JP6570381B2 - Gaming display device and gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game display device corresponding to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine, and the gaming machine itself.

  A conventional gaming machine is provided with a sheet member (decorative sheet), and the pattern (image) drawn on the sheet member can be visually recognized from the front side by irradiating light on the back surface of the sheet member. Some have improved effects (for example, see Patent Document 1).

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

JP 2013-165868 A

  However, the above-described Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to change the contrast of the image displayed on the sheet member because it is difficult to adjust the brightness of light due to the characteristics of the relatively thin sheet member. It was.

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

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following game display device and game machine.

A display device for gaming according to one aspect of the present invention provides:
A plurality of light emitting means for emitting light;
A plurality of light guides for guiding the light from the light emitting means from the back surface side to the front surface side, and a plurality of sheet members arranged to face each other;
As the movable said plurality of sheet members sac Chi hand sheet member, the plurality of first positions and said one sheet member to which the plurality of light guide portion of the one sheet member is coincident with said plurality of light emitting means Driving means for moving the light guide unit between a second position shifted from the plurality of light emitting means ,
With
When the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are partially or partially connected to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member among the plurality of sheet members. Overall overlap,
When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are in relation to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member. It is characterized by being in a misaligned state.
Further, the other sheet member is fixed to the first position so that the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member coincide with the plurality of light emitting units.

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

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are:
Projection means for projecting light for displaying information about the game as a projected image;
A main body for accommodating the projection means;
A projected part on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the projection means;
A cover part that externally covers the main body part while holding the projection part;
With
The one sheet member is provided in the main body,
The other sheet member is provided on the cover part,
The cover part may be replaceable with respect to the main body part.

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

A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention,
A plurality of light emitting means for emitting light;
A plurality of light guides for guiding the light from the light emitting means from the back surface side to the front surface side, and a plurality of sheet members arranged to face each other;
As the movable said plurality of sheet members sac Chi hand sheet member, the plurality of first positions and said one sheet member to which the plurality of light guide portion of the one sheet member is coincident with said plurality of light emitting means Driving means for moving the light guide unit between a second position shifted from the plurality of light emitting means ,
With
When the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are partially or partially connected to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member among the plurality of sheet members. Overall overlap,
When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are in relation to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member. It is characterized by being in a misaligned state.
Further, the other sheet member is fixed to the first position so that the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member coincide with the plurality of light emitting units.

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

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming display device and a gaming machine that can easily change the contrast of an image displayed on a sheet member and can easily enhance the visual effect.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a gaming system including a gaming display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an overall perspective view of a game display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a game display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the screen unit of the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention from the back side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a plurality of replaceable screen units in the game display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing display areas of a plurality of screen units shown in FIG. 5. It is a schematic diagram which shows as an example the display content of the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display principle of the display apparatus for game which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the difference in the display form of the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 1st example of a display of the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd example of a display of the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 3rd example of a display of the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the screen unit of the game display apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention from the back side. It is a disassembled perspective view of the display device for games concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a motion of the movable decoration sheet | seat of the game display apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the difference in the brightness | luminance by the positional relationship of the movable decoration sheet and fixed decoration sheet of the game display apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the game display apparatus which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a whole perspective view which shows the modification of the game display apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing of the game display apparatus shown in FIG. It is a whole perspective view which shows the modification of the game display apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a whole perspective view which shows the modification of the game display apparatus which concerns on this invention. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The housing 10 is formed in a rectangular box shape having a bottom surface 10a, left and right side surfaces 10b and 10c, a back surface 10d, a top surface 10e, and a front-side opening surface 10A. The projector body 12 is installed at the rear of the bottom surface 10a, and the operation unit 14 is installed at the front of the bottom surface 10a. A reflector 13 is installed on the upper surface of the back surface 10d.

