JPH1157119A - Turn barrel and turn barrel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a turn barrel type game machine with which a success picture pattern and general picture patterns can be clearly distinguished while satisfying regulations concerning the size of picture pattern determined by techniqual specifications related to the turn barrel type game machine in the Act to Control Business which may Affect Public Morals. SOLUTION: Around the outer peripheral surface of a drum, a general picture pattern display part A1 and a bonus picture pattern display part A2 are arranged in one line along with the rotating direction of a turn barrel. General picture patterns 11a, 11b, 11c and 11d as 1st picture patterns are displayed on the general picture pattern display part A1. Great success picture patterns 13a and 13b and a medium success picture pattern 15 as 2nd picture patterns are displayed on the bonus picture pattern display part A2. Besides, the general picture pattern display part A1 has surrounding lines 21a, 21b, 21c and 21d displayed so as to surround the respective general picture patterns 11a, 11b, 11c and 11d.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a torso and a torsion-type gaming machine, and more particularly to a torso and a torso-type gaming machine in which a first symbol display portion and a second symbol display portion can be easily distinguished. It is.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional technology of a spinning-type gaming machine, there is a slot machine as shown in FIG. In the slot machine 100, windows 101a, 101b, 101
c, drums 103a, 103b, 103c and stop buttons 111a, 111b, 111c.
Further, a start lever 112 and a slot 113 are provided, and a payout port 114 and a medal tray 115 are provided at a lower portion.

A player inserts a medal through the insertion slot 113. The winning lines 105, 106, 107, 108 and 109 are automatically selected according to the number of inserted medals. For example, if one medal is inserted, the winning line 106 is selected. If you insert two medals,
The winning lines 105, 106 and 107 are selected. If three medals are inserted, the winning lines 105, 106, 10
7, 108 and 109 are selected.

At this time, in order to inform the player which pay line has been selected, the valid line marks 110a, 110b, 110 corresponding to the selected pay line are set.
c, 110d and 110e are turned on. When the player operates the start lever 112, the drum 103
a, 103b, and 103c rotate, and the game is started.

The drums 103a, 103b, 103c
A symbol as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols include a bonus symbol 121 and a general symbol 12
There are three. Three consecutive symbols from the series of symbols appear in the windows 101a, 101b, and 101c. Next, by operating the start lever 112, the drums 103a, 103b, 103c rotate,
The game starts.

[0006] The player can play the drums 103a, 103b, 1
Stop buttons 111a, 111b, 11 corresponding to 03c
1c is operated to stop each drum. At this time, window 1
When the symbols displayed on 01a, 101b, and 101c are arranged in a predetermined arrangement (hereinafter, referred to as a winning arrangement) on the selected winning line, medals are paid out from the payout port 114 in accordance with a predetermined payout. If the winning arrangement is not achieved, the inserted medals are only collected and no refund is made.

[0007] Based on the operation of the start lever 112, the slot machine 100 internally performs a lottery by a computer. By this lottery, whether or not to win in the current game is primarily determined. However, it is necessary for the player to operate the stop buttons 111a, 111b, and 111c at a predetermined timing in addition to the lottery. That is, the winning arrangement is displayed for the first time by operating the stop button at a predetermined timing in the lottery.

In this manner, the winning arrangement is determined not only by the lottery but also by taking into account the timing of the operation of the stop button by the player. Therefore, since the final decision right to determine whether or not to win is left to the player, the interest of the player is not reduced.

On the other hand, when the player cannot operate the stop buttons 111a, 111b, 111c at a predetermined timing, even if the player wins the lottery by the internal computer, no winning arrangement is displayed and no winning is made. However, a win by a lottery inside the slot machine 100 (a hit of a bonus symbol) is held inside the slot machine 100 until the player can display the winning arrangement, and is carried over to the next game.

Since the lottery in the slot machine 100 is carried over, the player can display the winning arrangement by operating the stop button at a predetermined timing in the next game. Therefore, the slot machine 100 displays a specific symbol arrangement (hereinafter, referred to as a reach eye) in order to inform the player that the lottery has been selected internally.

FIG. 10 shows an example of this reach. FIG.
At 0, the reach eyes are displayed in a different pattern from the symbol shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, generally, the reach eyes are displayed as a combination of the bonus symbol 121 and the general symbol 123. In this example, an arrangement of seven (7) consecutively two from the left on the pay line 105 and an arrangement of two consecutive bars (BΑR) from the left on the pay line 109 represent the reach. Any pattern other than the arrangement of the seven (7) and the bar (BΑR) may be displayed.

