JP2009112411A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a peculiar performance using a sub reel different from a main reel by changing the way that a pattern displayed on the sub reel looks, relating to a slot machine. <P>SOLUTION: At least one of first and second sub reels (200, 210) has a moving body (400) provided with colored filters (401-406), and a moving body moving mechanism (410) for moving the moving body (400) between a using position at which the filters (401-406) are positioned between a main display window (20) and a pattern displayed on the sub reel facing the main display window (20) and a separated position at which the filters (401-406) are separated from the main display window (20). A game controller (500) is provided with a moving body movement control means (750) for moving the filters (401-406) from the separated position to the using position by the moving body moving mechanism (410). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and by changing the appearance of a symbol displayed on a sub-reel, a specific effect using a sub-reel different from a main reel can be performed.

Conventionally, a slot machine having three main reels and two sub reels is known (for example, see paragraph number “0017” of Patent Document 1 and FIG. 1).
The three main reels and the two sub-reels are alternately arranged so that the centers of the reels are on the same line (see, for example, paragraph number “0017” in Patent Document 1 and FIG. 1). ).
JP 2007-90002 (paragraph number “0017”, FIG. 1)

However, the conventional slot machine described above has a problem in that there is no difference in the appearance of symbols displayed on both the main reel and the sub reel.
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.

In other words, the invention according to claim 1 can perform a specific effect using a sub-reel different from the main reel by changing the appearance of the symbols displayed on the sub-reel. .
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the moving body having a filter for changing the appearance of the design of the sub reel is disposed on the front surface of the sub reel, and the moving body is moved based on the progress of the game. Thus, depending on the combination of the filter color and the symbol color displayed on the sub reel, the appearance of the symbol on the sub reel can be changed variously.
(Claim 2)
The invention according to claim 2 aims at the following points.

That is, the invention described in claim 2 uses a sub reel different from the main reel by changing the appearance of the symbols displayed on the sub reel, similarly to the object of the invention described in claim 1 above. It is designed to be able to perform the special effects that were present.
That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the number of sub-reels can be reduced to one as compared with the first aspect of the present invention.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.

That is, the invention according to claim 3 is configured such that one type of filter can be selected from a plurality of types of filters according to the progress of the game.
(Claim 4)
The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the colored portion colored in the same color as the filter is provided on the design displayed on the sub reel, the colored portion disappears when the filter is moved in front of the colored portion. It can be shown to the player as if it were.
(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.

In other words, the invention according to claim 5 is configured such that a state in which the design is as it is can be shown to the player by providing a cutout portion in the moving body for showing the design through.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following object.

That is, the invention according to claim 6 uses a sub-reel different from the main reel by changing the appearance of the symbols displayed on the sub-reel, similarly to the object of the invention according to claim 1 described above. It is designed to be able to perform the special effects that were present.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, by providing the upper and lower decorative frames that are movable in the vertical direction on the sub reel facing the main display window, the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the sub reels by the upper and lower decorative frames. Is emphasized so that it can be shown to the player.
(Claim 7)
The invention according to claim 7 has the following object.

That is, the invention according to claim 7 uses a sub-reel different from the main reel by changing the appearance of the symbols displayed on the sub-reel, similarly to the object of the invention according to claim 6 described above. It is designed to be able to perform the special effects that were present.
That is, according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the number of sub reels can be reduced to one as compared with the above-described sixth aspect of the present invention.
(Claim 8)
The invention described in claim 8 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 6 or claim 7.

That is, the invention described in claim 8 is configured such that the upper and lower decorative frames are added in the vertical direction and can be moved in the horizontal direction.
(Claim 9)
The invention described in claim 9 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 6-8.

  That is, in the invention described in claim 9, at least one of the upper and lower decorative frames can be made to emit light by the light emitting source.

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 main reels (100, 110, 120)
There are at least three first to third main reels (100, 110, 120), which are rotatably held around the main reel shaft (M), and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.
(2) Main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121)
The main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121) is capable of individually rotating the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120).

(3) Start switch (80)
The start switch (80) rotates the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) by the main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121) on condition that a medal (not shown) is inserted. belongs to.
(4) First to third stop switches (90 to 92)
The first to third stop switches (90 to 92) can individually stop the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) rotated by the main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121). is there.

(5) Game control device (500)
The game control device (500) is individually connected to a main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121), a start switch (80), and first to third stop switches (90 to 92) to play games. It is for progress.
Second, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS.

(6) First and second sub reels (200,210)
There are at least two first and second sub-reels (200, 210), which have a sub-reel shaft (S) arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft (M), and are rotatable around the sub-reel shaft (S). And a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.
(7) Sub-reel drive source (first and second sub-reel motors 201 and 211)
The sub-reel drive sources (first and second sub-reel motors 201 and 211) are connected to the game control device (500) and can rotate the first and second sub-reels (200 and 210) individually.

(8) Main display window (20)
Of the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) and the first and second sub reels (200, 210), three main display windows (20) can face.
(9) Sub display window (for example, first and second sub display windows 30, 40)
There are two sub display windows (for example, the first and second sub display windows 30, 40), and the remaining two of the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) and the first and second sub reels (200, 210) are provided. It is possible to face individually.

Third, on the lower side of the main display window (20), as shown in FIG. 3, for example, first to third stop switches (90 to 92) are provided for each reel facing the main display window (20). Let each face.
Fourthly, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) are arranged such that one main reel of the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) is connected to the main display window (20). The remaining two main reels are respectively exposed to two sub display windows (for example, the first and second sub display windows 30, 40).

Fifth, the first and second sub reels (200, 210) are respectively exposed to the main display window (20) as shown in FIG.
Sixth, at least one sub-reel of the first and second sub-reels (200, 210) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS.
(10) Mobile body (400)
The moving body (400) has colored filters (401 to 406).

(11) Moving body moving mechanism (410)
The moving body moving mechanism (410) includes a use position in which the filter (401 to 406) is positioned between the main display window (20) and the symbol displayed on the sub reel facing the main display window (20), and This is for moving the moving body (400) between the filter (401 to 406) and the separated position separated from the main display window (20).

Seventh, the game control device (500) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(12) Moving body movement control means (750)
The moving body movement control means (750) is for moving the filters (401 to 406) from the separated position to the use position by the moving body moving mechanism (410).
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points.

First, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example.
(1) First to third main reels (130, 140, 150)
There are at least three first to third main reels (130, 140, 150), which are rotatably held around the main reel shaft (M), and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.

(2) Main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 131, 141, 151)
The main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 131, 141, 151) is capable of individually rotating the first to third main reels (130, 140, 150).
(3) Start switch (80)
The start switch (80) is for rotating the first to third main reels (130, 140, 150) by the main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 131, 141, 151) on condition that a medal is inserted.

(4) First to third stop switches (90 to 92)
The first to third stop switches (90 to 92) can individually stop the first to third main reels (130, 140, 150) rotated by the main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 131, 141, 151). is there.
(5) Game control device (500)
The game control device (500) is individually connected to a main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 131, 141, 151), a start switch (80), and first to third stop switches (90 to 92) to play games. It is for progress.

Second, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example.
(6) Sub reel (240)
There is one sub reel (240), which has a sub reel shaft (S) arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft (M), and is rotatably held around the sub reel shaft (S). A plurality of types of symbols are displayed.

