JPH052340B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] This invention provides a gaming machine, particularly a gaming board, with an auxiliary gaming device (special gaming rights generation means) and a variable prize winning device, and controls these by a control means to play a game. This invention relates to a pachinko game machine which is controlled so as to make the content more interesting and to make the progress of the game easier for players to understand.

[Prior Art] In general, pachinko gaming machines provide a predetermined winning profit to the player when a game ball hit from a ball driving unit onto a game board surface enters a winning area set on the game board surface. It is widely used as a popular entertainment machine.

By the way, in recent pachinko gaming machines, in order to make the game even more interesting, winning conditions have become more diverse, or other auxiliary gaming devices or large variable winning devices have been installed on the game board. It's here. However, along with this, the configuration of gaming machines has become much more complex than conventional ones. Most of the recent pachinko gaming machines have been computerized in some way, and the control of the increasingly diverse winning conditions and the control of the auxiliary gaming devices and variable winning devices installed separately on the game board are electrically configured. This is now being carried out in a variety of ways using control means (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 195479/1983).

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine can greatly heighten players' expectations for the occurrence of a specific gaming state (special gaming right) on the variable display device, and can also It is one of the most popular models because the profits that the player can earn after the gaming state occurs are relatively large. However, in conventional pachinko gaming machines, after the occurrence of this specific gaming state, the repeated opening control of the large variable prize winning device is simply automatically repeated every time there is an output from the specific area passing ball detection means. So,
Players do not have the luxury of enjoying the special game after generating a specific game state with the lingering feeling of satisfaction of hitting the jackpot, especially when the jackpot is on the supply plate. If this occurs when the game ball is finished hitting and disappears, there is often a sense of panic as the trigger game ends and this special game right will be automatically extinguished, and there is a feeling of anticipation for the occurrence of a specific game state. However, the somewhat hasty gameplay controls sometimes made the game feel bland.

Furthermore, since the control of game content has become more complex as it has come to be performed by electrical control means, it is necessary to clearly notify the player of the progress of the game. Since the situation also affects the profits earned by the player, it creates a sense of distrust and reduces the interest in the game by half.

Therefore, the present invention changes the special game after the auxiliary game device (special game right generating means) enters a specific game state as soon as a game ball enters a specific prize opening provided on the game board and is detected. The winning device is controlled to be open for a predetermined time, and after entering a specific game state, this special game (opening control of the large variable winning device) is first specified so that you can enjoy it with the afterglow of the “big hit” occurrence. The player is allowed to play the special game after detecting that the game ball has entered the winning slot, giving the player time to start the special game, and the profits earned by the player are gradually increased by repeating the special game. To provide a new pachinko game machine in which the progress of the special game is visually displayed on a display means, and the game is more interesting than the conventional one.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention achieves the above object, and includes: a game board 12 provided with a winning area into which game balls guided by guide rails can flow; and a game board provided on the game board. , a variable winning device 16 capable of converting between a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player; Special game right generating means (for example, auxiliary game device 14, selective winning area 54,
a first winning detector D1), and a detection signal generating means (for example, a first winning detector D1) capable of detecting a winning game ball in a specific winning opening (for example, a second winning area 20) provided on the game board and generating a detection signal. 2 winning detector D2); special game progress display means (for example, number display device 68) provided on the front side of the game board for visually displaying the progress state related to the number of repetitions of the special game; A special game right holding means (for example, flip-flop F1) that holds the special game right generated by the game right generating means, and during a period in which the special game right holding means holds this right, the special game right generating means again generates the special game right in advance. Special game right canceling means (for example, reset circuit 26, flip-flop F1, etc.) extinguishes the special game right when it detects that the set specific game state has been entered, and the special game right holding means holds the special game right. invalidating the detection signal sent from the detection signal generation means in a right non-holding state where the special game right holding means does not hold the special game right; a signal enabling means (for example, a flip-flop F1, a logic gate G5) for validating a detected signal detected by the user as a starting signal; and when the starting signal enabled by the signal enabling means is supplied, the variable winning device is activated. Variable winning device drive control means (for example, flip-flop F2, timer T1, etc.) that starts a special game that converts from one state to a second state, and a special game repeat that sets the number of repetitions of the special game to a pre-allowed maximum number of times. a number of times setting means (for example, a counter C1, etc.); and a special game repetition number control means (for example, a repetition drive circuit) for repeating the special game control until the progress of the special game reaches the maximum number of times set in the special game repetition number setting means. 27, maximum operation number limiting circuit 28, etc.), and the display contents of the special game progress state display means are displayed in increments based on the activated start signal, and the special game is started based on the completion of the repetition of the special game. The pachinko game machine is configured to include: display state control means (for example, counter C1, decoder/driver 66, etc.) for changing the display contents of the progress state display means to initial state display;

