JP2018007863A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device which can reduce possibility of a failure, and which allows a player to grasp an operation portion.SOLUTION: A game device F1 comprises: an exterior panel F1021 on which a translucent part F1021b having light transmissivity is provided on a touch area to which a player touches; a touch sensor F1022 which is provided corresponding to the touch area F1021a, on a rear side of the exterior panel F1021, and detects a touch input to the touch area F1021a; an LED array F1024; a light guide plate F1023 which is arranged on a rear side of the touch sensor F1022, and guides light from the LED array F1024 to a direction of the translucent part F1021b of the exterior panel F1021; and a control circuit F10250 for performing lighting control of the LED array F1024.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 38

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming apparatus corresponding to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

  Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and control based on information transmitted from the gaming machine is performed. For example, a gaming display device (so-called data display) that displays statistical information such as gaming results can be connected to the gaming machine. The game display device can display game information such as the number of hits of a bonus game, the number of games since the end of the previous gaming state, and the number of medals acquired in the winning gaming state (see Patent Document 1). .

  Generally, a display button for gaming is provided with a call button, and when a trouble occurs in a gaming machine, the player presses the call button so that a lamp provided on the game display device or A corner lamp at the corner of the island is lit to draw the attention of the staff.

JP 2005-99743 A

  Incidentally, a general call button is a movable type that moves in the pressing direction when pressed by a player, and lamp lighting control is performed based on a signal from a sensor that detects the movement. Such a movable call button is structured so that there is a gap in the moving part, so that moisture, dust, etc. can easily enter, and if a trouble occurs in the gaming machine, the player who wants to continue the game quickly can call it. There is a possibility that the operation location may be fatigued by repeatedly hitting the button, and there is a problem that a failure due to these factors is likely to occur. In addition, since the player pays attention mainly to playing the game at normal times, he / she rarely pays attention to the arrangement of the call button, and when a trouble occurs, the player calls for the first time. Often find where the buttons are located. Therefore, it is preferable that the call button is disposed at a position that is easy for the player to understand.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming apparatus that can reduce the possibility of a failure and that allows the player to easily understand the operation location. .

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming device (game device F1) according to the present invention includes:
An exterior panel (exterior panel F1021) provided with a translucent part (translucent part F1021b) having translucency in a touch area (touch area F1021a) touched by a player;
A touch sensor (touch sensor F1022) that has translucency, is provided in association with the touch area on the back side of the exterior panel, and detects a touch input to the touch area;
A light source (LED array F1024);
A light guide plate (light guide plate F1023) that is provided on the back side of the touch sensor and guides light from the light source toward the translucent portion of the exterior panel;
Control means (control circuit F10250) for controlling lighting of the light source;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the above configuration, when there is a touch input from the player in the touch area, the touch sensor detects the touch input. On the other hand, the control means is turned on by the lighting control of the light source, the light from the light source is guided to the light transmitting part, and the player can visually recognize the light from the light transmitting part. With such a configuration, the translucent part in the touch area of the exterior panel is illuminated by the light from the light source, so that the player can easily recognize the place to touch, and moreover it is not movable like a conventional call button However, since the input is performed on the touch area formed in a planar manner, it is possible to prevent a failure due to dust or the like entering the operating location or a failure due to fatigue of the movable part.

In the gaming device according to the present invention,
The said control means may perform control which changes the lighting mode of the said light source, when there exists a touch input to the said touch area | region.

  According to said structure, the player can recognize that his own touch was input by changing the lighting mode of the light source which illuminates a translucent part. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from touching the touch area many times until the clerk is called and the surface of the touch area to be deteriorated.

In the gaming device according to the present invention,
A light-transmitting light guide plate (light guide plate G61) that is detachably disposed on the base body (base G101) and has a predetermined-shaped opening (opening G61a) penetrating in the thickness direction;
A plurality of light guide plate light sources (LEDG60A) respectively disposed at positions facing the opening side end surface (opening side end surface G61b) forming the opening of the light guide plate;
Have
The light sources for the plurality of light guide plates are arranged side by side along the opening-side end surface,
The light guide plate is subjected to a reflection process for reflecting a part of light guided into the light guide plate from the plurality of light source for the light guide plate through the opening side end surface in the thickness direction of the light guide plate. A reflection part (reflection part G61d) is formed,
The control means may perform control to change the light sources for the plurality of light guide plates to a specific lighting mode when there is a touch input to the touch area.

  According to the above configuration, the light emitted from the plurality of light sources according to the player's touch input becomes a specific lighting mode, spreads radially in the light guide plate and reaches the outer end surface, thereby surrounding the light guide plate. It is possible to illuminate the whole in an annular manner, and the light guide plate illuminated in a specific lighting mode can be seen from any direction of the gaming device, and the game hall manager can play the game with touch input It becomes easy to specify the gaming machine to which the device is attached. Furthermore, the design can be improved by the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate, and since the light guide plate is detachable from the base, it can be replaced with a light guide plate with a different design of reflection processing. The gaming apparatus can be applied to various types of gaming machines.

In the gaming device according to the present invention,
The said control means may perform control which changes the lighting mode of these light sources for light guide plates according to the elapsed time from the timing when the touch input to the said touch area | region was performed.

  According to the above configuration, the manager of the game hall can determine at a glance the time from the timing when the player touch-inputs even at a position away from the gaming machine by visually recognizing the lighting mode of the light guide plate. Even when there are a plurality of gaming devices for which touch input has been performed, it is possible to give priority to correspondence, so that it is possible to provide appropriate services to the player.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility of failure, and it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus in which the player can easily understand the operation location.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Schematic which shows the game system containing the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 1 is an overall perspective view of a game display device according to a first embodiment. FIG. The disassembled perspective view of the display device for games concerning a 1st embodiment. The perspective view which shows the screen unit of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 1st Embodiment from the back side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a plurality of replaceable screen units in the game display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing display areas of a plurality of screen units shown in FIG. 5. The schematic diagram which illustrates the display contents of the display device for games concerning a 1st embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display principle of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the difference in the display form of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 1st display example of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd example of a display of the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 3rd display example of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The back perspective view of the screen unit of the display device for games concerning a 2nd embodiment. The disassembled perspective view of the display device for games concerning a 3rd embodiment. Operation | movement explanatory drawing of the movable decoration sheet | seat of the game display apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the difference in the brightness | luminance by the positional relationship of the movable decoration sheet and fixed decoration sheet of the game display apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The disassembled perspective view of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 4th Embodiment. The whole perspective view of the gaming machine to which the display for games concerning a 4th embodiment is applied (the 1). The whole perspective view of the gaming machine to which the display for games concerning a 4th embodiment is applied (the 2). The whole perspective view of the display for games concerning a 5th embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 5th Embodiment. The whole perspective view of the display device for games concerning modification 1 of a 5th embodiment. The whole perspective view of the display device for games concerning modification 2 of a 5th embodiment. (A) is sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games concerning 6th Embodiment, (b) is the principal part enlarged view. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on the modification 1 of 6th Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on the modification 2 of 6th Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 7th Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on the modification 1 of 7th Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on the modification 2 of 7th Embodiment. The perspective view of the device for games concerning an 8th embodiment. The disassembled perspective view of the game device which concerns on 8th Embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the game device which concerns on 8th Embodiment from the back side. The disassembled perspective view which shows the game device which concerns on 8th Embodiment from the back side. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the optical path pattern of the light from LED which advances the light-guide plate which concerns on 8th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the optical path pattern of the light from LED which advances the light-guide plate which concerns on 8th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the illumination aspect of the light-guide plate which concerns on 8th Embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the game device which concerns on 8th Embodiment from the back side. The perspective view of the projector container which the game device concerning 9th Embodiment has. The disassembled perspective view of the projector container which the game device concerning 9th Embodiment has. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the projector container which concerns on 9th Embodiment. The flowchart of the control processing which the control circuit which concerns on 9th Embodiment performs.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment>
First, a basic outline of a gaming system including the gaming display device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the game system according to the present embodiment is constructed in a game hall such as a so-called pachinko parlor, and includes a game display device 1, a game machine 2, a game medium lending device 3, and a server. The apparatus 4 is comprised, and each is connected as shown in the figure.

  In the present embodiment, a card is used as an example of the “storage medium”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present embodiment relates to a coin, token, or the like on which an IC chip or the like is mounted. All that is applicable to the invention shall be included.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it demonstrated using the banknote as an example of "money", it is not restricted to this, All things applicable to the invention which concerns on this embodiment, such as a banknote, a coin, a coin, etc. Shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when “card” is simply described, a membership card that is lent to a player who has become a member of the amusement store, and a counting card (visitor card) that is temporarily lent by the amusement store. Both of them shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as “mochidama”, it includes both a stored ball that is stored in association with a membership card and a counting ball that is stored in association with a counting card. In the case of “mochidama information”, it is assumed that the ball information indicating a stored ball (hereinafter referred to as “stored ball information”) and the ball information indicating a counted ball (hereinafter referred to as “counted ball information”). ). In addition, information indicating the amount of money inserted by the player is referred to as “money information” (or also referred to as “remaining amount information”). In particular, “money information” includes “money information”. There may be cases. In addition, the membership card can store separately stored information, counting ball information, and money information. Furthermore, for the convenience of explanation, the expression “mochidama”, which usually indicates information related to the game balls held by the player, is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. Information on medals held and information on game values held by the player in an electromagnetic manner, and all other similar information shall be included.

[Game display device]
The gaming display device 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The detailed configuration of the game display device 1 will be described later.

  The game display device 1 according to the present embodiment displays various game information as a projection image by a transmissive projector device, and is installed, for example, so as to be positioned above each game machine 2. As the game information, the number of acquired game media (the number of acquired games or the number of acquired balls), the number of various games, the game history, and the like are displayed in graphs and numerical values (see FIG. 7). The game display device 1 is provided with a plurality of buttons 14A to 14F to be described later for operation by the player (see FIG. 7). The game display device 1 is connected to the gaming machine 2, the game medium renting device 3, and the server device 4, and can display various kinds of game information based on input signals, received signals, or based on player operations. They are displayed on screens (projections) 110A to 110F described later. Note that the game display device 1 may be installed in a so-called game island unit.

  The gaming display device 1 includes a projector main body 12 to be described later and a control unit (not shown) for controlling the same as electrical or optical components. The control unit controls the projector main body 12 and performs communication control between the gaming machine 2, the game medium lending device 3, and the server device 4. Further, when the operation of the buttons 14A to 14F is detected by the sensor, the control unit controls the display on the screens 110A to 110F according to the operation. In the present embodiment, the physical buttons 14A to 14F are provided. However, for example, the screens 110A to 110F may be configured by a touch panel, and the control unit may detect an operation on the touch panel.

  The game display device 1 includes an interface unit for performing communication with the gaming machine 2, the game medium lending device 3, and the server device 4, although not particularly illustrated. The interface unit and an external connection terminal board (to be described later) in the gaming machine 2 are connected by a contact input method, and communication from the gaming machine 2 to the gaming display device 1 is possible in one direction. The interface unit and the game medium lending device 3 are connected by a contact input / output system using, for example, a harness, and bidirectional communication is possible. In addition, the interface unit and the server device 4 are connected by, for example, a wired LAN system using a coaxial cable, and are connected by a contact output system using a harness so that bidirectional communication is possible. The connection method is not limited to these methods. For example, a wireless LAN method may be used for each connection, or an optical communication method using an optical cable may be used. Further, a combination of these methods may be used.

[Game machine]
The gaming machine 2 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. As the gaming machine 2, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2a or a pachislot gaming machine 2b is applied. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 2a and the pachislot gaming machine 2b are collectively referred to as the gaming machine 2 unless otherwise specified.

  The pachinko gaming machine 2a plays a game ball (game medium) on the board surface, and when a game ball that irregularly flows down by hitting a nail enters a specific winning slot, the game is performed such that the prize ball is paid out or a score is added. Is mainly performed. The pachinko gaming machine 2a includes a main control unit for controlling a main gaming device, a sub-control unit for controlling a presentation operation relating to display and sound output, and a payout control for controlling a payout operation of a game ball as a prize ball. Units are provided. The payout control unit is connected to the game display device 1 through an external connection terminal board, and it plays game information signals, error signals, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. Output to the display device 1. The payout control unit is connected to the game ball lending device 3a through an external connection terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

  The pachislot machine 2b inserts coins (game media), operates a start lever to rotate a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and presses a stop button corresponding to each reel to release the reels. By sequentially stopping the game, a game such as paying out coins is mainly performed when symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination are aligned on the active line. As with the pachinko gaming machine 2a, the pachislot machine 2b also controls a main control unit for controlling the main gaming device, a sub-control unit for controlling presentation operations related to display and audio output, and a coin payout operation. A payout control unit and the like. The payout control unit is connected to the game display device 1 through an external connection terminal board, and it plays game information signals, error signals, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. Output to the display device 1. The payout control unit is connected to the medal lending device 3b via an external connection terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

[Game media lending device]
The game medium lending device 3 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. As the game medium lending device 3, there are a game ball lending device 3a installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 2a and a medal lending device 3b installed adjacent to the pachislot gaming machine 2b. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the game ball lending device 3a and the medal lending device 3b are collectively referred to as the game medium lending device 3.

