JP2008220441A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine provided with image reels besides rotation reels for diverse variation of symbols displayed on the image reels. <P>SOLUTION: One of first to third rotation reels (31-33) is disposed at one of first to third display portions (21-23). The rest two of the first to third rotation reels (31-33) are disposed at fourth and fifth display portions (24-25). Two first and second image reels (41-42) are disposed at the rest two (e.g. first and third display portions 21 and 23 on the left and right sides) of the first to third display portions (21-23), at which the first to third rotation reels (31-33) are not disposed. A symbol image variation display means (420) includes a stop delaying means (421) for delaying the stop and display of the symbol images on the first and second image reels (41-42) for a preset determined time relative to the rotation reels (31-33) stopping based on the operation of stop switches (90-92). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine, in which an image reel is provided in addition to a rotating reel so that symbols displayed on the image reel can be varied in various ways.
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Conventionally, there has been known a slot machine in which one sub-reel is arranged beside three main reels and a total of four reels are provided (for example, paragraph number “0015” in Patent Document 1, FIG. 1, FIG. 5).
JP 2004-321389 A (paragraph number “0015”, FIGS. 1 and 5)

However, since the conventional slot machine described above uses a mechanical reel that is rotated by a motor, there is a problem that the symbol displayed on the reel is also fixed and the symbol itself cannot be changed.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
(Claim 1)
The object of the present invention is as follows.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, by providing an image reel in addition to the rotating reel, the symbols displayed on the image reel can be variously changed.
In particular, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since two image reels are provided and the two image reels are arranged in the display unit located at the center, various image reels can be used by using two image reels. Can produce a performance.
(Claim 2)
The invention according to claim 2 aims at the following points.

That is, in the invention described in claim 2, like the invention described in claim 1, by providing the image reel in addition to the rotating reel, the symbols displayed on the image reel can be changed in various ways. It is a thing.
In particular, according to the invention described in claim 2, since one image reel is provided and the image reel is disposed in the display unit located in the center, compared to the invention described in claim 1, There is an advantage that the structure can be simplified.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

That is, in the invention according to claim 3, among the first to third display portions, the type of symbols displayed on one rotating reel facing one and the fourth to fifth display portions remain respectively. The type of symbols displayed on the two rotating reels can be made different.
As a result, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the three rotating reels can be complicated, making it difficult for the player to understand. For this reason, the player can enjoy the effect by the combination of the rotating reel and the image reel without being limited by the combination of the symbols of the three rotating reels.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 2 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 4 is the type of symbols displayed on the two rotating reels facing each two of the first to third display portions, and the remaining one facing the fourth display portion. The type of symbols displayed on the rotating reel can be made different.
As a result, according to the invention described in claim 4, similarly to the invention described in claim 3, the effect of combining the rotating reel and the image reel is achieved without being limited by the combination of the three rotating reels. It can be enjoyed by players.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the design of the rotating reel and the design image of the image reel can be stopped along the stop line.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 5 described above.

  That is, the invention described in claim 6 is configured such that the symbol image displayed in a stopped state on the image reel can be enlarged and displayed so as to extend over a plurality of stop lines.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

First, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS.
(1) First to third rotating reels (31 to 33)
There are at least three first to third reels (31 to 33), and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.
(2) Driving means (for example, first to third reel motors 34 to 36)
The drive means (for example, the first to third reel motors 34 to 36) can rotate the first to third reels (31 to 33) individually.

(3) Start switch (80)
The start switch (80) is for rotating the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) by driving means (for example, the first to third reel motors 34 to 36) on condition that a medal is inserted. is there.
(4) First stop switch (90)
The first stop switch (90) corresponds to the first rotating reel (31), and stops driving of the driving means (for example, the first to third reel motors 34 to 36), whereby the first rotating reel (31) is stopped. ) Can only be stopped.

(5) Second stop switch (91)
The second stop switch (91) corresponds to the second rotating reel (32), and stops driving of the driving means (for example, the first to third reel motors 34 to 36), thereby the second rotating reel (32). ) Can only be stopped.
(6) Third stop switch (92)
The third stop switch (92) corresponds to the third rotating reel (33), and stops driving of the driving means (for example, the first to third reel motors 34 to 36), whereby the third rotating reel (33) is stopped. ) Can only be stopped.

(7) Game control means (for example, game control device 200)
As shown in FIG. 2, for example, the game control means (for example, the game control device 200) includes drive means (for example, first to third rotary reel motors 34 to 36), a start switch (80), and first to third stop switches ( 90-92) are individually connected to advance the game.
Secondly, the following configuration is arranged on the front surface of the slot machine 10 as shown in FIG. 1, for example.

(8) 1st-3rd display part (21-23)
As shown in FIG. 1, for example, there are three first to third display portions (21 to 23), which are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction, and a predetermined number of rotating reels (31 to 33) (for example, A total of 3 symbols) can be seen on the middle and lower tiers.
(9) Fourth to fifth display sections (24 to 25)
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, there are two fourth to fifth display parts (24 to 25), which are located outside the first to third display parts (21 to 23), and are configured to be rotatable reels (31 to 33). ) A predetermined number of symbols (for example, a total of three symbols in the upper, middle, and lower stages) can face.

Thirdly, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, first to third stop switches (90 to 92) are arranged below the first to third display portions (21 to 23), respectively.
Fourthly, one of the first to third display sections (21 to 23) (for example, the central second display section 22) includes first to third rotating reels (for example, as shown in FIG. 1). 31 to 31) (for example, the second rotating reel 32) is disposed.

Fifthly, in the fourth to fifth display sections (24 to 25), for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the remaining two of the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) (for example, the first and the second) Two-reel reels 31 to 32) are arranged.
Sixth, among the first to third display portions (21 to 23), the remaining two (for example, the first and third displays on both the left and right sides) where the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) are not disposed. 1 and 2) are connected to game control means (for example, game control device 200), for example, as shown in FIG. 1, and two first to second image reels capable of displaying a predetermined number of symbol images. (41 to 42) are arranged.

Seventh, the game control means (for example, the game control device 200) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(10) Role lottery means (310)
The role lottery means (310) can draw a role.
(11) Reel stop control means (320)
The reel stop control means (320) is driven based on the lottery result of the role lottery means (310) and the respective operations of the first to third stop switches (90 to 92). By controlling the driving of the motors 34 to 36, the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) corresponding to the operation are controlled to stop.

