JPH11128473A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase expectation imparted to a player and improve interest by providing a probability indicator displaying a plurality of patterns when a possibility of getting a special prize exists after a reach during a pattern varying game to be stopped after patterns are varied and displayed by a pattern fluctuation indicator. SOLUTION: When a game ball enters a starting hole during a Pachinko game (Japanese pinball game), patters of indicators L1 to L3 are fluctuated via a controller and the patterns of the indicators L1 to L3 are successively stopped after fixed time elapses. Because a possibility of getting a special prize exists when the patterns of the indicators L2, and L1 are matched at this time, display parts 63a to 63c formed by three LEDs in a probability indicator 63 are made to display patterns to be displayed on the indicator L3 which is lastly fluctuated and stopped. Thus, a player knows a probability of a pattern to be stopped by the indicator L3 and plays a game in a state that expectation and anxiety are mixed, while comparing fluctuated figures of the indicator L3, and interest for players is increased.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine which gives a sense of expectation as to whether or not a special prize is to be achieved in a symbol display device for matching symbols.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines are provided with a symbol display device comprising a plurality of displays for displaying symbols (numerals, characters, patterns, etc.) in a variable manner using LEDs or liquid crystals. For example, by the game ball winning the starting opening,
The symbols on the respective displays are started to change, and after the set time has elapsed or the player operates the stop button, the symbols on the respective indicators are sequentially stopped to determine whether or not a special prize has been won. Alternatively, the symbols of the respective indicators are started to fluctuate when the game ball wins the starting opening, and the symbols of the respective indicators are sequentially stopped after a set time has elapsed or by the operation of the stop button by the player. However, when the symbols already stopped and displayed do not match, the symbol of the last display is stopped early because it does not become a special prize. However, if the player stops at the same symbol, there is a possibility that a special prize will be won. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the symbol indicated by the indicator to be stopped last. If you give a specific example,
When the game ball wins the starting opening, the three independent indicators (L1 to L3) change and display the numbers (0 to 9), and stop the indicators L1 and L2 sequentially or simultaneously after a predetermined time,
When the indicators L1 and L2 stop at different numbers, the display L3 is stopped relatively early because no special prize is won. Conversely, if they are the same, the numbers on the last indicator L3 are stopped while giving a sense of expectation, and the three indicators (L1,
L2, L3) when all the numbers appear the same,
Processed as a special prize.

[0003]

However, as described above, the player is not informed of the ratio of whether or not the symbol of each independent display becomes a special prize. For example, if the symbols of the two display devices are arranged in a combination that becomes a special prize, whether or not to win the special prize by the design of the last display device is of interest to the player, but whether or not to win the special prize Everyone is oblivious, and the interest of the game is decreasing. Therefore, the present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine that allows a player to play a game with a sense of expectation.

[0004]

According to the present invention, there is provided a pachinko gaming machine having a display capable of changing and displaying a plurality of symbols, and having a special prize when the symbol displayed on the display is changed and the special prize symbol is stopped and displayed. A probability indicator (63) capable of displaying a symbol that is stopped and displayed on a display that is stopped last is provided, and the symbols of the indicators except the indicator that is stopped and displayed last are stopped and displayed. When there is a possibility of winning a prize by a combination of the symbol stopped and displayed on the display unit and the symbol of the display unit to be stopped last, a plurality of symbols including the symbol of the display unit to be stopped last are displayed on the probability indicator (63). Is displayed on the screen.

[0005] Therefore, since the symbol to be awarded and the ratio thereof are displayed on the probability display means (63), the player can enjoy the game while watching the changing symbol on the symbol display.

