JP2004065563A - Projection type game machine with photographing function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a projection type game machine with photographing function which can prevent a game panel from being damaged in appearance and photograph the front of a player. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 1 comprises a screen 10 indicating projected images by transmitting projected light, a liquid crystal projector 20 projecting a pachinko game image, a light transmission fresnel lens 12 placed in the front side of the screen 10 on the light path of the projecting light from the liquid crystal projector 20, a light transmitting game board 14 placed in the front side of the screen 10 on the light path of the projecting light from the liquid crystal projector 20, and a reflector 16 reflecting the projecting light from the liquid crystal projector 20 toward the back surface of the screen 10. A CCD camera 50 is placed on a location in front of the pachinko machine 1 other than the light path of the projecting light from the liquid crystal projector 20. A lamp 52 is provided near the CCD camera 50 so that photographing with the CCD camera 50 is possible after flashing with the lamp 52. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game by displaying a game screen projected by a projection device such as a projector on a screen, and in particular, to prevent the appearance of the game screen from being impaired and to photograph the front of the player. The present invention relates to a projection-type gaming machine with a shooting function capable of performing a shooting operation.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a projection-type gaming machine that plays a game by displaying a game screen projected by a projection device such as a projector on a screen, for example, a game machine disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 7-24381 (hereinafter referred to as a first game machine). Of the prior art.)
A first conventional example is a game machine front panel, a projector having a liquid crystal display device, a projection lens for enlarging a light image radiated through a liquid crystal display element of the liquid crystal display device, and a projector formed on the game machine front panel. The game machine front panel is made of a material capable of displaying an image.
[0003]
Thus, the size of the translucent optical image display unit can be changed and set without changing the size of the liquid crystal display element of the liquid crystal display device while keeping it small. In addition, since the optical image of the small-sized liquid crystal display element can be enlarged and projected by the projection lens to display a large screen, the use of a large-sized liquid crystal display element significantly increases the game machine manufacturing cost. Can be suppressed.
[0004]
Further, as a pachinko machine using a photographed image of a player photographed by a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera, for example, a pachinko game machine disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 11-99281 (hereinafter referred to as a second conventional example). .)was there.
In the second conventional example, when the jackpot comes out with a predetermined probability by chance by the operation of the game control circuit, the opening / closing door of the electric opening / closing winning device is continuously opened, so that a situation in which a game ball is easy to enter is provided, so that a large number of prize balls are provided. In a pachinko game machine configured to be able to acquire, a CCD camera for photographing a player playing a game is provided on the game board surface, and a video printer is provided on the front of the pachinko game machine, from the game control circuit when a big hit comes out , The player is photographed by a CCD camera, and the photographed image, the name of the pachinko parlor, the name of the pachinko machine, etc. are printed on a sticker piece by a video printer and provided to the player.
[0005]
As a result, the pachinko parlor can be expected to have an advertising effect, and the player can obtain a jackpot memorial or a boast, which is satisfying in taste.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As in the second conventional example, attempts to use a captured image captured by a CCD camera for a game or as a prize have been widely performed. In this case, it is preferable to use a photographed image of the front of the player from the viewpoint of the layout of the photographed image. Even in the second conventional example, a CCD camera is provided on the game board to photograph the front of the player. Like that.
[0007]
However, when such an arrangement structure of the CCD camera is applied to the first conventional example, the CCD camera is placed on the optical path of the projection light from the projector, and is projected as a shadow on the game screen which is a projection screen. Appearance may be impaired.
Therefore, the present invention has been made by focusing on such unresolved problems of the conventional technology, and it is intended to prevent the appearance of the game screen from being impaired and to photograph the front of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a projection-type gaming machine with a photographing function capable of performing a shooting.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a projection-type gaming machine with a photographing function according to claim 1 of the present invention has a screen capable of displaying a projection screen by transmitting or reflecting projection light, and a game screen on the screen. Projecting means for projecting the game screen, the game machine to display the game screen on the screen and play a game, the photographing means for photographing the player, the front of the gaming machine, from the projection means Provided at a location other than the optical path of the projection light, provided with an attention arousing means for inviting a player to pay attention to the imaging means, provided near the imaging means, and after performing the arousing by the attention awakening means, Photographing by photographing means is performed.
