JP2012115470A - Game facility unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game facility unit configured such that a player is allowed to use a stereoscopic filter member to visually confirm a three-dimensional image only during a presentation period in which the three-dimensional image is displayed, and increasing presentation effect using the three-dimensional image.SOLUTION: The game facility unit 150 is connected to a game machine 100 in which stereoscopic 3D image presentation is executed on an image display portion 104 during a specific presentation in a game. The game facility unit includes: 3D glasses 122 worn by the player during the 3D presentation on the game machine 100 and showing the player the 3D presentation image displayed on the image display portion 104 as a stereoscopic presentation image; and a control section 402 controlling the presentation image of the 3D presentation displayed on the image display portion 104 to be visually confirmed by the player through the 3D glasses 122 in a time requiring the wearing of the 3D glasses 122.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming equipment apparatus that produces effects using stereoscopic images during gaming.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins a starting opening provided on a game board, there is a gaming machine that performs a big hit lottery and changes three symbols (for example, numbers) displayed on a display. When such a gaming machine wins a jackpot, the three changed symbols are stopped in a specific combination (for example, a so-called “zolo” such as “7, 7, 7”). After that, it becomes a jackpot game state, and the big prize opening on the game board is opened. During this time, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the big prize opening.

  In such a gaming machine, in order to increase the fun of the game, various effects are performed in addition to the designs. For example, there is a pachinko gaming machine in which a display image on a display is a three-dimensional image (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2006-223524 A

  However, in the above-described prior art, a stereoscopic image is always displayed on the display, and the player always wears the game glasses (stereoscopic filter member) having a lens with a shutter for recognizing the stereoscopic image. Must be installed. For this reason, the player always plays the game while viewing the stereoscopic image, and gives the player a feeling of fatigue. Pachinko machines do not have only consecutive jackpots, but on the other hand, they have a sense of expectation for jackpots through specific effects such as reach. I could not.

  Therefore, even if the player makes an effect of visually recognizing the stereoscopic image, the stereoscopic image is not always displayed, but the expectation can be enhanced by using the stereoscopic image at a specific effect that gives a sense of expectation. It is considered possible. If the stereoscopic image is not always displayed at all times, the normal planar 2D (D: dimension) image and the stereoscopic (3D) image are switched. It is unclear whether the game glasses should be worn or removed, and there is a possibility that the contents of the production cannot be enjoyed.

  The present invention provides a gaming facility apparatus that can appropriately attach and detach a stereoscopic filter member for a stereoscopic image necessary for visually recognizing a stereoscopic image displayed on a gaming machine in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art. For the purpose.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The gaming equipment device according to the present invention is a gaming equipment device (150, 1200, connected to a gaming machine (100) that produces a stereoscopic 3D effect effect image on the image display means (104) during a specific effect during the game. 1300), and when the player wears the 3D effect by the gaming machine (100), the effect image of the 3D effect displayed on the image display means (104) is stereoscopically displayed to the player. The stereoscopic filter member (122) for showing as a typical effect image and the player through the stereoscopic filter member (122) at a time when the stereoscopic filter member (122) needs to be mounted. And control means (402) for performing control for enabling visual recognition of the effect image of the 3D effect displayed on the image display means (104).

  In the above invention, the stereoscopic filter member (122) is provided with a lock piece (124) that can hold or release, and the control means (402) is mounted on the stereoscopic filter member (122). It is also possible to release the lock piece (124) at a time when is necessary.

  In the above invention, the stereoscopic filter member (122) is moved between a position overlapping the image display means (104) of the gaming machine (100) and a retracted position ( 161), and the control means (402) controls the moving mechanism (161) to control the stereoscopic filter member (122) when the stereoscopic filter member (122) needs to be mounted. It is good also as moving to the position which overlaps with the said image display means (104).

  Further, in the above invention, the control means (402) may be provided with a notification means (157) capable of informing in advance when the stereoscopic filter member (122) needs to be attached.

  In the above invention, the gaming equipment device may be an inter-table equipment (150) that is arranged between the adjacent gaming machines (100) and rents gaming balls to the gaming machines (100).

  In the above invention, the gaming equipment device is arranged between the adjacent gaming machines (100), and the equipment between the tables (1200) that blocks smoke when the player of the neighboring gaming machine (100) smokes. ).

  In the above invention, the gaming equipment device may be a display (1300) that displays a gaming state of the gaming machine (100).

  According to the present invention, the player can visually recognize a stereoscopic image by using the stereoscopic filter member only during a period in which the stereoscopic image is effect-displayed, and an effect that the effect of using the stereoscopic image can be enhanced. Play.

It is a front view which shows Example 1 of the game equipment apparatus of this invention. It is a top view which shows the locked state of 3D glasses. It is a top view which shows the lock release state of 3D glasses. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the stand installation apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows the image for 3D effects. It is a figure which shows how a 3D image seen using 3D glasses looks. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure which performs 3D effect. It is a flowchart which shows the control procedure at the time of 3D effect. It is a front view which shows Example 2 of the game equipment apparatus of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows Example 2 of an inter-facility installation apparatus. It is a figure which shows the movement state of 3D glasses. It is a front view which shows Example 3 of the game equipment apparatus of this invention. It is a front view which shows Example 4 of the game equipment apparatus of this invention.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming facility apparatus according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, a gaming machine connected to the gaming equipment apparatus according to the present invention will be described. The gaming machine described below is an example applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first class.

(Example 1-Configuration example 1 of inter-station equipment)
Examples of the gaming equipment apparatus according to the present invention include an inter-bed equipment apparatus arranged between gaming machines, a display device arranged on the upper part of the gaming machine, and the like. FIG. 1 is a front view showing Embodiment 1 of the gaming equipment apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows an example of a pedestrian equipment device (game ball lending device) as a gaming equipment device and a pachinko gaming machine connected to the pedestal equipment device.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, a basic configuration of a gaming machine connected to the gaming equipment device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine (main body) 100 of this embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 392 in FIG. 3) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that operates based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 331 in FIG. 3) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104, and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 3) on which the first special symbol is displayed and a second special symbol display unit (reference symbol in FIG. 3) on which the second special symbol is displayed. 112b).

