JP2003339935A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate a player to watch a pattern on lines which a ball is going to pass through. <P>SOLUTION: A slot machine 10 is provided with: a plurality of rotary reels 40; a pattern display window 72; a back light 31; and a controller 20. The controller 20 is equipped with: a lottery means 110; a stop control means 120; a prize-winning determination means 140; and a back light control means 150. As the patterns which are visible through the pattern display window 72 when the rotation of each rotary reel 40 is stopped, there are an on-line pattern 90 positioned on a prize-winning line 80 and an out-of-upper-line pattern 91 which is positioned on the upside of the on-line pattern 90. Inside the respective rotary reels 40, as the back light 31, an on-line back light 32 for illuminating the on-line pattern 90 and an out-of-upper-line back light 33 for illuminating the out-of-upper line pattern 91 are provided. While the respective rotary reels 40 are rotated, the back light control means 150 turns on the respective out-of-upper-line back lights 33. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,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, and more particularly to a slot machine provided with a backlight for illuminating a symbol displayed around a rotary reel from the inside of the rotary reel. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various slot machines have been provided. For example, three rotating reels around which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display window provided in front of each rotating reel and for visually recognizing the symbol displayed around each rotating reel. A backlight for illuminating the symbols displayed around the rotating reel from inside the rotating reel and a start switch for starting the rotation of the rotating reel, There is provided a slot machine including a stop switch for stopping the rotation of a rotating reel and a control device for controlling the slot machine.

In this slot machine, when the start switch is operated, the rotation of all three rotating reels is started, and when the stop switch is operated, the rotation of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped, and
When the rotation of all three rotating reels is stopped and a predetermined symbol is lined up on a predetermined pay line, a prize is won and a predetermined profit is given.

Further, in this slot machine, when the rotation of each rotary reel is stopped, as a symbol visible through the symbol display window, a symbol on the line which is a symbol located on the winning line and above the symbol on the line There is an upper line outside symbol that is a symbol located and a lower line outside symbol that is a symbol located on the lower side of the line upper symbol. Further, in this slot machine, the backlight is formed so as to illuminate only the symbols on the line from the inside of the rotating reel.

The slot machine is formed so that the backlights can be turned on during the rotation of the rotary reels, so that among the symbols displayed around the rotary reels. It is designed to make it easier to see the symbols that are passing through the positions of the symbols on the line. Further, this slot machine is formed such that when the rotations of all the spinning reels are stopped, a specific backlight can be turned on or blinked by the arrangement of the symbols on the line, whereby the player can play the game. On the other hand, a predetermined effect can be performed.

[0006]

However, in the conventional slot machine, the backlight is formed so as to illuminate only the symbol on the line from the inside of the rotating reel. Therefore, in the case of turning on each backlight during the rotation of each rotating reel, of the symbols displayed around each rotating reel, make it easy to see the symbol passing through the position of the symbol on the line. Although it is possible, it was not possible to make it easier to see the symbol which is about to pass the position of the symbol on the line or the symbol immediately after passing the position of the symbol on the line.

Further, in the case of performing a predetermined effect by turning on or off a specific backlight when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped, the effect within the range of the symbols on the line is possible. However, there is a problem in that it is not possible to perform an effect including a symbol other than the symbol on the line, so that the effect of the effect is lacking. (Claim 1) Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 provides, as a backlight, an on-line backlight for illuminating an on-line symbol and an upper-outer line backlight for illuminating an on-outer symbol. During the rotation of each rotary reel, the backlight outside the upper line can be turned on, which makes it easier to see the symbol that is about to pass the position of the symbol on the line. Intended to provide the machine.

(Claim 2) In addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1, the invention described in claim 2 is such that each rotating reel is rotating and the rotation of each rotating reel is stopped. When possible, it is possible to turn on the backlight outside the upper line, whereby the player who tries to stop the rotation of each rotating reel tries to pass the position of the symbol on the line from now on. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine in which a design can be easily seen.

(Claim 3) Further, in addition to the object of the invention of claim 1 or 2, the invention of claim 3 is, in addition to the object of the invention of claim 1 or 2, when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped By arranging the outer symbols, it is possible to turn on or blink a specific one of the on-line backlight and the on-line outside backlight, and thus, it is possible to perform an effect including symbols other than the on-line symbols. In this way, it is an object to provide a slot machine with improved performance effects.

(Claim 4) Moreover, in addition to the object of the invention of claim 1, the invention of claim 4 is, as a backlight, an on-line backlight for illuminating a symbol on the line, and an outside of the upper line. A backlight outside the upper line for illuminating the symbols and a backlight outside the lower lines for illuminating the symbols outside the lower lines are provided, and a backlight outside the upper line and a lower line during the rotation of each rotating reel. The external back light and can be turned on, which allows
An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of making it easier to see a symbol that is about to pass the position of the symbol on the line or a symbol immediately after passing the position of the symbol on the line.

(Claim 5) In addition to the object of the invention of claim 4, the invention of claim 5 is such that each rotating reel is rotating and the rotation of each rotating reel is stopped. When possible, with a backlight outside the upper line,
It is possible to turn on the back light outside the lower line, so that for the player who is trying to stop the rotation of each rotating reel, the symbol which is about to pass the position of the symbol on the line and the line An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that makes it easy to see the symbol immediately after passing the position of the symbol.

(Claim 6) Further, in addition to the object of the invention of Claim 4 or 5, the invention of Claim 6 has a pattern on the line, an upper line when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped. Depending on the arrangement of the outer design and the lower line outer design, it is possible to turn on or blink a specific one of the on-line backlight, the upper-line outside backlight and the lower-line outside backlight, and thereby, other than the on-line design. By making it possible to perform productions including the design of
It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine with improved staging effect.