  The screen unit 11A is formed to have a front portion 11a that covers the opening surface 10A of the housing 10, and left and right side portions 11b and 11c that are detachably fixed to the side surfaces 10b and 10c of the housing 10. Yes. The screen unit 11A includes a screen 110A provided in the opening 11aa of the front portion 11a, and LED substrates 111 provided on the left and right sides on the rear surface of the front portion 11a.

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

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

  The light emitting surface 111a is configured by a plate member having translucency, and the LED substrate 111 is provided on the back side thereof. Although not particularly shown, the LED substrate 111 has a plurality of LEDs mounted thereon, and is connected to the control unit on the housing 10 side via the connector 111A and the cable 111B. FIG. 4 shows a connector 111A and a cable 111B corresponding to one LED board 111, but the other LED board 111 is also provided with a connector and a cable, and the other LED board 111 is also a connector. And connected to the control unit via a cable. By this control unit, a plurality of LEDs on the LED substrate 111 are turned on or blinked, and the light of these LEDs is irradiated forward through the light emitting surface 111a. The other screen units 11B and 11C are not provided with a light emitting unit, which will be described later. The light emitting surface 111a is configured by a plate-like member having translucency, but is not limited thereto, and at least a part thereof is configured by a member that has translucency and does not have translucency partially. You may do it. Moreover, in the part which has translucency, the sheet | seat which has a decorative property may be arrange | positioned between an LED board and a plate-shaped member, or the colored decoration which has translucency may be given to the plate-shaped member itself. . In such a case, the LED substrate functions as a light emitting means having a light source, while the plate-like member functions as a decorative member decorated by the light emitting means. Those having characteristics such as polarization, refraction, reflection and the like are applied.

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

  The projector body 12 is connected to a control unit (not shown), and the operation is controlled by this control unit. The projector main body 12 includes a liquid crystal panel or a DMD element, an LED or a lamp as a light source, a dichroic mirror, a projection lens, and the like. The projection lens can be adjusted in the optical axis direction. Such a projector body 12 is arranged so that light emitted from the projection lens is directed directly to the reflector 13. When the screen units 11A to 11C are attached, focus adjustment can be performed by finely adjusting the projection lens of the projector main body 12 in the optical axis direction. Thereby, it is possible to project a clear projected image that is accurately focused on any of the screens 110A to 110C of the screen units 11A to 11C.

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

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

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

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

  A screen unit 11A shown in FIG. 5A is the same as that shown in FIGS. The screen unit 11A is configured as a display surface 1101 in which the entire front side of the screen 110A is uniformly flat. As shown in FIG. 6A, the projection image V1 is projected on the center of the display surface 1101, and the projection image V2 is projected on the left end when viewed from the front of the display surface 1101. A projected image V3 is projected on the right end as viewed from the front. In addition, as described above, the screen 110 </ b> A has a flat incident surface 1100 on the back side. As shown in FIG. 7 as an example, as the projected image V1 on the screen 110A, a chart image indicating the number of medals obtained from the start of the game as a line graph is displayed. As the projected image V2, a text image indicating the number of bonuses executed today and the number of accumulated games is displayed. As the projected image V3, a text image indicating the past number of bonuses and the cumulative number of games as a history is displayed. The light incident surface is the incident surface 1100, but the light projection surface (display surface) is the back region of the LED substrate 111 and the upper and lower regions of the incident surface 1100 (such as the front portion 11a). In addition, left and right regions (side portions 11b and 11c) may also be included. The surface on which the light is projected in this way may be included inside the screen unit as long as the projected image can be projected in a region in front of the projector main body 12 or in front of the reflector 13.

  The screen unit 11B shown in FIG. 5B is configured as a display surface 1101 (hereinafter, the screen 110B is referred to as a “first display surface 1101”) in which the central portion on the front side of the screen 110B is uniformly flat. On the other hand, a second display surface 1101B is formed on the left and right ends of the front side of the screen 110B. The second display surface 1101B is formed to have a thickness ahead of the first display surface 1101, thereby having a step with the first display surface 1101 and being partitioned into rectangles. Note that the screen unit 11B of this embodiment is not provided with a light emitting surface, and instead, the second display surfaces 1101B on the left and right sides are arranged up to the region near the left and right ends of the screen unit 11B. As shown in FIG. 6B, the projection image V1 is projected onto the first display surface 1101 of the screen 110B, and the projection image V2 is projected onto the second display surface 1101B on the left side when the screen 110B is viewed from the front. Then, the projected image V3 is projected onto the second display surface 1101B on the right side when the screen 110B is viewed from the front. The projection images V1 to V3 have basically the same contents as the image shown in FIG. 7, but the second display surfaces 1101B on the left and right sides display a projection image V2 that includes, for example, a message image in addition to the text image. , V3 can be displayed. This will be described later. Although not particularly shown, the screen 110B is also formed with an incident surface on which light projected from the projector main body 12 is incident on the back side corresponding to the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101B. The incident surface of such a screen 110B is also a flat surface.

  The screen unit 11C shown in FIG. 5C is configured as a display surface 1101 having a uniformly flat front surface side central portion of the screen 110C (hereinafter, the screen 110C is also referred to as “first display surface 1101”). On the other hand, a second display surface 1101C is formed on the left and right ends of the front side of the screen 110C. The second display surface 1101C is formed to have a thickness in front of the first display surface 1101 and thereby has a step with the first display surface 1101 and is generally partitioned into a trapezoidal shape. The long side portion 1101Ca of the second display surface 1101C is located in the vicinity of the left and right end portions of the screen 110C, and the short side portion 1101Cb of the second display surface 1101C is located closer to the center portion than the left and right end portions of the screen 110C. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the thickness W1 of the long side portion 1101Ca is formed larger than the thickness W2 of the short side portion 1101Cb, and the thickness gradually increases from the short side portion 1101Cb to the long side portion 1101Ca. It is getting bigger. The screen unit 11C is also not provided with a light emitting surface, and the second display surfaces 1101C on the left and right sides are arranged with a sufficient size. As shown in FIG. 6C, the projection image V1 is projected onto the first display surface 1101 of the screen 110C, and the projection image V2 is projected onto the second display surface 1101C on the left side when the screen 110C is viewed from the front. Then, the projected image V3 is projected onto the second display surface 1101C on the right side when the screen 110C is viewed from the front. The projected images V1 to V3 have basically the same contents as the image shown in FIG. Although not particularly illustrated, the screen 110C is also formed with an incident surface on which light projected from the projector main body 12 is incident on the back side corresponding to the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101C. The incident surface of such a screen 110C is also a flat surface.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case of the screen 110 </ b> A, the light beam α projected from the projector main body 12 is reflected by the reflector 13, then passes through the incident surface 1100 of the screen 110 </ b> A and reaches the upper end of the display surface 1101. . The light beam β projected from the projector main body 12 is reflected by the reflector 13 and then passes through the incident surface 1100 of the screen 110A to reach the lower end of the display surface 1101. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 10 in part of the screen 110A, between the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the display surface 1101, projection images V1 to V3 indicating various game information (projection image V3 is not shown). Is displayed. On the left and right outside of the left and right projection images V2 and V3, the LEDs are turned on and off according to the gaming state and the like through the light emitting surface 111a (the right light emitting surface 111a is not shown).

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

  On the other hand, in the vicinity of the short side portion 1101Cb of the second display surface 1101 having a predetermined thickness W2 from the incident surface 1100, the arrival positions of the light beams α and β are displaced downward by h1 and h1 ′, respectively, due to the refraction action. Further, in the vicinity of the long side portion 1101Ca of the second display surface 1101 having a predetermined thickness W1 larger than the thickness W2, the arrival positions of the light rays α and β are further displaced downward by h2 and h2 ′, respectively, due to the refraction action. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 12, unlike the case of FIG. 10, on the second display surface 1101C, the projected images V2 and V3 (projected images V3, which are shifted downward and deformed into parallelograms as they go to the left and right sides). Is not shown).

