JP5937998B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a "pachislot" comprising a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor provided for each reel, and a controller. A game machine called is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (hereinafter also referred to as “start operation”) after a game medium such as a medal or coin has been inserted into the gaming machine, and the rotation of all reels is detected. Output a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that a stop button provided for each reel has been pressed by the player (hereinafter also referred to as “stop operation”), and outputs a signal requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop. To do. The stepping motor transmits the driving force to the corresponding reel. Further, the control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and performs the rotation operation and stop operation of each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, lottery processing using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery processing”) is performed on the program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). And the stop control of the reel rotation based on the timing of the stop operation. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the symbol combination related to the winning is displayed, a privilege corresponding to the symbol combination is given to the player. Examples of privileges granted to a player include payout of game media (medals, etc.), re-game (replay) operation in which internal lottery processing is performed again without consuming game media, and game media payout opportunities. The operation of a bonus game that increases can be mentioned.

  In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, various techniques have been proposed in the past for performing a predetermined effect during a game by, for example, mechanical operation, light emission operation, or both of these operations (for example, patents). Reference 1).

  Patent Document 1 proposes a gaming machine that enlarges and projects a game moving image on a display screen (screen) provided in front of a gaming machine casing using a liquid crystal projector provided therein. Specifically, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the projection light from the liquid crystal projector disposed in the lower part of the gaming machine is reflected by a reflecting mirror provided in the upper part of the gaming machine, and the reflected projection light is reflected. Is described below, and the projection light is projected on the display screen.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-035066

  As described above, Patent Document 1 proposes a technique for displaying a video for a game on a display screen using a liquid crystal projector. Usually, for example, various substrates, reel units, Various devices such as a hopper device are installed. Furthermore, generally, an effect device such as an image display device is provided in an upper part of the pachi-slot housing or a limited space in the display screen.

  Therefore, when the arrangement configuration of the liquid crystal projector as proposed in Patent Document 1 is applied to the pachislot having such a general configuration, the arrangement configuration of various devices inside the housing is designed. The problem arises that there is a need to make significant changes.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of producing an effect using a projector with a simple configuration without making a significant design change. That is.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following first configuration.

A main control unit (for example, a main control circuit 41 to be described later) that controls the operation of the game and transmits predetermined data (for example, various commands to be described later);
A sub-control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 described later) that receives the predetermined data transmitted from the main control unit and controls the operation of a predetermined effect based on the received predetermined data;
A projector device unit (for example, a projector unit 100 described later) that performs the predetermined effect under the control of the sub-control unit;
A box-shaped gaming machine main body (for example, a cabinet 10 described later) to which the projector device unit is attached;
The projector device section includes a projector, a display member, an optical system that guides projection light emitted from the projector to the display member (for example, a first mirror 102 and a second mirror 103 described later), the projector, A display member and a holding member on which the optical system is mounted,
The projector, the display member, and the optical system are arranged near a ceiling board of the gaming machine body ,
The gaming machine, wherein the projector is attached to the holding member so that the projector is placed upside down with respect to a ceiling board of the gaming machine main body .

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following second configuration.

A variable display unit (for example, a reel unit 3 to be described later) that includes a plurality of display rows in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and that displays the plurality of types of symbols in a game.
A main control unit that controls the operation of the variable display unit and transmits predetermined data related to an operation during a game;
A sub-control unit that receives the predetermined data transmitted from the main control unit and controls an operation of a predetermined effect based on the received predetermined data;
A projector device unit that performs the predetermined effect under the control of the sub-control unit;
A box-shaped gaming machine main body to which the projector unit is attached,
The projector device section includes a projector, a display member, an optical system that guides projection light emitted from the projector to the display member, and a holding member on which the projector, the display member, and the optical system are mounted. And
The projector, the display member, and the optical system are disposed between the variable display unit and a ceiling board of the gaming machine main body ,
The gaming machine, wherein the projector is attached to the holding member so that the projector is placed upside down with respect to a ceiling board of the gaming machine main body .

Further, in the above gaming machine of the present invention, the optical system, viewed contains a mirror for reflecting the projection light,
The holding member has a plate-like member on which the mirror is mounted,
A convex part may be provided on the mounting surface of the mirror of the plate-like member, and the side part of the mirror may be attached to the upper surface of the convex part .

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the projector, the display member, and the projector device unit including the optical system that guides the projection light to the display member are collectively arranged near the ceiling board of the gaming machine main body. Therefore, according to the present invention, there is no need to make a significant design change in the internal configuration of the gaming machine, and an effect using a projector can be achieved with a simple configuration.

It is a figure for demonstrating the function flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the game machine main body of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the gaming machine main body in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the projector unit provided in the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of the projector unit provided in the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the projector unit provided in the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a top perspective view of a projector unit provided in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the projection operation | movement of the image of the projector unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the projection operation | movement of the image of the projector unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU (Central Processing Unit) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 11 is an external perspective view of a projector unit provided in a gaming machine according to Modification 1. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a display member of a projector unit according to Modification 1. It is an external appearance perspective view of the gaming machine in Modification 6.

  Hereinafter, a pachi-slot showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Function flow]
First, a functional flow of a pachislot according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot machine of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to medals, for example, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal into the pachislot and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations are those related to “winning” that gives the player benefits such as medal payout, re-game operation, bonus game operation, etc., and other so-called “losing” And are provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means and the special game stop control means, based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed, Control to stop rotation.

