JP2006136406A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a visually interesting pachinko game machine by expanding variations regarding the movement of game balls. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko game machine, the image display area of a liquid crystal display panel 3 for displaying patterns is formed so as to occupy the almost entire game area where the game balls can move at the time of a game and a transparent game panel 4 is provided in the front. The game area is provided not only on the front surface side of the transparent game panel 4 but also on the back surface side, that is between the transparent game panel 4 and the liquid crystal display panel 3, and through-holes 14a-14d are formed on the transparent game panel 4 so that the game balls can move between the game areas. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine equipped with a liquid crystal display panel capable of variably displaying and stopping symbols, and in particular, the image display area of the liquid crystal display panel is a game area in which a game ball can move during a game. The present invention relates to one formed so as to occupy almost the entire surface.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine in which a variable display device (for example, a display device such as an LCD or a CRT) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols is provided on a game board surface. In such a pachinko machine, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the variable display device after the variable display becomes a predetermined combination (for example, “2,2,2” or “7,7,7”), The big winning opening is opened under a predetermined condition (for example, until 10 game balls are won), and a special game state (big win state) advantageous to the player is entered. Note that, in this jackpot state, a plurality of sets (for example, 15 rounds) are opened for the special winning opening under a predetermined condition.

  In the pachinko machine described above, a game ball is shot in a game area formed between the front glass and the game board. Then, the game balls bullets in this game area collide with a number of obstacle nails implanted in the game board, sometimes entangled with the impeller, and flow down while changing the course in various directions. When a game ball wins a general winning slot while flowing down, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening in the middle of flowing down, the variable display of a plurality of symbols is started on the variable display device described above. Note that game balls that have flowed down without winning a general winning opening, starting opening, etc., flow into an out port provided at the bottom of the game board and are collected.

  By the way, in recent years, liquid crystal display panels have been introduced that aim to enhance the sense of reality by occupying almost the entire surface of the game board with a liquid crystal display panel. In such a full-scale liquid crystal pachinko machine, it is not possible to directly hit the obstruction nail on the liquid crystal display panel, so a transparent acrylic plate is disposed on the display surface side of the liquid crystal display panel, and the obstruction nail hits the front of the transparent acrylic plate. It has been. Then, a game ball is shot in a game area formed between the transparent acrylic plate and the front glass. As a result, the game balls that are bulleted in this game area appear to be floating in the air in front of the liquid crystal display panel, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  In this way, the full-surface liquid crystal pachinko machine has a game ball flowing down a two-dimensional plane game area formed between the transparent acrylic plate disposed in front of the liquid crystal display panel and the front glass, The synergistic effect of the game ball floating in the air and the visual effect of the entire liquid crystal enhances the fun of the game.

  However, in the above-described full-surface liquid crystal pachinko machine, since the game ball flows down the game area on the two-dimensional plane, variations relating to the movement of the game ball are limited.

  That is, in the above-mentioned full-screen liquid crystal pachinko machine in which the obstacle nail is struck on the front surface of the transparent acrylic plate, the area where the game ball flows down while colliding with the obstacle nail is a two-dimensional formed between the transparent acrylic plate and the front glass. Variations relating to the movement of the game ball are limited to a plane game area. As a result, the player can see and enjoy the movement of the game ball only in the game area of the two-dimensional plane, and thus lacks visual interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that is visually interesting by inflating variations relating to the movement of game balls.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is formed so that an image display area of a liquid crystal display panel for displaying a pattern occupies almost the entire game area where a game ball can move during a game. And a pachinko machine having a transparent gaming panel in front of it, and not only on the front side of the transparent gaming panel but also on the back side, that is, between the transparent gaming panel and the liquid crystal display panel. The transparent game panel is formed with a through hole so that the game ball can move between these game areas.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A game ball provided with a liquid crystal display panel having a symbol display area for variable display and stop display of symbols, and a transparent gaming panel having translucency disposed in front of the liquid crystal display panel. As a game area that can be moved, a first game area formed by planting a plurality of obstacle nails in front of the transparent game panel is provided on the front side of the transparent game panel, and the symbol display area is The pachinko machine is provided so that the image display area of the liquid crystal display panel includes almost the entire game area, and the transparent game panel and the liquid crystal display panel are arranged at a predetermined interval. During this period, a second game area different from the first game area is provided as a game area, and the transparent game panel includes the first game area. A first through hole for allowing a game ball to enter the second game area, and a second through hole for discharging the game ball from the second game area to the first game area. A pachinko machine that is formed.

