JP3008233U - Continuation control device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To ensure the fairness of the game conditions in the variable winning device. [Structure] When a ball-in sensor detects a winning ball and outputs a ball-in signal, the judging means judges a hit by comparing a variable numerical value selected due to the ball-in signal and a preset judgment numerical value. To do. If there is a win for any of the winning balls, the open state of the variable winning device is continued, and if none of the winning balls is hit, it is discontinued. Continuation or discontinuity of the open state of the variable winning device is based on the detection timing of the winning ball, that is, the comparison between the fluctuation numerical value and the judgment numerical value that are selected due to the winning signal by the detection of the winning ball by the ball sensor. It is determined. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a special area or the like for determining whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied, and the fairness of the game condition in the variable prize winning device is not affected by the accuracy of the size and shape of the member and the adjustment of the nail. Can be secured.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a continuation control device for controlling continuation and discontinuity of an open state of a variable winning device of a pachinko machine.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As is well known, a pachinko machine is equipped with a variable winning device that can switch between an open state with a high winning probability and a closed state with a low winning probability, and finish the open state for a certain period of time or a certain number of winnings. There is something to prepare.

As an example of such a variable winning apparatus, there is a variable winning apparatus called a first-class special electric accessory. As shown in FIG. 7, the variable winning device 300 of this type, when a special symbol such as 777 is displayed on the variable symbol display device 302 and the special game condition is satisfied, the ball receiving plate 304 is moved forward by a large amount. The winning opening 306 is opened, and the winning probability is extremely high to create a high gaming state. In the open state in which the special winning opening 306 is opened in the variable winning device 300, for example, when 30 seconds elapses or when there are 10 winning balls in the special winning opening 306, the big winning opening 306 is detected by the ball receiving plate 304. Although it ends once by being closed, immediately after the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, the special winning opening 306 is opened and the opened state is restarted. In other words, the open state will be continued when the continuation condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 8, the continuation condition in the variable winning device 300 is established when a winning ball passes through a special area 308 provided inside the special winning opening 306. The passing probability of the winning ball in the special area 308 is set to be, for example, 1/3, and the size of the special winning opening 360 and the special area 308 is set to ensure fairness by making this passing probability accurate. Extreme precision is required.

Further, it is also necessary to individually count the number of winning balls passing through the special area 308 for winning balls and the special winning opening 306, and as shown in FIG. A proximity switch 312 for detecting a winning ball passing through the special area 308 and a proximity switch 314 for detecting a winning ball at the special winning opening 306 were provided.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, if the passing probability of the special area is set by the physical method as described above, it is needless to say that the dimensions and shapes of the constituent members must be extremely precise. Will be required. In addition, the passing probability of a special area may be influenced by conditions unrelated to the variable winning device itself, such as adjustment of nails hit on the game board. For this reason, it was difficult to ensure fair playing conditions in a strict sense.

From such a background, it has been demanded to secure fairness of the game condition in the variable winning device without being affected by other conditions such as accuracy of the size and shape of members and adjustment of nails. .

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 As a means for solving the above problems, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the continuation control device according to claim 1 has a big winning opening that opens on the game board surface and a shaft along the lower edge of the big winning opening. It has an opening and closing plate that swings between a standing position that lowers the winning probability to the big winning opening and a fall position that increases the winning probability to the big winning opening as the center, and the opening and closing plate as the falling position. The variable winning device is attached to a pachinko machine equipped with a variable winning device that temporarily ends the opened state after a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of winnings after the winning state of the big winning opening is high Is a continuation control device for controlling the continuation and discontinuity of the open state, and a ball entrance sensor that detects a winning ball to the variable winning device and outputs a ball entry signal, and a numerical value calculating means for calculating a fluctuation numerical value. And selected due to the above incoming signal The determination means for determining a hit by comparing the above-mentioned fluctuation numerical value with a preset judgment numerical value, and the fluctuation when any of the winning balls in the above-mentioned open state is judged to be a hit If continuation is instructed and if none of the winning balls to the variable winning device in the open state is judged to be a hit, the variable winning device is provided with continuation instructing means for instructing to discontinue the open state. Characterize.