(12) Symbol image fluctuation display means (420)
The symbol image fluctuation display means (420) is for starting variable display of symbol images on the first to second image reels (41 to 42) based on the operation of the start switch (80).
Next, the symbol image fluctuation display means (420) includes a stop switch (for example, the first stop on the left side) disposed below the display unit (for example, the first display unit 21 on the left side) on which the first image reel (41) faces. Based on the operation of the switch 90), the variable display of the symbol image on the first image reel (41) is stopped and displayed.

Further, the symbol image fluctuation display means (420) includes a stop switch (for example, the right third stop switch) disposed below the display section (for example, the right third display section 23) facing the second image reel (42). Based on the operation of 92), the variable display of the symbol image of the second image reel (42) is stopped and displayed.
Eighth, the symbol image fluctuation display means (420) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(13) Stop delay means (421)
The stop delay means (421) is a symbol image of the first to second image reels (41 to 42) as compared to the rotating reels (31 to 33) that stop based on the operation of each stop switch (90 to 92). Is to delay the stop display for a predetermined time set in advance.
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points.

First, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS.
(1) First to third rotating reels (31 to 33)
There are at least three first to third reels (31 to 33), and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.

(2) Driving means (for example, first to third rotary reel motors 34 to 36)
The driving means (for example, the first to third rotating reel motors 34 to 36) can rotate the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) individually.
(3) Start switch (80)
The start switch (80) is for rotating the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) by driving means (for example, the first to third rotating reel motors 34 to 36) on condition that a medal is inserted. It is.

(4) First stop switch (90)
The first stop switch (90) corresponds to the first rotating reel (31), and stops driving of the driving means (for example, the first to third rotating reel motors 34 to 36), whereby the first rotating reel ( Only the rotation of 31) can be stopped.
(5) Second stop switch (91)
The second stop switch (91) corresponds to the second rotating reel (32), and stops driving of the driving means (for example, the first to third rotating reel motors 34 to 36), whereby the second rotating reel ( Only the rotation of 32) can be stopped.

(6) Third stop switch (92)
The third stop switch (92) corresponds to the third rotating reel (33), and stops driving of the driving means (for example, the first to third rotating reel motors 34 to 36), whereby the third rotating reel ( Only the rotation of 33) can be stopped.
(7) Game control means (for example, game control device 200)
As shown in FIG. 7, for example, the game control means (for example, the game control device 200) includes drive means (for example, first to third rotary reel motors 34 to 36), a start switch (80), and first to third stop switches ( 90-92) are individually connected to advance the game.

Second, the following configuration is arranged on the front surface of the slot machine (10), for example, as shown in FIG.
(8) 1st-3rd display part (21-23)
There are three first to third display parts (21 to 23), which are adjacent in the left-right direction, and a predetermined number of rotating reels (31 to 33) (for example, a total of three in the upper, middle and lower stages). It is possible to face the design.

(9) Fourth display section (500)
There is one fourth display section (500), which is located outside the first to third display sections (21 to 23), and has a predetermined number of rotating reels (31 to 33) (for example, the upper, middle and lower stages). (3) symbols can face.
Thirdly, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, first to third stop switches (90 to 92) are arranged below the first to third display portions (21 to 23), respectively.

Fourth, two of the first to third display units (21 to 23) are arranged with two of the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) as shown in FIG. 8, for example. is doing.
Fifthly, the remaining one of the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) is arranged on the fourth display section (500), for example, as shown in FIG.
Sixth, among the first to third display portions (21 to 23), the remaining one where the first to third rotary reels (31 to 33) are not arranged is, for example, as shown in FIG. One image reel (600), which is connected to each game control means (for example, game control device 200) and can display a predetermined number of symbol images, is arranged.

Seventh, the game control means (for example, the game control device 200) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(10) Role lottery means (310)
The role lottery means (310) can draw a role.
(11) Reel stop control means (320)
The reel stop control means (320) is driven based on the lottery result of the role lottery means (310) and the respective operations of the first to third stop switches (90 to 92). By controlling the driving of the motors 34 to 36, the first to third rotating reels (31 to 33) corresponding to the operation are controlled to stop.

(12) Symbol image fluctuation display means (420)
The symbol image fluctuation display means (420) is for starting variable display of the symbol image on the image reel (600) based on the operation of the start switch (80).
Next, the symbol image fluctuation display means (420) includes a stop switch (for example, the second stop switch 91) disposed below the display section (for example, the second display section 22 at the center) facing the image reel (600). Based on the operation, the variable display of the symbol image of the image reel (600) is stopped and displayed.

Eighth, the symbol image fluctuation display means (420) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(13) Stop delay means (421)
The stop delay means (421) presets the stop display of the symbol image of the image reel (600) compared to the rotating reels (31 to 33) that stop based on the operation of each stop switch (90 to 92). For a predetermined period of time.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1.

That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, one rotating reel (for example, the second rotating reel) facing one (for example, the central second display section 22) among the first to third display sections (21 to 23). 32) and the symbols displayed on the remaining two rotating reels (for example, the first and third rotating reels 31 and 33) facing the fourth to fifth display sections (24 to 25), respectively. Different from the type.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 2 described above.

That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, two rotating reels respectively facing two (for example, left and right first and third display portions 21 and 23) among the first to third display portions (21 to 23). The types of symbols displayed on (for example, the first and third rotating reels 31 and 33) and the symbols displayed on the remaining one rotating reel (for example, the second rotating reel 32) facing the fourth display unit (500). Different from the type.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

That is, on the front face of the display unit (for example, the first to fifth display units 21 to 25), as shown in FIG. A plurality of (for example, five) stop lines (20a to 20e) for displaying a stop position of a symbol or a symbol image are displayed.
In addition, although 5 was illustrated as multiple, 2-4 or 6 or more may be sufficient.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 5 described above.

That is, the symbol image fluctuation display means (420) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Image enlargement means (422)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the image enlarging means enlarges and displays the stop-displayed symbol image of the image reel (600) so as to extend over a plurality of (for example, 5) stop lines (20a to 20e). It is for making it happen.

