JP2006247114A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine which makes players feel sufficiently interested in games by arranging a plurality of independent pattern display means on one game board. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine includes the first and second pattern display means 6 and 7 which are formed on a game board 4 where game balls are shot and variably display the figures and first and second starter slots 8 and 9 which are formed on the game board 4 corresponding to each of the pattern display means 6 and 7 and starts the variable display of the figures shown by the respective pattern display means. A distribution means 14 which can discharge the game balls sequentially in the set order toward each of the plurality of starter slots distributes the game balls shot onto the game board 4 to the first and second starter slots 8 and 9 in turn. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a symbol display means for variably displaying symbols and a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of start openings corresponding to each of the symbol display means.

  Usually, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine called type 1, a symbol display means for variably displaying three symbols, a starting port for starting variably displaying symbols displayed on the symbol display means, etc. are formed on the game board. For example, if the same symbols are all stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a big hit state occurs and a large number of game balls can be obtained as prize balls.

However, conventionally, a plurality of symbol display means independent from each other and a plurality of start openings corresponding to each of them are arranged on one game board, and a game ball wins at one of the start openings to cope with it. A pachinko gaming machine in which the displayed symbol display means starts variably displaying has been proposed (for example, disclosed in Patent Document 1). According to such a pachinko gaming machine, a variety of game forms by the respective symbol display means are made different from each other. Game development can be performed.
JP 2003-310925 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above, a plurality of start ports corresponding to each symbol display means must be arranged on one game board. There was a risk of rate bias. Therefore, the symbol display means that is frequently displayed and the symbol display means that are not frequently displayed remarkably appear, and the player can enjoy the interest of the game by providing a plurality of independent symbol display means on one game board. There was a problem that it was not possible to give enough.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can provide a player with a game of interest by providing a plurality of independent symbol display means on one game board. The purpose is to provide pachinko machines.

  The invention according to claim 1 is formed on a game board on which a game ball is shot, and is formed on the game board corresponding to each of the plurality of design display means for displaying the design in a variable manner. In the pachinko gaming machine comprising a plurality of start openings for starting the variable display of the symbols to be displayed by each of the symbol display means, the game balls that are bulleted on the game board are sequentially supplied to the plurality of start openings. In order to distribute, the game apparatus is characterized by including distribution means capable of sequentially discharging the game balls in a set order toward each of the plurality of start ports.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first aspect, the distribution unit includes a holding unit that temporarily holds a game ball that has been ejected on the game board, and the game ball that is held by the holding unit. Detecting means for detecting the state of being played, and driving the holding means when the detecting means detects the holding state of the game ball, and sequentially discharging the game balls toward each of the plurality of start ports Drive means.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first aspect, the allocating means distributes the game balls from the introduction port for introducing the game balls ejected on the game board toward the plurality of start ports. A flow path portion extending to a plurality of discharge ports that can be discharged, and is rotatably disposed in the middle of the flow path portion, and sequentially changes the flow paths of the game balls that pass through the flow path portion with the rotation. And a flow path changing means.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third aspect, the flow path changing means collides with a game ball that passes through the flow path portion, and rotates by the collision force to rotate the game ball. The flow path is sequentially changed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention, the flow path changing means is rotated by colliding with a game ball, and then is stopped at a predetermined position by a magnetic force. It is characterized by being able to pass through to the discharge port.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game balls that are bulleted on the game board are sequentially distributed to the plurality of start openings, and therefore, the winning rate is uneven for each start opening due to the difference in the positions of the start openings. Can be avoided, and it is possible to sufficiently provide the player with an interest in gaming by providing a plurality of independent symbol display means on one game board.

  According to the invention of claim 2, the holding state of the game ball by the holding unit is detected by the detection unit, the holding unit is driven by the driving unit, and the game balls are sequentially discharged toward each of the plurality of start ports. Therefore, the game ball distributing operation can be performed reliably and smoothly.

  According to the invention of claim 3, the flow path of the game balls passing through the flow path portion is sequentially changed with the rotation of the flow path changing means, and the game balls are sequentially set in the setting order toward each of the plurality of start ports. Therefore, the sorting means can be configured with a relatively simple configuration.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the flow path changing means collides with the game ball passing through the flow path portion and rotates by the collision force to sequentially change the flow path of the game ball. This driving means can be eliminated, and the manufacturing cost, maintenance cost, etc. can be reduced.

  According to the invention of claim 5, since the flow path changing means collides with the game ball and rotates and then stops at a predetermined position by magnetic force, the game ball can pass to any one of the outlets, so that it is simple. With this configuration, the flow path changing means can be stopped at a predetermined position, and the game ball can be more reliably guided to the selected outlet.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment has a front frame 3 to which a glass plate 2 is attached, and the player can visually observe the game board 4 from the glass plate 2. It is configured as follows. The game board 4 is formed with a plurality of nails or windmills (not shown) in addition to the special winning opening 10.

