JP2003033466A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which keeps the essential real pleasure, does not make a gamer exhausted and makes the gamer to enjoy the game even though the gamer goes on watching a game information display during the game. SOLUTION: This sot machine A has s start switch 3, a stop switch 4a to 4c, and a pattern display window 10 on the front 2 of the box body and rotary members with pattern lines 17a to 17c comprising the plural patterns which are drawn on the face of the outer perimeter of the box body so as to be seen through the pattern display window. Moreover, the box body has a game information display 7 displaying the game information on its front and the display 7 is bigger than the pattern display window. It is desirable that the game information display is set up above a start and stop switches on the center part of the front of the box body and the pattern display window is set up above the game information display on the upper part of the front of the box body.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine as a game machine, and more particularly to a machine provided with a display for displaying game information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a slot machine is provided with a start switch, three stop switches, a symbol display window and the like on the front surface of a casing, and a plurality of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the casing. Three symbol row reels (also simply referred to as reels) are arranged in a horizontal row so that three symbols can be seen through the symbol display window, and when the player operates the start switch for each game, all symbol row reels are displayed. Whether or not the prize is won is determined by whether or not a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned on the symbol display window when all the symbol row reels are stopped by rotating and sequentially operating the three stop switches.

In such a slot machine, as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-46781, game information such as the number of hits and the number of hits by type of prize from the opening of a pachinko hall or the like. An indicator for displaying is provided on the front side of the case or on the side of the symbol display window at the center. In particular, in recent years, the operation sequence or operation timing of the stop switch is displayed on this kind of display, and when the player operates the stop switch according to this display, a specific prize is won without looking at the symbol row reel through the symbol display window. Those that can arrange the designs have been proposed and put into practical use.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional game information display, the upper part of the front of the housing which is the upper side of the front of the housing is not the center of the front of the housing with the symbol display window where the player's line of sight normally faces. Alternatively, since it is provided small on the side of the symbol display window and the like, it is tired for the player to play while watching the game information display, and there is a problem that the game cannot be played for a long time.

Therefore, in order to solve this problem, a relatively large color image display device is provided in the central portion of the front surface of the housing, and a plurality of symbols are moved and displayed by this image display device and game information is displayed. It is conceivable to change and as appropriate (see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-265494). However, in this one, the symbol row rotating member such as the symbol row reel mechanically rotates, and the real pleasure of the slot machine that the player stops it by operating the stop switch is lost, resulting in a lack of playability. There is.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its problem is that, in addition to the symbol display window on the front surface of the housing, the operation procedure and operation timing of the stop switch are important in connection with the game. In providing a game information display for displaying information, by appropriately setting its size or position, even if the player keeps watching the game information display while maintaining the real pleasure of the slot machine. The aim is to provide a slot machine that allows you to enjoy playing games for a long time without getting tired.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 provides a start switch, a stop switch and a symbol display window on the front surface of the housing, and a plurality of outer surfaces on the outer surface of the housing. The symbol row rotating member that draws the symbol is arranged so that it can be partially seen through the symbol display window,
Rotate the symbol row rotating member by operating the start switch,
In a slot machine configured to stop its rotation by operating a stop switch, a game information display for displaying game information is provided on the front surface of the housing, and this game information display is provided more than the symbol display window. Set it to a large setting.

With this configuration, the game information display is relatively large, so that the player can enjoy the game for a long time without being tired even if he or she plays while watching the display. Besides, even if the symbol display window or the symbol row rotating member is relatively small, the symbol row rotating member mechanically rotates, and the real pleasure of the slot machine is that the player stops it by operating the stop switch. It will not be damaged.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, the game information display is provided above the start switch and stop switch in the central portion of the front surface of the housing, while the symbol display window is provided. Is provided on the upper part of the front surface of the housing above the game information display. In this configuration, since the game information indicator is provided in the central portion of the front surface of the housing where the player's line of sight normally faces, the player can display the indicator together with the fact that this indicator is relatively large. You can further reduce the feeling of fatigue when playing a game while continuing to watch.

