JP2006340895A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine effectively disposed with an illumination device and the like without pressing a lower part space of a game board despite a structure having two large winning holes in the game area and allowing even inexperienced players to sufficiently enjoy the Pachinko game. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine is provided with a symbol variable display device 4 disposed on a game area on the game board and variably displaying symbols, and a variable winning device 10 opening a large winning hole when variable symbols on the symbol variable display device are complete into a prescribed symbol and stop to produce a special game state. A first large winning hole 8 and a second large winning hole 9 as the large winning holes of the variable winning device 10 are disposed in the game area 3 in vertically different positions. When first winning symbols for shifting to the special game state are complete and stop on the symbol variable display device 4, the first large winning hole 8 is opened and, when second winning symbols are complete and stop on the symbol variable display device 4, the second large winning hole 9 is opened. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a special winning opening that is opened when a special gaming state occurs, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of special winning openings.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a specific start winning opening, the three rows of symbols of the symbol variation display device are displayed in a variable manner so as to flow from top to bottom, and then those symbols are stopped and set on a predetermined determination line. When a predetermined pattern is prepared, a special gaming state, that is, a big hit, opens a large winning opening of the variable winning device, and pachinko gaming machines capable of winning a lot of game balls are widely used.

  In this type of pachinko machine, when the special winning state is entered and the large winning opening of the variable winning device is opened, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, ten pieces) are won in the open state or a predetermined time after being released. A round is repeated up to the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 rounds) on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area during the period until (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, and many game balls are awarded. Can be done.

  However, once the special game state is entered and the special winning opening is opened, the game ball is usually guided to a specific area, the round is continued, and the player holds the game ball until the round reaches the maximum number of times. There is a problem that the pachinko game is likely to be monotonous because it is simply in a state of being continuously played.

Therefore, conventionally, there are two large winning holes arranged in the lower part of the game board, a specific area is provided in each large winning hole, and a specific area is switched between the two large winning holes and used. A gaming machine is proposed in Patent Document 1 below.
JP 2004-16714 A

  However, this type of conventional pachinko gaming machine having two large winning openings has a large large winning opening in parallel with the lower part of the game board, so the space under the game board has two large openings. There was a problem that it was impossible to place an illumination device or the like placed near the lower part of the game board because it was occupied and pressed by the winning opening.

  Also, in this type of conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a special game state is entered, one of the special winning areas on both sides is activated by random lottery, and the game is applied to the activated special winning area of the specific area. If the ball is not won, the special game state ends, and there is a problem that the game becomes very unfavorable for an inexperienced player who cannot recognize the activated specific area.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and even in a gaming machine having two large winning openings, an electric decoration device or the like is effectively arranged without pressing the space below the gaming board. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can be enjoyed sufficiently even if it is not a skilled player.

In order to achieve the above object, a pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is arranged in a game area on a game board, and a symbol variation display device for variably displaying symbols, and a variation symbol of the symbol variation display device is provided. In a pachinko gaming machine comprising a variable winning device that stops in line with a predetermined symbol and opens a special winning opening when a special gaming state occurs,
As the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device, the first big prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are arranged in the game area with a difference in the vertical position, and the first big hit symbol for shifting to the special gaming state is the symbol variation display device. When the game stops together, the first big prize opening is opened, and when the second big hit symbol for transitioning to the special gaming state stops together on the symbol variation display device, the variable prize winning opens the second big prize opening. Control means is provided.

  Here, as in claim 2, the first big prize opening is arranged on the right side of the game area, the second big prize opening is arranged at the lower center of the game area, and fired toward the right side of the game area. It can be configured such that substantially all of the game balls win the first grand prize opening. Further, as in claim 3, a plurality of winning paths can be provided inside the first grand prize opening, and a winning ball detector having the same function can be provided in each winning path.

  In the pachinko gaming machine having the above configuration, the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are arranged with a difference in the vertical position, so a game in which two large prize winning openings are arranged in parallel at the bottom of the conventional game board. Unlike the machine, the lower part of the game board is not occupied and pressed by the big prize opening, and the lighting device and the like can be well placed near the lower part of the game board. Also, when the predetermined first big hit symbol is stopped on the symbol variation display device, the first big winning opening is opened, and the predetermined second big hit symbol is stopped on the symbol variation display device. Because the 2nd grand prize opening is opened, even a player who is not a pachinko expert but an inexperienced player can recognize the big winning opening on the side that is quickly opened, and the player can respond to the direction of the shot. You can easily enjoy a pachinko game by adjusting a lot and winning a lot of game balls.