  An accessory 5 is formed in the approximate center of the game board 4, and a first symbol display means 6 and a second symbol display means 7 each comprising a liquid crystal display device are disposed on the left and right sides of the accessory 5 respectively. Has been. The first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 can independently display a plurality of symbols on each screen in a variable manner. Further, a pair of left and right first start ports 8 corresponding to the first symbol display means 6 and second start ports 9 corresponding to the second symbol display means 7 are formed at a position below the accessory 5.

  That is, when a game ball wins at the first start port 8, a plurality of symbols on the first symbol display means 6 are started to be displayed in a variable manner, and when a game ball wins at the second start port 9, the second symbol display means 7 A plurality of symbols are started to be displayed in a variable manner, and each of them can display an independent game. Then, for example, if the same symbols are all stopped and displayed on the first symbol display means 6 or the second symbol display means 7, a “hit state” occurs, and the big prize opening 10 is opened and closed at a predetermined time and timing. Thus, the player can acquire a large number of game balls.

  Furthermore, in the vicinity of the lower part of the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7 in the accessory 5, storage number display lamps 15 and 16 each consisting of four lamps are formed. When the game ball further wins the start opening during the symbol changing operation, the lamp is turned on in accordance with the number of winning prizes, and the number of pools can be displayed to the player. A handle 11 is disposed at the lower right corner of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that the game ball in the upper plate 12 can be ejected to the game board 4 by rotating the handle 11. Moreover, the code | symbol 13 in the same figure has shown the lower pan of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the center of the accessory 5, as shown in FIG. 2, a flow path portion 17 through which a game ball can pass is formed. The flow path unit 17 discharges the game balls from the introduction port 17a for introducing the game balls bullets on the game board 4 toward the two start ports (the first start port 8 and the second start port 9). A pair of discharge ports 17b and 17c is formed, and a distribution chamber 17d communicating with both the introduction port 17a and the discharge ports 17b and 17c is formed in the middle.

  The distribution chamber 17d and the flow path portion 17 at the upper part thereof are distributed to a detection means 19, a holding means 18 (also serving as a flow path changing means of the present invention), and a motor 20 as a drive means (see FIG. 3). Means 14 are provided. The holding means 18 is composed of a disk-like member that is rotatably arranged around the rotation axis L1 by the motor 20 in the distribution chamber 17d, and a recess 18a that can hold a game ball is formed in a part thereof. ing.

  The detection means 19 includes a sensor that can detect that the game ball reaches the sorting chamber 17d through the flow path portion 17, and can detect that the game ball is held by the holding means 18. It is said that. The detection means 19 and a control means (not shown) for driving the motor 20 are electrically connected. When the detection means 19 detects a game ball, the holding means 18 is rotated in either the left or right direction. Configured to get.

  The game ball introduced from the introduction port 17a is temporarily held in the recess 18a of the holding means 18, while the holding state is detected by the detecting means 19, and a control signal is transmitted from the detecting means 19 to the motor 20 side. Then, the holding means 18 rotates leftward (counterclockwise around the rotation axis L1) or rightward (clockwise around the rotation axis L1) while holding the game ball. Become.

  The rotation direction of the holding means 18 is set to be alternated between right and left, and the flow path of the game balls passing through the flow path portion 17 is sequentially changed with the rotation. In other words, when the holding means 18 is rotated to the left and stopped with the concave portion 18a facing downward, the held game ball falls to the discharge port 17b and can win the first start port 8. When the holding means 18 is rotated to the right and is stopped with the recess 18a facing downward, the held game ball falls to the discharge port 17c and can win the second start port 9. ing.

  As a result, the game balls can be sequentially discharged in a set order toward the two start ports (the first start port 8 and the second start port 9), so that the game balls are sequentially transferred to the two start ports. Can be sorted. Thus, due to the difference in the arrangement positions of the first start port 8 and the second start port 9, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a bias in the winning rate for each start port, and a plurality of independent plurals on one game board 4 can be avoided. It is possible to sufficiently give the player an interest in gaming by providing the symbol display means (the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7).