[0009]
With such a configuration, when the projection light from the projection unit is irradiated on the screen, the projected projection light is transmitted through the screen or reflected by the screen, so that the projection screen is displayed on the screen. In this way, the game screen is displayed on the screen by the projection means, and the game is played.
In the game state, after the attention is raised by the attention raising means, the shooting is performed by the shooting means. At this time, since the attention-raising means is provided near the photographing means, if the attention-raising means alerts the photographing means, the player is expected to pay attention to the photographing means. Then, since the photographing is performed by the photographing means in a state where the player's attention is obtained to the photographing means, it is possible to photograph the front of the player with a relatively high possibility.
[0010]
Further, since the photographing means is provided at a position other than the optical path of the projection light from the projection means on the front surface of the gaming machine, the photographing means does not have to enter the optical path of the projection light from the projection means.
Here, the arrangement structure of the projection unit and the screen may be such that projection light from the projection unit is emitted from the back surface of the screen, or projection light from the projection unit is emitted from the front surface of the screen. May be.
[0011]
Further, the image captured by the image capturing means may be used in any manner. For example, the captured image may be displayed as part or all of the game screen, the captured image may be printed, or the captured image may be associated with player information or other information, such as a hall computer. The information may be output to a hall computer or the like for management by the computer.
[0012]
Furthermore, a projection type gaming machine with a photographing function according to claim 2 of the present invention, a screen capable of displaying a projection screen by transmitting projection light, a projection unit for projecting the game screen, and a back side of the screen. Reflecting means for reflecting the projection light from the projection means toward the back surface of the screen; and a light-transmitting game provided on the optical path of the projection light from the projection means and on the front side of the screen. A game machine for displaying a game screen on the screen and playing a game, wherein a photographing means for photographing a player is provided on the front face of the game machine and an optical path of projection light from the projection means. Provided at a location other than the above, a notice stimulating means for stimulating the player to pay attention to the photographing means is provided in the vicinity of the photographing means, and after stimulating by the notice stimulating means, That shooting is performed, which is a photographic image photographed by the imaging means to display as part or all of the game screen.
[0013]
With such a configuration, when the projection light from the projection means is applied to the reflection means, the reflection light reflects the projection light toward the back surface of the screen. Then, when the rear surface of the screen is irradiated with the projection light, the projected light is transmitted through the screen, so that the projection screen is displayed on the screen. In this way, the game screen is displayed on the screen by the projection means, and the game is played.
[0014]
In the gaming state, after the attention arousing means has performed the arousing, the capturing means performs the capturing, and the captured image is displayed on the screen as a part or the whole of the game screen. At this time, since the attention-raising means is provided near the photographing means, if the attention-raising means alerts the photographing means, the player is expected to pay attention to the photographing means. Then, since the photographing is performed by the photographing means in a state where the player's attention is obtained to the photographing means, it is possible to photograph the front of the player with a relatively high possibility.
[0015]
Further, since the photographing means is provided at a position other than the optical path of the projection light from the projection means on the front surface of the gaming machine, the photographing means does not have to enter the optical path of the projection light from the projection means.
Further, in the projection-type gaming machine with a photographing function according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the projection-type gaming machine with a photography function according to the second aspect, the attention-raising means is a light-emitting means.
[0016]
With such a configuration, in the game state, after the light emission by the light emitting unit is performed, the photographing is performed by the photographing unit, and the photographed image is displayed on the screen as a part or the whole of the game screen.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a projection-type gaming machine having a photographing function, wherein the attention-raising means is a sound output means.
