Prescribes the layout of numbers and figures (each row corresponds to a predetermined combination)
The table storage means stores a plurality of tables.
I remember the type. [0005] The combination gaming machine of the present invention having the above-described structure.
Is, for example, a plurality of fired game balls
Predetermined position on the display screen lights up when entering the entrance
Points are awarded when a predetermined combination is established.
Game balls are paid out, but this point will be awarded.
Is changed each time a predetermined number of games elapse. This
As a result, the display screen lights up even if the ball enters the same entrance
Work to be elements of different combinations. [0006] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, in order to further clarify the present invention.
In the following, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to some preferred examples.
explain. (Example 1) As shown in FIG.
The game board 2 with various parts for games
At the same time, glass is attached to one end of the front surface of the body frame 1.
The metal frame 3 in which is inserted and the front plate 4 are vertically adjacent to each other.
It is pivotally mounted so that it can rotate forward. On the front of front plate 4
Accepts play balls and paid-out prize balls during a game
An upper ball receiving tray 5 is attached, and near the lower end of the body frame 1.
The view that overflows from above the upper bowl 5 on the front
A lower ball tray 6 for receiving a product ball is attached, and upper and lower ball trays 6 are attached.
5 and 6 have a ball release lever 5a for taking out a prize ball.
And 6a are respectively provided. Upper right of upper ball tray 5
At the end, the number of game balls fired on two game boards is displayed.
The number-of-firing indicator 7 is provided on the front plate 4 above the upper ball tray 5.
Excess amount table that turns on when game balls are full in ball tray 5
Indicator 8 is embedded. Handle 9 is operated
A game ball is hit on the game board 2 by the player, and the score indicator 10
Indicates the score obtained when the symbol combination is established
In the lowermost part of the game board 2, a 16-ball entrance 11 is arranged.
The winning symbol indicator 12 is located below the 16 consecutive entrances 11.
Entry port of 16 consecutive entry ports 11 in which game balls are provided.
The number corresponding to is lit. The 16 consecutive entrance
There are 16 winning detection switches 11 for detecting a ball entry.
a to 11p are built in, and the player touches the handle 9
Touch switch 9a that detects
ing. On the back side of the main body frame 1, as shown in FIG.
Start and end of game, launch control of game ball, effective launch ball
Calculate numbers, display winnings, calculate winning scores, pay prize balls
Electronic control to control various operations throughout the game such as playing
Device 20, shortage of prize balls released to player side
Ball cut detection switch 21 that detects that
Overdose detection that detects when the prize ball that is issued fills the gutter
The switches 22 are respectively assembled. [0008] As shown in FIG.
The LCD screen 30 is located at the top of the center, and three 7
Symbol display device 31 composed of
Two gates 32 and 33 on the left and right of the symbol display device 31,
The accessory operation port 34 and the accessory operation port 3 below the symbol display device 31
4. Two entrances 35 and 36 on the left and right of 4, and liquid crystal display screen 3
Two lamp windmills 37 and 38 on the left and right of 0, left and right of the board
Two windmills 39 and 40 at the end, many obstacles partially shown
A harm nail 41 or the like is provided. LCD screen 30 is vertical and horizontal
Are arranged in a 4 × 4 matrix of 16 squares, and later
As I will explain in detail, these 16 squares have 16 numbers from 1 to 16
A symbol is displayed. In addition, gates 32 and 33, accessory actuation
Game that passes or enters the ball 34 and the ball entrances 35 and 36, respectively.
The ball has a built-in ball detection switch 32a,
33a, 34a, 35a and 36a, respectively.
You. [0009] As shown in FIG.
Focusing on CPU 20a as microcomputer
The CPU 20a, the ROM 20b, the RAM 20c,
External input circuit 20d, external output circuit 20e and liquid crystal
Logic in which the trollers 20f are interconnected by a bus 20g
It is configured as an arithmetic circuit. The electronic control unit 2
0 functions as random number calculating means, and the CPU 20a
It also functions as a means for reading files and a display control means.
The external input circuit 20d of the electronic control device 20 includes
Touch switch 9a, winning detection switches 11a-1
1p, ball out detection switch 21, excess amount detection switch 2
2. Similarly, ball detection switches 32a to 36a are connected.
ing. The external output circuit 20e has the above-described firing
Number display 7, score display 10, winning symbol display 12, figure
Electromagnetic for opening and closing the pattern display device 31 and the accessory operation port 34
The solenoid 34b, the lamp windmills 37 and 38, etc.
Has been continued. The liquid crystal controller 20f has a liquid crystal display.
The display screen 30 is connected. In this embodiment,
When the game ball passes through the port 32 or 33, the symbol display device 3
The 3-digit symbol displayed in 1 fluctuated for a predetermined time and stopped
When the symbols are the same in three digits, it becomes a so-called "big hit"
The object operating port 34 is opened, and a game is played on the opened accessory operating port 34
When the ball enters, the predetermined number of symbols on the liquid crystal display screen 30 becomes four
It lights up at some places, but since this technology is well known
I omit it. Next, the operation of the present embodiment having the above configuration will be described.
