JP3647354B2 - Game machine symbol display device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a symbol display device for a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that plays a game ball by launching it in a gaming area.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is a game in which a game ball is fired along a guide rail into a gaming area to win a prize winning device or the like, and is widely used as one of popular entertainment. The prior art of such a gaming machine is, for example, “Pachinko machine” disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-241368 (hereinafter referred to as “first prior art”) and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-362690 (hereinafter referred to as “second prior art”). It is disclosed in many patent publications.
[0003]
Such a conventional gaming machine has a normal symbol display device and a special symbol display device in a center case disposed at a substantially central portion of a substantially circular gaming area into which a game ball is driven. As a normal symbol used as an opportunity to operate a normal electric accessory placed in this game area, a character, a number or a symbol is used, or as disclosed in the first prior art described above, an LED (Light-emitting diode) A lottery result by random numbers, for example, is displayed using a combination of lamp lighting conditions. Here, as an ordinary electric accessory, an electric accessory (tulip) having a pair of left and right blades that open and close is generally used, and a “hit symbol” is obtained as an ordinary symbol of an ordinary symbol display device. As a result, the electric accessory is released.
[0004]
On the other hand, in the second prior art described above, the contents of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device composed of three LEDs arranged in a line in the horizontal direction with the opening angle of the ordinary electric accessory being arranged. It is changed by.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, there is no relation between the display content of the “hit symbol” itself and the opening (rotation) angle of the electric tulip. Even when numbers are used, for example, if “7” is displayed, it can be understood only by recognizing that this is a “hit symbol” that a normal electric accessory operates. . Therefore, it does not directly suggest to the player what operating state the normal symbol “7” will be.
[0006]
Accordingly, the present invention has an object of providing a symbol display device for a gaming machine that the symbol itself indicates the rotational state of the blade portion of the electric accessory and can be directly and clearly displayed to the player. It is what was done.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A game machine symbol display device according to the present invention is arranged in a gaming area of a gaming machine, and the rotation angle of a wing part of a gaming machine having an electric accessory having a wing part that can be opened at a plurality of rotation angles is determined to a player. Comprising a plurality of display portions arranged corresponding to a plurality of rotation angles of the blade portions, and displaying the rotation angles of the blade portions according to the display states of the plurality of display portions. And
[0008]
Further, according to a preferred embodiment of the game machine symbol display device according to the present invention, the plurality of display units are arranged in an arc shape in the vicinity of the electric accessory. The electric accessory has a pair of left and right blade portions that rotate independently, and displays the rotation angle of the pair of blade portions by the display unit described above. As the plurality of display portions, individual lamps such as a plurality of LEDs are used. The plurality of display units are display segments of a display panel such as a liquid crystal display panel.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of a preferred embodiment of a symbol display device for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0010]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine that uses the first embodiment of the gaming machine symbol display device according to the present invention. The gaming board 10 of the gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 is generally square and has a substantially circular gaming area 20 at the center. The game area 20 includes a guide rail 21 for guiding a game ball (not shown) to be launched, a normal symbol operation gate 22 arranged symmetrically, a special symbol display device 23, and a normal symbol display device 24. The movable winning device 25, which is an electric accessory, has a special winning opening 26, and a specific area 27. Here, the guide rail 21 is provided on the left peripheral portion of the game area 20. The special symbol display device 23 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 20. A normal symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a symbol display device) 24 and a variable winning device 25, which are symbol display devices of the gaming machine of the present invention, are arranged below the special symbol display device 23. The big winning opening 26 is arranged further below the symbol display device 24 and the variable winning device 24.
[0011]
When a game ball launched into the game area 20 along the guide rail 21 passes through one of the left and right normal symbol operating gates 22, a sensor or a detection switch (not shown) provided in the normal symbol operating gate 22 is shown. ), The winning game ball is detected, and the symbol display device 24 starts variable display. When this symbol display device 24 is stopped and displayed with a predetermined specific symbol, the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable winning device 25 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds). When a game ball wins the variable winning device 25, the special symbol display device 23 starts variable display. And if it stops and displays with the predetermined specific symbol, it will be in a "hit" state. After the interval time, the big winning opening 26 is opened, for example, for 30 seconds or until 10 game balls are won. As a result, the game ball wins the big winning opening 26 with a high probability, so that a gaming state advantageous to the player is achieved. On the other hand, on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 27 in the big winning opening 26 during this period, the opening / closing of the big winning opening 26 is repeated up to 16 times, for example.