The player confirms whether or not the reach is displayed, and knows whether or not the lottery in the slot machine 100 has been hit. If the reach number is displayed, it means that the lottery in the machine has been won. That is, the player can obtain a prize as long as he can operate the stop button at a predetermined timing.
Therefore, in the next game, the player need only concentrate on operating the stop button at a predetermined timing.

[0013]

The above-mentioned slot machine 100 has the following problems. The player needs to confirm whether or not the reach eye is displayed when the drum is stopped. Further, in the next game in which the reach eye is displayed, it is necessary to distinguish a specific symbol from the symbols displayed one after another on the rotating drum in order to time the operation of the stop button.

However, for example, it is assumed that a reach eye as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. In this case, since it is difficult to clearly distinguish the bonus symbol 121 and the general symbol 123, the player cannot easily determine whether or not the reach eye is displayed. Therefore, in order to allow the player to easily determine whether or not the reach eye is displayed, it is necessary to clarify the distinction between the two symbols.

FIG. 11 shows an example of a winning arrangement. In order to display the winning arrangement as shown in this figure, the bonus symbols 121 must be aligned on the winning line 106. For that purpose, the player must operate the stop button at a predetermined timing.

In order to operate the stop button at a predetermined timing, the player checks the symbol on the rotating drum while visually following the rotating drum, and measures the timing. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the distinction between the bonus symbol and the general symbol so that the player can operate the stop button at a predetermined timing even during the rotation of the drum. However, with the conventional symbols (see FIG. 10), the player could not easily distinguish between the two symbols while the drum was rotating.

Therefore, as a method of clarifying the distinction between the two symbols, a method of changing the size of both symbols extremely can be considered. However, according to the technical standards related to the spinning-type gaming machine according to the Customs Business Act, the size of the design is 25 mm or more in height,
It is regulated to 35 mm or more in width. By this regulation, for example, the general symbol is made extremely smaller than the bonus symbol,
The distinction between the two cannot be clarified by the size of the design.

Therefore, conventionally, it has been attempted to change the colors of the bonus symbol and the general symbol, or to use a graphic characteristic to one of the symbols, so that the player can clearly distinguish between the two symbols. However, as before, in the conventional slot machine, the player receives the bonus symbol 121 and the general symbol 123.
There is a problem that it cannot be easily distinguished from

According to the present invention, there is provided a game system which satisfies a rule concerning the size of a symbol stipulated in a technical standard for a spinning-type gaming machine in the Customs Sales Act and clarifies a distinction between a bonus symbol and a general symbol. The purpose is to provide a barrel-type gaming machine.

[0020]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spinning drum having a first symbol displaying portion for displaying a first symbol and a second symbol displaying portion for displaying a second symbol on an outer peripheral surface. There, the first symbol display unit has a frame display displayed to surround the first symbol, the first symbol,
It is displayed smaller than the second symbol.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a turning drum having a first symbol display portion and a second symbol display portion for displaying a second symbol on an outer peripheral surface, wherein the first symbol display portion includes a frame. It is characterized by being constituted only by display.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rotary-type gaming machine having a rotary drum having a rotary shaft, and a rotary drive for rotating the rotary drum about the rotary shaft. The torso has, on the outer peripheral surface, one or more first symbol display portions for displaying the first symbol and one or two or more second symbol display portions for displaying the second symbol, and the first symbol display portion. Has a frame display displayed so as to surround the first symbol, and the first symbol is displayed smaller than the second symbol table.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rotary-type gaming machine having a rotary drum having a rotary shaft, and a rotary drive for rotating the rotary drum about the rotary shaft. The torso has, on the outer peripheral surface, one or two or more first symbol display portions and one or two or more second symbol display portions for displaying the second symbol, and the first symbol display portion is only displayed by a frame. It is characterized by comprising.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spinning-type gaming machine according to the third or fourth aspect, wherein the spinning-drum has two or more of the first symbol display portions. , On the outer peripheral surface of the torso, two or more of the first symbol display unit and the second symbol display unit are arranged in a line along the rotation direction, and displayed on two or more of the first symbol display unit. A part of the frame display is arranged on a reference straight line formed along the rotation direction.

[0025]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first symbol display section has a frame display displayed so as to surround the first symbol. The first symbol is displayed smaller than the second symbol.

Thus, the first symbol can be made smaller than the second symbol, while maintaining a certain size as a whole including the frame display. Since the first symbol is displayed smaller than the second symbol in this way, the first symbol and the second symbol can be easily distinguished.

