JPH0489076A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability for a player with either a right or left skillful hand by providing a right hand handle on the right side of the front face and a left hand handle on the left side of the front face for driving the drive source of a launching member of balls. CONSTITUTION:Balls put in a ball tray 31 flow downstream and enter a ball launching port 34. A player selects and operates either a right hand handle 37 or a left hand handle 38 depending on the skillful hand and taste. A drive source is driven by its action, and a launching member 36 is operated to launch balls on a game board 12. When the rotation angle of the right hand handle 37 or the left hand handle 38 is increased, the strength to hit the balls is increased, and the balls can be flown farther. The machine is made easy to operate for the player with either a right skillful hand or a left skillful hand, and the operability can be improved.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention changes the display of a plurality of variable display means when the fired ball enters the winning hole, stops the change by the stop operation means, and The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that issues a prize when the display arrangement after stopping or a predetermined prize arrangement occurs.

[Prior Art] In a conventional pachinko machine of this type, balls are fired onto a game board 2 by operating a handle 1 on the right side when facing the player with the right hand, and when the balls enter a winning opening 3, three windows 4 Inside each tram, 5 or so rotations are made. At this time, when the three stop buttons 6 are pressed, the rotation of the tram 5 touching the ground is stopped in accordance with the stop timing of each stop button 6. When the pictures and numbers 7 displayed on each tram 5 when stopped match, a predetermined number of balls are awarded from a prize exit 8 to a ball tray 9.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] However, because conventional pachinko machines are equipped with a handle on the right side, it is difficult for right-handed players to operate the machine, or for left-handed players to operate it. <〈There was a problem with the ease of use.

In addition, with conventional pachinko machines, there is a demand for whether there is any fun in putting the ball into one of the winning holes and in choosing the timing to stop the rotation of the drum.There is a demand for the development of a pachinko machine that has even more variety of fun features. ing.

The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and
To provide a pachinko machine that is easy to use for both left and right-handed players.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that has a variety of interests.

[Means for Solving the Problems J] In order to solve the above object, the gist of the present invention is as follows: 1. When a ball is fired onto a game board in front and the ball enters a prize opening on the game board. The display of the plurality of variable display means is changed, the stop timing of the changing display is selected by the stop operation means, and a prize is issued when the display arrangement of the plurality of variable display means after the change is stopped is a predetermined prize arrangement. In a pachinko machine that is used for playing ball firing, two right hand handles are provided on the right side when facing the pressure surface for driving the drive source of the #4 ball firing member, and a right hand handle is provided on the left side when facing the front for driving the drive source. A pachinko machine characterized by having a left-handed handle.

2. The pachinko machine according to item 1, wherein the right-hand handle and the left-hand handle are provided at the center of the front surface.

3. In a pachinko machine that fires balls onto a game board in front and issues a prize when the ball enters a prize opening on the game board, there are two operating positions: a right operating position on the right side when facing the front, and a left operating position on the left side when facing the front. A pachinko machine characterized by having a handle movably provided to drive a drive source for a ball firing member.

4. A plurality of said entry prize holes and said stop operation means are provided corresponding to each variable display means, and a detection means for detecting that a ball enters each winning hole; and a detection means for detecting that a ball enters each winning hole; display control means for changing the display of the corresponding variable display means; stop means for stopping the display change of the corresponding variable display means according to each stop operation means; and a display for all of the plurality of variable display means. when the change of the display is stopped, a determining means for determining whether the display arrangement by the plurality of variable display means is the predetermined prize arrangement; and a determining means for determining whether the arrangement is the predetermined prize arrangement. The pachinko machine according to item 1 or 2, further comprising a prize issuing means for issuing a prize.

[Operation The balls that have entered the ball tray flow downstream and enter the first launch port. The player selects and operates either the right-hand handle or the left-hand handle according to his handedness and preference. Depending on the operation, the driving source is driven and the firing member is activated,
Shoot balls onto the game board. When the ball enters the prize opening,
A plurality of variable display means changes one display. The stop timing of the changing display is selected by the stop operation means, and when the display arrangement of the plurality of variable display means after the change is stopped is a predetermined prize arrangement, a prize is given out.

