JP4124357B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that solves a problem caused by a gaming ball detection switch arranged in a gaming area for the purpose of causing a change in gaming state.

As a recent pachinko machine, a game ball detection switch consisting of a photo sensor or the like is arranged at an appropriate position in the game area of the game board, and the game ball flowing down the game area is detected by the detection switch. What is comprised so that the content of the display game developed by a display apparatus may be switched is known.
For example, Non-Patent Document 1 (“Pachinko Katsu” Vol.48, issued June 1, 2003, Takeshobo Co., Ltd., pages 40 and 41), page 40 shows the letters “CHANCE” on the right side of the symbol display device. A game board diagram clearly showing the presence of the game ball detection switch is displayed (page 40), and on the 41st page under the title “Which is right-handed mode selection?” This “CHANCE” gate It is described that mode switching (1 line mode, 5 line mode, T line mode) is performed when a game ball passes through, so that another model mode can be enjoyed without changing the ball. .
However, if a game ball detection switch for display game switching is provided in the game area in this way, the game ball is detected by the game ball detection switch even though the player does not wish, There is a possibility that display game switching occurs and the player's interest is cut off.
“Pachinko wins” Vol.48, issued June 1, 2003 Takeshobo Co., Ltd., pages 40 and 41

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and for the purpose of causing a change in the game state such as display game switching, a game ball detection switch that has been conventionally arranged in the game area is a problem caused by the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that enhances the interest of a player by preventing mode switching or the like that does not occur. That is, according to the present invention, a game ball is hardly detected by this detection switch unless the player blows the game ball aiming at a game ball detection switch provided at a specific location in the game area. It is.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 1 is configured such that a game is enjoyed by flowing down a game board having a game area in which board surface parts are arranged and a game ball that has been ejected in the game area. in the pachinko game machine, the game area, the game region partition unit means for partitioning formed on the main game region and the sub-game area by partitioning, leaving a partially communicating portion, is disposed in the sub-game area A game ball detecting means, and an approach ball selecting means arranged in an upper communication portion formed by the game area partitioning means, and the main game is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means. game mode which is performed in the region, characterized by being configured to be changed to a different game mode and before the game ball is detected in the gaming ball detection means.
When game ball detection means is arranged at a specific location in a game area equipped with an accessory device, obstacle nail, etc., the game ball is detected by the game ball detection means against the intention of the player, and the game mode is changed. On the other hand, it is difficult to aim at the game ball detection means with the intention of changing the game mode, except for a few advanced players.
Therefore, in the present invention, in addition to the main game area in which the accessory device or the like is arranged, a sub game area in which only the game ball detecting means is arranged is provided, so that a player who wishes to play a game in the current game mode is provided. If the game state is changed against the intention of the game, the game area is greatly reduced, and if the game mode is desired to be changed, the resilience using the launch handle is set to the maximum strength. Anyone can easily drive into the secondary game area by operating so that the hit ball reaches the right edge (back) of the game or by setting the ball to the secondary game area located on the near side. Is possible.
In addition, by arranging the approaching ball sorting means in the upper communication part formed by the game area partitioning means, it is possible that the game ball enters the upper communication part due to an accidental bounce or the like against the intention of the player. Can be prevented.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the game mode is changed by changing a display mode of a symbol variable game displayed on the symbol display device arranged in the main game area, or the symbol display device. It is a change in the time of symbol variation in.
When a game ball is detected by the game ball detection means, the game state can be variously changed. Claim 2 relates to a change of the gaming state by the symbol change device.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the change of the game mode is a change in which a winning device arranged in the main game area is changed to a state advantageous to the player.
For example, opening a winning opening, extending the opening time, etc.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first, second, or third aspect, the sub game area is formed along at least one edge of the left or right side of the main game area.
The secondary game area is provided at the right edge of the game area so that the game ball that is launched from the game ball guide route into the game area reaches the back of the game area with a predetermined momentum. Alternatively, it may be provided on the front side (left edge) where the game balls launched into the game area with the weakest momentum are likely to flow down.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first, second, third, or fourth aspect, the main game area and the sub game area communicate with each other at least in an upper part and a lower part of each game area having a width larger than the diameter of the game ball. It has the part.
While the upper communication portion has a function of distributing the game balls, the lower communication portion can prevent in advance a problem that the game balls move to other game areas before the game ends in each game area.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first, second, third, fourth, or fifth aspect, the game area partitioning means is constituted by a dedicated rail, an accessory device, or an obstacle nail.
The game area partitioning means may have any configuration. Even if it is not a dedicated rail, it may be a dedicated partition member that can prevent mutual movement between the two regions .
The invention of claim 7 is the invention according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 , wherein the ball receiving width of the upper communication portion formed by the game area partitioning means is set slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. It is characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to more reliably prevent the hit ball from entering the sub game area against the player's intention.

