JPH03202081A - Pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To excite reality obtaining a large number of prize balls and to increase the taste of a game by releasing balls guided to a large prize port comprehensively after holding transiently. CONSTITUTION:When the ball is inputted to a start-up prize port 9 or 10, start-up prize detectors 14, 15 detect the fact, and an electrical controller 11 inclines movable pieces 17, 17 comprising the large prize port in vee shape, and converts a state to a releasing state. When the ball is inputted to the special prize port 20 of a rotary panel 19 while converting the state, a continuous detector 30 is operated, and the controller 11 opens and closes the movable pieces 17, 17 by every constant time. The ball received during that time is detected with a count control sensor 18, and the controller 11 closes the movable pieces 17, 17 when the number of balls arrives at a prescribed number. The ball is stored transiently in a general prize port 21 or a continuous prize port 20. When a releasing operation is completed, a support plate 28 is moved, and the ball is processed as a prize ball. The above operation is repeated when the ball is held at the continuous prize port 20.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention provides a starting winning hole that gives an opportunity to open the big winning hole, and a wi provided in the big winning hole to open the big winning hole continuously. The present invention relates to a pachinko machine equipped with a continuous winning opening.

[Prior Art] As a conventional pachinko machine as described above, there is one described in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 112571/1983. In the grand prize opening of such a pachinko machine, a general winning hole is provided as a continuous winning hole for opening the big winning hole in succession. And in such conventional pachinko machines,
A batted ball that entered during the opening operation of the grand prize opening entered the wi continuation prize opening or the general prize opening and was immediately disposed of.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] For this reason, in conventional pachinko machines, the batted ball is processed as soon as it enters the jackpot, and the winning ball is ejected into the tray accordingly. However, there was no change in the way the prize balls came out, making it uninteresting. For example, if there is a break in the ball hit during the opening operation of the grand prize opening, this may cause a break in the way the prize ball comes out, and the player may not be able to enjoy the joy of winning a prize. In such a case, the player will half-heartedly enjoy the pleasure of entering the continuous winning slot.

In addition, since the opening operation of the grand prize opening and the ejection of the prize balls into the ball tray overlap, if the prize balls discharged to the ball tray are all exhausted during the opening operation of the grand prize opening, the player will hastily remove the prize balls from the ball tray. While scooping out the ball, the player had to operate the handle, which is the ball launcher, and was unable to concentrate on the game because he was using his nerves to scoop out the ball.

The present invention was made in view of these circumstances,
To provide a pachinko machine that can fully entertain players by varying the way prize balls are thrown out.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the pachinko machine according to the present invention has a starting winning hole that gives an opportunity to open the big winning hole, and a system for opening the big winning hole in succession. In a device equipped with a continuation winning hole provided in the big winning hole, there is a holding means for temporarily holding the batted ball that enters from the big winning hole during the opening operation of the big winning hole, and a holding means for temporarily holding the batted ball held in the holding means. It is characterized by being provided with an opening means for opening all at once.

[Function] As a result, in the pachinko machine according to the present invention, the batted balls that enter from the big winning hole are temporarily held during the opening operation of the big winning hole, and the held hit balls are processed all at once. The prize balls are ejected all at once.

[Example] Hereinafter, a winning device according to an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 1 to which a winning device 8 according to an embodiment is applied will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, the pachinko machine 1 has a ball tray 3 on the surface of the front frame 2.
, a ball launch operation part 4, and the like, and a game board 5 is made to face the window part of the front frame 2. A game section 7 surrounded by a guide rail 6 is formed on the surface of the game board 5. The gaming section 7
In this, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) and a pair of opening/closing movable pieces tilt in the opposite direction in a letter-like manner to convert the state in which the ball cannot be received into the state in which the ball is easily received (open state). It has a winning device 8 with a winning opening, a starting winning opening 9.10, and the like.