When the winning hole corresponds to each variable display means, when a ball enters the winning hole, the detection means detects this and accordingly, the display control means or the variable display means corresponding to the winning hole in which the ball enters. change the display.

At this time, when the stop operation means is operated, the change in the display of the stop means or the variable display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means is stopped. When all of the variable display means stop changing the display, one determining means determines whether the display arrangement by the plurality of variable display means is a predetermined prize arrangement. When the determining means determines that the arrangement is a predetermined prize arrangement, the prize issuing means issues a prize.

[Examples] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has a game board 12 on the front, on which a number of nails 11 are driven to vary the flow of balls. On the game board 12, there are three variable display means 20a, 20b in the center.

20c is provided, and a variable display means 20a.

Below 20b and 20c, there are three variable display means 20a.
, 20b, 20c, three fixed winning holes 21a,
21b and 21c are provided, and variable display means 20a and 20
A movable prize opening 22 is provided on both sides of b and 20c. The movable prize opening 22 mechanically opens and closes alternately each time a ball is received.

Each winning hole 21a, 21b, 21c, 22 has a detection means 2 that detects that a ball has entered them and outputs a detection signal.
6a, 26b, 26c, and 27 are provided. Also,
A single recovery port 13 is provided at the bottom of the game board 12, from which balls that do not enter any of the winning ports 21a, 21b, 21c, and 22 are collected.

Each variable display means 20a, 20b, 20c is connected to the game board 1.
2, three rows of elongated windows 23a, 23b along the vertical direction,
23c, and inside the pachinko machine 10, each window 23a, 2
Trams 24a, 24b, 24c corresponding to 3b, 23c
There are some settings. Each of the trams 24a, 24b, and 24c has an axis having the same diameter and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and is connected to a driving means (not shown) so as to rotate independently on the same axis. Each tram 24a.

Each tram 24a, 24b, 24c has a large number of displays 25 of different numbers, symbols, pictures, etc. that are common to each tram 24a, 24b, 24c.

24b and 24c are arranged so that three of them can be seen from each window 23a, 23b, and 23c.

A ball receiving tray 31 is provided below the game board 12, and a lower tray 32 is further provided below that. The ball tray 31 has an inclined bottom 31a, a prize outlet 33 on the upstream side, and a single ejection opening 34 on the downstream side. The lower tray 32 is adapted to receive overflowing balls when the ball receiving tray 31 is full.

1 firing port 34 is connected to a ball introducing path 35 to the game board 12, and near the end of the ball introducing path 35, a firing member 36 is connected to the ball introducing path 35 to the game board 12.
Or is provided. The firing member 36 is a member that shoots balls supplied from the first firing port 34 onto the game board 12 along the ball introducing path 35, and is driven by a drive source (not shown).

On both sides below the ball tray 31, a right hand handle 37 is provided on the right side when facing the front of the game board 12, and a left hand handle 38 is provided on the left side when facing the front. The right-hand handle 37 and the left-hand handle 38 drive a drive source to operate the firing member 36. The right-hand handle 37 is turned on by rotating it clockwise to make it easier to operate with the right hand, and when the angle of rotation in the same direction is increased, the force with which the firing member 36 hits the ball is increased. ing. On the other hand, left hand handle 3
8 is turned on by rotating it counterclockwise to make it easier to operate with the left hand, and when the angle of rotation in the same direction is further increased, the force with which the firing member 36 hits the ball is increased. There is.

Between the right hand handle 37 and the left hand handle 38,
Three variable display means 20a, 20b.

Three stop operation means 41a correspond to 20c.

41b and 41c are provided. Each stop operation means 41
a, 41b, 41c are variable display means 20a, 20b,
20c windows 23a, 23b.