[0013]

[Means for Solving the Problems] (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 relates to a slot machine (10), wherein a plurality of rotating reels (40) around which a plurality of symbols are displayed. ), And a symbol display window (72) provided in front of each rotating reel (40) for visually recognizing a symbol displayed around each rotating reel (40), and each rotating reel (4
0) Provided on the inside of each of them and rotating reels (4
A backlight (31) for illuminating the symbols displayed around (0) from the inside of the rotating reel (40), and a control device (20) for controlling the slot machine (10), The control device (20) includes a lottery means (110) for performing a lottery, and a stop control means (12) for performing stop control of the rotating reel (40) based on the lottery result of the lottery means (110).
0), and a winning determination means (140) for determining whether or not there is a winning by the arrangement of the symbols on the winning line (80) when the rotation of all the rotating reels (40) is stopped, and the backlight ( 31) is provided with a backlight control means (150) for controlling, and at least a symbol is visible in the symbol visible through the symbol display window (72) when the rotation of each rotating reel (40) is stopped. There is an on-line symbol (90) which is a symbol located on the line (80) and an upper line outer symbol (91) which is a symbol located on the upper side of the on-line symbol (90), and each of the rotating reels (40) ) Inside each of them, as a backlight (31), at least the pattern on the line (9
A backlight (32) on the line to illuminate (0),
An upper line outside backlight (33) for illuminating the upper line outside pattern (91) is provided, and the backlight control means (150) is provided for each upper line during rotation of each rotating reel (40). It is characterized in that it is formed so that the outer backlight (33) can be turned on.

That is, the slot machine (10) according to the present invention, as the backlight (31), the on-line backlight (32) for illuminating the on-line symbol (90).
And an upper line outside backlight (33) for illuminating the upper line outside pattern (91), and the upper line outside backlight (33) is turned on during the rotation of each rotating reel (40). It was made possible.

Here, each "revolving reel (40)" is formed so as to rotate clockwise when viewed from the left side of the slot machine (10). Thereby, while the spinning reels (40) are spinning, the symbols displayed around the spinning reels (40) are viewed from the front side of the slot machine (10), that is, from the player side, It seems to move downward from above.

The "symbol display window (72)" is for visually recognizing the symbol displayed around each rotating reel (40). The symbol display window (72) is provided in front of each rotating reel (40). As a result, the player can visually recognize the symbols displayed around each rotating reel (40) through the symbol display window (72). Also,
When the rotation of each rotating reel (40) is stopped, for example, 5 of the 21 symbols displayed around each rotating reel (40) can be visually confirmed through the symbol display window (72). Can be formed. And the symbol display window (72)
Of the five patterns visible through, for example, the central 3
The individual is the symbol on the winning line (80), which is the symbol "on-line symbol (90)", and the top one is the symbol on the upper side of the symbol (90) on the line "upper line". The outer symbol (91) ", and the bottom one can be a" lower line outer symbol (92) "which is a symbol located below the upper symbol (90) on the line.

The "backlight (31)" is for illuminating the symbols displayed around the rotating reel (40) from the inside of the rotating reel (40). The backlight (31) is provided inside each rotating reel (40). Further, inside each of the rotating reels (40), as a backlight (31), at least a "on-line backlight (32)" for illuminating the on-line symbol (90), and an upper-line outside symbol ( There is a "back light outside the upper line (33)" for illuminating 91). For example, among the five symbols visible through the symbol display window (72), the center three are the on-line symbols (90), and the top one is the upper-outside symbol (91), In the case where the bottom one is the lower line design (92),
Back light outside the upper line at a position corresponding to the back side of the upper line outside pattern (91), while one line back light (32) is provided at the position corresponding to the back side of each of the three line above patterns (90). (33) can be provided. That is, a total of four backlights (31) are vertically arranged inside each rotating reel (40), and the lower three of them are line backlights (32) and the top one. Can be used as the backlight outside the upper line (33).

"Backlight control means (150)"
Is for controlling the backlight (31). This backlight control means (150) controls the backlight (3) outside each upper line while each rotating reel (40) is rotating.
3) is formed so that it can be turned on.
Then, when each back line outside backlight (33) is turned on during the rotation of each rotating reel (40), the pattern on the line (90)
It is possible to make it easier to see the pattern that is about to pass through the position. In other words, it is possible to make it easier to see the symbol immediately before approaching the pay line (80).

(Claim 2) In addition to the features of the invention of Claim 1, the backlight control means (150) is in the process of rotating each rotating reel (40).
In addition, when it is possible to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (40), it is characterized in that each upper outside line backlight (33) can be turned on.

That is, in the slot machine (10) according to the present invention, when the rotating reels (40) are rotating and it is possible to stop the rotating reels (40), it is possible to stop the rotating reels (40). The back light (33) outside the line can be turned on. in this way,
While the rotation reels (40) are rotating, and when it is possible to stop the rotations of the rotation reels (40), the upper line outside backlights (33) are turned on. It is possible for the player who wants to stop the rotation of (40) to easily see the symbol which is about to pass the position of the symbol (90) on the line. That is, it is possible to make it easier for a player who wants to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (40) to see the symbol immediately before approaching the pay line (80).

(Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the features of the invention of claim 1 or 2, the backlight control means (150) stops the rotation of all the rotating reels (40). When done, the on-line backlight (3) is arranged by the arrangement of the on-line pattern (90) and the on-line outside pattern (91)
2) and the back light (33) outside the upper line are formed so that a particular one can be turned on or blinked.

That is, in the slot machine (10) according to the present invention, the symbols on the line (90) and the symbols outside the line (9) when the rotations of all the rotating reels (40) are stopped.
According to the arrangement of 1), a specific one of the on-line backlight (32) and the out-of-line backlight (33) can be turned on or blinked. Whether or not a specific one of the on-line backlight (32) and the out-of-line backlight (33) is turned on or blinked can be determined by, for example, a lottery. Therefore, by the arrangement of the on-line design (90) and the out-of-line design (91), a particular one of the on-line backlight (32) and the out-of-line backlight (33) is formed so as to be constantly turned on or blinked. It is not limited to the case.

For example, three rotating reels (40) are provided side by side, and when the rotation of each rotating reel (40) is stopped, five symbols are visually recognized through the symbol display window (72). It is supposed to be formed. Further, among the five symbols visible through the symbol display window (72), the center three are the on-line symbols (90), and the top one is the out-of-line symbol (91), It is assumed that the bottom one is the underlined design (92). And the top symbol when the rotation of the left rotation reel (41) is stopped, the second symbol from the top when the rotation of the middle rotation reel (42) is stopped, and the right rotation reel (43) 3 from the top when rotation stops
Suppose that the second pattern and each become "7". In such a case, the symbols "7" are not aligned on the payline (80), so although it is not a "7" prize,
A specific one of the on-line backlight (32) and the out-of-line backlight (33), specifically, the on-line backlight (32) provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the "7" symbol. And, by turning on or blinking the backlight (33) outside the upper line, it is possible to call the player's attention, and since it is possible to perform an effect including symbols other than the on-line symbol (90), the effect The effect can be improved.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 1, each rotating reel (40).
Of the symbols visible through the symbol display window (72) when the rotation of the is stopped, at least the on-line symbol (90) which is the symbol located on the winning line (80) and the on-line symbol (90) Upper line outside pattern which is a pattern located on the upper side (9
1) and there is a lower line outer design (92) which is a design located on the lower side of the line design (90), and as a backlight (31) on the inside of each of the rotating reels (40), At least a backlight (32) on the line for illuminating the pattern (90) on the line, and a pattern outside the line (91)
An upper line outside backlight (33) for illuminating, and a lower line outside backlight (34) for illuminating the lower line outside pattern (92), and the backlight control means (150), It is characterized in that it is formed so that each upper line outside backlight (33) and each lower line outside backlight (34) can be turned on while each rotating reel (40) is rotating.