The invention according to claim 3 is the same as the invention according to claim 1, in which a start switch, a stop switch and a symbol display window are provided on the front surface of the casing, and a plurality of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface in the casing. A slot arranged so that the symbol row rotating member is arranged to be partially visible through the symbol display window, the symbol row rotating member is rotated by operating the start switch, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop switch. In the machine, a game information display for displaying game information is provided in the center of the front surface of the housing, while the symbol display window is provided above the game information display above the front surface of the housing. .

In this structure, since the game information display is provided in the central portion of the front surface of the housing where the player's line of sight normally faces, the player is not tired even if he continues playing while watching the display. No, you can enjoy playing games for a long time. Moreover, even if the symbol display window or the symbol row rotating member is provided on the upper part of the housing, the symbol row rotating member mechanically rotates and the player stops it by operating the stop switch. The real pleasure is not spoiled.

Here, the invention according to claims 1 to 3 does not limit the number of symbol row rotating members and stop switches as slot machines to which the invention is applied, but the invention according to claim 4 Is limited to the case of having a plurality of these. That is, it is premised that at least two or more symbol row rotating members and stop switches are provided, and the rotation of each symbol row rotating member is stopped by operating the corresponding stop switch. Become.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the game information display displays operation sequence or operation timing of the stop switch as game information, When the player operates according to this display, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. In this configuration, the player during the game is more likely to continue to look at the game information indicator than to look at the symbol row rotating member through the symbol display window, which is particularly effective as a countermeasure in this case.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show the overall configuration of the slot machine A according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine A, a front door 2 constituting the front surface of the housing 1 is attached to a front opening of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable.

At the center of the front door 2, there are provided operation parts such as a start lever switch 3, three stop button switches 4a, 4b and 4c, a medal insertion slot 5 and a bet switch 6, and these operation parts. A game information display 7 for displaying game information is provided on the upper side. Also,
An upper lamp 8, a pair of left and right speakers 9, 9 and a pattern display window 10 are provided on the upper portion of the front door 2, and a lower panel 11, a medal payout opening 12 and a medal tray 13 are provided on the lower portion of the front door 2. There is. The game information display 7 has a relatively large rectangular display screen including a liquid crystal display, a CRT or an EL panel, and the size of the display screen is set larger than that of the symbol display window 10. .
On the other hand, the symbol display window 10 is formed in the upper part of the front door 2 at a position sandwiched between the left and right speakers 9, 9 smaller than that of a conventional general slot machine.

On the other hand, inside the housing 1, a medal payout machine 15 is arranged on the bottom plate, and a reel device 16 is arranged corresponding to the symbol display window 10.
The medal payout machine 15 collects the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5 in the hopper section 15a and pays out a predetermined number of medals based on a control signal from a main control board 20 of the slot machine A, which will be described later. It is designed to be dispensed from the tray to the saucer 13.

As shown in detail in FIG. 3, the reel device 16 includes three symbol array reels 17a, 17b, 17c as three annular symbol array rotating members arranged side by side, and these symbol array reels 17a to 17a. Three stepping motors 18 (see FIG. 5) for independently rotationally driving 17c are provided. The outer peripheral surface of each of the symbol row reels 17a to 17c is equally divided in the circumferential direction into, for example, 21 sections, and each section has, for example, "Red 7" or "RP (in the order of arrangement as shown in FIG. Replay) ”, etc. are drawn, and each symbol row reel 17a when all reels are stopped.
Three symbols for every 17c are made visible to the player through the symbol display window 10.

The starting lever switch 3 is for rotating and starting the three symbol row reels 17a to 17c simultaneously or sequentially, and the respective stop button switches 4a to 4c are for rotating the corresponding symbol row reels 17a to 17c. Are individually stopped. Then, when all the reels are stopped and a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged on the effective line of the symbol display window 10, a prize is won, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the payout opening 12 to the tray 13. In addition, when a combination of symbols such as “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” is completed, a bonus prize is given, and in addition to the payout of a predetermined number of medals, a benefit that is advantageous to the player, for example, Benefits such as a higher winning probability are given.