There is a stop button for selecting the stop timing of the display 25 that appears to change from 23c, and the stop operation means 41
When operating by pressing a, 41b, 41c, the stop means (
[21 not shown] is now operational. The first stop stage is the window 23a of the corresponding variable display means 20a, 20b, 20c depending on the operated stop operation means 41a, 41b, 41c.

A rotating tram 24a having means for stopping changes in the display 25 visible from 23b, 23c.

Flake is applied to 24b and 24c to stop each independently.

A control device M50 is provided inside the pachinko @10. The control device 50 includes a display control means 51 and a judgment means 5.
2. The display control means 51 includes the detection means 26a,
In response to the detection signals from 26b and 26c, driving means (not shown) are actuated for the variable display means 20a, 20b, and 20c corresponding to the fixed winning holes 21a, 21b, and 21c containing balls, and the tram 24a, 24b.

This is means for rotating the display 24c and changing the display 25 visible through the windows 23a, 23b, and 23c.

The determining means 52 determines whether all of the three variable display means 20a, 20b, 20c or the tram 24a, 2 is displayed by the stopping means 42.
4b, 24c are stopped and the windows 23a, 23b, 23 are opened.
When the display 25 visible from c stops changing, the three variable display means 20a.

It is a means for determining whether or not the arrangement of the display 25 visible through the windows 23a, 23-b, 23c of 20b, 20c is a predetermined prize arrangement, and outputs an award signal when the arrangement is a predetermined prize arrangement.

The predetermined prize arrangement is, for example, three variable display means 20a.
, 20b, 20c, each window 23a, 23b, 23
Arrangement of 3 r7Js lined up right next to each other in either the upper, middle, or lower row of c, the window 23 in the lower row and center of i 23 a on the left
3 pieces in the middle row of the window 23c on the right side and the upper row of the window 23c on the right side, or 3 pieces on the upper row of the left side window 23a and the middle row of the middle window 23b on the left side and the lower row of the right window 23c. '7
” or a diagonal array.

The control device Hso includes a display control means 51 and a judgment means 52.
These functions can be realized using a programmable microcomputer or equivalent as appropriate. For example, if a microcomputer is to be realized, the functions of the central processing unit, read-only memory, random access memory, etc. Configure the interface etc. The read-only memory stores the operating program of the central processing unit. Further, the random access memory stores a predetermined display control signal set in advance.

A prize issuing means (not shown) is provided inside the pachinko machine 10 for awarding a prize.
When it is determined that the arrangement shown in the display 25 is a predetermined prize arrangement, a plurality of balls are discharged as prizes from the prize outlet 33 into the ball tray 31 in accordance with the prize output signal.

With such a configuration, the pachinko machine IO has one technique board 1
2, and when dirt enters the winning hole on the game board 12, the windows 23a, 23b of the three variable display means 20a, 20b, 20c.

Display 2 that changes by changing the display 25 visible from 23c
The stop timing of 5 is set by the stop operation means 41a, 41b, 4
A plurality of variable display means 2 selected by 1c and after stopping the change
A prize is given out when the display 25 is arranged as 0a, 20b, 20c or in a predetermined prize arrangement.

Next, one effect will be explained.

The king that entered the ball saucer 31 flows downstream and reaches the ball launch date 3.
Enter 4. The player selects and operates either the right-hand handle 37 or the left-hand handle 38 according to his handedness and preference. In response to the operation, the driving sound drives the firing member 36, which fires the ball onto the game board 1]1-. The right hand handle 37 or the left hand handle 38 is
Increasing the rotation angle increases the force with which you hit the ball, allowing you to send the ball farther. Prize opening 21a.

The king who did not fall into any of 21b, 21c, and 22 was
It is collected into the interior of the pachinko island from the collection port 13.

When a ball enters, for example, the fixed winning hole 21a, the detection means 26a of the fixed winning hole 21a detects that a ■ has entered and outputs a detection signal. In response to the detection signal, the display control means 51 or the variable display means 20a corresponding to the fixed winning hole 21a containing the ball is operated to rotate the drum 24a by operating the drive means to display the display 25 visible through the window 23a. change. At this time, when the player operates the stop operation means 41a, the changeable stop timing of the display 25 is selected. The stop means 42 is operated by the stop operation means 41a.
The tram 24a of the variable display means 20a corresponding to 20a is stopped, and the display 25 visible from the window 23a stops changing.

