JPH0424038A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable the enjoying of a highly interesting play by changing a varying prize device to a second state profitable for a game player from a first state not profitable associated with the generation of each bonanza play while a right for concentration of bonanza is generated based on condition of game. CONSTITUTION:As a waiting time for outputting a fanfare sound or the like elapses, a solenoid of a varying prize device 5 is turned ON and mobile members 30a and 30b of the varying prize device 5 are changed to a closed state (first state not profitable for a game player) to an open state (second state profitable therefor) of receiving balls easily and the balls running down from an upper part of a game section are received in large numbers with the mobile members 30a and 30b to win a prize with the varying prize device 5. Thereafter, as an opening timer which determines an opening time of the varying prize device 5 expires in time, the solenoid of the varying prize device 5 is turned OFF to turn the mobile members 30a and 30b back to the closed state. A bonanza display lamp is turned OFF and a normal display comes on an operation state display LED thereby enabling the enjoying of a highly interesting play.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that allows special games to be played by combining display symbols such as numbers.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, a variable display device is provided that converts and displays symbols such as numbers depending on the winning combination of a ball hit into a specific winning hole, and when this display stops at a winning combination, the variable winning device is disadvantageous to the player. 2. Description of the Related Art A pachinko machine is known that allows a player to play a special game by converting from a negative state to a profitable state.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) In this type of pachinko machine, when the display on the variable display device shows a jackpot, that is, when a jackpot game occurs, the variable winning device is repeatedly opened and the balls hit one after another win, so a large number of prize balls are generated. However, the probability of this jackpot occurring is constant and not very high, and if there is no jackpot,
Even if you play games, it is difficult to increase the number of acquisition methods.

For this reason, expectations for a jackpot are high, and if a jackpot occurs, players will feel a great sense of satisfaction, but if they do not hit a jackpot, they will often run out of balls while playing the game, and the difference is large. be.

In addition, in addition to the jackpot as a special game, there are also small and medium-sized wins with a small winning rate such as middle-aged and missing wins, but the probability of these wins is constant and not high, so don't expect much. It is not done.

Therefore, even if a variable display device or the like is provided, the players are only interested in whether or not they hit the jackpot, and it is difficult to enjoy the game unless they hit the jackpot, so there is still room for improvement.

In addition, it may be that it simply makes it easier to generate small and medium-sized hits.
Even if the number of winnings per hit is small, the number of balls won increases due to the occurrence of these winnings, making business conditions stricter for game parlors.

The object of this invention is to provide a pachinko machine that solves these problems.

(Means for Solving the Problems) This invention provides a variable display device that converts and displays a plurality of symbols such as numbers based on the winning of a ball hit into a specific winning hole as shown in FIG. 35, and a variable display device. special game generating means capable of generating large winning games as well as medium and small winning games while selecting a combination of displays when the game is stopped; a drive means for driving the conversion to a second state that is profitable for the player, a right generating means for generating a right to concentrate winnings based on the gaming state, and a high probability of occurrence of the medium-to-small winning games when the right is generated. Probability changing means is provided.

(Function) Therefore, while playing the game while hoping for a jackpot, if the right to concentrate on winning occurs during the game, small to medium-sized wins are more likely to occur, so play not only jackpot games but also interesting games. be able to.

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

In FIG. 1, on the surface of a game board 1 of a pachinko machine, a variable display device 4 capable of displaying a plurality of symbols is disposed approximately in the center of a game section 3 surrounded by a guide rail 2. A variable prize winning device 5 is arranged below.

Specific winning ports 6a and 6b are provided between the variable display device 4 and the variable winning device 5 and on the left and right sides of the variable winning device 5.

6c is arranged, and a specific winning ball detection switch (starting switch) 7 detects winning balls in specific winning holes 6a, 6b, and 6c.
a, 7b, and 7c are installed (see Figures 6 and 9).

8 is a large prize opening provided at the top of the gaming section 3 as a general winning opening; 9a, 9b, 10a, and 10b are middle prize openings and tulip-style sleeve prize openings provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the gaming section 3; lla to llf 12 is a transfer guidance member such as a windmill.
is an outlet, and 13a13b is a game lamp. Note that most of the gaming sections in the gaming section 3 are not shown.

At the bottom of the game board 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a supply tray 15 for pachinko balls, a tray 16 for pachinko balls, and an operating section 17 for the ball launcher are arranged on the front frame 14, and the ball launcher is connected from the supply tray 15 to the ball launcher. The entered and fired batted ball is guided by the guide rail 2 and enters the game section 3. At the top of the front frame 14, an operating state display device 18, which will be described later, is provided.

The variable display device 4 includes three sets of LEDs (7-segment LEDs) that display symbols such as numbers on the left, middle, and right as shown in
) a variable display section 20 having 19a, 19b, and 19c;
It consists of a board 21 etc. that is attached to the game board 1, and when a hit ball wins in the specific winning openings 6a, 6b, 6c, the LEDs 19a on the left, middle and right of the variable display section 20 start in response to this.
, 19b.

The symbol 19c is converted and displayed. Then, when a predetermined starting time has elapsed, the LEDs 19a and 19 of the variable display section 20
For example, the conversion of LEDs 19a, 19b, and 19c is stopped sequentially from the left side, and if the combination of display symbols at the time of stop of these LEDs 19a, 19b, and 19c becomes a predetermined winning combination, a special game is generated.

The winning combinations displayed on the variable display device 4 include large wins, medium and small wins, middle wins, and missed wins (
There are combinations of winnings (or winnings or misses), and these wins occur with a probability based on random numbers of the control device 70 (described later). FIG. 4 shows an example of the display symbols of each of the LEDs 19a, 19b, and 19c.

