JP2002085635A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine having sound output devices capable of outputting a game sound effect without deteriorating the hearing property of the game sound effect by a player so that a fraudulent action to the devices provided in a case can be prevented. SOLUTION: This slot machine is provided with a variable display means having a variable display area capable of variably displaying symbols of multiple kinds, a stop action means capable of stopping the symbols displayed in the variable display area, and the sound output devices 28, 110, 111 giving a prescribed game value to a player when the display result in the variable display area becomes a predetermined specific display mode and capable of outputting the game sound effect or the like. The sound output devices are provided at least one or more speakers 110 and 111 with horns, and the game sound effect outputted from the speakers 110 and 111 with horns is discharged to the outside from the opening sections formed on the upper right and left sides of the front face of the case 2 respectively.

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 a predetermined game value is given to a player when, for example, a predetermined specific display mode is displayed in a variable display area. The present invention relates to a slot machine including an audio output device capable of outputting a game sound effect corresponding to a state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a slot machine of this type is constituted by, for example, three reels having a plurality of types of symbols on the outer periphery, and the symbols can be generally identified by operating a start lever or the like after inserting a coin. When the game is started by being rotated at about the speed and the player stops the rotation of each of the reels via the stop button, when a predetermined combination of symbols are aligned on the activated line and a winning condition is established. A predetermined number of coins are paid out to the player.

The winning contents include, for example, a replay (the next game can be played again without coin insertion under the same conditions), a small number of coins to be paid out (for example, 10), a so-called big bonus ( There are big hits, such as BB, and regular bonus (hereinafter, RB), which are conditions for establishing a transition to a gaming state in which a large number of coins can be obtained.

In such a slot machine, generally, a speaker is built in a housing in which various devices are built, and during the above-mentioned game, for example, coin insertion, start lever operation, and the like. , When various operations such as a stop button operation are performed, when a winning combination is established along an activated line in which a specific symbol combination is activated, or when a big bonus game or a regular bonus game is executed. In some cases, for example, game sound effects corresponding to various game states are output from the speakers, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

[0005] Such a speaker is usually mounted on the back side of the opening formed at a predetermined position on the front surface of the housing constituting the slot machine, and the game sound is emitted to the outside through the opening. Often it is.

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned loudspeaker is provided so as to cover the opening formed in the front surface of the housing. Since the plate or the like is relatively easily broken, various devices provided in the housing through the opening may be subjected to illegal processing using, for example, a wire.

[0007] On the other hand, in a hall, for example, a plurality of slot machines are arranged so as to be close to each other, so that a predetermined player receives a game sound effect or another noise output from a speaker of another slot machine. , It becomes difficult to hear the game effect sound output to the player, and the interest in the game and the player's willingness to play the game are reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an audio output device capable of outputting a game effect sound is provided without reducing the audibility of the game effect sound by a player, and It is another object of the present invention to provide a slot machine provided so as to prevent improper acts on devices and the like provided in a housing.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a slot machine of the present invention comprises a variable display means having a variable display area capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a variable display area displayed in the variable display area. And a stop operation means capable of stopping a symbol, wherein a predetermined game value is given to the player when the display result of the variable display area becomes a predetermined specific display mode. A slot machine comprising a sound output device capable of outputting game sound effects and the like, wherein the sound output device includes at least one speaker with a horn and is output from the speaker with a horn. The game sound effect is emitted to the outside through openings formed on the upper left and right sides of the front surface of the housing. According to this feature, by using a speaker with a horn as the sound output device, it becomes difficult to perform unauthorized processing on various devices inside the housing from the opening, and illegal acts can be effectively prevented, and the game effect is improved. Since the sound is emitted so as to spread around the head of the player, the audibility of the game effect sound by the player is improved.

[0010] The slot machine of the present invention comprises at least two horn-equipped speakers, and the game effect sound output from each of the horn-equipped speakers is separately emitted from the left and right openings. Is preferred. With this configuration, it is possible to separately emit sounds from the left and right openings, for example, so that the game effect sound can be improved.

[0011] In the slot machine of the present invention, it is preferable that the left and right openings are provided so as to output the game sound effects toward the player. In this way, the game effect sound is emitted from around the player and toward the player, so that the player's audibility of the game effect sound is significantly improved.

[0012] In the slot machine of the present invention, it is preferable that individual game sound effects corresponding to directions are output from the opening. By doing so, the game effect sound can be reproduced in stereo, and the sound quality of the game effect sound can be improved.

