JP2004081612A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make patterns on drums powerful and clear. <P>SOLUTION: A swelling part 11, swelling forward with a transparent pattern display part 11b at the front end, is formed on a transparent board 10 supported to a front frame 8 of the body 3 of a game machine. Drums 5 located inside a game board 4 are disposed toward the front to project into the swelling part 11. The drums 5 project into the swelling part 11 so that the part of the surface to be used for a game, equivalent to five patterns, is exposed from a window 6 in the front. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine using a game ball or a medal as a medium or a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, a plurality of (for example, three) drums provided with a plurality of symbols on a peripheral surface are arranged on a main body in such a manner that a center axis is directed in a left-right direction. Then, for example, a part of the peripheral surface is exposed through a window formed in the game board of the main body. The rotation of the drum is controlled during the game of the pachinko machine or the slot machine, and the change of the symbol by the rotation and the fixed display of the symbol by the stop are performed.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-described gaming machine, the drum is provided such that the front peripheral surface closest to the player substantially coincides with the window of the game board or is located at a position farther back than the window. As you go, the peripheral surface gradually becomes farther from the player, and especially in the edge of the window, it looks like it goes deepest. Therefore, it becomes difficult to see the design, and lacks the power when rotating or stopping.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the design of a drum is easy to see, and a powerful fluctuation display or the like can be performed.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a bulging portion that bulges forward and at least a part of the main body has a transparent symbol display portion, and a drum is provided in the bulging portion. The present invention is characterized in that the drum is arranged forward so as to protrude.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the object of the first aspect, in order to arrange an appropriate drum according to the game, the drum is bulged by at least the number of symbols on the peripheral surface used for the game. It is arranged so as to protrude into the part.
[0006]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 using a game ball as a medium, which is an example of a gaming machine, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a right side thereof, and FIG. 3 is a plan view thereof. The main body 3 is hinged so as to be able to open one side. A game board 4 is installed on the main body 3, and a plurality of symbols are provided on the peripheral surface behind the game board 4 (the drum in FIG. 1). The three drums 5, 5,... Are arranged side by side with the central axis (the axis serving as the center of rotation) in the left-right direction so that the peripheral surface faces forward. Is established. At the center of the game board 4, a horizontally long window 6 for exposing the peripheral surface of each drum 5 is formed, and a stepping motor 7 for rotating and driving the drum 5 is connected to the center axis of each drum 5. I have.
On the front surface of the upper half part of the main body 3, a front frame 8 for opening the game board 4 including the drum 5 by opening an opening 9 substantially at the center is hinged so that the front frame 8 can be opened. A transparent plate 10 that covers the front of the game board 4 by closing the opening 9 is supported on the back surface of the game board 4.
[0007]
Here, in the approximate center of the transparent plate 10, there is provided a bulging portion 11 having a swelling shape that bulges forward, and the drums 5, 5. It is provided near. The window 6 is also greatly opened in accordance with the protrusion of the drum 5, and the number of the drum 5 is determined by the number of symbols used in the game (here, three as will be described later). It is desirable to protrude into the bulging portion 11 so as to protrude forward from the window 6. In the present embodiment, approximately five symbols are exposed in front of the window 6, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be four or six or more.
However, translucent portions 11a, 11a are formed on the upper and lower peripheral surfaces of the bulging portion 11, so that only the upper and lower widths corresponding to three symbols of the drum 5 are transparent at the front center. A designed symbol display section 11b is formed. The left and right sides of the bulging portion 11 are opaque.
[0008]
On the other hand, the transparent plate 10 and the bulging portion 11 are formed of a synthetic resin or glass, but may be formed of a synthetic resin and the other may be made of glass, and the materials may be changed. The protrusion 11 may be formed integrally or may be separate from the protrusion 11. In addition, the bulging portion 11 can be formed of an organic EL display panel.
Further, the portion of the transparent plate 10 other than the bulging portion 11 may be opaque or not. If not, the bulging portion 11 is directly fixed to the game board 4.
[0009]
Further, inside each drum 5, LED lamps 12, 12,... Capable of independently irradiating three symbols on the peripheral surface appearing in the symbol display portion 11b of the bulging portion 11 are arranged. Around the window 6 on the front of the game board 4, first to fifth lines L1 to L5 representing horizontal or oblique effective lines related to the three symbols related to all the drums 5 are written, A lamp corresponding to each of the lines L1 to L5, which is lit to indicate that the line is valid (same symbol as the line L) is provided.
Below the window 6 of the game board 4, three count display units 13, 13,... The counting display unit 13 is used to display, for example, the number of remaining game balls inserted, the total number of games, the number of games bet, the number of game balls paid out, and the like.
