JP4156682B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is in a special state advantageous to the player when the variable display device is operated on condition that a pachinko ball is won at a specific winning opening and the display symbols of the variable display device are in a specific combination. It relates to a pachinko machine that generates rights.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional pachinko machine, for example, nine symbol display columns of a variable display device that is a liquid crystal display are arranged in a matrix in three rows and three columns, and display lines (row lines, When the symbols in the symbol display column are in a specific combination on the line or diagonal line), the bonus will be a big win, and the right to generate a special state where the variable prize opening will operate and the prize can be won with a much higher probability than usual. There are so-called fever machines that are designed to generate.
Each display symbol of the variable display device is drawn on the drum surface of each rotating drum, and when the rotating drum stops rotating, each display symbol is imitated so that the player's interest is enhanced. Consideration has been made.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional pachinko machine, each pachinko machine is basically the same except that there is a difference in the display pattern, except that the combination method for becoming a special state is not fundamentally different. Newly, even if a game is played in place of another type of pachinko machine, there is a problem that a new interest is not evoked and the gameability is not improved.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to such conventional problems, and it has been possible to greatly change the combination method to be in a special state, evoke the player's interest, and improve the playability. The purpose is to provide a pachinko machine.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gist of the present invention for achieving this object resides in the matters described in the following sections.
1 When the variable display device (18) is operated on condition that the pachinko ball is awarded to the specific winning opening (15), and the display symbols of the variable display device (18) become a specific combination, In a pachinko machine designed to generate the right to become an advantageous special state,
The variable display device (18) includes a plurality of symbol display fields (18a, 18b,...) For variably displaying symbols at a start end position, an end position, and an intermediate position between the start end position and the end position,
A replacement symbol display device (28) for displaying a replacement symbol in association with one or more of the plurality of symbol display columns (18a, 18b...);
A combination determination unit that determines whether each display symbol has a specific combination when the display symbol in the related symbol display field (18a, 18b...) Can be replaced with the replacement symbol and replaced with the replacement symbol. (13), wherein the replacement symbols include other symbols that are considered to be the same as the already determined display symbols,
The replacement symbol display device (28) is configured to operate when the variable display device (18) is in a predetermined operating state and the pachinko ball wins the designated winning portion (25). Characteristic pachinko machine.
[0005]
2 When the variable display device (18) is operated on the condition that the pachinko ball is awarded to the specific winning opening (15), and the display symbols of the variable display device (18) are in a specific combination, In a pachinko machine designed to generate the right to become an advantageous special state,
The variable display device (18) includes a plurality of symbol display columns (18a, 18b,...) That variably display symbols at a start position, an end position, and an intermediate position between the start end position and the end position. With two or more display lines,
It is a gap between the adjacent display lines, and is arranged corresponding to one or more of the plurality of symbol display fields (18a, 18b ...), and in the corresponding symbol display field (18a, 18b ...). In association with the replacement symbol display device (28) for displaying the replacement symbol,
When the display symbols in the related symbol display fields (18a, 18b,...) Can be replaced with the replacement symbols on both display lines sandwiching the replacement symbol display device (28), and the replacement symbols are replaced. And a combination determining unit (13) for determining whether each display symbol has a specific combination, and the replacement symbol includes another symbol that is considered to be the same as the already determined display symbol. ,
The replacement symbol display device (28) is configured to operate when the variable display device (18) is in a predetermined operating state and the pachinko ball wins the designated winning portion (25). Characteristic pachinko machine.
[0008]
Next, the operation of the invention described in each item will be described.
In the pachinko machine described in item 1,
When the pachinko ball wins the specific winning opening (15), the variable display device (18) is activated, and a plurality of symbol display fields (18a, 18b...) Are variably displayed. Each display symbol at the end position is confirmed.
[0009]
When the variable display device (18) is in a predetermined operating state and the pachinko ball wins the designated winning portion (25), the replacement symbol display device (28) is also operated, and a plurality of symbol display columns (18a, 18b,... ), The replacement symbol display device (28) displays the replacement symbol. The replacement symbol includes an asterisk or joker that is valid (considered the same) for all the displayed symbols.
[0010]
The combination determination unit (13) determines whether or not each display symbol of the plurality of symbol display fields (18a, 18b...) Is a specific combination, and if it is not a specific combination, the related symbol display field (18a). , 18b...)), When a replacement symbol is replaced with a symbol display, it is determined whether the combination is a specific combination.
[0011]
When the combination determination unit (13) determines that the combination is a specific combination, for example, a right to enter a special state in which a variable winning opening is activated and winning is extremely easy is generated.
