U.S. patent application number 10/175880 was filed with the patent office on 2002-12-26 for device for setting number of winning lines and number of token bet in slot machine.
This patent application is currently assigned to KONAMI CORPORATION. Invention is credited to Suganuma, Masanori.
Application Number | 20020198041 10/175880 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 19028750 |
Filed Date | 2002-12-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020198041 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Suganuma, Masanori |
December 26, 2002 |
Device for setting number of winning lines and number of token bet
in slot machine
Abstract
In a slot machine in which each of a plurality of reel sections
are cyclically moved in a predetermined direction, and a reward
corresponding to a number of bet token per a selected pay line is
paid out when a predetermined symbol combination is arranged on at
least one selected pay line, a selector selects either a number of
selected pay line or a number of bet token per a selected pay line
as a setting object. A display device displays the number of
selected pay line and the number of bet token. A setting provider
updates a number of the setting object by incrementing or
decrementing manner.
Inventors: |
Suganuma, Masanori; (Tokyo,
JP) |
Correspondence
Address: |
SUGHRUE MION, PLLC
2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.
WASHINGTON
DC
20037
US
|
Assignee: |
KONAMI CORPORATION
|
Family ID: |
19028750 |
Appl. No.: |
10/175880 |
Filed: |
June 21, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
463/20 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G07F 17/34 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
463/20 |
International
Class: |
A63F 009/24 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jun 22, 2001 |
JP |
P2001-189897 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A device incorporated in a slot machine in which each of a
plurality of reel sections are cyclically moved in a predetermined
direction, and a reward corresponding to a number of bet token per
a selected pay line is paid out when a predetermined symbol
combination is arranged on at least one selected pay line, for
setting a number of selected pay line and a number of bet token per
a selected pay line, comprising: a selector, which selects either
the number of selected pay line or the number of bet token as a
setting object; a display device, which displays the number of
selected pay line and the number of bet token; and a setting
provider, which updates a number of the setting object by
incrementing or decrementing manner.
2. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the display device
is a light-emitting diode device.
3. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the display device
is a monitor device which displays the reel sections.
4. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the display device
is a liquid crystal display device.
5. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein: the display device
displays numbers associated with each pay line when the number of
selected pay line is selected as the setting object; and the
setting provider specifies at least one number of the pay line to
determine the number of selected pay line.
6. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the setting provider
increments or decrements either the number of selected pay line or
the number of bet token one by one.
7. A method used in a slot machine in which each of a plurality of
reel sections are cyclically moved in a predetermined direction,
and a reward corresponding to a number of bet token per a selected
pay line is paid out when a predetermined symbol combination is
arranged on at least one selected pay line, for setting a number of
selected pay line and a number of bet token per a selected pay
line, comprising the steps of: selecting either the number of
selected pay line or the number of bet token as a setting object;
and updating a number of the setting object by incrementing or
decrementing manner, while displaying an updated number of the
setting object.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to a device for setting the number of
pay lines and the number of bet tokens in a slot machine.
[0002] A slot machine of reel type or video type has hitherto been
known as an amusement machine to be installed in a casino or a like
place. A video-type slot machine (hereinafter called simply a
"video slot") is equipped with, e.g., a monitor display device
consisting of a CRT (cathode ray tube). Displayed on the monitor
display device are a plurality of reel sections for cyclically
actuating a plurality of types of symbols vertically. When a
predetermined symbol is constituted along a valid pay line as a
result of the plurality of reel sections having come to a
standstill, a payout corresponding to the number of bet tokens per
pay line is paid out.
