JP2002011137A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To change the illumination pattern of a decoration panel variously according to a play state in a slot machine. SOLUTION: A slot machine 10 is provided with a central panel 20, a decoration panel 40 having lighting devices 100 and 110, and a game control means 200. The lighting devices 100 and 110 have luminous sources 101-103, and 111-113 with a plurality of colors. The game control means 200 has a game state-judging means 230 and a lighting color-changing means 240. The game state-judging means 230 is used to judge the game state. The lighting color-changing means 240 allows the luminous sources 101-103 and 111-113 with a plurality of colors to emit light with a lighting pattern that differs from the case of normal sport.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, in which the illumination pattern of a decorative panel can be varied in accordance with a game state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the following slot machines are known. (1) Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. Hei 9-271559 The conventional invention described in the above publication relates to a slot machine. The present invention includes a white fluorescent lamp (131) and a red fluorescent lamp (132) that illuminate the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel (50), as shown in FIGS.
Then, the two-color fluorescent lamps (131 to 132) are switched and lit according to the game state.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional slot machine, there is no description about decorative panels such as an upper panel and a lower panel, and the decorative panels are not effectively utilized. There was a problem.
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, the invention according to claim 1 is such that the illumination pattern of the decorative panel can be variously changed according to a game state. (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] That is, according to the invention of claim 2, the illumination pattern can be changed in a special game. (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, the invention according to claim 3 is such that the illumination pattern can be changed according to the number of games. (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, according to the invention described in claim 4, the illumination pattern can be changed at the time of winning the role. (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.

[0007] That is, in the invention according to claim 5, the illumination pattern can be changed in a game standby state. (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 5 described above.

[0008] That is, according to the invention of claim 6, the illumination pattern can be changed by using the additive color mixture method. (Claim 7) The invention described in claim 7 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 7 is such that the color of the design can be changed in addition to the color of the illumination pattern. (Claim 8) The invention described in claim 8 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 7 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 8 is such that the appearance of a symbol can be changed, for example, such as display / non-display of a symbol.

[0011]

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, in the slot machine (10), for example, FIGS.
2, the following configuration is provided.

(1) Center Panel (20) The center panel (20) faces the reel unit (70). (2) Decorative panel (40) The decorative panel (40) is arranged at a position other than the center panel (20), and has lighting devices (100, 110) inside.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the decorative panel (40) is composed of the upper and lower panels (50, 60), but either one of them may be used. (3) Game control means (200) The game control means (200) includes a reel unit (70) and a lighting device.
(100, 110), respectively, for controlling the game.

Second, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, the illuminating device (100, 110) includes a plurality of color light emitting sources (101 to 103, 111 to 11).
3). Third, the game control means (200) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (1) Game state determination means (230) The game state determination means (230) is for determining a game state.

(2) Illumination color changing means (240) The illumination color changing means (240) is a lighting pattern of a color different from that of the normal game, and has a plurality of colors according to the judgment result of the game state judging means (230). For emitting light from the light emitting sources (101 to 103, 111 to 113). (Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claim 1 described above.

First, the game control means (200) includes a special game control means (220), for example, as shown in FIG.
The special game control means (220) is for controlling a special game when a preset combination of symbols is prepared. Second, the game state determining means (230) includes a special game state determining means (231) as shown in FIG. 1, for example.

The special game state judging means (231) is for judging a special game by the special game control means (220). Third, the illumination color changing means (240) emits light in an illumination pattern of a color different from that of the normal game when the special game is judged by the special game state judging means (231). (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.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, the game state judging means (230) includes a game number counting means (232).
Is provided. The game number counting means (232) is for counting the number of games. Second, the illumination color changing means (240) emits light in an illumination pattern of a different color according to the count value of the game number counting means (232). (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.

First, the game control means (200) includes a lottery means (210) as shown in FIG. 1, for example. The lottery means (210) is for performing a lottery of a winning combination. Secondly, when the lottery means (210) wins a specific role, the illumination color changing means (240) emits light in an illumination pattern of a color different from that of the normal game. (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.

