JPH11178983A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To start a game on condition that the number of thrown-in medals reaches a predetermined number, for instance, three, in a slot machine. SOLUTION: A slot machine 10 is provided with a medal throwing means 280, a thrown medal counting means 271, a medal thrown number display unit 310, a game starting condition judging means 273, and a display controlling means. The medal thrown number display unit 310 is provided with an unattained thrown number display unit (for instance, one medal thrown display unit 120 and two medals thrown display unit 121), an attained thrown number display unit (for instance, line display unit 60). An unattained thrown number display unit 120 and 121 are to display that the thrown medal count value of the thrown medal counting means 271 does not attain the predetermined number (for instance, three). The thrown number attainment display unit 60 is to display that the thrown medal count value attains the predetermined number.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, in which a game can be started on condition that the number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined number, for example, three.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a slot machine of this type, the applicant has filed the following application. (1) Japanese Patent Application No. 8-251320 (filed on Sep. 24, 1996) In the above slot machine, the number of inserted medals is displayed using seven segments.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned slot machine, since it is necessary to read the display value of seven segments, there is a problem that it is difficult to intuitively grasp the number of inserted medals. Therefore, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, according to the invention of claim 1, by using at least two indicators, it is possible to intuitively grasp whether or not the number of inserted medals has reached a predetermined number. It was made. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the objects of the invention described above, the following objects are provided.

[0004] That is, the invention according to claim 2 is such that at least two displays can be alternatively displayed. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is the above-described claim 1.
Or, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 2, the following object is intended.

That is, the invention according to claim 3 is such that the number of inserted medals can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner even in a replay. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the objects of the invention described in any one of the above-mentioned items, the following objects are provided.

That is, according to the invention of claim 4, the insertion of credit medals can be displayed in an easily understandable manner. (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the objects of the invention described in any one of the above-described items 4, the following object is also provided.

[0007] That is, the invention according to claim 5 is such that the distinction between one and two inserted medals can be displayed in an easily understandable manner. (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 is the above-described claim 5.
In addition to the objects of the invention described above, the following objects are provided.

[0008] That is, the invention according to claim 6 uses the two displays according to claim 5 so that the number of inserted medals can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner even in a replay. (Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 is based on claim 5 described above.
Or, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 6, the following object is intended.

In other words, the invention according to claim 7 uses the two indicators according to claim 5 so that the insertion of credit medals can be displayed in an easily understandable manner. (Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the objects of the invention described in any one of the above-mentioned items 7, the following objects are aimed.

[0010] That is, the invention according to claim 8 uses the number-of-inserted-sheets display, so that the effective lines can be displayed simultaneously. (Claim 9) The invention according to claim 9 is based on claim 4 described above.
In addition to the objects of the invention described in any one of the above-mentioned items, the following objects are provided.

That is, the invention according to claim 9 is such that a payout switch and a credit medal can be paid out separately by one settlement switch.

[0012]

Means for Solving the Problems (Features) The inventions described in the respective claims are made to achieve the above objects, and the features of the inventions are shown in the drawings. This will be described below using embodiments of the present invention.

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 has the following features.

That is, a medal insertion number display device (310)
Is provided with the following two indicators, for example, as shown in FIGS. (1) Display of non-achieved number of sheets (for example, one
0, 2 coin insertion indicator 121) The insertion number non-achieving display (120, 121) is for displaying that the insertion medal count value of the insertion medal counting means (271) has not reached a predetermined number, for example, three. It is. (2) Insertion number achievement display (for example, line display 60) The insertion number achievement display (60) is provided with an insertion medal counting means (2).
This is for displaying that the inserted medal count value of 71) has reached a predetermined number, for example, three. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, when the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means (271) reaches a predetermined number, for example, three, the display control means (276) displays the inserted number non-achieved display (for example, one inserted). Display 120, two-piece display 121)
Is set to the non-display state, and then the control is performed so that the input number achievement display (for example, the line display 60) is set to the display state. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is the above-described claim 1.
Alternatively, in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 2, the following features are provided.