  The game medium lending device 3 is connected to the server device 4 via, for example, a switching hub or a controller (not shown). When the card is inserted by the player, the game medium lending device 3 uses the server device with identification information (hereinafter simply referred to as “identification information”) such as a card ID and a member ID added to the IC chip of the card. 4 to send. The server device 4 transmits the player's possession information stored in association with the received identification information to the game medium lending device 3. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 4 updates the possession information, and the game medium lending device 3 drives a payout device (not shown) to execute game medium payout control. Further, when a bill is inserted by the player, the remaining amount information corresponding to the amount of the bill (inserted amount) is transmitted to the server device 4. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 4 updates the remaining amount information, and the game medium lending device 3 similarly executes the game medium payout control.

  In addition, the game medium lending device 3 counts the number of inserted game media when the game media is input to a counting device (not shown) by a player's operation or directly from the gaming machine 2, and the counting result is obtained. This is transmitted to the server device 4 as the player's counting ball information, and the server device 4 stores the received counting ball information in association with the identification information added to the card. Further, when no card is inserted, the counting ball information received in association with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in the game medium lending device 3 is stored.

  In this embodiment, the server device 4 manages the player's possession information and the remaining amount information, but the game medium lending device 3 may manage these pieces of information. In addition to adding identification information to the card, a storage area may be provided, and the information may be stored in the storage area to manage the information. The update of these pieces of information may be performed by the server device 4 or the game medium lending device 3. Further, the game information lending device 3 or the server device 4 manages the possession information, and the remaining amount information may be directly stored in the storage area of the card.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the card is not inserted, the counting ball information and the remaining amount information are associated with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in the game medium lending device 3. Although it is stored, when there is a card return request, the game medium lending device 3 or the server device 4 newly adds identification information to the counting card stored in the game medium lending device 3, The newly added identification information may be stored in association with the counting ball information or the remaining amount information.

  In addition, when the gaming machine lending device 3 is provided with a lending device connection terminal plate (hereinafter referred to as “lending terminal plate”) such as a game ball, the gaming medium lending device 3 is also connected to the lending terminal plate. Based on the receipt of the lending request signal, the return request signal, etc. output from the lending terminal board, the payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 2 and the card is returned.

  The game medium lending device 3 is also connected to the game display device 1 through a converter or the like, and receives a game information signal, an error signal, etc. output from an external connection terminal plate provided in the game machine 2. At the same time, the player's possession information is transmitted to the game display device 1.

[Server device]
The server device 4 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The server device 4 is used as a so-called hall computer, and is connected not only to the game display device 1 but also to the game medium lending device 3. The server device 4 uses game result management information to be managed (for example, game history information and fraud detection information including the past several days) and information about the game store (for example, new machine information and vacant machine information) for gaming. It transmits to the display device 1.

  The server device 4 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center operator who is a third party other than the game store, and receives card identification information, member information, and player possession information. It is transmitted periodically (for example, once a day). The external management device backs up each transmitted information. When the connection with the external management device is interrupted for a predetermined number of days (for example, 15 days), the server device 4 stops updating the player's ball information.

  In the gaming system as described above, when a player enters a game store (game room), he / she first sits on a desired gaming machine 2 while viewing various information displayed on the gaming display device 1. Next, if the player is a member of the game store, the member card is inserted into the game medium lending device 3, and after the identity is confirmed (for example, input of a registered personal identification number), the server device 4 If the ball information is stored, the ball is used, and if the ball information is not stored or if the ball information is the number of balls that cannot be rented by the gaming machine 2, , A rental request is made to receive the rental of the game medium, and the game medium is started by inserting the game medium into the gaming machine 2. Alternatively, if the player is not a member of the game store, a bill is inserted, a rental request is made, the game medium is lent, and the game medium is inserted into the gaming machine 2 to start the game. At this time, the possession ball information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 4 are updated (subtracted) by the lent amount.

  If the game medium cannot be paid out from the gaming machine 2 and the game is to be continued, the ball information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 4 is stored each time a rental request is made. Then, the loaned amount is sequentially updated (subtracted). On the other hand, in the case where the game medium can be paid out from the gaming machine 2, when the paid game medium is inserted into the game medium lending device 3, the number of game media input is counted and the count result is obtained. Based on this, the ball information stored in the server device 4 is updated (added).

  Thereafter, when ending the game in the gaming machine 2, the player makes a card return request. Here, when the member card is inserted in the game medium lending device 3, the member card is returned as it is after the identity confirmation (for example, input of a registered personal identification number). When the membership card is not inserted into the game medium lending device 3, when the counting ball information is stored in the server device 4 or when there is remaining amount information, the membership card is stored in the game medium lending device 3. Return (issue) the counting card. If the counting ball information is not stored in the server device 4 and there is no remaining amount of the input money, the counting card is not returned (issued).

  When the counting card is returned (issued) and it is desired to play a game on another gaming machine 2, the counting card is placed on the game medium lending device 3 provided corresponding to the other gaming machine 2. By inserting, the game can be started (replayed) in the same procedure as the membership card (excluding identity verification). In the above case, the replay based on the accumulated ball information is referred to as “reserved ball replay”, and the replay based on the counted retained ball information is referred to as “retained ball replay”.

[Configuration of display device for game]
Next, the configuration of the game display device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game display device 1 includes a housing 10, a screen unit 11 </ b> A, a projector body (projection means) 12, a reflector 13, and an operation unit 14 as basic components. The housing 10 houses a control unit (not shown) for controlling the operation of the entire game display device 1 in addition to the projector main body 12, the reflector 13, and the operation unit 14. The screen unit 11 </ b> A is attached so as to cover the opening surface 10 </ b> A provided on the front surface side of the housing 10. In the first embodiment, as shown as an example in FIGS. 5A to 5C, three types of replaceable screen units 11A to 11C are prepared. FIGS. 2 to 4 show a standard type screen unit 11A, and this screen unit 11A will be basically used unless otherwise specified, but any screen unit may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the housing 10 is formed in a rectangular box shape so as to have a bottom surface 10a, left and right side surfaces 10b and 10c, a back surface 10d, an upper surface 10e, and an opening surface 10A on the front surface side. The projector body 12 is installed at the rear of the bottom surface 10a, and the operation unit 14 is installed at the front of the bottom surface 10a. A reflector 13 is installed on the upper surface of the back surface 10d.

  The screen unit 11A is formed to have a front portion 11a that covers the opening surface 10A of the housing 10, and left and right side portions 11b and 11c that are detachably fixed to the side surfaces 10b and 10c of the housing 10. Yes. 11 A of screen units have the screen (projection part) 110A provided in opening 11aa of the front part 11a, and the LED board 111 provided in the right-and-left both sides in the rear surface of the front part 11a, as shown in FIG.

  In addition to the opening 11aa for disposing the screen 110A, the front surface 11a has a light emitting surface 111a that emits light on the left and right sides of the screen 110A, and an opening 112 for exposing the buttons 14A to 14F of the operation unit 14 to the front. And are provided.

  The screen 110A is a transmissive type that is displayed by projecting a projected image from the rear. For example, the screen 110A is mainly formed of a transparent glass plate, an acrylic plate, or a resin film, and is milky white when not projected. , Translucent or gray. The screen 110A of the screen unit 11A is formed to have a uniform thickness over the entire surface. Such a screen 110 </ b> A has a uniformly flat back-side incident surface 1100 (FIG. 4) on which light projected from the projector main body 12 is incident, and light incident on the incident surface 1100 is transmitted to project a projected image. Is displayed on the front side display surface 1101 (FIG. 3). The screens 110B and 110C of the other screen units 11B and 11C are formed so that the incident surface 1100 is the same as the screen 110A of the screen unit 11A, but the display surface 1101 is different, which will be described later. .

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the light emitting surface 111 a is configured by a plate member having translucency, and the LED substrate 111 is provided on the back side thereof. Although not particularly shown, the LED substrate 111 has a plurality of LEDs mounted thereon, and is connected to the control unit on the housing 10 side via the connector 111A and the cable 111B. FIG. 4 shows a connector 111A and a cable 111B corresponding to one LED board 111, but the other LED board 111 is also provided with a connector and a cable, and the other LED board 111 is also a connector. And connected to the control unit via a cable.

  By this control unit, a plurality of LEDs on the LED substrate 111 are turned on or blinked, and the light of these LEDs is irradiated forward through the light emitting surface 111a. The other screen units 11B and 11C are not provided with a light emitting unit, which will be described later.

  The light emitting surface 111a is configured by a plate-like member having translucency, but is not limited thereto, and at least a part thereof is configured by a member that has translucency and does not have translucency partially. You may do it.

  Moreover, in the part which has translucency, the sheet | seat which has a decorative property may be arrange | positioned between an LED board and a plate-shaped member, or the colored decoration which has translucency may be given to the plate-shaped member itself. . In such a case, the LED substrate functions as a light emitting means having a light source, while the plate-like member functions as a decorative member decorated by the light emitting means. Those having characteristics such as polarization, refraction, reflection and the like are applied.

  The projector main body 12 projects light for displaying information about a game on a screen as a projected image. For example, a liquid crystal type using a liquid crystal panel or a DLP (Digital Micromirror Device) element using a DLP (Digital Micromirror Device) element is used. A registered trademark (Digital Light Processing) system is applied.

  The projector body (projection means) 12 is connected to a control unit (not shown), and the operation is controlled by this control unit. The projector main body 12 includes a liquid crystal panel or a DMD element, an LED or a lamp as a light source, a dichroic mirror, a projection lens, and the like. The projection lens can be adjusted in the optical axis direction.

  Such a projector body 12 is arranged so that light emitted from the projection lens is directed directly to the reflector 13. When the screen units 11A to 11C are attached, focus adjustment can be performed by finely adjusting the projection lens of the projector main body 12 in the optical axis direction. Thereby, it is possible to project a clear projected image that is accurately focused on any of the screens 110A to 110C of the screen units 11A to 11C.

  The reflector 13 is composed of a member that reflects light, and the light incident from the projector main body 12 is reflected toward the opening surface 10A of the housing 10 (the incident surface 1100 of the screen 110A). It is installed on the back surface 10d in a posture inclined with respect to 10A.

  The operation unit 14 has a plurality of buttons 14A to 14F that can be operated by a player or the like side by side. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the operation unit 14 is provided with a switching button 14A, a history button 14B, a call button 14C, a setting button 14D, a confirmation button 14E, and a cross button 14F in order from the left side. Yes. The operation unit 14 is connected to a control unit (not shown). When an operation of each button 14A to 14F is detected by a switch (not shown), a detection signal is supplied from the switch to the control unit. Display control is performed accordingly.

  The switch button 14A is a button for switching a graph display or a numerical display described later. The history button 14B is a button for displaying today's game history. The call button 14C is a button for calling a store clerk in the amusement hall. The setting button 14D is a button for changing display settings and the like. The confirmation button 14E is a button for confirming various settings. The cross button 14F is a button for performing numerical value change and scroll operation.

  5A to 5C show replaceable screen units 11A to 11C, and FIGS. 6A to 6C show display areas on the screens of the screen units 11A to 11C, respectively. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the same or similar component in screen unit 11A-11C. Although not particularly illustrated, the housing 10 is applied to any of the screen units 11A to 11C.

  A screen unit 11A shown in FIG. 5A is the same as that shown in FIGS. The screen unit 11A is configured as a display surface 1101 in which the entire front side of the screen 110A is uniformly flat. As shown in FIG. 6A, the projection image V1 is projected on the center of the display surface 1101, and the projection image V2 is projected on the left end when viewed from the front of the display surface 1101. A projected image V3 is projected on the right end as viewed from the front. In addition, as described above, the screen 110 </ b> A has a flat incident surface 1100 on the back side.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7, as the projected image V1 on the screen 110A, a chart image showing a line graph indicating the number of medals obtained from the start of the game is displayed. As the projected image V2, a text image indicating the number of bonuses executed today and the number of accumulated games is displayed.

