JPH06142294A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically convert the fly distance of a hit ball to the maximum when a bonanza occurs. CONSTITUTION:A pachinko game machine comprises a ball shooting device having a shooting lever operated by a rotary solenoid, a shooting operating handle having a shooting switch and a variable resistor 11, and an electric control device 12 for shooting, which is started in response to a start signal from the shooting switch to operate the rotary solenoid with the intensity corresponding to the fly distance signal from the variable resistor. Further, an electric control device for an accessary and the electric control device for shooting are electrically connected to each other. The electric control device for shooting is provided with a priority control means 35 for operating the rotary solenoid at the maximum fly distance prior to the fly distance signal when it receives a bonanza signal from the electric control device for the accessary and an impression hit power control circuit 26.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is provided with an electric drive source such as a rotary solenoid as a drive source for a hitting ball launching device, and operates a rotary solenoid in response to a signal from a launching control device to launch a hitting ball. It concerns pachinko machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional pachinko machines are generally equipped with a batting ball launching device for launching a batting ball by using a return force of a spring. However, recent pachinko machines are launched by a driving force of a solenoid. It is shifting to one equipped with a ball-striking launcher that actuates a rod to shoot a ball. In this type of pachinko machine, a striking ball is fired at a predetermined speed by intermittently exciting a solenoid by a signal from an electric control device for firing. Moreover, recent pachinko machines enhance the enjoyment of the game by controlling the prize winning tools arranged in the game area by the electrical control device for accessory. Then, under the control of the accessory electrical control device, a preset prize mode is formed to enter a special game state in which the game can be played in a state advantageous to the player, that is, when a "big hit" occurs, Pachinko machines are also developed in which various winning tools are arranged so that hitting the ball on the right side of the game area can win more prizes. Therefore, in this type of pachinko machine, when a "big hit" occurs, it is necessary for the player to operate the hitting ball firing operation handle to adjust the flight distance of the hitting ball to the maximum and play the game.

[0003]

However, while the player always expects the "big hit" to occur, the probability of the "big hit" occurring is extremely small in order to balance the profits of the player and the game shop. It is set. For this reason, the player often looks at the whereabouts of the hit ball and the variable display device aimlessly, and when the "big hit" actually occurs, he / she hurriedly turns the handle to adjust the hit distance to the maximum. Therefore, the delay in adjusting the flight distance is often disadvantageous to the player. Furthermore, if it is obligatory to exchange prize balls for prizes at the end of a row special game due to the occurrence of a "big hit", if the special game is started, the batting ball must be efficiently awarded to the player. The profit that can be obtained for the player will decrease, and the flight distance adjustment of the player may be delayed, resulting in a so-called puncture. In addition, when the accessory control device determines an illegality and performs an illegal process or an abnormal signal is issued and processed, the launch control device is in a ready-to-fire state, so the player hurriedly launches the launch operation handle. It is impossible to perform the process without returning to the disabled state, and when the illegal state is released, the accessory control device returns to the state before the illegal state, so the player hurriedly falsified the distance adjustment. It is necessary to adjust to the previous state. Even if an abnormal signal is output or the accessory control device determines that the game is illegal, it is not always the case that the player has intentionally committed the illegal act, and it is also judged by the ball stopping midway. In any case, the busy operation as described above diminishes the interest of the game.

[0004]

Therefore, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and provides an electric drive source for launching and a sphere which is operated by the electrical drive source and is supplied to the launch position of the launch rail. A hitting ball launching device comprising a launching rod having a bullet-releasing part for projecting, a launch detecting means and a flight distance adjusting means, and a launch signal from the launch detecting means by a player's operation,
In response to the flight distance signal from the flight distance adjusting means, a launch operation function unit for sending a flight distance signal from the flight distance adjusting means and an electrical drive source of the above-mentioned ball launching device are activated by the activation signal from the activation detecting means. A pachinko machine equipped with a launching electric control device that operates an electric drive source with strength, and an accessory electric control device that controls electric members related to winning a prize arranged in a game area of a game board. The electrical control device for the accessory and the electrical control device for launching are electrically connected, and the electrical control device for launching provides a flight distance when receiving a specific signal from the electrical control device for the accessory. A pachinko machine characterized by comprising a firing force storage means for operating a firing electric drive source with a preset strength in preference to a signal.