5 to 7 and FIG.
9 and the flowchart shown in FIG.
The processing shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, FIG. 9 and FIG.
The liquid crystal display image among various processes performed by the control device 20
Only the processing related to the control of the surface 30 is shown.
It is periodically executed by a method such as a mode interrupt. here
First, the “Random Number Update Routine for Winning Symbol” shown in FIG.
I will explain about it. Executed by the CPU 20a
When the process proceeds to this routine, the value of the random number Rd
Is incremented (step S100), and
Judge whether the value of the incremented random number Rd is “5” or more
Is performed (step S110). Here, "5" or more
If an affirmative judgment is made, the process of returning the value of the random number Rd to zero is performed.
(Step S120), after this or Step S1
At 10, a negative judgment is made that the value of the random number Rd is less than “5”.
Then, the processing exits to “Return”. The processing step
By executing the processing shown in S100 to S120
The value of the random number Rd has five values, 0 to 4, for each interrupt.
Create repeatedly. The value of the random number Rd is determined when the power is turned on.
In the initial state of, the value is cleared to zero. In the "display random number storage routine" shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 20a first receives the signal through the external input circuit 20d.
Scans the input state of the ball detection switches 32a and 33a
A process is performed (step S150). This scan
Gate 32 or 33 on the game board 2
When an affirmative judgment is made that the ball has passed (step S1)
60: YES), and stores the value of the random number Rd in the memory M1.
Is stored in the RAM 20c (step S
170), after this or in step S160
A negative judgment was made that there was no passing of the game ball at 32 or 33
When the processing is completed, the processing exits to "Return" and the processing of this routine
Finish. Shown in steps S150 to S170
By executing the processing, the game ball is moved to the gate 32 or 3
3 each time it passes, the random number Rd
The value is stored in the RAM 20c as the memory M1. did
Therefore, the RAM 20c functions as a random number storage unit.
Note that the respective processes shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
In the example, it is periodically executed every 2.048 ms. Next, a "numerical symbol display routine" shown in FIG.
When the processing executed by the CPU 20a shifts to
It is first determined whether or not the game is over (step S20).
0). In the combination type game machine, 16 game balls are played on the game board 2
1 game is established by firing on
The number of game balls fired and the points earned during one game
After executing the processing such as paying out the corresponding prize ball
Move to the next game. Immediately before moving on to the next game
Is determined in step S200.
You. Here, if a positive judgment is made that the game is final,
In the following step S210, the stored memory M1
The value of the table of the numeric symbol corresponding to the value of the random number Rd is read.
Is performed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
When the value of the random number Rd stored in the memory M1 is zero,
Is Table 1, if the value of random number Rd is 1,
2, if the value of the random number Rd is 2, Table 3, the random number Rd
If the value of Rd is 3, Table 4
In this case, the values in Table 5 are read. The figure
Tables 1 to 5 shown in FIG.
Can be stored in advance in the ROM 20b
it can. Tables 1-5 with 4 columns and 4 rows are the front
A liquid crystal display screen configured in a 4 × 4 matrix as described above.
The number shown on the table corresponding to the surface 30
2 shows a numeric symbol displayed on the crystal display screen 30. The step
In step S210, any one of tables 1 to 5
When the value is read, the CPU 20a
Numerical pattern read on the liquid crystal display screen 30 by 20f
Is displayed (step S220). After this,
Or, if it is not the end of the game in step S200
If a negative judgment is made, the processing is "return"
Exit. In the "winning symbol lighting routine" shown in FIG.
Means that the CPU 20a always has 16 winning detection switches
11a to 11p are scanned (step S250), and
If there is a ball, it corresponds to the number displayed on the winning symbol display 12
Display of the highlighted numeric pattern on the LCD screen 30 (lit)
Is performed (step S260). Each of the above-mentioned
The CPU 20a executes each process indicated by the routine at each interrupt.
When the game is judged to be over, the game ends.
Execute each process shown in “Score calculation routine” shown in
Run. Here, it is determined that the game is over (see FIG. 10).
Step S300), "numerical symbol display routine" in FIG.
Unlike the end of the game described in
As soon as the 16th game ball is detected by 11a to 11p
Say later. "The game is over" in step S300
If an affirmative decision is made, then either column or
Judgment is made as to whether all the numeric symbols in the row are lit
(Step S310), it is determined that all the lamps are lit up side by side.
When a positive judgment is made, the number of lights
A process of adding the point T one by one is performed (Step S32)
0). In other words, all the figures in a column or row
If the number of lit rows is 2, score T is +2 and 5
If it is, then +5. In the following step S330
Is whether or not all the figures in the diagonal rows are lit up side by side
If a positive judgment is made that the light is on,
A process of adding the score T by 3 for the number of the lit columns is performed.
(Step S340). That is, the number of diagonally right or diagonally left
If all characters are lit side by side, score T is +3 and both
If all the rows are lit up, the score T will be +6
It is. In this embodiment, the highest score in one game is 10
Limit processing that does not add even if there are more lights
Running. In the "score calculation routine" of FIG.