[0010]
On the other hand, on the lower side of the front frame 8, a middle door 15 protruding from a horizontally long upper plate 14 into which game balls are thrown is hinged so as to be able to open to the main body 3, and a front surface of the upper plate 14. Are provided with three stop buttons 16, 16,... Corresponding to the respective drums 5. Further, on the upper surface of the upper plate 14, there are provided a start button 17 for rotating all the drums 5 together with the determination of a bet, three bet selection buttons 18, 18,... There are provided a cancel button 19 for canceling, and a ball release lever 20 for sending game balls of the upper plate 14 to a lower plate 21 described later.
A lower plate 21 for receiving a game ball is installed below the middle door 15, and a ball output hole provided on a bottom surface of the lower plate 21 by sliding in a lateral direction on a front surface of the lower plate 21. A ball release lever 23 for opening the ball 22 is provided.
[0011]
Here, the positional relationship between the bulging portion 11 protruding forward and the upper plate 14 is such that the front end of the bulging portion 11 is substantially the same as the upper plate 14 or the front end of the stop button 16 located on the front surface thereof, or As a setting located behind, that is, a setting in which the bulging portion 11 does not protrude before the stop button 16, the bulging portion 11 obstructs operation of each operation unit such as the stop button 16 and the start button 17 of the upper plate 14. I try not to be. On the other hand, on the front of the slot machine 1, a holder member 27 (drink holder) on which a cup, a can, etc. can be placed is rotated left and right at the lower right (the right side facing the lower plate 21) corresponding to the handle position in the pachinko machine. It is arranged as possible.
[0012]
On the back surface of the main body 3, a mechanism plate 25 having a game ball tank 24 and a payout device (not shown) is installed. Below the mechanism plate 25, a control device 26 for performing overall control of the slot machine 1 is provided. It is installed. The control device 26 includes an operation unit such as a payout device, each stepping motor 7, each LED lamp 12, lamps L1 to L5, a stop button 16, a start button 17, a bet selection button 18 and the like, and an electric display. Are connected to each other to control the game.
[0013]
The game includes a vertical movement of the symbol by rotating the drum 5 (variable display) and a display of the symbol in the symbol display section 11b by completely stopping all the drums 5 (fixed display). The game starts with a variable display and ends with a fixed display. In the stage of the valid line L, only the line L3 is valid in one stage, the lines L2 to L4 are valid in two stages, and all the lines L1 to L5 are valid in three stages. In the activated line L, the corresponding lamp L is turned on. One stage requires a bet of five game balls, which is a unit number, two stages requires a bet of ten game balls, which is the product of the unit number and the number of stages, and three stages similarly require a bet of 15 game balls. A bet of play balls is required.
[0014]
In the slot machine 1 configured as described above, when the player presses any one of the bet selection buttons 18 according to the desired number of stages to select a bet and presses the start button 17, the control device 26 starts the game. Execute. That is, the respective stepping motors 7 are operated to rotate the drum 5, and the symbol variation display is started. Thereafter, when it is detected that the stop button 16 is pressed by the player, the rotation of the corresponding drum 5 is stopped via the stepping motor 7 so that the timing or the symbol is determined and displayed in accordance with the previously stored random number. . At this time, the control device 26 controls the turning on or off of each LED lamp 12 in accordance with the symbol change display or the fixed display. The control device 26 also stops each drum 5 even when the stop button 16 has not been pressed for a predetermined time from the start of rotation.
[0015]
Further, when executing the game, the control device 26 first turns on the three-stage bet selection button 18 located at the leftmost position, and when the bet selection button 18 is pressed, turns off the bet selection button 18 and simultaneously sets the start button. When the start button 17 is pressed and the start button 17 is pressed, the start button 17 is turned off and the three stop buttons 16 are turned on at the same time. That is, the buttons associated with the game are illuminated in the order of operation, and guidance is provided so that the player can easily understand the operation procedure. The reason why the three-stage bet selection button 18 is turned on is that the button is used most frequently.
[0016]
In addition, the control device 26 makes the payout device pay out a predetermined number of game balls when the symbol fixed display in the effective line L where the lamp L is lit is a predetermined hit display, The state is continuously executed until an end condition such as whether a certain number of games has been reached from the occurrence or whether a specific hit display has been performed a predetermined number of times during the hit state is satisfied. In addition, the control device 26 can grasp the mode of the finalized display by the rotation angle information of the stepping motor 7.