[0005]

When the player operates the firing operation function section, a start signal is sent from the start detection means to the electric control device for launch and a flight distance signal is sent from the flight distance adjusting means. Upon receiving these signals, the electric control device for firing activates the electric drive source for firing with strength corresponding to the flight distance signal, and the driving force of the electric drive source activates the firing rod to hit the ball. The ball is shot and the shot ball reaches the game area and is used for the game. Then, when a specific signal is sent from the electrical control device for accessory to the electrical control device for launch during the game, the electrical control device for launch launches at a preset strength in preference to the flight distance signal. To activate the electric drive source. Therefore, the flight distance of the hit ball is automatically switched to a preset distance without the player having to adjust the flight distance adjusting means.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a glass frame 3 and an opening / closing panel 4 pivotably attached to a window portion of a frame-shaped front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and one side of a front side of the front frame 2 has a firing operation function part. A launching handle 5 constituting a part is provided, and a hitting ball launching device 6 is provided on the lower back side of the front frame 2, and when a player operates the launching handle 5, a ball supply tray 7 provided on the front side of the opening / closing panel 4.
The inside ball is 1 by the ball feeding device provided on the back side of the opening / closing panel 4.
The ball is sent to the firing position of the individual launch rail 6 ', and this ball is repulsed into the game area 9 of the game board 8 by the operation of the hitting ball launching device 6.

The firing operation function portion is formed by plating the surface of the firing handle 5 to form a conductor, and the conductor portion is connected to the touch switch circuit 10 and at the same time, the firing handle 5 is connected.
The start switch 5'which is turned on and off by the operation of 1 is provided to constitute the start detecting means, and the variable resistor 11 is connected to the shaft of the firing operation handle 5 as the flight distance adjusting means to start the touch switch circuit 10. The switch 5'and the variable resistor 11 are electrically connected to the firing electrical control device 12.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the metal frame switch 1 for detecting the open / closed state of the glass frame 3 is used.
3 is provided. That is, the brackets 15a and 15b are attached to the flange of the communication gutter 14 on the back side of the opening / closing panel 4 which is the base end side of the glass frame 3, and the brackets 15a and 15a
A micro switch is fixed to b as a metal frame switch 13, and when the glass frame 3 is normally closed, the rear part of the glass frame 3 presses the actuator of the metal frame switch 13. Therefore, when the glass frame 3 is sufficiently pressed to the front frame 2 side to bring the glass frame 3 into a normally closed state, the actuator of the metal frame switch 13 is pressed by the glass frame 3 and a closed state signal (for example, “H” signal) Is sent to the electrical control device 12 for firing described later. On the other hand, when the glass frame 3 is in the open state or the state in which the glass frame 3 is not normally closed, the actuator is not sufficiently pressed, so that the metal frame switch 1
3 sends an open or abnormal signal (e.g., an "L" signal) to the firing electrical controller 12.

The metal frame switch 13 for detecting the open / closed state of the glass frame 3 is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration, and any switch having any configuration can be used as long as the open / closed state of the glass frame 3 can be electrically detected. It is good, and the mounting position is not limited. For example, the photo sensor is a gold frame switch 1
3 may be mounted on the connecting gutter, or the metal frame switch 13 may be mounted on the decorative frame or the front frame 2.

Further, a panel switch for detecting the open / closed state of the open / close panel 4 is provided, for example, on the front surface of one side of the game board mounting member on which the game board 8 is mounted, and opens / closes when the open / close panel 4 is normally closed. The rear part of the ball feeding device on the back side of the panel 4 pushes the actuator of the panel switch, and the actuator of the panel switch is pushed by the ball feeding device to send a closed signal (for example, “H” signal) to the electric control device, while When the open / close panel 4 is in the open state or the state in which the open / close panel 4 is not normally closed, since the actuator is not sufficiently pressed, the panel switch outputs an open state signal or an abnormal signal (for example, “L” signal) for electrical control for emission. It may be configured to send to the device 12.

