JPH07116303A - Electrically driven prize winning device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an electrically driven prize winning device which is compact in its size and has good efficiency of prize winning by forming an electrically driven honor capable of conducting different actions on one base plate. CONSTITUTION:A base plate 3 fitted to a game board 2 includes a pair of guide walls 4, a pair of movable members 5a, 5b, a pair of prize winning spaces formed between the paired movable members 5a, 5b and the paired guide walls 4, and a pair of electrically driving sources corresponding to the movable members 5a, 5b. In an ordinary condition, a hit ball flows down between a pair of movable members 5a, 5b to be put in a first condition where the ball will not go into the prize winning spaces 6a, 6b, and when designated conditions are established, the driving sources are driven so that one of the paired movable members 5a, 5b opens a space between the guide wall 4 and the movable member 5a, 5b for designated time to enable the ball to go into the prize winning space 6a, 6b corresponding to one of the movable member 5a, 5b.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electric prize winning device used in a pachinko machine, and more particularly, an electric prize winning device which can be compactly formed and has a good hitting ball winning efficiency in consideration of its arrangement on a game board. It relates to a winning device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, there are various restrictions on pachinko machines, and even in general game machines, the number of electric prize winning devices called electric prizes or electric tulips is currently limited to four. Therefore, in the conventional pachinko machine, electric equipment is provided to the maximum to obtain the maximum prize. However, on the game board, in addition to the electric accessory, a large number of other parts such as a display device, a starting port, a windmill, and a winning port are arranged, and it is the current situation that the arrangement is difficult. . For example, there is one in which three electric accessories are arranged on the right side of the board and one electric accessory is arranged on the left side. According to such an arrangement, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the electric accessory is opened, right-handed driving is required, so that wasteful driving is increased and the left electric accessory is meaningless. It becomes a thing. In addition, since the layout of the board surface cannot be configured symmetrically, it takes time to design. On the other hand, JP-A-4-31
As seen in Japanese Patent No. 4475, it is difficult to determine the direction of a hit ball in the case where the electric accessory is arranged on the left and right. Also, two electric winning devices on the left and right are required, and a nail arrangement for that is also required.

[0003]

That is, in the conventional electric prize winning device, it occupies the place of the game part and it is necessary to increase the number of electric prize winning devices in order to increase the number of balls. Therefore, for this reason, a plurality of electric winning devices are arranged on one side of the game section. Therefore, when the electric prize winning device is opened, it is necessary to concentrate the hit balls on the side where the electric prize winning device is unevenly distributed, and therefore, for example, right-handed hitting is required, resulting in many waste hits. Moreover, the electric winning device arranged on the left side,
It becomes meaningless. In addition, since the design of the game board surface is not symmetrical, it takes time to design. In addition, in the case of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-314475, since the electric prize winning devices are separately arranged on the left and right, it is difficult to determine the direction of the hit ball. Moreover, a nail arrangement for the left and right electric winning devices is also required. The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide a plurality of electric winning devices capable of different operations on one substrate, and to provide a compact electric winning device with high winning efficiency.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a substrate for mounting on a game board, a pair of guide walls, a pair of movable members, and a space between the movable members and the guide walls. A pair of winning spaces formed in the above, and a pair of electric drive sources corresponding to the movable members, and in a normal state, a hit ball flows between the pair of movable members and does not jump into the winning space. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the drive source is driven, and one of the pair of movable members opens the space between the guide wall and the movable member for a predetermined time, and the winning space corresponding to the one movable member. It was possible to jump into.

[0005]

By operating one of the pair of movable members provided on one substrate to open the winning space corresponding to the movable member, an electric accessory capable of different operations can be constructed. It is possible to provide an electric prize winning device that is compact and has a high winning efficiency.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will now be described with reference to an illustrated embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board provided with an electric winning device according to the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the electric prize winning device 1 according to the present invention has a base plate 3 to be mounted on a game board 2, a pair of left and right guide walls 4, 4 and a pair of movable members 5, 5. 5, a pair of winning spaces 6 and 6 formed between the movable member 5 and the guide wall 4, and an electric drive source 7 corresponding to the movable member 5, for example, a solenoid. In FIG. 2, one solenoid is not shown. Further, the movable member 5 and the solenoid are linked by a link mechanism 8
You are contacted via. Further, in each drawing, a front decorative plate that covers the front surface of the guide wall 4 and the like is omitted.

A pair of left and right guide walls 4 and 4 are provided on the front side of the substrate 3 of the electric prize winning apparatus 1 so as to project therefrom. The guide wall 4 is formed so as to cover an upper part, a side part, and a lower part of a prize space 6 described later. The open sides of the left and right guide walls 4 face each other at appropriate intervals.

On the opening side of the guide wall 4, a movable member 5 connected to a solenoid as an electric drive source 7 is exposed via a link mechanism 8. According to the illustrated embodiment, the movable member 5 is rotatably attached to the lower end side by a support shaft 9. In addition, the upper end surface 10 of the movable member 5 is provided with a downward slope that faces the facing interval. The upper end of the movable member 5 in the upright state faces the upper edge of the guide wall 4. Therefore, when the movable member 5 is in the upright state, the winning space 6 is surrounded by the movable member 5 and the guide wall 4, so that the hit ball flowing down the game portion 11 cannot jump into the winning space 6. .

On the other hand, when one of the solenoids is driven, the movable member 5 tilts to open the opposite side of the guide wall 4. In this open state, the guide surface 12 of the movable member 5 allows the ball flowing down the game portion 11 to be taken into the winning space 6.

In the illustrated embodiment, the length of the movable member 5 is set so as to slightly exceed the center line in the tilted state, and the driving source 7 is not driven simultaneously. Both movable members 5 cannot tilt simultaneously. Further, the length of the movable member 5 is such that one end is tilted and the other is upright, and the distance between the tip of the tilted movable member 5 and the side surface of the upright movable member 5 is such that a ball cannot pass through. In this case, the space between the guide walls 4 can be fully set as the winning area, and conversely, if the distance between the movable members 5 is set to the distance at which the balls fall, the range in which the movable members 5 reach can be increased. It will be the winning area. In FIG. 3, the extension 1 of the guide surface 12 of the movable member 5b is located below the lower end of the upper end surface 10 of the movable member 5a, and the distance between the movable members 5a and 5b is approximately 1 mm.
Since the ball has a length corresponding to that of the individual balls, there is a high possibility that the balls flowing in vigorously will pass through the interval and win the winning space 6b. Therefore, the payout can be adjusted.

Further, in the illustrated embodiment, display devices are provided on the left and right sides of the substrate 3. This display device comprises normal symbol display devices 13 and 14 consisting of a three-digit digital display and start memory indicator lights 15 and 16 consisting of four LED displays. The functions of these normal symbol display devices 13 and 14 and start memory indicator lights 15 and 16 will be described later.

Next, the electric prize winning apparatus 1 having the above-mentioned structure
A brief explanation will be given of a pachinko machine in which is arranged and the game thereof.

On the surface of the game board 2 provided on the pachinko machine,
The game rails 11 are formed by arranging the guide rails 17 in a substantially circular shape. Then, from the top to the center of the game section 11, a variable display device 18 that functions as a normal symbol display device, a normal symbol display device operation gate 19, an electric tulip 20,
The electric winning device 1 is arranged. In addition, a windmill 21, a winning gate 22, and a winning tool 23 are arranged on the left and right of the central array,
Further, a display lamp 24 is arranged outside. Then, the outlet 25 is provided at the lowest position of the game section 11 to form the left-right symmetrical game section 11.

The variable display device 18 may have any structure, but in this embodiment, it is composed of a dod matrix display device composed of LEDs, and three-digit symbols can be displayed side by side in the horizontal direction. For example, 14 of "0-9" and "A-D"
The numbers and alphabetic symbols of the types are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the combination of all the symbols at the time of stop is a combination of doublet, it is determined as “hit” and the electric tulip 20 is opened for 6 seconds. Further, the variable display device 18 is provided with a start memory display lamp 26 composed of an LED. Further, the variable display device 18 is provided with a level meter 27 which will be described later, and the level meter 27 is composed of LEDs arranged in a row. On the other hand, the normal symbol display devices 13 and 14 can each display three symbols in the lateral direction, and for example, the numbers "0-9" are variably displayed. And the combination of all symbols when stopped,
When there is a combination other than "000", it is determined as "hit" and the movable member 5 is opened for 6 seconds.

