JP3913617B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine in which an operation switch that can be operated by a player is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Currently, in a pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit state occurs when the symbol display device becomes a predetermined symbol due to the establishment of the start condition, a switch with an operation button that can be operated by the player on the front of the gaming machine (referred to as an operation switch) Although there are few that have been provided, some have been provided with operation switches that can be operated by the player on the front of the gaming machine in order to reduce the time of symbol variation or to obtain random numbers.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with this operation switch, when a player operates the operation switch, the symbol that normally stops after changing for about 5 seconds is stopped immediately after the operation switch is operated. Or a random number is obtained when the operation switch is operated, so that the player can easily determine the timing of the operation switch, and the player can capture the pachinko machine etc. It had the inconvenience of being easily done.
[0004]
In addition, since the operation switch is only directly connected to the main control board, it is difficult to determine whether or not the signal related to the operation switch is normal, and it is easy to miss an illegal game. As a result, this type of pachinko machine is not widely used. Therefore, in the case of the current pachinko gaming machine, it is impossible for the player to play the game by operating the operation switch and the like, and the diversification of the pachinko game is required. Has the problem of being difficult.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to allow the player to operate an operation switch provided on the front surface of the gaming machine and to obtain appropriate control according to the operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can sufficiently enhance the game performance of a pachinko game.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve this object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine having an operation switch on the front surface of a gaming machine, and a main control board for controlling solenoids, switches, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine, One or a plurality of sub-control boards that control a symbol display, sound, lamp display, etc. , and the operation switch is connected to the main control board and at least one sub-control board, and the operation switch is connected The sub-control board directly detects that the operation switch is operated, and performs a predetermined control corresponding to the operation of the operation switch when the operation status is received from the main control board. And
[0007]
By configuring in this way, when a player operates an operation switch provided on the front surface of a pachinko gaming machine, the operation status of the operation switch indicates the main control board, the symbol control board, and the voice control board to which the switch is connected. , Transmitted to a sub-control board such as a lamp control board. At this time, since the operation switches are connected to the main control board and at least one sub control board, it is possible to confirm whether or not the signals from the operation switches are normal on these boards. Thus, an appropriate gaming operation (control) according to the operation is obtained, and the pachinko gaming is sufficiently enhanced. In addition, since the predetermined control is performed only when the sub control board to which the operation switch is connected directly detects the operation of the operation switch and the operation status is received from the main control board, an illegal operation by the player is performed. Can more accurately respond to various games.
[0008]
The invention described in claim 2 is a pachinko gaming machine having an operation switch on the front surface of the gaming machine, a main control board for controlling a solenoid, a switch and the like of the pachinko gaming machine, a symbol display, a sound, and a lamp display. One or a plurality of sub-control boards that control the operation switch, and the operation switch is connected to at least one of the sub-control boards, and the operation switch is operated from the sub-control board to the main control board or another sub-control board When the status is transmitted, the sub control board to which the operation switch is connected directly detects that the operation switch has been operated and receives the operation status from the main control board. A corresponding predetermined control is performed .
[0009]
With this configuration, when the player operates the operation switch provided on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine, the operation status of the operation switch is changed to the symbol control board, voice control board, and lamp control board to which the switch is connected. Are transmitted to one of a plurality of sub-control boards, and the operation status is also transmitted from this sub-control board to the main control board or another sub-control board. As a result, since the operation switch is not directly connected to the main control board, for example, it is possible to accurately cope with an illegal game aimed at the operation timing of the operation switch, and the signal from the operation switch on each board is normal. It can be confirmed whether or not there is an appropriate game operation according to the operation of the operation switch by the player, and the game performance of the pachinko game is sufficiently enhanced. In addition, since the predetermined control is performed only when the sub control board to which the operation switch is connected directly detects the operation of the operation switch and the operation status is received from the main control board, an illegal operation by the player is performed. Can more accurately respond to various games.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1 to 4 show an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a front view thereof, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation.