The panel switch for detecting the open / closed state of the open / close panel 4 is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration, and may be any switch as long as it can electrically detect the open / closed state of the open / close panel 4. For example, the photo sensor may be attached to the front surface of the game board mounting member as a panel switch.

The above-mentioned metal frame switch 13 and panel switch function as an abnormal signal generating means, and when the glass frame 3 or the open / close panel 4 is not normally closed, it outputs an abnormal signal. The operation of the hitting ball launching device 6 is stopped.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the hitting ball launching device 6 has a rotary solenoid 17 mounted on the front surface of a unit base 16 as an electric drive source, and a launch rod on an output shaft 18 protruding from the rear surface of the unit base 16. 19 is fixed, and the rotary solenoid 17 is actuated by a signal from the electric control device 12 for firing to reciprocally rotate the firing rod 19 between the first stopper 20 and the second stopper 21, whereby the firing rail 6 The ball at the firing position formed at the lower end of the inclined end of the ′ is repulsed by the repulsion portion 22 at the tip of the firing rod 19. Batting ball launching device 6 having such a configuration
Operates in synchronization with the operation of the ball feeding device under the control of the firing electrical control device 12, and also depending on the strength of the power supply from the firing electrical control device 12, the rotary solenoid 1
The output of 7 is adjusted to adjust the flight distance of the hit ball.

The firing electric control device 12 is electrically connected to the touch switch circuit 10, the firing switch of the firing operation function section, the variable resistor 11 and the like, and
It is also electrically connected to the accessory electrical control device 23,
Further, the rotary solenoid driving circuit 24 is connected to the rotary solenoid 17 of the hitting ball launching device 6, and the ball feeding solenoid driving circuit 25 is connected to the ball feeding solenoid of the ball feeding device. Therefore, when the player touches the firing handle 5, the touch switch circuit 10
When the player turns on the firing handle 5, the firing switch sends an activation signal to the electrical control device 12 for firing, and the variable resistor 11 according to the turning angle of the firing handle 5. Sends a flight distance signal. Upon receiving such a signal, the firing electric control device 12 excites the rotary solenoid 17 via the printing force control circuit 26 with the strength corresponding to the flight distance signal. Therefore, the hitting ball launching device 6 launches a ball with a launching force set by the player by adjusting the turning angle of the operation handle 5, and the shot ball is launched from the launching rail 6'through the guide rail 27 to the game board. Jump into the game area 9 formed on the surface of 8.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 8 forms a game area 9 by fixing guide rails 27 to the surface in a substantially circular shape, and a pair of movable ball receivers are formed in the center of the game area 9. A central winning device 29 having pieces 28, 28 is provided on the right side of the central winning device 29, which is an attacker 30 which is a variable winning device.
An opening operation starting opening 31 is provided below the attacker 30, and a first starting opening 32 and a second starting opening 3 are provided below the central winning device 29.
3 is provided, and a variable display device 34 is provided above the central winning device 29. The electrical members related to winning, such as the detectors of the winning devices 29, 31, 31, 32, 33, etc. arranged in the game area 9 and the variable display device 34, are electrically connected to the accessory electric control device 23. It is connected, the game proceeds under the control of the accessory electrical control device 23, and when a specific state is reached during the game, a specific signal is output from the accessory electrical control device 23 for the firing electrical control. Based on this signal, the electrical control device for firing 12 sends a flight distance by the action of the priority control means 35 and the printing force control circuit 26, which functions as a firing force storage means regardless of the flight distance signal. Switch to maximum. Therefore, the hit ball reaches the upper one side of the game area 9 (in this embodiment, the ball contact rubber 36 arranged at the upper right of the game area 9), the attacker 30 is likely to win the prize, and the central winning device 29 is difficult to win. It becomes a state.