First, the game state judging means (230) includes a game standby state judging means (233) as shown in FIG. 1, for example. The game standby state determination means (233) is for determining a game standby state. Secondly, the illumination color changing means (240) emits light in an illumination pattern of a color different from that of the normal game when the game standby state determination means (233) determines the standby state of the game. . (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 5 described above.

First, the illumination device (100, 110) is provided with the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (1) Red light emitting source (101, 111) The red light emitting source (101, 111) can emit red light. (2) Green light emitting source (102, 112) The green light emitting source (102, 112) is capable of emitting green light.

(3) Blue-violet light source (103, 113) The blue-violet light source (103, 113) can emit blue-violet light. Secondly, the illumination color changing means (240) controls the emission of the red light source (101, 111), the green light source (102, 112), and the blue-violet light source (103, 113) by the additive color mixture method. (Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6 described above.

First, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 and FIGS. 9 to 10, for example, symbols (51, 61) having translucency are displayed on the decorative panel (40). Second, illumination color changing means
(240) is a lighting pattern of a color different from the case of the normal game, and the colors of the symbols (51, 61) are changed by causing the light emitting sources (101-103, 111-113) of plural colors to emit light. . (Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 7 described above.

First, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 and FIGS. 9 to 10, for example, the light emitting sources (101 to 103,
Among the plurality of colors (111 to 113), symbols (51, 61) colored in the same color as at least one color are displayed. Secondly, the illumination color changing means (240) causes the light emitting sources (101 to 103, 111 to 113) of a plurality of colors to emit light in an illumination pattern of a color different from that in the normal game.

[0026]

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS (Explanation of the drawings) FIGS. 1 to 10 show an example of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine.

3 to 5 each show an upper panel, FIG. 3 is a schematic front view, FIG. 4 is a schematic front view showing a display state, and FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing another display state. It is shown. 6 to 10 each show the lower panel, FIG. 6 is a schematic front view, FIG. 7 is a schematic front view showing the internal structure, FIG. 8 is a schematic side view showing the internal structure, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic front view showing another display state.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a schematic front view showing the display state of the lower panel. (Slot Machine 10) In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine. In front of the slot machine 10, FIG.
As shown in FIG.

(1) Central panel 20 (2) Operation panel 30 (3) Decoration panel 40 The panels of the slot machine 10 are as described above in (1) to (4).
It is not limited to (3).

As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative panel 40 is roughly divided into the following panels. (1) Upper panel 50 (2) Lower panel 60 The decorative panel 40 is not limited to the above (1) and (2). (Central Panel 20) Although not shown, a reel unit 70 (see FIG. 1) faces the central panel 20. (Operation Panel 30) The following switches are arranged on the operation panel 30, as shown in FIG.

(1) Start switch 80 (2) Three stop switches 90 The switches on the operation panel 30 are described in the above (1) to (3).
It is not limited to (2). (Upper Panel 50) Although not shown, the upper panel 50 includes an upper panel lighting device 100 (see FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 1, the upper panel lighting device 100 includes the following light emitting sources. (1) Red light-emitting source 101 (2) Green light-emitting source 102 (3) Blue-violet light-emitting source 103 As the light-emitting sources 101 to 103, three-color fluorescent lamps of red, green, and blue-violet are used.

The fluorescent lamp is not limited to three colors, and a red, green, and blue-violet film may be covered by a white fluorescent lamp. Further, the light emitting sources 101 to 103 are not limited to fluorescent lamps, and light bulbs, lamps, or the like may be used. The light source 10
The colors of 1 to 103 are at least two of the above (1) to (3).
You only need to have more than one. Further, the colors of the light emitting sources 101 to 103 are not limited to the three colors (1) to (3) described above, and other light emitting sources such as white may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the upper panel 50 has
A translucent symbol 51 is displayed. As the symbol 51, as shown in FIG. 3, five English characters "A" to "E" are used. The design 51 is not limited to English characters, but may be katakana, hiragana, kanji, numeric characters, or pictures, symbols, etc. other than characters. Also, the pattern
The number of 51 is not limited to five.

The five symbols 51 from "A" to "E" are:
The light is made visible according to the intensity of the light from the light emitting sources 101 to 103, that is, the color change. In addition, the five symbols 51
Of the plurality of colors of the light-emitting sources 101 to 103, a pattern 51 colored at least one color may be included. The intensity of the light is set in a relationship of “A” <“E”.