  In addition, although 5 was illustrated as multiple, 2-4 or 6 or more may be sufficient.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
According to invention of Claim 1, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the first aspect of the invention, by providing the image reel in addition to the rotating reel, the symbols displayed on the image reel can be variously changed.

In particular, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since two image reels are provided and the two image reels are arranged in the display unit located at the center, various image reels can be used by using two image reels. Can produce a performance.
(Claim 2)
According to invention of Claim 2, there exist the following effects.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 2, as in the invention described in claim 1, by providing the image reel in addition to the rotating reel, the symbols displayed on the image reel can be variously changed. .
In particular, according to the invention described in claim 2, since one image reel is provided and the image reel is disposed in the display unit located in the center, compared to the invention described in claim 1, There is an advantage that the structure can be simplified.
(Claim 3)
According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 3, among the first to third display units, the type of symbols displayed on one rotating reel facing one and the fourth to fifth display units, respectively. The types of symbols displayed on the remaining two rotating reels can be made different.
As a result, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the three rotating reels can be complicated, making it difficult for the player to understand. For this reason, the player can enjoy the effect by the combination of the rotating reel and the image reel without being limited by the combination of the symbols of the three rotating reels.
(Claim 4)
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 2, the following effect can be obtained.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the types of symbols displayed on the two rotating reels facing each of the first to third display portions, and the remaining 1 facing the fourth display portion. The kind of symbols displayed on each rotating reel can be made different.
As a result, according to the invention described in claim 4, similarly to the invention described in claim 3, the effect of combining the rotating reel and the image reel is achieved without being limited by the combination of the three rotating reels. It can be enjoyed by players.
(Claim 5)
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1-4, the following effect is provided.

That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to stop the symbol of the rotating reel and the symbol image of the image reel along the stop line.
(Claim 6)
According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 5, the following effect is obtained.

  That is, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enlarge and display the symbol image on which the image reel is stopped and displayed so as to extend over a plurality of stop lines.

(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 4 each show an example of the first embodiment of the present invention.
1 is an enlarged front view of a display unit of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine, FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the slot machine, and FIG. 4 corresponds to FIG. The enlarged front view for demonstrating the other display mode of a reel is each shown.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the second embodiment of the present invention, which shows an enlarged front view of the display unit of the slot machine.
FIG. 6 shows an example of the third embodiment of the present invention, which shows an enlarged front view of the display unit of the slot machine.
7 to 8 each show an example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic front view of the slot machine, and FIG. 8 is an enlarged front view of the display unit of the slot machine.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, which shows an enlarged front view of the display unit of the slot machine.
(Slot machine 10)
In FIG. 3, 10 indicates a slot machine.
As will be described later, a display unit 20 is provided at the center of the height of the slot machine 10.

As will be described later, the display unit 20 is provided with a mechanical reel unit 30 and an image reel unit 40.
In the center above the display unit 20, an image display device 50 is provided.
The image display device 50 is capable of displaying an image, and is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal unit.

In addition, although the liquid crystal unit was illustrated as the image display apparatus 50, it is not limited to this, For example, you may comprise from a dot matrix etc.
On the lower side of the display unit 20, a medal slot 60 is provided on the right side in FIG.
The medal slot 60 is for inserting a medal, which is an example of a game medium.
In addition, although the medal was illustrated as a game medium, it is not limited to this, Although not illustrated, you may use the game ball | bowl of a pachinko machine, the frequency | count of a card | curd, etc.

A bet switch 70 is provided on the left side of the medal slot 60 in FIG. The bet switch 70 is used to bet (bet) a credit medal that has been inserted into the inside beyond a prescribed number (for example, three) from the medal insertion slot 60 and has been credited (stored).
The number of bet switches 70 may be one or more.
A start switch 80 is provided below the bet switch 70.

The start switch 80 is for starting driving of the mechanical reel unit 30. Specifically, the start switch 80 is formed in a lever shape and is operated by tilting the lever. When the start switch 80 is operated, driving of the mechanical reel unit 30 is started.
At least three, for example, three stop switches 90 to 92 are provided on the right side of the start switch 80.

The three stop switches 90 to 92 are for stopping the driving of the mechanical reel unit 30.
Although three stop switches 90 to 92 are illustrated as an example, the number of stop switches 90 to 92 is not limited to this, but is related to a mechanical reel unit 30 described later, but may be four or more.
A medal storage tray 100 is provided below the three stop switches 90 to 92.

In the medal storage tray 100, medals paid out from a hopper unit 120 in FIG.
One speaker 110 is arranged on the right side of the medal storage tray 100. The speaker 110 generates various sound effects.
(Display unit 20)
As shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 20 has the following configuration.

The following (1) to (3) will be described later.
(1) First to third display units 21 to 23
(2) Fourth to fifth display units 24 to 25
(3) Stop lines 20a-20e
In addition, the structure of the display part 20 is not limited to (1)-(3) mentioned above. Further, the total number of the display units 20 is not limited to the total of the first to fifth display units 21 to 25, and may be four or six or more.
(First to third display units 21 to 23)
As shown in FIG. 1, there are three first to third display portions 21 to 23, which are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction, and will be described later. The number of symbols, for example, a total of three symbols can be seen on the upper, middle and lower levels.

Among the first to third display units 21 to 23, the display unit 21 located on the left side in FIG. 1 is referred to as “first display unit 21”, and the display unit 22 located in the center is referred to as “second display unit”. 22 ”, and the display unit 23 located on the right side is referred to as“ third display unit 23 ”.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the above-described three first to third stop switches 90 to 92 are arranged below the first to third display portions 21 to 23, respectively.

Among the first to third stop switches 90 to 92, the stop switch 90 located on the left side in FIG. 1 is referred to as “first stop switch 90”, and the “first stop switch 90” is located on the left side. 1 is located directly below the display unit 21. The stop switch 91 located at the center is referred to as a “second stop switch 91”, and the “second stop switch 91” is located directly below the second display portion 22 located at the center. The stop switch 92 positioned on the right side is referred to as a “third stop switch 92”, and the “third stop switch 92” is positioned directly below the third display unit 23 positioned on the right side.
(Fourth to fifth display units 24-25)
As shown in FIG. 1, there are two fourth to fifth display units 24 to 25, which are located outside the first to third display units 21 to 23. As will be described later, the rotation of the mechanical reel unit 30 is performed. A predetermined number of reels 31 to 33, for example, a total of three symbols can be seen on the upper, middle, and lower stages.

Among the fourth to fifth display units 24 to 25, the display unit 24 positioned at the left end in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “fourth display unit 24”, and the “fourth display unit 24” is positioned on the left side. It is located on the left side of the first display unit 21. The display unit 25 positioned at the right end is referred to as a “fifth display unit 25”, and the “fifth display unit 25” is positioned right next to the third display unit 23 positioned on the right side.
(Stop lines 20a-20e)
As shown in FIG. 1, there are a plurality of, for example, five stop lines 20 a to 20 e, which are displayed on the front surface of the display unit 20 and stopped and displayed on the first to fifth display units 21 to 25. This is for displaying the stop position.

In addition, although 5 was illustrated as the number of the stop lines 20a-20e, 2-4 or 6 or more may be sufficient.
Specifically, among the stop lines 20a to 20e, the stop line 20a located at the center in FIG. 1 is drawn horizontally across the first to fifth display portions 21 to 25 and is referred to as a “central stop line 20a”.
The upper stop line 20b is located above the central stop line 20a and is drawn in parallel with the central stop line 20a, and is referred to as an “upper stop line 20b”.

The lower stop line 20c is positioned below the central stop line 20a and is drawn in parallel with the central stop line 20a, and is referred to as a “lower stop line 20c”.
The diagonal stop line 20d is drawn downward to the right across the first to third display portions 21 to 23 and is referred to as a “right downward stop line 20d”.
The other diagonal stop line 20e is drawn to the upper right across the first to third display portions 21 to 23 and is referred to as a “upward stop line 20e”.
(Mechanical reel unit 30)
The mechanical reel unit 30 is composed of the following parts as shown in FIGS.

The following (1) to (2) will be described later.
(1) First to third rotating reels 31 to 33
(2) Driving means (first to third reel motors 34 to 36)
The parts of the mechanical reel unit 30 are not limited to the above (1) to (2).
(First to third rotating reels 31 to 33)
As shown in FIG. 1, the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 have at least three, for example, three, and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.

In addition, although three was illustrated as the number of the rotating reels 31-33, you may provide four or more.
As shown in FIG. 1, one of the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33, for example, the second rotating reel 32 is one of the first to third display portions 21 to 23, for example, the middle first reel. 2 is disposed on the display unit 22.
Further, the remaining two of the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33, for example, the first and third rotating reels 31 and 33 are arranged on the fourth to fifth display sections 24 to 25 as shown in FIG. Has been. That is, the first rotation reel 31 is disposed on the fourth display unit 24, and the third rotation reel 33 is disposed on the fifth display unit 25.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, one of the first to third display units 21 to 23, for example, one rotary reel facing the second display unit 22 at the center, for example, the second rotary reel 32 is displayed. The type of symbols displayed is different from the types of symbols displayed on the remaining two rotating reels facing the fourth to fifth display units 24 to 25, for example, the first and third rotating reels 31 and 33, respectively. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, a fruit “cherry” picture design, a “7” number design, a fruit “watermelon” design design, etc. it's shown.

In addition, although the three types of the “cherry” picture, the “7” figure, and the “watermelon” picture shown in FIG. Use more than one kind of design. In addition, as the design of the second rotary reel 32, a picture or a number is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a character, a symbol, or the like may be used.
On the first and third rotary reels 31 and 33, symbols different from those of the second rotary reel 32 are displayed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, uppercase letters “A” to “C” and the like are displayed on the first rotating reel 31.
In addition, although the three types of uppercase letters “A” to “C” of the alphabet shown in FIG. 1 are illustrated as the symbols of the first rotating reel 31, it is not limited to this, but actually three or more types The design is used. Moreover, although the capital letter of the alphabet was used as the design of the first rotating reel 31, it is not limited to this, and other characters, pictures, numbers, symbols, and the like may be used.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the lower-case letters “d” to “f” of the alphabet are displayed on the third rotating reel 33.
In addition, although the three types of the letters “d” to “f” of the lower case letters of the alphabet shown in FIG. 1 are illustrated as the symbols of the third rotating reel 33, the present invention is not limited to this, and actually three or more types are available. The design is used. Further, although lower case letters of the alphabet are used as the design of the third rotating reel 33, the present invention is not limited to this, and other characters, pictures, numbers, symbols, and the like may be used.

On the other hand, the symbol type of the third rotating reel 33 is different from the symbol type of the first rotating reel 31 in order to further complicate the combination of symbols constituting the role.
For example, as will be described later, when the general bonus symbol combination is “7, 7, 7” and the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 of this embodiment are used, FIG. As shown, the symbol “B” is stopped on the first rotation reel 31 and the symbol “7” is stopped on the second rotation reel 32 on the central stop line 20a, and the third rotation reel 33 is displayed. The symbol “e” is stopped and displayed, and the combination of bonus symbols is “B, 7, e”.

However, the symbol type of the third rotating reel 33 may be different from the symbol of the second rotating reel 32, and may match the symbol type of the first rotating reel 31.
(Driving means (first to third reel motors 34 to 36))
The driving means is capable of individually rotating the three first to third rotating reels 31 to 33. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the driving means includes first to third reel motors 34 to 36. It is composed.

Of the first to third reel motors 34 to 36, the first reel motor 34 is for rotating the first rotating reel 31. Similarly, the second reel motor 35 rotates the second rotating reel 32, and the third reel motor 36 rotates the third rotating reel 33.
The three first to third reel motors 34 to 36 are linked to the three first to third rotary reels 31 to 33 and the same number of first to third stop switches 90 to 92.

That is, the first stop switch 90 corresponds to the first rotating reel 31 and can stop only the rotation of the first rotating reel 31 by stopping the driving of the first reel motor 34 which is an example of the driving means. Is.
The second stop switch 91 corresponds to the second rotary reel 32 and can stop only the rotation of the second rotary reel 32 by stopping the driving of the second reel motor 35 which is an example of the driving means. is there.

The third stop switch 92 corresponds to the third rotation reel 33 and can stop only the rotation of the third rotation reel 33 by stopping the driving of the third reel motor 36 which is an example of the driving means. is there.
(Image type reel unit 40)
The image reel unit 40 is connected to a game control device 200, which is an example of a game control means, and includes two first and second image reels 41 to 42 capable of displaying a predetermined number of symbol images. .