The normal symbol display device operating gate 19 is provided with a symbol start switch (not shown) for detecting passage of a ball, and when the symbol start switch is turned on, the variable display device 18 as the ordinary symbol display device is variably displayed. To start. Then, when about 6 seconds or more has elapsed from the start of variable display of the symbols, the variation stops in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol.

The level meter 27 moves and lights up when the symbol start switch is turned on,
This is for notifying the player of the standard of the winning probability in the variable display device 18, giving the player a sense of expectation, and enhancing the game property. That is, when the level meter 27 stops at the upper stage, the probability of hit is extremely high, when stopped at the middle stage, the probability of hit is medium, and when stopped at the lower stage, the probability of hit is low. Increase player expectations.
The level meter 27 is composed of LEDs of three colors, and the lower part is illuminated in green, the central part is illuminated in yellow, and the upper part is illuminated in red.

On the other hand, the level meter 27 stops and displays the level meter 27 at a predetermined position when the symbol starting switch is turned on and the left symbol of the variable display device 18 is stopped,
When stopped in the upper stage, it is set to a so-called long reach that extends the time until the symbol stops to further enhance the sense of expectation, when it stops in the middle stage it makes the stop of the symbol a sliding reach, and immediately when it stops in the lower stage It can be stopped and various settings can be set.

The electric tulip 20 is opened for about 6 seconds by the combination of the stopped symbols. That is, when the combination of the stopped symbols is a hit, the electric tulip 20 is passed after an interval time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed.
Is opened for 6 seconds, for example.

The hit and miss in the normal symbol display device are determined when the hit ball passes through the normal symbol display device operating gate 19. For example, a random number for hit determination that changes from “0” to “13” is prepared, and this random number is updated by adding “1” to the remaining time of the program about every 4 ms after the power is turned on. In addition, a hit numerical value selection random number that changes from “0” to “2” is prepared, and “1” is incremented by one each time the hit determination random number makes one round. Furthermore, a hit determination random number that changes from “0” to “13” is prepared, and “1” is added to each hit determination random number.

On the other hand, the random number for the left symbol adds "1" to the remaining time of the program. Random numbers for medium symbols are added by "1" every 4 msec and the remaining time of the program after the power is turned on.

When the hit ball passes through the normal symbol display device operation gate 19, the symbol of the normal symbol display device starts the variable display and stops after a certain time. The hit is determined by storing the numerical value of the random number for hit determination when the hit ball normally passes through the symbol display device operation gate 19, and the random time (the symbol fluctuates) about 5 seconds after starting the variable display of the symbol. Time 0 corresponding to the numerical value "0-112" that is the sum of the random number "0-13" for the left symbol at the time of starting the display and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol display device at the same time point "0-112" When the total time of about 460 milliseconds elapses, the hit value or the miss value is compared with the hit value.

When the normal symbol display device is fluctuating, if there is a winning in the normal symbol display device operating gate 19, the winning symbol is stored and visually displayed to the player by the start memory display lamp 26, and the memory is also stored. Up to four numbers of random numbers for determination at the time of passing are sequentially stored.

When the ball wins the electric tulip 20 opened as described above, the pattern of the second ordinary symbol display device 13 arranged in parallel on the substrate 3 of the electric winning device 1 starts to change, and after about 5 seconds. The fluctuation of the design stops. When the symbol displayed at this time is other than "000", the first movable member 5a of the electric winning device 1 is opened for about 6 seconds. In addition, this opening includes the opening operation of the second movable member 5b described later.
Is done once.

Up to four prize winning memories can be stored in the electric tulip 20, which are stored in the start memory indicator lamp 15 provided on the substrate 3 of the electric prize winning apparatus 1. Then, based on the start memory, after the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped or after the operation of the first movable member 5a is completed, the variable display of the symbol on the second ordinary symbol display device 13 is started again.

