JP2004073500A - Projection type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a projection type game machine wherein the maintenance of a main substrate becomes easier, and which is suitable for preventing fraudulence from being committed. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a screen 10 which can display a projection screen by making a projection light transmit, a liquid crystal projector 20 which projects a Pachinko game screen, a translucent Fresnel lens 12 which is provided on the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 and on the front surface side of the screen 10. The Pachinko machine 1 is also equipped with a translucent game panel 14 which is provided on the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 and on the front surface side of the Fresnel lens 12, a reflector 16 which makes the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 reflect to the rear surface of the screen 10, and the main substrate 200 which performs a game control. The main substrate 200 is set on the opposite surface from the reflecting surface which reflects the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 from among surfaces of the reflector 16. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game by displaying a game screen projected by a projection device such as a projector on a screen, and particularly, a projection type suitable for facilitating maintenance of a main board and preventing fraud. Related to gaming machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a projection type gaming machine for displaying a game screen projected by a projection device such as a projector on a screen and playing a game, for example, there has been a game machine disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-24381.
This game machine is formed on a game machine front panel, a projector having a liquid crystal display device, a projection lens for enlarging a light image emitted through a liquid crystal display element of the liquid crystal display device, and a game machine front panel. A game machine front panel is formed 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]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In a projection-type game machine such as the above-mentioned conventional game machine, the arrangement of a main board for performing game control of the game machine poses a problem. That is, when the above-mentioned conventional game machine is applied to a pachinko machine, it is necessary to replace and check the main board in a pachinko hall or the like, and there is a possibility that an illegal act is performed on the main board. Therefore, when arranging the main board, it is necessary to consider that maintenance of the main board can be easily performed and that fraud on the main board is prevented.
[0005]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the unsolved problems of the conventional technology, and facilitates maintenance of a main board, and is a projection-type gaming machine suitable for preventing fraud. It is intended to provide.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a projection-type gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a screen capable of displaying a projection screen by transmitting projection light, a projection unit for projecting a game screen, and the screen. A reflection means provided on the back side of the projector and reflecting the projection light from the projection means toward the back side of the screen, and a game control board for performing game control, and displaying the game screen on the screen to play a game. A game machine for performing the game, wherein the game control board is provided on a surface of the reflection unit, which is opposite to a reflection surface that reflects projection light from the projection unit.
[0007]
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. In the game state, game control is performed by the game control board.
[0008]
At this time, since the game control board is installed on the surface of the reflection means opposite to the reflection surface that reflects the projection light from the projection means, it is possible to maintain the game control board from the back side of the gaming machine. This makes it difficult for the game control board to misbehave. Further, in the projection-type gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, in the projection-type gaming machine according to claim 1, the reflection means includes a reflector for reflecting projection light from the projection means, An installation plate for installing a game control board was provided, and a gap was provided between the reflection plate and the installation plate to couple the reflection plate and the installation plate.
[0009]
With such a configuration, since a gap is provided between the reflector and the installation plate, heat generation of the projection unit is blocked to some extent by the reflector and the gap. Further, the heat dissipation of the game control board is effectively performed by the installation plate and the gap. Further, when the game control board is screwed or the like to the reflection means, since the screw or the like is screwed to the installation plate, the tip or the like of the screw projects on the reflection surface of the reflection plate, and the tip or the like of the screw is a projection screen. This can prevent the game screen from being projected as a shadow.
[0010]
Here, the game control board may be located at any position as long as it is provided on the installation board. For example, the game control board may be installed on a surface of the installation board facing the reflection board, or may be installed on the reflection board of the installation board. May be installed on the surface opposite to the surface facing the device.
Further, in the projection-type gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention, in the projection-type gaming machine according to claim 2, the game control board is provided in a position opposite to a surface of the installation plate facing the reflection plate. It was installed on the surface.
[0011]
With such a configuration, since the game control board is provided on the surface of the installation plate opposite to the surface facing the reflection plate, heat generation of the projection means is further blocked by the reflection plate, the gap and the installation plate. . In addition, since the game control board is installed from the outside instead of from the gap, the installation of the game control board becomes relatively easy.
Further, the projection-type gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the projection-type gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an optical path of projection light from the projection unit, A light-transmitting game board provided on the front side of the screen, and a specific winning opening provided on the gaming board surface, wherein the game control board has a game ball fired on the gaming board surface has won the specific winning opening. At the same time, the symbol display screen is displayed as a part of the game screen, the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display screen, and a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a predetermined game state, based on the lottery result. The variable symbols are stopped in a predetermined mode to generate the predetermined game state.
[0012]
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 game board surface wins a specific winning opening, a symbol display screen is displayed as a part of the game screen by the game control board, and the symbol is fluctuated on the symbol display screen, A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a predetermined gaming state. Then, based on the lottery result, the variable symbol stops in a predetermined mode, and a predetermined game state occurs.