  Here, the first special symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The second special symbol is a symbol representing a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball wins the second starting port 106. When the jackpot is won in these jackpot lotteries, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period as described above. As the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a 7-segment display or the like can be adopted.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball number display unit 114 for displaying the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved balls”) is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the reserved ball number display unit 114. As the reserved ball number display unit 114, an LED display including a plurality of LEDs can be employed.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  Further, at the lower part of the game area 103, a projecting part 121 projecting from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side is provided as a part of the frame member 115, and an effect button (chance button) is provided on the upper surface of the projecting part 121. 119 and a cursor key 120 are provided. The production button 119 constitutes an operation reception unit that receives an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. In addition, a speaker (see reference numeral 354 in FIG. 3) for outputting sound is incorporated in the lower portion of the protruding portion 121.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described in detail because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

  In addition, although not shown, a movable accessory may be arranged at a predetermined position of the game board 101. The movable accessory includes a drive unit such as a drive motor and a decorative movable body in which a part of the accessory moves by the drive unit.

(Basic configuration of inter-equipment equipment)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a pedestal equipment device 150 at a side portion thereof. This inter-equipment equipment device 150 is a game ball rental device, and mainly lends game balls necessary for games of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For this purpose, a bill insertion slot 151 for lending game balls, a display unit 152 for displaying the amount of money inserted, the remaining amount, and the like, and an operation unit 153 are provided. In addition, a coin slot 154 and a slot 155 in which stored ball information is stored, and a slot 156 for a member card for a hole member are provided.

  A stereoscopic filter member 122 (hereinafter abbreviated as 3D glasses) that the player wears at the time of a specific stereoscopic image effect (3D effect), which will be described later, is detachable at the lower part of the inter-device equipment 150. It is. The player wears the 3D glasses 122 by himself / herself. Alternatively, the pachinko gaming machine 100 retracts the 3D glasses from the gaming area 103 (image display unit 104) to an external position and moves the 3D glasses to the front position of the gaming area 103 (image display unit 104) only during a specific 3D effect. You can also.

  In this embodiment, a locking piece 124 that holds and holds the 3D glasses 122 is provided in the inter-station equipment 150. In the illustrated example, the lock piece 124 locks the bridge 122a at the center of the 3D glasses 122 in order to prevent the drop and theft from being removed, and the housed 3D glasses 122 cannot be removed during a period other than a specific stage. Hold.

  On the other hand, at the time of a specific 3D effect, the lock piece 124 is unlocked, and the player can remove the 3D glasses 122 and wear it. You may provide the sensor which detects whether the 3D glasses 122 exist in the latching holding position of the 3D glasses 122. FIG. Shutters (for example, liquid crystal shutters) provided on the left and right lenses of the 3D glasses 122 are controlled to open and close via a predetermined length of connection line connected between the inter-table equipment device 150 and the game board 101. This connecting line also serves to prevent theft by removing the 3D glasses 122 from the inter-station equipment 150. With this shutter opening / closing control, the 3D effect image displayed on the image display unit 104 is filtered, and the player wearing 3D glasses can view the 3D effect image as a stereoscopic image (3D). Details of the visual recognition of the image will be described later). Further, in the vicinity where the 3D glasses 122 are locked and held, a light emitting means 157 such as an LED is provided as a lock state notifying means so that the player can be notified that the 3D glasses 122 are unlocked. Yes.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 to which the inter-station equipment of the present embodiment is connected will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, performs a lottery lottery according to the winning start port. When the game ball wins the first starting port 105 and makes a big hit lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 112a in a variable manner. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 and makes a big hit lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b.

  As described above, when the special symbol display unit 112 starts the variable display of the special symbol, the image display unit 104 starts the variable display of the three decorative symbols (designated symbols). After that, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable symbol display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the special symbol during the variable display with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed at the start of the variable display. . In accordance with this, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. For example, a combination indicating a jackpot includes a combination in which three decorative symbols indicate the same symbol, a so-called “zolo”.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state as the jackpot gaming state, and opens the grand prize opening 109 for the number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) corresponding to the winning jackpot. If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  In addition, the image display unit 104 normally displays a symbol and an effect as a flat (2D) image, and displays a 3D image in a frame sequential manner during a specific 3D effect. In this frame sequential method, two different images corresponding to the distance between the eyes are alternately displayed on the image display unit 104 at high speed. On the other hand, for the 3D glasses 122, the shutters of the left and right lenses are switched in synchronization with the displayed images at high speed so that the two images that are alternately switched are alternately sent to the right eye and the left eye. Accordingly, the player can view the 3D effect image displayed on the image display unit 104 with a stereoscopic effect.

(Configuration of 3D glasses)
Next, the configuration of the 3D glasses 122 will be described. FIG. 2-1 is a side view illustrating a locked state of the 3D glasses. FIG. 2-2 is a side view showing the unlocked state of the 3D glasses. In either case, the inter-station equipment device 150 is viewed from above.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2A, the 3D glasses 122 are accommodated with the temple 122b folded as illustrated. The temple 122b is configured so that a spring force is always applied in the folding direction, and can be accommodated in a folded state.

  When the 3D glasses 122 are accommodated, the accommodation state is maintained by the lock pieces 124 that sandwich the bridge 122a portion from the outside. For example, as shown in the figure, the lock piece 124 can be constituted by two claws 124a and 124b that open and close, and these claws 124a and 124b can be rotated around shafts 124aa and 124ba by a solenoid (not shown) or the like. is there.

