JP2722418B2 - Pachinko game machine hitting control device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Purpose of the Invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to a hit control device for a pachinko game machine configured to exhibit a prize state in which a winning probability is extremely high when a predetermined condition is satisfied. About.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, a pachinko game machine having a built-in slot machine has been provided. In this case, the slot machine is
A plurality of display means including, for example, an LED segment or a liquid crystal display are provided at a substantially central portion of the board, and when a pachinko ball wins at a specific winning opening provided on the board, a plurality of types of characters or pictures are provided. One piece of symbol information selected at random from among the symbol information is displayed on each display means. Then, when the symbol information displayed on each display means has a predetermined special prize pattern, the control device of the slot machine drives the electric accessory, thereby switching to the special prize state in which the winning probability is extremely high. Has become. Therefore, when the special prize state occurs, the player can acquire a large amount of pachinko balls.

By the way, since such a special prize state occurs based on a predetermined probability, when a player who has acquired a large amount of pachinko balls due to the occurrence of a special prize continues playing with the acquired pachinko balls, the special prize state is generated again. The probability increases. For this reason, allowing the player who has generated the special prize to continue the game is not a good business practice, such as the distribution of profits being offset, so in a pachinko hall, generally, when the special prize state ends The so-called stop is performed to prohibit the continuous game by the same player, and the pachinko ball acquired by the player is exchanged for a premium.

However, for the player, after exchanging the pachinko balls acquired before the stoppage as a prize as described above,
In order to resume the game using the pachinko game machine, a new pachinko ball must be lent. For this reason, disadvantages are incurred as compared with the case where the game is continued with the acquired pachinko balls, so that the pachinko hall defined as described above is avoided, which causes a decrease in the pachinko hall's rate of attracting customers. Therefore, in a pachinko hall, when a special prize state occurs, a continuous game by the same player is permitted under a predetermined condition.
That is, when the combination of the symbol information displayed on each display means becomes a predetermined prize pattern and a prize state occurs,
The staff in charge checks whether or not the special prize pattern is a predetermined continuous game permission pattern in the pachinko hall, and if it is the continuous game permission pattern, performs a so-called opening operation of releasing the stop when the special prize ends. Go to allow the same player to continue the game. The continuous game by such opening is allowed until the special prize pattern becomes the predetermined continuous game prohibition pattern, whereby the player can continue the game with the pachinko ball obtained by the special prize under predetermined conditions. can do. On the other hand, since the game by the same player does not continue for a long time for the pachinko hall, the sales are not excessively reduced.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the above-described conventional example, when the special prize state occurs in the pachinko game machine, the person in charge determines that the special prize pattern is either the continuous game allowable pattern or the continuous game prohibited pattern. After confirming that the pachinko game machine has been opened, it is necessary to execute the opening operation of the pachinko game machine one by one.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to realize a configuration in which a pachinko game machine which presents a special prize state in which a winning probability is increased by the establishment of a predetermined condition is permitted to be continued by a player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko game machine hitting control device that can easily perform a pachinko game machine opening operation necessary for permitting a continuous game.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention relates to a pachinko game hitting control device configured to exhibit a prize state in which a winning probability is extremely high when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A hitting means for outputting a hitting signal for switching the pachinko game machine to a hitting state in accordance with the operating state of the machine is provided, and the output of the hitting signal from the hitting means is prohibited according to an external operation. And a game permission means for continuing the output prohibition state until the operation is released.

(Operation) When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a special winning state in which the winning probability is extremely high is established, and a large number of safe balls are released from the pachinko game machine in a short time, so that a hitting signal is output from the hitting means. .

By the way, when the special prize state is the specific special prize state when the special prize is generated, the staff in charge operates the game permission means. Then, the game permitting means prohibits the output of the hitting signal from the hitting means, so that the pachinko game machine is not switched to the hitting state, so that the game can be continuously performed, The conventional opening operation is not required.

Then, when the special prize reoccurs due to such a continuous game and the special prize state is a specific special prize state, the staff in charge releases the operation state of the game permission means. Then, the game permitting means releases the output prohibition state for the hitting means, so that a hitting signal is output from the hitting means.
Thereby, the hitting operation is performed in a predetermined manner.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 2 showing the front of the pachinko game machine, the board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with first to third display means 3 to 5 composed of, for example, an LED dot matrix. Then, when a pachinko ball wins in the specific winning opening 6 provided on the board 2, symbol information such as a picture in a character area is displayed on each of the display means 3 to 5. In addition, an electric accessory 7 is provided below the panel surface 2. The electric accessory 7 is formed by closing the large winning opening 8 with the opening and closing member 9 closed, and when the combination displayed on each of the display means 3 to 5 becomes a special prize pattern, the opening and closing member 9 rotates forward to turn the board surface. The pachinko ball falling from 2 is received and guided to the special winning opening 8. In addition, 10 is an upper ball receiving tray, 11 is a lower ball receiving tray, and 12 is an operation handle for driving the ball firing device.