[0017]
With such a configuration, in the gaming state, after the sound is output by the sound output unit, shooting is performed by the shooting unit, and the shot image is displayed on the screen as a part or the whole of the game screen. .
Further, a projection type gaming machine with a shooting function according to claim 5 according to the present invention is the projection type gaming machine with a shooting function according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a specific prize provided on the game board surface. With a mouth, it is possible to fire a game ball on the game board surface, and when a game ball fired on the game board surface wins the specific winning opening, a symbol display screen is displayed as a part of the game screen and The symbols are displayed on the symbol display screen in a fluctuating manner, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a predetermined game state, and based on the lottery result, the fluctuating symbols are stopped in a predetermined mode to generate the predetermined game state. When the predetermined game state occurs, an image photographed by the photographing means is displayed as a part or the whole of the game screen.
[0018]
With such a configuration, the player can play a game by firing a game ball on the game board surface.
In the gaming state, when a game ball fired on the gaming board surface wins a specific winning opening, a symbol display screen is displayed as a part of the gaming screen, and the symbol is fluctuated and displayed on the symbol display screen, and a predetermined gaming state is displayed. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to cause the occurrence. Then, based on the lottery result, the variable symbol stops in a predetermined mode, and a predetermined game state occurs.
[0019]
When a predetermined game state occurs, a photographed image photographed by the photographing means is displayed on the screen as part or all of the game screen.
Here, the specific winning opening refers to a hole or a gate provided on a game board surface for winning or passing a game ball, for example, a winning opening or an operation gate. Therefore, winning includes not only winning but also passing.
[0020]
In addition, the predetermined game state may be any state. For example, the predetermined game state may be a special state that is advantageous to the player, or a probability variation that is a game state in which the special state is likely to occur. State.
Further, the photographing by the photographing means may be performed before the predetermined game state occurs, or may be performed after the predetermined game state occurs and before displaying the captured image.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 are views showing an embodiment of a projection-type gaming machine with a photographing function according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a projection-type gaming machine with a photographing function according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1.
[0022]
First, the configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 1.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes a screen 10 capable of displaying a projection screen by transmitting projection light, a liquid crystal projector 20 for projecting a pachinko game screen, and a projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20. A light-transmitting Fresnel lens 12 provided on the front side of the screen 10 and a light-transmitting game provided on the light path of projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 and on the front side of the Fresnel lens 12. It comprises a board 14 and a reflector 16 for reflecting the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 toward the back surface of the screen 10.
[0023]
The Fresnel lens 12 and the screen 10 are integrally formed, and are fixed to the game board 14 by the mounting member 2 provided on the back surface of the game board 14. Then, the game board 14, the Fresnel lens 12, and the screen 10 are housed in the game housing 3 such that the game board 14 comes to the forefront as viewed from the player. The game housing 3 is installed on a game table 4, and a front frame 5 whose front surface is covered with a transparent member such as glass is attached to the front side of the game housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. A firing handle 6 is provided. The firing handle 6 is used by a player for firing operation of a game ball. When the player operates the firing handle 6, the firing handle 6 is stored in a receiving tray (not shown) by a firing device (not shown). A game ball is fired on the game board surface 14.
[0024]
The liquid crystal projector 20 has a built-in small liquid crystal panel 21, and enlarges and projects a pachinko game screen such as a pattern projected on the small liquid crystal panel 21 with an internal lens 22. Further, the liquid crystal projector 20 is installed on a pedestal 7 provided on the back side of the gaming table 4, and the angle of the pedestal 7 is adjusted so that the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 is irradiated on the reflector 16. Have been.
[0025]
The reflector 16 is provided on the back surface side of the screen 10, and its angle is adjusted so that the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 is reflected toward the back surface of the screen 10. Although a flat mirror may be used as the reflector 16, the projection light can be further enlarged by using a convex surface having a reflecting surface curved in a vertical or horizontal direction.
