JP3478764B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, more specifically, a fluorescent ink is used to represent a design, and by turning on and off an ultraviolet lamp, one design can represent two different designs. It is about slot machines that can.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a slot machine of this type, for example, two rotary reels are provided on the outer peripheral surface of three reels.
One symbol is represented, and those specific symbols are set to be confirmed by aligning them on the effective pay line marked on the surface of the casing. Specifically, the rotary reel includes a rotary drum made of synthetic resin that is rotated by a drive source, and a reel tape wound around the outer peripheral portion of the rotary drum. Then, on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape, for example, 21 patterns are drawn by color ink. A rotary reel is incorporated so that these symbols can be seen from the outside through the symbol display window on the front side of the housing of the slot machine.

Further, in the conventional slot machine, fluorescent lamps are arranged obliquely above the rotating reels, obliquely below the rotating reels, or both, and the fluorescent lamps illuminate the symbols on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels. There is. Furthermore, in order to increase the player's mood for the game, a fluorescent lamp and a lighting device such as a lamp are arranged around the rotating reel, and the lighting device is turned on or blinked at appropriate times. .

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional slot machine, the design drawn around the rotary reels has only the function of displaying a specific one type of design drawn in advance. There has been a limit to how to turn on or blink the lighting device around the rotating reel to make the mood more exciting.

Therefore, the respective inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and the object thereof is the following points. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 is a diagram consisting of only a normal pattern portion by switching on and off of the ultraviolet lamp .
Composed of a pattern and its normal pattern part and fluorescent pattern part
It can be used as two different types of designs and can increase the number of designs in a limited area,
The variety of games can be increased, the games can be made more interesting , and even until the UV lamp is turned on,
It is intended to provide a slot machine that can be made to sustain the expectations of the winning determination of the player. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 described above.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the ultraviolet lamp is turned off, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to what pattern is hidden, and the ultraviolet lamp is turned on. It is intended to provide a slot machine in which a pattern composed of a fluorescent pattern portion can be suddenly emerged and can be given unexpectedness. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is the above-mentioned claim 1 or claim 2.
In addition to the objects of the described invention, the following objects are intended.

That is, the invention according to claim 3 is to provide a slot machine capable of notifying a player of whether a winning flag is established or not by turning on or off an ultraviolet lamp. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is the above-mentioned claim 1 or claim 2.
In addition to the objects of the described invention, the following objects are intended.

That is, the invention according to claim 4 is a slot machine capable of maintaining a player's expectation until the end, without knowing whether the symbols are aligned or not until the ultraviolet lamp is turned on after the rotation reel is stopped. Is to provide.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems (Characteristics) Each invention described in each claim is made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and the characteristic points of each invention are shown in the drawings. A description will be given below using an embodiment of the 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. The drawing numbers also indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

That is, the slot machine (1
(0) is a case (11), a reel unit (60) fixed to the case (11), which has a rotating reel (40) displaying a plurality of symbols (61) on the outer peripheral surface, and the reel. A start switch (30) for starting the drive of the unit (60), a stop switch (50) for stopping the drive of the reel unit (60), the start switch (30) and the stop switch (50 ) And a game control device (20) for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel (40).

The housing (11) has an ultraviolet lamp (67) capable of irradiating the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel (40) with ultraviolet rays.
Is fixed, at least one pattern (61) on the same outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel (40), a fluorescent pattern portion (62) drawn by a fluorescent ink having a property of emitting light when irradiated with ultraviolet rays, It is formed from a combination with a normal pattern portion (63) drawn with a normal ink visible with visible light. Among the plurality of symbols arranged on the outer circumference of the rotating reel (40), only the same symbol as the normal symbol portion (63) has, and the fluorescent symbol portion (63) in the normal symbol portion (63). It has a design that is not drawn by combining 62).

The game control device (20) is provided with an ultraviolet lamp control means (120) for controlling turning on or off of the ultraviolet lamp (67), and the ultraviolet lamp control means (120).
By off or lighting of the UV lamp (67) according to the firefly
The figure which combined the optical design part (62) and the aforementioned normal design part (63)
The design, a pattern (61) consisting only of the normal design part (63) and a design (61) composed of a combination of the normal design part (63) and the fluorescent design part (62)
The feature is that it can be used as two different patterns (61).

