JPH07204327A - Pachinko game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a pachinko game apparatus, which can strongly appeal to a player. CONSTITUTION:A variably-moving indication part 21 indicating five figures is formed on a game board 2 of a pachinko game apparatus. If three of patterns in the indication part 21 are the same, the player has won a small prize, if four, intermediate-prize, and if five, a big prize. According to the states of these prize a specially variable prize-wining pocket 223 is made open for a certain time and in specified times.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a pachinko machine, and in particular, a variable display section which is started by winning a specific winning section.
The fluctuation display section has a specific state (for example, "777")
Then, the present invention relates to a pachinko machine having a mechanism for rapidly increasing the winning rate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, pachinko has become established as a national pastime in Japan. Especially among the general public,
Widely loved as familiar entertainment, its player base is widespread regardless of age or sex.

An outline of the pachinko machine and how to play will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 shows a so-called "digital pachi (digital pachinko)", which is one of the types that are currently mainstream.

The pachinko machine has a game board 2 in appearance,
It is mainly composed of a launching device 3 for sending out pachinko balls into the game board 2 and a storage section 4 for storing the pachinko balls.

The firing device 3 comprises a firing dial 3 and a ball flipping mechanism (not shown). When the player rotates the firing dial 3 by a desired angle, the launching device 3 automatically and one by one the balls placed in the storage section 4 with the strength according to the rotation angle. It will be fired.

The game board 2 is installed substantially vertically, and the guide rails 20a, 20 for guiding balls launched by the launching device 3 are installed in the board from the lower side to the upper left side.
b is provided. The area on the right side of the guide rails 20a, 20b is a portion where a substantial game is played with pachinko balls (hereinafter referred to as "game section"). At various places of the game section, there are provided a normal winning section 220, a variable winning section 221, a starting winning section 222, and a special variable winning section 223, which are provided with a winning hole into which a pachinko ball is inserted (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as a general term Called "winning section 22"). When a pachinko ball that has fallen from above enters the prize hole of any prize part 22,
A predetermined number of pachinko balls for each winning portion 22 are paid out to the storage portion 4. In addition, on the back side of the game board, a winning ball collection mechanism communicating with the winning hole is provided. The collection of winning pachinko balls is performed by this.

A variable display section 2 in which a picture is displayed in the approximate center of the game board 2 and the display picture is appropriately changed
1 is installed. The easiness of winning of the special variable winning portion 223 changes according to the display state of the pattern on the variable display portion 21.

In the game section of the game board 2, obstacle nails 23 and windmills 24 for interfering with the movement of the pachinko balls are arranged at various places. The degree of inclination of these can be adjusted. This makes it possible to adjust the probability of winning a prize for each winning portion for each pachinko machine.

At the lower end of the game section, an out ball entrance 25
Is provided. All the pachinko balls that have not won any of the prize-winning units 22 enter here. Then, the pachinko balls that have entered the out ball entrance 25 are collected by an out ball collection mechanism (not shown).

In addition to this, the pachinko machine is provided with an alarm and a decorative lamp. These are activated when the pachinko balls are being fired from the launching device 3, when the pachinko balls are won, and the like, to enhance the atmosphere of the game.

A pachinko ball management system for the entire store is provided in the pachinko parlor. The pachinko balls collected by the out-ball collecting mechanism or the winning-ball collecting mechanism are once returned to the pachinko ball management system, and then used again for paying out to the storage section 4 or for lending balls.

The storage section 4 comprises a prize ball discharge port 40, a launch ball plate 41, a prize ball discharge port 42, and a spare ball plate 43. The firing ball tray 41 is a part for accumulating balls to be supplied to the firing device 3. When the prize is won, the prize balls are paid out to the firing ball plate 41 through the prize ball outlet 40. When there are many prizes and the firing ball plate 41 is full, the ball payout path automatically changes, and the prize balls are paid out from the prize ball discharge port 42 to the spare ball plate 43. .

A game method using a pachinko machine will be described.

The player purchases a pachinko ball from a ball lending machine in advance and puts it in the launch ball plate 41 of the storage section 4. Then, when the firing dial 30 is rotated by a desired angle, the ball flipping mechanism 31 automatically fires the pachinko balls. The launched pachinko balls rise between the guide rails 20a and 20b,
Reach the top of the game section of the game board 2. And, it starts free fall from here. During this fall, the pachinko ball hits the obstacle nail 23 or the like and changes its course irregularly. On the way, if you win the winning part 22, according to the rules described above,
The prize pachinko balls are paid out to the launching disc 41 or the spare disc 43 of the storage unit 4. On the other hand, the pachinko balls that have not won the prize are collected through the out ball entrance 25.

This is the end of the explanation of the outline of the pachinko machine and game method.

In such a pachinko machine, a game is enjoyed for the purpose of how many pachinko balls can be acquired. And, this substantially depends on whether or not the jackpot can be achieved. Therefore, the player determines whether or not the obstacle nail 23 or the like is in a state where it is easy to win the starting winning portion 22 for each individual pachinko machine, and also shoots a pachinko ball according to the state of the obstacle nail 23. By adjusting the strength of, you will be able to exert your own skills. Also, by collecting various types of information from pachinko-related magazines (for example, details of jackpot status etc.), we know the models that can obtain a larger amount of pachinko balls, and select such models to play games. It was

[0017]

One of the reasons why such a pachinko machine has been widely accepted is that the playing method is basically that a pachinko ball is repelled and put into the winning portion 22 of the game board 2. It is simple and easy to understand.
The reason why it is widely accepted is that it is simple and easy to understand, but on the contrary,
There is a problem that the player tends to get tired of it.