In addition, at the bottom of the board 21, the specific winning openings 6a, 6b are provided.
, 6c, a plurality of (for example, 4) memory number display LEDs 22 are arranged to display the unprocessed number of balls that have not yet been converted by the variable display device 4 among the number of winning balls. The number of unprocessed items is displayed by lighting up to 4.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the variable winning device 5 has an opening 24 in the upper center of a board 23 attached to the surface of the game board 1.
At the bottom of the opening 24, there is a flowing shelf 2 that slopes downward toward the back.
5 is formed, and a frame member 2 on the back side is formed on the upper front side of the opening 24.
A special prize opening 27 attached to 6 is provided. Flowing shelf 25
A decorative portion 29 surrounded by a peripheral wall 28 is formed below.

Then, there is a closed state (disadvantageous first state S) in which the tip is aligned above the special prize opening 27 on the left and right of the opening 24 and does not receive the ball that flows down, and a closed state that does not receive the ball that flows down with the tip open. A pair of movable members 30a and 30b are provided that can be converted into an open state (an advantageous second state) in which the receiver can be easily inserted.

The movable members 30a and 30b have rotation shafts 32a that pass through bearings 31a and 31b of the substrate 23 and the frame member 26, respectively.
, 32b, and the racks 35a and 35b of the levers 34a and 34b are engaged with the gears 33a and 33b attached to the rear ends of the rotation shafts 32a and 32b.
A solenoid 37 is attached to the bins 36a and 36b protruding from 34b.
The drive arm 39 at the lower end of the rod 38 is engaged.

When the solenoid 37 is not energized, the solenoid 37
The drive arm 39 is in the lower position due to the biasing force of the spring, and the movable members 30a and 30b maintain a closed state in which they do not receive a batted ball via the levers 34a, 34b and gears 33a, 33b.

When the solenoid 37 is energized, the upward movement of the drive arm 39 causes the levers 34a, 341) to engage the gear 33a.

Rotating the rotation shafts 32a and 32b by a predetermined angle via 33b,
The movable members 30a and 30b are converted from a closed state to an open state in which they can easily receive a batted ball.

A special winning ball detection switch (cycle switch) 40 for detecting winning balls in the special winning hole 27 is disposed in the special winning hole 27, and an opening is provided in the frame member 26 at the back of the downstream shelf 25 of the opening 24. A winning ball number detection switch (counting switch) 41 for detecting 24 winning balls and balls passing through the special winning hole 27 is provided. At the rear of the frame member 26, a continuation display lamp 42 for a special game cycle (at the time of jackpot) is provided.

In addition, specific winning openings 6b to 6c are integrally formed on the left and right sides of the board 23, and a decorative cover 43 is attached to the front side of the board 23 from the decorative part 29 under the downstream shelf 25 to the specific winning openings 6b to 6c. A winning display lamp 44 is provided within the decorative portion 29 and flashes when a special game occurs.

Here, the decorative cover 43 also serves as the front wall 45 of the specific winning openings 6b, 6C, and serves as a nail protruding from the entrance side of the specific winning openings 6b, 6c. (not shown) are integrally formed. Furthermore, a fence member 47 in the form of a resin is provided as a nail planted in a skirt shape above the specific winning openings 6b, 6c, and this is fixed with several nails 48.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, the front wall 45 of the special winning openings 6b and 6c, which the decorative cover 43 also serves as, is formed of a transparent member, and the front wall 45 is extended to the position of the nail 49 on the entrance side.
The nails 49 may be driven from 5 onwards. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, a hollow bottle 50 with a base made of resin may be fitted onto the nail.

The operating state display device 18 has a matrix-type operating state display LED 52 capable of displaying letters, numbers, etc. in the center of a board 51 attached to the front frame 14 as shown in Section 2 and FIG. 7.
A winning display lamp 53 and a winning concentration lamp 54 that blink when a special game occurs are arranged on the left and right sides of the LED.
52, lamp 53.54 has display cover 55.56.5
7 is attached via an integral protection frame 58. 59.6
0 is a wiring outlet.

Note that the operating state display device 18 may be integrated into the game board 1, the supply tray 15, etc.

Figure 8 shows the back mechanism of the game board 1, and 61 is a prize ball ejection bag! A prize ball tank for storing prize balls, 62 a ball spreader rail that allows the prize balls led from the prize ball tank 61 to flow in a row in a ball spreader, and 63 a ball spreader rail for distributing prize balls from the ball spreader at the time of winning balls at the bottom of the game board 1. A discharge gutter leading to the supply tray 15 on the front side, 64 a prize ball box connected to the receiving tray 16, etc., 65 a motor for a ball launcher, and 66 a launch pestle.

In addition, 70 is a variable display device 4, a variable winning device 5, each LE
D22, 52, each lamp 13a, 13b.

This is a control device that controls each electrical device such as 42, 44, 53, 54, etc. Each electrical device is connected to the input/output terminal of the control device 70 via wiring, and the power cord 71 of the control device 70
is connected to an external power source from a terminal base 72 provided on the upper part of the back 81.

FIG. 9 shows the block configuration of the control system, and the control device 70 is composed of a microcomputer consisting of a CPU 73, ROM 74, RAM 75, buffer gate, output board, etc. .

6b, 6c starting switches 7a, 7b, 7c (starting s
w1, 2.3), cycle switch 4 of special prize opening 27
0 (cycle 5W4), based on the detection signal of the count switch 41 (count 5W5) of the variable winning device 5, etc.
LEDs 19a, 19b, 19c (L
EDA, B, C), memory number display LED 22. Solenoid 37 of variable winning device 5, each lamp 13a, 13b, 4
2 44.53.54, controls the operating status display LED 52, etc.

76 is a continuation number display section that displays the number of continuations of the special game cycle, and 77 is a count display section that displays the number of winning balls of the variable winning device 5 during the cycle. However, in this case, the LEDA and BC of the variable display device 4 may also serve as the LEDA and BC. 78 is a sound generator, and 79 is a speaker.

On the other hand, the control device 70 is provided with a probability setting device 80 for setting the probability of occurrence of a special game.

