JP2003290419A - Slot machine with function of varying visual recognition of pattern - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify the trial of so-called 'forced halt' by making figures on reels easily visible according to the contents thereof. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with reels 21, 22 and 23 having prescribed figures visually recognizable through display windows 3a, 3b and 3c thereon and the reels spin with the start of a game and are controlled to be stopped so that the figures on the respective reels appear in prescribed arrays according to the result of the lottery for each prescribed internal winning. The figures on the respective reels are drawn in prescribed different colors according to the contents of the figures while a transparent plate unit 30 is provided with light transmitting plates 31, 32 and 33 so arranged as to move in or out freely between each of the reels and the display window 3 and a guide rail 35 for guiding the light transmitting plates 31, 32 and 33 upward or downward freely. Thus, the figures of the respective reels to be visually recognized through the light transmitting plates 31, 32 and 33 are identified by the levels of recognition so determined as to make winning figures easily visible but other figures less visible. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention obtains a winning medal by stopping a plurality of rotating reels (revolving drums) so that symbols such as patterns and letters attached to each reel are arranged in a predetermined arrangement. Regarding a slot machine (turning type gaming machine) that can be used, in particular, a translucent means having a predetermined translucent characteristic is arranged between a reel and a display window so that the translucent means can be retracted, and each symbol on the reel is By adjusting the visibility so that it is easy to see and difficult to see in accordance with the symbol content, it becomes possible to easily identify and specify a predetermined winning symbol, so-called "pushing" can be easily performed, and moreover, the light transmitting means. The present invention relates to a slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function, which can perform a new internal hit notification due to the appearance and disappearance of the slot machine, so that even beginners who are unfamiliar or unfamiliar with games can fully enjoy the slot machine game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in slot machines, a player inserts a game medal as a game medium and presses down a start lever, whereby a predetermined character, a design such as a design (hereinafter collectively referred to as a "design"). Showing multiple reels (usually 3
Individual) starts rotating, and the reel is stopped by pressing the stop button at an arbitrary timing, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the arrangement of the symbols on the stopped reel.
It is a game machine called. In such a slot machine,
Usually, in order to increase the fun of the game, multiple reels are automatically controlled with a certain probability, and the symbols attached to each reel are stopped in a predetermined arrangement, so-called "internal winning" It is designed to be controlled.

When the game is started by depressing the start lever, the internal winning is automatically selected in the slot machine every time the game is started, the winning contents are determined, and the winning contents are determined. The reel stop position is controlled accordingly, and if a prize is won, the symbols attached to each reel within a certain range will depend on the prize regardless of the timing at which the player presses the stop button. It is controlled so that it becomes an array, and by this, a predetermined amount of medals are paid out.
For example, as a result of the internal winning lottery, if a predetermined winning content is won, a plurality of spinning reels are within a certain range (for example, within a range of 4 symbols from the position of the corresponding symbol).
So, regardless of the timing when the player presses the stop button, the pattern is "7/7/7" or "BAR / BAR / BA".
Stop control (“pull-in control”) is performed so that a predetermined arrangement such as “R” or the like is obtained according to the winning content.

By this internal hit control, even if the timing of pressing the stop button of each reel is deviated from the timing of stopping the symbols ("7" or "BAR") forming the array of certain winning contents on the array, If the deviation is within a certain range (within a range such as four frames from the symbol), the symbol is stopped by mechanical control so that the symbol is positioned on a predetermined array, and the winning array is configured. . As a result, the player can stop the symbols in a predetermined winning arrangement by pressing the stop button within a certain range regardless of the skill of the game, and the number of medals according to the winning arrangement. Will be obtained. The reel stop control includes "pull-in control" in which the reels are stopped and controlled so that the symbols are arranged in a predetermined arrangement, and "winning prevention control" in which the reels are stopped so that a certain symbol arrangement is not arranged. . In the winning prevention control, for example, when a certain winning content is won, the reels are stopped and controlled during the game so that the symbol arrays of the other winning contents are not aligned.

[0007] Here, as the winning contents for paying out a predetermined amount of medals by such reel stop control,
Generally, several types of bonus games such as "Regular Bonus (RB)" and "Big Bonus (BB)", "Small Win" including "Replay (Replay)" and "Loss" are set. A predetermined number of winning medals are paid out according to the winning content, and the reel stop is controlled so that the winning medals are not paid out. For example, in the case of "Loss", the reels are stop-controlled (winning prevention control) so that the symbols are arranged without any medal payout (arrangement in which none of the winning symbols are arranged), and in the case of "small win", it is usually about 10 A pattern array (for example, a small amount of about 15 medals)
The reels are controlled to stop so that the "fruit" symbols are arranged in a horizontal row (drawing control), and the symbol arrangement ("7,7,7") for other winning content (for example, "big hit")
The reels are controlled to be stopped (winning prevention control) so that all of the above cannot be obtained. Also, "Regular Bonus"
In the case of, the reel stop control for the bonus game in which several games are one set is performed, and during the bonus game, the reels are arranged so that the symbol arrangement of the "small win" and the "big hit" with a large amount of payout is performed. Will be continuously controlled, and more than one hundred medals will be paid out. In addition, "Big
In the case of "bonus", the reels are controlled so that the above-mentioned control for the bonus game is continuously performed for several sets (usually 3 sets), and the game is set so that hundreds of medals are paid out in large numbers. ， It is designed to be controlled.

[0006] The various prizes are determined by an internal lottery performed for each game.
Reel control is performed according to the content of each prize. For example, if you win the "Big Bonus", you can press the stop button within the range of reel stop control and you can win hundreds of copies in one prize. The payout of the medal will be guaranteed to the player. Therefore, for the player, the biggest fun and pleasure of the slot machine game is to win a bonus game (especially "Big Bonus") as a result of the internal winning lottery, and to design the symbols as the winning arrangement of the bonus game. Therefore, the reel is stopped within the range of the stop control.

By the way, in order to stop the rotating reel so as to have a desired symbol arrangement within the range of a predetermined stop control, a so-called "pressing" technique is required. This "push" is to see the rotating reel, identify the type of symbol on the reel, and press the stop button at the moment when the desired symbol is identified, so that the symbol is displayed on the predetermined pay line. It is a technique and technology in the slot machine game of stopping. When this "pushing" becomes possible, the player can arbitrarily stop and arrange predetermined symbols according to the result of the internal winning lottery.
Even if you win a bonus game,
You will be able to obtain a large number of medals according to the game.
Therefore, "pushing" is extremely important in playing a slot machine, and the skill of this "pushing" technique is
It is a major factor that influences the attractiveness and fun of slot machine games.

[0008]

However, the reels in the slot machine are usually designed to rotate at a high speed of one rotation in about 0.8 seconds after starting the rotation. "Eyeholding" is a highly advanced technology that instantly identifies the symbol on each reel that rotates at high speed and stops the stop button. In order to learn this, a lot of experience and practice are required. There is a need. Therefore, for beginners and players with little game experience,
It is practically impossible to play a "push" game. Also, even for veteran players who can do a "push" to some extent but are not perfect, "push" cannot be done depending on the winning design,
So-called “missing” will occur. And
In this way, for a player who cannot completely perform "pushing", stopping reels in a predetermined symbol arrangement in a bonus game or the like is merely a coincidence. Therefore, in the conventional slot machine game, there is a problem that a player who cannot "blink" cannot fully enjoy the effect of the internal winning lottery and cannot fully enjoy the slot machine game.