That is, the slot machine (10) according to the present invention, as the backlight (31), the on-line backlight (32) for illuminating the on-line symbol (90).
And an upper line outside backlight (33) for illuminating the upper line outside pattern (91), and a lower line outside backlight (34) for illuminating the lower line outside pattern (92), While the rotating reel (40) is rotating, the upper line outside backlight (33) and the lower line outside backlight (34) can be turned on.

Here, when the rotation of each rotary reel (40) is stopped, for example, 5 of the total 21 symbols displayed around each rotary reel (40) are displayed in the symbol display window. It can be formed so as to be visible through (72). Then, of the five symbols visible through the symbol display window (72), for example, the central three are designated as "on-line symbol (90)" which is the symbol located on the winning line (80), The upper one is a symbol located on the upper side of the line design (90), which is the "outer line outer design (91)", and the bottom one is located on the lower side of the line design (90). It is possible to use the “outer line outside pattern (92)” which is the pattern to be executed.

Inside each of the rotating reels (40), as a backlight (31), at least a "line backlight (32)" for illuminating the pattern (90) on the line, and an upper line "Back light outside the upper line (33)" for illuminating the outer pattern (91), and "Back light outside the lower line (3) for illuminating the lower pattern outside pattern (92)"
4) ”is provided. For example, among the five symbols visible through the symbol display window (72), the center three are the on-line symbols (90), and the top one is the upper-outside symbol (91), In the case where the bottom one is the lower line outer design (92), the three top line designs (90)
One line back light (32) is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of each, and a top line back light (33) is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the upper line outer pattern (91),
The back line outside backlight (34) can be provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the bottom line outside pattern (92). That is, a total of five backlights (31) are vertically arranged inside each rotating reel (40), and the central three of them are line backlights (32), and the top one is the upper line. The outer backlight (33) can be used, and the bottom one can be used as the lower line outer backlight (34).

The backlight control means (150) is
It is formed so that the upper line outside backlight (33) and the lower line outside backlight (34) can be turned on while each rotating reel (40) is rotating. Then, when each upper line outside backlight (33) and each lower line outside backlight (34) are turned on during the rotation of each rotating reel (40), it is about to pass the position of the line above pattern (90). It is possible to make it easier to see the symbol and the symbol immediately after passing the position of the symbol (90) on the line. That is, it is possible to make it easy to see the symbol immediately before approaching the payline (80) and the symbol immediately after deviating from the payline (80).

(Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 4, the backlight control means (150) is in rotation of each rotating reel (40),
Further, when it is possible to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (40), each upper line outside backlight (33) and each lower line outside backlight (34) can be turned on. It is characterized by

That is, in the slot machine (10) according to the present invention, while the rotating reels (40) are rotating, and when the rotating reels (40) can be stopped from rotating, the respective spinning reels (40) are rotated. The back light outside the line (33) and the back light outside each line (34) can be turned on. In this way, each rotating reel (4
0) is rotating, and when it is possible to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (40), each upper line outside backlight (33) and each lower line outside backlight (34) are turned on. Then, for the player who tries to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (40), the symbol which is about to pass the position of the symbol (90) on the line or the symbol (90) on the line.
The pattern immediately after passing the position of can be made easy to see. That is, to make it easy for a player who tries to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (40) to see the symbol immediately before approaching the winning line (80) or the symbol immediately after deviating from the winning line (80). Can be done.

(Claim 6) According to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the features of the invention of claim 4 or 5, the backlight control means (150) stops the rotation of all the rotating reels (40). When done, the pattern on the line (90), the outer pattern on the upper line (91) and the outer pattern on the lower line (92) are arranged according to the line back light (32), the upper line back light (33) and the lower line. It is characterized in that it is formed so that a specific one of the outer backlight (34) can be turned on or blinked.

That is, in the slot machine (10) according to the present invention, the symbols on the line (90) and the symbols outside the line (91) when the rotation of all the rotating reels (40) is stopped.
And, by arranging the lower line outside pattern (92), it is possible to turn on or blink a specific one of the line back light (32), the upper line back light (33) and the lower line back light (34). It was done like this.

Whether or not a particular one of the on-line backlight (32), the over-line backlight (33) and the under-line backlight (34) is turned on or blinked is determined by, for example, a lottery. can do.
Therefore, the design on the line (90), the design outside the line (9
1) and the lower line outside pattern (92) arrangement, the line back light (32), the upper line back light (33)
It is not limited to the case where a specific one of the back light (34) outside the lower line is formed so as to be constantly turned on or blinked.

For example, three rotating reels (40) are provided side by side, and when the rotation of each rotating reel (40) is stopped, five symbols are visually recognized through the symbol display window (72). It is supposed to be formed. Further, among the five symbols visible through the symbol display window (72), the center three are the on-line symbols (90), and the top one is the out-of-line symbol (91), It is assumed that the bottom one is the underlined design (92). Then, the bottom symbol when the rotation of the left rotation reel (41) is stopped, the bottom symbol when the rotation of the middle rotation reel (42) is stopped, and the rotation of the right rotation reel (43) Let's say that the bottom symbol when each of the symbols stopped and became "7". In such a case, since the "7" symbols are not aligned on the winning line (80), the winning of "7" is not achieved, but the backlight on the line (32), the backlight outside the line (33) And, a specific one of the back light outside the lower line (34), specifically, the back light outside the lower line (34) provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the symbol "7" is turned on or blinked. With this, the player's attention can be called, and since effects including symbols other than the on-line symbol (90) can be performed, it is possible to improve the effect.