The probability setting device 80 is disposed on the back side of the case 81 of the control device 70 as shown in FIG.
A setting switch 85 (setting SW 6") that is turned on when the bottle 83 is inserted from 2 and the setting button 84 is pressed, and a case 8
1, and includes a 7-segment LED setting display section 86 whose display is controlled based on an ON signal from a setting switch 85.

When the power of the control device 70 is turned on while pressing the setting button 84, the setting display section 86 flashes, and when the setting button 84 is continued to be pressed, the setting display section 86 increments the numerical value by 1 and displays it, and then the power is turned off. After that, when the power is turned on again, the data corresponding to the numerical value (set value) displayed on the setting display section 86 is stored in the RAM of the control device 70 as a random numerical value.
75. After this storage, the setting display section 86 is turned off.

This random winning value corresponds to the jackpot value among the random numbers generated by the control device 70. In this case, for example, when the display value of the setting display section 86 is 1, the probability of occurrence of a special jackpot game is 1/240, and similarly, the probability of occurrence of a jackpot special game is 2. When it is 1/230, when it is 3, it is l/225, when it is 4, it is 1/215, when it is 5, it is 1/210, when it is 6, it is 1/200.
It is determined that

Further, when the setting button 84 is pressed during normal operation (power is on), the preset numerical value is displayed on the setting display section 86, and when the setting button 84 is pressed again, the setting display section 86 is turned off.

Setting button 84 and setting switch 8 of this probability setting device 80
5. The setting display section 86 and the like may not be disposed in the control device 70, but may be disposed at another position on the back mechanism using a dedicated case, or may be attached to another device.

A backup battery 87 is provided to prevent the stored value of the RAM 75 from disappearing due to a power cut, etc., and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, the RAM 75 is
The power source of 75 can be switched to a backup battery 87.

88 is a backup battery 87 and a cover 89 during manufacturing.
An insulating sheet is sandwiched between the two and is pulled out when installed at a pachinko parlor to prevent battery 87 from being consumed. However, the RA and M2S may be equipped with a RAM or EEFROM with a capacitor or battery.

In addition to the above-mentioned random numbers for jackpots, the control device 70 also contains random numbers for medium and small wins such as random numbers for middle-aged people, random numbers for misses, and random numbers for concentrated hits. is stored. Random value data for middle age is a winning random number that causes middle age with a normal probability (for example, 1/420), and a high probability (for example, 1/420).
64), the random value data for a miss is a random value that causes a miss with a normal probability (for example, 1/7), and a random value that causes a miss with a high probability (for example, 1/7).
/1) The random value data that generates misses and hits, and the random value data of concentrated hits, have a predetermined probability (for example, 1/200>
These are set to random values that will cause a concentration of hits, which will be described later in , and are selected by the control device 70.

Next, the control contents will be explained based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 to 18.

FIG. 11 shows the main routine, and FIGS. 12 to 14 show the interrupt routine. When the power to the control device 70 is turned on, the main routine and the interrupt routine start, and the I10 board, RAM, etc. are initialized. (1st
0.01,010 to 0.13 in Figure 1), in this case, press the setting button 84 of the probability setting device 80 and turn on the power while turning on the setting SW 6, the setting switch flag and the setting flag will rise and the setting display section 86 flashes, and the probability of occurrence of a special jackpot game can be set and changed.

When the setting button 84 is pressed in this state, the numerical value displayed on the setting display section 86 is incremented by 1, and after selecting a predetermined value, when the power is turned off and then turned on again, the display on the setting display section 86 is The jackpot random numbers (1 to 6) corresponding to the numerical values are stored in the RAM, and the setting display section 86 is turned off (0.02 to 0.09 in FIG. 11, 2.07 to 2.0 in FIG. 13). 13>.

In this way, by operating the setting button 84 of the probability setting device 80 and operating the power supply of the control device 70, the jackpot random value, that is, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot special game, can be freely and easily set while looking at the display on the setting display section 86. It can be done and changed.

The probability of occurrence of this special jackpot game is, for example, when the displayed value (set value) on the setting display section 86 is 1], / 240
．． 1/230 when 2, 1/20 when 6
It becomes 0.

Then, when the game starts, the ball hits the specific winning hole 6a,
Check whether you won 6b or 6c, that is, start S by interrupt processing.
It is determined whether W1.2.3 is turned on, and if it is turned on, the number of times W1.2.3 is turned on is stored up to four times, and the game process begins. At this time, the memory number display LED 22 of the variable display device 4 is lit by the number corresponding to the ON memory number (unprocessed number) of the start SWI, 2.3 (01 in FIG. 11).
4 to 015, 203 to 205 in FIG.
A selection of symbols to be displayed when LEDAs, B, and C are stopped is made. Also, timer updates, output processing, etc. in the main routine are performed (2.06, 2.18, 2.14 to 2.17).
) When the game process starts, as shown in FIG. ) is started, the words "Rotating" are displayed on the operating status display LED 52, the game lamps 13a and 13b are lit, and a sound indicating that the game is rotating is output (4.01 to 4.05).
.

Then, based on the random number value read in the interrupt processing,
First, it is determined whether it is a jackpot or not. At this time, if the read random number value matches the set jackpot random number value in the RAM, it becomes a jackpot, and a special jackpot game (jackpot game) is entered (4°06 to 4.18).

If the setting value is small, jackpots are relatively unlikely to occur, and if the setting value is large, jackpots are relatively likely to occur.

In this case, if there is no jackpot, the read random number value is further compared with other random numbers. Then, if the value of the random number is not equal to the random value of winning concentration, the random number 1 for middle winning and the random number 1 for losing winning, which generate middle winning and losing winning with normal probability, are selected. On the other hand, when the value of the random number matches the random value of winning concentration, it is determined that a winning concentration has occurred and a winning concentration flag is set. Number 2 and random number 2 are selected per outlier (
4.19-4.21).

