JP2004344379A - Pattern matching game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a display which minimizes the strain of the eyes even in a prolonged continuation of the games by accomplishing the effective pattern displays for the favorable timing of spot button depression. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, the prescribed figures 19A are formed in a solid shape heaping from the circumferential surface of a reel 8a (8b or 8c). A light shielding layer is provided in the background portions of the sold figures and the reel 8a, whereas a rising part 33a to the end rims of the solid figures from the circumferential surface of the reel 8a is formed as a light transmission part with no printed layer. This allows the players to visually recognize the light transmission part 33a distinctly shown by the back light from a light source 30 askew from above. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a plurality of rotating bodies in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arranged on a peripheral surface, and stops the rotation of each rotating body according to a stop operation, and displays a symbol combination by a symbol for each rotating body. In addition, the present invention relates to a gaming machine (hereinafter, collectively referred to as a "symbol matching gaming machine") in which a winning or losing is determined based on the displayed symbol combination.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A slot machine, which is a typical symbol-matching gaming machine, has three reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on a peripheral surface behind a symbol display window, and a starting lever for causing each reel to start rotating. And a stop button switch and the like provided individually for each reel. In the symbol display window, a total of five winning lines are set diagonally in the upper, lower, middle, and lower directions. When each reel is stopped, three symbols for each reel are displayed in an aligned state on these winning lines. .
[0003]
In a slot machine, a symbol combination that constitutes a winning is generally called a “role”. In a conventional typical slot machine, a lottery for various roles is executed in the control unit before each reel is started in response to an operation of a start lever. Here, when a predetermined combination is won, each time the reel is stopped thereafter, the reel is slid and stopped until a symbol relating to the winning combination (hereinafter, referred to as “winning symbol”) reaches an effective pay line. Control (generally called “pull-in control”) is executed. According to the current law, the number of frames on which the reel can be slid for the pull-in control is limited to four.
[0004]
The reel used in the slot machine has a configuration in which a band-shaped tape provided with various symbols is attached to a peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame. A general design is a flat design printed on a belt-shaped tape, and in addition, a three-dimensional design protruding from the peripheral surface of the reel (hereinafter, referred to as a “three-dimensional design”) is provided. Has also been proposed.
[0005]
The following Patent Documents 1 to 3 all disclose that a three-dimensional pattern is provided on a reel peripheral surface by a technique such as embossing. Further, in these documents, the three-dimensional design is made translucent and illuminated from the back side of the reel (hereinafter, this lighting is referred to as "back lighting") to emphasize the three-dimensional features of the design. And display to enhance the effect. In addition, in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 3, a reel stop operation (so-called pressing) at a timing at which a winning symbol can be pulled in can be easily performed by using a three-dimensional symbol specified by back lighting as a mark. The point is also described.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-340
(See paragraphs [0006], [0026] to [0034], FIGS. 10 and 11.)
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2001-269433 A
(See paragraphs [0026] to [0031] and FIGS. 2 and 3.)
[Patent Document 3]
JP 2002-136644 A
(See paragraphs [0018] [0021] to [0022], FIGS. 2 and 6 to 8.)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In each of Patent Documents 1 to 3, the light from the back illumination is transmitted forward from the surface of the three-dimensional design. For this reason, it is necessary for the player to measure the pushing timing while looking at the reel in a front view.However, if the player continues to look in the front, the fatigue of the eyes may increase due to the influence of the illumination light, and the health of the player may be impaired. Occurs.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problem. In addition to performing an effective symbol display at the time of eye-catching, a display that makes eyes hardly tired even when a game is continued for a long time is provided. The purpose is to do.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The symbol matching game machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of rotating bodies in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on a peripheral surface, and stops the rotation of each rotating body in accordance with a stop operation, respectively, A combination of symbols based on symbols is displayed. The rotating body can be configured by, for example, connecting a belt-like body in which various designs are arranged along the length direction and connecting both ends thereof. The reel described above is a typical example of such a rotating body. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a belt-like body having a predetermined thickness may be connected at both ends without using a frame.
[0010]
In the first symbol matching game machine according to the present invention, at least one of the rotating bodies is provided with a three-dimensional design protruding from the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and a rotation provided with the three-dimensional design is provided. Illumination means for illuminating the peripheral surface of the body from behind is provided. A light-transmitting portion having a higher light transmittance than the surroundings is formed at least along a top edge of the front surface at a portion rising from the peripheral surface of the rotating body toward the front surface of the three-dimensional design.