Another reason for the widespread acceptance of pachinko is its gambling nature. Various kinds of prizes are prepared in the pachinko parlor, and the player can exchange the acquired balls for any prize according to the number of balls.
In the vicinity of a pachinko parlor, there is usually an exchange place for exchanging the prize for cash.
It was a gambling purpose for cash.

In the past, in the pachinko industry, various companies have developed various types of pachinko machines with the same basic configuration as described above, by focusing on their wisdom so as not to get tired of players. However, because of the above-mentioned gambling characteristics, the interest of the player tends to concentrate on the winning rate and the number of balls (amount of money) that can be acquired, so in developing a new model, it is biased only to improve the gambling characteristic. Tended to. The above-mentioned "digital pachi" type pachinko machine has also been developed from such a point of view (Note: the pachinko machines until the introduction of digital pachinko machines are the winning parts, and the above-mentioned normal winning parts 220 , A simpler one with only the variable winning portion 221).

However, from the viewpoint of pachinko as "healthy entertainment" for the general public, there is a problem in enhancing the gambling property and fueling gambling too much. Therefore, there is a case where the probability of a jackpot state is limited. For example, at present in Japan, the probability of a jackpot is regulated to 1/230 or less. However, with the pachinko machines currently on the market, the probability of a big hit has already reached the limit value, and there is a feeling that the gambling has been pursued to the end.

Further, although the pachinko machines that have been developed so far have improved gambling, the display pattern when the variable display section 21 is stopped is one that the pachinko machine side unilaterally determines. Met. Therefore, in some cases, the player monotonously flips the ball and looks at his or her own gaming state with a third-party sense.
This has been one of the reasons why players tend to get tired of it.

Since the advent of the above-mentioned digital pachinko machine, the design of the pachinko machine is generally uniform except that the pattern of the game board 2 and the arrangement of the winning portions 22 are slightly different. Has become. For example, the fact that a digital variable display section 21 for displaying three digits is provided in the center of the game board 2 is common to almost all models. The design of the game board 2 and the variable display section 21 is a large element for attracting the player, and therefore,
There is no characteristic point that strongly appeals to players, and that it is not sufficiently differentiated from other companies in terms of design,
It was a big problem for manufacturers of pachinko machines.
There is also a problem that it is difficult for the player to find a desired model.

Under the circumstances as described above, in the pachinko industry, new model development is now required from a new viewpoint different from the past. The present inventor, considering such problems, as a result of examining the future direction of the pachinko machine from various angles, as a result, if the player can have a sense of participation in the game, gambling It was discovered that the player can be entertained sufficiently without resorting to. In other words, it was concluded that a pachinko machine that allows players to play with a sense of participation is what the future pachinko machine should be. Also,
On the other hand, in consideration of the ideal state of pachinko as a healthy gambling, in order to prevent excessive professionalization of the player, a pachinko device that does not make too much difference in the outcome depending on the skill of the player Came to the conclusion that it was necessary. Furthermore, it was concluded that it is necessary to propose a more innovative design that is not on the extension of the past. The present invention has been made from such a viewpoint.

An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that allows the player to play with a sense of participation.

The present invention substantially enhances the gambling property by allowing the player himself to influence (or give rise to, a feeling that he has an influence) on the whereabouts of the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine that allows a player to play with an unprecedented sense of participation.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine with a novel design that has never been seen before.

[0027]

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention has been made in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, and in one mode thereof, a start winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball and an ease of winning a pachinko ball are changed. A special variable winning portion that is configured to be possible and a plurality of types of previously prepared symbols are provided, and at least five symbol display digits in which any one of the symbols is sequentially variable displayed are provided. A variation display part in which the variation of the above-mentioned pattern is started upon the winning of a pachinko ball of, and after the variation is caused by an unspecified amount, the variation is stopped,
A control unit that has a correspondence relationship between the display pattern of the variable display portion and the ease of winning of the special variation winning portion in advance, and changes the ease of winning of the special variation winning portion so as to satisfy the correspondence relationship. There is provided a pachinko machine having:

As a second aspect of the present invention, a starting winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variation winning portion configured to change the ease of winning a pachinko ball, and a plurality of types prepared in advance And a plurality of design display digits in which any one of the designs is sequentially displayed in a variable manner,
The fluctuation of the pattern is started upon the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning part, and after the fluctuation by a certain unspecified amount, the fluctuation is stopped by the fluctuation display part and the desired pattern display digit. The selection means for accepting the instruction to select the display digit, and the correspondence between the display pattern on the variable display section and the ease of winning of the special variable winning portion are provided in advance, and the display of the display digit on which the selection instruction is accepted A pachinko machine characterized by having a control means for changing the easiness of winning of the special variable winning portion so that the pattern and the easiness of winning of the special variable winning portion satisfy the above correspondence. Provided.

The number of selectable display digits may be predetermined.

The selecting means is capable of receiving the selection instruction each time the variable display section is changed, and the variable display section displays the display digit selected after the previous display pattern was changed. Only the display pattern may be changed.

When the display digit is selected, the control section may not change the ease of winning of the special variable winning section.

In the first and second aspects, the design display digit is five digits, and the correspondence relationship between the display design and the ease of winning of the special variable winning portion follows the rules of the poker game. It may be one.

[0033]

The first mode will be described.

When a pachinko ball is won in the start winning section, the movement of the pattern on the variable display section is started. Then, after moving by an unspecified amount, it stops. Then, the detection means
The pattern in the determination target area is detected.

The control means changes the easiness of winning the special variable winning portion so that the correspondence between the display pattern and the easiness of winning the prize is satisfied.