  In addition, as in claim 2, the first grand prize opening is arranged on the right side of the game area, the second big prize opening is arranged at the lower center of the game area, and the game ball launched toward the right side of the game area If the first big winning symbol is aligned and stopped by the symbol variation display device, it is possible to adjust the target area of the hitting ball relatively easily. If a ball is fired aiming at the right side, most of the game balls launched into the opened first big prize opening will win.

  Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently enjoy the pachinko game even by a normal player who is not a skilled player by minimizing waste balls. In addition, since the winning rate for the 1st grand prize opening and the winning rate for the 2nd big prize opening can be adjusted separately by adjusting the nail, etc., It is possible to easily adjust the exit pitch so as to lower the winning rate for the two major winning openings.

  Furthermore, in the case where almost all of the game balls launched toward the right side of the game area are configured to win the first grand prize opening, a large number of game balls will win the first big prize opening in a short time. However, as in claim 3, by providing a plurality of winning paths at the first grand prize opening and providing a winning ball detector having the same function in each winning path, a large number of game balls can be shortened. Even when winning in time, it is possible to quickly detect the winning ball and output a count signal. When the predetermined number of winnings is reached, the first big winning opening is closed immediately and the number of winnings exceeding the set value is reached. Can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a front view of a game board 1 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the figure, a game area 3 is defined by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b formed on the board surface of the game board 1, and the game balls launched by the ball striking device are guided into the game area 3, and various game balls are used. A large number of nails, windmills, and various winning holes are provided in the game area.

  A symbol variation display device 4 is arranged at the upper center of the game area 3 of the game board 1. The symbol variation display device 4 is provided with, for example, a full-color liquid crystal display, and is displayed so that, for example, three rows of symbols flow from the top to the bottom when starting a prize, and a predetermined symbol (for example, “777” or “666”) is displayed. Etc.), the game shifts to a special game state (big hit state).

  In addition, a start winning port 5 for generating a start winning is provided below the symbol variation display device 4 in the game area 3, and a winning gate 6 is disposed on the left side of the symbol variation display device 4, and below that. The normal winning ports 7a to 7c are arranged, and the normal winning port 7d is arranged on the right side. As shown in FIG. 7, the winning gate 6, the start winning opening 5 and the normal winning openings 7 a to 7 d have a gate detector 32, a start winning opening detector 30, and a normal win for detecting a winning ball won there. A mouth detector 33 is provided. An electric blade 5a is provided at the start winning opening 5 serving as a normal electric accessory, and is opened and closed by an electric blade solenoid 5b in FIG. It should be noted that another upper start winning opening is provided above the start winning opening 5, and the start winning process is also performed when a game ball wins the upper start winning opening.

  Furthermore, at the lower part of the game area 3, the first big prize winning port 8 and the second big prize winning port 9 of the variable prize winning device 10 are arranged in a stepped manner with a difference in the vertical position. That is, the first grand prize opening 8 is arranged on the right side of the start prize opening 5 that is the right side of the game area 3, and the second big prize opening 9 is directly below the start prize opening 5, that is, at the center of the lower part. It is disposed below the mouth 8.

  As the first grand prize opening 8 and the second big prize opening 9, the big prize opening having the structure shown in FIGS. The large winning opening is mounted on the front face of a winning opening case 11 made of synthetic resin in a rectangular box shape so that a rectangular plate-shaped opening / closing member 12 can be opened and closed via shafts 12a on both sides. Two winning ball passages 13a and 13b are formed in the inner case 11 downward. The opening / closing member 12 is opened with a shaft 12a attached to the lower part on both sides as a fulcrum so that the upper part protrudes forward. When the opening / closing member 12 is opened, the game ball that has entered the case 11 has two winning ball paths 13a, 13b is introduced. Moreover, the side wall part 12c is provided in the both sides of the opening / closing member 12, and the engaging part 12b which can be engaged with the engaging recessed part 18b of the rocking | swiveling member 18 mentioned later protrudes in the side wall part 12c.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the opening / closing member 12 of the special winning opening is opened / closed by a link of the electromagnetic solenoid 14, the reciprocating member 17, and the swinging member 18. The electromagnetic solenoid 14 is accommodated in the left side portion in the prize opening case 11, and is attached with its plunger 15 facing the front opening / closing member 12 side. A coil spring 16 is fitted on the plunger 15, and the plunger 15 is pushed out by the urging force of the coil spring 16 when power is not supplied. A reciprocating member 17 is fixed to the tip of the plunger 15, and a connecting shaft 17 a is provided on the reciprocating member 17.