[0011]
In the above configuration, the three-dimensional pattern can be formed by a method such as embossing. In this case, the peripheral surface of the rotating body may be molded to form a three-dimensional design.However, a hole corresponding to the shape of the design is formed on the peripheral surface, and a three-dimensional design is formed in the hole. The formed sheet material may be fitted and fixed. In addition, the front surface of the three-dimensional pattern is a surface including a region where the main part is drawn, which is shaped into a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the main part of the pattern, among the parts protruding from the peripheral surface of the rotating body, Can be considered. The front surface may be flat, but is not limited to this, and may have irregularities according to the characteristics of the design. Also, within the range of one frame, a region of a predetermined size including the design may be raised from the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and this region may be used as the front surface of the three-dimensional design.
[0012]
The illuminating means may be, for example, a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, or an aggregate thereof) provided inside a rotating body on which the three-dimensional pattern is arranged. If the three-dimensional design is provided on a plurality of rotating bodies, one rotating means may be shared by these rotating bodies. For example, an elongated light source such as a fluorescent lamp may be used as the illumination means, and the light source may be arranged in a state in which the length direction is aligned with the direction in which the rotating bodies are arranged.
[0013]
According to this invention, among the portions rising from the peripheral surface of the rotating body toward the front surface of the three-dimensional design, the translucent portion is formed at least at a portion along the upper end edge of the front surface. Accordingly, the light-transmitting portion can be displayed brighter than the surroundings (such as the surface of the three-dimensional pattern and the background). Therefore, when the player looks down the rotating body under the back illumination from obliquely above, the light-transmitting portion protruding forward from the peripheral surface can be easily visually recognized. Therefore, during the game, the approach or passage of the three-dimensional symbol is confirmed by looking down from above the predetermined height position of the rotating body (for example, the position corresponding to the winning line in the slot machine), and the winning symbol is pushed. Timing can be measured.
[0014]
Next, in the second symbol-matching gaming machine according to the present invention, at least one of the plurality of rotating bodies is provided with a three-dimensional pattern retreated from a peripheral surface of the rotating body, and Illumination means for illuminating the peripheral surface of the rotating body on which the symbols are arranged from behind is provided. In addition, a light-transmitting portion having a higher light transmittance than the surroundings is formed at least along a lower edge of the front surface at a portion that falls from the peripheral surface of the rotating body toward the front surface of the three-dimensional design.
[0015]
Also in the second symbol matching game machine, the three-dimensional symbol can be arranged on the rotating body in the same manner as in the first symbol matching game machine. In this case, the front surface of the three-dimensional design is displaced rearward from the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and can be considered as a surface including a main part of the design. In addition, a region of a predetermined size including a design within a range of one frame may be retracted from the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and this region may be used as a front surface of the three-dimensional design.
[0016]
In the second symbol-matching gaming machine, a light-transmitting portion is formed at least at a portion along the lower edge of the three-dimensional symbol, of the portion falling from the peripheral surface of the rotating body toward the front surface of the three-dimensional symbol. Therefore, when the three-dimensional pattern illuminated from behind by the illumination means is viewed obliquely from above, the light-transmitting portion displayed brighter than the surroundings can be easily visually recognized. Therefore, in the same manner as in the first symbol-matching game machine, the approach or passage of the three-dimensional symbol can be confirmed by the method of looking down at the predetermined height position of the rotating body from above, and the timing of pressing the winning symbol can be determined.
[0017]
According to the light-transmitting portions of the first and second symbol-matching gaming machines, a narrow area along the edge of the front surface of the symbol is clearly indicated, while the portion of the rotating body other than the light-transmitting portion is It can be set to be darker than the translucent part. Therefore, as compared with the conventional example in which the front surface of the symbol is illuminated, the illumination target area can be significantly reduced. Further, an area that does not directly face the light source can be illuminated, and an environment in which the eyes of the player are hardly tired can be set.
[0018]
FIG. 8 of Patent Document 3 discloses an example in which the most part of the three-dimensional design is an opaque portion, and light is transmitted only from several places on the surface. However, even in this example, since the light source is arranged so as to face the transmissive portion, if the illumination light for performing an effective display is increased, the player learns the glare, Fatigue may increase.
[0019]
The light-transmitting portion may be a transparent body without a printing layer, but is not limited to this, and a printing layer having a high brightness may be formed so that a predetermined color is specified by back lighting.
