JPS5980277A - 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 by an angle when a predetermined condition is met.

For general K, y, and lot machines, it is
Symbol marks are placed on the outer periphery of the number reels, and normally eight symbol marks can be observed through the display window for each reel. .

A winning line is displayed on the display window, and when a symbol mark related to a winning payout appears on the winning line, a payout is made in accordance with the winning payout.

Figure 1 shows the display window 1 of a typical slot machine.
This is an example of the winning lines provided on the reel display window 11 of 0. There are 5 winning lines (1°2.3, 4.5), and the winning line changes to 1 depending on the number of medals inserted. Book,
The number increases to 3, then 5. It is determined what kind of symbol mark is on the line of the coin, and in the case of a winning combination, medals are paid out according to the payout.

Therefore, it is important for the player to grasp the timing of how the portrait symbol will come or go on these winning lines. There are currently two methods for determining this timing7.The first method is to stop the reels when a random amount of time has elapsed without the player's will to move. The second method is to operate a reel stop single-push button switch to arbitrarily stop the reels at the player's will. Therefore, the first method of determining timing is based on the cycle of the slot machine itself, and the second method is determining timing based on the rotational speed of the reels and the timing of pressing the reel stop button switch. It is determined by the relationship between All of these require highly skilled techniques, and Yuugi Nagisa, who is highly skilled, has an advantage.

In view of these circumstances, the present invention requires a highly skilled Yugi Nagisa to use a more advanced technique when playing a slot machine, making it easier to pay out high payouts, and adding depth to the game content. The aim is to increase the probability of winning 7 to i (1) for beginners, making the game more interesting and easier to get used to.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained based on one embodiment of the accompanying drawings.

Figure 2 shows a seal 3 used in the slot machine of the present invention.
1 is pasted or a circle 30 is shown, and a specific symbol mark (☆) 82 related to frame movement is added. If this symbol mark 32 is on the winning line -1- with a stop of 1.7, the reel 30 is set to, for example, 4 frames forward or reverse (any number of frames may be selected as appropriate depending on the difficulty level, but for the sake of explanation, 4 frames will be used below) ) can be rotated to an appropriate force position.

To explain this state with reference to FIG. 3, the winning line 1
Assuming that the specific symbol mark 32 stops on the top, among the symbol marks on the reel 31, +, 4+, or ■'
An appropriate symbol mark between the two can be selected.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a main part of a slot machine of the present invention incorporating three reels having this specific symbol mark (☆). The reels 80 to 50 are independently rotationally driven by pulse motors 16 to 18, which are controlled by a drive circuit to be described later. From the display window] 1 of the display part 10, three symbols are displayed on each reel 80 to 50, and the player presses the straf switch 6 while these symbol marks are rotating.
- 78 to gently stop the reel-saving reels 30 - 50. In general slot machines, payouts are made depending on the state of the stopped symbol marks, that is, whether or not the winning symbol marks are lined up on the winning line. However, in the case of the slot machine of the present invention, for example, each IJ
- Assume that the wheels 30 to 50 have stopped. In this case, the reel 30: ll, -, 1: The symbol mark of the hi IJ-le 50 is a specific symbol mark (☆), so either or both of the reel 30 and the reel 50 are rotated forward and reverse. You can move up to 4 frames.

Then, if we pay attention to the winning line 3, there is a symbol mark (BAR) on reel 40 and reel 50, and it is possible that the winning combination is B A R, - B A, I (- B A ) (,). , Yusa person is IJ-)
Then, it must be determined whether T3 A Rf can be brought below (above) the winning line 3 by rotating the 30 in either the forward or reverse direction. Referring to FIG. 3, if the player rotates the handle 30 one frame in the forward direction, the above-mentioned prize can be obtained. Then press pushbutton 6.

At this time, the reel 30 moves one frame in the instructed direction.

If you want to advance one more frame, press 6 again. The time that can be rotated according to the player's will is within the time that the 60 lamps are on or off. If you wish to rotate the reel 50 further within this time, press the direction button or press the 1-8 button. However, lamp 6
When 0 has finished lighting and blinking, no further movement is possible.

The button pressed while the lamp 600 is on and flashing makes a sound, so it can be rotated.

In addition, methods of moving the frames other than those in the examples include a method in which the frames move at a predetermined speed when a push button is held down, and a case in which the movement is random determined by random numbers. In the following, this will be simply expressed as frame movement.

Furthermore, although the number of frames that can be moved by marking a specific symbol (☆) is 4 frames, this number is written in parallel with each symbol mark, so it is possible to move within that number.

FIG. 5 is an internal configuration diagram for driving each reel 30 to 50 shown in FIG. The game starts when the tail part 30 to 750 rotates.

The main controller 80 includes a CPU 110 and a ROM.
1], 1, RAM112, output port 113, input port
)11.4, but when the start switch 2 is turned on, the ROM is started under the instruction of CP Ullo.
The game program is executed according to the order in III,
Motor output from output port 118] Control circuit 12
This supplies pulses to the pulse motor 16.
to 18 start rotating. On the other hand, motor control circuit 1
The pulse signals supplied to channels 2 to 14 are accumulated and stored as how many pulses are applied to each reel in a designated portion of RAM 112 in main controller 80. Since the corresponding rotational position of the reel is detected based on the integrated value of this pulse, it is necessary to reset it every time the reel rotates. The light shielding pieces 80a to 50a are detected by the photointerrupters 22 to 24, and this detection signal is sent to the input boat 114 in the main controller 80, and the RA corresponding to each reel, The integrated value in M112 is cleared to zero. 30 to 5 each reel
0 reaches constant speed rotation (~), press the stop switches 6 to 8 provided on the front of the slot machine, and the stop signals will be output to the suppression detection circuits 6a to 8a, respectively.
The input port 114 in the main controller is detected via the input port 114 in the main controller. Corresponding to those stop switches 6 to 8 1.1. Pulses are no longer sent to the motor control circuit 12 and 14, and the pulse motors 16 and 18
is stopped selectively.

), press top switch 6 to 8 to release 30 parts each.
50 is stopped, the alignment of the three symbol marks lined up on a predetermined winning line is determined based on the value accumulated in tAM112 in the main controller 80. If it is determined that the reel (☆) is located on the winning line (1-), wait for the reel with this specific symbol mark to rotate (for a predetermined period of time), make a determination, and then issue the number of coins according to the combination. Medals are obliquely dispensed from a hopper device (not shown).

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part showing another embodiment of the present invention, in which the player can make judgments externally visually or audibly without using the specific symbol mark (☆) of the above-mentioned embodiment. It has been made possible. A signal is generated inside the slot machine that indicates whether or not re-rotation of the reels is allowed, and when reels 30 to 50 stop, it is determined what the signal is, and if rotation is allowed, each I of
The lamp 35 or lamp 55 corresponding to the J-ru is turned on or off to indicate which IJ-ru can be rotated. This can be easily done by outputting a 2 value signal that allows the reels to rotate again when the sum of the digits of the random numbers that have been drawn equals a certain value.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the slot machine of the present invention, in which after each reel stops, a predetermined condition is met, such as when the symbol mark is located on the winning line, or when a signal is issued that allows the reels to rotate again. is output, the reels are rotated again (-7 and you can aim for the winning combination. 1, with this configuration, you can hit at each reel position that is stopped) / Even if the symbol marks are lined up. It is also possible to aim for a winning combination with an even higher payout.

An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a player can freely stop the reels has been disclosed, but in a slot machine in which the reels themselves stop, there is a switch that indicates the direction of rotation of the reels and a switch that controls the amount of rotation. The present invention can be utilized by providing a switch for specifying. Also, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, only one lamp 60 is provided, but it would be even more convenient if it were provided for each reel to display which reel can be rotated again. It is desirable to emit a τ sound (voice, music, etc.) in conjunction with the lighting of the lamp. Furthermore, it goes without saying that only one reel can be re-rotated.

As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to require highly skilled players to use more advanced techniques, and for beginners, it is possible to increase the probability of winning. The content of the slot machine has increased in sophistication, and it is very easy for first-time players to get used to it, making it possible to provide a slot machine that is rich in interest that has not been seen before.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1d is a front view of the display window for explaining the general winnings of the C lot machine. FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the reel used in 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 an internal configuration diagram of this slot machine. FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the display window of another embodiment of the slot machine of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an overview of the operation of the slot machine of the present invention. 10...Display window part 11...Display window 30, 40, 50...Li-
- Rule 6.7.8... Stop switch 16.17.18... Pulse motor - 35, 45, 5
5,60・0. Lamp'/0...Speaker 110...CPU 111...ROM 112...RAM 113...Output port 114...Input port

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) Multiple reels driven by a motor are installed in a row.
In this slot machine, a specific symbol mark on the outer periphery of a reel stops on the pay line
A slot machine that is sometimes configured to rotate its reels again by pressing a switch. (2) In a slot machine in which a plurality of reels driven by a motor are arranged in series, a display means is provided, and at least one reel is displayed by pressing a switch when the display means is in operation. A slot machine characterized in that it is configured so that it can be rotated again.