[0026]
The screen 10 receives the projection light of the liquid crystal projector 20 on the back side, and transmits the projection light to the front side to project the pachinko gaming screen on the front side.
The pachinko machine 1 further includes a main substrate (described later) including a microprocessing unit MPU and the like. The main board detects a winning of a game ball or the like and controls a game state, transmits a control signal to the liquid crystal projector 20 based on the control content, generates a pachinko game screen, and irradiates the projection light by the liquid crystal projector 20. It is supposed to. As an example of the game control process, when a game ball fired on the game board surface 14 wins a starting winning opening (described later), the symbol display screen is displayed as a part of the pachinko game screen and the symbol is changed on the symbol display screen. In addition to the display, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a special prize state is to be generated, and based on the result of the lottery, the variable symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner to generate a special prize state. Specifically, when the symbols (for example, “1” to “9”) are displayed while varying independently in three areas on the symbol display screen, and it is determined that the lottery result is to cause a special prize state. Generates a special prize state after stopping the variable symbols displayed in the three areas of the symbol display screen in a predetermined mode (for example, “777”).
[0027]
Next, the configuration of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1.
In FIG. 3, a guide rail 30 for guiding a game ball fired by a launching device (not shown) to a position above the game board surface 14 is provided on the left side of the game board surface 14. A plurality of game nails 32 for changing the course of a game ball passing through the game board surface 14 are provided in an area through which game balls can pass.
[0028]
In addition, almost at the center of the game board surface 14, there is an area 34 of the pachinko game screen where a symbol display screen is displayed. Immediately above the area 34, a game ball for preventing the game ball from passing on the area 34 is provided. A transparent member 36 is provided so as to cover above the region 34.
Further, below the area 34, there is provided a start winning port 38 which enables a game ball to always win. The start winning port 38 has a start winning port switch (not shown) for detecting that the game ball has won. ) Is provided.
[0029]
Below the start winning opening 38, there is provided a large winning opening 40 which is normally closed but is opened in a predetermined pattern when the special winning state is established, so that game balls can be won. The special winning opening 40 is provided with a special winning opening switch (not shown) for detecting that a game ball has won. Further, a V winning opening (not shown) is provided at a central portion of the winning opening 40 so that a game ball can be won when the winning opening 40 is opened.
[0030]
An out port 42 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the above prize ports and the like is provided below the big prize port 40 and at the lowermost part of the game board surface 14.
On the other hand, a CCD camera 50 for photographing a player who is playing a game is provided in an area outside the game board 14 and to the right of the pachinko machine 1, and near the CCD camera 50, A lamp 52 is provided to alert the CCD camera 50 to attention. A speaker 54 for outputting a sound effect or the like is provided above the lamp 52.
[0031]
Hereinafter, the game state that occurs when the symbols displayed in the three areas on the symbol display screen displayed in the area 34 become the big hit symbols is referred to as a “special state”. A game state in which the probability of a special prize state is higher than usual is called a “probability change state”, and a game state other than the special prize state and the probability change state is called a “normal state”.
[0032]
Next, the configuration of the main board in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the main board 200.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main board 200 includes a CPU 220 that controls the game state of the pachinko machine 1 based on the game control program, a ROM 230 that stores a game control program of the CPU 220 in a predetermined area in advance, a ROM 230, and the like. A RAM 240 for storing data read out from the CPU and a calculation result required in the calculation process of the CPU 220, and an I / O 250 for mediating input / output of data with an external device. The buses 260 are signal lines, and are connected to each other so that data can be exchanged.
[0033]
The I / O 250 includes, as external devices, a start winning opening switch 131, a winning opening switch 132, a CCD camera 50, a display control board 150 for performing display control on the liquid crystal projector 20, and a lamp 52. A lamp control board 152 for performing display control, a sound effect control board 154 for controlling output of a sound effect for the speaker 54, and a prize ball payout control board 156 for controlling a prize ball payout for the prize ball payout device 157. And an external terminal 158 for outputting prize ball payout information and game control information from the prize ball payout control board 156 to the hall computer 159.