[0012]
In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 has a rectangular frame 2, and a game board 3 is detachably attached to the front side of the frame 2 from the back side corresponding to the window hole. A glass frame 4 is mounted on the front side of 3 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an upper tray 5 for storing game balls is provided at the lower portion of the glass frame 4, and a lower tray 6 for storing surplus balls, a launch lever 7 for launching game balls, and an ashtray 8 are disposed at the lower portion of the upper tray 5. A speaker 9 and the like are provided.
[0013]
Further, an operation switch 10 that can be operated by the player during the game is provided on the left side of the front side of the upper tray 5 and on the top of the ashtray 8 as will be described later. The operation switch 10 is, for example, a touch switch that is turned on (or turned off) for a predetermined time when the player's left finger touches the operation button, or is turned on (for a predetermined time by pushing the operation button with the finger of the left hand). Alternatively, a push switch or the like that is turned off is used, and is arranged at a position that is easy to operate with the left hand of the player and at an angle that is easy to operate.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 is provided with a special symbol display device 11 comprising a liquid crystal display substantially at the upper center, and a liquid crystal display, 7 segments or A normal symbol display device 12 made of LEDs or the like is arranged. Further, the game board 3 is provided with a first type starting port 13 for variably displaying the special symbol display device 11 at a lower portion of the special symbol display device 11 and for operating the normal symbol display device 12. Left and right gates 14 are provided.
[0015]
Further, the game board 3 has a large winning hole 15 whose opening and closing plate opens and closes in a predetermined manner at the bottom of the game board 3, a normal winning hole 16 including left and right sleeve winning holes and left and right lower winning holes, a special winning hole 16 A symbol memory display lamp 17, a normal symbol memory display lamp 18, a left and right windmill 19, an electric tulip 20 having a pair of left and right open / close claws, and the like are arranged at predetermined positions.
[0016]
The normal symbol display device 12 can variably display one (or a plurality) of normal symbols, and the normal symbol is displayed on the condition that the right and left gates 14 as the normal symbol start ports detect a game ball. It is variable and stopped for a predetermined time by random number control or the like. As this normal symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other appropriate game symbols are used. Then, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 14, the electric tulip 20 provided immediately below the first type starting port 13 can be opened and closed when the normal symbol becomes a predetermined mode by random number control. The open / close claw is configured to open for a predetermined time.
[0017]
The special symbol display device 11 is configured to be able to variably display one special symbol on each of a plurality of display units (for example, three, six, nine, etc.) arranged to have a plurality of effective lines. ing. Then, the special symbol display device 11 is a combination of symbols that are predetermined on the active lines (for example, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, etc.), for example, combinations of the same symbols. It is configured to be in a big hit state when it becomes a special symbol.
[0018]
In addition, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 11 is a predetermined symbol such that the display is scrolled for each display unit by random number control or the like on condition that the first type starting port 13 detects a game ball. It fluctuates (varies) for a predetermined time with the fluctuation pattern and stops at a predetermined symbol. At that time, when two stop symbols become the same on the active line, a reach state occurs, and in this reach state, the last stop symbol on the active line is already stopped. The jackpot state occurs when they are the same. As this special symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, or the like can be used.
[0019]
FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1. This will be described below. In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control board 22 as a main board, a symbol control board 23, a lamp control board 24, a sound control board 25 (these are called sub-control boards 23 to 25), and the like. Have. The game control board 22 and the sub control boards 23 to 25 are arranged at predetermined positions on the back side of the game board 3 in a state of being housed in, for example, a board case.
[0020]
The game control board 22 is mainly used for controlling game operations of the game board 3 by controlling various switches and solenoids, which will be described later, and includes a CPU 26, a ROM 27, a RAM 28, and I / O 29, 30 and the like. is doing. On the input side of the I / O 29, a start switch 13a provided in the first type start port 13 (in the figure, the switch is indicated as SW), a big prize port switch 15a provided in the big prize port 15, and a continuation switch 21 The normal winning opening switch 14a provided at the gate 14, the normal winning opening switch 16a provided at the normal winning opening 16, and the like are connected. A large winning opening solenoid 15b for opening / closing the opening / closing door of the large winning opening 15 is connected to the output side of the I / O 29.