In addition, in the conventional slot machine, an internal winning notification may be given to the player to notify the result of the internal winning lottery. For example, when a certain winning content is won, the symbol of each reel is specified. The player has been informed of the result of the internal winning lottery (winning contents) by a so-called "reach eye" display in which stop control is performed so as to form an array. Then, by confirming this "reach eye" display, the player wins a predetermined bonus game or the like as a result of the internal winning lottery, and in the next game, aims at a symbol arrangement according to the winning content and reels. I was able to know what I should stop. However,
Only with internal hit notification by "reach eyes" display, especially for beginners who are not familiar with slot machine games, by not overlooking "reach eyes" or "reach eyes" itself, etc. There were things I could not know. On the other hand, such internal hit notification by "reach eyes" display is a widely known notification mode for veteran players who are familiar with slot machine games, and it is somewhat lacking in freshness as a game effect. It was becoming a thing. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify the beginners of the internal hits, and moreover,
It has been desired to develop a slot machine capable of new unprecedented internal hit notification while complementing existing notification systems such as "reach eyes" notification.

Incidentally, JP-A-2000-61030 and JP-A-2000-140195 are provided with a light source for illuminating a design from the front of the reel, an illumination, and the like, and are also disclosed in JP-A-6-254209 and JP-A-6-254209. Kaihei 10-29
No. 0856 is equipped with a light for illuminating the design from the inside of the reel, so that the design on the reel is brightly illuminated by turning on these light sources, lights, etc., and a slot is arranged to notify the inside hit. A machine is proposed. However, in all of these, since the design part is only brightened by illuminating the reel with illumination, etc., it is easy to see a specific design on the rotating reel,
It was difficult to make it easy to identify, and it was not possible to eliminate the above-mentioned difficulty of "pressing" for beginners.
In addition, as a form of internal hit notification, since the notification by turning on the lamp was a method that has been performed for a long time, brightening the reel portion alone cannot be said to be an attractive internal hit notification. It was

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the problem of the prior art, and a translucent means having a predetermined translucent property is freely arranged between the reel and the display window. By setting each symbol on the reel, it is easy to see according to the symbol content, and by adjusting the visibility so that it is difficult to see, the predetermined winning symbol can be easily identified and specified. It becomes easy to perform, and new internal hit notification can be done due to the appearance of translucent means. In particular, even if you are a beginner who is unfamiliar or unfamiliar with games, you can fully enjoy slot machine games The purpose is to provide a slot machine with a variable degree function.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with a plurality of predetermined symbols visually recognized through a display window. Is a slot machine in which a game is performed by rotating and stopping the plurality of reels, and a symbol attached to each of the plurality of reels is drawn in a predetermined color different depending on the symbol content. With
As a configuration in which a translucent unit is provided between the reels and the display window so that the translucent unit can be retracted and retracted, and a symbol visually recognized through the translucent unit is identified with different visibility depending on the symbol content. is there.

According to the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function of the present invention having such a configuration, the symbols on each of the plurality of reels can be arranged as "big hit" symbols, "small win" symbols, "miss" symbols, etc. By drawing in different colors according to the design content, and by arranging in front of each reel, a light-transmitting means composed of a color filter or the like having a light-transmitting characteristic according to the color of the design so that the light-transmitting means can be retracted. The degree of visibility of the symbols visually recognized through the symbols is made different for each symbol content, whereby only the specific winning symbol can be visually recognized and displayed so that the player can easily identify it. For example, only one winning symbol is drawn in green, other symbols are drawn in red, and a red transparent color filter as a translucent means appears and is arranged in front of the reel, so that only the winning symbol is clearly visible in black. Then, the other patterns cannot be visually recognized and identified through the red color filter.

This makes it possible to clearly specify and identify a predetermined winning symbol by distinguishing it from other symbols, and even a beginner of a slot machine game can visually identify a specific symbol on a spinning reel. , "Pushing" to stop the symbol on a predetermined pay line can be easily performed. Therefore, according to the present invention, when the predetermined winning content is won by the internal winning lottery, even a beginner or a person unfamiliar with the game can surely identify and stop the winning symbol according to the winning content, Can be arranged, and also
Veteran players who do not have complete "touch" will not miss it, and any player can fully enjoy the effect of internal winning and enjoy slot machine games. It becomes possible to provide a machine.

In particular, according to a second aspect of the present invention, the translucent means is arranged so as to be retractable between the reel and the display window in accordance with a predetermined lottery result per inside.

According to the slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function of the present invention having such a structure, the translucent means,
In conjunction with the result of internal lottery performed inside the slot machine, when the result of internal lottery, for example, a bonus game such as "Big Bonus" is won, the translucent means is placed between the reel and the display window. It can be made to appear, and if the result of the internal winning lottery is “miss”, etc., it can be kept evacuated. As a result, the player can be surely identified the winning arrangement of the bonus game or the like, and at the same time, the internal winning can be notified by the appearance / retraction operation of the translucent means. Therefore, the player of the slot machine according to the present invention can surely know the result of the internal winning lottery depending on the presence or absence of the translucent means appearing in front of the reel, and can align the predetermined winning symbols,
In addition, the unprecedented internal hit notification of the advancing and retracting operations of the translucent means makes it possible to enjoy a feeling of expectation, thrill and satisfaction in a slot machine game with a fresh feeling.

[0017] Specifically, in claim 3, the pattern visually recognized through the translucent means is difficult to see all or part of a predetermined winning symbol, and the symbols other than the predetermined winning symbol are difficult to see. All or part is identified by a visibility that makes it easy to see.

According to the slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function of the present invention having such a configuration, since the translucent means is arranged in front of the reel, the winning symbol becomes difficult to see, and other lost symbols When the reel is rotated, it becomes easier to see, for example, the black and other defective pattern parts look like a single black band, and in the middle of the band it looks colorless (same color as the translucent means), etc. The difficult winning pattern becomes a bright part and appears to appear at regular intervals. As a result, the player can clearly identify the difficult-to-see winning symbol by the contrast with the band-shaped easily visible portion, and by performing the reel stop operation aiming only at the difficult-to-see winning symbol, the predetermined prize symbol can be obtained. It is possible to stop the winning symbol on the winning line, and "push" can be surely performed.

Here, the design which is easy to see or difficult to see and whose visibility is changed may be the entire design or only a part of the design. For example, the predetermined winning symbol is usually designed to be drawn larger in the horizontal direction of the reel than the "missing" symbol, so that the protruding portion larger than the "losing" symbol of the winning symbol can be easily seen, and the "missing" symbol. By making it difficult to see the part of the same size as the design, the spinning reel looks like there is a winning design consisting of a colorless part and a black protruding part in the middle of the "miss" pattern that looks like a black band, like this Even so, the predetermined winning symbol can be clearly identified. Also, depending on the type of winning symbol, for example, a "big hit" symbol can easily be seen in the protruding portion, and another winning symbol (for example, "small win")
With, it is possible to make the parts other than the protruding part more visible, and to make different the pattern part whose visibility is changed according to the type of winning. Of course, for symbols having the same size, a part (or all) of a certain symbol can be changed to a visibility different from that of other symbols.

As described above, in the present invention, as long as the winning symbol which is easily visible through the translucent means and the other symbols which are difficult to see can be visually recognized with contrast, the portion for changing the visibility is the whole or one of the symbols. It can be any part of the section. The contrast between the easy-to-see pattern and the difficult-to-see symbol is not limited to the case where the visibility is clearly different, such as the case where one becomes black and the other becomes invisible, for example, one is almost When the other color is not visible and the other color is visible, or when one color is visually recognized in its original color and the other color is clearly visible in black, etc.
The degree of contrast may be any as long as both can be visually recognized.

On the other hand, in the fourth aspect, the symbols visually recognized through the translucent means are easy to see all or part of the predetermined winning symbol, and all or part of the symbols other than the predetermined winning symbol are visible. The configuration is such that the visibility is difficult to see.

According to the slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function of the present invention having such a configuration, contrary to the case of the above-mentioned claim 3, the winning symbol can be easily seen by the light transmitting means (for example, black). The visibility of the design can be changed so that the other designs are hard to see (for example, the same color as the translucent means). By doing this, due to the rotation of the reel, for example, the "loose" pattern portion that is difficult to see looks like a strip of colorless (the same color as the light-transmitting means),
In the middle of the band, the easy-to-see winning symbols appear to appear at regular intervals as dark parts such as black, and the player can easily see the winning symbols by contrasting with the invisible parts connected in a strip. You will be able to identify clearly. As a result, as in the case of claim 3 described above, the player can perform "eye-pressing" for stopping the reel aiming only at the winning symbol. As described above, in the present invention, the symbols that are easily visible and the symbols that are difficult to see through the translucent means are constant regardless of which is the winning symbol and which is the other symbol (missing symbol). As long as it can be identified with the contrast of
You may make it easier or harder to see which pattern.

In the fifth aspect, the design includes a background portion of the design.

According to the slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function of the present invention having such a configuration, it is possible to include the background portion of the symbol as the symbol portion whose visibility is easily visible and which is difficult to see. The design drawn on the reel has a background portion (margin portion, contour portion), and in particular, the left and right regions of the lost design have a background portion larger than the winning design. Therefore, by adding a predetermined color to this background portion, it is possible to change the visibility through a light transmitting means such as a color filter,
It is possible to display a specific pattern so that it can be easily identified. This makes it possible to display and visually recognize the winning symbol and other symbols with a contrast in the entire symbol including the background portion, and it becomes possible to identify the winning symbol in a larger portion, which further increases the certainty Can be pushed. Also, depending on the type of winning symbol, for example, the "big hit" symbol is made easier to see including the background part,
The "small winning combination" pattern can be made different in the part whose visibility is changed according to the type of winning, such as making it easier to see the pattern part that does not include the background part, and it is possible to make a more detailed pattern identification.

In the slot machine with variable symbol visibility according to claim 6, a plurality of the light transmitting means are provided, and the pattern visually recognized through each of the plurality of light transmitting means is
It is configured such that each light-transmitting means is identified with a different visibility.

According to the slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function of the present invention having such a configuration, by providing a plurality of translucent means having different translucent characteristics, different translucent light depending on the type of winning symbol. Means can appear and be arranged. For example, if the result of the internal win lottery is "Big", a red transparent color filter appears, and if the result is "small win", the green transparent color filter appears. Accordingly, the different light-transmitting means can be arranged so as to appear and disappear freely, and the visibility of the symbols to be stopped can be changed easily according to the content of each winning.
As a result, the player can easily identify the different stop symbols according to the winning contents, and in the slot machine having a plurality of winning contents, the player can surely perform “push” for each winning symbol. Become. In addition, by making different translucent means appear for each winning content, it is possible to notify the result of the internal lottery for each winning content.
In addition to being able to perform a more detailed internal notification, different translucent means will appear and disappear depending on the winning content,
The player will be able to enjoy the slot machine game with a fresher feeling and expectation and satisfaction.

Further, in the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the seventh aspect, the translucent means is provided for each of the plurality of reels.

According to the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function of the present invention having such a configuration, the translucent means having a different translucent characteristic is translucent to each reel by advancing and retracting the translucent means for each reel. Means can be provided,
It is possible to change the visibility of a different symbol for each reel so that it can be easily identified. In this way, when the winning symbol array is composed of different symbols on each reel (for example, "7, BAR, BAR", etc.), the left reel has a red color filter, and the middle and right reels have a green color. By disposing a filter or the like, the visibility of the symbols "7" and "BAR" can be changed so that they can be easily identified in the same game. As a result, even in the case of a combination of symbols having different winning arrangements, the winning symbols can be identified with certainty, and the player can surely perform "pushing" regardless of the winning arrangement, versatility, A slot machine with excellent expandability can be provided.

Further, since the translucent means is projected and retracted and arranged for each reel in this way, the order of advancing and retracting and disposing the translucent means can be different for each reel. In this way, as a result of the internal winning lottery, for example, in the case of "big", the color filters appear in the order of "left → middle → right" of the reels, and in the case of "small win", "right →
It is possible to change the order in which the translucent means appear in accordance with the winning content of the internal lottery, such as appearing in the order of "middle → left". Thereby, by the appearance order of the translucent means, it is possible to notify each winning content of the internal winning lottery, and by surely notifying the winning symbol that the player should aim for, it is possible to perform a more detailed internal winning notification. Players will also be able to enjoy slot machine games that are fresher, more exciting, and more satisfying.

[0030]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of a slot machine with a variable symbol visibility according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In addition, the game operation of the slot machine in the following embodiment is usually
It is executed by a computer controlled by a program. Here, the program is provided by a recording medium including, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or any other computer-readable means. Further, the program recorded on the recording medium can be read by the computer by mounting the recording medium directly on the computer or by the computer via a communication line.

[Slot Machine Main Body] First, FIGS. 1 to 3
With reference to, the overall structure of the slot machine main body according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a slot machine with a variable symbol visibility according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 3 is a development view showing an example of a symbol attached to a reel of the slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function according to the present embodiment.

As shown in these figures, the slot machine of the present embodiment, like the conventional slot machine, has a plurality of reels 21, 22 provided in the slot machine body 1.
23 is rotated, the letters attached to each reel 21-23,
A game machine capable of winning a winning medal is configured by stopping a pattern (see FIG. 3) including a pattern in a predetermined arrangement. Specifically, the slot machine body 1 is provided with a front door 2 on the front surface. This front door 2
As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the slot machine is configured, and three display windows 3 (3a, 3a,
3b, 3c) are provided (see FIG. 2). Display window 3
Is a window for viewing the three reels 21, 22 and 23 of the reel unit 20 arranged inside the main body 1 (see FIG. 2), and is usually made of a colorless and transparent resin panel or the like. Of the plurality of symbols drawn around 23 (see FIG. 3), a plurality of symbols (usually three) that are adjacent in the vertical direction can be visually recognized and identified. In addition, a winning line display is drawn on the display window 3 (see FIG. 1), and the winning of the game is achieved by the combination of the symbols of the reels 21, 22, and 23 which are stopped and arranged along the winning line display. It has been decided.

The reels 21 and 2 visible from the display window 3
2 and 23 are cylindrical members having a plurality of (usually 21) patterns such as pictures and characters drawn on the outer periphery (see FIG. 3), and are driven and controlled by the reel unit 20. As shown in FIG. 2, three reels 21 (left), reels 22 (middle), and reels 23 (right) that rotate in the vertical direction (vertical direction in the drawing) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction in the drawing). There is. Then, in the present embodiment, a transparent plate 31 to be described later is provided between the three reels 21 to 23 and the display window 3.
33 is arranged so as to be retractable, and the visibility of the symbols attached to the reels 21 to 23 is made different according to the symbol content.

The symbols provided on the reels 21 to 23 are as follows:
As shown in FIG. 3, for example, “7” (the 11th and 21st shown in FIG. 3) and “BA” are arranged on each reel at equal intervals.
Characters such as “R” (6th and 16th shown in the same figure), patterns such as characters of slot machines and fruits,
It is designed to be displayed in a predetermined order. The symbols of the reels 21 to 23 are, for example, "7/7/7" or "BAR / BAR" along the pay line display on the display window 3 described above.
・ Winning is decided by stopping in a predetermined combination such as "BAR". In the present embodiment, each reel 21
~ 23 above symbols (see Figure 3), for example, "big hit"
Array ("7/7/7" or "BAR / BAR / BAR"
Etc.) and "small roles" array ("bell bell bell" and "fruit
"Fruits / fruits", etc.), "miss" array, etc. are designed in a predetermined color according to the content of the design. As a result, in front of each of the reels 21 to 23, the translucent plates 31 to 33 composed of color filters described later are provided.
By arranging, the visibility of the symbols visually recognized through the translucent plates 31 to 33 varies depending on the symbol content, and only specific winning symbols are visually recognized and displayed so that the player can easily identify them. It has become so.

The three reels 21 to 23 are the main body 1
Control means 10 and reel unit 2 provided inside the
Drive control and stop control are performed by 0. The reel unit 20 holds the three reels 21 to 23 rotatably and inputs the pulse (driving) signal from the control means 10 to start, rotate, and stop the rotation of the reels 21 to 23 at a constant speed. It is designed to control. The reel unit 20 controls the stop positions of the reels 21 to 23 according to the result of the internal win lottery performed by the control means 10, regardless of the timing at which the player presses the stop button 5, that is, the stop button. Even if the timing of pressing 5 is deviated, each reel 21 to 2 is within a certain range (usually within the range of 4 symbols)
The reels 21, 22, 2 are arranged so that the symbols of 3 are in a specific arrangement.
3 is controlled to stop. For example, as a result of the internal winning lottery, when a predetermined winning content is won, the symbols of the reels 21 to 23 are "7,7,7" and "BAR, B" regardless of the timing at which the player presses the stop button 5.
Stop control (“pull-in control” and “winning prevention control”) is performed so that a predetermined arrangement such as “AR / BAR” is achieved within a certain range.

As shown in FIG. 1, a start lever 4 and a stop button 5 are provided below the display window 3 of the front door 2. The start lever 4 is a game start means for starting rotation of the reels 21 to 23 inside the main body, and when the start lever 4 is pressed by a player's operation, a start signal is output to the control means 10. Each reel 21-23 inside the main body starts to rotate. Further, when the start signal is input by pressing the start lever 4, the control means 10 determines the lottery for the internal winning.
The stop button 5 is a stop means for stopping the rotating reels 21 to 23, and includes three reels 21, 22, 23.
Three stop buttons 5a, 5 provided corresponding to
b, 5c are provided. This each stop button 5
By pressing a, 5b, 5c at any timing of the player, a stop signal is output to the control means 10 and the rotation of the corresponding reels 21, 22, 23 is stopped.

Therefore, the player has these start levers 4
By operating the and stop buttons 5, the three reels 21 to 23 are rotated and stopped, and each reel 21 to
It is possible to perform a slot machine game in which the symbols attached to 23 are arranged in a predetermined winning arrangement. Then, as described above, the internal win lottery is performed by the control means 10 triggered by the start signal from the start lever 4, and the reel unit 20 is controlled by the control signal from the control means 10, so that the stop button 5 is activated. Regardless of the timing of pressing, the reels 21 to 23 are stopped at a stop position according to the result of the internal win lottery within a certain range.

As shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion slot 6 is provided near the upper portion of the start lever 4 and the stop button 5 of the front door 2. The medal insertion slot 6 is a receiving slot for a medal which is a game medium used in a game,
A game can be played for the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 6. Further, the front door 2 is provided with an internal hit notification lamp 7. The internal winning notification lamp 7 is a lamp that lights up or blinks when a predetermined bonus game is won as a result of the internal winning lottery in the control means 10 of the main body 1, and notifies the internal winning by lighting (blinking) of this lamp. It has become a means of internal notification. By turning on (blinking) the internal hit notification lamp 7, the player wins the internal hit result,
It is possible to know that a predetermined bonus game has been won.

Further, below the slot machine body 1, there are provided a winning medal payout opening 8 and a speaker 9. The winning medal payout opening 8 is a payout opening for paying out to the player the medals in excess of the fixed amount when the payout medal for winning exceeds the fixed amount. In general,
In the slot machine, when the reels 21 to 23 stopped by pressing the stop button 5 have a predetermined winning arrangement, the number of medals corresponding to the arrangement is paid out for winning. The winning medals are stored (credits) in the slot machine as stored medals. Then, when the number of stored medals exceeds a certain amount (for example, 50 medals), the medals that exceed the fixed number are paid out from the winning medal payout port 8. In addition, a part or all of the stored medals may be paid out at any time from the winning medal payout port 8. The speaker 9 is adapted to generate various sounds such as a melody sound and a message sound to the player, and enhance the effect of the effect during the game by the sound so that the player can enjoy the slot machine game comfortably. Has become.

The slot machine body 1 described above
Other than the above-mentioned respective parts, the configuration and functions of the existing slot machine are almost the same.
The game system and the like are almost the same. Therefore, detailed description of the same parts as those of the existing slot machine will be omitted. The slot machine body 1 as described above is provided with a light-transmitting means (light-transmitting plates 31 to 33) which is arranged between the display window 3 and the reels 21 to 23 so as to be retractable.

