JP2000325546A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify the design, production and attachment of a display device. SOLUTION: On a display device 80, plural display parts 120-160 are continuously arranged. Each of respective display parts 120-160 is equipped with a light emitting source 81, a lens part 82 and a partition 83. The lens part 82 is provided for diffusing light from the light emitting source 81. The partition 83 for shielding light from the light emitting source 81 is located between the adjacent display parts 120-160.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine in which a plurality of display sections are continuously provided on a display device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a slot machine, a plurality of display devices are independently provided.

[0003]

However, in the above-described slot machine, there is a problem that a plurality of display devices must be individually designed and manufactured, and each display device must be individually mounted on a housing. Therefore, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the display device is provided with a plurality of display portions continuously so that the design, manufacture, and mounting of the display device can be simplified. It was done. (Claim 2) The invention described in claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1.

[0004] In other words, the invention according to claim 2 enables display in a plurality of colors. (Claim 3) The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, by disposing the display section so as to surround the periphery of the window section, it is possible to give a sense of unity in design. (Claim 4) The invention described in claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 4 is capable of performing various displays. (Claim 5) The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4 described above.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, the lighting state of the light emitting source can be visually recognized from the side. Since the conventional display unit is flat and located in the window, it is easy for a player located directly in front of the window to check, but has a drawback that it is difficult to see from the surroundings. The claimed invention ameliorates the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0008]

The inventions described in the respective claims are made to achieve the above-mentioned objects, and the features of the inventions are shown in the drawings. This will be described below using embodiments. In addition, the code | symbol in a parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.

Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 has the following features. First, the display device (80) is provided with a plurality of display units (110 to 180) continuously as shown in FIGS.

Second, each of the display units (110 to 180) includes, for example, a light emitting source (81), a lens unit (82), and a partition plate (83) as shown in FIG. The lens section (82) includes a light emitting source (81).
To diffuse the light from The partition plate (83),
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, it is located between the adjacent display units (110 to 180) and shields light from the light emitting source (81). (Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claim 1 described above.

That is, although not shown, the lens portions (82) of the adjacent display portions (110 to 180) are colored in different colors from each other. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the display units (110 to 180) have window portions (30 to 3) facing reels (not shown).
It is arranged so as to surround the upper side and both left and right sides centering on 2). (Claim 4) The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3 described above.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effective pay line display unit (110), a medal payout display unit (120), an internal hit display unit (130), and a replay display unit (14)
0), hit display (150), medal insertion possible display (160),
A special game display section (170) and a notice display section (180) are included. (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4 described above.

That is, the lens portion (82) is, for example, shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 2, it protrudes toward the player.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Explanation of the Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 3 show an example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a display device, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a slot machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the slot machine. (Slot Machine 10) In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine.

The slot machine 10 has a box-shaped housing 20 as shown in FIG. On the front of the housing 20,
As shown in FIG. 2, three windows 30 to 32 are provided at the center. In addition, the number of the windows 30 to 32 is not limited to three, but is one to one.
Two or four or more may be provided.

The reels (not shown) of the reel unit 40 shown in FIG. 3 face the windows 30 to 32, respectively. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of lines, for example, the following five lines are displayed on the front surfaces of the windows 30 to 32. (1) Middle line 50 (2) Upper line 51 (3) Lower line 52 (4) Diagonally lower right line 53 (5) Diagonally higher right line 54 The lines are the above-mentioned (1) to (5) The number of lines is not limited to five, and may include other lines. The number is not limited to five, but may be one to four, or six or more.

Also, below the windows 30 to 32, from the left side in FIG.
For example, three stop switches 70 to 72 are arranged.
As shown in FIG. 2, a display device 80 is provided around the windows 30 to 32.
Is provided. On the other hand, below the slot machine 10, a saucer 90 is provided. In the tray 90, medals paid out from the hopper unit 100 shown in FIG. 3 are stored. (Reel Unit 40) Although not shown, the reel unit 40 includes a plurality of, for example, three reels individually facing the three window portions 30 to 32, and three motors for rotating each reel individually. It is composed of

The number of reels is not limited to three,
Any number may be used, for example, two or four or more. Also, the number of motors need not be the same as the number of reels, and a plurality of reels may be rotated by one motor. Although not shown, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel.