[0021]
The I / O 30 of the symbol control board 23 is connected to the I / O 30 of the game control board 22. This symbol control board 23 is for controlling the display of the special symbol control device 11, the normal symbol control device 12, etc., and has a CPU 32, ROM 33, RAM 34, I / O 35-37, etc., and an output of the I / O 36. A special symbol display device 11 is connected to the side. Further, the I / O 37 of the lamp control board 24 and the I / O 48 of the sound control board 25 are connected to the I / O 37 of the symbol control board 23, respectively.
[0022]
The lamp control board 24 is for controlling lighting of various lamps, LEDs, and the like, and includes a CPU 40, a ROM 41, a RAM 42, I / O 43, 44, etc., and the I / O 44 has a decoration LED 50 for decorating the frame 2, A glass frame lamp 51, a side lamp 52, and the like are connected. The sound control board 25 is for controlling sound emitted from the speaker 9, and has a CPU 45, ROM 46, RAM 47, I / O 48, 49, etc., and the I / O 49 is in a reach state with the speaker 9, for example. Oscillating means 53 for giving vibration to the firing handle 7 is sometimes connected.
[0023]
The operation switch 10 is connected to the I / O 30 of the game control board 22, the I / O 37 of the symbol control board 23, the I / O 43 of the lamp control board 24, and the I / O 48 of the voice control board 25, The operation status (ON / OFF state) of the operation switch 10 is transmitted to each of the substrates 22 to 25.
[0024]
Next, an example of the operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. When a player sits in front of a predetermined pachinko gaming machine 1 and fires a game ball with its launch lever 7, a game control board 22 executes an operation switch corresponding basic process S100, and a symbol control board 23, a lamp control board. 24 and the sub control boards 23 to 25 of the sound control board 25, the sub board processing S200 is executed.
[0025]
As shown in FIG. 4, the basic process S100 in the game control board 22 is first determined whether or not the operation switch 10 is turned on (S101), and this determination S101 is repeated until “YES” is reached. Then, when the player operates the operation switch 10 during the game and the switch 10 is turned on, “YES” is determined in the determination S101, a switch flag is set (S102), and an operation transmitted in the sub-substrate processing S200 described later. It is determined whether an information command has been received (S103).
[0026]
As the operation information command at this time, for example, an information command that is selected by a player's operation and that selects a specific symbol that can be transferred to probability variation, a special symbol stop timing information command, and a special symbol variation time information Various operation information commands that can give a privilege advantageous to the player in the pachinko game, such as a command, an information command of the number of balls to be played, an information command about the opening time of the electric game object, etc. are used. It is determined whether or not various operation information commands are transmitted from the sub control boards 23 to 25.
[0027]
If “YES” in the determination S103, that is, if an operation information command operated by the player is transmitted from each of the sub-control boards 23 to 25, the switch flag is set (S104) to correspond to the operation of the operation switch 10 When the operation information command is, for example, the specific symbol selection information command, the special symbol display device 11 is stopped at the selected specific symbol, and the probability variation etc. after the jackpot Will be transferred to. Note that the execution of the processing in step S105 includes transmission of commands related to the executed processing to the sub-control boards 23 to 25.
[0028]
On the other hand, if “NO” in the determination S103, that is, if the operation information command operated by the player is not received from each of the sub control boards 23 to 25, it is determined whether or not the switch flag is set (S106). If “YES” in the determination S106, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time set in advance has elapsed (S107). If “NO” in the determination S106, the process returns to the step S101 and waits for the next ON signal of the operation switch 10, and if “NO” in the determination S107, the process returns to the step S103 and waits for the reception of the operation information command. .