Then, the player supplies the ball to the ball tray 3, and the firing operation section 4
When operated, the batted ball firing device 12 is operated and the batted balls guided from the ball receiving tray 3 are fired one by one into the game section 7 via the guide rail 6. The ball fired into the gaming section 7 flows down while hitting an obstacle nail, and if it does not enter any winning opening on the way down, it is sent to the out opening 13 opened at the lowest position of the gaming section 7. The ball is ejected to the back of the game board 5 as an out ball.

On the other hand, while the ball is flowing down inside the gaming section 7, the ball starts winning the prize opening 9.
, or if you enter the starting winning hole 10, each starting winning hole 9.10
The starting winning detector 14.15 facing the ball path detects the batted ball, and a signal is sent to the electric control device 11.The electric control device 11 receives the signal from each detector 14.15. As a result, the big prize opening of the winning device 8 is converted into a state (open state) in which it is easy to receive a batted ball.

Next, regarding the winning device 8 that operates as described above, the second
To explain with reference to the figures to FIG. 4, the winning device 8 is as follows.
It has a substrate 16 that is attached to the surface of the game board 5. On the left and right sides of the surface of this board 16, there are movable pieces 1 that constitute the big prize opening.
7.17 are pivotally mounted opposite each other. Both rotating pieces 17.1
A count control sensor 18 is provided below between 7 and 7.

This count control sensor 18 is arranged facing the path of the batted balls so as to immediately detect all the batted balls received by the movable piece 17.17.

Further, below the count control sensor 18, a rotating disk 19 that constantly rotates is provided, and the rotating disk 19 is provided with a continuation prize opening 20 and a single murder prize opening 21.

A support shaft 22 is insert-molded in the middle of the movable piece 17.17, and the movable piece 17.17 is attached to the substrate 1 by the support shaft 22.
It is rotatably supported on the 6th surface. Further, the support shaft 22 protrudes from the back surface of the substrate 16 and is connected to an electric drive source, for example, an electromagnetic solenoid 24 via a link mechanism 23 .

When the electromagnetic solenoid 24 is demagnetized, both rotating pieces 17, 17 are stopped in an upright position due to the bias of the spring 25 of the electromagnetic solenoid 24, as shown by solid lines in the figure. In this state, the cover portion 26 formed on the top of the board 16 closes the space between the upper ends of both rotating pieces 17.17.
The grand prize opening is in a state in which it cannot receive the batted ball flowing down the gaming section 7.

On the other hand, when the electromagnetic solenoid 24 is excited, the iron core 27 moves and applies rotational force to the support shaft 22 via the link mechanism 23, and the movable piece 17. As shown by the chain line, it tilts in the opposite direction in a letter-like manner, converting it into a state (open state) where it is easy to receive a batted ball.

When the state is changed to the state where it is easy to receive the ball (open state), the ball is stopped by the movable pieces 17 and 17 constituting the big prize opening and is guided to the rotary disk 19. Turntable 1
The batted ball guided to the rotary disk 19 enters the one murder prize hole 21 or the continuation prize hole 20 provided on the rotary disk 19.
21 is temporarily held by a support plate 28 provided on the back surface thereof.

In such a state, the movable piece 17.17 that constitutes the big prize opening
The operation of has stopped, that is, the operation of opening the big prize opening has ended,
When the detector 31 senses that the rotary disk 19 is at a predetermined position, in this case, the continuation prize opening 20 has come to the lowest position, a signal from the detector 31 is sent to the electrical control device 11. The electrical control device 11 receiving the signal activates the electromagnetic solenoid 33
is excited, and the support plate 28 is moved as shown by the chain line in FIG. At this time, the batted ball that has entered the murder hole 21 passes through the winning ball gutter which is discharged to the back side of the game board 5, and is processed as a winning ball. On the other hand, the hit ball that enters the continuation winning hole 20 activates the continuation detector 30 provided in the continuation player prize ball gutter 29 and is processed as a winning ball. This continuity detector 30
When activated, the electrical control device 11 that is electrically connected to the detector 30 changes the state in which the ball is easily entered (open state) from the state in which the ball is not received in the big winning hole in succession.
It is designed to be converted to . In addition, 20 consecutive winning openings
Naturally, if the ball does not hit the ball, the continuation detector 30 does not operate.