Although not shown, the following symbols are available. (1) Watermelon design Although not shown, a watermelon design is displayed on the reel. Then, when three watermelon symbols are aligned on the activated pay line of the three windows 30 to 32 shown in FIG. 2, twelve medals are paid out to the player via the hopper unit 100 shown in FIG. .

The number of medals paid out is not limited to twelve. In the so-called credit mode, the number of stored credit medals may be increased. (2) Bell design The bell design is not shown, but a picture of a bell is displayed on the reel. Then, although three bell symbols are arranged on the activated pay line, not shown, ten medals are paid out to the player.

The payout number of medals is not limited to ten. (3) Cherry design The cherry design is not shown, but a picture of cherry is displayed on the reel. When one cherry symbol stops on the activated pay line of one window 30 on the left side in FIG. 2, two medals are paid out to the player.

The number of paid out medals is not limited to two. In addition, a plurality of cherry designs, for example, 2
When three or three pieces are completed, a prize may be won. (4) Replay symbol The replay symbol is not shown, but a picture of a character indicating replay is displayed on a reel.

And, although the replay symbol is not shown,
When three pieces are arranged on the activated pay line, the next game can be performed without inserting medals under the same conditions as the previous game. Note that, for example, in the next game, medals may be additionally inserted, and the game may be performed under different conditions from the previous game. (4) BB symbol Although not shown, the BB symbol has, for example, a numeral “7” or the like displayed on a reel.

The above-mentioned BB means a so-called big bonus, and is hereinafter referred to as "BB". And although the BB symbol is not shown in the normal game, three windows 30 to 30
When three are arranged on the 32 activated pay lines, 15 medals are paid out to the player. Note that the number of paid out medals is not limited to fifteen. At this time, the normal game is simultaneously shifted to the BB game, which is one of the special games.

When shifting to the BB game, up to 30 regular games can be played. In addition, in the normal game during the BB game, a maximum of three RB games can be performed. The above RB means a so-called regular bonus, and is hereinafter referred to as “RB”.

The BB game is terminated according to the condition achieved up to 30 times of the normal game or up to 3 times of the RB game, whichever is achieved first. (5) RB symbol The RB symbol is not shown, but “BAR” is displayed on the reel.
Is displayed.

Then, in the normal game, the RB symbol is
Although not shown, 15 medals are paid out to the player when three medals are arranged on the activated pay line. Note that the number of paid out medals is not limited to fifteen. At this time, the normal game is simultaneously shifted to the RB game, which is one of the special games.

When the RB game is started, one medal is inserted, and a maximum of eight wins or a maximum of 12 wins or non-wins can be performed. The RB game ends in accordance with any of the previously achieved conditions, and then returns to the normal game from the RB game. On the other hand, in the normal game during the BB game, when the RB symbols are completed, the process shifts to the RB game during the BB game, and when the number of RB games is less than three, after the RB game during the BB game ends, Return to normal game.

The types of the symbols are as described in (1) to (4) above.
The present invention is not limited to (5), and may include other symbols. (Display device 80) As shown in FIG.
It is arranged so as to surround the upper side and both the left and right sides of 30 to 32 as a center.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display device 80 includes:
The next display section is provided continuously. (1) Effective pay line display section 110 The effective pay line display section 110 is vertically divided into five sections and includes the following display sections. (1-1) One-sheet insertion display unit 111 (1-2) Two two-sheet insertion display units 112 to 113 (1-3) Two three-sheet insertion display units 114 to 115 (2) Medal payout display unit 120 (3) Internal hit display section 130 (4) Replay display section 140 (5) Stop display section 150 (6) Medal insertable display section 160 (7) Special game display section 170 (8) Notice display section 180 The display unit is not limited to the display units (1) to (8) described above, and may include other display units.

As shown in FIG. 1, each of the display units has the following parts. (1) Light-Emitting Source 81 The light-emitting source 81 is housed inside as shown in FIG. 1 and uses, for example, a lamp. The light source 81 is not limited to a lamp, but may be an LED or the like.

(2) Lens part 82 As shown in FIG. 1, the lens part 82 is located in front of the light emitting source 81 and diffuses the light emitted from the light emitting source 81. More specifically, although not shown, the lens unit 82 uses an acrylic plate having irregularities on the inner side surface. As a result, the light from the light emitting source 81 is diffused due to the unevenness on the inner side surface, so that the appearance of the internal light emitting source 81 from the outside can be prevented from being directly seen.

