JP2010029373A - Movable image display, game board and pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide: a movable image display capable of varying game contents and performances, making them powerful and increasing the degree of fullness by displaying stereoscopic and various display contents without increasing the display area of an image display; a game board; and a Pachinko game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The movable image display includes a plurality of movable displays 7A-7D which are pivoted freely rotatably by a shaft part 31 not orthogonal to a game board surface and are constantly visible from the front regardless of a rotation angle. The respective movable displays are configured to change the angle of a display surface by being rotated around the shaft part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  According to the present invention, an image display device that has conventionally been constituted by a single inseparable display is physically separated into a plurality of display devices, and the individual display devices are individually rotated to perform display. The present invention relates to a movable image display device, a game board, and a game machine that can realize a variety of effects linked to the display content of.

In various game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, various images such as pictures, characters, codes, etc. related to game contents are displayed on an image display device such as an LCD provided on the game board surface to indicate the game situation. It is intended to display and produce a production effect.
In Patent Documents 1 to 4, the display content of one image display device that is physically inseparable and fixed in position is divided into a plurality of sections, and different images are displayed in each section. A gaming machine designed to diversify is disclosed.
However, even if the display surface of one image display device is divided into a plurality of sections and the images displayed on each section are variously changed, the image data may be manipulated variously on the same flat display surface. However, there is a limit to the configuration of the apparatus for realizing a three-dimensional effect and a production having diversity and unexpectedness. In addition, there is a problem that the device configuration such as the control program is complicated and the cost is increased.
JP 2004-254937 A JP-A-2005-296202 JP 2007-061457 A JP 2007-190149 A

Conventionally, an image display device installed in a gaming machine or the like has a fixed position, and is displayed by dividing a flat display surface that is physically indivisible and has a limited area into a plurality of sections. The content was diversified and unexpected.
However, when the same flat display surface is divided into a plurality of sections and the contents of the image displayed in each section are changed in various ways, the three-dimensional effect, diversity, and power are poor, and there are limits to variations. .
The present invention has been made in view of the above, and without increasing the display area of the image display device, display three-dimensional and various display contents to give variations and power to game contents and effects, and the degree of fulfillment It is an object of the present invention to provide a movable image display device, a game board, and a pachinko gaming machine that can improve the game performance.
In addition to operating the movable display devices divided into a plurality of units individually or in conjunction with each other, other display devices or objects are arranged in the back of the gap between the movable display devices and displayed on each display device. It is possible to realize a variety of effects by using images and objects.

In order to achieve the above object, a movable image display device according to the invention of claim 1 is rotatably supported by a shaft portion that is not orthogonal to the game board surface and can be viewed from the front at all times regardless of the rotation angle. And each movable display device is configured such that the angle of the display surface can be changed by rotating about the shaft portion.
Conventionally, one display device that cannot be physically divided is fixedly arranged. In addition, a flat display surface with a limited area is divided into a plurality of sections, and different images are displayed in each section, thereby diversifying display contents and making them unexpected. However, when the same planar display surface is divided into a plurality of sections and the image contents to be displayed in each section are variously changed, there is a lack of stereoscopic effect and diversity, and there is a limit to variations.
In the present invention, since a three-dimensional image can be created using a plurality of display devices configured to be rotatable (turnable), conventional problems can be solved all at once. Various numbers of movable display devices, moving directions, and the like can be selected.
Furthermore, not only the movable display devices divided into a plurality of parts are operated individually or in conjunction with each other, but also other display devices and accessories are arranged in the back of the gap between the movable display devices, and each movable display device is separated. Since other display devices and objects can be viewed from the front of the game board, various effects can be realized by collaboration with the images displayed on the screens of the display devices and the objects.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a movable image display device according to the first aspect, comprising a plurality of the movable display devices each rotatably supported by the shaft portions arranged in parallel and in a row. When the display surface of the movable display device faces forward, each display surface forms a continuous screen.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a movable image display device comprising a drive mechanism that rotates each of the movable display devices synchronously or individually with each shaft portion as a center.
The movable image display device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the shaft portion is disposed at an intermediate portion between two opposing edges of the movable display device.
In this case, each movable display device rotates around the shaft portion.
The movable image display device according to the invention of claim 5 is characterized in that the movable display device is a plate-like body having display surfaces on both front and back surfaces.
The movable image display device according to the invention of claim 6 is characterized in that the movable display device is a plate-like body having a display surface on the front surface and a mirror surface on the back surface.

The movable image display device according to the invention of claim 7 is characterized in that the movable display device is a plate-like body having a display surface on the front surface and a pattern on the back surface.
The movable image display device according to the invention of claim 8 is characterized in that the adjacent movable display devices are connected like a folding screen by being pivotally supported by a common shaft portion.
The movable image display device according to the invention of claim 9 is characterized in that another display device or an accessory is arranged on the back side of the movable display device. The image display apparatus as described in any one of thru | or 9 was provided.
A pachinko gaming machine according to an invention of claim 11 is provided with the game board according to claim 10.

