JP3054104U - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To increase the number of winning lines, particularly for a slot machine. SOLUTION: A display window 30 has a V-shaped line 55,
It has an inverted V-shaped line 56. The V-shaped line 55 indicates a combination of winning combinations of the three symbols 40 stopped at the stop positions, connecting the first, fifth, and third three stop positions 1, 5, and 3. The inverted V-shaped line 56 indicates a combination of winning combinations of the three symbols 40 stopped at the stop positions, connecting the seventh, fifth, and ninth three stop positions 7, 5, and 9. .

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 This invention is intended to increase the number of winning lines, particularly for slot machines.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, the winning line of the slot machine has been composed of a total of five lines: three parallel lines arranged in parallel in the vertical direction and two diagonal lines located diagonally.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the above-described conventional slot machine, since the pay line is five lines, it is not interesting. Therefore, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 is such that the number of winning lines can be increased. (Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention of claim 1 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 2 makes it possible to display the winning line in a manner that is easy for the player to see by illuminating at least a part of the increased winning line.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] (Features) The inventions described in each claim are made to achieve the above-mentioned objects, and the features of each invention are shown in the drawings. This will be described below using an embodiment of the present invention.

Note that the reference numerals in parentheses indicate the reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. (Claim 1) The invention of claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

That is, the display window (30) has a V-shaped line (55) and an inverted V-shaped line (56) as shown in FIG. 1, for example. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the V-shaped line (55) connects the first, fifth, and third three stop positions (1, 5, 3), This shows a combination of winnings of the symbol (40).

[0008] The inverted V-shaped line (56) is connected to the seventh, fifth, and ninth three stop positions (7, 5, 9) as shown in FIG. This shows a combination of winning of the three stopped symbols (40). Note that the V-shaped line (55) and the inverted V-shaped line (56) need not be connected linearly, and may be connected intermittently. (Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claim 1 described above.

That is, at least a part of the V-shaped line (55) and the inverted V-shaped line (56) emits light. The display window (30) is provided with a winning indicator (70 to 73) such as an LED as shown in FIG. 1, for example.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 (Description of the Drawings) FIG. 1 shows an example of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a front view of a display window of the slot machine. (Slot Machine 10) In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes three first to third reels 20 to 22 and a display window 30. (First to Third Reels 20 to 22) A plurality of types of symbols 40 are displayed on the outer periphery of the first to third reels 20 to 22, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, for example, a total of 21 symbols 40 are displayed on the outer periphery of each of the reels 20 to 22.

As shown in FIG. 1, the first to third reels 20 to 22 are arranged such that the symbol 40 rotates vertically, and are arranged side by side on the left and right. (Display Window 30) The display window 30 is, as shown in FIG. 1, a first window 31 facing the first reel 20 located on the left side, and a right window facing the first window 31, It comprises a second window 32 facing the second reel 21 and a third window 33 located on the right side of the second window 32 and facing the third reel 33.

As shown in FIG. 1, each of the first to third windows 31 to 33 is configured so that three symbols of each of the first to third reels 20 to 22 can be seen vertically. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, a total of nine symbols 40 face the display window 30 as a whole. As shown in FIG. 1, the display window 30 has a total of nine first to ninth stop positions 1 to 9 and a total of seven lines 50 to 56. (First to Ninth Stop Positions 1 to 9) Next, the first to ninth stop positions 1 to 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the first stop position 1 is a symbol 40 that stops above the first reel 20 located on the left side of the first to third reels 20 to 22. . As shown in FIG. 1, the symbol 40 that stops above the second reel 21 located at the center on the right side of the first reel 20 faces the second stop position 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the symbol 40 that stops above the third reel 22 located on the right side next to the second reel 21 faces the third stop position 3.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pattern 40 that stops at the center of the first reel 20 faces the fourth stop position 4. As shown in FIG. 1, the pattern 40 which stops at the center of the second reel 21 faces the fifth stop position 5. As shown in FIG. 1, the pattern 40 which stops at the center of the third reel 22 faces the sixth stop position 6.