In this case, since the variable display portion has a large number of display digits (more than 5 digits), it is possible to make the above-mentioned correspondence easy for the player to recognize.

The second mode will be described.

When a pachinko ball is won in the starting winning section, the variation of the design of all display digits is started. Then, after moving by an unspecified amount, it stops. Then, the detection means detects the pattern in the determination target area. The control means, the display pattern of the selected display digit, and the ease of winning of the special variable winning portion, the ease of winning of the special variable winning portion so as to satisfy a predetermined correspondence. To change.

Alternatively, when a pachinko ball is won in the starting winning portion, the variation of the design of the selected display digit is started. Then, after moving by an unspecified amount, it stops.
Then, the detection means detects the pattern in the determination target area. When no change is made after the fluctuation of the fluctuation display section is stopped, the control means has a predetermined correspondence relationship between the display patterns of all the display digits and the easiness of winning of the special fluctuation winning section. The ease of winning the prize in the special variable winning portion is changed so as to satisfy the above condition.

[0040]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The appearance of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is shown in FIG.

The pachinko machine 1 has a game board 2 in appearance.
And a launching device 3 for sending a pachinko ball into the game board 2.
And a storage section 4 for storing pachinko balls.

The firing device 3 is composed of a firing dial 30 and a ball flipping mechanism 31 (see FIG. 5). When the player rotates the firing dial 3 by a desired angle, the launching device 3 automatically moves the balls placed in the storage section 4 one by one at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle, automatically. It will be fired.

The game board 2 is installed substantially vertically. Guide rails 20a, 2 for guiding balls fired by the firing device 3 from the lower side to the upper left side on the game board 2.
0b is provided. An area surrounded by the guide rails 20b and on the right side of the guide rails 20a is a portion where a substantial game is played with pachinko balls (hereinafter referred to as "gaming section"). Each place of the game section is provided with a prize hole into which a pachinko ball enters, a normal prize section 220, a variable prize section 221, a start prize section 222, a special variable prize section 2
23 are provided (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "winning unit 22"). When the pachinko balls that have fallen from above enter the prize holes of any of the prize winning units 22, the number of pachinko balls determined for each prize winning unit 22 is paid out to the storage unit 4.

In the normal winning section 220, every time one pachinko ball is won, a predetermined number of pachinko balls (generally 1
It will be paid out. The normal winning portion 220 is formed in a pocket shape having an opening area substantially equivalent to one pachinko ball on the upper side. The normal winning portion 220 can be won only through the opening. This opening size is fixed, and the ease of winning will not change.
In addition, a plurality of the normal winning portions 220 are provided.

The variable winning portion 221 can take two different forms, that is, a difficult winning state and an easy winning state, and the state changes as appropriate. In FIG. 1, the variable winning portion 221 (l) on the left side is in a state where it is difficult to win a prize. The ease of winning in this state is based on the above-mentioned normal winning part 2
It is almost equal to 20. On the other hand, the variable winning part 221 (r) on the right side is in a state where it is easy to win the prize. In this state, the left and right wall portions of the variable winning portion 221 are pivoted around the shaft provided at the lower end of the variable winning portion 221 to open outward, so that the "wing" is opened. And
The pachinko balls that reach this "wing" are
It is guided to a winning hole provided in the variable winning portion 221. That is, it is easy to win the prize by the length of the wing. In this embodiment, the form is changed every time one pachinko ball wins. The change of the form is made mechanically by the force received from the winning pachinko ball. It should be noted that, similar to the normal winning portion 220, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out every time one of the pachinko balls is won.

The start winning portion 222 has a function as a start switch of the variable display portion 21 which will be described later, and when a pachinko ball is won in the start winning portion 222, the variable display portion 21 is started by this. . The basic configuration other than this is the same as that of the normal winning portion 220.

The special variable winning portion 223 has an opening 2232 (see FIG. 2) for receiving a pachinko ball, which is much larger than the other winning portions. In addition, the special variation winning portion 223 includes an openable / closable lid 2231 for closing the opening 2232. The lid 2231
As shown in FIG. 2, its lower end is supported by a shaft 2233 in a rotatable state. Since the lid 2231 in the open state is in a state of projecting to the front side of the board surface of the game board 2, the pachinko ball is captured and the opening 2232 is formed.
Acts to take in. On the other hand, the lid 2231 in the closed state has almost the same height as the board surface of the game board 2 and does not affect the pachinko balls falling on the board surface of the game board 2. In the figure, the state in which the lid 2231 is closed is shown by a dotted line. The lid 2231 of the special variable winning portion 223 is normally closed, and a pachinko ball cannot win even if it reaches the position of the variable winning portion 2223. However, once the lid 2231 is opened, the opening 2
Since 232 is large, the winning rate is extremely high. The opening timing of the special variation winning portion 223, the period during which it is opened, and the like are determined by the variation display portion 21. "
According to the present embodiment, the hit state is divided into four stages (a big hit, a medium hit, a small hit, and a hit), as will be described later.

The special variable winning portion 223 is configured to be closed when a predetermined number of winnings have been received even before the period thus determined has elapsed. .

On the back side of the game board, each winning portion 22
A winning ball collection mechanism is provided in communication with the winning hole, and the winning pachinko balls are collected by this mechanism.

At approximately the center of the game board 2, a variable display section 21 is installed, which is the external characteristic point of this embodiment. The variable display section 21 is configured to display five patterns. Then, the above-described hit state is determined according to the arrangement (or combination) of the patterns displayed on the variable display section 21. The fluctuation display section 21 will be described in detail later.