Next, the continuation control device according to claim 2 is, in the continuation control device according to claim 1, a display that changes a display state when it is determined that one of the winning balls in the open state is hit. Means are provided. In the continuous control device according to claim 1 or 2, the continuous control device is turned on or off when the fluctuation numerical value calculated by the numerical value calculation means is a numerical value determined to be the hit. It is characterized by having a numerical indicator light.

[0010]

[Action]

 In the continuation control device according to claim 1 having the above-mentioned configuration, the winning ball sensor detects a winning ball to the variable winning device and outputs a winning signal. The numerical value calculation means calculates the fluctuation number value. The judging means judges the hit by comparing a variation numerical value selected due to the incoming ball signal with a preset judgment numerical value. The continuation instructing means instructs the variable winning device to continue the open state when it is determined that any of the winning balls in the open state is hit, and wins any winning ball to the variable winning device in the open state. If it is not judged, the variable winning a prize device is instructed not to continue the open state.

Whether the variable winning device is open or not is determined by comparing a variation numerical value and a determination numerical value, which are selected due to a ball input signal generated by the detection of a winning ball. In other words, the continuation and discontinuity of the open state are based on the detection timing of the winning ball. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to provide a special area for determining whether the continuation condition is satisfied, and the game in the variable winning system can be performed without being affected by other conditions such as the accuracy of the size and shape of the material and the adjustment of nails. It is possible to ensure the fairness of the conditions. Further, as a sensor for detecting a winning ball to the variable winning device, it is only necessary to install the winning ball sensor at one place, so that the mechanism is simplified.

Next, in the continuation control device according to the second aspect, the display means changes the display state when it is determined that one of the winning balls in the open state is hit. As a result, it is possible to display to the player that the continuation condition of the open state is satisfied. Therefore, in addition to the effect of the configuration described in claim 1, the player's sense of trust is improved.

In the continuous control device according to the third aspect of the present invention, the numerical indicator lamp is turned on or off when the fluctuation number value calculated by the numerical value calculating means is a numerical value determined to be the above-mentioned hit. For example, if the variable winning device is won during the lighting or extinguishing period of the LED or the light bulb, it can be displayed that the continuation condition of the open state is established. The player will be delighted when comparing the route of the hit ball and the state of the numerical value display means, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[0014]

【Example】

 Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a variable winning device 10 according to the present embodiment, which is mounted on a game board of a pachinko machine (not shown). Since the mounting state of the variable winning device 10 and the form of the pachinko machine are the same as those shown in FIG. 7 as a conventional example, their illustration and description are omitted.

A large winning opening 14 that is opened and closed by a ball receiving plate 12 is provided at the upper center of the variable winning device 10. Further, starting winning openings 16, 16 are provided on the left and right of the big winning opening 14, and a variable symbol display device (not shown) is activated by winning the starting winning openings 16, 16. When a special symbol such as 777 is displayed on this symbol display device and the special game condition is satisfied, the ball receiving plate 12 of the variable winning device 10 is tilted to the front side as shown in the drawing to open the special winning opening 14, The variable winning device 10 is opened. Since these operations are based on a conventionally known configuration, detailed description will be omitted.

Inside the special winning opening 14, fixed to the back plate 18 of the variable winning device 10, an LED indicator light 20 and a decorative lamp 22 that is also an LED but smaller than the indicator light 20 are provided. is set up. In this embodiment, the indicator light 20 corresponds to the display means, and the decoration light 22 corresponds to the numerical value display means. A proximity switch 24 having an opening through which a winning ball can pass is installed in the center of the special winning opening 14, and a pair of right and left sides of the proximity switch 24 that are slightly inclined toward the proximity switch 24. Bottom plates 26, 26 are horizontally provided. Therefore, all winning balls to the special winning opening 14 will pass through the proximity switch 24. Further, in the variable winning device 10, a dot matrix type display panel 27 is installed below the special winning opening 14, and a two-digit number can be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the proximity switch 24 is connected via an input interface 32 to a control unit 30 incorporated in a control board 28 of a pachinko machine, and a winning ball passes through the proximity switch 24. At this time, the incoming ball signal output from the proximity switch 24 is input to the control unit 30.