  On the other hand, the swing member 18 is pivotally supported in the case 11 by a shaft 18a. The swing member 18 is connected to the reciprocating member 17 via a connecting shaft 17a. The swing member 18 is a reciprocating member. It swings in conjunction with 17 reciprocating motions. As shown in FIG. 6, an engaging recess 18b is provided on the distal end side of the swing member 18, and the engaging portion 12b of the opening / closing member 12 is engaged with the engaging recess 18b.

  By such a link mechanism connected to the electromagnetic solenoid 14 and its plunger 15, the opening / closing member 12 maintains a closed state as shown in FIG. 4 when the electromagnetic solenoid 14 is not operated, and the electromagnetic solenoid 14 is energized. When the plunger 15 and the reciprocating member 17 are pulled back, as shown in FIG. 5, the swinging member 18 operates so as to raise the engaging recess 18b with the shaft 18a as a fulcrum. The upper part is opened to push forward.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, two winning ball passages 13a and 13b having the same function are arranged side by side on the left and right inside the big winning opening. The left big prize opening detector 34 and the right big prize opening detector 35 are attached. In other words, this grand prize opening is not provided with a conventional V zone and a V zone detector for detecting a winning ball that has won the V zone, and all winning balls are collected in the winning ball paths 13a and 13b. The left big prize opening detector 34 or the right big prize opening detector 35 is equally detected.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an electrical decoration device 28 is provided along the inner rail at the lower part of the game area 3, and a decorative lamp 28 a is built therein.

  As described above, the first grand prize winning port 8 and the second grand prize winning port 9 are arranged in the lower portion of the game area 3, but the first grand prize winning port 8 and the second grand prize winning port 9 are arranged in steps. Therefore, there is a relatively large space for placing the electrical decoration device, and the lower space of the game area is not squeezed by the first big prize winning port 8 and the second big prize winning port 9, The illumination device 28 can be arranged with a good design.

  In addition, when a big hit is generated with the special first big hit symbol “777” and the first big winning opening 8 is opened, almost all of the game balls launched toward the right side of the game area are the first big. The nail in the game area is adjusted so that the winning opening 8 is won.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 20 of the pachinko gaming machine is configured with a microcomputer as a basic component, and based on program data stored in the ROM 22 in advance, a CPU 21 that executes various processes associated with the progress of the pachinko game, It comprises a ROM 22 for storing fixed data such as program data, a RAM 23 that operates as a work area for the CPU 21 and serves as a temporary data storage area for various calculations, and an input / output circuit 24.

  The input / output circuit 24 is connected with the above-described symbol variation display device 4 and the electric blade solenoid 5b as output devices, and is connected with the first big prize opening solenoid solenoid 8b and the second big prize opening solenoid 9b of the variable prize winning device 10. In addition, a decorative lamp 28a is connected. In addition, as input devices, the start winning opening detector 30 for detecting the winning ball that has won the starting winning opening 5, the gate detector 32 for detecting the game ball that has passed the winning gate 6, and the normal winning openings 7a to 7d have been won. A normal winning opening detector 33 for detecting a game ball is connected, and in the variable winning apparatus 10, two left and right large winning opening detectors 34, 35 for detecting a winning ball won in the first big winning opening 8, and the first Two left and right large winning opening detectors 34 and 35 for detecting a winning ball won in the two large winning openings 9 are connected to the input / output circuit 24. A proximity switch or the like can be used as a detector for these game balls.

  The CPU 21 has a function of comprehensively controlling the progress of the game, and controls a payout ball by controlling a prize ball payout device (not shown) according to the winning situation of the game ball. When a game ball is won in 5, three rows of symbols are variably displayed on the display of the symbol variation display device 4, and when these symbols stop in line with a predetermined symbol, the first big prize opening Control is performed to open 8 or the second grand prize winning opening 9. Here, for example, when the second big hit symbol of “111” to “666” is aligned and the normal big hit is generated, the second big winning opening 9 in the lower center is opened, and the first big hit symbol of “777” is aligned. When a special big hit occurs, the right first big winning opening 8 is opened.

