JPH0320265B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention sets a specific value to each winning part such as a plurality of winning holes on a game board, and when a batted ball enters the winning part, a number corresponding to the value of the winning part is set. This invention relates to a pachinko machine that ejects prize balls.

In conventional pachinko machines, the game is played to see if the ball hit by the player becomes safe or out as it flows down the playing section, and if it becomes safe, a certain number of prize balls are ejected. It is a thing and there is little change. For this reason, a variable prize winning device (commonly known as a tulip) is installed that changes the state between a state in which it is difficult for a ball to enter and a state in which it is easy to enter each time a ball is hit into the gaming section, or a player can perform other games through external operations. There is something that allows you to However,
The number of prize balls ejected each time a prize is won is always constant, which does not provide sufficient interest to the player.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and sets a unique value to the winning part itself such as the winning hole, visually displays the winning value as a score when a batted ball enters, and also displays the winning value as a score corresponding to the winning value. When the ball is ejected and the prize ball is ejected, the above score is subtracted in correspondence with the prize ball.

Therefore, the player plays the game with the aim of winning a winning section that will eject more prize balls, and when the player hits a winning ball, he or she can maintain the feeling of winning a prize.
It is possible to play games that are significantly more interesting than conventional games.

The present invention will be explained below based on an illustrated embodiment.

The guide rail 2 is on the surface of the pachinko machine 1.
In addition to numerous obstacle nails (not shown), the game section 3 has a winning opening 4 with an identification display that indicates different winning values using numbers, shapes, etc. is provided as a winning part, and a pseudo winning ball display device 5 is provided which operates in accordance with the winning value. In addition, at the bottom of the gaming section 3, a large number of check frames 6 through which falling balls pass are arranged in parallel as a winning section.
Open an outlet below. Like the winning slot 4, the check frame 6 displays the value of the winning prize by adding numbers, figures, etc. The identification marks attached to the prize opening 4 and the check frame 6 indicate the graded value of the prize, and those marked with "0" mean mere passing;
Those with "1" indicate that n prize balls will be ejected, those with "2" indicate that 2n prize balls will be ejected, and those with "3" and "5". Things are 3n
This indicates that 5n prize balls will be ejected. In this way, the natural numbers shown in the winning areas such as the winning slot 4 and the check box 6 mean that a number of prize balls will be ejected in proportion to a certain number of prize balls. When using a picture as a value display, a picture of a dice, for example, may be attached to the winning part so that it is easy to understand that the winning value varies in stages.

When the hit ball enters any of the winning holes, the above-described pseudo winning ball display device 5 is activated, and a winning ball corresponding to the winning value is ejected. As shown in FIG. 2, this pseudo winning ball display device 5 has a storage section 8 for pseudo winning balls inside the case 7, which is located inside the gaming section 3 and surrounded by a case 7 that prevents the inflow of batted balls. The storage part 8 is connected to a gutter 10 hanging down from a prize ball tank 9 provided at the upper part of the back side of the Pachinko machine, and a plurality of balls are stored in the storage part 8. Note that the gutter 10 may be connected to a supply gutter provided above the row of pachinko machines instead of being connected to the prize ball tank 9. The storage section 8 has a plurality of bottom plates 8a, 8b, and 8c, and the player can see the balls placed on each bottom plate from the surface of the pachinko machine. Further, a falling ball collection gutter 11 is provided at the bottom of the case 7 to collect balls that fall when winning a prize, and a detector 12 for detecting the number of fallen balls is provided below the falling ball collection gutter 11. Solenoids 13a, 1 are provided on the bottom plates 8a, 8b, 8c, respectively.
3b and 13c are connected, and each bottom plate moves in and out of the storage section 8 by the operation of each solenoid.

When a ball hits the winning hole 4 or the check frame 6, the detector 14 provided in each winning hole 4 and each check frame 6 detects the winning ball, and a central processing unit 15 (hereinafter referred to as CPU) is electrically connected. The winning signal is transmitted to. The CPU 15 receiving the winning signal determines the winning value from the winning signal and transmits a signal corresponding to the winning value to the solenoid 13 of the pseudo winning ball display device 5. For example, when a ball enters the winning hole 4 or check frame 6 marked with "1" in this embodiment, the detector 14 provided in the winning hole or check frame 6
detects the winning ball and transmits the winning signal to the CPU 15. Upon receiving the winning signal, the CPU 15 determines the winning value "1" and energizes the solenoid 13a and the solenoid 16a for a certain period of time in order to drop one pseudo winning ball.

When the solenoid 16a is energized, the presser rod 17a extending from the excitation rod plunges into the reservoir 8, and the bottom plate 8
The balls on b and 8c are held stationary by the ball holding rod 17a. On the other hand, when the solenoid 13a is energized, the bottom plate 8a is pulled out from the storage section 8.
The ball on the bottom plate 8a falls under its own weight. The fallen balls are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine through a falling ball collecting gutter 11 extending from the lower part of the case 7, just like out balls. And a detector 12 installed in the falling ball collection gutter 11
detects the falling ball and transmits a signal to the CPU 15. Upon receiving the signal, the CPU 15 transmits a ball ejecting signal to the electrically connected prize ball ejecting device 18 to eject n prize balls into a tray 19 provided at the front of the pachinko machine. When the solenoid 13a is demagnetized after a certain period of time, the bottom plate 8a moves back to the storage section 8, and when the solenoid 16a is demagnetized, the bottom plate 8b,
The waiting balls on 8c move sequentially according to the inclination of the bottom plate. Then, a storage section 8 where a vacant space has been created due to the movement of the ball.
The ball replenishing device 20 provided in the gutter 10 operates,
Refill according to the number of balls that have fallen.

Also, when a ball hits the winning hole 4 or the check frame 6 marked with "2", the detector 14 provided in the winning hole 4 or the check frame 6 transmits a winning signal to the CPU 15. Upon receiving the winning signal, the CPU 15 determines the winning value "2" and energizes the solenoid 13b and the solenoid 16b for a certain period of time to cause the two balls to fall. Solenoid 13b and solenoid 1
When 6b is energized, only the ball placed on the bottom plate 8b falls, and the presser rod 17b rushes into the reservoir 8 to support the ball on the bottom plate 8c. The detector 12 detects the two falling balls individually and transmits a signal to the CPU 15. The CPU 15 receives the signal and the prize ball ejecting device 1
8 transmits a ball ejection signal so that 2n prize balls are ejected. Similarly, when a ball enters the winning hole 4 or the check box 6 marked with "3", the solenoid 13
a, 13b and the solenoid 16b are excited, three balls fall, and 3n prize balls are discharged from the prize ball discharge device 18. If you win the winning slot 4 with "5" or the check box 6, the solenoid 13
a, 13b, and 13c are excited, all five waiting balls fall, and 5n prize balls are ejected.

In addition, when a ball hits multiple winning holes 4 or check frames 6, winning signals are input from each winning detector 14 to the CPU 15 consecutively or simultaneously, but the CP
U15 is scanning at high speed, and C.
The prize balls are stored in the P.U 15 and are sequentially ejected at appropriate time intervals according to the winning value.

In addition, when the hit ball enters the winning slot 4 or the check box 6, each detector 14 is activated as shown in FIG.
The winning value is visually displayed as a score by transmitting the signal from the CPU 15 to the score display device 21, and the displayed score is subtracted every time the prize ball discharging device 18 discharges n prize balls.

In addition, when there is a shortage of balls in the prize ball tank 9, a ball shortage signal is transmitted from the prize ball shortage detector 22 to the CPU 15, the supply of pseudo winning balls and the ejection of prize balls are interrupted, and a stop display to that effect is displayed. Notification is made using the device 23 or the like.

As explained above, according to the present invention, there are a plurality of winning sections having different winning values, a detector for detecting a winning batted ball in the winning section, and a receiving signal from the detector to determine and store the winning value. a central processing unit that processes the winning value; a score display device that visually displays the winning value stored in the central processing unit as a score to the player according to a signal from the central processing unit; A prize ball discharging device that discharges prize balls corresponding to the value is provided, and the central processing unit subtracts the score on the score display device in accordance with the prize balls discharged by the prize ball discharging device, so that it is possible to determine whether a batted ball wins a prize. Even if there is a time lag between when the winning ball is ejected and when the prize ball is ejected, the above-mentioned visual display of the points makes it possible to continue to feel the winning experience. It can significantly increase interest.
Furthermore, by displaying the above-mentioned points, the player can be informed that the prize balls are being ejected in proportion to the amount of winnings, so the player can enjoy the pachinko game with peace of mind.

The pseudo winning ball display device has an opening 24 at the top of the case 7 as shown in FIG. 6, and a batted ball enters the case 7 through the opening 24, and a prize ball is ejected in response to the batted ball. You can do it like this.

In addition, the pseudo winning ball display device has a large number of lamps 25 on the horizontal axis as shown in FIGS. The prize ball may be ejected when the lowest lamp 25f goes out by sequentially moving and flashing the ball to make it appear as if it were falling. If the onomatopoeia is generated while the lamp 25 is blinking, the game can be made even more interesting.

In this embodiment, a detector for winning balls was provided in each winning hole and check box, but as shown in FIG.
Winning holes of the same value are connected through individual gutter materials 26 on the back of the game board, and a detector 1 is installed at the bottom end of each gutter material 26.
4 may be provided and each detector 14 may be connected to the CPU.

It should be noted that even if a well-known variable winning device is used as a winning opening, the implementation of the present invention will not be hindered. Further, the gaming section may be provided with winning openings with different values, and the check frame 6 may not be provided. In short, the influx of batted balls,
It is sufficient to provide a plurality of prize-winning portions that can establish a prize mode by passing or the like, and to set different prize-winning values to these portions.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine, Fig. 2 is a schematic front view of the pseudo winning ball display device, Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional plan view of the pseudo winning ball display device, and Fig. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional side view of the pseudo winning ball display device. 5 is a schematic block diagram showing the electric circuit of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a front view showing another embodiment of the pseudo winning ball display device, and FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram showing the pseudo winning ball display device using a lamp. A front view, FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the same as above, and FIG. 9 is a front view showing the gutter material of the prize opening. 1... Pachinko machine, 3... Game department,
4... Winning hole, 5... Pseudo winning ball display device, 6...
...Check frame.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of winning sections with different prize winning values, a detector for detecting winning batted balls in the winning sections, a central processing unit that receives a winning signal from the detector, determines, stores and processes the winning prize values, and A score display device that visually displays the winning value stored in the central processing unit as a score to the player based on a signal from the central processing unit, and a prize that ejects a prize ball corresponding to the winning value based on the signal from the central processing unit. 1. A pachinko machine comprising a ball ejecting device, and a central processing unit subtracts a score on a score display device in response to a prize ball ejected by the prize ball ejecting device.