JP6519836B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet number is set, and based on the start operation being performed, a slot machine in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed, a game medium such as a game ball, etc. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed when a game medium has won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

  Some gaming machines of this type include a reel on the outer peripheral portion of which a plurality of types of identification information are drawn, and a variable display device that changes the display mode by rotating the reel.

  Furthermore, in this type of conventional slot machine, there is known a configuration in which a light source for illumination is disposed behind the reel band in order to make it easy for the player to visually recognize the pattern of the reel band. There is also known a game console provided between a reel and a light source with an optical member for adjusting the irradiation direction of light from the light source and irradiating the back surface of the irradiation area substantially uniformly (see, for example, Patent Document 1) .

JP, 2008-245694, A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 needs to be provided with an optical member, which causes a problem of cost increase. Further, in the gaming table described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that it is necessary to secure an area for providing an optical member between the reel and the light source.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide identification information without providing an optical member for adjusting the irradiation direction of light from a light source and irradiating the back surface of the irradiation area substantially uniformly. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating the difference in the appearance of as much as possible.

A gaming machine which is one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) capable of playing a game,
A band-like reel band (reel sheet 400) on which plural types of identification information (patterns) which can be identified respectively are drawn, and an annular reel frame (holding frames 401 and 402) which can attach the reel band to the outer periphery; A plurality of variable display portions (reel bodies 200L, 200C, 200R) configured of a reel base (reel support plates 350L, 350C, 350R) to which the reel frame can be attached;
The reel band has the surface on which the identification information is drawn as the outer side with respect to the reel frame, and the other end (other end) of the both ends in the longitudinal direction of the reel band at the other end (remaining portion 508) Attached to the reel frame by overlapping the portion 513),
The identification information includes specific identification information (“7” symbol) that transmits light, and predetermined identification information (“bell” symbol) that does not transmit light more than the specific identification information,
The predetermined identification information is drawn at the other end,
The first area (the upper area of the reel LED substrates 416L, 416C, and 416R of FIG. 23B) and the second area (the middle area of the reel LED substrates 416L, 416C, and 416R of FIG. 23B) and the third area (the upper area of FIG. A specific member (reflector 417) having a partition (a partition plate of the reflector 417) forming the lower areas of the reel LED substrates 416L, 416C, and 416R of FIG.
The first area is located above the second area, and the third area is located below the second area,
In the case where the specific identification information is located in front of the first area, the specific identification information is located in front of the second area, and the specific identification information is located in front of the third area. Even in the case of the above, in order to be visible as if the specific identification information is irradiated with the same or substantially the same light quantity,
The first light emitting means (reel LED 555) is disposed at a position which is within the first area and in which the distance from the lower end of the first area is longer than the distance from the upper end of the first area,
The second light emitting means (reel LED 555) is disposed at the same position in the second area and at the same distance from the lower end of the second area and the distance from the upper end of the second area,
Third light emitting means (reel LED 555) is disposed at a position within the third area and at a position where the distance from the lower end of the third area is shorter than the distance from the upper end of the third area,
Furthermore, the gaming machine
It further comprises reference detection means (reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R) for detecting passage of the rotation reference position of the plurality of variable display portions,
When the rotation reference position is positioned at the detection position (notched portion 408) of the reference detection means, the seams produced when the reel band is attached to the reel frame of the plurality of variable display portions are aligned on a straight line And the plurality of variable display units and the reference detection unit are disposed,
The positional deviation of the reel band with respect to the reel frame can be specified by whether or not the joints of the plurality of variable display portions are aligned in a straight line in a state where the rotation reference position is positioned at the detection position of the reference detection means.
A game machine characterized by
Hereinafter, other means will be described.
(1) A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) capable of playing a game,
A variable display unit (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified,
The identification information includes transmission identification information in which a transmission portion is formed ("7" symbol has a transmission portion 502 which other symbols do not have),
The transmission identification information may be located at a first position or a second position of the variable display unit, and a first light emitting means (reel LED 555) is provided at the rear of the first position. A second light emitting means (reel LED 555) is provided at the rear,
The first position from a recommended viewpoint when the player plays a game (for example, a viewpoint that is optimal for viewing the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R when the player plays the slot machine 1) The same or substantially the same amount of light can be felt when looking at the transmission identification information located at the same position and when looking at the transmission identification information located at the second position from a recommended viewpoint when playing a game As described above, the positional relationship between the first light emitting unit viewed from the transmission identification information located at the first position and the position of the second light emitting unit viewed from the transmission identification information located at the second position For example, in the upper stage area of the reel LED substrate 416L, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs of right and left, are arranged close to the upper side and the left side. Middle row In the area, a pair of three pairs of left and right, total of six reel LEDs 555 are arranged equally up and down and to the left side, and three pairs of left and right, total of six reel LEDs 555 in the lower region of the reel LED substrate 416L. A set of lower and left sides are placed close to each other).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate, as much as possible, the difference in the appearance of the transmission identification information located at the first position and the transmission identification information located at the second position.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
A plurality of the transmission identification information may be provided (see FIG. 2), and may be configured to be simultaneously located at the first position and the second position (see (A) and (B) in FIG. 28). .

  According to such a configuration, even when the transmission identification information located at the first position and the transmission identification information located at the second position are viewed simultaneously, it is possible to eliminate the difference in the appearance as much as possible.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
3 having variable display portions (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R), the variable display portions of 3 are arranged side by side in the lateral direction (see FIGS. 3 and 24), and are arranged at the center The light emitting means (reel LED 555 for the left reel 2L) which emits the identification information which is variably displayed by the variable display (the left reel 2L) disposed in the left direction based on the variable display (the middle reel 2C) The light emitting means (reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R) for emitting the identification information which is variably displayed leftwardly and the variable display portion (right reel 2R) arranged in the rightward direction is shifted rightward It may be configured to be arranged.

  According to such a configuration, by shifting the light emitting means in the direction away from the central variable display unit, it is possible to eliminate as much difference in how the transmission identification information of each variable display unit can be seen.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
There are upper position, middle position and lower position (see FIG. 26) as positions where the identification information can be located, based on the light emitting means (the middle reel LED 555) provided at the rear of the middle position. The light emitting means (the upper reel LED 555) provided at the rear of the upper position is shifted upward, and the light emitting means (the lower reel LED 555) provided at the rear of the lower position is downward It may be configured to be staggered.

  According to such a configuration, by shifting the light emitting means up and down from the middle position serving as the reference, it is possible to minimize the difference in how the transmission identification information is seen in the same variable display unit.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The transmission identification information may be configured to be shrunk (shrink printing).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the transmission identification information more noticeable.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The transparent identification information suggests that the player is given a benefit (for example, transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a predetermined combination (such as a small combination) is improved) by being lined up in one line. May be configured to be the identification information.

  According to such a configuration, it can be suggested that a benefit is given, so that the interest can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the example to which the present invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a six view showing a reel unit. It is a perspective view showing a reel unit. It is an exploded perspective view showing a reel unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of each reel body. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the principal part of each reel body. It is a perspective view showing a reel body. It is a side view of a reel body. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part showing a state in which the reel unit is attached to the housing. (A) is a schematic view of a conventional reel, and (B) is a schematic view of the reel according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a view for explaining an example of a reel sheet 400. FIG. 17 is a diagram for describing a place where the remainder portion 508 of the reel sheet 400 and the other end portion 513 overlap with each other. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part showing a state in which the reel unit is attached to the housing. It is a perspective view showing a reel unit. It is a figure for demonstrating when the reel sheet | seat 400 was wounded appropriately, and when not wounded appropriately. It is a figure for demonstrating the process for making light permeate | transmit. It is a figure for demonstrating the duplication part 422. FIG. (A) is a schematic view of a conventional LED unit, (B) is a schematic view of the LED unit according to the present embodiment. (A) is a schematic view showing the positional relationship between the reel LED and the “7” symbol viewed from the recommended viewpoint in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED, and (B) is a view of the present embodiment In the case of arrangement | positioning of reel LED, it is the schematic which showed the positional relationship of the horizontal direction with respect to reel LED and a "7" pattern seen from a recommendation viewpoint. (A) is a schematic view showing how the "7" pattern looks in the lateral direction in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LEDs, and (B) is a lateral direction in the case of the arrangement of the reel LEDs in the present embodiment. It is the schematic which showed how to see the "7" pattern. (A) is a schematic view showing the positional relationship between the reel LED and the “7” symbol viewed from the recommended viewpoint in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED, and (B) is a schematic view of the present embodiment. In the case of arrangement | positioning of reel LED, it is the schematic which showed the positional relationship of the vertical direction of reel LED and "7" design which were seen from the recommendation viewpoint. (A) is a schematic view showing how the "7" pattern looks in the vertical direction in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LEDs, and (B) is a vertical direction in the case of the arrangement of the reel LEDs according to the present embodiment. It is the schematic which showed how to see the "7" pattern. (A) is the schematic which showed the 1st position and 2nd position on one reel, (B) is the schematic which showed the 1st position and 2nd position on several reel.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51 a, and can transmit the transmission area 51 b corresponding to the see-through window 3. Thus, predetermined effects can be executed in the display area 51a, and the transparent area 51b of the display area 51a is transmitted to allow the reels 2L and 2C to be juxtaposed inside the housing 1a via the perspective window 3. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) can be visually recognized. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of kinds of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. In addition, although the variable display unit is illustrated as an example configured by physical reels, the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting a medal is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 from which the medal is paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  In the front door 1b, as an example of the operation means, the number of bets of the specified number determined according to the game state is set within the range of credits stored as gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player. The MAX BET switch 6 operated at the time of adjustment, the settlement switch 10 operated at the time of settling and returning the credits and the set bet number, the start switch 7 operated at the start of the game, and reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., which are operated when stopping each rotation, are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for reporting information on a game, as an example of the notification means. A credit display 11 on which the number of medals stored as credits is displayed, a gaming assistance display 12 on which the number of medals paid out and an error code etc. are displayed in the event of an error being displayed on the gaming display unit 13 1 BET LED 14 for reporting the number, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, input request LED 17 for notifying that the medal can be inserted, start effective LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is possible, start switch After the operation of 7, during the weight LED19 (in a state of waiting for the start of the rotation of the reel 2L, 2C, 2R is waiting because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) LED19 during the wait, Replay after winning Replay that informs you that the Replay game is LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAX BET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the pay line LN is activated, the operation on the start switch 7 is activated, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet number set, that amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of pay lines may be provided. For example, when the “7” symbol is lined up on one pay line LN, a benefit advantageous to the player (for example, transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a predetermined combination (eg, small combination) improves) Is granted. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the winning is aligned with the pay line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines determined to be a prize, but when a combination (a so-called break line) of a specific winning symbol is aligned with the pay line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol By aligning the combination (e.g., bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination is aligned in the pay line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to variably display symbols, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower sides of the see-through window 3 as display results. When a combination of winning symbols is stopped on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning, and the credit addition or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50). When it is determined, the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 2, a hopper unit 34, a power supply box 100, a reel relay substrate case 370 and the like are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for rotating the reels, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect reference positions, corresponding to the reels 2L to 2R. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing the inserted medal, a hopper motor 34b for discharging the stored medal from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting the payout medal, and the like. The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error. In the setting change state, the winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of (for example, 1 to 6, 6 has the highest payout rate), and a power switch 39 operated when turning the power on / off ing.

  Further, a control board is provided inside the housing 1. In the example of FIG. 4, the game control board 40 which outputs various commands according to the progress of the game while controlling the progress of the game, the effect control board 90 which controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and the driving power source of the electric parts And an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and informing means (game control in FIG. Driving control of display devices such as illustrated on the left side of the substrate 40 is performed. In addition, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  The game control board 40 is mounted with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 and the like. The main control unit 41 directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40 while performing processing relating to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub control unit 91 (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub control unit 91 receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs processing for performing effects, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. To the power supply substrate 101, a hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply substrate 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 or Since the payout of the medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these additional processes are also broadly included in the "game".

  The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game. In the game control process, first, a bet number setting, a bet process for credit settlement, bet number settlement are performed. After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning by random number lottery (internal lottery). When the internal lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after the reels 2L to 2R start to rotate on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. Stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is finished, a prize determination process is performed to determine whether a prize or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the payline. When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of the winning, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the pay line. As a result, the game control process for one game ends, and the game control process for the next one game starts.

  During the game control process, the main control unit 41 performs a process of generating a freeze that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the delay condition is satisfied. The delay condition may be established, for example, by winning or winning a predetermined winning combination, or by the number of digested games reaching a predetermined number of games. Further, an object to be delayed may be, for example, a timing at which the bet number setting can be made, a timing at which reel rotation for game progress is started, a timing at which a stop switch for game progress is activated, or the like.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits, to the sub control unit 91, a command capable of specifying the progress status of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41.

  For example, when a predetermined AT lottery timing is established, sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process for lottery whether to control at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), and it is determined to be controlled to AT and AT is won When it is determined that an AT notification process has been performed to notify the player of the AT winning when a predetermined AT selection notification trigger is established, an AT control process is performed to control the AT. In the AT lottery process of the present embodiment, whether or not to give navistock and the number of navistocks to be given is determined, and in AT control process, AT is controlled according to the given navistock number. . For example, 1 navistock can be controlled by AT until 50 games are consumed. In the AT notification processing, notification is made of navistock awarded by winning AT or winning AT.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 stops the symbol combination advantageous for the player on the pay line LN when receiving a command transmitted when a predetermined lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery process during AT. Execute navigation effects that can identify the operation procedure (pushing order) of. Therefore, the player is advantageous by being controlled by the AT.

[Reel unit]
Next, the detailed structure of the reel unit 2 will be described based on FIGS. FIG. 5 is a six-sided view showing the reel unit. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the reel unit. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the reel unit. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of each reel body. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the main part of FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a reel body. FIG. 11 is a side view of the reel unit. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part showing a state in which the reel unit is attached to the housing. In the following description, the slot machine will be described based on the up, down, left, and right directions when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the reel unit 2 rotationally drives the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R as cylindrical display bands in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. Reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R as drive motors, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R as reference position detection means for detecting reference positions, these reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, Mainly composed of reel support plates 350L, 350C, 350R rotatably supporting the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, and an LED unit 55L irradiating the variable display areas of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back side And a holding member for holding the reels 200L, 200C, 200R and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in parallel in the left-right direction A reel box 351 of Te, primarily consists reel relay board case 370 is attached to the upper surface of the reel box 351.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the reel box 351 is formed of a synthetic resin material in a box shape whose front surface is open. The longitudinal width of the upper plate is shorter than the longitudinal width of the lower plate, and the front opening is inclined upward toward the back, and the lateral width of the upper plate is the lateral width of the lower plate The front opening has a front view trapezoidal shape and is formed to be inclined upward toward the back side. Further, since the left and right sides of the front opening are formed to pass through the approximate rotation center positions of the assembled reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the front upper portion of the assembled reels 2L, 2C, 2R is the front lower portion. It is becoming more exposed than that.

