JPH05329263A - Japanese pinball game @(3754/24)pachinko) machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To give a sense of expectation of whether a special prize is obtained or not by a picture pattern display device for picture pattern matching by providing additionally a probability indicator, and indicating the ratio of becoming a special prize when a game ball becomes prize-winning to a start port, on the probability indicator. CONSTITUTION:In the lower part of an ordinary prize-winning port 10 of a picture pattern display device 18, an indicating needle 26 for oscillating to the left and the right through a connecting body fixed to a rotary shaft of a motor is provided, a color, a picture pattern, etc., for indicating the ratio of a special prize corresponding to oscillation of the indicating needle 26 are drawn on a second display part 30, and a probability indicator 40 of an analog type is constituted of the indicating needle 26 and a second display part 30. When a game ball goes into a start port, picture patterns of indicators L1, L2 and L3 are fluctuated, and the picture patterns are stopped in order of the indicator L1, the indicator L2 and the indicator L3. When the picture pattern of the indicator L2 coincides with the picture pattern of the indicator L1, the indicating needle 26 is deflected in accordance with a ratio of the special prize through a motor. In such a way, since possibility of becoming a special prize is known in the course of fluctuation of the indicator L3, a game can be executed while increasing excitement.

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 it is a special prize in a symbol display device for symbol matching.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some pachinko game machines are provided with a symbol display device which is composed of a plurality of display devices which variably display symbols (numbers, letters, patterns, etc.) with LEDs or liquid crystals. For example, by winning a game ball at the starting opening,
The variation of the symbols of the respective display devices is started, and after the set time has elapsed, or by the operation of the stop button by the player, the symbols of the respective display devices are sequentially stopped, and it is determined whether or not it is a special prize. Alternatively, the game ball wins the starting opening, the fluctuation of the symbols of the respective display devices is started, and after the set time elapses, or by the operation of the stop button by the player, the symbols of the respective display devices are sequentially stopped. However, when the symbols already stopped and displayed do not match, the symbol on the last display is stopped early because it is not a prize. However, if stopped with the same symbol, there is a possibility that it will be a special prize. Therefore, the player is playing the game while expecting the symbol indicated by the indicator to be stopped finally. If you show a concrete example,
When the game ball wins the starting opening, the three independent display devices (L1 to L3) variably display the numbers (0 to 9), and after a predetermined time, sequentially or simultaneously stop the display devices L1 and L2,
When the display units L1 and L2 are stopped at different numbers, the display unit L3 is stopped relatively early because it is not a prize. On the contrary, if the numbers are the same, the number of the last indicator L3 is stopped and the three indicators (L1,
If all the numbers appearing in (L2, L3) are the same,
It will be processed as a special prize.

[0003]

However, as described above, the player is not informed of the ratio of whether or not the design of each independent display is a special prize. For example, when the symbols of the two display devices are arranged in a combination that is a special prize, whether or not it becomes a special prize depending on the design of the last display device is of interest to the player, but whether or not it becomes a special prize. Everyone is blind and reduces the interest in games. Therefore, the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can expect a game and play the game.

[0004]

A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a probability indicator, and when a game ball is won at a starting opening, the probability of being a prize is controlled to be shown on the probability indicator. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 is provided with a probability display, and the probability of winning the prize is the probability before the symbol of the display that fluctuates stops. It is provided with a control device for controlling as shown in the display. A third aspect of the present invention is an analog type of the probability indicators of the first and second aspects, and a fourth aspect is a digital type of the probability indicators.

[0005]