(7) Sub reel drive source (for example, sub reel motor 241)
The sub reel drive source (for example, the sub reel motor 241) is connected to the game control device (500) and can rotate the sub reel (240).
(8) Main display window (20)
The main display window (20) can be viewed by three of the first to third main reels (130, 140, 150) and the sub reels (240).

(9) Sub display window (430)
There is one sub display window (430), and the remaining one of the first to third main reels (130, 140, 150) and the sub reel (430) can face.
Third, on the lower side of the main display window (20), as shown in FIG. 8, first to third stop switches (90 to 92) are provided for each reel facing the main display window (20). I will.

Fourth, as shown in FIG. 8, the first to third main reels (130, 140, 150) have two main reels out of the first to third main reels (130, 140, 150) in the main display window (20). Let the remaining one main reel face each of the sub display windows (430).
Fifth, the sub reel (240) faces the main display window (430) as shown in FIG.
Sixth, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the sub reel (240) has the following configuration.

(10) Mobile body (400)
The moving body (400) has colored filters (401 to 406).
(11) Moving body moving mechanism (410)
The moving body moving mechanism (410) uses the filter (401 to 406) between the main display window (20) and the symbol displayed on the sub reel (240) facing the main display window (20). And the moving body (400) between the filter (401 to 406) and the separation position where the filter (401 to 406) is separated from the main display window (20).

Seventh, the game control device (500) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(12) Moving body movement control means (750)
The moving body movement control means (750) is for moving the filters (401 to 406) from the separated position to the use position by the moving body moving mechanism (410).
(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 or claim 2 described above.

First, the moving body (400) has a plurality of types of filters (401 to 406) as shown in FIG. 1, for example.
Second, the mobile body movement control means (750) selects one type of filter (401 to 406) from among a plurality of types of filters (401 to 406) according to the progress of the game, 401 to 406) are moved from the remote position to the use position.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1-3.

First, the filters (401 to 406) are colored in a predetermined color (not shown).
Secondly, the symbol viewed through the filter (401 to 406) has a colored portion colored in the same color as the filter (401 to 406), for example, as shown in FIG.
(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, the moving body (400) is provided with a notch (420) for showing the design through, for example, as shown in FIG.
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 is characterized by the following points.
First, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 10 and 14, for example.

(1) First to third main reels (100, 110, 120)
There are at least three first to third main reels (100, 110, 120), which are rotatably held around the main reel shaft (M), and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.
(2) Main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121)
The main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121) is capable of individually rotating the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120).

(3) Start switch (80)
The start switch (80) is for rotating the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) by the main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121) on condition that a medal is inserted.
(4) First to third stop switches (90 to 92)
The first to third stop switches (90 to 92) can individually stop the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) rotated by the main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121). is there.

(5) Game control device (500)
The game control device (500) is individually connected to a main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121), a start switch (80), and first to third stop switches (90 to 92) to play games. It is for progress.
Second, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 10 and 14, for example.

(6) First and second sub reels (200,210)
There are at least two first and second sub-reels (200, 210), which have a sub-reel shaft (S) arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft (M), and are rotatable around the sub-reel shaft (S). And a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.
(7) Sub-reel drive source (first and second sub-reel motors 201 and 211)
The sub-reel drive sources (first and second sub-reel motors 201 and 211) are connected to the game control device (500) and can rotate the first and second sub-reels (200 and 210) individually.

(8) Main display window (20)
Of the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) and the first and second sub reels (200, 210), three main display windows (20) can face.
(9) Sub display window (for example, first and second sub display windows 30, 40)
There are two sub display windows (for example, the first and second sub display windows 30, 40), and the remaining two of the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) and the first and second sub reels (200, 210) are provided. It is possible to face individually.

Third, on the lower side of the main display window (20), as shown in FIG. 8, for example, first to third stop switches (90 to 92) are provided for each reel facing the main display window (20). Let each face.
Fourth, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) include one main reel out of the first to third main reels (100, 110, 120) as a main display window (20). The remaining two main reels are respectively exposed to two sub display windows (for example, the first and second sub display windows 30, 40).

Fifth, the first and second sub reels (200, 210) are respectively exposed to the main display window (20) as shown in FIG.
Sixth, at least one sub-reel of the first and second sub-reels (200, 210) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 10 and 14, for example.
(10) Upper decorative frame (800)
The upper decorative frame (800) can be moved from the outside of the upper decorative frame (800) main display window (20) to the inside, and above the symbol displayed on one sub-reel facing the main display window (20). It can be moved to.

(11) Lower decorative frame (810)
The lower decorative frame (810) can be moved from the outside of the main display window (20) to the inside, moves to the lower side of the design, and faces the upper decorative frame (800) up and down across the design. .
(12) Decoration frame moving mechanism (820)
The decoration frame moving mechanism (820) includes an upper decoration frame (800) and an upper decoration frame (800) and a retreat position (see, for example, FIG. 10) where the upper decoration frame (810) and the lower decoration frame (810) are located outside the main display window (20). And the lower decorative frame (810) are individually moved toward the inside of the main display window (20), and the upper decorative frame (800) and the lower decorative frame (810) are vertically opposed to each other across the design. (For example, refer to FIG. 11), the upper decorative frame (800) and the lower decorative frame (810) are individually moved.

Seventh, the game control device (500) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(13) Decoration frame movement control means (900)
The decorative frame movement control means (900) is for moving the upper decorative frame (800) and the lower decorative frame (810) from the retracted position to the decorative position by the decorative frame moving mechanism (820).
(Claim 7)
The invention described in claim 7 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 main reels (160,170,180)
There are at least three first to third main reels (160, 170, 180), which are rotatably held around the main reel shaft (M), and a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.

(2) Main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 161, 171, 181)
The main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 161, 171, 181) is capable of individually rotating the first to third main reels (160, 170, 180).
(3) Start switch (80)
The start switch (80) is for rotating the first to third main reels (160, 170, 180) by the main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 161, 171, 181) on condition that a medal is inserted.

(4) First to third stop switches (90 to 92)
The first to third stop switches (90 to 92) can individually stop the first to third main reels (160, 170, 180) rotated by the main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 161, 171, 181). is there.
(5) Game control device (500)
The game control device (500) is individually connected to a main reel drive source (first to third main reel motors 161, 171, 181), a start switch (80) and first to third stop switches (90 to 92) to play games. It is for progress.

Second, the slot machine (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS.
(6) Sub reel (250)
There is one sub reel (250), which has a sub reel shaft (S) arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft (M), and is rotatably held around the sub reel shaft (S). A plurality of types of symbols are displayed.

(7) Sub reel drive source (sub reel motor 251)
The sub reel drive source (sub reel motor 251) is connected to the game control device (500) and can rotate the sub reel (250).
(8) Main display window (20)
Of the first to third main reels (160, 170, 180) and the sub reels (250), the main display window (20) can face three.

(9) Sub display window (440)
There is one sub display window (440), and the remaining one of the first to third main reels (160, 170, 180) and the sub reel (250) can face.
Thirdly, on the lower side of the main display window (20), as shown in FIG. 16, for example, first to third stop switches (90 to 92) are provided for each reel facing the main display window (20). Let each face.

Fourth, as shown in FIG. 16, for example, the first to third main reels (160, 170, 180) include two main reels out of the first to third main reels (160, 170, 180). The remaining one main reel faces the sub display window (440).
Fifth, the sub reel (250) faces the main display window (20) as shown in FIG. 16, for example.