After executing the processing shown, the CPU 20a checks the score.
An external output circuit 20 for paying out the corresponding prize ball to the player.
e) to drive the solenoid through e to shift to the next game
Execute the process. According to the embodiment described in detail above,
The combination of figures and symbols that make a score change for each game
You. As a result, the game is played by disposing the obstacle nails on the game board 2.
Easy entry into the 16 consecutive entry opening 11 on the board 2
Even if a difficult entrance is determined, you can get it in one game
The score changes variously for each game, further increasing the number of combined gaming machines
It has an excellent effect of making it interesting. Moreover
In the present embodiment, a combination of numeral symbols is determined by random numbers.
So that the player has more expectations
It also has the effect of In this embodiment, random numbers are used.
Therefore, the combination of the numerical symbols to achieve the score is set for each game.
, But does not depart from the gist of the present invention.
Changing the configuration in the range is acceptable. An example
For example, it is displayed by passing through the gate 32 or 33.
So-called three-digit identical symbol display device 31
If "Big hit symbol" is displayed,
Combination of numeric patterns that makes it easy to score points only during
It is also conceivable to configure the display screen 30 to display it. (Embodiment 2) Next, a 3 × 3 matrix
A description will be given of a second embodiment in which a numeric symbol is displayed. Real
As shown in FIG. 11, the combination gaming machine of the second embodiment wins a prize.
Numbers 1 to 9 are assigned to the symbol display 50, that is, 16
The same number is assigned to the predetermined entrance of the entrance 11
Number is 1 to 9 and the liquid crystal display screen 51 is 3 × 3
A matrix is displayed on the LCD screen for each game.
To change the combination of figures and symbols
The configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment. Example 2
, Three rows, three rows, and three rows
Since it is composed of character patterns, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.
Besides making it easier to score.
It has an effect. (Embodiment 3) Next, one game is played with nine game balls.
A third embodiment for establishing a system will be described. Example 3
As shown in FIG. 12, the combination type gaming machine has
A game ball for one game with the lower entrance 60 as 9 consecutive entrances
Is established by firing 9 pieces, and the winning symbol display
Numbers 61 to 61 are assigned to the liquid crystal display screen 62 in the vertical and horizontal directions.
× 3 matrix on the LCD screen for each game
Composed to change the combination of displayed numeric symbols, etc.
Is similar to that of the first embodiment. Implementation
In the combination game machine of the third embodiment, the score is calculated in the same manner as in the second embodiment.
In addition to the effect of making standing easier, at the end of one game
I want to make the game progress faster by shortening the interval
It has excellent effects. [0018] The combination type gaming machine of the present invention
The combination of the numerical symbols for achieving the score changes. to this
Even if you enter the same entrance, you can get
Points change variously for each game, further promoting combination-type gaming machines
It has an excellent effect of making it tasteful.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view of a combination gaming machine according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the combination gaming machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board of the combination game machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic control device of the combination gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a winning symbol random number updating routine. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a display random number storage routine. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a numeral symbol display routine. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a correspondence relationship between a value of a random number and a table of numeric symbols. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a winning symbol lighting routine. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a score calculation routine. FIG. 11 is a front view of the game board according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a front view of a game board according to the third embodiment. [Explanation of symbols] 2 game board 11 16 consecutive entrances 12 winning symbol display 20 electronic control device 30 liquid crystal display screen 31 symbol display devices 32, 33 gate

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of entrances are arranged in a row below the game board.
Winning symbol display of the number corresponding to the entry to the entrance
Light up the number and match the number displayed on the winning symbol display.
Turn on the number pattern on the corresponding matrix display screen
Is determined when a predetermined combination of numeric symbols is established.
Scores are given and a predetermined number of game balls are fired on the game board.
Combination game machine that establishes one game by
hand, Arrangement of the combination of the predetermined numeral pattern in a matrix
A table that electrically stores multiple types of prescribed tables
Storage means, A gate provided on the game board; Symbol displayed when a game ball passes through the gate
A symbol display device in which An accessory operation port provided on the game board, The plurality of types of the plurality of types stored in the table storage unit
Means for reading one type of table from the table
When, The predetermined number based on the table read by the means;
Display control means for displaying a combination of character patterns on the display screen
With steps and The ball entrance is entered by placing obstacle nails on the game board.
There is a ball entrance that is easy to pitch and a ball entrance that is difficult to pitch, The display control means is configured to display the location to be displayed on the display screen.
Each time a predetermined number of games elapse,
Change the number displayed on the winning symbol display
Illuminate the numeral pattern on the display screen corresponding to
At the end of the game,
Rows, rows or diagonal rows of figures are all lit
The score according to the number of lit columns, When a big hit symbol is displayed on the symbol display device,
The opening of the role actor opens, and a game ball is placed in the opened role actor.
When entering the ball, the predetermined number pattern on the display screen lights up.
A combination type gaming machine characterized by the following.