JP2002320708A - Method of notifying information in game machine, and slot machine carrying out the method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player to discriminate the form of winning a prize in distinction from the form of a miss even when the mode of winning the prize is set by the combination of different patterns, and to eliminate the possibility of even a beginner overlooking a notice pattern when the notice pattern appears. SOLUTION: This slot machine is provided with a plurality of reels 8a, 8b, 8c with a plurality of patterns shown on the outer peripheral surfaces, and a pattern display window 20 displaying the stopped patterns of the respective reels 8a, 8b, 8c so as to be visible to a player. When the prescribed patterns of the prescribed reels are displayed in the pattern display window 20 at the stop of the reels, a light source 19 is put in light emitting operation to make a display which shows the relation of the patterns between the reels on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels, thus notifying the player of prescribed information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information notification method for notifying a player of predetermined information during a game operation by a gaming machine such as a slot machine, and a slot machine in which the method is implemented.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A typical conventional slot machine has three reels incorporated in an airframe. Each reel has a plurality of symbols on its outer peripheral surface, and the outer peripheral surface of each reel faces the symbol display window of the front panel. As each reel rotates, a plurality of symbols on each reel appear to move from the symbol display window. A stop button switch is provided for each reel, and when the player sequentially presses the stop button switch after the three reels rotate at the same time by the game start operation, the corresponding reel stops rotating.

[0003] When all the reels are stopped and three winning symbols are arranged on the winning line, the game becomes a "winning".
A predetermined number of medals according to the type of winning are paid out as a payout for the game. When three special winning symbols are arranged on the winning line, the game becomes “special winning”, and the player is given an opportunity to execute a bonus game. The player can obtain a large number of medals by executing this bonus game.

[0004] In a conventional slot machine, when a game start operation is performed, a lottery process is executed inside the machine. When the lottery is won, a so-called pull-in stop control is executed, based on the lottery result and the timing of the stop operation by the player, to stop the reels so as to draw the symbol which has won the lottery on the winning line.

In recent models, when the above "special prize" is won by lottery, the stop operation of each reel is controlled so that a specific symbol combination pattern appears in the symbol display window. The player is informed implicitly by the lottery. The combination pattern of symbols for the purpose of notifying the lottery result is generally called a “reach eye” or a “pattern eye”. Here, the combination pattern of the symbols for notification is collectively referred to as a “notification pattern”.

[0006]

In a conventional typical slot machine, a prize or a special prize is established when three predetermined same symbols are arranged on a prize line, while different symbols are formed on a prize line. When three are arranged, it is configured to lose. For this reason, the winning and special winning modes are uniform, have few variations, and there is a limit to diversifying the game. In order to avoid a monotonous winning or special winning mode, a winning pattern may be established even when different symbols are arranged on the winning line, but if such a winning mode is set. , It is not easy to make a distinction from the loss mode.

[0007] The notification pattern such as the above-mentioned "reach eyes" is composed of a combination of predetermined symbols with no winning or special winning, that is, a combination of different symbols, but is lost. Since there are many combinations of symbols, especially for beginners, there is a problem that even if an announcement pattern appears, it is highly likely that the announcement pattern will be overlooked.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problem. Even when a winning mode based on a combination of different symbols is set, it can be distinguished from a losing mode, and when a notification pattern appears. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of notifying a game machine of information that a beginner may not overlook, and a slot machine in which the method is implemented.

[0009]

An information notifying method according to the present invention is for notifying predetermined information to a player during a game operation by a gaming machine. The gaming machine includes a plurality of rotating members having a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface thereof, and a symbol display window for displaying a symbol of each rotating member so that a player can visually recognize the symbols. When a predetermined symbol of a predetermined rotating member is displayed in the symbol display window, predetermined information is notified to the player by displaying a relation of the symbol between the rotating members.

The above-mentioned "rotating member" is typically a reel, but is not limited to this, and may be an endless belt. In order to display the relation of the symbols between the rotating members, various places such as an outer peripheral surface of the rotating member, a symbol display window, etc. are conceivable, and the display method is also limited to a specific method. Not something.

The gaming machine is typically a slot machine, but the information notification method according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine having a plurality of rotating members and a symbol display window. The “predetermined information” notified to the player includes information on whether or not a prize or a special prize has been established, information on whether or not a notification pattern has occurred, and the like.