[Operation] When a special game right is generated by the special game right generating means during a game, the special game right holding means holds this special game right. Then, during the period in which the special game right holding means holds the special game right, the detection signal of the game ball that has entered the specific winning hole is validated by the detection signal activation means and becomes a start signal, which drives the variable winning device. A special game is started in which the control means converts the variable prize winning device from the first state to the second state for a predetermined period of time. This special game control is repeated by the special game repetition number limiting means until the maximum number of times set in the special game repetition number setting means is reached. Therefore, the player can enjoy the start of the special game with plenty of time to spare, and since the progress status of the special game is visibly displayed on the special game progress display means, the player can grasp the amount of profit earned related to the special game. You will be able to do this. On the other hand, during the period in which the special game right holding means holds the special game right, if the special game right generating means detects the occurrence of a specific game state again, the special game right canceling means extinguishes this special game right. Therefore, the player can enjoy a thrilling feeling even during the holding period of the special game rights.

[Embodiments] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that common or corresponding parts in each figure are indicated using the same reference numerals.

First, FIGS. 1 to 4 show mechanical components of a pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the pachinko game machine shown in the same figure, a game ball A hit from a ball driving unit 10 onto a 12th surface of the game board 12
This is basically the same as the conventional system in that it is configured to award a predetermined winning profit to the player when the player enters various winning areas set on the screen.
However, in the pachinko game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first winning area 18 is provided on the 12th side of the game board.
The second winning area 20 and the first winning area 18
Auxiliary game device 1 configured so that a new game state is created on 12 game board surfaces by a game ball that enters
4 is provided. Furthermore, a first state which is disadvantageous to the player and a second state which is advantageous to the player temporarily opens a third winning area 22 on the game board 12 which increases the chances of winning a prize. A convertible variable winning device 16 is provided.

Furthermore, as shown in one embodiment in FIG.
A control means 24 is provided for controlling the operation of the variable winning device 16 based on the result of the gaming state occurring in the auxiliary gaming device 14 and the winning detection output of the second winning area 20. This control means 24
The details will be described later, but the above-mentioned auxiliary game device 1
The holding circuit (flip-flop F1) is configured so that a set state and a reset state, that is, a first control state and a second control state, appear alternately by detecting a specific gaming state in step 4. Further, when this holding circuit is in the set state, that is, the second control state (special game right holding state), the winning detection output S of the second winning area 20 is generated.
It is configured to open the variable prize winning device 16 for a predetermined period when a winning number of 2 is won.

Here, to explain in more detail with respect to FIGS. 1 to 4, when the player rotates the operation dial 32, the electric ball hitting drive section 10 flicks the game balls in the supply tray 30 one by one. The thrown game ball is guided by the guide rail 34 to the game board 1.
Hit on the second side. The hit game ball falls while dancing on the 12 surfaces of the game board, and most of it flows down into the out hole 36. However, some game balls jump into any winning area and create a winning state. When this winning state occurs, a predetermined winning profit is given to the player. This winning profit is usually given in the form of paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player. Specifically, the prize ball ejecting device 38
operates every time a prize is won, and discharges a predetermined number of game balls stored in the upper tank 40 to the supply tray 30 via the outlet path 42. When the ball storage capacity of the supply tray 30 reaches its limit, the overflowing balls flow down into the receiving tray 44.