[0003] In relation to such a slot machine, the number of valid pay
lines and the number of bet tokens per pay line are set, by a
device for setting the number of pay lines and the number of bet
tokens, such as that shown in, e.g., FIG. 10. More specifically, a
panel 101 has a number-of-lines setting button 111 to be used for
setting the number of valid lines to "one"; a number-of-lines
setting button 112 to be used for setting the number of valid lines
to "three"; a number-of-lines setting button 113 to be used for
setting the number of valid lines to "five"; a number-of-lines
setting button 114 to be used for setting the number of valid lines
to "seven"; and a number-of-lines setting button 115 to be used for
setting the number of valid lines to "nine." Further, the panel 101
has a bet setting button 116 to be used for setting the number of
bet tokens per pay line to "one"; a bet setting button 117 to be
used for setting the number of bet tokens per pay line to "two"; a
bet setting button 118 to be used for setting the number of bet
tokens per pay line to "three"; a bet setting button 119 to be used
for setting the number of bet tokens per pay line to "four"; and a
bet setting button 120 to be used for setting the number of bet
tokens per pay line to "five." The player selectively presses any
one of the bet setting buttons 116 through 120, and selectively
presses any one of the number-of-lines setting buttons 111 through
115, thereby enabling setting of the number of valid pay lines and
the number of bet tokens per pay line. The panel 101 has a change
button 121 for calling a clerk in charge; a spin button 122 for
vertically moving a symbol by spinning a plurality of displayed
reel sections; and a max bet button 123 for maximizing the number
of bet tokens (i.e., setting the number of bet tokens per pay line
to five by setting the number of valid pay lines to nine).
[0004] However, in relation to the related-art number-of-lines and
bet setting device, the number of valid pay lines is limited to
"1," "3," "5," "7," and "9," and the number of bet tokens per pay
line is limited to "1," "2," "3," "4," and "5." Even when the
player desires to set the number of valid pay lines to another
value (e.g., 8), such setting has hitherto been impossible.
Moreover, even when the player desires to set the number of bet
tokens per pay line to another value (e.g., 7), such setting has
hitherto been impossible. In this case, an increase in the number
of the setting buttons is also conceivable. However, a limitation
is imposed on the space for setting buttons, thereby posing
difficulty in increasing the number of setting buttons. An increase
in the number of setting buttons also results in complication of
wiring.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a device for setting the number of pay lines and the number
of bet tokens in a slot machine, which enables the player to set
the number of valid pay lines and the number of bet tokens per pay
line to respective desired values without increasing the number of
buttons.
[0006] In order to achieve the above object, according to the
present invention, there is provided a device incorporated in a
slot machine in which each of a plurality of reel sections are
cyclically moved in a predetermined direction, and a reward
corresponding to a number of bet token per a selected pay line is
paid out when a predetermined symbol combination is arranged on at
least one selected pay line, for setting a number of selected pay
line and a number of bet token per a selected pay line,
comprising:
[0007] a selector, which selects either the number of selected pay
line or the number of bet token as a setting object;
[0008] a display device, which displays the number of selected pay
line and the number of bet token; and
[0009] a setting provider, which updates a number of the setting
object by incrementing or decrementing manner.
[0010] Preferably, the display device is a light-emitting diode
device.
[0011] Preferably, the display device is a monitor device which
displays the reel sections.
[0012] Preferably, the display device is a liquid crystal display
device.
[0013] Preferably, the display device displays numbers associated
with each pay line when the number of selected pay line is selected
as the setting object. Here, the setting provider specifies at
least one number of the pay line to determine the number of
selected pay line.
[0014] Preferably, the setting provider increments or decrements
either the number of selected pay line or the number of bet token
one by one.
[0015] According to the present invention, there is also provided a
method used in a slot machine in which each of a plurality of reel
sections are cyclically moved in a predetermined direction, and a
reward corresponding to a number of bet token per a selected pay
line is paid out when a predetermined symbol combination is
arranged on at least one selected pay line, for setting a number of
selected pay line and a number of bet token per a selected pay
line, comprising the steps of:
[0016] selecting either the number of selected pay line or the
number of bet token as a setting object; and
[0017] updating a number of the setting object by incrementing or
decrementing manner, while displaying an updated number of the
setting object.