Further, the light transmitting portion is not limited to a portion along the upper edge or the lower edge of the symbol surface. For example, if the translucent portion is formed along the entire periphery of the three-dimensional design, the three-dimensional design in a brightly bordered state can be visually recognized even in a front view.
[0020]
In a preferred aspect of the first and second symbol-matching gaming machines, in the rotating body on which the three-dimensional symbol is provided, at least a background (including a symbol other than the three-dimensional symbol) is not provided on the background. A light blocking layer for blocking light from the lighting means is formed. This light-shielding layer can be formed, for example, as a printing layer of a dark pigment or the like on the back side of the rotating body. Further, the background printing layer itself may be used as a light shielding layer.
[0021]
According to the above aspect, the entire background of the peripheral surface of the rotating body is shielded from light, so that the transparent portion protruding from the background can be clearly displayed. Further, the light transmitted to the surface side of the rotator can be significantly reduced by the light shielding layer, so that the effect of preventing the eyestrain of the player from being tired is also great. In addition, it is desirable to provide a light-shielding layer similar to the background portion on each of the designs including the design surface of the three-dimensional design. However, a partially translucent design may be provided for the purpose of making some colors or shapes vivid.
[0022]
In a symbol matching game machine according to still another aspect, each of the rotating bodies is allowed to continue rotating within a predetermined number of frames for the stop operation, and the three-dimensional symbol is The symbols for winning are arranged at intervals based on the allowed number of frames in a direction along the rotation direction of the rotating body.
[0023]
In the above aspect, if the maximum number of frames allowed for pull-in is n, it is desirable that the interval between the three-dimensional symbol and the specific winning symbol be within (n + 1) frames. By doing so, it is possible to easily pull in a particular winning symbol by performing a stop operation using the light transmitting portion of the three-dimensional symbol as a mark, so that even a beginner can easily perform the pressing. Becomes possible.
[0024]
It is desirable that the specific prize is a prize capable of giving a great privilege to a player such as a big bonus. Further, instead of the above aspect, a specific winning symbol itself may be formed as a three-dimensional symbol.
[0025]
The configurations described above can be applied not only to slot machines, but also to general gaming machines set to stop a plurality of rotating bodies and execute a game that determines a win or loss based on a combination of symbols. It is desirable that these gaming machines be capable of executing a game in accordance with a betting operation of a predetermined number of game media (medals, pachinko balls, etc.). However, the present invention is not limited to this. The game may be started with a certain value deducted from the storage medium storing the value.
[0026]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
1 and 2 show the appearance and internal structure of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied.
The body 1 of the slot machine of this embodiment includes a housing 2 having a front opening, and a door 3 attached to the housing 2 so as to cover the opening 2A. Inside the housing 2, a medal dispensing machine 6 having a hopper 6a, a power supply unit 10 and the like are provided at the bottom, and a reel block 4 and the like are further provided thereabove. A speaker 14 for outputting low-frequency sound, a board 5 on which a control unit (not shown) for game control is mounted, and the like are attached to a rear plate of the housing 2.
[0027]
The door portion 3 has three panels 11, 12, 13 and the like assembled to a metal frame. These panels 11, 12, 13 are formed by performing silk screen printing on the surface of a transparent synthetic resin plate or tempered glass.
[0028]
A combination of symbols and the number of payout medals at the time of winning are printed on the upper upper panel 12 as information indicating the contents of various winnings, and information such as a model name is printed on the lower lower panel 13. .
On both sides of the upper panel 12, speakers 15 and 16 for sound effect output are provided. A medal payout port 17, a medal tray 18, and the like are provided below the lower panel 13.
[0029]
The central front panel 11 is used as an area for displaying the progress of the game. An uncolored and transparent symbol display window 20 is formed in the center of the front panel 11, and a plurality of indicators 21, 22, and 23 for displaying information related to the game are provided below the window.
[0030]
Between the front panel 11 and the lower panel 13, a medal slot 24 for receiving a medal for a game, a starting lever 25 for simultaneously rotating the reels 8a, 8b, 8c, and respective reels 8a, 8b, 8c. Button switches 26a, 26b, 26c for individually stopping the game, a bet button switch 27 for setting a bet medal for a game from credit medals stored in an electronic data format, and a settlement for adjusting the credit medal A switch 28 and the like are provided.