  In addition, when the big winning symbols are stopped together, a plurality of rounds are repeatedly executed, with the period during which the first big prize opening 8 or the second big prize opening 9 is opened at one time as one round. When the first big winning opening 8 is opened with the special big hit of the first big hit symbol, the period of one round is ended when nine game balls are won, and this is repeated for a maximum of 15 rounds. On the other hand, when the second big winning opening 9 is opened with the normal big hit of the second big winning symbol, the period of one round is ended when nine game balls are won, and this is repeated for a maximum of seven rounds. Note that the maximum time of one round is set to 29.5 seconds, for example, and the round ends when the time elapses. Further, the number of prize balls to be paid out at the time of winning a prize is, for example, 14 for each winning ball in the case of the first grand prize opening 8, and 12 for each winning prize in the case of the winning in the second big prize opening 9. Is set.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine having the above configuration will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The CPU 21 proceeds to step 110 from step 100 when the game ball enters the start winning opening 5 and is detected by the start winning opening detector 30 during the game, and the display of the symbol variation display device 4 has three rows. The symbols are variably displayed so as to flow from top to bottom, and the jackpot lottery is performed by acquiring a random number, and the symbols of the symbol variation display device 4 are controlled to be stopped based on the result of the jackpot lottery (step 120). .

  Then, in step 130, the CPU 21 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the stop symbol, and determines that it is a big hit when the symbols stop in line with a predetermined symbol, for example, “111” to “777”. Then, the process proceeds to step 140, and if it is not a big hit, the process returns to step 100 again.

  In step 140, the CPU 21 determines whether the stop symbol that has been a big hit is the first big hit symbol “777” or the second big hit symbols “111” to “666”, and the second big hit symbol “111”. In the case where a normal big hit is obtained from "" to "666", the process proceeds to step 150, where the opening / closing member 9a of the second big winning opening 9 is opened. Then, the process proceeds to step 160, where “1” is added to the storage area for counting the number of rounds. Next, in step 170, the second big prize opening is opened when the opening / closing member 9a of the second big prize opening 9 is opened. It is determined whether or not the number of winning balls that have won 9 has reached a predetermined 9 and whether or not the maximum open time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed.

  Here, if the number of winning balls won in the second grand prize opening 9 is less than 9, step 170 is repeated, and if the number of winning balls reaches 9, the process proceeds to the next step 180, where The opening / closing member 9a of the two major winning openings 9 is closed to finish this round. Or, when the opening time of the second big prize opening 9 reaches the maximum time, even if the number of winning balls is less than nine, the opening / closing member 9a of the second big prize opening 9 is closed and this round Exit.

  Then, in step 190, it is determined whether or not the number of currently completed rounds has reached the maximum of 7 rounds. If the number of rounds has not reached the maximum number of rounds (7 rounds), the process returns to step 150 again. In the next round, the second grand prize opening 9 is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 190 that the number of currently completed rounds has reached the maximum of 7 rounds, the process proceeds to step 250, where the big hit is completed.

  On the other hand, when the stopped symbol is the first jackpot symbol “777” and is determined to be a special jackpot in step 140, the CPU 21 proceeds to step 200 and opens / closes 8 a of the first jackpot 8. Is released. At this time, the player recognizes that a special big hit has occurred, adjusts the launch handle so that the falling position of the game ball to be launched into the game area 3 is on the right side of the game area 3, and Launch. That is, in order to drop the game ball to the opened first big prize opening 8, the player turns a shooting handle (not shown) almost fully and directs the hit ball to the right side of the game area, that is, the first big prize opening 8. And fire. As described above, the nail on the right side of the game area is adjusted so that all of the game balls fired on the right side of the game area are awarded to the first grand prize opening 8, so that the player faces the right side of the game area. When fired, most of the hit balls can be won in the first grand prize opening 8.

  Then, the process proceeds to step 210, where “1” is added to the storage area for counting the number of rounds. Next, in step 220, the first big prize opening 8 is opened when the opening / closing member 8a of the first big prize opening 8 is opened. Whether or not the number of winning balls won in the predetermined number 9 has been reached, and whether or not the maximum elapsed time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening / closing member 8a of the first major winning opening 8 is opened. Determine whether.

  Here, if the number of winning balls won in the first grand prize opening 8 does not reach the predetermined nine, or if the opening time of the opening / closing member 8a of the first big prize opening 8 is within a predetermined time, Step 220 is repeated until the number of winning balls reaches nine or until a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses. When the number of winning balls reaches the predetermined nine or when the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 230, and the opening / closing member 8a of the first big winning opening 8 is closed to finish this round. To do.

