Gaming machine

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-18
ARUZE CORP
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[0017] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. An object of this invention is to provide a gaming machine that enables the player to select the reels' rotation speed according to the player's level of practice, and also en

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However, when the reels are rotating the symbols are variably displayed at high speeds, so not all players are able to perform the observation stop operation.
However, since observation stop is difficult for beginners, in order to get used to it they have to go through repeated failures to grasp the observation stop technique.
In this way, on the conventional pachislo gaming machine grasping the observation stop technique required a lot of time, perseverance and money to play the game, and there is a problem that this put off many players.
However, these gaming machines are not built so that the reel rotation speed can be modified by operations performed by the player.
This da

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[0130] The gaming machine of the present invention according to the first embodiment is constructed as described above. Therefore, it is possible operate the rotation speed modification switch to slow down the rotation speed of the main reels only when it is indicated that there is a high probability of an internal winning for the particular hit combination symbol. In any other case, the rotation speed of the main reel does not reduce, and so is possible to maintain the normal level of relevance of skill and maintain the pachislo gaming machine's original attractiveness.

[0131] Furthermore, when the rotation speed modification switch is operated and the rotation speed of the main reels is slowed down, the probability of lining up a combination of intended symbols rises, the possibility of winning coins increases, and furthermore, using the sub reel increases the effectiveness. As a result, it becomes possible to fully enjoy game using the pachislo gaming machine.

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[0132] Next, explanation is given regarding a gaming machine of the present invention according to a second embodiment. The gaming machine according to the second embodiment is further provided with point awarding means for awarding a predetermined number of points when a predetermined condition is satisfied, point subtracting means for subtracting a predetermined number of points when the above-mentioned rotation speed modification switch is operated, and point storing means for storing a total sum of points based on the results of operations by the above-mentioned point awarding means and the above-mentioned point subtracting means. The above-mentioned rotation speed modification switch becomes operable when, in addition to the symbols on the sub reel displaying that particular effect, the number of points stored in the above-mentioned point storing means is equal to or greater than the number of points to be subtracted by the above-mentioned point subtracting me...

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[0155] Next, explanation is given regarding a third embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine in accordance with a third embodiment is a slot machine in which the game described in the first and second embodiments is applied to a bonus game.

[0156] The gaming machine according to the third embodiment shares many points in common with the gaming machine according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 through FIG. 6, and the second embodiment shown in FIG. 7 through FIG. 11, so detailed explanations of these points are omitted here. Only points which are different are explained in detail. Here, FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an outer appearance of the gaming machine of the present invention according to the third embodiment. Namely, a slot machine 300 according to the present embodiment is provided with a housing 312 and a main door 350.

[0157] A surface of the housing 312 which faces the player is open and the housing 312 is installed at a give...

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The gaming machine includes a plurality of main reels 3 (L, C, R), on the periphery of which are arranged a plurality of symbols; and a stop switch 7 (L, C, R) enabling input of an instruction to stop rotation of the main reels 3; in which the rotation of the plurality of main reels 3 is stopped based on the timing of the input from the stop switch 7 by a player, and the gaming machine further includes a rotation speed modification switch 101 enabling modification of the rotation speed of the main reels 3 and being provided in a manner so as to be operable by the player; and a sub reel 3S, on the periphery of which are arranged a plurality of symbols for producing effects, in which the rotation speed modification switch 101 becomes operable when a particular effect is displayed by the symbol of the sub reel 3S that is stopped/displayed.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-040648 filed on Feb. 17, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachislo gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] Explanation will be given using an example of a slot machine, especially the type of pachislo gaming machine. This type of slot machine has three reels lined up side-by-side, which display a plurality of types of symbols on their outer surfaces. If coins have been inserted, when a start switch is operated the reels start to rotate and the symbols displayed on the outer surface of each reel are variably displayed. In this state, when stop switches for each reel are then operated the respective reels stop. [0006] When all the reels have been stopped by this operation, if the symbols that...

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IPC IPC(8): G07F17/34A63F5/04
CPCG07F17/34G07F17/3262
Inventor KODACHI, RYU
Owner ARUZE CORP
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