[0013] In the slot machine of the present invention, the stop operation means is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display areas, and each of the stop operation means is operated in response to a stop operation of each of the stop operation means. It is preferable that a predetermined game sound effect is output from the opening associated with. With this configuration, the player can recognize the operation position of the stop operation unit that has performed the stop operation based on the directionality of the game sound effect emitted from the opening, and the interest of the game is improved.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 shows a front view of a slot machine 1 as an example of the slot machine according to the present invention. At a predetermined location on the front of the slot machine 1, a display window 5L for allowing a player to visually recognize identification information such as symbols variably displayed by a variable display device 70 (see FIG. 2) as variable display means provided inside. ,
A variable display section 71 including a display window 5C and a display window 5R is provided.

When a player plays a game, when the insertion instruction lamp 19 is lit or blinking, the player uses a coin or a credit, which is an example of a value, to obtain a value of a desired size. Bet.

This slot machine 1 has a coin slot 1
8 and coins given as prizes can be stored as credits in a storage unit (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 and the like. In, a coin of a desired size can be bet by inserting a coin through the coin insertion slot 18 or by using a credit.

A storage unit (not shown) can store in advance a value of a predetermined size (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 50 coins) as a credit, and the stored number of credits ( The number of coins) is displayed on the credit indicator 26. Also,
When using a credit, the credit operation button 14a for three betting or the credit operation button 14b for one betting only has to be pressed, and when the credit operation button 14a for three betting is pressed, the credit display is displayed. 2
When the number of credits is subtracted from "6" by "3", the bet amount for three coins is set, and when the credit operation button 14b for one bet is pressed, the credit indicator 2 is displayed.
The number of credits is subtracted from "6" by "1", and the bet amount for one coin is set. A payment button 73 is operated to refund the credited value to the player. By pressing the payment button 73, the number of coins displayed on the credit display 26 is reduced to a value of the game. Is returned to the person.

When a player inserts, for example, one coin from the coin insertion slot 18, the start lamp 72 is turned on to indicate that the start lever 12 is operable and the game can be started. At the same time, one horizontal line of effective lines L in the middle of the display windows 5L, 5C and 5R.
Effective line display lamp 21 corresponding to 1 (hit line)
Is lit to indicate that the valid line L1 has become valid.

When two coins are inserted by the player through the coin insertion slot 18, the display windows 5L, 5C,
5R, upper, middle, lower three horizontal lines of effective lines L1,
Active line display lamps 21 and 2 corresponding to L2 and L2 '
2 is lit and a total of three effective lines L1, L2, L2 '
Is activated, and when three coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 by the player, the display windows 5L, 5L
C, 3R effective lines L in the upper, middle and lower rows of 5R
1, L2, L2 'and two lines of diagonal diagonal lines L
3, active line indicator lamps 21 and 2 corresponding to L3 '
2 and 23 are turned on, and a total of five effective lines L1, L2,
L2 ', L3, and L3' become effective.

The number, shape, etc. of the activated lines activated according to the bet number of such valuables as coins and credits can be arbitrarily changed, and are not limited to the embodiment. Absent. The number of activated lines activated according to the bet amount can also be arbitrarily changed. For example, when one coin is inserted, all five activated lines L are activated.
1, L2, L2 ', L3, L3' may be validated.

Next, when the start lever 12 is pressed while the start lamp 72 is lit, the variable display device 70 is operated, and a plurality of types of symbols are continuously changed in each of the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is displayed as follows.
Then, the player operates the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9 provided below the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, respectively.
By pressing R, each display window 5 corresponding to each of them can be operated.
Each symbol is stopped in the upper, middle, and lower display areas of L, 5C, and 5R.

In each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, operation valid lamps 11L, 11C, 11R for lighting or blinking to indicate that the pressing operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are effectively received are respectively provided. Is provided,
The light is turned off in response to a pressing operation of each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. In addition, these stop buttons 9L,
Around the 9C and 9R, a display lamp 105 that is turned on when, for example, it is determined that the shift to the big bonus is permitted is provided.