[0006]

【Example】

(Embodiment 1) An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 is a front view of a pachinko machine provided with a symbol display device 18, FIG. 2 is a front view of a display, and FIG. 3 is a side sectional view. Reference numeral 1 denotes a front frame of the pachinko gaming machine, and a metal frame 2 is fixed inside. An openable and closable glass door frame 4 is attached to the metal frame 2. A front plate 5 is attached to the lower part of the glass door frame 4 so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate 6 for storing prize balls and supplying game balls to a firing position is provided on the front plate 5. Fixed. Operation handle 7
The lower plate 8 for storing game balls overflowing to the upper plate 6 is disposed at the lower right of the upper plate 6, and the lower plate 8 is disposed at the left portion of the handle 7. On the back of the front frame 1, a game board 9 provided with various winning ports is attached, and the normal winning ports 10 to 14 and the starting to change the symbols of the indicators (L1 to L3) of the symbol display device 18 described later. Ports 15 to 17 are provided as appropriate. In addition, the special winning opening 19 is provided below the symbol display device 18,
When a special prize is won on the symbol display device 18, the open state is maintained for a certain period of time and game balls are accepted. Specifically, at the time of the special prize, the special winning opening 19 is kept open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated before that. It is set to maintain the state. If there is a winning in the V winning opening 20 during that time, the above operation is repeated a set number of times (for example, 16 times). A mechanism for processing a winning ball, a mechanism for paying out prize balls, a control device for controlling the display of a probability indicator of the symbol display device 18 and lighting of various lamps, etc. are provided on the back surface of the game board 9. However, since it is a well-known mechanism, illustration is omitted.

Next, the symbol display device 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 (a sectional view of FIG. 2). An ordinary winning opening 10 is provided at the top of the symbol display device 18, and an indicator needle 26 that swings right and left through a connecting body 29 fixed to a rotating shaft 24 of a motor 23 is provided below the ordinary winning opening 10. I have. Reference numeral 30 denotes a second display portion, on which a color, a pattern, and the like for indicating a ratio of a special prize corresponding to the swing of the pointer 26, which will be described in detail later, are drawn, and a portion 30a is a special prize. The zone with a high ratio is red, 30b is middle and orange, 30
c is a low zone with a yellow color. Further, three indicators L1, L2, and L3, which are display-controlled by a control device (not shown), are provided below the display device. In addition, the indicating needle 26
And the second display unit 30 constitute an analog probability indicator 40, and 31a, 31b, and 31c are lamps that are turned on at appropriate times.

The operation based on the above configuration will be described.
The symbols displayed on the indicators L1, L2 and L3 are numbers 0 to 9, and the special prize is when the symbols on the indicators L1, L2 and L3 all match. When a game ball enters any one of the start-up ports 15 to 17, the display L is transmitted via a control device (not shown).
The symbols L1, L2, and L3 are changed, and after a certain period of time, the symbols are stopped in the order of the display L1, the display L2, and the display L3. When the symbol on the display L2 does not match the symbol on the display L1, there is no possibility of winning a special prize.
Is stopped early to deal with the winning ball from the next starting opening. Conversely, if the symbol of the display L2 matches the symbol of the display L1, there is a possibility that a special prize may be obtained.
In order to excite the player's expectation, when the symbol on the display L2 coincides with the symbol on the display L1, the pointing hand 26 is shaken via the motor 23 in accordance with the rate of winning a prize. That is, when the rate of winning the special prize during the symbol change of the display L3 is the highest, the pointer 26 is moved to the red zone 30a, and when it is the second highest, to the orange zone 30b, and when it is the lowest, the yellow. Zone 3
Shake to 0c. The movement of the pointer 26 of the probability indicator 40 allows the player to know the possibility of winning a prize while the indicator L3 is fluctuating, so that the player can play a game while increasing interest. In addition, according to the rate of winning the special prize, for example, when the probability is high, the pointing needle 26 may be configured to swing violently and continuously.

(Embodiment 2) FIGS. 4 and 5 show another example of the probability display 55. Unlike the case where the ratio of the special prize is indicated by the indicating needle 26, the probability is indicated by a digital display. The other steps are the same, and the description is omitted. FIG. 4 shows a front view of the symbol display device 50 during a game. In the center,
Three indicators L1 for displaying the numbers 0 to 9 as symbols,
L2 and L3 are arranged vertically, and the indicators (L1 to L
A door 53 that can be opened and closed is provided on the left and right of 3).
FIG. 5 shows a state in which the door 53 is opened. In the periphery, a red zone 55a indicating the highest ratio as a special prize, an orange zone 55b indicating the middle, and a yellow zone 55c indicating a low ratio can be displayed separately. This is a digital probability indicator 55 configured by arranging lamps. When a game ball enters any of the starting ports 15 to 17, the display contents of the indicators L1 to L3 fluctuate and are stopped in the order of the indicators L1, L2 and L3.
When the symbols of the display L1 and the display L2 do not match,
Since there is no possibility of a special prize, the display on the display L3 is stopped early. Conversely, when the symbols of the display L1 and the display L2 match, the doors 53, 53 provided on the left and right of the displays (L1 to L3) are opened. Then, as described above, the lamp in the yellow zone 55c is used when the rate of the special prize of the symbol of the changing display L3 is the lowest, and the lamp in the orange zone 55b is used when the rate is the middle rate. In the case of, the lamp of the red zone 55a is turned on. As a result, the interest of the player can be increased. Since three or four lamps are provided in each zone, the respective lamps may be appropriately turned on according to the ratio of the special prize, as described above.