According to the present invention, even if a winning mode is set by a combination of different symbols, the relationship between those symbols is displayed, so that the player can distinguish and distinguish the lost mode. In addition, when the notification pattern appears, the relation of the symbols constituting the notification pattern is displayed, so that even a beginner does not overlook this.

In the slot machine according to the present invention, the above-described information notification method is implemented, and a player can visually recognize a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface, and symbols on each reel. A symbol display window, a light source that illuminates the outer peripheral surface of the reel, and a control device that controls the operation of the light source according to whether or not to notify predetermined information to a player during the game operation. Have. The control device, when a predetermined symbol of a predetermined reel is displayed in the symbol display window, by operating the light source to display on the outer peripheral surface of the reel the relationship between the symbols between the reels, the player To inform predetermined information.

The "light source" includes an LED, a fluorescent lamp, a black light, an electroluminescence (EL), and the like.
Various types can be used, but a multicolor light source may be used. In a preferred embodiment, a light source is arranged inside the reel in order to illuminate the outer peripheral surface of the reel from behind, but when illuminating the outer peripheral surface of the reel from the front, a light source is provided at an obliquely upper position in front of the reel. Place. The “control device” can be realized by a dedicated hardware circuit, but can also be realized by a programmed computer.

Various methods are conceivable for operating the light source to display the relation between the reels on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In a preferred embodiment, the light source is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. A second symbol indicating the relationship with the symbols on the other reels is displayed at a predetermined symbol position on the outer peripheral surface of a predetermined reel by using a multicolor light source that illuminates from behind. When not informing the predetermined information, the control device emits the light in the same color as the second symbol so that the second symbol does not appear on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, and notifies the predetermined information. Causes the light source to emit light in a color different from the second symbol so that the second symbol appears on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. Instead of the above-described method, a second symbol is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel with a fluorescent ink or the like, and when notifying predetermined information, light of a predetermined wavelength is irradiated on the outer peripheral surface of the reel from a light source. Then, the second symbol may appear.

In another slot machine according to the present invention, there are provided a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface, a symbol display window for displaying a symbol of each reel so that a player can visually recognize the symbols, A display device for displaying a symbol relationship between reels on a symbol display window, and a control device for controlling the operation of the display device according to whether or not to notify predetermined information to a player during a game operation And The control device, when a predetermined symbol of a predetermined reel is displayed in the symbol display window, by operating the display device to perform a display indicating the relationship of the symbols between the reels in the symbol display window, the player To inform predetermined information.

There are various methods for displaying the relation between the reels on the symbol display window. In a preferred embodiment, as the display device, the display position of the symbol of each reel is displayed on the symbol display window. A light emitting device having a plurality of light emitters is used to indicate The control device, when a predetermined symbol of a predetermined reel is displayed in the symbol display window, emits a light emitter at the corresponding position to display the relationship of the symbols between the reels displayed in the symbol display window. I do.

Light emitting diodes (LED), electroluminescence (EL) and the like are used as the "light emitting body". The luminous body may be arranged outside the symbol display window (for example, along the outer periphery) or may be arranged inside the symbol display window.

[0019]

FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. Airframe 1 of this slot machine
A door 3 is attached to the front opening of the box-shaped main body 2 so as to be openable and closable. In the hollow interior of the main body 2, FIG.
As shown in the figure, a circuit board 5 on which a reel block 4 and a control device to be described later are mounted is mounted at an upper position, and a medal dispenser 6 is mounted at a lower position.

The reel block 4 comprises a metal frame 7
, Three reels 8a, 8b, 8c are integrally assembled. Each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c has a strip-shaped tape attached to the outer peripheral surface of a reel frame. On the surface of the strip-shaped tape, symbols of a predetermined number of frames (for example, 21 frames) are shown at regular intervals. I have. The symbols include a special winning symbol for forming a special winning, a small winning pattern for forming other winnings called a small winning, a symbol not related to winning, and the like. Stepping motors 9a, 9b, 9c for individually rotating and driving the reels 8a, 8b, 8c are assembled to the reel block 4.

The front surface of the door 3 is composed of a front panel 11 having a symbol display window 20, an upper panel 12 and a lower panel 13 for displaying a model name and game information. Each of the panels 11, 12, 13 is formed by performing silk screen printing on the surface of a transparent synthetic resin plate or tempered glass.

Below the front panel 11, a starting lever 1 is provided.
Four or three stop button switches 15a, 15b, 15c and a medal slot 16 are provided, and a medal discharge port 17 and a medal tray 18 are provided below the lower panel 13, respectively. The medal insertion slot 16 is a part for receiving insertion of medals. The starting lever 14 has three reels 8a,
Operated to start 8b and 8c simultaneously. The three stop button switches 15a, 15b, 15c are operated to individually stop the corresponding reels 8a, 8b, 8c.

An uncolored and transparent design display window 20 for displaying the design of each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c in a moving state and a stopped state so that a player can visually recognize the design in the center of the plate surface of the front panel 11. Are formed. This symbol display window 20
Has a horizontally long rectangular shape, and the reel block 4
Of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c. When the reels are stopped, symbols for three frames are displayed on the symbol display window 20 for each reel.
In the field of view. As shown in FIG. 3, the front panel 11 has a total of five winning lines L1 to L, which are upper, middle, lower, and oblique so as to cross the symbol display window 20.
5 is represented. When the reels are stopped, the symbols of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c are arranged on the pay lines L1 to L5.

In this slot machine, a plurality of medals are inserted and stored in the medal insertion slot 16 in advance, and a game can be played using the stored medals. For this purpose, a stored number display 32 for digitally displaying the number of stored medals is provided on the front surface of the door 3 for selecting the number of used medals for one game.
There are provided various types of bet button switches 33, 34, 35, and a settlement switch 36 for instructing settlement of stored medals.

For one medal being inserted into the medal slot 16 or using one stored medal by pressing the third bet button switch 35, five pay lines L1 to L1 are used.
Only the center pay line L1 out of L5 is activated. In response to the insertion of two medals into the medal insertion slot 16 or the use of two stored medals by pressing the second bet button switch 34, three upper, middle, and lower winning lines L1 to L1 are used.
L3 is activated. All of the five pay lines L1 to L5 are activated when three medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 16 or three stored medals are used by pressing the first bet button switch 33.

When all the reels 8a, 8b, 8c are stopped and a special winning symbol or a small winning symbol combination is aligned on an effective winning line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. "Bonus game" where you can get a lot of medals when special winning symbol combinations are aligned
Move to.

In this embodiment, in order to allow the player to select between a game mode in which one to three medals are inserted for each game and a game mode in which a game is played using stored medals, the player is switched. A switch 37 is provided.

After the medal is inserted into the medal slot 16 or the winning line is activated by operating the bet button switches 33, 34 and 35, when the start lever 14 is operated, a lottery process is performed inside the machine. . After that, when the stop button switches 15a, 15b, 15c are pressed, if the small win is a lottery, the reels 8a, 8b are stopped so that the small win winning symbol stops on the activated pay line. , 8
The stop operation of c is controlled.

If the special prize is won by lottery, the stop operation of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c is controlled so that the special prize symbol stops on the activated prize line. This stop control is realized by sliding the reels 8a, 8b, 8c within the range of a predetermined number of frames and displacing the symbol when the player performs a stop operation. If the target symbol cannot be stopped on the activated pay line, reel stop control is executed so that the above-described notification pattern appears in the symbol display window 20.

In the lottery process, the random number generated by the random number generator is sampled, and it is determined whether or not the sampled random number value is within a predetermined range. It is determined whether or not a symbol is a lottery. It is to be noted that this kind of lottery process is known, and a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

A plurality of light sources 19 for illuminating the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c toward the symbol display window 20 from behind are arranged inside the reel block 4. In this embodiment, each light source 19 has a corresponding one of the reels 8a, 8
It is composed of three light emitting diodes Lp1, Lp2, Lp3 provided at the respective stop positions of the symbols b and 8c. Each light emitting diode Lp1, Lp2, Lp3
Emit red, green, and blue light, respectively, and can generate illumination light of a desired color. In addition,
As each light source 19, a light source that can emit red, green, and blue light with a single chip may be used.

On each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c, a special prize symbol, a small portion prize symbol, a symbol irrelevant to a prize, and the like are shown, and three identical special prize symbols are arranged on an activated prize line. And a special prize, and a small prize winning is established when three same small prize winning symbols are arranged. If different symbols are lined up on the activated winning line, the game will be lost in principle, but in this embodiment, even if different symbols are lined up on the winning line, a combination of predetermined symbols as shown in FIG. Has won a small role prize.

In the figure, the symbol on the left reel 8a is a symbol Z1 composed of the numeral "7" and a boy, and the symbols on the center and right reels 8b and 8c are the symbol Z2 of a dog. In order to notify the player of the winning, the symbol Z3 of the dog is added to the symbol Z2 of the dog to display the relationship between the symbol Z1 of the boy and the symbol Z2 of the dog. The symbol Z3 of this chain is the reel 8 only when the winning is established.
It appears on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 8b and 8c (FIG. 4 (2)). If the winning is not established, it does not appear on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 8b and 8c.

In this embodiment, in order to notify the player of the establishment of the winning, a display indicating the relation of the symbols between the reels is displayed, and in order to notify the player of the appearance of the notification pattern, the display between the reels is performed. The display which shows the relation of the design is performed.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, when a notification pattern is constituted by a combination of nine predetermined symbols, an arrow symbol Z4 is displayed as a display indicating the relationship of symbols between the reels 8a, 8b, 8c. At the upper position of the symbol display window 20, the reels 8a, 8b, and 8c appear over the reels. The symbol Z4 of this arrow is displayed only at the time of announcement.
Appear on the outer peripheral surface of the reel 8b and when not notified, the reel 8b,
8c does not appear on the outer peripheral surface.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, when the notification pattern is constituted by a combination of three predetermined symbols, a symbol "arrow" is displayed as a display indicating the relationship of the symbols among the reels 8a, 8b, 8c. Z4 appears at the center of the symbol display window 20. In the illustrated example, all the reels 8a,
When the reliability of the notification is 100% when 8b and 8c are stopped, all the constituent parts 51 to 53 of the arrow symbol Z4 appear (FIG. 6A), and the reliability of the notification is 50%. If there is, only the constituent parts 51 and 52 of the symbol Z4 for the two reels 8a and 8b appear (FIG. 6 (2)). Only the component 51 of the symbol Z4 appears (FIG. 6).
(1)) Each time the reels 8a, 8b, 8c stop, the constituent parts 51 to 53 of the arrow symbol Z4 according to the reliability of the notification.
May sequentially appear on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c.

In order to realize the above-mentioned notifying operation, as shown in FIG. 7, a predetermined symbol S1 (for example, "7") is provided on the back of a transparent belt-shaped tape (not shown) by two color plates 70 and 71.
After printing the outline 60 and the plain area 61 of the symbol (a pattern), a white background is printed thereon with a white plate 72, and then a notification pattern S2 is printed thereon with a color plate 73 so that the reel frame is printed. To form a belt-shaped tape to be stuck on When the lottery result is not notified, the light source 19 at the corresponding position is caused to emit light in the same color as the notification symbol S2 so that the notification symbol S1 does not appear. When notifying the lottery result, the light source 19 is notified. Lighting operation is performed in a color different from that of the symbol S2 for use, and the symbol S2 for notification appears in the background area of the symbol S1.

In the above-described embodiment, a display indicating the relation of the symbols between the reels 8a, 8b, 8c is displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c at the time of winning or notification. Instead, as shown in FIG.
0, a display device 80 may be provided on the outer periphery of the display device 80, and the operation of the display device 80 may be controlled to display the relation of symbols between reels. An annular portion 81 which goes around the outer periphery, and each reel 8a,
It comprises a plurality of arrow portions 82 arranged corresponding to the display positions of the symbols 8b and 8c. A plurality of light emitting diodes (not shown) are provided inside the annular portion 81 and each arrow portion 82. They are arranged at intervals.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8A, an arrow portion 82 at a position where the noticeable symbol (the symbol "7" in this example) of the notification pattern is stopped, and an annular portion 81 connecting the arrow portions 82 are formed. Are operated to emit light. In this case, the light emitting operation may be performed at once, but the light emitting diodes of the annular portion 81 are sequentially turned on clockwise from the upper side portion, and the light emitting diodes of the arrow portion 82 at the stop position of the design to be focused on are sequentially turned on. Then, the expectation may be increased. Further, in the case of performing the false notification, the sequential lighting operation of the annular portion 81 and the arrow portion 82 described above is stopped before turning from the upper side portion to the right side portion, or the sequential lighting operation of only the annular portion 81 is performed. It is better to prepare a lighting pattern of. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 (2), the arrow portion 82 at the position where the noticeable symbol (the symbol of "bell" in this example) of the notification pattern is stopped and the annular portion 8 at the position of each arrow portion 82
The light emitting diode at the position corresponding to 1 is operated to emit light. In FIGS. 8 (1) and 8 (2), hatched portions are portions where the light emitting diodes emit light.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a circuit configuration of the above-described slot machine. In the figure, reference numeral 40 denotes a control device comprising a microcomputer, which is a CPU 4 which is a main body of control and calculation.
1, ROM 42 in which programs and fixed data are stored,
A random number generator 44 is included in addition to the RAM 43 used for reading and writing data.

The CPU 41 communicates with the CPU 41 via a bus 49.
Reel drive units 47a, 47 of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c
b, 47c, a medal dispensing machine 6, a stored number display 32, a plurality of output units such as a plurality of light sources 19, and a medal detection sensor 4.
6, starting lever 14, three types of bet button switches 33,
34, 35, three stop button switches 15a, 15b, 1
5c, input switches such as a settlement switch 36 and a changeover switch 37 are connected. The CPU 41 reads and writes data to and from the RAM 43 in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 42, controls a series of operations of the input and output units, samples a random number value generated by the random number generator 44, and performs an internal lottery process. Execute

The reel drive units 47a, 47b, 47c
Controls the driving of the stepping motors 9a, 9b, 9c, which are the driving sources of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c. The medal payout machine 6 is driven, for example, when the settlement switch 36 is operated, and pays out the number of medals displayed on the stored number display 32 to the medal tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17.
The medal detection sensor 46 detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 16 and outputs a medal detection signal.

FIG. 10 shows the flow of control by the control device 40. In the figure, “ST” is an abbreviation for “STEP” (step) and means each procedure in a series of control flows. In ST1 of the figure, the CPU 41 waits for a game start operation by the player. Now, when the player inserts a medal or one of the bet button switches 33,
When the operations of 34 and 35 and the operation of the starting lever 14 are performed,
The determination in ST1 is “YES” and the reels 8a, 8b,
8c rotates (ST2), and the CPU 41 proceeds to the next ST3.
It is determined whether the jackpot flag F is set to 1 or not. The big hit flag F is set when a special prize is won by the internal lottery process. The jackpot flag F is kept set until a special winning is achieved.

If the jackpot flag F is not set to 1, the determination in ST3 is "NO",
41 executes an internal lottery process by sampling the random number value generated by the random number generator 44 (ST4).
The internal lottery process here includes a lottery process as to whether or not to notify, in addition to a lottery process related to a special prize or a small role prize.

If a special prize has been won by the internal lottery process, the determination in ST5 is "YES" and the big hit flag F is set to 1 (ST6). If a special prize has been won or if it is determined in ST3 that the jackpot flag F is set to 1, the process proceeds to ST8, where a selection of a notification pattern to be displayed is performed.

Even if no special prize is won due to the internal lottery process, if a lottery for making a pseudo announcement is made, the determination in ST5 is "NO", the determination in ST7 is "YES", and the process in ST8 is performed. If the lottery for performing the false notification is missed, the determination in ST7 is “NO”.
And ST8 is skipped.

In the next ST9, the CPU 41 waits for a stop operation of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c by the player. When the player determines which of the stop button switches 15a, 15
When b and 15c are pressed, the determination in ST9 is "YES".
And the CPU 41 stops the corresponding reel (ST10).

The same procedure is executed for the remaining reels, and when all three reels 8a, 8b, 8c are stopped, the determination in ST11 becomes "YES", and the process proceeds to ST12 to determine a winning. These reels 8a, 8b,
In the stop operation of 8c, if a special prize or a small prize has been won by the internal lottery process, a stop control for drawing a symbol per lottery on the activated prize line is executed. In the case where a special prize is won by lottery, if the special prize symbol cannot be drawn on the prize line even if the reel is slid by a predetermined number of frames (normally four frames) after the stop operation, a lottery of giving a notification , The symbols constituting the notification pattern are pulled in and stopped at a predetermined position.

If the special winning symbols are aligned on the activated winning line as a result of the winning determination in ST12, the determination in ST13 becomes "YES", and the payout of the medal, the shift to the bonus game, the reset of the jackpot flag, and the like are performed. A special winning process is performed. When the small winning combination symbols are lined up on the activated winning line, the determination in ST13 is "NO", the determination in ST14 is "YES", and the small winning award process such as the medal payout is performed. In this case, when the small winning combination by the symbols Z1 and Z2 shown in FIG. 4 is established, the light source 19 at the stop position of the symbol Z2 is caused to emit light, and the symbol Z3 of the chain appears.
When neither the special winning symbol nor the small role winning symbol is arranged on the activated winning line, both of ST13 and ST14 are "NO", and whether or not the notification pattern appears in the symbol display window 20 in ST15. Is determined.

As a result, when the notification pattern appears in the symbol display window 20, the determination in ST15 becomes "YES",
When performing the notification operation, the determination in the next ST16 is also "YE
S ", the CPU 41 causes the light source 19 at the corresponding position to emit light to cause the symbols Z4 and Z5 to appear in accordance with the reliability of the notification (ST17). If the notification pattern does not appear in the symbol display window 20 or if the notification is not made even if it appears, the determination of ST15 or ST16 is “NO” and ST17 is skipped.

[0051]

According to the present invention, even if a winning mode is set by a combination of different symbols, the relation between the symbols is displayed, so that the player can distinguish the lost mode from the lost mode. In addition, when a notification pattern appears, the relationship between the symbols that make up the notification pattern is displayed, so that even a beginner does not overlook it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the internal structure of the main body of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a symbol display window.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display showing the relation of symbols when winning is established.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display showing the relation of symbols at the time of announcement.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display showing the relation of symbols at the time of announcement.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a symbol printing method.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display device provided in a symbol display window.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the slot machine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure performed by the control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 8a, 8b, 8c Reel 19 Light source 20 Symbol display window Lp1, Lp2, Lp3 Light emitting diode 40 Control device 41 CPU

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An information notification method for notifying a player of predetermined information during a game operation performed by a gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine includes a plurality of symbols each having a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface. A rotating member, and a symbol display window for displaying a symbol of each rotating member so that the player can visually recognize the symbol. When a predetermined symbol of the predetermined rotating member is displayed in the symbol display window, the rotating member is provided. An information notification method in a gaming machine for notifying a player of predetermined information by displaying a relationship of symbols between the symbols. 2. A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols displayed on an outer peripheral surface, a symbol display window for displaying a symbol of each reel so that a player can visually recognize the symbols, and lighting the outer peripheral surface of the reels. A light source, and a control device for controlling the operation of the light source according to whether or not to notify predetermined information to a player in the course of the game operation, wherein the control device includes a predetermined reel on the symbol display window. A slot machine which, when a predetermined symbol is displayed, notifies the player of predetermined information by operating the light source to display on the outer peripheral surface of the reel the relationship between symbols between the reels. 3. The light source is a multicolor light source that illuminates the outer peripheral surface of the reel from behind, and a predetermined symbol position on the outer peripheral surface of a predetermined reel is related to a symbol of another reel. A second symbol is shown, and when the predetermined information is not notified, the control device causes the light source to emit light in the same color as the second symbol, so that the second symbol appears on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. The slot according to claim 2, wherein, when notifying the predetermined information, the light source emits light in a color different from the second symbol so that the second symbol appears on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. Machine. 4. A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface, a symbol display window for displaying a symbol of each reel so that a player can visually recognize the symbols, and a symbol display window between the reels. A display device for performing a display indicating the relationship of the symbol, and a control device for controlling the operation of the display device according to whether to notify predetermined information to the player in the course of the game operation, When a predetermined symbol of a predetermined reel is displayed on the symbol display window, the control device operates the display device to perform a display indicating a relation between the symbols between the reels on the symbol display window, thereby providing the player with A slot machine that reports predetermined information. 5. The display device includes a plurality of light emitters for indicating a display position of a symbol on each reel in a symbol display window, and the control device includes a predetermined reel on the symbol display window. 5. The slot machine according to claim 4, wherein when the symbol is displayed, the illuminator at the corresponding position is illuminated to display the relationship of the symbol between the reels displayed in the symbol display window.