[0018] According to the above configurations, a player can set the
number of valid pay lines and the number of bet tokens to
respective desired values without involvement of an increase in the
number of buttons.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The above objects and advantages of the present invention
will become more apparent by describing in detail preferred
exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying
drawings, wherein:
[0020] FIG. 1 is a view showing a monitor display device provided
in a video-type slot machine according to a first embodiment of the
invention;
[0021] FIG. 2 is a view showing a relationship between the number
of valid pay lines and the lines that are made valid according to
the first embodiment;
[0022] FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a device for setting the
number of pay lines and the number of bet tokens according to the
first embodiment;
[0023] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a device for setting the
number of pay lines and the number of bet tokens according to a
second embodiment of the invention;
[0024] FIG. 5 is a view showing a monitor display device provided
in a video-type slot machine according to the second
embodiment;
[0025] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a device for setting the
number of pay lines and the number of bet tokens according to a
third embodiment of the invention;
[0026] FIGS. 7A to 7C are views showing display examples of a
liquid-crystal display device provided in the device for setting
the number of pay lines and the number of bet tokens according to
the third embodiment;
[0027] FIGS. 8A and 8B are views showing display examples of a
liquid-crystal display device relating to a modification of the
device for setting the number of pay lines and the number of bet
tokens according to the third embodiment;
[0028] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a device for setting the
number of pay lines and the number of bet tokens according to a
fourth embodiment of the invention; and
[0029] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing an example of a related-art
device for setting the number of pay lines and the number of bet
tokens.
DETALED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0030] With reference to the accompanying drawings, there will be
provided detailed description of preferred embodiments of the
invention.
[0031] As shown in FIG. 1, a video-type slot machine according to a
first embodiment is equipped with a monitor display device 1
consisting of, e.g., a CRT. Displayed on such a monitor display
device 1 are a plurality of reel sections 11 through 15 (five reel
sections in the embodiment) for cyclically moving a plurality of
types of symbols in a predetermined direction (a vertical direction
in the embodiment). When the reel sections 11 through 15 come to a
standstill, three symbols are simultaneously displayed for each
reel section; namely, a total of 15 symbols are displayed. As shown
in FIG. 2, nine pay lines (1) through (9) are provided across the
reel sections 11 through 15. When the number of valid pay lines is
set to "one" (ONE LINE), only the pay line (1) is made valid. When
the number of valid pay lines is set to "two" (TWO LINES), the pay
lines (1) and (2) are made valid. When the number of valid pay
lines is set to "three" (THREE LINES), the pay lines (1) through
(3) are made valid. A similar arrangement applies to a case where
the number of valid pay lines is set to any of "four" to "nine"
(FOUR LINES to NINE LINES). When a predetermined combination of
symbols is constituted along a valid pay line when the reel
sections 11 through 15 have come to a standstill, the player is
provided a payout corresponding to the number of bet tokens on the
pay line. In the embodiment, the number of valid pay lines can be
set to a maximum of "nine," and the number of bet tokens per pay
line can be set to a maximum of FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a
device which sets the number of pay lines and the number of bet
tokens according to the first embodiment, for the purpose of
setting the number of valid pay lines and bet tokens per pay line.
As shown in FIG. 3, the panel 21 is provided with a light-emitting
diode display device 31 for displaying the number of valid pay
lines, and a light-emitting diode display device 32 for displaying
the number of bet tokens per pay line. The light-emitting diode
devices 31, 32 constitute a display device. Here, a seven-segment
or 16-segment display device is used for the light-emitting diode
devices 31, 32. The panel 21 is further equipped with a
number-of-lines selection button 33 to be used for selecting the
number of valid pay lines as an object of setting, and a bet
selection button 34 to be used for selecting the number of bet
tokens per pay line as an object of setting. The number-of-lines
selection button 33 and the bet selection button 34 constitute a
selector.
[0032] The panel 21 is further equipped with an UP button 35 and a
DOWN button 36. The UP button 35 is for setting in an incrementing
manner the number of valid pay lines selected by the
number-of-lines selection button 33 or the number of bet tokens per
pay line selected by the bet selection button 34. The DOWN button
36 is for setting in a decrementing manner the number of valid pay
lines selected by the number-of-lines selection button 33 or the
number of bet tokens per pay line selected by the bet selection
button 34. Here, the UP button 35 and the DOWN button 36 constitute
a setting provider.
[0033] The panel 21 is equipped with a CHANGE button 37 for calling
a clerk in charge; a CASH-OUT button 38 for effecting a payout of
credited gaming tokens; a SPIN button 39 for moving a symbol
vertically by spinning the displayed reel sections 11 through 15;
and a MAX BET button 40 for maximizing the number of bet tokens
(i.e., the number of bet tokens per pay line to "10" by setting the
number of valid pay lines to "9").
[0034] In relation to the device of the embodiment having such a
configuration for setting the number of pay lines and the number of
bet tokens, the player selects the number of valid pay lines as an
object of setting, by pressing the number-of-lines selection button
33. The player can set the number of valid pay lines to a desired
value in an incrementing or decrementing manner, by pressing the UP
or DOWN button 35 or 36 while viewing a display on the
light-emitting diode display device 31. Further, the player can set
the number of bet tokens per pay line to a desired value in an
incrementing or decrementing manner, by selecting the number of bet
tokens per pay line as an object of setting through pressing of the
bet selection button 34 and pressing the UP or DOWN button 35 or 36
while viewing a display on the light-emitting diode display device
32. The related-art device (see FIG. 10) cannot set the number of
valid pay lines to, e.g., "eight" or set the number of bet tokens
per pay line to, e.g., "seven." However, the device of the
embodiment which sets the number of pay lines and the number of bet
tokens enables these settings.
[0035] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a device which sets the number
of pay lines and the number of bet tokens according to a second
embodiment, for the purpose of setting the number of valid pay
lines and the number of bet tokens per pay line. As shown in FIG.
4, the panel 21 has the number-of-lines selection button 33 to be
used for selecting the number of valid pay lines as an object of
setting, and the bet selection button 34 to be used for selecting
the number of bet tokens per pay line as an object of setting. The
number-of-lines selection button 33 and the bet selection button 34
are constituted so as to be illuminated through use of, e.g.,
miniature light bulbs, when pressed. The number-of-lines selection
button 33 and the bet selection button 34 constitute a
selector.
[0036] The panel 21 is further equipped with the UP button 35 and
the DOWN button 36. The UP button 35 is for setting in an
incrementing manner the number of valid pay lines selected by the
number-of-lines selection button 33 or the number of bet tokens per
pay line selected by the bet selection button 34. The DOWN button
36 is for setting in a decrementing manner the number of valid pay
lines selected by the number-of-lines selection button 33 or the
number of bet tokens per pay line selected by the bet selection
button 34. Here, the UP button 35 and the DOWN button 36 constitute
a setting provider.
[0037] The panel 21 is equipped with the CHANGE button 37, the
CASH-OUT button 38, the SPIN button 39, and the MAX BET button 40.
These buttons are identical with those described in connection with
the first embodiment, and their repeated explanations are
omitted.
[0038] The video-type slot machine provided with the device for
setting the number of valid pay lines and the number of bet tokens
according to the embodiment also has the monitor display device 1
constituted of, e.g., a CRT, as in the case of the first embodiment
(see FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 5, the monitor display device 1
indicates the five reel sections 11 through 15. Further, the number
of valid pay lines (LINE) and the number of bet tokens per pay line
(BET) are also displayed in a lower left end on the screen of the
monitor display device 1. More specifically, in the embodiment, the
monitor display device 1 has the function of serving as a display
device. In other respects, the video-type slot machine is identical
with that described in connection with the first embodiment, and
hence its repeated explanation is omitted.
[0039] In relation to the device of the embodiment having such a
configuration for setting the number of pay lines and the number of
bet tokens, the player selects the number of valid pay lines as an
object of setting, by pressing the number-of-lines selection button
33. The player can set the number of valid pay lines to a desired
value in an incrementing or decrementing manner, by pressing the UP
or DOWN button 35 or 36 while viewing a display pertaining to the
number of valid lines (LINE) on the monitor display device 1.
Further, the player can set the number of bet tokens per pay line
to a desired value in an incrementing or decrementing manner, by
selecting the number of bet tokens per pay line as an object of
setting through pressing of the bet selection button 34 and
pressing the UP or DOWN button 35 or 36 while viewing a display
pertaining to the number of bet tokens per pay line (BET) on the
monitor display device 1. The related-art device (see FIG. 10)
cannot set the number of valid pay lines to, e.g., "eight" or set
the number of bet tokens per pay line to, e.g., "seven." However,
the device of the embodiment, which sets the number of pay lines
and the number of bet tokens, enables these settings.