[0029]
On the other hand, if “YES” in the determination S107, it is determined that the operation switch 10 has not been operated in a predetermined time or in a predetermined time, and an error process for the operation switch 10 is executed (S108). And if each process of step S105 and S108 is performed, the process of the game control board 22 corresponding to the operation switch 10 will be complete | finished (S109).
[0030]
In the sub board processing S200 executed in each sub control board 23 to 25 corresponding to the basic process of the game control board 22, it is first determined whether or not the operation switch 10 is turned on as shown in FIG. When the determination is “YES”, that is, when the operation switch 10 is operated by the player, an operation information command corresponding to the operation of the operation switch 10 is transmitted (S202). The operation information command at this time is, for example, an information command related to the operation switch 10 that can obtain a predetermined action, and this operation information command is sent from each of the sub control boards 23 to 25 to which the operation switch 10 is connected to the game control board 22. Will be sent.
[0031]
When the transmission process of the operation information command is executed in each sub control board 23 to 25, it is determined whether or not the command is received in each sub control board 23 to 25 (S203). This command is a command transmitted in step S105 of the basic process S100. For example, a command related to symbol display is issued on the symbol control board 23, a command related to lamp display is issued on the lamp control board 24, and a command on the voice control board is issued. Each command related to voice is received.
[0032]
If “YES” in this determination S203, command processing is executed (S204), for example, symbol display corresponding to the operation information command, lamp display, or sound output is performed. On the other hand, if “NO” in the determination S203, the process returns to the step S201 to wait for the next ON signal of the operation switch 10.
[0033]
That is, in the sub-board processing S200, each sub-control board 23-25 detects an operation information command of the operation switch 10 by the player (S201), and transmits it to the game control board 22 (S202). Only when the command corresponding to the process of the operation switch 10 transmitted from the game control board 22 is received (S203), the process corresponding to the received command is executed on each of the sub-control boards 23 to 25 (S204). Thereby, it can be confirmed whether or not the operation switch 10 has been properly operated by the player.
[0034]
Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, since the operation switch 10 that can be operated by the player during the game is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, for example, it is associated with the display of the special symbol display device 11. When the game state can be operated by the player himself and the game state is set in a predetermined state in advance, for example, by operating the operation switch 10, the specific symbol that shifts to the probability variation can be selected and set according to the player's preference. In comparison, the game play of pachinko games can be sufficiently enhanced.
[0035]
In addition, since the operation switch 10 is directly connected to the game control board 22, the symbol control board 23, the lamp control board 24, and the sound control board 25, respectively, as compared with the case where only the game control board 22 is connected. Thus, it is possible to confirm whether or not the operation of the operation switch 10 is normal. In particular, only when the command corresponding to the operation information of the operation switch 10 is transmitted from the game control board 22 and received, the process corresponding to the command is executed in each sub-control board 23 to 25, so that the player It is possible to confirm the unauthorized operation without fail, and it is only necessary to transmit only commands corresponding to the sub control boards 23 to 25 from the game control board 22 to the sub control boards 23 to 25. Control can be simplified by reducing the number of control commands transmitted to each sub-control board 23-25.
[0036]
Further, since the selection switch 10 is provided at a predetermined angle in the upper tray 5 portion of the top of the ashtray 8 in front of the left hand not used during the game, and the selection switch 10 is configured by a push switch, a touch switch, or the like, It is possible to easily operate the selection switch 10 itself during the game. Further, for example, since one selection switch 10 is provided in the upper tray 5 portion, it can be handled in hardware, so that the configuration can be simplified and applied to various pachinko gaming machines 1 at low cost.
[0037]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system showing another embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. Hereinafter, the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals. The feature of this embodiment is that the operation switch 10 is directly connected only to the symbol control board 23. That is, the operation switch 10 is connected to the input side of the I / O 36 of the symbol control board 23, and the operation information of the operation switch 10 is transferred to the game control board 22, the lamp control board 24 and the voice control board 25 via the symbol control board 23. Configure to be sent. In this case, the connection from the symbol control board 23 to the game control board 22 is made by a signal line to prevent fraud when, for example, the operation switch 10 is used for shortening the symbol variation time.