Next, the auxiliary game device 14, as an example of which is shown in FIG. has been done. The game ball A that has entered the first winning area 18 is guided by the guide path 46 or 48 and guided onto the guide plate 50. Thereupon, by rolling while randomly changing the direction upon contact with the protrusion 52, it is sorted and entered into either the selective winning area 54 or the general winning area 56. Normally, the configuration is such that the probability of entering the general winning area 56 is greater. If the player enters the general winning area 56, the normal winning profit is given to the player, but if the player enters the selective winning area 54, the first winning detector D1 consisting of a micro switch etc. is activated. , the control means 24 (electrical control means) to be described later shifts to a special game control state in which special game rights are given to the player. In this embodiment, the auxiliary gaming device 14 and the special winning area 54
and the first winning detector D1 constitute a special game right generating means.

Further, the variable prize winning device 16 has a door 58 that is driven to open and close by a solenoid SC1, as an example of which is shown in FIG. 2 state, and a third winning area 22 is opened on the game board 12 which dramatically increases the chances of winning. The opening of the third winning area 22 is not always carried out, but is carried out for a predetermined period of time only when specific conditions are met by the operation of a control means 24, which will be described later. That is, a special game right is generated when the game ball A enters the selected winning area 54 and the first winning detector D1 is activated.
The second winning area 2 during the period in which this right is accruing.
When a game ball enters 0, the variable winning device 16 is driven to open for a predetermined period of time. In the case of the embodiment, the second winning areas 20 are provided on both sides of the third winning area 22, respectively. Even when the game ball enters the third winning area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the game for each winning game ball. Therefore, when this third winning area 22 is opened, the probability of winning during that time increases dramatically, and as a result, even beginners can benefit from being able to win a large amount of prize balls within a short period of time. Become. The winning game ball that entered the second winning area 20 is detected by the second winning detector D2 and the third winning game ball.
The winning game balls that have entered the winning area 22 are detected one by one by the third winning detector D3 (FIG. 4). The second winning area 20 and the second winning detector D2 constitute a detection signal generating means.

As shown in FIG. 5, the control means 24 includes, in addition to a first flip-flop F1 corresponding to the above-mentioned holding circuit as a special game right holding means for holding special game rights, a timer T1 as a time measuring means;
First and second counters C1, C2, second flip-flop F2, oscillator P1, logic gates G1~
G9, inverter I1, waveform shaping circuit 60, differentiation circuit 62, delay circuit 64, decoder driver 6
6, a display device 68, a transistor Q1, etc. Among the logic gates G1 to G10, G4 and G7 are OR gates, and the others are AND gates. Logic gates G3 and G4 are the reset circuit 26 of the first flip-flop F1.
form. The second flip-flop F2 and the logic gates G5, G6 form a repetitive drive circuit 27. In addition, the first counter C1, the logic gate G9
and inverter I1 is the maximum operation number limiting circuit 28
form.

Here, the detection outputs S1, S2, S of the above-mentioned first, second, and third winning detectors D1, D2, and D3 are
3 are respectively inputted as control signals to the control means 24 via the waveform shaping circuit 60. When the first winning detection output S1 is input, the first flip-flop F1 is set via gates G1 and G2, thereby changing from the first control state (right non-holding state) to the second control state (right holding state). ). After that, when the second winning detection output S2 as a starting signal is input, a drive current is supplied to the solenoid SC1 via the transistor Q1, and the variable winning device 16 is driven to open. In this embodiment, the first flip-flop F1
, logic gate G5, and the like constitute a signal validating means. In this case, by intervening the pulse oscillator P1, the opening drive of the variable prize winning device 16 can be performed intermittently according to the oscillation frequency of the oscillator P1. Variable winning device 1
6 is driven to open, at the same time the timer T
1 is activated. This timer T1 can be constructed from a timer circuit using a monostable multivibrator and a differentiating circuit for extracting a time-up signal. When the timer T1 counts a predetermined set time, the repeat driving circuit 27 is reset by the time-up signal, the driving of the variable winning device 16 is stopped, and the third winning area 22 is closed. In this embodiment, the second flip-flop F2 and the timer T1
The variable prize winning device drive control means is constituted by the above.

Winning game balls that enter the third winning area 22 while it is open for a set time are detected one by one by the third winning detector D3 and counted by the second counter C2. When the second counter C2 counts the set number, the repetition drive circuit 27 is forcibly reset via the gate G7. As a result, the variable winning device 16 is driven to close when the set number of game balls have won in the third winning area 22 even before the time set in the timer T1 has elapsed. In this example, the third
A winning game ball counting means is constituted by the winning detector D3 and the second counter C2. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent excessive winning profits from being given to the player, and thereby to prevent the player's desire for gambling from being aroused.

As described above, the variable prize winning device 16 is driven to open for a predetermined period of time, and this driving as special game control is repeated by the repetition drive circuit 27, but the number of repetitions is determined by the maximum operation number limiting circuit 28. Therefore, it is limited to a predetermined number (predetermined number of times). In other words, the repetition driving circuit 27, the maximum operation number limiting circuit 28, etc. constitute special game repetition number limiting means. The limiting circuit 28 counts the number of repeated operations using a first counter C1 serving as special game repetition number setting means. In this embodiment, the first counter C1 is a down counter, and the contents of the count are displayed by a display device 68 as a special game progress state display means. This display device 68 is provided on the game board 12 in FIG. 1, and in this embodiment, displays the remaining number of times the variable winning device 16 is driven to open. When the first counter C1 counts down the set initial value and the remaining count value becomes zero, that is, when the set number is counted, the count end signal (logic gate G9
(output signal) is supplied to the first flip-flop F1 via the differentiation circuit 62 and the reset circuit 26 as special game right release means to reset it. As a result, the control means 24 returns to the initial first control state, and the first winning detection output S
The special game right non-retention state is maintained until 1 is input again. In this embodiment, the first counter C1, the decoder/driver 66, etc. constitute display state control means.

Further, the first flip-flop F1 outputs a first winning detection output S via the reset circuit 26.
1 so that a set state and a reset state appear alternately. Therefore, when a special game right as described above is generated by the first winning detection output S1, even while the special gaming right is continuing, the first winning detection output S1 is generated again during that period.
If this is input, the special game right will disappear midway and the game will return to the initial state. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an appropriate sense of tension (a thrilling feeling of excitement) and make the game content even more interesting.

However, when the above-mentioned special game rights expire midway, the variable prize winning device 2 that was once activated
6, even though the opening duration time remains, the player returns to the first control state and is driven to close, which causes great dissatisfaction to the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, while the variable prize winning device 16 is being driven to open, the second flip-flop F2 is not reset even if the first flip-flop F1 is reset. As a result, even if the first winning detection output S1 is inputted and the second winning detection output S2 is also inputted, even if this first winning detection output S1 is inputted successively, the variable winning detection output S1 is inputted at least once. The opening operation of the variable winning device 16 is ensured, and the opening state of the variable winning device 16 is maintained only for a preset time or a period limited by the number of winning game balls. Therefore, the player can experience the fun of the special game when he is given the special game right, and his desire to play the special game can be increased. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the output of the second flip-flop F2 is input to the clock input section of the first counter C1, but instead of this output, the logic gate G
By inputting the output from 5 to the clock input section, even during a special game, every time the second winning detection output S2 is generated, the content displayed on the display device 68 is incremented and changed to the amount of profit earned by the player. It may be configured such that it is given.