When the electromagnetic solenoid 33 is demagnetized after the ball is ejected from the general winning hole 21 or the continuous winning hole 20 to the back side of the game board 5, the support plate 2
8 returns to the position shown by the solid line in FIG.

In other words, the rotary disk 19, support plate 28, electromagnetic solenoid 33, and spring 32 described above constitute a holding device that holds the hit ball.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 including the winning device 8 configured as described above will be explained. The detector 14 detects the batted ball and sends a signal to the electrical control device 11, which receives the signal.
1, the electromagnetic solenoid 24 is energized, and the big prize opening is changed from a state in which a batted ball cannot be received to a state in which a batted ball can easily be received (open state). At this time, the time during which the big winning hole maintains a state (open state) in which it is easy to receive a batted ball is a predetermined time preset by the electric control device 11, and is, for example, 0.7 seconds. On the other hand, when the batted ball enters the starting winning hole 10 located at the lower center of the gaming section 7, the electric control device 11 receives the light ball twice for each predetermined period of time based on a signal from the starting winning detector 15. The condition is changed from the state in which it cannot be entered to the state in which it is easy to enter (open state).

In this way, when the batted ball enters the starting winning hole 9.10, the big winning hole is converted from a state where the ball cannot be received to a state where it is easy to receive the ball (open state) within a range regulated by time and number of times. . When the batted ball accepted by this conversion enters the specific winning hole 20 formed on the rotary disk 19, the batted ball activates the continuation detector 30. The detector 3
The electric control device 11 receiving the signal from 0 continuously changes the big winning hole from a state in which it does not receive a batted ball to a state in which it is easy to receive a batted ball (open state). In the case of this embodiment, the continuous open state means the movable piece 17.1 constituting the grand prize opening.
7 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) for each predetermined period of time (07 seconds). The batted ball received during the continuous opening and closing operations of the movable pieces 17 and 17 passes through the count control sensor 18 and is guided to the rotary disk 19. When the batted ball passes the count control sensor 18, a detection signal is emitted, and when the detection signal is sent to the electric control bag aX and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of detection signals are counted. The operation of the movable piece 17.17 that constitutes the big prize opening is completed. By the way, the batted ball guided to the rotary disk 19 enters the first hit hole 21 or the H consecutive hole 20 provided on the rotary disk 19, and is held for - time. Then, when the operation of the movable piece 17.17 that constitutes the big winning hole stops, that is, when the opening operation of the big winning hole ends, the electromagnetic solenoid 3
3 is energized to move the support plate 28, and the ball that enters the -several hole 21 or the continuous winning hole 2o is processed as a winning ball. At this time, N1 continuation prize opening 2o
If the batted ball is suspended, the signal from the continuation detector 3o is used again under the control of the electric control device 11.
A predetermined number of times (for example, 1
The opening/closing operation of the movable piece 17.17 is repeated (8 times), that is, the continuous opening/closing operation of the big prize opening is performed. During this continuous opening/closing operation, the movable piece 17.
17, and when the number of batted balls detected by the count control sensor 18 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the opening/closing operation is immediately stopped even in the middle of the predetermined number of times (18 times). The derivation of the drive signal from the electrical control device 11 to the electromagnetic solenoid 24 is stopped. In this case, since the time from when the predetermined number of balls hit by the mortar is received by the movable piece 17.17 until it reaches the count control sensor 18 is extremely short, when the predetermined number of balls hit by the mortar enters the prize winning device 8. Almost at the same time, movable piece 1
7.17 is closed, there are almost no cases where more than a predetermined number of balls are received, and the number of winnings in the winning device 8 can be accurately counted.

In addition, in this embodiment, the batted balls guided to the big winning hole are held in the hit-and-run hole 21 and the continuous winning hole 20 provided on the rotary disk 19, and these held batted balls are collectively played. Since the winning hole is opened, the generation of winning balls is concentrated, and the prize balls that are ejected are also concentrated, so that the player feels that he has won a large number of prize balls by opening the big winning hole, and this increases the interest of the players. I can do it. In particular, when the ball enters the continuation prize opening 20 due to release of suspension,
You can enjoy the joy of winning the N1 continuation prize opening 20 with the real feeling of ejecting the prize ball. In a further embodiment, the prize ball is ejected immediately after the held batted ball is released, so that the player can concentrate on the game until the held ball is released, and the player can concentrate on playing the game until the held ball is released. All you have to do is scrape the ball out of the ball tray.

In addition, [when the ball enters the subsequent entry hole 20, the opening operation of the big winning hole will be repeated, but in this embodiment, the above-mentioned continuous opening operation (18 times of the movable piece 17.17) will be repeated. The opening/closing operation or winning of 10 batted balls during the opening/closing operation) can be repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times). In addition, the state in which a ball enters all of the -several holes 21 and continuous prize openings 20 is regarded as one cycle, and this cycle is regulated to a certain number (e.g., 8 times), thereby restricting the discharge of prize balls. can.

In the embodiment described above (hereinafter referred to as the first embodiment), the rotary disk 19 constituting the holding device is arranged vertically, but it may also be arranged horizontally. As an example in which this rotary disk is arranged horizontally, there is an embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 (hereinafter referred to as a second embodiment). In the figure, the rotary disk 39 includes a continuous winning opening 4o and a general winning opening 41.
and is provided. At the top of the winning device, there is a cover section 36.
is provided. Movable pieces 37 and 37 forming the big prize opening are pivoted on both sides thereof. The movable piece 37.37 is
By energizing the electromagnetic solenoid 44, it tilts in the opposite direction in a letter-like manner, similar to the above-described winning device 8, and the state is changed from a state in which the ball cannot be received to a state in which it is easy to receive the ball (open state).

A count control sensor 38 is provided in the passage path below both rotating pieces 37, 37. This current control sensor 38 has a fixed number (for example, 1
This is to control the opening/closing operation of the movable pieces 37 and 37 to be stopped when a hit ball (0 balls) wins a prize.

The rotary disk 39 constituting the holding device is driven by a motor 42, and guides the ball that has been stopped by the movable pieces 37 and 37 constituting the big prize opening to the one or more holes 41 or the continuation prize opening 40. It is supposed to be done. The batted ball guided to the rotary disk 39 is temporarily held by a support plate 48 provided at the bottom of these winning holes 40 and 41.

Moreover, a detector 51 is provided inside the holding device, and the movable piece 37.
After the operation of 37 stops, that is, the opening operation of the big winning hole ends, it is sensed that the continuous winning hole 40 has come to a predetermined position, that is, above the continuous hole prize ball gutter 47. Specifically, the rotary disk 39
The drive shaft 43 that rotates the detector 51 is brought into contact with the N
It is possible to detect that the penetration hole 40 has reached a predetermined position. Upon detection by the detector 51, the signal is sent to an electric control device (not shown), which excites the electromagnetic solenoid 45 to move the support plate 48 as shown by the dashed line in FIG. It looks like this. As a result, the batted ball that enters the -several hole 41 passes through the winning pitch type 49 and is processed as a winning ball. On the other hand, the batted ball that entered the continuous prize winning hole 40 passes through the continuous winning pitch 47 and hits I! The ball turns into a winning ball and is processed by activating the second ball detector 50.

When the continuation detector 50 is activated, the movable pieces 37 and 37 forming the big prize opening repeat the opening/closing operation 18 times in a row again. This continuous opening/closing operation is restricted to a certain number of times (for example, eight times).

Also in the second embodiment configured as above, the movable pieces 37 and 37 serving as the big winning opening open and close once or twice due to the winning start, and during the opening and closing operation, the received ball is identified. When guided to the prize opening 40, the movable pieces 37, 37 perform consecutive opening and closing operations a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times). During the continuous opening/closing operation, a predetermined number of balls are received by the movable pieces 37 and 37 and detected by the count control sensor 38 (
For example, if the number of pieces is 10, the predetermined number of times (18 times) is reached.
In order to immediately stop the opening/closing operation even in the middle of the opening/closing operation, the output of the drive signal from the electrical control device to the electromagnetic solenoid 44 is stopped. In this case, since the time from when the balls hit on the predetermined number of days are received by the movable piece 37.37 until they reach the count control sensor 38 is extremely short, when the balls hit on the predetermined number of days enter the winning device, it is almost At the same time, the movable pieces 37, 37 close, and there is almost no chance that more than a predetermined number of balls will be received, making it possible to accurately count the number of winnings in the winning device.

In addition, in the second embodiment as well, the batted balls guided to the big winning hole are held in the one-man hole 41 and the continuous winning hole 40 provided on the rotary disk 39, and these held batted balls are collectively held. As the prize balls are released, the generation of winning balls is concentrated, and the prize balls that are ejected are also concentrated, so you can feel that you have won a large number of prize balls by opening the grand prize opening.
It is possible to increase the interest of players. In particular, with the release of the suspension, the ball was hit by I! When winning a prize in the continuous winning hole 40, the user can enjoy the joy of winning in the continuous winning hole 40 with the feeling of ejecting the prize ball. Furthermore, in this second embodiment as well, the prize ball is discharged immediately after the held batted ball is released, so the player can concentrate on the game until the held ball is released, and the player can concentrate on the game until the held batted ball is released. All you have to do is look at this and then scrape the ball out of the ball tray.

In the above-described embodiment, the holding device is released after the opening of the grand prize opening is completed, but during the opening of the grand prize opening, for example, when the number detected by the count control sensor 38 reaches a predetermined number. If the configuration is configured to release with a number less than
Since it is possible to shorten the overlapping period between the action of scooping out the prize balls ejected by the winning balls after release and the next consecutive release action, the action of scooping out the prize balls and the state of concentrating on the game can be performed alternately. I can do it.

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above explanation, the pachinko machine according to the present invention temporarily holds the batted balls guided to the big winning hole in the holding means, and also temporarily stores these held batted balls in bulk. Since the prize balls are released in a concentrated manner, the generation of winning balls is concentrated, and the prize balls that are ejected are also concentrated, so the player feels that they have won a large number of prize balls by opening the grand prize opening, and this increases the interest of the players. You can liven it up. Particularly, when the hit ball enters the continuous winning slot due to release of the hold, the player can enjoy the joy of winning the continuous winning slot with the feeling of ejecting the prize ball.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 to 4 show the winning device of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2 is a front view thereof. 3 is a rear view thereof, FIG. 4 is a partial side sectional view thereof, FIGS. 5 to 7 show another winning device, and FIG. 5 is a front view thereof, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a partial side sectional view thereof, and FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the structure of the rotating disk portion. 1...Pachinko machine 8...Winning device 17.37...Movable piece 18.38...Count control sensor 20.40...Continuation winning opening 30.50...Continuation detector holding device, 19.39... Turntable 28.48...Support plate 32...
Spring 33...Electromagnetic solenoid 42...Motor

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A pachinko machine equipped with a starting winning hole that provides an opportunity to open the big winning hole, and a continuous winning hole provided in the big winning hole for opening the big winning hole in succession, It is characterized by being provided with a holding means for temporarily holding the batted balls that entered from the big winning hole during the opening operation of the winning hole, and a releasing means for releasing all the hit balls held in the holding means at once. Pachinko machine.