  Further, as the holding means 18 (which also serves as the flow path changing means) is rotated, the flow paths of the game balls passing through the flow path section 17 are sequentially changed, and a plurality of start ports (the first start port 8 and the second start port) are changed. Since the game balls can be sequentially discharged in the set order toward each of the mouths 9), the distribution means 14 can be configured with a relatively simple configuration. Since the game balls can be temporarily held in the recesses 18 a of the holding means 18, the game balls passing through the flow path portion 17 are alternately discharged toward the first start port 8 and the second start port 9 one by one. It is possible to avoid the bias of the winning rate for each starting port more reliably.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has an overall configuration substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, but as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the accessory 5 formed at the center of the gaming board is used. Is provided with a sorting means 14 ′ different from the sorting means 14. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected to the component similar to the said 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The distribution means 14 'includes a detection means 19, a holding means 21 (also serving as a flow path changing means of the present invention) made of a fan-like plate member when viewed from the front, and a motor 20 (see FIG. 5) as a drive means. Among them, the holding means 21 is disposed in a sorting chamber 17d formed in the middle of the flow path portion 17 so as to be rotatable about the rotation axis L2 by driving the motor 20, and with rotation, Thus, the flow path of the game balls passing through the flow path portion 17 can be sequentially changed.

  That is, as in the first embodiment, the detection means 18 and the control means (not shown) for driving the motor 20 are electrically connected, and the holding means 21 is at the center position as shown in FIG. When the detection means 19 detects the game ball, the motor 20 is driven to rotate leftward or rightward about the rotation axis L4, and the first starting port 8 side And the game balls are distributed in order to the second starting port 9 side. For example, after the detection means 19 detects the passage of the game ball, when the holding means 21 is rotated to the left from the state of FIG. 2 and stopped, the game ball held on the upper portion of the holding means 21 is discharged to the outlet 17c. When the game ball detects the passage of the game ball by the detection means 19 and then the holding means 21 is rotated to the right and stopped, The game ball held at the upper part of the holding means 21 is configured to fall to the discharge port 17b side and win the first start port 8.

  As a result, the game balls can be sequentially distributed to the two start ports, and the difference in the arrangement positions of the first start port 8 and the second start port 9 results in a bias in the winning rate for each start port. Since a plurality of independent symbol display means (the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means 7) are provided on one game board 4, the game is sufficiently interesting for the player. Can be granted.

  Further, similarly to the first embodiment, the flow path of the game balls passing through the flow path portion 17 is sequentially changed with the rotation of the holding means 21, and a plurality of start ports (the first start port 8 and the second start port) are changed. Since the game balls can be discharged sequentially in the setting order toward each of 9), the sorting means 14 'can be configured with a relatively simple configuration. The holding means 21 is not limited to a fan shape, and may have another shape (rectangular shape or elliptical shape in front view).

Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has substantially the same overall configuration as the first and second embodiments, but is formed at the center of the game board as shown in FIGS. The accessory 5 is provided with sorting means 14 "different from the sorting means 14 and 14 '. The same components as those of the previous embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof is omitted. Description is omitted.

  The distribution means 14 ″ is extended on the back side of the game board 4, the flow path changing means 22 made of a bowl-shaped plate member in front view, the interlocking plate 23 connected to the flow path changing means 22. The projecting portion 24, a magnet 25 fixed to the distal end side of the interlocking plate 23, and a magnet 25 fixed to the projecting portion 24 and magnets 26a and 26b having different polarities are formed. In the sorting chamber 17d formed in the middle of the path portion 17, it is made rotatable about the rotation axis L3, and the flow path of the game balls passing through the flow path portion 17 is sequentially changed along with the rotation. Configured to get.

  The interlocking plate 23 is connected on the back surface side of the flow path changing means 22 and can rotate around the rotation axis L3 together with the flow path changing means 22. The magnet 25 fixed to the tip of the magnet 25 is located at a position facing the magnet 26b in a state where the flow path changing means 22 rotates to the right and is stationary (the state shown in FIGS. 6 and 8). In the state where the pulling force is exerted and the flow path changing means 22 is rotated to the left and is stationary (the state shown in FIG. 9), the position is opposed to the magnet 26a. I work.

  Further, the flow path changing means 22 is configured to collide with a game ball passing through the flow path portion 17 and rotate by the collision force. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, when the game ball collides with the lower part of the flow path changing means 22 that is rotated to the right and is stationary by the magnetic force of the magnets 25 and 26b, the collision force causes the magnets 25 and 26b to Since the flow path changing means 22 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation axis L3 against the magnetic force, the game ball from the discharge port 17b to the first start port 8 as shown in FIG. Is discharged.

  At this time, the magnet 25 is brought into a position facing the magnet 26a by the interlocking of the interlocking plate 23, and the flow path changing means 22 is stationary by the magnetic force. In this stationary state, when the next game ball collides with the lower part of the flow path changing means 22, the flow path changing means 22 rotates against the magnetic force of the magnets 25 and 26a by the collision force. Since it rotates rightward (clockwise) around the axis L3, the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 17c to the first start port 8.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, as in the previous embodiment, the game balls can be distributed in order to the two start ports (the first start port 8 and the second start port 9), and these start ports are arranged. Due to the difference in position, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a bias in the winning rate at each starting port, so a plurality of independent symbol display means (the first symbol display means 6 and the second symbol display means on one game board 4). 7), it is possible to sufficiently give the player the interests of the game.