FIG. 5 shows a block configuration of a control system of the slot machine A. In this figure, 20 is a CPU and ROM
And a RAM and the like. The main control board 20 receives the signals from the start lever switch 3 and the stop button switches 4a to 4c and the like, and receives the stepping motors 18 of the reel device 16 and the medal payout machine 15. Functionally, the signal of the starting lever switch 3 is used as a trigger to perform lottery such as bonus win or small win, and in the case of small win, lottery such as pressing order of the stop button switches 4a to 4c. The lottery means 21 that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the specific mode, the stop button detection means 22 that detects the operation time or the operation sequence from the signals of the stop button switches 4a to 4c, the lottery result of the lottery means 21, and The stepping motors 18 of the reel device 16 are controlled based on the detection time of the stop button detection means 22 and the like. The symbol display processing means 23 for the display of the pull-in control processing of the symbols appearing on the symbol display window 10,
It is provided with a prize determination processing means 24 for determining whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the activated line of the symbol display window 10 after stopping all reels based on the signal of the symbol display processing means 23.

Lottery means 21 of the main control board 20
Outputs the internal winning flag of the bonus prize and the winning flag of the specific mode, which are the result of the lottery, to the sub-control board 30 as signals, and the stop button detecting means 22.
Outputs to the sub-control board 30 detection signals such as the operation time and operation order of the stop button switches 4a to 4c. This sub-control board 30 has the same CP as the main control board 20.
It is composed of U, ROM, RAM and the like, and functionally has a display control means 31. The display control means 31 receives signals from the main control board 20 (specifically, a bonus winning internal winning flag signal from the lottery means 21, a winning flag signal in a specific mode, a detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 and the like). Then, in response to this signal, the game information display 7 is controlled so as to display the game information on the game information display 7, and the voice code matched with the display on the game information display 7 is displayed on the voice control board 32. Send. The voice control board 32 controls the speakers 9, 9 based on the voice code transmitted from the display control means 31.

The control by the display control means 31 is shown in FIG.
Through the flow chart shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the control content will be described with reference to this flowchart.

In FIG. 6, first, after waiting for the start lever switch 3 which is a game start to be turned on in step S1, in step S2, the bonus internal winning is based on the signal from the lottery means 21 of the main control board 20. Whether or not it is a small winning combination is determined in step S3, and further it is determined whether or not the specific mode is won in step S4. It is not a bonus internal win, but when it is a small win and a specific mode is won, in step S5 the game information display 7 is caused to display a screen (1-1) as shown in FIG. The person is visually notified that the specific mode has been won. In FIG. 9A, the three symbol row reels 17a to 17c are passed through the symbol display window 10.
It also shows that can be seen in each rotating state.

Next, in step S6, the game information display 7
Screen display (1-2) as shown in FIG. 9B. In this screen display (1-2), like the three symbol row reels 17a to 17c visible through the symbol display window 10, the left, middle, and right three screen reels are rotating, respectively. The state is displayed, and the pressing order of the stop button switches 4a to 4c (that is, the operation order) is displayed below the pressing order.

Subsequently, in step S7, the main control board 2
The first stop button switch is operated on the basis of the detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 of 0, and after waiting for the input signal, the operated stop button switch is the correct answer, that is, the screen display (1 -2), it is determined whether or not it is the stop button switch 4b at the center, which is displayed as the first pressing order. When this determination is YES, the symbol array reels are controlled so that the small winning symbol (for example, bell) won by the lottery in the symbol display processing means 23 of the main control board 20 is stopped on the effective line of the symbol display window 10. Then, in step S9, the game information display 7 is displayed as shown in FIG.
The screen display (1-3) as shown in FIG. In this screen display (1-3), of the three screen reels, the central screen reel is stopped and a mark "☆" that means a hit is displayed. At this time, you can see through the drawing display window 10
Of the two symbol row reels 17a to 17c, the central symbol row reel 17b is stopped and three symbols are displayed.

Next, in step S10, the second stop button switch is also operated based on the detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 of the main control board 20 and the input signal is waited for. The operated stop button switch is correct, that is, the screen display (1-2)
Stop button switch 4 at the left end, which is displayed as the second press order by
It is determined whether it is a. When this determination is YES, the symbol display processing means 23 of the main control board 20.
In such a way that the small winning symbol (for example, bell) won by the lottery stops on the effective line of the symbol display window 10 (in the case of the example shown in FIG. 9, on the effective line in the downward right direction or the effective line in the upward right direction). The symbol row reel is controlled so that the bell symbol is stopped at the top), and the game information display 7 is caused to display the screen (1-4) as shown in FIG. 9D in step S12. In this screen display (1-4), in addition to the screen reel at the center, the screen reel at the left end is also stopped to display a mark "☆" which means a hit. At this time, the drawing display window 1
The leftmost symbol row reel 17a visible through 0 also stops,
Display 3 symbols.