  According to the present invention, the pachinko machine is provided with a liquid crystal display panel having a symbol display area and a transparent gaming panel having translucency disposed in front of the pachinko machine, and as a gaming area in which a game ball can move, A first game area formed by planting a plurality of obstacle nails in front of the transparent gaming panel is provided on the front side of the transparent gaming panel, and an image display area of the liquid crystal display panel including a symbol display area is provided. Between the transparent gaming panel and the liquid crystal display panel, which are provided so as to occupy almost the entire gaming area and are arranged at a predetermined interval, a gaming area different from the first gaming area is provided. 2 game areas are provided, and the transparent game panel further includes a first through hole for allowing a game ball to enter from the first game area to the second game area, and the first game area from the first game area to the first game area. Eject gaming balls to the gaming area Since the second through-hole is formed, the game ball passes through the first through-hole formed in the transparent game panel and enters the back side of the transparent game panel. At the same time, it may pass through the second through hole formed in the transparent gaming panel and be discharged to the front side of the transparent gaming panel.

  Therefore, a game in a three-dimensional space comprising a first game area formed between the transparent game panel and the front glass and a second game area formed between the transparent game panel and the liquid crystal display panel. An area can be realized, and as a result, variations relating to the movement of the game ball can be expanded.

  In addition, for the player, not only the first game area on the front side of the transparent game panel but also the second game area on the back side of the transparent game panel can be viewed and enjoyed in the movement of the game ball. It can provide a pachinko machine that is visually interesting.

  Here, the shape, size, number, etc. of the “first through hole and second through hole” formed in the transparent gaming panel are not limited. In addition, the “transparent” of the transparent game panel may be completely transparent, translucent, or if it is transparent enough to visually recognize the symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display panel. It doesn't matter how much. Further, the “transparent game panel” in this specification does not have to be entirely transparent (entire surface), and may be partially colored and opaque, for example, around the start opening. Furthermore, the “pachinko machine” referred to in this specification is a concept including a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and the like.

  (2) The pachinko machine according to (1), wherein the second game area is formed by planting an obstacle nail on a back surface of the transparent game panel.

  According to the present invention, since the second game area described above is formed by planting the obstacle nail on the back surface of the transparent game panel, the game ball is planted on the front surface of the transparent game panel. Not only will it flow down while colliding with a plurality of obstacle nails, but it will also pass through the through holes formed in the transparent gaming panel and will flow down while colliding with the obstacle nails planted on the back of the transparent gaming panel. Since a case arises, the variation regarding the movement of the game ball can be inflated.

  (3) In the second game area, a ball guide tube that directly connects the first through hole and the second through hole is provided (1) or (2) ) The pachinko machine described.

  According to the present invention, in the second game area described above, the ball guide pipe that directly connects the first through hole and the second through hole is provided. The game ball that has entered the hole is surely discharged from the second through hole, and variations regarding the movement of the game ball can be expanded.

  (4) Provided on the front side of the transparent gaming panel, provided on the front side of the transparent gaming panel, and a start opening that triggers a variable display of symbols in the symbol display area when a game ball wins When the symbol variably displayed in response to the winning of the game ball at the starting port is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol, the large winning port that allows the game ball to be opened, the transparent gaming panel, and the And a storage unit that stores the game ball from the first through hole, the storage unit storing the game ball from the second through hole. The pachinko machine according to (1) or (2), which is configured to discharge.

  According to the present invention, the game ball is displayed on the front side of the transparent game panel when the symbol that is displayed variably in response to the winning of the game ball at the start port is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol. A prize winning opening that is openable and a storage means for storing the game ball from the first through hole are provided between the transparent game panel and the liquid crystal display panel. Since the game ball is configured to be discharged from the second through hole, variations regarding the movement of the game ball can be further expanded.

  In other words, the game balls stored in the storage means between the transparent game panel and the liquid crystal display panel are discharged to the front side of the transparent game panel through the second through hole at a stretch, so that a new movement ball movement can be obtained. Variations can be created, and as a result, a pachinko machine that is visually interesting can be provided.

  Here, the timing at which the game balls are stored by the “storage means for storing game balls” does not matter. For example, after the big hit state is started, the storage of the game ball with respect to the storage means may be started, or the storage of the game ball with respect to the storage means from the normal game state before shifting to the big hit state. It may be started.

  In addition, the “start opening” as used in this specification is an opportunity to start displaying the symbols on the liquid crystal display panel, and when a game ball is won, a predetermined number of award balls are paid out. It is a concept that includes “mouth”.

  (5) The pachinko machine according to (4), wherein the second through hole is arranged above the special winning opening.

  According to the present invention, since the second through-hole described above is arranged above the big winning opening, the movement of the gaming ball such that a plurality of gaming balls win the big winning opening at once. New variations can be created, and as a result, a pachinko machine that is visually interesting can be provided.

  In addition, for a player, since a plurality of game balls can win a big winning opening at a stretch, the number of game balls flowing into the out opening in the big hit state can be reduced as a result. be able to.

  (6) The pachinko machine according to (4) or (5), further comprising timing control means for controlling the timing of discharging the game balls stored in the storage means to the front side of the transparent game panel.

  According to the present invention, the pachinko machine includes timing control means for controlling the timing of discharging the game balls stored in the storage means described above to the front side of the transparent game panel. In, for example, when the big winning opening is set to be opened until 10 game balls are won, it is stored in the storage means at the timing of 9 counts (at the timing immediately after winning 9 game balls). The game balls can be discharged to the front side of the transparent game panel at once.

  Therefore, immediately before the 10th game ball is won and the shutter of the big prize opening is closed, some game balls are put together with the tenth game ball into the big prize opening. New variations on movement can be created, and in turn, a pachinko machine that is visually interesting can be provided.

  Also, in addition to paying out a predetermined number of prize balls (award balls according to the winning of 10 game balls), award balls according to the number of prizes won together with the 10th game ball, etc. In addition, a “privilege prize” can be given to the player.

  As described above, the present invention provides the transparent game panel with the first through-hole for allowing the game ball to enter from the first game area to the second game area, and from the second game area to the first game area. Since the second through hole for discharging the game ball to the game area is formed, variations regarding the movement of the game ball can be expanded, and thus a pachinko machine that is visually interesting is provided. be able to.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body frame 2, a game board 17 incorporated in the main body frame 2, and a top provided below the game board 17. It has a tray 6 and an operation handle 7 provided below the upper plate. On the back side of the operation handle 7 is a launching device (not shown) for launching a game ball such as a motor or a solenoid. Is provided. The game board 17 is provided with a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching device moves, and a liquid crystal display panel 3 formed so that an image display area covers almost the entire game area.

  More specifically, the game board 17 includes, as a part of the image display area, a liquid crystal display panel 3 having a symbol display area 3a capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a predetermined front of the liquid crystal display panel 3. And a transparent gaming panel 4 having translucency arranged at intervals. The transparent game panel 4 is made of a material such as an acrylic board, and a first game area 100 (see FIG. 2) is formed on the front surface thereof. The details of the relative positional relationship between the liquid crystal display panel 3 and the transparent game panel 4 will be described later with reference to the cross-sectional view of FIG.

  The first game area 100 on the front surface of the transparent game panel 4 is provided with a big prize opening 8 that opens and closes a predetermined number of rounds when a big hit state is reached. A starting opening 9 is provided above the big winning opening 8, and when a game ball wins a prize in the starting opening 9, the variable display of the symbols is started on the liquid crystal display panel 3. On both the left and right sides of the start port 9, normal winning ports 10, 11 are provided. It should be noted that whether or not a game ball has won in the big winning opening 8, the starting opening 9, the normal winning opening 10, and the normal winning opening 11, respectively, is a big winning opening sensor 8a, a starting opening sensor 9a, a normal winning opening sensor 10a, In addition, it can be detected by the normal winning opening sensor 11a (see FIG. 9). The opening / closing of the special prize opening 8 is realized by a shutter 24 (see FIG. 2) provided at the entrance of the special prize opening 8.