  As the projected image V3, a text image indicating the past number of bonuses and the cumulative number of games as a history is displayed. The light incident surface is the incident surface 1100, but the light projection surface (display surface) is the back region of the LED substrate 111 and the upper and lower regions of the incident surface 1100 (such as the front portion 11a). In addition, left and right regions (side portions 11b and 11c) may also be included.

  The surface on which the light is projected in this way may be included inside the screen unit as long as the projected image can be projected in a region in front of the projector main body 12 or in front of the reflector 13.

  The screen unit 11B shown in FIG. 5B is configured as a display surface 1101 (hereinafter, the screen 110B is referred to as a “first display surface 1101”) in which the central portion on the front side of the screen 110B is uniformly flat. On the other hand, a second display surface 1101B is formed on the left and right ends of the front side of the screen 110B.

  The second display surface 1101B is formed to have a thickness ahead of the first display surface 1101, thereby having a step with the first display surface 1101 and being partitioned into rectangles. Note that the screen unit 11B of this embodiment is not provided with a light emitting surface, and instead, the second display surfaces 1101B on the left and right sides are arranged up to the region near the left and right ends of the screen unit 11B.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the projection image V1 is projected onto the first display surface 1101 of the screen 110B, and the projection image V2 is projected onto the second display surface 1101B on the left side when the screen 110B is viewed from the front. Then, the projected image V3 is projected onto the second display surface 1101B on the right side when the screen 110B is viewed from the front.

  The projection images V1 to V3 have basically the same contents as the image shown in FIG. 7, but the second display surfaces 1101B on the left and right sides display a projection image V2 that includes, for example, a message image in addition to the text image. , V3 can be displayed. This will be described later.

  Although not particularly shown, the screen 110B is also formed with an incident surface on which light projected from the projector main body 12 is incident on the back side corresponding to the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101B. The incident surface of such a screen 110B is also a flat surface.

  The screen unit 11C shown in FIG. 5C is configured as a display surface 1101 having a uniformly flat front surface side central portion of the screen 110C (hereinafter, the screen 110C is also referred to as “first display surface 1101”). On the other hand, a second display surface 1101C is formed on the left and right ends of the front side of the screen 110C.

  The second display surface 1101C is formed to have a thickness in front of the first display surface 1101 and thereby has a step with the first display surface 1101 and is generally partitioned into a trapezoidal shape. The long side portion 1101Ca of the second display surface 1101C is located in the vicinity of the left and right end portions of the screen 110C, and the short side portion 1101Cb of the second display surface 1101C is located closer to the center portion than the left and right end portions of the screen 110C.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the thickness W1 of the long side portion 1101Ca is formed larger than the thickness W2 of the short side portion 1101Cb, and the thickness gradually increases from the short side portion 1101Cb to the long side portion 1101Ca. It is getting bigger. The screen unit 11C is also not provided with a light emitting surface, and the second display surfaces 1101C on the left and right sides are arranged with a sufficient size.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, the projection image V1 is projected onto the first display surface 1101 of the screen 110C, and the projection image V2 is projected onto the second display surface 1101C on the left side when the screen 110C is viewed from the front. Then, the projected image V3 is projected onto the second display surface 1101C on the right side when the screen 110C is viewed from the front. The projected images V1 to V3 have basically the same contents as the image shown in FIG. Although not particularly illustrated, the screen 110C is also formed with an incident surface on which light projected from the projector main body 12 is incident on the back side corresponding to the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101C. The incident surface of such a screen 110C is also a flat surface.

[Screen display principle and appearance]
Next, the display principle and appearance of the screens 110A to 110C will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case of the screen 110 </ b> A, the light beam α projected from the projector main body 12 is reflected by the reflector 13, then passes through the incident surface 1100 of the screen 110 </ b> A and reaches the upper end of the display surface 1101. . The light beam β projected from the projector main body 12 is reflected by the reflector 13 and then passes through the incident surface 1100 of the screen 110A to reach the lower end of the display surface 1101.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 10 in part of the screen 110A, between the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the display surface 1101, projection images V1 to V3 indicating various game information (projection image V3 is not shown). Is displayed. On the left and right outside of the left and right projection images V2 and V3, the LEDs are turned on and off according to the gaming state and the like through the light emitting surface 111a (the right light emitting surface 111a is not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 9, also in the case of the screen 110 </ b> C, the light beam α projected from the projector main body 12 is reflected by the reflector 13 and then passes through the incident surface 1100 of the screen 110 </ b> C. Reach the top edge. The light beam β projected from the projector main body 12 is reflected by the reflector 13 and then passes through the incident surface 1100 of the screen 110C to reach the lower end portion of the first display surface 1101. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, the projected image V1 is displayed on the first display surface 1101 in substantially the same manner as in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the vicinity of the short side portion 1101Cb of the second display surface 1101 having a predetermined thickness W2 from the incident surface 1100, the arrival positions of the light beams α and β are displaced downward by h1 and h1 ′, respectively, due to the refraction action. Further, in the vicinity of the long side portion 1101Ca of the second display surface 1101 having a predetermined thickness W1 larger than the thickness W2, the arrival positions of the light rays α and β are further displaced downward by h2 and h2 ′, respectively, due to the refraction action.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 12, unlike the case of FIG. 10, on the second display surface 1101C, the projected images V2 and V3 (projected images V3, which are shifted downward and deformed into parallelograms as they go to the left and right sides). Is not shown).

  Based on the same display principle, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of the screen 110B, the projected image V1 is displayed on the first display surface 1101 in substantially the same manner as in FIG. 10, while the second display surface 1101B is displayed. The projected images V2 and V3 (the projected image V3 is not shown) are displayed at positions shifted downward from the case of FIG. A message image is also displayed as a projected image V2a on the second display surface 1101B of the screen 110B. It should be noted that the screen 110B can be replaced by a light emitting surface 111a where the projected image V2a is displayed.

  Further, by replacing the screen unit 11A with the screen unit 11B (from the screen unit 11B to the screen unit 11A), the decorative function is changed from the light emitting surface 111a to the display surface of the projected image V2a (from the display surface of the projected image V2a to the light emitting surface 111a). Can be switched.

  In short, in the game display device 1 according to the first embodiment, in any of the screen units 11A to 11C, the projection distance from the projector main body 12 to the incident surface 1100 of the screens 110A to 110C is constant, and the projected images V1 to V3. The visual change is caused only by the thickness and position of the screens 110A to 110C. For this reason, the function for adjusting and correcting the projection image according to the projection distance can be made as simple as the minimum necessary function, or the function itself can be omitted. Thereby, the compatibility of screen unit 11A-11C can be improved.

  According to such a game display device 1, the visual impression of the projected images V2 and V3 on the display surfaces 1101, 1101B, and 1101C can be changed by replacing the screens 110A to 110C together with the screen units 11A to 11C. For example, the display form can be freely changed by simply replacing the screens 110A to 110C in accordance with the layout of the game hall and the design of the gaming machine, and the design and diversity of the display form can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the game display device 1 to which the screen 110A shown in FIG. 10 is applied, the projection image V1 displayed on the display surface 1101 and the light emission mode of the light emitting surface 111a are linked to each other, or the display and light emission are performed in the same pattern. Furthermore, since the light emitting surface 111a can perform light emission display in a completely different manner from the display of the projected image, the design and diversity of the display form can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the distance from the projector main body 12 to the incident surface 1100 is constant for any of the screens 110A to 110C. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the distance may not be partially constant. It is good also as an incident surface which has an unevenness | corrugation. That is, if there is a common part at least on the incident surfaces of the plurality of screens, the optical path length from the projector body is constant in the common part, so that the projected image is changed only by changing the thickness of the part. And thus the visual effect can be easily enhanced.

  Also, according to the game display device 1 to which each of the screens 110A to 110C shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 is applied, the incident surface 1100 of any of the screens 110A to 110C is formed of a uniform surface, and the incident surface 1 Since the distance to 1100 is constant, the optical system such as the reflector 13 that forms the optical path from the projector main body 12 to the incident surface 1100 can be simply configured, while the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101B. 1101C, the visual effect can be easily enhanced by changing the visual impression of the projected images V2 and V3.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, according to the gaming display device 1, the projected images V2 on the display surfaces 1101, 1101B, and 1101C can be obtained simply by replacing the screens 110A to 110C disposed on the opening surface 10A of the housing 10. , V3 can change the visual impression, the display form can be freely changed, and the design and diversity of the display form can be enhanced.

Second Embodiment
Next, a screen unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the screen unit 11A shown in FIG. 13, an LED substrate 111 is provided on the back side of each light emitting surface 111a. Further, one LED substrate 111 on the left side when viewed from the back side is provided on the LED substrate 111. A relay board 113 that is directly connected and connected to the other LED board 111 via a connection line 114 is provided.

  The relay board 113 is connected to the control unit on the housing 10 side via the cable 111B by a so-called BtoB connection method. The connection line 114 bypasses the opening 11aa from the relay board 113 and is connected to the other LED board 111. The connection line 114 is laid through the guide member 115 so as not to hang down to the incident surface 1100. Note that the relay board 113 may be connected to the cable 111B via the connector 111A.

  A signal from the control unit is supplied to one LED board 111 via the cable 111B and the relay board 113, and is supplied to the other LED board 111 via the relay board 113 and the connection line 114. Thereby, the plurality of LEDs on both LED boards 111 are turned on or blinked, and the light of the LEDs is irradiated forward through the light emitting surface 111a.

  According to such a configuration, since it is only necessary to connect the two LED boards 111 and the control unit with one connection cable 111B, the connection work when replacing the screen unit 11A can be performed more easily.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, an LED substrate 20 is provided on the side surface 10 b of the housing 10, and a movable decorative sheet 30 is disposed so as to face the LED substrate 20. A guide member 31 that supports the upper end of the movable decorative sheet 30 so that it can be guided in the front-rear direction and a drive mechanism 32 that moves the movable decorative sheet 30 in the front-rear direction are provided on the upper portion of the side surface 10b.

  The drive mechanism 32 is connected to a control unit provided in the housing 10 and its operation is controlled by this control unit. Although not particularly illustrated, the LED substrate 20, the movable decorative sheet 30, the guide member 31, and the drive mechanism 32 are also provided on the side surface 10 c of the housing 10.

  The side portions 11b and 11c of the screen unit 11A facing the side surfaces 10b and 10c are formed of a material having at least a light transmitting property in the region facing the LED substrate 20, preferably a transparent member. A fixed decorative sheet 40 is attached to the inner surface of the side portion 11b.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the fixed decorative sheet 40 is also attached to the inner surface of the side portion 11c. Here, the region facing the LED substrate 20 is a light-transmitting material, but at least the portion of the side portion 11b or the side portion 11c to which the LED light provided on the LED substrate 20 is irradiated is irradiated. If it exists, it will not specifically limit to the part which has a light transmittance. Further, for example, even if the light emitting surface 111a is light transmissive but the side portion 11b is not light transmissive, the light contrast is increased on the light emitting surface 111a by guiding the light from the LED to the front side. it can.

  The movable decorative sheet 30 is composed of a light-transmitting resin sheet having a planar rectangular shape. The movable decorative sheet 30 has a plurality of light guide holes 30 </ b> A corresponding to the plurality of LEDs 20 </ b> A (see FIG. 16) on the LED substrate 20 and having an opening area that at least exposes the LEDs 20 </ b> A. The diameter of the light guide hole 30A is, for example, about 1 mm. The position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 30A matches the position distribution of the plurality of LEDs 20A.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the movable decorative sheet 30 is moved in the front-rear direction along the guide member 31 by the operation of the drive mechanism 32. As a result, the light guide hole 30A does not directly guide the light of the LED 20A outward, or does not guide the light of the LED 20A directly outward due to a positional shift (FIGS. 16A and 16B). reference).

  As with the movable decorative sheet 30, the fixed decorative sheet 40 is composed of a planar rectangular light-transmitting resin sheet, and characters, patterns, etc. are printed on its surface. The fixed decorative sheet 40 is also formed with a plurality of light guide holes 40A having an opening area similar to that of the light guide holes 30A. The diameter of the light guide hole 40A is, for example, about 1 mm like the light guide hole 30A.

  The position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 40A matches the position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 30A. That is, the plurality of light guide holes 40A in the fixed decorative sheet 40 match the position distribution of the plurality of LEDs 20A, and the fixed decorative sheet 40 is attached to the position where the light guide holes 40A and the LEDs 20A face each other.

  Thereby, as the movable decorative sheet 30 moves in the front-rear direction, the light guide hole 40A directly guides the light of the LED 20A outwardly by overlapping the light guide hole 30A, or the position of the light guide hole 30A. Due to the shift, the light from the LED 20A is not directly guided outward (see FIGS. 16A and 16B).