While the first movable member 5 is open, the ball enters the first winning space 6a, and the start detection switch 28 is actuated, the third ordinary symbol display device 14 starts the variable display of symbols. , Stop after about 5 seconds. The pattern at this time is "00
For symbols other than "0", the second movable member 5b is moved for about 6 seconds to open the second winning space 6b. A maximum of four prize memories are stored in the first prize space 6a, which are stored in the start memory indicator lamp 16 provided on the substrate 3 of the electric prize device 1. Then, based on this starting memory, after the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped or after the operation of the first movable member 5a is completed, the variable display of the symbol on the second ordinary symbol display device 14 is started again. The balls that have entered the second winning space 6b act on the ball detection switch 29 to eject a predetermined number of prize balls.

FIG. 4 is a time chart showing the above relationship, and when the symbol starting memory of the third ordinary symbol display device 14 is present, the variation of the symbol and the opening of the movable member 5b due to the result are repeated. Together with the second normal symbol display device 13, if there is a symbol starting memory, the first movable member 5a and the result, the second movable member 5b is repeatedly opened.

According to the pachinko machine provided with the electric winning device 1 as described above, since the board surface of the game board 2 can be constructed symmetrically, if the hit balls are gathered in the approximate center of the game section 11, they will be in the vertical direction. Since it is possible to win the arranged normal symbol display device starting gate 19, the electric tulip 20, the electric winning device 1 functioning as a pair of ordinary electric auditors, and the like, the player can easily aim the hit ball. On the other hand, since the board surface of the game board 2 is bilaterally symmetric, it is possible to simplify the arrangement design of the nails, the drilling process, and the like, which is a great manufacturing advantage.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing another embodiment of the electric winning apparatus 1 according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the center of the substrate 3 provided with the pair of movable members 5a and 5b, that is, the guide. Between the walls 4 and 4, a normal symbol display device 30 and a start memory display lamp 31 are provided.

Then, for example, similar to the above-described embodiment, the other winning space 6b is repeatedly opened for a predetermined time by a number based on the number of stored winning balls that have entered the first winning space 6a.

According to this embodiment, not only is it possible to provide a more compact electric prize winning device 1, but also
It enables more entertaining games by focusing more attention on the players.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be appropriately implemented without changing the configuration described in the claims. For example, the guide wall and the movable member may have any shape. Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the left and right movable members are driven in association with each other, but they may be driven independently.

[0033]

In summary, according to the present invention, a pair of guide walls, a pair of movable members, and a pair of winning spaces formed between the movable members and the guide walls are provided on a board for mounting on a game board. , A pair of electric drive sources corresponding to the movable member is provided, and in a normal state, a hit ball flows into a first state in which the ball does not flow into the winning space and flows into between the pair of movable members, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Since the drive source is driven, any one of the pair of movable members opens the space between the guide wall and the movable member for a predetermined time, and it is possible to jump into the winning space corresponding to the one movable member. A plurality of electric accessories having different operations can be formed on one substrate, and can be made compact and bilaterally symmetrical. Further, the direction of the hit ball can be narrowed down to one place, the useless ball is eliminated, and a pachinko machine with high winning efficiency is provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board provided with an electric winning device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the main part of the electric winning device, showing a state in which the first movable member tilts and the second movable member stands up.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the main part of the electric winning device, showing a state in which the first movable member stands up and the second movable member tilts.

FIG. 4 is a time chart.

FIG. 5 is a front view of another example of the electric winning device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Electric prize winning device 2 Game board 3 Board 4 Guide wall 5 Movable member 6 Prize winning space 7 Electric drive source

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A board for mounting on a game board, a pair of guide walls, a pair of movable members, a pair of winning spaces formed between the movable members and the guide walls, and the movable members. In a normal state, the hitting ball flows down between the pair of movable members into a first state in which the hit ball does not jump into the winning space, and the driving source is driven when a predetermined condition is satisfied. An electric prize winning apparatus in which any one of the pair of movable members opens a space between the guide wall and the movable member for a predetermined time and can jump into a winning space corresponding to the one movable member. 2. The electric winning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the other winning space is repeatedly opened for a predetermined time by a number based on the number of stored winning balls in one of the winning spaces.