  At the time of the 3D effect, the 3D glasses 122 are unlocked as shown in FIG. At this time, the lock pieces 124 (the claws 124a and 124b) are opened, and the lock of the bridge 122a portion of the 3D glasses 122 is released. Thereby, the 3D glasses 122 can be taken out and can be worn by the player.

  Since the 3D glasses 122 are pulled out to the player's face, the 3D glasses 122 are separated from the inter-station equipment 150 by a predetermined distance. At this time, as illustrated, a connection line 125 for performing shutter control for the lens of the 3D glasses 122 It extends from the equipment unit 150. The connection line 125 is wired between the board (or connector or the like) (not shown) in the inter-bed equipment device 150 and the 3D glasses 122. The connecting line 125 can prevent the 3D glasses 122 from being stolen. As will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the inter-station equipment device 150 are connected to each other via a predetermined I / F, and this I / F is limited to a wired connection using the connection line 125. In addition, wireless connection is possible.

  In addition, it is possible to prevent the connection line 125 from being loosened by providing a winding portion 125 a that winds the connection line 125 with a predetermined force inside the inter-bed equipment device 150. The winding part 125a has a one-way clutch mechanism, allows the connection line 125 to be pulled out, releases the latch at the end of the 3D effect, and winds the connection line 125 with a predetermined force. All the 125 can be wound and accommodated. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify the end time of the 3D effect, and it is possible to quickly release the trouble of wearing the 3D glasses 122. In addition, by using a connection member such as a chain or a wire together with the connection line 125, it is possible to firmly prevent the 3D glasses 122 from being detached from the pachinko gaming machine 100 (for example, theft or damage at the time of dropping).

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 connected to the inter-stand equipment device 150 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 301 that controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100 and an effect control unit that controls the contents of the production performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100. 302 and a prize ball control unit 303 that controls the payout of prize balls performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 301 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 311, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 313, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The CPU 311 executes various programs related to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The ROM 312 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 311 to execute the above processing, various tables used when executing the programs, and the like. The RAM 313 functions as a work area for the CPU 311. The data set in the RAM 313 by the CPU 311 executing the above program is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 301 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, the main control unit 301 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 312 while the CPU 311 uses the RAM 313 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 301 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 301 includes various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a prize winning port 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, The second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW321 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW322 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 323 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 324 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 325 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 301.

  Detection results by the respective SWs (321 to 325) are input to the main control unit 301. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW325 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 331 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 332 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 301. The main control unit 301 controls driving of the solenoids (331, 332). For example, the main control unit 301 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 331 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 332 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control unit 301 selects the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 301 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first big hit lottery is performed. Then, after the predetermined period, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the first big hit lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 301 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second jackpot lottery is performed, and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. Let

  Further, the main control unit 301 is also connected to the effect control unit 302 and the prize ball control unit 303, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 301 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 301 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 302. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped display), the current gaming state, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as “variable time”). ")" Is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 301 detects a game ball won in each winning opening (starting ports 105 and 106, large winning port 109, and normal winning port 110), it transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 303. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / audio control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c, and has a function of controlling production contents of production performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 302a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 302 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 301. The image / sound control unit 302b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 302a. The lamp control unit 302c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 302a will be described. The production control unit 302a includes a CPU 341, a ROM 342, a RAM 343, a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 344, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 341 executes various programs for controlling the entire production control unit 302 that produces an effect in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The ROM 342 stores a program necessary for the CPU 341 to execute the above processing. The RAM 343 functions as a work area for the CPU 341. The data set in the RAM 343 when the CPU 341 executes the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 302b and the lamp controller 302c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 302a functions to control the entire effect control unit 302 by executing a program stored in the ROM 342 while the CPU 341 uses the RAM 343 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 302a determines an effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 302.

  The RTC 344 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 344 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 344 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 344 is arranged in the production control unit 302 such as the production control unit 302a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 301. Further, the RTC 344 may be arranged alone and clock and output real time to the effect control unit 302 and the main control unit 301. In addition, an effect button 119 and the like are connected to the effect control unit 302a. The effect button 119 inputs a signal corresponding to the operated button or key to the effect control unit 302a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 302b will be described. The image / audio control unit 302b includes a CPU 351, a ROM 352, a RAM 353, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 351 executes a program for performing processing related to display control of the image display unit 104 and processing related to audio output from the speaker 354. The CPU 351 executes a program for setting a valid period. The ROM 352 stores a program for performing the above-described processing and effect data such as image data such as a background image, a decorative design image, and a character image necessary for the processing. The RAM 353 functions as a work area of the CPU 351, and temporarily stores display data of an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data output from the speaker 354. For example, the RAM 353 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data representing an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 302b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 302a by executing the program stored in the ROM 352 while the CPU 351 uses the RAM 353 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 354.

  For example, the CPU 351 controls a display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 354 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 302a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 351 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 352 and writes them in the RAM 353.

  In addition, the CPU 351 executes a specific effect as a 3D effect among a plurality of effects. When this 3D effect is executed, the image data for 3D effect stored in the ROM 352 is read out and displayed on the image display unit 104. At the same time, the CPU 351 outputs a release signal for releasing the lock piece 124 of the 3D glasses 122 so that the player can wear the 3D glasses 122 via the I / F 355 so that the player can wear the 3D glasses 122. When the release signal is received, the inter-station equipment 150 releases the lock piece 124 and causes the light emitting means 157 such as an LED to emit light to notify the player that the release state is in effect.

  Further, the CPU 351 synchronizes with the switching of the left-eye and right-eye image data displayed on the image display unit 104 via the I / F 355, and the shutter and right-eye lens provided in the left-eye lens of the 3D glasses 122. A control signal for alternately performing a shutter operation with the shutters provided in the camera is supplied. Accordingly, the player wearing the 3D glasses 122 can recognize the image displayed on the image display unit 104 as a stereoscopic image (3D image) by looking at the image display unit 104.