  Furthermore, since the front sides of the left and right side plates are formed to be longer than the rear sides, the front opening is formed to be larger than the area of the back plate. The upper and lower width dimensions are slightly longer than the diameters of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and have a size that can accommodate the rear half of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an outwardly projecting flange piece 352 is formed around the front opening of the reel box 351. Reel support plates 350L, 350C, 350R are attached to the front of the upper side of the flange piece 352 Mounting recesses 353L, 353C, 353R having screw holes of screws 353a are formed corresponding to the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and on the front of the lower side, the screws 354a for mounting the reel support plates 350L, 350C, 350R Mounting recesses 354L, 354C, 354R having screw holes are formed corresponding to the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Further, locking holes 355a and 355b for locking the reel relay substrate case 370 are formed on the left side of the mounting recesses 353L and 353R.

  On the upper surface of the bottom plate, a guide piece 356 for sliding and guiding each reel support plate 350L, 350C, 350R in the front-rear direction is provided upright, and a short positioning piece 357 is provided upright on the rear side The reel support plates 350L, 350C and 350R are inserted between the guide pieces 356 and the positioning pieces 357 and positioned. Further, at positions corresponding to the respective reel support plates 350L, 350C and 350R on the inner surface of the back plate, recessed grooves 358 in which the rear end portions of the reel support plates 350L, 350C and 350R can be fitted extend in the vertical direction In addition, at a position slightly lower than the vertical center of each recessed groove 358, a plug piece 359 supporting each reel supporting plate 350L, 350C, 350R protrudes forward so as to cross each recessed groove 358. It is set up.

  As shown in FIG. 5, upper locking pieces 360a and 360b extending upward are attached by screws on the upper left and right sides of the back surface of the back plate, and on the inside of these, the reel relay board case Mounting recesses 363a and 363b having screw holes 363c to which 370 are attached are formed. Further, a lower locking piece 361 locked to the lower reel support bracket 314 (see FIG. 14) is horizontally attached by a screw (not shown) at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and the lower locking piece At a lower position of 361, a convex strip 362 which is in contact with the inner surface of the back plate 1g (see FIG. 14) of the housing 1a is provided in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the reel relay board case 370 relays the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the game control board 40 and the reel relay board 430. And a substrate base 440 and a substrate cover 441 made of a transparent synthetic resin material for housing a reel LED relay substrate 431 relaying the reel LED 55 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the effect control substrate 90. .

  The reel relay board 430 is connected to a board side connector 432 a to which a connector (not shown) provided on a wire connected to the reel motors 32 L, 32 C, 32 R and the reel sensors 33 L, 33 C, 33 R is connected. A substrate-side connector 432b to which a connector (not shown) provided to the wiring to be connected is connected is disposed on the upper surface 430a.

  The reel LED relay substrate 431 includes a substrate side connector 433a to which a connector (not shown) provided on a wire connected to the LED unit 55 is connected, and a connector provided on a wire connected to the effect control substrate 90 (shown in FIG. The substrate side connector 433b to which is connected is disposed on the left and right sides of the upper surface 431a.

  Next, the reel body 200L will be described. Since the reel bodies 200C and 200R have the same structure as the reel body 200C, only the reel body 200L will be described here, and the description of the reel bodies 200C and 200R will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the reel 2 L has a strip-like reel sheet 400 in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on one surface, and an annular holding frame 401 for holding the left and right end portions of the reel sheet 400 And 402 (also referred to as a reel wheel). The holding frame 401 is formed by a plurality of screws 405c (a part of which is omitted in FIG. 8) on a circular reel mounting board 405 (display band mounting member) fixed to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L relatively non-rotatably. A circular mounting plate 401a attached so as not to allow relative rotation, and an annular portion 401b fixed to a plurality of connection pieces 401c radially extended from the mounting plate 401a. The holding frame 402 is configured of only an annular portion. Further, although not shown in FIG. 8, an integral member for integrally connecting the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402 is provided to the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402. By integrally connecting the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402, a cylindrical shape in which each of the annular portion 401b and the holding frame 402 is an upper bottom surface and a lower bottom surface is formed. The reel 2L is completed by sticking the reel sheet 400 on the outer peripheral surface of each of the annular portion 401b and the holding frame 402 which are integrally connected. The same applies to the reel 2C and the reel 2R.

  Since the annular portion 401 b of the holding frame 401 is disposed at a position shifted leftward with respect to the reel mounting board 405, the connecting piece 401 c inclines from the outer peripheral edge of the reel mounting board 405 toward the left holding frame 401. Extended (see, for example, FIG. 12). As described above, since only the left end side in the lateral width direction is fixed to the rotor 32 d via the holding frame 401, the reel 2 L is supported in a cantilever manner.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 13, the reel support plate 350L is formed in a plate shape of a synthetic resin material, and the front end side portion is concentric with the reel 2L in a side view and has a diameter larger than that of the reel 2L. A small concentric circular arc is formed, and in the front end side of this circular arc, a gap formed between each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are assembled to the reel box 351 A strip-like inter-reel concealment piece 410 for concealing is formed to be orthogonal to the plate-like portion across the longitudinal direction of the front end side of the plate-like portion.

  An attachment piece 411 having an attachment hole 411a of a screw 353a attached to the reel box 351 is projected upward at a position away from the rear end of the inter-reel concealment piece 410 on the upper side of the reel support plate 350L. At the same time, a mounting piece 412 having a mounting hole 412a of a screw 354a for mounting on the reel box 351 is provided in a projecting manner at the lower part. Further, on the rear end face, a convex portion 413 fitted in the concave groove 358 of the reel box 351 is provided to project rearward, and at the rear end central position of the convex portion 413, the insertion piece 359 is inserted. A horizontal slit 414 is formed.

  The lower attachment piece 412 is disposed closer to the front side (player side) than the upper attachment piece 411. That is, as described above, the front opening of the reel box 351 is formed to be inclined upward and to the back side, and the mounting recesses 354L, 354C, 354R are on the front side relative to the mounting recesses 353L, 353C, 353R ( It corresponds to being disposed at the player side). With such a configuration, the upper front portion of the assembled reels 2L, 2C, 2R is exposed to a greater extent than the lower front portion. Then, since the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are vertically rotated so that the symbols move downward from above the see-through window 3, the player moves to the front side at the front upper part of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. As it becomes easy to see the coming pattern, it becomes easy to aim at the pattern.

  A substantially rectangular motor mounting convex portion 415 to which the reel motor 32L is mounted is protruded from the left side surface 350a of the reel supporting plate 350L at a substantially central position of the left side surface of the reel supporting plate 350L. The reel motor 32L is attached to the mounting surface 415b of the housing 415 from the right side with a screw 415a so that the rotor 32d faces the left side.

  The motor mounting convex portion 415 is formed integrally with the plate-like portion by raising a part of the plate-like portion toward the reel 2 L side at the time of molding of the reel support plate 350 L, as particularly shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. Thus, the motor mounting recess 415H is formed at a position corresponding to the motor mounting protrusion 415 on the right side surface 350b. As described above, the motor mounting convex portion 415 is provided on the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L so that the side peripheral wall of the motor mounting convex portion 415 functions as a rib standing on the left side surface 350a. Therefore, the strength of the plate-like portion is enhanced without separately forming a rib or the like.

  Further, a circular heat dissipation hole 415c for heat dissipation of the reel motor 32L is formed at the center of the mounting surface 415b. Further, a positioning frame 415d for determining the mounting position of the reel motor 32L is annularly convexly provided on the periphery of the mounting surface 415b.

  In front of the motor mounting convex portion 415, an LED unit mounting convex portion 418 to which the LED unit 55L is mounted is protruded from the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L. The mounting surface 418b of the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 The LED unit 55L is attached to the LED from the left side with a screw 418a.

  The LED unit mounting convex portion 418 is integrally formed with the plate-like portion by raising a part of the plate-like portion toward the reel 2 L side at the time of molding of the reel support plate 350 L, as particularly shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. As a result, the LED mounting recess 418H is formed at a position corresponding to the LED unit mounting protrusion 418 on the right side surface 350b. As described above, the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 is provided on the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L so that the side peripheral wall of the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 serves as a rib standing on the left side surface 350a. In order to function, the strength of the plate-like portion is enhanced without separately forming a rib or the like.

  The LED unit 55L is composed of a reflector 417 and a reel LED board 416 in which three pairs of left and right reel LEDs 555 as light emitting means are disposed on the upper stage, middle stage and lower stage of the front surface. , And the reel LED substrate 416 is attached by screws 416a. That is, in the LED unit 55L, six reel LEDs 555 are arranged at the upper stage on the front surface, six at the middle stage on the front surface, and six at the lower stage on the front surface.

  The reflector 417 has an upper hole for the upper six reel LEDs 555 to face forward, a center hole for the middle six reel LEDs 555 to face forward, and a lower hole for the lower six reel LEDs 555 to face forward. Are divided into upper, middle, and lower parts by two dividing plates for dividing the holes, and the upper, middle, and lower parts of the variable display area in the reel 2L are respectively reel 2L. In other words, it can be individually irradiated forward from the back side of the reel sheet 400.

  The LED unit mounting convex portion 418 is formed at a front position with a predetermined gap from the motor mounting convex portion 415, and a reinforcing convex is formed between the motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418. The portion 425 is formed to connect the motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418.

  The reinforcing convex portion 425 is formed integrally with the plate-like portion by raising a part of the plate-like portion toward the reel 2 L side at the time of molding the reel support plate 350 L, as particularly shown in FIGS. 10 and 13. Thus, a reinforcing recess 425H is formed at a position corresponding to the reinforcing protrusion 425 on the right side surface 350b. As described above, the reinforcing convex portion 425 is provided so as to connect between the motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 on the left side surface 350 a of the reel support plate 350 L. Since the strength between the motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 is enhanced, the mounting surface 415 b of the motor mounting convex portion 415 is generated by the molding accuracy or bending of the plate portion or the vibration due to the driving of the reel motor 32L. It is avoided that a change occurs in the orientation of the mounting surface 418b of the LED unit mounting projection 418 with respect to the above.

  That is, when the direction of the mounting surface 418b with respect to the mounting surface 415b changes, a change occurs in the irradiation direction of the reel LED 555 with respect to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L, and the irradiation direction of the LED with respect to the symbol deviates. It is possible to preferably maintain the positional relationship of

  Further, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 426 are erected on the right side surface 350b of the reel support plate 350L, and deformation due to deformation or vibration during molding of the plate-like portion of the reel support plate 350L is prevented. In particular, between the motor mounting recess 415H and the LED unit mounting recess 418H, a rib 426 facing in the vertical direction is erected so as to cross the reinforcing recess 425H, and the bending strength is reinforced by the reinforcing recess 425H.

  The motor mounting convex portion 415 is convexly provided on the left side surface 350 a so as to have a height at which the mounting surface 415 b is separated from the left side surface 350 a of the reel support plate 350 L by the protrusion width L 1.

  The LED unit mounting convex portion 418 has a height such that the mounting surface 418b is separated from the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L by a protrusion width L2 which is shorter than the protrusion width L1. A projection 350a is provided (L1> L2). That is, the protrusion width L1 of the motor mounting convex portion 415 with respect to the left side surface 350a is larger than the protruding width L2 of the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 by the difference width L3 (L3 = L1-L2).

  The reinforcing convex portion 425 is convex on the left side surface 350 a so that the left side surface is disposed at a position separated from the left side surface 350 a of the reel support plate 350 L by a separation width L 4 which is shorter than the projecting width L 2. It is set up (L2> L4).

  The motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 are disposed in a state of being inclined forward and front around the rotor 32 d of the reel motor 32 L so that the irradiation direction of the reel LED 555 is slightly upward. Thus, as shown in FIG. 14, the reel LED substrate 416 is disposed so as to be substantially orthogonal to the player's eye gaze position EP <b> 1, that is, substantially parallel to the see-through window 3. That is, since the rotor 32d is located slightly lower than the eye position EP1 which is a reference in design, the motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 are substantially at the virtual line connecting the rotor 32d and the eye position EP1. Arranged in parallel.

  The motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 are formed in a region surrounded by the reel 2L on the left side surface 350a. That is, the reel motor 32L and the LED unit 55L are disposed so as to be accommodated in the annular reel 2L.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 12, the main body 32b of the reel motor 32L is provided with a metal sensor attachment for attaching the reel sensor 33L while the rotor 32d is projected on the surface 32c facing the reel attachment board 405. A plate 480 (detection means attachment plate) is removed by a screw 481. The sensor mounting plate 480 is a series of a first mounting plate portion 480a attached to the opposing surface 32c, a second mounting plate portion 480b to which the reel sensor 33L is attached, a first mounting plate portion 480a and a second mounting plate portion 480b. The second mounting plate portion 480b is disposed on the right side of the first mounting plate portion 480a via the step portion 480c, that is, at a position separated from the reel mounting plate 405. . The step width L5 of the step 480c is approximately 2 mm.

  The first mounting plate portion 480a is formed with a notch portion 482 for avoiding the rotor 32d, and even in a state where the reel mounting board 405 is attached to the rotor 32d, between the reel mounting board 405 and the opposing surface 32c. It can be inserted from the side and screwed to the opposite surface 32c. Further, the first mounting plate portion 480a is mounted such that the second mounting plate portion 480b is positioned above the main body 32b.

  A pair of mounting holes 483 are formed in the second mounting plate portion 480b in parallel to an imaginary line passing through the rotor 32d, and the locking claws of the reel sensor 33L are locked in these mounting holes 483. Thus, the wiring C1 can be attached so as to extend outward, that is, to the side opposite to the rotor 32d. The pair of mounting holes 483 are formed at locations corresponding to the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the reel sensor 33L.