In other words, if there is no concentration of hits, the probability of occurrence of middle-aged and missed hits is the normal probability (for example, 1/420.1/
7), and if a concentrated number of hits occur, the probability of a middle-aged or missed hit is a large probability (for example, 1/64.
1/1).

If there is no concentration of hits, if the read random number value matches the random number 1, it is a middle age, and if it matches the random number 1, it is a loss, and a special game for the middle age (the middle age) is played. game), enter the special game of winning (losing winning game) (422.4.23, 4.28..4
．． 29).

When a winning concentration occurs, the winning concentration lamp 54 flashes, the winning concentration sound is output, and if the value of the read random number matches the random number 2, it is determined that the winning number is 2. If it matches, it will be a hit, and you will enter the middle game and the hit game, respectively (4
24-429).

Here, if there is no jackpot, middle age, or missed hit, the LEDs, B, and C of the variable display device 4
A losing symbol is selected as the stopping symbol, and after the automatic stop time has elapsed, the game is stopped at LEDA BC or a losing symbol, and a normal display such as a message is displayed on the operating status display LED 52, and the game lamps 13a and 13b are turned off. , a scratching sound is output (43o to 436).

On the other hand, when a jackpot game is entered due to the occurrence of a jackpot, the LED of the variable display device 4 as shown in FIG. 16 (A>, (B))
A, B, C stop symbols are jackpot symbols (e.g. 7
．． 7.7) is selected and the LED lights up after the automatic stop time has elapsed.
Jackpot symbols are displayed on A, B, and C, the words "Jackpot" are displayed on the operating status display LED 52, the game lamps 13a and 13b are turned off, and the winning display lamp 44 is displayed.
53 flashes and a fanfare sound of a jackpot is output. At this time, a continuation number counter that counts the number of consecutive cycles of the jackpot game, a winning ball number counter that counts the number of winning balls of the variable winning device 5, and an open timer (for example, 20 seconds) that determines the opening time of the variable winning device etc. etc. are set (501 to 5.10).

When the wait time for outputting the fanfare sound etc. has elapsed, the solenoid 37 of the variable winning device 5 is turned on (5.11, 5.12). As a result, the movable member 30a30b of the variable winning device W5 changes from the closed state. The ball is converted into an open state in which it is easy to receive the ball, and the ball that has flowed down from above the game section 3 is received by the movable members 30a and 30b, and wins the variable winning device 5.

When the batted ball that wins the winning ball in the variable winning device 15 passes the count sW5, the number of winning balls is counted, and the number of winning balls is displayed on the count display section 77, and when the number of winning balls reaches 10, or the open timer is activated. When the time is up, the solenoid 37 of the variable prize winning device 5 is turned off, and the movable member 30
a and 30b are returned to the closed state, and the l cycle ends (
5.13-5.15, 5.19, 5.20).

At this time, the batted ball entered the special prize hole 27 and cycle SW4
When the cycle is turned on, the continuation flag is set, the continuation lamp 42 flashes, and the continuation counter increases by 1 at the same time as the cycle ends.
After this, a new cycle begins. The number of continuations is displayed on the continuation number display section 76 (5.16 to 5.18, 5.
21-525n.

When entering a new cycle, the solenoid 37 of the variable winning device 5 is turned on again after the wait time has elapsed, and the movable members 30a, 30b of the variable winning device 5 are converted to an open state in which they can easily receive a batted ball.

As a result, as in the previous cycle, a large number of batted balls enter the variable prize winning device 5, and when the number of winning balls reaches 10 or when the open timer times up, the solenoid 37 of the variable winning device 5 is turned off and the movable prize winning device 5 is turned off. member 30a,
30b is returned to the closed state, completing the cycle. At this time, if the hit ball enters the special winning hole 27, the continuation number counter is incremented by 1 and the next cycle begins.

These cycles are repeated a maximum of 10 times, and when the 10th cycle ends, the jackpot game ends. In addition, if the hit ball does not enter the special winning hole 27 during the cycle, the jackpot game ends at the end of the cycle at that time.

When the jackpot game ends, the operation status display LE
Normal display is performed on D52, hit display lamp 44.5
3 is extinguished and the jackpot sound is stopped. At this time, if the above-mentioned winning concentration state is present, the winning concentration flag is extinguished, the winning concentration lamp 54 is extinguished, and the jackpot concentration sound is stopped (5.26 ~5.31).

That is, a concentration of wins that increases the probability of an offer or a missed win occurs independently during the game, but this concentration of wins disappears with the jackpot game.

In addition, the jackpot sound has priority over the winning concentration sound.

Also, when an offer occurs and the game is entered, the offer symbol (for example 3.3. After the automatic stop time has elapsed, an offer symbol will be displayed on LEDA, B, and C, and the operating status display LED 52 will indicate “
``Offer'' is displayed, and the game lamp 13a is displayed.
13b is turned off, the winning display lamp 44.53 is flashed, and an offer or sound is output (6.01 to 607).
.

Then, an open timer (for example, 5.9 seconds) that determines the opening time of the variable winning device 5 is set, and after the wait time has elapsed, the solenoid 37 of the variable winning device 5 is turned on, and the movable members 30a and 30b do not receive the batted ball. It is converted to an open state where it can be easily inserted (6.08 to 610).

As a result, the ball that has flown down will enter the variable winning device 5, and when the timer times up after this, the solenoid 37 of the variable winning device 5 is turned off, and the movable members 30a and 30b are returned to the closed state. The win display lamps 44 and 53 are turned off, the normal display is made on the operation status display LEDs 2, the offer and sound are stopped, and the offer and game are ended (6.11 to 6.15).

Also, if you enter a losing game due to the occurrence of a winning hit, the first
8 LEDA of the variable display device 4 as shown in FIG.

For example, 7.
X, X) is selected and the LEDA
, B, and C are displayed, and the operating status display LED 52 displays the words "° Missing and winning", the game lamps 13a and 13b are turned off, and a missing and winning sound, etc. is output (7°01 to 7 .06).