[0034]
The prize ball payout control board 156 is connected to a launch control board 160 that controls the launch of game balls to a launch device 161 that launches game balls on the game board surface 14. When the number of game balls supplied to the ball payout device 157 is insufficient, a stop signal for stopping the firing device 161 is output to the firing control board 160 in order to secure a predetermined number of prize balls. .
[0035]
The CPU 220 is composed of a microprocessing unit MPU and the like, and operates based on a game control program capable of executing one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]) by a reset signal from a reset circuit (not shown). The game control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230 is activated, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is executed.
[0036]
First, the game control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, the process first proceeds to step S100 as shown in FIG.
In step S100, it is determined whether or not the process is to be executed for the first time after the power is turned on. If it is determined that the process is to be executed for the first time (Yes), the process proceeds to step S102 to initialize the RAM 240 and initialize the initial data. Is performed, and the process proceeds to step S104.
[0037]
In step S104, for example, a process of outputting the processing result of the game control to the lamp control board 152, the sound effect control board 154, and the prize ball payout control board 156, and information about the game control, etc. via the external terminal 158 to the hall computer 159. Is performed, and the process proceeds to step S106.
In step S106, a random number value used for a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to generate a special prize state and a reach lottery for determining whether to perform a reach, a random number value for determining a type of a symbol to be displayed, and a random number required for game control. The numerical value is updated using the time until one cycle (4 [ms]) of the operation clock elapses, and when the time elapses, the process proceeds to step S100. Specifically, in step S106, in order to update various random numbers, a random number counter that counts cyclically in a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “999”) is used.
[0038]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S100 that the process is not the process to be executed for the first time after the power is turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S108, the check process of the start winning opening switch 131 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S110. .
In step S110, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state. When it is determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S104, but when it is determined that it is not (No), The process shifts to step S112 to execute a symbol control process, and shifts to step S104.
[0039]
Next, the symbol control process in step S112 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the symbol control processing.
In the symbol control process, in order to generate a special prize state or a probability variation state with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/83), twelve jackpot values are set in the predetermined numerical range, and a game ball is set in the starting winning opening 38. This is a process of inputting a random value from the random number counter at the winning timing, and generating a special prize state or a probability variation state when the input random number value matches the jackpot value. As shown in FIG. 6, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
[0040]
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the symbol is changing on the symbol display screen. If it is determined that the symbol is not changing (No), the process proceeds to step S302, and the number of the winning game balls is "1" or more. It is determined whether or not there is, and when it is determined that the number of winning game balls is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S304.
In step S304, a symbol variation start process for starting symbol variation on the symbol display screen is executed, the process proceeds to step S306, and a random number value is read from a predetermined area of the RAM 240 corresponding to the number of winning game balls, and the process proceeds to step S308. Then, it is determined whether or not the read random number value matches the jackpot value, and when it is determined that they match (Yes), the process proceeds to step S310.
[0041]
In step S310, a random number value is input from the random number counter, and the process proceeds to step S312, where it is determined whether the input random number value is an odd number. If it is determined that the input random number value is an odd number (Yes), the process proceeds to step S314. The process proceeds to determine a high-probability transition symbol for generating a special prize state and for generating a probability variation state following the end of the special prize state, and then proceeds to step S316.
[0042]
In step S316, a symbol variation stop process is executed to stop symbols which are variably displayed on the symbol display screen so that the determined symbol is obtained, and the process shifts to step S318 to subtract "1" from the number of winning game balls. Then, the process shifts to step S320 to determine whether or not a big hit is based on the big hit flag. When it is determined that the big hit is determined (Yes), the process shifts to step S322.