[0035]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION (Description of the Drawings) FIGS.
Shows an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a symbol display window 72, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rotating reel 40 and the backlight 31, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the slot machine 10. 5 to 10 are conceptual diagrams showing patterns of lighting or blinking of the backlight 31.

(Slot Machine 10) As shown in FIG.
The slot machine 10 includes a box 70 having a rectangular box shape.
Further, inside the housing 70, three rotating reels 40 are provided side by side. Also, of the three rotating reels 40,
The left rotation reel 41 is provided on the left side, and the middle rotation reel 42 is provided in the center.
The right rotation reel 43 is provided on the right side. A front panel 71 is provided on the front surface of the housing 70, and a symbol display window 72 is provided substantially at the center of the front panel 71.
Is provided.

Further, the symbol display window 72 has three rotating reels.
It is installed in front of 40 and all three rotating reels 40
When the rotation of No. is stopped, as shown in FIG. 2, a total of 15 symbols arranged in vertical 3 columns and horizontal 5 rows can be displayed. Specifically, there are a total of 2 around the left rotation reel 41.
Although one symbol is displayed, when the rotation of the left rotation reel 41 is stopped, five of the 21 symbols are visible through the symbol display window 72. That is, when the rotation of the left rotation reel 41 is stopped, five symbols are vertically displayed in the left part of the symbol display window 72. Medium rotation reel 42
The same applies to the right rotation reel 43. As a result, when the rotation of all the three rotating reels 40 is stopped, the symbol display window 72 displays a total of 15 symbols arranged in 3 columns and 5 rows. In addition, the arrangement pattern of the symbols in the vertical 3 rows and the horizontal 5 rows displayed in the symbol display window 72 is "Exit".
And so on.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 is provided with five pay lines 80 from the first to the fifth. As described above, when the rotation of all three rotating reels 40 is stopped, the symbol display window 72 displays a total of 15 symbols arranged in 3 columns and 5 rows, at this time. , The first winning line 81 passes through the third symbol from the top of each rotating reel 40, and the second winning line 82 passes through the second symbol from the top of each rotating reel 40,
It is the third winning line 83 that passes through the fourth symbol from the top of each spinning reel 40, and the fourth symbol from the top of the left spinning reel 41 and the third symbol from the top of the middle spinning reel 42 and the right spinning reel. The fourth winning line passes through the second symbol from the top of 43.
84 is the fifth winning line 85 that passes through the second symbol from the left rotation reel 41, the third symbol from the middle rotation reel 42, and the fourth symbol from the right rotation reel 43. is there.

Further, as shown in FIG.
Of the symbols visible through the symbol display window 72 when the rotation of the symbol is stopped, the on-line symbol 90 which is a symbol located on the winning line 80 and the upper line which is a symbol located on the upper side of the on-line symbol 90 There is a pattern 91 and a lower line outer pattern 92 which is a pattern located on the lower side of the on-line symbol 90. In FIG. 2, the symbol surrounded by the broken line with the reference numeral 90 is the on-line symbol 90, and the symbol surrounded with the broken line with the symbol 91 is the upper line outside symbol 91. Further, the symbol surrounded by the broken line with the reference numeral 92 is the underline outside symbol 92. The same applies to FIGS. 8 to 10.

Further, FIG. 2 conceptually shows the symbol display window 72, and each symbol is shown in a plane and in the same size, but in reality, each rotation is shown. Since the reel 40 is formed in a cylindrical shape, the upper line outer pattern 91 and the lower line outer pattern 92 appear to be inclined with respect to the symbol display window 72, and the upper line outer symbol 91 and the lower line outer symbol 92 The upper and lower widths appear narrower than the upper and lower widths of the pattern 90 on the line. The same applies to FIGS. 8 to 10.

Below the symbol display window 72, a bet switch 74 for inserting the stored medals, a settlement switch 75 for paying out the stored medals, and a start switch for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 40. 50 or spinning reel
A stop switch 60 and the like for stopping the rotation of 40 are provided. A liquid crystal display 79 is provided on the right side of the symbol display window 72, and an effect lamp 77 is provided above the symbol display window 72.

Although not shown, the slot machine 10 is provided with a control device 20, a hopper unit 76, and the like. (Control Device 20) The control device 20 is for controlling the slot machine 10, and includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like.

As an input means of this control device 20, FIG.
As shown in, for example, there are a start switch 50, a stop switch 60, a closing switch 73, a bet switch 74, a settlement switch 75, and the like. Further, as the output means of the control device 20, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, there are a reel unit 30, a hopper unit 76, a production lamp 77, a speaker 78, a liquid crystal display 79, and the like.

Further, in this control device 20, the CPU is a ROM
By executing the program stored in, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, the game control means 100, the lottery means 110,
It functions as the stop control means 120, the winning determination means 140, the backlight control means 150, and the like. (Start Switch 50) The start switch 50 is for starting the rotation of each rotating reel 40 and is shown in FIG.
As shown in, it is provided diagonally below and to the left of the symbol display window 72. And if you operate this start switch 50,
The rotation of all three rotating reels 40 starts.

(Stop switch 60) Stop switch
The numeral 60 is for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 40, and as shown in FIG.
They are provided individually. When the stop switch 60 provided below the left rotation reel 41 is operated, the rotation of the left rotation reel 41 is stopped, and when the stop switch 60 provided below the middle rotation reel 42 is operated, the middle rotation is performed. When the rotation of the reel 42 is stopped and the stop switch 60 provided below the right rotation reel 43 is operated, the rotation of the right rotation reel 43 is stopped.

(Insertion Switch 73) The insertion switch 73 is for detecting the inserted medals,
It is provided inside. (Bet switch 74) The bet switch 74 is for reducing the number of stored medals and replacing the insertion of medals, and as shown in FIG. 1, it is provided diagonally below the symbol display window 72. ing.

(Payment Switch 75) The payment switch 75 is for paying out the stored medals, and is provided diagonally below the symbol display window 72, as shown in FIG. (Reel Unit 30) The reel unit 30 includes three stepping motors horizontally fixed to a frame body and rotary reels fixed to output shafts of the respective stepping motors.
40 and a backlight 31 provided inside each rotating reel 40.