In addition to this, in the game portion of the game board 2, obstacle nails 23 and windmills 24 for hindering the movement of the pachinko balls are arranged at various places.

At the lower end of the game section, an out ball entrance 25
Is provided, and all the pachinko balls that have not won any of the prize winning units 22 enter here. Then, the pachinko balls that have entered the out ball entrance 25 are collected by an out ball collection mechanism (not shown). Note that the pachinko balls collected by the out-ball collecting mechanism or the winning-ball collecting mechanism are once returned to the pachinko ball management system provided in the entire store, and then again paid out to the storage unit 4 or the balls are collected. Used for lending.

The storage section 4 comprises a prize ball discharge port 40, a launch ball plate 41, a prize ball discharge port 42, and a spare ball plate 43. The firing ball tray 41 is a part for accumulating balls to be supplied to the firing device 3. The payout to the pachinko balls in the case of winning the prize is performed to the firing ball plate 41 through the prize ball discharge port 40. When there are many prizes and the firing ball plate 41 is full, the payout path for the pachinko balls automatically changes, and the payout is made to the spare ball plate 43 through the prize ball discharge port 42.

In addition to this, the pachinko machine is provided with an alarm for producing a sound effect and a decorative lamp. These are when firing a pachinko ball from the launcher 3,
The pachinko ball is activated when a prize is won, etc., to enhance the atmosphere of the game.

Structure of the variable display section 21 shown in FIGS.
Will be described in detail.

The variable display section 21 includes a hollow rotary drum 210a, b, on which a plurality of predetermined patterns are drawn.
It is configured by arranging c, d, and e side by side (hereinafter, the rotary drums 210a, b, c, d, and e are collectively referred to simply as the rotary drum 210).

The rotating drums 210 are adapted to be independently rotated by the variable display section driving section 2100 (see FIG. 5) not shown in FIG. Rotating drum 2
The rotational speed and rotational direction of each of 10a, b, c, d, and e are not particularly limited, but two or more rotating drums do not rotate in the same direction at the same speed.

The outer peripheral surface of the rotary drum 210 is equiangular,
It is divided into nine. A pattern (in the present embodiment, numbers 1 to 9 but not limited to this) is drawn in each section. Then, for each of the rotary drums 210, any one of the patterns can be seen through the display window 200 provided on the game board 2 (see FIG. 4). The position where the picture is visible in the display window 200 may be expressed as "digit". That is, the variable display section 21 has five digits.

As shown in FIG. 4, a marker 212 is provided on the inner surface of each rotary drum 210, corresponding to the position of each pattern, indicating the type of the pattern drawn on the front side of the position. . This will be described later with the pattern detection sensor 71.
The pattern in the hit determination zone 211 is detected by reading with.

The rotation of the rotary drum 210 depends on the starting winning portion 2
It starts when the winning of 22 is started, and after rotating by an unspecified amount, the two rotary drums 210b and 210d are first automatically stopped. After this, the remaining three rotary drums 210a,
The c and e are sequentially stopped one by one. By shifting the stop timing in this way, the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

In the present embodiment, the variable display section 21 is mechanically realized, but its specific structure is not limited at all. For example, a CRT may be used to realize the image on the display screen. In this case, the arrangement of the patterns on each rotating drum may be changed each time.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine will be described.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

The control operation of the pachinko machine is as follows: the dial angle detection sensor 32, the prize detection sensor 70, the pattern detection sensor 71, the variation display section driving section 2100 for driving the variation display section 21, and the special variation winning section 23. Special variation winning portion drive unit 2230 for opening and closing, a payout mechanism 80 for paying out pachinko balls, a decoration control unit 2600 for controlling the decoration part 26 that emits decorative lights and sound effects, and the entire pachinko device. And a control unit 6 that integrally controls the.

The dial angle detection sensor 32 is for detecting the rotation angle of the firing dial 30. The detection result of the sensor 32 is output to the control unit 6 to determine the strength with which a pachinko ball is played. The determined strength is
Output from the control unit 6 to the beating mechanism 31, and the beating mechanism 3
According to this, 1 is playing a pachinko ball.

The winning detection sensor 70 is for detecting the winning of a pachinko ball to the winning section 22 and notifying the control section 6. The winning detection sensor 70 is provided for each of the winning units 220, 221, 222, 223, and the input to the control unit 6 is also performed independently. Therefore, the control unit 6 determines which winning unit (220, 221, 222, 2)
It is possible to determine whether or not it is a winning in 23).

The control section 6 is for centrally controlling the above-mentioned respective sections, and in the present embodiment, includes an electric circuit such as a microcomputer and a memory, and various programs stored in the memory. It is composed of. The control section 6 has a function of starting / stopping the variable display section 21 when, for example, a winning is given to the starting winning section 222.

Further, the control section 6 has a function of judging the picture displayed in the display window 200. In the judgment, the case where all of the five patterns match, the big hit, the case where only four patterns match, the middle hit, and the case where only three patterns match are small. I'm right. In other cases, it is out of order and the special variation winning part is not opened. The determination is made based on the contents of the table 600 shown in FIG. The table 600 is for storing the variable M (k: 1 to 9) indicating the display content of the variable display unit 21. The table 600 includes a variable M (1) for storing the number of displayed patterns "1" and a variable M (2) for storing the number of displayed patterns "2". Similarly, the variables M (3), M (4), M (5), and M
(6), variable M (7), variable M (8), variable M (9)
Is a picture "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "
8 "and" 9 "are stored. For example," 7 "and" 7 "are displayed on the variable display unit 21 as in the example of FIG.
Consider a case where 7 "," 3 "," 7 ", and" 1 "are displayed. In this case, three patterns" 7 "and three patterns" 3 "
Since one is displayed and one "1" is displayed, variables M (1) = 1, M (3) = 1, M (7) = as shown in FIG.
3 and all others are 0.