  The position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 40A matches the position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 30A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one light guide hole 40A and one light guide hole 30A. As long as the positions match. Matching the position in this case means a position where at least the light of the LED can pass outward through the light guide hole, and is not limited to a specific position.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, when the movable decorative sheet 30 is positioned so that at least a part of the LED 20A and the light guide hole 30A overlap, the light guide hole 30A is at least the light guide hole 40A of the fixed decorative sheet 40. It overlaps with a part. In this case, the light of the LED 20A is directly guided outward from the portion where the light guide hole 30A and the light guide hole 40A overlap. As a result, on the side surfaces 10b and 10c of the housing 10, it is possible to visually recognize characters and designs drawn on the fixed decorative sheet 40 with relatively high illuminance and high contrast.

  On the other hand, when the movable decorative sheet 30 is positioned so as to be displaced from the LED 20A without overlapping the light guide hole 30A with the light guide hole 40A, as shown in FIG. The light guide holes 30A and 40A cannot travel outward. As a result, on the side surfaces 10b and 10c of the housing 10, it is possible to visually recognize characters and designs drawn on the fixed decorative sheet 40 with relatively low illuminance and low contrast.

  According to such a game display device 1 according to the third embodiment, as the movable decorative sheet 30 moves from a position where the light guide holes 30A, 40A overlap to a position where they do not overlap, the light guide holes 30A, The overlapping portion of 40A gradually decreases, and the light guided from the LED 20A to the side surfaces 10b and 10c through these light guide holes 30A and 40A gradually decreases.

  That is, the movable decorative sheet 30 is moved with respect to the fixed decorative sheet 40 so as to be shifted by a predetermined dimension that is equal to or larger than the diameter of the light guide holes 30A, 40A, and the illuminance according to the degree of overlap between the light guide holes 30A, 40A. Therefore, the contrast of the images displayed by the decorative sheets 30 and 40 facing each other can be easily changed by adjusting the illuminance, and the visual effect can be easily enhanced.

  Further, according to the gaming display device 1 according to the third embodiment, since the LED substrate 20 and the drive mechanism 32 are provided on the housing 10 side, the screen unit 11A has a screen unit 11A as compared with that according to the fourth embodiment described later. Light weight and simplification can be achieved, and further, wiring work can be saved.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming display device 1 according to the fourth embodiment is different from that according to the third embodiment described above only in the positional relationship between the movable decorative sheet 30 and the fixed decorative sheet 40. Therefore, the same or similar components as those according to the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the game display device 1 according to the fourth embodiment, the fixed decorative sheet 40 is disposed so as to face the LED substrate 20 provided on the side surface 10 b of the housing 10. On the other hand, the movable decorative sheet 30 is disposed on the side portion 11b of the screen unit 11A so as to face the fixed decorative sheet 40.

  A guide member 31 that supports the upper end of the movable decorative sheet 30 so that it can be guided in the front-rear direction and a drive mechanism 32 that moves the movable decorative sheet 30 in the front-rear direction are provided on the upper side of the side portion 11b. The drive mechanism 32 is connected to a control unit provided in the housing 10 via a cable (not shown), and the operation is controlled by this control unit. Although not particularly shown, the LED board 20 and the fixed decorative sheet 40 are also provided on the side surface 10c of the housing 10, and the movable decorative sheet 30, the guide member 31, and the driving mechanism 32 are also provided on the side portion 11c of the screen unit 11A. It has been.

  The fixed decorative sheet 40 is fixed so that the plurality of light guide holes 40A match the position distribution of the plurality of LEDs 20A. On the other hand, characters, pictures, and the like are drawn on the surface of the movable decorative sheet 30, and the movable decorative sheet 30 moves in the front-rear direction along the guide member 31 by the operation of the drive mechanism 32. As a result, the light guide hole 30A overlaps the light guide hole 40A and directly guides the light from the LED 20A to the outside, or does not guide the light from the LED 20A directly to the outside due to misalignment with the light guide hole 30A. It becomes.

  That is, even with the display device 1 for gaming according to the fourth embodiment, the light guide holes 30A and 40A are moved to each other from the position where the light guide holes 30A and 40A overlap to the position where they do not overlap. The overlapped portion gradually becomes smaller, and the light guided from the LED 20A to the side surfaces 10b and 10c through these light guide holes 30A and 40A gradually decreases.

  Thereby, the movable decorative sheet 30 is moved with respect to the fixed decorative sheet 40 so as to be shifted by a predetermined dimension that is equal to or larger than the diameter of the light guide holes 30A, 40A, and according to the overlapping state of the light guide holes 30A, 40A. Since the illuminance can be changed, the contrast of the images displayed by the decorative sheets 30 and 40 facing each other can be easily changed by adjusting the illuminance, and thus the visual effect can be easily enhanced.

  Here, FIG. 18 shows an example in which the decorative sheets 30 and 40 are applied to the pachinko gaming machine 2a, and FIG. 19 shows an example in which the decorative sheets 30 and 40 are applied to the pachislot gaming machine 2b. In the pachinko gaming machine 2a and the pachislot gaming machine 2b, the movable decorative sheet 30 and the fixed decorative sheet 40 can be arranged behind the light-transmitting decorative panels 50 and 51 provided on the front surface of the housing. According to such a pachinko gaming machine 2a or a pachislot gaming machine 2b, the optically similar operational effect to the gaming display device 1 shown in FIGS. 14 and 17 can be obtained.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the gaming display device 1 according to the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the entire front surface of the screen unit 11D is configured by a concave screen 110D, and the entire front side of the screen 110D is gently inclined. A concave display surface 1101 having The game display device 1 is omitted from the light emitting surface and buttons.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, an LED substrate 60 and a reflection plate 61 are provided on the outside of the back surface 10 d of the housing 10 that is the back surface side of the reflector 13. A plurality of LEDs 60A are mounted on the LED substrate 60 so as to be annular with respect to the back surface 10d, and the LEDs 60A are arranged so that light can be irradiated toward the reflection plate 61. Such light from the LED 60A is reflected by the reflecting plate 61 to illuminate the periphery of the game display device 1 and the periphery of the screen 110A from the rear.

  According to such a game display device 1, a projected image can be projected on the entire display surface 1101 of the screen 110 </ b> D, and the optically similar effect to that shown in FIG. 5A can be obtained. The decoration effect can be enhanced by the light from behind by the LED 60A.

  In the fifth embodiment, since the screen 110D is formed in a concave shape, a stereoscopic image having a depth can be displayed. Thereby, the visual effect and the decoration effect can be further enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the gaming display device 1 according to the first modification of the fifth embodiment, the entire front surface of the screen unit 11E is configured by a screen 110E. The central portion on the front side of the screen 110E is configured as a concave first display surface 1101 having a gentle slope, while the left and right end portions on the front side of the screen 110E are thicker forward than the first display surface 1101. In addition, a concave second display surface 1101E is formed that protrudes outward from both left and right ends of the first display surface 1101.

  The second display surface 1101E has a step with the first display surface 1101, and is partitioned into a rectangular shape. According to such a game display device 1, it is possible to project a projection image separately on the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101E of the screen 110E, which is optically similar to that shown in FIG. The same effect can be obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the gaming display device 1 according to the second modification of the fifth embodiment, the front center portion of the screen unit 11F is configured by the screen 110F, while the left and right ends of the screen unit 11F are the screen 110F. And a light emitting surface 111a having a predetermined interval. The central portion of the front side of the screen 110F is configured as a concave first display surface 1101 having a gentle slope, while the left and right ends of the front side of the screen 110F are thicker in front of the first display surface 1101. In addition, a concave second display surface 1101F is formed that partially protrudes outward from the left and right ends of the first display surface 1101.

  The second display surface 1101F and the first display surface 1101 are stepped and substantially partitioned into trapezoids. A light emitting surface 111a is provided behind the second display surface 1101F that protrudes from the left and right ends of the first display surface 1101. According to such a game display device 1, it is possible to project a projection image separately on the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101F of the screen 110F, which is optically similar to that shown in FIG. The same effect can be obtained. In addition, since lighting and blinking of light can be visually recognized through the light emitting surface 111a, a display form different from any of the above-described display devices for games can be presented.

  Further, the second display surfaces 1101E and 1101F are also concave, so that a stereoscopic image having a depth can be displayed together with the first display surface 1101. The second display surfaces 1101E and 1101F may be planar. The LED substrate 60 and the reflecting plate 61 can be omitted as appropriate.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the sixth embodiment, for example, the visual effect and the decorativeness are improved by causing the upper edge (upper side) of the screen 110A (FIG. 6A) of the screen unit 11A in the first embodiment to emit light.

  In the gaming display device 1 according to the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, the rectangular screen 110A has a predetermined thickness and an incident surface (light guide portion) 1100 that transmits light, and a predetermined thickness. And a display surface 1101 (display unit) for displaying a projected image. Further, at least one base (LED base) 70 is installed on the bottom surface 10a of the housing 10 in the vicinity of the lower edge (lower side) of the screen 110A, and the screen 110A facing the lower edge (lower side) of the screen 110A is installed. An irregular reflection portion 72 including an uneven portion for irregularly reflecting light is provided on the upper edge portion (upper side) of the incident surface (light guide portion) 1100.

  At least one light emitting element (LED) 71 is mounted on the substrate 70, and light from the light emitting element 71 passes through the incident surface (light guide part) 1100 of the screen 110 </ b> A and reaches the irregular reflection part 72 where it is irregularly reflected. The

  The irregular reflection portion 72 is provided over the entire upper edge of the screen 110A. Moreover, although the base | substrate 70 may be provided over the whole lower edge part of the screen 110A, you may divide | segment and provide suitably. In addition, the arrangement position and the emission angle of the one or more light emitting elements 71 are appropriately adjusted so that the light from the light emitting elements 71 reaches the entire irregular reflection portion 72 uniformly.

  In the sixth embodiment configured as described above, the light from the light emitting element 71 passes through the incident surface (light guide unit) 1100 of the screen 110A and reaches the irregular reflection unit 72, where it is irregularly reflected and directed toward the player. Is irradiated. Thereby, horizontally long reflected light is formed so as to border the upper edge of the screen 110A, and the visual effect and the decorative effect can be improved. A light shielding member may be provided on the casing 10 side of the irregular reflection portion 72 (not shown) so that the irregularly reflected light does not go inside the casing 10.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 24B, the light from the light emitting element 71 is not all directed to the irregular reflection portion 72, and a part of the light leaks from the gap between the base 70 and the bottom surface 10a. As the irradiation efficiency decreases, the leakage light may be scattered in the housing 10 and the brightness and resolution of the image from the projector main body 12 may be reduced.

  Therefore, in the sixth embodiment, a light shielding member 73 is installed in the gap portion to prevent light leakage to the housing 10. The light shielding member 73 is formed of an elongated strip-shaped thin plate, and is fixed to the lower edge portion of the screen 110A and the end portion of the bottom surface 10a by, for example, adhesion. The material of the light shielding member 73 may be any material such as metal or resin as long as it has a light shielding function, but a material having flexibility is desirable in consideration of workability.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24B, a light shielding member 74 may be appropriately provided around the light emitting element 71 so that the light from the light emitting element 71 does not face the display surface (display unit) 1101 of the screen 110A. .

  Furthermore, in the sixth embodiment, the example in which the irregular reflection member 72 is provided on the upper edge (upper side) of the incident surface (light guide unit) 1100 of the screen 110A has been described. The screen unit 11A may be provided (not shown).

  Of course, the light emitting means according to the sixth embodiment can be applied to the screen units 11B and 11C described in the first embodiment.

  According to the sixth embodiment, the display device for gaming is obtained by causing the light from the light emitting element 71 of the base 70 provided in the vicinity of the lower edge portion of the screen 110A to emit light so as to border the upper edge portion of the screen 110A. 1 visual effect and decorativeness can be improved. In addition, by preventing the occurrence of leaked light from the light emitting element 71 to the inside of the housing 10, the irradiation efficiency is improved and the projected image on the screen 110A is not affected. The base 70 is provided in the vicinity of the upper edge, the left edge, and / or the right edge of the screen 110A, and the irregular reflection part 72 is opposed to each of the lower face of the incident surface (light guide part) 1100 and the right side. You may provide in an edge and / or a left edge. Thereby, each edge part (upper edge part, lower edge part, right edge part, and / or left edge part) of screen 110A can be light-emitted suitably.

  (Modification 1) In Modification 1, as shown in FIG. 25, in order to prevent light leakage to the housing 10, a thin plate-shaped light shielding member having a predetermined height is provided on the housing 10 side of the base 70. (Sidewall) 75 is provided. Thereby, there can exist an effect similar to the said 6th Embodiment.