[0012]
FIG. 2 shows a variable prize device 25 which is an electric accessory related to a preferred embodiment of the symbol display device 24 of the gaming machine according to the present invention used in the gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. The symbol display device 24 includes six LEDs (light emitting diodes) 24a to 24f arranged in a substantially arc shape. The variable winning device 25 is composed of a pair of left and right rotating blade portions 25a and 25b. As will be described later, the rotary blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable winning device 25 in this specific example are configured to be independently rotatable using a driving means (not shown) such as a stepping motor.
[0013]
In the gaming machine 10 using the symbol display device 24 shown in FIG. 1, when the game ball launched into the gaming area 20 described above passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22, for example, a total of 30 “symbol random numbers” from 0 to 29 is used. Random numbers are lottery, and the random numbers selected are stored in an internal memory (not shown). Then, the symbol display device 24 having the display unit composed of the six LED (light emitting diode) lamps 24a to 24f described above starts blinking from the “normal state” in FIG. In the “normal state” shown in FIG. 1, the LED lamps 24 a to 24 f of the symbol display device 24 do not blink. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable winning device 25 are both in the standing state (vertical position).
[0014]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows a total of 30 “design random numbers” from 0 to 29 and an operation example corresponding to these random number values. If the “symbol random number” is 0-2, for example, it is determined that it is “out” and the LED lamps 24c and 24d are lit. If the “symbol random number” is 3 to 5, for example, it is determined as “one hit”, and the LED lamps 24b and 24d are turned on. Similarly, when the “design random number” is, for example, 6 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12, 13 to 21, 22 to 24, 25 to 26, and 27 to 29, “win 2”, “ 3 per hit, 4 per hit, 5 per hit, 6 per hit, 7 per hit, and 8 per hit. The LED lamps of the symbol display device 24 that are lit when the "2 per hit" to "8 per hit" are respectively 24a-24d, 24c-24e, 24c-24f, 24b-24e, 24a-24e, 24b-24f and 24a. ~ 24f.
[0015]
2 (A) to 2 (E) show the relationship between the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the symbol display device 24 and the variable prize device (or electric accessory) 25 shown in FIG. FIG. 2 (A) is the above-mentioned “normal state”, the LED lamps 24a to 24f are not blinking, and the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable prize winning device 25 are both standing (that is, vertical or opening angle 0 °) positions. It is. FIG. 2B shows a state in which the blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable winning device 25 are both opened 90 degrees (fully open), and the LED lamps 24a and 24f are lit. This corresponds to “win 8” when “design random number” shown in FIG. FIG. 2C shows a state in which the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable winning device 25 are both opened by about 45 ° (half open), and the LED lamps 24b and 24e are lit. In the example shown in FIG. 3, this state corresponds to the case where the “symbol random number” is in the range of 13 to 21, for example, “5 hits” in which 15 are selected. Next, FIG. 2D corresponds to a case where “design random number” shown in FIG. In this case, the LED lamps 24c and 24d blink, and the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable winning device 25 are in a standing state. Except for the blinking of the LED lamps 24a to 24f, the “normal state” in FIG. Finally, FIG. 2 (E) corresponds to the case of “6 wins” in which, for example, 22 are selected in the range of the design random numbers 22 to 24 shown in FIG. In this case, the left blade portion 25a of the variable winning device 25 is in a fully open state of 90 °, the right blade portion 25b is in a half-open state, and the LEDs 24a and 24e are lit.