The table 600 is provided in the internal memory of the control unit 6.

In addition to the above, the control section 6 is previously provided in the internal memory with the code information for each picture described on the marker 212 as J (k: 1-9).

Further, when the result of the determination is that the patterns are a big hit, a medium hit, or a small hit, the special variation prize winning part 223, respectively.
Is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times.
The control unit 6 previously has information regarding the time and the number of times. The number of times and the time when the special variation winning part 223 opens
Big hit, medium hit, small hit, then more (longer)
It goes without saying that it is done.

For details of the functions of the control unit 6,
The operation will be explained later together.

Variation display section drive section 2100, special variation winning section drive section 2230, payout mechanism 80, decoration control section 2600.
Operates according to an instruction from the control unit 6.

The "variable display section" in the claims corresponds to the variable display section 21 and the variable display section drive section 2100 in this embodiment.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

During operation, the control section 6 controls the winning detection sensor 70.
The presence or absence of a prize is monitored by checking the output state of (step 700). Then, if there is a prize, the type of the winning portion for which the prize has been won is determined (step 702), and processing corresponding to that type is executed.

Regular prize section 220 or variable prize section 2
In the case of 21, the special variation winning unit 223 is won, the control unit 6 instructs the decoration control unit 2600 to generate a sound effect or the like. In addition, the payout mechanism drive 80
Is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls for each prize type (step 7).
04). In response to this, the decoration control unit 2600 causes the decoration unit 2600 to
6 to generate a sound effect. In addition, the payout mechanism 80
Pays out the pachinko balls to the launching bowl 41 or the spare bowl 43 of the storage section 4. The payout mechanism 80 includes the control unit 6
It is equipped with a memory for storing the number of times of the instruction from, so that it is possible to deal with the case where the winning is consecutive.

Similarly, in the case where the start winning portion 222 is a prize, the control portion 6 also issues an instruction to generate a sound effect and the like, and outputs an instruction to pay out pachinko balls (step 7).
06).

After that, the control section 6 controls the variable display section drive section 2
By rotating the rotary drum 210 of the fluctuation display unit 21 via 100, the fluctuation of the display is started. Further, the rotary drum 210 is rotated by an unspecified certain amount and then stopped (step 708). Then, the control unit 6
Detects the pattern displayed on the display window 200 based on the output signal of the sensor 71. Further, the hit state is determined (step 710). The details of step 710 will be described later with reference to FIG.

If the result of determination in step 710 is a big hit, the control section 6 outputs a command to the special variation winning section driving section 2230 to activate the lid 2231 of the special variation winning section 223. As a result, the special variation winning part 2
23 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the winning rate during this period is dramatically improved (step 71).
2). Similarly, when the result of the determination is medium hit or small hit, the special variation winning portion 223 is opened for a predetermined time and number of times (steps 714, 7).
16). As described above, in this case, the opening time and the number of times are set longer (more) in the order of big hit, middle hit, and small hit.

If the result of determination in step 710 is that it is out of alignment, processing returns to step 700 as it is.

While the pachinko machine is powered on,
The control unit 6 continues to execute the processing shown in the flowchart.

Although not shown in the flow chart of FIG. 7, while the variable display section 21 is operating, the start prize 222 is set.
Even if there is a prize in the section, the fact (number of times) of the prize is held in the memory in the control section 6, and the operation of the variable display section 21 is guaranteed. Even when there is a winning in another winning part 22, the payout of balls is similarly guaranteed.

Next, the processing in step 710 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

The control section 6 substitutes 0 for the variables I and K (step 7100). The variable I is a variable that specifies the rotary drum 210 that is the target of pattern detection. I =
1 is associated with the rotary drum 210a. Further, I = 2 is associated with the rotary drum 210b. Similarly, I = 3,4,5 has the rotary drum 210c,
It is associated with d and e. The variable K indicates the type of picture. K = 1 is associated with the picture "1". K = 2 is associated with the picture "2". Similarly, K = 3, 4, ...
It is associated with 3 ”,“ 4 ”...,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”.

After step 7100, the control section 6 detects the pattern displayed on the variable display section 21 and its combination by repeating the processing of steps 7102 to 7112 described below five times.

At step 7102, the control section 6
Since the object of pattern detection is the next rotary drum (the rotary drum 210a in the first processing), 1 is added to the variable I. And the marker 2 of the rotary drum 210
12 is read by using the pattern detection sensor 71, and the read result is substituted for the variable X (step 710).
4).

Next, in steps 7106 and 7108, the type of pattern is discriminated based on the reading result. That is, 1 is added to the variable K (step 7106), and the variable X
And the value of J (k) are equal to each other (step 7108). The variable J (k: 1 to 9) stores in advance the code described in the marker 212 of each pattern. For example, in J (1), the code described in the marker 212 attached to the design "1" is
It is stored in advance.

As a result of the judgment in step 7108, X
And J (k) are not equal, step 710
Returning to step 6, the same processing is repeated. On the other hand, as a result of the judgment,
If X and J (k) are equal, 1 is added to the value of the variable M (k) (step 7110).

Next, whether I = 5, that is,
It is determined whether or not a pattern is detected for all the rotary drums 210 (step 7112). If I = 5 does not hold, the process returns to step 7102,
Similar processing is repeated again with the next rotary drum as the detection target. On the other hand, if I = 5 is satisfied, the process proceeds to steps 7114 to 7120 to determine the hit state.