Therefore, the light from the light emitting sources 101 to 103 is the best,
In the weak state, as shown in FIG.
Can be seen. Next, when the light from the light emitting sources 101 to 103 becomes strong,
As shown in FIG. 5, two symbols 51 of "A" and "B" can be seen. When the light from the light emitting sources 101 to 103 becomes the strongest, all the five symbols “A” to “E” can be seen as shown in FIG.

It is to be noted that the symbol 51 may be displayed by ink or the like which reacts to a color instead of the intensity of light. Although not shown, a diffusion sheet is attached to the back surface of the upper panel 50. (Lower Panel 60) The lower panel 60 includes a lower panel lighting device 110 as shown in FIGS. The lower panel lighting device 110 includes the following light emitting sources as shown in FIGS.

(1) Red light source 111 (2) Green light source 112 (3) Blue-violet light source 113 The light sources 111 to 113 include red, green, A blue-violet three-color fluorescent lamp is used.

The fluorescent lamp is not limited to three colors, and a red, green, and blue-violet film may be covered by a white fluorescent lamp. Further, the light emitting sources 111 to 113 are not limited to fluorescent lamps, and light bulbs or lamps may be used. The light source 11
The colors of 1 to 113 correspond to at least two of the above (1) to (3).
You only need to have more than one. Further, the colors of the light emitting sources 111 to 113 are not limited to the three colors (1) to (3) described above, and other light emitting sources such as white may be provided.

On the other hand, on the lower panel 60, as shown in FIG. 6, a symbol 61 having a light transmitting property is displayed. The above pattern
61 is composed of a combination of a picture and a number, as shown in FIG. The combinations of the above pictures and numbers are as follows.

(1) “Elephant” and “1” (2) “Pelican” and “2” (3) “Lion” and “3” (4) “Rhino” and “4” (5) “Gorilla” “5” (6) “Hippo” and “6” (7) “Panda” and “7” Note that the combination of the picture and the number is as described in (1) to (1) above.
It is not limited to (7). The pattern 61 is not limited to a picture or a number, but may be a character or a symbol.

The number 7 in which the numbers "1" to "7" are displayed
The individual patterns 61 are made visible according to the intensity of the light from the light emitting sources 111 to 113, that is, the change in color. Note that the seven symbols 61 may include a symbol 61 colored at least one of the plurality of colors of the light emitting sources 111 to 113. The intensity of the light is set in a relationship of “1” <“7”.

Therefore, the light from the light emitting sources 111 to 113 is the best.
In the weak state, as shown in FIG. 9, one symbol 61 in which the number “1” is displayed can be seen. Next, when the light from the light emitting sources 111 to 113 becomes strong, as shown in FIG. 10, in addition to one symbol 61 in which the number “1” is displayed, one symbol in which the number “2” is displayed. A total of two symbols 61 of the symbol 61 can be seen.

In the present embodiment, one symbol 61 on which the number "1" is displayed is used alone, or in addition to one symbol 61 on which the number "1" is displayed, another symbol 61 is displayed. 61 is seen as a pair. Note that the pattern 61 may be displayed with ink or the like that reacts to a color instead of the intensity of light. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, one symbol 61 can be displayed each time the color changes.

On the back side of the lower panel 60, a diffusion sheet 62 is attached as shown in FIG. (Game Control Means 200) On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, a game control means 200 is provided inside the slot machine 10.

The game control means 200 is for controlling a game. Specifically, although not shown, the game control means 200 is mainly configured with a CPU, and has a ROM, a RAM,
It has an 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) Lottery means 210 (2) Special game control means 220 (3) Game state determination means 230 (4) Illumination color changing means 240 The means of game control means 200 are as described in (1) to (1) above.
It is not limited to (4). (Input Stage of Game Control Means 200) The following parts are connected to the input stage of the game control means 200, respectively, as shown in FIG.

(1) Start switch 80 (2) Three stop switches 90 The components connected to the input stage of the game control means 200 are as follows:
It is not limited to the above (1) and (2). (Output Stage of Game Control Means 200) As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the game control means 200, respectively.