[Translucent Means] Next, the translucent means according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Figure 4
FIG. 6 is a perspective view conceptually showing the relationship between the light transmitting means and the reel of the slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional plan view conceptually showing the structure of the light transmitting means in the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional side view showing the concept of the structure of the light transmitting means in the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the present embodiment. As shown in these figures, the translucent means according to the present embodiment is provided with translucent plates 31, 32, 33 which are movably (movable up and down) arranged in front of the reels 21, 22, 23, respectively.
And a translucent plate unit 30 having a guide rail 35 that slidably holds these translucent plates 31, 32, 33.
(See FIG. 2).

The translucent plates 31, 32 and 33 are provided for each reel 2
The plate-shaped member is provided between the display windows 32 and 23 and the display window 3 so as to be retractable. In the present embodiment, the plate-shaped member is guided by the guide rail 35 and is vertically slidable. ing. Here, in the present embodiment, each of the translucent plates 31 to 33 is composed of a color filter having a predetermined translucent characteristic, and as shown in FIGS.
3, the three translucent plates 31a to 31c, 3
2a to 32c, 33a to 33c, and each translucent plate 3
1a to 31c (32a to 32c, 33a to 33c) have different light transmission characteristics. Here, the color filters forming each of the translucent plates 31 to 33 are, for example,
It is composed of a transparent resin panel with colors such as red, green, yellow, and blue.

The translucency of each translucent plate 31-33 is determined in relation to the color of the symbol attached to the reels 21-23, and the specific symbol is passed through the specific translucent plate 31-33. Are set so that they can be easily identified. In particular,
For example, if a winning symbol on a reel (for example, "7") is drawn in red, the other symbols are green (or yellow,
Light blue), and the translucent plates 31 to 33 for the winning design "7"
A blue transparent color filter can be used as In this way, when the translucent plates 31 to 33 are arranged in front of the reels, only the winning symbol (“7”) becomes a dark color such as black as the symbol visually recognized through the translucent plate. Visible clearly, other patterns do not become black through the blue color filter, and appear brighter (thinner) than "7", making it difficult to see and identify, and only the winning symbol "7" is easy to identify Will be displayed in degrees.

Also, a winning symbol (for example, "BAR")
When is drawn in yellow, the other designs are green, light blue,
Colors other than yellow, such as red, and the winning design "BAR"
A yellow transparent color filter can be used as the translucent plates 31 to 33. In this case, when the translucent plates 31 to 33 are arranged in front of the reel, only the winning symbol (“BAR”) cannot be visually recognized and discriminated from the symbols visually recognized through the translucent plate, and other symbols are Even if the color changes through the yellow color filter, the visibility is substantially unchanged and is clearly visible, and as a result, the winning symbol "BAR" is displayed with the visibility that is easy to identify.

As described above, the light-transmitting characteristics of the light-transmitting plates 31 to 33 and the colors of the corresponding symbols of the reels 21 to 23 are limited as long as the particular patterns can be easily identified by the particular light-transmitting plates 31 to 33. Any combination can be selected and determined. Here, the color combinations of the color filters forming the translucent plates 31 to 33 and the colors of the symbols on the reels 21 to 23, and the visibility thereof are as shown in Table 1 below, for example, and which color combination is used. Even if there is, it can be applied as a color of the transparent plates 31 to 33 and the reels 21 to 23 of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.

[0046]

[Table 1]

The color combinations shown in Table 1 above are
This is just an example, and the translucent plates 31 to 33 and the reel 2 are included.
The colors of the symbols 1 to 23 are not limited to those shown in Table 1. Further, if the pattern drawn in a predetermined color includes a color whose visibility is changed by the translucent plates 31 to 33, it goes without saying that other colors can be drawn, and it is easy to identify a specific pattern. It goes without saying that it is possible to draw any combination of a plurality of colors as far as possible.

In the present embodiment, the translucent plates 31 to 33 are arranged so as to be located above the reels of the front door 2 in the slot machine body 1 (see FIG. 6), and drive means not shown. Is driven up and down by each reel 21,2.
One transparent plate 31, 32, 33 descends in front of 2, 23 and appears in front of the reel. Specifically, the respective light-transmissive plates 31 to 33 are arranged and controlled so as to be retractable between the reels 21 to 23 and the display window 3 in accordance with the result of the lottery for the internal hit performed by the control means 10. Has become. That is, the light-transmitting plates 31 to 33 are adapted to be linked to the lottery result per internal hit. For example, when the result of the internal hit lottery is a bonus game such as “big bonus”, the “big hit” is selected. -Translucent plates 31 to 3 for facilitating identification of winning patterns (for example, "7") of "bonus"
3 appears between the reels 21 to 23 and the display window 3, and when other winning contents are won, the transparent plates 31 to 33 that make it easy to identify the winning symbol (for example, "BAR"). Appears in front of the reels 21 to 23.
Further, when the result of the internal winning lottery is “miss” or the like, it is controlled so as to remain withdrawn to the upper part of the slot machine.

As a result, the symbols attached to the reels 21 to 23 (see FIG. 3) are determined according to the lottery result per inside.
It will be visually recognized from the outside of the display window 3 through the corresponding predetermined light-transmitting plates 31 to 33, and as described above, depending on the light-transmitting characteristics of each light-transmitting plate 31 to 33, only a specific pattern. Are displayed with a visibility that is easy to identify. Also,
In this way, the light-transmitting plates 31 to 33 driven in association with the lottery result for the internal hit also function as an internal hit notification means for giving notification of the internal hit by the appearing / retreating and advancing / retreating operations.

Then, in the present embodiment, the transparent plates 31 to 31.
3 for each reel 21 to 23 (3
(Transparent plates 31a to 31c, 32a to
32c and 33a to 33c), the pattern visually recognized through each of the translucent plates 31 to 33 is identified with a different visibility for each translucent plate 31 to 33. in this way,
By providing a plurality of translucent plates 31 to 33 having different translucent characteristics, different translucent plates 31 to 33 can appear and be arranged for each reel 21 to 23 according to the type of winning symbol. become.

For example, when the result of the internal lottery is "big", the transparent plates 31 to 33 made of red transparent color filters are made to appear, and in the case of "small win", it is made of a green transparent color filter. Appearance of the translucent plates 31 to 33, etc. The transparent transmissive plates 31 to 33, which are different according to the winning content of the lottery per inside, are arranged to be freely retractable, and the visibility of the symbols to be stopped according to each winning content. Can be changed to facilitate discrimination. As a result, the player can automatically identify the different stop symbols depending on each winning content through the transparent plates 31 to 33, and in the slot machine game in which a plurality of winning contents are set, You will be able to perform a certain "pressing" for each winning symbol. In addition, as described above, the transparent plate 31 that is different for each prize content
By making ~ 33 appear, the result of the internal lottery
It is possible to make a notification for each prize content, and it becomes possible to make a more detailed internal winning notification.