[0013]
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.
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.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 3 are views showing an embodiment of a projection-type gaming machine according to the present invention.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a projection-type gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1.
[0015]
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.
[0016]
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.
[0017]
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.
[0018]
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.
[0019]
The reflector 16 includes a reflector 16a for reflecting the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 and an installation plate 16b for installing the main substrate 200, and a gap is provided between the reflector 16a and the installation plate 16b. 16c is provided, and the reflection plate 16a and the installation plate 16b are integrally connected. The main substrate 200 is provided on a surface of the installation plate 16b opposite to the surface facing the reflection plate 16a (hereinafter, simply referred to as a back surface of the installation plate 16b). The main substrate 200 is installed by screwing the main substrate 200 and the installation plate 16b with screws 8. In addition, on the back surface of the installation plate 16b, in addition to the main substrate 200, a sub-board such as a design display board and a power supply unit are also installed.
[0020]
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 main board 200 includes a microprocessing unit MPU or the like, detects a winning of a game ball or the like, controls a game state, transmits a control signal to the liquid crystal projector 20 based on the control content, and generates a pachinko game screen. The projection light is emitted by the liquid crystal projector 20. 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”).
[0021]
Next, the configuration of the game board 14 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 14.
In FIG. 3, a guide rail 30 is provided on the left side of the game board surface 14 for guiding a game ball fired by the firing device above the game board surface 14, and the game ball of the game board surface 14 can pass therethrough. In the area, a plurality of game nails 32 for changing the course of a game ball passing through the game board surface 14 are provided.
[0022]
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 starting winning opening 38 which allows a game ball to always win, and below the starting winning opening 38, when normally closed, but in a special winning state. Is provided with a special winning opening 40 which is opened in a predetermined pattern so that a game ball can be 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.
[0023]
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.
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 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. At this time, since the main substrate 200 is installed on the surface of the reflector 16 opposite to the reflection surface that reflects the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20, the main substrate 200 is maintained from the back side of the pachinko machine 1. This makes it difficult for the main substrate 200 to be fraudulently acted. Further, since the gap 16c is provided between the reflection plate 16a and the installation plate 16b, heat generation of the liquid crystal projector 20 is shielded to some extent by the reflection plate 16a, the gap 16c, and the installation plate 16b. Further, heat radiation of the main substrate 200 is effectively performed by the installation plate 16b and the gap 16c. Further, since the screws are screwed to the setting plate 16b, the tips of the screws 8 protrude from the reflection surface of the reflection plate 16a to prevent the tips of the screws 8 from being projected as a shadow on the pachinko game screen which is a projection screen. be able to.
[0024]
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 game state, when the game ball fired on the game board surface 14 wins the starting winning opening 38, the symbol is fluctuated and displayed on the symbol display screen by the main board 200, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate the special prize state. Is As a result, if it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state is generated after the variable symbols displayed in the three areas of the symbol display screen are stopped in a predetermined manner. In the special prize state, the special winning opening 40 is opened in a predetermined pattern so that game balls can be won. The operating time during which the special winning opening 40 opens and closes for a predetermined time is one round, and a predetermined number of rounds are continued on condition that there is a winning in the V winning opening during one round.
[0025]
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, a reflector 16 for reflecting projection light from a liquid crystal projector 20 toward the back surface of the screen 10, and a main board 200 for performing game control. It was arranged on the surface opposite to the reflection surface that reflects the projection light from 20.
[0026]
Thus, the main board 200 can be maintained from the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and it is difficult to perform fraud on the main board 200. Therefore, the maintenance of the main board 200 is relatively easy, and the possibility that an improper act is performed on the main board 200 can be reduced.
Further, in the present embodiment, the reflector 16 includes a reflector 16a for reflecting the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 and an installation plate 16b for installing the main substrate 200. The reflector 16a and the installation plate 16b are integrally connected by providing a gap 16c between the reflector 16a and the mounting plate 16b.
[0027]
Thus, the heat generated by the liquid crystal projector 20 is blocked to some extent by the reflection plate 16a and the gap 16c. Moreover, the heat dissipation of the main substrate 200 is effectively performed by the installation plate 16b and the gap 16c. Further, since the screws are screwed to the setting plate 16b, the tips of the screws 8 protrude from the reflection surface of the reflection plate 16a to prevent the tips of the screws 8 from being projected as a shadow on the pachinko game screen which is a projection screen. be able to. Therefore, the influence of heat on the main board 200 can be reduced, and the possibility that the appearance of the pachinko game screen is impaired can be reduced.
[0028]
Further, in the present embodiment, main substrate 200 is set on the back surface of setting plate 16b.