Next, the symbols displayed on the indicators L1, L2, and L3 are "East, South, West, North, White, Vivid,
A description will be given of the case of using a symbol whose order is determined in advance, such as a symbol for each month of “medium” or Hanafuda, or alphabetical characters. In addition, as an example, the symbols are alphabetic characters, the display appears sequentially from A to Z, and the special prize is displayed on the display L.
Assume that the symbols 1, L2 and L3 match. Starting port 1
When a game ball enters any of 5 to 17, the symbols of the indicators L1, L2, and L3 are changed via a control device (not shown), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the indicators L1, L2, and L3 are displayed. Stop the symbols in this order. The design of the display L2 is the display L
When the symbol does not match the symbol No. 1, there is no possibility of winning a special prize. Therefore, the symbol on the display L3 is stopped early to deal with a winning ball from the next starting port. Conversely, if the design of the display L2 matches the design of the display L1, there is a possibility of a special prize, so slowly change the design of the display L3 in order to excite the player's expectation. The rate of winning a prize is determined via an indicator needle 26 constituting a display. To explain with a specific example, the display L1 and the display L
When both the indications of 2 are "J", whether or not the indicator L3 is "J" can be predicted in alphabetical order. However, for a player who does not know the order of the alphabet, the degree of expectation does not increase because the player does not know when “J” appears. Therefore, the display L1 and the display L
When 2 has the same symbol, the pointer 26 swings in accordance with the symbol appearing on the display L3. That is, when the symbol of the display L3 approaches the same symbol as the indicators L1 and L2, the pointing hand 26 is set to indicate the zone where the ratio of winning the special prize is high. Specifically, the display L1 and the display L
When both symbols stop at "J" and the symbol on the display L3 is "W", the "W" is the thirteenth from "J" and is 1st.
Since it is the farthest position, the pointer 26 is moved to the yellow zone 30c.
, The pointer 26 is swung to the right (orange zone 30b) as it approaches "J" in the order of "X", "Y", and so on. When "J" appears, the pointer 26 moves to the right end. Red zone 3
0a is indicated. Further, the display L3 further fluctuates, and indicates “K”, “L”,... As it passes through “J” and moves to the left, moving away from “J”, indicating “W”. At this time, the pointer 26 indicates the left end, indicating that the pointer is farthest from "J". In addition, the indicators L1, L2, L3
If the symbols match, a special prize will be dealt with and the pointer 2
Numeral 6 swings right and left or stops at a predetermined position to indicate that. On the other hand, when the symbol on the display L3 has stopped and the special prize has not been won, the pointer 26 is made to stand by at a specific position.