Dividing the game area into a main game area where normal board parts are mounted and a secondary game area where only the game ball detection switch is mounted, so that the hitting ball can advance only when aiming at the secondary game area Since it is configured, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by preventing frequent mode switching or the like against the player's intention, which is a problem caused by the game ball detection switch. In addition, by placing the approaching ball sorting means in the upper communication portion formed by the game area partitioning means, the game ball enters the upper communication portion due to an accidental bounce or the like against the intention of the player. Can be prevented. Therefore, unless the player aims to play a game ball detection switch provided at a specific location in the game area, the game ball is hardly detected by this detection switch.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
This pachinko gaming machine has a wooden frame 1, a front frame 2 pivotally supported by a hinge on the wooden frame 1 so that it can be opened and closed in the front-rear direction, and a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed in the front-rear direction. A supported glass door 3, a game board 4 detachably attached to the inside of the front frame 2, and a synthetic resin mechanism board (not shown) attached to the back side of the game board 4 through a hinge so as to be opened and closed. And.
A front plate 6 is attached to the lower side of the glass door 3 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover a firing rail and a hitting ball not shown, and a hitting ball supply tray 7 is provided on the front surface of the front plate 6. A game ball launching handle 8 constituting a part of the game ball launching device is disposed at the lower part of the front frame 2, and a lower pan for storing game balls and foul balls that cannot be stored on the hitting ball supply tray 7. 9 is arranged.
In the game area 11 constituting the front surface of the game board 4, for example, a symbol change display device (symbol display device) 12 that displays a plurality of symbols in the center while sequentially moving up and down (rotating) is arranged around the periphery. A surface part such as a windmill 14 and an obstacle nail 15 are arranged. Furthermore, a game ball outlet 16 is disposed at the bottom of the game area 11.
On the left edge of the game board 4, a game ball guide path 21 is formed extending in the vertical direction to guide the game ball launched from the game ball launching device arranged at the lower part of the game machine into the game area 11. Yes. The game ball guiding path 21 includes an outer rail 22 arranged in an arc along the left side edge of the game board 4 and an inner rail protruding on the game board surface inside the game rail (on the game area side). 23 is a passage of a game ball formed between The outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23 have a configuration in which a strip-shaped metal thin plate having a certain width is bent into a predetermined R shape and is erected and fixed on the game board surface. In addition, an outlet 24 that discharges a game ball that moves upward in the game ball guide path into the game area 11 of the game board 4 is disposed on the upper part of the game ball guide path 21.
Further, a foul ball discharge port (not shown) that receives a foul ball that has been launched from the game ball launching device into the game ball guiding path and then returned downward without passing through the ball return prevention member 25 is a lower part of the game ball guiding path 21. Is arranged.
The player can arbitrarily adjust the landing point by adjusting the rotation angle of the game ball launching handle 8.

The symbol variation display device 12 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and when a hit ball is won in the symbol operation gate 17, the display of numbers, symbols, etc. fluctuates, and the display stops after a certain time, for example, “777”. When the display is aligned with a certain probability, the solenoid is activated and the specific winning opening 18 is opened. Then, when the hit ball is won in the specific winning opening 18 and a predetermined time elapses, the specific winning opening 18 is closed, and at least one of the winning balls wins the winning right winning opening arranged in the specific winning opening 18. The electric winning device is activated, and a jackpot right is generated. During the period when the jackpot right is generated, a large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning a specific winning opening. Further, the symbol variation display device 12 is configured such that when a game ball detection switch 35 (to be described later) detects a game ball, the contents of the display game developed by the symbol variation display device 12 are switched or the display symbol currently being varied. Are stopped and displayed without waiting for the arrival of a preset symbol variation time (decreasing the symbol variation time).
The landing points of the hit ball in the game area 11 can be roughly classified into, for example, a left position, a center left position, a center right position, a right position, etc. It is possible to categorize by left strike, center right strike, right strike, etc.
However, the players who have techniques for accurately performing these four types of placement are limited to those with considerable experience, and accurate placement of landing points is extremely difficult for beginners and intermediate players. Therefore, for example, when the game ball detection switch for game mode switching disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 mentioned in the background art is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area, the detection switch is contrary to the player's intention. A game ball passes through the display game, and the display game switching in the symbol variation display device 12 or the symbol variation time is shortened.