In FIG. 3 schematically showing the configuration of the pachinko game machine 1, a safe ball storage container (not shown) is provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, and a safe ball is supplied from the ball supply device 13 to the ball storage container. It is being supplied. The ball replenisher 13 supplies a pachinko ball in accordance with on / off of a ball detection switch provided in the safe ball storage container, and, for example, every time 10 pachinko balls are supplied, the safe ball counting pulse P ₂ is output to the hall management computer 14. Also, on the reverse side of the board 2 is disposed out-ball counter 15, board 2 out port 16, for example, from 10 out ball count pulses P ₁ each time the pachinko balls are discharged hall management computer 14 Output to

On the other hand, behind the pachinko game machine 1, a signal generator 17 is provided.
Are arranged. The signal generator 17 outputs a prize detection signal P ₃ at the detection timing by detecting the lighting state of the prize notification lamp provided in board 1 by the optical sensor to the hall management computer 14. In a pachinko game machine configured to directly output a special prize detection signal, the special prize detection signal may be used.

The hole management computer 14 is configured to include a hitting control device 18, and the hitting control device 18 receives the count signals P ₁ , P _1
2 and prize detection signal P ₃ so that the given.
Hereinafter, the impact control device 18 will be described.

Here, FIG. 1 shows the hit control device 18 by a combination of functional blocks. However, the hitting control device
18 actually manages a large number of pachinko game machines intensively, but FIG. 1 shows one for convenience of explanation.
Only the function blocks related to one pachinko game machine are shown.

19 is out-ball counter portion for receiving through an input unit 20 and the transfer gate 21 the count pachinko P ₁ indicating the number of balls out, which sequentially adds the count pulses P ₁ inputted after being initialized via the reset terminal R Te and outputs the addition result as a numeric signal N ₁ showing the out number ball. Note that the transfer gate 21 allows a signal to pass only when a high-level signal is given to its gate terminal. 22 is a safe ball counting unit which receives a counting pulse P ₂ indicating the number of safe ball through the input unit 20, which sequentially adding to the addition of the count pulse P ₂ to be input after being initialized via the reset terminal R and it outputs the result as numerical signal N ₂ indicating the safe number ball.

23 is a subtraction unit, which numerical signal subtracts the safe number ball indicated by numerical signal N ₂ from the out ball numbers shown by N _1, numerical signal N indicating the result of the subtraction difference number ball of the pachinko game machine 1 Output as ₃ .

Reference numeral 24 denotes a stop setting value storage unit which stores a stop setting value Nz (negative value) which can be arbitrarily changed. Reference numeral 25 denotes a comparison unit serving as a hitting means, which is the hitting set value Nz and the subtraction unit
Comparing the numerical signal N ₃ from 23, when it becomes the relationship Nz ≧ N _3, i.e. the difference between the number of balls in the pachinko game machine 1 is hit stop set value
When reaching Nz, a pulse-like stop signal Sz is output. Reference numeral 26 denotes a signal holding unit, which receives a stop signal Sz via a transfer gate 27, and outputs a signal only during a period from when the stop signal Sz is output to when it is initialized through a reset terminal R. A stop signal Sz 'is output. In addition, the transfer gate 27
The passage of the stop signal Sz is allowed in a state where a high-level signal is given to the gate terminal. Then, when the hit signal Sz 'is output from the signal holding unit 26, the supply of new pachinko balls to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, or the power supply of the pachinko ball firing device is cut off. The pachinko game machine 1 is configured to be switched to a hit state in which a game is prohibited.

Reference numeral 28 denotes a driving set value storage unit which stores a driving set value Na which can be arbitrarily changed. In this embodiment, the driving set value Na is set to zero. 29 is a comparison unit for detecting the implantation condition, which compares the numerical signal N ₃ from the hammering setting value Na and the subtraction unit 23, when the state of Na ≦ N _3, i.e. pachinko game machine When 1 is in the driving state (the number of out balls is larger than the number of safe balls) and the number of difference balls is zero or more,
It shows a state in which the driving signal Sa composed of a high-level signal is output, and in other states, a state in which a low-level signal is output. The output of the comparison unit 29 is
After being inverted by the inverter 30, it is given to the gate terminal of the transfer gate 21.

