JP2005261577A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine which enables the addition of the conditions for generating a jackpot state while enabling a player to enjoy a game generously. <P>SOLUTION: In this Pachinko game machine which has a figure display means 5 capable of stopping and displaying the figures after its variable display upon the establishment of starting conditions, when specified figures are stopped and displayed by the figure display means 5, the jackpot is made ready. It also includes a specified region 14 formed on a game board 4, a stop means 15 which is formed at the upper part of the specified region 14 and can stop game balls and an operating means 17 which opens the specified region 14 to let the game balls stopped by the stop means 15 pass through it by optional operation by the player. When the game ball passes through the specified area 14 under the state of readiness for the jackpot, the major prize winning slot 7 formed on the game board 4 is opened continuously to offer the jackpot state advantageous for the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that generates a jackpot preparation state before a jackpot state.

  Usually, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine called type 1, a symbol display means that can display three symbols in a variable or stopped display, a start port for starting variable display of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means, etc. A big hit state occurs when the three symbols variably displayed by the symbol display means are aligned and stopped on the board, and a large number of game balls can be obtained as prize balls.

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a winning symbol (three stop indicators are displayed together) is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, a big hit state occurs immediately. For example, the large winning opening formed in the game board is continuously opened.

On the other hand, in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called right thing) called third type, a right is generated when a game ball wins at the start opening, and a predetermined area in the variable winning means formed on the game board during the right generation. When a game ball wins, a big hit state is reached, and the big winning opening is continuously opened so that a large number of game balls can be obtained as award balls. Such a third type of pachinko gaming machine is disclosed in Patent Document 2, for example.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 62-152491 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-134096

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above, it is recognized that if a specific symbol is stopped by the symbol display means or if a game ball wins in a predetermined area while the right is generated, a big hit state will occur immediately, so that a big hit state will occur. After that, there is a problem that there is no time for the game ball to be awarded to the big prize opening, and the player cannot enjoy the game with a margin.

  In addition, as a condition for generating a jackpot state, in the first type pachinko gaming machine, a specific symbol stop display, and in the third type pachinko pachinko machine, a game to a predetermined area during the occurrence of the right state The winning of the ball is only a condition, and the conditions for generating the jackpot state (a specific symbol is stopped) are the same in each pachinko machine, and cannot be differentiated from others. There was also a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a pachinko gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game with a margin and to add conditions for generating a jackpot state. There is.

  The invention described in claim 1 includes a symbol display means that can display the symbols after the symbols are variably displayed when the start condition is satisfied, and when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, the jackpot is ready. A pachinko gaming machine, a specific area formed on the game board, a stopping means formed above the specific area and capable of stopping a game ball, and an arbitrary operation by the player, the stopping means Operating means for releasing the parked game ball to pass through the specific area, and variable winning means formed on the game board when the game ball passes through the specific area during the jackpot preparation state. It is characterized by having a jackpot state that is continuously open and advantageous to the player.

  The invention according to claim 2 comprises first variable winning means that is opened for a predetermined time by winning a game ball at the start opening, and a predetermined area provided in the first variable winning means is played in the game. A pachinko gaming machine that is put into a jackpot preparation state when the ball passes, a specific area formed on the game board, a stopping means formed above the specific area and capable of stopping the game ball, and a game An operation means for releasing the game ball stopped by the stop means to pass through the specific area by an arbitrary operation by a person, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during the jackpot preparation state The second variable prize-winning means formed on the game board is continuously opened to achieve a big hit state that is advantageous to the player.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, during the jackpot preparation state, when the game ball is in a jackpot state, provided that the game ball has passed the specific area. The variable prize winning means or the second variable prize winning means includes lottery means for varying the operation time, the number of operations or the maximum number of winning prizes by lottery.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the probability that the game ball stopped by the stopping means passes through the specific area is changed according to the operation timing of the operating means. It is characterized by.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the game board is provided with a second specific area, and the second specific area is in the jackpot preparation state. When the game ball passes, the jackpot preparation state is extinguished.

  According to the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the jackpot preparation state can be generated before the jackpot state occurs, and the player can generate the jackpot state by arbitrary operation of the player with respect to the operation means. The game can be enjoyed with a margin, and a condition for generating a jackpot state can be added.

