JPH1080519A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a slot machine, especially its winning line, to be illuminated with a plurality of colors. SOLUTION: This slot machine includes a rotating reel, a reel window 40, lines 19, light sources (e.g. red light source 12, blue light source 13), and an emission control device 20. Each of plural light sources includes a first color light source (e.g. red light source 12) and a second color light source (e.g. blue light source 13) which differs in color form the first light source (e.g. red light source 12). On condition that a coin is inserted, an emission control device 20 regards a line 19 that is made effective by the insertion of a coin as an effective line, and controls at least either (e.g. red light source 12) one of the first color light source (e.g. red light source 12) or the second color light source (e.g. blue light source 13) of each light source corresponding to the effective line to emit light.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine capable of illuminating a winning line in a plurality of colors.

[0002]

[Prior art]

(1) A conventional slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a rotating reel of the slot machine and a reel tape attached to the rotating reel. FIG. 3 is a front view of a conventional slot machine.

A conventional slot machine has a vertically-long rectangular reel window which is provided side by side with three rotating reels 50 each having a bottomed cylindrical shape and having a rotation center axis horizontal.
40 is provided near the center of the front side of the game machine, and the reel window 40 is formed such that the displayed symbols 61 drawn on the reel tape 60 attached to the outer periphery of the rotating reel 50 can be visually viewed three by three in the vertical direction. ing.

[0004] The reel window 40 traverses the three reel windows 40 in the horizontal direction and has a design 61 on the outer periphery of the three rotating reels 50.
Three winning lines 19 representing the combination of the three reel windows 50 diagonally across the three reel windows.
And two winning lines 19 representing the combination of.
There are many types of winning in the game in such a slot machine depending on the number of inserted coins and the types of combinations of the symbols 61 along the winning line 19.

The number of inserted coins is one to three,
The number of winning lines 19 that can be awarded in the one game is set to increase according to the inserted number. The winning combination of symbols 61 is displayed small on the upper panel 49 or the like of the game machine. (2) However, for a certain l-game, he or she inserts how many coins and thereby can become the winning line 19, or looks at only the symbol 61 appearing on the reel window 40 and sees the winning symbol in the 1-game. It is difficult to determine whether or not there is a combination unless a player who gains experience and has the type of winning symbol in his head.

For this reason, a conventional slot machine is provided with a winning line lamp 70 as shown in FIG. 3, for example. That is, a pay line lamp 70 corresponding to each of the five pay lines 19 is provided near the reel window 40 (in the example shown in FIG. 3, the right side of the reel window 40 toward the game machine). (3) At the start of the game, the prize line lamp 70 lights up a prize line 19 which may have a prize according to the number of coins inserted, and a prize line which is a combination of prize symbols at the end of the game. The one corresponding to 19 is formed so as to light or blink.

This will be described more specifically. At the start of the game, if the number of coins inserted is l, the central prize line 19
Only the third pay line lamp 70 from the top corresponding to is turned on, and if the number of coins inserted is two, the three pay line lamps 70 excluding the upper and lower ends are lit. The winning line lamp 70 lights up. The player can visually check the lighting of the pay line lamp 70 to check the possible pay line 19.

When the game is over, only the winning line lamp 70 corresponding to the winning line 19, which is a combination of the winning symbols, of the winning line lamps 70 illuminated when coins are inserted, is turned on or blinks. Is turned off. The player can check the winning line 19 which is a combination of winning symbols by visually checking the lighting or blinking of the winning line lamp 70.

[0009]

However, in the conventional slot machine, various displays of the line are performed by turning on or blinking the winning line lamp 70, so that there is a problem that it is difficult for a player to understand the line. Then, Claims 1-2
The described invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and has the following objects. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 is such that a pay line in which a coin is inserted can be illuminated by at least one of a plurality of colors. (Claim 2) That is, the invention according to claim 2 is such that a winning line with a winning pattern can be illuminated by at least one of a plurality of colors.

[0010]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

(Features) Each invention described in each claim is made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and the features of each invention are described by using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. This will be described below.

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

First, the slot machine has the following five configurations. 1) Spinning reel (50) The spinning reel (50) is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Is displayed. 2) Reel window (40) The reel window (40) can display each symbol (61) of a plurality of rotating reels (50), for example, as shown in FIG. 3) Line (19) As shown in FIG. 1, for example, there are a plurality of lines (19), and a plurality of lines (19) are displayed on the reel window (40), and each symbol on the plurality of rotating reels (50).
It crosses (61). 4) Light source (for example, red light source 12, blue light source 13) The light source (for example, red light source 12, blue light source 13) is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, there are a plurality of lines, arranged along a plurality of lines (19), each corresponding to each line. 5) Light emission control device (20) The light emission control device (20) can emit light from a plurality of light sources (for example, a red light source 12 and a blue light source 13) as shown in FIG. 1, for example.

Second, each of the plurality of light sources has a different color from the first color light source (for example, red light source 12) and the first color light source (for example, red light source 12) as shown in FIG. And a second color light source (for example, a blue light source 13). Third
In addition, the light emission control device (20) sets a line (19) that becomes effective according to the insertion of the coin as a valid line on condition that the coin is inserted, and sets the first color light source ( For example, a red light source 12 and a second color light source (eg, a blue light source)
13) (for example, the red light source 12) is controlled to emit light.

Although the red light source (12) is made to emit light by the light emission control device (20), the blue light source (13) is made to emit light, or the red light source (12) and the blue light source (13) are turned on. May be alternately or simultaneously emitted. The light emission includes not only “lighting” but also “blinking” that repeats light emission and light extinguishing. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is characterized by the following two points.

First, the slot machine has the following five configurations. 1) Spinning reel (50) The spinning reel (50) is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Is displayed. 2) Reel window (40) The reel window (40) can display each symbol (61) of a plurality of rotating reels (50), for example, as shown in FIG. 3) Line (19) As shown in FIG. 1, for example, there are a plurality of lines (19), and a plurality of lines (19) are displayed on the reel window (40), and each symbol on the plurality of rotating reels (50).
It crosses (61). 4) Light source (for example, red light source 12, blue light source 13) The light source (for example, red light source 12, blue light source 13) is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, there are a plurality of lines, arranged along a plurality of lines (19), each corresponding to each line. 5) Light emission control device (20) The light emission control device (20) can emit light from a plurality of light sources (for example, a red light source 12 and a blue light source 13) as shown in FIG. 1, for example.

Second, each of the plurality of light sources has a different color from the first color light source (for example, red light source 12) and the first color light source (for example, red light source 12) as shown in FIG. And a second color light source (for example, a blue light source 13). Third
In addition, the light emission control device (20), on condition that the winning symbol combination is complete, as a result of the game, sets the line (19) with the winning symbol combination as a winning line, and sets each light source corresponding to the winning line. A first color light source (eg, red light source 12) and a second color light source
And at least one of them (for example, blue light source 13).

Although the blue light source (13) is caused to emit light by the light emission control device (20), on the contrary, the red light source (12) is caused to emit light, or the red light source (12) and the blue light source (13) are emitted. May be alternately or simultaneously emitted. The light emission includes not only “lighting” but also “blinking” that repeats light emission and light extinguishing.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The embodiments of the present invention will be described below in more detail. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing one embodiment of a line light emitting device. Hereinafter, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described. The slot machine using the line light emitting device of the present embodiment has a vertically rectangular reel window provided in three side by side corresponding to three rotating reels 50 each having a bottomed cylindrical shape and having a rotation center axis horizontal. The reel window 40 is provided on the reel window 40 so that three patterns 61 such as a picture of the reel tape 60 stuck on the outer periphery of the rotating reel 50 can be visually observed in the longitudinal direction three by three.

Also, three lines 19 representing the combination of the symbols 61 of the three rotating reels 50 horizontally across the three reel windows 40, and three lines 19 diagonally across the three reel windows 40.
Two lines that represent the combination of the symbols 61 on two rotating reels 50
19, five line light sources 10 are provided, and a light emission control device 20 for individually controlling the light emission of the five line light sources 10 is provided.

Although not shown, the slot machine using the line light emitting device of this embodiment does not use a line lamp. The linear light source 10 includes an optical fiber 11 capable of emitting light toward the front side of the game machine, and a light source that supplies light to the optical fiber 11. The light source is a red light source 12 that has two colors and supplies red light from the right end of the optical fiber 11, and a blue light source 13 that supplies blue light from the left end of the optical fiber 11. The light emission control device 20 emits the line light source 10, which is a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine among the five line light sources 10, ie, the activated line light source 10, and wins at the end of the game. This is a device formed so as to be able to control the line 19 corresponding to the combination of symbols, that is, to emit the line light source 10 of the winning line.

In this embodiment, the line 19, which can be a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine, that is, the effective line, emits the optical fiber 11 using the red light source 12, At the end, the line 19, which corresponds to the combination of winning symbols, ie, the winning line, is optical fiber using the blue light source 13.
11 is to emit light.

Information on the number of coins inserted into the slot machine, the presence or absence of a winning symbol combination, etc.
It is supplied from the game control device 30 that controls the progress of the game of the slot machine. Hereinafter, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. A player who wants to operate a slot machine provided with the line light emitting device according to the present embodiment inserts one to three coins into the slot machine. The light emission control device 20 controls the light emission of the five line light sources 10 according to the number of inserted coins.

Specifically, when the number of inserted coins is one, the third line light source 10 from the top corresponding to the center line 19
Only emits light. That is, the optical fiber 11 emits red light by the emission of the red light source 12 corresponding to the center line 19.
Similarly, when the number of inserted coins is two, the three line light sources 10 excluding the upper and lower ends emit light, and when the number of inserted coins is three, all the line light sources 10 emit light.

Then, the player can visually check the light emission of the line light source 10 while viewing the line of sight on the reel window 40, thereby confirming the line 19 with a possibility of winning. When the game is over, the light emission control device 20 controls so that only the line light source 10 corresponding to the line 19 in which the winning symbols are combined among the line light sources 10 emitted when coins are inserted, emits light.

That is, the line 19 in which the winning symbols are combined
The optical fiber 11 emits blue light by emitting the blue light source 13 corresponding to. Then, the player, reel window
The line 19, which is a combination of winning symbols, can be confirmed by visually observing the light emission of the line light source 10 while keeping the line of sight at 40. Hereinafter, effects of the present embodiment will be described. According to the present embodiment, according to the number of inserted coins, which line 19 is aligned with the symbol 61 to be a winning, and when a winning is achieved, the symbol 61 for which line 19 is a combination of winning symbols. There is an effect that a slot machine can be provided that can be distinguished by looking only at the reel window 40. According to the present embodiment, the middle panel portion of the slot machine can be effectively used. That is, since the line lamp can be omitted, the space in the slot machine required for installing the line lamp is not required, and the space can be effectively used.

In addition, there is no longer any adverse effect on peripheral equipment due to the heat generated when the line lamp is turned on. Hereinafter, variations of the present embodiment will be described. (1) In the line light emitting device according to the above-described embodiment, the light emitting control device 20 is configured to select the line 19 which can be a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine among the five line light sources 10. And the line light source 10 of the line 19 that corresponds to the combination of the winning symbols at the end of the game. did.

The line light emitting device according to the present invention is not limited to the line light emitting device of the above-described embodiment. A device formed so that the light emission control device 20 can control the light emission of the line light source 10 of the line 19 which can be a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine among the five line light sources 10 It is also possible to provide such a line light emitting device.

Next, the operation of such a line light emitting device will be described. A player trying to operate a slot machine equipped with such a line light emitting device inserts one to three coins into the slot machine. The light emission control device 20 controls the light emission of the five line light sources 10 according to the number of inserted coins.

The player can visually check the emission of the line light source 20 while viewing the line of sight on the reel window 40, thereby confirming the line 19 with a possibility of winning. Further, the effect of such a line light emitting device will be described. According to such a line light emitting device, there is provided a slot machine in which it is possible to determine on which line the symbols are arranged in accordance with the number of inserted coins to win a prize simply by looking at only the reel window. There is an effect that can be. A line light emitting device is provided in which the light emission control device 20 is a device formed so as to be able to control the light emission of the line light source 10 of the line 19 determined to correspond to the winning symbol combination at the end of the game. You can also.

Next, the operation of such a line light emitting device will be described. By operating a slot machine equipped with such a line light emitting device and playing the game, when the game is over, the light emitting control device 20 emits a line light source that emits light when coins are inserted.
The control is performed so that only the line light source 10 corresponding to the line 19 in which the winning symbols are combined out of the 10 lights.

Then, the player can check the light emission of the line light source 10 while viewing the line of sight on the reel window 40, thereby confirming the line 19 which is a combination of winning symbols. Further, the effect of such a line light emitting device will be described. According to such a line light emitting device, when a winning is achieved, it is possible to determine which line 19 is a combination of winning symbols by simply looking at the reel window 40. There is an effect that can be provided. (2) In the line light emitting device according to the above-described embodiment, the line light source 10 emits light under the control of the light emission control device 20.
However, “light emission” in the line light emitting device according to the present invention includes not only “lighting” but also “flashing” that repeats light emission and light extinguishing. (3) In the line light emitting device of the above-described embodiment, the red light source 12 and the blue light source
13 are provided and controlled by the light emission control device 20, so that the light emission color of the optical fiber 11 is different between the start of the game and the end of the game.

However, the line light emitting device according to the present invention is not limited to this. It is not always necessary to make the difference between the start of the game and the end of the game, and even if the emission color of the optical fiber 11 is a single color, the above-mentioned (2)
By changing the light emission method as described above, it is also possible to inform the player that the information is different. In the above-described embodiment, an optical fiber is used as the line light source.
11, red lamp 12, blue lamp 13, etc. were adopted. The optical fiber 11 can be formed so as to emit light in a continuous linear shape, or can emit light in a chain line.

The linear light source is not limited to the optical fiber 11. For example, a material having a light-transmitting property and masked except for the front side of the board may be used as long as it functions as a linear light source. it can. Although illustration is omitted, it can be formed as follows. That is, instead of providing different light sources at both ends of the optical fiber 11, a plurality of light sources are provided only at one end of the optical fiber 11, and the light emission control device 20 can switch the supply of light to the optical fiber by the light sources. The light emission color can be changed between when the game starts and when the game ends.

[0034]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention described in claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
The line in which the coin is inserted can be illuminated by at least one of a plurality of colors. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 has the following effects. That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the line with the winning symbols can be illuminated with at least one of a plurality of colors.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing one embodiment of a line light emitting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a rotating reel of the slot machine and a reel tape attached to the rotating reel.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a conventional slot machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 line light source 11 optical fiber 12 red light source 13 blue light source 19 line 20 light emission control device 30 game control device 40 reel window 49 upper panel 50 rotating reel 60 reel tape 61 design 70 line lamp

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] September 24, 1997

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0014

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Although the red light source (12) is made to emit light by the light emission control device (20), the blue light source (13) is made to emit light, or the red light source (12) and the blue light source (13) are turned on. May be alternately or simultaneously emitted. The light emission includes not only “lighting” but also “blinking” that repeats light emission and light extinguishing. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is characterized by the following three points.

Claims (2)

[Claims] A plurality of rotating reels on which symbols are displayed; a reel window capable of displaying each symbol of the plurality of rotating reels; and each symbol of the plurality of rotating reels displayed on the reel window. A plurality of crossing lines, a plurality of light sources arranged along the plurality of lines, and a plurality of light sources respectively corresponding to the respective lines, and a light emission control device capable of emitting the plurality of light sources respectively. A first color light source, and a second color light source having a different color from the first color light source. The light emission control device is effective in accordance with the insertion of the coin on condition that the coin is inserted. Wherein said line is an effective line, and said at least one of said light sources corresponding to said effective line is controlled to emit light at least one of said first color light source and said second color light source. . 2. A plurality of rotating reels on which symbols are displayed; a reel window capable of displaying each symbol of the plurality of rotating reels; and each symbol of the plurality of rotating reels displayed on the reel window. A plurality of lines traversing; a plurality of light sources arranged along the plurality of lines, each corresponding to the respective line; and a light emission control device capable of emitting the plurality of light sources, respectively; Comprises a first color light source, and a second color light source having a different color from the first color light source. The light emission control device is provided on condition that a combination of winning symbols is completed as a result of the game. By controlling the line in which the combination of the winning symbols is arranged as a winning line, at least one of the first color light source and the second color light source of each of the light sources corresponding to the winning line is controlled to emit light. Being A slot machine characterized by the following.