Further, since the first symbol display portion has a certain size, the first symbol display portion can be easily seen even though the first symbol is small. For this reason, for example, the regulation regarding the size of the symbol which is set in the technical standard concerning the spinning-type gaming machine can be satisfied.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first symbol display section is constituted only by a frame display. Thereby, it is possible to distinguish the first symbol display unit having only the frame display from the second symbol display unit having the second symbol.

Further, since the first symbol display section has a fixed size by displaying the frame without displaying the first symbol, the first symbol display section can be easily seen. For this reason, for example, it is possible to satisfy the regulation regarding the size of the symbol, which is defined in the technical standard related to the spinning-type gaming machine.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first symbol display section has a frame display displayed so as to surround the first symbol. The first symbol is displayed smaller than the second symbol.

This makes it possible to make the first symbol smaller than the second symbol while ensuring a certain size for the entire first symbol display section including the frame display. Since the first symbol is displayed smaller than the second symbol in this way, the first symbol and the second symbol can be easily distinguished. Furthermore, since the first symbol display section has a certain size, the first symbol display section can be easily seen even though the first symbol is small. For this reason, for example, the regulation regarding the size of the symbol which is set in the technical standard concerning the spinning-type gaming machine can be satisfied.

When the torso is rotating, a fixed size as a whole is secured by frame display, and the first symbol is displayed smaller than the second symbol, so that the first symbol is displayed. And the second symbol can be easily determined.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the first symbol display section is constituted only by a frame display. Thereby, it is possible to distinguish the first symbol display unit having only the frame display from the second symbol display unit having the second symbol.

Further, since the first symbol display section has a certain size by displaying the frame without displaying the first symbol, the first symbol display section can be easily seen. For this reason, for example, it is possible to satisfy the regulation regarding the size of the symbol, which is defined in the technical standard related to the spinning-type gaming machine.

When the torso is rotating, the first symbol display portion having only the frame display can be distinguished from the second symbol display portion having the second symbol, so that the first symbol display portion and the second symbol display portion are provided. Can be easily determined.

In the spinning-type gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, two or more first symbol display portions and second symbol display portions are arranged in a line along the rotation direction on the outer peripheral surface of the spinning drum. Furthermore, a part of the frame display displayed on the two or more first symbol display units is arranged on a reference straight line formed along the rotation direction of the winding drum.

As a result, it appears that a part of the frame display forms a straight line by rotating the winding drum.
On the other hand, in the portion of the second symbol display portion having no frame display, the straight line appears to be broken. Therefore, when the torso is rotating, it is possible to more easily determine the first symbol display portion and the second symbol display portion.

[0038]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of a spinning-type gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. A slot machine as a spinning-type gaming machine includes drums 103a, 103b, 103 as spinning drums, similarly to a conventional slot machine.
c (see FIG. 8).

FIG. 2C shows the drum 103a.
The drum 103a rotates around a central axis 103j as a rotation axis. This rotation operation is drive-controlled by a motor (not shown) as a rotation drive unit. The drums 103b and 103c have the same configuration.

FIG. 1 is an example of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the drums 103a, 103b, 103c of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. The symbol 3 has a general symbol display portion A1 as a first symbol display portion and a bonus symbol display portion A2 as a second symbol display portion. The general symbol display unit # 1 and the bonus symbol display unit # 2
a, 103b, and 103c are arranged in a row on the outer peripheral surface along the rotation direction of the torso.

The general symbol display section # 1 displays the general symbols 11a, 11b, 11c and 11d as the first symbols. On the bonus symbol display section # 2, big hit symbols 13a and 13b as the second symbols and a middle hit symbol 15 as the second symbol are displayed. In addition, the general symbol display section # 1 is
A surrounding line 21 which is a frame display displayed so as to surround each of the general symbols 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d.
a, 21b, 21c, and 21d. The bonus symbol display section # 2 is composed of only a big hit symbol or a middle hit symbol.

The total number of the general symbol, the big hit symbol, and the middle hit symbol displayed on each of the drums 103a, 103b, and 103c is 21. In the present embodiment, the general symbols 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d are four types of plum (11a), cherry (11b), bell (11c), and replay (11d), and the middle hit symbol 15 is one type of BAR. , Big hits 13a, 13b are seven (13
a) and a dog wearing sunglasses (13b).