That is, in the replay state, the display control means (276) sets the display of the number-of-inserted-sheet non-achieving display (for example, the one-sheet insertion display 120 and the two-sheet insertion display 121) to the display state. The achievement indicator (120, 121) is set to a non-display state, and thereafter, the number of inserted sheets achievement indicator (for example, a line indicator)
60) is controlled to be displayed. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described in any one of (1) to (3), the following three features are provided.

First, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, for example, a credit medal counting means is provided in a slot machine (10).
(272). Credit medal counting means (27
2) is for counting the number of credited medals. Second, the medal insertion means (280)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a credit medal insertion switch (190) is provided.

The credit medal insertion switch (190)
This is for inserting a predetermined number of credit medals counted by the credit medal counting means (272), for example, three. Third, when the credit medal insertion switch (190) is operated, the display control means (276)
Under the condition that the credit medal count value counted by the credit medal counting means (272) has reached a predetermined number, for example, three, the inserted number non-achieving indicator (for example, the one-sheet insertion indicator 120, two-sheet insertion) After the display 121) is set to the display state, the input number non-achievement display (120, 121) is set to the non-display state, and then the input number achievement display (for example, the line display 60) is controlled to the display state. I have. (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described in any one of the above items 4 to 4, the following feature is provided.

That is, the number-of-inserted-sheets not achieved display (310)
Are, for example, as shown in FIGS.
20,121). (1) One-sheet insertion indicator (120) The one-sheet insertion indicator (120) is for displaying that one medal has been inserted. (2) Two-sheet insertion indicator (121) The two-sheet insertion indicator (121) is for displaying that two medals have been inserted. (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 is the above-described claim 5.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, when the display control means (276) enters the replay state, the one-sheet insertion display (120),
It controls the number-of-sheets indicator (121) and the number-of-sheets-attached indicator (for example, the line indicator 60). (1) Turn on the 1-sheet insertion indicator (120) from off. (2) Turn on and turn off the 1-sheet insertion indicator (120). (3) Turn on from off on the 2-sheet insertion indicator (121). (4) 2 sheets (5) The number-of-inserted-sheets achievement indicator (60) is displayed from the non-display state to the display state. The above-mentioned lighting includes blinking. (Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 is the above-described claim 6.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, when the credit medal insertion switch (190) is operated, the display control means (276) determines that the credit medal count value has reached a predetermined number, for example, three, and the next order is determined. With one-sheet feed indicator (12
0) The two-sheet insertion indicator (121) and the number-of-inserted-sheets achievement indicator (for example, the line indicator 60) are controlled. (1) Turn on the 1-sheet insertion indicator (120) from off. (2) Turn on and turn off the 1-sheet insertion indicator (120). (3) Turn on from off on the 2-sheet insertion indicator (121). (4) 2 sheets (5) Display of the number-of-inserted-sheets achievement indicator (60) from the non-display state to the display state. Each of the above-mentioned lights includes blinking. (Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 is the above-described claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described in any one of the above items 7 to 7, the following features are provided.

That is, the input number achievement display (for example, the line display 60) also serves as an effective display of the line (50). (Claim 9) The invention according to claim 9 is based on claim 4 described above.
In addition to the features of the invention described in any one of the above items 8 to 8, the following two features are featured.

First, the slot machine (10) is provided with a settlement switch (180), a hopper unit (300), and hopper drive control means (275) as shown in FIGS. The hopper unit (300) is for paying out medals. The hopper drive control means (275) is for controlling the drive of the hopper unit (300).

Second, the hopper drive control means (275)
When the checkout switch (180) is operated, the hopper unit
(300) and pays out the number of medals equal to the inserted medal count value.After that, when the settlement switch (180) is operated again, the hopper unit (300) is driven to set the credit medal count value. Pay out an equal number of medals.