In addition, when the first flip-flop F1 is in the set state, that is, in the second control state in which a special game right has occurred, as shown in FIG.
It is possible to drive an actuating device 70 consisting of a transistor Q2 and a solenoid SC2, and to use this actuating device 70 to drive, for example, a winning device shown in FIG. 6. The winning device shown in FIG. 6 is a device that allows the second winning area 20 to appear and appear on the game board 12 at will. The solenoid SC2 is connected to a door 58 that opens and closes the second winning area 20, and is connected to the first flip-flop F.
1 is set and a special gaming right occurs,
The second winning area 20 is opened by driving the door 58 to open. Thereby, it is possible to more effectively present and notify the player that the special gaming right has occurred.

7-10 show other embodiments of the invention.
The basic configuration of the embodiment shown in the figure is
It is almost the same as that shown in Figure 6. Therefore, the following description will mainly show the differences. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the configurations of the auxiliary gaming device 14 and the variable prize winning device 16 are different from the embodiments described above.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the auxiliary game device 14 has a roulette type auxiliary game board 72 formed by a plurality of lamps L1 to L4 arranged in a circular shape. Each lamp L1 to L4 is controlled by a driver 7 by an auxiliary game control unit 74 consisting of a monostable multivibrator MM1 used as a timer, an oscillator P2, a gate G12, a ring counter C3, etc.
6, the lights are driven to turn on one by one. This lighting drive is started when a game ball enters the first winning area 18 and is detected by the detector D0 using a micro switch or the like.

The operation continues while the monostable multivibrator MM1 outputs pulses with a predetermined time width. This monostable multivibrator MM1 is activated by the gate G11 by the detection output S0 of the detector D0.
Triggered via. When the monostable multivibrator MM1 finishes outputting a single pulse of a predetermined time width, the ring counter C3 stops counting. When the counting position at the time of stopping matches the predetermined specific position (1), the determination output corresponds to the first winning detection output S1 in the above embodiment indicating the occurrence of a special right. Setting (or resetting) flip-flop F1
It becomes input. This judgment output is input to the first flip-flop F1 by the gate G13 and the differentiating circuit 63 when the monostable multivibrator MM1 finishes outputting a single pulse. The counting position of the ring counter C3 at this time is indicated by the lighting positions of the lamps L1 to L4.

In addition, the variable prize winning device 16 is shown in FIGS. 7 and 9.
As shown in the figure, it is constructed using a petal-shaped door member 72 called a so-called tulip. This door member 72 is driven to open by the solenoid SC1, as in the above-described embodiment.
A third winning area 22 is opened. The rest is the same as the embodiment described above.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is of course not limited to the configuration of the above embodiments, and for example, the control means 24
can be constructed using one or more integrated circuits instead of using individual components. In yet another embodiment, the control means 24 includes:
It can be configured using a microprocessor system consisting of a CPU (central processing unit), working RAM, program ROM, interface, etc. In this case, the various functions described above, such as a timer and a counter, may be configured as software.

Further, the auxiliary game device 14 is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment, and may be any device that requires the game ball to win (pass) into a predetermined area.
For example, special game rights may be generated in combination with an electrically variable display device such as the roulette type auxiliary game board 72 mentioned above.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the present invention includes a special game right generating means, a special game right holding means, a special game right canceling means, a signal activating means, a special game repetition number setting means, and a special game repetition number limiting means. Since it is equipped with a special winning opening, a variable winning device, a special game progress display means, etc., players can play games with high expectations for the generation of special game rights in explosive games, and they can also enjoy special game rights. After the special game is played, the player can enjoy the pleasure of gradually increasing the earned profits by repeating the special game and the satisfaction of the earned profits.

In addition, since the start condition for the special game after the special game right has been generated is the winning of a game ball in a specific winning slot, it is possible to give the player leeway to start the special game, and it is possible to start the special game with the intention of the player. The player can enjoy the special game while enjoying the afterglow of the special game right "so-called jackpot" while also reflecting the player's skill in the game by making it easier for the player to plan the game strategy such as adjusting the flight distance of the ball. On the other hand, players now play games in a way that prevents the special game rights from being extinguished due to the special game rights generating means detecting that the special game rights have returned to the specific game state. Even during the retention period, you can enjoy the exciting thrill of the game.

Furthermore, during the repetition of this thrilling and tense special game, the progress status related to the repetition of this special game is visually displayed on the special game progress display means, so it is a special game for the player. Not only can the progress of the game be seen at a glance and the amount of profit earned can be easily grasped, but the player's desire to play the special game up to the maximum number of times set in the special game repeat count setting means is increased. , it becomes possible to provide a new pachinko game machine that is more interesting to play than before.

Furthermore, since the variable winning device drive control means is equipped with a timer means and a winning game ball counting means, the upper limit of the amount of profit that can be earned by a player during each special game is limited, and the amount of profit given to each player is It is therefore possible to provide a practical pachinko game machine that is able to average out the losses and effectively balance the profits between the game parlors and players that are compatible with the times while preventing excessive disadvantages on the game parlor side. can.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the configuration of a pachinko game machine according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear view showing an example of a mechanism panel on the back side thereof, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of an auxiliary game device, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a variable prize winning device, FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a control means which is a main part of this invention, and FIG. 6 is a second winning area in another embodiment of this invention. 7 is a front view showing an example of a game board according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing an example of the auxiliary game device in FIG. 7; FIG. 7th
FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing an example of the variable prize winning device in the figure, and FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram showing another embodiment of the control means which is the main part of the present invention. 10... Ball driving unit, 12... Game board, 14...
...Auxiliary game device, 16...Fluctuating prize winning device, 18...
...First winning area, 20...Second winning area, 2
2... Third winning area, 24... Control means, F1
... Holding circuit (flip-flop), T1 ... Timer, 26 ... Reset circuit, 27 ... Repetition drive circuit, 28 ... Maximum number of operations limit circuit.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A game board including a winning area into which game balls guided by guide rails can flow, and a first state provided on the game board that is disadvantageous to the player and repeating a special game in which the variable winning device is converted from the first state to the second state by detecting that the variable winning device is in a preset specific gaming state and converting the variable winning device from the first state to the second state. special game rights generation means that generates special game rights that can be played; detection signal generation means that can generate a detection signal by detecting a game ball that has entered a particular winning hole provided on the game board; A special game progress display means provided on the front side of the game board to visually display the progress state related to the number of repetitions of the special game, and a special game right that holds the special game right generated by the special game right generation means. a holding means; and a special game right extinguisher for extinguishing the special game right when the special game right generating means detects that the special game right generating means has entered a preset specific game state again during the period in which the special game right holding means holds this right. a game rights canceling means; and a state in which the special game rights holding means invalidates the detection signal sent from the detection signal generating means in a rights non-holding state in which the special game rights holding means does not hold any special game rights; a signal enabling means for validating a detection signal sent from the detection signal generating means as a start signal in a rights holding state in which special game rights are held; and a start signal activated by the signal enabling means is supplied. a variable winning device drive control means that starts a special game that converts the variable winning device from a first state to a second state; and a special game that sets the number of repetitions of the special game to a pre-allowed maximum number of times. a repetition number setting means; a special game repetition number limiting means for repeating the special game control until the progress of the special game reaches the maximum number of times set in the special game repetition number setting means; display state control means for displaying the display contents of the special game progress state display means in increments based on the repetition of the special game, and changing the display content of the special game progress state display means to an initial state display based on the completion of repetition of the special game; A pachinko game machine characterized by comprising the following. 2. The variable winning device drive control means includes a timer for detecting that a pre-allowed set time has elapsed, and a counting device that counts when the number of winning game balls in the variable winning device reaches a pre-allowed set number. winning game ball counting means, and converting the variable winning device to the first state by the output of the time-up output of the clocking means or the counting output of the winning game ball counting means, whichever is earlier. A pachinko game machine according to claim 1.