In the pachinko game machine according to the first aspect, when the game ball is won in the starting opening, the probability display shows the ratio of the special prize to give the player an expectation of the special prize. In addition, claim 2 has, for example, a symbol display device constituted by three symbol-matching indicators, and when the game ball wins the starting opening, the symbols of the two indicators stop fluctuating. When both symbols are arranged so as to be a special prize, the probability that the symbols of the display device that stops fluctuating at the end at the end are also displayed and is a special prize is displayed on the probability display. This allows the player to enjoy the game while anticipating whether or not it will be a special prize. Incidentally, there are an analog type and a digital type as a display method of the probability 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 device, and FIG. 3 is a side sectional view. 1 is a front frame of a pachinko gaming machine, and a metal frame 2 is fixed inside. An openable glass door frame 4 is attached to the metal frame 2. Further, a front plate 5 is attached to the lower portion of the glass door frame 4 so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate 6 for storing a prize ball and supplying a game ball to a launch position is attached to the front plate 5. It is fixed. Operation handle 7
Is arranged on the lower right side of the upper plate 6, and the lower plate 8 for storing game balls overflowing on the upper plate 6 is arranged on the left part of the handle 7. A game board 9 having various winning openings is attached to the back surface of the front frame 1, and the starting is performed by varying the symbols of the ordinary winning openings 10 to 14 and the display (L1 to L3) of the later-described symbol display device 18. The mouths 15 to 17 are appropriately arranged. In addition, the special winning opening 19 is arranged below the symbol display device 18,
When the prize is displayed on the symbol display device 18, the game ball is received by maintaining the open state for a certain time. Specifically, in the case of a special prize, the special winning opening 19 is kept open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or is opened until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated before that. It is set to maintain the state. If there is a winning in the V winning opening 20 in the meantime, the above operation is repeated a set number of times (for example, 16 times). Incidentally, on the back surface of the game board 9, there are provided a mechanism for processing prize balls, a mechanism for paying out prize balls, a control device for controlling the display of the probability display of the pattern display device 18 and the lighting of various lamps. However, since it is a well-known mechanism, its illustration is omitted.

Next, the symbol display device 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 (cross-sectional view of FIG. 2). An ordinary winning opening 10 is provided on the top of the symbol display device 18, and an indicator needle 26 that swings to the left and right is provided below the symbol display device 18 via a connecting body 29 fixed to a rotary shaft 24 of a motor 23. There is. Further, reference numeral 30 denotes a second display portion on which a color, a design or the like for instructing the proportion of the special prize corresponding to the swing of the indicating needle 26 described in detail later is drawn, and the portion 30a becomes the special prize. Red is high in the ratio zone, 30b is middle and orange, 30b
c is a low zone and is painted yellow. Further, three display devices L1, L2, and L3 whose display is controlled by a control device (not shown) are disposed below the display device. The pointer 26
The second display unit 30 constitutes an analog probability display 40, and 31a, 31b and 31c are lamps which are turned on at appropriate times.

The operation based on the above configuration will be described.
The symbols displayed on the display devices L1, L2, L3 are numbers 0 to 9, and the special prize is when the symbols on the display devices L1, L2, L3 all match. When a game ball enters any of the starting ports 15 to 17, the display L is displayed via a controller (not shown).
The symbols of 1, 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 design of the display device L2 does not match the design of the display device L1, there is no possibility of a prize, so the display device L3.
Stop the symbol early and deal with the winning ball from the next starting opening. On the contrary, if the design of the display L2 matches the design of the display L1, there is a possibility of a prize,
In order to raise the player's expectation, when the symbol on the display L2 matches the symbol on the display L1, the indicator needle 26 is shaken via the motor 23 in accordance with the prize ratio. That is, when the ratio of winning the special prize is the highest while the design of the display L3 is changing, the pointer 26 is moved to the red zone 30a, the orange zone 30b to the second highest, and the yellow to the lowest. Zone 3
Shake to 0c. By the movement of the indicator needle 26 of the probability display 40, the player can know the possibility of winning the prize while the display L3 is changing, so that the player can play the game while increasing the interest. It should be noted that, depending on the proportion of the special prize of the indicator needle 26, for example, when the probability is high, the indicator needle 26 may be violently and continuously rocked.