The order in which the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed is undefined, and can be arbitrarily selected by the player. For example, when the left stop button 9L is pressed first, the corresponding operation enable lamp 11L is pressed. Is turned off, the symbol is stopped and displayed in the display window 5L, and the center stop button 9 is displayed.
When C is pressed, the operation valid lamp 11C is turned off and the symbol is stopped and displayed in the display window 5C. Thus, any two of the three display windows (for example, the display window 5
(L, 5C), when the symbols are stopped and displayed at the stage where the symbols of the same type are aligned and displayed on predetermined effective lines in both display windows, a reach is established. In addition,
When the player does not press the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, each display window 5 is set after a predetermined variable display time elapses.
The display contents displayed on L, 5C, and 5R automatically and sequentially stop, for example, in the priority order of the display window 5L, the display window 5C, and the display window 5R.

At the time when the variable display device 70 is stopped, a predetermined combination of specific symbols is displayed on any of the activated lines activated according to the bet amount. Is a prize, and a predetermined value is given to the player by paying out a predetermined number of coins. In particular, when a predetermined combination of special symbols is displayed and a jackpot is won, coins are paid out and a BB (Big Bonus) as a special game state advantageous to the player is provided. A predetermined game value is provided by providing a RB (regular bonus) or the like.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a box-shaped main body 2a (see FIG. 2) having an open front, and a front panel 2b (FIG. 3) rotatably supported by the side end of the main body 2a. The lock is released by inserting a predetermined key into the locking device 3 and rotating it clockwise to open the front panel 2b. In addition, when a big bonus described later is terminated or an error occurs during a game, the game cannot be resumed until a reset operation is performed. This operation is performed by inserting the key and operating in the counterclockwise direction.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front surface of the front panel 2b, a display panel 77 for displaying the various prize contents described above, the number of coins to be paid out set corresponding to the various prize contents, game contents, and the like. And sound output units 78a and 78b for outputting various game effect sounds to be described later are provided on the left and right sides, respectively. Further, a plurality of gaming effect lamps 24 are provided above the display panel 77, and are lit in various light emitting modes in various states such as during a big bonus or a regular bonus, and when paying out coins. Also, front panel 2
b near the coin storage tray 30 protruding from the lower front part of
A sound output unit 79 for outputting various game sound effects is provided. Reference numeral 20 denotes a game over lamp, which is lit or flashed when the slot machine is stopped (game over).

On the front face of the front panel 2b, a coin return button 16 used for clearing a jam of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 and the number of executed big bonus games and bonus games. , And a payout number display 27 for displaying the number of coins awarded when a winning of a predetermined content is established. In addition,
The number of coins to be awarded to the player when a predetermined winning is established is set in advance in accordance with each winning content, and the upper limit (50) of the storage unit is usually set.
The value provided within a range not exceeding the number of coins is stored as a credit, and when the storage exceeds the upper limit (50), coins exceeding the upper limit are transferred from the coin payout exit 29 to the coin storage tray 30. It is configured to be paid out.

FIG. 2 shows an internal structure of the main body 2a. In a substantially central portion of the main body 2a, a plurality of reels 6L, 6C, and 6R (in this embodiment, three reels) around which a belt-shaped reel sheet (see FIG. 5) on which a plurality of types of symbols are printed is wound around the outer periphery. ) Are provided. Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is configured to rotate and stop independently by a reel drive motor 7L, 7C, 7R composed of a stepping motor provided correspondingly.
The rotation of 6C and 6R causes the display windows 5L and 5R to rotate.
The various symbols are displayed while continuously changing in C and 5R.

In each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, a reel position detecting sensor 8L, 8 for detecting a reference position of each reel.
C, 8R are provided, and the reel position detection sensors 8L, 8C, 8R can derive the stop positions of predetermined symbols, and the reels 6L, 6R.
C, a plurality of irradiation lamps 100 to 102 that can individually irradiate a specific region from the back surface in 6R, respectively, upper, middle,
Three are provided at the lower stage, and mainly function as a backlight.

Below the variable display device 70, a coin storage tank 37 for storing coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 is provided via a guide rail 80 fixed to the upper surface of a lower plate constituting the main body 2a. It is arranged so that it can be pulled out forward. A coin payout motor 38 is provided below the coin storage tank 37, and the coins in the coin storage tank 37 are discharged from the coin outlet 40 by the rotation of the coin payout motor 38. The discharged coin is detected by a payout coin sensor 39 provided in the vicinity of the coin discharge port 40, and then discharged from the coin payout port 29 to the coin storage tray 30 through a return coin flow path 95 described later. Note that the coin payout motor 38
Is controlled to stop when the payout coin sensor 39 detects a predetermined number of payout coins.