(1) Reel unit 70 (2) Upper panel lighting device 100 (3) Lower panel lighting device 110 The components connected to the output stage of game control means 200 are as follows.
It is not limited to the above (1) to (3). (Lottery Unit 210) The lottery unit 210 is for performing a lottery of a winning combination. (Special game control means 220) The special game control means 220 is for controlling a special game when a preset combination of symbols is prepared. (Game state determination means 230) The game state determination means 230 is for determining a game state.

Specifically, the game state determination means 230 includes:
As shown in FIG. 1, the following means are provided. The means of the game state determination means 230 is not limited to the following (1) to (3). (1) Special game state determination means 231 The special game state determination means 231 is for determining a special game by the special game control means 220.

(2) Game Number Counting Means 232 The game number counting means 232 is for counting the number of games. (3) Game standby state determination means 233 The game standby state determination means 233 is for determining a game standby state. (Illumination Color Changing Means 240) The illumination color changing means 240 uses a plurality of light emitting sources 101 to 103, 111 with an illumination pattern of a color different from that in the normal game, according to the determination result of the game state determination means 230.
113113 to emit light.

On the other hand, the illumination color changing means 240 is
In relation to the above, when a specific combination is won by the lottery means 210, the light may be emitted in an illumination pattern of a color different from that of the normal game. The illumination color changing means 240, in relation to the special game state determination means 231, when a special game is determined by the special game state determination means 231 to emit light in a different color illumination pattern from the case of the normal game Is also good.

In relation to the game number counting means 232, the illumination color changing means 240 may emit light in an illumination pattern of a different color according to the count value of the game number counting means 232. Specifically, the upper panel lighting device
100 is controlled as shown in Table 1 below.

[0053]

[Table 1]

Specifically, the lower panel lighting device 110 is controlled as shown in Table 2 below.

[0055]

[Table 2]

In relation to the game standby state determining means 233, the illumination color changing means 240 emits light in an illumination pattern of a color different from that of the normal game when the game standby state determining means determines the game standby state. You may make it do.
On the other hand, the illumination color changing means 240 uses the additive color mixture method to emit red light sources 101 and 111, green light sources 102 and 112, and blue-violet light source 103,
The light emission control of the 113 may be performed.

The above-mentioned additive color mixture method includes “blue-violet”, “green”,
It uses the three primary colors of light of "red". In the present embodiment, in the initial state, for example, in the normal game state, red light emitting sources 101, 111, green light emitting sources 102, 112, blue-violet light emitting source 103,
All 113 are turned on, and the upper and lower panels 50 and 60 emit white light.

Thereafter, the upper and lower panels 50 and 60 emit light as follows in accordance with the game state, for example, the number of games. (1) Only the blue-violet light emission sources 103 and 113 are turned on, and the upper and lower panels 50 and 60 emit light in “blue-violet”. (2) In addition to turning on the blue-violet light sources 103 and 113, a red light source 1
01 and 111 are turned on, and the upper and lower panels 50 and 60 emit light in “purplish red”. (3) Only the red light emitting sources 101 and 111 are turned on, and the upper and lower panels 50 and 60 are made to emit red light. (4) In addition to lighting the red light sources 101 and 111, the green light source 10
2,112 are turned on, and the upper and lower panels 50,60 are made to emit "yellow". (5) Only the green light emitting sources 102 and 112 are lit, and the upper and lower panels 50 and 60 emit "green" light. (6) In addition to turning on the green light sources 102 and 112, a blue-violet light source 1
03,113 is turned on, and the upper and lower panels 50,60 emit light in “blue”.

As described above, using the additive color mixture method,
Color light emission is possible. In addition, about the upper panel 50,
As shown in Table 1, five of the seven colors are used.
In addition, the illumination color changing means 240 has a plurality of light emitting sources 101 to 103, 111 to
3 may emit light.

[0060]

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 illumination pattern of the decorative panel can be varied in accordance with the game state. For example, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the illumination pattern can be changed in a special game. (Claim 3) According to the third aspect of the present invention, The following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 2.