(Embodiment 2) FIGS. 4 and 5 show another example of the probability indicator 55, which is different from the above-mentioned indication of the percentage of the special prize by the indicating needle 26, and is digitally displayed. Since the other steps are the same, the description is omitted. FIG. 4 shows a front view of the symbol display device 50 during the game. In the center,
Three indicators L1 for displaying the numbers 0-9 as symbols,
L2 and L3 are vertically arranged and the display (L1 to L3
Doors 53 that can be opened and closed are provided on the left and right of 3).
Further, FIG. 5 shows a state in which the door 53 is opened, and the surroundings can be displayed by being divided into a red zone 55a showing the highest ratio which is a special prize, an orange zone 55b showing the middle, and a yellow zone 55c when it is low. It is a digital type probability display 55 which is configured by arranging lamps. When a game ball enters any of the starting ports 15 to 17, the display contents of the display units L1 to L3 are changed, and the display units L1, L2, and L3 are stopped in this order.
When the symbols on 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. On the contrary, when the symbols of the display unit L1 and the display unit L2 match, the doors 53, 53 that are provided on the left and right sides of the display units (L1 to L3) so as to be opened and closed are opened. Then, as described above, when the ratio of the symbols on the changing display L3 is the lowest, the lamp in the yellow zone 55c is the lowest, and in the middle, the lamp in the orange zone 55b is the highest. When, the lamp of the red zone 55a is turned on. This can increase the interest of the player. Since three or four lamps are provided in each zone, it is possible to appropriately light each lamp according to the proportion of the special prize, as described above.

Next, the symbols displayed on the display units L1, L2, L3 are "East, South, West, North, White, White, Black, White"
A case will be described in which a pattern for each month of "Middle" or Hanafuda, or a pattern whose order is predetermined such as an alphabetic character is used. In addition, as an example, the design is alphabetical characters, the display is sequentially displayed from A to Z, and the special prize is the display L.
It is assumed that the symbols of 1, L2 and L3 match. Starting port 1
When a game ball enters any of 5 to 17, the symbols of the display units L1, L2, and L3 are changed through a controller (not shown), and after a certain period of time, the display unit L1, the display unit L2, and the display unit L3. Stop the design in the order of. The design of the display L2 is the display L
When it does not match with the symbol of 1, there is no possibility of being a special prize, so the symbol of the display L3 is stopped early to deal with the winning ball from the next starting opening. On the contrary, when the design of the display L2 matches the design of the display L1, there is a possibility of a special prize, so in order to raise the expectation of the player, slowly change the design of the display L3. In addition to the above, the prize ratio is given through the indicator needle 26 which constitutes the display. Explaining with a specific example, the display L1 and the display L
When both of the displays of 2 are "J", it is possible to predict whether or not the display L3 is "J" in alphabetical order. However, a player who does not know the order of the alphabet does not know when "J" will appear, and thus the expectation will not increase. Therefore, the display L1 and the display L
When 2 has the same design, the indicator needle 26 is swung corresponding to the design appearing on the display L3. That is, when the design of the display device L3 approaches the same design as the display devices L1 and L2, the pointer 26 indicates a zone having a high prize rate. As a specific example, the display L1 and the display L
When both 2 are stopped at "J", when the symbol of the display L3 is "W", the "W" is 13th from "J" and is 1
Since it is the farthest position, move the pointer 26 to the yellow zone 30c.
The left end of the indicator, the indicator needle 26 is swung to the right (orange zone 30b) as it approaches “J” in order of “X”, “Y” ... Red zone 3
0a is shown. Further, the display L3 further fluctuates, and as it passes through "J" and becomes "K", "L" ..., it swings to the left and moves away from "J", and "W" appears. At this time, the indicator needle 26 indicates the left end, which means that the pointer is farthest from "J". In addition, the indicators L1, L2, L3
If the patterns of the two match, it will be treated as a special prize and the pointer 2
6 is rocked to the right or left or stopped at a predetermined position to show that effect. On the other hand, when the symbol of the display device L3 is stopped and the prize is not awarded, the pointer 26 is made to wait at a specific position.