[0043]
In step S322, the lamp 52 flashes to alert the player to the attention of the CCD camera 50, and the process proceeds to step S324, where a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the flashing of the lamp 52. After a lapse of time, the player is photographed by the CCD camera 50, and the process shifts to step S326 to execute a jackpot process, end a series of processes, and return to the original process. Specifically, in step S326, the special winning opening 40 is opened in a predetermined pattern, and an image captured by the CCD camera 50 is displayed as a part of the pachinko game screen. For example, the captured image is combined with a predetermined frame image and displayed while scrolling from the left side to the right side of the screen 10.
[0044]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S320 that it is not a jackpot (No), a series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S312 that the input random number value is an even number (No), the process proceeds to step S328, in which only the special prize state is generated and the normal state is set after the special prize state ends. A probability shift symbol is determined, and the process proceeds to step S316.
[0045]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S308 that the read random number value does not match the jackpot value (No), the process proceeds to step S330 to determine an outlier symbol for causing the normal state without generating the special prize state. Then, the process proceeds to step S316.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S302 that the number of winning game balls is “0” (No), and when it is determined in step S300 that the symbol is changing on the symbol display screen (Yes), both of them are used. Move to step S320.
[0046]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
First, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 is applied to the reflector 16. When projection light is applied to the reflector 16, the projection light is reflected by the reflector 16 toward the back surface of the screen 10. Then, when the rear surface of the screen 10 is irradiated with the projection light, the projected projection light is transmitted through the screen 10 to display a projection screen on the screen 10.
[0047]
On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the game control processing is executed by the main board 200, and the pachinko machine 1 is brought into a playable state. A player can play a game by loading the rented game balls into the pachinko machine 1 and operating the firing handle 6 to fire the game balls on the game board surface 14.
In the gaming state, when a game ball fired on the game board surface 14 wins the start winning port 38, a detection signal is output by the start winning port switch 131. In the main board 200, when a detection signal is input from the start winning opening switch 131, a random number value is input from the jackpot random number counter at substantially the same timing. At this time, if it is determined that the input random number value matches the jackpot value, a special prize state occurs.
[0048]
Next, through steps S310 to S318, a new random number value is input from the random number counter. If the input new random number value is an odd number, a high-probability transition symbol is displayed on the symbol display screen, and the special prize state ends. After that, a probability fluctuation state follows. As described above, when it is promised that the special prize state occurs and thereafter the probability fluctuation occurs, the special winning opening 40 is controlled to be opened and closed in a predetermined opening and closing pattern while the special prize state occurs, and When a game ball is won in the mouth 40, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out per one winning through step S326.
[0049]
On the other hand, if the input new random number is an even number through steps S310, S312, S328, S316, and S318, a low-probability transition symbol is displayed on the symbol display screen. Is done. As described above, when the special prize state occurs but the probability fluctuation state does not occur thereafter, while the special prize state occurs, the large winning opening 40 is controlled to be opened and closed in a predetermined opening / closing pattern. When the ball is won, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out per winning, through step S326.
[0050]
Further, when the special prize state occurs, the lamp 52 blinks through steps S322 and S324, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start of blinking of the lamp 52, the player shoots the image with the CCD camera 50. Is done. At this time, since the lamp 52 is provided in the vicinity of the CCD camera 50, when the lamp 52 urges the player to pay attention to the CCD camera 50, the player is expected to pay attention to the CCD camera 50. Then, since the image is taken by the CCD camera 50 in a state where the player's attention has been obtained with respect to the CCD camera 50, it is possible to relatively easily realize the image of the front of the player. When photographing is performed by the CCD camera 50, the photographed image photographed by the CCD camera 50 is displayed as a part of the pachinko game screen via step S326.
[0051]
Further, since the CCD camera 50 is provided at a position other than the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 on the front of the pachinko machine 1, the CCD camera 50 does not enter the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20. I'm sorry.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 includes a screen 10 capable of displaying a projection screen by transmitting projection light, a liquid crystal projector 20 for projecting a pachinko game screen, and a projection from the liquid crystal projector 20. A transmissive Fresnel lens 12 provided on the optical path of light and on the front side of the screen 10, and a transmissive Fresnel lens provided on the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 and on the front side of the Fresnel lens 12. A game board 14 and a reflector 16 for reflecting the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 toward the back surface of the screen 10, and a CCD at a position other than the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 on the front of the pachinko machine 1. A camera 50 is provided, and a lamp 52 is provided in the vicinity of the CCD camera 50. It is made as to take a photograph that.
[0052]
Accordingly, since the CCD camera 50 is provided at a place other than the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20, it is possible to prevent the CCD camera 50 from being projected as a shadow on the pachinko game screen which is a projection screen to some extent. it can. In addition, since the photographing is performed by the CCD camera 50 after the blinking by the lamp 52 is performed, the photographing by the CCD camera 50 can be performed in a state where the player's attention is obtained with respect to the CCD camera 50. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the appearance of the pachinko game screen is impaired as compared with the related art, and it is possible to relatively easily photograph the front of the player.
[0053]
Further, in the present embodiment, when a special prize state occurs, the pachinko machine 1 displays an image photographed by the CCD camera 50 as a part of the pachinko game screen.
As a result, the photographed image is displayed on the screen 10 when the special prize state occurs, so that it is possible to give the player a surprising effect and to improve the taste of the game.
[0054]
In the above embodiment, the reflector 16 corresponds to the reflecting means according to the second aspect, the liquid crystal projector 20 corresponds to the projecting means according to the first or second aspect, and the starting winning opening 38 corresponds to the fifth aspect. The CCD camera 50 corresponds to the photographing means according to the first, second or fifth aspect. Further, the lamp 52 corresponds to the attention raising means described in claims 1 to 3 or the light emitting means described in claim 3, and the special prize state corresponds to the predetermined game state described in claim 5.
[0055]
In the above embodiment, the CCD camera 50 is provided at a position other than the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, and the lamp 52 is provided near the CCD camera 50. It is configured that the photographing by the CCD camera 50 is performed after the blinking. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be performed. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.
[0056]
In this case, the loudspeaker 54 corresponds to the attention raising means described in claim 4 or the sound output means described in claim 4.
In the above embodiment, the image captured by the CCD camera 50 is configured to be displayed as a part of the pachinko game screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image captured by the CCD camera 50 may be displayed on the pachinko game screen. May be displayed.
[0057]
As a result, the player can be given more unexpectedness, and the taste of the game can be further improved.
Further, in the above embodiment, the photographed image is displayed when the special prize state occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the photographed image is displayed when the probability fluctuation state, the reach, and the super reach occur. It may be configured as follows. Further, the present invention is not limited to displaying captured images, and may be configured to print the captured images with a printer or the like, or may be configured to manage the captured images in the hall computer 159 in association with player information or other information. May be.
[0058]
In the above embodiment, the pachinko game screen is projected on the screen 10 by irradiating the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 from the back surface of the screen 10, but the invention is not limited to this. The pachinko game screen may be projected on the screen 10 by irradiating the screen 10 with the projection light. When irradiating from the front, the liquid crystal projector 20 may be arranged, for example, above the pachinko machine 1 (directly above a player or the like), and irradiate the projection light toward the screen 10 located diagonally below from above. Of course, it may be a structure combined with the reflector 16.
[0059]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the game control process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6 is executed, and the case where the game control program stored in advance in the ROM 230 is executed has been described, is not limited thereto. Instead, the program may be read from the storage medium storing the program indicating these procedures into the RAM 240 and executed.
[0060]
Here, the storage medium is a semiconductor storage medium such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic storage type storage medium such as an FD or HD, an optical read type storage medium such as a CD, CDV, LD, or DVD, or a magnetic storage type storage such as an MO. / Optical reading type storage media, including any storage media that can be read by a computer, regardless of an electronic, magnetic, optical, or other reading method.
[0061]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other amusement game machines without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Of course, it can also be applied to pachislot machines.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the projection-type gaming machine with a photographing function according to claim 1 of the present invention, since the photographing means is provided at a place other than the optical path of the projection light from the projecting means, the photographing means is It can be prevented to some extent from being projected as a shadow on the game screen which is a projection screen. Further, since the photographing is performed by the photographing unit after the attention is raised by the attention raising unit, the photographing by the photographing unit can be performed in a state where the player's attention is obtained to the photographing unit. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the appearance of the game screen is impaired as compared with the related art, and it is possible to obtain a relatively high possibility of photographing the front of the player. .
[0063]
Further, according to the projection type gaming machine with a photographing function according to claims 2 to 5, since the photographing means is provided at a place other than the optical path of the projection light from the projecting means, the photographing means is provided on the projection screen. Can be prevented from being projected as a shadow on the game screen. Further, since the photographing is performed by the photographing unit after the attention is raised by the attention raising unit, the photographing by the photographing unit can be performed in a state where the player's attention is obtained to the photographing unit. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the appearance of the game screen is impaired as compared with the related art, and it is possible to obtain a relatively high possibility of photographing the front of the player. .
Further, according to the projection type gaming machine with a photographing function according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a photographed image is displayed on the screen when a predetermined game state occurs, which gives the player unexpectedness. It is also possible to obtain the effect that the interest of the game can be improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main board 200.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a game control process.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a symbol control process.
[Explanation of symbols]
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 gaming machine 2 mounting member 3 gaming housing 4 gaming table 5 front frame 6 firing handle 7 pedestal 10 screen 12 fresnel lens 14 gaming board 16 reflector 20 liquid crystal projector 21 small liquid crystal panel 22 lens 30 guide rail 32 game nail 34 area 36 mounting Member 38 Starting winning port 40 Large winning port 42 Out port 50 CCD camera 52 Lamp 54 Speaker 200 Main board 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 I / O

Claims (5)

A game machine comprising: a screen capable of displaying a projection screen by transmitting or reflecting projection light; and projection means for projecting a game screen on the screen, wherein the game screen is displayed on the screen to perform a game. hand,
A photographing means for photographing a player is provided at a position other than the optical path of the projection light from the projecting means on the front of the gaming machine,
Attention raising means for raising a player to pay attention to the photographing means is provided near the photographing means,
A projection type gaming machine with a photographing function, characterized in that photographing is performed by the photographing means after the attention is raised by the attention raising means. A screen capable of displaying a projection screen by transmitting projection light, projection means for projecting a game screen, provided on the back side of the screen, and reflecting the projection light from the projection means toward the back side of the screen A gaming machine comprising: a reflecting means; and a light-transmitting game board provided on the optical path of projection light from the projecting means and on the front side of the screen, and displaying the game screen on the screen to play a game. And
A photographing means for photographing a player is provided at a position other than the optical path of the projection light from the projecting means on the front of the gaming machine,
Attention raising means for raising a player to pay attention to the photographing means is provided near the photographing means,
A photographing function characterized in that photographing is performed by the photographing unit after the attention is raised by the attention raising unit, and a photographed image photographed by the photographing unit is displayed as part or all of the game screen. With projection type gaming machine. In claim 2,
The projection game machine with a photographing function, wherein the attention raising means is a light emitting means. In claim 2,
The projection game machine with a photographing function, wherein the attention raising means is a sound output means. In any one of claims 2 to 4,
Furthermore, a specific winning port provided on the gaming board surface is provided,
It is possible to fire a game ball on the game board surface, and when the game ball fired on the game board surface wins the specific winning opening, a symbol display screen is displayed as a part of the game screen and the symbol display screen is displayed. While displaying the symbols in a fluctuating manner, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a predetermined game state, and based on the result of the lottery, the fluctuating symbols are stopped in a predetermined mode to generate the predetermined game state. Yes,
When the predetermined gaming state occurs, the image captured by the image capturing means is displayed as a part or the whole of the game screen.

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