When the display 25 of the variable display means 20a or the display constituting the prize arrangement, for example, "7", the player avoids the fixed winning hole 21a and aims at the other fixed winning holes 21b and 21c. It is a good idea to fire it. Similarly, when a ball enters the fixed prize opening 21b and stops, the display 25 or "
7'', it is better to avoid the fixed winning holes 21a and 21b and shoot the ball aiming at the fixed winning hole 21c. This is because the variable display means 20a, 20b, 20c change the 5 display 25 again when a ball enters the corresponding fixed winning opening 21a, 21b, 21c again after the display constituting the prize arrangement is stopped.

In this way, all of the variable display means 20a or the window 23
When the display 25 visible from a, 23b, and 23c stops changing, the determining means 52 determines whether the three variable display means 20a, 20b after the change has stopped.

Display 25 visible from windows 23a, 23b, 23c of 20c
It is determined whether the arrangement is a predetermined prize arrangement or not.

r7J display 25 or the upper part of windows 23a, 23b, 23c,
When the players are lined up side by side or side by side in either the middle or lower row, the determining means 52 determines that it is a predetermined prize arrangement and outputs a prize output signal.

The prize issuing means operates from the prize outlet 33 to the ball tray 3 in response to the prize issuing signal.
Multiple balls are awarded within one game.

In addition, after issuing a prize, the fixed prize openings 21a and 2 will be opened again.
A ball enters one of windows 1b and 21c, and windows 23a and 23
When one of the displays 25 visible from b, 23c changes and the change of the display 25 is stopped by operating the corresponding stop operation means 41a, 41b, 41c, the arrangement of the displays 25 or the predetermined prize arrangement is changed. In this case, the prize issuing means is set so as not to issue a prize. In this case, window 23
Compared to the case where the display 25 visible from a, 23b, and 23c does not include any display constituting the prize arrangement (for example, "7"), the probability that the prize arrangement will be arranged again is higher.
This is to prevent this. Therefore, in this case, after placing a prize, in order to receive a prize again, put balls into the other two of the fixed winning holes 21a, 21b, and 21c and change the display 25 again. After that, the arrangement of the display 25 must be arranged again in the predetermined prize arrangement.

It should be noted that if the arrangement of the display 25 visible from the windows 23a, 23b, 23c when stopped is other than the predetermined arrangement, the awarding means does not issue an award. When operating 41c, the ball is fixed in the winning hole 21a.

After entering all of 21b and 21c, it may be turned on all at once, and the fixed prize opening 21a.

It is also possible to turn on the corresponding one of the stop operation means 41a, 41b, and 41c every time a ball enters either one of the stop operation means 41a, 41b, and 41c.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the invention.

This embodiment is different from the first embodiment except that a 7-segment LED is used instead of a variable display means or a rotating drum, and a variable prize opening is used as a prize issuing means. The same members as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanation will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the game board 12 of the pachinko machine 10, three variable display means 120a, 120b,
120c is provided, and below and above it, three fixed winning openings 21a, 21b, 21c and three i
7-move winning slots 122a, 122b, and 122c are provided. Movable prize openings 122a, 122b.

122c mechanically opens and narrows the mouth alternately for each ball. Each prize opening 21a, 21
b, 21c, 122a, 122b.

122c includes detection means 26a, 26b, and 26c for detecting that a ball has entered and outputting a detection signal.

27a, 27b, and 27c are provided.

Three variable display means 120a, 120b.

120c has an electric 7-segment LED, each displaying 10 numbers from rOJ to r9J.
5 can be displayed.

The display control means 151 is the detection means 26a.

A prize opening 21a containing balls according to detection signals from 26b, 26c, 27a, 27b, and 27c.

Variable display means 120a, 12 corresponding to 21b, 21c
For 0b and 120c, display 12 among oJ~r9J
This is a means for changing 5 in various ways.

The stop means (not shown) includes each stop operation means 41a, 41
b, 41c, it sends a stop signal to the display control means 151, and stops the change in the display of the variable display means 120a, 120b, 120c corresponding to the operated stop operation means 41a, 41b, 41c.

The predetermined prize arrangement 125 includes three variable display means 120a.
, 120b, 120c, and for example, all of these displays 125 are r7J.

The eight variable winning ports 60 are provided above the collection port 13, and the upper part thereof is opened by an opening means 61 which is driven in response to a prize output signal from the determining means 52, and the money flows in the direction of the collection port 13. It is designed to award balls.

Next, the effect will be explained.

When the ball enters any of the winning holes 21a, 21b, 21c 122a, 122b, 122c, the detection means 26a, 26b, 26c.

27a, 27b, 27c, display control means 151,
Prize openings 21a and 21b containing balls.

The variable display means 120a, 120b, 120c corresponding to 21c, 122a, 122b, 122c are
25 is varied among the numbers from θ to 9.

At this time, the stop operation means 41a, 41b.

41c, the display control means 151 responds to the stop signal from the stop means to display the stop operation means 41 that was operated.
=T odd display means 120a corresponding to a, 41b, 41c
, 120b, 120c or display 125 stops changing, and 1
A display 125 of two numbers is shown. All variable display means 1
20a.

120b and 120c stop changing the display 125, and when the display 125 is, for example, in an arrangement where all "7" is displayed, the determining means 52 determines that it is a predetermined prize arrangement, and the prize issuing control means 53 changes. The opening means 61 of the prize opening 60 is driven. The variable winning hole 60 is opened to increase the winning rate, resulting in a state called fever. this fever
In this state, the balls flowing in the direction of the collection port 13 win a prize, and the prize giving means prizes the balls to the main gate. The variable prize opening 60 closes again after a predetermined time or after a predetermined number of man-hours have been entered.

In the case of an arrangement of the stopped display 25 or an arrangement other than the prize display, for example, r5J r2J r8J, the variable prize opening 60
will not be opened and no prizes will be awarded.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the center portion 132a of the lower tray 132 provided at the front of the pachinko machine protrudes, and a right-hand knob 137 is provided on the right side of the center portion 132a, and a left-hand knob 137 is provided on the left side of the center portion 132a. A handle 13B for use is provided.

The right hand handle 137 and the left hand handle 138 are
The ball firing member is actuated by driving the drive source. The rest of the configuration is similar to that of the first embodiment, so redundant explanation will be omitted.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, a rotary handle 230 or a rotating shaft 231 is provided. The knob 230 is a member for driving the motor which is the drive source of the firing member (2). The rotating shaft 231 is provided to protrude vertically from the front of the dick machine and to be movable in the left and right directions when facing the front.Therefore, the handle 230 is located on the right side when facing the front as shown by the solid line in FIG. It is possible to move between the right operating position NA and the left operating position 11B shown by the broken line in FIG.

An original vehicle 232 is attached to the rotating shaft 231, and when the handle 230 is in the left operating position ff1B, the original vehicle 23
2 is connected to a follower wheel 234 attached to a rotating shaft 233 and is arranged to transmit rotation to the follower wheel 234. Follower vehicle 2
34 transmits rotation to the belt pulley 235a attached to the rotating shaft 233 via the rotating shaft 233, and the belt pulley 235
a transmits rotation to the belt pulley 235b via the belt 236. Rotating shaft 2 of belt pulley 235b
37 is connected to the tip of the firing member, and when it rotates, the motor is turned on and the strength of the sublink of the firing member is adjusted depending on the degree of rotation, thereby adjusting the strength with which the balls are driven. It has become so.

A follower 238 is attached to the rotating shaft 237, and the follower 238 is coupled to an idler wheel 239 so as to transmit rotation. When the handle 230 is in the right operating position A, the original wheel 232 is arranged to couple with the idler wheel 239 and transmit rotation to the idler wheel 239.