  Image data such as background images and decorative designs written in the RAM 353 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 302b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the decorative design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the decorative pattern overlap at the same position, the decorative pattern is given priority by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of the display data of each image by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. It is stored in the RAM 353.

  The audio data written in the RAM 353 is output to the speaker 354 connected to the image / audio control unit 302b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 354.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 302c will be described. The lamp control unit 302c includes a CPU 361, a ROM 362, a RAM 363, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 361 executes processing for controlling lighting of lamps such as the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 364 and for controlling driving of a movable accessory (not shown). The ROM 362 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, data necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 363 functions as a work area for the CPU 361.

  The lamp control unit 302c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the drive motor 201 of the panel lamp 364, and the like, and controls the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like. In addition, the operation of a movable accessory (not shown) is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / sound control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c that are provided as different board functions, but these are configured on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 303 will be described. The prize ball control unit 303 includes a CPU 381, a ROM 382, a RAM 383, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 381 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 382 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 383 functions as a work area for the CPU 381.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 391, a launch unit 392, a fixed position detection SW393, a payout ball detection SW394, a ball presence detection SW395, and a full tank detection SW396. .

  The winning ball control unit 303 controls the paying unit 391 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 391 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 303 applies the game balls won to the winning units 391 to the winning ports (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110). Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  Further, the prize ball control unit 303 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 392 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 392 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the award ball control unit 303 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 392, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 393, a payout ball detection SW 394, a ball presence detection SW 395, a full tank detection SW 396, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 303 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  The main control unit 301, the effect control unit 302, and the prize ball control unit 303 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 303 may be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 301.

  In addition, a panel external information terminal board 397 is connected to the main control unit 301, and various information executed by the main control unit 301 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 303 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 398, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 303 to the outside.

(Internal configuration of inter-station equipment)
Next, an internal configuration of the inter-stand equipment device 150 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the inter-station equipment according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the inter-table equipment device 150 mainly controls the rental of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and exchanges game ball rental information with the management server 450. In the following description, a configuration related to locking and releasing of the 3D glasses 122 will be mainly described.

  The inter-station equipment 150 includes a banknote unit 401, a control unit 402, and a storage unit 403 that stores data used for control processing of the control unit 402. The banknote unit 401 includes a banknote storage unit 411 that stores banknotes at the time of rental of game balls, and a control unit 412 that controls banknote storage. The control unit 402 is responsible for the overall control of the inter-bed equipment 150, and includes a rental control unit 421 and a mechanism control unit 422 that controls the mechanism so that the player can wear the 3D glasses 122 at a necessary time. . The control unit 402 is connected to the management server 450 via the I / F 431 and is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 100 via the I / F 432. The pachinko gaming machine 100 and the I / F 432 are not limited to the configuration in which the connection line 125 is connected by wire, and may be wirelessly connected.

  The mechanism control unit 422 controls the lock and release of the lock piece 124 of the 3D glasses 122. Further, the LED 157 is controlled to emit light, and the lighting is controlled when the 3D glasses 122 are unlocked. In addition, it is possible to perform operation control on the moving mechanism unit 161 described later.

(About 3D effect images)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an image for 3D effect. The CPU 351 of the image / audio control unit 302b of the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a 3D effect that becomes a stereoscopic image on the image display unit 104 when a predetermined specific effect is generated. The ROM 352 stores this 3D effect image. The 3D effect image 501 includes left-eye images 501L-1 to 501L-n and right-eye images 501R-1 to 501R-n for a predetermined frame (time) t. As shown in the drawing, the left-eye image 501L and the right-eye image 501R are images generated with a depth between them in different directions corresponding to the distance between human eyes (pupils) (about 6.5 cm). Consists of.

  The CPU 351 switches the display image from the 2D (planar display) so far to the 3D effect using the image 501 for the 3D effect, with the predetermined specific effect as the 3D effect. As a specific opportunity for switching, it can be performed when a gaming state advantageous to the player is reached (for example, when a big hit occurs, during a performance in a predetermined round during a big hit, or when reaching for a predetermined time or more). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a 3D effect may be started when the player presses the effect button 119 when a specific effect starts.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating how a 3D image viewed using 3D glasses is seen. The appearance of the image obtained by combining the left-eye image 501L and the right-eye image 501R shown in FIG. 5 is shown. When the left-eye image 501L of one frame is displayed on the image display unit 104, the left-eye shutter of the 3D glasses 122 is opened, and when the right-eye image 501R is displayed, the right-eye shutter of the 3D glasses 122 is opened. Let This shutter opening / closing control signal is input to the inter-station equipment 150 via the I / F 432, and the shutter of the 3D glasses 122 is controlled via the controller 402. The switching of the shutter is fast and the human eye cannot follow the switching of the left eye and the right eye. As a result, the pair of left-eye images 501L and the right-eye images 501R are synthesized in the head and recognized as a stereoscopic 3D image 601 having a sense of depth.

(Functional configuration of 3D effect)
Next, a functional configuration of the 3D effect will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration for performing a 3D effect.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the configuration relating to the 3D effect includes a pachinko gaming machine 100 and a stand equipment device 150. The configuration on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side includes an effect control unit 701, a 3D effect display control unit 702, a 3D effect data storage unit 703, an image display unit 104, and an I / F 355. The 2D effect display control unit 710 and the 2D effect data storage unit 711 are components other than those used at the time of the 3D effect, and are components that perform flat (2D) symbol display. On the other hand, the configuration on the side of the inter-system equipment device 150 includes the I / F 432, the control unit 402, the 3D glasses 122, the lock piece 124, and the LED 157 described above. Moreover, the winding-up part 125a can be provided as needed.

  The production control unit 701 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls whether to perform the 2D production or the 3D production based on the instruction content instructed from the production supervision unit 302a. Then, the effect control unit 701 selects whether to display the 2D effect on the image display unit 104 or to display the 3D effect. In normal times, the 2D effect is selected. At this time, the 2D effect display control unit 710 reads the 2D image data from the 2D effect data storage unit 711 and performs a normal 2D effect. Then, when performing a specific effect, the 3D effect display control unit 702 is selected to perform the 3D effect, and the 3D effect is performed.

  When selected, the 3D effect display control unit 702 reads 3D effect data (the left-eye image 501L and the right-eye image 501R shown in FIG. 5) from the 3D effect data storage unit 703. The reading period is for a plurality of frames corresponding to the period for performing the 3D effect. The 3D effect display control unit 702 alternately opens and closes the corresponding left-eye shutter and right-eye shutter in synchronization with the alternate display of the left-eye image 501L and the right-eye image 501R with respect to the 3D glasses 122. The control signal to be output is output.

  When the effect control unit 701 selects the 3D effect, the 3D effect display control unit 702 outputs a release signal for releasing the lock of the lock piece 124. On the other hand, when the effect control unit 701 ends the 3D effect or switches to the 2D effect, the 3D effect display control unit 702 locks the lock piece 124 and holds and holds the 3D glasses 122. In addition, a sensor that detects whether or not the 3D glasses 122 are accommodated may be provided, and the control unit 402 may be configured to lock the 3D glasses 122 by the lock piece 124 after the 3D glasses 122 are accommodated.

  At this time, when the 3D glasses 122 are not accommodated even though the 3D effects are finished, the 3D effect display control unit 702 (or the 2D effect display control unit 710) receives the control output from the control unit 402, and the 3D glasses. The image display unit 104 may be notified to the player by a predetermined display (or sound) so as to accommodate 122. At the same time, the effect control unit 701 outputs a control signal for the effect end together with the end of the 3D effect, and on the inter-facility equipment device 150 side, the control unit 402 starts winding the connection line 125 by the winding unit 125a. Also good. If the take-up force is taken up with a weaker force than the pulling force toward the player side, it is possible to prevent the 3D glasses 122 in the attached state from falling off.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a mode in which the player continues to wear the 3D glasses 122 on the menu screen during the game by operating the effect button 119 can also be set. In this case, the 2D effect display control unit 710 performs control so that the shutter of the 3D glasses 122 is not switched during the 2D effect period. Thereby, the troublesomeness which wears 3D glasses for every 3D effect can be eliminated.

  On the other hand, when the 3D glasses 122 are not worn even during the 3D effect period, the 2D effect display control unit 710 may perform the 2D effect without performing the 3D effect by the 3D effect display control unit 702. This is effective when the player forgets to wear the 3D glasses 122 during the 3D effect period. Specifically, it is possible to detect whether or not the 3D glasses 122 are pulled out by the winding unit 125a detecting the length of the connection line 125 that is pulled out. In this configuration, the detection signal is output from the control unit 402 of the inter-station equipment 150 to the effect control unit 701 of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  When the 3D glasses 122 are worn, the connection line 125 should be pulled out by a predetermined length or more. However, if the 3D glasses 122 are not pulled out and are housed, the length of the connection line 125 is pulled out. It will not change or will be at least a predetermined length or less. In such a case, based on the winding length of the winding unit 125a, the 3D effect is stopped when it is not pulled out, and the 2D effect is performed. Further, when a sensor device capable of detecting the player's wearing state is provided in the 3D glasses 122, display switching of the 3D effect may be performed according to the player's wearing state. By controlling in this way, it is possible to suppress an unpleasant state in which the 3D glasses 122 are viewed without viewing the 3D effect.

  The function units of the effect control unit 701, the 3D effect display control unit 702, and the 2D effect display control unit 710 described above are executed by the CPU 351 of the image / sound control unit 302b of the pachinko gaming machine 100 executing a program stored in the ROM 352. By doing so, the function can be realized. Moreover, the function of the control part 402 can be implement | achieved when the CPU provided in the inter-station equipment 150 executes the program memorize | stored in ROM.

(About 3D effect processing procedure)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control procedure at the time of 3D rendering. The production control unit 701 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 selects an production based on the instruction content instructed from the production supervision unit 302a (step S801). At this time, a specific effect among the selected effects is set as a 3D effect. When the selected effect is the 3D effect (step S802: Yes), the 3D effect display control unit 702 reads the 3D effect data from the 3D effect data storage unit 703, and the 3D effect data is displayed as an image display unit. The data is output to 104 and displayed (step S803).

  Then, the effect control unit 701 unlocks the 3D glasses 122 (step S804), and allows the player to wear the 3D glasses 122. In this way, the 3D glasses 122 are unlocked only at the time of the 3D performance, and the player can wear them, so that the 3D glasses are always worn, and the proper use is avoided. The time can be notified by a method of unlocking. In addition, when the 3D performance is, for example, a reach performance with a high expectation level of jackpot, the operation of unlocking has the meaning of a reach notice or a reliability notice. Will be fulfilled.

  Further, as a means for notifying the locked state so that the player can be informed that the lock has been released, a light emitting means 157 (see FIG. 1) such as an LED is provided, a moving image to be displayed on the image display unit 104, If unlocking navigation such as “Please wear 3D glasses” by voice etc. is performed before the start of 3D production, the navigation operation itself can have the meaning of reach notice, so it is more effective It can also be a game effect.

  Thereafter, the 3D effect display control unit 702 controls the shutter of the 3D glasses 122 (step S805). Specifically, when the left-eye image 501L is displayed on the image display unit 104, only the left-eye shutter of the 3D glasses 122 is opened, and when the right-eye image 501R is displayed on the image display unit 104, the 3D glasses are displayed. Only the right-eye shutter 122 is opened, and these are alternately displayed in synchronization. Accordingly, the player can visually recognize the image displayed on the image display unit 104 via the 3D glasses 122 as a stereoscopic 3D image.

  The effect control unit 701 performs the 3D effect by the 3D effect display control unit 702 only for a predetermined period (step S806: No loop). When the period of the 3D effect ends, the effect control unit 701 ends the 3D effect (step S806: Yes). Then, the 3D glasses 122 returned by the player are locked by the lock piece 124 (step S807), and the series of processes is terminated. At the end of the 3D effect, the 3D effect display control unit 702 notifies the player of the lock of the 3D glasses 122 by the lock piece 124 with a predetermined display (or sound) as described above. Then, after detecting whether or not the 3D glasses 122 are accommodated in the accommodation location, the lock piece 124 is locked. At this time, the connection line 125 of the 3D glasses 122 is wound up by the winding unit 125a, so that the connection line 125 can be accommodated inside the inter-station equipment 150.

  By the way, in step S802, when the effect control unit 701 performs the 2D effect (step S802: No), the 2D effect display control unit 710 reads the 2D effect data from the 2D effect data storage unit 711, and displays the 2D effect data as an image. The data is output and displayed on the display unit 104 (step S808). Then, after the end of the 2D effect for a predetermined period, it is confirmed again whether the 3D glasses 122 are accommodated in the accommodation location (execution of step S807), and the series of processes is terminated. Note that a series of processes may be terminated without performing the process of step S807 after the execution of step S808.

(Example 2-Configuration example 2 of inter-station equipment)
FIG. 9 is a front view showing Embodiment 2 of the gaming equipment apparatus of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing Embodiment 2 of the inter-table equipment apparatus. The 3D glasses 122 shown in these figures are attached to the inter-facility equipment device 150 and are configured to be movable up and down at the center position of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and up to the position of the image display unit 104 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 during 3D performance. It is the structure which descends.

  A moving mechanism unit 161 that raises and lowers the 3D glasses 122 is provided on the side of the inter-bed equipment device 150 (near the pachinko gaming machine 100). This moving mechanism unit 161 is provided to extend forward to a position in front of the frame member 115 of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Thereby, it is not necessary to change the specifications of the frame member 115 and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the moving mechanism unit 161 can be maintained without exchanging the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the frame member 115. The moving mechanism unit 161 has a predetermined length from the vicinity of the upper end of the inter-station equipment 150 (pachinko gaming machine 100) to a position overlapping the image display unit 104 (more precisely, a position slightly lower than the lower end of the image display unit 104). It is provided.

  Inside the moving mechanism unit 161, a slide rail is provided in the vertical direction, and the holding body 162 that holds the 3D glasses 122 is slidably supported by the slide rail. The holding body 162 is connected to a motor as a driving source through a transmission mechanism such as a belt and a gear (not shown). Accordingly, the holding body 162 is slidable in the vertical direction along the vertical direction of the moving mechanism unit 161 by the rotation of the motor.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the holding body 162 has two rotating parts 162 a and 162 b and is attached to the side part of the 3D glasses 122. The rotating parts 162a and 162b are configured such that the other piece is rotatable with respect to one piece about the axis, like a commercially available hinge. The axial direction of the rotating parts 162a and 162b is the vertical direction, and the 3D glasses 122 can be pulled out to the front side (the back side in the figure) of the pachinko gaming machine 100 as shown in the figure.

  The player can place the 3D glasses 122 in the vicinity of his / her eyes at a predetermined distance from the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by pulling out the 3D glasses 122. Since the two rotating parts 162a and 162b are provided, even when the 3D glasses 122 are pulled out to the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (and the display surface of the image display unit 104). The display content of the image display unit 104 can be easily viewed by the player.

  In addition, in FIG. 10, although the connection line 125 mentioned above is not shown in figure, the connection line 125 has one end connected to the 3D glasses 122, and the inter-stand equipment device via the holding body 162 and the moving mechanism unit 161. 150 I / Fs 432 are connected. Furthermore, it is connected to the production control unit 701 via the I / F 355 of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a moving state of the 3D glasses. The moving mechanism unit 161 is connected to the image / audio control unit 302b shown in FIG. 3 via the I / Fs 432 and 355. Then, the CPU 351 drives a motor built in the moving mechanism unit 161 during the 3D rendering, and lowers the holding body 162 to the height position of the image display unit 104. As a result, the player can watch the image display unit 104 through the automatically lowered 3D glasses 122 without worrying about the wearing timing of the 3D glasses 122 (see FIG. 6). You will be able to see the images. Note that the image / sound control unit 302b raises the holding body 162 to return to the initial position (upper limit position) shown in FIG. 9 when the 3D effect ends.

  Further, the height position of the eyes when playing the pachinko gaming machine 100 is different for each player. For this reason, the height position of the 3D glasses 122 when the holding body 162 is lowered may be finely adjusted using the effect buttons 119 or the surrounding cursor keys (not shown). . In addition, at the start of the game, the height position of the 3D glasses 122 may be set in advance for each player by operating the effect button 119, the cursor key 120, or the like. Furthermore, a camera or a sensor for detecting the height position of the player's eyes is installed inside the inter-table equipment device 150 or the pachinko gaming machine 100, and image processing using the camera image or the eye directly by the sensor. The height may be detected, and the 3D glasses 122 may be lowered to the eye height position. For the player whose eye level is low, the lower end of the moving mechanism unit 161 is provided to a portion slightly lower than the lower end of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the 3D glasses 122 are moved up and down by the moving mechanism unit 161 has been described as an example. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the 3D glasses 122 may be configured to move in the left-right direction. It is good also as a structure which moves to the position of a player's eye by rotating in the front surface of the machine 100, and should just change suitably to the moving mechanism unit 161 corresponding to a moving direction. The moving mechanism unit 161 may be configured to be retracted to a position where the 3D glasses 122 do not interfere with the game when the 3D glasses 122 are not used (2D effect).

(Example 3-Configuration example 3 of inter-station equipment)
FIG. 12: is a front view which shows Example 3 of the game equipment apparatus of this invention. FIG. 12 shows an example of a pedestrian equipment device 1200 as a gaming equipment device and a pachinko gaming machine connected to the pedestal equipment device 1200. This inter-equipment equipment 1200 is an apparatus provided with an air curtain and a security lock.

  This inter-equipment equipment 1200 has a vertically long air outlet 1201 along the height direction of the pachinko gaming machine 100. A fan and an air filter are built in the air outlet 1201 to blow air toward the front side. By this wind, the smoke at the time of smoking by the player of another adjacent pachinko gaming machine 100 is blocked. The ON / OFF and strength of the blowing air can be adjusted with the switch 1202.

  In addition, a security lock 1203 is provided at the center of the inter-station equipment 1200. The pachinko gaming machine 100 can be opened and closed at the right end about the axis on which the frame member 115 is provided at the left end. The arm member 1203a of the crime prevention lock 1203 is advanced on the right side, which is the open end of the frame member 115, to prevent unauthorized opening of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In this security lock 1203, the arm 1203a is rotatable, and the built-in solenoid locks in the closed position shown in the figure. It can also be unlocked by controlling the solenoid.

  The above-described inter-station facility apparatus 1200 is provided with the moving mechanism unit 161 described in the second embodiment (FIG. 9), and the 3D glasses 122 can be moved up and down. Since the inter-equipment equipment 1200 is provided on the right side of the pachinko gaming machine 100, the moving mechanism unit 161 shown in FIG. Then, as in the second embodiment, control is performed to lower the 3D glasses 122 to the position of the image display unit 104 during 3D rendering. Detailed description of raising and lowering of the 3D glasses 122 is the same as that of the second embodiment, and the description is omitted.

  As described above, the 3D glasses 122 can be provided in addition to the basic functions of the inter-device equipment 1200. Moreover, this inter-equipment equipment 1200 does not have the moving mechanism unit 161, and can also be configured to include the lock piece 124 described in the first embodiment (FIG. 1).

(Example 4-Configuration example of display device)
In the above description, the table equipment is described as an example of the game equipment, and the 3D glasses 122 are provided on the table equipment. The 3D glasses 122 are not limited to being provided in the inter-station equipment, but may be provided in the display device.

  FIG. 13: is a front view which shows Example 4 of the game equipment apparatus of this invention. FIG. 13 shows an example of a display device 1300 as a gaming equipment device and a pachinko gaming machine connected to the display device 1300. The display device 1300 is provided at an upper position of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  The display device 1300 is a device that displays game information of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the display unit 1301 displays the number of jackpots, the probability variation jackpot number, and the number of symbol variations on the upper stage. In the lower row, graphs of the number of jackpots, the number of probability changes, and the number of past changes for the past three days are displayed. On both sides of the display unit 1301, a call button 1302 for calling a hall attendant and a data button 1303 for switching display contents of the display unit 1301 are provided.

  A storage unit 1304 for the 3D glasses 122 is provided in the lower portion of the display device 1300. The accommodating portion 1304 has a concave shape when viewed from the front, and accommodates the 3D glasses 122 so that the 3D glasses 122 can be taken out from the front. A lock piece 124 that prevents the 3D glasses 122 from being removed when the 3D glasses 122 are housed is provided inside the housing portion 1304. In the illustrated example, the lock piece 124 locks the bridge 122a at the center of the 3D glasses 122 to prevent dropping and theft during periods other than a specific stage, and the 3D glasses 122 housed in the housing portion 1304 are locked. Keep it in a non-removable state.

  On the other hand, at the time of a specific 3D effect, the lock piece 124 is unlocked, and the player can remove the 3D glasses 122 and wear it. You may provide the sensor which detects whether the 3D glasses 122 are accommodated in the accommodating part 1304. FIG. In addition, the storage unit 1304 is provided with a light emitting unit 157 such as an LED as a lock state notifying unit so that the player can be notified that the 3D glasses 122 are unlocked. As described above, the 3D glasses 122 can be provided in addition to the basic functions of the display device 1300.

(About communication data between pachinko machines and game equipment)
The lock control of the lock piece 124 described in the first, third, and fourth embodiments can be performed using simple communication data. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 100 only needs to output a control signal at the time of locking and unlocking, and the gaming equipment device side only receives and locks or releases the 3D glasses 122. An interface having a simple structure (for example, photo moss) can be used as the I / F 355 and 432 included in the device 150.

  Further, even in the configuration in which the 3D glasses 122 are moved up and down using the moving mechanism unit 161 shown in the second embodiment, a simple interface can be similarly used. For example, the 3D glasses 122 are simply configured to reciprocate in advance between the upper limit position shown in FIG. 9 and the lower limit position shown in FIG. 11, and simple communication data between the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the inter-table equipment device 150. Can be controlled using. When it is desired to move the 3D glasses 122 to the gaming position (when the 3D effect is started on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side), the pachinko gaming machine 100 only needs to control and output the descent control signal once. In this case, if the interstage equipment apparatus 150 receives the lowering control signal, the 3D glasses 122 are moved from the upper limit position shown in FIG. 9 to the lower limit position shown in FIG. 11 and stopped at the lower limit position detected by a sensor or the like. Good. At the end of the 3D effect, it is only necessary to output the rising control signal once. In this case, on the side of the pedestal equipment apparatus 150, the 3D glasses 122 may be raised from the lower limit position in response to the rise control signal and returned to the upper limit position detected by a sensor or the like.

  As described above, the elevation of the 3D glasses 122 can be controlled by simple communication data without using complicated communication data. In particular, when using a 3D system (for example, anaglyph system) that does not need to output a lens shutter opening / closing signal to the 3D glasses 122, the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the gaming equipment apparatus are as described above. Only information related to locking or raising / lowering of the 3D glasses 122 is required, and the interface can be simplified.