First, the variable K is set to 0 (step 711).
4). Then, it is determined whether the variable K = 9 holds (step 7116). If K = 9 is not satisfied, 1 is added to the variable K to make the determination target the next picture (picture "1" in the first processing) (step 7118). Then, after this, the variable M (k) is 3
It is determined whether or not the above is the case, that is, whether or not three or more patterns corresponding to the variable K are displayed on the variable display portion 21 (step 7120).

If the result of the determination is that the variable M (k) is less than 3, the process returns to step 7116 and the same processing is repeated.

When the result of the determination is that the variable M (k) is 3 or more, it is further determined whether or not M (k) = 4 and M (k) = 5 are satisfied (steps 7122, 71).
24). As a result, if M (k) = 4 is satisfied (this corresponds to that four patterns corresponding to the value of the variable K at this time are displayed), the process proceeds to step 716, and Perform hit processing. If M (k) = 5 holds (this means that five patterns corresponding to the value of the variable K at this time are displayed), the process proceeds to step 712 and the jackpot process is performed. I do. Also, M
When neither (k) = 4 nor M (k) = 5 holds (this is equivalent to displaying three patterns corresponding to the value of the variable K at this time). ),
Proceeding to step 716, the small hitting process is performed.

Incidentally, in step 7116, K = 9
When 3 is satisfied, 3 or more patterns of any kind are not displayed, which corresponds to the case where it is out. In FIG. 7, step 710 is designated as “out”.
The route from to return to step 700 corresponds to this case.

At steps 7112 and 7116, I
= 5 and K = 9 are used as a reference in order to deal with the fact that the number of digits displayed on the variable display section 21 is 5 and the number of patterns is 9. Therefore, when the number of display digits and the type of pattern are changed, it is naturally necessary to change the reference value for the determination in steps 7112 and 7116 accordingly.

In the pachinko machine of the embodiment described above,
The variable display section 21 is configured to display a larger number of patterns than ever before. As a result, the pachinko machine was extremely innovative in design, and it was possible to clearly distinguish it from conventional models in appearance. By arranging the numbers vertically or diagonally, it is possible to make them more innovative.

Conventionally, a state in which three pictures are arranged has been widely recognized as a "big hit", but in the present embodiment, a state in which five (or four) pictures that exceed this are evenly arranged. Exists. Therefore, even if the actual opening / closing time and the number of times of opening / closing of the special variation winning portion 223 in the big hit state (or medium hit, small hit) are substantially the same as those of the conventional model, the game that has become the conventional model The person can have a strong psychological impact. The conventional pachinko machine has a uniform design, and since a plurality of models of pachinko machines are used side by side in a pachinko parlor, such a psychological effect is great.

For the player, big hit, medium hit,
There is also an effect that the small hit can be easily identified. With the conventional 3-digit variable display unit being left as 3-digit, it is not possible to make the hit state multi-step and the player's recognizability of the hit state at the same time. For example, in order to set the winning state in multiple stages while maintaining the 3-digit display, it is necessary to set the pattern arrangement such as "135" as the winning state. However, it is difficult for the player to understand what kind of hit state this array "135" corresponds to. When the variable display portion 21 is displayed in five digits as in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the medium hit or the small hit is based on an easily discriminating criterion such as "whether or not the patterns are aligned". The effect becomes larger by further increasing the number of display digits.

In the above description, the contents of the display pattern,
Ease of winning a prize (open / close time of the special variation prize winning unit 223, etc.)
In the meantime, I explained with the concept of "hit". However, without introducing such a concept, the content of the display pattern and the easiness of winning the prize (the special variation winning part 22
It is substantially the same even if it is directly associated with the opening / closing time of 3).

The second embodiment will be described.

In the above embodiment, the hit state is determined by targeting all five digits of the variable display section 21.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the player is authorized to select any one of the five digits, and the winning state is determined only for the pattern displayed on the digit selected by the player. It is characterized in that it is performed. In addition, in the present embodiment, a state in which three identical patterns are arranged is defined as a big hit, and a middle hit and a small hit are not provided.

In order to realize this, 3
An operation switch 5 for accepting selection of one digit is provided (see FIGS. 9 and 10). The operation switch 5 is configured to include five touch buttons 50a, b, c, d, e. The operation status of these touch buttons 50 is controlled by the control unit 6.
Has been output to.

The control section 6 has a function of monitoring the operation status of the operation switch 5 by the operation switch 5. And
The hit state is determined only for the digits corresponding to the last three touched buttons 50 operated. The control unit 6 stores the selected digit in the internal memory. Therefore, until a new operation is performed,
The selection status is maintained.

When the start winning section 222 is won, the control section 6 controls the rotary drum 2 of the unselected digit.
As for the rotary drum 210 of the selected digit, 10 is started and stopped. Details will be given together with the operation description.

"Selection means" in the claims
Is realized by the operation switch 5 and the control unit 6 in this embodiment.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

During operation, the control section 6 controls the winning detection sensor 70.
The presence or absence of winning a prize is monitored by checking the output state of (step 1100). Then, if there is a prize, the type of the winning portion for which the prize has been won is determined (step 1102), and processing corresponding to that type is executed.

Regular prize section 220 or variable prize section 2
21. When the special variation winning portion 223 is won, the decoration control portion 2600 is instructed to generate a sound effect and the payout mechanism 80 is
An instruction is issued to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls for each type of winning (step 1104). In response to this, the decoration control unit 2600 causes the decoration unit 26 to generate a sound effect. In addition, the payout mechanism 80 pays out the pachinko balls to the launching bowl 41 or the spare bowl 43 of the storage section 4. The payout mechanism 80 includes a memory that stores the number of times of the instruction from the control unit 6, and can cope with a case where the winning is consecutive.