Further, in this embodiment, each reel 21-
The translucent plates 31 to 33 provided for every 23 are reels 21.
Each of the reels 21 to 23 is independently moved forward and backward, whereby the reels 21 to 23 can be provided with the transparent plates 31 to 33 having different transparent characteristics, respectively. The visibility of the patterns drawn in different colors for each 23 is made easy to identify. By doing this, in the case where the winning symbol array is composed of different symbols on the reels 21 to 23 (for example, "7.BA
R · BAR ”), a red color filter on the left reel, a green color filter on the middle and right reels, etc., so that the symbols“ 7 ”and“ BAR ”can be easily identified in the same game. It becomes possible to change the visibility. As a result, even when the winning arrangement is a combination of symbols having different colors, the winning symbol can be surely identified, and even if the winning arrangement is made of any symbol combination, the player can be surely identified. Can be identified.

Further, in this embodiment in which the transparent plates 31 to 33 are independently projected and retracted for each reel 21 to 23, the reels 21 to 23 are arranged in the order in which the transparent plates 31 to 33 appear. It is also possible to make it different for each. In this way, the result of the internal winning lottery, for example, "Big"
In the case of, the translucent plates 31 to 33 are made to appear in the order of “left → middle → right” of the reels 21 to 23 (in the order of translucent plate 31 → 32 → 33), and in the case of “small win”, the “right” It is possible to change the order in which the light-transmitting plates 31 to 33 are made to appear in accordance with the winning content of the internal lottery, such as making them appear in the order of → middle → left (light-transmitting plate 33 → 32 → 31). Thereby, the transparent plate 31
By the appearance order of ~ 33, it is possible to announce each winning content of the internal winning lottery, and it is possible to perform a more detailed internal winning notification.

If the driving means for moving the light transmitting plates 31 to 33 up and down can slide the light transmitting plates 31 to 33 in the vertical direction of the slot machine,
Any driving means and elevating means can be used.
For example, a lift means for lifting each of the translucent plates 31 to 33 along the vertical direction of the slot machine, and each of the translucent plates 31 to 3
3 is provided on the upper part of the slot machine, and the fixing means is controlled to be fixed and released by a driving means such as a solenoid motor, thereby lowering and lowering any light transmitting plates 31 to 33 at any timing. The transparent plate can be lifted by the lift means. In addition, each translucent plate 31-33
By attaching a string-like member to the upper end side of the above and pulling up or releasing the string-like member by a driving means such as a motor, it is possible to move up and down any light transmitting plates 31 to 33 at any time.

Further, although the transparent plates 31 to 33 are designed to move along the vertical direction of the slot machine in this embodiment, the moving directions of the transparent plates 31 to 33 are limited to the vertical direction. It is not limited to this, but may be a case of moving the slot machine in the left-right direction. In addition, the transparent plates 31 to 31
33 can be formed in an arc shape along the outer circumference of the reels 21 to 23 and can be moved in the rotation direction of the reels 21 to 23 (the front-back direction of the slot machine). That is, the translucent plates 31 to 33 may have any movement direction and configuration as long as they are arranged and moved between the reels 21 to 23 and the display window 3 so as to be retractable. The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which it slides in the vertical direction.

Further, in the present embodiment, the transparent plates 31 to 33 correspond to the three reels 21 to 23, and three sets of transparent plates 31a to 31c and 32a to 32 are independently raised and lowered.
However, it is also possible to combine two sets or one set of translucent plates for a plurality of reels (see FIGS. 7 and 8). For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a pair of translucent plates 3 corresponding to the left reel 21.
It is also possible to provide two sets of translucent plates consisting of 1a to 31c and one set of translucent plates 32a to 32c corresponding to the middle and right reels 22 and 23. In this case, the symbol arrangement whose visibility is adjusted by the translucent plates 31 and 32 is three reels 21-23.
In the case of a pattern arrangement drawn in the same color (for example, "7
・ 7 "or" BAR / BAR / BAR ", etc., and the case where the left reel 21 and the middle and right reels 22 and 23 are drawn in different colors (for example," 7-BAR-B ").
AR ").

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a set of translucent plates 31a to 31c which cover the entire left, middle and right reels 21, 22 and 23 may be used. In this case, the symbol array whose visibility is adjusted by the translucent plate 31 is a symbol array in which the three reels 21 to 23 are drawn in the same color (for example, "7/7/7" or "BAR / BAR").・ BAR "
Etc.). As described above, the light-transmitting plates 31 to 33 may be at least one set (at least one) that is projected and retracted in front of the plurality of reels 21 to 23, depending on the type and the arrangement configuration of the symbol arrangement. It is possible to independently project and dispose two or more sets of transparent plates for any combination of the reels 21 to 23. Although not particularly shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, in the case where the translucent plate is arbitrarily combined,
It goes without saying that the guide rail 35 that slidably guides the translucent plate can also be changed according to the translucent plate.

[Variation of Symbol Visibility] Next, regarding the aspect of the visibility of the symbols of the reels 21 to 23 which are changed by the above-mentioned translucent plates 31 to 33, FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 9, the symbols on the reels 21 to 23 visually recognized through the translucent plates 31 to 33 are difficult to see a predetermined winning symbol (“7” shown in FIG. 9A). It is possible to identify a symbol other than the predetermined winning symbol with a visibility that is easy to see (see FIG. 9B). For example, the winning symbols "7" are drawn in light blue (light blue), and the other symbols are drawn in red.
On the other hand, the transparent plate 3 made of a blue transparent color filter
By using 1 to 33, when the translucent plates 31 to 33 are arranged in front of the reel, the symbols visually recognized through the translucent plate are clearly visible in black or the like, except for the winning symbols, The winning symbol "7" cannot be visually recognized or identified through the blue color filter (Figs. 9 (b) and 10 (b)).
State).

Then, when the reels 21 to 23 are rotated in this state, as shown in FIG. 10C, the portion other than the winning symbol which is easily visible in black or the like looks like a single black band, and In the middle of the belt, the winning symbols (third and 16th symbols) that are difficult to see in the same color as the translucent plates 31 to 33,
It becomes a bright part and appears to appear at regular intervals on the spinning reel. Therefore, the player can clearly identify the invisible part (winning symbol “7”) by the contrast with the band-like easily visible part, and aim only at the invisible part, that is, the winning symbol “7”. By performing the reel stop operation, the winning symbol "7" can be stopped on the winning line, and "pushing" can be performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
The symbols on the reels 21 to 23 visually recognized through 33 are
The winning symbol “7” can be easily seen, and symbols other than the winning symbol “7” can be identified with a visibility that is difficult to see (see FIG. 11B). For example, the winning symbol "7" is drawn in blue, and the other symbols are drawn in red.
By using the translucent plates 31 to 33 made of red transparent color filters for 22, when the translucent plates 31 to 33 are arranged in front of the reel, the pattern visually recognized through the translucent plate is , The winning symbol "7" is clearly visible in black or the like, and symbols other than the winning symbol "7" cannot be visually recognized or identified through the red color filter (see FIGS. 11B and 12A). State shown). By doing so, contrary to the case of FIG. 9 described above, only the winning symbol “7” is easily visible by the light-transmitting plates 31 to 33, and the other symbols are difficult to see. Therefore, the reels 21 to 23. By the rotation of, the design part that became difficult to see looks like a single strip of the same color as the translucent means, and in the middle of the strip, the winning design (3rd and 16th designs) that is easy to see is black, etc. Appear to appear at regular intervals as a dark part of, and the player can clearly identify the easily visible part, that is, the winning symbol "7", by the contrast with the band-shaped part that is difficult to see.

As a result, similarly to the case of FIG. 9, the player can perform a "pressing" to stop the reel aiming only at the winning symbol "7". In this way, the transparent plate 3
As for the symbols that are easy to see through 1 to 33 and the symbols that are difficult to see, regardless of which is the winning symbol and which is the other symbol, as long as the two can be distinguished by contrast, which symbol is easily visible, You can make it hard to see. The contrast between the easy-to-see pattern and the difficult-to-see symbol is not limited to the case where the visibility is clearly different, such as the case where one becomes black and the other becomes invisible, for example, one is almost As long as the two can be visually recognized in a distinguishable manner, such as when they are visually recognized as they are and the other becomes invisible, or when one is visually recognized in almost the original color and the other is clearly visible in black etc. It is not limited. Therefore, in addition to the above-described aspect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 (b) to (d), winning symbols (third and sixteenth) are difficult to see or disappear (thinner, brighter), other symbols When the image becomes vague (dark)
(B)) Or, the winning design can be clearly seen (becomes black)
As a result, when the other symbols are vaguely visible (FIG. 12 (c)), the winning symbol is vaguely visible and the other symbols are invisible (FIG. 12).
In any case such as (d)), the predetermined winning symbol can be surely identified.

Further, the portion which is easily visible or difficult to see and whose visibility is changed may be the entire pattern,
It may be only a part of the design. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, only a part of the predetermined winning symbol can be made visible (or difficult to see). In general, winning symbols such as "big hit" are drawn larger in the lateral direction of the reel than "losing" symbols (see FIG. 3). Therefore,
As shown in FIG. 13 (a), by making only the right end portion of the winning symbol "7" different from other symbols,
As shown in (b), by making the visibility of the protruding portion larger than the "missing" symbol easier to see and making it difficult to see the part of the same size as the "missing" symbol, the spinning reel is
It seems that there is a winning symbol consisting of a colorless portion and a black protruding portion in the middle of the "loose" symbol that looks like a black band, and this also makes it possible to clearly identify the predetermined winning symbol.

Depending on the type of winning symbol, for example,
"Big hit" symbols make it easy to see the protruding part, and other winning symbols (such as "small win") make it easier to see the parts other than the protruding part. It can also be done. In this way, the symbols on the reels 21 to 23 have a contrast between the winning symbol that is easily visible (or difficult to see) and the other symbols that are difficult to see (or easy to see) through the translucent plates 31 to 33. As long as it can be visually recognized, the part for changing the visibility may be any part of the whole or a part of the design. Of course, it is also possible to change a part (or the whole) of a certain symbol to have a visibility different from that of the other symbols between the symbols having the same size.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15,
The design whose visibility is easily visible by the translucent plates 31 to 33 and which is changed to be difficult to see can also include the background portion of the design. The symbols drawn on the reels 21 to 23 have a background portion (margin portion), and in particular, the left and right regions of the "miss" symbol have a background portion larger than the winning symbol (see FIG. 3). ). Therefore, by adding a predetermined color to this background portion, the transparent plate 3
The visibility can be changed via 1 to 33, and a specific symbol can be displayed so that it can be easily identified.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, only the protruding portion on the right side of the winning symbol "7" and the background portion (outline portion) on the left side can be made visible, and the other portions can be made invisible. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, for symbols other than the winning symbol "7", the background portions at the left and right ends of the symbol can be made visible. By doing this, it is possible to display and visually recognize the winning symbol and other symbols with a contrast in the entire symbol including the background portion, and it is possible to identify the winning symbol in a larger area.
It will be possible to perform more reliable "pressing". In addition, by utilizing the background portion in this way, depending on the type of winning symbol, for example, the “big hit” symbol can be easily seen including the background portion, and the “small win” symbol can be seen in the symbol portion that does not include the background portion. For example, it is possible to change the visibility changing part depending on the type of winning.

[Operation of Slot Machine] Next, the operation of the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the present embodiment having the above-mentioned configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the present embodiment. First, the game is started by the player inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 6 (step 1601 shown in FIG. 16). Here, the inserted medals are usually assigned to one bet, two bet, or three bet corresponding to the pay line (see FIG. 1), and when four or more medals are inserted, four medals are inserted. The above medals will be used as stored medals in the second and subsequent games.

After the medal is inserted, the start lever 4 is pushed down (step 1602), whereby the three reels 21 to 23 start to rotate, and at the same time, the control means 1
At 0, an internal winning lottery is conducted (step 16).
03). As a result of the internal winning lottery, when a predetermined winning content is won (step 1604), when the transparent plates 31 to 33 corresponding to the symbol of the winning content are provided (step 1605), the transparent plate. 31-33 descend and appear and are arranged between the reels 21-23 and the display window 3 (step 1606). When the translucent plates 31 to 33 are arranged in front of the reels, only the symbols corresponding to the winning contents are displayed with the visibility that is easy to identify, and the player presses the stop buttons 5a to 5c ( Step 1606),
It becomes possible to align the predetermined symbol arrangement by performing "pressing".

When all the reels 21 to 23 are stopped (step 1608), if the translucent plates 31 to 33 are provided (step 1609), the translucent plates 31 to 33 are moved upward. The game is evacuated (step 1610), processing according to the winning content is performed (step 1611), and for example, when a player has won a bonus game such as "Big Bonus", a predetermined amount of medals are paid out and the bonus is paid. -A small amount of medals will be paid out when the player enters the game state and wins a "small role". Thereafter, as in the normal slot machine game, continuation or termination of the game is selected by the player's judgment (step 1612), and if the game is continued, by inserting medals (including accumulated medals), 2 The game after the first time is started (return to step 1601).

On the other hand, in step 1604, if the player is out of the internal winning lottery (in the case of winning the "miss"), or if the predetermined winning content is won, the transparent plates 31 to 33 corresponding to the winning content are selected. If not provided, as in the normal slot machine game, by pressing the stop button (step 1607), all reels are stopped (step 1608), and processing according to the winning content is performed (step 1611). . In this case, the transparent plate 3
Since steps 1 to 33 do not appear, steps 1609 and 1610 are omitted. After that, it is selected by the player to continue or end the game (step 161).
2) If the game is continued, the process returns to step 1601. If the game is not continued, the process ends.

As described above, according to the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility according to the present embodiment, the symbols on the plurality of reels 21 to 23 are changed to the "big hit" symbol, the "small win" symbol, Drawing with different predetermined colors depending on the symbol content, such as "miss" symbols, and in front of each reel 21-23, translucent plates 31-33 composed of color filters or the like having translucent characteristics according to the coloring of the symbols. By arranging the patterns so that they can appear and disappear freely, the visibility of the symbols visually recognized through the translucent plates 31 to 33 is made different for each symbol content, thereby making it easy for the player to identify only a specific winning symbol. Can be visually recognized and displayed.

