JP3209587B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine in which credit medals can be inserted by operating a start switch for starting rotation of a rotating reel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a slot machine of this type, a spinning reel, a drive source for spinning the spinning reel, a credit insertion switch for inserting a credit medal into the machine as a game medal, and a start signal for outputting a start signal are provided. 2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine including a switch and reel drive control means for starting driving of the drive source based on a start signal from the start switch is known.

In the conventional slot machine described above, in a credit mode, a credit medal is inserted by operating a credit insertion switch, and thereafter, by operating a start switch, rotation of a rotating reel is started.

[0004]

However, in the conventional slot machine described above, in order to start the game, once the credit input switch is operated, the user must once release his hand from the credit input switch and operate the start switch. Therefore, there is a problem that the switch operation is troublesome and the game cannot be started quickly.

[0005] Therefore, the slot machine according to the first to third aspects has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and its object is to improve operability and speed up the game. In In particular, the switch according to claim 1
The lot machine allows the game to be started in a conventional procedure using the credit input switch by leaving the credit input switch.

Further, the slot machine according to claim 2 is
With a single operation of the start switch, a credit medal equal to the maximum number of game medals can be inserted into the machine as a game medal. 4. The slot machine according to claim 3,
The game start by operating the credit input switch
Regarding the number of medals that match the maximum number of game medals,
Condition that the insertion is confirmed by the game medal counting means
It is what it was.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is to achieve the above-mentioned object, and its contents will be described below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. The slot machine according to claim 1 comprises a rotating reel (12 to 14) and a rotating reel (1 to 14).
2 to 14), a driving source (for example, a motor 50) for rotating, a credit insertion signal for inserting a credit medal,
Alternatively, a start switch (25) for selectively outputting a start signal for starting driving of the driving source (50) depending on a pressing direction, and a credit for inserting a credit medal.
And a credit input switch (27).
Apart from the switch (27), the start switch (25) Single
A credit medal automatic insertion means (35) for injecting a predetermined number (for example, three) of credit medals as game medals in the machine based on a credit insertion signal by pushing the credit switch toward one side, and the start switch (25) on the other side. Push
The drive source (5
And (0) a reel drive control means (34) for starting the drive.

[0008] Claim 2, wherein the slot machine, in addition to feature points of the claims 1 Symbol placement above, credit medal automatic dosing means (35) is, on the basis of the credit on signal from the start switch (25), up to Number of game medals (for example, 3
The number of credit medals equal to the number of credit medals is inserted into the machine as game medals. The slot machine according to claim 3 matches the maximum number of game medals.
Check the inserted medal by the game medal counting means (33)
On condition that the start switch (25) is turned on.
Based on the start signal by pushing to the other side,
The drive of the drive source is started by the tool drive control means (34).
It is characterized by being formed so that

[0009]

Therefore, according to the slot machine of the first aspect, the credit insertion signal and the start signal are selectively output according to the operation direction of the start switch (25). Then, when the start switch (25) is operated to one side and a credit insertion signal is output from the start switch (25), the credit insertion signal is output to the credit medal automatic insertion means (35). When a credit insertion signal is input, the credit medal automatic insertion means (35) automatically inserts a predetermined number (for example, three) of credit medals into the machine as game medals. For this reason,
By a single operation of the start switch (25), a predetermined number of credit medals are automatically inserted into the machine as game medals. Of course, at this time, the credit medal
Operation of the credit input switch (27)
A certain number of credit medals (for example, 3)
And automatically put it in the aircraft.

On the other hand, when the start switch (25) is operated to the other side and a start signal is output from the start switch (25), the start signal is output to the reel drive control means (34).
Is output to When the start signal is input, the reel drive control means (34) starts driving the drive source (50). Therefore, when the driving force of the driving source (50) starts, the rotating reel
Start the rotation of (12-14).