As shown in FIG. 1, a symbol 40 that stops below the first reel 20 faces the seventh stop position 7. As shown in FIG. 1, a symbol 40 that stops below the second reel 21 faces the eighth stop position 8. At the ninth stop position 9, as shown in FIG. 1, a symbol 40 that stops below the third reel 22 faces. (Lines 60 to 66) The seven lines 50 to 56 are, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper line 50, a center line 51, a lower line 52, a lower right line 53, a higher right line 54, and a V-shaped line 55. , An inverted V-shaped line 56.

As shown in FIG. 1, the upper line 50 connects the first to third three stop positions 1 to 3 and is a winning combination of three symbols 40 stopped at the stop positions 1 to 3. It shows the combination. The center line 51, as shown in FIG. 1, shows a combination of winning combinations of the three symbols 40 stopped at the stop positions 4 to 6, connecting the fourth to sixth three stop positions 4 to 6. Things.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lower line 52 connects the seventh to ninth three stop positions 7 to 9, and is a winning prize of the three symbols 40 stopped at the stop positions 7 to 9. It shows the combination. As shown in FIG. 1, the right descending line 53 connects the first, fifth, and ninth three stop positions 1, 5, and 9, and the three stop positions 1, 5, 9 This shows combinations of winnings of the symbol 40.

As shown in FIG. 1, the upward-sloping line 54 stops at the stop positions 7, 5, and 3, connecting the seventh, fifth, and third stop positions 7, 5, and 3. This shows a combination of winning of three symbols 40. As shown in FIG. 1, the V-shaped line 55 connects the first, fifth, and third three stop positions 1, 5, and 3 and stops at the stop positions 1, 5, and 3. This shows a combination of winning of the symbols 40.

As shown in FIG. 1, the inverted V-shaped line 56 connects the seventh, fifth, and ninth three stop positions 7, 5, and 9 to the stop positions 7, 5, and 9. This shows a combination of three stopped symbols 40 winning. Note that the seven lines 50 to 56 need not be connected linearly, and may be connected intermittently.

The seven lines 50 to 56 are not limited to those described above, and may include other variations. For example, in the case of an L-shape, the following eight types are conceivable. (1) The first, second, and sixth stop positions 1, 2, and 6 are connected. (2) Connecting the fourth, fifth, and third three stop positions 4, 5, and 3. (3) The fourth, fourth, and ninth three stop positions 4, 5, and 9 are connected.

(4) The seventh, eighth, and sixth stop positions 7, 8, and 6 are connected. (5) The first, fifth, and sixth stop positions 1, 5, and 6 are connected. (6) Connecting the fourth, second, and third three stop positions 4, 2, and 3. (7) Fourth, eighth, and ninth stop positions 4, 8, and 9 are connected. (8) A connection between the seventh, fifth, and sixth stop positions 7, 5, and 6.

Further, the following four types can be considered as the V-shaped deformation. (1) The first, eighth, and third stop positions 1, 8, and 3 are connected. (2) Connecting the seventh, second, and ninth three stop positions 7, 2, and 9; (3) The fourth, eighth, and sixth stop positions 4, 8, and 6 are connected. (4) Fourth, second, and sixth stop positions 4, 2, and 6 are connected.

In addition, a line may be selected by lottery. On the other hand, at the left end of the seven lines 50 to 56, as shown in FIG. 1, medals insertion number indicators 60 to 66 such as LEDs for displaying valid lamps are arranged, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, between the adjacent first and second windows and between the second and third windows, a V-shaped line 55 and an inverted V-shaped line 56 are provided. Winning indicators 70 to 73 such as LEDs are arranged. (Gaming Method) Next, a gaming method will be described.