31 is a prize signal holding unit for inputting a prize detection signal P ₃ from the signal generator 17 via the input unit 32, which during the input period of prize detection signal P ₃ from a signal generator 17 prize signal of high level Maintain the output state of So. The special prize signal So from the special prize signal holding unit 31 is supplied to one input terminal of the AND circuit 34 in a state inverted by the inverter 33. The output of the AND circuit 34 is given to the gate terminal of the transfer gate 27, and regardless of the level of the other input terminal of the AND circuit 34, in the output state of the special prize signal So, the AND circuit 34 outputs the signal of the transfer gate 27. A low level signal is applied to the gate terminal.

An opening means 35 outputs a reset pulse RP when an opening operation is performed. The reset pulse RP causes the out ball counting section 19, the safe ball counting section 22 and the signal holding section 26 to be initialized through the reset terminal R. It has become.

36 is a stop-hold switch, which outputs a pulse-like clock signal Pc every time it is operated. Reference numeral 37 denotes a JK type flip-flop circuit which is a game permitting means.
Is to receive. When the flip-flop circuit 37 receives the clock signal Pc from the suspension switch 36, the flip-flop circuit 37 outputs a low-level game permission signal Sx to the AND circuit 34 and continues its output state until the next clock signal Pc is input. In addition, when the flip-flop circuit 37 is reset through the reset terminal R in the output state of the game permission signal Sx, the flip-flop circuit 37 ends the output of the game permission signal Sx.

38 is a prize counter for receiving the prize detection signal P ₃ from the signal generator 17 via the input unit 32, which is a reset terminal R
Counts the number of inputs of the grand prize signal P ₃ inputted after initialization through and outputs the count value N _4. Prize end count N ₀ can be arbitrarily changed in the storage unit 39 is stored. The comparison unit 40 compares the count value N ₄ input from the prize end count N ₀ and prize counter 38 in the storage unit 39 is stored, N ₄ ≧ N ₀
, The reset pulse RP is output to the reset terminal R of the flip-flop circuit 37.

 Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.

During state game is being performed by the pachinko game machine 1, the count from the pachinko game machine 1 pulses P ₁ and P ₂ are output, the values from the out-ball counter 19 for adding the count pulses P ₁ indicating the out number ball with the signal N ₁ is output, numerical signal N ₂ indicating the safe number ball is outputted from the safe ball count unit 22 for adding the count pulses P _2. Thereby, the subtraction unit 23
Performs subtracting operation Safe number ball indicated by numerical signal N ₂ from the out ball numbers shown by the numerical signal N _1,
And it outputs the operation result as numerical signal N ₃ showing the difference numbers balls of the pachinko game machine 1.

In this case, a state where numerical signal N ₃ from the subtraction portion 23 is more than zero, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a nailing state, as implantation signal Sa (high level signal) is outputted from the comparator 29 The driving signal Sa is inverted to a low level signal by the inverter 30 and applied to the gate terminal of the transfer gate 21. Thus, now the transfer gate 21 blocks the passage of count pulses P _1, therefore the period pachinko game machine 1 is in a nailing state, the adding operation is stopped counting pulse P ₁ by out ball counter 19 As a result, the number of pachinko balls hit by the player in the pachinko game machine 1 is not reflected in the calculation result of the difference ball number in the subtraction unit 23. As a result, when the pachinko game machine 1 is hit after being played by two or more players, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the number of pachinko balls obtained by the player becomes greater than the hitting set value Nz. .

Now, the state in which the numerical signal N ₃ is at a negative value, that is, when in the state in which the player has won pachinko balls, since never hammering signal Sa is output from the comparator unit 29, the transfer gate 21 is and allowing the passage of the count pulse P _1. In this state, when the pachinko ball wins in the special winning opening 6 provided on the board 2 and the symbol information displayed on each of the display means 3 to 5 matches, the electric accessory 7 is driven to drive the special winning opening. 8 is open and presents a special prize state in which the winning probability is extremely high. Thus, the difference between the number of balls that pachinko ball number a player win is calculated by the subtraction unit 23 increases suddenly increases in the negative direction, the numerical signal N ₃ Te than the striking stop set value Nz
, The comparison unit 25 outputs a stop signal Sz. However, during a state in which prize condition occurs, because there is prize detection signal P ₃ from the signal generator 17 is outputted, prize signal So is outputted from the prize signal holding section 31. As a result, the signal level of one input terminal of the AND circuit 34 is at a low level, and the output of the AND circuit 34 is at a low level. Therefore, the hit signal Sz from the comparison unit 25 cannot pass through the transfer gate 27, and thus the hit signal Sz 'is not output from the signal holding unit 26 to the pachinko game machine 1.