The rest of the configuration is similar to that of the first embodiment, so redundant explanation will be omitted.

Next, the effect will be explained.

Depending on the handedness, the handle 230 is moved left and right to the left operating position B on the left when operating with the left hand, and to the right operating position A on the right when operating with the right hand. When the handle 230 is in the left operating position IFB, it is rotated counterclockwise to make it easier to operate with the left hand, and when it is in the right operating position MA, it is rotated clockwise to make it easier to operate with the right hand. . When the handle 230 is rotated, the motor of the firing member is turned on, and a ball is fired with an intensity adjusted according to the degree of rotation.

In addition, although the case where the variable display means is a rotating drum type and the case where the variable display means is an electrically operated 7-segment LED have been described in Embodiment 3, the variable display means is not limited to these. For example, it shows a display selected from among multiple displays, such as extracting one cart from multiple carts with displays and displaying it on the window, or instructing one of the multiple displays using a roulette wheel. If you have something,
Any variable display means may be used.

Furthermore, in each embodiment, the variable display means has been described as having three drums and three 7-segment LEDs, but these are not limited to three, but one or The number may be any number greater than or equal to two.

In addition, in each example, each variable display means or one that changes the display corresponding to each winning hole has been explained, or if there are handles or devices provided on the left and right sides, it is possible that the ball will be in either winning hole. There may be any variable display means or one that changes the display when entered.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the pachinko machine according to the present invention, since the handles for hitting the king are provided on the left and right sides, it is easy to operate and use for players with both handedness.

In addition, if the winning opening corresponds to each variable display means, the variable display means that changes depending on which winning opening the ball enters will differ, so it is important to select the winning opening that you are aiming to enter. It is also interesting and has a variety of interests.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a schematic front view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a schematic front view showing a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 3 is a schematic front view showing a pachinko machine according to a conventional example. The schematic front view [A] shown in FIG. 4 is a perspective view IA of the main parts of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, and the fifth UA is a perspective view IA without showing the main parts of the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment. 10...Pachinko machine 12--Game board 20a, 20b, 20cm--Variable display means 21a, 2
1b, 21cm--Fixed winning opening 22...Movable winning opening 25--Display 26a, 26b, 26cm--Detecting means 31--]-
Saucer 34 - 1 launch port 36 - Launch member 37 - Right hand handle 38 - Left hand handle 41a, 41b, 41cm - Stop h t! Hair making stage 42
--Stopping means 51 --Display control means 52 --Judgment means FIG.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. Balls are fired onto a game board in front, and when the ball enters a prize opening on the game board, the display of a plurality of variable display means is changed, and the stop timing of the changing display is stopped. In a pachinko machine that is selected by an operating means and produces a prize when the arrangement of displays by the plurality of variable display means after the change is stopped is a predetermined prize arrangement, A pachinko machine characterized by having a right-hand handle provided on the right side when viewed from the front, and a left-hand handle provided on the left side when viewed from the front for driving the drive source. 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the right-hand handle and the left-hand handle are provided at the center of the front surface. 3. In a pachinko machine that fires balls onto a game board in front and issues a prize when the ball enters a prize opening on the game board, there is a right operating position on the right side when facing the front and a left operating position on the left side when facing the front. A pachinko machine characterized by having a movably provided handle for driving a drive source of a ball firing member. 4. A plurality of said entry prize holes and said stop operation means are provided corresponding to each variable display means, and a detection means for detecting that a ball enters each winning hole; and a detection means for detecting that a ball enters each winning hole; a display control means for changing the display of the corresponding variable display means; a stop means for stopping the display change of the corresponding variable display means according to each stop operation means; and all of the plurality of variable display means. determining means for determining whether or not the display arrangement by the plurality of variable display means is the predetermined prize arrangement when the change of the display is stopped; and the determining means determines that the arrangement is the predetermined prize arrangement. The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a prize issuing means for issuing a prize when determined.