  Further, according to the distribution means 14 ″, the flow path changing means 22 collides with the game balls passing through the flow path portion 17, and rotates by the collision force to sequentially change the flow paths of the game balls. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the need for separate driving means such as a motor, and to reduce manufacturing costs, maintenance costs, etc. Furthermore, the flow path changing means 22 collides with the game ball and rotates, and then the magnet 25. And the magnet 26a or the magnet 26b are stopped at a predetermined position by the magnetic force generated, and the game ball can pass to any one of the discharge ports 17b or 17c, so that the flow path changing means 22 is stopped at the predetermined position with a simple configuration. The game ball can be more reliably guided to the selected outlet.

  In the present embodiment, the magnet 25 is formed on the interlocking plate 23 interlocked with the flow path changing unit 22, but the magnet 25 may be formed directly on the back side of the flow path changing unit 22. The magnets 25, 26a, or 26b may be permanent magnets, electromagnets, or magnetized members. Further, a magnet is formed on either the flow path changing means 22 side or the opposite side, and iron is disposed on the other side, so that the flow path changing means 22 is attracted by the magnetic force attracting the magnet and iron. May be stopped at a predetermined position. Note that the means for stopping the flow path changing means 22 in the left-right swinging state is replaced with a magnet as described above in another form (for example, the flow path changing means 22 is locked at a predetermined position). Or the like).

  As mentioned above, although 1st-3rd embodiment was demonstrated, this invention is not limited to these, For example, it applies also to what formed the symbol display means and the starting port 3 or more on one game board. can do. Further, the distribution means is capable of sequentially discharging the game balls in a set order toward each of the plurality of start openings in order to sequentially distribute the game balls bullets on the game board to the plurality of start openings. For example, it is good also as a thing of another form (For example, it is not formed in an accessory but formed independently, etc.).

  A pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of symbol display means for variably displaying symbols, and a plurality of start openings corresponding to each of the symbol display means, in which game balls that are bulleted on the game board are distributed to the plurality of start openings in order. Therefore, as long as it is provided with sorting means that can sequentially discharge the game balls in a set order toward each of the plurality of start ports, it is also applicable to those having different appearance shapes or other functions added. be able to.

Front view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram showing the objects in the pachinko machine Sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the accessory in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. VV line sectional view in FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the accessory in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. VII-VII line sectional view in FIG. Schematic diagram showing the operation of the sorting means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment (a state in which the pachinko gaming machine is rotated to the right and is stationary) Schematic diagram showing the operation of the sorting means (state of turning leftward and stationary)

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Glass plate 3 Front frame 4 Game board 5 Accompaniment 6 1st symbol display means 7 2nd symbol display means 8 1st starting port 9 2nd starting port 10 Grand prize opening 11 Handle 12 Upper plate 13 Lower plate 14, 14 ′, 14 ″ Distributing means 15, 16 Storage number display lamp 17 Channel portion 17 a Inlet port 17 b, 17 c Discharge port 18, 21 Holding means 19 Detecting means 20 Motor (driving means)
22 Flow path changing means 23 Interlocking plate 24 Projection part 25, 26a, 26b Magnet

Claims (5)

A plurality of symbol display means formed on a game board on which a game ball is bulleted and variably displaying symbols;
A plurality of starting ports for starting variable display of symbols formed on the game board corresponding to each of the symbol display means and displayed by each symbol display means;
In a pachinko machine equipped with
In order to distribute the game balls bullets on the game board to the plurality of start ports in order, the game device has a distribution means capable of sequentially discharging the game balls in a set order toward each of the plurality of start ports. Characteristic pachinko machine. The sorting means is
Holding means for once holding a game ball that has been bulleted on the game board;
Detecting means for detecting that the game ball is held by the holding means;
Driving means for driving the holding means when the detecting means detects the holding state of the game ball, and sequentially discharging the game balls toward each of the plurality of start ports;
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: The sorting means is
A flow path portion extending from an introduction port for introducing a game ball bulleted on the game board to a plurality of discharge ports capable of discharging the game ball toward the plurality of start ports;
A flow path changing means that is rotatably arranged in the middle of the flow path section and sequentially changes the flow path of the game ball passing through the flow path section in accordance with the rotation direction;
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   4. The pachinko game according to claim 3, wherein the flow path changing means collides with a game ball passing through the flow path portion and rotates by the collision force to sequentially change the flow path of the game ball. Machine.   5. The flow path changing means is capable of allowing the game ball to pass to any one of the outlets by rotating after colliding with the game ball and rotating by magnetic force. The pachinko machine described.

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