Then, the open timer (for example, 05 seconds) of the variable winning device 5 is set, and the solenoid 3 of the variable winning device 5
7 is turned on (707-7.11).

As a result, when the movable members 30a and 30b of the variable winning device 5 are instantaneously opened and closed in a winning winning game, the normal display is displayed on the operation status display LED 52, the winning winning sound is stopped, and the winning winning game ends. Becomes (7.12, 7.
13>.

FIG. 19 shows each control in functional blocks. The probability of occurrence of a jackpot game is determined by operating the setting switch and power supply, the setting value setting means displays the setting value on the setting display section, and the jackpot random value selection means selects and sets a jackpot random number value (1 to 6) corresponding to the set value.

When the game starts and the start SW is turned on, the winning storage control means displays the stored value on the memory number display LED, and the operation timing control means displays the stored value on the LED of the variable display device via each display comparison means and display variable means.

The display of B and C is converted, and at the same time, the random number generated by the random number generation means is written into the random number storage means, and the written random number is determined by the random number judgment means as a jackpot random number, a hit concentration random number, and an offer selected by each selection means. Compare the random number 1 or 2 with the random number 1 or 2 if you miss.

When there is no concentration of hits, each selection means selects a random value 1 with a normal probability of occurrence of a medium hit or a miss, and when there is a concentration of wins, a random value 2 with a high probability of occurrence of a medium hit or a miss is selected. .

Then, when it is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol selected by the symbol generation means is selected, and when it is a medium hit, the same medium winning symbol is selected.
When the winning result is a miss, the same miss symbol is sent to each display comparison means, and when it is a miss, the same lose symbol is sent to each display comparison means, and the operation timing control means sends the same miss symbol to each display comparison means.
Stop C at the corresponding symbol. If there is a winning concentration, the winning concentration control means drives the winning concentration lamp.

In the event of a jackpot, the jackpot control means controls the solenoid of the variable winning device, the winning display lamp, etc. according to the detection of the continuation switch, the count switch, etc. Drives the continuation display lamp, continuation count display section, and count display section,
Execute a jackpot game.

In the event of a mid-win, the mid-win control means drives the solenoid of the variable winning device and the win display lamp via the big winning a prize opening control means and the win display means to execute the mid-win game in response to the determination by the hit determining means.

When it is a winning win, the winning control means drives the solenoid of the variable winning device and the winning display lamp via the big prize opening control means and the winning display means to execute the winning winning game according to the judgment of the winning judging means.

Here, if the winning determination means is in the winning concentration, the winning concentration disappears as the jackpot ends. When the winning concentration disappears, the selection means selects a random value 2 of the normal probability of occurrence of a medium hit and a miss, and the winning concentration control means stops the winning display lamp.

Further, the operating state display means drives the game lamp based on signals from the operating timing control means and the hit determination means, and displays a predetermined display on the operating state display LED.

Incidentally, the jackpot random number value is held in the backup battery via the backup control means when the power is turned off.

In this way, this pachinko machine allows you to freely and easily set the probability of occurrence of a jackpot game while viewing the display on the setting display section 86 by operating the setting button 84 of the probability setting device 80 and the power supply of the control device 70. Can be changed.

Therefore, when adjusting the payout rate of a pachinko machine, there is no need to adjust the nails around the specific winning holes 6a, 6b, and 6c to change the winning rate of the specific winning holes 6a, 6b, and 6c.
The ball payout rate can be easily adjusted by changing the probability of occurrence of a jackpot game.

Therefore, there is no need to adjust the nails, which requires skill and a lot of effort and time, making it easy for game parlors to adjust the ball output, greatly improving inspection and handling, and making it suitable for You can secure a pachinko machine.

In addition, since the probability of occurrence of a jackpot game can be changed, specific winning openings 6a, 6b, 6. If it is made easier to hit a ball on C, the variable display device 4 will be more likely to start up by the amount of deviation without significantly increasing the ball output rate, and therefore the interest in the game can be sufficiently increased. Furthermore, by periodically changing the probability of occurrence of a jackpot game, it is possible to prevent machines selected by players from being biased.

By the way, after forming the nails on the entrance side and above of the specific winning openings 6a, 6b, and 6c with pins 46 and fence members 47 made of resin that are integrated with the board 23, the specific winning openings 6
The winning paths to a, 6b, and 6c are fixed and cannot be expanded or narrowed.

Thereby, it is possible to reliably prevent fraudulent acts such as bending the dowels or the like of the specific winning openings 6a, 6b, and 6c and unfairly changing the winning rates of the specific winning openings 6a, 6b, and 6c. On the other hand, for the game arcade side, by tampering with the nail,
To prevent spoiling the original game and interest of a pachinko machine by stimulating the gambling spirit.

In addition, nails may be driven from the front wall 45 of the special winning openings 6a, 6b, and 6c, or a bottle 50 with a base may be fitted onto the nail (see Figures 20 and 21), and of course, the nail may be bent. 2. It can prevent fraudulent acts, etc. In addition, a shape memory alloy may be used for the nail to prevent bending.

In addition, when resin is used for the nail, unprecedented rebound of the ball can be obtained, and when used in conjunction with the nail, the combination of these materials can provide a more varied movement of the ball.

On the other hand, if a jackpot occurs during the game, the variable winning device 5
10 batted balls win prizes in each cycle or for a predetermined time (
20 seconds) have elapsed, and this is repeated up to 10 times as the cycle continues. Therefore, when a jackpot occurs, a sufficient amount of prize balls can be obtained.