  A substantially annular guide rail 5 is provided on the upper portion of the transparent game panel 4, and the game ball launched by the launching device moves along the guide rail 5 and falls downward to move the first. The game area 100 is guided. Further, on the front surface of the transparent gaming panel 4, there are provided a plurality of windmills 12 for changing the course of the game ball in various directions, and various types of obstacle nails 13a such as a ceiling nail and a armored nail. The route from the starting port 9, the big winning port 8, and the normal winning ports 10, 11 is configured to be complicated.

  In this pachinko machine 1, the transparent game panel 4 hides the passage path of the game ball won at the start opening 9, the wiring for supplying driving power to the shutter 24 provided at the entrance of the big prize opening 8, and the like. In addition, although the lower one-third region (shaded portion in the figure) is colored with the colored paint 4a (see FIG. 2), this is not restrictive.

  Next, a cut surface that is manifested by cutting the pachinko machine 1 along AA ′ will be described with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 2 focuses only on the liquid crystal display panel 3 and the transparent game panel 4 of the pachinko machine 1.

  In FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display panel 3 and the transparent game panel 4 are arranged at a predetermined interval, and the transparent game panel 4 is installed not only on the front obstacle nail 13 a but also on the back surface thereof. The obstacle nail 13b is provided. That is, a second game area 200 in which a game ball can move is formed between the transparent game panel 4 and the liquid crystal display panel 3. Further, the transparent game panel 4 is formed with through holes 14a to 14d extending from the front surface to the back surface so that a game ball can travel between the first game area 100 and the second game area 200. It has become.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 1, a first game area 100 formed between the transparent game panel 4 and a front glass (not shown) and in which a game ball moves two-dimensionally, and the transparent game panel 4 A game area that is formed between the liquid crystal display panel 3 and includes a second game area 200 in which a game ball moves in a two-dimensional plane is realized. It is configured to be able to.

  As described above, on the front side of the transparent game panel 4, the start port 9 and the big winning port 8 are provided. The start port 9 is open to the extent that one game ball can win, and when the game ball wins the start port 9, a predetermined number of game balls as a payout are paid out to the player, and the liquid crystal display The symbols are variably displayed in the symbol display area 3a of the panel 3. Thereafter, when the symbols are displayed in a stopped state and the combination of the stopped symbols at that time becomes a predetermined symbol combination, a big hit state is reached, and a player is given a chance to pay out many game balls. That is, the large winning opening 8 opened so that a plurality of gaming balls can be won at once is opened and closed a predetermined number of rounds, and the game balls as a payout are determined according to the number of gaming balls that have won the large winning opening 8. Will be paid out to players.

  As described above, the transparent game panel 4 is formed with through holes 14a to 14d that communicate from the front surface to the back surface. The through hole 14a is provided above the transparent gaming panel 4, the through hole 14d is provided slightly below the left of the through hole 14a, and the through hole 14c is provided slightly below the right of the through hole 14a. The transparent in each through hole 14a (14c, 14d) As shown in FIG. 2, a tongue-like piece is formed in the opening portion on the surface side of the game panel so that a game ball can be won. On the other hand, the through-hole 14b is formed right above the start port 9, so that game balls coming out of the second game area 200 can easily win the start port 9.

  In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13b are planted on the back surface of the transparent gaming panel 4, and these are the game balls that have entered from the first gaming area 100 through the through holes 14a, 14c, and 14d. The route when traveling downward in the second game area 200 is arranged to be complicated. In the present embodiment, these obstacle nails 13b are arranged so as to guide the game ball to the through-hole 14b, and the through-hole rather than the game ball moving in the first game area 100 as it is. A game ball that has entered the second game area 200 via 14a, 14c, and 14d is configured to be more likely to win the start opening 9. In other words, each obstacle nail 13b forms a plurality of ball guiding paths that guide the game balls in the second game area 200 to the through holes 14b. Instead of forming such a ball guide path with the obstacle nail 13b, as shown in FIG. 5, it may be formed with a ball guide pipe (pipe) 14 'that directly connects the through hole 14a and the through hole 14b. In this case, the game ball that has entered the through hole 14a can be guided directly above the starting port 9 through the through hole 14b. In this case, the obstacle nail 13b on the back surface of the transparent gaming panel can be omitted.

  Here, the game ball passes through the through hole 14a formed in the transparent game panel 4 and flows down while colliding with the plurality of obstacle nails 13b planted on the back surface of the transparent game panel 4, and then the transparent game panel The state of passing through the through-hole 14b formed in 4 and discharging from directly above the start port 9 will be described. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 4 focuses only on the liquid crystal display panel 3 and the transparent game panel 4 of the pachinko machine 1. In addition, the trajectory where the game ball moves is represented by a one-dot chain line and a dotted line.

  In FIG. 4, the game ball X first passes through the through hole 14 a and moves from the front side to the back side of the transparent game panel 4. Then, after flowing down from the through hole 14 a and colliding with the two obstacle nails 13 b, it passes through the through hole 14 b and moves from the back side to the front side of the transparent gaming panel 4. Finally, the game ball X discharged from the through hole 14b wins the starting port 9 directly below.

  Thus, by reproducing a warp structure that is advantageous to the player, such as the through hole 14a → the second game area 200 → the through hole 14b → the start port 9, it is possible to advance a three-dimensional spatial game ball. It is possible not only to realize the gaming area as described above, but also to inflate variations relating to the movement of the gaming ball. Further, for the player, it is possible to see and enjoy the movement of the game ball even in the game area on the back side of the transparent game panel 4, thereby providing a visually interesting pachinko machine.

  Note that the game balls won in the start opening 9 and the grand prize winning opening 8 are stored at predetermined positions through a passage route provided on the back side of the transparent gaming panel 4 (the portion where the colored paint 4a is applied). It will be. For example, a passage route as shown in FIG. 3 can be provided. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view in which the peripheral portions of the starting port 9 and the special prize opening 8 of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 are enlarged.

  In FIG. 3, the game ball that has won the start opening 9 is stored in a predetermined place through a passage route 9 ′ (dotted line portion in the drawing) provided on the back side of the transparent game panel 4. In addition, the game ball won in the special winning opening 8 is stored in a predetermined place through a passage route 8 ′ (dotted line portion in the drawing) provided on the back side of the transparent game panel 4.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a front view showing an external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  6 differs from the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 in that the through-hole 14b is formed not above the start port 9 but below (directly above the big winning port 8), a transparent gaming panel. 4 is that a storage pipe 21 for storing game balls is provided on the back side. By doing so, the game balls that have entered the storage pipe 21 are temporarily stored, and the game balls stored in the storage pipe 21 are discharged to the front side of the transparent game panel 4 through the through hole 14b. In this way, it is possible to create a new variation regarding the movement of the game ball such that a plurality of game balls wins a big winning opening at once.

  Here, the storage pipe 21 is adopted as means for storing the game ball. However, the present invention is of course not limited to this, and any game ball can be stored, such as a storage case or a storage bag. It can be anything. Here, only when the game ball is stored in the storage pipe 21, the game ball is discharged through the through hole 14b. For example, the game ball is always stored (that is, the game ball is stored in the through hole). By adopting a game ball that is automatically replenished from a predetermined location after being discharged through 14b, it is possible to reliably give the player a “privilege prize” in each round.

  Next, the pachinko machine 1 ′ will be described with reference to FIG. 7 showing a cut surface that is manifested by cutting along BB ′.

  In FIG. 7, the liquid crystal display panel 3 and the transparent game panel 4 are disposed at a predetermined interval, the starting port 9 and the big winning port 8 are provided, and a plurality of obstacle nails 13a and 13b. 2 is the same as the cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 7 is characterized in that the through-hole 14b is formed not above the start opening 9 but below (just above the big prize winning opening 8). In addition, the game ball X stored in the storage pipe 21 is held by a shutter 23 that opens and closes at a predetermined timing.

  This “predetermined timing” will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8 in which the inside of the dotted line frame 30 in FIG. 7 is enlarged. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the inside of the dotted line frame 30 in FIG. FIG. 8A shows that, in a predetermined round in the big hit state, the shutter 24 provided at the entrance of the big prize opening 8 is opened (tilted), whereby the big prize opening 8 is opened, while the storage pipe 21 is opened. A state in which the game ball X stored in FIG. FIG. 8B shows a state in which the shutter 23 opens and the tenth game ball X wins at the timing immediately after nine game balls win the nine winning balls in a predetermined round in the big hit state. The state in which the game ball Y and the game ball Z stored in the storage pipe 21 win together with the game ball X at the grand prize port 8 immediately before the shutter 24 of the grand prize port 8 is closed is shown.

  According to FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the “predetermined timing” described above is set to the timing of 9 counts (the timing immediately after winning 9 game balls), and the 10th game Immediately before the ball X wins and the shutter 24 of the special winning opening 8 closes, several game balls (the game ball Y and the game ball Z in FIG. 8B) are replaced with the tenth game ball (FIG. 8 ( In b), it is possible to win the grand prize opening 8 together with the game ball X). As a result, in addition to the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls, the number of prize balls according to the number won together with the tenth game ball (two game balls Y and Z in FIG. 8B). A “privilege prize” can be given to the player, such as extra payout.

  Next, a control system of the pachinko machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Electrical configuration]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 9, the main control circuit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a central processing circuit (hereinafter abbreviated as “CPU”) 41 that controls the center of the control unit of the pachinko machine 1 ′. , A ROM 42 for storing a program for controlling the overall flow of the game of the pachinko machine 1 ′, a RAM 43 functioning as a working area for the CPU 41, and an I / O for exchanging information data between the CPU 41 and various sensors. An O (interface circuit) 44 and an I / O (interface circuit) 45 that is interposed between the CPU 41 and various circuits and exchanges information data.

  When the game ball wins the big winning port 8, the starting port 9, and the normal winning ports 10, 11, the CPU 41 receives the game ball from the big winning port sensor 8a, the starting port sensor 9a, and the normal winning port sensors 10a, 11a, respectively. A detection signal indicating the winning is received via the I / O 44.

  The ROM 42 stores a reference table related to lottery, a program that controls the light emission / coloring operation of decorative lamps, data related to a holding ball, audio data related to BGM and sound effects, and the like in addition to a program that controls the flow of the entire game. The ROM 42 also stores a control program related to an opening command to the shutter 23 to be performed for a storage pipe shutter drive control circuit 48 described later. The RAM 43 functions as a working area of the CPU 41 as described above, and has a function of temporarily storing, for example, a jackpot flag used when determining whether or not to shift to jackpot.

  The liquid crystal display panel drive control circuit 46 displays a predetermined symbol (character or other identification information such as characters) in the symbol display area 3a of the liquid crystal display panel 3 based on an image display command issued from the main control circuit 40 via the I / O 45. Drive control signal is supplied to display the change or stop display. The special winning opening shutter drive control circuit 47 controls the shutter 24 so as to open and close the special winning opening 8 based on the opening / closing command of the special winning opening 8 issued from the main control circuit 40 via the I / O 45. Supply.

  The storage pipe shutter drive control circuit 48 supplies a drive control signal to the shutter 23 based on a command issued from the main control circuit 40 via the I / O 45. More specifically, when the CPU 41 receives, via the I / O 44, a detection signal indicating that, for example, nine game balls have been won at the big prize opening 8 from the big prize opening sensor 8a, the storage pipe shutter drive is performed. An instruction to open the shutter 23 is given to the control circuit 48. Receiving this opening command, the storage pipe shutter drive control circuit 48 supplies an opening drive control signal to the shutter 23. As a result, the shutter 23 is opened.

  Regarding the operation of returning the shutter 23 to the original state, the storage pipe shutter drive control circuit 48 may supply the closed drive control signal to return the shutter 23 to the original state, or using an urging force such as a coil. May be restored. In addition, the liquid crystal display panel drive control circuit 46, the special prize opening shutter drive control circuit 47, and the storage pipe shutter drive control circuit 48 described above may be arranged on separate circuit boards, or may be combined on one board. It may be arranged, or may be incorporated in the main control circuit 40.

[Information processing flow]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of information processing (game flow) in the pachinko machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In particular, FIG. 10 shows the flow of information processing until the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 3a of the liquid crystal display panel 3 becomes a predetermined combination and shifts to a jackpot state advantageous to the player. It is a flowchart to show.

  In FIG. 10, first, the CPU 41 receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has won from the start port sensor 9a, and determines whether or not a game ball has won the start port 9 (step S1). If it is determined that a game ball has not won at the start port 9, the process of step S1 is repeated until a game ball wins.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1 that a game ball has won the starting port 9, a lottery process is performed (step S2). More specifically, the CPU 41 extracts random value data from, for example, a random number generator (not shown), refers to a reference table stored in the ROM 42, and the random value data is a random number corresponding to a jackpot. It is determined whether it belongs to the range of numerical data. If it is determined that the jackpot belongs, the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot and a jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 43. The jackpot flag may include a probabilistic jackpot flag.

  Next, symbol variation is started (step S3). More specifically, the CPU 41 issues an image display command to the liquid crystal display panel drive control circuit 46 via the I / O 45. The liquid crystal display panel drive control circuit 46 supplies a drive control signal to the symbol display area 3a of the liquid crystal display panel 3 based on the image display command. As a result, the symbols on the symbol display area 3a of the liquid crystal display panel 3 are variably displayed.

  Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not to shift to the jackpot state depending on whether or not the jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 43 (step S4). When the jackpot flag is not stored in the RAM 43 and it is determined that the jackpot is not a jackpot, the off symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 3a of the liquid crystal display panel 3 (step S5).

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 43 in step S4 and it is determined that the jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 3a of the liquid crystal display panel 3 (step S6). Then, it will transfer to a big hit state (refer FIG. 11).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of information processing (game flow) in the pachinko machine 1 ′ according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In particular, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of information processing when the above-mentioned “privilege prize” is given to the player in the big hit state.

  The outline of the jackpot state is to open the big winning opening 8 until a predetermined number (10 in FIG. 11) of game balls are won (or until a predetermined time elapses). Thus, the opening of the special winning opening 8 under this predetermined condition is continuously repeated a plurality of times (15 rounds in FIG. 11).

  In FIG. 11, first, when shifting to the big hit state, the big winning opening 8 is opened (step S <b> 21). More specifically, the CPU 41 issues an open command to the special winning opening shutter drive control circuit 47, and the special winning opening shutter drive control circuit 47 sends an open drive control signal to the shutter 24 based on this open instruction. Supply. As a result, the shutter 24 is opened and the special winning opening 8 is opened.

  Next, the CPU 41 receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has won from the big prize opening sensor 8a, and determines whether or not a game ball has won the big prize opening 8 (step S22). If it is determined that no game ball has been won in the big winning opening 8, the process of step S22 is repeated until a game ball is won. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S22 that a game ball has been won in the big winning opening 8, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out (step S23).

  Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not nine game balls have won the big winning opening 8 (step S24). More specifically, every time the CPU 41 receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has won from the big prize opening sensor 8a, the CPU 41 increments a predetermined variable stored in the RAM 43 and appropriately reads the predetermined variable. As a result, it is determined whether or not nine game balls have won the grand prize opening 8. If it is determined that nine game balls have not won the big winning opening 8, the process proceeds to step S22.

  Here, the nine-ball winning is determined using a predetermined variable stored in the RAM 43. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if nine gaming balls win the big winning opening 8, A predetermined notification detection signal may be issued from the winning prize sensor 8a.

  Next, when it is determined that nine game balls have won the big winning opening 8, the storage is released and the shutter 23 is discharged so that the game balls stored in the storage pipe 21 are discharged to the front side of the transparent game panel 4. Is opened (step S25). More specifically, the CPU 41 issues an opening command to the storage pipe shutter drive control circuit 48 at the timing when it is determined in step S24 that nine game balls have won the big winning opening 8. Thus, the storage pipe shutter drive control circuit 48 that has received this open command supplies the open drive control signal to the shutter 23, whereby the shutter 23 can be opened.

  Next, the CPU 41 receives the detection signal indicating that the game ball has won from the big prize opening sensor 8a, and determines whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 8 (step S26). If it is determined that no game ball has been won in the big winning opening 8, the process of step S26 is repeated until a game ball is won. However, as described above, when the game ball is stored in the storage pipe 21, a plurality of game balls are discharged from the through hole 14b formed above the special winning opening 8 immediately after the release of the storage in step S25. Therefore, the waiting time until there is a winning game ball is very short.