The control unit 30 has a well-known CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and is configured as an arithmetic circuit capable of executing various arithmetic processes according to a program stored in the ROM in advance. A timer circuit 34 and a counter 36 are connected to the control unit 30, and the control unit 30 can read the count values of the timer circuit 34 and the counter 36. Further, a solenoid 38 that drives the ball receiving plate 12 to open and close is connected to the control unit 30 via a drive circuit 40. The solenoid 38 is operated by a signal from the control unit 30 to operate the ball receiving plate 12. The position, that is, the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 can be controlled. Furthermore, the indicator lamp 20 and the decorative lamp 22 are connected to the controller 30 via the drive circuits 42 and 44, and the indicator lamp 20 and the decorative lamp 22 can be blinked in response to a signal from the controller 30. it can. Similarly, the display panel 27 is connected via the drive circuit 46, and a number can be displayed on the display panel 27 according to a signal from the control unit 30. It should be noted that the control unit 30 receives signals from a start winning opening provided on a game board (not shown), a proximity switch installed at the normal winning opening, a prize ball payout device, solenoids of various characters, and the like. It is configured to control the operation of motors, flashing lamps, and various audio outputs.

Next, the operation of the variable winning a prize device 10 will be described together with the continuous control routine executed by the control unit 30. Note that this continuation control routine is repeatedly executed during the operation of the pachinko machine by a preset time interrupt.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 30 that has started the continuation control routine displays a special symbol such as 777 on the symbol display device due to the winning at the starting winning opening, and the special game condition is satisfied. It is determined (step 1100). The calculation process related to the establishment of this special game condition is separately performed by a well-known procedure. If it is determined that the special game condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 1200, and if No, this routine is finished.

Next, in step 1200, the control unit 30 resets the number of entered balls CI, the number of open times CC, and the hit flag F to 0. The details of the number of entered balls CI, the number of times of opening CC, and the hit flag F will be described later. Subsequently, the control unit 30 displays the jackpot state by turning on a decorative lamp installed on a game board or a front frame or changing a voice output (1300).

In the next step 1400, the control unit 30 outputs a solenoid drive signal to drive the solenoid 38 and tilt the ball receiving plate 12 forward to open the special winning opening 14. As a result, the variable winning device 10 is opened. Next, the control unit 30 increments the opening count CC (step 1500). Subsequently, the control unit 30 causes the display panel 27 to display a number corresponding to the opening count CC (step 1600). This allows the player to recognize the number of times of opening.

Next, the control unit 30 determines whether or not there is a ball input signal SI from the proximity switch 24 that is output each time there is a winning ball into the special winning opening 14 (step 1700). If the winning signal is input here, the number of winning balls CI representing the number of winning balls to the special winning opening 14 is incremented in the next step 1800. Subsequently, the control unit 30 determines whether the CI is 10 or less, that is, the winning number to the variable winning device 10 is 10 balls or less (step 1900). If the CI is 10 or less, the determination routine shown in FIG. 4 is executed (step 2000).

As shown in FIG. 4, when the determination routine is started, the control unit 30 determines whether or not the hit flag F = 1 (step 2010). Next, the control unit 30 requests the counter 36 for output and reads the count value N (2020).

Here, the count routine executed by the counter 36 will be described with reference to FIG. This counting routine is continuously executed while the pachinko machine is in operation. As shown in FIG. 5, when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on and the count routine is started, the counter 36 sets the count value N to 0 (step 3100). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an output request from the control unit 30 (step 3200). If it is determined in step 3200 that there is an output request, the counter 36 proceeds to step 3300 and outputs N to the control unit 30. When it is determined in step 3200 that there is no output request and after the processing of step 3300 is performed, the counter 36 determines N = 2 (step 3400). If N = 2, the counter 36 returns to step 3100 and repeats the above processing. On the other hand, if N ≠ 2, the counter 36 increments N and returns to step 3200. That is, the counter 36 repeatedly counts 0, 1, and outputs N every time there is a request from the control unit 30.