  Further, the 3D glasses 122 are configured to control opening / closing of the shutter of the lens via the connection line 125, but may be configured to transmit a control signal to the 3D glasses 122 by radio waves without providing the connection line 125. . In this case, a wireless I / F is provided in the subsequent stage of the image / sound control unit 302b and inside the 3D glasses 122, and the 3D glasses 122 are provided with a wireless I / F and a secondary battery for driving the shutter. That's fine. However, a connecting member such as a chain may be provided between the main body 100 and the 3D glasses 122 to prevent the 3D glasses 122 from dropping or being stolen.

  In the above-described embodiment, the shutter method in which the left and right shutters of the 3D glasses 122 are switched in synchronization with the alternate display of images on the image display unit 104 has been described as an example. However, the 3D effect image is not limited to this method. For example, an anaglyph method may be used. In the anaglyph method, a three-dimensional effect can be obtained by displaying a red-blue image shifted according to the parallax on the image display unit 104 and viewing the image via the 3D glasses 122 provided with red-blue filters on the left and right. In addition, using the polarization method, the left and right images are displayed on the image display unit 104 as different horizontal polarization images and vertical polarization images, respectively. A vertically polarized filter may be provided. In addition, it is possible to employ a configuration in which circularly polarized light that rotates counterclockwise or clockwise is applied to the image, and circularly polarized light is also rotated on the 3D glasses 122 side. As described above, various types of 3D glasses 122 can be used in accordance with the 3D image format.

  According to the gaming equipment apparatus of the embodiment described above, the player can wear 3D glasses only during 3D performance. This eliminates the need for wearing 3D glasses at the time of 2D performance, and does not require constant wearing during the game, thereby preventing visual fatigue of the player. Further, since the lock is released only when necessary so that the 3D glasses can be worn, the wearing of the 3D glasses during an unnecessary period can be prevented, and theft can also be prevented. In addition, since the 2D effect and the 3D effect are clearly divided, the expectation of jackpot at the time of the 3D effect can be increased, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

  And since it is the structure which provided 3D glasses in the game equipment apparatus, compared with the structure which provides 3D glasses in a gaming machine, it does not become a hindrance to a player's game. If 3D glasses are provided in a gaming machine, a space for 3D glasses is required for the frame member of the gaming machine, which is an obstacle to the game. However, by providing 3D glasses in the gaming equipment device, the space for the gaming machine is reduced. It can be used effectively. In addition, even when the gaming machine is replaced, the 3D glasses are provided in the gaming equipment device, so that it is not necessary to replace the 3D glasses when the gaming machine is replaced. Similarly, in the configuration in which the 3D glasses are provided on the frame member of the gaming machine, even when the frame member is replaced, the 3D glasses are provided in the gaming equipment device, so that the replacement of the 3D glasses can be made unnecessary. In this way, by providing the 3D glasses in a gaming facility device different from the gaming machine, it is not necessary to replace the gaming machine with the gaming machine and can be used effectively. Moreover, it can be continuously used as a part for viewing a 3D effect in common with different gaming machines.

  At the time of 3D presentation, a player who is playing can wear 3D glasses and view 3D stereoscopic images. However, since the surrounding customers do not wear 3D glasses, the display is displayed on the image display unit. Only by viewing the 3D effect image, the content of the effect is not known, and only the player who is playing the game can enjoy the stereoscopic image. In particular, if the contents of the 3D effect are varied, only the player can enjoy the premier 3D effect, and the player's satisfaction can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to inform the surroundings of interest in pachinko gaming machines that perform 3D effects, and to improve the operating rate of pachinko gaming machines that perform these 3D effects.

  As described above, according to the gaming equipment device according to the present invention, the player can visually recognize the stereoscopic image using the stereoscopic filter member only during the period in which the stereoscopic image is displayed and used. The production effect can be enhanced. In the above-described embodiment, a gaming facility device connected to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to various gaming machines such as a slot machine.

100 Pachinko machines (main unit)
104 Image display unit (image display means)
122 3D glasses (stereoscopic filter member)
124 Lock piece 125 Connection line (connection member)
150,1200 inter-equipment equipment 157 Light emitting means (informing means)
161 moving mechanism unit 162 holding body 162a, 162b rotating unit 302b image / sound control unit 402 control unit 403 storage unit 411 bill storage unit 422 mechanism control unit 501 (501L, 501R) 3D effect image 601 3D image (three-dimensional) Production image)
701 Effect Control Unit 702 3D Effect Display Control Unit 703 3D Effect Data Storage Unit 710 2D Effect Display Control Unit 711 2D Effect Data Storage Unit 1300 Display Device

Claims (7)

A gaming equipment device connected to a gaming machine that performs a stereoscopic 3D effect effect image on an image display means at a specific effect during a game,
A stereoscopic filter for showing a 3D effect effect image displayed on the image display means as a stereoscopic effect image when the player wears the 3D effect by the gaming machine. Members,
Control means for performing control to allow the player to visually recognize the effect image of the 3D effect displayed on the image display means via the stereoscopic filter member at a time when the stereoscopic filter member needs to be mounted. When,
A gaming equipment device comprising: A lock piece that can hold or release the stereoscopic filter member;
2. The gaming equipment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit releases the lock piece when the stereoscopic filter member needs to be attached. 3. A moving mechanism that moves the stereoscopic filter member between a position overlapping the image display means of the gaming machine and a retracted position;
The control means controls the moving mechanism to move the stereoscopic filter member to a position overlapping the image display means when the stereoscopic filter member needs to be mounted. The gaming equipment apparatus according to 1.   The gaming equipment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control means includes notifying means capable of notifying in advance when the stereoscopic filter member needs to be attached. The gaming equipment device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming facility apparatus, which is a pedestal facility that is arranged between adjacent gaming machines and lends gaming balls to the gaming machines. The gaming equipment device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming facility apparatus, which is a space between the adjacent gaming machines and blocks smoke during smoking by a player of the neighboring gaming machine. The gaming equipment device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming facility apparatus, which is a display for displaying a gaming state of the gaming machine.

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