On the side of the coin storage tank 37, a probability setting switch 44 for changing the winning probability is provided on the front, a power switch 81, and the game is played again at the end of the big bonus or when an error occurs during the game. A power supply unit 83 provided with a reset switch 82 and the like for resetting to a state where it can be continued is provided. The probability setting switch 44 is used to connect a specific key possessed by the manager of the game arcade or the like to the key slot 8 provided on the upper front of the power supply unit 83.
4 to perform an operation by performing a predetermined key operation. Reference numeral 45 denotes a control unit for performing game control of the slot machine in the present embodiment, and includes a microcomputer and the like.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the front panel 2b. A coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 is introduced into the coin storage tank 37 at a substantially central portion of the rear surface of the front panel 2b. A coin selector 35 is fixedly provided. On the upstream side of the inserted coin selector 35, there is provided an illegal coin discharging section 94. An illegal coin having a size and a thickness different from those of an appropriate coin is located above the return coin flow path 95 provided below the inserted coin selector 35. The coin is discharged to the insertion slot and returned to the coin storage tray 30 through the coin payout port 29.

A flow path switching solenoid 33 is provided downstream of the unauthorized coin discharge section 94 so as to selectively switch the flowing coin flow path. At normal time, the flow path switching solenoid 33 is excited, and the flowing-down coin flows down without switching the flow path, and is detected by the inserted coin sensor 36 provided on the downstream side. It is being stored. For example, when the number of credits has reached 50 and coins are inserted through the coin insertion slot 18 or coins are paid out to the player, the flow path switching solenoid 33 is used.
Is released, the flow path is switched, and the coin is guided to the return coin flow path 95 via the return flow path.

As described above, the sound output units 78 provided on the upper left and right sides of the front panel 2b, respectively.
On the back side of a and 78b, speakers 110 and 111 with horns as sound output devices are fixed, and
A speaker 28 as an audio output device is fixed with screws on the back side of the audio output section 79 formed at a predetermined lower portion of the front panel 2b.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the speaker 28 as the sound output device and the horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111 are provided inside the housing 2. 18, operation of the start lever 12, stop buttons 9 L, 9
When various operations are performed during the game, such as the operation of C and 9R, when a combination of specific symbols is displayed on an activated line, and a predetermined winning condition is satisfied, or when a big bonus is obtained. In various game states such as when a game or a regular bonus game is being executed, a predetermined game sound effect or the like corresponding to the game state is output to each speaker 28 and the horn-equipped speakers 110 and 1.
11 is output.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the slot machine 1. The control circuit includes a control unit 45 as a control center, and the control unit 45 has a function of controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 as described below. The control unit 45 is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips, and includes a CPU 46 capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a ROM 47 storing an operation program of the CPU 46, and a ROM for storing necessary data. And a read / write RAM 48. Further, an I / O port 49 for ensuring signal consistency between the CPU 46 and an external circuit, and a CPU
Initial reset circuit 51 for applying a reset pulse to 46
A clock generation circuit 52 that supplies a clock signal to the CPU 46; a pulse frequency division circuit (interrupt pulse generation circuit) 53 that frequency-divides the clock signal from the clock generation circuit 52 and periodically supplies an interrupt pulse to the CPU 46; , CPU 46
An address decoding circuit 54 for decoding address data from the CPU, a random number generating circuit 103 for generating random numbers used for predetermining winning of predetermined contents at the same time as the start of the game, and a random number for sampling the generated random value. A numerical sampling circuit 104.

The CPU 46 can execute the operation of the interrupt control routine in accordance with the interrupt pulse periodically given from the pulse dividing circuit 53. The address decode circuit 54 decodes address data from the CPU 46, and stores the data in the ROM 47, the RAM 48, the I / O port 4
9. A chip select signal is given to the sound generator 50, respectively.

In this embodiment, the programmable ROM 47 is used as the ROM 47 so that the contents thereof can be rewritten, that is, the program for the CPU 46 stored therein can be changed when necessary. ing. Then, the CPU 46 responds to input of control signals from various devices according to a program stored in the ROM 47, and provides control signals to the various devices.

