JP2019107278A - Game device and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game device and a game system which can increase a performance pattern on the basis of game information.SOLUTION: A data display machine H1 is individually provided to a game machine H2 in a connectable manner having a top lamp H60 which varies a lighting mode according to the game state. The data display machine H1 has a camera unit H12 which can execute a performance synchronized with another data display device H1, executes a performance on the basis of a signal transmitted from the game machine H2 by communication, and detects a lighting mode by the top lamp H60. The data display machine executes a performance of the mode according to the lighting state detected by the camera unit H12, can set priorities of the performance and a synchronized performance, and selects a performance to be executed according to the set priority.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming device and a gaming system.

  Various gaming devices are connected to the 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 device) for displaying statistical information such as gaming results can be connected to the gaming machine. The display device for gaming can display effects based on the gaming information such as the number of hits such as a bonus game, the number of games after the end of the gaming state, and the number of medals acquired during the gaming state. Configured

  In general, the data display device is configured to receive information from the gaming machine through an external terminal board of the gaming machine, and displays or plays gaming information based on the information from the gaming machine. . For example, in Patent Document 1, the data display device is configured to perform an effect linked to the effect in the game machine based on the information from the game machine.

JP, 2016-036585, A

  By the way, since the number of terminals that a general external terminal board can use to transmit a signal to a data display is limited, and it is necessary to use a terminal for each type of signal, from a gaming machine to a data display The types of game information that can be sent were limited. Therefore, it has been difficult for the data display to increase the effect pattern based on the game information.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming apparatus and a gaming system capable of increasing an effect pattern based on gaming information.

A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A gaming apparatus (data display unit H1) individually provided in a communicable manner to a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing lighting modes according to the gaming state,
Synchronous effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) capable of executing effects synchronized with other game devices (data display device H1);
Signal interlocking effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Lighting interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) )When,
The effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H. 406, priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting the priority of the effect by the audio output unit H407 etc. and the synchronized effect.
Effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order;
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided in a communicable manner to the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state;
Synchronous effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) capable of executing effects synchronized with other game devices (data display device H1);
Signal interlocking effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Lighting interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) )When,
The effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H. 406, priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) for setting priorities of effects produced by the audio output unit H407, etc., and the synchronized effects.
Effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order;
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, when the end condition of the effect is satisfied, the effect is ended. Generally, the types of signals transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine are limited, but since the gaming apparatus is determined by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The gaming state can be determined without being restricted. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, since the priority of effects including synchronous effects in which a plurality of game devices participate is set, the game devices reduce the burden of management by increasing the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Is possible.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the effect pattern based on the game information.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The schematic diagram which shows the game system containing the display apparatus for games which concerns on 1st Embodiment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The whole perspective view of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The disassembled perspective view of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 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. The schematic diagram which illustrates the display content of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The whole perspective view of the display apparatus for games concerning 2nd Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on the modification 1 of 3rd Embodiment. Sectional drawing of the display apparatus for games which concerns on the modification 2 of 3rd Embodiment. The perspective view of the game device concerning a 4th embodiment. The disassembled perspective view of the game device which concerns on 4th Embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the game device which concerns on 4th Embodiment from the back side. The disassembled perspective view which shows the game device which concerns on 4th 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 4th 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 4th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the illumination aspect of the light-guide plate which concerns on 4th Embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the game device which concerns on 4th Embodiment from the back side. The perspective view of the projector container which the game device concerning a 5th embodiment has. The disassembled perspective view of the projector container which the game device which concerns on 5th Embodiment has. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a projector housing according to a fifth embodiment. The flowchart of the control processing which the control circuit which concerns on 5th Embodiment performs. It is a perspective view of a data display machine and a game machine concerning a 6th embodiment. It is a perspective view of a data indicator concerning a 6th embodiment. It is a block diagram showing composition of a game machine as a pachinko machine concerning a 6th embodiment. It is a block diagram showing composition of a game machine as a pachislot machine concerning a 6th embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the data display which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a game state judgment table concerning a 6th embodiment. It is an effect pattern table which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the detail of the signal for every terminal transmitted from the external terminal board of the game machine as a pachinko machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the detail of the signal for every terminal transmitted from the external terminal board of the game machine as a pachislot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the state transition diagram of the gaming state of the gaming machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display interlocked with the effect of the gaming machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the presentation execution process which the control part which concerns on 6th Embodiment performs. It is a figure which shows the lighting aspect of the top lamp which concerns on the modification of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lighting aspect of the top lamp which concerns on the modification of 6th Embodiment. It is an effect pattern table which concerns on 7th Embodiment. It is a game state transition table concerning a 7th embodiment. It is a flow chart of production execution processing concerning a 7th embodiment.

  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 gaming system according to the present embodiment is constructed in a game arcade such as a so-called pachinko parlor, and includes a display device 1 for gaming, a gaming machine 2, a gaming media lending device 3, and a server. It comprises the apparatus 4 and each is connected as shown to the same figure.

  In the present embodiment, although the card is described as an example of the “storage medium”, the present invention is not limited to this, and a coin, a token, etc. on which an IC chip or the like is mounted according to the present embodiment. It is intended to include all that is applicable to the invention.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it demonstrates using a 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 simply described as “card”, a member card lent to a player who is a member of a game arcade, and a counting card (visitor card) lent temporarily by the game arcade. Shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as "balls", it is assumed that both balls stored corresponding to the membership card and count balls stored corresponding to the counting card are included, When "ball-bearing information" is described, ball-bearing information (hereinafter referred to as "ball-holding information") indicating a ball is referred to as ball-bearing information (hereinafter referred to as "counted-ball information") indicating ball-counting. Shall be included. 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”), and “money information” is included in “ball information” when it is particularly indicated. There shall be cases. Further, it is assumed that the membership card can separately store the ball storage information, the counting ball information and the money information. Furthermore, for convenience of explanation, although the expression “ball” is usually used to indicate information on gaming balls held by the player, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player is not limited to this “ball”. It is assumed that the information on the held medals, the information on the game value held by the player by the electromagnetic method, and all the other similar information.

[Display device for game]
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 means of a transmissive projector device, and is installed, for example, so as to be positioned above each game machine 2. As 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, etc. are displayed as graphs or numerical values (see FIG. 5). The gaming display device 1 is provided with a plurality of buttons 14A to 14F described later for the player to operate (see FIG. 5). The gaming display device 1 is connected to the gaming machine 2, the gaming media lending device 3, and the server device 4, and based on the input signal and the received signal, or on the basis of the operation of the player, It displays on the below-mentioned screen (projected part) 110A-110F. The gaming display device 1 may be installed in so-called gaming island units.

  The gaming display device 1 includes a projector main body 12 described later, a control unit (not shown) for controlling the same, and the like as electrical or optical components. The control unit controls the projector body 12 and performs communication control with the gaming machine 2, the gaming medium lending device 3 and the server device 4. The control unit controls the display on the screens 110A to 110F according to the operation when the operation of the buttons 14A to 14F is detected by the sensor. Although physical buttons 14A to 14F are provided in the present embodiment, 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.

  Although not particularly shown, the gaming display device 1 includes an interface unit for communicating with the gaming machine 2, the gaming media lending device 3 and the server device 4. The interface unit and an external connection terminal board described later in the gaming machine 2 are connected by a contact input method, and communication can be made in one direction from the gaming machine 2 to the gaming display device 1. The interface unit and the gaming medium lending device 3 are connected, for example, by a harness in a contact output mode, and bidirectional communication is possible. The interface unit and the server device 4 are connected by a coaxial cable, for example, in a wired LAN system, and are connected by a harness, in a contact output system, 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. Furthermore, these combined methods may be used.

[A 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, unless otherwise noted, the pachinko gaming machine 2a and the pachislot gaming machine 2b are collectively referred to as the gaming machine 2.

  The pachinko game machine 2a plays a game ball (game medium) on the board, and when a game ball which flows irregularly upon hitting a nail enters a specific winning opening, a game such as paying out a prize ball or adding a score. Mainly The pachinko gaming machine 2a is a main control unit for controlling a main gaming machine, a sub control unit for controlling a rendering operation relating to display, voice output, etc., and a payout control for controlling a payout operation of a gaming ball as a winning ball. It has a unit etc. The payout control unit is connected to the game display device 1 via the external connection terminal board, and plays a game information signal, an error signal, etc. every time one game or when the internal state changes. It outputs to the display device 1. Further, the payout control unit is connected to the game ball lending device 3a via the external connection terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the operation of the player.

  The pachislot gaming machine 2b inserts a coin (gaming medium) and operates the start lever to rotate a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and presses the stop button corresponding to each reel. By stopping the game sequentially, when the symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination are aligned on the activated line, the game of mainly paying out coins is performed. Similarly to the pachinko gaming machine 2a, the pachislot gaming machine 2b also controls a main control unit for controlling a main gaming machine, a sub control unit for controlling rendering operations relating to display, voice output, etc., and a coin dispensing operation. And the like. The payout control unit is connected to the game display device 1 via the external connection terminal board, and plays a game information signal, an error signal, etc. every time one game or when the internal state changes. It outputs to the display device 1. The payout control unit is connected to the medal lending device 3b via the external connection terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the operation of the player.

[Game media lending device]
The gaming medium lending device 3 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The game medium lending device 3 includes 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, the gaming ball lending device 3a and the medal lending device 3b will be collectively referred to as the gaming media lending device 3 unless otherwise specified.

  The gaming medium lending device 3 is connected to the server device 4 via, for example, a switching hub or a controller (not shown). When a card is inserted by a player, the gaming medium lending device 3 is a server device identifying information (hereinafter simply referred to as "identifying information") such as a card ID or a member ID attached to an IC chip of the card. Send to 4 The server device 4 transmits, to the game medium lending device 3, ball-playing information of the player stored in association with the received identification information. Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 4 updates the ball content information, and the gaming media lending device 3 drives a payout device (not shown) to execute payout control of gaming media. In addition, when a player inserts a bill, the server device 4 transmits balance information according to the amount of the bill (the charged amount). Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 4 updates the remaining amount information, and the gaming media lending device 3 similarly executes payout control of gaming media.

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

  In the present embodiment, although the server device 4 manages ball information and balance information of the player, the game medium lending device 3 may manage such information. In addition to the identification information being added to the card, a storage area may be provided, and the information may be stored in the storage area to manage the information. Then, the server device 4 or the game medium lending device 3 may update the information. Furthermore, the game medium lending device 3 or the server device 4 may manage the ball-bearing information, and the balance information may be directly stored in the storage area of the card.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when no card is inserted, the countable ball information and the balance information are correlated with the identification information previously added to the count card stored in the gaming medium lending device 3. Although stored, when there is a request for returning the card, the gaming media lending device 3 or the server device 4 newly adds identification information to the counting card stored in the gaming media lending device 3; The newly added identification information may be stored in association with the calculated ball-count information or the remaining amount information.

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

  In addition, the gaming media lending device 3 is also connected to the gaming display device 1 via a converter or the like, and receives gaming information signals and error signals etc. output from the external connection terminal board provided in the gaming machine 2 At the same time, the player's ball-playing 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 the game result management information (for example, withdrawal history information including the past several days, fraud detection information, etc.) to be managed and information regarding the game arcade (for example, new base information, vacancies information, etc.) Transmit to the display device 1.

  In addition, the server device 4 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center company which is a third party other than the game arcade, and identifies card identification information, member information, and player's balls information. Send regularly (eg, 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 ball-playing information of the player.

  In the gaming system as described above, when the player enters a game arcade (game arcade), first, he / she sits on a desired gaming machine 2 while looking at various information displayed on the gaming display device 1. Next, if the player is a member of the game arcade, the member card is inserted into the gaming medium lending device 3, and after identity verification (for example, input of the registered PIN number etc.), 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 the gaming machine 2 can not lend out, the bill is stored. , Making a lending request, receiving the lending of gaming media, and inserting gaming media into the gaming machine 2 to start gaming. Alternatively, if the player is not a member of the game arcade, a bill is inserted, a lending request is made, a gaming medium is loaned, and a gaming medium is inserted into the gaming machine 2 to start a game. At this time, the ball bearing information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 4 are updated (subtracted) by the amount of the lent out.

  Then, in the case where the game is continued without being able to receive the payout of the game medium from the gaming machine 2, the ball possession information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 4 are stored each time the lending request is made. , Will be sequentially updated (subtracted) by the amount that was lent out. On the other hand, if it is possible to receive the payout of gaming media from the gaming machine 2, when the paid gaming media is inserted into the gaming media lending device 3, the number of inserted gaming media is counted, and the counting result is Based on the ball content information stored in the server device 4 is updated (added).

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

  When the counting card is returned (issued) and when it is desired to play a game with another gaming machine 2, the counting card is provided to the gaming 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 (except for the identification of the person). In the above case, the replay based on the ball information is referred to as "replay of balls", and the replay based on the ball-count information is referred to as "replay of balls".

[Configuration of Display Device for Games]
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 11A, a projector main body (projection means) 12, a reflector 13, and an operation unit 14 as basic components. In addition to the projector body 12, the reflector 13 and the operation unit 14, the housing 10 accommodates a control unit (not shown) for controlling the operation of the entire game display device 1. The screen unit 11A is attached so as to cover the opening surface 10A provided on the front side of the housing 10. FIGS. 2 to 4 show a standard type screen unit 11A, and this screen unit 11A will be basically used and described unless otherwise specified, but any screen unit may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the case 10 is formed in a rectangular box shape so as to have a bottom surface 10a, side surfaces 10b and 10c on the left and right sides, a back surface 10d, an upper surface 10e, and an opening surface 10A on the front surface. 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. The reflector 13 is installed on the top of the back surface 10d.

  The screen unit 11A is formed to have a front portion 11a covering the opening surface 10A of the housing 10, and left and right side portions 11b and 11c detachably fixed to the side surfaces 10b and 10c of the housing 10 There is. The screen unit 11A has a screen (projected portion) 110A provided in the opening 11aa of the front portion 11a, and LED substrates 111 provided on the left and right sides on the rear surface of the front portion 11a, as shown in FIG.

  In the front portion 11a, in addition to the opening 11aa for disposing the screen 110A, a light emitting surface 111a emitting 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 displayed by projecting a projection image from the rear, and is formed, for example, of a translucent glass plate, an acrylic plate, or a resin film as a main material, and is milky white when not projected It is translucent, or grayish. The screen 110A of the screen unit 11A is formed to have an even thickness over the entire surface. Such a screen 110A has a uniformly flat back side incident surface 1100 (FIG. 4) on which light projected from the projector main body 12 is incident, and a projected image by transmitting the light incident on the incident surface 1100. And a display surface 1101 (FIG. 3) on the front side on which the image is projected. The screens 110B and 110C of the other screen units 11B and 11C are formed so that the display surface 1101 is different while the incident surface 1100 is the same as the screen 110A of the screen unit 11A, which will be described later. .

  The light emission surface 111a is comprised by the plate-shaped member which has translucency, as shown to FIG. 3, FIG. 4. LED board 111 is provided in the back side. The LED substrate 111 is mounted with a plurality of LEDs (not shown), and is connected to the control unit on the housing 10 side via the connector 111A and the cable 111B. Although FIG. 4 shows the connector 111A and the cable 111B corresponding to one LED substrate 111, the other LED substrate 111 is also provided with a connector and a cable, and the other LED substrate 111 is also a connector. And connected to the control unit via a cable.

  The control unit causes a plurality of LEDs in the LED substrate 111 to be lit or blinked, and the light of these LEDs is emitted forward through the light emitting surface 111a. In addition, although the light emission part is not provided in the other screen units 11B and 11C, this is mentioned later.

  The light emitting surface 111a is formed of a light transmitting plate-like member, but is not limited to this, and at least a portion thereof is formed of a light transmitting member and a partially non-light transmitting member You may do so.

  In the light transmitting portion, the decorative sheet may be disposed between the LED substrate and the plate-like member, or the plate-like member itself may be provided with a light-transmitting colored decoration or the like. . 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 to be decorated by the light emitting means, and as the decorative member, optically transmitted, diffused, Those having characteristics such as polarization, refraction, and reflection are applied.

  The projector main body 12 projects light for displaying information on a game as a projection image on a screen, and for example, a liquid crystal type using a liquid crystal panel or a DLP (Digital Micromirror Device) using a DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) The registered trademark: Digital Light Processing) is applied.

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

  The projector main body 12 is disposed such that the light emitted from the projection lens is directly directed 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. As a result, it is possible to project a clear projected image correctly focused on any of the screens 110A to 110C of the screen units 11A to 11C.

  The reflector 13 is formed of a member that reflects light, and the opening surface thereof is reflected so as to reflect the light incident from the projector body 12 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 which can be operated by a player or the like side by side. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the operation unit 14 is provided with a switch 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. There is. The operation unit 14 is connected to a control unit (not shown), and when the 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. Perform display control according to the situation.

  The switching button 14A is a button for switching a graph display, a numerical value display and the like which will be 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 at the game arcade. 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.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5, a chart image indicating a number of medals acquired from the start of the game as a line graph is displayed as the projected image V1 on the screen 110A. As the projected image V2, a text image indicating the number of bonus games executed today and the number of accumulated games is displayed.

  As the projection image V3, a text image indicating the number of bonus times in the past and the cumulative number of games as a history is displayed. In addition, although it was set as the entrance plane 1100 about the field which light injects, as a plane (display surface) on which light is projected, the back field area of LED board 111 and the area above and below entrance plane 1100 (front part 11a etc.) Furthermore, the left and right regions (sides 11 b and 11 c) may be included.

  Thus, even if the plane on which light is projected is included inside the screen unit, it may be possible to project the projection image in a region in front of the projector body 12 or in front of the reflector 13.

Second Embodiment
Next, a game display device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the component the same as that of the embodiment mentioned above or similar, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the gaming display device 1 according to the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the entire front surface of the screen unit 11D is formed of the concave screen 110D, and the entire front surface side of the screen 110D is gently inclined. Is a concave display surface 1101. The light emitting surface and the button are omitted in the gaming display device 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, an LED substrate 60 and a reflection plate 61 are provided on the outside of the back surface 10 d of the housing 10 which 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 positioned annularly with respect to the back surface 10d, and the LEDs 60A are arranged so that light can be emitted toward the reflecting plate 61. The light of such an LED 60A is reflected by the reflection plate 61 to illuminate the periphery of the game display device 1 and the peripheral portion of the screen 110A from behind.

  According to such a game display device 1, the projection image can be projected on the entire display surface 1101 of the screen 110D, and the decorative effect can be enhanced by the light from the rear by the LED 60A.

  Further, in the fifth embodiment, since the screen 110D is formed in a concave shape, it is possible to display a stereoscopic image having a depth. This can further enhance the visual and decorative effects.

Third Embodiment
Next, a game display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the component the same as that of the thing by the said embodiment, or similar, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the third embodiment, for example, by making the upper edge portion of the concave screen 110D shown in FIG. 6 emit light, the visual effect and the decorativeness are improved.

  In the gaming display device 1 according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the screen 110D has a predetermined thickness, an incident surface 1100 (light guiding portion) through which light is transmitted, and a projected image having a predetermined thickness. It is comprised from the display surface 1101 (display part) to display. Further, at least one substrate (LED substrate) 70 is placed on the bottom surface 10a of the housing 10 near the lower edge of the screen 110D, and light is applied to the upper edge of the incident surface (light guide) 1100 of the screen 110D. The irregular reflection portion 72 formed of an uneven portion or the like to be irregularly reflected is provided.

  The irregular reflection portion 72 is provided over the entire upper edge of the screen 110D. Also, the base 70 may be provided over the entire lower edge of the screen 110D, but may be provided separately as appropriate. 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 uniformly reaches the entire irregular reflection portion 72.

  As a result, a laterally long reflected light that forms the upper edge of the screen 110D can be formed, and visual effects and decorative effects can be improved. In addition, although the LED board 60 and the reflecting plate 61 are provided in the back surface of the reflector 13 in the figure shown in FIG. 8, these can be abbreviate | omitted suitably.

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

  Furthermore, a light shielding member may be provided appropriately around the light emitting element 71 so that the light from the light emitting element 71 does not face the display surface 1101 of the screen 110D.

  According to the third embodiment, the light from the light emitting element 71 of the base 70 provided in the vicinity of the lower edge of the screen 110D causes the upper edge of the screen 110D to emit light, thereby displaying the game display device 1 can improve the visual effect and decoration. Moreover, by preventing the generation of the leaked light from the light emitting element 71 to the inside of the housing 10, the irradiation efficiency is enhanced, and the projection image on the screen 110D is not affected. Further, 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 each other and the lower edge of the incident surface (light guide portion) 1100, the right It may be provided at the edge and / or the left edge. Thereby, each edge (upper edge, lower edge, right edge and / or left edge) of the screen 110D can be appropriately illuminated.

  (Modification 1) In Modification 1, as shown in FIG. 9, in order 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, it has a light shielding function. The bottom surface 10a is deformed to close the gap. Thus, the same function and effect as those of the third embodiment can be obtained, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  (Modification 2) In the modification 2, as shown in FIG. 10, the base 70 having a light shielding function is disposed in the vertical direction, and the light from the light emitting element leaks into the inside of the housing 10 by the base 70 itself. To prevent. Thus, the same function and effect as those of the third embodiment can be obtained, and the number of parts can be reduced.

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

Fourth Embodiment
Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the component the same as that of the thing by the said embodiment, or similar, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the gaming machine G1 according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming apparatus G1 has a housing G10 and a screen unit G11 configured by a screen G110 whose entire front surface is concave. The housing G10 has a base G101 and a projector housing G102.

  FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the game apparatus G1. As shown in FIG. 12, the base G101 has a flat plate-like back surface portion G101a and a bottom surface portion G101b, and constitutes the back surface wall and the bottom surface wall of the housing G10, respectively. The projector main body 12 is attached to the bottom surface portion G101b so as to be mounted. In addition, the reflector 13 is disposed along the inner wall of the back surface portion G101a.

  The projector housing G102 is attached to the bottom portion G101b so as to cover the projector main body 12, and thereby accommodates the projector main body 12 in the internal space. The upper part of the internal space is opened, and 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 such that the image light reflected by the reflector 13 is irradiated to the screen G110.

  As described above, the gaming apparatus G1 of the fourth 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 apparatus is not limited to the gaming display apparatus, and may be, for example, a gaming medium lending apparatus, or a gaming machine decoration unit provided in a gaming machine.

  In the following description of the fourth embodiment, for convenience, a direction perpendicular to the main surface of the back surface portion G101a may be referred to as the front-rear direction. The screen unit G11 side of the back surface portion G101a in the front-rear direction may be referred to as the front side (front direction) of the gaming apparatus G1, and the side opposite to the front side may be referred to as the rear side (rear direction, depth direction). The right side and the left side may be referred to as the right side (right direction) and the left side (left direction) of the gaming apparatus G1 as viewed from the front side, and the direction including the right side and the left side may be referred to as the left and right direction. Furthermore, a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction and the left-right direction may be referred to as a vertical direction or a height direction.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the gaming apparatus G1 from the back side. As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, a light guide plate G61 is disposed on the rear side of the back surface portion G101a in the base G101 so as to be parallel to the back surface portion G101a. That is, the light guide plate G61 is disposed in parallel with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The light guide plate G61 has translucency, and can guide incident light. In the fourth embodiment, the light guide plate G61 is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate, but is not limited to this and may be any shape such as a circle. As shown in FIG. 13, the light guide plate G61 is fixed to the base G101 by the back substrate cover G62.

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

  FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing the gaming apparatus G1 from the back side. As shown in FIG. 14, the light guide plate G61 has an annular opening G61a formed to penetrate in the thickness direction. That is, the light guide plate G61 has an annular end face (opening side 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 the fourth embodiment, the opening G61a is formed in an annular shape, but is not limited to this, and may be square or the like. In addition, a part of the periphery of the opening G61a may be aligned with the periphery of the light guide plate G61. That is, a notch may be provided in the light guide plate G61 to form the opening G61a.

  The LED substrate G60 is disposed so as to be sandwiched between the light guide plate G61 and the base G101. That is, the plurality of LEDGs 60A are provided on the LED substrate G60 separate from the light guide plate G61. The LED substrate G60 has a plurality of LEDGs 60A mounted at positions facing the opening-side end surface G61b on the light guide plate G61 side. More specifically, in the LED substrate G60, the plurality of LEDGs 60A are arranged in parallel at equal intervals so as to surround the openings G61a along the opening side end face G61b. When the opening G61a is formed by a notch, the plurality of LEDs G 60A are arranged in an arc along the notch. Each LEDG 60A has an emission port in the opposite direction to the opening side end face G61b. Accordingly, the LED substrate G60 radiates light radially from the plurality of LEDs G60A toward the opening-side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61. The optical axes of the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A are 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 form the peripheral edge of the light guide plate G61. It is made reachable to the outer end surface G61c. The thickness of the light guide plate G61 is set to be longer than the length in the front-rear direction of the LED G 60A. Thus, 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.

  Thus, the light from the plurality of LEDs G60A disposed in the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61 enters the light guide plate G61 after being incident from the opening side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61, and is outside the light guide plate G61 It illuminates so that the whole field of end face G61c may be covered. As a result, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A spreads radially in the light guide plate G61 and reaches the outer end face G61 c, so that the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 can be illuminated annularly, and the game apparatus G1 The light guide plate G61 illuminated from any direction can be visually recognized, and the identifiability of a gaming machine or the like to which the gaming apparatus G1 is attached can be improved.

  The LED board G60 is capable of individually controlling the lighting of the plurality of LEDs G60A. The LED substrate G60 has a memory (not shown) in which a plurality of lighting patterns are stored, and controls the plurality of LEDs G 60A in a lighting pattern according to an external signal or the like. For example, the LED board G60 selects a lighting pattern according to an operation performed on a signal indicating the gaming state transmitted from the gaming machine or an input device (not shown) of the gaming apparatus G1 and The plurality of LEDs G 60A are controlled based on the lighting pattern. For example, by controlling the plurality of LEDs G 60A according to the lighting pattern in which the plurality of LEDs G 60A are sequentially lighted in the order of arrangement, it is possible to perform a drive effect that light flows in the peripheral edge of the light guide plate G61. In addition, by selecting a full color LED for the plurality of LEDG 60A, red lights up when a call input from the player is performed by operation of a touch sensor described later, etc., and yellow flashes when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine. And so on.

  In the light guide plate G61, reflection processing for reflecting a part of the light from the LED G 60A in the light guide plate G61 in the thickness direction on the side of the base G101 is performed at a plurality of places. In the light guide plate G61, the reflection processing is performed so as to form a shape having designability, so that the illumination of the shape appears on the main surface of the light guide plate G61. Hereinafter, the reflection processing of the light guide plate G61 will be specifically described with reference to an optical path pattern of light traveling in the light guide plate G61.

  FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B are explanatory drawings showing an example of an optical path pattern of light from the LED G 60A traveling through the light guide plate G61. As shown in FIG. 15A, when the light path of the light from the LED G 60A is not subjected to reflection processing, the light emitted from the LED G 60A enters the light guide plate G61 from the opening side end face G61 b, and the surface direction in the light guide plate G61 It travels in the (vertical direction) to reach the outer end face G61c. Thus, the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 is annularly illuminated.

  On the other hand, as shown to FIG. 15B, the light-guide plate G61 has the reflection part G61d which reflects the light which travels in the surface direction (up-down direction) of the light-guide plate G61. In the fourth 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 reflecting portion G61d has a reflecting surface whose normal is inclined 45 degrees in the thickness direction (forward direction) with respect to the light path of the light from the LED G60A, and the light reaching the reflecting portion G61d corresponds to the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61 (front (Direction) to the side of the LED substrate G60. The reflecting portion G61d may be provided inside the light guide plate by processing such as laser processing.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing an example of the illumination mode of the light guide plate G61. As shown in FIG. 16, light is radially emitted from the LED G 60A (see FIG. 14) disposed in the opening G61a, reaches the outer end face G61c, and illuminates the peripheral edge of the light guide plate G61. In addition, part of the light from the LED G 60A (see FIG. 14) is reflected in the front direction by the reflecting portion G61 d to form a bright spot on the main surface of the light guide plate G61. The reflective portions G61d are collectively provided so as to form a design, and the bright spots formed by the reflection of the reflective portion G61d stipples the design.

  FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view showing the gaming apparatus G1 from the back side. As shown in FIG. 17, the plurality of LEDs G 60A are provided on an LED substrate G60 separate from the light guide plate G61. The LED board G60 and the light guide plate G61 have alignment portions G60e and G61e for aligning so that the plurality of LEDs G60A are disposed at positions facing the opening-side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61, respectively. Each is provided.

  Specifically, the alignment portion G60e is four through holes provided in the front-rear direction and provided at the four corner portions of the light guide plate G61. The alignment portion G61e is four through holes corresponding to the four alignment portions G60e. In addition, the alignment part G62e is similarly formed also in back board | substrate cover G62 which clamps the light-guide plate G61 by LED board G60.

  The rear surface portion G101a of the base G101 is provided with 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. The alignment member G101e has a cylindrical shape having a cross section engaged with the alignment portions G60e, G61e, and G62e, and is longer than the total thickness of the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the back substrate cover G62. It protrudes in the back direction from the base | substrate G101, and is provided.

  As described above, the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the back substrate cover G62 are detachably disposed on the base G101. The alignment portions G60e, G61e, and G62e of the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the back substrate cover G62 are sequentially inserted into the alignment member G101e of the base G101 to perform alignment.

  When the light guide plate G61 is aligned, first, the alignment portion G61e of the light guide plate G61 is aligned with and inserted into the protruding end portion of the alignment member G101e of the base G101. Then, the light guide plate G61 is moved forward while the movement in the vertical direction and the lateral direction is restricted by the alignment member G101e, and the light guide plate G61 is placed on the LED substrate G60. Thus, the light guide plate G61 is restricted only by the movement in the front-rear direction by the alignment member G101e. Thereby, 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 at the time of alignment.

(Outline of the fourth embodiment)
As described above, the gaming apparatus G1 of the fourth embodiment is a light guide plate which is detachably disposed on the base G101 and has a light transmitting property that is formed such that the opening side end face G61b of a predetermined shape penetrates in the thickness direction. G61 and a plurality of LEDs G60A disposed 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 provided in parallel along the opening side end face G61b Are arranged so that the light guide plate G61 reflects a portion of the light guided from the plurality of LEDs G 60A into the light guide plate G61 via the opening-side end face G61 b in the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61. A reflective portion G61d is formed.

  According to the above configuration, the light from the plurality of LEDs G60A disposed in the opening of the light guide plate G61 is guided from the inside of the light guide plate G61 after being incident from the opening side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61, and the light guide plate G61 It illuminates so that the whole field of outside end face G61c of may be covered. On the other hand, a part of the light guided in the light guide plate G61 by the reflection process performed on the light guide plate G61 is emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61 by the reflecting portion G61 d subjected to the reflection process. As a result, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A spreads radially in the light guide plate G61 and reaches the outer end face G61 c, so that the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 can be illuminated annularly, and the game apparatus G1 The light guide plate G61 illuminated from any direction can be visually recognized, and the identifiability of the gaming machine to which the gaming apparatus G1 is attached can be improved. Furthermore, the designability 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 G101, the light guide plate G61 is replaced with a light guide plate G61 subjected to reflection processing of a different design. Since this is possible, it becomes possible to apply the gaming machine G1 to various types of gaming machines.

  Further, in the gaming apparatus G1 of the fourth embodiment, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on the LED substrate G60 separate from the light guide plate G61, and the LED substrates G60 and the light guide plate G61 Positioning portions G60e and G61e for positioning are provided so as to be disposed at positions respectively facing the opening side end face G61b of the light plate G61.

  According to the above configuration, the arrangement of the light guide plate G61 disposed in a detachable manner is determined by the alignment portions G60e and G61e such that the plurality of LEDs G60A are positioned to face the opening side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61. Ru. As a result, since the alignment is accurately performed by the alignment units G60e and G61e, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the visual effect due to the misalignment.

  Further, in the gaming machine G1 of the fourth embodiment, the base G101 is provided with an alignment member G101e which performs alignment in cooperation with the alignment parts G60e and G61e of the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61. ing.

  According to the above configuration, the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 cooperate with the alignment member G101e provided on the base G101 to perform alignment. As a result, the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 are aligned, and are also aligned with the base G101, so that it is possible to prevent a reduction in visual effects due to misalignment.

  Further, in the gaming apparatus G1 of the fourth 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 above configuration, the plurality of LEDGs 60A are annularly arranged along the opening-side end surface G61b of the annularly formed opening G61a. Thus, 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 the LED G60A and further increasing the efficiency of the light of the plurality of LED G60A with respect to the light guide plate G61. As a result, it is possible to cause the outer end surface G61c of the light guide plate G61 to emit light more effectively.

Fifth Embodiment
Next, a gaming apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the component the same as that of the thing by the said embodiment, or similar, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted. In the fifth embodiment, different aspects of the projector housing G102 (see FIGS. 12 and 13) described in the fourth embodiment will be described, and the other configurations and the like are the same as those in the fourth embodiment and thus the description thereof is omitted. Do.

  FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a projector housing F102 included in the game apparatus F1 according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, the projector housing F102 is attached to the base G101 so as to cover the projector main body 12 (see FIG. 12) below the screen unit G11, thereby accommodating the projector main body 12 in the internal space. As in the fourth embodiment, the upper part of the internal space is opened, and 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 fifth embodiment has a function of an input device for receiving an input from the player, and a function of notifying the player. Hereinafter, the projector housing F102 will be specifically described.

  The projector housing F102 has an exterior panel F1021 that forms the front outline 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. 19) described later. The touch area F1021a is provided with a light transmitting portion F1021b having a light transmitting property, and light transmitted from the back side can be transmitted. In the fifth embodiment, the light transmitting portion F1021b is configured by a rectangular design indicating the touch area F1021a, and a pattern indicating “hand” and text indicating “CALL” arranged in the rectangular design. It is not limited to. In the fifth embodiment, the exterior panel F1021 is formed of a translucent material, and non-transmissive ink is printed so as to leave the translucent portion F1021b, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, a translucent material may be provided and formed so as to be flush with the exterior panel F1021, or it may be a through hole that simply penetrates the exterior panel F1021. In addition, the light transmitting portion 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 the sound from a speaker F10253 (see FIGS. 19 and 20) to be described later to the outside. The light receiving unit F1021d is an input device for receiving a signal from the outside such as infrared light.

  FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the projector housing F102. As shown in FIG. 19, 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 containing base F1027.

  The housing base F1027 forms the outer shape of the projector housing F102 together 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. Further, the housing base F1027 is provided with the above-described speaker and light receiving element for the light receiving unit F1021d to receive an optical signal from the outside. The projector main body 12 (see FIG. 12) is accommodated on the opposite side of the accommodation base F1027 to the exterior panel F1021. Further, the housing base F1027 is provided with a speaker F10253 for outputting sound from the speaker unit F1021c at the upper left portion on the front side.

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

  The LED array F 1024 is an LED unit in which a plurality of full color LEDs are arranged in parallel, and emits planar light from the upper edge of the light guide plate F 1023 toward the light guide plate F 1023. The light guide plate F1023 is provided on the back side of the touch sensor F1022 and travels while reflecting the light from the LED array F1024 by the reflection sheet provided on the rear surface side of the light guide plate F1023 and is provided on the front side of the light guide plate F1023. The surface light is emitted from the diffusion sheet. That is, the light guide plate F1023 has a function of guiding the light from the LED array F1024 toward the light transmitting part F1021b of the exterior panel F1021 provided on the front side through the touch sensor F1022. Thereby, the translucent part F1021b which has translucency is illuminated.

  The touch sensor F1022 has translucency, and is disposed on the back side of the exterior panel F1021 in association with the touch area F1021a. 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 in which the LED array F1024 is disposed, 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. 20 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the projector housing F102. As shown in FIG. 20, the substrate F1025 has a control circuit F10250, a ROM F10251, a RAM F10252, 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 ROM F 10251 stores a lighting pattern and the like for lighting control of the LED array. The RAM F 10252 temporarily stores input information and the like from the outside. The communication interface F10254 is for communicating with, for example, the LED board G60 (see FIG. 14) as well as the gaming machine 2 (see FIG. 1). 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, the signal may be indirectly received from another device, for example, a server or a controller in the game arcade.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of control processing executed by the control circuit F10250. The operation of control circuit F10250 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, first, the control circuit F10250 determines whether there is an input (S1). The input includes an input to the touch sensor F 1022 by the player, and an input of a signal indicating the gaming state from the gaming machine 2. If there is no input (S1: NO), step S1 is executed again. There may be control processing when there is no input. For example, as long as there is no input to the touch sensor F1022, illumination of the light transmitting unit F1021b (LED array F1024) in a predetermined manner may be continued.

  When there is an input (S1: YES), the control circuit F10250 determines an 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 LEDGs 60A of the LED substrate G60. That is, the ROM F 10251 stores a data table in which an actuator to be controlled is associated according to the input type, and the control circuit F 10250 refers to the data table to acquire an actuator corresponding to the input type.

  Then, the control circuit F10250 selects a control pattern which defines in advance how to control the actuator (S4). That is, the ROM F 10251 stores a data table associated with the control pattern of the actuator corresponding to the input type, and the control circuit F 10250 refers to the data table to obtain the control pattern for each actuator.

  Thereafter, the control circuit F10250 controls the actuator according to 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 unit F1021b (LED array F1024) into a predetermined pattern. When the plurality of LEDs G 60A are controlled according to the input to the touch sensor F 1022, the control circuit F 10250 transmits a control signal to the LED board G 60 or a control board for controlling the LED board G 60 Control the LEDG60A.

  Further, when the player performs a touch operation, the control circuit F10250 emits the LED G60A in a predetermined mode with respect to the above-mentioned LED substrate G60 and / or the projector control means, and / or displays a predetermined image on the screen G110. You may be instructed to When the control circuit F10250 instructs the LED substrate G60 to emit light, the light guide plate G61 larger than the main body visible from the side of the gaming machine as well as the light transmitting portion F1021b and the screen G110 of the touch area F1021a in front of the player Is turned on in a predetermined mode (for example, red light), the administrator of the game arcade specifies the called gaming machine (the gaming machine to which the gaming apparatus G1 to which the call input has been performed by the player is attached) It will be easier. In addition, the game arcade manager operates the touch sensor F1022 (touch area F1021a) to turn off the light when arriving at the called gaming machine, but according to the time from the touch operation on the LED board F1025 side The lighting mode may be changed. For example, the control circuit F10250 turns on the LED G 60A at the timing when the player's operation is performed, changes it to blink red after 30 seconds from the player's operation timing, and one minute passes from the player's operation timing. From then on, it may be controlled to change to a red blink faster than before. Thereby, even if the game arcade manager is at a position away from the gaming machine, the time from the timing when the player operates can be determined at a glance, and even if there are a plurality of gaming machines being called, the corresponding priority It becomes possible to provide appropriate services to the player by making it possible to

  Thus, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the LED G60A, which is a plurality of light sources for the light guide plate G61, when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021a. The control circuit F10250 also performs control to change the lighting mode of the plurality of LEDs G 60A according to the elapsed time from the timing when the touch input to the touch area F1021a is made. Here, the change of the lighting mode includes the change of the lighting state from the non-lighting state, and the changing of the lighting state from the certain lighting state to the specific lighting state. Moreover, the change of the lighting mode of the LED G 60A may be intermittently changed at each predetermined timing as described above, or is continuously changed according to the elapsed time (the color changes gradually, The blinking interval may gradually change). Also, 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 means as described above. I will not. For example, the control circuit F10250 may control the plurality of LEDs G60A directly by configuring the gaming apparatus F1 such that the plurality of LEDs G60A are connected to the control circuit F10250.

(Outline of the fifth embodiment)
The gaming apparatus F1 according to the fifth embodiment has an exterior panel F1021 in which a translucent area F1021b having transparency is provided in a touch area touched by a player, and has transparency, and the back side of the exterior panel F1021 The touch sensor F1022 is provided in correspondence with the touch area F1021a and detects a touch input to the touch area F1021a, the LED array F1024, and the back side of the touch sensor F1022, and light from the LED array F1024 is transmitted to the exterior panel F1021. And a control circuit F10250 that performs lighting control 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, light from the LED array F1024 is guided to the light transmitting portion F1021b, and the player can visually recognize the light from the light transmitting portion F1021b It becomes. With such a configuration, since the light transmitting portion F1021b in the touch area F1021a of the exterior panel F1021 is irradiated with light from the LED array F1024, the player can easily recognize the place to be touched, and the conventional call button can be used. As described above, since the input is performed on the touch area F 1021 a which is not movable and is formed in a plane, it is possible to prevent a failure due to dust etc. entering the operating place or a failure due to fatigue of the movable part. Become.

  In the gaming machine F1 of the fifth 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 the above configuration, the player can recognize that his / her touch has been input by changing the lighting mode of the LED array F 1024 that illuminates the light transmitting unit F 1021 b. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from touching the touch area F1021a many times until the attendant is called, and the surface of the touch area being deteriorated.

  In the gaming machine F1 of the fifth embodiment, a light transmitting plate G61 having a light transmitting property, which is disposed detachably on the base G101 and is formed so as to penetrate the opening side end face G61b of a predetermined shape in the thickness direction; A plurality of LEDs G 60A are disposed at positions facing the opening side end face G61b forming the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61, and the plurality of LEDGs 60A are arranged in parallel along the opening side end face G61b , The light guide plate G61 is subjected to a reflection process of reflecting part of the light guided from the plurality of LEDs G 60A into the light guide plate G61 via the opening side end face G61 b in the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61 The part G61 d is formed, and the control circuit F10250 specifies a plurality of LED G 60A as specific points when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021 a. It may control to change the mode.

  According to the above configuration, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G 60A becomes a specific lighting mode according to the player's touch input, and spreads radially in the light guide plate G61 to reach the outer end surface, thereby the light guide plate G61 It becomes possible to illuminate the entire periphery of the ring annularly, and the light guide plate G61 illuminated in a specific lighting mode becomes visible from any direction of the game apparatus F1, and the manager of the game arcade It becomes easy to specify the gaming machine to which the stored gaming apparatus F1 is attached. Furthermore, the designability 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 by the light guide plate G61 subjected to reflection processing of different designs. Therefore, the game apparatus F1 can be applied to various types of game machines.

  In the gaming machine F1 of the fifth embodiment, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting modes of the plurality of LEDGs 60A according to the elapsed time from the timing when the touch input to the touch area F1021a is made. Good.

  According to the above configuration, the manager of the game arcade can recognize at a glance even the position away from the gaming machine by visually recognizing the lighting mode of the light guide plate G61 from the time when the player performs the touch input. Even in the case where there are a plurality of gaming devices F1 for which touch input has been performed, it is possible to give a corresponding priority, which makes it possible to provide an appropriate service to the player.

Sixth Embodiment
Next, a gaming apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the component the same as that of the thing by the said embodiment, or similar, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted. Also, the gaming apparatus of the sixth embodiment is a gaming display apparatus that functions as a transmissive projector apparatus as in the above-described embodiment, but is not limited to this. 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. Also, in the present embodiment, the gaming device is a data display device, but is not limited thereto. For example, a gaming media lending device may be used, or a unit for gaming machine decoration provided in a gaming machine, etc. May be

(Machine configuration)
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a data display H1 and a game machine H2 according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a data display device H1 according to the sixth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the data display H1 is individually installed above the gaming machine H2 in the game arcade. The data display unit H1 is attached to the attachment portion of a storage stand called a so-called island where the gaming machine H2 is installed in association with the gaming machine H2 (not shown). In the present invention, the gaming machine H2 is configured to have different rendering modes in accordance with the gaming state, and the data display machine H1 is configured to execute rendering of an aspect according to the rendering mode of the gaming machine H2. That is, the data display device H1 is configured to be able to detect the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 based on the rendering mode of the gaming machine H2.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the gaming machine H2 has a main body H32 and a base door H33 pivotally attached to the main body H32 in an openable / closable manner. The top lamp H60 is arranged to constitute the upper end region of the base door H33. The top lamp H60 is a lighting device having a full color LED and projecting light from the full color LED onto a light transmitting member forming a part of a housing of the base door H33 to emit light. Thus, the top lamp H60 is provided to constitute the upper end region of the base door H33, so that the light emission mode of the top lamp H60 can be viewed from the front side, the side, and the top of the gaming machine H2. It has become. The top lamp H60 is controlled in the gaming machine H2 to function as a light emitting means for effecting different lighting modes according to the gaming state. Further, the data display H1 has a container H102 having the same function as the projector housing G102 of the above-described embodiment. In addition, although the example which provided the data display machine H1 in the pachinko game machine as the game machine H2 is shown in FIG. 22, it is not limited to this, A pachislot machine may be sufficient.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in addition to the same configuration as the projector housing G102 of the above-described embodiment, the housing H102 incorporates a camera unit H12 so that the lower part of the housing H102 can be imaged. The camera unit H12 includes a CMOS image sensor and a control device that controls the sensor. The camera unit H12 is disposed below the housing H102 so that at least a portion of the top lamp H60 can be imaged. That is, the data display unit H1 is individually provided in the gaming machine H2 so that the top lamp H60 is included in the imaging range of the camera unit H12. Thus, the camera unit H12 functions as an image acquisition unit that captures an image of the top lamp H60 and acquires an image including a lighting mode of the top lamp H60. Therefore, the data display device H1 can have a function of acquiring continuous images by the camera unit H12, determining the lighting mode of the gaming machine H2, and determining the gaming state of the gaming machine H2. That is, the camera unit H12 functions as a lighting mode detection unit that detects a lighting mode by the top lamp H60. In addition, although the camera unit H12 was mentioned as the example as a lighting mode detection means, it is not limited to this, for example, a sensor etc. should just be able to detect the lighting condition of light.

  As described above, the data display device H1 is configured to be able to detect the game state of the gaming machine H2 and the lighting mode by the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. Thus, the data display device H1 can determine the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 based on the lighting mode by the top lamp H60 detected by the camera unit H12. Therefore, the data display unit H1 can have a function of executing an effect according to the lighting mode by the top lamp H60 detected by the camera unit H12.

  In addition, the gaming apparatus has a state detection that detects the gaming state of the gaming machine, and the gaming machine has a rendering device that makes the rendering mode different according to the gaming state in order to cause the gaming device to detect the gaming state. If it does, it will not be limited to this. For example, the gaming machine may be provided with a directional speaker pointing in the direction in which the gaming apparatus is installed (the upper part of the game machine), and effect sound of different patterns may be output according to the gaming state. Thus, the gaming apparatus can detect the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the detected voice by having the microphone (sound collecting device). In addition, it may be determined based on the size of the sound detected by the microphone whether or not it is the sound of the own device. Further, by using the directional speaker, it is possible to improve the accuracy in determining whether or not the game device is the sound from the corresponding gaming machine. In addition, in order to improve the accuracy, the gaming apparatus may be provided with a directional microphone pointing in the direction of the speaker of the gaming machine. As a result, the gaming apparatus can determine the gaming state of the gaming machine regardless of the presence or absence of the data communication path by wire or wireless.

(Electric configuration: game machine)
FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine. The gaming machine H2 includes a main control unit H301a that controls the main device group H303a, a sub control unit H302a that controls the sub device group H304a, and a payout control unit H305 that controls the payout device group H306. The sub-control unit H302a is connected to the sub-control unit H302a by one-way communication, and the main control unit H301a and the payout control unit H305 are connected so as to allow two-way communication. Further, an external terminal board H308a is connected to the payout control unit H305 by one-way communication. The main control unit H301a and the sub control unit H302a each include a CPU, a ROM in which a program and the like are stored, and an RWM in which information on games and effects is stored.

  The main device group H303a includes, for example, a starting opening switch, a count switch, a winning opening switch, a normal motor combination solenoid, a winning opening solenoid, etc., and the main control unit H301a controls these devices. The progress of the game in the gaming machine 2 is controlled. Further, the main control unit H301a transmits a command corresponding to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub control unit H302a and the payout control unit H305.

  The sub device group H304a includes a top lamp H60, and an electric decoration control circuit H61 that controls the top lamp H60 and other lamps. In addition, the sub device group H 304 a further includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, a rendering button sensor, an object control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub control unit H302a controls the effects of the gaming machine 2 by controlling these devices based on the command transmitted from the main control unit H301a.

  The payout device group H306 includes, for example, a payout control circuit, a payout ball detection switch, a launch control circuit, a touch switch, and the like. By controlling these devices or automatically controlling these devices, the launch and payout of the gaming balls in the gaming machine H2 are controlled.

  Although not shown, the gaming machine H2 has a lending terminal board connected to the payout control unit H305. The gaming machine H2 is connected to the gaming medium lending device 3 (see FIG. 1) through the lending terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the operation of the player.

  Further, the payout control unit H305 is connected to the data display H1 via the external terminal board H308a, and a game information signal, an error signal, etc. when there is a change in the internal state for each game. Output

  Referring to FIG. 25, a block diagram showing the configuration of a gaming machine H2 as a pachislot machine is illustrated. The gaming machine H2 includes a main control unit H301b for controlling the main device group H303b and a sub control unit H302b for controlling the sub device group H304b. The main control unit H301b is connected to the sub control unit H302b by one-way communication. ing. Further, an external terminal board H308b is connected to the main control portion H301b by one-way communication. Each of the main control unit H301 b and the sub control unit H302 b includes a CPU, a ROM in which a program and the like are stored, and an RWM in which information on games and effects is stored.

  The main device group H303b includes, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like, and the main control unit H301b controls these devices to play a game machine. Control the progress of the game in H2. In addition, the main control unit H301a transmits a command corresponding to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub control unit H302b.

  The sub device group H304b includes a top lamp H60, and a lighting control circuit H61 that controls the top lamp H60 and other lamps. Further, the sub device group H304b includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, a character control circuit, an electric decoration control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like, and the sub control unit H302b is transmitted from the main control unit H301b. By controlling these devices based on the command, the effects in the gaming machine H2 are controlled.

  The main control unit H301b is connected to the data display unit H1 via the external terminal board H308b, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc., for each game or when the internal state changes. Do.

  In the gaming machine H2 as a pachislot machine, the main control unit H301b is connected to the gaming medium lending device 3 via the lending terminal board, and the lending request signal and the return request signal are output based on the player's operation. It may be configured to output.

(Electric configuration: data display)
FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the data display H1. The data display unit H1 includes a camera unit H12, an image display unit H405 exemplified by the projector main body 12 and the screen unit G11, an electric decoration unit H406 exemplified by the LED G 60A etc., and an audio output exemplified by the speaker F10253 etc. A unit H407, a sensor group H404, a control unit H401, a ROM H402, and a RAM H403. The control unit H401 includes a CPU, a control circuit board provided with the CPU, and the like, and controls driving of connected devices.

  The ROM H 402 stores a control program for realizing the function of the data display device H1. The control unit H401 reads out and executes the control program stored in the ROM H402 to control each component to determine the gaming state of the gaming machine H2, and the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 (lighting mode The function etc. which perform the production | presentation of the aspect according to are implement | achieved. Further, the control unit H401 performs communication control with the server device H4 and the game machine H2.

  A sensor group 403 is a plurality of sensors for detecting an operation from the outside on the touch area F1021a (see FIG. 19) or the like of the exterior panel F 1021 including the touch sensor F1022 (see FIG. 19) or the like of the embodiment described above. is there. When an operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit H401 controls the display content in the image display unit H405, the light emission mode in the electric decoration unit H406, and the audio output mode in the audio output unit H407 according to the operation. . When the display screen of the image display unit H405 functions as a touch panel, the sensor group H403 includes a sensor for detecting a touch operation on the touch panel.

  The communication interface H410 is an interface for communicating with the server device H4 and the gaming machine H2, and is also a conversion module that converts the input information into an optimal format when outputting the information. Although not shown, the communication interface H410 is connected to the game medium lending device 3 (see FIG. 1) by a harness in a contact point input / output system, and bidirectional communication is possible. Further, the communication interface H410 and the server device H4 are connected by the coaxial cable in the wired LAN method, and are connected by the harness in the contact output method, so that bidirectional communication is possible. The communication interface H410 and the external terminal board H308 in the gaming machine H2 are connected by a contact input method, and one-way communication of the data display H1 from the gaming machine H2 is performed. The connection method is not limited to these methods. For each connection, a wireless LAN method may be used, or an optical communication method using an optical cable may be used. Furthermore, these combined methods may be used.

  The RAM H 403 functions as a storage unit that stores various data. For example, the control unit H401 stores the control result of each connected component in the RAM H403. The RAM H 403 also stores a data table for determining the gaming state of the gaming machine H 2 and a data table for executing effects according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the data display device H1 is made downloadable from the server device H4 such as video data and audio data used for these data tables and effects. That is, the control unit H401 downloads a data table for determining the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 and a data table for executing effects according to the gaming state from the server device H4 via the communication interface H410. It has a function. That is, the server device H4 has a function of distributing a data table for determining the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 and a data table for executing effects according to the gaming state to the data display device H1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the data display device H1 may be configured such that the communication interface H410 has a USB connection terminal and can transfer data tables from an external storage device or the like to the RAM H403. In addition, in the data display device H1, the sensor group H404 may include an infrared sensor, and the data table may be set using a remote control or the like.

  The camera unit H12 is provided to pick up an image of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2, as described above. When an image including the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 is acquired by the camera unit H12, the control unit H401 determines the gaming state based on the image, and executes effects according to the gaming state. The control unit H401 controls the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, and the audio output unit H407 to execute effects.

(Electric configuration: Data display: Data table)
The data table stored in the RAM H 403 of the data display device H 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. 27 is a gaming state determination table for determining the gaming state. FIG. 28 is an effect pattern table for executing effects according to the game state.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the gaming state determination table has a lighting mode column and a gaming state column. The lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is stored in the lighting mode column. The gaming state field stores the gaming state according to the lighting pattern. The control unit H401 of the data display unit H1 determines the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 based on the image acquired by the camera unit H12, refers to the gaming state determination table, and acquires the gaming state corresponding to the determined lighting mode Do.

  Here, a lighting mode of the top lamp H60 controlled by the sub control unit H302b of the gaming machine H2 will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub control unit H302b performs control to make the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 different within a range in which it is difficult for a person to recognize, thereby setting the top lamp H60 to a lighting mode according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the range of the blinking cycle that is difficult for human beings to recognize is 50 Hz or more, but is not limited to this.

  For example, when the blinking period of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz, the top lamp H60 repeats the setting of lighting and extinguishing every 1/50 seconds. That is, the top lamp H60 is turned on for 1/100 second, then turned off for 1/100 second, and these are repeated. When the frame rate of the camera unit H12 is 100 fps with respect to the top lamp H60 in such a lighting mode, an image in which lighting and extinguishing are alternately repeated in frame units is acquired. In this case, the control unit H401 determines that the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz (1/100 second lighting, 1/100 second non-lighting repetition). As described above, the control unit H401 determines the lighting and extinguishing patterns of the top lamp H60 according to the image recognition program, and identifies the lighting mode (flashing cycle) of the top lamp H60. That is, in the present embodiment, the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is stored in the lighting mode column of the gaming state determination table.

  In addition, by changing the blink cycle of the top lamp H60 and not changing the one lighting time in the blink, it is possible to determine the blink cycle by the ratio of the number of images in the lighting state to the number of images captured in the predetermined period. It may be

  In addition, it is not limited to making the lighting mode according to a game state differ by the blink cycle in the range which is difficult for the person of top lamp H60 to recognize. For example, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 may have any blinking cycle (for example, blinking less than 50 Hz), or may indicate the gaming state by changing the light emission color, The game state may be indicated in combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the game state is determined in the game state determination table, the effect pattern according to the game state is selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect pattern may be set in association with the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. That is, in the data display unit H1, any configuration may be employed as long as effects can be executed according to the gaming state.

  The gaming machine H2 is also provided with a data table similar to the gaming state determination table in a storage unit (not shown). The gaming machine H2 refers to the lighting pattern in the lighting mode column corresponding to its own gaming state, and controls the top lamp H60 with the lighting pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the effect pattern table has a gaming state field, an image display field, an audio output field, a lighting field, and an end condition field. The gaming state field stores gaming states in which the gaming machine H2 can shift. That is, not only the gaming state determined based on the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, but also the gaming state directly transmitted from the gaming machine H2 via the external terminal board H308 is stored. In the video display field, video patterns displayed by the video display unit H405 corresponding to the game state are stored. For example, the video pattern indicates a combination of video data and video data stored in the RAM H403 by the data display device H1. The voice output section stores voice patterns output by the voice output unit H407 in accordance with the game state. For example, the voice pattern indicates a combination of voice data and voice data stored in the RAM H403 by the data display device H1. In the electric decoration column, an electric decoration pattern in which the electric decoration portion H406 emits light corresponding to the game state is stored. For example, the electric decoration pattern indicates a lighting pattern of each electric decoration provided in the gaming machine H2.

  In the end condition field, the end condition of the effect corresponding to the game state is stored. For example, this end condition is referred to in an error state in which the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 can not be detected, such as being interrupted by the player's hand or luggage after start of the effect in the data display H1, and the end condition is satisfied. If this is the case, the effect is forcibly terminated. If the effect by the data display device H1 corresponds to a gaming state that can be determined based on the information transmitted from the external terminal board H308, the end condition may be set to none.

  A specific example of the termination condition stored in the termination condition field will be described. For example, the case where the gaming state is the BB gaming state described later will be described. Generally, while the gaming machine state is the BB gaming state, the ON state is maintained in the external terminal board H308. Then, when the end state of the BB gaming state (for example, when the gaming machine H2 executes payout exceeding 300 sheets) is satisfied on the gaming machine H2 side, the dedicated terminal is turned off. That is, the data display unit H1 can recognize from the external terminal board H308 the start to the end of the BB gaming state. Therefore, the data display device H1 may stop the effect corresponding to the BB gaming state in response to the signal being turned OFF, and there is no need to set a forced termination condition due to an error.

  Further, for example, when the gaming state is a special ART gaming state described later, there is a possibility that the later-described additional specialization zone may be started immediately after the game started in the ART gaming state. Since it is determined that the special specialization zone continues for 1 G or more, the forced termination condition of the special ART gaming state effect when the start of the special ART gaming state can be detected is one game which is the minimum continuing game number The rendering time of is the end condition. Since the pachislot machine in this embodiment is set to 4.1 seconds between one game, when an error condition that the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 can not be detected occurs, counting is started, and the previous IN If it can not be detected before 4.1 seconds have passed since the (input) signal is received from the external terminal board H308, the effect is an end condition. In addition, it may be set to 4.1 seconds from the OUT (payout) signal, or may be 4.1 seconds from the timing at which the start of the special ART gaming state can be detected, and is appropriately changed depending on the corresponding gaming machine. It is also good. As an actual operation, an IN (input) signal is transmitted from the external terminal board H 308 based on the start operation after betting on the gaming machine side, and the special-up special zone starts. On the display side, counting starts after receiving the IN signal, and if no lighting condition can not be detected during that time, the lighting condition is the specialization zone after a predetermined number of games (for example, the specialization zone continues 5G) Change the effect on the display when it is something other than. On the other hand, if an error that can not be detected when 1 second has elapsed after the 1st G count has occurred, presentation is continued when it occurs, and if the error has not been resolved even if 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of counting. Change the effect on the display unit side. If the error is eliminated before the lapse of 4.1 seconds, the effect on the specialization zone is continued as it is.

  As described above, it is preferable to set, as the end condition, a period which can be reliably executed even if an error state in which the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 can not be detected occurs. That is, when the minimum guaranteed number of games in the gaming state is determined, the time obtained by multiplying the specified number of games by the specified time is set as the ending condition, and when the gaming state is ended by the payout of a predetermined amount, It is preferable that the predetermined amount be divided by the maximum payout number in one game, the quotient obtained by removing the remainder be the determined game number, and the time obtained by multiplying this by a specified time be the end time.

(Electric configuration: Data display: External terminal board)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the details of signals for each terminal transmitted from the external terminal board H308a of the gaming machine H2 in connection between the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine and the data display machine H1. In FIG. 27, only the connection of the game machine H2 and the data display H1 is illustrated, and the connection to the other game medium lending device 3 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 29, from the external terminal board H308a in the gaming machine H2 to the communication interface H410 in the data display H1, a "prize ball signal" indicating the number of gaming balls paid out to the player, the gaming machine H2 The "external information 1" signal indicating that the jackpot was a big hit or being a big hit, the "external information 2" signal indicating that the gaming machine H2 has become a definite change, or that the definite change is going on, a gaming machine H2 An "external information 3" signal indicating that the special symbol game has started, an "external information 4" signal indicating that the gaming ball fired in the gaming machine H2 has won the starting opening, and any error (abnormality) in the gaming machine H2 "Security signal" indicating that a problem has occurred, that the base door H33 or the glass door (not shown) is open in the gaming machine H2 To "door-frame open signal" is input. The contents of “External information 1” signal to “External information 7” signal may be changed according to the specification of the game machine H2 on the transmission side and the specification of the data display H1 on the reception side. it can.

  In addition, the "out ball information" signal indicating that the gaming ball fired in the gaming machine H2 has not won any winning opening and entered the out port (not shown) is out in another device not shown. It is inputted from another signal line based on the detection result of the ball sensor, but when the out-of-ball sensor is controlled by the control of the game machine H2, it is outputted from the external terminal board H308a in the game machine H2. It is also good.

  Also, from the communication interface H410 in the data display unit H1 to the server device H4, the aforementioned "out information" based on the "out ball information" signal, "safe information" based on the "winning ball signal", and "external information 1" "Big hit information" based on signal, "probability change information" based on "external information 2" signal, "start signal" based on "external information 3" signal, "starting opening information" based on "external information 4" signal, "door・ “Door open information” based on the frame open signal ”and“ abnormal 1 information ”based on the“ security signal ”are input. As for the "security signal", when the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time, "error 1 information", "error 2 information" or "error information" according to the type of error (abnormality). It may be converted into “abnormal 3 information” and output to the server device H4. In addition, as described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit H401 and the information may be output to the server device H4. In addition, the communication interface H410 may receive each signal input from the external terminal board H308a by itself, and may output each input signal as it is to the server device H4 (through signal).

  As the type of error (abnormality) indicated by the "security signal" in the gaming machine H2, the starting opening switch is turned on even though the gaming ball has not entered the ball due to an unauthorized means or other factors. Start port switch error indicating that it has become a count switch error which indicates that the count switch has been counted despite the fact that the winning opening solenoid has not been driven (the winning opening has been opened) due to improper means or other factors. A sensor detection error (for example, a magnetic sensor error) or the like, which indicates that various sensors (for example, magnetic sensors) provided in the gaming machine H2 for detection of fraud, can be cited as an example.

  Referring to FIG. 30, details of signals for each terminal transmitted from the external terminal board H308b of the gaming machine H2 in connection of the gaming machine H2 as a pachislot machine and the data display machine H1 will be illustrated. In FIG. 30, only the connection of the game machine H2 and the data display H1 is illustrated, and the connection to the other game medium lending device 3 is omitted.

  From the external terminal board H308b in the gaming machine H2 to the communication interface H410 in the data display H1, a "medal insertion signal" indicating the number of medals inserted by the player, and "medal indicating the number of medals paid out to the player “Discharge signal”, “external signal 2” indicating that BB has occurred in the gaming machine H2 or being in the BB, “external signal 1 indicating that RB has occurred in the gaming machine H2 or in the RB” “External signal 3” indicating that the gaming machine H2 has become ART or in the ART, and “security signal” indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the gaming machine H2 are input. In the gaming machine H2, the fact that the front door (not shown) is in the open state is inputted to the data display H1 by the "security signal", but it is the same as the gaming machine H2 as the above-mentioned pachinko machine Alternatively, for example, by outputting “external signal 4” separately from “security signal”, a signal indicating that the front door is open may be output. The contents of "external signal 1" to "external signal 4" can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the game machine H2 on the transmission side and the specifications of the data display H1 on the reception side.

  Further, from the communication interface H410 in the data display H1 to the communication interface H410 in the server device H4, "IN information" based on the "medal insertion signal", "OUT information" based on the "medal payout signal", and "external" described above “BB information” based on “signal 2”, “RB information” based on “external signal 1”, “ART information” based on “external signal 3”, and “error information” based on “security signal” are input. When the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time of the “security signal”, “error information”, “abnormal 1 information”, “abnormality” according to the type of error (abnormality) It may be converted to 2 information or “abnormal 3 information” and output to the server device 2. In addition, as described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit H401 and the information may be output to the server device H4. In addition, the communication interface H410 may receive each signal input from the external terminal board H308b by itself, and may output each input signal as it is to the server device H4 (through signal).

  As types of errors (abnormality) indicated by the "security signal" in the gaming machine H2, there is a door open error indicating that the front door is in the open state, and RWM indicating that reading and writing of RWM have not been performed normally. An error, a selector error indicating that normal detection can not be performed due to an illegal means or other factor (for example, medal clogging), an error means or other factor (for example, medal empty) in a hopper Causes the hopper error to indicate that the payout is not normally performed, and the medals stored in the medal auxiliary are full in the medal auxiliary which accommodates the surplus medals that could not be accommodated in the hopper. Can be mentioned as an example.

  As described above, the external terminal board H308 (external terminal boards H308a and H308b) generally adopts the parallel transfer method of sending one type of signal for each terminal, so the upper limit of the number of terminals of the external terminal board H308 Limits the number of transmittable signals. Therefore, it is impossible to transmit all of the gaming states to which the gaming machine H2 can shift to the data display machine H1. That is, the gaming machine H2 is a restricted gaming state of the gaming states to which the gaming machine H2 can transition (in the above example, a jackpot / probability change information for a pachinko machine, BB / RB / ART information for a pachislot machine) ) Will be configured to be able to transmit.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state acquired and determined by being transmitted through such an external terminal board H308 may be referred to as a "first gaming state". Further, among the gaming states in which the gaming machine H2 may shift, the gaming machine H2 shows the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, and the data display machine H1 detects the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 by the camera unit H12 and discriminates it. The gaming state may be referred to as "second gaming state". In the present embodiment, the "first gaming state" is not included in the "second gaming state", but the "second gaming state" may include part or all of the "first gaming state". .

(Playing state)
A gaming state in which the gaming machine H2 may shift will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a view showing an example of a state transition diagram of the gaming state of the gaming machine H2. Hereinafter, the case where the gaming machine H2 is a pachislot machine will be mainly described.

  The transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment is mainly controlled by the main control unit H301 (main control unit H301a, main control unit H301b) of the gaming machine H2. The main control unit H301 determines the transfer destination based on the lottery of the internal winning combination and the like. For example, winning a predetermined internal winning combination, winning a specific internal winning combination a predetermined number of times, winning a predetermined internal winning combination, performing a predetermined number of games in the gaming machine H2, predetermined For example, a symbol for selecting a lottery for transitioning to the gaming state, or a predetermined transitioning to the gaming state is displayed.

  In addition, as a termination condition of the gaming state, winning a predetermined internal winning combination, winning a predetermined internal winning combination, the payout of a predetermined amount in the current gaming state, predetermined in the current gaming state That is, the number of times the game is performed, a symbol which is predetermined to be won in a lottery for shifting to a predetermined gaming state or to be shifted to another gaming state is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the gaming machine H2 has a normal section, a normal gaming state, an RT (replay time) gaming state, a BB (big bonus) gaming state, an advantageous section 1, an AT (assist time) gaming state, a CZ (chance) Zone) gaming state, ART (assist replay time) 1 gaming state, advantage section 2, premium BB (big bonus) gaming state, and ART 2 gaming state are included as gaming states that can be shifted.

(Playing state: normal section)
The normal gaming state, the RT gaming state, and the BB gaming state are divided into the normal section. That is, the normal section is a gaming state having a normal gaming state, an RT gaming state, and a BB gaming state.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is not advantageous compared to other gaming states. For example, the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that Replay is won as an internal winning combination is lower than that in the RT gaming state (Replay low probability). In the normal gaming state, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination and carried over, the transition to the RT gaming state is made. That is, the normal gaming state includes, as an end condition, that the bonus has been determined as the internal winning combination.

  The RT gaming state is started on condition that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and carried over in the general gaming state. The RT gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that Replay is won as the internal winning combination is high (replay probability) as compared to the normal gaming state. If a bonus is won in the RT gaming state, the BB gaming state is entered. That is, in the RT gaming state, it is assumed that the bonus is won as an end condition.

  The BB gaming state is started by winning a bonus. In the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state (not shown) is repeated a predetermined number of times, and when a predetermined number of payouts are reached, the state shifts to the general gaming state. That is, the BB gaming state has a predetermined number of payouts as an end condition. In the RB gaming state, the winning probability of any one of the small winning combinations is set to be high.

(Favorite section)
The gaming machine H2 has an advantageous section 1 and an advantageous section 2 as an advantageous section. The advantageous section is a section that can have the performance related to the pointing function. The instruction function is a function of informing the procedure of the stop operation which is advantageous to the player when the internal winning combination is a so-called turn-on, and is operated in the AT gaming state and the ART gaming state.

  The AT gaming state, the CZ gaming state, and the ART gaming state are classified into the advantageous section 1. That is, the advantageous section 1 is a gaming state having a CZ gaming state and an ART gaming state.

  The AT gaming state is transitioned to the normal gaming state when it is won as a result of an AT gaming transition lottery performed when a predetermined combination is won. That is, the normal gaming state includes, as an end condition, winning in the AT game transition lottery. In addition, the winning probability of the AT game transition lottery is common to all set values. The AT gaming state is shifted to the CZ gaming state after a predetermined number of games have been executed. That is, the AT gaming state has an ending condition that a predetermined number of games are executed.

  The CZ gaming state is a gaming state that can shift to the ART gaming state. In the CZ gaming state, the upper limit of the number of games is set, and when the specific combination is won within the number period, the transition to the ART gaming state is made. In addition, when the game of the upper limit number of times is finished without winning in the specific part, the advantageous section 1 is ended together with the CZ gaming state, and shifts to the normal gaming state of the normal section. That is, in the CZ gaming state, ending a specific winning combination and digesting the upper limit number of games are considered as the ending conditions.

  The ART gaming state is a gaming state in which the instruction function becomes effective as in the AT gaming state, and the probability that the replay is won as the internal winning combination is high compared to the AT gaming state. The ART gaming state is an ending condition that a game is performed a predetermined number of times, and after the ending, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  In the advantageous section 2, a premium BB gaming state and a special ART gaming state are classified. That is, the advantageous section 1 is a gaming state having a premium BB gaming state and a special ART gaming state.

  The premium BB gaming state is started by winning a premium bonus in the normal gaming state. In addition, the winning probability of the premium bonus is common to all set values. Although not shown, when the internal winning combination of the premium bonus is carried over, the gaming state of the standby section is maintained until the premium bonus is won, and the transition to the advantageous section 2 is waited. In the premium BB gaming state, the RB gaming state (not shown) is repeated a predetermined number of times, and when a predetermined number of payouts are reached, the special ART gaming state is entered. That is, the premium BB gaming state has a predetermined number of payouts as a termination condition.

  The special ART gaming state is similar to the ART gaming state, but differs in that it has an additional specialization zone in which the number of games can be added. In the special ART gaming state, when it becomes a specific internal winning combination, a lottery is entered into the additional specialization zone and a predetermined number is added to the default number of games for each game. When all the games including the number of games added in the special additional zone are executed, the advantageous section 2 is ended together with the special ART gaming state, and a transition is made to the normal gaming state of the normal section. That is, the special ART gaming state has an end condition of digesting all the games including the number of additions.

  In addition, regarding said game state, the game state of transfer origin, the game state of transfer destination, start conditions, and completion conditions are not limited to this. For example, it may be as described below.

  A plurality of RT gaming states are provided, and in addition to the above-described RT states, one of a plurality of predetermined replay roles is won, and the stop operation is performed along a predetermined pressing order according to the replay symbol won. It is also possible to shift to the RT gaming state when a combination of specific replay symbols displayed only in the case is displayed. In that case, the RT state of the bonus carryover may be RT1 and the RT state described above may be RT2. The transition condition to RT2 may be a case where it is not a BB gaming state when it is not RT1, and a combination of specific replay symbols may be displayed.

  As an advantageous section, it is provided with a normal state during the advantageous section, an AT gaming state during the advantageous section, and an AT + RT gaming state (ART gaming state) during the advantageous section, and a start condition of the advantageous section without a preset difference in the normal section or Winning an advantageous section by the probability that there is a difference in setting, or assuming the start of a predetermined bonus, perform an instruction function related to the winning combination only once in the advantageous section, or win or instruct any bonus It may be determined in advance whether or not the game by the function is to be performed until the ending condition such as the defined game number reduction is satisfied. In that case, if it is decided to perform an instruction function relating to a winning combination winning an advantageous section, the state transitions to the AT state, but an instruction function relating to a winning combination is performed once (for example, push order bell When the stop operation navigation is performed, it automatically shifts to the normal section. When it is determined to be performed until the end condition is satisfied, such as being selected in the advantageous section and being satisfied with the indicated function prescribed game number relating to the winning combination, transition is made to the AT state, and then a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed It is also possible to start the ART gaming state from when the combination of a specific replay symbol is instructed and displayed, and to perform the instruction function until, for example, 50 games are performed.

  By entering a lottery with no set difference or set difference between 50 games being played, or by the start of a predetermined bonus, the player enters the specialization zone, and increases the number of games and sets of 50 games. It is also possible to carry out set addition to be carried out. Alternatively, the number of ART games may simply be added.

  Although the above-mentioned additional specialization zone does not transmit any signal from the external terminal board H308, the additional specialization zone is started on the data display H1 side by setting the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 different from the ART state. Can be recognized, and data can be collected by counting the number of times.

  In addition, the AT state where it is decided to perform the instruction function related to the winning combination winning only in the advantageous section, and until the satisfaction of the end conditions such as the instruction function prescribed game number digestion related to the winning combination elected in the advantageous section In the AT state (ART state) in which it was determined, the same display is shown on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine, and the lighting mode is changed in the top lamp H60 once for the player. It is possible to determine which state the data display unit H1 has while it is unclear whether the operation is to be ended or executed a plurality of times.

  Furthermore, in the present example, in the AT state where it is determined to be performed until the end condition is satisfied, such as winning of the advantageous section and completion of the instruction function prescribed game number relating to the winning combination, the specific function is specified by the instruction function when a predetermined replay player is won. The stop order in which the combination of the replay symbols is displayed is notified. By playing the game according to the stop order, transition to the ART state will be made in the advantageous section. The external terminal board H308 turns on an external signal to cause the data display H1 side to detect the start of ART when a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed, but depending on the player's operation mode, an instruction is given. It is assumed that a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed and a signal is sent from the external terminal board H308 although it is not performed. Even in such a case, in top lamp H60, it is a case where it is determined that an advantageous section is won, and it is determined that an ending condition is satisfied, such as an instruction function defining game number reduction relating to a winning combination, and a specific replay symbol By lighting in a lighting mode that can detect when the combination is displayed, it can be determined whether the combination of a specific replay symbol is accidentally displayed or the combination of a specific replay symbol is displayed according to the instruction. If the combination of the specific replay symbols is displayed by chance, the number of ARTs is not added, so that the number of accurate ARTs can be measured on the data display unit H1 side.

  As described above, the gaming state in which the gaming machine H2 can shift exceeds the number of "first gaming states" that can be transmitted from the external terminal board H308. Therefore, the gaming machine H2 is a CZ gaming state, a special ART gaming state, a special ART gaming state except “the first gaming state (in this embodiment, the start of the BB gaming state, the start of the RB gaming state, the ART gaming state)”. The additional specialization zone in the state, the advantageous section and the like are indicated by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 as the second gaming state, and the data display H1 can be made to grasp the second gaming state.

  The second gaming state is not limited to the gaming state determined by the main control unit H301. For example, the execution is controlled by the main device group H303 whose execution is controlled by the main control unit H301 and the sub control unit H302. May indicate the state of the sub device group H304. For example, even in the same gaming state, when performing different effects continuously as the number of games advances, by showing these effects as different second game states by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, the gaming machine H2 It is possible to perform an effect linked to each effect in the data display unit H1.

  Also, in the case of the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine, for example, when the storage lamp contains a luminous color with high reliability of the big hit, or in the fluctuation time determination table determined in advance, fluctuation relatively longer than other fluctuation When the time is selected at the start winning, from when the jackpot determination of the holding lamp is performed to this point may be indicated by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 as the second gaming state of the read ahead specialization zone. As a result, it is possible to perform, in the data display device H1, an effect linked to a special effect of the preread specialization zone in the gaming machine H2. Similarly, a special effect such as Premier Reach during special symbol variation in a special symbol game may be shown as a second gaming state in the lighting mode of the top lamp H60.

  In addition, for example, in the gaming machine classified into the second type (so-called feathers), it always rotates and becomes a big hit in the inside of the prize provided at the center of the game board surface on which the game ball rolls. The position of the winning opening has been changed. If the relationship between the timing at which the game ball entered the entry passage into the inside of the accessory obtained by the sensor and the position of the V winning opening at this timing indicates that the possibility of becoming a big hit is high, this is the second The gaming state may be indicated by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60.

(Example of effect display of data display machine)
FIG. 32 shows effects linked to the effects of the game machine H2 by the image display unit H405 when the data display device H1 detects the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 and determines that the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 is the CZ gaming state. It is a figure which shows an example of a display. As shown in FIG. 32, in the CZ gaming state in which the gaming machine H2 can shift to the ART gaming state, the data display H1 displays a video indicating that the gaming state can be shifted to the ART gaming state on the video display portion H405. An effect (not shown) interlocked with an effect (not shown) in the CZ gaming state executed in the gaming machine H2. At that time, on the gaming machine side, the liquid crystal effect is made equal between the ART state and the CZ state, and the display mode is viewed if the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is also different from each other. It can create the meaning of things.

  Although not illustrated, the display mode of the data display unit H1 is a state in which it is difficult to determine the effect mode of the gaming machine by setting the display mode different from the above-mentioned additional specialization zone and ART state, or AT state and ART state. It is desirable to make it possible for the player to determine by looking at. The state to be compared is not limited to this, and any two or more game states that are difficult for the player to distinguish in the effect mode on the game machine side may be used.

  In addition, the game machine side is provided with an advantageous section that ends only with AT as an advantageous section, and an advantageous section that is determined to shift to ART, and a state in which it is difficult to determine from the game machine side is signaled by the second gaming state signal. It is also possible to make discrimination on the data display side. Furthermore, it is premised that transition to an advantageous state is made also to a so-called antecedent state in which a transition to an advantageous state is expected over a predetermined number of games which is difficult to determine on the gaming machine side. It is also possible to cause the data display device side to discriminate the precursor (case that has not been determined) by the signal of the second gaming state.

  As described above, the data display device H1 according to the present invention is interlocked by the specific mode in which the data display device H1 interlocks with the specific effect with respect to the specific effect performed according to the gaming state by the gaming machine H2 It is possible to be equipped with the function to perform the effect.

(Operation)
The effect execution process executed by the control unit H401 of the data display device H1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the control unit H401 determines whether a signal indicating the gaming state is received from the external terminal board H308 of the gaming machine H2 (S10). When the signal indicating the gaming state is received (S10: YES), the control unit H401 refers to the presentation pattern table (see FIG. 28), changes to the presentation according to the gaming state indicated by the reception signal, and performs the presentation In response, counting is started (S11).

  After the end of step S11, or when the signal indicating the gaming state is not received in step S10 (S10: NO), the control unit H401 lights up from the image of the camera unit H12 imaging the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. It is determined whether a mode has been detected (S12). When the lighting mode is detected (S12: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether the lighting mode has changed from the previous time (S13). When the lighting mode is changing (S13: YES), the control unit H401 changes the effect according to the lighting mode (S14), and returns the process to step S10. On the other hand, when the lighting mode has not changed (S13: NO), the control unit H401 continues the current effect (S15), and returns the process to step S10.

  In step S12, when the lighting mode is not detected (S12: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether the specific lighting mode is being detected (S16). When the specific lighting mode is not detected (S16: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S10. When the specific lighting mode is being detected (S16: YES), the control unit H401 detects an error state (S17). Then, the control unit H401 determines whether or not the count value for which counting has been started in step S11 satisfies the end condition (S18). If the count value satisfies the end condition (S18: YES), the control unit H401 stops the effect being executed (S19), and returns the process to step S10. On the other hand, when the count value does not satisfy the termination condition (S18: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S10.

(Modification 1)
In the first modification of the sixth embodiment, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 not only sets a blinking cycle that is difficult for humans to recognize, but in one gaming state, the gaming machine H2 executes a continuous effect consisting of a plurality of stages In this case, in the lighting mode corresponding to this gaming state, different blinking cycles are set in association with each of a plurality of stages.

  Specifically, with reference to FIG. 34, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 will be described. In the present modification, the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is changed in two steps from 50 Hz to 75 Hz. That is, in this gaming state, the gaming machine H2 changes the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 from 50 Hz to 75 Hz in accordance with each of the continuous effects which are changed in two steps. As described above, in one gaming state, effects are configured into a plurality of blocks, and a flashing cycle is set for each block, so that even if the lighting mode is in the middle of the gaming state, some kind of failure occurs (the player's hand or property is the top Even if there is a period when the camera unit H12 can not detect the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 due to the lamp H60 etc., the data display unit H1 detects the lighting mode again, according to the effect of the corresponding block It is possible to return to the linked production.

  For example, when a game is output as a voice in BB in the game machine H2 and a character matched to the song is displayed as a video, and the lyrics matched to the song are displayed in the data display machine H1, the game machine H2 blocks plural songs (For example, it is divided into A melody, B melody ~), the lighting pattern of top lamp H60 is controlled by associating the blinking pattern of different frequency with each block. As a result, the data display unit H1 can select and display a lyric image according to the blinking pattern of each block, and the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is detected by being interrupted by the player's hand, luggage, etc. Even if there is a period in which the game can not be performed, it becomes possible to perform interlocking production again by displaying appropriate lyrics according to the voice in the gaming machine H2 when it is possible to detect again.

  In the case of the BB gaming state, when the game machine H2 performs the effect of outputting a song, an example of the effect of displaying the lyrics in accordance with the song which the game machine H2 outputs in the data display device H1 will be described. The effects on the gaming machine side and the effects on the data display side in the BB gaming state are comprised of a series of effect blocks consisting of a plurality of stages. Here, an example of effects including three stages of a first effect block to a third effect block will be described.

  The gaming machine H2 associates the series of first effect block to third effect block with the elapsed time of the song. For example, the first effect block is associated with 1st to 30th seconds, the second effect block is associated with 31st to 70th seconds, and the third effect block corresponds to 71st to 130th seconds It is attached. Then, the gaming machine H2 controls to make the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 different according to the elapsed time (each effect block) of the music. For example, if the song is an elapsed time of the first effect block, it is lit at a blink cycle of 50 Hz, and if it is an elapsed time of the second effect block, it is lit at a blink cycle of 75 Hz, and it is a third effect block elapsed time In the case, it is lit with a blinking frequency of 80 Hz. That is, the gaming machine H2 stores a pattern table in which an elapsed time and a blinking cycle are associated with each effect block. The data display device H1 displays an image in which the lyrics are sequentially shown according to the passage of time for each effect block of the music output by the gaming machine H2. For example, the data display unit H1 displays the lyrics of A melody in the first effect block when the first effect block is A melody, and the B indicator in the second effect block when the second effect block is B melody. In the case where the third effect block is rust, the lyrics of the rust are displayed in the third effect block. That is, the data display unit H1 stores a pattern table in which the blinking block and the image to be displayed are associated with each effect block.

  When the game machine H2 starts outputting a song in the BB gaming state, it determines which stage of the presentation block it is based on the elapsed time of the song, and controls the lighting of the top lamp H60 at the blinking cycle according to the presentation block. Do. Specifically, the tune is started and the top lamp H60 is turned on at 50 Hz in the 1st to 30 seconds, and the top lamp H60 is turned on at 75 Hz in the 31st to 70th seconds, and the 71st to 130 seconds In the second, the top lamp H60 is turned on at 80 Hz. On the other hand, the data display unit H1 corresponds to the first effect block when it detects that the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 blinks at 50 Hz while receiving the ON signal of the BB gaming state from the external terminal board H308. The lyrics of the A melody are displayed, and the display of the lyrics of the A melody is continued while detecting the 50 Hz blink. Further, when detecting the change of the flashing cycle from 50 Hz to 75 Hz, the data display device H1 considers that B melody is started in the gaming machine H2, displays the lyrics of B melody corresponding to the second effect block, and blinks 75 Hz. Continue to display the lyrics of B Melo while detecting. In addition, when the change of the flashing cycle from 75 Hz to 80 Hz is detected, it is regarded that the rust is started in the gaming machine H2, and the lyrics of the rust corresponding to the third effect block are displayed, and while the blinking of 80 Hz is detected Continue to display the lyrics of. As described above, the data display device H1 determines the switching of the effect block by detecting the change of the blinking cycle, and performs the effect corresponding to the next effect block as a trigger.

  For example, when a situation where the lamp lighting mode can not be recognized due to some trouble is started while the data display H1 is displaying the lyrics of the second effect block, the data display H1 displays the lyrics at that time. Discontinue. After that, even if the obstacle is removed during the effect block and the data display H1 can be detected again in the lighting mode of 75 Hz, the lyrics of B melody are not displayed at that time, and the lighting cycle is changed next Display the corresponding lyrics when it is detected. This makes it possible to prevent a deviation between the lyrics actually flowing on the gaming machine H2 and the lyrics displayed on the data display unit H1 when the lyrics of B melody are resumed. . Concretely, when there are 6 lines of lyrics in B melody, at the timing when the data indication machine H1 can be detected again in the lighting mode of 75 HZ, the voice of the words of the line is outputted by the data indication machine H1 in the gaming machine H2. It is difficult to determine whether or not the lyrics of B melody are displayed sequentially from the beginning, but there is a high possibility of deviation from the actual song. Therefore, the data display device H1 restarts the display of the lyrics at the timing when the change of the flashing cycle is detected, thereby preventing the deviation between the music output by the gaming machine and the lyrics to be displayed. It becomes possible to execute accurate interlocking production. If the BB signal is turned off before the detection of the lamp lighting mode by the camera is restored, the display of the lyrics is also canceled thereafter.

  In the above example, the series of effect blocks in the gaming machine H2 correspond to the elapsed time, but may change according to the progress of the game, and the blinking cycle may change accordingly. For example, during the first 5G, play A meow, start B メ ロ when 6G is started, and play a loop or intro if the メ ロ As lyrics are finished before the 6G starts You may

(Modification 2)
In the second modification of the sixth embodiment, as the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, a lighting mode is adopted in which a plurality of light emitting colors (rainbow color) are changed stepwise, in addition to setting a blinking cycle difficult for human to recognize. doing.

  Concretely, with reference to FIG. 35, the lighting aspect of the top lamp H60 corresponding to the game states 1 to 3 will be described. In the gaming state 1, a lighting mode in which the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz and the light emission color is single color is set. On the other hand, when the camera unit H12 operating at a frame rate of 100 fps acquires an image in frame units, an image in which lighting and extinguishing of a single color are alternately repeated is acquired. Further, in the gaming state 2, the blinking period of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz, and is set to sequentially change to five colors each time the light emission color is turned on. On the other hand, when the camera unit H12 operating at a frame rate of 100 fps acquires an image in frame units, an image in which lighting and extinguishing alternately changing to five colors are alternately repeated is acquired. That is, in addition to the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60, the control unit H401 of the data display device H1 determines whether the number of colors emitted by the top lamp H60 is equal to or greater than a specific number to determine the gaming state. As described above, by adding the change of the light emission color to the lighting mode, it is possible to set an effect corresponding to a different gaming state even with the same blinking pattern, and it is possible to further increase the effect pattern.

  Further, FIG. 35 shows only one pattern of the color change mode “red → orange → green → blue → purple → red →...”, But is not limited to this. For example, this is the first color change mode, and the second color change mode (for example, "red → orange → green → blue → purple → white → red → ...") and the third color change mode (for example, , “Red → orange → blue → purple → green → red → ...”) may be provided. As a result, the data display device H1 can be recognized as a different effect pattern even when the rainbow lighting mode is the same for the player who visually recognizes the gaming machine H2. For example, in the case where the gaming machine H2 has three types of BB (red 7BB, blue 7BB, white 7BB which are different flags, respectively), these three types are referred to as a first color change aspect, a second color change aspect and a third color change aspect It becomes possible to correspond to the color change mode. The player can visually recognize the top lamp H60 whose lighting mode changes to the rainbow color of the gaming machine H2, and can recognize that BB is established, but any of red 7BB, blue 7BB, and white 7BB is established. It is difficult to determine if it is. However, the data display H1 can determine which BB the color change mode of the top lamp H60 indicates the establishment of, and can specify the type of the established BB. Then, the data display device H1 can perform an appropriate notification to the player by displaying the type of BB such as "BB confirmed! This time is red 7BB" based on the determined type of BB. It is possible to reduce the player's medal loss. As described above, by making it possible to determine the establishment of the BB flag that can not be determined by an ordinary data display device and the type thereof, it is possible to give superiority to other data display devices, and the hall manager can It is possible to have an introduction promotion effect. In addition, various conditions such as whether or not to execute the notification of the type of BB may be settable. For example, the member card inserted in the sand or data display unit is recognized, and notification is always performed when the player is a member, and differentiation is provided such as notifying the visitor player only with a predetermined probability. Promote recruitment of hall members. Also, it is needless to say that BB in ART can always be notified, and BB in normal can be notified etc. at a predetermined probability. The rainbow color detection is not limited to BB, and it may be set in ART internally having a plurality of advantageous stages, or a jackpot of pachinko not reporting the amount of balls at the time of winning. In the above example, the order of the color components is changed to identify the pattern, but the pattern may be identified according to the color which is not lighted out of five colors, for example. Specifically, a pattern that does not include orange (eg, red → green → blue → purple → red → ...), a pattern that does not include green (eg, red → orange → blue → purple → red → ...), and does not include blue A pattern such as a pattern (for example, red → orange → green → purple → red →...) May be provided.

(Modification 3)
The modification about the light emission means etc. which changes lighting modes according to a game state is demonstrated. For example, one or more LED lamps may be provided on the upper surface of the gaming machine and detected by the data display. In this case, the gaming state may be determined by a blinking pattern as in the sixth embodiment, or the gaming state may be determined by a combination of lighting or extinguishing a plurality of LED lamps. That is, by providing X LED lamps and turning them on or off, it is possible to determine the gaming state of 2 X.

  In the case where the gaming machine H2 is provided with a predetermined LED and the data display H1 receives the second gaming state by the LED, the data display H1 only needs to be able to image the LED, and the photographing range to be detected is narrow. There is no problem. Further, when the gaming machine H2 is provided with a plurality of predetermined LEDs, and the data display H1 receives the second gaming state by the plurality of LEDs, as described above, the LED of the data display H1 is lit or not. It is possible to determine the second gaming state only by detecting the combination of objects. Thus, in the gaming machine H2, an LED may be provided to communicate the second gaming state to be driven separately from the effect. In addition, it does not set it as a specific LED, but it is good also as any LED of a top lamp. In this case, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the side of the gaming machine H2, and since only the top lamp needs to be in the imaging range, the degree of freedom in the arrangement of the data display machine H1 is increased.

  Further, in order to prevent the influence of disturbance light, the light emitting means may be provided on the back side of the upper surface of the gaming machine, and the lighting mode detection means may be provided on the back side of the data display. In addition, it is not limited to only the light emitting means to execute different effects depending on the gaming state, and for example, the gaming state may be indicated by combining aspects of reels in a pachislot machine. In this case, the camera unit is disposed in front of the gaming machine such that the reel is included in the imaging range. With this configuration, it is possible to further increase the pattern of the effect in the data display device, such as performing interlocking effect only when the light emitting means is rainbow color in the second modification and the reel is performing freeze effect, for example. It becomes possible. The data display device determines whether the stop state of the reel detected by the camera is due to the effect or not on condition that the IN signal from the external terminal board is received. That is, when the data display receives the IN signal and the camera detects the stopped state of the reel within a predetermined time, the interlocked effect of the reel freeze effect is executed.

  In addition, when the game machine is activated, the light emitting means is turned on in a predetermined manner, and the light emitting means turned on in a predetermined manner is imaged and analyzed by the camera unit to specify the position of the light emitting means in the imaging range. The determination accuracy of the state may be improved.

Seventh Embodiment
Next, a gaming apparatus according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIGS. 35 to 38. FIG. In addition, about the component the same as that of the thing by the said embodiment, or similar, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

(Electric configuration: Data display: Data table)
FIG. 36 is an effect pattern table for executing effects according to the game state. In the effect pattern table of the present embodiment, the priority is set for each effect pattern, and therefore, the effect pattern table is different from the effect pattern table of the sixth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in addition to the same items as the effect pattern table (see FIG. 28) of the sixth embodiment, the effect pattern table of the present embodiment has a priority order field. In the present embodiment, the priority order is set for all the effects in the priority order column. For example, based on the signal from the external terminal board H308 and the detection of the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, the same gaming state is obtained from each of them, and if different effect patterns are set to them, priority is set Depending on the order, it is determined which rendering pattern to execute. Specifically, the BB gaming state is transmitted from the external terminal board H308, and when the premium BB gaming state is detected from the top lamp H60, the premium BB gaming state is prioritized.

  In addition, it is not limited to this, the 2nd game state may be a game state different from the 1st game state. That is, a signal of the restricted first gaming state may be transmitted from the external terminal board H308, and the top lamp H60 may indicate the second gaming state excluding the first gaming state. In this case, for example, when the normal gaming state is determined as the first gaming state (no signal from the external terminal board H308) and the advantageous section is transmitted as the second gaming state, the advantageous section of the second gaming state is It may be set in the effect pattern table so as to be prioritized. Also, for example, when the BB gaming state is transmitted as the first gaming state, and the advantageous section is transmitted as the second gaming state, the BB gaming state in the first gaming state is set to be prioritized in the effect pattern table It may be done.

  Moreover, the modification of the said example is demonstrated. In the effect aspect based on the signal of the first gaming state from the external terminal board H308, and the effect aspect based on the second gaming state which detects and discriminates the lighting aspect of the top lamp H60, an effect pattern that partially overlaps May be stored. Note that “overlap” indicates that the same element is set in the elements constituting the effect. The elements that make up the effect are, for example, the color of the lamp, the contents of the text displayed on the liquid crystal screen, the presence or absence of a character on the liquid crystal screen, the contents of output from the speaker, and the like. For example, when a character is displayed in a certain effect pattern, the text "A" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and the text "B" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen in another effect pattern, the contents of the text displayed on the liquid crystal screen , And the presence or absence of the character on the liquid crystal screen does not overlap.

  Here, when the signal of the first gaming state and the signal of the second gaming state are output from the gaming machine H2 at the same timing, priority is given to the effect mode based on the first gaming state for elements overlapping in the effect pattern of both of them. The non-overlapping part may execute the effect mode based on the second gaming state. For example, the signal of the first gaming state relating to the BB gaming state has an element of displaying a "character" on the liquid crystal image and an element of displaying a text of "in BB" on the liquid crystal image. An effect pattern is associated. In addition, in the signal of the second gaming state related to the normal BB gaming state, an element of displaying the text “BB in!” On the liquid crystal image, and a lamp of the outer periphery of the data display H1 (for example, An effect pattern having an element of lighting "light" by the light plate G61 in "red" is associated. Therefore, when the data display device H1 normally receives both the first gaming state signal and the second gaming state signal when shifting to the normal BB gaming state in the gaming machine H2, first, the first gaming state The effect based on the signal of is prioritized, and the “character” and the text “in BB” are displayed on the liquid crystal image. However, the element of lighting the lamp on the outer periphery of the data display H1 to "red", which does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the first gaming state, is effective, and the effect is added to the effect pattern based on the first gaming state It will be executed. As described above, in an effect pattern that can be executed under the same conditions and at the same timing, if an element not set as an effect pattern with high priority is set as an effect pattern with low priority, The presentation of the presentation pattern with low priority may be executed.

  If only the signal of the first gaming state can not be acquired, the effect pattern (corresponding to the effect "BB!" Of the liquid crystal image) associated with the signal of the second gaming state is changed to "red" The effect of lighting up is performed. In addition, when only the signal of the second gaming state can not be acquired, only the effect pattern (the effect of displaying “character + BB in the liquid crystal image”) corresponding to the signal of the second gaming state is executed, There is no effect by the peripheral lamps. If neither the signal of the first gaming state nor the signal of the second gaming state can be acquired, the effects on the data display are of course the same as during normal operation, and no special effects are performed.

  Further, in the above-described example, the signal of the second gaming state generated at the same condition and at the same timing as the signal of the first gaming state is one to one, but is not limited to this. For example, as a signal of the second gaming state relating to the BB gaming state, a plurality of effects corresponding to two or more types of blink patterns may be stored. Specifically, although there is only one signal of the first gaming state as the BB gaming state, in the gaming machine H2, there are two types of BB gaming states, the normal BB gaming state and the BB gaming state during the advantageous section. In the case, they may be distinguished as signals of the second gaming state. That is, when the normal BB gaming state occurs in the gaming machine H2, the effect pattern associated with the signal of the first gaming state is executed in the data display H1, and the element not set in the effect pattern is executed. In the normal BB gaming state, the effect of the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second gaming state is executed. Further, when BB gaming state is generated during the advantageous section in the gaming machine H2, the effect pattern associated with the signal of the first gaming state is executed in the data display H1, and the effect pattern is set. In the non-elements, the effects of the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second gaming state in the BB gaming state during the advantageous section are executed.

  Specifically, in addition to the above-described example, the signal of the second gaming state of the BB gaming state during the advantageous section includes an element that displays a text “BB during the advantageous section” on the liquid crystal image, and the data display H1 It is assumed that an effect pattern having an element of lighting the lamps on the outer periphery of "on" in blue is associated. Then, when the data display device H1 normally receives both the first gaming state signal and the second gaming state signal when the gaming machine H2 shifts to the BB gaming state during the advantageous section, first, The effect based on the game state signal is prioritized, and the "character" and the text "BB in progress" are displayed on the liquid crystal image. However, the element of lighting the lamp on the outer periphery of the data display H1 "blue", which does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the first gaming state, becomes effective, and the effect is added to the effect pattern based on the first gaming state It will be executed.

  In addition, when only the signal of the first gaming state can not be acquired, in addition to the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second gaming state (the liquid crystal image effect “in the advantageous section BB!” The effect of turning on "blue" is executed. In addition, when only the signal of the second gaming state can not be acquired, only the effect pattern (the effect of displaying “character + BB in the liquid crystal image”) corresponding to the signal of the second gaming state is executed, There is no effect by the peripheral lamps. If neither the signal of the first gaming state nor the signal of the second gaming state can be acquired, the effects on the data display are of course the same as during normal operation, and no special effects are performed.

  In addition, the signal of the second gaming state relating to the BB gaming state during the advantageous section may be exceptionally prioritized over the signal of the first gaming state. In that case, when both the signal of the first gaming state and the signal of the second gaming state relating to the BB gaming state in the advantageous section can be acquired normally, the effect based on the signal of the second gaming state is prioritized, and the liquid crystal image And the text “In the advantageous section during BB!” Is displayed, and the lamp on the outer periphery of the data display H1 is turned “blue”. However, the element of displaying the "character" on the liquid crystal screen of the data display H1 which does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the second gaming state relating to the BB gaming state in the advantageous section becomes effective, and the effect pattern based on the second gaming state In addition to, the effect is to be executed.

  As described above, not only the signal relating to the second gaming state is uniformly lowered in priority, but the information useful for the player may be made higher in priority than the signal relating to the first gaming state. Such a priority order can be set by the server apparatus H4 that sets the data display H1 from the outside or the main body of the data display H1. In the above example, although two BB gaming states are used, it is possible to add an advantageous premium BB such as BB among them and distinguish three types in the second gaming state to set priorities. It may be good or different from the other types to set priorities.

  Further, in the effect pattern table of the present embodiment, effects (hereinafter sometimes referred to as synchronous effects) synchronized with another data display H1 can be set. The synchronous rendering is set to have a lower priority than the rendering based on the other gaming states (the first gaming state and the second gaming state). The synchronization effect is an effect to be executed by the plurality of data display devices H1, and each of the plurality of gaming machines set as a group in a range (for example, parallel arrangement, island arrangement, etc.) predetermined by the server or the main body. This is an effect to be executed by regarding the video display unit H405 of the data display unit H1 as one common screen, and, for example, a character image or a text image is moved from the video display unit H405 at the right end toward the video display unit H405 at the left end. It is such an effect. In addition, the priority of the effects based on the synchronous effects and the other gaming states can be determined as appropriate. Further, a plurality of synchronous effects may be provided, and among these, priority may be set. For example, as a priority, first gaming state> synchronous effect 1> second gaming state> synchronous effect 2 or the like.

  Further, FIG. 37 shows an example of the gaming state transition table indicating possible transition destinations of the gaming state. The gaming state transition table is realized by being stored in the RAM H 403 of the data display unit H 1 or being able to access a dedicated ROM by a removable ROM storing via the server or its effect based on the type of gaming machine installed. Be done. In addition, the aspect memorize | stored is not limited to this, A various method is applicable. As shown in FIG. 37, the vertical axis is the transition source gaming state, the horizontal axis is the transition destination gaming state, and circle symbols are stored in the transition to the transition destination gaming state. When the data display device H1 detects the transition of the gaming state, the data display device H1 refers to the gaming state transition table and confirms whether the transition of the performed gaming state is correct.

(Operation)
The effect execution process executed by the control unit H401 of the data display device H1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the control unit H401 determines whether a signal indicating the gaming state is received from the external terminal board H308 of the gaming machine H2 (S20). When the signal indicating the gaming state is received (S20: YES), the control unit H401 refers to the presentation pattern table (see FIG. 28), changes it to the presentation according to the gaming state indicated by the reception signal, In response, counting is started (S21).

  After the end of step S21, or when the signal indicating the gaming state is not received in step S20 (S20: NO), the control unit H401 lights up from the image obtained by imaging the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 by the camera unit H12. It is determined whether a mode has been detected (S22). If the lighting mode is detected (S22: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether the lighting mode has changed from the previous time (S23). When the lighting mode is changing (S23: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether the transition destination of the gaming state is abnormal (S24). That is, control unit H401 determines whether or not the gaming state corresponding to the effect after the change is abnormal as the transition destination from the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state transition table (see FIG. 37). . If the transition destination of the gaming state is abnormal, the control unit H401 detects an error (S25). Here, when an error is detected, the control unit H401 may transmit a signal for notifying the server device H4 of an error, or may notify the error using a video display or an audio output in the data display unit H1. . Thereafter, the control unit H401 returns the process to step S20.

  If the transition destination is not abnormal (S24: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether the rendering timings overlap, including the synchronous rendering (S26). When the effect timings overlap (S26: YES), the control unit H401 selects an effect to be prioritized (S27). The selection method may compare effects with each other, or may compare gaming states related to effects. If it is determined in step S26 that the effect timing does not overlap, or after step S27, the effect is changed according to the lighting mode (S28), and the process returns to step S20. On the other hand, if the lighting mode has not changed in step S23 (S23: NO), control unit H401 continues the current effect (S29), and returns the process to step S20.

  In step S22, when the lighting mode is not detected (S22: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether the specific lighting mode is being detected (S30). When the specific lighting mode is not being detected (S30: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S20. When the specific lighting mode is being detected (S30: YES), the control unit H401 detects an error state (S31). Then, the control unit H401 determines whether the count value for which counting has been started in step S21 satisfies the end condition (S32). If the count value satisfies the end condition (S32: YES), the control unit H401 stops the effect being executed (S33), and returns the process to step S20. On the other hand, when the count value does not satisfy the termination condition (S32: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S20.

(Modification 1)
A modification according to the seventh embodiment will be described. For example, when the data display unit H1 can not read the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 a plurality of times (or a predetermined time or more), the image display of the data display unit H1, the audio output, and the electric decoration are for demonstration You may change to an effect pattern.

  In addition, the light emitting means of the gaming machine H2 is not limited to visible light, and may be infrared light, for example. Thereby, for example, the data display H1 can detect the lighting mode of the light emitting means by the infrared sensor of the sensor group H404, and can also directly specify the effect pattern.

  In addition, the setting of the priority is not limited to the effect, and for example, the priority can be set also for the data screen display (see FIG. 5) displayed by the player operating the data display H1. It is also good. For example, it is preferable to give priority to data screen display over other effect displays.

  In addition, depending on the blinking timing of the top lamp H60 and the image acquisition timing of the camera unit H12, the image of the top lamp H60 at the time of lighting is not included in the image, and the data display H1 may not receive the second gaming state correctly. Since there is, you may avoid this by the following method. That is, even when the gaming machine H2 blinks the top lamp H60, it blinks for a predetermined period and then waits for a period (for example, a time shorter than the blinking interval) to the extent that the blinking timing deviates. Good. For example, the blink pattern of one second may be repeated four times, and then the same pattern may be repeated after waiting for several milliseconds. Similarly, the imaging may be waited at predetermined time intervals so that the image acquisition timing of the camera may be shifted on the data display H 1 side. Further, the timing of imaging by the camera unit H12 in the data display H1 may be determined based on the signal from the external terminal board H308.

  In the embodiment described above, the data display device is taken as an example, but if it is a game apparatus capable of executing effects provided with camera units etc. individually provided in the game machine, it is installed in the upper part of the game machine For example, the present invention is applicable to various game devices such as a lending device provided adjacent to a game machine and an inter-table data display device installed between the machines.

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

  As the game display device, different screen units may be applied to each game machine, or the same screen unit may be applied to so-called island units.

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

  The replaceable types of the screen unit are not limited to the three types in the above-described embodiment, and may be two types or four or more types as long as the form of the screen is different. Also, the material of the screen may be different without being limited to the form of the screen.

  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 or lower portion of the front surface, or the side surface.

  The second display surface is not limited to the above-described shape, and may have, for example, a parallelogram, a diamond shape, or a circular shape as long as it has a thickness in front of the first display surface.

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

  When replacing the screen unit, it may be 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 cope with such a case, the control unit of the game display device stores in advance setting information relating to projection image data and optical correction data according to the form of each screen, etc., and corresponds to each screen. The setting information may be called and applied.

  Moreover, in order to realize a configuration in which the corresponding setting information can be applied when replacing the screen unit, (1) a process of determining whether or not the LED substrate (cable) is connected by the control unit is provided. A separate control device is provided, and when replacing the screen unit, when the control unit of the chassis is started, the control device sends a specific command to the control unit, and the control unit in which screen unit is connected is the control unit (3) A setting screen may be displayed by operating the button of the operation unit, and the administrator may input the type of screen unit after replacement on the setting screen as setting information. .

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

[Scalability of gaming machine according to the other embodiment]
In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player performs a medal insertion operation (that is, an operation for inserting a hand-held medal into the medal insertion slot, or operates a MAX bet button or 1 bet button for a credited medal). Game is started by the operation of inserting and inserting), and when there is a payout of medals when the game is over, the hopper device is driven to pay out medals from the medal payout outlet, or a form of being credited However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the game medium necessary for the game is inserted by the player, the game is performed based thereon, and the present invention is applied to all the modes in which a privilege is given (for example, medals are paid out) based on the result of the game. be able to. That is, the main control circuit (main control board) itself electromagnetically plays the game medium held by the player, as well as the form in which the game medium is inserted (hanged) by the operation of the physical player and the game medium is paid out. Management, and may be game without medals. In addition, the game medium management device which is attached to (connected to) the main control circuit (main control board) and manages game media may be used to electromagnetically manage game media held by the player.

  In this case, the gaming medium management device is a device provided in the gaming machine, having ROM and RWM (or RAM), and bi-directional communication with an external gaming medium handling device (not shown) via a predetermined interface. It is possible to be connected, and the lending operation of gaming media (that is, the operation of providing the necessary gaming media when the player performs the operation of inserting the gaming media) or the prize for winning the role related to the payout of gaming media ( The game media payout operation when the role is established (that is, the operation of acquiring the necessary game media when the player is paid out the game media), or the game media to be used for the game It is sufficient that the operation of recording electromagnetically can be performed. In addition, the gaming media management device displays the number of gaming media held on the front of the gaming machine based not only on the management of the actual number of gaming media but also on the management result of the number of gaming media, for example. A number display device (not shown) may be provided to manage the number of game media displayed on the stored game media number display device. That is, the gaming media management device may be capable of recording and displaying the total number of gaming media that the player can use for gaming by an electromagnetic method.

  Also, in this case, the gaming media management device has the capability of allowing the player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of gaming media recorded to the external gaming media handling device, and the player In addition to the case of direct operation, the number of recorded game media can not be reduced, and when an external connection terminal board (not shown) is provided between an external game medium handling device It is desirable that the player can not transmit a signal indicating the recorded number of game media without using the external connection terminal board.

  In addition to the above, the gaming machine is provided with a lending operation means operable by the player, a return (settlement) operation means, and an external connection terminal board, and the gaming medium handling device is a slot for inserting valuable values such as bills, a recording medium (For example, an IC card) insertion slot, a non-contact communication antenna for receiving electronic money etc. from a portable terminal, etc., other operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, game medium handling device side external connection terminal board It may be provided (all not shown).

  As the flow of the game at that time, for example, the player deposits a valuable value to the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable values based on the operation of any one of the lending operation means described above. The game media corresponding to the valuable value subtracted from the game media handling device to the game media management device is increased. Then, the player plays a game, and when the game medium is required, the above operation is repeated. Thereafter, a predetermined number of game media are obtained as a result of the game, and the game media management device transmits the number of game media from the game media management device to the game media handling device by operating any return operation means when ending the game. The medium handling device ejects a recording medium recording the number of game media. The gaming media management device clears the number of gaming media stored by itself when transmitting the number of gaming media. The player brings the discharged recording medium to a prize counter or the like to exchange prizes, or moves the game platform to play a game based on the game medium recorded on another platform.

  In the above example, all gaming media are transmitted to the gaming media handling apparatus, but the gaming machine or gaming media handling apparatus transmits only the number of gaming media desired by the player and the gaming media possessed by the player It may be divided and processed. In addition to discharging the recording medium, cash or cash equivalents may be discharged, or may be stored in a portable terminal or the like. Further, the gaming medium handling device may insert a member recording medium of the game arcade, and store the member recording medium in the member recording medium so as to be able to play again later.

  Further, in the gaming machine or game medium handling apparatus, it is possible to execute the lock operation for locking the data communication of the game medium or the valuable value to the game medium handling apparatus or the game medium management apparatus by operating the predetermined operation means (not shown). It is also good. At that time, the player may be stored by setting information which can be known only to the player such as a one-time password, or by an imaging means provided in the gaming machine or the gaming medium handling apparatus.

  In addition, as described above, this gaming media management device may be capable of playing a game only without medals, or gaming media may be inserted (hanged) by the action of a physical player. It may be possible to play the game in a form in which money is paid out, and a form in which the game can be made without medals, or in both forms. In this case, the game medium management device may adopt a method of directly controlling the selector 66 and the hopper device 51 described above, or these are controlled by the main control circuit (main control board) and the control thereof It is also possible to adopt a method that enables control to perform control to record and display the total number of game media that the player can use for gaming based on the transmission of the result by an electromagnetic method. .

  Further, although the above describes the case of applying the gaming media management device to a pachislot gaming machine, the gaming media management device is similarly provided in the slot machine and the enclosed type gaming machine using the gaming ball described above, It is also possible for the player's game media to be managed.

  Thus, by providing the above-described gaming medium management device, it is possible to reduce the number of selectors, hopper devices, etc. inside the gaming machine compared to when the gaming medium is physically provided for gaming, and the cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. Not only can the manufacturing cost be reduced, but also the player can be prevented from directly contacting the game media, the gaming environment can be improved, the noise can be reduced, and the consumption of the gaming machine is reduced by reducing the number of devices. It will also reduce power. In addition, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts through the insertion slot and the payout opening of the game media and the game media. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

  The summary of the present invention will be listed below based on the above embodiments.

  In the conventional gaming machine, light is projected upward from the projection means provided below the housing, and the light is reflected forward from the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, There is a display device provided with a so-called transmission type 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 a display device of this type, there is a game display device for displaying various information related to a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device by a projector device. .

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

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points. For example, the display form can be freely changed according to the game arcade or the game machine, and the design and the diversity of the display form can be enhanced. It is an object of the present invention to provide a display device.

(Appendix A1)
A game display device (for example, the game display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes projection means (for example, a projector main body 12) for projecting light for displaying information about a game as a projection image; A light passage surface (for example, the opening surface 10A) through which light projected from the means passes, and a projection target (for example, the screen 110A) onto which the projection image is projected by transmitting the light passing through the light passage surface. And the to-be-projected portion has a display surface (for example, a (first) display surface 1101) on which the projection image is projected, and is disposed replaceably with respect to the light passage surface, and the display surface is The present invention is characterized in that the visual impression of the projected image can be changed according to the replacement of the projection part.

  According to such a configuration, since the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface can be changed by replacing the projection part, for example, the projection part is replaced according to the layout of the game arcade or the design of the gaming machine. It is possible to freely change the display mode, and to enhance the design and diversity of the display mode.

(Appendix A2)
The preferred embodiment of the present invention has at least another display surface (e.g., 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 a projected image. It is characterized by being.

  According to such a configuration, information on a game can be displayed by being divided into a display surface for displaying a projected image and another display surface. Further, for example, on the other display surface, displaying a projected image Since display by another method is possible, the design and variety of the display form can be further enhanced.

  In the conventional gaming machine, light is projected upward from the projection means provided below the housing, and the light is reflected forward from the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, There is a display device provided with a so-called transmission type 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 a display device of this type, there is a game display device for displaying various information related to a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device by a projector device. . Among such projector apparatuses, there is also a projector apparatus in which the visual effect is enhanced by deforming the screen in a concavo-convex shape (see, for example, JP 2012-147828 A).

  However, in the case described in JP 2012-147828 A, since the entire front and back of the screen is uneven, the projection distance from the projection means to the screen becomes significantly uneven according to the unevenness, and such uneven When the screen of the above is applied to a transmission type projector device, there is a drawback that the adjustment and arrangement of optical systems such as a projection lens and a reflection surface become complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a game display device capable of easily enhancing visual effects while having a simple configuration without complicating an optical system for projection. The purpose is

(Appendix B1)
A game display device (for example, the game display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes projection means (for example, a projector main body 12) for projecting light for displaying information about a game as a projection image; A projection unit (e.g., a screen 110A) on which the projection image is projected by the light projected from the unit; the projection unit is an incident surface (e.g., an incident surface) on which the light projected from the projection unit is incident A surface 1100) and a display surface (for example, a (first) display surface 1101) on which a projected image is projected by transmitting light incident on the incident surface, and the incident surface is uniform The display surface is characterized by including at least a first area and a second area partitioned by providing a thickness different from that of the first area.

  According to such a configuration, since the incident surface of the projection portion is a uniform surface and the distance from the projection unit to the incident surface is constant, an optical system for projection from the projection unit to the incident surface is used. The visual effects can be easily enhanced by changing the visual impression of the projected image simply by making the thickness different between the first area and the second area of the display surface, while the configuration can be simplified. it can.

(Appendix B2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a light passage surface (e.g., an opening surface 10A) through which light projected from the projection means passes, and the projection target is disposed replaceably with respect to the light passage surface. It is characterized by being.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface simply by replacing the projection parts arranged on the light passage surface, so that the display form can be freely changed. , And can enhance the design and diversity of display modes.

  A conventional gaming machine is provided with a sheet member (decorative sheet), and the back side of the sheet member is irradiated with light to make the pattern (image) drawn on the sheet member visible from the front side, thereby providing visual effects. There exist some which improved the effect (for example, refer Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2013-165868).

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

  However, it is difficult to adjust the contrast of light displayed on the sheet member because it is difficult to adjust the contrast of light due to the characteristics of the relatively thin sheet member according to the characteristics described in the above-mentioned JP-A-2013-165868. There was a drawback of that.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and can easily change the contrast of the image displayed on the sheet member, and thus can easily enhance the visual effect, and It aims at providing a game machine.

(Appendix C1)
A game display device (for example, the game display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes light emitting means for emitting light, and a plurality of light guides for guiding light from the light emitting means from the back side to the front side. And a plurality of sheet members arranged to face each other, and at least one sheet member of the plurality of sheet members being displaceable relative to the other sheet member, And driving means for moving between two positions, and when the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guiding portions of the one sheet member are the ones of the other sheet member. When the one sheet member is partially or entirely overlapped with the plurality of light guide portions and the one sheet member is moved from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are Said plurality of other sheet members Characterized by comprising a misaligned state to light unit.

  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 becomes smaller, The light guided from the light emitting means on the back side to the front side through the light part gradually decreases. That is, one sheet member can be appropriately displaced relative to the other sheet member, and the illuminance can be changed according to the degree of overlap between the two light guide portions, so that display is performed by a plurality of sheet members facing each other The contrast of the resulting image can be easily changed by illumination adjustment, and thus the visual effect can be easily enhanced.

(Appendix C2)
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a projection unit (for example, a projector main body 12) for projecting light for displaying information on a game as a projection image and a main body portion (for example, a housing 10) for containing the projection unit A projection unit (e.g., screen 110A) on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the projection unit; and a cover unit (e.g., screen unit 11A) that holds the projection unit and covers the main body unit And the above-mentioned one sheet member is provided on the above-mentioned main part, the above-mentioned other sheet member is provided on the above-mentioned cover part, and the above-mentioned cover part is replaceable to the above-mentioned main part It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual impression of the projected image in the projection section by replacing the cover section integrally with the projection section, and for example, according to the layout of the game arcade or the design of the game machine The display form of the projected image can be freely changed simply by replacing the cover portion, and the design and versatility of the display form can be enhanced.

(Appendix C3)
A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention (for example, pachinko gaming machine 2a, pachislot gaming machine 2b) includes light emitting means for emitting light and a plurality of light emitting means for guiding light from the back side to the front side A plurality of sheet members disposed opposite to each other, and at least one sheet member of the plurality of sheet members being displaceable relative to the other sheet member; And driving means for moving between the position and the second position, and when the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guiding portions of the one sheet member are the other sheet. When the one sheet member partially or entirely overlaps with the plurality of light guides of the member and the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guides of the one sheet member Is the other sheet Characterized by comprising a position shift state to the plurality of light guide portions of the wood.

  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 gaming display device and a gaming machine, for example, the one described in JP-A-2015-96100 is known. However, in this gaming system, since it does not have the 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. The present invention has been made in view of these points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game display device and a game machine capable of improving interest.

(Appendix D1)
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game display device comprising: projection means for projecting light for displaying information relating to a game as a projected image; a light passage surface through which light projected from the projection means passes; And a projection target onto which a projection image is projected by transmitting light passing through the transmission surface, the projection projection portion having a display surface onto which the projection image is projected, the light projection surface It is characterized in that it is arranged replaceably, and the display surface is configured to be able to change the visual impression of the projected image in response to the replacement of the projection part.

  According to such a configuration, since the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface can be changed by replacing the projection part, for example, the projection part is replaced according to the layout of the game arcade or the design of the gaming machine. It is possible to freely change the display mode, and to enhance the design and diversity of the display mode.

(Appendix D2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it has at least another display surface different from the display surface, and the other display surface is capable of displaying in a manner different from the display of a projected image. .

  According to such a configuration, information on a game can be displayed by being divided into a display surface for displaying a projected image and another display surface. Further, for example, on the other display surface, displaying a projected image Since display by another method is possible, the design and variety of the display form can be further enhanced.

  Further, the present invention relates to a gaming display device corresponding to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

  In the conventional gaming machine, light is projected upward from the projection means provided below the housing, and the light is reflected forward from the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, There is a display device provided with a so-called transmission type 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 a display device of this type, there is a game display device for displaying various information related to a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device by a projector device. .

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

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game display device capable of enhancing the design and diversity of display modes and visual effects.

(Appendix E1)
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming display device according to the present invention is provided in a casing (10) of a gaming display device and is projection means for projecting light for displaying information on a game as a projection image In a gaming display device having a (projector body 12) and a projection target (screen 110A) onto which the projection image is projected, at least one edge of the projection target (for example, the lower edge of the projection target) A base (70) provided near at least one light emitting element, and an edge (for example, an upper edge of the projection) opposite to the edge of the projection And a light shielding member (73) provided in a gap formed between the base and the casing.

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

  In addition, by preventing the generation of the leaked light from the light emitting element to the inside of the housing, the irradiation efficiency is enhanced, and the brightness and the resolution of the projection image projected onto the projection portion are not affected.

(Appendix E2)
Further, in the game display device according to the present invention, the projection target includes a light guiding portion (incident surface 1100) and a display portion (display surface 1101) each having a predetermined thickness, and the light guiding portion includes the light emitting element 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.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game display device capable of enhancing the design and diversity of display modes and visual effects.

  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 the 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 device) for displaying 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 such as a bonus game, the number of games after the end of the game state, and the number of medals obtained during the game state. No. 2).

  Generally, a display button for gaming is provided with a call button, and when a trouble occurs in the gaming machine, a lamp or the like provided on the display device for gaming is obtained by the player pressing the call button. The corner lights on the corners of the island are lit, making it possible to draw the attention of the staff.

  By the way, a general call button is a movable type that moves in the pressing direction when pressed by a player, and lighting control of the lamp is performed based on a signal from a sensor that detects the movement. In such a movable call button, water, dust and the like easily enter because there is a gap in the moving part structurally, and further, when a trouble occurs in the gaming machine, a player who wants to continue the game quickly calls There is a possibility that the operation place may be fatigued because the button is continuously hit and a failure due to these may easily occur. Also, since the player pays attention to playing the game mainly at the normal time, it is rare to pay attention to the arrangement mode of such a call button, and the call is made for the first time when any trouble occurs. We often look for where the button is placed. Therefore, it is preferable that the call button be disposed at a position easy for the player to understand.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming apparatus capable of reducing the possibility of a failure and of making it easy for the player to understand the operation location. .

(Appendix F1)
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming apparatus (gaming apparatus F1) according to the present invention,
An exterior panel (exterior panel F1021) in which a design portion (design portion F1021b) having translucency is provided in a touch area (touch area F1021a) touched by the player;
A touch sensor (touch sensor F 1022) which is translucent, provided on the back side of the exterior panel in association with the touch area, and detects touch input to the touch area;
A light source (LED array F1024),
A light guide plate (light guide plate F1023) which is provided on the back side of the touch sensor and guides light from the light source toward the design portion of the exterior panel;
Control means (control circuit F10250) for performing lighting control of the light source.

  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, and the light from the light source is guided to the design unit, and the player can visually recognize the light from the design unit. With such a configuration, the design portion 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 be touched, and it is not movable as in the conventional call button. Since the input is performed on the touch area formed in a plane, it is possible to prevent a failure due to dust or the like entering the operating place or a failure due to fatigue of the movable part.

(Appendix F2)
In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention,
The control means may perform control to change the lighting mode of the light source when there is a touch input to the touch area.

  According to the above configuration, the player can recognize that his / her touch has been input by changing the lighting mode of the light source that illuminates the design portion. This makes it possible to prevent the player from touching the touch area many times until an attendant is called, and the surface of the touch area being degraded.

(Appendix F3)
In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A light guide plate (light guide plate G61) having a light transmitting property that is detachably disposed on a base (base G101) and is formed so that an opening (opening G61a) having a predetermined shape penetrates in the thickness direction;
And a plurality of light source for light guide plate (LEDG60A) respectively disposed at a position facing the opening side end face (opening side end face G61b) forming the opening of the light guide plate;
The plurality of light source for a light guide plate is disposed in parallel along the end face on the opening side,
The light guide plate is subjected to a reflection process in which a part of light guided from the light sources for the light guide plate into the light guide plate through the opening-side end face is reflected in the thickness direction of the light guide plate A reflective portion (reflective portion G61 d) is formed,
The control means may perform control to change the plurality of light guide plate light sources to a specific lighting mode when there is a touch input to the touch area.

  According to the above configuration, in accordance with the player's touch input, the light emitted from the plurality of light sources becomes a specific lighting mode, and spreads radially in the light guide plate to reach the outer end face, thereby surrounding the light guide plate It is possible to illuminate the whole in a ring shape, and the light guide plate illuminated in a specific lighting mode becomes visible from any direction of the game apparatus, and the game arcade manager It becomes easy to identify the gaming machine to which the device is attached. Furthermore, the designability 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 by a light guide plate subjected to reflection processing of different designs. It becomes possible to apply the gaming machine to various types of gaming machines.

(Appendix F4)
In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention,
The control means may perform control to change lighting modes of the plurality of light source for light guide plate according to an elapsed time from a timing when there is a touch input to the touch area.

  According to the above configuration, the manager of the game arcade can recognize at a glance even the position away from the gaming machine by visually recognizing the lighting mode of the light guide plate from the time when the player performs the touch input, Even in the case where there are a plurality of gaming devices for which touch input has been performed, it is possible to give priority to the corresponding, which makes it possible to provide a suitable service to the player.

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

(Appendix G1)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A gaming apparatus (data display unit H1) individually provided to a gaming machine (game machine H2) having light emitting means (top lamp H60) for varying lighting modes according to the gaming state,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting manner detected by the lighting manner detection means (camera unit H12) ,
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system including a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided for the gaming machine (game machine H2) in the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state;
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting manner detected by the lighting manner detection means (camera unit H12) ,
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the types of signals transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine are limited, but since the gaming apparatus is determined by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The gaming state can be determined without being restricted. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix G2)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
The game machine (game machine H2) is separately provided in a game machine (game machine H2) having light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing the lighting mode according to the game state and a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside. A gaming apparatus (data display H1) capable of receiving a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state among the gaming states to which the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) can transition via the terminal board of ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Gaming state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12);
Production execution means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the game state determined by the gaming state determination means (the control unit H401);
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (game machine H2) having a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and the gaming machine via the terminal board of the gaming machine (game machine H2) separately provided in the gaming machine (game machine H2) A gaming system comprising: a gaming apparatus (data display H1) capable of receiving a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state among the gaming states to which a gaming machine (a gaming machine H2) can shift;
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state;
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Gaming state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12);
Production execution means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the game state determined by the gaming state determination means (the control unit H401);
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus receives a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state from the terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and emits light of the gaming state different from the predetermined type of gaming state. The determination is made based on the means, and effects corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine are executed. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the terminal board of the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming apparatus determines by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, the gaming machine States can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix G3)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
It is a gaming apparatus (data display unit H1) individually provided on a gaming machine (game machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for effects on the gaming side and has different lighting modes according to the gaming state. ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines the game state indicated by the lighting mode when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect linked to an effect on the side of the gaming machine (game machine H2) executed by the gaming machine (game machine H2) in the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means (control unit H401) (Control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.),
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided for the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) disposed in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2), used for effects on the gaming side, and having different lighting modes according to the gaming state;
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines the game state indicated by the lighting mode when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect linked to an effect on the side of the gaming machine (game machine H2) executed by the gaming machine (game machine H2) in the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means (control unit H401) (Control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.),
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means disposed in the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the types of signals transmitted from the gaming machine to the gaming apparatus are limited, but since the gaming apparatus is determined by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The gaming state can be determined without being restricted. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix G4)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
It is a gaming apparatus (data display unit H1) individually provided on a gaming machine (game machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for effects on the gaming side and has different lighting modes according to the gaming state. ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines the game state indicated by the lighting mode when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
In the game state (game machine H2) side of the game machine (game machine H2) side executed by the game machine (game machine H2) in the game state determined by the game state determination means (control unit H401) while the lighting mode is continued Effect execution means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for continuing execution of interlocked effects;
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided for the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) used for effects on the game side and having different lighting modes according to the game state,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines the game state indicated by the lighting mode when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
In the game state (game machine H2) side of the game machine (game machine H2) side executed by the game machine (game machine H2) in the game state determined by the game state determination means (control unit H401) while the lighting mode is continued Effect execution means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for continuing execution of interlocked effects;
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming apparatus determines by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, the gaming state of the gaming machine is limited. It can be determined without being done. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, the gaming machine continues the execution of the corresponding effect while the lighting mode is continued in the gaming machine. Thereby, if there is a lighting mode, it becomes possible to execute by the simple process of performing the same period effect, it becomes possible to reduce the resource and to contribute to the increase of the effect pattern.

(Appendix G5)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A game apparatus (data display) individually provided to a gaming machine (game machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for effects on the game side and varies the flashing cycle in a range difficult to recognize according to the gaming state Machine H1),
An image acquisition unit for capturing an image by imaging the light emitting unit (top lamp H60);
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a flashing cycle based on the image;
Game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines the game state indicated by the blinking cycle when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the blinking cycle;
Production execution means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing an effect corresponding to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means (a control unit H401);
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus (data display device H1) determines the gaming state of the gaming machine (game machine H2) based on the blinking cycle of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) of the gaming machine (game machine H2). It judges and performs the production according to the game state of game machine (game machine H2) H2. Generally, the types of signals transmitted from the gaming machine (game machine H2) are limited, but the data display machine (data display machine H1) H1 is for each gaming state of the gaming machine (game machine H2) H2 Since the determination is made based on the blinking cycle of the top lamps H60 of different lighting modes, the game state of the gaming machine (game machine H2) H2 can be determined without being restricted. As a result, the data indicator (data indicator H1) H1 can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) H2.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided for the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for effects on the game side and varies the flashing cycle within a range that is difficult to recognize according to the game state,
An image acquisition unit for capturing an image by imaging the light emitting unit (top lamp H60);
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a flashing cycle based on the image;
Game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines the game state indicated by the blinking cycle when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the blinking cycle;
Production execution means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing an effect corresponding to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means (a control unit H401);
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the blinking cycle of the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming apparatus determines by the flashing cycle of the light emitting means which is different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, the gaming machine States can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix G6)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A gaming machine provided individually for a gaming machine (game machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for a series of game side effects consisting of a plurality of stages and which varies the flashing cycle within a difficult-to-recognize range for each stage Device (data display H1),
An image acquisition unit for capturing an image by imaging the light emitting unit (top lamp H60);
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a flashing cycle based on the image;
When the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects a flashing cycle of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), a game state which determines which stage of the game-side effect is based on the flashing cycle Determination means (control unit H401);
And effect execution means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing an effect corresponding to the stage determined by the gaming state determination means (control unit H401). .

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided for the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for a series of game side effects composed of a plurality of stages, and in which the blinking cycle is made different within the range which is difficult to recognize for each stage;
An image acquisition unit for capturing an image by imaging the light emitting unit (top lamp H60);
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a flashing cycle based on the image;
When the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects a flashing cycle of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), a game state which determines which stage of the game-side effect is based on the flashing cycle Determination means (control unit H401);
And effect execution means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing an effect corresponding to the stage determined by the gaming state determination means (control unit H401). .

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes a multistage effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is limited, but the gaming apparatus determines the respective stages of a series of effects consisting of a plurality of stages of the gaming state of the gaming machine by the light emitting means of different blinking modes Therefore, even if it is temporarily impossible to determine the light emitting means, it is possible to easily determine which stage of the effect is being executed at the time of restoration. As a result, the gaming apparatus can perform rendering linked to the complex rendering of the gaming machine, and can increase the rendering pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix G7)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
It is a gaming apparatus (data display unit H1) individually provided on a gaming machine (game machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for effects on the gaming side and has different lighting modes according to the gaming state. ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines the game state indicated by the lighting mode when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, voice output unit) which selects an effect corresponding to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means (control unit H401) and executes the effect H407 etc.),
An ending condition storage unit that associates and stores an ending condition for each gaming state in advance;
An effect end unit that ends the effect when the end condition corresponding to the game state of the effect being executed is satisfied;
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided for the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) used for effects on the game side and having different lighting modes according to the game state,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines the game state indicated by the lighting mode when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, voice output unit) which selects an effect corresponding to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means (control unit H401) and executes the effect H407 etc.),
An ending condition storage unit that associates and stores an ending condition for each gaming state in advance;
An effect end unit that ends the effect when the end condition corresponding to the game state of the effect being executed is satisfied;
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, when the end condition of the effect is satisfied, the effect is ended. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming apparatus determines by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, the gaming state of the gaming machine is limited. It can be determined without being done. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, by setting the end condition, it is possible to execute as much effect as possible in the gaming apparatus even if the lighting mode of the light emitting means can not be detected.

(Appendix G8)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A gaming apparatus (data display device H1) individually provided for a gaming machine (game machine H2) having light emitting means (top lamp H60) capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors used for producing a game,
An image acquisition means for imaging the light emitting means (top lamp H60) to acquire an image in frame units;
In a plurality of images acquired by the image acquiring means within a predetermined period, an effect executing means (control unit H401, an image for executing a specific effect when the light emitting color of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) is a specified number or more A display portion H405, an electric decoration portion H406, an audio output portion H407, and the like),
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided for the gaming machine (game machine H2),
A light emitting means (top lamp H60) capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors used to produce a game;
An image acquisition means for imaging the light emitting means (top lamp H60) to acquire an image in frame units;
In a plurality of images acquired by the image acquiring means within a predetermined period, an effect executing means (control unit H401, an image for executing a specific effect when the light emitting color of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) is a specified number or more A display portion H405, an electric decoration portion H406, an audio output portion H407, and the like),
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming apparatus is determined by the light emitting means of the lighting mode (flashing mode and luminescent color) different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The gaming state of the gaming machine can be determined without being restricted. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix G9)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A gaming apparatus (a gaming machine H2) individually provided to a gaming machine (game machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is communicably connected to the server and is used for producing a game and varies lighting modes according to the gaming state Data display unit H1)
An effect acquisition unit capable of downloading an effect pattern that is set for each model of the game machine (game machine H2) from the server and the lighting mode and the game state are associated with each other;
Storage means for storing the effect pattern acquired by the effect acquisition means;
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means;
Effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit) that executes effects by the effect pattern stored in the storage unit according to the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection unit H407 etc.),
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system including a server, a gaming machine (game machine H2), and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) connected communicably to the server and individually provided to the gaming machine (game machine H2). ,
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used to produce a game and has different lighting modes according to the game state,
An effect acquisition unit capable of downloading an effect pattern that is set for each model of the game machine (game machine H2) from the server and the lighting mode and the game state are associated with each other;
Storage means for storing the effect pattern acquired by the effect acquisition means;
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means;
Effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, and the like) which selects and executes an effect by the effect pattern stored in the storage means according to the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means Audio output unit H407 etc.)
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine is limited, but the gaming apparatus has the effect pattern in which the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine is downloaded from the server in advance. In order to make a determination, it is possible to determine the gaming state of the gaming machine without being restricted. As a result, the data display can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix G10)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A gaming apparatus (data display unit H1) individually provided in a communicable manner to a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing lighting modes according to the gaming state,
Signal interlocking effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Lighting interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) )When,
The effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H. 406, priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting the priority with effects by the sound output unit H 407, etc.)
Effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order;
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided to be communicable with the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state;
Signal interlocking effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Lighting interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) )When,
The effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H. 406, priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting the priority with effects by the sound output unit H 407, etc.)
Effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order;
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the data display device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine is limited, but since the data display unit determines by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The gaming state can be determined without being restricted. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Further, since the priority is set corresponding to the effect, the gaming apparatus can reduce the burden of management by increasing the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix G11)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
The game machine (game machine H2) is separately provided in a game machine (game machine H2) having light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing the lighting mode according to the game state and a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside. A gaming apparatus (data display H1) capable of receiving a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state among the gaming states to which the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) can transition via the terminal board of ,
Terminal board signal game state determination means (control unit H401) for specifying the predetermined type of game state based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication;
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Gaming state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12);
Priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting the priority of the predetermined type of gaming state and the gaming state different from the predetermined type of gaming state;
And effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting a gaming state for executing the effect according to the set priority.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (game machine H2) having a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and the gaming machine via the terminal board of the gaming machine (game machine H2) separately provided in the gaming machine (game machine H2) A gaming system comprising: a gaming apparatus (data display H1) capable of receiving a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state among the gaming states to which a gaming machine (a gaming machine H2) can shift;
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state;
External terminal board signal game state determination means (control unit H401) for specifying the predetermined type of game state based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication;
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Gaming state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12);
Priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting the priority of the predetermined type of gaming state and the gaming state different from the predetermined type of gaming state;
And effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting a gaming state for executing the effect according to the set priority.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus transmits a predetermined type of gaming state from the terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, in addition to a predetermined type of gaming state and predetermined type of gaming state, the light emitting means of the gaming machine It determines based on and performs the presentation according to the game state of a game machine. Generally, the types of signals transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine are limited, but since the gaming apparatus is determined by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The gaming state can be determined without being restricted. In addition, since the priority is set for each gaming state, the gaming state is determined, the gaming state with high priority may be selected, and the corresponding presentation may be performed. It becomes possible to reduce the burden of management by increasing the effect pattern based on the state.

(Appendix G12)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A gaming apparatus (a gaming machine H2) individually provided to be communicable with a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) for shifting a gaming state based on a lottery and changing a lighting mode according to the gaming state Data display unit H1)
Signal interlocking effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Lighting interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) )When,
The effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H. 406, priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting the priority with effects by the sound output unit H 407, etc.)
Effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order;
Transition storage means for storing transition patterns of the gaming state;
Error detection means for performing collation with the transition pattern each time the effect is executed, and detecting as an error when the transition pattern is not matched;
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system having a gaming machine (game machine H2) for shifting a gaming state based on a lottery, and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided in a communicable manner to the gaming machine (game machine H2). There,
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) which changes lighting modes according to the game state;
Signal interlocking effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Lighting interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) )When,
The effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H. 406, priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting the priority with effects by the sound output unit H 407, etc.)
Effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order;
Transition storage means for storing transition patterns of the gaming state;
Error detection means for performing collation with the transition pattern each time the effect is executed, and detecting as an error when the transition pattern is not matched;
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is limited, but since the data display unit determines by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, the gaming state of the gaming machine is limited. It can be determined without being done. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Further, since the priority is set corresponding to the effect, the gaming apparatus can reduce the burden of management by increasing the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Furthermore, the transition pattern of the gaming state is stored, and if the actual transition does not follow this, an error can be detected, and security can be improved.

(Appendix G13)
A game apparatus (data display device H1) according to the present invention,
A gaming apparatus (data display unit H1) individually provided in a communicable manner to a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing lighting modes according to the gaming state,
Synchronous effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) capable of executing effects synchronized with other game devices (data display device H1);
Signal interlocking effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Lighting interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) )When,
The effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H. 406, priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting the priority of the effect by the audio output unit H407 etc. and the synchronized effect.
Effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order;
Have.

The gaming system according to the present invention is
A gaming system comprising a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming apparatus (data display machine H1) individually provided in a communicable manner to the gaming machine (game machine H2),
Light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state;
Synchronous effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) capable of executing effects synchronized with other game devices (data display device H1);
Signal interlocking effect executing means (a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication ,
Lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60);
Lighting interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) )When,
The effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (the control unit H401, the image display unit H405, the electric decoration unit H. 406, priority setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) for setting priorities of effects produced by the audio output unit H407, etc., and the synchronized effects.
Effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order;
Have.

  According to the above configuration, the gaming apparatus determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, when the end condition of the effect is satisfied, the effect is ended. Generally, the types of signals transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine are limited, but since the gaming apparatus is determined by the light emitting means of the lighting mode different for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The gaming state can be determined without being restricted. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, since the priority of effects including synchronous effects in which a plurality of game devices participate is set, the game devices reduce the burden of management by increasing the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Is possible.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Display device for games, 2 ... game machine, 2a ... pachinko game machine, 2b ... pachislot machine, 3 ... gaming medium lending device, 3a ... gaming ball lending device, 3b ... medal lending device, 10 ... housing, 11A 11 F: Screen unit, 110 A to 110 F: Screen (projected portion), 1100: Incident surface (light guide), 1101: Display surface (display), 12: Projector main body (projection means), 13: Reflector, 14 ... Operation unit, 30 ... Movable decorative sheet, 40 ... Fixed decorative sheet, 70 ... Base, 71 ... Light emitting element (LED), 72 ... Diffuse reflection part, 73-75 ... Light shielding member, G1 ... Game device, G101 ... Base body, G61a: aperture, G61: light guide plate, G61b: aperture side end face, G60A: LED, G61d: reflective portion, G60: LED substrate, G60e, G61e: alignment portion, 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 (2)

A gaming apparatus individually provided in a communicable manner to a gaming machine having light emitting means which changes lighting modes according to a gaming state,
Synchronous effect execution means capable of executing effects synchronized with other gaming devices;
Signal interlocking effect execution means for executing an effect based on a signal transmitted from the gaming machine by the communication;
Lighting mode detection means for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means;
A lighting interlocking effect execution means for executing an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means;
Priority setting means capable of setting priorities of the effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means, the effect by the lighting interlocking effect executing means, and the synchronized effect;
Effect selection means for selecting an effect to be performed according to the set priority order;
A game apparatus characterized by having: A gaming system comprising: a gaming machine; and a gaming apparatus individually provided to be communicable with the gaming machine,
Light emitting means for changing the lighting mode according to the gaming state;
Synchronous effect execution means capable of executing effects synchronized with other gaming devices;
Signal interlocking effect execution means for executing an effect based on a signal transmitted from the gaming machine by the communication;
Lighting mode detection means for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means;
A lighting interlocking effect execution means for executing an effect according to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means;
Priority setting means capable of setting priorities of the effect by the signal interlocking effect executing means, the effect by the lighting interlocking effect executing means, and the synchronized effect;
Effect selection means for selecting an effect to be performed according to the set priority order;
A game system characterized by having.

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