Although not shown in this count routine, the counter 36 outputs the count value N to the control unit 30 each time the count value N is changed. When the count value N = 0 (hit timing) corresponding to the hit in the determination routine, the control unit 30 turns on the decorative lamp 22 via the drive circuit 44. Thereby, the player can recognize that the continuation condition of the open state is satisfied if the player wins the special winning opening 14 of the variable winning device 10 during the hit timing. The player is delighted by comparing the path of the hit ball and the state of the decoration lamp 22, which can enhance the enjoyment of the game. However, since there is a time lag between the game ball entering the special winning opening 14 and being detected by the proximity switch 24, the display of the hit timing due to the lighting of the decorative light 22 is precisely matched to the variation of the count value N. If this is done, there may be cases where the ball is judged to be missed even though the player has entered the ball while it is lit. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the blinking timing of the decorative light 22 in consideration of factors such as the above-mentioned time lag.

The decorative lights 22 do not have to be lit simultaneously, and only a specific decorative light 22 (for example, a color different from that of the other decorative lights 22) may be lit. Various methods can be adopted, such as increasing or decreasing the number of lights in accordance with the count value N to display that the above-mentioned hit timing is when all the decorative lights 22 are turned on.

Here, the description returns to the determination subroutine in the control unit 30. After reading the count value N of the counter 36 in step 2020, the control unit 30 determines N = 0 (step 2030). If N = 0 here, the hit flag F is set to 1 in step 2040. Further, the control unit 30 outputs an instruction to turn on the indicator lamp 20 in the following step 2050, then ends the present subroutine and returns to the continuation control routine. Also, when it is determined that F = 1 in step 2010 and when N ≠ 0 is determined in step 2030, the control unit 30 ends the present subroutine and returns to the continuous control routine. In other words, in the determination subroutine, it is determined whether or not the count value N of the counter 36 is 0, thereby determining the hit with a probability of 1/3. Further, when it is determined that the player has won, the player can recognize that the player has won, because the indicator lamp 20 is turned on to display this.

Returning again to the explanation of the continuous control routine. After returning from the determination subroutine to the main continuation control routine, the control unit 30 determines whether CI = 10 (step 2100). If CI ≠ 10, that is, if it is determined that the current winning ball is not the tenth ball, the control unit 30 proceeds to step 2200. Also, when it is determined in the above step 1700 that the incoming ball signal SI is not input, the control unit 30 proceeds to step 2200. In step 2200, the control unit 30 determines whether 30 seconds have elapsed from the opening of the special winning opening 14 based on the output of the timer circuit 34. If it is determined that 30 seconds have not elapsed, the control unit 30 returns to step 1700 and repeats the above processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that 30 seconds have passed, the process proceeds to step 2300. Further, if it is determined in the above-described step 1900 that the incoming ball number CI exceeds 10 or if it is determined in the step 2100 that the incoming ball number CI is 10, the process proceeds to step 2300.

In step 2300, the control unit 30 stops the solenoid drive signal to stop the operation of the solenoid 38, so that the ball receiving plate 12 that has been tilted forward is returned to the special winning opening. 14 is closed. As a result, the variable winning device 10 temporarily ends the open state. That is, when the number of winning balls is 10 or more or 30 seconds elapses after the opening of the special winning opening 14, the special winning opening 14 is closed. However, for the tenth winning ball, the special winning opening 14 is closed after the determination subroutine is executed.

Subsequently, the control unit 30 determines whether the opening count CC has reached 16 (step 2400). If CC is 16 or more, the control unit 30 ends this routine. If the opening count CC is less than 16, the control unit 30 proceeds to step 2500 and determines whether the hit flag F = 1, that is, whether the hit determination has been made in the determination subroutine. If the hit flag F ≠ 1, the control unit 30 ends this routine, and if F = 1, the process proceeds to the next step 2600.

In step 2600, the control unit 30 resets the hit flag F and the number of incoming balls CI to 0, and returns to step 1400. As a result, the special winning opening 14 is opened again and the variable winning device 10 is opened. That is, the open state of the variable winning device 10 is continued.

In this way, the control unit 30 closes the special winning opening 14 after opening the special winning opening 14 or winning 10 balls (steps 1900, 2100) or 30 seconds (step 2200). Then, the open state is temporarily ended, but if it is judged as a win for any of the up to 10 winning balls that have been won during this open state (judgment subroutine), the special winning opening 14 is opened again and the variable winning is performed. The open state of the device 10 is continued. Moreover, since the indicator lamp 20 is turned on when it is hit in the determination routine (= continuation of the open state), the player can recognize the continuation.