Similarly, in the case of winning the start winning portion 222, the control portion 6 also issues an instruction to generate a sound effect and the like, and outputs an instruction to pay out pachinko balls (step 1).
106).

After that, the digit of the variable display section 21 selected by the operation switch 5 at that time is confirmed (step 1108). Then, the variable display unit drive unit 21
The rotation of the rotary drum 210 of the fluctuation display unit 21 is started via 00, and is rotated by an unspecified amount and then stopped (step 1110). Then, in step 1108, it is confirmed that the selection is made 3
For one digit, the pattern at the time of the stop is detected by the pattern detection sensor 71.
Is detected based on the output signal (step 1112), and the hit state is determined for the detected pattern (step 1114).

If the result of the judgment is a big hit,
The lid 2231 of the special variation winning portion driving section 223 is operated with respect to the special variation winning portion driving section 2230, and the special variation winning portion 2
23 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time (step 11
16). As a result, the winning rate during this period is dramatically improved. On the other hand, if the result of determination in step 1112 is that there is no big hit, the process directly returns to step 1100.

While the pachinko machine is powered on,
The control unit 6 continues to execute the processing shown in the flowchart.

Although not shown in the flowchart, the start prize 222 while the fluctuation display section 21 is operating.
Even if there is a prize in the section, the fact (number of times) of the prize is held in the memory in the control section 6, and the operation of the variable display section 21 is guaranteed. Other prize winning units 220, 221, 223
Is also the same.

In step 1112, only the patterns of the digits selected by the operation switch 5 are detected, but the patterns of all the digits may be detected. However, also in this case, the content of the selected digit must be the criterion for determining whether or not the special variation winning portion 223 is actually in the jackpot state.

Although not particularly mentioned in the above description, some kind of display may be provided so that the player can easily confirm which digit is selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, a lamp 260 may be provided near each digit of the variable display section 21 and only the lamp near the selected hit determination zone may be turned on. In FIG. 12, the lamp 260 in the lighted state is painted black.

In the second embodiment, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained in terms of design.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the player is allowed to play with a sense of participation by giving the player the right to select a digit. If the jackpot arrangement is completed in the part other than the selected digit, the player will see it, and the player will be excited and a new fighting spirit. For example, in the case of FIG. 12 (b), depending on one's own judgment, it may have been a big hit state, so that the muscularity doubles and the fighting spirit becomes particularly intense.

In this embodiment, the number of digits to be selected is fixed at three, but the number of digits to be selected may be freely decided by the player. In this case, the hit state is judged only when all the pictures of the selected digit match. And
Even if the patterns are partially aligned, unlike the first embodiment, it is out of alignment. For example, when the player has selected only two digits, the winning state is determined by determining whether or not the patterns of the two selected digits match. When the player has selected all five digits, the winning state is determined by determining whether or not the patterns of all five digits match, and even if four symbols are aligned. However, it is out of the question.
And the one with all 5 digits selected is
Rather than hitting with fewer digits selected,
The opening time and the number of times of opening the special variation winning portion 223 are increased.

Further, the change of the picture may be partially recognized. That is, the design is updated only for the digit selected by the player, and the design of the digit not selected is not changed. And the judgment of the hit state is
Perform on all digits. However, when the change of the design is instructed, the hit state of the design displayed at that time is not determined. It should be noted that this corresponds to one operation in which the variable display section 21 is operated a plurality of times. In this case, the hit state,
Further, the number and time of opening of the special variation winning portion 223 may be defined in accordance with the rules of the poker game of playing cards. For example, when three "7" and two "1" are displayed, the full house is set. There are 53 types of pictures (= 13 x 4), just like with real playing cards.
If you do +1), you can make a more full-scale poker game. The display pattern of the variable display section 21 is "77725".
Therefore, if three cards are established, the player has two selectors. One is to get satisfied with three cards and obtain a winning state determined according to the three cards. In this case, the player does not need to operate the operation switch 5 at all. If the operation switch 5 is not operated for a certain period of time after the display stops fluctuating, the pachinko machine executes a process such as a hit state determination and an operation of the special variation winning part 223 for the pattern displayed at that time. The second selector is when you are not satisfied with 3 cards and aim for a higher role such as full house, 4 cards, etc.
In this case, the player operates the operation switch 5 corresponding to the changed design to designate the desired design. When the pachinko machine operates the variable display unit 21 next time, the pachinko machine changes only the designated digit. The partial change of the picture pattern is permitted only before a predetermined number of times.

However, in order to realize such a game,
Since it is necessary to prevent the same pattern (for example, "7" of the heart) from being displayed twice, the variable display unit 21 displays CR.
It is easier to use T or a liquid crystal display device. In addition, it is easier to realize by first determining the hit state inside the control unit 6 and correspondingly determining the combination of the patterns to be displayed on the variable display unit 21. It should be noted that this is a hit determination counter for determining the hit state (big hit, out), a pattern determination counter for determining the array pattern of the pattern to be displayed, and the pattern can be displayed in a desired array pattern. It becomes possible by using a display circuit. There are two types of pattern determination counters, one for big hits and the other for out-of-courts. That is, when the jackpot determination counter determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, which jackpot pattern is to be displayed among the several jackpot pattern combinations (16 types in the above example) is displayed. It decides using the hitting pattern decision counter. Similarly, in the case of out-of-range, which of the several out-of-range picture patterns is to be displayed is determined by using the out-of-picture pattern determination counter.
Then, the picture of the pattern decided by the picture decision counter is displayed by the display circuit. However,
Even in the case of such a configuration, it is apparent that the hit state is determined according to the display pattern of the variable display section 21.

By doing this, the number of digits to be selected is determined,
Since the player's own experience and intuition can be utilized in selecting the digits, the player's sense of participation can be further enhanced. The player's personality is also reflected in the selection. For example, to win a digital pachinko machine (that is, to obtain a large number of pachinko balls), in general, select a pachinko machine, play a pachinko ball (adjust the firing speed), and survive a slump. (Note: Even when playing with the same pachinko machine, there are times when a player wins a prize very well (a favorable period) and times when he does not win a prize (slump). Four
Two points are considered important. The points of, and cannot be dealt with unless the state of the obstacle nail can be accurately read, so that it is difficult for a player of average level. However, in recent years, pachinko machines are proceeding in the direction of not completely adjusting the nails for fixation, so that the importance of, becomes lower than before, and it is said that the importance of now is increasing. There is. Considering such a point, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, all five digits are selected aiming at a one-shot game during a favorable period, and the number of digits to be selected is safely selected during a slump. It is also possible for the player to decide to reduce the number.
Also, depending on the character of the player, it seems that all five digits (or only two digits) may always be selected. In addition, it is possible to change only the patterns of some digits, and in the example that incorporates the rules of poker that everyone knows, even beginners, even if they do not have sufficient knowledge and experience about pachinko, Experience can be put to use in games. Also, it becomes possible to play a game with a more advanced strategy, and the game can be advanced.

On the other hand, even when the same number of digits is selected, which digit is selected depends on the player's preference and luck (see FIGS. 12A and 12B). .
Also, the result of that choice is purely dependent on the player's preferences and luck as well. Therefore, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment does not only serve as a prank for the professionalized player, but also the average level player can fully enjoy his / her own experience, judgment, etc. be able to. This is for the pachinko, which is the entertainment of the common people,
It is extremely preferable. Furthermore, when playing pachinko with a friend, it is likely that conversation may occur over the validity of the number of digits to be selected and the propensity to do so. It also has the potential to change the game itself.

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The pachinko machine of the present invention has a strong appeal to the player. In addition, the player can play with a sense of participation without getting tired. Furthermore, not only advanced players but also beginners can enjoy playing while making use of their own experience and intuition.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine that is a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of a special variation winning portion 223.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a rotary drum 210.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an internal structure of the variable display section 21.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration on control.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a table 600.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation outline of the control unit 6.

8 is a flowchart showing details of step 710 of FIG. 7. FIG.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a pachinko machine that is a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration on control.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an operation outline of the control unit 6.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example in which a lamp 260 is provided on the variable display section 21.

FIG. 13 is a front view of a conventional pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 3: Launch device,
4: ball storage unit, 5: operation switch, 6: control unit,
20: Guide rail, 21: Variable display part, 22: Winning part, 23: Obstacle nail, 24: Windmill, 25: Out ball entrance, 26: Decoration part, 30: Fire dial,
31: ball flipping mechanism, 32: dial angle detection sensor,
40: prize ball discharge port, 41: launching ball plate, 42: prize ball discharging port, 43: spare ball plate, 50: touch button, 70: prize detection sensor, 71: pattern detection sensor, 80: payout mechanism, 210: Rotating drum, 21
2: Marker, 220: Normal prize part, 221: Variable prize part, 222: Start prize part, 223: Special variable prize part, 260: Lamp, 2100: Variable display part drive part, 2110: Display area, 2230: Special variable part Prize winning portion drive portion, 2231: lid, 2232: opening portion, 260
0: Decoration control section

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A start winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variable winning portion configured to change the ease of winning a pachinko ball, and a plurality of types of patterns prepared in advance At least five of the design display digits in which any one of them is sequentially displayed in a variable manner are provided, and after the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting winning part is started as a trigger, the fluctuation of the above described pattern is started, and after changing by a certain unspecified amount. , A variation display section in which the variation is stopped, a display pattern of the variation display section, and a special easiness of winning of the special variation winning section are provided in advance, and the special variation winning is performed so as to satisfy the correspondence relationship. A pachinko machine comprising: a control unit that changes how easily a player wins a prize. 2. A start winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variable winning portion configured so that the ease of winning a pachinko ball can be changed, and a plurality of types of patterns prepared in advance. Any one of the above is provided with a plurality of pattern display digits that are sequentially changed and displayed, and the change of the above-mentioned pattern is started upon the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning part, and after changing by a certain unspecified amount, The fluctuation display section in which the fluctuation is stopped, selection means for receiving an instruction to select a desired display digit among the pattern display digits, display pattern on the fluctuation display section and ease of winning of the special variation winning section Correspondence is provided in advance, and the display pattern of the display digit for which the selection means has received the selection instruction and the ease of winning of the special variable winning portion are set so that the special variable winning portion of the prize is won so as to satisfy the corresponding relationship. Change ease A pachinko machine comprising: control means for further updating. 3. The pachinko machine according to claim 2, wherein the number of selectable display digits is predetermined. 4. The selection means is capable of receiving the selection instruction each time the variation display section is changed, and the variation display section displays the display selected after the display pattern was changed last time. The pachinko machine according to claim 2, wherein only the display pattern of the digit is changed. 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 4, wherein, when the display digit is selected, the control unit does not change the ease of winning of the special variation winning unit. 6. The pattern display digit is 5 digits, and the correspondence relationship between the display pattern and the ease of winning in the special variable winning portion is in accordance with the rules of the poker game. The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2.