In addition, when a medium hit occurs, the variable winning device 5 is opened once for a predetermined time (5,9 seconds), and when a miss occurs, the variable winning device 5 is opened once for an instant (0,5 seconds). .And, with this opening, the batted ball will start winning, but the probability of occurrence of these middle hits and missed hits will change depending on whether or not there is a concentration of hits.In other words, the concentration of hits will occur with a predetermined probability during the game. When they occur independently and when there is no concentration of wins, the probability of a middle hit or a miss is the normal probability (1/420.1/7), and when there is a concentration of wins, the probability of a middle or miss hit is high. It will occur on (1/64.1/1).

If you hit a medium hit, a few balls will win, and if you hit a miss, if you are lucky, one or two balls will win, but if there is a concentration of hits, even though the winning rate is low, it will be a medium hit and a small to medium hit by a miss. Winnings in the 1st place will occur frequently, and as a result, expectations for not only big hits but also concentrated wins and small and medium-sized wins will be heightened, and if concentrated wins occur, the taste of winnings can be gradually increased.

For this reason, it is possible to play a variety of games in conjunction with jackpots, and when a jackpot occurs, you can play a jackpot game where you can gain a large amount in a short time, and when a concentration of wins occurs, you can gradually It is possible to enjoy winning prize balls by increasing the frequency of small and medium-sized hits in the same pachinko machine, and it is possible to secure a pachinko machine that is full of interest.

In addition, when there is no concentration of wins, the probability of occurrence of a middle hit or a miss hit is the normal probability, so the taste of winning does not increase unnecessarily, which is also suitable for game parlors.

In addition, since the concentration of winnings disappears when a jackpot occurs, on the other hand, if the probability of jackpot occurrence is lowered, it becomes less likely that a jackpot will occur. Increasing the probability of occurrence makes it easier for jackpots to occur, but when a concentration of hits occurs, the period of concentration of wins becomes shorter.

For this reason, the probability of hitting a jackpot is increased to some extent,
Even if it is lowered, the ball payout rate does not change that much, so it is easy to set the jackpot probability and the ball payout rate, and it is possible to easily set the ball payout rate in accordance with the business policy of the game parlor. Moreover, this also makes it possible to widen the setting range of the jackpot probability.

In addition, as the jackpot probability setting device 80, there is a password input key 9 for inputting a predetermined password as shown in FIG.
0, a key switch 92 that can be operated by a setting key 91 that also serves as the front frame 14 of the pachinko machine, a setting display section 93 that displays setting values, and a setting button 9 that instructs to complete the setting.
4, it is possible to set the probability when the password is input using the password key 90. Then, when the setting key 91 is inserted and the key switch 92 is operated, the setting display section 93 displays the numerical value. After increasing the display by l and selecting a predetermined value, when the setting button 94 is pressed, the winning random value corresponding to that value may be stored in the RAM of the control device 70. In this case, there is no need to operate the power supply.

FIGS. 23 to 34 show other embodiments of the present invention, in which the conditions for the occurrence and extinction of hit concentration in the previous embodiments are different.

This basic configuration is almost the same as the previous embodiment (see Figures 1 to 10), and in this case, as shown in Figures 24 and 25, the guide rail 2 is connected to the game section 3 of the launch passage 101 A firing ball switch 102 for counting the batted balls fired from the batting ball firing device is placed on the opening side of the ball launcher, and a winning ball guide channel (not shown), etc. for winning balls is placed on the winning ball processing side of the prize ball ejecting device in the back mechanism. A safe ball switch 103 for counting balls is provided respectively.

These detection signals are sent to the CPU 104 as shown in FIG.
ROM 105, RAM 106. The signal is input to a device 00 consisting of a buffer gate, an output port, and the like.

The control device 100 controls the program data, the start SWI of the special winning holes 6a, 6b, and 6C, 2.3, and the special winning hole 2.
7 cycle SW4, variable prize winning device 5 count SW5
, and further based on detection signals from the firing ball switch 102 (launching ball SW7), the safe ball switch 103 (safe ball SW8), etc., the LEDA, B. C, memory number display LED 22, solenoid 37 of variable prize winning device 5,
Each lamp 13a, 13b, 42, 44, 53, 54, operation status calendar display LED 52, etc. are controlled.

Note that the same parts as those in FIGS. 1 to 10 are designated by the same reference numerals.

Next, the control contents will be explained based on FIGS. 26 to 33. However, the flowcharts in Figures 26 to 29 are similar to those in the first
The flow is the same as that shown in FIGS. 1 to 14, and will be explained starting with the game process.

When the game process is started according to the memory of the start SWI, 2.3, the start SWI, 2.3 is entered as shown in FIG. 30 (A>, (B)).
The number of ON memories of is decreased by 1, and the LEDA of variable display device 4 is
, B, and C (conversion display) is started, the characters ゜"Rotating ゜'" are displayed on the operation status display LED 52, the game lamps 13a and 13b are lit, and a sound indicating that the rotation is in progress is output ( 14.01-14.05>.

At this time, if the value of the random number read with the memory of the start SWI, 2.3 matches the jackpot random number value in the set RAM, it will be a jackpot, and the LEDs, B of the variable display device 4
, the jackpot symbol is selected as the stopping symbol of C. After this, the jackpot symbol will be displayed on LEDA, B, and C after the automatic stop time has elapsed (14.06-14.18, 14.
31.

14, 32>.

Note that a random number is read in the interrupt process and a stop symbol is selected.

And in case of jackpot, LED. B. The displayed symbol of C is a specific symbol among several jackpot symbols (for example, 5
, 5.5), set the hit concentration flag, and when it is not a specific symbol, set the hit concentration flag to ゜0゜'' and enter the jackpot game (14.33-14.37)
.

That is, when the jackpot is a specific symbol, a winning concentration is generated, and when a jackpot other than the specific symbol is a jackpot, the winning concentration is not generated, and the winning concentration that is occurring is eliminated.