[0031]
The reel block 4 in the housing 2 has a structure in which three reels 8a, 8b, 8c are assembled to a resin frame 7, and is arranged at a position corresponding to the symbol display window 20. Each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c is formed by attaching a band-shaped tape having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of a reel frame. It is attached.
[0032]
Further, inside the reel block 4, as shown in FIG. 3, a light source unit 31 for back lighting is provided for each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c. The light source unit 31 is formed by connecting three light sources 30 and supported at a position facing the symbol display window 20. Each light source 30 has a configuration in which a light-emitting body 30a (shown in FIG. 7) such as a miniature lamp or an LED is accommodated in a case body.
[0033]
FIG. 4 shows a detailed configuration of the front panel 11 including the symbol display window 20. The symbol display window 20 allows the reels 8a, 8b, and 8c having three horizontal lengths to be seen from the outside, and the symbol 19 for three frames having the vertical length to be stopped when the reels are stopped. Thus, it is formed in a rectangular shape that is long horizontally. A total of five pay lines L1 to L5, three in the horizontal direction and two in the oblique direction, are set in the symbol display window 20 so as to connect the stop display positions of the symbols. Each of the light sources 30 corresponds to a stop display position of each symbol 19, and is set to turn on and off independently based on a drive signal from a control unit (not shown).
[0034]
In the slot machine having the above configuration, special roles such as a big bonus and a regular bonus are set in addition to a plurality of types of small roles. The control unit mounted on the substrate 5 enables the start of the game in accordance with the insertion of a medal or the operation of the bet button switch 28, and then, in response to the operation of the start lever 25, various types of roles are targeted. After executing the lottery, the reels 8a, 8b, 8c are rotated. Then, each time the stop button switches 26a, 26b, 26c are operated, the corresponding reels 8a, 8b, 8c are stopped by the control of drawing in the winning symbol determined by the lottery. However, the number of pieces on which the reel can be slid for this pull-in is set to up to four pieces, and if no winning symbol is included in the number of pieces, the game result is "missing". .
[0035]
FIG. 5 shows a portion of the symbol arrangement on the strip-shaped sheet 32 of a predetermined reel. In the figure, 19A is a big hit symbol that constitutes a winning in the big bonus. The big hit symbol 19 </ b> A and the three types of symbols indicated by the common symbol 19 are all planar symbols printed on the belt-shaped sheet 32. On the other hand, the cherry pattern 19B in the figure is formed as a three-dimensional pattern raised from the surface of the belt-shaped sheet 32.
[0036]
In this embodiment, the arrangement of the symbols is adjusted so that the cherry symbol 19 </ b> B functions as a landmark for the jackpot symbol. Specifically, on any of the reels 8a, 8b, and 8c, the cherry symbol 19B has an interval of 5 frames or less relative to the big hit symbol 19A in a direction along the rotation direction (indicated by an arrow F in FIG. 5). Will be deployed. This is because the maximum value of the number of sliding pieces allowed for pull-in is four. That is, if the interval from the cherry symbol 19B to the jackpot symbol 19A is up to five frames, at the timing when the cherry symbol 19B passes the predetermined winning line, that is, at the timing when the symbol one frame above the cherry symbol is positioned on the winning line. By performing the stop operation, it is possible to draw a big hit symbol into the winning line.
[0037]
FIG. 6 schematically shows the configurations of the belt-shaped sheet 32 and the cherry pattern 19B. This figure is an enlarged view of a cut surface obtained by cutting the belt-shaped sheet 32 of FIG. 5 along the length direction. However, here, in order to clarify the configuration of the design and the like, individual fill patterns are given to regions corresponding to various print layers instead of hatching indicating a cross section.
[0038]
The belt-shaped sheet 32 is formed by printing a design or background on the back surface of a transparent resin sheet material 32a. In the figure, reference numeral 34 denotes a design printing layer, and reference numeral 35 denotes a background printing layer. Further, behind these printing layers 34 and 35, a light-shielding layer 36 mainly composed of a dark pigment is provided.
[0039]
Although not shown in FIG. 6, in the design 19, there is a design in which a part of the light shielding layer 36 is replaced with a light-transmitting printing layer. However, this printed layer is intended to display colors and patterns in a partial area by back lighting, and does not spread so as to cover most of one pattern.
[0040]
A hole 32b corresponding to the outer shape of the cherry symbol 19B is formed at the arrangement position of the cherry symbol 19B of the belt-shaped sheet 32. The cherry pattern 19B is formed on a sheet material (not shown) made of the same material as that of the belt-shaped sheet 32 by embossing to form a projection 33 shaped according to the contour of the pattern, and print the inner surface of the projection 33. Is formed. The cherry pattern 19B completed in this manner is separated from the sheet material in a state where a flange portion 33b having a predetermined width is provided over the entire edge.
