JP3057690U - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To inform a player of a direction in which a pattern drawn on a reel stopped next will be awarded from a combination of patterns drawn on a reel stopped earlier. . SOLUTION: First and second reels 2a, 2h,
From the combination of the patterns 1 and 1 drawn on the second reel 2b, depending on the position of the pattern 1 drawn on the third reel 2c to be stopped next,
A winning direction indicator 9 indicating a winning direction is provided on a partition frame 8 for separating adjacent reels 2a, 2b, 2c.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 This invention relates to a slot machine in which the number of winning lines is set more than the conventional five lines, and more specifically, from the combination of the pattern drawn on the reel stopped first to the direction drawn on the reel stopped next. A slot machine that can inform a player whether a prize will be awarded if the players are lined up in a row.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In the slot machine, as shown in FIG. 4, first, second, and third reels 2a, 2b, and 2c on which a plurality of pictures 1, 1,... Are drawn at predetermined intervals are arranged in parallel in three rows. A part of the picture 1 is displayed from a display window 4 formed on the front panel 3. When the pictures 1, 1,... Displayed from the display window 4 are arranged in a predetermined combination, a prize is won.

Conventionally, a winning line indicating a direction in which a winning pattern is arranged is conventionally formed by three parallel lines in the horizontal direction as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C or in FIG. 5D and FIG. A total of five lines of two diagonal lines as shown were set. However, in recent years, slot machines with an increased number of winning lines have been provided in order to enhance game characteristics. In such a slot machine, a winning line is also formed when a V-shape, an inverted V-shape, and a deflection F-shape in which horizontal and diagonal arrangements are combined are arranged. The changed letter shape refers to the direction in which the clock hands indicate 8:15, 9:10, 9:20, and 10:15 as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (h).

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 When the winning lines are diversified as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, although the game characteristics are enhanced, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to confirm the winning lines. Especially for beginners, it takes time to get used to the game itself, and it takes time to grasp the winning line. Even for experienced players who are accustomed to conventional lines, it is easy for the line to be misunderstood, and extra nerves are required to enjoy the game.

[0005] In view of the above, the present invention is to inform a player from a combination of pictures drawn on a reel stopped first that a direction of a picture drawn on a reel stopped next will be a prize. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can be used.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In the slot machine of the present invention, a plurality of patterns are drawn at a predetermined interval on the outer peripheral surface, the spinning is started independently by a predetermined start operation, and a plurality of reels are sequentially stopped by a predetermined stop operation, and a plurality of reels are stopped. In the display window that displays the picture of the reel, the combination of the divider frame provided between each reel and the picture drawn on the reel that has stopped earlier determines the stop position of the picture that will be won by the reel that stops next. And a winning direction indicator which indicates the direction of the game by a partition frame.

[0007] Therefore, from the combination of the patterns drawn on the reels stopped first, the direction of the stop position at which the pattern drawn on the reels stopped next wins the winning direction indicator provided on the partition frame. Indicates that the player can stop the last reel after confirming the winning line.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 The slot machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same parts as those in the past are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the slot machine of the present invention, a winning direction indicator 9 for indicating the direction of a winning line is provided on a partition frame 8 that partitions between the first, second, and third reels 2a, 2b, and 2c. . The winning direction indicator 9 wins from the combination of the patterns 1, 1,... Drawn on the first and second reels 2a, 2b stopped earlier, by the third reel 2c stopped next. The direction of the stop position of the patterns 1, 1,... Is indicated by blinking LEDs.

If the winning line is the pattern shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, seven winning direction indicators 9 are provided in each of the partition frames 8 in a horizontal direction and an oblique direction, from the upper side to the lower side. ,..., Seventh winning direction indicators 9a, 9b,.

Next, a method of using the slot machine configured as described above will be described. When the player presses the start switch 5, the game is started, and the first, second, and third reels 2a, 2b, and 2c start rotating independently.

When the player sequentially presses the first stop switch 6a and the second stop switch 6b, the first reel 2a and the second reel 2b stop sequentially, and as shown in FIG. Is assumed to be displayed side by side at an intermediate position in the display window 4.

At this time, the winning line is deflected to a straight line in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 5 (b) and a deflection in the directions of 9:20 and 9:10 with the clock hand shown in FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c). It is a letter shape. Accordingly, the fourth winning direction indicator 9d provided on the partition plate 8 between the first and second reels 2a and 2b, and the partition plate between the second and third reels 2b and 2c. The third, fourth, and fifth winning direction indicators 9c, 9d, and 9e provided on the display 8 blink.

As a different example, the first and second reels 2 a and 2 b are stopped, and the pattern 1 “7” is arranged in the horizontal direction at the upper position in the display window 4 as shown in FIG. It is assumed that is displayed. The winning line at this time has a straight straight line in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 5 (a) and a deflecting letter in the direction of 9:20 with the clock hand shown in FIG. 6 (a). A first winning direction indicator 9a provided on a partition plate 8 between the reels 2a and 2b, and a first and second payout direction indicator 9a provided on a partition plate 8 between the second and third reels 2b and 2c. The winning direction indicators 9a and 9b blink.

The player can see the blinking winning direction indicator 9 to check the winning line, and the picture 1 “7” drawn on the third reel 2c is displayed on the winning line. Aiming to stop at the position of, the third stop switch 6c can be pressed. Then, when the third reel 6c is stopped, if the picture 1 "7" is displayed at a predetermined position in the display window section 4, a winning is achieved, and the winning direction indicator 9 flashes on the winning line. .

In the embodiment of the present invention, the reels are arranged in three rows, three parallel lines are set in the horizontal direction, and a total of nine pictures are displayed from the display window. However, the number of reels may be four or more, and the number of horizontal lines may be two or four or more.

[0017]

[Effect of the invention]

 As is clear from the above description, according to the slot machine of the present invention, a prize is won based on the combination of the pattern drawn on the reel stopped first and the stop position of the pattern drawn on the reel stopped next. The player can easily check the winning line even if the winning line increases from the conventional five lines and becomes a complicated combination because the winning direction indicator is provided to indicate the direction of Can be.

Therefore, the player can easily aim at the picture drawn on the reel to be stopped next to stop at a predetermined position in the display window, and when the timing to stop the reel is reached, the player sets the stop switch. Pressing is possible. As a result, a player playing with this slot machine can fully demonstrate his or her own skills.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the slot machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a main part of the slot machine according to the present invention in use.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a main part of the slot machine of the present invention in use different from that of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a conventional slot machine.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a winning line of the slot machine.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a winning line of the slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Picture 2a, 2b, 2c Reel 3 Front panel 4 Display window 8 Partition frame 9 Winning direction indicator

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A plurality of kinds of pictures are drawn on an outer peripheral surface at regular intervals, a plurality of reels which start rotating independently by a predetermined start operation and are sequentially stopped by a predetermined stop operation, and a picture of the stopped reels. From the combination of the partition frame provided between the reels and the pattern drawn on the reel that stopped earlier, the direction of the stop position of the pattern that will be awarded by the reel that stops next is displayed in the display window that displays And a winning direction indicator indicated by a part of the partition frame.