  Next, if it is determined in step S26 that a game ball has been won in the big winning opening 8, the big winning opening 8 is closed (step S27), and the winning ball corresponding to the number of winning in the big winning opening 8 is determined. Is paid out (step S28).

  Here, in a general pachinko machine, when it is determined in step S26 that one game ball has been won in the big winning opening 8 (that is, the tenth game ball has been won), the shutter 24 is driven to close. Since the control signal is supplied and the special winning opening 8 is closed, the predetermined number of winning balls in step S28 corresponds to the winning of one gaming ball.

  However, according to the pachinko machine 1 ′ according to the present embodiment, several game balls are won together at the big winning opening 8 at the same time as the tenth game ball is won by releasing the storage in step S25 described above. As a result (see FIG. 8), as a result, extra payouts according to the number of some of the game balls are performed, and a “privilege prize” can be given to the player. . In addition, as described above, if the game balls are discharged from the through holes 14b and are automatically replenished from a predetermined location as a means for storing the game balls, in each round, The “winning” can be reliably given to the player.

  Finally, the CPU 41 determines whether or not 15 rounds have been completed by appropriately using writing to and reading from the variables stored in the RAM 43 (step S29). If it is determined that 15 rounds have not ended, the process proceeds to step S21. If it is determined that 15 rounds have ended, this subroutine is ended.

  In the pachinko machine according to the present invention, a game area in which a game ball can move is formed on both the front side and the back side of the transparent game panel arranged in front of the liquid crystal display panel, and a game is played between these game areas. Because the transparent game panel is formed with a through-hole so that the ball can move, variations on the movement of the game ball can be expanded, and as a result, it is useful for directing the three-dimensional spatial movement of the game ball. is there.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the enlarged view to which the peripheral part of the starting port of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a section perspective view of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a section perspective view of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the inside of the dotted-line frame in FIG. 7 is expanded and a game ball wins a big winning opening. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow (game flow) of the information processing in the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow (game flow) of the information processing in the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1,1 'Pachinko machine 2 Body frame 3 Liquid crystal display panel 4 Transparent game panel 5 Guide rail 6 Upper plate 7 Operation handle 8 Large winning opening 9 Start opening 10, 11 Normal winning opening 12 Windmill 13a, 13b Obstacle nail 14a-14d penetration Hole 17 Game board 100 First game area 200 Second game area

Claims (6)

A liquid crystal display panel having a symbol display area for variable display and stop display of the symbol, and a transparent gaming panel having translucency disposed in front of the liquid crystal display panel, and the game ball moves during the game As the possible game area, a first game area formed by planting a plurality of obstacle nails on the front surface of the transparent game panel is provided on the front side of the transparent game panel, and the liquid crystal including the symbol display area A pachinko machine provided so that the image display area of the display panel occupies almost the entire game area,
The transparent gaming panel and the liquid crystal display panel are disposed at a predetermined interval, and a second gaming area different from the first gaming area is provided as a gaming area between the transparent gaming panel and the liquid crystal display panel. And,
The transparent game panel includes a first through hole for allowing a game ball to enter the first game area from the first game area, and a game from the second game area to the first game area. A pachinko machine having a second through hole for discharging a sphere.   2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the second game area is formed by planting an obstacle nail on a back surface of the transparent game panel.   The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a ball guide tube that directly connects the first through hole and the second through hole is provided in the second game area. . A start opening provided on the front side of the transparent gaming panel and serving as a trigger for a variable display of symbols in the symbol display area by winning a game ball,
The game ball is provided on the front side of the transparent game panel, and the game ball is opened so that the game ball can enter when the game ball is variably displayed when the game ball wins at the start opening when the game is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol The big prize opening,
A storage unit that is provided between the transparent game panel and the liquid crystal display panel and stores a game ball from the first through hole;
The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage means is configured to discharge the stored game balls from the second through hole.   The pachinko machine according to claim 4, wherein the second through hole is disposed above the special winning opening. The pachinko machine according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising timing control means for controlling the timing of discharging the game balls stored in the storage means to the front side of the transparent game panel.