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

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

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

  Further, according to the game display device 1 to which the screen 110A shown in FIG. 10 is applied, the projection image V1 displayed on the display surface 1101 and the light emission mode of the light emitting surface 111a are linked to each other, or the display and light emission are performed in the same pattern. Furthermore, since the light emitting surface 111a can perform light emission display in a completely different manner from the display of the projected image, the design and diversity of the display form can be further enhanced. In the present embodiment, the distance from the projector main body 12 to the incident surface 1100 is constant for any of the screens 110A to 110C. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the distance may not be partially constant. It is good also as an incident surface which has an unevenness | corrugation. That is, if there is a common part at least on the incident surfaces of the plurality of screens, the optical path length from the projector body is constant in the common part, so that the projected image is changed only by changing the thickness of the part. And thus the visual effect can be easily enhanced.

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

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

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

  In the screen unit 11A shown in FIG. 13, an LED substrate 111 is provided on the back side of each light emitting surface 111a. Further, one LED substrate 111 on the left side when viewed from the back side is provided on the LED substrate 111. A relay board 113 that is directly connected and connected to the other LED board 111 via a connection line 114 is provided. The relay board 113 is connected to the control unit on the housing 10 side via the cable 111B by a so-called BtoB connection method. The connection line 114 bypasses the opening 11aa from the relay board 113 and is connected to the other LED board 111. The connection line 114 is laid via the guide member 115 so as not to hang down to the opening surface 1100. Note that the relay board 113 may be connected to the cable 111B via the connector 111A.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, an LED substrate 20 is provided on the side surface 10 b of the housing 10, and a movable decorative sheet 30 is disposed so as to face the LED substrate 20. A guide member 31 that supports the upper end of the movable decorative sheet 30 so that it can be guided in the front-rear direction and a drive mechanism 32 that moves the movable decorative sheet 30 in the front-rear direction are provided on the upper portion of the side surface 10b. The drive mechanism 32 is connected to a control unit provided in the housing 10 and its operation is controlled by this control unit. Although not particularly illustrated, the LED substrate 20, the movable decorative sheet 30, the guide member 31, and the drive mechanism 32 are also provided on the side surface 10 c of the housing 10. The side portions 11b and 11c of the screen unit 11A facing the side surfaces 10b and 10c are formed of a material having at least a light transmitting property in the region facing the LED substrate 20, preferably a transparent member. A fixed decorative sheet 40 is attached to the inner surface of the side portion 11b. Although not particularly illustrated, the fixed decorative sheet 40 is also attached to the inner surface of the side portion 11c. Here, the region facing the LED substrate 20 is a light-transmitting material, but at least the portion of the side portion 11b or the side portion 11c to which the LED light provided on the LED substrate 20 is irradiated is irradiated. If it exists, it will not specifically limit to the part which has a light transmittance. Further, for example, even if the light emitting surface 111a is light transmissive but the side portion 11b is not light transmissive, the light contrast is increased on the light emitting surface 111a by guiding the light from the LED to the front side. it can.

  The movable decorative sheet 30 is composed of a light-transmitting resin sheet having a planar rectangular shape. The movable decorative sheet 30 has a plurality of light guide holes 30 </ b> A corresponding to the plurality of LEDs 20 </ b> A (see FIG. 16) on the LED substrate 20 and having an opening area that at least exposes the LEDs 20 </ b> A. The diameter of the light guide hole 30A is, for example, about 1 mm. The position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 30A matches the position distribution of the plurality of LEDs 20A. As shown in FIG. 15, the movable decorative sheet 30 is moved in the front-rear direction along the guide member 31 by the operation of the drive mechanism 32. As a result, the light guide hole 30A does not directly guide the light of the LED 20A outward, or does not guide the light of the LED 20A directly outward due to a positional shift (FIGS. 16A and 16B). reference).

  As with the movable decorative sheet 30, the fixed decorative sheet 40 is composed of a planar rectangular light-transmitting resin sheet, and characters, patterns, etc. are printed on its surface. The fixed decorative sheet 40 is also formed with a plurality of light guide holes 40A having an opening area similar to that of the light guide holes 30A. The diameter of the light guide hole 40A is, for example, about 1 mm like the light guide hole 30A. The position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 40A matches the position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 30A. That is, the plurality of light guide holes 40A in the fixed decorative sheet 40 match the position distribution of the plurality of LEDs 20A, and the fixed decorative sheet 40 is attached to the position where the light guide holes 40A and the LEDs 20A face each other. Thereby, as the movable decorative sheet 30 moves in the front-rear direction, the light guide hole 40A directly guides the light of the LED 20A outwardly by overlapping the light guide hole 30A, or the position of the light guide hole 30A. Due to the shift, the light from the LED 20A is not directly guided outward (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). The position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 40A matches the position distribution of the plurality of light guide holes 30A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one light guide hole 40A and one light guide hole 30A. As long as the positions match. Matching the position in this case means a position where at least the light of the LED can pass outward through the light guide hole, and is not limited to a specific position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the game display device 1 according to the fourth embodiment, the fixed decorative sheet 40 is disposed so as to face the LED substrate 20 provided on the side surface 10 b of the housing 10. On the other hand, the movable decorative sheet 30 is disposed on the side portion 11b of the screen unit 11A so as to face the fixed decorative sheet 40. A guide member 31 that supports the upper end of the movable decorative sheet 30 so that it can be guided in the front-rear direction and a drive mechanism 32 that moves the movable decorative sheet 30 in the front-rear direction are provided on the upper side of the side portion 11b. The drive mechanism 32 is connected to a control unit provided in the housing 10 via a cable (not shown), and the operation is controlled by this control unit. Although not particularly shown, the LED board 20 and the fixed decorative sheet 40 are also provided on the side surface 10c of the housing 10, and the movable decorative sheet 30, the guide member 31, and the driving mechanism 32 are also provided on the side portion 11c of the screen unit 11A. It has been.

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

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

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

  Next, a modified example of the display device for gaming according to the present invention and an example in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same or similar components as those according to the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the gaming display device 1A shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the entire front surface of the screen unit 11A is configured by the screen 110A, and the entire front surface side of the screen 110A is a substantially flat display surface 1101. The game display device 1A has no light emitting surface or buttons. As shown in FIG. 19, an LED substrate 60 and a reflection plate 61 are provided on the outer side of the back surface 10 d of the housing 10 that is the back surface side of the reflector 13. A plurality of LEDs 60A are mounted on the LED substrate 60 so as to be annular with respect to the back surface 10d, and the LEDs 60A are arranged so that light can be irradiated toward the reflection plate 61. Such light of the LED 60A is reflected by the reflecting plate 61 to illuminate the periphery of the game display device 1A and the periphery of the screen 110A from the rear. According to such a game display device 1A, it is possible to project a projected image on the entire display surface 1101 of the screen 110A, and in addition to obtaining the same optical effects as those shown in FIG. 5A, The decoration effect can be enhanced by the light from behind by the LED 60A.

  In the gaming display device 1B shown in FIG. 20, the entire front surface of the screen unit 11B is configured by the screen 110B. The central portion of the front side of the screen 110B is configured as a substantially flat first display surface 1101, while the left and right end portions of the front side of the screen 110B have a thickness in front of the first display surface 1101 and are used for the first display. A second display surface 1101B is formed that partially protrudes outward from the left and right ends of the surface 1101. The second display surface 1101B has a step with the first display surface 1101 and is partitioned into rectangles. According to such a game display device 1B, the projection image can be projected separately on the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101B of the screen 110B, which is optically similar to that shown in FIG. The same effect can be obtained.