At the I / O port 49, a coin sensor 36 for detecting coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 and a coin to be paid out by the coin payout motor 38 are detected via a switch sensor circuit 55. Payout coin sensor 39, a start switch 13 for detecting a pressing operation of the start lever 12, a settlement switch 76 for detecting an operation of a settlement button 73, a reset switch 4 for detecting a key operation of the locking device 3, and a credit operation. A credit switch 15 for detecting the operation of the button 14, a key switch 43 for detecting a predetermined key operation in the key slot 84, a probability setting switch 44 for enabling input reception by the key switch 43, a power switch 81, Pressing the reset switch 82 and pressing the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is detected. Stop switch 10L, 10C,
10R, a full tank sensor 42 for detecting the amount of coins in the coin storage tank 37, and reel position sensors 8L, 8C, 8R for detecting the positions of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

The I / O port 49 is connected to reel drive motors 7L, 7C, 7R via a motor circuit 56, the coin payout motor 38 via a motor circuit 57, and a solenoid. The flow path switching solenoid 33 is connected via a circuit 58 and LE
Through the D circuit 59, the game number display 25, the credit display 26, and the number-of-payouts display 27 are respectively connected. Also, through the lamp circuit 60, the game effect lamp 24, the insertion instruction lamp 19, the activated line display lamp 2
1, 22, 23, operation valid lamps 11L, 11C, 11
R, a game over lamp 20, a start lamp 72, a display lamp 105, and irradiation lamps 100 to 102 are respectively connected.

The speaker 28 and the horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111 are connected to the address decode circuit 54 via a sound generator 50 and an amplifier 61, respectively. Note that a predetermined current is supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the various devices and control circuits described above.
The RAM 48 is configured to be supplied with a current for storing data from the backup power supply 63. Even if the current is not supplied from the power supply circuit 62 due to a power failure, the probability set value and the game state For a predetermined period.

The CPU 46 in this embodiment includes:
A communication unit 92 for performing data communication with a management computer 91 installed in the hall via a communication cable 93
Is connected, and an abnormal signal, game information, and the like can be transmitted to the management computer 91 as appropriate.

FIG. 5 is a development view showing symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery of each of the aforementioned reels 6L (left reel), reel 6C (middle reel), and reel 6R (right reel). I have. Numerals shown on the left side of the figure are symbol numbers, and "black 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", and "black 7" corresponding to each symbol number of "1" to "21".
Twenty-one symbols including symbols such as "bell", "cherry", and "plum (hereinafter referred to as JAC)" are drawn.

Next, a sound output device and a sound output unit 78 applied to the slot machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention.
The detailed configurations of a, 78b, and 79 will be described below.

Various game effect sounds in this embodiment are recorded in a stereo system, and are stored in a storage unit (not shown) provided in the sound generator 50.
In the various game states, a predetermined game sound effect is selected and the speaker 28 and the horn-equipped speaker 11 are registered in advance.
0 and 111 are output.

This "game sound effect" is, as described above,
For example, when various operations are performed during the game, such as insertion of a coin into the coin insertion slot 18, operation of the start lever 12, operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, or a valid combination in which a specific symbol combination is activated. It is displayed on the line and is not limited to only output when the winning condition of the predetermined content is satisfied, or when a big bonus game or a regular bonus game is being executed. It also includes game sound effects output corresponding to various game states.

Next, the detailed configuration of the sound output units 78a and 78b will be described. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, vertically elongated openings 113 are respectively formed on the left and right sides of the display panel 77 formed on the upper part of the front panel 2 b, and in front of the left and right openings 113. , A substantially triangular cover body 114 is attached, and
On the back side of 13, speakers 110 and 111 with horn are provided, respectively. The left and right sound output units 78
Since a and 78b have the same configuration, only the configuration of the audio output unit 78a will be particularly described in FIGS. 6 to 8, and the description of the audio output unit 78b will be omitted.

The cover 114 is formed of a synthetic resin material, and circular holes formed at upper, middle, and lower positions on the front surface thereof have small-diameter holes 11 for output.
Speaker net 116 made of an iron material formed with a plurality of 5
a, 116b, and 116c are attached, and especially the middle speaker net 116b is attached to a hole provided on the back side of a concave portion formed like a cone-shaped speaker.

The cover body 114 thus configured is
It is attached to the front panel 2b via screws while being housed in a recess 117 formed around the opening 113 on the front surface of the front panel 2b. The recess 117
Is formed so as to face the center of the front panel 2b, as shown in FIG.