In the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1, the game area 11 is divided into a main game area A and a sub game area B by a board part (group) 30 functioning as a game area partition member S, an obstacle nail 15 and the like. One of the features is the point of formation.
The main game area A and the sub game area B are partially communicated with each other through the communication portions 31a and 31b. The upper communication part 31a is a part that distributes the game balls that have been shot into the game area to either the main game area A or the sub game area, and the game balls distributed to any of the game areas are respectively After the game in the game area, the game is merged at the communication portion 31b arranged below each area and led to the discharge port 16. In other words, the lower communication portion 31b is in a suitable location so that a game ball flowing down in one of the game areas can be prevented from moving into the other area before the game in the area ends. Placed in.
The secondary game area B is elongated in the vertical direction at a position along the right or left edge of the game board where the hit ball does not reach unless it is specifically aimed at. The game ball detection switch 35 is arranged at the top so that only the game ball 36 that has entered the sub game area B and has flowed down is detected to pass. When the secondary game area B is provided in the area along the right edge as shown in FIG. 1, it is easy to drive into the secondary game area B by striking strongly with the firing handle 8. Is easy. The case where the sub game area B is arranged at the left end edge of the game area 11 is a case where it is arranged in an area along the inner rail 23, for example. Also in this case, it is easy for a beginner to drive into the auxiliary game area by adjusting the spring force of the firing handle 8 to be weak.
Note that the sub game area B may be simultaneously arranged on both the right and left edges of the game area 11.

Another characteristic configuration of the present invention is configured such that a game ball 36 that has entered the sub-game area B is always detected through the game ball detection switch 35 in the process of flowing down in the same area, Triggered by the detection of the game ball 36 by the game ball detection switch 35, the game mode performed in the main game area A is different from the case where the game ball is not detected by the game ball detection switch 35 (before detection). The point of control is that the game mode is changed.
When the control unit 100 schematically shown in FIG. 1 inputs a game ball passage detection signal from the game ball detection switch 35, the symbol variation display device 12 and the winning holes 13, 18 as the control object 101 are played. Control is performed so that the mode is changed (a predetermined operation is started or stopped).
The change of the game mode is, for example, the change of the display mode of the symbol variation game displayed on the symbol variation display device 12 arranged in the main game area A, or the change of the symbol variation time in the symbol variation display device ( Shortening), or opening the winning opening 13 or stopping (closing) the opening operation.
In the embodiment of FIG. 1, as the game area partitioning means S, an example is shown in which a board surface part (serving device, obstacle nail) that is normally equipped in the game area 11 is used. An example in which a special (exclusive) partition member other than a panel component is used as the region partition means S is shown.

First, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration of a gaming board 4 equipped in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those in FIG. As will be described, the gaming board 4 according to this embodiment uses a dedicated rail 40 as the gaming area partitioning means S, and uses an arc-shaped elongated area along the right edge of the gaming area 11 as the secondary gaming area B. A game ball detection switch 35 is arranged at an appropriate position in the middle of the secondary game area (in this example, an intermediate portion) so that the game ball 36 that has advanced into the secondary game area B is always detected in the middle of the flow. Yes. The entrance of the sub game area B defined by the rail 40 constitutes the upper communication portion 31 a, the outlet portion communicates with the lower communication portion 31 b, and the lower communication portion 31 b is directly connected to the discharge port 16. is doing.
Although not shown, as a modification of this embodiment, instead of the rail 40, the obstacle nail 15 may be closely arranged at a position along the rail 40 to be used as a game area partitioning means.
In the embodiment of FIG. 2, as shown by the dotted line in the figure, the game ball that once hits the game nail 15 or the like planted immediately before the communication portion 31a bounces and changes its direction to enter the communication portion 31a. There is a risk of entering, and it cannot be said that a situation in which a hit ball does not enter the sub game area B against the player's intention does not occur.