Sixth, the sub-reel (250) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(10) Upper decorative frame (800)
The upper decorative frame (800) is movable from the outside of the main display window (20) to the inside, and is movable above the symbol displayed on the sub reel (250) facing the main display window (20). is there.
(11) Lower decorative frame (810)
The lower decorative frame (810) can be moved from the outside of the main display window (20) to the inside, moves to the lower side of the design, and faces the upper decorative frame (800) up and down across the design. .

(12) Decoration frame moving mechanism (820)
The decorative frame moving mechanism (820) includes a retracted position where the upper decorative frame (800) and the lower decorative frame (810) are located outside the main display window (20), and the upper decorative frame (800) and the lower decorative frame (810). ) Are individually moved toward the interior of the main display window (20), and the upper decorative frame is positioned at the decorative position where the upper decorative frame (800) and the lower decorative frame (810) are vertically opposed to each other with the design interposed therebetween. (800) and the lower decorative frame (810) are individually moved.

Seventh, the game control device (500) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(13) Decoration frame movement control means (900)
The decorative frame movement control means (900) is for moving the upper decorative frame (800) and the lower decorative frame (810) from the retracted position to the decorative position by the decorative frame moving mechanism (820).
(Claim 8)
The invention described in claim 8 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 6 or 7.

That is, the decoration frame moving mechanism (820) can move the upper decoration frame (800) and the lower decoration frame (810) in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 13, for example.
(Claim 9)
The invention described in claim 9 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 6-8.

First, at least one of the upper decorative frame (800) and the lower decorative frame (810) incorporates a decorative frame light source (830), for example, as shown in FIG.
Secondly, the game control device (500) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Decoration frame light emission control means (910)
The decorative frame light emission control means (910) is for causing the decorative frame light source (830) to emit light.

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 present invention, by changing the appearance of the symbols displayed on the sub reels, it is possible to perform a specific effect using a sub reel different from the main reel.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the moving body having a filter for changing the appearance of the design of the sub reel is disposed on the front surface of the sub reel, and the moving body is moved based on the progress of the game. Thus, depending on the combination of the filter color and the symbol color displayed on the sub reel, the appearance of the symbol on the sub reel can be changed variously.
(Claim 2)
According to invention of Claim 2, there exist the following effects.

That is, according to the second aspect of the invention, similarly to the effect of the first aspect of the invention described above, the appearance of the symbols displayed on the sub reels is changed to change the sub reels different from the main reel. It is possible to produce a specific performance using
That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the number of sub-reels can be reduced to one as compared with the first aspect of the present invention.
(Claim 3)
According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, one type of filter can be selected from a plurality of types of filters according to the progress of the game.
(Claim 4)
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1-3, the following effect is provided.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, when the colored portion colored in the same color as the filter is provided on the design displayed on the sub reel, the colored portion is displayed when the filter is moved in front of the colored portion. Can be shown to the player as if the disappeared.
(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 show the player the state of the design as it is by providing the moving body with the cutout portion for showing the design through.
(Claim 6)
According to invention of Claim 6, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, as with the effect of the invention described in claim 1 described above, the appearance of the symbols displayed on the sub reel is changed to change the sub reel different from the main reel. It is possible to produce a specific performance using

That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, by providing the upper and lower decorative frames that are movable in the vertical direction on the sub reel facing the main display window, the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the sub reels by the upper and lower decorative frames. Can be shown to the player.
(Claim 7)
According to invention of Claim 7, there exist the following effects.

That is, according to the seventh aspect of the invention, as with the effect of the sixth aspect of the invention described above, the appearance of the symbols displayed on the sub reels is changed to change the sub reels different from the main reel. It is possible to produce a specific performance using
That is, according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the number of sub reels can be reduced to one as compared with the above-described sixth aspect of the present invention.
(Claim 8)
According to the invention described in claim 8, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 6 or 7, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 8, the upper and lower decorative frames can be moved in the left-right direction in addition to the up-down direction.
(Claim 9)
According to invention of Claim 9, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of Claims 6-8, there exist the following effects.

  That is, according to the invention described in claim 9, at least one of the upper and lower decorative frames can be caused to emit light by the light emission source.

(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 6 each show an example of the first embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a schematic front view for explaining the main / sub display window, 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. FIG. 5 to FIG. 6 are schematic front views for explaining the operation of the moving body.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the second embodiment of the present invention, which shows a schematic front view for explaining the main / sub display window.
8 and 9 respectively show an example of the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic front view for explaining the main / sub display window, and FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine.

10 to 14 respectively show an example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a schematic front view for explaining the main and sub display windows, FIGS. 11 to 13 are schematic front views for explaining the operation of the upper and lower decorative frames, and FIG. 14 is for explaining the operation of the slot machine. A schematic block diagram is shown respectively.
15 and 16 show examples of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, respectively.

FIG. 15 is a schematic front view for explaining the main / sub display window, and FIG. 16 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine.
(Slot machine 10)
In FIG. 3, 10 indicates a slot machine.
As will be described later, one main display window 20 and two first and second sub display windows 30 and 40 are provided at the center of the height of the slot machine 10 as shown in FIGS. ing.

As will be described later, the main display window 20 and the first and second sub display windows 30 and 40 have three first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120 and two first and second sub-display windows 30 and 40, respectively. Second sub reels 200 and 210 are provided.
In the center above the main display window 20, an image display device 50 is provided as shown in FIG.
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.
Below the main display window 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 the rotation of the first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120. 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, the three first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 start to rotate simultaneously. At this time, as will be described later, the two first and second sub reels 200 and 210 also start to rotate simultaneously.

On the right side of the start switch 80, at least three, for example, three first to third stop switches 90 to 92 are provided.
The three stop switches 90 to 92 can individually stop the rotation of the first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120. At this time, although described later, the two first and second sub reels 200 and 210 also stop rotating based on the operation of the corresponding first to third stop switches 90 to 92.

In addition, although 3 was illustrated as the number of stop switches 90-92, it is not limited to this, You may provide 4 or more.
A medal storage tray 300 is provided below the three stop switches 90 to 92.
In the medal storage tray 300, medals paid out from a hopper unit 320 in FIG.

One speaker 310 is arranged on the right side of the medal storage tray 300. The speaker 310 generates various sound effects.
(Main display window 20)
As shown in FIG. 1, the main display window 20 can face three of the first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 and the first and second sub reels 200, 210.
(First and second sub display windows 30, 40)
As shown in FIG. 1, there are two first and second sub display windows 30 and 40, and the remaining two of the first to third main reels 100, 110 and 120 and the first and second sub reels 200 and 210 face each other individually. Is possible.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, two first and second sub display windows 30 and 40 are arranged side by side on one side of the left and right sides of the main display window 20, for example, on the right side.
Although the two first and second sub display windows 30 and 40 are arranged side by side on the right side of the main display window 20, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, one may be arranged on each of the left and right sides of the main display window 20.
(First to third main reels 100, 110, 120)
As shown in FIG. 1, there are at least three first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120, which are rotatably held around the main reel shaft M, and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.