Specifically, for example, liquid crystal is used for the first to second image reels 41 to 42. Further, on the liquid crystal screen, as shown in FIG. 1, the same symbol image as that displayed on the outer periphery of the second rotary reel 32 is displayed.
In addition, although the liquid crystal was illustrated as the 1st-2nd image reels 41-42, it is not limited to this, For example, you may comprise from a dot matrix etc.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the first and second image reels 41 to 42 have, for example, a fruit “cherry” picture design, a “7” number design, A graphic image is displayed, which is an image of the fruit "watermelon".
When the start switch 80 is operated, the symbol image displayed on the first to second image reels 41 to 42 is not shown, but the player can display the symbol image in the same manner as the second rotating reel 32 is rotating. Is displayed in a variable manner so that it is difficult to see. In addition, the variable display is stopped in conjunction with the stop switches 90 to 92, and the symbol images are stopped and displayed along the stop lines 20a to 20e.

As shown in FIG. 1, the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 of the first to third display reels 21 to 23 are not arranged in the two first to second image reels 41 to 42. The remaining two, for example, the first and third display portions 21 and 23 on both the left and right sides are arranged.
Specifically, the first image reel 41 is disposed on the first display unit 21, and the second image reel 42 is disposed on the third display unit 23.
(Game control device 200)
Next, the game control device 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

The game control device 200 is an example of a game control means, and is provided inside the slot machine 10 for controlling the progress of the game.
In addition, although the game control apparatus 200 was illustrated as a game control means, it is not limited to this.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 200 includes the following two means when roughly classified.

The following means (1) to (2) will be described later.
(1) Main control means 300
(2) Sub-control means 400
Note that the means of the game control device 200 is not limited to the above (1) to (2).
(Main control means 300)
Next, the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main control means 300 is for controlling the progress of the game.
Specifically, the main control means 300 is a computer, which is not shown, and is configured mainly by a CPU, for example, and includes a recording medium such as a ROM and a RAM, an I / O, and the like.
Further, the recording medium is not limited to the ROM or RAM, but may be an electric / magnetic / optical memory or disk.

A CPU (not shown) of the main control means 300 functions as the following means as shown in FIG. 2 by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM.
The following means (1) to (6) will be described later.
(1) Role lottery means 310
(2) Reel stop control means 320
(3) General game control means 330
(4) Special game control means 340
(5) Profit grant means 350
(6) Signal transmission means 360
The means of the main control means 300 is not limited to the above (1) to (6).
(Input stage of main control means 300)
Next, the input stage of the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the following parts are connected to the input stage of the main control means 300, respectively.
The parts connected to the input stage of the main control means 300 are not limited to the following (1) to (4).
(1) Medal sensor 61
The medal sensor 61 is provided inside the medal slot 60 and detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 60.

(2) Bet switch 70
(3) Start switch 80
(4) Stop switches 90-92
(Output stage of main control means 300)
Next, the output stage of the main control means 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the main control means 300, respectively.
The parts connected to the output stage of the main control means 300 are not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) First to third reel motors 34 to 36
(2) Hopper unit 120
The hopper unit 120 is provided inside the slot machine 10.

The hopper unit 120 pays out a predetermined number of medals to the player when the symbols of the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 stopped and displayed on the display unit 20 match a preset symbol combination. Is for.
(3) Sub-control means 400
(Sub-control means 400)
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the main control unit 300 and controls various effects based on signals transmitted from the main control unit 300 in one direction, such as commands and data. belongs to.

Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 is a computer, which is not shown in the figure, and is configured mainly with a CPU, for example, and includes a recording medium such as a ROM and a RAM, an I / O, and the like.
Note that the number of CPUs in the sub-control unit 400 is not limited to one, and two or more CPUs may be used.
Further, the recording medium is not limited to the ROM or RAM, but may be an electric / magnetic / optical memory or disk.

The CPU (not shown) of the sub-control means 400 functions as the following means when roughly divided as shown in FIG. 2 by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM.
The following means (1) to (4) will be described later.
(1) Signal receiving means 410
(2) Symbol image fluctuation display means 420
(3) Production display means 430
(4) Sound effect generating means 440
Note that the means of the sub-control means 400 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).
(Input stage of sub-control unit 400)
Next, the input stage of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the following parts are connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 400.
(1) Main control means 300
Note that the parts connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 400 are not limited to the above (1).
(Output stage of sub-control unit 400)
Next, the output stage of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the following parts are connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 400, respectively.
(1) Image display device 50
(2) Speaker 110
The parts connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 400 are not limited to the above (1) to (2).
(Role lottery means 310)
The role lottery means 310 determines whether a winning combination is determined by lottery.

First, there are the following types of winning combinations.
(1) Winning a role (2) Loss There are the following types of roles.
The explanation of the following roles (3) to (5) will be described later.

In addition to winning only one of the winning combinations, a plurality of winning combinations may win two or more at the same time. The winning lottery means 310 can perform so-called group lottery.
(3) Small role (4) Replay (Replay)
(5) Bonus The type of combination is not limited to the above (3) to (5).
(Small role)
The small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of medals on the condition that a predetermined small combination symbol is won together.
(Replay)
The re-game is also referred to as so-called replay, and is a function that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals on condition that preset replay symbols are prepared.
(Bonus)
The bonus is a transition to a special game, and the specific combination or itself is also called a special game as described above.

Special games are games that are more advantageous to the player than general games.
In addition, although the bonus was illustrated as a special game, it is not limited to this. Moreover, although the bonus was illustrated as a specific combination, it is not limited to this, A specific small combination etc. may be sufficient.
Specifically, there are the following types of bonuses.
Note that the type of bonus is not limited to the following (1) to (3).

(1) BB transition role BB transition role is a transition role to BB.
That is, it is a role for making a transition from a general game to BB, which is a special game by special game control means 340 described later, on condition that the BB symbols are arranged.
It is not necessary to pay out medals at the time of winning the BB symbol, or one medal may be paid out.

Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the start of BB, a total of about 288 medals can be obtained, and for example, the payout exceeds 345.
(2) MB transition role The MB transition role is a transition role to MB.
This is a role for making a transition from a general game to an MB, which is a special game by special game control means 340 described later, on condition that the MB symbols are arranged.