[0040] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a device which sets the number
of pay lines and the number of bet tokens according to a third
embodiment, for the purpose of setting the number of valid pay
lines and bet tokens per pay line. As shown in FIG. 6, the panel 21
has a liquid-crystal display device 41 for displaying values, such
as the number of valid pay lines and the number of bet tokens per
pay line. Here, the liquid-crystal display device 41 constitutes a
display device. A device capable of displaying all kinds of image
information is used as the liquid-crystal display device 41. The
panel 21 is also equipped with an UP button 35a and a DOWN button
36a. The UP button 35a is for moving a cursor 43 (see FIG. 7A),
which will be described later, upward for selecting the number of
valid pay lines as an object of setting and setting in an
incrementing manner the number of valid pay lines or the number of
bet tokens per pay line selected. The DOWN button 36a is for moving
the cursor 43, which will be described later, downward for
selecting the number of valid pay lines as an object of setting and
setting in a decrementing manner the number of valid pay lines or
the number of bet tokens selected. Here, the UP button 35a and the
DOWN button 36a constitute a selector and a setting provider.
[0041] The panel 21 is further equipped with an ENTER button 42 for
rendering permanent a selection or setting effected by the UP or
DOWN button 35a or 36a. Here, the panel 21 has the CHANGE button
37, the CASH-OUT button 38, the SPIN button 39, and the MAX BET
button 40. Those buttons are identical with those described in
connection with the first embodiment, and their repeated
explanations are omitted. Moreover, the video-type slot machine
having the device of the embodiment for setting the number of pay
lines and the number of bet tokens is identical with that described
in connection with the first embodiment, and hence its repeated
explanation is omitted.
[0042] In relation to the device of the embodiment having such a
configuration for setting the number of pay lines and the number of
bet tokens, the player selects the number of valid pay lines (LINE)
as an object of setting, by pressing the UP button 35a while
viewing a display on the liquid-crystal display device 41 such as
that shown in FIG. 7A, to thereby move the cursor 43 upward.
Subsequently, the player presses the ENTER button 42, thereby
rendering the selection valid. Next, the player presses the UP or
DOWN button 35a or 36a while viewing a display pertaining to the
number of valid pay lines on the liquid-crystal display device 41
(a number-of-winning-lines setting screen), such as that shown in
FIG. 7B, thereby setting the number of valid pay lines to a desired
value in an incrementing or decrementing manner. Subsequently, the
player presses the ENTER button 42, thereby rendering the selection
valid. The player presses the DOWN button 36a while viewing a
display on the liquid-crystal display device 41 (a
number-of-winning-lines/number-of-tok- ens-bet selection screen),
such as that shown in FIG. 7A, thereby moving the cursor 43
downward and selecting the number of bet tokens per pay line (BET)
as an object of setting. Subsequently, the player presses the ENTER
button 42, thereby rendering the selection valid. Next, the player
presses the UP or DOWN button 35a or 36a while viewing a display
pertaining to the number of bet tokens per pay line on the
liquid-crystal display device 41 (a bet setting screen), such as
that shown in FIG. 7B, thereby setting the number of bet tokens per
pay line to a desired value in an incrementing or decrementing
manner. Subsequently, the user presses the ENTER button 42, thereby
rendering the setting valid.
[0043] At this time, the liquid-crystal display device 41 displays
the thus-confirmed number of valid pay lines and the thus-confirmed
number of bet tokens per pay line, such as those shown in FIG. 7C.
The related-art device (see FIG. 10) cannot set the number of valid
pay lines to, e.g., "eight" or set the number of bet tokens per pay
line to, e.g., "seven." However, the device of the embodiment,
which sets the number of pay lines and the number of bet tokens,
enables these settings.
[0044] The device of the embodiment for setting the number of pay
lines and the number of bet tokens can be constructed so as to
enable setting of a valid pay line number. In this case, the player
presses the UP button 35a while viewing a display on the
liquid-crystal display device 41 (a
number-of-winning-lines/number-of-tokens-bet selection screen),
such as that shown in FIG. 7A, to thereby move the cursor 43 upward
and set a valid pay line number (LINE) as an object of setting. The
player presses the ENTER button 42, thereby rendering the selection
valid. Next, the player presses the UP or DOWN button 35a or 36a
while viewing a display pertaining to pay line numbers "1" through
"9" which are provided on the liquid-crystal display device 41 for
selection (i.e., a pay line number selection screen), such as that
shown in FIG. 8A. The player presses the UP button 35a or the DOWN
button 36a each time he wishes a cursor 44 to move to a desired
number, thereby selecting valid pay line numbers. Subsequently, the
player presses the ENTER button 42 twice, thereby rendering the
selections (i.e., settings) valid. Next, the player can ascertain
the selected valid pay line numbers while viewing a display on the
liquid-crystal display device 41 (a selected pay line number
confirmation screen), such as that shown in FIG. 8B. FIGS. 8A and
8B show an example in which "2" and "4" have been selected as valid
pay line numbers. In this example, the pay lines "2" and "4" (see
FIG. 2) are rendered valid. Here, the number of valid pay lines is
"two."
[0045] When the monitor display device 1 (see FIG. 1) has broken,
the monitor display device 1 may fail to display an error code
reporting that failure. In preparation for such a case, the
liquid-crystal display device 41 may be configured so as to display
an error code.
[0046] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a device which sets the number
of pay lines and the number of bet tokens according to a fourth
embodiment, for the purpose of setting the number of valid pay
lines and bet tokens per pay line. As shown in FIG. 9, the panel 21
has a liquid-crystal display device 45 for displaying values, such
as the number of valid pay lines and the number of bet tokens per
pay line. Here, the liquid-crystal display device 45 constitutes a
display device. A device capable of displaying only predetermined
characters or numerals (e.g., a device cheaper than the
liquid-crystal display device 41 described in connection with the
third embodiment) is used as the liquid-crystal display device 41.
The panel 21 is further equipped with the number-of-lines selection
button 33 to be used for selecting the number of valid pay lines as
an object of setting, and the bet selection button 34 to be used
for selecting the number of bet tokens per pay line as an object of
setting. The number-of-lines selection button 33 and the bet
selection button 34 constitute a selector.
[0047] The panel 21 is further equipped with the UP button 35 and
the DOWN button 36. The UP button 35 is for setting in an
incrementing manner the number of valid pay lines selected by the
number-of-lines selection button 33 or the number of bet tokens per
pay line selected by the bet selection button 34. The DOWN button
36 is for setting in a decrementing manner the number of valid pay
lines selected by the number-of-lines selection button 33 or the
number of bet tokens per pay line selected by the bet selection
button 34. Here, the UP button 35 and the DOWN button 36 constitute
a setting provider. The panel 21 has the CHANGE button 37, the
CASH-OUT button 38, the SPIN button 39, and the MAX BET button 40.
Those buttons are identical with those described in connection with
the first embodiment, and their repeated explanations are omitted.
Moreover, the video-type slot machine having the device of the
embodiment for setting the number of pay lines and the number of
bet tokens is identical with that described in connection with the
first embodiment, and hence its repeated explanation is
omitted.
[0048] In relation to the device of the embodiment having such a
configuration for setting the number of pay lines and the number of
bet tokens, the player selects the number of valid pay lines as an
object of setting, by pressing the number-of-lines selection button
33. The player can set the number of valid pay lines to a desired
value in an incrementing or decrementing manner, by pressing the UP
or DOWN button 35 or 36 while viewing a display pertaining to the
number of valid lines on the liquid-crystal display device 45.
Further, the player can set the number of bet tokens per pay line
to a desired value in an incrementing or decrementing manner, by
selecting the number of bet tokens per pay line as an object of
setting through pressing of the bet selection button 34 and
pressing the UP or DOWN button 35 or 36 while viewing a display
pertaining to the number of bet tokens per pay line on the
liquid-crystal display device 45. The related-art device (see FIG.
10) cannot set the number of valid pay lines to, e.g., "eight" or
set the number of bet tokens per pay line to, e.g., "seven."
However, the device of the embodiment, which sets the number of pay
lines and the number of bet tokens, enables these settings.
[0049] The invention is not limited to a video-type slot machine
and is applicable to a device for setting the number of pay lines
and the number of bet tokens used in a reel-type slot machine.
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