The speaker with horn 110 (111)
A horn 118 molded in a hollow shape from a synthetic resin material,
In this embodiment, the driver unit 123 is used as a speaker for outputting a high-frequency sound. Further, the tip opening of the horn 118 is formed substantially in the same shape as the opening 113 formed in the front panel 2b.

The horn-equipped speaker 110 in which the horn 118 is integrally provided in advance as described above has the front end opening of the horn 118 fitted into the recess 119 formed on the back surface side of the opening 113 in the front panel 2b. The upper and lower ends of the mounting piece 120 integrally formed on the inner surface thereof,
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the horn 118 is fixed to a vertically extending support piece 121 formed on the upper surface of the rear surface of the front panel 2 b by a screw. It is provided so as to be covered. The opening 113 and the recess 119 are also provided in the recess 1 on the front surface.
Like FIG. 17, it is formed so as to face the center of the front panel 2b.

The horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111
The performance of the horn 118 and the shape of the horn 118 are not particularly limited, and the length, shape, material, and the like of the horn 118 can be variously modified.

Further, the horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111 in this embodiment are fixed to a support piece 121 formed on the back surface of the front panel 2b via a mounting piece 120 formed on the side surface of the horn 118 in advance. However, the fixing position is not particularly limited to this, and the fixing position can be fixed at any position.However, in order not to reduce the sound quality, for example, the fixing position is fixed to a strong member that is unlikely to generate vibration. Is preferred. The driver unit 123 is connected to the front panel 2
It may be fixed directly to a predetermined location such as b.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a plurality of small-diameter holes 122 for sound emission are formed at predetermined lower portions of the front panel 2b, and the back surface of the holes 122 is formed. , A speaker 28 is fixedly mounted via a screw, and a sound output unit 79 of the speaker 28 constitutes a sound output unit 79. In this embodiment, the speaker 28 has a relatively large diameter and uses a woofer suitable for outputting a low frequency range.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined game state is set, the CPU 46 responds to the game state based on a predetermined program registered in the ROM 47 or the like in advance. The reproduction signal of the predetermined game effect sound is output to the sound generator 50. The sound generator 50 that has received this signal amplifies the sound through the amplifier 61 and outputs the sounds of different frequency bands in the game effect sound to be reproduced to the speaker 28 and the horned speakers 110 and 11, respectively.
Outputs separately from one. Therefore, high sound quality of the game effect sound can be achieved with a simple configuration without using an expensive speaker or the like.

The horn-equipped speakers 110,
111 and the speaker 28 include a box-shaped main body 2a having an open front surface, and a front panel 2 which allows the front opening to be freely opened and closed.
b, the speakers 28 and the horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111
The sound of the opposite polarity generated from the back side of the housing 2 is confined in the housing 2 and is prevented from sneaking forward. That is, the housing 2
Functions as a so-called enclosure, so that sound quality is effectively prevented from being reduced.

In particular, the left and right horned speakers 11
From 0 and 111, a treble range of the game effect sound mainly reproduced is output, and this treble range is emitted to the outside through an opening 113 provided in an upper portion of the front panel 2b. Outputs a low range of the game effect sound mainly reproduced, and the low range is emitted to the outside through a plurality of holes 122 provided in a lower portion of the front panel 2b. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the treble range of the game sound effect is output above the player Y who plays the game on the slot machine 1 installed in the hall or the like. Since the audibility of the sound effect is improved, and the low range of the game effect sound is output below the player Y, for example, even if the output of the low range is increased, the player Y may feel uncomfortable. A powerful dynamic sound can be provided without giving.

Further, a speaker with a horn having a horn 118 is applied as an audio output device for outputting a game sound effect emitted from openings 113 provided at predetermined positions on the upper left and right sides of the front panel 2b. Therefore, it is difficult to easily break the horn 118 made of a synthetic resin material or the like, even if an unauthorized process is performed from the outside of the housing 2 to various devices installed inside the main body 2a through the opening 113. Not only that, but the disposition position of the driver unit 123 in which the diaphragm and the like are built is moved away from the opening 113, so that illegal acts can be effectively prevented.