  Then, in step 240, in the same manner as described above, it is determined whether or not the number of currently completed rounds has reached the maximum of 15 rounds. If the number of rounds has not reached the maximum number of rounds (15 rounds), Returning to step 200, the next round is entered and the first big prize opening 8 is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 240 that the number of currently completed rounds has reached the maximum of 15 rounds, the process proceeds to step 250, where the jackpot processing is terminated.

  In this way, when the symbol of the symbol variation display device 4 stops at the first big hit symbol “777” and becomes a special big hit, and the right first big winning opening 8 is opened, the hit ball aimed at the right side Since almost all of them win the first grand prize opening 8, even a normal player who is not a skilled player can obtain a lot of prize balls by minimizing waste balls. Further, for the pachinko hall side, it is possible to adjust the winning rate for entering the second large winning opening 9 in the lower center by adjusting the nail. Even if the winning rate of the second large winning slot 9 is adjusted, Since it does not affect the winning rate of the big winning opening 8, it is possible to adjust the pitch without reducing the player's expectation.

  In other words, in a conventional pachinko machine having only one big winning opening, if a normal big winning and a special big winning are set according to the stop pattern, the winning percentage to the big winning opening is adjusted to be low. The winning percentage will be lowered for both regular and special jackpots. Therefore, the ball is cut with both big hits, and the popularity of the player with respect to the pachinko gaming machine is likely to be reduced. However, according to the present invention, when a big hit occurs in the first big hit symbol, almost all of the hit balls will win the first big winning opening 8 if they are aimed at the right side. As much as possible, a lot of prize balls can be obtained, and the player can enjoy a pachinko game with great expectations.

  Also, as described above, when a special big hit occurs, by making a right hit, a large amount of game balls will win the first big prize opening 8 in a short time. Are not provided with a conventional V zone and a V zone detector for detecting a winning ball won in the V zone. Accordingly, at the first grand prize opening 8, the left big prize opening detector 34 or the right big prize opening detector disposed in the passage through the two winning ball paths 13a and 13b in which all winning balls are arranged in parallel. The winning ball is detected at 35, and even when a large number of game balls are won, the number of winning balls can be quickly counted.

  In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 10 is provided with the big winning opening on the right side and the lower center of the game area, but the first winning winning opening and the second winning opening are not limited to the positions. Even in such a case, when the game balls are fired toward the first grand prize opening, almost all the game balls can be configured to win.

  In the above embodiment, when the first big hit symbol “777” is a big hit, the maximum number of rounds is set to 15 rounds, and when the second big hit symbol “111” to “666” is a big hit, Although the number of rounds is set to 7 rounds, the number of rounds can be set to an arbitrary number.

  In addition, the number of payout balls is 14 per winning ball when winning the first grand prize opening 8, and the number of winning balls is 12 per winning ball when winning the second big winning opening 9. These prize balls can be set arbitrarily.

It is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a big prize opening. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. It is a left side view of a big prize opening. It is a left view of the big winning opening when the opening / closing member is opened. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. 2. It is a block diagram of the configuration of the control unit. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of a pachinko gaming machine.

Explanation of symbols

1-game board 3-game area 4-design variation display device 5-start winning port 8-first grand prize port 9-second grand prize port 10-variable prize device 12-opening / closing member 13-winning ball passage 14-electromagnetic Solenoid 34-Left Prize Winner Detector 35-Right Prize Winner Detector

Claims (3)

The symbol variation display device arranged in the game area on the game board and displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and when the special symbols are generated when the variation symbols of the symbol variation display device are stopped in line with the predetermined symbols, In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a variable winning device that releases
As the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device, the first big prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are arranged in the game area with a difference in the vertical position, and the first big hit symbol for shifting to the special gaming state is the symbol variation display device. When the game stops together, the first big prize opening is opened, and when the second big hit symbol for transitioning to the special gaming state stops together on the symbol variation display device, the variable prize winning opens the second big prize opening. A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that a control means is provided.   The first grand prize opening is arranged on the right side of the game area, the second big prize opening is arranged at the lower center of the game area, and substantially all of the game balls launched toward the right side of the game area are The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is configured to win a first grand prize opening.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of winning paths are provided in the first grand prize opening, and a winning ball detector having the same function is provided in each of the winning paths.