That is, according to the third aspect of the invention, the illumination pattern can be changed according to the number of games. (Claim 4) According to the fourth aspect of the invention, In addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of 1 to 3, the following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the illumination pattern can be changed at the time of winning the role. (Claim 5) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the above-mentioned first aspect is provided. In addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of (1) to (4), the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, the illumination pattern can be changed in a game standby state. (Claim 6) According to the invention described in claim 6, the above-mentioned claim is provided. The following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of 1 to 5.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, the illumination pattern can be changed by using the additive color mixture method. (Claim 7) According to the invention described in claim 7, The following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of the first to sixth aspects.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 7, it is possible to change the color of the symbol in addition to the color of the illumination pattern. (Claim 8) According to the invention described in claim 8, In addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 7, the following effects are provided.

That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to change the appearance of the symbol, for example, to display or hide the symbol.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining an operation of a slot machine.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of an upper panel.

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view corresponding to FIG. 3 and showing a display state of an upper panel.

FIG. 5 is a schematic front view corresponding to FIG. 3 and showing another display state of the upper panel.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of a lower panel.

FIG. 7 is a schematic front view showing the internal structure of the lower panel.

FIG. 8 is a schematic side view showing the internal structure of the lower panel.

FIG. 9 is a schematic front view corresponding to FIG. 6 and showing a display state of a lower panel.

FIG. 10 is a schematic front view corresponding to FIG. 6 and showing another display state of the lower panel.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the second embodiment of the present invention, and is a schematic front view showing a display state of a lower panel.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 20 Central panel 30 Control panel 40 Decorative panel 50 Upper panel 51 Pattern 60 Lower panel 61 Pattern 62 Diffusion sheet 70 Reel unit 80 Start switch 90 Stop switch 100 Upper panel lighting device 101 Red light source 102 Green light source 103 Blue Purple light source 110 Lower panel lighting device 111 Red light source 112 Green light source 113 Blue-violet light source 200 Game control means 210 Lottery means 220 Special game control means 230 Game state judgment means 231 Special game state judgment means 232 Game frequency counting means 233 Game standby state determining means 240 Lighting color changing means

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A central panel facing a reel unit, a decorative panel disposed at a position other than the central panel and having a lighting device inside, and connected to the reel unit and the lighting device, respectively, to control a game. The lighting device includes a plurality of light emitting sources, and the game control means includes: a game state determination unit for determining a game state; and the game state determination. A slot machine comprising: an illumination color changing unit configured to cause the plurality of color light sources to emit light in an illumination pattern of a color different from that of a normal game according to a determination result of the unit. 2. The game control means includes special game control means for controlling a special game when a combination of symbols set in advance is prepared, and the game state determination means includes a special game control. A special game state determining means for determining a special game by means, wherein the illumination color changing means, when the special game is determined by the special game state determining means, an illumination pattern of a color different from that of the normal game 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine emits light. 3. The game state judging means includes game number counting means for counting the number of games, and the illumination color changing means includes lighting of different colors according to the count value of the game number counting means. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein light is emitted in a pattern. 4. The game control means includes a lottery means for performing a lottery of a role, and the illumination color changing means is different from a case of a normal game when a particular role is won by the lottery means. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the slot machine emits light in a color illumination pattern. 5. The game state determination means includes game standby state determination means for determining a game standby state, and the illumination color changing means determines a game standby state by the game standby state determination means. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the game is performed, light is emitted in an illumination pattern of a color different from that of a normal game. 6. The illumination color changing means, comprising: a red light source capable of emitting red light; a green light source capable of emitting green light; and a blue-violet light source capable of emitting blue-violet light. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the red light source, the green light source, and the blue-violet light source are controlled to emit light by an additive color mixture method. . 7. A pattern having a light-transmitting property is displayed on the decorative panel, and the illumination color changing means causes the plurality of color light sources to emit light in an illumination pattern of a color different from that in a normal game. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the color of the symbol is changed. 8. The decoration panel displays a pattern colored in at least one color of the plurality of colors of the light emitting source, and the illumination color changing means is configured to illuminate a color different from that of a normal game. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the light sources of the plurality of colors emit light in a pattern.