  In the gaming display device 1C shown in FIG. 21, the center portion of the front surface of the screen unit 11C is configured by the screen 110C, while the left and right ends of the screen unit 11C are configured by the light emitting surface 111a having a predetermined distance from the screen 110C. . The central portion on the front side of the screen 110C is configured as a substantially flat first display surface 1101, while the left and right end portions on the front side of the screen 110C have a thickness in front of the first display surface 1101 and are used for the first display. A second display surface 1101C is formed that partially protrudes outward from the left and right ends of the surface 1101. The second display surface 1101C has a step with the first display surface 1101 and is generally partitioned into a trapezoidal shape. A light emitting surface 111a is provided behind the second display surface 1101C that protrudes from the left and right ends of the first display surface 1101. According to such a game display device 1C, the projection image can be projected separately on the first display surface 1101 and the second display surface 1101C of the screen 110C, which is optically similar to that shown in FIG. The same effect can be obtained. In addition, since lighting and blinking of light can be visually recognized through the light emitting surface 111a, a display form different from any of the above-described display devices for games can be presented.

  FIG. 22 shows an example in which the decorative sheets 30 and 40 are applied to the pachinko gaming machine 2a, and FIG. 23 shows an example in which the decorative sheets 30 and 40 are applied to the pachislot gaming machine 2b. In the pachinko gaming machine 2a and the pachislot gaming machine 2b, the movable decorative sheet 30 and the fixed decorative sheet 40 can be arranged behind the light-transmitting decorative panels 50 and 51 provided on the front surface of the housing. According to such a pachinko gaming machine 2a or a pachislot gaming machine 2b, the optically similar operational effect to the gaming display device 1 shown in FIGS. 14 and 17 can be obtained.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In order to realize a configuration to which setting information corresponding to the replacement of the screen unit can be applied, (1) a process for determining whether the LED board (cable) is connected by the control unit is provided, or (2) the screen unit. When the control unit of the housing is started after replacing the screen unit, a specific command is transmitted from the control device to the control unit, and the control unit in which screen unit is connected is controlled. (3) A setting screen can be displayed by operating a button on the operation unit, and the administrator can input the type of the replaced screen unit as setting information on this setting screen. . Such setting information can be said to be information that determines what projection method (method) is used to project one piece of image data. The setting information may be changeable from a server device as a hall computer, and when changed in one game display device by the master-slave method, the setting information may be changed in the same manner in other game display devices. May be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Appendix A2)
Preferred embodiments of the present invention are:
Having at least another display surface different from the display surface (for example, the light emitting surface 111a),
The other display surface can be displayed by a method different from the display of the projected image.

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

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

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

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

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

(Appendix B1)
A game display device according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, a game display device 1) includes:
Projection means for projecting light for displaying information relating to the game as a projected image (for example, the projector body 12);
A projection target (for example, screens 110A to 110C) on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the projection unit;
With
The projected part is
An incident surface (for example, an incident surface 1100) on which light projected from the projection unit is incident;
A display surface (for example, (first) display surface 1101, second display surfaces 1101B, 1101C) on which a projection image is projected by transmitting light incident on the incident surface;
Have
The incident surface is composed of a uniform surface,
The display surface includes at least a first region (for example, the first display surface 1101) and a second region (for example, the second display surfaces 1101B and 1101C) partitioned with a thickness different from that of the first region. It is characterized by having.

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

(Appendix B2)
Preferred embodiments of the present invention are:
A light passage surface (for example, an opening surface 10A) through which the light projected from the projection means passes;
The projected part is arranged to be replaceable with respect to the light passage surface.

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

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

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

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

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

(Appendix C1)
A game display device according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, a game display device 1) includes:
Light emitting means for emitting light (for example, LED 20A);
A plurality of sheet members (for example, light guide holes 30A and 40A) for guiding light from the light emitting means from the back surface side to the front surface side and disposed so as to face each other (for example, A movable decorative sheet 30, a fixed decorative sheet 40),
The first position and the second position are configured such that at least one of the plurality of sheet members (for example, the movable decorative sheet 30) can be displaced relative to the other sheet member (for example, the fixed decorative sheet 40). Driving means (for example, driving mechanism 32) to be moved between,
With
When the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member partially or entirely overlap with the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member,
When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are in relation to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member. It is characterized by being in a misaligned state.

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

(Appendix C2)
Preferred embodiments of the present invention are:
Projection means for projecting light for displaying information relating to the game as a projected image (for example, the projector body 12);
A main body (for example, the housing 10) that houses the projection means;
A projection target (for example, screens 110A to 110C) on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the projection unit;
A cover part (for example, the screen units 11A to 11C) that covers the main body part while holding the projection part;
With
The one sheet member is provided in the main body,
The other sheet member is provided on the cover part,
The cover part may be replaceable with respect to the main body part.

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

(Appendix C3)
A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2a, a pachislot gaming machine 2b),
Light emitting means for emitting light (for example, LED 20A);
A plurality of sheet members (for example, light guide holes 30A and 40A) for guiding light from the light emitting means from the back surface side to the front surface side and disposed so as to face each other (for example, A movable decorative sheet 30, a fixed decorative sheet 40),
The first position and the second position are configured such that at least one of the plurality of sheet members (for example, the movable decorative sheet 30) can be displaced relative to the other sheet member (for example, the fixed decorative sheet 40). Driving means (for example, driving mechanism 32) to be moved between,
With
When the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member partially or entirely overlap with the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member,
When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are in relation to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member. It is characterized by being in a misaligned state.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game display device 2 Game machine 2a Pachinko game machine 2b Pachislot machine 3 Game medium rental device 3a Game ball rental device 3b Medal rental device 10 Housing 10A Opening surface 11 Screen units 110A to 110C Screen 1100 Incident surface 1101 (first ) Display surface 1101B, 1101C Second display surface 111a Light emitting surface 12 Projector body 13 Reflector 20 LED substrate 20A LED
30 Movable decorative sheet 30A Light guide hole 32 Drive mechanism 40 Fixed decorative sheet 40A Light guide hole

Claims (5)

A plurality of light emitting means for emitting light;
A plurality of light guides for guiding the light from the light emitting means from the back surface side to the front surface side, and a plurality of sheet members arranged to face each other;
As the movable said plurality of sheet members sac Chi hand sheet member, the plurality of first positions and said one sheet member to which the plurality of light guide portion of the one sheet member is coincident with said plurality of light emitting means Driving means for moving the light guide unit between a second position shifted from the plurality of light emitting means ,
With
When the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are partially or partially connected to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member among the plurality of sheet members. Overall overlap,
When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are in relation to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member. A display device for gaming, wherein the display device is in a misaligned state. Projection means for projecting light for displaying information about the game as a projected image;
A main body for accommodating the projection means;
A projected part on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the projection means;
A cover part that externally covers the main body part while holding the projection part;
With
The one sheet member is provided in the main body,
The other sheet member is provided on the cover part,
The game display device according to claim 1, wherein the cover portion is replaceable with respect to the main body portion. The said other sheet | seat member is fixed to a said 1st position so that these light guide parts of the said other sheet | seat member may correspond with these light emission means. Display device for games. A plurality of light emitting means for emitting light;
A plurality of light guides for guiding the light from the light emitting means from the back surface side to the front surface side, and a plurality of sheet members arranged to face each other;
One sheet member is movable among the plurality of sheet members, and the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member coincide with the plurality of light emitting means and the plurality of guides of the one sheet member. Driving means for moving the light section between a second position displaced from the plurality of light emitting means;
With
When the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are partially or partially connected to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member among the plurality of sheet members. Overall overlap,
When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are in relation to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member. A gaming machine characterized by being in a misaligned state. 5. The game according to claim 4, wherein the other sheet member is fixed at the first position so that the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member coincide with the plurality of light emitting units. Machine.

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