The number of the first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 is three, but is not limited to this, and may be four or more.
As shown in FIG. 2, the first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120 include, for example, three first to third main reel motors 101, 111, and 121 as main reel drive sources.
As will be described later, the first to third main reel motors 101, 111, and 121 are connected to the game control device 500 and can rotate the first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120 individually.

Although the three first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121 are illustrated as the main reel driving source, the present invention is not limited to this, and the three first to third main reels are used by using one motor. You may rotate 100,110,120.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 are arranged so that one main reel, for example, the first main reel 100, for example, the first main reel 100 faces the main display window 20. Then, the remaining two main reels, for example, the second and third main reels 110 and 120 are made to face the two first and second sub display windows 30 and 40, respectively.

That is, the second main reel 110 faces the first sub display window 30 and the third main reel 120 faces the second sub display window 40.
Although the first main reel 100 is exposed to the main display window 20, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of the second and third main reels 110 and 120 may be exposed. In addition, the second main reel 110 faces the first sub display window 30, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the third main reel 120 may face. Furthermore, the third main reel 120 is exposed to the second sub display window 40, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second main reel 110 may be allowed to face.
(First and second sub reels 200 and 210)
As shown in FIG. 1, the first and second sub-reels 200 and 210 have at least two sub-reel shafts S arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft M, and are rotatable around the sub-reel shaft S. It is held and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first and second sub reels 200 and 210 include, for example, two first and second sub reel motors 201 and 211 as sub reel drive sources.
As will be described later, the first and second sub-reel motors 201 and 211 are connected to the game control device 500 and can rotate the first and second sub-reels 200 and 210 individually.
Although the two first and second sub-reel motors 201 and 211 are illustrated as the sub-reel driving sources, the present invention is not limited to this, and the two first and second sub-reels 200 and 210 are rotated using one motor. You may let them.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the first and second sub reels 200 and 210 face the center of the main display window 20 and the right side thereof.
On the other hand, at least one sub reel of the first and second sub reels 200 and 210, for example, the second sub reel 210, includes the following parts as shown in FIGS.
The following (1) to (2) will be described later.

(1) Mobile object 400
(2) Moving body moving mechanism 410
The parts of the second sub reel 210 are not limited to the above (1) to (2).
(Moving object 400)
As shown in FIG. 1, the moving body 400 has a plurality of types and six types of filters 401 to 406 colored in different colors.

In addition, although 6 types were illustrated as a kind of filter 401-406, it is not limited to this, It is good also as 1 type, 2-5 types, or 7 types or more.
The moving body 400 is formed in a disk shape, and is supported so as to be rotatable about the center thereof. Around the moving body 400, a total of six filters 401 to 406 are arranged at equal intervals.
Each filter 401 to 406 is formed in a circular shape, and its diameter is set to be slightly larger than the outer shape of the symbols 220 and 230 (see FIG. 4) displayed on the second sub reel 210.

The colors of the six types of filters 401 to 406 are as follows.
(1) First filter 401 (transparent)
(2) Second filter 402 (red)
(3) Third filter 403 (blue)
(4) Fourth filter 404 (green)
(5) Fifth filter 405 (yellow)
(6) Sixth filter 406 (white)
The colors of the filters 401 to 406 are not limited to the above (1) to (6).

On the other hand, the symbols viewed through the filters 401 to 406, that is, the symbols 220 and 230 displayed on the second sub-reel 210 have colored portions colored in the same color as the filters 401 to 406, as shown in FIG.
That is, the structure and color of the symbols 220 and 230 are as follows.
The structure and color of the symbols 220 and 230 are not limited to the following (7) and (8).

(7) Pattern 1 220
The first symbol 220 is located on the left side of the second sub reel 210 in FIG. 4 and displays the number “7”. The first symbol 220 is colored in the same color as the blue third filter 403 and corresponds to the so-called “blue 7”.
When the blue third filter 403 is positioned on the first symbol 220 of the same color, the first symbol 220 of “blue 7” becomes invisible as shown in FIG.

(8) Figure 2 230
The second symbol 230 is located on the right side of the second sub reel 210 in FIG. 4 and displays the number “7”. The second symbol 230 is colored in the same color as the red second filter 402 and corresponds to the so-called “red 7”.
When the second red filter 402 is positioned on the second symbol 230 of the same color, as shown in FIG. 5, the second symbol 230 that is “red 7” appears to disappear and the first symbol that is “blue 7” appears. Only 220 is visible.

On the other hand, when the blue third filter 403 is positioned on the first symbol 220 and the second symbol 230, as shown in FIG. Only the second symbol 230 which is “Red 7” is visible.
(Moving body moving mechanism 410)
The moving body moving mechanism 410 includes a use position in which the filters 401 to 406 are positioned between the main display window 20 and the symbols displayed on the second sub reel 210 facing the main display window 20, and the filters 401 to 406 This is for moving the moving body 400 between the separated position separated from the main display window 20.

Specifically, the moving body moving mechanism 410 is constituted by a motor that rotates a rotation shaft at the center of the disk-shaped moving body 400, and as shown in FIG. Connected to the output stage.
(Game control device 500)
Next, the game control device 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

The game control device 500 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 500 was illustrated as a game control means, it is not limited to this.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 500 includes the following two means when roughly classified.

The following means (1) to (2) will be described later.
(1) Main control means 600
(2) Sub-control means 700
Note that the means of the game control device 500 is not limited to the above (1) to (2).
(Main control means 600)
Next, the main control means 600 will be described with reference to FIG.

The main control means 600 is for controlling the progress of the game.
Specifically, the main control means 600 is a computer, which is not shown in the figure, and is composed mainly of 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 600 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 610
(2) Main reel control means 620
(3) General game control means 630
(4) Special game control means 640
(5) Profit grant means 650
(6) Signal transmission means 660
The means of the main control means 600 is not limited to the above (1) to (6).
(Input stage of main control means 600)
Next, the input stage of the main control means 600 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 600, respectively.
The parts connected to the input stage of the main control means 600 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) First to third stop switches 90 to 92
(Output stage of main control means 600)
Next, the output stage of the main control means 600 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 600, respectively.
The parts connected to the output stage of the main control means 600 are not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) First to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121
(2) Hopper unit 320
The hopper unit 320 is provided inside the slot machine 10.

The hopper unit 320 is for paying out a predetermined number of medals to the player when the stop symbols of the first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 match a preset symbol combination.
(3) Sub-control means 700
(Sub-control means 700)
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-control unit 700 is connected to the main control unit 600 and controls various effects based on signals transmitted from the main control unit 600 in one direction, such as commands and data. belongs to.

