JPS5955274A - Throttle machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine configured such that at least one reel can be rotated again when a predetermined condition is met.

Generally, in slot machines, there are non-pol marks (symbols) on the outer periphery of multiple reels that are connected in a row.

(2 numbers, 2 letters, etc.), and usually 3 symbol marks for each reel can be observed through the display glass window.

The display window displays a winning line, and when a symbol mark related to a winning payout comes on the winning line, a payout is made in accordance with the winning payout. Slot machine display window 1
This is an example of the winning lines provided on the 0 reel and the display window 11, and there are 5 winning lines (1, 2° 3, 4.5).
There will be one prize line depending on the number of medals inserted.
The number increases to 1, 3, and 5 books. It is determined which symbol marks are on these lines, and if it is a win, medals are paid out according to the payout.

Therefore, it is important for the player to grasp the timing of how the winning symbol mark will come or be brought onto these winning lines. There are currently two methods for determining this timing. The first method is to stop the reels mechanically without the player's will.

The second method is for the player to arbitrarily stop the reels by operating a reel stop push switch.

17 Therefore, the first method of timing is based on the cycle of the slot machine itself, and the second method is based on the rotational speed of the reels and the timing of pressing the reel stop button switch. Both are very important to players. In other words, each requires a highly skilled technique, and highly skilled players have an advantage.

In view of these circumstances, the present invention is designed to make it easier for players who are highly skilled at playing slot machines to obtain high-level placements that require more advanced skills, and to deepen the game content.7)
The purpose is to increase the probability of winning and make the game more interesting and familiar to beginners.

The purpose of this is to provide a specific symbol mark on at least one reel used in slot machines.
When this non-pol mark stops on the winning line,
Only this reel can be configured so that it can move a predetermined number of frames forward or backward [one rotation]! achieved in two.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained based on one embodiment of the attached figure σ).

Figure 2 shows a seal 31 used in the slot machine of the present invention.
The reel 30 is shown with a particular symbol related to the movement of the pieces (ridges) 32 and 21. If this symbol mark 32 stops on the winning line, turn this reel 30 to 911 for 4 frames (depending on the difficulty level), and a high official will be selected, but for the sake of explanation, 4 frames will be selected below. VE O) It can be rotated to an appropriate position.

To explain this state with reference to FIG. Shin-go Gurumark Kakaku Selection J
, 3 ＋J○7゛□A criminal opening θ) Specific S/, Slot machine of the present invention σ〕Kanon 6Q with built-in three reels with ZEL mark (tribute)
A perspective view is shown in FIG. The reels 30 and 50c will be described later. Each of the nockle smoke i 6 '/r wheels 18 is independently driven to rotate, which is controlled by a drive circuit. Three symbol marks from 30 to 50σ) are observed on each of the display windows 11 and 11 of the display window section 10, and the stop switch 6 is pressed by players G, Makosai, and others while the non-pol marks are rotating. Stop] - Stop. The state of the non-pol mark in a general slot machine (stopping the machine) is the payout (σ) in which a payout is made depending on whether one symbol mark is lined up on the winning line (7) or not. Power(,
In the case of the present invention, for example, the 4th 1'A
7i model'1 / symbol mark placement on each reel 30 u
) Suppose that L50 has stopped. In this case, reel 30
And reel 50's Sonbor mark is a specific symbol mark (☆), so until reel 30, it becomes l/)(
Reel 50 [f] or both forward/reverse 1□□□
You can move up to 4 frames by rotating the frame. Therefore, if we focus on the entry 'die lie/3, reel 40 and IJ '-
/ 50 symbol mark (BAR) force (introduction) l),
B A It -P which is a type of symbol mark
It is conceivable to aim for t A It - BAR. The player decides how many pieces to bring the BAR to the winning line 3σ) by rotating the 30 in the forward and reverse direction, and the player decides whether to rotate C) in the 1st floor or in the reverse direction. Then press SZ kun (also serves as a stop switch) 6 to move the frame Ih.Here, press Hf to move this frame.
Tongue 6 4:1 It may be installed separately from the stop switch 6.

Another way to move frames is to move 4 frames! lrIIσ,), if the push button switch is hyperactive for one frame per diffraction 1 m, and if you keep pressing the push button, the frame moves at a predetermined speed, and in addition, the movement speed is rank, etc. These are collectively referred to as walls, T is simply expressed as frame movement, and Arumoσ]. Furthermore, the number of frames that can be driven by the specific non-pole mark (☆) will be explained assuming that the number of frames that can be cut is 4 frames.