  The pachislot is basically controlled to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In this specification, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding pieces”, and when the specified period is 190 msec (maximum delay time), the maximum number (maximum) Set the number of sliding pieces to 4 symbols.

  The reel stop control means, when an internal winning combination permitting display of a symbol combination related to winning is determined, normally, the symbol combination is placed on the winning determination line within a prescribed time of 190 msec (four symbols). The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. Further, the reel stop control means uses the specified time to stop the rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line.

  As described above, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. . Then, when the winning determination means determines that the combination of symbols related to winning is made, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. In the pachislot, the above-described series of operations are performed as a single game (unit game).

  In the pachislot, among the above-described series of operations, the image display operation by the liquid crystal display device, the light output operation by various lamps, the sound output operation by the speaker, the image projection operation by the projector, or these operations Various effects are performed using the combination of Such a production operation is performed as follows.

  First, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for performance (hereinafter referred to as a random number value for performance) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determination means determines the effect content to be executed this time from lots of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination by lottery.

  When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity such as the start of reel rotation, the stop of rotation of each reel, or the determination of the presence or absence of a prize. In this way, in the pachislot machine, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is possible to improve the player's interest.

[Pachislot structure]
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cabinet 10 of the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the cabinet 10 (a diagram showing an internal structure). 2 and 3, only the projector unit 100 and the reel unit 3 which are characteristic portions of the present invention are shown in the various devices mounted inside the cabinet 10 for the sake of simplicity, and other various types are shown. Illustration of devices (for example, main control board, hopper device, power source, etc.) is omitted. These various omitted devices can be arranged inside the cabinet 10 in the same manner as a conventional pachislot machine.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a substantially box-shaped cabinet 10 (game machine main body) and a front door attached to the cabinet 10 so as to be openable and closable. 2 and 3, the illustration of the front door is omitted to simplify the description.

  Inside the cabinet 10, a reel unit 3 (variable display unit) including three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (display rows) and a projector unit 100 (projector unit) are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the reel unit 3 is disposed at a position slightly above the center in the height direction of the cabinet 10 (the direction from the bottom plate portion toward the ceiling plate portion 10a). The projector unit 100 is disposed between the reel unit 3 and the ceiling plate portion 10a, that is, above the reel unit 3.

  The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in a line along a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the reels (the horizontal direction in the example shown in FIG. 3). Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface (circumferential surface) of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn on the surface of the sheet material along the circumferential direction of the reel body. Each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 12 described later) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  Here, the configurations of various devices of the pachislot machine 1 that are not shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be briefly described.

  Inside the cabinet 10 is provided a main control board (main board) on which a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 10) described later is mounted. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described in detail later.

  The cabinet 10 is provided with a medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33: see FIG. 10 described later) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. It is done. Furthermore, a power supply device that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided inside the cabinet 10.

  The front door (not shown) of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is provided with various devices (medal slot, bet button, checkout button, start lever, and three stop buttons) to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot is provided to accept a medal dropped on the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted through the medal slot are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the medals exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function).

  The bet button is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever is provided to start the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R). Three stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R (see FIG. 10 described later) are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. Provided for. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  The front door is provided with a medal payout outlet, a medal tray, and the like. The medal payout port guides medals discharged by driving a hopper 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening.

  Further, the front door is provided with a 7-segment display 6 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) (see FIG. 10 described later). The 7-segment display 6 includes the number of medals inserted in the current game (inserted number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), and medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Information such as the number of credits (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

  In addition, the front door is provided with an image display device 20 composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device (see FIGS. 10 and 11 described later). The image display device 20 includes a display screen including a symbol display area (display window) of each reel. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen including the symbol display area, and a predetermined effect is executed.

  The display window of each reel displays three symbols arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the reel when rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the reel stops. Configured to be able to. That is, each display window is provided with upper, middle, and lower areas, and one symbol can be displayed in each area. Therefore, in this embodiment, symbols can be displayed on the display screen in a 3 × 3 array form. In the present embodiment, in the symbols displayed in a 3 × 3 arrangement, a pseudo line set from the display window of the left reel 3L to the display window of the right reel 3R is used to determine whether or not a prize has been won. It is defined as a line for performing a determination (hereinafter referred to as a winning determination line).

  Further, the front door is provided with a light emitting device 22 configured by, for example, a lamp (LED or the like), for example, an audio output device 21 configured by a speaker or the like (see FIGS. 10 and 11 described later). The light emitting device 22 turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect contents. Moreover, the audio output device 21 outputs sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the production.

  In addition, a selector is provided in the lower part of the symbol display area (display window) of each reel on the back side (the part opposite to the display screen) of the front door. The selector is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot is appropriate, and guides the medal determined to be appropriate to the hopper 33. Further, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 10 described later) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, a sub-control circuit 42 (described later, see FIGS. 10 and 11) that controls the rendering operation by the image display device 20, the audio output device 21, the light emitting device 22, the projector 101, and the like. A sub-control board (sub-board) mounted is provided. The sub control board is provided inside the cabinet 10 or on the front door. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later in detail.

[Projector unit configuration]
Next, the configuration of the projector unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the projector unit 100, and FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the projector unit 100. FIG. 6 is a front view of the projector unit 100, and FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of the projector unit 100.

  The projector unit 100 includes a projector 101, two mirrors 102 and 103 (hereinafter referred to as a first mirror 102 and a second mirror 103), a display member 104, and a base member 105 (holding member) to which these members are attached. With.

  The projector 101 emits projection light of a predetermined image (video) at the time of production. In this embodiment, the projector 101 is configured by a small liquid crystal projector that is commercially available, for example. The projector 101 is not limited to a small liquid crystal projector, and is a small projector that can be configured integrally with the display member 104 and the optical system (the first mirror 102 and the second mirror 103) as in the present embodiment. Any projector can be used.

  The first mirror 102 and the second mirror 103 are optical systems for guiding the projection light emitted from the projector 101 to the display member 104. In the present embodiment, both the first mirror 102 and the second mirror 103 are configured by flat reflectors. In addition, each mirror may be comprised with a plate-shaped mirror, and may be comprised with the plate-shaped member by which the surface was mirror-finished. Moreover, you may comprise each mirror with the plate-shaped member which affixed the mirror surface sheet | seat on the surface.

  In the present embodiment, the projection light of the image emitted from the projector 101 is reflected in this order by the first mirror 102 and the second mirror 103 and enlarged and projected onto the decoration member 104 a of the display member 104. Therefore, the spot size of the projection light when the projection light reaches the first mirror 102 is smaller than the spot size of the projection light of the image when the projection light reaches the second mirror 103. The size of the reflective surface of the first mirror 102 is made smaller than the size of the reflective surface of the second mirror 103. The size of the reflecting surface of the first mirror 102 can be set to an arbitrary size as long as it is larger than the spot size of the projection light when the projection light reaches the first mirror 102.

  The display member 104 includes a decorative member 104a and a display member main body 104b to which the decorative member 104a is attached.

  The decorative member 104a is a substantially plate-like member made of a light transmissive material (translucent material in the present embodiment), and one of the surfaces (the side facing the player) corresponds to a predetermined pattern. A convex portion is formed so that the region protrudes outward. That is, a predetermined pattern is formed in a three-dimensional structure on the surface of the decorative member 104a on the side facing the player.

  The display member main body 104b is a substantially plate-like member in which a concave portion is formed in the center of the flat plate member, the opening shape of the concave portion is circular, and the side wall shape of the concave portion is cylindrical. An opening is formed in the bottom of the recess in a pattern corresponding to the symbol pattern provided on the decorative member 104a.

  In the present embodiment, the display member 104 is manufactured by mounting the decorative member 104a on the bottom of the recess of the display member main body 104b. At this time, the convex portion of the decorative member 104a (region corresponding to a predetermined pattern) is fitted into the corresponding opening formed at the bottom of the concave portion of the display member main body 104b. As a result, a predetermined three-dimensional pattern provided on the decorative member 104a protrudes outward from the bottom of the concave portion of the display member main body 104b (see FIGS. 5 and 7).

  The base member 105 includes an upper plate 111, a lower plate 112, a pair of display body mounting members 113, a projector mounting member 114, and six connecting members 115.

  Both the upper plate 111 and the lower plate 112 are plate-like members having a substantially rectangular surface. Although the long side length of both is the same, the short side length of the upper plate 111 is made longer than that of the lower plate 112. One long side of the lower plate 112 (opposite to the arrangement side of the display member 104) is a long side extending in a straight line, and the other long side (the arrangement side of the display member 104) is It has a shape in which a side portion is bent in a substantially U shape over a region near one corner from the center.

  On the surface facing the lower plate 112 of the upper plate 111, a first upper groove portion 111a into which the first mirror 102 is fitted and a second upper groove portion 111b into which the second mirror 103 is fitted are formed.

  The first upper groove portion 111a is provided in the vicinity of a corner of one of the long sides of the upper plate 111 (the side opposite to the side where the display member 104 is disposed) (the side where the projector 101 is disposed). At this time, the first upper groove portion 111a is formed to extend linearly from the long side portion defining the one corner portion toward the short side portion defining the one corner portion. That is, the first upper groove portion 111a is configured by a linear groove that is inclined at a predetermined angle (about 45 degrees in the present embodiment) with respect to the extending direction of the long side portion of the upper plate 111.

  The second upper groove 111b is provided in the vicinity of the corner of the other long side (opposite to the arrangement side of the projector 101) of one of the upper plates 111 (opposite to the arrangement side of the display member 104). At this time, the second upper groove portion 111b is formed to extend linearly from the long side portion defining the other corner portion toward the short side portion defining the other corner portion. That is, the second upper groove portion 111b is configured by a linear groove that is inclined at a predetermined angle (about 45 degrees in the present embodiment) with respect to the extending direction of the long side portion of the upper plate 111.

  Further, on the surface facing the upper plate 111 of the lower plate 112, a first lower groove portion 112a into which the first mirror 102 is fitted and a second lower groove portion 112b into which the second mirror 103 is fitted are formed.

  The first lower groove portion 112a is formed at a position facing the first upper groove portion 111a of the upper plate 111, and the shape and extending direction of the groove are the same as those of the first upper groove portion 111a. The second lower groove portion 112b is formed at a position facing the second upper groove portion 111b of the upper plate 111, and the shape and extending direction of the groove are the same as those of the second upper groove portion 111b. In addition, the inclination angle (attachment angle of each mirror) with respect to the extending direction of the long side portion of each groove portion is a display member in which light (projection light) emitted from the projector 101 passes through the first mirror 102 and the second mirror 103. It is set as appropriate so as to be projected onto the decorative member 104a of 104.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the size of the reflecting surface of the first mirror 102 is made smaller than the size of the reflecting surface of the second mirror 103. Therefore, the second lower groove portion 112b is formed directly on the surface of the lower plate 112, but the first lower groove portion 112a is an upper surface of the convex portion 102c provided on the surface of the lower plate 112 as shown in FIG. Formed. The convex portion 102c is formed to extend linearly in the same direction as the first lower groove portion 112a.

  In the present embodiment, when the projector unit 100 is assembled, the first mirror 102 is attached between the first upper groove portion 111a of the upper plate 111 and the first lower groove portion 112a of the lower plate 112. The two mirrors 103 are attached between the second upper groove portion 111 b of the upper plate 111 and the second lower groove portion 112 b of the lower plate 112. At this time, since the first lower groove portion 112a is formed on the upper surface of the convex portion 102c as described above, the first mirror 102 is approximately the height of the convex portion 102c from the surface of the lower plate 112. It arrange | positions in the floating state (refer FIG.5 and FIG.6).

  In addition, a pair of display body mounting members 113 and a projector mounting member 114 are mounted on the surface facing the lower plate 112 of the upper plate 111.

  The pair of display body mounting members 113 extends from the approximate center of the long side of the other side of the upper plate 111 (opposite to the side where the groove is arranged) to the vicinity of one corner (opposite to the side where the projector 101 is arranged). Attached. At this time, the pair of display body mounting members 113 are arranged along the other long side portion at a predetermined interval (a distance equal to or larger than the diameter of the design surface of the decorative member 104a).

  The display member 104 is fixed to the upper plate 111 by a pair of display body mounting members 113. At this time, the display member 104 is attached so that its design surface (convex surface) and the surface of the upper plate 111 are orthogonal to each other, and the design surface of the display member 104 is opposite to the mirror arrangement side ( It is attached to face outward. Further, in the present embodiment, the display member 104 is attached at a position where the front end portion of the design surface of the display member 104 protrudes to the outside (player side) from the reel unit 3 (see FIG. 9 described later).

  The projector mounting member 114 is provided in the vicinity of the corner of the other long side (the side opposite to the side where the groove is disposed) of the upper plate 111 (the side opposite to the side where the display body mounting member 113 is disposed). The projector 101 is fixed on a surface facing the lower plate 112 of the upper plate 111 by the projector mounting member 114.

  At this time, the projector 101 is attached to the upper plate 111 so that the lower surface (bottom surface) of the projector 101 faces the surface of the upper plate 111 (the ceiling plate portion 10a of the cabinet 10). That is, the projector 101 is inverted with respect to the upper plate 111 (the ceiling plate portion 10a of the cabinet 10).

  In this embodiment, the projection light exit of the projector 101 does not face the projection light irradiation surface of the display member 104, that is, the emission direction of the projection light emitted from the projector 101 is the display member 104. The projector 101 is attached to the upper plate 111 so as to be different from the traveling direction of the projection light irradiated onto the upper plate 111. Specifically, the projector 101 is attached to the upper plate 111 so that the projection light exit port of the projector 101 faces the first mirror 102 (so as to face the back side of the cabinet 10). Thereby, even if the projector 101 is provided on the top of the reel unit 3, the optical path length of the projection light can be extended, and a necessary projection distance can be ensured.

  Each connecting member 115 is composed of a rod-shaped member. One end of the connecting member 115 is attached to the surface of the lower plate 112 where the grooves are formed, and the other end is attached to the surface of the upper plate 111 where the grooves are formed. At this time, the lower plate 112 and the upper plate 111 are arranged such that the first lower groove portion 112a and the second lower groove portion 112b of the lower plate 112 face the first upper groove portion 111a and the second upper groove portion 111b of the upper plate 111, respectively. Are connected by six connecting members 115.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, among the one end portions of the six connecting members 115, one end portion of the four connecting members 115 is near the four corners of the lower plate 112. It is attached. Further, of the remaining two connecting members 115, one end of one connecting member 115 is attached in the vicinity of the substantially central bent portion of the long side portion bent in a substantially U shape, and the other connecting member 115 is connected. One end portion of the connecting portion 115 is attached to a position facing the one end portion of the one connecting member 115 in the long side portion on the arrangement side of the groove portion.

[Projecting image by projector unit]
Next, an image (video) projection operation in the projector unit 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 8 and 9 are views showing the state of the image projection operation by the projector unit 100 of this embodiment, FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the projector unit 100, and FIG. 9 is the height of the cabinet 10. It is a schematic sectional drawing in alignment with a direction.

  When performing an effect using the projector 101 in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, the projection light of the predetermined image (video) emitted from the projector 101 (broken arrows in FIGS. 8 and 9) The light enters one mirror 102. Next, the incident projection light is reflected by the first mirror 102 toward the second mirror 103.

  Next, the projection light reflected by the first mirror 102 is incident on the second mirror 103, and the incident projection light is reflected by the second mirror 103 toward the display member 104. Then, the projection light reflected by the second mirror 103 is applied to the decorative member 104 a of the display member 104. Thereby, the decoration member 104a is projected with a predetermined color pattern and / or blinking pattern according to the projection image, and various effects are possible.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the projection light of the image emitted from the projector 101 is projected onto the decorative member 104a through the optical path described above while being enlarged. In the present embodiment, the projection light is projected so that the spot size of the projection light of the image irradiated on the decoration member 104a is substantially the same as the size of the design surface of the decoration member 104a (the bottom surface of the concave portion of the display member main body 104b). The optical path length is appropriately set. However, the optical path length of the projection light is, for example, the arrangement position of the projector 101, the emission angle of the projection light from the projector 101, the arrangement position of each mirror, the arrangement position of the display member 104, the depth of the recess of the display member 104, etc. It can adjust suitably by changing various conditions.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
Next, with reference to FIG.10 and FIG.11, the structure of the main circuits with which the pachislot 1 in this embodiment is provided is demonstrated. FIG. 10 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit included in the pachislot machine 1, and FIG. 11 is a block configuration diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the sub control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the pachislo 1 includes a main control circuit 41 (main control unit), a sub control circuit 42 (sub control unit), and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to these circuits. .

(1) Main control circuit The main control circuit 41 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 50 mounted on a circuit board. As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, and a hopper drive circuit 65, as shown in FIG. And a payout completion signal circuit 66.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51 including a CPU, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

  The main ROM 52 has control programs for various processes (see FIGS. 12 and 13 described later) executed by the main CPU 51, a data table (not shown) such as an internal lottery table, and various control commands ( Data for transmitting a command) is stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (not shown) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program and various flags necessary for control.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57 are connected to the main CPU 51. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R.

  The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 16S detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that a medal inserted into the medal slot has passed through the selector. The bet switch 12S detects that the bet button has been pressed by the player.

  As peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. A drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels the number of symbols is). Only managed).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to “1”. "Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  That is, in this embodiment, the number of symbols that have fluctuated in the rotation operation after the reel index detection is managed by managing the value of the symbol counter. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols in the game is set to 4 symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbols located on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L and the symbols existing in the range up to four points stop on the winning determination line. It becomes a possible symbol.

  A display unit drive circuit 64 included in the main control circuit 41 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number. To do.

(2) Sub Control Circuit As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the sub control circuit 42 is connected to the main control circuit 41, and displays the contents of effects based on a command (predetermined data) transmitted from the main control circuit 41. Processes such as determination and execution.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 71, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 86, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, A A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92 and an amplifier 93 are included.

  The sub CPU 71 is constituted by a CPU, and performs output control of video, sound, light, and projection image according to a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 71 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the image display device 20 (liquid crystal display device) based on the determined effect content, and controlling light output by the light emitting device 22 (lamp) Programs such as a lamp control task for controlling the sound output and a sound control task for controlling the sound output by the sound output device 21 (speaker). Further, in the present embodiment, a program of a control task for image projection onto the display member 104 by the projector 101 is also stored in the program storage area.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effects, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, and sound data relating to BGM and sound effects Various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern, a storage area for storing projection image data, and the like.

  The sub RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control circuit 42 is connected to sub-devices such as an image display device 20, an audio output device 21, a light-emitting device 22, a projector 101, and the like. 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is the image display device 20. (Liquid crystal display device). Further, the sub CPU 71, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, A / D converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sound such as BGM from the audio output device 21 (speaker) according to the sound data specified by the production content. Further, the sub CPU 71 turns on and off the light emitting device 22 (lamp) according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 controls the operation of the projector 101 in accordance with the projection image data designated by the contents of effects.

[Description of main control circuit operation]
Next, the contents of main processing executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1) Main operation processing of pachislot by main CPU First, the procedure of main operation processing of the pachislot 1 controlled by the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to a main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as main flow) shown in FIG.

  First, when the power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process when the power is turned on (S1). In this initialization process, it is determined whether the backup has been normally performed, whether the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization process, the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 is cleared. Note that the designated storage area here is a storage area that needs to be erased for each unit game (one game) such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value and stores the extracted random value in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). When the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S6). In this process, a start command is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. Note that the start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S7). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 13) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Then, the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined speed, and then controlled so that the predetermined speed is maintained.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S8). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are respectively pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S9). In this process, the main CPU 51 searches for a combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line after all of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, and pays out medals based on the search result. Determine the number of sheets. Specifically, in this process, the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line is checked against the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table (not shown), and if both match, The display combination and the number of payouts to be determined are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display command transmission process (S10). In this process, a display command is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. The display command includes a parameter for specifying a display combination and the number of medals to be paid out.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S11). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the number of payouts of the display combination determined in S10, and medals are paid out.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end number counter update process (S12). In this process, the value determined as the medal payout number in S10 is subtracted from the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is a counter for managing the trigger of the bonus end, and is provided in the main RAM 53, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S13). The bonus operating flag is stored in, for example, a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 53, and when the bonus operating flag is on, it means that the bonus game is operating.

  In S13, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus operating flag is not on (when S13 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S15 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S13 that the bonus operating flag is on (when S13 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is to end.

  After the process of S14 or when S13 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S15). In this process, it is mainly checked whether or not to start the bonus game. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2 and repeats the processes after S2.

(2) Interrupt processing by the main CPU (1.1173 msec)
Next, an interrupt process periodically performed by the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S21). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S22). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S23). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, and thereafter, each reel rotates at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the winning determination line of the display window), and the corresponding reel The corresponding stepping motor is driven and controlled so that the rotation is reduced and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S24). In this process, the main CPU 51 controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register restoration process (S25). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

[Description of sub-control circuit operation]
Next, contents of main processing (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1) Main Board Communication Task First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 71 checks reception of a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S31). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 71 extracts the type of the received command (S32).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S33). When it is determined in S33 that the sub CPU 71 has not received a command different from the previous command (when S33 is NO), the sub CPU 71 returns the process to S31 and repeats the processes after S31.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S33 that the sub CPU 71 has received a command different from the previous one (when S33 is YES), the sub CPU 71 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S34). . The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the process of S34, the sub CPU 71 returns the process to S31 and repeats the processes after S31.

(2) Production Registration Task Next, the production registration task performed by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 71 extracts a message from the message queue (S41). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S42). When the sub CPU 71 determines in S42 that there is no message in the message queue (when S42 is NO), the sub CPU 71 performs the process of S45 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in S42 that there is a message in the message queue (when S42 is YES), the sub CPU 71 copies the game information from the message (S43). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, and a game state flag specified by parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. The

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs effect content determination processing (S44). In this process, the sub CPU 71 determines the contents of the production, registers the production data, etc. according to the type of the received command. The details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of S44 or when S42 is NO, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data (S45). Next, the sub CPU 71 registers sound data (S46). Next, the sub CPU 71 registers lamp data (S47). Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the projection image data (S48). In addition, these registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S44. Then, after the processing of S48, the sub CPU 71 returns the processing to S41 and repeats the processing after S41.

(3) Effect Content Determination Process Next, an example of the effect content determination process performed in S44 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. The flowchart of the effect registration task is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 16, and is appropriately changed according to the type of command transmitted from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 32.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command is received (S51).

  When it is determined in S51 that the sub CPU 71 is receiving a start command (when S51 is YES), the sub CPU 71 performs a start command receiving process (S52). In this process, the sub CPU 71 extracts the effect random number, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, and registers it. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the production data at the start according to the registered production number (S53). The production data is data that designates animation data, sound data, lamp data, and projection image data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as display of video are executed. Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S45 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 15).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S51 that the sub CPU 71 is not receiving a start command (when S51 is NO), the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (S54).

  When it is determined in S54 that the sub CPU 71 is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (when S54 is YES), the sub CPU 71 performs the stop effect according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button. Data is registered (S55). Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S45 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 15).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that the sub CPU 71 is not receiving a reel stop command (S54 is NO), the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a display command reception (S56).

  When it is determined in S56 that the sub CPU 71 is receiving a display command (when S56 is YES), the sub CPU 71 registers the display effect data according to the registered effect number and display combination. (S57). Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S45 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 15).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S56 that the sub CPU 71 is not receiving a display command (S56 is NO), the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (S58).

  When it is determined in S58 that the sub CPU 71 is receiving a bonus start command (S58 is YES), the sub CPU 71 registers effect data for starting the bonus (S59). Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S45 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 15).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S58 that the sub CPU 71 is not receiving a bonus start command (when S58 is NO), the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a bonus end command is being received (S60). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command is not received in S60 (when S60 is NO), the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, and the process proceeds to S45 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 15). Move.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S60 that the sub CPU 71 is receiving a bonus end command (S60 is YES), the sub CPU 71 registers effect data for bonus end (S61). Thereafter, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S45 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 15).

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, main operations are performed according to the various processing procedures described with reference to FIGS.

[Effects]
As described above, the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment has an effect function using the projector 101, and the display member 104 (decorative member 104 a) used for the effect function is provided on the upper portion of the reel unit 3. In this embodiment, the display member 104 includes a projector 101 that irradiates the display member 104 with projection light, an optical system (first mirror 102 and second mirror 103) that guides the projection light to the display member 104, a base The member 105 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the projector 101 that irradiates the display member 104 with projection light in a vacant space on the back surface side (the opposite side to the player side) of the display member 104 provided at the top of the reel unit 3; An optical system that guides the projection light to the display member 104 is arranged together. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to make a significant design change in the internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1, and a novel effect using the projector 101 can be achieved with a simple configuration.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the constituent members necessary for the rendering function using the projector 101 are integrated into the projector unit 100 as a single unit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the rendering function using the projector 101 can be realized with a simpler configuration, and the projector unit 100 can be easily attached to the cabinet 10.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the projection light emission port of the projector 101 does not face the projection light irradiation surface of the display member 104, that is, the emission direction of the projection light emitted from the projector 101 is the display member 104. The projector 101 is arranged so as to be different from the traveling direction of the projection light irradiated onto the projector. Therefore, even if the projector 101 is arranged on the upper part of the reel unit 3, the optical path length of the projection light can be extended, and a necessary projection distance can be secured.

  In the present embodiment, the optical system that guides the projection light emitted from the projector 101 to the display member 104 is configured by two mirrors. Therefore, in this embodiment, the configuration of the optical system can be simplified, and an effect function using the projector 101 can be provided at low cost.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the size of the reflecting surface of the first mirror 102 is made smaller than the size of the reflecting surface of the second mirror, and the first mirror 102 is moved from the surface of the lower plate 112 of the base member 105 to the height of the convex 112c. Arrange it in a floating state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary reflection (for example, irregular reflection) of the projection light that may occur near the lower portion of the first mirror 102 (the surface of the lower plate 112). Furthermore, in this embodiment, the optical system is configured by using two mirrors having different sizes. However, since the mounting portion (groove portion) of each mirror is provided in advance in the base member 105, the two mirrors are provided. It can be installed more easily.

[Variations]
The configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to the present invention are not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications may be included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

(1) Modification 1 (Modification of display member)
The design of the decorative member 104a used in the projector unit 100 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, when the model or production content of the pachislot machine 1 is changed, the design of the decorative member 104a is also changed accordingly.

  17 and 18 show a configuration example (Modification Example 1) of a projector unit having a decorative member in which a pattern different from the example of the above-described embodiment is three-dimensionally formed. FIG. 17 is an external perspective view of the projector unit 200 of the first modification, and FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the display member 204 in the first modification. In the projector unit 200 of this example shown in FIG. 17, the same components as those of the projector unit 100 of the embodiment shown in FIG.

  As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 17 and FIG. 5, in the projector unit 200 of this example, the configuration of the display member is only changed in the projector unit 100 of the above embodiment. Therefore, only the configuration of the display member 204 will be described here, and the description of the other configurations will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the display member 204 in this example includes a decorative member 204a and a display member main body 204b to which the decorative member 204a is attached.

  The decorative member 204a is a substantially plate-like member formed of a light transmissive material (translucent material in the present embodiment), and is formed so that a predetermined character's face pattern protrudes outward on one surface thereof. Has been. That is, a face pattern of a predetermined character is formed in a three-dimensional structure on the surface of the decorative member 204a.

  The display member main body 204b is a substantially plate-like member in which a concave portion is formed in the center of the flat plate member, the opening shape of the concave portion is a substantially square shape, and the side wall shape of the concave portion is a substantially rectangular tube shape. An opening having a shape corresponding to the face pattern provided on the decorative member 204a is formed at the bottom of the recess.

  In this example as well, as in the above embodiment, the projection member (region corresponding to the face pattern) of the decorative member 204a is fitted into the opening formed at the bottom of the recess of the display member main body 204b, thereby displaying the display member. 204 is made. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17, a predetermined three-dimensional face pattern provided on the decorative member 204a protrudes outward from the bottom of the concave portion of the display member main body 204b.

  As shown in this example, in the projector unit of the present invention, for example, even if the model or production content of the pachislot 1 is changed, the display member is simply replaced with a display member in which the corresponding symbol is three-dimensionally formed. Thus, it is possible to easily cope with such a change. Therefore, in the projector unit of the present invention, the projector unit can be configured at a lower cost.

(2) Modification 2 (Modification of the optical system)
In the projector unit 100 of the above-described embodiment, the example in which the optical system for guiding the projection light emitted from the projector 101 to the decoration member 104a of the display member 104 is configured by two mirrors has been described. It is not limited. The optical system may be composed of one mirror or three or more mirrors according to the required magnification of the projection light, that is, the optical path length of the projection light.

  In this embodiment, the example in which the optical system is configured by using two mirrors having different reflection surface sizes is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the size of the reflection surface of the two mirrors. May be the same as each other. In this case, the optical system can be configured at a lower cost.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated the example using a flat mirror, this invention is not limited to this. For example, the surface of the mirror may be a convex surface in accordance with the required enlargement ratio of projection light, effect design, and the like.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example in which the optical system is configured by a mirror has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the projection light emitted from the projector 101 is guided to the display member 104 and projected at a predetermined magnification. As long as the display member 104 can be irradiated with light, the optical system can be arbitrarily configured. For example, the optical system may be configured using various optical members such as a lens, a prism, and an optical waveguide, or the optical system may be configured by appropriately combining these optical members and a mirror. From the viewpoint of low cost and simple configuration, it is preferable to configure the optical system with a mirror as in the above embodiment.

(3) Modification 3 (Modification of Projector Arrangement Configuration and Connection Configuration)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the projector 101 is attached to the upper plate 111 so that the lower surface (bottom surface) of the projector 101 faces the ceiling plate part 10a of the cabinet 10, that is, the example in which the projector 101 is inverted is described. The invention is not limited to this. For example, the projector 101 may be attached to the upper plate 111 so that the upper surface of the projector 101 faces the ceiling plate portion 10 a of the cabinet 10.

  In the above embodiment, the projector 101 is disposed such that the projection light exit port of the projector 101 (projection light emission direction from the projector 101) faces away from the display member 104 side of the projector 101. Explained. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the projector 101 is arranged so that the emission direction of the projection light emitted from the projector 101 is opposite to the traveling direction of the projection light emitted to the display member 104 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission direction of the projection light from the projector 101 is arbitrarily set according to, for example, the required optical path length (magnification ratio) of the projection light, the configuration of the optical system, and the like. Can do.

  For example, when the optical system can be configured by a single mirror, the emission direction of the projection light from the projector 101 is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the direction from the front side to the back side of the cabinet 10. Also good. Further, for example, when there is a sufficient free space on the back side of the display member 104, or when the optical system is configured with a lens (magnifying lens) having a convex surface on the light emitting surface side, the projection light emitted from the projector 101 is emitted. The projector 101 may be arranged such that the mouth faces the irradiation surface of the display member 104. In this case, the emission direction of the projection light from the projector 101 is the same as the traveling direction of the projection light irradiated on the display member 104.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the configuration example in which the projector 101 is directly electrically connected to the sub CPU 71 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the projector 101 may be indirectly connected to the sub CPU 71 via a relay control board capable of controlling the projector 101 based on the projection image data. In this case, it is easier to divert the projector 101 (projector unit 100) between the types of gaming machines.

(4) Modification 4 (Modification of the base member)
In the above embodiment, the configuration example of the base member 105 that connects the upper plate 111 and the lower plate 112 using the rod-shaped connecting member 115 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the rod-shaped connecting member 115, the upper plate 111 and the lower plate 112 may be connected using a plate-shaped connecting member. That is, the base member 105 may be configured by a box-shaped member.