At this time, when the low-level game permission signal Sx is not output from the flip-flop circuit 37, that is, when the high-level signal is given to the other input terminal of the AND circuit 34, the special prize signal is held by the end of the special prize. When the special prize signal So from the section 31 is cut off, the stop signal Sz from the comparison section 25 is held in the signal holding section 26 at that timing, so the stop signal Sz 'is output from the signal holding section 26. Thus, the pachinko game machine 1 is switched to a hitting state in which the game cannot be played.

When the combination of the symbol information displayed on each of the display means 3 to 5 is "333" or "777", the stop holding switch 36 is operated. Then the stop hold switch
Since the clock signal Pc is output from the 36, the low-level game permission signal Sx is output from the flip-flop circuit 37 to the AND circuit 34. Therefore, even if one of the input levels of the AND circuit 34 becomes high level due to the end of the special prize, the other input level of the AND circuit 34 is maintained at low level, so that the output level of the AND circuit 34 becomes Maintained at low level. As a result, the hit signal Sz output from the comparing section 25 at the end of the special prize cannot pass through the transfer gate 27, so that the pachinko game machine 1 is not switched to the hit state. Therefore, the player can continue the game regardless of the end of the special prize.

By the way, when the combination of the symbol information displayed on each of the display means 3 to 5 when the special prize is generated is "222" or "888"
When it becomes, the stop hold switch 36 is operated. Then, the clock signal Pc is outputted from hitting stop hold switch 36, a game permission signal S _X at the low level which has been output from the output terminal Q of the flip-flop circuit 37 is cut off. Then, one of the input levels of the AND circuit 34 becomes a high level, so that a high-level signal is supplied from the AND circuit 34 to the transfer gate 27 at the timing when the output state of the special prize signal So ends when the special prize ends. Accordingly, the stop signal Sz output from the comparison unit 25 at the end of the special prize passes through the transfer gate 27, so that the stop signal Sz 'is output from the signal holding unit 26, whereby the pachinko game machine 1
Is switched to the stop state, and the game by the player is prohibited.

In short, according to the above embodiment, when the combination of the symbol information displayed on the display means 3 to 5 is the continuous game permission pattern indicating the permission of the continuous game, the operation of the stop hold switch 36 is performed. The output of the hit signal Sz 'to the pachinko game machine 1 can be prohibited, and when the combination of the symbol information is a continuous game prohibition pattern indicating that the continuous game is prohibited, the stop suspension switch 36 A game permission signal Sx for the pachinko game machine 1 by an operation
Is released, so unlike the conventional example in which it is necessary to perform each opening operation for the pachinko game machine based on the combination of the symbol information at the time of the occurrence of the special prize, the game machine can be operated without troublesome operation. , The permission and prohibition of the continuous game can be set.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of special prizes in the continuous game permitted state reaches the number of special endings set in the storage unit 39, the reset pulse RP is output from the comparing unit 40 and the game permission from the flip-flop circuit 37 is Since the signal S _X is cut off, the continuous game permission state is not continued, and the pachinko hall does not suffer a great disadvantage.

[Structure of the Invention] As is apparent from the above description, according to the hit control device for a pachinko game machine of the present invention, the operation of the game permitting means permits the continuous game for the pachinko game machine and the game permitting means. Since the continuous game for the pachinko game machine is prohibited by canceling the operation, a configuration is realized in which the continuous game by the player is permitted for the pachinko game machine exhibiting the special prize state in which the winning probability is increased by the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. In such a case, an excellent effect is provided in that the opening operation of the pachinko game machine required for permitting the continuous game can be easily performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall functions, FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko game machine, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the pachinko game machine. is there. In the figure, 1 is a pachinko game machine, 3 to 5 are display means, 12
Is a hole management computer, 18 is a hit control device, 25 is a comparison unit (hit means), and 37 is a flip-flop circuit (game permission means).

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A pachinko game machine hitting control device configured to exhibit a special prize state in which a winning probability is extremely high when a predetermined condition is satisfied, wherein the pachinko game machine is controlled in accordance with an operation state of the pachinko game machine. And a prohibition means for outputting a percussion signal for switching to a percussion state, prohibiting the output of the percussion signal from the perforation means in response to an external operation, and continuing the output prohibition state until the operation is released. A hit control device for a pachinko game machine, comprising: 2. A game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a storage unit for storing a number of prize ending times that can be arbitrarily changed, wherein said game permitting means stores the number of prize endings in a hitting prohibited state for said hitting means. 2. The hit control device for a pachinko game machine according to claim 1, wherein the output prohibition state is released when the number of times has reached.