In FIG. 1, each of the general symbols 11a, 11b, 1
1c, 11d and corresponding peripheral lines 21a,
21b, 21c and 21d are represented by monochromatic shading. However, actually, a set of a general symbol and a surrounding line (for example, the general symbol 11a and the surrounding line 21a) is displayed in the same color. In the present embodiment, the general design 11a
And the surrounding line 21a is blue, the general symbol 11b and the surrounding line 21b are red, the general symbol 11c and the surrounding line 21c are yellow,
The general symbol 11d and the surrounding line 21d are displayed in green.

As shown in FIG. 1, the general symbols 11a, 11
The b, 11c, 11d, the big hit symbols 13a, 13b, and the middle hit symbol 15 are arranged in a line along the rotation direction of the drum. In addition, the surrounding lines 21a, 21b, 21
The left vertical sides of c and 21d are arranged on a left vertical line L1 which is a reference straight line. Similarly, the right vertical side is
It is arranged on a right vertical line L2 which is a reference straight line. The left vertical line L1 and the right vertical line L2 are virtual straight lines formed along the rotation direction of the drum.

Thus, the peripheral lines 21a, 21b,
The vertical sides on the left and right sides of 21c and 21d are
By being arranged in a straight line, these sides appear to form a straight line when the drum rotates.
On the other hand, the big hit symbol and the middle hit symbol have no surrounding line. Therefore, in the portion where the big hit symbol and the middle hit symbol are arranged, the straight line appears to be broken. Therefore, when the drum is rotating, the discrimination between the general symbol display section # 1 and the bonus symbol display section # 2 can be performed more easily.

Here, the size of each symbol display section is shown in FIG. FIG. 2Α displays actual measured values of the bonus symbol display unit # 2 and the general symbol display unit # 1. General symbol display sectionΑ
1 has peripheral lines 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d. Therefore, the size of the general symbol display portion # 1 is the size of the surrounding lines 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d. Note that the size of only the general symbol is shown in parentheses.

FIG. 2B shows the measurement range of the actually measured value of the bonus symbol. Both the height (H) and the width (W) are measured with the maximum height and the maximum width of the symbol. In addition, the size of the design is regulated by the technical standards related to the spinning-type gaming machine of the Customs Sales Act, the size is
The length is 25 mm or more and the width is 35 mm or more.

As shown in FIG. 2, a bonus symbol display section Α
2 and the general symbol display section # 1 satisfy the regulation value. However, the surrounding lines (21a, 21b, 21c, 2
1d) General symbols (11a, 11b, 11c, 11)
When comparing d) with the bonus symbol (big hit symbols 13a and 13b and the middle hit symbol 15), the general symbol is smaller than the bonus symbol.

As described above, the general symbol and the surrounding line are combined to form the general symbol display unit # 1, so that the general symbol display unit # 1 can maintain a certain size as a whole, and the general symbol can be made smaller than the bonus symbol. Can be smaller. Therefore, the general symbol and the bonus symbol can be easily distinguished from the viewpoint of the symbol size.

Further, by providing the surrounding lines even though the general symbol is small, the general symbol display section # 1 can secure a certain size. Therefore, for example, it is also possible to satisfy the regulation regarding the size of the symbol, which is defined in the technical standard related to the spinning-type gaming machine.

When the drum is rotating, a certain size as a whole is secured by the surrounding lines, and the general symbol is displayed smaller than the bonus symbol, so that the general symbol and the bonus symbol are displayed. It can be easily determined.

FIG. 3 shows the reach eye, FIG.
FIG. 5 shows an example of a hit in the middle hit. In the reach of FIG. 3, seven (7) are consecutively arranged on the winning line 105 from the right, and two bars (BΑR) are consecutively arranged on the winning line 109 from the lower right. I have.

In this embodiment, a symbol having a peripheral line is a general symbol, and a symbol having no peripheral line is a large hit symbol or a middle hit symbol. Therefore, when the drum stops, the player can quickly determine whether or not the reach eye is displayed by determining where the surrounding line is.

That is, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the displayed symbol arrangement matches the image shown in FIG. Therefore, unlike the conventional slot machine, it is not necessary to check each symbol each time.

As described above, since the general symbol having the surrounding line and the big hit symbol and the middle hit symbol having no surrounding line can be easily distinguished, it can be easily determined whether or not it is the reach eye.

Next, another embodiment of the spinning-type gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 shows a symbol displayed on a drum of a slot machine which is a spinning-type gaming machine. Pattern 5
Has a general symbol display section # 1 as a first symbol display section and a bonus symbol display section # 2 as a second symbol display section on the outer peripheral surface of the drum.