Although not shown, a plurality of types of symbols such as “7”, “BAR”, “plum”, “bell”, “cherry”, “Replay”, etc. are arranged in a predetermined array around each rotating reel 40. 21 are displayed. Also, the backlight 31
Is for illuminating the symbols displayed around the rotating reel 40 from the inside of the rotating reel 40.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the inside of each of the rotating reels 40, as a backlight 31, a pattern 90 on the line is displayed.
Back light 32 above the line for illuminating, and Back light outside the upper line 33 for illuminating the pattern 91 outside the line
And a back line outside backlight 34 for illuminating the bottom line outside pattern 92. That is, a total of five backlights 31 are vertically arranged inside each of the rotating reels 40, three of them in the center are the on-line backlights 32, and the top one is an outside-of-line backlight. The light 33, and the bottom one is the backlight outside the lower line
It is said to be 34.

Further, one on-line backlight 32 is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of each of the three on-line symbols 90, and the above-outside-line backlight 33 is on the back side of the above-outside-line pattern 91. Is provided at a position corresponding to
The lower-line outside backlight 34 is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the lower-line outside pattern 92. (Hopper Unit 76) The hopper unit 76 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game, and is provided inside the housing 70.

(Production lamp 77) The production lamp 77 is for notifying the player of winning or winning, and is provided above the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG. (Speaker 78) The speaker 78 is for notifying the player of winning or winning, and as shown in FIG.
It is provided at the lower front of the slot machine 10.

(Liquid Crystal Display 79) Liquid Crystal Display
79 is for notifying the player of winning or winning, and is provided on the right side of the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG. (Game control means 100) The game control means 100 is for controlling a game.

The game in the slot machine 10 will be described below. When a medal is inserted, the number of pay lines 80 corresponding to the number of inserted medals are activated. Here, the insertion of medals includes both insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot and insertion of medals by operating the bet switch 74. When the start switch 50 is operated under the condition that a medal is inserted, the lottery means 110 carries out a lottery and all three rotating reels 40 start to rotate. After that, when one of the three stop switches 60 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 60 is stopped. When the operation of all the three stop switches 60 is completed, the rotation of all the three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, when the predetermined symbols are lined up on the effective pay line 80, the prize is won. Then, the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout opening. In addition, instead of paying out medals, or in addition to paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

The stop control of the rotating reel 40 is performed as follows. First, one stop table 130 is selected from the plurality of stop tables 130 based on the lottery result of the lottery means 110. Next, the number of sliding pieces of the rotary reel 40 is determined from the selected one stop table 130 and the rotational position of the rotary reel 40 when the stop switch 60 is operated. Then, the rotating reel 40 rotates by the determined number of sliding frames, and the rotation of the rotating reel 40 stops there.

In addition, the lottery result of the lottery means 110 includes the specific introduction game win (BB win), the specific game win (RB win), the first small win, the second small win and the third small win. There are winning roles, winning replays (replay winnings), and losing.
In addition, in the prize, the specific introduction game prize (BB prize) and the specific game (R prize) related to the transition to the specific introduction game (BB game)
Specific game prize (RB prize) for transition to B game)
And a first small winning combination relating to the payout of a predetermined number (for example, 12) of medals, and a second small winning combination relating to the payout of a smaller number (for example, 8) of medals than the first small winning combination, Number of sheets smaller than this second winning combination (for example, 1 sheet)
3rd small winning a prize related to payout of medals, and replay (Re
There is a re-game prize (Replay prize) relating to the execution of play.

The RB game is a specific winning game (J
An AC game is a game that has a higher winning probability than a normal game because it can be played a plurality of times, and a BB game is a game that has a high probability of introducing an RB game. And
For example, if you have 3 "7" symbols on the pay line 80,
If a BB prize is awarded and there is a payout, medals will be paid out and the BB game will be executed.

Further, for example, when three "plum" symbols are lined up on the pay line 80, the first small winning combination is won, and 12 medals are paid out. Also, for example, if three "Bell" symbols are lined up on the winning line 80, the second small win will be awarded,
Eight medals are paid out. Further, for example, when the "cherry" symbol is displayed on the pay line 80 when the rotation of the left rotation reel 41 is stopped, the stop position of the symbol displayed on the middle rotation reel 42 and the right rotation reel 43. Regardless of this, the third small prize is won and one medal is paid out.

Further, for example, when three "Replay" symbols are lined up on the pay line 80, a Replay prize is awarded, and a game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting a new medal. . Further, when the lottery result is BB winning, stop control of the rotating reel 40 based on the BB winning is performed, but at this time, if the BB winning is not allocated,
This BB winning will be carried over until the BB winning is assigned. The same applies to RB winning.

In addition, the first small winning combination is not carried over to the next game unless the first small winning combination is assigned to the game whose lottery result is the first small winning combination.
The same applies to the second winning combination, the third winning combination, and the Replay winning. (Lottery means 110) The lottery means 110 is for performing lottery.

The lottery means 110 comprises a random number generating means, a random number extracting means, a lottery table, and a lottery judging means. The random number generating means is for generating random numbers for lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal). This random number generation means can be configured by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts the clock signal generated by this oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number).

Further, the random number generating means can be constituted by, for example, a means for generating a random number by the averaging method or a means for generating a random number by adding prime numbers. Further, these means can be configured by, for example, causing a CPU to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number). The random number extracting means is for extracting the random number generated by the random number generating means.

The random number extracting means uses the random number generated by the random number generating means under a predetermined condition (for example, a start switch).
50 operations). Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, the numerical values generated by the random number generating means are not strictly random numbers. However, since the timing at which the start switch 50 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means is
It can be treated as a random number.

Further, the lottery table defines whether or not the random numbers in the entire range generated by the random number generating means are won at a predetermined ratio. This lottery table is for random numbers in the entire range generated by the random number generation means.
Whether to win BB, RB, first small win, second small win, third small win, Replay win, or lose To
It is set in advance at a predetermined ratio.

The lottery determination means is for determining the lottery result by collating the random number extracted by the random number extraction means with the lottery table. The lottery determination means collates the random number extracted by the random number extraction means with the lottery table, and the lottery result indicates whether the BB win, the RB win, the first small win, the second small win, or the second win. 3 It is determined whether it is a small win, a Replay win, or a loss.

(Stop Table 130) The stop table 130 is
It is for determining the stop position of the symbol, and the number of sliding pieces of the rotary reel 40 is predetermined according to the rotational position of the rotary reel 40 when the stop switch 60 is operated. In addition, the stop table 130 is the lottery means 1
There are multiple numbers for each of the 10 lottery results. Even if the lottery results of the lottery means 110 are the same, the stop positions of the symbols may be different.