  According to the invention of claim 3, since the lottery means lottery is further performed after passing through the specific area, at least three stages of determination is performed until the big hit occurs, and the gameability is further improved. Can do.

  According to the invention of claim 4, since the probability that the game ball stopped by the stop means passes through the specific area is changed according to the operation timing of the operation means, the probability that the player passes the game ball through the specific area is increased. Can be involved and improve game play.

  According to the invention of claim 5, since the jackpot preparation state disappears when the game ball passes through the second specific area, the player can be involved in the occurrence or disappearance of the jackpot state, further improving the game playability. be able to.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment displays the symbols on the symbol display means in a variable manner when the start condition is satisfied, and generates a jackpot preparation state when the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific one, and further predetermined As shown in FIG. 1, it has a front frame 3 to which a glass plate 2 is attached, and a player visually observes the game board 4 from the glass plate 2 as shown in FIG. Configured to get.

  The game board 4 is formed with various objects, a plurality of nails, a windmill, and the like, and a tulip-shaped start opening 6 that can be opened and closed and a large winning opening 7 as variable winning means. Furthermore, a symbol display means 5 comprising a liquid crystal display device or the like is disposed at the approximate center of the game board 4 so that a predetermined symbol or background can be displayed on the screen. Then, when the start condition is satisfied (in the case of the present embodiment, a game ball wins at the start port 6), the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed, so that the “big hit ready state” (separately (A state where a big hit state can occur when the condition is satisfied).

  Further, a gate 12 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the game board 4, and when the game ball passes through the gate 12, such as a 7-segment formed on the top of the symbol display means 5. Only when the normal symbol display means 13 is variably displayed and a specific numerical value is stopped and displayed, the tulip at the start port 6 can be opened for a predetermined time. That is, when a game ball passes through the gate 12 and a specific numerical value is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display means 13, a winning can be made at the starting port 6, and the gaming ball wins at the starting port 6, thereby the symbol. The display means 5 displays the symbols in a variable manner and then stops the display. When the symbols that have been stopped and displayed are specific, the “big jacking ready state” is set.

  Further, a specific area 14, a stopping means 15, and a round lottery display means 16 are arranged on the right side of the game board 4 in the figure. In the normal state (a state other than the jackpot preparation state), the specific area 14 is configured such that no control is performed even if the game ball passes, while the specific area 14 is not set in the jackpot preparation state. When the game ball passes, a big hit state advantageous to the player is generated, and the large winning opening 7 is continuously opened at a predetermined time and timing so that a large number of game balls can be obtained.

  The stopping means 15 is formed in the upper part of the specific area | region 14, consists of a disk-shaped member which can rotate centering on the rotation center 15a, and the accommodation hole 15b which can accommodate one game ball is formed in one part. ing. With this configuration, the game ball can be stored in the storage hole 15b, and the stored game ball can be stopped at the upper portion of the specific region 14. When the player presses the operation means 17 formed of a push button formed on the lower plate 10, the stopping means 15 rotates to a position where the accommodation hole 15b faces downward, and the game ball accommodated in the accommodation hole 15b. Is configured to fall and pass through a specific region 14 below it.

  The round lottery display means 16 is composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like disposed below a specific area 14, and is configured to display a lottery process and a lottery result by a lottery means 22 described later together with a predetermined effect. . For example, the number of rounds is variably displayed on the round lottery display means 16 from the time when the jackpot preparation state is reached, and the game ball dropped from the stopping means 15 is stopped and displayed when passing through a specific area 14, and displayed there. The number is configured to be set to the maximum number of rounds in the jackpot state.

  A handle 8 is provided at the lower right corner of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is configured to launch a game ball in the upper plate 9 to the game board 4 by operating the handle 8. Reference numeral 11 in the figure denotes a speaker formed above the lower plate 10 of the front frame 3, and the effect of playing during the game is enhanced by sound, sound effects, etc. emitted from the speaker 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main board 18, a symbol control board 19, a lamp control board 20, and a voice control board 21 are disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and each board is made of a transparent resin. While being accommodated in the case, it is electrically connected to a predetermined substrate or element. Specifically, the main board 18 and the symbol control board 19 are connected to each other so that an output signal or a control signal of the main board 18 can be transmitted to the symbol control board 19. The control board 20 and the voice control board 21 are connected to each other so that an output signal or a control signal of the symbol control board 19 can be transmitted to the lamp control board 20 and the voice control board 21, respectively.

  The main board 18 controls game contents throughout the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the internal CPU detects various switches and solenoids formed on the game board 4 side (the game ball is won at the start port 6). And the like. Further, a specific area SW for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area, an operating means SW for detecting that the operating means 17 has been pressed, and a stopping means. Each of the motors 15 is connected to a motor for rotationally driving, and is configured to perform the above-described control (operation of the stopping means 15, occurrence of a big hit state from the big hit preparation state, etc.).

  Further, a lottery means 22 is formed in the CPU of the main board 18. The lottery means 22 operates during the jackpot preparation state on the condition that the game ball has passed the specific area 14, the operation time of the grand prize winning port 7 when the jackpot state is reached (the time for which the opening / closing operation is continued), The number of operations (number of rounds: a numerical value to be displayed on the round lottery display means 16) or the maximum number of winning (the maximum number of winnings per round) is selected by drawing. Thereby, at least three stages (stop display of a specific symbol, passage of a game ball to a specific area 14, and a lottery by the lottery means 22) are determined until a big hit occurs, and the game performance can be further improved.

  The symbol control board 19 is for controlling the display of the symbol control means 5 based on a control signal from the main board 18 and displaying a predetermined symbol, background, or character for production on the screen. The symbol display means 5 is also provided with a function as notifying means 23 for notifying the player that the jackpot is being prepared.

  The notification means 23 notifies that the jackpot preparation state is in progress, and also displays the position of the stop means 15 and the specific area 14 (the stop means 15 that generates the jackpot state and the specific area 14 on the right side in FIG. 1). Display) to make the player recognize their position. Thereby, the player can recognize where the game ball should be aimed and can further improve the game performance.

  The lamp control board 20 is connected to decorative LEDs, side lamps, and glass frame lamps (all not shown) formed on the front frame 3 and the like, and controls the overturning or blinking operation of these lamps. In addition, the lamps controlled by the lamp control board 20 are provided with a notification LED as the notification means as described above, and the notification of the jackpot preparation state is also made by lighting or blinking of the notification LED. Then, it is possible to notify the player so that the position of the stopping means 15 or the specific area 14 can be recognized. Note that the audio control board 21 controls the output from the speaker 11 according to the game content or vibrates the vibration means (not shown) built in the handle 8 so as to be audible and tactile. This is for producing a production effect.

Next, a control method in the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
First, when it is determined in S1 that the game ball has passed through the gate 12, the normal symbol display means 13 is operated to display the normal symbol in a variably manner, and then stop display (S2). It is determined whether or not the normal symbol (numerical value) displayed in a stopped state is a specific numerical value (S3). If the normal symbol (numerical value) is a specific numerical value, the process proceeds to S4 and the tulip at the start port 6 is opened for a predetermined time.

  After that, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball winning at the start opening 6 within the opening time of the tulip (S5). If there is a winning, the process proceeds to S6 and the symbol display means 5 is operated to display the symbol. Display fluctuation. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means 5 are specific (for example, the same symbols are displayed together) (S7), and are determined to be the specific stopped symbols. Then, a jackpot preparation state occurs (S8).

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is a pressing operation by the operating means 17 (S9). If there is the pressing operation, the stopping means 15 is rotationally driven to release the stopping of the game ball (S10). . Note that the presence / absence determination of the pressing operation of the operation means 17 in S9 is performed until it is determined that there is the pressing operation. Therefore, when the big hit preparation state is entered in S8, the operation means 17 is put into an operation waiting state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball passing to the specific area 14 (S11), and if there is a pass, the process proceeds to S12 to start the big hit process and the lottery means 22 The lottery (the lottery for determining the operation time, the number of operations, or the maximum number of winnings of the big winning opening 7) is performed. Then, it progresses to S13 and the big prize opening 7 act | operates according to the lottery result in S12.

  When one round in the jackpot state ends, it is determined whether or not the maximum round has been reached in S14. If it is determined that the maximum round has not been reached, the control in S13 is performed again, while the maximum round is reached. When it is determined that the jackpot has been reached, jackpot end processing is performed, and a series of controls are ended (S15). The number of rounds is determined by lottery by the lottery means 22 as described above.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine similar to a third type pachinko gaming machine called a so-called right thing, and has a front frame 3 to which a glass plate 2 is attached as shown in FIG. The player can visually check the game board 4 from the glass plate 2. The game board 4 is formed with a start opening 6, a first variable winning means 24 including an opening / closing blade 24a and a housing portion 24b, and a large winning opening 7 as a second variable winning means.

  The first variable winning means 24 is disposed substantially in the center of the game board 4, and a pair of blade portions 24 a that are opened for a predetermined time when a game ball wins the start opening 6 and a predetermined area 26. And a housing portion 24b having a plate-like member 25 formed with holes therein. Note that a symbol display means 5 capable of dot display is disposed above the first variable winning means 24 so that a predetermined symbol or background can be displayed on the screen.

  Then, when the game ball wins the start opening 6 and the blade portion 24a in the first variable winning means 24 is opened for a predetermined time, the game ball is opened from the open portion to the housing as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. It is possible to jump into the portion 24b. In addition, when the game ball jumps into the housing portion 24b, an effect by the symbol display means 5 is performed.

  However, the game ball that has jumped into the casing 24b falls onto the plate-like member 25 and falls from the edge thereof or passes through the predetermined region 26 at the center. When the game ball passes through the predetermined area 26, the symbol display means 5 is brought into a “hit preparation state” (a state in which a big hit state can be generated when a separate condition is established). That is, when the game ball wins the start opening 6, the blade portion 24 a in the first variable winning opening 24 is opened for a predetermined time, and another game ball passes through the specific area 26 in the housing portion 24 b. The jackpot is ready.

  Further, on the right side of the game board 4, there are a stopping means 15, a specific area 14, and a round lottery display means 16 similar to those of the first embodiment. When the operating means 17 is pressed, the game ball dropped from the stopping means 15 can pass through the specific area 14. The specific area 14 is configured such that in the normal state (a state other than the jackpot preparation state), no control is performed even if the game ball passes, while the specific area 14 is in the jackpot preparation state. When the game ball passes through, a big hit state advantageous to the player is generated, and the large winning opening 7 is continuously opened at a predetermined time and timing to obtain a large number of game balls.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a main board 18, a symbol control board 19, a lamp control board 20, and a sound control board 21 are disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are electrically connected to each other. The CPU of the main board 18 is pressed by a predetermined area SW for detecting that the game ball has passed through the predetermined area 26, a specific area SW for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area, and the operating means 17. The lottery means 22 is formed in addition to the operation means SW for detecting this and the motor for rotating the stopping means 15. The symbol control board 19 controls the display by the symbol display means 5 to notify the player that the player is in a jackpot preparation state in addition to the effect when the game ball jumps into the first variable winning means 24. A function as means 23 is also provided.

Next, a control method in the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
First, when it is determined in S1 that the game ball has passed through the start port 6, the blade portion 24a in the first variable winning means 24 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) (S2), and the game ball It is determined whether or not a prize has been won in the casing 24b (S3). If it is determined by this determination that the game ball has won in the housing portion 24b, a predetermined jumping effect display by the symbol display means 5 is performed (S4).

  Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the predetermined area 26 (S5). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the predetermined area 26, a big hit preparation state is generated (S6). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a pressing operation by the operating means 17 (S7). If there is such a pressing operation, the stopping means 15 is driven to rotate, and the stopping of the game ball is released (S8). . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball passing to the specific area 14 (S9), and if there is a pass, the process proceeds to S10 and the jackpot processing is started, and the lottery means 22 The lottery (the lottery for determining the operation time, the number of operations, or the maximum number of winnings of the big winning opening 7) is performed. Then, it progresses to S11 and the big prize opening 7 act | operates according to the lottery result in S10.