Further, even when a sufficient space for disposing the sound output device is not provided on the back surface of the front panel 2b, the horn 118 extending from the back surface of the sound output portions 78a and 78b to the inside of the main body portion 2a is provided. If the horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111 are used, it is possible to arrange at least the driver unit 123 in an empty space in the main body 2a, so that the horn-equipped speaker is not affected by the size and shape of the driver unit 123. Speaker 1
10 and 111 can be provided at desired positions. In this embodiment, the speaker 28 is not provided with a horn, but needless to say, the speaker 28 may be a speaker with a horn. Further, such a speaker with a horn may not be provided in plural as in the present embodiment, as long as the game sound effect is emitted from each of the left and right openings 113. The horn in the speaker is formed bifurcated,
The two openings at the tip may extend to the left and right openings 113, respectively.

In particular, game sound effects output from the horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111 are separately emitted to the outside from openings 113 provided respectively on the upper left and right sides of the front panel 2b. And Figure 9
As shown in (a) and (b), since the game effect sound is emitted so as to spread around the head of the player, the audibility of the game effect sound by the player is improved. Further, as shown particularly in FIG. 9B, the horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111, the opening 113, and the cover 11
4 is formed so as to face the center of the front panel 2b, so that a particularly high treble range in the game effect sound is output to the player. Audibility is further improved.

Furthermore, since the game effect sounds output from the two horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111 are separately emitted from the left and right openings 113, the sounds are respectively transmitted from the left and right openings. It is possible to release them separately, that is, for example, to release a predetermined sound only from one of the openings 113 depending on the situation, or to release different sounds such as melody, scale, sound quality, and the like. The sound can be improved.

Since the game effect sound is recorded by stereo recording and can be reproduced by the two horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111 having different output directions, the sound effect of the game effect sound can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the left, center,
Along with the stop operation of each of the right stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, the game effect sound has a predetermined speaker 11 with a horn.
0 and 111 are output. For example, at the time of the stop operation of the left stop button 9L, the predetermined game effect sound is output only from the left horn-equipped speaker 110 and emitted to the outside from the sound output unit 78a, and the right stop button 9R is stopped. At the time of operation, the predetermined game sound effect is transmitted to the right speaker 111 with a horn.
Only when the stop button 9C at the center is stopped, the predetermined game effect sound is simultaneously output from the left and right horn-equipped speakers 110 and 111 and the respective sounds are output simultaneously. Opening 1
13 to be released.

As described above, the sound output units 78a and 78b are provided at different positions in the housing 2, respectively, and the stop buttons 9L, 9C and 9R pressed in response to the pressing operation of the predetermined stop buttons 9L, 9C and 9R. By emitting the game effect sound only from the predetermined sound output units 78a and 78b associated in advance with the player, the player does not need to look at the positions of the stop buttons 9L, 9C and 9R that have performed the stop operation. Can be confirmed by the directionality of the sound emitted from the sound output units 78a and 78b, and the interest of the game is improved.

Each element in each of the above embodiments corresponds to the present invention as follows.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a variable display means (variable display device 70) having a variable display area (variable display section 71) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and displayed in the variable display area. Stop operation means (stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) capable of stopping symbols, when the display result of the variable display area is a predetermined specific display mode, A slot machine provided with a predetermined game value and provided with an audio output device capable of outputting game sound effects and the like, wherein the audio output device includes at least one horn-equipped speaker (110, 111). ), And the game effect sound output from the horn-equipped speaker is provided in an opening (opening 113) formed on each of the upper left and right sides on the front surface of the housing (2) It is adapted to be more released to the outside.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, at least two horn-equipped speakers (110, 111) are provided, and game sound effects output from these horn-equipped speakers are output from the left and right openings (openings 113). Each is released separately.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the left and right openings (openings 113) are provided so as to emit the game sound effects toward the player.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the opening (the opening 1) is provided.
13), individual game sound effects corresponding to the directions are emitted.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the stop operation means (stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display areas (variable display section 71). According to the stop operation of the stop operation means, a predetermined game sound effect is emitted from the opening (opening 113) associated with each of the stop operation means.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, although coins have been used as game media, the game media is not limited to such small piece media, and spherical pachinko balls or the like may be used.

Further, the game effect sounds are not limited to various game effect sounds output from the sound output device in a state where the player is playing a game as described in the above embodiment. It also includes various game sound effects and the like output from the sound output device when the player is not playing a game.

The “game value” described in the claims of the present invention is not limited to coins and credits as examples of value provided to the player as described in the above embodiment, It includes all benefits related to the game, such as a big bonus and a regular bonus, which are advantageous game states for the player.

[0075]

The present invention has the following effects.