[0038]
In this embodiment, for example, the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 is executed by the symbol control board 23, and the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is executed by the lamp control board 24, the voice control board 25, etc. The operation information can be confirmed, and the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In the case of this embodiment, the operation switch 10 is not directly connected to the game control board 22 that controls the probability of occurrence of jackpots, and the game control board 22 is connected to the game control board 22 via the signal line and the symbol control board 23. Since it is connected, it is possible to reliably prevent fraud and the like due to the operation timing of the operation switch 10, and in the case of operation information not related to the operation of the game control board 22, the transmission / reception of the operation information is performed between the sub-control boards 23-25. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an operational effect that the burden on the control of the game control board 22 can be reduced.
[0039]
In each of the above embodiments, one operation switch 10 is arranged in the upper tray 5 portion of the top of the ashtray 8 of the pachinko machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. It is also possible to arrange in six parts, or to arrange a plurality of operation switches 10 in each part. Further, the form of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the gaming board 3 in each of the above-described embodiments is also an example. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the gaming board 3 is appropriately applied within a range not departing from the gist of each invention related to the present invention, such as being applied to a third type Can be changed.
[0040]
【The invention's effect】
As described in detail above, according to the first aspect of the invention, the operation status of the operation switch is transmitted to at least one of the main control board and the sub control board to which the operation switch is connected. Can play while obtaining appropriate control corresponding to the operation of the operation switch, can sufficiently enhance the playability of the pachinko game, and control according to operation of the operation switch is obtained for each control board. It is possible to simplify the command by reducing the number of commands. In addition, when the sub control board to which the operation switch is connected directly detects that the operation switch has been operated and receives an operation status from the main control board, the sub control board is determined in advance corresponding to the operation of the operation switch. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately cope with an illegal game by the player.
[0041]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the operation status of the operation switch is transmitted to the main control board or another sub control board via the predetermined sub control board to which the operation switch is connected. The player can play the game while obtaining appropriate control corresponding to the operation of the operation switch, and the gameability of the pachinko game can be sufficiently enhanced, and the operation switch is not directly connected to the main control board. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately deal with fraud targeting the timing of and to reduce the burden on the main control board. In addition, when the sub control board to which the operation switch is connected directly detects that the operation switch has been operated and receives an operation status from the main control board, the sub control board is determined in advance corresponding to the operation of the operation switch. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately cope with an illegal game by the player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another operation.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system of a pachinko game ball showing another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game board 5 ... Upper tray 8 ... Ashtray 9 ... Speaker 10 ... Operation switch 11 ... · Special symbol display device 12 ··· Normal symbol display device 13 ··· First class starting port 14 ··· Normal winning port 15 ··· Large winning port 22 ··· Game control board (main substrate)
23 ... Symbol control board 24 ... Lamp control board 25 ... Voice control board

Claims (2)

In a pachinko gaming machine having an operation switch on the front surface of a gaming machine, a main control board for controlling solenoids, switches, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine, and one or more sub-control boards for controlling a symbol display, sound, lamp display, etc. And
The operation switch is connected to the main control board and at least one sub control board, and the sub control board to which the operation switch is connected directly detects that the operation switch is operated and operates from the main control board. A pachinko gaming machine that performs predetermined control corresponding to operation of an operation switch when a situation is received . In a pachinko gaming machine having an operation switch on the front surface of a gaming machine, a main control board for controlling solenoids, switches, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine, and one or more sub-control boards for controlling a symbol display, sound, lamp display, etc. And
The operation switch is connected to at least one of the sub control boards, and the operation status of the operation switch is transmitted from the sub control board to the main control board or another sub control board, and the sub control to which the operation switch is connected The board directly detects that the operation switch has been operated, and performs a predetermined control corresponding to the operation of the operation switch when the operation status is received from the main control board. Gaming machine.

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