Further, the stop table 130 includes the rotation position of the rotary reel 40 when the stop switch 60 is operated,
It is set so that the relationship with the number of sliding pieces of the rotating reel 40 may be different. And, even if the rotation position of the rotation reel 40 when the stop switch 60 is operated is the same,
The stop positions of the symbols are different.

(Stop Control Means 120) The stop control means 120 is
This is for performing stop control of the rotating reel 40 based on the lottery result of the lottery means 110. This stop control means 120
First, based on the lottery result of the lottery means 110, etc., one stop table 130 is selected from among the plurality of stop tables 130. Next, the number of sliding pieces of the rotary reel 40 is determined from the selected one stop table 130 and the rotational position of the rotary reel 40 when the stop switch 60 is operated.

Here, if the number of sliding symbols is determined to be 0,
Immediately, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. That is, when the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 0, the symbol displayed at the top of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated is displayed as it is at the top of the symbol display window 72. To be done. If the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the rotating reel 40 is rotated by one frame, and then the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. That is, when the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 1, the symbol displayed on the top of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated is shifted by one frame in the rotation direction of the rotary reel 40, The second stop display from the top of the symbol display window 72 is displayed.

If the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 2,
The rotating reel 40 is rotated by the number of frames, and then the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. That is, when the number of sliding symbols is determined to be 2, the symbol displayed on the top of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated is shifted by two symbols in the rotating direction of the rotary reel 40, It is stopped and displayed at the third from the top of the symbol display window 72 (center of the symbol display window 72).

If the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 3, then 3
The rotating reel 40 is rotated by the number of frames, and then the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. That is, when the number of sliding symbols is determined to be 3, the symbol displayed at the top of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated is shifted by 3 frames in the rotation direction of the rotary reel 40, The third stop display from the top of the symbol display window 72 is displayed.

If the number of sliding pieces is determined to be 4,
The rotating reel 40 is rotated by the number of frames, and then the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. That is, when the number of sliding symbols is determined to be 4, the symbol displayed on the top of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated is shifted by 4 symbols in the rotation direction of the rotary reel 40, It is stopped and displayed at the fifth position from the top of the symbol display window 72 (bottom of the symbol display window 72).

The stop control of the rotary reel 40 as described above is called "table control" because it uses the stop table 130. The stop control of the rotating reel 40 is not limited to the "table control", but may be a control called "program control", for example. In program control,
First, a flag corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means 110 is set. Next, when the stop switch 60 is operated, based on this flag, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is immediately stopped, one frame is slid and then stopped, or two frames are slid and then stopped. A judgment is made as to whether to stop after sliding one frame or to stop after sliding four frames. Then, if it is determined to stop immediately, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 immediately stops. If it is determined that the slide reel 1 slides and then stops, the rotary reel 40 rotates by one frame, and the rotation of the rotary reel 40 stops there. Further, if it is determined that the sliding reel 2 should be slid and then stopped, the rotating reel 40 is rotated by two frames, and the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped there. Further, if it is determined that the sliding reel 3 will be stopped after being slid three frames, the rotating reel 40 is rotated by three frames, and the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped there.
In addition, if it is judged that it will stop after sliding 4 frames,
The rotating reel 40 rotates for four frames, and the rotating reel there.
Forty rotations stop.

(Winning determination means 140) The winning determination means 140 is
This is for determining whether or not a prize is won by the arrangement of the symbols on the effective pay line 80 when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped. Specifically, the winning determination means 140 is 3 on the winning line 80 where the symbol "7" is valid.
When all the pieces are gathered, it is determined that the BB is won.

Further, the winning determination means 140 is "BA
When 3 pieces are lined up on the winning line 80 where the symbols of "R" are valid, RB
Judged as winning. Further, the winning determination means 140 determines that the first small winning combination is won when three "plum" symbols are lined up on the activated winning line 80. Also, this winning determination means 140
When the three "Bell" symbols are lined up on the effective pay line 80, it is determined to be the second small winning combination.

Further, when the rotation of the left rotation reel 41 is stopped, the winning determination means 140, when the symbol of "cherry" is displayed on the effective winning line 80, the middle rotation reel 42.
And regardless of the stop position of the symbol displayed on the right rotation reel 43, it is determined that the third small winning combination. In addition, the winning determination means 140, the winning line 8 "Replay" symbol is valid
When 3 pieces are lined up on 0, it is judged as a Replay prize.

(Backlight Control Unit 150) The backlight control unit 150 is for controlling the backlight 31. The backlight control means 150 is formed so as to be able to turn on each of the above-outside-line backlights 33 while each rotating reel 40 is rotating.

Further, the backlight control means 150 is
Each rotating reel 40 is rotating and each rotating reel is
Even when the rotation of 40 can be stopped, the backlights 33 outside the upper lines can be turned on. Also, this backlight control means 150
Is formed so that each upper line outside backlight 33 and each lower line outside backlight 34 can be turned on while each rotating reel 40 is rotating.

Further, the backlight control means 150 is
Each rotating reel 40 is rotating and each rotating reel is
Even when the rotation of 40 can be stopped, the upper line outside backlights 33 and the lower line outside backlights 34 can be turned on. Also,
The backlight control unit 150 is formed so that all the backlights 31 can be turned on while the rotating reels 40 are rotating.

Further, the backlight control means 150 is
Each rotating reel 40 is rotating and each rotating reel is
All the backlights 31 can be turned on even when the rotation of 40 can be stopped. Further, the backlight control means 150, when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped, by the arrangement of the on-line symbols 90 and the above-outside-line symbols 91, the on-line backlight 32 and the above-outside-line backlight 33. It is formed so that a specific one of them can be turned on or blinked.

Also, the backlight control means 150 is
When the rotations of all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the on-line backlight 32, the out-of-line backlight 33, and the out-of-line backlight 32 are arranged by the arrangement of the on-line pattern 90, the upper-line outside pattern 91 and the lower-line outside pattern 92. It is formed so that a specific one of the backlights 34 can be turned on or blinked.

Further, the backlight control means 150 is
When the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is stopped, the arrangement of the on-line symbols 90 is configured so that a specific one of the on-line backlights 32 can be turned on or blinked. (Operation of Slot Machine 10) The operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

5 to 7, the downward arrow indicates that the rotary reel 40 is rotating. In addition, in FIGS. 5 to 7, the broken line with the reference numeral 90 indicates the position of the symbol 90 on the line, and the broken line with the reference symbol 91 indicates the position of the upper line outside symbol 91, and The broken line with the reference numeral 92 indicates the position of the lower line outer pattern 92.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, each rotating reel 40 is rotating, or each rotating reel 40 is rotating, and each rotating reel is
When it is possible to stop the rotation of 40, the backlights 33 outside the upper line can be turned on. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, during rotation of each rotating reel 40,
Alternatively, while each rotating reel 40 is rotating, and when it is possible to stop the rotation of each rotating reel 40,
The backlights 33 outside the upper line and the backlights 34 outside the lower line can be turned on.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, each rotating reel 40 is rotating, or each rotating reel 40 is rotating, and each rotating reel 40 is rotated. When it is possible to stop the rotation, all the backlights 31 can be turned on. In addition, FIG. 8 shows all rotating reels 40.
When the rotation of is stopped, the top symbol of the left rotation reel 41, the second symbol from the middle rotation reel 42, and the third symbol from the right rotation reel 43 are each "7". It shows the case of becoming. In such a case, since the symbols “7” are not arranged on the pay line 80, the winning of “7” is not achieved, but the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the line backlight 32 and the line backlight 32. To turn on or blink a specific one of the out-of-line backlights 33, specifically, the on-line backlight 32 and the out-of-line backlight 33 provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the "7" symbol. It is formed so that

Further, FIG. 9 shows the bottom pattern of the left rotation reel 41 when the rotation of all the rotation reels 40 is stopped,
It shows a case where the bottom symbol of the middle rotation reel 42 and the best symbol of the right rotation reel 43 are each "7". In such a case, since the symbols “7” are not arranged on the pay line 80, the winning of “7” is not achieved. However, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the backlight 32 on the line. A specific one of the out-of-line backlight 33 and the out-of-line back light 34, specifically, lighting or blinking of each under-line back light 34 provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the "7" symbol It is formed so that it can be made.

Further, FIG. 10 shows that when the rotations of all the rotation reels 40 are stopped, the third symbol from the top of the left rotation reel 41, the third symbol from the top of the middle rotation reel 42, and the right rotation. It shows a case where the third symbol from the top of the reel 43 is "7", respectively. In such a case, since the symbols “7” are lined up on the first pay line 81, the prize of “7” is won. Then, in such a case, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided at a specific one of the on-line backlights 32, specifically, at a position corresponding to the back side of the symbol “7”. It is formed so that the on-line backlight 32 can be turned on or blinked.

As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the backlight 31, the on-line backlight 32 for illuminating the on-line symbol 90 and the upper for illuminating the on-line out-of-line symbol 91. The out-of-line backlight 33 is provided so that the upper-outline backlight 33 can be turned on while each of the rotating reels 40 is rotating. Further, by turning on each upper-line back light 33 during the rotation of each rotating reel 40, it is possible to make it easier to see the symbol which is about to pass the position of the symbol 90 on the line. In other words, it is possible to make it easier to see the symbol immediately before approaching the pay line 80.

Further, the slot machine according to the present embodiment
10 is formed so that each upper-line outside backlight 33 can be turned on even when each rotating reel 40 is rotating and when the rotation of each rotating reel 40 can be stopped. ing. Further, when each of the rotating reels 40 is rotating, and when the rotation of each of the rotating reels 40 can be stopped, turning on each of the above-outside-line backlights 33 causes rotation of each of the rotating reels 40. For the player who wants to stop, it is possible to make it easier to see the symbol that is about to pass the position of the symbol 90 on the line.
That is, it is possible to make it easier for a player who wants to stop the rotation of each of the rotary reels 40 to see the symbol immediately before approaching the pay line 80.

Further, the slot machine according to the present embodiment
10 is lit or blinks a specific one of the on-line backlight 32 and the out-of-line backlight 33 by the arrangement of the on-line pattern 90 and the out-of-line pattern 91 when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped. It is formed so that it can be made. Also, by the arrangement of the pattern 90 on the line and the pattern 91 outside the line, the backlight on the line
By turning on or blinking a specific one of the back light 33 and the back line outside the line 33, it is possible to call the player's attention even if the predetermined symbols are not aligned on the winning line 80, and the line Since effects including symbols other than the upper symbol 90 can be performed, it is possible to improve effect.

Further, the slot machine according to the present embodiment
10 is a back light 31, a line back light 32 for illuminating the on-line pattern 90, and an upper line out-of-line pattern 91.
Back light outside the upper line 33 for illuminating, and back light outside the lower line 34 for illuminating the pattern 92 outside the lower line
The upper line outside backlight 33 and the lower line outside backlight 34 can be turned on while each rotating reel 40 is rotating. Also, when each upper line outside backlight 33 and each lower line outside backlight 34 is turned on during the rotation of each rotating reel 40, a pattern which is about to pass the position of the line on pattern 90 or a line on the pattern 90 It is possible to make it easier to see the pattern immediately after passing the position. That is, it is possible to make it easy to see the symbol immediately before approaching the payline 80 and the symbol immediately after deviating from the payline 80.

Further, the slot machine according to the present embodiment
The reference numeral 10 indicates that the upper line outside backlight 33 and the lower line outside backlight 34 are turned on even when the rotating reels 40 are rotating and when the rotating reels 40 can be stopped. It is formed so that it can be made.
In addition, while each rotating reel 40 is rotating and when the rotation of each rotating reel 40 can be stopped, each upper line outside backlight 33 and each lower line outside backlight 33
When 34 is turned on, for the player who tries to stop the rotation of each rotating reel 40, the symbol which is about to pass the position of the symbol 90 on the line, or immediately after passing the position of the symbol 90 on the line The design can be made easier to see. That is, it is possible to make it easier for a player who tries to stop the rotation of each rotating reel 40 to see the symbol immediately before approaching the winning line 80 or the symbol immediately after deviating from the winning line 80.

Furthermore, the slot machine according to the present embodiment
10, the arrangement of the on-line pattern 90, the upper-line outer pattern 91 and the lower-line outer pattern 92 when the rotations of all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the on-line back light 32, the upper-line back light 33 and the lower line. It is formed so that a specific one of the outer backlights 34 can be turned on or blinked. Further, depending on the arrangement of the on-line pattern 90, the upper-line outside pattern 91 and the lower-line outside pattern 92, a specific one of the on-line backlight 32, the upper-line outside backlight 33 and the lower-line outside backlight 34 is turned on or blinking. Then, even when the predetermined symbols are not arranged on the pay line 80, it is possible to call the player's attention, and since it is possible to perform an effect including symbols other than the symbol 90 on the line, The staging effect can be improved.