As a result, heat generation of the liquid crystal projector 20 is further blocked by the reflection plate 16a, the gap 16c, and the installation plate 16b. Further, the main substrate 200 can be installed from the outside instead of the inside of the gap 16c. Therefore, the influence of heat on the main substrate 200 can be further reduced, and the installation of the main substrate 200 is relatively easy.
[0029]
In the above embodiment, the reflector 16 corresponds to the reflecting means according to the first or second aspect, the liquid crystal projector 20 corresponds to the projecting means according to the first, second or fourth aspect, and the starting winning opening 38 is the same as the first or second aspect. The main board 200 corresponds to the game control board according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The special prize state corresponds to a predetermined game state described in claim 4.
[0030]
In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game screen is projected on the screen 10 by projecting the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 from the back surface of the screen 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The projector 20 may be disposed above the pachinko machine 1 (directly above a player or the like), and the projection light may be irradiated from above through the reflector 16 toward the screen 10 located diagonally below. Even with such a front-illuminated structure, the main substrate 200 can be installed on the surface of the reflector 16 opposite to the reflection surface that reflects the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20.
[0031]
In the above embodiment, the reflector 16a, the installation plate 16b, and the main substrate 200 are provided as the reflector 16. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The reflector 16a (a material having a high heat shielding property in place of the reflector 16a) The mounting plate 16b (a material having a high thermal diffusivity may be used instead of the mounting plate 16b) and the main substrate 200 may be provided at another place in the pachinko machine 1. Good. At this time, they are arranged with the surface of the reflection plate 16a opposite to the surface facing the installation plate 16b facing the liquid crystal projector 20. For example, what integrated the reflection plate 16a, the installation plate 16b, and the main substrate 200 may be arranged in the gaming table 4.
[0032]
Even with such an arrangement structure, the effect of heat on main substrate 200 can be reduced as in the above embodiment.
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.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the projection type gaming machine of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the game control is performed on the surface of the reflecting means opposite to the reflecting surface that reflects the projection light from the projecting means. Since the board is installed, the game control board can be maintained from the rear side of the gaming machine, and it becomes difficult to perform illegal acts on the game control board. Therefore, the maintenance of the game control board becomes relatively easy, and the effect of reducing the possibility that an illegal act is performed on the game control board is obtained.
[0034]
Further, according to the projection type gaming machine of the second or third aspect of the present invention, since a gap is provided between the reflection plate and the installation plate, the reflection plate and the gap block the heat of the projection means to some extent. Can be Further, the heat dissipation of the game control board is effectively performed by the installation plate and the gap. Further, when the game control board is screwed or the like to the reflecting means, the screw is screwed or the like to the installation plate. This can prevent the game screen from being projected as a shadow. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the influence of heat on the game control board and to reduce the possibility that the appearance of the game screen is impaired.
[0035]
Furthermore, according to the projection type gaming machine of the third aspect of the present invention, since the game control board is installed on the surface of the installation plate opposite to the surface facing the reflection plate, the reflection plate, the gap and The installation plate further blocks the heat generated by the projection means. In addition, the game control board can be installed from outside, not from inside the gap. Therefore, the effect of heat on the game control board can be further reduced, and the effect of relatively easily installing the game control board can be obtained.
[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 game board 14.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Mounting member 3 Gaming cabinet 4 Gaming table 5 Front frame 6 Launching handle 7 Pedestal 8 Screw 10 Screen 12 Fresnel lens 14 Game board 16 Reflector 16a Reflecting plate 16b Installation plate 16c Gap 20 Liquid crystal projector 21 Small liquid crystal panel 22 Lens 30 guide rail 32 game nail 34 area 36 attachment member 38 starting winning opening 40 large winning opening 42 out opening 200 main board

Claims (4)

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 game machine comprising a reflection means and a game control board for performing game control, and displaying the game screen on the screen to perform a game,
A projection-type gaming machine, wherein the game control board is provided on a surface of the reflection means opposite to a reflection surface for reflecting projection light from the projection means. In claim 1,
The reflection means comprises a reflection plate for reflecting the projection light from the projection means, and an installation plate for installing the game control board,
A projection type gaming machine, wherein a gap is provided between the reflection plate and the installation plate, and the reflection plate and the installation plate are combined. In claim 2,
A projection-type gaming machine, wherein the game control board is installed on a surface of the installation plate opposite to a surface facing the reflection plate. In any one of claims 1 to 3,
Further, a light-transmitting game board provided on the optical path of the projection light from the projecting means and on the front side of the screen, and a specific winning opening provided on the game board surface,
The game control board displays a symbol display screen as a part of the game screen and displays a symbol on the symbol display screen when the game ball fired on the gaming board surface wins the specific winning opening. Along with that, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a predetermined game state, and based on the lottery result, the variable symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode to generate the predetermined game state. Projection game machine.

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