(A) According to the first aspect of the invention, since the sound output device is a speaker with a horn, it becomes difficult to perform unauthorized processing on various devices inside the housing from the opening, and Can be effectively prevented, and the game effect sound is emitted so as to spread around the head of the player, so that the audibility of the game effect sound by the player is improved.

(B) According to the second aspect of the invention, the sound can be separately emitted from the left and right openings, and the like, and the game sound effect can be improved.

(C) According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the game effect sound is emitted from around the player and toward the player, the audibility of the game effect sound by the player is improved. I do.

(D) According to the fourth aspect of the invention, since the game effect sound can be reproduced in stereo, the sound quality of the game effect sound can be improved.

(E) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the player can recognize the operation position of the stop operation means that has performed the stop operation by the directionality of the game sound effect emitted from the opening. And the interest of the game is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a slot machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an internal structural diagram of the slot machine of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of a front panel of the slot machine of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a development view showing symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reel.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part showing a configuration of a sound output unit.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the sound output unit.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 7;

FIGS. 9A and 9B are schematic diagrams showing the directionality of the game effect sound output from the sound output unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 slot machine 2 housing 2a main body 2b front panel 3 locking device 4 reset switch 5L, 5C, 5R display window 6L, 6C, 6R reel 7L, 7C, 7R reel drive motor 8L, 8C, 8R reel position detection sensor 9L, 9C, 9R Stop button 10L, 10C, 10R Stop switch 11L, 11C, 11R Operation valid lamp 12 Start lever 13 Start switch 14a Credit operation button 14b Credit operation button 15 Credit switch 16 Coin return button 18 Coin slot 19 Insertion instruction lamp 20 Game over lamps 21, 22, 23 Active line display lamps 24 Game effect lamps 25 Number of games display 26 Credit display 27 Number of payouts display 28 Speaker 29 Coin payout exit 30 Coin storage 33 channel switching solenoid 35 inserted coin selector 36 inserted coin sensor 37 coin storage tank 38 coin payout motor 39 payout coin sensor 40 coin outlet 42 full tank sensor 43 key switch 44 probability setting switch 45 control unit 46 CPU 47 ROM 48 RAM 49 I / O port 50 Sound generator 51 Initial reset circuit 52 Clock generation circuit 53 Pulse frequency dividing circuit 54 Address decoding circuit 55 Switch / sensor circuit 56, 57 Motor circuit 58 Solenoid circuit 59 LED circuit 60 Lamp circuit 61 Amplifier 62 Power supply circuit 63 Backup power supply Reference Signs List 70 Variable display device 71 Variable display unit 72 Start lamp 73 Settlement button 76 Settlement switch 77 Display panel 78a, 78b Sound output unit 79 Sound output unit 0 Guide rail 81 Power switch 82 Reset switch 83 Power supply unit 84 Key slot 91 Management computer 92 Communication unit 93 Communication cable 94 Illegal coin discharge unit 95 Return coin flow path 100-102 Irradiation lamp 103 Random number generation circuit 104 Random number sampling Circuit 105 Indicator lamp 110, 111 Speaker with horn 113 Opening 114 Cover body 115 Holes 116a to 116c Speaker net 117 Depression 118 Horn 119 Depression 120 Mounting piece 121 Support piece 122 Hole 123 Driver unit L1 Effective line L2, L2 'Effective line L3, L3 'effective line

Claims (5)

[Claims] A variable display unit having a variable display area capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols; and a stop operation unit capable of stopping symbols displayed in the variable display area; When the display result of the display area becomes a predetermined specific display mode, a predetermined game value is provided to the player, and a sound output device capable of outputting a game sound effect or the like is provided. A slot machine comprising: the sound output device includes at least one horn-equipped speaker; and the game effect sound output from the horn-equipped speaker is formed on each of upper left and right sides on a front surface of a housing. A slot machine characterized by being discharged outside through an opening. 2. The horn-equipped loudspeaker has at least two horns.
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the game sound effect output from each of the horn-equipped speakers is separately emitted from the left and right openings. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the left and right openings are provided so as to emit the game sound effects toward a player. 4. An individual game sound effect corresponding to a direction is emitted from the opening.
The slot machine according to any of the above. 5. The stop operation means is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display areas provided, and is associated with each of the stop operation means according to a stop operation of each of the stop operation means. 2. A predetermined game sound effect is emitted from the opening.
A slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.