JP2003220210A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine in which a player can directly take part in the start of a pattern matching game to be started by entering of a pachinko game ball into a starting prize-winning port and the start of drawing of a big win. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game ball having entered the starting prize- winning port is detected by a press button switch, and a pattern to be displayed is decided by a random number from a random number generation means by a CPU on the basis of its detection signal. When the player turns a press button switch on into an operating state at an optional time during the advance of the game, the varying operation of the pattern of a pattern very-displaying device is started. When the pattern is stopped and displayed at a prescribed time later and the pattern is the prescribed pattern, the bag prize-winning port of a varying prize-winning device is opened and a big win state is generated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is provided with a symbol variable display device for variably displaying symbols in a game area so as to give an opportunity to generate a jackpot state when predetermined symbols are aligned. Regarding pachinko machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The symbols (numbers, animal characters, fruits, etc.) of the symbol variable display device are variably displayed by the start detection winning signal of a pachinko ball driven into a game area, and the displayed symbols are displayed. BACKGROUND ART A pachinko machine is known as a general one that gives an opportunity to generate a special game advantageous to a player, a so-called "big hit" state, when they are arranged with a predetermined pattern. In such a pachinko machine, a ball dropping game aiming to drive a pachinko ball into the game area to win the prize hole, and a pattern matching game started by the pachinko ball winning the starting prize hole are a series of games. Has been done as.

[0003]

In the conventional pachinko machine, the ball dropping game is arbitrarily played by the player himself. However, in the pattern matching game, it is started by the winning detection signal of the starting winning opening, and in the jackpot lottery. Is also determined by the numerical value of the random number generating means at the time of winning detection. Therefore, the player cannot be directly involved in the start of the symbol matching game and the start of the jackpot lottery.

An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine in which a player can directly participate in the start of a pattern matching game and the start of a big hit lottery which are started when a pachinko ball wins a starting winning opening. To do.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 1 is a detecting means for detecting a winning of a pachinko ball hit in a game area to a predetermined winning opening, and a plurality of detecting means. A symbol variation display device that variably displays a symbol that is identification information and a main control device that comprehensively controls hardware and software are provided, and the symbol variation starts when a pachinko ball is detected by the detection means. As a precondition, the symbol variation display device starts the symbol variation operation to stop and display the symbols after a lapse of a predetermined time, and to give an opportunity to generate a jackpot state when the symbols are aligned in a predetermined symbol. In the pachinko machine configured in
A control means operable by a player is provided in the electronic circuit of the main control device, and a pachinko ball is detected by the detection means, and a symbol is displayed by a random number from a random number generation means of the central processing unit of the main control device. In the state that is determined, when the operating means is in the ON operation state, the symbol fluctuation operation is started and the symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the symbol displayed is a prescribed symbol. It is characterized by being configured to generate a jackpot state at a certain time.

In order to achieve the same object, the invention described in claim 2 has a detection means for detecting a winning of a pachinko ball hit in a game area to a predetermined winning port, and a plurality of symbols as identification information. A variable display device that displays variably,
A main controller that comprehensively controls the hardware and software is provided, and the detection of a pachinko ball by the detection means is a precondition for starting the pattern variation, and the variation operation of the symbol of the symbol variation display device is performed. In the pachinko machine configured to stop and display the symbols after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start, and to give an opportunity to generate a big hit state when the symbols are aligned with the predetermined symbols, an operation means that the player can operate When the pachinko ball is detected by the detection means and provided in the electronic circuit of the main controller, and the operating means is turned on, the central processing unit of the main controller displays the random number generating means. The symbol to be determined is determined, and the symbol changing operation is started and the symbol is stopped and displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the displayed symbol is a predetermined symbol. Characterized by being configured to generate a jackpot state when there.

[0007]

(Operation and effect of the invention) (Invention of claim 1) When the pachinko ball wins a predetermined winning opening (starting winning opening), the pachinko ball is detected by the detecting means, and based on the detection signal of the main controller, The symbol displayed by the random number from the random number generation means is determined by the central processing unit. In this state, when the player turns on the operation means at any time during the progress of the game, the symbol variation operation of the symbol variation display device starts. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the displayed symbol is a prescribed symbol,
The special winning opening of the variable winning device is opened, and a big hit state in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained occurs. Further, when the symbol displayed in a stopped state is not the predetermined symbol, the jackpot state does not occur.

This pachinko machine causes the player to recognize that the ball dropping game and the pattern matching game started by the pachinko ball winning the starting winning opening are independent games, and starts the pattern matching game. Since it can be performed based on the player's arbitrary operation, it is possible to increase the player's consciousness of participation in the game.