According to the slot machine of the second aspect,
Operate the start switch (25) and the credit input signal
When output to the automatic credit medal insertion means (35),
Credit medal automatic insertion means (35)
Credit medals equal to the number of
Insert them into the aircraft as game medals. Because of this, the star
The maximum number of game medals can be obtained by one operation of the switch (25).
Credit medals equal to
Dynamically loaded into the cabin.

According to the slot machine of the third aspect,
To start the game by operating the credit insertion switch
Regarding the number of medals that match the maximum number of game medals,
Subject to confirmation by the game medal counting means
Things.

[0013]

1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a slot machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a start switch. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slot machine.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine. A rectangular window 11 is formed substantially at the center of the height of the slot machine 10, and a plurality of windows 11 are formed in the window 11. In the present embodiment, three rotating reels 12 to 14 are arranged respectively. The three rotating reels 12 to 14 are, in order from the left side in FIG.
And a right rotating reel 14.

As shown in FIG. 2, a total of five lines 15 to 19 are displayed on the glass surface of the window section 11 to display the winning lines of the three rotating reels 12 to 14. Line 15 above
19 are a substantially horizontal center line 15 and upper and lower lines 16, 17 which are vertically separated from and parallel to the center line 15.
And a diagonal line of the upper and lower lines 16 and 17, and a diagonal line 18 rising to the right and a diagonal line 19 falling to the right intersecting in the center with a dot.

As shown in FIG. 2, a medal insertion slot 20 is provided diagonally below and to the right of the three rotating reels 12 to 14, and a medal insertion slot is provided on the left side of the three rotating reels 12 to 14. A seven-segment, two-digit display unit 21 for displaying the number of credits of medals inserted from the mouth 20 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the rotating reels 12 to 14 correspond to the rotating reels 12 to 14, respectively.
3 stop switches 22 to stop 14 individually
To 24 are provided. The three stop switches 22 to 24 include a left stop switch 22, a middle stop switch 23, and a right stop switch 24 in order from the left side in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, a lever-shaped start switch is provided on the left side of the three stop switches 22 to 24.
25 are provided. This start switch 25 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (1), it can be operated in the vertical direction, and is normally urged to a central position by a restoring force of a spring (not shown) or the like. When the start switch 25 is moved upward from the neutral position, a credit insertion signal for inserting a credit medal is output. On the other hand, when the start switch 25 is moved downward from the neutral position, a start signal for starting rotation of the rotating reels 12 to 14 is output. Therefore, when the start switch 25 is moved up and down from the neutral position, a credit insertion signal and a start signal are selectively output from the start switch 25.

As shown in FIG. 2, a circular adjustment switch 26 for adjusting credit medals is provided diagonally on the lower left side of the start switch 25. Above the settlement switch 26, a credit insertion switch 27 for inserting a credit medal is provided. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal discharge port 28 for discharging medals to the outside is provided in a lower part of the front surface of the slot machine 10 as a rectangular hole.

Next, a control circuit of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the control circuit of the slot machine 10 has a
It is mainly configured with a central control device 30 having M, RAM, I / O and the like. As shown in FIG. 1, on the input side of the central control device 30, a micro switch for detecting each inserted medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 20 shown in FIG. Inserted medal detection means 40
The credit insertion switch 27 for outputting a credit insertion signal for inserting a credit medal as a game medal into the slot machine 10, and a credit insertion signal for inserting a credit medal, or rotation of the rotating reels 12 to 14. The start switch 25 for selectively outputting a start signal for starting
Three stop switches 22 to 24 for respectively outputting stop signals for individually stopping the rotations of 12 to 14 are connected to each other.

As shown in FIG. 1, the output side of the central control unit 30 is connected to, for example, a motor 50 as a drive source for individually driving the three rotating reels 12 to 14 to rotate. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
Based on the inserted medal detection signal output from the inserted medal detecting means 40, the inserted medal counting means 31 that counts the number of inserted medals, and the counted value of the inserted medal counting means 31 is the maximum game medal number, for example, during a normal game. When the number exceeds "3", the credit mode is determined, and the number of inserted medals inserted beyond "3" is counted as credit medals. In the credit mode, the credit insertion switch 27 (FIG. 2) is used. The credit medal counting means 32 subtracts “1” from the counted number of credit medals on the basis of the credit insertion signal from the player, and outputs a game medal insertion signal. Game medal counting means 33 for counting the number of game medals based on the start signal from the start switch 25 Drive of the motor 50 based on the stop switches 22-24.
And a reel drive control means 34 for stopping the drive of the motor 50 based on a stop signal from the CPU.

The maximum number of game medals is, for example, "3" during a normal game, but may be "1" during a bonus game, or may be another number. The maximum value of the number of credit medals is, for example, 50
Although the number is set to the number of sheets, another number may be used. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the central control device 30 receives, for example, the maximum number of game medals, that is, the number of credits equal to "3" during the base game, based on the credit insertion signal from the start switch 25. There is provided automatic credit medal insertion means 35 for inserting medals into game machines as game medals. The credit medal automatic insertion means 35 is configured to cause the number of credit medals equal to the maximum number of game medals to be inserted into the machine as game medals based on the credit insertion signal from the start switch 25. Each time the credit insertion signal is input once, one credit medal may be inserted into the machine as a game medal.

Next, the slot machine in the present embodiment
The operation of 10 will be described below based on the flow shown in FIG. First, in step 60, as shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not there is a credit medal.
This determination is performed by the central control device 30, as shown in FIG. 1, and the presence or absence of a credit medal is determined based on the count value of the credit medal counting means 32. That is, if the count value of the credit medal counting means 32 is “1” or more, it is determined that the credit medal is “present”,
If it is less than “1”, it is determined to be “absent”.

If it is determined in step 60 that there is a credit medal, the process proceeds to step 61 as shown in FIG. In this step 61, it is determined whether or not the start switch 25 has been operated upward. This determination is performed by the central controller 30 as shown in FIG. 1. When the start switch 25 is operated upward, a credit insertion signal is output from the start switch 25.

If it is determined in step 61 that the start switch 25 has been operated upward, the process proceeds to step 62 as shown in FIG. In this step 62, it is determined whether or not the number of game medals has reached MAX, that is, the maximum number of game medals. This determination is performed in the central control device 30, and it is determined whether or not the number of game medals has reached the maximum game medal number, for example, “3” during the base game, based on the count value of the game medal counting means 33. .

If it is determined in step 62 that the number of game medals has not reached MAX, the process proceeds to step 63 as shown in FIG. In this step 63, credit medals are inserted as game medals until the number of game medals reaches MAX, that is, the maximum game medal number. When the start switch 25 is operated upward, a credit insertion signal is output from the start switch 25 to the automatic credit medal insertion means 35 of the central control device 30, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the credit medal automatic insertion means 35 receives a credit insertion signal from the start switch 25, and
For example, in the base game, "3" credit medals are inserted into the machine as game medals. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the credit medal automatic insertion means 35 receives a credit insertion signal from the start switch 25,
A credit insertion signal is output to the credit medal counting means 32 three times. The credit medal counting means 32 subtracts “1” from the count value each time the credit insertion signal from the automatic credit medal insertion means 35 is input, and outputs the game medal insertion signal to the game medal counting means 33. Output. Each time a game medal insertion signal is input, the game medal counting means 33 adds “1” to the count value. As a result, "3" is subtracted from the count value of the credit medal counting means 32, and "3" is added to the count value of the game medal counting means 33.

However, when "2" game medals have already been inserted, "1" credit medals are inserted into the machine as game medals. On the other hand, if "1" game medals have already been inserted,
“2” credit medals are inserted into the aircraft as game medals. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4, the process proceeds from step 63 to steps 64-66.
This is a step for starting the rotation of the reels 12 to 14.

First, in step 64, it is determined whether or not there is a game medal as shown in FIG. This determination is performed by the central control device 30, as shown in FIG. 1, and it is determined whether or not there is a game medal based on the count value of the game medal counting means 33. That is, if the count value of the game medal counting means 33 is “1” or more, it is determined that the game medal is “present”, and if it is less than “1”, it is determined that the game medal is “absent”. If the maximum number of game medals has already been inserted in step 63 in the previous step 63, it is determined in step 64 that there is a game medal.

If it is determined in step 64 that there is a game medal, as shown in FIG.
Proceed to 65. In this step 65, it is determined whether or not the start switch 25 has been operated downward. This determination is performed by the central controller 30 as shown in FIG. 1. When the start switch 25 is operated downward, a start signal is output from the start switch 25.

If it is determined in step 65 that the start switch 25 has been operated downward, the process proceeds to step 66 as shown in FIG. In this step 66, rotation of the rotating reels 12 to 14 is started. That is, when the start switch 25 is operated downward, a start signal is output from the start switch 25 to the reel drive control means 34, as shown in FIG. Reel drive control means
When the start signal is input from the start switch 25, the drive of the motor starts. Therefore, the motor
The rotation of the three rotating reels 12 to 14 is started by the driving force of 50.

After the process of step 66 is completed, the process exits the loop as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 60 that there is no credit medal, the process directly proceeds to step 64 as shown in FIG. If it is determined in the previous step 61 that the start switch 25 has not been operated upward, the process proceeds to steps 67 to 69 as shown in FIG.
Steps 69 to 69 are steps for validating the operation of the credit input switch 27.

First, when the process proceeds from step 61 to step 67, it is determined in this step 67 whether or not the credit insertion switch 27 is turned on as shown in FIG. This determination is made as shown in FIG.
It is performed in. If it is determined in step 67 that the credit insertion switch 27 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step 68 as shown in FIG. In this step 68, it is determined whether or not the number of game medals has reached MAX, that is, the maximum number of game medals. This determination is performed in the central control device 30, and it is determined whether or not the number of game medals has reached the maximum game medal number, for example, “3” during the base game, based on the count value of the game medal counting means 33. .

If it is determined in step 68 that the number of game medals has reached MAX, the process proceeds to step 64 as shown in FIG. Step 68
When it is determined that the number of game medals has not reached MAX, the process proceeds to step 69 as shown in FIG.
In this step 69, only one credit medal is transferred to a game medal. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, when a credit insertion signal is input from the credit insertion switch 27, the credit medal counting unit 32 subtracts “1” from the count value, and inputs the game medal insertion unit 33 to the game medal counting unit 33. Output a signal. Upon receiving the game medal insertion signal, the game medal counting means 33 adds “1” to the count value.

If it is determined in step 67 that the credit input switch 27 is not turned on, the process proceeds directly to step 64 as shown in FIG. Also, when it is determined in the previous step 62 that the number of game medals has reached MAX, as shown in FIG.
Similarly, proceed to step 64. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 64 that there is no game medal, the process exits the loop as shown in FIG.

If it is not determined in step 65 that the start switch 25 has not been operated downward, the process exits the loop as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the start switch 25 is operated upward to cause three credit medals to be inserted, which is equal to the maximum number of game medals. The number of credit medals that can be inserted is not particularly limited to this, and the same effect can be obtained with “1” or “2” or any number by a single operation.

On the other hand, FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention, which is an explanatory view of a start switch of a slot machine. The feature of this embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 5, the start switch 25 can be operated in all directions so that an arbitrary number of credit medals can be inserted.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the start switch 25 can be operated not only in the vertical direction but also in the left and right directions, and is normally biased to the center position by the restoring force of a spring (not shown). Have been. And start switch 25
Is moved upward from the neutral position, a signal equal to the maximum number of game medals, for example, three credit medals insertion signals for inserting "3" credit medals during the base game is output. Also, start switch 25
Is moved from the neutral position to the left as viewed in the figure, a two-credit medal insertion signal for inserting "2" credit medals is output.
Further, when the start switch 25 is moved rightward from the neutral position as viewed in the figure, a signal for inserting one credit medal for outputting one credit medal is output. Also, start switch 25
Is moved downward from its neutral position,
A start signal for starting rotation of 12 to 14 is output.

Therefore, the start switch 25 is moved in the up, down, left, and right directions around the neutral position, so that the three credit medals insertion signal, the two credit medals insertion signal, and the one credit medals insertion signal are generated. , A start signal are selectively output from the start switch 25. Although not shown, the three credit medals insertion signal, the two credit medals insertion signal, and the one credit medals insertion signal are output to the automatic credit medal insertion means of the central controller. The automatic credit medal insertion means receives three credit medals when a three credit medals input signal is input, two credit medals when a two credit medals input signal is input, and one credit medals when a one credit medal input signal is input. Credit medals will be inserted into the aircraft as game medals.

When game medals have already been inserted, credit medals are inserted as game medals up to the number equal to the maximum game medal number, for example, "3" during a normal game. That is, when the number of the game medals is “2” and the credit medal automatic insertion means is inputted from the start switch 25, the credit medals automatic insertion means outputs “3 credit medals insertion signal” or “2 credit medals insertion signal”. Only "1" credit medals are inserted into the aircraft as game medals. On the other hand, when "1" game medals have already been inserted, the automatic credit medal insertion means outputs "2" credit medals even if the signal for inputting three credit medals is input from the start switch 25. Only as a game medal.

[0039]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. Claim 1
According to the slot machine described above, credit medals can be easily and quickly inserted by operating the start switch, and a slot machine with excellent operability can be provided.

[0040] In addition, by leaving the credit inserted medal, without the player puzzled, further, it is possible to provide a slot machine operability excellent. Claim 2
According to the described slot machine, the start switch 1
The number of credit medals equal to the maximum number of game medals can be inserted by performing the switch operation a number of times, and the insertion of credit medals can be performed more easily and quickly, and the operability is further improved. Machine can be provided. According to the slot machine of claim 3.
If you use the credit switch,
Regarding the number of medals that match the maximum number of game medals,
Condition that the insertion is confirmed by the game medal counting means
It is what it was.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram of a slot machine.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a start switch of the slot machine.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention, and is an explanatory view of a start switch of the slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 11 Window section 12-14 Spinning reel 15-19 Prize line 20 Medal slot 21 Display section 22-24 Stop switch 25 Start switch 26 Settlement switch 27 Credit input switch 28 Medal outlet 30 Central controller 31 Inserted medal counting Means 32 Credit medal counting means 33 Game medal counting means 34 Reel drive control means 35 Automatic credit medal insertion means 40 Inserted medal detection means 50 Motor as drive source

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-1-268588 (JP, A) JP-A-4-28383 (JP, A) JP-A-6-71012 (JP, A) JP-A-5-76635 (JP) , A) JP-A-63-63482 (JP, A) JP-A-63-203177 (JP, A) JP-A-1-138490 (JP, U) JP-A-1-110786 (JP, U) JP-A 3-39082 (JP, U) (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 5/04

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A rotating reel, a driving source for rotating the rotating reel, a credit insertion signal for inserting a credit medal, or a start signal for starting driving of the driving source, selectively according to a pressing direction. Start switch to output and credit to insert credit medal
A credit-medium automatic insertion means for providing a predetermined number of credit medals as game medals in the machine based on a credit-insertion signal by pressing the start switch to one side separately from the credit input switch. And a reel drive control means for starting driving of the drive source based on a start signal generated by pressing the start switch to the other side . 2. A credit medal automatic insertion means, comprising:
Based on the credit input signal from the switch,
Play the number of credit medals equal to the maximum number of game medals
The feature is that it is inserted into the aircraft as a skill medal
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein 3. The method according to claim 3, wherein the number of medals corresponding to the maximum number of game medals is set.
Provided that the entry is confirmed by the game medal counting means.
And pressing the start switch to the other side.
Based on the start signal, the reel drive control means
It is characterized in that it is formed to start driving of the driving source.
3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein