JP4571383B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game machine that plays a game by displaying a game screen projected by a projection device such as a projector on a screen, and a game board applied to the game machine, and in particular, easily and appropriately adjusts the size of the game screen. The present invention relates to a projection-type game machine, a game board, and a game machine that can be used.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a projection type game machine that displays a game screen projected by a projection device such as a projector on a screen and plays a game, for example, there is a game machine disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-24381.
This game machine is formed on a game machine front panel, a projector having a liquid crystal display device, a projection lens for enlarging a light image radiated through a liquid crystal display element of the liquid crystal display device, and a game machine front panel. And a translucent light image display unit, and the game machine front panel is made of a material capable of displaying an image.
[0003]
Thereby, the size of the translucent light image display unit can be changed and set without changing the size of the liquid crystal display element of the liquid crystal display device. In addition, the optical image of a small-sized liquid crystal display element can be enlarged and projected by a projection lens to display a large screen, which greatly increases the manufacturing cost of the game machine due to the use of a large liquid crystal display element. Can be suppressed.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In amusement facilities such as pachinko halls, the size of the translucent light image display unit is determined by the management policy of the manager. For example, when a game board with a small translucent light image display unit is adopted, a lot of game nails can be hit in areas other than the translucent light image display unit, so that various changes can be made in the flow of the game ball. The visual effect due to the change of the game ball can be improved. On the other hand, when a game board with a large translucent light image display unit is adopted, the visual effect due to the change of the game ball is low, but the game screen can be displayed large on the translucent light image display unit. As a result, the visual effect of the game screen can be improved.
[0005]
However, in the conventional game machine, when the game board is attached regardless of the size of the translucent light image display unit, so that the game screen matches the size of the translucent light image display unit, Hall staff and technicians have to adjust the translucent lens manually, which is very complicated and the game screen is adjusted to fit the size of the translucent light image display part. It was technically difficult to do, and sometimes the adjustment was not successful.
Accordingly, the present invention has been made paying attention to such an unsolved problem of the conventional technology, and is a projection type gaming machine and game capable of easily and appropriately adjusting the size of the game screen The purpose is to provide a board and a gaming machine.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is provided with a game screen display means for displaying a game screen, and a front side of the game screen display means, and the light from the game screen display means is transmitted. A game board having a transmissive screen display area, and a game housing to which the game board is attached;A gaming machine,One of a plurality of types of game boards having the screen display areas of different sizes is selectively attached to the game chassis, and the screen display area of the game board attached to the game chassis To display the game screen of the game screen display means provided on the back side of the game board and play the gameEach of the plurality of types of game boards that are configured and selectively attached to the game chassis has size information regarding the size of the screen display area of the game board, and the game chassis has ,Of the plurality of types of game boardsInsideWhen one is attached to the game housing, the game board attached to the game housingHaving size information reading means for reading the size information, based on the size information read by the size information reading means,Game screen adjustment means for adjusting the size of the game screen displayed on the game screen display means according to the size of the screen display area of the game board attached to the game housing is further provided.
[0007]
With this configuration, when the game board is attached, the game screen adjustment meansIn accordance with the size of the screen display area of the game board attached to the game housing,The size of the game screen is adjusted. With the game board attached,When the game screen is displayed on the game screen display means, the game screen passes through the screen display area.In this wayThrough the screen display area by the game screen display meansA game screen is displayed and a game is played.
Here, the screen display area may be configured by a light-transmitting member such as an acrylic plate, or may be configured as an opening that penetrates from the back surface to the front surface.
The game screen display means includes, for example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and other display means.
[0012]
In particular,With this configuration, when the game board is attached, the size information reading means reads the size information from the game board, and the game screen adjusting means determines the size of the game screen based on the read size information. Adjusted.
Here, as the size information, for example, a barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, an RFID non-contact tag, an IC chip, or other identification information can be used.
In addition, attaching size information to the game board includes embedding the size information in the game board as well as attaching the size information to the surface or the inner surface of the game board.
The size information may be given in any way. For example, the size information may be stored in a hall computer or the like and may be provided by acquiring the size information from the hall computer or the like, or may be provided by inputting the size information directly or remotely. Also good. From the viewpoint of facilitating the work, it is preferable that size information is attached to the game board and the size information is read from the game board when the game board is attached.
[0014]
Also the secondThe gaming machine according to the invention is the firstoneIn the gaming machine according to the invention, the plurality of types of game boards include a first game board having a screen display area having a first size, and a screen display area having a second size different from the first size. The first game board has size information about the screen display area of the first size, and the second game board has the second game board with the second game board. When the size information read by the size information reading means is related to the screen display area of the first size. When the size of the game screen is adjusted to be equal to or smaller than the first size, and the size information read by the size information reading means relates to the screen display area of the second size, The size of the game screen And adjusts so that less than the second magnitude of.
[0015]
With such a configuration, when the first game board is attached,Size information reading meansBySize informationWas read from the first game board and readSize informationIs related to the first size, the game screen adjusting means adjusts the size of the game screen to be equal to or smaller than the first size. When the second game board is attached,Size information reading meansBySize informationWas read from the second game board and readSize informationIs related to the second size, the game screen adjusting means adjusts the size of the game screen to be equal to or smaller than the second size.
[0016]
In additionthreeThe gaming machine according to the invention of the firstoneAnd the secondtwoIn the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the size information is attached to the gaming board as one of a barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) non-contact tag, and an IC chip. .
With this configuration, when the game board is attached, the size information attached to the game board as one of a bar code, a two-dimensional bar code, an RFID non-contact tag, and an IC chip is obtained by the size information reading means. The game screen is read from the game board, and the game screen adjusting means adjusts the size of the game screen based on the read size information.
[0017]
In additionFourThe gaming machine according to the invention of the firstoneThruthreeIn the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the game machine further includes a size information acquisition unit that is communicably connected to an information storage terminal that stores the size information, and that acquires the size information from the information storage terminal. The screen adjustment means adjusts the size of the game screen based on the size information acquired by the size information acquisition means.
[0018]
With this configuration, when the game board is attached,Size information acquisition meansBySize informationWas acquired from the information storage terminal and acquired by the game screen adjustment means.Size informationThe size of the game screen is adjusted based on the game.
Here, for example, a hall computer installed in a pachinko hall or the like corresponds to the information storage terminal.
[0019]
On the other hand, to achieve the above objective,FiveRelated to the inventionGame machineIsA game screen display means for displaying a game screen, a game board provided on the front side of the game screen display means and having a screen display area through which light from the game screen display means can be transmitted, and the game board are attached A gaming machine, wherein one of a plurality of types of game boards having the screen display areas of different sizes is selectively attached to the gaming chassis, and the game It is configured to display a game screen of the game screen display means provided on the back side of the game board from the screen display area of the game board attached to the case and play a game, When one of the plurality of types of game boards is attached to the game housing, the game screen display means is adapted to the size of the screen display area of the game board attached to the game housing. To display Has a changeover switch for switching the magnitude of the technique screen, based on the switching state of the changeover switch, further comprising a game screen adjustment means for adjusting the magnitude of the game screen to be displayed on the game screen displaying meansing.
Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the sixth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein the screen display area of the gaming board can transmit light from the gaming screen display means. The game screen display means is arranged to cover the opening on the back surface of the game board, and the game screen adjustment means is adapted to the size of the opening of the game board. The size of the game screen displayed on the game screen display means is adjusted.
[0024]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of a projection type gaming machine, a gaming board, and a gaming machine according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a projection type gaming machine, a gaming board and a gaming machine according to the present invention are applied to a pachinko machine 1.
First, the configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 1.
[0025]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes a screen 10 that can display a projection screen by transmitting projection light, a liquid crystal projector 20 that projects a pachinko game screen, and projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20. A light-transmitting Fresnel lens 12 provided on the front side of the screen 10 and a light-transmitting game provided on the front side of the Fresnel lens 12 on the optical path of the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20. The panel 14 and the reflector 16 that reflects the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 toward the back surface of the screen 10 are configured.
[0026]
The Fresnel lens 12 and the screen 10 are integrally formed and are fixed to the game board 14 by the mounting member 2 provided on the back surface of the game board 14. The game board 14, the Fresnel lens 12, and the screen 10 are stored in the game housing 3 so that the game board 14 comes to the forefront as viewed from the player. The game housing 3 is installed on a game table 4, and a front frame portion 5 whose front surface is covered with a transparent member such as glass is attached to the front side of the game housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. A firing handle 6 is provided. The launch handle 6 is used by the player for launching the game ball. When the player operates the launch handle 6, the launch handle 6 is stored in a tray (not shown) by a launcher (not shown). A game ball is fired onto the game board surface 14. A reading sensor 50 a for reading screen size information on the game board surface 14 is attached to the back side of the game housing 3.
[0027]
The liquid crystal projector 20 incorporates a small liquid crystal panel 21, and enlarges and projects a pachinko game screen such as a pattern projected on the small liquid crystal panel 21 with an internal lens 22. The liquid crystal projector 20 is installed on a pedestal 7 provided on the back side of the game table 4, and the angle of the pedestal 7 is adjusted so that projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 is irradiated to the reflector 16. Has been.
[0028]
The reflector 16 is provided on the back surface side of the screen 10, and the angle thereof is adjusted so that the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 is reflected toward the back surface of the screen 10. As the reflector 16, a plane mirror may be used, but if a convex surface whose reflecting surface is curved in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction is used, the projection light can be further expanded.
[0029]
The screen 10 receives the projection light of the liquid crystal projector 20 on the back side, and transmits the projection light to the front side so as to project the pachinko game screen on the front side.
Next, the configuration of the game board 14 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 are front views of the game board.
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, three types of game boards 14 a to 14 c can be attached to the pachinko machine 1. Of course, it is possible to attach other types of game boards.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14a includes a screen 10a having a first size (for example, 5 inches). Further, screen size information 15a indicating the first size is attached to the back surface of the game board 14a. The screen size information 15a is composed of a barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, an RFID non-contact tag, an IC chip, and other identification information, and can be read by the reading sensor 50a when the gaming board 14a is attached. It is attached to a predetermined location. In the example of FIG. 3, since the reading sensor 50a is provided below the mounting position of the game board 14 in FIG. 1, it is attached to the lower right of the game board 14a.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14b includes a screen 10b having a second size (for example, 7 inches). Further, screen size information 15b indicating the second size is attached to the back surface of the game board 14b. The screen size information 15b includes identification information such as a barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, an RFID non-contact tag, an IC chip, and the like. The screen size information 15b can be read by the reading sensor 50a when the gaming board 14b is attached. It is attached to a predetermined location. In the example of FIG. 4, since the reading sensor 50a is provided below the mounting position of the game board 14 in FIG. 1, it is attached to the lower right of the game board 14b.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 5, the game board 14c includes a screen 10c having a third size (for example, 11 inches). Further, screen size information 15c indicating the third size is attached to the back surface of the game board 14c. The screen size information 15c includes identification information such as a bar code, a two-dimensional bar code, an RFID non-contact tag, an IC chip, and the like. The screen size information 15c can be read by the reading sensor 50a when the game board 14c is attached. It is attached to a predetermined location. In the example of FIG. 5, since the reading sensor 50a is provided below the mounting position of the game board 14 in FIG. 1, it is attached to the lower right of the game board 14c.
[0033]
Next, the internal structure of the pachinko machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the pachinko machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko machine 1 includes a reading sensor 50 a that reads screen size information from the game board 14 when the game board 14 is attached, a game control unit 52 that controls the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1, And a lens adjusting unit 54 that adjusts the lens 22 of the liquid crystal projector 20.
[0034]
The reading sensor 50a can be configured as, for example, a bar code reader, a two-dimensional bar code reader, an RFID non-contact type tag reader, an IC chip reader, or other conventional general readers.
The game control unit 52 includes a microprocessing unit MPU and the like, and operates based on a game control program capable of executing one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]) by a reset signal from a reset circuit (not shown). In this manner, a game control program stored in a predetermined area such as a ROM is activated, and in addition to the game control process, the screen size adjustment process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is executed. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the screen size adjustment process.
[0035]
The screen size adjustment process is a process of adjusting the size of the pachinko game screen based on the screen size information read by the reading sensor 50a. When executed in the game control unit 52, as shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, it is determined whether or not the game board 14 is attached by a sensor or the like (not shown), and when it is determined that the game board 14 is attached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S102 and it is determined that it is not so. (No) waits in step S100 until the game board 14 is attached.
[0036]
In step S102, the screen size information is read by the reading sensor 50a, and the process proceeds to step S104 to determine whether or not the read screen size information indicates the first size. When it is determined that the size is one (Yes), the process proceeds to step S106, the lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted so that the pachinko game screen becomes the first size, and the series of processes is ended. To return to the original process.
[0037]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S104 that the read screen size information does not indicate the first size (No), the process proceeds to step S108, where the read screen size information indicates the second size. If it is determined whether or not the read screen size information indicates the second size (Yes), the process proceeds to step S110 so that the pachinko game screen has the second size. Then, the lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted to end the series of processes and return to the original process.
[0038]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S108 that the read screen size information does not indicate the second size (No), the process proceeds to step S112, where the read screen size information indicates the third size. When it is determined whether or not the read screen size information indicates the third size (Yes), the process proceeds to step S114 so that the pachinko game screen has the third size. Then, the lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted to end the series of processes and return to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S112 that the read screen size information does not indicate the third size (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
[0039]
In addition, the game control unit 52 detects the winning of the game ball and the like to control the game state, transmits a control signal to the liquid crystal projector 20 based on the control content, generates a pachinko game screen, and uses the liquid crystal projector 20 to Projection light is emitted. As an example of the game control process, when a game ball launched on the game board surface 14 wins a start winning opening (not shown), the symbol display screen is displayed as a pachinko game screen, and the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display screen. At the same time, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the special prize state is to be generated, and the variable symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner based on the lottery result to cause the special prize state to occur. Specifically, when symbols (for example, “1” to “9”) are displayed in three different areas on the symbol display screen while being independently varied, and it is determined that the lottery result causes a special prize state. Causes the special symbol state to occur after the variable symbols displayed in the three areas of the symbol display screen are stopped in a predetermined manner (for example, “777”).
[0040]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
When the game board 14a is attached to the pachinko machine 1, it is detected that the game board 14a is attached by a sensor (not shown) and the screen size information is attached to a predetermined location of the game board 14a. Screen size information is read from the game board 14a. Since the screen size information attached to the game board 14a indicates the first size, the game control unit 52 causes the pachinko game screen to become the first size through steps S104 and S106. The lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted. As a result, the pachinko game screen is displayed on the game board 14a so as to fit within the screen 10a.
[0041]
Next, when the game board 14b is attached to the pachinko machine 1 in place of the game board 14a, it is detected that the game board 14b is attached by a sensor or the like (not shown), and screen size information is attached to a predetermined portion of the game board 14b. Therefore, the screen size information is read from the game board 14b by the reading sensor 50a. Since the screen size information attached to the game board 14b indicates the second size, the game control unit 52 causes the pachinko game screen to become the second size through steps S108 and S110. The lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted. As a result, the pachinko game screen is displayed on the game board 14b so as to fit within the screen 10b.
[0042]
Next, when the game board 14c is attached to the pachinko machine 1 instead of the game board 14b, it is detected that the game board 14c is attached by a sensor (not shown) or the like, and screen size information is attached to a predetermined portion of the game board 14c. Therefore, the screen size information is read from the game board 14c by the reading sensor 50a. Since the screen size information attached to the game board 14c indicates the third size, the game control unit 52 causes the pachinko game screen to have the third size through steps S112 and S114. The lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted. As a result, the pachinko game screen is displayed on the game board 14c so as to fit within the screen 10c.
[0043]
Next, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 is irradiated onto the reflector 16. When projection light is irradiated to the reflector 16, the projection light is reflected by the reflector 16 toward the back surface of the screen 10. Then, when the projection light is irradiated on the back surface of the screen 10, the projection screen is displayed on the screen 10 as the irradiated projection light passes through the screen 10. In this way, the pachinko game screen is displayed on the game board surface 14 via the screen 10.
[0044]
On the other hand, when the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the game control unit 52 executes a game control process and enters a game-ready state. A player can play a game by loading the rented game ball into the pachinko machine 1 and operating the launch handle 6 to fire the game ball onto the game board surface 14.
In the gaming state, when a game ball launched on the game board surface 14 wins the start winning opening, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display screen, and a lottery is performed as to whether or not the special prize state is caused. As a result, when it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state is generated after the variable symbols displayed in the three areas of the symbol display screen are stopped in a predetermined manner. In the special prize state, a special winning opening (not shown) is opened in a predetermined pattern so that a game ball can be won. The operation time for opening and closing the grand prize opening for a predetermined time is one round, and a predetermined number of rounds are continued on the condition that there is a prize for a V prize opening (not shown) during one round.
[0045]
In this way, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 has the screen 10 that can display the projection screen by transmitting the projection light, the liquid crystal projector 20 that projects the pachinko game screen, and the projection from the liquid crystal projector 20. A translucent Fresnel lens 12 provided on the front side of the screen 10 on the optical path of light, and a translucent side provided on the front side of the Fresnel lens 12 on the optical path of projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20. Game control that adjusts the size of the pachinko game screen based on the screen size information indicating the size of the screen 10, the reflector 16 that reflects the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 toward the back surface of the screen 10 Part 52.
[0046]
As a result, the size of the pachinko gaming screen can be adjusted simply by giving screen size information, so the work of adjusting the size of the pachinko gaming screen is relatively easy compared to the past, and the size of the pachinko gaming screen is relatively small. Can be adjusted relatively appropriately.
Further, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 further includes a reading sensor 50a that reads screen size information from the gaming board 14 when the gaming board 14 is attached, and the gaming control unit 52 reads by the reading sensor 50a. The size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted based on the screen size information.
[0047]
Thereby, since the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted simply by attaching the game board 14, the work of adjusting the size of the pachinko game screen is further facilitated.
Further, in the present embodiment, the game control unit 52 adjusts the size of the pachinko game screen so as to fit within the size of the screen 10 specified by the screen size information read by the reading sensor 50a. .
[0048]
Thereby, since the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted so as to fit in the size of the screen 10 specified by the screen size information, the size of the pachinko game screen can be adjusted more appropriately.
Further, in the present embodiment, the game control unit 52 sets the size of the pachinko game screen to the first size when the screen size information read by the reading sensor 50a indicates the first size. When the screen size information read by the reading sensor 50a indicates the second size, the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted to be the second size, and the reading sensor 50a When the read screen size information indicates the third size, the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted to be the third size.
[0049]
  Thereby, even if any of game boards 14a-14c is attached, the size of a pachinko game screen can be adjusted comparatively appropriately according to those.
  In the first embodiment,The screen 10 corresponds to the game screen display means according to the first invention, the game board 14 corresponds to the game board according to the first invention, and the game housing 3 corresponds to the game housing according to the first invention. Corresponding toThe reading sensor 50aAccording to the first inventionCorresponding to the size information reading means, the game control unit 52According to the first inventionIt corresponds to game screen adjustment means. The game board 14aAccording to the second inventionCorresponding to the first game board, the game board 14b isAccording to the second inventionIt corresponds to the second game board.
[0050]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 8 to 10 are diagrams showing a second embodiment of a projection type gaming machine, a gaming board, and a gaming machine according to the present invention.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the projection type gaming machine, gaming board and gaming machine according to the present invention are applied to a pachinko machine 1, and the difference from the first embodiment is that The changeover switch 50b is provided instead of the reading switch 50a. Hereinafter, only different parts from the first embodiment will be described, and overlapping parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.
[0051]
First, the configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional view of the pachinko machine 1.
In FIG. 8, a changeover switch 50b is attached to the back side of the game housing 3 in place of the reading sensor 50a.
The changeover switch 50b includes a first state indicating that the screen 10 is the first size, a second state indicating that the screen 10 is the second size, and the screen 10 being the third size. It is possible to switch to the third state indicating that it is.
[0052]
A character (for example, “5 inches”) indicating that the screen 10 is the first size is attached to the side where the changeover switch 50b is switched to the first state, and when the game board 14a is attached, In accordance with this display, the changeover switch 50b is switched to the first state. Further, a character (for example, “7 inches”) indicating that the screen 10 is the second size is attached to the side of the changeover switch 50b to be switched to the second state, and the game board 14b is attached. If so, the changeover switch 50b is switched to the second state in accordance with this display. In addition, a character (for example, “11 inches”) indicating that the screen 10 is the third size is attached to the side of the changeover switch 50b that switches to the third state, and the game board 14c is attached. At this time, the selector switch 50b is switched to the third state in accordance with this display.
[0053]
Next, the internal structure of the pachinko machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the pachinko machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko machine 1 includes a changeover switch 50b, a game control unit 52, and a lens adjustment unit 54.
The game control unit 52 executes a screen size adjustment process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10 instead of the screen size adjustment process shown in the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the screen size adjustment process.
[0054]
The screen size adjustment process is a process for adjusting the size of the pachinko game screen based on the switching state of the changeover switch 50b. When the game control unit 52 executes the screen size adjustment process, as shown in FIG. It is supposed to move to.
In step S100, it is determined whether or not the game board 14 is attached by a sensor or the like (not shown), and when it is determined that the game board 14 is attached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204 and it is determined that it is not so. (No) waits in step S100 until the game board 14 is attached.
[0055]
In step S204, it is determined whether or not the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is the first state. If it is determined that the changeover switch 50b is in the first state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S106 and the pachinko game screen is displayed. The lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted so as to have the first size, and a series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S204 that the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is not the first state (No), the process proceeds to step S208, and whether or not the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is the second state. When it is determined that the state is the second state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S110, the lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted so that the pachinko game screen has the second size, and a series of processing is performed. End and return to the original process.
[0056]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S208 that the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is not the second state (No), the process proceeds to step S212, and whether or not the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is the third state. When it is determined that the state is the third state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S114, the lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted so that the pachinko game screen becomes the third size, and a series of processes is performed. End and return to the original process.
[0057]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S212 that the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is not the third state (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
When the game board 14a is attached to the pachinko machine 1 and the changeover switch 50b is switched to the first state, it is detected that the game board 14a is attached by a sensor (not shown) or the like. At this time, since the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is the first state, the game control unit 52 adjusts the lens adjustment unit 54 through steps S204 and S106 so that the pachinko game screen becomes the first size. The As a result, the pachinko game screen is displayed on the game board 14a so as to fit within the screen 10a.
[0058]
Next, when the game board 14b is attached to the pachinko machine 1 in place of the game board 14a and the changeover switch 50b is switched to the second state, it is detected that the game board 14b is attached by a sensor (not shown) or the like. At this time, since the switching state of the changeover switch 50b is the second state, the game control unit 52 adjusts the lens adjustment unit 54 through steps S208 and S110 so that the pachinko game screen has the second size. The As a result, the pachinko game screen is displayed on the game board 14b so as to fit within the screen 10b.
[0059]
Next, when the game board 14c is attached to the pachinko machine 1 in place of the game board 14b and the changeover switch 50b is switched to the third state, it is detected by a sensor (not shown) that the game board 14c is attached. At this time, since the switching state of the changeover switch 50b is the third state, the lens adjustment unit 54 is adjusted by the game control unit 52 through steps S212 and S114 so that the pachinko game screen becomes the third size. The As a result, the pachinko game screen is displayed on the game board 14c so as to fit within the screen 10c.
[0060]
Thus, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 includes the changeover switch 50b, and the game control unit 52 adjusts the size of the pachinko game screen based on the switching state of the changeover switch 50b. Yes.
As a result, the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted simply by attaching the game board 14 and switching the changeover switch 50b, so that the operation of adjusting the size of the pachinko game screen becomes relatively easy.
[0061]
Further, in the present embodiment, the game control unit 52 adjusts the size of the pachinko game screen to the first size when the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is the first state, and the changeover switch When the switching state of 50b is the second state, the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted to be the second size, and when the switching state of the changeover switch 50b is the third state, the pachinko game is adjusted. The screen size is adjusted to be the third size.
[0062]
Thereby, even if any of game boards 14a-14c is attached, the size of a pachinko game screen can be adjusted comparatively appropriately according to those.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a letter indicating that the screen 10 is the first size is attached to the side of the changeover switch 50b that switches to the first state, and that the screen 10 is the second size. The character shown is attached to the side of the changeover switch 50b that switches to the second state, and the character that indicates that the screen 10 has the third size is attached to the side of the changeover switch 50b that switches to the third state.
[0063]
  As a result, when the game boards 14a to 14c are attached, the changeover switch 50b may be changed in accordance with the characters, so that a changeover error of the changeover switch 50b can be prevented to some extent.
  In the second embodiment,The screen 10 corresponds to the game screen display means according to the fifth invention, the game board 14 corresponds to the game board according to the fifth invention, and the game housing 3 corresponds to the game housing according to the fifth invention. Corresponding toThe changeover switch 50b isChangeover switch according to the fifth inventionThe game control unit 52 corresponds toAccording to the fifth inventionSupports game screen adjustment means.
[0064]
In the first embodiment, the screen size information is attached to the game board 14, and the screen size information is read by the reading sensor 50 a when the game board 14 is attached. The size information may be stored in a hall computer or the like, the pachinko machine 1 and the hall computer may be communicably connected, and the screen size information may be acquired from the hall computer when the game board 14 is attached.
[0065]
  In this case, the hall computerAccording to the fourth inventionCorresponding to the information storage terminal, the game control unit 52Size information acquisition means according to the fourth invention andIt corresponds to game screen adjustment means.
  In the first and second embodiments, the screen 10, the Fresnel lens 12, and the liquid crystal projector 20 are provided and the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 is displayed on the screen 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as shown in FIG. 11, an LCD 30 may be provided instead of the screen 10 and the Fresnel lens 12, and a pachinko game screen may be displayed on the LCD 30. FIG. 11 is a vertical sectional view of the pachinko machine 1.
[0066]
In FIG. 11, an area corresponding to the screen 10 of the game board 14 (area for displaying the game screen) is configured as an opening, and when the game board 14 is attached, the opening is covered so as to cover the opening. The LCD 30 is arranged on the back surface. The game control unit 52 adjusts the size of the pachinko game screen of the LCD 30 based on the screen size information read by the reading sensor 50a.
[0067]
  As a result, the size of the pachinko gaming screen can be adjusted simply by giving screen size information, so the work of adjusting the size of the pachinko gaming screen is relatively easy compared to the past, and the size of the pachinko gaming screen is relatively small. Can be adjusted relatively appropriately.
  In this case,The opening isAccording to the first invention and the fifth inventionCorresponding to the screen display area, the LCD 30According to the first invention and the fifth inventionCorresponding to the game screen display means, the game control unit 52According to the first invention and the fifth inventionIt corresponds to game screen adjustment means.
[0068]
In the first embodiment, the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted based on the screen size information read by the reading sensor 50a. In the second embodiment, the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b is adjusted. The size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted based on the above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and both of the configurations may be provided. For example, basically, the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted by the switching operation of the changeover switch 50b, but the size of the screen 10 specified by the changeover state of the changeover switch 50b and the reading sensor 50a are used for reading. When the size of the screen 10 specified by the screen size information is different, the size of the screen 10 specified by the screen size information read by the reading sensor 50a is adopted.
[0069]
In the first and second embodiments, the size of the pachinko game screen is adjusted by adjusting the lens 22 of the liquid crystal projector 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The lens 22 may be kept constant, and the size of the pachinko game screen may be adjusted by image processing by the game control unit 52.
[0070]
In the first and second embodiments, the game control unit 52 is configured to adjust the size of the pachinko game screen and control the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to do. For example, the adjustment of the size of the pachinko game screen can be performed by a screen size adjustment unit provided separately from the game control unit 52.
[0071]
In the first and second embodiments, the pachinko game screen is projected on the screen 10 by irradiating the projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 from the back surface of the screen 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a pachinko game screen may be projected onto the screen 10 by irradiating projection light from the liquid crystal projector 20 from the front surface of the screen 10. When irradiating from the front, the liquid crystal projector 20 may be disposed, for example, above the pachinko machine 1 (eg, directly above the player) and irradiate the projection light toward the screen 10 located obliquely downward from above. Of course, the structure combined with the reflector 16 may be sufficient.
In the first and second embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other amusement game machines can be used without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Is also applicable.
[0072]
【The invention's effect】
As explained above, the present inventionInAccording to,Compared with the prior art, the operation of adjusting the size of the game screen becomes relatively easy, and the effect that the size of the game screen can be adjusted relatively appropriately is obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board.
FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board.
FIG. 5 is a front view of a game board.
6 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a screen size adjustment process.
FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional view of the pachinko machine 1;
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the pachinko machine 1;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a screen size adjustment process.
11 is a vertical sectional view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machine
2 Mounting members
3 game cases
4 game machines
5 Front frame
6 Launch handle
7 pedestal
10 screens
12 Fresnel lens
14 Game board
16 Reflector
20 LCD projector
21 Small LCD panel
22 lenses
30 LCD
50a Reading switch
50b selector switch
52 Game Control Unit
54 Lens adjustment section

Claims (6)

A game screen display means for displaying a game screen, a game board provided on the front side of the game screen display means and having a screen display area through which light from the game screen display means can be transmitted, and the game board are attached A gaming machine comprising a gaming enclosure ,
One of a plurality of types of game boards having the screen display areas of different sizes is selectively attached to the game chassis, and the screen display area of the game board attached to the game chassis The game screen is displayed on the game screen display means provided on the back side of the game board to play a game ,
Each of the plurality of types of game boards selectively attached to the game housing has size information about the size of the screen display area of the game board,
In the game housing,
Wherein, when one of the plurality of types of game board attached to the game cabinet, having a size information reading means for reading the size information of the game board attached to the game cabinet, the size information Based on the size information read by the reading means, the size of the game screen to be displayed on the game screen display means in accordance with the size of the screen display area of the game board attached to the game housing. A gaming machine further comprising a game screen adjusting means for adjusting. In claim 1,
The game board is one of a first game board having a screen display area of a first size and a second game board having a screen display area of a second size different from the first size. ,
The first game board is provided with size information relating to the first size screen display area, and the second game board is provided with size information relating to the second size screen display area. Has been
When the size information read by the size information reading means relates to the screen display area of the first size , the game screen adjusting means sets the size of the game screen to the first size or less. When the size information read by the size information reading means relates to the screen display area of the second size, the size of the game screen becomes equal to or smaller than the second size. A gaming machine characterized by being adjusted as follows . In any one of Claim 1 and 2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the size information is attached to the game board as any one of a bar code, a two-dimensional bar code, an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) non-contact tag, and an IC chip . In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3 ,
A communication connection with an information storage terminal for storing the size information;
Furthermore, the information processing apparatus further comprises size information acquisition means for acquiring the size information from the information storage terminal,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the game screen adjustment means adjusts the size of the game screen based on the size information acquired by the size information acquisition means . A game screen display means for displaying a game screen, a game board provided on the front side of the game screen display means and having a screen display area through which light from the game screen display means can be transmitted, and the game board are attached A gaming machine comprising a gaming enclosure,
One of a plurality of types of game boards having the screen display areas of different sizes is selectively attached to the game chassis, and the screen display area of the game board attached to the game chassis The game screen is displayed on the game screen display means provided on the back side of the game board to play a game,
In the game housing,
When one of the plurality of types of game boards is attached to the game housing, the game screen display means is adapted to the size of the screen display area of the game board attached to the game housing. A game screen adjusting means for adjusting the size of the game screen to be displayed on the game screen display means on the basis of the switching state of the switch; A gaming machine characterized by further comprising . In any of claims 1 to 5 ,
The screen display area of the game board is configured as an opening through which light from the game screen display means can be transmitted,
The game screen display means is disposed on the back surface of the game board so as to cover the opening,
The game screen adjusting means adjusts the size of the game screen displayed on the game screen display means according to the size of the opening of the game board .

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