Therefore, in the embodiment of FIG. 3, a weak hit ball that does not exceed a certain elastic force is bounced back to the entrance part of the secondary game area B formed by the rail 40 as the game area partitioning means S, that is, the upper communication part 31a. A backstop member 41 as an approaching ball sorting means for preventing entry into the game area B is arranged. That is, in this example, the backstop member 41 includes a base portion 41a disposed at the upper end portion of the rail 40, and an entry blocking piece 41b supported by the base portion 41a so that the base end portion is rotatable in the left and right directions indicated by arrows. The entry blocking piece 41b is rotatably supported from the entry blocking position indicated by the solid line to the retracted position rotated in the clockwise direction, and is elastically moved to the entry blocking position by the elastic means provided on the base 41a. It is configured to be able to return. As the strength of the original position return force of the entry blocking piece 41b set by this elastic means, only the hit ball that has been ejected from the game ball launching device with a predetermined force or more and emitted from the game ball guiding path 21 is used. While it is possible to pass through and enter the sub game area B, the hit ball whose momentum has been reduced by jumping once with the obstacle nail 15 in front is pushed down even if it comes into contact with the entry blocking piece 41b. Set to the extent that you cannot enter. Accordingly, when the player wishes to drive a game ball into the sub game area B, the firing handle 8 may be operated with a strength higher than a predetermined level, and the player can reliably enter the sub game area B as intended. Can enter.
In the embodiment of FIG. 3, it is possible to select whether or not to make the hit ball enter the sub game area by adjusting the elastic return force of the entry preventing piece 41 b constituting the back stop member 41. It is possible that the momentum of the game ball bounced with the obstacle nail and changed direction exceeds the blocking force of the entry blocking piece 41b.
Therefore, in FIG. 4, in place of the backstop member as the approaching ball selection means, the windmill 45 is rotatably arranged in the communication portion 31a. The windmill 45 is configured to allow the game balls to pass between the blades by providing a plurality of blades arranged at a circumferential pitch larger than the diameter of the game ball, similarly to the known windmill. When the game ball that has been ejected and emitted from the game ball guiding path 21 into the game area 11 comes into contact with the wind turbine 45 at a predetermined momentum or more, the wind turbine 45 rotates in either direction, thereby causing the game ball to rotate. Can be led into the sub game area B.
On the other hand, if the momentum of the hit ball does not exceed the predetermined value, or if the angle of contact with the obstacle nail or the like before entering and contacting the windmill 45 changes or the momentum is reduced, the windmill 45 This makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the sub game area B. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the hit ball from entering the sub game area B against the player's intention.
The behavior after the hit ball enters the sub game area B is the same as in the above embodiment.

Next, in the embodiment of FIG. 5, the width w1 of the upper communication portion 31a of the rail 40 that forms the sub game area B (the interval between the upper end of the rail 40 and the inner wall of the outer rail 22) is used as the approaching ball sorting means. The configuration is such that the hitting ball receiving width (entrance portion width) w2 is adjusted by the obstacle nail 15 to be narrower. When the diameter of the game ball 36 is 11 mm, the hit ball receiving width w2 is set to about 12 mm.
That is, in this embodiment, the width w1 of the upper communication portion 31a defined by attaching the rail 40 to the board surface of the game area 11 is set to be as wide as in the case of FIG. 2, while the front side of the communication portion 31a. In this case, the hitting nail (row) 15 is made to enter the moving path of the game ball to set the hit ball receiving width w2 slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, thereby moving in contact along the inner wall of the outer rail 22. Only the game ball 36, which is a sufficiently strong hit ball that enters the communication portion 31a, can enter the sub game area B.
Accordingly, a weak game ball that is about to enter the communication portion 31a with a slight distance from the inner wall of the outer rail 22 hits the obstacle nail 15 and rebounds and cannot enter.
In order for the player to hit the ball into the sub game area, the firing handle 8 may be operated so that the resilience is stronger than a predetermined value, and this operation is easy for beginners.