When one medal is actually inserted into the slot machine 10 or a credit medal is inserted into the slot machine, one central line 51 is activated. At this time, one medal insertion number display 61 is turned on. When two medals are inserted, the three lines 50 to 52 of upper, center and lower become effective. At this time, the three medal insertion number indicators 60 to 62 light.

When three medals are inserted, all seven lines 50 to 56 become valid. At this time, all seven medal insertion number indicators 60 to 66 are turned on. Thereafter, although not shown, when the start switch is operated, the first to third three reels 20 to 22 start rotating. Then, although not shown, when all three stop switches are operated, the first to third reels 20 to 22 stop rotating.

As a result, when three medals are inserted, if the symbols 40 stopped on the seven lines 50 to 56 match the winning combination, a winning is achieved. When a prize is won, the lines 50 to 56 in which the symbols 40 constituting the winning combination are lined up become a prize line, and the medal insertion number indicators 60 to 66 of the line flash. For example, when the symbols 40 constituting the winning combination are aligned at the seventh, fifth, and ninth three stop positions 7, 5, and 9, the inverted V-shaped line 56 becomes the winning line. At this time, the medal insertion number display 66 on the left end toward the inverted V-shaped line 56 blinks, and at the same time, two winning display 72, 72 arranged in a C shape along the inverted V-shaped line 56. 73 lights or flashes.

On the other hand, as another embodiment, when one medal is inserted, two lines, for example, the upper and middle lines 50 and 51 are activated, and when two medals are inserted, five lines, for example, the upper When two medals 50 to 54 at the center, bottom, and diagonal are activated, and three medals are inserted, all seven lines 50 to 56 may be activated.

[0029]

[Effect of the invention]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the invention of claim 1, the number of winning lines can be increased. (Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, the following effect is exerted.

That is, according to the invention of claim 2, by illuminating at least a part of the increased winning line, the winning line can be displayed to the player in a legible manner.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a display window of the slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 to 9 1st to 9th stop positions 10 slot machine 20 to 22 1st to 3rd reel 30 display window 31 to 33 1st to 3rd window 40 pattern 50 to 56 lines 60 to 66 medal insertion number display 70 ~ 73 Winning indicator

Claims (2)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery, the symbols are arranged so as to rotate in the vertical direction, three first to third reels arranged side by side horizontally, and each of the three symbols The three symbols on the reel appear vertically,
A display window on which the symbol faces a total of nine, wherein the display window faces a symbol which stops above a first reel located on the left side of the first to third reels. And a second position located at the center on the right next to the first reel.
A second stop position facing a symbol that stops above the reel, and a third stop position located on the right side next to the right of the second reel.
A third stop position where a symbol that stops above the reels faces a symbol, a fourth stop position where a symbol that stops at the center of the first reel faces, and a symbol that stops at the center of the second reel A fifth stop position, a sixth stop position where a symbol stopping at the center of the third reel faces, a seventh stop position where a symbol stops below the first reel, and the second An eighth stop position where a symbol stopping below the reel is facing, a ninth stop position where a symbol stopping below the third reel is facing, and the first to third three stop positions. An upper line indicating a winning combination of the three symbols stopped at the stop position, and three symbols stopped at the stop position connecting the fourth to sixth stop positions. A center line indicating a winning combination, and the seventh to ninth three stops The lower line indicating a combination of winning of the three symbols stopped at the stop position, and the first, fifth, and ninth stop positions connecting the three stop positions at the stop position. A lower right line showing a winning combination of the symbols, and a winning combination of the three symbols stopped at the stop position, connecting the seventh, fifth, and third stop positions. In the slot machine having an upward-sloping line, the display window may include a combination of the three winning positions of the symbols that stop at the stopping positions and connect the first, fifth, and third stopping positions. A V-shaped line shown, and an inverted V-shaped line connecting the seventh, fifth, and ninth stop positions and indicating a winning combination of the three symbols stopped at the stop position. A slot machine characterized by the following. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the V-shaped line and the inverted V-shaped line emit light.