[0016]
As described above, the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable prize winning device 25 are lit in response to “off” or “one hit” to “one eight” predetermined by a “random number” selected by lottery. Corresponding to the positions of 24a to 24f, any one of 0 °, 45 °, and 90 ° is taken. The opening time of the left and right blade portions 25a, 25b of the variable winning device 25 is, for example, an extremely short time of 0.2 seconds, but a finite time delay occurs in these operations. However, it should be noted that since the lighting operation of the LED lamps 24a to 24f of the symbol display device 24 is the minimum delay time, the player can instantaneously predict the movement of the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b. . It should be noted that the opening and closing of the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable winning device 25 is not interlocked and symmetric, and is opened and closed or rotated independently on the left and right. When the variable winning device 25 is opened, the winning probability of the game ball is increased, which is advantageous to the player. The opening time is set to a predetermined time, for example, 0.2 seconds by an internal timer (not shown). Since the game ball is launched into the game area 20 via the guide rail 21 provided on the left side of the game area 20, the left wing part 25a of the variable winning device 25 is fully opened or half-opened and the right wing part 25b is The probability that the game ball wins the variable winning device 25 is slightly different depending on whether it is fully open or half open. Therefore, in order to increase the winning probability, the player must always pay attention to the open state of the left and right blades 25a and 25b and adjust the firing strength of the game ball accordingly. I need to concentrate.
[0017]
In addition, the range of “symbol random numbers” is not limited to the total 30 of 0 to 29 described above, and any number can be selected as necessary. Further, those skilled in the art can easily understand that “random”, “per 1” to “per 8”, and how to set the probability of occurrence thereof can be selected as appropriate. Like. In addition, well-known driving means such as a stepping motor can be used to open and close the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b of the variable winning device 25.
[0018]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, 2nd Embodiment of the symbol display apparatus of the gaming machine by this invention is described. In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2, six LED lamps 24 a to 24 f are arranged in an arc shape as the symbol display device 24, and the left and right blade portions 25 a and 25 b of the variable winning device 25 are 0 °, 45 respectively. It was controlled in 3 steps of ° and 90 °. However, the symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not necessarily limited to the three-stage control. In the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the left and right blade portions 25a and 25b are set to either open or closed. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, a total of 16 random numbers from 0 to 15 are used as the “design random number”. If the “symbol random number” is 0-3, for example, it is determined as “out”. If the “symbol random number” is, for example, 4-7, it is determined as “one hit”. When the “symbol random number” is 8 to 11, it is determined to be “win 2”. Further, when the “symbol random number” is 12 to 16, it is determined as “3 per hit”.
[0019]
Three LED lamps 24A, 24B and 24C are used as the LED lamps of the symbol display device 24 of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The LED lamps 24A to 24C of the symbol display device 24 corresponding to the above-mentioned "off", "one per hit", "two per hit" and "three per hit" are the LED lamp 24B only, the LED lamps 24A and 24B, and the LED lamp 24B, respectively. 24C and LED lamps 24A and 24C are lit. In this case, for example, a solenoid can be used to drive the left and right blade portions 25A and 25B of the variable winning device 25. The driving state of the solenoid in each case described above is shown in the rightmost column in FIG. That is, in the case of “disengagement”, both the left and right solenoids are off. In the case of “one hit”, only the left solenoid is on. On the other hand, in the case of “2 hits”, only the right solenoid is on. In the case of “3 per hit”, both the left and right solenoids are on.
[0020]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the open / closed state of the LED lamps 24A to 24C of the symbol display device 24 of the gaming machine and the left and right blade portions 25A and 25B of the variable winning device 25 in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 5A shows the “normal state”, the LED lamps 24A to 24C are all off, and the left and right blade portions 25A and 25B of the variable winning device 25 are both in the standing (or closed) position. This is the same as the state of FIG.
[0021]
FIG. 5B shows the state of the symbol display device 24 and the variable prize winning device 25 when “symbol random numbers” in the range of 12 to 15 in FIG. In the case of “win 3”, as described above, the LED lamps 24A and 24C are lit and both the left and right blade portions 25A and 25B of the variable winning device 25 are open. This open state continues for a time set in advance by an internal timer, for example, 0.2 seconds, and then returns to the “normal state” in FIG. FIG. 5C shows a case where “symbol random numbers” in the range of 4 to 7 in FIG. In this case, as described above, the LED lamps 24A and 24B of the symbol display device 24 are lit, the left blade portion 25A of the variable winning device 25 is open, and the right blade portion 25B is closed. On the other hand, FIG. 5D shows the state of the symbol display device 24 and the variable winning device 25 when the “symbol random number” in the range of 0 to 3 in FIG. In this case, as described above, the LED lamp 24B is lit and both the left and right blade portions 25A and 25B are closed.