In addition, if none of the winning balls is determined to be a hit in the determination in the determination subroutine, or if the total number of times of opening reaches 16 times due to the continuation of the above-described opening state, the opening state is It is not continued and the variable winning device 10 is closed.

As described above, since the hit determination is made based on whether the count value N = 0 of the counter 36 which is output each time there is a ball entry signal SI, whether the open state is continued or discontinued is a winning ball detection timing. Will be based on. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a special area for determining whether the continuation condition is satisfied, and the game conditions in the variable prize winning device are not affected by other conditions such as the accuracy of the size and shape of the members and the adjustment of nails. It is possible to secure the fairness of Further, since the proximity switch 24 for detecting a winning ball to the variable winning device 10 need only be installed at one place, the mechanism is simplified. Moreover, if there is continuation, the player can recognize this.

In the above-described hit determination, the counter 36 is configured to repeatedly count 0, 1 and 2 and determines the hit at the count value N = 0, but this determination method is not limited to this. Not something. For example, the counter 36 can count from 0 to an arbitrary upper limit value (for example, 255), divide this count value by 3, and if the remainder is 0, various methods can be adopted. Alternatively, it is possible not only to win by matching a specific numerical value (0 in the above example), but also to determine a winning by not matching a specific numerical value (for example, 1, 2).

Although the present invention has been described above according to the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0038]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the continuation control device of the first aspect, it is not necessary to provide a special area or the like for deciding whether the open state of the variable winning device is continuous or discontinued, and the size and shape of the members are It is possible to ensure the fairness of the game conditions in the variable winning device without being affected by other conditions such as precision and adjustment of nails. Further, as a sensor for detecting a winning ball to the variable winning device, it is only necessary to install the winning ball sensor at one place, so that the mechanism is simplified.

Next, according to the continuation control device of the second aspect, it is possible to display to the player that the continuation condition of the open state is satisfied by the display means. Therefore, in addition to the effect of the configuration according to claim 1, the player's sense of trust is improved. According to the continuation control device of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the configuration of claim 1 or 2, if the variable winning device is won during the turning on or off of the numerical display lamp, the continuation condition of the open state is obtained. You can display that it holds. The player will be delighted when comparing the route of the hit ball and the state of the numerical value display means, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a variable winning device according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a device configuration according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a continuous control routine executed by the control unit of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a determination subroutine executed by the control unit of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a count routine executed by the counter according to the first exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a continuation control device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a pachinko machine including a conventional variable winning device.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a conventional variable winning device.

9 is a rear view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. 7. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ... Variable winning device, 12 ... Ball receiving plate (opening / closing plate), 14 ... Large winning opening, 20 ... Indicator light (display means), 22 ... , 24 ... Proximity switch, 30 ... Control unit (determination means, continuation instruction means), 34 ... Timer circuit, 36 ... Counter (numerical value calculation means).

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A big winning opening opening on a game board surface, a standing position for lowering the winning probability to the big winning opening and an award centered on an axis along the lower edge of the big winning opening, and a winning to the big winning opening. It has an open / close plate that swings between the probable position and the probable position,
It is mounted on a pachinko machine equipped with a variable winning device that temporarily ends the open state after a predetermined time has elapsed or a predetermined number of prizes have been reached after the open / close plate is in the lying position and the winning probability of the special winning opening is high. And a continuation control device for controlling continuation and discontinuity of the open state of the variable winning device, wherein a variation sensor detects a winning ball to the varying winning device and outputs a winning signal, and a variation numerical value. Either a numerical value calculating means for calculating, a judging means for judging a hit by comparing the fluctuation numerical value selected due to the above-mentioned incoming ball signal with a preset judgment numerical value, or the winning ball in the open state When it is determined that the variable winning device is a winning, the variable winning device is instructed to continue the open state, and if none of the winning balls to the variable winning device in the open state is determined to be a winning, the variable winning device is won. A continuation control device, characterized in that the award device is provided with continuation instruction means for instructing discontinuance of the open state. 2. The continuation control device according to claim 1, further comprising display means for changing the display state when it is determined that one of the winning balls in the open state is hit. 3. A numerical indicator lamp which is turned on or off when the variable numerical value calculated by the numerical value calculating means is a numerical value that is determined to be the hit, is provided. Continuation control device.