Next, FIG. 6 is a modified embodiment of FIG. 5, and by setting the interval between the upper end of the rail 40 and the outer rail 22 to a predetermined value, for example, 12 mm, the sub game area B from the upper communication part 31 a is set. The configuration is the same as in the case of FIG. 5 except that the game balls that can enter are limited.
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, the game area 11 is divided into a main game area A on which a normal board surface group is mounted and a relatively narrow side of the main game area. In the case where the player forms a sub-game area B provided with a game ball detection switch 35 for detecting a game ball that is disposed in the area and flows down, and the player intends to play the bullet game with the aim of the sub-game area B Only the game ball is detected by the detection switch 35. When a game ball is detected by the detection switch 35, the control unit 100 controls the game to change the contents of the display game developed by the symbol variation display device 12 or to shorten the symbol variation time. When the player does not wish, it is possible to prevent a problem that the game ball is detected by the detection switch 35 and the game mode is arbitrarily changed.
Further, as another example of the change of the gaming state due to the detection switch 35 detecting the game ball, for example, an opening / closing operation of a winning opening can be cited.
Furthermore, since the game area 11 is provided with a secondary game area B having a role different from that of the main game area A on which board parts are mounted over a wide area along at least one of the left and right edges of the game area 11. Unlike conventional pachinko machines, where the game mode cannot be changed without aiming at a game ball detection switch 35 provided at a specific location within a single game area, the game area can be effectively utilized. Moreover, since the game is progressed aiming at every part of the game area, it is possible to increase the interest as a bullet game.
In addition, an upper communication part 31a is provided as a distribution part for distributing whether or not a game ball that has been driven into the main game area A enters the sub game area B, and games in each of the game areas A and B are performed. Since it is configured to join below the game area 11 and be led to the discharge port 16 after being broken, the game ball moves to the other game area before the game in each of the game areas A and B ends. Can be prevented, and the playability of the present invention can be clearly reflected in the game content.

The front view of the game board of the pachinko game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. The front view which shows the structure of the game board 4 with which the pachinko game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention is equipped. The structure explanatory view of the game board surface of the pachinko game machine which relates to other execution form of this invention. The structure explanatory view of the game board surface of the pachinko game machine which relates to other execution form of this invention. The structure explanatory view of the game board surface of the pachinko game machine which relates to other execution form of this invention. The structure explanatory view of the game board surface of the pachinko game machine which relates to other execution form of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  1 wooden frame, 2 front frame, 3 glass door, 4 game board, 6 front plate, 7 hit ball supply tray, 8 game ball launch handle, 9 lower plate, 11 game area, 12 symbol variation display device (symbol display device), 14 windmills, 15 obstacle nails, 16 outlets, 17 design operation gates, 18 special winning entrances, 21 game ball guide paths, 22 outer rails, 23 inner rails, 24 outlets, 25 ball return prevention members, 30 board parts, 31a, 31b communication part, 35 gaming ball detection switch, 36 gaming ball, 40 rail, 41 backstop member, 41a base part, 41b entry blocking piece, 45 windmill, S gaming area partition member, A main gaming area, B secondary gaming area , 100 Control unit, 101 Control object.

Claims (7)

In a pachinko gaming machine configured to play a game by having a gaming area in which board surface parts are arranged and a game ball that has been bounced down in the gaming area,
The game area, the game region partition unit means for partitioning formed on the main game region and the sub-game area by partitioning, leaving a partially communicating portion,
A game ball detecting means disposed in the sub game area ;
An approach ball sorting means arranged in the upper communication portion formed by the game area partitioning means,
Triggered by the detection of a game ball according to the game ball detection means, so that the game mode to be performed in the main game area is game ball to the game ball detection means is changed to a game mode that is different from the before being detected A pachinko gaming machine that is structured as described above. Characterized in that said change in the game mode, the change of the display mode of symbol variation game that is displayed on the symbol display device disposed in the main game area, or a time change of the symbol variation in the symbol display device The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.   2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change in the game mode is a change in which a winning device arranged in the main game area is changed to a state advantageous to a player.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the sub game area is formed along at least one edge of the left or right side of the main game area.   The main game area and the sub game area have at least an upper part and a lower part of each game area having a communication part having a width larger than the diameter of the game ball. Or the pachinko machine as described in any one of 4.   The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, wherein the game area partitioning means is constituted by a dedicated rail, a bonus device, or an obstacle nail. 7. The hit ball receiving width of the upper communication portion formed by the game area partitioning means is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The pachinko gaming machine according to one item.

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