[0025]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Explanation of the Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 3 show an example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine, and FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. (Slot Machine) In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a slot machine.

The following parts are arranged on the front of the slot machine 10, as shown in FIGS. (1) First Bonus Game Display 20 (FIG. 2) The first bonus game display 20 is used for general games.
It is off. Then, the first bonus game display 20
Lights or flashes when a so-called big bonus game is started. In addition, the first bonus game display
20 is used for displaying various states in addition to the bonus game.

The big bonus game is started when three symbols of “Seven” and “Dog” are arranged on an active line during a general game, and at this time, 15 medals are paid out. In the big bonus game, a maximum of 30 regular games can be played. During 30 regular games,
Up to three regular bonuses are possible.

During the big bonus game, when three "Replay" symbols are arranged on the activated line, a regular bonus is started, and two medals are paid out at this time.
In the regular bonus, a maximum of 12 times of winning / non-winning games of the character are possible. Out of 12 games, a maximum of 8 wins are possible. During the regular bonus, if three "Replay" symbols are on the active line, you will win,
15 medals will be paid out.

In a general game of the big bonus game, when three "skateboards" are arranged on the activated line, 15 medals are paid out. When three "bells" are arranged on the activated line, ten medals are paid out, and when one "cherry" appears on the first reel 40 on the activated line, two medals are paid out. (2) Speakers 30 and 31 (FIG. 2) The speakers 30 and 31 are provided as a left and right pair. Speaker 3
0 and 31 generate sound effects according to the progress of the game.

The number of the speakers 30 and 31 is not limited to a pair on the left and right, but may be one, or three or more. (3) First to third reels 40 to 42 (FIGS. 2 and 3) Three first to third reels 40 to 42 are provided side by side, and each reel 40 to 42 is individually rotatable. . Although not shown, a plurality of, for example, 21 symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each of the three reels 40 to 42. As the symbol, for example, the above-mentioned “Seven”, “dog”, or “B”
AR "," Replay "," Bell "," Cherry "," Skateboard "and the like.

The number of the first to third reels 40 to 42 is as follows.
The number is not limited to three and may be two or four or more. Further, the number of symbols is not limited to 21, and the types of symbols are not limited to those exemplified above. (4) Lines 50 (FIG. 3) A plurality of, for example, five lines 50 are displayed.

The number of lines 50 is not limited to five, but may be two to four.
Book, or six or more. (5) Line Indicators 60 (FIG. 3) The line indicators 60 are arranged at the end of each line 50, and a total of five line indicators 60 are provided. The line indicator 60 is always off. Then, the line display 60 lights when a predetermined number of medals, for example, three, are inserted, and displays that three medals have been inserted and the valid lines in the line 50.

The line indicator 60 may be turned on and off instead of being turned on. (6) Entry Winning Number Display 70 (FIG. 3) The prize winning number display 70 is composed of eight LEDs. The eight LEDs are turned off in a general game. And 8 LEDs, during regular bonus,
When the winning of the character occurs, the lights are sequentially turned on one by one from the left.

Note that instead of turning on the eight LEDs,
It may be blinked or 7-segment display. (7) Second Bonus Game Display 80 (FIG. 3) The second bonus game display 80 is turned off in a general game. And the second bonus game display 80
Lights up when the big bonus game starts.

It should be noted that the second bonus game display 80 may be turned on and off instead of being turned on. (8) Third Bonus Game Display 81 (FIG. 3) The third bonus game display 81 is turned off in a general game. And the third bonus game display 81 is
Lights when the regular bonus starts. The regular bonus is started when three symbols of “BAR” are arranged on the activated line during a general game. At this time,
15 medals will be paid out. Also, the regular bonus is started when three “Replay” symbols are aligned on the activated line during the big bonus, and at this time,
15 medals will be paid out.