  (Modification 2) In Modification 2, as shown in FIG. 26, a base 70 having a light-shielding function is arranged in the vertical direction, and light from the light emitting element leaks into the housing 10 by the base 70 itself. To prevent. As a result, the same operational effects as those of the sixth embodiment can be obtained, and the number of parts can be reduced.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the seventh embodiment, for example, the upper edge portion of the concave screen 110D shown in FIG. 18 is caused to emit light, thereby improving the visual effect and the decorativeness.

  In the gaming display device 1 according to the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the screen 110D has a predetermined thickness and an incident surface 1100 (light guide) that transmits light, and has a predetermined thickness and a projected image. It comprises a display surface 1101 (display unit) for display. In addition, at least one substrate (LED substrate) 70 is installed on the bottom surface 10a of the housing 10 in the vicinity of the lower edge portion of the screen 110D, and light is incident on the upper edge portion of the incident surface (light guide portion) 1100 of the screen 110D. The irregular reflection part 72 which consists of the uneven | corrugated | grooved part etc. which diffusely reflect is provided.

  The irregular reflection part 72 is provided over the entire upper edge of the screen 110D, as in the sixth embodiment. Moreover, although the base | substrate 70 may be provided over the whole lower edge part of screen 110D, you may divide | segment and provide suitably. In addition, the arrangement position and the emission angle of the one or more light-emitting elements 71 are appropriately adjusted so that the light from the light-emitting elements reaches the entire irregular reflection portion 72 uniformly.

  Thereby, horizontally long reflected light that borders the upper edge of the screen 110D is formed, and the visual effect and the decoration effect can be improved. In addition, in the figure shown in FIG. 25, although the LED board 60 and the reflecting plate 61 are provided in the back surface of the reflector 13, these can be abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  Further, in order to prevent light from the light emitting element 71 from leaking from the gap between the base 70 and the bottom surface 10a, a light shielding member 73 is provided in the gap to prevent light from leaking to the housing 10.

  Further, a light shielding member may be appropriately provided around the light emitting element 71 so that the light from the light emitting element 71 does not go to the display surface 1101 of the screen 110D (see FIG. 24B).

  According to the seventh embodiment, similarly to the sixth embodiment, the upper edge of the screen 110D is bordered by the light from the light emitting element 71 of the base 70 provided in the vicinity of the lower edge of the screen 110D. By making it emit light, the visual effect and decoration of the display device 1 for games can be improved. In addition, by preventing the occurrence of leakage light from the light emitting element 71 to the inside of the housing 10, the irradiation efficiency is improved and the projected image on the screen 110D is not affected. Further, similarly to the sixth embodiment, the base 70 is provided in the vicinity of the upper edge, the left edge, and / or the right edge of the screen 110D, and the irregular reflection portion 72 is opposed to the incident surface (light guide portion). ) It may be provided at the lower edge, the right edge and / or the left edge of 1100. Thereby, each edge part (upper edge part, lower edge part, right edge part, and / or left edge part) of screen 110D can be light-emitted suitably.

  (Modification 1) As shown in FIG. 28, Modification 1 has a light shielding function to prevent light from the light emitting element 71 from leaking into the housing 10 from the gap between the base 70 and the bottom surface 10a. The bottom surface 10a is deformed so as to close the gap. Thereby, while having the same effect as the said 7th Embodiment, reduction of a number of parts can be aimed at.

  (Modification 2) In Modification 2, as shown in FIG. 29, a base 70 having a light shielding function is arranged in the vertical direction, and light from the light emitting element leaks into the housing 10 by the base 70 itself. To prevent. As a result, the same operational effects as those of the seventh embodiment can be achieved, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  In the first and second modifications, the LED substrate 60 and the reflection plate 61 can be omitted as appropriate.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, a gaming apparatus according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the gaming apparatus G1 according to the eighth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 30, the gaming apparatus G1 includes a housing G10 and a screen unit G11 including a screen G110 having a concave front surface as a whole. The housing G10 has a base G101 and a projector housing G102.

  FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming apparatus G1. As shown in FIG. 31, the base G101 has a flat plate-like back surface portion G101a and a bottom surface portion G101b, and constitutes a back wall and a bottom wall of the housing G10, respectively. The projector main body 12 is attached to the bottom surface portion G101b so as to be placed thereon. Moreover, the reflector 13 is arrange | positioned so that the inner wall of the back part G101a may be followed.

  The projector housing G102 is attached to the bottom surface portion G101b so as to cover the projector body 12, thereby housing the projector body 12 in the internal space. The internal space is opened upward so that the image light emitted from the projector main body 12 can reach the reflector 13 disposed on the back surface portion G101a. The screen unit G11 is attached so as to cover the reflector 13, and is configured to irradiate the screen G110 with the image light reflected by the reflector 13.

  As described above, the gaming device G1 of the eighth embodiment is a gaming display device that functions as a transmissive projector device, as in the above-described embodiment, but is not limited thereto. For example, the gaming device may be a gaming display device in which a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) is incorporated. Further, the gaming device is not limited to the gaming display device, and may be, for example, a gaming medium rental device, a gaming machine decoration unit provided in the gaming machine, or the like.

  In the following description of the eighth embodiment, for the sake of convenience, the direction perpendicular to the main surface of the back surface part G101a may be referred to as the front-rear direction. In the front-rear direction, the screen unit G11 side of the back surface portion G101a may be referred to as the front side (front direction) of the gaming apparatus G1, and the opposite side to the front side may be referred to as the rear side (rear direction, depth direction). Further, the right side and the left side as viewed from the front side may be referred to as the right side (right direction) and the left side (left direction) of the gaming apparatus G1, respectively, and the direction including the right side and the left side may be referred to as the left-right direction. Furthermore, the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction and the left-right direction may be referred to as the up-down direction or the height direction.

  FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing the gaming apparatus G1 from the back side. As shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, a light guide plate G61 is arranged on the rear side of the back surface portion G101a of the base G101 so as to be parallel to the back surface portion G101a. That is, the light guide plate G61 is arranged in parallel in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The light guide plate G61 has translucency so that incident light can be guided. In the eighth embodiment, the light guide plate G61 is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate, but is not limited thereto, and may have any shape such as a circle. As shown in FIG. 32, the light guide plate G61 is fixed to the base G101 by the back substrate cover G62.

  The gaming apparatus G1 is generally arranged above the gaming machine 2 and arranged so that the screen G110 faces the player's face with the screen G110 inclined in the downward direction from the front direction. Is done. At this time, it is preferable that the light guide plate G61 is configured in such a position and / or size that the player can expect the light guide plate G61 above the screen G110.

  FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view showing the gaming apparatus G1 from the back side. As shown in FIG. 33, the light guide plate G61 has an annular opening G61a formed so as to penetrate in the thickness direction. That is, the light guide plate G61 has an annular end face (opening end face G61b) on the opening G61a side. In other words, the opening side end face G61b forms the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61. In addition, in this 8th Embodiment, although the opening G61a is formed in the annular | circular shape, it is not limited to this, A square shape etc. may be sufficient. Further, the opening G61a may have a part of the periphery thereof coincided with the periphery of the light guide plate G61. That is, the opening G61a may be formed by providing a cutout in the light guide plate G61.

  The LED board G60 is disposed so as to be sandwiched between the light guide plate G61 and the base G101. That is, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on the LED substrate G60 that is separate from the light guide plate G61. The LED substrate G60 has a plurality of LEDs G60A mounted at a position facing the opening side end face G61b on the light guide plate G61 side. More specifically, the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged in parallel at equal intervals so as to surround the opening G61a along the opening-side end face G61b in the LED substrate G60. When the opening G61a is formed by a notch, the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged in an arc shape along the notch. Each LED G60A has an emission port in a direction facing the opening side end face G61b. Therefore, the LED board G60 radiates light radially from the plurality of LEDs G60A toward the opening-side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61. In addition, the optical axis of the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A is parallel to the light guide plate G61, and the light incident on the light guide plate G61 travels in the light guide plate G61 to constitute the periphery of the light guide plate G61. The outer end face G61c can be reached. The thickness of the light guide plate G61 is set longer than the length of the LED G60A in the front-rear direction. Thereby, the back substrate cover G62 for fixing the light guide plate G61 is prevented from coming into contact with the LED G60A located in the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61.

  As described above, the light from the plurality of LEDs G60A arranged in the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61 is guided through the light guide plate G61 after being incident from the opening side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61, and outside the light guide plate G61. Illuminate so as to cover the entire region of the end face G61c. Thereby, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A spreads radially in the light guide plate G61 and reaches the outer end face G61c, so that the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 can be illuminated in an annular shape. The light guide plate G61 illuminated from any direction can be visually recognized, and the identification of a gaming machine or the like to which the gaming apparatus G1 is attached can be improved.

  The LED substrate G60 is capable of individually controlling lighting of the plurality of LEDs G60A. The LED board G60 has a memory (not shown) in which a plurality of lighting patterns are stored, and controls the plurality of LEDs G60A with a lighting pattern according to an external signal or the like. For example, the LED board G60 selects a lighting pattern corresponding to an operation performed on a signal indicating a gaming state transmitted from the gaming machine or an input device (not shown) included in the gaming device G1, A plurality of LEDs G60A are controlled based on the lighting pattern. For example, by controlling with a lighting pattern in which the plurality of LEDs G60A are sequentially turned on in the arrangement order, a drive effect such that light flows through the periphery of the light guide plate G61 is possible. In addition, by selecting full-color LEDs for the plurality of LEDs G60A, when a call input from a player is made by operating a touch sensor, which will be described later, etc., red lighting is performed, and when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, yellow blinking is performed. It is possible to perform various notifications.

  The light guide plate G61 is subjected to reflection processing for reflecting a part of the light from the LED G60A in the thickness direction on the base G101 side in the light guide plate G61. The light guide plate G61 is subjected to reflection processing so as to form a shape having design properties, and thus the illumination of the shape emerges on the main surface of the light guide plate G61. Hereinafter, specifically, the reflection processing of the light guide plate G61 will be described with reference to the optical path pattern of light traveling in the light guide plate G61.

  34A and 34B are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of an optical path pattern of light from the LED G60A traveling through the light guide plate G61. As shown in FIG. 34A, when the optical path of the light from the LED G60A is not subjected to reflection processing, the light emitted from the LED G60A enters the light guide plate G61 from the opening-side end surface G61b, and the surface direction in the light guide plate G61 It proceeds in the (vertical direction) and reaches the outer end face G61c. As a result, the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 is illuminated in an annular shape.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34B, the light guide plate G61 has a reflection portion G61d that reflects light traveling in the surface direction (vertical direction) of the light guide plate G61. In the eighth embodiment, the reflecting portion G61d is a recess formed on the main surface of the light guide plate G61 on the opposite side to the LED substrate G60. The reflection part G61d has a reflection surface whose normal is inclined 45 degrees in the thickness direction (front direction) with respect to the optical path of the light from the LED G60A, and transmits light reaching the reflection part G61d in the thickness direction (front) of the light guide plate G61. Direction) to the LED substrate G60 side. The reflection part G61d may be provided inside the light guide plate by processing such as laser processing.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an illumination mode of the light guide plate G61. As shown in FIG. 35, light is emitted radially from the LED G60A (see FIG. 33) disposed in the opening G61a, reaches the outer end face G61c, and illuminates the periphery of the light guide plate G61. Further, part of the light from the LED G60A (see FIG. 33) is reflected in the forward direction by the reflecting portion G61d, and forms a bright spot on the main surface of the light guide plate G61. Since the reflection part G61d is provided so as to form a design, the bright spot formed by reflection by the reflection part G61d stipples the design.

  FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view showing the gaming apparatus G1 from the back side. As shown in FIG. 36, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on an LED substrate G60 separate from the light guide plate G61. The LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 include a positioning portion G60e and a positioning portion G61e for positioning so that the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged at positions facing the opening side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61, respectively. Each is provided.

  Specifically, the alignment part G60e is four through-holes penetrating in the front-rear direction provided at the four corners of the light guide plate G61. The alignment part G61e is four through holes penetrating corresponding to the four alignment parts G60e. An alignment portion G62e is also formed on the rear substrate cover G62 that sandwiches the light guide plate G61 with the LED substrate G60.

  An alignment member G101e for performing alignment in cooperation with the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 is provided on the back surface portion G101a of the base G101. The alignment member G101e has a cylindrical shape with a cross section that engages with the alignment portions G60e, G61e, and G62e, and is longer than the combined thickness of the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the back substrate cover G62. It is provided so as to protrude rearward from the base G101.

  Thus, the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the rear substrate cover G62 are detachably disposed on the base G101. The alignment is performed by sequentially inserting the alignment portions G60e, G61e, and G62e of the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the back substrate cover G62 through the alignment member G101e of the base G101.

