JP3055000U - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] In a slot machine, generally three rotating drums are arranged in parallel, and a total of nine patterns are displayed from a display window, with three lines of patterns drawn on each drum. It is difficult for the player to see all the patterns,
It was difficult to determine whether or not a prize was won.
The winning lines were also two lines connecting three horizontal parallel lines and a diagonal line. SOLUTION: A line for displaying a picture 1 drawn on a rotating drum 4 on a display window 3 is two parallel lines, and a winning line is obtained by combining a horizontal line and an oblique line in addition to a horizontal line. The shape should be a deflecting letter.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a part of a pattern drawn on a rotating drum is displayed from a display window, and the pattern is arranged in a predetermined combination to win a prize. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of easily making a judgment and increasing the game characteristics by increasing the number of winning lines.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine is configured so that a part of a plurality of types of patterns 1 drawn on the outer peripheral surface at predetermined intervals is arranged in parallel so as to be displayed from a display window 3 formed on a front panel 2. A plurality of rotating drums 4 are arranged. Each rotating drum 4 starts rotating independently of each other by a predetermined starting operation, and each rotating drum 4 is sequentially stopped by a predetermined stopping operation. When the patterns 1 of the rotating drums 4 when stopped are displayed in a state of being arranged in a predetermined combination, a winning is achieved, and a game medal is paid out.

In general, three rotating drums 4 on which a plurality of patterns 1 are drawn are arranged in parallel, and three patterns 1 drawn on each rotating drum 4 are displayed from the display window 3, for a total of nine patterns 1. Is displayed. Since the picture 1 displayed from the display window 3 is three lines, three parallel lines, two diagonal lines, and the like are set as winning lines. Further, a prize display lamp which is lit or blinks at the time of prize is provided on the front panel 2 near the display window 3 so as to notify the player that the prize has been won.

[0004] Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-5824 discloses a reel mechanism of a slot machine in which, in addition to the five lines described above, a substantially mountain-shaped or substantially valley-shaped winning line is also used. In this slot machine, the winning line can be set to 7 lines or 9 lines, but the same pattern drawn on each rotating drum must be formed with at least two different patterns etc. in the middle. Is a mandatory requirement. Therefore, the same pattern is not displayed from the display window for one rotating drum to win a prize, and even if the number of prize lines increases, it is not easy to win.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 In recent years, slot machines have been set in complicated combinations to enhance the game characteristics, and the winning lines have been diversified. However, when nine pictures 1 are displayed from the display window 3 and the prize lines are diversified, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not a prize has been won. The prize indicator lamp is lit or flashing to notify the player that a prize has been won, but the prize indicator lamp may hinder concentration maintenance or promote eye fatigue. .

[0006] In the reel mechanism of the slot machine disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-5824, although a maximum of nine winning lines are set, the same picture drawn on each rotating drum is at least two in the middle. It is an essential requirement to form two different patterns, etc., so that it is not easy to win. Therefore, the reel mechanism of the slot machine cannot satisfy the player's demand for further enhancing the game performance.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a slot machine that can easily determine that a prize has been won, and can enhance the game characteristics by increasing the number of prize lines. I do.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of rotating drums arranged in parallel so that a part of a plurality of types of patterns drawn at predetermined intervals on the outer peripheral surface is displayed from a display window, and has a predetermined start time. Each rotating drum starts rotating independently of each other by operation, and each rotating drum stops sequentially by a predetermined stop operation, and a winning line connecting the pictures displayed from the display window when the rotating drum stops is connected. In a slot machine that wins when is displayed in a predetermined combination, a line for displaying a picture is set by two parallel lines.

According to this slot machine, the pattern drawn on the rotating drum is displayed as two parallel lines from the display window, so that the player can view all the patterns displayed from the display window. This makes it easier to determine whether or not a prize has been won.

[0010] In addition to the winning line, in addition to a straight line in a horizontal direction, a deflected letter-shaped combination of a horizontal line and an oblique line is also set as a winning line.