[0017]
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the bulging portion 11 bulging forward and at least a part of which is a transparent symbol display portion 11b is provided on the front surface of the main body 3, and the bulging portion 11 is provided in the bulging portion 11. By arranging the drum 5 closer to the front so that the drum 5 protrudes, the player can see the drum 5 at a closer position. Therefore, the symbols are easy to see, and the fluctuation display and the fixed display are impressive, and the player's sense of expectation and achievement are further enhanced. Further, by setting the position of the drum 5 as described above, even if a relatively large drum 5 is installed, the amount of protrusion of the slot machine 1 to the rear side can be suppressed. Will be able to be installed on existing island facilities, etc., where the gaming machines have been installed. Therefore, there is no need to move the island facilities, and the costs involved in installation can be minimized.
[0018]
Further, by arranging the drums 5 so as to protrude into the bulging portion 11 at least by the number of symbols used for the game, it is possible to arrange the drums appropriately in accordance with the game. In particular, here, the number of symbols is set to five, which is more, so that the symbols are more conspicuous and more powerful.
[0019]
In this case, since the respective operation units such as the stop button 16, the start button 17, the bet selection button 18 and the like are concentrated on the upper plate 14 projecting forward, the player can easily operate the respective operation units. In addition, the range for moving the hand during the game is small, and the player is less tired even if the game is played for a long time. In addition, wiring locations are concentrated on the slot machine side, so that the labor involved in manufacturing and maintenance can be reduced.
In addition, each operation unit is not limited to the button type as in the above-described embodiment, and may be replaced with a lever or the like, and a position to be provided may be such that all of the operation units are collected only on the upper surface of the upper plate or only the front surface of the upper plate. It is also possible to collect them. Of course, in addition to the upper plate, the operating portion can be provided on another protruding portion such as the lower plate.
[0020]
Further, since the counting display unit 13 is provided on the game board 4, design and replacement can be easily performed in accordance with the change of the game board 4 accompanying the model change, and freshness is maintained. However, in addition to the game board 4, it may be provided at, for example, an upper portion of the front frame 8, or may be provided on the upper surface or side surface of the upper plate 14, the front surface of the middle door 15, or the like. As described above, if the game board is separated from the game board, there is no need to replace the game board, and even if there is a model change, the counting display unit can be shared, which is advantageous in terms of cost.
[0021]
In the above embodiment, the bulging portion is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape according to the shape of the drum. However, as long as the drum can be projected, the bulging portion may be formed in a square shape or a trapezoidal shape. It is not necessary to conform to the shape, and an arc-shaped or circular shape having a larger radius than the drum can be adopted. Further, the bulging portion may be a transparent symbol display portion on the entire peripheral surface.
In addition, the present invention is not limited to the slot machine using a game ball as a medium as described in the above embodiment, but is also applicable to a slot machine using a medal as a medium, and further to other game machines such as a pachinko machine.
[0022]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a bulging portion is provided on the front surface of the main body, bulging forward, and at least a part of the bulging portion is formed as a transparent symbol display portion, and the drum is protruded into the bulging portion. The player can see the drum at a closer position by arranging the drum closer to the front. Therefore, the symbols are easy to see, and the fluctuation display and the fixed display are impressive, so that the player's sense of expectation and achievement is further enhanced. Also, by setting the position of such a drum, even if a relatively large drum is installed, the amount of projection of the gaming machine toward the rear side can be suppressed, so that other gaming machines such as pachinko machines with a small amount of projection backward. Can be installed on existing island facilities, etc., which had been installed without any problems. Therefore, there is no need to move the island facilities, and the costs involved in installation can be minimized.
According to the second aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the drums are arranged so as to protrude into the bulging portion at least by the number of symbols used in the game, so that the drum is adapted to the game. It is possible to properly arrange the drums.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory right side view of the slot machine.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the slot machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 slot machine, 3 main unit, 4 game board, 5 drum, 6 window, 8 front frame, 10 transparent plate, 11 bulge, 11a half Transparent part, 11b ... Symbol display part, 13 ... Count display part, 14 ... Upper plate, 16 ... Stop button, 17 ... Start button, 18 ... Bet selection button, 26 ... Control device.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine in which a symbol is provided on a peripheral surface of a main body, and a drum that is rotationally controlled at the time of a game is installed with a central axis directed in a left-right direction,
On the front surface of the main body, a bulging portion which bulges forward and at least a part of which is a transparent symbol display portion is provided, and the drum is arranged forward so that the drum projects in the bulging portion. A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the drums are arranged so as to protrude into the bulging portion at least by the number of symbols on the peripheral surface used for the game.

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