Specifically, the sub-control means 700 is a computer, which is not shown, but 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.
Note that the number of CPUs in the sub-control unit 700 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 700 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 (5) will be described later.
(1) Signal receiving means 710
(2) Sub reel control means 720
(3) Image control means 730
(4) Sound effect generating means 740
(5) Moving body movement control means 750
The means of the sub-control means 700 is not limited to the above (1) to (5).
(Input stage of sub-control means 700)
Next, the input stage of the sub-control means 700 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 700.
(1) Main control means 600
The parts connected to the input stage of the sub-control means 700 are not limited to the above (1).
(Output stage of sub-control means 700)
Next, the output stage of the sub-control means 700 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 700, respectively.
(1) First and second sub reel motors 201 and 211
(2) Image display device 50
(3) Speaker 310
(4) Moving body moving mechanism 410
The parts connected to the output stage of the sub-control means 700 are not limited to the above (1) to (4).
(Role lottery means 610)
The role lottery means 610 determines whether a winning combination is a 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, and the winning lottery means 610 can perform so-called group lottery.
(3) Small role (4) Replay (Replay)
(5) Bonus The type of the 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 role 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 shifting from a general game to BB, which is a special game by special game control means 640 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.
It is a role for making a transition from a general game to an MB, which is a special game by special game control means 640 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.
(Main reel control means 620)
Based on the operation of the start switch 80, the main reel control means 620 drives the three main reel motors 101, 111, 121, which are main reel drive sources, to start the rotation of the three first to third main reels 100, 110, 120, The first main reel 100 corresponding to the first stop switch 90 is individually stopped based on the operation of the first stop switch 90, and the second stop switch 91 corresponds to the operation based on the operation of the second stop switch 91. The second main reel 110 is individually stopped, and the third main reel 120 corresponding to the third stop switch 92 is individually stopped based on the operation of the third stop switch 92.

Specifically, the main reel control means 620 determines the first to third stop switches 90 based on the game result determined by the lottery by the role lottery means 610 and the operation of the first to third stop switches 90 to 92. This is to perform stop control of the first to third reel motors 101, 111, 121 corresponding to .about.92.
(General game control means 630)
The general game control means 630 is for causing a general game to be performed.
(Special game control means 640)
The special game control means 640 is a player from a general game triggered by the winning of a specific combination (for example, BB transition combination) set in advance from the combination won by the combination lottery means 610 (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 means 650)
The profit granting means 650 is a combination of symbols of the first main reel 100 stopped and displayed on the main display window 20, and the second and third main reels 110 and 120 stopped and displayed on the first and second sub-display windows 30 and 40, respectively. Is for paying out a predetermined number of medals when it matches a predetermined combination of symbols.

To pay out medals, the hopper unit 320 may be driven to actually pay out medals, or the number of credit medals may be increased.
(Signal transmission means 660)
The signal transmission means 660 is for transmitting game information, which is a signal such as a command or data, to the sub-control means 700, for example.
(Signal receiving means 710)
The signal receiving means 710 of the sub control means 700 is for receiving the signal transmitted from the signal transmitting means 660 of the main control means 600.
(Sub reel control means 720)
Based on the operation of the start switch 80, the sub reel control means 720 drives the sub reel motors 201 and 211, which are sub reel drive sources, to start the rotation of the first and second sub reels 200 and 210, and below each of the first to second sub reels 200 and 210. The first and second sub reels 200 and 210 positioned immediately above the second and third stop switches 91 and 92 are individually stopped based on the operations of the second and third stop switches 91 and 92 respectively positioned on the side. Is for.

Specifically, based on the operation of the second stop switch 91, the first sub reel 210 located immediately above the second stop switch 91 stops. Based on the operation of the third stop switch 92, the second sub reel 210 located immediately above the third stop switch 92 stops.
Further, the sub reel control means 720 is configured to stop the first and second sub reels 200 and 210 later than the first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120.
(Image control means 730)
The image control means 730 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 710.
(Sound effect generating means 740)
The sound effect generating means 740 is for outputting various sound effects from the speaker 310 based on the signal received by the signal receiving means 710.
(Moving object movement control means 750)
The moving body movement control means 750 is for moving the filters 401 to 406 from the separated position to the use position by the moving body moving mechanism 410.

Specifically, the mobile body movement control means 750 selects one type of filter 401 to 406 from among a plurality of types of filters 401 to 406 according to the progress of the game, and moves the filters 401 to 406 to the remote positions. To move to the use position.
(Description of the game)
Next, a game by the slot machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described.

First, when the start switch 80 is operated on condition that a medal is inserted, the driving of the first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121 is started, and the rotation of the three first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 is started.
The first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121 are driven by the main reel control means 620 of the main control means 600 of FIG.

At the same time, the start signal of the start switch 80 is transmitted to the signal receiving means 710 of the sub-control means 700 via the signal transmission means 660 of the main control means 600 of FIG.
For this reason, the sub reel control means 720 of the sub control means 700 in FIG. 2 starts driving the sub reel motors 201 and 211, and the two first and second sub reels 200 and 210 are started to rotate.
As a result, a total of five rotations of the three first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 and the two first and second sub reels 200, 210 start.

In the present embodiment, the first and second sub reels 200 and 210 are rotated simultaneously with the first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first and second sub reels 200 and 210 are rotated with a delay. May be. Further, although the two first and second sub reels 200 and 210 are started simultaneously, the rotation may be started in order with a time difference.
Next, when any one of the three first to third stop switches 90 to 92 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120 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 main reel 100 located immediately above stops.
That is, the main reel control means 620 of the main control means 600 in FIG. 2 stops driving the first main reel motor 101 corresponding to the first main reel 100, so that the rotation of the first main reel 100 is stopped. .

Next, when the second stop switch 91 located at the center of FIG. 1 is operated, the rotation of the second main reel 110 facing the first sub display window 30 is stopped.
That is, the main reel control means 620 of the main control means 600 of FIG. 2 stops driving the second reel motor 111 corresponding to the second main reel 110, so that the rotation of the second main reel 110 is stopped.

At the same time, the second stop signal of the second stop switch 91 is transmitted to the signal receiving means 710 of the sub-control means 700 via the signal transmission means 660 of the main control means 600 of FIG.
For this reason, the sub reel control means 720 of the sub control means 700 in FIG. 2 stops the driving of the first sub reel motor 201 corresponding to the first sub reel 200 located immediately above the second stop switch 91 at the center. The rotation of the first sub reel 200 is stopped.

At this time, the sub reel control means 720 stops the first sub reel 200 with a delay.
For this reason, when the center second stop switch 91 is operated, the second main reel 110 facing the first sub display window 30 is stopped, and after that, a little later, it is located immediately above the center second stop switch 91, The first sub reel 200 facing the main display window 20 stops.
Finally, when the third stop switch 92 located on the right side in FIG. 1 is operated, the rotation of the third main reel 120 facing the second sub display window 40 is stopped.

That is, the main reel control means 620 of the main control means 600 of FIG. 2 stops the driving of the third reel motor 121 corresponding to the third main reel 120, so that the rotation of the third main reel 120 is stopped.
At the same time, the third stop signal of the third stop switch 92 is transmitted to the signal receiving means 710 of the sub-control means 700 via the signal transmission means 660 of the main control means 600 of FIG.

Therefore, the sub reel control means 720 of the sub control means 700 in FIG. 2 stops the driving of the second sub reel motor 221 corresponding to the second sub reel 210 located immediately above the right third stop switch 92, The rotation of the second sub reel 210 stops.
At this time, the sub reel control means 720 stops the second sub reel 210 with a delay.
Therefore, when the third stop switch 92 on the right side is operated, the third main reel 120 facing the second sub display window 40 is stopped, and thereafter, the main display window 20 is positioned immediately above the third stop switch 92 on the right side. The second sub-reel 210 that faces is stopped after a little delay.

On the other hand, immediately before the second sub reel 210 stops, the moving body movement control means 750 of the sub control means 700 of FIG. One type of filter 401 to 406 is selected from 406, and the filter 401 to 406 is moved from the separation position to the use position.
For example, it is assumed that the red second filter 402 is selected by the moving body movement control means 750 with the transparent first filter 401 stopped at the middle stage of the main display window 20 as shown in FIG. To do.