Then, in step S14, the third stop button switch is operated based on the detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 of the main control board 20 and the input signal is waited for. Then, in step S15, the game is played. A screen display (1-5) as shown in FIG. 9 (e) is displayed on the information display 7.
To perform. In this screen display (1-5), all three screen reels are stopped and the mark "☆" is displayed. At this time, all the three symbol row reels 17a to 17c visible through the symbol display window 10 are stopped, and the winning symbols (three "bells" in the figure) on the effective line of the symbol display window 10 (the diagonal line descending to the right in the figure). (Patterns) are available.

After the above screen display (1-5), step S
At 16, a voice code is transmitted to the voice control board 32, and a voice (2) for notifying a winning is generated from the speaker 9. Subsequently, in step S17, the medal payout machine 15 is operated under the control of the main control board 20 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the payout opening 12 to the tray 13. By the above, the control accompanying one game started by the ON operation of the starting lever switch 3 is completed.

On the other hand, when the determination in step S8 or S11 is NO, that is, when the player does not operate according to the pressing order of the stop button switches 4a-4c displayed on the game information display 7, In S13, a voice code is transmitted to the voice control board 32 to generate a voice (1) for notifying the disconnection from the speaker 9, and then the control ends. At this time, the game information display 7 may display a screen indicating that the player is off.

Here, the characteristic points of the game based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 will be described. Although a game that teaches the order in which the stop button switches are pressed is conventionally known, the conventional game only teaches the stop button switch that is pressed the first time, and when the taught stop button switch is pressed the first time. The order of pressing the remaining two stop button switches has nothing to do with winning or losing the game. In this case, the operation of pressing the remaining two stop button switches is nothing more than a so-called digestion game and is tedious for the player.
On the other hand, in the case of the game based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, if the pressing order of all the three stop button switches 4a to 4c is not correct, the predetermined symbols are not aligned on the activated line, so the last stop button switch is pressed. Until the result is unknown, the player has three stop button switches 4a-4
c You can have fun, anticipation, and excitement for all push operations.

Further, when the determination at step S3 or S4 is NO, that is, when neither the bonus internal hit (bonus winning) nor the small winning combination is won, or when the small winning is won but not the specific mode winning, 7, first in the game information display 7 in step S21,
A screen display (2-1) as shown in FIG. 10A is performed to visually inform the player that the game is in a normal game state. In the screen display (2-1), three left, middle, and right screen reels are displayed, respectively. The screen reels are rotated by the symbol row reels 17a to 17a.
It may be synchronized with the rotation of 17c, or may be rotated irregularly so as to enhance the playability.

Next, in step S22, the main control board 2
The first stop button switch is operated based on the detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 of 0, and after waiting for the input signal, the screen display (2-2) is displayed on the game information display 7 in step S23. Let it be done. This screen display (2-
In 2), if the operated first stop button switch is, for example, the leftmost stop button switch 4a, the rotation of the leftmost screen reel as shown in FIG.
The symbol row reel 17a on the left end, which can be seen through, is stopped at the same time as, or before or after the rotation of the symbol row reel 17a is stopped, and a "?" Mark indicating that the winning is unknown is displayed. In the normal gaming state, if the order of pressing the stop button switches 4a to 4c is determined by, for example, the order of right, middle, and left by lottery, if the player presses in this order, a small winning combination (eg, small win). Although the winnings are given to the bell symbol), if they are pushed in any other order, the pull-in control of the symbol row reels 17a to 17c is performed so that the winning small winning combinations are not aligned on the effective line of the symbol display window 10.

Then, in step S24, the second stop button switch is operated based on the detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 of the main control board 20 and the input signal is waited for. Then, in step S25, the game is played. The information display 7 is caused to display a screen (2-3). In this screen display (2-3), if the operated second stop button switch is the central stop button switch 4b, the central screen reel is rotated as shown in FIG. The reel 17b is stopped at the same time as or before or after the rotation of the reel 17b is stopped, and the mark "?" Is displayed.