  When the light guide plate G61 is aligned, first, the alignment portion G61e of the light guide plate G61 is aligned and inserted into the protruding end portion of the alignment member G101e of the base G101. Then, the light guide plate G61 is moved in the forward direction while being restricted in the vertical and horizontal movements by the alignment member G101e, and is arranged so as to be placed on the LED board G60. As described above, the light guide plate G61 is restricted only to move in the front-rear direction by the alignment member G101e. Thereby, at the time of alignment, it is possible to prevent the light guide plate G61 from coming into contact with the LED G60A provided to be placed on the LED substrate G60.

(Outline of the eighth embodiment)
As described above, the gaming apparatus G1 of the eighth embodiment has a translucent light guide plate that is detachably disposed on the base G101 and is formed so that the opening-side end face G61b having a predetermined shape penetrates in the thickness direction. G61 and a plurality of LEDs G60A respectively arranged at positions facing the opening side end face G61b forming the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61, and the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged in parallel along the opening side end face G61b. The light guide plate G61 is configured to reflect a part of the light guided from the plurality of LEDs G60A through the opening side end face G61b into the light guide plate G61 in the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61. A reflecting portion G61d is formed.

  According to said structure, the light from several LEDG60A arrange | positioned in opening of the light-guide plate G61 is light-guided in the light-guide plate G61 after injecting from the opening side end surface G61b of the light-guide plate G61, and light-guide plate G61 Illuminate so as to cover the entire region of the outer end face G61c. On the other hand, a part of the light guided in the light guide plate G61 by the reflection processing applied to the light guide plate G61 is emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61 by the reflection portion G61d subjected to the reflection processing. Thereby, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A spreads radially in the light guide plate G61 and reaches the outer end face G61c, so that the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 can be illuminated in an annular shape. The light guide plate G61 illuminated from any direction can be visually recognized, and the discrimination of the gaming machine to which the gaming apparatus G1 is attached can be improved. Furthermore, the design can be improved by the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61, and the light guide plate G61 is detachable from the base G101. Therefore, the light guide plate G61 is replaced with a light guide plate G61 having a different design. Therefore, the gaming apparatus G1 can be applied to various types of gaming machines.

  In the gaming apparatus G1 of the eighth embodiment, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on the LED board G60 that is separate from the light guide plate G61. The LED board G60 and the light guide plate G61 include the plurality of LEDs G60A. Positioning portions G60e and G61e for positioning are provided so as to be arranged at positions facing the opening side end face G61b of the optical plate G61.

  According to the above configuration, the arrangement of the light guide plate G61 that is detachably arranged is determined by the alignment portions G60e and G61e so that the plurality of LEDs G60A face the opening-side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61. The Thereby, since the alignment is performed accurately by the alignment units G60e and G61e, it is possible to prevent the visual effect from being deteriorated due to the displacement.

  In the gaming apparatus G1 of the eighth embodiment, the base G101 is provided with an alignment member G101e that performs alignment in cooperation with the LED substrate G60 and the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the light guide plate G61. ing.

  According to the above configuration, the alignment member G101e provided on the base G101 cooperates with the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the LED board G60 and the light guide plate G61 to perform alignment. As a result, the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 are aligned and also aligned with the base G101, so that it is possible to prevent the visual effect from being further lowered due to the displacement.

  In the gaming device G1 of the eighth embodiment, the shape of the opening G61a is annular, and the plurality of LEDs G60A are annularly arranged along the opening-side end face G61b of the annular opening G61a.

  According to the said structure, several LEDG60A is arrange | positioned cyclically | annularly along the opening side end surface G61b in the opening G61a formed cyclically | annularly. Accordingly, the plurality of LEDs G60A are annularly arranged along the opening-side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61, thereby minimizing the number of LEDs G60A and further making the light of the plurality of LEDs G60A more efficient with respect to the light guide plate G61. It is possible to make the outer end face G61c of the light guide plate G61 shine more effectively.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, a gaming apparatus according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention is described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. In the ninth embodiment, different aspects of the projector housing G102 (see FIG. 31 and FIG. 32) described in the eighth embodiment will be described, and the other configurations are the same as those in the eighth embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. To do.

  FIG. 37 is a perspective view of the projector housing F102 included in the gaming apparatus F1 according to the ninth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 37, the projector housing F102 is attached to the base G101 so as to cover the projector body 12 (see FIG. 31) below the screen unit G11, thereby housing the projector body 12 in the internal space. Similar to the eighth embodiment, the internal space is opened upward so that the image light emitted from the projector main body 12 can reach the reflector 13 disposed on the back surface portion G101a. Furthermore, the projector housing F102 of the ninth embodiment has a function of an input device that receives an input from the player and a function of notifying the player. Hereinafter, the projector container F102 will be specifically described.

  The projector housing F102 has an exterior panel F1021 that forms the front outer shape of the projector housing F102. The exterior panel F1021 includes a touch area F1021a, a speaker unit F1021c, and a light receiving unit F1021d.

  The touch area F1021a is a rectangular input area set according to the shape of a touch sensor F1022 (see FIG. 38) described later. The touch region F1021a is provided with a translucent part F1021b having translucency so that light irradiated from the back side can be transmitted. In the ninth embodiment, the translucent part F1021b includes a rectangular design indicating the touch area F1021a, a picture indicating “hand” and a text indicating “CALL” arranged in the rectangular design. It is not limited to. In the ninth embodiment, the exterior panel F1021 is formed of a light-transmitting material and printed with non-transparent ink so as to leave the light-transmitting portion F1021b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a light-transmitting material may be provided so as to be flush with the exterior panel F1021, or may simply be a through-hole penetrating the exterior panel F1021. Further, the light transmitting part F1021b may be provided with an optical sheet (optical film) for irregularly reflecting light on the back side after forming a through hole penetrating the exterior panel F1021.

  The speaker unit F1021c is a through hole for outputting sound from a speaker F10253 (see FIGS. 38 and 39) described later to the outside. The light receiving unit F1021d is an input device for receiving an external infrared signal or the like.

  FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view of projector housing F102. As shown in FIG. 38, the projector housing F102 includes the exterior panel F1021, the touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023, the LED array F1024 provided on the upper edge of the light guide plate F1023, the substrate F1025, and the frame. It has a body F1026 and a housing base F1027.

  The housing base F1027 forms the outer shape of the projector housing F102 with the exterior panel F1021, and houses the touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023, the LED array F1024, and the substrate F1025 with the exterior panel F1021. In addition, the housing base F1027 is provided with a light receiving element for the above-described speaker and the light receiving unit F1021d to receive an optical signal from the outside. The projector body 12 (see FIG. 31) is housed on the opposite side of the housing base F1027 from the exterior panel F1021. In addition, the housing base F1027 is provided with a speaker F10253 for outputting sound from the speaker unit F1021c in the upper left part on the front side.

  The substrate F1025 has a function of receiving input from the touch sensor F1022 and the light receiving unit F1021d and a function of controlling lighting of the LED array F1024.

  The LED array F1024 is an LED unit in which a plurality of full-color LEDs are arranged in parallel, and emits light in a planar shape from the upper edge of the light guide plate F1023 toward the light guide plate F1023. The light guide plate F1023 is provided on the back side of the touch sensor F1022, and advances the light from the LED array F1024 while being reflected by the reflection sheet provided on the rear side of the light guide plate F1023, and is provided on the front side of the light guide plate F1023. Surface light is emitted from the diffused sheet. That is, the light guide plate F1023 has a function of guiding light from the LED array F1024 through the touch sensor F1022 in the direction of the light transmitting portion F1021b of the exterior panel F1021 provided on the front surface side. Thereby, the translucent part F1021b which has translucency is illuminated.

  The touch sensor F1022 has translucency and is arranged in association with the touch area F1021a on the back side of the exterior panel F1021. Thereby, the touch sensor F1022 can detect a touch input to the touch area F1021a by the player.

  The touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023 on which the LED array F1024 is arranged, and the substrate F1025 are attached to the frame F1026 and attached to the central portion of the housing base F1027 on the exterior panel F1021 side.

  FIG. 39 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of projector housing F102. As illustrated in FIG. 39, the substrate F1025 includes a control circuit F10250, a ROMF 10251, a RAMF 10252, and a communication interface F10254. The control circuit F10250 includes a CPU and a circuit for controlling the LED array F1024 and the speaker F10253. The ROMF 10251 stores a lighting pattern for controlling the lighting of the LED array. The RAMF 10252 temporarily stores input information from the outside. The communication interface F10254 is for communicating with, for example, the LED board G60 (see FIG. 33) in addition to the gaming machine 2 (see FIG. 1). The communication from the gaming machine 2 may be performed via the LED board G60 or a control board (not shown) that controls the LED board G60. Further, instead of directly receiving a signal from the gaming machine, it may be received indirectly from another device, for example, a server or a controller in the game hall.

  As described above, the substrate F1025 is configured to be able to change the illumination of the light transmitting portion F1021b based on information from the touch sensor F1022 or the gaming machine 2. Moreover, since it is connected to the LED board G60 for illuminating the light guide plate G61 disposed on the back surface of the gaming apparatus G1, for example, the illumination of the light transmitting part F1021b and the illumination of the light guide plate G61 are synchronized. It is possible to perform various effects and notifications.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart of control processing executed by the control circuit F10250. The operation of the control circuit F10250 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 40, first, the control circuit F10250 determines whether or not there is an input (S1). The input includes an input to the touch sensor F1022 by the player and an input of a signal indicating a gaming state from the gaming machine 2. If there is no input (S1: NO), step S1 is executed again. There may be a control process when there is no input. For example, as long as there is no input to the touch sensor F1022, you may continue illuminating the translucent part F1021b (LED array F1024) in a predetermined | prescribed aspect.

  When there is an input (S1: YES), the control circuit F10250 determines the input type (S2). Thereafter, the control circuit F10250 determines a control target (S3). That is, the control circuit F10250 selects an actuator to be controlled according to the input type. The actuator includes an LED array F1024, a speaker F10253, and a plurality of LEDs G60A on the LED substrate G60. That is, the ROMF 10251 stores a data table in which actuators to be controlled according to the input type are associated, and the control circuit F10250 acquires the actuator according to the input type with reference to the data table.

  Then, the control circuit F10250 selects a predetermined control pattern for how to control the actuator (S4). That is, the ROMF 10251 stores a data table in which the actuator control pattern corresponding to the input type is associated, and the control circuit F10250 refers to the data table and acquires the control pattern for each actuator.

  Thereafter, the control circuit F10250 controls the actuator with the selected control pattern (S5) and ends the process. Specifically, when there is an input from the player to the touch sensor F1022, control is performed to change the illumination mode of the light transmitting portion F1021b (LED array F1024) to a predetermined pattern. In addition, when controlling several LEDG60A according to the input to touch sensor F1022, etc., the control circuit F10250 transmits a control signal to the control board which controls LED board G60 or LED board G60, and several The LEDG 60A is controlled.

  Further, when a touch operation is performed by the player, the control circuit F10250 emits the LED G60A in a predetermined manner and / or displays a predetermined image on the screen G110 with respect to the LED board G60 and / or the projector control means described above. You may instruct them to do so. When the control circuit F10250 issues a light emission instruction to the LED board G60, the light guide plate G61 larger than the main body visible from the side of the gaming machine as well as the translucent part F1021b and the screen G110 of the touch area F1021a in front of the player. Is lit in a predetermined manner (for example, lit in red), the game hall manager identifies the game machine that is being called (the game machine to which the game device G1 to which a call is input by the player is attached). It becomes easy. In addition, the game hall manager operates the touch sensor F1022 (touch area F1021a) when it arrives at the normally called gaming machine, and turns it off. The LED board F1025 side changes the LEDG60A according to the time from the touch operation. The lighting mode may be changed. (For example, the control circuit F10250 causes the LED G60A to light red at the timing when the player's operation is performed, changes to blinking red after 30 seconds from the player's operation timing, and 1 minute from the player's operation timing. After the lapse, it may be controlled to change to blinking red faster than before, etc.) As a result, the time from the timing when the player operates is the position where the game hall manager is away from the gaming machine. Can be discriminated at a glance, and even when there are a plurality of called gaming machines, it is possible to give priority to the correspondence, so that an appropriate service can be provided to the player.