  On the side of the mounting hole 483, a wiring hook 485 for suppressing the wiring C1 extended outward from the reel sensor 33L in the state of facing the rotor 32d, and a wiring C1 suppressed by the wiring hook 485 Wiring holes 484 for insertion are formed on the 350L side (right side). As described above, after the wiring C1 is extended toward the outside of the reel motor 32L, the wiring C1 is pressed inward by the return wiring hook 485 and then sent to the right, so that it can be attached so as not to interfere with the reel mounting board 405 .

  The reel mounting board 405 is composed of a disc-shaped reel mounting portion 405a and an annular bending piece portion 405b which is bent from the peripheral edge of the reel mounting portion 405a toward the reel motor 32L. A through hole 406 extends rightward at the center position of the reel attachment portion 405a, and the rotor 32d is fixed to the through hole 406 by press fitting so as not to allow relative rotation. Further, a plurality of small diameter holes 407a and a large diameter hole 407b are formed in the reel attachment portion 405a to reduce the weight. The plurality of small diameter holes 407a are formed to correspond to the screws 481 described above, so that the screws 481 can be attached by inserting a tool such as a driver from the left side of the small diameter holes 407a.

  At a predetermined position of the bending piece portion 405b, a notch portion 408 as a detected portion detected by the reel sensor 33L is formed. Therefore, after the reel mounting board 405 is fixed to the rotor 32d by press-fitting, by attaching the sensor mounting plate 480 to the opposing surface 32c, the bent piece 405b is inserted between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the reel sensor 33L. Therefore, the notch 408 as the detected portion is detected by the reel sensor 33L as the notch 408 turns by the rotation of the reel mounting board 405. Thus, the reference position of the reel 2L can be detected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the cutaway portion 408 as the detected portion is formed on the metal reel mounting board 405 fixed to the rotor 32d so as not to be relatively rotatable, and the reel sensor 33L is a reel motor It is attached to the sensor attachment plate 480 directly attached to the 32L main body 32b. That is, since the reel sensor 33L as the detection unit and the cutout portion 408 as the detection target are respectively attached to the common reel motor 32L, positional deviation occurs between the reel sensor 33L and the cutout portion 408. Because it is difficult, it is possible to accurately detect the reference position, so that it is possible to accurately perform the fluctuation and the stop of the reel accompanying the execution of the game and the execution of the reel effect.

  In addition, the notched portion 408 is not formed on the holding frame 401 of the synthetic resin material constituting the reel 2L, but is formed on the metal reel mounting board 405 for fixing the reel 2L to the rotor 32d so as not to be relatively rotatable. Since the reference position detection is performed at a position not separated as much as possible from the rotor 32d, a detection error or the like due to, for example, deformation of the holding frame 401 is less likely to occur.

  Further, in order to arrange the reel sensor 33L between the second mounting plate portion 480b and the reel mounting plate 405, it is not necessary to extend the rotor 32d to separate the reel mounting plate 405 from the main body 32b of the reel motor 32L. Not only can the motor 32L be made compact, but also the display band can be rotated stably. In particular, since the second mounting plate portion 480b is disposed outside the main body 32b, the reel sensor 33L can be released accordingly even if the reel mounting board 405 is brought close to the main body 32b. Regardless, the reel mounting plate 405 can be fixed to the rotor 32d.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, at the upper position of the motor mounting convex portion 415 on the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L, a wiring hook 419 for locking the wiring C2 connected to the reel LED substrate 416 is provided. While being formed, on the rear side, the wiring C2 connected to the reel LED substrate 416 and the wiring C1 in which the wirings connected to the reel motor 32L and the reel sensor 33L are converged are collectively inserted on the right side. Wiring holes 420 are formed for this purpose.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 14, the wires C1 and C2 inserted from the wiring hole 420 to the right side of the reel support plate 350L are upward from between the attachment piece 411 and the rear end of the inter-reel concealment piece 410. In the state of being sent out, it is held by the wiring presser 421 attached to the right side surface 350b by the screw 421a. That is, the wires C1 and C2 are inserted upward from the right side surface 350b side of the reel support plate 350L, and are wired vertically in the vicinity of the flange piece 352 of the reel box 351, from the upper side of the front opening of the reel box 351. Is also sent upward from the front position, and connected to the reel relay substrate 430 attached to the upper surface 351 a of the reel box 351.

  Thus, the reels 2L supported by the reel support plate 350L by inserting the wires C1 and C2 into the right side surface 350b side of the reel support plate 350L and then inserting them upward from the right side surface 350b side of the reel support plate 350L. It is possible to insert the wires C1 and C2 upward without interference. Although the reel 2C adjacent to the right is present on the right side, by making it possible to assemble each reel body 200L, 200C, 200R with the reel box 351, some clearance is provided between the reel body 2C and the adjacent reel body 2C. Since it is necessary to hold the wiring, it is easy to insert the wiring C1 and C2 upward without interference. On the other hand, since the distance between the reel support plate 350L and the reel 2L can be made as close as possible, the gap between the reels can be minimized, and the reel width can be increased accordingly.

  As shown in FIG. 14, since the arrangement position of the wiring presser 421 is slightly behind the rotation center P1 of the reel 2L at the upper end of the reel support plate 350L, the player can normally make lines C1 and C2 Not only when viewed from the position EP1, but also when viewed from a position lower than the eye position EP1, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be delivered upward from the upper part in an inconspicuous place. Further, since the inter-reel concealing piece 410 does not exist in the portion for feeding the wires C1 and C2 upward, the heat of the reel motor 32L can be efficiently dissipated upward from this gap. In particular, in recent years, the reel 2L may not only be rotated in the forward direction, but may be rotated in the reverse direction or slightly vibrated as an effect. By efficiently discharging to the outside of the reel in the direction indicated by the white arrow in FIG.

  The reel box 351 in which the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the reel relay substrate case 370 are integrally assembled is, as shown in FIG. 13, a lower locking piece 361 on the lower reel support fitting 314 provided on the back plate 1g. Is inserted from above and locked, the back surface 351b is held close to the inner surface of the back plate 1g. Also, in the held state, the back of the ridge 362 is in contact with the back of the back plate 1g, and the back 351b is held parallel to the back plate 1g, and the left and right upper locking pieces 360a, 360b are Since it is disposed on the front of the left and right pressing pieces (not shown) of the upper reel support fitting 311, the pressing claws (not shown) are rotated to place the upper locking pieces 360a and 360b between the pressing pieces (not shown). By holding, the reel box 351 is stably held.

  Further, the reel unit 2 is attached to the inner surface of the back plate 1g so that the variable display area formed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R faces the see-through window 3. Further, at the upper position of the reel unit 2, a rendering device unit 70 mounted on the back of the front door 1 b so that the upper panel 112 constituting the perspective window for rendering provided above the perspective window 3 faces the internal device. Is provided.

  The reel box 351 is disposed so as to cover the rear side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, so that the upper surface 351a is disposed on the back side of the tops of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the reel box 351 has a back Since the back surface 351b is held close to the inner surface of the plate 1g, the top surface 351a is disposed closer to the back plate 1g than the center position in the front-rear direction of the housing 1a.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the arrangement position of the LED unit 55L is changed according to the change of the width dimension of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are in advance the reel support plates 350L, 350C. The position relationship with the reel LED 55 does not greatly change by being provided at a position away from one side surface of the 350R. Therefore, it is possible to easily cope with the change of the width dimensions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R without changing the positional relationship between the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and the LED unit 55L as much as possible.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the reel motor 32L is directly attached to the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350, the case of using the wide reel 2LA in the upper drawing and the narrow reel 2LA in the lower drawing In this case, the position of the reference line P passing through the center in the lateral width direction in the variable display area of the reel 2LA is shifted. That is, since the reel motor 32L is fixed at a position biased to the reel support plate 350L side in the width direction of the reel, the reel 2LA width can be changed only by expanding and contracting the opposite side based on the reel support plate 350L. Therefore, when the width of the holding frame 401 is changed or the reel width is changed, the relative position of the LED unit 55L with respect to the reel motor 32L is changed.

  On the other hand, in the reel 2L of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15B, the mounting surface 415b of the motor mounting convex portion 415 in which the reel motor 32L is provided on the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350. The position of the reference line P passing through the center in the widthwise direction in the variable display area of the reel 2L in the case where the wide reel 2L in the upper drawing and the narrow reel 2L in the lower drawing are attached. There is no shift. That is, since the reel motor 32L is fixed at a position away from the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L, the reel 2L approaches the center position in the width direction of the reel 2L. The relative position of the LED unit 55L with respect to the reel motor 32L does not change even if the reel width is changed by changing the left and right width of the holding frame 401.

  Therefore, the width of the reel 2L can be changed without changing the relative positional relationship between the reel motor 32L and the LED unit 55L, and the arrangement position of the reel motor 32L in the reel width direction is shifted, and the rotation balance of the reel is improved. There is no change. In particular, when the reel width is increased in the direction away from the reel support plate 350L as in the wide reel shown in FIG. 15A, the width dimension of the holding frame 401 becomes longer, so holding is performed when the reel is stopped or reversely rotated. The load applied to the frame 401 is increased, and bouncing or the like is likely to occur at the time of stop, but since the reel 2L of the present embodiment can expand and contract in the left and right direction, the above problems hardly occur.

  In addition, since it is possible to avoid that the left and right width of the holding frame 401 becomes too large according to the change of the reel width, that is, the length of the connecting piece 401c is increased, It is possible to prevent the occurrence of micro-vibration.

  Further, since the reel motor 32L is mounted on the mounting surface 415b of the motor mounting convex portion 415 provided to project from the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350, the mounting surface 415b is mounted as compared with the case of direct mounting on the left side 350a. In this case, the drive of the reel motor 32L and the vibration due to the stop of the reel are less likely to occur.

  In the above embodiment, the reel motor 32L is mounted on the mounting surface 415b of the motor mounting convex portion 415 protruding from the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350, but provided at a position away from the left side surface 350a. For example, a spacer or the like of another member may be provided on the left side surface 350 a and attached to the left side surface of the spacer. Furthermore, although the motor mounting concave portion 415H is formed on the opposite surface of the motor mounting convex portion 415, the motor mounting concave portion 415H may be formed thick.

  In the above embodiment, the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 for attaching the LED units 55L, 55C, 55R is provided in a protruding manner, but even if the LED units 55L, 55C, 55R are directly attached to the left side surface 350a good.

  Furthermore, the reel motor 32L may be attached to the end faces of a plurality of mounting bosses (not shown) or the like protruding from a plurality of locations on the left side surface 350a.

[Reel Sheet 400]
Next, the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, although the reel sheet 400L of the left reel 2L will be described, the configuration is the same for the reel sheets 400C and 400R of the other reels 2C and 2R. The reel sheet 400 is formed by bonding a strip-shaped graphic sheet printed with a design along a longitudinal direction to a strip-shaped transparent member which can be bent in an annular shape. The symbol on the reel sheet 400 is printed with colored ink etc. (for example, it is printed in yellow if it is a bell symbol), and the portion other than the symbol is printed with ink of a predetermined color (white in this embodiment) etc. It is done. That is, a reel sheet 400 is formed with a white background and a pattern drawn at predetermined intervals.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the transmitting portion 502 is provided at the central portion of the "7" symbol (net 7, black 7, white 7). In the present embodiment, the outline portion of the “7” symbol (transmission identification information, high transparency pattern) is printed with colored ink or the like, and the other portion is the transmission portion 502. The transmission portion 502 is subjected to processing to increase the transmittance (the degree of transmission) as compared with the portions other than the transmission portion 502 (see FIG. 21). Therefore, the amount of light transmitted by the light emitted from the reel LED 555 is larger in the transmitting portion 502 than in the portion other than the transmitting portion 502. Therefore, when the “7” symbol is irradiated, it is possible for the player to visually recognize that the transmitting portion 502 is shining.

  Further, the transmitting portion 502 is formed by shrink printing (shrink processing). Shrinking printing is a printing method that causes irregular reflection of light by generating wrinkles on the surface of a pattern. Therefore, when the light is irradiated from the LED unit 55L to the transmitting portion 502, the light is irregularly reflected to brighten the transmitting portion 502 (that is, the central portion of the "7" symbol sparkles) and visually recognized by the player. It can be done. The transmissive portion 502 may have a higher transmittance than the portion other than the transmissive portion 502, and may not perform shrink printing.

  Among the both ends of the reel sheet 400L, the end on the symbol ("watermelon" symbol) side of the symbol number "0" is "one end 505", and the end on the symbol ("bell" symbol) side of the symbol number "20" And “other end 504”. Further, the entire area of the reel sheet 400 includes the entire symbol area 512 and the excess area 508X. The whole design area 512 is an area within the range in which the design is printed. The remaining area 508 </ b> X is an area on one end 505 side of the entire area of the reel sheet 400. In the present embodiment, the surplus area 508X is an area where the design is not printed.

  Next, the symbol area of each symbol will be described. The symbol area is a virtual area (that is, invisible to the player or the like) in which each symbol is drawn. The symbol region is a rectangular region divided by the total number of symbols (20 in the present embodiment) in the longitudinal direction of the entire symbol region 512, and all symbol regions have the same shape. The length of the horizontal side of the symbol region is the width of the reel sheet 400, and the length of the vertical side of the symbol region is the length obtained by dividing the length in the longitudinal direction of the entire symbol region 512 by the total number of symbols. By forming each symbol at the center of each symbol area of the symbol sheet, it is possible to print each symbol evenly (that is, the distance between adjacent symbols is the same).

  As shown in FIG. 16, for example, the symbol area of the bell symbol of the symbol number 20 is a symbol area 513X. Further, in the reel sheet 400, a portion having a surplus area 508X is referred to as a "remaining portion 508", and a part having a symbol area 513X is referred to as a "other end 513". The line indicating the lower side of the symbol area 513X is described in order to make it easy to specify the symbol area 513X, and no line is actually drawn.

  Next, details of the remaining area 508X will be described. The surplus area 508X includes a colored area 508C provided on the other end 504 side and a transparent area 508D provided on the one end 505 side. The colored area 508C is an area to which the same decoration as the decoration in the entire pattern area 512 is applied, that is, the same color as the color (white) of the area other than the area where the pattern itself is formed Area. Also, the transparent region 508D is not colored (decorated) and is transparent. The transparent area 508D is a part of the transparent member. Moreover, the area where the design of the design sheet is printed corresponds to the whole design area 512 and the colored area 508C. That is, since the length in the longitudinal direction of the pattern sheet can be made shorter than the length in the longitudinal direction of the transparent member, the cost of the pattern sheet can be reduced. The length of the transparent member in the longitudinal direction may be equal to or greater than the length of the symbol sheet in the longitudinal direction.