[0012]
That is, the player shows general interest as to whether or not the display pattern of the variable display device (18) is a specific combination, and the variable display device (18) is in a predetermined operating state so that the pachinko ball If the attention is paid to whether or not to win the designated winning portion (25) and the designated winning portion (25) is won , the replacement symbol display device (28) does not replace the display symbols even if they are not in a specific combination. ing to indicate expected on whether to display the symbol. As the specific combination of symbols changes drastically, the display method of the symbols to be combined also changes drastically, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.
The predetermined operating state of the variable display device (18) refers to the time during operation or until a predetermined time elapses after the operation ends.
The designated winning portion (25) may be configured such that the ball sensor detects when the pachinko ball passes through the gap between the nail and is a general winning opening. Also good.
[0013]
In the pachinko machine described in item 2,
When the variable display device (18) is in a predetermined operating state and the pachinko ball wins the designated winning portion (25), the replacement symbol display device (28) is also operated, and the corresponding symbols are respectively displayed on the two display lines. A replacement symbol is displayed in association with one or more of the display columns (18a, 18b...). The replacement symbol includes an asterisk or joker that is valid (considered the same) for all the displayed symbols.
The combination determination unit (13) determines whether each display symbol in the plurality of symbol display fields (18a, 18b,...) Is a specific combination in two or more display lines, and is not a specific combination. When the replacement symbols are replaced with the symbol displays in the related symbol display fields (18a, 18b,...), It is determined whether the combination is a specific combination.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 4 show an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a specific winning opening 15 formed on the board surface 12, and a variable display device 18 is provided above the specific winning opening 15. . The variable display device 18 includes nine symbol display columns arranged in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns. Each line of the line (particularly referred to as “display line”) includes three symbol display columns 18a, 18b, and 18c arranged side by side.
[0018]
Numbers from 1 to 9 are used for the display symbols in the symbol display fields 18a, 18b, and 18c. The display pattern is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an animal, a plant, or an animated character. If a line is composed of three symbol display columns arranged in a straight line direction, and each display symbol in the three symbol display columns has the same number on the line (row line, column line, or diagonal line), it will be specified It becomes a combination.
[0019]
The specific combination is not limited to the same number, and it is sufficient that a certain correlation exists in the characteristics of the display symbol.
[0020]
Each of the symbol display columns 18a, 18b, and 18c is a liquid crystal panel that variably displays, but may be a mechanical rotary drum. The symbol display columns 18a, 18b, and 18c constituting each display line of the variable display device 18 generally include symbols of a symbol display column 18a that is first positioned on the start end side and a symbol display column 18c that is positioned on the end side. Finally, the symbol in the symbol display field 18b located in the middle is determined. The order of symbol determination depends on a control signal output by a CPU of the pachinko machine 10 described later.
[0021]
The symbol display field 28b of the replacement symbol display device 28 is arranged so as to be sandwiched between adjacent display lines in the three display lines arranged vertically. The symbol display field 28b is a mini-digital display field, and is actually incorporated in the variable display device 18. The variable display device 18 and the replacement symbol display device 28 are apparently divided, but the same liquid crystal screen ( TFT type or DSTN type liquid crystal display). The symbol display column 28b corresponds to the symbol display column 18b in each display line. Accordingly, the upper symbol display column 28b corresponds to the symbol display column 18b of the upper and middle display lines, and the lower symbol display column 28b corresponds to the symbol display columns 18b of the middle and lower display lines. is doing. The replacement symbols displayed in the symbol display field 28b are also numbers from 1 to 9. The number may include an asterisk “☆” or joker that is valid (considered identical) for all numbers.
[0022]
The variable display device 18 is operated on the condition that a pachinko ball is awarded to the specific winning opening 15. The operation of the replacement symbol display device 28 is performed on the condition that it has passed through the designated winning portion 25 that is a gap between adjacent nails. When a pachinko ball passes through the gap between adjacent nails, the magnetic field changes, and a ball sensor (magnetic sensor) that detects the change detects the passage. The operation of the replacement symbol display device 28 is performed on the condition that the variable display device 18 is in operation.
[0023]
Here, the variable display device 18 is operating from the time when the first symbol display field starts variable display to the time when the last symbol display field confirms the display symbol. It may be when it has passed. When the variable display device 18 is in operation, an operation signal (high level signal) is output to the CPU of the pachinko machine.