The moving body movement control means 750 drives the moving body moving mechanism 410 to rotate the disk-shaped moving body 400 by “60 degrees”.
When the moving body 400 rotates “60 degrees”, the red second filter 402 stops at the middle stage of the main display window 20 as shown in FIG.
At this time, when the first symbol 220 and the second symbol 230 of the second sub-reel 210 are stopped at the middle stage as shown in FIG. 5, the red second filter 402 and the first symbol 220 and the second symbol 230 are moved back and forth. Overlap.

Since the second red filter 402 is located on the second symbol 230 of the same color, the second symbol 230 that is “red 7” appears to disappear and the first symbol that is “blue 7”, as shown in FIG. Only 220 is visible.
The moving body 400 is rotated immediately before the second sub reel 210 stops. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving body 400 is also rotated during the rotation of the second sub reel 210. The moving body 400 may be stopped immediately before, simultaneously with, or immediately after the stop, or after the second sub reel 210 is stopped, the rotation of the moving body 400 may be started and then stopped.

On the other hand, it is assumed that the blue third filter 402 is selected by the moving body movement control means 750.
The moving body movement control means 750 drives the moving body moving mechanism 410 to rotate the disk-shaped moving body 400 by “120 degrees”.
When the moving body 400 rotates “120 degrees”, the blue third filter 403 stops at the middle stage of the main display window 20 as shown in FIG.

At this time, when the first symbol 220 and the second symbol 230 of the second sub-reel 210 are stopped at the middle stage as shown in FIG. 6, the blue third filter 403 and the first symbol 220 and the second symbol 230 are moved back and forth. Overlap.
Since the blue third filter 403 is located on the first symbol 220 and the second symbol 230, as shown in FIG. 6, the first symbol 220, which is “blue 7” of the same color, appears to disappear and “red 7”. Only the second symbol 230 is visible.

As a result, when all the three first to third stop switches 90 to 92 are operated, a total of five rotations of the three first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 and the two first and second sub reels 200, 210 are performed. Stop all.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, an example of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The feature of this embodiment is that a concave notch 420 is provided in the moving body 400 as shown in FIG.
That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the moving body 400 is provided with “U-shaped” or “V-shaped” cutout portions 420 penetrating the front and back surfaces in order to make the design transparent.
In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS.

According to the present embodiment, the symbols can be directly shown to the player without passing through the filters 401-405.
(Third embodiment)
Next, an example of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
The feature of this embodiment is that the number of sub display windows 430 is reduced from two to one as shown in FIG.

As a result, according to the present embodiment, the number of sub reels 240 and sub reel motors 241 that are sub reel driving sources can be reduced from two to one.
In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS.
(First to third main reels 130,140,150)
Of the first to third main reels 130, 140, and 150, two main reels face each other, and the remaining one main reel faces the sub display window 430 as shown in FIG. 8.

Specifically, the first main reel 130 is on the left side of the main display window 20 in FIG. 8, the second main reel 130 is in the center of the main display window 20, and the third main reel 150 is in the sub display window 430. Each is facing.
Further, the first to third main reel motors 131, 141, 151 which are main reel drive sources are connected to the output stage of the main control means 600 as shown in FIG.
(Sub reel 240)
As shown in FIG. 8, the sub reel 240 faces the main display window 20.

Specifically, the sub reel 240 faces the right side of the main display window 20 as viewed in FIG.
A sub reel motor 241 as a sub reel drive source is connected to the output stage of the sub control means 700 as shown in FIG.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, an example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The first feature of the present embodiment is that a movable upper decoration is used as shown in FIG. 10 instead of the moving body 400 used in the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. This is a point using a frame 800 and a lower decorative frame 810.
The second feature of the present embodiment is that the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 can emit light as shown in FIG.

Specifically, at least one sub-reel of the first and second sub-reels 200 and 210, for example, the first sub-reel 200 includes the following parts as shown in FIGS.
The following (1) to (3) will be described later.
(1) Upper decorative frame 800
(2) Lower decorative frame 810
(3) Decoration frame moving mechanism 820
The parts of the first sub reel 200 are not limited to the above (1) to (3).

Further, the sub-control means 700 of the game control device 500 includes the following means as shown in FIG.
The following (4) to (5) will be described later.
(4) Decoration frame movement control means 900
(5) Decoration frame light emission control means 910
Note that the means of the sub-control means 700 is not limited to the above (4) to (5).

In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS.
(Upper frame 800, Lower frame 810)
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the upper decorative frame 800 can be moved from the outside of the upper decorative frame 800 main display window 20 to the inside, and is displayed on one first sub reel 200 facing the main display window 20. It is possible to move above the displayed symbol.

The lower decorative frame 810 can be moved from the outside of the main display window 20 to the inside, moves below the design, and vertically faces the upper decorative frame 800 with the design interposed therebetween.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 are formed in a “U” shape of a katakana facing up and down across the design. The upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 are supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and are also supported so as to be movable in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. ing. Further, although not shown, the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 can be moved in an oblique direction by combining the vertical movement and the horizontal movement.

In addition, as the shape of the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810, the “K” shape of Katakana is illustrated, but the shape is not limited thereto.
As shown in FIG. 12, a decoration frame light source 830 is incorporated in at least one of the upper decoration frame 800 and the lower decoration frame 810, for example, the upper decoration frame 800 and the lower decoration frame 810.
For example, an LED or the like is used for the decorative frame light source 830, and the characters “chance” are displayed on the front surface. The letters “chance” are not visible when the decorative frame light source 830 is turned off as shown in FIG. 10, but are only seen when the decoration frame light source 830 is turned on as shown in FIG.

In addition, although LED was illustrated as the decoration frame light source 830, it is not limited to this, You may utilize a light bulb, a liquid crystal with a backlight, etc. Further, the characters “chance” are displayed on the front surface of the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a picture, pattern, symbol, or the like may be displayed.
(Decorative frame moving mechanism 820)
The decorative frame moving mechanism 820 includes a retracted position (see FIG. 10) in which the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 are positioned outside the main display window 20, and the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 on the main display window 20. The upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 are moved to the interior position, and the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 are vertically opposed to each other across the design. It is for moving individually.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the decoration frame moving mechanism 820 can move the upper decoration frame 800 and the lower decoration frame 810 in the left-right direction.
(Decoration frame movement control means 900)
The decorative frame movement control means 900 is for moving the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 from the retracted position (see FIG. 10) to the decorative position (see FIG. 11) by the decorative frame moving mechanism 820.
(Decorative frame light emission control means 910)
The decorative frame light emission control means 910 is for causing the decorative frame light source 830 to emit light.
(Description of the game)
Next, a game by the slot machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described.

First, when the start switch 80 is operated on condition that a medal is inserted, the driving of the first to third main reel motors 101, 111, 121 is started, and the rotation of the three first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 is started.
At the same time, the rotation of the two first and second sub reels 200 and 210 is started.
As a result, a total of five rotations of the three first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 and the two first and second sub reels 200, 210 start.

In the present embodiment, the first and second sub reels 200 and 210 are rotated simultaneously with the first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first and second sub reels 200 and 210 are rotated with a delay. May be. Further, although the two first and second sub reels 200 and 210 are started simultaneously, the rotation may be started in order with a time difference.
Next, when any one of the three first to third stop switches 90 to 92 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding first to third main reels 100, 110, and 120 is stopped.