[0022]
Note that FIG. 5 does not show the state of the left and right blade portions 25A and 25B of the symbol display device 24 of the gaming machine and the variable winning device 25 when a “symbol random number” in the range of 8 to 11 is drawn. However, in this case, FIG. 5C is reversed left and right, the LED lamps 24B and 24C are lit, the left blade portion 25A is closed, and the right blade portion 25B is open. In FIG. 4, the probability of “out” and “1 per hit” to “3 per hit” are set to be equal, but it is a matter of course that these probabilities may be selected to be higher or lower than the above-described values. . Further, a specific “hit” may be higher or lower than other “hit” or “out”.
[0023]
The configuration and operation of the preferred embodiment of the gaming machine symbol display device according to the present invention have been described above in detail. However, such an embodiment is merely an example of the present invention and does not limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand that various modifications and changes can be made according to a specific application without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the case of the game machine symbol display device in the above-described embodiment, the left and right blades of the variable prize winning device (electric accessory) are controlled to the two positions of open or closed and the three positions of full open, half open or closed. Although an example has been described, it may be controlled to a plurality of positions of 4 or more. The half-open position can be freely set in the range of about 20 ° to about 60 °, not about 45 ° in the above example.
[0024]
Furthermore, although a plurality of individual LED lamps are used in the symbol display device, a small incandescent lamp may be used instead of the LED lamp. Further, a liquid crystal display panel (CLD) having a plurality of display segments formed in an arc shape or a flat display panel such as an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display panel, a plasma display panel (PDL), or the like may be used. Of course, the symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the present invention does not necessarily need to be arranged in the vicinity of the ordinary electric accessory or the variable prize device.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the game machine symbol display device of the present invention, the following various practical advantages can be obtained. The monotony of the game can be eliminated by changing the rotation angle of the rotary blade portion of the variable winning device that is an ordinary electric accessory. Further, by opening the blade portion to the position indicated by the stop display content of the symbol display device, it is possible to quickly and clearly display to the player how much the blade portion is opened. Further, by arranging the symbol display device in the vicinity of the ordinary electric accessory, it is possible to concentrate the player's interest on this portion. As a result, it is possible to change the game and enhance the interest of the player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a gaming machine using a first embodiment of a gaming machine symbol display device according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a variable winning device (an electric accessory) related to the first embodiment of the symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the first embodiment of the symbol display device for gaming machine according to the present invention shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the second embodiment of the symbol display device for gaming machines according to the present invention;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged view similar to FIG. 2, showing various operating states of the variable winning device related to the second embodiment of the symbol display device of the gaming machine according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Pachislot machines
20 Game area
21 Guide rail
22 Normal design gate
24 Game machine symbol display
24a-24f, 24A-24C Indicator lamp
25 Variable prize-winning device (electrical equipment)
25a-25b, 25A-25B Left and right blades

Claims (5)

A symbol display of a gaming machine that is arranged in a gaming area of the gaming machine and includes a motorized object having a blade part that can be opened at a plurality of rotation angles, and displays the rotation angle of the blade part of the gaming machine to a player. In the device
A symbol display device for a gaming machine, comprising a plurality of display portions arranged corresponding to the plurality of rotation angles, and displaying the rotation angle of the blade portion according to a display state of the plurality of display portions. The gaming machine symbol display device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of display units are arranged in an arc shape in the vicinity of the electric accessory. The said electric accessory has a pair of left and right blade parts that rotate independently, and displays the rotation angle of the pair of blade parts by the display unit, respectively. Game machine symbol display device. The symbol display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein individual lamps such as a plurality of LEDs are used as the plurality of display units. 5. The gaming machine symbol display device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of display units are display segments of a display panel such as a liquid crystal display panel.

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