[0024]
A photoelectric sensor (or proximity switch) is provided to detect a winning at the specific winning opening 15. The winning detection signal (high level signal) of the specific winning opening 15 is amplified, AD-converted, and output to the CPU of the pachinko machine. If the variable display device 18 is not in operation, the CPU of the variable display device 18 When a driving command (high level signal) is output to the liquid crystal display driving circuit and the variable display device 18 is in operation, the CPU calculation unit determines whether or not the number of reserved rights is four or more. If it is above, the holding right is abandoned, and if it is not four or more, 1 is added to the holding right number. The number of reserved rights is decremented by one each time the variable display device 18 is operated once.
[0025]
Similarly, the winning detection signal (high level signal) to the designated winning section 25 is amplified, AD-converted, and output to the CPU of the pachinko machine. At this time, if an operation signal (high level signal) is output to the CPU, the CPU outputs an operation signal (high level signal) to the liquid crystal display drive circuit of the replacement symbol display device 28. If the operating signal is not output to the CPU, the operating signal is not output to the replacement symbol display device 28 even if a winning detection signal is output to the designated winning unit 25.
[0026]
When the operation of the variable display device 18 or the replacement symbol display device 28 is finished, the combination determination unit 13 is on a line (row line, column line, diagonal line) composed of three symbol display fields 18a, 18b, 18c. It is determined whether or not the display symbols are in a specific combination, and when the display symbols in the symbol display column 18b are replaced with the replacement symbols in the symbol display column 28b, the display symbols on each line are in a specific combination. to decide. The display symbol in the symbol display column 18b and the replacement symbol in the symbol display column 28b do not have to be the same symbol, and may be in a mutual relationship.
[0027]
When it is determined that the display symbols on each line are a specific combination, it is a big hit and is configured to be in a fever state (a special state where the variable winning opening repeatedly opens and closes for 16 times and wins easily). ing.
A hold display unit is provided above the variable display device 18. The hold display section has four hold lamps 31 and is lit and displayed in correspondence with the number of rights hold.
[0028]
Next, the operation of the embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, when the pachinko machine is operated in step 101, it is determined in step 102 whether or not the pachinko ball wins the specific winning opening 15 which is a start chucker. The CPU of the machine determines whether or not the variable display device 18 is in operation.
[0029]
If it is determined in step 102 that the specific winning opening 15 is not won, it is determined in step 104 whether or not there is a ball. If there is a ball, the process returns to step 102. If there is no ball, the game is determined in step 105. Ends.
If it is determined in step 103 that the variable display device 18 is not in operation, the CPU of the pachinko machine outputs a control signal to the variable display device 18 in step 106, and the variable display device 18 is driven. On the other hand, in step 103, if the variable display device 18 is in operation, in step 107, the calculation unit of the CPU determines whether or not the number of reserved rights is 4 or more. If the reserved right is abandoned at 108 and is not 4 or more, 1 is added to the number of reserved rights at step 109.
[0030]
When the variable display device 18 is driven in step 106, it is determined in step 110 whether or not a pachinko ball has been won in the designated winning portion 25. If the pachinko ball has been won in the designated winning portion 25, the variable is changed in step 111. It is determined whether or not the display device 18 is in operation. If the variable display device 18 is in operation, the replacement symbol display device 28 is operated in step 112. If the pachinko ball does not win the designated winning portion 25 in step 110, it is determined in step 113 whether the variable display device 18 is in operation. If the variable display device 18 is in operation, the process returns to step 110. . If the variable display device 18 is not in operation at step 113, the display symbols of the symbol display fields 18a, 18b, 18c of the three display lines of the variable display device 18 are determined at step 114 (FIG. 3 (a)). To (b)).
[0031]
After the replacement symbol display device 28 is activated in step 112, the variable display device 18 is determined in step 115, and the replacement symbol of the replacement symbol display device 28 is determined. In step 116, the three symbols of the variable display device 18 are determined. Whether the display symbols of each symbol display field 18a, 18b, 18c of the display line is a specific combination (big hit) or when the symbol display column 18b is replaced with the symbol display column 28b, the display symbol is specified It is determined whether it is a combination. In the case of a specific combination ((a) to (b) to (c) shown in FIG. 3 or (d) shown in FIG. 3), in step 117, opening of the variable prize opening is repeated 16 times. A right to enter a state (fever state) occurs.
[0032]
In step 116, if it is not a specific combination, it is determined in step 118 whether or not the reserved right remains. In step 117, if a right to enter a special state is generated, the process proceeds to step 118, and it is determined whether the reserved right remains.
[0033]
In step 118, the holding right remains. In step 119, after subtracting “1” from the number of reserved rights, the process returns to step 103. On the other hand, if the holding right does not remain in step 118, the process returns to step 102.