(Invention of Claim 2) When the pachinko ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the pachinko ball is detected by the detecting means. Then, when the player turns on the operating means at any time during the game progress, the central processing unit of the main control unit determines the symbol displayed by the random number from the random number generating means based on the output signal thereof. At the same time, the symbol variation operation of the symbol variation display device starts. And
After a predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the displayed symbol is a predetermined symbol, the jackpot state described above occurs. The big hit state does not occur when the stopped and displayed symbol is not the predetermined symbol, as in the first aspect of the invention.

In this pachinko machine, the jackpot lottery can be started and the symbol matching game can be started based on the player's arbitrary operation, on condition that the start of the pachinko ball is won. It is possible to raise awareness of participation in the game.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main part of an electronic control unit of a pachinko machine, FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing an order of game / control processing of the first embodiment, and FIG. It is a flowchart shown.

FIG. 1 shows a main part of an electronic control section of a pachinko machine. In the figure, the part surrounded by the chain line is the main controller 1 that comprehensively controls the hardware and software of the pachinko machine.
0 indicates a central processing unit of the CPU, 11 indicates a memory for storing various control programs such as random number generation means for jackpot lottery executed by the central processing unit CPU, pattern variation control, and jackpot processing control, and 12 indicates central processing. Memories for temporarily storing the contents read from the memory 11 when the device CPU executes the control program, and 13 and 14 are interfaces connected to the central processing unit CPU.

In a game area of a game board (not shown), a starting winning opening as a predetermined winning opening and a plurality of symbols as identification information are randomly arranged in three columns of a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol and these are arranged. A variable display device 20 for variably displaying, a hold display lamp 21 for informing the player of the number of times when the above-mentioned starting winning port is won as a starting memory, a variable winning device in which the large winning port can be opened and closed by a solenoid 22, A decorative lamp 23 and the like for lighting the object is provided, and these are electrically connected to the interface 13. In addition, a detection switch 30 as a detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a start winning a prize, a count switch 31 that counts the number of pachinko balls that have won a variable winning device, and a large winning hole continuously open in the variable winning device. A continuous winning detection switch 32 for detecting a pachinko ball passing through a continuous winning opening for holding the right to play, and a push button switch 33 as an operating means installed in the pachinko machine so that the player can operate it. It is electrically connected to the interface 14.

Other configurations of this pachinko machine are similar to those of a known pachinko machine.
The first embodiment (corresponding to the invention of claim 1) and the second embodiment (corresponding to the invention of claim 2) described below are as follows.
Each can be implemented by changing the control program.

(Embodiment 1) The operation and game flow of the pachinko machine of Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. (1) When the pachinko ball wins the starting winning opening, the detection switch 30 detects the pachinko ball (S5).
0). (2) Based on the detection signal of the detection switch 30, the central processing unit CPU of the main control unit 10 causes the memory 11
The symbol displayed by the random number from the random number generation means stored in is determined (S51), and the numerical value is temporarily stored in the memory 12. (3) In the state of (2), when the player turns on the push button switch 33 at any time during the progress of the game (S52, YES), the fluctuation of the symbol of the symbol variable display device 20 is caused by the output signal. The operation starts (S54). At this time, the memory 12 is confirmed by the winning detection confirmation of (1).
"1" is subtracted from the number of starting memories stored in (S5
3). If the player does not press the push button switch 33 (S52, NO), the symbol matching game is not started and the right to play the game is reserved (S58). (4) After the elapse of a predetermined time, the symbol on the symbol variable display device 20 is stopped and displayed (S55), and the central processing unit CPU determines whether or not the displayed symbol is a predetermined symbol (S56). Then, if it is a predetermined symbol (S56, Y
ES), the special winning opening of the variable winning device is opened, and a big hit state in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained occurs. In addition, when the symbol which is stopped and displayed is not the predetermined symbol (S
56, NO), the big hit state does not occur. (5) In the big hit mode, the special winning opening of the variable winning device is opened by driving the solenoid 22. As a result, the player can play the ball drop game aiming at the big winning opening, and the number of winning pachinko balls is counted by the count switch 31. Pachinko balls are 10 in the big prize hole
When the individual pieces enter or a predetermined time elapses, the special winning opening is closed by driving the solenoid 22, and the special game is temporarily ended.