The lens section 82 is not limited to acrylic, but may be glass. Also, the lens unit 82 is shown in
As shown in the figure, it protrudes toward the player side. Specifically, the lens unit 82 includes a front surface portion located on the front surface of the light emitting source 81, and a side surface portion wrapping laterally from the front surface portion. For this reason, when the light emitting source 81 is turned on or blinks, the side surface of the lens unit 82 also shines, so that the operating state of the display device 80 can be visually recognized by surrounding players.

Further, in the lens portion 82, adjacent display portions are colored in different colors from each other. In particular,
It is colored as follows. (A) Yellow: one-sheet insertion display section 111, replay display section 140 (b) Pink: two two-sheet insertion display sections 112 to 113, internal hitting display section 130, hitting display section 150 (c) green : Three-sheet insertion display unit 114 to 115, medal payout display unit 120, medal insertion possible display unit 160, two notice display units
180 (d) Red: special game display section 170 The colors are not limited to the above-mentioned colors (a) to (d), but may include other colors.

(3) Partition plate 83 The partition plate 83 is located between the adjacent display sections and blocks light from the light emitting source 81. Specifically, the partition plate 83
Are located between the next display units. One-sheet insertion display unit 111 and two two-sheet insertion display units 112 to 11
Between 3 • Between two 2-sheet insertion display units 112 to 113 and two 3-sheet insertion display units 114 to 115 • Between 3-sheet insertion display unit 114 and special game display unit 170 Between the special game display section 170 and the two notice display sections 180 ・ Between the special game display section 170 and the medal payout display section 120 ・ Between the medal payout display section 120 and the internal hit display section 130 ・Between the internal hit display unit 130 and the replay display unit 140 ・ Between the replay display unit 140 and the stop display unit 150 ・ Between the stop display unit 150 and the medal insertable display unit 160 The parts of each display unit are not limited to the above-described parts (1) to (3), and may include other parts. (Game control device 200) On the other hand, the housing 20 of the slot machine 10
The game control device 200 shown in FIG.

Although the game control device 200 is not shown,
It is composed mainly of a CPU and has ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. When the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, the CPU functions as a next unit as shown in FIG. (1) random number lottery means 210 (2) game control means 220 (3) display control means 230
It is not limited to the means of (3), and may include other means. Also, the number of CPUs is not limited to one,
The control may be performed by a plurality of CPUs. (Input Stage) The following switches are connected to the input stage of the game control device 200, as shown in FIG.

(1) Start Switch 60 The start switch 60 is used to start driving the reel unit 40 on condition that a medal is inserted. As a result, although not shown, the three reels of the reel unit 40 facing the three windows 30 to 32 respectively start rotating at the same time. (2) Stop Switches 70 to 72 Although not shown, three stop switches 70 to 72 are provided corresponding to the three reels of the reel unit 40, respectively.

When one of the stop switches 70 to 72 is operated, the drive of the motor of the corresponding reel unit 40 is stopped, the rotation of one reel is stopped, and the design of the reel is changed to one of the windows 30 to 32. One stop appears. And
When all three stop switches 70 to 72 are operated, 3
All reels stop.

As the input stage, the above (1) to (1)
It is not limited to the switch of (2). (Output Stage) The following units and devices are connected to the output stage of the game control device 60, as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 40 (2) Hopper unit 100 Although not shown, the hopper unit 100 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game. (3) Display Device 80 The output stage is not limited to the units and devices described in (1) to (3) above. (Random number lottery means 210) The random number lottery means 210 is for randomly selecting random numbers based on the operation of the start switch 70. (Game control means 220) The game control means 220 is a random number lottery means
This is for controlling the drive of the reel unit 40 based on the result of the lottery of 210.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control means 220 roughly comprises the following means. (1) Normal game control means 221 (2) Special game control means 222 The game control means 220 is not limited to the above-mentioned means (1) and (2). (Normal Game Control Means 221) The normal game control means 221 is for causing a normal game to be played. (Special Game Control Means 222) The special game control means 222 performs a special game on the condition that, as a result of the normal game by the normal game control means 221, a special symbol, for example, a BB symbol or an RB symbol, is won among a plurality of types of symbols. This is for playing a game.

More specifically, the special game control means 222 includes the following means as shown in FIG. (1) BB Game Control Means 223 The BB game control means 223 is for causing the BB game to be played on the condition that a BB symbol is won during the normal game by the normal game control means 221.

(2) RB Game Control Means 224 The RB game control means 224 performs the normal game by the normal game control means 221 or the B
During the B game, an RB game is performed on condition that an RB symbol is won. Note that the special game control means 222 is not limited to the means (1) and (2) described above. In addition, as the special symbol, for example, a BB symbol and an RB symbol are illustrated, but any one of them may be used. (Display control means 230) The display control means 230 is for controlling the turning on / off of the light emitting source 81 of each display unit of the display device 80. (Display Method) First, when it becomes possible to insert medals, the display control means 230 turns on the medal insertion possible display section 160. As a result, the player knows that a medal can be inserted.

Thereafter, when the player inserts the first medal, the display control means 230 turns on the one-insert display section 111. As a result, the player knows that one of the middle lines 50 has become an effective pay line. Next, when the player inserts the second medal, the display control means 230
Turns on two two-sheet insertion display units 112 to 113. At this time, the lighting state of the one-sheet insertion display unit 111 is maintained. As a result, the player can know that a total of three lines including the middle line 50, the upper line 51, and the lower line 52 have become effective pay lines.

When the player inserts the third medal, the display control means 230 turns on the two three-insertion display units 114 to 115. At this time, the lighting state of the one-sheet insertion display unit 111 and the two two-sheet insertion display units 112 to 113 is maintained. As a result, the player can understand that a total of five lines including the middle line 50, the upper line 51, the lower line 52, the lower right line 53, and the upper right line 54 have become effective pay lines.

When, for example, three watermelon symbols are aligned on the activated pay line as a result of the normal game, the display portion beside the line blinks. Thereafter, the hopper unit 100 is driven, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out of 12 medals. At this time, the display control means 230 lights or blinks the medal payout display section 120.

When three replay symbols are aligned on the activated pay line, the display section beside the line blinks. As a result, a replay can be performed.
230 turns on or blinks the re-game display section 140. on the other hand,
When a so-called internal hit occurs as a result of the lottery by the random number lottery means 210, the display control means 230
Lights or blinks.

When, for example, two BB symbols or two RB symbols stop on the activated pay line, the display control means 230 turns on or blinks the two notice display sections 180. Then, for example, three BB symbols are displayed on the activated pay line.
When three or RB symbols are aligned, the display control means 230
Turns on or blinks the special game display section 170. Also,
When the stop state is set, the display control means 230 turns on or blinks the stop display unit 150.

[0050]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention described in claim 1, the following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the design, manufacture, and mounting of the display device can be simplified. (Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is exerted.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, display can be performed in a plurality of colors. (Claim 3) According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is exerted.

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, by disposing the display section so as to surround the periphery of the window section, a sense of design uniformity can be provided. (Claim 4) According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3, the following effect is exerted.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, various displays can be performed. (Claim 5) According to the invention set forth in claim 5, in addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4, the following effects are provided. That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, the lighting state of the light emitting source can be visually recognized from the side.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a display device.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 20 Housing 30 to 32 Window 40 Reel unit 50 Middle line 51 Upper line 52 Lower line 53 Slant right descending line 54 Slant right rising line 60 Start switch 70 to 72 Stop switch 80 Display 81 Light source 82 Lens unit 83 Partition plate 90 Receiving tray 100 Hopper unit 110 Valid pay line display 111 One-sheet insertion display 112-113 Two-sheet insertion display 114-115 Three-sheet insertion display 120 Medal payout display 130 Internal hit display 140 Replay display Section 150 batting display section 160 medal insertion possible display section 170 special game display section 180 notice display section 200 game control device 210 random number lottery means 220 game control means 221 normal game control means 222 special game control means 223 BB game control means 224 RB Game control means 230 Display control means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A slot machine provided with a display device mounted on a housing and having a built-in light emitting source that lights up as the game progresses, wherein the display device is provided with a plurality of display portions continuously, Each display unit includes a light-emitting source, a lens unit that diffuses light from the light-emitting source, and a partition plate that is located between the adjacent display units and blocks light from the light-emitting source. A slot machine characterized by that: 2. The lens unit of the adjacent display unit,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is colored in different colors. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the display section is arranged so as to surround an upper side and both right and left sides of a window section facing the reel. . 4. The display section includes an activated pay line display section, a medal payout display section, an internal hit display section, a replay display section, a stop display section, a medal insertion possible display section, a special game display section, and a preview display. A part is included.
3. The slot machine according to any one of 3. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the lens portion protrudes toward a player.
The slot machine described in the section.