Further, unlike the above-mentioned indication of the percentage of the special prize by the indicator needle, the digital display shown in FIG. 4 is used. When a game ball enters any of the starting ports 15 to 17, the display contents of the display units L1 to L3 are changed to display the display unit L.
It is stopped in the order of 1, L2, 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. On the contrary, display L
When the symbols of 1 and the display device L2 are both "J", the doors 53 that can be opened and closed to the left and right of the display devices (L1 to L3),
Open 53. Then, as described above, when the symbol of the display L3 is "W", the lamp is at the end of the yellow zone 55c because it is farthest from "J", and "X", "Y" ... And orange zone 5 as you approach "J"
5b, the red zone 55a lights up. On the contrary, as the design of the display L3 passes "J" and becomes "K", "L" ..., The lamp is sequentially turned off from the red zone 55a to the orange zone 55b. As described above, by notifying the player of the prize-winning ratio, it is possible to use various symbols without using symbols that some players know. Even if a player selects a design that he or she is not familiar with, it is not necessary to notify the player of the appearance order of the design by entering a number in a part of the design and notifying the design to the player. Can be improved. Also, the second
The prize ratio of the display unit is not limited to three levels, the number of displays and the symbols are not limited to the above, and the condition of the 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 front view of the symbol display device 60 attached with is shown, and the normal winning opening 10 is provided at the top of the symbol display device 60,
A probability display 62 is installed below it. This probability indicator 62 is a symbol that can be represented by the indicator L3 that finally stops changing among the indicators (L1, L2, L3), and in this embodiment, there is a possibility for numbers 0-9. Therefore, the lamps (62a to 62j) indicating the respective numbers are arranged in a fan shape to provide a digital display. Indicators L1, L2, L3
The game ball wins in any of the starting ports 15, 16, 17 shown in FIG. 1, and the symbol (displays any of the numbers 0 to 9) starts to fluctuate through the control device (not shown). After a certain period of time, a symbol determined by a random number or the like is displayed to determine whether it is a special prize. Next, with reference to the 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 a prize in any of the starting ports 15, 16, 17 (step 1), and when a prize has been won, the variation of each number on the indicators L1 to L3 is started (step 2). Then, after the elapse of a predetermined time, the number on the display L1 is stopped (step 3). Further, although it may be performed at the same time as step 3, the number on the display L2 is stopped after a predetermined time has passed (step 4). In the next step 5, it is judged 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, and if they do not match, the prize is not awarded. Go to step 7 for making a decision. In step 6, the numbers appearing on the indicator L3 that is stopped last are lit and displayed on the lamps (62a to 62j) of the probability indicator 62. For example, when the indicators L1 and L2 are both “7”, it is a combination of the possibility of being a special prize, so the lamps (62d, 62d, 62) including “7” include “3”, “5” and “7”. 62
f, 62h) blinks. As a result, 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 are sequentially changed and the blinking lamps (62d, 62f, 62h) of the probability display 62, and when the number "3" is passed, a feeling of relief and expectation can be obtained. To get. And the next number "5" (lamp 62f)
Get a sense of anxiety about whether or not to stop at. And the number "5"
At the moment when the player passes, the player is found to have a high probability that the number stopped at the display L3 is "7", and it can be predicted that it will be a special prize. It should be noted that the lamps (62a to 62) of the probability indicator correspond to the numbers represented by the indicator L3.
It is also possible to arrange that the j) is sequentially lit and displayed, and the player can enjoy the game while watching the lamps (62a to 62j) for a special prize or exciting. Then, in step 7, the number on the display L3 is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. In the next step 8, it is determined whether or not the stopped numbers on the display devices L1, L2, L3 match a predetermined combination of numbers, and if they match, a special prize is given in step 9 as a special winning opening 19 The open state is maintained 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. On the contrary, in step 8, the display (L1 to L3)
If the symbols do not match (combination that does not become a special prize), return to the first step 1 and newly start the opening 1
It is detected whether or not the game ball has won in any of 6 and 17. In the above, the lamp (6
The numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are blinked in 2a to 2j) to make the probability of the special prize 1/3, but it is also possible to blink other numbers of lamps to make the probabilities different. Further, unlike the above, the control may be performed via the control device according to the flow shown in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not a prize is won in the starting opening (step 1), and when the prize is won,
The symbols of the display devices (L1 to L3) are changed (step 2), and the probability display 62 indicates the ratio of the special prize (step 3). After that, the symbols on the display devices (L1 to L3) are stopped at time intervals or at the same time (step 4,
5, 6). Then, in step 7, it is determined whether or not it is a special prize, and when it is a special prize, the special winning opening 19 is kept open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 10 seconds). The open state is maintained until individual winning balls are generated (step 8). On the contrary, when the special prize is not obtained, 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. 9 shows a symbol display device 6
0a is provided with another type of probability display 63, and is formed by three LEDs or the like capable of displaying the symbol shown on the display (L3 in this embodiment) that finally stops changing. Display portions 63a, 63b, 63c. The display units (63a to 63c) display the numbers appearing on the display device L3 that stops last in step 6 of the flow sheet shown in FIG. For example, the display devices L1 and L2 are both
When the winning combination is "7", by displaying "3", "5" and "7" including "7", the player can know the probability of the number to stop on the display L3. Therefore, it is possible to play the game in a state in which a sense of expectation and anxiety are mixed while comparing with the variable number on the display L3.
It should be noted that if two are used without using all of the display portions (63a to 63c), the probability of winning the special prize is ½, and it is possible to inform the player that the special prize will be higher. It can also be configured to be displayed to inform that the prize is not awarded. Note that other controls are performed according to the flowchart of FIG. 7 via the control device. It is also possible to control according to the flow shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 10 shows a probability indicator 6 in which the probability indicator 62 of FIG. 6 and the probability indicator 63 of FIG. 9 are combined.
8 is a symbol display device 60b in which 8 is installed. That is, the lamps (62a to 62j) and the display units (63a to 63c) are arranged. The probability indicator 68 is displayed on the display units (63a to 63a-6) at the step 6 of the flow sheet shown in FIG.
In 3c), the number appearing on the indicator L3 that stops last is displayed. For example, when both of the indicators L1 and L2 are "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 displayed on the display L3, the player can feel a sense of relief and expectation in the same manner as described above. it can. 7 except for step 6.
It is performed according to the flowchart of It is also possible to control as shown in FIG. In the above embodiment, in the symbol display device composed of three display devices (L1 to L3), two display devices (L1, L2) are stopped and stopped at a design which may be a prize. At that time, the probability display shows the percentage of the special prize, but when the game ball wins the starting opening, it can be configured so that the probability display shows the percentage of the special prize. You can give the same expectation. In addition, a pachinko game machine equipped with a symbol display device consisting of one display device naturally shows the percentage of the prize display on the probability display device when the game ball wins the starting opening.
It goes without saying that the same effect can be given to the player. Further, in any of the above-described embodiments, before the prize is awarded, the probability indicator is displayed so as to include the symbols of the indicators L1 and L2, or there is some probability even in the analog type. Although the case has been explained, so that the probability of becoming a special prize becomes zero, that is, in the digital type probability display, symbols not included in the display (L1 to L3) are displayed, or in the analog type probability display, You may comprise so that a pointer may not be shaken.

[0015]

According to the pachinko machine of the present invention, it is possible to play while knowing the proportion of the prize, or with the feeling of anxiety mixed with the approaching of the prize symbol. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. Further, in the case of sequentially displaying the predetermined symbols, it is possible for the player who does not necessarily know the order of the symbols displayed on the display to know that the prize is approaching and to improve the expectation.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

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

3 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

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

FIG. 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 of control performed by the control device.

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

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

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

[Explanation of Codes] 15, 16, 17 Starting Port 18, 50, 60, 60a, 60b Design Display Device 26 Indicator Hand 30 (30a, 30b, 30c) Second Display 40, 55, 62, 63, 68 Probability Display Vessel 62a-62j lamp 63a-63c display section L1-L3 indicator

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display device composed of a display device capable of variably displaying symbols, wherein the symbol of the indicator device fluctuates due to winning of a game ball into a starting opening, and the symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol. In a pachinko gaming machine that is a prize, a probability display is attached, and a pachinko characterized by including a control device that controls the ratio of the prize to be displayed while the symbol of the display is changing as shown on the probability display. Amusement machine. 2. A symbol display device composed of a plurality of display devices capable of variably displaying the symbols, wherein the symbol of the display device is varied by winning of a game ball into a starting opening, and a predetermined symbol is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine which is a prize by stopping in combination, a probability display is attached, and when the display except the display that stops changing lastly stops changing, the symbols displayed on the display When there is a possibility that a prize will be obtained in combination with the symbol displayed on the display that finally stops changing, a control device for controlling the proportion of the prize as shown on the probability display is provided. Pachinko machine. 3. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability display is an analog type. 4. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability display is digital.