Here, the "fluorescent ink" contains a pigment that emits light when irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and for example, BL ink (trade name, manufactured by Taiyo Mark Co., Ltd.) is used. This fluorescent ink is, for example, milky white under normal illumination, but emits various colors when irradiated with ultraviolet rays. The "ultraviolet lamp (67)" is a lamp that can emit ultraviolet light, and is what is called a black light or a dark light.

Further, here, the "normal symbol portion (63)" means
It is a pattern that can be seen by a normal lighting device such as a fluorescent lamp or an incandescent lamp. Specifically, for example, a small grave of a cross shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, and a “replay game” shown in FIG. (Replay) ”corresponds to the hole in the mole. Further, the "fluorescent symbol section (62)", but not visible in normal lighting device, by irradiating ultraviolet rays by an ultraviolet lamp (67), emerge emitting light, there is what can be seen Specifically, for example, "7 which appears on the grave of the cross shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
(Seven) ”or a mole that has a face exposed through the hole of the mole shown in FIG. (Operation) At least one pattern (61) on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel (40) of the slot machine (10) according to the present invention is visible with visible light together with the fluorescent pattern portion (62) drawn with fluorescent ink. It is formed from a combination of a normal pattern part (63) drawn with a normal ink. Therefore, in the state where the ultraviolet lamp (67) is turned off by the ultraviolet lamp control means (120), at least one symbol (6
1) is usually recognized as a design (61) consisting of only the design part (63). On the other hand, in the state where the ultraviolet lamp (67) is turned on by the ultraviolet lamp control means (120), the design (61) is
It is recognized as a design (61) composed of a combination of the normal design part (63) and the fluorescent design part (62). That is, UV lamp control
By turning on or off the ultraviolet lamp (67) by means (120).
By combining the fluorescent pattern part (62) and the normal pattern part (63)
The design (61), the design (61) consisting only of the normal design part (63)
And the combination of the normal design part (63) and the fluorescent design part (62)
It can be used as two kinds of different patterns (61) with the pattern (61) consisting of . As a result, the number of symbols (61) can be increased by using the limited area on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel (40) as compared with the case where the symbols (61) are used as one type. The variety of game contents can be increased and the game can be made more interesting. Furthermore
In addition, the UV lamp is controlled by the UV lamp control means (120).
Lamp (67) goes off until the lamp (67) lights up.
Therefore, the player only sees the normal design part (63).
It is not possible to see the fluorescent pattern part (62).
For this reason, the design (61) cannot be specified, and the ultraviolet ray
The player's expectation of winning confirmation is maintained until the lamp (67) lights up.
Can be made.

Further, by turning on or off the ultraviolet lamp (67), the same symbol (61) can be represented as two kinds of symbols (61), so that the change in the game condition is caused by turning on or off the ultraviolet lamp (67). The player can be visually informed by turning off the light. Specifically, for example, from a normal game to an RB game, a so-called regular bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “RB
")" Or BB game, so-called big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as "BB game") special game by turning on the ultraviolet lamp (67) when the special game (61) different from the normal game Using, you can play the game contents different from the normal game.
This makes it possible to visually and strongly appeal to the player that the game conditions are different. In particular,
In the present invention, a pattern (61) is formed using a fluorescent ink having a property of emitting light by being irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and since ultraviolet rays are irradiated by an ultraviolet lamp (67) on this,
It is possible to create an atmosphere that is completely different from what you see under a fluorescent lamp in a pattern (61) drawn with normal ink. As a result, the player's mood can be raised, and changes in the game conditions can be visually communicated.

Further, if the fluorescent pattern portion (62) is provided only on a part of the patterns (61) of the plurality of patterns (61) arranged around the rotating reel (40), such fluorescent ink is generated. Only the design (61) having the used fluorescent design part (62) can be clearly distinguished from the other design (61) not using the fluorescent ink. For this reason, it is possible to easily perform the work of aiming and stopping the design (61) using the fluorescent ink on the predetermined effective pay line from the rotating rotation reel (40), that is, so-called pressing. Thereby, even a beginner who is not accustomed to the pressing can easily press the button and improve the playability. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 1 described above.

That is, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel (40), the normal design part (63) is not drawn, and includes at least one design formed only from the fluorescent design part (62). And (Operation) According to the present invention, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel (40), the normal symbol portion (63) is at least one symbol in which nothing is drawn.
Since it includes (61), when the ultraviolet lamp (67) is turned off, it becomes a blank state in which no pattern (61) is visible. Therefore, the player, when the ultraviolet lamp (67) is off, the fluorescent pattern portion
I have no idea what kind of pattern (61) is hidden in (62). As a result, it is possible to keep the player's interest in which symbol (61) is hidden in the fluorescent symbol portion (62).