Next, in step S26, the third stop button switch is also operated based on the detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 of the main control board 20 to wait for the input signal, and then stop in step S27. It is determined whether or not the pressing order of the button switches 4a to 4c is correct, and if the determination is YES, then step S2.
At 8, the game information display 7 is displayed with a screen such as arranging three winning symbols and three "☆" marks that mean a win (2-
4) is performed, and a voice code (3) for notifying a winning is generated from the speaker 9 by transmitting a voice code to the voice control board 32 in step S29. Subsequently, in step S30, the medal payout machine 15 operates under the control of the main control board 20 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the payout opening 12 to the tray 13, and then the control ends.

On the other hand, if the answer in step S27 is NO, the game information display 7 is displayed in step S31.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), after the screen display (2-5) in which the disappointing character is drawn large is performed, the control is ended. At this time, a predetermined combination of symbols is not arranged on the effective line of the symbol display window 10.

Here, the characteristic points of the game based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 will be described. In the case of a conventional slot machine having a special game (specific mode) that teaches the pressing order of the stop button switches, the games other than the special game are merely digestive games. On the other hand, FIG.
In the general game based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, since the case of winning a small winning combination is also included, in the case of winning a small winning winning, if the pressing order of the stop button switches 4a to 4c is not known, the small winning combination is the correct answer. All of them will be on the active line to win a small role. Therefore, the player performs the pushing operation while considering the pushing order of the stop button switches 4a to 4c, which are correct answers, so that the player can have a sense of fun, expectation, and excitement even in the general game.

Furthermore, the determination in step S2 is YES.
When the internal bonus is won, first, in FIG. 8, the game information display 7 is displayed on the game information display 7 in step S41.
As shown in (a), a screen display (3-1) that means that the bonus internal hit is being made is made to visually notify the player that the bonus internal hit is being made.

Next, in step S42, the game information display 7
Screen display (3-2) as shown in FIG. 11B. In this screen display (3-2), along with the character display that means that the bonus inside is hitting, left, center,
The state where the three screen reels on the right are rotating is displayed. The rotation of the screen reel is performed by the symbol array reel 17
It is synchronized with the rotation of a to 17c.

Subsequently, in step S43, the first stop button switch is operated based on the detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 of the main control board 20 and waits for the input signal, and then in step S44 game information Display 7
To display the screen (3-3). This screen display (3-
3), if the operated first stop button switch is, for example, the leftmost stop button switch 4a, as shown in FIG. 11C, the rotation of the leftmost screen reel is changed to the symbol display window 10
At the same time as or before or after the rotation of the symbol row reel 17a on the left end visible through is stopped, "7" is displayed, which means that the bonus winning is close.

Then, in step S45, the second stop button switch is operated based on the detection signal from the stop button detecting means 22 of the main control board 20 and the input signal is waited for. Then, in step S46, the game is played. The information display 7 is caused to display a screen (3-4). In this screen display (3-4), if the operated second stop button switch is the central stop button switch 4b, the central screen reel is rotated as shown in FIG. The reel 17a is stopped at the same time as or before or after the rotation of the reel 17a is stopped, and "7" is displayed.

Next, in step S47, the third stop button switch is also operated based on the detection signal from the stop button detection means 22 of the main control board 20 to wait for the input signal, and then stop in step S48. Whether or not a bonus prize is won is determined based on the timing of pressing the button switches 4a to 4c. If this determination is YES, the game information display 7 is displayed on the game information display 7 in step S49.
As shown in FIG. 11E, the screen display (3-5) for displaying the bonus prize is performed, and the voice code is transmitted to the voice control board 32 in step S50 to transmit the speaker 9 to the speaker 9.
Generates a voice (4) for informing the bonus winning. At this time, on the activated line of the symbol display window 10, a combination of predetermined symbols of the bones winning is "blue 7".
There are three.

Subsequently, in step S51, the medal payout machine 15 is operated under the control of the main control board 20 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the payout opening 12 to the tray 13, and then the control ends. On the other hand, if the determination in step S48 is not a NO bonus prize, step S52
Then, the game information display 7 is caused to display a screen (3-6) in which characters such as disappointment are drawn large, and then the control is ended.

Therefore, when the game of the slot machine A is carried out based on such control contents, the player mainly plays the game while watching the game information displayed on the game information display 7, and the symbol display window. Symbol row reel 17a ~
As for 17c, it will only be confirmed after a game is finished. Especially when you win a specific mode,
Only by operating the stop button switches 4a to 4c according to the pressing order displayed as the game information, the player wins the prize, so that the player looks at the game information display 7.

In response to this, in the slot machine A of the present embodiment, the game information display 7 is larger than the stop button switches 4a-4c in the central portion of the front door 2 and larger than the symbol display window 10. Since the player is provided, he / she can enjoy the game for a long time without being tired even if he / she watches the display device 7 while playing the game. Besides, the symbol display window 10 or the symbol row reels 17a to 17c
Is relatively small, the symbol row reels 17a to 1
7c is mechanically rotated and can be stopped by the player by operating the stop button switches 4a to 4c, so that the original pleasure of the slot machine A is not impaired.

12 to 14 are respectively slot machines B, C, and C according to the second to fourth embodiments of the present invention.
The appearance of D is shown. In these slot machines B to D, the positional relationship between the game information display 7 and the symbol display window 10 on the front door 2 is different from that of the slot machine A according to the first embodiment.

That is, in the case of the slot machine B according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the game information indicator 7 is located on the upper right side of the start lever switch 3 and the stop button switches 4a-4c in the central portion of the front door 2. The symbol display window 10 is provided on the left side of the game display 7 at the center of the front door 2.

In the case of the slot machine C according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the game information display 7 is the front door 2
It is provided at the upper position of the start lever switch 3 and the stop button switches 4a to 4c in the central part of the symbol display window 10 and the stop button switches 4a to 4c and the game information display 7 in the central part of the front door 2. It is provided between.

Further, in the case of the slot machine D according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the game information display 7 is located on the upper left side of the start lever switch 3 and the stop button switches 4a-4c in the central portion of the front door 2. The symbol display window 10 is provided on the right side of the game display 7 at the center of the front door 2.

The other configurations of the slot machines C to D according to the second to fourth embodiments are the same as those of the slot machine A according to the first embodiment, and the same members are designated by the same reference numerals. The description is omitted.

Then, in any of the slot machines C to D according to the second to fourth embodiments, the game information display 7 for displaying game information is at the center of the front door 2 and from the symbol display window 10. Is also set large, so the first
As in the case of the slot machine A according to the embodiment of the present invention, while maintaining the original pleasure of the slot machine A, the player does not get tired even if he / she continues to look at the game information display 7 and plays for a long time. The effect that you can enjoy.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned first to fourth embodiments, but includes various other embodiments. For example, in the slot machine A according to the first embodiment described above, the case where the annular symbol row reels 17a to 17c are used as the symbol row rotating member having a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface is described. The invention is shown in FIG. 1 in place of the symbol row reels 17a to 17c.
As shown in FIG. 5, the present invention can be similarly applied to a case where a belt-shaped endless belt 42 that is hung on a plurality of rollers 41, 41, ...

In each of the above embodiments, the slot machines A to D are the start lever switch 3, the stop button switches 4a to 4c, and the bet switch 6 (the slot machines B to D according to the second to fourth embodiments). However, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which one switch also serves as these three types of switches. In short, when providing the game information display 7 on the front door 2 of the housing 1, this game information display 7 may be set larger than the symbol display window 10,
It is preferable to provide the central portion of the front door 2 above the dual-purpose switch.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that the present invention does not limit the game contents of the slot machine and the display contents of the game information display 7 to those of the first embodiment. For example, in the first embodiment, as the game information displayed on the game information display device 7, the pressing order of the three stop button switches 4a to 4c is displayed when the specific mode is won, and the player stops according to this pressing order. The button switches 4a to 4c are operated to win the prize, but the present invention synchronizes the rotation of the screen reel of the game information display 7 with the rotation of the symbol row reels 17a to 17c or other symbol row rotating members. If
By displaying the operation timing of each stop button switch 4a to 4c, such as displaying only a specific symbol, for example, "blue 7" symbol, even a beginner who is not good at pushing a button can easily press the stop button switch. It may be configured to be operable. In the case of a bonus internal hit, of the three stop button switches 4a to 4c,
When the first and second stop button switches are pressed, it means a bonus prize, for example, when it is found that the symbols "blue 7" are not aligned on the activated line, the game information display 7 displays "Next Characters such as "challenge" may be displayed. In addition, store information, data on the number of big bonus awards per day, information such as a slump graph, etc. are displayed on the game information display 7, and the fact that a small win or bonus has been won is announced on the game information display 7. May be.