[0093]

As described above, according to the invention of claim 1, as the backlight, the on-line backlight for illuminating the on-line symbol and the upper-line outside symbol are illuminated. It is possible to turn on the back light outside the upper line by providing a back light outside the upper line for rotating each rotating reel, and therefore, it is going to pass the position of the symbol on the line from now on. It is possible to provide a slot machine that makes it easier to see the design.

(Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the rotation of each rotating reel is stopped and the rotation of each rotating reel is stopped. Since it is possible to turn on the backlight outside the upper line when possible, let's pass the position of the symbol on the line from now on to the player who intends to stop the rotation of each rotating reel. It is possible to provide a slot machine that makes it easier to see the design.

(Claim 3) Further, according to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or 2, when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped, the pattern on the line and Due to the arrangement of the symbols outside the upper line, since a specific one of the backlight on the line and the backlight outside the line is turned on or blinked, the player's attention can be called, and the symbol on the line can be drawn. Since it is possible to perform effects including symbols other than the above, it is possible to provide a slot machine with improved effects.

(Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, as a backlight, an on-line backlight for illuminating a symbol on the line, and An upper line outside backlight for illuminating a pattern outside the line and a lower line outside backlight for illuminating a lower line outside pattern are provided, and an upper line outside backlight during the rotation of each rotating reel, Since it is possible to turn on the backlight outside the lower line, it is easy to see the symbol that is about to pass the position of the symbol on the line and the symbol immediately after passing the position of the symbol on the line. Machines can be provided.

(Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 4, the rotation of each rotating reel is stopped and the rotation of each rotating reel is stopped. When it is possible to turn on the back light outside the upper line and the back light outside the lower line, the line to the player trying to stop the rotation of each rotating reel It is possible to provide a slot machine that makes it easier to see the symbol that is about to pass the position of the upper symbol and the symbol immediately after passing the position of the symbol on the line.

(Claim 6) Further, according to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 4 or 5, when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped, the symbol on the line, Depending on the arrangement of the design outside the upper line and the design outside the lower line, it is possible to turn on or blink a specific one of the backlight above the line, the backlight outside the line, and the backlight outside the line below. In addition, since it is possible to evoke and produce an effect including a symbol other than the symbol on the line, it is possible to provide a slot machine with an improved effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a symbol display window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a rotary reel and a backlight of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a lighting or blinking pattern of a backlight of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a lighting or blinking pattern of the backlight of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a lighting or blinking pattern of the backlight of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing a lighting or blinking pattern of a backlight of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing a lighting or blinking pattern of a backlight of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing a lighting or blinking pattern of the backlight of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot Machine 20 Control Device 30 Reel Unit 31 Backlight 32 Line Top Backlight 33 Top Line Outside Backlight 34 Bottom Line Outside Backlight 40 Rotating Reel 41 Left Rotating Reel 42 Middle Rotating Reel 43 Right Rotating Reel 50 Start Switch 60 Stop Switch 70 Case 71 Front Panel 72 Design Display Window 73 Input Switch 74 Bet Switch 75 Settlement Switch 76 Hopper Unit 77 Performance Lamp 78 Speaker 79 Liquid Crystal Display 80 Winning Line 81 First Winning Line 82 Second Winning Line 83 Third Winning Line 84 Fourth winning line 85 Fifth winning line 90 Line Upper symbol 91 Upper line outside symbol 92 Lower line outside symbol 100 Game control means 110 Lottery means 120 Stop control means 130 Stop table 140 Winning Judgment means 150 Backlight control means

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of rotating reels around which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display provided in front of each rotating reel and for visually recognizing a symbol displayed around each rotating reel. A window, a backlight provided inside each rotating reel, and a backlight for illuminating the symbols displayed around the rotating reel from the inside of the rotating reel, and a control device for controlling the slot machine. Provided, the control device, lottery means for performing the lottery, stop control means for performing stop control of the rotating reels based on the lottery result of the lottery means, winning when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped Each of the rotating reels is provided with a winning determination means for determining whether or not a prize is won based on an arrangement of symbols on a line, and a backlight control means for controlling a backlight. The symbols visible through the symbol display window when the rotation is stopped include at least a line-up symbol that is a symbol located on the winning line and an upper-line outside symbol that is a symbol located above the line-on symbol. Yes, inside each of the rotating reels, as a backlight, at least an on-line backlight for illuminating the on-line symbol and an upper-line outside backlight for illuminating the upper-line symbol is provided. The slot machine is characterized in that the backlight control means is formed so as to be able to turn on the respective backlights outside the upper line during the rotation of the respective reels. 2. The backlight control means can turn on the respective backlights outside the upper line while the rotation reels are rotating and the rotations of the rotation reels can be stopped. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is formed as follows. 3. The backlight control means, when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped, identifies the on-line backlight and the out-of-line backlight by the arrangement of the on-line symbols and the out-of-line symbols. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the slot machine is formed so that it can be turned on or blinked. 4. The symbols visible through the symbol display window when the rotation of each of the rotating reels is stopped include at least:
There is an on-line symbol that is a symbol located on the winning line, an upper-line outer symbol that is a symbol located on the upper side of the on-line symbol, and a lower-line external symbol that is a symbol located on the lower side of the on-line symbol. Inside each of the rotating reels, as a backlight, at least an on-line backlight for illuminating the on-line symbol, an upper-line outside backlight for illuminating the on-line outer symbol, and a lower line outside A back light outside the lower line for illuminating the design is provided, and the backlight control means can turn on the back light outside each upper line and the back light outside each lower line during the rotation of each rotating reel. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is formed so that it can be played. 5. The backlight control means, while the rotation reels are rotating and when the rotations of the rotation reels can be stopped, the backlights outside the upper line and the backlights outside the lower line. The light source is formed so that the light can be turned on.
Slot machine described. 6. The backlight control means, when the rotation of all the rotating reels is stopped, the backlight on the line, the outside of the line above the line by the arrangement of the symbol on the line, the symbol outside the line and the symbol outside the line. The slot machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a specific one of the backlight and the backlight outside the lower line can be turned on or blinked.