The design (61) is a fluorescent design part (62).
Since it is formed from only the UV lamp (67), the fluorescent pattern part (6) coated with fluorescent ink is turned on.
2) can be made to emit light and suddenly emerge. With this, it is possible to add unexpectedness to the game,
You can make the game interesting. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is the above-mentioned claim 1 or claim 2.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, the game control device (20) is provided with a winning lottery means (110) for carrying out a lottery on whether or not a prize is won.
Then, the winning flag is established when the lottery result by the winning lottery means (110) is the prize, and while the winning flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols (61) of the rotating reel (40) is predetermined. It is set that the winning is confirmed and the player is given a profit on the condition that it matches the winning symbol (61),
It is characterized in that the player can be informed of whether or not the winning flag is established by turning on or off the ultraviolet lamp (67). (Operation) The present invention determines whether or not the winning flag is established by the ultraviolet lamp (67).
It is formed so that the player can be informed by controlling the lighting of, and whether or not the fluorescent pattern portion (62) drawn with fluorescent ink around the rotating reel (40) emits light. Therefore, the line of sight is concentrated on the rotation of the rotating reel (40) as compared with the case where the notification of the establishment of the winning flag by the light of a normal lamp or LED arranged on the front side of the housing (11). Revolving reel for player's gaze (40)
Since it is not necessary to frequently remove it from the device to watch the lamp or the like, the player's concentration can be maintained.

Further, as compared with the case where the establishment of the winning flag is notified by a sound from a speaker provided on the front surface of the casing (11),
Even in a noisy game hall, it is possible to reliably notify the player who is paying attention to the rotating reel (40). That is, to make the specific symbol (61) of the rotating reel (40) emit light, the player pays attention to the symbol (61) of the rotating reel (40) and concentrates on the nerve to the player who is playing the symbol. The change in (61) can be sensitively sensed, and it can be a reliable and effective notification means. As a result, the player can be surely notified of whether or not the winning flag is established. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is the above-mentioned claim 1 or claim 2.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, the ultraviolet lamp control means (12
0) is characterized in that the ultraviolet lamp (67) is turned off while the rotating reel (40) is rotating, and the ultraviolet lamp (67) is turned on after the rotating reel (40) is stopped. (Operation) According to the present invention, the ultraviolet lamp control means (120) turns off the ultraviolet lamp (67) while the rotating reel (40) is rotating. Therefore, while the rotating reel (40) is rotating,
The pattern (61) formed only by (63) is visible. And
By turning on the ultraviolet lamp (67) after the rotation reel (40) is stopped, a design (61) in which the normal design part (63) and the fluorescent design part (62) are combined appears. That is, the rotating reel (40)
While is spinning, the symbol (61) is not specified, and the symbol (61) is specified after the rotation reel (40) is stopped, and the player is
Until the rotation of the rotating reel (40) stops, it is possible to keep the expectation of which symbol (61) has stopped until the end.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION (First Embodiment) (Description of Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an external front view of the design when the ultraviolet lamp is off, FIG. 3 is an external front view of the design when the ultraviolet lamp is on, and FIG. 4 is three when the ultraviolet lamp is off. Appearance front view of the design of the rotating reel, FIG. 5 is an appearance front view of the design of the three rotating reels when the ultraviolet lamp is lit, FIG. 6 is an appearance front view of the slot machine, and FIG. 7 is a mounting position of the ultraviolet lamp on the rotating reel. A schematic vertical sectional view of
FIG. 8 shows a schematic flow of the operation of the slot machine. (Slot Machine 10) In the figure, 10 indicates the slot machine 10.

The slot machine 10 is, as shown in FIG.
It has a box-shaped casing 11. A square window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side is formed in the central portion and the upper portion of the housing 11. Then, in the center of the display window 12 in the central portion, a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotary reels 40 can be seen is formed. Although not shown, inside the slot machine 10, a game control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50 is built in. There is. (Game control device 20) Although not shown, the game control device 20 is mainly composed of a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM to function as the following means (1) to (4).

(1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 (4) Ultraviolet lamp control means 120 As the game control device 20, the above-mentioned (1) to
It is not limited to the means of (4), and other means may be included. Further, the CPU is not limited to one,
It may be controlled by two or more CPUs. (Input stage) In the input stage of the game control device 20, as shown in FIG.
The following parts are connected.

(1) Start switch 30 (2) Stop switch 50 The input stage is not limited to the parts (1) and (2) described above. (Output Stage) The output stage of the game control device 20 is connected with the following parts as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 60 (2) Hopper unit 65 (3) Ultraviolet lamp 67 The output stage is not limited to the above-mentioned parts (1) to (3). (Start Switch 30) The start switch 30 is a lever located diagonally below the rotary reel 40 as shown in FIG. 6, and is for starting the drive of the reel unit 60 on condition that a game medal is inserted. It is a thing. (Stop Switch 50) The stop switch 50 is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the stop switch 50 is composed of three switches corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one switch is arranged below each rotary reel 40. (Reel Unit 60) The reel unit 60 includes three rotating reels 40 and a motor for individually rotating each rotating reel 40. Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum 41 made of synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotary drum 41. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed. (Design 61) The design 61 is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42 of the rotating reel 40, for example, in 21 divided areas. The symbols 61 are arranged on a predetermined effective winning line while the winning flag is established, whereby the winning is confirmed. Then, at least one pattern 61 on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42 of the rotating reel 40 is visible with visible light and a fluorescent pattern portion 62 drawn by fluorescent ink having a property of emitting light when irradiated with ultraviolet rays. It is formed from a combination of a normal pattern portion 63 drawn with normal ink.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4,
Usually, the pattern portion 63 is formed of a small cross tomb. Then, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the fluorescent pattern portion 62 is formed so that the numerical value of “7” is raised by the irradiation of the ultraviolet lamp 67 so as to overlap the grave of the small cross. is there. In addition, in order to increase the game play,
Among the 21 patterns arranged on the outer circumference of the rotating reel 40, there are only those which have a normal pattern portion 63 consisting of a small cross, and some of which do not have the fluorescent pattern portion 62 of "7" made of fluorescent ink. Is. (Hopper Unit 65) Although not shown, the hopper unit 65 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game. (Ultraviolet lamp 67) As shown in FIG. 7, the ultraviolet lamp 67 has one in the vicinity of the upper and lower ends of the symbol display window 13 on the front side of the reel unit 60, two in total, and is long in the lateral direction. Things are arranged. The ultraviolet lamp 67 is capable of irradiating the front side of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel 40 with ultraviolet rays. Incidentally, the ultraviolet lamps 67, two in the top and bottom of the rotary reel 40, but is installed, there is no particular limitation, but may be disposed only in one one of the upper and lower .

Further, the method of lighting the ultraviolet lamp 67 is not limited to the one in which the lighting state is always maintained, and it may be such that the ultraviolet lamp 67 blinks in a predetermined cycle.
Also, it is possible to combine them. (Normal Game Control Means 70) The normal game control means 70 is for performing a normal game.

That is, when the start switch 30 is operated under the condition that a medal is inserted, the reel unit 60 is driven and the three rotary reels 40 start to rotate. After that, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped. Then, when all three stop switches 50 are operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped.

At this time, when the preset symbol 61 is stopped on the activated pay line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out through the hopper unit 65. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given. The winning is provided with a small winning award that gives a profit to the player and a special winning that gives a player a greater profit than the small winning award. Then, when the lottery result is a special prize, the special prize flag is established, and while the special prize flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reels 40 of the reel unit 60 is a predetermined special prize. The winning is confirmed on the condition that the pattern 61 (for example, three "7" s are aligned on the effective winning line) is established, and the player is allowed to play an advantageous special game. Then, the special prize flag is established by lottery, but if the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special prize symbol 61, the right to establish the special prize flag is carried over to the subsequent games. Has been done.

Whether or not the special winning symbols 61 can be aligned on the activated pay line while the special winning flag is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50. Specifically, after operating the stop switch 50, 1
Since the rotating reel 40 is set to stop within 90 ms, 190
In the retractable pattern 61 on the circumference of the rotating reel 40 that can be stopped within ms, for example, in the four retractable patterns 61,
In the case where the special winning symbol 61 is included, the rotation reel 40 draws the special winning symbol 61 on the activated pay line and stops. On the other hand, in the case where the special winning symbol 61 is not included in the four retractable symbols 61, the special winning symbol 61 cannot be pulled in and stopped on the effective winning line, and the special winning symbol 61 cannot be drawn. The right to establish the flag will be carried over to the next game.

The number of the drawable symbols 61 is
The size is determined by the size and shape of the design 61 and the stop time of the rotary reel 40 after the stop switch 50 is operated, and the number is not limited to the above four and other numbers may be used. (Special Game Control Means 80) The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to play an advantageous special game based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

The above special games are roughly divided into the following games. (1) BB game (specific introduction game) (2) RB game (specific game) In addition, when the RB game is played during the BB game,
Even when the BB game is not in progress, it is performed independently. Further, the special game is not limited to the games (1) and (2) described above.

In the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols 61 such as "7" are lined up on the activated pay line, for example, 15 medals are paid out through the hopper unit 65. At this time, the BB game is started. Specifically, the special game control means 80, as shown in FIG. 1, roughly includes the following means.

(1) BB game control means 90 (specific introduction game control means 91) (2) RB game control means 100 (specific game control means 101) (BB game control means 90) The BB game control means 90 is BB It is for controlling the game. Specifically, when shifting to the BB game, the RB game in the BB game can be played a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or the normal game in the BB game can be played a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, a maximum of 30 times. (RB Game Control Means 100) The RB game control means 100 is for controlling an RB game.

Specifically, when the game shifts to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and when the predetermined symbol 61 of the rotary reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12, the winning is confirmed. And in the RB game, a specific winning game of whether or not to win a maximum of 12 times can be performed.
Among them, winning can be confirmed a maximum of 8 times. That is, the RB game is ended when the winning of the maximum 8 times is confirmed or the specific winning game of the maximum 12 times is completed. (Winning lottery means 110) The above-mentioned winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery for determining whether or not there is a win based on a predetermined lottery probability. Then, when the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110 is a prize, the prize flag is established. Then, as described above, while the winning flag is established, the winning is confirmed on the condition that the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 matches the predetermined winning symbol 61, and the payout of the medal to the player, Benefits such as special games are given.

The winning lottery means 110 can perform a lottery in any of a normal game, a special game consisting of an RB game and a BB game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the winning lottery means 110, a lottery for only the specific winning game of the RB game is handled, and the lottery for other games may be carried out by another separately provided lottery means, although not particularly shown. Is.

Specifically, the winning lottery means 110, though not particularly shown, is roughly classified into random numbers for winning lottery within a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal or 0 to 255).
Etc.), a random number extracting means for extracting the random number generated by this random number generating means under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 30), and the whole area of the random number taken by the random number generating means. Among all areas of the random number taken by the random number generating means based on the winning determination table having lottery probability data that is the number of appearances of each winning item, the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means and the lottery probability data of the winning determination table It is provided with a determination means for collating with the winning determination area data including the winning area of each winning item and determining the winning corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs. (Ultraviolet Lamp Control Unit 120) The ultraviolet lamp control unit 120 is for controlling turning on or off of the ultraviolet lamp 67. Then, the ultraviolet lamp control means 12
By turning off or turning on the ultraviolet lamp 67 by 0, at least one symbol 61 on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel 40, a symbol 61 consisting only of the regular symbol portion 63, and a combination of the regular symbol portion 63 and the fluorescent symbol portion 62. The design 61 can be used as two different designs 61 from the design 61. (Operation of Slot Machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described using the flow shown in FIG.

First, in step 100, the start switch 30 becomes operable by the player inserting a medal. And, although not shown, a game control device
At 20, the start switch 30 is monitored for on / off, and it is determined whether or not the start switch 30 has been operated. Then, the process proceeds to step 101. In step 101, the player turns on the start switch 30. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the winning lottery means 11
A lottery is carried out by 0. Then, the next step 103
Proceed to. In step 103, it is determined whether or not the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is established as a result of the lottery process in step 102. And
As a result of the lottery process, when it is determined that the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is established, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

At step 104, the ultraviolet lamp 67 is turned on under the control of the ultraviolet lamp control means 120. As a result, “7” of the fluorescent pattern portion 62 emits light and emerges so as to overlap the normal pattern portion 63 which is a grave of the cross. As a result, the player can be surely notified that the winning flag is established. Further, since the character "7" of the fluorescent pattern portion 62 is drawn by the fluorescent ink, when the ultraviolet lamp 67 is illuminated, it emits light and the other fluorescent ink 61 does not use the fluorescent ink. You can make it stand out clearly. This makes it easy to perform so-called pressing. And
Proceed to next step 105.

At step 105, a game of a BB game or an RB game is played. In addition, BB game and R
Since the specific contents of the B game have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106. At step 106, the BB game or the RB game ends. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 107.

