JP4986330B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
The present invention relates to a pachinko machine .
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a jackpot lottery is performed in response to a game ball entering the starting gate, and if the lottery result of this jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the player can win a large number of prize balls (game balls) A pachinko machine that can perform is known. In this type of pachinko machine, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed on the main display. The main display can display a combination of three-digit numbers, for example, and any one of “1” to “6” is displayed at three display positions.
[0003]
The display of each display position starts to fluctuate in response to the game ball entering the start port, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, for example, the left display position, the right display position, and the center display position are stopped in this order. To go. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed by a combination of numbers displayed at each display position when the display of all the display positions is stopped. For example, if the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all the same numbers are finally displayed at each display position. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the big hit lottery is out of place, a number different from the numbers displayed in the other display positions is finally displayed in at least one of the three display positions. Thereby, the player can recognize whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit or not, by looking at the combination of numbers displayed on the main display.
[0004]
In the process of stopping the display of each display position, if the same number is displayed at the left display position and the right display position, the number displayed at the center display position can be determined whether it is a big hit or not Enter the state.
In general, in the reach state, the display at the center display position is changed to low speed fluctuation (speed that can be visually recognized by the player) and, for example, the same number stopped at the left display position and the right display position. (Reach number) and the same number as the reach number among the numbers that change the display position in the center blink.
[0005]
After a predetermined time has elapsed, the central display position is stopped, and a big hit or miss is displayed on the main display.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the display at the center display position fluctuates at low speed in the reach state, the player only has to pay attention to whether or not the same number as the flashing reach number stops at the center display position. At that time, it was difficult to gather the player's attention on the main display.
The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine capable of gathering a player's attention more on a display.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a display for notifying a player of whether or not a big hit, and scrolls a plurality of types of identification information at a plurality of predetermined display positions. A display capable of displaying; a reach display control means for stopping and displaying a combination of identification information representing a reach state at a display position other than a predetermined display position among a plurality of display positions in the display; and the reach display control means Deceleration display control means for decelerating the movement speed of the identification information during the scroll fluctuation display at the predetermined display position to a speed at which the player can visually recognize the identification information after the stop display of the combination of identification information representing the reach state by When, after completion of the deceleration of the scrolling variable display, identification information of the scroll variable display in passing through the predetermined display position, until then the From display modes, with at least a portion of the display color of the identification information is display control so as to change the second display form different from the first display mode, the identification information that has changed to the second display mode subsequent one or a plurality of identification information, it is possible to display control as to change to the second display mode from the first display form when passing the predetermined display position, the second display form it is a pinball machine which comprises a jackpot notification means for notifying the probability of jackpot by varying the number of identification information that changes.
[0008]
For example, the display can display a combination of three-digit numbers, and any one of numbers “1” to “6” is displayed at three display positions. The identification information of each display position starts to fluctuate in response to the game ball entering the start port, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, for example, stop in the order of the left display position, the right display position, and the center display position. It will be done. The lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed by a combination of numbers displayed at each display position when the identification information of all the display positions is stopped.
[0009]
According to the configuration of the present invention, before the display information is finally displayed at the central display position by the light emission control means, the display content of the central display position is changed and linked to the change. It is possible to notify the player of the probability of being a big hit. Therefore, the pachinko machine which can gather a player's attention more on a display can be provided. The identification information mode changing means, just prior to displaying the final one of the display content to the predetermined display position, but it may also be one that informs the probability that jackpot to a player.
[0010]
The light emission control means may change the display content at the predetermined display position at a speed at which the player can visually recognize and notify the player of the probability of a big hit in conjunction with the change. preferable.
Further, the identification information mode changing means, among a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed on the predetermined display position, by the different aspects of the predetermined display content with the other identification information is jackpot probability Ru der shall be notified.
[0011]
Therefore, among the display contents displayed at the predetermined display position, the predetermined continuous identification information and the other identification information can be clearly distinguished in different modes . Therefore, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the probability of being a big hit.