It is not necessary to pay out medals when winning MB symbols, or one medal may be paid out.
Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the start of the MB, a total of about 192 medals can be obtained, and for example, the payout exceeds 253. Note that, in MB, the number of medals that a player can acquire is set lower than BB.

(3) RB transition role The RB transition role is a transition role to RB.
Assuming that the player inserts three medals after the start of RB, a total of about 96 medals can be obtained. The RB ends with a condition that has been achieved first, up to 12 games or 8 wins. Note that RB is set so that the number of medals that a player can acquire is lower than that of MB.
(Reel stop control means 320)
The reel stop control means 320 performs stop control of the reel motors 34 to 36 corresponding to the stop switches 90 to 92 based on the game result determined by the lottery by the combination lottery means 310 and the operation of the stop switches 90 to 92. Is for.
(General game control means 330)
The general game control means 330 is for causing a general game to be performed.
(Special game control means 340)
The special game control means 340 is a player from a general game triggered by the winning of a specific combination (for example, BB transition combination) set in advance among the combinations won by the combination lottery means 310 (for example, winning a BB symbol). It is for executing a special game (for example, BB) that is advantageous to the game.

In addition, although the transfer combination of BB was illustrated as a specific combination, it is not limited to this, The jackpot of a pachinko machine may be sufficient. Moreover, although BB was illustrated as a special game, the jackpot game of a pachinko machine may be sufficient.
(Profit grant means 350)
The profit granting means 350, when the combination of the symbols of the three reels 31 to 33 stopped and displayed on the display unit 20 matches the predetermined combination of predetermined symbols, This is for paying out the number of medals.

The medals can be paid out by driving the hopper unit 120 to actually pay out medals or increasing the number of credit medals.
(Signal transmission means 360)
The signal transmission means 360 is for transmitting signals such as commands and data to the sub-control means 400, for example.
(Signal receiving means 410)
The signal receiving means 410 of the sub control means 400 is for receiving a signal transmitted from the signal transmitting means 360 of the main control means 300.
(Design image fluctuation display means 420)
The symbol image fluctuation display means 420 is for starting variable display of symbol images on the first and second image reels 41 to 42 based on the operation of the start switch 80.

Next, the symbol image fluctuation display means 420 is used to operate a stop switch disposed on the lower side of the display unit on which the first image reel 41 faces, for example, the first display unit 21 on the left side, for example, the first stop switch 90 on the left side. Based on this, the variable display of the symbol image on the first image reel 41 is stopped and displayed.
Further, the symbol image fluctuation display means 420 is based on an operation of a stop switch disposed below the display unit on which the second image reel 42 faces, for example, the right third display unit 23, for example, the right third stop switch 92. Thus, the variable display of the symbol image on the second image reel 42 is stopped and displayed.

Specifically, the symbol image fluctuation display means 420 includes the following means as shown in FIG.
The means of the symbol image fluctuation display means 420 is not limited to the following (1) to (2).
(1) Stop delay means 421
The stop delay means 421 is set in advance to display a stop display of the symbol images of the first to second image reels 41 to 42 as compared to the rotating reels 31 to 33 that stop based on the operation of the stop switches 90 to 92. It is for delaying for a predetermined time.

(2) Image enlargement means 422
As shown in FIG. 4, the image enlarging means is for enlarging and displaying the stopped and displayed symbol images of the first and second image reels 41 to 42 so as to extend over the five stop lines 20a to 20e. is there.
(Direction display means 430)
The image display control means 430 is for displaying various effect images on the image display device 50, although not shown, based on the signal received by the signal receiving means 410.
(Sound effect generating means 440)
The sound effect generating means 440 is for outputting various sound effects from the speaker 110 based on the signal received by the signal receiving means 410.
(Description of FIG. 4)
FIG. 4 corresponds to FIG. 1 and is an enlarged front view for explaining a stop display mode of the symbol images of the first to second image reels 41 to 42.

In other words, on the first image reel 41, a symbol image in which the number “7” is vertically expanded is displayed so as to extend over three of the central stop line 20a, the upper stop line 20b, and the lower stop line 20c. .
On the second image reel 42, a symbol image obtained by extending the number "7" vertically is displayed so as to extend over the center stop line 20a and the lower stop line 20c.
(Description of the game)
Next, a game will be described using the slot machine 10 having the above-described configuration.

First, when the start switch 80 is operated on condition that a medal is inserted, the driving of the first to third reel motors 34 to 36 is started, and the rotation of the three first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 is started. The
The first to third reel motors 34 to 36 are driven by the main control means 300 shown in FIG.
At the same time, the start signal of the start switch 80 is transmitted to the signal receiving means 410 of the sub-control means 400 via the signal transmission means 360 of the main control means 300 of FIG.

For this reason, the symbol image fluctuation display means 420 of the sub-control means 400 of FIG. 2 starts variable display of the symbol images on the first to second image reels 41 to 42.
Therefore, from the player, although not shown, it seems that all the symbols or symbol images displayed on the total of the first to fifth display units 21 to 25 are rotated.
The first to third reel motors 34 to 36 and the symbol image variable display of the first to second image reels 41 to 42 were started simultaneously, but the first to second image reels 41 to 42 were started. The variable display of the symbol image may be started after the start switch 80 is operated.

Next, when any one of the three stop switches 90 to 92 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 is stopped.
For example, when the first stop switch 90 located on the left side in FIG. 1 is operated, the rotation of the first rotating reel 31 facing the fourth display portion 24 at the left end is stopped.
That is, the reel stop control means 320 of the main control means 300 in FIG. 2 stops the driving of the first reel motor 34 corresponding to the first rotation reel 31, whereby the rotation of the first rotation reel 31 is stopped.

At the same time, the first stop signal of the first stop switch 90 is transmitted to the signal receiving means 410 of the sub-control means 400 via the signal transmission means 360 of the main control means 300 of FIG.
For this reason, the symbol image fluctuation display means 420 of the sub-control means 400 of FIG. 2 variably displays the symbol image of the first image reel 41 facing the first display portion 21 located immediately above the first stop switch 90 of FIG. To stop.

At this time, the stop delay means 421 of the design image fluctuation display means 420 of FIG. 2 delays the stop of the rotation of the first rotation reel 31 by the operation of the first stop switch 90, and the design image of the first image reel 41 can be changed. Stop the display.
From the viewpoint of the player, it appears that the variable display of the symbol image on the first image reel 41 facing the first display unit 21 located immediately above is stopped by the operation of the first stop switch 90.

Next, when the second stop switch 91 located at the center of FIG. 1 is operated, the rotation of the second rotary reel 32 facing the center second display portion 22 is stopped.
That is, the reel stop control means 320 of the main control means 300 in FIG. 2 stops the driving of the second reel motor 35 corresponding to the second rotation reel 32, whereby the rotation of the second rotation reel 32 is stopped.

Finally, when the third stop switch 92 located on the right side in FIG. 1 is operated, the rotation of the third rotating reel 33 facing the fifth display portion 25 at the right end is stopped.
That is, the reel stop control means 320 of the main control means 300 in FIG. 2 stops the driving of the third reel motor 36 corresponding to the third rotation reel 33, so that the rotation of the third rotation reel 33 is stopped.

At the same time, the third stop signal of the third stop switch 92 is transmitted to the signal receiving means 410 of the sub-control means 400 via the signal transmission means 360 of the main control means 300 of FIG.
For this reason, the symbol image fluctuation display means 420 of the sub-control means 400 of FIG. 2 variably displays the symbol image of the second image reel 42 facing the third display portion 23 located immediately above the third stop switch 90 of FIG. To stop.

At this time, the stop delay means 421 of the symbol image fluctuation display means 420 of FIG. 2 delays the stop of the rotation of the third rotating reel 33 by the operation of the third stop switch 92, thereby changing the symbol image of the second image reel 42. Stop the display.
From the viewpoint of the player, it seems that the variable display of the symbol image on the second image reel 42 facing the third display unit 23 located immediately above is stopped by the operation of the third stop switch 92.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 1, the player seems to have the symbol and symbol image of the number “7” on the central stop line 20 a of the first to third display units 21 to 23. Looks like. However, the symbol image of the numeral “7” displayed on the first to second image reels 41 to 42 is for production purposes and is not directly related to the game result.
Actually, when the combination of bonus symbols “B, 7, e” is stopped on the central stop line 20a, the bonus is won. That is, the symbol “B” is displayed on the first rotating reel 31, the symbol “7” is displayed on the second rotating reel 32, and the symbol “e” is displayed on the third rotating reel 33. It will be a prize.
(Explanation of enlarged display of the symbol image in FIG. 5)
Next, the case where the symbol image is enlarged and displayed will be described with reference to FIG.

First, for example, when the first stop switch 90 is operated, as described above, the rotation of the first rotary reel 31 facing the fourth display portion 24 at the left end stops. After a little delay, the variable display of the symbol image on the first image reel 41 facing the first display unit 21 located immediately above the first stop switch 90 is stopped.
At this time, on the first image reel 41, a symbol image obtained by extending the number “7” vertically is displayed so as to span the three of the central stop line 20a, the upper stop line 20b, and the lower stop line 20c. .

From the player's point of view, it seems as if there is a chance to align the number “7” in any of the five stop lines 20a to 20e.
Next, for example, when the third stop switch 92 is operated, the rotation of the third rotary reel 33 is stopped. Slightly later, the variable display of the symbol image on the second image reel 42 facing the third display unit 23 located immediately above the third stop switch 90 is stopped.

At this time, on the second image reel 42, a symbol image obtained by extending the number “7” vertically is displayed so as to extend over the center stop line 20a and the lower stop line 20c.
For this reason, from the player, two numbers “7” are aligned on the central stop line 20a, the lower stop line 20c, and the right-down stop line 20d, and the player enters a so-called reach state.
The player operates the second stop switch 91 so that the numeral “7” stops on the central stop line 20a, the lower stop line 20c, and the lower right stop line 20d.

As a result, when the second rotating reel 32 stops and the number "7" stops on the central stop line 20a, the two stop lines 20a and 20d of the central stop line 20a and the right-down stop line 20d are displayed. Three numbers of “7” appear.
However, as described above, the symbol image of the number “7” displayed on the first to second image reels 41 to 42 is for production and is not directly related to the game result.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The feature of the present embodiment is that the first to second image reels 41 to 42 are arranged on the adjacent first to second display portions 21 to 22.
A third rotating reel 33 is disposed on the third display section 23, a first rotating reel 31 is disposed on the fourth display section 24, and a second rotating reel 32 is disposed on the fifth display section 25.
The stopping modes of the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 and the first to second image reels 41 to 42 are the same as those in the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. The description is omitted.
(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The feature of the present embodiment is that the first to second image reels 41 to 42 are arranged on the adjacent second to third display portions 22 to 23.
The first display unit 21 has a first rotating reel 31, the fourth display unit 24 has a second rotating reel 32, and the fifth display unit 25 has a third rotating reel 33.
The stopping modes of the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 and the first to second image reels 41 to 42 are the same as those in the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. The description is omitted.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The feature of the present embodiment is that the display unit 20 is composed of three first to third display units 21 to 23 and one fourth display unit 500 located on the right side of the third display unit 23. This is a point composed of four pieces.
Also, the number of image reels 600 is one.
Specifically, two of the first to third display units 21 to 23 include two of the first to third rotary reels 31 to 33, for example, the first and third, as shown in FIG. Three rotation reels 31 and 33 are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 8, the remaining one of the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33, for example, the second rotating reel 32 is arranged on the fourth display unit 500.
Among the first to third display portions 21 to 23, the remaining one where the first to third rotating reels 31 to 33 are not arranged, for example, the second display portion 21 has an image reel as shown in FIG. 600 are arranged.
7 is the same as that of the first embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 2, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The feature of this embodiment is that the fourth display unit 510 is provided at a position adjacent to the left side of the first display unit 21.
The first display unit 21 has an image reel 600, the second display unit 22 has a second rotation reel 32, the third display unit 23 has a third rotation reel 33, and the fourth display unit 510 has The first rotary reels 31 are respectively arranged.

  The game control device 200 that is a game control means is the same as that of the fourth embodiment described above with reference to FIG.

1 shows an example of a first embodiment of the present invention, which is an enlarged front view of a display unit of a slot machine. 1 shows an example of a first embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of a slot machine. 1 shows an example of a first embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic front view of a slot machine. FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view for explaining another display mode of the image reel corresponding to FIG. 1. An example of the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is an enlarged front view of the display unit of the slot machine. An example of the third embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is an enlarged front view of the display unit of the slot machine. An example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is a schematic front view of the slot machine. An example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is an enlarged front view of a display unit of the slot machine. An example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is an enlarged front view of the display unit of the slot machine.

Explanation of symbols

(First to third embodiments)
10 slot machine
20 Display section
21-25 First to fifth display units 20a-20e Stop line
30 Mechanical reel unit
31 to 33 1st to 3rd reel 34 to 36 1st to 3rd reel motor
40 Image type reel unit 41-42 1st and 2nd image reel
50 Image display device
60 Medal slot 61 Medal sensor
70 Bet switch
80 Start switch 90 to 92 1st to 3rd stop switch
100 medal storage tray 110 speaker
120 hopper unit
200 Game control device (game control means)
300 Main control means
310 Role lottery means 320 Reel stop control means
330 General game control means 340 Special game control means
350 Profit giving means 360 Signal sending means
400 Sub-control means
410 Signal receiving means
420 Graphic image fluctuation display means
421 Stop delay means 422 Image enlargement means
430 Production display means 440 Sound effect generation means (fourth embodiment)
500 Fourth display section 600 Image reel (fifth embodiment)
510 4th display

Claims (6)

A plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery, and at least three first to third rotating reels;
Driving means capable of individually rotating the first to third rotating reels;
A start switch for rotating the first to third rotating reels by the driving means on condition that a medal is inserted;
A first stop switch that corresponds to the first rotating reel and can stop only the rotation of the first rotating reel by stopping the driving of the driving means;
A second stop switch that corresponds to the second rotating reel and can stop only the rotation of the second rotating reel by stopping the driving of the driving means;
A third stop switch corresponding to the third rotating reel and capable of stopping only the rotation of the third rotating reel by stopping the driving of the driving means;
In a slot machine comprising game control means for individually proceeding to the game, connected to the drive means, the start switch and the first to third stop switches,
On the front of the slot machine,
Three first to third display portions that are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction, and on which a predetermined number of symbols on the rotating reel can face,
Two fourth to fifth display portions, which are located outside the first to third display portions and on which a predetermined number of symbols of the rotating reel can face, are arranged,
Below the first to third display parts,
The first to third stop switches are arranged,
One of the first to third display units includes
One of the first to third rotating reels is arranged,
In the fourth to fifth display parts,
Place the remaining two of the first to third rotating reels,
Among the first to third display units, the remaining two not arranged with the first to third rotating reels are:
Two first and second image reels, each connected to the game control means and capable of displaying the predetermined number of symbol images, are arranged,
The game control means includes
Role lottery means that can draw a role,
Based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the respective operations of the first to third stop switches, the first to third rotary reels corresponding to the operation are controlled to stop by controlling the driving of the driving means. Reel stop control means for
Based on the operation of the start switch, the variable display of the symbol images of the first and second image reels is started,
Based on the operation of a stop switch arranged on the lower side of the display unit facing the first image reel, the variable display of the symbol image of the first image reel is stopped and displayed.
A symbol image variation display means for stopping and displaying variable display of the symbol image of the second image reel based on an operation of a stop switch disposed below the display unit facing the second image reel;
In the symbol image fluctuation display means,
Compared with a rotating reel that stops based on the operation of each of the stop switches, a stop delay means is provided for delaying the stop display of the symbol images of the first and second image reels for a predetermined time. A slot machine characterized by A plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery, and at least three first to third rotating reels;
Driving means capable of individually rotating the first to third rotating reels;
A start switch for rotating the first to third rotating reels by the driving means on condition that a medal is inserted;
A first stop switch that corresponds to the first rotating reel and can stop only the rotation of the first rotating reel by stopping the driving of the driving means;
A second stop switch that corresponds to the second rotating reel and can stop only the rotation of the second rotating reel by stopping the driving of the driving means;
A third stop switch corresponding to the third rotating reel and capable of stopping only the rotation of the third rotating reel by stopping the driving of the driving means;
In a slot machine comprising game control means for individually proceeding to the game, connected to the drive means, the start switch and the first to third stop switches,
On the front of the slot machine,
Three first to third display portions that are adjacent to each other in the left-right direction, and on which a predetermined number of symbols on the rotating reel can face,
A fourth display unit located outside the first to third display units and capable of facing a predetermined number of symbols of the rotating reel; and
Below the first to third display parts,
The first to third stop switches are arranged,
Two of the first to third display units include
Two of the first to third rotating reels are arranged,
In the fourth display section,
Placing the remaining one of the first to third rotating reels;
Among the first to third display units, the remaining one where the first to third rotating reels are not arranged is
One image reel connected to each of the game control means and capable of displaying the predetermined number of symbol images;
The game control means includes
Role lottery means that can draw a role,
Based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the respective operations of the first to third stop switches, the first to third rotary reels corresponding to the operation are controlled to stop by controlling the driving of the driving means. Reel stop control means for
Based on the operation of the start switch, the variable display of the symbol image of the image reel is started,
In accordance with an operation of a stop switch disposed on the lower side of the display unit facing the image reel, a symbol image variation display means for stopping and displaying variable display of the symbol image of the image reel,
In the symbol image fluctuation display means,
Compared with a rotating reel that stops based on the operation of each stop switch, it comprises stop delay means for delaying the stop display of the symbol image on the image reel for a predetermined time. Slot machine to be. The slot machine according to claim 1,
Among the first to third display units, the type of symbol displayed on one rotating reel facing one,
A slot machine characterized in that the types of symbols displayed on the remaining two rotating reels respectively facing the fourth to fifth display portions are different. The slot machine according to claim 2,
Among the first to third display units, the types of symbols displayed on the two rotating reels facing two respectively,
A slot machine characterized in that the type of symbols displayed on the remaining one rotating reel facing the fourth display section is different. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
On the front of the display unit,
A slot machine displaying a plurality of stop lines for displaying a stop position of a symbol or a symbol image to be stopped and displayed on each display unit. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein
In the symbol image fluctuation display means,
A slot machine comprising image enlarging means for enlarging and displaying the symbol image of the image reel that is stopped and displayed so as to extend over a plurality of stop lines.

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