The bonus symbol display section # 2 displays the second symbol, the big hit symbols 13a and 13b and the middle hit symbol 1
5 is displayed. Further, the general symbol display section # 1 is constituted by only the surrounding lines 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d. That is, the symbol 5 is obtained by removing the general symbol that is the first symbol from the symbol according to the first embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the surrounding lines 21a, 21a
b, 21c, and 21d serve as general symbols.

As described above, the surrounding lines 21a, 21b,
General symbol display section where only 21c and 21d are displayed.
1 and the bonus symbol display portion # 2 on which the big hit symbols 13a and 13b and the middle hit symbol 15 are displayed are more clearly distinguished. Therefore, the player can more easily determine whether or not the reach eye is displayed. Further, even during the rotation of the drum, it is possible to more easily determine the both.

In this embodiment, the surrounding lines 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d serve as general symbols. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the design 5 can satisfy the specified value regarding the size of the design in the Customs Business Act.

In each of the above embodiments, the left vertical line L
There are two 1 and right vertical lines L2, one each on the left and right of the surrounding line, but only one of them may be provided.

In each of the above embodiments, the left and right vertical sides of the surrounding line are arranged on the reference straight line.
The invention is not limited to the example as long as a part of the peripheral line is arranged on a reference straight line formed along the rotation direction of the winding drum. For example, the peripheral line may be a polygon, and its end (vertex) may be arranged on the reference straight line.

Further, the symbol 3 on the drum shown in the first embodiment is not limited to the example as long as the symbol can be recognized by the player as the first symbol and the second symbol.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, each peripheral line is distinguished by color coding. However, the present invention is not limited to the example as long as each surrounding line can be clearly identified from the player. For example, the distinction may be made by using a difference in the density of the surrounding lines.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing a symbol displayed on a drum of a spinning-type gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a table showing the size of each symbol shown in FIG. 1,
Α indicates the actual measurement value of each symbol, and B indicates the measurement range. C is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the drum and the rotating shaft.

FIG. 3 is a view showing reach eyes displayed on the spinning-type gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a big hit point displayed on the spinning-type gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a middle hit point displayed on the spinning-type gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the reach eye shown in FIG. 3 as a frame image.

FIG. 7 is a view showing another embodiment of the spinning-type gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a view showing the appearance of a conventional spinning-type gaming machine.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a symbol displayed on a drum of a conventional spinning-type gaming machine.

FIG. 10 is a view showing reach eyes displayed on a conventional spinning-type gaming machine.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing hit points displayed on a conventional spinning-type gaming machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d ... General pattern 13a, 13b ... Big hit pattern 15 ... Medium hit pattern 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d ... Peripheral line 103a, 103b , 103c ····· Drum Α1 ················································ Bonus symbol display section L1 ·········· Left vertical line L2 ·········· Right vertical line

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A torso having a first symbol display portion for displaying a first symbol and a second symbol display portion for displaying a second symbol on an outer peripheral surface, wherein the first symbol display portion includes a first symbol. A frame that is displayed so as to surround the first symbol, wherein the first symbol is displayed smaller than the second symbol. 2. A torso having, on an outer peripheral surface thereof, a first symbol display portion and a second symbol display portion for displaying a second symbol, wherein the first symbol display portion is constituted only by a frame display. Characterized by a torso. 3. A spinning machine having a rotating drum having a rotating shaft, and a rotating drum driving section for rotating the rotating drum around the rotating shaft, wherein the rotating drum displays a first symbol on an outer peripheral surface thereof. It has one or two or more first symbol display portions and one or two or more second symbol display portions for displaying a second symbol, and the first symbol display portion is a frame displayed so as to surround the first symbol. A display device, wherein the first symbol is displayed smaller than the second symbol. 4. A spinning machine having a rotating body having a rotating shaft, a rotating body driving section for rotating the rotating body about the rotating axis, wherein the rotating body has one or more second rotating bodies on its outer peripheral surface. A spinning-type gaming machine having one symbol display portion and one or two or more second symbol display portions for displaying a second symbol, wherein the first symbol display portion is constituted only by a frame display; . 5. The turning-type gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the turning drum has two or more first symbol display portions, and two or more first symbol display portions are provided on an outer peripheral surface of the turning drum. The one symbol display part and the second symbol display part are arranged in a line along the rotation direction, and a part of the frame display displayed on the two or more first symbol display parts is along the rotation direction of the torso. A spinning-type gaming machine, which is arranged on a reference straight line formed by: