JPH04109977A - Scoring line light-emitting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible for a player to identify a scoring pattern by looking at only a reel window by using an emission controller which controls emission of light from five individual linear light sources provided along a scoring line to emit light from the linear light source of a scoring line corresponding to the number of coins put in, among five linear light sources. CONSTITUTION:When one coin is put in, only a linear light source 10 at the third position from above emits light; i.e., an optical fiber 11 emits red light as a red light source 12 corresponding to a center scoring line 19 emits light. Similarly, when two coins are put in linear, 7 light sources 10 except those at upper and lower ends i.e., three linear light sources 10 emit light and when three coins are put in all the linear, light source 10 emit light. Then, a player visually recognizes light emitted from the linear light sources 10 while posing his field of view on a reel window 40 and recognizes the scoring line 19. Among the linear light sources 10 which emit light when coins are put in, after a game is completed, those which correspond to the scoring line 19 where a combination of patterns for scoring is made, i.e., a blue light source 13 emits light and thereby the optical fiber 11 emits blue light, and the player sees light emitted from the linear light sources 10 and recognizes the scoring pattern.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention: "Industrial Application Field" The present invention relates to a winning line light emitting device, more specifically, to a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, to a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, to a winning line light emitting device, a winning line light emitting device, and more particularly, to a winning line light emitting device, and more particularly, to a winning line light emitting device, a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, a winning line light emitting device, and more specifically, a winning line light emitting device. The present invention relates to a device that can turn on or off lines according to the progress of a game in a slot machine.

"Prior Art" (1) A conventional slot machine will be explained based on FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a rotating reel of a slot machine and a reel tape attached to the rotating reel.
Moreover, FIG. 3 is a front view of a conventional slot machine.

A conventional slot machine has three rotary reels 50 each having a cylindrical shape with a bottom and a central axis of rotation horizontally.
A vertically long rectangular reel window 40 arranged horizontally is provided near the center of the front side of the game machine, and a displayed pattern 61 drawn on a reel tape 60 attached to the outer periphery of the rotating reel 50 is displayed vertically on the reel window 40. Three of them are formed so that they can be visually observed.

This reel window 40 has three winning lines 19 horizontally across the three reel windows 40 representing combinations of symbols 61 on the outer periphery of the three rotating reels 50, and three winning lines 19 running diagonally across the three reel windows 40. 3 rotating reels 50 symbols 6 on the outer periphery
Two winning lines 19 representing one combination are drawn.

The types of winnings in games in such slot machines are based on the number of coins inserted and the pattern 6 along the winning line 19.
There are many patterns depending on the type of combination of 1.

The number of coins inserted is from 1 to 3, and the number of winning lines 19 that can win a prize in one game is set to increase according to the number of coins inserted. Also, the winning combination of symbols 61 is shown on the upper panel of the game machine.
9 etc. is displayed in small size.

(2) However, how many coins do you insert in a particular game, and which one can be the winning line 19? Or, check only the symbol 61 that appears on the reel window 40 for that one game. It is difficult to judge whether there is a combination of winning symbols or not unless you are an experienced player who has become familiar with the types of winning symbols.

For this reason, conventional slot machines are provided with a winning line lamp 70 as shown in FIG. 3, for example.

That is, in the vicinity of the reel window 40 (in the example shown in FIG. 3, on the right side of the reel window 40 when facing the game machine), there are winning line lamps 70 corresponding to the five winning lines 19, respectively.
It was planned to establish a

(3) This winning line lamp 70 lights up the winning line 19 that has a possibility of winning depending on the number of coins inserted at the start of the game, and lights up the winning line 19 that has a winning combination of winning symbols at the end of the game. 19 is formed to light up or blink.

This will be explained more specifically. When the game starts, if only one coin is inserted, only the third winning line lamp 70 from the top corresponding to the central winning line 19 lights up.
When the number of coins inserted is 2, three winning line lamps 70 except the upper and lower ends are lit, and the number of coins inserted is 3.
In the case of winnings, all winning line lamps 70 are lit.

By visually observing the lighting of the winning line lamp 70, the player can confirm the winning line 19 that has a possibility of winning.

Then, when the game ends, the winning line lamp 7 corresponding to the winning line 19 that is a combination of winning symbols among the winning line lamps 70 that light up when coins are inserted.
Only 0 is lit or flashing, and other winning line lamps 70
goes out. The player receives the winning line lamp 70.
By visually observing the lighting or flashing of , the winning line 19 that is a combination of winning symbols can be confirmed.

``Problems to be Solved by the Invention'' (1) However, the conventional winning line lamp 70 for indicating winnings in slot machines has the following drawbacks.

That is, most of the time, players concentrate their eyes only on the symbols 61 appearing on the reel window 40 of the slot machine, and the lighting or extinguishment of the winning line lamp 70 near the reel window 40 depends on the reel window 40. This cannot be confirmed unless you move your line of sight towards the winning line lamp 70.

When inserting coins, change your line of sight toward the winning line lamp 70 to check which winning line 19 the symbols 61 must line up to win the prize, or turn your gaze toward the winning line lamp 70 every time one game ends. Changing the game is not something that the average player would like to do, for reasons such as the inconvenience and the need to prevent loss of concentration on the game.

(2) Which winning line 19 is the pattern 6 when inserting a coin?
Just by focusing your eyes only on the reel window 40, you can determine the power that will result in a winning if all 1s line up, or the power that will result in a winning because the symbols 61 line up on which winning line 19. If there is a slot machine that can be distinguished, the above-mentioned drawbacks of the conventional technology can be solved.

(3) The problems to be solved by the present invention are: ■ A slot machine in which it is possible to determine which winning line the symbols must line up on to win a prize depending on the number of coins inserted, just by looking at the reel window. ■ To provide a slot machine that allows you to determine, in the event of a win, the power of the combination of winning symbols on which winning line by simply looking at the reel window. , ■ Depending on the number of coins inserted, on which winning line the symbols must line up to win, and in the event of a winning, the power of which symbols on which winning line will result in the combination of winning symbols.
The object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which this can be determined simply by looking at the reel window.

"Means for Solving the Problems" In view of the drawbacks of the prior art as described above, the present inventor provides the following invention.

That is, the invention described in claim (1) for solving the above problem (1) is to provide three rotary reels side by side corresponding to three rotary reels each having a cylindrical shape with a bottom and having a horizontal rotation center axis. A slot machine is provided with a vertically long rectangular reel window, and the reel window is formed so that three images displayed on the outer periphery of the rotating reels can be seen vertically, and the three reel windows are horizontally crossed. 3 winning lines representing combinations of symbols on the 3 rotating reels, and 2 winning lines representing combinations of symbols on the 3 rotating reels diagonally across the 3 reel windows. When a book line light source is installed, the C.
It is equipped with a light emission control device that individually controls the light emission of the five linear light sources, and the light emission control device controls the winning line that can be a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine among the five linear light sources. The invention is characterized in that it is formed in such a way that it is possible to control the emission of light from the linear light source.

Further, the invention described in claim (2) for solving the above problem (2) provides three rotary reels that are cylindrical with a bottom and are arranged side by side, corresponding to three rotary reels whose central axis of rotation is horizontal. A slot machine is provided with a vertically long rectangular reel window, and the reel window is formed so that three images displayed on the outer periphery of the rotating reels can be seen vertically, and the three reel windows are horizontally crossed. 3 winning lines representing combinations of symbols on the 3 rotating reels, and 2 winning lines representing combinations of symbols on the 3 rotating reels diagonally across the 3 reel windows. A light emission control device that provides a linear light source and controls the light emission of the five linear light sources individually.
The light emission control device causes a line light source of a winning line that corresponds to a combination of winning symbols to emit light.

Furthermore, the invention as set forth in claim (3) for solving the problem (2) above provides three rotary reels that are cylindrical with a bottom and are arranged side by side corresponding to the three rotary reels whose rotation center axis is horizontal. A slot machine is provided with a vertically long rectangular reel window, and the reel window is formed so that three images displayed on the outer periphery of the rotating reels can be seen vertically, and the three reel windows are horizontally crossed. 3 winning lines representing combinations of symbols on the 3 rotating reels, and 2 winning lines representing combinations of symbols on the 3 rotating reels diagonally across the 3 reel windows. A light emission control device that provides a linear light source and controls the light emission of the five linear light sources individually.
The light emitting control device causes the linear light sources of the winning line to emit light that corresponds to the combination of winning symbols among the five linear light sources according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine, and that the combination of winning symbols corresponds to the combination of winning symbols. The invention is characterized by being formed so as to be able to control emitting light from a line light source of a winning line that has become a winning line.

“Function” The function of the winning line light emitting device according to the present invention will be explained below.

(1) First, the operation of the winning line light emitting device according to the invention set forth in claim (1) will be explained.

(2) A player who wishes to operate a slot machine equipped with a winning line light emitting device according to the invention described in claim (1) inserts one to three coins into the slot machine.

■ The light emission control device controls the light emission of the five linear light sources according to the number of coins inserted.

The player can check the winning line that has a possibility of winning by visually observing the light emitted from the line light source while keeping his/her eyes on the reel window.

(2) Next, the operation of the winning line light emitting device according to the invention set forth in claim (2) will be explained.

(2) A game is played by operating a slot machine equipped with a winning line light emitting device according to the invention described in claim (1).

(2) When the game ends, the light emission control device controls only the line light sources that emit light when a coin is inserted to emit light that corresponds to the winning line that is a combination of winning symbols.

The player can check the winning line that is a combination of winning symbols by visually observing the light emitted from the line light source while keeping his/her eyes on the reel window.

(3) Finally, the operation of the winning line light emitting device according to the invention set forth in claim (3) will be explained.

(2) A player who wishes to operate a slot machine equipped with a winning line light emitting device according to the invention described in claim (1) inserts one to three coins into the slot machine.

■ The light emission control device controls the light emission of the five linear light sources according to the number of coins inserted.

The player can check the winning line that has a possibility of winning by visually observing the light emitted from the line light source while keeping his/her eyes on the reel window.

(2) When the game ends, the light emission control device controls only the line light sources that emit light when a coin is inserted to emit light that corresponds to the winning line that is a combination of winning symbols.

The player can check the winning line that is a combination of winning symbols by visually observing the light emitted from the line light source while keeping his/her eyes on the reel window.

"Example" Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to Examples.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment of a winning line light emitting device according to the invention set forth in claim (3).

The configuration of this embodiment will be explained below.

The slot machine using the winning line light emitting device of this embodiment has a cylindrical shape with a bottom, and has a horizontal axis of rotation.
Three vertically long rectangular reel windows 40 are provided side by side, corresponding to each of the two rotating reels 50, and these reel windows 4
Reel tape 60 attached to the outer circumference of the rotating reel 50
The patterns 61 are formed so that they can be seen in groups of three in the vertical direction.

In addition, three winning lines 19 horizontally across the three reel windows 40 represent combinations of symbols 61 on the three rotating reels 50, and three winning lines 19 horizontally across the three reel windows 40 represent the combinations of symbols 61 on the three rotating reels 50. Five linear light sources 10 are provided along two winning lines 19 representing a combination of symbols 61, and a light emission control device 20 is provided to individually control the light emission of the five linear light sources 10.

Although not shown, the slot machine using the winning line light emitting device of this embodiment does not use a winning line lamp.

■ The linear light source 10 includes an optical fiber 11 capable of emitting light toward the front side of the game machine, and the optical fiber 1
1 and two types of light sources that supply light to each other. The two types of light sources are a red light source 12 that supplies red light from the right end of the optical fiber 11 and a blue light source 13 that supplies blue light from the left end of the optical fiber 11.

■ The light emission control device 20 causes the line light sources 10 of the winning line 19 to emit light, which is a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine, among the five linear light sources 10, and controls the winning symbols at the end of the game. This device is configured to be able to control the lighting of the line light source 10 of the winning line 19 that corresponds to the combination.

In this embodiment, the winning line 19, which can be a combination of winning symbols depending on the number of coins inserted into the slot machine, is connected to the optical fiber 1 using the red light source 12.
1 is made to emit light, and for the winning line 19 that corresponds to the winning symbol combination at the end of the game, the blue light source 13 is used to cause the optical fiber 11 to emit light.

Note that information regarding the number of coins inserted into the slot machine, the presence or absence of winning symbol combinations, etc. is supplied from the game control device 30 that controls the progress of the game of the slot machine.

The operation of this embodiment will be explained below.

(2) A player who wishes to operate a slot machine equipped with a winning line light emitting device according to this embodiment inserts one to three coins into the slot machine.

(2) The light emission control device 20 controls the light emission of the five linear light sources 10 according to the number of coins inserted.

Specifically, when the number of coins inserted is one, only the third linear light source 10 from the top corresponding to the central winning line 19 emits light. That is, the optical fiber 11 emits red light due to the light emission from the red light source 12 corresponding to the central winning line 19.

Similarly, when two coins are inserted, three linear light sources 10 except the upper and lower ends emit light, and when three coins are inserted, all the linear light sources 10 emit light.

Then, the player can check the winning line 19 where there is a possibility of winning by visually observing the light emitted from the linear light source 10 while keeping his/her eyes on the reel window 40.

(2) When the game ends, the light emission control device 20 controls so that only the line light sources 10 corresponding to the winning line 19 that is a combination of winning symbols among the line light sources 10 that emit light when coins are inserted emit light.

That is, the optical fiber 11 emits blue light when the blue light source 13 corresponding to the winning line 19 that is a combination of winning symbols emits light.

Then, the player can check the winning line 19 that is a combination of winning symbols by visually observing the light emitted from the linear light source 10 while keeping his/her eyes on the reel window 40.

The effects of the Otori example will be explained below.

■ According to this embodiment, the pattern 6 is placed on which prize line 19 depending on the number of coins inserted.
This slot machine allows you to determine by looking only at the reel window 40, the ability to win if all 1's line up, and the winning pattern 61 for which winning line 19 when the winning pattern occurs. This has the effect of being able to provide the following.

(2) According to this embodiment, it is possible to effectively utilize the middle panel portion of the slot machine. That is, since the winning line lamp can be omitted, the space inside the slot machine that was required for installing the winning line lamp is no longer needed, and the space can be used more effectively.

In addition, the adverse effect on peripheral equipment caused by the heat generated when the winning line lamp is lit will also be eliminated.

Variations of this embodiment will be explained below.

(1) In the winning line light emitting device of the embodiment described above, [the light emitting control device 20 controls the lighting control device 20 to detect the winning line which can be a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine among the five linear light sources 10. This device is configured to be able to control the lighting of the line light sources 10 of the winning lines 19 and the lighting of the linear light sources 10 of the winning lines 19 that correspond to the combination of winning symbols when the game ends.
It was explained as follows.

The winning line light emitting device according to the present invention is not limited to the winning line light emitting device of the embodiment described above.

(i) The light emission control device 20 is formed so as to be able to control the light emission of the line light sources 10 of the winning line 19, which can be a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine, among the five line light sources 10. It is also possible to provide a winning line light emitting device corresponding to the invention set forth in claim (1), which is a device with a winning line.

Next: Mi The operation of such a winning line light emitting device will be explained.

A player who attempts to operate a slot machine equipped with such a winning line light emitting device must
Insert one or three coins.

The light emission control device 20 controls the light emission of the five linear light sources 10 according to the number of coins inserted.

Then, the player can check the winning line 19 where there is a possibility of winning by visually observing the light emitted from the linear light source 20 while keeping his/her eyes on the reel window 31.

Furthermore, the effects of such a winning line light emitting device will be explained.

According to such a winning line light emitting device, a slot machine is provided in which it is possible to determine which winning line the symbols must line up on to win a prize depending on the number of coins inserted, just by looking at the reel window. The effect is that it can be done.

■ The light emission control device 20 or the line light source 1 of the winning line 19 that corresponds to the combination of winning symbols at the end of the game.
It is also possible to provide a winning line light emitting device corresponding to the invention set forth in claim (2), which is a device formed so that it is possible to control the light emission of 0.

Next, the operation of such a winning line light emitting device will be explained.

When a slot machine equipped with such a winning line light emitting device is operated to play a game and the game ends, the light emitting control device 20 controls the line light source 10 that emits light when a coin is inserted.
Among them, only the line light source 10 corresponding to the winning line 19 that is a combination of winning symbols is controlled to emit light.

Then, the player can check the winning line 19 that is a combination of winning symbols by visually observing the light emitted from the linear light source 10 while keeping his/her eyes on the reel window 31.

Furthermore, the effects of such a winning line light emitting device will be explained.

According to such a winning line light emitting device, in the case of winning a prize, it is possible to determine which winning line 19 has a combination of winning symbols by simply looking at the reel window 31. This has the effect of being able to provide slot machines.

(2) In the winning line light emitting device of the embodiment described above, the linear light source 1o has been described as emitting light under the control of the light emission control device 20. '' includes not only ``lighting up'' but also ``blinking'' that repeats light emission and extinguishment.

(3) In the winning line light emitting device of the embodiment described above, the red light source 12 and the blue light source 13 are provided at both ends of the optical fiber 11, and these are controlled by the light emission control device 20, so that the optical fiber 11 can emit light. We decided to make the colors different at the start of the game and at the end of the game.

However, the winning line light emitting device according to the present invention is not limited to this.

■ It is not necessarily necessary to make the light emission color different at the start of the game and at the end of the game, and even if the light emission color of the optical fiber 11 is a single color, the light emission method can be changed at the start of the game and at the end of the game as described in (2) above. By doing so, it is possible to convey different information to the player.

■ In the above embodiment, the optical fiber 1 is used as a line light source.
1, red lamp 12, blue lamp 13, etc. were adopted.
The optical fiber 11 can be formed to emit light in a continuous line, or can be formed to emit light in a chain line.

Furthermore, the linear light source is not limited to the optical fiber 11; for example, any transparent material that is masked except for the front side of the board can be used as long as it functions as a linear light source.

(2) Although not shown, it can also be formed as follows.

That is, instead of providing different light sources at both ends of the optical fiber 11, a plurality of light sources can be provided only at one end of the optical fiber 11, and the light emission control device 20 can switch the supply of light to the optical fiber by these light sources. It is also possible to change the color of the light emitted at the start of the game and at the end of the game.

"Effects of the Invention" According to the invention set forth in claim (1) of the present invention, it is possible to determine which winning line the symbols must line up on to win a prize depending on the number of coins inserted by looking only at the reel window. This has the effect of providing a slot machine that can be identified just by looking at it.

Furthermore, according to the invention set forth in claim (2) of the present invention, when a prize is won, it is possible to check only the reel window to determine the power of the combination of winning symbols on which winning line. This has the effect of providing a slot machine that can be identified just by looking at it.

Furthermore, according to the invention set forth in claim (3) of the present invention, it is possible to determine which winning line the symbols must line up on to win a prize according to the number of coins inserted, and which winning line if a winning occurs. This has the effect of providing a slot machine in which it is possible to determine the power of the combination of winning symbols by simply looking at the reel window.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment of a winning line light emitting device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a rotating reel of a slot machine and a reel tape attached to the rotating reel. FIG. 3 is a front view of a conventional slot machine. 10: 12: 19: 20: 40: 50: 60 Near 0: Line light source Red light source Winning line Light emission control device Reel window Rotating reel Reel tape Winning line Lamp 11: Optical fiber 13: Blue light source 30: Game control device 49: Upper panel 61: Pattern

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A slot machine is provided with three vertically long rectangular reel windows arranged horizontally corresponding to the three rotating reels that are cylindrical with a bottom and have a horizontal rotation center axis, and the rotating reels are placed in the reel window. The symbols displayed on the outer periphery are formed in such a way that three symbols can be seen vertically, and the three winning lines horizontally cross the three reel windows to represent the combinations of symbols on the three rotating reels. Five linear light sources are provided along the two winning lines that diagonally cross the two reel windows and represent the combinations of symbols on the three rotating reels. The slot machine is equipped with a light emission control device that controls the light emission control device, and the light emission control device is capable of controlling the light emission of the line light source of the winning line that can produce a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine among the five linear light sources. A winning line light emitting device characterized by being formed as follows. (2) A slot machine is provided with three vertically long rectangular reel windows arranged horizontally corresponding to the three rotating reels that are cylindrical with a bottom and whose central axis of rotation is horizontal, and the rotating reels are placed in the reel window. The symbols displayed on the outer periphery are formed in such a way that three symbols can be seen vertically, and the three winning lines horizontally cross the three reel windows to represent the combinations of symbols on the three rotating reels. Five linear light sources are provided along the two winning lines that diagonally cross the two reel windows and represent the combinations of symbols on the three rotating reels. A winning prize, comprising a light emission control device for controlling the light emission control device, and the light emission control device is configured to be able to control emitting light from a line light source of a winning line that corresponds to a combination of winning symbols. Line light emitting device. (3) The slot machine is provided with three vertically long rectangular reel windows arranged horizontally corresponding to the three rotating reels that are cylindrical with a bottom and have a horizontal rotation center axis, and the rotating reels are placed in the reel window. The symbols displayed on the outer periphery are formed in such a way that three symbols can be seen vertically, and the three winning lines horizontally cross the three reel windows to represent the combinations of symbols on the three rotating reels. Five linear light sources are provided along the two winning lines that diagonally cross the two reel windows and represent the combinations of symbols on the three rotating reels. The slot machine is equipped with a light emission control device for controlling, and the light emission control device causes the line light sources of the winning line to emit light, which can be a combination of winning symbols according to the number of coins inserted into the slot machine, among the five linear light sources, and A winning line light emitting device characterized by being formed so as to be able to control the emitting of a line light source of a winning line that corresponds to a combination.