For example, when the first stop switch 90 located on the left side in FIG. 10 is operated, the rotation of the first main reel 100 located immediately above stops.
Next, when the second stop switch 91 located at the center of FIG. 10 is operated, the rotation of the second main reel 110 facing the first sub display window 30 is stopped.
At the same time, the rotation of the first sub reel 200 located immediately above the central second stop switch 91 stops.

At this time, the sub reel control means 720 of FIG. 14 stops the first sub reel 200 with a delay.
For this reason, when the center second stop switch 91 is operated, the second main reel 110 facing the first sub display window 30 is stopped, and after that, a little later, it is located immediately above the center second stop switch 91, The first sub reel 200 facing the main display window 20 stops.

On the other hand, just before the first sub reel 200 stops, the decoration frame movement control means 900 of the sub control means 700 in FIG. 14 is controlled by the decoration frame movement mechanism 820 according to the lottery result of the role lottery means 610 of the main control means 600. As shown in FIG. 10, the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 are moved from the retracted positions separated from each other in the vertical direction to the decorative positions close to each other as shown in FIG.
As a result, within the interval between the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810, as shown in FIG. 11, the central symbol of the first sub-reel 200 can be seen in an emphasized state.

  Although the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 are moved immediately before the first sub reel 200 stops, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame are being rotated while the first sub reel 200 is rotating. The movement of the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 is started immediately before, simultaneously with, or immediately after the first sub reel 200 is stopped, or after the first sub reel 200 is stopped. It may be started and then stopped at the decoration position.

Further, the decoration frame light emission control means 910 of the sub-control means 700 of FIG. 14 causes the decoration frame light source 830 to emit light as shown in FIG. 12 according to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 610 of the main control means 600.
The decorative frame light source 830 is made to emit light after the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 stop at the decorative position, but is not limited thereto, and the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 move. It may be lighted first before starting or may be lighted during movement.

Finally, when the third stop switch 92 located on the right side in FIG. 10 is operated, the rotation of the third main reel 120 facing the second sub display window 40 is stopped.
That is, the main reel control means 620 of the main control means 600 of FIG. 2 stops the driving of the third reel motor 121 corresponding to the third main reel 120, so that the rotation of the third main reel 120 is stopped.

At the same time, the driving of the second sub reel motor 221 corresponding to the second sub reel 210 positioned immediately above the right third stop switch 92 is stopped.
At this time, the sub reel control means 720 in FIG. 14 stops the second sub reel 210 with a delay.
Therefore, when the third stop switch 92 on the right side is operated, the third main reel 120 facing the second sub display window 40 is stopped, and thereafter, the main display window 20 is positioned immediately above the third stop switch 92 on the right side. The second sub-reel 210 that faces is stopped after a little delay.

  On the other hand, just before the second sub reel 210 stops, the decoration frame movement control means 900 of the sub control means 700 in FIG. 14 is operated by the decoration frame movement mechanism 820 in accordance with the lottery result of the role lottery means 610 of the main control means 600. As shown in FIG. 10, the upper decorative frame 800 and the lower decorative frame 810 are moved from the retracted positions separated from each other in the vertical direction to the right decorative position while approaching each other as shown in FIG. .

At this time, although not shown, the decorative frame light source 830 may emit light.
As a result, when all the three first to third stop switches 90 to 92 are operated, a total of five rotations of the three first to third main reels 100, 110, 120 and the two first and second sub reels 200, 210 are performed. Stop all.
(Fifth embodiment)
Next, an example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

The feature of this embodiment is that the number of sub display windows 440 is reduced from two to one as shown in FIG.
As a result, according to the present embodiment, the number of sub reels 250 and sub reel motors 251 that are sub reel drive sources can be reduced from two to one.
In the description of the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS.
(First to third main reels 160, 170, 180)
Of the first to third main reels 160, 170, and 180, two main reels face each other, and the remaining one main reel faces the sub display window 440 as shown in FIG. 15.

Specifically, the first main reel 160 is on the left side of the main display window 20 in FIG. 15, the third main reel 180 is on the right side of the main display window 20, and the remaining second main reel 170 is the sub display window 440. To face each.
Further, the first to third main reel motors 161, 171, and 181 which are main reel driving sources are connected to the output stage of the main control means 600 as shown in FIG.
(Sub reel 250)
The sub reel 250 faces the main display window 20 as shown in FIG.

Specifically, the sub reel 250 faces the center of the main display window 20 as shown in FIG.
A sub reel motor 251 serving as a sub reel drive source is connected to an output stage of the sub control means 700 as shown in FIG.

An example of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is shown, and the figure is a schematic front view for explaining a main sub display window. FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine. It is a schematic front view of a slot machine. It is a partial enlarged view of a sub reel. It is a schematic front view for demonstrating operation | movement of a moving body. It is a schematic front view for demonstrating the state which respond | corresponded to FIG. 5 and rotated the mobile body. An example of the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is a schematic front view for explaining a main / sub display window. An example of the third embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is a schematic front view for explaining a main / sub display window. FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine. An example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is a schematic front view for explaining a main / sub display window. It is a schematic front view for demonstrating the decoration position of an up-and-down decoration frame. It is a schematic front view for demonstrating the state which made the upper and lower decorative frame light-emit corresponding to FIG. It is a schematic front view for demonstrating the state which corresponded to FIG. 11 and moved the up-and-down decoration frame to the left-right direction. FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine. An example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is a schematic front view for explaining a main / sub display window. FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the operation of the slot machine.

Explanation of symbols

(First embodiment)
10 slot machine
20 Main display window 30,40 1st and 2nd sub display window
50 Image display device
60 Medal slot 61 Medal sensor
70 Bet switch
80 Start switch 90 to 92 1st to 3rd stop switch
100,110,120 1st to 3rd main reel
101,111,121 1st to 3rd main reel motor (main reel drive source)
M Main reel shaft
200,210 First and second sub reels
201,211 First and second sub reel motors (sub reel drive sources)
S Sub reel shaft 220,230
300 Medals storage tray 310 Speaker
320 hopper unit
400 Mobile 401-406 Filter
410 Moving body moving mechanism
500 Game control device
600 Main control means
610 Role lottery means 620 Main reel control means
630 General game control means 640 Special game control means
650 Profit grant means 660 Signal transmission means
700 Sub-control means
710 Signal receiving means 720 Sub reel control means
730 Image control means 740 Sound effect generation means
750 Moving object movement control means (second embodiment)
420 Notch (Third embodiment)
130,140,150 1st to 3rd main reel
131,141,151 1st to 3rd main reel motor (main reel drive source)
240 sub reel 241 sub reel motor (sub reel drive source)
430 Sub display window (fourth embodiment)
800 Lower decorative frame 810 Lower decorative frame
820 Decoration frame moving mechanism 830 Decoration frame light source
900 Decoration frame movement control means 910 Decoration frame light emission control means (fifth embodiment)
160,170,180 1st to 3rd main reel
161,171,181 1st to 3rd main reel motor (main reel drive source)
250 sub reel 251 sub reel motor (sub reel drive source)
440 Sub display window

Claims (9)

At least three first to third main reels held rotatably around a main reel axis and having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery;
A main reel drive source capable of individually rotating the first to third main reels;
A start switch for rotating the first to third main reels by the main reel driving source on condition that a medal is inserted;
First to third stop switches capable of individually stopping the first to third main reels rotated by the main reel drive source;
In a slot machine comprising a game control device for advancing a game, individually connected to the main reel drive source, the start switch and the first to third stop switches,
In the slot machine,
At least two first and second sub-reels having a sub-reel shaft arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft, being held rotatably around the sub-reel shaft, and having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery When,
A sub reel drive source connected to the game control device and capable of individually rotating the first and second sub reels;
A main display window capable of facing three of the first to third main reels and the first and second sub reels;
Of the first to third main reels and the first and second sub reels, the remaining two are provided with two sub display windows that can face each other,
Below the main display window,
Each of the reels facing the main display window faces the first to third stop switches,
The first to third main reels are
Of the first to third main reels, one main reel faces the main display window,
The remaining two main reels face each of the two sub display windows,
The first and second sub reels face the main display window,
At least one sub reel of the first and second sub reels includes
A moving body having a colored filter;
Between the use position where the filter is positioned between the main display window and the symbol displayed on the sub-reel facing the main display window, and the separation position where the filter is separated from the main display window, A moving body moving mechanism for moving the moving body,
In the game control device,
A slot machine comprising a moving body movement control means for moving the filter from the separated position to the use position by the moving body moving mechanism. At least three first to third main reels held rotatably around a main reel axis and having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery;
A main reel drive source capable of individually rotating the first to third main reels;
A start switch for rotating the first to third main reels by the main reel driving source on condition that a medal is inserted;
First to third stop switches capable of individually stopping the first to third main reels rotated by the main reel drive source;
In a slot machine comprising a game control device for advancing a game, individually connected to the main reel drive source, the start switch and the first to third stop switches,
In the slot machine,
A single sub-reel having a sub-reel shaft arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft, being rotatably held around the sub-reel shaft, and having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery;
A sub reel drive source connected to the game control device and capable of rotating the sub reel;
A main display window in which three of the first to third main reels and the sub reels can face;
One sub display window capable of facing the remaining one of the first to third main reels and the sub reels;
Below the main display window,
Each of the reels facing the main display window faces the first to third stop switches,
The first to third main reels are
Two main reels of the first to third main reels face the main display window,
The remaining one main reel faces the sub display window,
The sub reel faces the main display window,
In the sub reel,
A moving body having a colored filter;
Between the use position where the filter is positioned between the main display window and the symbol displayed on the sub-reel facing the main display window, and the separation position where the filter is separated from the main display window, A moving body moving mechanism for moving the moving body,
In the game control device,
A slot machine comprising a moving body movement control means for moving the filter from the separated position to the use position by the moving body moving mechanism. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In the moving body,
Having a plurality of types of the filters,
The moving body movement control means includes:
A slot machine, wherein one type of filter is selected from the plurality of types of filters according to the progress of the game, and the filter is moved from the separation position to the use position. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The filter is
Colored in a predetermined color,
In the design seen through the filter,
A slot machine having a colored portion colored in the same color as the filter. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
In the moving body,
A slot machine, wherein a notch for providing a clear view of the symbol is provided. At least three first to third main reels held rotatably around a main reel axis and having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery;
A main reel drive source capable of individually rotating the first to third main reels;
A start switch for rotating the first to third main reels by the main reel driving source on condition that a medal is inserted;
First to third stop switches capable of individually stopping the first to third main reels rotated by the main reel drive source;
In a slot machine comprising a game control device for advancing a game, individually connected to the main reel drive source, the start switch and the first to third stop switches,
In the slot machine,
At least two first and second sub-reels having a sub-reel shaft arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft, being held rotatably around the sub-reel shaft, and having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery When,
A sub reel drive source connected to the game control device and capable of individually rotating the first and second sub reels;
A main display window capable of facing three of the first to third main reels and the first and second sub reels;
Of the first to third main reels and the first and second sub reels, the remaining two are provided with two sub display windows that can face each other,
Below the main display window,
Each of the reels facing the main display window faces the first to third stop switches,
The first to third main reels are
Of the first to third main reels, one main reel faces the main display window,
The remaining two main reels face each of the two sub display windows,
The first and second sub reels face the main display window,
At least one sub reel of the first and second sub reels includes
An upper decorative frame that is movable from the outside of the main display window to the inside and is movable above the symbol displayed on the one sub-reel facing the main display window;
A lower decorative frame that is movable from the outside of the main display window to the inside, moves below the design, and faces the upper decorative frame up and down across the design;
The upper decorative frame and the lower decorative frame are located outside the main display window, and the upper decorative frame and the lower decorative frame are individually moved toward the inside of the main display window. A decoration frame moving mechanism for individually moving the upper decoration frame and the lower decoration frame at a decoration position where the upper decoration frame and the lower decoration frame are vertically opposed to each other,
In the game control device,
A slot machine comprising: a decoration frame movement control means for moving the upper decoration frame and the lower decoration frame from the retracted position to the decoration position by the decoration frame moving mechanism. At least three first to third main reels held rotatably around a main reel axis and having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery;
A main reel drive source capable of individually rotating the first to third main reels;
A start switch for rotating the first to third main reels by the main reel driving source on condition that a medal is inserted;
First to third stop switches capable of individually stopping the first to third main reels rotated by the main reel drive source;
In a slot machine comprising a game control device for advancing a game, individually connected to the main reel drive source, the start switch and the first to third stop switches,
In the slot machine,
A single sub-reel having a sub-reel shaft arranged on the same straight line as the main reel shaft, being rotatably held around the sub-reel shaft, and having a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer periphery;
A sub reel drive source connected to the game control device and capable of rotating the sub reel;
A main display window in which three of the first to third main reels and the sub reels can face;
One sub display window capable of facing the remaining one of the first to third main reels and the sub reels;
Below the main display window,
Each of the reels facing the main display window faces the first to third stop switches,
The first to third main reels are
Two main reels of the first to third main reels face the main display window,
The remaining one main reel faces the sub display window,
The sub reel faces the main display window,
In the sub reel,
An upper decorative frame that is movable from the outside of the main display window to the inside and is movable above the symbol displayed on the sub-reel facing the main display window;
A lower decorative frame that is movable from the outside of the main display window to the inside, moves below the design, and faces the upper decorative frame up and down across the design;
The upper decorative frame and the lower decorative frame are located outside the main display window, and the upper decorative frame and the lower decorative frame are individually moved toward the inside of the main display window. A decoration frame moving mechanism for individually moving the upper decoration frame and the lower decoration frame at a decoration position where the upper decoration frame and the lower decoration frame are vertically opposed to each other,
In the game control device,
A slot machine comprising: a decoration frame movement control means for moving the upper decoration frame and the lower decoration frame from the retracted position to the decoration position by the decoration frame moving mechanism. The slot machine according to claim 6 or 7,
The decorative frame moving mechanism is
A slot machine characterized in that the upper decorative frame and the lower decorative frame can be moved in the left-right direction. The slot machine according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
In at least one of the upper decorative frame and the lower decorative frame,
Built-in decorative frame light source,
In the game control device,
A slot machine comprising a decorative frame light emission control means for causing the decorative frame light source to emit light.

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