As a result, the predetermined winning symbol can be clearly specified and identified by distinguishing it from other symbols, and the spinning reel 2 can be used even by a beginner of a slot machine game.
It becomes possible to easily perform "pushing" to visually identify the specific symbols on 1 to 23 and stop the symbols on a predetermined pay line. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the predetermined winning content is won by the internal winning lottery, even if it is a beginner or a person unfamiliar with the game, the winning symbol according to the winning content is surely stopped and arranged. Even if a veteran player who does not have a perfect "push" is not overlooked, any player can fully enjoy the effect of the internal winning and enjoy the slot machine game.

Further, in the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the present embodiment, since the transparent plates 31 to 33 are made to appear and disappear in conjunction with the lottery result of the internal hit, the result of the internal hit lottery, For example, when a bonus game such as “Big Bonus” is won, the transparent plates 31 to 33 are made to appear between the reels 21 to 23 and the display window 3, and the result of the internal winning lottery is “Loss” or the like. In some cases, it can be evacuated. As a result, it is possible to notify the inside of the player by moving the translucent plates 31 to 33 in and out and moving the retracted plates forward and backward. In addition to being able to know the result of the winning lottery, the transparent plate 31
With the appearance of ~ 33 and the evacuation action, which is not hitherto known, it becomes possible to enjoy the slot machine game with a fresh feeling of expectation, thrill, and satisfaction.

The slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiment. However, the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. It goes without saying that various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the light-transmitting means arranged in front of the reel has been described by using the light-transmitting plate including the color filter as an example, but the light-transmitting means according to the present invention is limited to the color filter. It is not a thing, it is arranged between the reel and the player, it blocks certain light (wavelength), transmits only certain light (wavelength), shines in certain color (reflects), white light Any light transmitting means may be used as long as it is an optical filter means for separating light. That is, according to the present invention, by disposing the translucent means between the reel and the player, a predetermined winning symbol is confused by the color of the translucent means (filter) and becomes difficult to understand, and the other symbols are translucent means. Brightness or hue is greatly different depending on the color of the (filter) and becomes easy to understand, so that the winning symbol can be easily discriminated from the other symbols, or the symbols other than the predetermined winning symbol are translucent means ( It becomes difficult to understand because it is confused with the color of the filter), and the predetermined winning symbol can be easily distinguished from the winning symbol because the brightness and hue of the predetermined winning symbol are greatly different depending on the color of the light transmitting means (filter). Like
Any translucent means can be used as long as they are used.

[0074]

As described above, according to the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function of the present invention, the translucent means having a predetermined translucent characteristic is disposed between the reel and the display window so as to be retractable. This makes it possible to adjust the visibility of each symbol on the reel so that it is easy to see and difficult to see in accordance with the symbol content. As a result, it is possible to easily identify and identify a predetermined winning symbol from the symbols on the rotating reel, that is, so-called "pressing" can be easily performed, and a new internal winning notification due to the appearance of the translucent means can be performed. Like Therefore, according to the present invention, even a beginner or the like who is not particularly good at "pushing" and unfamiliar, and who may not notice the internal hit notification can fully enjoy the slot machine game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a slot machine with a variable symbol visibility according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a development view showing an example of a symbol attached to a reel of the slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view conceptually showing the relationship between the translucent means and the reel of the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional plan view conceptually showing the structure of the translucent means in the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional side view of a principal part conceptually showing the configuration of the light transmitting means in the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view conceptually showing the relationship between the light transmitting means and the reel of the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view conceptually showing the relationship between the translucent means and the reel of the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9A and 9B are explanatory views showing an example in which the visibility of the symbols on the reel shown in FIG. 3 changes, where FIG. 9A shows a case without a transparent plate, and FIG. 9B shows a case with a transparent plate. Shows.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view conceptually showing a change in the visibility of the symbols on the reels in the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (a) does not include a translucent plate. In the case, (b) shows the case where the transparent plate is interposed, and (c) shows the case where the reel is rotated through the transparent plate.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another example in which the visibility of the symbols on the reel shown in FIG. 3 changes, where (a) does not include a light-transmitting plate, and (b) includes a light-transmitting plate. The case is shown.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view conceptually showing the aspect of the visibility of the symbols changing through the light-transmitting plate in the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the embodiment of the present invention,
In (a), the winning symbol is clearly visible, and when the other symbols are difficult to see, (b), the winning symbol cannot be seen,
If other patterns are faintly visible, (c)
Shows the case where the winning symbol is clearly visible and the other symbols are faintly visible, and (d) shows the case where the winning symbol is faintly visible and the other symbols are invisible.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing another example in which the visibility of the symbols on the reel shown in FIG. 3 changes, where (a) does not include a light-transmitting plate, and (b) shows a light-transmitting plate. The case is shown.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing another example in which the visibility of the symbols on the reel shown in FIG. 3 changes, (a) without a translucent plate, (b) with a translucent plate. The case is shown.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing another example in which the visibility of the symbols on the reel shown in FIG. 3 changes, in which (a) does not include a light-transmitting plate, and (b) includes a light-transmitting plate. The case is shown.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an operation of the slot machine with the variable symbol visibility function according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 slot machine body 2 front door 3 display window 4 Start lever 5 (5a, 5b, 5c) Stop button 6 medal slot 7 Internal notification lamp 8 Prize medal payout openings 9 speakers 10 Control means 20 reel unit 21,22,23 reel 30 translucent plate unit 31 (31a, 31b, 31c) Translucent plate 32 (32a, 32b, 32c) translucent plate 33 (33a, 33b, 33c) translucent plate 35 Guide rail

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A slot machine provided with a plurality of reels having predetermined symbols visually recognized through a display window, wherein a game is played by rotating and stopping the plurality of reels, The symbols attached to the reels are drawn in different predetermined colors according to the symbol contents, and a translucent means is provided between the reels and the display window so as to be retractable and retractable. A slot machine with a variable symbol visibility function, wherein the symbol visually recognized through the means is identified with different visibility according to the symbol content. 2. The slot with variable symbol visibility according to claim 1, wherein the translucent means is arranged so as to be retractable between the reel and the display window in accordance with a predetermined lottery result per hit. Machine. 3. The design visually recognized through the translucent means is such that all or part of a predetermined winning symbol is difficult to see, and all or part of a symbol other than the predetermined winning symbol is easily visible. The slot machine with a variable pattern visibility according to claim 1 or 2, which is identified. 4. The visibility visually recognized through the translucent means is such that all or part of a predetermined winning symbol is easily visible, and all or part of a symbol other than the predetermined winning symbol is difficult to see. A slot machine with a variable pattern visibility according to claim 1, 2 or 3, which is identified. 5. The slot machine with variable symbol visibility according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the symbol includes a background portion of the symbol. 6. A plurality of the light transmitting means are provided, and a pattern visually recognized through each of the plurality of light transmitting means is identified with a different visibility for each light transmitting means. , 4 or 5 slot machine with variable symbol visibility. 7. The slot machine with variable symbol visibility according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the light transmitting means is provided for each of the plurality of reels.