  As described above, when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021a, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the LED G60A that is a plurality of light sources for the light guide plate G61. In addition, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the plurality of LEDs G60A according to the elapsed time from the timing when the touch input to the touch area F1021a is performed. Here, the change of the lighting mode includes a change of the lighting state from the non-lighting state and a change from a certain lighting state to a specific lighting state. Moreover, the change of the lighting mode of LEDG60A may change intermittently for every predetermined timing as mentioned above, or it changes continuously according to elapsed time (a color changes gradually, The blinking interval may gradually change). Further, the control of the plurality of LEDs G60A based on the touch input to the touch area F1021a is limited to being performed by sending an instruction signal from the control circuit F10250 to the LED substrate G60 and / or the projector control unit as described above. Not. For example, the control circuit F10250 may directly control the plurality of LEDs G60A by configuring the gaming apparatus F1 such that the plurality of LEDs G60A are connected to the control circuit F10250.

(Outline of the ninth embodiment)
The gaming apparatus F1 according to the ninth embodiment includes an exterior panel F1021 in which a translucent portion F1021b having translucency is provided in a touch area touched by a player, and a translucent panel, and the back side of the exterior panel F1021. The touch sensor F1022 is provided in association with the touch area F1021a and detects the touch input to the touch area F1021a, the LED array F1024, and the back side of the touch sensor F1022, and the light from the LED array F1024 is transmitted to the exterior panel F1021. A light guide plate F1023 that leads in the direction of the light transmitting portion F1021b, and a control circuit F10250 that controls the lighting of the LED array F1024.

  According to the above configuration, when there is a touch input from the player in the touch area F1021a, the touch sensor F1022 detects the touch input. On the other hand, the control circuit F10250 is turned on by the lighting control of the LED array F1024, the light from the LED array F1024 is guided to the light transmitting part F1021b, and the player can visually recognize the light from the light transmitting part F1021b. It becomes. With such a configuration, the translucent part F1021b in the touch area F1021a of the exterior panel F1021 is irradiated with light from the LED array F1024, so that the player can easily recognize the place to be touched, and the conventional call button As described above, since the input is performed on the touch area F1021a formed in a plane, it is possible to prevent a failure due to dust or the like entering the operating location or a failure due to fatigue of the movable portion. Become.

  In the gaming apparatus F1 of the ninth embodiment, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the LED array F1024 when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021a.

  According to said structure, the player can recognize that his own touch was input by changing the lighting mode of LED array F1024 which illuminates the translucent part F1021b. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from touching the touch area F1021a many times until the clerk is called and the surface of the touch area to be deteriorated.

  In the gaming apparatus F1 of the ninth embodiment, a light guide plate G61 having translucency, which is detachably disposed on the base G101 and has an opening-side end surface G61b of a predetermined shape penetrating in the thickness direction, The light guide plate G61 has a plurality of LEDs G60A arranged at positions facing the opening side end face G61b forming the opening G61a, and the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged so as to be arranged in parallel along the opening side end face G61b. The light guide plate G61 is subjected to reflection processing for reflecting a part of light guided from the plurality of LEDs G60A into the light guide plate G61 through the opening side end face G61b in the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61. The part G61d is formed, and when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021a, the control circuit F10250 sets the plurality of LEDs G60A to a specific point. It may control to change the mode.

  According to the above configuration, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A in accordance with the player's touch input becomes a specific lighting mode, spreads radially in the light guide plate G61, and reaches the outer end surface, thereby reaching the light guide plate G61. It becomes possible to illuminate the entire periphery of the game device in a ring shape, and the light guide plate G61 illuminated in a specific lighting mode can be viewed from any direction of the gaming apparatus F1, and the game hall administrator can perform touch input. It becomes easy to specify the gaming machine to which the game device F1 is attached. Furthermore, the design can be improved by the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61, and since the light guide plate G61 is detachable from the base, it can be replaced with a light guide plate G61 that has been subjected to reflection processing of a different design. Therefore, the gaming apparatus F1 can be applied to various types of gaming machines.

  In the gaming apparatus F1 of the ninth embodiment, the control circuit F10250 may perform control to change the lighting mode of the plurality of LEDs G60A according to the elapsed time from the timing when the touch input to the touch area F1021a is performed. Good.

  According to the above configuration, the manager of the game hall can determine at a glance the time from the timing when the player touch-inputs even at a position away from the gaming machine by viewing the lighting mode of the light guide plate G61. Even when there are a plurality of gaming devices F1 for which touch input has been performed, it is possible to give priority to correspondence, so that appropriate services can be provided to the player.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment which concerns on this invention was described, this invention is not limited to said each embodiment, a modification, etc.

  Different display units may be applied to the gaming display devices for each gaming machine, or the same kind of screen units may be applied to so-called island units.

  The display device for gaming may be configured as a transmissive projector device and can be replaced with a screen unit having a different screen form. For example, the projector main body is installed on the upper surface or side surface of the housing. May be. Further, for example, the light projected from the projector main body without using the reflector may be directly incident on the incident surface on the back side of the screen.

  The types of replaceable screen units are not limited to the three types in the above embodiment, and may be two types or four or more types as long as the screen forms are different. Further, the material of the screen is not limited to the form of the screen, and may be different.

  The position of the light emitting surface is not limited to the left and right ends of the front surface, and may be, for example, the upper portion, the lower portion, or the side surface of the front surface.

  The second display surface is not limited to the shape described above, and may be, for example, a parallelogram, a rhombus, or a circle as long as it has a thickness ahead of the first display surface.

  The operation unit including the button may be provided integrally with the screen unit.

  The movable decorative sheet and the fixed decorative sheet are not limited to the side surfaces, and may be provided behind the light emitting surface on the front side, for example.

  The light source used for the movable decorative sheet and the fixed decorative sheet is not limited to the LED, and for example, an EL (Electroluminescence) element or a light bulb may be applied.

  The light guide holes in the movable decorative sheet and the fixed decorative sheet may have different sizes. For example, the diameter of the light guide hole in the decorative sheet on the rear side close to the LED is relatively large, while the front surface far from the LED. The diameter of the light guide hole in the decorative sheet on the side may be relatively small. Or conversely, the diameter of the light guide hole in the decorative sheet on the rear side may be made relatively small, and the diameter of the light guide hole in the decorative sheet on the front side may be made relatively large. In this way, if the sizes of the light guide holes are made different from each other, a sufficient clearance is secured when the light guide holes are overlapped or not overlapped, and the moving amount of the movable decorative sheet is sufficiently large. Can be secured.

  When the screen unit is replaced, there are cases where it is necessary to change the projection data corresponding to the projection image or to optically correct the projection image because the form and characteristics of the screen are different. In order to deal with such a case, the control unit of the game display device stores in advance setting information related to projection image data and optical correction data corresponding to the form of each screen, and corresponds to each screen. You may make it call and apply setting information.

  In order to realize a configuration to which setting information corresponding to the replacement of the screen unit can be applied, (1) a process for determining whether the LED board (cable) is connected by the control unit is provided, or (2) the screen unit. When the control unit of the housing is started after replacing the screen unit, a specific command is transmitted from the control device to the control unit, and the control unit in which screen unit is connected is controlled. (3) A setting screen can be displayed by operating a button on the operation unit, and the administrator can input the type of the replaced screen unit as setting information on this setting screen. .

  Such setting information can be said to be information that determines what projection method (method) is used to project one piece of image data. The setting information may be changeable from a server device as a hall computer, and when changed in one game display device by the master-slave method, the setting information may be changed in the same manner in other game display devices. May be.

  For the movable decorative sheet, when the display device for gaming receives a gaming state signal from the gaming machine or when the LED is turned on or blinking, such as when the gaming display device detects a certain number of acquisitions, What is necessary is just to make it move to the direction which raises contrast.

  For a plurality of game display devices, for example, when performing an island-linked effect or the same-model-linked effect, by operating the drive mechanism corresponding to the movable decorative sheet of each game display device along with the linked effect, The movable decorative sheets in the plurality of game display devices may be changed simultaneously.

  Based on the above embodiment, the outline | summary of this invention is enumerated below.

  In the conventional gaming machine, by projecting light upward from the projection means provided below the housing, and by reflecting the light forward on the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, Some projectors include a so-called transmissive projector device that projects an image on a front screen (projected portion) as a display device (see, for example, JP-A-2005-99743).

  Further, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various information related to the game corresponding to the gaming machine, and it has been proposed that such a game display device is constituted by a projector device. .

  However, in recent years, a display form of a display device for games according to the layout and visual effects of a game arcade and the design of the corresponding game machine is desired. Therefore, the projector device is applied to the display device for games. However, such a display form cannot be freely changed, and there is room for improvement in design and diversity of the display form.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points. For example, a game in which the display form can be freely changed according to a game arcade or a gaming machine, and the design and diversity of the display form can be improved. An object of the present invention is to provide a display device for use.

(Appendix A1)
A game display device (for example, the game display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a projection unit (for example, a projector main body 12) that projects light for displaying information related to a game as a projection image, and the projection. A light passage surface (for example, the opening surface 10A) through which the light projected from the means passes, and a projection target (for example, the screens 110A to 110C) on which the projection image is projected by transmitting the light that has passed through the light passage surface. ), And the projected part has a display surface (for example, (first) display surface 1101, second display surface 1101B, 1101C) on which the projection image is projected, The display surface is configured to be replaceable, and the display surface is configured to be able to change a visual impression of a projected image in accordance with replacement of the projection target portion.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface by replacing the projection target part. Therefore, for example, the projection target part is replaced according to the layout of the game hall or the design of the gaming machine. It is possible to freely change the display form simply by improving the design and variety of the display form.

(Appendix A2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention has at least another display surface (for example, a light emitting surface 111a) different from the display surface, and the other display surface can be displayed by a method different from the display of the projected image. It is characterized by being.

  According to such a configuration, information regarding the game can be displayed separately on the display surface that displays the projected image and the other display surface. Further, for example, on other display surfaces, what is the display of the projected image? Since display by another method is possible, it is possible to further improve the design and diversity of the display form.

  In the conventional gaming machine, by projecting light upward from the projection means provided below the housing, and by reflecting the light forward on the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, Some projectors include a so-called transmissive projector device that projects an image on a front screen (projected portion) as a display device (see, for example, JP-A-2005-99743).

  Further, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various information related to the game corresponding to the gaming machine, and it has been proposed that such a game display device is constituted by a projector device. . Some projector apparatuses have a visual effect improved by deforming the screen into a concavo-convex shape (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-147828).

  However, in the thing of the said Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2012-147828, since the whole front and back of a screen becomes uneven | corrugated shape, the projection distance from a projection means to a screen becomes remarkably uneven according to an unevenness | corrugation. When this screen is applied to a transmission type projector device, there is a problem that adjustment and arrangement of an optical system such as a projection lens and a reflecting surface are complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a game display device that can easily enhance the visual effect while simplifying the configuration without complicating the optical system for projection. For the purpose.

(Appendix B1)
A game display device (for example, the game display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a projection unit (for example, a projector main body 12) that projects light for displaying information related to a game as a projection image, and the projection. A projection part (for example, screens 110A to 110C) on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the means, and the projection part receives an incident surface (for example, light incident from the projection means) , An incident surface 1100) and display surfaces (for example, (first) display surface 1101, second display surfaces 1101B, 1101C) on which projection images are projected by transmission of light incident on the incident surface. The incident surface is formed of a uniform surface, and the display surface is divided into a first region (for example, the first display surface 1101) and a second region having a thickness different from that of the first region. Region (eg, second示面 1101B, and having at least a 1101C).

  According to such a configuration, the incident surface of the projection target is configured as a uniform surface, and the distance from the projection unit to the incident surface is constant, so the optical system for projection from the projection unit to the incident surface is provided. While it can be configured simply, it is possible to easily enhance the visual effect by changing the visual impression of the projected image only by making the first area and the second area of the display surface have different thicknesses. it can.

(Appendix B2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a light passage surface (for example, an opening surface 10A) through which light projected from the projection means passes, and the projection target portion is disposed so as to be replaceable with respect to the light passage surface. It is characterized by being.

  According to such a configuration, the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface can be changed simply by replacing the projection target portion arranged on the light passage surface, so that the display form can be freely changed. In addition, the design and diversity of display forms can be improved.

  A conventional gaming machine is provided with a sheet member (decorative sheet), and the pattern (image) drawn on the sheet member can be visually recognized from the front side by irradiating light on the back surface of the sheet member. Some have improved the effect (for example, refer to JP2013-165868A).

  In addition, there is a game display device that displays various types of information related to a game corresponding to the gaming machine, and it has been proposed to apply a sheet member to such a game display device.

  However, in the thing of the said Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2013-165868, since it is difficult to adjust the brightness of light on the characteristic of a comparatively thin sheet member, it is difficult to change the contrast of the image displayed on a sheet member. There was a difficulty.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to easily change the contrast of the image displayed on the sheet member, and thus to improve the visual effect easily. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

(Appendix C1)
A gaming display device (for example, the gaming display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention emits light (e.g., LED 20A) that emits light, and guides light from the light emitting unit from the back side to the front side. A plurality of sheet members (for example, the movable decorative sheet 30 and the fixed decorative sheet 40) disposed so as to be opposed to each other, and the plurality of the light guide portions (for example, the light guide holes 30A and 40A). At least one of the sheet members (for example, the movable decorative sheet 30) can be displaced relative to the other sheet member (for example, the fixed decorative sheet 40) between the first position and the second position. Drive means (for example, drive mechanism 32) to be moved, and when the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are arranged on the other sheet member. When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position partially or entirely overlapping with the plurality of light guide parts, the plurality of light guide parts of the one sheet member are The other sheet member is misaligned with respect to the plurality of light guides.

  According to such a configuration, for example, as one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the overlapping portion of the light guide portions in both sheet members gradually decreases, and these guides are reduced. The light guided from the light emitting means on the back side to the front side through the light portion gradually decreases. In other words, one sheet member can be appropriately displaced with respect to the other sheet member, and the illuminance can be changed according to the degree of overlap between the two light guide portions. The contrast of the image to be displayed can be easily changed by adjusting the illuminance, and the visual effect can be easily enhanced.

(Appendix C2)
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, projection means (for example, a projector main body 12) that projects light for displaying information relating to a game as a projected image, and a main body portion (for example, a casing 10) that houses the projection means. A projection part (for example, screens 110A to 110C) on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the projection unit, and a cover part (for example, a screen) that holds the projection part and covers the main body part Units 11A to 11C), wherein the one sheet member is provided in the main body portion, the other sheet member is provided in the cover portion, and the cover portion is replaced with the main body portion. It is possible.

  According to such a configuration, the visual impression of the projected image in the projection unit can be changed by replacing the cover unit integrally with the projection target unit, so that, for example, according to the layout of the game hall or the design of the gaming machine The display form of the projected image can be freely changed by simply replacing the cover part, and the design and diversity of the display form can be enhanced.

(Appendix C3)
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2a or a pachislot gaming machine 2b) according to another aspect of the present invention includes a light emitting means (for example, LED 20A) that emits light, and light from the light emitting means from the back side to the front side. A plurality of light guides (for example, light guide holes 30A, 40A) and a plurality of sheet members (for example, movable decorative sheet 30, fixed decorative sheet 40) disposed to face each other, The first position and the second position are configured such that at least one of the plurality of sheet members (for example, the movable decorative sheet 30) can be displaced relative to the other sheet member (for example, the fixed decorative sheet 40). Drive means (for example, drive mechanism 32), and when the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are the other When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position partially or entirely overlaps with the plurality of light guide portions of the sheet member, the plurality of guides of the one sheet member The light portion is in a state of being displaced with respect to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that exhibits the same effects as the gaming display device according to one aspect of the present invention.

  As a gaming system including a game display device and a gaming machine, for example, one described in JP-A-2015-96100 is known. However, since this gaming system does not have a configuration or function as a gaming display device or gaming machine as in the present invention, it has not been possible to improve the interest. This invention is made | formed in view of such a point, and it aims at providing the display apparatus for games and gaming machine which can aim at the improvement of interest.

(Appendix D1)
A game display device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a projection unit that projects light for displaying information relating to a game as a projection image, a light passage surface through which light projected from the projection unit passes, and the light. A projection part on which a projection image is projected by transmitting light that has passed through the passage surface, and the projection part has a display surface on which the projection image is projected, with respect to the light passage surface. The display surface is configured to be replaceable, and the display surface is configured to be able to change a visual impression of a projected image in accordance with replacement of the projection target portion.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface by replacing the projection target part. Therefore, for example, the projection target part is replaced according to the layout of the game hall or the design of the gaming machine. It is possible to freely change the display form simply by improving the design and variety of the display form.

(Appendix D2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention has at least another display surface different from the display surface, and the other display surface can be displayed by a method different from the display of the projected image. .

  According to such a configuration, information regarding the game can be displayed separately on the display surface that displays the projected image and the other display surface. Further, for example, on other display surfaces, what is the display of the projected image? Since display by another method is possible, it is possible to further improve the design and diversity of the display form.

  The present invention also relates to a display device for games corresponding to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines.

  In the conventional gaming machine, by projecting light upward from the projection means provided below the housing, and by reflecting the light forward on the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, Some projectors include a so-called transmissive projector device that projects an image on a front screen (projected portion) as a display device (see, for example, JP-A-2005-99743).

  Further, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various information related to the game corresponding to the gaming machine, and it has been proposed that such a game display device is constituted by a projector device. .

  However, in recent years, a display form of a display device for games according to the layout and visual effects of a game arcade and the design of the corresponding game machine is desired. Therefore, the projector device is applied to the display device for games. However, such a display form cannot be freely changed, and there is room for improvement in design and diversity of the display form.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game display device that can enhance the design and diversity of display forms and the visual effect.

(Appendix E1)
In order to achieve the above object, a display device for games according to the present invention is a projection means that is provided in a housing (10) of a display device for games and projects light for displaying information related to games as a projected image. In a game display device having (projector body 12) and projection parts (screens 110A to 110F) onto which the projection images are projected, at least one edge of the projection part (for example, the projection part) A base (70) provided in the vicinity of the lower edge) on which at least one light emitting element is mounted, and an edge facing the edge of the projection part (for example, an upper edge part of the projection part) It is provided with the irregular reflection part (72) provided, and the light-shielding member (73) provided in the clearance gap formed between the said base | substrate and the said housing | casing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the visual effect and the decoration effect of the display form by providing the light emitting means that borders at least one edge of the projection screen in addition to the projection image by the projection means.

  Further, by preventing the occurrence of leaked light from the light emitting element to the inside of the housing, the irradiation efficiency is improved and the brightness and resolution of the projected image projected onto the projection target are not affected.

(Appendix E2)
In the gaming display device according to the present invention, the projected portion includes a light guide portion (incident surface 1100) and a display portion (display surface 1101) each having a predetermined thickness, and the light guide portion is formed of the light emitting element. The light is guided to the irregular reflection portion. According to the present invention, light from the light emitting element can be efficiently guided to the irregular reflection portion.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the display apparatus for games which can improve the design property of display form, diversity, and a visual effect can be provided.

  The present invention also relates to a gaming apparatus corresponding to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

  Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and control based on information transmitted from the gaming machine is performed. For example, a gaming display device (so-called data display) that displays statistical information such as gaming results can be connected to the gaming machine. The game display device can display game information such as the number of hits of a bonus game, the number of games since the end of the previous gaming state, and the number of medals acquired in the winning gaming state (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-99743). No. publication).

  By the way, in recent years, since a display form of a gaming device is desired in accordance with the layout and visual effects of the game hall and the design of the corresponding gaming machine, the gaming machine has a shape of the casing of the gaming machine. It was examined for each gaming machine whether it was in line with the design, and was developed as needed. However, the development cost is high and the display form cannot be freely changed, and there is room for improvement in the design and diversity of the display form.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming apparatus that can enhance the design and diversity of display forms and visual effects, and can expand the application target. To do.

(Appendix F1)
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming apparatus (gaming apparatus G1) according to the present invention includes:
A light-transmitting light guide plate (light guide plate G61) that is detachably disposed on the base body (base G101) and has a predetermined-shaped opening (opening G61a) penetrating in the thickness direction;
A plurality of light sources (LEDG60A) respectively disposed at positions facing the opening side end face (opening side end face G61b) forming the opening of the light guide plate;
Have
The plurality of light sources are arranged so as to be juxtaposed along the opening side end surface,
The light guide plate is provided with a reflective portion (reflecting portion) that reflects a part of light guided from the plurality of light sources into the light guide plate through the opening-side end surface in the thickness direction of the light guide plate ( A reflection part G61d) is formed.

  According to said structure, the light from the several light source arrange | positioned in opening of a light-guide plate is light-guided in the light-guide plate, after entering from the opening side end surface of a light-guide plate, and the area | region of the outer side end surface of a light-guide plate Illuminate to cover the whole area. On the other hand, a part of the light guided in the light guide plate by the reflection processing applied to the light guide plate is emitted from the surface of the light guide plate by the reflection portion subjected to the reflection processing. Thereby, the light emitted from the plurality of light sources spreads radially in the light guide plate and reaches the outer end surface, so that the entire periphery of the light guide plate can be illuminated annularly, and from any direction of the gaming device However, the illuminated light guide plate can be visually recognized, and the discrimination of the gaming machine to which the gaming apparatus is attached can be improved. Furthermore, the design can be improved by the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate, and since the light guide plate is detachable from the base, it can be replaced with a light guide plate with a different design of reflection processing. The gaming apparatus can be applied to various types of gaming machines.

(Appendix F2)
In the gaming device according to the present invention,
The plurality of light sources are provided on a substrate (LED substrate G60) separate from the light guide plate,
The substrate and the light guide plate are provided with alignment portions (alignment portions G60e and G61e) for alignment so that the plurality of light sources are disposed at positions facing the opening side end surfaces of the light guide plate, respectively. It may be done.

  According to said structure, arrangement | positioning is determined by the position alignment part so that a several light source may become the position which opposes the said opening side end surface of a light guide plate by the alignment part. Thereby, since the alignment is accurately performed by the alignment unit, it is possible to prevent the visual effect from being deteriorated due to the displacement.

(Appendix F3)
In the gaming device according to the present invention,
The substrate may be provided with an alignment member (alignment member G101e) that performs alignment in cooperation with the alignment portion of the substrate and the light guide plate.

  According to the said structure, the alignment part of a board | substrate and a light-guide plate cooperates with respect to the alignment member provided in the base | substrate, and alignment is performed. As a result, the substrate and the light guide plate are aligned and also aligned with the base body, so that it is possible to prevent the visual effect from being further lowered due to the displacement.

(Appendix F4)
In the gaming device according to the present invention,
The shape of the opening is annular,
The plurality of light sources may be annularly arranged along the opening-side end surface of the annular opening.

  According to the said structure, the some light source is arrange | positioned cyclically | annularly along the opening side end surface in the opening formed in cyclic | annular form. As a result, a plurality of light sources are annularly arranged along the opening-side end surface of the light guide plate, thereby minimizing the number of light sources and further allowing light from the plurality of light sources to enter the light guide plate more efficiently. It is possible to shine the outer end face of the light guide plate more effectively.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the design property of display form, diversity, and a visual effect can be improved, and an application object can be expanded.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game display device, 2 ... Game machine, 2a ... Pachinko machine, 2b ... Pachislot machine, 3 ... Game medium rental device, 3a ... Game ball rental device, 3b ... Medal rental device, 10 ... Housing, 11A ˜11F... Screen unit, 110A to 110F... Screen (projected portion), 1100... Incident surface (light guide portion), 1101... Display surface (display portion), 12. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Operation unit 30 ... Movable decoration sheet 40 ... Fixed decoration sheet 70 ... Base | substrate 71 ... Light emitting element (LED) 72 ... Diffuse reflection part 73-75 ... Light shielding member G1 ... Game apparatus G101 ... Base | substrate, G61a ... opening, G61 ... light guide plate, G61b ... opening side end face, G60A ... LED, G61d ... reflecting part, G60 ... LED substrate, G60e / G61e ... positioning part, G1 1e ... alignment member, F1 ... device for a game, F1021b ... translucent portion, F1021 ... outer panel, F1021a ... touch area, F 1022 ... touch sensor, F1024 ... LED array, F1023 ... light guide plate, F10250 ... control circuit

Claims (4)

An exterior panel in which a translucent part having translucency is provided in a touch area touched by a player;
A touch sensor that has translucency, is provided in association with the touch area on the back side of the exterior panel, and detects a touch input to the touch area;
A light source;
A light guide plate that is provided on the back side of the touch sensor and guides light from the light source toward the light-transmitting portion of the exterior panel;
Control means for performing lighting control of the light source;
A display device characterized by comprising:   The display device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit performs control to change a lighting mode of the light source when there is a touch input to the touch area. A light-transmitting light guide plate that is detachably disposed on the substrate and has an opening having a predetermined shape that penetrates in the thickness direction;
A plurality of light sources for light guide plates respectively disposed at positions facing the opening side end face forming the opening of the light guide plate;
Have
The light sources for the plurality of light guide plates are arranged side by side along the opening-side end surface,
The light guide plate is subjected to a reflection process for reflecting a part of light guided into the light guide plate from the plurality of light source for the light guide plate through the opening side end surface in the thickness direction of the light guide plate. A reflective part is formed,
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit performs control to change a lighting mode of the light sources for the light guide plates when there is a touch input to the touch area. .   The said control means performs control which changes the lighting mode of these light sources for several light-guide plates according to the elapsed time from the timing when the touch input to the said touch area | region was performed. Gaming equipment.