As described above, even when the picture is displayed only in two lines from the display window, the winning line is formed in a deflection-shaped shape in which the straight line is arranged in a horizontal line, and the horizontal line and the diagonal line are combined. The combination of pictures can be set in a complicated manner, the winning lines can be diversified, and the game characteristics can be enhanced. The term “deflected V-shape” as used herein refers to a direction in which the clock hands indicate 8:15, 9:10, 9:20, and 10:15.

The variation of the winning line may be changed depending on the number of inserted game medals, or the winning probability may be changed depending on the number of inserted game medals. By doing so, the game characteristics as a slot machine can be further enhanced.

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 A slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same parts as those in the related art are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine of the present invention is characterized in that a winning line is set by two parallel lines. When three rotating drums 4 are arranged in parallel, six patterns 1 are displayed from the display window 3. Therefore, the player can easily judge whether or not a prize has been won, with all six patterns 1 in view.

The winning line can be a combination of pictures as shown in FIGS. 2 (a) to 2 (f). That is, a straight line as shown in FIG. 2 (a), a deflection-shaped line at 9:20 with a clock hand as shown in FIG. 2 (b), and a 10:15 with a clock hand as shown in FIG. 2 (c). Line with a deflecting V-shape of minute, a line with a deflecting V-shape of 8:15 with a clock hand as shown in (d), and a line with a deflection V-shape of 9:10 with a clock hand as shown in (e). , (F) are straight lines.

By setting the combinations of the patterns 1 displayed by such lines in a complicated manner, the winning lines can be diversified and the game characteristics can be enhanced. Furthermore, the variation of the winning line and the winning probability can be changed depending on the number of game medals inserted.

In such a slot machine, after inserting a game medal, a player rotates each drum by a predetermined start operation and stops each drum by a predetermined stop operation. When the patterns of the respective drums displayed from the display window are arranged in a predetermined combination, a winning is achieved and a game medal is paid out. If no prize is won, the game ends or a game medal is inserted.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical matters described in the range of the utility model registration request. For example, even if the number of the rotating drums 4 is four or more, the present invention can be implemented. A winning display lamp is provided in the vicinity of the display window 3. Can be provided on the front panel 2 between the rotating drums 4.

Further, the same pattern may be continuously drawn on the pattern of each rotating drum 4, and overlapping prizes may be generated in the respective prize lines described above. By performing such a setting, the variation of winning can be further increased, and the game characteristics for the player can be further improved.

[0020]

[Effect of the invention]

 As is clear from the above description, according to the slot machine of the present invention, the display line of the pattern is set by two parallel lines, so that the player recognizes all the patterns displayed from the display window. This makes it easier for players to judge that they have won the prize, so that the player can continue to concentrate and enjoy the slot machine. In addition, since the winning line is set by a complicated combination of pictures, even if the picture is displayed by two parallel lines, the variation of the winning line can be diversified and the game characteristics can be enhanced. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a main part of a slot machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a winning line of the slot machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an outline configuration of a general slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 picture 3 display window 4 rotating drum

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] A plurality of rotating drums are arranged in parallel so that a part of a plurality of kinds of patterns drawn at a predetermined interval on an outer peripheral surface is displayed from a display window, and each of the rotating drums is provided by a predetermined start operation. The rotating drums start rotating independently of each other, and the respective rotating drums are sequentially stopped by a predetermined stop operation, and when the rotating drum stops, a winning line connecting the pictures displayed from the display window with the picture is previously determined. A slot machine, wherein a line for displaying a picture is set by two parallel lines, wherein the line is a winning machine when displayed in a predetermined combination. 2. A winning line is added to a horizontal line,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a winning is achieved in a deflected letter shape in which a horizontal arrangement and a diagonal arrangement are combined. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a variation of a winning line is changed according to the number of inserted gaming medals. 4. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probability varies depending on the number of inserted game medals.