  Further, for example, in the base member 105, the lower plate 112 and the connecting member 115 are omitted, and the projector 101, the first mirror 102, the second mirror 103, and the display member 104 are all held only by the upper plate 111. Also good. From the viewpoint of ease of handling of the projector unit (attachment to the cabinet, carrying, etc.), the configuration of the above embodiment and the case where the base member 105 is configured by a box-shaped member are more advantageous.

  Furthermore, although the said embodiment demonstrated the structural example which integrates the projector 101, the 1st mirror 102, the 2nd mirror 103, and the display member 104 using the base member 105, this invention is not limited to this. For example, the projector 101, the first mirror 102, the second mirror 103, and the display member 104 may be configured to be attached to, for example, the ceiling plate portion 10a of the cabinet 10 without providing the base member 105.

(5) Modification 5 (Modification of the projector unit arrangement)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the projector unit 100 is disposed on the upper portion of the reel unit 3 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the projector unit 100 of the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a decorative member used for the effect by the projector is installed in an area other than the upper part of the reel unit 3, and the same effect can be obtained. can get.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the shape of the arrangement space of the projector unit 100 is a horizontally long shape when viewed from the front side of the cabinet 10, that is, an example in which the projector unit 100 is mounted on the cabinet 10 in a horizontally installed form has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the shape of the arrangement space of the projector unit 100 is a vertically long shape when viewed from the front side of the cabinet 10, the entire projector unit 100 of the above embodiment may be rotated 90 degrees and attached to the cabinet 10. (It may be installed in a vertical configuration). That is, as in the present invention, by forming the structural members necessary for the rendering function using the projector 101 as a single unit, it is possible to respond relatively easily even if the shape of the arrangement space of the projector unit 100 changes. .

(6) Modification 6 (application example)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the projector unit of the present invention (the construction technique of the rendering means using the projector) is applied to the pachislot has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the projector unit of the present invention is, for example, “ You may apply to the game machine called a "pachinko".

  Here, FIG. 19 shows an example of a pachinko machine 300. FIG. 19 is an external perspective view of the pachinko 300 of this example.

  The pachinko machine 300 includes a base door 301 and a glass door 302 attached to the base door 301 so as to be opened and closed. The pachinko machine 300 includes various devices such as a dish unit 303, an effect button unit 304, and a launching device 305 that launches a game ball, which are provided below the glass door 302. Although not shown, a game board in which a game ball launched by the launching device 305 rolls down, a liquid crystal display device that displays an image related to the game, and the like are on the back side of the glass door 302 (what is the player side? Provided on the opposite side).

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 300 shown in FIG. 19, a decoration part 310 in which a predetermined design (in the example shown in FIG. 19, a character design of “GOD”) is three-dimensionally provided is provided on the top of the glass door 302. When performing an effect by irradiating projection light with a projector on such a decorative part 310 composed of three-dimensional character designs, a projector unit having the same configuration as the projector unit 100 described in the above embodiment may be used. it can. In this case, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine (pachi slot), 3 ... Reel unit, 10 ... Cabinet, 100, 200 ... Projector unit, 101 ... Projector, 102 ... 1st mirror, 103 ... 2nd mirror, 104, 204 ... Display member, 104a, 204a ... decoration member, 104b, 204b ... display member main body, 105 ... base member, 111 ... upper plate, 111a ... first upper groove portion, 111b ... second upper groove portion, 112 ... lower plate, 112a ... first lower groove portion, 112b ... 2nd lower groove part, 112c ... convex part, 113 ... display body attaching member, 114 ... projector attaching member, 115 ... connecting member, 300 ... gaming machine (pachinko), 301 ... base door, 302 ... glass door, 303 ... dish unit 304 ... Production button unit, 305 ... Launcher, 310 ... Decoration part

Claims (3)

A main control unit that controls the operation of the game and transmits predetermined data;
A sub-control unit that receives the predetermined data transmitted from the main control unit and controls an operation of a predetermined effect based on the received predetermined data;
A projector device unit that performs the predetermined effect under the control of the sub-control unit;
A box-shaped gaming machine main body to which the projector unit is attached,
The projector device section includes a projector, a display member, an optical system that guides projection light emitted from the projector to the display member, and a holding member on which the projector, the display member, and the optical system are mounted. And
The projector, the display member, and the optical system are arranged near a ceiling board of the gaming machine body ,
The gaming machine, wherein the projector is attached to the holding member so that the projector is placed upside down with respect to a ceiling board of the gaming machine main body . Including a plurality of display columns in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and a variable display device unit that displays the plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner during a game;
A main control unit that controls the operation of the variable display unit and transmits predetermined data related to an operation during a game;
A sub-control unit that receives the predetermined data transmitted from the main control unit and controls an operation of a predetermined effect based on the received predetermined data;
A projector device unit that performs the predetermined effect under the control of the sub-control unit;
A box-shaped gaming machine main body to which the projector unit is attached,
The projector device section includes a projector, a display member, an optical system that guides projection light emitted from the projector to the display member, and a holding member on which the projector, the display member, and the optical system are mounted. And
The projector, the display member, and the optical system are disposed between the variable display unit and a ceiling board of the gaming machine main body ,
The gaming machine, wherein the projector is attached to the holding member so that the projector is placed upside down with respect to a ceiling board of the gaming machine main body . The optical system includes a mirror that reflects the projection light;
The holding member has a plate-like member on which the mirror is mounted,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a convex portion is provided on a mounting surface of the mirror of the plate-like member, and a side portion of the mirror is attached to an upper surface of the convex portion. .

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