In step 107, the ultraviolet lamp 67 is turned off under the control of the ultraviolet lamp control means 120. Then, the game ends. In step 103,
As a result of the lottery process in step 102, when it is determined that the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is not established, the process proceeds to the next step 108.

In step 108, a normal game is performed in a state where the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is not established, that is, a state where the internal winning is not in progress. Then, the game ends. (Second Embodiment) (Explanation of Drawings) FIGS. 9 and 10 show a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is an external front view of a design when an ultraviolet lamp is turned on. 10 shows a schematic flow of the operation of the slot machine, respectively. (Slot Machine 10) The appearance of the slot machine 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment and is the same as that of FIG. (Game control device 20) Although not shown, the game control device 20 is mainly composed of a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM to function as the following means (1) to (4).

(1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 (4) Ultraviolet lamp control means 120 Incidentally, the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50 of the input stage, and the output stage The reel unit 60 and the hopper unit 65 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The special game control means 80 including the normal game control means 70, the BB game control means 90 and the RB game control means 100 and the winning lottery means 110 are the same as those described in the first embodiment. The description is omitted. (Pattern 61) In the plurality of patterns 61 among the above-mentioned patterns 61, as in the first embodiment, a fluorescent pattern portion 62 drawn by a fluorescent ink having a property of emitting light when irradiated with ultraviolet rays, Normal pattern part 63 drawn with normal ink visible with visible light
It is formed from a combination of and.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the normal symbol portion 63 is formed of a small crucifix grave as in the first embodiment. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the fluorescent pattern portion 62 is formed so that an adorable "ghost" is exposed by the irradiation of the ultraviolet lamp 67 so as to overlap the grave of the small cross. (Ultraviolet Lamp Control Unit 120) The ultraviolet lamp control unit 120 is for controlling lighting or extinction of the ultraviolet lamp 67, as in the first embodiment. Then, by turning off or turning on the ultraviolet lamp 67 by the ultraviolet lamp control means 120, a plurality of symbols 61 on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel 40, a symbol 61 consisting only of a regular symbol portion 63, a regular symbol portion 63 and a fluorescent symbol portion. It is possible to use as two kinds of different designs 61 with a design 61 made up of a combination of 62.

The ultraviolet lamp control means 120 is formed so as to turn off the ultraviolet lamp 67 while the rotating reel 40 is rotating and turn on the ultraviolet lamp 67 after the rotating reel 40 is stopped. That is, since the ultraviolet lamp control means 120 according to the present embodiment turns off the ultraviolet lamp 67 while the rotary reel 40 is rotating,
While the 40 is rotating, the symbol 61 is formed only by the normal symbol portion 63. Then, the ultraviolet lamp 67 is turned on after the rotation reel 40 is stopped, so that the design 61 in which the normal design part 63 and the fluorescent design part 62 are combined appears. That is, while the rotating reel 40 is rotating, the symbol 61 is not specified, and the symbol 61 is specified after the rotating reel 40 is stopped, so that the player can determine which symbol 61 until the rotating reel 40 stops rotating. Perhaps it has stopped, and the feeling of expectation can be maintained until the end. (Operation of Slot Machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine having the above configuration will be described using the flow shown in FIG.

First, in step 200, the start switch 30 becomes operable by the player inserting a medal. And, although not shown, a game control device
At 20, the start switch 30 is monitored for on / off, and it is determined whether or not the start switch 30 has been operated. Then, the process proceeds to step 201. In step 201, the start switch 30 is turned on by the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

At step 202, the winning lottery means 11
A lottery is carried out by 0. Then, the next step 203
Proceed to. In step 203, as a result of the lottery process in step 202, it is determined whether or not the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is established. And
As a result of the lottery process, when it is determined that the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is established, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

At step 204, the operation of the three stop switches 50 is performed by the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205. Step 20
At 5, it is determined whether the rotations of the three rotating reels 40 have all stopped. If it is determined that the rotations of the three rotating reels 40 have all stopped, the next step 20
Go to 6.

At step 206, the ultraviolet lamp 67 is turned on under the control of the ultraviolet lamp control means 120. Up to this state, since the ultraviolet lamp 67 is off, the player can only see the normal symbol portion 63 and cannot see the fluorescent symbol portion 62. Therefore, the symbol 61 cannot be specified, and the player's expectation of winning confirmation can be maintained until this step. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.

In step 207, step 203
It is determined whether or not the winning symbols 61 for which the winning flag is established are aligned on the activated winning line. Then, when it is determined that the winning symbols 61 for which the winning flag is established in step 203 are aligned on the activated winning line, the process proceeds to the next step 208. In step 208, the winning is confirmed, and a predetermined number of payout medals are paid out to the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 209.

At step 209, the ultraviolet lamp 67 is turned off under the control of the ultraviolet lamp control means 120.
Then, the game ends. When it is determined in step 203 that the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is not established as a result of the lottery process, the process proceeds to the next step 210.

In step 210, a normal game is performed in which the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is not established, that is, the state where the internal winning is not in progress.
Then, the game ends. In step 210, the ultraviolet lamp 67 is not turned on in the normal game in the state where the special winning flag of the BB game or the RB game is not established, that is, in the normal game in the state of not hitting the inside. It is not limited to. For example, the ultraviolet lamp 67 may be turned on by the control of the ultraviolet lamp control means 120 even during the normal game in step 210.
As a result, the player can be expected to win the prize even during the normal game in which the player is not hitting the inside, and the playability can be improved.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the design
61 is a normal design part 63 with a grave of a cross drawn, and a fluorescent design part
A ghost is drawn in 62, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the normal symbol portion 63 of the symbol 61, nothing may be drawn, and both the grave of the cross and the ghost overlapping it may be drawn as the fluorescent symbol portion 62. As a result, since nothing is drawn in the normal symbol portion 63, when the ultraviolet lamp 67 is turned off, a blank state in which no symbol 61 is visible is obtained. Then, when the ultraviolet lamp 67 is turned on, the cross and the haunted pattern 61 drawn on the fluorescent pattern portion 62 suddenly emerge. Therefore, the player does not understand what kind of pattern 61 is hidden in the fluorescent pattern portion 62 when the ultraviolet lamp 67 is turned off, and which symbol 61 is hidden in the fluorescent pattern portion 62, the player's interest. Can be sustained. Then, by turning on the ultraviolet lamp 67, the cross and the ghost drawn with the fluorescent ink can be suddenly highlighted, and the game can be given an unexpected effect, which makes the game interesting. .

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, in order to prevent a rut of a game, a predetermined number of winning symbols are arranged so that a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) from the next game.
Only, always turn on the ultraviolet lamp 67, fluorescent pattern
A service time may be provided so that the symbol content of 62 and the arrangement of the symbol can be confirmed. (Third Embodiment) FIGS. 11 and 12 show a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an external front view of the design when the ultraviolet lamp is off, and FIG. 12 is an ultraviolet lamp. It is what shows the external front view of the design at the time of lighting, respectively.

The present embodiment is a design 61 used in a challenge time (hereinafter referred to as "CT") machine with the theme of exterminating moles, and the game nature between normal game and CT is UV. Depending on whether or not the lamp 67 is turned on, the character on the pattern 61 arrangement is changed to give the game content duality. Here, the challenge time (CT) is a gaming machine that allows the player to exert his / her skill, and the gaming machine is generated under a specific condition and is pushed by the player within a predetermined section (time). The winning symbol 61 can be aligned on the effective winning line by challenging the operation of. That is, in the conventional gaming machine, unless the player operates the stop switch 50 to align the winning symbols 61 on the activated pay line, the game control device 20 rotates the reels unless a prize is drawn in the lottery by the winning lottery means 110. 40 is controlled so that the winning symbols 61 are not aligned on the effective winning line. On the other hand, C
During T, the winning symbols 61 excluding the BB game, the RB game, and the re-game can be arranged on the effective winning line by so-called pressing.

In the present embodiment, during the normal game, as shown in FIG. 11, the symbol of "replay"
As 61, a normal pattern portion 63 imitating a hole in a mole is used. Then, when the game state shifts to CT according to a predetermined specific condition, the ultraviolet lamp 67 lights up, and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the mole that has a face appears to emerge as the fluorescent pattern portion 62 from the hole of the mole of the normal pattern portion 63. There are several types of moles with different colors, and if the moles of the same color can be stopped by operating the stop switch 50 on the winning line, the medals will be paid out and the moles have been exterminated. As a result, the number of moles killed is counted. When the predetermined number of moles have been eliminated, the ultraviolet lamp control means 120 causes the ultraviolet lamp 6
The 7 is turned off, and it is set that the moles disappear from the hole of the mole of "Replay". If all the prescribed number of moles can be exterminated during CT, the extermination will be completed. If CT is completed under the prescribed condition before the extermination of all, the UV lamp 67 Is also turned off and the moles are set to leave. In this way, by turning on or off the ultraviolet lamp 67, it is possible to generate a new character called a mole and add a new game element such as exterminating a mole. It is possible to add a two-stage story depending on the presence or absence.

[0061]

Since the present invention is constituted as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention of claim 1, the following effects are obtained.

That is, according to the invention of claim 1,
Normal figure by switching the UV lamp on and off
Design consisting only of design part, its normal design part and fluorescent design
It can be used as two different types of designs with a combination of parts, the number of designs can be increased in a limited area, the variety of games can be increased, and games are full of interest. Can be one , and even UV
The player's expectation of winning confirmation is maintained until the lamp lights up.
It is possible to provide a slot machine that can be. (Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 2,
When the UV lamp is turned off, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to what kind of pattern is hidden, and by turning on the UV lamp, the pattern consisting of the fluorescent pattern part can be suddenly raised. As a result, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of imparting unexpectedness. (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 exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 3,
It is possible to provide a slot machine capable of notifying a player of whether a winning flag is established or not by turning on or off of an ultraviolet lamp. (Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 4,
It is possible to provide a slot machine that can keep a player's expectation until the end, without knowing whether or not the symbols are aligned, until the ultraviolet lamp is turned on after the rotation reel is stopped.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a first embodiment of the present invention, and is an external front view showing a design when the ultraviolet lamp is off.

FIG. 3 is a first embodiment of the present invention and is an external front view showing a pattern when the ultraviolet lamp is turned on.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the appearance of the symbols of the three rotating reels when the ultraviolet lamp is turned off, which is the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a first embodiment of the present invention, and is an external front view showing the symbols of the three rotating reels when the ultraviolet lamp is lit. FIG.

FIG. 6 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic vertical sectional view showing a mounting position of the ultraviolet lamp with respect to the rotating reel according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine, which is the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a second embodiment of the present invention and is an external front view showing a pattern when the ultraviolet lamp is turned on.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the outline of the operation of the slot machine, which is the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a third embodiment of the present invention, and is an external front view showing a design when the ultraviolet lamp is off.

FIG. 12 is a third embodiment of the present invention, and is an external front view showing a design when an ultraviolet lamp is turned on.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 slot machine 11 housing 12 display window 13 design display window 20 game control device 30 start switch 40 rotating reel 41 rotating drum 42 reel tape 50 stop switch 60 reel unit 61 design 62 fluorescent design part 63 normal design part 65 hopper unit 67 ultraviolet light Lamp 70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means 90 BB game control means 91 Specific introduction game control means 100 RB game control means 101 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means 120 Ultraviolet lamp control means

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Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A casing, a reel unit having a rotating reel having a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface and fixed to the casing, a start switch for starting driving of the reel unit, and the reel A slot machine comprising a stop switch for stopping drive of a unit, and a game control device for controlling rotation and stop of the rotary reel by operating the start switch and the stop switch, An ultraviolet lamp capable of irradiating ultraviolet rays on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel is fixed to the body, and at least one pattern on the same outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel has a property of emitting fluorescent light when irradiated with ultraviolet rays. Fluorescent pattern part drawn by, and the normal pattern part drawn by normal ink visible with visible light Is formed from a combination of, the plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the rotating reel, has only the same symbol as the normal symbol part, and combines the fluorescent symbol part with the normal symbol part With a design not drawn, the game control device comprises an ultraviolet lamp control means for controlling the turning on or off of the ultraviolet lamp, by turning off or turning on the ultraviolet lamp by the ultraviolet lamp control means, the fluorescent pattern portion And the slot which is characterized in that it is possible to use a design in which the above-mentioned normal design part is combined, as a design consisting of only the normal design part and a design consisting of a combination of the normal design part and the fluorescent design part, as two different types of design. Machine. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel includes at least one symbol which is usually formed by only the fluorescent symbol portion without drawing any symbol portion. . 3. The game control device comprises a winning lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to win, a winning flag is established when a lottery result by the winning lottery means is the winning, and the winning flag is being established. In addition, the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reel is set so that the winning is confirmed and the player is provided with a profit on the condition that the predetermined winning symbol is matched, and whether the winning flag is established or not is determined by the ultraviolet lamp. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the slot machine is formed so that the player can be notified by turning on or off. 4. The ultraviolet lamp control means is configured to turn off the ultraviolet lamp during rotation of the rotating reel and turn on the ultraviolet lamp after the rotating reel is stopped. Slot machine described in.