Then, the identification information mode changing means, it notifies the probability of jackpot by the number of the predetermined continuous identity.
[0012]
Therefore, the number of the identification information continuous predetermined which are different aspects and other display contents, it is possible to clearly inform the player the probability of jackpot. It is preferable that the predetermined display content is to notify that the greater the number, the higher the probability of winning the jackpot .
[0013]
Further, in a state where the display contents are displayed representing the reach state to the display position other than the predetermined display position, it is possible to notify the probability of big hit the player, to collect further display the player's interest Can do.
As second aspect of the present invention as claimed, the second display mode of the identification information, if the state in which at least a portion is flashing the identification information, the first display mode identification information and, in the second the identification symbol of the display mode, can it to clearly distinguish.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This pachinko machine stores a game board 1, a handle 2 for adjusting the momentum of a game ball to be launched into the game board 1, and a game ball to be launched toward the game board 1. An upper plate 3 and a lower plate 4 for receiving game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 3 are provided.
[0018]
A guide rail 11 formed in a substantially arc shape is attached to the periphery of the game board 1, and the game balls launched by the operation of the handle 2 are guided by the guide rail 11 and guided to the upper part of the game board 1. It is burned. The game board 1 is provided with, for example, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the game ball guided to the upper part of the game board 1 is arranged along the board surface of the game board 1 with a number of obstacle nails. Falling down through the space.
A main display 12 is arranged in the approximate center of the game board 1. The main display 12 can display, for example, a combination of three-digit numbers so that any one of “1” to “6” is displayed at each of the three display positions 12L, 12C, and 12R. It has become.
[0019]
Below the main display 12, a start port 13 into which a game ball can enter is disposed. When a game ball enters the start port 13, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are awarded, and a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not the player can execute the jackpot game.
The lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed on the main display 12. The display of each of the display positions 12L, 12C, and 12R starts to change in response to the game ball entering the start port 13, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the display positions are stopped in the order of the display positions 12L, 12R, and 12C. . The lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed by a combination of numbers displayed at the respective display positions 12L, 12C, 12R when the display of all the display positions 12L, 12C, 12R is stopped. For example, if the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all the same numbers are finally displayed at the display positions 12L, 12C, and 12R. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the big hit lottery is out of place, a number different from the numbers displayed in the other display positions is finally displayed in at least one of the three display positions 12L, 12C, 12R. Is done. Thereby, the player can recognize whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big win or not by looking at the combination of numbers displayed on the main display 12.
[0020]
The main display 12 includes three reels 17L, 17C, and 17R on which numbers “1” to “6” are drawn on the peripheral surface. The three reels 17L, 17C, and 17R are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction. The peripheral surfaces of the reels 17L, 17C, and 17R are divided into six display areas in the circumferential direction, and numerals (identification information) “1” to “6” are drawn one by one in each display area. ing. One of the six display areas of each of the reels 17L, 17C, and 17R faces the display positions 12L, 12C, and 12R, thereby corresponding to the display areas of the respective display positions 12L, 12C, and 12R. One number is displayed.
[0021]
Of the three reels 17L, 17C, and 17R, the central reel 17C is configured by combining, for example, a backlight (not shown). However, the main display 12 may be configured using a 7-segment display, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, or the like. Further, the main display 12 is not limited to displaying numbers, but may display characters and pictures such as characters.
Below the start opening 13, for example, a large winning opening 14 that is formed in a rectangular shape that is long to the left and right and that allows a plurality of game balls to enter simultaneously is disposed. In relation to the big prize opening 14, there is provided an opening / closing plate 15 that can be opened and closed in an open state in which a game ball is guided to the big prize opening 14 and in a closed state that prevents the game ball from entering the big prize opening 14. . In other words, the open / close plate 15 can block the grand prize opening 14 in a state along the board surface of the game board 1 and prevent the game ball from entering the big prize opening. A game that falls on the winning prize opening 14 by opening the winning prize opening 14 by lying down on the front side of a pivot shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower edge of the opening 14. The ball can be introduced into the big prize opening 14. A predetermined number (for example, 13) of game balls are paid out as prize balls by a prize ball payout device (not shown) with respect to the game balls entering the big winning opening 14. When the big hit game is entered, the open / close plate 15 is opened, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls.
[0022]
In addition to the start opening 13 and the big winning opening 14, the gaming board 1 can be a normal winning opening where a winning ball is simply given to an incoming game ball, for example, and a pair of expansion / contraction can be closed. An accessory starting port or the like in which entry of a game ball is restricted by an electric tulip accessory having blades may be arranged. The game balls (out balls) that have not entered the winning holes are collected in the machine from the out ball collection port 16 formed in the lower part of the game board 1.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of the central reel 17C. 2A is a partial side view of the reel 17C, and FIG. 2B is a partial front view of the reel 17C.
[0023]
The central reel 17C has a cylindrical shape, and a backlight (light emitting means) 18 is disposed therein. The light projecting surface 18a of the backlight 18 facing the inner peripheral surface of the reel 17C is a curved surface along the inner peripheral surface of the reel 17C, and the size of the display area 19 for each number drawn on the reel 17C. It almost agrees.
For example, two light emitting chips 20 are vertically arranged on the light projecting surface 18 a of the backlight 18. Each light emitting chip 20 includes three LED elements (not shown) of red, green, and blue, so that a plurality of types of colors can be emitted by a combination of light emission by these three LED elements. It has become. By disposing two light emitting chips 20, the opposing display areas 19 can be illuminated uniformly.
[0024]
The reel 17C is held so as to be rotatable about its axis. The reel 17 </ b> C is rotated by a motor (not shown) in response to the game ball entering the start port 13. On the other hand, the backlight 18 is fixed so that it does not rotate even if the reel 17C rotates.
In the display area 19 for each number, a portion where each number is drawn transmits light from the backlight 18, and a portion other than the portion where each number is drawn does not transmit. As shown in FIG. 2B, when each light emitting chip 20 blinks in green, for example, when the display area 19 on which the number “1” is drawn faces the light projecting surface 18a of the backlight 18, To the player on the side, the entire number “1” appears to flash green.
[0025]
During the display variation of the display position 12C, when the display area 19 on which each number (1-6) is drawn faces the light projecting surface 18a of the backlight 18, each light emitting chip 20 is lit in a predetermined color. For example, the numbers “1” to “6” light up in blue, orange, green, purple, pink, and light blue, respectively (first mode). Thereby, the player can recognize that each number is the number.
The feature of the present embodiment is that some of the numbers “1” to “6” drawn on the peripheral surface of the central reel 17C blink in a predetermined color (for example, green) (second color). In this manner, the player is notified of the probability of rushing to the jackpot game with the number of blinking numbers (announcement of jackpot). Thereby, the player's attention can be gathered more on the main display 12, and the probability that the lottery result of the jackpot lottery will be a jackpot can be clearly notified to the player.
[0026]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of this pachinko machine. The control circuit of this pachinko machine includes a control unit (light emission control means, reach display control means, probability display control means) 5 composed of a microcomputer. The control unit 5 includes a central control CPU, a ROM in which program software is stored, a RAM in which data necessary for control is written, and the like.
Connected to the control unit 5 are a start port sensor 131 that detects a game ball entering the start port 13 and outputs a detection signal, and a random number generator 6 that repeatedly generates a plurality of predetermined random numbers at a constant period. Thus, a detection signal output from the start port sensor 131 and a random number generated by the random number generator 6 are input.
[0027]
The main display 12, the backlight 18, the opening / closing plate 15, the prize ball payout device 7, and the like are connected to the control unit 5 as control targets. The operation of these controlled objects is controlled based on the above.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an example of control contents by the control unit 5. The game in this pachinko machine is started when the player turns the handle 2 by an appropriate angle and fires a game ball toward the game board 1. While the game is being played by the player, the control unit 5 constantly monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the start port sensor 131 (step S1), and the detection signal is input from the start port sensor 131. In response to this, the following processing is executed.
[0028]
When a detection signal is input from the start port sensor 131 in response to the game ball entering the start port 13 (YES in step S1), the control unit 5 determines the random number generated by the random number generator 6 when the signal is input. After reading, a big hit lottery is performed (step S2). In the jackpot lottery, if the random number generated by the random number generator 6 at the time of signal input from the start port sensor 131 is a predetermined number, the jackpot is determined, and if the generated random number is not a predetermined number, it is determined to be out of place.
[0029]
In parallel with the big win lottery, the control unit 5 displays the same number at the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R, and the reach displayed by the number displayed at the central display position 12C can be determined whether it is a big hit or not. A reach lottery for determining whether or not to enter the state is performed (step S2). This reach lottery is also performed by the control unit 5 reading the random number of the random number generator 6. The numbers displayed at the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R are determined based on the reach lottery result.
[0030]
The control unit 5 starts changing the display of each display position 12L, 12C, 12R of the main display 12 at a high speed (speed that is not visible to the player) almost simultaneously with the lottery (step). S3). Thereby, the numbers “1” to “6” are sequentially displayed in a predetermined order on the display positions 12L, 12C, and 12R.
After the predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 5 stops the display of the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R among the display positions 12L, 12C, and 12R in this order (step S4). In each of the display positions 12L and 12R, one number determined based on the lottery result of the reach lottery is displayed.
[0031]
When it is determined by the reach lottery that the reach state will not be entered (NO in step S5), the control unit 5 displays a different number in the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R in step S4, The display of the display position 12C is stopped (step S11), and after the shift is displayed on the main display 12, the processing is ended.
If it is determined by the reach lottery to enter the reach state (YES in step S5), the control unit 5 gives the same number (for example, “6”) to the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R in step 4. Simultaneously with the display, the display at the center display position 12C is switched to low speed fluctuation (speed that can be visually recognized by the player) (step S6), and a big hit notification is made (step S7).
[0032]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the display operation of the main display 12 at the time of jackpot notification. The same number “6” is displayed at the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R, and the display at the center display position 12C varies at a low speed.
The jackpot notification is made from the first number after the reach is established, that is, the first number (for example, “1”) immediately after the display at the center display position 12C is switched to the low speed fluctuation. Reference numeral 21C denotes a display string of numbers displayed at the center display position 12C, and the numbers displayed at the center display position 12C vary in the direction indicated by the arrow A in the drawing.
[0033]
When only the first number “1” blinks green in the process in which the display at the center display position 12C is fluctuated at a low speed, the probability of jackpot is 3%, for example. When the first and second numbers (“1” and “2”) flash in green, the probability of jackpot is 5%, for example.
Similarly, the probability of jackpot is, for example, 10% when the first to third numbers (“1” to “3”) are flashing green, and the first to fourth numbers (“1” to “4”). ) Flashes in green, 20%, 1-5th number ("1" to "5") flashes in green, 30%, 1st to 6th number ("1" to "5") 6 ") flashes in green indicates 40%.
[0034]
The backlight 18 can be changed to a rainbow color by changing the color of each light emitting chip 20 to, for example, seven colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and purple every 0.1 second. . If the 1st to 5th numbers ("1" to "5") blink green and the 6th number ("6") changes to iridescent, the probability that a jackpot game will be executed is 50 % .
[0035]
Referring to FIG. 4 again, after giving the jackpot notification (step S7), the control unit 5 stops the display of the center display position 12C and displays one number (step S8).
If it is determined that the jackpot lottery is determined (YES in step S9), the same number (for example, “6”) as the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R is displayed in the center display position 12C in step S8. After that, the jackpot game is entered (step S10), and the process is terminated.
[0036]
If it is determined that the game is lost due to the big hit lottery (NO in step S9), a number different from the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R (for example, a number other than “6”) is displayed in the central display position 12C in step S8. After being displayed, the process ends.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a second example of the contents of control by the control unit 5. However, with respect to the same configuration as that of the above-described embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the drawings, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0037]
While the game is being played by the player, the control unit 5 constantly monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the start port sensor 131 (step T1), and the detection signal is input from the start port sensor 131. In response to this, the following processing is executed.
When a detection signal is input from the start port sensor 131 in response to the game ball entering the start port 13 (YES in step T1), the control unit 5 determines the random number generated by the random number generator 6 when the signal is input. After reading, the big hit lottery is performed (step T2). In the jackpot lottery, if the random number generated by the random number generator 6 at the time of signal input from the start port sensor 131 is a predetermined number, the jackpot is determined, and if the generated random number is not a predetermined number, it is determined to be out of place.
[0038]
In parallel with the big win lottery, the control unit 5 displays the same number at the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R, and the reach displayed by the number displayed at the central display position 12C can be determined whether it is a big hit or not. A reach lottery for determining whether or not to enter the state is performed (step T2). This reach lottery is also performed by the control unit 5 reading the random number of the random number generator 6. The numbers displayed at the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R are determined based on the reach lottery result.
[0039]
The control unit 5 displays the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R among the display positions 12L, 12C, and 12R of the main display 12 at almost the same time as the lottery is performed. It starts to fluctuate at an impossible speed) (step T3). Accordingly, the numbers “1” to “6” are sequentially displayed in a predetermined order at the left display position 12L and the right display position 12R, respectively.
Next, the control unit 5 starts changing the display at the center display position 12C at a low speed (a speed at which the player can visually recognize the player) (step T4). At the same time, the control unit 5 notifies the jackpot (step T5).
[0046]
The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims .
[0047]
The jackpot notification is not limited to blinking the number displayed at the center display position 12C by repeatedly turning on / off the backlight 18, but for example, switching between different colors (red and green). It may be made to blink, or may simply be turned on in a color different from a predetermined color.
The jackpot announcement is not limited to merely flashing and lighting all the numbers, but for example, flashing and lighting a part such as the edge of each number, and flashing and lighting a part other than each number. Alternatively, for example, a large number of LED elements may be arranged in the backlight 18, and a predetermined LED element may be blinked and lit to display a pattern such as a character or a character.
[0049]
The number of display positions is not limited to three, ie, the left display position 12L, the center display position 12C, and the right display position 12R. For example, a total of nine display positions of 3 rows × 3 columns may be provided. In this case, not only one horizontal row but also one of three horizontal rows and two diagonal rows is a big hit.
The main display 12 is not limited to one configured using an electrical display unit such as a backlight 18, and may be configured not to use an electrical display unit.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of a central reel.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an example of control content by a control unit;
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a display operation of a main display at the time of jackpot notification.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a second example of control content by the control unit ;
[Explanation of symbols]
5 Control unit (light emission control means, reach display control means, probability display control means)
12 Main display 12L Left display position 12C Center display position 12R Right display position 18 Backlight (light emitting means)

Claims (2)

A display for notifying a player whether or not a big hit, a display capable of scrolling and displaying a plurality of types of identification information at a plurality of predetermined display positions,
Reach display control means for stopping and displaying a combination of identification information representing a reach state at a display position other than a predetermined display position among a plurality of display positions in the display device;
After the stop display of the combination of identification information indicating the reach state by the reach display control means, the moving speed of the identification information during scroll fluctuation display at the predetermined display position is reduced to a speed at which the player can visually recognize the identification information. Deceleration display control means for causing,
After completion of the deceleration of the scrolling variable display, identification information of the scroll variable display in passing through the predetermined display position, from the first display form so far, the display color of at least a portion of the identification information is the first as well as display control so as to change the display form different from the second display mode, one or more of identification information subsequent to the identification information that has changed to the second display mode, it passes through the predetermined display position The display control is possible to change from the first display mode to the second display mode at the time, and the probability of a big hit is notified by changing the number of identification information changing to the second display mode. A pachinko machine characterized by including a jackpot notification means to perform. The said second display mode of the identifying information, pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein it is a state where at least a portion of the identification information has been blinking.

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