Note that the third bonus game display 81 may be turned on and off instead of being turned on. (9) Winning Indicator 90 (FIG. 3) The winning indicator 90 is always off. Then, the winning indicator 90 lights when a general winning occurs. The general prize is that during the general game, the symbol of "bell" is 3 on the active line
This is achieved by arranging pieces, and at this time, ten medals are paid out. The general prize is achieved by the appearance of the symbol “Cherry” on the first reel 40 on the activated line during the general game, and at this time, two medals are paid out. During the general game of the big bonus, 15 medals are paid out when three "skateboards" are arranged on the activated line.

It should be noted that instead of turning on the winning indicator 90,
You may make it blink. (10) Replay Display 100 (FIG. 3) The winning display 90 is always off. Then, the replay display device 100 is turned on when a replay game is set.
The replay game is started when three “Replay” symbols are arranged on the payline during a general game.

Note that, instead of turning on the replay display device 100, it may be made to blink. (11) Stop indicator 110 (FIG. 3) The stop indicator 110 is always off. Then, the stop indicator 110 lights up when the stop state is reached. Instead of turning on the light, it may be made to blink.

(12) One-sheet display 120 (FIG. 3) The one-sheet display 120 is always off. And
The one-sheet insertion indicator 120 lights when one medal is inserted. Instead of turning on the one-sheet insertion indicator 120, the indicator may be blinked. (13) Two-sheet display 121 (FIG. 3) The two-sheet display 121 is always off. And
The two-sheet insertion indicator 121 lights when two medals are inserted. At this time, the one-sheet insertion indicator 120 continues to be lit, but the one-sheet insertion indicator 120 may be turned off.

Note that, instead of turning on the two-sheet insertion indicator 121, it may be made to blink. (14) Start Display 130 (FIG. 3) The start display 130 is always off. And
The start indicator 130 blinks on condition that three medals are inserted, and the start switch 230 described later can be operated.

The start indicator 130 may be turned on instead of blinking. (15) Number-of-Credits Display 140 (FIG. 3) In the non-credit mode, the number-of-credits display 140 displays “−−” in seven segments. In the credit mode, the number-of-credits display unit 140 displays the number of credit medals in seven segments using numerical values from “0” to “50”.

(16) Number-of-Games Display 150 (FIG. 3) The number-of-games display 150 is turned off during a general game. Then, the number-of-games display 150 displays the number of occurrences of the regular bonus during the Big Venus in seven segments using numerical values from “1” to “3”. (17) Medal payout number display 160 (FIG. 3) The medal payout number display 160 is always off. Then, the medal payout display unit 160 displays the number of paid out medals in seven segments using a two-digit numerical value.

(18) Medal insertion indicator 170 (FIG. 3) The medal insertion indicator 170 is always off. Then, the medal insertion display 170 blinks when a medal can be inserted. Note that the medal insertion display 170 may be turned on instead of blinking. (19) Settlement switch 180 (FIG. 3) The settlement switch 180 is operated at the time of settlement. When the settlement switch 180 is operated for the first time, the inserted medal is returned. When the settlement switch 180 is operated for the second time, if there is a credit medal, the credit medal is returned.

(20) Credit medal insertion switch 19
0 (FIG. 3) The credit medal insertion switch 190 is operated when a credit medal is inserted. When there are three or more credit medals, the credit medal insertion switch
When 190 is operated, three credit medals are inserted. If the number of credit medals is less than three, all credit medals are inserted. For example, when there are two credit medals, two credit medals are inserted, and when one credit medal is used, one credit medal is inserted.

(21) Medal Slot 200 (FIGS. 2 and 3) The medal slot 200 is for inserting medals. (22) Credit start switch 210 (FIG. 3) The credit start switch 210 is for starting the credit mode.

(23) Credit end switch 220 (FIG. 3) The credit end switch 220 is for canceling the credit mode. The credit start switch
The 210 and the credit end switch 220 may be one switch.