In the present invention, since a plurality of movable display devices supported to be freely rotatable (turnable) are provided, game contents can be projected by projecting three-dimensional and various display contents without increasing the display area of the image display apparatus. It is possible to increase the degree of fulfillment by giving variations to the production.
In particular, a variety of effects can be realized by configuring so that the rotation angle of each movable display device can be arbitrarily adjusted.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
A pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in this figure has a rectangular frame 2, and a game board 3 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 2 from the back side.
A glass frame (not shown) is attached to the front side of the game board 3 so as to be opened and closed. A lower part of the game board 3 is provided with a tray part 4 for storing game balls, a launch lever 5 for launching game balls in the tray part 4 and the like. Further, a button switch for a gaming machine, a purchase button for a game ball, and a purchase cancellation button are provided on the upper portion of the tray portion 4.
On the back of the game board, a synthetic resin mechanism board (none of which is shown in the figure) is attached to the back of the game board. ing. Around the game area 3a of the game board 3, an outer rail R1 for guiding a game ball launched from the launch device by operating the launch lever 5 to the upper part of the game area 3a, or guiding it to the out port 15, and An inner rail R2 is provided.
An opening 6 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 3, and an image display device 7 is disposed inside the opening 6. The image display device 7 is constituted by a liquid crystal display panel such as a liquid crystal display device, for example, and displays a special symbol image (not shown) in the normal operation state. In the so-called special game state, an effect image indicating the special game state is displayed.

Below the opening 6, there is provided a variable winning device 8 for variably displaying special symbols of the image display device 7.
On both the left and right sides of the opening 6 are provided stage portions 9 for receiving game balls flowing down on the surface of the game board 3. Among the game balls guided to the stage unit 9, the game ball that has entered a predetermined entrance of the stage unit exits from the exit located just above the start winning port 11 to the game board surface and wins the start winning port 11. The remaining game balls fall from the stage portion 9 and often do not win the start winning opening 11.
Further, on the left side of the opening 6, a gate 13 is provided for operating a normal symbol displayed on a normal image display device (not shown) arranged in the lower right portion of the game board. Further, below the variable winning device 8, there is provided a large winning opening 14 having an open / close door that is opened when a big hit state, which is one of the special gaming states.
The game board 3 is provided with a normal winning port, an out port 15 and the like (not shown), and a windmill and a number of game nails (not shown) project. The game nail slows down the falling speed of the game ball and changes the falling direction in a complicated manner to enhance the interest in game progression.

The normal symbol displayed on the normal image display device can variably display one or a plurality of symbols, and the symbol is controlled by random numbers on the condition that the gate 13 as a normal symbol start port detects a game ball. For example, it can be varied for a predetermined time to stop.
As a normal symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other appropriate game symbols are used. Then, when the normal symbol becomes a predetermined mode by random number control on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 13, the movable piece made of the electric tulip provided in the variable winning device 8 is opened for a predetermined time. It is configured as follows.
The special symbol displayed on the image display device 7 is configured to be in a big hit state when the stop symbol is a predetermined symbol combination, for example, the same symbol combination. The special symbol is controlled by random number control or the like on condition that the game ball is detected at the start winning port of the variable winning device 8 or the lower starting port (not shown) where the game ball is guided by the opening operation of the electric tulip. The display fluctuates (varies) for a predetermined time with a predetermined fluctuation pattern, such as scrolling the display, and stops at the symbol. At that time, when two stop symbols become the same on the active line, a reach state occurs, and in this reach state, the last stop symbol on the active line is already stopped. A jackpot condition occurs when they are the same. In addition, as a special symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, etc. can be used.

2A to 2E are diagrams for explaining the configuration and operation of the image display device 7 of the present invention.
The characteristic configuration of the present invention is that the image display device 7 is composed of a plurality of movable display devices 7A to 7D in this example, which are physically divided and movable independently of each other. It is in. In this example, it is rotatably supported by four shaft portions 31 that are not orthogonal to the game board surface, and includes a plurality of movable display devices 7A to 7D that are always visible from the front regardless of the rotation angle. The angle of the display surface can be changed by rotating around the shaft portion 31.
Each of the movable display devices 7A to 7D is pivotally supported by a shaft portion 31 so as to be rotatable (rotatable) at opposite end edges, in this example, an intermediate portion between an upper end edge and a lower end edge. A space 20 is provided in the opening 6, and each movable display device can be rotated using the space in the space 20.
Each of the movable display devices 7 </ b> A to 7 </ b> D is driven at an arbitrary angle in an arbitrary direction by the drive mechanism 30. The drive mechanism 30 may be configured to individually drive each movable display device, or may be configured to operate a plurality of movable display devices in synchronization.

