JP2003190369A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which enables players to operate a stop button with a desired touch. <P>SOLUTION: In the slot machine 1 which is provided with a plurality of figure display reels 2 (L, C and R) and stop buttons 6 (L, C and R) as many and makes the rotation of the figure display reels 2 (L, C and R) stop in response to the operation of depressing the stop buttons 6 (L, C and R), the positions of the push buttons 6 (L, C and R) can be altered in the direction of crossing the direction of depressing them and the strokes of the push buttons 6 (L, C and R) also can be altered to the working position from the normal position thereof. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine in which the rotation of a plurality of symbol display reels is individually stopped by pushing a stop button.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A plurality (usually 3
(1) One start lever and the same number of stop buttons as the symbol display reels arranged side by side are provided below the symbol display reels, and by operating the start levers, each symbol display reel starts rotating at the same time. However, there is a slot machine in which the corresponding symbol display reels stop rotating and display symbols by pressing the stop buttons in sequence. Conventionally, in this type of slot machine, the stop button is provided at a fixed position, and the position cannot be changed. In addition, the stroke from the normal position to the working position in the pushing operation of the stop button could not be changed.

[0003]

When a game is played in a slot machine, except when in a special game state, normally, after operating the start lever, the stop button is pushed in order from the left side. A player who is accustomed to playing a game performs these series of operations according to his or her own rhythm. However, since each player has different physical characteristics and habits of operation, if the stop button is provided at a fixed position or the pushing stroke is constant as in the conventional slot machine, Since the stop button cannot be adjusted according to the player's characteristics, some players feel that they cannot operate the stop button that they are familiar with.
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that allows a player to operate a stop button with a feel that suits his or her preference.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has the following constitution. That is, claim 1
The slot machine described in 1. is a plurality of symbol display reels,
In a slot machine that has the same number of stop buttons and in which the rotation of the corresponding symbol display reel is stopped by pressing the stop buttons, it is possible to change the position in the direction intersecting the pressing direction of the stop buttons. I am trying. With this configuration, the position of the stop button in the direction intersecting with the pushing direction can be changed according to the player's preference.

Further, the slot machine according to claim 2 is provided with a plurality of symbol display reels and the same number of stop buttons, and the rotation of the corresponding symbol display reels is stopped by pushing the stop button. It is characterized in that the stroke of the stop button from the normal position to the working position can be changed. With this configuration, the stroke from the normal position to the operating position of the stop button can be changed according to the player's preference.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments shown in the drawings will be described below. The slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has three symbol display reels 2 (L, C,
R), part of the plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the symbol display reel is displayed in the display window 3. Below the display window 3 is an operation section 4 for the player to perform various operations. The medal slot 5 is at the right end of the operation section 4, one start lever 6 is provided at the center of the left and right sides, and three stop points are provided. Buttons 7 (L, C, R) are provided respectively. Further, a medal tray 8 is provided below the operation unit 4.

When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 5, the game is started, and when the start lever 6 is operated, the respective symbol display reels 2 (L, C, R) start rotating at the same time, and the stop button 7 (L, C, By pressing R), the rotation of the symbol display reel 2 (L, C, R) corresponding to the button is stopped. At this time, the three symbol display reels 2 displayed in the display window 3
When the (L, C, R) symbols form a predetermined combination, a prize is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the type of prize is paid out to the medal tray 8.

FIG. 2 is a developed sectional view of the stop button. The stop button 7 (L, C, R) is slidably fitted in a cylindrical case 10 and is biased by a return spring 11 toward the protruding side. The stop button 7 is formed with a stopper 7a having a hook-shaped tip, and the stopper 7a is fitted in an engagement groove 10a formed in a side wall of the case 10. In the normal state, the stopper 7a is engaged with the engagement groove 10
The upper end (in FIG. 2) of a is engaged so that the stop button 7 does not protrude from the normal position shown by the solid line or the chain line.

When the stop button 7 is pushed in with a fingertip, the detection piece 12 integrated with the stop button 7 is brought into contact with the photomicrosensor 1.
3 is detected, and the detection signal is transmitted to the control unit (not shown) via the connector 14. As a result, the rotation of each symbol display reel 2 (L, C, R) is stopped. When the stop button 7 is pushed in, the bottom surface 7b of the stop button 7 stops at an operating position where it hits the button receiving portion 10b of the case 10. When you release your finger from the stop button 7, the elastic force of the return spring 11 causes the stop button 7 to return to the normal position.

The engaging grooves 10a are formed at a plurality of positions in the circumferential direction. The length of each engagement groove 10a is different. Therefore, by rotating the stop button 7 around the central axis and changing the engagement groove 10a into which the stopper 7a fits, the stroke of the stop button 7 from the normal position to the working position is changed. For example, the stopper 7a is attached to the engaging groove 1
When fitted to 0a (1), the normal position of the stop button is the position shown by the solid line, and its stroke is S1. When the stopper 7a is fitted in the engagement groove 10a (2), the normal position of the stop button is the position indicated by the chain line, and its stroke is S2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, each stop button 7
The (L, C, R) case 10 is slidably fitted in the left and right elongated holes 15. Therefore, the attachment position of each stop button 7 (L, C, R) in the left-right direction can be changed within the range of the elongated hole 15.

[0012]

As described above, in the slot machine according to the present invention, the position of the stop button in the direction intersecting with the pushing direction can be changed, and the stroke of the stop button from the normal position to the working position can be changed. Since it can be changed, the operability of the stop button can be obtained according to the player's preference.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine.

FIG. 2 is a developed sectional view of a stop button.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an enlarged stop button mounting portion.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R symbol display reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7a stopper 10 cases 10a engaging groove 15 slots

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A slot machine provided with a plurality of symbol display reels and the same number of stop buttons, wherein rotation of a corresponding symbol display reel is stopped by pushing operation of the stop button, and intersects with a pushing direction of the stop button. A slot machine characterized in that the position of the direction can be changed. 2. A slot machine comprising a plurality of symbol display reels and the same number of stop buttons, wherein the rotation of the corresponding symbol display reels is stopped by pushing operation of the stop buttons. A slot machine characterized in that the stroke up to can be changed.