[0041]
The printing in the convex portion 33 is also the same as the other designs, in which the light shielding layer 36 is formed behind the printing layer 34 representing the design. It is to be noted that the printing is performed only on the portion shaped according to the contour of the symbol, and the rising portion 33a and the flange portion 33b extending from the flange portion 33b to the edge of the symbol are transparent portions on which the printing layer is not formed. Maintained as a body.
[0042]
The convex portion 33 constituting the cherry pattern 19B is fixed to the band-shaped sheet 32 by being fitted into the hole 32b of the band-shaped sheet 32 from the back side and gluing the upper surface of the flange portion 33b to the back surface of the band-shaped sheet 32. Be deployed. When the cherry symbol 19B is illuminated with the back light by the light source 30, the back illuminating light is not transmitted from the symbol portion, but is transmitted from the rising portion 33a between the edge of the symbol surface and the flange portion 33b. (Hereinafter, this 33a is referred to as a “light-transmitting portion”). Therefore, when the cherry symbol 19B under the back lighting is viewed from the front, the state in which the periphery is brightly bordered by the translucent portion 33a can be confirmed. Even during rotation of the reel, the cherry symbol 19B can be easily visually recognized, and It is possible to measure the timing of eye pressing. In addition, when the winning of the small cherry winning is achieved, the cherry symbol 19B itself can be pushed. You can also illuminate the back when you win the Cherry Small role to clearly indicate the Cherry role on the winning line,
[0043]
Further, since the light transmitting portion 33a is in a state of being raised from the peripheral surface of the reel together with the portion where the design printing layer 34 is formed, a player can visually recognize the light transmitting portion 33a from an oblique direction. it can. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the player's eyes 40 look at a predetermined height position of each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c from obliquely above, the cherry symbol 19B reaches the position where this line of sight is matched. Then, the light transmitting portion 33a can be visually recognized. In particular, in this case, it is easy to recognize a portion of the light transmitting portion 33a along the upper edge of the cherry pattern 19B. Therefore, by executing the game while observing the height position corresponding to the predetermined winning line from obliquely above, the player can use the light-transmitting portion 33a of the cherry symbol 19B as a mark to push the big hit symbol 19A. Can be measured.
[0044]
Next, in the above embodiment, the cherry design 19B is a three-dimensional design protruding from the surface of the belt-shaped sheet 32, but instead, as shown in FIG. It is good also as a three-dimensional design of the form which retreats from.
[0045]
8, similarly to FIG. 6, schematically shows a configuration of a cut surface along the length direction of the belt-shaped sheet 32. FIG. Since the configuration of the belt-shaped sheet 32 is the same as that of the previous embodiment, the description is omitted here by attaching the same reference numerals as those in FIG. The arrangement position of the cherry symbol 19B on each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c is the same as in the first embodiment.
[0046]
The cherry design 19B is constituted by a concave portion 37 formed in a transparent sheet material. The concave portion 37 is modeled in accordance with the contour of the symbol, similarly to the convex portion 33 of FIG. 6, and a printed layer 34 and a light shielding layer 36 of the symbol are sequentially formed on the back surface of the bottom surface. A flange 37b having a predetermined width is provided around the recess 37. The flange portion 37b and the falling portion 37a which recedes from the flange portion 37b toward the bottom surface of the concave portion 37 are maintained as a transparent body on which no printing layer is formed.
[0047]
In the cherry symbol 19B shown in FIG. 8, the front surface of the symbol is formed by the bottom surface of the concave portion 37. By gluing the upper surface of the flange portion 37b to the edge of the hole 32b, the cherry pattern 19B is fixedly provided on the belt-shaped sheet 32 with its front surface positioned in the hole 32b. become.
[0048]
According to the above-mentioned cherry design 19B, by performing back illumination by the light source 30, the falling portion 37a formed around the front surface of the design can function as a light transmitting portion. Therefore, when the player adjusts his / her line of sight from a predetermined height position of each of the reels 8a, 8b, 8c from obliquely above, the arrival of the cherry symbol can be easily visually recognized by the light transmitting portion 37b. In particular, in this case, it is easy to recognize a portion along the lower edge of the cherry pattern 19B in the light transmitting portion 37b.
[0049]
6 and 8, the reels 8a, 8b and 8c are shielded from light except for the light transmitting portion 33a and a part of a specific symbol. Therefore, even if the back lighting is always performed, most of the reel peripheral surface is in a light-shielded state, and it is possible to prevent the eyes of the player from being tired. However, the back lighting is not limited to always, and may be performed when the big bonus is won. In this case, when the cherry symbol 19B is clearly indicated, it is possible to notify the player of the time when it is necessary to push the big hit symbol and to assist the pushing.
[0050]
In the above two embodiments, the cherry symbol 19B is configured as a three-dimensional symbol for all the reels 8a, 8b, 8c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The three-dimensional pattern may be provided only for the reel. Also, in FIGS. 6 and 8, a portion corresponding to the contour of the symbol is raised or retracted from the reel peripheral surface. However, the configuration of the three-dimensional symbol is not limited to this, and a predetermined range including the background portion is defined. It may be raised or retracted. For example, the three-dimensional design may be such that the protrusions 33 and the recesses 37 are formed in a predetermined shape such as a rectangle or a circle, and the design printing layer is positioned inside the protrusions or the recesses.
[0051]
Further, the back lighting for the three-dimensional pattern can be used only for the purpose of notifying the winning of the big bonus or the like, separated from the purpose of supporting the eye-catching. Further, it can also be used for the purpose of producing a winning with a three-dimensional design. In addition, it can be used for producing various game states such as when a special game such as a big bonus is started.
[0052]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, at least a portion along the upper edge of the surface of the three-dimensional design (in the case of a protuberance) or a lower edge along the front surface of the three-dimensional design protruding or retreating from the peripheral surface of the rotating body. Since the portion (in the case of retreat) is displayed brighter than the surroundings by the back lighting, the timing of pressing the winning symbol can be measured using the light transmitting portion as a mark. In addition, by transmitting light from a narrow region along the edge of the surface of the three-dimensional design and observing the light obliquely, it is possible to prevent fatigue of the eyes of the player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration inside a housing of the slot machine.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the inside of the reel unit.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a front panel.
FIG. 5 is a diagram extracting and showing a part of a symbol array on a belt-shaped tape.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a band-shaped tape and a three-dimensional design.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of visually recognizing a light transmitting portion of a three-dimensional design.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another configuration example of a three-dimensional pattern.
[Explanation of symbols]
8a, 8b, 8c reel
19 symbols
19A jackpot design
19B cherry design (three-dimensional design)
26a, 26b, 26c Stop button switch
30 light sources
33 convex
34 Print layer of design
35 Printing Layer for Background
36 Shading layer
37 recess
33a, 37a translucent part

Claims (4)

A plurality of rotating bodies in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface are provided, and the rotation of each rotating body is stopped according to a stop operation, and a symbol combination by a symbol for each rotating body is displayed. In gaming machines,
At least one of the rotating bodies is provided with a three-dimensional design raised from the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and an illumination for illuminating from a back side the peripheral surface of the rotating body on which the three-dimensional design is provided. Means are provided,
A pattern matching game machine in which a light-transmitting portion having a higher light transmittance than the surroundings is formed at least along a top edge of the front surface at a portion rising from the peripheral surface of the rotating body toward the front surface of the three-dimensional design. . A plurality of rotating bodies in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface are provided, and the rotation of each rotating body is stopped according to a stop operation, and a symbol combination by a symbol for each rotating body is displayed. In gaming machines,
At least one of the rotating bodies is provided with a three-dimensional design recessed from the peripheral surface of the rotating body, and an illumination for illuminating from a back side the peripheral surface of the rotating body on which the three-dimensional design is provided. Means are provided,
A pattern matching game in which a light transmissive portion having a higher light transmittance than the surroundings is formed at least along a lower edge of the front surface at a portion falling from the peripheral surface of the rotating body toward the front surface of the three-dimensional design. Machine. In the symbol matching game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A symbol matching game machine in which a light-shielding layer for shielding light from the lighting means is formed on at least a background portion where no symbol is arranged, in the rotating body on which the three-dimensional symbol is arranged. The symbol matching game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Each of the rotating bodies is allowed to continue rotating within a predetermined number of frames for the stop operation,
A symbol matching game machine in which the three-dimensional symbols are arranged at intervals based on the allowed number of frames in a direction along the rotation direction of the rotating body with respect to a specific winning symbol.

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