Further, during the game, the electrical control device 23 for the accessory
Detects a fraudulent or abnormal condition and sends a fraudulent signal or an abnormal signal to the electrical control device 12 for firing, the printing force control circuit 2
6 converts the hitting force to zero regardless of the flight distance signal. Therefore, even if the player operates the firing operation function section, when an illegal signal or an abnormal signal is sent, the stamping force control circuit 26 exerts a function as a firing stopping means, and the ball is not fired.

In this embodiment, when a "big hit" is generated, a big hit signal is sent from the accessory electric control device 23 to the launch electric control device 12 to set the maximum flight distance of the hit ball. Therefore, the game contents will be specifically described below. In the pachinko machine 1 equipped with the game board 8 having the above-mentioned configuration, among the four so-called heavenly obstacle nails 37, a ball is shot aiming between the left nail 37 and the obstacle nail 38 on the left side. Since it is general, the player adjusts the flight distance of the hit ball to the above position by rotating the firing handle 5 appropriately.

The hit ball thus fired is the first starting opening 3
2 or the second start port 33 wins, the first start port 32
32 'or the detector 33' of the second starting port 33 detects a winning ball and sends a signal to the accessory electrical control device 23. When receiving the signals from the detectors 32 'and 33',
The accessory electrical control device 23 operates the variable display device 34 to start variable display at a speed at which the three-digit number cannot be visually recognized,
This variable display is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, when the number displayed on the variable display device 34 displays a preset prize mode, for example, “7, 7, 7”, the accessory electrical control device 23 causes the movable ball receiving piece 2 of the central winning device 29.
By opening 8 and 28 for a predetermined time, the first state in which the hit ball is difficult to win is converted to the second state in which the hit ball is easy to win. When the movable ball receiving pieces 28, 28 receive the hit ball, the hit ball is moved to the concave chamber 38.
It flows into the inside and is distributed by the rotor to win the general winning openings 39, 39 or the special winning opening 40. Even if the hit ball hits the general winning opening 39, only a predetermined number of winning balls are discharged and the game does not change. However, if the special winning opening 40 is won and the special winning detector 40 'detects the winning ball, the "big hit" , And special game rights are generated.

The special game in this embodiment is that the attacker 30 opens and does not accept the hit ball on condition that the hit ball enters the opening operation starting port 31 and the opening operation detector 31 'detects this winning ball. It is possible to repeat this operation up to a predetermined number of cycles by converting the state into a second state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball, and making a predetermined number of hit balls into the attacker 30 or the lapse of a predetermined time as one cycle. However, if a hit ball wins the special winning opening 40 on the way, it becomes a so-called puncture and the special game ends at that time regardless of the number of remaining cycles. Therefore, when the special game is started, it is desirable for the player to prevent the so-called puncture by adjusting the flight distance of the hit ball to the maximum. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when a "big hit" occurs, a big hit signal is sent from the accessory electrical control device 23 to the launch electrical control device 12, and the launch electrical control device 12 that receives this signal has priority. By the action of the order control means 35, the big hit signal is prioritized, and the flight distance of the hit ball is printed by the striking force control circuit 26 irrespective of the flight distance signal operated by the player.
The maximum striking force stored in the table is converted into the maximum striking distance of the hit ball.

Therefore, when a "big hit" occurs, even if the player's operation is delayed, the hit balls are concentrated on the upper right side of the game area 9 which is the optimum flight distance, and hit the ball contact rubber 36 before the game area 9 is hit. The right side flows down, it becomes easier to win the opening operation starting port 31, and when the opening operation starting port 31 wins, the attacker 30
The door opens to the front to convert the ball into the second state where it is easy to win. Further, when the hit ball flows down on the right side of the game area 9, the probability of winning the central winning device 29 decreases, and the probability of winning the special winning opening 40 and becoming a so-called puncture also decreases, which is an advantageous state for the player. You can continue the special game with. That is, when a big hit occurs, the optimum flight distance of the hit ball is to maximize the flight distance of the hit ball.

A jackpot signal is sent from the accessory electric control unit 23 to the firing number control circuit 41 of the firing electric control unit 12, and when a "big hit" occurs, the firing number is higher than the normal number. You may raise it. For example,
100 pieces per minute may be set to 120 pieces during a special game after the "big hit" occurs.

In this way, when the special game is played up to the preset number of cycles and the final cycle is finished, the management device 42 in the management room sends an end signal to exchange the prize balls for prizes. However, since the flight distance of the hit ball is automatically converted into the maximum flight distance (optimal flight distance) by the action of the electric control device 12 for launching, carelessly becoming a puncture and missing the prize ball that can be originally acquired. Can also be avoided, which is advantageous for the player.

When the launch device 6 is forcibly stopped by the termination signal from the management device 42 in the management room, if a release signal is sent from the management device 42 to the electrical control device 12 for launching the pachinko machine 1, Since the electrical control device 12 for launching returns to the initial state, it returns to the normal launching state in which a hit ball is launched at a flight distance according to the operation amount of the launching operation handle 5.

If replacement is not obligatory due to the end of the special game, when the normal game state is returned by the end of the special game, the jackpot signal from the accessory electric control device 23 is changed from the "H" signal to the "H" signal. By switching to the "L" signal, or a special game end signal is sent from the accessory electrical control device 23 to the launch electrical control device 12, and the launch electrical control device 12 returns to the initial state. Therefore, the priority control means 35 gives priority to the flight distance signal and sends it to the stamping force control circuit 26 to excite the rotary solenoid 17 in accordance with the amount of rotation of the firing handle 5 operated by the player, and the normal firing state is achieved. Return.

Further, during the game, an illegal signal or an abnormal signal is transmitted from the accessory electrical control device 23 to the launch electrical control device 1
When sent to 2, the printing force control circuit 26 makes the printing force zero and forcibly stops the operation of the rotary solenoid 17. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent activity, and also to automatically suspend the game when an abnormality occurs, and to prevent the game from continuing in an abnormal state.

Even when a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged to be "stopped", the management device 42 sends a stop signal to the electric control device 12 for launching, which causes the ball to be shot in the same manner as described above. The operation can be stopped. In addition, the hitting ball launching device 6
Not only does the game stop by stopping the operation itself, but also when an improper signal, an abnormal signal, or a stop signal is received, the stamping force control circuit 26 presets the stamping force of the rotary solenoid 17. Even if the ball is forcibly reduced to the strength, that is, the flight distance of the ball is forcibly switched to the minimum distance, and the rotary solenoid 17 excites and fires the ball, the ball does not reach the game area 9 and becomes a foul ball. Alternatively, it may be configured so that the player cannot substantially play the game.

Furthermore, when the ball supply tray 7 is full and the prize balls overflow into the lower tray 43, and finally the lower tray 43 is also full, the overflow detector provided in the overflow gutter sends an overflow signal, The electrical control device for firing 12 which receives this signal may be configured to stop the firing of the hit ball by converting the stamping force applied to the rotary solenoid 17 into zero in preference to the activation signal.

In the above-described embodiment, the maximum flight distance is stored in the firing force storage means, and the flight distance of the hit ball is switched to the maximum when the big hit signal is received. The distance is not limited to the maximum, and the flight distance considered to be optimal at that time due to the progress of the game is stored in the flight distance storage means, and a specific signal from the accessory electrical control device 23 is transmitted. Any flight distance may be set as long as the flight distance can be switched to an optimum flight distance by receiving. For example, when the attacker is arranged on the left side of the game area 9, the flight distance is set so that the hit ball flows down on the left side of the game area 9.

The fraudulent signal and the abnormal signal are signals sent when it is judged to be fraudulent or abnormal, and the factors for judging fraudulent or abnormal can be appropriately selected and set. . For example, an abnormal signal may be sent when the open state of the gold frame switch 13 or the panel switch is detected, or an incorrect signal may be sent when a winning is detected after the effective time has elapsed. In short, it may be a signal that is transmitted in a situation where it is considered that there is a problem if the game is continued as it is.

The hitting ball launching device in the present invention is not limited to the one using a rotary solenoid as a driving source, and the flight distance of a hitting ball can be adjusted by adjusting the operating force of an electric driving source. Any configuration is possible as long as it is possible. For example, a launching device may be used in which a rod-shaped launching rod is reciprocally moved by a plunger-type solenoid to launch a hit ball by an elastic portion at the tip.

[0031]

As described above, according to the present invention, the electrical control device for launching and the electrical control device for accessory are electrically connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other. The electrical control device for firing, which receives a specific signal from the control device, can automatically switch to a flight distance suitable for the current game content, regardless of the operation of the player. Therefore, the player does not have to hurry to adjust the flight distance of the hit ball, and can enjoy the game with peace of mind. If the jackpot signal is set as a specific signal and the maximum flight distance is set in the firing force storage means, the electrical control device for launch automatically switches the flight distance of the hit ball to the maximum when the "big hit" occurs. ,
The player can get the bonus of "big hit" without failure. In addition, when a dishonesty or abnormality occurs, the firing of a hit ball can be stopped regardless of the state of the firing operation function unit, so that the player does not have to hurry to return the firing operation function unit. , Since the hit ball is fired at the flight distance that has been set up to then, there is no need to uselessly hit the ball.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine with a front frame opened.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a game board.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view with a glass frame opened.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an opening / closing panel.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a mounting state of the metal frame switch.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the lower portion of the front frame.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view seen from the back side of the firing operation function unit.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the hitting ball launching device as viewed from the back side.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the hitting ball launching device as seen from the front side.

FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram of a firing electrical control device.

FIG. 12 is a schematic block diagram showing connections of an accessory electrical control device, a launch electrical control device, a management device, and the like.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pachinko machine 5 Launching handle 6 Hitting ball launching device 8 Game board 9 Game area 10 Touch switch circuit 11 Variable resistor 12 Electric control device for launching 13 Metal frame switch 17 Rotary solenoid 19 Launching rod 22 Repulsion part 23 Electricity for working substance Control device 29 central winning device 30 attacker 31 opening operation starting opening 32 first starting opening 33 second starting opening 34 variable display device 35 priority control means 40 special winning opening 41 firing number control circuit 42 management device

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A hitting ball launching device comprising: an electrical drive source for launching; and a launching rod having an launching part which is operated by the electrical drive source to launch a ball supplied to a launching position of a launching rail. , Which has a start detection means and a flight distance adjustment means, and a launch operation function section which sends a start signal from the start detection means and a flight distance signal from the flight distance adjustment means by a player's operation, and a start from the start detection means A launching electric control device for activating an electric drive source of the above-mentioned hitting ball launching device by a signal to operate the electric drive source with a strength according to the flight distance signal from the flight distance adjusting means, and a game area of the game board A pachinko machine equipped with an accessory electrical control device for controlling an electrical member related to winning, which is electrically connected to the accessory electrical control device and the firing electrical control device. The electrical control device for firing Pinball machine, characterized in that it comprises a firing urging storage means for actuating the firing electric driving source in strength preset in preference to distance signal when receiving a specific signal from use electrical control device. 2. A specific signal sent from the electrical control device for accessory to the electrical control device for launch is a big hit signal, and the launch force storage means of the electrical control device for launch outputs a hit ball converted by the big hit signal. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the flight distance is set to the maximum. 3. The electrical control device for launching is provided with a launching stopping means for disabling the hitting ball launching device prior to the launching signal when receiving an illegal signal or an abnormal signal. Alternatively, the pachinko machine according to claim 2. 4. A firing force storage means for operating an electric drive source for firing with a strength to become a foul ball without reaching a game area in preference to a flight distance signal when an illegal signal or an abnormal signal is received. The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.