In other words, the player is initially interested in whether or not the display symbols of the variable display device 18 are in a specific combination, and when there is no possibility of the specific combination, pachinko balls are displayed during operation of the variable display device 18. If you expect to win the designated prize section 25 and win the designated prize section 25, you will be greatly interested in what kind of replacement symbols the replacement symbol display device 28 will display, and the range of symbols to be combined The game can be enjoyed for a long time, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.
[0034]
In the above-described embodiment, the symbol display fields 18a, 18b, and 18c configured by arranging three variable display devices 18 are shown. However, the number of the symbol display fields arranged is not limited to three but four. It may be the above.
In addition, according to the said embodiment, although what showed the display line as the line of a row was shown, a display line may be a line of a row | line | column or a diagonal line.
[0035]
Moreover, although what consisted of three display lines was shown, you may comprise with four or more display lines, and conversely, it comprises with two display lines as shown to Fig.5 (a)-(d). You may do it.
Furthermore, the symbol display column 18b of the variable display device 18 and the symbol display column 28b of the replacement symbol display device 28 are shown to correspond to each other in a two-to-one correspondence. One replacement symbol display device 28 may be replaceable, or one replacement symbol display device 28 may be replaceable for three or more symbol display fields.
[0036]
Further, when the symbol display field 18b of the variable display device 18 is replaced with the replacement symbol of the symbol display field 28b, a big win (a state where the variable winning opening is repeated 16 times) is generated if a specific combination is obtained. However, a small hit (a state in which opening of the variable winning opening is repeated several times) may occur.
[0037]
【The invention's effect】
According to the pachinko machine according to the present invention, the variable display device is in a predetermined operating state, and the pachinko ball is designated as a general interest as to whether or not the display pattern of the variable display device is a specific combination. When winning the winning part and running the replacement symbol display device, even if the display symbols are no longer likely to be in a specific combination, it is expected that the replacement symbol display device will display what kind of replacement symbol In addition, the replacement symbol includes a star mark or joker that is valid (considered to be the same) for all the displayed symbols, so the range of symbols to be combined is greatly expanded, and over a long period of time. can enjoy FIG pattern combination game, it is possible to enhance the game property.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a main part front view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an operation explanatory view of a pachinko machine showing another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 12 ... Board surface 13 ... Combination judgment part 15 ... Specific winning opening 18 ... Variable display device 18a, 18b, 18c ... Symbol display column 25 ... Designated winning unit 28 ... Replacement symbol display device 28b ... Symbol display column

Claims (2)

A variable display device is operated on the condition that a pachinko ball is awarded to a specific winning opening, and when the display pattern of the variable display device is in a specific combination, a right to enter a special state advantageous to the player is generated. In the pachinko machine that
The variable display device includes a plurality of symbol display fields for variably displaying symbols at a start end position, an end position, and an intermediate position between the start end position and the end position,
A replacement symbol display device that displays a replacement symbol in association with one or more of the plurality of symbol display fields,
When the display symbol of the related symbol display column is replaceable with the replacement symbol, and when the symbol is replaced with the replacement symbol, a combination determining unit that determines whether each display symbol is a specific combination, the replacement symbol is provided. Includes other symbols that are considered identical to the display symbol that has already been determined ,
The replacement symbol display device is configured to operate when the variable display device is in a predetermined operating state and the pachinko ball wins a designated winning portion. A variable display device is operated on the condition that a pachinko ball is awarded to a specific winning opening, and when the display pattern of the variable display device is in a specific combination, a right to enter a special state advantageous to the player is generated. In the pachinko machine that
The variable display device includes two or more display lines each composed of a plurality of symbol display fields for variably displaying symbols at a start end position, an end position, and an intermediate position between the start end position and the end position. ,
A replacement symbol display that is a gap between the adjacent display lines, is arranged corresponding to one or more of the plurality of symbol display columns, and displays a replacement symbol in association with the corresponding symbol display column Equipped with equipment,
In the display lines on both sides sandwiching the replacement symbol display device, the display symbols of the related symbol display fields can be replaced with the replacement symbols, respectively, and when the replacement symbols are replaced with the replacement symbols, each display symbol has a specific combination. A combination determination unit for determining whether or not each of the replacement symbols is included, and the replacement symbols include other symbols that are considered to be the same as the display symbols that have already been determined ,
The replacement symbol display device is configured to operate when the variable display device is in a predetermined operating state and the pachinko ball wins a designated winning portion.

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