FIG. 5 is an internal configuration diagram for driving each reel 3o to 5o in FIG. 2 turns on, reels 30 to 50
will rotate at the same time and the game will start. The main controller 30 executes the game program when the start switch 2 is turned on, and the motor control circuits 12 to 14
supply pulses to. As a result, the pulse motors 16 to 18 start rotating. On the other hand, the motor control circuit 12
The pulse signals supplied to the main controllers 80 to 14 are integrated by the main controller 80 itself, and the values are stored for each reel.

Since the rotational position of the reel is detected based on the integrated value of the reel, it is necessary to reset it every time the reel rotates.For this purpose, a part of each reel 30 to 50 is provided with a light shielding piece 30a or 50. The light shielding pieces 30a to 50a are detected by the photointerrupters 19 to 21, and when this detection signal is sent to the main controller 8°, the integrated value of the pulses is cleared.

Further, each reel 30 to 50 is provided with a light shielding piece 30b to 50b for detecting a specific symbol mark (six).
The light shielding pieces 30b to 50b are detected by the photointerrupters 22 to 24, and this detection signal is sent to the main controller 80. When the main controller 80 receives this signal, it sends pulses as many as the number of ON signals of the stop switch 6.7 or 8 of the reel that received this signal to the motor drive circuit 12.13 or 14. As a result, if six specific symbol marks are placed on the winning line, the reels can be rotated further.

After each reel 30 to 50 reaches a constant rotation speed, a stop switch 6 provided on the front of the slot man
If one of 8 is pressed, a stop signal is input to the main controller via the respective suppression detection circuits 6a to 8a. Then, pulses are no longer sent to the motor control circuits 12 to 14 corresponding to these stop switches 6 to 8, and the pulse motors 16 to 18 are selectively stopped.

When the stop switches 6 to 8 are pressed to stop each of the rolls 30 to 50, the combination of three symbol marks lined up on a predetermined winning line is displayed on the main controller 8.
Although it is judged as 0, the specific symbol mark (
6] is located on the winning line, wait for the reel with this specific symbol mark (☆) to rotate (for a predetermined time), make a determination, and show the number of medals according to the combination. is discharged from the hopper device. This predetermined time may be notified by lighting or blinking the rung 60, for example.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part showing another embodiment of the present invention, in which the player can visually or aurally determine the specific symbol mark (☆) of the above-mentioned embodiment without using it. This is configured so that the corresponding lamps 35 to 55 are turned on or blinked in response to the detection signals from the photointerrupters 30b to 50b for detecting the specific symbol mark described above. This makes it possible to aim for a higher winning combination even if the winning symbol marks are lined up at each stopped reel position.

Furthermore, using the reels with the specific symbol marks shown in the embodiment shown in FIG. In this case, the lighting or blinking time of the lamp may be constant or random. Furthermore, at this time, the number of reels on which pieces can be moved is limited to one (in this case, one lamp 60 is sufficient as the lamp).

Furthermore, it is also possible to generate sound (voice, music, etc.) from the speaker 70 in synchronization with the lighting or blinking of the lamp, and to move the frame depending on the time the sound is being output.

As explained above, according to the slot machine of the present invention,
Since it requires more advanced techniques from highly skilled players, and increases the probability of winning for beginners, the content of the game is more advanced, and it is more appealing to first-time players. Because it is very easy to get used to, we can provide a slot machine with unprecedented high performance.

Furthermore, these functions can be achieved with a very simple change of adding a specific symbol mark, which is very effective in terms of manufacturing and cost.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a display window section for explaining general winning lines of a slot machine. FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the reel of the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows an explanatory view of forward and reverse piece movement of this reel. FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the display window of the slot machine of the present invention, FIG. 5 shows the internal configuration of this slot machine, and FIG. 6 shows the display window of another embodiment of the slot machine of the present invention. A perspective view of the figure is shown. 10...Display window section 11...
...Display window 30.40.50...Reel 6, 7.8...Stop switch 1
6.17.18...Pulse motor 35.
45,55.60... Lamp 70...
...Speaker.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (]) In a slot machine having a plurality of rotatable reels arranged in series, at least one reel is provided with a specific symbol mark, and when this symbol mark stops on a winning line, A slot machine characterized by being configured so that the reels can be rotated in forward and reverse directions. (2) In a slot machine having a plurality of freely rotatable reels arranged in series, a display means is provided, and while the display means is operating, at least one reel can be rotated in the forward and reverse directions again. A slot machine characterized by being configured as follows.