(24) Start switch 230 (FIG. 2,
3) The start switch 230 is for starting rotation of the first to third reels 40 to 42 on condition that three medals are inserted. (25) First to third stop switches 240 to 242 (FIG. 2,
3) The first to third stop switches 240 to 242 correspond to the first to third reels 40 to 42, respectively, and three switches are provided in total.
For example, when the first stop switch 240 is operated, the first reel 40 is operated, when the second stop switch 241 is operated, the second reel 41 is operated, and when the third stop switch 242 is operated, the third reel 42 is stopped. Further, indicators are built in the first to third stop switches 240 to 242, respectively. The built-in indicators are always turned off, and are turned on all at once when the rotation of the first to third reels 40 to 42 starts. Then, the first to third stop switches 24
When 0 to 242 are operated, the internal indicators are turned off.

(26) Medal Payout Port 250 (FIG. 2) The medal payout port 250 is an exit from which medals are paid out. (27) Receiving tray 260 (FIG. 2) Receiving tray 260 stores medals paid out from medal payout port 250. (Game Control Device 270) On the other hand, a game control device 270 is provided inside the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG.

Although not shown, the game control device 270 has a CP
U, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. By reading programs and data stored in the ROM, various units 271 to 277 described later are configured. The following means and switches are connected to the input stage of the game control device 270.

(1) Medal Insertion Means 280 The medal insertion means 240 comprises a medal sensor 201 and a credit medal insertion switch 190 (see FIG. 3) as shown in FIG. The medal sensor 201 is for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 200.

(2) Start switch 230 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) (3) First to third stop switches 240 to 242 (see FIGS. 2 and 3)
(4) Settlement switch 180 (see FIG. 3) The output unit of the game control device 270 includes the following units:
A display and the like are connected.

(1) Reel unit 290 The reel unit 290 includes first to third reels 40 to 42 (FIGS. 2 and 3) and first to third motors 291 to 293 which rotate the respective reels 40 to 42 individually. And (2) Hopper unit 300 The hopper unit 300 is for paying out medals from the medal payout port 250 shown in FIG.

(3) Medal Insertion Number Display Device 310 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the medal insertion number display device 310 includes a one-medal insertion display 120, a two-medal insertion display 121, and a line display. It consists of 60. (4) Credit number display 140 (see FIG. 3) (5) Speakers 30 and 31 (see FIG. 2) The game control device 270 includes the following means as shown in FIG.

(1) inserted medal counting means 271 (2) credit medal counting means 272 (3) game start condition determining means 273 (4) reel drive control means 274 (5) hopper drive control means 275 (6) display control means (7) Sound effect generating means 277 (inserted medal counting means 271) The inserted medal counting means 271 is for counting the inserted number of medals inserted by the medal sensor 201 or the credit medal insertion switch 190. (Credit medal counting means 272) The credit medal counting means 272 counts the number of credited medals. (Game start condition determining means 273) Game start condition determining means 273
Is based on the condition that the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means 271 has reached a predetermined number, for example, three.
It is for enabling a game to be started. In particular,
The start indicator 130 shown in FIG. 3 starts blinking, and the start switch 230 can be operated. (Reel drive control means 274)
This is for controlling the driving of the first to third motors 291 to 293.

That is, the reel drive control means 274 starts the drive of the first to third motors 291 to 293 simultaneously, on condition that the start switch 230 shown in FIGS. As a result, the first to third reels 40 to 42 rotate simultaneously. Thereafter, when the first to third stop switches 240 to 242 are operated, the first to third reels 40 to 42 corresponding to the first to third stop switches 240 to 242 are operated.
The driving of the third motors 291 to 293 stops.

For example, when the first stop switch 240 is operated, the driving of the first motor 291 is stopped and the first reel 4
0 stops. When the three first to third stop switches 240 to 242 are operated in this manner, three first to third reels are operated.
40-42 all stop. (Hopper drive control means 275) Hopper drive control means 275
Is for controlling the driving of the hopper unit 300.

For example, when the settlement switch 180 shown in FIG. 3 is operated for the first time, the hopper drive control means 275 drives the hopper unit 300 so that the number of inserted medals counted by the inserted medal counting means 271 is reduced. Pay out medals. Thereafter, the hopper drive control means 275
Is operated the second time, the hopper unit 300 is driven again to pay out medals of the same number as the credit medal count value of the credit medal counting means 272. (Display control means 276) The display control means 276 controls the display of various displays such as the medal insertion number display device 310 and the credit number display 140.

For example, when the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means 271 becomes one, the display control means 276 turns on the one-sheet insertion indicator 120 shown in FIG. In addition,
Although the one-sheet insertion indicator 120 is changed from off to on, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be changed from off to blinking, on to off, and from on to blinking. Next, the display control means 276
When the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means 271 becomes two, the one-sheet insertion indicator 120 is turned off, and then the two-sheet insertion indicator 121 shown in FIG.

At this time, without turning off the one-sheet insertion indicator 120, the lighting may be continued or changed to blinking. In addition, the two-sheet insertion indicator 121 is changed from off to on, but is not limited to this, and may be changed from off to blinking, on to off, and from on to blinking. After that, when the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means 271 becomes three, the display control means 276 turns off the two-sheet insertion display 121 and turns on the line display 60. As a result, the player knows that three medals have been inserted and that the line 50 has become an effective line.

At this time, without turning off the two-sheet insertion indicator 121, the lighting may be continued or changed to blinking. Further, the one-sheet insertion indicator 120 may be kept lit, or may be changed to blinking. Further, the line display 60 is changed from off to on, but is not limited to this, and may be changed from off to blinking, on to off, and from on to blinking.

On the other hand, in the replay state, the display control means 276 turns on the one-sheet insertion indicator 120 shown in FIG. Next, the display control means 276 turns off the one-sheet insertion indicator 120 and then turns on the two-sheet insertion indicator 121 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the display control means 276 turns off the two-sheet insertion indicator 121,
The line indicator 60 is turned on. (Sound effect generating means 277) The sound effect generating means 277 is a speaker
It is for generating various sound effects through 30,31.

For example, when the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means 271 becomes one, the sound effect generating means 277 generates a "single inserted sound". Next, when the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means 271 becomes two, the sound effect generating means 277 generates a “two-sheet insertion sound”. After that, when the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means 271 becomes three,
Generate a "three-sheet insertion sound".

[0063]

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,
By using at least two indicators, it is possible to intuitively grasp whether or not the number of inserted medals has reached a predetermined number. (Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention,
The information can be displayed alternatively by at least two indicators. (Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention,
Also in the replay, the number of inserted medals can be displayed in an easily understandable manner. (Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3,
The following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The insertion of credit medals can be displayed in an easily understandable manner. (Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 1 to 4,
The following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention,
The distinction between one and two inserted medals can be clearly displayed. (Claim 6) According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 5, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention,
By using the two displays according to the fifth aspect, the number of inserted medals can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner even in a replay. (Claim 7) According to the invention of claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 5 or claim 6, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the seventh aspect of the present invention,
By using the two indicators according to the fifth aspect, the insertion of the credit medal can be displayed in an easily understandable manner. (Claim 8) According to the invention of claim 8, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 1 to 7,
The following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the eighth aspect of the present invention,
The activated line can be displayed at the same time using the input number achievement display. (Claim 9) According to the invention of claim 9, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 4 to 8,
The following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the ninth aspect of the present invention,
With one settlement switch, the inserted medal and the credit medal can be paid out separately.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a slot machine.

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

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Slot machine 20 1st bonus game display 30,31 Speaker 40-42 1st-3rd
Reel 50 line 60 line display 70 Special prize winning number display 80 Second bonus game display 81 Third bonus game display 90 Winning display 100 Replay display 110 Strike display 120 One-sheet insertion display 121 Two sheets Insert indicator 130 Start indicator 140 Number of credits indicator 150 Number of games indicator 160 Medal payout number indicator 170 Medal insert indicator 180 Settlement switch 190 Credit medal input switch 200 Medal slot 201 Medal sensor 210 Credit start switch 220 Credit end Switch 230 Start switch 240 to 242 First to third stop switch 250 Medal payout slot 260 Receiving tray 270 Game control device 271 Inserted medal counting means 272 Game start condition determining means 273 Reel drive control means 274 Hopper drive control means 275 Table control indicating means 276 Sound effect generator 280 Medal thrower 290 Reel unit 3 00 Hopper unit 310 medal number display

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A medal insertion means for inserting medals, an inserted medal counting means for counting the number of inserted medals inserted by the medal insertion means, and an inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means is displayed. A game start condition determining unit for enabling a game to be started on condition that the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting unit has reached a predetermined number; In a slot machine, comprising: display control means for controlling a display state of the medal insertion number display device according to the insertion medal count value of the medal counting means, wherein the medal insertion number display device has the following two displays: A slot machine comprising a container. (1) Insertion number non-achieved display The insertion number non-achieved display is for displaying that the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means has not reached the predetermined number. (2) Inserted number achievement indicator The inserted number achievement indicator is for displaying that the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means has reached the predetermined number. 2. When the inserted medal count value of the inserted medal counting means has reached the predetermined number, the display control means sets the inserted number non-achieving indicator to a non-display state, and then displays the inserted medal. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is controlled so as to display the number achievement display. 3. The display control means, when in a replay state, sets the inserted number non-achieved display to a display state,
The input number non-achieved indicator is set to a non-display state, and thereafter,
3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot number achievement indicator is controlled to be in a display state. 4. The slot machine further includes credit medal counting means for counting the number of credited medals, and the medal insertion means includes a credit medal counted by the credit medal counting means. A credit medal insertion switch for inserting the predetermined number of coins, wherein the display control means, when the credit medal insertion switch is operated, the credit medal count value counted by the credit medal counting means. On condition that the predetermined number has been reached, after the input number non-achieving display is set to the display state, the input number non-achieving display is set to the non-display state, and thereafter, the input number achievement indicator is displayed. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the control is performed so that Slot machine described. 5. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the input number non-achieved display includes the following two displays. (1) One-sheet insertion indicator The one-sheet insertion indicator is for displaying that one medal has been inserted. (2) Two-sheet insertion indicator The two-sheet insertion indicator is for displaying that two medals have been inserted. 6. The display control means controls the one-sheet insertion indicator, the two-sheet insertion indicator, and the number-of-inserted-sheets indicator in the following order when a replay state is set. The slot machine according to claim 5. (1) The one-sheet insertion indicator is turned on from off. (2) The one-sheet insertion indicator is turned on and off. (3) The two-sheet insertion indicator is turned on and off. (4) The two-sheet insertion indicator is turned on. (5) Display state from the non-display state to the display number achievement indicator 7. The display control means, when the credit medal insertion switch is operated, on condition that the credit medal count value has reached the predetermined number, the one-card insertion display in the following order. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein the slot machine, the two-sheet insertion indicator, and the insertion number achievement indicator are controlled. (1) The one-sheet insertion indicator is turned on from off. (2) The one-sheet insertion indicator is turned on and off. (3) The two-sheet insertion indicator is turned on and off. (4) The two-sheet insertion indicator is turned on. (5) Display state from the non-display state to the display number achievement indicator 8. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the input number achievement display also serves as an effective display of a line. 9. The slot machine includes a checkout switch, a hopper unit for paying out the medals,
Hopper drive control means for controlling the driving of the hopper unit, wherein the hopper drive control means drives the hopper unit when the settlement switch is operated, and the number of coins equal to the inserted medal count value. When the payout switch is operated again,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the hopper unit is driven to pay out a number of the medals equal to the credit medal count value.