In addition, unlike the above-mentioned indication of the ratio of the special prize by the indicator hand, the prize is displayed by a digital display shown in FIG. When a game ball enters any of the starting ports 15 to 17, the display contents of the displays L1 to L3 are changed, and the display L
Stopping is performed in the order of 1, L2, and L3. When the symbols on the display L1 and the display L2 do not match, the display on the display L3 is stopped early because there is no special prize. Conversely, the display L
When the symbol 1 and the display L2 match each other with "J", the doors 53 that can be opened and closed on the left and right of the display (L1 to L3),
Open 53. Then, in the same manner as described above, when the symbol of the indicator L3 is "W", the lamp at the end of the yellow zone 55c is turned on because the distance from the "J" is farthest from "J", and "X", "Y" ... And Orange Zone 5 as you approach "J"
5b, lights up to the red zone 55a. Conversely, the lamps are sequentially turned off from the red zone 55a to the orange zone 55b as the symbol of the display L3 passes through "J" and becomes "K", "L", and so on. In addition, as described above, by notifying the player of the winning ratio, various symbols can be used without using symbols known to some players. Also, even if the player selects a design that he or she is not familiar with, it is not necessary to inform the player of the appearance order of the design by entering a number or the like in a part of the design, so that the appearance of the design is Can be improved. Also, the second
The ratio of the special prize on the display unit is not limited to three stages, the number of the display devices and the symbols are not limited to the above, and the condition of the special prize is not limited to the case where all the symbols match. Needless to say.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 6 shows another probability indicator 62.
The figure shows a front view of the symbol display device 60, a normal winning opening 10 is provided at the top of the symbol display device 60,
A probability indicator 62 is provided at the lower part. The probability indicator 62 is a symbol that can be represented by the indicator L3 that stops changing at the end among the indicators (L1, L2, L3). Therefore, a digital display is formed in which lamps (62a to 62j) indicating respective numbers are arranged in a fan shape. Indicators L1, L2, L3
Means that a symbol (displaying any of numerals 0 to 9) starts to fluctuate via a control device (not shown) when a game ball wins in any of the starting ports 15, 16, 17 shown in FIG. After a certain period of time, a symbol determined by a random number or the like is displayed to determine whether or not it is a special prize. Next, with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. 7, the operation of the above-described configuration in the control device (not shown) will be described. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won any of the starting ports 15, 16, and 17 (step 1). When the game ball has won, the numbers of the indicators L1 to L3 are started to change (step 2). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the number on the display L1 is stopped (step 3). Furthermore, the number on the display L2 is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, although this may be performed at the same time as step 3 (step 4). In the next step 5, it is determined whether or not the number on the display L1 and the number on the display L2 match. If they match, the process proceeds to the next step 6. If they do not match, no special prize will be given. Proceed to step 7 for making a judgment. In step 6, the number appearing on the indicator L3 that stops last is lit on the lamps (62a to 62j) of the probability indicator 62. For example, when both of the indicators L1 and L2 are “7”, the combination is a combination of the possibility of winning a special prize, and therefore, the lamps (62d, 62d, 62
f, 62h) blinks. Thereby, the player can play the game while knowing that the number "7" stopped on the display L3 has a probability of 1/3. Also, the player can play the game while comparing the numbers on the display L3, which is sequentially displayed in a fluctuating manner, with the blinking lamps (62d, 62f, 62h) of the probability display 62. When passing the number "3", the player feels relief and expectation. To get. Then, the next number "5" (lamp 62f)
To get anxiety about whether to stop. And the number "5"
At the moment when the player has passed, the probability that the number stopped on the display L3 is "7" is found to be high, and it can be predicted that a special prize will be won. Incidentally, the lamps (62a-62) of the probability display correspond to the numbers represented by the display L3.
j) may be configured to be sequentially illuminated and displayed, and the player plays a game while watching the lamps (62a to 62j) to win a special prize or to be excited. Then, in step 7, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the number on the display L3 is stopped. In the next step 8, it is determined whether or not the stopped numbers of the indicators L1, L2, L3 match a predetermined combination of numbers. Is kept open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or the open state is maintained until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated before that. Conversely, the display (L1 to L3) in step 8
If the symbols do not match (combination that does not result in a special prize), the process returns to the first step 1 and a new starting port 1
It is detected whether the game ball has won any of the game balls 6 and 17. In the above description, the ramp (6
In 2a to 2j), the numbers "3", "5", and "7" are blinked to reduce the probability of the special prize to 1/3. However, other numbers of lamps may be blinked to have different probabilities. Further, different from the above, the control may be performed through the control device according to the flow shown in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not the winning opening has been won (step 1).
The symbols on the displays (L1 to L3) are varied (step 2), and the probability display unit 62 indicates the ratio of winning a prize (step 3). After that, the symbols on the indicators (L1 to L3) are stopped at successive time intervals or at the same time (step 4,
5, 6). Then, it is determined in step 7 whether or not a special prize has been won. In the case of a special prize, the special winning opening 19 is kept open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, or a predetermined number (for example, 10 ) Are kept open until the winning balls (step 8). Conversely, if the special prize has not been won, the process returns to step 1. Even with this configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and play the game.

(Embodiment 4) Next, FIG.
A probability indicator 63 of another type is disposed at 0a. The probability indicator 63 is formed of three LEDs or the like capable of displaying a symbol represented by a display (L3 in this embodiment) which stops changing at the end. Display units 63a, 63b and 63c. The display units (63a to 63c) display the numbers appearing on the indicator L3 that stops last at the stage of step 6 of the flow sheet shown in FIG. For example, if the indicators L1 and L2 are both
By displaying "3", "5" and "7" including "7" at the time of the special combination "7", the player can know the probability of the number stopped on the display L3. It is possible to play the game in a state where a sense of expectation and a sense of anxiety are mixed while comparing with the variable numbers of the display L3.
If two are used without using all of the display units (63a to 63c), the special prize has a probability of 1/2, and the player can be informed that the special prize will be obtained. It is also possible to configure so as to indicate that it does not become a special prize. The other control is performed according to the flowchart of FIG. 7 via the control device. Also, control can be performed according to the flow shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 10 shows a probability indicator 6 obtained by combining the probability indicator 62 of FIG. 6 and the probability indicator 63 of FIG.
8 is a symbol display device 60b in which the reference numeral 8 is installed. That is, lamps (62a to 62j) and display units (63a to 63c) are arranged. This probability display 68 is displayed on the display units (63a to 63a) in the step 6 of the flow sheet shown in FIG.
In 3c), the number appearing on the display L3 that stops last is displayed. For example, when the indicators L1 and L2 are both "7", "3", "5" and "7" including "7" are displayed. Then, by sequentially turning on the lamps (62a to 62j) of the probability display corresponding to the numbers shown on the display L3, the player can feel a sense of relief and an expectation as described above. it can. 7 except for step 6.
Is performed according to the flowchart of FIG. Also, control can be performed as shown in FIG. In the embodiment, in the symbol display device composed of three indicators (L1 to L3), the two indicators (L1 and L2) stop and stop at a symbol that may become a prize. Sometimes, the probability indicator shows the percentage of the special prize, but when the game ball wins the starting port, the percentage of the special prize can be displayed on the probability indicator, so that the player can The same expectation can be given. In addition, the pachinko gaming device provided with a symbol display device composed of one display device, of course, when the game ball wins the starting port, the probability display shows the ratio of winning a prize,
It goes without saying that a similar effect can be given to the player. In any of the above-described embodiments, the probabilities are displayed on the probability display so as to include the symbols of the indicators L1 and L2 before the special prize, or there is some probability in the analog type. Although the case has been described, a symbol that is not included in the indicators (L1 to L3) is displayed so that the probability of winning a prize becomes zero, that is, a symbol is not included in the indicators (L1 to L3). You may comprise so that a pointer may not be shaken.

[0015]

According to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to play a game in a state where a sense of expectation and anxiety are mixed while knowing the ratio of the special prize. Can be planned.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the symbol display device.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front view of another symbol display device.

5 is a front view of the symbol display device of FIG. 4 in a state where a door is opened.

FIG. 6 is a front view of another symbol display device.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart controlled by a control device.

FIG. 8 is another flowchart controlled by the control device.

FIG. 9 is a view showing another symbol display device.

FIG. 10 is a view showing another symbol display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 15, 16, 17 Starting port 18, 50, 60, 60a, 60b Symbol display device 26 Pointer 30 (30a, 30b, 30c) Second display unit 40, 55, 62, 63, 68 Probability indicator 62a to 62j Lamp 63a-63c display part L1-L3 display

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A pachinko gaming machine having a display capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, wherein a special prize symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbols displayed on the display change, and a display that is finally stopped. A probability indicator (63) capable of displaying the symbol stopped and displayed on the display is provided, and the symbols of the display except for the indicator which is stopped and displayed last are stopped and displayed, and the symbol which is stopped and displayed on this display and finally When there is a possibility that a prize may be obtained by a combination of the symbols of the indicator to be stopped and displayed, a plurality of symbols including the symbol of the indicator to be stopped last are displayed on the probability indicator (63). Pachinko machine.