In the state of the plane cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 2 (a-1), each of the movable display devices 7A to 7D makes the inner edges close to each other with the display surface 7a facing forward. It can be visually recognized as a single image display device with a large area, and the illusion that a player is a single display device by projecting a large image across the display surfaces 7a of both movable display devices. To do. In this example, each display surface 7a of each of the movable display devices 7A to 7D in the proximity position is a continuous flat surface, but by rotating each movable display device around the shaft portion 31 by an arbitrary angle. Various deformation patterns can be constructed.
As shown in the AA sectional view shown in FIG. 2 (a-2), each of the movable display devices 7A to 7D has an arbitrary angle and an arbitrary direction by the drive mechanism 30 supported by the top plate 21 of the space 20. Is rotated. In this example, a driven gear 32 having a shaft center fixed to one shaft portion 31 is configured to be driven to rotate in an arbitrary direction by an output shaft 34 of a motor 33. When it is desired to operate each of the movable display devices 7A to 7D with different rotation directions and different rotation angles, a drive mechanism including a motor and a gear is provided for each movable display.
In addition, when all the movable display devices or several movable display devices are always operated in synchronism, the driving force is collectively applied to each movable display device using a gear or a belt using a single motor. And may be configured to transmit.

FIG. 2B shows a state in which all the movable display devices 7A to 7D are rotated by 45 degrees in the same direction (counterclockwise direction in plan view). In this example, the display surfaces 7a of all the movable display devices are in a discontinuous state facing diagonally forward, and it is possible to realize unusual video expression using the individual display surfaces.
FIG. 2 (c) shows that among the movable display devices in the state of FIG. 2 (b), the left two movable display devices 7A and 7B and the right two movable display devices 7C and 7D are V. The second movable display device 7B and the fourth movable display device 7D are each rotated 45 degrees clockwise so as to intersect in a letter shape. In this state, the display surfaces 7a of all the movable display devices form a substantially continuous screen while facing diagonally forward, and it is possible to realize unusual video expression using the individual display surfaces.
FIG. 2D shows a state in which the right two movable display devices 7C and 7D among the respective movable display devices in the state of FIG. 2B are rotated 90 degrees clockwise. ing. In this state, the display surfaces 7a of all the movable display devices form discontinuous screens facing diagonally forward, and it is possible to realize unusual video expression using the individual display surfaces.

2 (e) shows that FIG. 2 (d) shows that each display surface 7a faces in the horizontal direction by rotating all the movable display devices 7A to 7D in the state of FIG. 2 (a) by 90 degrees. It is a thing. In this state, the display surfaces 7a of all the movable display devices cannot be viewed from the front. At this time, by arranging another display device 40 or an unillustrated accessory on the back side, the image displayed on the display device 40 or the accessory can be visually recognized from the gap between the movable display devices. Can do. Since a large number of screens can be constructed by each movable display device and the other display device 40, a dynamic image can be displayed to contribute to the creation of a gaming atmosphere.
In the above embodiment, the liquid crystal display surface 7a is provided only on one surface of each of the movable display devices 7A to 7D. However, a liquid crystal display surface may be provided on the back surface. When display surfaces are provided on both the front and back surfaces of each movable display device, more various effects can be achieved.
Alternatively, the back surface of each movable display device may be a mirror surface, a surface on which a pattern is drawn, or a surface on which LEDs are arranged.
In the above embodiment, each of the movable display devices 7A to 7D is a plate-like body. However, as shown in FIG. 3, each of the movable display devices 7A to 7D is formed in a polygonal column shape, in this example, a triangular column shape, and the shaft 31 is formed. It is comprised so that it may rotate. In this case, at least one of the other two surfaces 7b and 7c of the display surface 7a may be a liquid crystal display surface, a surface on which a pattern is drawn, a mirror surface, or a surface on which an LED is mounted.

Next, FIGS. 4A to 4C are plan views showing the configuration of an image display apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS.
The image display device 7 is connected in a folding screen shape (bellows shape) by being pivotally supported by a common shaft portion 31b provided at an adjacent edge of adjacent movable display devices among the movable display devices 7A to 7D. is doing.
While the shaft portion 31a provided at the left end of the first movable display device 7A is pivotally supported by the side wall of the space 20 in a fixed state, the second to fourth movable display devices 7B to 7D are respectively connected to other shafts. It is pivotally supported by the part 31b. A part of the other shaft portion 31b is movably supported by guide rails 21a and 22a (only 22a shown) provided on the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 of the space 20.
As shown in FIG. 4D, the end portions of adjacent movable display devices are pivotally supported by a common shaft portion 31b so that they can be opened and closed, or as shown in FIG. 4E, at the end portions of adjacent movable display devices. The movable display devices are pivotally supported to be openable and closable by connecting the shaft portions 31b provided to each other by the connecting plate 31c.

In this way, by connecting a plurality of movable display devices in a folding screen shape so as to be stretchable, a wide screen can be obtained in the maximum expanded state as shown in FIG. In this state, the movable display devices intersect each other in a W shape, so that the image displayed on each display surface 7a can be recognized as a three-dimensional image.
Since the empty space 20 is opened in the fully retracted state as shown in FIG. 4 (c), the player can visually recognize an unillustrated accessory and other display devices arranged in the empty space from the front. It becomes.
As shown in FIG. 5, the first and second movable display devices 7A and 7B are connected in a folding screen, and the third and fourth movable display devices 7C and 7D are connected in a folding screen. The connected body may be supported by a game board.
Also in this example, a variety of effects may be possible by arranging another display device, an accessory, or a mirror surface in a large area on the back side of each movable display device.
Various configurations of the drive mechanism 30 for operating the movable display device connected in a folding screen can be selected. For example, the driven gear provided on the shaft portion 31 may be rotated by the gear of the motor as in the example of FIG. 2, or the driving force from the motor is transmitted to the pulley fixed to the shaft portion via the belt. You may make it make it.

As described above, in the present invention, a plurality of movable display devices are configured to be rotated synchronously or individually at different timings. A three-dimensional image can be created using different display devices.
In particular, in the present invention, since the angles of the display surfaces of the plurality of display devices can be varied, the stereoscopic effect is different from the case where various operations are performed on image data on the same flat display surface as in the prior art. In addition, it is possible to realize an effect having diversity and unexpectedness, and further, it is possible to reduce the cost by simplifying the device configuration such as a control program.
In addition, the movable display device is divided into a plurality of parts while the game is in progress, and the display contents on each movable display device are divided into a plurality of pieces while the game is in progress. By devising, it is possible to produce a variety of game content.
Furthermore, not only the movable display devices divided into a plurality of parts are operated individually or in conjunction with each other, but another display device is arranged at the back of the gap between the display devices, and when the movable display device is separated, Since it is made visible from the front of the game board, various effects can be realized by cooperation between the image displayed on each movable display device and another display device arranged between the movable display devices.
As the display device used in the movable image display device of the present invention, a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, and other arbitrary display devices can be adopted.
The movable image display device of the present invention or the game board equipped with the movable image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines, but also to slot machines, other gaming machines having display devices, and game machines in general. it can.

1 is an overall front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. (A) thru | or (e) is a structure and operation | movement explanatory drawing of the image display apparatus 7 of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of the image display apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. (A) thru | or (c) is a top view which shows the structure of the image display apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention, (d) And (e) is principal part structure explanatory drawing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 3 ... Game board, 3a ... Game area, 5 ... Launch lever, 6 ... Opening part, 7 ... Image display apparatus, 7A-7D ... Movable display apparatus, 7a ... Display surface, 7b ... Other surface 8 ... Variable winning device, 9 ... Stage unit, 11 ... Start winning port, 13 ... Gate, 14 ... Large winning port, 15 ... Out port, 20 ... Empty, 21 ... Top plate, 22 ... Bottom plate, 30 ... Drive mechanism, 31 ... shaft, 32 ... driven gear, 33 ... motor, 34 ... output shaft, 40 ... display device

Claims (11)

A plurality of movable display devices that are rotatably supported by a shaft portion that is not orthogonal to the game board surface and are always visible from the front regardless of the rotation angle,
Each of the movable display devices is configured to be able to change the angle of the display surface by rotating around the shaft portion.   A plurality of the movable display devices rotatably supported by the shaft portions arranged in parallel and in a row are provided, and when the display surfaces of all the movable display devices are facing forward, each display surface is The movable image display device according to claim 1, wherein one continuous screen is formed.   3. The movable image display device according to claim 1, further comprising a drive mechanism that rotates each of the movable display devices synchronously or individually with each shaft portion as a center. 4.   4. The movable image display device according to claim 1, wherein the shaft portion is disposed at an intermediate portion between two opposing edges of the movable display device. 5.   The movable image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the movable display device is a plate-like body having display surfaces on both front and back surfaces.   The movable image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the movable display device is a plate-like body having a display surface on the front surface and a mirror surface on the back surface.   The movable image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the movable display device is a plate-like body having a display surface on the front surface and a pattern on the back surface.   The movable image according to claim 1, wherein the adjacent movable display devices are connected in a folding screen by being supported by a shaft portion. Display device.   The movable image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein another display device or an accessory is disposed on a back side of the movable display device.   A game board comprising the movable image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.   A pachinko gaming machine comprising the gaming board according to claim 10.

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