When the pachinko ball that has entered the special winning opening is passing through the continuous winning opening, the passage is detected by the continuous winning detection switch 32, and it depends on the number of passing to the continuous winning opening, but the maximum 16 You will have the opportunity to play special games up to the number of times. Further, when a pachinko ball hit during the special game newly wins the starting winning opening, "1" is added to the memory 12 as the starting memory and the suspension display lamp 21 notifies that effect. Thus, the player has the right to play the symbol matching game for the second time and thereafter, and can execute the symbol matching game again by operating the push button switch 33.

(Embodiment 2) The operation of the pachinko machine of Embodiment 2 and the flow of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. (1) When a pachinko ball enters the starting winning opening, the detection switch 30 detects the pachinko ball (S6).
0). (2) When the player turns on the push-button switch 33 at any time during the progress of the game (S61, YES), the central processing unit CP of the main controller 10 is based on the output signal thereof.
The symbol to be displayed is determined by the random number from the random number generating means stored in the memory 11 by U (S63), and the numerical value is temporarily stored in the memory 12. At this time, "1" is subtracted from the number of stored starting memory stored in the memory 12 by the winning detection confirmation of (1) (S62). If the player does not press the push button switch 33 (S6
1, NO), the right to play the symbol matching game is not started (S68). (3) After the numerical values are determined in (2), the symbol variation operation of the symbol variation display device 20 starts (S64). (4) After the lapse of a predetermined time, the symbol on the symbol variable display device 20 is stopped and displayed (S65), and the central processing unit CPU determines whether or not the displayed symbol is a predetermined symbol (S66). Then, if it is a predetermined symbol (S66, Y
ES), the special winning opening of the variable winning device is opened, and a big hit state in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained occurs. In addition, when the symbol which is stopped and displayed is not the predetermined symbol (S
66, NO), the big hit state does not occur. (5) In the big hit mode, the special winning opening of the variable winning device is opened by driving the solenoid 22. As a result, the player can play the ball drop game aiming at the big winning opening, and the number of winning pachinko balls is counted by the count switch 31. Pachinko balls are 10 in the big prize hole
After entering a certain number or after a lapse of a predetermined time, the special winning opening is closed by driving the solenoid 22 and the special game ends.

The contents described in paragraph [0016] are similarly applied to this embodiment.
In addition, regarding the pachinko machine of the above two example embodiments,
It is also possible to adopt a configuration for performing a symbol variation process that varies the probability of a big hit depending on the type of a predetermined symbol when a big hit occurs.

As described above, this pachinko machine starts the symbol matching game, or starts the jackpot lottery and the symbol matching game on the basis of the player's arbitrary operation, on condition that the winning of the starting prize hole of the pachinko ball. Since it is performed, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main part of an electronic control unit of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the sequence of game / control processing according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the sequence of game / control processing according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10: Main controller CPU: Central processing unit 11, 12 ... Memory 13, 14 ... Interface 20 ... Design variation display device 30 ... Detection switch (detection means) 31 ... Count switch (of variable winning device) 32 ... Continuous winning detection switch (of variable winning device) 33 ... Pushbutton switch (operating means)

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A detection means for detecting a winning of a pachinko ball driven into a game area into a predetermined winning opening, and a symbol variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols as identification information.
A main controller that comprehensively controls the hardware and software is provided, and the detection of a pachinko ball by the detection means is a precondition for starting the pattern variation, and the variation operation of the symbol of the symbol variation display device is performed. In the pachinko machine configured to stop and display the symbols after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start, and to give a chance to generate a jackpot state when the symbols are aligned with the predetermined symbols, an operation means that the player can operate Provided in the electronic circuit of the main control device, the pachinko ball is detected by the detection means, in the state where the symbol to be displayed by the random number from the random number generation means of the central processing unit of the main control device is determined, When the operation means is in the ON operation state, the symbol changing operation is started and the symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time elapses, and the displayed symbol is located. Pinball machine, characterized by being configured to generate a jackpot state when a symbol. 2. A detection means for detecting a winning of a pachinko ball hit in a game area to a predetermined winning opening, and a symbol variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols as identification information.
A main controller that comprehensively controls the hardware and software is provided, and the detection of a pachinko ball by the detection means is a precondition for starting the pattern variation, and the variation operation of the symbol of the symbol variation display device is performed. In the pachinko machine configured to stop and display the symbols after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start, and to give an opportunity to generate a big hit state when the symbols are aligned with the predetermined symbols, an operation means that the player can operate When the pachinko ball is detected by the detection means and provided in the electronic circuit of the main controller, and the operating means is turned on, the central processing unit of the main controller displays the random number generating means. The symbol to be determined is determined, and the symbol changing operation is started and the symbol is stopped and displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the displayed symbol is a predetermined symbol. Pinball machine, characterized by being configured to generate a jackpot state when there.