As the game contents of the slot machine, when the special mode lottery is performed even when the small winning combination is not won by the lottery, the stop button switches 4a to 4c are displayed as shown when the specific mode is won. You may control so that even if it pushes, a pattern will not align. Alternatively, the lottery in the specific mode may be performed after the end of the big bonus or when a specific symbol (for example, a symbol of cherry) is prepared, and if the lottery is won, the game may enter the specific mode for 100 games, for example.

In addition, the lottery in the order of pressing the stop button switches may be performed at the time of internal winning such as a big bonus or a regular bonus. Further, in the general game during the big bonus, when the replay is won, a lottery of a specific mode may be performed, and when the replay is won, the pushing order may be displayed. In this case, the player can perform so-called replay removal by not performing the pushing order.

[0055]

As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, when the game information display is provided on the front surface of the housing in addition to the symbol display window, the size or position thereof is appropriately set. , The design row rotating member mechanically rotates,
While maintaining the real pleasure of the slot machine in which the player stops it by operating the stop switch, the player does not get tired while playing while watching the game information display, and enjoy the game for a long time. You can In particular,
This is effective in the case where the operation information or the operation timing of the stop switch is displayed on the game information display and the player operates according to this display, and a privilege advantageous to the player is given.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional side view of the same.

FIG. 3 shows a symbol array reel of the slot machine,
(A) is a side view and (b) is a front view.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an arrangement of reel symbols.

FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram of a control system of the slot machine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a part of control by display control means.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart diagram of the same.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart diagram of the same.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a screen display and the like of the game information display device when the specific mode is won.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining screen display and the like of the game information display unit in a normal game state.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a screen display and the like of the game information display device at the time of a bonus internal winning.

FIG. 12 is a schematic front view of the slot machine according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a view corresponding to FIG. 12 showing a third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a view corresponding to FIG. 12 showing a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a schematic configuration diagram of a slot machine according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

A, B, C, D slot machine 1 case 2 front door (front) 3 start lever switch 4a, 4b, 4c stop button switch 7 game information display 10 symbol display windows 17a, 17b, 17c symbol row reel (symbol row Rotating member) 42 Endless belt (pattern row rotating member)

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A start switch, a stop switch, and a symbol display window are provided on the front surface of the casing, and a symbol row rotating member having a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface in the casing is partially visible through the symbol display window. In the slot machine configured to rotate the symbol row rotating member by operating the start switch and stop the rotation by operating the stop switch, the game information is displayed on the front surface of the housing. A slot machine characterized in that a game information display is provided, and the game information display is set to be larger than the symbol display window. 2. The game information display is provided above the start switch and stop switch in the central portion of the front surface of the housing, and the symbol display window is above the game information display. The slot machine according to claim 1, which is provided on an upper portion of the front surface. 3. A start switch, a stop switch and a symbol display window are provided on the front surface of the casing, and a symbol row rotating member having a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface in the casing can be partially seen through the symbol display window. In the slot machine configured to rotate the symbol row rotating member by operating the start switch and stop the rotation by operating the stop switch, the game information is provided in the center of the front surface of the housing. A slot machine characterized in that a game information display for displaying is provided, and the symbol display window is provided at an upper part of the front surface of the housing above the game information display. 4. The symbol row rotating member and the stop switch are both provided at least two or more,
The rotation of each symbol row rotating member is adapted to be stopped by operating a corresponding stop switch.
The slot machine described in any one of 3. 5. The game information display displays operation sequence or operation timing of stop switches as game information,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a privilege advantageous to the player is given when the player operates according to this display.