  When one round in the big hit state ends, it is determined whether or not the maximum round has been reached in S12. If it is determined that the maximum round has not been reached, the control in S11 is performed again, while When it is determined that the jackpot has been reached, jackpot end processing is performed, and a series of controls are ended (S13).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first and second embodiments described above, since the jackpot preparation state is generated before the jackpot state is generated, conditions for generating the jackpot state can be added, and any By operating the operating means 17 at the timing, the game ball of the stopping means 15 can be dropped and passed through the specific area 14, so that the player can enjoy the game with a margin.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the game ball stopped by the stop means 15 passes through the specific area 14 is changed according to the operation timing of the operation means 17. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a specific area 14 that moves in the left-right direction and a pair of slide plates L1 and L2 that are formed above the specific area 14 and can hold a game ball are provided. It is also good.

  However, when the operation means 17 is operated, the pair of slide plates L1 and L2 holding the game ball are separated from each other, and the game ball is dropped downward. If it does not pass through the specific area 14, the game ball will not pass through the specific area 14, and the probability of passing will change. According to such a configuration, the player can be involved in the probability of passing the game ball to the specific area 14, and the game performance can be improved.

  Further, the game board 4 may be provided with a second specific area composed of a separate gate or the like, and when the game ball passes through the second specific area during the big hit preparation state, the big hit preparation state may be extinguished. According to this configuration, the player can be involved in the occurrence or disappearance of the big hit state, and the game performance can be further improved. Also, for example, if the second specific area is provided at a position adjacent to the specific area 14, a lottery for generating the big hit state from the big hit preparation state can be performed according to the passing position of the game ball. Can be further improved.

  Still further, the stopping means may be in other forms as long as it is formed at the upper part of the specific area and is opened to pass through the specific area by the operation of the operating means. Further, the operation means may be other means (lever type or the like) that the player can operate at an arbitrary timing instead of the push button type as in the above embodiment.

  A pachinko gaming machine that generates a jackpot preparation state and causes the game ball to pass through a specific area by operating the operation means during the jackpot preparation state to generate a jackpot state. Alternatively, the present invention can be applied even if other functions are added.

External view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention Block diagram showing the internal configuration of the pachinko machine Flow chart showing the control method of the pachinko machine External view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention Block diagram showing the internal configuration of the pachinko machine Flow chart showing the control method of the pachinko machine The schematic diagram which shows the storage means in the pachinko game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention, a specific area | region, and a round lottery display means.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Glass plate 3 Front frame 4 Game board 5 Symbol display means 6 Start opening 7 Big prize opening (variable winning means) (second variable winning means)
8 Handle 9 Upper plate 10 Lower plate 11 Speaker 12 Gate 13 Normal symbol display means 14 Specific area 15 Stopping means 16 Round lottery display means 17 Operation means 18 Main board 19 Pattern control board 20 Lamp control board 21 Voice control board 22 Lottery means 23 Informing means 24 First variable winning means 25 Plate member 26 Predetermined area

Claims (5)

A pachinko gaming machine comprising a symbol display means that can be displayed in a stopped state after the symbols are variably displayed by the establishment of a start condition, and is put into a jackpot preparation state when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means,
A specific area formed on the game board,
A stopping means formed above the specific region and capable of stopping the game ball;
Operation means for releasing the game ball stopped by the stopping means to pass through the specific area by any operation by the player;
When the game ball passes through a specific area during the jackpot preparation state, the variable winning means formed on the game board is continuously opened to obtain a jackpot state advantageous to the player. A pachinko machine. The first variable winning means that is opened for a predetermined time by the winning of the game ball at the start opening is provided, and when the game ball passes through a predetermined area provided in the first variable winning means, the big hit ready state A pachinko machine
A specific area formed on the game board,
A stopping means formed above the specific region and capable of stopping the game ball;
Operation means for releasing the game ball stopped by the stopping means to pass through the specific area by any operation by the player;
When the game ball passes through a specific area during the jackpot preparation state, the second variable winning means formed on the game board is continuously opened to obtain a jackpot state advantageous to the player. A pachinko machine characterized by that.   The operating time, the number of operations, or the maximum winning of the variable winning means or the second variable winning means when the big hit state is reached, on condition that the game ball has passed the specific area during the jackpot preparation state 3. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising lottery means for making the number different by lottery.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the probability that the game ball stopped by the stopping means passes through the specific area is changed according to an operation timing of the operating means.   The game board is provided with a second specific area, and when the game ball passes through the second specific area in the jackpot preparation state, the jackpot preparation state is extinguished. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.

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