  Further, the boundary between the entire design area 512 and the colored region 508C is referred to as a "first line 508A", and the boundary between the colored region 508C and the transparent region 508D is referred to as a "second line 508B". The first line 508A and the second line 508B are described to facilitate identification of the colored area 508C and the transparent area 508D, and the first line 508A and the second line 508B are actually drawn. Not.

  A decorative symbol 506 different from the symbol is printed on the side between the symbols adjacent to each other (for example, on the matching sides in the adjacent symbol area) and on the side of the reel sheet 400L. In the example of FIG. 16, the decorative pattern 506 is a black-painted rhombus. Further, on the other end 504 of the reel sheet 400L, a first decorative symbol 506a which is the lower half of the decorative symbol 506 is printed. The first decorative pattern 506 a is triangular because it is the lower half of the decorative pattern 506. In the example of FIG. 16, the first decorative pattern 506 a is printed such that one side of the triangle is located on the side of the other end 504. In the colored area 508C, a second decorative pattern 506b, which is the upper half of the decorative pattern, is printed. The first decorative pattern 506 a is triangular because it is the lower half of the decorative pattern 506. In the example of FIG. 16, the second decorative pattern 506 b is printed such that one side of the triangle is located on the second line 508 </ b> B.

[Reel sheet 400 winding process]
Next, how to wind the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The winding of the reel sheet 400 may be manually performed by a worker, or may be automatically performed by a winding device. In the present embodiment, an example in which a worker manually winds the reel sheet 400 will be described. Further, along the longitudinal direction of the reel sheet 400, adhesive portions are provided at positions on both sides of the reel sheet 400 to be adhered to the holding frames 401 and 402. Here, the bonding portion is an adhesive, a double-sided tape, or the like.

  Next, the flow of the winding process of the reel sheet 400 will be described. First, the reel sheet 400 is spread and placed on the work table so that the surface of the entire design area 512 is directed downward. Then, the mark 401d (see FIG. 17) added to the annular portion 401b of the holding frame 401 matches the one end 505, and one side of the reel sheet 400 and the outer peripheral portion of the annular portion 401b The operator rolls the holding frame 401 in the stretching direction of the reel sheet 400 so as to be bonded by the above. In addition, since the holding frame 402 also integrally rolls by rolling the holding frame 401, the other side of the reel sheet 400 and the holding portion are held by the adhesive portion provided on the other side of the reel sheet 400. It is also glued to the annular part of the frame 402.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17, the other end portion 513 and the remainder portion 508 are superimposed so that the other end portion 513 is outside (upper side) than the remainder portion 508, and the reel sheet 400L is wound. That is, the reel sheet 400 is annularly wound on the reel frame so that the design drawn in the design area is directed outward. The bell symbol drawn in the symbol area of the other end 513 comes to the outside. In addition, of the both sides of the remainder portion 508, the side facing the other end 513 (the side of the remainder area 508X), and the other side of the other end 513 opposite to the side on which the bell symbol is drawn An adhesive portion is provided on at least one of the faces. In the present embodiment, an adhesive portion is formed in the transparent region 508D, and the symbol region 513X is adhered to the surplus region 508X by the adhesive portion, and the reel sheet 400 is wound around the holding frames 401 and 402.

[About inspection method of misalignment]
Next, the inspection method of the positional deviation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. FIGS. 18 and 19 are a side view and a perspective view of the reel sheet 400 and the holding frame 401 and 402 in which the reel sheet 400 is wound annularly. In the reel sheet 400, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a seam 400a and an overlapping portion 422 are formed by overlapping the remaining portion 508 and the other end 513 of the reel sheet 400.

  Further, the reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the joint 400a is at a specific position. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting board 405 so as not to allow relative rotation, and the reel mounting board 405 is attached to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L so as to prevent relative rotation. Formed on the front door 1b when the reel 2L is rotated so as to be in the reference state in which the reel sensor 33L detects a specific location (notch 408) of the reel 2L in the assembled state in the reel box 351 The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the joint 400 a can be seen through the see-through window 3.

  The same applies to the reel 2C. The holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting plate 405 so as not to allow relative rotation, and the reel attachment plate 405 is attached to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32C so as to prevent relative rotation. It is formed on the front door 1b when the reel 2C is rotated so as to be in a reference state in which the reel sensor 33C detects a specific portion (notched portion 408) of the reel 2L in a state assembled to the reel box 351 The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the joint 400a is visible through the see-through window 3.

  The same applies to the reel 2R. The holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting board 405 so as not to allow relative rotation, and the reel mounting board 405 is attached to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32R so as to prevent relative rotation. It is formed on the front door 1b when the reel 2R is rotated so as to be in a reference state in which a specific portion (notched portion 408) of the reel 2R is detected by the reel sensor 33R in a state assembled to the reel box 351 The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the joint 400a is visible through the see-through window 3.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to be in the reference state, the joint 400a of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is covered by the reel box 351. And the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a, and in the state where the open surface is closed by the front door 1b, it is possible to view through the transparent window 3 formed in the front door 1b It is arranged in a straight line at the position where

  Next, an inspection method for finding positional deviation of the reel sheet 400 will be described. In the case where the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 is inspected before the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1 a in the manufacturing process of the slot machine 1, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351 In this state, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch 408 of the reel mounting board 405 are made to coincide with each other. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are moved so that the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is at a specific position. At this time, drive signals are input to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R until the notch portions 408 are detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, so that the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, and the reel mounting board 405 The notch 408 can be matched.

  Then, the above-mentioned reel unit 2 is disposed at a prescribed position, and the laser line is irradiated. At this time, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R assembled to the reel unit 2 align the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R with the cutouts 408 of the reel mounting board 405, the laser line is a joint 400a. If the position of the joint 400a is not coincident with the position irradiated by the laser line, the reel sheet 400 and the holding frame 401, 402 are not coincident with each other. It can be found that there is a misalignment with the The inspection instrument shown in FIG. 18 will be described in a modified example.

[About the first line 508A and the second line 508B]
Next, the first line 508A and the second line 508B will be described. In the present embodiment, it has been described that the reel sheets of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are wound around the holding frames 401, 402 by the manual work of the worker. Therefore, the reel sheet 400 may not be wound properly depending on the skill of the worker. FIG. 20A is a view showing the vicinity of the joint 400a when the reel sheet 400 is properly wound, and FIG. 20B is a vicinity of the joint 400a when the reel sheet 400 is not appropriately wound. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20A, a suitable winding method of the reel sheet 400 is such that the other end 504 of the reel sheet and the first line 508A coincide with each other. With such proper winding, it is possible to make the intervals between adjacent patterns all equal. However, some workers with low work levels may not wind properly (may wind improperly). For example, the reel sheet 400 may be wound without the other end 504 of the reel sheet and the first line 508A coinciding with each other. For example, as an improper winding method of the reel sheet 400, the other end 504 and the second line 508B may be wound in unison. Even when the winding is improperly performed as described above, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), since the colored region 508C which is colored in the same color as the entire design region 512 is exposed, It is possible to prevent the reel sheet 400 from looking unnatural.

  When the other end 504 and the second line 508B coincide and the reel sheet 400 is wound, the distance between the bell symbol of symbol number 20 and the watermelon symbol of symbol number 0 and the other symbol numbers The distance between adjacent symbols will be different. However, when the other end 504 and the second line 508B coincide with each other and the reel sheet 400 is wound, the decorative symbol 506 is formed by combining the first decorative symbol 506a and the second decorative symbol 506b. Be done. Therefore, even if the winding is improper, it is possible to reduce the unnaturalness caused by such different distance events.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the reel sheet 400 is appropriately wound, only the second decorative pattern 506b is not exposed, and only the first decorative pattern 506a is exposed. The player usually pays attention to the symbols on the reels, not the decorative symbols 506. Therefore, even if the reel sheet 400 is appropriately wound and only the second decorative pattern 506b is not exposed and only the first decorative pattern 506a is exposed, it is possible to prevent the reel sheet 400 from appearing unnaturally.

  Further, even if the reel sheet 400 is wound such that the other end 504 does not coincide with the first line 508A and the other end 504 is positioned in the colored area 508C, the other line 504 starts from the first line 508A. Since the colored area up to the point is exposed, it is possible to prevent the reel sheet 400 from appearing unnaturally.

[Processing for transmission]
Next, processing for transmitting light emitted from the LED unit 55 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21A is a view of the “7” pattern having the transmitting portion 502 as viewed from the back side, and FIG. 21B is a view of the “bell” pattern, which is a pattern not having the transmitting portion 502 FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the frame 550 is not applied to the area of the transmission part 502 in the entire area where the “7” pattern is drawn, but the frame is not applied to the area other than the transmission part 502. There are 550. The frame 550 is a member that reduces the transmittance of light from the LED unit 55. Therefore, in the region of the transmitting portion 502, the light transmittance can be improved more than in the region other than the transmitting portion 502. In addition, since the transmissive printing is performed on the transmissive portion 502, light emitted from the LED unit 55 can be irregularly reflected in the transmissive portion 502, causing the transmissive portion 502 to be bright and to be recognized by the player. Can. On the other hand, since the symbol (in the example of FIG. 21B, the bell symbol) other than the “7” symbol does not have the transmitting portion 502, the frame 550 is provided in all the regions.

  In addition, about how to apply the frame 550, first, after printing the design on the whole design area 512 of the design sheet, the design sheet is reversed and the frame 550 in which the outline of each design is shaped is the same as the design. You may make it print on coordinates (cover the back of each pattern with a frame). Also, the printing of the design and the printing of the frame may be performed simultaneously (that is, double-sided printing of the design and the frame). In addition, after printing the design on the entire design area 512 of the design sheet, attach a frame 550 in which the outline of each design is shaped by a worker or the like manually (cover the back side of each design with the frame) You may do so. Moreover, although the example using the frame 550 which shaped the outline of each symbol in the example of FIG. 21 is demonstrated, you may make it coat | cover all the symbols by one frame, for example.

  The 1 frame is, for example, a frame of the same shape as the entire graphic region 512. In addition, a symbol sheet may be attached by using a transparent member as a frame. Even in these configurations, the transmission portion 502 may be formed by hollowing out the frame.

  Further, although it has been described in the present embodiment that the light transmittance is reduced by forming a frame, a frame that improves the light transmittance may be formed.

[Regarding Overlap Part 422 of Reel Seat 400]
Next, the relationship between the symbol area 513X and the surplus area 508X in the overlapping portion 422 of the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 22, a thick line indicates the overlapping portion 422 of the reel sheet 400. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the area of the symbol area 513X and the area of the surplus area 508X are designed to be equal. Further, in the present embodiment, the adhesion portion is formed on the entire area of the surplus area 508X, and the surplus part 508 is adhered to the other end 513 by the adhesion part. 22 (B) and (C) will be described in a modified example.

[Replacement of Reel LED 555]
Next, the arrangement of the reel LEDs 555 in the LED unit 55L for the left reel 2L, the LED unit 55C for the middle reel 2C, and the LED unit 55L for the right reel 2R will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a schematic view showing the LED unit 55L, the LED unit 55C, and the LED unit 55R. In the illustrated example, the LED unit 55L, the LED unit 55C, and the LED unit 55R as viewed from the EP 1 shown in FIG. 14 are shown.

  FIG. 23A is a schematic view showing the arrangement of a conventional reel LED 555. As shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, the LED unit 55L, the LED unit 55C, and the LED unit 55R are shown. The LED unit 55L includes a reel LED substrate 416L and eighteen reel LEDs 555. In the upper stage region of the reel LED substrate 416L, a set of three reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs in the left and right, is equally arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, in the middle region of the reel LED substrate 416L, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right is equally arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, in the lower area of the reel LED substrate 416L, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs in the left and right, is equally arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions.

  The LED unit 55C includes a reel LED substrate 416C and eighteen reel LEDs 555. In the upper stage region of the reel LED substrate 416C, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right is equally arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, in the middle region of the reel LED substrate 416C, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right is equally disposed in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, in the lower region of the reel LED substrate 416C, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three pairs in the left and right direction is equally disposed in the vertical and horizontal directions.

  The LED unit 55R includes a reel LED substrate 416R and eighteen reel LEDs 555. In the upper stage region of the reel LED substrate 416R, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right is equally arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, in the middle region of the reel LED substrate 416R, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right is equally arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, in the lower region of the reel LED substrate 416R, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right is equally disposed in the vertical and horizontal directions.

  FIG. 23 (B) is a schematic view showing the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, the LED unit 55L, the LED unit 55C, and the LED unit 55R are shown. The LED unit 55L includes a reel LED substrate 416L and eighteen reel LEDs 555. In the upper stage region of the reel LED substrate 416L, a set of three reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs on the left and right sides, is arranged to be closer to the upper side and to the left. Further, in the middle stage region of the reel LED substrate 416L, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right is disposed so as to be vertically even and close to the left. Further, in the lower region of the reel LED substrate 416L, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs on the left and right, is disposed on the lower side and on the left side.

  The LED unit 55C includes a reel LED substrate 416C and eighteen reel LEDs 555. In the upper stage region of the reel LED substrate 416C, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right, is disposed so as to be equally close to the upper side. Further, in the middle region of the reel LED substrate 416C, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total of three on the left and right is equally disposed in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, in the lower region of the reel LED substrate 416C, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs on the left and right sides, is arranged to be uniformly even on the left and the lower side.

  The LED unit 55R includes a reel LED substrate 416R and eighteen reel LEDs 555. In the upper stage region of the reel LED substrate 416R, a set of three reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs on the left and right, is arranged to be closer to the upper side and to the right. Further, in the middle region of the reel LED substrate 416R, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs on the left and right, is arranged to be vertically even and close to the right. Further, in the lower area of the reel LED substrate 416R, a set of six reel LEDs 555 in total, three pairs on the left and right, is disposed on the lower side and on the right side.

[About the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 and the "7" symbol in the lateral direction]
Next, the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 and the “7” symbol in the lateral direction, as viewed from the recommended viewpoint 600, will be described using FIG. FIG. 24 is a schematic view showing a cross section of pay line LN when slot machine 1 is viewed from above. In the illustrated example, the symbol "7" is present on the payline LN. The recommended viewpoint 600 is an optimal viewpoint for viewing the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, for example, when the player plays a game in the slot machine 1. For example, the viewpoint of the player when the player sits on a chair and plays the slot machine 1 is set as the recommended viewpoint 600. Further, for example, the eye position EP1 as a design reference shown in FIG. The recommended viewpoint 600 is not limited to this, and any position may be used as the recommended viewpoint 600.