On the other hand, when there is no jackpot, the value of the read random number is compared with other random numbers, and in this case, when there is no concentration of hits, an offer is made with normal probability, an offer that causes a miss hit, a random number 1 and a miss. A winning random value of 1 is selected. Also, when a hit concentration occurs, the hit concentration lamp 5
4 is flashed, a sound indicating that the number of wins is concentrated is output, and a random value 2 is selected for an offer with a high probability, a random number 2 is selected, and a random value 2 is selected for a missed win.<14.19~14.23 14 .24-14, 27
).

If there is no concentration of hits, if the read random number value is an offer, if it matches the random number 1, it will be an offer, if it is a loss and it matches the random number 1, it will be a loss, and in response to this, the LED
, B, and C, a winning symbol is selected (14).

28, 14.29).

When a concentration of hits occurs, if the read random number value is an offer, if it matches the random number 2, it is an offer, and if it is a loss and it matches the random number 2, it is a loss, and in response to this, the LE
D.A. A symbol is offered to the stopped symbols B and C, and a winning symbol is selected (14).

28, 14.29).

If you make an offer, or if you win, you may make an offer to LEDA, B, or C after the automatic stop time has elapsed.
For example 3.3. X), a winning symbol (e.g. 7.X,
X) is displayed, and the player enters an offer, game, or winning game (14.38-1441).

If there is no jackpot and there is no offer or no hit, the losing symbol is selected as the stopping symbol of LEDA, B, and C, and the losing symbol is stopped, and the normal display is displayed on the operating status display LED 52. I, Game Lamp 13
a and 13b are turned off and a loss sound is output <14.
30.14°42-14.4.5).

By the way, if the jackpot occurs with a specific symbol and the hits are concentrated, the safe ball S will be released after the jackpot game ends.
The number of balls put out is accumulated based on the number of times W8 is turned on and the number of times the ball SW7 is turned on. That is, when a concentration of hits occurs, the number of balls to be paid out is calculated from the number of winning balls multiplied by the number of prize balls per round, and the number of balls to be paid out is integrated from the difference between the number of paid balls and the number of fired balls. When the number of balls put out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1200) or more, the winning concentration flag is set to 0'' and the winning concentration disappears.

In this case, regardless of the occurrence of jackpots other than specific symbols, the concentration of hits will disappear (14.46-14.48)
.

In addition, when a jackpot game is entered due to the occurrence of a jackpot, the operation status display LED 52 will be displayed as shown in FIGS. 31(A) and (B).
The words "Jackpot" will be displayed, and the game lamp 13 will be displayed.
a and 13b are turned off, the winning display lamps 44 and 53 are flashed, and a jackpot fanfare sound is output.
After that, the movable members 30a and 30b of the variable winning device 5 are changed from the closed state to the open state where it is easy to receive the batted ball, and the batted ball is 1
One cycle ends when 0 pieces are won or a predetermined time (20 seconds) elapses, and this is repeated up to 10 times as the cycle continues due to winnings in the special winning slot 27.When the jackpot game ends, the operating state Display L
ED52 is returned to the normal display, and the hit display lamp 44.
53 is turned off and the jackpot sound is stopped <15.01
~15.25>.

When a game is entered due to the occurrence of a game offer, the characters ``Offer °°'' are displayed on the operation status display LED 52 as shown in FIG. 32, and the game lamp 13a is displayed.

13b is turned off, the winning display lamp 44.53 is flashed, an offer, sound, etc. are output, and then the variable prize winning device 5
The movable members 30a and 30b are changed to the open state in which they can easily receive a batted ball for a predetermined period of time (5.9 seconds), and after the conversion, the display lamps 44 and 53 are turned off, and the operating status display LED 52 is returned to the normal display. , the offer sound is stopped, and the offer game is ended (16.01-16.12>).

If you enter the game with a winning result due to the occurrence of a winning result, the third
As shown in FIG. 3, the words "Off win" are displayed on the operating status display LED 52, the game lamps 13a and 13b are turned off, and a miss win sound is output, after which the movable member 30a of the variable prize winning device 5 is turned off.

30b is opened and closed instantaneously, and the state of operation is displayed, and ED5 is displayed.
2 is returned to the normal display, the winning/losing win sound is stopped, and the winning/losing game is ended (17.01 to 17.10).

FIG. 34 shows each control in functional blocks. As in the above-mentioned embodiment (see FIG. 19), the probability of occurrence of a jackpot game is determined by the setting value setting means when the setting SW and power supply are operated. is displayed on the setting display section, and the jackpot random number selection means selects the jackpot random number (1 to 6) corresponding to the setting value.
Select and set.

When the game starts and the start switch is turned on, the winning storage control means displays the stored value on the memory number display LED, and the operation timing control means displays each LED AB of the variable display device via each display comparison means and display variable means. Convert the display of C, and at the same time write the random number generated by the random number generation means into the random number storage means, and the random number determination means uses the written random number as a jackpot random number,
And each stroke is compared with the offered random number 1 or 2 selected by the random number selection means, and the random number 1 or 2 for each stroke.

In this case, in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot symbol selected by the symbol generation means is displayed, in the case of an offer, the same offered symbol is displayed, in the case of a loss, the same winning symbol is displayed, and in the case of a loss, the same losing symbol is displayed and compared. and the operation timing control means controls each LEDA and B of the variable display device.
, C stops at the corresponding symbol.

When a jackpot occurs, the hit concentration is determined depending on whether or not the hit concentration determining means is on a specific jackpot symbol. In accordance with this determination, each random number selection means selects a random number 1 with the normal probability of occurrence of middle-aged and missed hits when there is no concentration of hits, and selects a random number 1 with a normal probability of occurrence of middle-aged and missed hits when there is a concentration of wins. Select random number 2 with a high probability of occurrence. When a hit is concentrated, the hit concentration control means drives the hit concentration lamp.

In the event of a jackpot, the jackpot control means controls the solenoid of the variable winning device according to the detection of the continuation switch, count switch, etc. via the jackpot control means and the win display means based on the judgment of the hit judgment means, and displays the win display. A jackpot game is executed by driving a lamp, a continuation display lamp, a continuation number display section, and a count display section.

When it is a middle prize, the middle prize control means drives the solenoid of the variable winning device and the winning display lamp via the big prize opening control means and the winning display means based on the judgment of the winning determination means, Execute the game.

When there is a winning result, the winning winning control means drives the solenoid of the variable winning device and the winning display lamp based on the judgment of the winning determination means, via the big winning opening control means and the winning display means, and executes the winning winning game. do.

By the way, when there is a concentration of hits, the ball counting means counts the number of balls released based on the detection of the firing ball SW and the safe ball SW,
When the number of balls put out reaches a predetermined number, the hit concentration determining means eliminates the hit concentration.

Further, the operating state display means drives the game lamp based on signals from the operating timing control means and the hit determination means, and displays a predetermined display on the operating state display LED.

In this way, when a jackpot occurs and the jackpot symbol becomes a specific symbol, a concentration of wins will occur, and after the end of the jackpot game, there will be a high probability that the player will become obsolete or miss a hit.

For this reason, not only the expectation of a jackpot, but also the anticipation of whether or not the jackpot will appear on which symbol or not, and whether or not the winnings will be concentrated, will be heightened, and the player will be able to enjoy jackpot games as well as small and medium-sized wins depending on the winning symbol at that time. I can do it.

Therefore, when a jackpot occurs, even if the jackpot game ends, if the jackpot is a specific symbol, it is possible to play a game with a rich variety of small and medium-sized wins following the jackpot, and hit the jackpot while obtaining a large amount of winnings. Not only can the user enjoy the game, but he can also enjoy winning prize balls by increasing the frequency of small and medium-sized hits, and can play a game full of interest.

In particular, in this case, in addition to the method of winning in the jackpot game, a sufficient method of winning can be obtained with small and medium-sized wins, and the player can obtain a great sense of satisfaction.

In addition, although you can obtain a large amount of winnings in jackpot games, when a jackpot occurs on a symbol other than a specific symbol, or when a jackpot occurs on a pattern other than a specific symbol, or when a jackpot occurs due to the occurrence of a jackpot, the number of balls that come out is a predetermined amount (1200
It disappears when exceeding 1), and the number of acquisition methods does not increase significantly due to hit concentration.

By the way, in this embodiment, when a specific symbol of a jackpot is used, a concentration of hits occurs regardless of the symbol in the previous embodiment, but in this case, a concentration of hits occurs when a predetermined symbol other than a jackpot is used. You can do it like this.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, the present invention provides a variable display device that converts and displays multiple symbols such as numbers based on the winning of a ball hit into a specific winning hole, and a display when the variable display device is stopped. A special game generating means that can generate jackpot games and medium- and small-sized winning games by selecting a combination, and a variable winning device that changes from a first state that is disadvantageous to the player to a state that is advantageous to the player as each winning game occurs. A drive means for converting into two states, a right generating means for generating a right to concentrate on winning based on the gaming state, and a probability changing means for increasing the probability of occurrence of the medium-to-small winning game when the right is generated. As a result, expectations are raised not only for jackpots but also for concentrated winnings, as well as for jackpot games in which a large number of balls can be won with the same pachinko machine, and as the number of balls won increases gradually as the number of balls won increases. It is possible to enjoy a game with small to medium winnings and to secure a pachinko machine that is highly entertaining.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 19 show embodiments of the present invention.
Figures 2 and 2 are a front view of the game board and a schematic perspective view of the pachinko machine, Figures 3 and 4 are a front view of the variable display device and its surface showing examples of displayed symbols, Figures 5 and 6. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the operating status display device, FIG. 8 is a back view showing the back mechanism, FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the control system, and FIG. is a perspective view of the probability setter, the first
Figures 1 to 18 are flowcharts showing control contents;
9 is a block diagram of each control function, FIGS. 20 and 21 are perspective views of a winning hole and a pin of another embodiment, and FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a probability setting device of another embodiment. Figures 23-34
The figures similarly show other embodiments; Fig. 23 is a block diagram of the control system, Figs. 24 and 25 are a front view of the game board and a back view showing the back mechanism, and Figs. 26 to 33. 34 is a flowchart showing control contents, FIG. 34 is a block diagram of each control function, and FIG. 35 is a configuration diagram of the present invention. 1... Game board, 3... Game section, 4... Variable display device, 5... Variable winning device, 6a to 6C... Specific winning opening, 7a to 7c... Specific winning ball detection switch, 13a
, 13b...Game lamp, 14...Front frame, 18...
Operating status display device, 20... variable display section, 22-...
Memory number display LED, 24... opening, 27... special prize opening, 30a, 30b... movable member, 37...
Solenoid, 40...Special winning ball detection switch, 41...
・Winning pitch detection switch, 42...continuation display lamp,
44... Hit display lamp, 46... Pin, 47
Fence member, 52...operation status display LED, 53.
... Hit display lamp, 54 ... Hit concentration lamp, 7
0...Control device, 76...Continuation count display section, 77...
Count display section, 80... Probability setting device, 84... Setting button, 85... Setting switch, 86... Setting display section, 87... Backup battery, 88... Insulating sheet, 90 PIN number Input key - 191... Setting key, 92... Key switch, 93... Setting display section, 9
4... Setting button, 100... Control device, 102...
- Launching ball switch, 130...Safe ball switch, Patent applicant Sophia Co., Ltd. Figure 20

Claims (1)

[Claims] A variable display device that converts and displays multiple symbols such as numbers based on winnings of balls hit into specific winning holes, and a combination of the display when the variable display device is stopped is selected, as well as jackpot games and medium and small winning games. and a driving means for driving the variable prize winning device to convert from a first state disadvantageous to the player to a second state advantageous to the player as each winning game occurs, A pachinko machine characterized by being provided with a right generation means for generating a right to concentrate on winnings based on a game state, and a probability changing means for increasing the probability of occurrence of the medium-to-small winning game when the right is generated.