  FIG. 24A is a schematic view showing the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 as viewed from the recommended viewpoint 600 and the “7” symbol in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555. In the illustrated example, the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are shown. The left reel 2L includes an LED unit 55L and a reel sheet 400. The middle reel 2C includes an LED unit 55C and a reel sheet 400. The right reel 2R includes an LED unit 55R and a reel sheet 400.

  Further, in the illustrated example, the LED unit 55L includes a reel LED substrate 416L and a reel LED 555. The LED unit 55C includes a reel LED board 416C and a reel LED 555. The LED unit 55R includes a reel LED substrate 416R and a reel LED 555. Since FIG. 24A is a view showing a cross section of the pay line LN, two reel LEDs 555 are shown in the LED unit 55L, the LED unit 55C, and the LED unit 55R.

  In the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LEDs 555, as shown in FIG. 23A, in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, the reel LEDs 555 are at the same positions on the reel LED substrate 416. It is arranged. Specifically, on the reel LED substrate 416L of the left reel 2L, each pair of reel LEDs 555 is disposed at a distance of left and right x from the center P of the reel LED substrate 416L. Further, on the reel LED substrate 416C of the middle reel 2C, each pair of reel LEDs 555 is disposed at a distance of x from the center P of the reel LED substrate 416C. Further, on the reel LED substrate 416R of the right reel 2R, each pair of reel LEDs 555 is disposed at a distance of x from the center P of the reel LED substrate 416R.

  In the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the middle reel 2C passes only the transmission portion 502 of the “7” pattern drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the middle reel 2C. That is, in the middle reel 2 </ b> C, only the transmitting portion 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the middle reel 2C, the light generated by the LED 555 can effectively reach the player. Thereby, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is improved.

  On the other hand, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L passes not only through the transmitting portion 502 of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L but also through the transmitting portion 502. That is, in the left reel 2 </ b> L, a part other than the transmitting part 502 in the reel sheet 400 exists between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, the left reel 2L is blocked by, for example, the frame 550, and the light generated by the LED 555 can not effectively reach the player. As a result, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is reduced.

  Further, a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R passes not only through the transmitting portion 502 of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the right reel 2R but also through the transmitting portion 502. That is, in the right reel 2R, a part other than the transmitting part 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, the right reel 2R is blocked by, for example, the frame 550, and the light generated by the LED 555 can not effectively reach the player. As a result, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is reduced.

  Further, in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, in the reel sheet 400 of the middle reel 2C, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the middle reel 2C passes through equally spaced from the center P is there. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L is a position shifted to the right from the center P. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the right reel 2R, the position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R is a position shifted to the left from the center P. Therefore, in the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the right side of the "7" symbol appears bright and the left side appears dark. In addition, for the "7" symbol of the middle reel 2C, the entire "7" symbol appears bright. In addition, the “7” symbol of the right reel 2R looks bright on the left side of the “7” symbol and dark on the right. Thus, in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, how the player sees the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, how the "7" symbol of the middle reel 2C looks, and the "7" symbol of the right reel 2R. The appearance of is different.

  FIG. 24B is a schematic view showing the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 seen from the recommended viewpoint 600 and the “7” symbol in the lateral direction in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are shown. The left reel 2L includes an LED unit 55L and a reel sheet 400. The middle reel 2C includes an LED unit 55C and a reel sheet 400. The right reel 2R includes an LED unit 55R and a reel sheet 400.

  Further, in the illustrated example, the LED unit 55L includes a reel LED substrate 416L and a reel LED 555. The LED unit 55C includes a reel LED board 416C and a reel LED 555. The LED unit 55R includes a reel LED substrate 416R and a reel LED 555. Since FIG. 24B is a view showing a cross section of the pay line LN, two reel LEDs 555 are shown in the LED unit 55L, the LED unit 55C, and the LED unit 55R.

  In the case of the arrangement of the reel LEDs 555 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23B, the reel LED 555 differs from the reel LED substrate 416 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. It is placed in position. Specifically, on the reel LED substrate 416L of the left reel 2L, each pair of reel LEDs 555 is disposed at a distance from the center P of the reel LED substrate 416L to the left a and a distance from the right b. Further, on the reel LED substrate 416C of the middle reel 2C, each pair of reel LEDs 555 is disposed at a distance of x from the center P of the reel LED substrate 416C. Further, on the reel LED substrate 416R of the right reel 2R, each pair of reel LEDs 555 is disposed at a distance from the center P of the reel LED substrate 416R to the left b and a distance from the right a.

  Distance x, distance a and distance b are optimum values according to the positional relationship between left reel 2L and recommended viewpoint 600, the positional relationship between middle reel 2C and recommended viewpoint 600, and the positional relationship between right reel 2R and recommended viewpoint 600. Is decided. For example, in the present embodiment, since the recommended viewpoint 600 is between the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, the position of the reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L and the reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416R centering on the middle reel 2C. However, depending on the position of the recommended viewpoint 600, it is asymmetric.

  In the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the middle reel 2C is only the transparent portion 502 of the “7” design drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the middle reel 2C. Pass through. That is, in the middle reel 2 </ b> C, only the transmitting portion 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the middle reel 2C, the light generated by the LED 555 can effectively reach the player. Thereby, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is improved.

  Further, a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L only passes through the transmission portion 502 of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L. That is, in the left reel 2 </ b> L, only the transmitting portion 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the left reel 2L, the light generated by the LED 555 can effectively reach the player. Thereby, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is improved.

  Further, a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R only passes through the transmission portion 502 of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the right reel 2R. That is, in the right reel 2R, only the transmitting portion 502 of the reel sheet 400 exists between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the right reel 2R, the light generated by the LED 555 can effectively reach the player. Thereby, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is improved.

  Further, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, in the reel sheet 400 of the middle reel 2C, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the middle reel 2C passes equally from the center P to the left and right. Position. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, positions through which a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L passes are positions equally spaced from the center P on the left and right. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the right reel 2R, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R passes from the center P to the left and right even positions. Therefore, the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire "7" symbol. In addition, for the "7" symbol of the middle reel 2C, the entire "7" symbol appears bright. In addition, the “7” symbol of the right reel 2R looks bright in the entire “7” symbol. As described above, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, the manner in which the player sees the “7” symbol of the left reel 2L, the manner in which the middle reel 2C “7” symbol looks, and the “right reel 2R The 7 "pattern looks the same.

[About the horizontal direction of "7" design]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, how the “7” symbol in the horizontal direction is viewed in the LED unit 55L of the left reel 2L, the LED unit 55C of the middle reel 2C, and the LED unit 55L of the right reel 2R will be described.

  FIG. 25 (A) is a schematic view showing the appearance of the “7” symbol in the lateral direction in the case of the arrangement of the conventional reel LED 555 shown in FIG. 24 (A). In the illustrated example, the "7" symbol present on the payline LN of the left reel 2L, the "7" symbol present on the payline LN of the middle reel 2L, and the "7" present on the payline LN of the right reel 2L. A symbol is shown.

  As described above, in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555 shown in FIG. 24A, a position where a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the middle reel 2C passes through the reel sheet 400 of the middle reel 2C. Is a uniform position from the center P to the left and right. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L is a position shifted to the right from the center P. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the right reel 2R, the position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R is a position shifted to the left from the center P.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25A, the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L appears bright on the right side of the "7" symbol and dark on the left side. In addition, for the "7" symbol of the middle reel 2C, the entire "7" symbol appears bright. In addition, the “7” symbol of the right reel 2R looks bright on the left side of the “7” symbol and dark on the right. Thus, in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, how the player sees the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, how the "7" symbol of the middle reel 2C looks, and the "7" symbol of the right reel 2R. The appearance of is different.

  In the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L and the "7" symbol of the right reel 2R may be dark in positions different from those in the example shown in FIG. For example, the central portion of the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L may be dark. Also, for example, the central portion of the "7" symbol of the right reel 2R may be darkened.

  FIG. 25B is a schematic view showing how the “7” symbol in the lateral direction is viewed in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 24B. In the illustrated example, the "7" symbol present on the payline LN of the left reel 2L, the "7" symbol present on the payline LN of the middle reel 2L, and the "7" present on the payline LN of the right reel 2L. A symbol is shown.

  As described above, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LEDs 555 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 24B, a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LEDs 555 of the middle reel 2C in the reel sheet 400 of the middle reel 2C. The position through which the mark passes is an equal position from the center P to the left and right. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, positions through which a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L passes are positions equally spaced from the center P on the left and right. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the right reel 2R, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R passes from the center P to the left and right even positions.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25B, the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire "7" symbol. In addition, for the "7" symbol of the middle reel 2C, the entire "7" symbol appears bright. In addition, the “7” symbol of the right reel 2R looks bright in the entire “7” symbol. As described above, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, the manner in which the player sees the “7” symbol of the left reel 2L, the manner in which the middle reel 2C “7” symbol looks, and the “right reel 2R The 7 "pattern looks the same.

  In addition, in the case of arrangement | positioning of reel LED555 of this Embodiment, the appearance of "7" design of the horizontal direction in ineffective line LM1 is also the same as the appearance of "7" design of the horizontal direction in the pay line LN mentioned above. In addition, the manner in which the player sees the "7" symbol on the left reel 2L, the manner in which the "7" symbol on the middle reel 2C looks, and the manner in which the "7" symbol on the right reel 2R looks. That is, even in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, how the player sees the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, how the middle reel 2C sees the "7" symbol, and the right reel 2R The appearance of the "7" symbol of will be the same.

  Further, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment, the appearance of the "7" symbol in the lateral direction on the invalid line LM2 is also the same as the appearance of the "7" symbol in the lateral direction on the payline LN described above. In addition, the manner in which the player sees the "7" symbol on the left reel 2L, the manner in which the "7" symbol on the middle reel 2C looks, and the manner in which the "7" symbol on the right reel 2R looks. That is, also in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, the way the player looks at the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the way the middle reel 2C looks at the "7" symbol, and the right reel 2R The appearance of the "7" symbol of will be the same.

[About the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 and the “7” symbol in the vertical direction]
Next, the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 and the “7” symbol in the vertical direction, as viewed from the recommended viewpoint 600, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a schematic view showing a cross section of the left reel 2L when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the side. In the illustrated example, the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 and the “7” symbol in the vertical direction when the “7” symbol exists in each of the upper, middle and lower portions of the left reel 2L is shown. In the present embodiment, since the symbol arrangement of the left reel is as shown in FIG. 1, there is no case where the “7” symbol simultaneously stops on the upper, middle and lower stages of the left reel 2L. The arrangement of the reels is not limited to the arrangement shown in FIG. 1, and the upper end, middle and lower ends of the left reel 2L may have an arrangement in which the “7” symbol may be simultaneously stopped.

  FIG. 26A is a schematic view showing the positional relationship in the longitudinal direction between the reel LED 555 and the “7” symbol viewed from the recommended viewpoint 600 in the case of the arrangement of the conventional reel LED 555. FIG. In the illustrated example, the left reel 2L is shown. The left reel 2L includes an LED unit 55L and a reel sheet 400. Further, in the illustrated example, the LED unit 55L includes a reel LED substrate 416L and a reel LED 555. Note that FIG. 26A is a view showing a cross section of the left reel 2L, so three reels LED 555 are shown in the LED unit 55L.

  In the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LEDs 555, as shown in FIG. 23A, the reel LEDs 555 are arranged at the same positions on the reel LED substrate 416 in each of the upper, middle and lower stages of the left reel 2L. ing. Specifically, on the upper stage of the reel LED substrate 416L, a pair of reel LEDs is arranged at the center Q1 of the upper stage of the reel LED substrate 416L, and two pairs of reel LEDs 555 are arranged at equal positions from the reel LED 555 ing. Further, in the middle stage of the reel LED substrate 416L, a pair of reel LEDs are disposed at the center Q2 of the middle stage of the reel LED substrate 416L, and two pairs of reel LEDs 555 are disposed at equal vertical positions from the reel LED 555. In the lower part of the reel LED substrate 416L of the left reel 2L, a pair of reel LEDs is arranged at the center Q3 of the lower part of the reel LED substrate 416L, and from this reel LED 555 two pairs of reel LEDs 555 are arranged at equal vertical positions. It is done.

  In the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the middle reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L is only the transparent portion 502 of the “7” pattern drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L. Pass through. That is, in the middle stage of the left reel 2L, only the transmitting portion 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the middle of the left reel 2L, the light generated by the LED 555 can be effectively reached to the player. Thereby, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is improved.

  On the other hand, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the upper reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L is not only the transparent portion 502 of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L Pass through. That is, in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, a part other than the transmitting part 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, for example, it is blocked by the frame 550 etc., and the light generated by the LED 555 can not effectively reach the player. As a result, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is reduced.

  Further, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the lower reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L is not only the transparent part 502 of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L Pass through. That is, in the lower part of the left reel 2L, a part other than the transmitting part 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, for example, the frame 550 etc. is blocked, and the light generated by the LED 555 can not be effectively reached to the player. As a result, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is reduced.

  Further, in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the middle step reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L passes equally from the center Q2 Position. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the upper reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position shifted downward from the center Q1. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 on the lower side of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position shifted upward from the center Q3. Therefore, in the upper part of the left reel 2L, the "7" symbol appears bright below the "7" symbol and dark above. In the middle "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the entire "7" symbol appears bright. In the lower left "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the upper side of the "7" symbol appears bright and the lower side appears dark. Thus, in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, how the player sees the "7" symbol on the upper side of the left reel 2L, how the "7" symbol looks in the middle, and the "7" symbol on the lower side It is different.

  FIG. 26B is a schematic view showing the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 as viewed from the recommended viewpoint 600 and the “7” symbol in the vertical direction in the case of the arrangement of the reel LEDs 555 according to the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, the left reel 2L is shown. The left reel 2L includes an LED unit 55L and a reel sheet 400. Further, in the illustrated example, the LED unit 55L includes a reel LED substrate 416L and a reel LED 555. Note that FIG. 26 (B) is a view showing a cross section of the left reel 2L, so three reels LED 555 are shown in the LED unit 55L.

  In the case of the arrangement of the reel LEDs 555 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23B, the reel LEDs 555 are arranged at different positions on the reel LED substrate 416 in each of the upper stage, middle stage and lower stage of the left reel 2L. It is arranged. Specifically, on the upper stage of the reel LED substrate 416L, a pair of reel LEDs are arranged at a distance of y from the center Q1 of the upper stage of the reel LED substrate 416L, and two pairs of the upper and lower equal positions from the reel LED 555 A reel LED 555 is disposed. Further, in the middle stage of the reel LED substrate 416L, a pair of reel LEDs are disposed at the center Q2 of the middle stage of the reel LED substrate 416L, and two pairs of reel LEDs 555 are disposed at equal vertical positions from the reel LED 555. In the lower part of the reel LED substrate 416L of the left reel 2L, a pair of reel LEDs is disposed at a distance y from the center Q3 of the lower part of the reel LED substrate 416L to the lower y. Reel LED 555 is arranged.

  The optimum value of the distance y is determined by the positional relationship between the left reel 2L and the recommended viewpoint 600. For example, in the present embodiment, since the recommended viewpoint 600 is between the upper and lower portions of the left reel 2L, the position of the reel LED 555 in the upper portion of the reel LED substrate 416L and the reel LED substrate centering on the middle of the left reel 2L. The position of the lower reel LED 555 on the lower side 416 L is symmetrical, but it is asymmetric depending on the position of the recommended viewpoint 600.

  In the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the middle reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L is the transmission of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L. Only the part 502 is passed. That is, in the middle stage of the left reel 2L, only the transmitting portion 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the middle of the left reel 2L, the light generated by the LED 555 can be effectively reached to the player. Thereby, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is improved.

  Further, a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the upper reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L only passes through the transmitting portion 502 of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L. That is, in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, only the transmitting portion 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the light generated by the LED 555 can effectively reach the player. Thereby, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is improved.

  Further, a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the upper reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L only passes through the transmitting portion 502 of the “7” symbol drawn on the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L. That is, in the lower part of the left reel 2L, only the transmitting portion 502 of the reel sheet 400 is present between the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555. Therefore, in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the light generated by the LED 555 can be effectively reached to the player. Thereby, the degree of recognition of the "7" symbol by the player is improved.

  Further, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, the position passing through the straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the middle reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L is the center Q2. From the top to the bottom is even. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 on the upper stage of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position equally spaced from the center Q1. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 on the lower side of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position equally spaced from the center Q3. Therefore, in the middle "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the entire "7" symbol looks bright. In addition, the “7” symbol on the upper side of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire “7” symbol. Also, the lower part "7" symbol of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire "7" symbol. Thus, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, how the player sees the "7" symbol in the middle of the left reel 2L, how the player sees the "7" symbol in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, and the left The lower part of the reel 2L, "7" symbol looks the same.

[About how to look in the vertical direction of the "7" symbol]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the appearance of the “7” symbol in the vertical direction in the LED unit 55L of the left reel 2L will be described.

  FIG. 27A is a schematic view showing how the “7” symbol in the vertical direction is seen in the case of the arrangement of the conventional reel LED 555 shown in FIG. 26A. In the illustrated example, the "7" symbol present in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the "7" symbol present in the middle of the left reel 2L, and the "7" symbol present in the lower stage of the left reel 2L are shown There is.

  As described above, in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555 shown in FIG. 26A, a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the middle reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L. The position through which the mark passes is equal to the upper and lower positions from the center Q2. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the upper reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position shifted downward from the center Q1. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 on the lower side of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position shifted upward from the center Q3.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27A, the upper side “7” symbol of the left reel 2L looks bright on the lower side of the “7” symbol and dark on the upper side. In the middle "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the entire "7" symbol appears bright. In the lower left "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the upper side of the "7" symbol appears bright and the lower side appears dark. Thus, in the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, how the player sees the "7" symbol on the upper side of the left reel 2L, how the "7" symbol looks in the middle, and the "7" symbol on the lower side It is different.

  In the case of the conventional arrangement of the reel LED 555, the "7" symbol on the upper side of the left reel 2L and the "7" symbol on the lower side of the left reel 2L are also different in position from the example shown in FIG. is there. For example, the central portion of the upper end "7" symbol of the left reel 2L may become dark. In addition, for example, the central portion of the “7” symbol on the lower side of the left reel 2L may be darkened.

  FIG. 27B is a schematic view showing how the “7” symbol in the vertical direction is viewed in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 26B. In the illustrated example, the "7" symbol present in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the "7" symbol present in the middle of the left reel 2L, and the "7" symbol present in the lower stage of the left reel 2L are shown There is.

  As described above, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 26B, the recommended viewpoint 600 and the middle reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L The positions through which the connected straight lines pass are equal positions above and below the center Q2. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 on the upper stage of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position equally spaced from the center Q1. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 on the lower side of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position equally spaced from the center Q3. Therefore, in the middle "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the entire "7" symbol looks bright. In addition, the “7” symbol on the upper side of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire “7” symbol. Also, the lower part "7" symbol of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire "7" symbol. Thus, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, how the player sees the "7" symbol in the middle of the left reel 2L, how the player sees the "7" symbol in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, and the left The lower part of the reel 2L, "7" symbol looks the same.

  In the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment, the appearance of the "7" design in the longitudinal direction in the middle reel 2C is the same as the appearance of the "7" design in the longitudinal direction in the left reel 2L described above. In the middle of the reel 2C, the player sees the middle "7" symbol, the middle reel 2C shows the upper "7" symbol, and the middle reel 2C shows the lower "7" symbol. It will be the same. Further, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment, the appearance of the "7" design in the vertical direction on the right reel 2R is the same as the appearance of the "7" design in the vertical direction on the left reel 2L described above. In the middle of the right reel 2R, the player sees the "7" symbol in the middle of the right reel 2R, the top of the right reel 2R shows the "7" symbol, and the bottom of the right reel 2R shows the "7" symbol. It will be the same.

[About how to look in the horizontal and vertical directions of "7" symbol]
As described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LEDs 555 according to the present embodiment, the appearance of the “7” symbol in the lateral direction is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Will look the same. Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment, the appearance of the “7” symbol in the longitudinal direction is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. In each, the upper side, the middle side and the lower side have the same appearance. Therefore, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment, the appearance of the “7” symbol is the same in any position of the effective line LN and the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4.

  FIG. 28A is a schematic view showing a first position and a second position on one reel. In the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment, for example, the “7” symbol in the first position shown in FIG. 28A and the “7” symbol in the second position , Looks the same way. FIG. 28B is a schematic view showing a first position and a second position on a plurality of reels. In the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 of the present embodiment, for example, the “7” symbol in the first position shown in FIG. 28A and the “7” symbol in the second position , Looks the same way. The combination of the first position and the second position is not limited to the illustrated example, and may be any combination of positions on the activated line LN and the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4. Also, the "7" symbol may be configured to be simultaneously positioned at the first position and the second position.

  Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  (1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23B, FIG. 24B, and FIG. 26B, the player is positioned in the first position from the recommended viewpoint 600 when playing a game. The same or substantially the same amount of light when looking at the “7” symbol (transmission identification information) and when looking at the “7” symbol located at the second position from the recommended viewpoint 600 when the player plays a game The positional relationship between the reel LED 555 as viewed from the “7” symbol located at the first position and the positional relationship between the reel LED 555 as viewed from the “7” symbol located at the second position are made different so that This makes it possible to eliminate as much as possible the difference between the appearance of the "7" symbol located at the first position by the player and the appearance of the "7" symbol located at the second position.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of “7” symbols are provided, and as shown in FIGS. 28 (A) and 28 (B), the first position and the second position are simultaneously performed. May be located. In this case, the player can view a plurality of "7" symbols simultaneously. In this embodiment, since the difference between the manner in which the player sees the “7” symbol located at the first position and the manner in which the “7” symbol located at the second position is seen can be eliminated as much as possible. Even when viewing multiple "7" symbols at the same time, differences in appearance can be minimized.

  (3) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 24, the slot machine 1 has three, the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, which are arranged side by side in the lateral direction. It has a reel. In addition, the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L for emitting identification information that the left reel 2L arranged in the left direction fluctuates and displayed with reference to the middle reel 2C arranged in the center is shifted in the left direction and arranged in the right direction. A reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R that emits identification information which is variably displayed on the arranged right reel 2R is shifted in the right direction.

  With this configuration, in the reel sheet 400 of the middle reel 2C, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the middle reel 2C is close to the left and right positions from the center P. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L is close to the left and right even positions from the center P. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the right reel 2R, the position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R is close to the left and right even positions from the center P. Therefore, the "7" symbol of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire "7" symbol. In addition, for the "7" symbol of the middle reel 2C, the entire "7" symbol appears bright. In addition, the “7” symbol of the right reel 2R looks bright in the entire “7” symbol.

  As described above, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, the manner in which the player sees the “7” symbol of the left reel 2L, the manner in which the middle reel 2C “7” symbol looks, and the “right reel 2R The 7 "pattern looks the same. That is, by shifting the reel LED 555 of the left reel 2L and the reel LED 555 of the right reel 2R in the direction away from the middle reel 2C, the transmission identification information of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R It is possible to eliminate the difference in appearance as much as possible.

  (4) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, there are upper stage position, middle stage position and lower stage position as positions where identification information can be located. The upper reel LED 555 provided at the rear of the upper position is shifted upward based on the middle reel LED 555 provided at the rear of the middle position, and the lower reel LED 555 provided at the rear of the lower position is the lower reel LED 555 It is arranged to be shifted downward.

  According to this configuration, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the middle reel LED 555 of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position equally spaced from the center Q2. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 on the upper stage of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position equally spaced from the center Q1. Further, in the reel sheet 400 of the left reel 2L, a position passing a straight line connecting the recommended viewpoint 600 and the reel LED 555 on the lower side of the reel LED substrate 416L is a position equally spaced from the center Q3. Therefore, in the middle "7" symbol of the left reel 2L, the entire "7" symbol looks bright. In addition, the “7” symbol on the upper side of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire “7” symbol. Also, the lower part "7" symbol of the left reel 2L looks bright in the entire "7" symbol.

  Thus, in the case of the arrangement of the reel LED 555 according to the present embodiment, how the player sees the "7" symbol in the middle of the left reel 2L, how the player sees the "7" symbol in the upper stage of the left reel 2L, and the left The lower part of the reel 2L, "7" symbol looks the same. That is, by displacing the upper reel LED 555 and the lower reel LED 555 in the direction away from the middle level, it is possible to eliminate the difference in how the transmission identification information is seen in the same reel as much as possible.

  (5) In the present embodiment, shrink printing is performed on the "7" symbol. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the "7" symbol more noticeable.

  (6) In the present embodiment, as the “7” symbol is arranged in a line of 1, the player is given a benefit (for example, transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a predetermined combination (such as navistock or predetermined combination) improves. ) Is identification information that suggests that it is given. According to such a configuration, it can be suggested that a benefit is given, so that the interest can be improved.

  (7) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the reel sheet 400 holds the holding frame so that the other end 513 (the symbol area 513X) overlaps the remainder 508 (the remainder area 508X). It is wound into 401 and 402. The overlapping portion 422 of the annularly wound reel sheet 400 has a double structure of the remainder portion 508 and the other end portion 513 and thus is different from the overlapping portion 422 (a non-overlapping portion). Light transmittance is lower than that. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the other end 513 (symbol region 513X) forming the overlapping portion 422, a bell symbol 510 which is a symbol not having the transmitting portion 502 is drawn. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the loss of the effect when light is emitted from the LED unit 55.

  In addition, a symbol (“7” symbol) having a transmitting portion 502 is drawn at a predetermined position of a portion other than the overlapping portion 422 (that is, a portion having a higher transmittance than the overlapping portion 422). Therefore, when light is emitted from the LED unit 55 to the pattern having the transmitting portion 502, the light can be transmitted from the transmitting portion 502 at a high transmittance, so the "7" pattern is clear to the player. The light from the LED unit 55 can be effectively used. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the transparent portion 502 is printed by shrink printing. Therefore, the transmitting portion 502 can be brightened and visually recognized.

  (8) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20A, the area of the pattern area 513X and the area of the surplus area 508X are designed to be equal, and the adhesion part is formed in the whole area of the surplus area. . Therefore, the other end 513 of the reel sheet 400 and the surplus portion 508 can be firmly fixed.

  (9) In the present embodiment, the area of the area where the “7” symbol having the transmitting portion 502 is drawn (that is, the size of the “7” symbol) is the symbol having no transmitting portion 502 (“7 The symbol is larger than the area of the area where the symbol other than the symbol is drawn (that is, the size of the symbol other than the '7' symbol). Therefore, the player who has the transparent portion 502 can be made more noticeable to the player than the symbol which does not have the transparent portion 502, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The area in which the design is drawn may be the area of the design itself. The region of the symbol itself is the region of the contour shape of the symbol. For example, the region of the bell symbol itself is the region of the contour shape of the bell.

  (10) In the present embodiment, the reel sheet 400 is wound in an annular manner, with one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 aligned with the mark 401 d. Therefore, for example, when the reel sheet winding process is performed manually by the operator, the operator can easily recognize the winding start position of the reel sheet 400, thereby reducing the load on the reel sheet winding process. can do.

  In addition, with one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 aligned with the mark 401 d, the reel sheet 400 is wound in an annular shape, whereby each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is in the reference state. The joint 400a can be viewed in a straight line. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the reliability of the result of the misalignment inspection method.

  (11) The remaining area 508X of the present embodiment includes a colored area 508C and a transparent area 508D. Therefore, even if the reel sheet 400 can not be wound properly (even if the other end 504 and the second line 508B are wound so as to match), the colored region 508C can be exposed. You can prevent it from appearing naturally. Further, even if the reel sheet 400 can not be wound properly, it is preferable that the joint 400a be designed to be visible when the reel is rotated to be in the reference state.

  Further, in the excess area 508X, the colored area 508C is decorated while the transparent area 508D is not decorated. Therefore, the decoration cost can be reduced.

  (12) In the present embodiment, when each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is in the reference state, the joint 400a of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is on a straight line (see FIG. 19). It becomes possible. Therefore, the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found by comparing the joint 400a in the straight line with the normal position specified by the laser line.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications applicable to the present invention will be described. In addition, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described embodiment and the technical items described in the following modification may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment May be replaced with the technical matters described in the following modified examples, and the technical matters described in the following modified examples may be further combined and implemented with respect to the substituted ones. .

[About the configuration of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R]
In the embodiment described above, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are arranged such that the appearance of the "7" symbol in the lateral direction is similar to that of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. And the right reel 2R, the positions of the reel LEDs 555 are different. Specifically, the reel LED substrate 416L is used for the left reel 2L, the reel LED substrate 416C is used for the middle reel 2C, and the reel LED substrate 416R is used for the right reel 2R.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to arrange, for example, three side by side reels configured to sense the same or substantially the same light quantity when viewing transmission identification information stopped at at least two positions on one reel. . For example, the reel LED substrate 416C may be used for each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. In this case, since the same reel LED substrate 416C is used for all reels of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, mounting errors can be prevented during assembly. Further, for each reel, the appearance of the middle "7" symbol, the appearance of the upper "7" symbol and the appearance of the lower "7" symbol are the same.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, a configuration in which the appearance of the “7” symbol looks the same at any position of the activated line LN and the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 has been described as an example, but the present invention is limited thereto Absent. For example, what is necessary is just the structure from which the appearance of "7" pattern becomes the same in the position of at least 2 places of the effective line LN and the ineffective lines LM1-LM4.

[About transparency]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that a difference in the degree of transmission is provided depending on the presence or absence of the transmission portion 502 in a plurality of types of symbols. In the following, a pattern having a high degree of transmission is referred to as a “high transmission degree pattern (transmission identification information)”, and a pattern having a low transmission degree is referred to as a “low transmission degree pattern”. In addition, a symbol drawn in the symbol area 513X is referred to as "specific symbol". In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the high transmittance pattern is the “7” symbol, the low transmittance symbol is the symbol other than the “7” symbol, and the specific symbol is a predetermined symbol (from the low transmittance symbols) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the "bell" symbol (symbol number 20) is used. However, the following method may be used as a method of providing a difference in the degree of transmission in a plurality of types of symbols.

  As a first method, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided by the transmittance of the entire design. For example, the high transmittance pattern may be a symbol whose transmittance is generally high in the symbol, and the low transmittance symbol may be a symbol whose transmittance in the entire symbol is low. For example, the high transmission design may be printed with a predetermined ink that increases the transmission, and the amount (thickness) of the frame formed on the back of the design may be reduced. In addition, the low transmittance pattern may be printed with a predetermined ink that lowers the transmittance, and the amount (thickness) of the frame formed on the back of the pattern may be increased. That is, when the first method is used, a symbol having low transmittance (a symbol with low transmittance) is drawn on the other end 513, and a symbol having a high transmittance as a whole (a symbol with high transmittance) Is drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  In addition, the height of the transmittance may be determined based on whether the transmittance is higher than a predetermined transmittance, and the transmittance of one symbol is compared with the transmittance of the other symbol to determine whether it is high. You may do so. In addition, the judgment as to whether the transmittance is high may be made by irradiating light to the design by the LED unit 55 and visually judging by the inspector, and the irradiated light is measured and measured. It may be determined from the result.

  The low transmittance pattern may be a symbol whose transmittance is 0% (that is, a symbol through which the light from the LED unit 55 is not transmitted at all). Further, the high transmittance pattern may be a symbol whose transmittance is 100% (that is, a symbol through which all the light from the LED unit 55 is transmitted).

  As a second method, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided by the total area of the transmission portions. For example, the high transmittance design is a design in which the total area of the transmission parts is large, and the low transmittance design is a design in which the total area of the transmission parts is small. That is, when the second method is used, a symbol (a transmittance low symbol) having a small total area of the transmitting portions is drawn on the other end 513, and a symbol having a large total area of the transmitting portions (a high transmittance pattern) Is drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  As a third method, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided according to the number of transmission parts. For example, the high transmission design is a design with a large number of transmission parts, and the low transmission design is a design with a small number of transmission parts. That is, when the third method is used, a symbol having a small number of transmitting parts (a symbol having low transmittance) is drawn on the other end 513, and a symbol having a large number of transmitting parts (a symbol having high transmittance) is , It is drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  In addition, the low transmittance pattern and the high transmittance pattern are obtained by combining at least two of the first to third methods and the method determined by the "presence or absence of the transmission part" described in the present embodiment. May be determined. In this case, the inspector or the like may determine the degree of transmission of light by visual observation or the like to determine the low transmittance pattern and the high transmittance pattern.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the specific symbol (the symbol drawn on the other end 513) is described as a symbol having a low degree of transmission (in the present embodiment, the symbol without the transmitting portion 502) . However, the specific symbol may be a symbol not subjected to shrink printing regardless of the degree of transparency. For example, in the case where a plurality of types of symbols include a symbol having a transmitting portion and being crimped and printed, and a symbol having a transmitting portion but not being crimped, the specific symbol is a transmitting portion. However, it may be a pattern that has no shrink printing. Even when the specific symbol has a transmission part but is not a shrink print, the effect when the light is irradiated from the LED unit 55 can be maintained.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the high permeability design is the "7" design. However, the high transparency pattern may be another symbol (e.g., a "bell" symbol, etc.). Furthermore, it is preferable that the high transparency pattern is a symbol that is derived to provide advantageous benefits for the player. Here, the benefit is a game value (the number of medals betted) used to play a game, such as transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a predetermined combination (such as a small combination) is improved, such as navigation stock The game ball) may have a value directly affecting the rate of the game value to be provided to the player to be occupied (the payout rate of the medal or the game ball). Another benefit may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, notification or notification of information for specifying whether or not the so-called AT latent condition which is in non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and is determined to be controlled by AT The information to be executed so as to actually be in the AT latent state with a predetermined reliability when notified (that is, the latent indication information indicating the AT latent state) may be reported.

  In addition, as the benefit, execution of the effect production (such as the appearance of special characters), execution of the setting value suggestion effect for suggesting the set value that has been set, in the gaming shop where the gaming machine was installed by collecting a certain number For example, it may be a point grant exchangeable with a defined service, a display of a QR code (registered trademark) capable of downloading privilege video and privilege information at a predetermined website, and the like.

[About the overlap 422]
(1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22A, the area of the remainder area 508X and the area of the symbol area 513X are made the same, and the remainder 508 and the other end 513 are made to overlap. As described. However, the present invention is not limited to FIG. 22 (A), and may be overlapping as shown in FIG. 22 (B) or (C). Note that a thick line indicates the overlapping portion 422.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram showing a case where the area of the surplus area 508X is smaller than the area of the symbol area 513X. As shown in FIG. 22B, when the remainder portion 508 and the other end portion 513 are overlapped, one end 505 exists below the bell pattern 510 (the back side). By the overlapping method as shown in FIG. 22B, the surplus portion 508 can be made smaller than in the case of FIG. 22A, and the cost of the reel sheet 400 can be reduced.

  FIG.22 (C) is a figure which shows the case where the area of a remainder area | region is made larger than the area of the pattern area | region 513X. By the overlapping method as shown in FIG. 22B, the area of the overlapping portion 422 can be increased as compared with the case of FIG. 22A, and the fixing can be performed more firmly.

  (2) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the other end portion 513 forming the overlapping portion 422 draws a pattern with a low degree of transmission. However, a pattern having a high degree of transparency may be drawn on the other end 513 forming the overlapping portion 422. In this case, in the other end portion 513 forming the overlapping portion 422, a portion having a high degree of transmission (for example, the transmitting portion 502) is not drawn in the pattern having a high degree of transmission, and a portion having a low degree of transmission is drawn. Just do it. Specifically, when the bell symbol 510 shown in FIG. 22 (B) has a transmitting portion, the transmitting portion is not drawn in the overlapping portion but drawn in a portion different from the overlapping portion (non-overlapping portion) Let's do it. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the light from the LED unit 55 from being irradiated and to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement of the patterns.

  In addition, when a portion with a high degree of transmission (for example, the transmitting portion 502) is drawn on the overlapping portion 422, post-processing that increases the transmittance with respect to the overlapping portion 422 on the back side of the portion with a high degree of transmission. May be performed. The post-processing is, for example, a process of hollowing out the overlapping part 422 on the back side of the part with high transparency. By performing such post-processing, it is possible not to lose the effect when light is emitted from the LED unit 55, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of arrangement of symbols.

  (3) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the remainder portion 508 and the other end portion 513 are overlapped as the winding method of the reel sheet 400. However, the reel sheet 400 may be wound without such duplication. Specifically, the remainder portion 508 is not provided. That is, one end of the reel sheet 400 is not 505 but 508A. When the reel sheet 400 is wound, the adhesive 508 is provided on the back side of the reel sheet 400 so that the other end 504 abuts and the contact is maintained. Specifically, the bonding portion is a bonding member (for example, a rectangular adhesive tape or the like) extending in a predetermined direction. Specifically, the adhesive member is adhered so as to straddle the abutting point (that is, the joint 400a). Thus, the reel sheet 400 can be wound annularly without providing the surplus portion 508, and the cost of the reel sheet 400 can be reduced.

  In addition, when such an adhesive member is used, although the overlapping portion 422 is not formed, a double structure is formed by the adhesive member and the reel sheet 400 at a portion where the adhesive member is provided. Therefore, it is preferable not to draw a pattern having a high degree of transmission or not to draw a portion having a high degree of transmission at the portion of the double structure (that is, the portion where the adhesive member is applied). As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect of the light emitted from the LED unit 55 from being lost without providing the surplus portion 508.

  In the case where a pattern with a high degree of transmission or a portion with a high degree of transmission is drawn at a location where a double structure is formed by the adhesive member and the reel sheet 400, the degree of transmission is high as a post-process. A process of hollowing out a portion of a double structure on the back side of a pattern or a portion with high transparency may be performed.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the overlapping portion 422 is formed by providing the bonding portion in the entire area of the surplus area 508X and bonding the surplus part 508 and the other end 513. However, the area where the adhesion portion of the excess area 508X is provided may be a partial area of the excess area 508X. For example, a bonding portion may be provided at the edge on the one end 505 side of the surplus region 508X, and the surplus portion 508 and the other end 513 may be bonded. According to such a configuration, the cost of the bonding portion can be reduced.

[Reel Sheet 400]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the decorative symbol is a rhombus. However, the shape of the decorative pattern is not limited to the rhombus, and may be another shape (for example, a triangular shape). Also, although the decorative symbols are described as being drawn between adjacent symbols, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may draw a decorative pattern every predetermined number of (for example, two) symbols, or may be drawn corresponding to a predetermined pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol is described as being drawn on one side of the reel sheet 400, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative symbol is drawn on both sides of the reel sheet 400. May be

  (2) In the present embodiment, it is described that the transparent region 508D is formed because the design sheet having a length shorter than the length in the longitudinal direction of the transparent member is adhered to the transparent member. However, the target to which the graphic sheet is adhered may be any member other than a transparent member as long as it is a band-shaped member that can be curved in an annular shape. For example, a member containing a pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a “pattern member”) may be used. When the pattern sheet is adhered to such a pattern member, the portion of the transparent area 508D is an area where the pattern of the pattern member is drawn. As described above, since the target to which the design sheet is adhered is not limited to the transparent member, the degree of freedom of the manufacturing process of the reel sheet can be enhanced. Further, even if the patterned region is provided using the pattern member, since the colored region 508C is formed, the colored region 508C is exposed even if the reel sheet 400 can not be wound appropriately. As a result, the reel sheet 400 can be prevented from appearing unnatural. Moreover, even if it uses a pattern member, since a pattern sheet can be shortened, the cost of a pattern sheet and a decoration cost can be reduced.

  (3) It has been described that a symbol is not drawn in the remainder portion 508 of the present embodiment. However, a symbol may be drawn in the remainder portion 508. Since the remainder 508 is superimposed on the other end 513, the pattern is not exposed. Therefore, even if a pattern is drawn on the surplus portion 508, there is no problem in the process of winding the reel sheet.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the symbol of symbol number 0 is described as a watermelon symbol having a low degree of transmission. However, the symbol of symbol number 0 may draw a symbol having a high degree of transparency.

  (5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the reel on which the reel sheet 400 is wound is used as a reel that causes the player to recognize that the predetermined combination has been won. However, the reel may be used as a reel (so-called sub-reel) used for presentation instead of a reel for making a player recognize that the player has won a predetermined combination.

  (6) In the present embodiment, "a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified" has been described as a symbol. However, the identification information may be other information, such as symbols, numbers, letters, characters, and so on. Even when the identification information is other than the symbol, predetermined identification information whose degree of transparency is lower than that of the specific identification information is drawn in the symbol area 513, thereby achieving the same effect as the present embodiment.

  (7) In the present embodiment, the shape of the reel sheet 400 is described as being strip-shaped and rectangular, but the present invention is not limited to this. The shape of the reel sheet 400 may be any shape as long as it is band-shaped and wound in an annular shape. In the present embodiment, one end 504 and the other end 505 are described as being linear, but at least one of the one end 504 and the other end 505 may be a curve.

  (8) In the present embodiment, each reel rotates so that the rotation axis is in the width direction of the slot machine 1 (that is, it appears to the player as if the symbol fluctuates from the top to the bottom) explained. However, the rotation axis is not limited to being in the width direction, but may be in the height direction (that is, to the player, the symbol may appear to fluctuate from right to left or from left to right) Good. Also, the rotational axis of the reel is not limited to being in the width direction or height direction of the slot machine 1, but may be in other directions.

  (9) In the present embodiment, the reel has been described as having a single structure. However, the reel may have a double structure or a triple structure. For example, a dual structure of reels is a structure with an outer reel and an inner reel smaller than the diameter of the outer reel. Thus, the idea of the present embodiment can be applied to at least one of the dual structure reels.

[Regarding holding frames 401 and 402]
(1) The mark 401 d attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 of the present embodiment as information for specifying the position where the one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 is located has been described as being triangular. However, the mark 401 d may be other information (not only a symbol but also a character) as long as a worker or the like who performs a work of winding the reel sheet 400 can specify the winding start position.

  In addition, it has been described that the mark 401 d of the present embodiment corresponds to the one end 505 of the reel sheet 400. However, the mark 401d may be coincident with another portion of the reel sheet. Moreover, it is preferable that the said other location is a location which can be easily identified by the worker. For example, another portion may be set as the "second line 508B". The second line 408B is a boundary between the colored area 508C and the transparent area 508D, so it can be easily identified by the worker. Further, the mark 401d may be a place where the symbols of a specific symbol number (for example, 0) match. As described above, even if the mark 401 d is coincident with another portion, the joint 400 a is visually recognized when the reel is in the reference state on condition that the reel sheet 400 is properly wound. It is preferable to have such a positional relationship.

  In addition, the location of the mark 401d may have another shape. For example, the mark 401d may have a convex shape. In this case, the portion of the reel sheet 400 that coincides with the mark 401 d may be a notch. According to such a configuration, the worker can easily align the reel sheet 400 with the holding frames 401 and 402 by engaging the mark 401 d with the notch.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the members for holding the reel sheet 400 have been described as holding frames 401 and 402. However, the shape of the holding frame is not limited to this shape. For example, the holding frame may have a substantially cylindrical shape, and the reel sheet 400 may be wound around the cylindrical outer periphery. Further, depending on the shape of the holding frames 401 and 402, the reel sheet 400 may not be wound around the outer periphery. Alternatively, the reel sheet 400 may be wound in an annular shape, and may be sandwiched by a circular member so that the design is exposed.

  (3) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the operator carries out the winding process of the reel sheet 400, but the winding process may be performed automatically by the winding device. Even in this case, it is preferable to perform an adjustment on the winding device so that the specific portion of the reel sheet 400 and the mark 401 d coincide with each other to perform the winding process.

[About inspection method of misalignment]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the laser line is used in the inspection method of misalignment. However, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R assembled to the reel unit 2 make the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch 408 of the reel mounting board 405 coincide with each other without irradiating the laser line. If there is no misalignment, the respective seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be aligned on a straight line, so even if the seams 400a of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are not aligned on a straight line It can be found that misalignment between the position 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 has occurred.

  Further, as a method not using a laser line, an inspection tool in which a mark is provided at a position where the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R should be originally positioned when brought into contact with a predetermined position of the reel unit 2 The reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 are not in agreement by comparing the mark provided on the inspection tool with the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by bringing the seal 2 into contact with a predetermined position of the unit 2. It can be found that the misalignment of

  The inspection tool used at this time may be provided with marks at corresponding positions so that inspection can be simultaneously performed on each of the seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, or at one of the reel seams 400a. Marks may be provided at corresponding positions so that inspection can be performed. Even in this case, when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R and the notch portion 408 of the reel mounting board 405 are made to coincide with each other, the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is aligned on one straight line. It is possible to identify whether or not there is a positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 with respect to the other reels by allowing the inspection tool to abut on the two reels for inspection.

  In the above, the position where the joint 400a should be positioned is linearly irradiated, or the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R should be originally positioned when it is brought into contact with a predetermined position of the reel unit 2. Although the inspection method using the inspection tool provided with the mark is illustrated, any method can be used as long as it can specify whether or not the position of the joint 400a is normal before attaching the reel unit 2 to the housing 1a. For example, a mark that can identify the position where the joint 400a should be originally located is formed on a member that constitutes the reel unit 2, and the joint 400a is compared with the mark to determine the position of the joint 400a. It may be configured to be able to specify whether the position is a normal position or not.

  After completion of the slot machine 1, that is, in the case where the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 is inspected after the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a, the reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R, and the reel attachment The notches 408 of the board 405 are made to coincide. At this time, drive signals are input to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R until the notch portions 408 are detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, so that the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, and the reel mounting board 405 The notch 408 can be matched.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2C are formed on a line (one-dot chain line in the figure) through which the points A and B of the inspection tool pass when the front door 1b is brought into contact with a predetermined position When the inspection tool formed such that the 2R joint 400a is at the original position is brought into contact with a predetermined position of the front door 1b and viewed from the line along which the A and B points of the inspection tool pass, If the point, the point B, and the joint 400a do not coincide with each other, it can be found that the positional displacement between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 has occurred.

  In the above case, the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R should be at the original position on the line where the points A and B of the inspection tool pass when it is brought into contact with the predetermined position of the surface door 1b. Although the inspection method using the inspection tool formed in is illustrated, after attaching the reel unit 2 to the housing 1a, if it is a method which can specify whether the position of the joint 400a is a normal position or not An inspection method may be used, for example, a mark is formed on the member constituting the reel unit 2 or the front door 1b so that the position where the joint 400a should be originally located can be identified, and the mark is compared with the joint 400a. It may be configured to be able to specify whether or not the position of the joint 400a is a normal position.

  (2) Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, 2R are integrally assembled to the reel unit 2, but only one reel is assembled to one reel unit. Even in such a configuration, as described above, the position of the joint 400a of the reel sheet 400 attaches the holding frame 401 to the reel mounting board 405 so as not to be relatively rotatable, and further the reel mounting board 405 And a reel sensor attached to the main body 32b of the reel motor via a sensor mounting plate 480 in a state of being attached to the rotor 32d of the reel motor so as not to be relatively rotatable and assembled to the reel unit The formed notch 408, that is, the portion where the reel sensor detects the reference position of the reel, is moved to the matching position. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the reel sheet 400 can be viewed without being covered by the reel box constituting the reel unit. By setting the notches 408 of the reel mounting board 405 at the reference position of the reel to be positioned at the detection position of the reel sensor in a state of being assembled to the reel box constituting the As a result, positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found by comparing the reel joint 400a with the normal position specified by the inspection tool or laser line in contact with the reel unit. be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the to-be-detected portion (notch 408) in which passage of the reference position of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is the reel 2L, 2C, 2R. , 32C, and 32R, because they are formed on the reel mounting board 405 for fixing to the rotor 32d, they are not influenced by the molding precision of the reel and the mounting precision to the rotor 32d, and according to the rotation of the reel. By detecting the reference position, positional deviation of the design due to the deviation between the rotation of the rotor 32d and the rotation of the reel is less likely to occur, so the relationship between the reel and the reference position becomes an accurate positional relationship. As a result, the position of the joint 400a of the reel when the detected part (notch 408) is aligned with the reference position is unlikely to vary, and is specified by the joint 400a of the reel and the inspection tool or laser line abutted against the reel unit. By comparing the detected position with the normal position, it is possible to enhance the accuracy in finding out the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the to-be-detected portion (notch 408) in which passage of the reference position of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is the reel 2L, 2C, 2R. , 32C, 32R are formed on the reel mounting board 405 for fixing, but the to-be-detected part where passage of the reference position of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is The reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be formed on a portion other than the reel mounting board 405 such as the reel holding frame 401 etc. Even with such a structure, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, and the detected portion And so as to be visible without being covered by the reel box 351. By attaching the reel 400 to the holding frames 401 and 402, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351 constituting the reel unit 2, and the detected portions of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are reeled. By setting so as to locate at the detection position of the sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R becomes visible, so the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the reel unit 2 The positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found by comparison with the normal position specified by the inspection tool or the laser line abutted against the.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the position of the joint 400a of the reel sheet 400 attaches the holding frame 401 to the reel mounting board 405 so as not to be relatively rotatable, and the reel mounting board 405 further includes the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R. The reel sensor 33L attached to the main body 32b of the reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R via the sensor mounting plate 480 in a state of being mounted so as not to be relatively rotatable relative to each other and assembled to the reel box 351 configuring the reel unit 2. 33C and 33R and the notch 408 formed in the reel mounting board 405 are not only covered by the reel box 351 but also visible when moved to the matching position. The reel unit 2 was attached to the housing 1a, and the open surface was closed by the front door 1b. In state, reel seat 400 so as to viewable a position it through transparent window 3 formed in the front door 1b is attached to the holding frame 401 and 402. Thereby, even if the slot machine 1 is completed, that is, even after the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a, the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be found in the state as it is. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reel unit 2 is assembled with the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, 2R arranged side by side, and the position of the joint 400a of the reel sheet 400 is relative to the holding frame 401 on the reel mounting board 405. The reel motor 32L, 32C is mounted immovably, and the reel mounting board 405 is mounted non-rotatably relative to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R and assembled to the reel box 351 constituting the reel unit 2. , 32R, when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R attached via the sensor attachment plate 480 to the main body 32b of the 32R, and the notch 408 formed in the reel attachment board 405 are moved to the same position. , So that the respective seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are aligned on a straight line. Sheets 400 is attached to the holding frame 401 and 402. The reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the cutouts 408 formed in the reel mounting board 405 are set to coincide with each other in a state where the plurality of reels are arranged side by side and assembled to the reel unit 2, Since the joint 400a is aligned on a straight line, the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found from the positional relationship between the joints 400a of the plurality of reels.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch 408 formed in the reel mounting board 405 are made to coincide with each other in a state where a plurality of reels are arranged side by side and assembled to the reel unit 2. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are aligned on a straight line, and the holding frames 401 and 402 for all the plurality of reels. Since the joint 400a is aligned on a straight line when there is no misalignment of the reel sheet 400, it is possible to detect the misalignment of the reel sheet 400 with respect to the holding frames 401 and 402 depending on whether the joint 400a is aligned or not. Although preferred, a plurality of reels are arranged side by side and assembled to the reel unit 2 When the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch 408 formed in the reel mounting plate 405 are made to coincide with each other, the joint 400a of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has a specific positional relationship (for example, Even if the positional relationship is shifted by one design, etc.), the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be confirmed by checking whether the positional relationship between the seams 400a of the plurality of reels becomes a specific positional relationship. Misalignment with can be easily found.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the to-be-detected portion (notch 408) in which passage of the reference position of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is the reel 2L, 2C, 2R. , 32C, and 32R, because they are formed on the reel mounting board 405 for fixing to the rotor 32d, they are not influenced by the molding precision of the reel and the mounting precision to the rotor 32d, and according to the rotation of the reel. By detecting the reference position, positional deviation of the design due to the deviation between the rotation of the rotor 32d and the rotation of the reel is less likely to occur, so the relationship between the reel and the reference position becomes an accurate positional relationship. As a result, the position of the joint 400a of the plurality of reels when the detected portion (notched portion 408) is aligned with the reference position hardly varies, and the reel sheet 400 and the holding frame 401, It is possible to improve the accuracy in finding out the positional deviation from 402.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the to-be-detected portion (notch 408) in which passage of the reference position of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is the reel 2L, 2C, 2R. , 32C, 32R are formed on the reel mounting board 405 for fixing, but the to-be-detected part where passage of the reference position of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is The reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be formed on a portion other than the reel mounting board 405 such as the reel holding frame 401 etc. Even with such a structure, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, and the detected portion And when the seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have a specific positional relationship, By attaching the reel 400 to the holding frames 401 and 402, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351 constituting the reel unit 2, and the detected portions of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are reeled. By setting so as to locate at the detection position of the sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, the joint 400a of the plurality of reels has a specific positional relationship, and therefore, the reel sheet 400 is held from the positional relationship of the joint 400a of the plurality of reels. Misalignment with the frames 401 and 402 can be easily found.

[About Pachinko machines]
In the present embodiment, the reel 2 in which the reel sheet 400 is used has been described as being applied to the slot machine 1. However, the reel 2 may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine is, for example, provided with a reel. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when it is determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit state) advantageous to the player, the reel is rotated to derive a specific display result. For example, a transparent portion may be provided or the degree of transparency may be increased for a symbol that is in a state advantageous to the player (a probability change state or a jackpot state) by being derived.

[Others]
(1) In the present embodiment, the slot machine to which the medal is applied as the game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving the game value accompanying the winning is described as an example. However, a slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting the number of bets as 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls It corresponds to what sets a bet number using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. A slot machine for setting the number of bets using gaming balls, and credits It may be a fully credited slot machine that uses only to set the number of bets. When using game balls as game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls It corresponds to what sets a bet number using.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but, for example, a plurality of types of gaming such as medals and gaming balls It may be one that can be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and by the occurrence of a prize, a plurality of types of gaming such as medals and gaming balls It may be possible to pay out any of the use value.

  (2) In the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided, and when all the reels stop, one game is finished, and a combination of display results derived to three reels is provided. The slot machine in which winning is generated accordingly has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving display results in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and for one game using gaming value The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas, whereby one game is ended, and the plurality of the plurality are displayed as a result of one game. There has been described a slot machine in which winning can be generated in accordance with the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas. However, one game is ended by the display result being derived on the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and a prize is won according to the display result derived on the variable display device. A slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one provided with a variable display device having three reels, and a slot machine provided with one having only one reel, and a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction.

  (3) The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas (perspective window 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (patterns) that can be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value (medal, credit), and a plurality of variable display areas can be started. A slot machine in which one game is ended by deriving display results in one slot, and a winning can be generated in accordance with a combination of display results derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas as one game result. It is also good.

  Although the slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the base is common and only the base or the base and the drum are called game machines.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

1 Slot Machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 8L, 8C, 8R Stop Switch 40 Game Control Board 41 Main Control Unit 41a Main CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
42 random number circuit 43 pulse oscillator 51 liquid crystal display 56 effect switch 60 AT count display section 90 effect control board 91 sub control section 91 a sub CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A belt-like reel band on which a plurality of types of identification information can be identified, an annular reel frame to which the reel band can be attached to the outer periphery, and a reel base to which the reel frame can be attached Equipped with multiple variable display units,
The reel strip has the surface on which the identification information is drawn as the outer side with respect to the reel frame, and the other end portion is superimposed on one end portion of the both end portions in the longitudinal direction of the reel strip on the reel frame Is attached,
The identification information includes specific identification information that transmits light, and predetermined identification information that does not transmit light more than the specific identification information,
The predetermined identification information is drawn at the other end,
The reel base is provided with a specific member having a partition forming a first area, a second area, and a third area.
The first area is located above the second area, and the third area is located below the second area,
In the case where the specific identification information is located in front of the first area, the specific identification information is located in front of the second area, and the specific identification information is located in front of the third area. Even in the case of the above, in order to be visible as if the specific identification information is irradiated with the same or substantially the same light quantity,
The first light emitting means is disposed in the first area at a position where the distance from the lower end of the first area is longer than the distance from the upper end of the first area,
The second light emitting means is disposed at the same position in the second area and at the same distance from the lower end of the second area and the distance from the upper end of the second area,
The third light emitting means is disposed in the third area at a position where the distance from the lower end of the third area is shorter than the distance from the upper end of the third area,
Furthermore, the gaming machine
It further comprises reference detection means for detecting the passage of the rotation reference position of the plurality of variable display portions,
When the rotation reference position is located at the detection position of the reference detection means, the plurality of joints formed when the reel band is attached to the reel frame of the plurality of variable display portions are arranged in a straight line. A variable display unit and the reference detection unit are disposed;
The positional deviation of the reel band with respect to the reel frame can be specified by whether or not the joints of the plurality of variable display portions are aligned in a straight line in a state where the rotation reference position is positioned at the detection position of the reference detection means. A game machine characterized by

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